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Ep. 946: Foundations - How to Beat a Buck's Nose in Real Time Sep 09, 2025

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This week, Tony discusses how often the wind messes with our hunt plans, and what we can do about it to ensure we don't miss a single sit this season.

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Ep. 945: Goals, Hopes, and Hit Lists for 2025 with Dan Johnson Sep 04, 2025

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This week on the show I'm joined by Dan Johnson to review our 2025 hunting plans, goals, hopes, and hit lists.

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Ep. 944: Back 40 - When Food Plots Fail: What You Can Do Right Now Sep 03, 2025

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You put in the work, planted the seed, and waited on rain - but your food plots just aren’t producing. Now what? In this episode, Jake Hofer brings the question to Steve Hanson, Don Higgins, Skip Sligh, Mark Kenyon, Jeff Sturgis, Thomas Mlsna, Bobby Kendall, and Bill Winke. When your plots fall short, is the season ruined or is there still time to pivot and salvage your strategy? The panel of experts share what they do when plots struggle or completely fail, from quick fixes and alternative food sources to shifting the way they hunt the property altogether. If your plots look rough heading into fall, this episode gives you a clear path forward.

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Ep. 943: Foundations - The Hard-Antlered Buck Shuffle and What That Means to Bowhunters Sep 02, 2025

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This week, Tony talks about the early-September transition that happens in the deer woods and what that means to your early season plans if you want to fill a bow tag on a summer pattern.

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Ep. 942: What Would Kip Adams Do? Aug 28, 2025

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This week on the show I’m running Kip Adams, of the National Deer Association, through our What Would You Do gauntlet, giving us insight into exactly how he'd handle some of the most challenging deer hunting scenarios I could throw at him.

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Ep. 941: Back 40 - New Farm, No Intel? What to Do Right Now Aug 27, 2025

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Just got access to a new hunting property but have no idea where to start? In this episode, Jake Hofer asks Steve Hanson, Don Higgins, Skip Sligh, Thomas Mlsna, Mark Kenyon, Jeff Sturgis, Bobby Kendall, and Bill Winke what their first moves would be on a brand-new farm. When time is short and the season’s closing in, how do you scout efficiently, hang smart setups, and make the most of fresh ground? Whether it’s a lease, permission piece, or new purchase, the crew shares how they quickly evaluate a property, what signs to key in on, and how to avoid burning it out too early. If you're starting from scratch, this episode will help you hit the ground running.

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Ep. 940: Foundations - When the Deer Speak, Shut Up and Listen Aug 26, 2025

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On this episode, Tony shares a few stories about unique encounters and how they always solidify his belief that if you want to be a better deer hunter, you have to learn how to let the deer teach you about themselves.

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Ep. 939: What Would Troy Pottenger Do? Aug 21, 2025

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This week on the show I’m running Troy Pottenger, of Whitetail Addictions, through our What Would You Do gauntlet, giving us insight into exactly how he'd handle some of the most challenging deer hunting scenarios I could throw at him.

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Ep. 938: Back 40 - Can’t Find a Buck to Hunt? Don’t Panic. Do This! Aug 20, 2025

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You’ve checked your cameras, glassed your fields, and walked the farm and still no sign of a buck worth hunting. Now what? In this episode, Jake Hofer brings the question to Steve Hanson, Don Higgins, Skip Sligh, Mark Kenyon, Thomas Mlsna, Jeff Sturgis, Bobby Kendall, and Bill Winke. When there’s no target on your radar, how do you adjust, stay patient, and still put yourself in a position to have your best season yet? The group shares their go-to moves when the intel goes cold, including how to stay mentally locked in, where to shift your scouting focus, and when to trust that a buck will show up. If you’re heading into the season with an empty hit list, this episode is for you.

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Ep. 937: Foundations - Why Solo Whitetail Hunts Will Always Help You Kill More Big Bucks Aug 19, 2025

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This week Tony breaks down the reality of how being too social of a deer hunter can hinder your chances of success and suck the joy right out of your time afield.

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