In this week's episode of the Deer Season 365 podcast, we're talking with Dr. Duane Diefenbach of Penn State University's Deer-Forest Study about the impact of various weather factors on deer movement. We dive into how rain, wind, cold fronts, and warm weather during the rut influence deer movement - or do they? Duane provides a wealth of information based on 10 years of tracking deer movement. Sponsored by: Mathews Archery Important Links: Penn State University's Deer Forest Study NDA's Gear fo...
Nov 29, 2023•56 min•Ep. 63
This week's Deer Season 365 episode is all about the whitetail rut. We're talking with NDA's Chief Conservation Officer and wildlife biologist, Kip Adams, about the science behind the rut along with his personal rut-hunting strategy. Kip debunks some common rut-related myths and shares a wealth of deer knowledge. This is an episode no avid deer hunter will want to miss! Sponsored by: Whitetail Properties Important Links: NDA's Gear for Deer Sweepstakes Follow Kip Adams on Instagram Follow Brian ...
Nov 15, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 62
In this episode of the Deer Season 365 podcast, we're talking with University of Florida graduate student Kelsey Demeny about her research on acorn production and how it impacts deer behavior. Kelsey discusses the oak species she researched, which produced the most acorns, how the timing of acorn drop varied, and how all of that impacted deer feeding behavior. Sponsored by: Vortex Optics Important Links: NDA's Gear for Deer Sweepstakes Follow Brian Grossman on Instagram Sign up for NDA’s free we...
Nov 01, 2023•48 min•Ep. 61
In this episode of the Deer Season 365 podcast, we talk with Miranda Huang, a research associate with Mississippi State University, all about whitetail scrapes. Miranda studied scrapes on a 10,000-acre property in Tennessee and documented when deer visited scrapes, how many deer used each scrape, how many scrapes individual bucks use, how often bucks used the scrapes, and much more. It's a fascinating look into how whitetails use scrapes. Sponsored by: Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's Important Links...
Oct 18, 2023•47 min•Ep. 60
On this week's episode of the Deer Season 365 podcast, we're talking with Dr. Joey Hinton of the Wolf Conservation Center about his research on black coyotes. Joey dives into the likely origin of black coyotes and how they differ from their gray counterparts. Our talk includes a fascinating look into the history of coyotes and wolves in the U.S., and the coyote's expansion east. Sponsored by: PH Outdoors Important Links: NDA's Gear for Deer Sweepstakes First Lite's Whitetail Week deals Follow Br...
Oct 04, 2023•59 min•Ep. 59
On this episode of the Deer Season 365 podcast, we talk with our good friends KC Smith and Tyler Jones of The Element podcast and YouTube channel. KC and Tyler tell the story of how The Element came about, their transition to MeatEater, as well as how they quickly break down out-of-state hunting properties to consistently fill deer tags. These guys are a blast to talk to, and we know you're going to enjoy this episode! Sponsored by: LandTrust Important Links: The Element podcast The Element YouT...
Sep 20, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 58
On this week's Deer Season 365 podcast episode, we’re talking about recovering deer after the shot with Dr. Tim Lewis. Tim is an avid traditional bowhunter and author of multiple books, including one called Tales of Trails: Finding Game After the Shot . Tim dives into the entire process, from the moment you release the shot until you either recover your deer or make the tough decision to end the search. Deer season is upon us, so this is a great episode to prepare you mentally for recovering the...
Sep 06, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 57
This week we are talking with Bone Collector's Travis "T-Bone" Turner all about archery and preparing for the upcoming archery deer season. Travis discusses his background and how he got into archery and deer hunting. We then do a deep dive into preparing for deer season, arrow weight, FOC, tuning, bow maintenance, and much more! This is a great episode that is sure to get you fired up for the upcoming deer season. Important Links: Bone Collector website Follow Travis on Instagram Sponsored by: ...
Aug 23, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 56
In this episode of the Deer Season 365 podcast, we're once again talking with wildlife biologist Zack Vucurevich about the importance of summer thermal cover, as well as how to recover from summer food plot failure. If you love talking deer habitat, this episode is for you! Important Links: Whetstone Habitat website Whetstone Habitat YouTube channel Follow Zack on Instagram Sponsored by: onX Hunt Register for the onX Masterclass: NDA Deer Steward Live NDA's new membership levels Follow Brian Gro...
Aug 09, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 55
On this episode of the Deer Season 365 podcast, we're talking with Ronnie "Cuz" Strickland of Mossy Oak. Cuz shares some great stories from the early days of Primos and Mossy Oak, how the hunting industry and hunting media has changed, and his passion for recruiting new hunters. This a great conversation with a legend of the hunting industry that you don't want to miss! Important Links: Cuz's Fist Full of Dirt Podcast Cuz 411 YouTube Channel Follow Cuz on Instagram Sponsored by: Redneck Blinds (...
Jul 26, 2023•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 54
On this week's Deer Season 365 podcast episode, we're talking with Beau Martonik of the East Meets West podcast and YouTube channel. Beau is a very successful deer hunter who spends most of his time in the wilds of Pennsylvania but also loves to venture into other states chasing various big game hunting species. Beau and I discuss his full-time career as a hunting content creator, the challenges of big woods deer hunting in mountainous terrain, and how he consistently finds success in those area...
Jul 12, 2023•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 53
Would you love to take your deer and habitat management knowledge to the next level? On this week's Deer Season 365 podcast episode, we're talking with NDA's Conservation Coordinator, Ben Westfall, about the various online and in-person educational courses offered by the National Deer Association. Ben covers each course in detail, highlighting what they entail, the instructors, the requirements, and ultimately, the knowledge you’ll walk away with. Important Links: Sponsored by: Redneck Blinds (u...
Jun 28, 2023•37 min•Ep. 52
In this week's Deer Season 365 podcast episode, we're talking with Dr. James Johnson of the University of Georgia about his extensive trail-camera research looking at baited vs non-baited trail camera setups, the important data you can collect from your cameras, and how to put that information to use to improve your odds of success this fall. If you love to run trail cams, this episode is for you! Important Links: Sponsored by: Moultrie Mobile Sign up for your chance to win an ALPS OutdoorZ trai...
Jun 14, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 51
In this episode of the Deer Season 365 podcast, we're talking with Andrew Maxwell of The Southern Outdoorsmen podcast all about map scouting. Andrew dives into the various tools he uses to scout a new hunting property, what features he's looking for, and how to make the most of the information available to you. We also dive into what Andrew has learned from interviewing hundreds of highly successful deer hunters. This is a great episode to kick off the deer season countdown! Important Links: Spo...
May 31, 2023•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 50
In part two of our Food Plot Masterclass, we are once again talking with Mark Turner of the University of Tennessee about food plots. Mark discusses species selection, annuals vs. perennials, understanding seed labels, summer vs fall plots, weed control, and much more. If you love planting food plots or have an interest in planting them, this is one you don't want to miss. If you haven't already, be sure to check out part one of this food plot masterclass series. Important Links: Sponsored by: S...
May 17, 2023•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 49
In this episode of the Deer Season 365 podcast, we're talking with Dr. Luke Macaulay, a wildlife management specialist with the University of Maryland, about his research on forage soybeans. And while the primary focus of Luke’s research is on determining which forage soybean varieties work best as a buffer to minimize deer damage to production soybeans, much of what he’s learned is applicable to us deer hunters and food plotters as well. Luke discusses his background, his soybean research, what...
May 03, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 48
In this episode of the Deer Season 365 podcast, we’re talking with Mike Muthersbaugh and Alex Jensen, who are both researchers and Ph.D. candidates at Clemson University, about the large-scale fawn and coyote research project they've been working on. We do a deep dive into what they’ve learned along the way, including what doe and fawn behavior leads to increased risk of predation, what habitat characteristics improve fawn survival, as well as a favorite summer coyote food source besides fawns t...
Apr 19, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 47
If you’re a food plotter, or just interested in learning more about food plots, then you're going to love this week’s episode. We’re talking with Mark Turner, who's seeking his doctoral degree researching food plots at the University of Tennessee, about all things food plot preparation — from site selection to soil tests, soil amendments, weed control, planting techniques, and much more. Mark gets so deep into the subject, that we’re calling this Part 1 because we’re going to have to get him bac...
Apr 05, 2023•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 46
In this episode, we're talking with Luke Resop of Mississippi State University about prescribed fire. More specifically, we're discussing the pros and cons of growing season burns, as well as considerations and expectations for burning in the spring and summer. Luke shares a wealth of knowledge based on research he's been involved with at MSU. This is a must-listen episode for any of you interested in improving your hunting land for white-tailed deer and other wildlife. Important Links: Sponsore...
Mar 22, 2023•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 45
In this week's Deer Season 365 podcast episode, we're talking with Kip Adams about NDA's recently released 2023 Deer Report . Kip hits the highlights of the state-by-state harvest data, including buck and doe harvest, the age structure of the harvest, deer harvest by weapon type, and much more. We also dive into a few of the many current issues facing deer hunting that are covered in the report. If you're a deer nerd like we are, you're going to love this one! Important Links: Sponsored by: Weat...
Mar 08, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 44
On this week's episode of the Deer Season 365 podcast, we're talking with professional wildlife photographer Tes Jolly of Alabama. Tes discusses how she developed her passion for hunting and wildlife photography, what being a professional wildlife photographer entails, as well as some equipment and technique tips for aspiring photographers. If you've ever considered trying your hand at wildlife photography, this episode is for you! Important Links: Sponsored by: Whitetail Properties NDA's Deer S...
Feb 22, 2023•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 43
This week we talk with a relatively new deer hunter, Augusto Zimmermann. Augusto is from Brazil and didn't grow up with a hunting background. After moving to Georgia after college, he stumbled on NDA's Field to Fork program and was able to quickly foster a passion for hunting and the outdoors. Augusto shares the process and challenges of learning to deer hunt as an adult, what he learned from Field to Fork, his success in the field over the last three seasons, and how he's now giving back by bec...
Feb 08, 2023•53 min•Ep. 42
For decades feral hogs have been expanding their range, creating ecological havoc wherever they show up. Efforts to reduce or eradicate them from the landscape have been largely unsuccessful. However, there is one state that seems to be having some success in the war against feral hogs — Missouri. In this episode, we're talking with Alan Leary, the Wildlife Management Coordinator for the Missouri Department of Conservation who heads the state's efforts to eradicate feral hogs. Alan discusses whe...
Jan 25, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 41
In this episode of the Deer Season 365 podcast, we're talking with wildlife biologist Jason Sumners about the science behind the odd whitetail rut timing in the Southeastern U.S. Jason studied the impact of deer relocations during 20th-century deer restocking efforts on rut timing while at Mississippi State University, and shares those findings in an easy-to-understand way with our listeners. Jason discusses why deer across most of the country breed in early to mid-November, how that differs in ...
Jan 11, 2023•43 min•Ep. 40
In this episode of the Deer Season 365 podcast, we talk with Parker McDonald of the Southern Ground Hunting podcast and YouTube channel. Parker dives into how the Deep South differs from other states he's hunted, how he uses water access to kill public land bucks, his experience hunting with Mark Kenyon, and much more! Important Links: Sponsored by: First Lite apparel Southern Ground Hunting YouTube channel Southern Ground Hunting podcast Follow Parker on Instagram Follow Brian Grossman on Insta...
Dec 21, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 39
On this week's Deer Season 365 Podcast episode, we're once again talking with Zack Vucurevich of Whetstone Habitat LLC about habitat projects you can start planning or working on as soon as deer season wraps up. We discuss forest stand improvement, prescribed fire, food plots, management plans, and more. If you love improving habitat and working the land, this episode is for you! Important Links: Sponsored by: Ranew's Outdoor Equipment Whetstone Habitat LLC website Follow Zack on Instagram Follo...
Dec 07, 2022•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 38
On this week's Deer Season 365 Podcast episode, we're talking with Clint Campbell of the Truth From the Stand podcast about his strategies for finding and killing post-rut bucks. We also dive into Clint's background, and his idea of venison diplomacy to introduce non-hunters to the hunting lifestyle. Important Links: Sponsored by: Mission Crossbows Clint's Truth From the Stand podcast Follow Clint Campbell on Instagram Follow Brian Grossman on Instagram Sign up for NDA’s free weekly e-newsletter...
Nov 23, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 37
On this week's Deer Season 365 Podcast episode, we're talking with NDA's Matt Ross about deer herd management. Matt explains the art and science behind harvesting the right number of bucks and does on a property to meet your goals and objectives for the property. We also discuss NDA's new public land initiative. Regardless of whether you own a big farm, a few acres, or just hunt public land, there's some great information in this one. Important Links: Sponsored by: Leupold Optics Matt's Deer Har...
Nov 09, 2022•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 36
In this week's Deer Season 365 Podcast episode, we're talking with Dr. Bronson Strickland of the Mississippi State University Deer Lab about the individuality of whitetail bucks. While we often report the averages when it comes to deer habits and behaviors, it's important to acknowledge the outliers in our hunting strategy. We dive into buck home ranges and core areas, excursions, bedding habits, food preferences and more! Important Links: Sponsored by: Banks Outdoors MSU Deer Lab Website Deer U...
Oct 26, 2022•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 35
With deer season open across most of the country, we thought it would be a great time to have NDA's Chief Conservation Officer, Kip Adams, bust some of the common deer hunting and deer management myths. We discuss shot placement, if weather or the moon influences deer movement, cull bucks, rut timing, and much more. If you're a deer hunter who loves to learn more about deer and their habits, this is one you won't want to miss! Important Links: Sponsored by: ALPS Outdoorz Follow Kip Adams on Inst...
Oct 12, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 34
