Luke Resop is studying to get his PHD at Mississippi State University which is the home of the MSU Deer Lab. In this conversation, Luke and Zach discuss various topics related to deer hunting and deer management. Luke shares his personal background and how he got into studying deer. They also discuss the individuality of deer and how each buck has its own personality and movement patterns. They touch on the difference between facts found through research and hunting lore, as well as the impact m...
Dec 27, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 286
In this episode, Keith tells the story of his 2023 buck kill and the three-year journey of rehabilitating a small piece of Southern-Ohio private land to increase overall wildlife production. Topics Include: -Hunting Small Properties -Land Management and Habitat Restoration -Rut/Lockdown Action -Historical Data -Increasing Carrying Capacity and Usability on Small Properties NEW THP VIDEO PODCAST CHANNEL! - https://www.youtube.com/@thehuntingpublicpodcast/videos THP MERCH: https://bit.ly/30ZC1rm -...
Dec 20, 2023•47 min•Ep. 285
In this episode, Zach talks to Beau Martonik (@eastmeetswesthunt) and they discuss his 2023 season and how his different hunting styles have helped him round his overall skills this year. Topics Include: -Beau's 2023 West Virginia Spot-and-Stalk Buck -Beau's approach for his PA Archery season and how it changed as season progressed -Hunting Does in the rut to find bucks -Different terrain types within the "Big Woods" setting -Mental hurdles to overcome to stay on track toward your own specific g...
Dec 08, 2023•1 hr 46 min•Ep. 284
In this discussion from April of 2023, Zach talks to Andy May about how he pays attention to detail with woodsman-ship in order to maximize his effective hunts and overall opportunities at bucks with limited time in the season to hunt. TOPICS INCLUDE: -rut hunting stories -learning from mistakes -hunting heavily pressured areas NEW THP VIDEO PODCAST CHANNEL! - https://www.youtube.com/@thehuntingpublicpodcast/videos THP MERCH: https://bit.ly/30ZC1rm - Get 10% off THP Merch w/Code ZACH GoWild - ht...
Nov 30, 2023•2 hr 20 min•Ep. 283
Zach's dad, Doug, tells his craziest deer hunting story from the early 2000's. On opening day, he had a once in a lifetime hunt that includes a buck down with a bow, a massive 10 pointer and a 17 pointer inside of 10 yards, and a monster buck attacking the buck he shot when he got to it! There are a lot of lessons to take away from this crazy day of hunting and Doug and Zach share what they learned from it. TOPICS INCLUDE: -a huge buck attacking the buck Doug just shot -the best days to hunt ear...
Nov 24, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 282
Zach and Jake sit in the truck and watch a plains whitetail buck locked down with a doe as they discuss the nuances of hunting bucks in through what many consider the "Lockdown Phase" of the rut. TOPICS INCLUDE: -where to find locked down bucks -how to use other deer's clues to tell you a locked down buck is close -aggressive and non aggressive strategies to use during the lock down NEW THP VIDEO PODCAST CHANNEL! - https://www.youtube.com/@thehuntingpublicpodcast/videos THP MERCH: https://bit.ly...
Nov 16, 2023•59 min•Ep. 281
Zach talks to Ben and Keith Robinson, and Hayden Krimmer in part 2 of our favorite rut stories. If you enjoy and didn't catch the first part, make sure to give it a watch/listen! TOPICS INCLUDE: -hunting a buck that shows up in your hunting area during the rut -rut funnels -stage hunting deeper into an area during the rut NEW THP VIDEO PODCAST CHANNEL! - https://www.youtube.com/@thehuntingpublicpodcast/videos THP MERCH: https://bit.ly/30ZC1rm - Get 10% off THP Merch w/Code ZACH GoWild - Save 10%...
Nov 14, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 280
Zach calls up some members of the crew to talk about their favorite rut stories from chasing locked down bucks to decoy hunts. Hopefully this gets you fired up for the rut as we get into November! TOPICS INCLUDE: -unique rut strategies -what we like about different stages of the rut -stories of crazy rut action! NEW THP VIDEO PODCAST CHANNEL! - https://www.youtube.com/@thehuntingpublicpodcast/videos THP MERCH: https://bit.ly/30ZC1rm - Get 10% off THP Merch w/Code ZACH GoWild - Save 10% on orders...
Nov 03, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 279
Zach talks about hunting over scrapes with Jon Lewis and Jake Lynch from Just Hunt Club. They discuss how to identify community scrapes, how to setup on scrapes, what time of year to hunt scrapes, and much more! Check out Just Hunt Club's YouTube Channel! - https://www.youtube.com/@JustHuntClub... TOPICS INCLUDE: -annual community scrapes -setting up on scrapes -where to look for scrapes that big bucks use NEW THP VIDEO PODCAST CHANNEL! - https://www.youtube.com/@thehuntingpublicpodcast/videos D...
Oct 25, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 278
Zach, Colin, and Warb discuss the current status of many midwestern states being in drought conditions. They talk about how deer respond to environmental adversity, and how hunters can adjust accordingly to find deer in tough conditions. TOPICS INCLUDE: -how deer get water -adjustments made to our strategy during a drought -how quickly deer can shift patterns in dry weather NEW THP VIDEO PODCAST CHANNEL! - https://www.youtube.com/@thehuntingpublicpodcast/videos DAKOTA LITHIUM - https://bit.ly/3L...
Oct 21, 2023•58 min•Ep. 277
Zach and Ben talk about a variety of situations in which calling for whitetails has helped them get bucks in range throughout the season. Over the years, we have found that adding realism to our calling setups has helped a lot. In this episode, we discuss how we have added realism to our calls, adjustments we plan to make this season when calling to deer, and stories of how we have successfully called in bucks in the past. TOPICS INCLUDE: -how to paint a picture to convince deer to come check ou...
Oct 10, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 276
Zach talks to Wildlife Artist, Ryan Kirby, about how he navigated his way to his current career and how his profession helps him as a hunter and vice-versa. Topics Include: -how Ryan got his start as an artist -how being an artist helps Ryan as a hunter -reading animals body language Ryan's Website - https://ryankirby.com NEW THP VIDEO PODCAST CHANNEL! - https://www.youtube.com/@thehuntingpublicpodcast/videos DAKOTA LITHIUM - https://bit.ly/3LVsZ6B THP MERCH: https://bit.ly/30ZC1rm - Get 10% off...
Oct 03, 2023•1 hr 53 min•Ep. 275
Zach, Ben, and Logan talk about early season food sources and their plans for hunting them this season. TOPICS INCLUDE: -different types of oaks and when and where they drop acorns -how to identify other broadleaf food sources -setting up on big woods food sources early season NEW THP VIDEO PODCAST CHANNEL! - https://www.youtube.com/@thehuntingpublicpodcast/videos DAKOTA LITHIUM - https://bit.ly/3LVsZ6B THP MERCH: https://bit.ly/30ZC1rm - Get 10% off THP Merch w/Code ZACH GoWild - Save 10% on or...
Sep 26, 2023•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 274
Zach discusses tactics and different approaches to hunting large, monotonous forest tracts in order to find and pattern buck movement with Garrett Prahl, Shane Simpson, and Ryan Carpenter. TOPICS INCLUDE: -how Garrett's scouting plans for breaking down monotonous habitat -finding consistent hotspots in big woods -reading sign from seasons past Garret's YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@DIYSportsman/videos The TRAKR App - https://gettrakr.com/ Shane's Website - https://www.shanesimpsonhu...
Sep 23, 2023•1 hr 46 min•Ep. 273
We're reflecting on our favorite moments from last season and what tactics we're most excited to use for the 2023 Deer Tour! Topics Include: -our best memories from the ’22 season -new gear we are excited about -new tactics we plan to use this season NEW THP VIDEO PODCAST CHANNEL! - https://www.youtube.com/@thehuntingpublicpodcast/videos DAKOTA LITHIUM - https://bit.ly/3LVsZ6B THP MERCH: https://bit.ly/30ZC1rm - Get 10% off THP Merch w/Code ZACH GoWild - Save 10% on orders w/code THP - https://b...
Sep 12, 2023•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 272
Zach and Aaron talk with John Stallone from the Howl For Wildlife Org about how to get involved in your state, current issues, and how we should work together to stand up for hunters and conservation rather than only playing defense when issues come up in our own state. Topics Include: -setting an example by "making it cool" to do your part by standing up for hunters -how laws against hunters effect us all even if they aren't in the state we live -how to attend game commission meetings Howl For ...
Sep 08, 2023•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 271
Zach talks with Shane Simpson, Garrett Prahl, and Ryan Carpenter about a new app that they created to help make the process of finding a tracking dog easier and more efficient for the hunter and the tracker. The result will be more deer found quickly! TOPICS INCLUDE: -the new TRAKR app -different shot angles and recovery rates -broad-head and arrow setups that trackers see the best recovery with The TRAKR App - https://gettrakr.com/ Shane's Website - https://www.shanesimpsonhunting.com/ Garret's...
Sep 06, 2023•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 270
Zach and Ben discuss some the things that they have learned over the years in regards to calling elk. When they first started elk hunting they only had one strategy, get a response and try to call bulls in with bugles. Over the last several seasons their strategies have changed and they call differently or don't call at all, depending on the situation. They also talk about hunting steep terrain, backpack hunting vs base camp hunting, and stalking elk. TOPICS INCLUDE: -matching the mood of the he...
Aug 24, 2023•56 min•Ep. 269
After checking out Josh's lease, Zach and Ben recorded another conversation with Josh and asked more questions about his hunting style in the mountains for West Virginia. They talk about about many different situations that may help you when hunting deer this fall! THE UNTAMED: https://www.youtube.com/@TheUntamedHunt/featured TOPICS INCLUDE: -calling in the timber -using thermals to make aggressive setups -fresh sign that may lead to rut hotspots TRAIL CAMERAS - Get 15% off Exodus Trail Cameras ...
Aug 16, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 268
Zach, Jake, Hayden, and Cole discuss frontal shots with a bow. There are a lot of factors that go into the decision to make any shot with a bow but with frontal shots there are some unique challenges and risks involved. In this episode, we cover as many of those factors as possible and tell stories with our experiences when taking frontal shots. TOPICS INCLUDE: -the difference between a frontal shot on the ground or in a stand -what arrow setup to use and how to practice for frontal shots -readi...
Aug 10, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 267
In this episode, Zach, Ben, and Keith talk with Josh Ilderton about learning from mistakes when hunting. They talk about different situations where they made big mistakes and while the results of those hunts can be frustrating at first they learn a lot for future hunts. They also discuss how making a mistake doesn't mean the hunt is over and how to adapt when something goes wrong. TOPICS INCLUDE: -hunt breakdowns -ground hunting in West Virginia -why mistakes don't necessarily mean your hunt is ...
Aug 01, 2023•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 266
In this episode, Ben, Keith, and Zach talk about how they plan a route when going into a new area. They discuss some of the differences between stage hunting an area, scouting in the offseason, and scouting in season when trying to find hot sign to hunt that day. In addition, they talk about how conditions, hunting pressure, and habitat are factors that are considered when planning a route. Through various examples and stories, this podcast covers many of the things that can be considered when m...
Jul 25, 2023•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 265
After turkey season ended this year, we spent a day hanging out talking hunting and in this episode Ted, Nick, Zach, Jake, Dylan Hazen, and Bruce Hall talk about hunting in the South. Using Nick's experience from Texas, and Bruce's from Georgia to drive the conversation. TOPICS INCLUDE: -when to enter a hunting area -hunting ag land vs timber land -moving through the woods with patience NEW THP VIDEO PODCAST CHANNEL! - https://www.youtube.com/@thehuntingpublicpodcast/videos DAKOTA LITHIUM - http...
Jul 18, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 264
Zach, Hayden, and Joe talk about specific stories that relate to how different factors, human-related and natural, will change bucks behaviors and how they go about recognizing these trends while scouting public areas. TOPICS INCLUDE: -what makes a buck move to certain areas during hunting season -different in-season scouting techniques -using sign to relocate bucks in season NEW THP VIDEO PODCAST CHANNEL! - https://www.youtube.com/@thehuntingpublicpodcast/videos DAKOTA LITHIUM - https://bit.ly/...
Jul 13, 2023•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 263
We talk with Ranch Fairy about how to make adjustments to achieve perfect arrow flight when you make the switch from field points to broadheads. Over the years we have all experienced some frustration when tuning broadheads before season. In this podcast, we share some of the things we have learned that have helped us get perfect arrow flight. TOPICS INCLUDE: -the importance of practicing with broad heads -setting up a bow to have perfect arrow flight -tuning your arrows EXODUS SALE - https://bi...
Jul 04, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 262
Zach and Hayden talk about the behind-the-scenes work that goes into the THP business, and Hayden's background and how it led to his current position. They also tell a story from on of the craziest nights in THP history that has never been told! TOPICS INCLUDE: -what Haydens role is at THP -how we chose sponsors -the story that ended our arm wrestling careers EXODUS SALE - https://bit.ly/42QIUIQ NEW THP VIDEO PODCAST CHANNEL! - https://www.youtube.com/@thehuntingpublicpodcast/videos DAKOTA LITHI...
Jun 27, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 261
In this episode, Jake and I talk about our experiences hunting flat land, farm country. Both of us grew up in areas where the landscape mostly consists of big agriculture fields and very little timber. Over the years while hunting these areas we realized that there were a lot of unique aspects of hunting farm country that we don’t always deal with when hunting other areas. We discuss the mistakes we made when we first started hunting these areas and the adjustments that we made based off of what...
Jun 20, 2023•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 260
Zach and his dad, Doug talk about Doug's experience with moving to a new state and having to break down new areas and terrain in his new "home state". The big takeaways are centered around how hunting is all about "The Little Things" and how "hunting is still hunting, no matter where you are". Tune in for some great memories and funny stories about lessons learned and fine details that Doug has learned through his life of hunting throughout the country. TOPICS INCLUDE: -understanding the scale o...
Jun 13, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 259
In this episode, Zach, Jake, Ted, Nick, and THP's friends, Bruce and Dylan talk about their last turkey hunt of the season, some of the lessons learned, and how what they value as hunters has changed over the years. TOPICS INCLUDE: -what is important to us now vs. when we were younger -learning from mistakes -the struggle of waking up early EXODUS SALE - https://bit.ly/42QIUIQ NEW THP VIDEO PODCAST CHANNEL! - https://www.youtube.com/@thehuntingpublicpodcast/videos DAKOTA LITHIUM - https://bit.ly...
Jun 07, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 258
Zach has a conversation with Josh Soholt about the basics of getting started in archery, the benefits of being able to work on your own bow, and finding your own hunting style. TOPICS INCLUDE: -learning to work on your own bow -finding your own hunting style -hunting stories and THP equipment failure stories (that have never been told) SAVE 10% on BOW TUNE SCHOOL w/CODE: THP10 - https://bit.ly/43hL18w EXODUS SALE - https://bit.ly/42QIUIQ NEW THP VIDEO PODCAST CHANNEL! - https://www.youtube.com/@...
May 30, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 257
