June 24, 2025

#359 - The Bobby Worthington Masterclass In Woodsmanship That EVERYONE Needs To Hear! Finding The Right Funnels To Hunt, Making A Mock Scrape That Actually Works, and The Art Of Killing Mature Bucks

1 hour 18 minutes

Welcome to the WHTL Podcast, presented by Moultrie. Your source for Whitetail Deer Hunting Tactics, Stories & Expert Guests. On this week's episode, we are back on the road bringing you one of the podcasts we recorded on our latest trip to Tennessee with Bobby Worthington. We discuss:

Bobby Worthington emphasizes that deer hunting lacks exact rules, making it a unique challenge for hunters
Many hunters misinterpret success, thinking luck equates to skill, leading to confusion in their strategies
Time spent in the woods, especially during the rut, significantly increases chances of success in hunting mature bucks
Woodsmanship is about understanding what matters in hunting, not getting lost in irrelevant details or trends
Identifying significant funnels is crucial; not all funnels are equal, and some carry more deer than others
E-scouting can help, but real-world scouting is essential to find effective funnels and deer trails
Mature bucks often stay close to their core areas, especially if they’re not in bachelor groups with other dominant bucks
Mock scrapes should be set up correctly; height matters, as mature bucks prefer higher branches for scraping
Mistakes in mock scrape setups can lead to missed opportunities; understanding buck behavior is key
The importance of evaluating deer trails: heavier trails indicate more deer movement and potential hunting success
Bobby shares that hunting is about playing the odds; experience and observation are the best teachers
The conversation highlights the joy of learning and adapting in the woods, making every hunting trip a valuable experience

And so much more!

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June 24, 2025

#359 - The Bobby Worthington Masterclass In Woodsmanship That EVERYONE Needs To Hear! Finding The Right Funnels To Hunt, Making A Mock Scrape That Actually Works, and The Art Of Killing Mature Bucks

1 hour 18 minutes

Bobby Worthington emphasizes that deer hunting lacks exact rules, making it a unique challenge for hunters
Many hunters misinterpret success, thinking luck equates to skill, leading to confusion in their strategies
Time spent in the woods, especially during the rut, significantly increases chances of success in hunting mature bucks
Woodsmanship is about understanding what matters in hunting, not getting lost in irrelevant details or trends
Identifying significant funnels is crucial; not all funnels are equal, and some carry more deer than others
E-scouting can help, but real-world scouting is essential to find effective funnels and deer trails
Mature bucks often stay close to their core areas, especially if they’re not in bachelor groups with other dominant bucks
Mock scrapes should be set up correctly; height matters, as mature bucks prefer higher branches for scraping
Mistakes in mock scrape setups can lead to missed opportunities; understanding buck behavior is key
The importance of evaluating deer trails: heavier trails indicate more deer movement and potential hunting success
Bobby shares that hunting is about playing the odds; experience and observation are the best teachers
The conversation highlights the joy of learning and adapting in the woods, making every hunting trip a valuable experience