In this is special episode of the Deer IQ podcast I’m going to continue a story-based series called “So there I was - hunting stories of epic adventure.” This is where I will tell a story of a specific buck, and also break down how and why it worked out - a masterclass case study of sorts with gobbs of good takeaways you can apply. I’ll also apply some of the principles we’ve been going over in the 6 steps or core competencies of highly effective hunters, and how those worked in this real world hunting situation. This hunt is about my 2020 Ohio 16 point, how it came together, and an ending that I’ve never ever experienced before in 33 years of hunting. And yes we have our free journal you can download below, that will really help you get the most out of this podcast. Here are the top things to look for during this episode.

• What was the pivotal intel I needed to know exactly when and where to hunt this buck?
• What was the big disappointment in this story, and how did that affect how I hunted him - which was a crucial move I believe.
• How did I find this buck after the shot, and what gave him a big ole gouged out bloody eye socket?

And I have 9 takeaways for us all about mature bucks and this valuable hunt - and a hunt should be a masterclass which is what this buck gave me and I’m sharing in this episode!

Year Theme: To consistently take the top deer where you hunt
Series: Epic Hunting Adventures
Episode # 74
Guest: Host Adam Lewis
IQ ranking - 5 (intermediate)

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