In this episode, Talon Neal sits down with Curtis Merriman to break down how he locates mature bucks by zeroing in on their core areas. Curtis explains his step-by-step approach to using trail cameras, reading fresh sign, and recognizing when the timing is right to make a move.

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In this episode, Talon sits down with Ryan Glitsky to break down how getting in the thick of it can be the difference between seeing bucks and killing them during the rut. They dive into how mature bucks use dense cover to travel, stage, and bed — and how Ryan uses an aggressive approach to put himself right in their comfort zone.

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In this episode, Talon Neal sits down with Dylan Hazen to talk about the deep roots of his hunting tradition — from deer drives with his dad and grandpa to the camp atmosphere that shaped his love for the outdoors. Dylan shares how those early experiences built the foundation for how he hunts today, especially when it comes to finding rut funnels and reading how bucks travel through pressured country.

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In this episode of Art of the Hunt, Talon Neal sits down with Zach Adams to break down two of the most powerful pieces of deer sign you can find — pinch points and community scrapes. We dive deep into how these features connect movement across a landscape, how mature bucks use them through different phases of the season, and what separates high-odds setups from wasted sits.

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The broadhead debate isn’t going away anytime soon—but now, for the first time, we’ve got hard numbers to go with the opinions. In this episode of Art of the Hunt, I sit down with Shane Simpson, We go over the Trakr App to talk about what the data actually says about fixed vs. mechanical broadheads—and where the conversation is headed next

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In this episode of Art of the Hunt, I sit down with Justin Martindale of Southern Tines Taxidermy to tackle one of the most overlooked parts of deer hunting: properly caring for your cape in the field. From common mistakes that ruin a mount to the step-by-step care every hunter should know, Justin shares exactly what it takes to make sure your trophy makes it from the woods to the wall in the best condition possible

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In this episode of Art of the Hunt, Talon Neal is joined by Brian “Boxcar” Marquis to break down the challenges and opportunities of hunting whitetails in the early season. When bucks are shifting from summer to fall patterns, knowing how to interpret bedding and feeding areas—and how to connect historic sign with fresh activity—can make or break your hunt.

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In this episode of Art of the Hunt, Talon Neal sits down with seasoned hunter Clint Foster to break down the role of scrapes in the early season. While most hunters think of scrapes as October and November hotspots, Clint shares why paying attention to them in September can give you a serious edge on mature bucks.

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In this episode of Art of the Hunt, Talon sits down with Stewart Keen to dive deep into one of the trickiest parts of bowhunting mature bucks: being in the right area but the wrong tree. Stewart explains how often hunters are within a hundred yards of success, but subtle shifts in wind, terrain, or deer patterns can make the difference between an empty sit and a filled tag.

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In Episode 89 of Art of the Hunt, Talon Neal is joined by Justin Wright to break down what it really takes to kill deer when time is short. Instead of waiting on the perfect conditions, Justin explains how being decisive and aggressive on the ground can open up opportunities most hunters overlook.

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