Bama Wall Hangers - Hunting Podcast

If you know much about Southern Ground Hunting, you know that we love to talk about creative access to public land hunting areas, specifically a kayak. This week, we're collaborating with Brad Hurlebaus of the Paddle N' Fin podcast to discuss all things kayak hunting. Everything from gear to logistics is talked about in this episode. We even get to talking about some of the differences in hunting the Southeast vs. the Northern US, where Brad lives. 

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Thanks for listening to this week's episode of the Southern Ground Hunting podcast. One thing we've not covered in depth is the use of trail cameras. As we get into the heat of summer, many of you are utilizing trail cams to gain inventory of the bucks in your area. Maybe you find yourself wanting to do that, but just have no clue how to even start. One person that truly sticks out when it comes to trail cameras and how to use them to their full advantage is our friend Reese Johnson. Reese has figured out a system that works for him year in and year out, successfully locating really nice bucks in his area with the help of over 100 cameras in the woods at any given time. In this episode we hit on location of trail cameras, both during the summer & fall. He'll teach you how he adjusts the camera placements once the "shift" happens between seasons, as well as the patterns he's consistently seeing take place. Whether you're an avid trail camera user or someone just wanting to get started, we believe that you'll be able to to find something in this episode that could revolutionize your success. 

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This week we're talking with our friend from Tennessee and big buck killer, Matt Powell. Matt is a return guest to the show and a favorite among listeners. Likely because he is one of the most consistent bow hunters we've heard. Year in and year out Matt proves that his success in the whitetail woods is more than just luck. Matt takes bowhunting very seriously and uses precision in every decision he makes when hunting big mature bucks. While most hunters are taking a break from their hunting hobby during the summer, Matt is pursuing his hunting passion and locating potential target bucks to chase during the season. Tennessee differs from much of the south in that there is a decent amount of agriculture, mostly soybean fields, that he can glass during this time of year. While that's a great benefit, Matt also talks about ways you can take advantage of the summer in more wooded areas that makes up so much of the south. 

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This week on the Southern Ground Hunting podcast, we're discussing 5 things that you can do that just might help you have the best deer season yet. Our friend Luke Parker joins the conversation as we break down some of these practices. Parker posed to the folks that follow the Southern Ground instagram. The question: What is something you're doing to make sure this is your best season yet? We got a ton of answers, and today we wanted to discuss and break down some of them. Things like:

• Running more cameras
• Not getting caught up in the "gear frenzy"
• Finding a buck's core area
• Summer scouting
• and much more

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It's not often that we bring on a guest from outside of the southeast. When we do, you better listen up because they're about to bring the heat. Our guest this week is a mature buck killer named Johnny Stewart. Johnny primarily hunts the big woods of Pennsylvania, targeting big bucks in the big woods. Over the years, he has built up quite the reputation for himself as a deer hunter, as he has seen exceptional success in areas that see a lot of hunting pressure. This week, we're talking to Johnny about his aggressive tactics when hunting these bucks that see as much or more pressure than most parts of the country, which is why we think you'll be able to apply some of his strategy to your own scenario. Perhaps one of the greatest and most unique approaches he has is how he in-season scouts, especially in a new area. Buckle up buttercup! The man's about to spit some fire at you!

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Last summer we had a guest named Bobby Worthington that truly made all of our jaws drop. It's rare to find a man with this much knowledge on the subject of mature bucks, and even more so to have the bone on his wall to prove it. To kick off our 2021 deer season episodes, we thought it would be good to recap Mr. Worthington's episodes and combine them all into 1 podcast. It's a long one, but if you haven't listened then you're in for a treat. If you were a listener when these episodes came out, it's not a bad idea to listen again! No doubt these episodes are some of the best we've had in SGH history. Mr. Worthington goes in depth on 3 things that he believes are the keys to success in hunting mature bucks: 

- Targeting a mature buck during the rut - hunt him when he's vulnerable, find his core areas and stick with him, a buck's home range, and much more

- Stand Placement - Funnels, transition zones, terrain features, finding the right buck sign

- Persistence - The amount of time spent in the woods is directly related to your success rate in killing a mature buck.

Bobby believes that if you'll do these 3 things, you will see more success. Listen close & take notes! This episode is slap full of knowledge!

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Parker & Zack Robertson sit down to talk about their hunting in Nebraska on public land where it seems like there are more hunters than turkeys. The guys traveled from Alabama to the midwest with the "gobbler on every corner" mindset, but that just hasn't been the case. With nearly 50 miles logged on the week, these birds have proven to be up to the challenge. Hunting pressure is such a big factor in any public land scenario, and it's really something you don't know how to gauge until you get there. That has been the case in Nebraska. However, the guys have been able to be successful on their trip and overcome the challenge of massive amounts of hunting pressure. 

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You must never stop sharpening your skills when it comes to hunting any critter in the woods. The sport of hunting has a way of humbling even the most seasoned hunters, so being a student of the game should never quit. This week we're talking with Joey Bell of Tennessee to discuss 9 lessons that we have learned from the 2021 turkey season. It's not a secret that the South offers some of the most difficult turkey hunting in the country, so we believe that the things we discuss in this episode will resonate with anyone listening, and if it doesn't... well, it will in the future. Topics include:

• The Importance of your setup
• Benefits of walking slowly through the woods
• Finding new areas
• Scouting
• Conservation (BHA, NWTF, TFT)
• and much more

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Welcome to the Southern Ground Hunting Podcast. This week we're diving into strategies on killing those public land gobblers that often seem to be impossible to close the deal on. What better guest than our friend Ricky Bullard from Florida. Ricky has a long track record of being able to capitalize on those tough old birds, and it's not on accident.

We discuss things like:

• When To Get Closer
• How to judge a gobblers "temperature"
• What calling techniques to use in certain situations
• How to capitalize on a bird that's been pressured by a lot of hunters

We hope you enjoy this episode. If you do, please be sure to leave us a review on iTunes! 

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This episode has been a long time coming. Slade Johnston is a turkey hunting nut, as well as the founder of Trips4Trade.com. Before you click off thinking this is a product push podcast, just wait! Slade tells us about his business and how it got started, as well as how it has made average joe's dreams come to reality. We all have resources. Yours may be different than a guy out west. Trips4Trade is a platform where you can cross paths and trade your hunting, fishing, vacation etc resources with someone else across the country or even a different country. Speaking of dreams coming true, Slade had a heck of a week traveling to 4 different states in under 46 hours to be a part of someone completing their US turkey slam in world record time. You heard that right. An Eastern in Alabama, Osceola in Florida, Rio in Kansas & a Merriam in South Dakota! This is such a fun conversation that you're sure to enjoy. Make sure you check out Trips4Trade.com and start planning the trip of your dreams!

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