In this episode of the Deer IQ Podcast we are in a new series - the Art of Hunting. We will delve into some very interesting topics,  from tracking down bucks, to the debate and high iq strategy of trail camera use, to the fine points of broad head selection, and to what it’s like going tech-naked for a whole season.  In this episode I’m back with famous writer Richard P. Smith talking about tracking bucks, and in particular wounded bucks - which we’ve all dealt with at some point and probably will in the future. Here are the top things to look for during this episode on tracking wounded bucks:

• Why don’t many hunters track deer anymore as a hunting technique as historically was the norm - why has this art been lost?
• What should you do after killing a deer, that is a huge learning opportunity that most miss out on completely. 
• What are key indicators of good vs. bad hits - and an important one that most hunters totally overlook?
• What are the keys to tracking gutshot deer and determining the proper wait time, so you don’t make critical errors and ruin your chances of recovery?
• When should you call in a tracking dog, and what is the dark side of doing this - that may make you really think before calling one in?
• And how can other animals (not dogs) help you find a wounded deer when all else fails?

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• Previous episode with Richard - https://youtu.be/nD4-me4Y_4A • Get Richard's Books: https://richardpsmith.com/ 
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Year Theme: To consistently take the top deer where you huntSeries: The Art of HuntingEpisode # 90Guest: Host Adam Lewis, Richard P. SmithIQ ranking - 5 (Intermediate)
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In this episode of the Deer IQ Podcast I’m with Rich Chrzan of Killer Food Plots for part 2 of our talk, getting further into some details of how to properly setup food plots for optimum success, and some bigger picture ideas with how they should fit in your whole hunting strategy on your land. Here are the top things to look for during this episode:

• What are Rich’s thoughts on planting 1 food plot for the entire year that is a broad mix vs. planting both spring and fall plots that are very different?
• How do you know the best timing for putting in plots based on your area so you don’t miss the optimal growing window?
• What big picture strategies should you think about when putting in plots - related to your entire land and hunting strategy?.
• What are our thoughts about morning vs. evening hunts in relation food plots?
• What is the difference between destination and kill plots according to Rich, and where should these be put on your property so they work for, not against you?
• What is a potential solution to EHD - one that I had never heard of and that could be a literal life-saver for your deer herd? 

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• Killer Food Plots: https://killerfoodplots.com/ 

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Year Theme: To consistently take the top deer where you huntSeries: Land & Food StrategiesEpisode # 89Guest: Host Adam Lewis, Rich ChrzanIQ ranking - 5 (Intermediate)
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In this episode of the Deer IQ podcast we are wrapping up our series on land and food strategies - how to best setup your land for whitetail success. I’m with Rich Chrzan of Killer Food Plots, talking about Food - how to properly prepare and setup food plots for maximum draw. If you have haphazard success putting in plots and getting them to produce well year after, or are just starting and want to make sure you do it correctly, this podcast is for you Here are the top things to look for during this episode:

• What are key considerations to check and make sure you have spot on for highly attractive food plots?
• What’s the “blueprint” according to Rich, or the core foundation for having a great food plot?
• What are critical time considerations for balancing soil pH, nutrients, and also planting that you have to think about to get optimal results?
• Why is organic matter important for fixing, and building up poor soils like sand or that just don’t produce?
• What is many times overlooked regarding where you plant regarding sunlight for certain seed types?
• And what does Rich say to be very careful about with using herbicides to treat weeds.

And much more!
 
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• Land Management STARTER KIT HERE: https://deeriq.com/land-management-starter-kit/ 
• Killer Food Plots: https://killerfoodplots.com/ 

• Get a Land Plan HERE: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfEBSw2DrrvyYBr_qzl3OxagG2PJLgL7DotkYxCYltPWr8sUg/viewform 
Year Theme: To consistently take the top deer where you huntSeries: Land & Food StrategiesEpisode # 88Guest: Host Adam Lewis, Rich ChrzanIQ ranking - 1 (Beginner)
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In this episode of the Deer IQ podcast we are continuing our series on land and food strategies - how to best setup your land for whitetail success. In this episode I’m back with Neil Hauger, he’s a land man who specializes in improving hunting land and also selling hunting properties. In this episode we look at the most beneficial improvements you can make to a property to quickly increase its value - its hunting value, and its value to a potential buyer.  Here are the top things to look for during this episode:

• What are the first things to do on a property - the low hanging fruit, to make it increase value quickly?
• Why should you document and inventory all land improvements, and how and what should you document?
• What does Neil say about building Booner Buck properties vs. ones that produce 130 inch bucks?
• Whats a regenerative food plot, and why does he think this is the way to go?
• What is so important about the “story” of your property, and why should you really think about that?
• What’s a steel buffalo, and how can this easily improve habitat?
• What is Neil’s top tips for preparing to sell vs. just hunt a property?

And a lot more!

Year Theme: To consistently take the top deer where you hunt
Series: Deer Science Deep Dive
Episode # 86
Guest: Host Adam Lewis, Neil Hauger
IQ ranking - 5 (Intermediate)

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Neil's Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-american-land-man/id1628613197 

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In this episode of the Deer IQ podcast I’m with Neil Hauger who is a land man, he specializes in finding hunting properties, and making them not only good for hunting, but also very profitable. This episode will resonate with anyone that has thought about buying their own hunting land, but maybe isn’t sure if they can afford that, and also for people curious about how to make their land potentially worth much more to sell. Here are the top things to look for during this episode:

• How does Neil say anyone can get into owning land without much money?
• Why should you consider looking at hunting land as more of an investment than a hunting property?
• What are 5 key things to look for when searching for the perfect hunting investment property?
• What is his rule of 3 when it comes to establishing land diversity?
• What is a 1031 exchange and how can it be used to get better and better properties without getting hammered by capital gains tax?

And more!

Year Theme: To consistently take the top deer where you hunt
Series: Deer Science Deep Dive
Episode # 86
Guest: Host Adam Lewis, Neil Hauger
IQ ranking - 5 (Intermediate)

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In this episode of the Deer IQ podcast we are in our series on land and food strategies - how to best setup your land for whitetail success. In this episode I’m with Kevin Vistisen of the deer hunter podcast for part 2 of our talk - part one is on his podcast (# 359 at the deer hunter podcast https://deerhunterpodcast.libsyn.com/359-the-next-generation-of-whitetail-management ) and we’re looking at the macro view of land - potential solutions to deer management issues affecting many states, specifically using the example of Michigan. This is an important talk about land and our use of it that applies to virtually any state on the management level.  And there’s a glitchy part of Kevin’s audio because he lives in the boonies, so beware of that about 12 minutes in - I think you’ll figure it out, you guys are a smart audience.  Here are the top things to look for during this episode:

• What does Kevin say the general fix is for hunters taking back control of our natural resources - which have been overtaken by bureaucracy and anti-hunters?
• What does Kevin say about the nature of social media in the hunting space and what we need to be very careful about when using it?
• What is Kevin’s experience on APR’s and what are his thoughts on their ability to change a deer herd?
• What do I think is the true root issue in states like Michigan, and the true fix that we need to make deer hunting great again?
• What are some potential private access solutions for areas that are off-limits for most hunters due to leases and lack of hunting permission.

And much more!

Year Theme: To consistently take the top deer where you hunt
Series: Deer Science Deep Dive
Episode # 85
Guest: Host Adam Lewis, Kevin Vistisen
IQ ranking - 5 (Intermediate)

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• PART 1 of podcast - Deer Management for the Next Generation pt. 1:  https://deerhunterpodcast.libsyn.com/359-the-next-generation-of-whitetail-management
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In this episode of the Deer IQ Podcast I'm with guest Tony Lapratt in our series on land and food strategies - how to best setup your land for whitetail success. We discuss Tony's secrets for setting up the ultimate whitetail hunting property in detail. And if you download our free journal to get down all this High IQ info Tony and I discuss, that’s really going to help you get the most out of this jam-packed episode. Here are the top things to look for:
• According to Tony, what are the biggest barriers he sees that hold back private land hunters from success, even when they have control of the land?• What are the biggest things private land hunters can do to improve their land and have consistent success on good whitetail?• What does Tony’s very unique ideal private land setup look like, and why does he set up his own land this way?• What does a newbie need to do to initially set up their land for ultimate whitetail success. • What has Tony changed his mind about over the years, and what was his big AHA moment in whitetail land management? 
And much more!
Year Theme: To consistently take the top deer where you huntSeries: Deer Science Deep DiveEpisode # 84Guest: Host Adam Lewis, Tony LaPrattIQ ranking - 5 (Intermediate)
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In this episode of the Deer IQ podcast we are in our series on land and food strategies - how to best setup your land for success. In this episode I’m back with Michael Veine, we did a previous episode on public land, and we are discussing how he hunts and finds success on a very challenging hunting property and area. When things are stacked against you, what can you do to still get it done? And because of where Michael is at the video and audio was a challenge to edit, so sorry about some of that but I do think it’s a good episode. Ok so here are the top things to look for during this episode.

• What is Michael’s extensive hunting background, and what makes his area so challenging to hunt?
• What does he say about how to determine whether a buck is a “shooter” in these type of areas?
• What is Michael’s food plot strategy and why does he refuse to hunt certain plots?
• What is his strategic approach to hunt his property so he always has fresh spots to hunt?
• How much of his property is sanctuary and how does he accomplish this?
• How is bird hunting a vital part of his deer hunting strategy?

And More!

Year Theme: To consistently take the top deer where you hunt
Series: Land & Food Strategies
Episode # 83
Guest: Host Adam Lewis, Michael Veine
IQ ranking - 1 (Beginner)

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In this episode we’re looking at 4 key questions any land owner should ask before they start planting, cutting, or making major moves on their land. This is great for beginners, but if you already have a managed property these are also good things to think about to recalibrate before moving forward with your current plan. I’m joined again by my friend Mark for this discussion who is currently trying to figure a land plan for his family property, which we discuss. Ok so here are the top things to look for during this episode.

• What are the 4 questions to be asked in order, and why is answering them honestly so important?
• How can you figure the ceiling, or buck potential for your particular hunting land?
• How is a vision different than goals, and why is this a key distinction I make?
• Why are these 4 things critical to determine before you start cutting, planting, or setting a plan in place?

And much more!

Year Theme: To consistently take the top deer where you hunt
Series: Deer Science Deep Dive
Episode # 82
Guest: Host Adam Lewis, Mark Kawiecki
IQ ranking - 1 (Beginner)

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In this special episode of the Deer IQ podcast we are we are wrapping up our deer science deep dive with this bonus session on Scent Control - how it Actually Works. We’ll look at the science & the bias, the facts & fiction, and come to a science-based reasonable conclusion as to if it’s actually possible to beat a Deer’s nose. So here’s the top things to look for during this episode:

• What is the known science of the capabilities of whitetail’s sense of smell, and what is just assumption and conjecture? 
• What is the strawman argument when it comes to the debate on being Scent Free?
• What do dog tests really reveal about a deer’s sense of smell and ability to detect a hunter?
• What are 2 reasons just “playing the wind” may not be a good idea?
• What is the real standard for scent control, and how is this different than most think?
• What are keys to implementing a regimen to beating a whitetail’s nose?

And a lot more!

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