Deer Talk Now

Our friend and contributor Mark Kayser is on the podcast today reminiscing on his scariest treestand stories, giving tips on hunting and trapping coyotes, and providing his thoughts on how states manage their deer populations.

Gregg Ritz has rebought and is rebuilding Thompson/Center Arms after it sat dormant under previous ownership during COVID. Listen to his plans for the company in this latest podcast.

With record rain and heat this summer, Brad Rucks and Dan Schmidt talk about how this affects planting food plots. They also have some killer bowhunting tips for the fall.

Mark Drury is on the podcast today sharing how the idea for Drury Outdoors was born, tips for calling in hung-up gobblers, entry and exit strategies for your bowhunting spots, and why this antler-growing season might be the best he’s had in years on his farms. 

Dr. Stephen Ditchkoff of Auburn University Deer Lab is leading some of the top deer research studies in the nation. In today’s podcast, he answers questions about controlled burns, how to create more (and better) food sources for deer, what makes a good mother doe, 

Hear from expert trapper Alan Probst the best traps, bait and more to set for predators that will help deer and turkey populations.

Hook and Barrel founder John Radzwilla tells Dan Schmidt how he went from working in the fashion industry to getting hooked on the outdoor lifestyle. They also get deep discussing anti-hunting sentiment, why it happens, and how to combat it. 

Jason Brenic and Dan Schmidt discuss their strategies when hunting from ground blinds including when to set up a blind, how to hide them, how long you can leave them outside, scent control and more in this podcast. 

Brad Rucks and Dan Schmidt reminisce on 20 years of filming deer hunts on television. They reflect on some of their hunting stories, the difficulties of getting a shot on film, memories with some of our past contributors, and what they’ve learned about deer and deer hunting in the last two decades.

We’re talking turkey today! Join us in this insightful episode as we sit down with Pete Muller from the National Wild Turkey Federation to explore the pressing issues surrounding wild turkey populations. We'll delve into whether the national turkey population is on the decline and examine the reasons behind low turkey numbers in certain areas. Pete will shed light on the primary predators threatening turkey nests and poults, discuss the impact of reduced trapping on turkey populations, and share expert advice on maintaining and improving turkey habitats.