Deer Talk Now

Which predator kills the most deer each year in North America? How many deer die annually in car accidents? Do coyotes hunt in packs? How many wolves should there be in your state? Hint: The answers aren't as easy as you might believe! Ian Sanchez joins the podcast and asks Dan Schmidt for answers and explanations on a variety of topics surrounding these questions.

One of America's top outdoor writers and well-traveled deer hunters joins Dan Schmidt to talk all things whitetails. Learn which 5 locations Josh Honeycutt believes are best for tagging mature bucks (4:50), then discover a new definition for trophy whitetails (9:50). Then, Honeycutt explains what time of the year is the absolute best for big-buck sightings (21:30).

Brad Harris is a champion game caller and whitetail fanatic who knows how to seal the deal on huge whitetails. He joins Dan Schmidt for the podcast and reveals the techniques you can use to call, rattle and even decoy the buck of your dreams into shooting range this fall.

Industry insider Trent Marsh explains how hunting can be more meaningful when we wade through the fake noise and focus on real-life experiences.

Dr. Matthew Rinella has a much different view of hunting than his famous MeatEater brother. He joins Dan Schmidt on the Deer Talk Now Podcast and explains why hunters should stand up and fight for high-quality, non-paid, publicly accessible lands nationwide.

Dan Schmidt reacts to some of the most uneducated and outright absurd comments nonhunters made after watching a buck maul another buck. He and David Gilane then discuss the reasons how ethical hunting fosters greater appreciation of the outdoors.

In a follow up to our podcast from last year, lifelong Michigan native and antler scorer John Eberhart explains why he believes the Rompola story was "absolutely ridiculous" and would have never stood up to today's scrutiny.

Legendary outdoor communicator Dan Small sits down with Daniel Schmidt and recalls some of the most fascinating moments from his 50+ years of experience as a TV, radio, print and podcast professional.

Social media seems to bring out the worst in everyone! Don't let that happen to you, especially when it comes to your enjoyment of deer and deer hunting. Seasoned expert Wade Hendricks joins Daniel Schmidt in a discussion that all hunters should have at deer camp this season and beyond.

Learn why there aren't easy answers to some of the most commonly asked deer questions. Daniel Schmidt provides his wisdom into the topics of late-born buck fawns, coyote predation and more in this info-packed podcast.