Deer Talk Now

J.J. Reich explains the math and science behind some of the more popular loads on store shelves, including the newer tungsten-based loads for spring turkey hunters. If you've ever wondered why certain materials are used — and why they're better than conventional loads — this podcast will help answer all of your questions.

She has more than a quarter-million followers on social media for good reason! Beka Garris is the real deal when it comes to archery, bowhunting, bowfishing and being an outdoorsy mom to a very inquisitive daughter — who also makes a cameo in this episode!

Brad Fenson, perhaps North America's most complete sportsman, joins the podcast to give his views on a wide range of topics, including crossbows, expandable broadheads, running shots at deer while gun-hunting, and much more. Plus: He and Dan Schmidt offer their insights on their Top three best places to hunt deer.

Here are some tips on how you can stop a nonhunter or anti-hunter in their tracks when they claim hunters only go afield to satisfy some sort of blood thirst or quest for antlers. This discussion often involves otherwise educated individuals who simply don't understand how the natural world works. It's on you to educate them, and here's how you can do it.

Meet a young woman who is changing how America views the age-old tradition of trapping, in a positive way. Known as "The Barefoot Trapper" she is an accomplished whitetail hunter and fearless trapper of coyotes, bobcats, beavers, raccoons and more, and she's not afraid of the incidental badger or wolf. Learn why she believes education is the key to the future of preserving our outdoor heritage.

We are bombarded with articles, videos and blog posts every day on chronic wasting disease and covid among white-tailed deer. Are they true? Dan Schmidt dissects the situation and presents questions you should ask with every headline you see.

Shane Simpson's "Callie Chronicles" online show is as informational as it is entertaining. Together with his trusty bloodhound, Shane takes the track of more than 40 wounded deer every year, and he chronicles these trails for valuable learning lessons. His insights will help you improve your recovery rates.

Deer Talk Now is *now* a #podcast ... again! We started the show in 2011 as a podcast and are bringing it back to its roots. Our first podcast features our Senior Editor Chris Berens, a diehard public-land whitetail hunter. He offers his unique insights on how to carve out your own "private" spots while chasing bucks on heavily pressured public ground. Tune in each Thursday for our Deer Talk Now Podcast on social media, and subscribe on Podbean, TuneIn and Amazon Music (more apps to come soon!).