We are pleased to have Tony Smotherman to join us again to discuss Smokepole Hunting 101. If you know anything about Tony, you know that he is the authority figure on all things muzzleloader hunting in the whitetail world and we go deep into this topic.

For more about Tony, make sure and check out Ep16 where we go deeper into deer hunting with muzzleloader.

What We Learn In This Episode:

• Why use a muzzleloader
• Choosing a gun
• Finding the best load
• Common mistakes
• Tons of other great topics covering the muzzleloader

Resources and Links

• Tony’s Social Media Links:
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Twitter

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Get ready to meet one of the most dedicated hunters we've spoken to yet, Ryan Carter. Ryan is a fourth generation Floridian and has been hunting the Everglades his entire life. If you are into getting 8 miles back onto public land to kill a turkey and whitetail, Ryan is your kind of hunter!

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What We Learn In This Episode:

• Adam talks about his first sit in the saddle and first deer kill of the season
• Hunting the Everglades
• Stalking whitetails
• Deer hunting orchards
• Challenges of hunting Florida
• Turkey hunting the Everglades

Resources and Links

• Ryan's Instagram
• Adam's Deer Kill on YouTube

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This is the conclusion of the 3-part series on Deer Movement Related to Weather Conditions. Listen to Part 1 here, and Part 2 Here. Mike circles back to the original interviewees to get their thoughts after listening to parts 1 & 2. It's very interesting to see how this new information will affect their hunting this year.

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What We Learn In This Episode:

• Can the weather or barometric pressure influence deer movement?
• What does the science say
• What is the traditional thought amongst hunters
• GPS studies on deer movement

Resources and Links

• 10 Things we know about buck movement
• Where has that darn buck gone?
• GPS Reveals Early Season Buck Movement
• PSU Deer Forest Study
• MSU Deer Lab
• Drury Outdoors Deercast
• Rut Fresh
• Field & Stream
• Outdoor Life

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This week is a continuation of our series on weather and it's influence on deer movement; according to GPS studies done in the field. We continue the discussion this week with Dr. Duane Diefenbach, of the Penn State Deer Forest Study Group, and Lindsay Thomas Jr., editor of Quality Whitetails magazine/Communications Director at the QDMA. We are also joined by the Mad Scientist of deer hunting, Mark Drury, about how weather impacts his hunting strategies.

There is one more episode left that you'll not want to miss and will drop soon. Make sure and subscribe to the Podcast so you don't miss the final release to this series.

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What We Learn In This Episode:

• Can the weather or barometric pressure influence deer movement?
• What does the science say
• What is the traditional thought amongst hunters
• GPS studies on deer movement

Resources and Links

• 10 Things we know about buck movement
• Where has that darn buck gone?
• GPS Reveals Early Season Buck Movement
• PSU Deer Forest Study
• MSU Deer Lab
• Drury Outdoors Deercast
• Rut Fresh

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We dive into GPS whitetail deer tracking studies with respected biologists, looking at how weather affects deer movement. You may be shocked at what they have to say about it. We also talk to experienced hunters about how weather affects their hunting strategies and how this information will affect them in the future. 

Part one begins with Spencer Neuharth of Rut Fresh and the Wired to Hunt Rut Radio. Next up is our own Adam Crews with how weather affects his hunting. He is followed by Will Brantley, the hunting editor at Field and Stream and Outdoor Life and Jeff Gienke of the Hunting Beast.

Then we look at GPS tracking studies with Dr. Bronson Strickland of the MSU Deer Lab and Dr. Stephen Webb of the Noble Institute. Their observations may totally change when and where you hunt.

Part 2 will continue the series with Dr Duane Diefenbach of the Penn State Deer Forest Study Group and Lindsay Thomas Jr., editor of Quality Whitetails magazine and communications director at the QDMA. 

For a different perspective we talk to the Mad Scientist of deer hunting, Mark Drury, about how weather impacts his hunting strategies. Finally we will wrap up the series by circling around to the hunters we spoke with at the beginning to see if this will impact the way they hunt.

This week we are interviewing J.T. and Bubba -- Two guys that have full-time jobs, regular dudes, but are cranking out great whitetails hunts every year. You might know them from GON and their threads titled, "Live From the Tree." They are the original web-based hunting series.

Also, today is the day where we announce our New Ground Challenge winners. There were 18 winners chosen, check out the Podcast for more information!

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What We Learn In This Episode:

• All kinds of lessons for hunting with an Outfitters
• Treestand placement
• The importance of a hunting partner

Resources and Links

• Instagram 
• Live From the Tree
• Twitter

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In this episode, Adam and Kyle let their minds go West! But before that, you'll want to hear what special item has been added to the giveaway: Enter here for a chance to win. 

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What We Learn In This Episode:

• States/Tags
• Building a tag application strategy
• Resources
• Clothing
• Layering System
• Boots
• Packs
• Fitness regimen
• Mistakes we’ve made

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In this episode, Mike, Adam, and Kyle go through their 2018 deer hunting plans, strategies, new tactics and more. 

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What We Learn In This Episode:

• First hunt of the season
• Where we plan on hunting
• Habitat projects
• Goals
• New gear purchases
• New tactics

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Mike and Kyle caught up with Lake Pickle and Jordan Blissett at the QDMA Deer Convention. These guys are cameramen for Primos' Truth About Hunting TV show and hosts of the Primos' Speak the Language Podcast. In addition to hunting with that, they help manage the legendary Cottonmouth property. These guys know southern deer hunting, are turkey slayers, and experts in habitat management, plus they are great guys to talk with about hunting. 

We covered hunting tactics throughout the season, food plots, habitat management, and heard some great stories.

Before the interview, Mike and Adam cover how the New Ground Challenge is going for them in gaining access to new property. They also talk about their last week in prepping for deer season. After that, Mike talks to Tom waters about the success he has had using the OnX Hunt app to get access to private property. He also had a really cool cow elk hunt in KY to talk about.

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What We Learn In This Episode:

• What to plant in food plots in the South
• Early season food sources and tactics
• Rut strategies
• What it's like to hunt with Will Primos
• How to get into filming for the hunting industry

Links:

Follow Primos

• Speak the Language Podcast
• Youtube
• Twitter- @PrimosHunting
• Instagram- @PrimosHunting
• Facebook- @PrimosHunting

Follow Lake Pickle

• Twitter- @LakePickle
• Instagram- @LakePickle

Follow Jordan Blissett

• Twitter- @blissett_jordan
• Instagram- @JordanBlissett

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This week we are releasing a HUGE giveaway to our listeners in partnership with 8+ great companies that will be featured in the coming weeks -- for a list of current prizes, see below in the show notes.

This week, we have on Dylan Dowson of onX Maps to go over how you can best use their software for the New Ground Challenge. As an added bonus, we even have Cuz Strickland that spent a little time with Mike answering some questions at QDMA.

This one is jammed pack with content that you'll not want to miss. Please sign up for the giveaway and we look forward to hearing about all of the new properties you land in the coming days!

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What We Learn In This Episode:

• All about onX mapping uses
  • Layers
  • Waypoints
  • Import/Export
  • Landowner information
  • More!

• Prizes for the Giveaway:
  • 3 OnX Elite Memberships
  • Vortex Diamondback Binos
  • Mossy Oak Gamekeepers Club Membership or Subscription
  • Mtn Ops Enduro Bottle
  • $100 Cabela’s Gift Card from HGD
  • A pack of mystery broadheads
  • 2- 10-packs of Wild Carrot Scent Attractant
  • Browning Command Pro Trail Camera in Mossy Oak
  • 3 Nomad Trucker Hats
  • QDMA Membership
  • Maybe more! definitely!

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