Truth From The Stand Deer Hunting Podcast

EP. 481: Trust Your Gut or Trust Your Gear? | Nathan Killen


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This week I’m joined by Nathan Killen, and we get into the stuff that doesn’t show up in highlight reels — weather that doesn’t cooperate, thermals that don’t do what you expect, and seasons that force you to adjust whether you want to or not.

We talk traditional archery, food sources, scrapes, rattling, and the little woodsmanship details that still matter no matter how much technology creeps into the picture. Nathan and I both share seasons where patience mattered more than aggression, and where trusting your gut made more difference than any piece of gear ever could.

There’s a thread running through this one about balance — using tools without losing the mystery, learning without overcomplicating it, and remembering that comparison will rob the joy out of this faster than a blown wind ever will.

This episode is about instinct, adaptability, and keeping the hunt honest.

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 481

  • Weather, thermals, and food sources dictate deer movement more than anything else.
  • Traditional archery sharpens awareness and forces you to earn every opportunity.
  • Older bucks live by patterns — your strategy has to adjust to theirs.
  • Hunt the edges of sign, not just the sign itself.
  • Woodsmanship is built through reps, not talent.
  • Trusting your gut often beats overthinking the setup.
  • Technology can help — but the mystery is what keeps hunting meaningful.
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