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Today I'm joined by Troy Spooner. Troy is a big woods public land hunter from Michigan who's filled a tag or two in some challenging areas to hunt. Tackling the big woods isn't easy. If you're going to be successful at it, you better be passionate about the process and have a keen eye for detail. It's clear Troy has both. Hope you all dig it - and thanks for listening!
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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST #201: —3 big woods must haves
—Using cameras in the big woods
—Aggressive tactics
—Reading sign in the big woods
—And much more
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EP. 201: Big Woods Breakdown

Covering all things DIY whitetail hunting, the Truth From The Stand Deer Hunting Podcast is the place to get your deer hunting stories, deer hunting tips and more. We'll launch a new podcast each week exploring topics across the landscape of deer and deer hunting. So take your time and enjoy each episode and be sure to subscribe to the podcast and take us with you across all your devices. Whether in the car or at work, we could all use a little more deer hunting in our lives!

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Today on the podcast I’m joined by my buddy Tony Peterson. In today’s episode we dive into how at times, removing your ego …or adding a little ego can make all the difference in your hunting success. Go overboard and you’ve probably missed something…not enough and you may not take that leap your gut is telling you to that would lead you to killing that mature buck. Truth is, it’s a balancing act. Just like when to believe hot sign..and when to walk right past it. Awesome chat with Tony as always - thanks for listening.
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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 384

Remove the ego for better hunting?

The value of fresh sign

Impact of long-term data

Why October hunts are better than the rut

And much more


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EP. 384:  Using Ego To Create Better Hunts | When To Hunt Hot Sign | Tony Peterson

Today on the podcast I’m joined by my buddy Dan Johnson. If you’re anything like Dan and I (and all of you out there juggling family, work and other responsibilities), it seems like our time gets more limited every year. Whether by choice or out of necessity, efficiency is the name of the game. Gone are the days of having all the time in the world to scout or hunt endlessly. Or have all puzzle pieces to the chess match. Now we rely on past experiences to fill in the gaps and make quick decisions. Whether that’s when to move, when to hunt, what cold fronts to hunt or…if you’re better served knowing out that honey do list this week vs hunting. All of these decisions come a little quicker with a little more accuracy with experience. Always a good hang with Dan, hope you all dig the chat - thanks for listening.
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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 383

Experience = efficiency 

First cold front of the year

Mock scrapes

Knowing when to strike and deer behavior

And much more


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—Truth From The Stand Merch
—Save 20% on ASIO GEAR code TRUTH20
—Link for automatic savings on the new Exodus LIFT 4K trail camera or use TFTS4K at check out
—Support our partners: Asio Gear , Exodus Outdoor Gear, Genesee Beer, Tethrd
— Visit my local archery shop Bob and AJ's Archery World
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EP. 383: Becoming A More Efficient Hunter | Dan Johnson

Today on the podcast I’m joined by my buddy Brandon Barlow. Brandon hunts public and small permission parcels in the south. As a native New Yorker he's had to adapt his hunting approach from relying on the historical calendar dates of good whitetail hunting...to now using long-term data to keep him in the game as his season is much longer. And the deer seem to have a much broader breeding window within specific pockets. He runs 100+ cameras a year and has been able to glean some pretty interesting observations. I'm a long-term data guy myself and I was looking forward to picking up a few new nuggets of insight for myself - thanks for listening.
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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 382

Hunting bachelor groups early

The value of an old doe

Analyzing camera data for big bucks

Tight vs loose rut

Breeding dates and food sources

And much more


SHOW NOTES AND LINKS:
—Truth From The Stand Merch
—Save 20% on ASIO GEAR code TRUTH20
—Link for automatic savings on the new Exodus LIFT 4K trail camera or use TFTS4K at check out
—Support our partners: Asio Gear , Exodus Outdoor Gear, Genesee Beer, Tethrd
— Visit my local archery shop Bob and AJ's Archery World
—Waypoint TV
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EP. 382: If You're Hunting Hot Sign, You're A Day Behind | Brandon Barlow

Today on the podcast I’m joined by my Jacob Sklenar. At face value you meet Jacob and your first thought is that this guy is a detailed and meticulous killer…who finds consistent success by embracing the grind and suck that chasing mature whitetails is. Once you dig a little deeper, you realize Jacob is on a different journey than just killing mature bucks. He uses hunting as a vehicle of personal growth…and to hopefully leave people who he meets, better than he found them. This folks…is what it’s all about. I hope you all dig the conversation as much as I did - thanks for listening.
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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 381

Weekend champions

Visualizing killing big deer

Adapting to find success

Comparison is the thief of joy

The value in challenging yourself

And much more


SHOW NOTES AND LINKS:
—Truth From The Stand Merch
—Save 20% on ASIO GEAR code TRUTH20
—Link for automatic savings on the new Exodus LIFT 4K trail camera or use TFTS4K at check out
—Support our partners: Asio Gear , Exodus Outdoor Gear, Genesee Beer, Tethrd
— Visit my local archery shop Bob and AJ's Archery World
—Waypoint TV
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EP. 381: Comparison Is The Thief Of Joy | Visualization To Kill Big Deer | Jacob Sklenar

Today on the podcast I’m joined by my buddy Michael Varady. Mike is one of those guys I’ve had the good fortune to meet the past few years. The dude just flat out gets it done in the high pressures state of New Jersey. He was one of my inspirations to begin tinkering with a traditional bow. Like with all die-hard outdoorsman there’s always a season…hunting season, scouting season, shed season, turkey season…then fishing? Mike is as committed to the craft as anyone you’ll meet. And he just flat out gets it done. Always a good chat with Mike. Hope you all dig the chat as much as I did - thanks for listening.
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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 380

Adding a compound bow in the mix

Hunting low and shot angle

A September buck

Bonus bucks are great

Blood tracking dogs

And much more


SHOW NOTES AND LINKS:
—Truth From The Stand Merch
—Save 20% on ASIO GEAR code TRUTH20
—Link for automatic savings on the new Exodus LIFT 4K trail camera or use TFTS4K at check out
—Support our partners: Asio Gear , Exodus Outdoor Gear, Genesee Beer, Tethrd
— Visit my local archery shop Bob and AJ's Archery World
—Waypoint TV
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EP. 201: Big Woods Breakdown

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