In this episode of Beyond the Wild Podcast, hosts Mark Raycroft and Jason Loftus engage in a lively debate moderated by Drew Hamilton of Discover Churchill Tours, discussing the differences between whitetail and mule deer. They explore various aspects such as habitat, behavior, fieldcraft for photography, antler characteristics, marketability of images, and the intelligence of both species. The conversation culminates in a fun challenge where both hosts attempt to mimic deer calls, leading to a light-hearted conclusion that leaves the debate open to audience interpretation. You likely don’t want to miss this one.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Podcast Dynamics

02:11 The Great Deer Debate: Whitetail vs. Mule Deer

04:09 Understanding Whitetail Deer

07:08 Exploring Mule Deer Characteristics

12:14 Fieldcraft for Photographing Deer

19:18 Antler Comparisons: Whitetail vs. Mule Deer

27:54 Sales and Marketability of Deer Photography

32:33 Intelligence of Whitetail vs. Mule Deer

37:00 Imagining the Perfect Deer Shot

42:01 Autumn's Beauty and Wildlife Dynamics

43:44 The Role of AI in Photography

46:06 Debating Deer: Whitetail vs. Mule Deer

51:25 Calling in the Wild: Vocalizations of Deer

58:34 A Friendly Competition: Snort Wheeze Showdown

01:01:48 Conservation and the Future of Deer Species

01:04:58 Exploring the Aurora Season in Churchill

Links

Drew Hamilton

www.discoverchurchill.com

​ ⁨@drewhh⁩ 

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