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The Garden State Outdoors Podcast crew kicks off the 2025-2026 hunting season with stories from their Delaware trip and preparations for opening day in New Jersey and Wisconsin. They discuss early-season hunting strategies centered around identifying food sources and navigating challenges like earn-a-buck requirements and unpredictable weather.

• Delaware hunting trip focused on targeting bean fields and oak drops
• Deer preferred feeding in shorter bean fields (6-12 inches) versus mature chest-high beans
• Zach had a close encounter with a velvet buck at 37 yards but missed the shot
• Mike survived getting caught in a severe thunderstorm while hunting
• Craig shares Wisconsin preparations and his target velvet buck for opening day
• New Jersey hunters discuss strategies for meeting earn-a-buck requirements
• The team shares season predictions for each other's success
• Early season food sources include white oak acorns that are already dropping
• Wisconsin opener coincides with the end of velvet season, creating trophy opportunities
• Discussion of different regulations across New Jersey, Delaware, and Wisconsin

Stay safe out there, wear your harnesses, and make sure your saddle is properly secured. Good luck to everyone heading into the woods for opening day!

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