Georgia Highlander Hunting Podcast

In this episode I touch base with Nelson Chandler from episode 04. We discuss our 2024 deer seasons and what we've learned. Nelson had a very good season where he tagged three mature bucks, each in a different month (October, November, and December). We'll dive into the observations and tactics used for all three bucks Nelson harvested. We'll also discuss how Nelson has found success in the mountains over the years, tagging nearly 70 bucks over 2.5 years old since the 1980s on public and private land.

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My first returning guest Kendra DeBerry, gives the full story of her first successful deer recovered using her drone service. The deer was a massive middle TN buck taken with a compound bow. She will also shed light on how she paired old fashioned blood tracking with modern day technology to recover her customer's buck. This is a unique example of how technology has been implemented into hunting in 2024.

Check out the pictures on my Instagram @georgia_highlander

or Kendra's Instagram page @kendradeberry67

Adam Kirk is from the north Georgia mountains and in this episode he’ll tell the story of his 155” public land rifle buck from 2023. We’ll discuss how Adam found the buck in 2022, diligently learned to hunt aggressive topography, and patiently waited for the opportune time to hunt the buck. Adam will share what he’s learned since transitioning from hunting mid-state private land parcels to the vast public land mountains of north Georgia. You won’t want to miss the story of one of the largest mountain bucks ever taken in Georgia. Also, be sure to check out the pictures of Adam’s buck on his social media or in the Georgia Outdoor News magazine. (GON)

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See article @ gon.com with link below, pictures and short story of Adam’s buck

https://gon.com/truck-buck/adam-kirk-2023

Nolan Taylor is a very successful public land hunter from SE Michigan that targets mountainous hill country terrain across the nation. He’s taken numerous 150” and greater bucks with a bow on public land, with a 165” buck taken (and filmed) last season. In this episode we’ll discuss that hunt, Nolan’s recent early season buck, scouting trips on public land, community scrapes, camping out of his truck, lessons learned in the mountains, and much more. Nolan will also dive into his tactics on consistently getting within bow range of trophy bucks on public land. If you’d like to watch the video of Nolan’s 165” buck on Ohio public land, check out his YouTube channel in the description below.

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https://youtu.be/NqZDroRQs60?si=aP_1pRNVXiWU4JxD

In this episode, I’ll be having a conversation with Jordan Henderson from North Carolina. Jordan will discuss how she’s transitioned from the bustling world of modern day business to becoming an entrepreneur of her own brand. We will also discuss what inspired her and her family to start their brave new endeavor, Jordan’s new found love for bow hunting, having a platform to share her faith, focusing on family in the outdoors, and helping others every step of the way. This is a very inspiring interview that wonderfully depicts the “why” behind hunting. Jordan will also share the story of her TANK of an archery opener buck from 2024 and some other plans she has for the ‘24 season.

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In this episode I’ll be sitting down with Zane Sturgill of southern West Virginia. Zane is an avid outdoorsman that enjoys all aspects of hunting in the Appalachian mountains. We discuss about every available big game species in the Appalachians from eastern Kentucky Elk, huge WV mountain whitetail, black bear, feral hog, and more. Zane will also talk about his obsession with whitetail buck shed hunting. Zane has a very impressive shed collection from several different states and even a few Appalachian elk sheds. If you enjoy this episode, be sure to check out Zane’s social media for some really awesome pictures and a great representation of what the Appalachian mountain outdoors has to offer.

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This is the second half of my conversation with Chad Jones. In this episode we’ll cover some of his specific tactics for tagging world class whitetail with a bow. Chad will discuss ground blind hunting, knowing when to hunt, chasing the rut in Texas, and his unique physical training for staying at the top of his archery game. This episode is full of tips to improve your own bow hunting skills. If you enjoy this episode check out Chad’s social media for more!

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My guest on this episode is North Texas all star bow hunter, Chad Alan Jones. Chad is best known for his 2018 buck that scored almost 235” and ranks number three all time in the state of Texas with a bow. He’s also proven he can do that almost every year in multiple states, with several other world class bucks on his wall. Chad dives into what led him to bow hunting and how he’s passing that passion down to his daughters. We also discuss his outdoor media expeditions and the fight to keep our hunting rights.

This will also be a two part episode, with next week’s episode getting into detail about some memorable hunts and specific tactics Chad uses.

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A short description of what to expect in the coming weeks from the podcast.

For anyone interested in hunting mature bucks in the mountains, this episode is for you. I’ll have a conversation with Nelson Chandler, who’s been chasing mature mountain bucks for 50 years. Nelson will share tactics from his years of experience and tell a story or two about some great bucks he’s taken. We’ll also discuss food sources, terrain features, historical patterns, and a little bear hunting in mountainous big woods terrain. You’ll definitely learn something in this episode!

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