How much thought have you put into your camo system heading into the season? Sure you've got your treestands dialed in, you know how to get that saddle feeling just right, you've shot your bow and have your pack filled with just the right gadgets. But your camo is some of the most important gear you bring into the woods with you. It's often responsible for you spending more time on stand or heading back to the truck. That means it's often the one thing that had, or didn't have, you in the stand when the buck walked through. So, how much thought have you put into your camo system this year?

In this episode of the How to Hunt Deer Podcast, Josh talks with Nate Sellers of Huntworth and Average Jack Archery about Huntworth's camo lineup and archery gear. Huntworth makes high quality camo as a fraction of the price of some of the big names out there. They've got gear to keep you cool for the early season, warm in the late season, and comfortable all season long.  If you haven't already, you should check them out!

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This week on the How to Hunt Deer Podcast, Josh talks with the National Deer Association's Chief Conservation Officer, Kip Adams, about trends reported in the 2023 Deer Report. Each year, the National Deer Association produces the Deer Report, covering the latest in deer harvest reports, management trends, and challenges face by deer and deer managers. The guys discuss some of the surprising trends from the report, some challenges facing whitetails, and how we can all become better deer managers and hunters. 

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Early season whitetails. Some people hate 'em. Some people love 'em. Everyone agrees that deer hunting early season can be a challenge. While it's true that success rates in the early season are lower than say the first week of November, the early season really does provide a great opportunity to arrow a great buck while others are still waiting for it to "feel like fall".

The challenges of hunting the early season have led many to overthink what's actually pretty simple. Notice I didn't say it's easy. It can be really, really tough. But it is simple. And in this episode of the How to Hunt Deer Podcast, Josh talks with Tony Peterson about some very simple and proven tactics for bowhunting early season whitetails. Enjoy!

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Ever wish you could piece together on of those DREAM seasons? Like one where you get to hunt FOUR DIFFERENT destination whitetail states in a single year? Such is the case for John Hudspeth for the 2023-2024 season. John is the host of the Oklahoma Outdoors Podcast and knows a thing or two about whitetails. His success speaks for itself, and he regularly kills top-tier bucks. But this year, John will be testing his bowhunting skills in a broad range of new settings. John will be hunting September whitetails in Nebraska, chasing prerut bucks in Oklahoma, hitting the peak rut in Iowa, then back to Oklahoma and Texas for post rut and late season action.  Tune in to hear more about John's plans, his thought process surrounding his strategy, and exactly what his goals are for this year. Enjoy!

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If you've been hunting very long, you've probably though to yourself, "Man, I wish someone else could see what I'm seeing out here!" And so the desire to self film is born. There are lots of options out there for filming your hunts, from professional grade camcorders to cell phone mounts, and each option has its pros and cons. But if you're looking for an affordable, simple, lightweight option that will still provide top notch video and sound quality, TACTACAM's point of view cameras are your best bet. So in this episode of the How to Hunt Deer Podcast, Josh talks with Zoe Phillips from TACTACAM about self filming hunts and TACTACAM's line of cameras. 

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Hunting season starts just next month for many in the whitetail's range. Stands are being hung, velvet pics are rolling in, and hit lists are being built. Unless you hunt large parcels of primo whitetail ground, you might think that being able to target and hunt specific bucks just isn't a possibility on your property. Well Nate Thomas from the Missouri Woods & Water podcast has been successful doing just that for a number of years on the small parcels he hunts. Though the deer aren't necessarily living on Nate's farms, he's still found a way to build his season around targeting top tier bucks. In this episode, Nate lays out his process for locating, building a plan, and executing when it counts on big bucks. 

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In this episode of the How to Hunt Deer Podcast, Josh talks with Pierce Nelles of Wisconsin about their 2023 hunt plans and "shooter" standards.

Chances are, the 2023 deer season is going to look a little different than previous years for Josh and Pierce. They both had great deer seasons last, tagging nice bucks with their bows and learning a ton along the way. This year, both of them find themselves in a growing season as entrepreneurs. This means full plates and less time to hunt. With this in mind, the guys chat about their hunting plans for the fall, what their personal goals are for a "shooter" buck, and they even call their shot, choosing the date and location they believe they'll find success. Lots of good stuff here to get you dialed in for deer season! 

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In this episode of the How to Hunt Deer Podcast, Josh talks with Alex Christianson, Ryan Corkwell, and Jeff Stringer from Vantage Point Archery about what makes their broadheads stand out. Vantage Point Archery produces a head to make just about anyone happy. Single bevel, double bevel, two blade, three blade, 100 grains or 300 grains, they've got you covered! In this episode, the good folks from VPA discuss what makes their products different, what sets their process apart, and a new and exciting single bevel head for this year, the Omega. 

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Right now, much of the whitetail's range is experiencing pretty significant drought conditions. Whitetail destination states such as Iowa, Nebraska, Illinois, and Missouri are among the worst hit. This will certainly affect ag production, food plots, mast production, and even browse. If the drought continues into the fall, these conditions will create a difficult hunting season for many. But if you know how to adjust for drought conditions, you could be on your way to one of your best whitetail seasons yet. 

In this episode of the How to Hunt Deer Podcast, Josh talks with Sam Bilhorn of Whitetail Partners about adjusting your habitat and hunting strategy for drought conditions. Sam shares how he adapts to drought conditions on his property, and how his scouting and hunting strategy will differ if the drought continues into hunting season. Enjoy!

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Though it's hot and buggy, the summer is a great time to get boots on the the ground for some deer scouting. The woods are thick and green, but there is still much that can be discerned this time of year, such as preferred bedding, food sources that will be prime come opening day of deer season, and what bucks are hanging around the areas you hunt. One guy that scouts hard during the summer and has a solid strategy for hanging trail cameras is Brian Dombrowski of Wisconsin. In this episode of the How to Hunt Deer Podcast, Josh talks with Brian about Brian's summer scouting and trail cam strategy and what Brian does to consistently get on big publi land bucks.

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