Back by popular demand, Josh and Pierce chat for part 2 of the Hot Topics series. This week, they discuss the recent ban of trail cameras on public land in Kansas and the hunting fitness movement. 

The Kansas trail camera movement my be the beginning of a slippery slope for midwestern deer hunters. What's most interesting about this decision might be less about WHAT was done in Kansas and more about WHY the decision was made. Is this a good move? Let us know what you think!

Another hot topic is that of fitness & hunting. Many "influencers" today give off the vibe that if you're not a bodybuilding marathon runner, then you can't be a good bowhunter. Have they gone to far? Does fitness REALLY matter for hunting whitetails?

Tune in to hear Josh and Pierce give their opinion. Then let them know on Instagram where they got it right, where they missed the mark, and what you want to hear them discuss next. 

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In this episode of the How to Hunt Deer Podcast, Ryan Glitsky shares how his bigwoods post-season scouting leads to rut hunting success. 

Ryan Glitsky is know for being a public land killer. He consistently harvests mature bucks on highly pressured public land. What are the keys to his success? Without a doubt, one is his post season scouting. In this episode of the How to Hunt Deer Podcast, Ryan Glitsky shares how his bigwoods post-season scouting leads to rut hunting success. 

This week on the How to Hunt Deer Podcast, Josh talks with Greg Rosa about his journey from growing up in Brazil to bowhunting whitetails in Tennessee. 

Greg grew up in Brazil where hunting isn't allowed. After moving to the US with his wife, Greg met some guys who took them under their wing and introduced him to deer hunting. Since then, his passion for hunting has grown all the more, and Greg now has a few successful seasons under his belt. In this episode, Greg shares about his early days hunting, how he's grown along the way, and how important hunting mentors have been for his development. 

This is an episode you won't want to miss!

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In this episode of the How to Hunt Deer Podcast, Josh talks with Pierce Nelles about a few Hot Button Topics in the hunting world, live-stream cell cams and scent control. 

Live-stream cell cams have caused quite a stir in the deer hunting world over the last couple of months. Are they ethical? Are they fair chase? Do they set a dangerous precedent? Are they going to RUIN DEER HUNTING?! 

What about scent control and attractant scents like doe in heat urine? Do they work? Is it all a sham? Is the truth somewhere in the middle?

In this episode, the guys don't claim, but they do have some strong opinions!

Where do you think they got it wrong? Hit them up on Instagram and let them know!

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The bucks are finally starting to drop those antlers and that means one thing: IT'S SHED SEASON!!!

Whether you are one of those chomping at the bit to get out to find the first bone to hit the ground or you count sheds as a happy accident while post-season scouting, there're no doubt everyone loves to find shed antlers! But what can we REALLY learn from them? Are sheds good for more than just man cave decor?

In this episode of the How to Hunt Deer Podcast, Josh talks with Dwayne Jones of Shed Season about converting shed finds to fall deer hunting strategy. The guys cover some of the best places to look, strategies for concentrating sheds on your ground, and how sheds factor in to next season's deer hunting strategy. 

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Listen to any deer hunting podcast this time of year, including this one, and you're sure to hear lots of advice on post season scouting, covering a lot of ground, and continuing the grind you only thought ended the with the close of deer season. But for many of us, time is limited. Sure, we KNOW we should get out, but after a season of hunting hard, it's time to get back to work, back to being a dad, back to being a husband. In reality, bowhunting is a pretty selfish thing that takes us away from many of our responsibilities for an extended period of time. When the season closes, for many, it's time to catch up on all the things we've been neglecting. But that doesn't mean you shouldn't TRY to get some winter whitetail chores knocked off the list. 

In this episode of the How to Hunt Deer Podcast, Josh talks with Dan Johnson of the Nine Finger Chronicles and Hunting Gear Podcasts about what whitetail chores Dan is looking to complete this time of year. The guys talk about post-season scouting, trail cam strategy, gear, and planning for next years hunts. If you're a busy guy that wishes he could do more in the timber this time of year, this episode is for you!

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Deer hunting success in the fall of 2023 starts NOW! Many of the best hunters out there have one thing in common: they scout more than they hunt. Now is the perfect time to get a jump start on your scouting for the year. The woods are as open as they will be, much of the sign from this past fall is still visible, and if you're fortunate enough to have snow, deer trails and beds will stick out like a sore thumb. This is also the lowest risk time to scout. No need to worry about spooking deer onto your neighbors property, running a buck out of his core area, or ruining your next hunt with pressure. The deer have all year to forget about your intrusion! With that said, many are tempted to move on to other outdoor pursuits this time of year, and that's great. But make sure to set aside some time for what is likely the BEST time of year to really break down the areas you hunt and learn how the deer use them. 

In this episode of the How to Hunt Deer Podcast, Josh talks with Aaron Hepler about his approach to post-season scouting. Aaron is a serious public land deer hunter from Pennsylvania. He consistently gets on above average deer for his area despite intense hunting pressure. One thing that makes him so successful is his commitment to scouting. As you'll hear in this episode, for Aaron, post-season scouting begins as soon as his buck tag is full. Tune in to hear how he fine tunes his understanding of the areas he's familiar with, how he locates and breaks down new areas, and how he begins to formulate a plan for the next hunting season. Enjoy!

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Who doesn’t love a good hunting story? This week, the How to Hunt Deer Podcast takes a break from the normal whitetail strategy talk to focus on some awesome stories of success from the field with a few hiccups along the way. In this episode of the How to Hunt Deer Podcast, Josh talks with Aaron Hepler about his stellar fall when he was able to tag his first elk and a great public land whitetail in Pennsylvania.

Aaron is a diehard public land hunter. He shares his knowledge and experience of chasing public land whitetails on a couple of different outlets including Truth from the Stand and Exodus Outdoor Gear blogs. But he doesn’t just write about it. The proof is in the pudding, and Aaron is incredibly consistent in getting on above average deer on public ground. Last September, Aaron put his skill to the test hunting elk in Colorado and was able to tag a great bull just a few hours into the hunt. A few weeks later, Aaron was also able to take an awesome PA public land buck. Check out this episode to hear how it all went down!

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With deer seasons wrapping up around the country, it's time to take a long, hard look at the gear we used this fall. What worked? What didn't? What gear did we love? What should we add to take our kit to take our hunting up another notch? Lucky for you gear junkies out there, ATA '23 featured TONS of new and innovative products for deer hunters. 

In this episode of the How to Hunt Deer Podcast, Josh talks with Andrew Muntz about the some of the best, and worst, gear they saw at ATA in Indy. Andrew is one half of the O2 podcast duo and a diehard whitetail hunter. The guys discuss the highlights of Andrews season, the Sportsmen's Empire crew's shenanigans during the ATA Show, and some of their top picks from the show. Enjoy!

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In this episode of the How to Hunt Deer Podcast, Josh talks with Pierce Nelles of Wisconsin about some dos and dont's for deer hunting in 2023.

Josh and Pierce both hunted pretty hard this year. They both had some success, some massive failures, and a lot of opportunities to learn. A great season like their 2022 is awesome, but it's even better when we can look back, learn from our experiences, and get better in the year ahead. This episode is a highlight reel of the "big takeaways" from 2022, learned the hard way. Hopefully you can learn along with them!

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