How To Hunt Deer - Sportsmen's Empire

In this episode of the How to Hunt Deer Podcast, hosts Dan Johnson and Jason Thibodeau discuss various aspects of deer hunting, including the importance of coffee and energy drinks for stamina, the challenges of hunting on small properties, the dangers of overhunting, and the effective use of trail cameras. They emphasize the significance of understanding deer behavior, the pitfalls of social media influence, and the necessity of scent control and weapon maintenance. The conversation wraps up with a strong reminder about safety in the field, particularly the importance of using harnesses while hunting.

Takeaways:

• Coffee and energy drinks are essential for stamina during hunts.
• Small properties can be effective hunting spots if approached correctly.
• Overhunting can lead to educated deer and reduced success.
• Trail cameras provide valuable insights but can also lead to overhunting.
• Understanding deer behavior is crucial for successful hunting.
• Social media can create unrealistic expectations for hunters.
• Scent control is important, but not foolproof.
• Regular weapon maintenance is essential for accuracy.
• Safety harnesses are a must for tree stand hunting.
• Patience and strategy are key to successful hunting.

In this episode of the How to Hunt Deer Podcast, hosts Dan Johnson and Jason Thibodeau discuss their recent weekend activities, including coaching youth sports and the challenges that come with it. They delve into the insights gained from trail cameras regarding deer movement and behavior, emphasizing the impact of weather patterns on hunting strategies. The conversation shifts to the concept of core areas for deer and how these areas change throughout the season. They also explore early season hunting tactics, the importance of patience, and the significance of weather in late-season hunting. The episode wraps up with practical advice for hunters as they prepare for the upcoming season.

Takeaways:

• Coaching youth sports can be challenging yet rewarding.
• Trail cameras provide valuable insights into deer movement.
• Weather significantly impacts deer behavior and hunting success.
• Deer have different core areas for breeding and non-breeding seasons.
• Early season hunting requires patience and strategic planning.
• Food sources are crucial in determining deer bedding areas.
• Late season hunting can be highly effective after major weather events.
• Hunters should adapt their strategies based on weather patterns.
• It's important to prioritize safety while hunting.
• Enjoying the outdoors and observing wildlife is as important as hunting.

In this episode of the How to Hunt Deer podcast, Dan Johnson and Jason Tibideau discuss their plans for the upcoming hunting season and the importance of preparing their weapons. They emphasize the need to practice shooting with broadheads and to ensure that bows are properly tuned and fitted. They also discuss the importance of shot placement and the debate between fixed and mechanical broadheads. The hosts recommend visiting local mom-and-pop stores for expert advice and tuning services. They also discuss the weight and components of their arrows. In this conversation, Jason and Dan discuss their bow setups and preferences, including the importance of shot placement and the benefits of adjustable bows. They also touch on the cost of bows and the significance of practice in achieving success. The conversation then shifts to firearm season, with Dan sharing his experience with muzzleloader hunting and the need for thorough preparation. They discuss the role of woodsmanship and the enjoyment of being in nature, as well as the different types of fun and goals in hunting.

Takeaways:

• Practice shooting with broadheads to ensure accuracy and shot placement
• Visit local mom-and-pop stores for expert advice and tuning services
• Properly tune and fit your bow for optimal performance
• Consider the weight and components of your arrows for the best results Shot placement is crucial in bow hunting, and it is not solely dependent on the size of the arrow or broadhead.
• Adjustable bows offer flexibility and are a good selling point for bow manufacturers.
• The cost of bows can vary, but investing in quality equipment can enhance the hunting experience.
• Practice is essential in becoming a proficient hunter, regardless of the type of weapon used.
• Muzzleloader hunting requires additional time and steps for sighting in and cleaning the gun.
• Woodsmanship and understanding deer travel patterns and food sources are important skills for successful hunting.
• Hunting can be a personal journey, with different goals and types of enjoyment for each individual.

On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan breaks down what he looks for in hunting spots while e-scouting public land. Recently, Dan found out that he finally drew a Kansas archery tag. He has never hunted Kansas, so he is starting from scratch when it comes to finding places to hunt. Because this is an out of state hunt, Dan is going to rely heavily on using digital maps to e-scout the public properties before he hunts them. You will hear what specific terrain features he is looking for, how may points of access he would like those properties to have, and one of the biggest contributing factors... food sources.

On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan is once again solo venting his ideas and frustrations to his listeners. The first part of this episode is dedicated his disinterest in "Hunting Masterclass" themed content. Dan feels there is no shortcuts to becoming a better deer hunter, specifically bowhunting. Time in the woods is the best and most effective method of learning. Then, Dan breaks down a very quick look in to his summer and fall trail camera strategy that includes summer inventory, terrain features, and knowing your local doe group.

On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan gives us an update on how his spring is going and what is on his deer to-do-list. On Dan's list of things to do includes a little bit of habitat work that will improve cover, setting up mineral locations for summer inventory, moving treestands to better ambush points, and getting trail cameras ready to be places in their summer starting points. The more time we spent preparing for the upcoming season, the better success one will have for the upcoming deer hunting season. Good luck, enjoy, and share!

If you live in the midwest or the south and haven't done any scouting this year, I hate to say it, but you missed out on the perfect time of the year to scout. With that said scouting now is still better than no scouting at all. On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan gives his opinions about what we should all be doing right now to find better hunting locations for the fall. Dan talks about when trail cameras should go up, locating terrain features through e-scouting vs. boots on the ground, and knowing that just because deer are in a specific area right now, doesn't mean that they will be there come hunting season. This is a short, yet educational episode that might just help you get ready for the upcoming deer hunting season. Enjoy and share!

It's the offseason, that means planning, scouting, and habitat improvement for next deer season! In this episode of the How to Hunt Deer Podcast, Josh and the Whitetail Partners crew break down a recent design of a 200 acre hunting property. Enjoy!

Ahhh... Shed season is upon us!!!! Wait, are you really that excited for shed season? A quick glance at social media would suggest that if you aren't shed hunting, you're REALLY missing out. But for those of us without primo ground and a boatload of late season food, a shed hunt often produces little more than a walk in the woods and sore feet.  It's likely that for MOST deer hunters, you'd be  better off using this time for other activities that may actually help your hunting next fall because, in all honesty, shed hunting kinda sucks...

It's time to get boots on the ground! Deer seasons are wrapped up and the holidays are behind us. Time to get out there on the post season scouting grind to set yourself up for success in the 2024 season. To kick off the post season conversations, we're going to chat about post-season scouting.  In this episode of the How to Hunt Deer Podcast, Josh talks with Greg Kazmierski of Whitetail Partners about scouting and capitalizing on micro features in hill country. 

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