Hunters Advantage Podcast

By Christian Babcock and Jake GaylordSports Wilderness

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Hunters Advantage Podcast episodes

October 05 347. Deer Biologist Culled 1,000+ Bucks, Here's What They Learned About Antler Genetics | Dr. Charlie & Randy DeYoung
Wildlife biologists Dr. Charlie and Randy DeYoung join Hunters Advantage to debunk the biggest myths in deer management — cull bucks, antler genetics, and supplemental feeding. Drawing on decades of research at the Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute, including a landmark 20-year study on selective harvest, the DeYoungs separate what actually grows bigger bucks from what hunters just believe.We dig into whether shooting "cull bucks" really improves your herd (the data may surprise you), how much of antler size is genetics versus nutrition versus age, and whether supplemental feed is worth the money. If you've ever spent time or money trying to manage for bigger deer, this conversation will change how you think about it.Whether you hunt private land or manage your own property, the DeYoungs bring the science that cuts through the noise.Leave a rating and review if you enjoyed the conversation.
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1 hr 18 min
October 02 346. How-to Master Thermals and Kill More Mature Bucks w/ Blake Ramsey
In today's episode, we sit down with Blake Ramsey. Blake is an avid outdoorsman and whitetail hunter focused on chasing and killing mature bucks every year. The key to his success is his ability to find mature bucks and hunt them without intruding on their core areas. He believes mature bucks play a different game than other deer. They live by thermals, so you're access needs to be built-proof. Please leave a rating and review if you enjoyed the episode.
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1 hr 16 min
September 28 345. 40+ Year Deer Biologist: Why Mature Bucks 'Vanish' and Where They Actually Go w/ Dr. Mickey Hellickson
In today's episode, Wildlife biologist Mickey Hellickson joins Hunters Advantage to break down what GPS-collar research actually reveals about mature buck movement — and how hunters can use it to kill bigger deer. Drawing on decades of telemetry studies on free-ranging whitetails, Mickey explains how far mature bucks really travel, how their home ranges shift from early season into the rut, and why the "he disappeared" mystery isn't random at all.We dig into how hunting pressure changes buck behavior, where mature bucks go when the woods get crowded, and what the collar data means for where and when you should be hunting. If you've ever wondered where that big buck actually spends his time, this episode turns hard science into real hunting strategy.Whether you hunt public land or private, Mickey's research will change how you think about mature buck movement.-
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1 hr 49 min
September 25 344. The Dark Side of Hunting Suburban Bucks (My Neighbor Stole Everything) w/ Devon Cowan
In today's episode, I sit down with Devon Cowan from HuntFit. Devon is a Bowhunter, Athlete, and Land Agent living in Central Texas. We discuss his upbringing in New Jersey, bowhunting suburban whitetails, shed hunting, Dall Sheep hunting in the Northwest Territories. Devon embodies the journey of a bowhunter, constantly chasing animals in the toughest terrain and training for success. Please leave a rating and review if you enjoyed the episode!
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1 hr 34 min
September 21 343. Your Hunting Technology Is Why You Can't Kill Mature Bucks w/ Jesse Woodward
In today's episode, we sit down with Jesse Woodward. Jesse has been hunting the vast public land mountains of SE Oklahoma since he was six years old. We talk about why he thinks hot sign trumps everything, why he doesn't pay attention to food, bedding, or funnels if there isn't hot sign, and how we had the best hunting season of his life recently. If you're a public land hunter who wants to put the puzzle pieces together in mountain terrain, this episode is worth watching! Please leave a rating and review if you enjoyed the episode.
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1 hr 24 min
September 14 342. Why I Quit Hunting Early Season Food —Here's Where Mature Bucks Actually Are w/ Whitetail Mission
In today's video, we sit down with ⁨@WhitetailMission⁩ to discuss early season hunting in the Midwest. We discuss the lessons they have learned the last 5 seasons hunting Ag country (corn & beans) in Kansas. We talk thought the difficulties of hunting bed to food patterns early season, identifying early season bedding habitat, hunting inside corners, establishing solid access, and hunting aggressive. If you're interested in becoming more effective the first two weeks of season, this is the podcast for you. Please leave us a rating and review if you enjoyed the episode.
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- Check out Alberta Professional Outfitters Society for Hunting Alberta: https://www.apos.ab.ca/
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1 hr 25 min
September 07 341. 40+ Years of Woodsmanship Lessons Every Hunter Should Know w/ Herman Brune
In today's episode, we sit down with Herman Brune. Herman is a Texas Native and was a guide in western Montana for Elk and Mule Deer for over 40 years. We discuss hunting pressured elk, why most hunters fail to call in bulls, herd bull vs. satellites, and what 40+ years on the mountain can teach you about elk behavior. Herman is a woodsman that has spent decades learning the landscape and behavior of the animals he chased, we can all take away something from this episode. If you listen to Herman, you will find powerful nuggets of information on how to kill bulls when the odds are stacked against you. Please leave us a rating and review if you enjoyed the episode.
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1 hr 6 min
August 31 340. We Shot 3 Antelope With 'Lightweight' Arrows | Our Honest Review
In today's episode, Christian Babcock and Jake Ayers talk about their recent Antelope trip to Wyoming and Colorado. We talk about our bow and arrow setups, what we have learned through 5 years of failure, and what spot and stalk bow hunting teaches you about animal behavior. If you enjoyed the episode, please make sure to subscribe and hit the bell notification.
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2 hr 33 min
August 24 339. The Hidden Terrain Features That KILL More Mature Bucks w/ Jordan Shofler
In today's episode, we sit down with Jordan Shofler to talk all things Mountain buck hunting. Jordan is a passionate public-land mountain-buck hunter from NE Oklahoma. He has spent years honing his scouting skills in the mountains to find bucks and share all his knowledge today with you. Please subscribe and hit that bell notification if you enjoyed the episode. - Key Topics: - How year-round scouting leads to success - Trail camera strategies for finding mountain bucks - Understanding thermals and access in mountain terrain - How Mature bucks use topography to travel - Identifying good bedding cover and transitions - Rut hunting stories
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- Check out Alberta Professional Outfitters Society for Hunting Alberta: https://www.apos.ab.ca/
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Gmail: [email protected]
1 hr 24 min
August 17 338. IT'S OVER! Light vs. Heavy Arrows & Fixed vs. Mechanical Broadheads Explained w/ REAL Hunting Data w/ Nick Campbell of Fletched Brand
In today's episode, we sit down with Nick Campbell from the Fletched Brand. Nick is the creator of the Fletched Archery Calculator available in the app store from Apple & Android devices. The app has archers input their arrow weight, speed, and animal they are targeting and gives them insightful information including an ABS (Arrow Ballistics Score), momentum, kinetic energy, speed downrange, and more. His stated mission is to remove ambiguity in archery and increase lethality. We talk about how to build the ultimate hunting arrow for any animal. Please subscribe and hit the bell notification if you enjoyed the episode.
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- Check out Alberta Professional Outfitters Society for Hunting Alberta: https://www.apos.ab.ca/
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Gmail: [email protected]
1 hr 24 min

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Hunters Advantage exists to promote wildlife conservation, share hard-earned hunting strategies, and spread the gospel through the outdoors. Est 2019.