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In this episode of Hunt Companion, Jared and Jeremy break down how their whitetail strategy is changing as we move deeper into October. With cold fronts rolling through, scrape activity picking up, and bucks beginning to check doe groups, the guys discuss where they're focusing their efforts and when it's worth getting aggressive. You can say we are in it now...Thanks for tuning in and we'll catch you next week.

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Beau Martonik and Johnny Stewart join Jared and Jeremy for the annual Pennsylvania Roundtable to break down what it really takes to find and hunt mature whitetails. Johnny shares his pursuit of a giant Pennsylvania buck and how he pieced together its bedding area, travel routes, and daily movements. The guys discuss reading deer sign, understanding mountain thermals, hunting pressure, and the overlooked areas where mature bucks spend their time. As always, we appreciate Beau and Johnny for joining us on the show. Thanks for tuning in.

0:00 The Pennsylvania Roundtable Returns

9:35 Balancing Hunting, Work & Family

19:15 Deer Collisions & Hunting Vehicles

35:40 Johnny's Giant Pennsylvania Buck Encounter

53:15 Breaking Down the Shot & Recovery

1:14:00 Mature Buck Bedding & Core Areas

1:20:10 Understanding Mountain Thermals

1:48:00 Pennsylvania Hunting & Property Talk

2:04:00 Hunting Access & Pressure

2:19:00 Food Sources & October Hunting

2:38:00 Buck Age, Antler Growth & Genetics

3:06:00 Finding Mature Bucks in Thick Cover

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In this episode of the HUNTR Podcast, we bring back Bobby Kendall of The Whitetail Group to discuss how he sets up his hunting properties to influence mature buck movement. Fresh off killing a 174-inch Illinois buck on opening night, Bobby breaks down how food plots, mowed corn, and strategic access helped put his target buck in bow range. We also dive into his recent encounters with giant whitetails, October hunting strategies, and how weather and moon position affect deer movement. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the show.

0:00 Intro

6:20 Bobby Kendall's Illinois Hunting Property

12:24 Managing Habitat and Mature Bucks

21:00 Bobby's Opening Night Buck

27:40 Mowed Corn and Food Plot Strategy

41:06 Antler Growth and Buck Management

47:38 Kansas Hunting and Boat Access

56:32 The Hunt for Another Illinois Giant

1:10:50 Moon Position and October Buck Movement

1:26:00 Cold Fronts and Barometric Pressure

1:35:20 Scrapes, Waterholes, and Hunting Setups

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In this episode of Hunt Companion, Jared and Jeremy break down last week's hunts and the upcoming mid-October cold front. After multiple daylight encounters with Dagger, Jared shares what he's learned and how he plans to make his next move. The guys also discuss changing buck behavior, scrape activity, and their hunting strategies heading into one of the most exciting stretches of October. Thanks for tuning in, and we'll catch you next week.

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In this episode of HUNTR Podcast, we're joined by Nate and Thomas Crick of Identical Draw to talk about their journey chasing giant whitetails across the Midwest. After purchasing just 80 acres in Kansas, the brothers have encountered multiple 200-inch-class bucks and experienced some incredible hunting opportunities. We break down what makes this property so special, how hunting pressure impacts mature bucks, and what it takes to consistently find world-class whitetails. Thanks for tuning in and we'll catch you on the next one.

0:00 Introducing Identical Draw

7:53 How Nate & Thomas Got Started Hunting

20:25 Building Identical Draw

30:49 The Challenges of Hunting Content on YouTube

42:04 Why They Bought 80 Acres in Kansas

1:05:00 Western Hunting & Public Land Experiences

1:30:02 Hunting Opportunities & Future Plans

1:38:04 Building Their Hunting App

1:50:40 Trail Cameras & Giant Kansas Bucks

2:24:37 The Hunt That Changed Everything

2:42:00 October Whitetail Hunting Strategy

2:54:00 Weather Fronts & Mature Buck Movement

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Early October is here, and knowing when to push in on a mature buck can be the difference between getting an opportunity and watching the season pass you by. In this episode, Jared and Jeremy break down what they’re seeing from mature bucks right now and how aggressive they’re willing to get with their setups. They also get into public land hunting and the bigger challenges facing whitetail management across the country. As October gets underway, the decisions only get tougher and the margin for error gets smaller. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the show.

0:00 Intro

4:35 Hunting Season Is Underway

7:58 Scouting the Big Woods

14:17 Mature Buck Behavior Right Now

25:56 Getting Aggressive on a Target Buck

33:16 How Far Should You Push In?

35:40 Acorns Are Changing Deer Movement

43:15 Public Land Hunting & Mock Scrapes

59:38 The Ohio Buck Recovery Controversy

1:24:18 Are States Managing Deer Correctly?

1:40:20 Hunter Pressure, Access & Quality Bucks

2:02:29 CWD, EHD & the Future of Whitetails

2:25:09 Health, Fitness & Closing Thoughts

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In this episode of Hunt Companion, we break down our opening weekend hunts and how we're approaching the first full week of October. With acorns dropping, weather changing, and mature buck patterns starting to shift, we discuss what we're seeing and how it's shaping our hunting strategy moving forward. The season is officially underway, and now it's about reading the conditions, trusting what we've learned, and making the right moves at the right time. Thanks for tuning in, and we'll catch you next week.

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Bill Winke joins us to break down his strategy for hunting mature bucks throughout October and how his approach changes as the month progresses. We talk about early October buck movement, the October lull, shifting fall ranges, and why Bill is willing to wait before going after certain mature bucks. He also explains why the last week of October is one of his favorite times to hunt and how he approaches the rut when buck movement becomes less predictable. If there’s anyone who knows a thing or two about chasing mature whitetails, it’s Bill. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the show.

0:00 Intro

2:37 Bill Winke’s Iowa Bow Season

7:42 Sleeping Next to the Treestand

17:16 Understanding Mature Buck Movement

32:21 Better Habitat Can Make Bucks Harder to Kill

43:05 Where Are the Mature Bucks?

48:15 Is the October Lull Real?

55:20 Bill Winke’s Early October Strategy

58:42 The Best Week to Hunt Mature Bucks

1:10:27 Are Hunters Overthinking Buck Movement?

1:14:10 Bedding, Habitat & Prescribed Fire

1:32:00 Target Bucks & How Old Is Old Enough?

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In this episode of the HUNTR Podcast, we sit down with Jake Mancl of HHA Sports to talk bow sights, whitetail hunting, and some of the mistakes hunters often overlook with their setup. Jake breaks down single-pin vs. multi-pin sights, sighting in your bow, target panic, and what matters most when it’s time to make the shot. We also get into Jake’s Wisconsin hunting strategy, food plots, cell cameras, and the buck he tagged early this season. Jake shares the story behind HHA Sports and how the company has evolved over the years. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the show.

0:00 Deer Season Is Here

11:14 Jake Mancl Joins the Podcast

12:37 Hunting & Managing Land in Wisconsin

26:12 Do Cell Cameras Spook Mature Bucks?

30:03 Hunting Greg Rich’s Illinois Farms

36:25 Wisconsin Deer Hunting & Gun Season

46:06 The State of Wisconsin Whitetails

51:43 The Story Behind HHA Sports

1:05:19 Single Pin vs. Multi Pin Bow Sights

1:21:14 Bow Sight Setup & Hunting Applications

1:44:27 Understanding Bow Sight Axis

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In this episode of Hunt Companion, Ohio’s opening weekend is here, and the guys break down their whitetail strategy heading into the first hunt of the season. With cooler weather moving in, food sources changing, and buck patterns becoming less predictable, Jared and Jeremy discuss where they plan to hunt and why they’re avoiding getting too aggressive too early. Deer season is finally here, and we’re stoked to see how all the off-season work transitions into the season. You might say, we’re in it now...

0:00 Ohio Opening Weekend Is Here

9:20 Early Season Buck Behavior

19:07 Our Opening Weekend Strategy

21:15 Dealing With Hunting Pressure

29:08 The Bucks We’re Watching

35:08 Are Hunters Managing Deer Wrong?

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