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Lets face it, we can probably all admit that as hunters, we love running trail cameras. From the summer months to even during shed season, looking at trail camera photos of big bucks can just become addicting. There is an anticipation that sets in once you put a camera on a new piece of land to hunt or even just putting it in a new location to wait and see what bucks show up. You can learn so much about from your deer based on how your trail cameras are set up. You can begin to lear their core areas better, the trails they take, and you begin to have an archive of history with them over the years. With in the last several years, the cellular trail camera market has become more affordable for the average hunter. They have become an incredible tool to give hunters real time information on deer movement with the push of a button to get a video or photo downloaded to our phone. The real question is though, has this given hunters too much of an advantage on the deer themselves? On this episode of the Raised Hunting Podcast, we discuss how cellular trail cameras have truly changed the world of deer hunting based on the real time information we receive. We also dive into a potential correlation of how the recent advancements in trail cameras in general could be effect the calibre of deer being harvested by hunters. We also dive into topics of land management and another Iowa rut update for you guys! So we ask the Question again, are cellular trail cameras too much of an advantage for hunters?

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The world of deer hunting is a competitive one. Whether you are an outfitter or just your average guy just trying to fill a tag, we all face challenges when it comes to hunting. Some guys may not have the land they need to hunt, others may be dealing with neighbors who aren't so kind, and for a lot of guys the just may not have the time to get out and hunt. In most cases, if you are a deer hunter, you deal with at least one of these challenges, if not multiple at a time. On this episode of the Raised Hunting Podcast, we had a listener send in one of these scenarios for us to breakdown how we would handle it. If you knew there was a lot of drama and pressure from other hunter, would you still hunt the area or find a new spot? We share our experiences with farms we have hunted in the past and how we have handled certain confrontations. We also break down a rut report for Iowa and how our seasons have gone so far! We do have one buck tag punched and a crazy story to tell!

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In this episode, we provide an update on our 2024 hunting season, discussing the latest trends and changes you need to know. We dive into essential tips and tactics for making your shot count, including shot placement and practicing with your equipment. We'll also tackle the challenge of buck fever—sharing personal experiences and strategies to help you manage those pre-shot jitters. Plus, we’ll discuss when it’s wise to pass on a deer, emphasizing the importance of patience and knowing your limits. Join us for insights that will enhance your hunting experience this season!Check Out:

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Over the years, the more you deer hunt, the more you learn. From the summer months to the rut, you are constantly tracking target bucks and your young studs. When hunting season comes around, that is the time when you learn the most about your deer. You can see their patterns, how dominant of a buck they really are, and you begin to see what their flaw is that will give you a shot opportunity. However, each buck is different, they each have their own personalities. One buck can be a traveler that disappears for weeks at a time, while another could be a total home body. The real question is, how much of that past history can you apply to your current target buck? On this episode of the Raised Hunting Podcast, we dive into our history books and take a look at how we hunted our mature bucks over the years. We look at the patterns these deer have had, how dominant they were, and where their core areas have been to try and find tactics we can use on our current target bucks. From year to year each deer is different, however you can pick out strategies that have worked to give you the best chance at your current bucks.

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To say that some people may go to extreme measures to chase a monster buck is an understatement when it comes this case. After nearly a year since the Ohio giant was poached, Cj Alexander has now pleaded guilty to 14 criminal charges. Back in November of 2023, Alexander poached potentially the biggest typical whitetail in Ohio state history. Not only did he illegally harvest the animal, he proceeded to appear on numerous podcasts with an elaborate lie to cover up his criminal activity during the on going investigation. On this episode of the Raised Hunting Podcast we give our real opinions on the matter and discuss how this affected the hunting community as a whole. We also discuss what we believe the punishment for poaching should truly be. Would jail time and a revoked hunting license deter someone from poaching a big buck, or is the reward worth the risk? For all of you guys and gals out there looking for hunting strategies and whitetail discussion, don't worry we have that in the episode as well. We breakdown how the season has been going so far, what we have seen in buck movement, calling strategies, and how the next coming weeks could be a key time to be in the woods. So buckle up, for all of you that like seeing a fired up discussion, you are getting exactly what you asked for!

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For a lot of you guys out there, the weekends are the best time in the fall. That means it's time to get out in the woods because it may be your only time to hunt if you can't take time off. After a week full of work, Saturday and Sunday is your time to go chase after those big bucks. However, for the longest time, certain states only gave you one day to hunt, making it illegal to hunt on Sundays. This can make it incredibly tough on your typical 9 A.M. to 5 P.M. weekly workers to get any chance of getting on a target buck. Almost all states that have had that law in place, have now put it to rest. However two, more states still have this "Blue Law" in place. On this episode of the Raised Hunting Podcast we discuss some of the old "Blue Laws" and how they have affected hunters. We also discuss the validity behind the October lull in the deer hunting world. From seeing how the weather can affect deer movement to even discussing moon phases, we try to decide whether the October lull is fact or fiction.

Whitetail season is in full swing. In some areas, farmers have begun their harvests, cooler mornings are coming, and scrapes are beginning to see more activity from bucks. For some of you guys out there, your target bucks have already shown up. For others, you are either still waiting on him or you came into the season waiting to find a shooter. October can be one of the best times to hunt a target buck while he is still on his pattern before the chaos of the rut takes hold. On this episode of the Raised Hunting Podcast, we will be breaking down our October strategies. We discuss the strategies that have proven successful in past seasons, as well as new ones we look to implement on a couple of our target bucks. If you are going into this season with a buck who shows up late, don't worry you are still in good shape!

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Ladies and gentlemen, it is officially deer season! Today is opening day here in Iowa and we are absolutely stoked! We have been getting a lot of questions from you guys about how to hunt your target bucks, where the best spots to hang stands are, and countless more questions as we geared up for opening day. On today's episode of the Raised Hunting Podcast we are breaking down our season strategies for you guys. We discuss how we are going to hunt certain farms, how we will hunt our target bucks early, and what strategies can pay off later in the season. We dive into the history books from years prior on of few of these bucks to see what strategies were successful as well as how these bucks have moved to give us the best chance on pinning them down. We also know there are some of you guys out there, like David, that begin to hit the panic button of your target has not shown up by now. Don't worry guys, he will show up!

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With deer season one week out here in Iowa, we are getting our gear ready! Our bows are dialed in, the camo is getting laid out, and our hunting packs are getting packed up for the next few months. We tend to get a lot of questions from you guys about the gear we are taking into the woods. We get asked about our bow set ups, what extra gear we have packed, and what gear we just can't live without. On this episode of the Raised Hunting Podcast we try to answer as many of those questions as possible. We give you guys a breakdown of our bow set ups and the gear we take into the woods for deer season. We also cover our top three things that are must for us to have in the woods from calls to even our scents that we carry to give us the best edge on those big Iowa whitetails!

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The excitement of getting a new property to hunt whitetails is a tough feeling to beat. Whether you purchase a new piece of ground to own, pay for a lease, or even just get permission on a piece of ground, the mystery of what you will see takes hold. From the first day of scouting it, you begin to look for signs of bucks in the area, rubs, scrapes, even sheds. You are looking for places to hang stands, where to put food plots, what ever you can to give you the best chances of success on this new farm. One of the biggest thing to figure out on a new piece of ground is where the deer are bedding. For new hunters especially, it can be tough to identify what a bedding area is. On this episode of the Raised Hunting Podcast, we dive into the classifications of bedding areas for whitetails. We take a look at properties we hunt and where we have hung stands in the past to give you the best classification of bedding areas we can.

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