As we always say, we love having guests on the podcast. This week we didn't just have any guest, we have Ike Eastman, Son and owner of the Eastman's Hunting Journal, with us out in Wyoming. We talk about the history of the Eastman's and where hunting can take each and every one of us. Tune in for another great episode of The Raised Hunting Podcast!

We all love seeing our big bucks grow every year. We love seeing them on the hoof and on trail cameras during the season and in the summer. It's safe to say that a lot of deer hunters love to see an eight point buck. Now, there is some debate on whether or not that eight will always stay an eight point. This topic came to us in the comments, and we wanted to use our evidence to bust this myth. We discuss the debate of can eight point bucks become more than just an eight. but let us know what you guys think!

Lets face it, every hunter is always out chasing the biggest buck they can during hunting season. You spend all summer scouting, and checking trail cameras. You have your stands set and you are ready to rock. When that first cold front of the year comes in and rut is in full swing, it is game on! What happens when you don't see him as often, or see hardly any bucks for that matter, or any buck you do see already has a doe? What happens when all you see is does? Doe numbers have been incredibly high, and that can cause massive problems to your herd health. We broke down some questions sent in on doe management, and where a good number for buck to doe ratio should be. Every area is different , but still make sure you are getting doe tags and helping out your herd health!

Hunting is world of repetition, patience, and time. It is countless hours of preparation, that can be narrowed down to three months, to even just a matter of seconds. Within the amount of time we take for hunting and the successes we have, we can still make mistakes. Everyone can make a mistake that can prove to be crucial to harvesting your target buck. We wanted to tackle some of the major mistakes that we have all made, and even some minor ones we don't think about. From not shooting your bow enough and checking your equipment, to even cutting corners on how you enter the woods, everything can add up to losing valuable time on your buck. We want to hear from you guys if there were any errors we missed, or ones you have made that no one may consider.

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As we inch closer and closer to deer season, we are checking cameras more, looking for velvet slobs, and checking for sign on properties. Most of the time while checking for sign, we are looking up. We are picturing where to put our tree stands to give us the best shot on that big buck. So that leaves the question, what are we looking for in the "perfect" tree to hang a stand in? We break this down from the angle of having both experiences hunting in stands and saddle sits, to give you guys the best knowledge we can. From checking thermals, to knowing how much cover you'll have during the rut, we wanted to cover as many scenarios as we can. Whether you want to be 12 feet up or 40 feet, always check your wind! Let us know what your ideal tree stand setup is!

When you are hunting, the moments after you shoot can become the most nerve racking. For a lot of hunters, we tend to have a "blackout" moment when we pull the trigger, loosing sight of where we hit the animal. That question of "did I make a good shot", starts running circles in your mind. It is a cycle that many, if not all hunters go through. You can make a bad shot, and back out. You could make the perfect shot and the animal is laying only a few yards away. Then, there are those days you do make a perfect shot, but the animal still wants to give you a run for your money. Don't worry, you guys are not alone, we have dealt with all of these scenarios. In this episode, we wanted to break down a few of our shots for you guys, and the scenarios they put us in. From getting a second shot on a monster buck, to making a perfect shot and having to track the deer, to shot placement on your bucks, we cover as much information as we can, to bring you guys the best success possible!

In the hunting world, it has been taught that deer urine is the true deer lure. It has been around for decades, and has always been "trusted" to bring in your big bucks. However, the inconsistent success with deer urine makes using it seem like a waste of time. Like we have done before, we wanted to give you guys another break down on how glandular scents work. With deer season inching closer, we are looking to get an inventory of what bucks are moving into the area. With our glandular scents we have been seeing more of our bucks hitting scrapes and rub trees on our cameras then we did seasons ago. We wanted to answer many of the questions you guys have on what scents of ours to use this time of year, and what glandular scents truly mean. We want you guys to keep asking your questions, and share your photos of your Raised Scents bucks!

Deer management on your land can be a tall task. You have a various amount of challenges to face when trying to grow your deer score and population. You may have neighbors, an over population of deer, you may not have a way to hold your deer, or you lease or hunt your ground with friends.. The possibilities are endless. Let's say you are looking to manage your herd, but are growing in hunting and aspiring to go to the next level, you want to harvest for age over score. Well that is what we are discussing today. Warren brought up this topic to spark the conversation from a podcast he was a guest on. Would you shoot a three year old that scores 180, if it is your biggest deer to date, or would you pass him to help your management. We want to know what you guys think

In today's day and age, hunting land can be hard to come by. Is it still possible to get permission, absolutely. However, land in certain states can fly off the counter with hunters from other states leasing out the best chunks. Some pieces were ones you couldn't hunt , and others you had the permission, but were bought out from under you. For those that hunt next to these leases, it can be a challenge to hunt the deer in your area. So what can you do to help your odds on hunting the fringes of those leases? Well that is what we wanted to answer for you guys. Our topic comes from one of our listeners, Jake, in Kansas. He wanted us to break down our opinions on leasing ground, but also what is the best way to hunt the edges of those leases in your area. For those of you looking for another fiery debate, we got one for you today.

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We have all been hunting in the woods and heard the sound of a doe throwing a fit, blowing her head off, and stomping her feet. It is one of the most annoying sounds to a hunter. She has caught your wind and you got busted big time. Your buddies back at breakfast may tell you that you needed better scent control. You tell them, your clothes were scent free, you sprayed before you walked in the woods, and you had an ozone distributor, and she still winded you. As hunters there are countless times that many have experienced this same outcome. So we wanted to debate one of the biggest topics in the hunting world, the effectiveness of scent control. We sat down with three different opinions and 1 CIA study to see just how much scent control can actually play a factor in the woods. We want to here from you guys, does scent control matter in the woods?

Study Link:

https://www.cia.gov/static/6e7d5b61074cbce8462cd16b73028006/Human-Scent-and-Detection.pdf