Southeast Whitetail

A pillar in whitetail conservation, Dr. Bronson Strickland, joins the show for a deep dive discussion into the breeding season.  Dr. Strickland is a professor at MSU and a host of the Deer University Podcast.  He graduated from UGA with a bachelor's in forest resources, master's from Texas A&M - Kingsville and a doctorate degree from MSU.  I love these discussions on deer biology and behavior.  

Topics include:

1.  Buck bedding habits. 

2.  How detrimental are prolonged breeding seasons (unbalanced sex ratios) to a bucks health and future antler development. 

3.  Fawns who hit a heat cycle……..pros & cons.

4.  Receptive doe discussion……

5.  Buck movement in high density areas. 

6.  Doe group movement during the rut.....feeding habit changes?  

7.  Doe calls / sounds during breeding season.  When and why.

8.  Buck grunts / sounds…..how, when, why…..

9.  Rattling.....

Please follow Mississippi State University Deer Lab on all social channels.  They publish incredibly resourceful data for hunters and landowners.   

Cory and I breakdown tactics we use for the whitetail breeding season. Rattling, scent, grunt tubes and locating the most important part of the rut - does in heat! Will we hang some bucks in the walk-in cooler this weekend???

Thanks for listening. Remember to always know you target before releasing a bullet of arrow. Be safe and good luck this weekend.

Gus & Matt from Whiskey & Whitetails join us this week to discuss deer hunting in the South and some of the very best whiskeys available.  This was a fun conversation because after all, the best part of hunting season is spending time with friends and family after a day in the field.  Thanks for listening and please leave a rating and review.  

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We are back this week to recap the DS2 wknd at the Farm. Cory and I cover everything that we can talk about "on air". We also cover Cory's two customized J. Hamilton Edition rifles that he presented at the cocktail social. He gave one to Joe Hamilton, founder of NDA, and the other will be auctioned off. Stay tuned for details.

Thanks for listening.

This is a powerful and heavy episode discussing what every hunter and conservationist should be doing - sharing the land and natural resources to those wanting the experience of God's creation.  Cory and I had the pleasure to interview Marty Brunson from the Catch a Dream Foundation.  I ask everyone to visit their website and consider a donation.  Large or small, it all helps.  

Please consider supporting their mission.

www.catchadream.org

IG:  @catchadreamfoundation

Cuz Strickland has been on the forefront of hunting conservation and heritage for over 35 years.  A bona fide legend in the outdoor space.  From Mossy Oak to his involvement with the National Wild Turkey Federation and the National Deer Association, Cuz Strickland is a model land & wildlife steward. 

Cory and I were truly honored to interview Cuz; a conservationist we have looked up to since our youth.  We cover many topics including the introduction of kids to the hunting woods, wild game meals and Southern hunting culture.  

Thank you for listening and please consider leaving a 5 star rating and review.  

Please check out Cuz's podcast:  A Fist Full of Dirt. 

This week Cory and I sit down with Travis Tipps and Jeff Ausloos from Norma Precision. Based out of Norway with over 120 years of high level accuracy and design, Norma has opened an operation plant in Georgia. We cover basic fundamentals and key factors that will help you become a better hunter. Practice and ethical hunting is the way to go to soundly procure venison. Norma offers a vast assortment of bullet options through calibers and grain options. Let us know what you think and thanks for listening!

https://www.norma-ammunition.com/en-us

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Ben joins Cory and I to chat about the upcoming Deer Steward 2 course at my family farm. I highly suggest checking out this course for anyone interested in habitat work, deer management and a high level of hunting knowledge. Speakers include: Dr. Craig Harper, Kip Adams, Matt Ross & Ben Westfall. 8/4 - 8/7.

Thank you for listening and I hope to see you this August at the Farm!

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Hailing from the South, Jeff Lindsey joins us this week to discuss differences of Midwestern and Southeastern whitetails, along with, the two distinct hunting cultures. Jeff is an outstanding hunter and land steward with a strong dedication to preserving wild game and habitat. We cover bow hunting, doe management, Little Debbies, the dense South, and hunting with kids. This was a fun episode to record.

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This week newly joined co-host, Cory Parker, and I discuss summer food plot plans and land prep goals. It's an overall hunting B.S. session. Thanks for listening.