Last week we made the commitment to try a new style of deer hunting before the next episode came out, and we kept our promise. This week's episode was recorded right after we returned from the whitetail woods and learned exactly what not do in terms of calling in a doe. We also discuss a new project for Jordan in the habitat segment, a 200-inch deer killed in Mississippi in an unorthodox and comical manor, a 101-year-old man killing a buck, and the continuing controversy surrounding the upcoming vote on mountain lion hunting in Colorado. Check it out. 

To find the Consumed YouTube Channel go here:

https://youtube.com/@consumedhunting?si=1grBx_uo4oJoYUiY 

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We are one week into October. The weather has been warm, the rain has been scarce, and the deer reports have been few. However, we have been making the most of our time between finishing up food plot projects, staying sharp on archery, making plans for an unorthodox deer hunt, and more. We also check in with Jordan for the weekly habitat segment, as well as the upcoming Consumed videos. We round it out with a wild wolf story from Wisconsin, and new segment about wild game cooking. 

For more about Consumed Hunting videos: 

https://youtube.com/@consumedhunting?si=EE3_5EQzmZmi4-Ry 

To Find out more about the Land we talked about in this episode: 

https://openseasonproperties.com/property_category/land/

Holy smokes it's October! Deer season is officially here and we couldn't be more excited about it. In the first part of this episode, you'll be treated to a recording of us doing a little "in-the-field experimentation" as we shoot a an arrow at an elk scapula to see what kind of penetration we get with an very popular expandable broad head. The results may surprise you. We also discuss the most recent elk trip, Jordan's update from the Arkansas waterfowl project, plans for the deer season, this past weekend's public field day at Leaf River WMA, and the positive responses to the Dig Deep Episodes. 

Mississippi is presently known for being an extremely high deer density state. In fact, it has one of the highest deer densities in the entire United States. However, have you ever stopped to think if it has always been that way? You might be surprised to know that not too long ago, whitetail deer were almost completely wiped out of the state, and the sole reason they succeed today is because of very intentional conservation efforts. In this episode, we talk with MS deer program coordinator William McKinley about the history of deer here in Mississippi.  #DigDeep 

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We recently returned from an early season elk hunt in Colorado. We tell you all about it- the good, the bad, and the ugly. We also touch on the proposed mountain lion hunting ban in the state of Colorado that will be voted on this upcoming November. Lastly, we discuss the NEW Consumed_osp YouTube channel, which is something we have been working on for while and are pumped for yall to see. Check it out! 

Consumed YouTube Channel here:

https://youtube.com/@consumedhunting?si=_JCxSq_NgKB-7it- 

Food plot are consistently one of the hottest topics in the whitetail hunting world. What do I plant? When do I plant? How do I plant? These are just a few of the hundreds of questions that come along with the subject. This week, we take the subject and dissect it from one end to the other, in attempts to leave no stone unturned. 

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There is only one time of year where the stars align in such a way that we are able to have a big social gathering, go on a hunt, watch college football, and celebrate the kick-off of fall hunting seasons. The opening day of dove season in the southeast is arguably most popular and most participated in hunt across the whole region. In this conversation we dive into telling some of our most interesting stories from the dove field- some are good, all are entertaining, and some are just a good reminder to be safe while hunting. 

Welcome to the Dig Deep episodes, where we take a single subject and really try to dig in and see what we can learn and gain insight from. In this first episode, we decided to focus in on the incredible life of Fannye Cook. Fannye was a Mississippi native born in the late 1800s and dedicated her entire life to the natural resources of Mississippi. She is truly one of the most impactful conservationists this state has ever seen. If you have ever hunted, fished, camped, hiked, or enjoyed the natural resources of the Magnolia state, you owe this woman a debt of gratitude. 

"Fannye Cook: Mississippi's Pioneering Conservationist" the book:

https://www.upress.state.ms.us/Books/F/Fannye-Cook 

More history of Fannye Cook:

https://www.mshistorynow.mdah.ms.gov/issue/fannye-cook-pioneer-conservationist 

Archery season is virtually here, and it's past time to start getting ready. I think all of us that bow hunt can agree that getting out and shooting your bow is one of the most fun and necessary things to do to get prepared. that is, unless you have target panic. This summer, I had the worst flair up of target panic that I have ever had in my life. It got so bad that I even had thoughts of canceling some upcoming hunts. Thankfully, I was able to find the resources necessary to conquer it. Shot IQ with Joel Turner is the real deal, trust me on that one. We also dive into some practice tips and routines, general bow setups, and situations you can run into while elk or deer hunting. 

click here to learn more about Shot IQ:

https://www.shotiq.com/home 

The STL podcast might have gone away for a little while, but the hunting never stopped. After introducing the brand new Habitat Segment in the first part of the conversation, Jordan and I share a few of our favorite hunting stories that happened between the time of the podcast going dormant and now! It involves finding ourselves somehow in the middle of an entire herd of elk, and drawback on a whitetail buck that has more droptines and kickers than Jordan had arrows in his quiver. We also left a few hints about what to expect about the new Digging Deep episodes! The first will release at the end of this month!