Sportsmen's Empire - Whitetail Hunting

This episode of Bama Wallhangers features Cody Hall, a Buckmasters representative, discussing his journey from growing up as a South Mississippi hunter to working for one of the most recognizable names in the outdoor industry. Cody explains how Buckmasters began more than 40 years ago with Jackie Bushman and evolved from television competitions and print magazines into a broader media brand that includes television, podcasts, YouTube, social media, and digital content.

A major focus of the conversation is Buckmasters’ effort to connect with everyday hunters. Cody describes the Big Buck Blueprint podcast, which shares relatable stories from hunters who may have limited land, equipment, or resources but still find ways to succeed. Rather than focusing only on record-breaking deer or expensive guided hunts, the show highlights the hard work, setbacks, family involvement, and personal stories behind each hunt.

Cody also offers advice for young and inexperienced deer hunters. He recommends learning the land, talking with experienced hunters, understanding deer travel patterns, and using trail cameras as a tool without relying on them completely. He emphasizes that food, water, and bedding are the essentials deer need, and he encourages hunters to pay attention to natural food sources, terrain, bedding areas, and seasonal movement.

The episode closes with stories about Cody’s first deer, his family’s growing love for the outdoors, and the importance of sharing hunting experiences with children. The hosts also discuss the Buckmasters scoring system, which gives deer full credit for their natural antler characteristics without deducting for irregularities and does not require a drying period or velvet removal. Overall, the conversation presents hunting as more than harvesting an animal—it is also about family, memories, stewardship, faith, and spending time outdoors.

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In this episode, Nick explores the sensory and cultural experiences that define autumn, from seasonal preparations to culinary delights, and how to mentally embrace the season's unique flavor.

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In the final installment of The Becoming Series, Jeremy takes a step back from the pursuit and asks a bigger question: What are we actually leaving behind? Looking back on memories of hunting and growing up with his dad, Jeremy reflects on how hindsight changes the way we see the moments we once took for granted. We’re never guaranteed another hunt, another conversation, another opening morning, or another ordinary day with the people we love. But we are fortunate to still have the opportunity to make new memories—and sometimes, the moments we don't recognize as significant while we're living them become the ones we treasure most.

Jeremy also gets personal about fatherhood, the pressure he puts on himself to be more and give more to his daughters, and what it means to look in the mirror and wrestle with the man you're becoming. Maybe legacy isn't about doing more, accomplishing more, or leaving something impressive behind. Maybe it's about being present, showing up, and leaving something good in the people we love. As the series comes full circle through preparation, identity, consistency, resilience, and finally legacy, Jeremy asks the question that may matter most: What are you becoming and what will remain because you were here?

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Some of the best deer habitat isn’t on giant farms - it’s built one pond, one apple tree, and one overlooked bedding pocket at a time. Dan Johnson and Adam Larson break down how a 35-acre Wisconsin property becomes a legit buck magnet when you combine food, cover, access, and a little obsession.

Adam shares the real-world habitat decisions behind his place in Columbia County, from a 20-by-30 pond tucked into a transition line to a 49-tree apple orchard planted for a harvest window that runs from August into October. You’ll hear why he favors semi-dwarf and standard varieties, why fencing matters for the first 5 to 7 years, and how disease-resistant apples can outperform the typical “deer tree” setup most hunters try and abandon too early.

We also get into the deer foods most hunters overlook. Adam talks pignut hickory, heavy acorn years, micro food plots, and why buckthorn and prickly ash - the “bad” stuff in habitat circles - can create the kind of nasty travel corridor mature deer love. Dan and Adam also compare notes on the September shift, with both seeing bucks redistribute as velvet comes off and crops change, sometimes to their advantage and sometimes not.

The conversation goes deeper into strategy, too. Adam explains how he hunts a property with swirling thermals, why wind and access dictate when he can actually enter the woods, and what it means to manage a small acreage that’s surrounded by neighbors who know exactly what he’s built. They also tackle CWD head-on - what it looks like in the field, how it compares to EHD, and why Adam believes the disease is real but not the herd-ending collapse many hunters were led to fear.

If you’re trying to squeeze more out of small acreage, build better deer habitat, or simply want a smarter way to think about early-season hunting, this one is packed with practical takeaways. Perfect for whitetail hunters who want less hype and more field-tested strategy.

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In this episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman, Mitchell is joined once again by Albert Tomechko for a conversation about how deer hunting changes as life gets busier. Between work, kids, sports, family commitments, and everything else competing for time in the fall, the days of building an entire schedule around the perfect weather pattern or hunting every opportunity aren't always realistic. Mitchell and Albert talk about learning to adapt, communicating with family, making the most of limited opportunities, and recognizing how much unnecessary pressure hunters can put on themselves. Social media only adds to that pressure when it seems like everyone else is killing bigger bucks, hunting more states, and spending more time in the woods. But at some point, every hunter has to decide what success actually looks like for them.

The conversation eventually turns toward the practical side of making limited hunting time count. Albert shares how he uses food, habitat, trail cameras, access, wind, and recent information to narrow down opportunities rather than forcing a hunt to happen the way he imagined it. Mitchell and Albert discuss learning from bad stand locations, improving access, knowing when a morning or evening hunt makes sense, and adapting when deer don't follow the plan. More than anything, this episode is a reminder that hunting doesn't have to look the same for everyone—or even remain the same throughout your own life. Whether success means a mature buck, a doe in the freezer, improving a property, sharing a recovery with family and friends, or simply finding a few quiet hours in the woods, the important part is making hunting fit the life you actually have.

The advice most deer hunters get about access routes is backwards. If you want more daylight deer sightings this season, start thinking like the deer do, not like the guy walking straight to a stand.

Dan Johnson and Jason Thibodeau break down the route-planning mistakes that cost hunters their best chances, and the simple shifts that can make a small property huntable again. If you’re juggling family schedules, limited days in the woods, or a piece of ground that only offers one way in, this conversation gets practical fast.

Dan shares the moment that changed how he hunts forever: when he stopped marching directly to tree stands and started reverse-engineering his approach from the deer’s point of view. Jason adds the realities of hunting smaller parcels, big properties with only a few access options, and what happens when wind, terrain, and pressure all collide.

You’ll discover:

• Why the best access route often starts with the destination, not the truck
• How to use fence lines, waterways, terraces, and terrain breaks to stay hidden
• Why the “rule of ninety” can help you slip into a stand without blowing everything out
• How thermals and water can move scent farther than most hunters realize
• When to hunt aggressively, when to back off, and when to move your stand altogether

Dan also shares a real-world example of tearing down a setup mid-hunt and relocating just 15 to 20 yards to get within range, then killing the buck that evening. Jason explains how he thinks through exits as carefully as entrances, especially when hunting staging areas and bedding areas where one bad walk-out can burn a spot for good.

If you’ve ever wondered whether access routes matter more than stand locations, or how to balance wind, terrain, and limited time in the woods, this episode gives you the kind of field-tested guidance you can use right away. Essential listening for bowhunters, public-land hunters, and anyone trying to turn a good piece of ground into a better one.

On this episode, Pierce sits down with Eili Haight to dive into the unique world of operating a chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers on a college campus! Eli is a senior Wildlife Ecology & Management major, and the President of the UW Stevens Point chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers. In this conversation, Eli shares some of the things that make a BHA chapter on campus special, including learn to hunt events, opportunities for students to try new pursuits, residence hall wild game kitchens, a well-equipped gear library, research in Alaska, and tons more!

Huge thanks to Eli for coming on the show! Be sure to follow along with everything the UWSP BHA chapter is doing @uwsp_bha on social media

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In this episode, I sit down with Pastor Josh Franklin from Solid Rock Church for a real and honest conversation about faith, purpose, and the outdoors.

We dive into what it truly means to have a relationship with Jesus—not just knowing about Him, but walking with Him daily. Pastor Josh shares his personal journey of growing in faith, the challenges he’s faced, and how staying rooted in Christ has shaped his life and leadership.

We also talk about how faith and the outdoors connect in a powerful way. There’s something about being in the woods that brings clarity, perspective, and a deeper appreciation for God’s creation.

And of course, we couldn’t wrap up the episode without talking deer season. We get into what we’re expecting this year, strategies for chasing big bucks, and the anticipation that makes this time of year so special.

Whether you’re strong in your faith, just starting your journey, or simply love hunting season, this episode has something for you.

Faith. Growth. Big bucks. Let’s get into it.

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In this episode, Jon Teater discusses how to improve food plot design and support better crops. The discussion leads to a better understanding on why deer don’t eat brassica. Deer often walk right past corn and brassica, and there are tricks that can produce better crops, create more attraction, and get deer right where you want the. Jon discusses bigger habitat design models for food plot and why we often need to think ahead, and what practices will overall benefit our soils.

Takeaways

• Food plot design and layout
• Foliar sprays for turnips, rape, radish
• Healthy plants
• Deer behavior and risk perception
• Habitat within food plots
• Rotation and diversity in food plots
• Strategies for attracting and holding deer
• Use of cover crops and overseeding
• Importance of access and concealment 

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In this solo episode of the We Do This Too Outdoors Podcast, I get real about what it means to stop hunting just for the deer and start hunting for the moment. The sunrise. The quiet woods. The sound of leaves moving. The time spent sitting in a tree. The memories made with family and friends. The lessons God teaches us when we're willing to slow down and listen.

We put a lot of pressure on ourselves to fill tags, chase bigger bucks, and make every hunt successful. But what if success in the outdoors isn't always measured by what you bring home?

Sometimes the biggest part of the hunt is simply being there.

This episode is a reminder to slow down, enjoy the process, appreciate the opportunity, and understand that the memories you make in the woods can mean more than the deer you take.

Stop hunting the deer. Start hunting the moment.

Because one day, you may look back and realize the moment was the trophy all along.

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