Spotted Dog Podcast

Deer season is here, and Dan DeWitt is back at the Spotted Dog Podcast table with Nolan, Cory Bahr, and Zach Poole for a deep dive into whitetail hunting.

Dan shares decades of hunting experience and breaks down how he uses mock scrapes, scent, trail cameras, terrain, thermals, feeding schedules, and hunting pressure to pattern mature bucks. The guys get into early-season and velvet tactics, why the first big October cold front can be so productive, using topo maps to find saddles and travel corridors, conditioning deer around feeders and cameras, and some unconventional tactics that might make you rethink the way you hunt.

They also recap the Idaho spring bear hunt, talk 7mm Backcountry rifles and mountain hunting gear, debate Louisiana deer management and “earn-a-buck” regulations, and hear some incredible stories from Dan’s hunts across Africa.

From chasing bears in the Idaho mountains to figuring out a mature whitetail in your own backyard, this one is packed with hunting stories, laughs, and tactics you can put to work this season.

Plus, Tax Free Weekend is happening September 4–6 at Spotted Dog Sporting Goods in Columbia, Louisiana.

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In this episode, Nolan is joined by the main cat putting together the North Louisiana Sportsman's Expo the last weekend in August. Also joining the podcast are the two Title Sponsors, Zack Randall of Reaper Boats and Michael McVay of Duck Commander. They talk all the details of the event and the great things they are bringing to our area!

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History is being made with Louisiana's BRAND NEW archery early season hunt that that will start this fall! Nolan is joined by LDWF Brad Kennon and Rafter P's own Zach Poole and these boys talk it all out. All the details and what this actually means for the state of Louisiana. Check it out and let us know your thoughts on this new season!

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In this episode of the Spotted Dog podcast, the guys have a discussion and share some of the details of the breaking news regarding no more form 4 when buying a suppressor. There is still a lot of information to come in several unknowns, but it is looking promising and we share what we know so far.

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Louisiana has a brand new recreational alligator season, and if you're wondering what changed, how to apply, where you can hunt, and what the new rules mean for hunters, this episode has you covered.

On this episode of The Spotted Dog Podcast, Nolan West sits down with Jeb Linscomb, Fur and Alligator Program Manager with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, to explain everything you need to know about Louisiana's new recreational alligator season. They discuss why the new season was created, how the lottery system works, application fees, hunting zones, where you're allowed to hunt, reporting requirements, and the biggest differences between the traditional alligator lottery and the new recreational opportunity.

They also dive into alligator biology, management, habitat, hunting strategies, and some incredible stories from Jeb's nearly three decades managing Louisiana's alligator program. Whether you're hoping to draw your first tag or you've hunted alligators for years, this conversation is packed with valuable information that will help you prepare for the upcoming season.

If you enjoy hunting, fishing, wildlife conservation, and everything outdoors, be sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode of The Spotted Dog Podcast.

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The weekend so many people have been waiting for is finally here! Reaper Boats is back with its 5th Annual Reaper Fest, and this year's event promises to be bigger and better than ever.

On this episode of The Spotted Dog Podcast, Nolan sits down with Jay Stone and Michael McVay from Duck Commander along with Zack Randall and Dustin Ballance from Reaper Boats to break down everything you need to know about the weekend. From event details and what to expect to behind the scenes stories that only this group could tell, this is an episode you won't want to miss.

We hope to see you this weekend at the new beach in Monroe, Louisiana for an incredible time with great people, some of the top industry names, and plenty of fun!

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The Majestic Bass Tournament is over, and some of the top finishers are sitting down to break it all down.

Connor Nimrod, Jolyn Nimrod, Kade Hilstead, and Allen Anders join us to talk about what actually happened during one of North Louisiana's biggest bass tournaments. We cover everything from summer patterns and LiveScope to new dice style baits, electronics, tournament mindset, and what separates consistently successful anglers from everyone else.

If you've ever wondered how tournament fishermen find big bass, make decisions under pressure, or use today's technology to their advantage, this episode is packed with insight.

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The biggest bass tournament of the year is almost here.

On this episode of The Spotted Dog Podcast, Nolan sits down with the crew behind the Majestic Bass Tournament on Lake D’Arbonne to talk about what’s shaping up to be one of the wildest tournaments the lake has ever seen. Big weights are expected, giant bags are already being talked about, and conditions are lining up for an unforgettable event.

The guys dive into tournament strategy, D’Arbonne bass fishing stories, current patterns, favorite gear setups, and a few fishing secrets that probably weren’t supposed to make it onto the podcast.

If you love bass fishing, tournament season, and hearing real fishermen talk shop, this is an episode you don’t want to miss.

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The biggest bass tournament of the year in Louisiana is almost here!

On this episode of The Spotted Dog Podcast, Nolan sits down with the crew behind the Majestic Bass Tournament on Lake D’Arbonne to talk about what’s shaping up to be one of the wildest tournaments the lake has ever seen. Big weights are expected, giant bags are already being talked about, and conditions are lining up for an unforgettable event.

The guys dive into tournament strategy, D’Arbonne bass fishing stories, current patterns, favorite gear setups, and a few fishing secrets that probably weren’t supposed to make it onto the podcast.

If you love bass fishing, tournament season, and hearing real fishermen talk shop, this is an episode you don’t want to miss.

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Josh Jones joins the Spotted Dog Podcast to talk about his rise in the fishing world, chasing giant bass, and becoming known as one of the top forward facing sonar anglers in the country.

In this episode, we dive deep into how forward facing sonar changed modern fishing, how Josh approaches targeting giant fish, and the mindset behind consistently catching big bass. We also switch gears into a different side of Josh and talk hunting stories, outdoor adventures, and plenty of real conversations from life on the water and in the woods.

If you love bass fishing, electronics, giant fish, deer hunting, and hearing how top outdoorsmen think, this episode is packed with it.

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