The Bowhunter Podcast

The Bowhunting crew downed three bucks in four days during last week's Ohio rut hunt! Join Editor Christian Berg, Contributor Clint Casper and certified whitetail fanatic Ryan Bertsch as they recap the hunt and discuss how adapting to ever-changing conditions throughout the rut was key to their success.

It's Go Time, and we help you score! Dave Mitchell and Matt Morrett from the Pennsylvania Game Commission — two avid deer hunters with more than 50 years of combined bowhunting experience — join Associate Editor Mark Demko to share their top rut-hunting tips, including tactics for adjusting on the fly when the deer seem to disappear, hunting pressured public lands and adapting to challenging weather conditions.

Every bowhunter knows playing the wind and employing proven scent-control practices are critical to success. But what about hunting marginal winds or tricky locations where swirling is common? Buddy Piland of Ozonics joins Associate Editor Mark Demko to discuss best practices when it comes to scent control, how to overcome challenges and how ozone technology can boost your odds of tagging out.

Kill Your Buck Before Halloween Most bowhunters live for the whitetail rut, but late October may be an even better time to kill a mature buck. This week, a pair of big-buck veterans — Billy See of Iowa and Damian Riffle of Ohio — join Associate Editor Mark Demko to talk about why this is their favorite time to hunt and share the tips and tactics you need to bag your buck by Halloween!

Want to know the absolute BEST days to chase whitetails this season? Well, look no further! In this episode, our all-star panel of experts gives you the FIVE BEST days to be in the woods this fall and winter, as well as the longer periods of peak productivity you should key in on as you make your bowhunting plans. Field Editors Bill Winke and Eddie Claypool join Editor Christian Berg and Associate Editor Mark Demko to discuss how you can maximize your time afield!

If you're a whitetail fanatic looking for some fresh field wear options, Vycah is right up your alley. Vycah owner Scott Estes is a self-proclaimed deer-hunting addict who created his products with whitetails in mind. From the original Vycah camoflauge patterns to super-quiet fabrics and a host of thoughtful design features, the entire Vycah lineup is built to help whitetail hunters remain hidden and be more successful.

Some of North America's finest elk hunting can be found in the boreal forests of Northwestern Alberta. Bowhunting in this dense habitat takes place in close quarters, with shots often measuring 10 yards or less. Associate Editor Mark Demko and professional elk guide Brad Kercher take a break from chasing bulls to discuss what makes Alberta's elk hunting so good.

Just about every bowhunter has come to the end of a blood trail without locating the animal that left it. Now, there is a new option for finding game after the shot thanks to Ohio-based Drone Deer Recovery. Owner Mike Yoder joins us to discuss the growing popularity of using thermal drones to recover downed game, drone recovery success rates and how state regulations impact the use of this fascinating technology.

If you are looking for bowhunting adventure, few destinations can match Manitoba. From bruiser black bears to trophy whitetails and a shot at a 60-inch moose, this remote Canadian province offers bountiful game and stunningly beautiful landscapes. Keevin Erickson of Travel Manitoba joins Associate Editor Mark Demko to discuss why this destination should be on every bowhunter's bucket list!

Every bowhunter wants an edge. Well, what if you could know the best days to spend in the woods? Using data gleaned from millions of trail-camera photos gathered across many years, avid public-land bowhunter Steve Sherk did just that. In this episode, Sherk reveals the secret behind his "30/30" hunting strategy and how it has helped him and many others tag mature whitetail bucks.