The Drop-Tine Report

On this episode of the Drop-Tine Report podcast, outdoor writer Richard G. Bernier talks about tracking deer and how he consistently harvests big bucks by following the tracks of a buck in the snow or dirt. He discusses how he ages a bucks' track, how he determines the size of a buck long before he sees him, and how he successfully gets within shooting distance of a buck.

On this episode of The Drop-Tine Report podcast, Roger Sigler from Antler Ridge discusses how to train an adult dog to shed antler hunt. Many believe you need to start with a puppy which is not the case. In this podcast, Roger talks about training adult dogs, puppies, poodles and even pugs! He also explains why he never uses E-collars.

On this episode of the Drop-Tine Report podcast, Randy Malcore from Trophies of Grace talks about the former Boone and Crockett World Record typical buck, the James Jordan buck. This monster buck was killed in 1914 and is still a sight to behold. In this interview, Randy Malcore talks about how the shoulder mount of the buck went missing and was eventually recovered many years after the buck was harvested. The James Jordan Buck is still the largest typical whitetail ever killed in the United States.

On this episode of the Drop-Tine Report podcast, Deer & Deer Hunting writer Steve Bartylla discusses a big 8-point he harvested this past year. He talks about how the buck survived several close calls with hunters, how the buck became nocturnal, and how he was able to call the buck within bow range with the help of another buck.

On this episode of the Drop-Tine Report podcast, Jeff Sturgis from Whitetail Habitat Solutions talks about building bedding areas, utilizing waterholes, and harvesting big bucks on small parcels of land. Many of the big bucks Jeff has harvested over the years have been taken on parcels that are 40 acres in size or smaller.

On this episode of the Drop-Tine report, Dave Stuckey discusses harvesting a 230-inch monster buck in Ohio. He discusses how he patterns big bucks, gains permission to hunt private property, and hangs treestands close to a buck’s bedroom without getting busted.

In this episode of the Drop-Tine Report, Mick Bowman talks about how he uses deer decoys to outsmart big bucks. Over the last 20 years, Bowman has tagged numerous bucks over decoys. He explains the tactics he uses to bring big bucks in close.

On this episode of the Drop-Tine Report, Clay O’Dell from GrowingDeer TV Talks about an old buck named Slingshot he harvested this fall at the Proving Grounds. This unique buck was easy to pattern, but difficult to kill. Clay talks about filming his own hunt, planting food plots, and aging the old buck.

On this episode of the Drop-Tine Report, Melissa Bachman, the host of Winchester Deadly Passion, talks about harvesting four bucks in one week this fall. She also discusses why waterholes are often her secret weapon when hunting whitetails. Hint: She builds her own waterholes even when hunting on public land if it is legal.

On this episode of the Drop-Tine Report, Doug Benefield from Illinois Connection talks about a Double Drop-tine buck that eluded hunters his entire life. He discusses the habits of the one-in-a-million buck and the close calls he and other hunters had with him. He also discusses what questions hunters should ask an outfitter before booking a hunt to ensure they have a top notch hunting experience.