The Fall Podcast

What if the biggest buck of your life could show up on the one day you’d normally tell yourself NOT to hunt?

Adam Hays killed his 221-inch Kansas giant in brutal 85–90 degree weather, on the first night of a Red Moon—and that experience completely changed the way he looks at lunar deer movement.

In this episode of The Fall Podcast, Adam and I dive deep into the Moon Guide, Red Moon predictions, and the controversial debate over whether the moon actually influences mature buck movement.

Adam explains why he believes hunters have been looking at the wrong part of the moon, why its position in the sky matters more than simply looking at the moon phase, and what he discovered after digging into the deer studies that are often used to dismiss lunar influence.

We also talk about using the moon alongside wind, weather, scouting and trail-camera data, how Adam decides when to hunt a location, and why he believes scouting tells you where to be while the Moon Guide can help determine when to be there.

We get into morning hunts, November, hunting mature bucks in terrible weather, common mistakes hunters make, and how even a hardcore moon skeptic can test the theory for themselves.

Is the moon really influencing deer movement—or are we giving it credit for something else?

This conversation might change the way you plan your hunts this fall.

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August is when the real work for November begins.

In this episode of The Fall Podcast, I’m breaking down everything I’m doing right now to get ready for whitetail season. From deploying Moultrie trail cameras and glassing fields from the truck in the evenings to trying to track down two bucks I’m pretty sure survived last season, August is all about gathering information and getting prepared.

I’m also putting in a 2-acre Vitalize food plot, fine-tuning my bow and arrow setup, testing broadheads, and putting plenty of arrows downrange. This is the time of year to find out if your equipment is truly ready—not when a mature buck is standing at 20 yards.

We’ll also get into the less exciting but equally important preparation: washing and organizing my hunting camo, storing it with earth scent wafers, dialing in my hunting pack, and setting up the Flyer Pack as my self-filming pack for the upcoming season.

And there’s still plenty of work to do in the woods, including prepping trees, clearing shooting lanes, and setting up ambush locations with November in mind.

The season may still be weeks away, but the preparation is already underway. If you want to be ready when opening day finally arrives, August is the time to start putting in the work.

In this episode:

The season doesn't start on opening day. It starts with the work you put in right now.

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What if one simple decision on a public land hunt put a 158-inch Kansas giant within bow range just hours later?

This week on The Fall Podcast, Aaron Swan joins me to tell the story behind one of the most unforgettable public land bow kills I've ever heard. After slipping into a Kansas public land setup late in the morning, Aaron pulled a Raised Deer Scents Drag Rag behind him on the way in. A few hours later, a mature 158-inch buck followed that exact trail—and the rest is a story every whitetail hunter needs to hear.

Before we dive into the hunt, we talk about what we're doing right now to prepare for fall, including revamping summer food plots, adding water holes, and why these projects can completely change how deer use your property heading into hunting season.

We also break down why the Raised Deer Scents Scrape King has become one of our favorite preseason tools. The mock scrapes I've built this summer have been absolutely on fire, giving us incredible inventory of the bucks living in the area before opening day.

Whether you hunt public land or private, this episode is packed with real-world tactics you can use this season—from habitat improvements to scent strategy—and finishes with an unbelievable bowhunting story that will have you questioning everything you thought you knew about hunting mature bucks.

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If you're counting down the days until deer season, this is one you won't want to miss.

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Prime Archery - https://www.g5prime.com/

Asio Gear - https://asiogear.com?utm_source=pro&utm_medium=fall

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Vitalize Seed Company - https://vitalizeseed.com/

Kuhle Archery - https://kuhlearchery.com/

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In this episode of The Fall Podcast, Arron sits down with Brett for a deep conversation about whitetail hunting strategy, chasing mature bucks, simplifying the hunt, personal growth, and finding more purpose in the outdoors.

Brett breaks down his decision to scale back his 2026 hunting season and focus on Ohio whitetail hunting and Illinois whitetail hunting after years of trying to manage multiple states, tags, leases, and opportunities. The guys discuss how the modern hunting culture of chasing more states, more tags, and more success can sometimes take away from the reason we started hunting in the first place.

A major topic of the conversation is eliminating friction — removing unnecessary obstacles that keep you from enjoying the process. Arron and Brett discuss how this applies to everything from filming hunts and creating outdoor content to whitetail scouting, deer hunting preparation, and in-season decision making.

Brett shares lessons learned from years of chasing deer across different states, including why he believes focusing on fewer properties and putting more intentional effort into each hunt will lead to better experiences and better opportunities at mature bucks.

The guys also dive into Brett’s career in construction and development management, the frustrations that come with company growth, and the challenge of staying motivated when work becomes more about processes and reporting than solving problems.

This episode goes beyond hunting as Arron and Brett talk about taking risks early in life, pursuing passions before responsibilities pile up, and setting the right example for their kids by continuing to challenge themselves.

Brett also shares his journey through 75 Hard, a 75-day discipline challenge focused on fitness, mindset, nutrition, and personal development. They discuss building habits, overcoming discomfort, and getting back on track when life feels out of alignment.

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If you’re a whitetail hunter, deer hunter, bowhunter, public land hunter, or someone looking to improve your hunting mindset, this episode will challenge you to simplify the process and focus on what truly matters.

Listen to The Fall Podcast for more conversations about whitetail deer hunting, hunting strategy, outdoor lifestyle, conservation, and the stories behind the pursuit.

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Kuhle Archery - https://kuhlearchery.com/

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From NHL Goalie to FaceOff E-Bikes: Dieter Kochan's Incredible Journey | The Fall Podcast

What does it take to build one of the most respected hunting e-bike companies in the country? For Dieter Kochan, it started by selling a championship ring, hockey gear, and betting on himself.

In this episode of The Fall Podcast, Arron sits down with FaceOff E-Bikes founder Dieter Kochan for one of the most fascinating conversations we've had. What starts as a discussion about Dieter's recent retirement quickly turns into an incredible deep dive into his journey—from a 10-year professional hockey career, to serving as a Michigan State Police K-9 officer, to building FaceOff E-Bikes from the ground up.

Dieter shares the untold story of how he financed his first inventory by selling priceless hockey memorabilia and why changing the company from Stealth E-Bikes to FaceOff was one of the biggest risks he ever took.

But the conversation takes an unexpected turn into one of the most eye-opening discussions on deer hunting you'll hear all year. Drawing from years of working tracking dogs in law enforcement, Dieter explains how scent really works, why many hunters misunderstand scent control, how dogs process odor, and how those experiences completely changed the way he hunts mature whitetails.

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Whether you're a diehard whitetail hunter, an entrepreneur, or simply enjoy hearing incredible life stories, this episode is packed with lessons, laughs, and hunting knowledge you won't want to miss.

Be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with another hunter who thinks they know everything about scent control.

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Moultrie just changed the trail camera game.

In this episode of The Fall Podcast, Arron sits down with Mark from Moultrie to break down the all-new Edge 4 trail camera lineup and why it's one of the biggest advancements in cellular cameras in years.

They dive into everything from Buckshot AI, Smart Capture, and zone masking to feeder integration, AutoConnect, and the Game Plan predictive deer movement feature. Mark also explains why Moultrie eliminated SD cards, how a simple firmware update is doubling battery life on Edge 2 and Edge 3 cameras, and what separates the upcoming Edge 4 Pro from the standard Edge 4.

Arron also shares his firsthand experience after running the Edge 4 in the field for nearly two months, including battery performance, image quality, and the features that have impressed him the most.

Whether you're looking to upgrade your trail camera setup, maximize battery life, or simply learn where cellular camera technology is headed, this episode is packed with practical tips and behind-the-scenes insight straight from the people building the next generation of Moultrie cameras.

If you're serious about finding more mature bucks this fall, you won't want to miss this one.

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Prime Archery - https://www.g5prime.com/

Asio Gear - https://asiogear.com?utm_source=pro&utm_medium=fall

Faceoff Hunting Ebikes - https://www.faceoffebikes.com/

Michigan Buckpole - https://mibuckpole.com/

Vitalize Seed Company - https://vitalizeseed.com/

Kuhle Archery - https://kuhlearchery.com/

Everland Outdoors - https://everlandoutdoors.com/ 

Moonguide - https://moonguide.com/

Moultrie - https://www.moultrie.com/

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This week I’m joined by Chad Stearns and Bill Hahn of Jay's Sporting Goods. Chad was recently promoted to President and Bill stepped into the VP of Operations role, so we sat down to talk about what that journey has looked like for both of them.

We get into how they each started at Jay’s more than 25 years ago, what it took to work their way up through the company, and what it means to now be leading a place they’ve both poured so much into over the years. On top of that, we swap some old hunting stories that had us laughing the whole time.

It’s a fun episode with two guys who have been around the outdoor industry for a long time and have the stories to prove it.

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What would you do if an Instagram giveaway completely changed the way you hunted?

This week, I sit down with Michigan traditional bowhunter Aaron Cowhy to talk about the recurve he won from Aron Snyder that changed everything. After winning the bow, Aaron sold his brand-new compound and has never looked back.

More than a decade later, Aaron has dedicated himself to mastering traditional archery and has become incredibly successful on whitetails and other game. We dive into the mindset, discipline, and practice it takes to consistently kill animals with traditional gear, along with the lessons he's learned along the way.

If you've ever thought about making the switch to traditional archery—or just want to hear the story of someone who's committed to perfecting a difficult craft—this is an episode you won't want to miss.

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Latitude Outdoors: thefall

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Jays Sporting Goods - https://www.jayssportinggoods.com/

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Garmin Bow Sights - https://www.garmin.com/en-US/c/outdoor-recreation/sportsman-and-tactical-devices/

Prime Archery - https://www.g5prime.com/

Asio Gear - https://asiogear.com?utm_source=pro&utm_medium=fall

Faceoff Hunting Ebikes - https://www.faceoffebikes.com/

Michigan Buckpole - https://mibuckpole.com/

Vitalize Seed Company - https://vitalizeseed.com/

Kuhle Archery - https://kuhlearchery.com/

Everland Outdoors - https://everlandoutdoors.com/ 

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Moultrie - https://www.moultrie.com/

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This week on The Fall Podcast, I sit down with Cody Osborn from northeast Alabama. If you've spent any time on social media, you've probably seen Cody's success chasing whitetails across the Midwest. Year after year, he tags mature bucks in multiple states, often killing a deer, driving to the next state, and finding success again just days later.

We dive into what it really takes to travel and hunt unfamiliar ground, whether hunting has been made more complicated than it needs to be, and exactly how Cody approaches the first 24 hours after arriving in a new state. We also discuss his standards for harvesting deer, the Kansas property he recently purchased, and what it's like hunting whitetails in Alabama compared to the Midwest.

If you've ever dreamed of loading up the truck and chasing whitetails across state lines, this episode is packed with practical advice and a fresh perspective on keeping hunting simple.

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Prime Archery - https://www.g5prime.com/

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Everland Outdoors - https://everlandoutdoors.com/ 

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Moultrie - https://www.moultrie.com/

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Dan Staton is one of the most recognizable names in the elk hunting world today, but his journey started behind the camera.

In this episode, Dan joins us to share the story of how he got his start in the hunting industry as a cameraman and editor, working behind the scenes of hunting television before launching what would eventually become Elk Shape. Over the last 13 years, Dan has built Elk Shape into a brand that has helped thousands of hunters become better prepared physically and mentally for the demands of elk hunting.

We dive into the early struggles, lessons learned along the way, what it takes to build a brand in the outdoor industry, and how his passion for elk hunting continues to fuel everything he does today.

Whether you're an elk hunter, content creator, entrepreneur, or someone chasing a dream in the outdoor space, there's a lot to learn from Dan's story.

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Latitude Outdoors: thefall

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Garmin Bow Sights - https://www.garmin.com/en-US/c/outdoor-recreation/sportsman-and-tactical-devices/

Prime Archery - https://www.g5prime.com/

Asio Gear - https://asiogear.com?utm_source=pro&utm_medium=fall

Faceoff Hunting Ebikes - https://www.faceoffebikes.com/

Michigan Buckpole - https://mibuckpole.com/

Vitalize Seed Company - https://vitalizeseed.com/

Kuhle Archery - https://kuhlearchery.com/

Everland Outdoors - https://everlandoutdoors.com/ 

Moonguide - https://moonguide.com/

Moultrie - https://www.moultrie.com/

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