The Obsession Podcast

Jim asks what age group of bucks do leave the most sign in the woods is it the older bucks 3.5yrs and up or younger deer do you guys know or have a idea. Well big Jim there has recently been a few studies on this. One study that has a great base line is what the guys agree with. Mike and Karl have over the years been documenting with trail cam footage this very question. So with video footage the guys discuss what the study says, and what they have found on their properties over the last five years. What do you guys think leave us your view in the comments here on the channel. We appreciate each of you if you see something different let us know. We appreciate each of you. Have a great week.

This week Karl and Mike were asked about how to find bedding, and suggestions on creating bedding for success on this years hunting season. Well the guys show off a new project they have just completed to see if they can get deer to bed more on the BMR Mikes property. To also see if maybe they can pick up a few more sheds this year than in the past, and maybe just maybe pick up a couple more bucks on the property for this next season. Check out these cool ideas that seem to be working so far. As always thanks for watching and we appreciate each of you. Have a great week!

Kevin asked the guys what they think is the best seed to plant for green winter food in the fall for deer. Man that is a tough one depending on what you have around you. But the guys have some ideas that have worked for them over the years to help keep your deer herd healthy over the winter, and maybe give you a shot at getting some of the those sheds we all love to pickup. Those elusive sheds that let you know Mr. big has made it through, and now it is time to get ready for next year with a big goal!! As always thanks for watching we appreciate each of you have a great week.

Dan asks the guys if you can manage for older age group's of bucks on small properties 40 acers or less? The guys talk about how they manage to have the older age class of deer every year on there small properties. Karl And Mike hit on what they think is the biggest parts of management to have these deer on the property each year for you to hunt, and they touch on how to hunt them over the season. There are a few specific things the guys do and do not do to be successful each year. Thanks for watching we appreciate each of you and thank you for checking the show out remember to hit subscribe we appreciate each of you. Have a great week we will see you next week.

Bob asks the guys if they think bucks return to core areas after the season. Well Bo the guys explain their views on why some bucks return to last years summer core area and why some do not return. The guys talk about how right now is the time to be gaining bucks on your properties, and how they layout their land todo this very thing. Remember this is the time your properties should be accumulating bucks because this is when they are open to change! As always thanks for watching and give us your view if you have one on this subject we want to hear from the listeners. As always everyone thanks for watching we appreciate each of you.

The guys have been asked many time's by you what they use for scent control products each year for success. Well the guys sit down and discuss what they use , and why they use it. They also talk about what they will not use and why. Over the last 25 plus years of hunting together, and years before they met the guys have tested just about everything they can think of for scent control. Mike and Karl Layout some of the results of their use of these products and what they can prove worked for them and what did not. They discuss the products they use and why them use them. No paid advertising of any products on this podcast. We just tell you what has worked and what hasn't straight up user testimony. Let us know what you use and your thoughts on why. As always thanks for watching we appreciate each of you and your views and comments. Its the start of the 2025 season, and the fourth season of the Obsession Podcast. Thanks again we appreciate each of you.

Kevin asked the guys what they think is the hardest age group class of whitetail buck to hunt. Mike and Karl discuss their thoughts on this and why they think that. The discussion is a view of many different factors and why they believe these deer are a bit harder than most think. But it also speaks to why there are more of this age group taken every year compared to most. What do you think is the age that most whitetails are harvested at and why? We want to hear from you just leave your comments on the channel in the comments section. As always we appreciate each of you. Good luck if you are still out trying to get your deer for this year. Happy New Year to all of you we want to thank you for all of your support this season. We have some great stuff heading your way in 2025 some guest coming to talk with about all deer hunting, Tactics, property layouts, and everything bowhunting. Thanks again we appreciate you all. "Ya Buddy".

WIll asked the guys how they hold more deer and mature buck on their properties over the hunting season, and is it good for the herd over this time? the guys talk about the tactics they use to bring deer on the properties, and keep them over the season then release them to the summer ranges in early spring or late winter. They also discuss the hunting on a property like this and the work involved in producing this type of property year after year, As always thanks for watching we appreciate each of you.

Core and Fringe Bedding Differences. Cory asked the guy the differences in Core Bedding and fringe bedding. Well Karl and Mike have been using bedding tactics for success each year for years. the guys layout the differences which is easier to hunt which one they have the most success hunting and why. Great question Cory, and remember if you have some questions that you would like to ask. Leave a comment right here on the channel and we will address any of them in up coming shows. As always we appreciate each of you watching and checking out The Obsession Podcast. Have a great week and good luck to all of you still hitting it hard to fill your tag in this late season. Stack with it they are still out there!

A listener asked Mike to discuss Funnels, and pinch points. Then discuss the difference, and how to locate the best or them in general. Karl and Mike discuss what they look for when trying to find these great hunting locations, and short cuts that they have learned over the years to see the best ones on maps, and short scouting trips on location. The guys hit on what they think is more productive for hunting in general for great results, and why they know this to be the truth. Then the guys show you some results that they have had over the years whether it be whitetails or western game using these techniques. They have put a lot of the deer on their walls using this information so check it out. Let us know what you guys use to find the best hunting locations on your lands or public lands that you hunt. Remember like and Subscribe we appreciate each of you. Have a great weekend.