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What happens when you skip an entire deer season to fly a thermal drone and collect over 150 data points per deer?
In this episode, we sit down with the man who did just that: Derrick Dixon of Whitetail Research, whose viral YouTube videos and data-driven insights are changing everything we thought we knew about mature buck behavior.
Derrick reveals why bucks don’t always bed on the leeward side, the shocking truth behind cold fronts, and the differences between morning and evening mature buck movement. Whether you're a die-hard hunter or curious land manager, this is your masterclass in understanding mature Ozark whitetails like never before.
Our Trusted partners for this episode:
Vortex Optics - Industry leader in scopes, rangefinders, and binoculars
Maverik - Adventure's first stop in the Ozarks
Big Pete's Taxidermy - High-quality work with quick turnaround
Pack Rat Outdoor Center - Everything you need to start your next adventure
00:00 Derrick's "overnight" success
9:30 Drone research insights
23:00 Morning vs. Evening Movement
32:00 Mature Buck Bedding
40:00 Debunked Deer Myths
What is The Ozark Podcast?
In the Ozarks, people have always lived in rhythm with the natural world. Hunting, fishing, and living off the land, aren't just things we do, it's who we are. And though our lives are inextricably linked to the land we live on, we've never been more disconnected from it. So join us, as we travel across the region to bring you the voices of the Ozarks to deepen your connection with the land, sharpen your skills in the outdoors, and help you learn what it means to be an Ozarker.
Our hosts are Kyle Veit and Kyle Plunkett - and our producer is Daniel Matthews
Theme music: 'American Millionaire' by JD Clayton
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