The Southern Outdoorsmen Hunting Podcast

By Andrew Maxwell & Jacob MyersSports Wilderness

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August 11, 2025 712 - Dr. Duane Diefenbach: Deer Hiding Spots, Escape Routes, Core Areas—Revealed by Massive GPS Study
Beginning in 2013, the Penn State Deer-Forest Study is the crown jewel of Dr. Duane Diefenbach's career in research.
With over 1200 whitetail deer trapped and fitted with GPS collars, the study has collected an absolutely massive amount of data on how deer navigate the big woods and avoid hunters! Today Dr. Diefenbach reveals some of the most interesting information for hunters that has come from the study so far.
00:00 Introduction and Initial Challenges in Deer Tracking
01:23 Meet Dr. Dwayne Diefenbach: Background and Research
01:59 Long-Term Deer Research and Key Findings
04:31 Insights from GPS Tracking and Deer Movements
09:29 The Fascinating Story of Buck 8917
15:55 Techniques for Capturing Deer
18:56 Understanding Deer Home Ranges
30:11 Terrain and Deer Behavior During Hunting Season
41:11 Hunting Strategies for Steep Terrain
42:35 Deer Population and Density
45:13 Terrain and Vegetation Impact on Deer Movement
46:14 Hunter Density and Deer Harvest Rates
49:14 LIDAR Technology and Deer Habitat Mapping
51:11 Hunting Tactics for High-Pressure Areas
52:40 Deer Behavior During Hunting Season
55:47 Food Sources for Deer in Big Woods
01:10:07 Deer Movement Patterns and Home Ranges
01:18:01 Doe Movement and Family Groups
01:26:05 Antler Point Restrictions and Genetics
01:27:03 Impact of Antler Point Restrictions on Buck Population
01:31:42 Comparing Different Antler Restrictions
01:38:41 Historical Context of Deer Populations in Pennsylvania
01:42:48 Effects of Deer on Forest Vegetation
01:50:36 The American Chestnut and Its Decline
01:56:44 Challenges in Deer Management and Hunting Culture
02:02:12 Future of Deer Management and Hunting
02:09:21 Concluding Thoughts and Farewell
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2 hr 8 min
August 07, 2025 711 - Is One Picture Enough for an Annual Pattern, When to Get Aggressive | LISTENER Q&A
In this Q&A episode, we cover:
1. Using Trail Cams to Pattern Bucks - Is One Daylight Picture enough?
2. How to find spots to be aggressive in this fall?
3. How to hunt feed trees in areas with few feed trees
4. Bonus: A Great ditch funnel example!
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1 hr 1 min
August 04, 2025710 - PREP FOR Your Best Season Yet with Steve Sherk
Today we sit down with a very highly requested guest - Steve Sherk of Sherk's Guide Service.

To run a guiding business on public lands, in a big woods setting, you have to be exceptionally in tuned with how bucks use the woods and move acorss the landscape! Steve has years of experience not only tagging big bucks himself, but also putting other hunters into positions to get a shot at a big woods buck. In this episode, we talk:
The steps Steve takes before the season to be one step ahead

How Steve predicts where bucks will show up in the rut with great accuracy

The first thing to look for in pre-season scouting

Learning plant species that deer love to browse on

Reading the landscape to predict where bucks will be in late summer vs early fall

Steve's trail cam strategy

Why you need cameras on scrapes in late summer
and a ton more!

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1 hr 21 min
July 31, 2025 709 - E-Scouting, Summer Scouting Swamps with Snakes | LISTENER Q&A
On this viewer Q&A we cover: 1. Scouting swamps for deer in the summer - best way to avoid snakes? 2. One Career that is GREAT if you want to hunt a lot3. E-Scouting for deer - what are some features to look for on a map that you can go scout? Got a question for the show? Submit a listener Q&A form - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1uMXPGrab some Southern Outdoorsmen merch here - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1u4aKJoin Woodsman Wire - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1u4aRUse the promo code “southern” for a discount on your OnX Hunt membership here - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1tyfmCheck out the Mobile Hunters Expo -https://linkly.link/2Amhh⁠Save 10% on your next Vortex Optics order at eurooptic.com using the Promo Code “southern10” - https://2ly.link/1wyYOUse code “SOUTHERN25” for a discount on Houndstooth Game Calls: https://2ly.link/24tFzUse code SOUTHERN20 for a discount on all vortex apparel, including eyewearCheck out Latitude Outdoors for your mobile hunting gear - https://2ly.link/1zVDIHave you tagged a deer using something you heard on the show? Submit your listener success story here - Share Your Story HereCome chat with us on our Thursday Hunter Hangouts! Join our patreon - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1uMXUNOTE: Not all advertisements run on this show are endorsed by The Southern Outdoorsmen Podcast unless an ad is read by one of the hosts.

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56 min
July 28, 2025 708 - 30+ Years Of Chasing Public Land Bucks with Michael Perry
Today we sit down with our good buddy, and a living legend of Alabama public land hunting, Michael Perry. Michael is one of the most successful hunters we know and has several different deer in the record books, including the state record muzzloader buck (196"!). In this episode, we talk with Michael about how he developed his style of deer hunting and how he stays on good bucks.

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1 hr 38 min
July 24, 2025707 - Early Season Hunting Q&A!
This is a fun one! We asked you guys to send in questions on our social media accounts, and y'all delivered! In this episode, we are running through a long list of listener questions. Many of the questions have to do with early-season hunting and scrapes, while others focus on terrain features and more!
In a food-rich environment, how do you narrow down the feed trees to hunt?

How do you find bucks in October when they aren’t laying down much sign?

How do you find deer sign in Piney Woods with little to no terrain features?

Underrated tips for hunting public ground?

Hunting funnels vs. hunting sign in the mountains — pros and cons?

Early season — would you prioritize bedding areas, feed trees, or trails between the two?

August 15th and it’s hot — kudzu patch in a creek bottom or just off an ag field’s edge?

Found a buck coming to ag. Move in and scout the bedding or set up on the edge of the ag in September?

Where do y’all usually find early season scrapes in pine/SMZ terrain for buck inventory?

Do y’all have any examples of Piney Woods rut funnels?

Have you seen more success scouting into an area and setting up on best sign, or scouting and then coming back later?

What are the top three browse species deer prefer in the South?

I’m a Florida hunter. I can find bucks but have trouble killing them with 4–6 day quota hunts. Any tips?

What are some good terrain features or areas to find community scrapes in steep hill country?

Where do you make mock scrapes and how do you make them?

Straight wall cartridge or muzzleloader during alternate gun season? If straight wall, what is preferred?

What’s the dream hunt for you guys?

If you could only go on one more hunt, what would the hunt be and where?

What are y’all’s rifle setups?

How do you deal with the difficulty of leaving your kids/family to go on a hunting trip?
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Have you tagged a deer using something you heard on the show? Submit your listener success story here - Share Your Story Here

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1 hr 40 min
July 21, 2025 706 - It's Not Luck — Its Obsession, with Johnathan Moreland
Today we are sitting down with our buddy Johnathan Moreland, one of the most accomplished traditional bowhunters we know. Johnathan has taken a ton of great bucks in Arkansas with traditional equipment, including a 186" buck. Subjects:
- Woodsmanship and Early Hunting Days
- Hunting with Traditional Bows
- The Joy of Hunting: Fun Over Trophies
- Scouting Tips and Gear Recommendations
- Understanding Scent and Thermals in Hunting
- Challenges of Finding Buck Beds in the South
- Traveling and Hunting in Different Terrains
- Learning to Read Terrain Features
- Fundamentals of Hunting in Different Seasons
- Switching to Traditional Archery
- Spear Hunting Whitetail Deer
- Dealing with Increased Hunting Pressure
- Midday Hunting Strategies
- Discussing Hunting Strategies During the Rut
- The Importance of Funnels and Pinch Points
- Bow Hunting: Seeing Deer vs. Killing Deer
- Feed Trees: A Controversial Strategy
- Arkansas Elk Hunt Experience
- The Legacy of Warren Womack
- Balancing Hunting and Work
- Wrapping Up and Social Media Plugs

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1 hr 38 min
July 17, 2025 705 - 2025 Deer Season Look-Ahead with Michael Perry | What You Need to Do to Be Ready
On this episode, we're visiting with our good friend Michael Perry to discuss the conditions heading into the 2025 deer season. Unlike last year, much of the country is getting more than enough rain and the mast crops in many areas is looking strong! Michael has tagged some of his largest bucks in years similar to this, so here he gives us a rundown of what to expect this season, and what you can be doing now to take maximum advantage of the good conditions.

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56 min
July 14, 2025 704 - Find Deer Anywhere with Jeremy Aron & Daniel Lemmon
Today we are talking with our buddies Jeremy Aron and Daniel Lemmon of Do it Yourself Hunter. They are both true woodsmen and seem to always be able to find bucks no matter where they go. Today we are talking about what makes them successful and some of their best hunting stories. Subjects:
- The Dynamic Duo: Jeremy and Daniel
- Hunting Styles and Strategies
- The Importance of Timing in Hunting
- In the Field Tips and Gear Recommendations
- Career Advice for Aspiring Hunters
- Balancing Work and Hunting
- Career Advice and Self-Employment
- Building Woodsmanship Skills
- Learning from Hunting Mistakes
- Effective Archery Techniques
- Finding Unpressured Hunting Areas
- Viewer Questions and Advice
- Setting Up for Success
- Stories of Bucks That Got Away
- Lessons Learned from Missed Shots
- Keeping Deer Hunting Fun and Engaging
- The Culture of Gun Hunting in the South
- Worst Case Scenarios in Hunting
- Concluding Thoughts and Future Hunts

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1 hr 49 min
July 10, 2025 703 - Gaining Permission on New Land, Setups for Hunting Mid Day, Knowing if you Need to Take More Does | LISTENER Q&A
On this Thursday Q&A we cover:

1. What are some tips for asking non-hunter landowners for permission to hunt?
2. What are some good setups for hunting bucks midday (10-2)?
3. How do you know whether or not you need to take more does off a property?

We then talk about some recent summer scouting Andrew has been doing on his club and how the mast crop is looking for much of the southeast this year!

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1 hr 11 min

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The Southern Outdoorsmen is a weekly deer hunting podcast for serious DIY whitetail hunters, hosted by Andrew Maxwell and Jacob Myers. Since 2017 - across 800+ episodes - we've sat down with the…