The Southern Outdoorsmen Hunting Podcast

By Andrew Maxwell & Jacob MyersSports Wilderness

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The Southern Outdoorsmen Hunting Podcast episodes

July 07, 2025 702 - Develop a System to FIND DEER FAST & Set Up RIGHT with Aaron Warbritton
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In this video, we are talking with Aaron Warbritton of ⁨@TheHuntingPublic⁩ about improving your odds in the deer woods, even on limited time. Subjects include:
• How to find deer quickly when time is limited
• Weekend warrior deer hunting tactics for success
• Scouting strategies for high-odds deer setups
• How to hunt efficiently on public land
• Reading terrain and sign to locate deer bedding
• Setting up close without getting busted
• How to capitalize on hunting pressure
• Using historical sign to predict deer movement
• Importance of adaptability in deer hunting
• Woodsmanship tips for modern hunters
• Why simple setups often work best
• How to hunt smarter—not harder—with limited days
and a ton more!

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2 hr 10 min
July 03, 2025 701 - The Key to Deer Hunting "Honey Holes" - Pressure vs Timing! | LISTENER Q&A
This week we are hitting some listener Q&A submissions, then talking about how we are planning our trip for Iowa! Q&A's are:
1. How can you hunt your best spots every year without the deer learning to avoid those spots?
2. What are some tips for getting your kids into hunting?
After the Q&A's, we talk about our plans for Iowa, including how we are e-scouting before the hunt, gear recommendations and more. We also share the #1 thing we have learned to NOT do when going on a hunting trip!
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Use code SOUTHERN20 for a discount on all vortex apparel, including eyewear
Check out Latitude Outdoors for your mobile hunting gear - https://2ly.link/1zVDI
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 1 min
June 30, 2025 700 - Don't Overthink Big Bucks with Mark Tatum & Scott Seales
This one has been years in the making! Long-time listeners know Scott, and Mark is a lifelong buddy of Scott's.
They are known to us locally as the kings of a certain WMA...having a very long history of killing great bucks out there. One great thing about Scott & Mark is that they keep things simple, and anyone could use these tactics. Subjects include:
- The #1 piece of sign to focus on for locating mature bucks
- Always scout after a good rain
- Finding a buck's orbit
- Hunting thick pine country
- Hunting the natural browse that deer love
- Keep things simple
- Keep things fun

and a ton more! If you enjoy this episode, share it with a buddy!

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Save 10% on your next Vortex Optics order at eurooptic.com using the Promo Code “southern10” - https://2ly.link/1wyYO

Use code “SOUTHERN25” for a discount on Houndstooth Game Calls: https://2ly.link/24tFz

Use code SOUTHERN20 for a discount on all vortex apparel, including eyewear

Check out Latitude Outdoors for your mobile hunting gear - https://2ly.link/1zVDI

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 44 min
June 26, 2025 699 - Mature Buck habits, Stand Placement & Terrain Reading w/ Jim Forbes [THROWBACK]
“You can know all this stuff and still not be a killer. You’ve got to put yourself in position over and over again and be willing to blow it and keep learning. That’s what a good predator does.” - Jim Forbes

In this throwback episode, we are bringing EP. 190 back to the top of the feed! In this episode, we interview Jim Forbes, a highly successful mountain buck hunter from Virginia.

Jim has kept a journal of all his hunters for 30+ years. Over the years he has identified what it is that makes him successful and keeps doubling down on it. Jim puts a ton of focus on being a good predator and using woodsmanship.

This is an all-time favorite episode of ours! Y'all enjoy.

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Save 10% on your next Vortex Optics order at eurooptic.com using the Promo Code “southern10” - https://2ly.link/1wyYO

Use code “SOUTHERN25” for a discount on Houndstooth Game Calls: https://2ly.link/24tFz

Use code SOUTHERN20 for a discount on all vortex apparel, including eyewear

Check out Latitude Outdoors for your mobile hunting gear - https://2ly.link/1zVDI

Have you tagged a deer using something you heard on the show? Submit your listener success story here - Share Your Story Here

Come chat with us on our Thursday Hunter Hangouts! Join our patreon - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1uMXU

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1 hr 42 min
June 23, 2025 698 - Don’t Start With Sign—Start With the Landscape with Clay Newcomb
Today we sit down with Clay Newcomb of ⁨@MeatEaterTV⁩ , host of the Bear Grease Podcast on the ⁨@MeatEaterPodcastNetwork⁩ .Clay has hunted all over his state of Arkansas as well as across the country. While he is mainly known for bear hunting, he also has quite a wall full of big whitetails! In this episode, we discuss Clay's upbringing hunting the piney woods of Southern Arkansas and his transition into mountain hunting later on. In this episode, he explains: - Why timing is the most important aspect of having a successful deer hunt- Not getting sucked into sign- Looking at the landscape first- Eliminating large areas that aren't good for deer hunting- Lessons from his mentors on mountain huntingand a ton more. We also have a great discussion around bear hunting on public land in the mountains, without the use of bait or hounds.
01:44 Clay Newcomb's Background and Family Influence05:32 The Evolution of Hunting Techniques12:42 Mentorship and Learning from Peers15:54 Adapting to New Hunting Environments19:43 Scent Control and Hunting Strategies25:56 Balancing Life and Hunting27:53 In the Field Tips and Gear Recommendations39:23 The Importance of Timing in Hunting40:18 Learning from Experienced Hunters43:18 Introduction to Bear Hunting43:53 The History of Bear Hunting in Arkansas47:18 The Fascination with Bears52:10 The Significance of Bear Grease54:52 Challenges of Public Land Bear Hunting01:13:30 The Resurgence of Black Bears01:18:07 The History of Bear Hunting in the South01:18:23 Generational Memory and Wildlife Erasure01:20:16 Bear Hunting Techniques and Tips01:33:08 The Role of Mules in Hunting01:39:57 Close Encounters and Risky Situations01:48:56 About the Bear Grease PodcastGot 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/1tyfmSave 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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1 hr 52 min
June 19, 2025697 - SUMMER SCOUTING Listener Q&A
For this Thursday Q&A we are covering:
How do deer use ponds, and how should you scout them?

Will deer still be bedding in the same places that you jump them in summer when fall comes around?

How to scout feed trees pre-season (know which oaks will be hot later this fall)
We also cover our big plans for this fall...we drew the tag we wanted!!

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Save 10% on your next Vortex Optics order at eurooptic.com using the Promo Code “southern10” - https://2ly.link/1wyYO

Use code “SOUTHERN25” for a discount on Houndstooth Game Calls: https://2ly.link/24tFz

Use code SOUTHERN20 for a discount on all vortex apparel, including eyewear

Check out Latitude Outdoors for your mobile hunting gear - https://2ly.link/1zVDI

Have you tagged a deer using something you heard on the show? Submit your listener success story here - Share Your Story Here

Come chat with us on our Thursday Hunter Hangouts! Join our patreon - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1uMXU

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41 min
June 16, 2025 696 - Why Deer Stop Moving When You Start Hunting with Dr. Stephen Ditchkoff
What really makes a buck disappear?
In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Steve Ditchkoff from the Auburn University Deer Lab—one of the most respected whitetail researchers in the country—to unpack the real science behind deer movement, hunting pressure, and how deer learn to avoid us.
We cover decades of GPS-collar research and get into the nuts and bolts of what’s really happening in the woods when the deer hunker down. Whether you hunt every weekend or just once a season, this episode is packed with insights that will change the way you think about deer behavior.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
• How deer pattern hunters—and not the other way around
• Why mature bucks vanish after just one encounter
• The surprising role hunting pressure plays in movement
• When deer are most likely to move during daylight
• The truth about culling bucks and its long-term impact
• Why deer avoid heavily hunted areas—even when hunters aren’t present
• How Dr. Ditchkoff’s research has changed the way he hunts
This isn’t just theory—it’s backed by over 20 years of real-world, scientific data from across the Southeast.
Recorded at Auburn University, this conversation blends research, experience, and practical advice for the everyday deer hunter.
Subscribe for more deer hunting science, strategy, and storytelling.
#deerhunting #whitetaildeer #huntingtips #deerbehavior #auburnuniversity #southernoutdoorsmen #huntingpressure #gpscollars #whitetailbiology #outdoorpodcast01:54 Dr. Doff's Background in Deer Research
03:25 Surprising Discoveries in Deer Behavior
04:24 The Individuality of Deer
05:41 Impact of Hunting Pressure on Deer
08:14 Personal Hunting Experiences and Strategies
09:57 Auburn's Renowned Deer Lab
11:05 Captive Deer Research Facility
12:34 Focus on Mate Selection and Movement Patterns
13:31 GPS Study and Home Range Excursions
18:03 Impact of Hunting Disturbance on Deer Movement
32:20 Weekend Hunting Patterns and Deer Behavior
37:29 Understanding Deer Home Ranges
38:35 Young Bucks and Excursions
40:16 Factors Influencing Home Range Size
41:16 Impact of Hunting Pressure on Deer Movement
42:39 Seasonal Home Range Shifts
43:52 Habitat Quality and Deer Behavior
44:05 Challenges in Measuring Deer Excursions
47:49 Creating Safe Havens for Deer
49:47 Deer Behavior in Hunting Clubs
51:25 The Mystery of Unseen Bucks
58:16 GPS Data and Deer Movement
01:04:27 Moon Phases and Deer Activity
01:07:54 The Complexity of Predicting Deer Movement
01:13:34 The Evolution of Hunting Preferences
01:14:29 The Debate on Culling Bucks
01:16:29 The Role of Mature Bucks in Herd Health
01:23:47 Nutritional Impact on Deer Development
01:30:03 Challenges in Deer Population Management
01:42:15 Research and Innovations in Deer Management
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Use code “SOUTHERN25” for a discount on Houndstooth Game Calls: https://2ly.link/24tFz
Use code SOUTHERN20 for a discount on all vortex apparel, including eyewear
Check out Latitude Outdoors for your mobile hunting gear - https://2ly.link/1zVDI
Have you tagged a deer using something you heard on the show? Submit your listener success story here - Share Your Story Here
Come chat with us on our Thursday Hunter Hangouts! Join our patreon - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1uMXU
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1 hr 48 min
June 12, 2025 695 - Targeting Specific Bucks, Use of Thermal Equipment & Trip Recaps | LISTENER Q&A
Today we are hitting some listener Q&A submissions as well as recapping some recent trips we went on! Questions:
1. Do we ever try to target specific bucks? Why or why not?
2. What are our thoughts on using handheld thermals to avoid bumping deer while entering and exiting the woods?
We go on to discuss Jacobs fishing trip in Venice, LA, Jacob's successful turkey hunt in WI, or recent road trip we spent recording podcast interviews, and Andrew's new strategy for scouting his club.

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Check out Moultrie’s trail cams here - https://2ly.link/1zJWv

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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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56 min
June 09, 2025 694 - MASTERING Terrain Features with Chuck Young
If you are trying to learn how to hunt whitetail deer on terrain features, this episode will be a "light bulb moment" for you.
Chuck Young is a very accomplished mountain hunter from western Arkansas. He focuses heavily on 3 particular types of terrain features that he has found success on over, and over again.

We discuss what those 3 types of terrain features are, why they are productive, and how to hunt each of them. We then dive into the best of the best when it comes to hunting terrain: compounding features.

If you get something out of this episode, make sure you share it with a buddy!

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Use code “SOUTHERN25” for a discount on Houndstooth Game Calls: https://2ly.link/24tFz

Use code SOUTHERN20 for a discount on all vortex apparel, including eyewear

Check out Moultrie’s trail cams here - https://2ly.link/1zJWv

Check out Latitude Outdoors for your mobile hunting gear - https://2ly.link/1zVDI

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 49 min
June 05, 2025 693 - The Man Who Changed Hunting Forever: Dan Moultrie
Dan Moultrie is the creator of Moultrie trail cameras and Moultrie feeders. Today, we talk with him about his upbringing hunting in the deep south and the journey of his company in the hunting industry. Dan has lived an incredible life and has tons of amazing hunting stories ranging from whitetails in the southeast, to close calls with Grizzly Bears in remote Alaska! We cover it all in this interview!

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Use code “SOUTHERN25” for a discount on Houndstooth Game Calls: https://2ly.link/24tFz

Use code SOUTHERN20 for a discount on all vortex apparel, including eyewear

Check out Moultrie’s trail cams here - https://2ly.link/1zJWv

Check out Latitude Outdoors for your mobile hunting gear - https://2ly.link/1zVDI

Have you tagged a deer using something you heard on the show? Submit your listener success story here - Share Your Story Here

Come chat with us on our Thursday Hunter Hangouts! Join our patreon - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1uMXU

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1 hr 42 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…