The Southern Outdoorsmen Hunting Podcast

In this Thursday Q&A episode, we break down listener questions covering funnels, mock scrapes, late-season doe scouting, clearing shooting lanes, and aging deer. We dive into when (and when not) scrapes actually matter, how trail cameras can mislead you during the rut, and why deer movement often looks very different in real time than it does on camera.

We also talk through cold-weather rut behavior, hunting pressure, scent disturbance, and how to adjust your strategy as scraping activity dies off and chasing ramps up. Along the way, we share real-world observations from recent hunts and discuss why hunting the fringes and reading sign on the ground can be more valuable than relying solely on trail cam data.

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In this video, we sit down with our good buddy Scott Seales, who has been a big deer hunting mentor for us in the last few years! Scott's advice directly helped Jacob and Andrew tag their last two bucks, including Jacob's biggest Alabama buck to date! We start by going over how Jacob found the spot he hunted and tagged his big buck on a new-to-him piece of public land in Alabama. We then discuss why a lot of hunters have the skills they need to be successful, yet they still struggle. Scott goes over how he keeps things simple and explains where most guys go wrong when it comes to overthinking big bucks. We are also joined by Andrew's stepdad, Mike Dillon to get an update on his season and learn what has made the biggest difference for him going from not seeing many deer last season, to tagging two bucks and a doe this season. 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 Latitude Outdoors for your mobile hunting gear - https://2ly.link/1zVDIUse code TSOP15 for a discount on Mossy Oak - https://linkly.link/2ERb8Save 10% on your next Vortex Optics order at eurooptic.com using the Promo Code “southern10” - https://2ly.link/1wyYOUse code SOUTHERN20 for a discount on all vortex apparel, including eyewearCheck out the Hunt Regs App - https://linkly.link/2Z6jSUse code “SOUTHERN25” for a discount on Houndstooth Game Calls: https://2ly.link/24tFzHave 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.

In this episode we are hitting some listener Q&A submissions, then talking about Andrew's recent successful hunt on his second big buck of the season! Listener questions:

We then dive into what Andrew has learned this season when it comes to trail cams, and the kind of sign that beats trail cam pictures any day, but especially during the rut!

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Today we are joined by our good buddy Jacob Emery of DO3 Outdoors to discuss his expereince traveling to Alabama to chase the rut, as well as his thoughts on how guys can "make hunting fun again".

Deer hunting doesn’t feel the same for a lot of people anymore — and we think we know why. In this episode we talk with Jacob about burnout, big buck pressure, social media, deer camp, and how to make deer hunting fun again. From balancing work and family to redefining success in the woods, this conversation is for anyone who’s ever felt burned out chasing deer.

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DC Tabbscott has mastered the art of getting permission to hunt from landowners. His system works so well, that he was able to get permission to hunt a property to hunt a 170" Alabama buck, which he ended up tagging this past season! This buck was well known in the area and DC was able to get permission to hunt property that many other hunters had been denied permission to hunt. In this episode we do a deep dive into what it takes to get landowner permission to hunt, whether it is a small property that the owner lives on, a larger property with an absenttee landowner, or even lands owned by LLC's or corperations. DC breaks down why people fail at getting permission and shares the system that has become extremely effective for him. We also cover the incredible story of his Alabama giant and how the hunt went down, from losing access to the property he thought he would tag it on, to encounters with police & more! Watch the hunt here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rgAfnmtToRkGet in contact with DC via his website - https://legacywhitetail.com/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 Latitude Outdoors for your mobile hunting gear - https://2ly.link/1zVDIUse code TSOP15 for a discount on Mossy Oak - https://linkly.link/2ERb8Save 10% on your next Vortex Optics order at eurooptic.com using the Promo Code “southern10” - https://2ly.link/1wyYOUse code SOUTHERN20 for a discount on all Vortex apparel, including eyewearUse code “SOUTHERN25” for a discount on Houndstooth Game Calls: https://2ly.link/24tFzHave 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.

Jacob was able to catch up with a buck in the palmettos this week! In this episode, we cover some listener Q&As, including:

- If you see a lot of turkeys in an area, is that a good sign that deer are in the area?

- Will deer minerals with anti-parasitic medication in them help your deer herd?

- What is the best way to access stands that the wind just isnt quite right for, but you still really want to hunt?

We then go into how Jacob was able to target some hot feed trees in a flat Alabama swamp to connect on a great buck!

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Today we are joined by our good friend Clint Carter to discuss all things pine thicket hunting! Clint is a very consistent public land big buck killer in Alabama and today he discusses how he finds big bucks on monotonous pine country, how he takes a large pine thicket and narrows down the areas the bucks will use, how to determine bedding vs feeding in pine thickets & more!

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Postseason scouting is the best time to learn what deer are doing and build year-over-year knowledge. In this episode we break down what to look for after the season—defined trails, bedding areas, scrape movement, and how leaf-off conditions reveal where deer feel most secure. We also answer questions on mock scrapes, trail cam timing, and whether you should hunt a clearcut from the ground or elevated.

Today we are joined by Alabama native Josh Crocker, who has taken two Alabama public land giants this year, one of which is well over 180"!

We discuss how each hunt went down, and how Josh has developed his system for hunting specific bucks on public ground in the Deep South. We cover his scouting techniques, how he located these two bucks, and how he used annual data to know exactly when to move in.

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- https://linkly.link/2EvPX

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

Use code TSOP15 for a discount on Mossy Oak - https://linkly.link/2ERb8

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

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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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