Tony Myers is one of the most accomplished public-land bowhunters in the Deep South — and one of the last of a dying breed. Self-taught, with no cameras and no mentor, he's spent a lifetime learning to read the woods and kill mature bucks. In this episode, Tony walks us through how he finds and kills giants on pressured public ground, the old-school way.In this episode:- How Tony taught himself to hunt and learned to never fear getting lost in big woods- The way he breaks down and scouts ground he's never set foot on- Reading sign that actually matters — rubs, rub lines, and why most scrapes are a nighttime story- Using wind and thermals: finding thermal hubs and why he hunts higher- Why a buck becomes a completely different animal once he's past 3½ — and how safety starts running everything- How a mature buck disciplines himself even during the rut- Why big bucks hold at the cover edge like a statue before they ever step out- The truth about trail cameras — why they can't tell you where to hunt, and how mature bucks learn to dodge them- Slipping in and slipping out: how to hunt a buck without ever letting him know he's hunted- Why one mistake turns a mature buck into a survivalist- Hunting break lines and edges instead of the open hardwoods- Tony's closing philosophy: patience, keep it simple, don't overthink itJoin our Circle Community here - <a href="https://linkly.link/2nCSa" rel="nofollow">⁠https://linkly.link/2o0Sn</a> Grab some Southern Outdoorsmen merch here - <a href="https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1u4aK" rel="nofollow">https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1u4aK</a>Join Woodsman Wire - <a href="https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1u4aR" rel="nofollow">https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1u4aR</a>Use code “SOUTHERN” for a discount on Whitetail Hill food plot seed & trees - <a href="https://linkly.link/2myBP" rel="nofollow">https://linkly.link/2myBP</a>Use the promo code “southern” for a discount on your OnX Hunt membership here - <a href="https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1tyfm" rel="nofollow">https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1tyfm</a>Check out Latitude Outdoors for your mobile hunting gear - <a href="https://2ly.link/1zVDI" rel="nofollow">https://2ly.link/1zVDI</a>Use code TSOP15 for a discount on Mossy Oak - <a href="https://linkly.link/2ERb8" rel="nofollow">https://linkly.link/2ERb8</a>Use code SOUTHERN20 for a discount on all Vortex apparel, including eyewearNOTE: Not all advertisements run on this show are endorsed by The Southern Outdoorsmen Podcast unless an ad is read by one of the hosts.  Our Sponsors: * Check out MyBookie and use my code SOUTHERNOUTDOORSMEN for a great deal: https://www.mybookie.ag * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code SOUTHERNOUTDOORSMEN for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Tony Myers is one of the most accomplished public-land bowhunters in the Deep South — and one of the last of a dying breed. Self-taught, with no cameras and no mentor, he's spent a lifetime learning to read the woods and kill mature bucks. In this episode, Tony walks us through how he finds and kills giants on pressured public ground, the old-school way. In this episode: - How Tony taught himself to hunt and learned to never fear getting lost in big woods - The way he breaks down and scouts ground he's never set foot on - Reading sign that actually matters — rubs, rub lines, and why most scrapes are a nighttime story - Using wind and thermals: finding thermal hubs and why he hunts higher - Why a buck becomes a completely different animal once he's past 3½ — and how safety starts running everything - How a mature buck disciplines himself even during the rut - Why big bucks hold at the cover edge like a statue before they ever step out - The truth about trail cameras — why they can't tell you where to hunt, and how mature bucks learn to dodge them - Slipping in and slipping out: how to hunt a buck without ever letting him know he's hunted - Why one mistake turns a mature buck into a survivalist - Hunting break lines and edges instead of the open hardwoods - Tony's closing philosophy: patience, keep it simple, don't overthink it Join our Circle Community here - ⁠https://linkly.link/2o0Sn Grab some Southern Outdoorsmen merch here - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1u4aK Join Woodsman Wire - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1u4aR Use code “SOUTHERN” for a discount on Whitetail Hill food plot seed & trees - https://linkly.link/2myBP Use the promo code “southern” for a discount on your OnX Hunt membership here - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1tyfm 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 Use code SOUTHERN20 for a discount on all Vortex apparel, including eyewear NOTE: Not all advertisements run on this show are endorsed by The Southern Outdoorsmen Podcast unless an ad is read by one of the hosts. Our Sponsors: * Check out MyBookie and use my code SOUTHERNOUTDOORSMEN for a great deal: https://www.mybookie.ag * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code SOUTHERNOUTDOORSMEN for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Tony Myers is one of the most accomplished public-land bowhunters in the Deep South — and one of the last of a dying breed. Self-taught, with no cameras and no mentor, he's spent a lifetime learning to read the woods and kill mature bucks. In this episode, Tony walks us through how he finds and kills giants on pressured public ground, the old-school way.In this episode:- How Tony taught himself to hunt and learned to never fear getting lost in big woods- The way he breaks down and scouts ground he's never set foot on- Reading sign that actually matters — rubs, rub lines, and why most scrapes are a nighttime story- Using wind and thermals: finding thermal hubs and why he hunts higher- Why a buck becomes a completely different animal once he's past 3½ — and how safety starts running everything- How a mature buck disciplines himself even during the rut- Why big bucks hold at the cover edge like a statue before they ever step out- The truth about trail cameras — why they can't tell you where to hunt, and how mature bucks learn to dodge them- Slipping in and slipping out: how to hunt a buck without ever letting him know he's hunted- Why one mistake turns a mature buck into a survivalist- Hunting break lines and edges instead of the open hardwoods- Tony's closing philosophy: patience, keep it simple, don't overthink itJoin our Circle Community here - <a href="https://linkly.link/2nCSa" rel="noopener noreferrer">⁠https://linkly.link/2o0Sn</a> Grab some Southern Outdoorsmen merch here - <a href="https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1u4aK" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1u4aK</a>Join Woodsman Wire - <a href="https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1u4aR" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1u4aR</a>Use code “SOUTHERN” for a discount on Whitetail Hill food plot seed &amp; trees - <a href="https://linkly.link/2myBP" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://linkly.link/2myBP</a>Use the promo code “southern” for a discount on your OnX Hunt membership here - <a href="https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1tyfm" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1tyfm</a>Check out Latitude Outdoors for your mobile hunting gear - <a href="https://2ly.link/1zVDI" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://2ly.link/1zVDI</a>Use code TSOP15 for a discount on Mossy Oak - <a href="https://linkly.link/2ERb8" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://linkly.link/2ERb8</a>Use code SOUTHERN20 for a discount on all Vortex apparel, including eyewearNOTE: Not all advertisements run on this show are endorsed by The Southern Outdoorsmen Podcast unless an ad is read by one of the hosts.&nbsp; Our Sponsors: * Check out MyBookie and use my code SOUTHERNOUTDOORSMEN for a great deal: https://www.mybookie.ag * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code SOUTHERNOUTDOORSMEN for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy &amp; Opt-Out: <a href="https://redcircle.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

826 - One of the Best Public Land Bowhunters in the Deep South | Tony Myers

Want to go deeper? Join our Circle Community here: ⁠https://linkly.link/2o0Sn Zach Ferenbaugh of The Hunting Public has killed some of his biggest bucks without ever climbing a tree — slipping through cover on the ground, calling them into bow range, and getting close enough to reach out and touch them. In his first-ever sit-down with us, Zach breaks down the woodsmanship behind ground hunting whitetails: reading conditions and other animals, moving through the woods undetected, why deer can't see nearly as well as you think, and why getting closer actually makes a mature buck easier to kill. If you love turkey hunting, hate sitting still, or just want another tool in the bag, this one's for you. In this episode:- Why Zach walked away from the tree stand — and started killing bigger bucks on the ground- How to move through the woods: when to speed up, when to freeze, and how to use wind, rain, and terrain to time every step- Reading other animals as alarms — including the woodpecker "deer alarm" that tips him off before a buck ever shows- Why the nastiest, thickest cover gives the hunter the advantage, not the deer- How deer really see (and why staying still beats staying hidden)- Calling and rattling on the ground: making it sound real, and "becoming the deer"- Deer drives, bumping deer on purpose, and why spooking them isn't the end of the world- Gear, shot angles, single-bevel broadheads, and shooting through cover Special thanks to the NWTF for providing us with a space to record this episode. Join our Circle Community here - ⁠https://linkly.link/2o0Sn Grab some Southern Outdoorsmen merch here - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1u4aK Join Woodsman Wire - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1u4aR Use code “SOUTHERN” for a discount on Whitetail Hill food plot seed & trees - https://linkly.link/2myBP Use the promo code “southern” for a discount on your OnX Hunt membership here - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1tyfm 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 Use code SOUTHERN20 for a discount on all Vortex apparel, including eyewear NOTE: Not all advertisements run on this show are endorsed by The Southern Outdoorsmen Podcast unless an ad is read by one of the hosts.  Chapters:00:00 The three-yard buck01:12 Eight years to finally get Zach on02:24 How ground hunting made deer hunting fun again06:24 More opportunity, faster learning off the ground09:08 The mental hurdle of leaving the tree13:19 Moving through the woods: speed up or freeze16:15 Using wind and conditions to time every move19:34 The best teacher in the woods is the deer itself34:13 Reading conditions to predict where deer bed46:52 Reading other animals and the woodpecker "deer alarm"54:05 Why the thicker the cover, the better58:42 Staying patient with a buck at seven yards1:03:05 Why deer can't see you as well as you think1:11:45 The sign that says sit down — and the sign that lies1:20:24 Deer drives and spooking deer on purpose1:33:00 Becoming the deer: how Zach moves and calls1:40:06 Calling on the ground and making rattling sound real1:54:52 How turkeys and elk made him a better deer hunter2:02:14 What Zach carries: the M2 pack, water, and gear2:12:46 Shot angles, single-bevel broadheads, and shooting through cover2:23:30 Do what makes hunting fun for you Our Sponsors: * Check out MyBookie and use my code SOUTHERNOUTDOORSMEN for a great deal: https://www.mybookie.ag * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code SOUTHERNOUTDOORSMEN for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Want to go deeper? Join our Circle Community here: ⁠https://linkly.link/2o0Sn Zach Ferenbaugh of The Hunting Public has killed some of his biggest bucks without ever climbing a tree — slipping through cover on the ground, calling them into bow range, and getting close enough to reach out and touch them. In his first-ever sit-down with us, Zach breaks down the woodsmanship behind ground hunting whitetails: reading conditions and other animals, moving through the woods undetected, why deer can't see nearly as well as you think, and why getting closer actually makes a mature buck easier to kill. If you love turkey hunting, hate sitting still, or just want another tool in the bag, this one's for you. In this episode: - Why Zach walked away from the tree stand — and started killing bigger bucks on the ground - How to move through the woods: when to speed up, when to freeze, and how to use wind, rain, and terrain to time every step - Reading other animals as alarms — including the woodpecker "deer alarm" that tips him off before a buck ever shows - Why the nastiest, thickest cover gives the hunter the advantage, not the deer - How deer really see (and why staying still beats staying hidden) - Calling and rattling on the ground: making it sound real, and "becoming the deer" - Deer drives, bumping deer on purpose, and why spooking them isn't the end of the world - Gear, shot angles, single-bevel broadheads, and shooting through cover Special thanks to the NWTF for providing us with a space to record this episode. Join our Circle Community here - ⁠https://linkly.link/2o0Sn Grab some Southern Outdoorsmen merch here - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1u4aK Join Woodsman Wire - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1u4aR Use code “SOUTHERN” for a discount on Whitetail Hill food plot seed & trees - https://linkly.link/2myBP Use the promo code “southern” for a discount on your OnX Hunt membership here - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1tyfm 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 Use code SOUTHERN20 for a discount on all Vortex apparel, including eyewear NOTE: Not all advertisements run on this show are endorsed by The Southern Outdoorsmen Podcast unless an ad is read by one of the hosts. Chapters: 00:00 The three-yard buck 01:12 Eight years to finally get Zach on 02:24 How ground hunting made deer hunting fun again 06:24 More opportunity, faster learning off the ground 09:08 The mental hurdle of leaving the tree 13:19 Moving through the woods: speed up or freeze 16:15 Using wind and conditions to time every move 19:34 The best teacher in the woods is the deer itself 34:13 Reading conditions to predict where deer bed 46:52 Reading other animals and the woodpecker "deer alarm" 54:05 Why the thicker the cover, the better 58:42 Staying patient with a buck at seven yards 1:03:05 Why deer can't see you as well as you think 1:11:45 The sign that says sit down — and the sign that lies 1:20:24 Deer drives and spooking deer on purpose 1:33:00 Becoming the deer: how Zach moves and calls 1:40:06 Calling on the ground and making rattling sound real 1:54:52 How turkeys and elk made him a better deer hunter 2:02:14 What Zach carries: the M2 pack, water, and gear 2:12:46 Shot angles, single-bevel broadheads, and shooting through cover 2:23:30 Do what makes hunting fun for you Our Sponsors: * Check out MyBookie and use my code SOUTHERNOUTDOORSMEN for a great deal: https://www.mybookie.ag * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code SOUTHERNOUTDOORSMEN for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Want to go deeper? Join our Circle Community here: ⁠https://linkly.link/2o0Sn Zach Ferenbaugh of The Hunting Public has killed some of his biggest bucks without ever climbing a tree — slipping through cover on the ground, calling them into bow range, and getting close enough to reach out and touch them. In his first-ever sit-down with us, Zach breaks down the woodsmanship behind ground hunting whitetails: reading conditions and other animals, moving through the woods undetected, why deer can't see nearly as well as you think, and why getting closer actually makes a mature buck easier to kill. If you love turkey hunting, hate sitting still, or just want another tool in the bag, this one's for you. In this episode:- Why Zach walked away from the tree stand — and started killing bigger bucks on the ground- How to move through the woods: when to speed up, when to freeze, and how to use wind, rain, and terrain to time every step- Reading other animals as alarms — including the woodpecker "deer alarm" that tips him off before a buck ever shows- Why the nastiest, thickest cover gives the hunter the advantage, not the deer- How deer really see (and why staying still beats staying hidden)- Calling and rattling on the ground: making it sound real, and "becoming the deer"- Deer drives, bumping deer on purpose, and why spooking them isn't the end of the world- Gear, shot angles, single-bevel broadheads, and shooting through cover Special thanks to the NWTF for providing us with a space to record this episode. Join our Circle Community here - ⁠https://linkly.link/2o0Sn Grab some Southern Outdoorsmen merch here - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1u4aK Join Woodsman Wire - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1u4aR Use code “SOUTHERN” for a discount on Whitetail Hill food plot seed &amp; trees - https://linkly.link/2myBP Use the promo code “southern” for a discount on your OnX Hunt membership here - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1tyfm 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 Use code SOUTHERN20 for a discount on all Vortex apparel, including eyewear NOTE: Not all advertisements run on this show are endorsed by The Southern Outdoorsmen Podcast unless an ad is read by one of the hosts.&nbsp; Chapters:00:00 The three-yard buck01:12 Eight years to finally get Zach on02:24 How ground hunting made deer hunting fun again06:24 More opportunity, faster learning off the ground09:08 The mental hurdle of leaving the tree13:19 Moving through the woods: speed up or freeze16:15 Using wind and conditions to time every move19:34 The best teacher in the woods is the deer itself34:13 Reading conditions to predict where deer bed46:52 Reading other animals and the woodpecker "deer alarm"54:05 Why the thicker the cover, the better58:42 Staying patient with a buck at seven yards1:03:05 Why deer can't see you as well as you think1:11:45 The sign that says sit down — and the sign that lies1:20:24 Deer drives and spooking deer on purpose1:33:00 Becoming the deer: how Zach moves and calls1:40:06 Calling on the ground and making rattling sound real1:54:52 How turkeys and elk made him a better deer hunter2:02:14 What Zach carries: the M2 pack, water, and gear2:12:46 Shot angles, single-bevel broadheads, and shooting through cover2:23:30 Do what makes hunting fun for you Our Sponsors: * Check out MyBookie and use my code SOUTHERNOUTDOORSMEN for a great deal: https://www.mybookie.ag * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code SOUTHERNOUTDOORSMEN for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy &amp; Opt-Out: <a href="https://redcircle.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

824 - Everything to Know About Ground Hunting with Zach Ferenbaugh

The best time of year is here — and this week's Q&A digs into why deer "jump the string" and duck your arrow before they ever hear the shot, plus a full round of hot takes and hot tips from the Circle community. In this episode:- Why deer duck your arrow before the sound reaches them — the deer-vision science behind "jumping the string"- Are big-buck killers just sitting in better spots? Consistency vs. hunting brand-new ground- Time in the woods vs. woodsmanship — which matters more- Why "too much information" is beating more hunters than too little- Learning new property: walk every inch, or scout your way in and hang-and-hunt- The bullet/caliber debate — diameter vs. cartridge, and bullet construction (ELD-X, cup-and-core, polymer tip, monolithic)- Broadheads, shot placement, and what actually puts deer down fastest- Early-season morning hunts from a Southern perspective- A bed-to-food pattern take backed by four years of hard numbers- Doe harvest and herd balance — what the biologists keep telling us- Luck vs. providence, and a few Little Debbie hot takes to close it out- Recap: the Zach Ferenbaugh ground-hunting episode, small-game season kicking off, dove opener, and an offshore trip These questions came from our Circle community — come join the conversation and get your questions in for next week.Join our Circle Community here - <a href="https://linkly.link/2nCSa" rel="nofollow">⁠https://linkly.link/2o0Sn</a> Drop a comment with your take on any of these. And remember — stay southern. Grab some Southern Outdoorsmen merch here - <a href="https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1u4aK" rel="nofollow">https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1u4aK</a> Join Woodsman Wire - <a href="https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1u4aR" rel="nofollow">https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1u4aR</a> Use code “SOUTHERN” for a discount on Whitetail Hill food plot seed & trees - <a href="https://linkly.link/2myBP" rel="nofollow">https://linkly.link/2myBP</a> Use the promo code “southern” for a discount on your OnX Hunt membership here - <a href="https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1tyfm" rel="nofollow">https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1tyfm</a> Check out Latitude Outdoors for your mobile hunting gear - <a href="https://2ly.link/1zVDI" rel="nofollow">https://2ly.link/1zVDI</a> Use code TSOP15 for a discount on Mossy Oak - <a href="https://linkly.link/2ERb8" rel="nofollow">https://linkly.link/2ERb8</a> Use code SOUTHERN20 for a discount on all Vortex apparel, including eyewear NOTE: Not all advertisements run on this show are endorsed by The Southern Outdoorsmen Podcast unless an ad is read by one of the hosts.  Our Sponsors: * Check out MyBookie and use my code SOUTHERNOUTDOORSMEN for a great deal: https://www.mybookie.ag * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code SOUTHERNOUTDOORSMEN for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

The best time of year is here — and this week's Q&A digs into why deer "jump the string" and duck your arrow before they ever hear the shot, plus a full round of hot takes and hot tips from the Circle community. In this episode: - Why deer duck your arrow before the sound reaches them — the deer-vision science behind "jumping the string" - Are big-buck killers just sitting in better spots? Consistency vs. hunting brand-new ground - Time in the woods vs. woodsmanship — which matters more - Why "too much information" is beating more hunters than too little - Learning new property: walk every inch, or scout your way in and hang-and-hunt - The bullet/caliber debate — diameter vs. cartridge, and bullet construction (ELD-X, cup-and-core, polymer tip, monolithic) - Broadheads, shot placement, and what actually puts deer down fastest - Early-season morning hunts from a Southern perspective - A bed-to-food pattern take backed by four years of hard numbers - Doe harvest and herd balance — what the biologists keep telling us - Luck vs. providence, and a few Little Debbie hot takes to close it out - Recap: the Zach Ferenbaugh ground-hunting episode, small-game season kicking off, dove opener, and an offshore trip These questions came from our Circle community — come join the conversation and get your questions in for next week. Join our Circle Community here - ⁠https://linkly.link/2o0Sn Drop a comment with your take on any of these. And remember — stay southern. Grab some Southern Outdoorsmen merch here - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1u4aK Join Woodsman Wire - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1u4aR Use code “SOUTHERN” for a discount on Whitetail Hill food plot seed & trees - https://linkly.link/2myBP Use the promo code “southern” for a discount on your OnX Hunt membership here - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1tyfm 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 Use code SOUTHERN20 for a discount on all Vortex apparel, including eyewear NOTE: Not all advertisements run on this show are endorsed by The Southern Outdoorsmen Podcast unless an ad is read by one of the hosts. Our Sponsors: * Check out MyBookie and use my code SOUTHERNOUTDOORSMEN for a great deal: https://www.mybookie.ag * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code SOUTHERNOUTDOORSMEN for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The best time of year is here — and this week's Q&amp;A digs into why deer "jump the string" and duck your arrow before they ever hear the shot, plus a full round of hot takes and hot tips from the Circle community. In this episode:- Why deer duck your arrow before the sound reaches them — the deer-vision science behind "jumping the string"- Are big-buck killers just sitting in better spots? Consistency vs. hunting brand-new ground- Time in the woods vs. woodsmanship — which matters more- Why "too much information" is beating more hunters than too little- Learning new property: walk every inch, or scout your way in and hang-and-hunt- The bullet/caliber debate — diameter vs. cartridge, and bullet construction (ELD-X, cup-and-core, polymer tip, monolithic)- Broadheads, shot placement, and what actually puts deer down fastest- Early-season morning hunts from a Southern perspective- A bed-to-food pattern take backed by four years of hard numbers- Doe harvest and herd balance — what the biologists keep telling us- Luck vs. providence, and a few Little Debbie hot takes to close it out- Recap: the Zach Ferenbaugh ground-hunting episode, small-game season kicking off, dove opener, and an offshore trip These questions came from our Circle community — come join the conversation and get your questions in for next week.Join our Circle Community here - <a href="https://linkly.link/2nCSa" rel="noopener noreferrer">⁠https://linkly.link/2o0Sn</a> Drop a comment with your take on any of these. And remember — stay southern. Grab some Southern Outdoorsmen merch here - <a href="https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1u4aK" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1u4aK</a> Join Woodsman Wire - <a href="https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1u4aR" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1u4aR</a> Use code “SOUTHERN” for a discount on Whitetail Hill food plot seed &amp; trees - <a href="https://linkly.link/2myBP" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://linkly.link/2myBP</a> Use the promo code “southern” for a discount on your OnX Hunt membership here - <a href="https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1tyfm" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1tyfm</a> Check out Latitude Outdoors for your mobile hunting gear - <a href="https://2ly.link/1zVDI" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://2ly.link/1zVDI</a> Use code TSOP15 for a discount on Mossy Oak - <a href="https://linkly.link/2ERb8" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://linkly.link/2ERb8</a> Use code SOUTHERN20 for a discount on all Vortex apparel, including eyewear NOTE: Not all advertisements run on this show are endorsed by The Southern Outdoorsmen Podcast unless an ad is read by one of the hosts.&nbsp; Our Sponsors: * Check out MyBookie and use my code SOUTHERNOUTDOORSMEN for a great deal: https://www.mybookie.ag * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code SOUTHERNOUTDOORSMEN for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy &amp; Opt-Out: <a href="https://redcircle.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

825 - Why Deer Duck Your Arrow Before They Ever Hear the Shot

This week we're back in the mailbag: your questions on early-season food, killing mature bucks without cameras, timing an out-of-state road trip, moon studies — and the noise trick that pulls curious deer right to your tree. Plus a round of hot takes to close it out. In this episode we get into: - This year's mast picture — red oaks dropping while a lot of white oaks aborted in the drought, and where that's pushing deer right now- The opening-day call: scratch the itch on brand-new public ground, or wait for the ground you already know- What "hunting aggressive" actually means — and when aggression costs you more than it gains- A mature buck showing up on a travel-corridor camera: sit the corridor now, or push in before gun pressure hits- Killing mature bucks where trail cameras aren't allowed — leaning on sign and habitat instead of pictures- Passing young bucks on pressured public: worth it, or are you just handing him to the next guy?- A first-ever mountain hunt — a 4-day game plan for terrain that looks nothing like the flatlands- Timing a rut road trip around Halloween: pinch points, scrapes, rub lines, and how to find "the tree"- Moon studies and deer movement — do they measure WHEN deer move, not just how far?- Using natural woods sounds to pull deer in: dropping rocks out of the tree, rubbing two quarters like a squirrel cutting a nut, the acorn crunch, and the grunt call- Andrew's one-stick setup and the cam-cleat system that makes it work- The handkerchief-and-washer scent trick from the Bill Vale episode — how to use it, and how to check whether it's legal where you hunt- Hot takes: is planting a food plot just baiting? Are trad-bow hunters better? And what percent of hunting is pure luck? Watch Jacob's hunt for an Alabama swamp buck here - https://youtu.be/j_25tjxlk60 Join our Circle Community here - <a href="https://linkly.link/2nCSa" rel="nofollow">⁠https://linkly.link/2o0Sn</a> Grab some Southern Outdoorsmen merch here - <a href="https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1u4aK" rel="nofollow">https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1u4aK</a> Join Woodsman Wire - <a href="https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1u4aR" rel="nofollow">https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1u4aR</a> Use code “SOUTHERN” for a discount on Whitetail Hill food plot seed & trees - <a href="https://linkly.link/2myBP" rel="nofollow">https://linkly.link/2myBP</a> Use the promo code “southern” for a discount on your OnX Hunt membership here - <a href="https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1tyfm" rel="nofollow">https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1tyfm</a> Check out Latitude Outdoors for your mobile hunting gear - <a href="https://2ly.link/1zVDI" rel="nofollow">https://2ly.link/1zVDI</a> Use code TSOP15 for a discount on Mossy Oak - <a href="https://linkly.link/2ERb8" rel="nofollow">https://linkly.link/2ERb8</a> Use code SOUTHERN20 for a discount on all Vortex apparel, including eyewear NOTE: Not all advertisements run on this show are endorsed by The Southern Outdoorsmen Podcast unless an ad is read by one of the hosts.  Our Sponsors: * Check out MyBookie and use my code SOUTHERNOUTDOORSMEN for a great deal: https://www.mybookie.ag * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code SOUTHERNOUTDOORSMEN for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

This week we're back in the mailbag: your questions on early-season food, killing mature bucks without cameras, timing an out-of-state road trip, moon studies — and the noise trick that pulls curious deer right to your tree. Plus a round of hot takes to close it out. In this episode we get into: - This year's mast picture — red oaks dropping while a lot of white oaks aborted in the drought, and where that's pushing deer right now - The opening-day call: scratch the itch on brand-new public ground, or wait for the ground you already know - What "hunting aggressive" actually means — and when aggression costs you more than it gains - A mature buck showing up on a travel-corridor camera: sit the corridor now, or push in before gun pressure hits - Killing mature bucks where trail cameras aren't allowed — leaning on sign and habitat instead of pictures - Passing young bucks on pressured public: worth it, or are you just handing him to the next guy? - A first-ever mountain hunt — a 4-day game plan for terrain that looks nothing like the flatlands - Timing a rut road trip around Halloween: pinch points, scrapes, rub lines, and how to find "the tree" - Moon studies and deer movement — do they measure WHEN deer move, not just how far? - Using natural woods sounds to pull deer in: dropping rocks out of the tree, rubbing two quarters like a squirrel cutting a nut, the acorn crunch, and the grunt call - Andrew's one-stick setup and the cam-cleat system that makes it work - The handkerchief-and-washer scent trick from the Bill Vale episode — how to use it, and how to check whether it's legal where you hunt - Hot takes: is planting a food plot just baiting? Are trad-bow hunters better? And what percent of hunting is pure luck? Watch Jacob's hunt for an Alabama swamp buck here - https://youtu.be/j_25tjxlk60 Join our Circle Community here - ⁠https://linkly.link/2o0Sn Grab some Southern Outdoorsmen merch here - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1u4aK Join Woodsman Wire - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1u4aR Use code “SOUTHERN” for a discount on Whitetail Hill food plot seed & trees - https://linkly.link/2myBP Use the promo code “southern” for a discount on your OnX Hunt membership here - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1tyfm 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 Use code SOUTHERN20 for a discount on all Vortex apparel, including eyewear NOTE: Not all advertisements run on this show are endorsed by The Southern Outdoorsmen Podcast unless an ad is read by one of the hosts. Our Sponsors: * Check out MyBookie and use my code SOUTHERNOUTDOORSMEN for a great deal: https://www.mybookie.ag * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code SOUTHERNOUTDOORSMEN for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week we're back in the mailbag: your questions on early-season food, killing mature bucks without cameras, timing an out-of-state road trip, moon studies — and the noise trick that pulls curious deer right to your tree. Plus a round of hot takes to close it out. In this episode we get into: - This year's mast picture — red oaks dropping while a lot of white oaks aborted in the drought, and where that's pushing deer right now- The opening-day call: scratch the itch on brand-new public ground, or wait for the ground you already know- What "hunting aggressive" actually means — and when aggression costs you more than it gains- A mature buck showing up on a travel-corridor camera: sit the corridor now, or push in before gun pressure hits- Killing mature bucks where trail cameras aren't allowed — leaning on sign and habitat instead of pictures- Passing young bucks on pressured public: worth it, or are you just handing him to the next guy?- A first-ever mountain hunt — a 4-day game plan for terrain that looks nothing like the flatlands- Timing a rut road trip around Halloween: pinch points, scrapes, rub lines, and how to find "the tree"- Moon studies and deer movement — do they measure WHEN deer move, not just how far?- Using natural woods sounds to pull deer in: dropping rocks out of the tree, rubbing two quarters like a squirrel cutting a nut, the acorn crunch, and the grunt call- Andrew's one-stick setup and the cam-cleat system that makes it work- The handkerchief-and-washer scent trick from the Bill Vale episode — how to use it, and how to check whether it's legal where you hunt- Hot takes: is planting a food plot just baiting? Are trad-bow hunters better? And what percent of hunting is pure luck? Watch Jacob's hunt for an Alabama swamp buck here - https://youtu.be/j_25tjxlk60 Join our Circle Community here - <a href="https://linkly.link/2nCSa" rel="noopener noreferrer">⁠https://linkly.link/2o0Sn</a> Grab some Southern Outdoorsmen merch here - <a href="https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1u4aK" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1u4aK</a> Join Woodsman Wire - <a href="https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1u4aR" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1u4aR</a> Use code “SOUTHERN” for a discount on Whitetail Hill food plot seed &amp; trees - <a href="https://linkly.link/2myBP" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://linkly.link/2myBP</a> Use the promo code “southern” for a discount on your OnX Hunt membership here - <a href="https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1tyfm" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1tyfm</a> Check out Latitude Outdoors for your mobile hunting gear - <a href="https://2ly.link/1zVDI" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://2ly.link/1zVDI</a> Use code TSOP15 for a discount on Mossy Oak - <a href="https://linkly.link/2ERb8" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://linkly.link/2ERb8</a> Use code SOUTHERN20 for a discount on all Vortex apparel, including eyewear NOTE: Not all advertisements run on this show are endorsed by The Southern Outdoorsmen Podcast unless an ad is read by one of the hosts.&nbsp; Our Sponsors: * Check out MyBookie and use my code SOUTHERNOUTDOORSMEN for a great deal: https://www.mybookie.ag * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code SOUTHERNOUTDOORSMEN for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy &amp; Opt-Out: <a href="https://redcircle.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

827 - A Bowhunting Trick You'll Want to Use This Season!

David Heatherly has killed mature Alabama bucks for 31 years by doing the opposite of what most deer content preaches: he keeps it simple. In this one, we get into why hunters make deer smarter than they really are, how to read the freshest sign instead of overthinking it, and why grinding the same spot every weekend is the fastest way to educate a buck right out of the county. What we get into:- Why deer are simpler than you're making them- Reading fresh sign and building off every hunt- How hunting the same spot every weekend patterns the buck against you- Thermal hubs, travel corridors, and setting up on the ground- Why cameras lie, and when a daylight picture means go NOW- Giving a spot three days, then moving on to the next one Join our Circle Community here - ⁠https://linkly.link/2o0Sn Grab some Southern Outdoorsmen merch here - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1u4aK Join Woodsman Wire - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1u4aR Use code “SOUTHERN” for a discount on Whitetail Hill food plot seed & trees - https://linkly.link/2myBP Use the promo code “southern” for a discount on your OnX Hunt membership here - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1tyfm 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 Use code SOUTHERN20 for a discount on all Vortex apparel, including eyewear NOTE: Not all advertisements run on this show are endorsed by The Southern Outdoorsmen Podcast unless an ad is read by one of the hosts. Our Sponsors: * Check out MyBookie and use my code SOUTHERNOUTDOORSMEN for a great deal: https://www.mybookie.ag * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code SOUTHERNOUTDOORSMEN for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

David Heatherly has killed mature Alabama bucks for 31 years by doing the opposite of what most deer content preaches: he keeps it simple. In this one, we get into why hunters make deer smarter than they really are, how to read the freshest sign instead of overthinking it, and why grinding the same spot every weekend is the fastest way to educate a buck right out of the county. What we get into: - Why deer are simpler than you're making them - Reading fresh sign and building off every hunt - How hunting the same spot every weekend patterns the buck against you - Thermal hubs, travel corridors, and setting up on the ground - Why cameras lie, and when a daylight picture means go NOW - Giving a spot three days, then moving on to the next one Join our Circle Community here - ⁠https://linkly.link/2o0Sn Grab some Southern Outdoorsmen merch here - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1u4aK Join Woodsman Wire - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1u4aR Use code “SOUTHERN” for a discount on Whitetail Hill food plot seed & trees - https://linkly.link/2myBP Use the promo code “southern” for a discount on your OnX Hunt membership here - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1tyfm 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 Use code SOUTHERN20 for a discount on all Vortex apparel, including eyewear NOTE: Not all advertisements run on this show are endorsed by The Southern Outdoorsmen Podcast unless an ad is read by one of the hosts. Our Sponsors: * Check out MyBookie and use my code SOUTHERNOUTDOORSMEN for a great deal: https://www.mybookie.ag * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code SOUTHERNOUTDOORSMEN for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

David Heatherly has killed mature Alabama bucks for 31 years by doing the opposite of what most deer content preaches: he keeps it simple. In this one, we get into why hunters make deer smarter than they really are, how to read the freshest sign instead of overthinking it, and why grinding the same spot every weekend is the fastest way to educate a buck right out of the county. What we get into:- Why deer are simpler than you're making them- Reading fresh sign and building off every hunt- How hunting the same spot every weekend patterns the buck against you- Thermal hubs, travel corridors, and setting up on the ground- Why cameras lie, and when a daylight picture means go NOW- Giving a spot three days, then moving on to the next one Join our Circle Community here - ⁠https://linkly.link/2o0Sn Grab some Southern Outdoorsmen merch here - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1u4aK Join Woodsman Wire - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1u4aR Use code “SOUTHERN” for a discount on Whitetail Hill food plot seed &amp; trees - https://linkly.link/2myBP Use the promo code “southern” for a discount on your OnX Hunt membership here - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1tyfm 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 Use code SOUTHERN20 for a discount on all Vortex apparel, including eyewear NOTE: Not all advertisements run on this show are endorsed by The Southern Outdoorsmen Podcast unless an ad is read by one of the hosts. Our Sponsors: * Check out MyBookie and use my code SOUTHERNOUTDOORSMEN for a great deal: https://www.mybookie.ag * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code SOUTHERNOUTDOORSMEN for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy &amp; Opt-Out: <a href="https://redcircle.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

828 - How Deer Hunters Are Killing Their Odds Without Realizing It | David Heatherly

Southern Outdoorsmen Podcast episode 2- Today on the show Jacob and Andrew do a full recap of their 2017 deer seasons. Subjects discussed include pockets of deer, mobile setups, wind based bedding, scouting with scrapes, wind in topography, worst strategies and much more!

Southern Outdoorsmen Podcast episode 2- Today on the show Jacob and Andrew do a full recap of their 2017 deer seasons. Subjects discussed include pockets of deer, mobile setups, wind based bedding, scouting with scrapes, wind in topography, worst strategies and much more!

&nbsp;Southern Outdoorsmen Podcast episode 2- Today on the show Jacob and Andrew do a full recap of their 2017 deer seasons. Subjects discussed include pockets of deer, mobile setups, wind based bedding, scouting with scrapes, wind in topography, worst strategies and much more!

EP. 2- Best and Worst strategies of 2017 & season recap

Welcome to the Southern Outdoorsmen Podcast! Here in episode 1 we discuss who we are, and why we are starting the podcast. Dive in over the coming weeks as we discuss all things hunting and outdoors in the Southeastern US.
 Our Sponsors: * Check out MyBookie and use my code SOUTHERNOUTDOORSMEN for a great deal: https://www.mybookie.ag * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code SOUTHERNOUTDOORSMEN for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Welcome to the Southern Outdoorsmen Podcast! Here in episode 1 we discuss who we are, and why we are starting the podcast. Dive in over the coming weeks as we discuss all things hunting and outdoors in the Southeastern US. Our Sponsors: * Check out MyBookie and use my code SOUTHERNOUTDOORSMEN for a great deal: https://www.mybookie.ag * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code SOUTHERNOUTDOORSMEN for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Welcome to the Southern Outdoorsmen Podcast! Here in episode 1 we discuss who we are, and why we are starting the podcast. Dive in over the coming weeks as we discuss all things hunting and outdoors in the Southeastern US.
 Our Sponsors: * Check out MyBookie and use my code SOUTHERNOUTDOORSMEN for a great deal: https://www.mybookie.ag * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code SOUTHERNOUTDOORSMEN for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy &amp; Opt-Out: <a href="https://redcircle.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

EP. 1- Intro to The Southern Outdoorsmen

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&#39;ve sat down with the best hometown deer hunters in the country: the guys quietly killing mature bucks year after year on the same public land, leases, hunting clubs, and family farms as everyone else, and broken down exactly how they do it.Every Monday we drop a new episode on the woodsmanship that actually fills tags - scouting and reading terrain, deer behavior and the rut, trail camera strategy, bowhunting, public land tactics, and habitat management - with a heavy focus on the Southeast and hard-hunted ground across the country. No fluff, no big-name filler. Just proven whitetail tactics you can put to work this fall.Want to be a woodsman? Start here.

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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 best hometown deer hunters in the country: the guys quietly killing mature bucks year after year on the same public land, leases, hunting clubs, and family farms as everyone else, and broken down exactly how they do it. Every Monday we drop a new episode on the woodsmanship that actually fills tags - scouting and reading terrain, deer behavior and the rut, trail camera strategy, bowhunting, public land tactics, and habitat management - with a heavy focus on the Southeast and hard-hunted ground across the country. No fluff, no big-name filler. Just proven whitetail tactics you can put to work this fall. Want to be a woodsman? Start here.

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 best hometown deer hunters in the country: the guys quietly killing mature bucks year after year on the same public land, leases, hunting clubs, and family farms as everyone else, and broken down exactly how they do it.Every Monday we drop a new episode on the woodsmanship that actually fills tags - scouting and reading terrain, deer behavior and the rut, trail camera strategy, bowhunting, public land tactics, and habitat management - with a heavy focus on the Southeast and hard-hunted ground across the country. No fluff, no big-name filler. Just proven whitetail tactics you can put to work this fall.Want to be a woodsman? Start here.

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