The WhitetailDNA Podcast

Every bowhunter dreams of rattling in that giant whitetail buck into the red zone during the rut, but does it really work? In today's episode, Alex Comstock and Jeremy Lopez sit down and talk about the pros and cons of calling whitetail bucks into range. The guys dive into what time of the season to use a particular call, the different types of grunt tubes and rattling antlers, what to consider when calling or rattling, keeping the element of surprise vs. giving up your location, personal experiences when calling, and lastly, demonstrate the sounds of a grunt, bleat, snort wheeze, and rattling antlers. This is a great episode for someone who is looking to further their knowledge when it comes to calling deer into range. Remember, there are a million ways to skin a cat... We hope that November has brought you success and if you're still sitting on a tag, good luck and keep after it! Enjoy the show and we'll see you next week!

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It's almost halfway through November and bucks are crusin! The Team is working hard to get a shot at a mature buck. It's the best time of year to be in a tree! In today's episode, Alex is joined by Kaleb Comstock in the Corn Hukser state of Nebraska. Alex headed down last week to hunt with Kaleb after a giant Nebraska buck. The guys give an update on how November has been in Nebraska so far, Alex's first couple of days in the stand, what bucks are currently acting like in Nebraska, and rut hunting tips and tactics to help you punch your tag this month. If you find value in this podcast, please share it with your friends and family. Also, be sure to leave a rating and review. Lastly, be on the lookout for the WhitetailDNA giveaway on the YouTube channel! Enjoy the show! 

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This time of year is a whitetail hunter's Super Bowl! The team has been hard at it, putting in hours on stand trying to seal the deal on a mature buck. In today's episode, it's all about the RUT! Alex Comstock and Jeremy Lopez sit down and discuss what the first few days of November have looked like so far. They discuss what the team has been seeing for rut activity, the rut update for the northern Minnesota and Wisconsin regions, trail cameras during the rut, finding excuses to go hunting instead of not going at all, how weather affects the rut, and enjoying the process. Be on the lookout for the first ever WDNA giveaway. Details will be released in the next week; be sure to get entered at the YouTube channel. Enjoy the show and good huntin this November!

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In today's episode, Alex Comstock and Jeremy Lopez are joined by Joe Kavanaugh. Joe is a die-hard bowhunter from Brainerd, MN and currently lives in the Rocky Mountain state of Colorado. Joe cut his teeth in the whitetail woods and eventually became a successful western bowhunter. The guys dive into Joe's recent bowhunting adventures, including the story of a giant Shiras moose he tagged this year, closing in on completing the Colorado Big Nine with a bow (elk, antelope, moose, mountain goat, bighorn sheep, black bear, mule deer, whitetail deer, and mountain lion), trucking camping 101, the upbringing of a die-hard bowhunter, becoming selective on animals, owning the kill, adapting to seasons of life, and arrow performance on big game. This is an all-around great conversation about bowhunting and growing as a bowhunter. Don't forget to leave the podcast a rating and review, enjoy the show!

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October cold fronts are a bowhunter's dream! On October 14th, that dream became a reality for team member Garrett Otteson. In today's episode, Alex Comstock, Jeremy Lopez, Garrett Otteson, and Luke Eilefson sit down and recap Garrett's quest after the "backyard buck." The guys dive into the whole story going back to when Garrett and his wife purchased the property earlier in the year, what tactics Garrett used going into hunting a small property with no history, utilizing the little time he had with a newborn, the first trail camera picture he got of the backyard buck, and what the last few months have looked like chasing this northern Wisconsin monarch. This is a special moment for Garrett and his family as it's his first buck at their new property as a family of three, and the first buck he has taken as a father. Watch the whole story unfold on the WDNA YouTube channel. Thanks for tuning in and enjoy the show! 

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In today's episode, Alex Comstock and Jeremy Lopez chat with Aaron Skrzypczak of LTL Drone Deer Recovery. Aaron has been a part of The Breaking Point TV and a cameraman for Luke Palmer - Bass Masters Elite Pro Series. After Aaron decided to step away from The Breaking Point TV, he stepped into the role of tracking and recovering deer with a drone to fill the void during the Fall. He currently offers his services in Wisconsin and Missouri. The guys dive into Aaron's jobs he's had around the hunting industry, being on the road for 48 weeks filming hunts and fishing tournaments, steps to take before calling a drone pilot, what the process entails when the drone and pilot arrive at the recovery, day vs night flying, the best time of year to fly the drone for recovery, legality of flying a drone to recover deer, ballpark costs to hire a drone, timeframes to consider when tracking, and much more! This episode is full of information regarding recovering deer with a drone. This is a great option (if legal in your state) if you are stumped tracking your next deer. Enjoy the show!

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September is in the rearview mirror and there's a lot to discuss. In today's episode, Alex Comstock and Jeremy Lopez get together to break down the recent elk hunt in Montana. Lopy just returned from 12 days chasing elk in the prairies. The guys discuss what the 2024 elk season presented, lessons learned, key takeaways, hunting pressure, weather, quiet elk, hunting elk like mule deer, and everything in between. They also dive into mid-October tactics for finding mature bucks, trail camera placement, and scouting. If you haven't already, visit the Whitetail DNA YouTube channel to watch the latest North Dakota deer series. Thanks for tuning in and enjoy the show!

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In this episode Alex Comstock sits down with Aaron Olsen from Next Step Outdoors, as they discuss all things as it pertains to traveling for whitetails. From how to decide where to stay, all the logisitics that go into doing an out of state hunt and more, Aaron is very versed as he travels all over the country each fall in pursuit of whitetails. After driling down on this topic, the guys switch gears and talk how to kill October bucks. There's a ton of great info packed into this one! Sit back and enjoy the show! 

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Elk season is in full swing, and Lopy is headed to the great state of Montana! In today's episode, Alex Comstock and Jeremy Lopez sit down and talk all things elk hunting. The guys dive into how critical it is to have good hunting partners, tasks to get done before leaving for a hunt, what to do when you arrive at your unit, how long to give a spot before moving, how to locate elk, what to do when you find elk, pros and cons of calling, favorite elk calls, what to do when you get an elk down, knowing state laws, and much more! Lopy's been elk hunting the last 7 seasons and shares some tips and tactics he's learned through successes and failures. This is a great episode with some solid elk nuggets. Sit back and enjoy the show! 

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Welcome back to another episode of the WDNA Podcast. In today's episode, Alex Comstock and Jeremy Lopez chat with Michael Mancl of The Breaking Point TV. Michael resides in the great state of Iowa and has been filming and producing hunts for The Breaking Point TV for 12 seasons. The guys dive into Michael's background, hunting in Iowa, tips for nonresidents who want to hunt in Iowa, how Michael got into traditional archery, Michael's first buck with a trad bow, 2024 North Dakota success, and setting and accomplishing your goals. Head over to The Breaking Point's YouTube channel to follow along with their hunts! Enjoy the show! 

New episodes drop every Wednesday at 6AM CST

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The Whitetail DNA Podcast is presented by Custom Archery Outdoors