The WhitetailDNA Podcast

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! 

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Early deer season has come and gone in NoDak! The Team started the season off with a bang and topped it off with Alex's biggest buck to date. In today's episode, Alex Comstock and Jeremy Lopez get together and break down how Alex killed a giant velvet buck that scored over 160". The guys dive into how the hunt unfolded from start to finish, what tactics Alex used going into that sit, why he chose to sit the property he did, archery equipment performance, understanding effective ranges, why/when you would consider using a meat processor, and what's next on the docket for WDNA. There will be a two-part deer series launching Thursday on the WDNA YouTube Channel. Be sure to head over there to check out the week spent chasing deer in NoDak. Enjoy the show!

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Deer season has officially begun and the Team started out with a bang! Today's episode is coming at you live from North Dakota Deer Camp. Team members Alex Comstock, Jeremy Lopez, and Luke Eilefson sit down with buddies Parker Kleive and Tyler Tedlund. The guys recap the first three days of deer season in North Dakota, what happened on a crazy Saturday night, what tactics were used, takeaways from each sit, broadhead performance, knowing the regs before you go hunting, and much more! Labor Day Weekend was full of action and we can't wait to share the results. Keep an eye out for the North Dakota Deer series to hit the WDNA YouTube channel in the next few weeks!

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Hunting season is FINALLY here! In today's episode, Alex Comstock and Jeremy Lopez catch up and talk about what their hunting seasons are shaping up to be. The guys dive into upcoming hunts, what the Team has been up to lately, summer buck inventory, key takeaways from the offseason, archery, where WDNA is headed, and how to attack the start of the hunting season. This episode was recorded remotely as Alex is in North Dakota preparing for opening day and Jeremy is home on Dad duty. This was a great, raw conversation between two die-hard bowhunters. This episode should get you fired up for your upcoming season! Be on the lookout for content from the 2024 deer camp in North Dakota! 

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In today's episode, Alex Comstock and Jeremy Lopez are joined by Shane Indrebo. Shane is part-owner and operator of the North American Shed Hunting Club and son of Tom Indrebo. He was born and raised in Buffalo County, WI, and was immediately immersed in hunting big deer. Shane quickly fell in love with finding big antlers and telling the story behind each one. He's a talented photographer and videographer who has filmed hunts for Pat and Nicole Reeve of The Driven Hunter. Local area hunters flock to the Indrebo farm for Shane's top-notch harvest photos and scoring antlers. The guys dive into what it was like growing up in Buffalo County, how finding antlers became Shane's passion, shed hunting tips, how the North American Shed Hunting Club came to fruition, what goes into salvaging and replicating sheds, deer photography, tips for taking better harvest photos, and much more. Shane is insanely talented. Through hard work and determination to be the best, Shane has successfully grown multiple businesses around his passion for giant bucks. If you're curious about what some of your shed antlers would score, head over to NASHC website and schedule an official to score your sheds. Enjoy part 2 from Buffalo County! 

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In today's episode, Alex Comstock and Jeremy Lopez hit the road and head down to the famous Buffalo County, WI. This Wisconsin county is one of a kind and is known for producing the country's most Boone and Crockett bucks on the record books. It is the pinnacle of quality deer management and one of the guys who spearheaded QDMA is our guest today, Tom Indrebo. Tom is the owner and operator of Bluff Country Outfitters. He is arguably one of the most knowledgeable guys when it comes to whitetail deer, particularly older-age class bucks. The guys dive into Tom's hunting background, why Tom made the move to Buffalo County, Tom's passion for mature bucks, the history of Bluff Country Outfitters, what makes Buffalo County so special, mature buck behaviors, specific dates Tom has paid the most attention to over the years and much more! This episode is packed with information from the last 50+ years of experience hunting mature bucks. We are honored to call the Indrebo's friends and it was a privilege to sit down and talk all things deer hunting. If you're interested in hunting with Tom and Bluff Country Outfitters, head over to their website for more information. Enjoy the show! 

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The annual 3D shoot at Bowfest took place last weekend and what better way to have a little friendly competition! Team member Kaleb Comstock drove north to meet up with the Team and enjoy a nice Minnesota summer weekend. In today's episode, Alex, Kaleb, and Jeremy sit down after spending the day at Bowfest in Superior, WI shooting 3D all day. The guys recap how everyone shot, what Bowfest consists of, overall thoughts on the experience, what to expect at a 3D shoot, how attending 3D events can help you as a bowhunter, focusing on form, punching vs surprise release, and lastly, wrap things up with answering a bunch of your questions! If you've ever pondered the thought of attending a 3D shoot, we highly encourage you to try it. This episode will give you information on what to expect and how to tackle your summer preparation when it comes to archery and bowhunting. Enjoy the show! 

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We are one month away from September and elk season is almost here! There's nothing like chasing bugling bulls with a bow in your hand. In today's episode, Alex Comstock and Jeremy Lopez sit down with Matt Lee. Matt's been an elk hunter since 2006. In fact, Matt killed his first elk when he was 12 years old! Matt is a local, blue-collard guy from the Midwest who lives to elk hunt. He has a proven track record that you can have consistent success on public land. Over his elk hunting journey, Matt has killed 10 bulls and has only eaten his tag two times since he started going out West. The guys dive into elk hunting stories about how Matt went on his first elk hunt and hunted out of a treestand, how Matt's been able to get it done on 11 elk over the years, frontal shots, practical advice for a first-time elk hunter, strategies for securing a tag, where to spend your money when it comes to gear, attributes of having a killer mindset, elk hunting tactics, calling in bulls vs spot and stalk, how to stay in the hunt until it's over, how many days you should allocate for a DIY elk hunt, favorite days to hunt in September, archery setups for Western hunting, best practices to prepare physically for a hunt, what broadheads Matt's had success with, and finally, the ONE thing a new elk hunter should be practicing. Whether you're gearing up for your first elk hunt or going back out West to hunt elk this Fall, this episode will get you fired up to chase bulls this September!

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