In this episode of the Deer Season 365 podcast, host Brian Grossman discusses what he's learned from managing and hunting his 15-acre Georgia hunting property, and how you can use that information to get the most from your small acreage. Brian covers seven steps to lay out your property and hunt it intelligently to improve your odds of consistently harvesting mature bucks.   Episode Sponsor: PH Outdoors   Important Links: NDA's United for Deer Spring Sweepstakes Follow Brian Grossman on...

On this week's Deer Season 365 podcast episode, we talk with Jeremy Aron and Daniel Lemmon of the Do It Yourself Hunter YouTube channel all about how they plan and execute their DIY hunting trips to consistently find success. We cover everything from choosing the state and tract of land, digital and boots-on-the-ground scouting, to the actual hunting process. If you're a DIY deer hunter, you'll definitely enjoy this one!   Episode Sponsor: Redneck Blinds   Important Links: Subscribe to the Do...

On this episode of the Deer Season 365 podcast, we talk with Jared Larsen of onX Hunt about how to get the most from your mapping app. We dive into various uses for mapping apps like onX and some great features within the app that you may not even be aware of.    Episode Sponsor: ALPS Outdoorz   Important Links: onX Hunt Use promo code NDA for a 20% discount Follow Jared Larsen on Instagram Follow Brian Grossman on Instagram Sign up for NDA’s free weekly e-newsletter Subscribe to the Podcast...

In this week's Deer Season 365 podcast episode, we talk with Frank Brock of Morse Nursery about choosing, planting, and growing trees and shrubs for wildlife. Frank discusses which trees to plant, when and where to plant, and how to plant and maintain to ensure your plants survive and thrive.    Episode Sponsor: HHA Sports   Important Links: Morse Nursery Use promo code NDA15 for a 15% discount Follow Brian Grossman on Instagram Sign up for NDA’s free weekly e-newsletter Subscribe to the...

On this episode of the Deer Season 365 podcast, we're talking with Moriah Boggess, the most hardcore shed antler hunter we know. Moriah shares his techniques for maximizing your time in the field to find more shed antlers in the least amount of time. He covers when and where to look for sheds, and how to key in on the areas that hold the most potential. If you like shed hunting, you're sure to enjoy this episode! Episode Sponsor: Moultrie Mobile Important Links: Wildlife Investments...

In this week's Deer Season 365 Podcast, we talk with Dr. Bronson Strickland of the Mississippi State University Extension Service and MSU Deer Lab about their research on mature buck movement. Bronson discusses when and how these bucks navigate the landscape, where they choose to bed, and the impacts the rut has on these behaviors. This is great insight for any deer hunter who wants to learn more about the animal they pursue and become a better, more successful hunter.    Episode Sponsors:...

In this week's Deer Season 365 podcast episode, we're talking with Kip Adams about NDA's recently released 2024 Deer Report. Kip hits the highlights of the state-by-state harvest data, including buck and doe harvest, the age structure of the harvest, deer harvest by weapon type, and much more. We also dive into a few of the many current issues facing deer hunting that are covered in the report. If you're a deer nerd like we are, you're going to love this one! Sponsored by: Savage...

In this episode of the Deer Season 365 podcast, we talk with Ben Jones of the Ruffed Grouse Society all about prescribed fire. Specifically, we discuss the differences between prescribed fire in the North and Midwest versus the South, including how it's perceived and regulated, burn timing, regulations, and how to get help with prescribed fire. So if you have a hunting property that could benefit from prescribed fire, or if you’re just interested in learning about different habitat...

In this episode of the Deer Season 365 podcast, we talk with Dave Skinner of Whitetail Properties all about buying your first hunting property. Dave dives into what to look for in a deer hunting property, financing options, potential income sources, as well as ways to sell the property for a profit. If you've ever dreamed of owning a hunting property, or have plans to buy your first property in 2024, this episode is for you!   Sponsored by: The Bearded Buck   Important Links: Email Dave...

In this week's episode of the Deer Season 365 podcast, we're talking with Dr. Andy Little of the University of Nebraska's Applied Wildlife Ecology and Spatial Movement Lab about how deer react to various levels of hunting pressure. Andy conducted research in Oklahoma using GPS collars on adult bucks to see how they reacted to hunting pressure — where they went, how their behavior changed over time, and whether that changed once the hunting pressure subsided. This is a great episode for any...

In this week's episode of the Deer Season 365 podcast, we're talking with Dr. Duane Diefenbach of Penn State University's Deer-Forest Study about the impact of various weather factors on deer movement. We dive into how rain, wind, cold fronts, and warm weather during the rut influence deer movement - or do they? Duane provides a wealth of information based on 10 years of tracking deer movement.   Sponsored by: Mathews Archery   Important Links: Penn State University's Deer Forest Study NDA's...

This week's Deer Season 365 episode is all about the whitetail rut. We're talking with NDA's Chief Conservation Officer and wildlife biologist, Kip Adams, about the science behind the rut along with his personal rut-hunting strategy. Kip debunks some common rut-related myths and shares a wealth of deer knowledge. This is an episode no avid deer hunter will want to miss!   Sponsored by: Whitetail Properties   Important Links: NDA's Gear for Deer Sweepstakes Follow Kip Adams on Instagram Follow...

In this episode of the Deer Season 365 podcast, we're talking with University of Florida graduate student Kelsey Demeny about her research on acorn production and how it impacts deer behavior. Kelsey discusses the oak species she researched, which produced the most acorns, how the timing of acorn drop varied, and how all of that impacted deer feeding behavior.   Sponsored by: Vortex Optics   Important Links: NDA's Gear for Deer Sweepstakes Follow Brian Grossman on Instagram Sign up for NDA’s...

In this episode of the Deer Season 365 podcast, we talk with Miranda Huang, a research associate with Mississippi State University, all about whitetail scrapes. Miranda studied scrapes on a 10,000-acre property in Tennessee and documented when deer visited scrapes, how many deer used each scrape, how many scrapes individual bucks use, how often bucks used the scrapes, and much more. It's a fascinating look into how whitetails use scrapes.   Sponsored by: Bass Pro Shops and...

On this week's episode of the Deer Season 365 podcast, we're talking with Dr. Joey Hinton of the Wolf Conservation Center about his research on black coyotes. Joey dives into the likely origin of black coyotes and how they differ from their gray counterparts. Our talk includes a fascinating look into the history of coyotes and wolves in the U.S., and the coyote's expansion east. Sponsored by: PH Outdoors   Important Links: NDA's Gear for Deer Sweepstakes First Lite's Whitetail Week...

On this episode of the Deer Season 365 podcast, we talk with our good friends KC Smith and Tyler Jones of The Element podcast and YouTube channel. KC and Tyler tell the story of how The Element came about, their transition to MeatEater, as well as how they quickly break down out-of-state hunting properties to consistently fill deer tags. These guys are a blast to talk to, and we know you're going to enjoy this episode! Sponsored by: LandTrust   Important Links: The Element podcast The Element...

On this week's Deer Season 365 podcast episode, we’re talking about recovering deer after the shot with Dr. Tim Lewis. Tim is an avid traditional bowhunter and author of multiple books, including one called Tales of Trails: Finding Game After the Shot. Tim dives into the entire process, from the moment you release the shot until you either recover your deer or make the tough decision to end the search.  Deer season is upon us, so this is a great episode to prepare you mentally for recovering...

This week we are talking with Bone Collector's Travis "T-Bone" Turner all about archery and preparing for the upcoming archery deer season. Travis discusses his background and how he got into archery and deer hunting. We then do a deep dive into preparing for deer season, arrow weight, FOC, tuning, bow maintenance, and much more! This is a great episode that is sure to get you fired up for the upcoming deer season.  Important Links: Bone Collector website Follow Travis on Instagram Sponsored...

In this episode of the Deer Season 365 podcast, we're once again talking with wildlife biologist Zack Vucurevich about the importance of summer thermal cover, as well as how to recover from summer food plot failure. If you love talking deer habitat, this episode is for you!  Important Links: Whetstone Habitat website Whetstone Habitat YouTube channel Follow Zack on Instagram Sponsored by: onX Hunt   Register for the onX Masterclass: NDA Deer Steward Live NDA's new membership levels Follow...

On this episode of the Deer Season 365 podcast, we're talking with Ronnie "Cuz" Strickland of Mossy Oak. Cuz shares some great stories from the early days of Primos and Mossy Oak, how the hunting industry and hunting media has changed, and his passion for recruiting new hunters. This a great conversation with a legend of the hunting industry that you don't want to miss! Important Links: Cuz's Fist Full of Dirt Podcast Cuz 411 YouTube Channel Follow Cuz on Instagram Sponsored by: Redneck...

On this week's Deer Season 365 podcast episode, we're talking with Beau Martonik of the East Meets West podcast and YouTube channel. Beau is a very successful deer hunter who spends most of his time in the wilds of Pennsylvania but also loves to venture into other states chasing various big game hunting species. Beau and I discuss his full-time career as a hunting content creator, the challenges of big woods deer hunting in mountainous terrain, and how he consistently finds success in those...

Would you love to take your deer and habitat management knowledge to the next level? On this week's Deer Season 365 podcast episode, we're talking with NDA's Conservation Coordinator, Ben Westfall, about the various online and in-person educational courses offered by the National Deer Association. Ben covers each course in detail, highlighting what they entail, the instructors, the requirements, and ultimately, the knowledge you’ll walk away with. Important Links: Sponsored by: Redneck...

In this week's Deer Season 365 podcast episode, we're talking with Dr. James Johnson of the University of Georgia about his extensive trail-camera research looking at baited vs non-baited trail camera setups, the important data you can collect from your cameras, and how to put that information to use to improve your odds of success this fall. If you love to run trail cams, this episode is for you! Important Links: Sponsored by: Moultrie Mobile Sign up for your chance to win an ALPS OutdoorZ...

In this episode of the Deer Season 365 podcast, we're talking with Andrew Maxwell of The Southern Outdoorsmen podcast all about map scouting. Andrew dives into the various tools he uses to scout a new hunting property, what features he's looking for, and how to make the most of the information available to you. We also dive into what Andrew has learned from interviewing hundreds of highly successful deer hunters. This is a great episode to kick off the deer season countdown! Important...