Today, we are talking with Charlie Klassa, an extremely accomplished traditional bowhunter specializing in hunting big, mature bucks in flat lands and vast swamps! Over the years, Charlie figured out that mature bucks just use the landscape differently than all the other deer and began looking at things differently, allowing him to read the land and predict where mature bucks will travel as compared to all other deer. Subjects: Hunting mature bucks is like hunting a different species of...

Today we are joined by Shane Simpson of Trakr to discuss all things blood trailing! Subjects include: The things that instantly tell Shane a deer has a non lethal hit How canine tracking works (the dog is not smelling blood) How the trakr app came to be, and how to use it After 2 years of gathering data, do mechanicals or fixed blades have higher odds of recovery on a marginal hit? and a lot more! Check out the trakr app here - https://2ly.link/20ySX Got a question for the show? Submit...

Today, we are joined by Ryan Elders, a public land hunter from the mountains of North Carolina! Ryan has honed his craft when it comes to targeting mature bucks on public ground in the big woods, mountain settings that he hunts. Subjects include: - Finding pockets of where all the deer are living - Finding high rut funnels - Staying away from the "night sign" - How to know if buck sign was made at night - Dealing with the wind in areas where it ALWAYS swirls - The woodsmanship lessons he...

In this Q&A edition of the podcast, we cover: What is the best approach to hunting nocturnal bucks on scrapes? Best approach to hunting an extremely thick property Best ways to mitigate your ground scent when deer hunting We also cover some recent hunts and discuss our upcoming trip to Kansas for a rut hunt! Got a question for the show? Submit a listener Q&A form - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1uMXP Grab some Southern Outdoorsmen merch here - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1u4aK Join...

Today we are joined by Joey Youngblood to dive into all things big woods rut hunting! Joey is a seasoned big woods hunter with a simple & effective approach to whitetail hunting. In this episode, we discuss - How to look for and find your next honey hole Rutting ridges Balancing how much time you put into a spot before moving on Reading rut sign Joey's scouting method to cover an area very effectively and find the BEST spot and a ton more! If you enjoy this podcast, SHARE...

Today we are hitting some listener Q&A's before giving an AL deer season update! Q&A's are: How do bucks use river ways/bluffs along rivers during the rut? Are climbing stands too noisy for deer hunting? What are some good hunting mentorship programs? After the Q&A section, we discuss Jacobs's recent hunt with past guest Greg Maher targeting feed trees in Alabama river bottoms! Join our email list to get notified of our next release of grunt calls -...

We traveled to Louisiana to learn all we could about what it takes to find and hunt BIG BUCKS in big swamps! We linked up with Jody Meche, a crawfisherman by trade and a lifelong swamp hunter. Jody is an extremely experienced swamp hunter and one of the most entertaining guests we have ever had! Subjects include: Narrowing down where deer live in thousands of acres of swamp Using doe bleats to call in bucks Hunting bucks in their beds in huge swamps Keeping up with the deer in an area...

In this episode we are talking about some opening week success! Thomas was able to tag a great buck on some Alabama public land using feed tree tactics. We dive in and give a full hunt breakdown and discuss what worked vs what did not work for opening week here in Alabama. We also go over our NEW signature series grunt call! We discuss and demonstrate a calling sequence that has worked for us multiple times over the years, and produced a lot of listener success stories as well. Grab your...

Today we are joined by our buddy Jordan Jones of North Carolina to talk all things mobile hunting! Subjects include: - Hunting areas with unpredictable winds - How most guys vastly overcomplicate hunting for bucks - It is not where, but when - These animals will tip you off to good food sources for deer - Just forget about bedding... - Adapting with the deer throughout the season - The 3 things it takes to be a successful deer hunter And a LOT more. This is a must listen episode for anyone...

Today we are going through some listener Q&A submissions! Advice for hunting big bucks on small properties (hunting a 5 acre property for deer) Hunting storm damaged woods What is the best way to mask your sound walking through the woods so you dont alert deer? For a full podcast on targeting BIG bucks on small properties, listen to this podcast - https://www.thesouthernoutdoorsmen.com/podcast/episode/254a9ef9/476-chasing-southern-giants-with-alan-summerford Watch our video on how...

Today, we are joined by a true legend in the world of Warren Womack! Warren tagged his first deer in 1968 and has been a relentless deer hunter ever since. He is best known for keeping a detailed journal of every hunt he has ever been on, and in this video, we dive into his 56+ years of hunting experience deer hunting experience. Subjects: Warren's most effective deer hunting setup: flow areas The best hunters are always woodsmen, but what does that mean? What patterns has Warren noticed...

In this video we are covering some listener Q&A submissions: 1. Where should you look to find scrapes and buck rubs? 2. Should you hunt scrapes in early season? 3. Does dipping tobacco in the stand spook deer? After our Q&A segment, we move on to talk about our recent trip to Mississippi and Louisiana, interviewing some great hunters! We then talk about scouting a ditch funnel here on public land in Alabama that we plan on hunting during the rut. Here is the video of "smoking up"...

In this episode, we are joined by one of the world's leading experts on whitetail deer, Dr. Karl Miller! We are doing a deep dive on deer vision and what you need to know about it as a hunter! Subjects include: Why does Dr. Miller say a deer's sense of smell is NOT their first and best line of defense? What colors can deer see the best? How the fabric your clothes are made of can basically "glow" to deer, regardless of camo pattern/color Deer vision and UV light Can deer focus on a...

Today, we are hitting some listener Q&A submissions before talking about scouting feed trees on some Alabama public land! Q&A's: How long after walking an area should you wait before hunting it? How to assess a funnel? How do terrain and vegetation effect wind and can you predict it? After the Q&A, we talk about some recent scouting trips as we prepare for opening day of bow season here in Alabama! Jacob was able to locate some white oaks holding some acorns with a fresh...

This is part 2 of our 2-part series with southern bowhunting legend Bobby Worthington! Watch part 1 here - https://youtu.be/kyVltX8E6JQ In this episode, we sit down with Bobby Worthington and do his deepest dive yet on his mindset around hunting rut funnels for giant whitetail bucks! We traveled to Bobby's home to interview him in person on this topic and go hit the woods and apply his methods. In this episode, we discuss: Short range vs long range funnels Hard vs soft funnels Stop...

On this episode we are covering some listener Q&A submissions, then talking about a recent pre-season scouting trip we did here in Alabama! Q&A's: Can hunting buck beds actually be effective in the South? I've got bucks in a spot at first light somewhat consistently, should I get in super early and try to beat them there? What is the best way to structure your vacation time for hunting the rut? After the Q&A session, we discuss our recent scouting trip on an Alabama WMA...

Today, southern whitetail hunting legend Bobby Worthington joins the show! This is part 1 of a 2-part series with Bobby, where we conduct the deepest interviews ever recorded with him on what has allowed him to target the biggest bucks in the areas he hunts successfully. Bobby has a set of principles that allow him to be successful on the biggest, most mature buck, whatever area he is hunting has to offer - whether it is around his home in Tennessee or any state he travels to. Here, Bobby...

Today we are recapping our North Carolina mountain bow hunt! In this episode, we discuss: Jacob re-earning the title of ginger bowhunter Combining feed trees and terrain features Scouting different oak species to see what the deer are feeding on at the moment Dealing with sight based deer bedding Good ambush points for early season bowhunting and a ton more! Got a question for the show? Submit a listener Q&A form - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1uMXP Grab some Southern Outdoorsmen...

In this podcast, our friend Stewart Keen reveals his simple approach to hunting whitetails in the big woods. A lot of times we as hunters tend to over-complicate deer hunting and Stewart offers an easy to approach method to getting on big bucks! Got a question for the show? Submit a listener Q&A form - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1uMXP Grab some Southern Outdoorsmen merch here - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1u4aK Join Woodsman Wire - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1u4aR Use the promo code...

In this video, our friend Stewart Keen reveals his simple approach to hunting whitetails in the big woods. A lot of times we as hunters tend to over-complicate deer hunting and Stewart offers an easy to approach method to getting on big bucks! Got a question for the show? Submit a listener Q&A form - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1uMXP Grab some Southern Outdoorsmen merch here - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1u4aK Join Woodsman Wire - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1u4aR Use the promo code...

Today we are hitting some Q&A submissions, then talking about our first days in North Carolina hunting early season bucks! Q&A's: How do you find feed trees in areas covered in oaks? When should you hunt water sources for deer? At what point does wind overpower thermals? We then discuss our first days hunting in the mountains of Western North Carolina - including running into a black bear, finding isolated feed, and the some of the best early season buck sign we have ever...

Today we talk with Chad Grove of West Virginia about all things early season bowhunting for whitetails. Chad bow hunts the big woods in WV and has developed early season tactics that have proven effective for him over the last 6+ years! Subjects include: - Why Chad takes his vacation early to bow hunt rather than waiting for the rut - Discerning a bed to food pattern in the big woods - How to find buck bedding areas in big woods areas - Cutting buck trails going from bed to food in the...

Today we are going through some listener Q&A submissions as well as discussing our upcoming North Carolina public land bowhunt! Questions include: - Where to focus when hunting a new property that seems to have a lot of everything - How to start one-sticking for mobile whitetail hunting - Best deer hunting podcasts to listen to before the season starts - Why does Alabama not have a velvet season, and how can people request one? After the Q&A's we talk about our plan for bowhunting...

Whether you are trying to grow a giant buck on your property or searching public land looking for the biggest deer you can find, this video is a must-watch. In this video, Brian Murphy and Dr. Karl Miller separate fact from fiction when it comes to antler development in whitetail deer. Brian was the CEO of the Quality Deer Management Association (now the National Deer Association) for 23 years, and Dr. Karl Miller, professor emeritus at the University of Georgia, has been professionally...