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The Raised Hunting podcast is hosted by the "Boys" of the Raised Hunting family. Easton, Warren, and David discuss hunting topics, sometimes argue, and occasionally agree! From controversial topics to entertaining topics, to in depth information. Tune in and let us know your opinion, shoot us a message and let us know your thoughts. Whether you agree, disagree, or are indifferent we'd be interested to here your thoughts! Welcome to the Raised Hunting podcast!
Deer season has officially kicked off here in Iowa and we could not be more excited! This is what we all have been waiting for! For some of you listeners out there, deer season has already been going strong. Some of you guys may have a very early line on your target bucks, while others are still looking for that one piece of information that can pinpoint him. On this episode of the Raised Hunting Podcast, we are answering some questions from you guys and giving you some insight on how catering to your target buck may bring you some early season success! We also have a run down of Warren's elk hunt in Colorado!
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When it comes to hunting and the hunting industry, the demographic of role models tends to be very one sided. While the hunting industry may be heavily dominated by the male demographic, there are still woman who are making an impact. On this episode of the Raised Hunting Podcast, Karin Holder comes back on the on the show with Easton to discuss here impact on woman in the hunting world with RISE and the different stereotypes women face when it comes to hunting!
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On this weeks episode of The Raised Hunting Podcast, David and Easton Welcome Dave and Chris from Iowa's Blood Tracker Association to talk about using dogs for blood tracking and some interesting statistics regarding wound and recovery rates. If you are a hunter who has ever wondered whether you could use a dog when you wound something, this is the episode for you! We discuss different blood colors, wait times, shot distance, and even some of the most impressive tracks we have experienced. Tune in and make sure you leave a review and a comment if you liked it!
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When it comes to targeting whitetails, as a hunter you could be chasing a buck you have history with, or just looking to shoot a buck to hang on the wall. Either way targeting a buck, especially mature bucks can be a major challenge. You could be in an area with a lot of sign but the bucks use it as a transition area. You could have a prime piece of ground, but the access to your stands is not the greatest and you bump all your deer. On this episode of the Raised Hunting Podcast, we are going to give you five steps to help you guys find and kill the buck you are after this season!
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There comes a point in every deer hunters career where they are looking for that next step. You have harvested some great bucks and have been learning new strategies and ways to improve your hunting ability. For a lot of hunters, the next biggest challenge would be to single out one buck and target them for a season. However, there are a massive amount of challenges that go into targeting one specific buck. On this episode of the Raised Hunting Podcast we take a deep dive into what it truly takes to target a buck and hunt him throughout the season with another listener land breakdown! From hunting a buck that you have had multiple years of history with, to maybe even hunting a buck you have just picked out, we use some of our past target bucks to help device a strategy not only for our buddy Kent Adams, but to give you guys some insight on the challenges you all will face!
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It is the age old question for deer hunters, how do I get bigger bucks on my ground? We all want to see the bucks we are hunting grow year after year. Managing that growth can be tough, however there are some tactics to implement that will help you get bigger bucks in your areas! On this episode of the Raised Hunting Podcast we take a dive into the world of antler growth with our friend Kip Adams who is the Chief Conservation Officer with the National Deer Association. Kip breaks down the importance of planting your food plots earlier, getting the right food for the deer on your property, and the importance of doe management to get bigger bucks year after year.
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For some of you guys across the country, deer season starts in just over a week! For all you other guys like us, we still are waiting till October. Whenever your season kicks off, we are all starting to see the changes in the bucks we have been scouting. The boys are getting ready to shed their velvet and that means bucks are starting to move back to their fall areas. We as hunters spend a lot of time scouting in the summer, driving up and down roads, setting cameras out early, and watching how these bucks are traveling. The real question is, how much of this information be useful once deer season hits? On this episode of the Raised Hunting Podcast we look to answer that question and find out just how important summer scouting for our target bucks can be!
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There is an old quote old quote that stems from a well know tv series, "knowing is half the battle". When it comes to deer hunting, that quote has never been more accurate. There are numerous pieces of information to take into consideration when you are looking to target a buck, especially if you have history with that deer. One of the first pieces of information to look at is, does this buck spend the majority of his time on your farm? If you are not getting a lot of trail camera photos it could be hard to tell, but there are still some signs to give you hope. On this episode of the Raised Hunting Podcast, we are breaking down another farm from one our listeners, who has a limited knowledge of his target buck. We dive into the signs that show that your target buck is living on you, strategies to hunt with limited information, and interesting tips on accessing your stands to not bust your target bucks during the season!
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In the hunting world, slams are a major achievement. Harvesting that many animals is a hunting career is truly a massive task. You have turkey slams, the North American Deer Slam, the North American Sheep Slam, and the North American Super Slam, which can be the toughest of them all. However their is one slam that is well know in the upland game hunting community that is a massive challenge in itself, the Chasing 27. On this bonus episode of the Raised hunting podcast, David sits down with our good buddies Shane Edwards, Ben Mills, and the owner of Peterson Kennels, Luke Peterson, to talk about their next hunting adventure and how they are going to complete the harvest of all 27 upland games species in North America!
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When it comes to getting a pattern on a big target buck, especially prior to the rut, can be difficult. You will get a few bucks that have a pattern that is easy to read, and others that are playing chess with you. However if you have played your cards right with a buck you have years of history with, that may give you your best chance at getting an arrow in him! Scouting is your biggest helper especially on new pieces of property. You are setting trail cameras, you are putting miles on the truck and you are also setting scrapes and walking your properties. All of these little things can give you an edge on your mature bucks. On this episode of the Raised Hunting Podcast, our buddy Chase Knowles joins us with questions on how to find big areas of buck bedding, patterning a buck prior to the rut, and are cell cams messing with your big bucks!
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When it comes to deer hunting, one of the biggest goals of hunters is to be able to shoot the best bucks they can. To feel that adrenaline rush of putting an arrow into a buck that you have been targeting for years. Being able to own a piece of ground that is yours and manage it to potentially produce some massive bucks! The real question is, where do you start? Well on this episode of the Raised Hunting Podcast, we are looking to answer that question! We sit down with Andy Keller, a Wildlife Biologist and Depredation Specialist and Catherine Cummings, the Western Iowa Depredation Biologist to break down some whitetail management strategies for your property!
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Since both the boys were both old enough to walk, they have been around hunting. If you have watched Raised Hunting, you have seen Warren and Easton grow up in their hunting careers, but also go through their lives outside of hunting. From a local show in Montana to hitting the big time with Raised Hunting, the Holder boys have been on an incredible ride. However, unlike your typical average kids, growing up with a TV show in the outdoor industry was much different. On todays episode of the Raised Hunting Podcast, Warren and Easton sit down and unpack what it was like to grow up in the outdoor industry. From traveling with David and Karin as kids, to moving to Iowa and starting Raised hunting, to the countless hours of filming, the Holder boys take a deep dive into the road that got them to where they are today!
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When it comes to bow hunting, you have your experts, you have your hunters who sit in the middle, and you have your beginners. The real question is, how can you be classified as an expert bow hunter? When it comes to equipment, knowing how to work on your own bow what you shoot best with is the biggest part of the battle. If you know how to properly tune your bow with your setup, you have gained an edge on a lot of hunters. On this episode of the Raised Hunting Podcast, we dive back into a topic from our Archery Guide and discuss the major issues with shooting heavy arrows, and how truly knowing your equipment can put you above the competition!
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Karin Holder has been apart of Raised Hunting since the beginning. She has talking Easton and Warren hunting, she has some impressive deer under her belt, some incredible stories, and a fantastic look on the world. Many of you guys have been begging for this episode, so we thought that we would deliver! On this episode of the Raised Hunting Podcast, Karin aka Mama Holder sits down with the boys and discusses her hunting journey, the impact she has had other women in the outdoor industry, and why she has taken a step back from the woods!
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A few months ago on the Raised Hunting Podcast, we brought on two members of the Iowa DNR and had a major discussion on the effects of EHD on the whitetail population. We gained an incredible amount of information and also got a lot of questions from you guys asking about CWD. Well folks, on todays episode of the Raised Hunting Podcast we have that discussion. We have our good friends from the Iowa DNR back with us to discuss CWD or chronic wasting disease. Rachel Ruden, a State Wildlife Veterinarian, and Jace Elliot, Iowa DNR State Deer Biologist, give us a full run down of what CWD truly is, what effects it can have on the deer population, and ways that the state of Iowa is looking to combat the disease!
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When it come to deer season, many hunters have the opportunity to chase a target buck. It could be a buck that you have had years of history with, or just one new buck that shows up on your property in the summer you are choosing to hunt. We tend to get a boat load of questions from you guys about both of these situation, and how we would go about hunting these bucks. On todays episode of the Raised Hunting Podcast, we breakdown one of these scenarios for one of our listeners who has a very interesting situation with a buck he has been chasing. We are hoping that the strategies we suggest may provide some insight for you guys as well when it comes to hunting target bucks on your properties!
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When it comes to bow hunting there are to major debates that have taken over. One debate is heavy arrows vs light arrows. The argument is, heavier arrows will give you more penetration on an animal. However with a heavier arrow, you can see a massive effect in your shot accuracy at longer distances. The other major debate is over which broadhead is better, a fixed blade or a mechanical. For the final episode of our archery series, we are going to dive into both debates. We put our year of experience on the table to give you a reiteration on the specifications you should be looking for in arrows, why a heavier arrow might not be the way to go, and the pros and cons of both styles of broadheads. We also give you guys a look at the arrows and broadheads we are shooting!
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We are constantly getting asked about our glandular scents. Most of the questions that we get are related to the time of year we use the scents, the specific scent we use prior to deer season and during the rut, what Raised Scents are our main go to's, and how to apply apply the scents in the field. Since we have been getting all these questions, we are releasing a special edition podcast for you guys! We are going to be talking all about Raised Scents! Easton and David sit down to give you an overview on the glandular scents we offer, the new bundles that are out, how to use Raised Scents, and what Raised Scents we use through the deer season! If you guys like this special addition, leave us a review, comment, or even questions and we just might make this a new special edition series! As always, don't forget to pickup some Raised Scents for yourself!
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As hunters, we are all surely waiting for the weather to cool back down and for the fall months to start rearing their heads making way for hunting season. However if are anything like us, you love the summer months as. hunter. You get to begin the prepping, seeing bucks starting to grow their velvet, and you also get to starting shooting your bow more! This is the best time of the year to be shooting, getting your form correct, and ultimately, get that bow dialed in. On this episode of the Raised Hunting podcast, we are back with part 4 of our Archery Guide and we are giving you guys some of the best shooting tips for the summer!
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When it comes to hunting, nothing beats getting up close and personal with the animal you are trying to hunt. It's the adrenaline rush of hearing a buck grunt underneath your tree, an elk storming a cross a field bugling in your face, but for us on this hunt, it was the sights and sounds of black bears! Our 2025 black bear hunt in Saskatchewan was a huge success. six out of our seven hunter would take home a black bear with four of those bears being Pope and Young caliber animals! On this episode of the Raised Hunting Podcast, David sits down with our buddies John Prosak from No Fly Zone and Brandon Schreiber from the Cree Lake Lodge who helped guide us on this bear hunt! John and Brandon give some insight on the operations the run, hunt packages you can book, their crazy antics, and yes even some bigfoot stories!
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When it comes putting a sight on your bow, there is a lot to consider. The first item you need to look at is the sight itself and the amount of pins your are looking to have. The next item of business would be how to properly install the sight on your bow. Once you get the sight installed, you then need to start sighting it in. This can be a tedious task, but we are here to make it simple for you guys, especially all you new bow hunters out there. On this episode of the Raised Hunting Podcast, we dive into part four of our "Archery Guide" series, we dive into how to properly set up your bow sight, the best sight in our opinion for hunters, and we take a dive into arrows specs and what you need to consider when you purchase them!
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When it comes to sighting in your bow, step one is getting the right set up to be able to shoot. Once you buy your bow, the next step is getting the right attachments for your bow. A lot of hunters already have their bows set and have the top of the line equipment. Most hunters have built their bows on a budget. Then you have your new hunters who are still looking to get their bows set up top start shooting. On this episode of the Raised Hunting Podcast we are diving into part three of our archery series, and talking about the first step in sighting in your bows. We go over the top attachment you need to spend your money on when you buy your bow, how you can get the correct attachments for under $500, and the best bow attachments for new bow hunters!
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When it comes to being a new bow hunter, trying to build a foundation with your bow can be tricky. You man not know when to start if you are looking at a new bow, or you may have inherited a bow from a family member. The first think to do Is you need to build a foundation with that bow and get it set to how you shoot. So where do you start? On this episode of the Raised Hunting Podcast, we dive into part two of our "Archery Guide" series to give you new archery hunters a bench mark for where to begin setting up your bow and how to get your shooting ability up. We cover how to get the measurement of your draw length, find which eye you are the most dominant with, and give you a break down of the proper question to ask when you go into your archery shop! Right now is the time to start putting in the work and build up your shooting ability so you are ready when your next hunt comes around!
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You have a target buck or an elk standing at 25 yards away standing perfectly broadside. Your arrow is drown back , your heart beat is cruising, you can feel your adrenaline taking over, till finally that moment comes where you let the arrow fly. For a brief moment you see the animal run off, an after a while you go look for your arrow, to get a sinking filling once you have found it, you missed him. Why do you miss? As hunters we strive ourselves to continue to check our equipment, to practice, and to make sure that we give ourselves the best to make a clean and ethical kill. However, things can still go wrong and we can still miss. On this episode of the Raised Hunting Podcast, we are going to break down the main reasons that hunters miss and ways to give you the best chances to overcome theses reasons. From discussing your shooting ability, to helping you control buck fever, to breaking down your shoot decisions, we give our opinion on how each of these three elements can factor into a missed shot.
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Over the years, especially here in Iowa, the turkey population has seen some major fluctuations. Part of that has to do with the amount of habitat that is being removed, but another major issue is predators, mainly raccoons. The increased population in raccoons means that more turkey nests are getting raided and the amount of turkey poults massively decrease. Along with the increase in raccoon numbers, we have seen a major increase in the number of bobcats. With the prices of furs being down across the country, the trapping season is become tougher for hunter who want to help manage their properties. So the question is, is there anyway to be able to see a major impact in the trapping industry? On this episode of the Raised Hunting Podcast we discuss how predator control has been affecting not only our turkey population, but populations of large game across the country over the years.
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This turkey season has been one of the toughest season we have seen here in Iowa for a long time! Mother Nature was against in the opening weeks, it seems that our turkey numbers themselves may be down, and there has been a slight increase in hunting pressure in some areas. However, we are not the only ones seeing these issues. A few of you guys have written in saying that you have also been dealing with a tough turkey season and others have had some great success early on! So, on todays episode of the Raised hunting Podcast we are going to give you guys a run down on how our 2025 turkey season has been going. We will breakdown some new strategies we have employed that gave us the opportunity to punch our tags on a couple birds and how you can still get an edge on pressured birds late in the season! So make sure to leave a comment below with how your season has been going and any questions you have to help make the rest of your turkey season a success!
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Everyone knows the classic cliche of if you get granted three wishes by a genie, then you would wish for unlimited wish. The real question is, what would you do if you had a hunting genie that granted you a wish to go back and change one hunt in your life? IF you have hunted long enough, chances are you have had a hunt that has bee screwed up on a buck of a lifetime or an elk that took you years to draw a tag for. Maybe you made a shot that wasn't fatal, you passed your target buck who was later killed by the neighbor, or maybe you busted him trying to draw your bow. If you had one wish to go back to change a hunt, would you use that wish to bring you success? One this episode of the Raised Hunting Podcast, Warren dresses up as the "Hunting Genie", to hypothetically grant a wish to give one massive hunt a totally different outcome! We want to hear from you guys, if you had a hunt that you could ask the hunting genie to change, what would it be, or would you haven change it at all?
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Turkey season has finally kicked off here in Iowa. For this entire turkey series we have been doing on the Raised Hunting Podcast, we have been going over helpful tips and strategies to help bring you guys success this turkey season. From breaking down the gear you need, to shot placement on a turkey, to even the types of turkeys you are chasing, we gave you as much information as possible! On todays episode, we are going to have a little fun! We are dusting off our most insane turkey hunts of Raised Hunting History! From birds that fly in geese, to ultimate reaping scenarios, to even birds getting shot because of a helicopter, these stories will leave you speechless! So sit back and enjoy our turkey antics and good luck this turkey season!
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For part five of our turkey series, we dive into the ultimate showdown of turkey hunting: Shotgun vs. Bow. We are going to break down the "best" shotgun setups that have worked well for us, and our bow setups when it comes to hunting turkeys. We also take a deep dive into our theory on shot placement with a bow on a turkey, and if hunting turkeys with a bow is more controversial than we think! If you have seen our videos before you have probably heard David talk about "the shiny spot" on a turkey. We dive into how the shiny spot has been effective for us but how it can be controversial as well. From shot gun shells to broadheads, we discuss it all to try and help bring you guys the most success this turkey season!
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Well folks it is official, turkey season is upon us! Yes some states, like us here in Iowa, are still waiting a few more days to get out into the hardwoods and chase some thunder chickens, but there are plenty of states open right now! With turkey season being in full swing once again, we are begging to receive questions from you guys about how to hunt turkeys in very specific scenarios. So on this episode of the Raised Hunting Podcast, we will be breaking down some of the most common scenarios we face during turkey season and how we were successful! With over 50 years of combined experience and 200+ plus turkeys killed between the three of us, we have dealt with countless scenarios when it comes to hunting gobblers! So sit back, relax, enjoy the stories, and we hope these strategies help you get a turkey this season and the ones to come!
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When it comes to turkey hunting, you have your different species of turkeys. You have your Rio Grandes, Merriams, Easterns, and Osceolas that are spread out across the country. What if we told you that you can classify these turkeys into sub groups to help you understand how to hunt them? On this episode of Raised Hunting Podcast, we don't dive into the species of turkeys, we dive into their personalities. We categorize our birds into for main groups, you got your crackheads, Sunday strollers, educated birds, the church group, and finally your chicken birds! We breakdown each turkey personality and how you can identify them to give you the best insight into how to hunt the turkeys you are dealing with! So good luck this season everyone, we know seasons have started to open across the country! Be sure to send us your photos!
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Turkey season is just about to kick off! For some states, especially down south, turkey season is a week away! For other states, like us here in Iowa, we are still having to wait till April. This is the time of year where we are gathering up all of our turkey gear to make sure we have everything ready to roll. We get a lot of questions from you guys asking about what gear we carry in the woods on our turkey hunts. On this second episode of our turkey series on the Raised Hunting Podcast, we dive into all the turkey gear you will need to be successful this season! From bowhunting to shotgun hunting, we breakdown all the essential turkey hunting gear you will need, from calls to weapons, to even clothing, we got you covered! We have also provided you guys with a full gear list below for both a bowhunter and a shotgun hunter!
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As the spring weather sets in and the temperatures begin to warm up, the anticipation for turkey season has officially set in! Turkey season in some states will soon begin to kick off, but for others like us here in Iowa, we still have some time. As the weather is getting warm and shed season is still in full swing, this is the perfect time to be scouting for turkeys. The real question is, how can you be finding your turkeys at this time? Well on todays episode of the Raised Hunting Podcast, we are here to answer that question! We are breaking down our strategies for how we go about scouting for turkeys, whether we are putting boots on the ground or driving around the closer we get to season. We all run through a breakdown of the gear you will need for hunting thunder chickens this season, whether you are hunting with a bow or a shotgun! Make sure you guys send us your photos this turkey season and stay tuned for more turkey hunting tactics!
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Like all good things in life, they change with time. Television shows adapt to audiences season after season. Music with in its simple history can now have a chart topping song be created with an app on a phone. Even simple things like the newspaper has evolved over the years. Most people just want to go back to the "Good Old Days". Hunting is no different. All new technology has changed the the average person hunts. Whether you are using mapping apps like OnX, a cellular camera to get information on your deer, or even constantly scrolling through social media seeing the countless number of big bucks hitting the ground, the world of hunting has changed. Does that really mean the Good Old Days of hunting are gone? On this episode of the Raised Hunting Podcast, we look to answer that question. We take a look back how hunting has changed even in the time since Warren and Easton to all the way back to when David began hunting. The real question is, if they are truly gone, can we get back to the Good Old Days of hunting?
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Hunting in Africa can be the trip of a life time. It is a chance to go toe to toe with a leopard, feel the rush of hunting massive cape buffalo, or for your real adrenaline junkies, chasing elephants. Most hunters that have had that chance to experience hunting in Africa say they want to go back. What we want to know is how would you get there in the first place? Well lucky for you guys, we know just the man to ask! Our buddy Sam Beavers is back on the Raised hunting Podcast once again, and this time he is taking us on an African Safari. Sam is a hunting guide for Bullet Safaris in South Africa and on this episode of the Raised Hunting podcast, he gives us a run down for the average cost of a hunt down in Africa. From chasing leopards and dangerous game, to hunting plains game, Sam breaks down prices and hunting options to help give you guys an insight on what it would cost to book a hunt in Africa!
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It is that time of year once again where bucks are shedding their antlers, and boots are hitting the ground to get out and search for those antlers. For a majority of hunters, shed season is an awesome time of the year, you get to hopefully find the antlers from your target buck, you may find sheds to a new buck, or you find new areas on a farm to hunt. If you are an avid shed hunter, then you have probably heard the phrase "miles equal piles". The real question is how much validity does that phrase have? Is it all about putting in miles for a ton of antlers, or are there other legit strategies? On this episode of the Raised Hunting Podcast we dive into our shed hunting tactics we are taking into this shed season and ones we have already employed! Discount Codes:You guys have been absolutely amazing when it comes to supporting Raised Hunting so we wanted to return the favor! Just for all you loyal RH Podcast listeners we have some discount codes for you! We not only have a code to get you 15% off all Grizzly Cooler items on their website, but we got you guys a code for 15% all Raised Hunting products!!!Grizzly Cooler Discount Code: RZDGRZ24Raised Hunting Discount Code: RHPCREW15Follow Us On:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/raisedhunting/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/raisedhunting
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As whitetail deer hunters, we always dream of shooting the buck of a lifetime. That buck could be your dream buck that is a perfectly symmetrical typical, a buck with a drop tine, or even just a buck with points going everywhere. The buck of a lifetime could also just be one that you have history with over the years. You have watched this buck grow, you may have had some encounters with him, you have found his sheds, and his legend just keeps growing. For our buddy Simon Oakes out of Arkansas, this is that buck of a lifetime. On this episode of the Raised Hunting Podcast, Simon sits down with us to tell the story of how he came across this 190'' buck, from the history behind him to the day he hit the ground! This is an episode you don't want to miss!
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You guys asked, so you guys shall receive! Sometimes the most miserable parts of a hunt can make the perfect moment of success that much sweeter! On the last episode of Raised Hunting's Miserable Hunts, Warren left out some major details from his elk hunt back in 2017 that you guys have been waiting for. While dealing with the group of outfitters on this elk hunt, Warren and are camera guys were also having to battle the elements, with some bad Montana weather looming. On this episode of the Raised Hunting Podcast, Warren breaks down the second half of his story from his elk hunt, and explains why it is always important to be prepared for any situation in the woods! David also gives us a bear encounter that will make the hair on the back of your neck stand up when he comes face to face with a sow grizzly and her cubs!
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In the hunting world, when you hear the word EHD, it puts a sick feeling in your stomach. EHD or Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease, is a disease that affects whitetail deer that leads to a very excruciating death. EHD can have a massive effect on the populations of your whitetail deer herd with in the summer months leading up to the early fall. As hunters, we always fear hearing about EHD outbreaks in the areas we hunt because of how lethal the disease can be. This past hunting season, we had actually found one of the bucks we were hunting that had shown signs of being infected with the disease. We had called in the Iowa DNR to examine the buck, and sent in samples of the deer to confirm that he was suffering from EHD. After sending in the samples, like other hunters, we had some questions about the disease and how it affects a whitetail deer. On this episode of the Raised Hunting Podcast we sit down with Andy Keller, a Wildlife Biologist and Depredation Specialist with the Iowa DNR and Rachel Ruden, a State Wildlife Veterinarian, to not only answer questions about EHD but whitetail deer biology as a whole.
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Let's face it, hunting is not always an easy task. Yes same days are easier than most, but sometimes, it can be a pain in the a**. Every hunter has had their fair share of miserable experiences. From long pack outs in crappy terrain, to hunting in extreme heat or freezing temperatures, to even having numerous equipment malfunctions, there are endless possibilities that can make a hunt turn to miserable on a dime. On today's episode of the Raised Hunting Podcast, we are bringing you a few of our miserable hunting experiences. From an elks hunts that went south to a turkey hunt without even seeing a bird, we bring you guys along through some of our pain and suffering. As we all know, suffering is part of the hunt!
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Well folks, we can put an officially put a wrap on the 2024 Iowa whitetail season. While some states, especially down south are still rolling with their whitetail seasons, we have begun to get into a winter scouting mode. We are putting out bales of alfalfa, moving a few cameras to check to see if some of our bucks have made it through the late season, and getting ready to walk for sheds. Shed hunting can be a major benefit for exploring pieces of your farms to look for new areas that could be huntable for the next season. The real question is, how beneficial is winter scouting in some areas? On this episode of the Raised Hunting Podcast, we give our on opinions on if winter scouting for whitetails is truly worth it. We also discuss how to hunt your target bucks after the rut and what tactics you can use to pin them down for next season.
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As the 2024 whitetail season is drawing to a close here in Iowa and in other states, the preparation for next year begins. With that preparation comes shed season and the hope that your young bucks that have potential make it through the winter. Like many hunters out there, you may be putting out some alfalfa bales or mineral blocks to help your deer get some extra nutrients during the winter. The other purpose behind putting out food an mineral is to see if you can help those bucks grow their antlers in the upcoming season. The real question is, how much can we as hunter really effect the antler growth in a deer? On this episode of the Raised Hunting podcast we look to see how much of an effect hunters can actually have a bucks antler growth in the next season. We discuss the best times to be putting out mineral blocks, whether or not food plots can play a major roll in antler growth, and how feasible it can be for the average hunter. We also. have a massive season update for you guys from the one and only "Dr. Deercember", and we discuss the impact that social media has had on hunting!
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There is the old saying that echos throughout the hunting world, "when you have been hunting long enough, you are bound to have a few misses". Whether you are a bow hunter or a gun hunter, chances are that you have had a few shots that have not gone your way. Maybe buck fever got the best of you. Maybe you had an equipment malfunction. We have had our fare share of misses throughout our hunting careers, and today we bring those misses to light. On todays episode of the Raised Hunting Podcast, our cameraman Eli joins us as we breakdown our most "memorable" misses. We also take a quick dive into a topic from one of our podcast listeners asking us how you would go about hunting multiple species on your prime deer hunting ground.
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If you are a hunter, then you have probably heard about all the stereotypes we all get stuck with. Whether you hunt public or private ground, you are the rich hunter or the just average blue collar hunter, there is a stereotype that targets every type of hunter. Odds are that is you have been hunting for a while, you may know some people that fall into the categories of stereotypes. On this episode of the Raised Hunting Podcast, we break down a few of these in a humorous and controversial way to see whether or not we agree with some of theses stereotypes. We also dive into a question from one of our podcast listeners. The question up for discussion is, how many hunters out there are paying massive amounts of money to shoot massive deer? The topic of this question comes from hunters that will come from out of state and pay farmers for a leases just to shoot one specific buck. So if you guys enjoy the fun family banter on the podcast, then you guys are in for a real treat today!
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If you are an an avid hunter, the chances are you grew up watching hunting shows on television whether it was with your dad or even your grandpa. It's safe to say that you also watched a show called Buckmasters and the Buckmaster himself, Jackie Bushman. Jackie Bushman has been an icon in the hunting industry for almost 40 years now, and shows like ours would not be here without him. The Buckmasters television show paved the way for hunting entertainment. Not only is it now the longest-running hunting show in history, but it is what put hunting television on the map. While in Iowa for his chance to tag a Midwest whitetail and do some bird hunting, Jackie Bushman joins us to give us the tale of how Buckmasters got it's start on television.
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The early split of the 2024 Iowa deer season for bow hunting came to an end last Friday. It is safe to say that this season left a major impact on the Raised Hunting crew. There were a lot of challenges to face during the 2024 deer season, Warren kept a tag in his pocket till December, Easton's target buck Gump just keep running and avoiding us a all cost, and the uncharacteristic weather began on day one of the season in October and continued through the final day. Even through all the warm November days, countless trail camera pictures, and some days of getting skunked in the tree stand, this deer season was a major learning experience. On this episode of the Raised Hunting Podcast, we dive into our biggest lessons for the 2024 Iowa deer season. We investigate some of the results from our new strategies we tried on our farms and how we can adapt them for the next season. From potentially adding more water troughs into crucial areas, to moving stands into more beneficial locations, the gears in the minds of the RH Crew are always spinning. We still have some late season opportunities here in Iowa and who knows, we still might have some new hunter adventures to close out the year! Discount Codes:You guys have been absolutely amazing when it comes to supporting Raised Hunting so we wanted to return the favor! Just for all you loyal RH Podcast listeners we have some discount codes for you! We not only have a code to get you 15% off all Grizzly Cooler items on their website, but we got you guys a code for 15% all Raised Hunting products!!!Grizzly Cooler Discount Code: RZDGRZ24Raised Hunting Discount Code: RHPCREW15
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The last few days of the Iowa bow hunting season are upon us. With David being the only one tagged out, he gets to enjoy a little hiatus before late season kicks off. Easton takes back his role as "Mr. Deercember" gearing up to be trying some go big or go home strategies with in these final days! However, our boy Easton is not alone this year, as he is joined by Warren in this glorious Deercember week! On this episode of the Raised Hunting Podcast, we break down the season as a whole and some major strategies you can employ to help kill even your target buck during the later half of the season. From making some risky moves, to hunting the right food, to even being able to get your buck back on a pattern. We also take a deep dive into a study from the Mississippi State University Deer Ecology & Management Lab, on studies they have done about deer population density and buck activity during the rut. This study dives into a few theories we have discussed on the podcast, as well as ties in credible information to a lot of what we have witnessed in buck activity over the years!
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This hunting season been an adventure. Like every deer season, we have had some incredibly highs and some really disappointing lows. In all reality it has been a major learning year for us. We have been employing some new strategies, learning how to hunt with insane Iowa weather, and studying our deer in new ways. With the warmer temperatures, the buck movement during day light has just started to really ramp up in the later half of November on our farms. For the most part we have seen a lot of our younger bucks out during the day more than our mature ones. However the mature buck activity has been steadily increasing! On this episode of the Raised hunting Podcast we discuss a few scenarios that our listeners have sent in! One of which being, are your mature bucks truly cruising the same locations as your younger bucks during the rut. We dive into our own experiences from what we have seen on our farms and how your population of bucks plays a role in what you see.
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Lets face it, we can probably all admit that as hunters, we love running trail cameras. From the summer months to even during shed season, looking at trail camera photos of big bucks can just become addicting. There is an anticipation that sets in once you put a camera on a new piece of land to hunt or even just putting it in a new location to wait and see what bucks show up. You can learn so much about from your deer based on how your trail cameras are set up. You can begin to lear their core areas better, the trails they take, and you begin to have an archive of history with them over the years. With in the last several years, the cellular trail camera market has become more affordable for the average hunter. They have become an incredible tool to give hunters real time information on deer movement with the push of a button to get a video or photo downloaded to our phone. The real question is though, has this given hunters too much of an advantage on the deer themselves? On this episode of the Raised Hunting Podcast, we discuss how cellular trail cameras have truly changed the world of deer hunting based on the real time information we receive. We also dive into a potential correlation of how the recent advancements in trail cameras in general could be effect the calibre of deer being harvested by hunters. We also dive into topics of land management and another Iowa rut update for you guys! So we ask the Question again, are cellular trail cameras too much of an advantage for hunters?
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The world of deer hunting is a competitive one. Whether you are an outfitter or just your average guy just trying to fill a tag, we all face challenges when it comes to hunting. Some guys may not have the land they need to hunt, others may be dealing with neighbors who aren't so kind, and for a lot of guys the just may not have the time to get out and hunt. In most cases, if you are a deer hunter, you deal with at least one of these challenges, if not multiple at a time. On this episode of the Raised Hunting Podcast, we had a listener send in one of these scenarios for us to breakdown how we would handle it. If you knew there was a lot of drama and pressure from other hunter, would you still hunt the area or find a new spot? We share our experiences with farms we have hunted in the past and how we have handled certain confrontations. We also break down a rut report for Iowa and how our seasons have gone so far! We do have one buck tag punched and a crazy story to tell!
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In this episode, we provide an update on our 2024 hunting season, discussing the latest trends and changes you need to know. We dive into essential tips and tactics for making your shot count, including shot placement and practicing with your equipment. We'll also tackle the challenge of buck fever—sharing personal experiences and strategies to help you manage those pre-shot jitters. Plus, we’ll discuss when it’s wise to pass on a deer, emphasizing the importance of patience and knowing your limits. Join us for insights that will enhance your hunting experience this season!Check Out:
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Over the years, the more you deer hunt, the more you learn. From the summer months to the rut, you are constantly tracking target bucks and your young studs. When hunting season comes around, that is the time when you learn the most about your deer. You can see their patterns, how dominant of a buck they really are, and you begin to see what their flaw is that will give you a shot opportunity. However, each buck is different, they each have their own personalities. One buck can be a traveler that disappears for weeks at a time, while another could be a total home body. The real question is, how much of that past history can you apply to your current target buck? On this episode of the Raised Hunting Podcast, we dive into our history books and take a look at how we hunted our mature bucks over the years. We look at the patterns these deer have had, how dominant they were, and where their core areas have been to try and find tactics we can use on our current target bucks. From year to year each deer is different, however you can pick out strategies that have worked to give you the best chance at your current bucks.
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To say that some people may go to extreme measures to chase a monster buck is an understatement when it comes this case. After nearly a year since the Ohio giant was poached, Cj Alexander has now pleaded guilty to 14 criminal charges. Back in November of 2023, Alexander poached potentially the biggest typical whitetail in Ohio state history. Not only did he illegally harvest the animal, he proceeded to appear on numerous podcasts with an elaborate lie to cover up his criminal activity during the on going investigation. On this episode of the Raised Hunting Podcast we give our real opinions on the matter and discuss how this affected the hunting community as a whole. We also discuss what we believe the punishment for poaching should truly be. Would jail time and a revoked hunting license deter someone from poaching a big buck, or is the reward worth the risk? For all of you guys and gals out there looking for hunting strategies and whitetail discussion, don't worry we have that in the episode as well. We breakdown how the season has been going so far, what we have seen in buck movement, calling strategies, and how the next coming weeks could be a key time to be in the woods. So buckle up, for all of you that like seeing a fired up discussion, you are getting exactly what you asked for!
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For a lot of you guys out there, the weekends are the best time in the fall. That means it's time to get out in the woods because it may be your only time to hunt if you can't take time off. After a week full of work, Saturday and Sunday is your time to go chase after those big bucks. However, for the longest time, certain states only gave you one day to hunt, making it illegal to hunt on Sundays. This can make it incredibly tough on your typical 9 A.M. to 5 P.M. weekly workers to get any chance of getting on a target buck. Almost all states that have had that law in place, have now put it to rest. However two, more states still have this "Blue Law" in place. On this episode of the Raised Hunting Podcast we discuss some of the old "Blue Laws" and how they have affected hunters. We also discuss the validity behind the October lull in the deer hunting world. From seeing how the weather can affect deer movement to even discussing moon phases, we try to decide whether the October lull is fact or fiction.
Whitetail season is in full swing. In some areas, farmers have begun their harvests, cooler mornings are coming, and scrapes are beginning to see more activity from bucks. For some of you guys out there, your target bucks have already shown up. For others, you are either still waiting on him or you came into the season waiting to find a shooter. October can be one of the best times to hunt a target buck while he is still on his pattern before the chaos of the rut takes hold. On this episode of the Raised Hunting Podcast, we will be breaking down our October strategies. We discuss the strategies that have proven successful in past seasons, as well as new ones we look to implement on a couple of our target bucks. If you are going into this season with a buck who shows up late, don't worry you are still in good shape!
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Ladies and gentlemen, it is officially deer season! Today is opening day here in Iowa and we are absolutely stoked! We have been getting a lot of questions from you guys about how to hunt your target bucks, where the best spots to hang stands are, and countless more questions as we geared up for opening day. On today's episode of the Raised Hunting Podcast we are breaking down our season strategies for you guys. We discuss how we are going to hunt certain farms, how we will hunt our target bucks early, and what strategies can pay off later in the season. We dive into the history books from years prior on of few of these bucks to see what strategies were successful as well as how these bucks have moved to give us the best chance on pinning them down. We also know there are some of you guys out there, like David, that begin to hit the panic button of your target has not shown up by now. Don't worry guys, he will show up!
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With deer season one week out here in Iowa, we are getting our gear ready! Our bows are dialed in, the camo is getting laid out, and our hunting packs are getting packed up for the next few months. We tend to get a lot of questions from you guys about the gear we are taking into the woods. We get asked about our bow set ups, what extra gear we have packed, and what gear we just can't live without. On this episode of the Raised Hunting Podcast we try to answer as many of those questions as possible. We give you guys a breakdown of our bow set ups and the gear we take into the woods for deer season. We also cover our top three things that are must for us to have in the woods from calls to even our scents that we carry to give us the best edge on those big Iowa whitetails!
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The excitement of getting a new property to hunt whitetails is a tough feeling to beat. Whether you purchase a new piece of ground to own, pay for a lease, or even just get permission on a piece of ground, the mystery of what you will see takes hold. From the first day of scouting it, you begin to look for signs of bucks in the area, rubs, scrapes, even sheds. You are looking for places to hang stands, where to put food plots, what ever you can to give you the best chances of success on this new farm. One of the biggest thing to figure out on a new piece of ground is where the deer are bedding. For new hunters especially, it can be tough to identify what a bedding area is. On this episode of the Raised Hunting Podcast, we dive into the classifications of bedding areas for whitetails. We take a look at properties we hunt and where we have hung stands in the past to give you the best classification of bedding areas we can.
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The Holder family has been involved in the hunting and outdoor industry for many years. From the time that David had joined the Primos gang in the early 2000s, he had already stacked up a library of footage from his hunts and outdoor adventures. When Warren and Easton came along and began their hunting journeys, the footage archive only began to grow. Since starting out with a small show on a local Montana network to growing that small show into the fan favorite TV show that is Raised Hunting, the Holders have had many adventures with the hunting industry. On todays episode of the Raised Hunting Podcast, the boys sit down to discuss their journey through the years in the hunting industry. From starting the shows, to the epic adventures, to the struggles of working in the industry, the Holder boys dive into as much detail as possible to try and answer the questions you guys have about getting into the hunting and outdoor industry!
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The Raised Hunting crew has officially gone on their first hunt! The gang set out to Wyoming to fill five antelope tags to open up the hunting season. As you guys all know, we pride ourselves on making the most ethical decisions and shots when we step into the woods, every hunter should strive to do so. In some cases, our ethical decisions get put to the test by mother nature, and on this hunt Easton found that out first hand. On todays episode of the Raised Hunting Podcast we sit down to discuss our antelope hunts and how ethics are truly important in the hunting world.
For some of you guys out there, deer season is a week away! Some states across the country will be opening up their season once September hits. For folks like us, we are still having to wait till October to get in a tree stand. Here in Iowa, we are still in our season prep mode and we are getting ready to employ a tactic that we tend to get a lot of questions on. With September looming and bucks getting ready to lose their velvet, we are getting ready to put out our rub trees! On this episode of the Raised Hunting podcast, we go through what our line of glandular scents are, our strategies for using our glandular scents, and how you guys can use a rub tree to hopefully help you guys get a shot on your target buck this season. We dive into the major places where we use rub trees, the process we have for putting them in, as well as show examples of how they have worked for us. We also breakdown our strategies for hunting our mock scrapes and how we use them throughout deer season.
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For some hunters, the thrill of chasing a buck they have had years of history with is the pinnacle of their hunting season. They watch this buck grow year after year, with the hopes of one day being able to get an arrow in him and see him on the wall. He may throw some crazy junk and be a giant, he may be the toughest deer on the farm to hunt, or he may just even be their biggest buck to date. Whitetails are truly amazing animals when it comes to their antlers. They can have so much character that truly make them stand out on trail camera photos, but for some deer, telling them apart year after year can be a challenge. On today's episode of the Raised Hunting Podcast we dive into the topic of how hunters recognize specific bucks year after year. We look at bucks that we had years of history with on multiple properties we hunt and look at what made them stand out every year. From looking at rack configuration, to body characteristics, to even looking at the location of the photos, we give as much insight as we can to help you guy recognize your bucks year to year.
As hunters, we are always dreaming of that next step, that next animal to chase. For some hunters it maybe a giant elk. For others, it may be a mule deer. For a good amount of hunters, they get bit with a bug for a bigger sense of adventure. Alaska is a place that many hunters and outdoorsmen dream of traveling to, chasing moose, caribou, grizzly bears, and numerous other species. For us here at Raised Hunting, it is for sure on the bucket list. The real question though, is how can you make a hunt like this happen?Today, we wanted to answer that question for you guys! We brought in our good buddy Sam Beavers, a professional hunting guide and consultant, who has experience guiding hunts in both Alaska and Africa. Sam provides us with as much information as possible to help answer the questions that many hunters have about booking hunts in Alaska. From the travel expenses, to the amount of days you would be hunting, information about DIY hunts, to a total price package of of a guided hunt with Sam. We tried to provided you guys with as much information as possible to give you guys an idea about booking an Alaskan hunt! We have provided a list of Sam's guide services below!
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Deer season is on the rise! For some of you guys out there, you are lucky and get to start chasing bucks when September rolls around. If you are like us here in Iowa, then you are having to wait till October. Even with deer season being so close, there are still some last minute preparation steps that can be done. On today's episode of the Raised Hunting Podcast, we are answering questions from you guys! We a sit down and discuss ways to manage your farm from building up small properties, food plot placement, setting up a new farm or lease, setting up a food plot with good access, and many other scenarios. We take a look at how we have set our own farms, food we have planted that has been successful, as well as strategies to hunt your food plots. We also have a special guest that joins at the right time of the show! Our buddy, Shane Edwards, shares his incredible insight on how effective food plots can be and what he has done to make his so successful.
Doug Swain, A friend of Davids for over 20 years joins us on the Raised Hunting Podcast Today. David and Doug shared a career in the fire department back when the Holders lived in Montana. The two friends share stories of their times in the fire department, hunting adventures, and one story that will make the hair on the back of your neck stand up. Doug shares with us one of the craziest encounters we have ever heard. On a scouting trip for elk season, Doug finds himself face to face with not one, but two mountain lions! While trying to back out from his scouting trip, Doug is being stalked by two mountain lions within five yard of him! So sit back and enjoy this epic story!
Deer management has been a topic of conversation in the hunting community for a long time. For some it may be more feasible than others. You may have ground that is connected over a certain amount of acres that may produce great bucks. You have tried to manage the ground by adding food plots, feeding your deer, and passing bucks to let them get to maturity. The real question though is, is deer management worth it? On this episode of the Raised Hunting Podcast we look to answer that question. We break down some of the pros and cons of deer management, look to find a difference between deer management and land management, and also look at how managing deer can affect hunting for an individual as a whole and if it takes away from the hunt itself.
When it comes to hunting a specific buck, a lot of factors have to be taken into consideration. You are trying to scout him in the summer, you are setting up scrapes to try and put him in an exact location, you are trying to replay your past encounters with him, and you are going over your trail cam history with that buck. For summer hunters, there can always be a target buck that slips through the cracks, even though you have trail camera photos in numerous spots on your property. There is one issue with those photos, they are not in day light hours. On this episode of the Raised Hunting Podcast, we got a topic request from a listener asking how to pin down a target buck that is "nocturnal". We take our experiences that we have had past target bucks that have been "nocturnal" and tactics we used to pin them down!
When it comes to hunting big game, years of experience can play into your favor. For deer hunting, having history with a specific buck and knowing his patterns can be the lead reason for harvesting him. Knowing your terrain and where to hang a stand, scouting for scrapes, and putting in a rub post can all be major contributing factors as well. However there is always one factor of hunting that has to be considered. That factor is the animal themselves and whether or not they will show up. The question to then be asked is, is hunting all luck or is it strategy? On this episode of the Raised Hunting Podcast, we discuss this question and look to answer it with past experience from target bucks we have killed. We breakdown a few of our hunts and play out the scenarios to determine whether we got lucky, or did our skills and experiences proved to be the fatal factor.
Everyone in the hunting world dreams of the chance to chase a big buck. Whether you're after a 200-inch, 145-inch, or even a 70-inch buck, it can be incredibly challenging to pin them down. Over the years, like many hunters, we've experienced this firsthand. Their patterns change during the rut, they might be run out of their core area by another buck, or countless other variables can work against you when targeting a specific buck. In recent seasons, we've begun implementing new strategies that have proven beneficial in the woods. From setting up a rub tree and using our scents, to charting a buck based on our history with him, and strategically placing stands, we share as much as possible about what we've learned. Our goal is to provide you with effective strategies to help you pin down your big buck this season!
This has been one of the largest debates in the hunting world, particularly in bow hunting. It's an ethical debate that can be the deciding factor in a successful harvest. The debate at hand is: what constitutes an effective or ethical shot distance with archery equipment? Many western bow hunters argue that long-distance shots are necessary in the vast landscapes of the West. But is that truly the case? Some hunters push the limits of their effective range, driven by the fear of missing a rare opportunity to take down their target buck. But is this practice genuinely ethical? In this episode, we break down our opinions on what we define as an "effective range" for hunters. We share our experiences with hunting big game in both the Midwest and out West, and discuss what we believe is an unethical distance for taking a shot at big game with a bow.
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Summer time is finally here and we all know what that brings, velvet bucks! If you are like us, then the chances are you will be driving down the gravel roads on summer nights looking for velvet slobs. For a lot of deer hunters, this is the begging of the summer scouting routine and a way to get an inventory of your deer. The real question is, does summer scouting really pay off? On this episode of the Raised Hunting Podcast, we break down our summer scouting strategies and give our opinions of why summer scouting may not be worth your time. We discuss some new strategies we are implementing for this coming season, as well as what new hunters should be really looking for during the summer months. We also dive into the new hunting laws that have been put in place here in Iowa, and how they can effect public land hunting. So what do you guys think, is summer scouting for whitetails worth it?
It has long been a topic of heated debate in the whitetail hunting community. Hunters have argued for years about the existence of a mysterious area known as "no man's land." This elusive spot for some, is nestled between the top of a deer's back and the top of the vertebral column, is said to contain no vital organs, which would be the back strap. Some hunters believe in "no man's land" sits below the vertebral column, just above the shoulder in the middle of the body. The argument for many hunters, how can you have a a shot go below a deers spine and not clip any vitals. In this episode, we dive into the myth of "no man's land," spurred by a listener's intriguing story. The listener recounted shooting a buck with a muzzleloader and discovering an arrow lodged just beneath the spine, evidence of a previous hunter's attempt. This prompted the age-old question: does "no man's land" truly exist? We sit down and debate this controversial topic with experiences and tests of our own that may shed light on the location of "no man's land".
I think it is safe to say that if you are a hunter, you love seeing big bucks on trail cameras! Whether they are chasing after a hot doe, hitting a scrape you set, or coming out of the shadows at night, the photos and videos from trail cameras can get you excited at any point in the day. With the dawn of cell cams, hunters can get all that information in real time, especially on public ground. The real question is, how would that effect hunting if trail cameras were banned? Today we look to answer that questions with a discussion about a few of the new laws that are looking to be passed in Iowa. One of those laws being, hunters would only be allowed to leave tree stands on public ground over night. So that means no blinds and no trail cameras! We break down our opinions on the laws and how that could effect not only public land hunting but private pieces if you were not allowed to set cameras out. We would be diving back to the 1970s!
If you guys are like us, then you have probably sat around a fire with your buddies, asking each other dumb questions. You guys sit an argue about what animals you could beat in a fight, would you rather hunt every year or take a year or two break but shoot a 200" in buck, and whacky questions with outlandish ultimatums. That is exactly what we go here for you guys today, just some guys being dudes and trying to talk about some wild hunting scenarios! We got a wild conversation and still try to give you guys some insight on our strategies for some of our past deer that we mention! We also want to hear your opinions on our scenarios and what you guys would choose! Would you sacrifice all your tactics for hunting 10,000 acres with world class mule deer and whitetails only using a recurve?
Well folks it is that time of year! It is time to fully begin preparing for deer season! With the weather warming up and the calendar days flying, we have begun our early stages of preparation. We have begun planting our food plots and slowly starting to get our trail cams back out! We get a lot of questions from you guys asking about how we planet our food plots, where we are planting them, when we are putting them in, and many more. In this episode we try to cover as much as we can for you guys from plot locations, how we plant them, when we start planing them, and what we are changing up this year! If you guys still have further questions on how to start planting your food plots, we got you covered! You can check out "Food Plots For Dummies" on the Raised Hunting YouTube, where we dive into four simple steps on starting your food plots!
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The times have clearly changed, and with that comes new ways of learning how to do specific things. Within this generation, the ways of learning have changed like never before. It has become easier to gain information on a topic instantly with the power of the internet. With the power of a few words typed into Google, we can gain incredibly amounts of knowledge in minutes from videos, to articles, to even podcasts. Today with all this access to knowledge, the learning curve for hunting has changed drastically. The real question is, has it been more effective? We wanted to give our opinions on the matter of the true effectiveness of that knowledge for new and even experienced hunters. From the insight that David has on how his generation learned hunting, to what Easton and Warren have grown up with, we breakdown some tips to help you guys navigate through this influx of information and find credible sources! For all you guys out there that love the family banter, oh boy do we have it in full force today!
This seems to be a popular topic you guys want us to cover, so we got it for you today. If you guys are like us, then we know you guys have experienced the heartbreaks of hunting, especially with whitetails. Well today, we are unlocking our memories and dragging out the ghosts of big bucks that we either missed, disappeared, or passed to only get shot by other hunters. We have the tales for all of them! We do bring in a palette cleanser at the end and talk about some of our most memorable whitetail hunts. So sit back and relax and relive some tails of heart break with us.
Besides being a method of survival, hunting has become a passion. Hunting can be an escape, a way to spend time with family, or even just a hobby. Millions of Americans love to hunt and continue to do so every season. However, a common issue continues to plague us. As familiar scenes unfold across public lands—with packed parking lots and unexpected encounters with fellow hunters—doubts arise. Can there truly be a place for new hunters in these already congested spaces? The frustration of trekking through seemingly remote terrain, only to find it teeming with others, is a common narrative. Even seeking permission on private land can lead to disappointment as other hunters have beaten us to it. We love getting folks and kids involved in hunting just as much as we love hunting ourselves. We enjoy seeing the parents who take their kids out with them for the first time. We sat down with this discussing because we want to see if there is a solution, or if the problem is already overgrown. Using information from studies, personal experiences, and even accounts from you guys, we want to try and answer one question: Is there a genuine need for new hunters?
In a recent episode, we posed the question: "Is bowhunting turkeys ethical?" Back then, opinions were divided, with the majority still leaning towards the ethical side. However, as we've progressed through this turkey season, we're starting to question our stance. In this episode, we're getting real with you all. We'll break down our turkey hunts from this season and candidly discuss what went wrong. Despite our extensive experience bowhunting turkeys and enjoying significant success in the past, this season has presented challenges. We've faced tough shots and, regrettably, experienced instances where a perfectly placed shot with the bird getting away. So, it brings us back to the fundamental question: Is turkey hunting with a bow truly ethical?
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The gobbler action in Iowa is really heating up! Within the first week of turkey season, all three of the boys have managed to punch at least one tag. But as the season progresses, the birds become more skittish under the pressure from other hunters. Whether you're waiting for your season to begin or scouting for new birds, obstacles can still stand in your path - quite literally.One of our RH Podcast faithful listeners raised an interesting topic: how to get a bird to cross a fence or creek. We dive into our experiences battling stubborn birds at fence lines and offer strategies to encourage them to break through. Additionally, we'll discuss Easton's recent hunt, where he conveniently bagged his turkey right after recording last week's episode!We're eager to see your turkey photos from this season, and if you share them with us, you might just walk away with a turkey fan mount!
Finally, it's here—turkey season has officially arrived in Iowa! We've got a short and sweet episode for you today because, like many of you, we're eager to get back out into the woods. Opening day of turkey season in Iowa started with a bang. Easton set a goal for the season: to take David on a hunt and call in a bird. The father-son duo accomplished their mission, albeit not without some turkey rodeo action. Meanwhile, Warren headed to a familiar spot, armed with knowledge of patterned birds, and bagged one early. We've got plenty more hunts to share with you in the coming week, so stay tuned for more turkey action. Good luck to everyone turkey hunting this season, and congratulations to those who've already punched a tag!
We're just a week away from getting back out into the woods for turkey hunting here in Iowa. There's nothing quite like the sound of fired-up toms in the morning, with the sun rising, or the shock gobble of a bird you had no idea was there. Over the years, the Raised Hunting crew has experienced some phenomenal turkey hunts all across the country. Today, we want to share some of our best turkey hunting moments with you. From the fastest bird call-ins to the farthest distances we've called them from, and even encounters with seemingly possessed birds, we cover it all.
Hunting has been a part of human existence since the dawn of time, initially a means of survival, now embraced for the thrill it offers. It provides an opportunity to reconnect with nature, dedicating precious hours to the pursuit. It's a time for bonding with family and old friends, sharing stories, and creating cherished memories. Achieving success in hunting is a quest unto itself, offering a satisfaction like no other. In a shut down world, hunting served as an escape. Months of preparation turned into a moment where success is measured in mere seconds. In this episode, we look to answer one question: Why do you hunt?
Turkey season holds a special place in our hearts – it's a time of excitement, strategy discussions, and the thrill of chasing gobblers. But in this episode, we're not just sharing turkey hunting tactics; we're diving into the hottest takes of the turkey hunting world. Drawing from comments across social media, other podcasts, and personal encounters, we've compiled a list of topics that ignite passionate debates. From reaping turkeys to the use of decoys and even the ethics of bow hunting for turkeys, we dive into some of the biggest debates we can find. This conversation seems to even strike a nerve with us, so you guys are in for a wild ride!
Today, we're stirring the pot once again in the hunting world, delving into a debate that never seems to lose steam: heavy arrows versus light arrows. Every hunter has their own opinion on the matter, and we're diving headfirst into this controversial discussion. While we've touched on this topic before, today we're going deeper, tackling a specific question: how does the weight of an arrow affect its ability to achieve pass-throughs and precise shot placement on big game animals? We give our own opinions on the debate as well as dive into a view past studies to provide some facts on arrow speed based on their weights. We even break down our bow set ups to provide some in-field insights to inform the discussion. So buckle up, because things are about to get interesting in the hunting community once again.
The countdown is on for getting out and chasing turkeys. With some turkey season for some states getting ready to open in March, we wanted to share our ideal turkey tactics for opening day with you all! We break down our scouting methods, ideal blind and decoy setups, and offer tips for hunting pesky pressured birds as the season progresses. Whether you're turkey hunting with a bow or a shotgun, we cover tactics to help you be successful with both! We hope these strategies can bring you success this turkey season!
With the weather heating up here in Iowa, our anticipation for turkey season is growing! We're starting to see more birds getting active and even hearing early gobbles ring out in the mornings. With turkey season in Iowa still just over a month away, it's time for us to start thinking about our setups and tactics. From scouting with trail cameras to bow and blind setups, to shot placement, we cover as much information as we can on how we prepare for turkey season. So, break out those calls, pattern those shotguns, and get ready to sling darts because the thunder chickens are coming!
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As hunters, we've all asked ourselves this question at some point: am I hunting too hard? Conversely, we may wonder, am I not hunting hard enough? Whether it's chasing a target buck, embarking on an out-of-state hunting trip, or simply searching for a massive shed, there's a fine balance between pushing oneself and avoiding burnout. This topic was sparked by a discussion between David and Warren while they sat in on the Eastmans' boys' podcast at the Western Hunting Expo. We share personal scenarios to evaluate whether we've been hunting too hard at certain times or if we haven't been pushing ourselves enough.
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With spring around the corner, we're approaching one of our favorite times of the year: turkey season! Nothing beats getting set in the morning and hearing gobbles ring out in every direction. Whether you're hunting with a shotgun or a bow, turkey hunting still provides one heck of a rush! However, certain states have seen a major hit and decline in their turkey populations over the years. Some states, like Nebraska, have even reduced the number of tags per hunter from three birds to two. So, what has been the major cause of this decline in gobblers? We break down some of our theories and take a look into fur trapping studies to try to develop some reasons for our turkey decline. We also want to hear from you on how your turkey numbers are and your ideas on why they might be low!
To us here at Raised Hunting, this is one of our favorite times of the year—it's finally shed season! There is something about walking through the woods and finding a pile of sheds that is just so satisfying, especially if you find the sheds from your target buck. Whether it's on your own ground or public land, sheds are hitting the ground, and it's time to get walking. Today, we have some tips for you on how to hopefully bring home some more antlers this year! For you new shed hunters out there, we have tips on what to look for when it comes to signs and areas to cover for success on both private and public land. We also delve into the topic of selling sheds, which gets Warren a little fired up.
If given the opportunity, many hunters will go into the deer season with a target buck in mind. It may be a buck you have a history with; it could be your biggest buck to date, or it could be a new buck that piques your interest. Many of these opportunities come from hunting private land and deer management. Could it be possible to consistently kill a target buck every year on public hunting ground? The answer to that question is yes. We sat down with Brook Martin, who has been taking the public land hunting game to a new level. Since moving to Iowa from the east coast, Brook has had consistent success targeting a buck and harvesting that buck on public land. We break down his strategies and the challenges he faces with public land hunting to find out what makes him so successful!
As bow hunters, we are always eager for an opportunity to get out and shoot, refining our form – akin to a hitter stepping into the cage for some tee work. For some, it's as simple as heading into the backyard and shooting at a bag target. Others prefer 3D target courses. We often engage in both, especially when sighting in a new bow. The real question is: How beneficial can a 3D course be for hunters?
Today, this topic comes from Jake Dalluge, who wants to explore whether a 3D archery course can provide hunters with a false sense of security. We delve into both the positive and negative aspects of 3D and how they can impact a hunter's mindset as they approach the hunting season. From shooting at long distances to bow setup, and even introducing a new hunter to the course, we share the knowledge gained from our experiences shooting 3D courses in the past. The goal is to provide you with an in-depth list of pros and cons.
In today's age of hunting, a good chunk of private property can be hard to come by, especially for deer hunting. If you have private ground to hunt, whether it is permission, owned, or leased, then you may be looking to try and manage your herd population. You may know some of the neighbors, but not all of them. You walk out to the stand one morning ready for a sit and notice a stand right on the edge of the fence line on the other side. Although the stand is not facing your side of the fence, it is in a tree 10 yards from it. The real question is, is setting a stand right on the property line fair? This topic comes to us from written in to though podcast, who is dealing with this situation. We sat down to give our opinion on whether "fence squatting" is ethical or not. From providing examples of our stand locations, to scenarios we have dealt with, to solutions to help keep more deer on your side of the fence. So, what do you guys think, is fence squatting ok?
With the case currently unfolding in Ohio, poaching has become a major conversation in the hunting world. Each year thousands of hunter across the U.S. lose opportunities to harvest incredible animals due to poachers. Many cases come across Fish and Game Departments each year and will continue to do so. The majority of states sentence poachers with heavy fines that can range upwards of $30,000. The real question is, can this truly be enough to deter individuals from poaching again. How many of the cases are resulting in fines and how many poachers are actually getting caught? We wanted to dive into our own experience on the matter and the information from the Ohio case to give our opinions on the repercussions of poaching chargers. From how social media has impacted poaching to discussing alternative sentences for the crime. We want know what you think! Should poaching wild game in the U.S. result in jail time?
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There are those days in a hunter's life, where they wake up and get a feeling deep down. You start walking to you stand, and your hair stands up on end. The feeling that drives your mind and tells you that today is the day you kill your buck. Whether the wind is just right, the temperature is perfect, your stand is in the perfect spot, or you just begin to get that feeling that the hunt will go perfect. We call that feeling "hunter's" gut. For us it's a feeling of excitement but a feeling that doesn't happen often. However when it does, the rewards are wild! We want to see how many other hunters get "hunter's gut" and how successful they are with it. We also break down strategies for hunting your nocturnal bucks!
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For us whitetail hunters, one of the most exciting things to us is hunting a new piece of ground. We take the time to get it set up, hunt it, and harvest the first buck off that ground with a huge sense of pride. For some hunters, especially new ones, the main challenge with a new piece of ground is where to start. How do you scout? What should you be looking for to tell you deer are on your property? Where is the best place for my tree stand? We wanted to tackle these questions and bring you guys a whitetail scouting guide! From the entry level hunter to even the experienced veteran, we cover as many whitetail scouting tips as possible to give you guys the best chance of downing a buck on your new spot. Special thanks to Mike Prado for the topic idea!
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The times are changing to the future, even in the hunting world. Technology is continuing to make it's impact on the outdoors. A major piece of that puzzle is the use of drones, mainly for recovering your deer. The use of thermal drones has been a hot topic in the hunting conversation for good reason. While the theory behind their use can be incredibly beneficial, there are also some negative connotations. We dive into the debate and share our opinions on the use of thermal cameras on drones. From scenarios in past hunting seasons, tracks we have done with the dogs, and created situations, we try and tie in as much knowledge we have to help you guys form your opinion.
When you have been deer hunting for many years, you begin to pick up on a lot small details in the woods. Some major details that some hunters both old and new still miss, can come from the animal that they are hunting. Whitetails can be meticulous creatures when it comes to their body language. Their posture, tail movements, and reactions to surrounds, can potentially be the one factor that makes or breaks a hunt. So what are some major body language "tells" that hunters should be looking for? We dive into our knowledge of whitetail hunting over the yours to bring you guys our top signs when it comes to reading deer. From making the decision to call to a deer, to seeing them casually in a field, we breakdown a few specifics in the body language of a deer to help give you guys the extra edge in the woods! What are some signs you look for?
Well folks, it is that time of year, bow season for whitetails here in Iowa has come to a close. Although, it wouldn't be a normal bow season if we didn't have it come down to the wire to fill a tag. On December 1st, the final day of the season, Easton AKA "Mr. Deercember", was able to punch his tag on an absolute stud! This makes it three bucks now for Easton in the closing days of December. On this episode, Easton breaks down his hunt and his season to give us some insight on what he learned. We all wanted to take a dive into the knowledge we had gathered from this bow season, to help give you guys and ourselves, some strategies to take into 2024. From stand movement, to hunting water, to food plot management, we dive into as many scenarios as we can think of!
Last week we broke down a study, discussing the breakdown of whitetail genetics. We asked the question, does culling your bucks truly benefit or hurt your herd potential in the future! This week we took a deeper dive into which bucks do hunters normally cull while trying to manage their deer. What traits do you look for in a "cull buck"? What age are you shooting them? These were the most common questions we felt are usually asked when it comes to culling deer. We also dive into a study done by one of our very own listeners! His study dives into the amount of crops produced in the states of Iowa and Wisconsin, and how that correlates into the size of deer in each state, as well as the health of the deer. Which, his study left us with one question. Which is a sign of better health for a buck, a bigger body or a bigger rack?
In the deer hunting world, it is safe to say many if not all of us, have heard of a buck referred to as a "cull buck". They are your bucks that typically never get bigger racks, have flaws in their racks or themselves year after year, or simply just a deer you kill as a management deer. What if we told you that these bucks could have the potential to be the father of the next world record? On this episode, David brings fourth a study that may just turn your perspective on culling deer and saving the lives of your smaller bucks. We will have the study linked below for you to take a look! We also begin the episode with a breakdown of our best late seasons strategies for all you December and January big buck hunters!
https://deerassociation.com/strike-3-for-the-myth-of-the-genetic-cull-buck/
With the rut truly in full swing in Iowa, we have been seeing bucks going crazy! So what does that mean if you are gunning for your target buck? Trying to pin him down can be a nightmare, but it can still be done. We wanted to break down hunts we have had in past seasons for our big targets and hone in on strategies that paid off. From hunting water during hot weather, to sitting only one stand, to even taking days off to scout, we have tried it all. The rut can be the toughest times to kill a deer, but it can be one of the best for finding new bucks to hunt after! What do you guys think, is the rut overrated?
"Sweet November'' started off with a bang! Warren with a sit on November 1st arrowed the biggest deer in Raised Hunting history! The deer we know as "BG" strolled by at 8 yards and that was all she wrote. With the rut in full swing in Iowa, getting into your stand can be tricky. We wanted to breakdown some strategies we have used to access our stands in sticky situations during the rut and deer season in general. From using UTVs, to getting in earlier, to even just walking in like we own the place, we have used them all. Our buddy Shane Edwards joins us again this week as we also breakdown some tips to help you guys during the rut!
This is the time that every deer hunting gets excited for! This is the time where the most bucks are on their feet, and your adrenaline is at an all time high! We are getting into the rut ladies and gentleman! All the chaos, madness, prime hunting is about to get underway. We wanted to break down for you guys our top tips of hunting the rut and the days leading up to it. With it being Halloween and the first week of November, some hunters may already be seeing some rutting activity heating up. We dive into our past hunting seasons and use our knowledge, to come up with the best rut tips for you guys. Whether you have a target buck, or you are just hunting for a good buck, we got you covered. We also dive into the topic of keeping new hunters interested. Rut can be a good time for new hunters to see deer movement, as well as the excitement of hunting whitetails is all about!
Your target buck comes out with 10 minutes left of light, but he is out of bow range. What would you do? Would you grunt at him or let him walk and wait for another opportunity? You have an up and comer walk right under your stand while you are trying to manage your population. You know he may have a chance to grow another year, but there is a big chance that the neighbor could get to him first. Are you taking the shot or passing him? We have had these same experiences over the years and with in the few weeks! There are so many scenarios that every deer hunter gets put in season after season, and we wanted to break down a few for you guys. We take our past seasons and dive into some of the shot opportunities we have had, as well as deer we have let go. We want to know what you guys would do, or other scenarios you have ran into in the stand!
We have all heard other hunters talk about the "myths" of deer hunting. Many say that hunting mornings in early October is a waste of time. Many say a deer won't do the same thing twice. You may even hear hunters talk about how the fazes of the moon effect deer movement. Well, what do you believe? On this episode we wanted to sit down and debate which myths are facts, and which ones our fiction. We give our opinions as well as bring in our hunting experiences to try and give you guys the best knowledge we can to help bust some of these "myths"! Let us know what you guys think on which ones you think are fact or fiction!
When it comes to recovering your deer, a lot of factors can play a major roll in how quickly you can tack them down. Sometimes, you may make the perfect shot and the deer doesn't even go 100 yards. Other times, you may make a bad shot, and you get thrown into a rodeo of a track job. You are on your blood trail and it suddenly stops, you may kick your deer up in the process of trailing, or you grid search the area and do not find him. Sometimes you just need that extra tool to track down your deer, man's best friend. In this episode we wanted to breakdown the topic of tracking dogs. We lay out the dos and don'ts of how to track, questions to ask a tracker, as well as for you new trackers, situations to look for in a track! We hit both perspectives to give you the best insight on what to look for in tracking down your deer with dogs!
Your target buck is standing at 20 yards, facing your tree straight on. You have no open shooting lanes to the left or right of you. The thoughts in your head begin to run wild. You begin to wonder if this is your only opportunity to harvest your target buck. As you come to full draw, the deer still hasn't turned broadside. Would you take the frontal shot? With deer season finally here, we wanted to sit down and discuss a handful of topics you guys have been requesting! From ethical shots, to a wind direction and thermal breakdown, to even dealing with difficult hunters, we cover as much as we can in this Q&A style episode! Plus we give you guys a breakdown of our October strategies! So sit back and enjoy, because its finally deer season!
Two western hunts in back to back weeks, this time Easton is on the hunt. For the first time, he gets the chance to go elk hunting, and the opportunity to shoot his first bull. The long awaited hunt has finally come full circle, as Easton, Warren, David set out in New Mexico with the Primos gang. The hype of this hunt did not disappoint, Easton harvested his first ever bull elk with the wildest experiences of his hunting career, and finally make the dream a reality!
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The mountains of Colorado are majestic, beautiful, and downright impressive. We you put on over 40 miles hiking for a mule deer, they can be a totally different animal! Miles of steep terrain, thin mountain air at 13,000 feet, and limited wildlife can make a hunt incredibly difficult. Warren sits down on this episode breaking down his high country mule deer hunt. He dives into the expectation and the reality of the hunt, as well as new expectations for the new western hunter. From going into a new zone for the first time to taking the information you learned to the next hunt, we break it all down to give you guys our best insight. We also get to dive into Easton's expectation for his up coming elk hunt. So sit back and get ready for some more western adventures!
We are back at it again folks! Another hunting season has begun, and we are excited to bring you guys what we have coming up! While fly fishing in Wyoming, we sat dow for you guys to break down what is coming up next for Raised Hunting before the best hunting season rolls around! Warren and Easton get the opportunities to go on some epic hunts out west! Mule deer and elk or are the brain now but we are still looking forwards to deer season!
As we always say, we love having guests on the podcast. This week we didn't just have any guest, we have Ike Eastman, Son and owner of the Eastman's Hunting Journal, with us out in Wyoming. We talk about the history of the Eastman's and where hunting can take each and every one of us. Tune in for another great episode of The Raised Hunting Podcast!
We all love seeing our big bucks grow every year. We love seeing them on the hoof and on trail cameras during the season and in the summer. It's safe to say that a lot of deer hunters love to see an eight point buck. Now, there is some debate on whether or not that eight will always stay an eight point. This topic came to us in the comments, and we wanted to use our evidence to bust this myth. We discuss the debate of can eight point bucks become more than just an eight. but let us know what you guys think!
Lets face it, every hunter is always out chasing the biggest buck they can during hunting season. You spend all summer scouting, and checking trail cameras. You have your stands set and you are ready to rock. When that first cold front of the year comes in and rut is in full swing, it is game on! What happens when you don't see him as often, or see hardly any bucks for that matter, or any buck you do see already has a doe? What happens when all you see is does? Doe numbers have been incredibly high, and that can cause massive problems to your herd health. We broke down some questions sent in on doe management, and where a good number for buck to doe ratio should be. Every area is different , but still make sure you are getting doe tags and helping out your herd health!
Hunting is world of repetition, patience, and time. It is countless hours of preparation, that can be narrowed down to three months, to even just a matter of seconds. Within the amount of time we take for hunting and the successes we have, we can still make mistakes. Everyone can make a mistake that can prove to be crucial to harvesting your target buck. We wanted to tackle some of the major mistakes that we have all made, and even some minor ones we don't think about. From not shooting your bow enough and checking your equipment, to even cutting corners on how you enter the woods, everything can add up to losing valuable time on your buck. We want to hear from you guys if there were any errors we missed, or ones you have made that no one may consider.
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As we inch closer and closer to deer season, we are checking cameras more, looking for velvet slobs, and checking for sign on properties. Most of the time while checking for sign, we are looking up. We are picturing where to put our tree stands to give us the best shot on that big buck. So that leaves the question, what are we looking for in the "perfect" tree to hang a stand in? We break this down from the angle of having both experiences hunting in stands and saddle sits, to give you guys the best knowledge we can. From checking thermals, to knowing how much cover you'll have during the rut, we wanted to cover as many scenarios as we can. Whether you want to be 12 feet up or 40 feet, always check your wind! Let us know what your ideal tree stand setup is!
When you are hunting, the moments after you shoot can become the most nerve racking. For a lot of hunters, we tend to have a "blackout" moment when we pull the trigger, loosing sight of where we hit the animal. That question of "did I make a good shot", starts running circles in your mind. It is a cycle that many, if not all hunters go through. You can make a bad shot, and back out. You could make the perfect shot and the animal is laying only a few yards away. Then, there are those days you do make a perfect shot, but the animal still wants to give you a run for your money. Don't worry, you guys are not alone, we have dealt with all of these scenarios. In this episode, we wanted to break down a few of our shots for you guys, and the scenarios they put us in. From getting a second shot on a monster buck, to making a perfect shot and having to track the deer, to shot placement on your bucks, we cover as much information as we can, to bring you guys the best success possible!
In the hunting world, it has been taught that deer urine is the true deer lure. It has been around for decades, and has always been "trusted" to bring in your big bucks. However, the inconsistent success with deer urine makes using it seem like a waste of time. Like we have done before, we wanted to give you guys another break down on how glandular scents work. With deer season inching closer, we are looking to get an inventory of what bucks are moving into the area. With our glandular scents we have been seeing more of our bucks hitting scrapes and rub trees on our cameras then we did seasons ago. We wanted to answer many of the questions you guys have on what scents of ours to use this time of year, and what glandular scents truly mean. We want you guys to keep asking your questions, and share your photos of your Raised Scents bucks!
Deer management on your land can be a tall task. You have a various amount of challenges to face when trying to grow your deer score and population. You may have neighbors, an over population of deer, you may not have a way to hold your deer, or you lease or hunt your ground with friends.. The possibilities are endless. Let's say you are looking to manage your herd, but are growing in hunting and aspiring to go to the next level, you want to harvest for age over score. Well that is what we are discussing today. Warren brought up this topic to spark the conversation from a podcast he was a guest on. Would you shoot a three year old that scores 180, if it is your biggest deer to date, or would you pass him to help your management. We want to know what you guys think
In today's day and age, hunting land can be hard to come by. Is it still possible to get permission, absolutely. However, land in certain states can fly off the counter with hunters from other states leasing out the best chunks. Some pieces were ones you couldn't hunt , and others you had the permission, but were bought out from under you. For those that hunt next to these leases, it can be a challenge to hunt the deer in your area. So what can you do to help your odds on hunting the fringes of those leases? Well that is what we wanted to answer for you guys. Our topic comes from one of our listeners, Jake, in Kansas. He wanted us to break down our opinions on leasing ground, but also what is the best way to hunt the edges of those leases in your area. For those of you looking for another fiery debate, we got one for you today.
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We have all been hunting in the woods and heard the sound of a doe throwing a fit, blowing her head off, and stomping her feet. It is one of the most annoying sounds to a hunter. She has caught your wind and you got busted big time. Your buddies back at breakfast may tell you that you needed better scent control. You tell them, your clothes were scent free, you sprayed before you walked in the woods, and you had an ozone distributor, and she still winded you. As hunters there are countless times that many have experienced this same outcome. So we wanted to debate one of the biggest topics in the hunting world, the effectiveness of scent control. We sat down with three different opinions and 1 CIA study to see just how much scent control can actually play a factor in the woods. We want to here from you guys, does scent control matter in the woods?
Study Link:
https://www.cia.gov/static/6e7d5b61074cbce8462cd16b73028006/Human-Scent-and-Detection.pdf
As you all know by listening to this podcast, we love to cover the controversial topics of the hunting world. This topic could start brawls in just about every hunting lodge you go to. Today we wanted to sit down and discuss why we believe crossbows should not be allowed during the archery deer season. Since 1934, when hunters were granted with the first archery deer season, traditional bows have seen a counter part of their own, the compound bow. With the crossbow gaining more legality to be used during the entire deer season in states across the U.S., we wanted to give our opinions on the subject and answer one major question along the way. Does a crossbow count as archery equipment?
Those who have hunted long enough would love to get inside the mind a of a deer. We want to learn their patterns, their behaviors, habits, the whole nine yards to be able to put ourselves in the tree above them. You spend countless hours in the woods just to learn them a little bit at a time. Well now it seems that hunters may have gotten a small hint of how to understand these whitetails. A recent study released by the Penn State College of Agricultural Science, may have found a few solutions too our questions. The Deer - Forest Study consisted of collaring and tracking just over 1,100 whitetail deer over 10 years. The study tracked statistics of deer movement, home ranges, growth, and much more, to provide Pennsylvania hunters with knowledge on their deer. We wanted to break down this study and compare our own whitetail behavioral theories to the results. We want to know what you guys think of some of these results and how your theories match or differ to them as well. We have provided the link to the study below for you all to check it out yourselves!
Link To Study:
https://www.deer.psu.edu/wp-content/uploads/Deer-Forest_Study_WEB_feb01.pdf
If you have hunted long enough, then you know there are major differences in hunting different states. Hunters all across the country are hunting different subspecies of turkeys, elk, and whitetails. Each hunter faces different challenges when hunting their areas, whether that is the caliber of the animal, the terrain, or in most cases, the quantity of animals to hunt or even land to hunt. Our good buddy Eddie Diaz, from New Jersey, joins on the podcast today. We wanted to break down the major differences in whitetail hunting the Northeastern states to those in the midwest. From land availability, to breaking down the caliber of deer we all hunt, we wanted to still show that no matter your challenges, you can still have success in the areas you hunt.
Bucket list hunts can be hard to come across. When that opportunity arises, it can make the wait worth your while. Easton was able to cross one bucket list hunt off this past month, going to Idaho for a spot and stalk bear hunt. The five day hunt in the high country with his guide from Wind River Outfitters, proved to be incredibly tough but great experience. From rocky terrain, to switching to his back up bow, the hunt proved to show just how tough western hunting can really be. Easton breaks down his whole experience and give us his excitement about going on the high country hunt again!
As summer has now rolled in, many of us are full of anticipation hoping to find a giant buck. Whether you are looking for a past survivor or some new blood in the herd, you are getting that rush of anticipation. As the velvet grows on your bucks, the chess game begins. The major question is, where do you start? We sat down on this podcast to go over some of our theories and experiences! We cover our past hunting seasons, and what we have learned about past bucks to develop our strategies. From summer scouting, to tracking your bucks home range, we cover as much detail as possible to bring you summer scouting success!
Summer weather is upon us, and the long wait has begun. Even though the wait is long, there is still plenty of work to be done. We get questions all the time asking what we do during the summer to be ready for fall bucks. We wanted to give you guys a breakdown of our pre-deer season strategies and bring you some helpful tips to get the edge on your target buck. From doing inventory of your bucks, to getting your plots planted, we cover as much as we can on how we spend the summer months. So while the weather is nice, break out those bows, fling some arrows, and take a drive for velvet bucks. Don't worry folks.......deer season is coming!
When it comes to the idea of booking new hunts, it can be very exciting. The hunt may be one on your bucket list, it may be a hunt for you and your friends, or you may be looking for a new species. However, the logistics that go into planning a Western hunt can pose a huge barrier! The most difficult part can be simply getting started. Like many new hunters, or hunters looking to experience a new species in a new state, the process to get to the fun part is a challenge. We sit down on this episode to help hunters better understand what goes into the license system specifically in Western states. From the difference between preference points and bonus points to draw odds and OTC. We cover a wide array of information in this episode that hopefully helps you figure out where to start when it comes to planning an out of state hunt!
We here it all the time, "how old you think he is"? Many hunters will argue over the answer. The question, "how old is this deer"? Most hunters tend to have an opinion on the subject. They have either learned from charts, friends, hunting professionals, or just their own experiences. The bigger question is, how many of their ages are correct. Can we truly base the age of a deer on body features, such as a sway in their back? Can a deer really have a 20 inch jump in antler growth at 8 years old? For the past few years, we have been sending in the front teeth of our bucks to a lab for cementum aging to try and figure out their ages. Our good buddy Shane sits in with us as we go over the results of not only our deer but a handful of his bucks as well! What do you think, is it possible to accurately age deer? Do you believe cementum anuli aging is accurate?
April has come and gone. For a lot of states, we are in the last ditch effort to try and get one more turkey tagged filled. Toms are going quiet, hens are going to nest, and the hunting is getting much harder. So what can be some of the best ways to get on these pesky late season gobblers? Well we wanted to help with that! We employed two more late season strategies over the weekend, that proved to be pretty lethal in downing two more birds for the Raised Hunting crew. For some birds and areas, it may just be as simple as carrying multiple calls. For others, it may be scouting as much as you can for those birds that haven't been touched or are still fired up. We cover as much as we can to bring you guys success in your last days of your turkey seasons!
Spring thunder is in full swing, and thunder chickens are gobbling their heads off across the country. In some states, hunters may still be seeing birds fired up and causing chaos. While others like us here in Iowa, are beginning to face the late season struggles. Has weather been the problem, are your turkey numbers down, or are you just simply doing battle with pressured birds and your neighbor? In some cases, it may be a multitude of variables that every turkey hunter has to face, and we want to help give you the best chances to beat the odds. We sit down and talk about some of our best late season turkey turkey tactics, as well as just tough turkey hunting in general. From bow hunting to shotgun hunting, decoy set up, to even hunting turkeys like deer, we break down the strategies that have worked best for us. Spring thunder isn't over yet!
With a double on opening day by David. Easton and Warren looked to catch up and put turkeys on the ground during opening week. With the deer slayer Joey looking for his first turkey with a bow, him and Easton set out to find some gobblers. The morning they got was incredible! Joey and Easton capitalize on a set up making it the second double of the season for the Raised hunting crew, and the first ever for Joey. Meanwhile for Warren, the challenge of finding birds hit quick. With a challenging first few days, adding in some "Dujew" to give him some luck, and a whopper chopper it all came together! We hope you are having an epic turkey season make sure to share your photos with us!
It is the moment we have been waiting for here in Iowa, turkey season is finally here! After hunts in Nebraska and Alabama, the Raised Hunting crew gets to target birds right here at home. For Warren and Easton, Mother Nature gave them a fit and rained on their parade. The crappy conditions kept the boys inside while David a few miles a way was in for one heck of a morning! After being set for a half hour, two birds hit ground, and David tags out for his 2023 Iowa turkey season!
The time to hunt thunder chickens is upon us! With turkey hunts in Alabama and Nebraska under our belts this year, we experienced two very different styles of hunting turkeys. David took the usual route of setting up a decoy spread and hunting from a blind, while Easton sat against the Alabama timber armed with only a call. With the Iowa turkey season coming in hot on April 10, we wanted to break down what could potentially be the best turkey hunting set ups and strategies! From running and gunning, to blind & decoy set ups, to even talks of shooting turkeys from a tree stand, we break down as many experiences we can think of for you to get an edge on your gobblers this season. Let us know what methods and decoy set ups work best for you, and dust off those calls!
For a lot of hunters, going on a hunt out west is a dream come true. It's a true chance to be away and see things you have never seen before, screaming bulls, mountainous terrain, and just a vast open new world. It can also be a grueling environment if you are not properly prepared to embrace it. A lot of first time Western hunters may not know the best gear or the correct supplies to pack for the hunt they are going on. With an Idaho bear hunt coming up for Easton and Warren, we wanted to break down your top supplies to put in your pack for a Western hunt. From your first major piece of equipment being the boots you wear, to the last possible thing you would think of, we cover as much as we can! The objective is your target animal, your main goal is you and your equipment coming back in one piece.
Turkeys are built to survive. Like many hunters, we struggled with trying to recover our birds after the shot with archery equipment. So what is the best shot placement on a turkey to not only be lethal, but ensure the recovery of your bird? The best shot placement on a turkey to ensure you recover your bird is called "the shiny spot". This method has proven to be incredibly successful when it comes to bringing down turkeys. We broke down exactly what to look for when trying to pin point the shiny spot with images to give you a visual aid. We want to know from you guys how well this method works for you this turkey season! So if you want to recover your turkey, shoot them in the shiny spot!
If you guys are anything like us, you see the comment on many harvest photos of deer saying, "that is a high fence deer", for any buck of mega size. For this buck it was the same case, however, it did come from a high fence. During September of 2021, a mega buck was shot in Kansas by Blake Keating, that scored 332". The buck had escaped months ago from a high fence deer farm, with no ear tag. This begs the question, what would you do? We wanted to sit down and look at this from our own perspective and answer that question. We want to hear from you guys, would you shoot him or turn him in?
Spring is here and that means its time to start getting fired up for some gobbler action! Turkey season has started for some down south, but for a lot of us, we are still in the preparation stage. Most are all still in their big flocks, and haven't started to break off yet. We wanted to bring you guys some insight on how you can be getting some scouting done, to prepare for your turkey hunts this season! From trailcam placement, to track description, to what to look for in purchasing decoys, we cover all your early season questions! We have plenty of turkey episodes coming your way, so hit us with all your turkey questions!
Hunting stories never get old. Whether you find yourself sitting with your buddies around a fire, your family around a table, or your coworkers on the job, some how those stories can get your blood pumping. Maybe it's the thrill of waiting for the next season, or just purely reliving that moment that make them so captivating. While the Raised Hunting crew was down in Alabama for the Gamo Squirrel Master Classic, we got to hear many hunting stories. Our special guest, Mr. Jim, sat down with us to talk about the history of the Southern Sportsman Lodge. From the icons of turkey hunting, to integration of deer in Alabama, to funny Bigfoot stories, Mr. Jim covers it all! Make sure you guys share your favorite hunting stories no matter what they may be.
Bow hunting can be very complex, from setting it up, to shooting, to being comfortable to hunting with your bow, it is a long process. The world of archery has come a long way to help try and simplify this process. Each archery hunter is different when it comes to their bow and what they use to have success in the woods. We wanted to break down our own bow set-ups and preferences to help give you the knowledge on what attachments can work best for you. From our preferences on releases, to our sights, we cover our whole bow set-ups, and the experiences we have had shooting over the years. To have the best success in the woods, you need to shoot what you are truly the most comfortable with! Let us know what your set-ups for your bow are, and tips to help out your fellow hunters looking for something new!
We all love seeing our big bucks growing their antlers in the summer, then getting that adrenaline rush seeing them in November. You make it through the season hoping certain bucks survived and will drop their antlers on your ground. Well everyone, time is here, it is finally shed season, and if you guys are anything like us, you are itching to walk your places. Some bucks in your area may still be packing, but we wanted to sit down and break down our strategies for finding sheds. From walking timber to walking fields, we cover as much as we can to bring you guys what we've learned. Whether you are looking for a target buck or a new up and comer, we don't want you missing those sheds. Let us know what tips and strategies have worked for you, and lets see those antlers!
If you are a hunter, then you have seen the comments on a massive amount of posts across social media. People claiming that every big deer that gets harvested, is shot in a high fence. High fence hunting is a very controversial topic in the hunting world, and leads to a lot of criticism. We wanted to bring this topic to light and break down our opinions on high fence hunting. We pride ourselves on our hunting ability in a fair chase environment and wanted to dive deeper into what classifies "high fence" hunting. We also discuss future hunts on our bucket lists. We go over where we would draw the lines on hunting those species based on the areas they have to roam. Let us know where you stand on the idea of high fence hunting.
Nearly every hunter has dreamt of killing a 170" deer. Few hunters hit that special number, even fewer manage to do it consistently. Tyler has not broke the 170 mark, but he has done it 8 times including a 200"+. Three of these impressive deer came from this past whitetail season. Tyler brings his bucks in, and sits down with us to talk about their stories, break down strategies, and talk whitetails with us. From urban hunting to knocking on doors, we cover it all!
When you are surrounded by family and friends who hunt, it can be easy to begin expressing interest in getting involved. You may start small, going out with your family on a push at a young age, or start later in life. As we progress, we begin to set goals, for our buddy Joey Kapsch, that goal was to harvest a deer with his bow. From getting his first bow in May of this year, to battling through a tough deer season, Joey learned what it takes to be a bow hunter. From day one of his hunting career, all the way to the day he tagged out, Joey sat down with us breaking down his expectations, his emotions, and his excitement of his thrilling experience of harvesting his first ever animals with a bow!
It is one of the most controversial topics in the hunting world, the battle of legal versus ethical. It can be said for many hunters, we have come across a wounded animal in a fence, an animal that has been hit by a vehicle, or a big buck dead on our property. The battle of "what should I do", starts playing in your head. if the animal is wounded, is it right to put your tag on it? If the animal is found dead on your property, how many neighbors are you going to call before trying to get a salvage tag from the DNR? We do our best to cover all those topics and more. We pride ourselves, as hunters, to be ethical and abide by the laws put in place to keep our passion for the outdoors. But we want to know, what would you do?
Deer hunters are a different breed. Once you get hit with buck fever, you are sick for life! For us the season is a nonstop, 365 day journey, no matter how much you are in a stand. With the season coming to an end, there is plenty of work to be done to prepare for the next one. We wanted to give you guys some insight on how we prepare for the next season and what to look for. From gaining access to new ground, to keeping trail-cameras out, to shed hunting for your next target buck, we break it all down for you! Let us know what you guys are doing to prepare for next season and if you do anything different in your preparation!
Late season hunting can be brutal at times, but when you get to hunt with your buddies, it makes it all worth while. It makes the sits seem timeless, the weather more tolerable, and everything more exciting. Our buddy David Mitchell aka "Mitch" comes up from Arkansas to muzzleload hunt during late season to fill a tag. From hunting with him down in Arkansas, to having him shoot his one and only Boone and Crocket buck, Mitch has been with Raised Hunting since the beginning. We sat him down to talk about all the good times we have had hunting together, and the what its like hunting in Arkansas. From hunting deer in the flooded marsh, to snowy corn fields, we got it all covered!
It is a brutal part of hunting that we have all been through. Whether you have been hunting for a few years or many, you are bound to miss. It could be on your first animal or your biggest animal, but you will have them. What it comes down to is what caused that miss? Were you just amped with adrenaline, did you miss judge the yardage? We wanted to break down the "why". We break down some of our most notable misses and attempt to analyze what what did wrong.
Depending on what state you live in, hunting land can be hard to come by. You may be in a state where urban expansion takes over, and hunting ground is only in small chunks. Other states may only have a small amount of land set a side for public access and that can become crowded fast. There comes a time in every hunter's life where they find them selves wanting their own ground to hunt with out having to deal with a ton of intrusions during the season. However, are there still opportunities to get that? Are hunting shows and outfitters taking up too much land? Has gaining access become a money game? We wanted to tackle the debate on gaining access to private ground. We have dealt with every aspect of the game from hunting public, to leasing ground, to simply knocking on doors for permission. The question still remains, can you gain access to your own ground?
We hunt for the passion of the outdoors, the escape from the work week, to create memories with friends, and of course, the thrill of the hunt. The animals we harvest have meaning to us all. They are sources of food, excitement, and achievement. Many people, from the outside looking in, just see hunters as "trophy hunters", thinking we are only in it for the reward of antlers or a fan to put on our walls. In a way, all hunters are trophy hunters, whether it be the fact that you punched your tag for the season, or you have crossed off the next stage of your hunting life. The word "trophy" can mean so much to each hunter that steps foot into the wild every season. In this episode we wanted to see if we could define what a "trophy" in the hunting world means to not just us, but all hunters. We will all see the meaning differently, so what is a trophy to you?
For most of us across the country, our primary bow season has come to an end. A lot of us have been able to put our tags on some pretty awesome deer and are able to look back on this season with a full freezer. Some of us may not have been so luck yet, or just don't want to quit hunting till that last true day of deer season. For those people who are on either side of that line, you better be ready to embrace the cold! Hunting those late season bucks can be a challenge, freezing temperatures, late day movement, and trying to find their food source can make for some hard days in the stand. We wanted to give you guys our best strategies for hunting those late season bucks, whether you are hunting with a gun or a bow. From food sources, to clothing, we cover it all, sharing the success we have had and challenges we faced. We hope to see you still filling tags and enjoying the last few hunts of the season!
Hunting whitetail deer can take you to the highest of highs, to the lowest of lows in a heartbeat. You wait all year for the season to come back just to go through the process over and over again. You can rattle a buck in from across a field and feel that adrenaline only to have him skirt around you to get your wind. The next day that same buck can come in on string and catch an arrow. Other times, it may just be the grueling amounts of sits you have in a hard season, only to rise to the top and smoke an awesome buck in minutes. No matter how your season goes, you are not the only one feeling the success and the hardship of hunting whitetails. We wanted to break down our 2022 whitetail season from moments of defeat, all the way to the moment of success. Just like all of you, this season was a huge learning experience, so we weigh in what we learned, but we also want to hear from you guys. Tell us some of the strategies you implemented in helping you grow as a hunter, and share your photos!
It seems like today, anytime someone harvest a deer, the first question they ask is "what did it score". Although we don't have anything against scoring deer, the score shouldn't overshadow the true meaning of a hunter's success. Whether the buck is 18 or 180 inches, it means more to the hunter than one could imagine. To some it's a first deer, to others it is their next step into their hunting dreams. The score of each deer is still an accomplishment and testament to the animal and the hunter, and no one should take that away. Stand by the moments that you have, not the number that could be there.
We have been talking about our hunting tactics during October and November, and trying to kill your target buck in the last few episodes. Well we wanted to break down another trick that has been very successful to us, hunting rub trees. We have all seen it walking in the woods, or sitting in the stand, trees that are warn down from bucks rubbing on it. Well what if we told you it means more than we think. Bucks communicate through their rubs, so we took it one step further, we began to hunt our own rub trees. In this episode we wanted to break down a trick that we have been trying for the last few seasons, and the success we have had from hunting rub trees. From where to put them, to how to hunt them, we. cover our theories and methods about why rub tree can be so successful. If you have been using rub tree for a while, then let us know your tactics and if you have had different results!
November is in the air! More deer are running around and bucks are getting fired up. With the rut about to be full swing and heart beats at 200 beats per minute, we wanted to break down our November strategies! From calling, to moving stands, to our best days of success, we want you all to get that target buck. It is the best time of year to see the best deer action. We also want to hear your tips or success and your strategies during the rut! Good Luck everyone!
As November kicks off, some of us may have been rattling and calling already, others may be a bit more cautious. Some bucks will come right to you ready to rumble, and others will just come check it out to see what's going on. It all depends on your deer and how aggressive they usually are. We have had good success around this time of the year rattling in bucks, from the tail end of October to the start of the rut, here are some of the things we try! We want to hear from you what has been a major part of your calling success.
Hunting new properties can be exciting, you get to find new deer, set new stands, and try new tactics. You did all your scouting during the summer on some old spots, but a neighbor or a new door you knocked on gave you permission to hunt some new ground this season. You have no idea where the deer are, what the area really looks like, but you know it can be good. You guys wrote in and wanted to know what do do in this situation so we broke it down for you! From scouting while hunting, to getting a plan together, to executing and bringing home a deer, we wanted to give you guys our tips! We pulled from our mid-season and new property experiences to give you some insight on how to make that new spot worth it!
This is one of the biggest questions and debates in the hunting world, how can you tell the age of a deer? The rack of a buck dan be deceiving, some older/mature bucks may have bad racks, and younger bucks may look like studs. Many hunters and whitetail experts say that you can see it in their bodies based on the slope of their back and whether or not they have a big gut. If you are like us we send in the teeth of bucks we shoot to try and a get an age for the animal. We wanted to dive into the idea of trying to age deer and see just how tough it really is, especially while the deer is on the hoof. From sending in the teeth, to trying to age our own deer on the hoof, this debate got HEATED!
There are folks out there who have already put their tags on some monster deer! We believe in the right situation, you have a great chance to kill a target buck in early October. It all comes down to finding that one deer you are hunting, putting in the time to catch him in daylight, then start putting a plan together. Our good buddy, Shane Edwards, joins us to give you guys our plans on how we pattern our big bucks in October! From hunting food plots, to finding bedding, to even rattling, it can all still work before the rut.
We have hunted some highly intelligent bucks in our time. We said it before, there are some stupid deer out there. There are deer that will come back to the same stand they get shot from, walk with their backs to the wind, and one that even stuck around while we dropped gear out of the stand! Other deer may try to even pattern you, watching you get into your stand, or bedding where they can see you enter the woods. Some say the older they get, the smarter they get. There are some deer that simply become educated. We wanted to break down deer IQ and discuss just how smart deer really are. We took our own experiences to see if hunters are maybe giving deer too much credit, or if some are the "Albert Einstein" of the deer world. What do you think?
Deer season is here! Opening day in Iowa kicks off this weekend, and for a lot of us, we all have that big target buck waiting for an arrow. That chill is setting in during the morning, the leaves are changing, and the stands are ready, you'd be crazy not to go the first day. Is that your best chance at your target buck though? As hunters we all have days, or even part of a week that historically, have been our best days to be in the woods. What day truly is the best for hunting? We broke down what days we have had success from in our past, from a specific date number, even a week prior to or during the rut. What's your favorite days to hunt.
When have you ever seen a deer pee on a tree? We guarantee the answer is never. Deer communicated with in a much different way, glandular scents. Scrapes and rubs have a much deeper meaning than most hunters think. From does in heat, to summer bucks returning to their fall areas, to the middle of the rut, whitetails use their glands everywhere. We take an in-depth dive to the world of whitetail glands and why they use them for communication. We give you a look into how these glands produce scent, as well as dive into our own glandular scents. The hunting game has changed.
Day in and day out we have absolute beasts in the hunting industry. There are some hunters consistently putting their tags on record setting animals every season.What make them different from you? Does time make you a great hunter, is it your knowledge of the animal you're hunting, or is it strictly you drive? We have had success for many years and still wonder what the answer is. We broke down our own knowledge to come up with an opinion on what truly may set those record holders apart from the rest of the hunting world.
Well you did it, you shot your target buck or bull! They take off like a bat out of hell and you lose sight of them. You need to start your search, but where do you start? We have all heard the myths about "just start heading to water and you'll find him", or "they won't go up hill". Some people even say "only gut shot animals go to water". Well what if we told you that isn't always the case. In this episode we break down as many myths about recovering your animal as we can. We dive into our own recoveries on both deer and elk and how they busted those myths.
All three of us have hunted private and public ground with success. Like all of you, we have faced the challenges as well. You can still find ways to get permission on private ground. You can still kill big bucks and bulls on public ground just as you can on private land. All your success comes from the work you put in on the opportunities you get. On this episode we dive into our knowledge of hunting both private and public ground, how you can still gain access to private ground, and how to still be successful no matter where you hunt.
Why are you not finding your deer? Simple, you are not taking the best shot. You have confidence in your shot, but it doesn't hit the right spot, or you take a shot you know you shouldn't have taken. Sometimes you may not even know what you are actually hitting on the animal. We'll talk about the misconception of the shoulder as well as the anatomy of big game animals. We want to help you understand your shot placement and animal behavior as best you can to bring you the most success possible!
We all have that friend who spends day in a day out prepping for the season. It can be fun and it can be a lot of time spent in the field looking for your big bucks. When you take a look at the end result, is the hunting season worth the summer preparation?
The vast majority of hunters use some sort of trail camera, whether you are hunting out west or in the timber. We love seeing our big boys pop up on those SD cards. Cell cams make that feeling even better! You can get a picture of a big buck sent to you in a matter of second. Hunters are getting more of an advantage over big game animals. We break down our opinions on how using a cell cam is cheating! Who's side are you on?
Whether it is the middle of the season, the end of summer, or even the harshness of winter, trailcams are a part of the hunting game. You check them to get an inventory on your deer and to see how and when they are moving. However, is that possibly putting pressure on them and messing with your hunt? On this episode we breakdown our opinions on how you should check your trailcams as a hunter, and what good pressure on your bucks can look like!
It's pretty common for broadheads to cause an argument among bowhunters. Lately there seems to be a lot of discussion claiming mechanical broadheads are a bad option. From our personal experience we would have to disagree. In this podcast we cover our thoughts on why Mechanical Broadheads don't suck!