Rut Survival

On this episode Dave and Andy tell the story of Andy’s big woods buck during the Ohio gun season.   Dave also has a close encounter with a good buck.  They hit on some of the deer drive strategy that goes into late season.  Topic discussed:- little Debbie prices - staying covert on public land- out of staters helping other out of state hunters - flavored whiskey - buck only spots - no doubt shooters are the best 

This is a quick December update with some last minute gear related items we recommend.  The team killed a few bucks in late November and during the gun season.  Byron debates on hybrid hunting for second half of season with no cover left in the woods.  Also Thlete releases some new gear items and Byron gives his thoughts on them.  Also future podcast plans.

In this episode, the hosts of the Whitetail Experience podcast share their updates on the Ohio whitetail rut. They talk about the factors that affect deer activity. They also discuss the strategies and tactics they use to hunt bucks during the peak of the rut, such as stand placement, calling, rattling, scents and decoys. The hosts also share some of the highlights and lowlights of their season, such as the biggest bucks they saw, the best days they had, the worst mistakes they made, and the most memorable moments they had.Check out the Sportsmen's Empire Podcast Network for more relevant outdoor content!

This episode is just about rut surviving the rut. Concepts, life tactics, hacks to all make the grind of the rut better.  Things from vehicle prep and meals to make before this heavy hunting time in your life. I give some thoughts around what I like to do with my PTO to keep hunting all of the rut. I talk about the good buck encounter in late October.  I talk aboutthe scouting I have done and the tactics I am going deploy on a few bucks I have history with.  I wrap up with some good thoughts I have heard on recent podcasts.Topics Discussed:- Rut Survival- 3-4 week grind- multiple sits- morning vs evening- food prep- truck prep- mental side of the rutCheck out the Sportsmen's Empire Podcast Network for more relevant outdoor content!

On this episode we talk about the recent XOP deer camp.  I was able to shoot a deer despite a handful of hunting debacles.  We go over a buck encounter on the ground while scouting.We go over aspects of a good deer camp.  I talk a bit about keys to hunting low and pulling off the shot. Also the recovery and finding the broadhead in the deer.Topic discussed-still hunting a doe-buck recovery mission-scouting in the rain-bad shotsCheck out the Sportsmen's Empire Podcast Network for more relevant outdoor content!

It's here folks, deer season is on the horizon.  On this episode we discuss what's next.  Give an update on some preseason scouting and some debacles in the woods.  We talk a little bit about bobcats and side arms for bowhunting.Also discussed:- Trail cams- oaks- scouting- small farm prep- traditional bowhunting - squirrel hunting Check out the Sportsmen's Empire Podcast Network for more relevant outdoor content!

In this episode of the Whitetail Experience Podcast, Byron recaps his first hunts of the year and his goals for the 2023 season. He kicks things off with a discussion about  blowing his chance at a velvet buck and hunting in the heat.The second half of the podcast Byron goes over goals and thoughts for the 2023 season.  Some guys are changing some gear.  Others are working to get more ground to hunt.Topics also discussed:-hunting pressure-camping and hunting-early season scouting -stick bow life Check out the Sportsmen's Empire Podcast Network for more relevant, outdoor content!

In this episode of the Whitetail Experience, the guys get together to talk final summer prep before season starts. They discuss Andy's trail cam prep, Rick's elk prep progress and getting done the summer honey due projects before fall. Other topics include stand hunting vs saddle hunting talk with Andy, out of state hunting issues when dealing with game laws, out of state of hunting plans for 2023, oaks and summer scouting thought, carrying fewer climbing sticks, and thoughts on mobile hunting.  Check out the Sportsmen's Empire Podcast Network for more relevant, outdoor content!

This Episode is with Chris Weist of PA.  Chris has sold all of his compounds and picking up the stick bow.  We talk about the transition and steps needed to make this upcoming season a good one.  We also discuss out of state hunting.  Late summer deer hunting preparation.  Scouting and Chris's approach to the coming fall.  Topics discussed-stick bow -mobile hunting-off season scouting notes-deer hunting camp-Shooting a buck and going to football practice -workouts 

Perfect summer episode to get you ready for deer season. We give an update on the mobile hunter road show. The items on our August to do list. A break through in my stick bow shooting. Dave and Byron discuss the newer hunters getting into the game. What gear they would buy and how they would change what they did back 15 years ago. The learning curve is changed forever. What shooting practices we need to do before season. Topics Discussed:- getting lost in the woods- pre GPS hunting- ground hong with the stick bow- hunting 2 sticks high- summer prep- crazy hunting height- last generation of woodsman- buck rubsCheck out the Sportsmen's Empire Podcast Network for more relevant outdoor content!‍