Hey gang - In this episode, I sit down with Cody to talk about staying sharp, all while gearing up for the upcoming hunting season. We dive into our favorite equipment—from bows and arrows to broad heads—and Cody shares his excitement about his new micro longbow and its compact benefits. We both stress the importance of finding gear that fits well and builds confidence out in the field. But it’s not just about the gear. Cody and I explore what it means to truly be present during a hunt, discussing how technology can sometimes pull us away from the experience. We emphasize the value of stripping away distractions to connect deeply with nature and enjoy the challenge of the hunt. We also touch on the pressures of the hunting industry and remind ourselves to focus on the essence of hunting itself. From understanding deer behavior and honing our strategies to the importance of visualization and thinking outside the box, this conversation is packed with insights. Tune in! WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 403 Mindful training and recovery are crucial  Finding Confidence in the field. Compact, lightweight bows improve maneuverability in tight spots. Be fully present in the moment and deepens the connection. Cut out the distractions Observing deer behavior and fine-tuning setups increase success. Hunting is about the journey, challenges, and connection to nature, not just the kill. SHOW NOTES AND LINKS: —Truth From The Stand Merch —Save 20% on ASIO GEAR code TRUTH20 —Support our partners: Asio Gear , Exodus Outdoor Gear, Tethrd , Spartan Forge — Visit my local archery shop Bob and AJ's Archery World —Waypoint TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey folks, In this episode I talk with Bobby Worthington about the finer points of deer hunting, focusing on trophy bucks and effective strategies. Bobby shares his insights on reading the land, using historical sign and trail camera data, and the importance of hunting funnels and pinch points. We discuss how picking the right tree involves a mix of science and art, and how understanding deer behavior, including their two home ranges, can significantly boost your hunting success. Plus, we preview his latest book, 'Final Quest,' where he dives deeper into these tactics and more. Tune in! WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 402 Let the sign guide your hunting decisions. Focus on funnels and pinch points. Pick the right tree for success; it's a blend of science and art. Use historical sign and trail camera data for better insights. Understand deer behavior, including their two home ranges. Spending time in the woods is key to honing your hunting skills. SHOW NOTES AND LINKS: —Truth From The Stand Merch —Save 20% on ASIO GEAR code TRUTH20 —Support our partners: Asio Gear , Exodus Outdoor Gear, Tethrd , Spartan Forge — Visit my local archery shop Bob and AJ's Archery World —Waypoint TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey Folks, In this episode I chat with Brian Douglas about the art of killing mature bucks. We cover hunting strategies, dealing with different terrains, and managing hunting pressure. We dive into early season tactics, balancing patience and aggression, and the mental grind of hunting in October and the rut. We also talk about balancing hunting with family life, using trail cameras, and understanding deer behavior. Don’t miss our chat about Brian’s business, GoodSitMobile, and their innovative elevated trail camera system. Tune in and enjoy the show! WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 393 Impact of hunting pressure on deer behavior. Recognizing nuances of early season hunting. Using terrain to your advantage. Balancing patience and aggression in hunting. Challenges of different terrains on deer behavior. Strategic decisions needed for early season hunting. Mental and physical demands during the rut. Impact of creature comforts on hunting success. Balancing hunting and family life, dealing with guilt. Emotional and strategic aspects of hunting big bucks. Pressure effects on deer movement and importance of doe bedding areas. Using trail cameras for scouting and GoodSitMobile's elevated camera system. SHOW NOTES AND LINKS: —Truth From The Stand Merch —Save 20% on ASIO GEAR code TRUTH20 —Support our partners: Asio Gear , Exodus Outdoor Gear, Tethrd , Spartan Forge — Visit my local archery shop Bob and AJ's Archery World —Waypoint TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I’m joined by my Michael Varady. Michale is from NJ and has made a habit of killing hammer bucks in place you might not expect. He also recently made the switch to traditional bowhunting only…and in his first two years with a trad bow has killed multiple hammer bucks. I really dug this conversation with a fellow east coaster, and hope you dig it too - thanks for listening! To listen to the podcast click the purple play button at the top of the page. You can also download the podcast via iTunes, Stitcher Radio and Google Play—don’t forget to share with your friends! If you like the podcast, please leave us a 5 star iTunes rating…we’d really appreciate it. Click here to listen/subscribe on iTunes (best for iOS devices) Click here to listen/subscribe on Stitcher (best for Android devices) WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 303 East coast bowhunting Changing to traditional equipment Killing big deer in the suburbs Crazy rut hunt for a big buck And much more! SHOW NOTES AND LINKS: —Truth From The Stand Merch —Support our partners: Exodus Outdoor Gear, Spartan Forge & Tethrd — Visit my local archery shop Bob and AJ's Archery World —Waypoint TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I’m joined by my good buddy Chris Derrick. Today we’re talking about filing his recent elk tag, close calls with a few mule deer, and his travel whitetail plans. We also dive into the new gear Sitka has recently released that you’ll want to check out. And I share a little about my layering system and how I stay bulk free, lightweight and warm with only a handful of pieces of kit for the full season. As always - thanks for listening! To listen to the podcast click the purple play button at the top of the page. You can also download the podcast via iTunes, Stitcher Radio and Google Play—don’t forget to share with your friends! If you like the podcast, please leave us a 5 star iTunes rating…we’d really appreciate it. Click here to listen/subscribe on iTunes (best for iOS devices) Click here to listen/subscribe on Stitcher (best for Android devices) WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 302 Using llamas in the backcountry Filling elk tags Close call on mule deer bucks New sitka gear  My layering system for a full season And much more! SHOW NOTES AND LINKS: —Truth From The Stand Merch —Support our partners: Exodus Outdoor Gear, Spartan Forge & Tethrd — Visit my local archery shop Bob and AJ's Archery World —Waypoint TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I’m joined by my good buddy Gregg Litzinger for part two of our listener Q/A session. Always a good time with Greg…you never know what you’re gonna get! As always, thanks for listening! To listen to the podcast click the purple play button at the top of the page. You can also download the podcast via iTunes, Stitcher Radio and Google Play—don’t forget to share with your friends! If you like the podcast, please leave us a 5 star iTunes rating…we’d really appreciate it. Click here to listen/subscribe on iTunes (best for iOS devices) Click here to listen/subscribe on Stitcher (best for Android devices) WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 301 Relocating summer bucks Camera strategy  Scrapes and how to hunt them Following chasing food sources Clear-cuts And much more! SHOW NOTES AND LINKS: —Truth From The Stand Merch —Support our partners: Exodus Outdoor Gear, Spartan Forge & Tethrd — Visit my local archery shop Bob and AJ's Archery World —Waypoint TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we’re coming to you semi-live from the mountains of North Dakota. We’ve been tent living atop a Mountain in northern Idaho chasing elk since the opener with my buddies Wilson Mcswain and Koby Owens. It was brutal, hot, with blistered feet, good laughs and good/new friends - thanks for listening! To listen to the podcast click the purple play button at the top of the page. You can also download the podcast via iTunes, Stitcher Radio and Google Play—don’t forget to share with your friends! If you like the podcast, please leave us a 5 star iTunes rating…we’d really appreciate it. Click here to listen/subscribe on iTunes (best for iOS devices) Click here to listen/subscribe on Stitcher (best for Android devices) WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 300 How’s your feet Elk at 5 yards Bees knees Thunder struck How neat is that And much more! SHOW NOTES AND LINKS: —Truth From The Stand Merch —Support our partners: Exodus Outdoor Gear, Spartan Forge & Tethrd — Visit my local archery shop Bob and AJ's Archery World —Waypoint TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I'm joined by my good buddy Chad Sylvester. As I've done every year since the beginning of this podcast, I like to do a goals, hopes and dreams session with a buddy to talk about how we'd like to see our seasons and hunts unfold this fall. Chad and I travel and hunt together frequently however, this year our plans our slightly different based on the tags we each drew. Hope you guys dig the episode - thanks for listening! To listen to the podcast click the purple play button at the top of the page. You can also download the podcast via iTunes, Stitcher Radio and Google Play—don’t forget to share with your friends! If you like the podcast, please leave us a 5 star iTunes rating…we’d really appreciate it. Click here to listen/subscribe on iTunes (best for iOS devices) Click here to listen/subscribe on Stitcher (best for Android devices) WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 299 Idaho Hopes Pennsylvania Goals Is Ohio in the cards Drawing a coveted Iowa archery tag Back to Kansas for redemption And much more! SHOW NOTES AND LINKS: —Truth From The Stand Merch —Support our partners: Exodus Outdoor Gear, Spartan Forge & Tethrd — Visit my local archery shop Bob and AJ's Archery World —Waypoint TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

***Announcing the TETHRD saddle giveaway winner!!** Today I'm joined by my good buddy Greg Godfrey. Most of you may know Greg as one of the owners/founders of TETHRD. He and his crew have been innovating the hunting space the past few years with the goal of helping folks become more mobile and better hunters. The TETHRD crew has a lot of cool stuff happening and we dive into what's shaking for this fall - thanks for listening! To listen to the podcast click the purple play button at the top of the page. You can also download the podcast via iTunes, Stitcher Radio and Google Play—don’t forget to share with your friends! If you like the podcast, please leave us a 5 star iTunes rating…we’d really appreciate it. Click here to listen/subscribe on iTunes (best for iOS devices) Click here to listen/subscribe on Stitcher (best for Android devices) WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 298 Bow talk New TETHRD gear and whats in the pipeline Struggle Bus and The Tagged Out Tour North Dakota hammer bucks TETHRD giveaway winner And much more! SHOW NOTES AND LINKS: —Truth From The Stand Merch —Support our partners: Exodus Outdoor Gear, Spartan Forge & Tethrd — Visit my local archery shop Bob and AJ's Archery World —Waypoint TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I'm joined by Johnathan Moreland from Arkansas. Johnathan is a die hard traditional bowhunter who has put some hammers on his wall...from public, to permission pieces, to private, he is a woodsman thru and thru. His quest for a stick-bow state record was something of a once in a life-time experience (and maybe took years off his life)...the proof is in the video! And what sealed that deers fate, was observing him go back to his bed. Then, to up the stakes the following year, he kills a hammer with a self bow (that he made himself...naturally). I hope you all dig the conversation as much as I did - thanks for listening! To listen to the podcast click the purple play button at the top of the page. You can also download the podcast via iTunes, Stitcher Radio and Google Play—don’t forget to share with your friends! If you like the podcast, please leave us a 5 star iTunes rating…we’d really appreciate it. Click here to listen/subscribe on iTunes (best for iOS devices) Click here to listen/subscribe on Stitcher (best for Android devices) WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 297 How it started Focusing on feed trees Going all in Watching a giant go back to bed Self bow buck And much more! SHOW NOTES AND LINKS: —Truth From The Stand Merch —Support our partners: Exodus Outdoor Gear, Spartan Forge & Tethrd — Visit my local archery shop Bob and AJ's Archery World —Waypoint TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

***Last chance to enter TETHRD saddle kit giveaway - listen to enter!!!**** Today is what has become the annual listener question session with the one and only Greg Litzinger. Always a great time hanging wit the bowhunting fiend....good laughs, good conversations...and always a deer hunting knowledge drop when he's around. Hope you dig the conversations - thanks for listening! To listen to the podcast click the purple play button at the top of the page. You can also download the podcast via iTunes, Stitcher Radio and Google Play—don’t forget to share with your friends! If you like the podcast, please leave us a 5 star iTunes rating…we’d really appreciate it. Click here to listen/subscribe on iTunes (best for iOS devices) Click here to listen/subscribe on Stitcher (best for Android devices) WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 296 Wind in swamps vs flowing water Dry weather vs wet weather early When to hunt vs when to scout Evening vs mornings early season What gear ya using? And much more! SHOW NOTES AND LINKS: —Truth From The Stand Merch —Support our partners: Exodus Outdoor Gear, Spartan Forge & Tethrd — Visit my local archery shop Bob and AJ's Archery World —Waypoint TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

***Today on the podcast I’m giving away a TETHRD saddle kit - listen to enter!!!**** Also, I’m joined by Jace Allen. Jace had an incredible year last year killing 3 bucks all over 135 inches, from October in Missouri, to killing a mature buck with a bow during Missouri firearms season and culminating with a hammer buck, and some redemption, during an out of state Illinois late season hunt. Jace is methodical in his approach dissecting puzzle pieces and has found a method that has served him well. Jace is the real deal and I hope you all enjoy the conversation as much as I did - thanks for listening! To listen to the podcast click the purple play button at the top of the page. You can also download the podcast via iTunes, Stitcher Radio and Google Play—don’t forget to share with your friends! If you like the podcast, please leave us a 5 star iTunes rating…we’d really appreciate it. Click here to listen/subscribe on iTunes (best for iOS devices) Click here to listen/subscribe on Stitcher (best for Android devices) WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 295 Glassing Elk and Mulleys Aggressive vs observation Building quadrants and gathering intel A 3-buck season And much more! SHOW NOTES AND LINKS: —Truth From The Stand Merch —Support our partners: Exodus Outdoor Gear, Spartan Forge & Tethrd — Visit my local archery shop Bob and AJ's Archery World —Waypoint TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the podcast I’m joined by a fella who needs no introduction on this show…you know and love him…the Bowhunting Fiend Greg Litzinger. As usual we cover a lot of ground in this episode but focus on tweaking set ups based camera intel and avoiding huge adjustments to set ups that could be taking you out of the game come fall. Always a killer conversation with Greg and hope you dig it - thanks for listening! To listen to the podcast click the purple play button at the top of the page. You can also download the podcast via iTunes, Stitcher Radio and Google Play—don’t forget to share with your friends! If you like the podcast, please leave us a 5 star iTunes rating…we’d really appreciate it. Click here to listen/subscribe on iTunes (best for iOS devices) Click here to listen/subscribe on Stitcher (best for Android devices) WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 294 Underprepared Making small adjustments for big success Using Camera intel to tweak setups  Going back to tried and true methods And much more! SHOW NOTES AND LINKS: —Truth From The Stand Merch —Support our partners: Exodus Outdoor Gear, Spartan Forge & Tethrd —Waypoint TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode, I'm chatting with Josh Profitt about our deer hunting experiences and the impact of life changes on our pursuits. We dive into the grit and determination needed to chase specific deer and the support that keeps us going.  We discuss the challenges of hunting thick terrain and dealing with road traffic. Josh shares his experience chasing a world-class deer named Bones and the hurdles of hunting in high-traffic areas. We break down strategies for public versus private land, the role of hunting pressure, and how technology like cell cameras and mapping tools is changing the game. Scouting and adapting to new conditions are key. This episode is all about the evolving landscape of hunting and the importance of staying flexible. Tune in for insights and stories that will boost your hunting game.  Tune in and enjoy the show! WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 392 Determination and sacrifice are crucial for success Hunting in thick areas and dealing with road traffic  Pursuing popular deer can lead to frustration  Challenges and strategies differ between public and private land hunting Hunting pressure and the evolving landscape of hunting Technology and hunting SHOW NOTES AND LINKS: —Truth From The Stand Merch —Save 20% on ASIO GEAR code TRUTH20 —Support our partners: Asio Gear , Exodus Outdoor Gear, Genesee Beer, Tethrd — Visit my local archery shop Bob and AJ's Archery World —Waypoint TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the podcast we are getting to the bottom of what we think we know…and what we actually know about buck bedding. I’m joined by Doctor Bronson Strickland of Mississippi State University. Recently MSU Deer Lab had a few Instagram posts sharing some initial findings related to buck bedding when they looked at collared deer data. The good news is they are extending this topic into another round of research to dive deeper…the bad news for hunters…well…we may not know as much as we thought we did. Hope you all dig the conversation as much as I did - thanks for listening! To listen to the podcast click the purple play button at the top of the page. You can also download the podcast via iTunes, Stitcher Radio and Google Play—don’t forget to share with your friends! If you like the podcast, please leave us a 5 star iTunes rating…we’d really appreciate it. Click here to listen/subscribe on iTunes (best for iOS devices) Click here to listen/subscribe on Stitcher (best for Android devices) WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 293 Chasing one buck How influential is the weather on deer bedding and behavior Buck bedding more consistent in Oct or Nov.? Moon…fact of fiction? And much more! SHOW NOTES AND LINKS: —Truth From The Stand Merch —Support our partners: Exodus Outdoor Gear, Spartan Forge & Tethrd —Waypoint TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the podcast I’m joined by my KC Smith of the Element. KC is a die hard traveling public land hunter from Texas. We talk about the learning curve when hunting the plains, ground hunting and the vast habitat difference in his home state of Texas. We also cover the crazy hunt he had last year that resulted in wrapping a tag around a public land hammer…all caught on film. I hope you guys dig the conversation as much as I did - thanks for listening! To listen to the podcast click the purple play button at the top of the page. You can also download the podcast via iTunes, Stitcher Radio and Google Play—don’t forget to share with your friends! If you like the podcast, please leave us a 5 star iTunes rating…we’d really appreciate it. Click here to listen/subscribe on iTunes (best for iOS devices) Click here to listen/subscribe on Stitcher (best for Android devices) WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 292 Heat and Humidity Mis conceptions about Texas Public land travel hunting Crazy hunt and a filled tag And much more! SHOW NOTES AND LINKS: —Truth From The Stand Merch —Support our partners: Exodus Outdoor Gear, Spartan Forge & Tethrd —Waypoint TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the podcast I’m joined by my good Jordan Christiansen. Jordan is part owner of The Draw. The Draw is a company that I use to help me map out a hunt plan for the next 10 ish years across multiple western states and species. I’ve mentioned them on the podcast previously and got a lot of questions about them…so thought I should just do a podcast to introduce you all to Jordan - thanks for listening! To listen to the podcast click the purple play button at the top of the page. You can also download the podcast via iTunes, Stitcher Radio and Google Play—don’t forget to share with your friends! If you like the podcast, please leave us a 5 star iTunes rating…we’d really appreciate it. Click here to listen/subscribe on iTunes (best for iOS devices) Click here to listen/subscribe on Stitcher (best for Android devices) ``WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 291 New Mexico Looking for experiences Shifting points and unit criteria An attainable plan And much more! SHOW NOTES AND LINKS: —Truth From The Stand Merch —Support our partners: Exodus Outdoor Gear, Spartan Forge & Tethrd —Waypoint TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the podcast I’m joined by my good buddy Johnny Utah. Last John was on he was preparing for a Canadian hunt. On that hunt John was able to fill two tags…one of those tags was wrapped on a dream species. Not to be out done, when he headed home to Iowa for late season…let’s just say he didn’t leave the lucky horseshoe in Canada. Always a good time catching up with my dude - hope you all dig the chat - thanks for listening! To listen to the podcast click the purple play button at the top of the page. You can also download the podcast via iTunes, Stitcher Radio and Google Play—don’t forget to share with your friends! If you like the podcast, please leave us a 5 star iTunes rating…we’d really appreciate it. Click here to listen/subscribe on iTunes (best for iOS devices) Click here to listen/subscribe on Stitcher (best for Android devices) `WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 290 The Kentucky Rattler Travel hunts and gas prices Canada is good Dream season…what’s next?! And much more! SHOW NOTES AND LINKS: —Truth From The Stand Merch —Support our partners: Exodus Outdoor Gear, Spartan Forge & Tethrd —Waypoint TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the podcast I’m joined by Jacob Emery. Jacob’s from Kentucky and has a no nonsense refreshing approach to hunting. He broke a 3 year drought in style with two public land hammers…one in Kentucky and one In Indiana. Both relied on hunting hard to reach areas that required water access. Even still…the water access wasn’t a nice Sunday paddle. Most wouldn’t even go into to hunt these areas. As the work to get a deer out required transferring deer to boat, from boat to ground, move boat around log jam, drag buck back to boat…reload buck in boat…and continue paddling. I really enjoyed this conversation and hope you all do too - thanks for listening! To listen to the podcast click the purple play button at the top of the page. You can also download the podcast via iTunes, Stitcher Radio and Google Play—don’t forget to share with your friends! If you like the podcast, please leave us a 5 star iTunes rating…we’d really appreciate it. Click here to listen/subscribe on iTunes (best for iOS devices) Click here to listen/subscribe on Stitcher (best for Android devices) WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 289 Three year drought Indiana and Kentucky hammers Water access Do it for the gram! And much more! SHOW NOTES AND LINKS: —Truth From The Stand Merch —Support our partners: Exodus Outdoor Gear, Spartan Forge & Tethrd —Waypoint TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the podcast I’m joined by Justin Hollandsworth. Justin is a legit big buck killer from Ohio. His consistency of taking a target buck and surgically removing him from the landscape is second to few. What I like most about Justin's approach is his lifelong commitment to continue learning the craft of bowhunting. A new trick or tactic can come from anywhere...experienced hunters or the newbie who is resurfacing something you've maybe placed in the back of your mind. Or maybe paying attention to how coon dogs drift a track...is the big deer you're after drifting your track? I hope you dig the conversation as much as I did - thanks for listening! To listen to the podcast click the purple play button at the top of the page. You can also download the podcast via iTunes, Stitcher Radio and Google Play—don’t forget to share with your friends! If you like the podcast, please leave us a 5 star iTunes rating…we’d really appreciate it. Click here to listen/subscribe on iTunes (best for iOS devices) Click here to listen/subscribe on Stitcher (best for Android devices) WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 288 Coon hunting helping become a better deer hunter Do big bucks drift tracks? Access is king Waiting for the right wind And much more! SHOW NOTES AND LINKS: —Truth From The Stand Merch —Support our partners: Exodus Outdoor Gear, Spartan Forge & Tethrd —Waypoint TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the podcast I’m joined by my buddy Josh Profit. Josh is one of the hardest working public land hunters I’ve ever met. The amount of miles this guy puts on scouting/hunting is borderline absurd. It’s paid off over the years in taking 12 public land bucks in a span of 15 years. He’s lives and dies by his 3 W’s of whitetail hunting. Hope you all dig the session as much as I did - thanks for listening! To listen to the podcast click the purple play button at the top of the page. You can also download the podcast via iTunes, Stitcher Radio and Google Play—don’t forget to share with your friends! If you like the podcast, please leave us a 5 star iTunes rating…we’d really appreciate it. Click here to listen/subscribe on iTunes (best for iOS devices) Click here to listen/subscribe on Stitcher (best for Android devices) WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 287 12 public land bucks in 15 years If you’re not bumping deer, you’re not doing it right The 3 W’s for killing public land bucks Trad life And much more! SHOW NOTES AND LINKS: —Truth From The Stand Merch —Support our partners: Exodus Outdoor Gear, Spartan Forge & Tethrd —Waypoint TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the podcast we’re diving into another look back series episode. In this episode I pulled some clips with Tony Peterson, Troy Pottenger, Ryan Glitsky, and Jake Hoefer. If you’re a fan of the big woods and/or scrapes and mock scrapes…then this episode is for you! Thanks for listening! To listen to the podcast click the purple play button at the top of the page. You can also download the podcast via iTunes, Stitcher Radio and Google Play—don’t forget to share with your friends! If you like the podcast, please leave us a 5 star iTunes rating…we’d really appreciate it. Click here to listen/subscribe on iTunes (best for iOS devices) Click here to listen/subscribe on Stitcher (best for Android devices) WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 286 Best way to become a better hunter Focus on just hunting deer Hunting community scrapes Best time of year to kill a mature buck And much more! SHOW NOTES AND LINKS: —Truth From The Stand Merch —Support our partners: Exodus Outdoor Gear, Spartan Forge & Tethrd —Check out Maven optics —Waypoint TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the podcast I’m joined by my buddy Bryan Broderick of Day Six Gear. Bryan had some killer whitetail and Mule Deer hunts this past year. He’s one of those few people I know that hunting is just a season…he’s always chasing experiences and adventure. If you’ve not seen the Day Six films on their YouTube channel…you’re missing out, and I’d make a point to give them a watch. Always an interesting conversation with Bryan, and I hope you all dig it as much as it did - thanks for listening! To listen to the podcast click the purple play button at the top of the page. You can also download the podcast via iTunes, Stitcher Radio and Google Play—don’t forget to share with your friends! If you like the podcast, please leave us a 5 star iTunes rating…we’d really appreciate it. Click here to listen/subscribe on iTunes (best for iOS devices) Click here to listen/subscribe on Stitcher (best for Android devices) WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 285 Empty nest Hardest deer I’ve hunted Putting others before yourself Leading by example And much more! SHOW NOTES AND LINKS: —Truth From The Stand Merch —Support our partners: Exodus Outdoor Gear, Spartan Forge & Tethrd —Check out Maven optics —Waypoint TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the podcast I’m joined by my good buddy Wilson Mcswain. A year ago wilson moved he and his family west to Idaho. We talk about the move, and how he’s having to adjust his hunting approach for the different terrain and habitat. And for the different species he’s now getting to hunt on a regular basis. I’ll be headed to pay him a visit this fall for an elk hunt, and look forward to spending some time in the wilderness with my buddy. Always a good time chatting with wilson, hope you all dig the discussion as much as I did - thanks for listening! To listen to the podcast click the purple play button at the top of the page. You can also download the podcast via iTunes, Stitcher Radio and Google Play—don’t forget to share with your friends! If you like the podcast, please leave us a 5 star iTunes rating…we’d really appreciate it. Click here to listen/subscribe on iTunes (best for iOS devices) Click here to listen/subscribe on Stitcher (best for Android devices) WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 284 Making the move Working in the outdoor industry Filling turkey tags Everything in Texas wants to kill you And much more! SHOW NOTES AND LINKS: —Truth From The Stand Merch —Support our partners: Exodus Outdoor Gear, Spartan Forge & Tethrd —Check out Maven optics —Waypoint TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey folks, we’re back with a fresh episode of the Truth from the Stand deer hunting podcast. In this episode, we tackle balancing work and hunting, share strategies for hunting mountainous terrain, and dive into some personal hunting regrets. We discuss terrain selection, effective trail camera use, and understanding deer behavior, including the time gap between bucks shedding velvet and making their fall shift. We also explore the love-hate relationship with hunting, its challenges, and the limited time we have to pursue it. Plus, we talk about the potential for Sunday hunting in Pennsylvania. Tune in and enjoy the show! WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 391 Work-life balance and flexibility in work hours allow for strategic hunting opportunities Hunting in mountainous terrain  Scouting and hunting in public land areas require patience and a long-term approach  Food sources, clear cuts, and bedding areas in the mountains Regrets in hunting  The time gap between buck shedding velvet and making their fall shift  The love of hunting lies in the challenge  The potential for Sunday hunting in Pennsylvania  SHOW NOTES AND LINKS: —Truth From The Stand Merch —Save 20% on ASIO GEAR code TRUTH20 —Support our partners: Asio Gear , Exodus Outdoor Gear, Genesee Beer, Tethrd — Visit my local archery shop Bob and AJ's Archery World —Waypoint TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the podcast we are kicking it in turkey camp for the Pennsylvania Turkey opener. We decided to pack up the trailer and head to the mountains to kill two birds with one stone...turkey hunting in the mornings and deer scouting in the afternoon. Great time with buddies, and could see this becoming a tradition - thanks for listening! To listen to the podcast click the purple play button at the top of the page. You can also download the podcast via iTunes, Stitcher Radio and Google Play—don’t forget to share with your friends! If you like the podcast, please leave us a 5 star iTunes rating…we’d really appreciate it. Click here to listen/subscribe on iTunes (best for iOS devices) Click here to listen/subscribe on Stitcher (best for Android devices) WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 283 There won't be any people Someone lost an eye Yeah...that swamp looks like a good idea...I bet big bucks live there... Buck beds and scrape lines And much more! SHOW NOTES AND LINKS: —Truth From The Stand Merch —Support our partners: Exodus Outdoor Gear, Spartan Forge & Tethrd —Check out Maven optics —Waypoint TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the podcast I’m joined by Kevin Estela from Fieldcraft Survival. Kevin is a wilderness survival and bushcraft expert and is the Director of Training at Fieldcraft Survival. As I’m preparing for an elk hunt in Grizzly country this fall, preparedness and survival has been on my mind. Truthfully, the events of the past 2 years should have everyone thinking about how prepared they are if they need to go it alone, or secure their loved ones for a period of time. I began reading Kevin’s book “101 Skills You Need To Survive In The Woods” and wanted to learn straight from the source. Kevin has a great way of teaching and communicating that comes natural and made this conversation one of my favorites to date. Hope you all dig it as much as I did - thanks for listening! To listen to the podcast click the purple play button at the top of the page. You can also download the podcast via iTunes, Stitcher Radio and Google Play—don’t forget to share with your friends! If you like the podcast, please leave us a 5 star iTunes rating…we’d really appreciate it. Click here to listen/subscribe on iTunes (best for iOS devices) Click here to listen/subscribe on Stitcher (best for Android devices) WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 282 Let’s call it a fight How Kevin got into survival and preparedness Real tools for real people Overnighting in Grizzly country And much more! SHOW NOTES AND LINKS: —Exodus Upgrade Program —Truth From The Stand Merch —Support our partners: Exodus Outdoor Gear, Spartan Forge & Tethrd —Check out Maven optics —Waypoint TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the podcast I’m joined by Jake Downs. Jake is one of those guys folks may not be aware of, but the guy has put more tags on critters than anyone I can think of. Everything from Brown bear and Bison with traditional archery equipment, to grueling sheep hunts. In a day and age where it seems hunters are divided by nearly everything from weapon of choice to public vs private hunting vs outfitter vs guided etc., Jake enjoys all forms…kills in all forms…and makes no apologies. HIs only requirement is that he earns his hunt. Hope you all dig the conversation as much as I did - thanks for listening! To listen to the podcast click the purple play button at the top of the page. You can also download the podcast via iTunes, Stitcher Radio and Google Play—don’t forget to share with your friends! If you like the podcast, please leave us a 5 star iTunes rating…we’d really appreciate it. Click here to listen/subscribe on iTunes (best for iOS devices) Click here to listen/subscribe on Stitcher (best for Android devices) WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 281 Who the hell is Jake Downs Earning your hunt I hate whitetails Brown bear with trad bow And much more! SHOW NOTES AND LINKS: —Exodus Upgrade Program —Truth From The Stand Merch —Support our partners: Exodus Outdoor Gear, Spartan Forge & Tethrd —Check out Maven optics —Waypoint TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the podcast we’re coming to you live from the DIY hunting trailer! After a lot of inconvenient weather, I finally made it back to the big woods piece I started breaking down last year. My buddy Aaron and I logged quite a few miles, checked some cameras, and found some promising set up. Our good buddy Tom joined us in camp for beers and deers - thanks for listening! To listen to the podcast click the purple play button at the top of the page. You can also download the podcast via iTunes, Stitcher Radio and Google Play—don’t forget to share with your friends! If you like the podcast, please leave us a 5 star iTunes rating…we’d really appreciate it. Click here to listen/subscribe on iTunes (best for iOS devices) Click here to listen/subscribe on Stitcher (best for Android devices) WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 280 Tom with beers to the rescue Stream set up A buch of rubs Micro habitat scrapes And much more! SHOW NOTES AND LINKS: —Exodus Upgrade Program —Truth From The Stand Merch —Support our partners: Exodus Outdoor Gear, Spartan Forge & Tethrd —Check out Maven optics —Waypoint TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After nearly 300 podcast episodes...I got to thinking. What are the foundational elements I've picked up from all the conversations I've had, that has helped me become a better bowhunter than I was 10 years ago? That's exactly what I cover in this video! —Truth From The Stand Merch —Support our partners: Exodus Outdoor Gear, Spartan Forge & Tethrd —Check out Maven optics —Waypoint TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the podcast I’m joined by my buddy Bill Thompson. Bill is a retired military vet where he spent his days in combat intelligence, AI...and generally speaking, helping the good guys locate the bad guys. He's taken his knowledge of intelligence gathering, and artificial Intelligence and combine them into the the Spartan Forge hunting app. I've used the app for a full season, and used the prototype prior to that. As killer as the predictive deer modeling is...Spartan Forge has some really cool updates coming throughout the spring and summer you'll want to check out. We talk about some of these updates and more. Hope you dig the episode - thanks for listening! To listen to the podcast click the purple play button at the top of the page. You can also download the podcast via iTunes, Stitcher Radio and Google Play—don’t forget to share with your friends! If you like the podcast, please leave us a 5 star iTunes rating…we’d really appreciate it. Click here to listen/subscribe on iTunes (best for iOS devices) Click here to listen/subscribe on Stitcher (best for Android devices) WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST #278 Finally being a civi Scotland stag hunting Close calls And much more! SHOW NOTES AND LINKS: —Truth From The Stand Merch —Support our partners: Exodus Outdoor Gear, Spartan Forge & Tethrd —Check out Maven optics —Waypoint TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the podcast I’m joined by my Joe Rentmeester. Many of you probably know Joe from the Hunting Beast or the Hunting Public's Public Land Challenge. Joe is one of those guys who seems to have a habit of finding, and killing mature deer...even in hard to hunt places. More than that, what I appreciate most is his insatiable need to continue learning...and questioning every piece of sign or intel he sees. I think his approach to assume his assumptions are incorrect until proven otherwise is why he's so successful. He's never closed off from new possibilities...or afraid to be wrong. This approach often end with a mature buck on the ground and a new mount on the wall for Joe. I really dug this conversation and hope you do too - thanks for listening! To listen to the podcast click the purple play button at the top of the page. You can also download the podcast via iTunes, Stitcher Radio and Google Play—don’t forget to share with your friends! If you like the podcast, please leave us a 5 star iTunes rating…we’d really appreciate it. Click here to listen/subscribe on iTunes (best for iOS devices) Click here to listen/subscribe on Stitcher (best for Android devices) WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST #277 Joe's background Chasing swamp monsters Assuming I'm always wrong And much more! SHOW NOTES AND LINKS: —EXODUS TRADE UP PROGRM LINK —Truth From The Stand Merch —Support our partners: Exodus Outdoor Gear, Spartan Forge & Tethrd —Check out Maven optics —Waypoint TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the podcast We're trying something a little different. A short/no B.S. episode to bring you a few tips to help with your off season planning. Hope you dig it - thanks for listening! To listen to the podcast click the purple play button at the top of the page. You can also download the podcast via iTunes, Stitcher Radio and Google Play—don’t forget to share with your friends! If you like the podcast, please leave us a 5 star iTunes rating…we’d really appreciate it. Click here to listen/subscribe on iTunes (best for iOS devices) Click here to listen/subscribe on Stitcher (best for Android devices) WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST #276 Milage goals Wind mapping The spot within the spot And much more! SHOW NOTES AND LINKS: —Truth From The Stand Merch —Support our partners: Exodus Outdoor Gear, Spartan Forge & Tethrd —Waypoint TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the podcast I’m joined by my Chris Derrick. Chris is the Whitetail Product Manager at Sitka gear. Today however, we are talking about the new turkey vest they recently launched along with their Equinox Guard gear. If avoiding ticks and mosquitos while you hunt is something that interests you...then these new Equinox Guard pieces are gong to be right up your alley. Personally I hunt a lot of swampy/buggy areas...and am good for a handful of tick bites a year even if I spray down. Ticks are my least favorite part of spring or early fall hunting...or summer scouting. I'm personally always a little nervous about getting a tick related illness. I really enjoyed the conversation, and think it's pretty rad that Sitka is making the effort to provide hunters some protection from ticks and related illnesses by building solutions into their gear. Hope you dig the show - thanks for listening! To listen to the podcast click the purple play button at the top of the page. You can also download the podcast via iTunes, Stitcher Radio and Google Play—don’t forget to share with your friends! If you like the podcast, please leave us a 5 star iTunes rating…we’d really appreciate it. Click here to listen/subscribe on iTunes (best for iOS devices) Click here to listen/subscribe on Stitcher (best for Android devices) WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST #275 Alpacas make a good snack Montana bucks Osceola turkey hunt And much more! SHOW NOTES AND LINKS: —EXODUS TRADE UP PROGRM LINK —Truth From The Stand Merch —Support our partners: Exodus Outdoor Gear, Spartan Forge & Tethrd —Check out Maven optics —Waypoint TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the podcast I’m joined by my buddy Chad Sylvester for part 2 or our listener Q/A session. These are always fun to - thanks for listening! To listen to the podcast click the purple play button at the top of the page. You can also download the podcast via iTunes, Stitcher Radio and Google Play—don’t forget to share with your friends! If you like the podcast, please leave us a 5 star iTunes rating…we’d really appreciate it. Click here to listen/subscribe on iTunes (best for iOS devices) Click here to listen/subscribe on Stitcher (best for Android devices) WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST #274 Hunting clearcuts Seeing more bucks outside the rut Trail camera strategy And much more! SHOW NOTES AND LINKS: —EXODUS TRADE UP PROGRM LINK —Truth From The Stand Merch —Support our partners: Exodus Outdoor Gear, Spartan Forge & Tethrd —Check out Maven optics —Waypoint TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey folks, We’re back with a brand new episode of the Truth from the Stand deer hunting podcast. This time around, I’m joined by my buddy Greg Litzinger to dive into all things hunting and bow shooting. And guess what? This is part one of a two-part series, so there’s even more to come next week. In this episode, Greg talks about his recent hand injury and its potential impact to his upcoming hunting season. We dig into the topic of adjusting bow poundage and share some tips for shooting in windy conditions. And yes, we take on the tough issue of poaching and its effects on our hunting community. We talk about Gregs unhealthy obsessions with shooting big six-points versus those larger eight-points. Greg and I share our personal preferences and stories, appreciating the unique aesthetics of those funky deer racks. We cover some essential hunting strategies, like doing a dry run, scouting your area, finding the perfect tree setup, and even the benefits of hunting from the ground. Plus, we talk about our layering systems for different seasons and the importance of off-season bow practice. So, grab a seat and enjoy the show! WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 390 Adjusting bow poundage for injuries Shooting in windy conditions Expectations for hunters who have shot record-breaking deer Different attitudes towards poaching Preference for shooting big six-point bucks over larger eight-point bucks Aesthetics and appeal of unique and funky-looking deer  Doing a dry run  Finding the right tree for setup is crucial SHOW NOTES AND LINKS: —Truth From The Stand Merch —Save 20% on ASIO GEAR code TRUTH20 —Support our partners: Asio Gear , Exodus Outdoor Gear, Genesee Beer, Tethrd — Visit my local archery shop Bob and AJ's Archery World —Waypoint TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the podcast I’m joined by my buddy Carl Kossuth of Tethrd. Carl is one of the innovators behind Tethrd's products. Some say he's the Michael Jordan of sewing. During our conversation we talk about what saddle gear, innovating in the mobile hunting space and Carl's love of hunting with traditional archery equipment - thanks for listening! To listen to the podcast click the purple play button at the top of the page. You can also download the podcast via iTunes, Stitcher Radio and Google Play—don’t forget to share with your friends! If you like the podcast, please leave us a 5 star iTunes rating…we’d really appreciate it. Click here to listen/subscribe on iTunes (best for iOS devices) Click here to listen/subscribe on Stitcher (best for Android devices) WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST #273 The Jukie jungle ninja Parking lot demonstrations Innovation and new products Hunting with traditional archery equipment And much more! SHOW NOTES AND LINKS: —EXODUS TRADE UP PROGRM LINK —Truth From The Stand Merch —Support our partners: Exodus Outdoor Gear, Spartan Forge & Tethrd —Check out Maven optics —Waypoint TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the podcast I’m joined by my buddy Chad Sylvester. Thought it was about that time where we answer your listener questions. These sessions are some of my favorite to do with a good buddy. Honestly, this is the shit Chad and I talk about when we're living out of the trailer and hunting for a few weeks each year. We cover everything from e-scouting...to finding men wearing lingerie captured on trail camera - thanks for listening! To listen to the podcast click the purple play button at the top of the page. You can also download the podcast via iTunes, Stitcher Radio and Google Play—don’t forget to share with your friends! If you like the podcast, please leave us a 5 star iTunes rating…we’d really appreciate it. Click here to listen/subscribe on iTunes (best for iOS devices) Click here to listen/subscribe on Stitcher (best for Android devices) WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST #272 How big's that deer Mature bucks and srapes E-scouting and key terrain features Archery set ups And much more! SHOW NOTES AND LINKS: —EXODUS TRADE UP PROGRM LINK —Truth From The Stand Merch —Support our partners: Exodus Outdoor Gear, Spartan Forge & Tethrd —Check out Maven optics —Waypoint TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the podcast I’m joined by my buddy Greg Litzinger. Not to bury the lead...but we drop a great way to tell if you've found a buck's core range or his transition area...stay tuned. But this time of year I like to reflect on the past season and dissect the good, the bad and the ugly. The goal is to start with an honest assessment of what we need to focus on for the upcoming year to continue to grow as a bowhunters. Everything from executing critical moments of the hunt, strategies, to mindset...it's all fair game in an effort to be a better bowhunter this fall. Hope you all dig the episode - thanks for listening! To listen to the podcast click the purple play button at the top of the page. You can also download the podcast via iTunes, Stitcher Radio and Google Play—don’t forget to share with your friends! If you like the podcast, please leave us a 5 star iTunes rating…we’d really appreciate it. Click here to listen/subscribe on iTunes (best for iOS devices) Click here to listen/subscribe on Stitcher (best for Android devices) WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST #271 Small mistakes...big impact Day late and a dollar short Change locations for a mental reset How to tell if you're in a bucks core area or transition area And much more! SHOW NOTES AND LINKS: —Truth From The Stand Merch —Support our partners: Exodus Outdoor Gear, Spartan Forge & Tethrd —Check out Maven optics —Waypoint TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the podcast I’m joined by my buddy Troy Pottenger. As a reminder, Troy is hunting some of the hardest to kill whitetails in the mountains of Idaho. He's not the only predator in the mountains, where deer are more often hunting by mountain lions, wolves and Grizzly. Few mistakes can be made, and Troy has to really be dialed in. What's more, he usually is hunting a specific buck. Hard enough to accomplish in the best of circumstances. For Troy, shed hunting isn't just something to do to pass the time during winter and spring. It's a key puzzle piece to determine when and where he may kill his next wall hanger. Hope you dig the chat as much as I did - thanks for listening! To listen to the podcast click the purple play button at the top of the page. You can also download the podcast via iTunes, Stitcher Radio and Google Play—don’t forget to share with your friends! If you like the podcast, please leave us a 5 star iTunes rating…we’d really appreciate it. Click here to listen/subscribe on iTunes (best for iOS devices) Click here to listen/subscribe on Stitcher (best for Android devices) WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST #270 Scouting Differently Small mistakes...missed opportunities Having a good shed dog How to tell if finding shends means a buck can be killed in that location And much more! SHOW NOTES AND LINKS: —Truth From The Stand Merch —Support our partners: Exodus Outdoor Gear, Spartan Forge & Tethrd —Check out Maven optics —Waypoint TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the podcast I’m joined by Jeremy Moore, trainer and owner of Dog Bone Hunter. Jeremy has been training dogs professionally since 2003. Everything from shed dogs, tracking dogs, gun dogs, and general obedience. Beyond finding sheds, my dog Rocky has helped me become a better deer hunter. Today's conversation is about helping your dog become a shed dog...but it's just as much about learning how man's best friend can help you become a better whitetail hunter - thanks for listening! To listen to the podcast click the purple play button at the top of the page. You can also download the podcast via iTunes, Stitcher Radio and Google Play—don’t forget to share with your friends! If you like the podcast, please leave us a 5 star iTunes rating…we’d really appreciate it. Click here to listen/subscribe on iTunes (best for iOS devices) Click here to listen/subscribe on Stitcher (best for Android devices) WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST #269 About Jeremy Building your dog's foundation Trust and expectation Your dog making you a better deer hunter And much more! SHOW NOTES AND LINKS: —Truth From The Stand Merch —Support our partners: Exodus Outdoor Gear, Spartan Forge & Tethrd —Check out Maven optics —Waypoint TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the podcast I’m diving into another year in review. During this session I revisit portions of conversations with Nathan Killen, Eddie Claypool, and Travis Keith. Some great nuggets of info in this episode! I hope you all dig the episode- thanks for listening! To listen to the podcast click the purple play button at the top of the page. You can also download the podcast via iTunes, Stitcher Radio and Google Play—don’t forget to share with your friends! If you like the podcast, please leave us a 5 star iTunes rating…we’d really appreciate it. Click here to listen/subscribe on iTunes (best for iOS devices) Click here to listen/subscribe on Stitcher (best for Android devices) WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST #268 Mountain buck bedding East facing ridges Thinking different to kill big deer A quiet killer And much more! SHOW NOTES AND LINKS: —Truth From The Stand Merch —Support our partners: Exodus Outdoor Gear, Spartan Forge & Tethrd —Check out Maven optics —Waypoint TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the podcast I'm joined by my good buddy Josh Ilderton from the Untamed. Aside from killing West Virginia public land mountain bucks from the ground, Josh is passionate about sharing hunting with anyone who’s interested in learning. This season, he had a front row seat as the bowhunting spark has officially ignited in his son. Sometimes our children (or those younger than us) teach us old dogs tricks we’ve forgotten…or remind us to not take experience for granted. Not to mention, Josh killed a great buck in late season - we talk about all of this. The conversation is always fun with Josh and hope you all enjoy it as much as I did - thanks for listening! To listen to the podcast click the purple play button at the top of the page. You can also download the podcast via iTunes, Stitcher Radio and Google Play—don’t forget to share with your friends! If you like the podcast, please leave us a 5 star iTunes rating…we’d really appreciate it. Click here to listen/subscribe on iTunes (best for iOS devices) Click here to listen/subscribe on Stitcher (best for Android devices) WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST #267 Old Forester  Passing on the hunting tradition Public land challenge Killing a West Virginia mountain buck And much more! SHOW NOTES AND LINKS: —Truth From The Stand Merch —Support our partners: Exodus Outdoor Gear, Spartan Forge & Tethrd —Check out Maven optics —Waypoint TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the podcast I'm joined by Michael Perry of Alabama. I was talking with a buddy about guys people may not know, or know very little about that are just absolute killers. My buddy brought up Michaels name and stated that if I wanted to talk to a killer from the south, Michael was the guy. Hope you guys dig the conversation as much as I did - thanks for listening! WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST #266 If grandma ain’t happy, no one’s happy Difference between Alabama public land and other whitetail states Michael’s hunting style  Killing a Alabama public land giant And much more! SHOW NOTES AND LINKS: —Truth From The Stand Merch —Support our partners: Exodus Outdoor Gear, Spartan Forge & Tethrd —Check out Maven optics —Waypoint TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the podcast I'm joined by my buddy Corey McKinney. One of my favorite things about traveling is meeting other hunters, particularly the locals. I met Corey in an Iowa public land parking lot…and then again, appropriately, at Casey’s. We shared what intel we each had about the piece of public we were both hunting, swapped a few trail camera pictures, and have stayed in touch since. This year Corey killed a killer Iowa hammer in that same area. Super cool hunt, and super cool story. Thanks for listening! WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST #263 Meeting I a public land parking lot How Corey began hunting Ground hunting and travel hunting Magic black oaks Snort Wheeze…and game on. And much more! SHOW NOTES AND LINKS: —Truth From The Stand Merch —Support our partners: Exodus Outdoor Gear , Afflictor Broadheads , Spartan Forge & Tethrd —Check out Maven optics —Waypoint TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s podcast is a little different. I wanted to revisit parts of conversations from the past year. Every year I go back and revisit episodes that I found to be extremely valuable…as a way to brush up on things I may have forgotten. Or identify holes in my approach I need to work on this coming off season. I thought creating a few “year in review" episodes would be fun…and may help you too. Thanks for listening! WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST #264 Late Season  Post season scouting with John Eberhart Ground hunting Appalachia with the Untamed Hunting low deer densities in the Adirondacks with Todd Mead. And much more! SHOW NOTES AND LINKS: —Truth From The Stand Merch —Support our partners: Exodus Outdoor Gear , Afflictor Broadheads , Spartan Forge & Tethrd —Check out Maven optics —Waypoint TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 On today’s episode, I'm joined by Rendell, and we're diving into our recent hunting adventures across different states. We tackle the challenges of long drives, varying deer populations, and what makes certain states our top picks for hunting. Scouting, finding secondary food sources, and reading historical sign are key topics we cover. Rendell shares an intense story about a 180-incher that got away, highlighting the challenges of open terrain hunting. We also discuss the mistakes made, lessons learned, and the importance of being aggressive and not overthinking when hunting mature bucks. Our strategies include hunting low in trees and using back cover for concealment. Scouting and visualizing the hunt are crucial, and we talk about how taking phone videos during scouting of key spots can aid in planning. Trusting your instincts and sticking to your system without second-guessing is essential for success. This episode is all about enjoying the hunt and being in the game, not just focusing on the end result. Tune in and elevate your hunting game with us! WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 389 - Long drives are necessary for hunting in different states. - Consider deer population density and hunting pressure when choosing spots. - Identifying secondary food sources are crucial. - Historical signs reveal deer movement patterns. - Learn valuable lessons from hunting mistakes. - Being aggressive increases success. - Hunt low in trees and use back cover for concealment. - Pre-hunt scouting and visualization aid decision-making. - Videos of key spots help with planning. - Trust your instincts and decisions. - Stick to your system and avoid other tactics. - Enjoy the hunting process and being in the game. - Adapt to different terrains and learn from experiences.- Hunt your own way and have fun. SHOW NOTES AND LINKS: —Truth From The Stand Merch —Save 20% on ASIO GEAR code TRUTH20 —Support our partners: Asio Gear , Exodus Outdoor Gear, Genesee Beer, Tethrd — Visit my local archery shop Bob and AJ's Archery World —Waypoint TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the podcast I'm joined by my buddy Jesse Coots. Jesse is an extremely successful DIY bowhunter from New York. His approach is common sense but with an ability to execute in any terrain. He’s truly a freestyle hunter, adapting to the circumstance of each hunt…at times within the hunt. You’ll be hard pressed to find a better DIY bowhunter anywhere in the country. Or a more honest and straight forward fella Today’s session is also about DIY big buck strategies, hope you dig the episode. And Thanks for listening! WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST #263 Getting started Wrestling and how it applies to bowhunting Switching styles and freestyle hunting Playing the long game And much more! SHOW NOTES AND LINKS: —Truth From The Stand Merch —Support our partners: Exodus Outdoor Gear , Afflictor Broadheads , Spartan Forge & Tethrd —Check out Maven optics —Waypoint TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the podcast I'm joined by my buddy Dan Johnson of the Sportsmen’s Nation. Dan was able to fill his first out of state DIY buck tag this year spotting and stalking in South Dakota. He was there for mule deer, but an opportunity presented on a whitetail. Dan even had time to take a refreshing swim during the hunt…maybe not. I’ll let Dan tell the story. Hope you all dig the conversation as much as I did. Thanks for listening! WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST #262 Grandma kicking ass Mule deer dreams and whitetail realities Getting antler blind Hunting free Using pressure to you advantage to kill pressured bucks And much more! SHOW NOTES AND LINKS: —Truth From The Stand Merch —Support our partners: Exodus Outdoor Gear , Afflictor Broadheads , Spartan Forge & Tethrd —Check out Maven optics —Waypoint TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the podcast I'm joined by my good buddy Johnny Stewart. Johnny is one of the best hunters I personally know. He’s also one of the few people I know who actually enjoys hunting late season. And can regularly fill tags during the harshest part of the season. Lot’s of good nuggets to take away, as usual, from Johnny. He’s got me pumped to barrel into late season. Hope you all dig the episode. WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST #261 Overcoming mistakes Killing a buck on the last day of the season Filling a buck tag Late season strategies Tracking in snow And much more! SHOW NOTES AND LINKS: —Truth From The Stand Merch —Support our partners: Exodus Outdoor Gear , Afflictor Broadheads , Spartan Forge & Tethrd —Check out Maven optics —Waypoint TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices