Guest: Greg Kazmierski

This week Greg talks all about terrain, how deer tend to use terrain, and the different terrain features that hunters tend focus on. Greg is very knowledgeable in whitetail habitat and has spends a lot of time studying how deer move and utilize the different terrain features to their advantage. Thank you for listening, and hope you enjoy!

This week is part two with Christian Williams. Christian explains the purpose behind hunting for hunters, and the thrill of the chase!

Welcome back everyone to another episode of the Buckdown Podcast. This week Alex meets with Ryan Glitsky and they discuss hunting strategies during the scrape week, and leading into the rut. Topics discussed include finding scrapes, factors influencing deer movement, rut funnels, and doe bedding areas. Thank you for listening, and hope you enjoy.

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This episode is part two with Brandon Barlow. Brandon talks about historical breeding sign, leading up to scrape week, and bedding bucks. Thank you for listening, and hope you enjoy!

Welcome back everyone. This episode is a two part series and in this episode Alex and Brandon talk about just about everything around hunting whitetail. They take a dive into fawn drop dates to help predict when a doe will go into estrous, hunting around pressure, and finding bucks during the day. Thank you all for listening, and hope you enjoy!

On this weeks episode we hear from the guests about their one thing of advice they would tell new or experienced hunters.

Thank you for listening, and hope you enjoy.

Below is the order of each guest.

@mattwilliams_bowhunting 10:30

@thejohnnystewart 12:13

@backcountrypapodcast 13:26

@ninefingerchronicles 15:48

@bowhunting_fiend 18:05

@onlybowsofficial 24:34

@urban_pursuit_ 26:19

@bdhunting 27:44

@jakebelinda 29:39

@bullpathgear 32:09

@thejakebush 34:48

@moose1720 38:14

@whitetail_101 52:15

@deerhunter_podcast 57:38

@ckelly_s28 1:02:45

This week Alex spoke with Drew Eyink, the owner of Bull Path Saddle Gear. Drew designed and builds his own saddles for mobile hunters. Every saddle is hand stitched by Drew himself. These saddles are a one size fits all deal. The two talk about his story behind Bull Path, the hard work it takes, and the growth he's had since starting the business. The two also talk about growth as hunters reflecting where they used to be compared to where they are now in the hunting world. Thank you for listening, and hope you enjoy!

This week Alex and Jake talk about the traditional style Jake grew up in the PA outdoors. They take a short dive into Jakes self filming and YouTube page "The Void Hunt". Jake talks about his style of hunting and where he finds mature bucks, breaking down sign, and enjoying the hunt. Thank you for listening, and hope you enjoy.

Welcome back everyone, this week Alex spoke with Jake Bush. Jake talked about his tactics and mindset for taking down a mature buck during the early season. Topics discussed include finding patterns, food sources, access, and knowing when to set up. Thank you for listening, and hope you enjoy.

This week Alex and Mike Nitray talk about the early season tactics and continue to break down deer behavior during the early season. They talk about buck bedding situations from warm to cooler areas during mid day, finding the right food sources, and adapting to the shift. Thank you for listening, and hope you enjoy!

This week Alex spoke with Greg Litzinger based out of New Jersey. They talk about hunting strategies for the early season focusing on food sources and the different signs to help identify the shift. Hope you enjoy, and thank you for listening. Other topics discussed include:

- Bucks making mistakes in October

- Buck bedding areas

- Cherishing these moments

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This week Alex spoke with Matt Williams and continued to discuss the different factors to put into play to successfully harvest a buck during early Fall. Topics discussed include:

- Targeting early season food sources

- Playing the wind and thermals

- Hunting bottoms

This week Christian Williams and Alex talk a whole lot about cover! Christian talks about the buck he was able to harvest this season during the last minutes of the archery season, and factors that led to the hunt being successful. The two also discuss hunting late season, and focus in on cover!

Thank you for listening, and hope you enjoy,

Welcome back everyone to another season of the Backdown Podcast. This week Alex spoke with Johnny Stewart and they discussed all around tactics for getting on bucks during the early season. Thank you for listening, and hope you enjoy.

This week Alex sat down with Cody from the BackCountryPA podcast and they discussed different ways how social media can influence hunter in positive and negative ways. Thank you for listening, and hope you enjoy.

This week Alex spoke with Dan Johnson from the Ninefingerchronicles podcast. Topics discussed include: • Hunting efficient with a busy schedule • Out of state hunt mindset • The social media influence on buck standards • Setting up on mock scrapes Thank you for listening, and hope you enjoy!

This week Chris Benson talks about his Africa hunting trip where he was able to harvest several African animals. Chris talks about the challenges he faced while after a Cape Buffalo, the intense terrain, and the mental frustrations he had to overcome. This is a once in a lifetime hunt for most people and hopefully can influence you to take a wild adventure next!

This week Alex was joined by Johnny Stewart and they talked about hunting and breaking down the big woods. Topics discussed include knowing when you're in the kill zone, October bucks, security cover, and more. Hope you enjoy, and thank you for listening.

This week's episode Brandon Barlow discusses recording his historical data for the properties he chases whitetail and interpreting what the deer sign and data tells him. Thank you for listening!

This episode Alex spoke with Brandon Barlow and they discussed in depth about historical data and aligning up the right dates to hunt specific areas based on fawn dates, breeding, and tracking mature bucks over multiple years.

Thank you for listening, and hope you enjoy!

Welcome everybody. This week Alex talked with Ryan Glitsky aka 'Moose'. Topics discussed included: - Using woodsmanship skills instead of chasing trail camera photos - Mature bucks in October - Setting up for the rut Hope you enjoy, and thank you for listening!

Welcome back to another episode of the BuckdDown Podcast. This week Alex was joined by Christian Williams, owner of Archery Strong. The two discuss Christians buck he harvested with a recurve, tips for shooting a recurve, and trusting gut instincts. Hope you all enjoy this episode and thanks for tuning in!

This week Alex was joined by Bradley Cox and Matt Williams and the three caught up on life updates, last seasons hunting stories, target opportunities for the upcoming season, and goals heading into the 2024 season. Hope you enjoy the episode and thank you for tuning in!

This week Alex and Vince continue to talk about their own hunting experiences during the late season and the sign deer leave for hunters to put pieces of the puzzle together in harvesting a whitetail. Thank you for listening, and hope you enjoy.

This week Alex had opportunity to talk with Andrew Fitzgerald from New Jersey. Andrew is a seasoned whitetail hunter and discusses ways to manipulate deer movement, Bump and Dump method for harvesting mature bucks, and finding target bucks. Thank you guys for tuning in and hope you enjoy!

Welcome back to another episode of the BuckDown Podcast, thanks for tuning in! This week Alex had the pleasure of speaking with Mike Nyitray from New Jersey. Mike has an interesting story of how he got started with hunting and being involved with the outdoors. Topics discussed include: - Mikes journey into the outdoors. - Defining "Success" in the woods - Picking the right date to be in the woods - Compromising hunting with the spouse Enjoy!

This week Alex was joined by New Yorkers Dave Hawkins and Chris Benson. We talked about Chris's upcoming travel hunts for the year, how they both hunt different terrain features, lessons learned from previous seasons, and summer / in-season scouting and the sign they look for. Thank you for tuning in and hope you enjoy!

Welcome to BuckDown podcast, thank you for tuning in. This week Alex had the pleasure of speaking with Cody and Ethan of BackcountryPApodcast. Topics discussed include the history behind BackCountryPApodcast, 2023 season recaps, friendships over hunting, and hunter ego. Thanks for tuning in, enjoy!

This week Alex and Vince break down a variety of different topics, and ways to locate whitetails during the late season. Topics include avoiding pressure, listening to what the woods is telling you, finding small sign, buck bedding, food, and more. Thank you for listening, and hope you enjoy.

This week Matt Williams talks about his previous seasons lows where he had several encounters with mature whitetail, but for one reason or another could not seal the deal. Matt talks about the doubt and how he turned himself around for the 2024 season where he harvested two early season bucks. Thank you for listening, and hope you enjoy.

Welcome back everyone! This week Alex meets with Bradley Cox. Brad talks about a MASSIVE target deer he had an encounter with last season and how he is on the hunt for that buck. The two break down this season leading up to the rut and how they are planning to harvest a sweet November buck.

This week Alex meets with Greg Kazmierski snd they talk about the terrain features deer commonly use during the rut, funnels and pinch points, and more!

This weeks episode is with Kevin Vistisen. He and Alex talk about situations that happen in the woods that was not expected, building scrapes, deer reaction to the different scents, and DHThree scent product. Thank you for listening, and hope you enjoy.

This episode Andrew breaks down the first part of his season in PA and NJ, then the two talk all about scrapes from creating the best most scrapes to hunting scrapes. Thank you for listening, and hope you enjoy!

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Kevin Vistisen

In this episode, Alex is joined by Kevin Vistisen to break down the gear that truly matters in the whitetail woods. They talk about the single most valuable piece of gear we rely on every time we hunt, along with the crucial and convenient items that make time in the field more efficient and enjoyable. Kevin and Alex also dive into gear that didn’t live up to the hype, sharing honest takes on what worked, what didn’t, and why experience in the woods matters more than trends. Thank you for listening, and hope you enjoy.

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Guest: Johnny Stewart

In this episode, Alex sits down with Johnny Stewart to break down an incredible season where he was able to tag five mature public-land bucks. Johnny walks us through each hunt sharing the decision-making, patience, and woodsmanship required to consistently find success on pressured ground. We dive into how reading sign, understanding terrain, and adapting to changing conditions played a critical role in every encounter. The highlight of the conversation is an unforgettable hunt in the New England area where Johnny stayed on a buck’s trail for two days, only to discover he was chasing the  king of the mountain. This episode displays hard-earned lessons,  tracking tactics, and insights into what it really takes to kill mature bucks on public land. Thank you for listening and hope you enjoy it.

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Guest: Ben Martin

In this episode, Alex sits down with Ben, the creator of the Hunt Regs app, to dig into how his platform is making life easier for hunters across the country. Ben breaks down how the app streamlines access to hunting regulations for different states and WMUs, helping hunters stay legal and informed with just a few taps. The conversation also dives into the app’s deer-tracking tools, including wind direction, wind speed, and other useful features that help hunters make smarter decisions in the field. Ben shares the story of the buck he tagged in Kentucky and how reading fresh sign put him in the right spot at the right time. A great blend of tech, strategy, and real-world success.

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In this episode, the Alex is joined by Jacob Dykes of MSU Deer Lab for a deep, practical breakdown of the whitetail rut. Jacob explains how buck and doe behavior shifts as breeding kicks in, how bedding and movement patterns change, and what hunters should pay attention to as fresh sign appears. He also brings science-backed insight from his work at MSU to highlight why deer do what they do during each phase of the rut, while offering clear, effective strategies hunters can use to capitalize when deer movement is at its peak.

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Guest: Greg Kazmierski

This weeks episode Alex talks with Greg Kazmierski and focus majority of the episode talking about the rut. The two talk about hunting strategies specifically for the pre rut and rut timeframe, from doe bedding, scrape activity, and terrain. Thank you for listening, and home you enjoy.

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Guest: Ryan Glitsky

In this episode, Alex sits down withRyan Glitsky to dive deep into hunting scrapes and capitalizing on pre-rut behavior. The two discuss how Ryan approaches scrapes—both natural and mock—and the strategies he uses to get aggressive as the rut draws near. From reading sign and timing hunts to understanding when to move in on a mature buck, Ryan shares his tactics for success during one of the most exciting times of the season. This episode is full with practical insight for hunters looking to up their game as the woods start to heat up. Thank you for listening, and hope you enjoy.

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Guest: Robert McIntyre

In this episode, Alex sits down with Robert McIntyre to talk about their strategies, and mindsets behind chasing October bucks. The two discuss shifting deer behavior throughout the month, changing food sources and weather fronts impact movement, and the subtle signs. Robert shares lessons learned chasing a couple specific deer this season and how he plans to capitalize. Thank you for listening, and hope you enjoy.

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Guest: Troy Pottenger

In this episode, Alex sits down with seasoned big woods hunter Troy Pottenger to dive deep into the world of scrapes. Troy shares his approach to building and hunting scrapes, breaking down how bucks use them and how hunters can use that knowledge to their advantage. The discussion covers everything from setting up effective mock scrapes to understanding wind and thermals when hunting over them. With decades of experience chasing mature bucks in the western side of the country, Troy offers valuable insight into consistently finding and targeting mature whitetails in vast timber country. Thank you for listening, and hope you enjoy.

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Guest: Kevin Vistisen

In this episode, Alex is joined by guest Kevin for a dive into whitetail hunting strategies focusing on scrapes and the effective use of scent. Kevin breaks down his approach to building scrape systems and explains how Deer Hunter Synthetics can be used to draw in bucks. Thank you for listening, and hope you enjoy.

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Guest: Vince Battiata

In this episode, Alex sits down with Vince to break down his recent hunt in North Dakota. They dive into the unique challenges that came with the trip—from tough conditions and unfamiliar terrain to the mental battles that can make or break a hunt. Vince shares what he learned about staying focused, adapting when plans fall apart, and pushing through when things get tough. This conversation is all about the grind, the lessons learned in the field, and how the mental side of hunting plays just as big of a role as the physical. Thank you for listening, and hope you enjoy.

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In this episode, Alex sits down with guest Nolan to dive deep into the world of whitetail hunting. The conversation focuses on setting realistic expectations in the deer woods and how important it is to stay grounded throughout the season. Alex and Nolan discuss the balance between boots-on-the-ground scouting and relying on trail cameras. Along the way, they share stories of being humbled by mature deer, highlighting the lessons that come with every encounter. This episode is all about growth as a hunter and finding fulfillment in the process, not just the outcome.

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Guest: Matt Buttermark

In this episode, Matt and Alex get into early season whitetail hunting—talking gear, pack setups, and how to approach those first hunts of the year. Straightforward tips and strategies to help you get dialed in and ready for the season. Thank you for listening ,and hope you enjoy.

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Guest: Jacob Sklenar / Episode 89

In this episode, Alex sits down with Jacob Sklenar to break down a whitetail season that demanded adaptability—both in the woods and mentally. Jacob shares how his Kansas hunt challenged his expectations, forcing him to quickly adapt to unfamiliar terrain, pressure, and deer behavior that didn’t match the playbook. Jakes talk through how deer movement and patterns shifted from early season into the rut, and why being willing to abandon a plan can be the difference between success and frustration. The conversation also dives into the mental side of deer hunting—handling slow sits, watching others tag deer, and keeping the right attitude when things aren’t going your way. Jacob then walks us through his Wisconsin season, a roller coaster that tested his patience, but ultimately paid off through persistence and hard work. This episode is all about adapting on the fly, staying mentally strong, and continuing to grind when the season doesn’t unfold the way you expect. Thank you for listening, and hope you enjoy.

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Guest: Matt Williams

In this episode, Matt and Alex dive into the challenges and opportunities of early season whitetail hunting. They break down reading the subtle signs deer leave behind—whether it’s food sources, bedding areas, or travel patterns—and why success often comes from listening to what the deer are telling us, rather than forcing a plan. Tune in for strategies to stay adaptable, trust the deer’s behavior, and set yourself up for a strong start to the season. Thank you for listening, and hope you enjoy.

Guest: Jacob Dykes

This week’s episode dives deep into whitetail behavior with insights from Jacob Dykes at MSU Deer Lab. Jacob breaks down buck travel patterns and habits, what influences bedding habits, and how food and water sources factor into a deer’s daily routine. Whether you’re looking to sharpen your strategy or just want a better understanding of how whitetails move and survive, this conversation is packed with research-backed takeaways to help you in the woods. Thank you for listening, and hope you enjoy.

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Guest: Greg Litzinger

This week Alex is joined by Greg Litzinger to talk all things whitetail hunting. Greg dives into the importance and experiences of keeping expectations in check and making the hunt enjoyable, no matter the outcome. Greg shares his perspective on staying resilient while hunting through an injury, then the two also get into buck rubs and the role of access when planning a hunt. A great conversation full of real-world insights and grounded perspective. Thank you for listening, and hope you enjoy.

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