Welcome! Here's what to expect from the Deer IQ podcast, videos, blog, and other great content! Our 2023/2024 theme is "To be a Greater Hunter," and we'll explore what that takes and looks like - our first episode coming soon. Download our FREE journal to go along with that and our curriculum based content - also linked below, so you know what's coming and the series and topics we'll cover. Also, check out our website and these other helpful links to find out more about Deer IQ. I'm glad you're here! ~ AdamGet started - website overview HERE: https://deeriq.com/full-overview/ Deer IQ  FREE Journal: https://deeriq.com/journal/Deer IQ Test: https://deeriq.com/deeriqtest/Pressured Public Lands Hunting Guide:  https://deeriq.com/public-land-hunting-guide/Curriculum: https://deeriq.com/curriculum/Newsletter Signup: https://deeriq.com/signup/YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChTQOWN0iWSIu51Bn5Qb_wA 

The first 4 of 6 barriers holding many deer hunters back are discussed, which must be overcome to grow and become greater hunters. This is part one of our foundational year-long curriculum theme and journey to find what it takes to become a truly greater deer hunter.Year Theme: To Be a Greater HunterSeries: The Barriers Greats BreakEpisode #1IQ ranking -5 (Intermediate)HELPFUL LINKS:Get started - website overview HERE: https://deeriq.com/full-overview/Deer IQ  FREE Journal: https://deeriq.com/journal/Deer IQ Test: https://deeriq.com/deeriqtest/Pressured Public Lands Hunting Guide:  https://deeriq.com/public-land-hunting-guide/Curriculum: https://deeriq.com/curriculum/Newsletter Signup: https://deeriq.com/signup/YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChTQOWN0iWSIu51Bn5Qb_wA 

High IQ Topics are stand alone bonus episodes separate from our curriculum series. They supplement and add to our curriculum series with relevant and helpful deer hunting tactics and strategies. You'll also find this in video form on our YouTube channel. Enjoy this bonus content and up your Deer IQ!This is a very prevalent Myth of many Deer Hunters and definitely needs busted - and if busted can really change the game for your success on whitetail. Listen & find out what it is, and the proper mindset needed for increased odds when you hit the woods!Year Theme: To Be a Greater HunterSeries: HIGH IQ TOPICSIQ ranking - 5 (intermediate)HELPFUL LINKS: Get started - website overview HERE: https://deeriq.com/full-overview/ Deer IQ  FREE Journal: https://deeriq.com/journal/Deer IQ Test: https://deeriq.com/deeriqtest/Pressured Public Lands Hunting Guide:  https://deeriq.com/public-land-hunting-guide/ Curriculum: https://deeriq.com/curriculum/Newsletter Signup: https://deeriq.com/signup/Patreon - Contribute Financially to Deer IQ: https://www.patreon.com/DeerIQPatreon YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChTQOWN0iWSIu51Bn5Qb_wA 

In "The Wrapup," host Adam Lewis attempts to clarify the hazy stuff, and share what he's learned or thought was of exceptional note - like highlight and put in bold or all caps, from these past few series or episodes (6 Barriers great hunters overcome, and to be in a deer’s head). He addresses 2 controversies and gives his solutions (Are 3.5 year olds shooters, should we habituate bucks or be ultra stealthy?), gives a easy method to age bucks, and gives three suggestions to prod us on our journey to become greater deer hunters. Check it out on this episode of the Deer IQ Podcast!Year Theme: To Be a Greater HunterSeries: To Be in a Deer's HeadEpisode # 12IQ ranking - 5 (Intermediate)HELPFUL LINKS: Get started - website overview HERE: https://deeriq.com/full-overview/Facebook Private Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/511109237864762 Deer IQ  FREE Journal: https://deeriq.com/journal/Deer IQ Test: https://deeriq.com/deeriqtest/Pressured Public Lands Hunting Guide:  https://deeriq.com/public-land-hunting-guide/ Curriculum: https://deeriq.com/curriculum/Newsletter Signup: https://deeriq.com/signup/Patreon - Contribute Financially to Deer IQ: https://www.patreon.com/DeerIQPatreon YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChTQOWN0iWSIu51Bn5Qb_wA 

Public Land Hunting has changed in the recent years, with pressure skyrocketing due to several factors, including less access to private and popularity due to social media. But do you have the tools needed to get on and consistently take mature deer on ultra-pressured public lands? In this series, we'll look at what it takes and new approaches from top experts to help get you in the game. In this episode our guest is very successful public land hunter Jeff Kelly who has harvested big bucks consistently all over the country for the past 20 years. We hit some very important approaches, and ways to stop doing things to separate you from the crowd, including: the "going deep" fallacy, and what you really should be looking for, how you must e-scout differently now to avoid other hunters (and find the deer), access secrets to get you to where others just won't go, and much more! Also, be aware this was our very first episode recorded and there were some audio/video issues we had to work around (solved in subsequent episodes), so there are still some pops & clicks in here that couldn't be removed. Still, its a great episode and definitely worth the listen! Year Theme: To Be a Greater HunterSeries: Public Land Hunting, Is it Ruined?Episode # 13IQ ranking - 5 (Intermediate)HELPFUL LINKS: Get started - website overview HERE: https://deeriq.com/full-overview/Facebook Private Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/511109237864762 Deer IQ  FREE Journal: https://deeriq.com/journal/Deer IQ Test: https://deeriq.com/deeriqtest/Pressured Public Lands Hunting Guide:  https://deeriq.com/public-land-hunting-guide/ Curriculum: https://deeriq.com/curriculum/Newsletter Signup: https://deeriq.com/signup/Patreon - Contribute Financially to Deer IQ: https://www.patreon.com/DeerIQPatreon YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChTQOWN0iWSIu51Bn5Qb_wA 

Public Land Hunting has changed in the recent years, with pressure rising due to several factors, including less access to private and popularity due to social media. But do you have the tools needed to get on and consistently take mature deer on ultra-pressured public lands? In this series, we'll look at what it takes and new approaches from top experts to help get you in the game. This is part 2 with our very successful public land hunting guest Jeff Kelly, who has harvested big bucks consistently all over the country for the past 20 years. We dive into specific failures and successes Jeff has had, and discuss the adapt or persist paradox (do you change or persist for success?), how to make the last part of your hunt the best part instead of it being over-pressured by you, and how to know when to stop scouting and start hunting (for best success). All critical things for public land hunters, and much more! Also, be aware this was our very first episode recorded and there were some audio/video issues we had to work around (solved in subsequent episodes), so there are still some pops & clicks in here that couldn't be removed. Still, its a great episode and definitely worth the listen!Year Theme: To Be a Greater HunterSeries: Public Land Hunting, Is it Ruined?Episode # 14Guest: Dr. Jeff KellyIQ ranking - 5 (Intermediate)ARTICLES MENTIONED:Find Buck Sanctuaries on Public Land: https://deeriq.com/finding-buck-sanctuaries-on-public-land/Ultra Efficient Hunting: https://deeriq.com/data-driven-deer-hunting/HELPFUL LINKS: Get started - website overview HERE: https://deeriq.com/full-overview/Facebook Private Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/511109237864762 Deer IQ  FREE Journal: https://deeriq.com/journal/Deer IQ Test: https://deeriq.com/deeriqtest/Pressured Public Lands Hunting Guide:  https://deeriq.com/public-land-hunting-guide/ Curriculum: https://deeriq.com/curriculum/Newsletter Signup: https://deeriq.com/signup/Patreon - Contribute Financially to Deer IQ: https://www.patreon.com/DeerIQPatreon YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChTQOWN0iWSIu51Bn5Qb_wA 

High IQ Topics are stand alone bonus episodes separate from our curriculum series. They supplement and add to our curriculum series with relevant and helpful deer hunting tactics and strategies. You'll also find this in video form on our YouTube channel. Enjoy this bonus content and up your Deer IQ!We are looking at the first 2 of 8 approaches that our experts suggested to have more success on public land, especially in this high-pressure new terrain. If you struggle to find success on public land, you're not along and these will definitely help if employed. Check them out, and see links discussed in this podcast below!Year Theme: To Be a Greater HunterSeries: HIGH IQ TOPICSIQ ranking - 5 (intermediate)ARTICLES:Ultra Efficient Hunting: https://deeriq.com/data-driven-deer-hunting/A Buck Named Frazier: https://deeriq.com/buck-named-frazier/HELPFUL LINKS: Get started - website overview HERE: https://deeriq.com/full-overview/ Deer IQ  FREE Journal: https://deeriq.com/journal/Deer IQ Test: https://deeriq.com/deeriqtest/Pressured Public Lands Hunting Guide:  https://deeriq.com/public-land-hunting-guide/ Curriculum: https://deeriq.com/curriculum/Newsletter Signup: https://deeriq.com/signup/Patreon - Contribute Financially to Deer IQ: https://www.patreon.com/DeerIQPatreon YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChTQOWN0iWSIu51Bn5Qb_wA 

Part 3 with guest John Eberhart. Public Land Hunting has changed in the recent years, with pressure rising due to several factors, including less access to private and popularity due to social media. But do you have the tools needed to get on and consistently take mature deer on ultra-pressured public lands? In this series, we'll look at what it takes and new approaches from top experts to help get you in the game. This is part 3 with our very successful public land hunting guest John Eberhart, who is well known for his abilities and track record on pressured public lands. I ask John some tough questions, and we dig into what he thinks it will take to be a consistent hunter in the future. We cover: Changes John has seen over his career, future challenges he foresees, 4 things all highly successful public hunters should do that most do not, how to deal with competition with other hunters, what John has focused on recently to up his game, and much more! Year Theme: To Be a Greater HunterSeries: Public Land Hunting, Is it Ruined?Episode # 16Guest: John EberhartIQ ranking - 5 (Intermediate)ARTICLES MENTIONED:Find Buck Sanctuaries on Public Land: https://deeriq.com/finding-buck-sanctuaries-on-public-land/John's YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/@eberhartoutdoors4219 HELPFUL LINKS: Get started - website overview HERE: https://deeriq.com/full-overview/Facebook Private Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/511109237864762 Deer IQ  FREE Journal: https://deeriq.com/journal/Deer IQ Test: https://deeriq.com/deeriqtest/Pressured Public Lands Hunting Guide:  https://deeriq.com/public-land-hunting-guide/ Curriculum: https://deeriq.com/curriculum/Newsletter Signup: https://deeriq.com/signup/Patreon - Contribute Financially to Deer IQ: https://www.patreon.com/DeerIQPatreon YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChTQOWN0iWSIu51Bn5Qb_wA 

High IQ Topics are stand alone bonus episodes separate from our curriculum series. They supplement and add to our curriculum series with relevant and helpful deer hunting tactics and strategies. You'll also find this in video form on our YouTube channel. Enjoy this bonus content and up your Deer IQ!We are looking at 3 & 4 of 8 approaches that our experts suggested to have more success on public land, especially in this high-pressure new terrain. If you struggle to find success on public land, you're not along and these will definitely help if employed. Check them out, and see links discussed in this podcast below!Year Theme: To Be a Greater HunterSeries: HIGH IQ TOPICSIQ ranking - 5 (intermediate)ARTICLES:Ultra Efficient Deer Hunting: https://deeriq.com/data-driven-deer-hunting/HELPFUL LINKS: Get started - website overview HERE: https://deeriq.com/full-overview/ Deer IQ  FREE Journal: https://deeriq.com/journal/Deer IQ Test: https://deeriq.com/deeriqtest/Pressured Public Lands Hunting Guide:  https://deeriq.com/public-land-hunting-guide/ Curriculum: https://deeriq.com/curriculum/Newsletter Signup: https://deeriq.com/signup/Patreon - Contribute Financially to Deer IQ: https://www.patreon.com/DeerIQPatreon YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChTQOWN0iWSIu51Bn5Qb_wA 

Part 4 with guest Manuel Ferraiuolo. Public Land Hunting has changed in the recent years, with pressure rising due to several factors, including less access to private and popularity due to social media. But do you have the tools needed to get on and consistently take mature deer on ultra-pressured public lands? In this series, we'll look at what it takes and new approaches from top experts to help get you in the game. This is part 4 (we depart a bit and go into "systems of great hunters," but it made sense to put it with the public land series and you'll see why..) with guest Manni Ferraiuolo who has an incredible story of chasing a mega buck on public land in Michigan for 5 years. How did he find him and what particular systems did he use to accomplish this and gather an incredible amount of data? How did he set the buck to patterns that were good for Manni to hunt and get opportunities at him other hunters couldn't? How did Manni use other hunters to help get on this buck, Frazier, when he lost track of him? There's a lot of High IQ strategies and content here, join us for part one of the story of Frazier!Year Theme: To Be a Greater HunterSeries: Public Land Hunting, Is it Ruined?Episode # 18Guest: Manni FerraiuoloIQ ranking - 10 (Advanced)ARTICLES MENTIONED:Find Buck Sanctuaries on Public Land: https://deeriq.com/finding-buck-sanctuaries-on-public-land/A Heartbreaker Buck Named Frazier:  https://deeriq.com/buck-named-frazier/  HELPFUL LINKS: Get started - website overview HERE: https://deeriq.com/full-overview/Facebook Private Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/511109237864762 Deer IQ  FREE Journal: https://deeriq.com/journal/Deer IQ Test: https://deeriq.com/deeriqtest/Pressured Public Lands Hunting Guide:  https://deeriq.com/public-land-hunting-guide/ Curriculum: https://deeriq.com/curriculum/Newsletter Signup: https://deeriq.com/signup/Patreon - Contribute Financially to Deer IQ: https://www.patreon.com/DeerIQPatreon YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChTQOWN0iWSIu51Bn5Qb_wA 

High IQ Topics are stand alone bonus episodes separate from our curriculum series. They supplement and add to our curriculum series with relevant and helpful deer hunting tactics and strategies. You'll also find this in video form on our YouTube channel. Enjoy this bonus content and up your Deer IQ!We are looking at 4 big reasons hunts aren't productive for many hunters, and what you can do about them. This is a tough one, and really requires and honest look, but can be really beneficial if you're up for the challenge and a gut check!Year Theme: To Be a Greater HunterSeries: HIGH IQ TOPICSIQ ranking - 5 (intermediate)ARTICLES:4 Reasons Your Hunts Aren't Productive (blog): https://deeriq.com/4-reasons-your-hunts-arent-productive/HELPFUL LINKS: Private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/511109237864762Get started - website overview HERE: https://deeriq.com/full-overview/ Deer IQ  FREE Journal: https://deeriq.com/journal/Deer IQ Test: https://deeriq.com/deeriqtest/Pressured Public Lands Hunting Guide:  https://deeriq.com/public-land-hunting-guide/ Curriculum: https://deeriq.com/curriculum/Newsletter Signup: https://deeriq.com/signup/Patreon - Contribute Financially to Deer IQ: https://www.patreon.com/DeerIQPatreon YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChTQOWN0iWSIu51Bn5Qb_wA 

Part 5 with guest Manuel Ferraiuolo. Public Land Hunting has changed in the recent years, with pressure rising due to several factors, including less access to private and popularity due to social media. But do you have the tools needed to get on and consistently take mature deer on ultra-pressured public lands? In this series, we'll look at what it takes and new approaches from top experts to help get you in the game. This is part 5 (we depart a bit and go into "systems of great hunters," but it made sense to put it with the public land series and you'll see why..) with guest Manni Ferraiuolo who has an incredible story of chasing a mega buck on public land in Michigan for 5 years. In part 2 with Manni, we find out tactics he used to throw other hunters off, precisely predict the day, time, and location he would encounter Frazier the Mega Buck, and a heart-wrenching twist to the end of this epic story. There's a lot of High IQ strategies and content here, join us for part 2 with Manni - the End of the buck named Frazier!Year Theme: To Be a Greater HunterSeries: Public Land Hunting, Is it Ruined?Episode # 20Guest: Manni FerraiuoloIQ ranking - 10 (Advanced)ARTICLES MENTIONED:Find Buck Sanctuaries on Public Land: https://deeriq.com/finding-buck-sanctuaries-on-public-land/A Heartbreaker Buck Named Frazier:  https://deeriq.com/buck-named-frazier/  HELPFUL LINKS: Get started - website overview HERE: https://deeriq.com/full-overview/Facebook Private Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/511109237864762 Deer IQ  FREE Journal: https://deeriq.com/journal/Deer IQ Test: https://deeriq.com/deeriqtest/Pressured Public Lands Hunting Guide:  https://deeriq.com/public-land-hunting-guide/ Curriculum: https://deeriq.com/curriculum/Newsletter Signup: https://deeriq.com/signup/Patreon - Contribute Financially to Deer IQ: https://www.patreon.com/DeerIQPatreon YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChTQOWN0iWSIu51Bn5Qb_wA 

The "Deer Hunter Growth Continuum," - a tool to gauge where you're at and figure out what's holding you back as a deer hunter is discussed. Where do you fall on this chart and how can that dramatically help your success? Watch and find out! This is part two of our foundational year-long curriculum theme and journey to find what it takes to be a truly greater deer hunter. Download the Journal below to follow along!Year Theme: To Be a Greater HunterSeries: The Barriers Greats BreakEpisode # 2IQ ranking -5 (Intermediate)HELPFUL LINKS: Get started - website overview HERE: https://deeriq.com/full-overview/ Deer IQ  FREE Journal: https://deeriq.com/journal/Deer IQ Test: https://deeriq.com/deeriqtest/Pressured Public Lands Hunting Guide:  https://deeriq.com/public-land-hunting-guide/ Curriculum: https://deeriq.com/curriculum/Newsletter Signup: https://deeriq.com/signup/Patreon - Contribute Financially to Deer IQ: https://www.patreon.com/DeerIQPatreon YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChTQOWN0iWSIu51Bn5Qb_wA 

BONUS EPISODE! We had a lot of extra good content, and had to share it regarding Manni and his 5 year quest on a truly Monster Public land buck. We cover his lessons learned on gear, extreme tactics to access to public land, archery setups you should really consider, 3 components of a great deer hunter, and much more! Year Theme: To Be a Greater HunterSeries: Public Land Hunting, Is it Ruined?Episode # 21Guest: Manni FerraiuoloIQ ranking - 10 (Advanced)ARTICLES MENTIONED:A Heartbreaker Buck Named Frazier:  https://deeriq.com/buck-named-frazier/  Your Hunting Light & How Deer Really See: https://deeriq.com/seeing-the-light/  HELPFUL LINKS: Get started - website overview HERE: https://deeriq.com/full-overview/Facebook Private Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/511109237864762 Deer IQ  FREE Journal: https://deeriq.com/journal/Deer IQ Test: https://deeriq.com/deeriqtest/Pressured Public Lands Hunting Guide:  https://deeriq.com/public-land-hunting-guide/ Curriculum: https://deeriq.com/curriculum/Newsletter Signup: https://deeriq.com/signup/Patreon - Contribute Financially to Deer IQ: https://www.patreon.com/DeerIQPatreon YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChTQOWN0iWSIu51Bn5Qb_wA 

High IQ Topics are stand alone bonus episodes separate from our curriculum series. They supplement and add to our curriculum series with relevant and helpful deer hunting tactics and strategies. Enjoy this bonus content and up your Deer IQ!We are looking at the much debated topic of "scent control" or being "scent-free," and if that's even possible. Many don't think so, but I'll outline my exact regimen, and what it takes to actually fool a deer's nose enough to get shots instead of getting busted. From my years of experience I see a stark difference between using a scent-free regimen, and not. If you have an open mind on the topic, listen on - there are a lot of practical things you can do to help in this area and really up your game and IQ. Be Warned - it is a lot of work and not for the faint of heart. And, I talk a little fast because there's soo much good content to absorb - so get that journal and try to keep up!Year Theme: To Be a Greater HunterSeries: HIGH IQ TOPICSIQ ranking - 10 (advanced)ARTICLES:Be a Scent-Free Deer Hunter: https://deeriq.com/be-a-scent-free-deer-hunter/ HELPFUL LINKS: Private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/511109237864762Get started - website overview HERE: https://deeriq.com/full-overview/ Deer IQ  FREE Journal: https://deeriq.com/journal/Deer IQ Test: https://deeriq.com/deeriqtest/Pressured Public Lands Hunting Guide:  https://deeriq.com/public-land-hunting-guide/ Curriculum: https://deeriq.com/curriculum/Newsletter Signup: https://deeriq.com/signup/Patreon - Contribute Financially to Deer IQ: https://www.patreon.com/DeerIQPatreon YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChTQOWN0iWSIu51Bn5Qb_wA 

So in this wrapup podcast I interview 5 of our guests and specifically ask them their top public land setup or tactic. Guests include John Eberhart who is a well-known public land expert and saddle hunting "godfather" and whom was on a previous public land series episode (#16), Dr. Clint McCoy who is a writer for North American Whitetail and consistent big buck slayer in Illinois - he will be on future episodes about private land advanced tactics, Doug Roberts of Conquest Scents (also deer farmer of 32 years) who was on episode #'s 7 & 10 "to be in a deer's head" and whom will discuss the controversial topic of CWD later this year, Dr. Jimmy Sites who is producer of Spiritual Outdoors Adventures TV show - on a future episode about conservation and stewardship, and Dr. Jeff Kelly who was on episode #'s 13 & 14 about hunting out of state & how to seal the deal in limited time. Plus I ask DNR Biologist Chad Stewart about the solution to pressured public lands... These are quick-hitting tips without a lot of fluff, so enjoy this concise episode of Deer IQ!Year Theme: To Be a Greater HunterSeries: Public Land Hunting, Is it Ruined?Episode # 23Guest: many guestsIQ ranking - 5 (Intermediate)HELPFUL LINKS: Get started - website overview HERE: https://deeriq.com/full-overview/Facebook Private Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/511109237864762 Deer IQ  FREE Journal: https://deeriq.com/journal/Deer IQ Test: https://deeriq.com/deeriqtest/Pressured Public Lands Hunting Guide:  https://deeriq.com/public-land-hunting-guide/ Curriculum: https://deeriq.com/curriculum/Newsletter Signup: https://deeriq.com/signup/Patreon - Contribute Financially to Deer IQ: https://www.patreon.com/DeerIQPatreon YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChTQOWN0iWSIu51Bn5Qb_wA 

High IQ Topics are stand alone bonus episodes separate from our curriculum series. They supplement and add to our curriculum series with relevant and helpful deer hunting tactics and strategies. You'll also find this in video form on our YouTube channel. Enjoy this bonus content and up your Deer IQ!We are looking at my 3 top rut hunting tactics - ones you can take to the bank and that consistently produce good bucks during this crazy time of year. If you're struggling or sometimes do during the rut when buck encounters are sporadic and hard to predict, here's something that will really help! Year Theme: To Be a Greater HunterSeries: HIGH IQ TOPICSIQ ranking - 5 (intermediate)HELPFUL LINKS: Private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/511109237864762Get started - website overview HERE: https://deeriq.com/full-overview/ Deer IQ  FREE Journal: https://deeriq.com/journal/Deer IQ Test: https://deeriq.com/deeriqtest/Pressured Public Lands Hunting Guide:  https://deeriq.com/public-land-hunting-guide/ Curriculum: https://deeriq.com/curriculum/Newsletter Signup: https://deeriq.com/signup/Patreon - Contribute Financially to Deer IQ: https://www.patreon.com/DeerIQPatreon YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChTQOWN0iWSIu51Bn5Qb_wA 

90% of whitetail deer are taken on private land according to a new NDA survey. But are you really maximizing your opportunities in this area? Our new series is starting on private land whitetail deer hunting - when you're the boss, how you can manage your land for max success and NOT be part of the problem (which can be a huge problem many are not aware of)? Whether a land owner, hunt by permission, or you lease private land, this series is for you. Guest Jared Van Hees of the Habitat Podcast joins us for Part 1 of this series. Topics Include: • The biggest problem private land hunters face.• The 1st thing to consider managing private land for better hunting.• How to best deal with neighbors.• How to really look at food plots, & MORE!Year Theme: To Be a Greater HunterSeries: Public Land Hunting, Is it Ruined?Episode # 25Guest: Jared Van Hees, Habitat Podcast: https://habitatpodcast.com/IQ ranking - 5 (Intermediate)HELPFUL LINKS:Get started - website overview HERE: https://deeriq.com/full-overview/Facebook Private Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/511109237864762Deer IQ  FREE Journal: https://deeriq.com/journal/Deer IQ Test: https://deeriq.com/deeriqtest/Pressured Public Lands Hunting Guide:  https://deeriq.com/public-land-hunting-guide/Curriculum: https://deeriq.com/curriculum/Newsletter Signup: https://deeriq.com/signup/Patreon - Contribute Financially to Deer IQ: https://www.patreon.com/DeerIQPatreon

Our new series is starting on private land whitetail deer hunting - when you're the boss, how you can manage your land for max success and NOT be part of the problem (which can be a huge problem many are not aware of)? Whether a land owner, hunt by permission, or you lease private land, this series is for you. Guest Jared Van Hees of the Habitat Podcast joins us for Part 2 of this series (you'll have to excuse some background noise, as Jared has 3 kids!) Topics Include: • The Top 3 things you should manage for on your private land• How to setup access on your property to keep it low pressure• Key Indicators of WHEN to hunt your private land locations• What should actually dictate where you place food plots• The Short and Long Term solutions you should consider to enhance your land... and much more! Year Theme: To Be a Greater HunterSeries: Private Land, When You’re KingEpisode # 26Guest: Jared Van Hees, Habitat Podcast: https://habitatpodcast.com/IQ ranking - 5 (Intermediate)HELPFUL LINKS:Get started - website overview HERE: https://deeriq.com/full-overview/Facebook Private Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/511109237864762Deer IQ  FREE Journal: https://deeriq.com/journal/Deer IQ Test: https://deeriq.com/deeriqtest/Pressured Public Lands Hunting Guide:  https://deeriq.com/public-land-hunting-guide/Curriculum: https://deeriq.com/curriculum/Newsletter Signup: https://deeriq.com/signup/Patreon - Contribute Financially to Deer IQ: https://www.patreon.com/DeerIQPatreon

High IQ Topics are stand alone bonus episodes separate from our curriculum series. They supplement and add to our curriculum series with relevant and helpful deer hunting tactics and strategies. You'll also find this in video form on our YouTube channel. Enjoy this bonus content and up your Deer IQ!We are looking at 3 Keys for LATE SEASON (post-rut) success. Once the rut is over many people feel their chances are true, but this is NOT true. Late season can actually be one of the best times to tag a good buck, but these 3 things really need to be present. What are they and can you find them?? Listen and find out! Year Theme: To Be a Greater HunterSeries: HIGH IQ TOPICSIQ ranking - 1 (beginner)HELPFUL LINKS: Article: Scent-Free Regimen HERE: https://deeriq.com/be-a-scent-free-deer-hunter/ Private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/511109237864762Get started - website overview HERE: https://deeriq.com/full-overview/ Deer IQ  FREE Journal: https://deeriq.com/journal/Deer IQ Test: https://deeriq.com/deeriqtest/Pressured Public Lands Hunting Guide:  https://deeriq.com/public-land-hunting-guide/ Curriculum: https://deeriq.com/curriculum/Newsletter Signup: https://deeriq.com/signup/Patreon - Contribute Financially to Deer IQ: https://www.patreon.com/DeerIQPatreon YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChTQOWN0iWSIu51Bn5Qb_wA 

90% of whitetail deer are taken on private land according to a new NDA survey. But are you really maximizing your opportunities in this area? Our new series is starting on private land whitetail deer hunting - when you're the boss, how you can manage your land for max success and NOT be part of the problem (which can be a huge problem many are not aware of)? Whether a land owner, hunt by permission, or you lease private land, this series is for you. Guest Dr. Clint McCoy is no stranger to hunting and killing big bucks in Mid/South Illinois, and he has an interesting background that gives him a unique perspective - he's a vet and well known outdoor writer to boot. In this episode we look at:• The best ways to get private land permission, even though it is getting tougher by the day.• Tricks to KEEP that permission over the long haul.• An interesting story of how Adam got and still has prime hunting access out of state.• Clint's take on the most overlook mistake hunters make scouting, and what hunters should really          be doing in the summer heat.• How to utilize scrapes and what type of scrapes to locate (or make) for greater success on    mature bucks.... and much more! Year Theme: To Be a Greater HunterSeries: Private Land, When You’re KingEpisode # 28Guest: Dr. Clint McCoyIQ ranking - 1 (Beginner)HELPFUL LINKS:Get started - website overview HERE: https://deeriq.com/full-overview/Facebook Private Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/511109237864762Deer IQ  FREE Journal: https://deeriq.com/journal/Deer IQ Test: https://deeriq.com/deeriqtest/Pressured Public Lands Hunting Guide:  https://deeriq.com/public-land-hunting-guide/Curriculum: https://deeriq.com/curriculum/Newsletter Signup: https://deeriq.com/signup/Patreon - Contribute Financially to Deer IQ: https://www.patreon.com/DeerIQPatreon

High IQ Topics are stand alone bonus episodes separate from our curriculum series. They supplement and add to our curriculum series with relevant and helpful deer hunting tactics and strategies. You'll also find this in video form on our YouTube channel. Enjoy this bonus content and up your Deer IQ!We are looking at 3 days, if you can only hunt 3 days a year or have very limited time, that are your highest odds best days to be in the woods, in my opinion (and I'll tell you why, and what didn't make the list.. and why). What are they, and do you agree?Year Theme: To Be a Greater HunterSeries: HIGH IQ TOPICSIQ ranking - 5 (intermediate)HELPFUL LINKS: 3 TIPS for Late-Season Bucks* Video: https://youtu.be/7d5coXsy-lM *Blog: https://deeriq.com/late-season-deer-hunting/ Private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/511109237864762Get started - website overview HERE: https://deeriq.com/full-overview/ Deer IQ  FREE Journal: https://deeriq.com/journal/Deer IQ Test: https://deeriq.com/deeriqtest/Pressured Public Lands Hunting Guide:  https://deeriq.com/public-land-hunting-guide/ Curriculum: https://deeriq.com/curriculum/Newsletter Signup: https://deeriq.com/signup/Patreon - Contribute Financially to Deer IQ: https://www.patreon.com/DeerIQPatreon YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChTQOWN0iWSIu51Bn5Qb_wA 

90% of whitetail deer are taken on private land according to a new NDA survey. But are you really maximizing your opportunities in this area? Our new series is starting on private land whitetail deer hunting - when you're the boss, how you can manage your land for max success and NOT be part of the problem (which can be a huge problem many are not aware of)? Whether a land owner, hunt by permission, or you lease private land, this series is for you. Guest Dr. Clint McCoy is no stranger to hunting and killing big bucks in Mid/South Illinois, and he has an interesting background that gives him a unique perspective - he's a vet and well known outdoor writer to boot. In this 2nd episode with him we look at:• His 2 private land strategies for mature bucks that he feels many hunters overlook and definitely shouldn't.• How he makes buck profiles and what he looks for to find chinks in a buck's armor.• His 3 Top Tips to get the best out of your private land access.• Hunting with purpose & journaling to up your game.• A tale of 2 stories - one success and one failure story & valuable lessons learned,... and much more! Year Theme: To Be a Greater HunterSeries: Private Land, When You’re KingEpisode # 28Guest: Dr. Clint McCoyIQ ranking - 5 (intermediate)HELPFUL LINKS:Clint's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DeerHunterDVM/videos DEER IQ: Get started - website overview HERE: https://deeriq.com/full-overview/Facebook Private Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/511109237864762Deer IQ  FREE Journal: https://deeriq.com/journal/Deer IQ Test: https://deeriq.com/deeriqtest/Pressured Public Lands Hunting Guide:  https://deeriq.com/public-land-hunting-guide/Curriculum: https://deeriq.com/curriculum/Newsletter Signup: https://deeriq.com/signup/Patreon - Contribute Financially to Deer IQ: https://www.patreon.com/DeerIQPatreon

The final 2 barriers holding many deer hunters back, which must be overcome to grow and become greater hunters, and solutions to help hunters break through these are discussed.  This is the final episode in this foundational series "The Barriers Greats Break," and start of year-long curriculum theme and journey to find what it takes to become a truly greater deer hunter.Year Theme: To Be a Greater HunterSeries: The Barriers Greats BreakEpisode # 3IQ ranking -5 (Intermediate)HELPFUL LINKS: Scent - Free Regimen: https://deeriq.com/be-a-scent-free-deer-hunter/Dead - Silent Regimen: https://deeriq.com/dead-silent-hunting/Get started - website overview HERE: https://deeriq.com/full-overview/ Deer IQ  FREE Journal: https://deeriq.com/journal/Deer IQ Test: https://deeriq.com/deeriqtest/Pressured Public Lands Hunting Guide:  https://deeriq.com/public-land-hunting-guide/ Curriculum: https://deeriq.com/curriculum/Newsletter Signup: https://deeriq.com/signup/Patreon - Contribute Financially to Deer IQ: https://www.patreon.com/DeerIQPatreon YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChTQOWN0iWSIu51Bn5Qb_wA 

High IQ Topics are stand alone bonus episodes separate from our curriculum series. They supplement and add to our curriculum series with relevant and helpful deer hunting tactics and strategies. You'll also find this in video form on our YouTube channel. Enjoy this bonus content and up your Deer IQ!In this episode we’re going to look at Buck Profiles - a data driven tactic that is quite possibly your best bet to kill a buck. What are they, how do you make and utilize them to push the odds in your favor? That’s what we’ll look at in this episode, and I will say this is a novel tactic that isn’t talked about much, and the system shared here was developed by me, so you won’t find it elsewhere ~ AdamYear Theme: To Be a Greater HunterSeries: HIGH IQ TOPICSIQ ranking - 10 (advanced)HELPFUL LINKS: Blog - Buck Profiles:https://deeriq.com/buck-profiles/ Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/deerhunteriq/ Private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/511109237864762Get started - website overview HERE: https://deeriq.com/full-overview/ Deer IQ  FREE Journal: https://deeriq.com/journal/Deer IQ Test: https://deeriq.com/deeriqtest/Pressured Public Lands Hunting Guide:  https://deeriq.com/public-land-hunting-guide/ Curriculum: https://deeriq.com/curriculum/Newsletter Signup: https://deeriq.com/signup/Patreon - Contribute Financially to Deer IQ: https://www.patreon.com/DeerIQPatreon YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChTQOWN0iWSIu51Bn5Qb_wA 

90% of whitetail deer are taken on private land according to a new NDA survey. But are you really maximizing your opportunities in this area? Our series on private land whitetail deer hunting - when you're the boss, how you can manage your land for max success and NOT be part of the problem (which can be a huge problem many are not aware of)? Whether a land owner, hunt by permission, or you lease private land, this series is for you.Our Guest in this  episode is Ty Easley of Heartland Bowhunter TV - someone you may be familiar with due to the show and his ability to film and shoot big bucks consistently (6-8 year old bucks which is very uncommon and difficult). We talk about a bunch of keys to his success, which I will say, you can do every single one of these if you have any access to private land, even if you share it with other hunters by permission. There's some really good stuff here you'll want to pay close attention to mine all the nuggets out, including:• What Ty specifically looks for in private land when he's trying to gain access (which is usually by asking permission).• His initial scouting strategy for new land before he even hunts, makes plots, or sets his hunting plan. • His method for making Kill Plots for killing specific bucks, and how this is very different than how most food plots are made. • How he keeps spots fresh and remain undetected to ALL deer all year.• How to look for "tells" in bucks that you can take advantage of.• The behind the scenes story of a buck named "Chunk"  and how he used a  specific "tell" to kill him.• How he wrapped these tactics together to chase a HUGE buck named Dreamer, and sealed the deal after several years  - a masterclass in itself. ... and much more!Year Theme: To Be a Greater HunterSeries: Private Land, When You’re KingEpisode # 32Guest: Ty EasleyIQ ranking - 5 (intermediate)HELPFUL LINKS:Watch Ty's Hunt for Chunk: https://youtu.be/T2UU3n_DO2k?feature=shared(No Dreamer Video.. but see his trophy room on Whitetail Cribs) HERE: https://youtu.be/FTueb5ZcCO8?si=SaWd-CCx6h8HESzpDeer IQ Article: https://deeriq.com/building-kill-factory/DEER IQ: Get started - website overview HERE: https://deeriq.com/full-overview/Facebook Private Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/511109237864762Deer IQ  FREE Journal: https://deeriq.com/journal/Deer IQ Test: https://deeriq.com/deeriqtest/Pressured Public Lands Hunting Guide:  https://deeriq.com/public-land-hunting-guide/Curriculum: https://deeriq.com/curriculum/Newsletter Signup: https://deeriq.com/signup/Patreon - Contribute Financially to Deer IQ: https://www.patreon.com/DeerIQPatreon

90% of whitetail deer are taken on private land according to a new NDA survey. But are you really maximizing your opportunities in this area? Our series on private land whitetail deer hunting - when you're the boss, how you can manage your land for max success and NOT be part of the problem (which can be a huge problem many are not aware of)? Whether a land owner, hunt by permission, or you lease private land, this series is for you.In our wrapup episode, Adam gives his Top Takeaways from our guests and discussions in this series. Also, there are a few bonus guests who give their top private land setups (Jeff Kelly, Doug Roberts of Conquest Scents, Dr. Jimmy Sites of Spiritual Outdoor Adventures). There's some really good stuff here you'll want to pay close attention to mine all the nuggets out, including:•3 things for the perfect setup on private land•The #1 thing private land hunters should focus on (surprise!!)•One Buck Kill Plots•Adam's Backyard Bucks storiesYear Theme: To Be a Greater HunterSeries: Private Land, When You’re KingEpisode # 34Guest: Doug Roberts, Jeff Kelly, Jimmy SitesIQ ranking - 5 (intermediate)HELPFUL LINKS:Deer IQ Article: https://deeriq.com/building-kill-factory/DEER IQ: Get started - website overview HERE: https://deeriq.com/full-overview/Facebook Private Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/511109237864762Deer IQ  FREE Journal: https://deeriq.com/journal/Deer IQ Test: https://deeriq.com/deeriqtest/Pressured Public Lands Hunting Guide:  https://deeriq.com/public-land-hunting-guide/Curriculum: https://deeriq.com/curriculum/Newsletter Signup: https://deeriq.com/signup/Patreon - Contribute Financially to Deer IQ: https://www.patreon.com/DeerIQPatreon

We are in a new series - the systems of great deer hunters, Part 1, looking at what specific systems the best deer hunters use (that most don’t) that give them an advantage on mature whitetails. In this episode we have well known big buck killer Adam Hays III, who has shot 4 bucks over 200 inches. He has a knack of getting in their heads, and we are going deep in his head to find out the secrets he uses to get it done, so maybe you can too. In this episode we discuss:• Why Adam thinks most hunters aren’t able to get on and shoot 200 inch     deer.• The biggest errors hunters make when it comes to hunting deer of this     caliber.• What Adam has learned about being in a monster buck’s head that is    different than most think.• Exactly how to find bucks of 200 inch caliber, and how this has changed    over the years.• A story about a 200 inch buck that outsmarted him, and how these bucks tend to stay alive over their more easily killed counterparts.And a whole lot more!Year Theme: To Be a Greater HunterSeries: Private Land, When You’re KingEpisode # 36Guest: Adam Hays IIIIQ ranking - 5 (intermediate)HELPFUL LINKS:DEER IQ: Get started - website overview HERE: https://deeriq.com/full-overview/Facebook Private Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/511109237864762Deer IQ  FREE Journal: https://deeriq.com/journal/Deer IQ Test: https://deeriq.com/deeriqtest/Pressured Public Lands Hunting Guide:  https://deeriq.com/public-land-hunting-guide/Curriculum: https://deeriq.com/curriculum/Newsletter Signup: https://deeriq.com/signup/Patreon - Contribute Financially to Deer IQ: https://www.patreon.com/DeerIQPatreon

We are in a new series - the systems of great deer hunters, looking at what specific systems the best deer hunters use (that most don’t) that give them an advantage on mature whitetails. In this episode we have well known big buck killer Adam Hays III for part 2 of our discussion (he has shot 4 bucks over 200 inches). He has a knack of getting in their heads, and we are going deep in his head to find out the secrets he uses to get it done, so maybe you can too. In this episode we discuss:• How Adam uses data to get an edge on 200 inch bucks, and determine the how and when of his       hunts.• The 3 factors Adam keys in on to determine when a big buck will be active enough to shoot.• The gear systems Adam relys on, and how does he get them “bulletproof” for taking big bucks.• An improbably story of an IL 180 inch buck, and how he stacked the deck for a 1 hunt kill.   And a whole lot more!Year Theme: To Be a Greater HunterSeries: The Systems of Great HuntersEpisode # 37Guest: Adam Hays IIIIQ ranking - 5 (intermediate)HELPFUL LINKS:ADAM HAYS: • Moon Guide - https://moonguide.com/ • Team 200 TV - https://waypointtv.com/team200 DEER IQ:ARTICLE "Ultra Efficient Deer Hunting" https://deeriq.com/data-driven-deer-hunting/ Get started - website overview HERE: https://deeriq.com/full-overview/Facebook Private Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/511109237864762Deer IQ  FREE Journal: https://deeriq.com/journal/Deer IQ Test: https://deeriq.com/deeriqtest/Pressured Public Lands Hunting Guide:  https://deeriq.com/public-land-hunting-guide/Curriculum: https://deeriq.com/curriculum/Newsletter Signup: https://deeriq.com/signup/Patreon - Contribute Financially to Deer IQ: https://www.patreon.com/DeerIQPatreon

We are looking at 6 BIG Mistakes many hunters make that totally mess up hunts, that you absolutely need to avoid, and how you can easily fix them most the time. These are ones I've done and learned from the hard way, and also that I see other hunters doing ALL the time! We simply HAVE to eliminate these if we want more success. Also, I threw in a bonus that most people don't think about, so stay to the end for that!High IQ Topics are stand alone bonus episodes separate from our curriculum series. They supplement and add to our curriculum series with relevant and helpful deer hunting tactics and strategies. You'll also find this in video form on our YouTube channel. Enjoy this bonus content and up your Deer IQ!Year Theme: To Be a Greater HunterSeries: HIGH IQ TOPICSIQ ranking - 5 (intermediate)HELPFUL LINKS: Blog Article: MY Scent Control Regimen: https://deeriq.com/be-a-scent-free-deer-hunter/ SOCIAL:Private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/511109237864762Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deerhunteriq/ Get started - website overview HERE: https://deeriq.com/full-overview/ Deer IQ  FREE Journal: https://deeriq.com/journal/Deer IQ Test: https://deeriq.com/deeriqtest/Pressured Public Lands Hunting Guide:  https://deeriq.com/public-land-hunting-guide/ Curriculum: https://deeriq.com/curriculum/Newsletter Signup: https://deeriq.com/signup/Patreon - Contribute Financially to Deer IQ: https://www.patreon.com/DeerIQPatreon YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChTQOWN0iWSIu51Bn5Qb_wA 

Return Guest - John Eberhart joins us for part 3 of our series - the systems of great deer hunters, looking at what specific systems the best deer hunters use (that most don’t) that give them an advantage on mature whitetails. In this episode John and Adam discuss his specific systems that have pioneered the way for him, and many hunters who he's taught, to gain success where others struggle. In this episode we discuss:• What is John’s TOP hunting system, and why? • Specifics about using this system and the science behind it. • Why John thinks many hunters disregard using this system (and you       shouldn't!) • John's rattling system - when and where to use it, timing of using it, and sparring vs. rattling for better success. • John's specific system for selecting stand locations involving scrapes. • When John uses Ozone and when he says NOT to, particularly on pressured   deer. And a whole lot more!Year Theme: To Be a Greater HunterSeries: The Systems of Great HuntersEpisode # 39Guest: John EberhartIQ ranking - 5 (intermediate)HELPFUL LINKS:John's Links:• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@eberhartoutdoors4219 • Email: deerjohn51@gmail.com DEER IQ:Adam's Scent Control Regimen: https://deeriq.com/be-a-scent-free-deer-hunter/ Get started - website overview HERE: https://deeriq.com/full-overview/Facebook Private Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/511109237864762Deer IQ  FREE Journal: https://deeriq.com/journal/Deer IQ Test: https://deeriq.com/deeriqtest/Pressured Public Lands Hunting Guide:  https://deeriq.com/public-land-hunting-guide/Curriculum: https://deeriq.com/curriculum/Newsletter Signup: https://deeriq.com/signup/Patreon - Contribute Financially to Deer IQ: https://www.patreon.com/DeerIQPatreon

We are looking at 9 habits top whitetail hunters have for the springtime, which is your best time I'd argue to prep and be ready for the fall. What can, and should you be doing right now to up your odds to kill that big buck in October or November? Listen to these 9 and do them!High IQ Topics are stand alone bonus episodes separate from our curriculum series. They supplement and add to our curriculum series with relevant and helpful deer hunting tactics and strategies. You'll also find this in video form on our YouTube channel. Enjoy this bonus content and up your Deer IQ!Year Theme: To Be a Greater HunterSeries: HIGH IQ TOPICSIQ ranking - 5 (intermediate)Blog Articles Mentioned:Making a Killer Buck Profile: https://deeriq.com/buck-profiles/ Making your Land a Buck Factory: https://deeriq.com/building-kill-factory/ READ this episode - 9 Springtime Habits of the Best Whitetail Hunters: https://deeriq.com/springtime-prep-whitetail-hunters/ SOCIAL:Private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/511109237864762Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deerhunteriq/ HELPFUL LINKS: Get started - website overview HERE: https://deeriq.com/full-overview/ Deer IQ  FREE Journal: https://deeriq.com/journal/Deer IQ Test: https://deeriq.com/deeriqtest/Pressured Public Lands Hunting Guide:  https://deeriq.com/public-land-hunting-guide/ Curriculum: https://deeriq.com/curriculum/Newsletter Signup: https://deeriq.com/signup/Patreon - Contribute Financially to Deer IQ: https://www.patreon.com/DeerIQPatreon YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChTQOWN0iWSIu51Bn5Qb_wA 

In this episode we wrapup our series "the systems of great deer hunters," and ask the question - has the gear become the goal? What is the biggest distraction that gets many hunters off track? How do the best deer hunters see their gear vs. average Joe hunters? We answer all those questions and are challenged to recalibrate our focus in this episode with host Adam Lewis. Make sure to download our FREE journal to help with the episode, so you get the most possible out of it! HERE: https://deeriq.com/journal/Year Theme: To Be a Greater HunterSeries: The Systems of Great HuntersEpisode # 41Guest: Host Adam LewisIQ ranking - 5 (intermediate)HELPFUL LINKS: We have a lot of links that are referenced in this episode - check them out here:6 Barriers to Becoming a Greater Hunter Pt. 1: https://youtu.be/RWjzPX4u2BY?feature=shared6 Barriers Pt. 2: https://youtu.be/_L5oNfEbnTE?feature=sharedScent Control Regimen: https://deeriq.com/be-a-scent-free-deer-hunter/Sound Control Regimen: https://deeriq.com/dead-silent-hunting/Hunt Decision System: https://deeriq.com/data-driven-deer-hunting/DEER IQ Services Signup (Signup if interested in a whitetail course, land plans, public land analysis): https://forms.gle/peiUQPgUWDKkGG6g7DEER IQ: Get started - website overview HERE: https://deeriq.com/full-overview/Facebook Private Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/511109237864762Deer IQ  FREE Journal: https://deeriq.com/journal/Deer IQ Test: https://deeriq.com/deeriqtest/Pressured Public Lands Hunting Guide:  https://deeriq.com/public-land-hunting-guide/Curriculum: https://deeriq.com/curriculum/Newsletter Signup: https://deeriq.com/signup/Patreon - Contribute Financially to Deer IQ: https://www.patreon.com/DeerIQPatreon

In this episode Adam talks about his 2023 season and gets honest about the ups and downs, drawing out lessons he learned and that listeners can benefit from. In this episode:• Vital lessons from a Michigan pressured public land P&Y buck - the story of how it came together and 3 keys always needed for a mature buck as illustrated in this story.• A major fail on another potential P&Y buck, and the factors that led to this that can sneak up on even the most veteran hunter.• A lifelong struggle that reared its ugly head this season and how Adam is going to confront it (many hunters can probably relate).• Shot Anxiety vs. Target Panic, and solutions for those with acute shot anxiety.Make sure to download our FREE journal to help with the episode, so you get the most possible out of it! HERE: https://deeriq.com/journal/ Year Theme: To Be a Greater HunterSeries: The Systems of Great HuntersEpisode # 42Guest: Host Adam LewisIQ ranking - 1 (beginner)HELPFUL LINKS: DEER IQ Services (Signup if interested in a whitetail workshop, strategic land & hunting plans, public land analysis): https://forms.gle/peiUQPgUWDKkGG6g7 DEER IQ: Get started - website overview HERE: https://deeriq.com/full-overview/ Facebook Private Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/511109237864762 Deer IQ  FREE Journal: https://deeriq.com/journal/ Deer IQ Test: https://deeriq.com/deeriqtest/ Pressured Public Lands Hunting Guide:  https://deeriq.com/public-land-hunting-guide/ Curriculum: https://deeriq.com/curriculum/ Newsletter Signup: https://deeriq.com/signup/ Patreon - Contribute Financially to Deer IQ: https://www.patreon.com/DeerIQPatreon 

High IQ Topics are stand alone bonus episodes separate from our curriculum series. They supplement and add to our curriculum series with relevant and helpful deer hunting tactics and strategies. Enjoy this bonus content and up your Deer IQ!Year Theme: To Be a Greater HunterSeries: HIGH IQ TOPICSIQ ranking - 1 (beginner)HELPFUL LINKS: ARTICLE: Kill a Hammer Buck Week 1 of Season! https://deeriq.com/kill-a-hammer-buck-the-first-week-of-archery-season/Get started - website overview HERE: https://deeriq.com/full-overview/ Deer IQ  FREE Journal: https://deeriq.com/journal/Deer IQ Test: https://deeriq.com/deeriqtest/Pressured Public Lands Hunting Guide:  https://deeriq.com/public-land-hunting-guide/ Curriculum: https://deeriq.com/curriculum/Newsletter Signup: https://deeriq.com/signup/Patreon - Contribute Financially to Deer IQ: https://www.patreon.com/DeerIQPatreon YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChTQOWN0iWSIu51Bn5Qb_wA 

In this episode we start our series "The Legacy of Great Hunters," Part 1 - looking at what is vital for us to consider as hunters regarding stewardship and what we're really going to leave behind. We discuss this with Dr. Jimmy Sites whose resume is extensive, and includes author, pastor, and producer of the award-winning TV show Spiritual Outdoor Adventures. I think you'll be challenged and inspired by Jimmy and his ideas and vision of stewardship. We discuss:• Jimmy's view of stewardship and what that should look like for hunters ( and not look like - something many of us get wrong). • Where we are losing the battle as hunters, and the 80% we should be focusing on.• What he thinks being a great hunter looks like, and how to handle our influence well.• What's the biggest thing holding hunters back from being at that top-level.• Why he has never put an animal in the records books (until just recently) and what changed his mind. Make sure to download our FREE journal to help with the episode, so you get the most possible out of it! HERE: https://deeriq.com/journal/Year Theme: To Be a Greater HunterSeries: The Legacy of Great HuntersEpisode # 43Guest: Host Adam Lewis; Dr. Jimmy SitesIQ ranking - 5 (intermediate)Jimmy Sites LINKS: •Spiritual Outdoor Adventures: https://www.spiritualoutdooradventures.org/ •Jimmy Sites https://www.biblestudybasecamp.com/ DEER IQ Services Signup (Signup if interested in a whitetail course, land plans, public land analysis): https://forms.gle/peiUQPgUWDKkGG6g7DEER IQ: Get started - website overview HERE: https://deeriq.com/full-overview/Facebook Private Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/511109237864762Deer IQ  FREE Journal: https://deeriq.com/journal/Deer IQ Test: https://deeriq.com/deeriqtest/Pressured Public Lands Hunting Guide:  https://deeriq.com/public-land-hunting-guide/Curriculum: https://deeriq.com/curriculum/Newsletter Signup: https://deeriq.com/signup/Patreon - Contribute Financially to Deer IQ: https://www.patreon.com/DeerIQPatreon

In this episode we continue our series "The Legacy of Great Hunters," Part 2 - continuing our talk with Dr. Jimmy Sites whose resume is extensive, and includes author, pastor, and producer of the award-winning TV show Spiritual Outdoor Adventures. Jimmy dives into some High IQ public land hunting tactics, and discusses a near-death miracle in Alaska. It's a great episode I think you'll get a lot out of, including:• Jimmy's story of how he shot a 165" public land monster - on the ground, and exact tactics he used that you can as well.• Exactly when and how to stalk both turkey and deer, and when not to - what conditions do you need, and the nitty gritty details to do it successfully.• How he gets access to public hunting land when and where others just can't.• A near-death experience in Alaska and just what he took from it. And so much more!! Make sure to download our FREE journal to help with the episode, so you get the most possible out of it! HERE: https://deeriq.com/journal/  Year Theme: To Be a Greater HunterSeries: The Legacy of Great HuntersEpisode # 44Guest: Host Adam Lewis; Dr. Jimmy SitesIQ ranking - 10 (advanced)Jimmy Sites LINKS: •Spiritual Outdoor Adventures: https://www.spiritualoutdooradventures.org/ •Jimmy Sites https://www.biblestudybasecamp.com/ DEER IQ Services Signup (Signup for more information if interested in a whitetail weekend workshop, strategic land and hunting plans for your private land,  or a public land hunting analysis): : https://forms.gle/peiUQPgUWDKkGG6g7MORE DEER IQ Stuff: Get started - website overview HERE: https://deeriq.com/full-overview/Facebook Private Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/511109237864762Deer IQ  FREE Journal: https://deeriq.com/journal/Deer IQ Test: https://deeriq.com/deeriqtest/Pressured Public Lands Hunting Guide:  https://deeriq.com/public-land-hunting-guide/Curriculum: https://deeriq.com/curriculum/Newsletter Signup: https://deeriq.com/signup/Patreon - Contribute Financially to Deer IQ: https://www.patreon.com/DeerIQPatreon

In this episode we continue our series "The Legacy of Great Hunters," Part 3 - Talking with the National Deer Association's Chief Conservation Officer Kip Adams about what healthy deer herds really look like, and what we need to do to make/keep them that way - both on an individual level, and on a state level. I also dig into the data of Michigan's harvest, and get Kip's take on that on how to maybe turn some things around in my home state. This is a good one for all hunters who want to make a difference and leave things better than we found them. This episode includes: • Kip's perspective on what a healthy deer herd really looks like, and indicators to look for.• What healthy sex and age ratios actually are, and how and exactly when to measure them.• What states and individuals can do to balance the herd for age and sex ratio.• Is Education or State Regulation better at balancing a herd?• For states (like Michigan) that have an unhealthy balance of taking bucks over does, what can help turn this around.• Kip's take on the effectiveness of 1 buck tag and also Earn a Buck.• A good way YOU can estimate your local herd so you can make good harvest goals.And so much more!! Make sure to download our FREE journal to help with the episode, so you get the most possible out of it! HERE: https://deeriq.com/journal/ Year Theme: To Be a Greater HunterSeries: The Legacy of Great HuntersEpisode # 45Guest: Host Adam Lewis; Kip Adams - NDA: https://deerassociation.com/ IQ ranking - 10 (advanced)DEER IQ Services Signup (Signup for more information if interested in a whitetail weekend workshop, strategic land and hunting plans for your private land,  or a public land hunting analysis): : https://forms.gle/peiUQPgUWDKkGG6g7MORE DEER IQ Stuff: Get started - website overview HERE: https://deeriq.com/full-overview/Facebook Private Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/511109237864762Deer IQ  FREE Journal: https://deeriq.com/journal/Deer IQ Test: https://deeriq.com/deeriqtest/Pressured Public Lands Hunting Guide:  https://deeriq.com/public-land-hunting-guide/Curriculum: https://deeriq.com/curriculum/Newsletter Signup: https://deeriq.com/signup/Patreon - Contribute Financially to Deer IQ: https://www.patreon.com/DeerIQPatreon

In this double episode we continue our series - The Legacy of Great Hunters. I interview Michigan DNR deer specialist Chad Stewart, and we get very candid about regulations, if they are working, and we discuss some potential fixes to perceived problems in Michigan. This was recorded several months ago, and since Michigan has started an initiative with the goal of improving regulations (also, I’ve slightly changed some of my stances since this recording, namely regarding youth seasons being doe only - read my full thoughts in this related article HERE ) This discussion is still very valid, and also might apply to other states in similar situations. Chad gives his take on a few of my proposed changes - one of which he says is terrible! If you’re not happy with deer hunting regulations, how the DNR is handling your deer herd, and feel helpless about what to do to fix things, I think this podcast is for you. And please excuse a bit of throat clearing and some hard cuts, as I had some allergies at the time and tried to edit some of this out.SHOW NOTES:Part 1:• Chad’s background as a hunter and professional DNR biologist• Chad’s take on stewardship and conservation - what’s the difference and       who is responsible for the health of the deer herd?• How regulations are made, and how they can be changed• Harvest data collection - the old surveys, their reliability, and why the      switch       to mandatory reporting was made• What recommendations of the DNR to the NRC are based on for new    regulations• Is science or hunter opinion driving hunting regulation decisions? What    should in Chad’s opinion?Part 2:• Are deer tag sale revenues driving decisions on Michigan seasons and    license structure?• Do liberal, long deer seasons and increased opportunities actually help    hunter retention and taking more deer?• Are youth seasons actually working for getting and retaining new hunters?• Chad’s reaction to my proposed idea to restrict what youth hunters can take• Public land changes - my proposed changes for trimming and screw in gear    holders, and Chad’s reaction.• Will zones for rifle and shotgun change, and what we can use in these        zones in the foreseeable future?Make sure to download our FREE journal to help with the episode, so you get the most possible out of it! HEREYear Theme: To Be a Greater HunterSeries: The Legacy of Great HuntersEpisode # 46Guest: Host Adam Lewis; Chad StewartIQ ranking - 5 (intermediate)DEER IQ Services Signup (Signup for more information if interested in a whitetail weekend workshop, strategic land and hunting plans for your private land,  or a public land hunting analysis): : https://forms.gle/peiUQPgUWDKkGG6g7MORE DEER IQ Stuff: Get started - website overview HERE: https://deeriq.com/full-overview/Facebook Private Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/511109237864762Deer IQ  FREE Journal: https://deeriq.com/journal/Deer IQ Test: https://deeriq.com/deeriqtest/Pressured Public Lands Hunting Guide:  https://deeriq.com/public-land-hunting-guide/Curriculum: https://deeriq.com/curriculum/Newsletter Signup: https://deeriq.com/signup/Patreon - Contribute Financially to Deer IQ: https://www.patreon.com/DeerIQPatreon

In this episode we wrapup our series - The Legacy of Great Hunters. We look at the topic of hunter recruitment and retention - why is this so important, and what is our role in ensuring hunting sticks around for generations down the road? This is a very important topic, because the decisions, or lack thereof today will affect what we leave behind - for better or worse. I’m joined by Megan Plete Postol, who has more experience than most in the best ways to reach new hunters - Is it youth seasons? Do those even work? I think it's an important discussion that will make you think. Topics Discussed:• Why we are currently seeing a decline in hunters, and why this matters.• The reasons people get into hunting now, vs. why they did in the past.  An important distinction to        remember if we want to reach new hunters.• Who should be our focus - what people group, if we really want to expand the deer hunting lifestyle.• What are the barriers to new hunters we need to help remove to grow hunting.• Avenues to get involved to be a solution to this, and get involved with others - something that in this    internet age we have seem to have lost.And much more!Year Theme: To Be a Greater HunterSeries: The Legacy of Great HuntersEpisode # 48Guest: Host Adam Lewis; Megan Plete Postol: https://deerassociation.com/ IQ ranking - 1 (beginner)DEER IQ Services Signup (Signup for more information if interested in a whitetail weekend workshop, strategic land and hunting plans for your private land,  or a public land hunting analysis): : https://forms.gle/peiUQPgUWDKkGG6g7MORE DEER IQ Stuff: Get started - website overview HERE: https://deeriq.com/full-overview/Facebook Private Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/511109237864762Deer IQ  FREE Journal: https://deeriq.com/journal/Deer IQ Test: https://deeriq.com/deeriqtest/Pressured Public Lands Hunting Guide:  https://deeriq.com/public-land-hunting-guide/Curriculum: https://deeriq.com/curriculum/Newsletter Signup: https://deeriq.com/signup/Patreon - Contribute Financially to Deer IQ: https://www.patreon.com/DeerIQPatreon

In this episode we start our series on the science of whitetail deer, and how knowing that is our greatest leverage, our greatest potential to become better hunters. In part one we are joined by the well-known research scientist Dr. Karl Miller of the University of Georgia Deer Lab. He has done incredible research over the years on deer and made some impactful discoveries. We’re going to talk about some of those over the next few episodes and delve into just what makes deer tick. Now, Dr. Miller lives in a remote area, so reception was spotty - a few parts of the video version look like a bad movie overdub, but the content is definitely top notch - just a warning for ya. But, this is a very High IQ episode.And, you’re going to want to write some of this overflowing wealth of wisdom down, and reflect on it after to get the most out of it. Our free journal is the best way to do that - download it below HERE. Included in this episode:•What most hunters don't understand about deer senses that negatively impacts their hunting.• How a whitetail's 3 main survival senses really work together, and what knocking one or more of these out means for hunters. • What Dr. Miller’s research revealed about how deer actually see - and what the implications for us are as we hit the woods, buy camouflage, and plan our hunting strategy.• How deer actually see in slow motion - Yes this is a real thing..And a whole lot more in this very High IQ, high value episode!Year Theme: To Be a Greater HunterSeries: The Great Leverage - Deer ScienceEpisode # 49Guest: Host Adam Lewis; Dr. Karl Miller IQ ranking - 10 (advanced)DEER IQ Services (Signup for more information if interested in a whitetail weekend workshop, strategic land and hunting plans for your private land,  or a public land hunting analysis): : https://forms.gle/peiUQPgUWDKkGG6g7MORE DEER IQ Stuff: Get started - website overview HERE: https://deeriq.com/full-overview/Facebook Private Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/511109237864762Deer IQ  FREE Journal: https://deeriq.com/journal/Deer IQ Test: https://deeriq.com/deeriqtest/Pressured Public Lands Hunting Guide:  https://deeriq.com/public-land-hunting-guide/Curriculum: https://deeriq.com/curriculum/Newsletter Signup: https://deeriq.com/signup/Patreon - Contribute Financially to Deer IQ: https://www.patreon.com/DeerIQPatreon

In this episode we continue our series on the science of whitetail deer, and how knowing that is our greatest leverage, our greatest potential to become better hunters. In part two we are joined again by the well-known research scientist Dr. Karl Miller of the University of Georgia Deer Lab. He has done incredible research over the years on deer and made some impactful discoveries. We’re going to talk about deer hearing and sense of smell, and how this knowledge should impact our hunting. There are a lot of myths out there, so see how this science stacks against your preconceived ideas. This is a very High IQ episode.And, you’re going to want to write some of this overflowing wealth of wisdom down, and reflect on it after to get the most out of it. Our free journal is the best way to do that - download it below HERE.• Regarding how deer actually perceive smells - what are the quantitative and qualitative differences compared to us humans? Quantitative refers to amounts or quantities, qualitative aren’t measurable with numbers, but are qualities they hold.• Can you cover up your scent, as popular with many hunters and products of “cover scent”• Can you actually eliminate enough of your scent to make a difference in the woods with scent control?• How good is deer hearing really, and what does that mean for us hunters and how we treat noises we make?Year Theme: To Be a Greater HunterSeries: The Great Leverage - Deer ScienceEpisode # 51Guest: Host Adam Lewis; Dr. Karl Miller IQ ranking - 10 (advanced)DEER IQ Services (Signup for more information if interested in a whitetail weekend workshop, strategic land and hunting plans for your private land,  or a public land hunting analysis): : https://forms.gle/peiUQPgUWDKkGG6g7MORE DEER IQ Stuff: Contact me for scent control regimen: adam@deeriq.com Get started - website overview HERE: https://deeriq.com/full-overview/Facebook Private Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/511109237864762Deer IQ  FREE Journal: https://deeriq.com/journal/Deer IQ Test: https://deeriq.com/deeriqtest/Pressured Public Lands Hunting Guide:  https://deeriq.com/public-land-hunting-guide/Curriculum: https://deeriq.com/curriculum/Newsletter Signup: https://deeriq.com/signup/Patreon - Contribute Financially to Deer IQ: https://www.patreon.com/DeerIQPatreon

In this episode we’re in part 3 of our series - The Great Leverage of Hunters - Deer Science. What we actually know about deer, and how they operate, directly translates into our hunting decisions and success - which is why this is super important for us to know as much as possible about. In this episode we are joined by Dr. Bronson Strickland of the MSU deer lab, looking at collared buck studies, and what they reveal about specific buck personalities that even surprised the scientists.And, you’re going to want to write some of this overflowing wealth of wisdom down, and reflect on it after to get the most out of it. Our free journal is the best way to do that - download it below HERE. Here are the top things to look for during this episode:• What is the biggest surprise of all the collared buck studies to Dr. Strickland?• Why do certain bucks disappear, then reappear later at your hunting spot or on your trail cameras - we’ve all probably had a buck just vanish, and this explains what actually happens?• What are the 2 main personalities of bucks, and how can we figure this out and use it to up our odds to take a particular buck?And a whole lot more High IQ stuff in there!Year Theme: To Be a Greater HunterSeries: The Great Leverage - Deer ScienceEpisode # 52Guest: Host Adam Lewis; Dr. Bronson StricklandIQ ranking - 10 (advanced)DEER IQ Services (Signup for more information if interested in a whitetail weekend workshop, strategic land and hunting plans for your private land,  or a public land hunting analysis): : https://forms.gle/peiUQPgUWDKkGG6g7MORE DEER IQ Stuff: Buck Profiles Article HEREContact me for scent control regimen: adam@deeriq.com Get started - website overview HERE: https://deeriq.com/full-overview/Facebook Private Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/511109237864762Deer IQ  FREE Journal: https://deeriq.com/journal/Deer IQ Test: https://deeriq.com/deeriqtest/Pressured Public Lands Hunting Guide:  https://deeriq.com/public-land-hunting-guide/Curriculum: https://deeriq.com/curriculum/Newsletter Signup: https://deeriq.com/signup/Patreon - Contribute Financially to Deer IQ: https://www.patreon.com/DeerIQPatreon

In this episode we’re in part 4 of our series - The Great Leverage of Hunters - Deer Science. What we actually know about deer, and how they operate, directly translates into our hunting decisions and success - which is why this is super important for us to know as much as possible about. In this episode we are joined again by Dr. Bronson Strickland of the MSU deer lab, looking at collared buck studies, and what they reveal about hunting pressure and how it actually affects deer movement.And, you’re going to want to write some of this overflowing wealth of wisdom down, and reflect on it after to get the most out of it. Our free journal is the best way to do that - download it below. Here are the top things to look for during this episode:• What do collared buck studies show about hunting pressure, and how quickly bucks will change behavior once we hunt them?• How do deer start moving once they feel hunting pressure, and where should we focus our efforts as the season goes by?• Is the October Lull a myth or fact according to the science?• And is there such a thing as a nocturnal buck - what is really going on there?And a whole lot more High IQ stuff in there!Year Theme: To Be a Greater HunterSeries: The Great Leverage - Deer ScienceEpisode # 53Guest: Host Adam Lewis; Dr. Bronson StricklandIQ ranking - 10 (advanced)DEER IQ Services (Signup for more information if interested in a whitetail weekend workshop, strategic land and hunting plans for your private land,  or a public land hunting analysis): : https://forms.gle/peiUQPgUWDKkGG6g7MORE DEER IQ Stuff:  Get started - website overview HERE: https://deeriq.com/full-overview/Facebook Private Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/511109237864762Deer IQ  FREE Journal: https://deeriq.com/journal/Deer IQ Test: https://deeriq.com/deeriqtest/Pressured Public Lands Hunting Guide:  https://deeriq.com/public-land-hunting-guide/Curriculum: https://deeriq.com/curriculum/Newsletter Signup: https://deeriq.com/signup/Patreon - Contribute Financially to Deer IQ: https://www.patreon.com/DeerIQPatreon

In this episode we’re in a new series - Hunting Controversies & Solutions.  I was warned not to cover this topic, because it’s probably the most controversial and maybe divisive one in the deer hunting world - Chronic Wasting Disease, or CWD. But we’re going to look at because I think it’s important to know about & discuss. We’ll get an overview of what it is, how states have handled or mishandled it, and opinions on potential solutions from a DNR Biologist, 2 top scientists, and a very knowledgeable Deer Farmer. And, you’re going to want to write some of this overflowing wealth of wisdom down, and reflect on it after to get the most out of it. Our free journal is the best way to do that - download it below. Here are the top things to look for during this episode:• What do we know, and NOT know about CWD?• What has worked to combat it, and what has not?• How are state DNR agencies measuring the effectiveness of the actions taken to stop the spread?• 2 reasons why Dr. Bronson Strickland says it's so hard to combat.• What Dr. Karl Miller says is so "scary," and what he thinks the deer herd could look like in a few decades if CWD is not stopped. • What the Deer Professor and Deer Farmer (Conquest Scents) Doug Roberts says about the genetic solution, and how deer farms are getting the solution.And a whole lot more High IQ stuff in there!Year Theme: To Be a Greater HunterSeries: Hunting Controversies & SolutionsEpisode # 54Guest: Host Adam Lewis; Chad Stewart, Dr. Bronson Strickland, Dr. Karl Miller, IQ ranking - 5 (intermediate)DEER IQ Services:• Surgical Hunting Small Group - email Adam for interest adam@deeriq.com • if interested in a whitetail weekend workshop, strategic land and hunting plans for your private land,  or a public land hunting analysis, visit here:  https://forms.gle/peiUQPgUWDKkGG6g7MORE DEER IQ Stuff:  Get started - website overview HERE: https://deeriq.com/full-overview/Facebook Private Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/511109237864762Deer IQ  FREE Journal: https://deeriq.com/journal/Deer IQ Test: https://deeriq.com/deeriqtest/Pressured Public Lands Hunting Guide:  https://deeriq.com/public-land-hunting-guide/Curriculum: https://deeriq.com/curriculum/Newsletter Signup: https://deeriq.com/signup/Patreon - Contribute Financially to Deer IQ: https://www.patreon.com/DeerIQPatreon

What are the 3 main needs and motivations of whitetail deer? How should this drive our hunting decisions, and how can this drastically up our odds at having quality encounters with good deer? What is the #1 Question hunters should ask, that will change how we hunt and make us much better hunters? This episode is a must for beginner hunters and those just starting to hunt public land, but veterans will also benefit from some of this discussion, and will probably be challenged by some new ideas. Join us for this series as we take a look at what it takes to get in a Deer's Head and Predict future movements, for part 1 of this series with guest Nathan Acker. Year Theme: To Be a Greater HunterSeries: To Be in a Deer's HeadEpisode # 6IQ ranking -1 (Beginner)HELPFUL LINKS: Article: Kill a Hammer Buck Day 1 of Season: https://deeriq.com/kill-a-hammer-buck-the-first-week-of-archery-season/Get started - website overview HERE: https://deeriq.com/full-overview/ Deer IQ  FREE Journal: https://deeriq.com/journal/Deer IQ Test: https://deeriq.com/deeriqtest/Pressured Public Lands Hunting Guide:  https://deeriq.com/public-land-hunting-guide/ Curriculum: https://deeriq.com/curriculum/Newsletter Signup: https://deeriq.com/signup/Patreon - Contribute Financially to Deer IQ: https://www.patreon.com/DeerIQPatreon YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChTQOWN0iWSIu51Bn5Qb_wA 

In this episode of the Deer IQ podcast we are in our series - hunting controversies and solutions.  I am joined by Adam Miller - host of the Bowhunter Chronicles podcast as we co-air a discussion about the recent Michigan Deer Management Initiative Recommendations. How did those meetings with public input for new regulations actually go, and what will be the outcome for deer hunting in Michigan - we share our takes with some controversial regulations - like youth season restructuring, APR’s coming into play, possible earn a buck, and much more.Here's what to look for in this episode:• What is the hunting culture issue Adam speaks of in Michigan?• What seems to be a big fail in the DMI process according to us both?• Do youth seasons help or hurt with the Michigan buck-centric culture (meaning our obsession to shoot lots of bucks instead of does, which leads to an unhealthy and imbalanced deer herd).• And will baiting be reinstated - is that good or bad?And a whole lot more High IQ stuff in there!Year Theme: To Be a Greater HunterSeries: Hunting Controversies & SolutionsEpisode # 55Guests: Host Adam Lewis, Guest - Adam Miller (Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bowhunterchronicles_podcast/ Website: https://bowhunterchroniclespodcast.com/)IQ ranking - 5 (intermediate)DEER IQ Services:• Surgical Hunting Small Group - email Adam for interest adam@deeriq.com • if interested in a whitetail weekend workshop, strategic land and hunting plans for your private land,  or a public land hunting analysis, visit here:  https://forms.gle/peiUQPgUWDKkGG6g7MORE DEER IQ Stuff:  Get started - website overview HERE: https://deeriq.com/full-overview/Facebook Private Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/511109237864762Deer IQ  FREE Journal: https://deeriq.com/journal/Deer IQ Test: https://deeriq.com/deeriqtest/Pressured Public Lands Hunting Guide:  https://deeriq.com/public-land-hunting-guide/Curriculum: https://deeriq.com/curriculum/Newsletter Signup: https://deeriq.com/signup/Patreon - Contribute Financially to Deer IQ: https://www.patreon.com/DeerIQPatreon

This episode bridges two of our series - controversies & solutions, and what it takes to be a great hunter. It does this because this episode includes both someone that many feel is one of the best whitetail hunters ever, with probably the biggest controversy ever - Mitch Rompola and his infamous 1998 buck. We cover what 3 people that knew him first hand say about that infamous deer, and also some strange hunting techniques he used. And yes, I (Adam) knocked on Mitch’s door in an attempt to get an interview, and will reveal what happened, and will finally answer one big question that’s been floating around for years. And, to be clear,  I have utmost respect for all the guests on this episode and their takes on this topic. My "solutions" at the end are for people like me - the masses that never saw the buck, or knew Mitch. A special thanks to those guests and Dan Schmidt for letting me use the video clips. Here's what to look for: Guest 1 - John Ohmer (We are at a show for some of these, so excuse the background noise.)• What is the exact nature of John’s relationship to Mitch, and I think it’s important to understand relationships as we analyze some of our interviews and keep these in mind.• Why John says Mitch told him and some other people to stand down.• What does John say about seeing an infamous shed (which another guest comments on later)Guest 2: Richard P. Smith• What does Richard say about the missing 30 minute video of the recovery?•  I will also include a clip of this which has circulated around a lot, and pay attention to Mitch’s reaction, and other various details of the video - like how the antlers and skull actually look, which is where a lot of controversy stems. Guest 3: John Eberhart (Courtesy of Deer and Deer Hunting Editor Dan Schmidt & including him in the video - see that full video here: https://youtu.be/zqafGQt1riI?si=xGjJWi9fqSl9ZmZm) • What is John Eberhart’s interpretation to the SAME shed John Ohmer saw at the same show?• What is his take on the idea that Mitch didn't want recognition?Adam Lewis:• what myth is busted when I knocked on Mitch's door?Year Theme: To Be a Greater HunterSeries: Hunting Controversies & SolutionsEpisode # 56Guests: Host Adam Lewis, Various GuestsIQ ranking - 5 (intermediate)DEER IQ Services:• Surgical Hunting Small Group - email Adam for interest adam@deeriq.com • if interested in a whitetail weekend workshop, strategic land and hunting plans for your private land,  or a public land hunting analysis, visit here:  https://forms.gle/peiUQPgUWDKkGG6g7MORE DEER IQ Stuff: Patreon - Contribute Financially to Deer IQ: https://www.patreon.com/DeerIQPatreon Get started - website overview HERE: https://deeriq.com/full-overview/Facebook Private Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/511109237864762Deer IQ  FREE Journal: https://deeriq.com/journal/Deer IQ Test: https://deeriq.com/deeriqtest/Pressured Public Lands Hunting Guide:  https://deeriq.com/public-land-hunting-guide/Curriculum: https://deeriq.com/curriculum/Newsletter Signup: https://deeriq.com/signup/

This episode is our final episode of year 1 where our overarching theme was - to be a greater deer hunter. If you haven’t listened to all our series, I invite you to take the next few weeks to do so - we started with Barriers we need to overcome, got in the mind of mature bucks, had a deep dive into public land hunting, dissected private land strategies, dove deep into the science of deer, looked at what stewardship really is, then ended with some major controversies. But over the course of the year I asked many of our guests this one overarching question - what exactly does it take to be a great deer hunter, and this week we look at what they said. You can look back at the full episodes with those guests, I’ll put those in the notes. And if you want to get more out of our podcast, download our free journal, thats really going to help. Guests: • Nathan Acker EP # 6• Clint McCory EP # 28, 30• John Eberhart EP # 16, 39• Dr. Bronson Strickland EP # 52,53• Jared Van Hees EP # 25,26• Dr. Karl Miller EP # 49,51• Adam Hays III EP # 36,37Year Theme: To Be a Greater HunterSeries: year 1 finaleEpisode # 57Guest: Host Adam Lewis, Various GuestsIQ ranking - 5 (intermediate)

This episode is our first of year 2, in the series "Summer Prep for Fall Success." We take a very different approach to that topic than most podcasts though. We discuss: our new theme for year 2 and why this is vitally important, preview the great guests we'll have for the year, reveal the NEW ENHANCED Deer IQ Test, and also dig into a core paradigm shift sure to transform your hunting! It's all in this episode of the Deer IQ podcast - listen, subscribe, share! Year Theme: To consistently take the top deer where you huntSeries: Summer Prep for Fall SuccessEpisode # 59Guest: Host Adam LewisIQ ranking - 5 (intermediate)DEER IQ Services:  • The NEW Deer IQ TEST & Consultation HERE: https://deeriq.com/full-assessment/ • For interest in a Whitetail Workshop, our Coached Small Group, land and hunting plans for your private land,  or a public land hunting analysis, visit HERE: https://deeriq.com/services/  More from DEER IQ: Website: https://deeriq.com Facebook Private Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/511109237864762 Deer IQ  FREE Journal: https://deeriq.com/journal/ Pressured Public Lands Hunting Guide:  https://deeriq.com/public-land-hunting-guide/ Newsletter Signup: https://deeriq.com/signup/ Patreon - Contribute Financially to Deer IQ: https://www.patreon.com/DeerIQPatreon Scent Control Regimen: https://deeriq.com/scentcontrol-regimen/