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Bill Winke describes getting his foot in the door of the outdoor industry, the tough grind to find success, and his knowledge on managing big Iowa whitetails in this Deer Talk Now Podcast. 

Dan Schmidt and David Gilane talk blood trailing, diving into the top five things we do wrong after the shot, identifying where you hit, and their best advice to find your deer. 

With record rain and heat this summer, Brad Rucks and Dan Schmidt talk about how this affects planting food plots. They also have some killer bowhunting tips for the fall.

Meet an accomplished competition shooter and avid deer hunter and learn about her quest to teach more young hunters about the benefits of living the outdoors lifestyle. She hails from Ohio and has hit the ground running in her dream to turn her shooting passion into a career.

Hunting icon and longtime friend Will Primos joins Dan Schmidt and talks life, business, hunting and how to be successful in all three.

Bad habits, mismatched gear, and poor shooting form can add up to missed deer during bowhunting season. Elite Archery's Trent Kleeberger joins our podcast and tells Dan Schmidt how slight adjustments to your approach can drastically improve your archery skills and result in greater success in the deer woods.

Deer Talk Host Dan Schmidt examines the behavior among today's hunters vs. those of our ancestors. He also provides his thoughts on what he believes is causing irreverent attitudes toward our natural resources and how this affects the hunting community.

Aggressive deer hunting tactics have allowed Mark Kayser to waylay whitetail bucks on public and private lands across North America. He joins our podcast and tells Dan Schmidt how his tactics have evolved over the years, and offers insights on how to improve your success level this fall.

Learn how a deer hunting dentist stumbled upon an odor-eliminating breakthrough and how one company has mastered its use. Buddy Piland joins our podcast and explains the science behind the new HR500 unit from Ozonics.

Indiana's Tony Walker has embraced a work hard, play hard mentality his whole life, and his TV show and bucks on the wall are testament to that fact. He sits down with Dan Schmidt and talks about how he got started in television, then provides real-world tips that all hunters can use to improve their success in the field.

One of America's most successful mature buck hunters explains how he has been able to consistently tag monsters every year while bowhunting on both public and small parcels of private land. John Eberhart also tells Dan Schmidt what the number one difference is between guys who want to kill big deer and guys who actually do it.

David Gilane sits down with Dan Schmidt and provides his insights on what it takes to make it in the outdoors video world today. The two discuss how deer hunting videos started and where they are currently, and Gilane provides insights on what types of equipment are necessary and why it shouldn't cost you an arm and a leg to get started.

Award-winning author, speaker and callmaker Steve Sorensen — "The Everyday Hunter," joins Dan Schmidt to discuss how Aldo Leopold, Roger Latham and Gary Alt have influenced American deer hunting and how their battles still wage on today.

Mark Drury is on the podcast today sharing how the idea for Drury Outdoors was born, tips for calling in hung-up gobblers, entry and exit strategies for your bowhunting spots, and why this antler-growing season might be the best he’s had in years on his farms. 

Steve Bartylla and Dan Schmidt tackle the topic nobody wants to touch: how to grow, manage and hunt big deer while maintaining civil relations with the neighbors. What's the key to successful neighbor relations? Steve explains the code of ethics he adheres to and offers real-world examples of how to turn around a bad situation in a hurry.

Sit in on a fascinating conversation about archery and whitetail bowhunting with a woman who is not only a national champion archer, but a devout Christian, mother and promoter of all things deer and deer hunting. Plus: Corrine Yohann Bundy tells Dan Schmidt what she thinks will help propel these pastimes to even greater levels for our future generations.

Tom Carpenter has been a Deer & Deer Hunting fan favorite for more than 25 years. He joins Dan Schmidt on the podcast to talk about how his love for whitetails and deer hunting haven't waned one bit in all the years that he's been chasing them throughout the Midwest and Great Plains. Plus, he offers his expert insights on how, when and where to age venison to make your meals even better.

Bowhunting legend Bob Robb joins Dan Schmidt for a conversation about all things archery, plus a whole lot more. For example, the hunting industry icon shares a firsthand account about how he was once "lunch" for an angry grizzly bear! Stories and insights you will only hear from a hunter who has truly "been there, done that!"

Award-winning outdoor writer, editor and former DDH staff member Alan Clemons joins Dan Schmidt to talk about ridiculous deer hunting regulations that are hindering recruitment and retainment of deer hunters. He also provides special insight into the passing of legendary outdoorsman Ray Scott, founder of The Whitetail Institute of North America. Clemons ends the podcast with his recollection of one of his most harrowing — and humorous — days in the deer woods.

Legendary whitetail bowhunter Greg Miller joins Dan Schmidt to reminisce about how he cracked the code on hunting mature bucks more than forty years ago. The father of hunting rub lines, Miller explains how he learned to outsmart public-land bucks through hard work and determination. He also provides his insights on how hunting has changed and what is necessary to enjoy consistent success whether you're hunting public land or private land. If you're a big-buck fanatic, this podcast is one you should download today!

NFL ironman Joe Thomas joins Dan Schmidt for one of our most memorable interviews yet! A legendary tackle for the Cleveland Browns and 2023 Hall of Fame candidate, Thomas explains how whitetail hunting, habitat management and wild game gourmet are among his passionate pursuits now that he's retired from the gridiron. The NFL Network analyst also provides insights on his deer hunting pursuits and football career in this must-download podcast.

Tickets still available! All kidding aside, here's an in-depth look at how to become a conservation officer/game warden with Jonathan J. Kaiser. He explains what type of schooling is required, the rigors of the job, and how officers work hard to protect our natural resources and game populations for future generations. His insights might change your views on what many consider to be one of the most thankless jobs in the outdoors community.

J.J. Reich explains the math and science behind some of the more popular loads on store shelves, including the newer tungsten-based loads for spring turkey hunters. If you've ever wondered why certain materials are used — and why they're better than conventional loads — this podcast will help answer all of your questions.

She has more than a quarter-million followers on social media for good reason! Beka Garris is the real deal when it comes to archery, bowhunting, bowfishing and being an outdoorsy mom to a very inquisitive daughter — who also makes a cameo in this episode!

Dr. Stephen Ditchkoff of Auburn University Deer Lab is leading some of the top deer research studies in the nation. In today’s podcast, he answers questions about controlled burns, how to create more (and better) food sources for deer, what makes a good mother doe, 

Brad Fenson, perhaps North America's most complete sportsman, joins the podcast to give his views on a wide range of topics, including crossbows, expandable broadheads, running shots at deer while gun-hunting, and much more. Plus: He and Dan Schmidt offer their insights on their Top three best places to hunt deer.

Here are some tips on how you can stop a nonhunter or anti-hunter in their tracks when they claim hunters only go afield to satisfy some sort of blood thirst or quest for antlers. This discussion often involves otherwise educated individuals who simply don't understand how the natural world works. It's on you to educate them, and here's how you can do it.

Meet a young woman who is changing how America views the age-old tradition of trapping, in a positive way. Known as "The Barefoot Trapper" she is an accomplished whitetail hunter and fearless trapper of coyotes, bobcats, beavers, raccoons and more, and she's not afraid of the incidental badger or wolf. Learn why she believes education is the key to the future of preserving our outdoor heritage.

John Eberhart pulls no punches when telling Dan Schmidt why he thinks Michigan's infamous Rompola Buck was real, fake or something else.

We are bombarded with articles, videos and blog posts every day on chronic wasting disease and covid among white-tailed deer. Are they true? Dan Schmidt dissects the situation and presents questions you should ask with every headline you see.

Shane Simpson's "Callie Chronicles" online show is as informational as it is entertaining. Together with his trusty bloodhound, Shane takes the track of more than 40 wounded deer every year, and he chronicles these trails for valuable learning lessons. His insights will help you improve your recovery rates.

Deer Talk Now is *now* a #podcast ... again! We started the show in 2011 as a podcast and are bringing it back to its roots. Our first podcast features our Senior Editor Chris Berens, a diehard public-land whitetail hunter. He offers his unique insights on how to carve out your own "private" spots while chasing bucks on heavily pressured public ground. Tune in each Thursday for our Deer Talk Now Podcast on social media, and subscribe on Podbean, TuneIn and Amazon Music (more apps to come soon!).

Hear from expert trapper Alan Probst the best traps, bait and more to set for predators that will help deer and turkey populations.

Hook and Barrel founder John Radzwilla tells Dan Schmidt how he went from working in the fashion industry to getting hooked on the outdoor lifestyle. They also get deep discussing anti-hunting sentiment, why it happens, and how to combat it. 

Jason Brenic and Dan Schmidt discuss their strategies when hunting from ground blinds including when to set up a blind, how to hide them, how long you can leave them outside, scent control and more in this podcast. 

Brad Rucks and Dan Schmidt reminisce on 20 years of filming deer hunts on television. They reflect on some of their hunting stories, the difficulties of getting a shot on film, memories with some of our past contributors, and what they’ve learned about deer and deer hunting in the last two decades.

We’re talking turkey today! Join us in this insightful episode as we sit down with Pete Muller from the National Wild Turkey Federation to explore the pressing issues surrounding wild turkey populations. We'll delve into whether the national turkey population is on the decline and examine the reasons behind low turkey numbers in certain areas. Pete will shed light on the primary predators threatening turkey nests and poults, discuss the impact of reduced trapping on turkey populations, and share expert advice on maintaining and improving turkey habitats.

Award-winning outdoor writer Richard Smith gives his expert advice on tracking wounded deer from how to identify where you hit the animal, when to start tracking and follow-up shots. He also provides his thoughts on antler point restrictions, baiting and the spread of deer diseases.

Ammo expert J.J. Reich is on the podcast with the best bullets, an exciting update on a muzzleloading game-changer, and how this turkey load can kill gobblers at longer distances than ever before. 

Dr. Grant Woods of Growing Deer TV shares his knowledge from years of transforming his property into a big buck haven. 

Taxidermist Brian Johnson wasn't happy with the quality of the forms he worked with, so he began sculpting his own, which started his fascination with whitetail anatomy. After decades of study, Brian has figured out the perfect place to aim when bowhunting, even if your shot is slightly off, to ensure a quick, clean kill.

Brad Rucks sits down with real estate expert and owner of Deer & Deer Hunting Properties, Jason Rieckmann, and asks what his advice is for those looking to buy hunting land.

Listen in and understand the dynamics of the female society within the whitetail deer herd. Then, learn how to use that information to create a better hunting scenario for yourself.

Josh Dahlke describes the tactics he used to bag a beautiful mature buck that frequented a community scrape. He also shares how he finds private land to hunt and gives tips on how to tag a tom this turkey season. 

How can we see blaze orange so vividly, but deer can’t see the color at all? Today we dive into the biology of a deer with Jonathan Britton from Deer’s Eye View.

In this podcast, Adam Lewis from Deer IQ addresses the deer management issues in Michigan from dwindling deer hunter numbers, imbalanced buck-to-doe ratios and skewed age structure. He also gives potential solutions to ensure a sustainable future for Michigan's deer population.

If you've heard of the Johnny King Buck, you know that he was denied the No. 1 world-record typical title due to a Boone & Crockett scorer deeming the right G-3 as an abnormal point, despite numerous other scorers agreeing the rack was a 6x6 typical grossing more than 215 inches. In this podcast, we get on the phone with Johnny King to discuss the day he bagged this massive buck almost 20 years ago, what happened during the scoring process, and why the biggest typical ever lost a spot in the record books.

We celebrated our 100th podcast episode by answering questions about the magical whitetail submitted by YOU — our listeners! 

Professional archer Brandon Reyes sat down with us at the 2024 ATA Trade Show to talk all things archery and bowhunting. Hear his hunting stories from harvesting the second biggest whitetail with a bow ever in his home state to the unconventional way he arrowed a bull elk. Plus, we discuss target archery gear and the major influences to the sport in this latest podcast.

Brad Rucks and Paul Hollis discuss their top food plot strategies to draw in deer.