Explore every episode of the podcast Mission Whitetail
| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
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| Ep. 64: Joe and Adam Hays discuss the importance of detailed season preparation! | 04 Sep 2024 | 00:41:11 | |
Join Joe and Adam Hays as they discuss crucial early season prep! They dig into the small details that can really make a big difference in your prep—because it’s the little things that often slip through the cracks. Plus, they can't resist talking a little football along the way! | |||
| Ep. 63: Joe walks through his pre-season and early season shooting drills! | 21 Aug 2024 | 00:19:51 | |
In this week's episode, join Joe as he runs through some of his top shooting drills that keep him ready for the hunt. Not only do these drills aim to help improve shot accuracy, they also aim to cut out the risks of target panic. Definitely an episode worth checking out! | |||
| Ep. 54: Joe is joined by Don Higgins to talk about small whitetail farms and setting them up! | 17 Apr 2024 | 00:50:05 | |
If you've ever been interested in setting up your own whitetail farm, you don’t want to miss this week's episode! Joe is joined by Don Higgins to discuss all things “small farm" from bedding, food, neighbors, and access to what to look for before buying property + much more! | |||
| Ep.53: The owner of Exodus outdoors Chad Sylvester joins Joe to talk all about trail cameras + more! | 03 Apr 2024 | 00:54:26 | |
On this week's Episode it’s all about trail cameras! Joe is joined by Chad Sylvester, the owner and creator of Exodus Trail Cameras. They bust myths about cell cams, discuss best battery options, breakdown which setting to use for different areas, talk about low cell service areas + much more! | |||
| Ep. 52: Mission Whitetail Podcasts 2 year anniversary and Joe talks about the Field Course and much more! | 20 Mar 2024 | 00:31:12 | |
This week marks Mission Whitetail's two year anniversary! Thank y’all so much for all the support. On this week's episode, Joe walks through his scent control process and gives a recap of the first Mission Whitetail Ultimate Field Course. As always, a couple funny moments with Lucas in the room as well! | |||
| Ep. 51: Joe talks with 5 of the best deer hunters from across the country to talk scent control! | 06 Mar 2024 | 01:21:11 | |
You don't want to miss this week's episode! Joe is joined by 5 of the most experienced and highly successful whitetail hunters in North America. Andrae D'Acquisto, Bobby Worthington, Andy May, Don Higgins and Adam Hays all speak with Joe on the systems they use for scent control while hunting the biggest bucks on the planet. | |||
| Ep. 50: Joe talks about updates on his season and the trade shows along with a seminar, and more! | 21 Feb 2024 | 00:39:55 | |
On this weeks episode Joe gives a season and show update, talks about the course he and Bobby are doing in Tennessee and goes through the seminar he did in Shipshewana this past weekend. | |||
| Ep. 49: Joe does a round table with a few whitetail addicts from around the country to talk tactics and strategies! | 07 Feb 2024 | 01:02:33 | |
This weeks episode is way outside the box….we are on location at the Great American in Harrisburg, PA for a round table discussion with Adam Hays, Rendall Erik, Justin Synan and Tariff Alkhatib to go over their season round preparation and what they do to consistently take mature whitetails. | |||
| Ep. 48: Joe is joined by Andy May to discuss New Gear, Bow/Arrow Setups & Much More | 24 Jan 2024 | 01:19:55 | |
If you like archery and bow setups you won’t want to miss this weeks episode! Joe is joined by Michigan Bow Hunter Andy May to discuss his bow and arrow setups and how he evaluates and is constantly testing new gear to make his system as lethal and accurate as possible. | |||
| Ep. 47: Joe goes solo on a Q&A and wraps up his ’23 season and talks about his plan for 2024 | 10 Jan 2024 | 00:55:36 | |
On this week’s episode Joe is flying Solo….he does a season recap on the bucks he took in 2023, the main lesson he learned in 2023, what his plans are for 2024, and finishes up with a Q&A. | |||
| Ep. 46: Joe is joined by Adam Hayes to do a rapid fire questions, season update, and much more! | 27 Dec 2023 | 00:59:58 | |
This week, we have Adam Hays back on for a season update, rapid fire questions, the biggest mistakes guys make hunting a particular buck, and even a little college football discussion. | |||
| Ep. 45: Joe is joined by Heath Cisco to discuss late season hunting tactics, stories and more! | 13 Dec 2023 | 00:59:26 | |
On this week’s episode, Joe is joined by Heath “The Iceman” Cisco to talk tactics, hunt breakdowns, and even bow and mobile stand setups. As we transition into late season, Heath is a great source to share insight on what it takes to get those late season bucks. | |||
| Ep 62: Joe is joined by Bobby Worthington to discuss his new book! | 07 Aug 2024 | 00:55:11 | |
Join Joe as he is joined via phone by bowhunting veteran Bobby Worthington to dive into Bobby's new book and explore traditional bowhunting tactics. They discuss what it really takes to become a seasoned bowhunter and delve into the differences between shooting compound versus traditional bows.
Check out Bobby's new book, Final Quest, here: https://asiogear.com/products/bobby-worthington-book Now available for preorder! | |||
| Ep. 44: Joe talk about Updates, what is happening around ASIO and much more! | 29 Nov 2023 | 00:43:28 | |
On this week's episode, Joe has a huge announcement about a whitetail seminar he'll be hosting with Bobby Worthington! Plus, Joe discusses his plan of attack for his South Carolina Nocturnal Buck, relying heavily on trail cameras, and a season update. | |||
| Ep. 43: Joe is Joined by Clint Campbell to discuss Clint’s recent 170” buck, Buck Bedding, and More! | 15 Nov 2023 | 01:09:44 | |
This week, Joe is joined by Clint Campbell, host of over 300 episodes of “Truth From The Stand” podcast, featuring top deer biologists and hunters. In this episode of Mission Whitetail, he and Joe dive in to discuss buck bedding and scrapes as well as Clint’s recent success of a 170 inch buck from the ground. | |||
| Ep. 42: Joe is joined by Lucas and does a Q&A about his Texas and Kentucky hunt, Hunting the rut and much more! | 03 Nov 2023 | 00:55:50 | |
Joe & Lucas talk rut strategies and give a Mission Whitetail season update. Plus, Joe recaps his recent success in south Texas on a giant brush country 8 point and his Kentucky 10 from earlier this week. | |||
| Ep. 41: Kris Seymour joins Joe to Discuss the ”Great Bait Debate”, Cell Cameras, and much more! | 18 Oct 2023 | 01:01:44 | |
This week, Joe is joined by Kris Seymour from BEOUTDOORS Real Estate and Seymour Bucks Outfitting to discuss the “Great Bait Debate,” cellular cameras, and their effects on pure hunting. They also cover some trends of mature bucks and dive in to Kris’ son’s hunt for a mega giant September buck. | |||
| Ep. 40: Adam Hays is back and we discuss what his plans are for this season and more! | 04 Oct 2023 | 00:54:39 | |
This week, we are back with Adam Hays. He has a wealth of knowledge and has played the game with countless mature bucks, so every chance we get we like to pick his brain. In this episode, we discuss what is going on right now in the deer woods, our strategy for this time of year, and what the hunting plan is getting into the heart of the season. | |||
| Ep. 39: Q&A Session about Hunting Whitetails with our New Team Member Lucas Kincaid! | 20 Sep 2023 | 01:00:10 | |
This week, new ASIO team member Lucas Kincaid joins Joe to do a little Q&A Session about advice to kill mature bucks, scouting, stories, and many more questions about hunting Whitetails! | |||
| Ep. 38: Discussing the debate about Heavy V.S. Light Arrows with Zach Waterfield from W&K Archery! | 06 Sep 2023 | 00:51:39 | |
This week, Zach Waterfield from W&K Archery joins Joe to discuss the debate between heavy and light arrows and which is best for hunting Whitetails, they also discuss some about some testing that themselves and others have done. | |||
| EP. 37: Early Season Hunt Breakdown, Bowhunting gear, and Hunting setups with Adam Hays | 23 Aug 2023 | 00:56:34 | |
This week Adam Hays from Team 200 is back with Joe to talk about what his beginning of the season will look like, some early season tactics, gear he is running this year, and more…..Joe also breaks down his early season velvet hunt here in South Carolina! | |||
| Ep. 36: Don Higgins and Terry Peer join Joe and Dive into What’s New with ASIO, Answer some listener questions, and talking Big Bucks! | 09 Aug 2023 | 01:11:21 | |
This week, Don Higgins and Terry Peer from the Chasing Giants Podcast join Joe to talk Big Bucks, Answer some listener questions, and dive into what is happening at ASIO Gear! | |||
| Ep. 35: Joe Wraps up His Q&A and Discusses The Latest Happening at ASIO and His Africa Trip! | 26 Jul 2023 | 00:47:13 | |
This week, Joe gives an update on the latest happenings at ASIO Gear, his trip to Africa and how the Rage Trypan held up, and wraps up the Q&A from the last episode. | |||
| Ep. 61: Joe is joined by Adams Hays to talk scent control technology and predictions for the season! | 24 Jul 2024 | 00:45:43 | |
Tune in this week as Joe sits down with his good buddy and hunting expert, Adam Hays. They talk in depth about modern scent control technologies, Adam's rut predictions, and the key factors that help pinpoint the best days to be in the stand this season. | |||
| EP. 34: Q&A with Joe on his hunting setup and more | 12 Jul 2023 | 01:00:32 | |
In this episode, Joe Miles answers some of your questions about his bow setup, his arrow setup, how to get into the outdoor industry, and more! | |||
| EP. 33: Featuring two of the best whitetail killers, Andrae D’Acquisto & Adam Hays | 28 Jun 2023 | 01:00:37 | |
Joe is joined by none other than the Lone Wolf himself Andrae D’Acquisto and Mr. 200 Adam Hays. You don’t want to miss this one. This episode covers everything from buck bedding to hunting different properties depending on how they set up, finding bucks after the shift, food plot ideas, as well as gear and broadhead discussions. This is truly an epic podcast with some of the best whitetail killers on earth! | |||
| EP. 32: Ben Harrison w/ Bowhunting League discusses the league, as well as walks through a hunt breakdown & tactics | 14 Jun 2023 | 01:14:44 | |
Ben Harrison, founder of Bowhunting League, shares how he got started bowhunting, the history of Bowhunting League, how it works, and how to join. Ben also walks through his total hunt breakdown for his largest buck to date, plus shares his tactics on hunting big woods bucks. | |||
| EP. 31: 3 Part Series w/ Adam Hays: Parts 2 & 3 - How the moon’s position can improve your hunting success + hunt breakdowns of some of Adam’s biggest bucks. | 31 May 2023 | 01:03:23 | |
Parts 2 & 3 of the 3 part series with Adam Hays cover everything you need to know about how the moon influences deer movement, plus the latest on the MoonGuide App and how it works. Joe and Adam cover the skeptics, science, and real life stories behind how the gravitational pull of the moon can influence primetime for deer movement. | |||
| EP. 030: 3 Part Series w/ Adam Hays: Part 1 - Land Access | 17 May 2023 | 00:39:24 | |
Adam Hays joins for a three part series. We kick off part one with a deep dive into land access. Adam covers all things access from the what, why, when, and how to find the perfect spot to land a giant. | |||
| EP. 29 Bobby Worthington returns to discuss trail manipulation, mock scrapes, and treestand cover and how to improve it. | 03 May 2023 | 01:15:39 | |
On this episode Joe and Kevin are joined again by the legend, Bobby Worthington. Joe and Bobby spent two full days in the deer woods dissecting a rut funnel and making it as effective as possible for this coming season. They discuss trail manipulation, mock scrapes, and treestand cover and how to improve it. This is truly one of the best MWT episodes to date. | |||
| EP. 28: The “No Quit”, mindset featuring Paul Preece, winner of the Netflix series Outlast. | 19 Apr 2023 | 00:55:23 | |
Joe & Kevin were excited to have Paul Preece join the show this week. This episode is completely different and out of the box from what you’re used to on MWT. Paul, the winner of the Netflix series Outlast, dives into details of a “no quit” mindset, survival basics, and of course, bowhunting talk. | |||
| Ep. 27: Rendell Erik joins to discuss how he uses unique tactics to get on Midwest bucks. | 05 Apr 2023 | 00:57:40 | |
This week, Joe & Kevin chat with Rendell Erik, a hardcore Iowa public land hunter that uses some unique tactics to get on Midwest bucks. Rendell shares how he capitalizes on afternoon hunts, concentrating on getting as close to bedding as possible. | |||
| Ep. 26: Anniversary Episode! Season update, gaining access, new video series announcement, plus a recap of our first year | 22 Mar 2023 | 01:06:34 | |
We are so humbled by and appreciative of all the support this year. On this episode we share a short season update, discuss gaining access, announce a new video series for Mission Whitetail, and conclude with highlights from our full first year of content on strategies, tactics, and knowledge from a star list of guests. | |||
| Ep. 25: Show Season Updates, Wind Direction & Thermals, Q&A | 08 Mar 2023 | 00:52:19 | |
Kevin and Joe share show season updates, what’s to come with Mission Whitetail, wind direction and thermals, and finish off this episode with listener Q&A. | |||
| Ep. 60: Join Joe and JJ Dukart to discuss the ins and outs of scent control tactics! | 10 Jul 2024 | 01:02:41 | |
On this week's episode, Joe is joined by his good friend JJ Dukart of The Deer Society and Illusion Systems. JJ shares some key insights he has learned over the years surrounding the importance of scent control before, during, and after the hunt. This is definitely an episode you won't want to miss! | |||
| Ep. 24: Andy May returns to discuss the technical side of archery & bow set-ups, plus what helped him take down two bucks after a two year journey. | 22 Feb 2023 | 01:21:44 | |
Part 2 with Andy May: Joe and Kevin host Andy again to continue the conversation about the technical side of archery and bow setups, as well as listening to Andy talk about two bucks he hunted over multiple years and how out of the box tactics help him knock them both down. | |||
| Ep. 23: Joe joins Don Higgins & Terry Peer on Chasing Giants to review his historic 2022 Whitetail Season | 08 Feb 2023 | 00:38:32 | |
Joe shares some highlights of his historic 2022 Whitetail Season with Don & Terry of Chasing Giants. Also, listen in as Don shares his knowledge in habitat management. | |||
| EP. 22: Andy May joins Joe & Kevin to discuss Technical Bow Equipment & Set-up for Whitetail | 25 Jan 2023 | 01:10:35 | |
This week, Joe and Kevin are joined by Andy May to talk about some serious Technical Bow Equipment specifically for Whitetail. From bow selection, setup, sights, releases, arrow rest, arrows, broadheads and more, the guys really get in the weeds and dissect all things Archery. If you are looking for a new bow set up or adding to your system, this will be a great one to tune in to. | |||
| EP. 21: Justin Hollandsworth joins the guys to cover mobile hunting gear & set-ups + Whitetail Addictions | 11 Jan 2023 | 01:11:21 | |
Joe & Kevin are joined this week by Justin Hollandsworth from Ohio. Justin is heavily involved with Lone Wolf Custom Gear and the Whitetail Addictions Hunting Show. The guys cover Mobile hunting gear and setups, the history of Whitetail Addictions, and break down a great hunt Justin had for a giant old buck named “Woody”…..lots of laughs in this one guys! | |||
| EP. 20: What To Look For In An Outfitter, The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly of Supplemental Feeding + Hunting Ethics Review | 28 Dec 2022 | 00:51:36 | |
Joe and Kevin open with a season update, then dive into how to book with an outfitter, including the red flags to look out for, plus some horror stories with some outfitters…the good, the bad, and the ugly of baiting and supplemental feeding, and even touch on some hunting ethics. | |||
| EP. 19: Stacking The Deck | 14 Dec 2022 | 00:58:19 | |
Joe & Kevin unpack everything they do to stack the deck in their favor to knock down a giant whitetail, including gear set up, property locations, stand placement, pinch points, shooting drills, and more. | |||
| EP. 18: Dan Coffman shares his quest on taking down a record 300-inch monster Buck | 30 Nov 2022 | 01:04:14 | |
Guest Dan Coffman shares his story on what it took to take down a record 300-inch Ohio giant. A #2 ALL-TIME World Record Archery Buck taken. Listen in as Dan revisits his two year quest to strategically take down this monster buck. | |||
| Ep. 17: Rut & Season Updates + How to Stay Mentally In the Game | 16 Nov 2022 | 00:51:12 | |
Joe & Kevin cover Rut and Season updates, how to stay mentally in the game during those all day sits, and answer a few more listener questions. | |||
| EP 16: Season Update + Joe & Kevin Answer Listener Questions | 02 Nov 2022 | 01:02:32 | |
On episode 16 of Mission Whitetail, Joe & Kevin give a season update, share some field stories, plus answer some top viewer/listener questions. | |||
| EP. 015: Bobby Worthington Joins To Discuss Hunting Funnels and Scrapes | 19 Oct 2022 | 01:12:51 | |
| Ep. 59: Joe is joined by Adam Hays to discuss the importance of proper preparation for this upcoming season! | 26 Jun 2024 | 00:45:53 | |
Join Joe & Adam Hays as they explore creative food plot designs, give a season update, and provide essential tips to prepare for the upcoming season. They also discuss the critical importance of shooting lanes, delve into gear choices, and offer insights into arrow and bow setups. | |||
| EP. 014: The Rut Is On The Horizon | 05 Oct 2022 | 01:08:16 | |
We’re off and running, as opening season has hit for most of us. It’s that magical time of year and the rut is right on the horizon. Listen in as Joe & Kevin review their gear and bow set-up. Plus, the guys have a special update to share! | |||
| EP. 013: Don Higgins Joins to discuss ways to increase your chances in taking a mature buck | 21 Sep 2022 | 00:49:23 | |
Don Higgins, of Higgins Outdoors, joins Joe & Kevin to discuss small property management & ways to increase your chances at taking a mature buck. Plus, tips on planting food plots and tactics for locating a true world class giant. | |||
| EP. 012: Ozonics & Opening Season updates + hunting stories | 07 Sep 2022 | 00:48:40 | |
Joe & Kevin cover Ozonics and opening season updates, including their early season kills, how they set up, and more. | |||
| EP. 011: Ben Rising Joins to talk logistics, strategy & tactics | 24 Aug 2022 | 01:10:38 | |
Joe and Kevin welcome Ben Rising of Whitetail Edge onto the show to discuss his deep passion, experience, and knowledge of bowhunting. This episode covers logistics, strategy and tactics. | |||