We’re not all habitat work all the time here at NDA. We know the importance of enjoying the fruits of your labor and that’s the primary focus of the Coffee and Deer podcast. The show is hosted by NDA President and CEO Nick Pinizzotto and his long-time hunting buddy and friend Mike Groman and focuses on hunting heritage and conservation policy. Nick and Mike are typically joined by expert guests — from NDA staff to outdoor writers to policymakers — to share hunting stories and discuss important conservation issues impacting deer and deer hunting. We hope you’ll join us for a fun and informative discussion over coffee about all things deer.
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Deer Hunting Gear We Can't Live Without and Retiring the Coffee and Deer Podcast
Episode 87
Wednesday, December 18, 2024 • Duration 01:03:06
After 87 episodes of the Coffee and Deer Podcast, we’ve decided to retire the show and instead focus solely on NDA’s Deer Season 365 Podcast. The details behind this decision are explained in this episode.
Also, Nick and The Doctor decided to do their final show by keeping it fun and discussing what items they take to the deer woods that they just can’t live without. Some of their choices will be obvious, but others might catch you by surprise. They also talk about their 2024 hunting seasons including sharing the story of a Pennsylvania big buck down moment.
We truly appreciate your listenership over the last few years and if you don’t already, please subscribe to our Deer Season 365 podcast in whatever platform you use to listen to podcasts.
The National Deer Association (NDA) is a non-profit deer conservation group that works to ensure the future of wild deer, wildlife habitat and hunting. Thank you for subscribing to our podcast!
Rut Hunting Techniques for Whitetails You May Not Have Thought of With Nick Pinizzotto and Mike Groman
Episode 86
Wednesday, October 30, 2024 • Duration 01:01:27
It’s the most magical time in the deer woods, the rut! If you’re still holding a buck tag you know the best is yet to come in terms of overall deer activity and you’re probably overflowing with optimism. Just because it’s the rut certainly doesn’t guarantee success and there are plenty of things you can do to swing the odds in your favor. While some tactics have been proven effective during this time of year, other factors must be considered if you want to increase your odds for success.
In this episode, Nick and The Doctor break down their rut hunting strategies and talk about what has worked best for them over their combined 80 years of deer hunting experience. They cover some of the more expected approaches as well as some you may not have thought of hoping to help you hang your tag on a buck this fall.
Realistic and Effective Scent Control Techniques with Sam Burgeson of Wildlife Research Center
Episode 85
Wednesday, October 16, 2024 • Duration 51:09
When you talk to the most successful deer hunters, most agree that controlling human odor is the primary factor determining success. Simply put, you can do everything else right but if you are lackadaisical with scent control you are dramatically hurting your odds.
In this episode, Sam Burgeson, President of Wildlife Research Center, joins us to talk scent control and how his company has approached helping hunters in that aspect of their hunting over the years. He shares what he believes are the minimum steps necessary to improve your odds, but cautions there is no 100% bulletproof solution. He also talks about the use of attractant scents, and how the Responsible Hunting Scent Association is helping to improve safety of urine-based products to lessen the likelihood of disease spread.
Seeing the forest for the trees. That can be a challenge in today’s busy world where simply finding time to be in the woods deer hunting is a welcome reprieve. Arguably, being in a hurry in the deer woods isn’t part of the best recipe for success considering how much we’re probably missing because we’re laser-focused on getting to a stand or blind without regard for the greater environment around us.
In this episode, Nick and The Doctor are joined by Master Naturalist and Guide Dan Gardoqui of Lead with Nature to talk about how birds and other animals tell us what’s happening in the woods around us and we’re likely missing it. That’s right. The birds might be giving your presence away or letting you know to be ready for the deer coming your way. This episode will have you looking at how you approach hunting in ways you likely haven’t before, and you’ll even get to hear some of Dan’s bird sound imitations!
Early Season Whitetail Hunting Strategies with ALPS OutdoorZ
Episode 83
Wednesday, September 18, 2024 • Duration 54:58
It’s time to hunt deer! With hunting seasons in or about to start in most places in the country, it’s time to talk deer hunting. In this episode, we’re joined by Zach Scheidegger and Joe Pendergrass of ALPS OutdoorZ to discuss early-season whitetail hunting strategies. You’ll hear perspectives from the group about both public and private land, and how the approach might be different. Also in this episode, you’ll learn about a few of the newest products from ALPS OutdoorZ, a long-time NDA supporter.
How Wildlife Conservation is Being Robbed with Dan Forster of the Archery Trade Association
Episode 82
Wednesday, September 4, 2024 • Duration 50:41
In this episode, learn about how wildlife conservation is being robbed by Pittman-Roberson Act and Dingell-Johnson Act excise tax slippage due to foreign product production and international e-commerce. Dan Forster, Chief Conservation Officer at Archery Trade Association, joins Nick and The Doctor to explain this complex issue and how it is hurting businesses and ultimately wildlife in the United States.
2024 Deer Season Pre-Season Special with the NDA Team
Episode 81
Wednesday, August 21, 2024 • Duration 01:19:57
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and we’re celebrating by bringing you our 2024 deer season preview special. With a combined 200 years of deer hunting experience, our panel of Kip Adams, Brian Grossman, Mike Groman, Nick Pinizzotto, and Lindsay Thomas, Jr. share their gear setups, hunting approaches, goals for the upcoming season, and much more. This is a unique opportunity to learn about how some of the team of the National Deer Association will be approaching the upcoming season.
Hiring a Habitat Consultant with Zack Vucurevich of Whetstone Habitat, LLC
Episode 80
Thursday, August 8, 2024 • Duration 51:10
Hiring a habitat consultant to help you meet your land management and hunting goals might be just what you need to turn the corner on your land, but if you’ve never done this before you might not know what to expect. In this episode, Zack Vucurevich, the founder of Whetstone Habitat, LLC, joins Nick and the Doctor to talk about why hiring a consultant might be right for you while also answering questions about how the process works and what some of the expected outcomes might be. Also discussed are common misconceptions about hiring a habitat consultant.
All About Saddle Hunting with Josh Hillyard of Tethrd
Episode 79
Wednesday, July 24, 2024 • Duration 58:08
Saddle hunting has grown steadily in popularity in recent years. More and more hunters are setting their climbing and fixed position stands aside, instead opting for the lightweight versatility of a saddle. Still, saddle hunting remains a mystery to many hunters and can be intimidating at first glance. In this episode, experienced saddle hunter Josh Hilliard of Tethrd joins Nick and the Doctor, who are also saddle hunters, to talk about everything from equipment to the pros and cons of this approach. They share some of their experiences and discuss resources available to prospective saddle hunters to help you get started. Tethrd is a corporate partner of the National Deer Association.
Even a Grizzly Couldn't Stop Amber Kornak's Love for Wildlife Conservation
Episode 78
Wednesday, July 10, 2024 • Duration 54:40
Finding yourself in a tussle with a grizzly bear isn’t something anyone imagines for themselves and even with top training on how to deal with that situation, the outcome is typically not good. That’s exactly the position Amber Kornak found herself in just as her career with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service was getting started, but her quick thinking and determination helped her survive the incident, which she says made her resolve to continue her career in wildlife conservation even stronger. She shares her story with Nick in The Doctor in this episode, and explains why she volunteers for NDA despite her already busy work schedule. She tells the story of how her childhood growing up in Michigan hunting with her dad eventually led to her love of conservation and wanting to make it her career. She also explains why despite her own encounter, she doesn’t think anyone should be afraid to hunt in grizzly country.
The National Deer Association (NDA) is a non-profit deer conservation group that works to ensure the future of wild deer, wildlife habitat and hunting. Thank you for subscribing to our podcast!
The National Deer Association (NDA) is a non-profit deer conservation group that works to ensure the future of wild deer, wildlife habitat and hunting. Thank you for subscribing to our podcast!
The National Deer Association (NDA) is a non-profit deer conservation group that works to ensure the future of wild deer, wildlife habitat and hunting. Thank you for subscribing to our podcast!
The National Deer Association (NDA) is a non-profit deer conservation group that works to ensure the future of wild deer, wildlife habitat and hunting. Thank you for subscribing to our podcast!
The National Deer Association (NDA) is a non-profit deer conservation group that works to ensure the future of wild deer, wildlife habitat and hunting. Thank you for subscribing to our podcast!
The National Deer Association (NDA) is a non-profit deer conservation group that works to ensure the future of wild deer, wildlife habitat and hunting. Thank you for subscribing to our podcast!
The National Deer Association (NDA) is a non-profit deer conservation group that works to ensure the future of wild deer, wildlife habitat and hunting. Thank you for subscribing to our podcast!
The National Deer Association (NDA) is a non-profit deer conservation group that works to ensure the future of wild deer, wildlife habitat and hunting. Thank you for subscribing to our podcast!
The National Deer Association (NDA) is a non-profit deer conservation group that works to ensure the future of wild deer, wildlife habitat and hunting. Thank you for subscribing to our podcast!
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