The Southern Outdoorsmen Hunting Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

Today we are talking with Chase Borries about his GIANT Mississippi public land buck he tagged on opening day last year! Chase was able to capitalize on a cold front and get the buck to under 15 yards while hunting from the ground in a palmetto swamp. Subjects: Locating bucks in flat river bottom areas Finding a buck of this caliber in the midst of a lot of hunting pressure Keying in on edges Tucking into the palmettos for a ground setup We also answer some listener Q&A submissions towards the end of the show: What is the best way to approach public land you can't run cameras on, and cant scout ahead of time as a weekend warrior? What is the best way to hunt public land with an abundance of roads, where getting far away from roads is not an option? How should you hunt a property that was recently clear cut? Got a question for the show? Submit a listener Q&A form - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1uMXP Grab some Southern Outdoorsmen merch here - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1u4aK Join Woodsman Wire - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1u4aR Use the promo code “southern” for a discount on your OnX Hunt membership here - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1tyfm Save 10% on your next Vortex Optics order at eurooptic.com using the Promo Code “SGN10” - https://2ly.link/1wyYO Use code SOUTHERN20 for a discount on all vortex apparel, including eyewear Check out Moultrie’s trail cams here - https://2ly.link/1zJWv Check out our favorite First Lite gear - https://bit.ly/4fqYulk Have you tagged a deer using something you heard on the show? Submit your listener success story here - Share Your Story Here Come chat with us on our Thursday Hunter Hangouts! Join our patreon - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1uMXU OUR PODCASTING GEAR -  Main camera - https://amzn.to/3L0renh Secondary cameras - https://amzn.to/3xBUOMy Main light - https://amzn.to/3XKaxUu Secondary lights - https://amzn.to/3XJ9c0m Podcast recorder - https://amzn.to/3RLeLHK Headsets - https://amzn.to/3VZeK5y NOTE: Not all advertisements run on this show are endorsed by The Southern Outdoorsmen Podcast unless an ad is read by one of the hosts.  OLD SCHOOL CAMO HATS - https://2ly.link/1yiup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, we are doing a special Q&A podcast! We cover a wide array of questions submitted by listeners, including: What to look for in new public land to hunt How do you hunt a property deer are only passing through? What kind of oak trees drop first for deer hunting? Should you hunt feed trees in the morning or evening? How to keep deer meat from spoiling in hot temperatures in early season? How should you hunt early-season buck bedding? Will 2024 have a bifurcated rut, half in October and half in late November? Do we predator hunt around the time fawns are dropping to help their survival? Do bucks try and bed near rushing water, or other features that make a lot of noise? Does finding shed antlers mean an area is good to actually hunt that buck in? A year after our episode with Rick Cope, what are our thoughts on turpentine as a cover scent? What is the best bullet to shoot when hunting large hogs with a 6.5 Creedmoor? Got a question for the show? Submit a listener Q&A form - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1uMXP Grab some Southern Outdoorsmen merch here - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1u4aK Join Woodsman Wire - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1u4aR Use the promo code “southern” for a discount on your OnX Hunt membership here - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1tyfm Save 10% on your next Vortex Optics order at eurooptic.com using the Promo Code “SGN10” - https://2ly.link/1wyYO Check out Moultrie’s trail cams here - https://2ly.link/1zJWv Check out our favorite First Lite gear - https://bit.ly/4fqYulk Have you tagged a deer using something you heard on the show? Submit your listener success story here - Share Your Story Here Come chat with us on our Thursday Hunter Hangouts! Join our patreon - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1uMXU OUR PODCASTING GEAR -  Main camera - https://amzn.to/3L0renh Secondary cameras - https://amzn.to/3xBUOMy Main light - https://amzn.to/3XKaxUu Secondary lights - https://amzn.to/3XJ9c0m Podcast recorder - https://amzn.to/3RLeLHK Headsets - https://amzn.to/3VZeK5y NOTE: Not all advertisements run on this show are endorsed by The Southern Outdoorsmen Podcast unless an ad is read by one of the hosts.  OLD SCHOOL CAMO HATS - https://2ly.link/1yiup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week for our listener success story we are talking with Mason Brook of Georgia about his 2023 season where he was able to tag several nice bucks, including a drop-tine buck! Subjects: Hunting a property that is almost entirely cutover Locating subtle terrain features in an area with little terrain Strategically hunting down wind of other hunters Learning the specific routes bucks like to take through cover We also cover some listner Q&A submissions: When it comes to cover how thick is too thick? Or can cover be too thick? Do trail cameras hurt your development as a hunter or woodsman? Got a question for the show? Submit a listener Q&A form - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1uMXP Grab some Southern Outdoorsmen merch here - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1u4aK Join Woodsman Wire - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1u4aR Use the promo code “southern” for a discount on your OnX Hunt membership here - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1tyfm Save 10% on your next Vortex Optics order at eurooptic.com using the Promo Code “SGN10” - https://2ly.link/1wyYO Check out our favorite First Lite gear - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1tyfh Have you tagged a deer using something you heard on the show? Submit your listener success story here - Share Your Story Here Come chat with us on our Thursday Hunter Hangouts! Join our patreon - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1uMXU OUR PODCASTING GEAR -  Main camera - https://amzn.to/3L0renh Secondary cameras - https://amzn.to/3xBUOMy Main light - https://amzn.to/3XKaxUu Secondary lights - https://amzn.to/3XJ9c0m Podcast recorder - https://amzn.to/3RLeLHK Headsets - https://amzn.to/3VZeK5y NOTE: Not all advertisements run on this show are endorsed by The Southern Outdoorsmen Podcast unless an ad is read by one of the hosts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Drew Atkinson is back on the show! We do a deep dive on early season hunting for mature bucks, subjects include: Can you actually kill a MATURE buck hunting feed trees? Focusing on the limiting factor Using HOT conditions in the early season to your ADVANTAGE Using scrapes in the early season Can doe estrous work outside the rut? and MUCH more! Listen to Drew's first episode with us, Ep. 430 To visit Christensen Arms and learn how to CLAIM up to $750 in free gear, click here - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1tadE Got a question for the show? Submit a listener Q&A form Use the promo code “southern” for a discount on your OnX Hunt membership here - https://try.onxmaps.com/hunt/app/hunt-smarter/?gclid=Cj0KCQiA7bucBhCeARIsAIOwr-_sBLib6xC3ibT5BMlTrBUdWdpGYOWOZ_06eZhJajTmMKne7e00Rd4aAtldEALw_wcB Save 10% on your next Vortex Optics order at MidwayUSA.com using the Promo Code "SOUTHERN1023" - https://www.midwayusa.com/ NEW Trace system from First Lite - New: Trace System Have you tagged a deer using something you heard on the show? Submit your listener success story here - Share Your Story Here Want to help keep the show on the air, and get some bonus content? Join our patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thesouthernoutdoorsmen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this Thursday breakdown, we are covering some listener Q&A as well as some updates on Andrew's hunting club! Subjects include: Targeting creek crossings for big bucks The big 10 Andrew is chasing this year Tactics for hunting ridge tops Is Jacob's stage name Oliver Anthony? Best way to beat mosquitos and other bugs in early season Mentoring a hearing-impaired hunter. To visit Christensen Arms and learn how to CLAIM up to $750 in free gear, click here - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1tadE Got a question for the show? Submit a listener Q&A form Use the promo code “southern” for a discount on your OnX Hunt membership here - https://try.onxmaps.com/hunt/app/hunt-smarter/?gclid=Cj0KCQiA7bucBhCeARIsAIOwr-_sBLib6xC3ibT5BMlTrBUdWdpGYOWOZ_06eZhJajTmMKne7e00Rd4aAtldEALw_wcB Save 10% on your next Vortex Optics order at MidwayUSA.com using the Promo Code "SOUTHERN1023" - https://www.midwayusa.com/ NEW Trace system from First Lite - New: Trace System Have you tagged a deer using something you heard on the show? Submit your listener success story here - Share Your Story Here Want to help keep the show on the air, and get some bonus content? Join our patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thesouthernoutdoorsmen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we are throwing it back to one of our best episodes ever! In this episode Josh Driver dives deep on hunting mature, upper echelon bucks using aggressive tactics. Subjects include: An overview of what makes a core area for a buck How it can actually be very easy to hone in on core areas Figuring out the hard part: how to hunt bucks in their core areas Social vs thermal hubs Using compounding features to get the edge on a buck Josh's extremely effective trail cam tactic and MUCH more! This episode has produced more listener success stories than almost any other, so we figured it would be fitting to release it right at the start of deer season in the southeast! To visit Christensen Arms and learn how to CLAIM up to $750 in free gear, click here - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1tadE Got a question for the show? Submit a listener Q&A form Use the promo code “southern” for a discount on your OnX Hunt membership here - https://try.onxmaps.com/hunt/app/hunt-smarter/?gclid=Cj0KCQiA7bucBhCeARIsAIOwr-_sBLib6xC3ibT5BMlTrBUdWdpGYOWOZ_06eZhJajTmMKne7e00Rd4aAtldEALw_wcB Save 10% on your next Vortex Optics order at MidwayUSA.com using the Promo Code "SOUTHERN1023" - https://www.midwayusa.com/ NEW Trace system from First Lite - New: Trace System Have you tagged a deer using something you heard on the show? Submit your listener success story here - Share Your Story Here Want to help keep the show on the air, and get some bonus content? Join our patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thesouthernoutdoorsmen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, we cover Rick Cope's feed tree tactics along with some listener questions! Subjects include: Discipline being a MAIN factor in hunting mature bucks Why do podcast guests sometimes have conflicting tactics, but achieve similar results in the same area? Using whip rubs to locate feed trees Jacobs TN velvet hunt Locating hub scrapes based on e-scouting as well as boots on the ground Some past guest recommendations for listeners in East Texas and Louisiana Got a question for the show? Submit a listener Q&A form Use the promo code “southern” for a discount on your OnX Hunt membership here - https://try.onxmaps.com/hunt/app/hunt-smarter/?gclid=Cj0KCQiA7bucBhCeARIsAIOwr-_sBLib6xC3ibT5BMlTrBUdWdpGYOWOZ_06eZhJajTmMKne7e00Rd4aAtldEALw_wcB Save 10% on your next Vortex Optics order at MidwayUSA.com using the Promo Code "SOUTHERN1023" - https://www.midwayusa.com/ NEW Trace system from First Lite - New: Trace System Have you tagged a deer using something you heard on the show? Submit your listener success story here - Share Your Story Here Want to help keep the show on the air, and get some bonus content? Join our patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thesouthernoutdoorsmen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We have a treat for yall this week! Rick Cope of South Carolina joins the show this week to do a DEEP DIVE on getting the most out of feed trees. Subjects include: Using BUCK RUBS to locate feed trees Relocating bucks after they shift their patterns Are you too focused on bedding? Feed trees in areas with abundant oaks What conditions tell Rick to hunt a FEED tree vs a CUTOVER (food vs bedding) and TONS more! This is a MUST listen episode going into deer season! If you enjoy the show, all we ask is that you share it with a buddy! To visit Christensen Arms and learn how to CLAIM up to $750 in free gear, click here - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1tadE Got a question for the show? Submit a listener Q&A form Use the promo code “southern” for a discount on your OnX Hunt membership here - https://try.onxmaps.com/hunt/app/hunt-smarter/?gclid=Cj0KCQiA7bucBhCeARIsAIOwr-_sBLib6xC3ibT5BMlTrBUdWdpGYOWOZ_06eZhJajTmMKne7e00Rd4aAtldEALw_wcB Save 10% on your next Vortex Optics order at MidwayUSA.com using the Promo Code "SOUTHERN1023" - https://www.midwayusa.com/ NEW Trace system from First Lite - New: Trace System Have you tagged a deer using something you heard on the show? Submit your listener success story here - Share Your Story Here Want to help keep the show on the air, and get some bonus content? Join our patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thesouthernoutdoorsmen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, Jacob and Andrew are discussing taking gems of deer hunting wisdom from hunters all over the country, specifically as it relates to the hunters we had in episode 508! Subjects include: Hunting in the south vs the north Taking ques from the mindset of great deer hunters, no matter where they live SWAMP trail cam check! What happened to this does leg?? Hunting properties that other hunters have access to (heavy-pressure private land) What happened to Michael Pike? What to expect when going to hunt public land for the first time To visit Christensen Arms and learn how to CLAIM up to $750 in free gear, click here - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1tadE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, Jacob talked with a bunch of great deer hunters at the Mobile Hunters Expo in Kalamazoo MI! A lot of these guys are well known for being able to consistently stay on big deer whether they are at home, or traveling to hunt. In this episode, Jacob picks their brains on what they do to effectively locate and methodically hunt big bucks wherever they go! To visit Christensen Arms and learn how to CLAIM up to $750 in free gear, click here - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1tadE Got a question for the show? Submit a listener Q&A form Use the promo code “southern” for a discount on your OnX Hunt membership here - https://try.onxmaps.com/hunt/app/hunt-smarter/?gclid=Cj0KCQiA7bucBhCeARIsAIOwr-_sBLib6xC3ibT5BMlTrBUdWdpGYOWOZ_06eZhJajTmMKne7e00Rd4aAtldEALw_wcB Save 10% on your next Vortex Optics order at MidwayUSA.com using the Promo Code "SOUTHERN1023" - https://www.midwayusa.com/ NEW Trace system from First Lite - New: Trace System Have you tagged a deer using something you heard on the show? Submit your listener success story here - Share Your Story Here Want to help keep the show on the air, and get some bonus content? Join our patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thesouthernoutdoorsmen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices