The WHTL Podcast - Whitetail Deer Hunting Tactics, Stories &amp; Expert Guests – Details, episodes &amp; analysis

#353 - Finding Giant Summer Bucks & The Origin Story of Kimbo the Columbus, OH Giant - Steve Pinkston

mardi 13 août 2024 • Duration 01:14:40

Step into the captivating world of whitetail hunting with Steve Pinkston, as he shares the wisdom gleaned from years of experience. Learn the art of scouting and strategizing to stay ahead in the game, while Steve unfolds the remarkable story of an urban legend known as "The Seek One Buck." This episode isn't just about the hunt—it's a journey through thrilling close calls and the awe-inspiring tales behind each chase. Perfect for veteran hunters and outdoor lovers alike, this masterclass in preparation and persistence hits the mark every time!

• Spotting scopes & binoculars vital

• City deer nutrition & stress levels

• Urban hunting's unique challenges

• Cameras enhance hunting strategy

• Understanding thermals and how to use them to your advantage

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#344 - More States Banning Trail Cameras & Nine Years of Exodus!

mardi 28 mai 2024 • Duration 01:00:31

• Iowa's new ban on public land cams • Nine-year Exodus anniversary insights • Huge industry and technology shifts • Exodus app's game-changing potential • The struggle of big deer politics

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#255 - 2022 Whitetail Rut Forecast - When Will It Start? Rut Predictions With Jeff Sturgis

mardi 11 octobre 2022 • Duration 57:19

On today's episode of The Exodus Podcast, We are back in the studio talking with Jeff Sturgis of Whitetail Habitat Solutions. Jeff is a previous guest on the Exodus Podcast and always has some great information for us when it comes to chasing whitetail deer.

We discuss:

-Jeff's plan for the fall

-Prepping for a dream Saskatchewan whitetail hunt

-Public land hill country strategies

-What food sources to key in on when hunting big woods

-Public land gun season strategies

-How long it takes a property to heal after spooking a mature buck

-How to determine when is the right time to hunt a certain stand

-Nailing access to avoid spooking deer off of food

-The perfect afternoon set up for Late October/Early November

-The 2022 rut prediction

-Does early sign mean an early rut?

-How important a cold front is to hunting in late October

-When is the best time to hunt in October mornings?

-Setting up your farm the right way vs hunting it the right way

-When is the rut going to happen this fall

-2nd rut hunting strategies

And so much more!

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#254 - Killing a Specific October Buck on Highly Pressured Public Land with Cody Jenkins!

mardi 4 octobre 2022 • Duration 01:04:49

On today's episode of The Exodus Podcast, We are back in the studio talking with Cody Jenkins of The Whitetail Legacy podcast. Cody has hosted over 250 podcasts about deer hunting with numerous hardcore whitetail hunters and has learned a thing or two from talking to all his podcast guests about chasing big bucks.

We discuss:

-His favorite podcast guests to listen to about deer hunting

-His October trail camera strategy

-Lessons learned from previous mistakes running cameras in October

-Targeting a specific deer on high-pressure public land

-Unconventional sets for trail cameras on public

-Public vs Private land strategies

-Waiting for corn to get picked to access a certain stand

-What conditions does Cody look for when determining when to hunt in October

-Killing 2 bucks 2 years in a row on the same day in the same stand

-Where to hunt on public for the first October cold front

-Should you hunt October mornings?

-His strategy for hunting mornings in October

-His plans for this fall

And so much more!

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#253 - Kill A Giant This October & When To Rattle For Mature Bucks With Steve Hanson

mardi 27 septembre 2022 • Duration 52:57

On today's episode of The Exodus Podcast, We are in Iowa talking about October deer hunting with Steve Hanson! Steve bought his first farm in Iowa in the 1990's and has been fanatically been chasing whitetails almost his entire life. After many years of success and helping over 100 clients tag their best buck, here are some tips he's learned along the way.

We discuss:

-Growing up in a non-hunting family in the Chicago suburbs

-Exclusively managing and hunting 800 acres in Iowa

-Setting up food plots for a successful October hunt

-Using cleared brush to create dead zones for scent on certain winds

-Patterning bucks in early October

-Should you hunt October Mornings?

-Hunting an October cold front as it is hitting

-What October food to look for if you can't plant food plots

-Making beans stay green throughout early October

-Where to shift for the second week of October

-What scrape should you hunt once bucks shift

-Where to shift for the third week of October

-Steve's strategy for an October muzzleloader hunt in Iowa

-When should you start to rattle?

-How and when to rattle when hunting an October morning

-Size matters for rattling antlers

-Where to shift for the last week of October

-The #1 thing first-time Iowa hunters mess up

-Overcoming buck fever

-Is it easier to kill a buck in October or the rut?

-Wind direction vs thermals

And so much more!

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#252 - Don Higgins' Strategy For Consistently Killing Your Target Buck! Discipline Hunters Tag More Bucks and Listener Q&A

mardi 20 septembre 2022 • Duration 01:01:33

On today's episode of The Exodus Podcast, We are back in Illinois talking deer hunting with Don Higgins. Don is a previous guest on The Exodus Podcast and never disappoints, and this time is no different! If you want to target and kill a giant buck, get ready to take notes! We discuss:

-Do discipline hunters kill more mature bucks?

-How to balance being disciplined and aggressive when chasing a big deer

-Let the go, let them grow

-How to change tactics to go from killing 3-year-olds to 5-year-olds

-The #1 thing people do wrong when it comes to hunting mature bucks

-The first step you should take once you find a giant on a farm you can hunt

-What he's learned that stuck with him from over 400 property consultations

-How long does a plan take to produce results

-What habitats do giants typically use for sanctuaries on midwest properties

-How Don predicts when a deer is indeed going to daylight

-Running trail cameras like a trap line

-Do you check trail cameras in the rain

-Something that Don has completely changed his mind on after 40 years of hunting

-The biggest piece of deer hunting misinformation in the hunting community

-Mornings vs evenings, which is better?

-How much food Don leaves standing throughout the season

-The best property he has ever walked

-His favorite terrain features for stand locations

And so much more!

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