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.

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

Join host Dan Schmidt on this exciting episode of the Deer Talk Now Podcast as he sits down with Zak Kurtzhals, president of Hoyt Archery. Together, they dive deep into the latest technological advancements shaping the future of archery equipment.

Travis "T-Bone" Turner of joins our podcast to talk about his early career including becoming a world-champion archer, and gives advice on finding the right bow setup for you.

Trent Marsh of Riton Optics explains how to choose a scope not based on your rifle but what you truly need for your hunting scenario.

John Eberhart has harvested 55 record-class bucks with a bow exclusively on public and heavily pressured land. In this podcast, he tells Dan Schmidt everything he does preseason and during bow season to bag mature bucks.

Robie Pruitt has been planting food plots for the last 38 years, using trial and error to figure out the best way to get flourishing food plots. Hear his insights on today's podcast.

Our friend and contributor Mark Kayser is on the podcast today reminiscing on his scariest treestand stories, giving tips on hunting and trapping coyotes, and providing his thoughts on how states manage their deer populations.

Gregg Ritz has rebought and is rebuilding Thompson/Center Arms after it sat dormant under previous ownership during COVID. Listen to his plans for the company in this latest podcast.

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.

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.

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,

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…

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.

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 …

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 i…

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

Arron Bleise explains how to choose and use a saddle, how to stay comfortable in it, and his insights from over a decade of saddle hunting.

Dan Gates from Coloradans for Responsible Wildlife Management discusses how hunting and trapping is under attack in his state, and if a new bill is passed, how it can affect ALL states.

Outdoor writer Heath Wood hunts with a pack to access remote areas that hold big, unpressured bucks. In this podcast, he shares his tips for packing a bag and heading out to these honey holes.

Hear the craziest neighbor stories submitted by our DDH fans.על ידי Deer & Deer Hunting

Last season, outdoor writer Josh Honeycutt killed his biggest buck ever near the place he grew up hunting. After three years of history with this deer, he arrowed the 165-inch 14-pointer. Hear how he downed this monster deer in our latest podcast.על ידי Deer & Deer Hunting

Outdoor writer and chef Brad Fenson shares why he believes that processing your deer at home is always the better choice.על ידי Deer & Deer Hunting

Dan Schmidt’s longtime friend Patrick Meitin talks about arrowing his target buck despite intense pressure from mountain lions, wolves, humans and disease in this podcast at the ATA 2024 Trade Show.על ידי Deer & Deer Hunting

Dan Schmidt discusses the headlines and legislature surrounding CWD and what he thinks about some of the outlandish claims in this latest podcast.על ידי Deer & Deer Hunting

If you want to bag your target buck next season, here’s what you should be doing right now and why these steps are important.על ידי Deer & Deer Hunting

Professional archer Brandon Reyes answers bowhunters' burning questions on how to get the best accuracy from arrow weight, fixed blade or mechanical, long versus short bows, spine size and more.על ידי Deer & Deer Hunting

DDH Properties President Jason Rieckmann has some solid advice for hunters who dream of owning their own land but are on a budget.על ידי Deer & Deer Hunting

Host Daniel Schmidt addresses the increasingly low deer numbers that are reportedly harvested each year and provides his expert opinion on why he believes the deer populations in the U.S. are depleting.על ידי Deer & Deer Hunting

Our Senior Editor Chris Berens shares his gun season strategy while hunting public land.על ידי Deer & Deer Hunting

Bob Robb has been a public land hunter his whole life. In this podcast, he shares his best tips for finding, scouting and hunting public grounds.על ידי Deer & Deer Hunting

Find out how to prepare your soil to grow your most successful food plots from our friend Tim Neuman.על ידי Deer & Deer Hunting

Host Daniel Schmidt describes the importance of being flexible when it comes to hunting big bucks during the rut.על ידי Deer & Deer Hunting

Ronnie 'Cuz' Strickland was one of the key players in the growth of Mossy Oak. In this podcast, he talks about how he got started with the brand, which leads into a discussion about his experiences in the outdoors.על ידי Deer & Deer Hunting

You’ve probably heard some of the negativity that circles the hunting community. Dan Schmidt and Producer Ian Sanchez talk about why hunters should stop fighting amongst themselves.על ידי Deer & Deer Hunting

Two of our friends from Code of Silence explain how certain super fabrics can be quiet, warm and great for camouflage, and how they incorporate these in their hunting clothing.על ידי Deer & Deer Hunting

Melissa Bachman is back on the podcast to share how you can make hunting even more fun for yourself, kids and loved ones.על ידי Deer & Deer Hunting