On this week’s episode of Realtree’s Whitetail Watch Podcast, we join host, Bill Winke, as he discusses the methods for finding core areas of bucks.  This is super important because the core area is where the buck is most active in daylight and where your chances for tagging him are highest.  Bill also discusses tactics for hunting in, and near, these sensitive areas. Learn about -How to move trail cameras to find core areas -Analyze trail cam photos to learn as much as possible about behavior -How aggressively to hunt a buck’s core area -When to make your move – the three triggers that signal that the time is right We have been using Realtree products for decades.  One of their most useful and simple products is the EZ Hanger.  Click here to view Realtree EZ Hangers Watch current whitetail hunting action at Midwest Whitetail

Podcast # 17: Finding Core Areas

On this week’s episode of Realtree’s Whitetail Watch Podcast, we join host, Bill Winke, as he discusses the biggest challenge we face going into the season – finding back the bucks after they disperse into their fall ranges.  It happens every year, and it can be a very discouraging time if not handled correctly. Learn about -Why bucks disperse in early September -The difference between summer and fall ranges -The size and location of a buck’s fall range -How to find them back We have been using Realtree products for decades.  One of their most useful and simple products is the EZ Hanger.  Click here to view Realtree EZ Hangers Watch current whitetail hunting action at Midwest Whitetail

Podcast # 16: Finding the Fall Range

Today we welcome Randy Newberg to the podcast.  He’s a widely known public land advocate that hunts western big game.  Randy has developed a great track record for his support on protecting public lands and today, we’ll discuss the hunter access problems for the average whitetail hunter and how to fix them. Learn about -the hunter access problem and how we got here -how state agencies make policy decisions -becoming an advocate for public lands in your state  Click here to view Realtree EZ Hangers View Randy’s videos here. Watch semi-live whitetail hunting action at Midwest Whitetail

Podcast #15 Solutions to the Hunter Access Problem w/Randy Newberg

On today’s show Aaron, Zach Ferenbaugh and Drake Lamb discuss summer scouting tactics for hunters in different scenarios. Learn about -how much scouting intrusion is too much?  -trail camera strategies for low impact and high impact locations -what you can learn from watching deer right now -summer bedding areas vs. fall bedding areas -scouting small properties.  Where do you start?  -various food sources that change during late summer and fall -observation strategies and reasoning with buck behavior  Check out the Realtree online store here! 

Podcast #14 Summer Scouting Tips on Public Land and Small Property

There are some alarming trends developing within the hunting community.  On today’s podcast, we talk about the hunter recruitment problem and what challenges we face if nothing is done.  Each season the average whitetail hunter grows older and are not replenished.  We’ll discuss the problems we’ve created for ourselves and how to potentially fix them. Learn about  –declining hunter numbers and which states are affected most.  -differences between teenagers now vs. twenty years ago and what that means for hunting  -state agency struggles in the political arena -the modern trophy hunter and how we’ve changed -factors that have contributed to the problem  -solutions to the crisis  -how to advocate for hunters moving forward To join the Union Sportsmen’s Alliance click here. View the Realtree EZ Hanger 3 Pack HERE!   

Podcast #13: The Death of Deer Hunting? w/Scott Vance and Chris Willingham

What can a deer see?  On today’s podcast we address that question with Dr. Shawn Tyson.  The University of Georgia recently did a study focusing on whitetail vision.  Dr. Shawn walks us through that study, his experiences in the field, and how to stay concealed from a buck’s eyes. Learn about -how well a deer can see at dawn vs. midday -a deer’s ability to see lights at night -when to enter and exit your hunting area without being detected -how the whitetail eye works -colors to avoid wearing  Use promo code Midwest for a 20% discount on Shawn’s products here  http://xouthunt.com/products/x-out-odor-scent-uv-control Check out great summer deals at the Realtree online store here! 

Podcast #12: Understanding Deer Vision w/Dr. Shawn Tyson

Aaron Warbritton and Greg Clements talk with expert traditional archery hunter Bryce Lambley.  Bryce has taken dozens of big game animals with traditional archery equipment.  He hunts nearly every day of the Nebraska season and uses creative strategies to get big bucks within range of his stick bow.  On today’s podcast we’re discussing early season whitetail tactics and hunting standing corn. Learn about  -scouting for bucks in late summer -trail camera strategies for monitoring corn fields -successful early season hunts and lessons learned -how to hunt vast open areas with archery equipment -stalking bucks in standing corn -how to maximize hunting opportunity on small property -using creative techniques to kill bucks  Check out Bryce’s books at his website https://www.brycelambley.com/ Buy the NEW Realtree Monster Bucks DVD here! 

Podcast #11: Early Season Whitetail Tactics and Hunting Standing Corn w/Bryce Lambley

Today we’ve got a great conversation for you with John Barsody of Frigid Forage. John specializes in food plot seed blends tailored to the average hunter. Learn about -how and when to plant clover -best seed blends for shaded areas or “poor man” plots -using cover crops to enhance attraction for deer -food plot rotation and how to get the most out of your ground -which seed blends are best for your situation -the difference between perennial and annual seed blends -planting brassicas and when deer prefer them -tips on growing plot screen  Learn more about John and his website at Frigid Forage. Shop NEW Realtree products here.

Podcast #10: Everything Food Plots w/John Barsody

Aaron Warbritton chats with repeat guest Joe Elsinger. Joe has harvested many mature bucks on public lands and has some great insight in this podcast. Today we’ll touch on patterning mature bucks by reading tracks. Trail cameras are important but learning to distinguish a mature buck’s track can make the difference in success or failure. Joe also gives us some useful tips for bloodtrailing bucks and much, much more. Tons of info in this one! Good luck and hunt safe. Learn about -how to distinguish mature buck tracks vs. doe and young bucks -identifying a buck’s unique track and using that to pattern him -where and when to search for tracks -successful hunt examples where Joe has used tracks to aid him in patterning a specific deer -blood trailing examples and stories that will help you find your buck -shot selection tips that make for quicker kills -scouting strategies for early season  Learn more about Joe and his hunts at The Hunting Beast Check out the NEW Realtree Fishing line here

Podcast #9: Patterning Mature Bucks, Reading Tracks, and Blood Trailing Tips w/Joe Elsinger

Aaron talks with Ted Miller about horizontal rubs and creating a signpost.  Ted has harvested multiple mature bucks and is one of the most knowledgeable whitetail hunters in the state of Iowa.  He’s harvested several bucks hunting over horizontal rubs.  In this podcast we’ll ask him everything you need to know about horizontal rubs and creating a signpost for your bucks.

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