The WHTL Podcast - Whitetail Deer Hunting Tactics, Stories & Expert Guests

On today's episode of The Exodus Podcast, we are back in the studio recapping our year and talking about some BIG things to come for 2023. Be sure to sign up for our email list on our website so that you don't miss any of the releases coming in 2023! We discuss: -We are hiring! -Recapping the 2022 hunting season -Going from a trail camera company to an outdoor gear company -Lessons learned from the 2022 hunting season -Shoot what makes you happy, because at the end of the day no one cares -Private land hunters vs Public land hunters -What we are proud of from 2022 -Teasing our new products for 2023! And so much more!   CONNECT:  https://linktr.ee/exodustrailcameras  https://linktr.ee/TheLandPodcast  https://bit.ly/TheDeerGearPodcast

On today's episode of The Exodus Podcast, We are sitting down with repeat guest Scott Buckley. Scott is no stranger to filling his tag late in the season, and he shares some of his tips and tricks for late season success on private and public land! We discuss: -A recap of the Buckley Family's fall -What food soucres to key in on for late season -Corn vs Sugar Beets -The most overlooked aspect of late season hunting -Late season food sources on public land -Why you should start scouting now for next fall -Running trail cameras through the winter And so much more!   CONNECT:  https://linktr.ee/exodustrailcameras  https://linktr.ee/TheLandPodcast  https://bit.ly/TheDeerGearPodcast

On today's episode of The Exodus Podcast, We are sitting down with repeat guest Justin Hollandsworth to Talk about his 2022 Buck and the story of how it all went down. Justin had multiple years of history with this buck and sat a total of 41 times out of 21 different trees across 5 different properties chasing this deer this fall. We discuss: -Hunting a buck with a huge range -The history Justin has with this specific buck -Door knocking an entire area -Bully Bucks -Locating your target buck after the shift -The complete story of Justin's chess match with his 2022 buck -How many opportunities can you get after a buck winds you? -Early season vs rut vs late season for a specific deer -Do mature bucks always walk with the wind in their face? -Late Season tips and tactics -The benefits of hunting a specific mature buck And so much more!   CONNECT:  https://linktr.ee/exodustrailcameras  https://linktr.ee/TheLandPodcast  https://bit.ly/TheDeerGearPodcast

On today's episode of The Exodus Podcast, We are back in the studio talking internally about how each of our Novembers went this season. We discuss: -Chad's one week in Iowa -Being disciplined when hunting a monster buck in Iowa -Jake's pursuit of a mature buck on his Illinois farm -You can't kill 150's if you shoot 130's -Re-strategizing for post-rut/late season -Bowhunting During Iowa's muzzleloader season -The ethics of modern hunting And so much more!   CONNECT:  https://linktr.ee/exodustrailcameras  https://linktr.ee/TheLandPodcast  https://bit.ly/TheDeerGearPodcast

In this episode, we visit with wildlife artist Ryan Kirby! Ryan has been hunting whitetails his entire life and has built a career around his artwork. We discuss some of the inographical artwork he's created and what he's learned from top deer biologist. We also hear a story of a 200" whitetail he tagged somewhat unexpectedly off his family farm in 2020.  Connect with Ryan: Ryan Kirby Website IG- Ryan Kirby Connect:  https://linktr.ee/TheLandPodcast https://linktr.ee/exodustrailcamera https://bit.ly/TheDeerGearPodcast

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 up your odds at a giant during everyone's favorite time of year, listen up! We discuss: -The rut is the same time every single year -Use thermals to your advantage! -Does the moon really help? -Changing strategies for post-lockdown -Corn is KING! -Access is key to shooting a late November buck -Using camp fire smoke as an effective cover scent And so much more!   CONNECT:  https://linktr.ee/exodustrailcameras  https://linktr.ee/TheLandPodcast  https://bit.ly/TheDeerGearPodcast

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 up your odds at a giant during everyone's favorite time of year, listen up! We discuss: -The rut is the same time every single year -Is November the best time of year to kill a mature buck -Don's favorite time to kill a mature buck -Should you hang a new stand in November -Where you should hunt going in blind in November -The part of the rut where you will see the most daylight buck activity -Changing strategies for the lockdown -What to do when its a warm rut -Keep your trail camera pictures from this year!!! -Homecoming bucks -Make the best of your one week in November -Can you kill a specific buck during the rut -Why thanksgiving is the best time to kill a giant And so much more!   CONNECT:  https://linktr.ee/exodustrailcameras  https://linktr.ee/TheLandPodcast  https://bit.ly/TheDeerGearPodcast

On today's episode of The Exodus Podcast, we are back in the studio for part two of this two part podcast topic, talking with the owner of Bowhunting Ohio Whitetails Ryan Springer. Ryan's outfitting service consistently puts 100's of DIY clients on mature ohio bucks, and has gathered a TON of intel from what all of his clients see out in the woods. We discuss: -Running a DIY Guide service -When are the majority of big bucks killed during the rut -What time of day are bucks scent checking scrapes during the seeking phase -When should you start sitting all day -When do bucks leave does after breeding -Ryan's strategy for hunting public land during the rut -Should you switch stands mid-day -Staying mentally tough for all day sits -The best time of day for an encounter with a mature buck -When is peak daytime movement for the rut And so much more!   CONNECT:  https://linktr.ee/exodustrailcameras  https://linktr.ee/TheLandPodcast  https://bit.ly/TheDeerGearPodcast

On today's episode of The Exodus Podcast, e are back in the studio for part one of this two part podcast topic, talking with renowned whitetail biologist and host of the Deer University Podcast Dr. Bronson Strickland. Bronson has devoted years to studying whitetails and has helped the hunting industry as a whole expand what they knew or thought they knew about whitetails. We discuss: -Do bucks look for new does only during the middle of the day -The best mid-day spots for the rut -How long do bucks stay with does in heat -Does the rut happen on the same days every year -The best time during the rut for peak daytime buck activity -How far will bucks travel to find the next hot doe -How long bucks are gone when traveling to find a hot doe And so much more!   CONNECT:  https://linktr.ee/exodustrailcameras  https://linktr.ee/TheLandPodcast  https://bit.ly/TheDeerGearPodcast

On today's episode of The Exodus Podcast, We are back in the studio talking everything trail cameras for all phases of the rut. That magical time of year is almost here so listen up! We discuss: -Recapping chad's bull from Idahos September Elk Season -Chad and Jakes plans for this whitetail season -Planning for a late October trip to hunt Iowa -How jake is using historical trail camera data from his Illinois farm to hunt his target buck -The October trail camera checklist you should follow -Why you should ALWAYS use lithium batteries -Solar panels are life savers -The best place to hang a trail camera for lots of pictures of bucks -How high is too high? -How to get great night pictures -Scrapes or bedding trails for October trail cameras? -Analyzing what that picture of a buck tells you -Organizing your trail camera pictures for easy data analysis -Running trail cameras on big woods scrapes -Photo mode or video mode? -Scrape lines or rub lines? And so much more!   CONNECT:  https://linktr.ee/exodustrailcameras  https://linktr.ee/TheLandPodcast  https://bit.ly/TheDeerGearPodcast