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

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

On today's BONUS episode of The Exodus Podcast, We are back in the studio talking with Chris Creed from Afflictor Broadheads! Chris is a pro when it comes to tracking blood trails from any shot you can imagine on a whitetail! We discuss: -Does "No Man's Land" actually exist? -The full anatomy of a whitetails vitals -The "Vital V" and how it affects blood trails -What the different blood colors mean about your shot -How big is the "deadly" shot zone? -Where to aim for every shot angle possible -Should you take a frontal shot -Is bigger really better when it comes to broadheads? -What blood trails look like from different shot placements -The different types of blood you'll find on your arrow post-shot and what they mean -There are different types of bubbles in blood trails? -Using Hydrogen Peroxide on blood trails -How long should you wait after shooting? -Wait times based on different types of blood -Should you push a one-lung or liver-shot deer? -What to bring in your pack for blood trailing 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 with Garret Boelkes and Grant Putnam of Last Breath TV. Garrett and Grant are both seasoned veterans when it comes to killing mature bucks. We discuss: -What they have learned from running 40+ trail cameras -Top trail camera locations for breaking down a new area -When do you give up on a trail camera set and move it? -How much of a difference does edge feathering on a farm make -Tactics and strategies for using decoys in farm country -The best fields to use a decoy in -A hunt breakdown of killing a target buck with a decoy -Calling effectively when using a decoy -The optimal conditions for using a decoy -The best areas for using decoys -Dates to key in on when using a decoy -Effective gun season strategies -Taking longer shots with a slug gun -Shooting tighter groups with a shotgun -Ground blind or stand for gun hunting -Slug gun vs Muzzleloader 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 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! CONNECT: https://linktr.ee/exodustrailcameras https://linktr.ee/TheLandPodcast https://bit.ly/TheDeerGearPodcast