The WHTL Podcast - Whitetail Deer Hunting Tactics, Stories & Expert Guests
Jake Hofer
Welcome to Trail Cam Radio, as we dive into all things trail cameras, deer hunting, whitetails, wildlife research, outdoors, camera traps, and expert guest advice. Speaking from our own experience of running a trail camera company over the years, we hope to share as much valuable information through this deer hunting podcast.
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Jun 29, 2021 • 60min
#185 - Jeff Sturgis: Small Parcel Deer Hunting | Summer Whitetail Food | Mock Scrapes That Work!
In this episode, we're sharing a conversation from our most recent trip to Wisconsin/Minnesota. After recording a Whitetail Cribs with Jeff Sturgis we have him answer questions submitted by listeners. We cover: - Deadly Mock Scrapes - Small Parcel Deer Hunting - Summer Food Strategy - And Much More Connect: https://linktr.ee/exodustrailcameras https://linktr.ee/TheLandPodcast
Jun 22, 2021 • 1h 4min
#184 - Finding a Summer Buck to Kill in November With Don Higgins
In this episode, we catch up with Don Higgins. We hear the story of Mel (the #2 typical shot in Illinois). And cover some of the following: Finding a summer buck to kill in the rut? What do you see all great parcels having in common?Summer bucks- Nov 6th ish - you ask this next? What was one thing you cringe at for what you did previously on a farm? https://linktr.ee/exodustrailcameras https://linktr.ee/TheLandPodcast
Jun 15, 2021 • 45min
#183 - Designing Deer Parcels for Deer Not People (The Key Difference) With the Habitat Podcast
In this episode, we have Jared and Brian from the Habitat Podcast. They make the trip to stop in at the office and talk all about Habitat Management. We cover: - Their style of land management - Soil strategy for food plots -Timber management: How much is too much, what is enough? - Farm breakdown - What they've learned on their land journey Instagram Facebook Website info@exodusoutdoorgear.com
Jun 8, 2021 • 1h 21min
#182 - What Is A Hard Earned Buck? - Byron Horton
In this episode, we sit down with Byron Horton in the Exodus studio. We cover a wide range of topics from off-season topics, late October deer hunts, and the Mount Rushmore of the best deer hunters. Feel free to connect with us: Instagram Facebook Website info@exodusoutdoorgear.com
Jun 2, 2021 • 46min
#181 - Why Running Trail Cameras in June Aren't a Waste of Time
June is a month where we can finally start getting excited about whitetails again. Spring Turkey season is a wrap, summer food plots are coming to a close, and #velvetfest is just around the corner. If you think running trail cameras in June is a waste of time, think again, and stay tuned. Feel free to connect with us: Instagram Facebook Website info@exodusoutdoorgear.com
May 26, 2021 • 1h 20min
#180 - Cody D'Acquisto: If You Know Where a Buck Is Bedded and Feeding, That Deer Should be Dead & KS Draw Results are IN
We're going deep into the Exodus archive to share this interview with Cody D'Acquisto. Cody and the D'Acquisto family are deer hunting machines that consistently tag big bucks every deer season. Cody's dad, Andrae D'Acquisto, founded Lone Wolf in the 1980's and was a pioneer for aggressive bowhunting strategies. Listen as he discusses the art of hunting specific bucks in midwestern states like Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin. Feel free to connect with us: Instagram Facebook Website info@exodusoutdoorgear.com
May 18, 2021 • 1h 8min
#179 -Q/A: How Many Trail Cameras Are TOO MAny?
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May 11, 2021 • 1h 28min
#178 - John Eberhart - Hunting Public Land Pressured Bucks, Tree Saddle, and Scent Control
In this episode, we talk about Exodus, an upcoming turkey hunt, and reviving an old, but gold podcast with John Eberhart. We're diving into the Exodus archive once again for an interview we did with John Eberhart at his home in 2017. Video Version of Interview: http://bit.ly/2AO8zqM We talk about: - Pressured Mature Buck Patterns - Keying In Early Season Food Source that Transition to Rut Locations - Scouting Terrain for Mature Bucks - Using Saddles For Deer Hunting - Key Scent Control Tactics - Strategically Hunting Scrapes - Pre-Prepping Trees For Saddle Hunting - His Thoughts on Using Ozone For Scent Elimination - Hunting Bucks During the Rut and Pre-Rut - Bedding Areas and Safety Zones John's Most Recent Publications: Bowhunting Pressured Whitetails: https://amzn.to/2R66NGVPrecision Bowhunting: A Year-Round Approach To Taking Mature Whitetails: https://amzn.to/2U8CQYI Bowhunting Whitetails The Eberhart Way: https://amzn.to/2B2eZTr Feel free to connect with us: Instagram- @ExodustrailcamerasFacebook- @Exodusoutdoorgearwww.exodusoutdoorgear.cominfo@exodusoutdoorgear.com
May 4, 2021 • 47min
#177 - How Much Does the Average Hunter Spend a Year? - The Budget Hunter
In this episode, we hop on a call with TJ Doherty. TJ resides in IL and runs an account Intstagarm named The Budget Hunter. When most people are trying to share less with what's going on near them on public land, TJ is sharing his struggles and success year-round. In this episode, we talk about what he has going on for this upcoming year and how to save a few dollars! Connect with Exodus: Facebook Website LinkTree Connect with TJ: @TheBudgetHunter
Apr 27, 2021 • 42min
#176 - The $100M Dollar Outdoor Conglomerate Taking Over the Industry (Probably)
In this episode, we broke down the most recent acquisition in the outdoor industry. GSM Outdoors purchased Plano Synergy's Hunting and Archery Brands. We discuss if this is good or bad for the industry and what direction things seem to be headed. Connect with Exodus: Facebook Website LinkTree
