The Southern Outdoorsmen Hunting Podcast

Today, we are joined by father-son duo Daryl & Jordan Jones. Daryl is an extremely accomplished deer hunter, with a mind-blowing 300+ bucks taken with a bow in his life. In this episode, Daryl gives insight into his background when it comes to bow hunting and how he stays consistently successful, whether he is hunting public land in his home state of North Carolina or anywhere else in the country.

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Today we are throwing it back to one of our all time favorite episodes - scrape hunting with Troy Pottenger. Troy is well known for his success tagging giant bucks using scrapes. This episode is a deep dive into Troy's approach to scrape hunting, whether it be hunting natural scrapes or creating highly effective mock scrapes. This is one of the most in-depth discussions on hunting whitetail deer on scrapes you will EVER hear.

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When it comes to tactics that create a ton of listener success stories, Richard Fought's calling techniques are right at the top. Today, we revisit the subject with Richard and do a deep dive on his calling techniques, how to call without spooking deer, what has worked for our listeners since the first time we talked about this and more.

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In this listener Q&A, we cover:

We also cover our plans for some upcoming hunts!

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Learn the truth about hunting scrapes and why they’re not just nighttime sign. Big woods whitetail expert Steve Sherk of Sherk's Guide Service reveals how to find the right scrapes near bedding cover that produce consistent daylight activity on mature bucks. We dive into identifying productive scrapes, trail camera strategies, calling setups, and how to capitalize during October and the rut.

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On this Thursday Q&A we are covering:

1. Do's & Don'ts of hunting near property boundaries

2. Why do bucks seem to like rubbing one species of tree vs another?

3. Hunting around SMZ's (Streamside Managment Zones)

We then cover some recent scouting/squirrel hunting we have been doing!

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In this episode, we are in Pennsylvania talking with Joe and Beau Martonik about all things big woods deer hunting, with an emphasis on ground hunting! Joe has had a lot of success over the years tagging big bucks from the ground. In this episode he breaks down his mothod of slip hunting through clear cuts while calling to bring mature bucks into bow range.

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We just got back from a great hunt in Georgia, targeting feed trees with our buddy Greg Maher! Greg was on the show last year talking about how to effectively hunt feed trees, and this week we put his strategy to the test in person!

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Hunting rub lines can unlock some of the best opportunities to encounter mature bucks — if you know how to read them the right way. In this episode, legendary Arkansas mountain hunter Moe Shepherd joins us to break down decades of experience hunting mountain country bucks, explaining how rub lines reveal travel patterns, bedding areas, and rut behavior. Whether you’re new to deer hunting or a seasoned woodsman, this deep dive will give you proven tactics for finding success in tough terrain.

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Georgia bowhunter Robert Carter joins us to share his bowhunting secrets from over 30 years of chasing deer on Georgia public land. From setting up inside 15 yards with a stickbow to finding hot persimmon and water oak trees, Robert breaks down how he consistently kills deer in thick cover. If you want to get closer, hunt smarter, and learn from a true woodsman, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. Got a question for the show? Submit a listener Q&A form - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1uMXP Grab some Southern Outdoorsmen merch here - https://l...

Today, we are talking with  @WhitetailResearch  on some extremely unique and interesting insights into buck behavior that have come out of a year-long thermal drone study! Derrick Dixon is the man behind the channel/website Whitetail Research. In today's episode we dive into his findings from his year long study using a thermal drone to observe buck movement. Subjects: • The factor that allowed Derrick to time when bucks would get up & move. • Do bucks really move farther in the morning or evening? • Are thermals more important than wind? • How much do acorns change deer movement? • Why don’t mature bucks show up...

This week we sit down with our buddy Mark Smith. Mark is a bow tech at Mark's Outdoors in Vestavia Hills, Alabama. We discuss some of Mark's craziest stories of working in a bow shop, and have a discussion about prepping your archery equipment for deer season.

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Today on the show, Virginia mountain hunter Ralph Barton breaks down his early-season bowhunting strategy in the big woods. Ralph shares how he scouts for productive acorn trees, pinpoints bedding areas, and uses persistence to get deer into bow range in some of the toughest terrain in the eastern US. From reading feed trees to adjusting stands by just a few yards, his approach shows how to consistently find deer in low-density mountain country consistently.

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In this Thursday Q&A we cover:

We also discuss our recent time spent with Derrick Dixon of Whitetail Research, and anounce some upcoming videos with him!

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Dr. Grant Woods, one of the nation’s leading deer biologists, explains the secret language of scrapes and rubs — and reveals what most hunters get wrong about deer scent, communication, and rut behavior. In this episode, we cover: • How bucks actually use scrapes and rubs to communicate • The truth about deer scent and why you can’t fool a buck’s nose • Pre-rut, rut, and post-rut hunting strategies that really work • Stand placement, access, and how to avoid alerting deer • What hunters should know about small property management Whether you’re a bowhunter chasing your first buck or a veteran trying to pa...

In this throwback episode, we sit down with our friend Tony Myers, a veteran Alabama hunter who’s been chasing deer since the 1970s. Tony shares lessons he learned from old-timers in the early days, how deer behavior shifted after dog hunting was banned, and the subtle signs that separate consistent hunters from the rest.

We dive into:

Early season scouting strategies and why Tony likes to push close before opener.

Key deer foods like greenbrier, honeysuckle, and white oaks — and how feeding patterns change through the season.

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In this part 2 episode with Alan Altizer, we go deep on the difference in hunting any buck vs. focusing on one buck. We also have an extremley in depth conversation on wind, thermals and how mature bucks use them in ways other deer do not. Other subjects:

The difference in mindset between hunting any buck versus targeting one specific mature buck.

How tactics shift depending on whether you’re hunting for opportunity or for a particular deer.

The role of trail cameras — when they help, when they mislead, and why woodsmanship still matters more.

In this Q&A episode, we cover:

1. What do you focus on when an area has oaks and agriculture (food everywhere).

2. Why am I getting deer on camera but never seeing them in person?

3. What trail cams do we recommend for public land?

We also talk about the late summer shift that bucks typically do, what causes the shift, and more.

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In this episode of The Southern Outdoorsmen Podcast, we sit down with legendary hunter Alan Altizer to talk about one of the most powerful deer hunting concepts you’ll ever hear: how a buck’s greatest strength can also be his biggest weakness.Alan shares decades of hard-earned woodsmanship — from reading washed-out tracks and understanding how deer use their senses, to why trail cameras can actually work against you. He explains how mature bucks rely on their strongest traits for survival, and how hunters can use those very strengths to finally outsmart them. • How to read tracks to understand a buck’s...

In this Thursday Q&A episode, we cover:

We also cover Jacob joining the "privileged hunters" with his new club! We go over what finally got him to join a club, along with how he is approaching the new property, and what scouting he will be doing before season comes in.

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Today, we are visiting with our buddy Richard Fought of Arkansas. Richard is a very well-known bowhunter in his area and a true woodsman by any standard. Longtime listeners will remember our episodes with Richard going all the way back to 2018! In this episode, we touch on what often separates GREAT bowhunters from everyone else, and what most guys miss when it comes to perfecting their craft.

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Jeff Phillips runs one of Virginia's largest social media accounts related to deer hunting - Star City Whitetails on Facebook.

In this episode, we visit with Jeff at his home in Roanoke, Virginia, to talk about how he got started, the community he has built, and some of the most memorable bucks he has had submitted to his page over the years.

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Beginning in 2013, the Penn State Deer-Forest Study is the crown jewel of Dr. Duane Diefenbach's career in research. With over 1200 whitetail deer trapped and fitted with GPS collars, the study has collected an absolutely massive amount of data on how deer navigate the big woods and avoid hunters! Today Dr. Diefenbach reveals some of the most interesting information for hunters that has come from the study so far. 00:00 Introduction and Initial Challenges in Deer Tracking 01:23 Meet Dr. Dwayne Diefenbach: Background and Research 01:59 Long-Term Deer Research and Key Findings 04:31 Insights from GPS Tracking and Deer Movements 09:29 The Fascinating Story of...

In this Q&A episode, we cover: 1. Using Trail Cams to Pattern Bucks - Is One Daylight Picture enough? 2. How to find spots to be aggressive in this fall? 3. How to hunt feed trees in areas with few feed trees 4. Bonus: A Great ditch funnel example! Got a question for the show? Submit a listener Q&A form - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1uMXP Grab some Southern Outdoorsmen merch here - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1u4aK Join Woodsman Wire - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1u4aR Use the promo code “southern” for a discount on your...

Today we sit down with a very highly requested guest - Steve Sherk of Sherk's Guide Service.

To run a guiding business on public lands, in a big woods setting, you have to be exceptionally in tuned with how bucks use the woods and move acorss the landscape! Steve has years of experience not only tagging big bucks himself, but also putting other hunters into positions to get a shot at a big woods buck. In this episode, we talk:

On this viewer Q&A we cover: 1. Scouting swamps for deer in the summer - best way to avoid snakes? 2. One Career that is GREAT if you want to hunt a lot3. E-Scouting for deer - what are some features to look for on a map that you can go scout? Got a question for the show? Submit a listener Q&A form - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1uMXPGrab some Southern Outdoorsmen merch here - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1u4aKJoin Woodsman Wire - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1u4aRUse the promo code “southern” for a disc...

Today we sit down with our good buddy, and a living legend of Alabama public land hunting, Michael Perry. Michael is one of the most successful hunters we know and has several different deer in the record books, including the state record muzzloader buck (196"!). In this episode, we talk with Michael about how he developed his style of deer hunting and how he stays on good bucks.

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This is a fun one! We asked you guys to send in questions on our social media accounts, and y'all delivered! In this episode, we are running through a long list of listener questions. Many of the questions have to do with early-season hunting and scrapes, while others focus on terrain features and more!

In a food-rich environment, how do you narrow down the feed trees to hunt?

How do you find bucks in October when they aren’t laying down much sign?

How do you find deer sign in Piney Woods with li...

Today we are sitting down with our buddy Johnathan Moreland, one of the most accomplished traditional bowhunters we know. Johnathan has taken a ton of great bucks in Arkansas with traditional equipment, including a 186" buck. Subjects:

- Woodsmanship and Early Hunting Days - Hunting with Traditional Bows - The Joy of Hunting: Fun Over Trophies - Scouting Tips and Gear Recommendations - Understanding Scent and Thermals in Hunting - Challenges of Finding Buck Beds in the South - Traveling and Hunting in Different Terrains - Learning to Read Terrain Features - Fundamentals of Hunting in Different Seasons ...

On this episode, we're visiting with our good friend Michael Perry to discuss the conditions heading into the 2025 deer season. Unlike last year, much of the country is getting more than enough rain and the mast crops in many areas is looking strong! Michael has tagged some of his largest bucks in years similar to this, so here he gives us a rundown of what to expect this season, and what you can be doing now to take maximum advantage of the good conditions.

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Today we are talking with our buddies Jeremy Aron and Daniel Lemmon of Do it Yourself Hunter. They are both true woodsmen and seem to always be able to find bucks no matter where they go. Today we are talking about what makes them successful and some of their best hunting stories. Subjects:

- The Dynamic Duo: Jeremy and Daniel - Hunting Styles and Strategies - The Importance of Timing in Hunting - In the Field Tips and Gear Recommendations - Career Advice for Aspiring Hunters - Balancing Work and Hunting - Career Advice and Self-Employment ...

On this Thursday Q&A we cover:

1. What are some tips for asking non-hunter landowners for permission to hunt?

2. What are some good setups for hunting bucks midday (10-2)?

3. How do you know whether or not you need to take more does off a property?

We then talk about some recent summer scouting Andrew has been doing on his club and how the mast crop is looking for much of the southeast this year!

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In this video, we are talking with Aaron Warbritton of  ⁨@TheHuntingPublic⁩  about improving your odds in the deer woods, even on limited time. Subjects include:

• How to find deer quickly when time is limited

• Weekend warrior deer hunting tactics for success

• Scouting strategies for high-odds deer setups

• How to hunt efficiently on public land

• Reading terrain and sign to locate deer bedding

• Setting up close without getting busted

• How to capitalize on...

This week we are hitting some listener Q&A submissions, then talking about how we are planning our trip for Iowa! Q&A's are: 1. How can you hunt your best spots every year without the deer learning to avoid those spots? 2. What are some tips for getting your kids into hunting? After the Q&A's, we talk about our plans for Iowa, including how we are e-scouting before the hunt, gear recommendations and more. We also share the #1 thing we have learned to NOT do when going on a hunting trip! Got a question for the show? Submit a...

This one has been years in the making! Long-time listeners know Scott, and Mark is a lifelong buddy of Scott's.

They are known to us locally as the kings of a certain WMA...having a very long history of killing great bucks out there. One great thing about Scott & Mark is that they keep things simple, and anyone could use these tactics. Subjects include:

- The #1 piece of sign to focus on for locating mature bucks

- Always scout after a good rain

- Finding a buck's orbit

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“You can know all this stuff and still not be a killer. You’ve got to put yourself in position over and over again and be willing to blow it and keep learning. That’s what a good predator does.” - Jim Forbes

In this throwback episode, we are bringing EP. 190 back to the top of the feed! In this episode, we interview Jim Forbes, a highly successful mountain buck hunter from Virginia.

Jim has kept a journal of all his hunters for 30+ years. Over the years he has identifi...

Today we sit down with Clay Newcomb of  ⁨@MeatEaterTV⁩ , host of the Bear Grease Podcast on the  ⁨@MeatEaterPodcastNetwork⁩ .Clay has hunted all over his state of Arkansas as well as across the country. While he is mainly known for bear hunting, he also has quite a wall full of big whitetails! In this episode, we discuss Clay's upbringing hunting the piney woods of Southern Arkansas and his transition into mountain hunting later on. In this episode, he explains: - Why timing is the most important aspect of having a successful deer hunt- Not getting sucked into sign- Looking at the landscap...

For this Thursday Q&A we are covering:

We also cover our big plans for this fall...we drew the tag we wanted!!

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What really makes a buck disappear? In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Steve Ditchkoff from the Auburn University Deer Lab—one of the most respected whitetail researchers in the country—to unpack the real science behind deer movement, hunting pressure, and how deer learn to avoid us. We cover decades of GPS-collar research and get into the nuts and bolts of what’s really happening in the woods when the deer hunker down. Whether you hunt every weekend or just once a season, this episode is packed with insights that will change the way you think about deer b...

Today we are hitting some listener Q&A submissions as well as recapping some recent trips we went on! Questions:

1. Do we ever try to target specific bucks? Why or why not?

2. What are our thoughts on using handheld thermals to avoid bumping deer while entering and exiting the woods?

We go on to discuss Jacobs fishing trip in Venice, LA, Jacob's successful turkey hunt in WI, or recent road trip we spent recording podcast interviews, and Andrew's new strategy for scouting his club.

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If you are trying to learn how to hunt whitetail deer on terrain features, this episode will be a "light bulb moment" for you.

Chuck Young is a very accomplished mountain hunter from western Arkansas. He focuses heavily on 3 particular types of terrain features that he has found success on over, and over again.

We discuss what those 3 types of terrain features are, why they are productive, and how to hunt each of them. We then dive into the best of the best when it comes to hunting terrain: compounding features.

Dan Moultrie is the creator of Moultrie trail cameras and Moultrie feeders. Today, we talk with him about his upbringing hunting in the deep south and the journey of his company in the hunting industry. Dan has lived an incredible life and has tons of amazing hunting stories ranging from whitetails in the southeast, to close calls with Grizzly Bears in remote Alaska! We cover it all in this interview!

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We went to Mississippi State University to talk with our friend Dr. Bronson Strickland about some recent research around weather patterns and deer movement times! MSU used GPS collars to track wild deer in Mississippi, then took the data and used it to study how weather patterns affect deer movement.

This is a very fascinating episode that you won't want to miss!

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In this episode, we sit down with Brandon Gowan, a longtime listener turned lethal public land deer hunter. Over the last four years, Brandon has built an incredibly repeatable system for killing mature bucks on high-pressure land — and he shares it all in this detail-packed conversation.

Brandon breaks down how a Japanese philosophy of continuous improvement from his job at Toyota transformed the way he hunts. He shares how asking “why” has helped him pattern bucks, refine his trail camera strategies, and create a career-hunting balance that gives him a major edge.

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Derek Norwood hunts extreme terrain, in extreme ways.

Derek is well-known in his home state of Florida for being extremely consistent in taking down top-tier bucks for his area. We traveled to Plant City, FL, to Derek's shop to sit down and talk about his life in the woods. Some of the topics include:

- The bucks in central Florida are bigger than you think

- How growing up dog hunting taught Derek how bucks escape through swamps

- The story of Derek's father passing away on a...

In this episode we are hitting more listener Q&A submissions! We also are discussing Andrew's new hunting club and our approach to breaking down a brand new property.

00:51 Q&A Session Begins 01:25 New Hunting Club Experience 01:56 Scouting the New Property 02:51 Exploring the Terrain 04:08 Hunting Strategies and Observations 07:10 How to ask for Club Rules and Member Insights 29:56 Finding and Joining Hunting Clubs 35:19 Discussing Hunting Clubs and Locations 38:07 Q&A: Hunting in Food and Cover Rich Environments 45:52 Q&A: Hunting in East Texas 47:27 Q&A: Scouting and Hunting Techniques 52:37 Q&A: Saddle Setup for Rifle...

Dr. Will Gulsby has been researching whitetail deer for almost 20 years. He is currently at Auburn University at the college of Forestry, Wildlife and Environment. Over the years Dr. Gulsby has been part of a ton of interesting research around whitetail deer and has unique insights into the data, being both a researcher and a hunter. In this conversation, we focus on a study conducted in South Carolina on a large hunting property where many of the deer were fitted with GPS collars and then tracked. 03:38 Coolest Experiences as a Deer Researcher 09:10 Insights on Deer Movement and Habitat Selection 16:35...

In this episode we are talking about the most effective method we have found for locating target bucks before the season, without the use of bait or minerals! We then get into some listener Q&A submissions:

- How to locate bucks with no bait - What are our plans for this deer season - Advice for hunting public land for the first time - Is it hard to fly with firearms and gear for a hunt? - When are we going to hunt South Florida? 42:19 How much elevation change before you get thermal currents? - Should...

Jamie Mccay is a public land bowhunting LEGEND in Alabama. You'd be hard pressed to find anyone more consistent on big bucks on public in the deep south than him. Jamie's tactics come from a lifetime of developing woodsmanship, and in this episode we dive into the subtle things that help him stay on the bucks. Subjects: - If you look for the obvious sign, you'll miss the IMPORTANT sign - Why Jamie tags most of his bucks in areas with little to no buck sign - Going from a meat hunter to a big buck hunter - The...

This podcast has been years in the making! We are joined by our close friends Sam and Blakelee Moody to talk about some recent hunts with them, including one where Sam tagged his first bird. In this episode we go over their last few years of hunting trying to tag their first longbeards and bucks. Subjects include:

- Napping in unfortunate places

- Hunting for 3 years for an opportunity

- Persistence always wins

- Andrew & Sam's successful hunt

- Blakelee being an elite crawler

- Hunting is...

When the gobblers get tight-lipped and hang up just out of range, that’s when lifelong woodsman Brian Parker gets excited. In this sit-down we pull decades of Georgia turkey experience out of Brian— from box-call finesse to patience ambushes that turn the toughest toms into tagged birds.

The tough turkeys are the ones where you create your style and learn the most. In this episode, Brian walks us through how he got started hunting, learning from his uncles and others. He explains how he took their hunting strategy and molded it into his own. Thi...

In this episode, we discuss hunting turkeys in the final days of the season! Jacob and his bother Thomas had an incredible late season last year, both tagging out in Alabama in the late part of the season. We discuss how your strategy may change in the late season, where gobblers may shift to as the days get hotter, changes in calling, scouting for late season turkeys and more!

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In this episode, we sit down with Scott Trulock, owner of Trulock Chokes and a true Southern outdoorsman, to talk about all things turkey hunting, shotguns, and the wild journey of learning to hunt when no one else in your family does it.

Scott shares how he got hooked on turkey hunting after his time in the Marine Corps — with no mentors, no traditions, and no roadmap. We dive deep into how hunting in the Deep South has changed over the years, why today’s turkey seasons feel so different, and how gear (especially chokes) h...

In this episode we are answering a listener Q&A submission about hunting silent birds on heavily hunted public ground! We also discuss how to scout for turkeys both from a map scouting perspective, as well as a boots on the ground prespective.

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This week we are talking with Todd Bigbee about his passion for turkey hunting in the deep south! Todd is a lifelong turkey hunter and cut his teeth hunting public ground in Alabama. We discuss some of the things Todd learned from the great turkey hunters he knew as a kid, including his father Shorty Bigbee, who was renowned as one of the best turkey hunters around in his day! This episode is jam packed with great stories and timeless lessons for anyone who turkey hunts.

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On this episode we are talking all about creek bottom turkey hunting! This is common this time of year; gobblers fly down and immediately head for the nearest creek with their hens. In this episode we talk about what has been working for us and our buddies and go over some very eventful hunts from this past week!

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"Coach" Ron Watters and Bo Smith each have over 50 years of turkey hunting experience. They both cut their teeth turkey hunting in the hills of east Alabama, learning from the old-time turkey hunters back in the 1960s and 70s. In this interview, we talk with them about how they got started turkey hunting, who were the men who first taught them, and dig into wisdom that can only be gained through over 5 decades of chasing wild turkeys on public and leased ground in the Deep South!

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Today we are throwing it back to a great discussion on all things public land turkey hunting with our buddy Lyle Gilbert! This podcast originally aired a few years back.

Our buddy Lyle Gilbert of Houndstooth Game Calls stopped by the show to talk high-pressure public land turkey hunting in the Deep South! Lyle is a bonafide turkey hunter who comes to the table with decades of experience chasing birds across the south on public and private lands. Subjects include:

Ronnie "Cuz" Strickland is a legend in the outdoor world, especially when it comes to turkey hunting.

A long-time friend of the show, Cuz, first came on The Southern Outdoorsmen on Episode 6! Cuz has always been generous with his time and his knowledge, and in this interview, we talk with him about his upbringing.

Cuz learned to hunt from some of the deep south old pros - local legends who learned to hunt when game was much more scarce. He even learned from some legends before they were legends...

Our season is off to a great start! In this epiosde we sit down iwht Jacob's brother, Thomas, to discuss his first solo bird! Andrew and Jacob have also had some very eventful hunts, including some success on some Alabama public land.

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Like many of our past guests, Robert is cut from the cloth of old school turkey killers. He spent a lot of time with some legendary figures in the Alabama turkey hunting scene such as Doug Camp of Camp Callers and Coach Ron Watters. In this episode he shares a lot of great insight from himself, as well as things he learned from some of those local legends.

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We just got back from our South Florida turkey hunt! We had a great time and recorded some great interviews - in this episode we go over everything that happened on the hunt, what we learned about chasing Osceola turkeys for the first time and go over some calling tips.

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Bob Walker is a turkey hunting legend in the southeast.

A longtime guide at the legendary Bent Creek Lodge in Alabama, Bob has spent many years hunting every day of turkey season. Throughout the years, Bob has observed a lot of turkey behavior...and a lot of turkey hunter behavior!

In this episode, Bob shares some of his biggest lessons learned while turkey hunting. We dive deep on turkey behavior, turkey calling, and more. He also shares some very interesting tidbits from his experience guiding other turkey hunters...

Throwback time! This is one of our most listened to turkey episodes ever, and for good reason! Dave Owens of the Pinhoti Project is a great turkey hunter, and he is great at communicating what makes him successful.

This episode originally aired several years ago, and has racked up many listener success stores since it was released! Make sure you check out Dave's youtube channel here - https://www.youtube.com/c/DaveOwensthePinhotiProject

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Eddie Salter is an absolute legend in the world of turkey hunting.

We drove to his place in Evergreen, Alabama to sit down and talk with him about his greatest lessons learned over the years. This episode has everything from hunting history to practical advice on turkey calling and hunting to hilarious hunting stories!

Eddie is a great guy, a true woodsman and an incredible storyteller. Whether he is talking about his grandfather figuring out how to make a mouth call in 1929, or some of his most memorable hunts...

In this Q&A edition of the show, we are talking about the recent push in Louisiana to ban trail cams on WMA's. We also cover recent events at Alabama's Conservation Advisory Board (CAB) meeting, which included a proposed change to the daily bag limit for deer in Alabama, as well as license cost increases.

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In this video, we sit down with Mississippi legend and world champion turkey caller Preston Pittman.

Preston has spent a life in the woods of Mississippi, hunting and fishing for any game species the state offers, but is best known for turkey calling and hunting. We talk with Preston about his upbrining, his old-school turkey hunting mentors from the 1960's, and some of Preston's best hunting stories and lessons learned in the turkey woods.

Preston also gives a demonstration of how to call turkeys with your natural voice.

On this episode, we are answering some listener Q&A submissions!

We then go on to discuss our upcoming turkey season and some of the things we are doing to prepare!

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Dr. Will Gulsby of Auburn University has participated in many fascinating research projects about whitetail deer and wild turkeys in the South! In this episode we sit down with him to go through some research he has done around gobbling activity. Subjects include:

- What makes turkeys start gobbling?

- How to maximize the amount of gobbling you hear

- What are the ideal days for gobbling activity?

- What are the weather days that you are most likley going get skunked on?

- Habitat affects gobbling??

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Today we are recapping our recent big buck contest held with Weaver Meat Processing in Hartselle, AL! We had a great turnout and had some mind blowing deer come through for the competition. Subjects:

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Our buddies, Johnathan Holsomback and Baxley Shores are two of the best shed hunters and post-season scouters that we know! In this episode we met up with Baxley and Johnathan to talk about the unexpected places they usually find sheds on public ground in Alabama. We also discuss what information sheds can give you for deer hunting upcoming seasons and one interesting trick Johnathan has learned for locating sheds on properties dominated by pine plantations.

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Today, we are doing a THROWBACK to one of our favorite scouting episodes! Nathan Killen & Rusty Johnson are both top-notch hunters when it comes to targeting mature bucks on public land, and on this episode, we had them both on to discuss their post-season scouting strategies.

Rusty Johnson and Nathan Killen have several things in common, things like consistently tagging some of the biggest bucks in their area, and a love for post-season scouting & shed hunting. Both Rusty and Nathan attribute a lot of their success to the work they are putting in right...

This is PART 2 of a 2 part series with our buddy Alan Summerford. Listen to part 1 here - https://youtu.be/0MjqzGwK5pk

Today we are talking with our good buddy Alan Summerford about all things big bucks & property management. Alan tags more giant bucks in the deep south than just about anyone we know - and in this video he gives a rundown of all the most important factors he looks for, or creates, to attract, hold or grow giant bucks year after year. Topics:

- Creating the perfect...

On today's episode, we are hitting some listener Q&A submissions!

We also discussed that the next Alabama Conservation Advisory Board (CAB) meeting will be held March 8, 2025 in Montgomery. Additional info here - https://www.outdooralabama.com/about-us/conservation-advisory-board

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Our buddy Alan Summerford is more consistent on GIANT whitetails in Alabama than anyone we know, and today we talk with him about how he stays consistent!

Alan manages several hunting properties in Alabama and Tennessee and does wildlife consulting with Land and Legacy. In this episode, we go over some post-season scouting and stand prep you can do NOW to set yourself up for success next season. Subjects include:

On this episode, we are going over some listener Q&A submissions, then talking about some recent hunts - which includes Andrew's wife Tiffany getting her first deer this past weekend! Listener questions:

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Today we are joined by our buddy Adam Bice to talk about how he stays successful on mature bucks in the deep south, even with a crazy schedule that allows very little time to hunt. We cover:

and a lot more!

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In today's video, we are answering some listener Q&A submissions!

1. What is the number one thing you should do post season to ensure you have a good deer season next year?

2. How many hunting days does it usually take us to tag a mature buck?

3. What is some good advice for hunting bucks in the snow, in the Deep South?

4. Does leaving a climbing stand in the woods spook deer?

We also cover our recent travels to SHOT show in Las Vegas...

For this episode we traveled to Starkville Mississippi to sit down with Dr. Bronson Strickland of Mississippi State Universities Deer Lab about their recent deep dive into GPS data! MSU took a hard look at the data around buck movement and how it is influenced by BOTH moon phase and moon position. This is a fascinating episode that you will not want to miss! We discuss:

In this episode, we are going over some listener Q&A submissions!

We then covered the last part of our river bottom deer camp, where Jacob had some luck after we recorded Monday's podcast!

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On this episode, we are with our good buddies Wes Moye and Greg Maher talking river bottom and swamp bucks! We are in deer camp and have been hunting for several days, with everyone seeing a lot of deer. Wes has been hunting the area for 40+ years and i this episode, we talk with him about how the deer move in flatlands. Subjects include:

On This episode we are hitting some listener Q&A submissions!

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Today we are talking with our good buddy Michael Perry! Michael is a legend in the state of Alabama, with several bucks in the record books with a bow, rifle and muzzleloader. Michael broke the muzzloader state record in 2021 with a 195" public land monarch. In this episode we tour his legendary trophy room. We cover:

On this episode, we are hitting some listener Q&A submissions:

We then talk about our recent bow hunt in the Mississippi Delta!

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Today we are at the GAR HOLE in the Mississippi Delta! The Gar Hole is Kyler Moppert's deer camp, and in this episode, we are recording in camp after a few days of hunting the swamps of the Mississippi Delta. On this episode we talk with Land Smathers, Randy Catchot, and Kyler Moppert about hunting flat lands. Subjects include:

The wolfpack method strikes again! Jacob was able to tag a GREAT buck on an Alabama WMA recently! In this episode we go over the hunt and the "wolfpack" tactic that led to Jacob's success! Before we talk about the hunt we go over some listener Q&A submissions:

1. Advice for hunting a small, flat property that other people can hunt

2. How to be consistent on mature bucks as a weekend warrior

3. Advice for hunting finger ridges in mountains or big woods

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We have a fun one for our last episode of 2024!

Today, we have Pablo Esquivel and Daniel Williams on to talk deer hunting. We talk about tactics and annual patterns and then get into a lot of storytelling -

and let us say...this will be the most entertaining deer hunting podcast episode you'll hear!

Sit back, listen in, and let's celebrate another great year!

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Thomas Myers is back on the show after tagging another GREAT Alabama WMA buck! In this episode, we discuss Thomas' recent success along with other recent hunts on Alabama public.

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In this video we are talking with Chase Metz about introducing your kids to hunting! Chase is the father of three boys and in this episode he talks about how he introduced hunting to each of them, and what he learned between his oldest and his youngest! Subjects include:

- How to get your kids excited about going hunting

- The key things to keep in mind on their first few hunts

- Making it an adventure

- Realistic expectations

- Intro your kids to firearms

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Today we are talking with Matt Duval of North Carolina! Matt is a new deer hunter but has already found a lot of success. In this episode we talk about how he has gone from novice to someone who is consistently getting on bucks on public land and private land in North Carolina.

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Today we are doing some listener Q&A submissions!

1 - Does Jacob have buck fever? And what is the best way to cure it?

2 - How do you know if a buck you have on camera is going to food or going to bedding?

We then talk about Jacob's recent SOA hunt and a crazy buck encounter he had!

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We're diving deep into the rugged world of mountain buck hunting with the one and only Jason Redd of Canton, North Carolina. This ain't your grandpa's deer hunt – we're talking steep terrain, thickets that'll swallow you whole, and the kind of challenge that'll make a grown man throw up his hands and quit.

Jason, a die-hard traditional bowhunter, spills the beans on how he consistently outsmarts these elusive mountain bucks. It's a game of patience, grit, and a whole lot of gut instinct. From unraveling the mysteries of deer behavior to mastering the art of...

On today's Q&A podcast, we are answering the following:

After the Q&A section, we go over the last day of our Kansas hunt and then discuss hunting the beginning part of Alabama's rifle season. We then go over some of our favorite gear picks so far for this season and some need to know...

Today we are joined by our buddy Travis Murray of Mississippi to talk about his approach to hunting some of the biggest deer the deep south has to offer! We travled to Travis' home in Mississippi to get a full tour of his trophy room and it is by far the most impressive collection of bucks from the deep south we have ever seen. Travis has killed dozens of bucks over the 130" mark, many of which were taken from the ground with traditional equipment.

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Today we are recapping our 2024 Kansas public land deer hunt! We had a great trip and have a ton to talk about with our guests (and cameramen) Seth Johnson and Kaiden Gray. Subjects include:

and a LOT more!

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If you spook your target buck, will he leave and never come back? Today we answer that question with Dr. Gino D'Angelo of the University of Georgia!

Dr. D'Angelo is a professor of Deer Ecology & Managment at Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources at University of Georgia. Throughout his tenure he has been a part of many studies related to whitetail deer, including GPS collar studies across the southeast! In this episode we dive into a question any deer hunter hasx wondered - what happens when you spook a buck? Does he leave...

Today we are going over our game plan for our Kansas trip! We also cover some listener Q&A submissions:

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Today, we are talking with Charlie Klassa, an extremely accomplished traditional bowhunter specializing in hunting big, mature bucks in flat lands and vast swamps! Over the years, Charlie figured out that mature bucks just use the landscape differently than all the other deer and began looking at things differently, allowing him to read the land and predict where mature bucks will travel as compared to all other deer. Subjects:

Today we are joined by Shane Simpson of Trakr to discuss all things blood trailing! Subjects include:

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