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In this episode of HUNTR Podcast, we're joined by Nate and Thomas Crick of Identical Draw to talk about their journey chasing giant whitetails across the Midwest. After purchasing just 80 acres in Kansas, the brothers have encountered multiple 200-inch-class bucks and experienced some incredible hunting opportunities. We break down what makes this property so special, how hunting pressure impacts mature bucks, and what it takes to consistently find world-class whitetails. Thanks for tuning in and we'll catch you on the next one.0:00 Introducing Identical Draw7:53 How Nate & Thomas Got Started Hunting20:25 Building Identical Draw30:49 The Challenges of Hunting Content on YouTube42:04 Why They Bought 80 Acres in Kansas1:05:00 Western Hunting & Public Land Experiences1:30:02 Hunting Opportunities & Future Plans1:38:04 Building Their Hunting App1:50:40 Trail Cameras & Giant Kansas Bucks2:24:37 The Hunt That Changed Everything2:42:00 October Whitetail Hunting Strategy2:54:00 Weather Fronts & Mature Buck MovementCheck out Identical Draw:https://www.youtube.com/@UC8RORS_VAXeXMUIPJoCDfvw https://www.instagram.com/identicaldraw/https://www.identicaldraw.com/SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL:https://www.youtube.com/c/HUNTRTUBEShop HUNTR Merch:https://wearehuntr.com/HUNTR Podcast is presented by:Hoyt Archery: https://hoyt.com (Code HUNTR for 20% off apparel)DeerGro: https://www.deergro.com (Code HUNTR for 15% off)Predator Camo: https://www.predatorcamo.com/ (Code HUNTR for 20% off)Beast Broadheads: https://beastbroadheads.com/ (Code HUNTR for 10% off)Lone Wolf Custom Gear: https://www.lonewolfcustomgear.com/ (Code HUNTR for 10% off your first purchase)Tactacam: https://www.tactacam.com/ (Code HUNTR for 15% off)RackHub: https://www.rack-hub.com/huntr (Code HUNTR for 10% off)Pure Wildlife Blends: https://www.purewildlifeblends.com (Code HUNTR for 10% off)Primos: https://www.primos.com/ (Code HUNTR for 15% off)Bushnell: https://www.bushnell.com/ (Code HUNTR for 15% off)GhostCat Bikes: https://ghostcatbikes.com/?rfsn=9288680.8da010 (Code HUNTR)Redneck Blinds: https://redneckblinds.com/HHA: https://www.hhasports.com/

Early October is here, and knowing when to push in on a mature buck can be the difference between getting an opportunity and watching the season pass you by. In this episode, Jared and Jeremy break down what they’re seeing from mature bucks right now and how aggressive they’re willing to get with their setups. They also get into public land hunting and the bigger challenges facing whitetail management across the country. As October gets underway, the decisions only get tougher and the margin for error gets smaller. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the show.0:00 Intro4:35 Hunting Season Is Underway7:58 Scouting the Big Woods14:17 Mature Buck Behavior Right Now25:56 Getting Aggressive on a Target Buck33:16 How Far Should You Push In?35:40 Acorns Are Changing Deer Movement43:15 Public Land Hunting & Mock Scrapes59:38 The Ohio Buck Recovery Controversy1:24:18 Are States Managing Deer Correctly?1:40:20 Hunter Pressure, Access & Quality Bucks2:02:29 CWD, EHD & the Future of Whitetails2:25:09 Health, Fitness & Closing ThoughtsSUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL:https://www.youtube.com/c/HUNTRTUBEShop HUNTR Merch:https://wearehuntr.com/HUNTR Podcast is presented by:Hoyt Archery: https://hoyt.com (Code HUNTR for 20% off apparel)DeerGro: https://www.deergro.com (Code HUNTR for 15% off)Predator Camo: https://www.predatorcamo.com/ (Code HUNTR for 20% off)Beast Broadheads: https://beastbroadheads.com/ (Code HUNTR for 10% off)Lone Wolf Custom Gear: https://www.lonewolfcustomgear.com/ (Code HUNTR for 10% off your first purchase)Tactacam: https://www.tactacam.com/ (Code HUNTR for 15% off)RackHub: https://www.rack-hub.com/huntr (Code HUNTR for 10% off)Pure Wildlife Blends: https://www.purewildlifeblends.com (Code HUNTR for 10% off)Primos: https://www.primos.com/ (Code HUNTR for 15% off)Bushnell: https://www.bushnell.com/ (Code HUNTR for 15% off)GhostCat Bikes: https://ghostcatbikes.com/?rfsn=9288680.8da010 (Code HUNTR)HHA: https://www.hhasports.com/ (Code HUNTR)Redneck Blinds: https://redneckblinds.com/

In this episode of Hunt Companion, we break down our opening weekend hunts and how we're approaching the first full week of October. With acorns dropping, weather changing, and mature buck patterns starting to shift, we discuss what we're seeing and how it's shaping our hunting strategy moving forward. The season is officially underway, and now it's about reading the conditions, trusting what we've learned, and making the right moves at the right time. Thanks for tuning in, and we'll catch you next week.SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL:https://www.youtube.com/c/HUNTRTUBEShop HUNTR Merch:https://wearehuntr.com/HUNTR Podcast is presented by:Hoyt Archery: https://hoyt.com (Code HUNTR for 20% off apparel)DeerGro: https://www.deergro.com (Code HUNTR for 15% off)Predator Camo: https://www.predatorcamo.com/ (Code HUNTR for 20% off)Beast Broadheads: https://beastbroadheads.com/ (Code HUNTR for 10% off)Lone Wolf Custom Gear: https://www.lonewolfcustomgear.com/ (Code HUNTR for 10% off your first purchase)Tactacam: https://www.tactacam.com/ (Code HUNTR for 15% off)RackHub: https://www.rack-hub.com/huntr (Code HUNTR for 10% off)Pure Wildlife Blends: https://www.purewildlifeblends.com (Code HUNTR for 10% off)Primos: https://www.primos.com/ (Code HUNTR for 15% off)Bushnell: https://www.bushnell.com/ (Code HUNTR for 15% off)GhostCat Bikes: https://ghostcatbikes.com/?rfsn=9288680.8da010 (Code HUNTR)Redneck Blinds: https://redneckblinds.com/HHA: https://www.hhasports.com/

Bill Winke joins us to break down his strategy for hunting mature bucks throughout October and how his approach changes as the month progresses. We talk about early October buck movement, the October lull, shifting fall ranges, and why Bill is willing to wait before going after certain mature bucks. He also explains why the last week of October is one of his favorite times to hunt and how he approaches the rut when buck movement becomes less predictable. If there’s anyone who knows a thing or two about chasing mature whitetails, it’s Bill. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the show.0:00 Intro2:37 Bill Winke’s Iowa Bow Season7:42 Sleeping Next to the Treestand17:16 Understanding Mature Buck Movement32:21 Better Habitat Can Make Bucks Harder to Kill43:05 Where Are the Mature Bucks?48:15 Is the October Lull Real?55:20 Bill Winke’s Early October Strategy58:42 The Best Week to Hunt Mature Bucks1:10:27 Are Hunters Overthinking Buck Movement?1:14:10 Bedding, Habitat & Prescribed Fire1:32:00 Target Bucks & How Old Is Old Enough?Keep up with Bill during the season:https://www.youtube.com/@UCZvEhdJnurAaH0Qr__vkzJQ https://www.instagram.com/winkebill/SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL:https://www.youtube.com/c/HUNTRTUBEShop HUNTR Merch:https://wearehuntr.com/HUNTR Podcast is presented by:Hoyt Archery: https://hoyt.com (Code HUNTR for 20% off apparel)DeerGro: https://www.deergro.com (Code HUNTR for 15% off)Predator Camo: https://www.predatorcamo.com/ (Code HUNTR for 20% off)Beast Broadheads: https://beastbroadheads.com/ (Code HUNTR for 10% off)Lone Wolf Custom Gear: https://www.lonewolfcustomgear.com/ (Code HUNTR for 10% off your first purchase)Tactacam: https://www.tactacam.com/ (Code HUNTR for 15% off)RackHub: https://www.rack-hub.com/huntr (Code HUNTR for 10% off)Pure Wildlife Blends: https://www.purewildlifeblends.com (Code HUNTR for 10% off)Primos: https://www.primos.com/ (Code HUNTR for 15% off)Bushnell: https://www.bushnell.com/ (Code HUNTR for 15% off)GhostCat Bikes: https://ghostcatbikes.com/?rfsn=9288680.8da010 (Code HUNTR)Redneck Blinds: https://redneckblinds.com/HHA: https://www.hhasports.com/

In this episode of the HUNTR Podcast, we sit down with Jake Mancl of HHA Sports to talk bow sights, whitetail hunting, and some of the mistakes hunters often overlook with their setup. Jake breaks down single-pin vs. multi-pin sights, sighting in your bow, target panic, and what matters most when it’s time to make the shot. We also get into Jake’s Wisconsin hunting strategy, food plots, cell cameras, and the buck he tagged early this season. Jake shares the story behind HHA Sports and how the company has evolved over the years. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the show.0:00 Deer Season Is Here11:14 Jake Mancl Joins the Podcast12:37 Hunting & Managing Land in Wisconsin26:12 Do Cell Cameras Spook Mature Bucks?30:03 Hunting Greg Rich’s Illinois Farms36:25 Wisconsin Deer Hunting & Gun Season46:06 The State of Wisconsin Whitetails51:43 The Story Behind HHA Sports1:05:19 Single Pin vs. Multi Pin Bow Sights1:21:14 Bow Sight Setup & Hunting Applications1:44:27 Understanding Bow Sight AxisShop HHA:https://www.hhasports.com/ (Code HUNTR)Follow Jake:https://www.instagram.com/jakemancl/SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL:https://www.youtube.com/c/HUNTRTUBEShop HUNTR Merch:https://wearehuntr.com/HUNTR Podcast is presented by:Hoyt Archery: https://hoyt.com (Code HUNTR for 20% off apparel)DeerGro: https://www.deergro.com (Code HUNTR for 15% off)Predator Camo: https://www.predatorcamo.com/ (Code HUNTR for 20% off)Beast Broadheads: https://beastbroadheads.com/ (Code HUNTR for 10% off)Lone Wolf Custom Gear: https://www.lonewolfcustomgear.com/ (Code HUNTR for 10% off your first purchase)Tactacam: https://www.tactacam.com/ (Code HUNTR for 15% off)RackHub: https://www.rack-hub.com/huntr (Code HUNTR for 10% off)Pure Wildlife Blends: https://www.purewildlifeblends.com (Code HUNTR for 10% off)Primos: https://www.primos.com/ (Code HUNTR for 15% offBushnell: https://www.bushnell.com/ (Code HUNTR for 15% off)GhostCat Bikes: https://ghostcatbikes.com/?rfsn=9288680.8da010 (Code HUNTR)Redneck Blinds: https://redneckblinds.com/HHA: https://www.hhasports.com/ (Code HUNTR)