Sportsmen's Empire - Whitetail Hunting

In part two of the rut series, Dan J. and Jason T. look at Nov 9-13 and the weekend of the 15th. They cover what changes after the first week of November and how they plan to hunt it.They cover:Moving trail cameras off scrapes and field edges and onto major trails, funnels and pinch pointsWhy bucks stop hanging in bedding areas and start cruising, and why Jason's favorite window is Nov 10-17Hunting big transitions and terrain features, like a river-cut ridge that narrows deer movement to 80 to 100 yardsCalls, rattling, decoys and scent: what each host uses, and what hasn't workedWhy you can get away with more this time of year, especially around bucks tied to doesWhen to get aggressive as your hunting days run outBalancing the hunt with family, including Dan's daughter's wrestle-offs on Nov 12-13Dan's "sliding scale" on which deer to shootThe episode is short, so you can listen on the drive to or from the farm. Wear your safety harness, because no deer is worth your life.Send your success photos to the How to Hunt Deer or Nine Finger Chronicles Instagram pages. If you like the show, subscribe and leave a five-star review wherever you listen.Thanks to our partner Reveal Trail Cameras. Check out their cameras at tacticam.com/cameras. Head to www.mybookie.ag, use promo code [SE], and get in on the action today. Bet on Anything. Anytime. Anywhere."*Our Sponsors:* Check out KUIU: https://www.kuiu.com* Check out MyBookie and use my code SE for a great deal: https://www.mybookie.agAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this solo episode, Jeremy takes a step back to reflect on his hunting season so far, including his recent trip to Ohio, the experiences along the way, and what's still ahead as November unfolds. From time in unfamiliar woods to the anticipation of the weeks ahead, it's a reminder that hunting has always been about more than filling a tag. It's about the experiences, the challenges, the people, and the memories that keep us coming back year after year.Jeremy also dives into something that applies well beyond hunting: the importance of doing what you love and not losing sight of why you started in the first place. Between hunting, fitness, family, and the everyday demands of life, it's easy to get caught up in the pressure to constantly produce, perform, and keep moving. Sometimes the most important thing you can do is slow down, appreciate the opportunities in front of you, and remember that the experience itself is what matters most. Don't lose sight of why you started. Antler Up!So, grab your gear, sit back, and join us on this episode as we Antler Up!www.tethrdnation.comwww.huntworthgear.com www.sportsmensempire.comOur Sponsors:* Check out KUIU: https://www.kuiu.com* Check out MyBookie and use my code SE for a great deal: https://www.mybookie.agAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This episode of Bama Wall Hangers is recorded at Bowen Taxidermy. Host Brad Bowen is solo in the studio, with his son Tucker out deer hunting and Sawyer at home resting from football practice. His remote guest is Dan Johnson of the Nine Finger Chronicles on the Sportsman's Empire Podcast Network. Brad credits Dan as a big reason the show exists. He heard Dan on another podcast in late spring or early summer, messaged him on Instagram asking who he listened to, and was encouraged on a phone call to just try starting a podcast.Dan describes his hunting life in Iowa and the places he has lived. He explains Iowa's seasons, including a long archery season through November with no gun season that month, and says only about six or seven percent of the state is timber. He shares a story of getting lost for eight or nine hours while turkey hunting in Bankhead National Forest in Alabama around 2005. The two compare notes on baiting permits in Alabama, the long Alabama rut, bow setups, tree stands and favorite hunts. Dan names mule deer as the animal he's most excited about. Brad names a South Texas aoudad hunt as a dream hunt, and mentions Tucker's interest in a Maryland sika hunt.In the later part of the conversation, both hosts trade stories. Dan tells of chasing a once-in-a-generation buck he guessed at about 220 inches, then heading to his stand without his bow and never seeing the buck again. Brad tells of taking his young cousin hunting, where the rifle jammed as a deer walked in. He also tells of a friend who didn't show up for a hunt, which let Brad take the biggest buck of his life. Brad also explains the Memory Mount chip that lets a phone replay a hunt from a mount.The episode closes with shout-outs to sponsors King Kutter, the Fayette County co-op and Jeremy Alman. Dan encourages listeners to relax and enjoy hunting, since no one knows how many seasons they have left. Brad shares his appreciation for Dan and for the people the show has let him meet. He says one reply to a message started it all, so never downplay anyone. Brad asks Dan to send a picture if he gets a big deer, and they talk about doing another episode after the season to share the mistakes they made.Our Sponsors:* Check out KUIU: https://www.kuiu.com* Check out MyBookie and use my code SE for a great deal: https://www.mybookie.agAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode of Deep in the Hunt of Texas, host Connor catches up with Shane O’Connor about his first year bowhunting. Shane’s path to hunting came through a lifetime of fishing and spearfishing, including time in the Marine Corps. After moving to Central Texas, he bought a bow, chose a manageable draw weight, and practiced nearly every day—often shooting around 50 arrows. With little bowhunting experience or instruction, he learned mainly by getting out in the field and figuring things out.His first major challenge was turkey hunting. Shane went out with basic gear and a fixed-blade broadhead, called turkeys in, and hit one—but it flew off with his arrow. Over many more hunts, he adjusted his setup and moved his decoy closer, learning how difficult it is to get a clean shot at a turkey with a bow. Though he didn’t harvest one, the experience taught him a lot about concealment, patience, and how close animals can be without seeming to notice a motionless hunter.The payoff came during deer season. Shane recounts taking his first buck from a tripod stand after spotting a distinctive nine-point deer he’d been given permission to hunt. Despite his adrenaline and a long hold at full draw, he stayed focused and made a clean shot. He later took another, larger nine-point buck from the ground on his parents’ property—an encounter that required turning around for the shot and staying composed at close range.A key part of Shane’s approach was preparing for pressure, not just practicing the mechanics. Drawing on Marine Corps training, he paired a simple phrase—“up the leg, two inches over”—with his shot routine until it became automatic. The conversation also touches on reading deer behavior, field-dressing and processing his harvests, and how bowhunting builds close-range observation skills. Shane’s takeaway is simple: do the preparation, get out there, and learn by doing.Our Sponsors:* Check out KUIU: https://www.kuiu.com* Check out MyBookie and use my code SE for a great deal: https://www.mybookie.agAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode of Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan J. sits down with David of Tag and Brag during the Code Blue Scents "scrape week," just as the pre-rut is heating up. Dan opens with his New York City trip, then the two get into the hunting life. They talk about the pressure of turning a passion into a job, the guilt of leaving family behind in November, and staying present instead of wishing the season away. They also cover how age changes what a big buck means to you.Then the conversation turns to strategy. David explains why scrapes are a top priority right now. He covers how to read fresh sign and licking branches, and why trail cameras tell you when deer are moving but can also leave you with "coulda, shoulda, woulda" regrets. Dan and David compare notes on hunting terrain features like thermal hubs instead of a single scrape, and on how scrapes matter less as the rut gets going. They also cover longer sits, when to move stands, and reading a doe that's about to be pursued. David shares a story of a giant buck trotting right under his stand.Thanks to this episode's partners: Code Blue Scents (codebluescents.com, code NFC20 for 20% off), Wasp Archery (wasparchery.com, code NFC20 for 20% off), Vortex Optics (vortexoptics.com), Vapor Trail Archery (VaporTrailArchery.com), Reveal Trail Cameras (tacticam.com/cameras) and Ozonics (ozonicshunting.com).Our Sponsors:* Check out KUIU: https://www.kuiu.com* Check out MyBookie and use my code SE for a great deal: https://www.mybookie.agAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy