Deer Talk Now

Deer Talk Now Podcast is a comprehensive audio and video podcast where the white-tailed deer is the star of the show. Expert guests join the virtual deer camp each week to discuss everything from deer behavior, biology and scientific research to herd and land management, hunting ethics, newsworthy events, and hunting tips, tactics and strategies.

#185 Biggest Threats to Deer hunting Today

In this timely episode of Deer Talk Now, Dan Schmidt takes a big-picture look at the modern landscape of deer hunting and breaks down the biggest threats that could shape its future.

11-21
46:36

#184 Giants of Canada with Dean Partridge

Dan Schmidt sits down with Dean Partridge, founder and host of Canadian Whitetail TV, for an in-depth conversation that spans grit, growth, and the uniquely challenging world of hunting whitetails in the North Country.

11-14
46:11

#183: 4 PITFALLS OF MODERN TRAIL CAMERAS with Tom Rainey

Our friend Tom Rainey is in the studio with us discussing four reasons why your trail cameras are not working as they should, along with practical tips on how to keep them running smoothly.

11-07
42:39

#182: THE CWD NARRATIVE IS FALSE with Dusty Backer

Hunting rights activist Dusty Backer and Dan Schmidt discuss why the narrative about CWD doesn’t make sense given the actual research about the disease and why laws that supposedly prevent the spread of CWD actually have the opposite effect.

10-30
49:17

#181: BOW TUNING 101 with Corey Haas

Creator of the Bow Shop Bible app Corey Haas is on the podcast with tips on tuning your bow, cutting arrows and more to get the best accuracy. 

10-23
42:27

#180: HUNTING RIGHTS ARE IN THE CROSSHAIRS with Chris Vaughan

Chris Vaughan of Hunter Nation and Dan Schmidt dive deep into how politics affect sound wildlife management and how we as hunters can change this.

10-16
37:39

#179: BIG BUCK SECRETS with Adam Hays

With 45 years of hunting experience, four 200-inch deer and over a dozen Booners on his wall, Adam Hays shares his tactics for consistently bagging big bucks.

10-09
40:55

#178: PREDATION, DISPERSAL & FAWNS with Dr. Tim Van Deelan | Deer Talk Now Podcast

Dr. Tim Van Deelan joins the podcast with studies on fawn mortality, deer dispersal, starvation and disease, and more.

10-02
46:35

#177: SMART HUNTING LAND INVESTMENTS with Nicolas Schaalma

Land Investment Specialist Nicolas Schaalma shares how he has been able to make and save tons of money when buying and selling land.

09-25
21:59

#176: DEER DATA with Duane Diefenbach

Dr. Duane Diefenbach describes why it’s so difficult to estimate state whitetail populations and if it’s necessary for proper deer management, shifting bow and gun hunter numbers, and more. 

09-18
47:45

#175: MUZZLELOADER ACCURACY with Tom Hall

Tom Hall describes how many of the safety and accuracy issues with traditional muzzleloaders can be solved using the new Firestick technology. He also introduces the new NitroBolt bolt-action muzzleloader with revolutionary design features, including a removable bolt for easy cleaning, an adjustable cheek piece and length of pull, and a muzzle brake accessory you can add to divert smoke and reduce recoil. Tune in to learn about this new technology and more in this Deer Talk Now Podcast.

09-11
35:55

#174: WHITETAIL SCIENCE with Dr. Bronson Strickland

How does supplemental deer feed affect vegetation? Can corn supplements be toxic to deer? Does soil quality affect plant nutrition? If many deer share similar traits in an area, is it from inbreeding? We got some surprising answers after sitting down with wildlife biologist Dr. Bronson Strickland.

09-04
42:25

#173: YOUR TOP DEER QUESTIONS ANSWERED

In this podcast, Dan answers our listeners' top whitetail questions, including if the moon phase affects the timing of the rut, how to approach early-season bowhunting on public land, and more.

08-28
01:08:26

#172: 5 THINGS YOU DIDN’T KNOW ABOUT BILL JORDAN

Realtree creator Bill Jordan tells the story of how he started the company, scraping pennies to create just a few garments of clothing to show at a booth at SHOT Show and hoping a major retailer would take interest. With no money for manufacturing, he revolutionized the industry by licensing his camouflage patterns. Tune in to hear how Realtree grew from a bold idea into the iconic brand it is today.

08-21
41:44

#171: UNLOCKING ANTLER POTENTIAL with Robie Pruitt

Whether you're starting a new mineral site or looking to boost antler growth during critical development windows, this conversation covers the do’s, don’ts, and must-haves for dialing in your nutritional program.

08-14
24:42

#170: LIVE ANIMAL TESTING & CWD with Brian Dart

In this episode of Deer Talk Now, Dan Schmidt talks with Texas wildlife biologist Brian Dart, author of the article “Is Live Animal Testing Causing the Spread of CWD?” The two explore the questions raised in Dart’s piece, focusing on how live animal testing is conducted and what potential implications it may have for the management of Chronic Wasting Disease.

08-07
45:38

#169: HE WAS MORE IMPORTANT THAN FRED BEAR! with Ted Nugent

Ted Nugent and Dan Schmidt discuss the incredible story of the man who was responsible for modern whitetail bowhunting seasons — and why they believe he deserves national recognition. Spoiler: He's mentioned in the revised lyrics of the song at the start of this video!

07-31
22:27

#168: BEST BOWHUNTING GEAR with Pat Meitin | Deer Talk Now Podcast

Pat Meitin from Inside Archery tests all of the latest and greatest bowhunting gear. In this podcast, he shares which broadheads and bows are his favorite, his bow setup for whitetails, archery equipment maintenance tips, and more.

07-25
41:42

#167: THE BEAR WHISPERER with Blaine Anthony

“The Bear Whisperer” Blaine Anthony is on the podcast with tips on where to bait bears, the best bait to use, how to judge a bear’s size, shot placement and some of his best bear hunting stories.

07-17
44:41

#166: BUCK MOVEMENT with Kip Adams

Kip Adams from the National Deer Association is on the podcast today discussing buck movement, prescribed burns, how to help fawn survival and more. 

07-10
37:29

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