NDA’s Deer Season 365

One taste of venison tenderloin sparked a hunting journey that Robert Johnson never saw coming. Eight years later, he’s taken around 45 deer with his bow across four states, primarily on public land—and much of what he learned came from YouTube, podcasts, and time in the woods. In this episode, Robert shares how he got started and the lessons behind his bowhunting success. We also discuss his involvement in NDA Branch leadership and his desire to give back to the sport that’s become such a meaningful part of his life. Whether you’re a new hunter or have decades of experience, Robert’s story offers inspiration to keep learning and help someone else get started. Featured Sponsor/Partners Bass Pro Shops & Cabela's Important Links:   Get a 2027 NDA Calendar Follow the Georgia NDA Branch on Instagram Follow the Georgia NDA Branch on Facebook Follow Brian Grossman on Instagram Sign up for NDA’s free weekly e-newsletter   Subscribe to the Podcast on: Apple Podcasts Spotify iHeartRadio   About the National Deer Association The National Deer Association (NDA) is a non-profit deer conservation group that works to ensure the future of wild deer, wildlife habitat and hunting. Thank you for subscribing to our podcast! Support NDA’s mission by becoming a member today.  

In this episode of the Deer Season 365 podcast, we're talking with NDA's own Kip Adams about the State of the Whitetail and NDA's 2026 Deer Report that highlights current deer harvest data and trends across the U.S.  Featured Sponsor/Partners Bass Pro Shops & Cabela's Important Links: Download NDA's 2026 Deer Report Follow Brian Grossman on Instagram Follow Kip Adams on Instagram Sign up for NDA’s free weekly e-newsletter   Subscribe to the Podcast on: Apple Podcasts Spotify iHeartRadio   About the National Deer Association The National Deer Association (NDA) is a non-profit deer conservation group that works to ensure the future of wild deer, wildlife habitat and hunting. Thank you for subscribing to our podcast! Support NDA’s mission by becoming a member today.

In this episode of the Deer Season 365 podcast, we're talking with University of Georgia graduate student Daniel DeRose-Broeckert about his fascinating new deer vision research. What Daniel discovered is that rubs and scrapes actually glow like highway reflectors to a deer's unique eyes. This is fascinating research that will not only open your eyes to a whole new way deer may view their world, but it also reinforces how little we truly know about white-tailed deer, despite them being the most studied game animal on the planet. Featured Sponsor/Partners Moultrie Outdoors Bass Pro Shops & Cabela's Important Links: Follow Brian Grossman on Instagram Sign up for NDA’s free weekly e-newsletter Subscribe to the Podcast on: Apple Podcasts Spotify iHeartRadio   About the National Deer Association The National Deer Association (NDA) is a non-profit deer conservation group that works to ensure the future of wild deer, wildlife habitat and hunting. Thank you for subscribing to our podcast! Support NDA’s mission by becoming a member today.

In this episode of the Deer Season 365 Podcast, we're sitting down with NDA's Kip Adams to discuss the science behind the rut. We'll separate fact from fiction so that you can improve your odds of success during this exciting time of year. Featured Sponsor/Partners Vortex Optics Bass Pro Shops & Cabela's Important Links: Follow Kip on Instagram Follow Brian Grossman on Instagram Sign up for NDA’s free weekly e-newsletter Subscribe to the Podcast on: Apple Podcasts Spotify iHeartRadio   About the National Deer Association The National Deer Association (NDA) is a non-profit deer conservation group that works to ensure the future of wild deer, wildlife habitat and hunting. Thank you for subscribing to our podcast! Support NDA’s mission by becoming a member today.

In this episode of the Deer Season 365 Podcast, we speak with Andy Little, from the University of Nebraska, about a research project he conducted examining how hunter behavior affects deer observation rates. It’s a really cool peek into how our behavior as hunters influences our success in the field, and it will definitely leave you with some great takeaway advice to help you become a better, more efficient hunter. Featured Sponsor/Partners PH Outdoors Bass Pro Shops & Cabela's Important Links: University of Nebraska's AWESM Lab website AWESM Lab Facebook page AWESM Lab WildAg Podcast   Referenced Research Papers: Does Human Predation Risk Affect Harvest Susceptibility of White-Tailed Deer During Hunting Season? Impacts of human hunting on spatial behavior of white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) Hunting intensity alters movement behaviour of white-tailed deer Hunter movement and habitat use affect observation rate of white-tailed deer   Subscribe to the Podcast on: Apple Podcasts Spotify iHeartRadio   About the National Deer Association The National Deer Association (NDA) is a non-profit deer conservation group that works to ensure the future of wild deer, wildlife habitat and hunting. Thank you for subscribing to our podcast! Support NDA’s mission by becoming a member today.