In this episode of the HUNTR Podcast, we sit down with Derrick Dixon from Whitetail Research to break down how thermal drones and data-driven studies are changing the way we understand deer behavior. Whitetail Research has become known for using cutting-edge tools like thermal imaging drones, trail cameras, and field studies to uncover the truth about mature buck movement. From how bucks travel at night, to the patterns they repeat year after year, Derrick and his team are pulling back the curtain on whitetail behavior that hunters rarely get to see.Check out Whitetail Research:https://www.youtube.com/@UCTbJFk2JofjjXrG50j3b58Q https://whitetailresearch.net/https://www.instagram.com/whitetailresearch/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)MTN Tough: http://lab.mtntough.com/checkout/subscribe/purchase?code=huntr&plan=monthly (Code HUNTR for 1 free month)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)
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Early Season Whitetail Hunting Strategy & Kentucky Elk Hunt Prep | Hunt Companion
It’s Hunt Companion time! Bucks are finally showing up on the farms, and we’re breaking down everything you need to know for early season whitetail hunting. Jeremy shares his plans for an upcoming Kentucky elk hunt, plus we cover strategies for scouting deer, reading sign, and picking the best tree stand locations. From finding travel routes and scrapes to dialing in a mobile hunting strategy, we're stoked to be back at it. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the show.Topics in this episode:-Velvet bucks shedding out-Early season deer scouting-Finding scrapes & travel routes-Stand placement & mobile hunting tips-Planning a Kentucky elk huntSUBSCRIBE 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)MTN Tough: http://lab.mtntough.com/checkout/subscribe/purchase?code=huntr&plan=monthly (Code HUNTR for 1 free month)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)
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Why Iowa Produces the Best Deer Hunting w/ Jace Elliott (State Deer Biologist) | HUNTR Podcast #269
Iowa is often known as the "Whitetail Mecca" — but why? In this episode, we sit down with Jace Elliott, Iowa’s State Deer Biologist, to break down the science behind Iowa’s trophy bucks. We cover deer age structure, quality management, rules and regulations, and what makes Iowa’s practices stand apart from other states. Sit back, relax, an enjoy the show.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)MTN Tough: http://lab.mtntough.com/checkout/subscribe/purchase?code=huntr&plan=monthly (Code HUNTR for 1 free month)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)
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Thermal Drones Expose BIG Buck Secrets w/ Jack Huston | HUNTR Podcast #268
In this episode of HUNTR Podcast, thermal drone operator Jack Huston from Midwest Deer Surveys joins us to reveal what he’s seeing from above. From observing deer behavior in real-time to breaking down how whitetails use switchgrass, bedding cover, and travel corridors, this episode is packed with intel you don't want to miss. Jack has flown his thermal drones over legendary properties like Don Higgins’ farm, Bill Winke’s ground, and Grant Woods’ habitat projects — and the things he’s learned about deer movement will change the way you hunt this season.Follow Jack:https://midwestdeersurveys.com/https://www.instagram.com/midwestdeersurveys/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)MTN Tough: http://lab.mtntough.com/checkout/subscribe/purchase?code=huntr&plan=monthly (Code HUNTR for 1 free month)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)
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Big Buck Down in North Dakota! | Hunt Companion
Bow season is finally here, and the action kicks off fast! Jared heads to North Dakota for his annual deer camp with our good friend Lucas Cayko, and opening week doesn’t disappoint — Lucas drops an absolute giant buck right out of the gate. We break down the full hunt, early-season strategies, and food plot strategy moving into the fall. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the show.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)MTN Tough: http://lab.mtntough.com/checkout/subscribe/purchase?code=huntr&plan=monthly (Code HUNTR for 1 free month)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
HUNTR is a community of passionate hunters who live for every part of the year from management to the hunt itself, all wrapped in a story-driven podcast by hosts Jeremy Flinn and Jared Prusia.
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