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In this episode of HUNTR Podcast, we sit down with Taylor Thomas for one of the most raw and honest conversations we’ve had about the obsession behind chasing giant whitetails. Taylor opens up about surviving brain surgery, walking away from the day-to-day grind of business ownership, moving his family from Tennessee to Iowa, and what he believes it actually takes to consistently hunt mature bucks at a high level. We dive deep into Iowa land, off-market farm deals, and why most hunters never reach the next level because they simply aren’t willing to do the work. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the show.

00:00 – What It Takes to Hunt Giant Bucks
11:51 – Meeting Taylor Thomas & ATA Stories
15:01 – Sales, Spam Calls & Business Life
23:48 – Growing Up Hunting in Tennessee
32:26 – Taylor’s Brain Tumor & Emergency Surgery
48:39 – Life After Surgery Changed Everything
54:06 – Moving to Iowa for Giant Bucks
1:17:16 – Buying an Iowa Farm Off-Market
1:33:03 – The Reality of Hiring & Building a Team
1:38:16 – Why Most Hunters Never Find Great Land
2:08:10 – Buying & Flipping Iowa “Unicorn” Farms
2:19:34 – Hyper-Management, Genetics & Giant Deer
2:42:16 – Passing Down Hunting Traditions & Work Ethic

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In this episode of Farm Companion, we break down everything happening on our farms right now including summer food plot prep, habitat management strategy, EHD concerns, and what it really takes to hold mature bucks over multiple seasons. This is the time of year where we lock in the work that gives us the best chance at a big buck this fall. Thanks for tuning in over Memorial Day weekend, and we’ll see you next Sunday.

0:00 Farming Season Is HERE
3:13 Burning Fields for Better Deer Habitat
8:28 The Weed Problem Is Getting Worse
20:29 TAC Is Going to Be INSANE
24:57 What You Should Plant in June
28:56 Why Mock Scrapes Matter Early
34:48 Why Hunting Land Isn’t Selling
41:26 Ohio’s EHD Problem Is BAD
49:54 The Truth About Growing Mature Bucks
53:25 Starting With a BAD Property
1:01:33 Feeding vs Baiting Debate
1:10:01 The Future of Hunting Looks Rough

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In this episode of HUNTR Podcast, we dive into one of the most honest and controversial conversations we’ve had about the current state of hunting and conservation. From growing frustrations with organizations like the NDA and NWTF to declining turkey populations, baiting, access issues, trail camera technology, and state-by-state wildlife management, this episode covers the topics hunters across the country are debating right now. Are hunters losing trust in conservation groups? Is modern technology changing hunting forever? And what actually needs to happen to protect the future of hunting? Sit back, relax, and enjoy the show.

00:00 – Introduction & Green Up Updates
07:32 – Hunters Losing Trust In Conservation Groups
19:20 – Where NWTF Money Actually Goes
27:12 – Why Turkey Populations Are Declining
38:06 – The One-Buck Debate In Michigan
46:31 – Politics vs Wildlife Biology
52:40 – The Baiting Debate Gets Heated
01:00:21 – Are Trail Cameras Changing Hunting?
01:17:02 – The Biggest Problem Facing Hunters Today
01:38:40 – Which States Manage Deer The Best?

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In this Farm Companion episode, we break down the long-term habitat strategy behind building better whitetail ground—from EQIP projects and switchgrass screening to large-scale clearcuts, food plots, access improvements, and the future plans shaping this farm for years to come. This is the time of year to lock in farm projects for big bucks this fall. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the show.

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Buckle up. In this episode of the HUNTR Podcast, we welcome a very special guest, Ted Nugent, for one of the most unfiltered conversations we’ve ever had. From bowhunting and conservation to government overreach, Hunter Nation, and the legacy of Fred Bear, Ted sounds off on the future of hunting in America. We appreciate the passion Ted brings to the outdoors and the opportunity to hear his opinions, wild stories, and decades of hunting experience. We can’t thank Ted enough for taking the time to sit down with us and have an open conversation about something we’re all so passionate about. We hope you enjoy this one as much as we did. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the show.

00:00 Ted Nugent UNFILTERED
15:14 The State of Hunting in America
31:24 Ted’s Battles With Game Agencies
47:09 Free Range vs High Fence Hunting
1:00:28 Are Hunting Regulations Necessary?
1:17:18 Ted’s Craziest Hunting Stories
1:32:40 Predator Control & Wildlife Balance
1:49:55 Hunting, Freedom & American Culture
2:09:40 Ted’s Relationship With Fred Bear
2:13:12 The Story Behind “Fred Bear”

Keep up with Ted Nugent:
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