716 - Using a Bucks Greatest Strength AGAINST Him with Alan Altizer
In this episode of The Southern Outdoorsmen Podcast, we sit down with legendary hunter Alan Altizer to talk about one of the most powerful deer hunting concepts you’ll ever hear: how a buck’s greatest strength can also be his biggest weakness.Alan shares decades of hard-earned woodsmanship — from reading washed-out tracks and understanding how deer use their senses, to why trail cameras can actually work against you. He explains how mature bucks rely on their strongest traits for survival, and how hunters can use those very strengths to finally outsmart them. • How to read tracks to understand a buck’s behavior • Why some bucks rely more on sight, smell, or sound — and how that changes their bedding • The concept of “kamikaze setups” and making a buck feel safe before moving in • Why trail cameras may give you more problems than solutions • How to exploit a buck’s strengths and turn them into weaknessesGot a question for the show? Submit a listener Q&A form - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1uMXPGrab some Southern Outdoorsmen merch here - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1u4aKJoin Woodsman Wire - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1u4aRUse the promo code “southern” for a discount on your OnX Hunt membership here - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1tyfmCheck out the Mobile Hunters Expo -https://linkly.link/2AmhhSave 10% on your next Vortex Optics order at eurooptic.com using the Promo Code “southern10” - https://2ly.link/1wyYOUse code “SOUTHERN25” for a discount on Houndstooth Game Calls: https://2ly.link/24tFzUse code SOUTHERN20 for a discount on all vortex apparel, including eyewearCheck out Latitude Outdoors for your mobile hunting gear - https://2ly.link/1zVDIHave you tagged a deer using something you heard on the show? Submit your listener success story here - Share Your Story HereCome chat with us on our Thursday Hunter Hangouts! Join our patreon - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1uMXUNOTE: Not all advertisements run on this show are endorsed by The Southern Outdoorsmen Podcast unless an ad is read by one of the hosts.
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715 - LATE Summer Scouting | LISTENER Q&A
In this Thursday Q&A episode, we cover:
Why won't your mock scrapes work?
How long after an area floods will deer go back to normal?
Does getting one picture of a buck mean anything?
We also cover Jacob joining the "privileged hunters" with his new club! We go over what finally got him to join a club, along with how he is approaching the new property, and what scouting he will be doing before season comes in.
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714 - What Makes a GREAT BOWHUNTER with Richard Fought
Today, we are visiting with our buddy Richard Fought of Arkansas. Richard is a very well-known bowhunter in his area and a true woodsman by any standard. Longtime listeners will remember our episodes with Richard going all the way back to 2018! In this episode, we touch on what often separates GREAT bowhunters from everyone else, and what most guys miss when it comes to perfecting their craft.
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713 - Jeff Phillips of Star City Whitetails
Jeff Phillips runs one of Virginia's largest social media accounts related to deer hunting - Star City Whitetails on Facebook.
In this episode, we visit with Jeff at his home in Roanoke, Virginia, to talk about how he got started, the community he has built, and some of the most memorable bucks he has had submitted to his page over the years.
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712 - Dr. Duane Diefenbach: Deer Hiding Spots, Escape Routes, Core Areas—Revealed by Massive GPS Study
Beginning in 2013, the Penn State Deer-Forest Study is the crown jewel of Dr. Duane Diefenbach's career in research.
With over 1200 whitetail deer trapped and fitted with GPS collars, the study has collected an absolutely massive amount of data on how deer navigate the big woods and avoid hunters! Today Dr. Diefenbach reveals some of the most interesting information for hunters that has come from the study so far.
00:00 Introduction and Initial Challenges in Deer Tracking
01:23 Meet Dr. Dwayne Diefenbach: Background and Research
01:59 Long-Term Deer Research and Key Findings
04:31 Insights from GPS Tracking and Deer Movements
09:29 The Fascinating Story of Buck 8917
15:55 Techniques for Capturing Deer
18:56 Understanding Deer Home Ranges
30:11 Terrain and Deer Behavior During Hunting Season
41:11 Hunting Strategies for Steep Terrain
42:35 Deer Population and Density
45:13 Terrain and Vegetation Impact on Deer Movement
46:14 Hunter Density and Deer Harvest Rates
49:14 LIDAR Technology and Deer Habitat Mapping
51:11 Hunting Tactics for High-Pressure Areas
52:40 Deer Behavior During Hunting Season
55:47 Food Sources for Deer in Big Woods
01:10:07 Deer Movement Patterns and Home Ranges
01:18:01 Doe Movement and Family Groups
01:26:05 Antler Point Restrictions and Genetics
01:27:03 Impact of Antler Point Restrictions on Buck Population
01:31:42 Comparing Different Antler Restrictions
01:38:41 Historical Context of Deer Populations in Pennsylvania
01:42:48 Effects of Deer on Forest Vegetation
01:50:36 The American Chestnut and Its Decline
01:56:44 Challenges in Deer Management and Hunting Culture
02:02:12 Future of Deer Management and Hunting
02:09:21 Concluding Thoughts and Farewell
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Use code “SOUTHERN25” for a discount on Houndstooth Game Calls: https://2ly.link/24tFz
Use code SOUTHERN20 for a discount on all vortex apparel, including eyewear
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Your go-to Deer Hunting Podcast! The Southern Outdoorsmen is a show dedicated to diving deep on the topics that will make you a better hunter. We interview guys who are the "real deal", the best hometown deer hunters across the country - the guys who have consistent success deer hunting the same public lands, leases, hunting clubs, or family farms as everyone else. Every Monday we post an episode with fresh tips, tactics and strategies to give you an edge in the woods this fall.
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