721 - Buck Staging Areas, Early Season Funnels & Scouting Persimmons | LISTENER Q&A
In this Thursday Q&A we cover:
What you can lean when finding clusters of rubs in the woods
Funnels or food in early season?
Finding hot persimmon trees
We also discuss our recent time spent with Derrick Dixon of Whitetail Research, and anounce some upcoming videos with him!
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720 - Dr. Grant Woods on the Hidden Language of Scent (Scrapes, Rubs & More)
Dr. Grant Woods, one of the nation’s leading deer biologists, explains the secret language of scrapes and rubs — and reveals what most hunters get wrong about deer scent, communication, and rut behavior.
In this episode, we cover:
• How bucks actually use scrapes and rubs to communicate
• The truth about deer scent and why you can’t fool a buck’s nose
• Pre-rut, rut, and post-rut hunting strategies that really work
• Stand placement, access, and how to avoid alerting deer
• What hunters should know about small property management
Whether you’re a bowhunter chasing your first buck or a veteran trying to pattern mature whitetails, this deep dive into deer biology will change how you hunt.
👉 If you liked our episode on Deer Vision Explained by a Biologist, you don’t want to miss this one. Watch that episode here - https://youtu.be/MurgcfttP-g
Make sure you check out Grant's content over at @GrowingDeerTV !
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719 - Early Season Mature Bucks & Old School Hunting with Tony Myers | THROWBACK
In this throwback episode, we sit down with our friend Tony Myers, a veteran Alabama hunter who’s been chasing deer since the 1970s. Tony shares lessons he learned from old-timers in the early days, how deer behavior shifted after dog hunting was banned, and the subtle signs that separate consistent hunters from the rest.
We dive into:
Early season scouting strategies and why Tony likes to push close before opener.
Key deer foods like greenbrier, honeysuckle, and white oaks — and how feeding patterns change through the season.
Reading subtle sign, browse lines, and trail intersections most hunters overlook.
Stories of chasing mature bucks in low-density areas and the patience it takes to succeed on public land.
Tony’s insights on observation, timing, and woodsmanship will help you sharpen your early season game.
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718 - Hunting A Buck vs. Hunting THE BUCK with Alan Altizer
In this part 2 episode with Alan Altizer, we go deep on the difference in hunting any buck vs. focusing on one buck. We also have an extremley in depth conversation on wind, thermals and how mature bucks use them in ways other deer do not. Other subjects:
The difference in mindset between hunting any buck versus targeting one specific mature buck.
How tactics shift depending on whether you’re hunting for opportunity or for a particular deer.
The role of trail cameras — when they help, when they mislead, and why woodsmanship still matters more.
Instinct and experience as defining qualities of great hunters.
How patience, diligence, and time in the woods separate consistently successful hunters from others.
Why repetition (getting reps) killing deer with a bow builds confidence and sharpens execution.
The importance of woodsmanship skills (judging distance, reading sign, moving quietly, handling wind and thermals).
The difference between being able to kill deer in general vs. consistently killing mature bucks.
The value of learning from mistakes and adapting strategies instead of repeating failures.
The idea that success in hunting mirrors success in life — dedication, persistence, and growth.
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717 - Shifting WITH The Deer | LISTENER Q&A
In this Q&A episode, we cover:
1. What do you focus on when an area has oaks and agriculture (food everywhere).
2. Why am I getting deer on camera but never seeing them in person?
3. What trail cams do we recommend for public land?
We also talk about the late summer shift that bucks typically do, what causes the shift, and more.
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