It’s the most magical time in the deer woods, the rut! If you’re still holding a buck tag you know the best is yet to come in terms of overall deer activity and you’re probably overflowing with optimism. Just because it’s the rut certainly doesn’t guarantee success and there are plenty of things you can do to swing the odds in your favor. While some tactics have been proven effective during this time of year, other factors must be considered if you want to increase your odds for success.

In this episode, Nick and The Doctor break down their rut hunting strategies and talk about what has worked best for them over their combined 80 years of deer hunting experience. They cover some of the more expected approaches as well as some you may not have thought of hoping to help you hang your tag on a buck this fall.

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When you talk to the most successful deer hunters, most agree that controlling human odor is the primary factor determining success. Simply put, you can do everything else right but if you are lackadaisical with scent control you are dramatically hurting your odds.

In this episode, Sam Burgeson, President of Wildlife Research Center, joins us to talk scent control and how his company has approached helping hunters in that aspect of their hunting over the years. He shares what he believes are the minimum steps necessary to improve your odds, but cautions there is no 100% bulletproof solution. He also talks about the use of attractant scents, and how the Responsible Hunting Scent Association is helping to improve safety of urine-based products to lessen the likelihood of disease spread.

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Seeing the forest for the trees. That can be a challenge in today’s busy world where simply finding time to be in the woods deer hunting is a welcome reprieve. Arguably, being in a hurry in the deer woods isn’t part of the best recipe for success considering how much we’re probably missing because we’re laser-focused on getting to a stand or blind without regard for the greater environment around us.

In this episode, Nick and The Doctor are joined by Master Naturalist and Guide Dan Gardoqui of Lead with Nature to talk about how birds and other animals tell us what’s happening in the woods around us and we’re likely missing it. That’s right. The birds might be giving your presence away or letting you know to be ready for the deer coming your way. This episode will have you looking at how you approach hunting in ways you likely haven’t before, and you’ll even get to hear some of Dan’s bird sound imitations!

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It’s time to hunt deer! With hunting seasons in or about to start in most places in the country, it’s time to talk deer hunting. In this episode, we’re joined by Zach Scheidegger and Joe Pendergrass of ALPS OutdoorZ to discuss early-season whitetail hunting strategies. You’ll hear perspectives from the group about both public and private land, and how the approach might be different. Also in this episode, you’ll learn about a few of the newest products from ALPS OutdoorZ, a long-time NDA supporter.

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In this episode, learn about how wildlife conservation is being robbed by Pittman-Roberson Act and Dingell-Johnson Act excise tax slippage due to foreign product production and international e-commerce. Dan Forster, Chief Conservation Officer at Archery Trade Association, joins Nick and The Doctor to explain this complex issue and how it is hurting businesses and ultimately wildlife in the United States.

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It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and we’re celebrating by bringing you our 2024 deer season preview special. With a combined 200 years of deer hunting experience, our panel of Kip Adams, Brian Grossman, Mike Groman, Nick Pinizzotto, and Lindsay Thomas, Jr. share their gear setups, hunting approaches, goals for the upcoming season, and much more. This is a unique opportunity to learn about how some of the team of the National Deer Association will be approaching the upcoming season.

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Hiring a habitat consultant to help you meet your land management and hunting goals might be just what you need to turn the corner on your land, but if you’ve never done this before you might not know what to expect. In this episode, Zack Vucurevich, the founder of Whetstone Habitat, LLC, joins Nick and the Doctor to talk about why hiring a consultant might be right for you while also answering questions about how the process works and what some of the expected outcomes might be. Also discussed are common misconceptions about hiring a habitat consultant.

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NDA has the highest ranking from Charity Navigator, an independent group that monitors non-profits for financial efficiency and effectiveness.

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Saddle hunting has grown steadily in popularity in recent years. More and more hunters are setting their climbing and fixed position stands aside, instead opting for the lightweight versatility of a saddle. Still, saddle hunting remains a mystery to many hunters and can be intimidating at first glance. In this episode, experienced saddle hunter Josh Hilliard of Tethrd joins Nick and the Doctor, who are also saddle hunters, to talk about everything from equipment to the pros and cons of this approach. They share some of their experiences and discuss resources available to prospective saddle hunters to help you get started. Tethrd is a corporate partner of the National Deer Association.

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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!

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NDA has the highest ranking from Charity Navigator, an independent group that monitors non-profits for financial efficiency and effectiveness.

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