The Mobile Hunter Podcast

The Mobile Hunter Podcast

By: The Mobile Hunter Podcast

Language: en

Categories: Sports, Wilderness

Providing quality education to the everyday outdoorsman

Episodes

It Starts Now!
Jan 09, 2026

Today on episode 290 Rick, Chris, and Josh sit down and discuss how you the best time of year to get started is right now! The guys go over ATA, Scouting, and much more!


Topics Include:

The Mobile Hunter Expo at the ATA! Chris's slog through the season Being able to begin scouting and what to look for. Allowing yourself to not give up on your season Breaking down an online controversy

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Duration: 00:57:15
Onward and Upward 2025 Year in Review
Jan 02, 2026

Today on episode 289 Rick, Chris, and Josh sit down and discuss the year that was and what they are looking forward to in the coming year.


Topics Include:

Each of the guys personal success The Mobile Hunters Expo growth The podcast guest list New things in the new year and much more!

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Duration: 01:01:49
Just Keep Going: Joshs' Late Season Buck
Dec 19, 2025

Today on episode 288 Chris sits down with Josh Luck to discuss his recent success on a late season buck!


Topics Include:

Becoming a Father of Two Supporting a Wife through Open Heart Surgery Trying to stay in the game with limited time to hunt Late Season and cold temps Small Parcel Strategies Navigating pressure from neighbors with unlimited ammo and much more!

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Duration: 01:12:33
WACK'EM and STACK'EM 2025 Gun Camp
Dec 12, 2025

Today on episode 287 Chris and Rick sit down with the staff from the Mobile Hunters Expo to talk about all the success during the 1st ever Mobile Hunters Expo Deer Camp! The guys discuss a host of things including how to get on deer in new places that you have never set foot on.


Topics Include:

The camp atmosphere Traveling from out of state Adjusting on the fly and learning new terrain Letting go of your ego Late Season Hunting strategy How to properly clean a cutting board Allowing yourself to trust your...

Duration: 01:36:15
Buck Down! Rick's Season
Dec 05, 2025

Today on episode 286 the guys are back together! Chris. Josh and Rick sit down to discuss the pains and joys of the season so far! Rick talks about his kill and Josh speaks about the close encounters that he has had with his target buck!


Topics Include:

Rick's Ohio Deer Hunting Efforts Hunting in Hurricane winds and rain Adjusting on the fly and allowing yourself to use the tactics you know work to get on deer Bucks during the rut and how you can still achieve your goals Late Season Hunting strategy Gun...

Duration: 01:11:35
Throwback: Post-Rut Nutrition and Food Sources with Lyndsay Thomas Jr.
Nov 28, 2025

Today on episode 285 we bring you a very relevant throwback focusing on buck nutritional needs post-rut and into the late season. Join Host Christopher Leppert as he interviews Lyndsay Thomas Jr. of the National Deer Association!

Topics Include:

Post-Rut nutritional needs of bucks The importance of woody browse in the winter and why deer will focus on this food source Moisture content in winter time browse Amount of food per acre with different sunlight situations Oak Facts Mineral stumps for public land and much more!

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Duration: 01:11:20
White Tales: 5 Year Quest with Barrett Robbins
Nov 26, 2025

Today on episode 284 we are back with another episode of White Tales! "White Tales" is an in depth look at specific and special bucks that have been taken.


This week Chris sits down with Barrett Robbins to discuss his recent story coming to completion in Illinois!


Topics Include:

- Mobile Hunting Set Ups - Early introductions to public land - The "Renegade" Buck

- Missed Opportunities

- Sealing the deal on a 5 year quest

- How to keep going and pursuing...

Duration: 00:59:36
Whitetail Apprentice Series Wrap Up and Our Seasons Thus Far
Nov 21, 2025

Today on episode 283 Josh Luck and Chris Leppert wrap up the Whitetail Apprentice Series and give updates on their seasons thus far. Topics discussed in this episode include.

-Season Updates and Christopher Leppert's Struggles

-Importance of Time on Stand and Deer Circuits

-Joshua Luck's Season Overview and Personal Challenges

-Gun Camp Plans


-Whitetail Apprentice Series Review


-The Intersection of Hunting Tactics and Wildlife Research


- Future Series Format and Audience Engagement


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Duration: 00:54:03
White Tales: Dakota Cantrell Rut Hunting Success
Nov 19, 2025

Today on episode 282 we are back with another episode of White Tales! "White Tales" is an in depth look at specific and special bucks that have been taken.

This week Chris sits down with Dakota Cantrell to discuss his recent success in the great state of Kentucky!


Topics Include:

- Mobile Hunting Set Ups - Locating spots and Bucks on Public Ground - Hunting Funnels During the Rut

- Lessons On Recovering An Animal

- Public vs Private Land Philosophy

- How the Late...

Duration: 00:50:29
Throwback: How Bucks Travel Throughout the Rut with Luke Resop
Nov 14, 2025

Today on episode 281 we bring you a throwback! Josh Luck and Jacob Sklenar sit down with Luke Resop to discuss Buck Movement patterns throughout the rut. This episode gives an overview of all phases of the rut and how bucks move throughout each. Topics discussed in this episode include.

-Historical movement patterns by individual bucks

-Targeting a specific buck around the rut

-Buck Bedding habits throughout the rut

-Does the research actually support the "Lockdown"


-How buck movement progresses from the pre-rut to post-rut

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Duration: 02:13:32
White Tales: The Nixon Buck
Nov 12, 2025

Today on episode 280 we are back with another episode of White Tales! "White Tales" is an in depth look at specific and special bucks that have been taken.

This week Chris sits down with Daniel Nixon to discuss his recent success in the great state of Iowa!


Topics Include:

- Previous Hunting Success and Scoring - Logistics of Living in a Camper and Meat Storage - Iowa Archery Hunt Planning and Goals

- Hunter Pressure and Scouting in Iowa

- Navigating State Regulations For Deer Transport<...

Duration: 01:42:53
Improve your Rut Hunting by Understanding DOE BREEDING Behaviors with Dr. Stephen Ditchkoff
Nov 07, 2025

Today on episode 279, Josh Luck and Jacob Sklenar sit down with Dr. Stephen Ditchkoff to discuss his research on Doe Breeding Behaviors and the implications to hunting strategies. Topics discussed in this episode include.

- Female Mate Choice in White-tailed Deer

- Non-Random Mating and Mate Selection Strategies

- Deer Movement Patterns and "Bird Dogging" Behavior

- Female Movement Strategies and Conception

- Habitat's Influence on Deer Herds

- Sex and Age Ratios in Deer Populations

- And much more!


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Duration: 01:33:41
The Shift We Never Talk About
Nov 05, 2025

Today on episode 278, Chris Leppert sits down with Shane Parker of November Warrior Outdoors to talk a shift that we all......... don't always consider or talk about. Topics in this episode include.


- Early rut observations

- Leaf loss shift and hunter challenges

- Frost and it's effect on cover

- Changes in thermals due to canopy loss

- Terrain and Buck Movement

- Older Buck activity due to leaf loss

- Scrape activity and hunter misinterpretation

- And much...

Duration: 01:05:12
Hunting THE RUT Efficiently with Brian Rogers
Oct 31, 2025

Today on episode 277, Josh Luck, Chris Leppert, and Jacob Sklenar sit down with Brian Rogers to discuss his rut tactics and how he has been able to stay consistently on Mature Bucks during this time frame. Topics discussed in this episode include.

- Deer Core Areas and Pressure Adaptation

- Hunting Strategies in Swamps and Marshes

- Rut Hunting Timing and Cold Fronts

- Hunting in High-Pressure Areas

- Terrain and Buck Movement

- Playbook for Rut Success

- And much more!


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Duration: 01:24:36
White Tales: Hunting Southern Bucks - The Elliot Buck
Oct 29, 2025

Today on episode 276 we are back with another episode of White Tales! "White Tales" is an in depth look at specific and special bucks that have been taken.

This week Chris sits down with Greg Elliot to discuss his recent success in the southern woods!


Topics Include:

- Varied rutting seasons across South Carolina due to topography

- Greg's unique family background and how it's shaped him

- Growing up in Pennsylvania and how hunting is deeply engrained

- How a hunting trip re-invigorated...

Duration: 00:50:19
Creating a MATURE BUCK Calendar: Know Where and When to Target Bucks Every Year with Daniel Williams
Oct 24, 2025

Today on episode 275, Josh Luck and Jacob Sklenar sit down with Daniel Williams to discuss Mature Buck Historical Patterns and how that can help hunters CONSISTENTLY stay in the game on bucks throughout the prerut and rut. Topics discussed in this episode include.

- Importance of Historical Data

- Historical Data Application and Calendar Organization

- Camera Placement Strategy

- Identifying Travel Corridors and Using Rub Lines

- Significance of Doe Estrus Cycles and Buck Movement

- Weather Effects on Hunting Dates

- Big Buck...

Duration: 02:10:04
White Tales: Getting on Bears to Find Your Bucks with Dillon Harper
Oct 22, 2025

Today on episode 274 we are back with another episode of White Tales! "White Tales" is an in depth look at specific and special bucks that have been taken, but this week we have a little something different. Chris and his Co-Host for the episode Rick sit down with Dillon Harper to discuss his hunting of black bears in the mountains of Georgia. Dillon gives tactics regarding how he has gotten on bears during this year, as well as years past!


Topics Include:

- Terrain features in hunting the mountains

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Duration: 00:56:51
Studying over 200 MATURE BUCKS: What 5 Years of Trail Cam Data Shows Us with Shane Parker
Oct 17, 2025

Today on episode 273, Josh Luck sits down with Shane Parker to discuss the results of his 5 year trail cam study and what it shows us about mature buck historical movement patterns . Topics discussed in this episode include.

- Challenges and Benefits of Historical Data

- Camera Placement Strategies

- October Mature Buck Movement Analysis

- November and December Movement Patterns

- Seasonal Movement Shifts

- Hunting Strategy Based on Movement Data

- Prime Hunting Windows

- Moon Phase and Movement

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Duration: 02:05:21
White Tales: A Mobile Hunter Podcast Series - Ground Hunting A Giant
Oct 15, 2025

Today on episode 272 we are back with another episode of White Tales! "White Tales" is an in depth look at specific and special bucks that have been taken. Chris and his Co-Host for the episode Rick sit down with CJ McMahon to discuss his Pope and Young Velvet Giant from Maine! CJ goes over the strategy involved with getting on a buck of this caliber and how he closed the deal!


Topics Include:

- Being successful in the early season

- Finding and hunting a true giant

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Duration: 00:52:29
Every MOON THEORY Analyzed: Latest Moon Research with Luke Resop
Oct 10, 2025

Today on episode 271, Josh Luck sits down with Luke Resop to discuss the latest GPS analysis of every moon theory used by hunters. Topics discussed in this episode include.

- Hunter Expectations of Moon's Influence

- Solunar Theory Explanation

- Moon Phase and Position Results

- Confirmation Bias and Observational Limitations

- Red Moon Theory Results and Discussion

- Perigee and Apogee Analysis

- Moon's Influence on Buck Movement

- And much more!


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Duration: 01:16:26
White Tales: A Mobile Hunter Podcast Series - 213" Ohio Giant
Oct 08, 2025

Today on episode 270, Chris Leppert brings you a new series from the Mobile Hunter Podcast. "White Tales" is an in depth look at specific and special bucks that have been taken. Chris sits down with Zach Keim to discuss his 213" Giant from Ohio! Zach goes over the strategy involved with getting on a buck of this caliber and how he closed the deal!


Topics Include:

- Being successful in the early season

- Finding and hunting a true giant

- How Zach hunted a deer of this caliber<...

Duration: 00:46:02
Hunting OCTOBER BUCKS with Jared Mills
Oct 03, 2025

Today on episode 269, Josh Luck sits down with Jared Mills to discuss his strategies for consistently taking mature bucks during the month of October. Topics discussed in this episode include.

- Dispelling the "October Lull"

- Buck Patternability in October

- Historical Data and Buck Movement

- Impact of Weather on October Hunting

- Morning vs. Evening Hunts in October

- Targeting Scrapes in October

- Utilizing Wind and Thermals

- Moon Position and Weather Influence

- And much more!

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Duration: 00:57:33
Throwback: BUCK BEDDING Tactics with Aaron Warbritton
Oct 01, 2025

Today on episode 268 of the Podcast we bring you a throwback with Aaron Warbritton! Aaron brings a wholistic approach to buck bedding tactics as he has been able to utilize these tactics in various terrains and habitats all across the US. Whether you're from the deep south, midwest, or far north; you'll be able to utilize the information presented in this podcast. Join us as we cover multiple topics and questions including why it's important to know buck bedding throughout the year, how bucks adapt and change bedding to pressure, analyzing other hunters to key in on where a...

Duration: 02:11:08
Effects of WEATHER on BUCK MOVEMENT with Dr. Bronson Strickland
Sep 26, 2025

Today on episode 267, Josh Luck and Jacob Sklenar sit down with Deer Biologist, Dr. Bronson Strickland, to discuss the latest data analysis on how weather effects buck movement. Topics discussed in this episode include.

- Hunter Perceptions vs. Research on Weather

- Key Findings on Buck Activity

- Analyzing Weather Factors and Movement

- Morning Versus Evening Movement Patterns

- Temperature and Movement

- Humidity's Influence on Scenting and Movement

- Clear Signal of Evening Cold Temperature Movement

- Temperature's Greater Influence During...

Duration: 02:07:12
The Mobile Mindset with Tony Peterson
Sep 24, 2025

Today on episode 266, Chris Leppert and Josh Luck sit down with Tony Peterson to discuss the "Mobile Mindset". Topics discussed in this episode include.

- Mobile Hunting Mindset

- Understanding Deer Behavior

- Overcoming Mental Guard Rails

- Challenging Conventional Wisdom

- Efficiency and Adaptability

- Overcoming Fear of Failure

- Hard Work vs. Shortcuts

- And much more!


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Duration: 01:31:40
Mastering OAK TREES with Moriah Boggess
Sep 19, 2025

Today on episode 265, Josh Luck and Chris Leppert sit down with Deer Biologist and Habitat Management Specialist, Moriah Boggess, to discuss oak ecology. Topics discussed in this episode include.

- Shifting Whitetail Behavior and Oak Importance

- Distinguishing White Oak and Red Oak Subgroups

- Common White Oak Species and Identification

- Red Oak Identification and Hunting Value

- Acorn Drop Patterns and Masting Events

- Factors Affecting Acorn Production

- Timing of Acorn Drop and Deer Preferences

- Scouting Oaks and Hunting...

Duration: 01:49:38
Season Update: Colorado Elk Trip and Opening Day Target Buck Encounter
Sep 17, 2025

Today on episode 264, Rick Cates, Josh Luck, and Chris Leppert sit down with to give a season update. Topics discussed in this episode include.

- Mobile Hunters Expo Recap

- Christopher Leppert's Elk Hunting Experience

- Josh Luck's Kentucky Opening Day Hunt

- Rick Cates's Opening Morning Hunt

- Mobile Hunting Setups

- And much more!


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BIG BUCK Hot Spots, Habitat Disturbance with Dr. Marcus Lashley
Sep 12, 2025

Today on episode 263, Josh Luck and Chris Leppert sit down with Dr. Marcus Lashley to discuss the significance of habitat disturbance. Topics discussed in this episode include.

- Importance of Habitat Disturbance

- The "Magnet Effect" on Deer

- Deer Utilization of Burned Areas

- Cover and Public Land Hunting Strategies

- Impact of Habitat on Buck Survival

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Duration: 01:28:33
The Art of Tracking Big Bucks with Jake Belinda
Sep 10, 2025

Today on episode 262, We bring you another seminar from the Mobile Hunters Expo. Jake Belinda talks about ways to track bucks to help you gain more success this upcoming season. Topics discussed in this episode include.

- Jake's introduction into tracking

- Finding quality bucks

- Importance of understanding the tracks that you are looking at

- Allowing yourself to try something different

- Application of tracking from scouting to the snow

- And much more!


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Duration: 01:02:48
Understanding How Soil Quality Impacts Plant Nutrition and BUCK POTENTIAL with Dr. Craig Harper
Sep 05, 2025

Today on episode 261, Josh Luck and Jacob Sklenar sit down with Dr. Craig Harper to discuss his recent publication "Soil quality does not predict plant nutrition available to white-tailed deer". Topics discussed in this episode include.

- Challenging the Conventional Wisdom of Soil Quality and Deer Size

- Findings on Plant Nutrition and Soil Quality

- Importance of Quantity of High-Quality Food and Critical Nutritional Periods

- Mechanism Behind Deer Size and Soil Quality Correlation

- Application of Research for Public Land Hunters

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Duration: 01:23:35
Final Quest: Hunting Trophy Whitetails with Bobby Worthington
Sep 03, 2025

Today on episode 260 We bring you one of our great speakers from the Mobile Hunters Expo...... Mr. Bobby Worthington! Bobby goes over an extensive amount of knowledge learned from his years in the woods. Bobby goes over a number of tactics to help put you be a better woodsman and allow for a better fall. Bobby allows you to understand his process to being the best hunter you can in the woods all year long.


Topics Include

- Bobby's upbringing

- How Bobby learned to get on deer

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Duration: 01:43:50
Using Doe Data to locate BIGGER BUCKS with Dr. Mark Turner
Aug 29, 2025

Today on episode 259, Josh Luck and Chris Leppert sit down with Dr. Mark Turner to discuss his recent publication "Correlating male white-tailed deer antler size with female body mass across multiple spatial scales." Topics discussed in this episode include.

- Correlation Between Female Body Mass and Male Antler Size

- Buck Antler Size Increases

- Impact of Intensive Land Management on Deer Size

- Hunter Mentality and the Concept of High-Grading

- Factors Influencing Female Body Mass

- E-scouting and Identifying Potential Hunting Spots

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Duration: 01:20:18
Understanding Buck Movement: buck bedding, weather, and moon GPS Data with Dr. Bronson Strickland
Aug 27, 2025

Today on episode 258 we bring you one of the seminars from the Mobile Hunters Expo! Dr. Bronson Strickland gave an amazing talk on buck bedding and movement to our Southern Show crowd. He goes in depth with data in a talk that you will not want to miss! You can also find the video on The Mobile Hunter YouTube Page HERE!


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- Buck Movement Rates

- Buck Movement by Time of Day and Bedding Habits

- Moon movement

- Year-to-Year Consistency in Early Season<...

Duration: 01:26:06
Utilizing GPS DATA for Targeting Bucks in the Early Season with Luke Resop
Aug 22, 2025

Today on episode 257, Josh Luck, Chris Leppert, and Rick Cates sit down with Luke Resop to Early Season Buck Movement Data. Topics discussed in this episode include.

- Buck Movement Rates in the Early Season

- Predictability and Focal Areas in Early Season

- Buck Movement by Time of Day and Bedding Habits

- Food-Cover Patterns in Early Season

- Year-to-Year Consistency in Early Season

- And much more!


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Duration: 01:55:54
Midwestern Show Vendor Announcement and Southern Show Wrap Up
Aug 20, 2025

Today on episode 256 Chris and Josh go over all things Mobile Hunters Expo related! They dive into a wrap up of the Southern Show, and then get into the vendors at The Midwestern Show! They also cover the kayak testing area, as well as the 1st Annual Dust Off Bow Shoot!


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EARLY SEASON Consistency with Chris Leppert
Aug 15, 2025

Today on episode 255, we continued the Whitetail Apprentice Series! Josh Luck and Jacob Sklenar sit down with Chris Leppert to discuss consistency in the early season. Topics discussed in this episode include.

- Trail Cam placement and timing for the early season

- Targeting areas that create consistency

- What areas creates high fidelity for bucks

- Identify a bucks line of travel and capitalizing on it

- Choosing specific trail cam spots over another location and why

- And much more!


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Duration: 01:47:53
Lessons Learned from the top Whitetail Hunters in the country with The Southern Outdoorsmen
Aug 13, 2025

Today on episode 254, Expo Episodes Return! The Southern show had some top notch speakers and we wanted to bring them straight to you. Our first one is by two guys who have done a lot to bring more knowledge and new hunters into the fold in the past few years then most. The Souther Outdoorsmen! Jacob and Andrew go over information and stories about what they've learned from interviewing some of the best deer hunters in the Southeast. Listeners can prepare themselves for a great episode and learning that occured at the expo!


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Duration: 01:23:24
The Whitetail Apprentice 2.0
Aug 08, 2025

Today on episode 253, The Whitetail Apprentice Series is back! We received tremendous feedback on this series last year and wanted to bring it back with even more deep dives to help you become a better hunter. Join Josh Luck and Jacob Sklenar as they break down the series and what listeners can expect for this season.


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Duration: 00:54:04
The X Series with Josh Stubbs of Elevate Stand Company
Aug 06, 2025

Today on episode 252 Chris sits down with Josh Stubbs of Elevate Stands! Elevate has a great new lineup of stands the X series and Josh is kind enough to talk about them. They also get into plans for the fall, and western hunting! Sit back, relax, and get ready to hear some great conversation!


Topics Include:

-Elk Season

- Archery Elk Set Ups

- Deer Plans for the Fall

- Josh's Turkey Season

- And Of Course the NEW X SERIES!


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Duration: 01:07:22
Mobile Hunters Expo Vendor Announcement and Speaker Schedule
Aug 01, 2025

Today on episode 251 Chris, Josh and Rick have the announcement you all have been waiting for. The Mobile Hunters Expo Southern Show Vendors List and Speaker Schedule! The guys cover everything you need to know for the expo coming up. Sit back, relax, and get ready to plan out your weekend at the expo!


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Duration: 01:32:03
Throwback: The 8 Steps to Killing Mature Bucks with Jacob Sklenar
Jul 25, 2025

Today on episode 250 we throw it back to one of our highest attended seminars at the Mobile Hunters Expo last year! In this podcast we are bringing you a seminar from Jacob Sklenar on the 8 steps to killing a mature buck. Jacob goes over the importance of how following these 8 steps can lead you to putting down a mature buck in tough conditions. Jacob goes step by step to allow you the insight into his process, and how you can effectively manage both your time and information that you gather on deer that you are after!


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Duration: 01:15:19
Throwback: Beating The Shift, Whitetail Tactics that Produce
Jul 18, 2025

Today on episode on episode 249 of the podcast we are throwing it back to a popular episode from last summer. One that is very applicable to hunters right now. On the podcast Chris, and Josh sit down with Jacob Sklenar of The Wild Calling! The guys cover "Beating The Shift" and how it leads to being very efficient in the field. The guys cover sign, temperatures, relying on resources, and bedding in this deep dive of the different phases of managing your season. The guys also cover how to manage expectations.

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Duration: 01:21:04
Public Hands, Kept In Public Hands
Jul 11, 2025

Today on episode 248 of the podcast Rick covers a big win for hunters and anglers. He gets into the upcoming Mobile Hunters Expos and how when working together there are multiple wins for the outdoors. He goes into a new initiative as well to keep your eye on as congress starts back up.

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All New Archery Shoot: Dust Off Shoot Details
Jul 07, 2025

Today on episode 247 of the podcast we have a big announcement! Chris and Josh sit down with Eric Grippa and cover all the details of the new Dust Off Archery shoot at the Mobile Hunters Expo.

Topics include:
-How the shoot came about
-Need for something new in 3D archery
-Rules/shoot structure including:
-permitted equipment/classes
-yardages
-scoring
-shooting times
-payouts
-and more

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Duration: 00:36:07
XOP: New Products
Jul 04, 2025

Today on episode 246 of the podcast Chris and Josh sit down with Randy Schoefield from XOP! The guys cover their new product line and how effective you can be in the fall!


Topics Include:

- Biggest misnomers regarding manufacturing

- XOP's new product line

- How safety is paramount

- Trusting your gear

- Getting on deer by being mobile


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Duration: 01:42:53
Trail Cam Tips and Tactics with Jacob Hacker
Jun 27, 2025

Today on episode 245 of the podcast Chris sits down with Jacob Hacker of Tactacam! Chris and Jacob cover some of the biggest misnomers with setting trail cams, using them as a tool and having an American made product.


Topics Include:

- Biggest Mistakes with setting trail cameras

- Cell cams being a part of the puzzle and not the whole "picture"

- Settings to optimize your battery life for the public land hunter

- The new Reveal Ultra

- American made vs. Overseas

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Duration: 01:05:50
Psyche Of A Hunter: The Fortitude Of An Officer - Kevin Behr
Jun 20, 2025

Today on episode 244 of the podcast we conclude the series Psyche of A Hunter! Rick and Chris sit down with former Wildlife Officer Kevin Behr to discuss his life as an officer, and the day that almost took his life. Kevin goes over the events of that day, his recovery, and the how it has given him perspective on life. This is an episode you do not want to miss!


Topics Include:

- Kevin's life in the outdoors

- How Wildlife Officer's are not trying to play "Got ya!"

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Duration: 01:22:11
"Setting" Up For Success with Eric Grippa
Jun 13, 2025

Today on episode 243 of the podcast Chris sits down with Eric Grippa for another episode of the Level Up Series they discuss all things archery and how you can be set up well in advance of season; and level up your game!


Topics Include:

- 3rd Axis

- Practice

- Anatomy

- Tracking

- Arrow Set Ups and much more!


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Duration: 01:45:18
Big Game Prep: Rifle Setups
Jun 06, 2025

Today on episode 242 of the podcast Chris sits down with Jeff Dennis and Aaron Satterfield to discuss how to select a rifle for the situation you are hunting. From sub 100 yard shots all the way out to long range distances. They go over bullet selection for each situation as well as knowledge gained from previous experiences.


Topics Include:

- What rifle is best for your needs and budget

- Solid copper bullets vs. bonded bullets vs. match bullets

- Situational awareness when it comes to rifle hunting

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Duration: 01:55:11
Archery Set Ups: Prepare Now, Kill Later
May 30, 2025

Today on episode 241 of the podcast Chris, Josh, and Rick sit down and get down to business regarding arrows! The guys cover the reality of building your own arrows and how it is one of the main components of a successful hunt. They go over a number of hot topics and how being prepared now can help you kill later!


Topics Include:

Building Arrows Chris's archery philosophy Trajectory vs. Penetration Spine consistency and arrow tuning The role of confidence and shooting and much more!


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Duration: 01:01:14
"Cutting To The Point": Conservation and Scouting
May 23, 2025

Today on episode 240 of the podcast Chris, Josh and Rick sit down and talk about recent habitat work they completed on private land. The guys go over how important this work is for healthy animal populations, as well as how you can get involved. They also go over the reality of how conservation work on public land can help you out immensely.


Topics Include:

Conservation work and physical soreness USDA programs and invasive species. Biodiversity and deer sign. Public Land management. Getting involved in conservation projects on public land. and much more!

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Duration: 01:18:13
Whitetails: The Return
May 16, 2025

Today on episode 239 of the Podcast Rick and Josh sit down with their and discuss the return of Whitetails to the hunting landscape! They cover how they're getting prepared and tactics that they're deploying to get them ready. The guys cover some of the upcoming things from The Mobile Hunter Podcast as well!


Topics Include:

Getting "back into the woods." When your on a time crunch and how to manage it. Taking the time to inform your state about management needs. New series coming up on the podcast and much more!


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Duration: 01:02:07
"His A** is Grass, and I'm The Lawnmower" Filling Tags in Multiple States
May 09, 2025

Today on episode 238 of the Podcast Chris, Rick, and Josh sit down with their buddy Pierce Moore and talk success! They cover how certain tactics that helped Pierce seal the deal on multiple birds in multiple states, as well as Chris's 2 KY Longbeards!


Topics Include:

Pierce being a turkey whisperer Getting birds down. Understanding the benefit of different barrels. Running and gunning when you need to. Taking things down to the final days of the season. and much more!


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Duration: 01:38:51
THROWBACK: Secondary Ridge Running
May 02, 2025

Today on episode 237 of the Podcast we are throwing it back to a classic episode about Turkeys with Jacob Myers and Andrew Maxwell of The Southern Outdoorsmen Podcast.


They talk turkey hunting in the south, Roosting birds that others may be missing, Birds on Knobs, deer hunting, deer scrapes, utilizing the hills to your advantage, and set ups to help you kill more birds!

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Duration: 01:22:39
Off The Roost: Ohio Public Land Gobbler
Apr 25, 2025

Today on episode 236 of the Podcast Chris, Rick, and Josh sit down and discuss success and defeat in Ohio! They cover how certain tactics discussed that helped Chris seal the deal on an Ohio bird!


Topics Include:

The guys very different weekends Getting birds down. Understanding the benefit of different barrels Locals trying to scare you Understanding how to set up directly under birds and much more!


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Duration: 01:07:01
"A Family Affair" Two Birds Down In The Bluegrass
Apr 18, 2025

Today on episode 235 of the Podcast Chris and Rick sit down and discuss success and defeat in the Bluegrass! They cover how certain tactics discussed help seal the deal on two separate birds for Rick and his son!


Topics Include:

Chris's and Rick's weekends Getting birds down. Understanding when to move on a bird Allowing for boots on the ground scouting to understand areas Understanding how calling can be your biggest tool and much more!


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Duration: 01:11:04
Killing It: Why Scouting is King
Apr 11, 2025

Today on episode 234 of the Podcast Rick, Chris and Josh sit down and discuss a integral part of Turkey Season. Scouting. They cover why just listening to birds isn't enough, and how figuring out the patterns is the key to success.


Topics Include:

Chris's and Rick's views on killing in 30 seconds Does getting a bird down early lessen the experience. Using maps to look for terrain features Allowing for boots on the ground scouting to understand areas Understanding how a set can work if others muck it up and much more!


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Duration: 01:21:19
Getting Involved, While Being Afield
Apr 04, 2025

Today on episode 233 of the Podcast Rick covers a few ways to keep up on conservation while being afield. Rick covers some of the topics facing outdoorsman in the coming months, and how many may effect the places you recreate.


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Duration: 00:35:04
"Listen to your Elders": 50 Years of Turkey Hunting
Mar 28, 2025

Today on episode 232 of the Podcast Rick, Chris and Josh sit down with Rich Cates and utilize 50 years of turkey hunting knowledge. The guys cover the importance of scouting and how even throughout time it remains to be the best option to getting on birds.


Topics Include:

Chris's southern attempts at turkeys Turkey hunting in the early years Using Topo maps and their updated versions. Weapon choice and the changes over years Being able to capitalize and adapt and much more!


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Duration: 01:35:00
Bugs and Burns: The Key to Finding More Gobblers
Mar 21, 2025

Today on episode 231 of the Podcast Rick, Chris and Josh sit down and go over something that most overlook. The guys cover the importance of Cicada hatches and their effects on turkey populations, as well as habitat improvements.


Topics Include:

The Turkey Science podcast found HERE Cicada Hatches Broods and their historical significance. Habitat choices and how they can boom turkey numbers E scouting cicada areas and much more!


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Duration: 01:06:08
"Show me your Snood!" with Pierce Moore
Mar 14, 2025

Today on episode 230 of the Podcast, Chris and Josh sit down with good buddy, and turkey slayer, Pierce Moore to discuss situational calling tactics! Pierce is an exceptional woodsman and very knowledgable on turkey calling and reading the situation.


Topics Include:

Roosting birds and setting yourself up for success the next morning Usage of a fly up cackle to paint the picture when roosting Calling to birds on the limb (bubble clucks, fly down cackle) Presenting yourself as the "boss hen" Calling to hens to increase your fly down odds at a gobbler ...

Duration: 01:34:29
Psyche of a Hunter: Not Your "Average" Hunter with Nate Sellers
Mar 07, 2025

Today on episode 229 of the Podcast, Rick and Chris are back for another episode of Psyche of a Hunter. They sit down with Nate Sellers of Average Jack Archery!


Topics Include:

How Nate became obsessed with archery How not taking information can control your psyche Being able to block out the noise of social media Allowing logic to rule the roost and much more!


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Duration: 01:25:13
"Throwing Grenades At Turkey" Turkey Talk With Pat Newcomb
Feb 28, 2025

Today on episode 228 of the Podcast, Chris, Josh, and Rick sit down to begin talking turkey with Pat Newcomb of Nukem Hunting!


Topics Include:

How Pat became obsessed with turkeys The inception of Nukem Hunting Betting on yourself and your ideas A World Slam in a SINGLE YEAR Roosting birds and much more!


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Duration: 02:02:37
Level Up: What Deer are Eating RIGHT NOW with Lyndsay Thomas Jr.
Feb 21, 2025

Today on episode 227 of the Podcast, we continue the "Level Up" series. Join Host Christopher Leppert as he interviews Lyndsay Thomas Jr. of the National Deer Association!


Topics Include:

How deer actually keep warm through the winter Moisture content in winter time browse Amount of food per acre with different sunlight situations Oak Facts Mineral stumps for public land and much more!


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National Deer Association: HERE!

Instagram: HERE!


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Duration: 01:11:20
Psyche of A Hunter: The "Latitude" of A Hunter - Cory Godar
Feb 14, 2025

Today on episode 226 of the Podcast, we continue the "Psyche of A Hunter" series. Join Host Rick Cates he interviews Cory Godar of Latitude Outdoors!


Topics Include:

Cory's life in the outdoors and outdoor industry Injuries and how to overcome them Changing the entire way you hunt The true meaning of GRIT Going for broke on public land and much more!


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Instagram: Cory - HERE; Latitude - HERE

Youtube - HERE


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Duration: 01:06:41
Level Up: Planning for Success with Jacob Emery, Josh Luck, and Jacob Sklenar
Feb 07, 2025

Today on episode 225 of the Podcast, we begin the "Level Up" series. Join Host Chris Leppert as he interviews various guests to help our listeners Level up their whitetail game and prepare for their best season yet. The series begins with Jacob Emery, Jacob Sklenar, and Josh Luck


Topics Include:

Creating a scouting plan Choosing properties that fit your goals Efficiently scouting new areas How to prepare for scouting trips Incorporating fitness into your off season preparation and much more!


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Duration: 02:17:37
"We Never Quit" Chris Leppert's 2025 Ohio Buck
Jan 31, 2025

Today on episode 224 of the Podcast, Rick and Josh sit down and recap Chris's 2025 Buck! The guys come full circle on the season of "almost."

Topics Include:

Season Struggles Having deer ruin your season Testing your will to be in the woods Allowing yourself to bet on yourself and win


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Duration: 01:19:38
Psyche Of A Hunter: Coming Full Circle with Derek Craig
Jan 24, 2025

Today on episode 223 of the Podcast we bring you the "Psyche of A Hunter" series. Rick sits down with Derek Craig of New Day Outdoors! Rick and Derek recap a harrowing saga of Derek's 2023 buck. Derek and Rick also cover the reality of how "hard to swallow pills" are some of the best medicine.


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Topics Include:

Obsession over certain deer. Doing things that you know may cost you opportunity. Being your best outdoors self by doing everything you...

Duration: 01:18:21
ATA Recap: New Products for 2025
Jan 17, 2025

Today on episode 222 of the Podcast, Chris and Josh sit down and recap their trip to the 2025 ATA show in Indianapolis.

Topics Include:

New product drops and details from a multitude of companies Favorite new products from the show Mobile Huntings Impact on the Hunting industry What products to expect at the Mobile Hunters Expo


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Duration: 01:27:37
Psyche Of A Hunter
Jan 10, 2025

Today on episode 221 of the Podcast we bring you the "Psyche of A Hunter" series. Rick sits down with Chris and Josh to get you started with understanding the reality of what makes a hunter "tick." Rick goes over the reality of how our hardest things to admit, can make us the best version of ourselves in the woods.

Topics Include:

Social Media and The Outdoors Industries influence. Being open to changing things up How allowing yourself to be around others better than you can make you better. Being able to look at yourself and take...

Duration: 01:19:02
The Year Of The Accomplishment
Jan 03, 2025

Today on episode 220 of the Podcast Rick and Josh get you started with all things Mobile Hunter Podcast, as well as Mobile Hunters Expo! The guys cover the things that are on the horizon for the year to give you a taste of things to come. The guys also recount missed opportunities in the "Year of Almost" and goals they have for the year to come.

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Duration: 00:52:20
A "Record" Year in Review
Dec 20, 2024

Today on episode 219 of the Podcast Rick wraps up a great year of the podcast! Rick covers the year that was in conservation and ways that you can still help, as well as giving a sneak peak into the next year.


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Duration: 00:40:47
The Friends & Buck That Changed My Life // WCW Ep. 16 // Alex Strueder & Cam Maderski
Dec 18, 2024

In this episode, I’m joined by my two best friends as we relive how I started recording hunts, and the hunt that resulted in three deer down in one day, Cam’s first buck, and my first Pope and Young Public Land buck. This story explains a season in which I fractured my collar bone, Alex and I lost our bows, and my truck broke down, Cam shot his first buck, I killed my first mature public land buck, and I was gifted a bow by Cameron Hanes. Follow along on the hunt and season that has created the...

Duration: 01:25:37
GUNning for Late Season Bucks
Dec 13, 2024

Today on episode 218 of the Podcast Chris and Josh discuss the remainder of the season and their plans going into the late gun seasons in Kentucky and Ohio. Topics covered include:

Josh getting into muzzeloader hunting for the first time Strategies going into the kentucky muzzeloader season and late Ohio gun weekend The camaraderie of gun hunting Gun drives on public lands and much more!


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Duration: 00:58:04
“Bow Jesus” // The Story of an (Almost) World Champ Archer // WCW Ep. 15
Dec 11, 2024

Join Jacob as he sits down with the founder of the Mobile Hunter Expo: Christopher Leppert. Chris discusses his journey through archery. Chris explains how he got the nickname “Bow Jesus”, how he cleansed himself of a curse, and how he was an arrow away from becoming a world champion archer. Jacob and Chris discuss the lessons that were learned along the way that have created the Mobile Hunter Expo and helped form Chris as a man. Don’t miss this emotional and educational episode of Wild Calling Wednesdays.


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Duration: 01:17:18
Passing the Buck: Our seasons so far
Dec 06, 2024

Today on episode 217 of the Podcast the guys are back together! Chris, Josh, and Rick are joined by Jacob Sklenar to talk about the wrap up of The Whitetail Apprentice series, and to go over their seasons so far. Each of the guys talks about things they have applied, and learned for this season. They cover what success has looked like this season, as well as heartbreak.


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Duration: 02:01:17
Obstacles = Opportunity // Vince Battiata – Chasing Public // WCW Ep. 14
Dec 04, 2024

Vince Battiata tells stories of trial and tribulations and describes the way he has persevered through the troubles in the past few seasons. Come along with Vince as he proves that yes, it could always get worse. Vince served as an inspiration to me to push through the grind of this season and he just may inspire you to do the same.


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Duration: 01:19:47
Never Stop LEARNING with Andy May
Nov 22, 2024

Today on episode 216 of the Podcast we conclude the Whitetail Apprentice Series with Andy May! This episode was recorded at out Mobile Hunters Expo in Kalamazoo, MI this past July and was held in front of a live audience. We wanted to conclude this series with Andy as he is held in high regard as one of the most well rounded hunters in the industry. This series has been all about learning and application. Andy is a great advocate as to why you should never stop learning. Join us as we cover multiple topics and questions including:

Andy's...

Duration: 01:36:35
The Best Worst Trip of Our Lives – Cam Maderski WCW Ep. 13
Nov 20, 2024

Jacob sits down with his good buddy Cam Maderski to tell the tale of a 7-day backcountry camping trip to the mountains of Wyoming. Plagued by sabertooth mosquitoes, altitude sickness, and some awfully chosen “Sklenar Shortcuts”, this trip was one filled with suffering. But despite the suffering, Cam, Jacob, and their friend Michael Burgy found a way to make the most of the trip. Encountering some amazing trout fishing, beautiful sights, and mysterious hollow/metallic boulders, the trip quickly turned from a disaster, to one they would never forget.


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Duration: 01:58:13
TRACKING Mature Bucks with Jake Belinda
Nov 15, 2024

Today on episode 215 of the Podcast we continue the Whitetail Apprentice Series with Jake Belinda! Jake has been practicing and implementing the art of tracking for many years and his track record speaks for itself. Join us as we cover multiple topics and questions including:

Defining characteristics of deer tracks How to tell if a track is worth following Aging tracks Mature buck movement vs. young buck travel habits Tracking bucks to find more bucks How to quickly become more effective at tracking and much more!


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Duration: 01:52:59
“Hunting Saved My Life”: The Jeremy Cavaretta Story – Veteran’s Day Special WCW
Nov 11, 2024

After suffering a major heart aneurysm, Jeremy Cavaretta was told he could never run, hunt, or practice Jiu Jitsu again. Each of these things completely defined who Jeremy is. Not taking no for an answer, Jeremy battled back and against all odds, found a way to do all of his passions again. Tune into this inspiring story of a Veteran finding himself again through the outdoors.


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Duration: 01:31:34
Breaking Down BUCK MOVEMENT during The Rut
Nov 08, 2024

Today on episode 214 of the Podcast we continue the Whitetail Apprentice Series with Luke Resop! Luke is a PhD student at Mississippi State University and is part of the MSU Deer Lab. He is one of the researchers that took part in the "Understanding Buck Movement" study and is a great resource when it comes to breaking down buck movement. Join us as we cover multiple topics and questions including:

Historical movement patterns by individual bucks Targeting a specific buck around the rut Buck Bedding habits throughout the rut Does the research actually support the "Lockdown" How buck...

Duration: 02:14:18
“Johnny Stewart & Greg Litzinger: Buck Buddies. 3 Guys, 3 Bucks, 1 Tree, 24 Hrs” - WCW Ep. 11
Nov 06, 2024

Johnny and Greg sit down with Jacob for a good old fashioned, crack a beer and tell a story, deer camp style podcast. The two Eastern whitetail assassins tell the story of an epic day of deer hunting. Johnny, Greg, and their buddy Jason all sit one tree and kill three sweet public land bucks in one day. Pull up a seat, crack a beer, and get ready to laugh as you listen to this story only a deer hunter could truly appreciate.


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Duration: 01:10:13
Creating Success TRAVEL HUNTING The Rut
Nov 01, 2024

Today on episode 213 of the Podcast we continue the Whitetail Apprentice Series with Jeremy Aron! Jeremy has been hunting all over the country targeting the rut for many years and consistently gets it done year after year. Join us as we cover multiple topics and questions including:

How to plan your rut trips Gear/Equipment for travel hunting Targeting the first days after a front Utilizing the full moon for all day rut action Locations to get on rutting bucks quickly in a new area Calling Tactics and much more!


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Duration: 01:50:40
A Wounded Charging Elephant & a Shootout w/ Poachers – Joe Miles WCW Ep. 10
Oct 30, 2024

Joe Miles has done some amazing things. He’s killed dozens of big game species around the world and founded the gear company ASIO Gear. In his many travels he’s encountered quite a few harrowing and near-death experiences. Today he touches on his favorite wild stories. These include being charged by a wounded elephant at just 10 yards, getting into a shootout with poachers, being surrounded by the military in a foreign country, and much more all told here on this one-of-a-kind Wild Calling Wednesday!

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Duration: 01:27:56
Targeting Specific Bucks DURING THE RUT
Oct 25, 2024

Today on episode 212 of the Podcast we continue the Whitetail Apprentice Series with Jake Booth and Jacob Emery! Both of these guys are known for consistently getting it done on good deer during the rut, in different parts of the country. Join us as we cover multiple topics and questions including:

Hunting strategies for each phase of the rut Trail cam strategies for the rut Targeting specific bucks during the rut Hunting buck circuits Using historical data to determine where to hunt Rut funnels and much more!


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Duration: 02:07:09
A Life-Changing Accident, and a Relentless Drive – The Ty Hockett Story- WCW ep 9
Oct 23, 2024

Picture this: One minute you’re driving down the road looking to scout for some geese and turkeys and the next minute you’ve been ejected from your vehicle, shot through the air, and can no longer move your legs or hands. This is exactly what happened to Ty Hockett. At 17 years old Ty was in a horrendous car crash and as a result, will never walk again. Ty went from hunting and fishing every single day of his life to bound to a chair. Despite the incredible struggles ahead of him, Ty found a way to push on and...

Duration: 01:17:44
Deciphering BUCK RUBS with Greg Litzinger
Oct 18, 2024

Today on episode 211 of the Podcast we continue the Whitetail Apprentice Series with Greg Litzinger! Greg is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to reading buck rubs and understanding what they may be telling us. Join us as we cover multiple topics and questions including:

Understanding the types of rubs and what time of the year they are made Rub characteristics Big Buck vs. Small buck rubs Rub height and what that can tell us about a buck Tick marks Rub clusters around bedding areas Travel direction and much more!


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Duration: 02:05:36
Whitetail Adrenaline’s Greatest Hits – Jared Scheffler & Chancy Walters - WCW Ep. 8
Oct 16, 2024

Join Jacob as he sits down with deer hunting legends Jared Scheffler and Chancy Walters of Whitetail Adrenaline. In this podcast they tell their craziest stories on and off camera including epic stalks, run ins with the law, and yet to be released footage from their works in progress!


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Duration: 01:58:35
SCRAPE HUNTING Tactics and Utilization with The Mobile Hunter
Oct 11, 2024

Today on episode 210 of the Podcast we continue the Whitetail Apprentice Series with The Mobile Hunter Group! Josh, Chris, Rick, and Jacob sit down and have a round table discussion on all things scrapes and scrape hunting! Join us as we cover multiple topics and questions including how do you classify different types of scrapes, how do you know it's the "right" scrape, when/how to hunt different scrapes, the Janka Hardness scale for tree preference, utilizing Mock Scrapes, and much more!


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Duration: 02:32:32
Wild and Whole: Cooking Wild Game With Danielle Prewett
Oct 09, 2024

Today on episode 209 of the Podcast Rick and Chris sit down with founder of Wild and Whole Danielle Prewett. Danielle is a content creator at Meateater, Author and experienced wild game cook. The guys go over multiple topics that include butchering techniques, cuts of meat that you may be missing, how plucking a bird is the only way to wild game birds, and betting on yourself and transitioning your entire diet to wild game, and foraged foods.


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Duration: 01:18:56
Hunter Harassment - Poisoned Bait Pile & A Written Threat – Tom Truskowski WCW Ep. 7
Oct 09, 2024

This episode Jacob is joined by Tom Truskowski of The Hunting Factor. Tom tells the story of the time he was harassed on public land. With a stolen trail cam, a threatening note, a poised bait pile, and a lot of lessons learned, this podcast has a bit of entertainment and value for any public land hunter.


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Duration: 00:47:39
Killing Mature Bucks Using THE MOON with Dakota Cantrell and Zach Kaiser
Oct 04, 2024

Today on episode 208 of the Podcast we continue the Whitetail Apprentice Series with Dakota Cantrell and Zach Kaiser! Dakota and Zach are two of the hunters we go to when it comes to any moon related tactic talk. Both utilize the moon in different aspects when it comes to hunting strategy and both have found consistent success when factoring in the moon to target mature bucks. Join us as we cover multiple topics and questions including the best, FREE, moon resource that no one talks about, moon position and correlation to feed times, finding consistency in the Crescent Moon...

Duration: 02:26:19
A Public Land Booner GROUND HUNT | Cory Godar’s Kansas STUD: WCW Ep. 6
Oct 03, 2024

Cory Godar saddles up in the hot seat to describe his legendary hunt on an absolutely remarkable Kansas whitetail. This Wild Calling Wednesday episode tells the tale of Cory’s issues with his predominant shooting eye and severe shoulder problem that prompted him to COMPLETELY SWITCH from shooting righty, to lefty. Inside of grueling off-season of practice, he became a great shot, and embarked on a trip to Nebraska to kick off his season. With a kill in Nebraska, Cory rode into Kansas with high hopes; hopes that he would drastically exceed in the wild ride to come.”

Duration: 01:30:44

BUCK BEDDING Tactics with Aaron Warbritton
Sep 27, 2024

Today on episode 207 of the Podcast we continue the Whitetail Apprentice Series with Aaron Warbritton! Aaron brings a wholistic approach to buck bedding tactics as he has been able to utilize these tactics in various terrains and habitats all across the US. Whether you're from the deep south, midwest, or far north; you'll be able to utilize the information presented in this podcast. Join us as we cover multiple topics and questions including why it's important to know buck bedding throughout the year, how bucks adapt and change bedding to pressure, analyzing other hunters to key in on where...

Duration: 02:10:57
KY PUBLIC LAND MONSTER! - Drake Deerman WCW Ep. 5
Sep 25, 2024

Jacob is joined today by my good buddy Drake Deerman. In this episode, Drake breaks down -- in great detail -- the story of his monster Kentucky Public Land buck! Drake is an absolute killer and in this episode you'll get a look into his approach to putting down this stud of a buck!


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Duration: 01:06:05
The Hunters Guide to MATURE BUCK HABITAT with Alan Summerford
Sep 20, 2024

Today on episode 206 of the Podcast we continue the Whitetail Apprentice Series with Alan Summerford! Alan is a whitetail killing machine in the south and a wealth of knowledge when it comes to habitat management. Knowing what habitat can hold and grow mature bucks is pivotal when attempting to locate bucks to target for the season. Join us as we cover multiple topics and questions including why you should target water sources later in the season rather than early, what plants provide the best nutrition for deer, browse vs. hard mast, where do bucks spend daylight hours, how often...

Duration: 02:09:03
The Greatest Deer Tour of the US – Lucas Jones: WCW Ep. 4
Sep 18, 2024

Imagine being thrown into a vehicle and told that you were going on the greatest whitetail tour of all time. You were going to get to meet Dan Infalt, Jared Scheffler, Adam Hays, Don Higgins and many more hunting legends. Imagine sharing a meal with these legends and getting a tour of their homes and trophy rooms.

Lucas Jones had done just that when Exodus Outdoor Gear created the Whitetail Cribs Tour and brought him along to film. Fasten your seatbelt while you sit shotgun with Lucas as he tells the wild tales of a life on...

Duration: 01:29:40
BUCK BEHAVIOR According to The Research with Dr. Bronson Strickland
Sep 13, 2024

Today on episode 205 of the Podcast we continue the Whitetail Apprentice Series with Dr. Bronson Strickland! Dr. Strickland has been involved heavily with deer research the past 18 years and brings a wealth of knowledge when it comes to all things deer behavior. Knowing and understanding the tendencies of a whitetail buck, especially mature bucks, can really put things into perspective and create efficiency when out in the woods. Join us as we cover multiple topics and questions including buck bedding tendencies, buck daylight movement progression throughout the hunting season, how bucks adapt to pressure, and much more!

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Duration: 02:05:28
A Mobile Hunters Expo Exclusive: BACKCOUNTRY HUNTING with The Modern Tree Saddle with Aaron Ritter
Sep 12, 2024

Today on episode 202 of the Podcast we are bringing you a seminar from Aaron Ritter of Limbitless Outdoors at The Mobile Hunters Expo! Aaron tells you his process to go on a backcountry hunt in your state or nearby versus the need to go out west. Aaron also explores how to be an effective mobile hunter with a saddle and goes over a plethora of knowledge on how this can be the adventure that you need in your life!


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Duration: 01:13:44