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Choosing the Perfect Hunting Pack With Zach Scheidegger and Joe Schroeder of ALPS Outdoorz
In this episode of the Coffee and Deer podcast, we’re talking hunting packs and what to look for when buying a pack to match your hunting needs. Nick and The Doctor talk with Zach Scheidegger…
read moreThe State of the Deer Address and NDA’s 2023 Deer Report With Kip Adams
In this week’s Deer Season 365 podcast episode, we discuss NDA’s recently released 2023 Deer Report with Kip Adams. Kip hits the highlights of the state-by-state harvest data, including buck and doe harvest, the age…
read moreOptics for Shed Hunting and Turkey Hunting with Mark Boardman of Vortex Optics
Shed antler hunting season is upon us and turkey seasons are opening across the country, which makes this the perfect time to have Mark Boardman from Vortex Optics join the show. Nick and The Doctor…
read moreLife as a Professional Wildlife Photographer With Tes Jolly
On this week’s episode of the Deer Season 365 podcast, we’re talking with professional wildlife photographer Tes Jolly of Alabama. Tes discusses how she developed her passion for hunting and wildlife photography, what being a…
read moreLearning All About Deer and Habitat Management Through NDA’s Deer Steward Program
The NDA Deer Steward Program is entering its 14th year of existence and it remains the only deer management certification program of its type in the country. In this episode, Nick and The Doctor are joined…
read moreAdult-Onset Deer Hunting and the Importance of Being a Hunting Mentor
This week we talk with a relatively new deer hunter, Augusto Zimmermann. Augusto is from Brazil and didn’t grow up with a hunting background. Moving to Georgia after college, Augusto stumbled on NDA’s Field to…
read moreMaximize Clover Food Plots for Deer with Winter Maintenance Now
Perennial clover is perhaps the most popular food plot planting for deer, and with good reason! Clover food plots provide attraction during hunting season, high-quality forage during spring and early summer, and several years of…
read moreAvoiding Hunting Trip Disasters With Melissa Bachman of Winchester Deadly Passion
Traveling out of the local area to hunt is steadily gaining in popularity. While going on a destination hunting trip can be exciting and rewarding, it can be equally frustrating and disappointing if hunters don’t…
read moreNDA’s Deer Report Finds 88% of U.S. Whitetail Harvest Occurs on Private Land
An average of 88% of state white-tailed deer harvests occur on private land, according to the National Deer Association’s latest Deer Report, released this week. Texas reported the highest rate of private-land deer harvest at…
read moreWinning the War Against Feral Hogs With Alan Leary of Missouri
For decades feral hogs have been expanding their range, creating ecological havoc wherever they show up. Efforts to reduce or eradicate them from the landscape have been largely unsuccessful. However, there is one state that…
read moreFood Plots, Feed or Fire: The Real Costs Per Pound of Deer Forage
Prescribed fire is one of the most useful deer habitat management tools. In our experience, members of the National Deer Association are well-versed at this point in prescribed fire’s benefits. However, there are still some…
read moreThe Science Behind the South’s Odd Whitetail Rut With Jason Sumners
In this episode of the Deer Season 365 podcast, we’re talking with wildlife biologist Jason Sumners about the science behind the odd whitetail rut timing in the Southeastern U.S. Jason studied the impact of deer…
read moreIs Craig Harper’s FSI Cocktail Safe for Non-Target Trees?
You can quickly restore sunlight to a closed-canopy forest to fuel deer forage production – a technique called “Forest Stand Improvement” (FSI). We recommend girdling and spraying select trees to kill them standing using an…
read moreThe Importance of Venison Donation With Josh Wilson and Peter Churchbourne
Did you know that 38.3 million Americans suffer from critical hunger every day, or that one in six children lack the daily nutrition necessary for healthy growth? Imagine a situation where you were forced to…
read moreDeep South Deer Hunting and Using Water Access to Kill Public Land Bucks With Parker McDonald
In this episode of the Deer Season 365 podcast, we talk with Parker McDonald of the Southern Ground Hunting podcast and YouTube channel. Parker dives into how the Deep South differs from other states he’s…
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