NDA Podcasts

The Rewards and Challenges of Running a State Wildlife Agency With Bryan Burhans

Oct 13, 2021 NDA Staff

Running a state wildlife agency has to rank up there as one of the most difficult jobs in the country given how passionate sportsmen are about hunting. Deer in particular drive much of that passion,…

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Hunting the Whitetail Rut: the Science and Strategies With NDA‘s Kip Adams

Oct 6, 2021 NDA Staff

In this episode of NDA’s Deer Season 365 Podcast, we are talking with wildlife biologist and NDA Chief Conservation Officer Kip Adams about a broad range of deer hunting and deer research topics. Kip talks…

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Writer Kristen Schmitt on Communicating the Positive Impacts Hunting Has on Conservation

Sep 29, 2021 NDA Staff

Communicating to the masses the positive impact of deer and hunting on conservation has become increasingly important. As hunters and wildlife face new challenges at the policy level, the need for more people to participate…

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Warren Womack on 50-plus Years of Bowhunting Memories and Finding Success Hunting Feed Trees

Sep 22, 2021 NDA Staff

In this episode of NDA’s Deer Season 365 Podcast, we are talking to bowhunting legend Warren Womack on how he has journaled over 50 years of bowhunting success, as well as how he consistently kills…

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Ford Van Fossan on Hunting Apparel, Grasslands Conservation, and Hunting Among Alpha Predators

Sep 14, 2021 NDA Staff

The early archery season brings on many challenges not the least of which is wearing the appropriate clothing during a time of year when changes in weather can be fast and significant. Nick and “The…

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Aaron Warbritton on How He Finds Deer Hunting Success on Unfamiliar Tracts of Land

Sep 8, 2021 NDA Staff

In this episode of the Deer Season 365 Podcast, we are talking to Aaron Warbritton of The Hunting Public about how he approaches scouting and hunting a new tract of land. Aaron discusses e-scouting, getting…

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A History Lesson on the Progression of Archery Hunting with Jay McAninch

Sep 1, 2021 NDA Staff

Who better to give a history lesson on the progression of archery hunting than the man with more than 50 years of experience behind a bow and who was the leader of the Archery Trade…

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Does Culling Bucks Improve Antler Quality? A 13-Year Test With Donnie Draeger

Aug 25, 2021 NDA Staff

In this episode of the Deer Season 365 Podcast, Brian talks with Donnie Draeger, a wildlife biologist at the Comanche Ranch in Texas, about an intensive 13-year research project Donnie was involved in focused on…

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Beau Martonik on Finding Success Deer Hunting Rugged Public Land in the Northeast

Aug 18, 2021 NDA Staff

Who doesn’t like a big buck story, especially when it comes from a state not known for high-scoring deer? Beau Martonik, host of the East Meets West Podcast and writer for MeatEater joins Nick and…

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Food Plot Myths Busted: Why Your Clover Doesn’t Need Mowing and Brassicas Don’t Get Sweeter After a Frost

Aug 11, 2021 NDA Staff

In this episode of the Deer Season 365 podcast we are talking with Mark Turner, a PhD candidate at the University of Tennessee working under Dr. Craig Harper. Mark and Brian discuss some of the…

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