NDA Podcasts Get your deer hunting audio fix!

In July 2021, NDA launched two podcasts — Coffee & Deer and Deer Season 365. We are dedicated to bringing you the latest news and information in deer hunting and management through these podcasts. 

Coffee and Deer Podcast

We’re not all habitat work all the time here at NDA. We know the importance of enjoying the fruits of your labor and that’s the primary focus of the Coffee and Deer podcast. The show is hosted by NDA President and CEO Nick Pinizzotto and his long-time hunting buddy and friend Mike Groman and focuses on hunting heritage and conservation policy. Nick and Mike are typically joined by expert guests — from NDA staff to outdoor writers to policymakers — to share hunting stories and discuss important conservation issues impacting deer and deer hunting. We hope you’ll join us for a fun and informative discussion over coffee about all things deer.

Deer Season 365 Podcast

For the serious deer hunter, deer season never ends. That's why NDA's Deer Season 365 podcast covers every aspect of deer hunting and deer management— from hunting strategy to deer biology and behavior to habitat improvement and more! Join us every-other-week as we talk with deer and habitat experts from all walks of life to bring you the latest in deer hunting and deer management information.

All Podcast Episodes

Whitetail Rut: Fact vs. Fiction — and How to Capitalize on It, With Kip Adams

Nov 12, 2025 NDA Staff

In this episode of the Deer Season 365 Podcast, we’re sitting down with NDA’s Kip Adams to discuss the science behind the rut. We’ll separate fact from fiction so that you can improve your odds…

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Research: How Hunter Behavior Affects Deer Observation Rates With Andy Little

Oct 28, 2025 Brian Grossman

In this episode of the Deer Season 365 Podcast, we speak with Andy Little, from the University of Nebraska, about a research project he conducted examining how hunter behavior affects deer observation rates. It’s a…

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The Art, Skill, and Joy of Traditional Archery With Ron Rohrbaugh

Oct 15, 2025 Brian Grossman

Traditional archery seems to be growing in popularity as more and more hunters yearn for stepping back in time and pursuing deer in much the same way our ancestors once did. Like most new pursuits…

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Extreme Scent Control With Jake Ehlinger

Sep 30, 2025 NDA Staff

When you ask most hunters who have successfully gotten close to mature deer what their number one priority is when heading to the woods, they’ll tell you scent control and hunting in the right wind…

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Doe Harvest Trends: Which States Are Making the Grade?

Sep 17, 2025 NDA Staff

In this episode of the Deer Season 365 Podcast, NDA staff discuss the declining doe harvest trend, which regions and states are doing a good job of harvesting does, and which ones need to step…

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NDA Staff Share Their Deer Season Preparations & Goals

Sep 3, 2025 NDA Staff

In this episode of the Deer Season 365 Podcast, several NDA staff members share their deer season preparation routines, as well as their plans and goals for the 2025-2026 deer season. Featured Sponsor/Partners Listen Now…

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Using High-Tech Drones to Recover Deer With Mike Yoder

Aug 20, 2025 NDA Staff

In this episode of the Deer Season 365 Podcast, we talk with Mike Yoder of Drone Deer Recovery all about the use of thermal-imaging drones to recover deer. Mike and I dive into the topic…

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Grow Bigger and Healthier Deer With This One Type of Plant | A Conversation With Dr. Mark Turner

Jul 9, 2025 NDA Staff

In this episode of the Deer Season 365 Podcast, we talk with Dr. Mark Turner about the one type of plant that is the greatest source of deer nutrition. What type of plant is that,…

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