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

Archery Season Recap With Hosts Nick Pinizzotto and Mike ”The Doctor” Groman

Nov 24, 2021 NDA Staff

it’s hard to believe, but with the peak of the rut behind us many hunters have moved on from their bows and regular archery seasons and are either picking up their firearms or are looking…

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Aging Bucks on the Hoof With Wildlife Photographer and Author Dave Richards

Nov 17, 2021 NDA Staff

In this week’s episode of NDA’s Deer Season 365 Podcast we’re talking with wildlife photographer and author Dave Richards about how to age whitetail bucks on the hoof by physical features and behavior. Dave has…

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Deer Decoy Tactics That Work With CJ Davis of Montana Decoy

Nov 9, 2021 NDA Staff

If you’ve never tried hunting whitetails with a decoy, you’re missing out on an adrenaline-filled experience. In this episode, Nick and “The Doctor” are joined by the President of Montana Decoy, CJ Davis, and the…

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Using Oak Ecology to Kill Mature Bucks Throughout the Season With Deer Biologist Moriah Boggess

Nov 3, 2021 NDA Staff

In this episode of the Deer Season 365 Podcast, we’re talking with deer biologist Moriah Boggess about how he consistently has success killing mature bucks on public land by focusing his efforts on acorns. We…

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Hunting the Whitetail Rut With Legendary Outdoor Writer Scott Bestul

Oct 27, 2021 NDA Staff

it’s almost November and that means it’s the Super Bowl of deer season for most whitetail hunters. This episode is all about hunting the rut and Nick and “The Doctor” were joined by legendary outdoor…

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How Hunting Pressure and Habitat Impacts Deer Movement With Dylan Stewart and Dr. Will Gulsby

Oct 20, 2021 NDA Staff

In this episode of the Deer Season 365 Podcast, we are talking with Dylan Stewart, a master’s student at Auburn University, and Dr. Will Gulsby, an associate professor of wildlife ecology and management at Auburn,…

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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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