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

Hiring a Habitat Consultant with Zack Vucurevich of Whetstone Habitat, LLC

Aug 7, 2024 NDA Staff

Hiring a habitat consultant can help you achieve your land management and hunting goals, but if you’ve never done it before, you might not know what to expect. In this episode, Zack Vucurevich, the founder…

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Staying Mobile to Improve Your Deer Hunting Success With Christopher Leppert

Jul 31, 2024 NDA Staff

In this episode of the Deer Season 365 podcast, we look at the increasing popularity of mobile deer hunting and how it can make you a better, more consistent hunter. Our guest is Christopher Leppert,…

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All About Saddle Hunting with Josh Hillyard of Tethrd

Jul 24, 2024 NDA Staff

Saddle hunting has grown steadily in popularity in recent years. More and more hunters are setting their climbing and fixed position stands aside, instead opting for the lightweight versatility of a saddle. Still, saddle hunting…

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A Masterclass on Herbicides for Food Plots and Deer Habitat With Mark Turner

Jul 17, 2024 NDA Staff

In this episode of the Deer Season 365 podcast, we talk with Mark Turner all about herbicides for deer habitat. We discuss some of the most common food plot and native habitat scenarios, and which…

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Even a Grizzly Couldn’t Stop Amber Kornak’s Love for Wildlife Conservation

Jul 10, 2024 NDA Staff

Finding yourself in a tussle with a grizzly bear isn’t something anyone imagines for themselves and even with top training on how to deal with that situation, the outcome is typically not good. That’s exactly…

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Maryland’s Sika Deer Population and Their Impact on White-tailed Deer With Matthew McBride

Jul 3, 2024 NDA Staff

In this week’s episode of the Deer Season 365 podcast, we’re talking with University of Delaware student, Matthew McBride, all about Maryland’s sika deer population. Matthew gives us some basic biology and ecology of sika…

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From Vegetarian to Hunting Mentor With NDA’s Elizabeth Kligge

Jun 26, 2024 NDA Staff

Research shows that if you don’t grow up in a family of hunters or you’re not close to someone who does, chances are you won’t become a hunter yourself. It can be an even bigger…

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REPLAY: Andy May on Aggressive DIY Deer Hunting Tactics and In-Season Scouting

Jun 19, 2024 NDA Staff

In this week’s episode of the Deer Season 365 podcast, we revisit our very first episode where we talked with Michigan hunter Andy May about how he consistently kills big, mature bucks on short DIY…

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