Episodes

  • #204: THE HIDDEN REASON DEER & TURKEYS WILL BUST YOU with Mike Slinkard
    Jun 25 2026

    Do deer seem to bust you, even when you're convinced you're doing everything right? There may be a scientific reason why. Mike Slinkard explains how electroreception works in animals and how understanding this little-known sense could help you gain an edge in the woods.

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    38 mins
  • #203: GET CUSTOM LAND MANAGEMENT PLANS with Gregg Farrell
    Jun 11 2026

    This is a game-changer for land managers — get custom whitetail habitat plans without having to hire someone. Gregg Farrell explains the groundbreaking new Habitat IQ app that tells you where to hunt and how to make your land better over time. Plus, get the details on the latest trail cameras from Tactacam that have some incredible features at an affordable price point.

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    36 mins
  • #202: 3 KEYS TO PRIME DEER HABITAT with John Stoltzfus
    May 28 2026

    You just purchased a new hunting property — what now? Hear John Stoltzfus and Brad Rucks’ discussion on the three keys of prime deer habitat and how to improve each one in this Deer Talk Now Podcast.

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    40 mins
  • #201: THE BEST STATE FOR DEER HUNTING with Ted Marum
    May 14 2026

    Ted Marum joins Dan Schmidt for a Deer Talk Now Podcast episode about big bucks, what state is the best for deer hunting today, the snowstorm that put Buffalo County on the map, plus much more.

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    51 mins
  • #200: TOP DEFENSES AGAINST EHD with Lee Lakosky
    Apr 30 2026

    Lee Lakosky details his experience with EHD and managing whitetails, highlighting what has worked to help prevent mature buck losses from the disease. During this podcast, you'll hear:- What has helped Lee’s herd survive EHD after going from 50 mature deer all the way down to 5 over the course of a few years- Specialized feeding plans, water treatment and how to clean up ponds to prevent EHD spread- What ponds grow muck faster (where midges that transmit EHD hatch from) — and it’s probably not what you would think

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    40 mins
  • #199: DO APRs REALLY WORK with Steve Sorensen
    Apr 16 2026

    Award-winning writer Steve Sorensen is on the podcast with Dan Schmidt to discuss deer numbers, regulations to reduce the herd and help the habitat, regulations in city limits, the effects of antler point restrictions (APRs) and more.

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    36 mins
  • #198: STOP WASTING YOUR TIME WITH THESE STEPS WHEN USING FERTILIZER AND LIME
    Apr 9 2026

    With decades of habitat consulting under his belt, Steve Bartylla shares his best tips for using fertilizer and lime when planting food plots for deer.

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    28 mins
  • #197: WHAT MAKES A RECORD BUCK with Cameron Coble
    Apr 2 2026

    In this episode, Cameron Coble breaks down what it really takes to become an official Pope & Young and Boone & Crockett scorer. We dive into how antlers are scored, which factors matter most, and why these measurements go far beyond trophies — they play a critical role in tracking herd health and guiding conservation efforts. Cameron also shares insights from scoring notable deer, including the Donal Barry buck.

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    44 mins