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The Southern Outdoorsmen Hunting Podcast

724 - Whitetail Research: What REALLY Gets Bucks Moving (Revealed by Drone Study)

The Southern Outdoorsmen Hunting Podcast

Andrew Maxwell & Jacob Myers

Sports, Wilderness

4.91.4K Ratings

🗓️ 22 September 2025

⏱️ 100 minutes

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Summary

Today, we are talking with  @WhitetailResearch  on some extremely unique and interesting insights into buck behavior that have come out of a year-long thermal drone study! Derrick Dixon is the man behind the channel/website Whitetail Research. In today's episode we dive into his findings from his year long study using a thermal drone to observe buck movement. Subjects: • The factor that allowed Derrick to time when bucks would get up & move. • Do bucks really move farther in the morning or evening? • Are thermals more important than wind? • How much do acorns change deer movement? • Why don’t mature bucks show up in fields during daylight? • Could your access strategy be hurting you more than you think? • Are the funnels you’re hunting actually risky spots for bucks? • What really happens in staging areas before dark? • What can drones reveal that GPS collars can’t? and a TON more! Make sure you check out  @WhitetailResearch  on YouTube to see all the great information he is putting out. Got a question for the show? Submit a listener Q&A form - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1uMXP Grab some Southern Outdoorsmen merch here - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1u4aK Join Woodsman Wire - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1u4aR Use the promo code “southern” for a discount on your OnX Hunt membership here - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1tyfm Use code SOUTHERN10 for a discount on Outdoor Edge Knives - https://linkly.link/2EvPX Check out Latitude Outdoors for your mobile hunting gear - https://2ly.link/1zVDI Use code TSOP15 for a discount on Mossy Oak - https://linkly.link/2ERb8 Save 10% on your next Vortex Optics order at eurooptic.com using the Promo Code “southern10” - https://2ly.link/1wyYO Use code SOUTHERN20 for a discount on all vortex apparel, including eyewear Use code “SOUTHERN25” for a discount on Houndstooth Game Calls: https://2ly.link/24tFz Have you tagged a deer using something you heard on the show? Submit your listener success story here - Share Your Story Here Come chat with us on our Thursday Hunter Hangouts! Join our patreon - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1uMXU NOTE: Not all advertisements run on this show are endorsed by The Southern Outdoorsmen Podcast unless an ad is read by one of the hosts. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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0:00.0

You know, cell cameras are super popular these days. I use them. Jacob uses them. I know a lot of you guys use them as well.

0:05.9

Let me tell you something that will save you a little bit of a headache when it comes to cell cameras. That is the cell coverage layer from Onex Hunt. You can turn that layer on and view how the cell coverage is on any property or even certain parts of properties. Now that's helpful for cell cameras because I might be going to an area where I want to put a camera out and I can just before I leave, go ahead and look at the map, see if I've got good enough cell coverage in there. If it's got cell coverage, okay, I'll bring a cell camera. If it doesn't, all right, bring it a normal camera. I know I've been burned a bunch of times bringing a dagum cell camera somewhere and then getting there and then not having any service that's frustrating well this layer from onex hunt remedies that also it's just useful for

0:42.7

planning trips in general you know knowing whether or not you're going to have cell coverage to

0:46.2

call family in case something goes wrong and then of course also if you see that there's no cell

0:50.5

coverage in an area you know you need to go ahead and download that map for offline use on OnX. If you want to check out that layer and a whole bunch of others from OnX Hunt, go get you an elite membership and use the promo code Southern at checkout. It's going to get you a 20% discount and it's going to help us out here at the Southern Outdoorsman podcast. So you'll go check it out. Stay safe this season and know where you stand with OnX Hunt.

1:11.4

I'm super excited to announce that Vortex just updated their Crossfire Riflescope line with the Crossfire HD rifle scopes.

1:20.0

These are an improvement over the previous design that delivers sharper detail improving low light transmission, giving you a lot more confidence with your hunt.

1:27.2

If you're wanting an effective rifle scope, that gives you great low light capability without breaking the bank,

1:32.3

check out the new Crossfire HD scope from Vortex.

1:35.3

And if you're interesting buying one, you can head over to Eurooptic.com and use the code Southern 10 for 10% off your order of any vortex optics.

1:46.1

When you get into saddle hunting, most people think of comfort coming directly from

1:49.7

the saddle itself.

1:50.8

And while that is true, another extremely important factor is having a great platform

1:56.0

that gives you a lot of comfort, whether you're a leaner or you like to sit in your saddle.

2:00.4

We've been really impressive over the last year using the profile saddle platform from latitude outdoors. This

2:06.0

platform is the perfect mix of compact but having the perfect ergonomics to keep you comfortable

2:12.0

all day long, especially if you like leaning on the platform. With the angled front of the platform,

2:16.8

that gives you a lot more surface area with your leaner to great packability from being extremely compact and folding inside of itself. It's been a great addition to us over the last year using it. So if you're looking at getting a lightweight, compact, but extremely comfortable saddle platform, check out the profile saddle platform from Latitude Outdoors.

2:36.1

And you can learn more about it at Latitudeoutdoors.com.

2:39.7

Hello, Sweaterweather.

2:41.7

Bring on cozy duvet days, crisp air and crunchy leaves.

2:46.5

Out Out is out.

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