733 - Scrape Hunting MASTERCLASS with Troy Pottenger | THROWBACK

The Southern Outdoorsmen Hunting Podcast

Andrew Maxwell & Jacob Myers

Wilderness, Sports

4.9 • 1.4K Ratings

🗓️ 23 October 2025

⏱️ 141 minutes

🔗️ Recording | iTunes | RSS

🧾️ Download transcript

Summary

Today we are throwing it back to one of our all time favorite episodes - scrape hunting with Troy Pottenger. Troy is well known for his success tagging giant bucks using scrapes. This episode is a deep dive into Troy's approach to scrape hunting, whether it be hunting natural scrapes or creating highly effective mock scrapes. This is one of the most in-depth discussions on hunting whitetail deer on scrapes you will EVER hear. 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

Transcript

Click on a timestamp to play from that location

0:00.0	I've been using Onyx Hunt for over eight years now, and I can't imagine using a different mapping software.
0:05.6	OnX Hunt is so simple and easy to use. That's the number one thing that we hear from new users.
0:10.5	It's so simple and easy. From all the different features on the map, especially with the new LIDAR map, along with recent aerial imagery, which is amazing for how we find new clear cuts,
0:21.3	and also what fields have been planted and not planted.
0:24.0	There's so many good, easy, simple features from Onyx that makes you a more effective scouter,
0:30.4	which also will entail help you become more effective in the field.
0:33.3	It's also so easy to share pins, share tracks, and share folders,
0:37.2	whether you're in a hunting
0:38.0	club, a little lease family property, or hunting public land with some buddies, it's so easy
0:42.4	to stay connected with each other and scout effectively.
0:45.2	So if you want to try Onex hunt, you can use the code Southern and save 20% on your membership.
0:51.1	Remember, know where you stand with Onex.
0:53.9	I'm super excited to announce that Vortex just updated their Crossfire Riflescope line with the Crossfire
1:00.7	HD Riflescopes.
1:02.7	These are an improvement over the previous design that delivers sharper detail improving
1:06.5	low light transmission, giving you a lot more confidence with your hunt.
1:09.8	If you're wanting an effective rifle scope, that gives you great low light capability without
1:13.8	breaking the bank, check out the new Crossfire HD scope from Vortex.
1:18.5	And if you're interesting buying one, you can head over to Eurooptic.com and use the code
1:23.6	Southern 10 for 10% off your order of any vortex optics. If you hunt deer out of trees,
1:30.2	you need to go check out Latitude Outdoors.com. They got a little something for everybody,
1:34.7	whether you're a saddle guy or if you hunt out of a climber. Of course, Latitude makes some of
	...

Please login to see the full transcript.

Previous episode | Next episode

Disclaimer: The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Andrew Maxwell & Jacob Myers, and are the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Tapesearch.

Generated transcripts are the property of Andrew Maxwell & Jacob Myers and are distributed freely under the Fair Use doctrine. Transcripts generated by Tapesearch are not guaranteed to be accurate.