Antler Up - November Throwback: Aaron Hepler, Finished Hunting..Now What?

Sportsmen's Empire - Whitetail Hunting

Sportsmen's Empire Outdoor Network

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4.8 • 615 Ratings

🗓️ 26 November 2025

⏱️ 75 minutes

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Summary

This week we’re rolling out another Flashback Episode, just like last week — and this one goes back to Episode 149, originally released on November 30, 2022. In this conversation, Jeremy sits down with good friend and longtime contributor Aaron Hepler to answer a question every hunter eventually faces: “The season’s over… now what?” Aaron breaks down why the weeks immediately after the season can be some of the most valuable for evaluating your year, tightening up your systems, and planning how to become a better whitetail hunter moving forward. From gear organization to reviewing trail-cam data to the mental side of closing the chapter on a long season, this episode gives you a roadmap to make the most of the offseason instead of drifting through it. Jeremy and Aaron also dig into honest reflections from their own seasons — what worked, what didn’t, and how those lessons shape their approach for the following year. Whether you're coming off a high or wrestling with frustration, this episode will help you reset your mindset, take control of your preparation, and set yourself up for future success. If you want practical steps, thoughtful discussion, and a push to stay intentional long after the final sit, this Flashback Episode is absolutely worth revisiting. So, grab your gear, sit back, and join us on this episode as we Antler Up! www.antlerupoutdoors.com www.tethrdnation.com www.huntworthgear.com www.sportsmensempire.com https://deerassociation.com/ Our Sponsors: * Check out Thompson Cigars and use my code SE for a great deal: https://thompsoncigar.com * Check out Troll Co Clothing and use my code EMPIRE25 for a great deal: https://www.trollco.com/hunting Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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