EP.411: Patience, Persistence, and Adapting: Winning the Mature Buck Game | Nathan Killen

Truth From The Stand Deer Hunting Podcast

Clint Campbell

Wilderness, Sports

4.7 • 726 Ratings

🗓️ 23 October 2024

⏱️ 78 minutes

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On this episode of Truth From The Stand, I sit down with Nathan Killen to talk all things deer hunting in October—when bucks start getting unpredictable, and you’ve got to be on your game. Nathan and I dive into some of our personal hunts, breaking down how we approach scouting and what deer behavior is telling us this time of year. We get into the nitty-gritty of finding those historical signs, the perfect setups, and adjusting your strategy as things change in the woods. We also touch on the mental game of hunting—how patience, persistence, and staying sharp can make all the difference, especially when you're chasing bucks in rugged, mountainous terrain. Nathan shares some killer insights on adapting your game plan as you pick up new info in the field. We even get into how visualization plays a huge role in preparing for the hunt. To wrap things up, we talk about our favorite times to be in the woods and the importance of enjoying the process, no matter how much you think you know—because hunting’s all about learning. WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 411 October hunting demands adapting to changing deer behavior Mature bucks often prefer solitude Hunting specific bucks accelerates learning about deer behavior Experience is the best teacher for killing mature bucks The process of hunting is as important as the outcome SHOW NOTES AND LINKS: —Truth From The Stand Merch —Save 20% on ASIO GEAR code TRUTH20 —Support our partners: Asio Gear , Exodus Outdoor Gear, Tethrd , Spartan Forge — Visit my local archery shop Bob and AJ's Archery World —Waypoint TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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