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Truth From The Stand Deer Hunting Podcast

EP.453: Understanding Deer Behavior for Better Hunts | Justin Hollandsworth

Truth From The Stand Deer Hunting Podcast

Clint Campbell

Sports, Wilderness

4.7 • 752 Ratings

🗓️ 13 August 2025

⏱️ 86 minutes

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Summary

In this episode, I’m joined by my buddy Justin Hollandsworth for a wide-ranging conversation on the discipline it takes to stay fit and ready for a hunt. We get into the weeds on deer behavior—why some bucks are social butterflies while others seem born to be loners—and how that knowledge can shape your scouting and stand placement. Justin and I swap stories on the highs and lows of traditional archery, the adrenaline of chasing elk and moose, and the value of making mistakes you can actually learn from. It’s a conversation about preparation, patience, and the kind of experience you can only earn with time in the wild. WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 453 Understanding local deer behavior and habits is critical for success. Scouting and timing can significantly improve hunting outcomes. Social bucks are often more predictable than loners. Experience and learning from mistakes sharpen decision-making in the field. Traditional archery adds unique challenges and rewards. Hunting different species like elk and moose broadens skills and perspective. Preparation and planning are as important as the hunt itself. Link In Bio:  SHOW NOTES AND LINKS: —Truth From The Stand Merch —Check out Tactacam Reveal cell cameras — Save 15% on Hawke Optics code TFTS15  —Save 20% on ASIO GEAR code TRUTH20 —Save on Lathrop And Sons non-typical insoles code TRUTH10 —Check out Faceoff E-Bikes —Waypoint TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0

Hey gang, I want to give you a heads up about the new hunting scopes from hawk optics.

0:04.6

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0:15.8

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0:24.9

and more performance. These scopes feature an ultra-wide field of view,

0:31.2

exceptional clarity, and a rugged, low-profile design to shed unnecessary weight without sacrificing any performance. The Hawk Endurance Rifle Scopes have a leaven-level push-button fiber optic illumination, motion activation

0:39.8

with auto standby, and a 30-millimeter tube for maximum durability and adjustment range.

0:46.0

If you demand more out of your optics, check out Hawk Optics at a dealer near you or visit

0:51.1

hawkoptics.com and use the code TFTS15 at checkout to save 15%.

0:57.8

When you're serious about hunting, you need gear that's just as stealthy and as tough as you are.

1:02.0

Meet face-off e-bikes, built tough for hunters and designed to perform where it matters most.

1:07.6

Picture this. Last week, I took the switchback model out to check a remote trail camera

1:11.6

setup that I had. Steep climbs, streams, thick mud, you name it. This bike handled it all without

1:17.3

breaking a sweat. Actually cut my time in half and left me more time for doing a little additional

1:22.5

scouting. You know the stuff it actually matters. These aren't just e-bikes. They're the ultimate

1:27.1

mobile hunting transport system. No derailers. So they'll power through grass, corn, even thick mud, and that custom steel drive train built to last and outclass anything on the market. With three models to choose from, the switchback, the hunter, and the bow hunter, they've got a bike for every kind of hunter. And if you're ready to really up your game, check out the switchback all decked out in the Osseo gear camo. Whether you're checking trail cameras or biking to throw people off your hunting spot, face off ebikes are your go-to for reliability, power, and stealth. Head over to faceoffebikes.com today to find the perfect e-bike for your next hunt because when it's built for hunters, you know it's built to work. Face off e-bikes, the best hill climbing e-bike you'll find, built tough, built to last. Hey folks, you know I take my trail camera intel pretty seriously. It's a huge part of how I build my hunting strategy and I'm always looking for gear that just flat out works, stuff I can rely on, backed by solid

2:18.1

people and the best customer support in the business. That's exactly why I run Tacticam

2:22.4

Reveal Cell cameras. Whether you're just getting started or you're a full-blown data junkie,

2:27.7

like me, they've got a camera to fit your budget and your hunting style. My go-to currently

2:33.4

is the Reveal 3.0 series with fully integrated

2:36.4

GPS. These things are dead simple to set up. Less fiddling, more scouting and hunting.

2:42.5

And they run on most major service providers and will automatically connect you to the strongest

2:46.9

signal in your area. So no more hiking to the top of a ridge just to realize you've

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