EP.455: Topo Maps, Scouting & Shot Placement Tips

Truth From The Stand Deer Hunting Podcast

Clint Campbell

Wilderness, Sports

4.7 • 726 Ratings

🗓️ 27 August 2025

⏱️ 77 minutes

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Summary

In this episode of the Truth From The Stand Podcast, I sit down with Greg Litzinger to talk all things deer hunting. We cover the realities of chasing whitetails on public ground, setting goals that actually make sense, and why scouting is the backbone of any solid plan. Greg dives into traditional bow setups, trusting your instincts, and how topo maps can make or break a hunt. We also get into the practical stuff—like shot placement, patience in the stand, and balancing family life with time in the woods. WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 455 Social media can warp realistic hunting goals Trusting your instincts leads to better decisions Shot placement: always aim for the exit Terrain knowledge and topo maps reveal deer movement Deer often take the path of least resistance 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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