How Local Knowledge & Patience Kill More Bucks | Dom Bolognese

Truth From The Stand Deer Hunting Podcast

Clint Campbell

Sports, Wilderness

4.7 • 752 Ratings

🗓️ 15 October 2025

⏱️ 78 minutes

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Summary

In this episode of the Truth From The Stand podcast, I sit down with Dom Bolognese to talk about balancing real life with the obsession of chasing deer. We get into mentorship, adapting to different terrains, and the art of reading deer behavior—especially in high-pressure and suburban areas. Dom breaks down what it takes to consistently find and kill mature bucks, from asking permission to hunt private ground to understanding when baiting can actually make sense. It’s a gritty, honest look at how hard work, local knowledge, and discipline come together to make success in the whitetail woods possible. WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 462 Balancing work, life, and hunting keeps the passion sustainable. Supportive partners and mentors make all the difference in a hunter’s growth. Local knowledge and terrain awareness drive consistent success. Early season hunts often offer the best odds for patterning mature deer. Asking permission and building trust with landowners can unlock new opportunities. Trail cameras and scouting reveal hidden patterns The true reward of hunting comes from the process, not just the shot. 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 —Check out ⁠Spartan Forge⁠ to map your hunt —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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