How To Hunt Deer - Find Deer In September

Sportsmen's Empire - Whitetail Hunting

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4.8 • 615 Ratings

🗓️ 17 September 2025

⏱️ 52 minutes

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In this episode of the How to Hunt Deer podcast, hosts Dan and Jason discuss Jason's recent elk hunting trip in Colorado, sharing experiences and challenges faced during the hunt. They delve into the dynamics of deer movement during the September shift, strategies for youth hunting season, and the importance of understanding wildlife behavior in relation to food sources and water availability. The conversation emphasizes the significance of adapting hunting strategies based on environmental conditions and the joy of sharing hunting experiences with family. Takeaways Jason shares his experiences from an elk hunt in Colorado. Thermals played a crucial role in Jason's elk calling success. The elk herd's movement was affected by environmental changes. September shifts can significantly impact deer movement patterns. Youth hunting season strategies focus on maximizing opportunities for kids. Water sources are critical for deer movement during dry conditions. Observation and scouting are essential for successful hunting. The importance of adapting to changing food sources for deer. Family bonding through hunting is a key theme in the conversation. Planning and preparation are vital for a successful hunting experience. 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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0:51.3	All right, everybody, welcome back to another episode of the how to hunt deer podcast i'm one of
0:58.3	the host dan johnson my other host jason dude you've been lazy i'll be honest man you've been
1:05.9	lazy you haven't been on for two straight weeks now yeah yeah i've been sl've been slacking. Your fan base is disappointed. I'm sure they are. I'm sure that the people that Phil did not do better than me, correct? I love it. Love it. Dude, you were on an elk hunt in Colorado, right? Yeah. All right. Talk to us about it. Real quick. Give us a brief overview.
1:28.5	Okay, so wildfires, lack of elk, rattlesnakes, mountain lions, one bear, head-on car collision,
1:37.4	missed by about two seconds and holes.
1:40.4	Jesus.
1:40.8	Yeah.
1:40.9	So, I mean, in a nutshell, a great trip, a lot of cool encounters, a lot of cool things to see. But the property I was hunting last year had a herd of about 200 elk. And this year, out of four guys, I saw the most elk. I saw 15. I did cow call a bull in, but we were hunting in an area that's a lot of oak brush and that bull came in.
2:05.9	I heard him at about 80, got to 70, got to 60, got to 50, and my thermals just blew right at them.
2:13.4	And I've never heard, I've never heard an elk, you know, blow before.
2:17.1	This is my first experience with it. But I mean, you talk about amplifying a deer snortwees and
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