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How To Hunt Deer - Pre-Rut Is Here! Are You Ready?

Sportsmen's Empire - Whitetail Hunting

Sportsmen's Empire Outdoor Network

Hobbies, Leisure, Technology, Sports, Wilderness

4.8615 Ratings

🗓️ 30 October 2024

⏱️ ? minutes

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Summary

In this episode of the How to Hunt Deer Podcast, hosts Dan Johnson and Jason Thibodeau share their recent hunting experiences, discussing strategies, observations, and the challenges posed by external pressures from other hunters. They delve into the importance of trail cameras for gathering intel on deer movements and the decision-making process involved in choosing hunting locations. The conversation highlights the impact of weather and hunting pressure on deer behavior, as well as the dynamics of family hunting outings. In this conversation, Dan Johnson and Jason Thibodeau discuss their hunting strategies as the season progresses, focusing on weather patterns, deer behavior, and the impact of coyotes. They share insights on the movements of does and bucks, the importance of choosing the right hunting environment, and practical tips for maximizing hunting success. The conversation emphasizes the excitement of the upcoming hunting season and the need for safety and preparation. Takeaways: Hunting experiences can vary greatly based on location and conditions. Trail cameras are essential for gathering intel on deer movements. Weather plays a significant role in deer activity and hunting success. Family involvement in hunting can shift focus from personal goals to shared experiences. External pressures from other hunters can disrupt deer patterns and behavior. Understanding deer behavior is crucial for effective hunting strategies. Decision-making in hunting often involves weighing multiple factors, including intel and location. Maintaining a good relationship with neighboring properties can help mitigate hunting pressure. Managing scent and wind direction is critical when hunting near bedding areas. Adaptability is key in responding to changing hunting conditions and pressures. The weather plays a crucial role in hunting success. Understanding doe behavior helps predict buck movements. Bucks are starting to split up as the rut approaches. Coyotes can disrupt deer hunting but should be managed carefully. Staging areas and pinch points are ideal hunting locations. Trail cameras are essential for tracking deer activity. Hunting during rain events can lead to increased deer movement. Safety should always be a priority while hunting. Morning hunts can be effective as the season progresses. Patience and preparation are key to a successful hunting season.     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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0:00.0

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0:03.7

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0:18.1

And we're back.

0:19.7

Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to another episode of the how to hunt deer podcast

0:24.2

i'm your i'm your co-host dan johnson our other co-host here jason tibodal jason is it

0:31.6

tibodal well it's tibodow yeah Tibido. Yeah. I should know this.

0:37.7

There's a lot of letters in it, all five fouls.

0:40.7

So, I mean, you're good however you want.

0:43.4

It's Jason Tibado.

0:45.3

Yeah, pretty much.

0:46.6

Pretty much.

0:46.9

Throw an X at the end.

0:48.2

Yeah.

0:49.0

Yeah.

0:49.9

Okay.

0:50.7

Some interesting things have happened since the last time we've talked. And I want to dive into a little bit of my experiences and what we, like the shakeups on the farm that have occurred over the last week. I want to kick it to you first. And we're going to get right into it. No

1:11.4

foreplay this week. What is, what's it looking like where you hunt? So I was able to get out

1:17.4

Wednesday afternoon and hunt. And it was, it was pretty slow. I saw a couple deer.

1:22.3

Nothing worth putting a tag on or anything. That was a 50 acre piece.

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