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Sportsmen's Empire - Whitetail Hunting

How To Hunt Deer - Pre-Rut Strategy & Observations

Sportsmen's Empire - Whitetail Hunting

Sportsmen's Empire Outdoor Network

Leisure, Wilderness, Hobbies, Sports, Technology

4.8615 Ratings

🗓️ 29 October 2025

⏱️ 51 minutes

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Summary

In this episode of the How to Hunt Deer Podcast, hosts Jason and Dan discuss their recent experiences in hunting, family activities, and sports. They delve into deer movement patterns, the significance of doe behavior during the pre-rut, and effective calling techniques. The conversation emphasizes the importance of planning for upcoming hunts, considering weather conditions, and understanding deer behavior to maximize hunting success. Takeaways Deer movement is influenced by weather patterns and seasonal changes. Family activities and sports can impact hunting schedules. Mock scrapes are effective for tracking deer behavior. Understanding doe behavior is crucial for successful hunting during the pre-rut. Calling techniques should be strategic and not overdone. Planning access routes and wind direction is essential for hunting success. The pre-rut period is an exciting time for deer hunters. Patience is key when waiting for deer to come into range. Food sources, such as corn and acorns, affect deer movement. Maintaining scent control is important when using decoys. 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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All right, everybody, welcome to another episode of the How to Hunt Deer podcast.

0:55.2

We are your host, Jason and Dan.

0:58.8

Jason, good past week, good past seven days.

1:03.8

Yeah, it's been pretty active as far as deer movement and stuff.

1:08.0

You know, I think we kind of have shifted into a different weather pattern now.

1:12.5

Trail cameras, they're starting to show that too.

1:14.8

I sent you a picture a few days ago.

1:17.5

They were picking the corn off at one of my pieces and a giant out of nowhere shows up.

1:23.3

And, of course, I sat the wrong property that day and I was hunting by myself and had Intel on another older huge seven point that I was going after.

1:33.2

But that's how it works.

1:34.7

That's a fact.

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