How To Hunt Deer - Shed Hunting & Treestand Strategy
Sportsmen's Empire - Whitetail Hunting
Sportsmen's Empire Outdoor Network
4.8 • 615 Ratings
🗓️ 18 March 2026
⏱️ 59 minutes
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Summary
Most hunters are missing out on the best times to find sheds—and they don’t even realize it. Discover how weather unpredictability, strategic stand placement, and terrain features can dramatically increase your success, even before the season starts.In this episode, Dan and Jason share real stories from their recent shed hunts—finding up to 11 sheds and deadheads in just a day and a half—and reveal the surprising patterns about where deer lose their antlers. You'll learn the key locations where most sheds are found: transitions between bedding and feeding areas, and along travel corridors in tall grass or CRP fields.You'll discover practical tactics like creating mock scrapes with scent-drenchers, adjusting stand locations based on deer movement, and using natural features like fence brackets to attract bucks. Plus, get insights on how weather shifts, like unseasonal snow or warm spells, influence deer movement and shed drop timing.This episode emphasizes that shed hunting isn't just about luck—it's about understanding deer behavior, terrain, and timing. Whether you're a seasoned shed hunter or just getting started, these tips can turn your next outing into a days-long success story.Tune in for honest stories, expert advice, and the motivation to get outside, educate yourself about deer patterns, and make the most of the season's hidden treasures. Perfect for any hunter eager to level-up their scouting, shed hunting, or habitat plans before the season kicks off.
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| 0:33.1 | All right, everybody, this is the How to Hunt Deer podcast. |
| 0:36.9 | My name's Dan. |
| 0:37.7 | His name's Jason. |
| 0:39.2 | And real quick housekeeping before we get into the meat and potatoes of today's episode, |
| 0:45.1 | if you guys could do us a huge favor, go to iTunes or Spotify, wherever you listen or |
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| 1:12.8 | That would help us out dramatically. |
| 1:16.3 | Jason, dude, this weather is bananas today. |
| 1:19.9 | It's crazy. |
| 1:21.0 | Did you get snow? |
| 1:22.7 | Yeah, we got snow. |
| 1:23.8 | Yeah. |
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