N.F.C. - Deep In Texas

Sportsmen's Empire - Whitetail Hunting

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4.8 • 615 Ratings

🗓️ 28 January 2026

⏱️ 60 minutes

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Summary

In this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles podcast, host Dan Johnson and guest Connor Little discuss a variety of topics related to hunting culture in Texas, including the impact of weather on outdoor activities, the role of social media in mental health, and the differences in hunting practices across the state. They delve into the economics of hunting, the ethics of baiting, and the diversity of landscapes that influence deer hunting experiences. Connor shares his personal journey in hunting and the upcoming launch of his new podcast, 'Deep in the Hunt of Texas. Takeaways Texas is experiencing unusual weather with ice storms affecting outdoor activities. Laughter can be a powerful motivator during workouts, as shared by Connor. Doom scrolling on social media can negatively impact mental health. The culture of hunting in Texas varies significantly across regions. Baiting practices in Texas are common and often necessary for attracting deer. The economics of hunting in Texas has shifted towards a corporate model with high fence ranches. The rut for whitetails varies across Texas, affecting hunting strategies. Texas Parks and Wildlife manages deer populations with specific regulations for different counties. The ethics of feeding and baiting deer is a topic of debate among hunters. Connor's new podcast will explore the rich history and culture of hunting in Texas. 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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0:50.5	Chronicles podcast. I'm your host, Dan Johnson. Texas. Today's guest is from Texas.
0:58.9	Connor Little. Is it cold down there for Texas temperatures right now? Well, there's about four
1:05.3	inches of ice caked onto the sidewalk right now. So I would say it's a little cold. I think we duck hunted the last day of the season on Sunday and wind chill was negative
1:17.6	10, I believe.
1:19.5	So it's been pretty chilly.
1:22.1	This is a once in a five years ice storm we'll get.
1:24.3	So this is definitely not the normal weather we have down here. But
1:28.5	it's definitely made things interesting. I, you know, not being experienced on ice, I jumped out
1:35.4	of my truck last night to help push a guy. And I was the one who needed help after because
1:40.9	I took about four steps and completely busted my ass. And it was hard,
1:46.2	dude. Like, it was like when you're playing football and like in junior high and there's the kids
1:50.6	who are like a lot bigger and there's the kids who are a lot smaller and you just see some of those
1:54.6	big kids just completely declet some of those smaller kids. And it was like leg in the air.
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