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Sportsmen's Empire - Whitetail Hunting

Western Rookie - Mule Deer Recap & Strategy

Sportsmen's Empire - Whitetail Hunting

Sportsmen's Empire Outdoor Network

Leisure, Hobbies, Wilderness, Sports, Technology

4.8615 Ratings

🗓️ 17 October 2025

⏱️ 62 minutes

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Summary

In this episode, Dan Johnson and his guest Dan discuss their experiences and challenges in mule deer hunting. They share insights on finding hunting partners, learning from failures, understanding deer behavior, and the impact of environmental factors such as cattle and weather on deer movement. The conversation also covers strategies for hunting in different terrains, the importance of water sources, and navigating private and public lands. They reflect on the changes in mule deer populations and the future of hunting in these areas. Takeaways Mule deer hunting requires patience and learning from failures. Understanding terrain is crucial for successful hunting. Cattle presence can significantly impact deer movement. Weather conditions affect deer behavior and bedding locations. Water sources are vital for attracting deer. Navigating private land requires communication and respect. Mosquitoes can influence deer behavior and movement. Mid-October is a critical time for hunting strategies. Patterns in deer behavior can be learned over time. The future of mule deer hunting may depend on environmental changes. 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

Transcript

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0:51.4

All right, everybody, welcome back to the Western Rookie Podcast.

0:56.6

My name is Dan Johnson.

0:58.1

And today we're joined by another Dan who lives in Michigan, who I met on the internet,

1:04.8

which kind of sets up as like a creepy murder mystery instead of a mule deer hunt.

1:12.9

But we turned it, we turned a creepy murder mystery into a mule deer hunt how are we doing man good man you doing good doing good um

1:20.0

i think the the conversation this storyline starts where i don't know if it started on Instagram or email.

1:30.9

I say you an email.

1:32.2

An email, right?

1:33.3

And long story short, this email was like, hey, man, I've been going out to these spots for a handful of years.

1:39.5

My friends don't want to go anymore.

1:42.8

And I'm going to go and you might like if you want to you can

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