Western Rookie - Western B.S. Session

Sportsmen's Empire - Whitetail Hunting

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4.8 • 615 Ratings

🗓️ 28 November 2025

⏱️ 46 minutes

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In this episode of the Western Rookie Podcast, host Dan Johnson and guest Stanley Lewandowski discuss the intricacies of mule deer hunting during the rut and late season. They explore strategies for finding and stalking deer, the impact of weather and cattle on deer populations, and the transition from archery to muzzleloader hunting. With insights on deer behavior and effective hunting tactics, this conversation provides valuable information for both novice and experienced hunters. Takeaway: Mule deer are easier to find during the rut when temperatures drop. Late season hunting can yield more deer sightings as they group up. Understanding deer behavior is crucial for successful hunting. Wind direction plays a significant role in hunting strategy. Aggressive hunting tactics can be more effective during the rut. Cattle presence can negatively impact deer populations in hunting areas. Mule deer hunting requires knowledge of specific terrain and habitats. Using tree stands can be effective if deer frequent certain areas. Weather conditions can dictate hunting success and deer movement. Transitioning from archery to muzzleloader hunting changes the approach. 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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0:51.3	Western Rookie Podcast. I'm your host host dan johnson and today we have a
0:55.1	returning guest on one of my buddies from south dakota stanley how are we doing man pretty good man
1:01.0	it's a wonderful time of year dear rutton windy cold getting cold finally it's been a oddly hot
1:08.2	years so now that the temperatures are dropping, I'm getting even more excited.
1:12.6	Yeah.
1:14.9	The rut for mule deer in western South Dakota.
1:19.8	Is it harder to kill a mule deer during the rut?
1:25.8	No, I wouldn't say so. I think especially once the temps drop and if we get a little bit of snow
1:31.8	man those those great ghosts are much easier to find um it's uh it's kind of a night and day difference
1:39.3	you know because finding those dough is not that hard especially if you're in an area with a decent deer herd.
1:47.2	And so unlike September, where you're looking for the deer and then you're trying to find where those big bucks are at,
1:52.5	you're just looking for deer right now and you're finding nice bucks with the dough is pretty much the last.
1:59.2	Let's see here.
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