Down South Hunting Podcast

Mike met up with Tyler Jones and KC Smith from the Element Podcast at the QDMA DeerCon18 to talk southern hunting. These guys are a lot of fun and there are plenty of laughs. They talk Texas hunting culture, out of state Midwestern deer hunts, public land strategies, season goals, filming, and lots more. 

Mike and Adam have a huge announcement to start off the show! Then Mike and Kyle Bennett interview Brian Grossman about the different property types hunters have access to in the South. Brian hunts Georgia public land the majority of the time, but also have experience on private and hunting leases.  We also discuss shed hunting in the South, trail cameras, scouting, hunting tactics and much more!

On today's episode, we discuss a range of topics that are sure to spark debate and controversy with Spencer Neuharth and Kevin Vistisen. Just remember these are opinions only and subject to change! Click here to listen/subscribe on the Apple Podcast App (iOS devices) Click here to listen/subscribe on Stitcher (Android devices) Search “Hunting” on Spotify! We are on YouTube! What We Learn In This Episode: Setting expectations and goals Crossbow/Airgun Debate and Discussion Differing deer hunting philosophies Show notes, resources, links: Deer Hunter Podcast Rut Fresh Mitch Rompola recovery video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tcow9i7KrIg R3 Initiative: http://www.gwf.org/r3/ Please leave us a review! Sponsored by: Hunting Gear Deals

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Greg Godfrey and Ernie Powers of Tethrd Nation come on the show to discuss their new product, the Mantis Saddle. We also get into safety, tactics, and even the history of saddle hunting. Click here to listen/subscribe on the Apple Podcast App (iOS devices) Click here to listen/subscribe on Stitcher (Android devices) Search “Hunting” on Spotify! We are on YouTube! What We Learn In This Episode: Benefits from hunting from a saddle History of saddle hunting What makes the Mantis saddle unique Saddle hunting tactics Saddle hunting safety Show notes, resources, links: Tethrd Nation G2 Outdoors Tethrd Facebook  Tethrd Instagram  Tethrd YouTube Please leave us a review! Sponsored by: Hunting Gear Deals

Jason Hart of Nomad Outdoors discusses the history of Nomad, his hunting background and the new product launch coming in the summer of 2018. If you are looking for new camouflage that is affordable but high quality, you’ll want to hear all of the new products Nomad has to offer. here to listen/subscribe on the Apple Podcast App (iOS devices) Click here to listen/subscribe on Stitcher (Android devices) Search “Hunting” on Spotify! We are on YouTube! What We Learn In This Episode: Jason’s hunting background and experience in the hunting industry Nomad’s new product line (around 40:00) Deer Hunting Turkey Hunting Western New camouflage pattern Show notes, resources, links: Facebook Nomad Outdoors Instagram Jason’s Instagram Page

We set out to discuss planting Spring Food Plots with Jacob Womack of Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, but this interview turned into much more. Jacob takes us from the 'what' to plant, how to plant, and all of the different varieties that you might consider in between. We also get into planting equipment, minerals, trailcams and a variety of other topics. Thanks for listening and supporting the show! Click here to listen/subscribe on the Apple Podcast App (iOS devices) Click here to listen/subscribe on Stitcher (Android devices) Search “Hunting” on Spotify! We are on Youtube! What We Learn In This Episode: Spring Food Plots Equipment- what do buy first, how much, where to buy it How to get started Benefits: Winter recovery, antler development, doe lactation, overall herd health Spring Forage Planting Legumes (soybeans, cowpeas, lablab, etc.) Grains, etc. (corn, grain sorghum, sunflowers, etc.) Spring planting double duty for deer nutrition Perennial maintenance Clover (residual from fall) Mowing & herbicide Min

We stray from the normal hunting tactics and strategies in this one and just have a great time talking to David Ellis, aka Yawt Yawt. We talk about how he has become a social media celebrity and some of the benefits. David could make reading the phone book sound exciting, but he shares some hilarious stories. He talks about getting shot in the face while turkey hunting, dealing with the law, and passing out after taking painkillers from a stranger. Yawt Yawt also some great advice for navigating the murky waters of social media. Click here to listen/subscribe on the Apple Podcast App (iOS devices) Click here to listen/subscribe on Stitcher (Android devices) Search "Hunting" on Spotify! Show notes, resources, links: Follow Yawt Yawt Facebook- David Ellis Yawt Yawt YouTube- YawtYawt Instagram- @davidellisyawtyawt Please leave us a review! Sponsored by: Hunting Gear Deals

Mike Higman interviews Lindsay Thomas Jr, editor of Quality Whitetails magazine, the journal of QDMA, and the QDMA's Director of Communications, about the 2018 Southeast Deer Study Group. Our 2nd episode was with Lindsay discussing the 2017 meeting and it has been very popular. You can listen to it here. We are excited to have Lindsay back to discuss the latest in deer studies and wildlife science in the whitetail world. Lindsay Thomas Jr. has been a member of the QDMA staff since 2003. Prior to joining the staff of QDMA, he was an editor at a Georgia hunting and fishing news magazine for nine years. Throughout his career as an editor, he has written and published numerous articles on deer management and hunting. He earned his journalism degree at the University of Georgia. Click here to listen/subscribe on the Apple Podcast App (iOS devices) Click here to listen/subscribe on Stitcher (Android devices) Look us up on Spotify! What We Learn In This Episode: What is the Southeast Deer Study Group? How accur

This week Mike, Adam, and Kyle interview Michael Lee of Backwoods Life. This turned out to be a laid-back conversation with three hunters discussing topics ranging from bait piles to social media. Overall, we were just having a good time talking about something we all love -- Hunting. Enjoy!  Show notes, resources, links: Backwoods Life Instagram YouTube Facebook Podcast Twitter Sportsman Channel Sponsored by: Hunting Gear Deals

Adam Crews listens to Mike Higman ramble about hunting for over an hour. OK, not really, but something like that. The truth is, we had some things fall through with some deer and turkey hunting experts and wanted to cover some interesting topics and get a little deeper into what makes us tick as hunters. If you think Mike & Adam are interesting, you’ll love it. If you think they are better hosts when keeping their mouths shut, see you in episode 36.

There are turkey hunters and then there are turkey killers; Rick Taylor is the latter. Rick witnesses around 18 turkeys killed every year, and has tagged out all but once his entire career. You are going to enjoy this conversation as we break down specific setups and strategies on tagging those hard to get gobblers.    Click here to listen/subscribe on Apple Podcast (best for iOS devices) Click here to listen/subscribe on Google Play Music (best for Android devices) Click here to listen/subscribe on Stitcher (another option for Android devices) What We Learn In This Episode: Introducing kids to turkey hunting Early season decoy strategy Calling turkeys uphill or downhill? Being a Ninja in the woods When to hunt from a blind Advice on traveling out of state to turkey hunt What’s better: Woodsmanship or Calling? What to look for on a map when turkey hunting new properties  Show notes, resources, links: Facebook Instagram Sponsored by: Hunting Gear Deals

Enjoy a free Turkey Calling 101 Instructional, by Shane Simpson of CallingAllTurkeys.com! This episode is a condensed version of Episode 032, where we interviewed Shane -- But this version is all about the calls. Scroll down to find the calls we cover, and at what point they are in the interview.  Shane Simpson has won more than 20 calling titles and has placed in numerous others, including winning the Minnesota State Calling Championship in 2011, 2015 and 2017 and finishing 2nd-Runner Up in the 2015 Grand National Owl Hooting Championship. Along with producing Calling All Turkeys, Shane does freelance work for numerous hunting industry companies including Field & Stream and ScoutLook and he is also an outdoor writer with some of his work appearing in the National Wild Turkey Federation's "Turkey Country" and "Jakes Country" magazines. Click here to listen/subscribe on Apple Podcast (best for iOS devices) Click here to listen/subscribe on Google Play Music (best for Android devices) Click here to li

Just in time for the opening of the 2018 turkey hunting season, Shane Simpson of CallingAllTurkeys.com, gives us a course in turkey calling 101. We cover the how, when, and why of using a diaphram mouth call as well as lots of other turkey hunting and calling topics. Shane Simpson has won more than 20 calling titles and has placed in numerous others, including winning the Minnesota State Calling Championship in 2011, 2015 and 2017 and finishing 2nd-Runner Up in the 2015 Grand National Owl Hooting Championship. Along with producing Calling All Turkeys, Shane does freelance work for numerous hunting industry companies including Field & Stream and ScoutLook and he is also an outdoor writer with some of his work appearing in the National Wild Turkey Federation's "Turkey Country" and "Jakes Country" magazines.  Click here to listen/subscribe on Apple Podcast (best for iOS devices) Click here to listen/subscribe on Google Play Music (best for Android devices) Click here to listen/subscribe on Stitcher (ano

Some people like to turkey hunt, and then there are turkey hunters. David Hawley, of Wild Turkey Report, joins Adam and special guest Host, Kyle Bennett, to discuss hunting turkeys below the Mason Dixon line.  Click here to listen/subscribe on Apple Podcast (best for iOS devices) Click here to listen/subscribe on Google Play Music (best for Android devices) Click here to listen/subscribe on Stitcher (another option for Android devices) What We Learn In This Episode: Why turkeys in the South are "evil" Early season tactics and strategies What's the best camo pattern for turkey hunters Managing your turkey hunting property for success Show notes, resources, links: Wild Turkey Report Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram Sponsored by: Hunting Gear Deals

Hunter Galloway of Lone Pursuits Outdoor Show may be young, but he has already has some tremendous success deer hunting the public land mountains of North Georgia. He shares some of his favorite scouting tactics and tried and true methods for taking these pressured bucks. Hunter has written for hunting publications including North American Whitetail, Georgia Outdoor News, and more.  Click here to listen/subscribe on Apple Podcast (best for iOS devices) Click here to listen/subscribe on Google Play Music (best for Android devices) Click here to listen/subscribe on Stitcher (another option for Android devices) Show notes, resources, links: Social Media Facebook Instagram Videos Lone Pursuit on Carbon TV YouTube   Sponsored by: Hunting Gear Deals

Daryl Ratajczak returns to the show and we grill him with some of our toughest questions for a state wildlife official. Of course he handles them in stride and has some tremendous information to share about whitetail deer, turkey, coyotes, bears, and even black panthers! Click here to listen/subscribe on Apple Podcast (best for iOS devices) Click here to listen/subscribe on Google Play Music (best for Android devices) Click here to listen/subscribe on Stitcher (another option for Android devices) What We Learn In This Episode: What are some of the biggest issues facing state big game managers in the South? Do harvest limits and antler point restrictions help deer herd health? Does the insurance industry have a hand in setting harvest limits? Do politics affect wildlife management decisions? Is CWD a serious threat and can it be stopped? What can be done about the turkey population declines in some states? What can landowners do to improve turkey habitat? What are some differences between state and federa

Are you ready for Turkey season? We are! On this week's episode, we talk with Andy Gagliano of The Turkey Hunter Podcast. Andy has the unique experience of interviewing some of the best turkey hunters alive and has brought us excellent strategies and tactics that you can apply in the field this year. Click here to listen/subscribe on Apple Podcast (best for iOS devices) Click here to listen/subscribe on Google Play Music (best for Android devices) Click here to listen/subscribe on Stitcher (another option for Android devices) What We Learn In This Episode: What is a Turkey Hunting Purist? Possibly the best turkey hunting advice you will receive this year The right way and the wrong way to call a turkey How to handle "henned up" Gobblers The 3 phases of turkey season and how to call and use decoys in each Show notes, resources, links: The Turkey Hunter Podcast Andy's Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram Sponsored by: Hunting Gear Deals

This week we talk with Mike Kuhn about deer hunting heavily-pressured public land whitetails in Florida. Mike has been able to find success with multiple tactics and strategies through the years, some of which will surprise you. Click here to listen/subscribe on Apple Podcast (best for iOS devices) Click here to listen/subscribe on Google Play Music (best for Android devices) Click here to listen/subscribe on Stitcher (another option for Android devices) What We Learn In This Episode: How Mike hunts heavily pressured public land whitetails in Florida What it’s like hunting in the swamp Public land turkey hunting tactics Sponsored by: Hunting Gear Deals Chase the Mountain Blog  

Mike interviews Justin Lanclos from LouisianaBowhunter.com. We talk about hunting tactics for public and private land across Louisiana, his out of state hunt to Ohio, a serious treestand accident he suffered 2 years ago, and what is louisianabowhunter.com