Southeast Whitetail

This week Jordan Szustwal from SC joins the show for a deep dive into how he consistently kills both public and private land birds in multiple states. Jordan shares many tips and tactics for highly pressured turkeys and those stubborn henned-up Toms. Thanks for listening and please consider leaving a 5 Star review! @switz_6 @palmetto_pursuit

Cory and I review the 2023 season; what went well and what didn't work. Off-season management plans, gear changes and turkey season ahead. Thanks for listening!

This week I cover the consultation services I offer; benefits & cost. My rate is a fraction of a Redneck Blind. One will allow you to make all the noise you want and still fill a deer tag. The other provides a sustainable wildlife, hunting & forestry mgnt plan that'll be a foundation to pass your farm to the next generation. Why not maximize the huntability of your land and wildlife potential?

As long as we have deer on the landscape, we'll need to regulate doe populations. Healthy herds and quality habitats start with doe management. This week, Cory and I discuss the many benefits and how to determine harvest numbers. It all depends on your region and your land goals.

This week Dr. Andrew Little of the University of Nebraska joins the show to discuss the effects of human and hunter movement and habitat use.  Dr. Little is the Director of the Applied Wildlife Ecology and Spatial Movement (AWESM) Lab and has a long list of published research projects in the South that are available through the website below.  We cover a slew of topics that will make you a better hunter.   Please follow & connect with Dr. Little and the AWESM Lab www.awesmlab.unl.edu Social accounts (X, Instagram, Facebook) @awesmlab @awesmlabdoc 

A pillar in whitetail conservation, Dr. Bronson Strickland, joins the show for a deep dive discussion into the breeding season.  Dr. Strickland is a professor at MSU and a host of the Deer University Podcast.  He graduated from UGA with a bachelor's in forest resources, master's from Texas A&M - Kingsville and a doctorate degree from MSU.  I love these discussions on deer biology and behavior.   Topics include: 1.  Buck bedding habits.  2.  How detrimental are prolonged breeding seasons (unbalanced sex ratios) to a bucks health and future antler development.  3.  Fawns who hit a heat cycle……..pros & cons. 4.  Receptive doe discussion…… 5.  Buck movement in high density areas.  6.  Doe group movement during the rut.....feeding habit changes?   7.  Doe calls / sounds during breeding season.  When and why. 8.  Buck grunts / sounds…..how, when, why….. 9.  Rattling..... Please follow Mississippi State University Deer Lab on all social channels.  They publish incredibly resourceful data for hunters and landowners.   

Cory and I breakdown tactics we use for the whitetail breeding season. Rattling, scent, grunt tubes and locating the most important part of the rut - does in heat! Will we hang some bucks in the walk-in cooler this weekend??? Thanks for listening. Remember to always know you target before releasing a bullet of arrow. Be safe and good luck this weekend.

Gus & Matt from Whiskey & Whitetails join us this week to discuss deer hunting in the South and some of the very best whiskeys available.  This was a fun conversation because after all, the best part of hunting season is spending time with friends and family after a day in the field.  Thanks for listening and please leave a rating and review.   @whiskeyandwhitetailswww.whiskeyandwhitetails.com https://www.youtube.com/@WhiskeyandWhitetails

We are back this week to recap the DS2 wknd at the Farm. Cory and I cover everything that we can talk about "on air". We also cover Cory's two customized J. Hamilton Edition rifles that he presented at the cocktail social. He gave one to Joe Hamilton, founder of NDA, and the other will be auctioned off. Stay tuned for details. Thanks for listening.

This is a powerful and heavy episode discussing what every hunter and conservationist should be doing - sharing the land and natural resources to those wanting the experience of God's creation.  Cory and I had the pleasure to interview Marty Brunson from the Catch a Dream Foundation.  I ask everyone to visit their website and consider a donation.  Large or small, it all helps.   Please consider supporting their mission. www.catchadream.org IG:  @catchadreamfoundation