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The Southern Outdoorsmen Hunting Podcast
Hosted by Andrew Maxwell & Jacob Myers · EN
Your go-to Deer Hunting Podcast! The Southern Outdoorsmen is a show dedicated to diving deep on the topics that will make you a better hunter. We interview guys who are the "real deal", the best hometown deer hunters across the country - the guys who have consistent success deer hunting the same public lands, leases, hunting clubs, or family farms as everyone else. Every Monday we post an episode with fresh tips, tactics and strategies to give you an edge in the woods this fall.
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808 - The Hunting Skill Money Can't Buy | Larry Weishuhn
4d ago01:36:14Tap to summarizeLarry Weishuhn is back on the show, and in this conversation he dives into the timeless hunting skills that can’t be bought, downloaded, or replaced by technology. From the story of his very first buck to decades of lessons chasing mature whitetails across North America, Larry shares the woodsmanship principles that have shaped his hunting career.In this episode, we discuss:Larry’s unforgettable first buck and how it shaped his lifelong passion for whitetailsHow the pioneers of modern mature buck hunting changed the way hunters thinkWhy woodsmanship is a skill that has to be earned—not purchasedThe psychology of confidence, lucky charms, scents, and why paying attention matters mostReading tracks, rubs, scrapes, and other overlooked signLessons learned from decades as a wildlife biologistDeer vocalizations, grunting, rattling, and what deer are really communicatingWhy mature bucks often move when other hunters aren’t in the woodsLarry’s approach to all-day sits and midday deer movementHow to choose high-odds stand locations beyond obvious food sourcesThe importance of observation, perception, and trusting your instincts in the woodsPractical tips for becoming a better woodsman and more complete deer hunterWhether you’re new to deer hunting or have decades of experience, this episode is packed with practical wisdom from one of the most respected voices in the whitetail world.Check out Larry's newest book, Deer Addictions.Join our Circle Community here - https://the-southern-outdoorsmen.circle.so/checkout/join-the-communityGot a question for the show? Submit a listener Q&A form - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1uMXPOur Sponsors:* Check out Outdoorsy and use my code OUTDOORSMEN for a great deal: https://www.outdoorsy.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Transcribe →807 - The Deer Hunting Debates Nobody Can Agree On
1w ago01:43:47Tap to summarizeThis week we’re diving into your hottest deer hunting takes and answering some of the biggest questions from The Southern Outdoorsmen community. From crossbows and dog hunting to cell cameras, persimmons, and deer behavior, we tackle some of the most controversial topics we’ve discussed in a while.In this episode, we discuss:Should crossbows have their own season?Are Southern gun seasons too long?Should dog hunting be allowed on public land?Are mature bucks more wary of cell cameras than standard trail cameras?Do ozone products and scent control actually work?Are persimmon trees overrated as a hunting food source?Can terrain ever be too steep for deer?What do deer eat in hardwood bottoms besides acorns?Should public land have statewide antler restrictions?The biggest lessons we’ve learned that changed the way we hunt over the last five years.Is modern deer hunting losing the traditions that made it special?We’d love to hear your thoughts on these topics. Join the discussion in our Circle community and let us know where you agree—and where you think we’re completely wrong.Join our Circle Community here - https://the-southern-outdoorsmen.circle.so/checkout/join-the-communityGot a question for the show? Submit a listener Q&A form - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1uMXPOur Sponsors:* Check out Outdoorsy and use my code OUTDOORSMEN for a great deal: https://www.outdoorsy.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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806 - Why Your Food Plots Never Produce Mature Bucks | Caleb Huckaba
2w ago01:46:15Tap to summarizeMost hunters focus on what to plant, but the bigger question is where, why, and how. In this episode, Caleb Huckaba of Whitetail Hill breaks down the biggest food plot mistakes he sees, how to design food plots that actually produce daylight mature buck encounters, and why strategy often matters more than the seed itself. Whether you’re planting a quarter-acre kill plot on a permission property or managing a large hunting tract, this episode is packed with practical habitat and hunting advice you can apply this season.In this episode, we discuss:- The biggest food plot mistakes hunters make- Why mature bucks only visit some food plots after dark- Kill plots vs. destination food plots- Where food plots should be located in relation to bedding- Food plot layout and hunting strategy- Soil testing, pH, lime, and improving poor soils- Choosing the right food plot blend for your goals- Small property and permission-land food plot strategies- How to plant successful food plots with or without equipment- Food plot diversity and seasonal attraction- Using chestnuts, persimmons, and other mast trees to improve hunting- Creating year-round food sources and property hotspots- Stand placement, access routes, and reducing hunting pressureUse code "SOUTHERN" for a discount on anything from Whitetail Hill!Join our Circle Community here - https://the-southern-outdoorsmen.circle.so/checkout/join-the-communityOur Sponsors:* Check out Outdoorsy and use my code OUTDOORSMEN for a great deal: https://www.outdoorsy.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Transcribe →805 - Can a Property Become an "Immature Buck Factory", Hunting Storm Damaged Areas | LISTENER Q&A
2w ago01:06:01Tap to summarizeIn this Q&A edition of the show, we cover a wide array of questions and hot takes from listeners!How should you hunt areas with tornado/storm damage?Can a property become an immature buck factory?Is flat land harder to hunt than hill country?Are more trail camera bans coming?Are sliding bow sights overkill?and a lot more!Join our Circle Community here - https://the-southern-outdoorsmen.circle.so/checkout/join-the-communityOur Sponsors:* Check out Outdoorsy and use my code OUTDOORSMEN for a great deal: https://www.outdoorsy.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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804 - The Truth About Big Bucks, Genetics & Deer Management | Lindsay Thomas Jr.
3w ago02:12:07Tap to summarizeWhat actually creates bigger bucks? Is it genetics, nutrition, habitat, or something else entirely?In this episode, National Deer Association’s Lindsay Thomas Jr. separates decades of deer research from hunting folklore. We dive into the biggest myths surrounding deer management, aging bucks on the hoof, habitat improvement, feral hogs, and the science that has fundamentally changed how we understand whitetails. If you’re serious about becoming a better deer hunter or land manager, this episode is packed with practical, research-backed information you can apply immediately.Topics discussed:Why genetics matter far less than most hunters thinkThe Mississippi State study that changed how we view big bucksHow to accurately age bucks on the hoofCommon mistakes hunters make when managing deerWhy cull buck programs don’t improve geneticsThe truth about nutrition, habitat, and antler growthHow to improve a property—even if it’s smallFood plots vs. timber management: where to invest your effortHow hunting pressure influences mature buck movementThe four biggest factors that actually affect deer movementWhy feral hogs are so damaging to deer and turkey populationsWhy trapping is far more effective than simply shooting hogsHow to work with neighbors to improve deer quality across a landscapeLessons from over two decades of deer research and managementJoin our Circle Community here - https://the-southern-outdoorsmen.circle.so/checkout/join-the-communityOur Sponsors:* Check out Outdoorsy and use my code OUTDOORSMEN for a great deal: https://www.outdoorsy.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Transcribe →803 - Closing the Deal with Bobby Worthington [THROWBACK]
3w ago03:13:15Tap to summarizeToday we are throwing it back to one of our favorite episodes of all time with whitetail legend Bobby Worthington! In this episode, Bobby talks about perfecting archery setups to get mature bucks in bow range and make the shot count. Join our Circle Community here - https://the-southern-outdoorsmen.circle.so/checkout/join-the-communityOur Sponsors:* Check out Outdoorsy and use my code OUTDOORSMEN for a great deal: https://www.outdoorsy.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Transcribe →802 - The Hidden Mountain Feature That Pulls Deer Together | Dillon Harper
4w ago01:27:23Tap to summarizeDillon Harper has spent over a decade hunting North Georgia’s mountains, breaking down the terrain features that consistently produce deer, bears, and hogs. In this conversation, he explains why hidden springheads have become the most important feature he hunts—and how they can concentrate animal movement in vast mountain terrain.In this episode:Why Dillon believes some hidden springheads are more valuable than saddlesHow “community springs” pull multiple game trails into a single locationUsing LiDAR and slope shading to identify overlooked mountain featuresThe connection between water, terrain funnels, and rutting buck movementSummer scouting strategies for deer, bears, and hogsHow bear activity helps predict productive deer hunting locationsMonitoring mast crops and adjusting for changing food sourcesFinding isolated water sources that don’t appear on topo mapsTrail camera tactics for dealing with curious black bearsBear hunting strategies, bedding habits, and locating mature boarsWild encounters with bears deep in the mountainsWhy learning to read topography can dramatically improve mountain hunting successWhether you hunt deer, bears, or simply enjoy learning how animals use mountain terrain, this episode is packed with practical scouting and hunting insights from one of the most dedicated mountain hunters you’ll meet.Want to learn even more? Join our Circle here - https://the-southern-outdoorsmen.circle.so/checkout/join-the-communityOur Sponsors:* Check out Outdoorsy and use my code OUTDOORSMEN for a great deal: https://www.outdoorsy.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Transcribe →801 - How To Deer Hunt Areas with Food EVERYWHERE | LISTENER Q&A
4w ago00:46:21Tap to summarizeIn this episode we hit some listener Q&A submissions, along with some questions that our circle members have been posting over the last week! Join our Circle Community here - https://the-southern-outdoorsmen.circle.so/checkout/join-the-communityOur Sponsors:* Check out Outdoorsy and use my code OUTDOORSMEN for a great deal: https://www.outdoorsy.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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800 - He Has 60 Record Book Bucks. Here's What He Learned | Mike Rex
Jun 1502:19:32Tap to summarizeFor nearly five decades, Mike Rex has pursued mature whitetails across Ohio and helped score some of the biggest bucks ever harvested in the state. In this conversation, he shares the lessons, mistakes, and observations that changed the way he hunts mature deer.In this episode:Why some of the biggest bucks get killed by beginner huntersThe surprising places mature bucks feel safestHow mature bucks learn and adapt to hunting pressureWhat 48 years of deer hunting taught Mike about deer behaviorWhy age is the biggest factor in growing giant bucksThe difference between hunting big deer and hunting specific deerHow trail cameras changed what we know about mature bucksWind direction, terrain, and how bucks use both to their advantageWhy many hunters unknowingly educate the deer they’re huntingThe story behind Mike’s biggest bucks and the lessons they taught himCommon mistakes hunters make when targeting mature whitetailsWhy some deer seem impossible to kill—and how they eventually get killedThe role of hunter access, public land pressure, and predictable human behaviorHow wildlife management and hunting regulations impact deer hunting todayJoin our Circle Community here - https://the-southern-outdoorsmen.circle.so/checkout/join-the-communityGot a question for the show? Submit a listener Q&A form - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1uMXPGrab some Southern Outdoorsmen merch here - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1u4aKJoin Woodsman Wire - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1u4aRUse the promo code “southern” for a discount on your OnX Hunt membership here - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1tyfmCheck out Latitude Outdoors for your mobile hunting gear - https://2ly.link/1zVDIUse code TSOP15 for a discount on Mossy Oak - https://linkly.link/2ERb8Save 10% on your next Vortex Optics order at eurooptic.com using the Promo Code “southern10” - https://2ly.link/1wyYOUse code SOUTHERN20 for a discount on all Vortex apparel, including eyewearHave you tagged a deer using something you heard on the show? Submit your listener success story here - Share Your Story HereNOTE: Not all advertisements run on this show are endorsed by The Southern Outdoorsmen Podcast unless an ad is read by one of the hosts. Our Sponsors:* Check out Outdoorsy and use my code OUTDOORSMEN for a great deal: https://www.outdoorsy.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Transcribe →799 - Mistakes That Cost You Bucks | LISTENER Q&A and HOT TAKES!
Jun 1101:34:44Tap to summarizeJoin our Circle Community here - https://the-southern-outdoorsmen.circle.so/checkout/join-the-communityGot a question for the show? Submit a listener Q&A form - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1uMXPGrab some Southern Outdoorsmen merch here - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1u4aKJoin Woodsman Wire - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1u4aRUse the promo code “southern” for a discount on your OnX Hunt membership here - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1tyfmCheck out Latitude Outdoors for your mobile hunting gear - https://2ly.link/1zVDIUse code TSOP15 for a discount on Mossy Oak - https://linkly.link/2ERb8Save 10% on your next Vortex Optics order at eurooptic.com using the Promo Code “southern10” - https://2ly.link/1wyYOUse code SOUTHERN20 for a discount on all Vortex apparel, including eyewearHave you tagged a deer using something you heard on the show? Submit your listener success story here - Share Your Story HereNOTE: Not all advertisements run on this show are endorsed by The Southern Outdoorsmen Podcast unless an ad is read by one of the hosts. Our Sponsors:* Check out Outdoorsy and use my code OUTDOORSMEN for a great deal: https://www.outdoorsy.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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