In 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!

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What 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 think
• The Mississippi State study that changed how we view big bucks
• How to accurately age bucks on the hoof
• Common mistakes hunters make when managing deer
• Why cull buck programs don’t improve genetics
• The truth about nutrition, habitat, and antler growth
• How to improve a property—even if it’s small
• Food plots vs. timber management: where to invest your effort
• How hunting pressure influences mature buck movement
• The four biggest factors that actually affect deer movement
• Why feral hogs are so damaging to deer and turkey populations
• Why trapping is far more effective than simply shooting hogs
• How to work with neighbors to improve deer quality across a landscape
• Lessons from over two decades of deer research and management

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Today 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.

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