In this episode of Chalk Talk, Steve Bartylla walks viewers through a full-season master plan built around one goal: creating the conditions for a high-odds encounter with a mature buck.
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Follow a Deer’s Changing Food and Cover Preferences
Food rules the whitetail’s world. Locate deer based on their changing preferences for food and cover in this episode of Hunt ‘em Big with Steve Bartylla.
How to Lay Out Bedding and Food Plots to Pull in Deer
Steve breaks down his specific property layout, stand location, food selection, timing and more for a special rut hunt with his daughter.
Predict Whitetail Movement All Season Long
Steve Bartylla breaks down how deer travel between bedding, feeding, and water, and how factors like weather, food sources, and the rut constantly reshape their routes.
3 Ways to Increase Deer Hunting Success That Cost Nothing
You don’t have to spend buckets of money to bag big bucks or improve habitat. What we need to invest in is learning these three key elements to success when deer hunting.
5 Little Things That Make a Big Difference in Deer Hunting Success
In this episode, Steve Bartylla covers five small adjustments that can make a big impact on your deer hunting success.
Find Mature Bucks on Public Ground
With these tips from Steve Bartylla, you can up your odds of bagging a mature buck on public land.
Everything to Know About Mineral Blocks for Deer
Offer deer the minerals they need to survive winter and increase their antler-growing potential during spring with these tips.
How to Select a Quality Mineral for Deer
Find out how you can select a mineral that will be best for a deer’s health and growth in this Grow ’em Big with Steve Bartylla.
Create an Ideal Turkey Habitat
Get tips on how to create an ideal habitat for turkeys, including what to plant in food plots, timber management and property layout.