Dan Schmidt gives his tips on how to have better hunting success on public land after years of experience doing it himself, from access points to dragging out deer, when to hunt, where to hunt, and how to outsmart deer as well as other hunters.
The “Deer Talk Now Podcast” is a comprehensive audio and video podcast where the white-tailed deer is the star of the show. Expert guests join the virtual deer camp each week to discuss everything from deer behavior, biology and scientific research to herd and land management, hunting ethics, newsworthy events, and hunting tips, tactics and strategies.
This podcast follows in the footsteps of one of the most popular online hunting shows ever created. Deer Talk Now debuted in 2011 and has racked up more than 63 million views for its 450+ episodes. It was the first web show produced by Deer & Deer Hunting, America’s First and Foremost Whitetail Source®. The show is hosted by D&DH editor Daniel Schmidt, who brings three decades of industry experience to each episode. The podcast airs each Thursday on deeranddeerhunting.com, YouTube and the following apps (more to come soon!):
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The “Deer Talk Now Podcast” is a comprehensive audio and video podcast where the white-tailed deer is the star of the show. Expert guests join the virtual deer camp each week to discuss everything from deer behavior, biology and scientific research to herd and land management, hunting ethics, newsworthy events, and hunting tips, tactics and strategies.
This podcast follows in the footsteps of one of the most popular online hunting shows ever created. Deer Talk Now debuted in 2011 and has racked up more than 63 million views for its 450+ episodes. It was the first web show produced by Deer & Deer Hunting, America’s First and Foremost Whitetail Source®. The show is hosted by D&DH editor Daniel Schmidt, who brings three decades of industry experience to each episode. The podcast airs each Thursday on deeranddeerhunting.com, YouTube and the following apps (more to come soon!):
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Dan Schmidt gives his tips on how to have better hunting success on public land after years of experience doing it himself, from access points to dragging out deer, when to hunt, where to hunt, and how to outsmart deer as well as other hunters.
Legendary hunting personality Roger Raglin joins us on the podcast to tell us the incredible story of how he got his start, the realities of working in the industry, where his catch phrase “Jiminy Christmas” came from, and much more.
Brad Rucks breaks down how whitetails survive the harsh winter months, explaining the critical roles energy conservation, winter cover, and late-season food sources play in a deer’s ability to make it through the toughest time of year.
From unforgettable hunting highs to the tough lows that test every deer hunter, Dan and Brad break down the moments that defined their seasons and the lessons learned along the way.
Need a gift that will wow the hunter on your list? Our Christmas Gift Guide is packed with essential survival gear, smart products that save money over time, and surprising ideas they’ll be excited to unwrap.
Learn some wild and important facts about the white-tailed deer in this podcast with Dr. D’Angelo and Dr. Jorge from how deer see scrapes at night, detailed insights into how deer vision works, and how CWD will affect the future of deer hunting.
In this timely episode of Deer Talk Now, Dan Schmidt takes a big-picture look at the modern landscape of deer hunting and breaks down the biggest threats that could shape its future.
Deer Talk Now Host Daniel Schmidt sits down with Dean Partridge and learn how he and his team outsmart the jaw-dropping bucks in the wilds of Canada’s big woods and farmlands.
Our friend Tom Rainey is in the studio with us discussing four reasons why your trail cameras are not working as they should, along with practical tips on how to keep them running smoothly.
Hunting rights activist Dusty Backer and Dan Schmidt discuss why the narrative about CWD doesn’t make sense given the actual research about the disease and why laws that supposedly prevent the spread of CWD actually have the opposite effect.