798 - The Truth About “Nocturnal” Bucks | Larry Weishuhn, Mr. Whitetail

Larry Weishuhn has spent over 50 years studying, managing, and hunting whitetail deer across North America. In this episode, Larry shares lessons learned from decades as a wildlife biologist, including why mature bucks seem to disappear, what hunters misunderstand about deer movement, and how habitat, nutrition, and age shape deer populations.In this episode:• Why hunters think mature bucks are gone when they’re still on the property• The truth about “nocturnal” bucks and midday deer movement• Larry’s experience managing whitetail populations across Texas and the Southeast• What helicopter surveys taught him about deer behavior and habitat• Surviving 13 helicopter crashes• How nutrition impacts antler growth, body size, and herd health• The role of age, genetics, and habitat in producing mature bucks• Whether hunters can actually influence deer genetics through harvest strategies• Why some bucks move miles from where they’ve spent most of the year• Common mistakes hunters make when evaluating deer herds• The biggest changes Larry has seen in whitetail hunting over the last 50+ yearsJoin 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/1uMXPGet a discount on your Poncho Outdoors shirts here - https://linkly.link/2bfPZGrab 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