EP. 467: Five Yards From Success | The Hunt That Tested Everything

In this one, I walk you through a hunt that didn’t go the way I drew it up on the map. I lost access to ground overnight, the weather shut deer movement down, and I spent most of the trip bouncing around trying to find doe groups and make something happen with a longbow. It was frustrating, humbling, and honestly exactly the kind of hunt that teaches you more than a filled tag ever will. If you’ve had a season where nothing comes easy, this episode will probably hit close to home. WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 467 Losing access to ground mid-trip can derail a hunt fast and forces you to rethink your entire plan. Weather swings can shut deer movement down, making it critical to adapt and stay mobile. Hunting pressure and limited access can shrink your options and demand better decision-making. Longbow hunting magnifies every mistake—five yards or a split-second can make or break an encounter. Every hunt—successful or not—adds to your understanding of deer behavior and sharpens your instincts. SHOW NOTES AND LINKS: —Truth From The Stand Merch —Check out Tactacam Reveal cell cameras — Save 15% on Hawke Optics code TFTS15  —Save 20% on ASIO GEAR code TRUTH20 —Check out Spartan Forge to map your hunt  —Save on Lathrop And Sons non-typical insoles code TRUTH10 —Check out Faceoff E-Bikes —Waypoint TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices