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EPISODE · Dec 12, 2025 · 1H 12M

Episode 73

from Beyond the Wild · host Ron Hayes

In this episode of Beyond the Wild Podcast, hosts Mark Raycroft and Jason Loftus engage in a lively debate moderated by Drew Hamilton of Discover Churchill Tours, discussing the differences between whitetail and mule deer. They explore various aspects such as habitat, behavior, fieldcraft for photography, antler characteristics, marketability of images, and the intelligence of both species. The conversation culminates in a fun challenge where both hosts attempt to mimic deer calls, leading to a light-hearted conclusion that leaves the debate open to audience interpretation. You likely don’t want to miss this one.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Podcast Dynamics02:11 The Great Deer Debate: Whitetail vs. Mule Deer04:09 Understanding Whitetail Deer07:08 Exploring Mule Deer Characteristics12:14 Fieldcraft for Photographing Deer19:18 Antler Comparisons: Whitetail vs. Mule Deer27:54 Sales and Marketability of Deer Photography32:33 Intelligence of Whitetail vs. Mule Deer37:00 Imagining the Perfect Deer Shot42:01 Autumn's Beauty and Wildlife Dynamics43:44 The Role of AI in Photography46:06 Debating Deer: Whitetail vs. Mule Deer51:25 Calling in the Wild: Vocalizations of Deer58:34 A Friendly Competition: Snort Wheeze Showdown01:01:48 Conservation and the Future of Deer Species01:04:58 Exploring the Aurora Season in ChurchillLinksDrew Hamiltonwww.discoverchurchill.com​ ⁨@drewhh⁩ Thanks for tuning in to the Beyond the Wild Podcast. Don't forget to subscribe to stay notified about upcoming episodes for your listening and viewing pleasure! Beyond the Wild Podcast is sponsored by Pictureline.com and Canon USA.

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In this episode of Beyond the Wild Podcast, hosts Mark Raycroft and Jason Loftus engage in a lively debate moderated by Drew Hamilton of Discover Churchill Tours, discussing the differences between whitetail and mule deer. They explore various aspects such as habitat, behavior, fieldcraft for photography, antler characteristics, marketability of images, and the intelligence of both species. The conversation culminates in a fun challenge where both hosts attempt to mimic deer calls, leading to a light-hearted conclusion that leaves the debate open to audience interpretation. You likely don’t want to miss this one.

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