Hunting Illinois Giants with Growing Deer's Cody Kraut

In this episode, JD Larson and Jonny welcome Cody Kraut to the podcast, discussing various aspects of hunting, including personal experiences, bow hunting education, and the importance of being prepared and knowledgeable in the field. They also touch on the significance of ethical hunting practices and the role of education in improving hunting skills. In this engaging conversation, Cody Kraut shares his insights on hunting strategies, preferences between tree stands and saddles, and the importance of wind direction in successful hunts. He recounts personal hunting stories, including a memorable buck hunt, and discusses the dynamics of hunting with friends. The conversation also touches on the evolution of hunting techniques and the joy of learning and progressing as hunters. In this engaging conversation, the hosts and guests share their experiences and insights on hunting, deer management, and the art of filming hunts. They discuss the importance of mock scrapes, the thrill of the first hunt, and the strategies behind successful deer hunting. The conversation also delves into the technical aspects of filming hunts, including equipment recommendations and filming techniques, while emphasizing the camaraderie and community within the hunting world. Cody Kraut from  @GrowingDeerTV  Special Thanks to the National Bow Hunter Education Foundation for the support - Check out their Bow Hunter Ed online course, and use code**** "Huntxp"**** (JD was wrong in the episode!) for $10 off (Great thing for kids to do over break) LInk: https://www.bowhunter-ed.com/ Use "Christmasxp20" for 20% off all our merch at huntxp.com/store Merch: huntxp.com/store @GrowingDeerTV  's channel :https://www.youtube.com/@GrowingDeerTVCody Kraut's Buck kill video from this year: https://youtu.be/Hr2JBMHzcv0?si=mWbzFtDWfP3slYschttps://www.youtube.com/ @arrowapprentice1132  #deeranatomy #huntingeducation #illinoishunting #whitetailmanagement #huntingstories #competitivearchery #growingdeer #huntingtechniques #outdoorpodcast #deerhunting #codykraut #buckhunting #outdooradventures #huntingtips #huntinglocations #huntingexperiences #deermanagement #mockscrapes #filminghunts #outdoorcommunity #equipmenttips #wildlifemanagement Chapters 00:00 Welcome and Introduction 03:02 Sponsorship Announcement and Bow Hunting Education 05:56 Personal Hunting Stories and Experiences 08:59 Introducing Cody Kraut and His Background 15:00 Cody's Hunting Philosophy and Techniques 24:59 Choosing the Right Hunting Location 27:06 Hunting Techniques: Saddle vs. Pre-Hung Stands 28:29 The Importance of Wind in Hunting 30:21 Hunting Stories and Experiences 31:36 Cody's Successful Buck Hunt 38:56 The Buck Magnet Man: Cody's Journey 47:09 Learning and Progressing as Hunters 48:50 The First Hunt Experience 51:22 Mock Scrapes and Deer Management 56:36 Filming Hunts: Tips and Techniques 01:03:39 The Journey of a Buck: Stories and Strategies 01:10:55 Equipment Essentials for Filming 01:16:42 Connecting with the Community Thanks for listening.