Rutcation Recap: New Ground, Big (Viral) Misses, and Tagging Bucks with Our Kids

We’re back from rutcation, and this one covers everything — from hunting new states to passing on the passion to our kids. JD had a close encounter with a mature buck… and busted it. That moment went viral — and so did the backlash. We unpack the miss, the fallout, and what it revealed about today’s internet hunting culture: quick to judge, slow to understand.But it wasn’t all busts. Jonny’s dad tagged a nice buck from his stand, and Jude dropped a buzzer-beater buck in the final moments of rifle season. We reflect on the pressure of hunting with your kids, what we learned this season, and why failure can be one of the most valuable teachers in the woods.🎯 Real hunts. Real failure. Real community.Gear we recommend Check out the nested tree standsUse code HUNTXP10 for 10% off! #HUNTXP #Rutcation #ViralFail #WhitetailHunting #HuntingPodcast #DeerSeason #HuntingCulture