The Countdown To Deer Szn is Upon Us.

Whether you're getting ready for deer season, planting late-summer food plots, or just counting down the days until opening morning, this episode of Flippin' Sticks & Throwin' Lead is packed with hunting talk, personal stories, and plenty of laughs.Paul Wagner and Erik Tasker cover everything from current food plot conditions and preparing for the upcoming whitetail season to trail camera updates, velvet bucks, early-season hunting strategies, and what they're seeing across the Midwest. They also dive into their partnership with Physis Seed Company, discussing food plot seed development, product testing, and why experimenting with different planting methods could change the way hunters approach habitat management.Outside of hunting, Eric shares what it was like officiating his niece's wedding, the guys recap summer fishing adventures, discuss balancing family, work, and the outdoors, and look ahead to duck camp and a busy fall schedule.If you love whitetail hunting, habitat improvement, food plots, deer management, and conversations that feel like you're sitting around the campfire with friends, this episode is for you.In this episode:Preparing for the 2026 deer seasonTrail camera updates and velvet buck observationsEarly-season hunting strategiesLate-summer food plot planningPhysis Seed Company partnership and seed testingHabitat management across different climatesErik's officiating a weddingDuck camp plans and fall adventuresBuilding an outdoor community through the podcastWhether you're a hardcore bowhunter, weekend food plotter, or simply enjoy authentic conversations about the outdoors, there's something here for everyone.