CinSanity Outdoors

What does it really take to consistently get on big whitetails year after year?In this episode, we sit down with Randy Birdsong of HeadHunters TV and Joe Umphries of Big Tine—two longtime friends who have spent decades chasing mature bucks and learning what it takes to manage land and deer herds the right way.This conversation dives deep into whitetail land management, herd health, predator control, and the strategies serious deer hunters use to produce mature bucks consistently. Randy also breaks down his evolving “Change I Theory”—a mindset shift that has helped him stay on big deer season after season by adapting, spreading out, and avoiding the common mistakes that educate mature bucks.We also discuss how predator trapping can impact fawn recruitment, why food plots and habitat work matter more than most hunters realize, and what landowners can do to dramatically improve the quality of their deer herd.If you're serious about killing mature whitetails, improving your hunting property, and understanding how big deer actually behave, this episode is packed with hard-earned knowledge and real-world experience.

If you have followed the outdoor space for a while, you probably have heard about Gregg Ritz and Thompson Center. Now, Gregg is back at the helm of Thompson Center and building it back on the legacy it started. From employees that were that from the beginning, to meeting the needs of today's customers, Thompson Center is back in a big way. We sit down to talk with Gregg about what is going on with Thompson Center, their plans going forward, and we even learned about some innovations Thompson Center made in the past that were ahead of their time. But wait there is more! Gregg is an outdoorsman and steward of the land himself. We dive some into his knowledge base on conservation and hunting for not only deer, but turkey and other big game as well.Trust us when we say there is something in this episode for everyone.CinSanity Outdoors is presented by:Tecomate: https://tecomate.comChene Gear: https://chenegear.comTactacam: https://www.tactacam.comConquest Scents: https://www.conquestscents.comWoodhaven Custom Calls: https://woodhavencustomcalls.comMathews: https://mathewsinc.comHunter Safety System: http://huntersafetysystem.com

Former MLB pitcher DJ Carrasco joins the podcast to talk about what life looks like after professional baseball—and for DJ, that means continuing to live the hunting life style, whether it be in his home state of Arizona or in Texas. We dive into: - Hunting coues deer and elk in Arizona - Unforgettable Texas hunting stories - The health benefits of wild game and giving back - A missed elk hunt thanks to baseball - Baseball talk - And more This episode is a mix of big-league stories, western hunting knowledge, and purpose-driven conversation—perfect for hunters, baseball fans, and anyone who appreciates hard-earned experiences in the field.

In this episode, we sit down with Cameron Coble, an official Boone and Crockett Club scorer who has measured and evaluated some of the biggest whitetail bucks in the country. In addition to Boone & Crockett, he is also a certified scorer for other major record-keeping clubs and a longtime writer for North American Whitetail, giving him a rare mix of real-world experience and technical knowledge.With decades of experience and laying hands on giant racks, he breaks down what truly separates an average buck from a trophy — and what most hunters misunderstand when judging deer in the field or on trail cameras.We cover:• What Boone & Crockett scorers actually look for when measuring a buck• The most important measurements that impact final score• The most underrated measurements hunters often overlook• How to correctly score your own deer• Giants harvested this year and what makes them special• Why trail camera photos can be misleading• The best states for producing giant bucks• How one-buck state regulations could drastically improve deer quality• Common mistakes hunters make when judging trophy potentialWhether you’re new to deer hunting or love diving into the technical side of scoring and antler measurements, this episode gives you a clearer understanding of what makes a buck truly exceptional — straight from someone who’s seen more giant deer in person than most hunters ever will.If you’ve ever wondered how close your buck really was… this episode will change how you look at antlers forever.

We decided to do a podcast with another podcaster and what a treat it was, with Dan Johnson! Dan has been doing this full time for quite a while now, and we had awesome conversations about life lessons in hunting, avoiding that dopamine hit from you phone in the woods, positives and negatives that social media plays in the hunting world today, and more! We even talked about our lovely wives and why they let us do what we do when it comes to hunting. Great stories, superb lessons, and some good laughs! So buckle up butter cup!

Most people know Matt from his time on the mound, but he has a deep passion and love for bow hunting mature whitetails too. After starting out being more of a duck hunter in his youth, he has transitioned more so to whitetails. Having a place in Kansas, he is no stranger to monster bucks and playing the chess match!We take a deep dive with Matt into the story of the Booner he harvested this year on his Kansas farm and the mental struggles it takes to play the chess match with one animal. We even dive into a little baseball with him and Graham Ashcraft to talk about the differences in the adrenaline rush between being on the mound in an MLB ballpark and having a mature whitetail in bow range.BONUS: We talk a little bit about his passion for collecting sports cards, and he and Graham talk a little bit about Elly De La Cruz.Sit back and enjoy the insiders scoop!

It seems that the older people get, the more they get stuck in their ways, and deer hunters are no different. But with that being said, saddle hunting is here to change the way some of us hunt, no matter how stubborn we are about our lock on tree stands. This week we have a long discussion with Hunter Safety System's Lucas Cagle about saddle hunting and the advantages it provides over a tradition lock on. Yes both are great tool and both have their place, but as a mostly lock on hunter myself, I for one have seen that saddles can have their advantages in certain situations. Some of this was about challenging ourselves to accept new ways of hunting, and after taking the saddles out ourselves, we have seen the light in the situation. Enjoy!

Look, we all love deer hunting and most of us are tantalized by giant bucks, but growing and singling out giant bucks is no easy feat. There is an art to it, and Don Higgins has become very good at that art!Whether it is building a property for big deer, how to hunt them, knowing key concepts in maximizing opportunities for success, or even managing your deer heard, Don has been doing it a long time and knows a lot about all of it.Join us as we dive into some of this info with Don!

HOT TAKE! Whitetails can sense the moon?! Adam Hays has a unique take on the moon and it just may change how you think about the moon and deer hunting. Yes, we know, there have been a lot of studies done about whitetails and the moon and the results suggest that the moon has no effect on deer. With that being said, as we discussed the topic with Adam, it is hard to argue with the way he describes the moon and its relation to whitetails. I mean, he does have a wall of giant deer to prove what he is saying. Is the moon the main contributing factor to a whitetail's day time movements, no. But it is one factor, and when it is added in with other factors like wind and weather, it sure does make sense.NOT ONLY THAT, but we talked with Adam about stacking the deck in your favor and splitting hairs to kill giant whitetails. You almost have to hunt the wrong wind for you in order to kill a giant sometimes?! So no more, we are listening intently!You don't want to miss this one! This is some great info from a man who has been hunting for 45 years and knocking down giants all along.

Many of you know of Midwest Whitetail, which means you likely know who Josh Sparks is. Josh came up through the industry working with people like the Drury's and hunting himself on public and permission based properties. Thus, he has seen it all and he is proof you can consistently get on big deer without owning a bunch of land! The key is how do you find this ground to hunt? How do you keep it once you have? How do you scout these places efficiently when you live an hour or more away and can't be there every day to scout and keep an eye on deer? Well, we dive into all of this and much more with Josh! If you love hunting big deer and don't own land, then this is one you don't want to miss!

Phillip has been in the outdoor space for decades, and he has been filming that entire time. He has had a life time of experiences and has the video to back it up. What his big thing with deer hunting is though is calling, hunting on the ground, and using decoys. He just very creative with his setups, including digging a hole in Montana one time, and he also is not afraid to call starting in early season and using a decoy just about the full length of deer season. We sit down with Phillip to dive into some of the details on how to be successful in these avenues of deer hunting, and it is enlightening!

Aaron Warbritton, of The Hunting Public, is no stranger to hunting public ground and how to succeed tactically on land that is pressured by many hunters. But one thing that is often over looked by most hunters, whether on private or public ground, is having the proper mental state of mind. With Aaron, we dive into how this can be the key to success in the woods, plus many more topics, and of course a lot of those are related to public ground hunting.

Last time we had Mark Newell on, we discussed more about habitat management than food plots, so we decided to have him back on to deep dive into food plots. Well, at least start the deep dive. On this episode, we discussed a lot about fall food plots and about planning/planting for next spring. We covered everything from methods using hand tools all the way to tractors, and what to plant and why. There is A LOT of information in this one. And while we are at it, for all of your fall planting seeds, visit our friends over at Tecomate and use code TECOMATE10 for 10% of your next order!

Lee Lakosky could probably talk for year's about whitetail deer and we would learn something from him every day. But, as we sit down with Lee this time, we wanted to do the best we could on a deep dive for his favorite time of year to hunt and how he does it. Those first two weeks of season in any state can be magical and we spent some time discussing that, but we also talked a bit about the rut, calling to deer, and we of course had additional random questions we sprinkled in.

Lee Lakosky is no stranger to giant whitetails and all giant big game animals for that matter. But now, his whitetail management mentality is spilling over into his other big game hunts, something he enjoys the challenge of. As we sit down with Lee, we talk about his 460" Montana elk that he let live several years before hunting him, his whitetail mindset that is driving him in his hunting adventures, and of course, loads of information about hunting and growing giant whitetails.

Look, we all get excited about new gear and bows, but how much of the small details really matter for the average whitetail hunter? Even if it doesn't matter to you, having the knowledge of what to worry about and what not to worry about could help you save time. With that being said, we talked with our friend Travis Spivey about different things you can tinker with to help improve speed, accuracy and more. On top of that, we did walk throughs on things like choosing new arrows and more.

There is a lot to unpack when it comes to calling to whitetail deer. So if you are going to learn, what better way than to learn from someone who came up under an OG like Will Primos? This week we talk to Cody Kelley of Smalltown Hunting about land, scent control and other topics, but MOST IMPORTANTLY, we do a deep dive on calling in mature whitetail bucks.

Whether you are a beginner or and advanced caller, you never stop learning when it comes to the art of running a Diaphragm Call. We had a great talk with National Champion Billy Yargus about this. From the basic technique, all the way to fine tuning your calling and tips for tricking a weary bird in the field, this episode is jam packed!

In the Fall we had Chene's Byron Womack on as a guest to talk duck hunting. Well we invited him turkey hunting, and this is how the hunt turned out! We talk about our whirlwind two days of hunting, tips and tactics that helped us succeed and could help you too, plus a bit about what Chene has going on right now and what consumers can expect given the recent implementation of tariffs.

Doug Roberts has spent decades growing 200" deer on his farm, Conquest Farms. They also are the makers of the popular deer scent, Evercalm. Even though they are growing deer on a farm, Doug has vast amounts of knowledge about wild deer because he spends every day around deer. Because of this, he has light to shed on growing bigger bucks in the wild and deer behavior in general. In this episode we discuss genetics, how to grow bigger deer, training big bucks to human intrusion, wild stories from his years of deer farming, and more.

This week we talk to a real one when it comes to hunting and land management, Logan Cooke of the Jacksonville Jaguars. Logan was born and raised in the south and that is where his roots remain today, in Mississippi. Today we talk to Logan about land management practices he is using on his Mississippi ground for turkey and deer, plus some key concepts and tactics to use when turkey and deer hunting. We also, have some bonus material, as our own Graham Ashcraft discusses some interesting pro sports topics with Logan in regards to the MLB vs the NFL. For all your southern boys and girls out there, you know turkey hunting is a cult in the south, so this is a good one for you!

For this Two Part episode we are joined by Mark Newell, biolgoist for Tecomate. In Part 2, we discuss the importance and ease of clover, how removing cedar trees can GREATLY benefit your property, and figuring out how much of your ground to plant in food plots and what to plant in said plots. We learned a lot from Mark in both of these podcast episodes, and we hope you do too.

For this Two Part episode we are joined by Mark Newell, biolgoist for Tecomate. In Part , we discuss keying in on the biggest limiting factors of a property, how genetics and nutrition work when it comes to growing monster bucks, and we begin to dive into the popular topic of planting food plots, which will continue to be covered in Part 2 of this episode.

Hunting is a way of life for a lot of people, and Drake White is one of those people. Sometimes you look to hunting for stress relief, sometimes for fun, and sometimes for healing. Well, as for Drake's story, hunting helped him heal from a stroke that left him paralyzed for several months. In this episode, Drake discusses the details of this tragedy, the documentary he is producing about it, and we have some other great stories we share.

Ever wonder what it is like to hunt and live on the Bayou? You know, that behind the scenes look? Then this one is for you! Today we are joined by none other that ben Robichaux and Jay Schexnayder from Duck Camp Dinners. These boys have spent their entire lives duck hunting the bayou and cooking some of the best food that will ever hit your taste buds. Strap in, because there are some great stories and a lot of laughs in this one. No one has fun quite like some cajuns do.

On this episode Clayton and Graham are joined by guest Jeff Lindsey. Jeff is fresh off his third 200" whitetail, which Clayton got to film for Jeff. We dive into that story and some behind the scenes stuff with it PLUS some overlooked keys to success in the whitetail woods and some age old hunting theories.

This week we have Byron Womack joining us to talk duck hunting, calling, and opening day in Arkansas with our own Graham Ashcraft. Byron is a Cut Down World Championship winner and the Director of Operations at Chene. Byron gives us some great info on calling, insight into the current duck hunting market, and some great stories.

A lesson learned on how NOT to recover a giant whitetail buck. Our cast of characters share the story of two Booner's on opening day in Kentucky, discuss rut tactics, talk about where to go now that the bulk of the rut is over, and more.