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Deer Talk Now
by Deer and Deer Hunting Magazine
Deer Talk Now Podcast is a comprehensive audio and video podcast where the white-tailed deer is the star of the show. Expert guests join the virtual deer camp each week to discuss everything from deer behavior, biology and scientific research to herd and land management, hunting ethics, newsworthy events, and hunting tips, tactics and strategies.
Episodes
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#211: FIGHTING FOR THE FUTURE OF HUNTING with Keith Mark
In this episode of Deer Talk Now, host Dan Schmidt sits down with Keith Mark, founder and CEO of Hunter Nation, to discuss the critical battles being fought to protect America's hunting heritage. Tune in as they cover major advocacy efforts—including gray wolf delisting, public land access…
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#210: MASTERING MINERAL LICKS with Steve Bartylla
In this podcast, Daniel Schmidt and Steve Bartylla dive deep into the science and strategy behind mineral licks. Learn when, where, and how to establish mineral sites to maximize herd health, boost antler growth, and use them as a tool for your trail cameras and scouting strategy. Whether you're...
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#209: CROSSBOW CONCERNS with Randy Wood
In this podcast, Host Daniel Schmidt talks with Randy Wood about how to trouble shoot 10 common problems people have with their crossbows.
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#208: BUFFALO COUNTY STUD with Dave Schoenberger
In this podcast Dave Schoenberger and Dan Schmidt reminisce on Dave's trophy buck from the 2025 season. This buck was a 21 pointer that grossed 271 inches.
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#207 THE BUCK OF A LIFETIME with Donal Barry Jr.
In this podcast Donal Barry Jr. recaps his hunt of an incredible 32 pointer that scored 272 5/8".
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#206: MAKE MOCK SCRAPES WORK with Steve Bartylla
In this podcast, Steve Bartylla explains how he sets up mock scrapes, the purpose of them, and his best tips for making scrapes.
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#205: DEER TRACKING TIPS with Randy Flannery
descriptionIt might be summer, but that doesn’t mean it’s too soon to start thinking about hunting deer in the colder months. Randy Flannery shares his deer tracking wisdom in this Deer Talk Now Podcast from how to tell the size of a buck’s rack from a track to how you know you can catch up to…
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#204: THE HIDDEN REASON DEER & TURKEYS WILL BUST YOU with Mike Slinkard
Do deer seem to bust you, even when you're convinced you're doing everything right? There may be a scientific reason why. Mike Slinkard explains how electroreception works in animals and how understanding this little-known sense could help you gain an edge in the woods.
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#203: GET CUSTOM LAND MANAGEMENT PLANS with Gregg Farrell
This is a game-changer for land managers — get custom whitetail habitat plans without having to hire someone. Gregg Farrell explains the groundbreaking new Habitat IQ app that tells you where to hunt and how to make your land better over time. Plus, get the details on the latest trail cameras…
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#202: 3 KEYS TO PRIME DEER HABITAT with John Stoltzfus
You just purchased a new hunting property — what now? Hear John Stoltzfus and Brad Rucks’ discussion on the three keys of prime deer habitat and how to improve each one in this Deer Talk Now Podcast.
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#201: THE BEST STATE FOR DEER HUNTING with Ted Marum
Ted Marum joins Dan Schmidt for a Deer Talk Now Podcast episode about big bucks, what state is the best for deer hunting today, the snowstorm that put Buffalo County on the map, plus much more.
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#200: TOP DEFENSES AGAINST EHD with Lee Lakosky
Lee Lakosky details his experience with EHD and managing whitetails, highlighting what has worked to help prevent mature buck losses from the disease. During this podcast, you'll hear:- What has helped Lee’s herd survive EHD after going from 50 mature deer all the way down to 5 over the course of…
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#199: DO APRs REALLY WORK with Steve Sorensen
Award-winning writer Steve Sorensen is on the podcast with Dan Schmidt to discuss deer numbers, regulations to reduce the herd and help the habitat, regulations in city limits, the effects of antler point restrictions (APRs) and more.
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#198: STOP WASTING YOUR TIME WITH THESE STEPS WHEN USING FERTILIZER AND LIME
With decades of habitat consulting under his belt, Steve Bartylla shares his best tips for using fertilizer and lime when planting food plots for deer.
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#197: WHAT MAKES A RECORD BUCK with Cameron Coble
In this episode, Cameron Coble breaks down what it really takes to become an official Pope & Young and Boone & Crockett scorer. We dive into how antlers are scored, which factors matter most, and why these measurements go far beyond trophies — they play a critical role in tracking herd health and...
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#196: HOW THE ARCHERY INDUSTRY HAS EVOLVED with Jeff Poole
CEO of Archery Trade Association Jeff Poole joins the podcast to talk about how the archery industry has evolved. He gives updates on the new format of the ATA Trade Show, which is now allowing consumers to attend, as well as tips on how to get into bowhunting on a budget, how ATA promotes...
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#195: WHAT THE DNR GETS WRONG with Jeremy Flinn
In this episode of Deer Talk Now, we sit down with Jeremy Flinn to discuss the biggest challenges and debates shaping deer hunting today. The conversation turns to modern deer management and some recommendations from state wildlife agencies that he believes simply don’t make sense. We also dive...
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#192: HOW TO WIN ON PUBLIC LAND
Dan Schmidt gives his tips on how to have better hunting success on public land after years of experience doing it himself, from access points to dragging out deer, when to hunt, where to hunt, and how to outsmart deer as well as other hunters.
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#191: 10 HOT TAKES with Roger Raglin
Legendary hunting personality Roger Raglin joins us on the podcast to tell us the incredible story of how he got his start, the realities of working in the industry, where his catch phrase “Jiminy Christmas” came from, and much more.
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#190: HOW WHITETAILS SURVIVE WINTER with Brad Rucks
Brad Rucks breaks down how whitetails survive the harsh winter months, explaining the critical roles energy conservation, winter cover, and late-season food sources play in a deer’s ability to make it through the toughest time of year.
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#189: A WHITETAIL YEAR IN REVIEW with Brad Rucks
From unforgettable hunting highs to the tough lows that test every deer hunter, Dan and Brad break down the moments that defined their seasons and the lessons learned along the way. The conversation also dives into exciting events from across the hunting industry, memorable encounters in the…
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#188: TRACKING DOGS with Dean Muthig
Muckdogs Deer Recovery owner Dean Muthig is on our podcast answering questions about tracking and recovering deer with dogs, such as what your next move should be after shooting a deer, how to train a tracking dog, if wounded deer always go to water, and his thoughts on drone usage and recovery...
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#187: CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE
Need a gift that will wow the hunter on your list? Our Christmas Gift Guide is packed with essential survival gear, smart products that save money over time, and surprising ideas they’ll be excited to unwrap.
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#186: WHAT DEER CAN SEE with Dr. D'Angelo & Dr. Jorge
Learn some wild and important facts about the white-tailed deer in this podcast with Dr. D'Angelo and Dr. Jorge from how deer see scrapes at night, detailed insights into how deer vision works, and how CWD will affect the future of deer hunting.
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#185: BIGGEST THREATS TO DEER HUNTING TODAY
In this timely episode of Deer Talk Now, Dan Schmidt takes a big-picture look at the modern landscape of deer hunting and breaks down the biggest threats that could shape its future.
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#184: GIANTS OF CANADA with Dean Partridge
Dan Schmidt sits down with Dean Partridge, founder and host of Canadian Whitetail TV, for an in-depth conversation that spans grit, growth, and the uniquely challenging world of hunting whitetails in the North Country.
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#183: 4 PITFALLS OF MODERN TRAIL CAMERAS with Tom Rainey
Our friend Tom Rainey is in the studio with us discussing four reasons why your trail cameras are not working as they should, along with practical tips on how to keep them running smoothly.
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#182: THE CWD NARRATIVE IS FALSE with Dusty Backer
Hunting rights activist Dusty Backer and Dan Schmidt discuss why the narrative about CWD doesn’t make sense given the actual research about the disease and why laws that supposedly prevent the spread of CWD actually have the opposite effect.
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#181: BOW TUNING 101 with Corey Haas
Creator of the Bow Shop Bible app Corey Haas is on the podcast with tips on tuning your bow, cutting arrows and more to get the best accuracy.
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#180: HUNTING RIGHTS ARE IN THE CROSSHAIRS with Chris Vaughan
Chris Vaughan of Hunter Nation and Dan Schmidt dive deep into how politics affect sound wildlife management and how we as hunters can change this.
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#179: BIG BUCK SECRETS with Adam Hays
With 45 years of hunting experience, four 200-inch deer and over a dozen Booners on his wall, Adam Hays shares his tactics for consistently bagging big bucks.
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#178: PREDATION, DISPERSAL & FAWNS with Dr. Tim Van Deelan | Deer Talk Now Podcast
Dr. Tim Van Deelan joins the podcast with studies on fawn mortality, deer dispersal, starvation and disease, and more.
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#177: SMART HUNTING LAND INVESTMENTS with Nicolas Schaalma
Land Investment Specialist Nicolas Schaalma shares how he has been able to make and save tons of money when buying and selling land.
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#176: DEER DATA with Duane Diefenbach
Dr. Duane Diefenbach describes why it’s so difficult to estimate state whitetail populations and if it’s necessary for proper deer management, shifting bow and gun hunter numbers, and more.
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#175: MUZZLELOADER ACCURACY with Tom Hall
Tom Hall describes how many of the safety and accuracy issues with traditional muzzleloaders can be solved using the new Firestick technology. He also introduces the new NitroBolt bolt-action muzzleloader with revolutionary design features, including a removable bolt for easy cleaning, an...
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#174: WHITETAIL SCIENCE with Dr. Bronson Strickland
How does supplemental deer feed affect vegetation? Can corn supplements be toxic to deer? Does soil quality affect plant nutrition? If many deer share similar traits in an area, is it from inbreeding? We got some surprising answers after sitting down with wildlife biologist Dr. Bronson Strickland.
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#173: YOUR TOP DEER QUESTIONS ANSWERED
In this podcast, Dan answers our listeners' top whitetail questions, including if the moon phase affects the timing of the rut, how to approach early-season bowhunting on public land, and more.
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#172: 5 THINGS YOU DIDN’T KNOW ABOUT BILL JORDAN
Realtree creator Bill Jordan tells the story of how he started the company, scraping pennies to create just a few garments of clothing to show at a booth at SHOT Show and hoping a major retailer would take interest. With no money for manufacturing, he revolutionized the industry by licensing his...
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#171: UNLOCKING ANTLER POTENTIAL with Robie Pruitt
Whether you're starting a new mineral site or looking to boost antler growth during critical development windows, this conversation covers the do’s, don’ts, and must-haves for dialing in your nutritional program.
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#170: LIVE ANIMAL TESTING & CWD with Brian Dart
In this episode of Deer Talk Now, Dan Schmidt talks with Texas wildlife biologist Brian Dart, author of the article “Is Live Animal Testing Causing the Spread of CWD?” The two explore the questions raised in Dart’s piece, focusing on how live animal testing is conducted and what potential...
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#169: HE WAS MORE IMPORTANT THAN FRED BEAR! with Ted Nugent
Ted Nugent and Dan Schmidt discuss the incredible story of the man who was responsible for modern whitetail bowhunting seasons — and why they believe he deserves national recognition. Spoiler: He's mentioned in the revised lyrics of the song at the start of this video!
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#168: BEST BOWHUNTING GEAR with Pat Meitin | Deer Talk Now Podcast
Pat Meitin from Inside Archery tests all of the latest and greatest bowhunting gear. In this podcast, he shares which broadheads and bows are his favorite, his bow setup for whitetails, archery equipment maintenance tips, and more.
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#167: THE BEAR WHISPERER with Blaine Anthony
“The Bear Whisperer” Blaine Anthony is on the podcast with tips on where to bait bears, the best bait to use, how to judge a bear’s size, shot placement and some of his best bear hunting stories.
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#166: BUCK MOVEMENT with Kip Adams
Kip Adams from the National Deer Association is on the podcast today discussing buck movement, prescribed burns, how to help fawn survival and more.
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#165: GO AHEAD AND MOCK ME with Steve Bartylla
Steve Bartylla and Dan Schmidt talk mock scrapes in this podcast episode from where to put one, ropes versus branches, what tree species to use, and other useful tips.
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#163: COMMON FOOD PLOT MISTAKES with Robie Pruitt
Robie Pruitt is on the podcast describing the most common mistakes hunters make when planting food plots from what to do during a drought, soil pH, plot placement, fertilizing and more.
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#164: PREVENT EHD with Zach Haas
Now there is finally a way to prevent EHD in deer. Aquatic biologist Zach Haas explains how he developed EHD-fense, a water treatment kit that keeps water healthy, so the midge that spreads EHD cannot live there.
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#162: TRAP BEFORE YOU HUNT with Jim Spencer
Jim Spencer and Dan Schmidt talk turkeys, deer and predators — covering everything from understanding how they move through the landscape to how to be a better hunter and trapper.
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#161: WHITETAILS VS. MULE DEER with Mark Kayser
Mark Kayser and Dan Schmidt dive into the future of mule deer populations, and the differences between whitetails and muleys such as diet, adaptability, home ranges and more.
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#160: APPLE TREES FOR WHITETAILS with Dan Schmidt
In this episode, Dan Schmidt digs into the benefits of planting and managing apple trees for white-tailed deer. From selecting the right varieties to ideal planting spots and maintenance tips, learn how these fruit-bearing trees can become a powerful draw on your hunting property.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Deer Talk Now Podcast is a comprehensive audio and video podcast where the white-tailed deer is the star of the show. Expert guests join the virtual deer camp each week to discuss everything from deer behavior, biology and scientific research to herd and land management, hunting ethics, newsworthy events, and hunting tips, tactics and strategies.
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Deer Talk Now Podcast is a comprehensive audio and video podcast where the white-tailed deer is the star of the show. Expert guests join the virtual deer camp each week to discuss everything from deer behavior, biology and scientific research to herd and land management, hunting ethics, newsworthy...
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