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Southeast Whitetail
by Mark Haslam
Southern hunting, wildlife & land mgnt. Bettering habitat, contributing towards conservation and effective methods to pursue the toughest whitetails in the country. Southern hunting culture.
Episodes
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Ep. 75: Jordan Szustwal
Jordan Szustwal returns for in depth turkey discussion on calling, methods, and tactics that’ll better position you in the woods this Spring. An experienced woodsman, Jordan hails from the Low Country and pursues turkeys on many landscapes including pressured public land. Go back and listen to...
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Ep. 74: Feb / March Simple Land Mgnt Strategies
This episode is for hunt clubs and landowners with limited time and resources. Easy land management tips that can be accomplished over the weekend. Cost efficient and time effective. All will improve hunting success this upcoming Fall. Thanks for listening. @southeast.whitetail...
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Ep. 73: The Hunt for Black Buck
New "Whitetail Tales" story: Some bucks evoke a pursuit. Not a deer that's patterned or predictable to a food source, rather one that'll take time and focus to fulfill. Those who don't take the woods for game meat wouldn't understand the challenge is mostly within the hunter. To bear down, remain...
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Ep. 72: CWD - Is There a Plausible Solution?
What is the end game with Chronic Wasting Disease? What are we working towards with hundreds of millions in tax dollars spent through research and studies? The findings are fascinating but distribution of a cure isn't realistic and slowing the spread of wild herds doesn't seem remotely possible....
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Ep. 71: Why Hunters Should Abandon B&C Scoring
Does Boone & Crockett truly measure full antler expression? Why is value placed on symmetry and the contrary penalized? The method is not outdated or antiquated. Rather, it's highly subjective based on preferences formatted at the conception. B&C is simply not an accurate record of total antler...
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Ep. 70: August Bucks
Hunting late summer bucks is for die hard hunters. Sometimes, you have them pouring into fields at dusk and other times you can only find bucks on early morning trails. This week I cover what bucks are doing, both physically & behaviorally, and how to pursue them. Thank you for the support of…
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Ep. 69: 5 Tips to Increase Deer Stand Success
Concealment, accuracy, and pressure are the main factors to control with stand setup. I discuss 5 simple tactics to minimize presence and maximize deer observed and harvested. Implement now for success this Fall. Thanks for listening. Instagram: @southeast.whitetail
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Ep. 68: Avoiding Doe Harvest Mistakes
If your goal is to grow and harvest the best antlers your land can yield, this topic is for you. Doe management is crucial to every whitetail program and effectively filling tags is vital. I discuss issues and mistakes that interfere with management goals and disrupt deer movement. Topics that...
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Ep. 67: Joe Hamilton - Part 2
Joe Hamilton, Legend of Conservation. Part 2 of 2. The profound success story of whitetail conservation could not be told without Joe Hamilton. He spearheaded a movement in the South that expanded across the country forever changing the landscape of herd health and habitat quality. The ripple...
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Ep. 66: Joe Hamilton - Part 1
Joe Hamilton, Legend of Conservation - Part 1 of 2. The profound success story of whitetail conservation could not be told without Joe Hamilton. He spearheaded a movement in the South that expanded across the country forever changing the landscape of herd health and habitat quality. I met Mr. Joe...
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Ep. 65: Reality of Trail Cameras
What can cameras actually tell us about movement and herd dynamics? This week I discuss feed vs. passive sites. The pros and cons of each and how to establish a camera program to meet your hunting goals throughout the season. Thanks for listening!
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Ep. 64: Hunt Club Management
Hunt clubs are the backbone of southern hunting culture. The Southeast is private land dominated and thus will always maintain clubs throughout each state. Topics discussed - hunter & deer management, land work, penalties & fines, when hinge cutting works, how to kill more deer on leases and...
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Ep. 63: Hiatus Over. Back to Work
Back in the climber with a new episode. I took some time off but I'm back weekly with new guests and topics. This episode I discuss summer buck scouting, farmers, mowing, predators, late summer / early fall patterns, property maintenance and keeping tabs on seasonal growth. Let me know guests you...
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QDM Series: What Doe Should You Shoot?
You're managing the herd, not individual deer. This week I dive deep into what segment of the doe population is best to meet various management goals and what benefits each age class offers for harvest. - Old vs. Young? - With Fawns or Without? - Single or Within a Group? - Early Season, Breeding...
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QDM Series: When Culling Works and When it Doesn't
Culling does work and it certainly has a place for deer managers and hunters but it may not be what you're thinking. This isn't culling like our grandfathers once did. This week I'm launching a new series on various Quality Deer Management topics. The goal is to shed light on the principles &...
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Ep. 60: 5 Easy Summer Tactics to Kill More Bucks
Summer is mostly killing time until the season opener but there are many hunt techniques to implement now to see and kill more bucks this Fall. Get out there, get sweaty and increase your odds of filling tags. I don't consider myself having much of an ego but I am highly confident when it comes…
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Ep. 59: A Complete Guide to Dove Fields w/ Nick Pappas & Jacob Lazarus
Jacob & Nick return to the show for a high level breakdown of dove fields. From soil samples and seed beds to prepping the field to hunt and everything in between. This is a deep dive by two highly experienced land managers to better your fields, produce higher quality food and attract more…
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Ep. 58: My Skinning Shed Setup
This week I breakdown my skinning shed from backing in with a deer to quartering up the carcass after hanging in the walk-in cooler. A place to hang and skin game is one of the best investments and value-add improvements you can make for your property. Over time we've added tools and various...
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Ep. 57: 10 mistakes I've made with food plots
Trial and error is how you become proficient with managing your land. Experiment with seeds and planting practices but you must always ask why things didn't go as planned. On this episode I cover 10 ways I failed at producing successful food plots. Thanks for listening and please subscribe…
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Ep. 56: Wildlife-minded Forestry
Whether you have 20 or 2,000 acres, growing and selling timber is an excellent route to generate cash. Funds for capital improvements and property carrying costs. Tree farms don't have to be wildlife wastelands. You can easily blend active timber rotations with healthy wildlife populations while...
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Ep. 55: Rick Hall - New SEWT Contributor
Rick joins the show this week to discuss his passion for bowhunting on both public & private land. Rick hunts Alabama, Florida, Kentucky and Illinois. I'm pumped to showcase his content as it's a different perspective from my own. Rick is a highly successful hunter and thoroughly enjoys the grind...
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Ep. 54: Negative Impacts from Game Farm Mallards w/ Dr. Phil Lavretsky
Release mallards have become increasingly popular throughout the Southeast. But what detrimental effects do these farm raised & genetically altered birds cause for wild ducks? How is this style of "hunting" negatively impacting waterfowl conservation? A wildlife geneticist, Dr. Philip Lavretsky...
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Ep. 53: Regenerative Food Plots w/ Jacob Lazarus
A private land manager in Lowcountry South Carolina, Jacob shares his success with regenerative food plots mixing both cool and warm season plantings. He has kept meticulous observational notes from his years of trials and experiments. If you plant supplemental food plots in the South, you need…
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Ep. 52: Keeping Kids Engaged in the Outdoors w/ Reeves Knight
Reeves Knight is an inspiration for parents wanting to keep kids engaged in the outdoors. He began shooting one arrow with his son for every new follower and was overwhelmed with support and followers. His YouTube Channel & IG account documents their progress. We discuss raising kids in the...
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Ep. 51: Chasing Turkeys across the Southeast w/ Grant Fisher
This week Grant Fisher from SC joins the show to discuss his passion for pursuing birds across the South. From private to public land, Grant consistently kills turkeys using his perfected hunt tactics and knowledge of terrain features. This was a great conversation with a conservation minded...
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Ep. 50: Turkey Hunting Deep Dive w/ Jordan Szustwal
This week Jordan Szustwal from SC joins the show for a deep dive into how he consistently kills both public and private land birds in multiple states. Jordan shares many tips and tactics for highly pressured turkeys and those stubborn henned-up Toms. Thanks for listening and please consider…
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Ep. 49: Deer season recap, highlights & lowlights
Cory and I review the 2023 season; what went well and what didn't work. Off-season management plans, gear changes and turkey season ahead. Thanks for listening!
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Ep. 48: What is SEWT Consulting?
This week I cover the consultation services I offer; benefits & cost. My rate is a fraction of a Redneck Blind. One will allow you to make all the noise you want and still fill a deer tag. The other provides a sustainable wildlife, hunting & forestry mgnt plan that'll be a foundation to pass your...
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Ep. 47: Doe Management
As long as we have deer on the landscape, we'll need to regulate doe populations. Healthy herds and quality habitats start with doe management. This week, Cory and I discuss the many benefits and how to determine harvest numbers. It all depends on your region and your land goals.
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Ep. 46: Dr. Andrew Little - AWESM Lab
This week Dr. Andrew Little of the University of Nebraska joins the show to discuss the effects of human and hunter movement and habitat use. Dr. Little is the Director of the Applied Wildlife Ecology and Spatial Movement (AWESM) Lab and has a long list of published research projects in the South...
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Ep. 45: Dr. Bronson Strickland - MSU Deer Lab
A pillar in whitetail conservation, Dr. Bronson Strickland, joins the show for a deep dive discussion into the breeding season. Dr. Strickland is a professor at MSU and a host of the Deer University Podcast. He graduated from UGA with a bachelor's in forest resources, master's from Texas A&M -...
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Ep. 44: Rut tactics, rattling bucks & this weeks deer camp
Cory and I breakdown tactics we use for the whitetail breeding season. Rattling, scent, grunt tubes and locating the most important part of the rut - does in heat! Will we hang some bucks in the walk-in cooler this weekend??? Thanks for listening. Remember to always know you target before…
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Ep. 43: Gus & Matt from Whiskey & Whitetails
Gus & Matt from Whiskey & Whitetails join us this week to discuss deer hunting in the South and some of the very best whiskeys available. This was a fun conversation because after all, the best part of hunting season is spending time with friends and family after a day in the field. Thanks for...
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Ep. 42: Deer Steward 2 Recap
We are back this week to recap the DS2 wknd at the Farm. Cory and I cover everything that we can talk about "on air". We also cover Cory's two customized J. Hamilton Edition rifles that he presented at the cocktail social. He gave one to Joe Hamilton, founder of NDA, and the other will be…
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Ep. 41: Catch a Dream Foundation
This is a powerful and heavy episode discussing what every hunter and conservationist should be doing - sharing the land and natural resources to those wanting the experience of God's creation. Cory and I had the pleasure to interview Marty Brunson from the Catch a Dream Foundation. I ask…
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Ep. 40: Cuz Strickland
Cuz Strickland has been on the forefront of hunting conservation and heritage for over 35 years. A bona fide legend in the outdoor space. From Mossy Oak to his involvement with the National Wild Turkey Federation and the National Deer Association, Cuz Strickland is a model land & wildlife…
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Ep. 39: Bullets & Rifle Hunting w/ Norma Precision
This week Cory and I sit down with Travis Tipps and Jeff Ausloos from Norma Precision. Based out of Norway with over 120 years of high level accuracy and design, Norma has opened an operation plant in Georgia. We cover basic fundamentals and key factors that will help you become a better hunter....
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Ep. 38: Ben Westfall - National Deer Association
Ben joins Cory and I to chat about the upcoming Deer Steward 2 course at my family farm. I highly suggest checking out this course for anyone interested in habitat work, deer management and a high level of hunting knowledge. Speakers include: Dr. Craig Harper, Kip Adams, Matt Ross & Ben Westfall....
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Ep. 37: Jeff Lindsey - The Lindsey Way
Hailing from the South, Jeff Lindsey joins us this week to discuss differences of Midwestern and Southeastern whitetails, along with, the two distinct hunting cultures. Jeff is an outstanding hunter and land steward with a strong dedication to preserving wild game and habitat. We cover bow…
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Ep. 36: Summer food plots & deer season prep w/ Cory Parker
This week newly joined co-host, Cory Parker, and I discuss summer food plot plans and land prep goals. It's an overall hunting B.S. session. Thanks for listening.
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Ep. 35: Wild Turkeys w/ Dr. Marcus Lashley
Dr. Marcus Lashley returns for an episode all about wild turkeys. We discuss habitat, biology and his hunting stories from this season. A good friend of mine, Cory Parker, has joined as a co-host which has created a very fun dynamic on the show. Thank you all for listening and I would greatly...
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Ep. 34: Hunting B.S. Session w/ Joseph Monts
This week - Joseph Monts, a low-key, stone cold killer hailing from the Palmetto State. This was a fun episode to record as it turned into an all around hunting B.S. session. We covered way too many topics to list. Thanks for giving it a spin and please rate, review & subscribe! Joseph Monts...
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Ep. 33: Creating Nesting & Brooding Cover through Forestry Rotation.
This week I discuss how I created nesting and brooding cover in undesirable & underproducing timber. Something most landowners have on site including me. Knock-down mulching is a creative and cost efficient route to maximize income and your turkey population. Thanks for listening!
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Ep. 32: Dr. Mike Chamberlain & Scott Rhodes - Lowcountry Game Bird Foundation
This week I’m joined by Dr. Mike Chamberlain and Scott Rhodes of the Lowcountry Game Bird Foundation. We discuss the recently formed conservation org, turkey hunting culture, recipes and some awesome hunts from Mike and Scott. I implore everyone to check out the organization and contribute as you...
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Ep. 31: Hunter Profile Interview w/ Daniel Hinshaw
Hailing from North Carolina, Daniel Hinshaw joins me to continue the Southern Hunting Culture series. Daniel shares his hunting background and his love for the outdoors. I need to make a hunting trip to the Tarheel state at some point. Thank you for listening! IG: @dhinshaw2013
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Ep. 30: Hunter Profile Interview w/ Josh Raley
This episode I'm joined by Josh Raley to continue the spotlight on Southern Hunting Culture. Josh is a property consultant with Whitetail Partners of Georgia, he hosts the How to Hunt Deer Podcast and Wisconsin Sportsman. Both are featured on the Sportsmen Empire network. Thank you for listening...
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Ep. 29: Hunter Profile Interview w/ Jacob Barnes
This week we continue the spotlight on Southern Hunting Culture. Jacob Barnes joins me to discuss his upbringing in the South Carolina Lowcountry and his current hunting pursuits in Georgia. Thanks for listening. IG: @jbarnes4126
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Ep. 28: Zack Vucurevich w/ Whetstone Habitat returns
Zack returns to recap his 2022 hunting season and to discuss off-season client habitat projects. Zack is a certified wildlife biologist and the owner of Whetstone Habitat. Please check out his website below and give Zack a follow. Thank you for listening. IG: @whetstonehabitat...
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Ep. 27: Hunter Profile Interview - Ryan Griffiths
Hailing from Athens, GA, Ryan Griffiths joins me on the podcast to discuss bowhunting the South and the challenge of mature whitetails. I very much enjoyed Ryan's prospective and I greatly respect his ability to consistently tag Southern bucks. It's a great listen and I took away many points that...
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Ep. 26: Georgia Land Mgnt & Conservation w/ Henry Jackson of the Prattsburg Project
Our spotlight on Southern Hunting Culture continues today with Henry Jackson from Georgia. Henry is a like-minded hunter, conservationist, and land manager that has proven what can be accomplished on 150 acres. He and I share many goals and beliefs on our Southeastern farms and it shows through...
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Southern hunting, wildlife & land mgnt. Bettering habitat, contributing towards conservation and effective methods to pursue the toughest whitetails in the country. Southern hunting culture.
HOSTED BY
Mark Haslam
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