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ATA Day 3 – 1: QDMA – State Of The Whitetail

February 11, 2019 Bruce Hutcheon

QDMA – State of the Whitetail with Kip Adams https://www.qdma.com/buck-harvest-up-doe-harvest-down-whitetail-report-2019 ATHENS, GA (January 16, 2019) – The Quality Deer Management Association (QDMA) today released its 11th annual Whitetail Report, a comprehensive update on the status of white-tailed deer including deer harvest trends through the 2017-18 season, the most recent hunting season with complete deer harvest data available from most whitetail states and Canadian provinces. Overall, the national buck harvest was on the rise while antlerless…

Explore Exclusive Bold Bryant Land Brand with AB3 Adam Bryant III

November 30, 2018 Bruce Hutcheon

People have different reasons for hunting. Some people look at it as a sport, some are doing it to provide food for their families, and others are doing it for relaxation. No matter how we perceived hunting, we have stories to tell, and it is not always about the harvest. Adam Bryant III, the CEO and Founder of Bryant Land, talks how his brand presents a wide range of exciting, entertaining, and informational content…

Deer Hunting – Whitetail Underground – Eli Gesell

August 3, 2018 Bruce Hutcheon

Hunting requires a considerable amount of planning, even more so when one is hunting on public land scattered with swamps and ridges. In this episode, Eli Gesell, the author of the blog called Whitetail Underground, shares his strategies when hunting in his unique area. Eli calls Central Minnesota as home, and a lot of the property that is public around them is big cattail and willow brush swamps. It’s easy to find good bedding,…

WTR Jake | Bow Hunting Mature Whitetails

Jake & Sean Bow Hunting Mature Whitetails

July 20, 2018 Bruce Hutcheon

Getting a mature buck can be a very rewarding experience mainly because of the time and effort dedicated to a single catch. Avid deer hunters Jake Gullickson and Sean Newberg share their experience in bow hunting mature whitetails. Both hunters talk about which are the best seasons to hunt mature deer and advise to always watch the wind and where the deer bed and eat. Talking about the benefits of having a hit list,…

Episode # 335 Understand What It Means To Run And Gun To Success with Nine Finger Chronicles – Dan Johnson

February 5, 2018 Bruce Hutcheon

Dan Johnson, host of Nine Fingers Chronicles podcast, shares that there are a lot of factors affecting a good hunt. These include the weather, barometer changes, and even the moon phase. Dan also talks about run-and-gun techniques and the use of an observation stand, but that one important thing to realize is everybody has their own techniques. It isn’t just about picking up your bow and shooting some arrows. You need to change up your…

Episode # 239 Closing The Distance: Hunting Secrets With Matt Moore

January 15, 2018 Bruce Hutcheon

Hunting whitetails in Texas can be extremely difficult – but not for Matt Moore, founder of the Mt. Enterprise-based company Closing the Distance. From shooting his first buck at 11 with a trusty 30-30, Matt now shares his passion for critters on-camera. Closing the Distance always makes sure that hunters get all the rush without any of the harmful side effects. Imagine a nine-inch cow-horn spike on Thanksgiving morning, with your rifle slung across your…

#445 Announcing Corey Slater of QDMA With Corey Slater

November 29, 2017 Bruce Hutcheon

Not everybody’s going to have a chance to hunt a 150-inch deer every year, but they can be out in the woods and hunt and form memories. It’s all about the drive to be outdoors and enjoy every bit of experience you can gain during hunting season. The Quality Deer Management Association is the leading whitetail organization dedicated to conserving North America’s favorite game animal. In this episode, Bruce Hutcheon is joined by QDMA Regional Director…

Episode # 264 No Scent or UV Glow – Dr. Shawn Tyson

November 22, 2017 Bruce Hutcheon

Dr. Shawn Tyson, owner of Pure One Outdoors, designs innovative products to help hundreds of hunters control their scent and be more successful in the woods and around water. Shawn quickly developed a passion for the outdoors as he grew hunting and fishing with his father and grandfather. As early as he could hold a shotgun, he was hunting squirrels and rabbits with his father. Growing up in a blue collar family, he learned very…

#424 The Thinking Woodsman – Tim Kjellesvik

November 3, 2017 Bruce Hutcheon

The outdoor industry is full of folks waiting for the next best thing. To know how to set yourself apart and be successful, Tim Kjellesvik, host of The Thinking Woodsman podcast, shares his wealth of information on what makes you saleable, marketable, and promotable in the outdoor industry. His article called Five Ways to Set Yourself Apart in the Outdoor Industry answers questions on how you should run a business in this space. He also…