Best Deer and Deer Hunting Magazine Podcasts (2025)

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Interview with Chester Moore and the GREAT WHITE SHARK Film Release 43:56

5h ago43:56

43:56

VIDEO VERSION LINK: https://youtu.be/cZ1HDCvXAH8?si=-bWr-n5_fbd24RA8 Chester Moore sits down with Dustin Vaughn Warncke on this very special edition of The Best of the Outdoors podcast and talks about his new documentary coming out later in June 2025 on Great White Sharks in the Gulf. Learn more about Chester Moore Here: Higher Calling Wildlife htt…

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#162: TRAP BEFORE YOU HUNT with Jim Spencer 33:11

5d ago33:11

33:11

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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TPWD Wildlife Biologist Froylan Hernandez on the Desert Bighorn Sheep Translocation Project, Talk About Aoudad, Exotics, and Native Game Species 33:02

6d ago33:02

33:02

TPWD Wildlife Biologist Froylan Hernandez, head of the Desert Bighorn Sheep program in West Texas, sits down with Dustin and talks about the competition for resources among native and exotic game species and some of the issues it poses in the case of the Desert Bighorn versus the Aoudad (AKA "Barbary"). Dustin and Froylan talk about the exotic game…

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#161: WHITETAILS VS. MULE DEER with Mark Kayser 38:47

8d ago38:47

38:47

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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Episode 18: Feat. Brandon Malson 1:06:38

11d ago1:06:38

1:06:38

In Episode 18 of the Michigan Out-of-Doors Podcast, we sit down with Brandon Malson, owner and founder of Network Outdoors. Brandon shares the story of his upbringing and the early experiences that sparked his lifelong passion for hunting and fishing. We dive into his background in business, how that shaped his entrepreneurial journey, and what ult…

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Dustin and Son Jackson Vaughn Warncke Talk Turkey Season What They Learned on a Spring Turkey Trip, PLUS a Wild Turkey Fajita Recipe from Luke Clayton 36:31

13d ago36:31

36:31

Jackson sits down with who he calls, "The Best Dad Ever", your humble host, Dustin, and they talk about hunting together for spring Turkey on a ranch in the Texas Hill Country and Dustin also features a BONUS Wild Turkey recipe from Catfish Radio in Luke Clayton, one of the other radio shows and podcasts that Dustin produces (CatfishRadio.Podbean.c…

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Episode 083 - When You Can’t Hunt: Fertility Control as a Deer Management Tool 1:10:09

14d ago1:10:09

1:10:09

In this episode, Stephanie Boyles-Griffin, Jessica Tegt, Steve Demarais, and Bronson Strickland discuss the complexities of urban deer management, exploring the challenges posed by growing deer populations in urban areas. While recreational hunting remains the most effective and practical tool for population control in most settings, an increasing …

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#160: APPLE TREES FOR WHITETAILS with Dan Schmidt 39:17

15d ago39:17

39:17

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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Interview with Chester Moore at the Hunt Fish Podcast Summit - Texas Fish & Game Magazine Editor-In-Chief 1:21:36

20d ago1:21:36

1:21:36

Wildlife journalist and legendary leader in conservation Chester Moore sits down with Dustin to talk about what he is up to these days in his personal and professional life. From the Kingdom Zoo Wildlife Center and Wild Wishes Program to a new documentary release to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the movie "JAWS", Chester talks about his passion…

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#159: ARCHERY STRONG with Christian Williams 37:48

23d ago37:48

37:48

Christian Williams created Archery Strong as a way to help people develop the strength to shoot a bow as well as help those with injuries and pain get back into bowhunting. Find out how he helps hunters with his online programs in this podcast.

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Episode 17: Feat. Gabe Selesan 1:08:55

25d ago1:08:55

1:08:55

In this episode, we sit down with Gabe Selesan, the passionate angler and founder behind the Ultimate Walleye Derby and Ultimate Salmon Derby. Gabe shares his story of growing up with a rod in hand, learning the ins and outs of fishing from a young age and falling in love with the Michigan outdoors.We dive into what inspired Gabe to launch these co…

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Episode 16.5 - Senators Propose New License Fee Package 23:21

25d ago23:21

23:21

In this episode of the Michigan Out-of-Doors Podcast, we sit down with Senators John Cherry (D-Flint) and Jon Bumstead (R-North Muskegon) to discuss their newly introduced legislation that would raise hunting and fishing license fees in Michigan for the first time in nearly a decade. They share the background behind the proposal, what the changes w…

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#158: REAL-WORLD PROPERTY MANAGEMENT with Steve Bartylla 23:54

29d ago23:54

23:54

Most of us don't have hundreds of acres of hunting land, which can make deer management tricky but still doable. In this podcast, land manager Steve Bartylla describes how you can manage a small property from cull bucks to optimizing deer habitat and more.

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#157: ARCHERY ’TIL THE END with Ralph Cianciarulo 39:19

1M ago39:19

39:19

Ralph Cianciarulo of the long-running show Archer’s Choice and The Choice is on the podcast talking about bowhunting in the good ‘ole days, the first bows he used, the effects of social media on archery, some crazy hunting stories, and more.

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Episode 16: Feat. Brian "Koz" Kozminski 1:13:12

1M ago1:13:12

1:13:12

In this episode, we sit down with Brian "Koz" Kozminski—fly fishing guide, conservationist, and all-around outdoorsman—for a wide-ranging conversation that covers everything from wildlife policy to wild trout. We kick things off with a discussion on the recent coyote hunting closure and other timely policy developments affecting Michigan’s outdoors…

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#156: CREATING A TROPHY BUCK PLAYGROUND with Wildlife Research Center 41:19

1M ago41:19

41:19

Our friends at Wildlife Research Center have spent over a decade and tried hundreds of formulas just to make one product. In this podcast, they talk about how they created some of their most popular offerings and how you can use them to create a trophy buck hangout.

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Episode 15: Feat. Jim Wirth 1:13:00

1M ago1:13:00

1:13:00

In this episode, we sit down with Jim Wirth, co-founder of GiantMouse Knives, to explore the origin story of one of the most respected names in the knife community. Jim shares how his passion for blades began, the journey that led to teaming up with renowned designers Jesper Voxnaes and Jens Ansø, and what sets GiantMouse apart in a crowded market.…

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#155: ADVANCED DOE MANAGEMENT with Steve Bartylla 26:15

2M ago26:15

26:15

Expert land manager Steve Bartylla joins the podcast to share his tips on managing does to match the goals for your property.

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#154: ADVANCED FOOD PLOTS with Brad Rucks 40:03

2M ago40:03

40:03

Brad Rucks shares his wisdom from decades of planting food plots and hunting whitetails. Find out where to plant your food plots, how to determine the size of your plots, what to plant and when, and more.

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#153: WOLF MADNESS with Chris Vaughan 36:28

2M ago36:28

36:28

Dan Schmidt and Chris Vaughan of Hunter Nation discuss the barriers to managing wolves and how lawmakers are preparing for a possible delisting of wolves. Apologies if you are watching the video version of this podcast as there are glitches in the first 5 minutes that were unfixable.

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Episode 14: Feat. Mark Kenyon 1:32:45

2M ago1:32:45

1:32:45

In this episode, we're joined in studio by the one and only Mark Kenyon of MeatEater. We dive into the latest in conservation policy, including updates from the recent NRC meeting and a look ahead to the upcoming coyote vote in April.By Michigan Out-of-Doors

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#152: SPRING GOBBLERS with Brad Rucks 31:42

2M ago31:42

31:42

Bonus coverage! Brad Rucks provides his tips and tricks for fooling lovesick toms during the spring turkey season.

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#151: THIS IS THE NEW NRA 37:24

3M ago37:24

37:24

After a multi-year legal battle and weeding out some of the corruption within its ranks, the NRA is on the cusp of a historic comeback for 2nd Amendment advocates and hunters of all walks. Tune in to hear how two volunteers are working overtime to protect hunting rights and our American freedoms.

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Episode 13: Feat. Glenn Alfieri 1:11:56

3M ago1:11:56

1:11:56

In this episode, we sit down with Glenn Alfieri of GK World Championship Calls to talk all things waterfowl calling and conservation policy. We start by covering key takeaways from the latest NRC meeting and some upcoming legislative efforts that could impact Michigan’s outdoors. Then, Glenn takes us through the history of GK Calls, the craftsmansh…

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#150: THE CWD SCAM with Dr. Deer 42:50

3M ago42:50

42:50

Dr. James Kroll aka Dr. Deer explains why scientific reporting has gone downhill, why DNR credibility is low, and how CWD is being used as a scare tactic.

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#149: TURKEY TIME! with Jason Lupardus 23:01

3M ago23:01

23:01

We interrupt the whitetail overload to bring you some fascinating insights about the future of turkey hunting in America with Jason Lupardus from Turkeys for Tomorrow.

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#148: DOE HUNTING WHERE?!? 53:09

3M ago53:09

53:09

Don't look now, but America's last doe-hunting holdout state is changing its tune. Plus: A look at wasteful spending on deer related initiatives across the country; a list of skyrocketing tag fees; and more news and notes from Dan Schmidt at Deer & Deer Hunting.

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#147: “NATURE WILL FIX CWD!" with Dr. Christopher Seabury 54:44

4M ago54:44

54:44

The nation's leading chronic wasting disease scientist explains how left-wing political scare tactics have gotten in the way of curing the problem.

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Episode 12: Feat. Brad Dupuie 1:15:09

4M ago1:15:09

1:15:09

In this episode of the Michigan Out-of-Doors Podcast, we dive into the latest from the Michigan Natural Resources Commission (NRC) meeting and provide a current legislative update on issues impacting conservation, hunting, and fishing in Michigan.We’re also joined by Brad Dupuie of Angler Quest, who shares the story behind the innovative fishing po…

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#146: RIFLESCOPE TRENDS with Trent Marsh 28:10

4M ago28:10

28:10

Trent Marsh explains how to choose a riflescope, trends in optics, and his thoughts on thermal scopes in this podcast with Dan Schmidt.

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#145: AWESOME ARROWS with Gary Cornum 20:50

4M ago20:50

20:50

Gary Cornum from Easton Archery joins Dan Schmidt at the 2025 ATA Show to discuss the materials that make the most accurate and durable arrows for deer hunting, what’s new for 2025 from Easton, and more.

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#144: BETTER PLANS FOR FOOD PLOTS with Zach Haas 23:07

4M ago23:07

23:07

Zach Haas is on the podcast with tips on how to improve your soil pH as well as getting a head start on your food plots with frost seeding.

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Episode 082 – Effects of Weather on Buck Movements 1:44:48

4M ago1:44:48

1:44:48

In this episode Natasha Neary, Luke Resop, Steve Demarais, and Bronson Strickland discuss the MSU Deer Lab's recent analyses that disentangle the intricate relationship between buck movement and weather conditions. They use various metrics of deer activity, like movement rates and bedding percentages, and control for time of day and rut phase to is…

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Episode 11: Feat. Brian Anderson from G5 Outdoors 1:22:31

4M ago1:22:31

1:22:31

In this episode of the Michigan Out-of-Doors Podcast, we sit down with Brian Anderson from G5 Outdoors, Prime Archery, and Montana Rifle Company. We kick things off with the latest policy updates affecting the outdoor community before diving into Brian's impressive background and career journey.Brian shares the story behind G5 Outdoors, the innovat…

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#143: DEER MEAT FOR DINNER with Rob Arrington 45:29

5M ago45:29

45:29

Rob Arrington talks about his experience starting his YouTube channel Deer Meat For Dinner, quickly finding success, some of his wildest and scariest hunting stories, and his favorite way to cook venison.

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#142: READING BUCK BEHAVIOR with Josh Honeycutt 25:47

5M ago25:47

25:47

Josh Honeycutt joins us at the 2025 ATA Show in Indianapolis to talk about how to bag your target buck in the early season including where to place stands, finding bedding areas and transition zones, and the best food sources.

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Episode 10: Feat. Chris Midgette 1:11:37

5M ago1:11:37

1:11:37

In this episode of Michigan Out-of-Doors Podcast, we sit down with Chris Midgette, also known as The Hunting Traveller, to dive deep into the world of duck hunting and upland bird hunting with his Boykin Spaniels, Traveller and Cooper. Chris shares what makes the Boykin breed so special in the field, reflects on his journey as an outdoorsman, and g…

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#141: MAKING SENSE OF SCENTS with Paul Landberg 23:59

5M ago23:59

23:59

Paul Landberg from Wildlife Research Center tells us about the new products for 2025 at this year’s ATA Show, as well as tips on usage, scent control and CWD testing on scents.

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Episode 9: Feat. Shannon Stover & Solar Panels 59:21

5M ago59:21

59:21

In this episode of the Michigan Out-of-Doors Podcast, we’re joined by youth camp director Shannon Stover for an insightful discussion on recent policy updates and highlights from the latest NRC meeting. We dive into the controversy surrounding a proposed solar array project and how MUCC fought to protect critical habitat areas. A big conversation a…

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#140: LATE-SEASON HUNTING with Melissa Bachman 17:46

5M ago17:46

17:46

Melissa Bachman joins us at the ATA 2025 Trade Show to share why late-season hunting can be some of the best hunting of the year, and her steps to success during this time.

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#139: 5-STAR VENISON with Bri Coelho 31:53

6M ago31:53

31:53

Dan is joined by professional chef, author and TV host Bri Coelho to discuss how anyone can get the most out of sourcing their own food from the whitetail woods.

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#138: SCHMIDT'S STOCKING STUFFERS with Daniel Schmidt 33:58

6M ago33:58

33:58

Looking for the perfect last-minute stocking stuffers for the deer hunter in your life? Dan Schmidt shares his favorite budget-friendly gift ideas that are sure to bring joy to any whitetail enthusiast this holiday season!

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#137: GAME WARDEN STORIES with Jonathan Kaiser 42:27

6M ago42:27

42:27

Ever wondered what a game warden does on a daily basis? Jonathan Kaiser is on the podcast for a second time telling some of his wildest poaching bust stories, what his job entails, and how conservation wardens respond to tips.

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Episode 8: Year-End Wrap-Up 56:59

6M ago56:59

56:59

In this episode of the Michigan Out-of-Doors Podcast, we cover a wide range of topics affecting outdoor enthusiasts across the state. We dive into the latest updates on Michigan’s lame duck session and its implications for conservation and wildlife policies, discuss recent gun control measures, and review potential changes to hunting license fees.W…

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#136: HOT TAKES ON DEER with Dan Schmidt 40:28

6M ago40:28

40:28

Dan Schmidt answers six hot-topic questions from our listeners in today’s podcast.

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Episode 3: Feat. Mike Avery 1:20:29

6M ago1:20:29

1:20:29

On this Episode of the Michigan Out-of-Doors podcast, we dive into the upcoming NRC meeting and what will be discussed. Justin and Tyler tell the story of their first deer harvest of the year during the early antlerless season. Mike Avery from Mike Avery Outdoors joins to talk through his most recent bear hunt, and much more.…

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Episode 2: Feat. Chad Stewart 1:20:02

6M ago1:20:02

1:20:02

In this episode of the Michigan Out-of-Doors Podcast, we dive into the highlights from the recent Natural Resources Commission (NRC) meeting. Justin reflects on his experience at Trappers College, offering valuable lessons for both novice and seasoned trappers. We discuss the upcoming hunting seasons, including what to look forward to and which hun…

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Episode 7: Feat. Deer 50:43

7M ago50:43

50:43

In this episode of Michigan Out-of-Doors podcast, we talk through policy happenings in lame duck, the proposed license fee increase from the DNR, and of course opening day of deer firearm season.By Michigan Out-of-Doors

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