Best Vaughan Hay Podcasts (2025)

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#182: THE CWD NARRATIVE IS FALSE with Dusty Backer 49:17

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1d ago49:17

49:17

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 42:27

9d ago42:27

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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 37:39

16d ago37:39

37:39

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 40:55

23d ago40:55

40:55

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 46:35

30d ago46:35

46:35

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 21:59

1M ago21:59

21:59

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 47:45

1M ago47:45

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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 35:55

2M ago35:55

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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 adjustable cheek piece and length of pull, and a muzzle brak…

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#174: WHITETAIL SCIENCE with Dr. Bronson Strickland 42:25

2M ago42:25

42:25

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 1:08:26

2M ago1:08:26

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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 41:44

2M ago41:44

41:44

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 camouflage patterns. Tune in to hear how Realtree gre…

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#171: UNLOCKING ANTLER POTENTIAL with Robie Pruitt 24:42

3M ago24:42

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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 45:38

3M ago45:38

45:38

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 implications it may have for the management of Chronic Wasti…

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#169: HE WAS MORE IMPORTANT THAN FRED BEAR! with Ted Nugent 22:27

3M ago22:27

22:27

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 41:42

3M ago41:42

41:42

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 44:41

4M ago44:41

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“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 37:29

4M ago37:29

37:29

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 23:36

4M ago23:36

23:36

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 30:00

4M ago30:00

30:00

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 34:08

4M ago34:08

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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 33:11

5M ago33:11

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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 38:47

5M ago38:47

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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 39:17

5M ago39:17

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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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#159: ARCHERY STRONG with Christian Williams 37:48

5M ago37:48

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

6M ago23:54

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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

6M ago39:19

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

6M ago41:19

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

6M 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

7M ago40:03

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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

7M ago36:28

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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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#152: SPRING GOBBLERS with Brad Rucks 31:42

7M ago31:42

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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

7M ago37:24

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

8M ago42:50

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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

8M ago23:01

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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

8M ago53:09

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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

8M ago54:44

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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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#146: RIFLESCOPE TRENDS with Trent Marsh 28:10

8M ago28:10

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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

9M 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

9M ago23:07

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

9M 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

9M ago25:47

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

10M 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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#140: LATE-SEASON HUNTING with Melissa Bachman 17:46

10M ago17:46

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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

10M ago31:53

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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

11M ago33:58

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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

11M 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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#136: HOT TAKES ON DEER with Dan Schmidt 40:28

11M ago40:28

40:28

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

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#135: MODERN MUZZLELOADING with Tom & Alison Hall 39:11

11M ago39:11

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Tom and Alison Hall from Traditions Firearms are on the podcast explaining what can make a huge difference in your muzzleloading accuracy, their favorite bullets, and their revolutionary new offerings for gun hunters.

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#134: DEER SEASON UPDATE with Dale Techel 45:44

11M ago45:44

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Host, Dan Schmidt sits down with creator of the popular Michigan Deer Hunters Facebook page, Dale Techel, and together they examine all topics concerning whitetails int he midwest.

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#133: DEER HABITAT MANAGEMENT with Zach Haas 41:51

12M ago41:51

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Land management specialist Zach Haas is on the podcast sharing why mature bucks are dying from EHD, when to hinge-cut, and more.