Southeast Whitetail

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 Episode 50 from 2024 and follow him on social media. Thanks for listening. @palmetto_pursuit @switz_6

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 www.southeastwhitetail.com

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 focused and stick to the plan even when you want to give up. southeastwh...

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. There is a different side of CWD that doesn't get discussed. I cover these topics and a pat...

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  The method is not outdated or antiquated.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 growth.  From a management perspective, If our goal is to grow the highest quality whitetails, does i...

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 SEWT. Good luck this season.

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

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 directly impact growing, observing and filling buck tags. Thanks for listening!

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 effect of Quality Deer Management and Mr Joe’s career work is staggering. Joe has a long and storied hi...

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 years ago at Rose Hill Plantation sometime in the early 2000's. I was thrilled to shake his hand...

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!

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 consistently see more bucks. Thanks for listening.

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 would like to hear and topics to cover. Thanks for listening!

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 Period, or Late Season? - Challenges to Overcome Thanks for listening!

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 & practices. QDM can be implemented on small and large tracts. Thanks for listening!

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 to my deer management and hunting style.   Thanks for listening. 

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 birds.   We cover planting equipment, sprayers, seed selection, soil bed prep, weed control, deer depr...

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 methods to streamline the process, yield better results all while recording herd data to more efficien...

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, follow and leave a 5 Star review!

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 increasing your huntability. Develop a working forestry plan and build value, along with robust gam...

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 of the pursuit.   Rick is the host of the Southern Game & Tackle Podcast and is on...

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 from the University of Texas at El Paso joins the show to discuss these topics and his...

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 to listen to Jacob's results.  Truly remarkable and I will certainly be implementing this setup o...

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 outdoors and the importance of life lessons learned from hunting. Reeves' idea to shoot bows is ideal for mo...

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 hunter. Thanks for listening and please leave a 5 Star rating & review.