Hunt Detail

Wondering where the deer have gone? Of course, with many deer dead...and what's left are heavily pressured deer...it can be a tough time to hunt. In today's episode, Jacob answers some Q&A regarding this time of year and what may be helpful as you tackle the grind of December whitetail hunting. Thanks for listening and enjoy! Struggling with mental health and need someone to talk to:  https://...

At this point in the whitetail rut, it seems everyone has filled their buck tag...and every buck they shoot is a brute. This can create a bit of frustration for those that haven't had any luck. Of course, hunting is hard. It simply isn't easy to arrow a nice buck...and it requires a bit of time and a lot of commitment. In today's episode, Jacob examines the phases of the rut that just finished up,...

This an episode from November 2024. In this episode, Jacob details how he broke down a piece of out of state public land, and in relatively short order, tagged a mature 11 pointer. As he outlines his hunt, he goes back to last fall when he felt he needed to add another state to his whitetail season. During the summer, Jacob spend time examining maps of public and private, and tried to identify a d...

Everyone WINS Giveaway is live. Simply direct message the word "Detail" to Jacob on the Hunt Detail instagram page and you're entered! On today's episode, Jacob shares discusses some specific gear that he would recommend targeting for Black Friday deals, as well as some gear categories that may be of interest. Lastly, Jacob will briefly discuss the current rut stage and what we may expect in the c...

There are tradeoffs when shooting a fixed blade broadhead with slighter blood trails and lesser wound channels. But fixed blade broadheads are known for handling bone, remaining durable, and solid penetration. Can mechanical broadheads bust through a mature buck shoulder? And, if so, how do well do mechanical broadheads survive the "trauma" of hitting a shoulder? In today's episode, Jacob shares t...

In today's episode, Jacob shares some of his early thoughts on the new Timber Ninja Kunai Hybrid Stand and wonders if the "Hybrid Stand" is an emerging niche. Jacob also shares his experience hunting "ground zero" (a county with the highest rate of EHD), in a recent hunt over the weekend. Clue: it wasn't good. In fact, he could have thrown a dart and hit a better part of the state to hunt...but fa...

Just because an ad shows a hunter with an e-bike, or is promoted by a hunter, doesn't mean that e-bike is going to be a good spend of your money or perform the way you want it to in a particular situation. In today's episode, Jacob continues the examination of the brands and models of the top hunting e-bikes. The parameters are mid-drive bikes with 1000w motors, 20Ah batteries, with an emphasis on...

There are likely hunting situations that you have been in either in state or out of state when an e-bike would have helped you make better use of your time. Maybe there was a well used trail, a fire road, or an old logging trail. And, an e-bike could get you away from some of the nearby hunting pressure. In today's episode, Jacob is going to begin the breakdown of the e-bike category. There is a l...

Description The purpose of a single bevel blade on a broadhead is to twist as it penetrates as opposed to creating a flat cut plane like a double bevel blade does. As a result, you have a wound channel that doesn't close or re-seal easily, which hopefully translates into better blood trails and better recoveries. In today's episode, Jacob share the results of his evaluation of 2 different single b...

What does it mean when someone hunts the "Red Moon"? Are they referring to the lunar eclipse phenomenon? Or is it something else? What does it mean when they say "overhead" or "underfoot"? Does that have anything to do with moon phase? In today's episode, Jacob is going to break down what is the red moon as it relates to whitetail deer hunting. And, he is going to help you understand the concepts...

Image stabilizing binoculars have become more prominent in the hunting space as a result of the Sig Sauer Zulu 6 line of binos entrance into the market a few years ago. In today's episode, Jacob shares the results of his evaluation of the Sig Sauer Zulu 6 image stabilizing binoculars as compared to the Canon IS3 image stabilizing binoculars. Is there value in a non hunting brand like the Canon IS3...

Welcome to November! In today's episode, Jacob shares the mistakes he made on a buck that he shot last week in a tight rut funnel and his recovery efforts. As bowhunters, a bad shot does happen from time to time and sometimes we simply can't avoid it because of extenuating circumstances. But, it's critical that we "rewind the tape" and examine what we could have done differently to reduce the poss...

HERE. WE. GO. The pre-rut is waning and the rut is nearly upon us...depending on where you live regionally. So, how will stay sane? Today, Jacob goes through a checklist of his own to help him stay sane as we go into the most wonderful time of the year. It can be a grind...but on the other side...it is usually worth it. Problems can arise when we scroll social media and see others having success a...

We are on the eve of the whitetail Super Bowl. It will come fast and furious...so let's be ready to grab a quick hunt before work or after work...maybe hunt a full day and call in sick. What do you need in your car and in your pack to make sure that you can pivot quickly and stay in the woods to experience the magic of a mature buck chasing a doe right to your tree. Thanks for listening and enjoy!...

We are inching ever closer to the fall hunting season. Now is the time to get out and do some summer glassing for those velvet whitetails. In today's episode, Jacob answers some questions about hunting public land for whitetails. Some of the questions include the following: - How do I find an overlooked spot? - What food sources should I key in on? - How do I get a deer out of a remote spot?  - Ho...

The availability of offline mapping and the associated tools with hunt map app platforms is arguably the most significant technological change in the hunting space ever. Sure, trail cams and cell cams have made a difference, but everyone who hunts any sort of big game is likely using some sort of hunt map application. In today's episode, Jacob shares some of the updates that he has taken note of o...

If you have ever wondered what arrow vane combination controls broadheads the best, how different are the aerodynamics between a fixed and mechanical broadhead, or does a 4mm arrow shaft really make a difference, then you should be excited to hear that prominent bowhunter, and author, James Yates (Western Bowhunter Magazine) has published the data that he independently gathered while working to an...

In today's episode, Jacob will dive into part 2 of the study that was recently shared by James Yates with Western Hunter Magazine. James partnered with Easton, Precision Cut and Black Ovis, to answer some of the lingering questions that he had as it relates to arrow flight and the many variables that can effect that flight (mechanical broadheads, fixed blade broadheads, 3 fletched arrows, 4 fletch...

If you haven't noticed, there is a new product segment emerging in the hunting knife space. Maybe it's been there all along...but it seems that there are more and more companies branching out and creating high end fixed blade hunting knives. The prices range from $200 to $400. And, while they look amazing, how do we know they are a worthy investment? Aside from the aesthetics, they all sort of see...

Knife making is both an art and a science. In today's episode, Jacob continues to examine the dynamics of the steel composition of high end knives and the implications of that composition. There are a lot of steels that were created in the 1940's to 1960's (A2 Tool Steel, D2 Tool Steel) that were specific for the manufacturing industry and are still used in high end hunting knives today. But what...

Hunting seasons are kicking off and while the heart of the whitetail season is still several weeks away, now is the time to take a hard look at your mobile whitetail gear setup and see if you need to make any last minute updates or changes. In today's episode, Jacob does a gear dump and talks about the mobile / saddle hunting gear he has for this upcoming season, and what he would like to get or "...

Welcome to September! Hunting seasons have opened across the country for pronghorn, elk, mule deer and some whitetail seasons are opening up soon as well. On today's episode, Jacob is going to share his top 10 tips for solo elk hunting. If you're headed west this September, congratulations! Solo elk hunting can be both a physical and a mental grind. What are some ways that you can make the most of...

What is a "thermal hub"? What is a "thermal switch"? How do mature whitetail bucks travel differently in the morning vs. the afternoon? And, what implications do these phenomena have in the whitetail woods? On today's episode, Jacob is going to discuss the research that was recently revealed by Derrick Dixon of Whitetail Research and what he found as he observed mature whitetails for all of the 20...

Predominant wind, barometric pressure, cold fronts, wind speed, sunrise & sun set. We rely heavily on our weather apps during the hunting season to help us determine when and where we want to hunt, what layers we need to wear, and what to expect when we get set up. However, are all weather apps created equal? Should we simply trust the weather app that comes with our phone or simply go to the...

Description In today's episode, Jacob shares what he has done and is doing to prep for his trip to South Dakota to hunt mule deer. This is his first time hunting this state and is trying to prepare for a much different "western" hunt than he has done in previous years. Some of the topics will include: optics, clothing, general gear, escouting, practice regimen, hunt plan, food & water, and oth...