Art of The Hunt

In this episode, Talon sits down with Matt Dale of Dale Outdoors to give a practical, boots-on-the-ground breakdown of how to hunt and kill turkeys in various situations  https://youtube.com/@daleoutdoors17?si=voVACt4D3pCW0kJY https://youtube.com/@waysofthewoodsmanwithmattdale?si=OY3LRnddiCfq-Pqg Dale Outdoors on Facebook and Instagram  Which Guest is your Favorite! FACEBOOK PAGE https://www.faceb...

In this episode of Art of the Hunt , host Talon Neal sits down with Brandon Gowan to break down how historical deer sign reveals concentrations of movement and high-odds hunting areas. Rather than chasing fresh sign, Brandon explains how repeated rubs, scrapes, trails, and terrain features expose consistent patterns that hold up year after year—especially on pressured public land. Which Guest is y...

In this episode of the Art of the Hunt Podcast , Talon Neal sits down with Cody Huhn to talk about how to approach unfamiliar or confusing hunting areas by focusing on the situation , not just isolated sign. They break down how to slow down, read the woods as a whole, and let terrain, pressure, and subtle sign explain what’s actually happening in an area. Which Guest is your Favorite! FACEBOOK PAG...

This conversation isn’t about tricks or systems — it’s about learning deer by spending time in the woods , paying attention, and letting the woods tell you what’s actually happening. Aaron shares how he reads terrain, sign, movement, and subtle details most hunters walk past, and how his understanding of deer has evolved through years of observation and mistakes. Which Guest is your Favorite! FACE...

In this episode of Art of the Hunt Podcast , Talon Neal is joined by Taylor BeBe to recap the season and break down late-season scouting trips that helped connect the dots. Which Guest is your Favorite! FACEBOOK PAGE https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093435881370&mibextid=avESrC Social’s Talon Neal https://www.facebook.com/talon.neal.33?mibextid=LQQJ4d https://instagram.com/talon.neal...

Talon Neal sits down with Jeff Homan to show how to backtrack mature bucks using trail cameras , read movement patterns, pinpoint bedding areas. Which Guest is your Favorite! FACEBOOK PAGE https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093435881370&mibextid=avESrC Social’s Talon Neal https://www.facebook.com/talon.neal.33?mibextid=LQQJ4d https://instagram.com/talon.neal_1?igshid=NzZlODBkYWE4Ng== I...

In this episode, Talon sits down with Shane Parker to break down the complete story of a mature buck that took him three years to finally wrap a tag around. Which Guest is your Favorite! FACEBOOK PAGE https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093435881370&mibextid=avESrC Social’s Talon Neal https://www.facebook.com/talon.neal.33?mibextid=LQQJ4d https://instagram.com/talon.neal_1?igshid=NzZlOD...

In this episode, Talon sits down with Clay Harper to break down how he consistently finds the right kind of bucks when he travels out of state — the ones that set up easy, make mistakes, and can be patterned fast on limited time. Clay lays out his process for identifying killable deer in new terrain, what he looks for on maps before he ever leaves home, and how he adjusts when boots hit the ground...

In Episode 100, Talon and Derrick Bebout sit down for a laid-back conversation full of hunting stories and mountain memories. The two talk about long days on public land, the adventures that come with exploring big country, and the moments in the woods that keep us all coming back. It’s an easygoing episode centered on good stories, wild places, and the fun side of hunting in the mountains . Which...

In Episode 99, Talon Neal sits down with Parker McDonald for a deep talk about what really keeps a hunter going. This one’s about more than just tactics — it’s about why we hunt , the grind that makes it worth it , and how Parker stays mentally locked in through the ups and downs of the season. Which Guest is your Favorite! FACEBOOK PAGE https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093435881370&...

In this episode, Talon Neal sits down with Curtis Merriman to break down how he locates mature bucks by zeroing in on their core areas. Curtis explains his step-by-step approach to using trail cameras, reading fresh sign, and recognizing when the timing is right to make a move. Which Guest is your Favorite! FACEBOOK PAGE https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093435881370&mibextid=avESrC S...

In this episode, Talon sits down with Ryan Glitsky to break down how getting in the thick of it can be the difference between seeing bucks and killing them during the rut. They dive into how mature bucks use dense cover to travel, stage, and bed — and how Ryan uses an aggressive approach to put himself right in their comfort zone. Which Guest is your Favorite! FACEBOOK PAGE https://www.facebook.co...

In this episode, Talon Neal sits down with Dylan Hazen to talk about the deep roots of his hunting tradition — from deer drives with his dad and grandpa to the camp atmosphere that shaped his love for the outdoors. Dylan shares how those early experiences built the foundation for how he hunts today, especially when it comes to finding rut funnels and reading how bucks travel through pressured coun...

In this episode of Art of the Hunt, Talon Neal sits down with Zach Adams to break down two of the most powerful pieces of deer sign you can find — pinch points and community scrapes. We dive deep into how these features connect movement across a landscape, how mature bucks use them through different phases of the season, and what separates high-odds setups from wasted sits. Which Guest is your Fav...

The broadhead debate isn’t going away anytime soon—but now, for the first time, we’ve got hard numbers to go with the opinions. In this episode of Art of the Hunt , I sit down with Shane Simpson , We go over the Trakr App  to talk about what the data actually says about fixed vs. mechanical broadheads—and where the conversation is headed next Which Guest is your Favorite! FACEBOOK PAGE https://www...

In this episode of Art of the Hunt, I sit down with Justin Martindale of Southern Tines Taxidermy to tackle one of the most overlooked parts of deer hunting: properly caring for your cape in the field. From common mistakes that ruin a mount to the step-by-step care every hunter should know, Justin shares exactly what it takes to make sure your trophy makes it from the woods to the wall in the best...

In this episode of Art of the Hunt , Talon Neal is joined by Brian “Boxcar” Marquis to break down the challenges and opportunities of hunting whitetails in the early season . When bucks are shifting from summer to fall patterns, knowing how to interpret bedding and feeding areas—and how to connect historic sign with fresh activity—can make or break your hunt. Which Guest is your Favorite! FACEBOOK...

In this episode of Art of the Hunt, Talon Neal sits down with seasoned hunter Clint Foster to break down the role of scrapes in the early season. While most hunters think of scrapes as October and November hotspots, Clint shares why paying attention to them in September can give you a serious edge on mature bucks. Which Guest is your Favorite! FACEBOOK PAGE https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=...

In this episode of Art of the Hunt , Talon sits down with Stewart Keen to dive deep into one of the trickiest parts of bowhunting mature bucks: being in the right area but the wrong tree. Stewart explains how often hunters are within a hundred yards of success, but subtle shifts in wind, terrain, or deer patterns can make the difference between an empty sit and a filled tag. Which Guest is your Fa...

In Episode 89 of Art of the Hunt , Talon Neal is joined by Justin Wright to break down what it really takes to kill deer when time is short. Instead of waiting on the perfect conditions, Justin explains how being decisive and aggressive on the ground can open up opportunities most hunters overlook. Which Guest is your Favorite! FACEBOOK PAGE https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093435881370&...

Todd shares gripping stories of tracking mature whitetails through big woods where every print in the snow reveals another piece of the puzzle. His experiences following bucks on the ground show just how much a deer’s track can teach us about their patterns, behaviors, and the hidden loops they run during the rut Which Guest is your Favorite! FACEBOOK PAGE https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1...

In this episode of Art of the Hunt , I’m joined by seasoned deer hunter Rusty Johnson for a full-spectrum breakdown of how terrain and sign come together throughout the season. From the first days of bow season to the chaos of the rut, Rusty shares how he uses edges, funnels, and subtle terrain shifts to stay in a buck’s world. Connect with United Outdoors •Facebook: United Outdoors on Facebook •I...

In this episode of Art of the Hunt , I sit down with Johnny Stewart to dive deep into one of the most important—and often overlooked—parts of mature buck behavior: their core area . With decades of real-world experience tracking and killing big, pressured bucks, Johnny breaks down what truly defines a core area, how to find it, and how to hunt it without blowing it up. If you want to consistently...

Paul Putera joins Art of the Hunt to break down one of the most critical pieces of mature buck hunting: locating and effectively hunting a buck’s core area . From using terrain and cover to his stealthy in-season adjustments, Paul shares how he consistently gets tight without bumping the target. Which Guest is your Favorite! FACEBOOK PAGE https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093435881370&amp...

In this episode, Talon sits down with seasoned mountain hunter Ryan Elders to dive deep into the rugged world of big woods whitetail hunting. From dissecting thick edge cover to identifying overlooked thickets, Ryan shares the methods that consistently put him in front of mature bucks in some of the toughest te Which Guest is your Favorite! FACEBOOK PAGE https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100...