Buck Down Deer Hunting Podcast

Guest: Jimmy Capello In this episode, Alex sits down with Jimmy Capello from Pennsylvania to talk all things whitetail. They dive into the upcoming season, reflecting on what we learned during the post-season, and how that’s shaping the plans moving forward. Jimmy also shares his interests on out-of-state hunts, most efficient time for him to be in the woods, and what he’s looking forward to as th...

Guest:Tyler Forbes In this episode, Alex sits down with Tyler Forbes to talk about his passion for hunting and the outdoors. Tyler opens up about some major life changes he's made during the offseason, focusing on personal growth and spending quality time with his family. He shares how working on himself has brought clarity and strength, setting the tone for a fresh, focused mindset heading into t...

In this episode, Alex sits down with Ryan Glitsky to talk summer scouting for whitetail season. They dive into fine-tuning their post season preparations, like deploying trail cameras and the area's historical data, and sign to identify the potential spots to hunt in the fall. Ryan shares how he scouts during the summer months and pinpoint key areas to return to in the fall. Whether you’re new to...

In this episode, Cody and Alex talk around whitetail hunting, with a focus on self-reflection and growth. The two openly discuss their weaknesses from the past season — moments they came up short, decisions they’d rethink, and the valuable lessons learned along the way. It’s a candid look at where improvements can be made heading into the upcoming season. You can expect an honest conversation aime...

In this Episode Alex sits down with Lou Butcovich, the founder of Stealth Outdoors and the mind behind Stealth Strips. The two dive into Lou’s journey—how he went from a passionate outdoorsman to building a trusted brand in the hunting gear space. Lou shares the story behind Stealth Strips, their practical applications in the field, and how they’ve become a go-to solution for reducing noise and in...

In this week’s episode, Alex sits down with Robert McIntyre, a seasoned whitetail hunter out of Michigan with a wall full of impressive bucks taken across Michigan and Ohio. The two dive into strategies for navigating hunting pressure, especially in high-traffic areas. Robert shares his approach to staying one step ahead—whether it’s using overlooked access points, taking unconventional entry rout...

This weeks episode is all about Faceoff Ebikes. If you're in the market for a good, durable Ebike, then this episode is for you. Dieter talks all about the make, mechanisms, components of what's put into their Ebikes. Dieter is the founder of these bikes and has had a passion growing up making his own bikes. Dieter is also an avid hunter, so he knows exactly what a good Ebike needs for tra...

In this episode, Alex is joined by Aaron Hepler. The two kick things off with a quick story about the turkey Aaron harvested this season, then take a deep into his deer season. Aaron shares the story behind the buck he tagged out at deer camp and talk a little about deer camp camaraderie with his buddies. The two also into the details of post season scouting strategies, emphasizing the importance...

Guest: Matt Williams & Bradley Cox Welcome back folks. This week, we’re talking about something every hunter runs into sooner or later: losing spots and finding new ones. We get into what it’s like applying for out-of-state hunts — the planning, the gamble, and whether it’s really worth it. Then we talk about the punch to the gut that comes with losing access to a property you’ve hunted for ye...

This weeks episode Alex and Cody break down a range of deer hunting related topics from finding sheds, post season scouting, trail cameras, properties, and a lot more. Cody is the host of the Backcountry PA Podcast, and also shares their hunting adventures on YouTube. Thank you for listening, and hope you enjoy. DH3 Synthetic Scrape System https://dhthree.com Stealth Outdoors https://www.stealthou...

Guest: Tom Fleisher In this week’s episode, Tom shares his experience with whitetail hunting and the story behind founding Scrape Rope Co. He and Alex dive into how using ropes by itself, or combined with licking branches can attract curious bucks, keeping the scrapes soaked and bucks coming back. The two also discuss hunting gear and mental preparation strategies as they gear up for the upcoming...

This weeks episode Alex sits down with Nick Queen. Nick is an avid outdoorsman and relies heavily on utilizing his woodsman ship in the deer woods. Nick and Alex spend time talking about what they scout for throughout the season, and focus primarily on in-season scouting. Thank you for listening, and hope you enjoy! DHThree Synthetic Scrape System https://dhthree.com Stealth Outdoors Stealth Strip...

Guest: Matt Buttermark On this weeks episode, Matt and Alex sit down and talk about the pursuit Matt has chased after mature bucks over the years. Two in particular which Matt chased in New Jersey and successfully harvested. The two also talk about general whitetail scouting, things learned over the years, and technology advancements in the hunting industry.

This weeks episode is with Brandon Barlow. Brandon breaks down with 70 rule on how he focuses on fawn drop dates, and uses that data to determine when and where an area will heat up with a hot doe. With hot doe comes the bucks! Brandon talks about his rule and identifies methods he uses to pin point certain dates to hunt based based on his method. Thank you for listening, and hope you enjoy. DHThr...

Guest: Greg Kazmierski This weeks episode is with Greg Kazmierski. Greg is no stranger to the podcast and is back on talking whitetail. Greg and Alex talk a bit about whitetail habitat and what to look for, and how each break down their scouting information during spring scouting season. Hope you enjoy, and thank you for listening!

Guest: Joel Turner In this episode, Joel and Alex dive into the crucial topic of maximizing your shot effectiveness, with insights from Joel Turner of Shot IQ. Joel explore the mental side of shooting, focusing on the difference between 'thinking' and 'thoughts'. While thoughts are often distracting and can blur your focus, thinking is a purposeful, controlled process that enhances your performanc...

Guest: Kevin Vistisen This weeks episode is with Kevin Vistisen and the two talk about what went behind the two bucks Kevin was able to take down during the Michigan archery, and rifle season. Kevin also takes the time to talk about the DHThree scrape system, and the impact it plays of whitetail hunting. Thank you for listening ,and hope you enjoy! DHThree Synthetic Scrape System: https://dhthree....

Guest: Jacob Sklenar This episode is with Jacob Sklenar. The two start the episode off talking about wrestling and the discipline in working hard to improve at whatever it is in life, and for the sake of the podcast, whitetail hunting. Jake breaks down his season of chasing a pressured buck, and the factors and decisions made when tracking him down. Jake is an avid outdoorsman, knowledgeable, and...

This weeks episode with Mike, we talk about a range of outdoor topics!

This week I was joined by my buddy Matt Williams, who had one heck of a season. Matt was able to put down four bucks in four different states this past season. Matt humbly breaks down his successes he had throughout the season and what lead up to each harvest. Hope you enjoy!

Guest: Andrew Fitzgerald This week’s episode is with Andrew Fitzgerald and we take a dive into the roller coaster of a season he had leading up to his New Jersey late season buck. As you know, the grind of chasing whitetail becomes exhausting when late season hits. Andrew continued to push through the season on a property he knew he was close on sealing the deal with a buck at, and did so. DHthree...

Guest: Vince Battiata This week Alex and Vince continue talking about their experiences and lessons learned from hunting whitetail! Tune in to episode 41 for part I! Thank you for listening, and hope you enjoy.

This weeks episode is with Cody and Ethan from the BackcountryPA podcast!

This week Vince Batiatta joins Alex and Vince breaks down an older buck he's been after for a few years, and the lessons he's learned from chasing this specific deer. He recently founds its shed to confirm the mature buck is still alive, and now planning on his approach for next season. Thank you for listening, and hope you enjoy.

Guest: Tyler Forbes This week Tyler Forbes joins the podcast and Tyler talks about the highs and lows of the season. Tyler break down his season and the learning lessons he's had with each opportunity that's gone by. Tyler and Alex talk about how as hunters it hurts when a buck gets by, but also the positives when we have those opportunities at whitetail. Thank you for listening, and hope you enjo...