Bucks, Bulls, and Bows with Rod White

A post full moon, a windy weekend, and plans for the days ahead!

This Episode covers wind considerations, conditions, thermals, and some pre-rut activity information. The next upcoming week is going to contain some of the best days of the season for those of you who have target bucks. And, Toward the end of the week, those of you who were hunting just general dear movement are going to have some good opportunities to score!

This is a window of opportunity to capitalize on specific deer that you have either seen in person multiple times, have a lot of trail camera information about, or specifically feel that you know their core area. Rattling can be a part of that equation for success. And, it can contribute to success even if you don’t have a target buck, here’s how!

This episode covers upcoming rut activity, the future wind concerns, and addresses the question of if you are really ready with adequate stand locations. Either as a mobile hunter or pre-hung sets as a private land hunter. If not, now is the time to get those nailed in the coming days before we peak rut activity.

In this episode, I talk with Andrew Cheslock who works closely with Deer Society and Almond Eye Productions.  He's edited various Deer Society episodes and segments involving myself and others.  He's also worked directly for Pat and Nicole Reeves at Driven TV and subcontracted with Ozonics to film a variety of big game hunts.  Andrew hails from Minnesota and is here on his first hun...

 As we enter the pre-rut phase, understanding what mature bucks require for bedding to feel secure throughout the daytime hours can greatly increase your odds of getting an arrow into one.  In this episode, I discuss those requirements, and exceptions, so that you can not only take advantage of the upcoming days, but also use this bit of information throughout the majority of the rest of...

Moisture affects my daily decisions, especially as we enter the pre-rut and it should yours as well...here’s why!

A weather system has moved into southern Iowa, creating a great opportunity for those that can take advantage of it in a hurry today! Leave me a comment where you can about your thoughts on these quickly created podcast. The audio might not be the best, but if it’s acceptable, it’s a great way to kick out updates when they’re super relevant, and as they happen!

This intro to the new podcast, Bucks, Bows, and Bulls, will feature an overview of where we are in the rut phase here in the Midwest and what to look forward to in the week ahead.  I cover some of the basics, my plans for the next few days, and of course the overall context of what to expect in this podcast.   Please share this on your social media if you've got friends who love to...