Deer Talk Now

Dan Schmidt and Chris Vaughan of Hunter Nation discuss the barriers to managing wolves and how lawmakers are preparing for a possible delisting of wolves.  Apologies if you are watching the video version of this podcast as there are glitches in the first 5 minutes that were unfixable. 

Bonus coverage! Brad Rucks provides his tips and tricks for fooling lovesick toms during the spring turkey season.

After a multi-year legal battle and weeding out some of the corruption within its ranks, the NRA is on the cusp of a historic comeback for 2nd Amendment advocates and hunters of all walks. Tune in to hear how two volunteers are working overtime to protect hunting rights and our American freedoms.

Dr. James Kroll aka Dr. Deer explains why scientific reporting has gone downhill, why DNR credibility is low, and how CWD is being used as a scare tactic.

We interrupt the whitetail overload to bring you some fascinating insights about the future of turkey hunting in America with Jason Lupardus from Turkeys for Tomorrow.

Don't look now, but America's last doe-hunting holdout state is changing its tune. Plus: A look at wasteful spending on deer related initiatives across the country; a list of skyrocketing tag fees; and more news and notes from Dan Schmidt at Deer & Deer Hunting.

The nation's leading chronic wasting disease scientist explains how left-wing political scare tactics have gotten in the way of curing the problem.

Trent Marsh explains how to choose a riflescope, trends in optics, and his thoughts on thermal scopes in this podcast with Dan Schmidt. 

Gary Cornum from Easton Archery joins Dan Schmidt at the 2025 ATA Show to discuss the materials that make the most accurate and durable arrows for deer hunting, what’s new for 2025 from Easton, and more. 

Zach Haas is on the podcast with tips on how to improve your soil pH as well as getting a head start on your food plots with frost seeding.

Rob Arrington talks about his experience starting his YouTube channel Deer Meat For Dinner, quickly finding success, some of his wildest and scariest hunting stories, and his favorite way to cook venison.

Josh Honeycutt joins us at the 2025 ATA Show in Indianapolis to talk about how to bag your target buck in the early season including where to place stands, finding bedding areas and transition zones, and the best food sources.

Paul Landberg from Wildlife Research Center tells us about the new products for 2025 at this year’s ATA Show, as well as tips on usage, scent control and CWD testing on scents.   

Melissa Bachman joins us at the ATA 2025 Trade Show to share why late-season hunting can be some of the best hunting of the year, and her steps to success during this time.

Dan is joined by professional chef, author and TV host Bri Coelho to discuss how anyone can get the most out of sourcing their own food from the whitetail woods.

Looking for the perfect last-minute stocking stuffers for the deer hunter in your life? Dan Schmidt shares his favorite budget-friendly gift ideas that are sure to bring joy to any whitetail enthusiast this holiday season!

Ever wondered what a game warden does on a daily basis? Jonathan Kaiser is on the podcast for a second time telling some of his wildest poaching bust stories, what his job entails, and how conservation wardens respond to tips.

Dan Schmidt answers six hot-topic questions from our listeners in today’s podcast.

Tom and Alison Hall from Traditions Firearms are on the podcast explaining what can make a huge difference in your muzzleloading accuracy, their favorite bullets, and their revolutionary new offerings for gun hunters. 

Host, Dan Schmidt sits down with creator of the popular Michigan Deer Hunters Facebook page, Dale Techel, and together they examine all topics concerning whitetails int he midwest.

Land management specialist Zach Haas is on the podcast sharing why mature bucks are dying from EHD, when to hinge-cut, and more.

Ohio Lt. Governor Jon Husted is on the podcast for a special Election Day episode to talk about his passion for hunting, how he’s used his position to increase opportunities for outdoorsmen and women, and why wildlife management is important for everyone.

Dan Schmidt and David Gilane have a discussion about rut-hunting tactics, such as where to hunt during the rut, how to stop a cruising buck and how rain affects deer movement.

John Eberhart, who's harvested 55 record-class bucks, is on the podcast sharing the best days to hunt the rut, how the age structure of does matters, and more. 

Our friends at Code of Silence describe how they made an affordable line of merino wool clothing that can be layered to wear all hunting season.