Deer Talk Now

Dr. Stephen Ditchkoff of The Deer Lab at Auburn University joins Daniel Schmidt for a hard-hitting talk about all things whitetail, including what researchers have learned about daytime movements. He also discusses what research has revealed about human pressure and predation, and how we as hunters can use this to our advantage.

Nicholas Mundt joins Dan Schmidt and Brad Rucks to talk about the most unique turkey hunting states, as well as Bone Collector and the message that the show displays to the hunting community.

Whether you have 2 acres or 200, you can develop better habitat for whitetails and wild game. This week, Dr. Will Gulsby of the Auburn University Forestry Department joins Dan Schmidt for the Deer Talk Now Podcast and explains the right and wrong ways to go about self-management. Dan also picks Dr. Gulsby's brain on the recent concerns in wild turkey populations.

Here's a story of determination, passion and an all-out love of deer and deer hunting! Melissa Bachman joins Dan Schmidt for the Deer Talk Now Podcast and explains how her internal drive and some old-fashioned hard work propelled her to a career in hunting media.

Which predator kills the most deer each year in North America? How many deer die annually in car accidents? Do coyotes hunt in packs? How many wolves should there be in your state? Hint: The answers aren't as easy as you might believe! Ian Sanchez joins the podcast and asks Dan Schmidt for answers and explanations on a variety of topics surrounding these questions.

One of America's top outdoor writers and well-traveled deer hunters joins Dan Schmidt to talk all things whitetails. Learn which 5 locations Josh Honeycutt believes are best for tagging mature bucks (4:50), then discover a new definition for trophy whitetails (9:50). Then, Honeycutt explains what time of the year is the absolute best for big-buck sightings (21:30).

Brad Harris is a champion game caller and whitetail fanatic who knows how to seal the deal on huge whitetails. He joins Dan Schmidt for the podcast and reveals the techniques you can use to call, rattle and even decoy the buck of your dreams into shooting range this fall.

Industry insider Trent Marsh explains how hunting can be more meaningful when we wade through the fake noise and focus on real-life experiences.

Dr. Matthew Rinella has a much different view of hunting than his famous MeatEater brother. He joins Dan Schmidt on the Deer Talk Now Podcast and explains why hunters should stand up and fight for high-quality, non-paid, publicly accessible lands nationwide.

Dan Schmidt reacts to some of the most uneducated and outright absurd comments nonhunters made after watching a buck maul another buck. He and David Gilane then discuss the reasons how ethical hunting fosters greater appreciation of the outdoors.

In a follow up to our podcast from last year, lifelong Michigan native and antler scorer John Eberhart explains why he believes the Rompola story was "absolutely ridiculous" and would have never stood up to today's scrutiny.

Legendary outdoor communicator Dan Small sits down with Daniel Schmidt and recalls some of the most fascinating moments from his 50+ years of experience as a TV, radio, print and podcast professional.

Social media seems to bring out the worst in everyone! Don't let that happen to you, especially when it comes to your enjoyment of deer and deer hunting. Seasoned expert Wade Hendricks joins Daniel Schmidt in a discussion that all hunters should have at deer camp this season and beyond.

Learn why there aren't easy answers to some of the most commonly asked deer questions. Daniel Schmidt provides his wisdom into the topics of late-born buck fawns, coyote predation and more in this info-packed podcast.

Whether you hunt private or public land, getting the drop on a late-season whitetail can be a tall order. Brad Rucks offers tips and tactics that he has used over the past 30+ years to put himself in position to be in archery range of bucks when the season is down to the wire.

Learn the true definition of deer that appear to be both male and female. Deer Talk Host Daniel Schmidt explains what researchers have learned about these odd whitetails, describes how they fall into one of several scientific categories, and details what we know about why they occur in wild deer.

Steve Bartylla joins Chris Berens to talk about the myths, mysterious and cold-hard facts about deer hunting public land across America. Spoiler alert: It's not as bad as most would like you to believe!

Deer Talk host Daniel Schmidt explains how two guys from a North Woods deer camp kickstarted the whitetail frenzy that we all know and love today. Learn how some of today's major bowhunting brands got their starts, and how others improved upon existing ideas to help build our community of 11 million diehard deer hunters. David Gilane also provides insights on why today's younger hunters should lea...

Esteemed deer biologist Brian Murphy joins Deer Talk Host Daniel Schmidt for a discussion on deer behavior during peak times of hunting season. Murphy's decades of study reveal insights that will help you better scout the land you hunt so you can be better prepared to intercept bucks this season whether you are bowhunting or gun hunting. Also learn about two brand new features on the popular HuntS...

Deer Talk Now Host Daniel Schmidt takes off the gloves and goes after the internet bullies on numerous bowhunting topics, including broadhead choices and shot placement on deer. His insights will help you become a better bowhunter.

Chad Schearer of Shoot Straight TV and CVA Muzzleloaders joins Dan Schmidt on today's podcast to talk about muzzleloader hunting and what it's done for hunters. Chad explains why it's important as a hunting community to focus on what our image looks like to the nonhunters.

Wade Hendricks of Apex Outdoor Rewards sits down with Dan Schmidt to tell us how you could win BIG cash payouts in their Whitetail Challenge and how the hunting community can benefit from coming together to participate in a hunting challenge.

Steve Bartylla and Brad Rucks discuss some of the most commonly misunderstood methods landowners employ when trying to grow, manage and hunt big bucks on parcels of all sizes.

This is our most entertaining podcast yet! Legendary deer hunter and award-winning outdoor writer Bryce Towsley shares his insights on deer guns, ammo and caliber considerations plus shares some of the most interesting camp stories with longtime friend Daniel Schmidt. Towsley's tale of his most dangerous hunt ever is one that will put chills down your spine!

Today Dan Schmidt brings back Deer & Deer Hunting Executive Producer David Gilane to discuss how he became a hunter as an adult and what challenges and stigma one can face when starting out later in life.