Hunt The Season

How do you hunt the pre-rut when bucks shift off early-season bedding? Cody sits down with Steve Sherk Jr., John Prokop, and Greg Kazmierski to break down Oct 19-Nov 1 for deer hunting — access first, then acorns, then deer scrapes — and how to hunt morning vs evening through the shift into the whitetail rut . If you bow hunt pressured whitetails on public ground with limited time, this is how to...

How do you kill an early-season buck when daylight movement falls off? Mike Athey joins Cody to break down early-season whitetails in Maryland — how he scouts with historical data, reads bedding and staging on acorns, uses cold fronts, and why ditching trail cameras simplified his whole approach. If you bow hunt pressured whitetails on public ground with limited time, this is how to pick better da...

The October lull is real — but it's not a dead time. It's a window where deer behavior changes, and the hunters who understand what changes win. In this episode, we're joined by Steve Sherk Jr., John Prokop, and Greg Kazmierski to break down how to hunt the first two weeks of archery season on pressured public land. We get into the specifics: How deer herd up and concentrate around foo...

What are 150 trail cameras telling us about big woods bucks right now? Steve Sherk Jr. break down real trail camera data from the big woods of Pennsylvania - seasonal activity patterns, how weather fronts trigger deer movement , and what moon phases actually change for mature bucks. If you hunt pressured public ground with limited time, this is how to use deer hunting intel to pick better days, ha...

Ryan walked away from social media to save his marriage, faith, and love for hunting. In this candid conversation with Ryan Glitsky, he breaks down what changed — at home and in the woods. We talk faith, family, marriage struggles, mental health, and why chasing "15 minutes of fame" was ruining the hunt. Then we get tactical: how to scout steep, rugged public land, read creek bottoms and...

Are you hunting deer — or just chasing camera photos? Southwestern PA hunter Shawn Nicholson from Seven Two Four Outdoors joins us to break down how he kills big woods bucks with minimal time to hunt. No living on cell cams. Just a quiet, efficient system for steep terrain, heavy pressure, and real life with kids at home. In this episode: Why terrain beats cameras in the big woods The 30 to 40 yar...

Four years. One deer. And a hunting lesson that changes everything. Mike Karazsia turns a frustrating 4-year whitetail chase into a masterclass on when to be patient — and when to get aggressive on a pressured mature buck. If you hunt pressured whitetails, public land, or with mobile setups, this one will hit home. Growing up in western PA and guiding in Pike County, Illinois taught Mike how to re...

On this episode of Hunt The Season, we talk all about what new and even vet hunters need to hear from gear talk to deer talk we cover it all! The crew breaks down what really matters when you’re learning to hunt, from the mindset that keeps you from quitting after a bad sit to the habits that turn confusion into confidence. Instead of overcomplicating things with social media hype, they focus on t...

In this episode, we explore hunting strategies, the importance of youth involvement, and innovative outdoor business ventures. Danny shares insights on deer behavior, moon phases, and building a platform that connects hunters and anglers across the US. Join us as we delve into the intricacies of deer hunting, law regulations, and the impact of technology on hunting traditions. Danny and Myself sha...

What if the deer call in your pack was built to outlast your truck, your season, and the plastic calls everyone else is still replacing? Michael Birky, founder of Knowhere Outdoors, breaks down the story behind the IronBuck - the first metal grunt tube designed to solve the problems hunters have dealt with for years. Birky shares how a devotional for hunters turned into a full product company, why...

Dawson Oruska breaks down a wild whitetail season, from chasing a giant public-land buck to learning a brand-new swampy area. We talk scouting, confidence, missed chances, and what it really takes to stay patient in the woods. Key Topics: -Dawson’s experience hunting in flat wetlands versus the mountains -The challenges of reading deer sign on large, thick swamp flats -How deer coordinate movement...

On this episode I was able to sit down and chat with PA Native, Ryan Leary on how he has been able to be successful the last couple season in the big woods, wrapping his PA Buck tag around 2 mature mountain bucks on public land! Thank you for listening and watching! Hunt your Hunt! Merchandise: https://www.etsy.com/shop/HuntTheSeason Brands I support: Bullpath gear: https://bullpathgear.com/ Hobo...

On this episode I spoke with the owners of Bullpath gear (Saddle and accessories) and Hobo Outdoor Gear (Mobile tree stand carrying systems). Both are American made and sourced mobile hunting brands that want to bring back American jobs and keep money in America. This episode is perfect for hunters, entrepreneurs, and small-business owners eager to fuse their passion with craftsmanship. If you bel...

Cory from Latitude Outdoors gets real about what it actually takes to make it in the hunting industry. From building a brand and creating content to balancing family, work, and time in the woods, this conversation pulls back the curtain on the hustle behind the scenes. We talk hunting, travel, mobile setups, industry growth, and why passion alone isn’t enough anymore. If you love hunting, outdoor...

In this episode, Cody discusses the latest updates to Pennsylvania's elk hunting regulations and season structure with outfitter Bryan Hale from Elk County Outfitters. Whether you're a seasoned hunter or new to the game, learn about the recent zone changes, application process shifts, and expert tips for success. Key Topics:-Overview of Pennsylvania elk regulations and recent legislative changes-C...

Join Nick Queen as he reveals how to HUNT whitetails with smarter strategies. Discover practical tips to hunt effectively near roads and overcome common challenges without overcomplicating your approach. Turkeys For Tomorrow Whitetail Warm Up EVENT Hunt The Season Merch Support for the Podcast:DeerAge- https://deerage.com/- HTS to save 10%OnX Hunt#whitetail #hunting #scouting #nature #hunttheseaso...

Most hunters fall into the trap of overprogramming their strategies—focusing too much on cameras, feed plots, and complex tactics—while missing the simple, effective approaches that actually get big bucks and mature animals. Cody Halbleib and guest Garrett Lehman peel back the curtain on years of experience chasing whitetails and turkeys in PA and New York, revealing how small shifts in scouting,...

ITS TURKEY SEASON! ( I don't really care about it, BUT you do! So, Here you go!) Garrett Babcock of Find A Way Outdoors LLC joins the Hunt The Season Podcast to break down why your setup matters more than your calling, and how he went from failing with a mouth call to building them professionally — all while going full-time in the outdoor industry. In this episode: Why Garrett's turkey kil...

Next weeks episode is ALL about Turkey hunting and Reading the Temperature of a Bird! Make sure to tune in to find out some terrain features and calling techniques that could assist you in getting a Turkey!

A 164-inch buck on public land with archery gear — and he almost walked right past. Sebastyan Kissell of Allegany Origins breaks down exactly how he pulled it off. In this episode, Sebastyan shares the full story behind his most-viewed video ever: an early season Ohio archery buck on public ground, arrowed at 10 yards. But this isn't just a kill recap — we dig into the exact terrain features h...

NEXT WEEKS EPISODE WE BREAK IT ALL DOWN ON A OHIO PUBLIC LAND GIANT!

Brenton Powers is 21 years old and already killing two public land bucks in a single season — using thermals, mobile setups, and a scouting approach most hunters never even consider. In this episode, Brenton breaks down exactly how he tagged an archery buck AND a muzzleloader buck on mountainous public land in Virginia — including a bear encounter during recovery that you won't see coming. He also...

I was able to talk to Brenton Powers about how he goes about targeting mature mountain bucks in the Southern Hills! Make sure to tune in next Monday when the Full episode drops! Thank you for the support!

Post season scouting is one of the most effective ways to locate buck bedding areas and understand how mature whitetails use terrain on public land. In this episode of the Hunt The Season Podcast, we break down how to find buck bedding spots after the season, what sign to focus on, and how to turn those observations into success during the fall. Joined by Greg Kazmierski, we dive into real-world s...

I used to think mobile hunting was about the ounces. Here's what actually changed- and what really makes a better public or private land mobile hunter. This is my journey as a mobile hunter and the trials/ failures that I went through to FINALLY feel like I'm a proficient mobile hunter. Support for the Podcast: Code of Silence Camo - HUNTSEASON10 - DeerAge - HTS to save 10% OnX Hunt Latitude Outdo...