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For some of you guys out there, deer season is a week away! Some states across the country will be opening up their season once September hits. For folks like us, we are still having to wait till October to get in a tree stand. Here in Iowa, we are still in our season prep mode and we are getting ready to employ a tactic that we tend to get a lot of questions on. With September looming and bucks g...

For some hunters, the thrill of chasing a buck they have had years of history with is the pinnacle of their hunting season. They watch this buck grow year after year, with the hopes of one day being able to get an arrow in him and see him on the wall. He may throw some crazy junk and be a giant, he may be the toughest deer on the farm to hunt, or he may just even be their biggest buck to date. Whi...

As hunters, we are always dreaming of that next step, that next animal to chase. For some hunters it maybe a giant elk. For others, it may be a mule deer. For a good amount of hunters, they get bit with a bug for a bigger sense of adventure. Alaska is a place that many hunters and outdoorsmen dream of traveling to, chasing moose, caribou, grizzly bears, and numerous other species. For us here at R...

Deer season is on the rise! For some of you guys out there, you are lucky and get to start chasing bucks when September rolls around. If you are like us here in Iowa, then you are having to wait till October. Even with deer season being so close, there are still some last minute preparation steps that can be done. On today's episode of the Raised Hunting Podcast, we are answering questions fro...

Doug Swain, A friend of Davids for over 20 years joins us on the Raised Hunting Podcast Today. David and Doug shared a career in the fire department back when the Holders lived in Montana. The two friends share stories of their times in the fire department, hunting adventures, and one story that will make the hair on the back of your neck stand up. Doug shares with us one of the craziest encounter...

Deer management has been a topic of conversation in the hunting community for a long time. For some it may be more feasible than others. You may have ground that is connected over a certain amount of acres that may produce great bucks. You have tried to manage the ground by adding food plots, feeding your deer, and passing bucks to let them get to maturity. The real question though is, is deer man...

When it comes to hunting a specific buck, a lot of factors have to be taken into consideration. You are trying to scout him in the summer, you are setting up scrapes to try and put him in an exact location, you are trying to replay your past encounters with him, and you are going over your trail cam history with that buck. For summer hunters, there can always be a target buck that slips through th...

When it comes to hunting big game, years of experience can play into your favor. For deer hunting, having history with a specific buck and knowing his patterns can be the lead reason for harvesting him. Knowing your terrain and where to hang a stand, scouting for scrapes, and putting in a rub post can all be major contributing factors as well. However there is always one factor of hunting that has...

Everyone in the hunting world dreams of the chance to chase a big buck. Whether you're after a 200-inch, 145-inch, or even a 70-inch buck, it can be incredibly challenging to pin them down. Over the years, like many hunters, we've experienced this firsthand. Their patterns change during the rut, they might be run out of their core area by another buck, or countless other variables can work...

This has been one of the largest debates in the hunting world, particularly in bow hunting. It's an ethical debate that can be the deciding factor in a successful harvest. The debate at hand is: what constitutes an effective or ethical shot distance with archery equipment? Many western bow hunters argue that long-distance shots are necessary in the vast landscapes of the West. But is that trul...

Summer time is finally here and we all know what that brings, velvet bucks! If you are like us, then the chances are you will be driving down the gravel roads on summer nights looking for velvet slobs. For a lot of deer hunters, this is the begging of the summer scouting routine and a way to get an inventory of your deer. The real question is, does summer scouting really pay off? On this episode o...

It has long been a topic of heated debate in the whitetail hunting community. Hunters have argued for years about the existence of a mysterious area known as "no man's land." This elusive spot for some, is nestled between the top of a deer's back and the top of the vertebral column, is said to contain no vital organs, which would be the back strap. Some hunters believe in "n...

I think it is safe to say that if you are a hunter, you love seeing big bucks on trail cameras! Whether they are chasing after a hot doe, hitting a scrape you set, or coming out of the shadows at night, the photos and videos from trail cameras can get you excited at any point in the day. With the dawn of cell cams, hunters can get all that information in real time, especially on public ground. The...

If you guys are like us, then you have probably sat around a fire with your buddies, asking each other dumb questions. You guys sit an argue about what animals you could beat in a fight, would you rather hunt every year or take a year or two break but shoot a 200" in buck, and whacky questions with outlandish ultimatums. That is exactly what we go here for you guys today, just some guys being...

Well folks it is that time of year! It is time to fully begin preparing for deer season! With the weather warming up and the calendar days flying, we have begun our early stages of preparation. We have begun planting our food plots and slowly starting to get our trail cams back out! We get a lot of questions from you guys asking about how we planet our food plots, where we are planting them, when...

The times have clearly changed, and with that comes new ways of learning how to do specific things. Within this generation, the ways of learning have changed like never before. It has become easier to gain information on a topic instantly with the power of the internet. With the power of a few words typed into Google, we can gain incredibly amounts of knowledge in minutes from videos, to articles,...

This seems to be a popular topic you guys want us to cover, so we got it for you today. If you guys are like us, then we know you guys have experienced the heartbreaks of hunting, especially with whitetails. Well today, we are unlocking our memories and dragging out the ghosts of big bucks that we either missed, disappeared, or passed to only get shot by other hunters. We have the tales for all of...

Besides being a method of survival, hunting has become a passion. Hunting can be an escape, a way to spend time with family, or even just a hobby. Millions of Americans love to hunt and continue to do so every season. However, a common issue continues to plague us. As familiar scenes unfold across public lands—with packed parking lots and unexpected encounters with fellow hunters—doubts arise. Can...

In a recent episode, we posed the question: "Is bowhunting turkeys ethical?" Back then, opinions were divided, with the majority still leaning towards the ethical side. However, as we've progressed through this turkey season, we're starting to question our stance. In this episode, we're getting real with you all. We'll break down our turkey hunts from this season and cand...

The gobbler action in Iowa is really heating up! Within the first week of turkey season, all three of the boys have managed to punch at least one tag. But as the season progresses, the birds become more skittish under the pressure from other hunters. Whether you're waiting for your season to begin or scouting for new birds, obstacles can still stand in your path - quite literally. One of our R...

Finally, it's here—turkey season has officially arrived in Iowa! We've got a short and sweet episode for you today because, like many of you, we're eager to get back out into the woods. Opening day of turkey season in Iowa started with a bang. Easton set a goal for the season: to take David on a hunt and call in a bird. The father-son duo accomplished their mission, albeit not without...

We're just a week away from getting back out into the woods for turkey hunting here in Iowa. There's nothing quite like the sound of fired-up toms in the morning, with the sun rising, or the shock gobble of a bird you had no idea was there. Over the years, the Raised Hunting crew has experienced some phenomenal turkey hunts all across the country. Today, we want to share some of our best t...

Hunting has been a part of human existence since the dawn of time, initially a means of survival, now embraced for the thrill it offers. It provides an opportunity to reconnect with nature, dedicating precious hours to the pursuit. It's a time for bonding with family and old friends, sharing stories, and creating cherished memories. Achieving success in hunting is a quest unto itself, offering...

Turkey season holds a special place in our hearts – it's a time of excitement, strategy discussions, and the thrill of chasing gobblers. But in this episode, we're not just sharing turkey hunting tactics; we're diving into the hottest takes of the turkey hunting world. Drawing from comments across social media, other podcasts, and personal encounters, we've compiled a list of topic...

Today, we're stirring the pot once again in the hunting world, delving into a debate that never seems to lose steam: heavy arrows versus light arrows. Every hunter has their own opinion on the matter, and we're diving headfirst into this controversial discussion. While we've touched on this topic before, today we're going deeper, tackling a specific question: how does the weight of...