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When and how should you use your grunt tube to call to mature bucks? Canyon talks about that and much more on this episode of Deer Season Daily. The Deer Season Daily episodes will keep you up to date on all things deer season and Ridge Hunter Outdoors. Hit the subscribe button so you don't miss anything this season! Ridge Hunter Products and Merchandise: Ridgehunteroutdoors.com Support our Partne...

As we get cooler weather and ever closer to November, we're starting to see some nice bucks hit the ground. We'll only see more and more by the day now. If you haven't yet, it's time to start hunting! The Deer Season Daily episodes will keep you up to date on all things deer season and Ridge Hunter Outdoors. Hit the subscribe button so you don't miss anything this season! Ridge Hunter Products and...

Understanding how thermals work, and how big, mature bucks use them, can take your whitetail hunting game to the next level. Canyon gives you a 101 level course on them here. He also talks about some sad news from Louisiana, deer movement, and more. The Deer Season Daily episodes will keep you up to date on all things deer season and Ridge Hunter Outdoors. Hit the subscribe button so you don't mis...

Canyon talks about when the rut will happen this year, some news from the Supreme Court, and more on this Deer Season Daily episode. The Deer Season Daily episodes will keep you up to date on all things deer season and Ridge Hunter Outdoors. Hit the subscribe button so you don't miss anything this season! Ridge Hunter Products and Merchandise: Ridgehunteroutdoors.com Support our Partners: Check ou...

Scott got on the board yesterday with a solid buck. It marked the first day of our best cold front of the season. Today may be the worst day of the front, but the rest of the week looks promising for movement. Bucks are starting to do pre-rut type activities and it won't be long before they're in the daylight. The Deer Season Daily episodes will keep you up to date on all things deer season and Ri...

Canyon and Austin are finally back with another Full Draw Friday. This week, they talk about how the pre-rut can be broken down into phases, and how you should hunt the first one for mature bucks. The best days are still out in front of us a little bit, but you can absolutely tag your target buck with the right strategy during the third week of October! Canyon and Austin are finally back with anot...

There have been many big bucks taken over scrapes during the pre-rut throughout the years. Here's a quick tip on how to do it yourself. Also, EHD is causing states to refund permits. All that and more on this Deer Season Daily! The Deer Season Daily episodes will keep you up to date on all things deer season and Ridge Hunter Outdoors. Hit the subscribe button so you don't miss anything this season...

There are people getting tickets in Idaho for trusting AI when it comes to seasons and rules and regulations. Maybe check with your DNR or Fish and Game website before you hit the woods to go hunt. Also, go shoot your bow if you haven't in a while. You'll be glad you did when that buck steps out at 27 yards! All that and more on this Deer Season Daily. The Deer Season Daily episodes will keep you...

The October Lull is in full swing with this heat. Most buck movement will be at night for the next week or so, most likely. It's a great time to shoot does or get other things done before the best time of the year starts in about a week and a half. The Deer Season Daily episodes will keep you up to date on all things deer season and Ridge Hunter Outdoors. Hit the subscribe button so you don't miss...

Michigan is reportedly down 30% of its deer hunters since its peak in the 90s. The October lull is about to be in full swing. And scent control may not be as effective as you think. All that and more on this episode of Deer Season Daily. The Deer Season Daily episodes will keep you up to date on all things deer season and Ridge Hunter Outdoors. Hit the subscribe button so you don't miss anything t...

Jared Mills is no stranger to big bucks, farm management, or top-notch, quality content. We talked about all that and more with him on this episode of the podcast. We spent a lot time on mobile hunting and how that can drastically increase your odds of being successful as well. More from Jared: Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@UCvPU9mAN1nNkK6-NFM3CTdg Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jaredj...

Dusty is the first to strike this year with a HUGE bodied Illinois buck. He took down a super-mature deer he called Curly on Friday. Also, they are issuing permit refunds in Coloarado? All that and more on this episode of Deer Season Daily! The Deer Season Daily episodes will keep you up to date on all things deer season and Ridge Hunter Outdoors. Hit the subscribe button so you don't miss anythin...

EHD is devastating southern Indiana. So much so that they are limiting permits in certain counties where hundreds of deer have been affected by the disease. Canyon also made his first hunt of the year and he talks about how to get out as clean as possible with a field full of deer. The Deer Season Daily episodes will keep you up to date on all things deer season and Ridge Hunter Outdoors. Hit the...

They are hiring professional hunters to eradicate mule deer on Catalina Island. Also, there's a cold front pushing through Southern Illinois and we're excited about it. The Deer Season Daily episodes will keep you up to date on all things deer season and Ridge Hunter Outdoors. Hit the subscribe button so you don't miss anything this season! Ridge Hunter Products and Merchandise: Ridgehunteroutdoor...

October cold fronts can be deadly and we've got our first of the year! The next two days look even better, but today is the first of the season where it really feels like fall. The Deer Season Daily episodes will keep you up to date on all things deer season and Ridge Hunter Outdoors. Hit the subscribe button so you don't miss anything this season! Ridge Hunter Products and Merchandise: Ridgehunte...

Ethan Stubbs is a big buck enthusiast. He loves the chase of finding and hunting mature whitetails, and telling the story through amazing footage and editing. He's one of the best in the business when it comes to self filming and quality content. This week we talked to him about hunting those mature bucks, the challenge of getting it all on video, his content plans for the current season, and much...

The first October cold front of the new deer season is now in the forecast. As it sits just over a day away, Canyon talks about what you can expect before it gets here. The Deer Season Daily episodes will keep you up to date on all things deer season and Ridge Hunter Outdoors. Hit the subscribe button so you don't miss anything this season! Ridge Hunter Products and Merchandise: Ridgehunteroutdoor...

Firefighters vs Cops. Who will win the first annual Ridge Hunter Outdoors/Thin Blue Line Outdoors Big Buck Challenge? We set the stage for this year's festivities between the two brands in this episode. We also talk about Cody's latest hunting trip, where he traveled to Alaska to take down caribou in the tundra! For more on Cody and TBLO: Podcast #123 - https://youtu.be/M4MD2niDrdI?si=aNz629foTZik...

One of the best things about hunting is that you get to do it your way. Unfortunately, in today's social media driven world, we've let outside influences have to much control over how we hunt. It's time we got back to how it used to be. Hunt for yourself and no one else. Unapologetically. It's not selfish, or inconsiderate, it's preservation. Don't let anyone take away from you what hunting can be...

For some reason, people in hunting media and content creation love to give poachers a platform. Especially when they kill big deer. Illegally. The reason is actually fairly obvious. It's all for clicks. We need to stop though. It's damaging to hunting, hunting culture, and the guys and gals who do it the right way. That's what the guys are talking about this week. Let us know what you think. Ridge...

For the last couple years we've tried to provide an update on the prevalence of EHD in Illinois at this time of year. Since it's been so dry, it seems to be on everyone's mind. As it usually is in August and September. Here's what we've seen and heard in the state. What about you? Leave a comment and let us know! Ridge Hunter Products and Merchandise: Ridgehunteroutdoors.com Discount Code: RHOPOD...

Steve Sherk is undeniably one of the good guys in the industry. He's also undeniably a public land, big woods, big buck killer. Steve has a wealth of knowledge on big buck behavior and how to get them on the ground. He runs over 180 trail cameras for his guide service, spends 300+ days in the woods every year, and has been guiding hunts for a long time. There are few people with more experience an...

This week we are coming to you from the Sitka Gear outlet in Vernon Hills, Illinois. We've got guests from Ducks Unlimited, Delta Waterfowl, Backcountry Hunter's & Anglers, Learn to Hunt, and Tanglefree Waterfowl. Oh, and of course, Sitka as well. All great interviews on episode 168! Ducks Unlimited - https://www.ducks.org/illinois BHA - https://www.backcountryhunters.org/illinois Tanglefree W...

We've got a bit of a throwback episode this week, as Canyon dives into an article from North American Whitetail. Specifically, one from Steve Sherk called "Don't Miss Deer Days." These are the weather events that make for the best days of the season to kill big bucks. Hope this helps this fall! Ridge Hunter Products and Merchandise: Ridgehunteroutdoors.com Discount Code: RHOPOD for 10% off everyth...

We're coming to you from the 2025 Illinois Deer and Beer Fest this week. Thanks to everyone who stopped by to say hi and to all our new listeners! This is probably our favorite show every year and most of that is due to the people who come out and see us. Nate also got to meet a couple mounts of what could be our newest predators in Illinois. Ridge Hunter Products and Merchandise: Ridgehunteroutdo...