The Mobile Hunter Podcast

Today on episode 266, Chris Leppert and Josh Luck sit down with Tony Peterson to discuss the "Mobile Mindset". Topics discussed in this episode include. - Mobile Hunting Mindset - Understanding Deer Behavior - Overcoming Mental Guard Rails - Challenging Conventional Wisdom - Efficiency and Adaptability - Overcoming Fear of Failure - Hard Work vs. Shortcuts - And much more! Take time to visit out s...

Today on episode 265, Josh Luck and Chris Leppert sit down with Deer Biologist and Habitat Management Specialist, Moriah Boggess, to discuss oak ecology. Topics discussed in this episode include. - Shifting Whitetail Behavior and Oak Importance - Distinguishing White Oak and Red Oak Subgroups - Common White Oak Species and Identification - Red Oak Identification and Hunting Value - Acorn Drop Patt...

Today on episode 264, Rick Cates, Josh Luck, and Chris Leppert sit down with to give a season update. Topics discussed in this episode include. - Mobile Hunters Expo Recap - Christopher Leppert's Elk Hunting Experience - Josh Luck's Kentucky Opening Day Hunt - Rick Cates's Opening Morning Hunt - Mobile Hunting Setups - And much more! Take time to visit out sponsors! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hawke Optic...

Today on episode 263, Josh Luck and Chris Leppert sit down with Dr. Marcus Lashley to discuss the significance of habitat disturbance. Topics discussed in this episode include. - Importance of Habitat Disturbance - The "Magnet Effect" on Deer - Deer Utilization of Burned Areas - Cover and Public Land Hunting Strategies - Impact of Habitat on Buck Survival - And much more! Find Dr. Lashley Here Tak...

Today on episode 262, We bring you another seminar from the Mobile Hunters Expo. Jake Belinda talks about ways to track bucks to help you gain more success this upcoming season. Topics discussed in this episode include. - Jake's introduction into tracking - Finding quality bucks - Importance of understanding the tracks that you are looking at - Allowing yourself to try something different - Applic...

Today on episode 261, Josh Luck and Jacob Sklenar sit down with Dr. Craig Harper to discuss his recent publication "Soil quality does not predict plant nutrition available to white-tailed deer". Topics discussed in this episode include. - Challenging the Conventional Wisdom of Soil Quality and Deer Size - Findings on Plant Nutrition and Soil Quality - Importance of Quantity of High-Quality Food an...

Today on episode 260 We bring you one of our great speakers from the Mobile Hunters Expo...... Mr. Bobby Worthington! Bobby goes over an extensive amount of knowledge learned from his years in the woods. Bobby goes over a number of tactics to help put you be a better woodsman and allow for a better fall. Bobby allows you to understand his process to being the best hunter you can in the woods all y...

Today on episode 259, Josh Luck and Chris Leppert sit down with Dr. Mark Turner to discuss his recent publication "Correlating male white-tailed deer antler size with female body mass across multiple spatial scales." Topics discussed in this episode include. - Correlation Between Female Body Mass and Male Antler Size - Buck Antler Size Increases - Impact of Intensive Land Management on Deer Size -...

Today on episode 258 we bring you one of the seminars from the Mobile Hunters Expo! Dr. Bronson Strickland gave an amazing talk on buck bedding and movement to our Southern Show crowd. He goes in depth with data in a talk that you will not want to miss! You can also find the video on The Mobile Hunter YouTube Page HERE! Topics Include - Buck Movement Rates - Buck Movement by Time of Day and Beddin...

Today on episode 257, Josh Luck, Chris Leppert, and Rick Cates sit down with Luke Resop to Early Season Buck Movement Data. Topics discussed in this episode include. - Buck Movement Rates in the Early Season - Predictability and Focal Areas in Early Season - Buck Movement by Time of Day and Bedding Habits - Food-Cover Patterns in Early Season - Year-to-Year Consistency in Early Season - And much m...

Today on episode 256 Chris and Josh go over all things Mobile Hunters Expo related! They dive into a wrap up of the Southern Show, and then get into the vendors at The Midwestern Show! They also cover the kayak testing area, as well as the 1st Annual Dust Off Bow Shoot! Get your information for the Mobile Hunters Expo ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Take time to visit out sponsors! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hawke Optics -...

Today on episode 255, we continued the Whitetail Apprentice Series! Josh Luck and Jacob Sklenar sit down with Chris Leppert to discuss consistency in the early season. Topics discussed in this episode include. - Trail Cam placement and timing for the early season - Targeting areas that create consistency - What areas creates high fidelity for bucks - Identify a bucks line of travel and capitalizin...

Today on episode 254, Expo Episodes Return! The Southern show had some top notch speakers and we wanted to bring them straight to you. Our first one is by two guys who have done a lot to bring more knowledge and new hunters into the fold in the past few years then most. The Souther Outdoorsmen! Jacob and Andrew go over information and stories about what they've learned from interviewing some of th...

Today on episode 253, The Whitetail Apprentice Series is back! We received tremendous feedback on this series last year and wanted to bring it back with even more deep dives to help you become a better hunter. Join Josh Luck and Jacob Sklenar as they break down the series and what listeners can expect for this season. Get your information for the Mobile Hunters Expo ⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE!⁠⁠⁠ Take time to visit...

Today on episode 252 Chris sits down with Josh Stubbs of Elevate Stands! Elevate has a great new lineup of stands the X series and Josh is kind enough to talk about them. They also get into plans for the fall, and western hunting! Sit back, relax, and get ready to hear some great conversation! Topics Include: -Elk Season - Archery Elk Set Ups - Deer Plans for the Fall - Josh's Turkey Season - And...

Today on episode 251 Chris, Josh and Rick have the announcement you all have been waiting for. The Mobile Hunters Expo Southern Show Vendors List and Speaker Schedule! The guys cover everything you need to know for the expo coming up. Sit back, relax, and get ready to plan out your weekend at the expo! Get your information for the Mobile Hunters Expo ⁠⁠⁠HERE!⁠⁠ Take time to visit out sponsors! ⁠⁠⁠...

Today on episode 250 we throw it back to one of our highest attended seminars at the Mobile Hunters Expo last year! In this podcast we are bringing you a seminar from Jacob Sklenar on the 8 steps to killing a mature buck. Jacob goes over the importance of how following these 8 steps can lead you to putting down a mature buck in tough conditions. Jacob goes step by step to allow you the insight int...

Today on episode on episode 249 of the podcast we are throwing it back to a popular episode from last summer. One that is very applicable to hunters right now. On the podcast Chris, and Josh sit down with Jacob Sklenar of The Wild Calling! The guys cover "Beating The Shift" and how it leads to being very efficient in the field. The guys cover sign, temperatures, relying on resources, and bedding i...

Today on episode 248 of the podcast Rick covers a big win for hunters and anglers. He gets into the upcoming Mobile Hunters Expos and how when working together there are multiple wins for the outdoors. He goes into a new initiative as well to keep your eye on as congress starts back up. Take time to visit our partners! Hawke Optics - Click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ USE CODE MHP15 AT CHECKOUT FOR A DISCOUN...

Today on episode 247 of the podcast we have a big announcement! Chris and Josh sit down with Eric Grippa and cover all the details of the new Dust Off Archery shoot at the Mobile Hunters Expo. Topics include:-How the shoot came about-Need for something new in 3D archery-Rules/shoot structure including:-permitted equipment/classes-yardages-scoring-shooting times-payouts-and more Additional shoot in...

Today on episode 246 of the podcast Chris and Josh sit down with Randy Schoefield from XOP! The guys cover their new product line and how effective you can be in the fall! Topics Include: - Biggest misnomers regarding manufacturing - XOP's new product line - How safety is paramount - Trusting your gear - Getting on deer by being mobile Take time to visit our partners! Hawke Optics - Click ⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE...

Today on episode 245 of the podcast Chris sits down with Jacob Hacker of Tactacam! Chris and Jacob cover some of the biggest misnomers with setting trail cams, using them as a tool and having an American made product. Topics Include: - Biggest Mistakes with setting trail cameras - Cell cams being a part of the puzzle and not the whole "picture" - Settings to optimize your battery life for the publ...

Today on episode 244 of the podcast we conclude the series Psyche of A Hunter! Rick and Chris sit down with former Wildlife Officer Kevin Behr to discuss his life as an officer, and the day that almost took his life. Kevin goes over the events of that day, his recovery, and the how it has given him perspective on life. This is an episode you do not want to miss! Topics Include: - Kevin's life in t...

Today on episode 243 of the podcast Chris sits down with Eric Grippa for another episode of the Level Up Series they discuss all things archery and how you can be set up well in advance of season; and level up your game! Topics Include: - 3rd Axis - Practice - Anatomy - Tracking - Arrow Set Ups and much more! Take time to visit our partners! Hawke Optics - Click ⁠HERE!⁠ Brush Creek Monsters Scents...

Today on episode 242 of the podcast Chris sits down with Jeff Dennis and Aaron Satterfield to discuss how to select a rifle for the situation you are hunting. From sub 100 yard shots all the way out to long range distances. They go over bullet selection for each situation as well as knowledge gained from previous experiences. Topics Include: - What rifle is best for your needs and budget - Solid c...