The WhitetailDNA Podcast

Welcome back to another week! In today's episode, Alex Comstock and Jeremy Lopez catch up with Jake Hofer of Land Proz Real Estate . Jake is an expert in recreational land sales. He aimed to help 100 people purchase their first farm, and he surpassed that goal. Jake shares his journey from getting started in the real estate world to becoming a trusted agent for those looking to own their piece of...

Welcome back! In today's episode, Alex Comstock and Jeremy Lopez are joined by John Barklow . John has spent over 20 years in the military, training special operation forces to survive and carry out the mission in harsh conditions. He is the product developer behind Sitka Gear's big game and whitetail lines. John takes us on a journey through his background growing up in Ohio, where his passion fo...

As we wrap up the year, it's time to reflect on the highs, the lows, and everything in between. In today's episode, the team recaps how the 2024 deer season went overall. The guys dive into a season of life-changing events and moments that shaped 2024, both in the field and at home. The guys cover the challenges and rewards of balancing family time and a passion for bowhunting isn't always easy. R...

Welcome back to another week! In today's episode, Alex, Luke, and Lopy sit down and recap two late-season successful hunts in Minnesota. This will be a behind-the-scenes look at the determination, strategy, and unforgettable memories that may not all be captured on film. The guys dive into two separate successful hunts in northern Minnesota after a tough start to the season. With good historical p...

Happy New Year! We hope 2025 is the best year yet for you guys. In today's episode, Alex Comstock and Jeremy Lopez are joined by Troy Pottenger of Whitetail Addictions . Troy is easily one of the best bowhunters we know. He's consistently putting mature mountain bucks on the ground, year after year. Troy takes us through his upbringing on a ranch in North Idaho, where his experiences in the mounta...

Merry Christmas everybody! In today's episode, Alex Comstock and Jeremy Lopez welcome  Dillon Deitz to the podcast. Dillon has been hunting his whole life and like most hunters, has encountered many struggles. He started making "hunting humor" content that mimics what it's truly like to hunt elk and quickly realized he connected with many hunters who felt the same way. This led to the launch of  E...

Welcome back! In today's episode, Alex Comstock and Jeremy Lopez catch up with Robert Kennedy from Trophyline Saddles. Rob is an avid outdoorsman who travels all over the Midwest chasing deer. He's become a great buddy since WDNA partnered with Trophyline and has been a staple in deer camp. The guys dive into Rob's upbringing, growing up in Michigan, hunting a heavily pressured state, big buck cul...

Recently we launched our 10k YouTube subscriber giveaway, and last week we officially crossed the 10,000 subscriber mark! With that, after launching the giveaway, we picked a winner while recording and wanted to bring everyone who won! Congrats to the winner, we'll be reaching out, and thank you everyone for your continued support of WhitetailDNA!  LINKS: Subscribe to the  YouTube Channel Follow a...

The late season is in full swing here in Minnesota and Wisconsin. This time of year brings strategizing, and what better guy to discuss strategizing a game plan to kill a mature buck than our guest today! In today's episode, Alex Comstock and Jeremy Lopez chat with Jeff Sturgis . He is the owner and operator of Whitetail Habitat Solutions and Pure Wildlife Blends . Jeff is the author of 5 whitetai...

November is dead and gone and the late season is just about to get going. But how did the rut turn out for WDNA? In today's episode, the team gets together and talks about some challenges faced during the month of November. The guys dive into how many target bucks were killed in a short period, the number of deer sightings, how the rut activity was overall, challenges faced, lessons learned, and w...

In today's episode, Alex Comstock and Jeremy Lopez are joined by Aron Snyder . Aron is the Director of Born Primitive Outdoors (BPO) and former President of Kifaru International . Aron is a seasoned backcountry hunter. He spends over 150 days in the field each year, guiding, hunting, and fishing. Most people know him as a Western hunter, but what some people might not know is his passion for hunti...

Every bowhunter dreams of rattling in that giant whitetail buck into the red zone during the rut, but does it really work? In today's episode, Alex Comstock and Jeremy Lopez sit down and talk about the pros and cons of calling whitetail bucks into range. The guys dive into what time of the season to use a particular call, the different types of grunt tubes and rattling antlers, what to consider wh...

It's almost halfway through November and bucks are crusin! The Team is working hard to get a shot at a mature buck. It's the best time of year to be in a tree! In today's episode, Alex is joined by Kaleb Comstock in the Corn Hukser state of Nebraska. Alex headed down last week to hunt with Kaleb after a giant Nebraska buck. The guys give an update on how November has been in Nebraska so far, Alex'...

This time of year is a whitetail hunter's Super Bowl! The team has been hard at it, putting in hours on stand trying to seal the deal on a mature buck. In today's episode, it's all about the RUT! Alex Comstock and Jeremy Lopez sit down and discuss what the first few days of November have looked like so far. They discuss what the team has been seeing for rut activity, the rut update for the norther...

In today's episode, Alex Comstock and Jeremy Lopez are joined by Joe Kavanaugh. Joe is a die-hard bowhunter from Brainerd, MN and currently lives in the Rocky Mountain state of Colorado. Joe cut his teeth in the whitetail woods and eventually became a successful western bowhunter. The guys dive into Joe's recent bowhunting adventures, including the story of a giant Shiras moose he tagged this year...

October cold fronts are a bowhunter's dream! On October 14th, that dream became a reality for team member Garrett Otteson. In today's episode, Alex Comstock, Jeremy Lopez, Garrett Otteson, and Luke Eilefson sit down and recap Garrett's quest after the "backyard buck." The guys dive into the whole story going back to when Garrett and his wife purchased the property earlier in the year, what tactics...

In today's episode, Alex Comstock and Jeremy Lopez chat with Aaron Skrzypczak of LTL Drone Deer Recovery . Aaron has been a part of The Breaking Point TV and a cameraman for Luke Palmer - Bass Masters Elite Pro Series. After Aaron decided to step away from The Breaking Point TV, he stepped into the role of tracking and recovering deer with a drone to fill the void during the Fall. He currently off...

September is in the rearview mirror and there's a lot to discuss. In today's episode, Alex Comstock and Jeremy Lopez get together to break down the recent elk hunt in Montana. Lopy just returned from 12 days chasing elk in the prairies. The guys discuss what the 2024 elk season presented, lessons learned, key takeaways, hunting pressure, weather, quiet elk, hunting elk like mule deer, and everythi...

In this episode Alex Comstock sits down with Aaron Olsen from Next Step Outdoors , as they discuss all things as it pertains to traveling for whitetails. From how to decide where to stay, all the logisitics that go into doing an out of state hunt and more, Aaron is very versed as he travels all over the country each fall in pursuit of whitetails. After driling down on this topic, the guys switch g...

Elk season is in full swing, and Lopy is headed to the great state of Montana! In today's episode, Alex Comstock and Jeremy Lopez sit down and talk all things elk hunting. The guys dive into how critical it is to have good hunting partners, tasks to get done before leaving for a hunt, what to do when you arrive at your unit, how long to give a spot before moving, how to locate elk, what to do when...

Welcome back to another episode of the WDNA Podcast. In today's episode, Alex Comstock and Jeremy Lopez chat with Michael Mancl of The Breaking Point TV . Michael resides in the great state of Iowa and has been filming and producing hunts for The Breaking Point TV for 12 seasons. The guys dive into Michael's background, hunting in Iowa, tips for nonresidents who want to hunt in Iowa, how Michael g...

Early season has come and gone in NoDak! The Team started the season off with a bang and topped it off with Alex's biggest buck to date. In today's episode, Alex Comstock and Jeremy Lopez get together and break down how Alex killed a giant velvet buck that scored over 160". The guys dive into how the hunt unfolded from start to finish, what tactics Alex used going into that sit, why he chose to si...

Deer season has officially begun and the Team started out with a bang! Today's episode is coming at you live from North Dakota Deer Camp. Team members Alex Comstock, Jeremy Lopez, and Luke Eilefson sit down with buddies Parker Kleive and Tyler Tedlund. The guys recap the first three days of deer season in North Dakota, what happened on a crazy Saturday night, what tactics were used, takeaways from...

Hunting season is FINALLY here! In today's episode, Alex Comstock and Jeremy Lopez catch up and talk about what their hunting seasons are shaping up to be. The guys dive into upcoming hunts, what the Team has been up to lately, summer buck inventory, key takeaways from the offseason, archery, where WDNA is headed, and how to attack the start of the hunting season. This episode was recorded remotel...

In today's episode, Alex Comstock and Jeremy Lopez are joined by Shane Indrebo. Shane is part-owner and operator of the  North American Shed Hunting Club and son of Tom Indrebo. He was born and raised in Buffalo County, WI, and was immediately immersed in hunting big deer. Shane quickly fell in love with finding big antlers and telling the story behind each one. He's a talented photographer and vi...