Jake Hofer

The WHTL Podcast - Whitetail Deer Hunting Tactics, Stories & Expert Guests

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Welcome to Trail Cam Radio, as we dive into all things trail cameras, deer hunting, whitetails, wildlife research, outdoors, camera traps, and expert guest advice. Speaking from our own experience of running a trail camera company over the years, we hope to share as much valuable information through this deer hunting podcast.

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Jake Hofer

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Sports

Latest episode

Jul 7, 2026

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Episodes

#207 - BIG BUCK DOWN IN KANSAS!!! Chads Week Hunting Kansas With Clint Campbell! 16.11.2021

Ever watch spot and stalk hunts in the flatlands out west for whitetail and think man does that look awesome? In this weeks episode, Chad and Clint are on the road in Kansas discussing their week chasing some public land spot and stalk whitetails. It has been an awesome week for the Exodus Team with 4 people in the office all filling tags.  Connect: https://linktr.ee/exodustrailcameras https://lin...

#206 - MINDSET IS KEY WHEN HUNTING THE RUT!!! 6 Things You Need To Know! 09.11.2021

Are you mentally ready for the grind we call THE RUT? In this weeks episode, chad breaks down a couple of things he has learned about his rut hunting mindset. We cover: -Expect Success but be willing to accept and learn from failures -Emotional Intelligence   -Persistence and Effort -Focus -Staying Positive -Discipline   Connect: https://linktr.ee/exodustrailcameras https://linktr.ee/TheLandPodcas...

#206 - SOUTHERN OHIO HILL COUNTRY! Chads Week Scouting And Hunting With Dan Infalt And Joe Rentmeester! 02.11.2021

Want to know how The Hunting Beast hunts hill country? Listen as Chad interviews Dan Infalt and Joe Rentmeester from The Hunting Beast about how they come up with a plan of attack for taking on big woods hill country bucks.    In this podcast, we cover: -How to scout hill country -How mature bucks move differently than 2 and 3 year old bucks -Hunting the upper 1/3's -Reading sign to find buck beds...

#205 - PUBLIC LAND BIG WOODS Scrape Strategies for Right Now 26.10.2021

Want to learn what bucks do this time of year? Listen as Cameron interviews Steve Sherk Jr. about his late Oct and early Nov strategies.  Steve runs a ton of trail cameras throughout PA and is a wealth of knowledge for maximizing the most out of your season.  Connect: https://linktr.ee/exodustrailcameras https://linktr.ee/TheLandPodcast

#204 - Pre-Rut Tactics That You Should Know! - Clint Campbell: Truth From the Stand 19.10.2021

Listen up! In this episode, we talk with Clint from Truth From the Stand Podcast. Chad and Clint talk about pre-rut, trail camera strategy, and much more.    Connect: https://linktr.ee/exodustrailcameras https://linktr.ee/TheLandPodcast  

#203 - Find the Specific Scrape Sign to Shoot a Mature Buck 12.10.2021

Have you ever wondered how to hunt scrapes with more efficiency? Listen to public land veteran Ryan Glitzky break down his hunting tactics for hunting scrapes and the rut!    Connect: https://linktr.ee/exodustrailcameras https://linktr.ee/TheLandPodcast    

#202 - FORT MCCOY Wisconsin bow hunt: Dan Infalt & Company Recap! 05.10.2021

Ever wondered what it's like to share a camp with big buck killers like Dan Infalt and the Beast Crew? In this episode, Chad and Cameron share their hunt within Wisconsin.  - Sharing a camp with Dan Infalt - The struggles of learning new terrain in 4 days - Letting the deer tell you where they are - Identifying "hot sign" and knowing when to set up on it - What we'd do differently for the next out...

#201 - Why You Should Have a Long Term Trail Camera Strategy and How! - Don Higgins & THP 28.09.2021

In this week's episode, we're sharing a conversation from a couple of podcasts we have done with Don Higgins from @Chasing Giants with Higgins Outdoors and Greg Clements and Aaron Warbritton From @The Hunting Public where we discussed long term trail camera strategies for collecting annual data. Be sure to tune in for two different strategies on how to use trail cameras long-term! https://linktr.e...

#200 - Killing Specific Mature Bucks: It's All in The Details - Thomas MLSna 21.09.2021

Are you wanting to finally seal the deal on a target buck? This podcast could help you creep you into the next level of success.  We cover:  Trail Camera Master Class  The Devil Is In The Details  Hanging Sets in the Middle of Night?  Much More Connect with Thomas: https://www.theuntamedambition.com/ Connect: https://linktr.ee/exodustrailcameras https://linktr.ee/TheLandPodcast  

#199 - BIG BUCK DOWN! Cameron's Early Season in Open Country NODAK 14.09.2021

Listen to the story of Cameron's personal best buck! The strategy for this hunt was to focus on water sources because of the drought conditions many western states have experienced this summer. In the open terrain, getting a visual on a buck is the first step so Cameron and Tre spend the first three mornings and evenings on the glass trying to locate a shooter buck.   https://linktr.ee/exodustrail...

#198 - Idaho Elk Hunt! KS, OH, WI, and IL Deer Season Predictions 07.09.2021

Who's ready for deer season? This episode we talk about Exodus news, Chad's Idaho elk hunt, upcoming season changes. Some the changes we cover are hunting tactics, gear adjustments, and much more.  https://linktr.ee/exodustrailcameras https://linktr.ee/TheLandPodcast  

#197 - Dream DIY OTC Whitetail Hunt With Tony Peterson 31.08.2021

Whats the best state for an DIY OTC whitetail hunt? You'll probably be surprised by Tony Peterson, of Meat Eaters answer.  We cover:  - No one cares what you shoot - Developing a great DIY whitetail hunt - Rapid Fire Questions  https://linktr.ee/exodustrailcameras https://linktr.ee/TheLandPodcast  

#196 - What Would Mark Kenyon Do? DIY Out State Hunts, Back 40 Strategy & More 24.08.2021

In this episode, we put Mark Kenyon through his own hunting gauntlet and ask him a series of questions for different hunting scenarios.  Get ready as we cover: - DIY Out of State Hunts  - Relocating to Make Thing Happen  - The Back 40 Project  - Rapid Fire Questions  https://linktr.ee/exodustrailcameras https://linktr.ee/TheLandPodcast

#195 - The most OVERLOOKED $20 gear to SAVE YOUR FEET! 19.08.2021

In this week's Gear or Gadget episode we have Byron Horton from the Whitetail Experience in to review some mobile hunting whitetail gear! These reviews aren't the typical read off a product listings spec sheet. These are real life use cases, talking about gear we have spent our own money on! https://linktr.ee/exodustrailcameras https://linktr.ee/TheLandPodcast

#194 - Early Season Scrape Tactics That WORK! Dan Infalt and John Eberhart 17.08.2021

In this week's episode, we're sharing two conversations from highly respected and talented deer hunters. We talk with Dan Infalt about his early season bow hunting tactics over scrapes. We also talk with John Eberhart about how he sets up on scrapes for deer hunting.  Tune in and get ready to take some notes! https://linktr.ee/exodustrailcameras https://linktr.ee/TheLandPodcast  

#193 - Gear or Gadget: Getting rid of Paracord FOREVER! Better options for Mobile Hunters 12.08.2021

In this week's episode of Gear or Gadget, we have Jared and Brian from the Habitat Podcast in studio to show us some of their favorite gear for deer hunting. These product reviews are based off of our use in the field with these products. We aren't just going to read you the spec sheet off the product listing from the manufacturer's website! Lets go!     https://linktr.ee/exodustrailcameras   http...

#192 - What Increasing Your Trail Camera Fleet Does To Your Hunting 10.08.2021

In this episode, Jake interviews Homie from the Whitetail Legacy Podcast about how cameras have impacted their whitetail hunting, what they've learned from running more cameras, and much more.  https://linktr.ee/exodustrailcameras https://linktr.ee/TheLandPodcast

#191 - How to Save Up To Buy Land: Buying Land With Cash - Brian Halbleib 03.08.2021

Brian Halbleib co-host of Habitat Podcast joins us to talk about his land journey over the years. Brian is a police officer and his wife is a school teacher You'll get to learn how he saved up to purchase his first 25-acre parcel and what it turned into in just under 13 years. This episode provides plenty of practical advice for anyone aiming toward purchasing their first piece of ground.    https...

#190 - The Perfect Summer Trail Camera Set To Find Mature Whitetails 27.07.2021

In this episode, we cover a lot of summer trail camera tactics and tips.  Summer Trail Camera Tips: - Running Cell Cameras (USE a Solar Panel) - Locations For Summer Cell Cams - Creating Community Scrapes Now  - Revisiting Elevated Sets - Keep ants OUT of your camera    Connect:  https://linktr.ee/exodustrailcameras https://linktr.ee/TheLandPodcast

#189 - Joe Rentmeester: Late Summer Scouting and Early Season Tactics 20.07.2021

In this episode, we sit down with Joe Rentmeester after recording a Whitetail Cribs episode. Joe is part of the Hunting Beast Crew and has an impressive whitetail resume. Learn some his deer hunting tactics for late summer scouting and early season hunts.  Connect with Joe: IG - @rentmeesterjoe Connect With Exodus: https://linktr.ee/exodustrailcameras https://linktr.ee/TheLandPodcast  

#188 - Dan Infalt & Mario Trafficante: The Beast Stand Is HERE! 13.07.2021

Dan Infalt and Mario Trafficante break down The Hunting Beasts' newest treestand at their facility in Wisconsin.  Beast Gear changes the industry once again by offering the most advanced mobile hang-on treestand built to withstand the rigors of the daily mobile hunter and those hunters looking to make a move on that elusive buck that is just out of reach of their fixed set-up. Made in the USA! Con...

# 187 - What You REALLY Can Learn With Cell Cameras W/ Jeff Sturgis 06.07.2021

In this episode, we sit down with Jeff Sturgis to talk about how he uses cellular trail cameras to monitor deer movement along with many other learning opportunities like:  - See How Weather Impact Deer Movement  - Wind Speeds  - Water Hole Activity = Increase in Rut Activity  - And Much More Connect:  https://linktr.ee/exodustrailcameras   https://linktr.ee/TheLandPodcast  

#186 - WI Whitetail Cribs Recap (We Stopped with Dan Infalt, Jeff Strugis, Jared Scheffler, & More!) 01.07.2021

Bonus Episode: In this episode, Chad and Cameron recap our most recent trip to Wisconsin. Listen along as we recap one of the most stacked trips we've put together.  Connect: https://linktr.ee/exodustrailcameras https://linktr.ee/TheLandPodcast  

#185 - Jeff Sturgis: Small Parcel Deer Hunting | Summer Whitetail Food | Mock Scrapes That Work! 29.06.2021

In this episode, we're sharing a conversation from our most recent trip to Wisconsin/Minnesota. After recording a Whitetail Cribs with Jeff Sturgis we have him answer questions submitted by listeners.   We cover: - Deadly Mock Scrapes - Small Parcel Deer Hunting - Summer Food Strategy  - And Much More  Connect: https://linktr.ee/exodustrailcameras https://linktr.ee/TheLandPodcast  

#184 - Finding a Summer Buck to Kill in November With Don Higgins 22.06.2021

In this episode, we catch up with Don Higgins. We hear the story of Mel (the #2 typical shot in Illinois). And cover some of the following:  Finding a summer buck to kill in the rut?  What do you see all great parcels having in common? Summer bucks- Nov 6th ish - you ask this next?  What was one thing you cringe at for what you did previously on a farm?  https://linktr.ee/exodustrailcameras   http...

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