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

#133 - Finding and Killing Specific Bucks With Heath Cisco 22.09.2020

In this episode, we sit down with Heath Cisco to discuss how to find big bucks, scouting them, knowing when to strike, and ultimately tagging a specific buck.  Over the years Heath has found great success chasing whitetail across the midwest and he recounts some of his success stories from over the years.  Feel free to connect with us: Instagram Facebook Website LinkTree

#132 - Damian Riffle: This Moon Phase Kills Big Bucks 15.09.2020

In this episode, we sit down with Damian Riffle. Riffle is a whitetail deer hunter from Ohio who has had great success hunting bucks at a specific moon phase.  Feel free to connect with us: Instagram Facebook Website LinkTree

#131 - Reading Rubs & Taking Notes with Greg Litzinger 08.09.2020

On this episode of Trail Cam Radio, we sit down with East Coast public land deer hunter, Greg Litzinger. Greg is no stranger to chasing bucks on public ground with heavy hunting pressure. Listen in on Greg's tactics, approach to hunting New Jersey public ground, reading specific buck sign, and some interesting stories.  Connect with Greg: Bowhunting Fiend: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNE6......

#130 - John Eberhart: 50+ P&Y Bucks (31 in Michigan) 01.09.2020

John Eberhart is an experienced whitetail deer hunter from the heavily hunted state of Michigan, where he has thirty-one state record bucks.  Feel free to connect with us: Instagram Facebook Website LinkTree

#129 - Perry Russo: Killing Giant Bucks on East Winds 25.08.2020

In this week's episode, we sit down with Perry Silvio Russo. Perry is a former QDMA regional director and lifetime MI, native. Over the years, Perry has tagged some incredible Michigan bucks over the years. We discuss east winds, deer management, how deer travel on parcels, and much more.  Perry's Book: https://amzn.to/34v1wDc   Feel free to connect with us: Instagram Facebook Website LinkTree  

#128 - Learning To Hunt MI Bucks to IA Public Land Giants 18.08.2020

In this episode, we sit down with David Ferianc. David is a Michigan native that has been hunting the majority of his life. We discuss how he's improved as a hunter with the help of John Eberhart. Feel free to connect with us: Instagram Facebook Website LinkTree  

#127 - How Does the Moon Impact Big Bucks? FT: John Eberhart, Justin Hollandsworth, Ryan Springer, and David Feranic 13.08.2020

In this episode we ask John Eberhart, Justin Hollandsworth, Ryan Springer, and David Feranic how does the moon impact deer? You might be surprised by some of the answers, but listen in as we mash up the conversations of some great deer hunters.  What do you think about the moon?  Feel free to connect with us: Instagram Facebook Website LinkTree

#126 - The Deer Hunter's Podcast 2020 Gear Breakdown 11.08.2020

In this episode, we sit down with Kevin from the Deer Hunter Podcast. Kevin pays great attention to the gear he uses and we sit down to talk with him about some things that have him excited for this upcoming season.  IG - deerhunter_podcast https://deerhunterpodcast.com/ Feel free to connect with us: Instagram Facebook Website LinkTree

#125 - How to Schedule Your RutCation with Precision With the Whitetail Legacy Podcast 04.08.2020

For Today's podcast, we're sitting down with Cody and Homie from the Whitetail Legacy Podcast. We sat down with them this past Sunday bright and early before doing some camera work later that morning. In this podcast, we discuss their long term trail camera strategies and how they plan to spend their rutcation this upcoming year. IG: @whitetail_legacy_podcast POD- Whitetail Legacy Podcast  Feel fr...

#124 - Thursday Threshold: How Often Should You Check Trail Cameras 30.07.2020

In this episode, we ask Dan Bayus, Mike Perry, Justin Hollandsworth, and Clint Campbell the same question. How Often Should You Check Trail Cameras? This is part of a new series where we ask calculated hunters a question with no definitive answer.  Feel free to connect with us: Instagram Facebook Website LinkTree

#123 - West Virginia Summer Scouting Trip, We Found Some Big Bucks! 28.07.2020

In this episode, we catch up with Clint from Truth From the Stand after a day of scouting in the WV. Listen in as we cover a wide variety of topics.  Feel free to connect with us: Instagram Facebook Website LinkTree

#122 - Justin Hollandsworth: Using Ebikes, October Success, and Hunting the Moon 21.07.2020

In this episode, we sit down with Justin Hollandsworth and discuss some great whitetail topics.  We discuss:  - Using Ebikes for accessing whitetails - Justin's success formula for October giants - Hunting the Moon and what it means to Justin  Connect with Justin: - IG: @masonsdad1975 Feel free to connect with us: Instagram Facebook Website LinkTree

#121 - Killing Bucks in PA/NY/OH With Mike Perry 16.07.2020

In this episode of Trail Cam Radio, we visit with Mike Perry from Pennsylvania. Mike is a supervisor for the Erie Times-News. Get ready to hear some of his favorite hunting stories from over the years and check out some bucks he's tagged from New York, Ohio, and PA. Feel free to connect with us: Instagram Facebook Website LinkTree

#120 - Where is the Cell Cam Market & Where is it Headed? 14.07.2020

Today we have a discussion about the cellular trail camera market, how it's evolved up to this point and where it's headed to.  Feel free to connect with us: Instagram Facebook Website LinkTree

#119 - Dissecting New Ground With Dan Bayus 07.07.2020

In this episode, we have Dan Bayus in the studio to discuss the new farm he purchased in Ohio, scouting for whitetails, and much more.  Connect with Dan - IG: @danbayus Feel free to connect with us: Instagram Facebook Website LinkTree

#118 - The Most Accurate Way to Age Mature Deer: Cementum Annuli 30.06.2020

In this episode, we catch up with Heather from Deer Age and discuss cementum annuli and aging deer with science. - What is Cementum annuli?  - Cementum annuli vs. eruption-wear - Accuracy of North vs. South  - What Heather has learned from aging deer across the country.  - A 22-Year-Old PA Doe https://deerage.com/ Feel free to connect with us: Instagram Facebook Website LinkTree  

#117 - Don't Check Trail Cameras Without These Items & More (Q/A Episode) 26.06.2020

In this episode, we're covering the second leg of the q/a that were submitted.  Here's what we cover:  - Trek vs. Lift II  - Nebraska Early Season Hunt?  - Finding New Places to Hunt in the 'Off Season'  - Using Cameras to Learn New Farms - Using Trail Cameras on Big Food Locations  - The Trail Cam Essentials - What Would it Like to Be a Deer?  Feel free to connect with us: Instagram Facebook Webs...

#116 - How To Find Big Velvet Bucks, Food Transitions, And False Triggers 23.06.2020

In this episode, we break down some great questions for the Exodus tribe. Listen in as we cover:  - False Triggers - Finding Summer Bucks - Stand Locations  Feel free to connect with us: Instagram Facebook Website LinkTree

115 - Whitetail Cribs is Over (For Now) 17.06.2020

In this bonus episode, we're explaining why Whitetail Cribs is taking a quick intermission for two weeks. Car shopping and a quick summer scouting update.  Feel free to connect with us: Instagram Facebook Website LinkTree

#114 - New Mobile Stand Company Coming? A Reborn Trail Camera Believer 16.06.2020

In this episode, we hop on the phone with Kevin from the Deer Hunter Podcast. Buckle up for a marathon episode that covers a wide variety of topics.  Feel free to connect with us: Instagram Facebook Website LinkTree

#113 -Trailer Conversion For DIY Whitetail Trips & Summer Scouting 09.06.2020

In this episode, we talk with Clint Campbell (Truth From The Stand Podcast). We discuss his summer scouting to this point and the great sign he came across last weekend.  We also cover his newest project - a trailer conversion for out of state whitetail hunts.  Learn:  - The total budget - Equipment Used - Where to Draw Inspiration   Connect with Clint:  IG - @truthfromthestand All his Links in on...

#112 - Exodus Render, KUIU's New Line, And Summertime Trail Cam Talk 02.06.2020

In this week's episode, we cover a handful of topics including:  - Turkey Season Conclusion - New KUIU VALO: Testing the whitetail market?  - Rogan's $100M deal  - Iowa Pref. Points - Not Going to Kansas - Hot Tips for Summer Trail Cams - Summer Content Trip    Feel free to connect with us: - Instagram - Facebook - Website

#111 - Steve Sherk: Mobile Hunting Vs. Set Stand Locations 26.05.2020

In this episode, we sit down with Steve Sherk and discuss shed season recap, antler restrictions, mobile hunting vs set locations,   wind and thermals, and Steve's 3 tips for new hunters. Feel free to connect with us: - Instagram - Facebook - Website

#110 - Early Summer Trail Cam Strategies & A Single Season Archery Turkey Grand Slam 19.05.2020

In this episode, we sit down with John Mulligan and talk about his wild 42 days, 7000-mile adventure to complete a single season turkey grand slam in a single season. We also discuss some early summer trail camera strategies.  Connect with John:  Bourbon Barrel Calls Arrow Wild TV Johnny Utah Creative  IG: @johnny.utah.hunt Web: arrowwildco.com Turkey Tour 2020- Single Season Slam: https://bit.ly/...

#110 - Access Routes Kill Big Bucks With Johnny Stewart 12.05.2020

In this episode, we sit down with Johnny Stewart all about access routes. John is a deer hunter that has hunted across the nation and consistently finds a way to get on trophy deer. Listen in as he talks about the process of improving as a deer hunter. Connect with Johnny: IG - @TheJohnnyStewart Feel free to connect with us: - Instagram - Facebook - Website

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