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

Episodes

#35 - How To Properly Store Trail Cameras 21.03.2019 20:09

In this episode, we discuss how to properly store your trail cameras for the 'off-season.' We cover the full process and procedure to ensure your cameras will be up and running for next season. Feel free to connect with us: Instagram- @Exodustrailcameras Facebook- @Exodusoutdoorgear www.exodusoutdoorgear.com info@exodusoutdoorgear.com

#34 - Matt Pudenz: How To Use A Rubbing Post For Awesome Buck Videos 19.03.2019 37:31

In this episode, we interview our good friend Matt Pudenz. Matt is a trail camera enthusiasts that uses his cameras to take stellar photos and videos. Listen in as we discuss, using trail cameras in the offseason, how to set up a rubbing post, hunting small parcels in Iowa. Connect With Matt: IG: @TrailCamTrophies_ Website: https://trailcamtrophies.com/ FB: @TrailCamTrophies IG: @adventuressm...

#33 - Jason Michael: Couch Surfing for Public Land Bucks 14.03.2019 46:51

In this episode, Jake and Chad interview Jason Michael. Jason has been couch surfing for public land bucks the past twenty years. Listen in as we discuss: Jason's World Turkey Slam Hunting Bucks on Public Land Jason's Typical Whitetail Season Using OnX to find hunting properties Feel free to connect with us: Instagram- @Exodustrailcameras Facebook- @Exodusoutdoorgear www.exodusoutdoorgear.com...

#32 - Dan Johnson: Recovering A Wounded Buck 12.03.2019 56:32

In this episode, Jake and Chad interview Dan Johnson of the 9Finger Chronicles. We discuss, his last season, trail camera data, recovering his biggest buck to date, and much more. Connect with Dan: Sportsmen's Nation Dan's Instagram Sportsmen's Nation YouTube Feel free to connect with us: Instagram- @Exodustrailcameras Facebook- @Exodusoutdoorgear www.exodusoutdoorgear.com info@exodusoutdoorgear...

#31 - John Mulligan: Early Season Trail Camera Tactics 08.03.2019 1:06:22

In this episode, we interview, John Mulligan. John is a whitetail deer hunter who spends his Novembers in Iowa and runs many trail cameras. Listen in as we discuss: - Using Scents - Early Season Trail Camera Strategies - Side Bar Convos Connect with John: IG: @johnny.utah.hunt Web: arrowwildco.com Feel free to connect with us: Instagram- @Exodustrailcameras Facebook- @Exodusoutdoorgear www.e...

#30 - Don Higgins: Using Trail Cameras To Kill Specific Mature Bucks 05.03.2019 48:59

In this episode, Jake and Chad interview Don Higgins of Real Wold Wildlife Products. We discuss- how to use trail cameras to kill specific bucks, fully utilizing your trail camera arsenal, and much more. Connect With Don: Real World Wildlife Product Facebook/HigginsOutdoors Feel free to connect with us: Instagram- @Exodustrailcameras Facebook- @Exodusoutdoorgear www.exodusoutdoorgear.com in...

#29 - Maven Optics: How The DTC Model is Changing The Game 26.02.2019 37:29

In this episode, Jake and Chad interview two of the co-founders of Maven Optics, Mike and Cade. We had a chance to sit down with Maven Optics at the Great American Outdoor Show and talk about their optics and business model. Maven is a fellow direct-to-consumer company in the industry and we discuss the benefits of the business model for consumers and the businesses themselves. They Discuss: How...

#28 - Cody D'acquisto's Full Season Approach 19.02.2019 47:56

In this episode, Jake and Chad interview Cody D'acquisto and discuss his full-season approach. We discuss: - Cody's Whitetail Success Over the Past 12 Years - Early Season Strategy - Cody's Trail Cam Strategy - Locating Target Bucks Connect with Cody D'Acquisto and XOP: Cody's Instagram XOP Gear's Website LWCG's Website Feel free to connect with us: Instagram Facebook Website

#27 - Hunting Big Bucks on East Coast Public Lands Greg Litzinger 12.02.2019 48:30

In this episode, Jake and Chad interview New Jersey bowhunter, Greg Litzinger. Greg is an avid public land archer who chases whitetails all-around difficult hunting environments. We discuss: - How He Uses Trail Cameras - Hunting Pressure in New Jersey - Age Structure - Reading Deer Rubs For Specific Bucks - Hunting With a Purpose - The Hard Knocks of Learning to Hunt Next Level Bucks Conn...

#26 - The Hunting Public: Deer Tour Recap 05.02.2019 18:41

In this episode, Jake and Chad interview some of the crew with The Hunting Public. We discuss: - 2018 Deer Tour - Hunting Public Ground - What's in store for 2019 Connect with THP: Instagram- @TheHuntingPublic Facebook- @TheHuntingPublic Youtube- The Hunting Public Exodus Outdoor Gear: Instagram- @Exodustrailcameras Facebook- @Exodusoutdoorgear www.exodusoutdoorgear.com info@exodusoutdoorgea...

#25 - Everything You Need to Know About the Exodus Render 04.02.2019 29:23

In this episode, Jake and Chad discuss everything about our new Verizon 4GLTE camera, The Render. Leave a written review for a chance to win one of the first Exodus Renders! Web Application for the Render: https://scoutek.com/ Feel free to connect with us: Instagram- @Exodustrailcameras Facebook- @Exodusoutdoorgear www.exodusoutdoorgear.com info@exodusoutdoorgear.com

#24 - Running Trail Cameras in Vast Michigan Terrain With Kevin and Jordan of 'The Forest' 28.01.2019 51:17

In this episode, Jake and Chad interview Kevin Vistisen and Jordan Jorden Susewitz about their new film The Forest. Video Version- http://bit.ly/2SdqGjX We discuss: - How The Film Originated - Their 2018 Season - What they learned from running cameras on a 100,000-acre piece of public ground - Homemade Grunt Call - Make Hunting Fun Again Connect with Kevin: The Deer Hunter Podcast IG- @D...

#23 - John Eberhart - Hunting Public Land Pressured Bucks, Tree Saddle, and Scent Control 23.01.2019 1:03:59

We're diving into the Exodus archive once again for an interview we did with John Eberhart at his home in 2017. Video Version of Interview: http://bit.ly/2AO8zqM We talk about: - Pressured Mature Buck Patterns - Keying In Early Season Food Source that Transition to Rut Locations - Scouting Terrain for Mature Bucks - Using Saddles For Deer Hunting - Key Scent Control Tactics - Strategically Huntin...

#22 - Josh Profitt - Using Trail Cameras To Fill Public Land Buck Tags 22.01.2019 46:36

In this episode, Jake and Chad interview Josh Profitt. They discuss: - A Season Recap For Josh - Various Trail Cam Placement Strategies on Public Land - Scrapes and Public Land Bucks - Wild Public Land Stories Connect with Josh: Instagram- @bg_bowhunter Feel free to connect with us: Instagram- @Exodustrailcameras Facebook- @Exodusoutdoorgear www.exodusoutdoorgear.com info@exodusoutdoorgear.com ...

#21 - The Element Crew Running Texas Trail Cams 15.01.2019 31:25

In this episode, Jake and Chad interview the guys from the Element Podcast. They talk: - Texas Trail Cameras - How They Started The Element - Chasing Bucks in the Great Plains of Kansas - Hunting Highly Pressured Whitetails on Texas Public Ground Connect with the Element: - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz6TOVPZ0qFu13ldyjca3GQ - https://www.instagram.com/theelementpodcast/ Feel free to connect...

#20 - Jeff Sturgis At ATA 11.01.2019 19:45

In this episode, Jake and Chad interview Jeff Strugis of Whitetail Habitat Solutions at 2019 ATA. - Quick Introduction - Deer Hunting Tips - Small Parcel Trail Cameras Connect With Jeff: - https://www.instagram.com/whitetail_habitat_solutions/ - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm2kmwM1LIRjrnbqynMjTzQ - https://www.instagram.com/whitetail_habitat_solutions/ Feel free to connect with...

#19- Lifes A Passion Pursue It 10.01.2019 57:19

In this episode, Jake and Chad discuss the roots behind Exodus and what's in store for 2019. - Life's A Passion Pursue It - 2019 Goals Business and Personal - Whitetail Goals for 2019 - Deer Talk

#18 - Trail Camera Troubleshooting. 01.01.2019 29:13

In this episode, Jake and Chad discuss trail camera troubleshooting. - Corrupt SD Cards - No Night Images - Pink Hue on Images - Potential Causes of Camera Not Triggering - More Trail Camera Troubleshooting Tips

#17 - A Glance at 2018 18.12.2018 39:14

2018 has cruised by and Jake and Chad discuss all things trail cameras and whitetails from this past calendar year. - The Launch of the Trek - The Year of the Beast - A Recap of #VelvetFest - For Life Campaign -YETI/NRA - Big Bucks Across the Nation - KUIU - Finishing the Render - Looking Foward to 2019

#16 - How To Improve Your Trail Cam Images 11.12.2018 48:33

In this episode, Jake and Chad discuss how to improve your trail camera photos. Understanding Basic photography controlling the light aperture shutter speed gain/iso Manual Control Auto - exposure tables written to provide best image quality under an environment that the camera is reading. Trail Cameras light metering system fixed aperture lens exposure tables Using the correct settings MP Fl...

#15 - Cold Weather & Trail Cameras 04.12.2018 52:06

In this episode, Jake and Chad discuss running trail cameras in cold weather for whitetails. Here's a quick outline of the discussion: Lithium Batteries Shifting Cameras Fresh Sign With Snow Food Sources Low-Impact Areas Find the Survivors Locate The Late Does in Heat - (For this season and annual data) Moving in for the Kill Daylight Movement Cold Fronts

#14 - Dave & Dean Giarrizzo of Tag N Brag 27.11.2018 1:17:59

In this episode, Jake interviews David and Dean Giarrizzo of Team Tag N Brag. We discuss: - Whitetail History - Hunting Multiple States - Tagging Mature Bucks Year After Year Connect with Tag N Brag: Tag N Brags Instagram Youtube Facebook Feel free to connect with us: Instagram Facebook Website

#13 - Q/A - When is the Cell Cam Coming & More 20.11.2018 52:33

In this episode, Jake and Chad answer questions from - When is your next camera going to be released? - How is the cell camera coming along? - Who makes the best trail cams? - Post Rut Tactics - How has your season gone? - What's been the most rewarding and challenging part of running Exodus? Feel free to connect with us: Instagram Facebook Website

#12 - Season Update - Big Buck Down & Capitalizing on Late November 13.11.2018 1:24:31

In this episode, Jake and Chad discuss: Chad's Update: - Local Public/Private - Trip With Clint - Shawnee Buck Dead Jake's Update: - Learning New Ground - Using Annual Data - Connecting With a Buck Chad and Jake's plans for the rest of the season. Feel free to connect with us: Instagram Facebook Website

#11 - Dan Coffman Record Book Bucks and Trail Cameras 06.11.2018 1:46:40

In this episode, Jake and Chad interview Dan Coffman and discuss the Coffman Buck, trail cameras, and hunting strategies. Connect with Dan: Dan's Instagram Feel free to connect with us: Instagram Facebook Website info@exodusoutdoorgear.com