Derrick Dixon

Whitetail Research

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Whitetail Research is a podcast about figuring out what deer actually do, not what we think they do. Hosted by Derrick Dixon, the show delves into real-world observations, fieldwork, and long-term whitetail research, utilizing drones, maps, and time spent on the ground. We talk movement, bedding, pressure, access, and the small details that separate patterns from guesswork. It’s part science, part experience, and a lot of honest conversation, built for hunters and land managers who want to understand deer a little better every season.

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Derrick Dixon

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Turkey Decline & Research | Patrick Wightman 13.05.2026 1:08:56

Today’s guest is Patrick Wightman, the new National Director of Wild Turkey Research and Science for the National Wild Turkey Federation. Patrick brings more than a decade of turkey research experience to the role. He earned degrees from Paul Smith’s College, Louisiana State University, and the University of Georgia, where he most recently worked as an assistant research professor leading indepen...

The Art of Hunting Mature Bucks from the Ground | Zach Ferenbaugh 11.03.2026 3:07:53

Come along as I try to get inside Zach Ferenbaugh’s head and understand how he consistently positions himself within bow range of mature bucks while hunting from the ground. This podcast is built for hunters who want to understand deer, not just hunt them. My Favorite Hunt PATREON ONX CODE Website Instagram SPOTIFY APPLE PODCASTS #hunting #bowhunting #archery #drone #wildliferesearch #deer #deerhu...

John Eberhart on Bowhunting Pressured Whitetails 27.02.2026 2:38:05

This podcast is built for hunters who want to understand deer, not just hunt them. Today I’m joined by legendary bowhunter John Eberhart out of Michigan, a man who has spent over six decades hunting exclusively public and permission ground. JOHN’S LINKS BOOKS: www. Tethrd.com/DIYBucksWEBSITE: www.deer-john.netYOUTUBE: www.youtube.com/@eberhartoutdoors4219MORE WHITETAIL RESEARCH CONTENTPATREON: htt...

Challenging Mature Buck Behavior w/Dan Infalt 08.02.2026 55:23

Welcome to the first Whitetail Research Podcast episode. I’m not a podcaster by trade; I research whitetail deer. But over the past few years, I realized something powerful: I’ve built a unique body of research through thermal drone observation, mapping, and countless hours in the field that deserves to be challenged, tested, and compared against some of the best bowhunters in the world. That’s wh...