Hunt Detail

Hunt Detail

Hunt Detail, hosted by Jacob Coons and published every Wednesday, is an introspective look at the nuance within woodsmanship, hunting gear, and the details within hunts that result in a filled tag or tag soup. If you are dedicated to evolving and growing as a hunter, then join Jacob as he dives deep into hunting strategies, tactics, gear and a growth mindset within the hunting discipline.

Episodes

"Rut-Cation" Checklist

October 28, 2025 • 19 mins
HERE. WE. GO. The pre-rut is waning and the rut is nearly upon us...depending on where you live regionally. So, how will stay sane? Today, Jacob goes through a checklist of his own to help him stay sane as we go into the most wonderful time of the year. It can be a grind...but on the other side...it is usually worth it. Problems can arise when we scroll social media and see others having success and wonder...why can't that be me? R...
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How to Live in a Van: Run & Gun Rut Set Up

October 21, 2025 • 23 mins

We are on the eve of the whitetail Super Bowl. It will come fast and furious...so let's be ready to grab a quick hunt before work or after work...maybe hunt a full day and call in sick. What do you need in your car and in your pack to make sure that you can pivot quickly and stay in the woods to experience the magic of a mature buck chasing a doe right to your tree. Thanks for listening and enjoy!

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Public Land Whitetail Q&A

October 18, 2025 • 29 mins
We are inching ever closer to the fall hunting season. Now is the time to get out and do some summer glassing for those velvet whitetails. In today's episode, Jacob answers some questions about hunting public land for whitetails. Some of the questions include the following: - How do I find an overlooked spot? - What food sources should I key in on? - How do I get a deer out of a remote spot?  - How does wind and thermals play a rol...
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Hunt Map App Updates: OnX, Spartan Forge, GoHunt

October 18, 2025 • 31 mins
The availability of offline mapping and the associated tools with hunt map app platforms is arguably the most significant technological change in the hunting space ever. Sure, trail cams and cell cams have made a difference, but everyone who hunts any sort of big game is likely using some sort of hunt map application. In today's episode, Jacob shares some of the updates that he has taken note of over the past year with the 6 top hu...
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Broadhead & Arrow Ballistics Study Pt. 1

October 18, 2025 • 26 mins
If you have ever wondered what arrow vane combination controls broadheads the best, how different are the aerodynamics between a fixed and mechanical broadhead, or does a 4mm arrow shaft really make a difference, then you should be excited to hear that prominent bowhunter, and author, James Yates (Western Bowhunter Magazine) has published the data that he independently gathered while working to answer these and many other questions...
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Broadhead & Arrow Ballistics Study Pt. 2

October 18, 2025 • 21 mins
In today's episode, Jacob will dive into part 2 of the study that was recently shared by James Yates with Western Hunter Magazine. James partnered with Easton, Precision Cut and Black Ovis, to answer some of the lingering questions that he had as it relates to arrow flight and the many variables that can effect that flight (mechanical broadheads, fixed blade broadheads, 3 fletched arrows, 4 fletched arrows, etc.). As we all get rea...
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The Hunting Knife to Rule Them All Pt. 1

October 18, 2025 • 29 mins
If you haven't noticed, there is a new product segment emerging in the hunting knife space. Maybe it's been there all along...but it seems that there are more and more companies branching out and creating high end fixed blade hunting knives. The prices range from $200 to $400. And, while they look amazing, how do we know they are a worthy investment? Aside from the aesthetics, they all sort of seem the same? In today's episode, Jac...
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The Hunting Knife to Rule Them All Pt. 2

October 18, 2025 • 25 mins
Knife making is both an art and a science. In today's episode, Jacob continues to examine the dynamics of the steel composition of high end knives and the implications of that composition. There are a lot of steels that were created in the 1940's to 1960's (A2 Tool Steel, D2 Tool Steel) that were specific for the manufacturing industry and are still used in high end hunting knives today. But what do knife steels look like as they e...
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Mobile Gear: Wants VS. Needs

October 18, 2025 • 29 mins
Hunting seasons are kicking off and while the heart of the whitetail season is still several weeks away, now is the time to take a hard look at your mobile whitetail gear setup and see if you need to make any last minute updates or changes. In today's episode, Jacob does a gear dump and talks about the mobile / saddle hunting gear he has for this upcoming season, and what he would like to get or "upgrade" to if he were to make chan...
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Top 10 Solo Elk Hunt Tips

October 18, 2025 • 25 mins
Welcome to September! Hunting seasons have opened across the country for pronghorn, elk, mule deer and some whitetail seasons are opening up soon as well. On today's episode, Jacob is going to share his top 10 tips for solo elk hunting. If you're headed west this September, congratulations! Solo elk hunting can be both a physical and a mental grind. What are some ways that you can make the most of your hunt and stay engaged through...
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Hunting Thermals & Hunting Dreams 2026

October 18, 2025 • 24 mins
What is a "thermal hub"? What is a "thermal switch"? How do mature whitetail bucks travel differently in the morning vs. the afternoon? And, what implications do these phenomena have in the whitetail woods? On today's episode, Jacob is going to discuss the research that was recently revealed by Derrick Dixon of Whitetail Research and what he found as he observed mature whitetails for all of the 2024 hunting season. Additionally, Ja...
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Weather App Eval / Wind, Fronts, Pressure, Temps

October 18, 2025 • 22 mins
Predominant wind, barometric pressure, cold fronts, wind speed, sunrise & sun set. We rely heavily on our weather apps during the hunting season to help us determine when and where we want to hunt, what layers we need to wear, and what to expect when we get set up. However, are all weather apps created equal? Should we simply trust the weather app that comes with our phone or simply go to the Weather Channel app? What forecasti...
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South Dakota Mule Deer Prep

October 13, 2025 • 31 mins
Description In today's episode, Jacob shares what he has done and is doing to prep for his trip to South Dakota to hunt mule deer. This is his first time hunting this state and is trying to prepare for a much different "western" hunt than he has done in previous years. Some of the topics will include: optics, clothing, general gear, escouting, practice regimen, hunt plan, food & water, and other topics related to this trip. Tha...
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South Dakota Mule Deer Hunt Breakdown

October 13, 2025 • 27 mins
In today's episode, Jacob breaks down his South Dakota mule deer hunt...what went right...what went wrong...what he learned...and how he enhanced his hunt trip. Thanks for listening & enjoy!   Find Hunt Detail on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/hunt_detail/ or  YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@HuntDetail  Save 20% on high protein, low sugar fuel for your hunt: https://www.rawrev.com/DETAIL Save 15% on your Re-Lyte e...

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