The Southern Outdoorsmen Hunting Podcast

The Southern Outdoorsmen Hunting Podcast

Your go-to Deer Hunting Podcast! The Southern Outdoorsmen is a show dedicated to diving deep on the topics that will make you a better hunter. We interview guys who are the "real deal", the best hometown deer hunters across the country - the guys who have consistent success deer hunting the same public lands, leases, hunting clubs, or family farms as everyone else. Every Monday we post an episode with fresh tips, tactics and strategies to give you an edge in the woods this fall.

Episodes

731 - Determining Mature Buck Tracks, Pre-Rut Patterns | LISTENER Q&A

October 16, 2025 • 56 mins
In this listener Q&A, we cover: How to determine what a mature buck track looks like in your area Does using a suppressor on your rifle help with lowering hunting pressure? Are pre-rut annual patterns affected by hunting pressure? The best way to find pockets of deer in low deer density areas We also cover our plans for some upcoming hunts! Got a question for the show? Submit a listener Q&A form - https://l.li...
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730 - Hunting Scrapes the Right Way with Steve Sherk

October 13, 2025 • 84 mins
Learn the truth about hunting scrapes and why they’re not just nighttime sign. Big woods whitetail expert Steve Sherk of Sherk's Guide Service reveals how to find the right scrapes near bedding cover that produce consistent daylight activity on mature bucks. We dive into identifying productive scrapes, trail camera strategies, calling setups, and how to capitalize during October and the rut. Got a question for the show? Submit a...
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729 - Hunting With An Abundance of Food & Cover, Hunting Near Property Lines | LISTENER Q&A

October 9, 2025 • 74 mins
On this Thursday Q&A we are covering: 1. Do's & Don'ts of hunting near property boundaries 2. Why do bucks seem to like rubbing one species of tree vs another? 3. Hunting around SMZ's (Streamside Managment Zones) We then cover some recent scouting/squirrel hunting we have been doing! Got a question for the show? Submit a listener Q&A form - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1uMXP Grab some Southern Outdoorsmen merch here - h...
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728 - Secrets of a Successful Ground Hunter with Joe Martonik

October 6, 2025 • 113 mins
In this episode, we are in Pennsylvania talking with Joe and Beau Martonik about all things big woods deer hunting, with an emphasis on ground hunting! Joe has had a lot of success over the years tagging big bucks from the ground. In this episode he breaks down his mothod of slip hunting through clear cuts while calling to bring mature bucks into bow range. Got a question for the show? Submit a listener Q&A form - https://l.lin...
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727 - Feed Tree Hunting - Our GA Deer Hunt Recap!

October 2, 2025 • 83 mins
We just got back from a great hunt in Georgia, targeting feed trees with our buddy Greg Maher! Greg was on the show last year talking about how to effectively hunt feed trees, and this week we put his strategy to the test in person! Got a question for the show? Submit a listener Q&A form - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1uMXP Grab some Southern Outdoorsmen merch here - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1u4aK Join Woodsman Wire - https:/...
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726 - How to Hunt Rub Lines for Consistent Buck Encounters with Moe Shepherd

September 29, 2025 • 112 mins
Hunting rub lines can unlock some of the best opportunities to encounter mature bucks — if you know how to read them the right way. In this episode, legendary Arkansas mountain hunter Moe Shepherd joins us to break down decades of experience hunting mountain country bucks, explaining how rub lines reveal travel patterns, bedding areas, and rut behavior. Whether you’re new to deer hunting or a seasoned woodsman, this deep dive will...
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725 - Feed Trees, Thickets & Woodsmanship with Robert Carter | THROWBACK

September 25, 2025 • 64 mins
Georgia bowhunter Robert Carter joins us to share his bowhunting secrets from over 30 years of chasing deer on Georgia public land. From setting up inside 15 yards with a stickbow to finding hot persimmon and water oak trees, Robert breaks down how he consistently kills deer in thick cover. If you want to get closer, hunt smarter, and learn from a true woodsman, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. Got a question for the sho...
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724 - Whitetail Research: What REALLY Gets Bucks Moving (Revealed by Drone Study)

September 22, 2025 • 96 mins
Today, we are talking with  @WhitetailResearch  on some extremely unique and interesting insights into buck behavior that have come out of a year-long thermal drone study! Derrick Dixon is the man behind the channel/website Whitetail Research. In today's episode we dive into his findings from his year long study using a thermal drone to observe buck movement. Subjects: • The factor that allowed Derrick to time when bucks would...
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723 - The Good, Bad & Ugly of Bows and Crossbows with Mark Smith

September 18, 2025 • 112 mins
This week we sit down with our buddy Mark Smith. Mark is a bow tech at Mark's Outdoors in Vestavia Hills, Alabama. We discuss some of Mark's craziest stories of working in a bow shop, and have a discussion about prepping your archery equipment for deer season. We dive into: Mark’s journey from martial arts & CrossFit gyms to becoming a trusted bow tech Wild shop stories — dry fires, broken bows, and hard-learned less...
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722 - Early Season Bowhunting in the Big Woods: Ralph Barton’s Acorn Strategy

September 15, 2025 • 113 mins
Today on the show, Virginia mountain hunter Ralph Barton breaks down his early-season bowhunting strategy in the big woods. Ralph shares how he scouts for productive acorn trees, pinpoints bedding areas, and uses persistence to get deer into bow range in some of the toughest terrain in the eastern US. From reading feed trees to adjusting stands by just a few yards, his approach shows how to consistently find deer in low-density mou...
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721 - Buck Staging Areas, Early Season Funnels & Scouting Persimmons | LISTENER Q&A

September 11, 2025 • 60 mins
In this Thursday Q&A we cover: What you can lean when finding clusters of rubs in the woods Funnels or food in early season? Finding hot persimmon trees We also discuss our recent time spent with Derrick Dixon of Whitetail Research, and anounce some upcoming videos with him! Got a question for the show? Submit a listener Q&A form - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1uMXP Grab some Southern Outdoorsmen merch here - https:...
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720 - Dr. Grant Woods on the Hidden Language of Scent (Scrapes, Rubs & More)

September 8, 2025 • 91 mins
Dr. Grant Woods, one of the nation’s leading deer biologists, explains the secret language of scrapes and rubs — and reveals what most hunters get wrong about deer scent, communication, and rut behavior. In this episode, we cover: • How bucks actually use scrapes and rubs to communicate • The truth about deer scent and why you can’t fool a buck’s nose • Pre-rut, rut, and post-rut hunting strategies that really work • Stand pla...
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719 - Early Season Mature Bucks & Old School Hunting with Tony Myers | THROWBACK

September 4, 2025 • 83 mins
In this throwback episode, we sit down with our friend Tony Myers, a veteran Alabama hunter who’s been chasing deer since the 1970s. Tony shares lessons he learned from old-timers in the early days, how deer behavior shifted after dog hunting was banned, and the subtle signs that separate consistent hunters from the rest. We dive into: Early season scouting strategies and why Tony likes to push close before opener. Key ...
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718 - Hunting A Buck vs. Hunting THE BUCK with Alan Altizer

September 1, 2025 • 117 mins
In this part 2 episode with Alan Altizer, we go deep on the difference in hunting any buck vs. focusing on one buck. We also have an extremley in depth conversation on wind, thermals and how mature bucks use them in ways other deer do not. Other subjects: The difference in mindset between hunting any buck versus targeting one specific mature buck. How tactics shift depending on whether you’re hunting for opportunity or ...
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717 - Shifting WITH The Deer | LISTENER Q&A

August 28, 2025 • 62 mins
In this Q&A episode, we cover: 1. What do you focus on when an area has oaks and agriculture (food everywhere). 2. Why am I getting deer on camera but never seeing them in person? 3. What trail cams do we recommend for public land? We also talk about the late summer shift that bucks typically do, what causes the shift, and more. Got a question for the show? Submit a listener Q&A form - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1uMXP ...
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716 - Using a Bucks Greatest Strength AGAINST Him with Alan Altizer

August 25, 2025 • 86 mins
In this episode of The Southern Outdoorsmen Podcast, we sit down with legendary hunter Alan Altizer to talk about one of the most powerful deer hunting concepts you’ll ever hear: how a buck’s greatest strength can also be his biggest weakness.Alan shares decades of hard-earned woodsmanship — from reading washed-out tracks and understanding how deer use their senses, to why trail cameras can actually work against you. He explains ho...
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715 - LATE Summer Scouting | LISTENER Q&A

August 21, 2025 • 81 mins
In this Thursday Q&A episode, we cover: Why won't your mock scrapes work? How long after an area floods will deer go back to normal? Does getting one picture of a buck mean anything? We also cover Jacob joining the "privileged hunters" with his new club! We go over what finally got him to join a club, along with how he is approaching the new property, and what scouting he will be doing before season comes in. Go...
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714 - What Makes a GREAT BOWHUNTER with Richard Fought

August 18, 2025 • 80 mins
Today, we are visiting with our buddy Richard Fought of Arkansas. Richard is a very well-known bowhunter in his area and a true woodsman by any standard. Longtime listeners will remember our episodes with Richard going all the way back to 2018! In this episode, we touch on what often separates GREAT bowhunters from everyone else, and what most guys miss when it comes to perfecting their craft. Got a question for the show? Submi...
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713 - Jeff Phillips of Star City Whitetails

August 14, 2025 • 82 mins
Jeff Phillips runs one of Virginia's largest social media accounts related to deer hunting - Star City Whitetails on Facebook. In this episode, we visit with Jeff at his home in Roanoke, Virginia, to talk about how he got started, the community he has built, and some of the most memorable bucks he has had submitted to his page over the years. Got a question for the show? Submit a listener Q&A form - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1...
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712 - Dr. Duane Diefenbach: Deer Hiding Spots, Escape Routes, Core Areas—Revealed by Massive GPS Study

August 11, 2025 • 132 mins
Beginning in 2013, the Penn State Deer-Forest Study is the crown jewel of Dr. Duane Diefenbach's career in research. With over 1200 whitetail deer trapped and fitted with GPS collars, the study has collected an absolutely massive amount of data on how deer navigate the big woods and avoid hunters! Today Dr. Diefenbach reveals some of the most interesting information for hunters that has come from the study so far. 00:00 Introdu...
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