When an Indian Ghost Whispered in the Deer Woods With Chris Cannon (Tennessee)

Some hunters chase trophy racks. Chris Cannon chases stories worth telling. Hailing from southeast Tennessee by way of Georgia, Chris has been bowhunting since he was a kid—pulled into a tree with a rope by his dad and learning the ropes from his Uncle Jimbo. Over the years, he’s built a reputation not just as a skilled hunter, but as a storyteller, cameraman, and content creator for mom-and-pop hunting brands across the country.

In this episode, Chris and Mitchell swap tales of urban deer hunts that rival Midwest giants, the struggles and heartbreaks of a season gone wrong, and the months-long redemption arc that ended with a buck called “Iron Giant.” They dive into the gear that works, the patience it takes to self-film bow hunts, and how one random Facebook clip of his uncle in an “eye womb suit” racked up 18 million views.

From running a family-based YouTube channel to navigating the wild west of TikTok, Chris shares lessons learned about hunting media, embracing the hate, and why authenticity always beats polish. Along the way, the two touch on hot-button topics like drones, cell cams, and the gray areas in hunting laws—without pulling any punches.

Whether it’s urban hunting before it was trendy, finding big deer in small parcels, or seeing a sunrise with a red fox at 20 yards, Chris Cannon brings a mix of grit, humor, and hard-earned wisdom that every hunter will recognize.

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