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June 3, 2025 85 mins
The Bowhunter Chronicles Podcast - Episode 353 - Hunting Tactics for the Upcoming Season - William Ritchie In this episode of the Bow Hunter Chronicles podcast, Adam sits down with William Richie discuss their experiences with turkey hunting in the Upper Peninsula, the culture of deer camps, and the importance of scouting and trail cameras in understanding deer behavior. They explore the unique challenges of hunting in Michigan, the significance of food sources during the summer, and effective hunting tactics for the upcoming season. They discuss various strategies and insights related to deer hunting, focusing on understanding deer behavior, navigating hunting pressure, locating community scrapes, and planning for the hunting season. They emphasize the importance of scouting, adapting to different hunting conditions, and the value of experience in making informed decisions while hunting. The discussion also touches on the significance of setting personal goals and preparing for out-of-state hunts. Takeaways Turkey hunting in the UP offers a different experience than local hunting. Scouting is essential for understanding deer behavior and movement. Trail cameras provide valuable intel on wildlife and deer patterns. Human intrusion can significantly affect deer behavior and movement. Summer scouting focuses on food sources and bachelor groups of deer. Understanding the landscape is crucial for effective hunting strategies. Deer camps have a unique culture that differs from modern hunting expectations. Learning a hunting area takes time and experience. Using trail cameras strategically can help avoid theft and human interference. Preparation for hunting season involves understanding deer patterns and food sources. Understanding deer behavior is crucial for successful hunting.Hunting pressure can influence deer movement and behavior. Locating community scrapes is key to finding deer. Scouting is essential for new hunters to familiarize themselves with the area. Planning for the hunting season involves understanding food sources and deer patterns. Experience plays a significant role in hunting success.Setting personal goals can enhance the hunting experience. Adapting to different hunting conditions is important for success.Utilizing maps and terrain features can aid in locating deer. Out-of-state hunting requires careful planning and scouting. Save 10% on the Deer IQ hunting seminar with code BHC at https://deeriq.com/deeriq-whitetail-workshop/ https://www.paintedarrow.com - BHC15 for 15% off https://www.spartanforge.ai (https://www.spartanforge.ai/)  - save 25% with code bowhunter   https://www.latitudeoutdoors.com (https://www.latitudeoutdoors.com/) s https://www.zingerfletches.com (https://www.zingerfletches.com/) https://huntworthgear.com/ https://www.lucky-buck.com (https://www.lucky-buck.com/) https://www.bigshottargets.com (https://www.bigshottargets.com/)   https://genesis3dprinting.com (https://genesis3dprinting.com/) https://vitalizeseed.com (https://vitalizeseed.com/) https://waypointtv.com/#podcast  If you like what we are doing and want to see more, please consider checking out our Patreon account. Any funds generated through our Patreon account are funneled right back into the podcast to help fund equipment, hosting fees and gear for reviews and giveaways and as always future hunts.  http://bit.ly/BHCPatreon http://bit.ly/BowhunterChroniclesPodcas https://huntworthgear.com/?utm_source=Pro+Staff&utm_medium=Direct+Link&utm_campaign=Preseason+Sale Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices)Keywords Turkey hunting, deer camp, trail cameras, scouting, deer movement, hunting tactics, summer scouting, food sources, hunting season, Michigan hunting, deer hunting, hunting strategies, deer behavior, community scrapes, hunting pressure, scouting techniques, Michigan hunting, out-of-state hunting, hunting season, wildlife management Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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