Deer IQ

Deer IQ

Your most educational deer hunting podcast. From the chosen topics to the bite-size chunk episode lengths, the Deer IQ podcast has one goal in mind - hunter growth. With engaging pre-episode questions, and challenging takeaways at the end, you'll be pushed and inspired by this not so ordinary deer hunting podcast. Join outdoor writer, hunter, educator and host Adam Lewis in the pursuit of becoming wiser and greater hunters. Listen, engage, increase your Deer IQ.

Episodes

The Mental Side of Mobile Hunting - Mind Strategies of Elite Mobile Hunters! Series | Details of Mobile Hunting; IQ-5

August 21, 2025 • 41 mins
In this episode of the Deer IQ podcast we kick off our series on the details of Mobile Hunting that bring success. Whether a new to it, or someone who has been at it awhile, our discussions and guests will get you thinking about how to become more effective, and we’ll challenge you to put what you learn to action in very tangible ways. This episode I’m with the ginger ninja Jared Shaffer and we talk mobile mentality - what will mak...
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Ultra-Dialed Saddle Hunting Setups - Overlooked Details that Will Make the Difference | Series: Details of Mobile Hunting; IQ-5

August 20, 2025 • 35 mins
In this episode of the Deer IQ podcast we continue looking at the little details of mobile hunting that lead to big success. I'm with guest Jared Shaffer for part 2, as we dig into the nuances of his saddle setup from start to finish. It's a great episode to help you dial in your setup, as he reveals the ultra- nuanced, and often overlooked finer points that take you from good to great and help notch tags. (FYI the video version ma...
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Poachers Among Us - Hunter Survey Shows How Many Would Poach Trophy Whitetail - Hunter Ethics Discussion Pt. 2

August 6, 2025 • 58 mins
In this special Deer IQ podcast episode Part 2, we discuss the harsh lessons and what all hunters can possibly take away from my interview with CJ Alexander and the poaching of a huge Ohio buck. We reveal our hunter survey and the surprising results of just how many would do the same, and what that may mean. It's an honest conversation of hunter ethics, and how to safeguard yourself from falling into the traps that ensnare far too ...
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CJ Alexander Opens Up about Poaching Scandal - The Real Story & His Biggest Regrets - a Case Study in Hunter Ethics.

July 30, 2025 • 58 mins
In this special Deer IQ podcast episode we have a frank discussion about an often glossed over topic - hunter ethics, within the context of a case we all probably know - the poaching of the world-class CJ Alexander buck. In this exclusive post-conviction interview with CJ, we• Peel back the curtain on what actually happened and he opens up and shares the true story of this buck (not the made-up one) - including untold details of ta...
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What Bucks CAN'T Resist! Making Magnetic Mock Scrapes Bucks Return to - Again and Again | Series: The Art of Hunting; IQ-5

July 23, 2025 • 25 mins
In this High IQ podcast episode we dive deep into mock scrapes, and how to make them in a way that increases chances bucks will take them over, and YOU will get a crack at them. Apologies for some glitchy video. Summer is a great time to begin habituating deer to visiting locations you want, and a much better strategy than trying to chase bucks around all fall. We cover:• 4 reasons to start scrapes in July.• How most influencers an...
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Deadly Arrow and Broadhead Setups - The Nuances that Make the Difference! Series | The Art of Hunting w/guest Manni Ferraiuolo; IQ-5

July 15, 2025 • 42 mins
In this episode of the Deer IQ podcast I’m talking with my friend Manni for part 2 of our discussion on arrow flight and why your exact setup is more critical than most think to your bow hunting success. If you have struggled with arrow flight, have had some bad hits in the past, or haven’t really thought about your setup much - this podcast is will get you thinking in the right direction. Also check out part one which is our talk ...
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Summer Trail Camera MISTAKES to Avoid, and How to FIX Them! 6 Tips to Place Them for HIGH Productivity | Series: The Art of Hunting; IQ-5

July 7, 2025 • 29 mins
In this episode of the Deer IQ podcast I’m talking summer trail camera placement - how to avoid mistakes common to hunters (which are prevalent on social media right now) that will tip your hand to deer well before season even starts. Then we look at 6 tips to place them in such a way that deer will have no clue you're watching. DEER IQ Services:  • The Deer IQ Aptitude TEST & Consultation HERE: https://deeriq.com/ful...
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Are You Using the RIGHT Broadhead? 7 Keys to Your Most Deadly Whitetail Hunting Setup! | Series - The Art of Hunting w/guest Manni Ferraiuolo; IQ-5

June 24, 2025 • 49 mins
In this episode of the Deer IQ podcast I’m with my friend Manni to discuss his journey with broadheads and testing them,  and why your selection is more critical than most think to your bow hunting success. If you have struggled with broadhead setup and flight, have had some bad hits in the past maybe and wonder what happened, or haven’t really done the work of testing yours in a nuanced way like we all probably should, this p...
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How LESS Tech got Him Closer to a World-Class Whitetail w/guest Clint McCoy | Series: The Art of Hunting; IQ-5

June 17, 2025 • 47 mins
In this episode of the Deer IQ podcast I’m back with Dr. Clint McCoy, talking about specific stories from last season and how going tech-naked got him closer than ever to a world-class buck, and also the heartbreaking results - is this something you should try? We’ll see..  So here are the top things to look for during this High IQ episode:• What about going no-tech specifically got him closer to that buck world class buck, an...
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Hunting Tech-Naked for 1 Year - His Surprising Results & What He Learned! Guest Clint McCoy | Series: The Art of Hunting; IQ-5

June 9, 2025 • 35 mins
In this episode of the Deer IQ podcast I’m with Dr. Clint McCoy, talking about how he went a whole season with zero technology, and how did it change many surprising things about his hunting. It's a very interesting idea and discussion in an age of increasing tech reliance in deer hunting.  So here are the top things to look for during this High IQ episode:• Why did Clint decide to go tech naked in the first place?• What did h...
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HIGH IQ Trail Camera Stategies for Whitetail Success in 2025 | Series: The Art of Hunting w/ guest Mark Olis; IQ-5

May 30, 2025 • 65 mins
In this episode I’m with Mark Olis of Moultrie Game Cameras and we’re talking nuances of effective trail camera use, and also the uncertain future they have as they are getting more and more technical including the use of AI now, and have been already banned in several states. What is the real future of this game-changing scouting tool many of us rely heavily on? Here are the top things to look for during this High IQ episode:* Wha...
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How to Track Down and Harvest Mature Whitetail Bucks w/ Nathan Nelson | Series: The Art of Hunting; IQ-5

May 21, 2025 • 67 mins
In this episode of the Deer IQ podcast I’m with a north woods buck tracker - Nathan Nelson, as we look at how to find and track down big bucks. Now, since he’s in the boonies, the reception is bad and there’s some bad lip sink going on in a few areas as well as Nathan looking as pixelated as a minecraft character. But, I thought this was a very interesting episode for those who have thought about what it would take to take up a tra...
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6 Smart Moves for Bigger Fall Bucks (to do NOW!) Series: High IQ Topics; IQ-5

May 14, 2025 • 23 mins
In this High IQ Topics podcast I'm looking at 6 things I'm doing right now, to up my odds at taking a good buck in the fall. The reality is that NOW (spring/summer) is when success happens, fall is just execution. And if you wait to prepare these very important things until fall, its too late. In this episode I cover:1. Holes you need to fill, patch, and repair to have a solid foundation to hit the woods (I'll explain) .2. Somethin...
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Tracking Wounded Deer - Keys to Finding Whitetail After the Shot w/Richard P. Smith | Series - The Art of Hunting; IQ-5

May 7, 2025 • 40 mins
In this episode of the Deer IQ Podcast we are in a new series - the Art of Hunting. We will delve into some very interesting topics,  from tracking down bucks, to the debate and high iq strategy of trail camera use, to the fine points of broad head selection, and to what it’s like going tech-naked for a whole season.  In this episode I’m back with famous writer Richard P. Smith talking about tracking bucks, and in particu...
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Fine-Tuning your Food Plots for Optimal Whitetail Hunting | Series: Land & Food Strategies; IQ-5

May 1, 2025 • 38 mins
In this episode of the Deer IQ Podcast I’m with Rich Chrzan of Killer Food Plots for part 2 of our talk, getting further into some details of how to properly setup food plots for optimum success, and some bigger picture ideas with how they should fit in your whole hunting strategy on your land. Here are the top things to look for during this episode:• What are Rich’s thoughts on planting 1 food plot for the entire year that is a br...
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Essentials for Establishing Killer Food Plots w/guest Rich Chrzan | Series: Land & Food Strategies; IQ-1

April 23, 2025 • 37 mins
In this episode of the Deer IQ podcast we are wrapping up our series on land and food strategies - how to best setup your land for whitetail success. I’m with Rich Chrzan of Killer Food Plots, talking about Food - how to properly prepare and setup food plots for maximum draw. If you have haphazard success putting in plots and getting them to produce well year after, or are just starting and want to make sure you do it correctly, th...
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Smart Hunting Land Improvements to Start NOW! Series: Land & Food Strategies w/guest Neil Hauger; IQ-5

April 16, 2025 • 37 mins
In this episode of the Deer IQ podcast we are continuing our series on land and food strategies - how to best setup your land for whitetail success. In this episode I’m back with Neil Hauger, he’s a land man who specializes in improving hunting land and also selling hunting properties. In this episode we look at the most beneficial improvements you can make to a property to quickly increase its value - its hunting value, and its va...
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How to Build Profitable Deer Hunting Properties | Series: Land & Food Strategies, w/guest Neil Hauger; IQ-5

April 2, 2025 • 35 mins
In this episode of the Deer IQ podcast I’m with Neil Hauger who is a land man, he specializes in finding hunting properties, and making them not only good for hunting, but also very profitable. This episode will resonate with anyone that has thought about buying their own hunting land, but maybe isn’t sure if they can afford that, and also for people curious about how to make their land potentially worth much more to sell. Here are...
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Deer Management for the Next Generation - pt. 2 | Series: Land & Food Strategies - guest Kevin Vistisen: IQ-5

March 25, 2025 • 64 mins
In this episode of the Deer IQ podcast we are in our series on land and food strategies - how to best setup your land for whitetail success. In this episode I’m with Kevin Vistisen of the deer hunter podcast for part 2 of our talk - part one is on his podcast (# 359 at the deer hunter podcast https://deerhunterpodcast.libsyn.com/359-the-next-generation-of-whitetail-management ) and we’re looking at the macro view of land - potentia...
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Ultimate Hunting Land Designs for Whitetail - guest Tony LaPratt | Series: Land & Food Strategies; IQ-5

March 20, 2025 • 30 mins
In this episode of the Deer IQ Podcast I'm with guest Tony Lapratt in our series on land and food strategies - how to best setup your land for whitetail success. We discuss Tony's secrets for setting up the ultimate whitetail hunting property in detail. And if you download our free journal to get down all this High IQ info Tony and I discuss, that’s really going to help you get the most out of this jam-packed episode. Here are the ...
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