Deer Talk Now

With 45 years of hunting experience, four 200-inch deer and over a dozen Booners on his wall, Adam Hays shares his tactics for consistently bagging big bucks.

Dr. Tim Van Deelan joins the podcast with studies on fawn mortality, deer dispersal, starvation and disease, and more.

Land Investment Specialist Nicolas Schaalma shares how he has been able to make and save tons of money when buying and selling land.

Dr. Duane Diefenbach describes why it’s so difficult to estimate state whitetail populations and if it’s necessary for proper deer management, shifting bow and gun hunter numbers, and more. 

How does supplemental deer feed affect vegetation? Can corn supplements be toxic to deer? Does soil quality affect plant nutrition? If many deer share similar traits in an area, is it from inbreeding? We got some surprising answers after sitting down with wildlife biologist Dr. Bronson Strickland.

In this podcast, Dan answers our listeners' top whitetail questions, including if the moon phase affects the timing of the rut, how to approach early-season bowhunting on public land, and more.

Realtree creator Bill Jordan tells the story of how he started the company, scraping pennies to create just a few garments of clothing to show at a booth at SHOT Show and hoping a major retailer would take interest. With no money for manufacturing, he revolutionized the industry by licensing his camouflage patterns. Tune in to hear how Realtree grew from a bold idea into the iconic brand it is today.

Whether you're starting a new mineral site or looking to boost antler growth during critical development windows, this conversation covers the do’s, don’ts, and must-haves for dialing in your nutritional program.

In this episode of Deer Talk Now, Dan Schmidt talks with Texas wildlife biologist Brian Dart, author of the article “Is Live Animal Testing Causing the Spread of CWD?” The two explore the questions raised in Dart’s piece, focusing on how live animal testing is conducted and what potential implications it may have for the management of Chronic Wasting Disease.

Ted Nugent and Dan Schmidt discuss the incredible story of the man who was responsible for modern whitetail bowhunting seasons — and why they believe he deserves national recognition. Spoiler: He's mentioned in the revised lyrics of the song at the start of this video!

Pat Meitin from Inside Archery tests all of the latest and greatest bowhunting gear. In this podcast, he shares which broadheads and bows are his favorite, his bow setup for whitetails, archery equipment maintenance tips, and more.

“The Bear Whisperer” Blaine Anthony is on the podcast with tips on where to bait bears, the best bait to use, how to judge a bear’s size, shot placement and some of his best bear hunting stories.

Kip Adams from the National Deer Association is on the podcast today discussing buck movement, prescribed burns, how to help fawn survival and more. 

Steve Bartylla and Dan Schmidt talk mock scrapes in this podcast episode from where to put one, ropes versus branches, what tree species to use, and other useful tips. 

Robie Pruitt is on the podcast describing the most common mistakes hunters make when planting food plots from what to do during a drought, soil pH, plot placement, fertilizing and more.

Now there is finally a way to prevent EHD in deer. Aquatic biologist Zach Haas explains how he developed EHD-fense, a water treatment kit that keeps water healthy, so the midge that spreads EHD cannot live there. 

Jim Spencer and Dan Schmidt talk turkeys, deer and predators — covering everything from understanding how they move through the landscape to how to be a better hunter and trapper. 

Mark Kayser and Dan Schmidt dive into the future of mule deer populations, and the differences between whitetails and muleys such as diet, adaptability, home ranges and more.