Deer Talk Now

In this podcast, Host Daniel Schmidt talks with Randy Wood about how to trouble shoot 10 common problems people have with their crossbows.

In this podcast Dave Schoenberger and Dan Schmidt reminisce on Dave's trophy buck from the 2025 season. This buck was a 21 pointer that grossed 271 inches.

In this podcast Donal Barry Jr. recaps his hunt of an incredible 32 pointer that scored 272 5/8".

In this podcast, Steve Bartylla explains how he sets up mock scrapes, the purpose of them, and his best tips for making scrapes.

descriptionIt might be summer, but that doesn’t mean it’s too soon to start thinking about hunting deer in the colder months. Randy Flannery shares his deer tracking wisdom in this Deer Talk Now Podcast from how to tell the size of a buck’s rack from a track to how you know you can catch up to the deer versus endlessly tracking. 

Do deer seem to bust you, even when you're convinced you're doing everything right? There may be a scientific reason why. Mike Slinkard explains how electroreception works in animals and how understanding this little-known sense could help you gain an edge in the woods.

This is a game-changer for land managers — get custom whitetail habitat plans without having to hire someone. Gregg Farrell explains the groundbreaking new Habitat IQ app that tells you where to hunt and how to make your land better over time. Plus, get the details on the latest trail cameras from Tactacam that have some incredible features at an affordable price point. 

You just purchased a new hunting property — what now? Hear John Stoltzfus and Brad Rucks’ discussion on the three keys of prime deer habitat and how to improve each one in this Deer Talk Now Podcast. 

Ted Marum joins Dan Schmidt for a Deer Talk Now Podcast episode about big bucks, what state is the best for deer hunting today, the snowstorm that put Buffalo County on the map, plus much more.

Award-winning writer Steve Sorensen is on the podcast with Dan Schmidt to discuss deer numbers, regulations to reduce the herd and help the habitat, regulations in city limits, the effects of antler point restrictions (APRs) and more. 

With decades of habitat consulting under his belt, Steve Bartylla shares his best tips for using fertilizer and lime when planting food plots for deer.

In this episode, Cameron Coble breaks down what it really takes to become an official Pope & Young and Boone & Crockett scorer. We dive into how antlers are scored, which factors matter most, and why these measurements go far beyond trophies — they play a critical role in tracking herd health and guiding conservation efforts. Cameron also shares insights from scoring notable deer, including the Donal Barry buck.

CEO of Archery Trade Association Jeff Poole joins the podcast to talk about how the archery industry has evolved. He gives updates on the new format of the ATA Trade Show, which is now allowing consumers to attend, as well as tips on how to get into bowhunting on a budget, how ATA promotes bowhunting throughout America, plus much more.

In this episode of Deer Talk Now, we sit down with Jeremy Flinn to discuss the biggest challenges and debates shaping deer hunting today. The conversation turns to modern deer management and some recommendations from state wildlife agencies that he believes simply don’t make sense. We also dive into the ongoing debate about hunter recruitment, if CWD is something that needs to be solved, and more.

Dan Schmidt gives his tips on how to have better hunting success on public land after years of experience doing it himself, from access points to dragging out deer, when to hunt, where to hunt, and how to outsmart deer as well as other hunters.

Legendary hunting personality Roger Raglin joins us on the podcast to tell us the incredible story of how he got his start, the realities of working in the industry, where his catch phrase “Jiminy Christmas” came from, and much more.

Brad Rucks breaks down how whitetails survive the harsh winter months, explaining the critical roles energy conservation, winter cover, and late-season food sources play in a deer’s ability to make it through the toughest time of year.

From unforgettable hunting highs to the tough lows that test every deer hunter, Dan and Brad break down the moments that defined their seasons and the lessons learned along the way. The conversation also dives into exciting events from across the hunting industry, memorable encounters in the field, and how shifting conditions and trends impacted their approach to whitetails this year.