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    • May 9, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    #96 - 8 Turkeys DOWN + NEW Deer Society Apparel & Hunting Updates...

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 52:42


    In this week's Deer Society podcast we cover a wide variety of topics from turkey hunting strategies, upcoming deer management tasks to NEW Illusion and Deer Society product drops! The team now has 8 Turkeys DOWN and the quest for a few more continues. We hope you enjoy this podcast episode and as always, let us know if you have any topics or questions for the next episode.

    #95 - GOBBLERS | SHEDS | FOOD PLOTS ... The time is NOW!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 40:22


    In this Deer Society podcast, the crew talks about some BIG updates since their last time in the studio. Consumer shows, a TON of NEW products in the pipeline, upcoming Deer Society video content, and of course time in the field. Spring Scouting, Shed Hunting, Gobblers, Food Plots, and More.. We hope you enjoy this podcast and please let us know which topics you would like to hear in upcoming discussions!

    #94 - RECORD SHED ANTLERS | Shane Indrebo of North American Shed Hunter's Club..

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2025 68:02


    In this week's podcast, we have a wealth of Shed Antler knowledge joining us in Shane Indrebo. Shane is one of the owners of the North American Shed Hunter's Club, a group that owns the largest collection of world record deer shed antlers in the world. We are thrilled to have Shane in the studio sharing some of his prized possessions and antler knowledge with us all!

    #93 - NEW Products for 2025 | Full Demos and Walk Throughs...

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2025 40:08


    This week on the podcast we have an exciting first-look at the 2025 Illusion Systems product lineup. From the new Extinguisher 2.0 deer call to the brand new lineup of Skull Masters, this is one podcast we think you will enjoy!

    #92 - 2 BUCKS DOWN | Buzzer Beaters & TACTICS for Success...

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2024 50:37


    This week we share 2 recent successful hunts from Minnesota! 2 Bucks are DOWN by Chris and Bryan and we share the details of these two incredible hunts to cap the 2024 deer season. We also share details on the NEW Ten Point crossbow that we had an opportunity to test this fall!

    #91 - LATE SEASON Deer Hunting Strategies... SNOW IS HERE!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2024 34:37


    In this week's podcast we sit down to discuss late season hunting strategies, preferred food sources, snowy weather systems and doe management objectives. We hope you all enjoy the upcoming weeks and have a great holiday season!

    #90 - WHERE are the BUCKS?? | Shifting to LATE Season Tactics...

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2024 27:00


    This week we sit down to discuss the #1 topic we are hearing from hunters across the country. WHERE ARE THE BUCKS?!? Post-rut tendencies combined with the impact of gun seasons greatly impacts mature whitetail behavior. This is our take on what we are seeing NOW and WHERE we will be focusing our attention in the coming weeks...

    #89 - POST-RUT & Sanctuaries | WHERE to Hunt NOW?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2024 28:22


    In this Deer Society podcast we sit down to cover some recent Big Buck SUCCESS, what we are seeing RIGHT NOW in the deer woods and WHERE we will be shifting our focus in the coming weeks! The Post-Rut transition is HERE...

    #88 - 3 BIG BUCKS DOWN | Proven Rut Hunting Tactics...

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2024 83:51


    In this week's podcast JJ, Mike and Andrew discuss the recent success they've had in MN and WI and detail their three successful hunts! From a late October pre-rut hunt to peak-rut shift and strategy adjustments, the guys cover a variety of topics. We hope you enjoy the podcast and can take away a few tips to help increase your odds of success afield in the coming weeks! Good luck and stay safe..

    #87 - RUT FUNNELS | Hunting the RUT w/ Joe Miles...

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2024 28:23


    In this weeks podcast, we jump back in the studio with Joe Miles to discuss rut hunting tactics, strategy shifts, and rut funnels! November rut hunting can be a magical time of the year. Enjoy!

    #86 - The PRE-RUT | Where YOU should be Hunting....

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2024 41:42


    In this week's podcast we dive into tactics for one of our FAVORITE times of the year, the PRE-RUT! Mike, JJ, and Bryan layout expectations for the upcoming weeks and discuss their favorite hunting strategies and locations from past to present on where you can see success during the pre-rut window...

    #85 - SCRAPE WEEK | #1 Late October Hunting Strategy...

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2024 43:29


    SCRAPE WEEK! In this week's podcast we are diving into one of the MOST exciting times of the season! Hear from JJ and Bryan about their favorite hunting setups for Scrape Week and the where, when, why and how for tacking advantage of these red-hot locations as we move into the Pre-Rut window! Good luck and stay safe.

    #84 - October Strategies | Turning the Corner + Big Buck PREDICTIONS!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2024 37:29


    As we turn the corner into October, the bucks are beginning to shift their ranges and preferred food sources and bedding areas. Here are some things to key in on during the October shift so you can take advantage of this movement and be ready to capitalize on a big buck's October pattern..

    #83 - Opening Day Strategies & Predictions | 2024 Deer Season is HERE...

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2024 31:02


    In this Deer Society podcast, we highlight some of our opening weekend plans, early season strategies and proven tactics for the weekend. The 2024 Season is officially here for some of team members and it's time to hit the field!

    #82 - NEW Film Launch | ADAM: A New Hunter is Born...

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2024 35:50


    Adam joins us in the Deer Society studio to take us behind the scenes of his 2-year quest for his first buck. Watch: ADAM | A New Hunter Is Born - https://youtu.be/zZBf07tZiow

    #81 - EARLY SEASON Whitetail Prep | Stands, Plots, Cameras, Strategies...

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2024 35:46


    Whitetail deer seasons are FAST approaching across the midwest with some states already open! NOW is the time for final preparation to set yourself up for success this fall! From food plot fertilizing to final prep of stands and blinds, it's time to wrap up the projects and hone in on those big buck hot spots for early season!

    #80 - SUCCESSFUL Food Plots | Seed - Size - Shape - Location - Timing - Access...

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2024 60:30


    This week's podcast is ALL about FALL Food Plots! Planting methods, plot size, optimal shape, seed rates, seed blends and varieties, fencing, plot screening, hunting access and much more! Good luck this season plating your fall blends and LISTEN close for a chance to WIN A FREE Illusion Prime Time brassica system and learn how to SAVE 20% on all Illusion Food Plot products this summer. We hope you enjoy!

    #79 - BIG BUCK Strategies | Donnie Monroe and a 230-Inch Buck!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2024 59:49


    This week we are joined in the studio by new Deer Society team member, Donnie Monroe. Donnie is no stranger to GIANT whitetails, harvesting MULTIPLE whitetail bucks over the 200" mark in just the past few seasons. Hear what Donnie has to say about hunting world-class whitetails and some of his advanced strategies for closing in on target bucks!

    #78 - 200" PA Buck | Targeting a Legendary Whitetail w/ Andrew Sankey.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2024 31:56


    A 200" Legendary Buck. This week in the Deer Society studio we are joined by new team member, Andrew Sankey. Andrew had the fortune of harvesting an incredible 200" whitetail. He shares the story and some of the core strategies that led up to this once in a lifetime PA whitetail!

    #77 - SHOP TALK | A HOLE IN ONE?! + Big News and Updates...

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2024 36:31


    Join us for in-season updates and a "shop talk" discussion in the Deer Society podcast studio. Bryan, JJ, Chris, and Mike share the news about recent changes with Illusion hunting brands and a BONUS highlight from the first ever Deer Society golf scramble.

    #76 - Joe Miles | Rut Funnels, Bows, Broadheads, Asio Gear...

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2024 41:36


    We are joined by Joe Miles, the founder of Asio Gear, to talk about 2024 hunting plans, pre-season whitetail prep, bows, broadheads, turkeys, and more.. We hope you enjoy the conversation!

    #75 - SHEDS & GOBBLERS | Recent Success and Upcoming Hunts!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2024 44:12


    This week we are back in the Deer Society studio to discuss two of our favorite off-season loves, hunting for shed antlers and turkeys! Fresh off recent success in both areas, we sit down to share some of our favorite stories, tactics and strategies for our upcoming hunts.

    #74 - BUYING LAND w/ Jacob Hart | Wildlife, Tillable, Auctions, Investment...

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2024 78:34


    This week at the Deer Society studio we are joined by Jacob Hart of High Point Land Company for a deep-dive into all things LAND! Topics covered include strategies for buying land, investment opportunities, market trends, land features for wildlife, and much more... We hope you enjoy the discussion!

    #73 - ATA SHOW 2024 | Recap from St. Louis + Updates from the Field...

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2024 36:13


    Chris, JJ and Bryan sit down to talk about the Archery Trade Association show in St. Louis and what new things will be coming in 2024 at the Deer Society. Next podcast we will jump into a Q&A discussion and get ready for the upcoming shed hunting season. Send questions or topics of interest if you have them!

    #72 - THE WRAP UP | Doe Hunts + SHED BUCKS + 3 Takeaways...

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2024 61:42


    Wrapping up the 2023 Season and a look ahead to the New Year! This week the guys talk about their recent doe management hunts, survivor bucks and key takeaways from the past season.

    #71 - "Long Horn" is DOWN | Breakdown + Late Season Hunting Tactics

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2023 53:12


    We are back in the studio with continued SUCCESS from the field! JJ Dukart breaks down the hunt for a buck he called "Long Horn" and the guys talk about their upcoming plans for wrapping up the 2023 deer season.

    #70 - Another 180" Buck DOWN + Targeting MATURE Bucks...

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2023 65:17


    This week in the Deer Society podcast studio we have ANOTHER 180" guest at the table! Bryan Lemke struck gold in IA and he breaks down some key strategies and tactics that went into his recent success. Next we shift the subject to Targeting Mature Bucks and deep dive into some of our favorite tactics and key observations when pursuing these Giant Bucks!

    #69 - Late Season "BUCK SHIFT" | RUT or FOOD? That is the question...

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2023 40:21


    In this week's podcast we discuss the SHIFT from Post-Rut hunting tactics to Late-Season food sources. The grind never stops when chasing these mature whitetails we love so much! We hope you enjoy this week's podcast and can take away some tactics for the upcoming weeks!

    #68 - Sticker 10 | 180-inch GIANT Buck + Post-Rut Hunting Tactics..

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2023 37:54


    This week we look back at recent success by Bryan Lemke of Almond Eye Productions. Bryan walks through the HIGHS and LOWS of hunting a specific target buck like "Sticker 10" and how satisfying it can be when it call comes together!

    #67 - The 300-Inch Buck | Then & Now w/ Dan Coffman...

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2023 85:17


    Shooting a 300-inch whitetail buck is an extremely rare and incredible feat! Dan Coffman accomplished this back in 2015 when he arrowed a once-in-a-lifetime buck he called Christmas Tree. On this week's podcast we dive into the hunt for Dan's 300-inch buck and how hunting tactics and strategies have changed from THEN (2015) to NOW!

    #66 - October SUCCESS + Self-Filming Strategies w/ Connor & Jonah

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2023 44:01


    This week on the podcast we are joined by two team members from Almond Eye Productions, Connor Deis and Jonah Bell. We break down their recent Big Bucks harvests and discuss self-filming setups and strategies for capturing your hunt on video!

    #65 - Pre-Rut and Seeking Phase | Woodsmanship with Ben Rising

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2023 55:53


    In this week's podcast, we are joined by Ben Rising as we dive into pre-rut and seeking phase hunting tactics. Ben's background as a timber buyer, logger, and trapper has played a huge role in his understanding of mature whitetail behavior.

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    #64 - 2 Bucks DOWN + October Lull Strategies..

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2023 46:47


    In this week's podcast we cover the strategies that resulted in two bucks down for the Deer Society team and some of the tactics we will be implementing over the next few weeks during the "October Lull" time period.

    #63 - Mock Scrapes 101 | Scents, Location, Setup, Tactics, Strategies...

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2023 63:10


    Dan Coffman is in the Deer Society studio to discuss ALL THINGS Scrapes! Topics covered include scent use, setups, location, trail cameras and hunting strategies. NOW is the time to deploy these tactics, early in the month of October. Good luck out there with your mock scrape strategies!

    #62 - Ben Rising's PROVEN Early Season Big Buck Tactics

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2023 51:07


    Ben Rising of Whitetail Edge is in the Deer Society studio talking about Big Buck Tactics for the Early Season! Opening day is HERE or is fast approaching for many of us. NOW is the time to take advantage of these proven strategies...

    #61 - UPS & DOWNS of Hunting Season | How to STAY in the Game..

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2023 46:14


    In this Deer Society podcast we are joined by Andy Orr of Advanced Whitetail Systems to discuss the UPS and DOWNS of a bowhunting season. Topics discussed include: Setting realistic goals, Strategies to stay positive, Putting things into perspective. The hunting season is a marathon, not a sprint, so enjoy every moment you can while its here!

    #60 - Big Summer BUCKS Transitioning | Velvet, Food, Water, Shift...

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2023 42:12


    It's late summer and the Big Buck transition is only weeks away! In this week's podcast we discuss the tendencies we are seeing NOW with mature buck movement and what we EXPECT to see in the coming weeks. Now is the time to wrap up our pre-season prep work and lock in plans for opening day in just a few short weeks!

    #59 - HIGH ODDS on Big Bucks | Making Small Changes for BIG Results...

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2023 38:24


    In this week's podcast, we have Andy Orr of Advanced Whitetail Systems in studio to discuss the small changes you can make for BIG impacts on your hunting success! Topics discussed include Scents, Mock Scrapes, Decoys, Food Plots, Water Holes, and more..

    #58 - Big Summer BUCKS Transitioning | Velvet, Food, Water, Shift...

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2023 46:18


    It's late summer and the Big Buck transition is only weeks away! In this week's podcast we discuss the tendencies we are seeing NOW with mature buck movement and what we EXPECT to see in the coming weeks. Now is the time to wrap up our pre-season prep work and lock in plans for opening day in just a few short weeks!

    #57 - FALL FOOD PLOTS | New Plots, Maximizing Volume, Fixing Failures...

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2023 58:05


    It's PEAK planting season for fall food plots! In this week's episode we give updates on the status of our plots, talk planting strategy and tactics, and cover the three main aspects of fall food plots. New Food Plots, Maximizing Established Plots, And Fixing Failures... Learn more about the Illusion food plot systems: https://illusionsystems.com/collections/food-plot-systems

    #56 - SPRING HABITAT | Food Plots + Shed Hunting + Turkey Hunting!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2023 48:53


    In this weeks podcast, Mike joins us for an in-depth discussion about all things spring work; food plot planting, turkey hunting, shed hunting and more! It's time to get our hands dirty...

    #55 - A GAME CHANGER in the Food Plot World | Food. Plot. Systems.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2023 57:37


    This week on the Deer Society podcast we have an exciting NEW PRODUCT ANNOUNCEMENT. Illusion has released the first ever "ALL-IN-ONE" Food Plot System to the deer hunting community! Welcome to the Next Level of Food Plots...

    #54 - WINTER HARDSHIPS | Season Recap, Lessons Learned & 2023 Plans...

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2023 52:15


    The Deer Society team is back in the podcast studio to discuss thier 2022 season recap, lessons learned, a recent trip to the ATA show and other BIG plans and products coming in 2023!

    #53 - The FINAL Push | Targeting a GIANT Late-Season Buck...

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2022 59:39


    As we roll into the late-season hunting period, we talk about some of our final hunting plans for 2022. Topics discussed include late-season tactics, high-risk, high-reward hunting strategies, and our Top 3 preferred food sources.

    #52 - PROVEN Late-Season Tactics | COLD weather, #1 FOOD, Big Bucks SHIFTING...

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2022 62:07


    December has arrived and the time has come to focus entirely on LATE-SEASON hunting tactics! This week we are joined by owner of Asio Gear, Joe Miles, as we dive into late-season hunting strategies across different regions of the country.

    #51 - Post-Rut "SHIFT" | Q&A, #1 Late Season Food, Hunting Tactics...

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2022 82:18


    In this week's podcast we discuss the upcoming Post-Rut to Late-Season hunting shift and follow it up with some great Listener Q&As!

    #50 - HOT or NOT? | Peak-Rut Strategies & How to Navigate "LOCK-DOWN"

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2022 50:42


    HOT or NOT? Peak-Rut can be a difficult time period to navigate in the woods so this week we are discussing some of our favorite strategies for hunting the "Lock-down" or "Locked-on" phase of the rut!

    #49 - Hunting the PEAK-RUT | New Bucks + New Tactics = Big Buck Down!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2022 40:37


    PEAK-RUT can be a Wild and Crazy time of the deer season! This week we lay out our top tactics and strategies for capitalizing on a mature buck in the coming weeks...

    #48 - Pre-Rut SUCCESS | Proven Tactics and Strategies for NOW...

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2022 44:50


    One of the BEST periods of the season is HERE, the Pre-Rut! On this podcast we discuss a few of our recent successful hunts and the tactics and strategies we plan to deploy over the next week!

    #47 - The BEST Deer Call | #1 Pre-Rut Calling & Rattling TACTIC...

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2022 63:40


    Let's talk Deer Communication! As we approach the magical pre-rut time period across the midwest, it's now time to deploy these advanced calling tactics. In this podcast we break down some of our most successful calling experiences using the Extinguisher and Black Rack and we discuss how to take advantage of the pre-rut using these top strategies!

    #46 - SCENT CONTROL | Advanced Tactics for BEATING a Buck's Nose...

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2022 72:32


    The BEST weeks of the season are fast approaching and there's no better time to dial in your scent control game then NOW! In this week's podcast we take a deep dive into our Advanced Scent Control tactics and strategies... PhaZe Out, Tag Out!

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