Drawn To Wildlife

On this podcast, we discuss what we saw while hunting in late November and talk about our plan for deer hunting December. We were spot on about the rut activity in late November and hope the deer transition from the rut to feeding in December. Enjoy!

This week we talk about hunting the rut during the latter part of November and share some of our unique hunting experiences we've had afield this past week. The bucks are still rutting and you never know what you will see on stand. Enjoy!

November is here and we are going to provide a 2020 Rut Report from our experiences afield. So, what can you expect November 4th thru November 13th with the temperatures rising? The calendar is right, you need to hunt. Another report will be provided before gun season comes in on November 14th.

The deer woods is about to heat up with the pre-rut kicking off across the country. This week we discuss signs we've seen while hunting and on trail cameras that indicate big bucks are about to start roaming in daylight. Plus, what locations are ideal to hunt this time of year. Enjoy!

This week we talk about something you can do during your downtime in the deer stand or whenever, pray. Pam Stokes joins us and we share how God has clearly answered big prayers and small prayers in our lives. Right now, is a great time to pray for so many things. Enjoy!

This week we talk to my buddy Rick Stevens about catching bass on a spoon. This technique can be very effective in catching big bass, stripers or anything that will hit a dying shad. Enjoy!

The 2020 deer season is upon us and it is time to scout and hunt that early season buck. My buddy Ted Cole calls-in to discuss just exactly how to do that and what deer are doing this time of year. Enjoy!

It is that time of year again to put your attention to fall food plots. This week Josh and Drew talk about different options to plant fall food plots and the many benefits they can provide. Enjoy!

A lot of people are starting to think about bow season and are pulling their archery equipment out to start practicing. This week, D2W is hear to help and we talk to Dale Wilson about practicing with your bow, bow maintenance and crossbows. Enjoy!

Something a lot of hunters will be faced with this summer, is aging bucks when looking at trail camera pictures. On this podcast, we will tackle this subject and discuss attributes to look at on a buck that can help you determine his age. We hope this helps and enjoy!

Do you own or hunt a small property and want to improve it for deer and other wildlife? This week, Dr. Grant Woods of Growing Deer TV calls in to go over the 21 acres I own and how to make it better wildlife habitat. I'm sure some of the things we discuss will be applicable to your property too. Enjoy!

On this week’s show of D2W we talk to Andy Cardwell about tips to get great summer trail camera pictures. Right now, is the perfect time to get your trail cameras out and watch bucks grow their racks throughout the summer.

This week we talk to Dieter Melhorn of Dieter Melhorn Fishing about catfish. Dieter has a great Youtube channel that shares tons of information about all things catfish related. We talk about catching catfish in the summer, baits, water conditions and much more. Enjoy!

This week we talk to Terry Elliott on ways to catch crappie and bass in the summer. Terry discusses where the crappie go once the spawn is over and how much more predictable they are for several weeks. Then, we talk catching bass on the legendary ledges of Kentucky Lake. Enjoy!

It’s not too late to plant a corn or bean food plot this year. On this week’s podcast, Josh Yancey and Drew Ramage discuss planting a corn or bean plot from start to finish. If you’ve never planted one, give it a try. Hopefully, this podcast will explain the process and help you along the way.

Do you want to learn about a different way to food plot that doesn’t require tilling? Dr. Grant Woods of Growing Deer TV shares how he learned his way to plant from the buffalo. Almost anyone can plant a food plot this way. Enjoy!

This week we talk to Bill Winke of Midwest Whitetails. This show is all about hunting mature whitetails and the format of Midwest Whitetails is very popular with its followers. Take a listen and learn more about what to consider when buying a farm and how to plant food plots without equipment.

This week Scott McGlinchey of Shelldiver Guide Service joins us to discuss catching bass during the roller coaster weather we’ve had this spring. Plus, he talks about his experience diving shell beds on the lakes and how bass relate to them. Enjoy!

This week on D2W we talk to Dale Wilson about his grandson’s hunt where they had a gobbler at 6 feet for several minutes. Then, Josh Yancey and I talk turkey hunting strategies for the opening weekend of turkey season. Enjoy!

This week we continue the one two punch of talking turkeys and spawning bass. First, Dale Wilson discusses how hens are going to nest and Toms are getting lonely. Then, Brandon Hunter calls in to discuss how to catch spawning bass. Bass are going shallow and it is time to pound the banks. Enjoy!

On this week’s show, we talk about the two main topics this time of year, fishing and turkeys. First up, Dale Wilson provides us a Turkey Hunting Report. Then, Rick Stevens shares information about sight fishing for spawning bass and creek fishing. Enjoy!

This week on D2W we talk to Dale Wilson about his grandson’s hunt where they had a gobbler at 6 feet for several minutes. Then, Josh Yancey and I talk turkey hunting strategies for the opening weekend of turkey season. Enjoy!

This week we talk to Dr. Grant Woods of Growing Deer TV about turkeys. Grant starts off talking about a couple of turkey hunts he experienced in Florida a couple of weeks ago. Then we discuss scouting for turkeys and locating them. Plus, much, much more. Enjoy!

It is time to start talking about turkey season and the turkey slayer himself Dale Wilson calls in. We discuss the apparel we use and why, when to aggressively call to turkeys and why you need to know where the turkeys are around 10 am. We hope you enjoy!

“This week on D2W we have a great show for you as we talk to John Godwin of Duck Dynasty/Duck Commander. Godwin shares great information about crappie fishing, how he got started with Duck Commander, the best recipe ever for a ham sandwich and how he was Drawn to Christ. You don’t want to miss this show!

This week we talk catching crappie on the Fin Spin Pro, March bass with Terry Bolton and how right now is a great time to buy a truck, recreational vehicle or farm. Things are warming up and we are here to help you catch fish and save money. Enjoy!

On this week’s show we talk to Ted Cole about an activity that many outdoorsmen are participating in right now, Shed Hunting!!! Ted shares some great tips to help you haul in more sheds while afield. Plus, we talk to Josh York of CFI Equipment about Kubota tractors and implements that can help food plotters and small land owners. Enjoy!

This week we talk with Mike Dillon of Fox Pro, high performance game calls made in the USA. On this show we discuss how Fox Pro got started, how to call to coyotes and how to approach hunting educated coyotes. We hope you enjoy!

This week on D2W we talk to Tad Ladd of Tad Ladd West Kentucky Whitetails. Tad continuously puts big mature whitetails in front of his stands and we pick his brain on how he does that. Plus, we discuss how important ingress/egress is on your farms, why you should be putting your mineral out now and much, much more. Enjoy!

This week we talk to Aaron Warbritton of The Hunting Public. We will discuss their 2019 Deer Tour, stalking and decoy whitetails, and what their plans are for the 2020 Turkey Tour. The guys at The Hunting Public are the real deal and we hope you enjoy this podcast.

With most hunting seasons winding down or out, a great way to keep hunting is to Predator hunt. This week we talk to an excellent predator hunter, Ben McIntosh, about calling to predators, how to hunt your way in and setups. Enjoy!

This week on D2W we are going to continue our conversation with John Eberhart about post season scouting. John will share why it is so important to scout as soon as season goes out and what to look for when scouting. Enjoy!

Why is right now the best time to be scouting for next year’s buck? John Eberhart will join us for a two-part show explaining why to scout in the first quarter of the year and what to look for when afield. Enjoy!

This week, we begin the show talking to Chris O’hara about the Outdoor Life and Field and Stream show coming to Paducah. Then, we talk about a topic that really intrigues me and that is trapping. Professional trapper Alan Probst calls in to talk why you should trap, how to trap and where to trap. Enjoy!

It might be January, but there are plenty of outdoor activities you can partake in to keep you busy. Jacob Whitehall and Drew Ramage talk about the many things you can do this time of year because the seasons never end.

Crappie, Deer, Rabbits, Oh My! – There are several activities that can keep you busy this time of year, like crappie, deer and rabbits. Oh My! Steve Hunt talks about how to catch crappie in the winter, Jacob Whitehall shares strategies for hunting late December/January deer and Brian Thomas discusses rabbit hunting with dogs. Enjoy!

Hunt A Bucks Core Area – On this show we talk about hunting a buck’s core area. Josh Yancey purchased a new hunting a farm and he shares how he found a target buck on trail cameras and then narrowed down his core area from pictures and observation. Listen to find out how the journey played out.

This week we continue talking waterfowl, as the waterfowl seasons are in full swing in our area. Kile Jones, the 2018 World Goose Calling Champion, discuss things to look for in the body language of the waterfowl when calling to them and what a calling competition is like. We hope you enjoy!

This week on Drawn to Wildlife we talk to Lyle Sinkey, former cameraman for Duck Commander, about scouting for waterfowl. We explain what to look for and where to look, plus a wide array of other waterfowl topics. Enjoy!

This week, we talk to Terry Lammers, Greg Frey and Brent Frey about their experiences in improving your hunting property. They’ve owned their property for years and have done the right things and wrong things on their property to make it hunt better. They will share their hunting experiences and hopefully you can learn from them and apply it to the area you hunt.

This week we give you an up to the minute deer hunting rut report, talk characteristics of mature bucks and tell how a special three year old turned into a true giant. Enjoy!

“What is something that most deer hunters look at before they ever go out on their hunt? The weather, more specifically the wind direction. This week I'm going to talk to meteorologist Trent Okerson of WPSD TV about what causes wind and find out what he thinks the first couple of weeks of November will look like weather wise. Plus, we answer some rut questions with Jacob Whitehall.”

You are sitting in the woods or duck blind and you think you hear the sound of the game you are hunting, but the sound is faint and you can’t tell where the noise came from. Tetra Hunting has a hearing device that will make your hunting experience so much better. David Gnewikow joins us to talk about the hearing device that enhances the tell-tell game sounds and protects your hearing.

A tactic that can be very effective in drawing bucks near your stand this time of year is calling. Grunting, bleating, rattling or snort wheezing to a buck can cause them to be drawn to your set and allow you to close the deal. Clint Courtney joins us this week to discuss this topic in-depth.

Most weeks D2W focuses on hunting strategies, but what can make things easier when you’ve harvested your game? A good sharp knife. David Block of the Outdoor Edge will join us to go over what to look for in a hunting knife and ways to keep it sharp and performing well. Enjoy!