Drawn To Wildlife Podcast

As I've been checking trail cameras and scouting this year I've noticed we might have limited resources.  The acorn crop is scarce to non-existent this year and if you can find an oak that has acorns, mark it.  I discuss this and much more on this week's show.  

On this show, we talk about the best way we've learned to catch boiling bass over the past few years.  Boiling bass are bass pushing bait fish to the surface and feeding on them.  Enjoy!

On this show we are going to tackle the topic of where to place trail cameras in the summertime.  When should you put them out, where are good places to put them, standard trail cameras versus cell cameras, and more.  Enjoy!  We hope this helps!

The opening weekend of the 2022 spring turkey season in Kentucky treated us well.  On this show, we discuss our experiences, things learned and what to expect turkey hunting this next week.  Enjoy!

This week on D2W we talk about scouting for turkeys.  Typically, it might be listening for gobbles or glassing, but what other ways can you scout on tight schedule.  Listen hear to learn more.  Enjoy!

On this weeks show I share 5 of my best tips for finding sheds.  I hope you can get outside, do some walking and find some sheds before green up.  Best of luck!

This week we had the pleasure of talking with Jesse, a/k/a Jess James, about hunting coyotes.  Take a listen and I know you will learn something that can help you bag more coyotes.

Our schedule was FINALLY free and we were able to get in the woods and do some post season scouting.  This time of year is a great time to scout because the sign is still fresh, you can see clearly and you aren't disturbing the deer too much.  So, enjoy this podcast as we share what we learned.

On this show we will recap the past month, look at our plans for the free youth hunt weekend and talk about different outdoor activities you can participate in the winter. Why is a velvet buck on the cover of a winter post?  If you happened to harvest this buck, reach out to me.  I'd love to share some pics and hear the story of how he was harvested.  

On this show, we share the story of Drew's buck, Crook, and provide a rut report for the last week of gun season in Kentucky.  Enjoy!

I've been hunting everyday since November 5th and wanted to share my 2021 gun season rut report for Kentucky.  Here are my observations and observations from my buddies going into opening day of the 2021 Kentucky gun season.  Best of luck to everyone and stay safe.

A very productive way to have green and grain food plots is to broadcast oats, wheat, or rye into a picked cornfield or bean field (Get farmers permission).  It is not to late to do this, especially with these warm temperatures.  Check out this podcast to learn more.

A tactic that has proven very effective to getting pics of new bucks and getting them to stop in front of your stand is a rub and scrape tree.  On this show, Josh and Drew discuss how to put one up, the benefits of it, and tips to make it very attractive to bucks.

Me and my buddy Josh hit the woods tonight and thought we'd provide a deer hunting report for 10.3.21 based off our observations.  Plus, we will share what we anticipate seeing in the next 10 plus days. Enjoy!

At the end of September there is a shake up with bucks.  The bachelor group of bucks begin to break up and their food sources change.  This week we talk about what to key in on now.  Enjoy!

I did a lesson at church this past week on Jairus in Mark chapter 5 and wanted to share that lesson here.  Jairus came to Jesus about his daughter that was very sick.  Jesus agreed to go with Jairus and tend to his sick daughter, but maybe didn't come as fast as Jairus would like.  What can we learn from that? Overhearing[a] what they said, Jesus told him, “Don't be afraid; just believe.”  Mark 5:36

When you change from field points to broadheads, you need to confirm they are still accurate.  On this show, we discuss the process for making sure they are still flying true.  Enjoy!

A question I got a couple times this week is how do you tell a buck is the same from year to year.  On this week's show we answer that question and how we go about naming them.  Enjoy!

Have you been reluctant to purchase a cell camera?  If so, we address those concerns in this show and encourage you to take the plunge if you have been considering it. https://www.feradyne.com/trail-cameras/cellular-cameras/  

This week on D2W we address target panic when shooting your bow.  Drew has had target panic this year and reached out to his buddies to help him work through it.  Hopefully, the tips in this show can help you overcome target panic.

This year is rolling along and this is the time of year we get our cameras and bows out.  This week, Dale Wilson and I discuss trail camera strategies and what to do when you first start shooting your bow in preparation for the season.

This week, we talk pond fishing tips with my buddy Rick Stevens.  Rick and I fished a couple ponds together a few weeks ago and I had some interesting observations that could help you catch more fish.  Plus, Rick's fiance caught her personal best bass!  Enjoy!

Everyone has a person that got them into the outdoors and my person just happened to be my Dad.  This week we remember Dad and some of the hunting and fishing stories.  Drew

Crappie are starting to spawn and this week we have Crazy Coop on to talk crappie fishing.  Crazy Coop shares with us how they are catching crappie in Southern Illinois in the buck brush and his testimony.  We hope you enjoy! Learn more at https://www.buckbrushfishingguides.com/

Want to carve out a food plot, but need the equipment and expertise to do so?  Well, on this podcast Ryan Krimple joins us to talk about the process using a skid steer and specific implements to achieve your goal.  Enjoy! If you'd like to inquire with Ryan about carving out a food plot where you hunt, call him at 270.559.3301.  Food plots add value to your property and attracts game to specific areas.  Either way, they are a great investment.  

With spring like days arriving and the calendar moving along, it has us thinking turkeys and fishing.  This week, Dale Wilson and I talk about getting prepared for turkey hunting and a couple of tips for catching fish.  Enjoy!

This week, we talk to Reese Johnson about how he got drawn as a non-resident to deer hunt Iowa and finding sheds.  Reese will start by sharing his experience in deer hunting Iowa and then how he finds many sheds each and every spring.  Enjoy!

On this show we cover several topics, winter scouting, frost seeding, coyote stories and the MIA buck lives.  Check it out and enjoy!

If you want to stay outdoors this time of year, try predator hunting.  Ben McIntosh joins us to discuss calling tactics, his shotgun setup, terrain that he tends to find coyotes in and much more.  Enjoy!

This week we focus on improving your deer's neighborhood by creating cooperatives.  Want to see bigger bucks and a better deer herd?  Get your neighbors together and get on the same deer management page by communicating.  Enjoy! Learn more about deer cooperatives here:  https://www.deerassociation.com/coop/ Learn more about the Open Season Sportsman Expo here:  https://www.openseasonsportsmansexpo.com/kentucky/  

This is one of my favorite shows every year, talking about what we learned from 2020.  You hunt all year, what can you take from this year to be better next year.  Josh Yancey and Drew Ramage discuss on this week's show.  Enjoy!  Happy New Year!

On this week's show we talk about how we are seeing lots of rutting activity during the late season.  We will share those hunts and what we anticipate the deer doing in then next several days.

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!

Let's provide you a rut report right before the Kentucky Firearm season kicks off.  Josh, will first share the story of his 2020 buck and then we will talk about what we are seeing in the deer woods.  Good luck everyone and be safe!

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!

Deer hunting early and mid October can be tough if you don't adjust to changing habitat of the whitetail.  This week we discuss hunting acorns and not being afraid to scout and find the most productive trees.  Enjoy!

Bucks are ending their summer pattern and moving to their fall ranges, let D2W help you find the bucks again. This week, we discuss how crops are coming out and maturing, acorns are falling and how mock scrapes and rub trees can be great places to put trail cameras. 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! Here is a link to the hunt Ted and I talked about during the podcast.  Watch it here:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8VbaRaz8ciU&t=2s

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! Below are my show notes for this topics.  Toward the end are the attributes I look for and what defines a mature buck.  In my opinion a mature buck if 4 years old or older. This week we are going to talk about a topic that a lot of people are being faced with this time of year when looking at trail camera pictures or out glassing bucks.  That topic is what age is the buck? This time of year and throughout the fall you see people posting pictures of bucks on social media asking people to help age the buck.  Some people try to assist, others not so much.  So, let’s see if we can help listeners age bucks. Why try to age a buck?  To find out which bucks have reached maturity.  If you are into hunting mature bucks, this lets you Know which ones to target and which ones need another year or two.  Things can happen quick in the rut or while on stand. It is good to know a bucks age ahead of time, if possible. If a buck you know walks by your stand, are you shooting or just going to enjoy the encounter.  You know as soon as you see the buck and don't have to guess. Why does someone want to hunt a mature buck?  Because he has reached his rack potential, harder to hunt, the challenge, gives young bucks a chance to reach potential, history, or because that is where you are in your hunting maturation. What age buck is hardest to age? Three to four years old bucks, especially in the rut.  I’ve been fooled in the rut thinking a buck was 4, but when I got him on the ground, he was 3. What is the easiest way to age a buck?  History – if you’ve watched a buck grow up, you know when he is two, three, four, five, etc.  To me, you can start following a buck when he turns two.  He will have similar rack characteristics each year that allows him to be identifiable. The story of Holiday – Holiday was a tall racked 8 pointer at age two, tines skinny, body was slick, long legged, etc.  Then, at 3 he was thicker bodied, same style rack, but heavier and bigger.  Kept progressing until last year when he was 5.  Hoping he shows again this year, but no pics since November 14th of last year. Eleven point was the same way… 11 pt basket rack at two, bigger at 3, bigger at 4 and 13 ptr at 5.  He was harvested a mile away from where I got pics of him. Alright, so you don’t have history and a new buck shows up on camera, what are you looking for to tell you that he is mature? The most difficult age to distinguish, in my opinion, is if a buck is a 3 year old or a 4 year old. Can usually tell if a deer is younger or older than 3 or 4. I only look at the rack to see if it helps identify a buck or for heavy mass, other than that I don’t use the rack to age a buck. I look at their legs, If the legs look long, usually a younger deer. If they look short, older. Look at their body, are they toned, big belly, sway in the back, short nose, big chest.  This equal an older buck. Look at their nose or snout, is the snout short or long. Long is typically younger, short is older If you only have one pic can be hard to tell. Look at several pics.  Side view is usually easier to identify the age of a buck. Get friends opinion. Have them give an honest opinion not one you want to hear. Cover the rack and look at the body. Dr. Grant Woods shared this tip and I utilize it often. Look at old pics, maybe even two years ago.  You can't remember everything and one you thought passed could show up again.

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! To learn more about Dr. Grant Woods and his web show go here:  Growing Deer TV

On this week's show 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. Learn more about Covert Scouting Cameras here:  www.covertscoutingcameras.com

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! Check Dieter out on Youtube and subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcgQJPnVrEdjpuduWt7eSDQ 

This week we talked 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! To book a trip with Terry go to his website elliottsguideservices.com or call him at 731-234-8817.

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.

On this week's show we talk to Scott McGlinchey, who dove shell beds for several years.  Scott share what he learned about how bass relate to shell beds from his first hand experience.  Then, we talk about how these cold fronts have affected the bass and the spawn.  Enjoy! Learn more about Scott or book a trip at https://www.shelldiversguide.com/ For the fastest response, feel free to give Scott a call at 317-440-2934.