Mission Whitetail steps outside of the box to define what it truly takes to be an elite whitetail bowhunter. Focusing on the “why†for gear, tactics, training, and, most importantly, mindset. Joe Miles takes a deep dive into what it truly takes to kill those mature bucks.
Joe takes us deep into the heart of Africa for his most intense hunt yet — tracking and taking down a cattle-killing leopard in Zimbabwe. Joe walks through the full experience, from the setup and tracking process to the final moments of the hunt. He shares what it's like hunting one of Africa's most elusive and dangerous animals, the role of predator management in Zimbabwe, and how this unforgettable trip unfolded. Whether you're a serious hunter or just curious about international conservation efforts, this is a must-listen episode.
In this episode, Joe sits down to answer YOUR questions — from his personal bowhunting setup for this season, to the latest ASIO Gear updates, to food plot questions. Whether you're gearing up for early season or planning long-term success, there's a lot to learn in this week's episode! #WhitetailHunting #BowhuntingPodcast #ASIOGear #FoodPlots #JoeMiles #HuntingPodcast #WhitetailStrategy #DeerSeasonPrep #hunting #bowhunting #huntingtips #deerhunting #missionwhitetail
Sit down with Joe and his friend Kaylan Pope, owner of Arrows Anonymous, to talk about Kaylan's ultimate whitetail arrow setup. #missionwhitetail #huntingpodcast #podcast #deer #bigbucks #hunting #huntingtips #outdoors #deerhunting #whitetaildeer #bowhunting #archery
In this episode of the Mission Whitetail Podcast, Joe sits down with Bert Sorin—lifelong outdoorsman, prior Olympic Trials athlete, and owner of Sorinex Exercise Equipment. These two dive deep into Bert's passion for whitetail hunting, his South Carolina roots, and how a childhood spent in the woods helped shape the Sorinex legacy. Bert shares stories on his views on discipline in both the gym and the woods, his recent appearance on the Joe Rogan Experience, and how Sorinex became a cornerstone brand in the strength and conditioning world. Whether you're a hardcore bowhunter, a weight room warrior, or someone building a brand from the ground up—this conversation is packed with incredibly valuable information. #MissionWhitetailPodcast #MissionWhitetail #JoeMiles #BertSorin #Sorinex #SorinexOutdoors #huntingpodcast #podcast #huntingpodcasts #deerhunting #whitetailhunting #whitetail #deer #huntingtips #bigbucks
Joe sits down with hardcore bowhunter Tarif Alkhatib of Team 200 to talk all things whitetail—from the mindset it takes to stay lethal, to the gear and setup he relies on when the pressure's on. They break down the chase, the prep, and the story of a monster buck that tested everything Tarif knew. Follow Along on Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mission_whitetail/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MissionWhitetail/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@missionwhitetail Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2NaPT3NIvADr2PtVuERIfN?si=d00a99631a784147 #MissionWhitetail #HardcoreBowhunting #TarifAlkhatib #JoeMiles #WhitetailHunting #BigBuckStories #TexasWhitetail #DeerHunting #HuntingPodcast
Want to become a better whitetail hunter? Join Joe as he sits down for a solo podcast to walk through his steps to becoming a better whitetail hunter. He brings in knowledge from his nearly 40 years of bowhunting and the connections he's made throughout the whitetail hunting world to formulate these steps to becoming better and honing in on your craft.
Celebrating THREE YEARS of the Mission Whitetail Podcast and a BRAND NEW podcast studio! In this week's episode, Joe sits down with legendary bowhunter Jay Maxwell to talk about urban deer hunting in Georgia, the early days of Seek One, and his best turkey hunting strategies.
This week, Joe is joined by Spartan Forge CEO Bill Thompson, along with Spartan Forge Pro-Staffers Johnny Stewart and Andy May. Bill shares his background and the journey that led to the creation of the app, while Johnny and Andy highlight real-world hunting situations where Spartan Forge has made a significant impact. These guys are a wealth of knowledge. Check it out! Follow Along on Socials: - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mission_whitetail/ - Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MissionWhitetail/ App Tutorial Videos: - Spartan Forge YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/spartanforgeai - Johnny's Breakdown of the App: https://youtu.be/2aBfL8Yqs2Y?si=KzllqZePlYOLoNxS - DIY Sportsman Breaks Down the App: https://youtu.be/oaISsCMlT7M?si=EfEkwmYySvC-Y_6d
Join Joe as he sits down with Johnny Stewart, Rendell Erik, and Drake Deerman to break down their unique hunting styles, how they differ, and the lessons they've learned from countless hours hunting whitetail.
Join Joe and Johnathan Moreland for an epic episode packed with raw, real hunting stories. From traditional archery to hunting with a spear, Johnathan takes public land bowhunting to the next level. This is one you don't want to miss! Follow Along on Socials: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mission_whitetail/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MissionWhitetail/ Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2NaPT3NIvADr2PtVuERIfN?si=23dbe2328ba24f7e #missionwhitetail #joemiles #bowhunting #publicland #traditionalarchery #johnathanmoreland #deerhunting #whitetaildeer #huntingpodcast #hunting
Joe kicks things off solo, sharing what he's been up to and what's coming up in the next few months. Then Andrew and Wells join the conversation to dive into Mission Whitetail's plans for 2025, including fresh content and where things are headed.
Join Joe and Bobby Worthington as they journey through Bobby's personal story and the rich history of whitetail hunting—from its Native American roots to Fred Bear and beyond. This episode is packed with some great insights and knowledge from a whitetail hunting legend. You won't want to miss it!
In this episode, Joe walks through his recent hunt in Mexico, where he decided to swap his compound bow for a recurve. He talks about the challenges of hunting with traditional gear in a new place, the differences between shooting a recurve and compound, and how it all changed the way he approached the hunt. Merry Christmas!
Joe sits down with Adam Hays to discuss the mental and physical challenges of staying committed when your season isn't going as planned. From missed opportunities to long stretches without success, Joe and Adam share personal stories, strategies, and advice for keeping your focus and determination high even when things don't go as planned.
Join Joe this week as he breaks down his Kansas hunt, sharing insights on his setup, go-to gear, and proven techniques. Plus, he answers your questions straight from social media. Don't miss it!
Join Joe and Meredith Powroznik as they share the story of Meredith's first deer, her deep connection to hunting through her father, and the ins and outs of traditional bowhunting. This is an episode you won't want to miss!
This week, Joe catches up with his good friend Jace Allen to dive into the raw realities of hunting public land. From weeks of sleeping in a tent, to dealing with others trying to push him out, Jace has seen it all. Was it all worth it? Find out in the latest episode of the Mission Whitetail Podcast!
Join Joe as he sits down solo in the studio to go over some questions sent to him through social media! From his opinion on baiting, to his recurve setup, he answers it all! Definitely an episode you should check out!
Listen in as Joe is joined by Adam Hays to discuss their two target bucks for the season. They break down the detailed process of locating these specific deer, share their strategies for getting on their tracks, and talk about the challenges they've encountered in their pursuit so far.
In this week's episode, Joe sits down with Damon Bungard, owner of Jaeger Tracks, to discuss the critical role of game recovery when hunting whitetail. They talk about distinguishing blood trails, how long you should wait before tracking, and the do's and don'ts of game recovery!
Join Joe and Adam Hays as they discuss crucial early season prep! They dig into the small details that can really make a big difference in your prep—because it's the little things that often slip through the cracks. Plus, they can't resist talking a little football along the way!
In this week's episode, join Joe as he runs through some of his top shooting drills that keep him ready for the hunt. Not only do these drills aim to help improve shot accuracy, they also aim to cut out the risks of target panic. Definitely an episode worth checking out!
Join Joe as he is joined via phone by bowhunting veteran Bobby Worthington to dive into Bobby's new book and explore traditional bowhunting tactics. They discuss what it really takes to become a seasoned bowhunter and delve into the differences between shooting compound versus traditional bows. Check out Bobby's new book, Final Quest, here: https://asiogear.com/products/bobby-worthington-book Now available for preorder!
Tune in this week as Joe sits down with his good buddy and hunting expert, Adam Hays. They talk in depth about modern scent control technologies, Adam's rut predictions, and the key factors that help pinpoint the best days to be in the stand this season.
On this week's episode, Joe is joined by his good friend JJ Dukart of The Deer Society and Illusion Systems. JJ shares some key insights he has learned over the years surrounding the importance of scent control before, during, and after the hunt. This is definitely an episode you won't want to miss!
Join Joe & Adam Hays as they explore creative food plot designs, give a season update, and provide essential tips to prepare for the upcoming season. They also discuss the critical importance of shooting lanes, delve into gear choices, and offer insights into arrow and bow setups.
On this week's episode, Joe reviews how his gear performed during his trip to Argentina to hunt Red Stag. He also shares the upcoming hunts he has planned + much more!
On this week's episode, Joe recaps his hunting trip to Africa. He reviews his bow and broadhead performance as well as sharing the lessons he learned during his hunt that can be applied back to whitetail hunting.
On this week's Mission Whitetail episode, Joe is joined by seasoned whitetail bowhunter, Adam Hays to talk strategy and preparation for the "October lull" + Joe gives a season update.
Joe is Joined by Lucas to breakdown his recent Axis deer hunt and the performance of the G5 Mega Meat + a season update, what plans Joe has for the upcoming whitetail season, and a few Q&A's!
If you've ever been interested in setting up your own whitetail farm, you don't want to miss this week's episode! Joe is joined by Don Higgins to discuss all things “small farm" from bedding, food, neighbors, and access to what to look for before buying property + much more!
On this week's Episode it's all about trail cameras! Joe is joined by Chad Sylvester, the owner and creator of Exodus Trail Cameras. They bust myths about cell cams, discuss best battery options, breakdown which setting to use for different areas, talk about low cell service areas + much more!
This week marks Mission Whitetail's two year anniversary! Thank y'all so much for all the support. On this week's episode, Joe walks through his scent control process and gives a recap of the first Mission Whitetail Ultimate Field Course. As always, a couple funny moments with Lucas in the room as well!
You don't want to miss this week's episode! Joe is joined by 5 of the most experienced and highly successful whitetail hunters in North America. Andrae D'Acquisto, Bobby Worthington, Andy May, Don Higgins and Adam Hays all speak with Joe on the systems they use for scent control while hunting the biggest bucks on the planet.
On this weeks episode Joe gives a season and show update, talks about the course he and Bobby are doing in Tennessee and goes through the seminar he did in Shipshewana this past weekend.
This weeks episode is way outside the box….we are on location at the Great American in Harrisburg, PA for a round table discussion with Adam Hays, Rendall Erik, Justin Synan and Tariff Alkhatib to go over their season round preparation and what they do to consistently take mature whitetails.
If you like archery and bow setups you won't want to miss this weeks episode! Joe is joined by Michigan Bow Hunter Andy May to discuss his bow and arrow setups and how he evaluates and is constantly testing new gear to make his system as lethal and accurate as possible.
On this week's episode Joe is flying Solo….he does a season recap on the bucks he took in 2023, the main lesson he learned in 2023, what his plans are for 2024, and finishes up with a Q&A.
This week, we have Adam Hays back on for a season update, rapid fire questions, the biggest mistakes guys make hunting a particular buck, and even a little college football discussion.
On this week's episode, Joe is joined by Heath “The Iceman” Cisco to talk tactics, hunt breakdowns, and even bow and mobile stand setups. As we transition into late season, Heath is a great source to share insight on what it takes to get those late season bucks.
On this week's episode, Joe has a huge announcement about a whitetail seminar he'll be hosting with Bobby Worthington! Plus, Joe discusses his plan of attack for his South Carolina Nocturnal Buck, relying heavily on trail cameras, and a season update.
This week, Joe is joined by Clint Campbell, host of over 300 episodes of “Truth From The Stand” podcast, featuring top deer biologists and hunters. In this episode of Mission Whitetail, he and Joe dive in to discuss buck bedding and scrapes as well as Clint's recent success of a 170 inch buck from the ground.
Joe & Lucas talk rut strategies and give a Mission Whitetail season update. Plus, Joe recaps his recent success in south Texas on a giant brush country 8 point and his Kentucky 10 from earlier this week.
This week, Joe is joined by Kris Seymour from BEOUTDOORS Real Estate and Seymour Bucks Outfitting to discuss the “Great Bait Debate,” cellular cameras, and their effects on pure hunting. They also cover some trends of mature bucks and dive in to Kris' son's hunt for a mega giant September buck.
This week, we are back with Adam Hays. He has a wealth of knowledge and has played the game with countless mature bucks, so every chance we get we like to pick his brain. In this episode, we discuss what is going on right now in the deer woods, our strategy for this time of year, and what the hunting plan is getting into the heart of the season.
This week, new ASIO team member Lucas Kincaid joins Joe to do a little Q&A Session about advice to kill mature bucks, scouting, stories, and many more questions about hunting Whitetails!
This week, Zach Waterfield from W&K Archery joins Joe to discuss the debate between heavy and light arrows and which is best for hunting Whitetails, they also discuss some about some testing that themselves and others have done.
This week Adam Hays from Team 200 is back with Joe to talk about what his beginning of the season will look like, some early season tactics, gear he is running this year, and more…..Joe also breaks down his early season velvet hunt here in South Carolina!
This week, Don Higgins and Terry Peer from the Chasing Giants Podcast join Joe to talk Big Bucks, Answer some listener questions, and dive into what is happening at ASIO Gear!
This week, Joe gives an update on the latest happenings at ASIO Gear, his trip to Africa and how the Rage Trypan held up, and wraps up the Q&A from the last episode.
In this episode, Joe Miles answers some of your questions about his bow setup, his arrow setup, how to get into the outdoor industry, and more!