NDA's Deer Season 365

Many deer hunters and the public at large are unaware of the critical work university affiliated state and regional wildlife health organizations do for the betterment of wildlife and human health. Deer are no exception, and in many cases, they dominate the workload due to their abundance, impact on broad wildlife conservation, and popularity. In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Lisa Murphy, a veterinarian, professor of toxicology, and the leader of the Pennsylvania Wildlife Futures Program at the University of Pennsylvania's School of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Murphy explains the importance of wildlife health programs while detailing some of the specific work she oversees, ranging from the day-to-day rigors of regional wildlife health technicians to CWD sampling at the laboratory, to leading critical research for deer and other wildlife species. NDA has enjoyed a rich partnership with the Pennsylvania Wildlife Futures Program and others like it around the country, and even long-time members may be unaware of how many unique projects the organization works on that have broad implications for deer, hunting, and habitat. This episode illustrates one of the many ways NDA works with key partners to accomplish important science-based outcomes for deer and other wildlife. Featured Sponsor/Partners onX Hunt Bass Pro Shops & Cabela's   Important Links: Current Penn Vet Research Follow Nick Pinizzotto on Instagram Follow Brian Grossman on Instagram Sign up for NDA's free weekly e-newsletter   Subscribe to the Podcast on: Apple Podcasts Spotify iHeartRadio   About the National Deer Association The National Deer Association (NDA) is a non-profit deer conservation group that works to ensure the future of wild deer, wildlife habitat and hunting. Thank you for subscribing to our podcast! Support NDA's mission by becoming a member today.

Through the Wildlife Futures Program, the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine (Penn Vet) is conducting a study to explore leading causes of mortality in deer with and without CWD within a CWD-endemic area. The study team outfitted deer with GPS-collars programmed to emit a mortality signal to promptly retrieve carcasses for a complete necropsy with associated ancillary tests to determine the cause of death. Early results are in, and we are joined by Dr. Erick Gagne and Dr. Jennifer Hoy-Petersen of Penn Vet to discuss what the team has found so far. Featured Sponsor/Partners Bass Pro Shops & Cabela's   Important Links:   Current Penn Vet Research Follow Nick Pinizzotto on Instagram Follow Brian Grossman on Instagram Sign up for NDA's free weekly e-newsletter   Subscribe to the Podcast on: Apple Podcasts Spotify iHeartRadio   About the National Deer Association The National Deer Association (NDA) is a non-profit deer conservation group that works to ensure the future of wild deer, wildlife habitat and hunting. Thank you for subscribing to our podcast! Support NDA's mission by becoming a member today.

In our latest episode of the Deer Season 365 podcast, we talk with Michael Burns of Wisconsin all about his career as a Conservation Warden. Michael dives into the job's responsibilities, dispels some common misconceptions, covers some of the most common deer hunting violations, and outlines what is involved in becoming a conservation warden. Regardless of whether you've ever dreamed of being a conservation warden or not, this is an interesting episode you won't want to miss. Featured Sponsor/Partners Bass Pro Shops & Cabela's   Important Links: Wisconsin DNR Warden Recruitment Website Follow Brian Grossman on Instagram Follow Nick Pinizzotto on Instagram Sign up for NDA's free weekly e-newsletter   Subscribe to the Podcast on: Apple Podcasts Spotify iHeartRadio   About the National Deer Association The National Deer Association (NDA) is a non-profit deer conservation group that works to ensure the future of wild deer, wildlife habitat and hunting. Thank you for subscribing to our podcast! Support NDA's mission by becoming a member today.

On this episode of the Deer Season 365 podcast, host Brian Grossman is joined by NDA CEO Nick Pinizzotto, NDA Chief Conservation Officer Kip Adams, and special guest Jeb Burton, of Crossroads with the Burtons, to discuss a variety of deer and habitat management topics. The group met at the recent 2025 Archery Trade Association (ATA) Show in Indianapolis to record this unique episode. Featured Sponsor/Partners Bass Pro Shops & Cabela's DeerAge.com   Important Links: Crossroads with the Burtons Ward Burton Wildlife Foundation Follow Brian Grossman on Instagram Follow Nick Pinizzotto on Instagram Follow Kip Adams on Instagram Sign up for NDA's free weekly e-newsletter   Subscribe to the Podcast on: Apple Podcasts Spotify iHeartRadio   About the National Deer Association The National Deer Association (NDA) is a non-profit deer conservation group that works to ensure the future of wild deer, wildlife habitat and hunting. Thank you for subscribing to our podcast! Support NDA's mission by becoming a member today.

In this week's episode of the Deer Season 365 podcast, we discuss rut-hunting strategies with Michael Perry of Alabama as he follows the rut across his home state and beyond. Michael has killed some tremendous public land bucks over the years, including the Alabama state record muzzleloader buck, on some of the toughest public lands in the country. Hear how he consistently finds success, whether hunting his home state of Alabama or beyond.   Episode Sponsor: Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's    Important Links: Michael's book on Amazon Michael's YouTube channel Follow Brian Grossman on Instagram Sign up for NDA's free weekly e-newsletter   Subscribe to the Podcast on: Apple Podcasts Spotify iHeartRadio   About the National Deer Association The National Deer Association (NDA) is a non-profit deer conservation group that works to ensure the future of wild deer, wildlife habitat and hunting. Thank you for subscribing to our podcast! Support NDA's mission by becoming a member today.

In this episode of the Deer Season 365 podcast, we talk with wildlife photographer Tes Randle Jolly all about her observations of various buck (and doe) behavior leading up to and during the rut. Tes spends more time in the field than anyone I know, which has given her the opportunity to witness a lot of interesting and unique deer behavior over the years. She also ties in how those observations can make you a better, more successful deer hunter, so be sure to give this week's episode a listen! Episode Sponsors: Browning and DeerAge.com   Important Links: Follow Tes Randle Jolly on Instagram Follow Brian Grossman on Instagram Sign up for NDA's free weekly e-newsletter   Subscribe to the Podcast on: Apple Podcasts Spotify iHeartRadio   About the National Deer Association The National Deer Association (NDA) is a non-profit deer conservation group that works to ensure the future of wild deer, wildlife habitat and hunting. Thank you for subscribing to our podcast! Support NDA's mission by becoming a member today.

In this week's episode of the Deer Season 365 podcast, we tap into over three years worth of episodes to provide you with the best deer hunting advice we've received along the way. We cover the entire scouting and hunting process with some of the best deer hunters we know, like Dan Infalt, Andy May, Beau Martonik, Parker McDonald, Jeremy Aron, and Daniel Lemmon. With the rut right around the corner, this is one you won't want to miss!   Sponsor Episodes: QuietKat and Bass Pro Shops/Cabela's   Important Links: Follow Brian Grossman on Instagram Sign up for NDA's free weekly e-newsletter   Subscribe to the Podcast on: Apple Podcasts Spotify iHeartRadio   About the National Deer Association The National Deer Association (NDA) is a non-profit deer conservation group that works to ensure the future of wild deer, wildlife habitat and hunting. Thank you for subscribing to our podcast! Support NDA's mission by becoming a member today.

In this week's episode of the Deer Season 365 podcast, Kip Adams and I dive into the fallacy of the October lull and how to get back in the game when that buck you've been watching all summer suddenly disappears. We also discuss the rut, diving into what triggers it, how things like weather and the moon have no impact on the timing, and why some rut hunts are much better than others. This is a great episode you won't want to miss!   Episode Sponsors: Tethrd and LandTrust   Important Links: Follow Kip on Instagram Follow Brian Grossman on Instagram Sign up for NDA's free weekly e-newsletter   Subscribe to the Podcast on: Apple Podcasts Spotify iHeartRadio   About the National Deer Association The National Deer Association (NDA) is a non-profit deer conservation group that works to ensure the future of wild deer, wildlife habitat and hunting. Thank you for subscribing to our podcast! Support NDA's mission by becoming a member today.

In this week's Deer Season 365 podcast episode, we talk with Shawn Lumsden of the Flint River Plantation about how their intensive habitat management and deer harvest strategies are paying off big time. We dive into everything from food plots to forest stand improvement and prescribed fire. Shawn also discusses how they are harvesting over 100 does per season and being very selective with their buck harvest. If you have a hunting property you're managing for mature white-tailed deer, this is an episode you won't want to miss!   Episode Sponsors: First Lite and Bass Pro Shops/Cabela's   Important Links: Follow Shawn on Instagram Follow Brian Grossman on Instagram Sign up for NDA's free weekly e-newsletter   Subscribe to the Podcast on: Apple Podcasts Spotify iHeartRadio   About the National Deer Association The National Deer Association (NDA) is a non-profit deer conservation group that works to ensure the future of wild deer, wildlife habitat and hunting. Thank you for subscribing to our podcast! Support NDA's mission by becoming a member today.

Every year, around this same time, stories start showing up in my news feed about hunters who have fallen from a deer stand. Some only result in minor injuries, while others end with a family burying a loved one. On this week's episode of the Deer Season 365 podcast, we talk with treestand fall survivor, Justin Lanclos, about his harrowing ordeal, along with Glen Mayhew of the Treestand Safety Awareness Foundation about fall statistics and prevention. This is an episode every deer hunter needs to hear.    Episode Sponsors: Whitetail Institute and Schrade Knives   Important Links: Treestand Safety Awareness Foundation website Follow Brian Grossman on Instagram Sign up for NDA's free weekly e-newsletter   Subscribe to the Podcast on: Apple Podcasts Spotify iHeartRadio   About the National Deer Association The National Deer Association (NDA) is a non-profit deer conservation group that works to ensure the future of wild deer, wildlife habitat and hunting. Thank you for subscribing to our podcast! Support NDA's mission by becoming a member today.

In this week's Deer Season 365 podcast episode, we're talking with Terry Kerns of Edgewood Meat Locker all about deer processing. Not so much how to process your deer, but more about how to handle your deer in the field prior to having it processed. We also dive into common questions hunters have about deer processing, like whether the meat they get is actually their deer, and why it may seem like you're not getting as much venison back as you should. Learn the answers to these questions and more by giving this week's episode a listen!   Episode Sponsor: ALPS Outdoorz   Important Links: Edgewood Locker Follow Brian Grossman on Instagram Sign up for NDA's free weekly e-newsletter   Subscribe to the Podcast on: Apple Podcasts Spotify iHeartRadio   About the National Deer Association The National Deer Association (NDA) is a non-profit deer conservation group that works to ensure the future of wild deer, wildlife habitat and hunting. Thank you for subscribing to our podcast! Support NDA's mission by becoming a member today.

In this week's episode of the Deer Season 365 podcast, we're talking with Jacob Emery of the DO3 Outdoors YouTube channel all about using water access to improve your odds on mature bucks. Jacob dives into how he got started with water access, equipment needs, tips and tactics, and a few challenges he's faced along the way. If you've ever considered using a kayak or jon boat to access remote hunting spots, this episode is for you!   Episode Sponsor: Mathews Archery   Important Links: DO3 Outdoors YouTube channel Follow Brian Grossman on Instagram Sign up for NDA's free weekly e-newsletter   Subscribe to the Podcast on: Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify iHeartRadio Stitcher About the National Deer Association The National Deer Association (NDA) is a non-profit deer conservation group that works to ensure the future of wild deer, wildlife habitat and hunting. Thank you for subscribing to our podcast! Support NDA's mission by becoming a member today.

In this episode of the Deer Season 365 podcast, we look at the increasing popularity of mobile deer hunting and how it can make you a better, more consistent hunter. Our guest is Christopher Leppert, of the Mobile Hunters Expo, who has turned his passion for mobile hunting into a successful business. Christopher dives into what it means to be a mobile deer hunter, how it's improved his success rate on mature bucks, and how that passion drove him to start the Mobile Hunters Expo. Episode Sponsor: Banks Outdoors   Important Links: Mobile Hunters Expo website Follow Brian Grossman on Instagram Sign up for NDA's free weekly e-newsletter   Subscribe to the Podcast on: Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify iHeartRadio Stitcher About the National Deer Association The National Deer Association (NDA) is a non-profit deer conservation group that works to ensure the future of wild deer, wildlife habitat and hunting. Thank you for subscribing to our podcast! Support NDA's mission by becoming a member today.

In this episode of the Deer Season 365 podcast, we talk with Mark Turner all about herbicides for deer habitat. We discuss some of the most common food plot and native habitat scenarios, and which herbicides are best suited for each scenario. If you enjoy planting food plots or managing native habitat for deer, then you'll definitely want to check this episode out!   Episode Sponsor: Vortex Optics   Important Links: Dr. Craig Harper's habitat publications Follow Brian Grossman on Instagram Sign up for NDA's free weekly e-newsletter   Subscribe to the Podcast on: Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify iHeartRadio Stitcher About the National Deer Association The National Deer Association (NDA) is a non-profit deer conservation group that works to ensure the future of wild deer, wildlife habitat and hunting. Thank you for subscribing to our podcast! Support NDA's mission by becoming a member today.

In this week's episode of the Deer Season 365 podcast, we're talking with University of Delaware student, Matthew McBride, all about Maryland's sika deer population. Matthew gives us some basic biology and ecology of sika deer, along with the results of his research on how the expanding sika deer population may be impacting local whitetails.    Episode Sponsors: LandTrust and Bass Pro Shops/Cabela's   Important Links: Follow Brian Grossman on Instagram Sign up for NDA's free weekly e-newsletter Subscribe to the Podcast on: Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify iHeartRadio Stitcher About the National Deer Association The National Deer Association (NDA) is a non-profit deer conservation group that works to ensure the future of wild deer, wildlife habitat and hunting. Thank you for subscribing to our podcast! Support NDA's mission by becoming a member today.

In this week's episode of the Deer Season 365 podcast, we talk to Michigan hunter Andy May about how he consistently kills big, mature bucks on short DIY public land hunts. Andy dives deep into his entire process from choosing potential public land tracts, how he e-scouts properties, his boots-on-the-ground scouting process, and how he executes a successful hunt. Whether you hunt public or private land, or across the country or street, this episode should provide excellent insight into planning a successful hunt and improve your odds of success this season.   Episode Sponsor: First Lite   Important Links: Follow Andy May on Instagram Follow Brian Grossman on Instagram Sign up for NDA's free weekly e-newsletter   Subscribe to the Podcast on: Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify iHeartRadio Stitcher   About the National Deer Association The National Deer Association (NDA) is a non-profit deer conservation group that works to ensure the future of wild deer, wildlife habitat and hunting. Thank you for subscribing to our podcast! Support NDA's mission by becoming a member today.

In this week's episode of the Deer Season 365 podcast, we talk with Matt Ross about NDA's Public Lands Initiative, where we have set a goal to impact 1 million acres of public hunting land by 2026. Hear all about where we are with that goal, how we're accomplishing the work with such a lean workforce, and what the future holds for the program. Episode Sponsors: QuietKat and Bass Pro Shops/Cabela's Important Links: NDA's Public Lands Initiative Follow Matt Ross on Instagram Follow Brian Grossman on Instagram Sign up for NDA's free weekly e-newsletter Subscribe to the Podcast on: Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify iHeartRadio Stitcher About the National Deer Association The National Deer Association (NDA) is a non-profit deer conservation group that works to ensure the future of wild deer, wildlife habitat and hunting. Thank you for subscribing to our podcast! Support NDA's mission by becoming a member today.

In this week's Deer Season 365 podcast episode, we talk with Matt Wilkins and Megan Plete Postol, of NDA's Grassroots Program, about how local Branches help deliver NDA's mission and impact their local communities, and how you can get involved with NDA as a volunteer. If you're a passionate deer hunter, you should consider giving back to the species and that passion by giving some of your time to help ensure the future of wild deer, wildlife habitat, and hunting. We will discuss exactly how you can do that in this episode.   Episode Sponsor: onX Hunt   Important Links: Become an NDA Volunteer Follow Brian Grossman on Instagram Sign up for NDA's free weekly e-newsletter Subscribe to the Podcast on: Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify iHeartRadio Stitcher About the National Deer Association The National Deer Association (NDA) is a non-profit deer conservation group that works to ensure the future of wild deer, wildlife habitat and hunting. Thank you for subscribing to our podcast! Support NDA's mission by becoming a member today.

On this episode of the Deer Season 365 podcast, we talk with Kyle Hedges, of Land & Legacy, about fawning cover. We dive into why good cover is important for whitetail fawns, along with five ways to create it based on your current habitat conditions. It's an often overlooked aspect of managing a property for white-tailed deer, but an important one to consider, so be sure to give this episode a listen.   Episode Sponsor: Tethrd   Important Links: Email Kyle The Land and Legacy website Follow Brian Grossman on Instagram Sign up for NDA's free weekly e-newsletter Subscribe to the Podcast on: Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify iHeartRadio Stitcher About the National Deer Association The National Deer Association (NDA) is a non-profit deer conservation group that works to ensure the future of wild deer, wildlife habitat and hunting. Thank you for subscribing to our podcast! Support NDA's mission by becoming a member today.

In this episode of the Deer Season 365 podcast, host Brian Grossman discusses what he's learned from managing and hunting his 15-acre Georgia hunting property, and how you can use that information to get the most from your small acreage. Brian covers seven steps to lay out your property and hunt it intelligently to improve your odds of consistently harvesting mature bucks.   Episode Sponsor: PH Outdoors   Important Links: NDA's United for Deer Spring Sweepstakes Follow Brian Grossman on Instagram Sign up for NDA's free weekly e-newsletter Subscribe to the Podcast on: Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify iHeartRadio Stitcher About the National Deer Association The National Deer Association (NDA) is a non-profit deer conservation group that works to ensure the future of wild deer, wildlife habitat and hunting. Thank you for subscribing to our podcast! Support NDA's mission by becoming a member today.

On this week's Deer Season 365 podcast episode, we talk with Jeremy Aron and Daniel Lemmon of the Do It Yourself Hunter YouTube channel all about how they plan and execute their DIY hunting trips to consistently find success. We cover everything from choosing the state and tract of land, digital and boots-on-the-ground scouting, to the actual hunting process. If you're a DIY deer hunter, you'll definitely enjoy this one!   Episode Sponsor: Redneck Blinds   Important Links: Subscribe to the Do It Yourself Hunter YouTube channel Do It Yourself Hunter Facebook page Follow Brian Grossman on Instagram Sign up for NDA's free weekly e-newsletter Subscribe to the Podcast on: Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify iHeartRadio Stitcher About the National Deer Association The National Deer Association (NDA) is a non-profit deer conservation group that works to ensure the future of wild deer, wildlife habitat and hunting. Thank you for subscribing to our podcast! Support NDA's mission by becoming a member today.

On this episode of the Deer Season 365 podcast, we talk with Jared Larsen of onX Hunt about how to get the most from your mapping app. We dive into various uses for mapping apps like onX and some great features within the app that you may not even be aware of.    Episode Sponsor: ALPS Outdoorz   Important Links: onX Hunt Use promo code NDA for a 20% discount Follow Jared Larsen on Instagram Follow Brian Grossman on Instagram Sign up for NDA's free weekly e-newsletter Subscribe to the Podcast on: Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify iHeartRadio Stitcher About the National Deer Association The National Deer Association (NDA) is a non-profit deer conservation group that works to ensure the future of wild deer, wildlife habitat and hunting. Thank you for subscribing to our podcast! Support NDA's mission by becoming a member today.

In this week's Deer Season 365 podcast episode, we talk with Frank Brock of Morse Nursery about choosing, planting, and growing trees and shrubs for wildlife. Frank discusses which trees to plant, when and where to plant, and how to plant and maintain to ensure your plants survive and thrive.    Episode Sponsor: HHA Sports   Important Links: Morse Nursery Use promo code NDA15 for a 15% discount Follow Brian Grossman on Instagram Sign up for NDA's free weekly e-newsletter Subscribe to the Podcast on: Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify iHeartRadio Stitcher About the National Deer Association The National Deer Association (NDA) is a non-profit deer conservation group that works to ensure the future of wild deer, wildlife habitat and hunting. Thank you for subscribing to our podcast! Support NDA's mission by becoming a member today.

On this episode of the Deer Season 365 podcast, we're talking with Moriah Boggess, the most hardcore shed antler hunter we know. Moriah shares his techniques for maximizing your time in the field to find more shed antlers in the least amount of time. He covers when and where to look for sheds, and how to key in on the areas that hold the most potential. If you like shed hunting, you're sure to enjoy this episode! Episode Sponsor: Moultrie Mobile Important Links: Wildlife Investments Consulting Company Follow Moriah Boggess on Instagram Follow Brian Grossman on Instagram Sign up for NDA's free weekly e-newsletter Subscribe to the Podcast on: Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify iHeartRadio Stitcher About the National Deer Association The National Deer Association (NDA) is a non-profit deer conservation group that works to ensure the future of wild deer, wildlife habitat and hunting. Thank you for subscribing to our podcast! Support NDA's mission by becoming a member today.

In this week's Deer Season 365 Podcast, we talk with Dr. Bronson Strickland of the Mississippi State University Extension Service and MSU Deer Lab about their research on mature buck movement. Bronson discusses when and how these bucks navigate the landscape, where they choose to bed, and the impacts the rut has on these behaviors. This is great insight for any deer hunter who wants to learn more about the animal they pursue and become a better, more successful hunter.    Episode Sponsors: Schrade Knives, Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's   Important Links: MSU's Understanding Deer Movement publication Wildlife Investments Consulting Company Follow Brian Grossman on Instagram Sign up for NDA's free weekly e-newsletter Subscribe to the Podcast on: Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify iHeartRadio Stitcher About the National Deer Association The National Deer Association (NDA) is a non-profit deer conservation group that works to ensure the future of wild deer, wildlife habitat and hunting. Thank you for subscribing to our podcast! Support NDA's mission by becoming a member today.

In this week's Deer Season 365 podcast episode, we're talking with Kip Adams about NDA's recently released 2024 Deer Report. Kip hits the highlights of the state-by-state harvest data, including buck and doe harvest, the age structure of the harvest, deer harvest by weapon type, and much more. We also dive into a few of the many current issues facing deer hunting that are covered in the report. If you're a deer nerd like we are, you're going to love this one! Sponsored by: Savage Arms Important Links: Download the 2024 Deer Report Follow Kip Adams on Instragram Follow Brian Grossman on Instagram Sign up for NDA's free weekly e-newsletter Subscribe to the Podcast on: Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify iHeartRadio Stitcher About the National Deer Association The National Deer Association (NDA) is a non-profit deer conservation group that works to ensure the future of wild deer, wildlife habitat and hunting. Thank you for subscribing to our podcast! Support NDA's mission by becoming a member today.

In this episode of the Deer Season 365 podcast, we talk with Ben Jones of the Ruffed Grouse Society all about prescribed fire. Specifically, we discuss the differences between prescribed fire in the North and Midwest versus the South, including how it's perceived and regulated, burn timing, regulations, and how to get help with prescribed fire. So if you have a hunting property that could benefit from prescribed fire, or if you're just interested in learning about different habitat improvement techniques, you're sure to enjoy this episode. Episode Sponsor: BOG Hunt Important Links: Ruffed Grouse Society website Follow Brian Grossman on Instagram Sign up for NDA's free weekly e-newsletter   Subscribe to the Podcast on: Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify iHeartRadio Stitcher   About the National Deer Association The National Deer Association (NDA) is a non-profit deer conservation group that works to ensure the future of wild deer, wildlife habitat and hunting. Thank you for subscribing to our podcast! Support NDA's mission by becoming a member today.

In this episode of the Deer Season 365 podcast, we talk with Dave Skinner of Whitetail Properties all about buying your first hunting property. Dave dives into what to look for in a deer hunting property, financing options, potential income sources, as well as ways to sell the property for a profit. If you've ever dreamed of owning a hunting property, or have plans to buy your first property in 2024, this episode is for you!   Sponsored by: The Bearded Buck   Important Links: Email Dave Skinner Whitetail Properties Whitetail Agents YouTube Channel Follow Brian Grossman on Instagram Sign up for NDA's free weekly e-newsletter   Subscribe to the Podcast on: Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify iHeartRadio Stitcher   About the National Deer Association The National Deer Association (NDA) is a non-profit deer conservation group that works to ensure the future of wild deer, wildlife habitat and hunting. Thank you for subscribing to our podcast! Support NDA's mission by becoming a member today.

In this week's episode of the Deer Season 365 podcast, we're talking with Dr. Andy Little of the University of Nebraska's Applied Wildlife Ecology and Spatial Movement Lab about how deer react to various levels of hunting pressure. Andy conducted research in Oklahoma using GPS collars on adult bucks to see how they reacted to hunting pressure — where they went, how their behavior changed over time, and whether that changed once the hunting pressure subsided. This is a great episode for any serious deer hunter!   Sponsored by: Silencer Central   Important Links: University of Nebraska's Applied Wildlife Ecology and Spatial Movement Lab (AWESM) website AWESM Instagram AWESM Facebook NDA's Gear for Deer Sweepstakes Follow Brian Grossman on Instagram Sign up for NDA's free weekly e-newsletter   Subscribe to the Podcast on: Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify iHeartRadio Stitcher   About the National Deer Association The National Deer Association (NDA) is a non-profit deer conservation group that works to ensure the future of wild deer, wildlife habitat and hunting. Thank you for subscribing to our podcast! Support NDA's mission by becoming a member today.

In this week's episode of the Deer Season 365 podcast, we're talking with Dr. Duane Diefenbach of Penn State University's Deer-Forest Study about the impact of various weather factors on deer movement. We dive into how rain, wind, cold fronts, and warm weather during the rut influence deer movement - or do they? Duane provides a wealth of information based on 10 years of tracking deer movement.   Sponsored by: Mathews Archery   Important Links: Penn State University's Deer Forest Study NDA's Gear for Deer Sweepstakes Follow Kip Adams on Instagram Follow Brian Grossman on Instagram Sign up for NDA's free weekly e-newsletter   Subscribe to the Podcast on: Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify iHeartRadio Stitcher   About the National Deer Association The National Deer Association (NDA) is a non-profit deer conservation group that works to ensure the future of wild deer, wildlife habitat and hunting. Thank you for subscribing to our podcast! Support NDA's mission by becoming a member today.

This week's Deer Season 365 episode is all about the whitetail rut. We're talking with NDA's Chief Conservation Officer and wildlife biologist, Kip Adams, about the science behind the rut along with his personal rut-hunting strategy. Kip debunks some common rut-related myths and shares a wealth of deer knowledge. This is an episode no avid deer hunter will want to miss!   Sponsored by: Whitetail Properties   Important Links: NDA's Gear for Deer Sweepstakes Follow Kip Adams on Instagram Follow Brian Grossman on Instagram Sign up for NDA's free weekly e-newsletter   Subscribe to the Podcast on: Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify iHeartRadio Stitcher   About the National Deer Association The National Deer Association (NDA) is a non-profit deer conservation group that works to ensure the future of wild deer, wildlife habitat and hunting. Thank you for subscribing to our podcast! Support NDA's mission by becoming a member today.

In this episode of the Deer Season 365 podcast, we're talking with University of Florida graduate student Kelsy Demeny about her research on acorn production and how it impacts deer behavior. Kelsey discusses the oak species she researched, which produced the most acorns, how the timing of acorn drop varied, and how all of that impacted deer feeding behavior.   Sponsored by: Vortex Optics   Important Links: NDA's Gear for Deer Sweepstakes Follow Brian Grossman on Instagram Sign up for NDA's free weekly e-newsletter   Subscribe to the Podcast on: Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify iHeartRadio Stitcher   About the National Deer Association The National Deer Association (NDA) is a non-profit deer conservation group that works to ensure the future of wild deer, wildlife habitat and hunting. Thank you for subscribing to our podcast! Support NDA's mission by becoming a member today.

In this episode of the Deer Season 365 podcast, we talk with Miranda Huang, a research associate with Mississippi State University, all about whitetail scrapes. Miranda studied scrapes on a 10,000-acre property in Tennessee and documented when deer visited scrapes, how many deer used each scrape, how many scrapes individual bucks use, how often bucks used the scrapes, and much more. It's a fascinating look into how whitetails use scrapes.   Sponsored by: Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's   Important Links: NDA's Gear for Deer Sweepstakes Follow Brian Grossman on Instagram Sign up for NDA's free weekly e-newsletter   Subscribe to the Podcast on: Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify iHeartRadio Stitcher   About the National Deer Association The National Deer Association (NDA) is a non-profit deer conservation group that works to ensure the future of wild deer, wildlife habitat and hunting. Thank you for subscribing to our podcast! Support NDA's mission by becoming a member today.

On this week's episode of the Deer Season 365 podcast, we're talking with Dr. Joey Hinton of the Wolf Conservation Center about his research on black coyotes. Joey dives into the likely origin of black coyotes and how they differ from their gray counterparts. Our talk includes a fascinating look into the history of coyotes and wolves in the U.S., and the coyote's expansion east. Sponsored by: PH Outdoors   Important Links: NDA's Gear for Deer Sweepstakes First Lite's Whitetail Week deals Follow Brian Grossman on Instagram Sign up for NDA's free weekly e-newsletter   Subscribe to the Podcast on: Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify iHeartRadio Stitcher   About the National Deer Association The National Deer Association (NDA) is a non-profit deer conservation group that works to ensure the future of wild deer, wildlife habitat and hunting. Thank you for subscribing to our podcast! Support NDA's mission by becoming a member today.

On this episode of the Deer Season 365 podcast, we talk with our good friends KC Smith and Tyler Jones of The Element podcast and YouTube channel. KC and Tyler tell the story of how The Element came about, their transition to MeatEater, as well as how they quickly break down out-of-state hunting properties to consistently fill deer tags. These guys are a blast to talk to, and we know you're going to enjoy this episode! Sponsored by: LandTrust   Important Links: The Element podcast The Element YouTube channel NDA's Firminator Fundraiser NDA's Gear for Deer Sweepstakes Follow Brian Grossman on Instagram Sign up for NDA's free weekly e-newsletter   Subscribe to the Podcast on: Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify iHeartRadio Stitcher   About the National Deer Association The National Deer Association (NDA) is a non-profit deer conservation group that works to ensure the future of wild deer, wildlife habitat and hunting. Thank you for subscribing to our podcast! Support NDA's mission by becoming a member today.

On this week's Deer Season 365 podcast episode, we're talking about recovering deer after the shot with Dr. Tim Lewis. Tim is an avid traditional bowhunter and author of multiple books, including one called Tales of Trails: Finding Game After the Shot. Tim dives into the entire process, from the moment you release the shot until you either recover your deer or make the tough decision to end the search.  Deer season is upon us, so this is a great episode to prepare you mentally for recovering the deer you shoot.  Important Links: Tales of Trails: Finding Game After the Shot   Sponsored by: LandTrust NDA's new membership levels Follow Brian Grossman on Instagram Sign up for NDA's free weekly e-newsletter Subscribe to the Podcast on: Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify iHeartRadio Stitcher About the National Deer Association The National Deer Association (NDA) is a non-profit deer conservation group that works to ensure the future of wild deer, wildlife habitat and hunting. Thank you for subscribing to our podcast! Support NDA's mission by becoming a member today.

This week we are talking with Bone Collector's Travis "T-Bone" Turner all about archery and preparing for the upcoming archery deer season. Travis discusses his background and how he got into archery and deer hunting. We then do a deep dive into preparing for deer season, arrow weight, FOC, tuning, bow maintenance, and much more! This is a great episode that is sure to get you fired up for the upcoming deer season.  Important Links: Bone Collector website Follow Travis on Instagram Sponsored by: Bass Pro Shops NDA's new membership levels Follow Brian Grossman on Instagram Sign up for NDA's free weekly e-newsletter Subscribe to the Podcast on: Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify iHeartRadio Stitcher About the National Deer Association The National Deer Association (NDA) is a non-profit deer conservation group that works to ensure the future of wild deer, wildlife habitat and hunting. Thank you for subscribing to our podcast! Support NDA's mission by becoming a member today.

In this episode of the Deer Season 365 podcast, we're once again talking with wildlife biologist Zack Vucurevich about the importance of summer thermal cover, as well as how to recover from summer food plot failure. If you love talking deer habitat, this episode is for you!  Important Links: Whetstone Habitat website Whetstone Habitat YouTube channel Follow Zack on Instagram Sponsored by: onX Hunt   Register for the onX Masterclass: NDA Deer Steward Live NDA's new membership levels Follow Brian Grossman on Instagram Sign up for NDA's free weekly e-newsletter Subscribe to the Podcast on: Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify iHeartRadio Stitcher About the National Deer Association The National Deer Association (NDA) is a non-profit deer conservation group that works to ensure the future of wild deer, wildlife habitat and hunting. Thank you for subscribing to our podcast! Support NDA's mission by becoming a member today.

On this episode of the Deer Season 365 podcast, we're talking with Ronnie "Cuz" Strickland of Mossy Oak. Cuz shares some great stories from the early days of Primos and Mossy Oak, how the hunting industry and hunting media has changed, and his passion for recruiting new hunters. This a great conversation with a legend of the hunting industry that you don't want to miss! Important Links: Cuz's Fist Full of Dirt Podcast Cuz 411 YouTube Channel Follow Cuz on Instagram Sponsored by: Redneck Blinds (use code NDA100 to save)   Enter NDA's Redneck Hunting Cabin Sweepstakes NDA's new membership levels Follow Brian Grossman on Instagram Sign up for NDA's free weekly e-newsletter Subscribe to the Podcast on: Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify iHeartRadio Stitcher About the National Deer Association The National Deer Association (NDA) is a non-profit deer conservation group that works to ensure the future of wild deer, wildlife habitat and hunting. Thank you for subscribing to our podcast! Support NDA's mission by becoming a member today.

On this week's Deer Season 365 podcast episode, we're talking with Beau Martonik of the East Meets West podcast and YouTube channel. Beau is a very successful deer hunter who spends most of his time in the wilds of Pennsylvania but also loves to venture into other states chasing various big game hunting species. Beau and I discuss his full-time career as a hunting content creator, the challenges of big woods deer hunting in mountainous terrain, and how he consistently finds success in those areas. Important Links: Sponsored by: HHA Sports East Meets West Podcast East Meets West YouTube Channel Working for Wildlife Tour NDA's new membership levels Follow Brian Grossman on Instagram Sign up for NDA's free weekly e-newsletter Subscribe to the Podcast on: Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify iHeartRadio Stitcher About the National Deer Association The National Deer Association (NDA) is a non-profit deer conservation group that works to ensure the future of wild deer, wildlife habitat and hunting. Thank you for subscribing to our podcast! Support NDA's mission by becoming a member today.

Would you love to take your deer and habitat management knowledge to the next level? On this week's Deer Season 365 podcast episode, we're talking with NDA's Conservation Coordinator, Ben Westfall, about the various online and in-person educational courses offered by the National Deer Association. Ben covers each course in detail, highlighting what they entail, the instructors, the requirements, and ultimately, the knowledge you'll walk away with. Important Links: Sponsored by: Redneck Blinds (use code NDA100 to save)   Learn more about NDA's Deer Steward program Enter NDA's Redneck Blinds Sweepstakes NDA's new membership levels Follow Brian Grossman on Instagram Sign up for NDA's free weekly e-newsletter Subscribe to the Podcast on: Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify iHeartRadio Stitcher About the National Deer Association The National Deer Association (NDA) is a non-profit deer conservation group that works to ensure the future of wild deer, wildlife habitat and hunting. Thank you for subscribing to our podcast! Support NDA's mission by becoming a member today.

In this week's Deer Season 365 podcast episode, we're talking with Dr. James Johnson of the University of Georgia about his extensive trail-camera research looking at baited vs non-baited trail camera setups, the important data you can collect from your cameras, and how to put that information to use to improve your odds of success this fall. If you love to run trail cams, this episode is for you! Important Links: Sponsored by: Moultrie Mobile Sign up for your chance to win an ALPS OutdoorZ trail camera pack Follow Brian Grossman on Instagram Sign up for NDA's free weekly e-newsletter Subscribe to the Podcast on: Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify iHeartRadio Stitcher About the National Deer Association The National Deer Association (NDA) is a non-profit deer conservation group that works to ensure the future of wild deer, wildlife habitat and hunting. Thank you for subscribing to our podcast! Support NDA's mission by becoming a member today.

In this episode of the Deer Season 365 podcast, we're talking with Andrew Maxwell of The Southern Outdoorsmen podcast all about map scouting. Andrew dives into the various tools he uses to scout a new hunting property, what features he's looking for, and how to make the most of the information available to you. We also dive into what Andrew has learned from interviewing hundreds of highly successful deer hunters. This is a great episode to kick off the deer season countdown! Important Links: Sponsored by: Schrade Knives Sign up for your chance to win an ALPS OutdoorZ trail camera pack The Southern Outdoorsmen Podcast The Southern Outdoorsmen YouTube channel Follow Brian Grossman on Instagram Sign up for NDA's free weekly e-newsletter Subscribe to the Podcast on: Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify iHeartRadio Stitcher About the National Deer Association The National Deer Association (NDA) is a non-profit deer conservation group that works to ensure the future of wild deer, wildlife habitat and hunting. Thank you for subscribing to our podcast! Support NDA's mission by becoming a member today.

In part two of our Food Plot Masterclass, we are once again talking with Mark Turner of the University of Tennessee about food plots. Mark discusses species selection, annuals vs. perennials, understanding seed labels, summer vs fall plots, weed control, and much more. If you love planting food plots or have an interest in planting them, this is one you don't want to miss. If you haven't already, be sure to check out part one of this food plot masterclass series.  Important Links: Sponsored by: Savage Arms Sign up for your chance to win an ALPS OutdoorZ trail camera pack Follow Mark on Instagram Follow Brian Grossman on Instagram Sign up for NDA's free weekly e-newsletter Subscribe to the Podcast on: Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify iHeartRadio Stitcher About the National Deer Association The National Deer Association (NDA) is a non-profit deer conservation group that works to ensure the future of wild deer, wildlife habitat and hunting. Thank you for subscribing to our podcast! Support NDA's mission by becoming a member today.

In this episode of the Deer Season 365 podcast, we're talking with Dr. Luke Macaulay, a wildlife management specialist with the University of Maryland, about his research on forage soybeans. And while the primary focus of Luke's research is on determining which forage soybean varieties work best as a buffer to minimize deer damage to production soybeans, much of what he's learned is applicable to us deer hunters and food plotters as well. Luke discusses his background, his soybean research, what he's learned about some of the different varieties he's testing, as well as how many days after a rain event you can expect to see the most deer activity in your bean plot!  Important Links: Sponsored by: BOG University of Maryland Extension YouTube channel Follow Luke on Twitter Follow Brian Grossman on Instagram Sign up for NDA's free weekly e-newsletter Subscribe to the Podcast on: Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify iHeartRadio Stitcher About the National Deer Association The National Deer Association (NDA) is a non-profit deer conservation group that works to ensure the future of wild deer, wildlife habitat and hunting. Thank you for subscribing to our podcast! Support NDA's mission by becoming a member today.

In this episode of the Deer Season 365 podcast, we're talking with Mike Muthersbaugh and Alex Jensen, who are both researchers and Ph.D. candidates at Clemson University, about the large-scale fawn and coyote research project they've been working on. We do a deep dive into what they've learned along the way, including what doe and fawn behavior leads to increased risk of predation, what habitat characteristics improve fawn survival, as well as a favorite summer coyote food source besides fawns that may surprise you. Important Links: Sponsored by: The Bearded Buck 2023 NDA Online Auction NDA Job Openings Email Mike Muthersbaugh Email Alex Jensen Follow Brian Grossman on Instagram Sign up for NDA's free weekly e-newsletter Subscribe to the Podcast on: Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify iHeartRadio Stitcher About the National Deer Association The National Deer Association (NDA) is a non-profit deer conservation group that works to ensure the future of wild deer, wildlife habitat and hunting. Thank you for subscribing to our podcast! Support NDA's mission by becoming a member today.

If you're a food plotter, or just interested in learning more about food plots, then you're going to love this week's episode. We're talking with Mark Turner, who's seeking his doctoral degree researching food plots at the University of Tennessee, about all things food plot preparation — from site selection to soil tests, soil amendments, weed control, planting techniques, and much more. Mark gets so deep into the subject, that we're calling this Part 1 because we're going to have to get him back on later this year to really finish out the food plot discussion! Important Links: Sponsored by: The Firminator Win a Kentucky Elk Tag and More! NDA Job Openings Follow Mark on Instagram Follow Brian Grossman on Instagram Sign up for NDA's free weekly e-newsletter Subscribe to the Podcast on: Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify iHeartRadio Stitcher About the National Deer Association The National Deer Association (NDA) is a non-profit deer conservation group that works to ensure the future of wild deer, wildlife habitat and hunting. Thank you for subscribing to our podcast! Support NDA's mission by becoming a member today.

In this episode, we're talking with Luke Resop of Mississippi State University about prescribed fire. More specifically, we're discussing the pros and cons of growing season burns, as well as considerations and expectations for burning in the spring and summer. Luke shares a wealth of knowledge based on research he's been involved with at MSU. This is a must-listen episode for any of you interested in improving your hunting land for white-tailed deer and other wildlife. Important Links: Sponsored by: Silencer Central Win a Kentucky Elk Tag and More! MSU Deer Lab website MSU Deer University podcast Follow Brian Grossman on Instagram Sign up for NDA's free weekly e-newsletter Subscribe to the Podcast on: Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify iHeartRadio Stitcher About the National Deer Association The National Deer Association (NDA) is a non-profit deer conservation group that works to ensure the future of wild deer, wildlife habitat and hunting. Thank you for subscribing to our podcast! Support NDA's mission by becoming a member today.

In this week's Deer Season 365 podcast episode, we're talking with Kip Adams about NDA's recently released 2023 Deer Report. Kip hits the highlights of the state-by-state harvest data, including buck and doe harvest, the age structure of the harvest, deer harvest by weapon type, and much more. We also dive into a few of the many current issues facing deer hunting that are covered in the report. If you're a deer nerd like we are, you're going to love this one! Important Links: Sponsored by: Weatherby Download the 2023 Deer Report Win a Kentucky Elk Tag and More! Follow Kip Adams on Instragram Follow Brian Grossman on Instagram Sign up for NDA's free weekly e-newsletter Subscribe to the Podcast on: Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify iHeartRadio Stitcher About the National Deer Association The National Deer Association (NDA) is a non-profit deer conservation group that works to ensure the future of wild deer, wildlife habitat and hunting. Thank you for subscribing to our podcast! Support NDA's mission by becoming a member today.

On this week's episode of the Deer Season 365 podcast, we're talking with professional wildlife photographer Tes Jolly of Alabama. Tes discusses how she developed her passion for hunting and wildlife photography, what being a professional wildlife photographer entails, as well as some equipment and technique tips for aspiring photographers. If you've ever considered trying your hand at wildlife photography, this episode is for you! Important Links: Sponsored by: Whitetail Properties NDA's Deer Steward 1 Online Course Win a pair of Vortex binoculars! Follow Tes Jolly on Instragram Follow Brian Grossman on Instagram Sign up for NDA's free weekly e-newsletter Subscribe to the Podcast on: Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify iHeartRadio Stitcher About the National Deer Association The National Deer Association (NDA) is a non-profit deer conservation group that works to ensure the future of wild deer, wildlife habitat and hunting. Thank you for subscribing to our podcast! Support NDA's mission by becoming a member today.

This week we talk with a relatively new deer hunter, Augusto Zimmermann. Augusto is from Brazil and didn't grow up with a hunting background. After moving to Georgia after college, he stumbled on NDA's Field to Fork program and was able to quickly foster a passion for hunting and the outdoors. Augusto shares the process and challenges of learning to deer hunt as an adult, what he learned from Field to Fork, his success in the field over the last three seasons, and how he's now giving back by becoming a mentor himself.  Important Links: Sponsored by: Vortex Optics NDA's Share Your Hunting Memory fundraiser Win a pair of Vortex binoculars! Follow Brian Grossman on Instagram Sign up for NDA's free weekly e-newsletter Subscribe to the Podcast on: Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify iHeartRadio Stitcher About the National Deer Association The National Deer Association (NDA) is a non-profit deer conservation group that works to ensure the future of wild deer, wildlife habitat and hunting. Thank you for subscribing to our podcast! Support NDA's mission by becoming a member today.