The National Field Archery Association's Podcast

in this Episode, Rod recaps a fun night of bowfishing in Southwest Michigan with two new friends, Harvey Hood and John Blazys.  They discuss everything from the bows to the boat they were using and how to get started in bowfishing.  Bowfishing is not an expensive sport and doesn't require a boat.  It can be done in just about any state and almost anytime of the year when the water is open and clear!

This week on NFAA Talks with Rod White, he had the chance to sit down with Demetrio and Maria Mascarenas. The Mascarenas have been in the archery scene about two and half years, and made fast friends through their love of tournaments. Field, 3-D, and Indoor- they've done it all. While Demetrio picks the compound, Maria enjoys the recurve. She admires the beauty and tradition of shooting with a Bear Alaskan Bow. One of the ways they remember their experience is by taking selfies! The couple enjoys the camaraderie of archery and encourages anyone interested in the sport to join. Olympic medalist Rod White talks with NFAA archers about all things archery including: indoor archery, outdoor target archery, field archery, 3D archery, bowhunting, bowfishing, the archery lifestyle, National Field Archery Association (NFAA) events and tournaments and much more!

This final Episode concludes the season wrap up for the 30 Days of Rut podcast series!  Some last minute tips are included and thoughts about things to be thinking about for next season.  Thank you all for following, sharing all of the episodes, and for sharing your successes as a result of this short series!  Good luck everyone in the late seasons and stay safe!!

In this Episode I walk you through the last few days of Rut behavior, public land and private land thoughts, brief info about camera use this time of year and more.  Big bucks will fall in the next few days, be one of the hunters who puts a tag on one!!!

This episode of the "30 Days of Rut!" podcast contains some very valuable information that is vital for year to year success on targeting and hunting specific bucks.  I cover gun season issues, scouting, cataloguing, and other key issues and tasks that you should be keeping up with as we move through the post rut period.  In true, Rod White, no sleep, lots of caffeine style, I bounce a round a lot so you may need to listen to this one more than once!  Good luck everyone and stay safe out there!

This podcast I highlight some thoughts in the early morning hours as I head across Southern Iowa to some new pieces of public ground I've never hunted.  I talk about the way I go about picking out these properties, the characteristics of the properties I'm looking for at this time of the year, and I talk about how I've picked out potential stand locations.

This episode finds all of us one of the best times of the year!  The Post-Rut!!! I talk about the need for tenacity at this time of the year and how using a little tool called a "Drag Rag" can up your odds for success!

This episode I talk a little bit about the opportunity the snow has given us in the Midwest for those of you that have gotten some.  Lots of you have had questions about how to identify bedding areas and travel corridors...well with a blanket of snow on the ground like this...there is no time like the present to learn!

In states where you can legally bowhunt during Gun Season, like so many of you are messaging me about, there are some tactical changes that need to be made.  I cover some of those changes I make when hunting during gun pressure.  I talk about the issues with calling and types of environments both younger and mature bucks seek when the guns go off.  This podcast is a great one for bowhunters and gun hunters alike.  Good luck everyone out there this weekend!

In this episode, I talk about the use of breeding grunts and tending grunts as well as help define the differences between the two and how to use them effectively.  I also talk about the role of rattling and blind calling as well as touch on expectations as we kick off the Post Rut!

With the coming of the end of the Lock Down phase are the reactivation and use of scrapes. i talk about what that means for you and your hunting plans, the use of trail cameras at this time of year, and the trigger that we need to kick off my favorite time of the year...the Post Rut!  

Theres not a whole lot I can give you guys and gals for information.  Today's podcast just sums up the simple truth that you have to be just darn, darn lucky to get an opportunity.  So just take this time, if you have it off, to double check your gear, do some laundry, or pick a tree and hope for the best!  Good luck everyone and stay safe!

In this episode I cover the important information on how I'm using my maps now and preparing for the next 7 to 10 days.  Although I can't hunt all of them because of kid duty and Thanksgiving, these are the best days to capitalize on mature bucks opportunities.  They'll be making a lot of mistakes and they'll be using terrain to cover as much ground as possible as efficiently as possible in search of estrous does.  So this episode is about the changes in how I look at a map and select locations for this specific time of year.  Good luck everyone!

  This podcast I have the last appearance and last thoughts from Michael Lloyd of 41 Digital for the season on whitetails.  Dustan Fenton, a very close friend of mine joins us as well.  And we cover looking ahead to the Post Rut, my favorite time of the year!  Multiple discussions are had around what to expect, the viability of cameras, wrapping up the years scouting, and more! Sorry for the slight delay on this one guys and gals!  One of the audio channels was a little on the quiet side with Dustan and took me a bit to try to resolve it as best as I could.  My apologies again for the delay, you'll be getting hit with two doses today!

This episode I go into pretty in depth detail about what the Lock Down phase really consists of and why it exists.  I talk about the strategy for success for this phase and the strategies of both mature and immature bucks.  Specifically in regards to how they approach the multitudes of does coming into estrous and the days leading up to and away from this frustrating time of the year for us as hunters!

This episode I head into some strategy of dealing with the dreaded "Lock-Down" phase that's upcoming and some suggestions on how to deal with cold weather in the stand.  We also take a moment to chat about the upcoming Vegas Shoot, the world's largest indoor archery tournament!

We're at the tail end of the peak rut days!  That means 3 to 4 days of mind numbing lack of movement...but also means that immediately following we are going to have about a week to 10 days of the best opportunities you'll have all season at mature bucks in the Midwest!  Along with...a few thoughts on public land ethicacy...if that's even a word!  Good luck everyone and stay safe!!

Snow has hit the Midwest!  And, yes, even during the peak of the Rut, the first snow of the year can have a profound effect on the movement we hope to experience tomorrow!  In this episode I cover thoughts on my experiences with the first snow of the year, changing food preferences for does in estrus, and the types of habitats I'll be targeting tomorrow and through at least the next 48 hours.  Good luck to everyone...Hunt smart and hunt safe!

In this peak-rut podcast, I share some thoughts about not only the state of the rut as usual, and some tips and tactics about where I've found success at this time of the year, but I also talk with Michael Lloyd of 41 Digital and discuss a little about social media expectations and hunters who share their successes in the social media spotlight.  What others think of your success shots and why or if it really should matter to you.

This is a super short podcast as I sum up my thoughts on these 3 biggest days of the year for most whitetail enthusiasts!  I wish I could give you all golden words of advice, but the next three days require more luck than skill.  Focus heavily on hunting bedding zones and travel corridors between bedding zones.  Most of the bucks I kill during this time period are killed between the hours of 11 and 2.  My days during this time period consist mostly of all day sits in the types of environments listed above until the last couple hours of light.  Then I generally move toward field edges and food sources.  In essence, I just try to get in places where I feel the does will want to be, they are the key to success!  Good luck everyone and hunt safe!

Public land whitetails...here we come!  These next 5 to 7 days are going to be you're best bet for hammering a mature whitetail across much of the midwest and in this LENGTHY, but information packed episode, I sit down with Shawn Jenks of Jinx'em Scents and Michael Lloyd of 41 digital to discuss all things scents.  Most importantly, how to use them at the moment to increase our success in our upcoming public land ventures!  We also announce a special that Shawn is running on a combo scent offer that is PERFECT for this time of year!  Click the link here to take advantage of this one time offer!  https://jinxemscentsshop.com/shop?olsPage=products%2Frod-white-scrape-activatorjinxem-scents-doe-estrus

The weather and phase of the rut we are in demand that we all be in a stand if at all possible!  This podcast I highlight those conditions and encourage you to check out a very detailed and extensive podcast I did with Tyler Jones and K.C. Smith over at the Element Podcast.  You can check out the episode here at this link... https://itunes.apple.com/…/element-podcast-pu…/id1192875599…

A little different twist on this episode, I've got a good friend Michael Lloyd visiting from Montana who has a fascination with whitetails both in Montana and now in the Midwest.  We have an interesting conversation about the differences of chasing whitetails between two completely different environments.  We chat about EHD isolated issues, my tree stand system, and more!  Enjoy!

This episode is a mixed bag of items that need to be covered immediately!  This is a partial follow up to the podcast with the public land map about arial scouting that I posted just a two days ago.  I talk about creek systems, entry and exit strategies, and run and gun scouting.  Lots of good information in here that you're gonna LOVE!  Please Share with all your friends on social media and help keep me kicking out stuff like this!  Enjoy!

We are rolling into the number one week I would recommend that ANYONE, hunting in the Midwest at least, needs to spend some time in the timber.  This podcast is all about the perception versus reality of the timing of the rut, a few indicators of rut activity, and two simple ways to keep your finger on the pulse of the activity if you're not able to be in a stand during this exciting time of year!

 This episode is built for those of you dying for info on map reading and arial scouting.  I cover several topics with the use of the OnX Maps system.  And although I can't give you a promo code or anything, because they aren't a sponsor...I can tell you there is a free trial that will get you through the fall.  So I would suggest downloading the app to get familiar with it and give it a shot!  The web address is www.onxmaps.com  

Is a decoy strategy right for you?  In this episode I break it all down for you. Not only to decide if it's wise for you to chase whitetails with decoys, but also which ones to choose if your answer is yes!  I cover decoy positioning, shot setup, decoy types, and the 20/40 rule...all in this episode!

This episode is all about keeping your emotions and expectations in check! I talk about the moon phase, deer breaking the space-time continuum, the ups and downs of the upcoming days, and what factors really are going to impact your success!  Good luck everyone and stay safe!

This episode highlights my entire scent control process.  Both elaborate and somewhat boring as it is, it is vital to be diligent in your scent control strategy in the coming weeks!  I discuss the Phaze Scent Control line of products, Ozonics, and Chancy Walter's Big Buck Ruiner Cover Up Spray!  There are tons of great products out there, but regardless of the products you choose, your scent system should fall in-line with something similar to this process to maximize your opportunities at mature whitetail bucks!

This episode I cover rattling in a detailed discussion and vocalizations you should be using these next few days!  How, when, where, and why's are all discussed!  

 This and all of the episodes of the “30 days of Rut series” is brought to you by the National Field Archery Association, the largest target archery organization in the industry with it's foundation built by and for bowhunters.  With benefits included in your membership like hunting liability insurance, the largest network of shooting clubs and ranges, and it's wide array of tournament formats available on local, state, regional, and national levels...membership to the NFAA is one organization where you'll not only meet other like minded bowhunters, but it's an incredible resource for building your archery specific skills!  Log on to www.nfaausa.com and become a member today! I have 3 platforms I run, the old school Loc-on Brand Windwalker, the Lone Wolf Assault 2, and the M7 Microlite from Millenium.  All of these stands have served me well but for the most part on my run and gun late October hunts, I run the WindWalker.  When I hit the first of November I'm running the Alpha 2, because I like having the addition of a seat, which is removed in my WindWalker. For my climbing system I usually use two or three of the lone wolf climbing sticks with an added foot strap for additional height, and screw in steps where legal.   Good luck out there everyone and hunt safe!

This and all of the episodes of the “30 days of Rut series” is brought to you by the National Field Archery Association, the largest target archery organization in the industry with it's foundation built by and for bowhunters.  With benefits included in your membership like hunting liability insurance, the largest network of shooting clubs and ranges, and it's wide array of tournament formats available on local, state, regional, and national levels...membership to the NFAA is one organization where you'll not only meet other like minded bowhunters, but it's an incredible resource for building your archery specific skills!  Log on to www.nfaausa.com and become a member today! Today we're going to cover camera placement for the upcoming weekend..New Territories have basically been established for the most now and pictures of bucks that you'll get this upcoming week will be good information for the first week of November until about the 7th. Make sure you're stocked up on my scrape activator and limb attractant available at www.olympicbowhunter.com, Jinx'emScents.com, or in person at Mikes Bow Shop on old highway 218 in Salem, Iowa and 4Corners archery in Viola, Illinois! Good luck everyone and hunt safe! - Rod White

Rod White had a chance to sit down and talk with Pro Archer, Shawn Vincent, at the NFAA Indoor Nationals 2018 in Cincinnati.    During the interview, the two chatted about Shawn's initial interest in archery, and where he started competing. As a Pro, Shawn discusses what equipment he uses, and the differences between preparing for field archery vs indoor competition. “You gotta find what works for you,” he says.   What makes Vincent's history with archery so impressive, is his time spent on Team USA. “Prior to being in law enforcement for the past six years, I served in the navy and got to see a bit of the world. At the age of 14 I became a volunteer firefighter and so I've grown up in public service. When I made the team back in 2015, it was near and dear to the heart. Wearing the USA logo brings a whole new meaning. When you've served your country- and still are serving your cities, it means a lot more.” Shawn goes on to discuss his first tournament in Mexico and all the emotions he experienced making it to the head-to-head medal matches.    Rod and Shawn cover topics like the dedication to practice, his goals for the summer, and ultimate decision to go pro. Shawn excitedly talks about working with kids and who he looks up to in the archery world. His final advice to archers out there? “One arrow at a time.”   Olympic medalist Rod White talks with NFAA archers about all things archery including: indoor archery, outdoor target archery, field archery, 3D archery, the archery lifestyle, National Field Archery Association (NFAA) events and tournaments and much more!