Your go-to Deer Hunting Podcast! The Southern Outdoorsmen is a show dedicated to diving deep on the topics that will make you a better hunter. We interview guys who are the "real deal", the best hometown deer hunters across the country - the guys who have consistent success deer hunting the same public lands, leases, hunting clubs, or family farms as everyone else. Every Monday we post an episode with fresh tips, tactics and strategies to give you an edge in the woods this fall.
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Oct 5, 2026 · 1:46:26
Dr. Bob Sheppard spent 23 years building a database of more than 3 million data points on what actually gets deer moving in daylight. We get into what the data says about the…
Oct 1, 2026 · 1:13:40
In this listener Q&A, we get into why the most worn-down trail on the hillside might only see one doe a week, and how to figure out which trails are actually worth hunting. Then…
Sep 28, 2026 · 1:51:45
Phillip Robison (AKA Coyote Rob) is 81 years old and has been chasing whitetails in Alabama's Black Belt since deer first came back to the area in the 1960s. Long before scent…
Sep 24, 2026 · 1:16:14
In this listener Q&A we get into why bumping deer is the fastest way to find them on new or public ground — and then we run through your questions and hot takes as archery…
Sep 21, 2026 · 1:34:07
David Heatherly has killed mature Alabama bucks for 31 years by doing the opposite of what most deer content preaches: he keeps it simple. In this one, we get into why hunters…
Sep 17, 2026 · 1:21:13
This week we're back in the mailbag: your questions on early-season food, killing mature bucks without cameras, timing an out-of-state road trip, moon studies — and the noise…
Sep 14, 2026 · 1:42:11
Tony Myers is one of the most accomplished public-land bowhunters in the Deep South — and one of the last of a dying breed. Self-taught, with no cameras and no mentor, he's spent…
Sep 10, 2026 · 1:21:31
The best time of year is here — and this week's Q&A digs into why deer "jump the string" and duck your arrow before they ever hear the shot, plus a full round of hot takes and…
Sep 7, 2026 · 2:20:56
Want to go deeper? Join our Circle Community here: https://linkly.link/2o0Sn Zach Ferenbaugh of The Hunting Public has killed some of his biggest bucks without ever climbing a…
Sep 3, 2026 · 1:19:26
Rusty & Russten Johnson KNOW how to find mature bucks fast, and they've got the receipts. The summer we recorded this, he had close to 100 bucks over 120 inches on trail camera…
Aug 31, 2026 · 1:42:42
Russ Seale has killed more mature bucks on one specific set of conditions than any other day of the season — and he'll argue the point with any biologist who says otherwise. This…
Aug 27, 2026 · 1:46:16
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Aug 24, 2026 · 1:06:26
Clay Harper is a DIY traveling hunter who's turned breaking down brand-new ground into a system. He picks a state, a season, and a "theme" long before he ever sets foot on the…
Aug 20, 2026 · 1:28:39
We just rolled in from the Mobile Hunters Expo in Dalton, and the season is coming fast so this Thursday Q&A is a loaded one. Andrew and Jacob work through a stack of listener…
Aug 17, 2026 · 2:04:55
Archery seasons are opening soon across the country, and early-season success comes down to one thing: acorns. Ben Davis of central Alabama joins us to break down his complete…
Aug 13, 2026 · 1:24:12
Can a mature buck actually recognize your treestand, your climber, or your trail cameras? Andrew opens this one with a story about the biggest buck he'd ever seen in bow range —…
Aug 10, 2026 · 1:48:15
Eddie McRae has bowhunted the same Georgia farms for 40 years — and he says he hasn't been smelled by a deer in nearly a decade. No ozone units, no expensive sprays. Just a scent…
Aug 6, 2026 · 58:44
Is a National Forest really the best place to find a mature public-land buck? In this Q&A episode, Andrew and Jacob debate whether National Forests or Wildlife Management Areas…
Aug 3, 2026 · 1:36:14
Chuck Bailey (Old Timer Outdoors) has killed dang near every deer on his wall while standing on his own two feet — not from a box stand, not over a corn pile. In this episode,…
Jul 30, 2026 · 58:23
This week we’re diving into another round of listener-submitted Hot Takes and Q&A! We debate whether it’s really possible to consistently kill mature bucks from permanent stands…
Jul 27, 2026 · 2:06:06
Wes Moye is back in the studio, and this time we're breaking down the "Wolf Pack" - the group hunting system he's spent 40 years refining to kill mature, pressured bucks that get…
Jul 23, 2026 · 1:14:30
GPS-collar research has revealed some surprising truths about mature bucks—and much of it flies in the face of conventional hunting wisdom. In this episode, we break down what…
Jul 20, 2026 · 1:56:31
Today, Chris Jones of South Carolina joins us to discuss what it really takes to consistently find mature whitetails on public land. From breaking common hunting myths to reading…
Jul 16, 2026 · 58:52
This week on the Thursday Q&A, we’re tackling some of the biggest debates in deer hunting—from bait, minerals, and food plots to summer scouting, scent, and mature buck behavior.…
Jul 13, 2026 · 1:36:14
Larry Weishuhn is back on the show, and in this conversation he dives into the timeless hunting skills that can’t be bought, downloaded, or replaced by technology. From the story…
Jul 9, 2026 · 1:43:47
This week we’re diving into your hottest deer hunting takes and answering some of the biggest questions from The Southern Outdoorsmen community. From crossbows and dog hunting to…
Jul 6, 2026 · 1:46:15
Most hunters focus on what to plant, but the bigger question is where, why, and how. In this episode, Caleb Huckaba of Whitetail Hill breaks down the biggest food plot mistakes…
Jul 2, 2026 · 1:06:01
In this Q&A edition of the show, we cover a wide array of questions and hot takes from listeners! How should you hunt areas with tornado/storm damage? Can a property become an…
Jun 29, 2026 · 2:12:07
What actually creates bigger bucks? Is it genetics, nutrition, habitat, or something else entirely? In this episode, National Deer Association’s Lindsay Thomas Jr. separates…
Jun 25, 2026 · 3:13:15
Today we are throwing it back to one of our favorite episodes of all time with whitetail legend Bobby Worthington! In this episode, Bobby talks about perfecting archery setups to…
Jun 22, 2026 · 1:27:23
Dillon Harper has spent over a decade hunting North Georgia’s mountains, breaking down the terrain features that consistently produce deer, bears, and hogs. In this conversation,…
Jun 18, 2026 · 46:21
In this episode we hit some listener Q&A submissions, along with some questions that our circle members have been posting over the last week! Join our Circle Community here -…
Jun 15, 2026 · 2:19:32
For nearly five decades, Mike Rex has pursued mature whitetails across Ohio and helped score some of the biggest bucks ever harvested in the state. In this conversation, he…
Jun 11, 2026 · 1:34:44
Join our Circle Community here - https://the-southern-outdoorsmen.circle.so/checkout/join-the-community Got a question for the show? Submit a listener Q&A form -…
Jun 8, 2026 · 1:31:20
Larry Weishuhn has spent over 50 years studying, managing, and hunting whitetail deer across North America. In this episode, Larry shares lessons learned from decades as a…
Jun 4, 2026 · 1:06:23
Join our Circle Community here - https://the-southern-outdoorsmen.circle.so/checkout/join-the-community Got a question for the show? Submit a listener Q&A form -…
Jun 1, 2026 · 1:49:00
This episode discusses legal hunting, outdoor heritage, and historical hunting practices. Always follow current game laws, seasons, limits, licensing requirements, firearm safety…
May 28, 2026 · 53:42
On this episode we cover some listener Q&A submissions: 1. What's some good advice for bowhunting from the ground? 2. What is the best way to network in your area to find…
May 25, 2026 · 1:34:29
Join our Circle community today to talk with Jacob & Andrew, make posts, and connect with other members! We will be replacing our patreon with Circle, so Patreon members, make…
May 21, 2026 · 53:22
In this episode, we are doing some listener Q&A submissions focused on hunting annual patterns for deer, finding deer on leases with other members, and more! We are very excited…
May 18, 2026 · 1:42:47
Our buddy Pablo Esquivel is back! If you haven't heard our first interview with Pablo, go watch it now! Watch it here - https://youtu.be/AoKzXWmhGaQ Pablo had a deer season most…
May 14, 2026 · 56:52
Last season, mature bucks across the Southeast behaved DIFFERENTLY. Deer disappeared from traditional patterns, harvest numbers dropped, and hunters struggled to make sense of…
May 11, 2026 · 1:32:19
This episode is pure old-school Alabama outdoors history. Ray Kilgore spent 26 years hunting poachers across the Alabama River with no backup, no cell phones, and sometimes no…
May 7, 2026 · 1:11:13
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May 4, 2026 · 1:21:48
In this episode, 85-year-old lifelong turkey hunter Ray Kilgore breaks down what actually works in the woods—after more than 60 years of chasing gobblers. From killing his first…
Apr 30, 2026 · 1:42:28
In this episode we are joined by our friend Kyle Sides, who has been tagging along with us on some hunts after he tagged out in Alabama earlier this season! Kyle is younger than…
Apr 27, 2026 · 1:13:40
In this episode, we break down the idea that every gobbler has a short window—sometimes just 3 days—where he can be called, worked, and tagged. If you don’t recognize it, you’ll…
Apr 23, 2026 · 1:35:29
We have had a wild week of hunting in Alabama! In this episode we are joined by Kaiden Grey of Primal Frame Photography, who has been filming our hunts this week. In this episode…
Apr 20, 2026 · 1:30:14
84 years old. 68 years chasing turkeys. Crawford Bush grew up in a different era of hunting—before leases, before technology, before modern tactics. In this conversation, he…
Apr 16, 2026 · 1:23:49
This week we are throwing it back to an episode from 2021 with Tim Knight, one of the most well known turkey bowhunters. Tim is a wealth of knowledge on turkey hunting, where you…
Apr 13, 2026 · 1:39:54
In this episode, William Lyon breaks down the subtle details that make the difference, including one overlooked sound that can completely change the outcome of a hunt. This is…
Apr 9, 2026 · 1:23:04
We have had one heck of a week! We connected on 4 gobblers this week between Jacob, Andrew and Thomas. In this episode we relive the hunts, talked about what worked and what…
Apr 6, 2026 · 1:18:38
In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Patrick Wightman, National Director of Research for the NWTF, to break down what the latest research is revealing about wild turkeys—and…
Apr 2, 2026 · 1:09:49
On this Q&A edition of the show we are talking about how our turkey hunt in Florida ended, as well as our hunts here in Alabama (and how one of us missed!). Questions covered:…
Mar 30, 2026 · 1:23:32
Henry Ott is a third-generation turkey hunter from South Alabama with over 60 years of experience in the woods. He learned from his father and grandfather—long before modern…
Mar 26, 2026 · 1:16:39
Florida turkey camp has been amazing! We have been able to stay in the action with two birds down in camp so far. In this episode we are joined by Pete Muller and Patrick…
Mar 23, 2026 · 1:22:38
If you can make a gobbler sound off… you’ve got a small window to kill him. In this episode, turkey hunting legend Eddie Salter breaks down what happens after that first gobble —…
Mar 19, 2026 · 50:38
Turkey season is here, and we're pulling one out of the vault for this week's throwback Thursday episode. Scott Ellis joins us for one of the most tactical turkey hunting…
Mar 16, 2026 · 1:27:12
For decades, Lamar Williams has been quietly shaping the world of custom turkey calls. But outside of tight circles of call makers and serious turkey hunters, most people have…
Mar 12, 2026 · 53:48
In this Q&A episode we tackle a few frustrating turkey hunting situations most hunters eventually face. • Turkeys that stay just across a creek and won’t cross • Fresh turkey…
Mar 9, 2026 · 1:18:04
Stanley Wymbs has spent a lifetime chasing gobblers and building turkey calls. In this episode we sit down with Stanley to talk about the lessons he’s learned from decades in the…
Mar 5, 2026 · 51:18
Turkey season is right around the corner, and in this episode we dive into some of the most common questions hunters have heading into the woods. We cover when locator calls…
Mar 2, 2026 · 2:04:04
Today we are joined by our buddy Aaron Warbritton of The Hunting Public! Aaron is a rare blend of old-school woodsmanship and modern tactical thinking. He understands the…
Feb 26, 2026 · 45:30
This week’s Q&A episode covers turkey tactics, late-season rut talk, and real-world hunting strategy. We answer your questions on: Turkey Calling – How to actually practice,…
Feb 23, 2026 · 1:51:05
For decades, Mark Prudhomme has studied turkeys the old-school way. No gimmicks. No burning the woods down. No calling just to hear himself call. In this full-length…
Feb 19, 2026 · 1:09:49
Today we are throwing it back to an episode we recorded a few years ago with our buddy Shane Simpson! We talk turkey fact vs fiction: Is the worst calling sometimes from real…
Feb 16, 2026 · 1:46:59
Mike Pentecost joins us for a deep conversation on woodsman ship, patience, and what most turkey hunters still don’t understand. From sitting four hours without moving to…
Feb 12, 2026 · 1:08:13
Turkey season is here, and we’re talking about the overlooked turkey hunting mistakes that cost us birds for years. From bad setups and overcalling to roosting strategies and…
Feb 9, 2026 · 1:25:09
Today we are joined by Dean "Redbeard" Mundhenke of Georgia. Redbeard is a well known custom call maker and a dyed in the wool old school turkey hunter - and in this episode we…
Feb 5, 2026 · 1:07:10
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Feb 2, 2026 · 1:27:15
Today we have a special interview for you guys. We were able to sit down with 82 year old Claude Strother of Gastonburg, Alabama for an in depth discussion on his life & turkey…
Jan 29, 2026 · 55:03
In this Thursday Q&A episode, we break down listener questions covering funnels, mock scrapes, late-season doe scouting, clearing shooting lanes, and aging deer. We dive into…
Jan 26, 2026 · 1:50:56
In this video, we sit down with our good buddy Scott Seales, who has been a big deer hunting mentor for us in the last few years! Scott's advice directly helped Jacob and Andrew…
Jan 22, 2026 · 55:04
In this episode we are hitting some listener Q&A submissions, then talking about Andrew's recent successful hunt on his second big buck of the season! Listener questions: Should…
Jan 19, 2026 · 1:23:03
Today we are joined by our good buddy Jacob Emery of DO3 Outdoors to discuss his expereince traveling to Alabama to chase the rut, as well as his thoughts on how guys can "make…
Jan 15, 2026 · 45:33
Got a question for the show? Submit a listener Q&A form - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1uMXP Grab some Southern Outdoorsmen merch here - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1u4aK Join Woodsman…
Jan 12, 2026 · 1:28:07
DC Tabbscott has mastered the art of getting permission to hunt from landowners. His system works so well, that he was able to get permission to hunt a property to hunt a 170"…
Jan 8, 2026 · 1:36:34
Jacob was able to catch up with a buck in the palmettos this week! In this episode, we cover some listener Q&As, including: - If you see a lot of turkeys in an area, is that a…
Jan 5, 2026 · 1:44:52
Today we are joined by our good friend Clint Carter to discuss all things pine thicket hunting! Clint is a very consistent public land big buck killer in Alabama and today he…
Jan 1, 2026 · 50:48
Postseason scouting is the best time to learn what deer are doing and build year-over-year knowledge. In this episode we break down what to look for after the season—defined…
Dec 29, 2025 · 2:22:03
Today we are joined by Alabama native Josh Crocker, who has taken two Alabama public land giants this year, one of which is well over 180"! We discuss how each hunt went down,…
Dec 25, 2025 · 1:13:01
In this episode, we are covering Andrew's crazy rut hunt from earlier this week, where he tagged a buck that he missed with his recurve bow earlier this season! We also answer…
Dec 22, 2025 · 1:31:46
In this episode, we sit down with Dan Moultrie for a story-filled conversation about big bucks, legendary hunts, and why hunting should always stay fun. Dan shares years of…
Dec 18, 2025 · 2:32:40
In this throwback episode, we sit down with our buddies Nick Harris & Scott Seales, who are some seasoned public-land killers, to break down how they consistently find and kill…
Dec 15, 2025 · 1:33:10
William Lyon breaks down rut hunting in Alabama’s flatlands. How bucks use edges, drains, ditches, swamps, and palmetto country to travel and survive pressure. We talk timing,…
Dec 11, 2025 · 1:11:43
In this Thursday Q&A we cover: - Finding an abundance of buck sign in a bottom...hunt it or hunt the ridges above it? - What features on a topo map can lead you to good food…
Dec 8, 2025 · 1:46:18
Late season on public land is a whole different game. In this episode, Johnny Stewart breaks down how mature bucks survive heavy pressure, how cold weather and snow shift…
Dec 4, 2025 · 1:07:01
You’ve only got 48 hours on pressured public land—so what matters most? In this Q&A we break down a 2-day quota hunt game plan, late-season food vs. cover decisions, rut timing,…
Dec 1, 2025 · 2:07:18
Today, we have a special episode. Over the last 8 years, we have interviewed hundreds of some of the best deer hunters in the country, and in this episode, we are giving you 5 of…
Nov 27, 2025 · 49:21
In this Q&A podcast, we hit: How do you know if a big scrape will actually have daylight buck activity? What should you do if you can't get into an area without walking on deer…
Nov 24, 2025 · 1:24:19
Today, we are once again joined by Derrick Dixon of Whitetail Research to talk about drone studies, this time focusing on the late rut and post-rut time periods! We cover: Why…
Nov 20, 2025 · 1:05:26
Today we are hitting some listener Q&A submissions: How do you know what buck to hold out for? How do you e-scout land out of state that you can't put boots on the ground on? How…
Nov 17, 2025 · 1:24:19
Today we have a roundtable discussion on all things rut hunting & rut tactics! In this episode, we cover several different rut hunting "philosophies" or strategies, and how to…
Nov 13, 2025 · 1:08:10
Today we are giving y'all an update on our Iowa trip so far! We have been having a ton of great buck encounters - and in this episode we break down what has been working, what…
Nov 10, 2025 · 1:32:55
In this episode, Andrew and Jacob sit down with public-land bowhunter Benji Vote to break down how he consistently kills mature bucks in big hill-country and river-bottom…
Nov 6, 2025 · 1:09:41
Today we talk with Lynn Sisson of Virginia about the success he's had over the years hunting very small properties. Lynn hunts a few small parcels of land near his home in the…
Nov 3, 2025 · 2:15:13
Today on the show, we have Brad Harris, a highly accomplished whitetail hunter and the inventor of the grunt call. We do a deep dive on calling deer with Brad and discuss the…
Oct 30, 2025 · 1:51:35
Today, we are joined by Thomas Myers of The Hunt Kitchen (who is also Jacob's brother) to discuss our recent successful hunts! We also hit some listener Q&A submissions: 1. How…
Oct 27, 2025 · 2:07:45
Today, we are joined by father-son duo Daryl & Jordan Jones. Daryl is an extremely accomplished deer hunter, with a mind-blowing 300+ bucks taken with a bow in his life. In this…
Oct 23, 2025 · 2:17:09
Today we are throwing it back to one of our all time favorite episodes - scrape hunting with Troy Pottenger. Troy is well known for his success tagging giant bucks using scrapes.…
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