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The Problem With Trying to Pattern Big Bucks | HUNTR #350

In this episode of the HUNTR Podcast, we welcome back our dear friend Corey Horn to discuss unpredictable buck movement, disappearing trail camera activity, and the challenges of hunting specific deer. The guys break down why relying too heavily on cameras and established patterns can leave hunters second-guessing their decisions, how hunting pressure affects their approach, and what they've learned from their recent hunts. They also dive into the growing debate surrounding thermal drones and their place in whitetail hunting. You could say we're in it now... Thanks for tuning in, and we'll catch you next week! 00:00 Introduction & Ohio Deer Camp Recap 03:42 Recent Hunts & Buck Movement 12:54 Trying to Figure Out Dagger 23:17 Why Big Bucks Are So Hard to Pattern 30:48 Can You Really Trust Trail Cameras? 37:58 Scrapes, Weather & Changing Buck Patterns 46:27 Hunting Pressure & Choosing the Right Setup 49:09 Hunting Plans in Ohio, Illinois & Wisconsin 1:06:30 Understanding Buck Bedding Areas 1:12:02 The Thermal Drone Debate Follow Corey: https://www.instagram.com/coreyhorn/ SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/c/HUNTRTUBE Shop HUNTR Merch: https://wearehuntr.com/ HUNTR Podcast is presented by: Hoyt Archery: https://hoyt.com (Code HUNTR for 20% off apparel) DeerGro: https://www.deergro.com (Code HUNTR for 15% off) Predator Camo: https://www.predatorcamo.com/ (Code HUNTR for 20% off) Beast Broadheads: https://beastbroadheads.com/ (Code HUNTR for 10% off) Lone Wolf Custom Gear: https://www.lonewolfcustomgear.com/ (Code HUNTR for 10% off your first purchase) Tactacam: https://www.tactacam.com/ (Code HUNTR for 15% off) RackHub: https://www.rack-hub.com/huntr (Code HUNTR for 10% off) Pure Wildlife Blends: https://www.purewildlifeblends.com (Code HUNTR for 10% off) Primos: https://www.primos.com/ (Code HUNTR for 15% off) Bushnell: https://www.bushnell.com/ (Code HUNTR for 15% off) GhostCat Bikes: https://ghostcatbikes.com/?rfsn=9288680.8da010 (Code HUNTR) HHA: https://www.hhasports.com/ (Code HUNTR) Redneck Blinds: https://redneckblinds.com/

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In this episode of the HUNTR Podcast, we welcome back our dear friend Corey Horn to discuss unpredictable buck movement, disappearing trail camera activity, and the challenges of hunting specific deer. The guys break down why relying too heavily on cameras and established patterns can leave hunters second-guessing their decisions, how hunting pressure affects their approach, and what they've learned from their recent hunts. They also dive into the growing debate surrounding thermal drones and their place in whitetail hunting. You could say we're in it now... Thanks for tuning in, and we'll catch you next week!


00:00 Introduction & Ohio Deer Camp Recap

03:42 Recent Hunts & Buck Movement

12:54 Trying to Figure Out Dagger

23:17 Why Big Bucks Are So Hard to Pattern

30:48 Can You Really Trust Trail Cameras?

37:58 Scrapes, Weather & Changing Buck Patterns

46:27 Hunting Pressure & Choosing the Right Setup

49:09 Hunting Plans in Ohio, Illinois & Wisconsin

1:06:30 Understanding Buck Bedding Areas

1:12:02 The Thermal Drone Debate


Follow Corey:

https://www.instagram.com/coreyhorn/


SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL:

https://www.youtube.com/c/HUNTRTUBE


Shop HUNTR Merch:

https://wearehuntr.com/


HUNTR Podcast is presented by:

Hoyt Archery: https://hoyt.com (Code HUNTR for 20% off apparel)

DeerGro: https://www.deergro.com (Code HUNTR for 15% off)

Predator Camo: https://www.predatorcamo.com/ (Code HUNTR for 20% off)

Beast Broadheads: https://beastbroadheads.com/ (Code HUNTR for 10% off)

Lone Wolf Custom Gear: https://www.lonewolfcustomgear.com/ (Code HUNTR for 10% off your first purchase)

Tactacam: https://www.tactacam.com/ (Code HUNTR for 15% off)

RackHub: https://www.rack-hub.com/huntr (Code HUNTR for 10% off)

Pure Wildlife Blends: https://www.purewildlifeblends.com (Code HUNTR for 10% off)

Primos: https://www.primos.com/ (Code HUNTR for 15% off)

Bushnell: https://www.bushnell.com/ (Code HUNTR for 15% off)

GhostCat Bikes: https://ghostcatbikes.com/?rfsn=9288680.8da010 (Code HUNTR)

HHA: https://www.hhasports.com/ (Code HUNTR)

Redneck Blinds: https://redneckblinds.com/

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