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The WHTL Podcast - Whitetail Deer Hunting Tactics, Stories & Expert Guests

Jake Hofer

Welcome to Trail Cam Radio, as we dive into all things trail cameras, deer hunting, whitetails, wildlife research, outdoors, camera traps, and expert guest advice. Speaking from our own experience of running a trail camera company over the years, we hope to share as much valuable information through this deer hunting podcast.

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  • April 14 · 1 hr 3 min

    #411 - Why Your Hunting Property Isn't Producing Big Bucks (And How to Fix It) with Thomas Mlsna

    Welcome to the WHTL Podcast, your source for Whitetail Deer Hunting Tactics, Stories & Expert Guests. In this episode, we're back in the studio with a Q&A from the Whitetail Master Academy with Thomas Mlsna. We Discuss: Pressure kills more opportunities than bad habitat Food plots alone won't hold mature bucks Native browse is the backbone of deer nutrition Diversity in cover > just more cover Bedding must match wind, terrain, and security Access design determines huntability Most hunters hunt too aggressively, too often Timber work creates the fastest habitat ROI Early season bucks prioritize security + food Habitat without discipline won't produce results And So Much More! Want to become a better whitetail hunter? Click the link below and sign up for the Whitetail Master Academy today! https://bit.ly/WhitetailMasterAcademy Follow along on social! IG - @WHTLDEER TikTok - @WHTLDEER YouTube - @WHTLDEER Thanks again for all of the support from our partners—none of this would've been possible without them! -Moultrie: https://bit.ly/moultrie_ -Hawke Optics | Use Code WHTL for 15% off: https://bit.ly/hawkeoptics_ -OnX: https://bit.ly/onX_Hunt -Painted Arrow: ⁠⁠bit.ly/PaintedArrow - Buck Land Funding: https://www.firstbankers.com/bucklandfunding - Latitude Outdoors: https://www.latitudeoutdoors.com/

  • April 7 · 1 hr 17 min

    #410 - You Don't Need Money, Big Land, or Fancy Gear to Kill Big Whitetails—You Just Need This One Thing with Jeff Hopkins

    Welcome to the WHTL Podcast, your source for Whitetail Deer Hunting Tactics, Stories & Expert Guests. In this episode, we're back in the studio with Jeff Hopkins. We Discuss: Details separate average hunters from elite ones Big bucks don't move like younger deer Movement and noise ruin more hunts than scent Your walk in matters as much as your setup Neighbor pressure can work FOR you Most hunters carry too much gear Stillness kills more deer than aggression First sits are best—don't burn stands Patience creates opportunities for giants You don't need money to kill big bucks And So Much More! Want to become a better whitetail hunter? Click the link below and sign up for the Whitetail Master Academy today! https://bit.ly/WhitetailMasterAcademy Follow along on social! IG - @WHTLDEER TikTok - @WHTLDEER YouTube - @WHTLDEER Thanks again for all of the support from our partners—none of this would've been possible without them! -Moultrie: https://bit.ly/moultrie_ -Hawke Optics | Use Code WHTL for 15% off: https://bit.ly/hawkeoptics_ -OnX: https://bit.ly/onX_Hunt -Painted Arrow: ⁠⁠bit.ly/PaintedArrow - Buck Land Funding: https://www.firstbankers.com/bucklandfunding - Latitude Outdoors: https://www.latitudeoutdoors.com/

  • March 31 · 44 min

    #409 - The Real Reason Most Hunters Never Kill Mature Bucks: The Brutal Truth About Land, Money, and Big Deer Success with Lee Lakosky and Skip Sligh

    Welcome to the WHTL Podcast, your source for Whitetail Deer Hunting Tactics, Stories & Expert Guests. In this episode, we're back on the road with another special Q&A from the Iowa Deer Classic with Skip Sligh and Lee Lakosky. We Discuss: Strict trigger discipline is the foundation of consistently killing mature bucks Getting deer to 5–6 years old is harder than actually killing them Most target bucks live in tight core areas, often under 50 acres Knowing individual deer behavior creates a major hunting advantage Time in the field builds familiarity that replaces guesswork No farm is perfect—neighbor pressure is unavoidable everywhere Bigger farms help, but don't eliminate pressure or problems Hunting more species improves decision-making and shooting confidence Access and land control are becoming the biggest barriers for hunters And So Much More! Want to become a better whitetail hunter? Click the link below and sign up for the Whitetail Master Academy today! https://bit.ly/WhitetailMasterAcademy Follow along on social! IG - @WHTLDEER TikTok - @WHTLDEER YouTube - @WHTLDEER Thanks again for all of the support from our partners—none of this would've been possible without them! -Moultrie: https://bit.ly/moultrie_ -Hawke Optics | Use Code WHTL for 15% off: https://bit.ly/hawkeoptics_ -OnX: https://bit.ly/onX_Hunt -Painted Arrow: ⁠⁠bit.ly/PaintedArrow - Buck Land Funding: https://www.firstbankers.com/bucklandfunding - Latitude Outdoors: https://www.latitudeoutdoors.com/

  • March 24 · 32 min

    #408 - The Deer Hunting "Rules" That Lee Lakosky and Skip Sligh Break To Kill Mature Bucks

    Welcome to the WHTL Podcast, your source for Whitetail Deer Hunting Tactics, Stories & Expert Guests. In this episode, we're back on the road with another special Q&A from the Iowa Deer Classic with Skip Sligh and Lee Lakosky. We Discuss: Hunting pressure isn't always bad if deer are used to human presence Consistent intrusion can work if it's normal year-round activity Breaking hunting rules can lead to unexpected success Mature bucks don't follow a universal movement pattern Food plots alone no longer separate your property from others Timber management is as impactful as food for holding deer No-till improves soil health and drought resistance over time Farm setup matters more than individual hunting tactics Diverse food sources help reduce deer movement and increase security Mature buck density increases with better habitat distribution And So Much More! Want to become a better whitetail hunter? Click the link below and sign up for the Whitetail Master Academy today! https://bit.ly/WhitetailMasterAcademy Follow along on social! IG - @WHTLDEER TikTok - @WHTLDEER YouTube - @WHTLDEER Thanks again for all of the support from our partners—none of this would've been possible without them! -Moultrie: https://bit.ly/moultrie_ -Hawke Optics | Use Code WHTL for 15% off: https://bit.ly/hawkeoptics_ -OnX: https://bit.ly/onX_Hunt -Painted Arrow: ⁠⁠bit.ly/PaintedArrow

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