Hunt The Season

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Hunt the Season is your year-round hunting channel — from the first days of early archery season to the final flights of waterfowl in February, and into the gobbles of spring turkey. We cover it all: whitetail deer hunting, turkey hunting, duck and goose hunting, small game, and everything in between. We’re here for hunters who love it all — bowhunting, rifle hunting, shotgun hunting, big game, small game, and waterfowl. Subscribe and follow along as we hunt the season from opening day to closing time, and keep the hunting camp tradition alive. #hunttheseason

  1. Unlocking Mature Buck Success: Trailside Hunting Secrets Revealed W. Garrett Lehman

    1D AGO

    Unlocking Mature Buck Success: Trailside Hunting Secrets Revealed W. Garrett Lehman

    Most hunters fall into the trap of overprogramming their strategies—focusing too much on cameras, feed plots, and complex tactics—while missing the simple, effective approaches that actually get big bucks and mature animals. Cody Halbleib and guest Garrett Lehman peel back the curtain on years of experience chasing whitetails and turkeys in PA and New York, revealing how small shifts in scouting, patience, and adaptability can lead to your best season yet. In this episode, Garrett shares how he consistently finds success by trusting his instincts over camera data, hunting travel routes rather than bedding or feeding areas, and adjusting season dates based on real-world observations. You'll discover why tracking and shed hunting have become gamechangers in his approach; how to interpret sign such as rubs and tracks to identify mature bucks; and why early-season success often hinges on less complicated, more natural strategies. Plus, see how cross-state hunting and late-season tracking sharpen hunter skills and increase your odds of harvesting a big buck. We also break down the myths about deer behavior—why mature deer often bed near trails and how understanding their natural patterns can elevate your chances—and discuss the critical impact social media has on hunting culture today. Garrett emphasizes that shooting what truly makes you happy, not what others dictate, is the real key to long-term satisfaction and conservation. With years of experience and a passion for both turkey and big woods hunting, Garrett's insights are a must-listen for serious hunters who want to hunt smarter, adapt faster, and shoot better deer. Whether you're a weekend warrior or a seasoned pro, this episode will challenge your assumptions and inspire your next big adventure. Support for the Podcast: ⁠DeerAge⁠- HTS to save 10% ⁠Midway USA⁠ ⁠ Merch

    1h 20m
  2. How to Hunt SILENT Turkeys and Using REAL Decoys (Find a Way outdoors LLC) W. Garrett Babcock

    MAY 4

    How to Hunt SILENT Turkeys and Using REAL Decoys (Find a Way outdoors LLC) W. Garrett Babcock

    ITS TURKEY SEASON! ( I don't really care about it, BUT you do! So, Here you go!) Garrett Babcock of Find A Way Outdoors LLC joins the Hunt The Season Podcast to break down why your setup matters more than your calling, and how he went from failing with a mouth call to building them professionally — all while going full-time in the outdoor industry. In this episode: Why Garrett's turkey kills happened after 9:00 AM — and how to hunt that window The #1 setup mistake public land hunters make (calling downhill) How terrain features force turkeys within 40 yards without them seeing you Why cadence matters 100x more than perfect tone in your calls Reading a turkey's "temperature" — when to call, when to go silent How Garrett went from not knowing how to use a mouth call to building them for a living Running a deer processing shop to fund going full-time in the outdoor industry Low-tech filming setups that keep you mobile on public land (cell phone + Insta360 X4) Why Garrett will ONLY sell calls he personally builds and uses Follow Find a way outdoors LLC: Instagram Youtube New Episode every other Monday Support for the Podcast: DeerAge- HTS to save 10% Midway USA Merch #TurkeyHunting #PublicLandTurkeys #TurkeyHuntingTips #SpringTurkey #HuntingPodcast #MouthCall #PennsylvaniaHunting #MobileHunting

    1h 30m

  3. APR 27

    Turkey Season 2026 is HERE! Find a Way Outdoors jumps on! drop 5/4/2026ping

    Next weeks episode is ALL about Turkey hunting and Reading the Temperature of a Bird! Make sure to tune in to find out some terrain features and calling techniques that could assist you in getting a Turkey!

    1 min
  4. Terrain Features That hold Big Buck | Ohio Public land 164 inch Buck | W. Sebastyan Kissell

    APR 20

    Terrain Features That hold Big Buck | Ohio Public land 164 inch Buck | W. Sebastyan Kissell

    A 164-inch buck on public land with archery gear — and he almost walked right past. Sebastyan Kissell of Allegany Origins breaks down exactly how he pulled it off. In this episode, Sebastyan shares the full story behind his most-viewed video ever: an early season Ohio archery buck on public ground, arrowed at 10 yards. But this isn't just a kill recap — we dig into the exact terrain features he used (draws, saddles, pinch points near roads) and why hunting close to parking areas is more effective than most hunters realize. We also talk about the real stuff: running a hunting channel with a newborn, why the hunting community is shrinking itself from the inside out, how to protect your spots without going dark online, and what it actually takes to balance the woods with a growing family. Topics covered: *How Sebastyan scouted and killed his 164" Ohio public land buck on archery opener *Why the spots closest to roads and parking lots are often the most overlooked*Using terrain (saddles, draws, pinch points) to locate pressured whitetails *The hunting community's internal division problem — and why it's costing us hunters *Running a small hunting channel as a team with full-time jobs*Introducing kids to hunting without scaring them off social settings *Planning future DIY hunts: Iowa archery and Montana fly fishing Follow AlleganyOrigins:https://www.youtube.com/@alleghenyorigins 🎧Subscribe to the Hunt The Season Podcast for new episodes every week. 📲 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hunttheseason/ 🦌 Hunt The Season on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hunttheseason Merch Support for the Podcast:DeerAge- https://deerage.com/- HTS to save 10% #PublicLandHunting #WhitetailHunting #HuntingPodcast #OhioBuck #ArcheryHunting #MobileHunting #ScoutingForDeer #PennsylvaniaHunting

    1h 10m

  5. APR 14

    How would you react to a 164 inch public land buck?

    NEXT WEEKS EPISODE WE BREAK IT ALL DOWN ON A OHIO PUBLIC LAND GIANT!

    1 min
  6. Targeting Public land Mountain whitetails W. Brenton Powers

    APR 6

    Targeting Public land Mountain whitetails W. Brenton Powers

    Brenton Powers is 21 years old and already killing two public land bucks in a single season — using thermals, mobile setups, and a scouting approach most hunters never even consider. In this episode, Brenton breaks down exactly how he tagged an archery buck AND a muzzleloader buck on mountainous public land in Virginia — including a bear encounter during recovery that you won't see coming. He also gets into his postseason shed hunting system and how he finds bucks in thick cover that everyone else walks past. What we cover: How Brenton killed 2 public land bucks at 21 years old Reading thermals on mountain terrain (the strategy most hunters ignore) Mobile stand setups for pressured whitetails Running a primary AND secondary setup — why it matters Shed hunting in thick cover to find overlooked public land spots Hunting around a busy schedule without sacrificing success A bear encounter mid-recovery 🐻 Whether you're chasing whitetails on public land or trying to level up your deer hunting strategy, Brenton's approach is a masterclass in doing more with less. 🎙️ Hunt The Season Podcast — Real hunting. Public land. Earned the hard way. 📲 Follow Brenton Powers 🦌 Follow Hunt The Season Support for the Podcast: ⁠DeerAge⁠- HTS to save 10% ⁠Code of Silence Camo⁠- HUNTSEASON10 ⁠TUO Gear⁠ OnX Hunt ⁠Latitude Outdoors⁠ ⁠TideWe⁠ ⁠Midway USA

    1h 20m

  7. MAR 30

    Targeting Mature Bucks! NEXT WEEK!

    I was able to talk to Brenton Powers about how he goes about targeting mature mountain bucks in the Southern Hills! Make sure to tune in next Monday when the Full episode drops! Thank you for the support!

    1 min

  8. MAR 23

    Post Season scouting for Whitetails : Finding Buck Bedding areas on Public Land W. Greg Kazmierski

    Post season scouting is one of the most effective ways to locate buck bedding areas and understand how mature whitetails use terrain on public land. In this episode of the Hunt The Season Podcast, we break down how to find buck bedding spots after the season, what sign to focus on, and how to turn those observations into success during the fall. Joined by Greg Kazmierski, we dive into real-world scouting stories from Pennsylvania public land, including specific buck beds we’ve found, the terrain features that consistently hold deer, and how pressured whitetails adjust their bedding behavior. From big woods hillsides to overlooked pockets, this conversation is built around boots-on-the-ground experience and lessons learned in the field. If you’re looking to improve your post season scouting, find more consistent buck bedding, and hunt smarter on public land, this episode will help you connect the dots heading into next season. Support for the Podcast: DeerAge- HTS to save 10% Code of Silence Camo- HUNTSEASON10 TUO Gear OnX Hunt Latitude Outdoors TideWe Midway USA

    1h 20m
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Hunt the Season is your year-round hunting channel — from the first days of early archery season to the final flights of waterfowl in February, and into the gobbles of spring turkey. We cover it all: whitetail deer hunting, turkey hunting, duck and goose hunting, small game, and everything in between. We’re here for hunters who love it all — bowhunting, rifle hunting, shotgun hunting, big game, small game, and waterfowl. Subscribe and follow along as we hunt the season from opening day to closing time, and keep the hunting camp tradition alive. #hunttheseason

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  • Creator
    Cody
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    234
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Cody
  • Show Website
    Hunt The Season

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