Buck Down Deer Hunting Podcast

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If you are passionate about spending time outdoors, whether its scouting for the season and looking for sign, or in the woods trying to harvest a deer, well this podcast will provide you with real life experiences and knowledge to enhance your outdoors game. This podcast covers a variety of tactics in solving the whitetail puzzle in order to increase your odds while in the woods from other hunters experiences, success stories, and tips and tactics.

  1. Gear Talk: Bows and Setups / Matt Williams & Vince Battiata

    4D AGO

    Gear Talk: Bows and Setups / Matt Williams & Vince Battiata

    Guest: Vince Battiata & Matt Williams Welcome back folks. This episode Alex is joined by Matt Williams and Vince Battiata for a  gear talk episode, covering the bows, accessories, and clothing systems they're running and trust in the field. They dive into favorite gear, what’s worth the money, and new equipment coming out this offseason. The conversation also hits on practicing with the bow, why consistent shooting pays off, and the goals / expectations they have set heading into next season. Thank you for listening, and hope you enjoy. Stealth Outdoors (BD10) https://www.stealthoutdoors.com

    1h 19m
  2. PA Big Woods with a Trad Bow / Pete Six

    FEB 6

    PA Big Woods with a Trad Bow / Pete Six

    Guest: Pete Six In this episode, Alex sits down with Pete Six to break down a successful season in the Pennsylvania big woods, where Pete tagged a mature buck with a traditional bow. He walks us through the hunt from start to finish—what went right, what nearly went wrong, and how patience and woodsmanship played a major role in sealing the deal. The two then talk about post-season and late-winter scouting, where Pete explains how he approaches big woods country once the season ends. He dives into the specific sign he prioritizes focusing on fead. Since Alex knows nothing about turkey hunting, Pete wraps things up by looking ahead to spring turkey season and how the transition from deer season keeps Pete sharp year-round. Thank you for listening, and hope you enjoy. Stealth Outdoors (BD10) https://www.stealthoutdoors.com

    57 min
  3. Spartan Forge: Blending Mapping with Woodsmanship / Bill Thompson

    JAN 30

    Spartan Forge: Blending Mapping with Woodsmanship / Bill Thompson

    Guest: Bill Thompson In this episode, Alex is joined by Bill Thompson, owner of Spartan Forge, for a conversation on mapping, deer behavior, and how today’s technology should actually be used in the woods.Bill breaks down why Spartan Forge is different from other mapping apps and explains how the platform uses real collared deer data to identify movement trends and behavioral patterns, giving hunters insight that goes beyond pins, lines, and guesswork. But this episode isn’t about replacing hard work with technology. We spend time on the reality that mapping alone doesn’t kill deer. Boots-on-the-ground scouting, reading sign, adapting to conditions, and true woodsman ship are still the driving force behind consistent success — and the app is only as good as the hunter using it. Thank you for listening, and hope you enjoy! Stealth Outdoors https://www.stealthoutdoors.com/

    1h 6m
  4. The Best and Worst of Gear / Kevin Vistisen

    JAN 23

    The Best and Worst of Gear / Kevin Vistisen

    Kevin Vistisen In this episode, Alex is joined by Kevin Vistisen to break down the gear that truly matters in the whitetail woods. They talk about the single most valuable piece of gear we rely on every time we hunt, along with the crucial and convenient items that make time in the field more efficient and enjoyable. Kevin and Alex also dive into gear that didn’t live up to the hype, sharing honest takes on what worked, what didn’t, and why experience in the woods matters more than trends. Thank you for listening, and hope you enjoy. Stealth Outdoors (DB10) https://www.stealthoutdoors.com/

    44 min
  5. Tracking a Phantom in the Mountains / Johnny Stewart

    JAN 16

    Tracking a Phantom in the Mountains / Johnny Stewart

    Guest: Johnny Stewart In this episode, Alex sits down with Johnny Stewart to break down an incredible season where he was able to tag five mature public-land bucks. Johnny walks us through each hunt sharing the decision-making, patience, and woodsmanship required to consistently find success on pressured ground. We dive into how reading sign, understanding terrain, and adapting to changing conditions played a critical role in every encounter. The highlight of the conversation is an unforgettable hunt in the New England area where Johnny stayed on a buck’s trail for two days, only to discover he was chasing the  king of the mountain. This episode displays hard-earned lessons,  tracking tactics, and insights into what it really takes to kill mature bucks on public land. Thank you for listening and hope you enjoy it. Stealth Outdoors https://www.stealthoutdoors.com/

    1h 11m
  6. Nothing is Given - Adapt to Kill / Jacob Sklenar

    JAN 9

    Nothing is Given - Adapt to Kill / Jacob Sklenar

    Guest: Jacob Sklenar / Episode 89 In this episode, Alex sits down with Jacob Sklenar to break down a whitetail season that demanded adaptability—both in the woods and mentally. Jacob shares how his Kansas hunt challenged his expectations, forcing him to quickly adapt to unfamiliar terrain, pressure, and deer behavior that didn’t match the playbook. Jakes talk through how deer movement and patterns shifted from early season into the rut, and why being willing to abandon a plan can be the difference between success and frustration. The conversation also dives into the mental side of deer hunting—handling slow sits, watching others tag deer, and keeping the right attitude when things aren’t going your way. Jacob then walks us through his Wisconsin season, a roller coaster that tested his patience, but ultimately paid off through persistence and hard work. This episode is all about adapting on the fly, staying mentally strong, and continuing to grind when the season doesn’t unfold the way you expect. Thank you for listening, and hope you enjoy. Stealth Outdoors (BD10) https://www.stealthoutdoors.com

    1h 10m
  7. Access Is Everything / Matt Williams

    JAN 2

    Access Is Everything / Matt Williams

    Guest: Matt Williams In this episode, Alex sits down with Matt Williams to break down his whitetail season, highlighted by buck harvests in both Indiana and Kentucky. Matt walks through how he approached each hunt, the differences between the two states, and how understanding access points played a major role in his success. A big focus of the conversation is avoiding hunter pressure, how he identified overlooked entry routes, adjusted setups based on human activity, and stayed mobile to stay ahead of pressured deer. The episode is a practical look at how smart access and pressure awareness can make the difference when chasing mature bucks.Thank you for listening, and hope you enjoy. Deer Hunter Synthetics https://deerhuntersynthetics.com Stealth Outdoors  https://www.stealthoutdoors.com

    1h 4m
  8. Patience, Pressure, Public Land Bucks / Ty Jennings

    12/26/2025

    Patience, Pressure, Public Land Bucks / Ty Jennings

    Guest: Ty Jennings This episode features Ty Jennings as the two dive into the realities of hunting pressured public land and how much more hectic it’s become with increased hunter traffic. Ty breaks down what he’s learned from following mature bucks over multiple years, including how their behavior and home ranges shift as pressure and age increase. The episode also recaps Ty’s season from start to finish — the bucks that seemed to vanish, close encounters that nearly ended with a punched tag, and what ultimately led to him harvesting his buck. Along the way, both talk about antler size versus age, and how social media has influenced hunters to chase a certain idea of a “trophy,” when in reality any buck is a great accomplishment to take. Thank you for listening, and hope you enjoy. Deer Hunter Synthetics https://deerhuntersynthetics.com Stealth Outdoors (BD10) https://www.stealthoutdoors.com/

    1h 11m
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If you are passionate about spending time outdoors, whether its scouting for the season and looking for sign, or in the woods trying to harvest a deer, well this podcast will provide you with real life experiences and knowledge to enhance your outdoors game. This podcast covers a variety of tactics in solving the whitetail puzzle in order to increase your odds while in the woods from other hunters experiences, success stories, and tips and tactics.

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