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It's insane, and it's in the name. We are obsessed with hunting and this is our collection of knowledge and stories. The biggest driving factor is whitetail hunting, but we do enjoy duck and turkey hunting. Hosted by Clayton Stone, the MLB's Graham Ashcraft, and Jay Conrad himself, we shed a unique light on this sport that we love. With Clayton having been a producer in the outdoor industry for over a decade, Graham pitching for the Reds, and Jay being a firefighter, you couldn't have 3 more different walks off life coming together to discuss what they all have in common.

  1. Oct 16

    032 - Why Aggressive Whitetail Hunters Kill More Deer | w/ Alex Comstock

    Alex Comstock started Whitetail DNA as a website in college and built it into a go-to source for serious whitetail hunters, with a podcast, a YouTube channel, and articles in North American Whitetail and Bowhunter. The Minnesota bowhunter chases mature bucks on public and private ground in multiple states, and the CinSanity crew had a great discussion with him. Alex admits November is his toughest month: one buck in the rut in the last decade. That opens up a deep dive into rut tactics PLUS why late season, no matter where you hunt, might be the best time to kill a mature buck, and how snow changes everything. He gets blunt about cell cams too. Most hunters chase pictures way too much. A buck that hit a scrape this morning probably isn't coming back tonight. But when a buck has not shown up in several days and a front is coming, that might be your first real chance to get in front of him, so go. Jay makes the case that aggressive hunters kill more deer because nothing is ever perfect, and Alex weighs in on why so many hunters wait too long. Plus: what AI means for hunting photography and video, scrapes vs. corn piles, mapping ground in North Dakota, door knocking for permission (and why you never show up in full camo), trail cams on public land, the deer that taught him the most, and calling bucks in North Dakota. Follow Alex on IG: @whitetail_dna CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro 0:36 Meet Alex Comstock 3:25 Starting Whitetail DNA 6:31 AI in photography and video 10:46 Hunting industry relationships 17:56 North Dakota mapping and land 32:56 Why November is hard 37:30 Cell cam ethics 42:25 Scrapes versus corn piles 45:12 Late season snow patterns 48:04 Urban hunting and door knocking 57:11 Trail cams on public land 1:09:03 Best advice: just send it 1:18:24 Deer that taught lessons 1:25:37 Aggressive hunters kill more deer 1:31:51 Calling bucks in North Dakota SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL HERE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvwxcVL99Nr7sOcL14ILYuA?sub_confirmation=1 CinSanity Outdoors is presented by: Tecomate: https://tecomate.com (USE CODE CINSANITY10 FOR 10% OFF) Chene Gear: https://chenegear.com Tactacam: https://www.tactacam.com Conquest Scents: https://www.conquestscents.com Woodhaven Custom Calls: https://woodhavencustomcalls.com Mathews: https://mathewsinc.com Hunter Safety Systems: https://huntersafetysystem.com

  2. Oct 2

    Forget the Rut: Killing Giants in Early Season with Brandon Epperson

    Brandon Epperson kills big deer in September while everybody else is waiting on November. 60 cell cams across four states, 12 of them on one 10-acre core area, and a 200" velvet buck to show for it. We sat down with Brandon (Homegrown Outdoors, KY) and got into why the rut can be dry as a bone, why the ugliest grown-up cattle pasture on the road might be the best door you ever knock on, how he times alfalfa for opening weekend, and Jay's bold claim that the best food plot in Kentucky is a corn pile. Plus Kentucky's one-rule-change-away gun season debate, midday hunting, and why old bucks get lazy. Clayton, Graham, and Jay with Brandon Epperson. Laid back, no script, just deer talk. Want to see the faces behind the voices? The full video version is on YouTube: https://youtu.be/HAMIWd965mk CHAPTERS 00:00 Meet Brandon Epperson 06:04 Why he kills early and skips the rut 07:51 Best big buck state: KY, IN, OH or IL? 08:29 Leasing vs. buying hunting ground 12:49 Do big bucks actually die in food plots? 17:42 Running 60 cell cams in 4 states 20:57 Plant this if you want a buck opening weekend 24:36 Soil is the whole game 26:09 Why trashy fields beat pretty food plots 27:15 The 200" velvet buck: 12 cameras, 10 acres 31:38 "The best food plot in Kentucky is a corn pile" 36:08 What hunting other states teaches you 38:40 Kentucky's gun season problem 43:03 Calling: only when you can see him 44:45 The best access plan in Kentucky 49:41 The 10am–2pm window 51:24 Why old bucks get lazy 53:16 Never plant the same thing twice 57:04 Did hunting TV create the food plot craze?

  3. Jul 7

    030 - Creating Your Own Success and Outdoor Brand From Scratch w/ Joel Burham of Whitetail Fit

    Joel Burham — known to most as Whitetail Fit — didn't grow up with relatives or mentors helping him cut the learning curve. It was just him and a buddy teaching themselves how to hunt, how to kill mature bucks on any ground they could find and for Joel, eventually how to build his own outdoor brand from scratch with the same dream most of us have. In this episode, we get into: Growing up self-taughtHow to consistently kill mature bucks on permission and public land with no preset standsArchery tips for those at any levelBuying property and what starting with it fresh would look likeA little of what it actually takes to build a content brand in the outdoor spaceJoel's story is proof that you don't need connections, ground you own, or a film crew to go after big game and build something real. If you've ever wanted to create content, chase mature whitetails on permission and public land, or just start from zero and figure it out — this one's for you. Follow Joel: Whitetail Fit on Instagram @whitetail_fit & YouTube @WhitetailFit 🎧 Subscribe for more hunting stories, strategy, and conversations with the people building the outdoor industry.

  4. Jun 17

    029 - Door Knocking & Building Your Own Deer Career | w/ Deer & Degrees

    AJ Ayres, otherwise known as Deer and Degrees on social media, is living the dreaming Kentucky! Well the start of one. AJ is fresh out of college, building his own work career and deer hunting career. We sit down and not only swap stories with AJ, but we dive into what methods he finds successful for getting permission to deer hunt from people, some tips on producing your own content, the business of land, hunting scrapes, and more. Sit down, buckle up, and enjoy the fresh content!

  5. Mar 7

    028 - Change in Whitetail Theory | w/ Randy Birdsong and Joe Umphries

    What does it really take to consistently get on big whitetails year after year? In this episode, we sit down with Randy Birdsong of HeadHunters TV and Joe Umphries of Big Tine—two longtime friends who have spent decades chasing mature bucks and learning what it takes to manage land and deer herds the right way. This conversation dives deep into whitetail land management, herd health, predator control, and the strategies serious deer hunters use to produce mature bucks consistently. Randy also breaks down his evolving “Change I Theory”—a mindset shift that has helped him stay on big deer season after season by adapting, spreading out, and avoiding the common mistakes that educate mature bucks. We also discuss how predator trapping can impact fawn recruitment, why food plots and habitat work matter more than most hunters realize, and what landowners can do to dramatically improve the quality of their deer herd. If you're serious about killing mature whitetails, improving your hunting property, and understanding how big deer actually behave, this episode is packed with hard-earned knowledge and real-world experience.

  6. Feb 19

    027 - Thompson Center Is Back & Hunting Perspectives You Have NOT Thought About | w/ Gregg Ritz

    If you have followed the outdoor space for a while, you probably have heard about Gregg Ritz and Thompson Center. Now, Gregg is back at the helm of Thompson Center and building it back on the legacy it started. From employees that were that from the beginning, to meeting the needs of today's customers, Thompson Center is back in a big way. We sit down to talk with Gregg about what is going on with Thompson Center, their plans going forward, and we even learned about some innovations Thompson Center made in the past that were ahead of their time. But wait there is more! Gregg is an outdoorsman and steward of the land himself. We dive some into his knowledge base on conservation and hunting for not only deer, but turkey and other big game as well. Trust us when we say there is something in this episode for everyone. CinSanity Outdoors is presented by: Tecomate: https://tecomate.com Chene Gear: https://chenegear.com Tactacam: https://www.tactacam.com Conquest Scents: https://www.conquestscents.com Woodhaven Custom Calls: https://woodhavencustomcalls.com Mathews: https://mathewsinc.com Hunter Safety System: http://huntersafetysystem.com

  7. Feb 11

    026 - Former MLB Pitcher DJ Carrasco on Desert Whitetail (Coues), Arizona Elk & Living the Hunting Life

    Former MLB pitcher DJ Carrasco joins the podcast to talk about what life looks like after professional baseball—and for DJ, that means continuing to live the hunting life style, whether it be in his home state of Arizona or in Texas. We dive into: - Hunting coues deer and elk in Arizona - Unforgettable Texas hunting stories - The health benefits of wild game and giving back - A missed elk hunt thanks to baseball - Baseball talk - And more This episode is a mix of big-league stories, western hunting knowledge, and purpose-driven conversation—perfect for hunters, baseball fans, and anyone who appreciates hard-earned experiences in the field.

  8. Feb 4

    025 - Inside the Mind of a Boone & Crockett Scorer | w/ Cameron Coble

    In this episode, we sit down with Cameron Coble, an official Boone and Crockett Club scorer who has measured and evaluated some of the biggest whitetail bucks in the country. In addition to Boone & Crockett, he is also a certified scorer for other major record-keeping clubs and a longtime writer for North American Whitetail, giving him a rare mix of real-world experience and technical knowledge. With decades of experience and laying hands on giant racks, he breaks down what truly separates an average buck from a trophy — and what most hunters misunderstand when judging deer in the field or on trail cameras. We cover: • What Boone & Crockett scorers actually look for when measuring a buck • The most important measurements that impact final score • The most underrated measurements hunters often overlook • How to correctly score your own deer • Giants harvested this year and what makes them special • Why trail camera photos can be misleading • The best states for producing giant bucks • How one-buck state regulations could drastically improve deer quality • Common mistakes hunters make when judging trophy potential Whether you’re new to deer hunting or love diving into the technical side of scoring and antler measurements, this episode gives you a clearer understanding of what makes a buck truly exceptional — straight from someone who’s seen more giant deer in person than most hunters ever will. If you’ve ever wondered how close your buck really was… this episode will change how you look at antlers forever.

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It's insane, and it's in the name. We are obsessed with hunting and this is our collection of knowledge and stories. The biggest driving factor is whitetail hunting, but we do enjoy duck and turkey hunting. Hosted by Clayton Stone, the MLB's Graham Ashcraft, and Jay Conrad himself, we shed a unique light on this sport that we love. With Clayton having been a producer in the outdoor industry for over a decade, Graham pitching for the Reds, and Jay being a firefighter, you couldn't have 3 more different walks off life coming together to discuss what they all have in common.

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    CinSanity Outdoors LLC
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    2026
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