Deer IQ

Adam Lewis
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Your most educational deer hunting podcast. From the chosen topics to the bite-size chunk episode lengths, the Deer IQ podcast has one goal in mind - hunter growth. With engaging pre-episode questions, and challenging takeaways at the end,  you'll be pushed and inspired by this not so ordinary deer hunting podcast. Join outdoor writer, hunter, educator and host Adam Lewis in the pursuit of becoming wiser and greater hunters.  Listen, engage, increase your Deer IQ.     

  1. 3D AGO

    Drones and Deer Hunting - Are Legal Changes Coming SOON to Your State? w/Mike Yoder | Series: High-Tech Hunting; IQ-5

    In this episode of the Deer IQ podcast we are joined by Mike Yoder for part 2 of our talk, and we dig into some of the controversy behind using drones to recover deer. Realize this was recorded in August of 2025, however much of the legal use has not changed in many states. In this part 2 we begin by talking about:• the #1 question a drone operator gets asked when called to recover a deer.• if you can fly over neighboring land, and how low can you legally go?• exactly when you NEED a license to use a drone - for scouting, personal recovery, paid recovery?• his legal battle with Michigan - what it's over and how he's fighting it.• when a hunt is actually over - how specific words matter in legal interpretation.• dumb things hunters do that jeopardize the future of drone use.• his view of how this will all play out in states, and how to best get it legalized.And more all in this episode!* Deer Drone Recovery Webpage: https://www.dronedeerrecovery.com/ • 2A DISPLAY PRODUCTS  (10% OFF Code "IQ" ) Here: https://www.2adisplay.com/ • Get a Smart Land & Hunting Plan HERE: https://deeriq.com/land-and-hunting-plans/ • Take the Deer IQ Test 360 HERE: https://deeriq.com/full-assessment/______________________________________________** Season 3 Quiz: https://deeriq.com/season-3-quiz/ __________________________________________GENERAL INFO about ALL Deer IQ Resources HERE: https://deeriq.com/services/ Website: https://deeriq.com  Facebook Private Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/511109237864762  Deer IQ  FREE Journal: https://deeriq.com/journal/  Pressured Public Lands Hunting Guide:  https://deeriq.com/public-land-hunting-guide/  Newsletter Signup: https://deeriq.com/signup/  Patreon - Contribute Financially to Deer IQ: https://www.patreon.com/DeerIQPatreon   Scent Control Regimen: https://deeriq.com/scentcontrol-regimen/ Episode # 130Guest: Host Adam Lewis, Mike YoderIQ ranking - 5

    37 min

  2. MAR 27

    The Truth About Drone Deer Recovery - How Well it ACTUALLY Works & Should Hunters Embrace It? w/Mike Yoder | Series: High-Tech Hunting; IQ-5

    In this episode of the Deer IQ podcast we are joined by a modern pioneer in the hunting space, Mike Yoder, talking the truth about using drones to recover deer and some of the big revelations he’s learned in doing so. This is a controversial topic because it leads to so many places and some modern ethical concerns, so we have an honest conversation about many of those things (mostly in part 2). In this part 1 we begin by talking about:• How well drones actually work to recover deer  (and his shocking stats)• Circumstances when drone recovery absolutely doesn’t work and why.• What hunters get completely wrong many times about our shots and subsequent recoveries.• The big reason why hunters usually lose deer after a questionable shot.And it allows us a behind the scenes look at how the process actually works, and to begin to think about this - IF hunters should embrace using this new tech in the deer hunting world, and just how we should do that if so. And more all in this episode!* Deer Drone Recovery Webpage: https://www.dronedeerrecovery.com/ • 2A DISPLAY PRODUCTS  (10% OFF Code "IQ" ) Here: https://www.2adisplay.com/ • Get a Smart Land & Hunting Plan HERE: https://deeriq.com/land-and-hunting-plans/ • Take the Deer IQ Test 360 HERE: https://deeriq.com/full-assessment/______________________________________________** Season 3 Quiz: https://deeriq.com/season-3-quiz/ __________________________________________GENERAL INFO about ALL Deer IQ Resources HERE: https://deeriq.com/services/ Website: https://deeriq.com  Facebook Private Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/511109237864762  Deer IQ  FREE Journal: https://deeriq.com/journal/  Pressured Public Lands Hunting Guide:  https://deeriq.com/public-land-hunting-guide/  Newsletter Signup: https://deeriq.com/signup/  Patreon - Contribute Financially to Deer IQ: https://www.patreon.com/DeerIQPatreon   Scent Control Regimen: https://deeriq.com/scentcontrol-regimen/ Episode # 129Guest: Host Adam Lewis, Mike YoderIQ ranking - 5

    46 min

  3. MAR 20

    Drone Buck Studies vs. Collared Deer Research - Which Data Holds Up and Helps Hunters & Which Doesn't. | Series: Deer by the Data; IQ-10

    Drones have entered the hunting space, but are they good or bad for deer hunters? Particularly, are new independent researchers producing valid findings that help hunters, or are these incomplete and potentially misleading? We compare the tried and true GPS collared buck studies to drone research, and break down the pros and cons of each. Which data should you rely on to help guide your hunting for better results? And, should you buy a drone as a tool to help count your herd, scout bucks, and improve your hunting, or are these just a legal trap?  All in this episode of the Deer IQ podcast.• 2A DISPLAY PRODUCTS  (10% OFF Code "IQ" ) Here: https://www.2adisplay.com/ • Get a Smart Land & Hunting Plan HERE: https://deeriq.com/land-and-hunting-plans/ • Take the Deer IQ Test 360 HERE: https://deeriq.com/full-assessment/______________________________________________** Season 3 Quiz: https://deeriq.com/season-3-quiz/ __________________________________________GENERAL INFO about ALL Deer IQ Resources HERE: https://deeriq.com/services/ Website: https://deeriq.com  Facebook Private Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/511109237864762  Deer IQ  FREE Journal: https://deeriq.com/journal/  Pressured Public Lands Hunting Guide:  https://deeriq.com/public-land-hunting-guide/  Newsletter Signup: https://deeriq.com/signup/  Patreon - Contribute Financially to Deer IQ: https://www.patreon.com/DeerIQPatreon   Scent Control Regimen: https://deeriq.com/scentcontrol-regimen/ Episode # 128Guest: Host Adam LewisIQ ranking - 10 (Advanced)

    39 min

  4. MAR 12

    Shed Hunting Myth vs. Fact - What Sheds ACTUALLY Tell You...And What They Don't! w/guest Ty Easley | Series: Deer by the Data; IQ-5

    In this episode of the Deer IQ podcast we look at shed hunting - what it can actually tell you, and what it can't. Can finding sheds really lead to taking that buck in that location in the future? I talk about this with Ty Easley of Heartland Bowhunter, who has been shed hunting for 25 years. We discuss:• Tactics to find more sheds - where to look and strategies to employ• How to treat public land and private land differently• How to know when to stay out, and exactly when to dive in and grab dropped sheds.• Glasses that actually may make seeing sheds easier• What shed hunting actually tells you, and how Ty uses this as a piece of the puzzle to help him take mature bucks year after year.  And more! (And I apologize - I have an annoying cough and couldn't cut all of them out..)• 2A DISPLAY PRODUCTS  (10% OFF Code "IQ" ) Here: https://www.2adisplay.com/ • Get a Smart Land & Hunting Plan HERE: https://deeriq.com/land-and-hunting-plans/ • Take the Deer IQ Test 360 HERE: https://deeriq.com/full-assessment/______________________________________________** Season 3 Quiz: https://deeriq.com/season-3-quiz/ __________________________________________GENERAL INFO about ALL Deer IQ Resources HERE: https://deeriq.com/services/ Website: https://deeriq.com  Facebook Private Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/511109237864762  Deer IQ  FREE Journal: https://deeriq.com/journal/  Pressured Public Lands Hunting Guide:  https://deeriq.com/public-land-hunting-guide/  Newsletter Signup: https://deeriq.com/signup/  Patreon - Contribute Financially to Deer IQ: https://www.patreon.com/DeerIQPatreon   Scent Control Regimen: https://deeriq.com/scentcontrol-regimen/ Episode # 127Guest: Host Adam Lewis, Ty EasleyIQ ranking - 5 (Intermediate)

    1h 2m

  5. MAR 5

    The TRUTH About Buck Beds - They Aren't Used How You Think! Collared Buck Study Reveals... w/guest Dr. Bronson Strickland | Series: Deer by the Data; IQ-5

    In this episode of the Deer IQ podcast we discuss scientific research about buck beds - and if bucks repeatedly use the same beds and bedding areas over and over, or if “buck bed hunting" is just a waste of time. The results may surprise you. I’m joined again by Dr. Bronson Strickland, former co-director of the MSU deer lab.  If you hunt buck beds or bedding areas on public land, or try to create them on your private land, you’ll want to see what they found and the implications for us hunters. And a bonus about the best deer food source you need to look for and just how to create it on your private land - all that and more in this eye opening episode of the Deer IQ podcast. Dr. Strickland's Website: https://wildlifeinvestments.com/ • 2A DISPLAY PRODUCTS  (10% OFF Code "IQ" ) Here: https://www.2adisplay.com/ • Get a Smart Land & Hunting Plan HERE: https://deeriq.com/land-and-hunting-plans/ • Take the Deer IQ Test 360 HERE: https://deeriq.com/full-assessment/______________________________________________** Season 3 Quiz: https://deeriq.com/season-3-quiz/ __________________________________________GENERAL INFO about ALL Deer IQ Resources HERE: https://deeriq.com/services/ Website: https://deeriq.com  Facebook Private Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/511109237864762  Deer IQ  FREE Journal: https://deeriq.com/journal/  Pressured Public Lands Hunting Guide:  https://deeriq.com/public-land-hunting-guide/  Newsletter Signup: https://deeriq.com/signup/  Patreon - Contribute Financially to Deer IQ: https://www.patreon.com/DeerIQPatreon   Scent Control Regimen: https://deeriq.com/scentcontrol-regimen/ Episode # 126Guest: Host Adam Lewis, Dr. Bronson StricklandIQ ranking - 5 (Intermediate)

    30 min

  6. FEB 25

    1 Million Data Points - The Moon's Affect on Buck Movement - Analyzing 1 Million Data Points w/guest Dr. Bronson Strickland | Series: Deer by the Data; IQ-5

    In this episode I'm with guest Dr. Bronson Strickland looking at the data of a collared buck study to answer the question - does the moon affect buck behavior? Many deer hunters swear by it and that it can lead to increased sightings and success, but is that true? The team at MSU deer lab did something no one has to this point, eliminate all other variables to see if there was a pattern JUST BY MOON phase or positions. The data doesn't lie, and it's revealed in this episode! Read the full study HERE: https://extension.msstate.edu/sites/default/files/publications/P4068_Lunar_web.pdf • 2A DISPLAY PRODUCTS  (10% OFF Code "IQ" ) Here: https://www.2adisplay.com/ • Get a Smart Land & Hunting Plan HERE: https://deeriq.com/land-and-hunting-plans/ • Take the Deer IQ Test 360 HERE: https://deeriq.com/full-assessment/______________________________________________** Season 3 Quiz: https://deeriq.com/season-3-quiz/ __________________________________________GENERAL INFO about ALL Deer IQ Resources HERE: https://deeriq.com/services/ Website: https://deeriq.com  Facebook Private Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/511109237864762  Deer IQ  FREE Journal: https://deeriq.com/journal/  Pressured Public Lands Hunting Guide:  https://deeriq.com/public-land-hunting-guide/  Newsletter Signup: https://deeriq.com/signup/  Patreon - Contribute Financially to Deer IQ: https://www.patreon.com/DeerIQPatreon   Scent Control Regimen: https://deeriq.com/scentcontrol-regimen/ Episode # 125Guest: Host Adam Lewis, Dr. Bronson StricklandIQ ranking - 5 (Intermediate)

    30 min

  7. FEB 13

    Michigan NRC Signals Reg Changes On The Way - What They Are & How to Ensure They Stick | Series: Deer by the Data; IQ-5

    What did the NRC just say they wanted to set for the new goals and direction of Michigan's deer herd? What in my strong opinion is the long term fix - APR's? 1 buck? It's actually neither of those, and I discuss all of this and what is crucial for the DNR and NRC to do right now in this very important Deer IQ episode! And, I ask you SHARE this with anyone who has interest in the future of hunting in Michigan. * 2A DISPLAY PRODUCTS  (10% OFF Code "IQ" ) Here: https://www.2adisplay.com/ • TAKE THE DEER IQ TEST 360 HERE: https://deeriq.com/full-assessment/ • Get a Smart Land & Hunting Plan HERE: https://deeriq.com/land-and-hunting-plans/ • INFO about ALL Deer IQ Services HERE: https://deeriq.com/services/ _____________________________________________Michigan Whitetail Project: https://www.instagram.com/the_michigan_whitetail_project?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== NRC Email: NRC@michigan.gov ___________________** Season 3 Quiz: https://deeriq.com/season-3-quiz/ -----------------------------GENERAL INFO about ALL Deer IQ Resources HERE: https://deeriq.com/services/ Website: https://deeriq.com  Facebook Private Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/511109237864762  Deer IQ  FREE Journal: https://deeriq.com/journal/  Pressured Public Lands Hunting Guide:  https://deeriq.com/public-land-hunting-guide/  Newsletter Signup: https://deeriq.com/signup/  Patreon - Contribute Financially to Deer IQ: https://www.patreon.com/DeerIQPatreon   Scent Control Regimen: https://deeriq.com/scentcontrol-regimen/ Episode # 124Guest: Host Adam LewisIQ ranking - 5 (Intermediate)

    23 min

  8. FEB 5

    Michigan Deer Herd on the Brink? 2025 Harvest Data - What It Tells Us & Where to Go From Here | Series: Deer by the Data; IQ-5

    Is the Michigan deer herd on a positive trend, or the brink of disaster?  What does the data reveal from the 2025 deer harvest report? Where do we go from here, and how can you be involved right now to make a change? My 3 guests (Josh Arbogast, Skip Sligh, Kevin Vistisen) and I discuss their takes on this and more in this episode of the Deer IQ podcast. It's a long one, and I try to keep it on the rails... Join us on instagram to give your thoughts on where the deer herd is HERE: https://www.instagram.com/deerhunteriq/ * 2A DISPLAY PRODUCTS  (10% OFF Code "IQ" ) Here: https://www.2adisplay.com/ • TAKE THE DEER IQ TEST 360 HERE: https://deeriq.com/full-assessment/ • Get a Smart Land & Hunting Plan HERE: https://deeriq.com/land-and-hunting-plans/ • INFO about ALL Deer IQ Services HERE: https://deeriq.com/services/ _____________________________________________Michigan Whitetail Project: https://www.instagram.com/the_michigan_whitetail_project?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== NRC Email: NRC@michigan.gov __________________________________________** Season 3 Quiz: https://deeriq.com/season-3-quiz/ ----------------------------------------------------------------GENERAL INFO about ALL Deer IQ Resources HERE: https://deeriq.com/services/ Website: https://deeriq.com  Facebook Private Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/511109237864762  Deer IQ  FREE Journal: https://deeriq.com/journal/  Pressured Public Lands Hunting Guide:  https://deeriq.com/public-land-hunting-guide/  Newsletter Signup: https://deeriq.com/signup/  Patreon - Contribute Financially to Deer IQ: https://www.patreon.com/DeerIQPatreon   Scent Control Regimen: https://deeriq.com/scentcontrol-regimen/ Episode # 123Guest: Host Adam Lewis, various guestsIQ ranking - 5 (Intermediate)

    2h 18m
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Your most educational deer hunting podcast. From the chosen topics to the bite-size chunk episode lengths, the Deer IQ podcast has one goal in mind - hunter growth. With engaging pre-episode questions, and challenging takeaways at the end,  you'll be pushed and inspired by this not so ordinary deer hunting podcast. Join outdoor writer, hunter, educator and host Adam Lewis in the pursuit of becoming wiser and greater hunters.  Listen, engage, increase your Deer IQ.     

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  • Creator
    Adam Lewis
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    130
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    Deer IQ

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