Deer IQ

Adam Lewis
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Deer IQ

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. 4 DAYS AGO

    The Camo Pattern Test - Which Pass & Which Fail to a WHITETAIL'S Eyes? A 20 Pattern Scientific Analysis | Series: Deer Science Deep Dive; IQ- 5

    In this special episode of the Deer IQ podcast we are applying the science of deer vision to  camouflage patterns, and seeing which ones should actually work (based on deer eyes, not human eyes). This is an attempt to quantify and compare patterns. It is by no means perfect, but is a good start and I think you'll find benefit in it, and also some surprises along the way. YOU can also take the test below before you listen and compare your results to ours! Which popular patterns pass, and which fail? Do you agree? Watch and find out!TAKE THE CAMO TEST: https://forms.gle/HpegsvUH68xKBzm99 Year Theme: To consistently take the top deer where you huntSeries: Deer Science Deep DiveEpisode # 80Guest: Host Adam LewisIQ ranking - 5 (Intermediate)DEER IQ Services:  • The NEW Deer IQ TEST & Consultation HERE: https://deeriq.com/full-assessment/  • For interest in a our Advanced Whitetail Workshop: https://deeriq.com/deeriq-whitetail-workshop/  • Other Services Overview: land and hunting plans for your private land,  or a public land hunting analysis, visit HERE: https://deeriq.com/services/    More from DEER IQ:  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/

    47 min

  2. FEB 6

    How to Beat Deer HEARING - the Science & Applications for Hunters | Series: Deer Science Deep Dive; IQ-5

    In this episode of the Deer IQ podcast we are continuing our series regarding deer science, in a much more nuanced way than last season. We look at specific applications of deer hearing and just how to beat it.. how you may want to start hunting differently because of what the science reveals. I’m joined again by my friend Mark for this discussion, and here are the top things to look for during this High IQ episode about beating the hearing of a whitetail deer:• What are the ways a whitetail hears very differently than a human, and why is this important to fully understand?• How can you figure out how far typical noises you make while hunting really travel?• What does this mean about our critical hunting choices regarding our gear, and what is the RULE I suggest you always follow. • How should you think differently about how you approach your stand or blind, and why do I suggest this? And a lot more!Year Theme: To consistently take the top deer where you huntSeries: Deer Science Deep DiveEpisode # 79Guest: Host Adam Lewis, Mark KawieckiIQ ranking - 5 (Intermediate)Episode with Dr. Karl Miller - VISION : https://youtu.be/bPW61VZXt2g Episode with Dr. Karl Miller - HEARING: https://youtu.be/2js2_WdSrS8 DEER IQ Services:  • The NEW Deer IQ TEST & Consultation HERE: https://deeriq.com/full-assessment/  • For interest in a our Advanced Whitetail Workshop: https://deeriq.com/deeriq-whitetail-workshop/  • Other Services Overview: land and hunting plans for your private land,  or a public land hunting analysis, visit HERE: https://deeriq.com/services/    More from DEER IQ:  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/

    31 min

  3. JAN 31

    Secrets to BEATING Whitetail Vision - the Science & Applications for Hunters! Series: Deer Science Deep Dive; IQ-5

    In this episode of the Deer IQ podcast we are starting a new series regarding deer science, in a much more nuanced way than last season. We look at specific applications of deer vision and just how to beat it.. how you may want to start hunting differently because of what the science reveals. I’m joined again by my friend Mark for this discussion, and here are the top things to look for during this High IQ episode about beating the vision of a whitetail deer:• What are the ways a whitetail sees very different than a human?• What does this mean about our critical choices for camouflage, and how did we go backward in the camo boom of the 90’s?• What type of headlight do I strongly suggest for traveling in the dark, and what is the rock solid science behind my suggestion?• What do Mark and I both suggest for not getting busted on stand, and what does this have to do with a deer’s unique ability to process visual data compared to ours?And there’s a lot more in there, so lets get to it and UP your Deer IQ!Year Theme: To consistently take the top deer where you huntSeries: Deer Science Deep DiveEpisode # 78Guest: Host Adam Lewis, Mark KawieckiIQ ranking - 5 (Intermediate)Episode with Dr. Karl Miller mentioned: https://youtu.be/bPW61VZXt2g Deer Vision Article mentioned: https://deeriq.com/seeing-the-light/ DEER IQ Services: • The NEW Deer IQ TEST & Consultation HERE: https://deeriq.com/full-assessment/ • For interest in our NEW Whitetail Workshop see HERE: https://deeriq.com/deeriq-whitetail-workshop/ • Other Services including our Coached Small Group, land and hunting plans for your private land,  or a public land hunting analysis, visit HERE: https://deeriq.com/services/  More from DEER IQ: 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/

    30 min

  4. JAN 23

    Inside the BRAIN of a Big Buck Slayer! | Series: Mature Buck Mindsets; IQ-10

    In this episode of the Deer IQ podcast we are wrapping up our exciting series - Mature Buck Mindsets, and in this episode we’re looking at 3 ways a big buck slayer’s brain is different than most, and how you can then start to think like, and have the brain of a big buck slayer. And we are going to dig into some neuro science that I don’t think has ever been applied to deer hunting, so you’ll want to take good notes. And stay to the end because I have 2 giveaways for you that will give you a huge step up to having that brain and much more consistent success on big deer. So, here are the top things to look for during this episode:• Regarding brain science, where is all the decision making made in the brain?• What is automaticity, and how is it both a good and bad thing when it comes to deer hunting.• What is the basal ganglia’s role in our behaviors, and how must we leverage this to be a more consistent hunter?• What are the 3 ways big buck slayers use their brain differently that we can leverage to change our brain, and change our results. And there’s a lot more in there, so lets get to it and UP your Deer IQ!Year Theme: To consistently take the top deer where you huntSeries: Mature Buck MindsetsEpisode # 77Guest: Host Adam LewisIQ ranking - 10 (Advanced)DEER IQ Services:  • The NEW Deer IQ TEST & Consultation HERE: https://deeriq.com/full-assessment/ • For interest in our NEW Whitetail Workshop see HERE: https://deeriq.com/deeriq-whitetail-workshop/ • Other Services including our Coached Small Group, land and hunting plans for your private land,  or a public land hunting analysis, visit HERE: https://deeriq.com/services/  More from DEER IQ: 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/

    24 min

  5. JAN 15

    The Science of Buck Societies w/ John Ozoga | Series: Mature Buck Mindsets; IQ-10

    In this episode of the Deer IQ podcast I’m joined by a legend in the field of deer research, John Ozoga. You’ve probably read his articles on whitetail science in major magazines, and we discuss his research of buck behavior, and the science of what he calls “buck societies”. Now, John is in his late 80’s and joined me by phone, and I”m pretty sure has never done a podcast. So look at this episode as if you're sitting by the fire with grandpa there and he’s doing most the talking, .. and you’re just soaking it up. Here are the top things to look for during this episode:• What and where is John’s research background on whitetail deer - an important distinction to make when comparing to your area?• Why does he say bucks and does are like dealing with 2 different species when talking about deer behavior?• How does a young deer join a buck society, and what does that phrase mean?• How do young bucks behave in the absence of mature bucks, and what might this tell us about the deer age structure where this is observed? • What does John say about mature buck behavior in low vs. high deer density areas, and just how to hunt those differently?• And What is early season buck sign a good indication of? And much more!Year Theme: To consistently take the top deer where you huntSeries: Mature Buck MindsetsEpisode # 76Guest: Host Adam Lewis, John OzogaIQ ranking - 10 (Advanced)DEER IQ Services:  • The NEW Deer IQ TEST & Consultation HERE: https://deeriq.com/full-assessment/ • For interest in our NEW Whitetail Workshop see HERE: https://deeriq.com/deeriq-whitetail-workshop/ • Other Services including our Coached Small Group, land and hunting plans for your private land,  or a public land hunting analysis, visit HERE: https://deeriq.com/services/  More from DEER IQ: 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/

    35 min

  6. JAN 8

    The EXTRA EFFORT Required for GREAT BUCKS w/ Bill Winke | Series: Mature Buck Mindsets; IQ-5

    In this episode of the Deer IQ podcast we are continuing our exciting series - Mature Buck Mindsets. Looking at the mind of big bucks, and big buck hunters, and just how exceptionally different they are. I’m joined by a guest that knows all about taking great bucks - Bill Winke, who has been writing about and videoing these giants of the woods for decades. Please don’t mind the background noise as Bill was outdoors and this was recording this past summer. And bonus points if you can ID the bird that keeps singing in the background and won’t  shut up! But, we get into the great lengths you have to be willing to go to to get consistent chances at great deer - and  it’s more than most people probably do.  And you can download our free journal to use with the podcast, that’s really going to help not miss any of the great content. So here are the top things to look for during this episode:• What does Bill say about hunting “nocturnal” bucks?• How do you decide when to pursue a buck versus back off and just let him go, regardless of how big he is?• According to Bill, what’s the best thing you can hope for when pursuing a mature buck?• What is Bill talking about when he says you should “hunt backwards”• When does most of the educating of deer actually taking place?• Why did Bill camp under his treestand, and what vital things did he learn from this tactic of extra effort?And a lot more!Year Theme: To consistently take the top deer where you huntSeries: Epic Hunting AdventuresEpisode # 75Guest: Host Adam Lewis, Bill WinkeIQ ranking - 5 (intermediate)DEER IQ Services:  • The NEW Deer IQ TEST & Consultation HERE: https://deeriq.com/full-assessment/ • For interest in our NEW Whitetail Workshop see HERE: https://deeriq.com/deeriq-whitetail-workshop/ • Other Services including our Coached Small Group, land and hunting plans for your private land,  or a public land hunting analysis, visit HERE: https://deeriq.com/services/  More from DEER IQ: 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/

    45 min

  7. JAN 3

    9 Lessons from a Bloody-Eyed 16 point! | Series: So there I was - epic hunting adventures; IQ-5

    In this is special episode of the Deer IQ podcast I’m going to continue a story-based series called “So there I was - hunting stories of epic adventure.” This is where I will tell a story of a specific buck, and also break down how and why it worked out - a masterclass case study of sorts with gobbs of good takeaways you can apply. I’ll also apply some of the principles we’ve been going over in the 6 steps or core competencies of highly effective hunters, and how those worked in this real world hunting situation. This hunt is about my 2020 Ohio 16 point, how it came together, and an ending that I’ve never ever experienced before in 33 years of hunting. And yes we have our free journal you can download below, that will really help you get the most out of this podcast. Here are the top things to look for during this episode.• What was the pivotal intel I needed to know exactly when and where to hunt this buck?• What was the big disappointment in this story, and how did that affect how I hunted him - which was a crucial move I believe.• How did I find this buck after the shot, and what gave him a big ole gouged out bloody eye socket?And I have 9 takeaways for us all about mature bucks and this valuable hunt - and a hunt should be a masterclass which is what this buck gave me and I’m sharing in this episode!Year Theme: To consistently take the top deer where you huntSeries: Epic Hunting AdventuresEpisode # 74Guest: Host Adam LewisIQ ranking - 5 (intermediate)DEER IQ Services:  • The NEW Deer IQ TEST & Consultation HERE: https://deeriq.com/full-assessment/ • For interest in our NEW Whitetail Workshop see HERE: https://deeriq.com/deeriq-whitetail-workshop/ • Other Services including our Coached Small Group, land and hunting plans for your private land,  or a public land hunting analysis, visit HERE: https://deeriq.com/services/  More from DEER IQ: 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/

    34 min

  8. 12/19/2024

    What Big Buck Slayers do DIFFERENT | Series: Mature Buck Mindsets; Guest - Richard P. Smith; IQ-5

    In this episode of the Deer IQ podcast I’m with a very well known student of whitetail and whitetail hunters, Richard P. Smith, who has been an outdoor writer his whole life focusing on and studying whitetail. He has interviewed thousands of big buck killers and found some common themes we can learn from and put into practice to accomplish the same. And you can download our free journal to use with the podcast, that’s really going to help. Here are the top things to look for during this episode:• What does Richard mean by “walking with whitetails” and how does this contribute to his knowledge base?• What key characteristics has Richard noticed that big buck killers all have in common?• What percent of those hunters are lucky, vs. good, and what can we take from that?• What do most hunter do wrong when targeting big old bucks?• According to us both, what can’t even our modern technology give us advantage on when it comes to deer hunting?• What are Richards top 2 things he suggests you do to more consistently get chances at the biggest•  bucks where you hunt? And much more!Year Theme: To consistently take the top deer where you huntSeries: Mature Buck MindsetsEpisode # 73Guest: Host Adam Lewis, Richard P. SmithIQ ranking - 5 (intermediate)DEER IQ Services:  • The NEW Deer IQ TEST & Consultation HERE: https://deeriq.com/full-assessment/ • For interest in our NEW Whitetail Workshop see HERE: https://deeriq.com/deeriq-whitetail-workshop/ • Other Services including our Coached Small Group, land and hunting plans for your private land,  or a public land hunting analysis, visit HERE: https://deeriq.com/services/  More from DEER IQ: 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/

    31 min
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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 - 2025
  • Episodes
    80
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    Deer IQ

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