The WHTL Podcast - Whitetail Deer Hunting Tactics, Stories & Expert Guests

Jake Hofer
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Welcome to Trail Cam Radio, as we dive into all things trail cameras, deer hunting, whitetails, wildlife research, outdoors, camera traps, and expert guest advice. Speaking from our own experience of running a trail camera company over the years, we hope to share as much valuable information through this deer hunting podcast.

  1. 1D AGO

    #414 - The Complete System for Finding Mature Whitetails Without Owning Land with Kaleb Greiner

    Welcome to the WHTL Podcast, your source for Whitetail Deer Hunting Tactics, Stories & Expert Guests. In this episode, we're back in the studio with Kaleb Greiner. We Discuss: Big bucks on public land come down to effort, not luck Trail camera intel drives every decision Build a full A–Z hit list—not just one target Move cameras every 2 weeks to refine intel Mineral + mock scrapes = long-term pattern tools Hunt micro-properties others ignore Access is everything—sometimes 2:30 AM entry Permission is a numbers game, not a barrier Mature bucks move more than people think All-day sits kill more deer than short hunts And So Much More! Want to become a better whitetail hunter? Click the link below and sign up for the Whitetail Master Academy today! https://bit.ly/WhitetailMasterAcademy   Follow along on social! IG - @WHTLDEER TikTok - @WHTLDEER YouTube - @WHTLDEER   Thanks again for all of the support from our partners—none of this would've been possible without them! -Moultrie: https://bit.ly/moultrie_ -Hawke Optics | Use Code WHTL for 15% off: https://bit.ly/hawkeoptics_ -OnX: https://bit.ly/onX_Hunt -Painted Arrow: ⁠⁠bit.ly/PaintedArrow - Buck Land Funding: https://www.firstbankers.com/bucklandfunding - Latitude Outdoors: https://www.latitudeoutdoors.com/

    56 min

  2. APR 28

    #413 - The Art & Science Behind Killing Mature Bucks: Understanding Chaos in the Whitetail Woods with Michael Engelmeyer

    Welcome to the WHTL Podcast, your source for Whitetail Deer Hunting Tactics, Stories & Expert Guests. In this episode, we're back in the studio with Michael Engelmeyer. We Discuss: Mature bucks react differently to pressure. Hunters overestimate their level of control. Chaos heavily influences deer movement. Observation beats blind strategy. Apps can't predict every local variable. Human pressure changes deer behavior fast. Sanctuaries matter more than most think. Mature bucks prefer low-stress areas. One hunt can create false conclusions. Long-term observation reveals real patterns. And So Much More! Want to become a better whitetail hunter? Click the link below and sign up for the Whitetail Master Academy today! https://bit.ly/WhitetailMasterAcademy   Follow along on social! IG - @WHTLDEER TikTok - @WHTLDEER YouTube - @WHTLDEER   Thanks again for all of the support from our partners—none of this would've been possible without them! -Moultrie: https://bit.ly/moultrie_ -Hawke Optics | Use Code WHTL for 15% off: https://bit.ly/hawkeoptics_ -OnX: https://bit.ly/onX_Hunt -Painted Arrow: ⁠⁠bit.ly/PaintedArrow - Buck Land Funding: https://www.firstbankers.com/bucklandfunding - Latitude Outdoors: https://www.latitudeoutdoors.com/

    1h 18m

  3. APR 21

    #412 - Why EHD Is Getting Worse Every Year—and What You Can Actually Do About It Right Now with Zach Haas of EHDfense

    Welcome to the WHTL Podcast, your source for Whitetail Deer Hunting Tactics, Stories & Expert Guests. In this episode, we're back on the road with another conversation from the Iowa Deer Classic with Zach Haas of EHDfense. We Discuss: Poor water quality fuels EHD by eliminating natural predators Midges thrive in low-oxygen, polluted water systems More water sources = less herd concentration and disease spread Deer prefer warm, mineral-rich pond water over streams Water management is as critical as food plots and cover Small ponds can dramatically increase hunting success Agriculture runoff accelerates water degradation and EHD risk You don't need big land to improve water conditions Fixing ecosystems takes 2–3 years—but results compound Water may be the most overlooked "cheat code" in hunting And So Much More! Want to become a better whitetail hunter? Click the link below and sign up for the Whitetail Master Academy today! https://bit.ly/WhitetailMasterAcademy   Follow along on social! IG - @WHTLDEER TikTok - @WHTLDEER YouTube - @WHTLDEER   Thanks again for all of the support from our partners—none of this would've been possible without them! -Moultrie: https://bit.ly/moultrie_ -Hawke Optics | Use Code WHTL for 15% off: https://bit.ly/hawkeoptics_ -OnX: https://bit.ly/onX_Hunt -Painted Arrow: ⁠⁠bit.ly/PaintedArrow - Buck Land Funding: https://www.firstbankers.com/bucklandfunding - Latitude Outdoors: https://www.latitudeoutdoors.com/

    56 min

  4. APR 14

    #411 - Why Your Hunting Property Isn't Producing Big Bucks (And How to Fix It) with Thomas Mlsna

    Welcome to the WHTL Podcast, your source for Whitetail Deer Hunting Tactics, Stories & Expert Guests. In this episode, we're back in the studio with a Q&A from the Whitetail Master Academy with Thomas Mlsna. We Discuss: Pressure kills more opportunities than bad habitat Food plots alone won't hold mature bucks Native browse is the backbone of deer nutrition Diversity in cover > just more cover Bedding must match wind, terrain, and security Access design determines huntability Most hunters hunt too aggressively, too often Timber work creates the fastest habitat ROI Early season bucks prioritize security + food Habitat without discipline won't produce results And So Much More! Want to become a better whitetail hunter? Click the link below and sign up for the Whitetail Master Academy today! https://bit.ly/WhitetailMasterAcademy   Follow along on social! IG - @WHTLDEER TikTok - @WHTLDEER YouTube - @WHTLDEER   Thanks again for all of the support from our partners—none of this would've been possible without them! -Moultrie: https://bit.ly/moultrie_ -Hawke Optics | Use Code WHTL for 15% off: https://bit.ly/hawkeoptics_ -OnX: https://bit.ly/onX_Hunt -Painted Arrow: ⁠⁠bit.ly/PaintedArrow - Buck Land Funding: https://www.firstbankers.com/bucklandfunding - Latitude Outdoors: https://www.latitudeoutdoors.com/

    1h 4m

  5. APR 7

    #410 - You Don't Need Money, Big Land, or Fancy Gear to Kill Big Whitetails—You Just Need This One Thing with Jeff Hopkins

    Welcome to the WHTL Podcast, your source for Whitetail Deer Hunting Tactics, Stories & Expert Guests. In this episode, we're back in the studio with Jeff Hopkins. We Discuss: Details separate average hunters from elite ones Big bucks don't move like younger deer Movement and noise ruin more hunts than scent Your walk in matters as much as your setup Neighbor pressure can work FOR you Most hunters carry too much gear Stillness kills more deer than aggression First sits are best—don't burn stands Patience creates opportunities for giants You don't need money to kill big bucks And So Much More! Want to become a better whitetail hunter? Click the link below and sign up for the Whitetail Master Academy today! https://bit.ly/WhitetailMasterAcademy   Follow along on social! IG - @WHTLDEER TikTok - @WHTLDEER YouTube - @WHTLDEER   Thanks again for all of the support from our partners—none of this would've been possible without them! -Moultrie: https://bit.ly/moultrie_ -Hawke Optics | Use Code WHTL for 15% off: https://bit.ly/hawkeoptics_ -OnX: https://bit.ly/onX_Hunt -Painted Arrow: ⁠⁠bit.ly/PaintedArrow - Buck Land Funding: https://www.firstbankers.com/bucklandfunding - Latitude Outdoors: https://www.latitudeoutdoors.com/

    1h 17m

  6. MAR 31

    #409 - The Real Reason Most Hunters Never Kill Mature Bucks: The Brutal Truth About Land, Money, and Big Deer Success with Lee Lakosky and Skip Sligh

    Welcome to the WHTL Podcast, your source for Whitetail Deer Hunting Tactics, Stories & Expert Guests. In this episode, we're back on the road with another special Q&A from the Iowa Deer Classic with Skip Sligh and Lee Lakosky. We Discuss: Strict trigger discipline is the foundation of consistently killing mature bucks Getting deer to 5–6 years old is harder than actually killing them Most target bucks live in tight core areas, often under 50 acres Knowing individual deer behavior creates a major hunting advantage Time in the field builds familiarity that replaces guesswork No farm is perfect—neighbor pressure is unavoidable everywhere Bigger farms help, but don't eliminate pressure or problems Hunting more species improves decision-making and shooting confidence Access and land control are becoming the biggest barriers for hunters And So Much More! Want to become a better whitetail hunter? Click the link below and sign up for the Whitetail Master Academy today! https://bit.ly/WhitetailMasterAcademy   Follow along on social! IG - @WHTLDEER TikTok - @WHTLDEER YouTube - @WHTLDEER   Thanks again for all of the support from our partners—none of this would've been possible without them! -Moultrie: https://bit.ly/moultrie_ -Hawke Optics | Use Code WHTL for 15% off: https://bit.ly/hawkeoptics_ -OnX: https://bit.ly/onX_Hunt -Painted Arrow: ⁠⁠bit.ly/PaintedArrow - Buck Land Funding: https://www.firstbankers.com/bucklandfunding - Latitude Outdoors: https://www.latitudeoutdoors.com/

    44 min

  7. MAR 24

    #408 - The Deer Hunting "Rules" That Lee Lakosky and Skip Sligh Break To Kill Mature Bucks

    Welcome to the WHTL Podcast, your source for Whitetail Deer Hunting Tactics, Stories & Expert Guests. In this episode, we're back on the road with another special Q&A from the Iowa Deer Classic with Skip Sligh and Lee Lakosky. We Discuss: Hunting pressure isn't always bad if deer are used to human presence Consistent intrusion can work if it's normal year-round activity Breaking hunting rules can lead to unexpected success Mature bucks don't follow a universal movement pattern Food plots alone no longer separate your property from others Timber management is as impactful as food for holding deer No-till improves soil health and drought resistance over time Farm setup matters more than individual hunting tactics Diverse food sources help reduce deer movement and increase security Mature buck density increases with better habitat distribution And So Much More! Want to become a better whitetail hunter? Click the link below and sign up for the Whitetail Master Academy today! https://bit.ly/WhitetailMasterAcademy   Follow along on social! IG - @WHTLDEER TikTok - @WHTLDEER YouTube - @WHTLDEER   Thanks again for all of the support from our partners—none of this would've been possible without them! -Moultrie: https://bit.ly/moultrie_ -Hawke Optics | Use Code WHTL for 15% off: https://bit.ly/hawkeoptics_ -OnX: https://bit.ly/onX_Hunt -Painted Arrow: ⁠⁠bit.ly/PaintedArrow

    33 min

  8. MAR 17

    #407 - Why Some States Produce Giants And Others Don't: The Real Reason Iowa Has Big Bucks with Skip Sligh and Lee Lakosky

    Welcome to the WHTL Podcast, your source for Whitetail Deer Hunting Tactics, Stories & Expert Guests. In this episode, we're back on the road with a special Q&A from the Iowa Deer Classic with Skip Sligh and Lee Lakosky. We Discuss: Iowa produces giant bucks largely because of strict hunting regulations. Many Midwest states could improve hunting by changing season structures. Crossbow placement within seasons can significantly affect hunting pressure. CWD spending focuses on testing rather than researching a cure. EHD and bluetongue have caused major deer herd declines in some regions. Balanced age structures are critical for sustainable deer populations. Farm Bureau and hunters often clash over deer population management. The economic value of deer hunting far exceeds crop damage costs. Poaching and illegal hunting pressure are growing concerns in Iowa. Hunter organization and political involvement shape wildlife policy outcomes. And So Much More! Want to become a better whitetail hunter? Click the link below and sign up for the Whitetail Master Academy today! https://bit.ly/WhitetailMasterAcademy   Follow along on social! IG - @WHTLDEER TikTok - @WHTLDEER YouTube - @WHTLDEER   Thanks again for all of the support from our partners—none of this would've been possible without them! -Moultrie: https://bit.ly/moultrie_ -Hawke Optics | Use Code WHTL for 15% off: https://bit.ly/hawkeoptics_ -OnX: https://bit.ly/onX_Hunt -Painted Arrow: ⁠⁠bit.ly/PaintedArrow

    1h 13m
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Welcome to Trail Cam Radio, as we dive into all things trail cameras, deer hunting, whitetails, wildlife research, outdoors, camera traps, and expert guest advice. Speaking from our own experience of running a trail camera company over the years, we hope to share as much valuable information through this deer hunting podcast.

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  • Creator
    Jake Hofer
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    426
  • Rating
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    © Jake Hofer

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