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Down South Hunting PodcastAdam Crews is Back with the Story of His Monster Tennessee Velvet BuckFormer Down South Hunting Podcast co-host Adam Crews is back as a guest to tell us about his successful Tennessee early season velvet hunt. We also get an update on where he's been for the last year. Click here to listen/subscribe on the Apple Podcast App (iOS devices) Click Here to Listen on Google Podcast App (Android Option) Click here to listen/subscribe on Stitcher (Another Android Option) Search “Down South Hunting” on Spotify! We are on YouTube! Show notes, resources, links: Adam Crews Inst...2020-10-1452 min
Down South Hunting PodcastMajor Hunting Regulation Changes Coming to FloridaFlorida Fish and Wildlife has announced some major regulation changes effective in July of 2019. Ian Nance of the Lakeland Ledger Good Hunt column and Florida Hunting advocate Chuck Echenique discuss the reasoning and consequences of the changes, including a new season bag limit, deer harvest reporting, turkey hunting hours, hunting season dates, and more. Chuck also gives us an update on the future of bear hunting in Florida. While these changes are specific to hunting in Florida, the political process and biology behind them will resonate all across the South. What We Learn Intro Free Version...2019-02-271h 40
Down South Hunting PodcastDeer Hunting Season Wrap Up- Well KindaHunting season is over in most of the South, but not in Florida! Mike and Adam talk about how their deer seasons went in light of their expectations. Mike covers his upcoming hunts and Adam shares the story of his latest kill. They discuss individual hunts, season goals, new tactics, hunting gear, and plans for next season. Click here to listen/subscribe on the Apple Podcast App (iOS devices) Click Here to Listen on Google Podcast App (Latest and Greatest Android Option) Click here to listen/subscribe on Stitcher (Another Android Option) 2019-02-071h 30
Down South Hunting PodcastSaddle Hunting, Sweet November and Adam Won the Kentucky LotteryHave you thought about using a saddle, but not sure you have enough information? We have you covered with our experiences and opinions, and you might be surprised -- More to come throughout the season. Also, Adam was randomly selected for the Kentucky Commissioners deer tag, gear reviews, November plans... and FSU and UT are both horrible -- all covered in this weeks episode.2018-11-011h 13
Down South Hunting PodcastDeer Hunting the Florida Everglades with Ryan CarterGet ready to meet one of the most dedicated hunters we've spoken to yet, Ryan Carter. Ryan is a fourth generation Floridian and has been hunting the Everglades his entire life. If you are into getting 8 miles back onto public land to kill a turkey and whitetail, Ryan is your kind of hunter! Click here to listen/subscribe on the Apple Podcast App (iOS devices) Click here to listen/subscribe on Stitcher (Android devices) Search “Hunting” on Spotify! We are on YouTube! What We Learn In This Episode: Adam t...2018-10-151h 53
Down South Hunting PodcastGPS Tracking Deer Movement and When to Hunt Based on Weather- Part 1We dive into GPS whitetail deer tracking studies with respected biologists, looking at how weather affects deer movement. You may be shocked at what they have to say about it. We also talk to experienced hunters about how weather affects their hunting strategies and how this information will affect them in the future. Part one begins with Spencer Neuharth of Rut Fresh and the Wired to Hunt Rut Radio. Next up is our own Adam Crews with how weather affects his hunting. He is followed by Will Brantley, the hunting editor at Field and Stream and Outdoor L...2018-09-181h 28
Down South Hunting PodcastDown South Goes WestIn this episode, Adam and Kyle let their minds go West! But before that, you'll want to hear what special item has been added to the giveaway: Enter here for a chance to win. Click here to listen/subscribe on the Apple Podcast App (iOS devices) Click here to listen/subscribe on Stitcher (Android devices) Search “Hunting” on Spotify! We are on YouTube! What We Learn In This Episode: States/Tags Building a tag application strategy Resources Clothing Layering System Boots Packs Fitness regimen Mistakes we’ve made Please...2018-08-231h 50
Down South Hunting PodcastDeer HuntingIn this episode, Mike, Adam, and Kyle go through their 2018 deer hunting plans, strategies, new tactics and more. Click here to listen/subscribe on the Apple Podcast App (iOS devices) Click here to listen/subscribe on Stitcher (Android devices) Search “Hunting” on Spotify! We are on YouTube! What We Learn In This Episode: First hunt of the season Where we plan on hunting Habitat projects Goals New gear purchases New tactics Please leave us a review! Presented by: OnX Maps Sponsore...2018-08-161h 53
Down South Hunting PodcastLake Pickle & Jordan Blissett of Primos Hunting at QDMA Deer Con18Mike and Kyle caught up with Lake Pickle and Jordan Blissett at the QDMA Deer Convention. These guys are cameramen for Primos' Truth About Hunting TV show and hosts of the Primos' Speak the Language Podcast. In addition to hunting with that, they help manage the legendary Cottonmouth property. These guys know southern deer hunting, are turkey slayers, and experts in habitat management, plus they are great guys to talk with about hunting. We covered hunting tactics throughout the season, food plots, habitat management, and heard some great stories. Before the interview, Mike and Adam c...2018-08-091h 29
Down South Hunting PodcastHuge Announcement + Hunting Access Options in the South w/ Brian Grossman, QDMA Comm MgrMike and Adam have a huge announcement to start off the show! Then Mike and Kyle Bennett interview Brian Grossman about the different property types hunters have access to in the South. Brian hunts Georgia public land the majority of the time, but also have experience on private and hunting leases. We also discuss shed hunting in the South, trail cameras, scouting, hunting tactics and much more!2018-07-121h 44
Down South Hunting PodcastDeer and Turkey Hunting Straight Talk with Michael Lee of Backwoods LifeThis week Mike, Adam, and Kyle interview Michael Lee of Backwoods Life. This turned out to be a laid-back conversation with three hunters discussing topics ranging from bait piles to social media. Overall, we were just having a good time talking about something we all love -- Hunting. Enjoy! Show notes, resources, links: Backwoods Life Instagram YouTube Facebook Podcast Twitter Sportsman Channel Sponsored by: Hunting Gear Deals2018-04-111h 05
Down South Hunting PodcastDeep Thoughts on Deer & Turkey Hunting from Mike & AdamAdam Crews listens to Mike Higman ramble about hunting for over an hour. OK, not really, but something like that. The truth is, we had some things fall through with some deer and turkey hunting experts and wanted to cover some interesting topics and get a little deeper into what makes us tick as hunters. If you think Mike & Adam are interesting, you’ll love it. If you think they are better hosts when keeping their mouths shut, see you in episode 36.2018-04-031h 17
Down South Hunting PodcastSouthern Turkey Hunting Heritage with David Hawley of Wild Turkey Report Some people like to turkey hunt, and then there are turkey hunters. David Hawley, of Wild Turkey Report, joins Adam and special guest Host, Kyle Bennett, to discuss hunting turkeys below the Mason Dixon line. Click here to listen/subscribe on Apple Podcast (best for iOS devices) Click here to listen/subscribe on Google Play Music (best for Android devices) Click here to listen/subscribe on Stitcher (another option for Android devices) What We Learn In This Episode: Why turkeys in the South are "evil" Early season tactics and strategies What's the best ca...2018-03-051h 13
Down South Hunting PodcastDeer Hunting Success with Mike & Adam — Two Bucks and One Doe Down!Mike and Adam catch-up on their deer seasons. One of them has topped his personal biggest buck twice. The other has had some tough luck, but managed to put some meat in the freezer with a nice doe. Click here to listen/subscribe on iTunes (best for iOS devices) Click here to listen/subscribe on Google Play Music (best for Android devices) Click here to listen/subscribe on Stitcher (another option for Android devices) What We Learn In This Episode: Mike's rattling bag is a sock How to show pat...2017-12-131h 09
Down South Hunting PodcastHunting the Rut in the South w/ Tim KnightIn this episode, Mike and Adam talk with Tim Knight of Georgia Outdoor News about deer hunting the rut in the South. Tim is an avid bowhunter, accomplished outdoor writer and has taken many P&Y bucks over the years. What We Learn In This Episode: The rut in the South -- Specifically Georgia The importance of understanding all your food sources and trees as a hunter Utilizing maps Mobile hunting Rattling for deer - a surprise method The importance of your first sit Show notes, resources, links: Tim's Facebook Georgia Outdoor News Ar...2017-11-021h 37
Down South Hunting PodcastManaging Prime Southern Hunting Habitat and Killing Monster Mature Bucks w/ Glenn GarnerIn this episode, Mike and Adam get a chance to talk with Glenn Garner about what it takes to kill big whitetails in Georgia. We actually recorded this episode before the season kicked off, and since that time Glenn has already put a nice Georgia buck on the ground. Thanks for listening, and we hope that you are having a safe and successful deer season. Click here to listen/subscribe on iTunes (best for iOS devices) Click here to listen/subscribe on Google Play Music (best for Android devices) Click here...2017-10-311h 22
Down South Hunting PodcastThe Hunting Public: Aaron Warbritton & Zach Ferenbaugh on Whitetail Hunting Outside the BoxMike and Adam grill Aaron Warbritton and Zach Ferenbaugh of The Hunting Public about their new venture and public land hunting tactics. This episode is heavy on tactics and strategy, covering deer bedding, aerial map scouting, wind bumping, scouting and hunting hot sign, blind hunt setups, and a ton more. Come in with an open mind, and these guys could change the way you think about your hunting strategies. If their tactics are new to you, you might need to listen more than once. Click here to listen/subscribe on iTunes (best for iOS devices) ...2017-10-192h 00
Down South Hunting PodcastBest Weather to Hunt & an Analytical Approach to Hunting Whitetail Deer w/ Dr. Bob SheppardMike and Adam interview Dr. Bob Sheppard about the when, where, and how to hunt whitetail deer in the South. Dr. Sheppard has over 40-years experience hunting whitetails, has taught countless bowhunting schools, and is author of "Whitetails: A Research Based Hunting Model". He grew up on a farm in Alabama, born in 1950, the son of tenant farmers. He descended from a long line of fishermen and hunters. He practiced Internal Medicine in private practice for twenty five years and now serves as Associate Professor of Internal Medicine, Director of Hospitalist Services at the University of Alabama School of M...2017-10-111h 23
Down South Hunting PodcastDiscussion of Big Bucks, Upcoming Hunts, and MoreThis week Adam and Mike discuss whitetails, big bucks, football and more. It's just the hosts going freestyle. Click here to listen/subscribe on iTunes (best for iOS devices) Click here to listen/subscribe on Google Play Music (best for Android devices) Click here to listen/subscribe on Stitcher (another option for Android devices) Sponsored by: Hunting Gear Deals Chase the Mountain Blog2017-10-1054 min
Down South Hunting PodcastSaddle Hunting w/ David Toms + Updates on the Upcoming Deer Season from Mike & AdamFirst, Mike and Adam talk about the last month of deer season prep. If you want to skip straight to the saddle hunting stuff with David Toms, go to the 30-minute mark. David Toms, a public land bowhunter with nearly 40-years of experience discusses what a tree saddle is, and some tips to using one. Click here to listen/subscribe on iTunes (best for iOS devices) Click here to listen/subscribe on Google Play Music (best for Android devices) Click here to listen/subscribe on Stitcher (another option for Android devices) W...2017-08-2453 min
Down South Hunting PodcastDeerCon17 Chat with Wildlife Biologist Dr. Diefenbach and DeerLab's Jon LivingstonMike and Adam chat with Dr. Duane Diefenbach, an adjunct professor of wildlife ecology at Penn State and a leader of the PA Cooperative Fish & Wildlife Research Unit. They were also joined by Jon Livingston, co-founder of Deerlab trail camera monitoring software. Dr Diefenback shares his findings from a GPS study done on whitetail deer on high pressure Pennsylvania public land. Jon talks about DeerLab, trail camera strategies, and a successful Idaho elk hunt. Show notes, resources, links: PSU Deer Blog http://ecosystems.psu.edu/research/projects/deer/webinars Deerlab http://deerlab.com/2017-08-041h 11
Down South Hunting PodcastQDMA National Convention- Mike and Adam Discuss Deer Hunting Plans for the Upcoming Season, Camo, & MoreMike and Adam finally get to sit down and record a podcast together at DeerCon17, the QDMA National Convention, in New Orleans. This episode is different because there are no guests and we’re not focusing on strategy—Instead, we talk about the convention, our plans for deer season, our favorite camo, and some of our personal strategies. Click here to listen/subscribe on iTunes (best for iOS devices) Click here to listen/subscribe on Google Play Music (best for Android devices) Click here to listen/su...2017-07-2548 min
Down South Hunting PodcastMinisode w/ Dr. Bronson Strickland: Deer Hunting Reading List for Whitetail NerdsMike and Adam interview Dr. Bronson Strickland, Professor of Wildlife Management and Co-Director of the Mississippi State Deer Lab. Dr. Strickland shares some books that Whitetail hunters should have on their reading list. Two of the first 20 iTunes reviewers will be randomly chosen to win a bag of Grizzly Bean Coffee! Click here to listen/subscribe on iTunes (best for iOS devices) Click here to listen/subscribe on Google Play Music (best for Android devices) One of the first 10 Stitcher reviewers will be randomly chosen to win a bag of Grizzly B...2017-07-1904 min
Down South Hunting PodcastHunting Texas Public Land Whitetail Deer w/ David TomsAdam and Mike interview David Toms, a public land bowhunter with nearly 40-years of experience. David uses a tree saddle and a recurve bow to get in close to mature buck bedding areas. He has hunted many states and brings a vast amount of hunting experience to the table. They discuss how David developed his strategies and tactics for closing in on mature bucks. David has several pieces of advice that will probably be new to you. Two of the first 20 iTunes reviewers will be randomly chosen to win a bag of Grizzly Bean Coffee. At the t...2017-07-101h 11
Down South Hunting PodcastDeer Hunting in the South w/ Jeff Bryant- Host of Chasin' Creation TVAdam and Mike interview Jeff Bryant from Chasin Creation TV. Jeff learned to hunt through the school of hard knocks on the North/South Carolina border. His passion for hunting has brought him hunting in several other states, across the US. He refined his filming and hunting skills while hosting the Midwest Whitetail Southeast Regional Show and now his next endeavor, Chasin' Creation, will be launching on the Pursuit Channel this summer. Jeff shares how he has grown as a hunter, and the tactics and strategies he uses.2017-06-2746 min
Down South Hunting PodcastGaining Access to New Hunting Property w/ Michael Paugh of MGC Hunt ClubMike and Adam interview Michael Paugh, of MGC Hunt Club. In this episode, we discuss Michaels tips for gaining access to new hunting ground, strategies for hunting new property and more! Two of the first 20 iTunes reviewers will be randomly chosen to win a bag of Grizzly Bean Coffee! Click here to listen/subscribe on iTunes (best for iOS devices) Click here to listen/subscribe on Google Play Music (best for Android devices) One of the first 10 Stitcher reviewers will be randomly chosen to win a bag of Grizzly Bean Coffee!...2017-06-151h 01
Down South Hunting PodcastSummer Deer Nutrition and Wild Hog Talk w/ Dr. Bronson StricklandMike and Adam interview Dr. Bronson Strickland, Professor of Wildlife Management and Co-Director of the Mississippi State Deer Lab. They discuss the summer nutritional needs of deer, especially in the South and how property managers can help out their herd. Dr. Strickland shares his thoughts on the use if mineral licks. The conversation then turns to wild hogs and the threat they pose to native wildlife. Two of the first 20 iTunes reviewers will be randomly chosen to win a bag of Grizzly Bean Coffee! Click here to listen/subscribe on iTunes (best for iOS devices)2017-06-051h 40
Down South Hunting PodcastOsceola Turkey, Gator Hunting, and Outfitters w/ Capt. Billy HendersonAdam shares his experiences this turkey season. Mike talks about his business, www.huntinggeardeals.com Adam and Mike interview Capt. Billy Henderson about Osceola Turkey, alligator hunting, and deer hunting in various North American habitats. Captain Billy has lived on the Gulf Coast of Florida for his entire life. He grew up on the Gulf of Mexico fishing the flats as well as offshore and his love for the outdoors continued into the woods chasing everything the Florida Flat woods had to offer. He has traveled the country hunting whitetail, mule deer, elk, and various other species in p...2017-05-161h 18
Down South Hunting PodcastSE Deer Study Group Meeting Notes w/ Lindsay Thomas Jr.Adam and Mike start this episode off talking about the type of property they hunt on. Adam will be taking a trip to a new state this year and uses the podcast to break the news to his wife. Mike is hoping to gain access to a new piece of private land in the coming weeks. The interview is with Lindsay Thomas Jr, editor of Quality Whitetails magazine, the journal of QDMA, and the QDMA's Director of Communications. The 2017 Southeast Deer Study Group Meeting and the latest research projects that were presented there.2017-05-161h 14
Down South Hunting PodcastIntroduction & Wildlife Biologist Daryl RatajczakWelcome to the first episode of the Down South Hunting Podcast! On this episode, we introduce Mike and Adam and speak with Wildlife Biologist for the National Forest Service Daryl Ratajczak. Daryl began his career working with black bears in and around Great Smoky Mountains National Park focusing on research and education, which soon landed him a position with the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency. He was promoted to become the Agency’s Big Game Program Coordinator overseeing Tennessee’s deer, elk, black bear and wild hog programs.2017-05-161h 07