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Andrew Maxwell & Jacob Myers

Your go-to Deer Hunting Podcast! The Southern Outdoorsmen is a show dedicated to diving deep on the topics that will make you a better hunter. We interview guys who are the "real deal", the best hometown deer hunters across the country - the guys who have consistent success deer hunting the same public lands, leases, hunting clubs, or family farms as everyone else. Every Monday we post an episode with fresh tips, tactics and strategies to give you an edge in the woods this fall.

The Southern Outdoorsmen Hunting Podcast

Today, we are visiting with our buddy Richard Fought of Arkansas. Richard is a very well-known bowhunter in his area and a true woodsman by any standard. Longtime listeners will remember our episodes with Richard going all the way back to 2018! In this episode, we touch on what often separates GREAT bowhunters from everyone else, and what most guys miss when it comes to perfecting their craft. 

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714 - What Makes a GREAT BOWHUNTER with Richard Fought

Jeff Phillips runs one of Virginia's largest social media accounts related to deer hunting - Star City Whitetails on Facebook. 

In this episode, we visit with Jeff at his home in Roanoke, Virginia, to talk about how he got started, the community he has built, and some of the most memorable bucks he has had submitted to his page over the years. 

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713 - Jeff Phillips of Star City Whitetails

Beginning in 2013, the Penn State Deer-Forest Study is the crown jewel of Dr. Duane Diefenbach's career in research. 

With over 1200 whitetail deer trapped and fitted with GPS collars, the study has collected an absolutely massive amount of data on how deer navigate the big woods and avoid hunters! Today Dr. Diefenbach reveals some of the most interesting information for hunters that has come from the study so far. 

00:00 Introduction and Initial Challenges in Deer Tracking
01:23 Meet Dr. Dwayne Diefenbach: Background and Research
01:59 Long-Term Deer Research and Key Findings
04:31 Insights from GPS Tracking and Deer Movements
09:29 The Fascinating Story of Buck 8917
15:55 Techniques for Capturing Deer
18:56 Understanding Deer Home Ranges
30:11 Terrain and Deer Behavior During Hunting Season
41:11 Hunting Strategies for Steep Terrain
42:35 Deer Population and Density
45:13 Terrain and Vegetation Impact on Deer Movement
46:14 Hunter Density and Deer Harvest Rates
49:14 LIDAR Technology and Deer Habitat Mapping
51:11 Hunting Tactics for High-Pressure Areas
52:40 Deer Behavior During Hunting Season
55:47 Food Sources for Deer in Big Woods
01:10:07 Deer Movement Patterns and Home Ranges
01:18:01 Doe Movement and Family Groups
01:26:05 Antler Point Restrictions and Genetics
01:27:03 Impact of Antler Point Restrictions on Buck Population
01:31:42 Comparing Different Antler Restrictions
01:38:41 Historical Context of Deer Populations in Pennsylvania
01:42:48 Effects of Deer on Forest Vegetation
01:50:36 The American Chestnut and Its Decline
01:56:44 Challenges in Deer Management and Hunting Culture
02:02:12 Future of Deer Management and Hunting
02:09:21 Concluding Thoughts and Farewell

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712 - Dr. Duane Diefenbach: Deer Hiding Spots, Escape Routes, Core Areas—Revealed by Massive GPS Study

In this Q&A episode, we cover: 

1. Using Trail Cams to Pattern Bucks - Is One Daylight Picture enough? 
2. How to find spots to be aggressive in this fall? 
3. How to hunt feed trees in areas with few feed trees
4. Bonus: A Great ditch funnel example! 

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711 - Is One Picture Enough for an Annual Pattern, When to Get Aggressive | LISTENER Q&A

Today we sit down with a very highly requested guest - Steve Sherk of Sherk's Guide Service. 

To run a guiding business on public lands, in a big woods setting, you have to be exceptionally in tuned with how bucks use the woods and move acorss the landscape! Steve has years of experience not only tagging big bucks himself, but also putting other hunters into positions to get a shot at a big woods buck. In this episode, we talk: 

 The steps Steve takes before the season to be one step ahead

 How Steve predicts where bucks will show up in the rut with great accuracy

 The first thing to look for in pre-season scouting

 Learning plant species that deer love to browse on

 Reading the landscape to predict where bucks will be in late summer vs early fall

 Steve's trail cam strategy

 Why you need cameras on scrapes in late summer

and a ton more! 

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710 - PREP FOR Your Best Season Yet with Steve Sherk

On this viewer Q&A we cover: 1. Scouting swamps for deer in the summer - best way to avoid snakes? 2. One Career that is GREAT if you want to hunt a lot3. E-Scouting for deer - what are some features to look for on a map that you can go scout? Got a question for the show? Submit a listener Q&A form - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1uMXPGrab some Southern Outdoorsmen merch here - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1u4aKJoin Woodsman Wire - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1u4aRUse the promo code “southern” for a discount on your OnX Hunt membership here - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1tyfmCheck out the Mobile Hunters Expo -https://linkly.link/2Amhh⁠Save 10% on your next Vortex Optics order at eurooptic.com using the Promo Code “southern10” - https://2ly.link/1wyYOUse code “SOUTHERN25” for a discount on Houndstooth Game Calls: https://2ly.link/24tFzUse code SOUTHERN20 for a discount on all vortex apparel, including eyewearCheck out Latitude Outdoors for your mobile hunting gear - https://2ly.link/1zVDIHave you tagged a deer using something you heard on the show? Submit your listener success story here - Share Your Story HereCome chat with us on our Thursday Hunter Hangouts! Join our patreon - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1uMXUNOTE: Not all advertisements run on this show are endorsed by The Southern Outdoorsmen Podcast unless an ad is read by one of the hosts. 
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709 - E-Scouting, Summer Scouting Swamps with Snakes | LISTENER Q&A

Today we sit down with our good buddy, and a living legend of Alabama public land hunting, Michael Perry. Michael is one of the most successful hunters we know and has several different deer in the record books, including the state record muzzloader buck (196"!). In this episode, we talk with Michael about how he developed his style of deer hunting and how he stays on good bucks. 

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708 - 30+ Years Of Chasing Public Land Bucks with Michael Perry

This is a fun one! We asked you guys to send in questions on our social media accounts, and y'all delivered! In this episode, we are running through a long list of listener questions. Many of the questions have to do with early-season hunting and scrapes, while others focus on terrain features and more! 

 
In a food-rich environment, how do you narrow down the feed trees to hunt?

 
How do you find bucks in October when they aren’t laying down much sign?

 
How do you find deer sign in Piney Woods with little to no terrain features?

 
Underrated tips for hunting public ground?

 
Hunting funnels vs. hunting sign in the mountains — pros and cons?

 
Early season — would you prioritize bedding areas, feed trees, or trails between the two?

 
August 15th and it’s hot — kudzu patch in a creek bottom or just off an ag field’s edge?

 
Found a buck coming to ag. Move in and scout the bedding or set up on the edge of the ag in September?

 
Where do y’all usually find early season scrapes in pine/SMZ terrain for buck inventory?

 
Do y’all have any examples of Piney Woods rut funnels?

 
Have you seen more success scouting into an area and setting up on best sign, or scouting and then coming back later?

 
What are the top three browse species deer prefer in the South?

 
I’m a Florida hunter. I can find bucks but have trouble killing them with 4–6 day quota hunts. Any tips?

 
What are some good terrain features or areas to find community scrapes in steep hill country?

 
Where do you make mock scrapes and how do you make them?

 
Straight wall cartridge or muzzleloader during alternate gun season? If straight wall, what is preferred?

 
What’s the dream hunt for you guys?

 
If you could only go on one more hunt, what would the hunt be and where?

 
What are y’all’s rifle setups?

 
How do you deal with the difficulty of leaving your kids/family to go on a hunting trip?

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707 - Early Season Hunting Q&A!

Today we are sitting down with our buddy Johnathan Moreland, one of the most accomplished traditional bowhunters we know. Johnathan has taken a ton of great bucks in Arkansas with traditional equipment, including a 186" buck. Subjects: 

- Woodsmanship and Early Hunting Days
- Hunting with Traditional Bows
- The Joy of Hunting: Fun Over Trophies
- Scouting Tips and Gear Recommendations
- Understanding Scent and Thermals in Hunting
- Challenges of Finding Buck Beds in the South
- Traveling and Hunting in Different Terrains
- Learning to Read Terrain Features
- Fundamentals of Hunting in Different Seasons
- Switching to Traditional Archery
- Spear Hunting Whitetail Deer
- Dealing with Increased Hunting Pressure
- Midday Hunting Strategies
- Discussing Hunting Strategies During the Rut
- The Importance of Funnels and Pinch Points
- Bow Hunting: Seeing Deer vs. Killing Deer
- Feed Trees: A Controversial Strategy
- Arkansas Elk Hunt Experience
- The Legacy of Warren Womack
- Balancing Hunting and Work
- Wrapping Up and Social Media Plugs

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706 - It's Not Luck — Its Obsession, with Johnathan Moreland

On this episode, we're visiting with our good friend Michael Perry to discuss the conditions heading into the 2025 deer season. Unlike last year, much of the country is getting more than enough rain and the mast crops in many areas is looking strong! Michael has tagged some of his largest bucks in years similar to this, so here he gives us a rundown of what to expect this season, and what you can be doing now to take maximum advantage of the good conditions. 

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705 - 2025 Deer Season Look-Ahead with Michael Perry | What You Need to Do to Be Ready

In this video, our buddy Land Smathers breaks down his approach to tagging a buck opening week! Land has been extremely successful in using this method for many years. Subjects include:

- "Dropping a net" around a buck
- Making buck movement simple in areas where it seems complicated
- Utilizing Land's method both WITH and WITHOUT cams
- Identifying buck trails
- Using creeks to ambush bucks
- Identifying what deer are using specific trails for

And TONS more! Land Smathers first appeared on the podcast in EP 173, which is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all other audio podcast platforms.

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610 - Simple & Deadly: Create an Opening Week Strategy with Land Smathers

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