The Southern Way - Sportsmen's Empire

How to Successfully Deer Hunt with Kids

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Sportsmen's Empire) — Thu, 20 Jun 2024 12:04:26 +0000

The South has a rich hunting culture with deep roots. It's vital that we preserve our heritage and rich history of whitetail hunting. This week Mark breaks down how he has introduced his kids and effectively killed deer with them on the stand.

From remaining quiet to tracking and skinning Mark covers every aspect. Make it fun and exciting and kids will have fun and be excited to see and drag out deer. Remember, one day we'll be old and will need our then grown children to help load deer, plant food plots and set up stands. Thanks for listening.

Summer Trail Camera Strategies

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Sportsmen's Empire) — Fri, 7 Jun 2024 09:00:00 +0000

This week Mark breaks down his technique to capture whitetails during the summer months. Right now, deer are eating and hiding. Doing what they do best as a prey species. There are several easy approaches to monitor the local herd without unnecessary pressure.

Topics covered: swamps, bottomland, pine plantations, thermal cover, thickets, bait sites, passive setups, video or photo modes, destination food sources are all covered. Thanks for listening.

Finding Arrowheads Using Terrain Features

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Sportsmen's Empire) — Fri, 31 May 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Turkey season is over and we're just killing time until the deer season opener. This is an ideal time of year to walk the land and find native american artifacts. The South is loaded with history and using land features is an effective method to build a collection.

Mark covers terrain features, using rainfall to your advantage, how identifying artifact ages can help understand how many you may have on your land, and a practical and easy way to spot points. Have fun, preserve history and spend time outdoors.

Hunt Club Management

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Sportsmen's Empire) — Thu, 16 May 2024 09:00:00 +0000

This week Mark covers several tactics to better huntability within Clubs. Even if you can’t cut trees or manipulate the land there are several land management tools you can implement. Managing hunters and overall pressure is imperative to meet harvest goals and to see and kill mature bucks. Mark discusses ways to become more lethal all while seeing more deer.

Food Plot Season

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Sportsmen's Empire) — Fri, 3 May 2024 09:00:00 +0000

This week Mark covers food plot plantings throughout the South. Objectives, goals, necessities, and how to maximize your sweat equity. Whether you have 1 acre openings or hundreds of acres to plant, there are many key factors and elements that will affect your success and game usage.

High production plots can exist within sandy soils, drought conditions, sunlight deficiency, and high densities. There are many tactics to combat those issues. You don't need expensive equipment either. Plan ahead and you'll increase your huntability.

Buying Land

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Sportsmen's Empire) — Fri, 26 Apr 2024 15:01:17 +0000

This week Mark covers his 18 years of real estate land sales, along with the ins and outs of buying land. How to navigate agents and find someone that will add value to your investment. There has been an influx of new land agents and branded brokerages over the past 10 years. Some are knowledgeable and others are posing as specialists without experience.

Land is one of the best investments you can make. Build a legacy and grow trees to support ownership. Whether you have representation or purchase without an agent, there are many factors to consider. Land only appreciates and the value is only what someone is willing to pay.

Early Season Deer Scouting Starts Now

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Sportsmen's Empire) — Fri, 19 Apr 2024 14:21:46 +0000

This week Mark covers what you can be doing right now to prep and scout deer for early season and rut hunting. Changes on the landscape, food plots and agriculture crops should be assessed to determine how deer will use them this year. Especially, when you can identify "deer magnet" sites that other hunters will overlook. Like a clear cut.

Mature bucks are hiding out in tight core areas. Locate now to help reduce pressure during mid to late summer. Bucks will remain in these core areas up until the pre-rut. Locating pregnant doe group bedding now will improve your rut hunting.

How many Gobblers should you take?

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Sportsmen's Empire) — Fri, 5 Apr 2024 09:00:00 +0000

This week Mark discusses how many Toms can be taken off your land to maintain a sustainable population. Even if you are not doing much land management, you probably would like an opportunity to kill a bird annually. Over harvesting is the fast track for a declining population.

Right now, the South has heated turkey issues in every state. Some hunters are openly against data collected from biologists and researchers while others are pushing for new regulations to better conserve the game bird for future generations. Something has to give and there are many parallels with whitetail conservation changes in the 1980s and 90s.

Navigating Land Consultants

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Sportsmen's Empire) — Thu, 28 Mar 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Hiring the right land and wildlife consultant can make a monumental impact on your property. But if you make a bad hire, you may end up with detrimental ideas and waste of funds. There is quite a bit of parody in the space and you should do your homework to secure the right fit for your specific needs. Who has real experience in your region and who is simply regurgitating buzz words from social media.

Should you hire a national consultant or stay localized? Land, just like any form of real estate, will be the largest purchase for most people and it should be treated like an investment. I cover many ways to secure someone that will be most suitable for your goals. Just because a consultant has name recognition, doesn't mean that they won't "phone in" a canned report which I have personally seen.

Hunting B.S. Session w/ Tyler Ross of Western NC

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Sportsmen's Empire) — Fri, 15 Mar 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Tyler Ross joins the show this week to cover a variety of hunting, wild game meat and conservation related topics. Tyler has worked with Backcountry Hunters & Anglers, National Deer Association, Ruffed Grouse Society and is an owner of Timber Ninja Outdoors.

We cover hunting turkeys in Western North Carolina, waterfowl, public & private land hunting, forestry issues throughout the Southeast that affect wildlife and a killer Tundra Swan recipe.

Trapping & Guiding Hunts in the Palmetto State w/ Matt Coon

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Sportsmen's Empire) — Fri, 8 Mar 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Matt Coon joins the show this week for an inside look at managing land in the Deep South. He and I have a lot in common with managing game & hunters. Trapping, burning, guiding, we cover it all.

Matt covers his trapping techniques that have boosted turkey and quail numbers, tips & strategies while guiding a turkey hunt, a killer twist on a dove jalepeno popper, and the benefits of timely trapping.

5th Generation Texan George Blitch

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Sportsmen's Empire) — Thu, 29 Feb 2024 10:00:00 +0000

A fifth generation Texan, author and fellow podcast host, George Bitch shares his story of managing & hunting his family ranches in South & Central Texas. We discuss melanistic deer, arrowheads, George's mapping business and upcoming projects for 2024.

Bowhunting Mature Bucks with Casey Johnston

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Sportsmen's Empire) — Fri, 23 Feb 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Hailing from the Georgia, Casey consistently targets and kills mature bucks in Georgia and South Carolina. We discuss tactics to identify high traffic buck areas and the challenges of bow hunting both public & private land in the South. Thanks for listening.

Black Bear & Mountain Bucks in Southern Appalachia

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Sportsmen's Empire) — Thu, 8 Feb 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Dr. Christopher Jenkins joins the show this week to discuss his consistent hunting success with Black Bear and Mountain Bucks in Southern Appalachia. Reading sign and patterning big game in big woods terrain is challenging even for the best woodsman. Chris shares many tips and tactics for his success. He spends more than 150 days every year pursuing game across the South on both public and private land. This is an awesome listen.

Lowcountry Public Land

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Sportsmen's Empire) — Thu, 1 Feb 2024 10:00:00 +0000

This week Larry White joins the show to discuss his style of Lowcountry public land hunting and his culinary skills. Larry is an incredibly talented chef that runs www.wildgamegourmet.com. He shares hundreds of wild game recipes on his website from game species across the South. Thanks for listening.

Upland Hunting the South with Mike Neiduski

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Sportsmen's Empire) — Thu, 25 Jan 2024 10:00:00 +0000

In this episode of The Southern Way, Mike Neiduski joins the show to discuss his passion of upland game hunting. We cover the challenges of wild coveys, the elusive woodcock, quail, bird dogs, and public land tactics. Mike recently acquired Ugly Dog Hunting and shares his plans for the company. Thanks for listening.

Baiting Deer and Passing the Torch

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Southern Way) — Thu, 18 Jan 2024 13:51:39 +0000

Every season comes to an end. Right now, deer seasons are closing down around the country. And Josh's season of being host of The Southern Way Hunting Podcast has come to an end so Josh can focus on a few other projects that are demanding his attention. BUT YOU'RE IN GOOD HANDS!!! Mark Haslam of Southeast Whitetail is taking over as host and will do a great job.

In this episode, Josh and Mark have a good discussion about deer hunting over bait, and Josh hands Mark the keys to the kingdom.

Enjoy!

Southern Hunting & Hunting Culture with Mark Haslam

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Southern Way) — Thu, 11 Jan 2024 10:00:00 +0000

In this episode of The Southern Way Hunting Podcast, Josh talks with Mark Haslam of Southeast Whitetail about southern hunting & hunting culture. The guys also share some BIG NEWS about a few changes coming for The Southern Way Podcast. Enjoy!

Finding Bucks on Out of State Hunts with Rick Hall

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Southern Way) — Fri, 5 Jan 2024 10:00:00 +0000

The out of state hunting trip... Deer hunters often dream of striking out for new ground, bigger deer than they can find at home, and a little bit of adventure. But once you decide to make the leap, what can you do to get on bucks quick?

In this episode of the Southern Way Hunting Podcast, Josh talks with Rick Hall of Southern Game & Tackle about finding bucks on out of state trips. Rick has been traveling to hunt out of state for years, and he's learned a thing or two about what it takes to find bucks on new dirt. The guys have a great conversation about making trips, being prepared, and what Rick does to get on deer.

Be sure to check out Rick's podcast, Southern Game & Tackle!

Why the Southern Rut is SO WEIRD!!! w Lindsay Thomas Jr.

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Southern Way) — Thu, 21 Dec 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Across most of the whitetail's range, a November rut is the norm. This is because historical climate conditions dictate that fawns must be born during a specific window in order to survive. But across much of the south, this isn't so. In fact, depending on where you are, you might see whitetails breeding during any month of the year! What has created such strange rut timing in the southern US?

In this episode of the Southern Way Hunting Podcast, host Josh Raley talks with Lindsay Thomas Jr. of the National Deer Association about why the rut time is so varied in the Deep South. The guys cover it all, from photoperiod, to stocking deer, to buck/doe ratios. They even get into a conversation about CWD and what hunters in the south should learn from states like Wisconsin that are on the brink of a major deer herd disaster.

Enjoy!

My Strategy for Highly Pressured Public Land: Pressure Funnels

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Southern Way) — Thu, 30 Nov 2023 10:00:00 +0000

In this episode of the Southern Way Hunting Podcast, Josh is flying solo to talk about a strategy he's found to be highly effective on pressured ground: hunting pressure funnels.

This strategy isn't flashy, takes a lot of legwork, and depends on lots of hunting pressure. But it sure seems to work! In fact, this has been Josh's primary strategy over the last four seasons, and his encounters with mature bucks have skyrocketed. Tune in to hear how he puts this simple but not easy strategy to work!

Have you tried this strategy? Let us know how it works for you on Instagram!

Tracking Doe Estrous Dates for Rutty Bucks

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Southern Way) — Thu, 23 Nov 2023 10:00:00 +0000

We all know that when hunting the rut, we want to be around the does. But which does are more likely to lure a big buck your way? Knowing the answer to this question can be a key to success for rutty bucks! In this episode of the Southern Way Hunting Podcast, Josh talks with Brandon Barlow about how Brandon tracks doe estrous dates to get on big bucks. The guys discuss how Brandon tracks the does on his properties, how he calculates their estrous dates, and how he sets up to capitalize when the bucks move in. Enjoy!

Are Feed Trees Overrated for Killing Top End Bucks?

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Southern Way) — Thu, 2 Nov 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Hunting feed trees. If you hunt in the south, chances are you've tried your hand at the tried and true tactic for getting on deer. And chances are you've been disappointed with some of your results. While hunting feed trees can be very productive for getting on deer, it's not always the best method for getting on the top end bucks in your area. In this episode of the Southern Way Hunting Podcast, Josh talks with Kaylan Pope about hunting feed trees and why they may be overrated for those targeting top end bucks.

The Science Behind Concealment

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Southern Way) — Thu, 26 Oct 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Does your camo pattern REALLY matter? The old timers were killing deer in blue jeans. Tons of deer have fallen to the cheapest thing on the shelf at Wally World or hand-me-down faded out Mossy Oak. Guys in the north rock red and black plaid against the snow white backdrop. So it stands to reason that camo is overrated, right? Right?!

While camo doesn't kill deer and isn't essential for being a successful hunter, quality camo CAN keep you concealed and comfortable, meaning more hours in the field. But what all goes into high quality camo? In this episode of The Southern Way Hunting Podcast, Josh talks with Ev Tarrell and Jamie Dykman of Code of Silence about the science behind their camo. Enjoy!

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Public vs. Private Land BIG BUCK Strategy in the DEEP SOUTH

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Southern Way) — Thu, 19 Oct 2023 09:00:00 +0000

In this episode of the Southern Way Hunting Podcast, Josh talks with Alabama hunter Dustin King about how Dustin's strategy and tactics for public vs. private land. The guys cover everything from buck bedding and travel to natural browse to trail camera strategy and everything in between. Buckle up, it's a good one!

Follow Dustin's season on his YouTube channel, Hard Earned

Using Historical Data to Hone in on Big Bucks with Brandon Barlow

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Southern Way) — Thu, 12 Oct 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Ever feel like you're just behind the action? Like you're always just a few days behind, hunting last weekend's sign when the deer seem to have moved on? Or maybe you've fallen into the trap of following trail camera photos from this year and you're often too late to the party? Situations like these are why many hunters are beginning to rely more and more on historical data. Using historical data to tracks certain bucks' seasonal patterns or when certain areas seem to switch on every season has garnered a good bit of attention in the last few years. And there's one good reason for this: it works! But it only works if you gather, analyze, and track the right data in the right way and then ACT when the time is right.

In this episode of the Southern Way Hunting Podcast, Josh talks with Brandon Barlow about using historical data to hone in on big bucks! Brandon has lots of experience tracking specific bucks and specific areas and has been able to consistently capitalize on his intel when the time is right. In fact this season, he nearly called his shot and was able to take a public land stud in September.

In this episode, the guys discuss Brandon's overall approach to historical data, how he uses both SD and cell cameras, how mock scrapes play into his strategy, and how he times his hunts to make sure he's there when the buck he's after finally shows. This is a FANTASTIC episode for anyone looking to take their hunting strartegy to the next level. Enjoy!

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Situational Tactics for Pressured Early Season Bucks with Josh Honeycutt

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Southern Way) — Thu, 5 Oct 2023 09:00:00 +0000

For many, deer season has been in for a couple of weeks and that means one thing: the deer know they're being hunted. It doesn't take long for those bucks that were consistent all summer in our food plots or feeders to pattern us and shift their behavior. Combine this with fresh acorns on the ground and you've got a recipe for a hunting strategy disaster. Unless you adapt, that is.

In this episode of the Southern Way Hunting Podcast, Josh talks with outdoor writer Josh Honeycutt about adapting one's hunting strategy once the pressure is on and daylight sightings begin to dwindle. If there's one big takeaway from this episode, it's that all hunting strategy is situational. There is no silver bullet. But this episode will help you adapt to many of the situations you'll encounter this fall. Enjoy!

Get on Bucks No Matter WHERE You Hunt with Jeremy Aron and Daniel Lemmon

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Southern Way) — Thu, 28 Sep 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Have you ever thought about taking the show on the road? Loading up and crossing state or county lines to hunt new turf and try your hand at hunting unfamiliar public lands? Do you think you have what it takes to get it done on good bucks no matter where you're hunting?

In this episode of the Southern Way Hunting Podcast, Josh talks with Jeremy Aron and Daniel Lemmon of Do It Yourself Hunter about finding success WHEREVER you are. These guys spend much of the fall traveling to different states in pursuit of big whitetail bucks. And guess what? They're good at it! In this episode, the guys discuss what goes into making them successful hunters at home AND when they cross into unfamiliar territory. Enjoy!

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Killing Big Bucks Where it's ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE with Swamp N Stomp

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Southern Way) — Thu, 21 Sep 2023 09:00:00 +0000

When you dream of hunting big bucks, saw grass and palm trees probably don't come to mind. But that's the backdrop for a crew of die hard deer hunters taking big bucks in South Florida known as Swamp N Stomp. As you can see from their videos, hunting South Florida is a challenge unlike anything else a whitetail hunter can do. If the 100° temps don't get you, the alligators, snakes and other critters that would love to eat you just might. But Florida also offers whitetail hunters a ton of great opportunities, like cheap out of state tags, ample public land, liberal bag limits, and the ability to extend your season into July and on into February. If you're up for the challenge and decide to give it a shot, you just might be rewarded with one of the most unique hunts, and some of the best hunting memories, you'll ever make.

In this episode, Mark Barton, Danny Perez, and John Menor from Swamp N Stomp share their different tactics and strategies for getting on deer, and some great bucks, in South Florida. The guys discuss everything from map scouting to the importance of observation sits to making sure you're prepared for all that South Florida hunting may throw at you. Whether you plan on hunting South Florida or not, there's a ton of great takeaways in this episode. Enjoy!

Find Swamp N Stomp on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and Tik Tok.

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How Mature Bucks Bed on & Traverse High Pressured Land

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Southern Way) — Thu, 14 Sep 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Great episode this week! In this episode of the Southern Way Podcast, Josh talks with Kaylan Pope about how mature bucks bed on & traverse high pressured land. If you're looking to up your mature buck hunting tool box, this is the episode for you!

Connect with Kaylan on Instagram.

Tennessee Velvet Success Pt. 2 - Three Year Public Land Pursuit

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Southern Way) — Thu, 7 Sep 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Over the last couple of years, new opportunities to chase velvet bucks have opened up for southern hunters. One of the earliest is found in the great state of Tennessee. Each year, hunters have the chance to hunt velvet bucks in August on private lands with archery tackle or on some select public lands within Tennessee's CWD unit. While the conditions are anything but pleasant, unpressured deer with a more layed-back August temperament make the hunt worth while.

In this episode of the Southern Way Hunting Podcast, Josh talks with Taylor Philpot and Justin Grogan of Revive Outdoors about their TN velvet hunt success. Both guys were able to fill their tags with velvet bucks, but that's where the similarities in their stories end. For this episode, Taylor shares the story of how his three year public land velvet pursuit came to an end with a beautiful Tennessee bucks.

If you missed part one of this conversation, listen to last week's episode where the guys discussed the mission of Revive Outdoors and the story of Justin's buck.

Links:

Check out Revive Outdoors online, on Instagram, Facebook, and Youtube.

Tennessee Velvet Success with Revive Outdoors, Pt. 1

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Southern Way) — Fri, 1 Sep 2023 09:00:00 +0000

In this episode of the Southern Way Hunting Podcast, Josh talks with Taylor Philpot and Justin Grogan of Revive Outdoors about their TN velvet hunt success. Both guys were able to fill their tags with velvet bucks, but that's where the similarities in their stories end. For this episode, the guys share a bit about Revive Outdoors, how they became hunting buddies, and the story of Justin's velvet 8 point buck.

Make sure to tune in next week to hear the rest of the story, how Taylor finally punched his tag, and what advice Taylor and Justin have for those who might want to try their hand at the Tennessee velvet season.

Links:

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Early Season Southern Bucks & Travel Hunts with Stephen Cordaro of Hunt Solo Public

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Southern Way) — Thu, 24 Aug 2023 09:00:00 +0000

In this episode of the Southern Way Hunting Podcast, Josh talks with Stephen Cordaro of Hunt Solo Public about early season southern bucks & travel hunts. Stephen is what you might call a grinder. Whether it's shooting, fitness, scouting, or hunting, Stephen is always pushing himself, striving to get just a little bit better. In this episode, the guys discuss Stephen's love for chasing public land whitetails both in the south and across the country, how Stephen approaches early season hunts in the southeast, and what he's doing right now to make sure he's in peak physical condition. Enjoy!

The Southern Way

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Southern Ground) — Thu, 17 Aug 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Welcome to episode one of the Southern Way Hunting Podcast! On this show, you’ll hear hunting tactics, stories and strategies from hunters across the south. Our aim is to sharpen our skills as hunters and outdoorsmen, become more efficient and effective in pursuit of our craft, and even have a little fun while we’re at it. And of course, no matter the pursuit, we focus on doing things the southern way.

In this first episode of the Southern Way Hunting Podcast, host Josh Raley talks with Dan Johnson about southern hunting and southern hunting culture.

MUST BE NICE with Michael Pike - GRAND FINALE

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Southern Ground) — Fri, 28 Jul 2023 09:00:00 +0000

This week on the very last episode of the Southern Ground Hunting Podcast, we're joined by another previous member of the SGH team. Michael Pike sits down with us from across the country as he travels the American West. Must be nice...

It has been a pleasure bringing you all podcasts for the last 5 years on the SGH podcast. We'll see ya'll over on The Southern Collective Hunting Podcast starting August 1st!!!

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Blast From The Past with Blake Echols

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Southern Ground) — Thu, 20 Jul 2023 09:00:00 +0000

If you're a longtime listener of the Southern Ground Hunting Podcast, you may know today's guest as the original co-host of the show. Blake Echols joins in for one of the final episodes of SGH, to both re-live the "good old days", and also catch up on what he's doing these days.

Only one more episode left of the Southern Ground Hunting Podcast. We hope you'll tune in as we say farewell to this chapter, and welcome a new one. It's been a wild ride so far, and we look forward to what's next!

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What Is The Southern Collective? *BOW GIVEAWAY ANNOUNCEMENT

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Southern Ground) — Thu, 13 Jul 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Hey everyone and welcome to history in the making! Okay maybe that's a little bit overkill, but still we have some really exciting news to share in this episode of the Southern Ground Hunting Podcast. Matt & Parker are joined by a common face around these parts, Walter Lee. They share some huge news about the future of Southern Ground Hunting that you'll definitely want to hear.

The guys also announce a huge giveaway we're doing to celebrate the new changes. We're going to be giving away a Bowtech CP28 bow, fully loaded with a Black Gold sight, Ripcord rest & TightSpot quiver. Make sure you're subscribed to The Southern Collective on YouTube for a chance to win!!!

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Summer Fireside Chat

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Southern Ground) — Thu, 29 Jun 2023 09:00:00 +0000

This week on the Southern Ground Hunting Podcast, Parker and Matt are catching up. The guys talk everything from new Tethrd products, self-filming, cell cameras & climbing sticks. We also welcome a new podcast parter to the show, Bowtech. The guys chat about the new partnership, as well as their Carbon One setups for this fall.

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Bowtech - https://bowtecharchery.com/

Black Gold Sights - https://blackgoldsights.com/bowsights/

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TightSpot Quivers - https://www.tightspotquiver.com/

Join or Die Knives - https://joinordieknives.com

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Generations In The Wild: A Father's Day Episode

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Southern Ground) — Thu, 22 Jun 2023 16:22:59 +0000

For many of us, our dads are the ones who got us into the sport of hunting. This week on Southern Ground, Parker and his dad reminisce on past hunts they've shared together. They talk through the highlights of their early days of hunting, and how that shaped the bond that they have now.

There may not be a more important relationship in your life than the one you have with your dad. This week, we want to give dads a huge shout out. Thank you for bringing in the next generation of hunters!

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Ripcord Rests - https://ripcordarrowrest.com/

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Join Or Die Knives

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Southern Ground) — Thu, 15 Jun 2023 09:00:00 +0000

This week on Southern Ground Hunting: We're pumped to have Brent Stubblefield from Join or Die Knives, along with James Moffit from Trailhead Creative on the show to chat a little bit about the history and trajectory of our newest partner, Join Or Die Knives.

If you haven't heard of Join Or Die, you should definitely take a listen to this episode. If you're like Parker, you might not truly know what a "good" knife feels like after a lifetime of picking up Walmart specials or other cheap retail knives. He would tell you, without a doubt, there's a difference. Tune in to hear a little bit more about why Join Or Die is... different from your other run of the mill knives.

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Deer Stories - North Dakota OPENING DAY Buck with Jake Fleischman

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Southern Ground) — Thu, 1 Jun 2023 09:00:00 +0000

If you've followed along with Southern Ground Hunting, you probably know that we're suckers for September opener whitetail hunts. Travelling out of state for that first hunt of the year is pretty much the only thing we think about all summer long. This week, Jake Fleischman is joining us all the way from Wisconsin to share a success story from opening day in North Dakota.

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Black Gold Sights - https://blackgoldsights.com/bowsights/

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TightSpot Quivers - https://www.tightspotquiver.com/

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Putting The "Fun" Back In "Funnels"

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Southern Ground) — Thu, 25 May 2023 09:00:00 +0000

This week on the Southern Ground Hunting Podcast we're talking about... you guessed it... FUNNELS! Matt and Parker start looking at encounters and success from last season and one of the common factors is that a majority of them took place in funnels.

We discuss several of these hunts and how each spot specifically laid out, but we also talk about finding good funnels that should produce during all phases of the deer season.

Our Partners:

Tethrd - www.tethrdnation.com

Bowtech - https://bowtecharchery.com/

Black Gold Sights - https://blackgoldsights.com/bowsights/

Ripcord Rests - https://ripcordarrowrest.com/

TightSpot Quivers - https://www.tightspotquiver.com/

Join or Die Knives - https://joinordieknives.com

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Turkey Detour To Montana

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Southern Ground) — Thu, 18 May 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Man we've got a treat for you guys this week on the Southern Ground Hunting Podcast. We've been really trying to stick with deer content throughout the spring, but sometimes a turkey hunting story is so good, you just have to share it wherever it can be told. So we're going to tell you a story of how three southern gentlemen traveled to Montana and killed 6 gobblers in an hour. It got western.

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Make Way For The Buck Truck - Tyler Jones & KC Smith

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Southern Ground) — Fri, 12 May 2023 11:06:50 +0000

Welcome back to the Southern Ground Hunting Podcast. We've got a heckuva episode for ya'll! KC Smith and Tyler Jones of The Element Podcast & Meateater join us live from the Buck Truck to talk about their new series "The Buck Truck". These fellas just flat know how to have a good time chasing whitetails across the country, and their pretty good deer hunters to boot. We get to chat about some of their strategies for finding whitetails in any given state, but we also get to hear a couple "from the heart" moments from both KC and Tyler about how they are eachother's greatest asset in both hunting and business.

We're huge fans of these guys and everything they're doing at The Element. Ya'll go check them out if you haven't already!

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Getting In The Right Whitetail Headspace

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Southern Ground) — Thu, 4 May 2023 04:00:00 +0000

What's up everyone? Welcome to the Southern Ground Hunting Podcast! This week we're really working to get our minds moving more in the direction of whitetails. Spring has sprung, and for most of us the turkey seasons are winding down. What better time to shift focus than right now?!

This week, Parker and Matt are going through some of the perceived failures of the 2022 season. The guys identify the issues they had, and then discussed some of the potential fixes they might be able to put in places for the upcoming season.

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When You Kill Your Biggest Buck Ever, Then Kill Your Biggest Buck Ever AGAIN In The Same Day

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Southern Ground) — Thu, 27 Apr 2023 09:00:00 +0000

We're stoked about this week's episode of the Southern Ground Hunting Podcast because we're joined by one of our Patreon members, Jaybo. Jaybo is a Florida native and just one of the best dudes you'll ever meet. Last Fall, he was able to capitalize on his biggest buck ever, then two hours later on his biggest buck ever... again. Two nice Florida public land bucks in one sit! Here's the deal, it couldn't have happened to a more deserving fella. Jaybo unpacks the days leading up to this hunt. His scouting, setup, and willingness to make a move at the right time all played huge roles in his success.

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Aggressive Ground Hunting & Calling In A Buck's Bedroom with Brett Mashburn

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Southern Ground) — Thu, 6 Apr 2023 09:00:00 +0000

A few episodes ago on the Southern Ground Hunting Podcast, we each drafted a team of hunters in a mock "Fantasy Draft". One of Parker's picks was a fella named Brett Mashburn. Brett is joining us this week to talk about his extremely aggressive public land hunting style. Brett puts a ton of emphasis on pre/post season scouting when it comes to finding a buck's bedroom. In this episode, he'll explain his scouting and what he's looking for. While Brett definitely values the scouting, accessing the spot is another area of emphasis. According to Brett, when the homework is done and the access is flawless, his style of hunting has led to more opportunities at mature whitetails and overall more encounters with bucks.

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Fireside Chat with Walter Lee

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Southern Ground) — Thu, 30 Mar 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Welcome to the Southern Ground Hunting Podcast! This week we're joined by Walter Lee of the Chasing Tales Outdoor Podcast with not a whole lot of an agenda. The guys talk about the importance of deer camp, hunting fashion, and how to simplify your approach to hunting. We're really all over the board this week but it was a fun convo. Happy Hunting!

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Finding Next Year's Target Bucks NOW with David Miller

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Southern Ground) — Thu, 23 Mar 2023 09:00:00 +0000

This week on Southern Ground Hunting, we're diving deeper into post season scouting/shed hunting with a fella that just flat out knows mature whitetail bucks. David Miller is a return guest, and for good reason. He's consistently finding target bucks that are well above average. We'd hate to be one of his targets, because he's got a pretty solid track record of killing any buck he goes after.

Dave is candid about his approach, telling us all about his post season shed hunting and how it has put him at a huge advantage come fall.

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Winter To Spring Deer Transition - Where Are They Right Now?

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Southern Ground) — Thu, 16 Mar 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Welcome to the Southern Ground Hunting Podcast. As many of us start transitioning into the true off-season, we find that whitetails are transitioning in their daily habits and routines as well. This week, the guys discuss their thoughts on what deer are doing now as we roll out of winter and into spring. While we may not be able to hunt them right now, it pays off to know what they're doing. This change in pattern is very similar to what we find deer doing during the time of season where it's not quite pre-rut, but it's also not really "early season" anymore.

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From Vegan To Public Land Hunter with Elizabeth Brownell

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Southern Ground) — Thu, 9 Mar 2023 10:00:00 +0000

We've got another killer episode on the Southern Ground Hunting Podcast this week. We're continuing our nameless mini series, highlighting female hunters that we believe should have a voice in this space. This week we're talking to Elizabeth Brownell, who you may know as @rookie_hunting on Instagram and TikTok.

Elizabeth's story has a lot of twists and turns. What started as trying to find a way to be self-sustainable, led her to veganism and gardening, but ultimately ended with her finding a love for the hunting lifestyle and diving in head-first. Her story takes another turn when she found out about public land and began finding success pretty quickly on her own. We enjoyed our conversation with Elizabeth, and while she may consider herself a rookie, her knowledge is abundant.

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Mother Hunter! Wife, Mom, Mobile Hunter with Olivia Glasgow

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Southern Ground) — Thu, 2 Mar 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Welcome to the Southern Ground Hunting Podcast. We're glad you're here! This week we're joined by Olivia Glasgow to talk about her progression of becoming a public land hunter. Unlike literally every man we usually talk to, Olivia has to balance out being a mother and wife with her passion for hunting. For all you guys reading this saying, "well I have to balance being a father and husband..." Shut up. It's not the same and you know it! We've talked to a lot of people over the years, and few have the drive and passion of Olivia. She's a student of the woods, and more than just a pretty face.

In this episode you'll hear Olivia discuss some of the things that have been a challenge for her as a female hunter. Things like finding the right hunting gear, judgement from other men and women for her lifestyle, and the challenge of finding a hunting mentor. Enjoy!
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Florida: The Land With No Off-Season w/ Ricky Bullard & Spencer Ford

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Southern Ground) — Thu, 23 Feb 2023 16:12:00 +0000

We're going way south to Florida this week on the Southern Ground Hunting Podcast. Parker is joined by Ricky Bullard & Spencer Ford to talk about their processes to finding public land bucks in Florida every year. Did you know that some parts of Florida open up for deer season in late July, and parts of Florida don't close until late February? That means a deer hunter could hunt 2/3 of the year and never leave his home state! Ricky and Spencer took advantage of the late season rut just last week in mid February, and both killed great public land bucks. In this episode you'll hear the story of these two late season bucks, and the strategy used to get them in range.

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Using A Tough Season To Boost Your Whitetail Knowledge with Michael Perry & Jamie McCay

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Southern Ground) — Thu, 16 Feb 2023 10:00:00 +0000

If you've listened to the Southern Ground Hunting Podcast this year, the theme of the recently concluded whitetail season has been along the lines of: "It's just been tough", or "We just weren't seeing much of a rut this year". That seems to be the case country wide. This week we're joined by two fan favorites, veteran Alabama deer killers Jamie McCay and Michael Perry. It's easy to make excuses for a bad season, but what separates the killers from the crowd is the willingness to adjust their strategy. If you know Michael or have heard his tactics, he puts a lot into hunting creek crossings. You'd likely know Jamie McCay for his talks on hunting bluff gaps. So what do these guys do when those tactics aren't working?

You'll hear this and more in this week's episode!

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Do It Yourself Hunter with Jeremy Aron & Daniel Lemmon

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Southern Ground) — Thu, 9 Feb 2023 10:00:00 +0000

This week on the Southern Ground Hunting podcast we're joined by a couple of our favorite creators in the space right now. Jeremy Aron and Daniel Lemmon from Do It Yourself Hunter are hanging with us to talk about their season and their very unique approach to creating video content for their viewers. Our favorite thing about them is the fact that they're as southern as southern gets and they consistently find success on big public land whitetails all over the country. We've all heard the "If you can kill them in ______, you can kill them anywhere". Well, Jeremy and Daniel prove it. These couple of Mississippi fellas can flat out hunt and we're happy to pick their brains for a little bit!

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Targeting A Mature Buck In The Post Rut with Jake Lishen

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Southern Ground) — Thu, 2 Feb 2023 10:00:00 +0000

This week on the Southern Ground Hunting Podcast, we're talking to Jake Lishen about how to make a game plan on southern public land bucks when deer are entering into the post rut phase. For many of us, it's easy to decide to hunt deer like it's the rut when you're within a few weeks of the peak. Especially when you're on an out of state hunt. What Jake talks about is how him and his buddies analyzed the sign on their trip to Alabama, determined it was in fact later than peak rut in that area, and started inching closer and closer to a mature buck based on his sign alone.

In this convo, Parker and Jake just have a candid conversation breaking down what Jake did to play the odds in this hunt. January in Alabama can be a great time to be in the woods and it sounds like Jake and his friends had a heck of a time enjoying it!

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LIMBHANGER Turkey Hunting Podcast Teaser

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Southern Ground) — Thu, 26 Jan 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Those crisp spring mornings are getting closer! This week on the Southern Ground Hunting Podcast, we wanted to give you a quick tease of what we have planned for turkey season this year. We're starting a completely new podcast here on the Sportsman's Empire Network just for die hard turkey hunters!

If you enjoy our whitetail podcasts, don't fret! We're going to be continuing with regular deer hunting episodes right here on this feed every week. If you've enjoyed our turkey season episodes in the past, be on the lookout for the Limbhanger feed next month!

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SWAMP BUCK DOWN! Hunting Public Land Bucks In Southern Swamps

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Southern Ground) — Thu, 19 Jan 2023 10:00:00 +0000

This week on the Southern Ground Hunting Podcast, we're talking about hunting southern bucks in the swamps. Parker was able to tag his 3rd and final Alabama buck of the year in south Alabama, but the cool thing was being able to piece together some consistencies in swamp habitat that led to finding and taking this buck. Southern swamps are a little bit different than what folks might experience in the midwest or northern US. River cane, palmettos, water oaks & big cypress stands are the norm, broken up by pine and cedar breaks. Over the last several years Parker has challenged himself to try to learn this type of habitat and how the deer are using it. It finally came together, and you're the first ones to hear about it!

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The Mountain Bucks Master - Jim Forbes

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Southern Ground) — Thu, 12 Jan 2023 10:00:00 +0000

This week we're talking with an absolute legendary deer killing machine, Jim Forbes. Jim has been hunting the mountains of Virginia for his whole life and has learned things that have upped his odds in the deer woods. Like so many local legends we've talked to in the past, Jim makes it clear that he's not hunting deer, he's hunting old mature bucks. Mr. Forbes continuously says "food is everything in these mountains", and for good reason. He talks with us about just how important it is to find the hot oak trees in the mountains, with red oak acorns being his personal favorite. This makes sense as he tells us that his most successful time is in the latest part of the rut. Several things stick out to us about Jim. First of all, he is very calculated about his approach. Hearing him talk about how he breaks down the monotonous big woods found in the mountains is nothing short of precise. Secondly, he places most of his confidence in the natural features he finds. If he finds the right vegetation or terrain feature that he knows mature bucks like, he has confidence that one day it will produce, even if it takes years. Lastly, he puts a lot of stock into knowing the area he's hunting from front to back, as any good woodsman should.

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Finding Public Land Bucks When Everything Is Against You

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Southern Ground) — Thu, 5 Jan 2023 10:00:00 +0000

We’re recapping the month of December, which is the rut for most of us here on the Southern Ground Hunting podcast. The season has been a grind. We’ve found ourselves stuck, trying to trust what we know about whitetail hunting even though nothing seems to be working. In this episode, Parker, Luke & Matt share some of the challenges they’ve faced during the rut and how they have been slowly putting the puzzle together one buck tag at a time.

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Big Kentucky Bucks & A Robot Sasquatch

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Southern Ground) — Thu, 29 Dec 2022 10:00:00 +0000

GoWild has been a huge supporter of the Southern Ground Hunting Podcast, and this week week get to talk to one of the men behind the platform. Brad Lutrell is probably one of our favorite dudes around. Not only is a great businessman and marketing guru, he's also a great deer hunter. This week, Brad shares the story of his big 2022 Kentucky buck. Low acorn crop forced him to hunt his property different than in years past, and finding the right mobile saddle hunting setup made it possible. We say it a lot, but it doesn't matter if you're hunting public land or private land, going mobile is the way to go!

GoWild is a free social community, designed to bring hunters and anglers together. Brad shares some of the new updates and future updates with us, including a robot sasquatch that just might take over the world one day.

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It's All Fun & Games Till You Gotta Drag A Deer! - Pablo Esquivel Part 2

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Southern Ground) — Thu, 22 Dec 2022 10:00:00 +0000

We're back with Pablo this week on the Southern Ground Hunting Podcast! On the last episode we got such a great response but we really didn't even get to talk about hunting. Well this week we're gonna talk about a successful rut hunt that Parker and Pablo had together, and of course it's full of hilarious hunting stories. Pablo is a KILLER!

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Becoming An American Woodsman with Pablo Esquivel

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Southern Ground) — Thu, 8 Dec 2022 10:00:00 +0000

This week we're joined by Pablo Esquivel on the Southern Ground Hunting Podcast. Pablo is from the EXTREME SOUTH, Costa Rica to be exact. We talk about Pablo's progression as an immigrant straight from Central America, to sharpening his skill as a full blown American citizen and public land deer hunter. If you're like us, you'll love Pablo's appreciation for the sport of hunting, as well as his "get it done" and positive attitude. He would call himself an amateur, but we think he's well on his way to becoming quite the force to be reckoned with.

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SGH Fantasy Hunting Draft

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Southern Ground) — Thu, 1 Dec 2022 10:00:00 +0000

Let's say you've got 4 days on an undisclosed property. It could possibly be anywhere in the country. You can take any 3 hunters with you and the objective is for you to kill a mature buck. Who are you picking? While it's highly unlikely we'd ever find ourselves in this predicament, we thought it'd be fun! Think Fantasy Football Draft, but with deer hunters.

For some of us Alabama folks, it's the rut and we're tired. Sometimes it's fun to get your mind off tactics for a week and just have a fun convo, and that's exactly what this is.

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THROWBACK - X Marks The Spot with Matt Powell

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Southern Ground) — Thu, 24 Nov 2022 10:00:00 +0000

This week we're throwing it back to one of our best episodes. Matt Powell is without a doubt one of the most efficient hunters in the south, and manages to kill multiple big mature bucks every single year, without fail. This is an info rich episode, worth listening to again if you heard it the first go around. If you missed it the first time, well this one will be a treat!

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Kidney Stone Buck Breakdown!

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Southern Ground) — Thu, 17 Nov 2022 17:19:47 +0000

This week on the SGH Podcast Parker is breaking down the story of his 2022 Kentucky archery buck. Kidney stones and the flu took away the majority of his November hunting, but it all changed in a moments notice. When you put all of your effort, time & planning into hunting on public land, the most important piece of the puzzle is TIME. Not just any time, but you've got to be there at the RIGHT time. Most of us know that the right time is going to be the first two weeks of November. Line that up with a cold front and you're in business. Tune in here to listen to this wild story of Parker's November hunt... or lack thereof.

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BIG BUCKS On A Small Property - Randall McDonald's East Texas Giant

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Southern Ground) — Thu, 10 Nov 2022 10:00:00 +0000

November has been pretty uneventful here in SGH land. Matt's not been hunting much, Parker's been dealing with other junk like the flu and kidney stones. It's just not been a fun start to the magic month. However, things couldn't be better for Parker's dad. Randall McDonald has been on the show before, talking about the challenges of hunting his small East Texas property. For years he's tried to find the right way to hunt it, nearly to no avail. This year has been a different story with a more than happy ending. The result: one heck of a day of hunting and getting his hands on a true East Texas GIANT buck. Enjoy!

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Good Coffee Is A MUST HAVE In The Rut!

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Southern Ground) — Thu, 3 Nov 2022 09:00:00 +0000

November is finally here and this week on SGH we're talking about one of the most essential pieces of gear you need during the rut... coffee!

We're catching up with Darren Givens and Taylor McMurtrey this week to talk about the new Tine Grind from Six Day Grind.

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Historically Good Hunting Areas Vs. MRI (Most Recent Information)

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Southern Ground) — Thu, 20 Oct 2022 09:00:00 +0000

This week on the Southern Ground Hunting Podcast, we're comparing our success from hunting historically good areas versus finding the most recent sign (MRI). Matt, Adam & Parker share recent hunting experiences during the month of October, using both methods. Matt shares his close encounters of with several big bucks in Kentucky while hunting the MRI, while Adam talks about his hunts in Tennessee in historically good areas.
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Hunt Like A Lion - Overcoming Adversity & Pressing Through

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Southern Ground) — Thu, 13 Oct 2022 09:00:00 +0000

We're getting real transparent this week on the Southern Ground Hunting Podcast. Without giving too much away, this is going to be Part 1 of our action packed October Kentucky trip. In this episode, Parker shares his encounter and the story of a nice buck he shot. The truth is, most people wouldn't share this story in fear of what other people have to say. It's an unfortunate reality of content creation in the hunting space. These stories are so important to learn from... when things don't go as planned even when you do everything right. We truly hope you are able to benefit from this.

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What You Need To Know About Self Filming Your Hunts | Camera Gear, Shot Angles, & Capturing The Moment

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Southern Ground) — Thu, 6 Oct 2022 09:00:00 +0000

This week on the Southern Ground Hunting Podcast, we're going to talk about self-filming. As filming hunts gains popularity, we get more and more questions about what camera gear we're taking into the woods. Filming can be as cheap or expensive as you want it to be, and in this episode we're going to talk about all of it. Along with the gear, we're going to discuss some of the basics you'll want to know about creating a great storyline for your videos.

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Finding Early Season Rubs WILL Increase Buck Encounters

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Southern Ground) — Thu, 29 Sep 2022 09:00:00 +0000

This week on the Southern Ground Hunting podcast we're talking about how to increase your chances for having early season buck encounters. We've heard plenty of guests, like Warren Womack, talk about finding hot feed trees. While that's still important for finding deer in general, it doesn't always result in finding bucks. What we've found is the hot feed tree that is secluded in a thick area can often be the first available food source inside a buck's core area. How do you know if it is? RUBS, that's how.

In this episode, Parker is sharing an encounter with a buck in Tennessee from this week. How he found the spot and what the buck ended up doing is a scenario that we've seen play out time and time again during early season. Even going so far as to say that statistically in this scenario, having an encounter with the buck laying down the sign might be as high as 50-60%.

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Life On A Bus With 5 Dudes - Tethrd Tagged Out Tour Check In

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Southern Ground) — Thu, 22 Sep 2022 09:00:00 +0000

Have you ever just wanted to be able to leave your responsibilities during the fall and hunt for say... 100 days straight? Well this week on the SGH podcast, we're talking to 5 young men who are getting to do just that! You may have heard about the Tagged Out tour that our friends at Tethrd are doing this season. If not, you need to head to YouTube and check it out. They selected these guys to go out on the road on what they call the "struggle bus" to chase public land whitetails all over the country for 100 days. This week we are catching up with the dudes after having spent the first 3 weeks in Nebraska, Kentucky & now Georgia. If you're like us, a large portion of your season is going to be following along with these guys and living vicariously through them.

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Kentucky Early Season Hunting Tactic: HUNT DUMB

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Southern Ground) — Thu, 15 Sep 2022 09:00:00 +0000

We always talk about pretty analytical hunting tactics on the Southern Ground Hunting podcast. After all, we live in the deep south. Overthinking is a pretty common theme for deer hunters who consistently shoot bucks on public land down here. This week, however, we're going to talk about our main strategy going into the Kentucky opener...HUNT DUMB. We've been hunting this place for about 5 years now and without a doubt the people that always kill bucks are the ones hunting 100 yards from the road in the corner of a soybean field. It's almost comical to come back to camp covered in mud, blood & sweat from your hunt to find someone else at camp standing over a big buck, looking like they haven't even shed a drop of sweat. In this episode, you'll hear us recap the trip and talk about our strategy going into the hunt, as well as some changeups we made that resulted in a couple of dead deer and a great way to kick off the 2022 season!

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Tennessee Velvet Monarch | Team Hunting A Public Land Booner Actually Worked!

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Southern Ground) — Thu, 1 Sep 2022 09:00:00 +0000

Today we're recapping our hot, miserable trip to hunt the Tennessee Velvet Hunt. Parker's joined by Jacob Emery, Taylor Philpot, Clay Harper & Jeremy Freeman to discuss the weekends events. This was truly an incredible experience from finding out the buck exists, making a game plan with a group of like-minded hunters, and then ultimately pulling the trigger on a true world class whitetail. Unlike most hunting stories, this isn't just an individual person who got to enjoy the experience. Instead, it's a team of people who were able to successfully pull of a "team hunt" in some incredibly harsh conditions.

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Ground Attack For Big Bucks with Josh Ilderton

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Southern Ground) — Thu, 25 Aug 2022 09:00:00 +0000

Josh Illderton from the Untamed joins the SGH podcast this week to talk about his strategy for hunting and killing mature bucks from the ground. Josh mixes a little bit of western strategy into his style of hunting, that he believes directly gives him more opportunity than your typical tree saddle or stand hunter. It'd be hard to argue his resume as well! If you're looking for an out of the box approach, this might be a great episode for you.

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Beginner's Guide To Gator Hunting: Recapping Our First Alligator Hunt

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Southern Ground) — Thu, 18 Aug 2022 09:00:00 +0000

We're gonna take a step away from whitetails this week on the Southern Ground Hunting podcast to talk about recent successful gator hunt in South Alabama. If you're planning on taking on these big prehistoric lizards, you'll be able to listen to this and learn from our mistakes as well as some of the things we did right. One thing we can tell you for sure... it's a blast! If you get the chance, go on a gator hunt. You won't regret it.

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Bowhunting Should Be FUN - The Bowhunting League

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Southern Ground) — Thu, 11 Aug 2022 09:00:00 +0000

This week on the Southern Ground Hunting Podcast, we're talking with Ben Harrison & DA Porter from the Bowhunting League. Bowhunting should be fun. Our conversation revolves around what the league is, but moves towards the benefits it offers the members for FREE! Here's the deal, this league gives you the opportunity to rub elbows and learn from some of the best bowhunters in the country. While it is a competition, the camaraderie that comes with it is the focus.

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Pennsylvania Big Woods BAAXXX (Bucks) - Johnny Stewart, Lane Housner, Jake Belinda

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Southern Ground) — Thu, 4 Aug 2022 09:00:00 +0000

This week's episode of the Southern Ground Hunting Podcast we're at the Mobile Hunter's Expo talking with Johnny Stewart, Lane Housner, & Jake Belinda about hunting the big woods of PA.

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Non-Resident Hunting Masterclass with KC Smith

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Southern Ground) — Thu, 28 Jul 2022 09:00:00 +0000

We're joined by KC Smith this week on the Southern Ground Hunting Podcast. KC is a part of The Element, another excellent hunting podcast and YouTube channel. As we continue talking about Non-Resident hunting & prepping for out of state hunts, we thought KC might have some good advice on the subject. If you're familiar with The Element, these guys travel from Texas to a bunch of different states, particularly midwestern big buck states. One thing you'll also see regularly on their channel is planning to hunt another state more than just one trip a season. They invest a lot of time each season, and sometimes even years breaking down areas as non-residents. You're going to hear about that process, and a lot more in this episode.

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If You Could Teach A New Hunter One Skill, What Would You Teach Them?

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Southern Ground) — Thu, 21 Jul 2022 09:00:00 +0000

This week on the Southern Ground Hunting Podcast, the boys are discussing this question: "If you could teach a new hunter one skill, what would it be?"

We realize that all of the information discussed weekly in a podcast can be a little bit of info overload for a new hunter. What's THE most important thing? We know many new hunters have had that question, and we wanted to take this episode to discuss what we consider the most important skills to our hunting lifestyle.

Reading buck sign, woodsmanship, confidence in your setup, mental toughness... all things talked about in this episode.

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Big Buck CONSISTENCY in New States with Jeremy Aron

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Southern Ground) — Thu, 14 Jul 2022 09:00:00 +0000

We're going back to the vault this week with a past episode. Last week we talked to Jacob Lishen about some of the logistics of hunting out of state. This week we're looking back at an episode we did with Jeremy Aron about some of the strategy of hunting out of state. We felt like this is one of the most info rich podcasts we've ever done, so if you've listened to it before LISTEN AGAIN. We just about guarantee you'll learn something new that you might have missed.

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A Minimalist's Guide To Planning Your Next Out Of State Hunt with Jacob Lishen

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Southern Ground) — Thu, 7 Jul 2022 09:00:00 +0000

As we start wrapping up the summer, we've all made a lot of our plans for the fall. Whether you're planning some trips across a state line or staying in your home state, it can be tough to find a system that works well for you when it comes to traveling to hunt. Our guest this week is Jacob Lishen, who takes an extreme minimalist approach to his travel setup. In this episode Jacob is going to break down some of the gear he utilizes to camp out of his truck, but more than that we're talking about the benefits of being mobile even in your living situation on a trip. Not only is it significantly cheaper to truck camp, it can actually increase your odds of tagging a big buck in more ways than one.

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Top 6 Mistakes We've Made That Cost Us Big Bucks

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Southern Ground) — Thu, 30 Jun 2022 09:00:00 +0000

We're humbling ourselves this week on the Southern Ground Hunting Podcast by talking about the biggest mistakes we've made that ultimately cost us killing big bucks. The hope is that you'll be able to listen and learn from our heartbreak, and hopefully not find yourself in that position. Truthfully, the best learning opportunities are usually the ones that cost us something. Things discussed:

- Letting your girlfriend/wife kill a big buck on their first hunt

- Losing focus

- Target panic

- Bad access to your spot

- Not being comfortable with your equipment

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Big Bucks & Big Money... Villians Of The Hunting Industry? with Dan Johnson

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Southern Ground) — Thu, 23 Jun 2022 09:00:00 +0000

We're talking with Dan Johnson this week on the Southern Ground Hunting podcast. Dan is arguably one of the biggest influences in the hunting podcast space, and has long been a voice in pointing out some serious issues within the hunting industry. If you've listened to Nine Finger Chronicles, you know that Dan has a raw & honest approach, and in this episode we're going to find out some of the things that Dan thinks could potentially be a threat to our hunting lifestyle.

Big bucks, big money, big ego... all things that could be putting what we love so much in danger. Dan shares his thoughts on how these problems could be solved, as well as the things he is doing to ensure that the hunting lifestyle is still around for generations to come.

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The One & Only Episode About Hunting Gear For 2022

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Southern Ground) — Thu, 16 Jun 2022 09:00:00 +0000

We're jumping into our new gear for 2022 this week on the Southern Ground Hunting podcast. The guys are all together this week, and decided to have a convo about what we'll be using this season in the realm of hunting gear. These days there are so many options for the hunter to choose from, it can almost feel intimidating. We're advocates for finding and developing the right system that works for YOU, and only making small changes year to year instead of jumping on the trends that will inevitably change every season. Some topics include:

- Changing from a saddle back to a stand

- Getting into traditional archery

- New bows for the 2022 season

- Packs

- Arrow setups

- One Stick climbing method

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Hunting Over Corn To Kill The Biggest Buck On Your Property with Tanner Edenfield

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Southern Ground) — Thu, 9 Jun 2022 09:00:00 +0000

On the Southern Ground Hunting podcast, we try to be advocates of all legal means of hunting. While we may prefer another method, we celebrate all legal and ethical forms of hunting. One huge topic that relates to many hunters in the South is hunting over bait.

We've all heard people say "Mature bucks don't come to corn in the daylight", but our guest Tanner Edenfield would disagree. In this episode, we talk about bait placement and using cameras to locate a big buck. Then how to find the right bait placement for killing him once the season starts.

Tanner shares his insight pressure, stand placement, access and so much more as it relates to hunting baited properties.

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Redneck Jeopardy

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Southern Ground) — Thu, 2 Jun 2022 09:00:00 +0000

This week on the Southern Ground Hunting podcast, we're changing things up a little bit. The guys all get together for a friendly game of "Redneck Jeopardy". However, it's really nothing like Jeopardy at all. In this game each player brings a list of 3 random scenarios. All scenarios go into a hat and when it's the players turn, they draw a number and are given a hunting scenario. The player must then share how they would hunt the given scenario.

This episode covers a wide range of topics like:

- Public & Private land access

- Bump & Dump

- Early season strategies

- Thermal hubs

- Rut tactics

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How Will Michael Perry & Jamie McCay Hunt Big Bucks In 2022?

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Southern Ground) — Thu, 26 May 2022 09:00:00 +0000

This week on the Southern Ground Hunting podcast we're hanging with some fan favorites, Michael Perry & Jamie McCay. If you don't know who these guys are, you must've been living under a rock because they are some of the best public land buck killers in the Southeast. Jamie has a reputation for consistently killing big mature Alabama bucks year after year. Michael has the same reputation, even adding a 196" Alabama giant in 2021.

Knowing their consistency, it makes us wonder... are they going to change anything in how you hunt for this season? Successful people have long said that no matter how old or good you are, you should never stop learning. So how do killers like these guys continue expanding their opportunities when it seems like what they've been doing have worked? Well you're in for a treat this week because we're talking about just that!

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Parker's Quest For A Single Season Slam

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Southern Ground) — Thu, 19 May 2022 09:00:00 +0000

This is going to be the last episode of our Turkey series for 2022 on the Southern Ground Hunting Podcast. We've really enjoyed talking about what Adam calls "The most glorious winged creature God put on the earth". This week we're going to close out with the final chapter of Parker's single season slam, as he chases merriams turkeys in Wyoming & Nebraska. It's long been said that a hunter is only as good as how he responds in the face of adversity. Typically, the merriams is one of the easier sub-species of wild turkey to hunt. However, this trip was going to prove to be a tough one. Listen along as Parker shares the story of this western turkey hunt!

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Gaining Access To New Turkey Hunting Property

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Southern Ground) — Thu, 12 May 2022 12:02:11 +0000

In this episode of the Southern Ground Hunting podcast, we dive a little deeper into what makes Matthew Reaves tick. Whether it be gaining permission on private land for possible hunting opportunities or learning the woods through his occupation as a timber specialist, there are just a few things that have made his 2022 season unforgettable. Matt and Adam crews will also cover Matt's last two public land birds from both Alabama and Georgia.

We're getting close to ending our turkey episodes this year, but we have one or two left up our sleeve. As sad as that is we are ready to shift our focus back to public land whitetails. If that's more your cup of tea, then get ready!

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Texas Desert Turkey Hunting

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Southern Ground) — Thu, 5 May 2022 09:00:00 +0000

The Southern Ground Hunting podcast heads west this week. Parker and his Dad recap a successful turkey hunt to the desert of west Texas. While we're usually talking about hunting turkeys on public land, most people know that it's nearly not even doable to do so in Texas. Usually, people who want to mark Texas off the list have to settle for an outfitter, which can be very expensive. However, we were able to find a couple of different properties to hunt for $0 by just making a few phone calls. Turkey culture in Texas is just altogether different. Parker admits that he did not appreciate the wild turkey while being raised out there, but it was time to come back to the old stompin' grounds to pay this bird the respect it deserves. If you've never given Texas a shot, you really should consider it. We promise you won't regret it!

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Southern Turkey Hunting Strategy with Panola Productions

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Southern Ground) — Thu, 28 Apr 2022 09:00:00 +0000

We're excited to have a guest from South Alabama named Jay Hembree of Panola Productions. Jay hunts gobblers mostly in the river bottoms and swamps of south Alabama with great success! We're getting fired up about the upcoming season and Jay adds fuel to that fire, talking about how he tackles the river bottom and swamp land on his home turf. We talk about how water can make or break a turkey hunt, with Jay sharing some specific scenarios he's found himself in on past hunts. He also discusses the importance of knowing the areas that the turkeys frequent the most, and doing your best to get into those areas especially if you're working a bird close by. Be sure to check out Panola Productions on YouTube for tons of excellent video content!

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Turkey Hunting Tight Lipped, Rainy Day Longbeards with Land Smathers

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Southern Ground) — Thu, 21 Apr 2022 09:00:00 +0000

It's always fun when Land Smathers joins the Southern Ground Hunting podcast for an episode. This week we're talking about all kinds of topics, and sharing stories from recent hunts. You'll get caught up on a couple of birds that died at the hands of Matt, as well as a rainy day hunt from Land down in the 'Sip. The guys really dive deep into strategies for hunting turkeys in that all too common rainy spring weather. Some folks just don't hunt, but we think those major weather fronts can be one of the most predictable times to kill a gobbler.

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Public & Private Land Turkeys, Turkey Hunting with a Recurve with guest Taylor Johnson

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Southern Ground) — Thu, 14 Apr 2022 09:00:00 +0000

This week's episode of the Southern Ground Hunting podcast is all over the place. We sat down with no agenda, just a good conversation about turkey hunting. Taylor Johnson (@outdoorsvolunteer) joins the chat after having a "day for the record books", as he called it. The fun part of this convo is that everyone in the chat has killed a turkey within the last 7 days. Taylor, Parker, Adam, and Luke all share their hunts from the week, with a heavy emphasis on Luke's longbeard with a RECURVE bow.

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Is Social Media Really Ruining Public Land Turkey Hunting?

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Southern Ground) — Fri, 8 Apr 2022 09:00:00 +0000

We're going deep this week on the Southern Ground Hunting Podcast as we discuss the elephant in the room. The question "Is social media really ruining public land hunting?" We've heard it talked about on different platforms in recent months, but as turkey seasons open up across the country, you can't deny that some of the turkey hunting gold mines of past years have turned into a circus. Our guest, Joey Bell, talks about his home state of Tennessee and some of the issues he believes have affected a once great turkey hunting state.

The truth is, hunting facebook groups have absolutely contributed to the amount of pressure we're seeing right now in these public hunting areas. "Not looking for your honey holes, but could someone tell me a good wma to hunt in _____ state?" Does that sound familiar? It seems innocent and it probably is, but broadcasting it to a group with 13,000 members is probably not a great idea. Join us on this hot button issue that many states are currently facing right now. We don't know all of the answers, but we do have opinions. Enjoy!

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No Room For Jealousy In Turkey Hunting

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Southern Ground) — Thu, 31 Mar 2022 09:00:00 +0000

We've got a heck of a turkey conversation this week on the Southern Ground Hunting podcast! Adam Crews takes some time to share with us the story of his public land gobbler from opening weekend in the Florida swamps, and Matt Reaves shares his opening week successful father/son hunt in Alabama. They guys discuss some in depth tactics that went into the success.

As the episode closes, the crew gives a challenge to turkey hunters everywhere. Stop being jealous! There's no room for that in turkey hunting whatsoever. Sure, we can be competitive. It's a driving factor for men to enjoy the challenge. However, jealousy will kill your hunt and leave you in a bad state of mind. Go out and just enjoy the hunt. It's not about pulling the trigger and never should be, so take advantage of the opportunity that God has given you to enjoy creation up close.

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Tagged Out On Public Land Osceola Gobblers

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Southern Ground) — Thu, 24 Mar 2022 09:00:00 +0000

This week's episode of the Southern Ground Hunting Podcast takes us to Osceola country in Florida. Parker travelled down to meet up with Jaryd, Casey & Austin for a public land Osceola hunt. We talk through the different scenarios that we've come across with these gobblers in the Sunshine state and ultimately what led to Parker tagging out in the first 3 days of the Florida season.

Each situation called for a different set of tactics, but it all comes down to making decisions based on the temperature of the specific gobbler. We hope that each of these hunt stories helps you out by giving you a reference point should you ever find yourself in a similar scenario.

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Doing Whatever It Takes To Kill The Gobbler

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Southern Ground) — Thu, 17 Mar 2022 09:00:00 +0000

Thanks for choosing to listen to the Southern Ground Hunting Podcast. These days, it seems that hunters can not see eye to eye on just about anything. Turkey hunters may be the worst when it comes to arguing about the method of hunting wild turkeys. One guy shoots his TSS loads at 50, while another guy thinks that if the bird doesn't come in to 20 yards then the bird won. You've got people who think decoys are cheating, and others who wouldn't step foot into the woods without one. The arguments are endless. This week we're chatting with Zach Lucas about some of these methods and discussing our outlook on what method is the "right" method. You'll learn quickly that we don't believe there's a right or wrong answer. Zach goes through some of these methods and recaps hunts where he's used each of them to kill the gobbler he was hunting. We're there to kill the bird!

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Fireside Chat - What We Like & Dislike From Alabama's New Turkey Regs

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Southern Ground) — Thu, 10 Mar 2022 10:00:00 +0000

On this week's episode of Southern Ground Hunting, a few of us had a chat about turkey season being just around the corner. As the season approaches, we've been brushing up on our understanding of the new regulations that will be in affect this season in Alabama. We're joined by our friend Devin Duncan of Virginia for this episode. While Devin isn't an Alabama resident, he has spent some time turkey hunting here. In fact, in the 2020 season he was able to kill 4 public land gobblers in 5 1/2 days of hunting. Even in his success, he had some self reflection to do as he says "I just felt kind of guilty for killing that many turkeys". We thought he would be a great voice on the topic as a non-resident, and we even squeeze a few tactics out of him. Parker gets to chime in on the public land resident perspective, while Luke carries the private land resident side of the conversation.

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Wild Turkey Biology - How Good Can A Turkey See, Hear, & Smell

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Southern Ground) — Thu, 3 Mar 2022 10:00:00 +0000

This week on the Southern Ground Hunting podcast we're kicking off turkey episodes with an in depth look at some of the biology of the wild turkey from Chris Creed. Chris has spent many years studying the turkey and giving seminars for hunters across the US. Today he's covering several topics, answering questions like: How well can a turkey see? How's their hearing? Can they actually smell anything?

We also get to hear some of his thoughts on woodsmanship, looking at things studying the crop and gizzards from harvested gobblers to find out what food sources they're keying in on the most at that time.

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Mountain Food Plots, Topography & Mature Buck Behavior with David Miller

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Southern Ground) — Thu, 24 Feb 2022 10:00:00 +0000

This week on Southern Ground Hunting we're talking with David Miller of West Virginia. We don't get the opportunity to talk about land management too often. Public land hunting really doesn't give a hunter the opportunity to do much in terms of land management. However, this week we're changing it up and covering David Miller's strategies for whitetail land management in mountain country.

The southeast is scattered with hills and hollers, with parts of Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia and North & South Carolina having legitimate mountains. One thing that landowners in these areas continuously talk about is the lack of ability to really cultivate those properties to grow giant whitetails. Whether it's bad soil, lack of sunlight, or just difficult to get planting equipment in there, there's a lot of reasons for this. This results in lack of nutrients and creates very nomadic deer movement. You may get mature bucks passing through, but they're going to be on the move. David tells us about the things he does to ensure that a buck has everything they need year round to live on his properties, and it's easier than you might think!

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Fireside Chat - Making Your Shot Count On Big Bucks

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Southern Ground) — Thu, 17 Feb 2022 10:00:00 +0000

This week's fireside chat topic is brought to us from Matt Reaves. "What are we doing to make sure we can capitalize in the moment of truth?" This really is a great question. As the guys discuss this topic, they talk through their shot process and how each remains focused. As these chats normally do, this one takes a turn from shot process to eating deer nuts... and other odd things that can be eaten from a game animal. We like having fun and this was definitely a fun conversation!

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Precision Trail Camera Placement For Mature Bucks - Jordan Pope

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Parker McDonald) — Thu, 10 Feb 2022 10:00:00 +0000

This isn't your everyday trail camera conversation. If you're a deer hunter, chances are you own one or several trail cams. If we're being honest most hunters really don't know how to use them effectively. Sure, you may get a picture of a big buck occasionally, but is it really teaching you anything other than the fact that he's in the area? This week we're joined by Jordan Pope who recently killed an 8.5 year old public land stud in Alabama. Jordan talks about how began narrowing down this buck's movements in the big woods and ultimately killed him in the late season.

The conversation is still on-going as far as where we personally draw the line on cell cams. It seems as though the art of woodsmanship can be lost when depending so heavily on new technology, however, Jordan explains the thought processes he uses when selecting the location of each camera and woodsmanship and understand deer behavior seems to still be at the top of his priorities. Whatever your thoughts on this, you can not deny how incredible this story is and the journey he experienced.

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Fireside Chat (Without An Actual Fire)

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Parker McDonald) — Fri, 4 Feb 2022 10:00:00 +0000

As deer season comes to a close in most states, Parker, Drew & Adam decide to discuss some of the season highlights... and low points. This is a fireside type convo with no real agenda, but the guys do chase a few rabbit trails. Drew tells us the story of his "urban" hunt that is so Alabama it hurts. Absolutely hilarious! Adam talks about his big archery buck from the season in Tennessee where he fully utilized trail cameras as a part of strategy. It's sad that the season is over, but we're left with some great memories!

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Believing In The Efficiency Of Observation Sits with Jace Allen

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Parker McDonald) — Thu, 27 Jan 2022 10:00:00 +0000

The words "Observation Sits" get thrown around a lot, but for a lot of us patience isn't our greatest virtue. We talk a lot about being aggressive, and there's definitely a time and place for that. However, sometimes it pays off to know where you should be throwing aggressive moves at. Jace Allen joins us this week to discuss how much more efficient you can be by throwing a couple of sits in an area just to observe what the deer are doing before going in guns blazing and potentially blowing out an entire area. Jace had an incredible season and he attributes his success to being mobile and having the ability to play it safe when necessary, and go in for a kill with confidence knowing exactly how big bucks are moving.

Now, it's important to note that Jace is from Missouri and much of what he talks about in the conversation revolves around having destination food sources like crops. This chat turns into a brainstorming session in parts where Parker and Adam try to draw parallels that can be taken from Jace's situation and applied to someone hunting down in the south.

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Mississippi Campfire Stories

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Parker McDonald) — Fri, 21 Jan 2022 13:17:49 +0000

Who doesn't like a good campfire? Parker got together with a few of his hunting buddies this week in Mississippi and for a little late season deer hunting. Clayton Bahn, Greg Godfrey and Caden Starnes all join this week and share some of their most memorable moments from this deer season.

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Understanding The Swamp | How Bucks Utilize Swamps On Florida Public Land with Chase Prince

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Parker McDonald) — Thu, 13 Jan 2022 10:00:00 +0000

This week on Southern Ground Hunting we're gaining a better understanding of web footed public land bucks. When you think of Florida swamps you probably first think about snakes and gators, but what if we told you that they are a super important feature to help bucks survive hunting pressure? This week we have Chase Prince on the show to talk about hunting swamp bucks in Florida. He helps give us a better grasp on how they use the swamps and how if you can figure it out, you can use them to your advantage in hunting them.

We had a great week in camp, Parker gives a short recap of his dreams of killing a Florida buck just almost came true. Unfortunately, a giant swamp buck will get to live another day. Florida has a special place in our heart and we'll be back soon!

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Time : The Most Important Public Land Tactic - Raun Wiggins

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Parker McDonald) — Thu, 6 Jan 2022 10:00:00 +0000

Public land deer hunting is a different ball game especially when talking about being in the southeast. One of our Patreon members, Raun Wiggins, has recently decided to challenge himself as a deer hunter and learn how to do it on public land. This year he finally feels like things have started to come together. What has he done different? According to Raun, the biggest thing he's done is just not given up. He's prioritized his time to dedicate himself to the game and now he's starting to see payoff. This is a great episode for you guys who just feel like you're wasting time when you head to the public woods!

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Hard Earned Bucks | Big Woods Public Land Deer Hunting with Byron Horton

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Parker McDonald) — Fri, 24 Dec 2021 10:00:00 +0000

It's nice to get lucky on a big buck ever once in awhile, but we all have to admit that the memories that are burned into our minds are those bucks that we really had to work for. The fellas from The Whitetail Experience seem to have a good grasp on what it means to finally connect on one of these #hardearnedbucks. This week on the show we have Byron Horton from southern Ohio talking about how he has managed to be consistently successful in the big woods on public land in his home state, as well as his recent Kentucky trip where he was able to take home another really great buck. Byron is truly one of our favorite dudes in the game right now and we believe there is a lot we could all learn from him and his hunting style, which is basically something like "work as hard as you can for as long as it takes and eventually it will come together". Seems simple, right?

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THREE Big Public Land Bucks In Alabama In TWELVE Days

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Parker Mcdonald) — Thu, 16 Dec 2021 10:00:00 +0000

It's easy to get stuck in your head when you've been grinding all season long and have just felt like nothing's going to come together. This was definitely the case for Parker this season. Normally, he's at least had some good encounters with bucks during the Alabama bow season, if not tagged a couple. The 2021 season just wasn't going as planned. One thing that all hunters say is "It just takes one second for your whole season to turn around". Well, that was the case for Parker.

This week you'll get to hear him breakdown all of the hunts from the first half of December where he was able to kill 3 solid public land deer in Alabama in a short amount of time.

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Meateater Comes To Alabama

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Parker McDonald) — Fri, 10 Dec 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Us southerners often wear a chip on our shoulders when it comes to deer hunting. You may have caught yourself saying things like: "Well I'd like to see those northerns try to kill a public land buck down here". Our friend Mark Kenyon asked to join Parker on a hunting trip on public land in Alabama. It just so happened that we were able to work it out where Mark could join us for our annual father/son Rutcation. We showed him the ropes, gave him a quick one day masterclass and sent him out on his own. Luckily for our listeners, you get to be the first to know the outcome!

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Beginners Guide To Thermal Hubs | How Do Bucks Use Them & How To Hunt Them with Matthew Reaves

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Parker McDonald) — Thu, 2 Dec 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Welcome to the Southern Ground Hunting podcast. Matthew Reaves of Southern Pursuit is hopping on to discuss rut hunting tactics for southern public land bucks. The topic of the conversation is thermal hubs and how productive they can be if hunted correctly.

Matthew and Parker both share stories of their recent successful hunts on thermal hubs, both describing how they set up and how the bucks presented a shot. Thermal hubs can be one of the most difficult terrain features to hunt effectively. Wind and thermals tend to be tough to understand, especially in these "magic holes" as Matthew calls them. The guys go over, in detail, how the hunts played out, and why they think they were able to put bucks on the ground.

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900+ Inches Of Antler In One Season with Ben Harrison & Matt Powell

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Parker McDonald) — Fri, 26 Nov 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Matt Powell & Ben Harrison join the show to talk about their stellar seasons chasing bucks during the rut. Ben has killed a couple of great deer. Matt has killed SEVEN!!! These dudes are some of the most consistent whitetail killers we know. In this episode, they're sharing and talking through some of the things they believe add to their continued success in states like Tennessee, Kentucky, Ohio, Oklahoma & Indiana.

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Mountain Hunting, Sika Deer, Public Land Hunting Lifestyle with Lane Housner

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Parker McDonald) — Thu, 18 Nov 2021 10:00:00 +0000

It's kind of a variety show today on the Southern Ground Hunting podcast. We're talking to Lane Housner about mountain hunting, sika deer in Maryland, and how he's set his life up to be a hardcore public land deer hunter. Lane could be described in one word, consistent. Every year he seems to be incredibly successful in his pursuit of whitetails in high pressure hunting situations. In this episode we're talking all about his strategy in the woods to maintain his consistency. You can watch all of Lane's hunts, along with his group of buddies, on the "In The Presence" YouTube channel.

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Don't Quit! Everything Can Change In A Moment!

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Parker McDonald) — Thu, 11 Nov 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Thanks for tuning in and welcome to the Southern Ground Hunting Podcast. This week Parker rants on and on about how hard his season has been and how it seemingly changed in one moment. He recaps his second trip to Kentucky this week to hunt the rut and shares the story of heartbreak and redemption.

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What The Heck Happened In Kentucky? Pre Rut In The Big Woods with Scooter Barnwell

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Parker McDonald) — Thu, 4 Nov 2021 09:00:00 +0000

Us southern fellers like to wear a chip on our shoulder when it comes to deer hunting. You've probably heard, "If you can kill a buck in ______, you can kill one anywhere". Well sometimes you just need a big ol slice of humble pie, and that's what we got!

Scooter Barnwell of South Carolina joins the show this week to recap the recent trip to Kentucky to hunt big woods bucks in the pre-rut. Out of about 15 guys in camp, not one tag was filled. We're talking about a camp that has some of the best public land whitetail hunters we know. It was a huge struggle! However, Scooter was in the top percentage of hunters in camp in his buck encounters. We just wanted to pick his brain on how he was breaking down areas during a time when bucks just aren't as daylight active as they will be the first week of November. We talk about big sign (scrapes and rubs), how deer used the topography, and what food sources they seemed to be keyed in on.

Ultimately we came back licking our wounds, but what good would it do us to not try to learn something while we were there?

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Ground Hunting 101 with Land Smathers

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Sportsmen's Empire) — Thu, 21 Oct 2021 09:00:00 +0000

This week on SGH we're talking with Land Smathers from Mississippi. Land is a very successful public land hunter and rarely ever leaves the ground to do it. Hunting from the ground has some challenges that we hope Land can help us overcome, however, he also talks about the many benefits that you get from not hunting from an elevated position.

We get it. Sometimes being elevated is necessary. We're die hard saddle hunters and will not be changing that aspect in the near future, but when you open up to the possibility of hunting without carrying in all of the gear associated with climbing...well you've walked into the apex of mobile hunting. As Land mentions, ground hunting is a "tale as old as time". From the dawn of creation, hunters have been killing animals without being in a tree. Hopefully this episode will broaden your horizon and open up new realms of possibilities for getting on public land bucks wherever you may be.

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How To Take Podcast Tactics & Apply Them To Your Own Hunting. IT WORKS!

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Parker McDonald) — Thu, 14 Oct 2021 09:00:00 +0000

On the Southern Ground Hunting podcast we really want to be an example of applying tactics that we have heard from our guests and sharing the outcomes. This season will be no different. We're going to be bi-weekly sharing our experiences in the woods through February, largely based on the things we have talked to our guests about. This week, Parker and Drew share their stories of the arrows that have been tossed over the last couple of weeks. Parker has been able to kill a couple of does, and Drew was robbed by an unforeseen branch. That being said, they put the tactics talked about by Dave Owens and Warren Womack in previous episodes and it worked!

Listen up! We believe that podcasts like this one really can help you be more successful in the woods. We seriously think that if you will evaluate and adapt our guest's information & our experiences to your hunting situation, it can make you better and find success yourself.

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Getting Back To The Basics Of Deer Hunting with Dave Owens

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Parker McDonald) — Thu, 7 Oct 2021 09:00:00 +0000

This week on SGH we're talking with our friend, Mr. Pinhoti himself, Dave Owens. Dave scored on a really nice public land buck in Kentucky recently, and he's going to break down the process of what led him to success. Heads up... it's super basic, and basic is good!

Dave shares with us some of the things he's learned about chasing big bucks and it's a lot simpler than you might think. While most people know Dave for his turkey hunting ventures, he's also an extremely consistent and accomplished deer hunter. He's going to go over several things that seem to always be a contributing factor in his success.

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Identifying Deer's Primary Feed Trees And Setting Up For Success with Warren Womack

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Parker McDonald) — Thu, 30 Sep 2021 09:00:00 +0000

Perhaps one of the greatest tactics for the months of September and October is finding where the acorns are dropping and which trees the deer are hitting the hardest. We couldn't think of anyone better to talk on the subject than Mr. Warren Womack. Warren has been a popular guest on our Local Legends series, but as the seasons start getting underway, this is a subject that you'll want to freshen up on. Mr. Womack goes into depth on his scout/hunt strategies, even stating that he believes the best way to hunt is to utilize in season scouting. "All acorns aren't the same", he says as he explains his process for setting up on what he believes are the preferred trees.

Listen close and take notes, Mr. Womack has a lot to say in a short amount of time!

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The Golden Oldies | Swamp Bucks with Dave Owens

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Parker McDonald) — Fri, 24 Sep 2021 09:00:00 +0000

Welcome to the Southern Ground Hunting Podcast, and thank you for tuning in. This week we’re digging into the vault from a couple years back, talking with Dave Owens of the Pinhoti Project. If you’ve followed Dave’s YouTube channel, you probably know that he is a die hard turkey hunter. What you may not know is that he actually cut his teeth in the outdoors hunting southern whitetails. He and Parker discuss how he navigates and breaks down the swampy Alabama public land areas he hunts, how he scouts it, and then how he executes a hunt. They talk about different food sources that he has found the most success on, especially when it comes to mature bucks. We tend to put human characteristics on deer when it comes to food, but Dave helps us understand that what most hunters tend to believe about a deer’s feeding habits may be further from the truth than what we think. This is an incredible conversation that you can gain whitetail knowledge from regardless of the type terrain you hunt!

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How Can You Translate Deer Hunting In The North & Midwest To The Southeast

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Sportsmen's Empire) — Thu, 16 Sep 2021 09:00:00 +0000

This week on the Southern Ground Hunting podcast, Parker and Drew are talking about the similarities and differences in hunting deer in the early season in the north/midwest as compared to the southeast. If you spend time on different forums, you'll likely hear people grumble about how "Those midwestern deer just don't act the same as our deer in the south". It's a regular topic of conversation. While in some ways it can be true, there are lessons you can draw from every hunting experience no matter where you are.

In episode 143, we talk through the similarities in food sources, terrain features, how deer navigate certain habitat types, & their response to hunting pressure. We also talk through the differences in the way deer behave based on the region they're in.

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Private Land Hunt Turns To Public Land Grind In North Dakota

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Parker McDonald) — Thu, 9 Sep 2021 16:32:14 +0000

Parker is recapping his trip to North Dakota in this week's SGH episode. In previous episodes, you may have heard him talk about this hunt, and how it was different from his normal hunt. He was invited to hunt on a leased property with our friends from Tethrd, which was a preset stand with bait piles type of hunt. That's not wrong, it's legal, but it's still not our normal public land grind that we enjoy so much. Parker talks about the challenges of trying to set in a preset spot, and how hard it is sometimes to be patient and wait, instead of going out and trying to make something happen.

As the week progressed, and minimal deer were being seen, he made a move to hunt public land and ultimately was successful on the last day. We hope you enjoy this episode!

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Hunting Out Of State Public Land Whitetails In September with Mark Kenyon

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Parke McDonald) — Thu, 2 Sep 2021 09:00:00 +0000

Southern Ground Hunting is moving north for this week's episode with a special guest, Mark Kenyon. If you don't know Mark, get out from under that rock you're living under. Mark is a part of the Meateater team and host Wired To Hunt podcast. As we move into the super early whitetail openers across the US, Mark and Parker decided to talk about hunting strategies and tactics for some of these states. Mark has hunted several different early September opener states through the years and has had a good amount of success doing it. In this episode we discuss hunting public land bucks in states like Idaho, Kentucky, North Dakota, Wyoming and a few others. This is a really good podcast to get the ball rolling, especially for someone from the south who just thinks "It's too far, too expensive, or there's no good public land early season opportunities". There really are so many affordable options for hunting these places that just might offer you the chance to shoot a nice velvet buck!

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South Florida July/August Rut, How Find Public Land Bucks In Low Deer Density Areas with Swamp N Stomp

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Parker McDonald) — Thu, 26 Aug 2021 09:00:00 +0000

This week's episode of the Southern Ground Hunting podcast was a blast to record. It always amazes us when we get to talk public land deer hunting with people who, even though they live in the south, their way of hunting looks incredibly different. South Florida is a land where deer hunting simply isn't for the faint of heart. Everything in the woods seems like it wants to eat you! However, the guys from team Swamp N Stomp just pull up their big boy britches and get to work. One crazy thing about south Florida is the fact that their main rut begins in July and August. While most of us are still watching velvet bucks on trail cameras, the south Florida bucks are already hard horned and ready to find a hot doe. This week we're talking with Mark and Danny about how they break down their public land areas and consistently find bucks when the deer density is typically pretty low. How do you find a food source? What terrain features do deer gravitate to? How do you dodge dog hunting pressure? All of these questions and more will be discussed in this episode. Enjoy!

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2021 Season Kick Off | How We Plan To Hunt Big Bucks This Fall

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Parker McDonald) — Thu, 19 Aug 2021 09:00:00 +0000

Thanks for listening to the Southern Ground Hunting podcast. This week, Parker and Drew are talking about their plans for the 2021 season. Every season is a learning experience and the guys share how they plan to apply last year's lessons to this season. We're talking about Tennessee, North Dakota, Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Ohio, Pennsylvania & Indiana. Man it's going to be a full season, but there will be a ton of memories made.

The guys spend a good portion of time talking about how they plan to attack a high odds area this year. Something we've discussed frequently, but also plan to keep evolving through the 2021 deer season. With the help of the new technology from Spartan Forge, it has taken a lot of the guess work out of the equation. We're excited to get the ball rolling this year.

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Alabama Public Land Buck Killer Panel - Jamie McCay, Michael Perry, & Wes Moye

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Parker McDonald) — Thu, 12 Aug 2021 09:00:00 +0000

Thanks for listening to the Southern Ground Hunting Podcast. This weekend we were able to attend the Public Land Hunter's Hangout at Parker's Wildlife Taxidermy in Cullman, AL. SGH hosted a live podcast Q&A session with some of what we believe are the best public land hunters in Alabama. Jamie McCay, Michael Perry & Wes Moye sat down with us and answered some of your questions, and the results were great!

Some of the things discussed were:

Group Hunting
Rattling, calling, scents
Tackling a buck's whole core area
Things to look for in a spot that will produce year after year
Early season vs. Rut vs. Late season tactics

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The Art Of Consistently Killing Public Land Bucks Out Of State | Jeremy Aron | Local Legends

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Parker McDonald) — Thu, 22 Jul 2021 09:00:00 +0000

Thanks for listening to the Southern Ground Hunting series, Local Legends. This week's legend is none other than Jeremy Aron of the "Do It Yourself Hunter". Jeremy hails from the great state of Mississippi and is no stranger to big public land bucks. As a matter of fact, you may have seen him on the outdoor channel years ago or even on his YouTube channel where he posts recent hunts. If you're familiar with Jeremy, you probably have noticed that he is always hunting new states, and also always being successful in those states. Not only that but he's doing it on public land. For Jeremy, it's all a part of his system and it should come as no surprise that someone with his resume in the whitetail woods would have a system for their success. In this episode, Jeremy lays out the things that he's doing that he feels sets him apart from other hunters, even in places where the hunting pressure on public land can tend to get high through the month of November.

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The Prince Of Poachers | Charles Beaty | Local Legends

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Parker McDonald) — Thu, 15 Jul 2021 09:00:00 +0000

Southern Ground Hunting is going outside of our comfort zone a little bit with this week's local legend. We're talking with world renown outlaw hunter, Charles Beaty. Charles is a best selling author & die hard deer hunter, but he's known for his spending his younger days (over 20 years) poaching Boone & Crockett class bucks off of the King and Kennedy ranches in South Texas. DISCLAIMER: THIS PODCAST IS NOT IN ANY WAY CONDONING POACHING, but when you hear Charles' story then you'll understand why we think he's a perfect guest for this series. Getting chased by cowboys & game wardens, rattling giant bucks in the brush country, God changing his life and convicting him of his lifestyle ... this could be a movie!

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Upping Your Odds On Mature Mountain Bucks | Jim Forbes | Local Legends '21

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Sportsmen's Empire) — Thu, 8 Jul 2021 09:00:00 +0000

Back by popular demand, Southern Ground is kicking off the Local Legends series. This week we're talking with an absolute legendary deer killing machine, Jim Forbes. Jim has been hunting the mountains of Virginia for his whole life and has learned things that have upped his odds in the deer woods. Like so many local legends we've talked to in the past, Jim makes it clear that he's not hunting deer, he's hunting old mature bucks. Mr. Forbes continuously says "food is everything in these mountains", and for good reason. He talks with us about just how important it is to find the hot oak trees in the mountains, with red oak acorns being his personal favorite. This makes sense as he tells us that his most successful time is in the latest part of the rut. Several things stick out to us about Jim. First of all, he is very calculated about his approach. Hearing him talk about how he breaks down the monotonous big woods found in the mountains is nothing short of precise. Secondly, he places most of his confidence in the natural features he finds. If he finds the right vegetation or terrain feature that he knows mature bucks like, he has confidence that one day it will produce, even if it takes years. Lastly, he puts a lot of stock into knowing the area he's hunting from front to back, as any good woodsman should. You're not going to be disappointed in this episode and we couldn't think of a better way to kick off Local Legends '21.

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Southern Ground Hunting / Paddle N' Fin - Kayak Hunting Talk

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Parker McDonald) — Thu, 1 Jul 2021 09:00:00 +0000

If you know much about Southern Ground Hunting, you know that we love to talk about creative access to public land hunting areas, specifically a kayak. This week, we're collaborating with Brad Hurlebaus of the Paddle N' Fin podcast to discuss all things kayak hunting. Everything from gear to logistics is talked about in this episode. We even get to talking about some of the differences in hunting the Southeast vs. the Northern US, where Brad lives.

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Ultimate Trail Camera Strategy For Finding Big Bucks In Summer, Fall, & Winter

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Parker McDonald) — Thu, 24 Jun 2021 09:00:00 +0000

Thanks for listening to this week's episode of the Southern Ground Hunting podcast. One thing we've not covered in depth is the use of trail cameras. As we get into the heat of summer, many of you are utilizing trail cams to gain inventory of the bucks in your area. Maybe you find yourself wanting to do that, but just have no clue how to even start. One person that truly sticks out when it comes to trail cameras and how to use them to their full advantage is our friend Reese Johnson. Reese has figured out a system that works for him year in and year out, successfully locating really nice bucks in his area with the help of over 100 cameras in the woods at any given time. In this episode we hit on location of trail cameras, both during the summer & fall. He'll teach you how he adjusts the camera placements once the "shift" happens between seasons, as well as the patterns he's consistently seeing take place. Whether you're an avid trail camera user or someone just wanting to get started, we believe that you'll be able to to find something in this episode that could revolutionize your success.

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Using Summer Big Buck Intel To Capitalize During The Season with Matt Powell

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Parker McDonald) — Thu, 17 Jun 2021 09:00:00 +0000

This week we're talking with our friend from Tennessee and big buck killer, Matt Powell. Matt is a return guest to the show and a favorite among listeners. Likely because he is one of the most consistent bow hunters we've heard. Year in and year out Matt proves that his success in the whitetail woods is more than just luck. Matt takes bowhunting very seriously and uses precision in every decision he makes when hunting big mature bucks. While most hunters are taking a break from their hunting hobby during the summer, Matt is pursuing his hunting passion and locating potential target bucks to chase during the season. Tennessee differs from much of the south in that there is a decent amount of agriculture, mostly soybean fields, that he can glass during this time of year. While that's a great benefit, Matt also talks about ways you can take advantage of the summer in more wooded areas that makes up so much of the south.

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5 Things You Can Do Right Now To Have Your BEST SEASON EVER

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Parker McDonald) — Thu, 10 Jun 2021 09:00:00 +0000

This week on the Southern Ground Hunting podcast, we're discussing 5 things that you can do that just might help you have the best deer season yet. Our friend Luke Parker joins the conversation as we break down some of these practices. Parker posed to the folks that follow the Southern Ground instagram. The question: What is something you're doing to make sure this is your best season yet? We got a ton of answers, and today we wanted to discuss and break down some of them. Things like:

Running more cameras
Not getting caught up in the "gear frenzy"
Finding a buck's core area
Summer scouting
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Aggressive Public Land Whitetail Strategies in the BIG WOODS with Johnny Stewart

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Parker McDonald) — Thu, 3 Jun 2021 09:00:00 +0000

It's not often that we bring on a guest from outside of the southeast. When we do, you better listen up because they're about to bring the heat. Our guest this week is a mature buck killer named Johnny Stewart. Johnny primarily hunts the big woods of Pennsylvania, targeting big bucks in the big woods. Over the years, he has built up quite the reputation for himself as a deer hunter, as he has seen exceptional success in areas that see a lot of hunting pressure. This week, we're talking to Johnny about his aggressive tactics when hunting these bucks that see as much or more pressure than most parts of the country, which is why we think you'll be able to apply some of his strategy to your own scenario. Perhaps one of the greatest and most unique approaches he has is how he in-season scouts, especially in a new area. Buckle up buttercup! The man's about to spit some fire at you!

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From The Vault | Targeting A Mature Buck During The Rut, Stand Placement, Persistence | FULL Bobby Worthington Episodes

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Parker McDonald) — Thu, 27 May 2021 09:00:00 +0000

Last summer we had a guest named Bobby Worthington that truly made all of our jaws drop. It's rare to find a man with this much knowledge on the subject of mature bucks, and even more so to have the bone on his wall to prove it. To kick off our 2021 deer season episodes, we thought it would be good to recap Mr. Worthington's episodes and combine them all into 1 podcast. It's a long one, but if you haven't listened then you're in for a treat. If you were a listener when these episodes came out, it's not a bad idea to listen again! No doubt these episodes are some of the best we've had in SGH history. Mr. Worthington goes in depth on 3 things that he believes are the keys to success in hunting mature bucks:

- Targeting a mature buck during the rut - hunt him when he's vulnerable, find his core areas and stick with him, a buck's home range, and much more

- Stand Placement - Funnels, transition zones, terrain features, finding the right buck sign

- Persistence - The amount of time spent in the woods is directly related to your success rate in killing a mature buck.

Bobby believes that if you'll do these 3 things, you will see more success. Listen close & take notes! This episode is slap full of knowledge!

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More Hunters Than Gobblers | How To Overcome Turkey Hunting Pressure On Public Land

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Parker McDonald) — Wed, 19 May 2021 09:00:00 +0000

Parker & Zack Robertson sit down to talk about their hunting in Nebraska on public land where it seems like there are more hunters than turkeys. The guys traveled from Alabama to the midwest with the "gobbler on every corner" mindset, but that just hasn't been the case. With nearly 50 miles logged on the week, these birds have proven to be up to the challenge. Hunting pressure is such a big factor in any public land scenario, and it's really something you don't know how to gauge until you get there. That has been the case in Nebraska. However, the guys have been able to be successful on their trip and overcome the challenge of massive amounts of hunting pressure.

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9 Ways To Sharpen Your Turkey Hunting Skills

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Parker McDonald) — Thu, 6 May 2021 09:00:00 +0000

You must never stop sharpening your skills when it comes to hunting any critter in the woods. The sport of hunting has a way of humbling even the most seasoned hunters, so being a student of the game should never quit. This week we're talking with Joey Bell of Tennessee to discuss 9 lessons that we have learned from the 2021 turkey season. It's not a secret that the South offers some of the most difficult turkey hunting in the country, so we believe that the things we discuss in this episode will resonate with anyone listening, and if it doesn't... well, it will in the future. Topics include:

The Importance of your setup
Benefits of walking slowly through the woods
Finding new areas
Scouting
Conservation (BHA, NWTF, TFT)
and much more

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Killing The "IMPOSSIBLE GOBBLER" | Aggressive Public Land Turkey Strategies with Ricky Bullard

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Parker McDonald) — Mon, 26 Apr 2021 21:37:22 +0000

Welcome to the Southern Ground Hunting Podcast. This week we're diving into strategies on killing those public land gobblers that often seem to be impossible to close the deal on. What better guest than our friend Ricky Bullard from Florida. Ricky has a long track record of being able to capitalize on those tough old birds, and it's not on accident.

We discuss things like:

When To Get Closer
How to judge a gobblers "temperature"
What calling techniques to use in certain situations
How to capitalize on a bird that's been pressured by a lot of hunters

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World Record Turkey Slam In Under 46 Hours with Slade Johnston of Trips4Trade

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Parker McDonald) — Mon, 19 Apr 2021 09:00:00 +0000

This episode has been a long time coming. Slade Johnston is a turkey hunting nut, as well as the founder of Trips4Trade.com. Before you click off thinking this is a product push podcast, just wait! Slade tells us about his business and how it got started, as well as how it has made average joe's dreams come to reality. We all have resources. Yours may be different than a guy out west. Trips4Trade is a platform where you can cross paths and trade your hunting, fishing, vacation etc resources with someone else across the country or even a different country. Speaking of dreams coming true, Slade had a heck of a week traveling to 4 different states in under 46 hours to be a part of someone completing their US turkey slam in world record time. You heard that right. An Eastern in Alabama, Osceola in Florida, Rio in Kansas & a Merriam in South Dakota! This is such a fun conversation that you're sure to enjoy. Make sure you check out Trips4Trade.com and start planning the trip of your dreams!

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What Is The BEST Tactic For Killing Turkeys In The South? with Jordan Pope

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Parker Mcdonald) — Wed, 7 Apr 2021 09:00:00 +0000

Thanks for tuning in! This week's episode is a good'ern. We have Jordan Pope joining us to talk about his season so far. He has punched a couple of tags, and tells us those stories and how it all played out. Perhaps the most important part of this episode is that we're officially giving away the secret to killing tight lipped birds you might find on public lands all across the south. You'll have to listen to find out!

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Two Turkeys in Three Days | Alabama Public Land Turkey Hunting

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Sportsmen's Empire) — Mon, 29 Mar 2021 12:15:00 +0000

We're on cloud nine! Turkey season is here in the great state of Alabama, and Parker has had a productive week. After not hearing any gobbles in his home range for the first couple of hunts, Parker decided to try out a new area that is supposed to be full of gobbling turkeys. In this episode, you'll hear some of the things that he did to capitalize on the birds. He talks about how having a ton of grit is really his most productive method of hunting... if you work hard enough and don't get discouraged, eventually it'll work out. Going from a place with a heavy decline in turkey population, it's sometimes hard to be too aggressive for risk of possibly ruining one of the few opportunities you'll likely get all season. However, going to better areas has taught Parker a lot about what he can get away with in the turkey woods: crawling, scratching, heck even talking with a group of people (you'll find out). These tactics are important in the moment, but possibly will pay off in the future in less populated areas to really capitalize on low opportunity places. We hope you're having tons of luck in the woods so far this spring! It's just getting started!

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How To Kill Henned Up Field Gobblers | We Shot A Longbeard The Day Before The Season

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Parker McDonald) — Wed, 24 Mar 2021 09:00:00 +0000

This week we have Taylor Philpot on the show. Taylor is a disabled veteran so per state law he gets to hunt a day early. We got on birds fast! As most seasoned turkey hunters know, early season henned up field gobblers are some of the toughest to kill. In this episode we cover what we did that ultimately led to success at the end of the day.

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Hunting River Bottom Gobblers In The South | Jay Hembree of Panola Productions

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Parker McDonald) — Mon, 15 Mar 2021 09:00:00 +0000

With the Alabama season less than a week away, we're excited to have a guest from South Alabama named Jay Hembree of Panola Productions. Jay hunts gobblers mostly in the river bottoms and swamps of south Alabama with great success! We're getting fired up about the upcoming season and Jay adds fuel to that fire, talking about how he tackles the river bottom and swamp land on his home turf. We talk about how water can make or break a turkey hunt, with Jay sharing some specific scenarios he's found himself in on past hunts. He also discusses the importance of knowing the areas that the turkeys frequent the most, and doing your best to get into those areas especially if you're working a bird close by. Be sure to check out Panola Productions on YouTube for tons of excellent video content!

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Turkey Season Kickoff | Roost Locations, Strut Zones, & Knowing Your Hunting Area Front to Back with Rick Taylor

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Parker McDonald) — Mon, 8 Mar 2021 10:00:00 +0000

We're kicking off Turkey Season episodes with a Tennessee Turkey fanatic, Rick Taylor. For Rick, knowing the area he hunts front to back is what kills the most gobblers. We talk about roost locations, habitat & terrain features that hold turkeys & how knowing your area can potentially be the best intel you can have in the turkey woods.

Rick works for companies you may recognize like CVA & Bergara, but his passion is in chasing wild turkeys. We get to discuss some of his favorite aspects of turkey hunting, including getting his young daughter into the sport, but we also get deep into the tactics he implements. Rick has a proven track record for killing lots of birds in the south, and we loved getting to pick his brain for a little bit. Spring is in the air, birds are gobbling... it's almost that time!

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Rutting Bucks, Bugling Bulls, Spawning Gar | Unguided Outdoors

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Parker Mcdonald) — Thu, 4 Mar 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Parker & Drew talk with Kyle McDonald & Ryan Boatner of Unguided Outdoors for this weeks episode of the Creator Series. This group of outdoorsmen are some of the most well-rounded we've ever talked to. From public land whitetails and OTC archery elk hunting, to fan boats and bow fishing for giant gar, these guys are always creating high quality outdoor content. The guys talk about their start and how they all came to the idea of the Unguided Outdoors brand. They discuss some of the growing pains, but also how they had to learn to become better outdoorsmen before creating great content was even an option. We're not joking, these guys absolutely crush it in the woods and on the water. It's not every day you get to talk to a couple of southern boys who have had as much success on archery OTC elk, but these guys are at the top of the game. Then add the fact that they're pulling prehistoric monsters from the public waterways on a regular basis, it's unreal. You should definitely be tuning into the Unguided Outdoors, we are confident you'll enjoy it!

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Killing Big Public Land Bucks On Film At 16! | Eric's Outdoor Life

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Parker McDonald) — Mon, 22 Feb 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Thanks for listening to the Southern Ground Hunting podcast. This week we're moving forward into the Creators series with 16 year old Georgia deer killer, Eric Yoder. Eric started his YouTube channel (Eric's Outdoor Life) several years ago with the desire to document his outdoor lifestyle. Being raised in a hunting family, it was easy for him to get the hunting bug at a young age. However, filming was a different story. Eric tells us how he got started filming, and some of his experiences while chasing big bucks around the Georgia public lands. While most 16 year olds young men are out chasing girls and playing sports, Eric's working a full time job and always thinking about he's going to kill the next big buck! You're going to want to check out his channel. No doubt he's got a bright future in the YouTube hunting space.

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Hunting The Ozarks | Zach Schermer | SGH Creator Series

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Parker McDonald) — Mon, 15 Feb 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Deer season is over. Turkey season hasn't started yet. It's kinda the worst time for hardcore hunters to get their fix. You've likely watched all of the big name outdoor YouTube creators videos for the season, and it seems like there's just nothing new. Well you're in luck! This week we are kicking off our "Creator Series", where we're going to highlight some of the best low-key content creators that you might not have heard of. These creators are some of the folks that we believe are knocking it out of the park in all aspects. Relatable, charismatic, talented with a camera, creative... but most importantly they are good hunters! We're kicking off the series with one of Parker's favorite new creators, Zach Schermer of Hunting The Ozarks. Zach has documented his hunts in his region of Missouri, using water access to consistently find deer & turkeys. His content is in the same realm as Heartland Bowhunter, as he really hones in on great cinematography. All this while self-filming deep into public land. This is a hard task but Zach has done a great job with it in both filming & being a successful outdoorsman. Before you listen, go and subscribe to the "Hunting The Ozarks" channel. Once you're done with the episode you definitely need to binge watch this new up and comer outdoor content creator.

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2020 Deer Season Breakdown | Highlights & Lessons Learned From One Of Our Best Seasons Ever

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Parker McDonald) — Thu, 11 Feb 2021 10:00:00 +0000

This has without a doubt been one of the greatest seasons we've had at Southern Ground Hunting. There have been lots of low points, but more highlights than anything. Parker and Drew wrap up deer season with this episode breaking down the key factors that they believe led them to success in the deer woods.

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Scout, Scout, Hunt | Breaking Down The Benefits Of In-Season Scouting For Public Land Whitetails with Shay Reed

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Parker McDonald) — Mon, 1 Feb 2021 10:00:00 +0000

It's becoming very clear that those fellas over in Arkansas just know what they're doing in the deer woods. This week's guest is no different. We're talking with Shay Reed about his in-season scouting strategies for hunting public land bucks in the delta region of Arkansas. Each part of the season offers it's own set of challenges and advantages. For example: September is scorching hot and miserable, but it might be your best opportunity to get in close for a shot at an unsuspecting and unpressured buck. Shay breaks down his seasonal changes from September through February, and gives us detailed information on what he's looking for during each stage of the deer season. Early Season, Acorn drop, "October Lull", Pre-Rut, Rut, Post Rut, & Late season. We talk food sources, bedding, funnels, and everything in between. Don't get too caught up in the fact that Shay primarily hunts low land areas, this episode covers so much that will benefit hunters in any terrain or part of the south.

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Hill Country, Swamps, Farm Land | How To Expand Your Knowledge of Hunting Bucks In Multiple Terrain Types with Matthew Reeves

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Sportsmen's Empire) — Mon, 25 Jan 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Today we're talking with Matthew Reeves of Southern Pursuit. Matt spends most of his time hunting both public and private lands in Alabama, but the nature of his job and past schooling as a forester has had him constantly moving around the southeast. Because of his situation, he's been forced to learn how to adapt to his surroundings and try to find success on bucks in different terrain types & habitat. From Florida, Alabama, Tennessee, & Georgia, Matt is constantly adding to his "hunting arsenal". There are so many different tactics discussed through the episode, it would be hard to summarize it all in one paragraph. However, if you find yourself hunting public land in the South, no matter what terrain type you may be in, you're sure to find something in this episode that you can relate with! Make sure to check out Matt's YouTube channel, Southern Pursuit, to see some of the cool hunts talked about in this episode.

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How To Hunt & Capitalize On Public Land Bucks During The Secondary Rut | Adam Crews

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Parker McDonald) — Mon, 11 Jan 2021 10:00:00 +0000

This week we're talking with our good friend Adam Crews of Tennessee about how he found success on a great public land buck during a late season "secondary rut" hunt in Kentucky. Adam breaks down his thought process going into this short 2 day out of state hunt, telling us what he was looking for & what sign he was keying in on that ultimately lead to him putting an arrow in a great buck. It's no secret that the month of November is a magical time for deer hunters in most of the country. It's the likely time of the year that most of us are putting in for vacation to have the best odds of killing a mature buck when he is most vulnerable. There's no doubt that it can be your best chance, however, December shouldn't be overlooked. There have been many studies about what is known as the secondary rut that would typically fall 28 days after the primary rut. These studies have narrowed down a lot of the rut action to one of two things: 1. Does that have not been bred yet, and 2. yearling/doe fawns that are coming into sexual maturity later in the season. As Adam experienced, this time of the year can be just as productive, and in some cases more productive than the primary rut. Adam shares with us the story of this specific hunt and how he used past experiences to put him in the right place to capitalize on a buck during this secondary rut.

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Hunting Bucks Where They Live | Breaking Down Hunting Pine Thickets, Clear Cuts & Alabama's Crazy Rut Times

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Parker McDonald) — Mon, 4 Jan 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Thanks for tuning into the Southern Ground Hunting Podcast. We've got a great episode this week. Our beloved co-host is TAGGED OUT in Alabama. Drew fills us in on the story and tactics that went into him filling his last buck tag. We're also joined by our buddy Jordan Pope, who also recently tagged out on public land in North Alabama, with two of his bucks being in a 3 day timespan. As always, when we share hunting stories, we're trying to dive a little deeper into the strategy of the hunt. Both Drew and Jordan's hunts, like so many of our past guests, were based around finding the thickest cover around. Specifically pine thickets & clear cuts. The more successful southern deer hunters we talk to, the more it drives home the point of big bucks staying in thick areas. While thick cover still comes into play during the rut, it can be hunted a little bit different. Jordan gives us some insight into how his setup changes around thick cover based on the time of the season and what point of the rut his area is in.

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2020's Golden Nuggets For Southern Public Land Bucks

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Sportsmen's Empire) — Mon, 28 Dec 2020 10:00:00 +0000

As 2020 comes to a close, a sigh of relief comes across the nation. As bad as this year was for us, we had some incredible guests on the podcast! This week, Parker is going to run you through some of the top "gold nuggets" from some of our most popular guests of the year. We hear success stories from every one of you all season long talking about how these guests helped you be successful in the whitetail woods. So to close out the year, we thought it would be great to highlight these pieces of wisdom from some of the greatest hunting minds we've had on the show. We'll look back on convos from guests like Michael Perry, Jamie McCay, Matt Powell, Nathan Killen, Reese Johnson & Land Smathers. All with different hunting styles, but tons of success chasing big mature public land bucks in the South.

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Buck Breakdown (Sleep Deprived Deer Hunting Podcast) - Hunter Lidsey

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Parker Mcdonald) — Mon, 21 Dec 2020 10:00:00 +0000

In this episode Parker and Hunter Lindsey breakdown two big buck hunts that Hunter was able to have in the 2020 season. The guys talk about the learning curve with hunting public land, but more importantly the things that Hunter has been doing to increase his odds.

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Rut Hunting Strategies | How Parker Killed His Third Alabama Buck of 2020

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Parker McDonald) — Wed, 16 Dec 2020 10:00:00 +0000

This week the guys are breaking down a couple of rut hunts that Parker had last week, resulting in filling his third buck tag for the season in Alabama. There were a lot of things that went into this hunt. 1) The grind. Perhaps one thing most people who kill a lot of public land bucks share in common is the desire to grind for as long as it takes. Go the extra mile, wake up 3 hours earlier, go places many are not willing to go, and do it for however long it takes. 2) Understanding thermals. As Parker talks about these hunts, he shares how much having a good understanding of thermals has contributed to his success more than almost anything. It's not hard to read buck sign and know what area to hunt. The hard part is knowing where to set up to get the opportunity to kill those bucks. Thermals can make or break you! 3) Hunting the area at the right time to have an encounter with a buck on your first sit... the rut! Mature bucks are in their most vulnerable state during the rut. If you have a spot you know holds big bucks, the rut is the best time to go after them.

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Mature Bucks In Steep Country | How To Key In On Terrain Features In Monotonous Big Woods with Jason Newton

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Parker McDonald) — Mon, 7 Dec 2020 10:00:00 +0000

We've got a great episode for you this week. We're talking with Jason Newton of North Georgia. We get into the nitty gritty of his hunting style, searching for mature bucks in the steep mountain country. Jason has killed some big bucks in his lifetime, mostly in the big woods/mountain country of Georgia. Today we're breaking down how he keys in on certain features in these steep hills and hollers, that tend to produce the most big bucks. We talk about wind, thermals, thick cover, but most importantly... terrain. If you're from the eastern portion of the south, you've more than likely dealt with some of the same type of territory as Jason. Big woods, monotonous, bluffs... just difficult to navigate land. As Jason points out in the episode, there are certain things that you can find in these places that can produce great mature bucks if you put in the time and effort. Jason also talks about the importance of being mobile in his hunting strategy, all the way down to the type of vehicle that he drives. Speaking of which, Jason's "Vandalizer" Van is a deer killing machine! This was one great episode, and you're sure to learn something no matter what part of the country you're hunting.

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Finding Pockets Of Deer | Drew's "Tale of Two Bucks"

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Parker McDonald) — Thu, 3 Dec 2020 10:00:00 +0000

There's an old phrase that hunters often use, "don't leave deer to find deer". That phrase holds true in today's podcast. Drew recaps his last two weeks of hunting, telling the stories of two different bucks he's killed since the last time we talked. We break down his hunt by talking about what led him to hunt that area. Not rubs, not scrapes, but good old fashioned deer tracks. The guys discuss the important of finding tracks and why it's an incredibly productive sign to look for. Drew tells us about this area where he had found a ton of tracks, and after hunting it several times the deer sightings did not seem to slow down. We've talked to several guests who consistently kill deer out of the same tree, which might go against the "first sit, best sit" theory. In this case, Drew continued to hunt this same spot and eventually it paid off. While the majority of this property has a pretty low deer density, this spot seemed to be a pocket. We've learned that once you've found a pocket of deer, you've found a great thing!

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Texas Public Land: Weird Laws, Lots Of Pressure, BIG BUCKS with Tyler Jones

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Parker McDonald, Tyler Jones) — Mon, 23 Nov 2020 10:00:00 +0000

One thing that doesn't come to mind when thinking about Texas, is of course public land. With such a small percentage of public, it can be extremely difficult to find a place to hunt without forking out thousands of dollars. Sure you have Whataburger on every corner, so there's a plus side to living in the Lonestar state. However, if you like to chase big bucks on public land, Texas can be a difficult feat to take on. Our good friends, Tyler and Kc, started documenting their adventures on Texas public for YouTube, and it has been a journey to watch. This week we are joined by one part of the duo, Tyler Jones. Tyler has had success on big bucks in Texas for back to back years, and he shares with us some of the strategies he's used to elevate himself above the rest. We discuss some of the difficulties that come with hunting on public land in Texas like: weird antler restrictions, heavy baiting culture, flat topography, & of course hunting pressure. We hear Tyler's take on those challenges, and how he has overcome them in his hunting style.

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Two Public Land Bucks, Two States, One Week

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Parker McDonald) — Mon, 16 Nov 2020 10:00:00 +0000

It's the magic time of the season for ALMOST everyone! During this episode, Parker and Drew are recapping their last two weeks of hunting. They discuss the deer movement during this time of the season, specifically in Alabama. Parker shares the story and strategies he used to kill a buck on public land in Alabama, mainly how our November could be translated to most state's October "Lull". He shares some of the things he believes can lead to success during a time when bucks tend to lay low, especially when trying to cautiously but aggressively get into a buck's core area. After that, Parker talks about his recent successful trip to Kentucky where he killed a stud mature buck, also on public land. The difference is, it's the heat of the rut and bucks could be anywhere. Parker tells us how he narrowed down his focus and was able to tag out extremely quick!

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Kentucky Rut Deer Camp Shenanigans

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Parker McDonald) — Mon, 9 Nov 2020 10:00:00 +0000

This week we're sitting around the campfire (kitchen table) at deer camp in Kentucky. We've got a few guests, some you may recognize and some you may not. We're just hanging out, shooting the bull, and talking about how we plan to kill big bucks on public land during the rut in Kentucky.

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How To Find & Hunt Big Bucks On A Clear Cut

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Parker McDonald) — Mon, 2 Nov 2020 10:00:00 +0000

This is a great episode for southern deer hunters! All across the south it's not uncommon to find big huge areas that have had all of the timber cut. Many hunters see this as a problem, however, it can be an incredible piece of property and can hold some of the biggest bucks in the area. On this episode, Parker and Drew both talk about buck encounters in these clear cut areas (cutovers) from the past week. Drew shares about his encounter with an awesome buck and how he plans to execute on him in the future. Parker breaks down a successful bow hunt in a clear cut from last weekend. He shares the reasoning behind hunting that specific spot, and how the whole hunt unfolded. Fortunately, he was able to notch a buck tag but not without putting in a ton of effort. You can also find this whole hunt on the Southern Ground Hunting YouTube channel!

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Just A Mississippi River Rat Killing Big Public Land Bucks with Land Smathers

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Parker McDonald) — Wed, 28 Oct 2020 09:00:00 +0000

It's episode 100! We've got a heck of an episode for you this week with Land Smathers of Mississippi. Land is a woodsman and self proclaimed "River Rat". He has had huge success on big public land river bottom bucks, and this week he's going to share a little insight into his strategies for consistently being successful. He talks with us about his trail camera strategy in the offseason, the food sources he's keying in on, creek crossings, the whole shebang! We get in the details as Land shares a story of a buck he targeted this year, and ultimately was successful at taking using the strategies mentioned. You're sure to love this episode, and we think it's an incredible way to cap off 100 episodes.

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Takeaways From Early Alabama Opener, 3 Deer On The Ground, & A BIG Buck Encounter On Public Land

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Parker McDonald) — Mon, 19 Oct 2020 06:06:16 +0000

This week Parker and Drew are going over some of their main takeaways from hunting the early Alabama opener. With 3 deer on the ground already, it would seem as though the deer movement has been good, however that is not the case for them, or many people they have talked to from the area. The guys talk in depth about the areas that are usually hotspots for the mid October opener, that just haven't produced any sightings, nor do they have the amount of sign that they usually have. They also tell the stories of the deer they have killed, talking further about the effectiveness of a high FOC arrow build & some of the tactics they used to come out of the woods successful. Parker also talks about an encounter he had with a huge, mature, and reclusive Alabama giant buck this weekend, and how it nearly worked out!

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When Should You Call A Tracking Dog? Shane Simpson Knows!

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Parker McDonald) — Mon, 12 Oct 2020 09:00:00 +0000

This week we're joined by our buddy Shane Simpson, talking all about tracking dogs: when you should call one, & what to do after the shot. You may know Shane from one of his many ventures: Calling All Turkeys, Shane Simpson YouTube, or the subject of this podcast... the Callie Chronicles. Shane has compiled a ton of data from his past several seasons as a tracking dog handler, and today you'll get to hear some of them. We go over specific scenarios, and Shane gives us the data to support his answers about the decisions you should be making after the shot. If you've bowhunted long enough, you know that sometimes a shot can be less desirable. It's just going to happen eventually. The good news is that today most states allow the aid of a tracking dog for your best chances at recovery. Unfortunately, a lot of bowhunters don't know how accessible a good tracking dog actually is in their area, so they make the mistake of pushing a hit deer and many times not recovering them. This is a great episode to start out the season, hopefully to help you make the best decisions on your next move after arrowing a whitetail.

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Early Season Food Sources - When Do They Change? How Do I Hunt Them? | Brodie Swisher

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Parker McDonald) — Mon, 28 Sep 2020 09:00:11 +0000

Brodie Swisher of Bowhunting.com joins the show this week. On episode 97, the guys are talking about food sources during the early season. It's no secret that during the month of September and into October, whitetail food changes rapidly. Sometimes it can even be as quick as one day and their whole food pattern changes. Brodie talks to us about his experiences in Tennessee and Kentucky, where he can hunt as early as the last weekend of August. He talks about the constant changes that he's learned to adapt to, and how he sets himself up for success during the early season in the south.

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My Gear Rundown | Saddle Hunting, Climbing Sticks, Filming Equipment, Arrow Setup

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Parker McDonald) — Mon, 21 Sep 2020 14:06:32 +0000

Thanks for tuning in to the Southern Ground Hunting podcast. The most common questions we get are usually revolving around the gear that we use. I'm personally not much of a gear junkie, however I do like to use things that are practical for my style of mobile public land hunting. In this episode, I, Parker, am going to give you a full break down of all the gear I'm using. We're going to talk about everything from saddles to kayaks & self filming equipment to arrow set up. Hopefully this will help anyone who is interested in a similar hunting style be able to overcome some of the intimidating learning curves that come with it.

Be sure to subscribe to the Southern Ground Hunting YouTube channel for detailed videos on most of the things discussed in this podcast! Good luck to everyone hitting the woods! #ExerciseDominion

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Missed Mature Buck Opportunity In Kentucky & 2020 Season Goals

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Parker McDonald) — Mon, 14 Sep 2020 09:00:26 +0000

Thanks for tuning in! We're excited that deer season is now opening up in states all over the country. Last week, Parker met up with some friends at the Kentucky deer camp talking about how to get on deer in the bluegrass state. A couple of days later, he had an encounter with what would have been the largest deer he's ever had an opportunity at. In this episode, Parker and Drew briefly discuss this encounter, what went wrong, and ultimately how the heartbreaking situation played out. After the short recap, the guys discuss some of the goals they have set for themselves this season, and to tickle the fancy of you tactics guys, they talk about some of the ways they plan to accomplish those goals. Topics include: setting up to hunt mature bucks instead of getting distracted by the high concentration of young buck sign, developing a system for making yourself effective in the woods on your setup, finding the common denominator areas that have produced success in the past, & having the patience to know when the time is right to go in for the kill.

Make sure you're subscribed to the Southern Ground Hunting YouTube channel, as well as the Tethrd Nation channel to watch the entire Kentucky hunt unfold, and probably have your heart broken at Parker's encounter.

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So How Should A Southerner Kill A Buck In Kentucky?

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Parker McDonald) — Mon, 7 Sep 2020 09:00:14 +0000

This week we're sitting down with Spencer Ford, Ricky Bullard, & Ray Harwood at Kentucky deer camp. These guys are straight up Florida buck killers. We discuss how we're executing hunting early season velvet bucks on public land. We talk about some of the similarities as well as some differences in hunting states like Kentucky. Ultimately, we're all convinced that simplicity is king out here.

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Hurricane Laura, And How She Helped Us Kill A GIANT Tennessee Velvet Buck

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Parker McDonald) — Tue, 1 Sep 2020 03:40:40 +0000

THE SEASON IS HERE!!! We've been waiting all summer for this magical time and it's just surreal that it's here now. This past weekend was the Tennessee Velvet hunt and we're going to recap our trip, which included a mega giant of a buck hitting the dirt by our good friend, Adam Crews. Hurricane Laura put a huge wrench in our plans this weekend. Spirits weren't very high and optimism was pretty low as well. However, we just decided to grind it out and hit a different piece of public land that we weren't planning to hunt. We dodged tornados, sat through monsoons, soaked from head to toe... but these crappy conditions may have been exactly what helped Adam kill the big buck in the mid day. In episode 93, we talk all about the area we hunted, and what went into ultimately being successful.

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Capitalizing On Velvet Bucks On Late Summer Patterns with Ben Harrison

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Parker McDonald) — Mon, 24 Aug 2020 09:00:04 +0000

Thanks for tuning in to the Southern Ground Hunting Podcast. We're going back to the vault to get fired up about chasing early season bucks. In this episode, we're talking with Ben Harrison about chasing velvet bucks on the early season velvet hunt in Tennessee. Ben talks about how he made some smart moves to capitalize on a deer that was still using summer food patterns, but as Ben mentions, one tree dropping early acorns was a deal breaker!

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How To TARGET & EXECUTE On Specific Public Land Bucks with Reese Johnson

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Parker McDonald) — Mon, 17 Aug 2020 09:00:33 +0000

Welcome to the Southern Ground Hunting Podcast, and thanks for tuning in. This week we're talking with Reese Johnson of Kentucky about how he targets specific public land bucks. For Reese, it takes a huge amount of grit and determination to find these bucks and key in on their home ranges. We go into detail on how he's doing this with the use of trail cameras and boots on the ground scouting at all times of the year. We discuss his trail camera strategies during the off-season, what terrain features he's looking for to funnel deer movement in his area, and we also talk about whether or not to be aggressive on these bucks, especially considering they're living in heavily hunted areas. When it comes to targeting a single mature buck, Reese seems to have a good hold on what works. Listen close, and hopefully you'll be able to take away some important information to help you come closer to tagging the buck of your dreams.

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Snorting The Fairy Dust. Building The Best Arrow For MAXIMUM Penetration | The Ranch Fairy

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Parker McDonald) — Mon, 10 Aug 2020 09:00:39 +0000

If you've been a bowhunter for a decent amount of time, you've likely encountered a situation where you put a less than perfect shot on an animal. Many of us have not recovered an animal due to poor penetration or a mechanical Broadhead malfunction. In this industry, you will likely be told that the best way to kill a deer with archery equipment is to use the fastest bow, the lightest arrow and a mechanical Broadhead that "flies like a field tip". Well, today's guest is going to tell you that this is nothing but a load of horse crap, and he's got scientific evidence to prove his point (no pun intended). Our guest today is none other than Troy Fowler, aka. The Ranch Fairy. Episode 90 is dedicated to helping you become the most lethal bow hunter in the woods, through guidance from Troy. He talks about everything from tuning your bow with excellence to achieve perfect arrow flight. We talk bare shaft tuning, SHARP cut on contact Broadheads, and finding the right arrow/broadhead combination to become more lethal. Troy also goes into his history in respiratory therapy, and how that helped him discover why maximum arrow penetration and razor sharp Broadheads are the most important aspect to hunting with a bow. The best part... he gets to test his theories on BIG Texas wild hogs. Spoiler alert: HE'S RIGHT!

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Having The PERSISTENCE To Kill World Class Bucks | Local Legends | Bobby Worthington Pt. 3

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Parker McDonald) — Fri, 7 Aug 2020 09:00:17 +0000

It's a sad day when we have to wrap up our 3 part conversation with Mr. Bobby Worthington, as well as our summer series "Local Legends". However, it has been so much fun to bring to you what we believe to be some of the best hunting podcasts that live in podcast land. In this, part 3, Bobby caps off his 3 keys to success for killing mature whitetails with the last part, persistence. We have all heard the phrase "You can't kill em from the couch". Well, for Mr. Worthington that phrase couldn't be more true. In this episode, he breaks down the "2nd grade arithmetic" that it takes to realize that your best odds at killing a mature whitetail are when you're actually in the tree hunting him. You've heard it before, but the detail and visualization that you'll get from Bobby will likely not compare to your previous knowledge. It's very hard to argue with a man who has been as successful as Mr. Worthington, so before you try to talk about barometric pressure, moon phases, and blah blah blah, go ahead and listen to this episode. You just might learn something!

We're also proud to announce that we have picked a winner for the Tethrd Phantom and will be sharing that in this episode! Thank you all for participating, and thank you to Tethrd for being a partner of this giveaway and the Southern Ground Hunting Podcast.

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Stand Placement, Funnels, Big Rubs & Mock Scrapes - Pt. 2 | Local Legends | Bobby Worthington

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Parker McDonald) — Fri, 31 Jul 2020 09:00:08 +0000

It has been a long week for some of us, just waiting for part 2 of our conversation with Bobby Worthington. In part 1, Bobby shared with us the three things that he believes are the most important to killing a mature buck: 1) Hunt him during the rut. 2) Finding the perfect tree. 3) Persistence. He went into depth about how to effectively hunt your target buck during the rut.

This week we're diving deep into number two, Stand placement. Bobby shares with us his strategy of finding and hunting funnels during the rut, but not just any funnel. We'll talk in depth about the sign that he is looking for surrounding each funnel, and why he chooses that specific spot out of all others. Bobby also talks in depth about the types of rubs and scrapes he's looking for, and even how, why, and where he's going to most likely put a mock scrape in his shooting window. Just when you thought he couldn't get any better, sure enough, he does it again. Thanks for listening!

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3 Keys To Success For Killing The Most Mature Buck In Your Area - Pt. 1 | Local Legends | Bobby Worthington

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Parker McDonald) — Fri, 24 Jul 2020 09:00:32 +0000

Very rarely do you find someone with so much knowledge, it simply leaves you speechless. This week's guest, Bobby Worthington, had our mouths hanging wide open with the amount of knowledge he dropped. Bobby is a lifetime die hard big buck killer, author, & world champion traditional archer. He is hailed by many as the best deer hunter alive, and some say the best that ever lived. He has had 6 bucks featured in North American Whitetail magazine, most of which were taken on public land in Tennessee. In this two part podcast, Mr. Worthington breaks down the 3 things that he believes are the keys to success for killing the most mature bucks in your area: Hunting him during the rut, Stand Placement, Persistence. Now I'm sure you're probably thinking, "Duh, I've heard all of that before". Well let me tell you, you've never heard it like this. The detail that is discussed in this episode will have you writing so fast, you may have to put out a fire. If there were ever a podcast episode that will have you listening over and over again, just because you want to make sure you absorb everything... THIS IS IT! Don't zone out, make sure you don't have anything to do for the next couple of hours, because this one is going to get you fired up!

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Shortening The Public Land Hunting Learning Curve | Local Legends | Josh Bell

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Parker McDonald) — Fri, 17 Jul 2020 01:00:06 +0000

This week's local legend comes from the great state of Arkansas. Josh Bell isn't the typical "Local Legend", in fact he's the youngest LL we've ever had on the series. However, he came highly recommended to us by his fellow Arkansas hunters. We talk about how he has excelled on public land in just a short amount of time. If you're looking for some tips and tricks to shorten the learning curve to public land hunting, look no further! Josh has a can-do, white knuckle, you can't stop me, gritty attitude when it comes to being aggressive on public land bucks, and those characteristics are what helps him get on deer consistently. We dive into his hunting style, fitness, and aggressive strategies for killing big deer.

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Hunting Mature Bucks In The Florida Everglades | Local Legends | Ryan Carter

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Parker McDonald) — Fri, 10 Jul 2020 01:00:15 +0000

We talk to some interesting people throughout this podcast, especially during the Local Legends series. That being said, in this episode we're talking about something we have never covered before, and that you've likely not heard talked about much in the past. That's hunting mature bucks in the South Florida Everglades. Ryan Carter is this week's legend, and for good reason. You've heard us say that hardcore public land hunters in Florida are among some of the best deer hunters in the US. That definitely holds true still, but to take it a step further... the freaking EVERGLADES? Ryan tells us some of the differences in hunting his region, some of which will surprise you. The Local Legends series is made to highlight average deer hunters with above average success, and Ryan is no exception to that. He talks about the rut (which starts in JUNE), and how it affects the deer season (starting in late JULY). We also cover his stand locations to maximize any opportunity he gets on a mature buck during the season, which are scarce. You're going to love this episode, and it won't take long to realize why Ryan is one of this year's Local Legends.

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It's Not Just Deer Hunting, It's Mature Buck Hunting | Local Legends | Nathan Killen

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Parker McDonald) — Fri, 3 Jul 2020 11:38:48 +0000

This week on the Southern Ground Hunting podcast we're kicking off the Local Legends series with an absolute big buck killing machine, Nathan Killen. Nathan lives and hunts in the Appalachian mountains of Virginia, and has a track record for consistently killing mature bucks year after year. From a young age Nathan began learning that hunting deer and hunting mature bucks were two different games. As he began figuring that out, he started changing his tactics on public land and as luck would have it, he started killing bigger, more mature bucks than any of his hunting buddies. If you were to simply take a look at his social media accounts, you would think this is a guy hunting in the midwest states like Iowa, Indiana, Illinois or Kansas, however, that's not the case. Nathan has hunted the Appalachian mountains for his whole life. Mountain bucks are just different. Typical to most mountainous areas, Nathan's stomping grounds struggle with low deer densities and high hunting pressure. Add the fact that he's regularly covering 1500+ ft of elevation per hunt, and you come to the realization that it takes a hardcore fella to accomplish the things that Nathan has. In this episode, we cover as many aspects of hunting mountain bucks as we can in a short amount of time. Nathan talks about his precision stand placement, keying in on a buck's core area, how he scouts, and most importantly to him... where the acorns are at. Taking mature mountain bucks is not an easy task, but Nathan seems to have developed a winning formula that you are sure to learn from no matter what your hunting scenario is.

Throughout the Local Legends series, we're going to be talking about some really exciting stuff. We're giving away a brand new Tethrd Phantom saddle! It's super easy to win, just listen to this episode to find out how!

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Gear We Love, Gear We Hate, Gear We Love To Hate

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Sportsmen's Empire) — Fri, 26 Jun 2020 02:37:24 +0000

We're only 2 months away from sitting in a tree and chasing whitetails for the 2020 season. With fall creeping up on us, it's time to start prepping all of our gear. Thanks for tuning in, and on episode 83 Parker and Drew are discussing some of the new products they're going to be using this year. The guys are also going to let you know about a few things that they have been using, that are just really great. Of course for every good product in the hunting industry, there's 3 or 4 really dumb ones. Don't lie, we've all been fooled by really good marketing telling us that this product is all we need to kill that big buck only to find out that we were duped into a scam. Well the guys are going to talk about a few of those things, and some of the worst of the worst products they've ever used.

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RIVER BOTTOM HUNTING 101 | How To Effectively Hunt BIG River Bottom Bucks In The South

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Parker McDonald) — Fri, 19 Jun 2020 03:46:45 +0000

Hunting in the South is a difficult task as it is, especially when you're targeting mature bucks. Add that already challenging scenario to the chance that your hunting grounds could be completely under water in a moments notice, well, that sounds like a nightmare! For a large portion of southern hunters, this scenario is their every day reality when hunting river bottom public or private land. If you listen to Southern Ground Hunting often, you know that we make it a point to never make excuses for lack of success. When you're a grinder, you figure out a way to make it work even when everything is up against you. Our guest this week, Caleb Gammill, is a great representation of those values. Caleb spends most of his time hunting the public land river bottoms of Arkansas with a ton of success. In this episode Caleb gives us great insight into his style of mobile hunting in unfavorable conditions, and shares how he has adapted varying water levels in the areas he hunts, even some cases where he believes the water gives him great advantages using his pirogue. We dive deep into river bottom buck bedding and how he hunts those beds with good success. Perhaps the most informative segment of this podcast was discussing thermals in places with tons of water and very little terrain. Honestly, there's more meat in this episode than you could ever type in a description, so get ready to take some notes! This is River Bottom Hunting 101!

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What Are Your Biggest Deer Hunting Regrets?

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Parker McDonald) — Fri, 5 Jun 2020 05:37:44 +0000

As hunters, it's our responsibility to make sure we have no regrets when it comes to our time spent in the woods. This is a sport that we are all passionate about. We live and breathe whitetails. Where's the fun in having regrets about something you love so much? In fact, the entire Southern Ground Hunting brand is built on the idea that we chase the experience that we desire, which leaves little room for regret. That said, the truth is that we all probably have a little bit of regret if we're being honest. Whether it be the a buck that got away because we weren't practiced and ready, or maybe you made a bad decision to take an unethical shot at last light. Whatever the case, if we all thought about it, we could probably all come up with a list of things that maybe we would do differently if given a second chance. In this episode, Parker and Drew have a candid conversation about some of the regrets they have experienced in their years of experience in the whitetail woods. In typical Southern Ground fashion, we're not just simply going to tell you those stories. The guys try to take this opportunity to share the lessons they learned through the regrets. The things that made them better at the sport because of these experiences. Chances are that you've probably experienced some of the same scenarios, but if you haven't then maybe you'll learn something through their failures.

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Back To Deer Hunting with A Modern Day Fred Bear

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Parker McDonald) — Fri, 29 May 2020 10:13:16 +0000

Begin DEER HUNTING podcasts in 3...2...1. Thanks for tuning into the Southern Ground Hunting podcast! As much as we all love turkey hunting, we're glad to be back talking about southern deer hunting. This week we're joined by Anthony and Luke Parker. You all know Luke, so he needs no introduction. His dad, however, is a one of a kind fella! Anthony is a many of many hats, including his Fred Bear hat which is where the title of this episode is drawn from. He's a traditional bow hunter, a certified archery instructor, "self-bow" builder, and one of the best taxidermists around. Born and raised in Alabama, Anthony's interest in traditional archery and taxidermy began at an early age. He tells us about his childhood, bringing dead animals home and skinning them in his closet. He also talks about his start in the world of traditional bows, as well as traditional bow building. As you can imagine, taxidermists have some pretty funny stories. In this episode, Anthony shares a story about a "dead" fox squirrel that decided he didn't want to be dead yet!

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Tennessee Turkey Recap | The Story Of The Gobbler Called "White Lightening"

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Parker McDonald) — Fri, 22 May 2020 04:18:57 +0000

We're sad to say that this will be the last episode of the turkey season podcasts. Fear not, deer season is just right around the corner! We're going to get back to the grind of deer season prep next week! To end turkey season, Parker and Drew are recapping the recent trip Parker took to Tennessee to hunt public land gobblers. To say this trip was successful would be the understatement of the year. Not only did Parker punch two turkey tags, he had one of the most memorable turkey hunts that has ever existed... maybe ever! He got the rare opportunity to take a white gobbler, a once in a lifetime bird. In episode 79, Parker tells the story of the hunt for the longboard he calls "White Lightening". The guys discuss the tactics, the hunt, and ultimately the experience that surrounded this amazing day in the woods.

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Late Season Turkey Hunting with Andy Melton & David Williams of Longbeard Legends

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Sportsmen's Empire) — Sat, 16 May 2020 00:12:25 +0000

Only a few southern states offer opportunities to hunt turkeys until mid-May. This week we're talking all about late season turkey hunting with our friends Andy Melton & David Williams of Longbeard Legends. These Tennessee turkey hunting machines drop some serious knowledge about what it takes to bag a late season gobbler, when it seems like most of them either still have hens or want nothing to do with your calls. Along with guest co-host Adam Crews, we discuss different strategies on how to punch a tag during this last difficult part of the season. Parker brings a scenario to the table about a specific public land gobbler he has been hunting on his trip to Tennessee. The guys break down possible access, how close to get to his roost, what type of calls he should make, and how to predict his possible travel. This is a fun episode with a great group of guys. Make sure to check out Longbeard Legends on all social media platforms, as well as on YouTube. Thanks for listening!

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10 Things I've Learned About Turkey Hunting

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Sportsmen's Empire) — Fri, 8 May 2020 04:04:55 +0000

We're coming at you live from the Walmart parking lot somewhere in Tennessee! Thanks for tuning in to episode 77 of the Southern Ground Hunting podcast. As Parker is wrapping his season with a 10 day turkey hunting trip to Tennessee, he decided to share with you the 10 things he's learned about turkey hunting this year, and in seasons passed. Some of these are things many of you already know, but for you beginners this is going to be a great resource for you to learn from Parker's mistakes. Public land turkey hunting in the south can be one of the most difficult things to do, but these birds get under your skin. They are dumb, smart and everything in between. We just can't ever completely figure them out it seems like! That being said, you can consistently be learning every time you walk into the turkey woods. Parker shares some of those lessons. Enjoy!

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THREE GOBBLERS in THREE DAYS! Adapting To Public Land Hunting Pressure with Jordan Pope

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Sportsmen's Empire) — Sat, 2 May 2020 12:36:14 +0000

Thank you for listening to episode 76 of the Southern Ground Hunting Podcast. In this week's episode, we're talking with Jordan Pope of North Alabama. Like many turkey hunters, Jordan has had a hard time adapting to the hunting pressure on public land during the coronavirus pandemic. With many people out of work, the turkey woods have become a popular destination for many hunters who might otherwise only hunt the weekends on a normal season. The already paranoid gobblers have become very wary, and after 120+ boot miles this season, Jordan knew he had to change up his tactics for the last week of the season. This was a fun conversation as we discussed Jordan's thought process leading up to the last week. He shares some hunting pressure horror stories, some close calls, and finally the successful hunts. Public land hunting is a game of adaptation. More times than not, your success is going to be determined by how much you are willing to adapt to your surroundings. Enjoy the show!

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PERSISTENCE KILLS TURKEYS | Tagged Out In Two States with Ricky Bullard

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Sportsmen's Empire) — Fri, 24 Apr 2020 03:12:09 +0000

In episode 75, we're talking with Ricky Bullard about his 2020 turkey season, tagging out on gobblers in both Florida and Georgia. As an adult-onset turkey hunter, his evolution started with a successful turkey hunt on his first time out. That hunt got him hooked on chasing these birds, and he hasn't let up since. This year was no different, however the outcome was better than he could've imagined. We talk to Ricky about all of the birds he killed this season, and he breaks down each of those hunts. There are a lot of tactics discussed, but at the end of the day PERSISTENCE is what made him so successful this year. Hunting in bad weather, high hunting pressure, about everything you can imagine when dealing with public land while no one is working due to Covid 19. Despite these things, Ricky managed to punch all of his tags in both states. Thanks for listening!

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Gobblers vs. Bucks, & A Hen Named "Carol Baskin" with Walter Lee

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Sportsmen's Empire) — Fri, 17 Apr 2020 03:06:10 +0000

This week we're joined by Walter Lee, of the "Chasing Tales Outdoors Podcast", to talk about his rookie season in the turkey woods. Walter has been a "turkey hunter" for awhile, but just never too seriously. This year, due to the current state of the nation, he's been able to hunt gobblers in the public swamps of Florida more than ever. Walter tells us about his season, including a cool success story from his first successful turkey hunt. Parker and Drew tell the story from this same morning about a hen they encountered nicknamed "Carol Baskin".

The guys also talk about the differences in turkey and deer hunting. Walter makes a pretty bold claim that he now enjoys turkey hunting more than deer hunting! We breakdown the differences and similarities, and everyone in the conversation shares their take on the age old question, "Which one would you choose"?

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Crazy Bout Turkey Hunting with Si Colley

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Sportsmen's Empire) — Fri, 10 Apr 2020 14:09:39 +0000

Thank you for tuning in to another episode of the Southern Ground Hunting podcast. Today on episode 73 we're chatting with Si Colley from Alabama. Si is an absolute turkey NUT. When you live and breathe this game, it can be pretty discouraging when you have a tough season. The 2019 season was just that! Si hunted nearly every day and for the first time ever, didn't fill a single tag. However, the 2020 season has been much different. Si currently has 4 Alabama tags filled, and has watched 7 birds die this season. Our conversation revolves around staying persistent, even when things aren't going your way. All it takes is one split second for everything to change. This was especially true for Parker this week! He shares how tough the last 2 weeks have been, having only heard a gobble one day out of the last 6 hunted. Everything changed this week when he got to punch another tag on public land. Persistence is EVERYTHING! Sometimes you just got to go, even when nothing is going your way. Thanks for listening!

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Aggressive Turkey Hunting Success in Alabama and Tennessee

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Sportsmen's Empire) — Fri, 3 Apr 2020 21:25:38 +0000

This week we are continuing turkey season with some SUCCESS STORIES! We're joined by our friend, Adam Crews and we're just shootin' the bull and swapping some recent gobbler kill stories. Adam lives in Tennessee and had a heck of a hunt with his 13 year old son during the Tennessee juvenile hunt on public land. They were able to get him his first bird! That's what memories are made of. Adam shares the reason for their set up for a mid-day turkey hunt, and obviously it worked. We continue on to talk about Parker's public land bird that was just a little bit... unorthodox. The story is absolutely wild! Not to give it away, but you've probably never heard of a turkey hunt like this one!

Episode 72 covers different tactics, but the overall theme is being AGGRESSIVE on these public land birds. We discuss river bottom turkeys, mountain birds, creative access and lessons learned, but we don't hesitate to take advantage of having a good old fashioned hunting conversation with hunting buddies. You can check out the video of Parker's bird by clicking this link and watching on the Sportsmen's Nation YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9yVszAfb0vE

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Turkey Hunting Out Of State with Joey Bell

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Sportsmen's Empire) — Fri, 27 Mar 2020 02:00:42 +0000

For some folks, Turkey hunting is a fun hobby to do on the weekends. For Joey Bell, it's a lifestyle. Tennessee is regarded as one of the best turkey states in the southeast, maybe even the country. Luckily, our guest this week calls the Volunteer state home, and has found his love for the outdoors through chasing longbeards all over the hills and hollers of Tennessee. Joey is not only an avid turkey hunter, but also the chapter president for the Tennessee Backcountry Hunters and Anglers. In episode 71, we discuss some of the things coming up with BHA, but the focus is on hunting out of state public land for different turkey species. Last year we had Joey on the show, and he told us about an upcoming trip he had to Nebraska after his first Merriam. Today, Joey tells us about the success he had on that trip, which was pretty incredible. This year, he's headed to Oklahoma and Kansas to try to punch a tag on some Rios, and he tells us about the planning and preparation he did before deciding on the final destinations. If you ever want to plan an out of state turkey hunt, check this episode out!

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Effectively Hunting Turkeys In Any Weather Condition with Zach Lucas

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Sportsmen's Empire) — Fri, 20 Mar 2020 02:00:01 +0000

Have you ever looked at the weather forecast and wondered, "How am I supposed to turkey hunt in these conditions"? As we all know, the spring can throw us a ton of curve balls when it comes to weather. Pop up thunderstorms, cold fronts, wind, rain, fog... all of which can take a toll on our days in the field chasing those already difficult birds. This week we're talking with Zach Lucas, of Kingdom Connection, about how he utilizes different strategies depending on what the weather looks like. Most die hard turkey hunters are successful for one reason, that's being in the woods no matter what. Zach is one of those die hard, rare breed turkey hunters. He hunts almost every day of the season, and has had success in all weather conditions. He shares with us some of the things that he has done to make the most of every day he spends in the field, rain or shine. Make sure to check out "Kingdom Connection" on YouTube for some killer turkey hunting content from Zach and his buddies this season.

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How To Kill Turkeys When They Ain't Gobbling with Drew Able

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Sportsmen's Empire) — Fri, 13 Mar 2020 14:40:27 +0000

Welcome to the Southern Ground Hunting Podcast. This week we've got an ultra tactical episode with Drew Able, all about how to kill turkeys based on several different variables. Drew is the owner and founder of Foot On DA Head game calls, based in Alabama. Drew talks about his start in the call making industry, and how he really just started because he wanted to make better calls for himself to become a better turkey hunter. IT WORKED! Parker and Drew get very tactical in this episode, as Parker asks questions based on certain scenarios that we all find ourselves in from time to time. Questions like:

"They're not gobbling! What do I do now?"

"He's gobbling like crazy on the roost. How close should I get? What calls should I make?"

"There's a bird gobbling 200 yards away but I'm sitting over really fresh sign. Should I stay put or move in closer?"

These are just a few of the scenarios that are discussed in episode 68. From the novice to the veteran turkey hunter, there are sure to be things in this episode that will help you become a better turkey hunter!

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Turkey Season Kickoff - How To Hunt SPRING GOBBLERS Like CATMAN

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Sportsmen's Empire) — Sat, 7 Mar 2020 03:00:15 +0000

We're officially kicking off turkey season podcasts this week on episode 68! We're sitting down at the Catman Outdoors headquarters in Tennessee, talking to none other than Jonathan Boehme, aka, CATMAN. If you're unfamiliar with Jonathan and you're a turkey hunter, you NEED to get up right now and search "Catman Outdoors" on YouTube. There you'll find hours and hours of kick butt hunting & fishing content that will keep you entertained for a very long time. The thing that makes Catman stick out is that he is completely self taught in almost everything he does. In this episode, you'll hear him talk about when he first had the desire to go out and hunt. The story is actually pretty hilarious! From that point to now, Jonathan has come a long ways and documented almost everything on film from the very beginning.

We talk in depth with Jonathan about his process for killing gobblers on public land in Tennessee. You'll hear him share his tactics that continue to produce lots of birds every season. Thanks for listening!

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How Does The Hunting Public Tackle The South? with Aaron Warbritton and Zach Ferenbaugh

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Sportsmen's Empire) — Fri, 21 Feb 2020 13:00:01 +0000

This week on the Southern Ground Hunting Podcast, we're catching up with a couple of fellas who you may know. We're talking with Aaron Warbritton & Zach Ferenbaugh from The Hunting Public. If you follow their videos on YouTube, you already know that these guys are absolutely cranking out quality hunting content from public land across the US. Zach took his first trip to chase whitetails in the hills of Alabama in January of 2019, while Aaron's first southern deer hunt took place recently in the public land swamps of Mississippi. Both in incredibly different terrain types, but also a good representation of whitetail deer hunting across the south. We ask 3 main questions in this episode:

What was your expectation and how did you prepare going into the trip?
How did you execute during the hunt?
What would you do different when hunting the south in the future?

Both Zach & Aaron give some great insight on their southern trips that you're sure to enjoy!

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You Don't Need An Outfitter! How To Hunt Public Land Bucks On A Budget with Jacob Emery

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Sportsmen's Empire) — Fri, 14 Feb 2020 16:00:03 +0000

This week we're talking with Jacob Emery, of "The Huntin' Grounds TV". Jacob is your every day average guy. Like a lot of us, he works hard to balance work & family life with his addiction to chasing big bucks any chance he gets. In episode 66, Jacob talks about his last two seasons where he capitalized on multiple public land bucks, including 3 Tennessee studs. We're breaking down his tactics, but the overall theme of this podcast revolves around taking advantage of the endless hunting opportunities we have across the US on our public lands. If you're like us, you grew up watching hunting shows on tv, where it seemed like if you wanted to be successful you had to have a bunch of money to pay an outfitter. That's simply NOT TRUE! Jacob proves year in and year out that if you have the drive, you can do it on a very small budget.

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Lessons Learned From The 2019 Season

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Sportsmen's Empire) — Sat, 8 Feb 2020 01:00:09 +0000

At the end of every deer season, we hunters would all benefit from examining our season. What worked? What didn't work? What lessons did I take away? Those are all questions we should ask ourselves. Episode 65 is all about that! Parker and Drew are talking about some of the things that they have been able to take away from this season. The sport of hunting is a giant chess match, and if you don't learn to play the game... YOU'LL LOSE! We want to see every listener learn from their mistakes, and punch tags on the regular. While the guys are talking, take your own mental notes of things that you can take away from this season to make 2020 a banner year! Thanks for listening!

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Hunting BIG BUCKS in BIG WOODS with Michael Perry & Jamie McCay

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Parker McDonald) — Fri, 31 Jan 2020 17:47:46 +0000

This week on the Southern Ground Hunting Podcast ep. 64, we're joined by two returning guests, Jamie McCay and Michael Perry. Both of these Alabama public land hunters are notorious in their area for consistently killing larger than average mature bucks in places where most people are lucky to see a spike. This season was no different. Michael and Jamie both tagged out with 3 wall hangers, having what could only be considered a dream season. The crazy thing is, for these guys it's not a matter of "if they kill big bucks this year", it's "when they kill big bucks this year"... every year. We've had so much feedback from both of these guys episodes in the past that we decided we needed to get them on the show together to break down and compare their process for finding and hunting these deer in high pressure, low deer density areas. In this episode you'll find out their scouting process, trail camera strategies, how they're finding a bucks core area, and likely the best information you've ever heard on hunting BLUFF GAPS in mountainous terrain. You're in for a treat!

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"X Marks The Spot" | Putting Yourself In The Right Position To Kill Big Bucks with Matt Powell

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Sportsmen's Empire) — Fri, 24 Jan 2020 03:00:08 +0000

We're especially excited about episode 63. Parker is talking with an absolute buck killer, Matt Powell. Matt has started to build a reputation of killing mature bucks consistently in multiple states, year after year. In fact, this season he has killed 5 bucks with a total of 710 inches of antler on the ground! When a guy is being as consistent as Matt, eventually we all have to realize that he's not just lucky. Matt talks with Parker about what he does to put himself in the right position to kill big bucks on a regular basis. From spending time scouting aerial maps at home, post season scouting, running cameras, and just spending a lot of time in a tree each season, there are a lot of things that Matt says have attributed to his success. In this episode, you'll get to hear Matt go into deep detail on many of the things he's doing to put arrows in bucks in multiple states, year after year.

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The State Of The Hunting Union

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Parker McDonald) — Fri, 17 Jan 2020 01:00:03 +0000

We interrupt your regularly scheduled tactics based podcast to bring you an important message. In episode 62, we're talking about Parker's observations at the ATA show in Indy. While the hunting industry is full of great products and people, there is an ugly side of it. How do we change it? Is there even a solution? There is no doubt a decline in license sales, and hunter recruitment is at an all time low. Parker and Drew talk about some things that can be done to change the current climate within the hunting community. It takes an army, but it starts with YOU. This podcast is quite different from what the guys normally talk about, but it's important for all of us to remember that we have a responsibility to preserve our lifestyle. We all love to shoot big bucks, but at the end of the day it's about more than that. How can we change this culture? Well, here's what we think...

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The NEW Tethrd Phantom Saddle with Greg Godfrey & Ernie Power

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Sportsmen's Empire) — Fri, 10 Jan 2020 19:41:12 +0000

Welcome to episode number 61 of the Southern Ground Hunting podcast. Today we're LIVE at the ATA show with Greg Godfrey and Ernie Power from Tethrd, I'm talking to them about the release of the NEW Tethrd Phantom Saddle. If you're a public land hunter, and you're not familiar with a saddle yet... LISTEN TO THIS!!! The saddle is one of the most versatile, lightest and practical ways to hunt. The Mantis was the first saddle from Tethrd, and without a doubt it made it's mark on the mobile hunting community. However the new Phantom improved in so many areas. Here's a couple of our focuses in this convo: Comfort channels, adjustable amsteel bridge, improved waist belt, leg straps, weight, sizing, and several more things.

I think you're really going to like this. If you want to know more, check out tethrdnation.com. The release will be in February 2020 so make sure you keep your eyes peeled and your wallets ready!

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Reaping The Rewards of Staying Mobile with Nick Williams

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Sportsmen's Empire) — Fri, 3 Jan 2020 04:16:05 +0000

Welcome to the Southern Ground Hunting podcast. Thanks for joining! On Episode 60, we're joined by Nick Williams, aka. Nutterbuster, talking about an Alabama public land SOA hunt he went on last week. During this hunt, Nick and his dad both killed personal best bucks, and it wasn't just coincidence. Nick tells us about how he scouted the area with a limited amount of time allowed. Not only that, but it was months before his hunt actually took place. With deer patterns constantly changing from early season to fall and fall to winter, this made them have to adapt to the situation and stay mobile to find the deer. We discuss his equipment, strategies, and mindset going into the hunt. The last two weeks, Nick has been on a deer killing spree. In fact, he just sat down to record after dragging another one out of the woods! Listen closely to this episode, as there are some things discussed that you'll need to engrave into your mind as a deer hunter!

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Texas Hog Dog Knife Stickin' Recap

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Sportsmen's Empire) — Fri, 27 Dec 2019 05:17:08 +0000

This episode was a little wild! Parker got to come home to Texas for the holidays. Him, his dad & brother-in-law sat down to recap a hog hunt they all went on earlier this week, using a knife as the main weapon. Parker describes the experience in full detail. The wild pig epidemic across the south is nothing to joke about, and Texas holds the highest population of feral hogs in the US. These critters are causing farmers and ranchers millions of dollars in damage and there are only a few proven methods of keeping the population in check. One of them... using dogs. The guys talk about the differences in this style of hunting vs. what they're used to doing. Is a hog different than a deer? Should I feel okay with stabbing something? Should you respect one species of animal more than another? These are all questions that are discussed in episode 59. Thanks for listening!

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Rutcation, Hunter Ethics, Hunting Mobile on Private

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Parker McDonald) — Fri, 20 Dec 2019 03:28:43 +0000

In episode 58, the guys are catching up about a week full of hunting the rut in Alabama. Drew spent most of his time with his old man hunting private land, while Parker and his dad were being poor and hunting public land. This was the best rut Parker has ever seen on public land in Alabama, and even managed to put a buck on the ground. Drew had a great encounter with a buck on private land, hunting an overlooked area on his club. Through the convo Parker gets on a soapbox about hunter ethics on public land.

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Rut Strategies, Hunting Hard Edges, & Drew Using Backstrap for Jerky

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Sportsmen's Empire) — Fri, 6 Dec 2019 01:00:12 +0000

Welcome back to the Southern Ground Hunting Podcast. In episode 57, Drew and I are talking about our season to this point. Drew finally got some meat in the freezer this week that wasn't killed with his Toyota. The only questionable thing is that he used one of the best cuts of meat... for jerky! Your loss, Drew. I get to share the heartbreaking story of my first Alabama rifle hunt of the season. I'll talk about the lessons learned and why I think it happened, but then I go into talking about the area I'm hunting. This year has been the year of opportunity for me. I've no doubt seen more deer than ever before, and in this episode I'm narrowing down the reasons why I think this is happening. In a nutshell... transitions, hard edges, funnels & pines have all played a huge part. Drew and I discuss these strategies and how we will apply them going into the Alabama rut. Enjoy!

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Is Florida The Hardest Whitetail State? Catching Up with Walter Lee

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Sportsmen's Empire) — Fri, 29 Nov 2019 01:00:01 +0000

This week we're catching up with Mr. Chasing Tales, Walter Lee. Episode 56 finds me in central Florida, trying to figure out how to kill a legal public land buck. The conversation revolves around the difficulty of this state and who better to talk to than my friend, and host of the Chasing Tales Outdoors Podcast, Walter. We discuss antler restrictions, food sources (or lack there of), and the differences between Florida and other states in the Southeast. I'm a sucker for a good challenge, and Florida public land whitetail hunting has become one thing that I really want to conquer.

Make sure to follow Chasing Tales Outdoors on Facebook and Instagram. Subscribe to their podcast and YouTube channel for a ton of great outdoor content!

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Luke's Big Buck Breakdown

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Sportsmen's Empire) — Fri, 22 Nov 2019 01:00:24 +0000

On episode 55, I’m talking with Drew and Luke about how our season has gone to this point. Lucky for us, everyone in this episode put some meat in the freezer this week! Drew’s wasn’t quite what he was looking for, but it’s venison nonetheless. We’re going to start off with the story about the doe that I shot with my bow on a newer chunk of public land. From the way I chose the area, to the shot, to the tracking dog debacle that ensued in the wee hours of the morning. Luke had some success this weekend as well on a big Alabama buck that he’s been after all season. Thanks to modern technology in game cameras & some quick research on how to make a mock scrape, Luke was able to run an arrow through this big boy. I hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did!

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Smackdown Outdoors with Doug Glimmerveen

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Parker McDonald) — Fri, 15 Nov 2019 01:00:01 +0000

Thanks for listening to episode 54! This week we’re giving you something a little bit different. I recently got to be a guest on the Smackdown Outdoors Podcast with Doug Glimmerveen. Our conversation was so much fun that I just wanted to share it with all of you! We talk a lot about some of the adversity that we face as outdoorsmen, and some of the ways we can fix them. In this day and age, it can be tough to be a hunter. Doug and I address those issues, but take the responsibility on ourselves for the resolution. I think you’ll enjoy this!

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Ridges, Ditches, Military Crests, & Creek Bottoms - How To Use Topography For Whitetail Hunting

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Parker McDonald) — Fri, 8 Nov 2019 22:41:38 +0000

In this episode, me and Drew are talking about how we use topography features in finding the right setup for hill country whitetail hunting. We discuss the different terrain features like ridges, ditches, military crests, and creek bottoms, and how we see whitetails use those features in their travel.

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North Georgia Mountain Bucks with Jonah Abraham

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Parker McDonald) — Fri, 1 Nov 2019 02:00:04 +0000

This week’s episode is focused around chasing mature bucks in the mountain country of North Georgia. I’m joined by my new friend Jonah Abraham, and we’re discussing his strategies for being successful in this steep terrain. Jonah just recently switched to hunting solely on public land and has worked hard to figure out these mountain bucks. We discuss their bedding, travel and food sources in the areas that seem difficult to pinpoint. We also talk about his main strategy of hunting in overlooked areas. You’re in for a treat with this episode!

As always, thank you for listening! If you want more Southern Ground Hunting in your life, make sure to follow on facebook & instagram. You can also subscribe to the Sportsmen’s Nation YouTube channel for killer video content!

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It’s Not “Grinding” If Everything Goes Right

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Parker McDonald) — Fri, 25 Oct 2019 01:14:50 +0000

Episode 51 is one of those that every podcast host dreams about recording. We talk to big buck killers on most episodes, hear their awesome stories, but are always left wondering if we’re ever going to get to tell our big buck story. Okay so that’s a stretch. However, today I get the opportunity to tell you the story about my biggest buck ever. Drew and I got to sit down on the afternoon of the same day I shot this buck and talk about how it happened. It’s no secret that this has been a tough start to a season for me. I’ve missed 4 deer and really struggled to have any mature buck encounters. The start of this hunt was no different! Several circumstances led me to going in blind to a new area that I really didn’t want to go to. We’re going to break down the whole story and the events that led up to my biggest bow kill to date.

Make sure you’re subscribed to the Sportsmen’s Nation YouTube channel to watch the video of this hunt as soon as it comes out! Thanks for listening!

3 Florida Public Land Bucks In Two Weeks

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Parker McDonald) — Thu, 17 Oct 2019 23:09:25 +0000

We finally made it to 50 episodes!!! Thanks for sticking with us this long. Today we’re talking to Nick Chandler from Central Florida. Nick has had a heck of a start to his season, taking 3 bucks on public land all in the month of September. We talk all about the things that he thinks put him in the right places throughout his hunts, including things like in season scouting, transition areas, staying mobile, and other tactics. I’ve said for the last year, a guy that can kill legal bucks in Florida consistently is likely among some of the best hunters in the nation. Take notes on this one! Nick is a name that I bet you’ll hear from more and more in the future.

As Nick tells the story of his bucks, we get to the last story of the third buck of his season. A mature buck that would be Nick’s first submission to the Florida buck registry. This is a buck that he has been after for a couple of years. All self-filmed, Nick arrowed this buck in late September only to find that someone else picked up his buck where it had died and claimed it as their own. This is a crazy story! We’re going to continue updating on this situation as it unfolds in the future.

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Should Parker Stop Shooting Small Bucks?

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Parker McDonald) — Fri, 4 Oct 2019 02:00:24 +0000

Once upon a time, in a land far away called Alabama, there lived a deer hunting podcast host who got fired up about absolutely every deer that ever walked by his tree… yeah… I’m talking about myself! If you’ve ever watched a Southern Ground video or seen a “trophy pic”, you know that I’m not afraid to let loose on a small buck. However, something MIGHT have switched in me this week after missing a small buck on public land in Tennessee. In this episode, I’m joined by my buddies Luke & Drew, and we’re just talking it out. You’ll have to take a listen to this episode to learn our conclusions, but in a nutshell, we decide that if it gets you fired up, shoot it! This was one of the funniest conversations, but also one of the most beneficial episodes for a hunting culture that doesn’t know how to agree on almost anything. At the end of the day, we have to be united as outdoorsmen & women if we ever want to see our sport survive the current political climate.

I hope you’ll take a listen (and maybe laugh at our ridiculousness) as we break down our feelings about what we should and shouldn’t be shooting this fall. Thanks again for listening!

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Confessions Of A Deer Season Widow

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Parker McDonald) — Fri, 27 Sep 2019 10:47:16 +0000

On this week’s episode, we have a special treat for you! My wife, Hali, is joining the show. She’s going to give her perspective of deer season, that truthfully could be the most important information we’ve ever shared on this podcast. Is it possible to have a happy marriage AND be able to prioritize hunting season? The answer put simply, yes. It is possible, but it doesn’t come without a lot of hard work and COMMUNICATION. We admittedly do not have it all figured out. There are still those days when it’s just not working. However, making an effort to get it figured out has been one of the smartest moves I’ve ever made, both as a deer hunter and husband/father.

This is normally a tactics based podcast. We cover a wide range of topics that we feel can add to your success in the woods. I’m adding this episode into the tactical category, because for me, it has given me the ability to focus on what’s important in life, as well as prioritize my life as a public land hunter. If this is something you’ve been dealing with, take a listen. Heck, even grab your wife and let her listen. Have the conversations. I don’t think you’ll regret it!

Early Season Public Land Strategies

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Parker McDonald) — Fri, 20 Sep 2019 02:00:02 +0000

This week we’re recapping the recent trip that Parker took to Kentucky, hunting public land velvet bucks with a bow. Drew Robbins & Jared Shaffer join the conversation, talking about some of the tactics and strategies that were used to kill 2 velvet bucks on the trip. If you’ve been following Southern Ground, you know that Parker has struggled to find success in Kentucky. This year was no different! However, he was able to make things happen on his first velvet buck. Jared talks about his quick success and what he thinks led him to take his buck early in the trip. The guys talk about food sources, hunting pressure, bedding and a lot more things that need to be considered when hunting in early September on public land.

Both Parker & Jared’s videos from their trip can be found on YouTube. Make sure you’re subscribed to the Sportsmen’s Nation channel, where you can find the Kentucky series, as well as a lot of other great hunting content. Also, be sure to subscribe to the Tethrd Nation channel, where you can find the video of Jared’s buck and a ton of really good saddle hunting videos.

Bucks Of Seasons Past

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Parker McDonald) — Fri, 13 Sep 2019 02:00:10 +0000

This week on the Southern Ground Hunting Podcast, Parker & Drew are reminiscing on some of their greatest memories in the woods. The guys talk about successful hunts that really contributed to their passion for the outdoors now. It’s really important to look back on some of these great days in the field, and start piecing together the tactics that maybe you didn’t even know were put into play back then. Now, looking back, we can see why these bucks were in this spot at the time we pulled the trigger. For every memory, Parker and Drew talk about some of these lessons that they learned, and how they apply to their hunting style today.

Another interesting thing about this episode is that the guys were raised in totally different hunting cultures. Drew came from Florida, where hunting with dogs is a way of life. He talks about how that shaped his hunting style, and also lit a passion inside of him for deer hunting. Parker talks about being raised in West Texas, where corn feeders are a main food source for deer and public land is non existent. As different as they are, both ended up as hardcore public land hunters in Alabama. It’s interesting how that works! Enjoy!

Hunting Mature Bucks In Public Land Swamps with Dave Owens

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Parker McDonald) — Fri, 6 Sep 2019 02:00:20 +0000

Welcome to the Southern Ground Hunting Podcast, and thank you for tuning in. This week we’re talking with Dave Owens of the Pinhoti Project. If you’ve followed Dave’s YouTube channel, you probably know that he is a die hard turkey hunter. What you may not know is that he actually cut his teeth in the outdoors hunting southern whitetails. He and Parker discuss how he navigates and breaks down the swampy Alabama public land areas he hunts, how he scouts it, and then how he executes a hunt. They talk about different food sources that he has found the most success on, especially when it comes to mature bucks. We tend to put human characteristics on deer when it comes to food, but Dave helps us understand that what most hunters tend to believe about a deer’s feeding habits may be further from the truth than what we think. This is an incredible conversation that you can gain whitetail knowledge from regardless of the type terrain you hunt!

While you’re following along with Dave’s channel, The Pinhoti Project, make sure you’re subscribed to the Sportsmen’s Nation channel as well. We’ve got a full fall planned that’s kicking off this week in Kentucky & you can bet your biscuits that we’re going to be bringing you as much southern hunting content as humanly possible!

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The Story Of Tethrd

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Parker McDonald) — Fri, 30 Aug 2019 02:00:08 +0000

On this episode, Parker sits down with his friends Walter Lee of Chasing Tales Outdoor Podcast, & Greg Godfrey of Tethrd, at the World Deer Expo in Birmingham, AL. The guys talk about how Tethrd was formed by average guys that just wanted to be the world’s biggest cheerleaders for saddle hunting. There’s no doubt that they succeeded in that quest! Now, over a year after the birth of Tethrd, they have a full staff of people all over the US working to bring the absolute best saddle on the market to the average hunter. You’re going to hear how the company started, and what brought them to where they are now.

The guys also talk about their upcoming trips for this season. Greg has set a goal to be the first recorded hunter to kill an elk out of a saddle. However, this is going to be a tight competition between him, Ernie Power, & Garret Prahl. You should be subscribed to the Tethrd YouTube channel and the DIY Sportsman channel to see who wins this contest this fall!

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Local Legends Breakdown

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Parker McDonald) — Fri, 23 Aug 2019 02:00:06 +0000

There has been so much great feedback from the “Local Legends” series this summer. Thank you all so much for listening! In episode 43, Parker, Drew, and new guest Ted Bright, are breaking down some of the key points that each of our Legends hit on. In a series of podcasts like this, it is very easy to not absorb some of the knowledge that our guests were telling us. So you’re going to get another chance to hear it, and how it could apply to your hunting situation.

Thank you to our guests Warren Womack, Jamie McCay, Peter Updike & Rick Kiely for coming on the show and sharing with us. We will be doing this series again next year. If you have any guests in mind, hit us up on Facebook: Southern Ground Hunting, or on Instagram: @southerngroundhunting and let us know who you’d like to hear from next year!

Local Legends Series with Rick Kiely

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Parker McDonald) — Fri, 16 Aug 2019 02:00:05 +0000

Thanks for tuning in to the last interview of the Local Legends Series. In this episode, we’re going away from our norm and interviewing a Yankee! You read that right! Parker is talking with Rick Kiely, or @double_lungerrrr on instagram, from Southern New York about how he kills mature whitetails in high pressure areas. This is especially good for the southern hunter because most of our public areas down south would be considered high pressure. Rick talks about how he scouts and the tactics that set him up to be successful. TAKE NOTES!

Be on the lookout very soon for a recap episode where we will break down some of the key points from each of the legends in this series. Huge thanks to Warren Womack, Jamie McCay, Peter Updike, & Rick Kiely for sharing your passion with all of us! And thank you, the listeners, for being such a huge support to Southern Ground, and keeping up with everything through the series! Hopefully this has kept you fired up through the off-season and helped you get ready for the quickly approaching fall.

Pre-Season Gear Prep for the Mobile Hunter with Drew Robbins

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Parker McDonald) — Tue, 6 Aug 2019 02:00:03 +0000

This week we’re talking to a newly converted mobile hunter, Drew Robbins. Drew has lived in Alabama for the past 3 years and has dabbled in the idea of mobile hunting, but this year he went all out. No looking back!! He sold all of his ladder stands, lock ons, climbers in exchange for the single most mobile hunting setup on the entire planet… a Tethrd Mantis saddle! Parker and Drew talk a lot about saddle hunting but the conversation is really geared towards, well, gear. The guys talk quite a bit about their performance hunting apparel upgrades from SKRE gear, and how they believe that quality apparel trumps quantity in the game of mobile hunting. If you’re not into gear podcasts, that’s ok. The conversation is really just a couple of guys bull crapping about deer hunting, and getting jacked up about the upcoming deer season.

If you’re wanting to start saddle hunting or you just like to show off your saddle hunting gear, Southern Ground Hunting is hosting a Demo Day on August 24th just outside of Birmingham, AL. Check out the Southern Ground facebook page, under “Events”, and let us know if you can come! It’s completely FREE for everyone who wants to come.

Transitioning To Public Land with Seth Minter

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Sportsmen's Empire) — Thu, 18 Jul 2019 17:40:05 +0000

Thanks for listening to another episode of the Southern Ground Hunting Podcast. Episode 40 was a great conversation with Alabama public land hunter, Seth Minter. Seth is an Alabama transplant, originally from West Texas. The hunting culture is incredibly different in Texas, and Seth admits that it was a culture shock. Perhaps even more difficult was the transition to hunting solely on public land. In this episode, Parker and Seth discuss what led him to make the swap to public and some of the key factors that led him to be more successful each year.

January of 2019 was one of those months that hunters dream about for Seth. In this podcast, Seth tells us the crazy events that led him to taking not just one, but two solid Alabama public land giant bucks on back to back weekends. This story proves that sometimes unfortunate events can lead to more success than we could imagine. Plus, it makes the story better. Thanks again for listening! Enjoy!

Local Legends Series: Peter Updike

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Parker McDonald) — Fri, 5 Jul 2019 02:00:00 +0000

Part 3 of the Local Legends series was very special. On the line, Parker is talking with author, public land advocate, & Florida native, Peter Updike. Being raised around the Ocala National Forest, Peter started hunting at an early age. Parker and Peter discuss the early years of his hunting career, and the passion that he developed to chase whitetails around the public woods of Florida. It’s no secret that Florida is not known for it’s large deer population or for producing quality bucks. However, this is the place that Peter calls home. In this day and age it’s not uncommon to hear hunters complain about the state they are in. “The deer population just isn’t great around here”. If you’re apart of any hunting forums, you hear that often. Peter doesn’t have that excuse. In fact, he loves the fact that hunting is difficult. “It just makes success that much better”, he says.

Mr. Updike documented his experiences in his book titled, “Wild Treasures Of An Outdoorsman”. In this book, Peter talks about what our public lands mean to him. He shares stories and experiences that have led him to the place he’s in now. Some legends have a natural killer instinct that leads them to kill giant whitetails every year. While Mr. Updike has done this, what makes him legendary is his willingness and ability to teach. Prepare to be inspired!

Local Legends Series - Jamie McCay

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Parker McDonald) — Fri, 21 Jun 2019 02:00:00 +0000

Thanks for tuning into part 2 of the Local Legends series. This episode was a ton of fun, as Parker gets to interview a local legend from his own neck of the woods. Our guest, Jamie McCay, is an absolute giant buck killer. Not only that, he does it year after year on public land in North Alabama. In this episode, Parker and Jamie discuss some of the tactics that Jamie uses to be successful such as: hunting bluff gaps, in season scouting, how to read buck sign, and a ton more. Jamie tells us how he got into the hunting lifestyle, and how having mentors has shaped the way he hunts to this day.

As we continue this series, I want to thank you for all of your support. I hope that you are retaining this information and learning from some of these legends like I have. If you have something specific that’s stuck out to you, let me know by sending me a message on Facebook on the Southern Ground Hunting page or send me a DM on Instagram at @southerngroundhunting. I love hearing how these episodes have influenced you and the way that you hunt. Thanks!

Local Legend Series with Warren Womack

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Parker McDonald) — Thu, 6 Jun 2019 16:57:00 +0000

Welcome to the first episode of the Southern Ground “Local Legends” series. It kicks off with a bang as Parker is joined by a true southern gentleman, the legendary Warren Womack. At 75 years old, Mr. Womack has story after story of his successful time spent in the Louisiana woods over the years. He discusses the tactics that have put over 350 deer in the back of his truck. That’s an impressive number, but perhaps the most impressive is the fact that most of those were with traditional archery gear. This episode is full of great knowledge, including a great conversation about primary feed trees. They also discuss an aspect of Mr. Womack’s hunting life that is nothing short of impressive. Dating back to the 1960’s, he has documented every single hunt. Not just that, but every detail you can imagine is included in his documentation. There are so many things that earn Warren the title of “Local Legend”, but don’t just read it here! Take a listen!

Topics Discussed:
Public Land
Primary Feed Trees
Saddle Hunting
Traditional Archery
Ultralight treestands
Documenting Hunts
Evolution of the southern deer herd

Saddle Up with Grant Lemon & Jared Shaffer

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Parker McDonald) — Fri, 24 May 2019 12:49:00 +0000

If you’re looking to make the plunge into saddle hunting, stop what you’re doing and give this episode a listen! It was our pleasure to talk with Grant Lemon and Jared Shaffer of Hunt Appalachia for this week’s podcast. With a combined 13 years of saddle hunting experience, these two discuss the process they went through in finding the right system for them, as well as some of their concerns when just starting out years ago. Guest hosting is Parker’s friend and family member, Luke Parker. Luke has been interested in saddle hunting but is very green to the terminology and equipment needed. He brings a unique perspective to the show and asks a lot of questions that many of you will appreciate.

We’re gearing up for a summer podcast series called “Local Legends” and we are looking for some public land slayers to have on! If you know someone from your area that you think would be a good guest, send us an email at southerngroundhunting@gmail.com, or shoot us a message on our Facebook or Instagram. This is going to be a fun series that we think you will all enjoy!

Show Links
Tethrd - tethrdnation.com

Hunt Appalachia YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVSdvmmU6bSZaw5L98pPHpg

Chasing Tales Outdoors with Walter Lee

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Parker McDonald) — Thu, 9 May 2019 17:25:00 +0000

We had a blast on the line with our buddy Walter Lee of Chasing Tales Outdoors Podcast this week. Life for Walt consists of very few things: Work, Family, & a passion for the outdoors. In this week’s episode, we discuss how he found a passion for hunting & fishing at an early age, which catapulted him into creating his brand, “Chasing Tales”. Walter shares some of his earliest memories being raised on a farm in south Georgia, and how that time spent outside was really what instilled his drive for creating quality content for people to consume all over the US. If you haven’t already, check out the Chasing Tales Outdoors podcast. We love what they’re doing and think you would enjoy it as well.

Towards the end of this episode, we make a HUGE announcement about something that we think you’re going to enjoy. The spring & summer doesn’t have to be boring. We know that you’re dreaming about big bucks, wanting these summer months to fly by to September. But it doesn’t have to be that way! We’re teaming up with Chasing Tales and a host of other online creators to bring you the Yakkin For Bass Challenge. As the name suggests, this going to be a month long kayak bass tournament through the TourneyX platform. In this tournament, you get to fish against YouTube creators & podcast hosts for your chance to win not only bragging rights but a ton of cool prizes. Check out our Facebook page (@SouthernGroundHunting) right now for more information on how you can sign up. This is going to be a fun opportunity for anyone and everyone to make the most of the hot months, and maybe even win something cool in the process.

FOLLOW US
Facebook - @SouthernGroundHunting
Instagram - @southerngroundhunting
YouTube - http://www.youtube.com/c/SportsmensNation

Show Links
TourneyX
https://tourneyx.com/app/tourney/the-chasing-tales-yakkin-for-bass-challenge?fbclid=IwAR3RoKqUX31HjMrpg2-xPxPq87cyBoiJ123Y5z8s-223L1I2sG1VY4rkm7Y

Chasing Tales Podcast
https://www.facebook.com/Chasingtalesoutdoors/

Tyler’s First Turkey

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Southern Ground) — Fri, 26 Apr 2019 02:23:00 +0000

Welcome and thank you for listening to the Southern Ground Hunting Podcast. As turkey season wraps up in most of the south, this episode finds us reminiscing on some of our hunts this spring. Parker, Mike & Tyler are joined by Parker’s dad, Randall, and the guys discuss some of the good times had in the woods this spring. However, the main topic of discussion is about Tyler’s recent trip to West Virginia where he was able to punch his first ever turkey tag. It’s a great conversation full of lessons learned from Tyler’s first ever season as a turkey hunter, as well as a recap from his trip to West Virginia.

The season may be almost over, but we’re still doing our Gobblebutt Giveaways until we’re out of calls to give away. Huge thanks to these companies for hooking us up: Woodhaven Custom Calls, T3 Game Calls, Foot On DA Head, Appalachian Game Calls, Swamp Boys Custom Calls, Kyle’s Custom Calls, & Hunter’s Addiction Game Calls. Follow us on our Facebook & Instagram at @southerngroundhunting to find out more about how you can win one of these calls.

Topics Discussed:
Parker’s close encounters
Celebrity crushes
West Virginia Turkey Hunting
Alabama Turkey Hunting
Woodsmanship
Public Land Hunting

Turkey Tactics with Joey Bell

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Southern Ground) — Fri, 19 Apr 2019 01:30:00 +0000

This episode is for anyone who has ever been out in the turkey woods, had a question about what to do in a certain scenario, and had to pull out your phone to google what your next move should be. If we’re being honest, we’ve probably all been there at one point or another. “Where do turkeys go in the rain?” “How close should I get to a roosted gobbler?”... it’s a never ending cycle of questions when chasing these birds. This week we’re joined by our friend Joey Bell to talk about tactics involved in chasing southern turkeys, and answering some of these questions we’ve all had from time to time.

Topics Discussed:
Hunting turkeys in the rain
How to set up on a roosted bird
How close should you get before daylight
Mid day hunting
Backcountry Hunters & Anglers
Joey’s upcoming Nebraska turkey trip.

Foot On Da Head with Drew Able

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Parker McDonald) — Thu, 4 Apr 2019 06:07:00 +0000

Every good turkey hunter knows that a well built call can make all the difference. That’s why this week Southern Ground is talking to Drew Able of Foot On Da Head Game Calls. Drew understands that a quality call is necessary for the turkey woods. As an Alabama resident, he has been hooked on turkey hunting for over 20 years. At an early age, Drew knew that he wanted to chase these birds for the rest of his life. In this episode the guys talk about the passion behind Drew’s business, and how that passion is the driving force for moving forward.

Foot On Da Head is just one of the many companies that Southern Ground is partnering with for the Gobblebutt Giveaway this spring turkey season. Check out the facebook page at @SouthernGroundHunting to learn how to enter to win one of these great pieces of gear.

Show links
footondahead.com

Tennessee Turkey Killer with Adam Crews

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Parker McDonald) — Fri, 22 Mar 2019 01:48:00 +0000

If you’re from the south, you know that turkey hunters around here are pretty darn serious about chasing those stubborn little birds this time of year. We’re getting pumped! This week Southern Ground is joined by a good friend and fellow turkey hunting addict, Adam Crews. Adam doesn’t take this sport lightly. In fact, he said he’d choose turkey over deer any day! In this episode, Adam talks about the moment he got hooked on turkey hunting, as well as a few memorable hunts he’s had in the past. This conversation will be a fun listen whether you’re a beginner or an avid longbeard chaser.

For the whole month of April, Southern Ground will be giving away turkey calls every single week from companies like Woodhaven Custom Calls & T3 Calls… just to name a couple. Follow us on Facebook at @SouthernGroundHunting to find out how you can win these awesome pieces of gear!

Topics Discussed
Water Access Turkey Hunting
Turkey Terrain Travel
Public Land
Pressured Birds
Turkey Hunting Memories

The Natural Resources Management Act (S. 47)

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Parker McDonald) — Fri, 8 Mar 2019 03:00:00 +0000

This week, Southern Ground is joined by National BHA (Backcountry Hunters & Anglers) board member, Jeff Jones. Jeff served as the Southeast chapter president for years before joining the national board just recently. BHA is a national organization that is committed to protecting our public lands. Jeff gives a brief rundown on what BHA is, and talks about some of the current projects they are working on. However, perhaps one of the big ticket items is the bill S.47, otherwise known as the “Natural Resources Management Act”. The conversation revolves around some of the sections of this bill that will directly affect our own public lands here in the south.

It is sometimes easy to forget that people are fighting on the front lines to protect our freedoms. Jeff and BHA is doing a great job to ensure that we have these wild places for generations to come. If you would like to be more involved, head on over to backcountryhunters.org to learn more!

Topics Discussed:

Backcountry Hunters & Anglers
Kentucky Elk Hunting
Public Land
Access Issues
Natural Resources Management Act
Land & Water Conservation Fund (LWCF)

Applications:

Join BHA to get involved backcountryhunters.org
If you’re enjoying our natural resources, give back by purchasing a hunting/fishing license. Every dollar counts.
Educate yourself on the issues that could affect the future of our natural resources.
Put in for the Kentucky elk draw!

Saddlepalooza

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Parker McDonald) — Thu, 21 Feb 2019 22:00:00 +0000

Southern Ground headed to the South Georgia swamps in search of wild hogs last weekend. Every year, saddle hunters from all over the US meet up for an event known as "Saddlepalooza". We camp out, eat good food, show off our gear, and sometimes we even chase a few pigs around the woods. The hunting is really second to the good food and fellowship. This week, Parker is joined once again by the brains behind the operation, Greg Godfrey. They talk about some of the highlights of the trip, and reminisce on the good times shared by all at camp.
Saddle hunters are a weird breed of folks. They’re tinkerers and DIYers. When they’re not hanging from a tree, you can find them in their garage or basement, coming up with the next biggest plan to shave a couple ounces off their pack weight. When you get them all together, chaos and good times are sure to ensue.

TOPICS DISCUSSED:

Saddle hunting
Hog hunting
JX3 hybrid saddle
New Tethrd Gear
Climbing Methods
GOOD FOOD

APPLICATIONS:

START SADDLE HUNTING RIGHT NOW!!!

One Year: Do You Even Beast Hunt, Bro?

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Parker McDonald) — Thu, 7 Feb 2019 19:28:00 +0000

Happy One Year!! We want to thank everyone for all of the support this year and we hope to continue bringing you great content for years to come. For this episode, we decided to do something special with our friends from The Southern Outdoorsmen, Andrew Maxwell & Jacob Meyers. We thought it would be cool to talk about how some of our tactics have changed this season, and some of it may surprise you. We get into talking about wind based bedding, leeward sides of the ridge, & other topics all revolving around the method we all know and love… Beast Hunting. Specifically how it relates to deer hunters in the south. You’re not going to want to miss this episode!

As the season winds down for us in Alabama, and most of the US, we know you’re mind is already on next season. We’re going to be putting together a scouting hangout for anyone who is interested in learning more about our methods, as well as hearing from some of you and how you scout during the offseason. If this sounds like something you would be interested in attending, drop us a line at southerngroundhunting@gmail.com or send us a message on Facebook or Instagram. We’d love to hang out with anyone and everyone that would be interested in joining us.

TOPICS DISCUSSED
Wind based buck bedding
Andrew and Jacob’s “love at first sight” moment
Leeward side deer travel
A LOT of straight bull crap
Changing tactics during the season
Scouting

The Public Land Questionnaire with The Whitetail Guru

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Parker McDonald) — Fri, 25 Jan 2019 03:14:00 +0000

Thanks for listening to the Southern Ground Hunting Podcast! On episode 27, we have a special treat. We actually got to steal someone else’s podcast episode and put it on our own feed! Our friend, Nathan Unger of The Whitetail Guru, wanted to do an episode with Parker about having a very successful Alabama season, and was gracious enough to let us use the same episode for our feed. You’re definitely going to enjoy this conversation as we dive pretty deep into the tactics that we use nearly every time we step into the woods.

It would be a disservice not to at least mention here that our good friend Michael Pike finally got to shed some blood this week. We’ve made his tough season a topic of every episode lately, so it’s nice to see that his hard work paid off! Subscribe to the Sportsman’s Nation YouTube channel to be one of the first to see the video of Mike’s buck when it’s finished. There you’ll also find a nice line up of videos from the Southern Ground season.

TOPICS DISCUSSED:

Scent control
Parker’s Dream Hunt
Buck Bedding
Doe Bedding
Scent checking trails
Ozone products
Self Filming
Scouting In The Offseason

Mobile Hunting In The Mountain State with Jared Shaffer

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Parker McDonald) — Wed, 16 Jan 2019 00:07:00 +0000

This week on Southern Ground, we’re joined by Mr. Flinginairos himself, Jared Shaffer. As a West Virginia resident, Jared understands what it’s like to be a hardcore whitetail hunter in an area where the deer density is low, the bag limits are liberal, and the terrain is brutal. Instead of making excuses, Jared combats tough hunting with remaining mobile and has been extremely successful in doing so. In this episode, we go into detail with Jared on some of the mobile hunting tactics he has put into practice in order to consistently get on good bucks each season on both public and private ground. This season has been one to remember for Jared, as he was able to put a good buck on the ground in 3 different states.

In other news, Mike is still working hard to fill a buck tag on Alabama public land. He tells us about a few close encounters he has had, as well as a miss last week on a big buck that will haunt him for awhile. To add to the list of disappointments from this week, Parker tells us about how he destroyed his kayak in an “automobile accident”. If you’re a faithful listener, you know how devastating this is. Hopefully, in time, the mishaps of this week will be behind us and we can move on with our lives.

Southern Ground | Late Season In The South

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Parker McDonald) — Fri, 28 Dec 2018 01:25:00 +0000

This week on the Southern Ground Hunting Podcast, we’re discussing our late season game plan to get bucks on the ground. Parker and Mike are joined by Mike’s brother, Heath Pike, as they talk about how strategies change as the season progresses. Mike and Heath are recording from deer camp in North Alabama, but Parker is coming at us from Florida. After hunting in “the sunshine state” for one day, it’s become clear why the non-resident deer license is so cheap. It may be a gamble, but with a cheap tag, it’s hard to pass up. The conversation turns to the topic of dog hunting in Florida, as Parker tells us about some interesting encounters he has had with some of the local dog hunters on this piece of public land.

Wherever you are hunting, late season in the south can be a beneficial time to be in the woods. Concentrating on late food sources and new bedding areas could be the golden ticket. Or you might just get lucky on an evening sit on a green field. Whatever your tactics, we wish you good luck and a happy new year.

Topics Discussed

Late season food sources
Hunting with dogs
Bad weather tactics
Weather fronts affecting deer movement
Mike and Heath’s childhood
Heath’s greenfield 13 point buck
“How To Kill A Deer In 5 Days”

Southern Ground | Tagged Out: 2018 Rutcation Recap

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Parker McDonald) — Fri, 14 Dec 2018 03:47:00 +0000

Thank you for tuning in to the Southern Ground Hunting Podcast. This week Parker and his buddy Cody Phillips are recapping one of the best “Rutcation” hunting trips that Parker has had the opportunity to take. Parker and his dad loaded up the kayaks, the bass tracker, and their camping gear last week, in hopes of getting on two respectable Alabama public land bucks. Everything fell perfectly into place, the stars aligned, and they completed their goals. Parker goes into detail about the tactics that were used, and how he believes that using “beast” tactics is what killed these bucks.

These two bucks are a great testament to the phrase “Hard Work Pays Off”. Pre Season scouting, cyber scouting with OnX, & knowing the right time to be in the woods is imperative to being successful on high pressured public land. You can get lucky every once in a while, but to consistently kill good bucks is truly something that takes a lot of dedication. Hopefully this podcast inspires and motivates you to get out there and make it happen in your own neck of the woods.

Topics Discussed:

Hunting Beast tactics
223 not being a great caliber for deer
High Pressure public land
First Time sits
Hunting with your dad
Water access
Saddle Hunting

Applications:

If you want to kill mature bucks, hunt like a beast. www.thehuntingbeast.com
To kill mature bucks you will likely not see a lot of deer, but the ones you see will be the ones you want to kill.
Don’t use an AR 15 for deer hunting. Too many variables.

Follow Southern Ground

Facebook & Instagram - @SouthernGroundHunting
YouTube - youtube.com/SportsmensNation

Southern Ground | Mid Season Update & Preparing For The Rut

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Parker McDonald) — Fri, 30 Nov 2018 03:00:00 +0000

Welcome to the Southern Ground Hunting Podcast and thanks for tuning in! On this episode, Parker and Michael are recapping their Alabama seasons so far, and discussing the realities of hunting on public land. The season has been very different for both Parker & Michael. They go into detail about some of the expectations they had going into the season, and how they have evolved as the season has progressed. Hunting on public land is a different ball game. Not only do you have to outsmart the deer, but you also have to outsmart other hunters. It’s a harsh reality, but it’s what makes you keep coming back for more.

As the rut gets closer, Parker and Mike talk about their preparations to make the most of this magical time of year. The morning of this recording, Parker shot a buck that was showing definite signs of a rutting whitetail. You’re not only going to get to hear the story of this buck, but also what he plans to do with that intel to help him make the most of his last remaining buck tag.

Topics Discussed:

Public Land disappointment
Hunting in low deer density areas
Keeping your priorities straight during deer season
Changing season goals
Alabama’s strange rut
Parker’s 2nd filled buck tag
Mike’s tough season

Applications:

Don’t be afraid to change your game plan on public land
Hunt for the experience that YOU want to have.
Don’t worry about other people’s opinions.
If you’re not seeing buck sign… MOVE!
Don’t let deer hunting get in the way of your family.

Follow Southern Ground: Facebook & Instagram - @SouthernGroundHunting YouTube - youtube.com/SportsmensNation

Southern Ground | Skre Gear & A Big Buck with Locke Wheeler

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Southern Ground) — Fri, 16 Nov 2018 03:48:00 +0000

Welcome to the Southern Ground Hunting Podcast. If this is your first time listening, you started on a great episode! This week we’re talking to Locke Wheeler of Skre Gear, The Progression series, Louisiana Bowhunter… a man with many hats! During the interview we talk about Skre Gear, a performance hunting apparel company, which Locke plans to help bring into the Southeastern US. If you haven’t heard of Skre you can check them out at skregear.com. Locke’s 2018 fall hunting season has gotten off to a great start, with trips to Oklahoma, Missouri, Nebraska, and his home state of Louisiana. All of these trips are a part of a new video project that Locke has taken on called “The Progression Series”. This series highlights the progression of the season, as well as the hunter. You’ll also get to hear the story of a great buck that Locke was fortunate to take this year on one of his many hunting adventures.

A shameless plug for Southern Ground! Parker had another successful week in the woods on his first buck of the Alabama season. We could tell you all about it, but you could just go watch it all unfold on the Sportsmen’s Nation Youtube channel.

Topics Discussed: Adventure Hunting Whitetail hunting in the Gulf of Mexico Skre Gear Midwest Deer Hunting

Applications: Hunt for the experience that YOU are looking for Check out Skre at skregear.com Subscribe to the Skre Gear Youtube channel for “The Progression Series”

Follow Southern Ground: Facebook & Instagram - @SouthernGroundHunting YouTube - youtube.com/SportsmensNation

Southern Ground | Public Land Hunting Camp with The Southern Outdoorsmen

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Parker McDonald) — Fri, 2 Nov 2018 02:00:00 +0000

We’re pumped that you’re listening to the Southern Ground Hunting Podcast. This is normally the part of the write up where we would tell you about something really strategic that we learned about hunting southern whitetails. However, that’s not the case with this one. In this episode we’re just hanging out at deer camp with our friends from The Southern Outdoorsmen. We talk about the challenges that we faced during the week on some very highly pressured public land, and some of our plans to work around all of the pressure. Other than that, it’s just a bunch of worn out hunting buddies shooting the bull, swapping hunting stories, & telling a bunch of lies. We’ve got a lot of great video content coming down the pipe so make sure you’re subscribed to the Sportsmen’s Nation channel on YouTube to keep up with it.

Topics Discussed: High Pressure Public Land Mike’s side gig as a stripper Tyler has a weak stomach Jacob & Parker start the “Pocket Deer Club” Swamp Buck Bedding

Applications: Life is better when you have hunting buddies.

Follow Southern Ground: Facebook & Instagram - @SouthernGroundHunting YouTube - youtube.com/SportsmensNation

Southern Ground | Understanding Thermals with Nathan Protz

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Southern Ground) — Fri, 19 Oct 2018 02:03:00 +0000

Thank you for tuning in to the Southern Ground Hunting Podcast, your source for whitetail hunting stories and tactics in the south. This week we are diving deep into the subject of thermal winds, and how they can be used to maximize your time in the woods. Thermals are not something you would normally hear discussed in depth, but for us they have completely revolutionized the way that we hunt. We invited a fellow TheHuntingBeast.com member and Alabama native, Nathan Protz, on the show to discuss how he has learned to use thermals to determine his hunting locations on public land, as well as how he sees deer use thermals in their bedding and travel patterns.

This was an especially fun episode because Parker had some public land kayak hunting success on the archery opener in Alabama the day before we recorded. This was his first day hunting from the new Tethrd Mantis saddle, and the first blood drawn with the New Breed Archery GX2. If you like a good DIY public land hunting story, you’ll enjoy hearing about this hunt.

Topics Discussed: Thermals Buck Bedding Thermal Tunnels Hunting Beast Tactics Access Public Land

Applications: Using milkweed as an indicator to find out what the thermals are doing. Pay attention to your falling thermals while accessing your spots in the morning. Pay attention to rising thermals while accessing in the afternoon.
Don’t discount the wind direction. Use thermals and wind together. Create an account on thehuntingbeast.com.

Follow Southern Ground: Facebook & Instagram - @SouthernGroundHunting YouTube - youtube.com/SportsmensNation

Southern Ground | Early Season Hunting Strategies

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Southern Ground) — Fri, 5 Oct 2018 02:56:00 +0000

The early season can be a tough time in the woods, but when executed correctly, it can be one of your best opportunities to harvest mature bucks in your area. In this episode of the Southern Ground Hunting podcast, we’re discussing some of the early season strategies that have worked, as well as some that have failed. We’re talking about scouting, gear prep, access & hunting locations that we think will help you make the most of your early season hunting.

This week we’re announcing the winner of the giveaway that we did with GoWild. Make sure you listen to the whole episode to find out if you’re the lucky winner! Thanks for listening!

Southern Ground | Kentucky Public Land Recap

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Southern Ground) — Fri, 21 Sep 2018 02:30:00 +0000

In this Southern Ground podcast, we’re recapping our first hunt of the season in Kentucky. Even though we came home successful, it doesn’t mean that it was an easy trip. Sometimes bad things will inevitably happen, and this trip was no exception. We’re going to talk about those tough moments, as well as the high points of the trip, and breakdown what we learned from our mistakes. Hunting out of state can be a huge learning curve, especially on public land. Hopefully you’ll be able to hear our story, learn from our mistakes, and be successful on your next out of state hunt!

This trip was also documented on our YouTube vlog on the Sportsmen’s Nation channel. We would love it if you would check that out and subscribe to the channel. If you do subscribe and comment on one of the videos in the Kentucky series, you’ll be entered to win a Premium membership to OnX maps!

Southern Ground | Tennessee Velvet with Ben Harrison

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Southern Ground) — Fri, 7 Sep 2018 02:30:00 +0000

Deer season has officially kicked off… well for some anyways! This week’s episode we’re talking with Ben Harrison about his recent success in Tennessee on a great velvet buck. Now, this was the first ever velvet hunt in Tennessee so there were some obvious challenges that Ben talks about. However, he accepted the challenge, made a game plan, and ended up arrowing the buck he was after. I think you’re going to enjoy this awesome success story.

We also got the opportunity to have Brad Luttrell, of GoWild, co-hosting with Parker during the intro. It’s always a pleasure to speak with Brad, and this week we announced how you can have a chance to win a $100 credit in the GoWild store during the month of September. In addition to GoWild’s giveaway, we’re going to throw in a one year premium membership for OnX maps.

Southern Ground | A Public Land Legend with Michael Perry

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Parker McDonald) — Fri, 24 Aug 2018 02:02:00 +0000

In the south you have deer hunters, and then you have legends like Michael & Kat Perry. They’re almost in a division of their own when it comes to hunting public land in Alabama, and their gigantic trophy room backs that up. We got the opportunity to sit down with them, surrounded by over 20 years worth of hunting memories, and hear some stories, strategies and tactics they have used to run their taxidermy bill up each and every year. Not only does Michael have a large collection of public land bucks on the wall, he’s also kept a detailed journal of every hunt from 1988 to now. It’s surreal as you read through his public land encounters throughout the years, and even more impressive that he can tell you the location and date of almost every single successful hunt in the journal. Thanks for tuning into Southern Ground. Enjoy the show!

Southern Ground | A "New Breed" of Hunter with Kyle Null

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Parker McDonald) — Fri, 10 Aug 2018 01:37:00 +0000

This week you bowhunters are in for a treat! Episode 15 finds us hanging out at the New Breed Archery headquarters in Fultondale, Alabama, and we’re talking to the founder of New Breed, Mr. Kyle Null. An engineer by trade, Kyle tells us the history of the company and why he believes that New Breed is the best in the business in the areas of innovation and customer service. Kyle is also no stranger to hunting big southern whitetails. Our conversation leads us to some great and memories from some of his successful hunts across the south, as well as a plains game hunt in Africa. New Breed’s tag line “No Hype. Just Hunt” is definitely one that comes with big responsibility, and in this episode you’ll see why and how they are living up to it every day.

If you want to know more about New Breed Archery or see some of the awesome bows in their lineup, check them out at www.newbreedarchery.com. Thanks for listening!

Southern Ground | 2018 Season Goals

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Parker McDonald) — Fri, 27 Jul 2018 01:45:00 +0000

Thanks for tuning into another episode of the Southern Ground Hunting Podcast. As September quickly approaches, us whitetail freaks can’t seem to shake the anticipation. In this episode, the whole Southern Ground crew sits down and talks about our goals for the 2018 season, and discuss how we plan to accomplish those goals this year.

This is an episode that includes a little bit of everything: scouting, wind based hunting strategy, family priorities, filming a successful hunt & much more.

Southern Ground | When Filming Is Life with Ben Davis of Sawbriar Outdoors

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Parker McDonald) — Fri, 13 Jul 2018 02:40:00 +0000

Thanks for listening to Episode 13 of the Southern Ground Hunting Podcast. This week we’re talking all about filming your hunting adventure, with Ben Davis of Sawbriar Outdoors. Ben has seen some recent success on his YouTube channel, with a couple of his videos even going viral. However, that doesn’t mean he hasn’t faced some challenges as well. We talk through some of those obstacles, as well as some of the rewards that have come from capturing his hunts on camera.

Ben also shares with us that the reason he films is because he wants to inspire the next generation of outdoorsmen and women. We’re looking forward to seeing where Ben goes in his outdoor career, but we can guess that it’s only going to get better!

Southern Ground | Georgia On My Mind with Nathan Unger

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Southern Ground) — Fri, 29 Jun 2018 02:29:00 +0000

If you’re a die hard whitetail hunting addict like us, then this is the perfect episode for you! This week, Parker is joined by guest co-host Greg Godfrey and they are talking to fellow deer hunting fanatic, Nathan Unger. Nathan hails from the great state of Georgia, and you can be he knows a thing or two about southern deer hunting. He’s also an accomplished writer for “Wide Open Spaces”. The conversation includes topics like outdoor writing, public land hunting in Georgia, a Scent Crusher product review, and of course a hunting story or two.

Parker and Greg also discuss the already groundbreaking new saddle company, Tethrd, which also happens to be Greg’s side hustle. The team at Tethrd is truly making strides in the hunting industry, and Southern Ground is pumped to be a part!

Southern Ground | Hunting With Dad

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Southern Ground) — Fri, 15 Jun 2018 02:08:00 +0000

Thanks for tuning into the Southern Ground Hunting Podcast! On this special Father’s Day episode we are talking to the guys that first ignited the passion for the outdoors in us. Some know them as Brian Echols and Randall McDonald, but we know them simply as Dad. These two legends talk about how and why they made the decision a long time ago to take their kids hunting and fishing, in hopes that maybe it will inspire listeners to do the same.

Prepare to laugh at some of our father/son hunting debacles, and get ready for some… misty eyed moments. Whatever your emotional outlet may be, we hope that you enjoy this episode. We sure did. Happy Father’s Day!

Southern Ground | Kayak Hunting 101

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Southern Ground) — Fri, 1 Jun 2018 12:44:00 +0000

We have never been more excited to share an episode as much as we are with this one. This week Parker and Blake are talking all about using a kayak to access hard to reach places on public land. Living in the south, it’s very hard to compete with the amount of pressure that most pieces of public land are receiving. We share why we think the kayak method is the best method to beat the pressure in your area, and in some cases use it to your advantage. You are going to hear us talk about our kayak setups and strategies, and hopefully you will be inspired to try it for yourself.

Some people think you can’t have a true backcountry adventure without heading west. We beg to differ. Your adventure is what you make it, and for us, this is how we do it.

Southern Ground | GoWild with Brad Luttrell

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Southern Ground) — Fri, 18 May 2018 03:00:00 +0000

This week we are talking to Kentucky native, Brad Luttrell, about a new social media platform he has designed for outdoorsmen, GoWild. Brad is a passionate entrepreneur, die hard outdoorsmen, and a genius behind the grill. The majority of our conversation is focused on Go Wild, but when Brad starts talking about cooking wild game, it’s tough to get him to stop!

It’s also good to have Blake back from his paternity leave. We have definitely missed having him and his southern twang, and I may or may not have written and performed a song I wrote just for Blake on this episode. Welcome back, Blake. Southern Ground has missed you!

Southern Ground | Public Land Spring Scouting with Michael Pike

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Parker McDonald) — Fri, 4 May 2018 02:40:00 +0000

Thank you for tuning into the Southern Ground Hunting Podcast. This week, we’re diving straight into spring scouting on public land with my good friend, Michael Pike. With the lack of agriculture in the south, it can be difficult to pinpoint where these whitetails live, especially on high pressured public land.

Michael tells us how he has been able to use terrain and natural food sources to figure out where these big bucks are hanging out in the spring. Topics discussed: bedding, natural browse, bedding, and ground temperature. If you’re a hardcore hunter, you’re not going to want to miss this episode.

Southern Ground | All About OnX Maps

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Parker McDonald) — Fri, 20 Apr 2018 02:32:00 +0000

This week’s episode is a little bit different than our normal show because we got the opportunity to talk to two different people. First, we talk to Dylan Dowson from OnX Hunt. Dylan gave us an overhead view (pun intended) of what exactly OnX is and how this mapping system can be used to give us a great advantage in the woods. If you’re not an OnX user yet, I bet this convo will get you closer to making the plunge.

We also talked to Chris Rice, a fellow southern whitetail hunter, about how he used OnX to give him the upper hand this past season on some really nice public land whitetails in Alabama. Chris walks us through some of his strategies and how OnX became one of the greatest tools on his gear list. If Dylan didn’t convince you, I think Chris will. Enjoy!

Southern Ground | Public Land Turkey Hunting with The Hunting Public

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Parker McDonald) — Fri, 6 Apr 2018 02:25:00 +0000

This week we are thrilled to get to talk to the guys over at The Hunting Public while they were down in Alabama in search of public land turkeys. Aaron, Zach & Brody (aka Corndog) talked with us about some of the tactics they used, and what ultimately led to success on their first stop of Turkey Tour 2018. We definitely talked strategy, but we’re no strangers to just sitting around and shootin’ the bull! There’s no shortage of that in this episode.

This is also a huge episode for us because we had the opportunity to talk about our new partnership with OnX Hunt. We’re absolutely stoked to get to work with this great company and we know that only great things will come from it. To celebrate, we’re giving away 3 Premium membership cards and 1 Elite membership card. Woodhaven Custom Calls has also been generous enough to give us 2 Ninja Hammer calls & 1 Cluck n’ Purr pot that we are excited to give away as well. Listen to this episode and check out our Facebook page to find out how you can win!

Southern Ground | The Saddle Hunter with Greg Godfrey

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Parker McDonald) — Fri, 23 Mar 2018 02:48:00 +0000

Today we’re chatting with THE Saddle Hunter, Greg Godfrey. Greg is a hardcore mobile deer hunter from Georgia that has learned to depend on hunting from a tree saddle to get him into those trees that treestand hunters can only dream about. We discuss his first steps into saddle hunting, as well as some tactics he has learned over his years of experience with this method. If you want to learn the basics of hunting with this ultimate mobile setup, take a listen!

Southern Ground Hunting has recently launched a new video series on our YouTube channel called the “KYK Hunter Vlog”. If you want to dive into our personal hunting style of using a kayak as our main tool to hunt public land, check out this vlog. With Turkey season right around the corner, you sure don’t want to miss out on the action.

Southern Ground | Woodrow The Blood Tracking Dog & Traditional Archery with Ammon McKinney

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Parker McDonald) — Fri, 9 Mar 2018 03:46:00 +0000

This week we’re talking with Alabama native & traditional archery hunter, Ammon McKinney. We discussed his best season ever that consisted of a dwarf buck he harvested named “Odd Job”, but the focus of our conversation was his legendary tracking dog, Woodrow. Ammon talks with us about how Woodrow became the tracking machine that he is today, and what he believes were the most important factors in his success.

Ammon was also kind enough to recommend several different blood trailing resources for hunters in the south. You may never need a tracking dog, but when you do, you’ll be glad you have this info.

Southern Ground | #PublicLandOwner with Edward Cook

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Parker McDonald) — Thu, 22 Feb 2018 02:18:00 +0000

Whoever has said the South doesn’t have big deer have obviously not spoken to our new friend, Edward Cook. Not only is this guy just a giant slayer, he also does it on public land. We focus on a specific giant buck that Edward harvested on a special draw WMA hunt, but we also talk about opportunities all over the South that hunters have to chase big bucks on public land through these special draw permits.

Aside from this episode being rich in information, Edward is also just a fun guy to listen to as you can hear the passion he has for the pursuit of monster public land whitetails.

Southern Ground | The Hunting Club with Blake Echols

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Parker McDonald) — Fri, 9 Feb 2018 03:24:00 +0000

On today’s episode, we get to talk to Blake Echols about how he had a true weekend to remember while chasing late season Alabama whitetails on a hunting club he got to hunt as a guest. As you’ll hear, Blake is one of the most sincere guys around and truly deserved this more than anyone I’ve ever met. I’m so confident that you are going to like Blake that I have brought him on the Southern Ground team as a co-host to the show. So plan on hearing a lot more from Blake in the future.

We also hit on public lands and some success that I had on the same week on a piece of public land with the bow in hand. So if that’s what fires you up then you’ll enjoy it!