Welcome to the WHTL Podcast, your source for Whitetail Deer Hunting Tactics, Stories & Expert Guests. In this episode, we're back in the studio with Josh Duncan, the new owner of The General.

On this episode, we break down how:

• The General antlers sold for $1 million, making them the most expensive ever.
• The purchase was structured through installment payments, not cash.
• Photos surfaced showing two stickers had been shaved off decades ago.
• The discovery removed the rack from the North American Shed Hunters Club records.
• Additional sheds from the same deer surfaced over 60 years after discovery.
• The General's typical frame is still considered historically unmatched.
• The antlers' story highlights the unregulated and controversial antler collecting world.
• Josh now sees himself as the caretaker of the deer's legacy, not the owner.
• A documentary about The General is being produced to tell the full story.
• The mission now is to restore respect for the deer despite human manipulation.

And So Much More!

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Welcome to the WHTL Podcast, your source for Whitetail Deer Hunting Tactics, Stories & Expert Guests. In this episode, we're back in the studio with Mark Kenyon.

On this episode, we break down how:

• Why "success" in deer hunting is defined differently by everyone

• The real impact of CWD — both biological and social

• How access is quietly reshaping private and public land hunting

• The danger of the "scarcity mindset"

• Why declining hunter numbers could put us "on the menu"

• The power of individual and collective action

• Why complaining is useless — and action is everything

• How he made hunting fun again this season

• Why introducing kids to hunting might be the most important conservation act of all

And So Much More!

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Welcome to the WHTL Podcast, your source for Whitetail Deer Hunting Tactics, Stories & Expert Guests. In this episode, we're back in the studio with the ice man himself Heath Cisco.

On this episode, we break down how:

• Overhunting small farms will cost you mature bucks.
• Mature deer often shift seasonal ranges (October ≠ January).
• Shed location doesn't equal early-season location.
• Rut funnels require daily commitment—not random sits.
• Postseason scouting must account for seasonal movement shifts.
• Baiting + crossbows + cell cams = hyper-effective hunters.
• The biggest evolution in Heath's career: hunting deer, not spots.
• February–April adjustments are critical for small farm optimization.

And So Much More!

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Welcome to the WHTL Podcast, your source for Whitetail Deer Hunting Tactics, Stories & Expert Guests. In this episode, we're back on the road in Wisconsin with Jeff Helmers and Cathryn Howland.

On this episode, we break down how:

• 30 acres function as sanctuary

• Two stand locations are built with intentional design

• Soft mast, water, and food layering create consistent daylight movement

• Access routes are engineered so deer never see hunters enter

• They only hunt 1–3 times per season

• Target bucks are pre-selected months in advance

Jeff explains why:

• Most hunters are their own worst enemy

• Pressure is misunderstood

• Mature bucks are smarter than people admit

• Trail cameras changed the game

• Drones and crossbows are altering age structure

• Simplicity beats overthinking

And So Much More!

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Welcome to the WHTL Podcast, presented by Moultrie. Your source for Whitetail Deer Hunting Tactics, Stories & Expert Guests. In this episode, we're back in the studio with Steve Hanson. We Discuss:

• More habitat work doesn't guarantee better odds

• Old intel can betray you after major changes

• Mature bucks adapt faster than hunters expect

• Overconfidence creates blind spots

• Overhunting shrinks opportunity windows

• First sits often offer the best chances

• Bow setups must match bow strategies

• Pressure compounds quickly in November

• Health issues can change buck behavior fast

• Sometimes the lesson is the reward

And So Much More!

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Welcome to the WHTL Podcast, presented by Moultrie. Your source for Whitetail Deer Hunting Tactics, Stories & Expert Guests. In this episode, we're back in the studio with Kip Adams. We Discuss:

• Mature bucks are trained nocturnal, not naturally nocturnal

• Access mistakes teach deer when not to move

• Bedding security matters more than food proximity

• Small properties have the smallest margin for error

• Over-hunting ruins daylight movement

• Soil health directly affects antler potential

• Social stress shapes buck movement and survival

• Habitat tells you when deer numbers are too high

• Stand placement should come before habitat work

• Low-impact hunting creates daylight opportunities

And So Much More!

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Welcome to the WHTL Podcast, presented by Moultrie. Your source for Whitetail Deer Hunting Tactics, Stories & Expert Guests. In this episode, we're back in the studio with Kip Adams. We Discuss:

• Buck age structure is the best it's been in 100+ years

• CWD is 100% fatal with no cure or vaccine

• CWD spreads long before symptoms appear

• Sharpshooting removes the most infected deer fastest

• Antlerless harvest is far below what tags allow

• Fewer deer = healthier deer and better habitat

• Hunters manage more wildlife habitat than any group

• Disease management buys time for future vaccines

• Private land is the key battleground for deer health

• Hunters are essential to conservation's future

And So Much More!

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Welcome to the WHTL Podcast, presented by Moultrie. Your source for Whitetail Deer Hunting Tactics, Stories & Expert Guests. In this episode, we're back in the studio with Josh Teulker of Before the Echo. We Discuss:

• Trail cameras show only a fraction of what deer are actually doing

• Technology can replace skills if hunters aren't careful

• Difficulty often makes success more rewarding

• Patience kills more mature bucks than urgency

• Bad seasons are normal—even for great hunters

• Hunt spots when timing is right, not just because they exist

• Post-season scouting reveals pressure and overlooked areas

• Comparing yourself to others ruins enjoyment

• Shooting skill is one of the most underrated advantages

• Hunting success looks different for every hunter

And So Much More!

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Welcome to the WHTL Podcast, presented by Moultrie. Your source for Whitetail Deer Hunting Tactics, Stories & Expert Guests. In this episode, we're back in the studio with Clong time friend of the podcast Clint Campbell! We Discuss:

• Filling a tag early can limit how much you actually learn in a season

• Eating a tag often leads to more time, reps, and real woodsmanship

• Shrinking public access concentrates pressure and changes deer behavior

• If deer disappear when you hunt, your wind or access is likely the issue

• Overhunting "safe" spots kills long-term opportunity

• Chasing one mature buck demands realistic expectations

• Conditions matter more than calendar dates

• Midweek hunts can outperform weekends on pressured ground

• Lack of offseason prep compounds problems in-season

• Nobody is keeping score except you

And So Much More!

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Welcome to the WHTL Podcast, presented by Moultrie. Your source for Whitetail Deer Hunting Tactics, Stories & Expert Guests. In this episode, we're back in the studio with Chairman of the Ohio Wildlife Council Mike Rex! We Discuss:

• Ohio has lost ~100,000 deer hunters since 2012

• Fewer hunters means less political influence

• EHD wiped out up to 90% of deer in some areas

• Disease outbreaks take 3–5 years to recover from

• Access to land is a bigger issue than regulations

• Trophy focus has reduced doe harvest

• Crossbows drove a major shift toward archery

• Wildlife management always has unintended effects

• Social media magnifies frustration, not accuracy

• Hunter unity matters more than rule changes

And So Much More!

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Welcome to the WHTL Podcast, presented by Moultrie. Your source for Whitetail Deer Hunting Tactics, Stories & Expert Guests. In this episode, we're back in the studio with our best of 2025! We Discuss:

• Deer hunting success is often timing—not proof a tactic works

• Refusing to adapt is one of the biggest reasons hunters fail

• Too much information creates confusion without woodsman judgment

• Gun seasons during the rut destroy age structure

• One-buck limits improve quality through hunter psychology

• Unlimited nonresident tags reduce resident access and doe control

• Fewer hunters can kill more deer with less pressure

• Public land can produce giants with the right management

• Mature bucks are far more fragile than most hunters realize

• Access, pressure, and age structure matter more than genetics

And So Much More!

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