Days In The Wild - Big game Hunting podcast

Hunting And Judging Mule Deer W/ Marlon Holden Graylight Hunter

Title: How to Score Mule Deer on the Hoof
 
Show Notes:
Hunters hunted for meat forever, and so when you shot a big bodied animal, that’s why people wanted to know how big the animal you shot was. But now? That’s changed. Ears, antlers, body size: which one is more important to you as you hunt?
 
My good friend Marlon Holden, the Gray Light Hunter is discussing his technique for scoring mule deer on the hoof. When you go to Cabela’s, which animals do you look at? I personally prefer the trophies that are unique. Marlon tries to balance the kind of animals he actually sees while hunting with his desire to have a mule deer with interesting characteristics.
 
If you want to chase rutting deer, you can go from August to March if you switch between breeds and criss-cross the country. Moving from California to Florida means you’re going to need to learn the difference between the breeds and their quirks.  
 
Marlon loves mule deer with a single mindedness that I find funny. In some parts of the country, hunters are hot for javelina hunts or a very specific trophy they want to accrue. “Shoot whatever makes you happy. Don’t ever shoot for score,” advises Marlon.
 
Rifle season is coming up, so take advantage of my discount codes at some of my preferred vendors. And be sure to check out my new website where I make it even easier to book a hunt with me.
 
What’s Inside:
How Marlon figures out how big a deer really is.
Why regions and time of year will impact the size of a deer.
Marlon lays out how to score a desert deer.
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Short Description:
From a distance, mule deer always look bigger than they really are. How many times have you arrowed a deer and then got closer only to realize that it wasn’t as old or as big as you’d first imagined? Marlon Holden talks about his scoring strategy, plus other clues he looks for when sizing up a mule deer.
 
Tags:
Mule deer hunting, guided mule deer hunt, javelina hunts, how to score deer, scoring mule deer, AZ hunting, AZ guides

Understanding Weather and Deer Movement Throwback Thurs

Understanding Weather and Deer Movement Throwback Thurs
 
This is our new Throwback Thursday episode 
 
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Travis Adams Bucks and Bulls outfitters

Hunting the Buck of Your Dreams with Travis Adams
 
Show Notes:
Travis Adams loves hunting, and you can hear it in the stories he tells. His company Bucks and Bulls operates in Utah and New Mexico where Travis guides hunts on private land. We’re talking mule deer today and he shares some of his favorite insights about mule deer with me.
 
Travis doesn’t just hunt mule deer; his specialty is giant mule deer and giant elk. That means keeping an eye out for older animals. The problem is that the older an animal gets, the better he gets at avoiding hunters.
 
The logistics of hunting on public land can be challenging which is why Travis’s little niche is that he operates a lot of private ground. If you’ve got questions about hunting in Utah or outfitting, Travis says to give him a call at 801-785-5050 if you want to chat.
 
I’ve been field testing different hunting equipment and Bushnell’s products have consistently risen to the top. For my listeners, they’re currently offering 15% off on anything (not just my favorite products) by using the promo code: STL02.
 
If you’re looking for a chance to get out of the house and enjoy a trip to Arizona, book a hunt with me in February when the weather is amazing and the company is fantastic. I do have a limited number of spots available, so don’t wait too long and miss out on this opportunity.
 
 
What’s Inside:
How deer are a little like vampires, and how you can use that to your advantage.
The older a buck gets, the smarter it gets at avoiding hunters.
Why Travis prefers private land over public land.
 
 
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Phoenix Shooting Bags
Book a hunt with John
Bushnell.com
BucksandBulls.com
Bucks and Bulls on Instagram
 
Short Description:
As an old-fashioned outfitter based in Utah and New Mexico, Travis Adams loves hunting older mule deer, and he’s willing to outwait them. That patience gets rewarded with trophy-sized bucks and hunting clients who are happy to return again and again to go out with him.
 
Tags:
Hunting bucks, hunting in Utah, hunting in New Mexico, hunting white-tailed deer, finding older bucks, outsmarting a buck

The Controversial Frontal Shot with Joel Turner

The Controversial Frontal Shot with Joel Turner
Check out the article I wrote on frontal shots that goes along with this podcast
Also if you want to learn how to be in control of your shot check out Joel's program 

Cold Weather Gear

Cold Weather Gear review and discussion 
 
I give a run down on what I use and why.. I discuss hunting in the bitter cold of South Dakota on spot and stalk archery hunts and late season elk 

Play by Play Elk Hunt with Sam Ayers Bonus episode

Play by Play Elk Hunt with Sam Ayers
John Stallone of Days in The Wild joins Sam on The Wild Initiative to Sam’s 2020 season and his very first elk harvest. In this episode, they start with a seemingly impossible draw for Arizona and then go on to discuss the successful stalk in potentially one of the worst ruts in recent history. They also talk about the events that led up to fulfilling that defining first tag.
 
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Elk Season Recap 2020

As with most things in 2020 Elk season was a difficult task but we were able to turn lemons into lemonade.
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AZ Mule Deer and Coues Deer with Drake Schofield

AZ Mule Deer and Coues Deer with Drake Schofield
 
Show Notes:
We’re talking mule deer and coues deer with guide Drake Schofield today. No matter what you’re hunting, you’re always looking for the perfect combination of:
Water
Cover
Food
 
What you don’t want to do is make the mistake of lumping these two deer together in your approach; they are very different. One example is simply, how does the behavior of mule deer affect the hunting?
 
If you’re hunting in a new area, what kind of things do you need to know? While hunting for mule deer in Colorado, Drake had to adapt his hunting strategy for the whole new environment. When he showed up, all he could see was headlights and orange all across the terrain. When a hunting area is overcrowded, what can you do to get out ahead or outthink the other hunters? We share some strategies for how you can work around a popular hunting spot.
 
Drake closes us out with an epic hunting story when he chased down and shot a massive 5 by 6 bull. If you’d like to experience something epic like his hunt, then let’s cross a hunt off your bucket list. Contact me to book a guided hunt in Arizona before my spots fill up.
 
What’s Inside:
How to find an overlooked area to hunt in when it’s too crowded out in the field.
We compare what it’s like to hunt in Eastern Arizona. 
Why you should always tell someone where you’re going when you head out to the field.
Mentioned in this Episode:
Days in the Wild on itunes
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Phoenix Shooting Bags
Book a hunt with John
Drake Schofield on Instagram
 
Short Description:
Talking with different hunting guides gives a different insight into how they do things. While some parts of hunting are similar across the board, how a guide plans a hunt, stalks his prey, calls to the herd, and waits for the perfect opportunity can all give you ideas on how you can perfect your hunting technique too.
Tags:
Coues buck, AZ hunting, pulling tags, shed hunting, hunting for mule deer, hunting for coues buck, hunting mule deer in CO,

Mule Deer Hunting With Skyler Richards

Hunting Mule Deer with Skyler Richards
 
Show Notes:
I’m talking with Skyler Richards today to see how he approaches mule deer. As a full-time hunting guide for Color Country Outfitters in Southern Utah, Skyler’s been full-on immersed in hunting as a profession for the last 9 years.
 
Sometimes hunters like to plan a hunt around a trophy, or the kind of animal they want to hunt, or even the tags they pull. Skyler’s method starts with terrain, so he shares some of the key features he looks for when he puts together a hunt.
 
One thing that mule deer are famous for is taking one look back right before they walk over a ridge. That habit is one that’s gotten a lot of them killed over the years, says Skyler. Most of my own bigger bucks were caught during the rut, but I prefer catching them when they’re feeding. For Skyler, he spends a lot of time scouting out animals and terrain before hunting season so that he knows exactly where to catch them on their feeding grounds.
 
I have a few spots left open for some guided hunts, so if you’re ready to blow off some steam and enjoy the beautiful Arizona weather, contact me through my website.
 
What’s Inside:
How Skyler likes to plan his hunts, and why he doesn’t rely solely on Google Earth.
Skyler uses his guide experience to talk about how to find bigger bucks.
The guaranteed moment that you’ll know when you’re going to bag your deer.
 
 
Mentioned in this Episode:
Days in the Wild on itunes
Days in the Wild on Podbean
Phoenix Shooting Bags
Book a hunt with John
Color Country Outfitters
 
Short Description:
Every hunter plans the hunt a little differently because of their experience and expertise. As a full-time hunting guide in Southern Utah, Skyler Richards has been on a lot of hunts. Today we’re talking mule deer, including Southern Utah’s special Paunsaugunt mule deer population.
 
 
Tags:
Mule deer hunting, deer hunting in Utah, mule deer in Southern Utah, hunting Paunsaugunt mule deer, mule deer guide, guided hunts in Utah, how to plan a mule deer hunt

Mule Deer Hunting Brian Strickland

Mule Deer Hunting Brian Strickland 
"
I love bowhunting mule deer, but I especially love hunting them during the early season. There’s just something about those fuzzy antlers. Early season hunts often end up being a year-long chess match of sorts: researching and scouting an area before finding, patterning, stalking and ultimately killing the buck you’re after. It’s a long road with bumps, pit stops and challenges. But the reward of finally tagging a buck makes the experience rewarding.
Anyone can get lucky. But when it comes to hunting mule deer, that luck comes after hard work, skill and determination. That’s why there are several factors that contribute to consistent early season success – especially for non-residents who require extra planning.
It all starts with compiling data on a potential hunting spot. Deer population densities. Hunter numbers. Success rates. Type of terrain. State agencies can and will provide this data, and much more. You should also find out where the biggest mule deer are being killed, since that’s generally one indication of properly managed areas. And according to Boone and Crockett’s record-book mule deer entries, the top states are, in descending order, Colorado, Utah, Idaho, Wyoming and Nevada. New Mexico and Arizona fall to No. 6 and 7, respectively. All-time entries rank slightly differently, with Colorado, Idaho, Utah, Wyoming and New Mexico taking the top five spots."