The WHTL Podcast - Whitetail Deer Hunting Tactics, Stories & Expert Guests
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Welcome to Trail Cam Radio, as we dive into all things trail cameras, deer hunting, whitetails, wildlife research, outdoors, camera traps, and expert guest advice. Speaking from our own experience of running a trail camera company over the years, we hope to share as much valuable information through this deer hunting podcast.
Episodes
- #415 - The Biggest Mistake Hunters Make Hunting BIG Timber For Mature Bucks with Jacob Lishen
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 Jacob Lishen. We Discuss: Mature bucks often live on only 1–20% of a property. Security ma…
- #414 - The Complete System for Finding Mature Whitetails Without Owning Land with Kaleb Greiner
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 Kaleb Greiner. We Discuss: Big bucks on public land come down to effort, not luck Trail ca…
- #413 - The Art & Science Behind Killing Mature Bucks: Understanding Chaos in the Whitetail Woods with Michael Engelmeyer
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 Michael Engelmeyer. We Discuss: Mature bucks react differently to pressure. Hunters overes…
- #412 - Why EHD Is Getting Worse Every Year—and What You Can Actually Do About It Right Now with Zach Haas of EHDfense
Welcome to the WHTL Podcast, your source for Whitetail Deer Hunting Tactics, Stories & Expert Guests. In this episode, we're back on the road with another conversation from the Iowa Deer Classic with Zach Haas of EHDfense. We Discuss: Poor…
- #411 - Why Your Hunting Property Isn't Producing Big Bucks (And How to Fix It) with Thomas Mlsna
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 a Q&A from the Whitetail Master Academy with Thomas Mlsna. We Discuss: Pressure kills more…
- #410 - You Don't Need Money, Big Land, or Fancy Gear to Kill Big Whitetails—You Just Need This One Thing with Jeff Hopkins
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 Jeff Hopkins. We Discuss: Details separate average hunters from elite ones Big bucks don't…
- #409 - The Real Reason Most Hunters Never Kill Mature Bucks: The Brutal Truth About Land, Money, and Big Deer Success with Lee Lakosky and Skip Sligh
Welcome to the WHTL Podcast, your source for Whitetail Deer Hunting Tactics, Stories & Expert Guests. In this episode, we're back on the road with another special Q&A from the Iowa Deer Classic with Skip Sligh and Lee Lakosky. We Discuss:…
- #408 - The Deer Hunting "Rules" That Lee Lakosky and Skip Sligh Break To Kill Mature Bucks
Welcome to the WHTL Podcast, your source for Whitetail Deer Hunting Tactics, Stories & Expert Guests. In this episode, we're back on the road with another special Q&A from the Iowa Deer Classic with Skip Sligh and Lee Lakosky. We Discuss:…
- #407 - Why Some States Produce Giants And Others Don't: The Real Reason Iowa Has Big Bucks with Skip Sligh and Lee Lakosky
Welcome to the WHTL Podcast, your source for Whitetail Deer Hunting Tactics, Stories & Expert Guests. In this episode, we're back on the road with a special Q&A from the Iowa Deer Classic with Skip Sligh and Lee Lakosky. We Discuss: Iowa p…
- #406 - He Paid $1,000,000 For The General Sheds… Then Everything Changed with Josh Duncan
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…
- #405 - Is This the Golden Age of Whitetails… or the Beginning of the End? with Mark Kenyon
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…
- #404 - Is Baiting Ruining Mature Buck Hunting? The Deer Hunting Culture Nobody Talks About with Heath Cisco
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 far…
- #403 - 40 acres, 2 Stands, and 30+ Years of Consistently Killing Target Mature Bucks with Jeff Helmers and Cathryn Howland
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…
- #402 - Overconfidence Cost Him a Once-in-a-Lifetime Deer: The Biggest Mistakes Steve Hanson Made Chasing One Mature Buck
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 bette…
- #401 - The Biggest Whitetail Myth Exposed: Why Mature Bucks Are Not Actually Nocturnal with Steve Bartulla
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 natu…
- #400 - The Truth about EHD & CWD according to The National Deer Alliance: Which is Worse?
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…
- #399 - Is Technology Changing Deer Hunting for the Worse? Balancing Technology and Tradition with Josh Teulker
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 onl…
- #398 - The Truth About Eating a Tag: Why an "Unsuccessful" Season Makes Better Hunters with Clint Campbell
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: Fillin…
- #397 - The BIGGEST Problems in Deer Hunting That No One Wants to Talk About with Mike Rex
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 ha…
- #396 - The BEST Of The WHTL Podcast 2025: A Year In Review
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—…
- #395 - 2025 Recap: Why "There Will Always Be Deer" Is a Dangerous Mindset with Cameron Derr
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 Cameron Derr. We Discuss: The podcast had one of its strongest year…
- #394 - Why Late Season Is the Most UNDERRATED Time to Kill a Mature Buck with Kyle Heuerman of Team Radical
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 Kyle Heuerman of Team Radical. We Discuss: Late season rewards plan…
- #393 - A Masterclass In Everything Late Season Whitetail with Don Higgins
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 Don Higgins. We Discuss: Late-season success depends on weather sta…
- #392 - What A Thermal Drone Can Tell Us About Why Mature Whitetail Patterns Shifted So Quickly This Year with Jack Huston
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 Chris Creed. We Discuss: Deer movement is shifting earlier than exp…
- #391 - Why Thanksgiving Could Be The BEST Time Of Year To Tag A Mature Buck! with Steve Pinkston
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 Chris Creed. We Discuss: Chasing next-level deer requires patience…
- #390 - Never Lose A Blood Trail Again! The Complete Guide To Blood Tracking and Shot Placement with Chris Creed
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 Chris Creed. We Discuss: Tracking starts the moment the arrow leave…
- #389 - Seat Time vs Historical Data: Efficiently Hunting The Rut with Curt Headington
Welcome to the WHTL Podcast, presented by Moultrie. Your source for Whitetail Deer Hunting Tactics, Stories & Expert Guests. In this episode, we're back on the road in Iowa with Curt Headington. We Discuss: Seat time isn't everything; pick…
- #388 - If You Haven't Filled A Tag Yet Don't Panic, Do This Instead! with Thomas Mlsna
Welcome to the WHTL Podcast, presented by Moultrie. Your source for Whitetail Deer Hunting Tactics, Stories & Expert Guests. In this episode, we're back on the road with repeat guest and friend of the channel Thomas Mlsna. We Discuss: Don'…
- #377 - The Lee Lakosky Interview: What Its ACTUALLY Like Being A Hunting TV Host
Welcome to the WHTL Podcast, presented by Moultrie. Your source for Whitetail Deer Hunting Tactics, Stories & Expert Guests. In this episode, we're back on the road with someone who needs no introduction, the one and only Lee Lakosky. We D…
- #376 - Scrape Week is HERE!!! Maximizing Your Success Hunting Scrapes with JJ Dukart and Bryan Lemke
Welcome to the WHTL Podcast, presented by Moultrie. Your source for Whitetail Deer Hunting Tactics, Stories & Expert Guests. In this episode, we're back on the road with Bobby Worthington. We Discuss: Late October is prime time for hunting…
- #375 - A Lifetime Of Woodsmanship Lessons and Skills with Bobby Worthington
Welcome to the WHTL Podcast, presented by Moultrie. Your source for Whitetail Deer Hunting Tactics, Stories & Expert Guests. In this episode, we're back on the road with Bobby Worthington. We Discuss: Success is mastering common skills unc…
- #374 - 5 Ways to DESTROY Your Best Spot Before the RUT: Bobby Worthington Rut Tactics
Welcome to the WHTL Podcast, presented by Moultrie. Your source for Whitetail Deer Hunting Tactics, Stories & Expert Guests. In this episode, we're back on the road with Bobby Worthington. We Discuss: Insanity in hunting is doing the same…
- #373 - 150+ Trail Camera Study Reveals BEST Days To Hunt This Fall! with Steve Sherk
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 Sherk. We Discuss: Lessons from a 150-camera whitetail study…
- #372 - The October and November Days That You NEED To Be In The Woods This Fall! The 2025 Whitetail Calendar with Jason Michael
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 Jason Michael. We Discuss: Jason Michael predicts key dates for the…
- #371 - Ron Willmore: 50 Years of Bowhunting & The Clinton Lake Whitetail Experiment
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 Ron Willmore. We Discuss: Ron Willmore transformed Clinton Lake int…
- #370 - What Thermal Drones Reveal About Mature Bucks: The FUTURE Of Whitetail Research with Derrick Dixon
Derrick Dixon from Whitetail Research has been blowing up on YouTube — and for good reason. He's using thermal drones to uncover whitetail deer behavior in a way that hunters have never seen before. In this episode, Derrick shares how he q…
- #369 - Perfecting The ULTIMATE Arrow Set Up For Hunting Whitetails with Greg Glesinger
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 Greg Glesinger. We Discuss: Plan for the unfortunate shot; mistakes…
- #368 -The Future of Hunting: Hard Truths with Skip Sligh
Welcome to the WHTL Podcast, presented by Moultrie. Your source for Whitetail Deer Hunting Tactics, Stories & Expert Guests. In this episode, we're back on the road in Iowa with Part 2 of our Candid Discussion on the Future of Hunting with…
- #367 - You CAN Call In Mature Bucks in HIGH PRESSURE Areas: Do This with JJ Dukart of the Deer Society
Welcome to the WHTL Podcast, presented by Moultrie. Your source for Whitetail Deer Hunting Tactics, Stories & Expert Guests. On this week's episode, we're joined by JJ Dukart of the Deer Society—a hunter and educator who has helped shape m…
- #366 - How Hunting Regulations Are Ruining YOUR Deer Hunting: What Every Deer Hunting State Needs To Do Different with Skip Sligh
Welcome to the WHTL Podcast, presented by Moultrie. Your source for Whitetail Deer Hunting Tactics, Stories & Expert Guests. In this episode, we're joined by a guest who's been on the front lines in Washington D.C., fighting to keep Iowa's…
- #365 - Seconds from Success: Chase Your Best Buck This Season - Jason Michael
Join us as seasoned bowhunter Jason shares his deep-rooted passion for whitetail hunting. From public lands strategy to the art of the perfect shot, Jason's tales and tactics will both inform and inspire as you prepare for the season ahead…
- #364 - I Didn't Put Any Trail Cameras Out In July, Is It Too Late To Start Putting Them Out? We Asked 8 Whitetail Experts Their Thoughts!
Welcome to the WHTL Podcast, presented by Moultrie. Your source for Whitetail Deer Hunting Tactics, Stories & Expert Guests. On this week's episode, we're bringing you a brand new format. We spent the summer talking to 8 different whitetai…
- #363 - Why Eastern Hunters Are Built DIFFERENT: Lessons from New York & PA to Iowa!
Welcome to the WHTL Podcast, presented by Moultrie. Your source for Whitetail Deer Hunting Tactics, Stories & Expert Guests. On this week's episode, we're joined by public land hunter and whitetail strategist Jon Lewis, who shares how chas…
- #362 - You Don't Need 1000 Acres to Kill GIANTS: Here's Why with Bobby Warner
Welcome to the WHTL Podcast, presented by Moultrie. Your source for Whitetail Deer Hunting Tactics, Stories & Expert Guests. On this week's episode, we are back in the studio with Bobby Warner. We discuss: Bobby Warner shares his journey o…
- #361 - Learning Mature Bucks Through Thermal Drone Studies: What Over 30,000 Deer Can Teach You with Jack Huston
Welcome to the WHTL Podcast, presented by Moultrie. Your source for Whitetail Deer Hunting Tactics, Stories & Expert Guests. On this week's episode, we are back in the studio with Jack Huston of Midwest Deer Surveys. We discuss: Jack has f…
- #360 - What Most Deer Hunters Have DEAD WRONG: Don Higgins KEYS Consistently Killing GIANTS
Welcome to the WHTL Podcast, presented by Moultrie. Your source for Whitetail Deer Hunting Tactics, Stories & Expert Guests. On this week's episode, we are back on the road in Illinois with the man himself Don Higgins. We discuss: Don Higg…
- #359 - The Bobby Worthington Masterclass In Woodsmanship That EVERYONE Needs To Hear! Finding The Right Funnels To Hunt, Making A Mock Scrape That Actually Works, and The Art Of Killing Mature Bucks
Welcome to the WHTL Podcast, presented by Moultrie. Your source for Whitetail Deer Hunting Tactics, Stories & Expert Guests. On this week's episode, we are back on the road bringing you one of the podcasts we recorded on our latest trip to…
- #358 - BREAKING NEWS: Biggest Shed Antlers of All Time Were Altered! SOLD for a Million Dollars and Vintage Photos Have Surfaced!
Welcome to the WHTL Podcast, presented by Moultrie. Your source for Whitetail Deer Hunting Tactics, Stories & Expert Guests. On this week's episode, we are back in the studio with antler collector Jamie Martin talking about the latest bomb…
- #357 - The Mature Buck Puzzle: Creek Crossings + Perfect Timing = Alabama State Record With Michael Perry
Welcome to the WHTL Podcast, presented by Moultrie. Your source for Whitetail Deer Hunting Tactics, Stories & Expert Guests. You asked and we listened, we are officially back! On this week's episode, we are back on the road for another Whi…
- #357 - Do This NOW To Kill A Mature Buck In October and The CRP Deadline Is Here! with Steve Hanson
Welcome to the WHTL Podcast, presented by Moultrie. Your source for Whitetail Deer Hunting Tactics, Stories & Expert Guests. You asked and we listened, we are officially back! On this week's episode, we are back in the studio with Steve Ha…