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The Southern Way - Sportsmen"s Empire

Sportsmen"s Empire

The Southern Way hunting and outdoor podcast focuses on deer & turkey hunting in the southeastern United States. In the south, hunting is ingrained in to the culture and the heritage. Join us every week with host Josh Raley as he digs deep in to hunting strategy with expert hunters, wildlife biology discussions, and entertaining stories from folks just like you. Only on the Sportsmen"s Empire Podcast Network!

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01:13:29

Texas Public Land: Weird Laws, Lots Of Pressure, BIG...

The Southern Way - Sportsmen"s Empire ·

2020/11/23

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

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01:19:21

Two Public Land Bucks, Two States, One Week

The Southern Way - Sportsmen"s Empire ·

2020/11/16

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,

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01:01:41

Kentucky Rut Deer Camp Shenanigans

The Southern Way - Sportsmen"s Empire ·

2020/11/09

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. Southern Ground Hunting is powered by Simple Cast.

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01:06:59

How To Find & Hunt Big Bucks On A Clear Cut

The Southern Way - Sportsmen"s Empire ·

2020/11/02

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

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01:07:35

Just A Mississippi River Rat Killing Big Public Land...

The Southern Way - Sportsmen"s Empire ·

2020/10/28

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

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01:22:43

Takeaways From Early Alabama Opener, 3 Deer On The...

The Southern Way - Sportsmen"s Empire ·

2020/10/19

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

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01:45:12

When Should You Call A Tracking Dog? Shane Simpson...

The Southern Way - Sportsmen"s Empire ·

2020/10/12

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

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01:02:27

Early Season Food Sources - When Do They Change? How...

The Southern Way - Sportsmen"s Empire ·

2020/09/28

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

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00:48:52

My Gear Rundown | Saddle Hunting, Climbing Sticks,...

The Southern Way - Sportsmen"s Empire ·

2020/09/21

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

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01:24:06

Missed Mature Buck Opportunity In Kentucky & 2020...

The Southern Way - Sportsmen"s Empire ·

2020/09/14

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

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00:47:36

So How Should A Southerner Kill A Buck In Kentucky?

The Southern Way - Sportsmen"s Empire ·

2020/09/07

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. Southern Ground Hunting is powered by Simple Cast.

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00:56:06

Hurricane Laura, And How She Helped Us Kill A GIANT...

The Southern Way - Sportsmen"s Empire ·

2020/09/01

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

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01:20:04

Capitalizing On Velvet Bucks On Late Summer Patterns...

The Southern Way - Sportsmen"s Empire ·

2020/08/24

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! Southern Ground Hunting is powered by Simple Cast.

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00:56:10

How To TARGET & EXECUTE On Specific Public Land Bucks...

The Southern Way - Sportsmen"s Empire ·

2020/08/17

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

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01:37:20

Snorting The Fairy Dust. Building The Best Arrow For...

The Southern Way - Sportsmen"s Empire ·

2020/08/10

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

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01:46:24

Having The PERSISTENCE To Kill World Class Bucks |...

The Southern Way - Sportsmen"s Empire ·

2020/08/07

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

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01:25:25

Stand Placement, Funnels, Big Rubs & Mock Scrapes -...

The Southern Way - Sportsmen"s Empire ·

2020/07/31

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

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01:37:19

3 Keys To Success For Killing The Most Mature Buck In...

The Southern Way - Sportsmen"s Empire ·

2020/07/24

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

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01:08:34

Shortening The Public Land Hunting Learning Curve |...

The Southern Way - Sportsmen"s Empire ·

2020/07/17

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

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01:19:57

Hunting Mature Bucks In The Florida Everglades |...

The Southern Way - Sportsmen"s Empire ·

2020/07/10

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

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