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PODCAST

The Southern Outdoorsmen Hunting Podcast

Andrew Maxwell & Jacob Myers

Your go-to Deer Hunting Podcast! The Southern Outdoorsmen is a show dedicated to diving deep on the topics that will make you a better hunter. We interview guys who are the "real deal", the best hometown deer hunters across the country - the guys who have consistent success deer hunting the same public lands, leases, hunting clubs, or family farms as everyone else. Every Monday we post an episode with fresh tips, tactics and strategies to give you an edge in the woods this fall.

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91:01

720 - Dr. Grant Woods on the Hidden Language of Scent...

The Southern Outdoorsmen Hunting Podcast ·

2025/09/08

Dr. Grant Woods, one of the nation’s leading deer biologists, explains the secret language of scrapes and rubs — and reveals what most hunters get wrong about deer scent, communication, and rut behavior.In this episode, we cover: • How bucks actually use scrapes and rubs to communicate • The truth about deer scent and why you can’t fool a buck’s nose • Pre-rut, rut, and post-rut hunting strategies that really work • Stand placement, access, and how to avoid alerting deer • What hunters should

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83:55

719 - Early Season Mature Bucks & Old School Hunting...

The Southern Outdoorsmen Hunting Podcast ·

2025/09/04

In this throwback episode, we sit down with our friend Tony Myers, a veteran Alabama hunter who’s been chasing deer since the 1970s. Tony shares lessons he learned from old-timers in the early days, how deer behavior shifted after dog hunting was banned, and the subtle signs that separate consistent hunters from the rest. We dive into: Early season scouting strategies and why Tony likes to push close before opener. Key deer foods like greenbrier, honeysuckle, and white oaks — and how

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117:22

718 - Hunting A Buck vs. Hunting THE BUCK with Alan...

The Southern Outdoorsmen Hunting Podcast ·

2025/09/01

In this part 2 episode with Alan Altizer, we go deep on the difference in hunting any buck vs. focusing on one buck. We also have an extremley in depth conversation on wind, thermals and how mature bucks use them in ways other deer do not. Other subjects: The difference in mindset between hunting any buck versus targeting one specific mature buck. How tactics shift depending on whether you’re hunting for opportunity or for a particular deer. The role of trail cameras — when they

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62:30

717 - Shifting WITH The Deer | LISTENER Q&A

The Southern Outdoorsmen Hunting Podcast ·

2025/08/28

In this Q&A episode, we cover: 1. What do you focus on when an area has oaks and agriculture (food everywhere). 2. Why am I getting deer on camera but never seeing them in person? 3. What trail cams do we recommend for public land? We also talk about the late summer shift that bucks typically do, what causes the shift, and more. Got a question for the show? Submit a listener Q&A form - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1uMXP Grab some Southern Outdoorsmen merch here -

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86:15

716 - Using a Bucks Greatest Strength AGAINST Him...

The Southern Outdoorsmen Hunting Podcast ·

2025/08/25

In this episode of The Southern Outdoorsmen Podcast, we sit down with legendary hunter Alan Altizer to talk about one of the most powerful deer hunting concepts you’ll ever hear: how a buck’s greatest strength can also be his biggest weakness.Alan shares decades of hard-earned woodsmanship — from reading washed-out tracks and understanding how deer use their senses, to why trail cameras can actually work against you. He explains how mature bucks rely on their strongest traits for survival, and how

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81:06

715 - LATE Summer Scouting | LISTENER Q&A

The Southern Outdoorsmen Hunting Podcast ·

2025/08/21

In this Thursday Q&A episode, we cover: Why won't your mock scrapes work? How long after an area floods will deer go back to normal? Does getting one picture of a buck mean anything? We also cover Jacob joining the "privileged hunters" with his new club! We go over what finally got him to join a club, along with how he is approaching the new property, and what scouting he will be doing before season comes in. Got a question for the show? Submit a listener Q&A form -

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80:22

714 - What Makes a GREAT BOWHUNTER with Richard Fought

The Southern Outdoorsmen Hunting Podcast ·

2025/08/18

Today, we are visiting with our buddy Richard Fought of Arkansas. Richard is a very well-known bowhunter in his area and a true woodsman by any standard. Longtime listeners will remember our episodes with Richard going all the way back to 2018! In this episode, we touch on what often separates GREAT bowhunters from everyone else, and what most guys miss when it comes to perfecting their craft. Got a question for the show? Submit a listener Q&A form - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1uMXP Grab some

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82:48

713 - Jeff Phillips of Star City Whitetails

The Southern Outdoorsmen Hunting Podcast ·

2025/08/14

Jeff Phillips runs one of Virginia's largest social media accounts related to deer hunting - Star City Whitetails on Facebook. In this episode, we visit with Jeff at his home in Roanoke, Virginia, to talk about how he got started, the community he has built, and some of the most memorable bucks he has had submitted to his page over the years. Got a question for the show? Submit a listener Q&A form - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1uMXP Grab some Southern Outdoorsmen merch here -

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132:28

712 - Dr. Duane Diefenbach: Deer Hiding Spots, Escape...

The Southern Outdoorsmen Hunting Podcast ·

2025/08/11

Beginning in 2013, the Penn State Deer-Forest Study is the crown jewel of Dr. Duane Diefenbach's career in research. With over 1200 whitetail deer trapped and fitted with GPS collars, the study has collected an absolutely massive amount of data on how deer navigate the big woods and avoid hunters! Today Dr. Diefenbach reveals some of the most interesting information for hunters that has come from the study so far. 00:00 Introduction and Initial Challenges in Deer Tracking 01:23 Meet Dr. Dwayne

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64:19

711 - Is One Picture Enough for an Annual Pattern,...

The Southern Outdoorsmen Hunting Podcast ·

2025/08/07

In this Q&A episode, we cover: 1. Using Trail Cams to Pattern Bucks - Is One Daylight Picture enough? 2. How to find spots to be aggressive in this fall? 3. How to hunt feed trees in areas with few feed trees 4. Bonus: A Great ditch funnel example! Got a question for the show? Submit a listener Q&A form - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1uMXP Grab some Southern Outdoorsmen merch here - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1u4aK Join Woodsman Wire - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1u4aR Use the promo code “southern”

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85:03

710 - PREP FOR Your Best Season Yet with Steve Sherk

The Southern Outdoorsmen Hunting Podcast ·

2025/08/04

Today we sit down with a very highly requested guest - Steve Sherk of Sherk's Guide Service. To run a guiding business on public lands, in a big woods setting, you have to be exceptionally in tuned with how bucks use the woods and move acorss the landscape! Steve has years of experience not only tagging big bucks himself, but also putting other hunters into positions to get a shot at a big woods buck. In this episode, we talk: The steps Steve takes before the season to be one step ahead

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64:22

709 - E-Scouting, Summer Scouting Swamps with Snakes...

The Southern Outdoorsmen Hunting Podcast ·

2025/07/31

On this viewer Q&A we cover: 1. Scouting swamps for deer in the summer - best way to avoid snakes? 2. One Career that is GREAT if you want to hunt a lot3. E-Scouting for deer - what are some features to look for on a map that you can go scout? Got a question for the show? Submit a listener Q&A form - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1uMXPGrab some Southern Outdoorsmen merch here - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1u4aKJoin Woodsman Wire - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1u4aRUse the promo code “southern” for a discount on

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111:47

708 - 30+ Years Of Chasing Public Land Bucks with...

The Southern Outdoorsmen Hunting Podcast ·

2025/07/28

Today we sit down with our good buddy, and a living legend of Alabama public land hunting, Michael Perry. Michael is one of the most successful hunters we know and has several different deer in the record books, including the state record muzzloader buck (196"!). In this episode, we talk with Michael about how he developed his style of deer hunting and how he stays on good bucks. Got a question for the show? Submit a listener Q&A form - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1uMXP Grab some Southern

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113:31

707 - Early Season Hunting Q&A!

The Southern Outdoorsmen Hunting Podcast ·

2025/07/24

This is a fun one! We asked you guys to send in questions on our social media accounts, and y'all delivered! In this episode, we are running through a long list of listener questions. Many of the questions have to do with early-season hunting and scrapes, while others focus on terrain features and more! In a food-rich environment, how do you narrow down the feed trees to hunt? How do you find bucks in October when they aren’t laying down much sign? How do you find deer sign in

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111:42

706 - It's Not Luck — Its Obsession, with Johnathan...

The Southern Outdoorsmen Hunting Podcast ·

2025/07/21

Today we are sitting down with our buddy Johnathan Moreland, one of the most accomplished traditional bowhunters we know. Johnathan has taken a ton of great bucks in Arkansas with traditional equipment, including a 186" buck. Subjects: - Woodsmanship and Early Hunting Days - Hunting with Traditional Bows - The Joy of Hunting: Fun Over Trophies - Scouting Tips and Gear Recommendations - Understanding Scent and Thermals in Hunting - Challenges of Finding Buck Beds in the South - Traveling and

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64:04

705 - 2025 Deer Season Look-Ahead with Michael Perry...

The Southern Outdoorsmen Hunting Podcast ·

2025/07/17

On this episode, we're visiting with our good friend Michael Perry to discuss the conditions heading into the 2025 deer season. Unlike last year, much of the country is getting more than enough rain and the mast crops in many areas is looking strong! Michael has tagged some of his largest bucks in years similar to this, so here he gives us a rundown of what to expect this season, and what you can be doing now to take maximum advantage of the good conditions. Got a question for the show? Submit

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123:35

704 - Find Deer Anywhere with Jeremy Aron & Daniel...

The Southern Outdoorsmen Hunting Podcast ·

2025/07/14

Today we are talking with our buddies Jeremy Aron and Daniel Lemmon of Do it Yourself Hunter. They are both true woodsmen and seem to always be able to find bucks no matter where they go. Today we are talking about what makes them successful and some of their best hunting stories. Subjects: - The Dynamic Duo: Jeremy and Daniel - Hunting Styles and Strategies - The Importance of Timing in Hunting - In the Field Tips and Gear Recommendations - Career Advice for Aspiring Hunters - Balancing Work and

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78:38

703 - Gaining Permission on New Land, Setups for...

The Southern Outdoorsmen Hunting Podcast ·

2025/07/10

On this Thursday Q&A we cover: 1. What are some tips for asking non-hunter landowners for permission to hunt? 2. What are some good setups for hunting bucks midday (10-2)? 3. How do you know whether or not you need to take more does off a property? We then talk about some recent summer scouting Andrew has been doing on his club and how the mast crop is looking for much of the southeast this year! Support the show by grabbing some new merch - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1u4aK Got a

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144:07

702 - Develop a System to FIND DEER FAST & Set Up...

The Southern Outdoorsmen Hunting Podcast ·

2025/07/07

Support the show and grab a freezer queen shirt! - https://linkly.link/2BEGzIn this video, we are talking with Aaron Warbritton of ⁨@TheHuntingPublic⁩ about improving your odds in the deer woods, even on limited time. Subjects include: • How to find deer quickly when time is limited • Weekend warrior deer hunting tactics for success • Scouting strategies for high-odds deer setups • How to hunt efficiently on public land • Reading terrain and sign to locate deer bedding • Setting up

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68:47

701 - The Key to Deer Hunting "Honey Holes" -...

The Southern Outdoorsmen Hunting Podcast ·

2025/07/03

This week we are hitting some listener Q&A submissions, then talking about how we are planning our trip for Iowa! Q&A's are: 1. How can you hunt your best spots every year without the deer learning to avoid those spots? 2. What are some tips for getting your kids into hunting? After the Q&A's, we talk about our plans for Iowa, including how we are e-scouting before the hunt, gear recommendations and more. We also share the #1 thing we have learned to NOT do when going on a hunting trip! Got a

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