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NDA"s Coffee and Deer

National Deer Association

We’re not all habitat work all the time here at NDA. We know the importance of enjoying the fruits of your labor and that’s the primary focus of the Coffee and Deer podcast. The show is hosted by NDA President and CEO Nick Pinizzotto and his long-time hunting buddy and friend Mike Groman and focuses on hunting heritage and conservation policy. Nick and Mike are typically joined by expert guests — from NDA staff to outdoor writers to policymakers — to share hunting stories and discuss important

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01:10:13

The Benefits of Using Suppressors for Hunting With...

NDA"s Coffee and Deer ·

2022/07/13

The use of suppressors for hunting and shooting is steadily growing in popularity. There are many benefits to using one ranging from hearing protection to reduced recoil to spooking less game. Despite their benefits, many shooters have the misconception that obtaining one is too cumbersome and not worth the hassle or expense. Our guest on this episode is Brandon Maddox, the founder and CEO of Silencer Central, and he explains how his company has made it easier than ever to add a suppressor to your

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01:11:56

Getting the Most Out of Your Trail Cameras With Paul...

NDA"s Coffee and Deer ·

2022/06/29

In case you missed it or have been too consumed with life to notice, July 4th weekend is this coming weekend. For many of us, that means time to dust off the trail cameras and get them back into the woods. Antler growth by this time of year is starting to give an indication of what to expect from bucks by fall, and who doesn’t love getting photos of fawns, turkey poults, or other baby critters that abound this time of year? That makes Paul Annear of Cuddeback the perfect guest for this episode

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58:53

Learning to Hunt Again and Becoming an Award-Winning...

NDA"s Coffee and Deer ·

2022/06/15

Sometimes when you have a passion for something, you just have to throw caution to the wind and go for it. That’s exactly what our guest Megan Plete Postol did, and it led to her becoming an award winning journalist. She recently won first place in the Outdoor Writers Association of America’s Excellent in Craft Awards in the hunting and shooting sports category for her article, “Hunters of Color Collabs to Produce Deer Hunt for New Black, Indigenous, and People of Color Hunters.” This story was

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52:28

NDA’s Torin Miller on Current Deer and Conservation...

NDA"s Coffee and Deer ·

2022/06/01

Did you know that at any given time there are probably at least 100 different bills in play at all levels of government that involve deer or deer hunting? This is why NDA has made participating in deer and conservation policy one of our top priorities. While it’s not what gets most deer enthusiasts excited and doesn’t bring the adrenaline rush of an approaching buck, engaging in deer and conservation policy is critical to ensuring the future of deer and deer hunting, and NDA is lucky to have

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01:37:28

Conservation Issues, Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD),...

NDA"s Coffee and Deer ·

2022/05/18

Doug Duren is one of the most dedicated conservationists of our time. He’s an Aldo Leopold fan, and his passion for conservation led him to coining the catchy phrase, “It’s not ours, it’s just our turn.” He is a contributor to MeatEater and is a regular guest on the MeatEater podcast. Doug joins Nick and the Doctor to discuss a range of hunting and conservation topics and he shares why he is particularly dedicated to getting the word out about chronic wasting disease when so many others shy away

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57:28

The Modernizing Access to Our Public Land (MAPLand)...

NDA"s Coffee and Deer ·

2022/05/04

Digital mapping and GPS technologies have revolutionized the ways in which sportsmen and women navigate public lands. By pinpointing a user’s real-time location on the landscape, handheld GPS units and smartphone applications allow hunters and anglers to know exactly where they stand relative to property boundaries and other key landmarks. Unfortunately, when it comes to public lands, incomplete and inconsistent mapping data prevents hunters and anglers as well as land management agencies—including

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01:08:52

Success in the Turkey Woods, the Loss of a Companion,...

NDA"s Coffee and Deer ·

2022/04/20

Great joy and indescribable sorrow. You get a little bit of both in this emotional episode of the Coffee and Deer podcast. Nick and the doctor start the show by talking a little turkey as they recap Nick’s recent hunts in Delaware where he was able to call in a gobbler for governor John Carney on opening morning, and then one for himself the next day out. The guys talk through each hunt and offer tips from their many years of experience. In answering this episode’s Ask NDA Anything question, they

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01:11:28

Choosing the Right Hunting Optics and Using Them...

NDA"s Coffee and Deer ·

2022/04/06

With so many different optics and specifications to chose from, whether it be binoculars, rifle and shotgun scopes, or spotting scopes, it’s no wonder consumers are easily confused about what to choose for their needs. In today’s episode we try to take the mystery out of the process while providing a few pointers for success in the field along the way. Nick and The Doctor visit with Mark Boardman, from the marketing department at Vortex Optics, and you won’t find a better breakdown in less than an

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01:08:26

Matt Ross Discusses Improving Habitat on Public Lands...

NDA"s Coffee and Deer ·

2022/03/23

Doing more for deer, hunters, and overall wildlife conservation is woven throughout NDA’s current strategic plan, and one of the ways we’re accomplishing that is by leading on-the-ground habitat work with our team. With more than 16 years working for the organization, Matt Ross, NDA’s Director of Conservation, is ideally suited to oversee much of this work. One of his biggest projects is a public land forest and habitat improvement project that NDA does in partnership with the U.S. Forest

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01:01:56

A Halloween Swamp Donkey and Enhancing Habitat for...

NDA"s Coffee and Deer ·

2022/03/09

The term swamp donkey is sometimes used by hunters when referring to giant bucks found in swampy or lowland habitats. There are also several hunting-related products that include the term swamp donkey in their name. The guest of this episode, Ron Haas, has taken several bucks in the swamps of southern Delaware worthy of this popular descriptor but none more impressive than his 2020 11-point. In addition, Ron is a professional habitat manager for the Delaware Wild Lands Conservancy and is among the

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59:15

A Once-in-a-Lifetime Spotted Buck With Lucy Mahon of...

NDA"s Coffee and Deer ·

2022/02/23

You often hear deer hunter saying things like, “It’s going to be hard to top that one,” after they or a buddy shoots a trophy buck. In the case of South Carolina deer hunter Lucy Mahon, it’s going to be nearly impossible to outdo herself by taking a more unique trophy than she did during the 2021 season. A few weeks ago, Lucy, a dedicated Coffee and Deer Podcast listener, shared photos of her beautiful eight-point buck with a unique spotted hide. Nick and The Doctor invited her on the show to

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01:02:48

She’s a Crack Shot Traditional Archer and Throws Axes...

NDA"s Coffee and Deer ·

2022/02/09

Her first bow was fashioned by her father out of a stick and string when she was a child. Now, Jen Delaney can blow out candles and put an arrow through the opening of a spinning wine bottle and does it with flare as she taunts her doubters. Those are just a couple of her many trick shots she pulls off with her traditional archery gear. Her talent combined with a natural ability to entertain has made her the most popular archer on TikTok, and her Freedom and Feathers audience is growing by the day

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01:00:32

Do We Really Need More Hunters?

NDA"s Coffee and Deer ·

2022/01/26

Do we really need more hunters? Even though the answer to that might be an obvious “yes” for most, not everyone agrees largely due to concerns about competition for places to hunt and the ability to acquire tags. In this episode, Nick and The Doctor are joined by NDA’s Director of Hunting, Hank Forester, to tackle this difficult question and others related to new hunter recruitment. They also discuss NDA’s Field to Fork program and the enjoyment and satisfaction that comes from mentoring new

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58:48

Swing and a Miss! Overcoming Missed Opportunities...

NDA"s Coffee and Deer ·

2022/01/12

Swing and a miss! It happens to even the most experienced hunters and skilled shooters and not coming through at the moment of truth at some point in a hunting career is inevitable. Being able to recover quickly from these major disappointments is important so that the next opportunity can be taken advantage of. In this episode, Nick and The Doctor are joined by Heartland Bowhunter co-owner and personality Shawn Luchtel about the matter of missing and what he does to refocus after it happens. He

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56:56

A Non-Hunter’s Path Into the Deer Woods: Kathleen...

NDA"s Coffee and Deer ·

2021/12/22

If you want to hear a deer hunting story that’s sure to give you goosebumps and may even bring a tear to your eye, don’t miss this episode. Nick and The Doctor are joined by Kathleen Savaiano who went on her first deer hunt and found success as a recent participant in an NDA Field to Fork event in Missouri. She tells the story of her long journey from an initial interest in trying hunting to the moment she squeezed the trigger. Kathleen talks about the barriers that kept her from hunting sooner, and

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54:53

Protecting Our Hunting Heritage From Animal Rights...

NDA"s Coffee and Deer ·

2021/12/08

Did you know that hunting privileges are continually under attack by animal rights activists and even some deceptively named organizations like the Humane Society of the United States and Center for Biological Diversity? Luckily, we have groups like the Sportsmen’s Alliance working on these issues and in this episode Nick and The Doctor talk with their CEO, Evan Heusinkveld. He explains that even though deer hunting typically isn’t directly being threatened, all anti-hunting issues matter and it’s

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57:56

Archery Season Recap With Hosts Nick Pinizzotto and...

NDA"s Coffee and Deer ·

2021/11/24

It’s hard to believe, but with the peak of the rut behind us many hunters have moved on from their bows and regular archery seasons and are either picking up their firearms or are looking ahead to some winter hunting. In this episode, Nick and “The Doctor” recap their hunting seasons so far and tell the stories behind three recent successful hunts. Nick tells the story of his Halloween Eve buck and Mike shares tales of his November doe and buck kills. They guys share the tactics they used that

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01:08:16

Deer Decoy Tactics That Work With CJ Davis of Montana...

NDA"s Coffee and Deer ·

2021/11/10

If you’ve never tried hunting whitetails with a decoy, you’re missing out on an adrenaline-filled experience. In this episode, Nick and “The Doctor” are joined by the President of Montana Decoy, CJ Davis, and the guys discuss deer decoy tactics that the novice and experienced decoy user will find useful. You won’t want to miss CJ’s story about his most memorable hunt with a decoy, which is sure to make you laugh hard enough to cry. In addition to CJ’s decoy expertise, he’s had a long and successful

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56:19

Hunting the Whitetail Rut With Legendary Outdoor...

NDA"s Coffee and Deer ·

2021/10/27

It’s November and that means it’s the Super Bowl of deer season for most whitetail hunters. This episode is all about hunting the rut and Nick and “The Doctor” were joined by legendary outdoor writer and Field and Stream Field Editor, Scott Bestul. Scott has more than 30 years of experience writing about whitetails and whitetail hunting, and he’s also an accomplished hunter having pursued deer across the country with both bow and firearm. He shares his opinion about whether the peak rut is the best

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01:02:24

The Rewards and Challenges of Running a State...

NDA"s Coffee and Deer ·

2021/10/13

Running a state wildlife agency has to rank up there as one of the most difficult jobs in the country given how passionate sportsmen are about hunting. Deer in particular drive much of that passion, especially in states with hundreds of thousands of hunters who all have their own idea of how to manage deer. Maybe that’s why Bryan Burhans, Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Game Commission and NDA board member boldly proclaims that turkeys are better than deer! He joins Nick and “The Doctor” on

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