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The WhitetailDNA Podcast

Join Alex Comstock and the rest of the WhitetailDNA team as they canvas the country bringing you in-depth knowledge across all things hunting, archery and outdoors. From serious conversations with industry experts to hunt recaps and more, each episode will be filled with humor, great information and some awesome stories.

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EP 96 | Shed Hunting 101: How To Find More Antlers...

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2026/02/18

Welcome back to the WhitetailDNA Podcast! Today, we sit down with our good buddy Brandon Sobczak. Brandon is one heck of a shed hunter and bowhunter. He has an impressive track record of finding big antlers in the Spring and putting the pieces together for the Fall. The guys talk about everything you need to know about shed hunting—from mindset and timing to terrain and tactics. We dive into what truly makes a successful shed hunter, and why patience, persistence, and understanding terrain are

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EP 95 | Building Hunt Plans & The Story of a 226"...

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2026/02/11

Welcome back to the WhitetailDNA Podcast! On today's episode, we are joined by Jaden Bales of HuntWest. Jaden is the owner and operator of HuntWest, a hunt-planning company that helps prepare for a western big-game hunt. Jaden shares his roots growing up on a farm in Oregon, hunting at every opportunity he could before heading to Wyoming for college, and how those experiences shaped his approach to western hunting. We dive into the story behind the giant 226" buck he killed in 2025, break down what

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EP 94 | From Rock Bottom To Hunting Like a Wolf With...

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2026/02/04

Welcome back to another episode of the WhitetailDNA Podcast! Today, we are joined by Matt Payne to dig into his story that goes beyond hunting. Matt opens up about his battle with alcohol and how hunting became the catalyst for completely saving his life—dropping over 100 pounds and finding a new purpose. Matt chats about growing up chasing whitetails on the East Coast, then fast-forward to his wild 2025 season out West, from a brutal hamstring blowout before a mule deer hunt to grinding it out and

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EP 93 | Public Land Deer Hunting Adventures and...

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2026/01/28

Welcome to this weeks podcast episode! Today on the show, we sit down and chat with Aaron Olsen from Next Step Outdoors to recap his 2025 deer season where we talk all things public land hunting, a little about small permission pieces, a thermal drone recovery and what to do scouting this time of year! It was a great chat with Aaron! New episodes drop every Wednesday at 6AM CST LINKS: Subscribe to the YouTube Channel Follow along on Instagram and Facebook Check out the Website Shop WDNA Merch The

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EP 92 | The River Farm: Year One Lessons Learned With...

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2026/01/21

Welcome back to the WhitetailDNA Podcast! On today's episode, we recap year one on the River Farm that Jeremy purchased in June of 2025. It was a full sprint to get the property ready for the 2025 hunting season. From improving access and dialing in travel corridors to building water holes, planting food plots, installing stands and blinds, and setting up mock scrapes, an incredible amount of work was packed into a very short window. The guys talk over reality when it comes to your first hunting

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EP 91 | Success Built In The Off-Season: Our Month To...

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2026/01/14

Welcome back to the WhitetailDNA Podcast! This week, we sit down and dive into off-season work that builds better hunts long before opening day ever arrives. We break the year down by season and walk through the chores, decisions, and strategies that shape successful whitetail seasons. We cover the winter months of January, February, and March with topics like shed hunting, scouting, and tag applications. As Spring rolls in during April and May, the focus shifts to turkey hunting, door knocking,

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EP 90 | Bowhunting Mature Bucks At The Highest Level...

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2026/01/07

Welcome back to the WhitetailDNA Podcast! On today's episode, we are joined by Jared Mills. When it comes to consistently killing big bucks, Jared is one of the first names that comes to mind. He breaks down what it really takes to bowhunt and consistently chase mature whitetails. Jared dives into his background in bowhunting from Midwest Whitetail to doing his own solo content. He covers the camera gear he uses to self-film his hunts and how difficult it can be to capitalize on both the camera and

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EP 89 | How Hunters Can Maximize Performance In The...

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2025/12/31

Welcome back to the WhitetailDNA Podcast! On today's episode, we are joined by Todd Bumgardner of Pack Mule Training to break down what we should be doing in and out of the gym to boost our performance in the woods. Todd shares his extensive background and education in strength and conditioning, and what shaped Pack Mule's training approach to building hunters who can perform year-round when it matters most. We dig into common red flags in the hunting industry, how to spot fluff vs function, and why

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01:16:58

EP 88 | Tracking Down Bucks On Public Land With...

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2025/12/24

Welcome back to another episode of the WhitetailDNA Podcast! On today's episode, we sit down with Nathan Nelson of Still Water Outdoors to talk about the art and grind of tracking bucks in the snow on public land. Nathan shares how his passion for tracking first began, how that obsession eventually grew into filming and starting Stillwater Outdoors, and the unique challenges that come with tracking down big woods bucks in the harsh conditions of northern Wisconsin. We dive into how he identifies big

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EP 87 | The Ultimate Christmas Gift Guide For...

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2025/12/17

Welcome back to another episode of the WhitetailDNA Podcast! On today's episode, we go over some of our favorite hunting gear that would make great gifts for the hunter in your family. We cover everything from clothing systems, trail cameras, stands and sticks, backpacks, and much more. Whether you're shopping for a seasoned bowhunter, a hardcore rifle hunter, or just someone who loves to be outside, this episode will help you fill those last-minute Christmas lists that every hunter will appreciate

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EP 86 | Late-Season Conditions Are Perfect! The Game...

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2025/12/10

Welcome back to another episode of the WhitetailDNA Podcast! On today's episode, we cover all things late season—and right now, for most of the Midwest, the conditions are near perfect. Snow-covered ground, frigid temperatures, and food sources are shaping up to be the perfect recipe to kill a late-season buck. We break down how to key in on a variety of food sources, identifying transitional areas between bedding and food, and locating the hidden pockets where the deer are now. Lastly, we cover

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EP 85 | Talkin' Shop With Custom Archery & Outdoors

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2025/12/03

Welcome back to another episode of the WhitetailDNA Podcast! On today's episode, we are back in our favorite bow shop, Custom Archery & Outdoors, catching up with Randy Graber as he recaps his bow season chasing big bucks in Wisconsin and Illinois. We dive into all things bowhunting deer, recapping Randy's seasons in Buffalo County and Illinois. Randy explains his decision to commit fully to a traditional bow this season, and what challenges come with hunting with a trad bow. The guys discuss the

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EP 84 | November Buck Down! How TWO Sits Was All It...

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2025/11/26

Welcome back to the WhitetailDNA Podcast! On today's episode of the podcast, Jeremy breaks down the full story of how he managed to tag his target buck in just two sits. The guys uncover the history of this deer, including the tactics used to get an arrow in this buck, and the in-season clues that confirmed the rut was underway. Jeremy showcases a decision he made that ultimately led him to wrap his tag around "Bogey." This is a great conversation filled with real-world takeaways and offers a look

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EP 83 | Is The Rut Over? Post-Rut Tactics For Mature...

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2025/11/19

Welcome back to another episode of the WhitetailDNA Podcast! On today's episode, we break down what the first half of November has really looked like in the whitetail woods and why things may not be as "finished" as some hunters think. We dive into why this window can actually be one of the best times of the entire season to kill a mature buck you've never laid eyes on before, and why committing to all-day sits is still absolutely worth it. We also get into the specific areas you should be honing in

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EP 82 | Dream Season: Bowhunting The Rut In Iowa

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2025/11/12

Welcome back to another episode of the WhitetailDNA Podcast! There's no better time to be in the woods than November, and to top it off, we spent the last week in southern Iowa. On today's episode, we recap the week of rut hunting in Iowa. Garrett walks us through his first trip to Iowa in late October, what lessons he learned when chasing mature bucks, shuffling cameras, and dialing in a game plan for November. The guys head back down for a week of prime rut hunting and, surprisingly, face a slow

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EP 81 | Buck Down In Minnesota! Breaking Down The...

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2025/11/05

Welcome back to another episode of the WhitetailDNA Podcast! On today's episode, the team sits down and shares Luke's story of the buck he killed in October, named "Vanilla." Luke breaks down the hunt from start to finish, dating back to the last two years. He covers door knocking, scouting, setup, and tactics that came together to make it happen. The team dives into lessons learned from Luke's October success, discussing what worked, what didn't, and how those takeaways can be applied in November

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EP 80 | Top 5 Never Forgets For November

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2025/10/29

Welcome back to the WhitetailDNA Podcast! On today's episode, we are covering our top 5 "never forgets" every deer hunter needs to keep in mind during the whitetail rut. Physically and mentally, these are the essentials that can make or break November. Some of these topics, many of us have fallen victim to and get caught up in. Never forget what's most important to you. Whether you're after a target buck or soaking in the chaos of the rut, this episode is your reminder to stay focused, hunt smart,

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EP 79 | Breaking Down The Pre-Rut With Jeff Sturgis

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2025/10/22

Welcome back to the WhitetailDNA Podcast! On today's episode, we are joined by our friend Jeff Sturgis. Jeff is the owner and operator of Whitetail Habitat Solutions and Pure Wildlife Blends Seed Company. As October heats up, so does buck movement—Jeff breaks down exactly how to capitalize during the critical pre rut phase. We dive deep into strategies that include hunting water sources, food sources, active scrapes, and why understanding the difference between a morning and evening stand can make

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EP 78 | Exposing Hidden Behaviors of Mature Bucks...

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2025/10/15

Welcome back to the WhitetailDNA Podcast! On today's episode, we're joined by Derrick Dixon of Whitetail Research — a whitetail behavior expert who's taking deer scouting to the next level. Using thermal drone technology, Derrick tracks mature bucks in real time and records their every move, creating data-rich YouTube videos that reveal the untold story of how these elusive deer truly behave. We dive deep into the patterns, tendencies, and behaviors of mature bucks, the kind most hunters never

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EP 77 | Navigating The Whitetail Woods With Jared...

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2025/10/08

Welcome back to another episode of the WhitetailDNA Podcast! On today's episode, we are joined by Jared Larsen of OnX Hunt. Jared has worked for OnX for over the last 8 years and has been a part of the rapid growth over the years. Jared has grown up chasing whitetails in Wisconsin and currently resides in Montana. Jared talks about the importance of utilizing OnX before your hunt, whether it's e-scouting or developing a hunt plan for your next adventure. The guys dive into early October whitetail

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