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Buck Down Deer Hunting Podcast

If you are passionate about spending time outdoors, whether its scouting for the season and looking for sign, or in the woods trying to harvest a deer, well this podcast will provide you with real life experiences and knowledge to enhance your outdoors game. This podcast covers a variety of tactics in solving the whitetail puzzle in order to increase your odds while in the woods from other hunters experiences, success stories, and tips and tactics.

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01:00:34

A Clearer Mind, and Bigger Buck / Tyler Forbes

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2026/02/27

Guest: Tyler ForbesIn this episode, Tyler Forbes shares how taking a massive leap of faith last year changed everything. By stepping away from what no longer served him, he found mental clarity, spent more meaningful time with his family, and discovered a level of happiness that money simply can’t buy. That clear headspace carried into scouting season, where a focused offseason plan led him to target and ultimately harvest an incredible buck. It’s a powerful conversation about betting on yourself,

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01:00:54

Scouting Smarter After the Season / Josh Luck

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2026/02/20

Guest: Josh LuckIn this episode, Alex is joined by Josh Luck as they break down the importance of postseason scouting and what to focus on when you’re trying to locate where a mature buck actually lives. Josh dives into identifying diverse habitat with good cover, food sources, and natural edges that concentrate deer movement — the kind of areas that consistently hold older age-class bucks. The two also get into reading buck sign, especially rubs, and how breaking them down can tell you how a deer

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01:19:08

Gear Talk: Bows and Setups / Matt Williams & Vince...

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2026/02/13

Guest: Vince Battiata & Matt WilliamsWelcome back folks. This episode Alex is joined by Matt Williams and Vince Battiata for a gear talk episode, covering the bows, accessories, and clothing systems they're running and trust in the field. They dive into favorite gear, what’s worth the money, and new equipment coming out this offseason. The conversation also hits on practicing with the bow, why consistent shooting pays off, and the goals / expectations they have set heading into next

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00:56:54

PA Big Woods with a Trad Bow / Pete Six

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2026/02/06

Guest: Pete SixIn this episode, Alex sits down with Pete Six to break down a successful season in the Pennsylvania big woods, where Pete tagged a mature buck with a traditional bow. He walks us through the hunt from start to finish—what went right, what nearly went wrong, and how patience and woodsmanship played a major role in sealing the deal. The two then talk about post-season and late-winter scouting, where Pete explains how he approaches big woods country once the season ends. He dives into

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01:06:27

Spartan Forge: Blending Mapping with Woodsmanship /...

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2026/01/30

Guest: Bill ThompsonIn this episode, Alex is joined by Bill Thompson, owner of Spartan Forge, for a conversation on mapping, deer behavior, and how today’s technology should actually be used in the woods.Bill breaks down why Spartan Forge is different from other mapping apps and explains how the platform uses real collared deer data to identify movement trends and behavioral patterns, giving hunters insight that goes beyond pins, lines, and guesswork. But this episode isn’t about replacing hard work

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00:43:54

The Best and Worst of Gear / Kevin Vistisen

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2026/01/23

Kevin VistisenIn this episode, Alex is joined by Kevin Vistisen to break down the gear that truly matters in the whitetail woods. They talk about the single most valuable piece of gear we rely on every time we hunt, along with the crucial and convenient items that make time in the field more efficient and enjoyable. Kevin and Alex also dive into gear that didn’t live up to the hype, sharing honest takes on what worked, what didn’t, and why experience in the woods matters more than trends. Thank you

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01:11:01

Tracking a Phantom in the Mountains / Johnny Stewart

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2026/01/16

Guest: Johnny StewartIn this episode, Alex sits down with Johnny Stewart to break down an incredible season where he was able to tag five mature public-land bucks. Johnny walks us through each hunt sharing the decision-making, patience, and woodsmanship required to consistently find success on pressured ground. We dive into how reading sign, understanding terrain, and adapting to changing conditions played a critical role in every encounter. The highlight of the conversation is an unforgettable hunt

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01:09:55

Nothing is Given - Adapt to Kill / Jacob Sklenar

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2026/01/09

Guest: Jacob Sklenar / Episode 89In this episode, Alex sits down with Jacob Sklenar to break down a whitetail season that demanded adaptability—both in the woods and mentally. Jacob shares how his Kansas hunt challenged his expectations, forcing him to quickly adapt to unfamiliar terrain, pressure, and deer behavior that didn’t match the playbook. Jakes talk through how deer movement and patterns shifted from early season into the rut, and why being willing to abandon a plan can be the difference

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01:03:36

Access Is Everything / Matt Williams

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2026/01/02

Guest: Matt WilliamsIn this episode, Alex sits down with Matt Williams to break down his whitetail season, highlighted by buck harvests in both Indiana and Kentucky. Matt walks through how he approached each hunt, the differences between the two states, and how understanding access points played a major role in his success. A big focus of the conversation is avoiding hunter pressure, how he identified overlooked entry routes, adjusted setups based on human activity, and stayed mobile to stay ahead

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01:10:57

Patience, Pressure, Public Land Bucks / Ty Jennings

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2025/12/26

Guest: Ty JenningsThis episode features Ty Jennings as the two dive into the realities of hunting pressured public land and how much more hectic it’s become with increased hunter traffic. Ty breaks down what he’s learned from following mature bucks over multiple years, including how their behavior and home ranges shift as pressure and age increase. The episode also recaps Ty’s season from start to finish — the bucks that seemed to vanish, close encounters that nearly ended with a punched tag, and

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01:10:06

Tagged Bucks & Late Season Priorities / John Prokop

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2025/12/19

Guest: John Prokop In this episode, Alex sits down with John Prokop to break down his deer season split between Pennsylvania and New York. John walks through the bucks he was able to tag in each state, and how his approach shifted throughout the season. The two also dig into late-season priorities, focusing on the importance of food sources, security cover, and how deer behavior changes as pressure and winter set in. John is also an avid shed hunter and elk hunter / guide, so John expands a bit

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01:16:48

Late Season Chess Match / Andrew Fitzgerald

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2025/12/12

Guest: Andrew Fitzgerald In this episode, Alex and Andrew break down the buck Andrew has been after and how the hunt is shaping up as they move into the late season. They talk through the tactics, the conditions, and what they’re seeing on the ground. The conversation also hits on the kind of deer encounters that get your heart going and why hunting isn’t all about antler size — it’s about the moments that make you want to get back in the woods. The two talk about how every hunter is at a different

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01:04:37

Reading the Woods: In Season Scouting / Zack Robb

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2025/12/05

Guest: Zach Robb In this episode, Alex and Zack talk through the hunt for a mature buck on a big, mountainous property Zack has spent five years learning. They cover how understanding how deer use the terrain, combined with in-season scouting and finding fresh sign, eventually led Zack to the buck he was after. The conversation follows the progression from years of figuring out the property to making the right moves in-season that put him in front of the deer he ended up harvesting. Thank you for

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01:06:55

Stalk, Shot, and Second Chances / Cody Halblieb

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2025/11/28

In this episode, Alex sits down with Cody Halblieb to break down his action-packed deer season and all the opportunities it brought. Cody walks through a spot-and-stalk encounter in the big woods, breaking down the sign, strategy, and decisions that led to the close call. He also talks about a buck he shot earlier in the season, while non-fatal, still taught him valuable lessons about shot choice, recovery, and staying confident in the woods. Thank you for listening, and hope you enjoy. Deer Hunter

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01:07:41

Slow Start Lead to Successful Season / Aaron Hepler

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2025/11/21

Guest: Aaron HeplerIn this episode, Alex sits down with guest Aaron Hepler to break down the 2025 deer season. Aaron walks through the highs and lows of his year in the woods, ultimately culminating in a successful buck harvest. Alex guides the conversation as Aaron recounts the key moments, decisions, and sign that led up to the kill. Together, they reflect on lessons learned, what made this season stand out, and how hunters can make the most of every opportunity in the whitetail woods. Thank you

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01:13:17

Tracking Bucks & Regulations w/ Hunt Regs / Ben Martin

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2025/11/14

Guest: Ben MartinIn this episode, Alex sits down with Ben, the creator of the Hunt Regs app, to dig into how his platform is making life easier for hunters across the country. Ben breaks down how the app streamlines access to hunting regulations for different states and WMUs, helping hunters stay legal and informed with just a few taps. The conversation also dives into the app’s deer-tracking tools, including wind direction, wind speed, and other useful features that help hunters make smarter

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01:07:20

Bucks Gone Wild - All About the Rut / Jacob Dykes

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2025/11/07

In this episode, the Alex is joined by Jacob Dykes of MSU Deer Lab for a deep, practical breakdown of the whitetail rut. Jacob explains how buck and doe behavior shifts as breeding kicks in, how bedding and movement patterns change, and what hunters should pay attention to as fresh sign appears. He also brings science-backed insight from his work at MSU to highlight why deer do what they do during each phase of the rut, while offering clear, effective strategies hunters can use to capitalize when

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00:49:54

Road to the Rut / Greg Kazmierski

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2025/10/31

Guest: Greg KazmierskiThis weeks episode Alex talks with Greg Kazmierski and focus majority of the episode talking about the rut. The two talk about hunting strategies specifically for the pre rut and rut timeframe, from doe bedding, scrape activity, and terrain. Thank you for listening, and home you enjoy.Deer Hunter Synthetics https://deerhuntersynthetics.comStealth Outdoors https://www.stealthoutdoors.com

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01:09:09

Scrapes / Ryan Glitsky

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2025/10/24

Guest: Ryan GlitskyIn this episode, Alex sits down withRyan Glitsky to dive deep into hunting scrapes and capitalizing on pre-rut behavior. The two discuss how Ryan approaches scrapes—both natural and mock—and the strategies he uses to get aggressive as the rut draws near. From reading sign and timing hunts to understanding when to move in on a mature buck, Ryan shares his tactics for success during one of the most exciting times of the season. This episode is full with practical insight for hunters

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00:56:19

Hunting October Bucks / Robert McIntyre

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2025/10/17

Guest: Robert McIntyreIn this episode, Alex sits down with Robert McIntyre to talk about their strategies, and mindsets behind chasing October bucks. The two discuss shifting deer behavior throughout the month, changing food sources and weather fronts impact movement, and the subtle signs. Robert shares lessons learned chasing a couple specific deer this season and how he plans to capitalize. Thank you for listening, and hope you enjoy. Deer Hunter Synthetics https://deerhuntersynthetics.com

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