Deer Talk Now

#207: BUFFALO COUNTY STUD with Dave Schoenberger

In this podcast Dave Schoenberger and Dan Schmidt reminisce on Dave's trophy buck from the 2025 season. This buck was a 21 pointer that grossed 271 inches.

#207 THE BUCK OF A LIFETIME with Donal Barry Jr.

In this podcast Donal Barry Jr. recaps his hunt of an incredible 32 pointer that scored 272 5/8".

#206: MAKE MOCK SCRAPES WORK with Steve Bartylla

In this podcast, Steve Bartylla explains how he sets up mock scrapes, the purpose of them, and his best tips for making scrapes.

#205: DEER TRACKING TIPS with Randy Flannery

descriptionIt might be summer, but that doesn’t mean it’s too soon to start thinking about hunting deer in the colder months. Randy Flannery shares his deer tracking wisd

#204: THE HIDDEN REASON DEER & TURKEYS WILL BUST YOU with Mike Slinkard

Do deer seem to bust you, even when you're convinced you're doing everything right? There may be a scientific reason why. Mike Slinkard explains how electroreception work

#203: GET CUSTOM LAND MANAGEMENT PLANS with Gregg Farrell

This is a game-changer for land managers — get custom whitetail habitat plans without having to hire someone. Gregg Farrell explains the groundbreaking new Habitat IQ app

#202: 3 KEYS TO PRIME DEER HABITAT with John Stoltzfus

You just purchased a new hunting property — what now? Hear John Stoltzfus and Brad Rucks’ discussion on the three keys of prime deer habitat and how to improve each one i

#201: THE BEST STATE FOR DEER HUNTING with Ted Marum

Ted Marum joins Dan Schmidt for a Deer Talk Now Podcast episode about big bucks, what state is the best for deer hunting today, the snowstorm that put Buffalo County on t

#200: TOP DEFENSES AGAINST EHD with Lee Lakosky

Lee Lakosky details his experience with EHD and managing whitetails, highlighting what has worked to help prevent mature buck losses from the disease. During this podcast

#199: DO APRs REALLY WORK with Steve Sorensen

Award-winning writer Steve Sorensen is on the podcast with Dan Schmidt to discuss deer numbers, regulations to reduce the herd and help the habitat, regulations in city l

#198: STOP WASTING YOUR TIME WITH THESE STEPS WHEN USING FERTILIZER AND LIME

With decades of habitat consulting under his belt, Steve Bartylla shares his best tips for using fertilizer and lime when planting food plots for deer.

#197: WHAT MAKES A RECORD BUCK with Cameron Coble

In this episode, Cameron Coble breaks down what it really takes to become an official Pope & Young and Boone & Crockett scorer. We dive into how antlers are scored, which

#196: HOW THE ARCHERY INDUSTRY HAS EVOLVED with Jeff Poole

CEO of Archery Trade Association Jeff Poole joins the podcast to talk about how the archery industry has evolved. He gives updates on the new format of the ATA Trade Show

#195: WHAT THE DNR GETS WRONG with Jeremy Flinn

In this episode of Deer Talk Now, we sit down with Jeremy Flinn to discuss the biggest challenges and debates shaping deer hunting today. The conversation turns to modern

#192: HOW TO WIN ON PUBLIC LAND

Dan Schmidt gives his tips on how to have better hunting success on public land after years of experience doing it himself, from access points to dragging out deer, when

#191: 10 HOT TAKES with Roger Raglin

Legendary hunting personality Roger Raglin joins us on the podcast to tell us the incredible story of how he got his start, the realities of working in the industry, wher

#190: HOW WHITETAILS SURVIVE WINTER with Brad Rucks

Brad Rucks breaks down how whitetails survive the harsh winter months, explaining the critical roles energy conservation, winter cover, and late-season food sources play

#189: A WHITETAIL YEAR IN REVIEW with Brad Rucks

From unforgettable hunting highs to the tough lows that test every deer hunter, Dan and Brad break down the moments that defined their seasons and the lessons learned alo

#188: TRACKING DOGS with Dean Muthig

Muckdogs Deer Recovery owner Dean Muthig is on our podcast answering questions about tracking and recovering deer with dogs, such as what your next move should be after s

#187: CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE

Need a gift that will wow the hunter on your list? Our Christmas Gift Guide is packed with essential survival gear, smart products that save money over time, and surprisi