How To Hunt Deer

How To Hunt The First Half Of September

September deer hunting is all about reading the landscape before the deer read you. If your season opens now, Dan Johnson and Jason Thibodeau break down exactly how they’

Finding Early Season Food Sources

Early-season deer hunting is changing fast - and if you miss the shift, the woods can feel empty before the real action even starts. Dan Johnson and Jason Thibodeau break

Tips For September Openers

The best deer hunting season prep is happening right now, and if you wait until opening week, you're already behind. Dan Johnson breaks down the late-summer decisions tha

Post-Vacation B.S. Session

Early season deer success starts long before opening day - and if you wait until the week before season, you are already behind. Dan Johnson and Jason Thibodeau get bruta

What's In Dans Gear Bag?

The gear you trust in the woods matters more than the latest hype, and Dan Johnson lays out the exact products he actually hunts with, why they earned a permanent spot in

Velvet Bucks, Gear, & Mock Scrapes

Sometimes, a simple walk in the woods reveals lessons more profound than any textbook — a reminder of life's fragile blessings and the relentless pursuit of what truly ma

Have Your Best Season Yet

Most hunters are their own worst enemy—overthinking, pressure, and unrealistic expectations can turn a fun hobby into stress. What if you could have your best season yet

We Learned It The Hard Way

Most hunters focus on the gear or tactics, but Jason Thibodeau and Dan Johnson reveal the overlooked mistakes that could be costing you big time in the woods. Ready to st

How To Hunt One Buck

Most hunters chase multiple bucks each season—but what if dedicating an entire season to just one deer could transform your understanding of deer behavior and significant

Sidebar Conversation

Most hunters overlook the subtle secrets of deer behavior in extreme weather — until now. Dan and Jason unravel the surprising ways deer adapt to heat, cold, and shifting

More States Ban Trail Cameras

Most hunters underestimate the true power of trail cameras—and Iowa’s recent ban on all public land cameras highlights just how much these tools are reshaping the game. T

Antlers Are Cool And Other B.S.

Unlock the secret behind the mysterious, rapid growth of white-tailed deer antlers and why understanding their life cycle transforms your hunting game. Forget the generic

Tech, Land & Tradition

Most hunters overlook one of the biggest threats to the future of our outdoor traditions — rising land restrictions, urban sprawl, and political shifts threatening access

It's OK To Be An Average Deer Hunter

Unlock the truth about deer behavior and hunting strategies with insights from two experienced hunters who’ve learned through raising kids, managing land, and countless h

Finding The Right Time To Hunt

Most hunters agree that the timing of your hunt can make or break your success — but what if the best days for deer movement are also the most buggy and uncomfortable? In

Jason's Plan For Hunting Public

Most hunters overlook one of the biggest opportunities for success: hunting public land in peak rut, with the right strategy. Jason Thibodeau shares how he’s planning to

Fitness & Being Mobile

Most hunters overlook the game-changing secret to consistently filling their freezer and tagging big bucks — their body fitness. Dan Johnson cuts through the noise with r

How To Maximize Your Offseason: Gear, Scouting, and Family Time

Join hosts Dan Johnson and Jason Thibodeau as they share personal stories, hunting strategies, family adventures, and insights into deer hunting, sports, and outdoor life

How To Master Deer Movement

Most deer hunters overlook the subtle shifts that could make or break their season. What if understanding deer behavior patterns — like velvet shedding, food plot movemen

Technology vs. Woodsmanship

This podcast episode features a deep discussion on deer hunting strategies, the evolution of woodsmanship, and the impact of technology on hunting success. Hosts Dan John