HuntStand Podcast

#265 - Bill Winke’s Experience with Thermal Drone Deer Surveys | DEER DIRT with Bill Winke

Taking deer herd inventory with thermal drones is becoming very common. Bill Winke has done it three times on his farm. Is the use of thermal drone to count deer crossing

#264 - You Can’t Alter Wild Deer Genetics? I Beg to Differ | DEER DIRT with Bill Winke

Can hunters actually influence the genetics of a free-ranging whitetail herd? Biologists often say no—but Bill Winke sees it differently. In this episode of Deer Dirt, Bi

#263 - Design Your Deer Property for Low-Impact Hunting | DEER DIRT with Bill Winke

Designing a deer property isn’t just about attracting more deer—it’s about being able to hunt them without blowing the place up. On this episode of Deer Dirt, Bill Winke

#262 - Are You Growing TOO MUCH Food for Deer? | DEER DIRT with Bill Winke

When it comes to food plot strategy, you need to consider whether you’re making the property ideal for the deer or ideal for you. Stressed deer are harder to kill and spr

#261 -3 Favorite Food Sources for Whitetail Deer | DEER DIRT with Bill Winke

Alfalfa may be the gold standard for whitetail nutrition, but it's not always practical for a food plot. In this episode of Deer Dirt, Bill Winke shares three of his favo

#260 - Top New Crossbow Picks for Fall Hunts | GEARED FOR THE HUNT

Looking for the best crossbow options for the upcoming deer season? In this episode of Geared For The Hunt, Josh Dahlke breaks down some of the top new crossbows hitting

#259 - Water Holes for Deer: Cheating or Fair Chase? | DEER DIRT with Bill Winke

Creating water holes for deer has become all the rage. And why not?! Deer are drawn to water holes, especially during the rut. But are water holes tipping the scales too

#258 - Creating the Perfect Whitetail Food Plot Map | DEER DIRT with Bill Winke

Should your whitetail food plots be centralized or spread throughout the property? In this episode of Deer Dirt, Bill Winke breaks down how food plot placement influence

#257 - The Next Evolution in Precision Hunting Rifles from Savage | GEARED FOR THE HUNT

After spending time with the new Savage 110 Carbon Hunter in the field, Will Cooper breaks down the features, design, and technology that set this rifle apart.In this epi

#256 - Deer Hunting & Management: How Many Acres? | DEER DIRT with Bill Winke

Welcome to Season 4 of Deer Dirt with Bill Winke, now part of The HuntStand Podcast and available in an all-new video podcast format. One of the most respected voices in

#255 - Levrack: The Ultimate Storage Solution for Hunters | GEARED FOR THE HUNT

Looking for the best hunting gear storage system? In this episode of Geared for the Hunt, Will Cooper takes you inside his hunting garage for a complete walkthrough of th

#254 - Chasing Axis Deer in Texas | Live from Hunt Camp with Casey Sanford

In the middle of an axis deer hunt in Texas, Will Cooper sits down with longtime friend Casey Sanford for a conversation straight from deer camp.The two discuss Casey's j

#253 - Stuff to Hold Your Stuff from Muddy Outdoors | GEARED FOR THE HUNT

When it comes to hunting gear, having the right equipment is only half the battle. The other half? Having a reliable way to haul it, organize it, and keep it protected.

#252 - New Stealth Cam Technology for 2026 | GEARED FOR THE HUNT

What makes a trail camera truly smarter? In this episode of Geared for the Hunt, Josh Dahlke takes a closer look at the latest technology coming from Stealth Cam for 202

#251 - The Zombie Turkey Hunters

Josh Dahlke sits down with Turkey POSSE members Pete Osterman and Branigan Weber after a 3-day marathon turkey hunt in Minnesota. The guys are in full zombie mode, feelin

#250 - Stop Hunting Turkeys in the Spring! with Tony Hudak

In episode 250 of the HuntStand Podcast, Tony Hudak joins the show. He's completed the turkey hunting “Super Slam” across 49 states—and he’s doing it all over again. One

#249 - Our Best Turkey Hunting Stories from Last Spring

In this episode of the HuntStand Podcast, Will and Josh look back on their best turkey hunting stories from last spring and break down the moments that made the season un

#248 - Will's Avian-X Turkey Decoy Set | GEARED FOR THE HUNT

When it comes to closing the distance on a fired-up gobbler, your decoy setup can make or break the hunt.In this episode of GEARED FOR THE HUNT, Will Cooper breaks down h

#247 - Proven E-Scouting Strategy for Turkey Hunting

If you want to find more turkeys before the season even starts, it begins with how you e-scout.In this episode, Will Cooper and Josh Dahlke break down a proven e-scouting

#246 - The American Wild Turkey Historical Foundation with Paul Campbell

Back in the studio, Will Cooper and Josh Dahlke sit down with Paul Campbell from the American Wild Turkey Historical Foundation for a deep dive into the history, culture,