NDA’s Deer Season 365

How Venison Turned a Nonhunter Into a Dedicated Bowhunter and Conservationist

One taste of venison tenderloin sparked a hunting journey that Robert Johnson never saw coming. Eight years later, he’s taken around 45 deer with his bow across four stat

The State of the Whitetail and NDA's 2026 Deer Report with Kip Adams

In this episode of the Deer Season 365 podcast, we're talking with NDA's own Kip Adams about the State of the Whitetail and NDA's 2026 Deer Report that highlights current

Rubs, Scrapes, and UV Light: What Deer See That We Don’t, with Daniel DeRose-Broeckert

In this episode of the Deer Season 365 podcast, we're talking with University of Georgia graduate student Daniel DeRose-Broeckert about his fascinating new deer vision re

Whitetail Rut: Fact vs. Fiction — and How to Capitalize on It, With Kip Adams

In this episode of the Deer Season 365 Podcast, we're sitting down with NDA's Kip Adams to discuss the science behind the rut. We'll separate fact from fiction so that yo

Research: How Hunter Behavior Affects Deer Observation Rates With Andy Little

In this episode of the Deer Season 365 Podcast, we speak with Andy Little, from the University of Nebraska, about a research project he conducted examining how hunter beh

The Art, Skill, and Joy of Traditional Archery With Ron Rohrbaugh

Traditional archery seems to be growing in popularity as more and more hunters yearn for stepping back in time and pursuing deer in much the same way our ancestors once d

Extreme Scent Control With Jake Ehlinger

When you ask most hunters who have successfully gotten close to mature deer what their number one priority is when heading to the woods, they’ll tell you scent control an

Doe Harvest Trends: Which States Are Making the Grade?

In this episode of the Deer Season 365 Podcast, NDA staff discuss the declining doe harvest trend, which regions and states are doing a good job of harvesting does, and w

NDA Staff Share Their Deer Season Preparations & Goals

In this episode of the Deer Season 365 Podcast, several NDA staff members share their deer season preparation routines, as well as their plans and goals for the 2025-2026

Using High-Tech Drones to Recover Deer With Mike Yoder

In this episode of the Deer Season 365 Podcast, we talk with Mike Yoder of Drone Deer Recovery all about the use of thermal-imaging drones to recover deer. Mike and I div

Grow Bigger and Healthier Deer With This One Type of Plant | A Conversation With Dr. Mark Turner

In this episode of the Deer Season 365 Podcast, we talk with Dr. Mark Turner about the one type of plant that is the greatest source of deer nutrition. What type of plant

How University Affiliated Wildlife Health Programs Safeguard Deer, Habitat, and Hunters

Many deer hunters and the public at large are unaware of the critical work university affiliated state and regional wildlife health organizations do for the betterment of

Inside the Penn Vet Study on Deer Mortality and CWD With Dr. Erick Gagne and Dr. Jennifer Hoy-Petersen

Through the Wildlife Futures Program, the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine (Penn Vet) is conducting a study to explore leading causes of mortality

Behind the Badge: A Look Inside the Life of a Conservation Warden with Michael Burns

In our latest episode of the Deer Season 365 podcast, we talk with Michael Burns of Wisconsin all about his career as a Conservation Warden. Michael dives into the job's

Talking Deer and Habitat Management With Jeb Burton of Crossroads with the Burtons

On this episode of the Deer Season 365 podcast, host Brian Grossman is joined by NDA CEO Nick Pinizzotto, NDA Chief Conservation Officer Kip Adams, and special guest Jeb

Techniques for Hunting the Rut and Beyond With Michael Perry

In this week's episode of the Deer Season 365 podcast, we discuss rut-hunting strategies with Michael Perry of Alabama as he follows the rut across his home state and bey

Buck Behavior During the Rut With Wildlife Photographer Tes Randle Jolly

In this episode of the Deer Season 365 podcast, we talk with wildlife photographer Tes Randle Jolly all about her observations of various buck (and doe) behavior leading

How to Consistently Kill Mature Bucks Where You Hunt With Dan Infalt, Andy May, Jeremy Aron, and More

In this week's episode of the Deer Season 365 podcast, we tap into over three years worth of episodes to provide you with the best deer hunting advice we've received alon

The October Lull and Why Those Summer Bucks Disappear With Kip Adams

In this week's episode of the Deer Season 365 podcast, Kip Adams and I dive into the fallacy of the October lull and how to get back in the game when that buck you’ve bee

Managing Your Habitat and Deer Harvest for Maximum Results With Shawn Lumsden of the Flint River Plantation

In this week's Deer Season 365 podcast episode, we talk with Shawn Lumsden of the Flint River Plantation about how their intensive habitat management and deer harvest str