<p>In September, Justin Hollandworth (@masonsdad1975) thought his season was over. EHD had hit hard, his farm was wiped out, and the plan he’d built all year was gone overnight.</p><p>What followed was one of the most frustrating—and ultimately rewarding—bowhunting seasons you’ll hear about.</p><p>Justin breaks down how he pivoted mid-season to find new ground, locate a mature buck, and stay in the game when most hunters would’ve checked out. He had this deer inside 25 yards SIX different times, made a bad hit in October, and even got busted at 5 yards on a late-season move that almost ended it all.</p><p>This episode isn’t just about killing a big buck—it’s about adapting when everything goes wrong. </p><p><strong>What’s inside:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>The EHD Pivot:</strong> How to find new places to hunt when your main farm goes quiet.</li><li><strong>The 6-Encounter Grind:</strong> Having a giant inside 25 yards six separate times.</li><li><strong>The Low Shot:</strong> Dealing with a bad hit on October 26th and how he confirmed the buck was still alive.</li><li><strong>The 5-Yard Disaster:</strong> Getting pegged at point-blank range and why he stayed disciplined at full draw.</li><li><strong>The Survival Guide:</strong> Tactical advice for anyone dealing with EHD or a &#39;blown-up&#39; season.</li><li><strong>Philosophy:</strong> The difference between a rough season that ends well and one that just ends.</li><p><br></p><p>If you’ve ever had a season feel like it&#39;s falling apart, this one will hit home.</p></ul><ul><p>#bowhunting #whitetail #EHD #deerhunting #bowhunter #bigbuck #huntingstrategy #OhioHunting #archery #huntingpodcast</p></ul>