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Early October is here, and knowing when to push in on a mature buck can be the difference between getting an opportunity and watching the season pass you by. In this episode, Jared and Jeremy break down what they’re seeing from mature bucks right now and how aggressive they’re willing to get with their setups. They also get into public land hunting and the bigger challenges facing whitetail management across the country. As October gets underway, the decisions only get tougher and the margin for error gets smaller. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the show. 0:00 Intro 4:35 Hunting Season Is Underway 7:58 Scouting the Big Woods 14:17 Mature Buck Behavior Right Now 25:56 Getting Aggressive on a Target Buck 33:16 How Far Should You Push In? 35:40 Acorns Are Changing Deer Movement 43:15 Public Land Hunting & Mock Scrapes 59:38 The Ohio Buck Recovery Controversy 1:24:18 Are States Managing Deer Correctly? 1:40:20 Hunter Pressure, Access & Quality Bucks 2:02:29 CWD, EHD & the Future of Whitetails 2:25:09 Health, Fitness & Closing Thoughts SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/c/HUNTRTUBE Shop HUNTR Merch: https://wearehuntr.com/ HUNTR Podcast is presented by: Hoyt Archery: https://hoyt.com (Code HUNTR for 20% off apparel) DeerGro: https://www.deergro.com (Code HUNTR for 15% off) Predator Camo: https://www.predatorcamo.com/ (Code HUNTR for 20% off) Beast Broadheads: https://beastbroadheads.com/ (Code HUNTR for 10% off) Lone Wolf Custom Gear: https://www.lonewolfcustomgear.com/ (Code HUNTR for 10% off your first purchase) Tactacam: https://www.tactacam.com/ (Code HUNTR for 15% off) RackHub: https://www.rack-hub.com/huntr (Code HUNTR for 10% off) Pure Wildlife Blends: https://www.purewildlifeblends.com (Code HUNTR for 10% off) Primos: https://www.primos.com/ (Code HUNTR for 15% off) Bushnell: https://www.bushnell.com/ (Code HUNTR for 15% off) GhostCat Bikes: https://ghostcatbikes.com/?rfsn=9288680.8da010 (Code HUNTR) HHA: https://www.hhasports.com/ (Code HUNTR) Redneck Blinds: https://redneckblinds.com/

In this episode of Hunt Companion, we break down our opening weekend hunts and how we're approaching the first full week of October. With acorns dropping, weather changing, and mature buck patterns starting to shift, we discuss what we're seeing and how it's shaping our hunting strategy moving forward. The season is officially underway, and now it's about reading the conditions, trusting what we've learned, and making the right moves at the right time. Thanks for tuning in, and we'll catch you next week. SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/c/HUNTRTUBE Shop HUNTR Merch: https://wearehuntr.com/ HUNTR Podcast is presented by: Hoyt Archery: https://hoyt.com (Code HUNTR for 20% off apparel) DeerGro: https://www.deergro.com (Code HUNTR for 15% off) Predator Camo: https://www.predatorcamo.com/ (Code HUNTR for 20% off) Beast Broadheads: https://beastbroadheads.com/ (Code HUNTR for 10% off) Lone Wolf Custom Gear: https://www.lonewolfcustomgear.com/ (Code HUNTR for 10% off your first purchase) Tactacam: https://www.tactacam.com/ (Code HUNTR for 15% off) RackHub: https://www.rack-hub.com/huntr (Code HUNTR for 10% off) Pure Wildlife Blends: https://www.purewildlifeblends.com (Code HUNTR for 10% off) Primos: https://www.primos.com/ (Code HUNTR for 15% off) Bushnell: https://www.bushnell.com/ (Code HUNTR for 15% off) GhostCat Bikes: https://ghostcatbikes.com/?rfsn=9288680.8da010 (Code HUNTR) Redneck Blinds: https://redneckblinds.com/ HHA: https://www.hhasports.com/

Bill Winke joins us to break down his strategy for hunting mature bucks throughout October and how his approach changes as the month progresses. We talk about early October buck movement, the October lull, shifting fall ranges, and why Bill is willing to wait before going after certain mature bucks. He also explains why the last week of October is one of his favorite times to hunt and how he approaches the rut when buck movement becomes less predictable. If there’s anyone who knows a thing or two about chasing mature whitetails, it’s Bill. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the show. 0:00 Intro 2:37 Bill Winke’s Iowa Bow Season 7:42 Sleeping Next to the Treestand 17:16 Understanding Mature Buck Movement 32:21 Better Habitat Can Make Bucks Harder to Kill 43:05 Where Are the Mature Bucks? 48:15 Is the October Lull Real? 55:20 Bill Winke’s Early October Strategy 58:42 The Best Week to Hunt Mature Bucks 1:10:27 Are Hunters Overthinking Buck Movement? 1:14:10 Bedding, Habitat & Prescribed Fire 1:32:00 Target Bucks & How Old Is Old Enough? Keep up with Bill during the season: https://www.youtube.com/@UCZvEhdJnurAaH0Qr__vkzJQ https://www.instagram.com/winkebill/ SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/c/HUNTRTUBE Shop HUNTR Merch: https://wearehuntr.com/ HUNTR Podcast is presented by: Hoyt Archery: https://hoyt.com (Code HUNTR for 20% off apparel) DeerGro: https://www.deergro.com (Code HUNTR for 15% off) Predator Camo: https://www.predatorcamo.com/ (Code HUNTR for 20% off) Beast Broadheads: https://beastbroadheads.com/ (Code HUNTR for 10% off) Lone Wolf Custom Gear: https://www.lonewolfcustomgear.com/ (Code HUNTR for 10% off your first purchase) Tactacam: https://www.tactacam.com/ (Code HUNTR for 15% off) RackHub: https://www.rack-hub.com/huntr (Code HUNTR for 10% off) Pure Wildlife Blends: https://www.purewildlifeblends.com (Code HUNTR for 10% off) Primos: https://www.primos.com/ (Code HUNTR for 15% off) Bushnell: https://www.bushnell.com/ (Code HUNTR for 15% off) GhostCat Bikes: https://ghostcatbikes.com/?rfsn=9288680.8da010 (Code HUNTR) Redneck Blinds: https://redneckblinds.com/ HHA: https://www.hhasports.com/

In this episode of the HUNTR Podcast, we sit down with Jake Mancl of HHA Sports to talk bow sights, whitetail hunting, and some of the mistakes hunters often overlook with their setup. Jake breaks down single-pin vs. multi-pin sights, sighting in your bow, target panic, and what matters most when it’s time to make the shot. We also get into Jake’s Wisconsin hunting strategy, food plots, cell cameras, and the buck he tagged early this season. Jake shares the story behind HHA Sports and how the company has evolved over the years. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the show. 0:00 Deer Season Is Here 11:14 Jake Mancl Joins the Podcast 12:37 Hunting & Managing Land in Wisconsin 26:12 Do Cell Cameras Spook Mature Bucks? 30:03 Hunting Greg Rich’s Illinois Farms 36:25 Wisconsin Deer Hunting & Gun Season 46:06 The State of Wisconsin Whitetails 51:43 The Story Behind HHA Sports 1:05:19 Single Pin vs. Multi Pin Bow Sights 1:21:14 Bow Sight Setup & Hunting Applications 1:44:27 Understanding Bow Sight Axis Shop HHA: https://www.hhasports.com/ (Code HUNTR) Follow Jake: https://www.instagram.com/jakemancl/ SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/c/HUNTRTUBE Shop HUNTR Merch: https://wearehuntr.com/ HUNTR Podcast is presented by: Hoyt Archery: https://hoyt.com (Code HUNTR for 20% off apparel) DeerGro: https://www.deergro.com (Code HUNTR for 15% off) Predator Camo: https://www.predatorcamo.com/ (Code HUNTR for 20% off) Beast Broadheads: https://beastbroadheads.com/ (Code HUNTR for 10% off) Lone Wolf Custom Gear: https://www.lonewolfcustomgear.com/ (Code HUNTR for 10% off your first purchase) Tactacam: https://www.tactacam.com/ (Code HUNTR for 15% off) RackHub: https://www.rack-hub.com/huntr (Code HUNTR for 10% off) Pure Wildlife Blends: https://www.purewildlifeblends.com (Code HUNTR for 10% off) Primos: https://www.primos.com/ (Code HUNTR for 15% off Bushnell: https://www.bushnell.com/ (Code HUNTR for 15% off) GhostCat Bikes: https://ghostcatbikes.com/?rfsn=9288680.8da010 (Code HUNTR) Redneck Blinds: https://redneckblinds.com/ HHA: https://www.hhasports.com/ (Code HUNTR)

In this episode of Hunt Companion, Ohio’s opening weekend is here, and the guys break down their whitetail strategy heading into the first hunt of the season. With cooler weather moving in, food sources changing, and buck patterns becoming less predictable, Jared and Jeremy discuss where they plan to hunt and why they’re avoiding getting too aggressive too early. Deer season is finally here, and we’re stoked to see how all the off-season work transitions into the season. You might say, we’re in it now... 0:00 Ohio Opening Weekend Is Here 9:20 Early Season Buck Behavior 19:07 Our Opening Weekend Strategy 21:15 Dealing With Hunting Pressure 29:08 The Bucks We’re Watching 35:08 Are Hunters Managing Deer Wrong? SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/c/HUNTRTUBE Shop HUNTR Merch: https://wearehuntr.com/ HUNTR Podcast is presented by: Hoyt Archery: https://hoyt.com (Code HUNTR for 20% off apparel) DeerGro: https://www.deergro.com (Code HUNTR for 15% off) Predator Camo: https://www.predatorcamo.com/ (Code HUNTR for 20% off) Beast Broadheads: https://beastbroadheads.com/ (Code HUNTR for 10% off) Lone Wolf Custom Gear: https://www.lonewolfcustomgear.com/ (Code HUNTR for 10% off your first purchase) Tactacam: https://www.tactacam.com/ (Code HUNTR for 15% off) RackHub: https://www.rack-hub.com/huntr (Code HUNTR for 10% off) Pure Wildlife Blends: https://www.purewildlifeblends.com (Code HUNTR for 10% off) Primos: https://www.primos.com/ (Code HUNTR for 15% off) Bushnell: https://www.bushnell.com/ (Code HUNTR for 15% off) GhostCat Bikes: https://ghostcatbikes.com/?rfsn=9288680.8da010 (Code HUNTR) Redneck Blinds: https://redneckblinds.com/ HHA: https://www.hhasports.com/