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In this episode of the HUNTR Podcast, Jared and Jeremy break down why the final week of October can be one of the best times to kill a big buck. With cold fronts rolling through and rut activity beginning to pick up, the guys discuss when to get aggressive, how they're approaching their target bucks, and what changes as November gets closer. They also share updates from their recent hunts, upcoming plans, and what they're seeing across their properties. It's one of the most exciting times to be in the woods, and you could say, "we're in it now..." 00:00 Introduction & October Cold Fronts 07:17 Recent Hunts & Buck Activity 12:07 Why the Last Week of October Is So Good 16:10 Getting Into Position Without Spooking Deer 25:19 Different Properties, Different Hunting Strategies 33:38 How Buck Behavior Changes Before the Rut 43:33 When Bucks Start Expanding Their Range 51:18 The October Lull & Hunting Cold Fronts 57:00 Making the Most of the Next Hunting Opportunity 1:10:19 Upcoming Hunts, Family & Bowhunting 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 the HUNTR Podcast, we welcome back Lee Lakosky to break down his approach to hunting big bucks before the rut. With late October bringing some of the best opportunities of the season, Lee explains how he targets specific deer, manages hunting pressure, and takes advantage of changing conditions. We also discuss deer management, passing younger bucks, and what it takes to consistently find success hunting giant whitetails. As November approaches, Lee shares why October might be the best time to make your move. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the show... 0:00 Introduction 4:39 Catching Up With Lee Lakosky 17:27 Lee's Elk & Mule Deer Season 29:14 The Reality of Hunting Giant Bucks 36:34 Why Younger Bucks Are Easier to Kill 40:36 Managing Deer With Neighboring Landowners 57:46 Passing Bucks & Growing Giants 1:09:09 EHD & Whitetail Herd Health 1:20:50 Deer Management & Hunting Regulations 1:40:11 Lee's Late October Hunting Strategy 1:49:40 Food Plots & Predictable Buck Movement 2:25:00 Breaking Down Lee's Hunting Strategy Follow Lee Lakosky: https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@LeeandTiffanyLakosky⁩ https://www.instagram.com/thecrushtv/ https://thecrush.tv/ 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, Jared and Jeremy break down how their whitetail strategy is changing as we move deeper into October. With cold fronts rolling through, scrape activity picking up, and bucks beginning to check doe groups, the guys discuss where they're focusing their efforts and when it's worth getting aggressive. You can say we are in it now...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) HHA: https://www.hhasports.com/ (Code HUNTR) Redneck Blinds: https://redneckblinds.com/

Beau Martonik and Johnny Stewart join Jared and Jeremy for the annual Pennsylvania Roundtable to break down what it really takes to find and hunt mature whitetails. Johnny shares his pursuit of a giant Pennsylvania buck and how he pieced together its bedding area, travel routes, and daily movements. The guys discuss reading deer sign, understanding mountain thermals, hunting pressure, and the overlooked areas where mature bucks spend their time. As always, we appreciate Beau and Johnny for joining us on the show. Thanks for tuning in. 0:00 The Pennsylvania Roundtable Returns 9:35 Balancing Hunting, Work & Family 19:15 Deer Collisions & Hunting Vehicles 35:40 Johnny's Giant Pennsylvania Buck Encounter 53:15 Breaking Down the Shot & Recovery 1:14:00 Mature Buck Bedding & Core Areas 1:20:10 Understanding Mountain Thermals 1:48:00 Pennsylvania Hunting & Property Talk 2:04:00 Hunting Access & Pressure 2:19:00 Food Sources & October Hunting 2:38:00 Buck Age, Antler Growth & Genetics 3:06:00 Finding Mature Bucks in Thick Cover Follow Beau: https://www.youtube.com/@UCQJon93sYfu9HUMKpCMps3w https://www.instagram.com/beau.martonik/ https://eastmeetswesthunt.com/ Follow Johnny: https://www.youtube.com/@UCIyCT_M8RFv55QEKUh8dKNw https://www.instagram.com/thejohnnystewart/ 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 the HUNTR Podcast, we bring back Bobby Kendall of The Whitetail Group to discuss how he sets up his hunting properties to influence mature buck movement. Fresh off killing a 174-inch Illinois buck on opening night, Bobby breaks down how food plots, mowed corn, and strategic access helped put his target buck in bow range. We also dive into his recent encounters with giant whitetails, October hunting strategies, and how weather and moon position affect deer movement. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the show. 0:00 Intro 6:20 Bobby Kendall's Illinois Hunting Property 12:24 Managing Habitat and Mature Bucks 21:00 Bobby's Opening Night Buck 27:40 Mowed Corn and Food Plot Strategy 41:06 Antler Growth and Buck Management 47:38 Kansas Hunting and Boat Access 56:32 The Hunt for Another Illinois Giant 1:10:50 Moon Position and October Buck Movement 1:26:00 Cold Fronts and Barometric Pressure 1:35:20 Scrapes, Waterholes, and Hunting Setups Check out The Whitetail Group: https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@TheWhitetailGroup⁩ https://www.instagram.com/thewhitetailgroup/ https://thewhitetailgroup.com/ 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/