Covering all things DIY whitetail hunting, the Truth From The Stand Deer Hunting Podcast is the place to get your deer hunting stories, deer hunting tips and more. We'll launch a new podcast each week exploring topics across the landscape of deer and deer hunting. So take your time and enjoy each episode and be sure to subscribe to the podcast and take us with you across all your devices. Whether in the car or at work, we could all use a little more deer hunting in our lives!
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BIG WOODS BUCKS PODCAST is a knowledge-based podcast dedicated to teaching people the skills, tactics, and techniques needed to become a successful hunter by taking each of you along on our adventures. Hosted by legendary whitetail tracker Hal Blood and co-hosted by Joe Kruse and Lee Libby, listen as they share the vast knowledge they have of big woods deer hunting. They are some of the best big woods deer hunters in the world. Education through entertainment is the corner stone of our business.
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We will teach you the basics of whitetail deer hunting
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The Element Podcast | Hunting, Public Land, Tactics, Whitetail Deer, Wildlife, Travel, Conservation, Politics and more.
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Live in your element as lead singer of Tyler and the Tribe and former SMU football safety Tyler Jones along with co-host K.C. Smith solicit the minds of their guests to find the cutting edge tips and tactics that allow them to get closer to their quarry. From elk to whitetails and everything in between, the hunting stories and information never end. If you live the outdoors and love to learn, subscribe to the Element podcast and YouTube channel to listen to experts and see a wide range of hi ...
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E345: Opening Day in North Dakota with Tyler Jones (Early SZN Struggling, Elk tags, Kayak Sinks???)
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The Element Podcast powered by FIRST LITE On this episode Tyler Jones, & K.C. Smith, talk over the phone while Tyler kicks off his deer hunting season in North Dakota. Tyler breaks down his hunt and the struggles he's been dealing with. Brian Bostick joins the podcast as well and talks about his upcoming New Mexico Elk tag. It's a long season ahead…
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Hey gang - In this episode, I catch up with Chad as we prep for the Idaho season. We talk training, shooting practice, and getting our gear ready. We’re set discuss how the full moon coming up will impact our hunts and are excited for the camaraderie and the chance to unplug in the wild. We also dive into our Ohio and Pennsylvania plans. Chad’s got…
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· Hal Blood, Joe Kruse, Rick Labbe, and Mike Stevens sit down with the legendary big woods hunter Carl "Connecticut Carl" Leiser to talk about a lifetime spent hunting the big woods. · Head over to the Big Woods Bucks website to learn how to track and hunt the big woods: https://www.bigwoodsbucks.com/ · Hal and the Big Woods Bucks Team's Gear: · Ja…
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The Element Podcast powered by FIRST LITE On this episode Tyler Jones, & K.C. Smith, draw on life experiences and scripture to wrap our heads around the age old question of why suffering exists. It’s a thing you’ll encounter in the woods as well as life, and you should be prepared to encounter and overcome it. Why You Can't Hunt from the Ground Spo…
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Hey gang - In this episode, I sit down with Cody to talk about staying sharp, all while gearing up for the upcoming hunting season. We dive into our favorite equipment—from bows and arrows to broad heads—and Cody shares his excitement about his new micro longbow and its compact benefits. We both stress the importance of finding gear that fits well …
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The Element Podcast powered by FIRST LITE On this episode Tyler Jones, & K.C. Smith, talk about the early season preparation for the upcoming whitetail season. The break down scenarios other hunters may encounter in the woods and how to deal with it. In this special episode, they also break down their favorite pieces from First Lite. They break dow…
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Unlock Hunting Success: Choose the Right Tree, Reading Sign, and Gaining Experience | Bobby Worthington
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Hey folks, In this episode I talk with Bobby Worthington about the finer points of deer hunting, focusing on trophy bucks and effective strategies. Bobby shares his insights on reading the land, using historical sign and trail camera data, and the importance of hunting funnels and pinch points. We discuss how picking the right tree involves a mix o…
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The Element Podcast powered by FIRST LITE On this episode Tyler Jones, & K.C. Smith, talk over the phone about where K.C. is heading for a few days. The Element stumbled upon a good opportunity where big deer are found every year. They will be teaming up with Mark Kenyon this fall in hopes to shoot a midwest giant. Tyler and K.C. discuss what that …
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Hey folks, Clint here. In this episode, I’m catching up with my buddy Byron Horton. Byron has made the effort to un-Tech himself. From ditching trail cameras to adopting a stick bow, he’s getting back to the roots of hunting. We’re talking woodsman ship, chasing November bucks and letting the land and deer guide your hunts. As if family and hunting…
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The Element Podcast powered by FIRST LITE On this episode Tyler Jones, & K.C. Smith, Discuss what they have been up to this week including hanging out with the Meateater folks, Shooting with our Sig Sauer friends, checking the new Moultrie products out, and seeing the 2025 First Lite Gear! They also talk about some new friends they have met in Boze…
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Hey folks, Clint here. In this episode of the Truth From The Stand podcast, I chat with Dan Infalt about prepping for deer season, from gear checks to bow practice, and the importance of staying in shape. We discuss how attitude and confidence can influence hunting success. Dan and I share stories about the challenges of public land hunting, explor…
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· Hal Blood is joined by his friend Steve Feinberg and ADK Trackers Joe DiNitto and Steve Grabowski for a live podcast at Huntstock, New York 2024. The crew discuss their hunts in the Adirondacks during the 2023 season. · Use code "BWB" for 10% off Huntstock Massachusetts tickets! Weekend of August 9-11: https://huntstockevents.com/8%2F9-8%2F11-mas…
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The Element Podcast powered by FIRST LITE On this episode Tyler Jones, & K.C. Smith, Are joined by Michael Stoll and Nick Gonzalez.They go over the new whitetail system out now at first lite> they talk new features, what they like, and what they don't. They also talk about the meet up on Monday with Jesse Griffiths at Archery Country in Austin. To …
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Hey folks, Clint here. In this episode, I chat with my buddy Beau Martonik about the hot topic of Sunday hunting in Pennsylvania. We're both optimistic about it eventually being allowed, which would bring more opportunities for hunters juggling work and family commitments. We touch on the potential economic and acknowledge challenges like limited l…
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E339: How to plan your season( Out of State VS In State, what to expect, and what defines success)
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The Element Podcast powered by FIRST LITE On this episode Tyler Jones, & K.C. Smith, Are joined by Michael Stoll to discuss how they would go about planning a hunting season. They talk about managing expectations and what exactly they are looking for on out of state hunting trips. They also discuss when, out of the season they would shoot for time …
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Hey folks, Clint Campbell here. In this episode, I chat with Joe Miles about our shared love for hunting and the adventures we've had. We dive into the joy of exploring new places, meeting fellow hunters, and appreciating the simple things. Joe shares his hunting experiences in South Carolina, Kentucky, Kansas, Texas, Mexico, and Africa, discussing…
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· Maine hunter Tim Eisenheimer discusses his pursuit of giant Maine bucks, including how he approaches his hunts and what he does to scout and locate bucks. He discusses the hunt that led him to bagging the highest grossing 8-pointer ever taken in Maine. · Connect with Big Woods Bucks. · Big Woods Bucks on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. · Shop B…
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The Element Podcast powered by FIRST LITE On this episode Tyler Jones, & K.C. Smith, sit down and answer your questions with the help of Michael Stoll. They talk all about whether or not summer scouting is beneficial in their neck of the wood. They also talk about arrow setups and whether or not they will be changing anything for the upcoming year.…
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Hey folks, Clint here from the Truth From The Stand podcast. In this episode, I chat with my buddy Wilson about our upcoming Idaho elk hunt together, chasing whitetails in Idaho, and Wilsons epic Mule Deer hunt in one of the last truly wild places in the lower 48, the Frank Church Wilderness. Wilson talks about being present with family, his elk hu…
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The Element Podcast powered by FIRST LITE On this episode K.C. Smith and Michael Stoll sit down and discuss the generational gap between Millineals and Gen Z. Mainly they talk about the differences in how they were raised in the outdoors. They talk red Ryders, bowhunting and how media will dictate to future of hunting in search of finding out how b…
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Hey folks, Clint here from the Truth From The Stand podcast. In this episode, I chat with Chad about what seems like the annual trail camera controversy and potential bans, questioning their impact on access issues. We stress fighting for hunting rights and better wildlife management. We also touch on hunting access, land ownership, and tech's role…
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· Big Woods Bucks Chief Executive Officer and camera guy Brian Connor comes on the podcast with Hal, Joe, Rick, and Lee, to talk about his journey from camera guy to Big Woods Bucks CEO, with lots of crazy big woods adventures along the way. He discusses his and Rick's hunt from 2023 when a misfire on his old guy provided a costly lesson on being p…
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The Element Podcast powered by FIRST LITE On this episode Tyler Jones, & K.C. Smith, sit down in the Texas heat and discuss important topics. It’s 100° and some change right now, so the best work we can work on is working on ourselves. In this podcast, we dive into some of the important qualities that we value in people and also take note of the th…
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Hey folks, In this episode I chat with big buck killer Adam Hayes. Out of 40 bucks, he’s killed 10 that have grossed into the elite Booner class, and 4 of those have smashed 200-inch ambition . We dive into hunting mature bucks, the importance of wind direction, and the role of effective scouting. Adam shares his early season tactics, how to balanc…
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Hey Folks, In this episode I chat with my buddy Josh Ilderton from the Untamed. We cover ground hunting and using it like a cheat code to get close to mature bucks. Then we dive into making plans to hunt multiple states and learning to savor the moments. It’s not usually what tags got filled, but who you spent time filling them with is what you’ll …
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· Hal and Joe speak to Bill Greaves, director of the North Maine Woods. Bill share stories and advice about navigating 3.5 million acres of wilderness accessible to the public, what seasons it gets most crowded, and what to do if a logging truck is barreling down the road toward you. · Connect with Big Woods Bucks. · Big Woods Bucks on Facebook, In…
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E335: Archery Set-Ups with Janis Putelis (Arrow Weight, Different Broadhead Choices, Lessons Learned)
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The Element Podcast powered by FIRST LITE On this episode Tyler Jones, & K.C. Smith, sit down with Janis Putelis and discuss everything arrows! They talk and breakdown their personal choice for arrow weights and why they shoot what they do. They discuss choice of broad heads and personal experiences with mechanical and fixed. It's good to bounce id…
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The Element Podcast powered by FIRST LITE On this episode Tyler Jones, & K.C. Smith, Look back and reflect on their previous bow hunting set ups and discuss some, if any, changes that they are making to improve performance and lethality. They discuss potential arrows they might shoot this 2024 hunting season and talk about arrows they used to use. …
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Hey Folks, In this episode I chat with Brian Douglas about the art of killing mature bucks. We cover hunting strategies, dealing with different terrains, and managing hunting pressure. We dive into early season tactics, balancing patience and aggression, and the mental grind of hunting in October and the rut. We also talk about balancing hunting wi…
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On today's episode, I'm chatting with Josh Profitt about our deer hunting experiences and the impact of life changes on our pursuits. We dive into the grit and determination needed to chase specific deer and the support that keeps us going. We discuss the challenges of hunting thick terrain and dealing with road traffic. Josh shares his experience …
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The Element Podcast powered by FIRST LITE On this episode Tyler Jones, K.C. Smith, Eric Gentry, and Greg Latham talk about their successes and failures when it comes to the three "P's" of deer hunting. We do a deep dive on the lessons we’ve learned from Patience, Persistence, and Pursuit. Great stories and experiences from the Element crew on this …
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The Element Podcast powered by FIRST LITE It’s the time of year that we all love: planning season! On this episode Tyler Jones, K.C. Smith talk about how people are drawing tags across the country and others are planning their adventurous over-the-counter hunts. We do a deep dive on the lessons we’ve learned about how to stay in a hotel, camp truck…
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Hey folks, we’re back with a fresh episode of the Truth from the Stand deer hunting podcast. In this episode, we tackle balancing work and hunting, share strategies for hunting mountainous terrain, and dive into some personal hunting regrets. We discuss terrain selection, effective trail camera use, and understanding deer behavior, including the ti…
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Hal, Joe, and Rick Labbe sit down to talk with Alaskan Guide and big woods hunter Billy Molls of Wisconsin. Billy shares stories of how he got into the big woods lifestyle, stories of guiding hunters on big Alaskan game, and how he goes about approaching the hunt. Billy also shares his story of how he got into filming and sharing his hunts on his Y…
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E331: Deer Drives (feat. Jared Scheffler of Whitetail Adrenaline on Gun Hunting for Deer, Finding Buck Holes, Mature Buck Strategy)
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The Element Podcast powered by FIRST LITE On this episode Tyler Jones, K.C. Smith hop on the phone with Jared Scheffler from Whitetail Adrenaline and talk about deer hunting and tactics they like to use. Jared talks about doing deer drives and how hard hunting can be in Wisconsin. They talk "buck bedding" and what mature bucks like to do during the…
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Hey folks, We’re back with a brand new episode of the Truth from the Stand deer hunting podcast. This time around, I’m joined by my buddy Greg Litzinger to dive into all things hunting and bow shooting. And guess what? This is part one of a two-part series, so there’s even more to come next week. In this episode, Greg talks about his recent hand in…
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The Element Podcast powered by FIRST LITE On this episode Tyler Jones takes a look at questions submitted by our fans about deer hunting. Tyler gives his thoughts and opinions on how you can make your fall season a successful one. From what gear you need, to where is the best place to ambush a whitetail Buck. Tyler gives you tips on how you can mak…
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On today’s episode, I'm joined by Rendell, and we're diving into our recent hunting adventures across different states. We tackle the challenges of long drives, varying deer populations, and what makes certain states our top picks for hunting. Scouting, finding secondary food sources, and reading historical sign are key topics we cover. Rendell sha…
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· Join Hal & Joe as they have an informative discussion about the new gun law that the Governor of Maine let through recently. Dave explains the in’s and out’s of the law and his take on what really happen during the process. Decide for yourself, but if you want to help fight the law go to Sportsmans Alliance of Maine and click on the tab “Donate t…
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The Element Podcast powered by FIRST LITE On this episode Tyler Jones, K.C. Smith take a look at questions submitted by our fans about deer hunting. We give our thoughts and opinions on how you can make your fall season a successful one. From managing your time and balancing it with family to hunting on a low budget. We give you tips on how you can…
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In this chat, Ryan and I dive deep into our trail camera tactics and how we decipher the data for our hunts. With around 30 cameras each, we stress the importance of picking spots with dense cover that make mature bucks feel at home. Our strategy is simple: focus on deer trails, key terrain features, scrapes and transitions. Our talk revolves aroun…
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The Element Podcast powered by FIRST LITE On this special episode Tyler Jones, K.C. Smith sit down with Michael Stoll and Eric Gentry and talk about recent turkey hunting adventures. We get into hunting camo patterns and our early days of watching hunting content on the outdoor channel. We talk tactics, calling and what we noticed hunting Eastern's…
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Join me on the Truth From the Stand Podcast as I sit down with Troy Fowler to delve into the heart of bowhunting and arrow dynamics. We're diving deep into the world of hunting experiences, arrow spine, and fine-tuning those crucial shots. Troy drives home the critical nature of arrow flight, spotlighting how using underspined arrows can dramatical…
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E327: Different Levels of Turkey Hunting Experience (What We Can Learn, Meet Our NEW Intern, Turkey Talking)
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The Element Podcast powered by FIRST LITE On this special episode K.C. Smith is on a hunt with Michael Stoll, Eric Gentry and our brand new intern, Nick Gonzales. We sit down and introduce Nick and talk a little bit about the Packers vs. Cowboys over the years. Michael gives his thoughts on why the Eastern is the best subspecies. We get into what h…
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Today on the podcast I’m joined by my buddy Sam Ubl. Sam has been hunting public and by permission land, and using water access way before it was “cool.” Sam has a DIY mentality, where there’s a will there’s a way. This approach came from trudging through the swamps of Wisconsin with his dad as a youngster, where sometimes making your own water acc…
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· Join Hal, Joe and Rick as they compare, contrast and share different yet extremely effective big woods tactics with “The Hunting Beast” from Wisconsin, Dan Infalt. You will feel like you are at deer camp listening to an in-depth conversation between these gifted hunters/woodsmen sharing their knowledge, tactics, stories, and passion for the outdo…
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E326: Finding the Word with Scott Harness (Arkansas Deer & Turkey Hunting, Bible Talk, Camp Stories)
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The Element Podcast powered by FIRST LITE On this special episode Tyler Jones, K.C. Smith are in Arkansas hunting Eastern Turkey with pastor Scott Harness. For those that remember our "Arkansas Buck Truck" episode over on the MeatEater Youtube channel, you will remember Scott who graciously hosted us while we Deer Hunted with Clay Newcomb. We tell …
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Today on the podcast I’m joined by my buddy Cody Schleich. I’m always looking to meet guys who embrace the challenge of hunting big woods and hill country. Cody is one of those guys who is a calculated and aggressive grinder hunting mature bucks in rugged terrain. Hunting mature bucks ithese areas can sometimes feel like finding a needle in a hayst…
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The Element Podcast powered by FIRST LITE On this episode Tyler Jones, K.C. Smith Michael Stoll, and Eric Gentry are talking all about some public land turkey hunting! Michael had a turkey tag and Eric was behind the camera! Tune in and hear how it all went down! Thanks for listening! Check out The Element Youtube Channel and go watch these other g…
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Today on the podcast I’m joined by my buddy Tony Peterson. In today’s episode we dive into how at times, removing your ego …or adding a little ego can make all the difference in your hunting success. Go overboard and you’ve probably missed something…not enough and you may not take that leap your gut is telling you to that would lead you to killing …
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