#359 - The Bobby Worthington Masterclass In Woodsmanship That EVERYONE Needs To Hear! Finding The Right Funnels To Hunt, Making A Mock Scrape That Actually Works, and The Art Of Killing Mature Bucks

Welcome to the WHTL Podcast, presented by Moultrie. Your source for Whitetail Deer Hunting Tactics, Stories & Expert Guests. On this week's episode, we are back on the road bringing you one of the podcasts we recorded on our latest trip to Tennessee with Bobby Worthington. We discuss: Bobby Worthington emphasizes that deer hunting lacks exact rules, making it a unique challenge for hunters Many hunters misinterpret success, thinking luck equates to skill, leading to confusion in their strategies Time spent in the woods, especially during the rut, significantly increases chances of success in hunting mature bucks Woodsmanship is about understanding what matters in hunting, not getting lost in irrelevant details or trends Identifying significant funnels is crucial; not all funnels are equal, and some carry more deer than others E-scouting can help, but real-world scouting is essential to find effective funnels and deer trails Mature bucks often stay close to their core areas, especially if they're not in bachelor groups with other dominant bucks Mock scrapes should be set up correctly; height matters, as mature bucks prefer higher branches for scraping Mistakes in mock scrape setups can lead to missed opportunities; understanding buck behavior is key The importance of evaluating deer trails: heavier trails indicate more deer movement and potential hunting success Bobby shares that hunting is about playing the odds; experience and observation are the best teachers The conversation highlights the joy of learning and adapting in the woods, making every hunting trip a valuable experience And so much more! Follow along on social! IG - @WHTLDEER TikTok - @WHTLDEER Youtube - @WHTLDEER Thanks again for all of the support from our partners, none of this would've been possible without them! -Moultrie: https://bit.ly/moultrie_ -Hawke Optics | Use Code WHTL for 15% off: https://bit.ly/hawkeoptics_ -OnX: https://bit.ly/onX_Hunt -Painted Arrow: bit.ly/PaintedArrow