About this episode
Derek talks to two fellow WI hunters who have been in a group chat about deer hunting together for 5+ years. We start with some initial stories about learning moments in which Cory shares his mock scrape tactics for locating and hunting mature bucks on public land bordering private and a few lessons learned from chasing a true giant. Tim shares a story about cutting his teeth hunting Northwoods deer in Lincoln and Oneida counties. He tells about a legendary buck named “Rome” who Tim chased for a few seasons and followed on his trail cameras. This buck taught him many things but one big takeaway was that mature bucks do their own thing and seldom walk the same trails as other deer, which saved this bucks life in one encounter. We also discuss learning moments and important things to think about when hunting out of state and in new areas. Tim and Cory talk about hunting public land in Iowa and how to manage time and multiple hunting areas. We talk about trail cameras and how hunters should try not to get caught up with chasing photos but use woodsmanship and scouting to help them focus in on possible locations to ambush bucks caught on camera. We wrap up the conversation with Tim and Cory’s goals for this upcoming season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices