About this episode
In this episode of Beyond the Wild Podcast, hosts Mark Raycroft and Jason Loftus engage in a lively debate moderated by Drew Hamilton of Discover Churchill Tours, discussing the differences between whitetail and mule deer. They explore various aspects such as habitat, behavior, fieldcraft for photography, antler characteristics, marketability of images, and the intelligence of both species. The conversation culminates in a fun challenge where both hosts attempt to mimic deer calls, leading to a light-hearted conclusion that leaves the debate open to audience interpretation. You likely don’t want to miss this one. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Podcast Dynamics 02:11 The Great Deer Debate: Whitetail vs. Mule Deer 04:09 Understanding Whitetail Deer 07:08 Exploring Mule Deer Characteristics 12:14 Fieldcraft for Photographing Deer 19:18 Antler Comparisons: Whitetail vs. Mule Deer 27:54 Sales and Marketability of Deer Photography 32:33 Intelligence of Whitetail vs. Mule Deer 37:00 Imagining the Perfect Deer Shot 42:01 Autumn's Beauty and Wildlife Dynamics 43:44 The Role of AI in Photography 46:06 Debating Deer: Whitetail vs. Mule Deer 51:25 Calling in the Wild: Vocalizations of Deer 58:34 A Friendly Competition: Snort Wheeze Showdown 01:01:48 Conservation and the Future of Deer Species 01:04:58 Exploring the Aurora Season in Churchill Links Drew Hamilton www.discoverchurchill.com @drewhh Thanks for tuning in to the Beyond the Wild Podcast. Don't forget to subscribe to stay notified about upcoming episodes for your listening and viewing pleasure! Beyond the Wild Podcast is sponsored by Pictureline.com and Canon USA.