For the serious deer hunter, deer season never ends. That’s why NDA’s Deer Season 365 podcast covers every aspect of deer hunting and deer management— from hunting strategy to deer biology and behavior to habitat improvement and more! Join us every-other-week as we talk with deer and habitat experts from all walks of life to bring you the latest in deer hunting and deer management information.
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7 days ago
7 days ago
In this episode of the Deer Season 365 podcast, we're talking with University of Georgia graduate student Daniel DeRose-Broeckert about his fascinating new deer vision research. What Daniel discovered is that rubs and scrapes actually glow like highway reflectors to a deer's unique eyes. This is fascinating research that will not only open your eyes to a whole new way deer may view their world, but it also reinforces how little we truly know about white-tailed deer, despite them being the most studied game animal on the planet.
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Wednesday Nov 12, 2025
Wednesday Nov 12, 2025
In this episode of the Deer Season 365 Podcast, we're sitting down with NDA's Kip Adams to discuss the science behind the rut. We'll separate fact from fiction so that you can improve your odds of success during this exciting time of year.
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Wednesday Oct 29, 2025
Wednesday Oct 29, 2025
In this episode of the Deer Season 365 Podcast, we speak with Andy Little, from the University of Nebraska, about a research project he conducted examining how hunter behavior affects deer observation rates.
It’s a really cool peek into how our behavior as hunters influences our success in the field, and it will definitely leave you with some great takeaway advice to help you become a better, more efficient hunter.
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Referenced Research Papers:
Does Human Predation Risk Affect Harvest Susceptibility of White-Tailed Deer During Hunting Season?
Impacts of human hunting on spatial behavior of white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus)
Hunting intensity alters movement behaviour of white-tailed deer
Hunter movement and habitat use affect observation rate of white-tailed deer
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Wednesday Oct 15, 2025
Wednesday Oct 15, 2025
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Wednesday Oct 01, 2025
Wednesday Oct 01, 2025
When you ask most hunters who have successfully gotten close to mature deer what their number one priority is when heading to the woods, they’ll tell you scent control and hunting in the right wind conditions. You could be hunting the best spot in the country with mature bucks everywhere, but if you don’t control your scent, it won’t matter. A whitetail’s nose is its primary line of defense, so if you’re serious about consistently achieving positive results, managing scent control should be your top priority.
To help deliver that point, Jake Ehlinger of Habitat Solutions 360 joins Nick and The Doctor to talk about his extreme scent control routine and how it can be modified to fit your personal hunting situation. Jake is a well-known, successful mature buck hunter who brings a wealth of expertise in many areas, ranging from hunting whitetails to managing their habitat. As we head into hunting seasons across the country, this is the perfect time to hear this conversation.
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Wednesday Sep 17, 2025
Wednesday Sep 17, 2025
In this episode of the Deer Season 365 Podcast, NDA staff discuss the declining doe harvest trend, which regions and states are doing a good job of harvesting does, and which ones need to step it up.
We also explore the importance and benefits of harvesting does, and why you should consider harvesting does early in the season when possible.
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Wednesday Sep 03, 2025
Wednesday Sep 03, 2025
In this episode of the Deer Season 365 Podcast, several NDA staff members share their deer season preparation routines, as well as their plans and goals for the 2025-2026 deer season.
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Wednesday Aug 20, 2025
Wednesday Aug 20, 2025
In this episode of the Deer Season 365 Podcast, we talk with Mike Yoder of Drone Deer Recovery all about the use of thermal-imaging drones to recover deer. Mike and I dive into the topic from both the perspective of a hunter who may want to hire a drone operator to locate their deer, as well as from the perspective of someone interested in starting their own drone deer recovery business.
Mike was one of the pioneers of drone deer recovery and a wealth of knowledge on the subject, so be sure to listen in to our discussion!
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Wednesday Jul 09, 2025
Wednesday Jul 09, 2025
In this episode of the Deer Season 365 Podcast, we talk with Dr. Mark Turner about the one type of plant that is the greatest source of deer nutrition. What type of plant is that, exactly? You'll have to listen to the podcast for the answer to that, but Mark will cover the type of plant, how to manage your property for these plants, and how they compare to other deer food sources. This is a great episode full of information you can put to use on your hunting property!
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Wednesday Jun 04, 2025
Wednesday Jun 04, 2025
Many deer hunters and the public at large are unaware of the critical work university affiliated state and regional wildlife health organizations do for the betterment of wildlife and human health. Deer are no exception, and in many cases, they dominate the workload due to their abundance, impact on broad wildlife conservation, and popularity.
In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Lisa Murphy, a veterinarian, professor of toxicology, and the leader of the Pennsylvania Wildlife Futures Program at the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Murphy explains the importance of wildlife health programs while detailing some of the specific work she oversees, ranging from the day-to-day rigors of regional wildlife health technicians to CWD sampling at the laboratory, to leading critical research for deer and other wildlife species.
NDA has enjoyed a rich partnership with the Pennsylvania Wildlife Futures Program and others like it around the country, and even long-time members may be unaware of how many unique projects the organization works on that have broad implications for deer, hunting, and habitat. This episode illustrates one of the many ways NDA works with key partners to accomplish important science-based outcomes for deer and other wildlife.
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