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Happy New Year! We hope 2025 is the best year yet for you guys. In today's episode, Alex Comstock and Jeremy Lopez are joined by Troy Pottenger of Whitetail Addictions. Troy is easily one of the best bowhunters we know. He's consistently putting mature mountain bucks on the ground, year after year. Troy takes us through his upbringing on a ranch in North Idaho, where his experiences in the mountains shaped his approach to bowhunting. Through this, his hunting path shifted at a young age when he migrated from mule deer and elk to chasing giant whitetails. Troy dives into the "hay days" of hunting and what it was like back in his early stages of bowhunting. He goes into how to navigate the vast, rugged terrain of big woods mountain country in pursuit of mature bucks. Despite a busy schedule, Troy reveals his strategies for making the most of limited time while working his 9-5 job and running a business. Troy breaks down why social hubs are consistent hotspots for daylight buck activity and the art of managing moisture while hiking to your stand (sometimes 3+ miles in). He also shares an epic story of running down a pack of wolves to save his season-proof of the apex predator he is. Lastly, Troy breaks down his secret formula for successful scrapes. This is a great episode full of next-level tactics and firsthand experience. Troy's stories and expertise will inspire you to get out there and chase your next target buck. Enjoy the show!
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Merry Christmas everybody! In today's episode, Alex Comstock and Jeremy Lopez welcome Dillon Deitz to the podcast. Dillon has been hunting his whole life and like most hunters, has encountered many struggles. He started making "hunting humor" content that mimics what it's truly like to hunt elk and quickly realized he connected with many hunters who felt the same way. This led to the launch of Elk Don't Exist. The guys chat about growing up in Idaho and Montana. Dillon walks us through the journey of hunting whitetails in Montana and his impressive 2024 buck. He dives into the unique challenges of hunting western whitetail habitat, where spot and stalk tactics are his favorite. Dillon shares the origins of his popular brand, Elk Don't Exist. The guys talk about the difficulties of hunting elk in low-density areas and why comparison is the thief of all joy. Finally, Dillon reflects on his growth as a hunter, sharing stories of bucks he's taken over the years and why he believes understanding the fun in hunting is more important than any trophy on the wall. Be sure to check out Dillon's content for a good laugh. Enjoy the show!
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Welcome back! In today's episode, Alex Comstock and Jeremy Lopez catch up with Robert Kennedy from Trophyline Saddles. Rob is an avid outdoorsman who travels all over the Midwest chasing deer. He's become a great buddy since WDNA partnered with Trophyline and has been a staple in deer camp. The guys dive into Rob's upbringing, growing up in Michigan, hunting a heavily pressured state, big buck culture, putting yourself in the game on out-of-state hunts, what makes a hunt successful, the hunting industry, and what the late season looks like for Rob. This was a fun episode; Rob is one of the most genuine hunters we know and is constantly rooting for his friend's success. Head over to Rob's Instagram and YouTube channel (Man Over Beast) to follow along with his adventures. Enjoy the show!
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Recently we launched our 10k YouTube subscriber giveaway, and last week we officially crossed the 10,000 subscriber mark! With that, after launching the giveaway, we picked a winner while recording and wanted to bring everyone who won! Congrats to the winner, we'll be reaching out, and thank you everyone for your continued support of WhitetailDNA!
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The late season is in full swing here in Minnesota and Wisconsin. This time of year brings strategizing, and what better guy to discuss strategizing a game plan to kill a mature buck than our guest today! In today's episode, Alex Comstock and Jeremy Lopez chat with Jeff Sturgis. He is the owner and operator of Whitetail Habitat Solutions and Pure Wildlife Blends. Jeff is the author of 5 whitetail strategy books and has produced over articles and videos on whitetail deer. Jeff has been deer hunting for almost 40 years and spends over 250 days analyzing and improving properties for whitetail deer. The guys dive into Jeff's hunting journey dating back to the 80s, spending every day immersed in whitetails, Jeff's 2024 Pennsylvania public land hunt, the importance of hunting camps, late season habitat to hone in on, indicators for buck movement, over-camming properties, the importance of access, managing expectations for age class, doe management, and much more. Jeff has been helping people strategize and capitalize on their personal properties and public land for 20+ years. He is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to hunting mature bucks. If you are interested in learning more about Jeff's land consulting and seed blends, head over to his website to check them out. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the show!
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November is dead and gone and the late season is just about to get going. But how did the rut turn out for WDNA? In today's episode, the team gets together and talks about some challenges faced during the month of November. The guys dive into how many target bucks were killed in a short period, the number of deer sightings, how the rut activity was overall, challenges faced, lessons learned, and what to look forward to as we enter the late season. It may seem that way sometimes, but it isn't always gripping and grinning in November... This episode highlights the struggles of hunting mature bucks during the rut. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the show!
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In today's episode, Alex Comstock and Jeremy Lopez are joined by Aron Snyder. Aron is the Director of Born Primitive Outdoors (BPO) and former President of Kifaru International. Aron is a seasoned backcountry hunter. He spends over 150 days in the field each year, guiding, hunting, and fishing. Most people know him as a Western hunter, but what some people might not know is his passion for hunting whitetails. The guys chat about what the last 10-15 years have looked like for Aron with Kifaru and now BPO, chasing adventure through guiding, the decision to step away from Kifaru and take on a new role with BPO, Aron's first whitetail hunt and how it has evolved, becoming a multi-tool whitetail hunter, how to stay calm in the red zone, why Western hunting is exploding, finding quality hunts vs mediocre hunts, why Hoty Archery is on top, the truth about arrows, and lastly, plans with BPO and upcoming hunts. This is a great conversation with Aron, as he has done a ton of hunting and guiding in his lifetime. We hope you enjoy this episode and we'll see you next week!
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Every bowhunter dreams of rattling in that giant whitetail buck into the red zone during the rut, but does it really work? In today's episode, Alex Comstock and Jeremy Lopez sit down and talk about the pros and cons of calling whitetail bucks into range. The guys dive into what time of the season to use a particular call, the different types of grunt tubes and rattling antlers, what to consider when calling or rattling, keeping the element of surprise vs. giving up your location, personal experiences when calling, and lastly, demonstrate the sounds of a grunt, bleat, snort wheeze, and rattling antlers. This is a great episode for someone who is looking to further their knowledge when it comes to calling deer into range. Remember, there are a million ways to skin a cat... We hope that November has brought you success and if you're still sitting on a tag, good luck and keep after it! Enjoy the show and we'll see you next week!
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It's almost halfway through November and bucks are crusin! The Team is working hard to get a shot at a mature buck. It's the best time of year to be in a tree! In today's episode, Alex is joined by Kaleb Comstock in the Corn Hukser state of Nebraska. Alex headed down last week to hunt with Kaleb after a giant Nebraska buck. The guys give an update on how November has been in Nebraska so far, Alex's first couple of days in the stand, what bucks are currently acting like in Nebraska, and rut hunting tips and tactics to help you punch your tag this month. If you find value in this podcast, please share it with your friends and family. Also, be sure to leave a rating and review. Lastly, be on the lookout for the WhitetailDNA giveaway on the YouTube channel! Enjoy the show!
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This time of year is a whitetail hunter's Super Bowl! The team has been hard at it, putting in hours on stand trying to seal the deal on a mature buck. In today's episode, it's all about the RUT! Alex Comstock and Jeremy Lopez sit down and discuss what the first few days of November have looked like so far. They discuss what the team has been seeing for rut activity, the rut update for the northern Minnesota and Wisconsin regions, trail cameras during the rut, finding excuses to go hunting instead of not going at all, how weather affects the rut, and enjoying the process. Be on the lookout for the first ever WDNA giveaway. Details will be released in the next week; be sure to get entered at the YouTube channel. Enjoy the show and good huntin this November!
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In today's episode, Alex Comstock and Jeremy Lopez are joined by Joe Kavanaugh. Joe is a die-hard bowhunter from Brainerd, MN and currently lives in the Rocky Mountain state of Colorado. Joe cut his teeth in the whitetail woods and eventually became a successful western bowhunter. The guys dive into Joe's recent bowhunting adventures, including the story of a giant Shiras moose he tagged this year, closing in on completing the Colorado Big Nine with a bow (elk, antelope, moose, mountain goat, bighorn sheep, black bear, mule deer, whitetail deer, and mountain lion), trucking camping 101, the upbringing of a die-hard bowhunter, becoming selective on animals, owning the kill, adapting to seasons of life, and arrow performance on big game. This is an all-around great conversation about bowhunting and growing as a bowhunter. Don't forget to leave the podcast a rating and review, enjoy the show!
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October cold fronts are a bowhunter's dream! On October 14th, that dream became a reality for team member Garrett Otteson. In today's episode, Alex Comstock, Jeremy Lopez, Garrett Otteson, and Luke Eilefson sit down and recap Garrett's quest after the "backyard buck." The guys dive into the whole story going back to when Garrett and his wife purchased the property earlier in the year, what tactics Garrett used going into hunting a small property with no history, utilizing the little time he had with a newborn, the first trail camera picture he got of the backyard buck, and what the last few months have looked like chasing this northern Wisconsin monarch. This is a special moment for Garrett and his family as it's his first buck at their new property as a family of three, and the first buck he has taken as a father. Watch the whole story unfold on the WDNA YouTube channel. Thanks for tuning in and enjoy the show!
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In today's episode, Alex Comstock and Jeremy Lopez chat with Aaron Skrzypczak of LTL Drone Deer Recovery. Aaron has been a part of The Breaking Point TV and a cameraman for Luke Palmer - Bass Masters Elite Pro Series. After Aaron decided to step away from The Breaking Point TV, he stepped into the role of tracking and recovering deer with a drone to fill the void during the Fall. He currently offers his services in Wisconsin and Missouri. The guys dive into Aaron's jobs he's had around the hunting industry, being on the road for 48 weeks filming hunts and fishing tournaments, steps to take before calling a drone pilot, what the process entails when the drone and pilot arrive at the recovery, day vs night flying, the best time of year to fly the drone for recovery, legality of flying a drone to recover deer, ballpark costs to hire a drone, timeframes to consider when tracking, and much more! This episode is full of information regarding recovering deer with a drone. This is a great option (if legal in your state) if you are stumped tracking your next deer. Enjoy the show!
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September is in the rearview mirror and there's a lot to discuss. In today's episode, Alex Comstock and Jeremy Lopez get together to break down the recent elk hunt in Montana. Lopy just returned from 12 days chasing elk in the prairies. The guys discuss what the 2024 elk season presented, lessons learned, key takeaways, hunting pressure, weather, quiet elk, hunting elk like mule deer, and everything in between. They also dive into mid-October tactics for finding mature bucks, trail camera placement, and scouting. If you haven't already, visit the Whitetail DNA YouTube channel to watch the latest North Dakota deer series. Thanks for tuning in and enjoy the show!
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In this episode Alex Comstock sits down with Aaron Olsen from Next Step Outdoors, as they discuss all things as it pertains to traveling for whitetails. From how to decide where to stay, all the logisitics that go into doing an out of state hunt and more, Aaron is very versed as he travels all over the country each fall in pursuit of whitetails. After driling down on this topic, the guys switch gears and talk how to kill October bucks. There's a ton of great info packed into this one! Sit back and enjoy the show!
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Elk season is in full swing, and Lopy is headed to the great state of Montana! In today's episode, Alex Comstock and Jeremy Lopez sit down and talk all things elk hunting. The guys dive into how critical it is to have good hunting partners, tasks to get done before leaving for a hunt, what to do when you arrive at your unit, how long to give a spot before moving, how to locate elk, what to do when you find elk, pros and cons of calling, favorite elk calls, what to do when you get an elk down, knowing state laws, and much more! Lopy's been elk hunting the last 7 seasons and shares some tips and tactics he's learned through successes and failures. This is a great episode with some solid elk nuggets. Sit back and enjoy the show!
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Welcome back to another episode of the WDNA Podcast. In today's episode, Alex Comstock and Jeremy Lopez chat with Michael Mancl of The Breaking Point TV. Michael resides in the great state of Iowa and has been filming and producing hunts for The Breaking Point TV for 12 seasons. The guys dive into Michael's background, hunting in Iowa, tips for nonresidents who want to hunt in Iowa, how Michael got into traditional archery, Michael's first buck with a trad bow, 2024 North Dakota success, and setting and accomplishing your goals. Head over to The Breaking Point's YouTube channel to follow along with their hunts! Enjoy the show!
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Early season has come and gone in NoDak! The Team started the season off with a bang and topped it off with Alex's biggest buck to date. In today's episode, Alex Comstock and Jeremy Lopez get together and break down how Alex killed a giant velvet buck that scored over 160". The guys dive into how the hunt unfolded from start to finish, what tactics Alex used going into that sit, why he chose to sit the property he did, archery equipment performance, understanding effective ranges, why/when you would consider using a meat processor, and what's next on the docket for WDNA. There will be a two-part deer series launching Thursday on the WDNA YouTube Channel. Be sure to head over there to check out the week spent chasing deer in NoDak. Enjoy the show!
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Deer season has officially begun and the Team started out with a bang! Today's episode is coming at you live from North Dakota Deer Camp. Team members Alex Comstock, Jeremy Lopez, and Luke Eilefson sit down with buddies Parker Kleive and Tyler Tedlund. The guys recap the first three days of deer season in North Dakota, what happened on a crazy Saturday night, what tactics were used, takeaways from each sit, broadhead performance, knowing the regs before you go hunting, and much more! Labor Day Weekend was full of action and we can't wait to share the results. Keep an eye out for the North Dakota Deer series to hit the WDNA YouTube channel in the next few weeks!
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Hunting season is FINALLY here! In today's episode, Alex Comstock and Jeremy Lopez catch up and talk about what their hunting seasons are shaping up to be. The guys dive into upcoming hunts, what the Team has been up to lately, summer buck inventory, key takeaways from the offseason, archery, where WDNA is headed, and how to attack the start of the hunting season. This episode was recorded remotely as Alex is in North Dakota preparing for opening day and Jeremy is home on Dad duty. This was a great, raw conversation between two die-hard bowhunters. This episode should get you fired up for your upcoming season! Be on the lookout for content from the 2024 deer camp in North Dakota!
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