Art of The Hunt
I’m your Host Talon Neal I’m your average guy with an obsession for chasing Mature Bucks in the Mountains of North Alabama. Like you I strive to bring back the Art of Woodsman-ship. Together we can learn how to Harvest that Buck of a lifetime and Hone our skills as an outdoorsman. Let’s bring back the deer camp atmosphere and enjoy the outdoors the way it was intended!
Episodes
93 episodes
Ep.92 Early Season Whitetails: Bedding, Feeding, and Reading the Sign with Brian ‘Boxcar’ Marquis
In this episode of Art of the Hunt, Talon Neal is joined by Brian “Boxcar” Marquis to break down the challenges and opportunities of hunting whitetails in the early season. When bucks are shifting from summer to fall patt...
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Episode 92
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Ep.91 Scrapes, Sign, and September Bucks with Clint Foster
In this episode of Art of the Hunt, Talon Neal sits down with seasoned hunter Clint Foster to break down the role of scrapes in the early season. While most hunters think of scrapes as October and November hotspots, Clint shares why paying atte...
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Episode 91
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Ep.90 Right Spot, Wrong Tree: Stewart Keen on Timing Big Woods Bucks
In this episode of Art of the Hunt, Talon sits down with Stewart Keen to dive deep into one of the trickiest parts of bowhunting mature bucks: being in the right area but the wrong tree. Stewart explains how often hunters are within a ...
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Episode 90
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Ep.89 Hunting on Limited Time: Aggressive Ground Strategies with Justin Wright
In Episode 89 of Art of the Hunt, Talon Neal is joined by Justin Wright to break down what it really takes to kill deer when time is short. Instead of waiting on the perfect conditions, Justin explains how being decisive and aggress...
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Episode 89
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Ep.88 Every Track Tells a Story: Todd Havel on Rut Loops and Whitetail Wisdom
Todd shares gripping stories of tracking mature whitetails through big woods where every print in the snow reveals another piece of the puzzle. His experiences following bucks on the ground show just how much a deer’s track can teach us about t...
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Episode 88
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Ep.87 Terrain-Driven Deer Hunting with Rusty Johnson
In this episode of Art of the Hunt, I’m joined by seasoned deer hunter Rusty Johnson for a full-spectrum breakdown of how terrain and sign come together throughout the season. From the first days of bow season to the chaos of the rut, ...
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Episode 87
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1:10:17
Ep.86 Dialed In: Johnny Stewart on Cracking Core Areas of Mature Bucks
In this episode of Art of the Hunt, I sit down with Johnny Stewart to dive deep into one of the most important—and often overlooked—parts of mature buck behavior: their core area. With decades of real-world experience tracking...
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Episode 86
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Ep.85 Deadly Close: Finding and Hunting Buck Core Areas with Paul Putera
Paul Putera joins Art of the Hunt to break down one of the most critical pieces of mature buck hunting: locating and effectively hunting a buck’s core area. From using terrain and cover to his stealthy in-season adjustments,...
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Episode 85
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Ep.84 Into the Thickets: Big Mountain Buck Tactics with Ryan Elders
In this episode, Talon sits down with seasoned mountain hunter Ryan Elders to dive deep into the rugged world of big woods whitetail hunting. From dissecting thick edge cover to identifying overlooked thickets, Ryan shares the methods that cons...
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Episode 84
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Ep.83 The Silent Lessons with Bobby Worthington
The woods speak—if you’re quiet enough to listen. Bobby Worthington shares the silent lessons that shaped him as a hunter and man. We talk about how solitude sharpens instincts, the value of suffering, and the lifelong education that comes from...
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Episode 83
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Ep.82 Reading Terrain to Kill Mature Bucks with Jake Booth
How Jake identifies terrain-based buck bedding areasThe specific features that funnel mature bucks in daylightWhy some terrain looks good but doesn’t produceHow pressure affects terrain-based movement
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Episode 82
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Ep.81 The Anatomy of a Deadly Arrow with Kaylan Pope
Kaylan’s background and how he got into arrow buildingUnderstanding arrow spine and weight Choosing the right components: shafts, inserts, vanes, and nocksFixed vs. mechanical broadheads: what Kaylan prefers and why
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Episode 81
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Ep.80 Seal the Deal Early with Tim Smoke
Tim Smoke joins me to break down his approach to early season success on public land by leaning on historical knowledge and habitat analysis. We talk about how he uses past encounters, old sign, and high stem count areas to locate mature bucks ...
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Episode 80
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Ep.79 Reading Scrapes and Shooting Stickbows with Chris Weist
In this episode, Talon sits down with traditional bowhunter Chris Weist to break down scrape sign, buck behavior, and reading deer personality through sign. Chris shares how hunting with a trad bow sharpens woodsmanship, how to identify primary...
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Episode 79
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1:06:20
Ep.78 The Power of Simplicity in the Whitetail Woods with Jacob Lishen
Jacob Lishen shares how keeping it simple leads to consistent success. We talk about how he breaks down ground quickly, focuses mostly on fresh sign, and uses backtracking to understand where a buck is spending time. No fluff, just woodsmanship...
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Episode 78
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Ep.77 Bluff Country Bucks with Tony Van Asten
Reading terrain features unique to bluff countryHow wind and thermals play a massive role in his setupsThe scouting strategy Tony uses post-season to predict fall patterns
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Episode 77
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Ep.76 Keep Turkey Hunting Simple with Kaleb Estill
In this episode, we sit down with Kaleb Estill, an experienced turkey hunter, to break down the essentials of successful turkey hunting without the complexity. Kaleb shares practical tips, and strategies that keep the hunt enjoyable and effecti...
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Episode 76
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Ep.75 Situational Calling for Southern Turkey Hunting with Shane Parker
We cover techniques for various situations, share tips, and break down real hunting scenarios. Perfect for hunters of all levels looking to improve their skills.
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Episode 75
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Ep.74 Turkey Tactics: Strategies for Success with Justin Martindale
In this episode, we cover everything from hunting turkeys in Alabama to Wyoming, focusing on woodsmanship. You'll learn about knowing when to call, when to be patient, and when to get aggressive. Tune in to get all the tips and strategies you n...
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Episode 74
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1:15:08
Ep.73 Beyond the Hunt with Josh Smith
- In this episode we dive into the unique experiences of turkey hunting in the South and the excitement of venturing out of state for that life time experience.- We reminisce about the days spent hanging around the clubhouse as kids, soa...
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Episode 73
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1:14:07
Ep.72 Community scrapes and Shed hunting with Taylor Beebe
Finding Community Scrapes Area to focus on to find shedsFinding the right access Running cameras to locate a target buck
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Episode 72
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Ep.71 Intercepting that Cruising Buck with Brian Dover
Finding your Pinch points and Transition zones Locating your Doe groups Traveling to different states How turkey hunting started it all When the big boys get on there feet <...
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Episode 71
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Ep.70 Targeting Bucks in October with Clint Foster
Getting to your target buck before he gets pressured Targeting feed trees for a successful huntUsing scrapes to your advantage What times to hunt to ensure your setup gives you the best odds Using the ...
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Episode 70
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