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Ep 54: Adapting to Changing Buck Patterns

Mike Hemby/Holden Gilmer Season 1 Episode 54

In this episode, we explore how changing conditions impact early-season archery success. From buck patterns shifting with the fall season to the benefits and challenges of using cell cameras, we discuss strategies to stay ahead of the game. We also dive into the process of learning properties, using mapping apps, and focusing on the seasonal food sources deer prefer. Holden also tells the story of his early seezyn success and putting his biggest archery buck on the ground in Georgia

Key Discussion Points:

  1. Buck Behavior Changes in Early Fall:
    • Impact of velvet shedding on buck movements and patterns.
    • The influence of food sources, like acorns dropping, on deer habits.
    • Holden’s experience taking his biggest archery buck during this transition period.
  2. Strategies for Staying Ahead of Changing Patterns:
    • How to hunt when buck patterns shift and evolve.
    • Techniques for predicting deer behavior and staying ahead of changes.
    • Learning properties over the years—understanding how deer adapt seasonally.
  3. Using Technology to Boost Success:
    • Pros and cons of using cell cameras for tracking deer movements.
    • How mapping apps, topography, and mapping filters help determine your approach on unfamiliar properties.
  4. Hunting in Different States and Seasonal Goals:
    • What states we’re hunting in and our goals throughout the season.
    • Finding deer in unfamiliar areas using technology and on-the-ground scouting.
  5. Targeting Seasonal Food Sources:
    • How and when to hunt based on the dropping of red oaks vs. white oaks.
    • Understanding whitetail food preferences throughout the season and how that guides your hunting strategy.
  6. Morning Hunts and Thermals:
    • Hunting in the mornings until thermals shift.
    • How day winds, shadow lines, and changing security positions affect deer bedding.
    • Adjusting your hunting approach for light and variable winds to optimize your setup.

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