The Blacktail Coach Podcast
We're here to share tips, strategies, and stories of hunting the Pacific Northwest.
Whether you're a seasoned hunter or just getting started, we'll help you turn preparation into achievement and passion into results.
So gear up and get ready, because SUCCESS IS NO ACCIDENT!
Podcasting since 2024 • 73 episodes
The Blacktail Coach Podcast
Latest Episodes
Inside Mendocino’s Blacktail: Habitat, Predators, And The B‑Zone Project with Guests Paul Trouette & John Wagenet
A number on a page says California holds 500,000 deer. Our boots say otherwise. We sat down with Paul Trouett and John Wagenet to map the ground truth of blacktail across Mendocino and the B‑Zones—why herds feel thinner, how habitats shifted, a...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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53:59
How AI Helps Hunters Decode Deer Rubs And Habitat Choices
Ever wondered if AI can actually help you tag a smarter hunt, or if it’s just another loud voice with half-truths? We put it on the stand and tested its advice against muddy boots, real rub lines, and the stubborn logic of blacktail country. St...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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40:35
Whitetail Vs. Blacktail
Ever passed a buck on the first morning and felt it echo all week? We did, and the story unpacks more than a near miss. We break down a Kansas whitetail hunt that swung from single-digit wind chill to warm afternoons, then connect each lesson t...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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38:43
How Deer Talk With Their Nose, Eyes, And Ears To Rank, Breed, And Survive
Bucks broadcast more than tracks. They paint the woods with scent from orbital, forehead, tarsal, metatarsal, and interdigital glands—messages about identity, rank, breeding readiness, danger, and direction of travel. We break down how to read ...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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38:00
Year Two, Bigger Buck: Mark Boon's Success Story
Big blacktail aren’t a mystery when you respect their routine. We sit down with Mark Boon to unpack how a hunter who once struggled close to home stacked two strong seasons back-to-back and sealed a Pope & Young buck in September. The shift...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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37:56
Fan Mail
Hey guys, love the show! I'm a new hunter pursuing blacktail on Vancouver Island. I am incredibly blessed to have access to an enormous swath of land. But therein lies the problem, I don't know where to start or how to take the macro and turn it manageable. When you guys are talking about your sets, how big are we talking? Thanks in advance, Sean
Rocky Mount AI N House, AB
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