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Deer IQ

Adam Lewis
Deer Hunting
Hunting Strategies
Public Land Hunting
Mobile Hunting
Whitetail Deer
Trail Cameras
Scent Control
Whitetail Hunting
Land Management
Hunting Techniques
Michigan
Food Plots
Mature Buck Mindsets
Mature Bucks
Ohio
Hunting Pressure
Scouting
Scent Control Regimen
Saddle Hunting
Bow Hunting

Your most educational deer hunting podcast. From the chosen topics to the bite-size chunk episode lengths, the Deer IQ podcast has one goal in mind - hunter growth. With engaging pre-episode questions, and challenging takeaways at the end, you'll be pushed and inspired by this not so ordinary deer hunting podcast. Join outdoor writer, hunter, educator and host Adam Lewis in the pursuit of becoming... more

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In this episode of the Deer IQ podcast I discuss the proposed changes to Michigan's deer regulations, and peel back the arguments and bluster, getting into what I think is really motivating both sides. Why do some people want change, and why do some ... more

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In this episode of the Deer IQ podcast we are joined by Jake Ehlinger as he shares what landowners overlook - the details of land management needed for success, shared from his decades in the field. This is part 1 of 2, as we discuss:

* What you sho... more

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In this episode of the Deer IQ podcast we uncover 4 Myths deer hunting landowners and managers believe that keep them from productive hunting on their property - these are holding most land owners and hunters back and they don’t even realize it!

The... more

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In this episode of the Deer IQ podcast we are joined by Mike Yoder for part 2 of our talk, and we dig into some of the controversy behind using drones to recover deer. Realize this was recorded in August of 2025, however much of the legal use has not... more

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Recent Guests

Bronson Strickland
Former co-director of MSU Deer Lab; co-founder of Wildlife Investments, LLC
Mississippi State University Deer Lab; Wildlife Investments, LLC
Episode: 1 Million Data Points - The Moon's Affect on Buck Movement - Analyzing 1 Million Data Points w/guest Dr. Bronson Strickland | Series: Deer by the Data; IQ-5
Josh Arbogast
Public land guide; involved in Michigan hunting community and NRC/commission discussions
Michigan hunting community
Episode: Michigan Deer Herd on the Brink? 2025 Harvest Data - What It Tells Us & Where to Go From Here | Series: Deer by the Data; IQ-5
Skip Sligh
Hunter with broad Midwest experience; Iowa-based, former Michigan resident
Episode: Michigan Deer Herd on the Brink? 2025 Harvest Data - What It Tells Us & Where to Go From Here | Series: Deer by the Data; IQ-5
Kevin Vistisen
Hosts the Deer Hunter Podcast; Michigan hunter with Northern Michigan ties
Deer Hunter Podcast
Episode: Michigan Deer Herd on the Brink? 2025 Harvest Data - What It Tells Us & Where to Go From Here | Series: Deer by the Data; IQ-5
Dr. Andrew Little
Associate Professor of Landscape Ecology and Habitat Management, University of Nebraska
University of Nebraska
Episode: Pressure Threshold - How Many Hunters Can Your Land Tolerate? w/Dr. Andrew Little | Series - Deer by the Data; IQ-5
Bobby Worthington
Whitetail hunting expert and author
Author and educator on funnel strategies
Episode: Funnel Hunting Mastery - Secrets to Success on Mature Nocturnal Bucks w/ guest Bobby Worthington; IQ-5
Gage Herriman
Big public land hunter local to Michigan
Episode: Public Land Access Secrets - Which Strategies Work & Which are OverHyped! w/guest Gage Herriman; IQ-1
Dr. Bronson Strickland
Former co-director, Mississippi State University Deer Lab
Mississippi State University
Episode: The TRUTH About the MOON - How it Actually Affects Whitetail Buck Movement, the Science Revealed! various guests; IQ-10
Cody Huhn
Big public land hunter
Episode: Where Giants Hide on Public Land & How to Find Them w/guest Cody Huhn | Series: Public Land Details that Make the Difference; IQ-5

Host

Adam Lewis
Host of Deer IQ, veteran hunter and strategist

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 48 ratings
  • Love this podcast

    Great content done well for hunters !

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    devgull
    United States2 months ago
  • Worth Every Second

    This podcast is for those that want to learn and be intentional about the way they hunt!

    This will help you change your hunting behaviors in order to be more successful.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Beginner Sales
    United Statesa year ago
  • Informative

    Always learning something new when I listen. Extremely relevant to today’s age of hunting.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Matt4451
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great information

    To the point information and philosophy’s great podcast 5 stars see y’all in the woods 🏹🦌🏹🦌

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    chae🏹🏹🏹
    United Statesa year ago
  • Top Notch!

    I just recently got turned on to this podcast. I can attest it has some of the most knowledgeable and in depth content I heard in a while. It is worth your while regardless if you a brand new to deer hunting or have been doing it for decades.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Louisiana Bowman
    United Statesa year ago

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Quality, concise episodes that stay relevant to today's hunting landscape.
Listeners appreciate science-grounded insights that translate to the woods.
A well-rounded educational take on deer hunting with practical tips.
Hosts and guests are knowledgeable, with a direct style that delivers value.

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Funnel Hunting Mastery - Secrets to Success on Mature Nocturnal Bucks w/ guest Bobby Worthington; IQ-5
Q: When do you typically scout funnels—off-season or during season?
Scouting can happen any time, but he emphasizes evaluating during comfortable weather and using the time around the rut to verify core-area funnels with ground scouting and trail cameras.
Funnel Hunting Mastery - Secrets to Success on Mature Nocturnal Bucks w/ guest Bobby Worthington; IQ-5
Q: What do you look for in funnels, and what are some details in how you find those and set up and hunt those?
I look for funnels that channel the most deer through sign-rich corridors, focusing first on the funnel with the heaviest traffic and strongest rubs/sign, then using cameras to confirm daylight movement and refine setup.
Find the EXACT Tree for High-Odds Hunts - Big Woods Mastery w/guest Bobby Worthington | Series: Season Mastery; IQ-5
Q: How long will you stick with a funnel when you're convinced it's the right one?
Persistence is crucial; when the conditions align—cold temperatures, the right time window, and a strong funnel—you should stay with it, as it often yields success even for less experienced hunters.
Public Land Access Secrets - Which Strategies Work & Which are OverHyped! w/guest Gage Herriman; IQ-1
Q: Could you give a quick background on your hunting journey and how you got into public land strategies?
I started with private leases and moved into mobile, public land hunting after learning about different approaches from sources like the Hunting Beast; I gradually shifted to swamp-focused public land hunting and experimenting with boat access and out-of-state trips to diversify my opportunities.
Ditch Your Climbing Sticks for THIS - Single Rope Technique for Mobile Hunting | Series: Mobile Hunting Details That Make a Difference; IQ-5
Q: What would you say are the pros and cons of SRT versus climbing sticks?
Pros include enhanced safety and speed once accustomed; cons involve needing to prepare preset loops in advance.

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The show centers on science-informed deer hunting and practical scouting, blending university research with field-tested tactics. Episodes often compare data sources (e.g., collared deer vs. drone observations), explore habitat management, regulatory issues, and public-land strategies, and translate complex findings into actionable hunter guidance. A consistent emphasis on education, measurable outcomes, and data-backed decision making helps listeners sharpen techniques from stand setup to seasonal planning, while sponsor-driven coaching and tools illustrate real-world application. Noteworthy is the recurring use of academic perspectives to ground hunting strategies in evidence, alongside candid discussions of limitations and hunter psychol... more

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Recent guests on Deer IQ include:

1. Bronson Strickland
2. Josh Arbogast
3. Skip Sligh
4. Kevin Vistisen
5. Dr. Andrew Little
6. Bobby Worthington
7. Gage Herriman
8. Dr. Bronson Strickland

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