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Deer Hunting
Hunting Strategies
Hunting
Whitetail Deer
Illinois
Food Plots
Whitetail Hunting
Weather Conditions
Habitat Management
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Hunting Equipment
Trail Cameras
Deer Movement
Hunting Strategy
Turkey Hunting
Public Land Hunting
Ridge Hunter Outdoors
Archery
Weather Predictions
Buck Bedding

Every Monday, the Ridge Hunter Outdoors team and guests share stories, tips, tactics, and strategies that have made them both successful and unsuccessful in the whitetail woods. Join us and you might learn something to help you become a better hunter. At the very least, you should be entertained.

Be sure to tune in for Full Draw Fridays as well, where you'll learn even more about habitat managemen... more

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Early-season bucks are often found over green food sources like clover and radish plots. However, you can still tag one even if you don't have access to those. Canyon talks about how in this episode of the RHO Podcast.

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WoodHaven Custom Calls is one of the top hunting call makers in the world. They provide the highest quality calls, and they are some of the best people in the industry. We traveled to their Headquarters in Hefflin, Alabama to record this episode with... more

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Steve Sherk is a renowned whitetail hunter from the big woods of the Northeast. He's a writer for North American Whitetail, runs his own guide service, consistently tags mature whitetails, and is a friend of the RHO Podcast. On this episode, we take ... more

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EHD is a common concern among deer hunters in mid to late August. Rightfully so. Should we be worried about it this year, though? How bad has it been so far? Canyon talks about all that and more on episode 197 of the RHO Podcast.

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RP Scritchfield
Knife maker specializing in turkey and feather-themed spur knives; founder of Scritchfield Knives
RP Scritchfield Knives
Episode: How This Knife Maker went VIRAL! | RHO Podcast #190
Drew Kaczynski
Chair of the Illinois Chapter of Backcountry Hunters and Anglers; involved in S3DA conservation
Backcountry Hunters and Anglers (Illinois Chapter) / S3DA Conservation
Episode: The BHA Conservation Classic | RHO Podcast #189
Jared Mills
An experienced hunter and podcast guest known for his insightful discussions on hunting strategy and mobile hunting.
Episode: Dusty Takes the First Buck of the Season, Permit Refunds in Colorado? | Deer Season Daily 10/13/25
Ethan Stubbs
Formerly of Midwest Whitetail, he is known for his exceptional self-filming and video editing skills.
Episode: Hunting Big Bucks and Creating Great Content with Ethan Stubbs | RHO Podcast #172
Cody Johnson
Hunter and outdoorsman, shared his experience from the caribou hunting trip
Thin Blue Line Outdoors
Episode: Firefighters vs Cops Big Buck Challenge! (Also Caribou Hunting) w/Cody Johnson | RHO Podcast #171
Matt Ward
Regional Director for Delta Waterfowl
Delta Waterfowl
Episode: Sitka Store Show w/ Ducks Unlimited, Delta Waterfowl, BHA, Sitka, and more! | RHO Podcast #168
Steve Sherk
Hunting expert and author at North American Whitetail Magazine, owner of Sherk's Guide Service
North American Whitetail Magazine
Episode: Steve Sherk's BEST Days To Hunt | Full Draw Friday #87
Drew Kozinski
Advocate for public land use and member of BHA
Backcountry Hunters and Anglers
Episode: Lake Shelbyville Archery Park Grand Opening! | RHO Podcast #163
Nate from Thin Blue Line
Guest at the Illinois Deer Classic Show
Thin Blue Line Outdoors
Episode: The Illinois Deer Classic Show | RHO Podcast #157

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Ridge Hunter
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Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 24 ratings
  • 5star

    Met you guys at IL deer classic over the weekend very good podcast and easy to listen to. Keep up the good work

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JTV94
    United States3 years ago
  • Great podcast

    I listen to the taillights about it outdoors podcast and heard Alex was on your show. Tuned in and started listening to all the old episodes. Very enjoyable and informative.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    W.B. Lumpy
    United States3 years ago
  • Not a better podcast for deer hunting!

    Great people and very knowledgeable! Keep up the great work.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    tykiefer
    United States4 years ago
  • Good

    Good people, great information.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ddubb13
    United States4 years ago
  • Informative and fun

    Good hunting tips here without constant product bombardment. Highly recommend.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    realworldredneck
    United States5 years ago

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Noted for a conversational, informal vibe that stays informative.
Content blends hunting tips with conservation and business insights.
Sponsor and partner mentions feel relevant to outdoors enthusiasts.
Shows are practical and easy to listen to, with knowledgeable hosts.
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How This Knife Maker went VIRAL! | RHO Podcast #190
Q: How did you learn the knife-making craft, and what helped you progress from basic tools to high-quality blades?
The guest describes a natural ability with hands and drawing, plus a background in granite work that translated to grinding and shaping steel. He started with very cheap Harbor Freight tools, gradually upgrading as demand grew, and learned by doing, with significant improvements as he adopted better equipment and gained experience.
Why Aren't There More Women Who Hunt? | Q&A Episode | RHO Podcast #174
Q: What is a good starter podcast setup?
The host recommends the Zoom Pod Track P4 and Zoom ZDM-1 mics as a cost-effective starter setup for those interested in podcasting.
Why Aren't There More Women Who Hunt? | Q&A Episode | RHO Podcast #174
Q: What do we use to film and edit our videos?
The host explains the use of Canon HF G70 for filming and Adobe Premiere Pro for editing, emphasizing user-friendliness and quality.
Why Aren't There More Women Who Hunt? | Q&A Episode | RHO Podcast #174
Q: Why aren't there more women hunting?
The host speculates that many women were never introduced to hunting, as it may not seem attractive to them at a young age. Societal expectations and time constraints for mothers may also play a role in this disparity.
Dusty Takes the First Buck of the Season, Permit Refunds in Colorado? | Deer Season Daily 10/13/25
Q: What interesting political news did you mention about hunting permits?
Colorado Parks and Wildlife is issuing refunds for hunting permits due to a government shutdown, reflecting how this impacts hunters.

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A rugged, outdoors-focused show that centers on hunting strategy, habitat management, and conservation with a practical, conversation-heavy format. Across episodes, hosts and guests share real-world tips on deer and turkey hunting, dog-assisted hunting ethics, wind and weather tactics, habitat work like food plots and cedar control, and the realities of running a land-management or media-focused business. Notable moments often spotlight practical field advice, industry partnerships, and the evolving role of social media in outdoor culture. The tone blends hands-on instruction with personal storytelling, making it useful for listeners who want actionable tactics, professional insights, and a sense of the hunting community's economics and adv... more

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