The WHTL Podcast - Whitetail Deer Hunting Tactics, Stories & Expert Guests

Jake Hofer

Whitetail Deer

Trail Cameras

Deer Hunting

Whitetail Deer Hunting

Whitetail Hunting

Hunting Strategies

Iowa

Food Plots

Hunting Regulations

Hunting Tactics

Rival A5

Public Land

Deer Management

Public Land Hunting

Late Season Hunting

Ohio

Hunting

Habitat Management

Kansas

Whitetail Management

Welcome to Trail Cam Radio, as we dive into all things trail cameras, deer hunting, whitetails, wildlife research, outdoors, camera traps, and expert guest advice. Speaking from our own experience of running a trail camera company over the years, we hope to share as much valuable information through this deer hunting podcast.

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Publishes	Weekly	Episodes	439	Founded	8 years ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	WildernessSports

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#427 - Make Mature Bucks Hunt You: The Mock Scrape Setup That Flips the Table on a Nocturnal Buck with Jeff Hopkins

Welcome to the WHTL Podcast, your source for Whitetail Deer Hunting Tactics, Stories & Expert Guests. In this episode, we're back in the studio with Jeff Hopkins.

We Discuss:

• A buck's tarsal gland leaves a scent fingerprint that bottled urine ... more

4 Aug 2026 • 1 hr

#426 - How Rare Is a Booner, Really? This Thermal Drone Pilot Flew 50,000 Deer to Find Out with Jack Huston

Welcome to the WHTL Podcast, your source for Whitetail Deer Hunting Tactics, Stories & Expert Guests. In this episode, we're back in the studio with Jack Huston.

We Discuss:

• Buck-to-doe ratios average 2.3 does per buck, far tighter than the 1... more

28 Jul 2026 • 54 min • Most popular

#425 - The Biggest Lie The Archery Industry Tells You with Travis T-Bone Turner

Welcome to the WHTL Podcast, your source for Whitetail Deer Hunting Tactics, Stories & Expert Guests. In this episode, we're back on the road in Georgia with Travis "T-Bone" Turner of Bone Collector.

We Discuss:

• Confidence with your bow setup... more

21 Jul 2026 • 54 min

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#424 - Would You Still Hunt If NOBODY Knew What You Killed? Why Chasing Big Bucks Is Ruining Your Hunting with Tony Peterson

Welcome to The WHTL Podcast! Join us as we dive into whitetail hunting tactics, deer camp stories, and conversations with the biggest names in the industry. Hosted by Jake Hofer, this podcast digs deep into what actually makes hunters better — not ju... more

14 Jul 2026 • 1 hr 9 min

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Recent Guests

Jack Huston

Thermal drone pilot, Missouri drone deer recovery

Missouri drone deer recovery

Episode: #426 - How Rare Is a Booner, Really? This Thermal Drone Pilot Flew 50,000 Deer to Find Out with Jack Huston

Travis Turner

Travis 'T‑Bone' Turner, guest on the episode

Bone Collector / Realtree team member

Episode: #425 - The Biggest Lie The Archery Industry Tells You with Travis T-Bone Turner

Tony Peterson

Whitetail hunter and educator associated with MeatEater Foundations and broader whitetail content

MeatEater Foundations / Foundations Podcast

Episode: #424 - Would You Still Hunt If NOBODY Knew What You Killed? Why Chasing Big Bucks Is Ruining Your Hunting with Tony Peterson

Tom Damren

Fruit-tree nurseryman, founder of Workhorse Trees

Workhorse Trees (Lancaster, PA)

Episode: #423 - What Everyone Gets Wrong About Planting Fruit Trees for Deer with Thomas Damren

Cameron Derr

Guest from Hawk Optics, involved in product development and field testing

Hawk Optics USA

Episode: #422 - The Biggest Gear Mistakes Deer Hunters Make Before Season with Cameron Derr

Justin Synan

Guest, mobile hunting advocate, co-host/guest on Run and Gun Podcast

Run and Gun Podcast

Episode: #421 - Why Summer Scouting Doesn't Matter As Much As You Think with Justin Synan

Dan Perez

Co-founder of WHTL Properties

WHTL Properties

Episode: #419 - Hunting Less = More Bucks? The Biggest Lesson 40 Years Of Bowhunting Taught Dan Perez

Javin Mullet

Hunter from Whitetail Edge

Whitetail Edge

Episode: #418 - The Permission Property Strategy That's Producing Mature Bucks On Small Farms with Javin Mullet

Jared Mills

Farm habitat designer and hunter featured on the episode

Undisclosed farms / Workshop affiliations mentioned in episode

Episode: #417 - Why Jared Mills Still Mobile Hunts on His Farms: How Smart Landowners Build Better Hunting Farms

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Jake Hofer

Co-host of the show and principal host for land-hunting and habitat discussions.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 855 ratings

Drove Research
Jake, I don’t know how you find these guys but please keep bring them on to share their expertise. What a great conversation with Derrick, I will be checking out his content for sure. Thanks Jake!!
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Skinny5382
United Statesa year ago
Awesome content
Glad your back at it solid content
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Andrew schram
United Statesa year ago
Great Information
Keep up the great work!
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PA BowHunter2016
United Statesa year ago
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Amazing pod! Glad to see it going after the 24 season, would love the Bobby Worthington book !
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John McClernan
United Statesa year ago
Welcome Back
It was great to hear those familiar voices. Really looking forward to the show again, I added you back to favorites list.
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Listeners consistently praise the practical, field-tested guidance and diverse guest roster.

Audience enjoys sponsor integration that feels authentic and relevant to hunting and habitat work.

Feedback highlights thoughtful, long-form conversations over quick tips.

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Apple Podcasts	#27	United States/Sports/Wilderness
Apple Podcasts	#68	Canada/Sports/Wilderness
Apple Podcasts	#207	United Kingdom/Sports/Wilderness
Apple Podcasts	#67	Mexico/Sports/Wilderness
Apple Podcasts	#100	Sweden/Sports/Wilderness

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

#427 - Make Mature Bucks Hunt You: The Mock Scrape Setup That Flips the Table on a Nocturnal Buck with Jeff Hopkins

Q: What is the secret sauce behind the mock scrape, and why does it work?

The secret is combining buck secretions from tarsal glands with urine to create a scent cocktail that carries the buck's fingerprint, drawing in mature bucks who will respond as if another buck is competing for their does.

#427 - Make Mature Bucks Hunt You: The Mock Scrape Setup That Flips the Table on a Nocturnal Buck with Jeff Hopkins

Q: Who are you and what is your background in hunting?

Jeff Hopkins introduces himself as a longtime hunter, inventor of the Antler Caddy, a retired UPS driver, and a mentor to many, aiming to share knowledge and help others succeed.

#411 - Why Your Hunting Property Isn't Producing Big Bucks (And How to Fix It) with Thomas Mlsna

Q: What gives the fastest ROI for whitetail projects?

Timber stand improvement (TSI) plus overall habitat improvements like native forbs, browse, and strategic access is the fastest ROI; mitigating pressure is essential because even good habitat won't perform if deer are constantly pressured. Focus on creating diverse cover, access routes, and a sustainable management rotation.

#420 - The Biggest Habitat Mistakes First Time Landowners Can Make On Their Hunting Properties

Q: How soon can a listener expect to see results after implementing habitat changes?

Immediate results are most common with new food plots, where you clear and plant and deer are drawn to the site, but bedding improvements take longer, often two to three years or more, as thick cover develops and deer begin to use the new habitat more consistently.

#420 - The Biggest Habitat Mistakes First Time Landowners Can Make On Their Hunting Properties

Q: What is the biggest mistake new habitat managers make when starting on a new farm?

They tend to focus on either overemphasizing food plots or excessively hinge-cutting without addressing sunlight and edge structure; the most impactful approach is to establish a cohesive plan that includes bedding areas, travel corridors, and a robust edge program before heavy cutting.

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This show centers on whitetail tactics, habitat management, and the business of hunting properties, with guests ranging from seasoned land stewards to veteran trophy hunters. Episodes emphasize practical land-improvement strategies, access design, mature-buck tactics, and policy or conservation considerations that shape hunting opportunities. A notable strength is the mix of hands-on, field-tested advice with thoughtful discussions about ethics, regulation, and long-term land stewardship, often tying in real-world case studies and sponsor context. Potential listeners will likely be drawn to actionable land-management tips, data-driven hunting strategies, and authentic conversations with experienced guests who blend craft, science, and story... more

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