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

Jake Hofer

Whitetail Deer

Rival A5

Public Land

Deer Hunting

Late Season Hunting

Trail Cameras

Food Sources

Hunting

Bucks Behavior

Weather Conditions

Cellular Trail Cameras

Kentucky

Whitetail Deer Hunting

Hunting Regulations

Hunting Strategies

Cellular Cameras

Exodus

Bow Hunting

Scouting Techniques

Ohio

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	419	Founded	7 years ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	WildernessSports

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#407 - Why Some States Produce Giants And Others Don't: The Real Reason Iowa Has Big Bucks with Skip Sligh and Lee Lakosky

Welcome to the WHTL Podcast, your source for Whitetail Deer Hunting Tactics, Stories & Expert Guests. In this episode, we're back on the road with a special Q&A from the Iowa Deer Classic with Skip Sligh and Lee Lakosky. We Discuss:

• Iowa produce... more

Yesterday • 1 hr 13 min

#406 - He Paid $1,000,000 For The General Sheds… Then Everything Changed with Josh Duncan

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 Josh Duncan, the new owner of The General. On this episode, we break down how:

• The General antle... more

10 Mar 2026 • 46 min

#405 - Is This the Golden Age of Whitetails… or the Beginning of the End? with Mark Kenyon

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 Mark Kenyon. On this episode, we break down how:

• Why "success" in deer hunting is defined diffe... more

3 Mar 2026 • 1 hr

#404 - Is Baiting Ruining Mature Buck Hunting? The Deer Hunting Culture Nobody Talks About with Heath Cisco

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 the ice man himself Heath Cisco. On this episode, we break down how:

• Overhunting small farms wil... more

24 Feb 2026 • 51 min

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Recent Guests

Josh Duncan

Antler collector and owner of Original by God

Original by God

Episode: #406 - He Paid $1,000,000 For The General Sheds… Then Everything Changed with Josh Duncan

Heath Cisco

Experienced deer hunter and host on various hunting platforms

Episode: #404 - Is Baiting Ruining Mature Buck Hunting? The Deer Hunting Culture Nobody Talks About with Heath Cisco

Bobby Worthington

Expert on whitetail deer hunting strategies

Episode: #396 - The BEST Of The WHTL Podcast 2025: A Year In Review

Ron Wilmore

Managed deer population reduction programs

Episode: #396 - The BEST Of The WHTL Podcast 2025: A Year In Review

Lee Lakoski

TV host and deer management advocate

Episode: #396 - The BEST Of The WHTL Podcast 2025: A Year In Review

Chris Creed

Expert on deer tracking and shot placement, has a background in the hunting industry and broadhead manufacturing.

Episode: #390 - Never Lose A Blood Trail Again! The Complete Guide To Blood Tracking and Shot Placement with Chris Creed

Derrick Dixon

Long-time bow hunter and wildlife researcher specializing in deer behavior.

Whitetail Research

Episode: #370 - What Thermal Drones Reveal About Mature Bucks: The FUTURE Of Whitetail Research with Derrick Dixon

Jason Michael

A whitetail hunting enthusiast and lifestyle designer

Episode: #365 - Seconds from Success: Chase Your Best Buck This Season - Jason Michael

Don Higgins

Whitetail hunter who kicks off trail camera season on July 4th.

Episode: #364 - I Didn't Put Any Trail Cameras Out In July, Is It Too Late To Start Putting Them Out? We Asked 8 Whitetail Experts Their Thoughts!

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Jake Hofer

Host of The WHTL Podcast, often discusses whitetail hunting strategies and trails camera insights.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 829 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 States6 months ago
Awesome content
Glad your back at it solid content
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Andrew schram
United States9 months ago
Great Information
Keep up the great work!
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PA BowHunter2016
United States9 months 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 States9 months 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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Guests bring credible, in-field experience across deer management.

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Community-focused discussions on regulations and habitat improvements.

Highly actionable hunting advice and thoughtful guest lineups.

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Apple Podcasts	#28	United States/Sports/Wilderness
Apple Podcasts	#136	Canada/Sports/Wilderness
Apple Podcasts	#169	Australia/Sports/Wilderness
Apple Podcasts	#212	Sweden/Sports/Wilderness

Talking Points

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#406 - He Paid $1,000,000 For The General Sheds… Then Everything Changed with Josh Duncan

Q: Why continue with this project and what's the plan for the future of The General?

Duncan positions himself as caretaker and storyteller, pursuing a documentary, replicas, and a curated public viewing approach to educate and engage while preserving the deer's legacy and addressing the market's wild west issues.

#406 - He Paid $1,000,000 For The General Sheds… Then Everything Changed with Josh Duncan

Q: What happened with the shaving of the stickers and how did that affect the deal or perception?

Sticker pictures emerged 40 days after the purchase, leading to exclusion from certain records; the event sparked widespread debate in the collecting world about manipulation and value, though Duncan emphasizes the deer's core frame remained extraordinary.

#406 - He Paid $1,000,000 For The General Sheds… Then Everything Changed with Josh Duncan

Q: How did you actually arrange the purchase of The General and what did the contract look like?

The broker, Keith Snyder, acted as exclusive broker and the deal unfolded as a multi-payment arrangement; Duncan put down an initial payment and took possession while continuing payments, with careful due diligence on title and replication rights.

#404 - Is Baiting Ruining Mature Buck Hunting? The Deer Hunting Culture Nobody Talks About with Heath Cisco

Q: What do you think will help you kill deer early and late, compared to just hunting rut funnels?

Understanding the deer movement and not waiting for the rut to get an opportunity to kill them.

#404 - Is Baiting Ruining Mature Buck Hunting? The Deer Hunting Culture Nobody Talks About with Heath Cisco

Q: For someone that didn't come together this year, what does the Heath Cisco punch list look like to regroup and have a better plan for next year?

Reflect on everything that happened, identify certain time periods when the buck was more active, modify stands, trim out stands, and have everything set up for the next fall.

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