Raised Hunting
Episodes
No Man's Land Is Real: Whitetail Shot Placement
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It has long been a topic of heated debate in the whitetail hunting community. Hunters have argued for years about the existence of a mysterious area k...
Going Back To The 70s: No More Trail Cameras?
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I think it is safe to say that if you are a hunter, you love seeing big bucks on trail cameras! Whether they are chasing after a hot doe, hitting a sc...
What Would You Do: Outlandish Hunting Scenarios
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you guys are like us, then you have probably sat around a fire with your buddies, asking each other dumb questions. You guys sit an argue about wha...
Food Plots: Realistic Expectations
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Well folks it is that time of year! It is time to fully begin preparing for deer season! With the weather warming up and the calendar days flying, we ...
Hunting With The Times: The Learning Curve
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The times have clearly changed, and with that comes new ways of learning how to do specific things. Within this generation, the ways of learning have ...
The Heartbreak Vault: Bucks That Got Away
08 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This seems to be a popular topic you guys want us to cover, so we got it for you today. If you guys are like us, then we know you guys have experience...
Do We Really Need More Hunters?
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Besides being a method of survival, hunting has become a passion. Hunting can be an escape, a way to spend time with family, or even just a hobby. Mil...
We Were Wrong
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In a recent episode, we posed the question: "Is bowhunting turkeys ethical?" Back then, opinions were divided, with the majority still leani...
Turkey Crossing Here: Hunting Hung Up Birds
17 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The gobbler action in Iowa is really heating up! Within the first week of turkey season, all three of the boys have managed to punch at least one tag....
2 Birds On Opening Day: Iowa Turkey Season Kicks Off
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Finally, it's here—turkey season has officially arrived in Iowa! We've got a short and sweet episode for you today because, like many of you...
These Birds Were Possessed: Our Best Turkey Hunts
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We're just a week away from getting back out into the woods for turkey hunting here in Iowa. There's nothing quite like the sound of fired-up ...
Why Do You Hunt
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hunting has been a part of human existence since the dawn of time, initially a means of survival, now embraced for the thrill it offers. It provides a...
"Using A Decoy Is Cheating": Turkey Hunting Hot Takes
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Turkey season holds a special place in our hearts – it's a time of excitement, strategy discussions, and the thrill of chasing gobblers. But in ...
Arrow Wars: Light Vs Heavy
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we're stirring the pot once again in the hunting world, delving into a debate that never seems to lose steam: heavy arrows versus light arr...
Here Turkey Turkey: Turkey Hunting Tactics
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The countdown is on for getting out and chasing turkeys. With some turkey season for some states getting ready to open in March, we wanted to share ou...
Shoot Them High And They Will Fly: Turkey Hunting Tactics And Shot Placement
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With the weather heating up here in Iowa, our anticipation for turkey season is growing! We're starting to see more birds getting active and even ...
Am I Hunting Too Hard?
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As hunters, we've all asked ourselves this question at some point: am I hunting too hard? Conversely, we may wonder, am I not hunting hard enough?...
Where Did The Turkeys Go: Habitat Loss vs Predation
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With spring around the corner, we're approaching one of our favorite times of the year: turkey season! Nothing beats getting set in the morning an...
Shed Season: Miles Don't Equal Piles
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
To us here at Raised Hunting, this is one of our favorite times of the year—it's finally shed season! There is something about walking through t...
Hunting Public Land Hammers: Brook Martin's Public Land Success
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If given the opportunity, many hunters will go into the deer season with a target buck in mind. It may be a buck you have a history with; it could be ...
3D Targets: Do They Help Or Hurt?
24 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As bow hunters, we are always eager for an opportunity to get out and shoot, refining our form – akin to a hitter stepping into the cage for some te...
Fence Squatters: Is Hunting The Fence Line Okay?
17 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's age of hunting, a good chunk of private property can be hard to come by, especially for deer hunting. If you have private ground to hun...
Poaching Should Result in Jail Time: Are Poaching Charges Too Lenient
09 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With the case currently unfolding in Ohio, poaching has become a major conversation in the hunting world. Each year thousands of hunter across the U.S...
Hunters' Gut Is Legit: Knowing When You Will Get a Shot
02 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There are those days in a hunter's life, where they wake up and get a feeling deep down. You start walking to you stand, and your hair stands up o...
Scouting 101: Going From The Beginning To Picking The Right Tree
27 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For us whitetail hunters, one of the most exciting things to us is hunting a new piece of ground. We take the time to get it set up, hunt it, and harv...
Tracking Dogs vs Drones: Deer Recovery With Thermal Drones
20 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The times are changing to the future, even in the hunting world. Technology is continuing to make it's impact on the outdoors. A major piece of th...
What Are They Saying: Reading A Deer's Body Language
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When you have been deer hunting for many years, you begin to pick up on a lot small details in the woods. Some major details that some hunters both ol...
Top 3 Things We Learned From Our 2023 Whitetail Season
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Well folks, it is that time of year, bow season for whitetails here in Iowa has come to a close. Although, it wouldn't be a normal bow season if w...
The Bigger The Body The Bigger The Rack: What Makes The Healthiest Deer?
30 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Last week we broke down a study, discussing the breakdown of whitetail genetics. We asked the question, does culling your bucks truly benefit or hurt ...
Weak Antlered Deer Produce The Best Offspring: Culling Your Deer and Late Season Strategies
23 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the deer hunting world, it is safe to say many if not all of us, have heard of a buck referred to as a "cull buck". They are your bucks t...
The Rut Is Overrated Killing Your Target Buck During The Rut
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With the rut truly in full swing in Iowa, we have been seeing bucks going crazy! So what does that mean if you are gunning for your target buck? Tryin...
Warren's 189": November Tips | Accessing Your Stand
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
"Sweet November'' started off with a bang! Warren with a sit on November 1st arrowed the biggest deer in Raised Hunting history! The deer...
Top 3 Deer Hunting Tips Going Into November | Keeping New Hunters Interested
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is the time that every deer hunting gets excited for! This is the time where the most bucks are on their feet, and your adrenaline is at an all t...
Deer Hunting Scenarios: What Would You Do
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Your target buck comes out with 10 minutes left of light, but he is out of bow range. What would you do? Would you grunt at him or let him walk and wa...
Fact Or Fiction Whitetail Myths
19 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We have all heard other hunters talk about the "myths" of deer hunting. Many say that hunting mornings in early October is a waste of time. ...
Recovering Your Deer: Utilizing Dogs
12 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to recovering your deer, a lot of factors can play a major roll in how quickly you can tack them down. Sometimes, you may make the perfe...
Are Frontal Shots Ethical?: Shot Placement, Wind Direction and Thermal Breakdown, Dealing With Difficult Hunters, and October Strategies Q&A
05 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Your target buck is standing at 20 yards, facing your tree straight on. You have no open shooting lanes to the left or right of you. The thoughts in y...
Dream Bull On A Dream Hunt: Easton's First Bull Elk
27 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Two western hunts in back to back weeks, this time Easton is on the hunt. For the first time, he gets the chance to go elk hunting, and the opportunit...
13,000 Foot Shooters: Break Down Of Warren's Mule Deer Hunt
19 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The mountains of Colorado are majestic, beautiful, and downright impressive. We you put on over 40 miles hiking for a mule deer, they can be a totally...
Hunting Season is Back!: Western Hunts for Mule Deer & Elk
12 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We are back at it again folks! Another hunting season has begun, and we are excited to bring you guys what we have coming up! While fly fishing in Wyo...
The Story of Eastman's Hunting Journal with Special Guest Ike Eastman
07 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As we always say, we love having guests on the podcast. This week we didn't just have any guest, we have Ike Eastman, Son and owner of the Eastman...
He Will Just Stay an 8 | Will 8 Point Bucks Always Stay 8s?
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We all love seeing our big bucks grow every year. We love seeing them on the hoof and on trail cameras during the season and in the summer. It's s...
"Do We Shoot Does" : Doe Management and Herd Health
23 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lets face it, every hunter is always out chasing the biggest buck they can during hunting season. You spend all summer scouting, and checking trail ca...
Mistakes Were Made: The Biggest Hunting Errors
15 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hunting is world of repetition, patience, and time. It is countless hours of preparation, that can be narrowed down to three months, to even just a ma...
Why Am I Getting Busted? : Tree Stand Placement For Target Bucks
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As we inch closer and closer to deer season, we are checking cameras more, looking for velvet slobs, and checking for sign on properties. Most of the ...
How Many Deer Are Shot In "One Lung": Shot Placement on Whitetails
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When you are hunting, the moments after you shoot can become the most nerve racking. For a lot of hunters, we tend to have a "blackout" mome...
Why Would You Use Urine: How Glandular Scents Bring You Big Bucks
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the hunting world, it has been taught that deer urine is the true deer lure. It has been around for decades, and has always been "trusted"...
Does Age Matter: Is It Okay To Shoot BIG Young Deer?
18 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Deer management on your land can be a tall task. You have a various amount of challenges to face when trying to grow your deer score and population. Y...
Do Out Of State Leases Ruin Hunting Opportunities For In State Hunters?
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's day and age, hunting land can be hard to come by. Is it still possible to get permission, absolutely. However, land in certain states c...
Scent Control Is a Myth : Can You Fool A Deer's Nose?
06 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We have all been hunting in the woods and heard the sound of a doe throwing a fit, blowing her head off, and stomping her feet. It is one of the most ...
Crossbows Are Not Archery Equipment: Should Crossbows Be Allowed During Archery Season
27 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As you all know by listening to this podcast, we love to cover the controversial topics of the hunting world. This topic could start brawls in just ab...
Learning Deer In 10 Years: Diving Into the Penn State Deer - Forest Study
20 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Those who have hunted long enough would love to get inside the mind a of a deer. We want to learn their patterns, their behaviors, habits, the whole n...
The Difference In Deer Hunting: Midwest vs East Coast
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you have hunted long enough, then you know there are major differences in hunting different states. Hunters all across the country are hunting diff...
Easton's Idaho Bear Hunt: Tips For Planning A Western Hunt
07 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Bucket list hunts can be hard to come across. When that opportunity arises, it can make the wait worth your while. Easton was able to cross one bucket...
Will He Leave?! How to Know If That Big Buck Will Be There in Fall | Early Trail Camera And Scouting Strategies
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As summer has now rolled in, many of us are full of anticipation hoping to find a giant buck. Whether you are looking for a past survivor or some new ...
It's Always Deer Season | The Count Down Till Deer Season
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Summer weather is upon us, and the long wait has begun. Even though the wait is long, there is still plenty of work to be done. We get questions all t...
Out of State Hunts: Breaking Down How to Plan a Western Hunt
16 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to the idea of booking new hunts, it can be very exciting. The hunt may be one on your bucket list, it may be a hunt for you and your fr...
It's Impossible To Age Deer On The Hoof: The Results Are in the Age of Everyone of Our 2022 Bucks
09 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We here it all the time, "how old you think he is"? Many hunters will argue over the answer. The question, "how old is this deer"?...
The Birds Are Winding Down: Last Ditch Efforts On Late Season Turkeys
02 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
April has come and gone. For a lot of states, we are in the last ditch effort to try and get one more turkey tagged filled. Toms are going quiet, hens...
The Trouble With Late Season Gobblers: Late Season Turkey Tactics
25 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Spring thunder is in full swing, and thunder chickens are gobbling their heads off across the country. In some states, hunters may still be seeing bir...
5 Turkeys Down On 2 Doubles In Opening Week: The Holder Brothers Are On The Board
18 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With a double on opening day by David. Easton and Warren looked to catch up and put turkeys on the ground during opening week. With the deer slayer Jo...
Opening Day Double: The Turkey Whisperer Strikes On Iowa Opening Day
12 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It is the moment we have been waiting for here in Iowa, turkey season is finally here! After hunts in Nebraska and Alabama, the Raised Hunting crew ge...
Old School Hunting vs New Spice & Is Turkey Reaping Ethical
04 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The time to hunt thunder chickens is upon us! With turkey hunts in Alabama and Nebraska under our belts this year, we experienced two very different s...
Your First Western Hunt: 3 Essentials
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For a lot of hunters, going on a hunt out west is a dream come true. It's a true chance to be away and see things you have never seen before, scre...
Recover Every Turkey - Don't Shoot Them In The Vitals
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Turkeys are built to survive. Like many hunters, we struggled with trying to recover our birds after the shot with archery equipment. So what is the b...
High Fence Escapee 366" Monster Kansas Buck | What Would You Do?
14 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you guys are anything like us, you see the comment on many harvest photos of deer saying, "that is a high fence deer", for any buck of mega size. F...
The Early Bird Gets The Worm: Early Season Turkey Strategies
07 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Spring is here and that means its time to start getting fired up for some gobbler action! Turkey season has started for some down south, but for a lot...
Hunting Stories From The South: With Special Guest Mr. Jim
28 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hunting stories never get old. Whether you find yourself sitting with your buddies around a fire, your family around a table, or your coworkers on the...
Hunt With What Your Are Most Comfortable: Bow Set-ups And Break Down
21 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Bow hunting can be very complex, from setting it up, to shooting, to being comfortable to hunting with your bow, it is a long process. The world of ar...
Tips And Trick To Find More Sheds + Brotherly Controversy
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We all love seeing our big bucks growing their antlers in the summer, then getting that adrenaline rush seeing them in November. You make it through t...
Does "High Fence" Count As Hunting?
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you are a hunter, then you have seen the comments on a massive amount of posts across social media. People claiming that every big deer that gets h...
Three Giant Whitetails in One Season: How Anyone Can Kill Monster Bucks -With Tyler Knott
31 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nearly every hunter has dreamt of killing a 170" deer. Few hunters hit that special number, even fewer manage to do it consistently. Tyler has n...
First Buck With A Bow: Expectations vs Reality- With Special Guest Joey Kapsch
24 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When you are surrounded by family and friends who hunt, it can be easy to begin expressing interest in getting involved. You may start small, going ou...
Just Because Something is Legal Doesn't Make it Ethical
17 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It is one of the most controversial topics in the hunting world, the battle of legal versus ethical. It can be said for many hunters, we have come acr...
Deer Season Never Stops: What You Can Do To Start Preparing For Next Season
10 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Deer hunters are a different breed. Once you get hit with buck fever, you are sick for life! For us the season is a nonstop, 365 day journey, no matte...
Hunting With Old Friends: Throwing It Back To The Roots With Special Guest David Mitchell
03 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Late season hunting can be brutal at times, but when you get to hunt with your buddies, it makes it all worth while. It makes the sits seem timeless, ...
How To Come Back From a Miss. What Causes Us To Miss?
27 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It is a brutal part of hunting that we have all been through. Whether you have been hunting for a few years or many, you are bound to miss. It co...
Have Hunting Shows and Outfitters Taken All The Ground?
20 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Depending on what state you live in, hunting land can be hard to come by. You may be in a state where urban expansion takes over, and hunting ground i...
How Do You Categorize A Trophy
13 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We hunt for the passion of the outdoors, the escape from the work week, to create memories with friends, and of course, the thrill of the hunt. The an...
Late Season Strategies: The Best Time To Kill Big Bucks
06 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For most of us across the country, our primary bow season has come to an end. A lot of us have been able to put our tags on some pretty awesome deer a...
The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly: 2022 Whitetail Season Recap
30 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hunting whitetail deer can take you to the highest of highs, to the lowest of lows in a heartbeat. You wait all year for the season to come back just ...
Scoring Deer Has Ruined Hunting
22 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It seems like today, anytime someone harvest a deer, the first question they ask is "what did it score". Although we don't have anything against scori...
Hunting Rub Trees
15 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We have been talking about our hunting tactics during October and November, and trying to kill your target buck in the last few episodes. Well we want...
November Strategies: Killing Your Big Bucks During The Rut!
07 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
November is in the air! More deer are running around and bucks are getting fired up. With the rut about to be full swing and heart beats at 200 beats ...
Calling Strategies: When To Call To Deer?
01 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As November kicks off, some of us may have been rattling and calling already, others may be a bit more cautious. Some bucks will come right to you rea...
Hunting New Properties During Hunting Season : Scouting, Planning, and Executing!
26 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hunting new properties can be exciting, you get to find new deer, set new stands, and try new tactics. You did all your scouting during the summer on ...
How Accurate is Aging Deer? The HEATED Debate of Aging Your Deer
18 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is one of the biggest questions and debates in the hunting world, how can you tell the age of a deer? The rack of a buck dan be deceiving, some o...
October Strategies: Killing Your Big Bucks Before November
12 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There are folks out there who have already put their tags on some monster deer! We believe in the right situation, you have a great chance to kill a t...
Deer Are Stupid: Are Hunters Giving Deer Too Much Credit?
04 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We have hunted some highly intelligent bucks in our time. We said it before, there are some stupid deer out there. There are deer that will come...
Prime Time: The Best Days to Kill a Big Deer
27 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Deer season is here! Opening day in Iowa kicks off this weekend, and for a lot of us, we all have that big target buck waiting for an arrow. Tha...
Deer Urine is Overrated!
20 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When have you ever seen a deer pee on a tree? We guarantee the answer is never. Deer communicated with in a much different way, glandular scents...
What Separates The Good Hunters From The Great Hunter
13 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Day in and day out we have absolute beasts in the hunting industry. There are some hunters consistently putting their tags on record setting animals e...
Recovery Myths Busted: "Wounded Game Won't Go Uphill"
06 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Well you did it, you shot your target buck or bull! They take off like a bat out of hell and you lose sight of them. You need to start your search, bu...
Private vs Public - Which is Tougher?
30 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
All three of us have hunted private and public ground with success. Like all of you, we have faced the challenges as well. You can still find ways to ...
You Aren't Passing Through Shoulders
25 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Why are you not finding your deer? Simple, you are not taking the best shot. You have confidence in your shot, but it doesn't hit the right spot, or y...
Is Summer Scouting Worth It?
18 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We all have that friend who spends day in a day out prepping for the season. It can be fun and it can be a lot of time spent in the field looking for ...
Cell Cams Are Cheating
11 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The vast majority of hunters use some sort of trail camera, whether you are hunting out west or in the timber. We love seeing our big boys pop up on t...
Why You Should Pressure Your Deer
03 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Whether it is the middle of the season, the end of summer, or even the harshness of winter, trailcams are a part of the hunting game. You check them t...
Mechanicals Don't Suck (Broadhead Debate, Mechanical vs Fixed Blades)
28 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's pretty common for broadheads to cause an argument among bowhunters. Lately there seems to be a lot of discussion claiming mechanical broadheads a...