
Getting It Done on Public Land: Midwest Whitetails with Greg Lease
From Down The Barrel With Jimmy, Deano, and Jared by Jimmy & Deano and Jared
March 30, 2026 · 1h 17m · Season 3 · Episode 96
About this episode
Greg Lease discusses his successful strategies for hunting whitetails on public land across the Midwest.
In this episode of Down The Barrel, we’re joined by public land hunting standout Greg Lease. Greg is a member of MNBOW, a former deputy, and someone who has built a reputation for consistently finding success chasing whitetails on public land across the Midwest. Greg shares his passion for the hunt and breaks down how he approaches public land in multiple states, including Kansas, Iowa, North Dakota, Minnesota, and Missouri. From scouting strategies to adapting to different terrain and hunting pressure, Greg talks about what it really takes to get it done on public ground. If you’re interested in traveling to hunt, learning how to unlock overlooked public land opportunities, or just hearing stories from the road chasing Midwest whitetails, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. Grab a seat, tune in, and learn how Greg consistently finds success where everyone else is hunting. BTYB: MDHA (www.mndeerhunters.com) MNBOW (www.mnbowhunters.com) First Call For Help (www.firstcall211.net) Wolf Report (www.wolf.report)
People in this episode
Hosts: Jimmy, Deano, Jared
Guest: Greg Lease
Topics covered
- public land hunting
- Midwest whitetails
- hunting strategies
- scouting
- travel hunting
Keywords
- public land
- whitetails
- hunting strategies
- Midwest
- scouting
Sponsors
MDHA
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: MNBOW, First Call For Help, Wolf Report
Places: Kansas, Iowa, North Dakota, Minnesota, Missouri
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