DSC Campfires with Larry Weishuhn

Episode Overview & Key Takeaways Larry Weishuhn opens the episode discussing his upcoming baited black bear hunt at the Choctaw Hunting Lodge in southeastern Oklahoma, marking his return to the woods after a bout of pericarditis kept him out of the field last year. He shares updates on his friends who are currently hunting antelope and European buffalo, while outlining his own plans to use a ten-point crossbow paired with Sever mechanical broadheads for his bear hunt. Listeners are encouraged to look for his bear hunting footage on Sportsman's Life and through bonus videos on CarbonTV, PursuitUP, and his YouTube channel. Whitetail Rattling & Early Season Strategies Weishuhn addresses a listener question regarding when to start rattling for whitetail bucks, advising hunters to begin as soon as they spot the first serious scrapes, which typically occurs around early to mid-October depending on the region. He recommends starting with light, non-aggressive sparring sounds before escalating, and notes that rubbing antlers on trees can effectively simulate a buck making a rub. For advanced scent control, he highly recommends Wraith by Burnham Brothers, a spray formula designed to eliminate human odor and disguise thermal imaging signatures. Handgun Optics & Stealth Vision Red Dots Responding to a question about red dot sights, Weishuhn details his use of the Stealth Vision SVT three-MOA red dot on his Taurus handguns, including the .44 Magnum, .454 Casull, .357, and .460. He explains that a three-MOA dot covers exactly three inches at 100 yards, and he praises the optic's adjustable brightness settings for varying lighting conditions. Weishuhn highlights the optic's extreme accuracy, noting he can shoot five-shot groups within an inch and a half at 100 yards from a solid rest using Hornady 240-grain XTP custom loads. He also mentions successfully mounting and utilizing this same red dot sight on a Rossi 45-70 lever-action rifle. Episode Sponsors This episode is presented in partnership with DSC, an organization focused on conservation, education, and advocacy. Learn more at BigGame.org. Additional sponsors include Hornady, Taurus, Stealth Vision, Agara Cafe, Destination Hunts, Choctaw Hunting Lodge, and Double Nickel Taxidermy, as well as Burnham Brothers Game Calls and the Texas Wildlife Association. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode Overview & Key Takeaways In this mid-September episode, Larry Weishuhn discusses the seasonal transition of whitetail bucks as they shed their velvet, break out of bachelor groups, and begin early pre-rut sparring. He shares personal updates on transitioning a family property located between Houston and Austin into a dedicated wildlife habitat rather than relying on it for agricultural livelihood. Weishuhn provides insights into the current screwworm situation in Texas, noting that over 100 consecutive days of extreme heat have fortunately forced the screwworm flies into dormancy. Weishuhn highlights the Texas Wildlife Association (TWA), an organization he co-founded in 1985 alongside Murphy Ray and Gary Machen. TWA now heavily influences outdoor education, supporting youth hunting programs that involve 40,000 to 50,000 children, and manages the Texas Big Game Awards. Addressing the recent screwworm cases crossing the border from Mexico, he points listeners to an informational booklet authored by Dr. Andrew Earl, which is available on the TWA website. For an upcoming hunt in Virginia with Samuel Old, Weishuhn is considering using a Taurus Raging Hunter handgun in .454 Casull, paired with Hornady 240-grain XTP custom ammunition. He emphasizes the unmatched durability of older long-eye-relief handgun scopes, specifically recommending vintage Thompson/Center scopes manufactured by Light Optical, as well as classic Burris models. To find these tough, older optics that can withstand heavy recoil, he advises handgun hunters to search local pawn shops and gun shows. Weishuhn is preparing for an upcoming baited black bear hunt at the Choctaw Hunting Lodge in southeastern Oklahoma, where he plans to use a TenPoint crossbow. He shares daily short-form stories on his TikTok account under the handle LW's Whitetails. Fans can continue to find his bonus video episodes and hunting content on his YouTube channel, CarbonTV, and PursuitUP. This episode is brought to you in partnership with DSC (Conservation, Education, and Advocacy) as well as other wonderful sponsors that include Hornady, Taurus, Stealth Vision, Agara Cafe, Destination Hunts, Choctaw Hunting Lodge, and Double Nickel Taxidermy, The Crown Bar in La Grange Texas, Texas Wildlife Association, Habit, and Burnham Brothers Game Calls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices