The Fall Podcast

Sometimes, the biggest thing keeping us from killing a buck isn’t the deer, the weather, or the wind. It’s our own minds. This season, I’ve caught myself falling victim to analysis paralysis. I overthink access, wind direction, deer movement, and every little detail until I convince myself not to hunt an area at all. Even on my own farm, I find reasons to stay out of spots that might actually be worth hunting. In this episode, I’m talking honestly about the mental battle that comes with trying to make every hunt perfect, how overthinking can keep us out of the woods, and why sometimes we just need to quit making excuses, trust what we know, and go hunt.  . . . Promo Codes: Raised Scents : https://www.raisedhunting.com/?ref=THEFALLPOD10 Latitude Outdoors: thefall Faceoff Ebikes: TFP Asio Gear: FALL20 Kuhle Archery: FALL25 . . . Partner Websites: Jays Sporting Goods - https://www.jayssportinggoods.com/ Latitude Outdoors - https://www.latitudeoutdoors.com/ Garmin Bow Sights - https://www.garmin.com/en-US/c/outdoor-recreation/sportsman-and-tactical-devices/ Prime Archery - https://www.g5prime.com/ Asio Gear - https://asiogear.com?utm_source=pro&utm_medium=fall Faceoff Hunting Ebikes - https://www.faceoffebikes.com/ Michigan Buckpole - https://mibuckpole.com/ Vitalize Seed Company - https://vitalizeseed.com/ Kuhle Archery - https://kuhlearchery.com/ Everland Outdoors - https://everlandoutdoors.com/  Moonguide - https://moonguide.com/ Moultrie - https://www.moultrie.com/ Raised Scents - https://www.raisedhunting.com/?ref=THEFALLPOD10 Don’t forget to check out the Fall Podcast Youtube channel for new content. Subscribe to the channel as well. Thank you. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWSCcGJeHHxejFXBZAO83QA For updates from The Fall Podcast: The Fall Podcast on Instagram - The Fall Podcast The Fall Podcast on Facebook - The Fall Podcast Facebook The Fall Podcast Youtube Channel - The Fall Podcast Youtube Channel Subscribe and Rate us on Itunes: SUBSCRIBE to The Fall Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I finally got my first real opportunity at a buck with my recurve—and what happened after the arrow hit is a reminder that not every hunt ends the way we hope. Season 26 is officially underway, and in this episode I’m giving you a real-time update on my 2026 whitetail season. I break down the hunt from start to finish, my recurve setup, the 15-yard opportunity, the shot, and the five-plus-hour tracking job with Taylor and Mace that followed. I’m also talking early October deer movement, acorns hitting the ground, the water hole and scrape setup that brought this buck in, and a new 10-point that recently showed up on camera. This is the good, the bad and the frustrating side of chasing whitetails with a traditional bow—and I’m laying it all out there. No sugarcoating it. Just an honest look at what happened and where the season goes from here.  . . . Promo Codes: Raised Scents : https://www.raisedhunting.com/?ref=THEFALLPOD10 Latitude Outdoors: thefall Faceoff Ebikes: TFP Asio Gear: FALL20 Kuhle Archery: FALL25 . . . Partner Websites: Jays Sporting Goods - https://www.jayssportinggoods.com/ Latitude Outdoors - https://www.latitudeoutdoors.com/ Garmin Bow Sights - https://www.garmin.com/en-US/c/outdoor-recreation/sportsman-and-tactical-devices/ Prime Archery - https://www.g5prime.com/ Asio Gear - https://asiogear.com?utm_source=pro&utm_medium=fall Faceoff Hunting Ebikes - https://www.faceoffebikes.com/ Michigan Buckpole - https://mibuckpole.com/ Vitalize Seed Company - https://vitalizeseed.com/ Kuhle Archery - https://kuhlearchery.com/ Everland Outdoors - https://everlandoutdoors.com/  Moonguide - https://moonguide.com/ Moultrie - https://www.moultrie.com/ Raised Scents - https://www.raisedhunting.com/?ref=THEFALLPOD10 Don’t forget to check out the Fall Podcast Youtube channel for new content. Subscribe to the channel as well. Thank you. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWSCcGJeHHxejFXBZAO83QA For updates from The Fall Podcast: The Fall Podcast on Instagram - The Fall Podcast The Fall Podcast on Facebook - The Fall Podcast Facebook The Fall Podcast Youtube Channel - The Fall Podcast Youtube Channel Subscribe and Rate us on Itunes: SUBSCRIBE to The Fall Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Last Blood SZN 2 is back! The crew is around the round table talking all things bow season — including the harsh reality that we might be a little more unprepared than we’d like to admit. With the 2026 bow season right around the corner, we break down what needs to get done, what we should’ve done already, and whether we’re actually ready to hit the woods. We also sit down with Mace to talk about tracking during the 2026 Youth Hunt, share some stories and lessons from the field, and dive into plenty more hunting talk along the way. From preparation and scouting to tracking, youth hunts, gear, and everything in between, this episode is a classic Last Blood round-table conversation. Season 2 is underway. The season is coming. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if the best way to get to a big public-land buck… is by boat? In this episode, I sit down with Lucas to break down his unique approach to hunting river systems and the mature bucks that live in them. Lucas uses boats 90% of the time, staging them at different points along the river so he can quietly slip in the “back door,” avoid other hunters, and take advantage of river thermals and natural barriers to control his scent. We get deep into how he scouts these properties, from finding oxbows, pinch-downs, mud flats and cattail funnels to identifying the big tracks, fallen timber and nasty cover that can give away where mature bucks are bedding. Lucas also explains why he looks for public properties with limited access points and thick cover that most hunters simply don't want to fight through. Then we get into the actual hunting strategy—hunting the edge of a buck's safe zone instead of the bed itself, using the river to manipulate wind and thermals, and sometimes simply “dipping your toes in the water” to learn how deer are using an area before making an aggressive move. And it's not all about chasing big bucks. Lucas talks about introducing his 11-year-old son to bowhunting, learning from his traditional ground-hunting father, and why he's planning to stay closer to home this fall to support his daughter's senior-year sports. If you're interested in river-bottom whitetails, public land, boat access, mature bucks and finding overlooked places other hunters aren't willing to go, this is an episode you don't want to miss.  . . . Promo Codes: Raised Scents : https://www.raisedhunting.com/?ref=THEFALLPOD10 Latitude Outdoors: thefall Faceoff Ebikes: TFP Asio Gear: FALL20 Kuhle Archery: FALL25 . . . Partner Websites: Jays Sporting Goods - https://www.jayssportinggoods.com/ Latitude Outdoors - https://www.latitudeoutdoors.com/ Garmin Bow Sights - https://www.garmin.com/en-US/c/outdoor-recreation/sportsman-and-tactical-devices/ Prime Archery - https://www.g5prime.com/ Asio Gear - https://asiogear.com?utm_source=pro&utm_medium=fall Faceoff Hunting Ebikes - https://www.faceoffebikes.com/ Michigan Buckpole - https://mibuckpole.com/ Vitalize Seed Company - https://vitalizeseed.com/ Kuhle Archery - https://kuhlearchery.com/ Everland Outdoors - https://everlandoutdoors.com/  Moonguide - https://moonguide.com/ Moultrie - https://www.moultrie.com/ Raised Scents - https://www.raisedhunting.com/?ref=THEFALLPOD10 Don’t forget to check out the Fall Podcast Youtube channel for new content. Subscribe to the channel as well. Thank you. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWSCcGJeHHxejFXBZAO83QA For updates from The Fall Podcast: The Fall Podcast on Instagram - The Fall Podcast The Fall Podcast on Facebook - The Fall Podcast Facebook The Fall Podcast Youtube Channel - The Fall Podcast Youtube Channel Subscribe and Rate us on Itunes: SUBSCRIBE to The Fall Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After hunting the same South Carolina buck for five years, Joe Miles finally got his chance at the 150-inch deer—and put an arrow through him. In this episode, I sit down with Joe Miles, owner of ASIO Gear, to talk about that hunt, the lessons that came from chasing one deer for five years, and the thought that goes into building some of the quietest hunting clothing on the market. Joe breaks down the new Stealth Jacket and Pant, including why ASIO designed the line specifically for those dead-calm days when even the smallest noise can blow a hunt. We talk about the fabric, wind resistance, ideal temperature range, hood design, saddle-hunting pockets, rangefinder pockets, full-zip pants, and the little details that can make a big difference when you're sitting close to a deer. We also get into how to properly layer the Stealth line with the Core Warmth Vest and Puffy Jacket.  . . . Promo Codes: Raised Scents : https://www.raisedhunting.com/?ref=THEFALLPOD10 Latitude Outdoors: thefall Faceoff Ebikes: TFP Asio Gear: FALL20 Kuhle Archery: FALL25 . . . Partner Websites: Jays Sporting Goods - https://www.jayssportinggoods.com/ Latitude Outdoors - https://www.latitudeoutdoors.com/ Garmin Bow Sights - https://www.garmin.com/en-US/c/outdoor-recreation/sportsman-and-tactical-devices/ Prime Archery - https://www.g5prime.com/ Asio Gear - https://asiogear.com?utm_source=pro&utm_medium=fall Faceoff Hunting Ebikes - https://www.faceoffebikes.com/ Michigan Buckpole - https://mibuckpole.com/ Vitalize Seed Company - https://vitalizeseed.com/ Kuhle Archery - https://kuhlearchery.com/ Everland Outdoors - https://everlandoutdoors.com/  Moonguide - https://moonguide.com/ Moultrie - https://www.moultrie.com/ Raised Scents - https://www.raisedhunting.com/?ref=THEFALLPOD10 Don’t forget to check out the Fall Podcast Youtube channel for new content. Subscribe to the channel as well. Thank you. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWSCcGJeHHxejFXBZAO83QA For updates from The Fall Podcast: The Fall Podcast on Instagram - The Fall Podcast The Fall Podcast on Facebook - The Fall Podcast Facebook The Fall Podcast Youtube Channel - The Fall Podcast Youtube Channel Subscribe and Rate us on Itunes: SUBSCRIBE to The Fall Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices