Ep. 1063: Back 40 - If You Could Only Follow Five Deer Hunting Rules, What Would They Be?

Ep. 1063: Back 40 - If You Could Only Follow Five Deer Hunting Rules, What Would They Be?

August 20, 2026 · 59 min · Season 13

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The episode discusses the five most important deer hunting rules for consistently killing mature whitetails, featuring insights from multiple experienced hunters.

What if you could only follow five deer hunting rules for the rest of your life? In this episode, Adam Keith, Aaron Warbritton, Bill Winke, and Jeff Sturgis each break down the five rules they believe matter most for consistently killing mature whitetails. We cover everything from wind and access to pressure, bedding, timing, scouting, and knowing when to make an aggressive move. With decades of experience and very different hunting styles represented, the answers aren't always the same and that's what makes this conversation so valuable. If you stripped deer hunting down to the handful of principles that actually move the needle, these are the rules worth remembering. Presented by Moultrie Connect with Jake Hofer and MeatEater MeatEater on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , Youtube , and Youtube Clips MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop MeatEater Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Guests: Adam Keith, Aaron Warbritton, Bill Winke, Jeff Sturgis

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