Show Notes
In this episode of the HUNTR Podcast, we’re joined by Zack Robb and Jesse Mitchell ahead of the Whitetail Road Show to talk mobile hunting, mature bucks, and adapting your setup to the situation in front of you. We dive into hunting big mountain country, using terrain and thermals, aggressive hunting strategies, hunting low, and why staying mobile can give you more options when chasing mature whitetails. Zack and Jesse also share their experiences with Lone Wolf Custom Gear, the mobile setups they rely on, and their plans heading into deer season. Thanks for tuning in, and we’ll catch you next week. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the show.
0:00 Podcast Intro & Whitetail Road Show 8:46 Farming, Hunting & Jesse’s Background 16:31 Hunting the Virginia Mountains 24:27 Going Full Recurve for Deer Season 28:26 Trail Cameras vs. Woodsmanship 34:01 How Old Bucks Survive in the Mountains 39:10 What It Takes to Consistently Kill Mature Bucks 51:25 Mountain Hunting Strategy & Thermals 1:09:07 Aggressive Hunting & Mobile Setups 1:18:17 Saddle Hunting vs. Tree Stands 1:41:43 Finding New Hunting Permission 1:58:55 What Makes the Whitetail Road Show Different 2:15:11 Hunting Plans for the Upcoming Season
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