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Southern U seeks to provide knowledge and education for all things land related. Big deer, fish, timber, and crops all start with being good stewards of the land. Featuring hosts: Taylor McMurtrey (Broadside Marketing and Branding) Jerremy Ferguson (Tutt Land Company / Wildlife Consulting Services) Matt Brock (Habitat 1st Properties) Language: en Genres: Sports, Wilderness Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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EP 82: Attracting Bucks (Scents, Grunts, Rattling, Decoys, etc. What Actually Works?)
Thursday, 12 November, 2026
Can you really fool a mature buck? And do the same tactics that work in the Midwest actually work here in the South? In this episode of Southern U, we're diving into the science behind attracting mature whitetails with two experienced wildlife biologists. From mock scrapes and deer scents to grunting, rattling, doe bleats, and decoys, we break down the strategies hunters use to get bucks to respond—and explore what's actually happening from a biological standpoint. We discuss how whitetails communicate, what triggers a response from a mature buck, and how the effectiveness of different tactics can change throughout the breeding season. We also compare hunting in the Southeast to the Midwest, where differences in rut timing, habitat, deer populations, and hunting pressure can influence how hunters approach these strategies. Are mock scrapes really effective? When should you rattle? Do scent attractants actually work? Can a decoy help bring a mature buck into range? And are Southern hunters making a mistake by copying tactics they see used in the Midwest? Whether you're hunting Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, Tennessee, or anywhere else in whitetail country, this episode takes a closer look at the biology behind the tactics and how understanding deer behavior can help you become a more effective hunter. Subscribe to Southern U for more conversations about whitetail hunting, wildlife biology, habitat management, land ownership, and the Southern outdoors. #SouthernU #WhitetailHunting #DeerHunting #MatureBucks #DeerManagement #AlabamaHunting #WhitetailRut #HuntingTips Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
