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The Southern Outdoorsmen Hunting PodcastDeer hunting in the fall, turkey hunting in the spring! We live to chase all manner of game across the beautiful Southeast! Author: Andrew Maxwell & Jacob Myers
Your go-to Deer Hunting Podcast! The Southern Outdoorsmen is a show dedicated to diving deep on the topics that will make you a better hunter. We interview guys who are the "real deal", the best hometown deer hunters across the country - the guys who have consistent success deer hunting the same public lands, leases, hunting clubs, or family farms as everyone else. Every Monday we post an episode with fresh tips, tactics and strategies to give you an edge in the woods this fall. Language: en Genres: Sports, Wilderness Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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806 - Why Your Food Plots Never Produce Mature Bucks | Caleb Huckaba
Episode 806
Sunday, 5 July, 2026
Most hunters focus on what to plant, but the bigger question is where, why, and how. In this episode, Caleb Huckaba of Whitetail Hill breaks down the biggest food plot mistakes he sees, how to design food plots that actually produce daylight mature buck encounters, and why strategy often matters more than the seed itself. Whether you’re planting a quarter-acre kill plot on a permission property or managing a large hunting tract, this episode is packed with practical habitat and hunting advice you can apply this season.In this episode, we discuss:- The biggest food plot mistakes hunters make- Why mature bucks only visit some food plots after dark- Kill plots vs. destination food plots- Where food plots should be located in relation to bedding- Food plot layout and hunting strategy- Soil testing, pH, lime, and improving poor soils- Choosing the right food plot blend for your goals- Small property and permission-land food plot strategies- How to plant successful food plots with or without equipment- Food plot diversity and seasonal attraction- Using chestnuts, persimmons, and other mast trees to improve hunting- Creating year-round food sources and property hotspots- Stand placement, access routes, and reducing hunting pressureJoin our Circle Community here - https://the-southern-outdoorsmen.circle.so/checkout/join-the-communityOur Sponsors:* Check out Outdoorsy and use my code OUTDOORSMEN for a great deal: https://www.outdoorsy.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
