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Scrape week is one of the best of the season for hunting mature bucks. They know the rut is just around the corner, and they're getting geared up just like we are, only they're using communication at scrapes to do it.Finding and hunting the right scrapes are the keys to success during this phase of the season. Canyon talks about how you can do that on this episode of Full Draw Friday. When do you have your best success over scrapes?Ridge Hunter Products and Merchandise:Ridgehunteroutdoors.com...

Josh Honeycutt wrote an article for North American Whitetail covering the reasons why he thinks the top hunters are so successful tagging mature bucks year after year. Canyon talks through that article and adds more insight on this episode of the RHO Podcast. Ridge Hunter Products and Merchandise:Ridgehunteroutdoors.comDiscount Code: RHOPOD for 10% off everything in your orderSupport our Partners:WoodHaven Custom Calls has the best quality turkey and deer calls on the market. If you want to sound like the...

October cold fronts are like Christmas for whitetail hunters. They bring a lot of excitement and opportunity. However, you can still mess things up if you don't hunt them smart. Canyon talks about how you can do that on this Full Draw Friday.Ridge Hunter Products and Merchandise:Ridgehunteroutdoors.comDiscount Code: RHOPOD for 10% off everything in your orderSupport our Partners:WoodHaven Custom Calls has the best quality turkey and deer calls on the market. If you want to sound like the...

The guys are all back in the studio this week to recap the season 3 finale of Fall Pursuit, talk about the WoodHaven tour, the first buck of the season, and have a good laugh at the reactions to Nate's misfortune. You'll want to stick around for that last part for sure!Ridge Hunter Products and Merchandise:Ridgehunteroutdoors.comDiscount Code: RHOPOD for 10% off everything in your orderSupport our Partners:WoodHaven Custom Calls has the best quality turkey and deer calls on the market. If...

Canyon talks about how to beat mature bucks during the October Lull on this episode of Full Draw Friday. Bedding is the name of the game right now. Find where you think they're staying, and you might be able to tag them during one of the toughest phases of the year.Ridge Hunter Products and Merchandise:Ridgehunteroutdoors.comDiscount Code: RHOPOD for 10% off everything in your orderSupport our Partners:WoodHaven Custom Calls has the best quality turkey and deer calls on the market. If...

Early-season bucks are often found over green food sources like clover and radish plots. However, you can still tag one even if you don't have access to those. Canyon talks about how in this episode of the RHO Podcast.Ridge Hunter Products and Merchandise:Ridgehunteroutdoors.comDiscount Code: RHOPOD for 10% off everything in your orderSupport our Partners:WoodHaven Custom Calls has the best quality turkey and deer calls on the market. If you want to sound like the animals you’re...

WoodHaven Custom Calls is one of the top hunting call makers in the world. They provide the highest quality calls, and they are some of the best people in the industry. We traveled to their Headquarters in Hefflin, Alabama to record this episode with a couple of those good people, Rip Dickerson and Josh Anderson. Hopefully you guys enjoy their company as much as we did.Ridge Hunter Products and Merchandise:Ridgehunteroutdoors.comDiscount Code: RHOPOD for 10% off everything in your orderSupport our Partners:...

Steve Sherk is a renowned whitetail hunter from the big woods of the Northeast. He's a writer for North American Whitetail, runs his own guide service, consistently tags mature whitetails, and is a friend of the RHO Podcast. On this episode, we take a dive into his latest NAW article about how he finds and harvests big bucks with little time to actually hunt.More from Steve: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sherksguideservice/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057723090407 NAW - https://www.northamericanwhitetail.com...

EHD is a common concern among deer hunters in mid to late August. Rightfully so. Should we be worried about it this year, though? How bad has it been so far? Canyon talks about all that and more on episode 197 of the RHO Podcast.BHA Event Tickets and Info: https://www.backcountryhunters.org/events/eventid/5049/e/the-greater-kankakee-jamboree-hebron-in-21-aug-2026Ridge Hunter Products and Merchandise:Ridgehunteroutdoors.comDiscount Code: RHOPOD for 10% off everything in your orderSupport our Partners:...

Erik Tasker is the owner of WiscoBowhunting, Back40 Media, and Co-Host of The Flippin Sticks and Throwin Lead podcast. He used to work in a corporate setting, but finally got tired of it and decided to step out on his own. Ever since, he's been growing his brand and name in the outdoors industry. We talk about that journey and much more on this episode of the RHO Podcast.For more from Erik: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wiscobowhunting/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/back40media_/?hl=en<...

Jared Mills knows deer. He also knows food plots. Now, he's putting all that knowledge into one of the best food plot companies out there. He tells us all about his journey toward building Physis, what it's all about, and more.Physis Website - https://www.growphysis.com/ More from Jared: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jaredjmills/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@UCvPU9mAN1nNkK6-NFM3CTdgRidge Hunter Products and Merchandise:Ridgehunteroutdoors.comDiscount Code: RHOPOD...

Josh Anderson is the Marketing Manager at WoodHaven Custom Calls. In that role, he gets to hunt all across the country and abroad. We talk about his background and his favorite hunts from this past season on episode 194 of the RHO Podcast.More from Josh and WoodHaven: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/janderson.hunt/ https://www.instagram.com/woodhavencustomcalls/ Website - https://woodhavencalls.com/Ridge Hunter Products and Merchandise:Ridgehunteroutdoors.comDiscount Code: RHOPOD for 10% off everything in your order<...

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is making changes at the top of the department. One director is out, an interim has stepped in, and the future remains uncertain. Also, we give you a rundown on our camera setup for hunting.Ridge Hunter Products and Merchandise:Ridgehunteroutdoors.comDiscount Code: RHOPOD for 10% off everything in your orderSupport our Partners:For any info on real estate available through Midwest Farm and Land, or anything that RG Outdoors has, contact Rodney Hawkins 618-925-3153....

Our new intern is already in the hot seat. He's got some opinions on hunting with dogs and bait that you may or may not agree with. We talk about those and much more on this episode of the RHO Podcast!For more from Ralph:YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@UCcBqx5DFaFvx31uwgcZlO0w Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ryoutdoors06/Ridge Hunter Products and Merchandise:Ridgehunteroutdoors.comDiscount Code: RHOPOD for 10% off everything in your order<...

Summer scouting can be tough. But, if you find a mature buck, is it worth it? On this episode, Canyon and Austin talk about that and what to do if you find a target buck in the summertime.Ridge Hunter Products and Merchandise:Ridgehunteroutdoors.comDiscount Code: FULLDRAW for 10% off everything in your orderTactical Approach Outdoors:Tacticalapproachoutdors.comFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/tacticalapproachoutdoorsLLCInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/tacticalapproachoutdoorsllc/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com...

The proposed PEACE Act, or IP28, in Oregon, could spell the end for rural America if it passes this November. It aims to ban hunting, fishing, livestock operations, rodeos, and more. Will it? That remains to be seen. Let's talk about it on this episode.Ridge Hunter Products and Merchandise:Ridgehunteroutdoors.comDiscount Code: RHOPOD for 10% off everything in your orderSupport our Partners:For any info on real estate available through Midwest Farm and Land, or anything that RG Outdoors...

RP Scritchfield is a knife maker who went viral for a unique turkey knife that he built for a friend. Tens of thousands of messages later, and he's now building them full-time. Hear his story on this episode of the RHO Podcast!More from RP: Personal Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rpscritchfield Knife Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/scritchfield_knivesRidge Hunter Products and Merchandise:Ridgehunteroutdoors.comDiscount Code: RHOPOD for 10% off everything in your order<...

This week, we recorded from the second annual Backcountry Hunters and Anglers Conservation Classic and the Lake Shelbyville Archery Park! We always have a great time hanging out with the guys and gals from BHA and all the other great organizations that made this park and make this event possible.Ridge Hunter Products and Merchandise:Ridgehunteroutdoors.comDiscount Code: RHOPOD for 10% off everything in your orderSupport our Partners:For any info on real estate available through Midwest Farm and Land...

Turkey populations are all over the board. In many places, they are way down from just 10 years ago. Why is that and what can you do? That's what Canyon talks about on this episode. He also talks about the amazing event put on by HHA USA last week, and two upcoming events. You can get more info on the BHA and Ducks Unlimited events below:BHA - https://www.backcountryhunters.org/events/eventid/5030/e/2026-backcountry-conservation-classic-shelbyville-il-9-may-2026Ducks Unlimited - https://ducksunlimited.myeventscenter.com/event/North-Shore-Chicago-Annual-Banquet<...

Fresh off a new baby, Austin is back for another Full Draw Friday! We talk about all kinds of habitat improvements, Amishmen, and much more on this edition!Ridge Hunter Products and Merchandise:Ridgehunteroutdoors.comDiscount Code: FULLDRAW for 10% off everything in your orderTactical Approach Outdoors:Tacticalapproachoutdors.comFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/tacticalapproachoutdoorsLLCInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/tacticalapproachoutdoorsllc/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TacticalApproachOutdoorsSupport our Partners:<...