Every season comes to an end. Right now, deer seasons are closing down around the country. And Josh's season of being host of The Southern Way Hunting Podcast has come to an end so Josh can focus on a few other projects that are demanding his attention. BUT YOU'RE IN GOOD HANDS!!! Mark Haslam of Southeast Whitetail is taking over as host and will do a great job.  In this episode, Josh and Mark have a good discussion about deer hunting over bait, and Josh hands Mark the keys to the kingdom.  Enjoy ..read more

In this episode of The Southern Way Hunting Podcast, Josh talks with Mark Haslam of Southeast Whitetail about southern hunting & hunting culture. The guys also share some BIG NEWS about a few changes coming for The Southern Way Podcast. Enjoy!   ..read more

The out of state hunting trip... Deer hunters often dream of striking out for new ground, bigger deer than they can find at home, and a little bit of adventure. But once you decide to make the leap, what can you do to get on bucks quick? In this episode of the Southern Way Hunting Podcast, Josh talks with Rick Hall of Southern Game & Tackle about finding bucks on out of state trips. Rick has been traveling to hunt out of state for years, and he's learned a thing or two about what it takes to find bucks on new dirt. The guys have a great conversation about making trips, being prepared, and ..read more

Across most of the whitetail's range, a November rut is the norm. This is because historical climate conditions dictate that fawns must be born during a specific window in order to survive. But across much of the south, this isn't so. In fact, depending on where you are, you might see whitetails breeding during any month of the year! What has created such strange rut timing in the southern US? In this episode of the Southern Way Hunting Podcast, host Josh Raley talks with Lindsay Thomas Jr. of the National Deer Association about why the rut time is so varied in the Deep South. The guys cover i ..read more

In this episode of the Southern Way Hunting Podcast, Josh is flying solo to talk about a strategy he's found to be highly effective on pressured ground: hunting pressure funnels.  This strategy isn't flashy, takes a lot of legwork, and depends on lots of hunting pressure. But it sure seems to work! In fact, this has been Josh's primary strategy over the last four seasons, and his encounters with mature bucks have skyrocketed. Tune in to hear how he puts this simple but not easy strategy to work!  Have you tried this strategy? Let us know how it works for you on Instagram ..read more

We all know that when hunting the rut, we want to be around the does. But which does are more likely to lure a big buck your way? Knowing the answer to this question can be a key to success for rutty bucks! In this episode of the Southern Way Hunting Podcast, Josh talks with Brandon Barlow about how Brandon tracks doe estrous dates to get on big bucks. The guys discuss how Brandon tracks the does on his properties, how he calculates their estrous dates, and how he sets up to capitalize when the bucks move in. Enjoy!   ..read more

Hunting feed trees. If you hunt in the south, chances are you've tried your hand at the tried and true tactic for getting on deer. And chances are you've been disappointed with some of your results. While hunting feed trees can be very productive for getting on deer, it's not always the best method for getting on the top end bucks in your area. In this episode of the Southern Way Hunting Podcast, Josh talks with Kaylan Pope about hunting feed trees and why they may be overrated for those targeting top end bucks.  ..read more

In this episode of the Southern Way Hunting Podcast, Josh talks with Alabama hunter Dustin King about how Dustin's strategy and tactics for public vs. private land. The guys cover everything from buck bedding and travel to natural browse to trail camera strategy and everything in between. Buckle up, it's a good one! Follow Dustin's season on his YouTube channel, Hard Earned ..read more

Ever feel like you're just behind the action? Like you're always just a few days behind, hunting last weekend's sign when the deer seem to have moved on? Or maybe you've fallen into the trap of following trail camera photos from this year and you're often too late to the party? Situations like these are why many hunters are beginning to rely more and more on historical data. Using historical data to tracks certain bucks' seasonal patterns or when certain areas seem to switch on every season has garnered a good bit of attention in the last few years. And there's one good reason for this: it wor ..read more

For many, deer season has been in for a couple of weeks and that means one thing: the deer know they're being hunted. It doesn't take long for those bucks that were consistent all summer in our food plots or feeders to pattern us and shift their behavior. Combine this with fresh acorns on the ground and you've got a recipe for a hunting strategy disaster. Unless you adapt, that is.  In this episode of the Southern Way Hunting Podcast, Josh talks with outdoor writer Josh Honeycutt about adapting one's hunting strategy once the pressure is on and daylight sightings begin to dwindle. If ther ..read more