Podcasts by Bucks, Bulls, and Bows with Rod White
Welcome to the new Bucks, Bulls, and Bows Podcast with Rod White, Olympic Archery Gold Medalist, Professional bowhunter, and former guide and outfitter! This podcast will feature tips and tactics on how to get close and score on big bucks, bulls, and pretty much everything archery and bowhunting related. Some of these will be self hosted, some will feature some guests, but all will contain valuable information in the field to help you become a better bowhunter!
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30 Days of Rut - 2023 Wrap Up! from 2023-11-29T17:55:25
Here’s a wrap to the 2023 30 Days of Rut! I talk some late season expectations and strategies for both public and private land hunters. Thanks for another great season and good luck to all!
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30 Days of Rut - Nov. 17th 2023 from 2023-11-18T00:57:41
When I recorded this, I didn’t look at the date, it is actually Friday Nov 17th, not the 16th! The weather here in the Midwest is on point, the timing is phenomenal for mature bucks to be on their ...
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30 Days of Rut 2023 - Nov. 13th 2023 from 2023-11-13T21:36:52
My FAVORITE time of the year is upon us!!! Or, about to be 😉!! More mature bucks have fallen to my arrows during this next 7 to 10 day time period that at any other time of the year. I talk about...
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30 Days of Rut - Nov. 10th, 2023 from 2023-11-10T21:33:26
As we leave the pre-rut and enter the “lock-down” phase…a term that couldn’t be farther from the truth, behavior changes tremendously. And those that are unwilling to change, will indeed, most like...
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30 Days of Rut - Nov 6th, 2023 from 2023-11-06T13:48:53
Two slightly different approaches are needed this week depending on whether you control land you hunt (private landowners) or you have no control over hunting pressure or the environment in which y...
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30 Days of Rut - Nov. 1st, 2023 from 2023-11-02T02:01:05
As we round the corner this weekend and transition from the “pre-rut”, into the “rut”, this episode covers this week’s activity and what to expect between now and Monday, when the next NW winds are...
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The 30 Days of Rut - Oct. 29th, 2023 from 2023-10-30T00:11:32
This episode is all about this week coming up and includes tips on grunting, rattling, decoying and more!
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The 30 Days of Rut - Oct. 26th, 2023 from 2023-10-26T21:31:36
Welcome to the original 30 Days of Rut podcast! This episode is the launch for the 2023 season so I explain how it all works and kick out some helpful information for this coming weekend! Please en...
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Nov 24th - The 30 Days of Rut Podcast Series from 2022-11-24T23:54:41
Happy Thanksgiving everyone!! This is the last podcast in the 30 Days of Rut series, 2022!! I share some valuable insight into the last remaining days of the post-rut and the late season…you don’t ...
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Nov 22nd - The 30 Days of Rut Podcast from 2022-11-22T20:36:15
In this episode I talk quite a bit about calling methods, especially with a grunt and it’s variations. I talk about the effectiveness of rattling and how I go about selecting areas for the next few...
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Nov 20th - The 30 Days of Rut Podcast from 2022-11-20T18:38:10
Shorter episode today, I cover how to use the block/delete buttons on social media, evening food source selection in the warmer days, calling, and what types of terrain and features I’m hunting in ...
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Nov 17th - The 30 Days of Rut Podcast 2022 from 2022-11-17T14:24:32
Long episode…I go over the single most important thing you need to have success in the post-rut, the second most important thing, and the gear to help you succeed. Good luck everyone and stay safe…...
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Nov 15th - The 30 Days of Rut Podcast 2022 from 2022-11-15T13:10:27
This episode I talk about most things Post Rut! This is my favorite time of the year for opportunities at true upper age class bucks. There’s a ton of things that change during the next two weeks s...
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Nov 12th - The 30 Days of Rut Podcast from 2022-11-12T13:18:08
Day 19 of the 30 days of Rut. I’ve got my son again this weekend, and it’s going to be an awesome one, especially for all of you that get to sit in a tree all day!! This episode is a fairly brief o...
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Nov 11th - Day 18 of the 30 Days of Rut Podcast Series! from 2022-11-11T14:12:51
Wicked cold front moved in too late for me last night, but this morning should be on fire for most of the Midwest. If you aren’t into deer, you’re in the wrong tree 🤷♂️. We should be still a day ...
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Nov 9th - Day 16 of the 30 Days of Rut Podcast from 2022-11-09T14:53:21
This episode I hang out with Doug Hampton. A good friend who accomplished a massive goal that he had this year. He's also addicted to decoying and has some tips to offer up from his ...
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Nov 8th - Day 15 of the 30 Days of Rut from 2022-11-08T19:13:28
This episode I cover an amazing morning for me where I ALMOST pulled the trigger! I talk about some basic courtesy revolving around hunting places where others may be and more ground and pound acti...
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November 7th - Day 14 of the 30 Days of Rut Podcast from 2022-11-07T11:52:59
The next 3 days will be the hottest of the year! In this quick segment, I run down some things to think about and how to approach your hunts during this time! Good luck everyone and stay safe! #pub...
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Nov 5th - Day 12 of the 30 days of Rut Podcast from 2022-11-05T18:33:32
Big weather change = Big opportunity!! The next few days are going to be the best of the year for overall deer activity. The rain overnight and into today across the Midwest is going to kick us off...
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Nov 3rd - Day 10 of the 30 Days of Rut Podcast 2022 from 2022-11-03T20:07:35
In this episode I cover the subtle weather change, communication and when and how to rattle over the next few days.
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Nov 2nd - Day 9 of the 30 Days of Rut Podcast 2022 from 2022-11-02T13:45:34
This episode I cover a lot since I’ve been behind on podcasts, I’ll try to keep them coming as much as possible. I talk about how I’m approaching sits the next few days, the importance of hunting i...
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Oct 27th - Day 3 of the 30 Days of Rut Podcast 2022 from 2022-10-27T21:49:07
This episode I cover my run and gun, or hang and bang, setup. And, I cover the basic hunting/scouting process that I'm using over the next few days. The saddle I'm running is the Cru...
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Oct 26th - Day 2 of the 30 Days of Rut Podcast 2022 from 2022-10-26T19:05:10
This episode covers my preferred morning and evening locations for the next several days. I talk about the importance of hunting hot spots that are directly tied to specific food sources in combina...
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Welcome to the 2022 30 Days of Rut Podcast Series!! from 2022-10-25T21:20:35
Welcome back for those of you subscribed, and welcome to all the new comers! In this first episode, I cover what the podcast series is all about and what to expect, as well as where ...
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Nov 26 - Happy Thanksgiving Weekend! Last episode in the 2021 “30 days of Rut Podcast Series” from 2021-11-26T13:12:41
With the Post Rut activity winding down, this weekend is still a great weekend to get a crack at that “never seen him before” mature Midwest whitetail! Thanks for following along and hope this podc...
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Nov 23 - 30 Days of Rut Real Talk from 2021-11-24T11:45:18
This episode I cover the topics of Post Rut blues, the “Magnet and the Roofing Nail Theory” (yes I just made that up but it’s a REALLY good analogy) and what may be holding you back from success du...
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Nov 21st - 30 Days of Rut - Finding Post Rut Success from 2021-11-21T15:10:52
My favorite time of the year is here!! In this podcast I talk about how gun seasons impact the post rut, what to do with encounters with bucks you’ve never seen before, a bit on calling, and where ...
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Nov 17th “30 Days of Rut” Series - Post Rut Tactics from 2021-11-17T18:29:34
In this episode I cover where and when to expect to capitalize on the late season and some calling basics.
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Nov 12 2021 30 Days of Rut - Lockdown Explained and How to Find Success from 2021-11-12T12:04:33
This episode I explain what “Lockdown” is exactly and how to capitalize. The term itself is a horrible term for what’s really happening and there are opportunities if you change up your tactics!
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Nov 10 - 30 Days of Rut Podcast Series - Lockdown Timing and Explanation from 2021-11-10T11:44:33
This episode I cover in detail what’s happening in the whitetail world right now, in the Midwest at least. I think the analogy I use here to help explain it will explain best why you are or are not...
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Nov 1st - #30 Days of Rut Podcast Series, Day 8 from 2021-11-01T18:19:32
In this episode I cover a LOT of different topics from blind rattling to suggestions for what kinds of habitat to hunt throughout the day on both public and private land.
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October 29th - 5th day of the "30 Days of Rut" Podcast Series from 2021-10-29T16:44:40
This episode I cover decoy tactics, use, and a slight modification I've done to my decoys. A VERY effective method, and even more exciting method of hunting bucks, decoying can be viewed a...
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Oct 27th - Day 3 of the 30 Days of Rut Podcast Series from 2021-10-27T13:27:26
This episode highlights the importance crop rotation plays into your decision to hunt certain properties at this time of the year and why some spots produced awesome last year, may not produce for ...
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October 26th, 2021 - 30 Days of Rut Series from 2021-10-26T11:36:30
This episode I talk about how I track my stand locations, the importance of multiple wind direction locations, and briefly about blind rattling.
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Welcome to the 2021 #30 DAYS OF RUT! Podcast Series!! from 2021-10-25T16:12:31
This kickoff episode I highlight some expectations for the coming series and go over my base equipment I'll be running this year. As always, I appreciate any shares you can give me on your...
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From the Mountain... from 2021-09-24T02:34:31
In this episode, I'm joined by a good friend, Michael Lloyd whose swung by to hang out for a few days to catch up, take some pix, and chase some bulls! This week in the elk timber is always full of...
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Backcountry Essential Gear from 2021-09-13T03:20:44
Don’t expect this to be an exciting episode, but I did go over the basics that I think you should have with you off the top of my head as I drive to my hunting area. Most of this is common sense, b...
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So You Found Some Elk…Now What??? from 2021-09-11T01:18:04
So you get lucky on your first run up the mountain; now what? Here’s some ideas ;)!
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Finding Elk…Where Do You Even Start??? from 2021-09-08T19:43:46
Here’s a good place to start! Elk season is upon us and this year I’m going to do my best to break down my season as best as I can over the next few weeks. These episodes will be short and to the p...
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Gun Seasons, Late Seasons, and Upcoming Podcasts! from 2020-12-03T23:12:10
In this overdue episode I cover how I’ll be using the downtime of the gun seasons to formulate a plan for late season and beyond.
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Nov 18 - Where Did All My Deer Go?! from 2020-11-19T13:25:14
In this episode I dive deep into what’s happening in both the mature and general deer population. I talk about calling tactics, the weather windows, gun seasons, what to expect, and keeping a tenac...
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Nov 15 - My FAVORITE Time of the Whitetail Rut is Here!!! from 2020-11-16T00:17:12
The Post Rut is easily my favorite time of the year. Deer are easily callable, they make tons of mistakes, and they’re covering miles and miles of ground. New bucks are going to be showing up and y...
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Nov 13th - Taking You Through the Rest of the “Lockdown” from 2020-11-13T11:39:13
This episode covers the remaining portion of the Lockdown and the weekend. Weather has some factor in it for the weekend for sure!
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November 12 - The Dreaded Lock-Down Phase from 2020-11-12T11:45:48
A major misnomer in my opinion, we are entering, and in many cases already have, the “Lock-Down” phase. More accurately, we are entering the receptive phase of the does where the majority of breedi...
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Nov 10 - Warm Temps + High Winds + Rain + Pressure For Me (and maybe you too) = A Change in Tactics from 2020-11-10T13:01:48
The weather window that’s moved into much of the Midwest specifically (not to leave you guys and gals out in the rest of the country) is not exactly the weather window we need to put deer on their ...
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Nov 9th - Midwest Update (What to do w/the Incoming Rain) from 2020-11-09T20:18:35
Out of response from a ton of questions about how the rain will affect upcoming hunts in the next day or two, this is a quick summary of how it affects my plans and how you could, or should, possib...
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Nov 9th - The Peak Rut - Managing Expectations and Persistence from 2020-11-09T11:43:55
In this episode I cover some of the frustrations we all experience, what to expect, and the changes in calling responses over the next few days.
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Nov 6 - THE BIG SHOW HAS BEGUN!! from 2020-11-07T01:30:28
Today cleary was the first sign, as always, of does beginning to come into the estrus cycle! This signifies a lot of changes in deer behavior and demands changes in your behavior as well if you wan...
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Nov 5 - Turn the Heat to Your Advantage! from 2020-11-05T23:15:39
The heat continues to rise across the Midwest. Despite that, you can turn lemons into lemonade if you change up your tactics!
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Nov - 4th Liquid Gold from 2020-11-04T11:37:48
Water is extremely important with this warm weather, more so in the evenings, but none the less, very important to mature bucks as they move across the landscape looking for does. Don’t be afraid t...
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Nov. 2 - My Pre Rut Tactics for the Next Few Days from 2020-11-02T11:50:33
A post full moon, a windy weekend, and plans for the days ahead!
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Nov. 1st - Wind Considerations, Conditions, Thermals, and Pre-Rut Activity from 2020-11-02T00:45:47
This Episode covers wind considerations, conditions, thermals, and some pre-rut activity information. The next upcoming week is going to contain some of the best days of the season for those of you...
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Oct. 30th - The Pre-Rut Opportunity & Rattling Tips and Tactics from 2020-10-30T10:48:45
This is a window of opportunity to capitalize on specific deer that you have either seen in person multiple times, have a lot of trail camera information about, or specifically feel that you know t...
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Oct 27th - Are you really ready for the upcoming weeks? from 2020-10-27T11:50:34
This episode covers upcoming rut activity, the future wind concerns, and addresses the question of if you are really ready with adequate stand locations. Either as a mobile hunter or pre-hung sets ...
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Oct. 24th - So You Wanna Be a Cameraman? w/Andrew Cheslock from 2020-10-25T03:31:13
In this episode, I talk with Andrew Cheslock who works closely with Deer Society and Almond Eye Productions. He's edited various Deer Society episodes and segments involving myself and oth...
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October 24th - Understanding Mature Buck Bedding Behavior from 2020-10-24T22:00:15
As we enter the pre-rut phase, understanding what mature bucks require for bedding to feel secure throughout the daytime hours can greatly increase your odds of getting an arrow into one. ...
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October 22nd, Moisture and its effects on your daily plans from 2020-10-22T11:45:37
Moisture affects my daily decisions, especially as we enter the pre-rut and it should yours as well...here’s why!
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October 21st, 2020. An impromptu podcast about an impromptu opportunity! from 2020-10-21T20:51:12
A weather system has moved into southern Iowa, creating a great opportunity for those that can take advantage of it in a hurry today! Leave me a comment where you can about your thoughts on these ...
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Welcome to the Bucks, Bulls, and Bows Podcast! from 2020-10-20T17:15:03
This intro to the new podcast, Bucks, Bows, and Bulls, will feature an overview of where we are in the rut phase here in the Midwest and what to look forward to in the week ahead. I cover ...
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