If you are trying to learn how to hunt whitetail deer on terrain features, this episode will be a "light bulb moment" for you.
Chuck Young is a very accomplished mountain hunter from western Arkansas. He focuses heavily on 3 particular types of terrain features that he has found success on over and over again.
We discuss what those 3 types of terrain features are, why they are productive, and how to hunt each of them. We then dive into the best of the best when it comes to hunting terrain: compounding features.
If you get something out of this episode, make sure you share it with a buddy!
03:47 Focusing on Local Hunting Grounds
06:02 Learning from Terrain Features
09:37 Topography and Deer Movement
15:37 Hunting Strategies for Different Features
21:57 Morning Hunting Preferences
27:54 Setting Up on Saddles
36:07 Discussing Deer Movement and Topography Maps
36:15 The Importance of Flats in Deer Hunting
36:41 Using Topo Maps for Effective Scouting
40:42 Summer Scouting Tips
41:38 Adapting to Mountain Hunting
43:14 Understanding Land Bridges
46:55 Hunting Strategies for Land Bridges
56:30 Compounding Terrain Features
01:02:02 Scouting for Deer Sign in the Mountains
01:10:40 Building Confidence in Hunting Techniques
01:11:10 Challenges of Mountain and Swamp Hunting
01:12:16 Transferring Hunting Skills to Different Terrains
01:12:46 Understanding Thermals and Scent Control
01:14:29 The Importance of Scouting
01:17:44 Ground Hunting Strategies
01:18:08 Personal Journey: Quitting Smoking and Hunting
01:22:38 Advantages of Ground Hunting
01:29:22 Staying Concealed While Ground Hunting
01:39:08 Close Encounters and Safety Tips
01:45:01 Final Thoughts and Encouragement
Got a question for the show? Submit a listener Q&A form - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1uMXP
Grab some Southern Outdoorsmen merch here - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1u4aK
Join Woodsman Wire - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1u4aR
Use the promo code “southern” for a discount on your OnX Hunt membership here - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1tyfm
Save 10% on your next Vortex Optics order at eurooptic.com using the Promo Code “southern10” - https://2ly.link/1wyYO
Use code “SOUTHERN25” for a discount on Houndstooth Game Calls: https://2ly.link/24tFz
Use code SOUTHERN20 for a discount on all vortex apparel, including eyewear
Check out Moultrie’s trail cams here - https://2ly.link/1zJWv
Check out Latitude Outdoors for your mobile hunting gear - https://2ly.link/1zVDI
Have you tagged a deer using something you heard on the show? Submit your listener success story here - Share Your Story Here
Come chat with us on our Thursday Hunter Hangouts! Join our patreon - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1uMXU
NOTE: Not all advertisements run on this show are endorsed by The Southern Outdoorsmen Podcast unless an ad is read by one of the hosts.