Art of The Hunt

Ep.108 Killing Pressure Birds: Turkey Strategy with Matt Dale 26.02.2026 1h 11min

In this episode, Talon sits down with Matt Dale of Dale Outdoors to give a practical, boots-on-the-ground breakdown of how to hunt and kill turkeys in various situations https://youtube.com/@daleoutdoors17?si=voVACt4D3pCW0kJY https://youtube.com/@waysofthewoodsmanwithmattdale?si=OY3LRnddiCfq-Pqg Dale Outdoors on Facebook and Instagram Which Guest is your Favorite! FACEBOOK PAGE https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093435881370&mibextid=avESrC Social’s Talon Neal https...

Ep.107 Using Historical Sign to Find Concentrations of Deer Movement with Brandon Gowan 05.02.2026 1h 7min

In this episode of Art of the Hunt, host Talon Neal sits down with Brandon Gowan to break down how historical deer sign reveals concentrations of movement and high-odds hunting areas. Rather than chasing fresh sign, Brandon explains how repeated rubs, scrapes, trails, and terrain features expose consistent patterns that hold up year after year—especially on pressured public land. Which Guest is your Favorite! FACEBOOK PAGE https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093435881370&mibextid=...

Ep.106 Let the Woods Tell the Story with Cody Huhn 29.01.2026 1h

In this episode of the Art of the Hunt Podcast, Talon Neal sits down with Cody Huhn to talk about how to approach unfamiliar or confusing hunting areas by focusing on the situation, not just isolated sign. They break down how to slow down, read the woods as a whole, and let terrain, pressure, and subtle sign explain what’s actually happening in an area. Which Guest is your Favorite! FACEBOOK PAGE https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093435881370&mibextid=avESrC Social’s Talon Neal ...

Ep.105 Whitetail Knowledge Dump with Aaron Hepler | Woodsmanship, Deer Behavior, and Reading the Woods 22.01.2026 1h 5min

This conversation isn’t about tricks or systems — it’s about learning deer by spending time in the woods, paying attention, and letting the woods tell you what’s actually happening. Aaron shares how he reads terrain, sign, movement, and subtle details most hunters walk past, and how his understanding of deer has evolved through years of observation and mistakes. Which Guest is your Favorite! FACEBOOK PAGE https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093435881370&mibextid=avESrC Social’s Ta...

Ep.104 Season Recap and Late-Season Scouting Tips with Taylor BeBe 15.01.2026 1h 2min

In this episode of Art of the Hunt Podcast, Talon Neal is joined by Taylor BeBe to recap the season and break down late-season scouting trips that helped connect the dots. Which Guest is your Favorite! FACEBOOK PAGE https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093435881370&mibextid=avESrC Social’s Talon Neal https://www.facebook.com/talon.neal.33?mibextid=LQQJ4d https://instagram.com/talon.neal_1?igshid=NzZlODBkYWE4Ng== Instagram Page https://instagram.com/artofthehunt1?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0...

Ep.103 How to Backtrack Big Bucks Using Trail Cams — Jeff Homan 08.01.2026 1h 9min

Talon Neal sits down with Jeff Homan to show how to backtrack mature bucks using trail cameras, read movement patterns, pinpoint bedding areas. Which Guest is your Favorite! FACEBOOK PAGE https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093435881370&mibextid=avESrC Social’s Talon Neal https://www.facebook.com/talon.neal.33?mibextid=LQQJ4d https://instagram.com/talon.neal_1?igshid=NzZlODBkYWE4Ng== Instagram Page https://instagram.com/artofthehunt1?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg==

Ep.102 The Long Game: How Shane Parker Finally Killed His Three-Year Target Buck” 11.12.2025 1h 15min

In this episode, Talon sits down with Shane Parker to break down the complete story of a mature buck that took him three years to finally wrap a tag around. Which Guest is your Favorite! FACEBOOK PAGE https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093435881370&mibextid=avESrC Social’s Talon Neal https://www.facebook.com/talon.neal.33?mibextid=LQQJ4d https://instagram.com/talon.neal_1?igshid=NzZlODBkYWE4Ng== Instagram Page https://instagram.com/artofthehunt1?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg==

Ep. 101 — Clay Harper: Finding Out-of-State Bucks That Set Up Easy to Kill + Rut Hunting with His Son 27.11.2025 1h 26min

In this episode, Talon sits down with Clay Harper to break down how he consistently finds the right kind of bucks when he travels out of state — the ones that set up easy, make mistakes, and can be patterned fast on limited time. Clay lays out his process for identifying killable deer in new terrain, what he looks for on maps before he ever leaves home, and how he adjusts when boots hit the ground. We dive into how rut behavior changes his strategy, how to avoid wasting time on “dead” areas...

Ep.100 Mountain Hunts & Public Land Stories with Derrick Bebout 20.11.2025 58min

In Episode 100, Talon and Derrick Bebout sit down for a laid-back conversation full of hunting stories and mountain memories. The two talk about long days on public land, the adventures that come with exploring big country, and the moments in the woods that keep us all coming back. It’s an easygoing episode centered on good stories, wild places, and the fun side of hunting in the mountains. Which Guest is your Favorite! FACEBOOK PAGE https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093435881370&am...

Ep.99 Heart for the Hunt: Mindset, Joy & Rut Grind with Parker McDonald 13.11.2025 1h 2min

In Episode 99, Talon Neal sits down with Parker McDonald for a deep talk about what really keeps a hunter going. This one’s about more than just tactics — it’s about why we hunt, the grind that makes it worth it, and how Parker stays mentally locked in through the ups and downs of the season. Which Guest is your Favorite! FACEBOOK PAGE https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093435881370&mibextid=avESrC Social’s Talon Neal https://www.facebook.com/talon.neal.33?mibextid=LQQJ4d https:/...

Ep.98 Dialing In: Finding Core Areas and Reading the Sign with Curtis Merriman 30.10.2025 1h 8min

In this episode, Talon Neal sits down with Curtis Merriman to break down how he locates mature bucks by zeroing in on their core areas. Curtis explains his step-by-step approach to using trail cameras, reading fresh sign, and recognizing when the timing is right to make a move. Which Guest is your Favorite! FACEBOOK PAGE https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093435881370&mibextid=avESrC Social’s Talon Neal https://www.facebook.com/talon.neal.33?mibextid=LQQJ4d https://instagram.com/...

Ep.97 In the Thick of It: Aggressive Rut Tactics with Ryan Glitsky 23.10.2025 1h 2min

In this episode, Talon sits down with Ryan Glitsky to break down how getting in the thick of it can be the difference between seeing bucks and killing them during the rut. They dive into how mature bucks use dense cover to travel, stage, and bed — and how Ryan uses an aggressive approach to put himself right in their comfort zone. Which Guest is your Favorite! FACEBOOK PAGE https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093435881370&mibextid=avESrC Social’s Talon Neal https://www.facebook.co...

Ep.96 Rut Funnels and Family Traditions with Dylan Hazen 16.10.2025 1h 11min

In this episode, Talon Neal sits down with Dylan Hazen to talk about the deep roots of his hunting tradition — from deer drives with his dad and grandpa to the camp atmosphere that shaped his love for the outdoors. Dylan shares how those early experiences built the foundation for how he hunts today, especially when it comes to finding rut funnels and reading how bucks travel through pressured country. Which Guest is your Favorite! FACEBOOK PAGE https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1000934...

Ep.95 Connecting the Woods: Pinch Points, Scrapes, and Buck Movement Patterns — with Zach Adams 09.10.2025 1h 5min

In this episode of Art of the Hunt, Talon Neal sits down with Zach Adams to break down two of the most powerful pieces of deer sign you can find — pinch points and community scrapes. We dive deep into how these features connect movement across a landscape, how mature bucks use them through different phases of the season, and what separates high-odds setups from wasted sits. Which Guest is your Favorite! FACEBOOK PAGE https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093435881370&mibextid=avES...

Ep.94 Broadheads That Kill: What the Trakr App Reveals with Shane Simpson 02.10.2025 1h 2min

The broadhead debate isn’t going away anytime soon—but now, for the first time, we’ve got hard numbers to go with the opinions. In this episode of Art of the Hunt, I sit down with Shane Simpson, We go over the Trakr App to talk about what the data actually says about fixed vs. mechanical broadheads—and where the conversation is headed next Which Guest is your Favorite! FACEBOOK PAGE https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093435881370&mibextid=avESrC Social’s Talon Neal https://w...

Ep.93 How Not to Ruin Your Cape with Justin Martindale of Southern Tines Taxidermy 25.09.2025 40min

In this episode of Art of the Hunt, I sit down with Justin Martindale of Southern Tines Taxidermy to tackle one of the most overlooked parts of deer hunting: properly caring for your cape in the field. From common mistakes that ruin a mount to the step-by-step care every hunter should know, Justin shares exactly what it takes to make sure your trophy makes it from the woods to the wall in the best condition possible Which Guest is your Favorite! FACEBOOK PAGE https://www.facebook.com/profile...

Ep.92 Early Season Whitetails: Bedding, Feeding, and Reading the Sign with Brian ‘Boxcar’ Marquis 18.09.2025 1h 10min

In this episode of Art of the Hunt, Talon Neal is joined by Brian “Boxcar” Marquis to break down the challenges and opportunities of hunting whitetails in the early season. When bucks are shifting from summer to fall patterns, knowing how to interpret bedding and feeding areas—and how to connect historic sign with fresh activity—can make or break your hunt. Which Guest is your Favorite! FACEBOOK PAGE https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093435881370&mibextid=avESrC Social’s Talon N...

Ep.91 Scrapes, Sign, and September Bucks with Clint Foster 11.09.2025 1h 6min

In this episode of Art of the Hunt, Talon Neal sits down with seasoned hunter Clint Foster to break down the role of scrapes in the early season. While most hunters think of scrapes as October and November hotspots, Clint shares why paying attention to them in September can give you a serious edge on mature bucks. Which Guest is your Favorite! FACEBOOK PAGE https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093435881370&mibextid=avESrC Social’s Talon Neal https://www.facebook.com/talon.neal.33...

Ep.90 Right Spot, Wrong Tree: Stewart Keen on Timing Big Woods Bucks 04.09.2025 1h 13min

In this episode of Art of the Hunt, Talon sits down with Stewart Keen to dive deep into one of the trickiest parts of bowhunting mature bucks: being in the right area but the wrong tree. Stewart explains how often hunters are within a hundred yards of success, but subtle shifts in wind, terrain, or deer patterns can make the difference between an empty sit and a filled tag. Which Guest is your Favorite! FACEBOOK PAGE https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093435881370&mibextid=avESrC...

Ep.89 Hunting on Limited Time: Aggressive Ground Strategies with Justin Wright 28.08.2025 1h 20min

In Episode 89 of Art of the Hunt, Talon Neal is joined by Justin Wright to break down what it really takes to kill deer when time is short. Instead of waiting on the perfect conditions, Justin explains how being decisive and aggressive on the ground can open up opportunities most hunters overlook. Which Guest is your Favorite! FACEBOOK PAGE https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093435881370&mibextid=avESrC Social’s Talon Neal https://www.facebook.com/talon.neal.33?mibextid=LQQJ4d ht...