Harvey Hood

John Blazys

in this Episode, Rod recaps a fun night of bowfishing in Southwest Michigan with two new friends, Harvey Hood and John Blazys.  They discuss everything from the bows to the boat they were using and how to get started in bowfishing.  Bowfishing is not an expensive sport and doesn't require a boat.  It can be done in just about any state and almost anytime of the year when the water is open and clear!

in this Episode, Rod recaps a fun night of bowfishing in Southwest Michigan with two new friends, Harvey Hood and John Blazys.  They discuss everything from the bows to the boat they were using and how to get started in bowfishing.  Bowfishing is not an expensive sport and doesn't require a boat.  It can be done in just about any state and almost anytime of the year when the water is open and clear!

Bowfishing 101, with Harvey Hood and John Blazys of Hood Outdoors, South Haven, MI

This week on NFAA Talks with Rod White, he had the chance to sit down with Demetrio and Maria Mascarenas. The Mascarenas have been in the archery scene about two and half years, and made fast friends through their love of tournaments. Field, 3-D, and Indoor- they've done it all. While Demetrio picks the compound, Maria enjoys the recurve. She admires the beauty and tradition of shooting with a Bear Alaskan Bow. One of the ways they remember their experience is by taking selfies! The couple enjoys the camaraderie of archery and encourages anyone interested in the sport to join. Olympic medalist Rod White talks with NFAA archers about all things archery including: indoor archery, outdoor target archery, field archery, 3D archery, bowhunting, bowfishing, the archery lifestyle, National Field Archery Association (NFAA) events and tournaments and much more!

This week on NFAA Talks with Rod White, he had the chance to sit down with Demetrio and Maria Mascarenas. The Mascarenas have been in the archery scene about two and half years, and made fast friends through their love of tournaments. Field, 3-D, and Indoor- they've done it all. While Demetrio picks the compound, Maria enjoys the recurve. She admires the beauty and tradition of shooting with a Bear Alaskan Bow. One of the ways they remember their experience is by taking selfies! The couple enjoys the camaraderie of archery and encourages anyone interested in the sport to join. Olympic medalist Rod White talks with NFAA archers about all things archery including: indoor archery, outdoor target archery, field archery, 3D archery, bowhunting, bowfishing, the archery lifestyle, National Field Archery Association (NFAA) events and tournaments and much more!

NFAA PC #002 Finding Fun at Tournaments- The Mascarenas Make Memories with Archery

This final Episode concludes the season wrap up for the 30 Days of Rut podcast series!  Some last minute tips are included and thoughts about things to be thinking about for next season.  Thank you all for following, sharing all of the episodes, and for sharing your successes as a result of this short series!  Good luck everyone in the late seasons and stay safe!!

This final Episode concludes the season wrap up for the 30 Days of Rut podcast series!  Some last minute tips are included and thoughts about things to be thinking about for next season.  Thank you all for following, sharing all of the episodes, and for sharing your successes as a result of this short series!  Good luck everyone in the late seasons and stay safe!!

November 23rd - The Final Episode...Thoughts on Late Seasons, Post Season Camera Work, Gear, and More!

In this Episode I walk you through the last few days of Rut behavior, public land and private land thoughts, brief info about camera use this time of year and more.  Big bucks will fall in the next few days, be one of the hunters who puts a tag on one!!!

In this Episode I walk you through the last few days of Rut behavior, public land and private land thoughts, brief info about camera use this time of year and more.  Big bucks will fall in the next few days, be one of the hunters who puts a tag on one!!!

November 22nd - Thanksgiving Weekend Tactics

This episode of the "30 Days of Rut!" podcast contains some very valuable information that is vital for year to year success on targeting and hunting specific bucks.  I cover gun season issues, scouting, cataloguing, and other key issues and tasks that you should be keeping up with as we move through the post rut period.  In true, Rod White, no sleep, lots of caffeine style, I bounce a round a lot so you may need to listen to this one more than once!  Good luck everyone and stay safe out there!

This episode of the "30 Days of Rut!" podcast contains some very valuable information that is vital for year to year success on targeting and hunting specific bucks.  I cover gun season issues, scouting, cataloguing, and other key issues and tasks that you should be keeping up with as we move through the post rut period.  In true, Rod White, no sleep, lots of caffeine style, I bounce a round a lot so you may need to listen to this one more than once!  Good luck everyone and stay safe out there!

November 21st - Upcoming Gun Seasons and Post Rut Tasks

This podcast I highlight some thoughts in the early morning hours as I head across Southern Iowa to some new pieces of public ground I've never hunted.  I talk about the way I go about picking out these properties, the characteristics of the properties I'm looking for at this time of the year, and I talk about how I've picked out potential stand locations.

This podcast I highlight some thoughts in the early morning hours as I head across Southern Iowa to some new pieces of public ground I've never hunted.  I talk about the way I go about picking out these properties, the characteristics of the properties I'm looking for at this time of the year, and I talk about how I've picked out potential stand locations.

November 20th - Post Rut Tactics on Public Grounds

This episode finds all of us one of the best times of the year!  The Post-Rut!!! I talk about the need for tenacity at this time of the year and how using a little tool called a "Drag Rag" can up your odds for success!

This episode finds all of us one of the best times of the year!  The Post-Rut!!! I talk about the need for tenacity at this time of the year and how using a little tool called a "Drag Rag" can up your odds for success!

November 19th - Tenacity and Drag Rags...A Formula for Post Rut Success!

This episode I talk a little bit about the opportunity the snow has given us in the Midwest for those of you that have gotten some.  Lots of you have had questions about how to identify bedding areas and travel corridors...well with a blanket of snow on the ground like this...there is no time like the present to learn!

This episode I talk a little bit about the opportunity the snow has given us in the Midwest for those of you that have gotten some.  Lots of you have had questions about how to identify bedding areas and travel corridors...well with a blanket of snow on the ground like this...there is no time like the present to learn!

November 18th - Perfect Learning Conditions

In states where you can legally bowhunt during Gun Season, like so many of you are messaging me about, there are some tactical changes that need to be made.  I cover some of those changes I make when hunting during gun pressure.  I talk about the issues with calling and types of environments both younger and mature bucks seek when the guns go off.  This podcast is a great one for bowhunters and gun hunters alike.  Good luck everyone out there this weekend!

In states where you can legally bowhunt during Gun Season, like so many of you are messaging me about, there are some tactical changes that need to be made.  I cover some of those changes I make when hunting during gun pressure.  I talk about the issues with calling and types of environments both younger and mature bucks seek when the guns go off.  This podcast is a great one for bowhunters and gun hunters alike.  Good luck everyone out there this weekend!

November 17th - Bowhunting under Gun Season Pressure

In this episode, I talk about the use of breeding grunts and tending grunts as well as help define the differences between the two and how to use them effectively.  I also talk about the role of rattling and blind calling as well as touch on expectations as we kick off the Post Rut!

In this episode, I talk about the use of breeding grunts and tending grunts as well as help define the differences between the two and how to use them effectively.  I also talk about the role of rattling and blind calling as well as touch on expectations as we kick off the Post Rut!

November 16th - Breeding Grunts, Tending Grunts, and Rattling

Olympic Archery Gold Medalist, Professional Bowhunter, and NFAA Bowhunting Coordinator, Rod White, interviews competitors, members, and bowhunters about the target archery and bowhunting lifestyle.  Topics include indoor archery, outdoor target archery, field archery, 3D archery, the archery lifestyle, bowhunting, bowfishing, National Field Archery Association (NFAA) events and tournaments and much more!

The National Field Archery Association's Podcast

This episode highlights my entire scent control process.  Both elaborate and somewhat boring as it is, it is vital to be diligent in your scent control strategy in the coming weeks!  I discuss the Phaze Scent Control line of products, Ozonics, and Chancy Walter's Big Buck Ruiner Cover Up Spray!  There are tons of great products out there, but regardless of the products you choose, your scent system should fall in-line with something similar to this process to maximize your opportunities at mature whitetail bucks!

This episode highlights my entire scent control process.  Both elaborate and somewhat boring as it is, it is vital to be diligent in your scent control strategy in the coming weeks!  I discuss the Phaze Scent Control line of products, Ozonics, and Chancy Walter's Big Buck Ruiner Cover Up Spray!  There are tons of great products out there, but regardless of the products you choose, your scent system should fall in-line with something similar to this process to maximize your opportunities at mature whitetail bucks!

October 28th - Scent Control

Snow has hit the Midwest!  And, yes, even during the peak of the Rut, the first snow of the year can have a profound effect on the movement we hope to experience tomorrow!  In this episode I cover thoughts on my experiences with the first snow of the year, changing food preferences for does in estrus, and the types of habitats I'll be targeting tomorrow and through at least the next 48 hours.  Good luck to everyone...Hunt smart and hunt safe!

Snow has hit the Midwest!  And, yes, even during the peak of the Rut, the first snow of the year can have a profound effect on the movement we hope to experience tomorrow!  In this episode I cover thoughts on my experiences with the first snow of the year, changing food preferences for does in estrus, and the types of habitats I'll be targeting tomorrow and through at least the next 48 hours.  Good luck to everyone...Hunt smart and hunt safe!

November 8th - Peak Rut Locations, Weather, and Food Sources

Shawn Jenks

Michael Lloyd

Public land whitetails...here we come!  These next 5 to 7 days are going to be you're best bet for hammering a mature whitetail across much of the midwest and in this LENGTHY, but information packed episode, I sit down with Shawn Jenks of Jinx'em Scents and Michael Lloyd of 41 digital to discuss all things scents.  Most importantly, how to use them at the moment to increase our success in our upcoming public land ventures!  We also announce a special that Shawn is running on a combo scent offer that is PERFECT for this time of year!  Click the link here to take advantage of this one time offer!  https://jinxemscentsshop.com/shop?olsPage=products%2Frod-white-scrape-activatorjinxem-scents-doe-estrus

Public land whitetails...here we come!  These next 5 to 7 days are going to be you're best bet for hammering a mature whitetail across much of the midwest and in this LENGTHY, but information packed episode, I sit down with Shawn Jenks of Jinx'em Scents and Michael Lloyd of 41 digital to discuss all things scents.  Most importantly, how to use them at the moment to increase our success in our upcoming public land ventures!  We also announce a special that Shawn is running on a combo scent offer that is PERFECT for this time of year!  Click the link here to take advantage of this one time offer!  <a href="https://jinxemscentsshop.com/shop?olsPage=products%2Frod-white-scrape-activatorjinxem-scents-doe-estrus" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://jinxemscentsshop.com/shop?olsPage=products%2Frod-white-scrape-activatorjinxem-scents-doe-estrus</a>

November 5th - Primetime Scent Time with Shawn Jenks and Michael Lloyd

In this peak-rut podcast, I share some thoughts about not only the state of the rut as usual, and some tips and tactics about where I've found success at this time of the year, but I also talk with Michael Lloyd of 41 Digital and discuss a little about social media expectations and hunters who share their successes in the social media spotlight.  What others think of your success shots and why or if it really should matter to you.

In this peak-rut podcast, I share some thoughts about not only the state of the rut as usual, and some tips and tactics about where I've found success at this time of the year, but I also talk with Michael Lloyd of 41 Digital and discuss a little about social media expectations and hunters who share their successes in the social media spotlight.  What others think of your success shots and why or if it really should matter to you.

November 7th - No Apologies!

This episode I cover rattling in a detailed discussion and vocalizations you should be using these next few days!  How, when, where, and why's are all discussed!  

This episode I cover rattling in a detailed discussion and vocalizations you should be using these next few days!  How, when, where, and why's are all discussed!

October 27th - Deer Communication, Rattling and Vocalizations

This episode is all about keeping your emotions and expectations in check! I talk about the moon phase, deer breaking the space-time continuum, the ups and downs of the upcoming days, and what factors really are going to impact your success!  Good luck everyone and stay safe!

This episode is all about keeping your emotions and expectations in check! I talk about the moon phase, deer breaking the space-time continuum, the ups and downs of the upcoming days, and what factors really are going to impact your success!  Good luck everyone and stay safe!

October 29th - Keeping Expectations in Check!

With the coming of the end of the Lock Down phase are the reactivation and use of scrapes. i talk about what that means for you and your hunting plans, the use of trail cameras at this time of year, and the trigger that we need to kick off my favorite time of the year...the Post Rut!  

With the coming of the end of the Lock Down phase are the reactivation and use of scrapes. i talk about what that means for you and your hunting plans, the use of trail cameras at this time of year, and the trigger that we need to kick off my favorite time of the year...the Post Rut!

November 15th - The Fast Approaching Post Rut

This podcast I have the last appearance and last thoughts from Michael Lloyd of 41 Digital for the season on whitetails.  Dustan Fenton, a very close friend of mine joins us as well.  And we cover looking ahead to the Post Rut, my favorite time of the year!  Multiple discussions are had around what to expect, the viability of cameras, wrapping up the years scouting, and more! Sorry for the slight delay on this one guys and gals!  One of the audio channels was a little on the quiet side with Dustan and took me a bit to try to resolve it as best as I could.  My apologies again for the delay, you'll be getting hit with two doses today!

This podcast I have the last appearance and last thoughts from Michael Lloyd of 41 Digital for the season on whitetails.  Dustan Fenton, a very close friend of mine joins us as well.  And we cover looking ahead to the Post Rut, my favorite time of the year!  Multiple discussions are had around what to expect, the viability of cameras, wrapping up the years scouting, and more! Sorry for the slight delay on this one guys and gals!  One of the audio channels was a little on the quiet side with Dustan and took me a bit to try to resolve it as best as I could.  My apologies again for the delay, you'll be getting hit with two doses today!

November 12th - Preparing for the Post Rut

 This episode is built for those of you dying for info on map reading and arial scouting.  I cover several topics with the use of the OnX Maps system.  And although I can't give you a promo code or anything, because they aren't a sponsor...I can tell you there is a free trial that will get you through the fall.  So I would suggest downloading the app to get familiar with it and give it a shot!  The web address is www.onxmaps.com

This episode is built for those of you dying for info on map reading and arial scouting.  I cover several topics with the use of the OnX Maps system.  And although I can't give you a promo code or anything, because they aren't a sponsor...I can tell you there is a free trial that will get you through the fall.  So I would suggest downloading the app to get familiar with it and give it a shot!  The web address is <a href="https://www.onxmaps.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.onxmaps.com</a>

October 31st - Maps and Arial Scouting

This episode I go into pretty in depth detail about what the Lock Down phase really consists of and why it exists.  I talk about the strategy for success for this phase and the strategies of both mature and immature bucks.  Specifically in regards to how they approach the multitudes of does coming into estrous and the days leading up to and away from this frustrating time of the year for us as hunters!

This episode I go into pretty in depth detail about what the Lock Down phase really consists of and why it exists.  I talk about the strategy for success for this phase and the strategies of both mature and immature bucks.  Specifically in regards to how they approach the multitudes of does coming into estrous and the days leading up to and away from this frustrating time of the year for us as hunters!

November 11th - Defining the Lock Down Phase

In this episode I cover the important information on how I'm using my maps now and preparing for the next 7 to 10 days.  Although I can't hunt all of them because of kid duty and Thanksgiving, these are the best days to capitalize on mature bucks opportunities.  They'll be making a lot of mistakes and they'll be using terrain to cover as much ground as possible as efficiently as possible in search of estrous does.  So this episode is about the changes in how I look at a map and select locations for this specific time of year.  Good luck everyone!

In this episode I cover the important information on how I'm using my maps now and preparing for the next 7 to 10 days.  Although I can't hunt all of them because of kid duty and Thanksgiving, these are the best days to capitalize on mature bucks opportunities.  They'll be making a lot of mistakes and they'll be using terrain to cover as much ground as possible as efficiently as possible in search of estrous does.  So this episode is about the changes in how I look at a map and select locations for this specific time of year.  Good luck everyone!

November 13th - Post Rut Terrain and Map Info

 This and all of the episodes of the “30 days of Rut series” is brought to you by the National Field Archery Association, the largest target archery organization in the industry with it’s foundation built by and for bowhunters.  With benefits included in your membership like hunting liability insurance, the largest network of shooting clubs and ranges, and it’s wide array of tournament formats available on local, state, regional, and national levels...membership to the NFAA is one organization where you’ll not only meet other like minded bowhunters, but it’s an incredible resource for building your archery specific skills!  Log on to www.nfaausa.com and become a member today! I have 3 platforms I run, the old school Loc-on Brand Windwalker, the Lone Wolf Assault 2, and the M7 Microlite from Millenium.  All of these stands have served me well but for the most part on my run and gun late October hunts, I run the WindWalker.  When I hit the first of November I'm running the Alpha 2, because I like having the addition of a seat, which is removed in my WindWalker. For my climbing system I usually use two or three of the lone wolf climbing sticks with an added foot strap for additional height, and screw in steps where legal.   Good luck out there everyone and hunt safe!

This and all of the episodes of the “30 days of Rut series” is brought to you by the National Field Archery Association, the largest target archery organization in the industry with it’s foundation built by and for bowhunters.  With benefits included in your membership like hunting liability insurance, the largest network of shooting clubs and ranges, and it’s wide array of tournament formats available on local, state, regional, and national levels...membership to the NFAA is one organization where you’ll not only meet other like minded bowhunters, but it’s an incredible resource for building your archery specific skills!  Log on to <a href="http://www.nfaausa.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.nfaausa.com</a> and become a member today! I have 3 platforms I run, the old school Loc-on Brand Windwalker, the Lone Wolf Assault 2, and the M7 Microlite from Millenium.  All of these stands have served me well but for the most part on my run and gun late October hunts, I run the WindWalker.  When I hit the first of November I'm running the Alpha 2, because I like having the addition of a seat, which is removed in my WindWalker. For my climbing system I usually use two or three of the lone wolf climbing sticks with an added foot strap for additional height, and screw in steps where legal.   Good luck out there everyone and hunt safe!

October 26th - Treestand Setups - Rod's Run-n-Gun Setups

Theres not a whole lot I can give you guys and gals for information.  Today's podcast just sums up the simple truth that you have to be just darn, darn lucky to get an opportunity.  So just take this time, if you have it off, to double check your gear, do some laundry, or pick a tree and hope for the best!  Good luck everyone and stay safe!

Theres not a whole lot I can give you guys and gals for information.  Today's podcast just sums up the simple truth that you have to be just darn, darn lucky to get an opportunity.  So just take this time, if you have it off, to double check your gear, do some laundry, or pick a tree and hope for the best!  Good luck everyone and stay safe!

November 14th - Lockdown in Progress

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