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Deer IQ
Your most educational deer hunting podcast. From the chosen topics to the bite-size chunk episode lengths, the Deer IQ podcast has one goal in mind - hunter growth. With engaging pre-episode questions, and challenging takeaways at the end, you'll be pushed and inspired by this not so ordinary deer hunting podcast. Join outdoor writer, hunter, educator and host Adam Lewis in the pursuit of becoming wiser and greater hunters. Listen, engage, increase your Deer IQ.
Episodes
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4 Smart Pre-Rut Hunting Decisions - A Smart Way to Hunt the Pre-Rut to Give You an Edge! w/host Adam Lewis; IQ-10
** Assess Your Hunter Skills - Take the Deer IQ Test 360 HERE In this episode host Adam Lewis talks about 4 smart decisions you can make, and mentalities you…
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Keys to Reading a Buck & Taking Him on the Ground - Public Land Success Secrets w/ guest Jared Scheffler
** Assess Your Hunter Skills - Take the Deer IQ Test 360 HERE In this episode we are joined by Jared Scheffler of Whitetail Adrenaline to look at various ways…
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A SMARTER Approach to Hunting Public Land w/ Jared Scheffler
** Assess Your Hunter Skills - Take the Deer IQ Test 360 HERE In this episode we are joined by Jared Scheffler of Whitetail Adrenaline to look at various ways…
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5 Factors for Early Season & Lull Success - Story of the Ohio Opener w/Adam Lewis; IQ-5
** Assess Your Hunter Skills - Take the Deer IQ Test 360 HERE In this episode we look at 5 early season and lull success factors as Adam tell's how he was able…
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Mature Bucks - Overlooked KEYS to Be a Consistent Killer w/guest Doug Roberts; IQ-1
** Assess Your Hunter Skills - Take the Deer IQ Test 360 HERE Why can some hunters consistently kill mature bucks, while others spend an entire season chasing…
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Little Things to Get a BIG EDGE on Mature Bucks This Season w/guest Doug Roberts; IQ-5
** Assess Your Hunter Skills - Take the Deer IQ Test 360 HERE In this episode I'm joined by Deer Professor Doug Roberts of Conquest Scents— a 35-year deer…
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First Sit BluePrint - Make Your FIRST HUNT Your Highest-Odds Hunt of 2026! IQ-5
** Complete Deer IQ Test 360 HERE What if you could make your very first sit of the 2026 season your highest-odds opportunity at killing your target buck? In…
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11 Smart Deer Hunters Reveal Their #1 Tip for Your Best Season Yet! w/Adam Lewis & guests; IQ-5
I asked 11 deer hunters the same question: What’s one thing you’d tell a hunter who wants to have their best season yet? And I also pried out of them their…
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10 Against-the-Grain Public Land Hunting Decisions that Give You an Edge | w/Adam Lewis; IQ-10
** Complete Hunter Skills Assessment HERE In this episode of the Deer IQ podcast I discuss 10 decisions that deer hunters on public land can make to have…
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Perfectly Timing Public Land Hunts - How to Pick the Perfect Window for Big Whitetails w/Jared Shaffer
In this episode of the Deer IQ podcast we discuss how timing it right on public land is essential, and just how to do that consistently for great whitetail…
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Secrets to Deadly Shots - Make Every Shot Count This Fall - How to Have Killer Accuracy w/Casey Christman
In this episode of the Deer IQ podcast we discuss details of archery shooting that will make or break the moment of truth - your shot at a whitetail this fall…
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10 High-IQ Decisions to Make THIS Your Best Deer Season Yet! Season 4 #1; IQ-5
In this Deer IQ episode we look at smart decisions every hunter can make to potentially make this their best deer season yet. These aren't tips, but…
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Why Your Hunting Videos Suck and How to Fix Them! Editing Your Hunt Like a Pro w/guest Tom Petry/ IQ-5
In this episode of the Deer IQ podcast, we are with film expert Tom Petry to discuss editing - how to make magic in the studio and hunting videos people want…
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Film Your Hunt Like a PRO - Secrets to Filming Better Deer Hunts w/Tom Petry | Part 1 - Getting the Shot; IQ-5
In this episode of the Deer IQ podcast I'm with the #1 Coach for hunt filming, Tom Petry of Film the Hunt. Whether you're new to the idea of filming your hunt…
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Why This Hunter Walked Away from Bait - One Hunter's Complete Reset & What We Can Learn From It! Series: High IQ Topics; IQ-1
In this episode, Cody Roberts shares his journey from bait hunting to a more strategic, data-driven approach to whitetail hunting. We explore his learning…
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The TOP Pre- Deer Season Priority - How to Have Your BEST Season Yet w/Adam Lewis; High IQ Topics - IQ-10
• Get a Smart Land & Hunting Plan HERE: https://deeriq.com/land-and-hunting-plans/ In this episode of the Deer IQ podcast host Adam Lewis looks at what he…
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Inside the Michigan Regs Battle: Behind the Scenes Interview - What Really Happened
In this episode of the Deer IQ podcast we are getting an inside look at what went on behind the scenes of the recent Michigan deer hunting regulations changes…
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Why Food Plots FAIL and How to Ensure Yours Doesn't! w/Brian Haynes | Series: Details of Success; IQ-5
In this episode of the Deer IQ podcast we are talking food plot details for success - part 2 with our seed and plot expert Brian Haynes. We are addressing why…
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The Food Deer CRAVE - Plot Seed to AVOID & What You SHOULD Plant - A Food Plot Expert's Breakdown w/Brian Haynes; IQ-5
In this episode of the Deer IQ podcast we are joined by a food plot seed tester, someone that’s been a farmer and in the food plot seed space for decades, and…
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4 Property Design Factors for Holding Mature Bucks - Apply These Now! w/Adam Lewis | Series: Details for Success; IQ-10
In this episode of the Deer IQ podcast host Adam Lewis discusses a simple 4 part framework to encourage deer to FLOW into and spend maximum time in your…
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Deer Property Layouts that PRODUCE Time and Again! w/guest Jake Ehlinger | Series: Details of Success; IQ-5
In this episode of the Deer IQ podcast we're with Jake Ehlinger for part 2, talking about deer property layouts that work time and again. Jake reveals: • His…
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MI Regulation Changes - BS Revealed - What's Really Behind the Arguments on Both Sides of Proposed Changes.
In this episode of the Deer IQ podcast I discuss the proposed changes to Michigan's deer regulations, and peel back the arguments and bluster, getting into…
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Details Most Land Owners Overlook - Whitetail Management Secrets for Success w/guest Jake Ehlinger | Series: Details for Success; IQ-5
In this episode of the Deer IQ podcast we are joined by Jake Ehlinger as he shares what landowners overlook - the details of land management needed for…
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4 Myths Land Owners Believe - How to Fix Them to Improve Your Deer Hunting Property! | Series: Planning Details for Success; IQ-10
In this episode of the Deer IQ podcast we uncover 4 Myths deer hunting landowners and managers believe that keep them from productive hunting on their property…
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Drones and Deer Hunting - Are Legal Changes Coming SOON to Your State? w/Mike Yoder | Series: High-Tech Hunting; IQ-5
In this episode of the Deer IQ podcast we are joined by Mike Yoder for part 2 of our talk, and we dig into some of the controversy behind using drones to…
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The Truth About Drone Deer Recovery - How Well it ACTUALLY Works & Should Hunters Embrace It? w/Mike Yoder | Series: High-Tech Hunting; IQ-5
In this episode of the Deer IQ podcast we are joined by a modern pioneer in the hunting space, Mike Yoder, talking the truth about using drones to recover deer…
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Drone Buck Studies vs. Collared Deer Research - Which Data Holds Up and Helps Hunters & Which Doesn't. | Series: Deer by the Data; IQ-10
Drones have entered the hunting space, but are they good or bad for deer hunters? Particularly, are new independent researchers producing valid findings that…
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Shed Hunting Myth vs. Fact - What Sheds ACTUALLY Tell You...And What They Don't! w/guest Ty Easley | Series: Deer by the Data; IQ-5
In this episode of the Deer IQ podcast we look at shed hunting - what it can actually tell you, and what it can't. Can finding sheds really lead to taking that…
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The TRUTH About Buck Beds - They Aren't Used How You Think! Collared Buck Study Reveals... w/guest Dr. Bronson Strickland | Series: Deer by the Data; IQ-5
In this episode of the Deer IQ podcast we discuss scientific research about buck beds - and if bucks repeatedly use the same beds and bedding areas over and…
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1 Million Data Points - The Moon's Affect on Buck Movement - Analyzing 1 Million Data Points w/guest Dr. Bronson Strickland | Series: Deer by the Data; IQ-5
In this episode I'm with guest Dr. Bronson Strickland looking at the data of a collared buck study to answer the question - does the moon affect buck behavior?…
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Michigan NRC Signals Reg Changes On The Way - What They Are & How to Ensure They Stick | Series: Deer by the Data; IQ-5
What did the NRC just say they wanted to set for the new goals and direction of Michigan's deer herd? What in my strong opinion is the long term fix - APR's? 1…
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Michigan Deer Herd on the Brink? 2025 Harvest Data - What It Tells Us & Where to Go From Here | Series: Deer by the Data; IQ-5
Is the Michigan deer herd on a positive trend, or the brink of disaster? What does the data reveal from the 2025 deer harvest report? Where do we go from here…
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What REALLY Affects Buck Antler Size - And What You Can DO About It! w/Dr. Andy Little | Series: Deer by the Data; IQ-5
In this episode of the Deer IQ Podcast, we’re joined by Dr. Andrew Little (University of Nebraska) to break down a study on what actually affects buck antler…
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Pressure Threshold - How Many Hunters Can Your Land Tolerate? w/Dr. Andrew Little | Series - Deer by the Data; IQ-5
In this episode of the Deer IQ Podcast, we’re joined by Dr. Andrew Little (University of Nebraska) to break down GPS-collared buck data that reveals how much…
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Why Stands GO COLD - Science Reveals How FAST & What Hunters can Do About It! w/guest Clint McCoy | Series: Deer by the Data; IQ-5
In this episode of the Deer IQ podcast we are joined by Clint McCoy - researcher and wildlife biologist who tested and has the data to prove just how fast…
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Find the EXACT Tree for High-Odds Hunts - Big Woods Mastery w/guest Bobby Worthington | Series: Season Mastery; IQ-5
In this episode of the Deer IQ podcast we are joined by Bobby Worthington for part 2, talking about how to pick the exact tree for highest odds of success bow…
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Funnel Hunting Mastery - Secrets to Success on Mature Nocturnal Bucks w/ guest Bobby Worthington; IQ-5
In this episode of the Deer IQ podcast we are joined by Bobby Worthington talking how to hunt high-odds funnels that produce, and they are NOT all created…
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Public Land Access Secrets - Which Strategies Work & Which are OverHyped! w/guest Gage Herriman; IQ-1
In this episode of the Deer IQ podcast we wrap up our series on public land hunting details that make the difference, looking at some very practical access…
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The TRUTH About the MOON - How it Actually Affects Whitetail Buck Movement, the Science Revealed! various guests; IQ-10
In this episode of the Deer IQ Podcast we tackle the subject of the moon - does moon phase, or position, really cause bucks to move and potentially give…
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How to REFIND Bucks That Have VANISHED - 5 Skills Needed to Locate Them and Fill Your Tag w/Adam Lewis; IQ-5
In this episode of the Deer IQ podcast we look at how to refind bucks when they've disappeared. You don't have to give up hope when they vanish, but we look…
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How Giants Fall on Public Land - Behind the Story & How to Tag Elite Mature Bucks w/guest Cody Huhn | Series: Public Land Details that Make the Difference; IQ-5
In this episode of the Deer IQ podcast we continue in our series on public land hunting details that make the difference, this is part 2 with Cody Huhn and we…
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Where Giants Hide on Public Land & How to Find Them w/guest Cody Huhn | Series: Public Land Details that Make the Difference; IQ-5
In this episode of the Deer IQ podcast we continue in our series on public land hunting details that make the difference, we look at where giants hide on…
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Finding DEER UTOPIAS on Public Land w/John Eberhart | Series: Public Land Details that Make the Difference; IQ-5
In this episode of the Deer IQ podcast we continue in our series on public land hunting details that make the difference, we look at finding “deer utopias” on…
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High IQ Public Land Hunting Strategies & the TOP MISTAKES That Cause Pressure! | Series: Public Land Details that Make the Difference; IQ-5
In this episode of the Deer IQ podcast we are looking at fine details many hunters overlook that is the difference between a successful hunt on public land -…
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Ditch Your Climbing Sticks for THIS - Single Rope Technique for Mobile Hunting | Series: Mobile Hunting Details That Make a Difference; IQ-5
In this episode of the Deer IQ podcast we conclude our series on mobile hunting details that make the difference, looking at a climbing method that raises a…
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Modifications YOU NEED for Ultra-Effective Mobile Hunting Setups w/ the Amsteel Guy | Mobile Hunting Details That Make a Difference; IQ-5
In this episode of the Deer IQ podcast we continue in our series on mobile hunting details that make the difference, focusing on essential mobile hunting…
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Mobile Hunting Details MOST Hunters Overlook! w/the Amsteel Guy | Series: Mobile Hunting Details That Make the Difference; IQ-1
In this episode of the Deer IQ podcast we continue in our series on mobile hunting details that make the difference, focusing on mobile hunting basics most…
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Freelance Hunting for Mature Bucks - the Fine Details for Consistent Success w/ John Eberhart | Series: Mobile Hunting-the Details that Make the Difference; IQ-5
In this episode of the Deer IQ podcast we continue in our series on mobile hunting details that make the difference, we look at Freelance and Mobile Hunting…
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5 Mobile Hunting Myths RUINING Your HUNTS & How to FIX Them! Series: Details of Mobile Hunting that Make the Difference! IQ-5
In this episode of the Deer IQ podcast we look at 5 mobile hunting myths that ruin hunts, and what you can do to fix them. Many hunters believe these and…
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The #1 Factor for Taking Big Bucks - The Details of Mobile Hunting Mastery w/guest Adam Hays III; Series: The Details of Mobile Hunting; IQ-5
In this episode we continue our series on the details of Mobile Hunting that bring success. Whether a new to it, or someone who has been at it awhile, our…
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Bucks Aren't Showing on Your Trail Cameras? Here's What To Do! | Early Season - High IQ Topics w/guest Ty Easley
In this High IQ Topics episode of the Deer IQ podcast we look at late summer trail cameras, and what to do when you're not getting pictures of the bucks you're…
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The Mental Side of Mobile Hunting - Mind Strategies of Elite Mobile Hunters! Series | Details of Mobile Hunting; IQ-5
In this episode of the Deer IQ podcast we kick off our series on the details of Mobile Hunting that bring success. Whether a new to it, or someone who has been…
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Ultra-Dialed Saddle Hunting Setups - Overlooked Details that Will Make the Difference | Series: Details of Mobile Hunting; IQ-5
In this episode of the Deer IQ podcast we continue looking at the little details of mobile hunting that lead to big success. I'm with guest Jared Shaffer for…
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Poachers Among Us - Hunter Survey Shows How Many Would Poach Trophy Whitetail - Hunter Ethics Discussion Pt. 2
In this special Deer IQ podcast episode Part 2, we discuss the harsh lessons and what all hunters can possibly take away from my interview with CJ Alexander…
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CJ Alexander Opens Up about Poaching Scandal - The Real Story & His Biggest Regrets - a Case Study in Hunter Ethics.
In this special Deer IQ podcast episode we have a frank discussion about an often glossed over topic - hunter ethics, within the context of a case we all…
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What Bucks CAN'T Resist! Making Magnetic Mock Scrapes Bucks Return to - Again and Again | Series: The Art of Hunting; IQ-5
In this High IQ podcast episode we dive deep into mock scrapes, and how to make them in a way that increases chances bucks will take them over, and YOU will…
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Deadly Arrow and Broadhead Setups - The Nuances that Make the Difference! Series | The Art of Hunting w/guest Manni Ferraiuolo; IQ-5
In this episode of the Deer IQ podcast I’m talking with my friend Manni for part 2 of our discussion on arrow flight and why your exact setup is more critical…
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Summer Trail Camera MISTAKES to Avoid, and How to FIX Them! 6 Tips to Place Them for HIGH Productivity | Series: The Art of Hunting; IQ-5
In this episode of the Deer IQ podcast I’m talking summer trail camera placement - how to avoid mistakes common to hunters (which are prevalent on social media…
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Are You Using the RIGHT Broadhead? 7 Keys to Your Most Deadly Whitetail Hunting Setup! | Series - The Art of Hunting w/guest Manni Ferraiuolo; IQ-5
In this episode of the Deer IQ podcast I’m with my friend Manni to discuss his journey with broadheads and testing them, and why your selection is more…
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How LESS Tech got Him Closer to a World-Class Whitetail w/guest Clint McCoy | Series: The Art of Hunting; IQ-5
In this episode of the Deer IQ podcast I’m back with Dr. Clint McCoy, talking about specific stories from last season and how going tech-naked got him closer…