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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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Hunting Tech-Naked for 1 Year - His Surprising Results & What He Learned! Guest Clint McCoy | Series: The Art of Hunting; IQ-5
In this episode of the Deer IQ podcast I’m with Dr. Clint McCoy, talking about how he went a whole season with zero technology, and how did it change many…
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HIGH IQ Trail Camera Stategies for Whitetail Success in 2025 | Series: The Art of Hunting w/ guest Mark Olis; IQ-5
In this episode I’m with Mark Olis of Moultrie Game Cameras and we’re talking nuances of effective trail camera use, and also the uncertain future they have as…
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How to Track Down and Harvest Mature Whitetail Bucks w/ Nathan Nelson | Series: The Art of Hunting; IQ-5
In this episode of the Deer IQ podcast I’m with a north woods buck tracker - Nathan Nelson, as we look at how to find and track down big bucks. Now, since he’s…
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6 Smart Moves for Bigger Fall Bucks (to do NOW!) Series: High IQ Topics; IQ-5
In this High IQ Topics podcast I'm looking at 6 things I'm doing right now, to up my odds at taking a good buck in the fall. The reality is that NOW…
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Tracking Wounded Deer - Keys to Finding Whitetail After the Shot w/Richard P. Smith | Series - The Art of Hunting; IQ-5
In this episode of the Deer IQ Podcast we are in a new series - the Art of Hunting. We will delve into some very interesting topics, from tracking down bucks…
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Fine-Tuning your Food Plots for Optimal Whitetail Hunting | Series: Land & Food Strategies; IQ-5
In this episode of the Deer IQ Podcast I’m with Rich Chrzan of Killer Food Plots for part 2 of our talk, getting further into some details of how to properly…
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Essentials for Establishing Killer Food Plots w/guest Rich Chrzan | Series: Land & Food Strategies; IQ-1
In this episode of the Deer IQ podcast we are wrapping up our series on land and food strategies - how to best setup your land for whitetail success. I’m with…
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Smart Hunting Land Improvements to Start NOW! Series: Land & Food Strategies w/guest Neil Hauger; IQ-5
In this episode of the Deer IQ podcast we are continuing our series on land and food strategies - how to best setup your land for whitetail success. In this…
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How to Build Profitable Deer Hunting Properties | Series: Land & Food Strategies, w/guest Neil Hauger; IQ-5
In this episode of the Deer IQ podcast I’m with Neil Hauger who is a land man, he specializes in finding hunting properties, and making them not only good for…
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Deer Management for the Next Generation - pt. 2 | Series: Land & Food Strategies - guest Kevin Vistisen: IQ-5
In this episode of the Deer IQ podcast we are in our series on land and food strategies - how to best setup your land for whitetail success. In this episode…
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Ultimate Hunting Land Designs for Whitetail - guest Tony LaPratt | Series: Land & Food Strategies; IQ-5
In this episode of the Deer IQ Podcast I'm with guest Tony Lapratt in our series on land and food strategies - how to best setup your land for whitetail…
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Secrets of Success on Downright Challenging Properties | Series: Land & Food Strategies; IQ-1
In this episode of the Deer IQ podcast we are in our series on land and food strategies - how to best setup your land for success. In this episode I’m back…
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4 Critical Land Management Questions - Setting Up Your Land for Hunting Success! Series: Land & Food Strategies; IQ-1
In this episode we’re looking at 4 key questions any land owner should ask before they start planting, cutting, or making major moves on their land. This is…
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How Scent Control ACTUALY Works - the Science & the Bias | Series: Deer Science Deep Dive; IQ-5
In this special episode of the Deer IQ podcast we are we are wrapping up our deer science deep dive with this bonus session on Scent Control - how it Actually…
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The Camo Pattern Test - Which Pass & Which Fail to a WHITETAIL'S Eyes? A 20 Pattern Scientific Analysis | Series: Deer Science Deep Dive; IQ- 5
In this special episode of the Deer IQ podcast we are applying the science of deer vision to camouflage patterns, and seeing which ones should actually work…
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How to Beat Deer HEARING - the Science & Applications for Hunters | Series: Deer Science Deep Dive; IQ-5
In this episode of the Deer IQ podcast we are continuing our series regarding deer science, in a much more nuanced way than last season. We look at specific…
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Secrets to BEATING Whitetail Vision - the Science & Applications for Hunters! Series: Deer Science Deep Dive; IQ-5
In this episode of the Deer IQ podcast we are starting a new series regarding deer science, in a much more nuanced way than last season. We look at specific…
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Inside the BRAIN of a Big Buck Slayer! | Series: Mature Buck Mindsets; IQ-10
In this episode of the Deer IQ podcast we are wrapping up our exciting series - Mature Buck Mindsets, and in this episode we’re looking at 3 ways a big buck…
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The Science of Buck Societies w/ John Ozoga | Series: Mature Buck Mindsets; IQ-10
In this episode of the Deer IQ podcast I’m joined by a legend in the field of deer research, John Ozoga. You’ve probably read his articles on whitetail science…
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The EXTRA EFFORT Required for GREAT BUCKS w/ Bill Winke | Series: Mature Buck Mindsets; IQ-5
In this episode of the Deer IQ podcast we are continuing our exciting series - Mature Buck Mindsets. Looking at the mind of big bucks, and big buck hunters…
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9 Lessons from a Bloody-Eyed 16 point! | Series: So there I was - epic hunting adventures; IQ-5
In this is special episode of the Deer IQ podcast I’m going to continue a story-based series called “So there I was - hunting stories of epic adventure.” This…
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What Big Buck Slayers do DIFFERENT | Series: Mature Buck Mindsets; Guest - Richard P. Smith; IQ-5
In this episode of the Deer IQ podcast I’m with a very well known student of whitetail and whitetail hunters, Richard P. Smith, who has been an outdoor writer…
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Reading the Mind of a Mature Buck - Guest Tony Lapratt | Series: Mature Buck Mindsets; IQ-10
In this episode of the Deer IQ podcast we are in the first episode in our exciting and highly eye-opening new series - Mature Buck Mindsets. Looking at the…
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The Secret Tool for Taking Better Bucks | Series: Mature Buck Mindsets; IQ-10
In this episode of the Deer IQ podcast we continuing our multi part series looking into what exactly it takes “to consistently take the top deer where you…
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Finding Spots NO ONE Hunts | Series: Public Land - Beating the Odds, guest Michael Veine; IQ-5
In this episode of the Deer IQ podcast we wrap up our series on public land hunting with Michael Veine, a long time outdoor writer with a lot of experience in…
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Epic Ground Ambush - The Breakdown of 3 Hunts of 2024 & Why they Worked! | Series: Hunt Breakdown & Analysis; IQ-5
In this episode of the Deer IQ podcast we discuss 3 Michigan hunts from 2024 and just how and why they came together. Included is my recent public land buck…
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DIY Tactics for Mature Bucks | Series: Public Land - Beating the Odds; Guest Greg Godfrey & John Eberhart IQ-5
In this episode of the Deer IQ podcast we discuss DIY or Freelance hunting, which is a big deal among public land hunters these days, and our two guests - Greg…
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Adapting for Public Land GIANTS! | Series: Public Land - Beating the Odds, guest Jared Scheffler; IQ-5
In this episode of the Deer IQ podcast we continue our series called “public land - beating the odds” where we dig back into the strategies, mindsets, and…
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Public Land Hunting MYTHS you MUST BUST! | Series: Public Land - Beating the Odds; IQ-5
In this episode of the DEER IQ podcast we’re continuing our new series called “public land - beating the odds” where we dig back into the strategies, mindsets…
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What I'd tell a New Public Land Hunter - Jared Scheffler of Whitetail Adrenaline | Series: Public Land - Beating the Odds; IQ-5
In this episode of the DEER IQ podcast we’re starting a new series called “public land - beating the odds” where we dig back into the strategies, mindsets, and…
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Epic Duel for a 13 Point Ohio Buck! Series: So There I was - Hunting Stories & Applications; IQ-5
In this special episode of the Deer IQ podcast I’m going to be starting a story-based series called “So there I was - hunting stories of epic adventure.” This…
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A Smarter Way to SCOUT for Whitetail | Series: Summer Prep for Fall Success; IQ-5
In this episode of the Deer IQ podcast we are in our series “summer prep for fall success,” as we continue to look at how to achieve our goal, or theme of this…
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The Magic Number of Hunting Spots? | Series: Summer Prep for Fall Success; IQ-5
In this episode of the Deer IQ podcast we are in our series “summer prep for fall success,” as we continue to look at how to achieve our goal, or theme of this…
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Michigan Regs "Train Wreck." DMI Team Insiders Tell What Really Happened - Special Episode!
In this special episode of the Deer IQ podcast we discuss the recent Michigan regulations changes, and the DMI (Deer Management Initiative) teams & new process…
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Keys to Scent & Sound Control | Series: Summer Prep for Fall Success; IQ-5
In this episode of the Deer IQ podcast we will continue to look at how to achieve our goal, or theme of this year “to consistently take the top deer where you…
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How to Take BIG BUCKS Every Year! Series: Summer Prep for Fall Success; IQ-5
This episode is our first of year 2, in the series "Summer Prep for Fall Success." We take a very different approach to that topic than most podcasts though…
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Most People Saddle Hunt Incorrectly - Here's the Fix! High IQ Topics w/John Eberhart; IQ-10
In this episode we look at how to properly use a saddle for the most functional use and to get the full advantage on deer, which many hunters do not. Watch the…
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The Traits of the Greatest Hunters - Season 1 Finale! Various Guests
This episode is our final episode of year 1 where our overarching theme was - to be a greater deer hunter. If you haven’t listened to all our series, I invite…
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The Rompola Buck - New Interviews, New Details | Series: Controversies & Solutions; IQ-5
This episode bridges two of our series - controversies & solutions, and what it takes to be a great hunter. It does this because this episode includes both…
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Big Regulation Changes for Michigan - did the DMI Teams Prevail or Fail? w/ guest - Adam Miller | Series: Controversies & Solutions; IQ-5
In this episode of the Deer IQ podcast we are in our series - hunting controversies and solutions. I am joined by Adam Miller - host of the Bowhunter…
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The CWD Solution - Scientists, Deer Farmer, & DNR Biologist Weigh in! Series: Controversies & Solutions; IQ-5
In this episode we’re in a new series - Hunting Controversies & Solutions. I was warned not to cover this topic, because it’s probably the most controversial…
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The Truth about Hunting Pressure! Series: Deer Science w/guest Dr. Bronson Strickland; IQ-10
In this episode we’re in part 4 of our series - The Great Leverage of Hunters - Deer Science. What we actually know about deer, and how they operate, directly…
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The Science of Buck Personalities w/guest Dr. Bronson Strickland; Series: Deer Science Part 3, IQ-10
In this episode we’re in part 3 of our series - The Great Leverage of Hunters - Deer Science. What we actually know about deer, and how they operate, directly…
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The Science of Deer Hearing & Smelling; Series: Deer Science w/guest Dr. Karl Miller
In this episode we continue our series on the science of whitetail deer, and how knowing that is our greatest leverage, our greatest potential to become better…
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How Deer See in SLOW MOTION - the Science Revealed! HIGH IQ Topics; IQ-10
How do whitetail deer really see? Can they see in slow motion? If so, what does this mean for our hunting strategies, the camouflage we buy, even how we move…
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Deer Vision is Different Than We Thought! Series: The Great Leverage - Deer Science, Dr. Karl Miller; IQ-10
In this episode we start our series on the science of whitetail deer, and how knowing that is our greatest leverage, our greatest potential to become better…
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The Looming Threat to Deer Hunting - Solutions to Secure our Hunting Future; Series: Legacy of Great Hunters, IQ-1
In this episode we wrapup our series - The Legacy of Great Hunters. We look at the topic of hunter recruitment and retention - why is this so important, and…
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Consistently Kill Mature Bucks - The 3 Factors Needed. HIGH IQ Topics; IQ-5
We are looking at 3 factors that have to be present 99% of the time to get it done on a mature buck. If you know, and can apply these, your odds really go up…
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Michigan DNR - Candid Interview w/Chad Stewart - Solutions to our Reg Problems? Series: The Legacy of Great Hunters Pt. 4; IQ-5
In this double episode we continue our series - The Legacy of Great Hunters. I interview Michigan DNR deer specialist Chad Stewart, and we get very candid…
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Building HEALTHY Deer Herds w/ Kip Adams; Series: The Legacy of Great Hunters pt. 3; IQ-10
In this episode we continue our series "The Legacy of Great Hunters," Part 3 - Talking with the National Deer Association's Chief Conservation Officer Kip…
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Public Land Secrets & a Near-Death Miracle with Dr. Jimmy Sites; Series-The Legacy of Great Hunters pt. 2; IQ-10
In this episode we continue our series "The Legacy of Great Hunters," Part 2 - continuing our talk with Dr. Jimmy Sites whose resume is extensive, and includes…
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Deer Stewardship - Our Crucial Path Forward: The Legacy of Great Hunters Pt. 1, Guest Dr. Jimmy Sites; IQ-5
In this episode we start our series "The Legacy of Great Hunters," Part 1 - looking at what is vital for us to consider as hunters regarding stewardship and…
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My 2023 Season - Lessons from 2 Pope & Young Bucks, the Good, Bad,& Ugly; IQ-1
In this episode Adam talks about his 2023 season and gets honest about the ups and downs, drawing out lessons he learned and that listeners can benefit from…
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Deer Gear - Has it Become the GOAL? The Systems of Great Hunters, Part 4 - the Wrapup; IQ-5
In this episode we wrapup our series "the systems of great deer hunters," and ask the question - has the gear become the goal? What is the biggest distraction…
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9 Springtime Habits of the BEST Whitetail Hunters - HIGH IQ TOPICS; IQ-5
We are looking at 9 habits top whitetail hunters have for the springtime, which is your best time I'd argue to prep and be ready for the fall. What can, and…
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Systems that Fool Mature Bucks - The Systems of Great Hunters, Pt. 3 with John Eberhart; IQ-5
Return Guest - John Eberhart joins us for part 3 of our series - the systems of great deer hunters, looking at what specific systems the best deer hunters use…
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The 6 WORST Mistakes Hunters Make - And How to FIX Them! HIGH IQ Topics; IQ-5
We are looking at 6 BIG Mistakes many hunters make that totally mess up hunts, that you absolutely need to avoid, and how you can easily fix them most the…
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Bulletproof Systems for Big Bucks - The Systems of Great Hunters, Pt. 2 with Adam Hays III; IQ-5
We are in a new series - the systems of great deer hunters, looking at what specific systems the best deer hunters use (that most don’t) that give them an…
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Finding 200 Inch Deer - The Systems of Great Hunters, Pt. 1 with Adam Hays III; IQ-5
We are in a new series - the systems of great deer hunters, Part 1, looking at what specific systems the best deer hunters use (that most don’t) that give them…
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Make Your Land a Big Buck Factory! (A 3 Step Land Management Plan) HIGH IQ Topics; IQ-5
We are looking at 3 steps to take your land and manage it well - turn it into a consistent spot to churn out and shoot mature bucks. This is a general overview…