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The East Meets West Hunt Podcast is your resource for all things adventure hunting. This podcast is for the hunter that loves planning and preparing for the hunt, just as much as the hunt. Whether it's deer hunting for big woods mountain bucks, chasing elk in the Rocky Mountains, and anything in between, we will talk to successful hunters from all over to provide the EMW community with useful knowledge and motivation to continue to live their life through a series of adventures.
Ep. 461: The Second Half of the Rut: Why It’s the Best Time to Kill a Mature Buck w/ Nathan Killen & Jason Redd
East Meets West Hunt
1 hour 47 minutes
1 week ago
Ep. 461: The Second Half of the Rut: Why It’s the Best Time to Kill a Mature Buck w/ Nathan Killen & Jason Redd
Beau Martonik hits the Appalachian Mountains with Nathan Killen and Jason Redd of Timber Ninja Outdoors to talk about scouting and hunting tactics during the second half of the rut—when deer activity begins to taper off but opportunities still exist for giants for those who adapt.
Nathan breaks down how buck behavior shifts as the peak fades, with food sources and remaining hot does driving movement. The crew discusses how to recognize fresh sign, adjust stand access and setups, and use trail cameras strategically to stay in the game as the rut slows down.
They also reflect on how their hunting mindsets have evolved, from chasing obvious sign to keying in on subtle patterns that consistently produce mature bucks in big woods terrain.
Topics:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:04:15 — Intro & Welcome: Nathan Killen and Jason Redd
00:05:28 — Gifts and Traditions in Hunting
00:07:09 — Scouting Adventures in the Appalachians
00:16:47 — Team Strategy and Shared Learning
00:19:49 — Hunting Minimal Sign During the Rut Downturn
00:29:49 — The “Tri-Ridge” Advantage
00:38:39 — When to Leave a Setup and Move On
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East Meets West Hunt
The East Meets West Hunt Podcast is your resource for all things adventure hunting. This podcast is for the hunter that loves planning and preparing for the hunt, just as much as the hunt. Whether it's deer hunting for big woods mountain bucks, chasing elk in the Rocky Mountains, and anything in between, we will talk to successful hunters from all over to provide the EMW community with useful knowledge and motivation to continue to live their life through a series of adventures.
