In this episode of Hunt The Season, we sit down with Derrick Dixon from the Whitetail Research YouTube channel to break down mature buck truths vs myths. We dive deep into what the research really shows about whitetail deer hunting, mature buck movement, rut hunting strategies, and deer behavior.
Derrick shares how his channel started and why he’s committed to studying whitetails, plus we cover:
• Mature buck hunting and common myths vs truths
• How thermals influence whitetail deer movement and stand placement
• Trail camera tips for tracking deer patterns and finding mature bucks
• The role of scrapes and rubs in buck movement
• Rut hunting strategies and how whitetail rut movement can benefit hunters
• What’s next for the Whitetail Research channel
If you’re serious about hunting mature whitetails—on public land or private—and want proven insights into buck behavior, trail cameras, thermals, scrapes, and rut movement, this episode is packed with strategies you can use this season.
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