Johnny Stewart joins me to break down what decades of studying whitetails have taught him. We get into scouting smart, reading deer behavior, and how timing and woodsmanship come together during the pre-rut. Johnny shares his Ohio buck story and how staying curious and observant keeps him finding success year after year. We also talk about the value of mentoring new hunters and passing on knowledge the right way — by being in the woods and learning through experience.
Takeaways
• Real-time scouting and observation beat overreliance on cameras.
• Ground scent isn’t always the deal breaker hunters think it is.
• The pre-rut window rewards patience and smart woodsmanship.
• Passing on knowledge matters — mentoring keeps hunting strong.