Revive Outdoors

About Revive Outdoors

Revive Outdoors Podcast is the audio extension of Revive Outdoors, where hunting education, real field experience, and real life intersect. If you care about whitetail tactics, conservation, and living with purpose, this show is for you. Each week you get: Deep dives on deer hunting strategy by season Breakdowns of wind, thermals, scouting, mock scrapes and more! Conversations about faith, mental health, and finding contentment in the outdoors. Revive Outdoors exists to make a positive and eternal impact through conservation.

Publisher

Revive Outdoors

Category

sports

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

6 Mar 2026

Latest episode

23 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

32 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   23 Oct 2026

   Idaho Mule Deer Hunting Was NOTHING Like We Expected

   We drove 30 HOURS from Alabama to Idaho to hunt public-land mule deer. After five days of searching, blown trailer tires, dangerous storms, and countless miles of scouting, it all came down to ONE last morning and a 102-yard crossbow shot! In this episode of the Revive Outdoors Podcast, Taylor Philpot and co-host Jad Buchanan share the full story of their Idaho mule deer hunt, from the challenges of planning a western hunt to the moment Taylor finally filled his tag in the 12th state of his 50-state hunting challenge. We cover: - Idaho public-land mule deer hunting and western scouting tactics - How hunting pressure, elevation, migration routes, and water affected our strategy - Crossbow hunting in Idaho with an approved disability permit - Spot-and-stalk hunting and the final 102-yard shot - Blown trailer tires, dust storms, a close lightning strike, and a wild road trip - Encounters with pronghorn, elk, and a massive bull moose - The purpose behind hunting all 50 states to raise PTSD and mental health awareness - Finding peace in God's creation through Psalm 46:10 **WHY THE 50-STATE CHALLENGE MATTERS** My goal is to harvest a buck in every state where deer hunting is legal, using those experiences to bring attention to PTSD, mental health, perseverance, and the hope we have in Jesus Christ. Idaho became state #12. Hunting has taught me to adapt, keep going when plans fall apart, and appreciate the moments when God calls us to be still. This trip reminded us that success is about far more than filling a tag. If you're going through a difficult season, don't be afraid to ask for help. Talk with someone you trust, reach out to a licensed mental health professional, and remember that you don't have to face it alone. In the United States, call or text 988 for immediate suicide or crisis support. **SCRIPTURE FROM THIS EPISODE** Psalm 46:10: "Be still, and know that I am God." Exodus 14:14: "The LORD will fight for you. Just stay calm." **SUPPORT REVIVE OUTDOORS** Shop hunting gear and support our nonprofit ministry: https://www.reviveoutdoors.org **MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT** https://www.guardianrecovery.com/ **CONNECT WITH REVIVE OUTDOORS** Main YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@reviveoutdoors4him Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@ReviveOutdoorsPodcast Academy: https://www.youtube.com/@ReviveOutdoorsAcademy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/reviveoutdoors Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reviveoutdoors TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reviveoutdoors Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4v13TKsfW80m0pgmsIV89C Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/revive-outdoors/id1885416577

2. 

   16 Oct 2026

   HUNTING'S BIGGEST DEBATES: WE SETTLE THEM ONCE AND FOR ALL

   Corn. Crossbows. Cell cameras. Saddle hunting. High fences. We're settling some of the biggest debates in deer hunting.On this episode of the Revive Outdoors Podcast, Taylor Philpot and Justin Grogan go head-to-head answering controversial hunting questions without knowing the questions or each other's answers beforehand.There's also a catch.Matt judges every debate, keeps score, and the loser has to go knock on 10 doors asking strangers for permission to deer hunt their property.Some of these questions get heated.Is hunting over corn really hunting?Should crossbows be allowed during archery season?Have cell cameras gone too far?Is saddle hunting actually better?Is scent control mostly marketing?Has social media ruined the way hunters define a successful season?Should you shoot does during the rut?Are public-land hunters actually better hunters?And finally...Is hunting a high-fence deer really hunting?Taylor and Justin don't agree on everything, but these conversations reveal a larger issue in modern hunting.Hunters spend a lot of time arguing about the "right" way to hunt.The reality is that your hunting situation, goals, property, state regulations and experience can look completely different from the hunter you're arguing with online.And social media hasn't helped.Recent hunting conversations have focused heavily on trophy culture, comparison, hunter shaming and the pressure to measure your season against somebody else's highlight reel.Taylor and Justin also debate where technology fits.Cell cameras can give hunters information that simply wasn't available to previous generations. Taylor admits they've made him a more successful hunter while also making him spend less time physically scouting. That debate isn't theoretical either. Trail-camera regulations now vary substantially by state, with places such as Utah restricting their use for taking big game during certain periods.Then there's one of the quickest ways to start an argument at deer camp:Crossbows during archery season.Are they simply another way to get kids, older hunters and hunters with physical limitations into the woods?Or has modern crossbow technology changed archery season too much?Taylor and Justin give their takes.But one of the most important conversations comes around 30 minutes into the episode.Stop letting social media decide if you had a successful deer season.A 200-inch Iowa whitetail shouldn't determine how you feel about the mature Alabama buck you spent all season pursuing.Your first deer matters.Putting meat in your freezer matters.Taking your child hunting matters.Learning something new matters.And if you choose to pursue mature bucks, that's fine too.Set your own hunting goals.Then go hunt.Website & Store:https://www.reviveoutdoors.orgMain YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@reviveoutdoors4himRevive Outdoors Podcast:https://www.youtube.com/@ReviveOutdoorsPodcastRevive Outdoors Academy:https://www.youtube.com/@ReviveOutdoorsAcademyFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/reviveoutdoorsInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/reviveoutdoorsTikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@reviveoutdoorsSpotify Podcast:https://open.spotify.com/show/4v13TKsfW80m0pgmsIV89CMaking a Positive & Eternal Impact through Conservation.

3. 

   9 Oct 2026

   Stop Waiting for the Rut: How to Kill Mature Bucks in the Pre-Rut

   Everyone waits for the rut. But if you're trying to kill one specific mature buck, you may already be missing your best opportunity. In this episode of the Revive Outdoors Podcast, Taylor Philpot breaks down his pre-rut whitetail strategy and why this can be one of the most predictable windows of the entire deer season. As testosterone rises and the first does get closer to estrus, mature bucks begin checking does, working scrapes, establishing dominance and spending more time on their feet. Instead of waiting for the chaos of the rut, Taylor explains how he uses that behavior to target individual bucks. We cover: • Why the pre-rut can beat the rut for targeting one buck • Finding the first does likely to enter estrus • Hunting between bedding and food • Pinch points and transition areas • How Taylor uses mock scrapes • Getting aggressive around buck bedding • Morning vs. evening setups • The "elevator method" for stand access • Why your exit route matters as much as your entrance • Pre-rut grunting and rattling • How to create realistic sparring sounds • When it's time to push deeper • Using mistakes to become a better deer hunter Taylor also shares an important lesson from Ecclesiastes 11:4 and James 4:17 about the difference between patience and refusing to act because of fear. There are times to wait. There are also times when you've read the sign, studied the conditions and know it's time to move. Don't wait for perfect. SHOP REVIVE OUTDOORS https://reviveoutdoors.org (https://reviveoutdoors.org?utm_source=chatgpt.com) FOLLOW REVIVE OUTDOORS YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@reviveoutdoors4him Revive Outdoors Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@ReviveOutdoorsPodcast Revive Outdoors Academy: https://www.youtube.com/@ReviveOutdoorsAcademy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/reviveoutdoors Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reviveoutdoors TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reviveoutdoors Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4v13TKsfW80m0pgmsIV89C (https://open.spotify.com/show/4v13TKsfW80m0pgmsIV89C?utm_source=chatgpt.com) Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/revive-outdoors/id1885416577 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/revive-outdoors/id1885416577?utm_source=chatgpt.com) Questions about Revive Outdoors or your relationship with Christ? info@reviveoutdoors.org (mailto:info@reviveoutdoors.org) Making a Positive & Eternal Impact through Conservation.

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