From the heart of the Midwest to the edge of the wild, Echoes of the Hunt brings you the untamed spirit of Victory Outdoors—our award-winning hunting show now reimagined for your ears. Each episode delivers thrilling stories, hard-earned lessons, and unforgettable encounters with BIG Iowa whitetails, gobbling turkeys, and elusive big game. Whether you're in the stand, on the road, or just dreaming of your next hunt, join us for a blend of entertainment and education that celebrates the chase, the camaraderie, and the legacy of the outdoors.
EP16 How to Optimize Your Food Plots: Essential Soil Testing Insights
Learn how to enhance your food plots with expert soil testing insights. Discover key nutrients, optimal pH levels, and actionable strategies for better crop yields.
In the quest for creating successful food plots, understanding the soil's health is paramount. Many enthusiasts wonder how to ensure that their plants not only grow but thrive, attracting wildlife effectively. In this post, we will explore essential insights from a recent discussion with Cody, an agronomist from Monster Buck, about soil testing and its implications for food plots.
Understanding Soil Tests: The Basics
Soil tests are crucial for determining the nutrient composition and pH levels of your ground. They provide insight into what amendments are necessary for optimal plant growth. In our recent conversation, Cody pointed out that many plots, like "Al's Plot," often show a common trend: a significant need for lime to adjust the pH levels.
12 Mar 2026
EP15 Seed Freshness & Success with Cody Zimmer
Unlock the secret to transforming your food plots into deer magnets with insider tips from industry expert Cody Zimmer of Monsterbuck Seed. Discover how sourcing fresh, high-quality seed and understanding the vital role of soil health can drastically boost germination rates, attract more bucks, and turn your land into a trophy-producing paradise.
2 Mar 2026
EP14 Food Plot Planning with Jake Reed
Spring is just around the corner, and for hunters, that means it’s time to start thinking about food plots. Have you ever wondered how to best prepare your land to attract deer? In this post, we’ll cover five essential tips for setting up your food plots, so you can be ready for the upcoming hunting season. With expert insights and practical advice, you’ll learn how to create an inviting environment for deer while managing your time effectively.
23 Oct 2025
EP13 Navigating Deer Management Challenges
In this episode of Echoes of the Hunt, host Curtis Goettsch and guest Tom Mitchell discuss the complexities of deer management, focusing on local challenges in Wildwood, Missouri. They explore the role of hunters in managing deer populations, the influence of politics on wildlife management, and innovative solutions for community involvement. The conversation also highlights the importance of education and collaboration between hunters and local governments. Additionally, they introduce the Dex Fingerlight, a new tool designed for hunters, emphasizing its practicality and efficiency.
23 Oct 2023
EP12 Early Deer Season w/ RAKK Fuel
Tom Lester from RAKK Fuel joins Curtis to discuss early season deer hunting techniques and food plot strategies!
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28 Aug 2023
EP11 Tracking Dogs with Shane Simpson
Shane Simpson joins Curtis to discuss using tracking dogs in recovery of deer. He explains how he used his problem solving skills to help develop the TRAKR app that links up hunters with trackers.
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21 Aug 2023
EP10 Deer Hunting Small Farms
Curtis is joined by his neighbor, Jim Holloway to discuss deer hunting small often overlooked properties. Both have proven that small farm can produce very successful hunting.
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15 Aug 2023
EP9 Zoe Phillips of TACTACAM
Curtis is talking deer hunting, the Hunting Industry, and all things TACTACAM with Zoe Phillips, Social Media Manager for TACTACAM.
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20 Jul 2023
EP8 Mid Summer Refresh
Curtis asks team members ,what is one thing that they do later summer/ early fall that really gets them ready for the fall season.
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3 Apr 2023
EP7 Rick Taylor of CVA
Rick Taylor, CVA Social Media Strategist joins Curtis, to catch up on old times and discuss everything from spring turkeys to hunting whitetails.
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29 Mar 2023
EP6 Steve Stoltz - Calling Champion
Curtis talks with 3x WORLD Turkey Calling Champion, Steve Stoltz. Steve is a team member and original cast member of Drury Outdoors as well he is on the National Mossy Oak Prostaff. Steve tells us about how he first met Mark Drury and Ray Eye, as he shares some of his best turkey hunting secrets.
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20 Mar 2023
EP5 Archery & Turkeys W/ Jake Reed
Curtis talks archery and turkeys with Victory Outdoors member Jake Reed.
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11 Mar 2023
EP4: Talkin Turkey with Brian Lovett
Brian is the author of several turkey hunting books and more turkey hunting magazine articles than one can count. Brian is also works with the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) as the field editor of the On the Hunt section of Turkey Call magazine and also is the Co-Chair of the Grand National Turkey Calling Contests.
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27 Feb 2023
EP3 MAX
Zac Geith tells the four year story of a buck he calls Max. Zac study this buck for years and was finally able to harvest a buck over 200 inches.
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20 Feb 2023
EP02 JAG Calls
Andrew Frazier, of JAG Calls, joins Curtis to talk about the upcoming spring turkey season, new Just Turkey episodes, and JAG Calls.
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13 Feb 2023
EP1: Victory Outdoors The Podcast
Curtis, Ian and Dennis recap their 2022 deer season in Iowa, give an Iowa Deer Classic preview and shed hunting season is heating up.
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