Whitetail Research is a podcast about figuring out what deer actually do, not what we think they do.
Hosted by Derrick Dixon, the show delves into real-world observations, fieldwork, and long-term whitetail research, utilizing drones, maps, and time spent on the ground. We talk movement, bedding, pressure, access, and the small details that separate patterns from guesswork.
It’s part science, part experience, and a lot of honest conversation, built for hunters and land managers who want to understand deer a little better every season.
Comparing Notes With Dr. Bronson Strickland and Dr. Natasha Neary | Whitetail Research Podcast Ep. 8
Host interviews Dr. Bronson Strickland and Dr. Natasha Neary about whitetail behavior, intelligence, and environmental interactions, challenging assumptions to deepen understanding.
15 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT
Troy Pottenger on Which Scrapes Mature Bucks Use in Daylight | Whitetail Research Podcast Ep. 7
Host of Whitetail Research interviews whitetail expert Troy Pottenger about mature buck scrape usage and survival strategies.
14 Aug 2026TRANSCRIPT
Aaron Warbritton: Instinct vs Overthinking | Whitetail Research Podcast ep.6
Host Aaron Warbritton and guest discuss balancing instinct with overthinking in deer hunting, offering insights on reading sign and simplifying decisions.
29 Jul 2026
After 48 Years of Bowhunting, This Keeps Bill Winke Coming Back | Whitetail Research Podcast Ep. 5
-- ONX Code --ONX CODE: https://webmap.onxmaps.com/purchase/hunt/membership?promo=wr-- Drone Deer Recovery --https://www.dronedeerrecovery.com/?sca_ref=11567175.sCeOBBrGir&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=24038591694&gbraid=0AAAABCFrKifMnihUbZhlKtNwYsc_p0J6m&gclid=CjwKCAjwyabTBhBFEiwAM3mNUIlnwhr1K6_SEiCFk1Hzdf76UWfzCVc2zGudjC7DUGCIsfVLxsNAxhoCAwcQAvD_BwEBill Winke has been one of the most respected voices in whitetail hunting. As the founder of Midwest Whitetail, a longtime outdoor writer, and now the creator of Bowhunting Whitetails, he's seen hunting evolve through countless trends, technologies, and changing philosophies.Whether you've followed Bill's work for years or are hearing him for the first time, I think you'll walk away with a fresh perspective on what it means to pursue whitetails.-- PODCAST LINKS --YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@WhitetailResearch/podcastsSPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4mi77ulOaYycrAi0Cro1Zn?si=5sVK2exTR0GhCfkPecZaOwAPPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whitetail-research/id1875766041--WTR LINKS---PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/WhitetailResearchLearn more: https://whitetailresearch.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/whitetailresearchWebsite: hhtps://whitetailresearch.com-- Video Chapters --0:00 Intro00:37 Old vs New Farm06:06 High Deer Density 11:07 Browse Preference12:26 ONX Hunt13:10 Property Variables 15:36 Inside Bill's Mind26:32 Parenting31:32 Hunting Industry Changes34:31 Trail Cameras38:16 Patterning a Deer39:36 The Art of Deer Hunting43:37 The Quest#hunting #bowhunting #archery #drone #wildliferesearch #deer #deerhunting #research #deerresearch #whitetailresearch #wildlife
13 May 2026
Turkey Decline & Research | Patrick Wightman
Today’s guest is Patrick Wightman, the new National Director of Wild Turkey Research and Science for the National Wild Turkey Federation.
Patrick brings more than a decade of turkey research experience to the role. He earned degrees from Paul Smith’s College, Louisiana State University, and the University of Georgia, where he most recently worked as an assistant research professor leading independent and collaborative wild turkey studies. His work has ranged from field research and habitat studies to utilizing accelerometers to track bird movements and ARU’s to better understand turkey behavior and survival.
In this episode, we dive into the science behind turkey declines, habitat fragmentation, brood success, habitat initiatives, and what current research is actually telling us about the future of wild turkeys.
There are a lot of strong opinions surrounding wild turkeys right now, so I wanted to bring on someone directly involved in the research side to help separate assumptions from factual data and give us a clearer picture of what’s really happening on the ground.
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11 Mar 2026
The Art of Hunting Mature Bucks from the Ground | Zach Ferenbaugh
Come along as I try to get inside Zach Ferenbaugh’s head and understand how he consistently positions himself within bow range of mature bucks while hunting from the ground.This podcast is built for hunters who want to understand deer, not just hunt them.
My Favorite Hunt (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KOLcXutrNTA&t=1593s)
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Website (https://whitetailresearch.net)
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#hunting #bowhunting #archery #drone #wildliferesearch #deer #deerhunting #research #deerresearch #whitetailresearch
27 Feb 2026
John Eberhart on Bowhunting Pressured Whitetails
This podcast is built for hunters who want to understand deer, not just hunt them.Today I’m joined by legendary bowhunter John Eberhart out of Michigan, a man who has spent over six decades hunting exclusively public and permission ground.JOHN’S LINKS BOOKS: www.Tethrd.com/DIYBucksWEBSITE: www.deer-john.netYOUTUBE: www.youtube.com/@eberhartoutdoors4219MORE WHITETAIL RESEARCH CONTENTPATREON: https://www.patreon.com/WhitetailResearchONX CODE: https://webmap.onxmaps.com/purchase/hunt/membership?promo=wrLearn more: https://whitetailresearch.netInstagram: https://instagram.com/whitetailresearchSPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4mi77ulOaYycrAi0Cro1Zn?si=5sVK2exTR0GhCfkPecZaOwAPPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whitetail-research/id1875766041-- Video Chapters --0:00 Intro01:12 What Makes John Different?07:10 ONX HUNT09:33 Breeding Activity15:15 Non-Threatening Human Presence27:49 Bumping Deer35:29 Hunting Scentless41:56 Disconnecting Reality for Kids46:31 Scent51:21 Scrapes01:06:37 History Lesson01:15:55 Wounding Bucks01:20:07 Johns New Book01:27:46 2025 Bucks01:31:17 Trail Cameras01:38:03 Wounding A Buck01:49:22 Hunting Bottoms01:56:30 Sparring Sequence02:09:29 Pee In A Bottle02:12:49 Drone Controversy02:16:26 Mid-Day Wind Shift02:22:41 Deer Intelligence02:28:06 Most Difficult Habitat02:31:12 Scent Control02:34:36 John Hunts Me#hunting #bowhunting #archery #drone #wildliferesearch #deer #deerhunting #research #deerresearch #whitetailresearch
8 Feb 2026
Challenging Mature Buck Behavior w/Dan Infalt
Welcome to the first Whitetail Research Podcast episode. I’m not a podcaster by trade; I research whitetail deer. But over the past few years, I realized something powerful: I’ve built a unique body of research through thermal drone observation, mapping, and countless hours in the field that deserves to be challenged, tested, and compared against some of the best bowhunters in the world.That’s why I created the Whitetail Research Podcast.This podcast is built for hunters who want to understand deer, not just hunt them.PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/WhitetailResearchONX CODE: https://webmap.onxmaps.com/purchase/hunt/membership?promo=wrLearn more: https://whitetailresearch.netInstagram: https://instagram.com/whitetailresearch-- Video Chapters --0:00 Biden0:16 Intro0:44 Most Difficult Habitat03:35 Most Important Factor06:36 Bucks Love Humans10:36 Non-Pressured Marsh12:56 Acorns Role for Marsh16:49 Hunting Oak Islands22:40 Hunting Hill Country 24:14 Bed Shifting31:24 Marsh Browse Preference33:05 Bed in Water?33:40 Nocturnal Bucks36:45 Getting to Know a Bed39:59 Cutting Shooting Lanes41:27 Historical Significance45:37 Deer Intelligence48:49 Think Like A Dan53:43 Visual Landmarks54:36 Ending54:55 Next Video Preview #hunting #bowhunting #archery #drone #wildliferesearch #deer #deerhunting #research #deerresearch #whitetailresearch
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Comparing Notes With Dr. Bronson Strickland and Dr. Natasha Neary | Whitetail Research Podcast Ep. 8
Published 16 Oct 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] This is nighttime around 1 a.m. And then 70 yards away, there was a fawn and the fawn was upwind of the coyote. So the coyote was downwind of this fawn and It was, I think it was July 10th or so. So I don't believe that that fawn would have still been scentless by that timeframe. And it also, it just kind of seemed ironic that the coyote was bedded 70 yards perfectly downwind of where this fawn was located. And the only other variable in that equation as to why is this coyote not killing the fawn is, well, I guess there's two is one, the coyote's already eaten recently and it's not hungry and it's keeping tabs on that fawn or two, the mature buck is actually a variable in this. […]
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