Captializing on the Rut - Paul Annear

The Bowhunter Chronicles Podcast - Episode 423: Captializing on the Rut - Paul Annear

Late October can be one of the best times to target mature whitetail bucks before the rut changes deer movement. In this episode of the Bowhunter Chronicles Podcast, Adam talks with Paul Annear of Yellowstone AI about late-season scouting, hill-country deer hunting, trail camera strategy, access, and how to make the most of the pre-rut.Paul shares what he’s seeing on his Wisconsin property, including how heavy acorn crops affect deer movement and how bucks use ridges, saddles, bedding areas, and terrain. They discuss how to hunt thermals, choose better stand access, and use trail camera intel without making the mistake of chasing photos instead of hunting effectively.You’ll also hear how Paul approaches pre-rut, rut, and lockdown based on deer behavior—not just the calendar—and why late-October mornings may offer a valuable opportunity to hunt mature bucks while they’re still close to their core areas.Other topics include saddle hunting in steep terrain, balancing family life with out-of-state hunting, bowhunting ethics, shot distance, knowing your limits, and the impact of AI and social media on outdoor media. Paul also discusses Yellowstone AI’s hunter-focused approach, customer service, and lifetime warranty.Whether you’re planning a Wisconsin whitetail hunt, hunting hill country, or looking for practical ways to turn trail camera data into better decisions, this conversation offers timely deer hunting tips for the weeks before the rut.Topics covered: late-October deer hunting, whitetail pre-rut strategy, mature buck movement, hill-country hunting, trail camera tips, deer thermals, saddle hunting, rut hunting, bowhunting ethics, and Yellowstone AI.https://huntworthgear.com/ https://www.yellowstone.ai/  - CHRONICLES for 15% off https://www.paintedarrow.com - BHC15 for 15% off

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