The Fall Podcast is a whitetail hunting podcast built for passionate deer hunters who live for the fall. Each week, host Arron Bleise brings together like-minded whitetail hunters to share real success and failure stories, proven whitetail tactics, and in-season strategy from across the Midwest, Dee
Sometimes, the biggest thing keeping us from killing a buck isn’t the deer, the weather, or the wind. It’s our own minds. This season, I’ve caught myself falling victim to analysis paralysis. I overthink access, wind direction, deer movement, and every little detail until I convince myself not to hunt an area at all. Even on my own farm, I find reasons to stay out of spots that might actually be worth hunting. In this episode, I’m talking honestly about the mental battle that comes with trying to make every hunt perfect, how overthinking can keep us out of the woods, and why sometimes we…
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I finally got my first real opportunity at a buck with my recurve—and what happened after the arrow hit is a reminder that not every hunt ends the way we hope. Season 26 is officially underway, and in this episode I’m giving you a real-time update on my 2026 whitetail season. I break down the hunt from start to finish, my recurve setup, the 15-yard opportunity, the shot, and the five-plus-hour tracking job with Taylor and Mace that followed. I’m also talking early October deer movement, acorns hitting the ground, the water hole and scrape setup that brought this buck in, and a new 10-point…
Early October can be one of the most overlooked opportunities of the entire whitetail season—but when the acorns start dropping, the deer can change their patterns fast. In this episode, Arron sits down with Alex to talk about preparing for the early season, finding deer as food sources begin to change, and the importance of putting the pieces together before hunting pressure ramps up. They break down this year’s heavy red and shingle oak crop, how it’s influencing bedding and travel, and how they’re using fresh sign, scrapes, and doe family groups to begin narrowing down where mature bucks…
Last Blood SZN 2 is back! The crew is around the round table talking all things bow season — including the harsh reality that we might be a little more unprepared than we’d like to admit. With the 2026 bow season right around the corner, we break down what needs to get done, what we should’ve done already, and whether we’re actually ready to hit the woods. We also sit down with Mace to talk about tracking during the 2026 Youth Hunt, share some stories and lessons from the field, and dive into plenty more hunting talk along the way. From preparation and scouting to tracking, youth hunts,…
What if the best way to get to a big public-land buck… is by boat? In this episode, I sit down with Lucas to break down his unique approach to hunting river systems and the mature bucks that live in them. Lucas uses boats 90% of the time, staging them at different points along the river so he can quietly slip in the “back door,” avoid other hunters, and take advantage of river thermals and natural barriers to control his scent. We get deep into how he scouts these properties, from finding oxbows, pinch-downs, mud flats and cattail funnels to identifying the big tracks, fallen timber and…
What do you do when the hunting strategy you normally swear by suddenly puts a mature North Dakota buck in front of you? This week, Arron sits down with Dustin to break down his recent North Dakota whitetail hunt—a trip filled with pressure, limited access, close encounters, and one unexpected trail-camera photo that changed everything. With non-residents unable to hunt public land for the first 9½ days, Dustin and Wade had to get creative, scouting for non-posted private ground and figuring out where they could hunt. After multiple deer encounters, Dustin finally got his opportunity at a…
After hunting the same South Carolina buck for five years, Joe Miles finally got his chance at the 150-inch deer—and put an arrow through him. In this episode, I sit down with Joe Miles, owner of ASIO Gear, to talk about that hunt, the lessons that came from chasing one deer for five years, and the thought that goes into building some of the quietest hunting clothing on the market. Joe breaks down the new Stealth Jacket and Pant, including why ASIO designed the line specifically for those dead-calm days when even the smallest noise can blow a hunt. We talk about the fabric, wind resistance,…
Sometimes, the biggest change in your hunting has nothing to do with how you hunt. Arron and Nate sit down to recap their Iowa hunting adventure, diving into the highs, lows, and everything that goes into hunting while trying to capture it all on camera. They talk about the importance of being present, putting the obsession with inches aside, and simply enjoying where your feet are. They also break down the realities of filming hunts, why a cameraman has to think like a producer instead of a hunter, and how the little moments and B-roll can completely change the story. From Arron’s…
How do you kill three good bucks in just nine sits? Dustin Moll might be one of the most efficient whitetail hunters I know. Dustin is a Minnesota whitetail hunter who spends his seasons chasing bucks on public land across multiple states, and it seems like everywhere he goes, he’s able to find success fast. Last year alone, he killed three whitetail bucks in just nine sits. What makes Dustin’s approach so interesting is how simple and intentional it is. He’s a humble guy who has figured out how to make the most of limited time in the woods, even when hunting unfamiliar public ground. And…
What if the deer scent you’ve been spraying all over your scrape is actually telling deer to stay away? In this episode, I sit down with Warren and Easton from Raised Scents to break down what deer are actually communicating through their natural glandular scents—and why most of us have been using scent the wrong way for years. We get into the story behind Raised Hunting and how the family went from a TV show to building their own scent company, why they believe real glandular scents are different from synthetics, and what each gland is actually telling a deer. We also break down Scrape…
What if the biggest buck of your life could show up on the one day you’d normally tell yourself NOT to hunt? Adam Hays killed his 221-inch Kansas giant in brutal 85–90 degree weather, on the first night of a Red Moon—and that experience completely changed the way he looks at lunar deer movement. In this episode of The Fall Podcast, Adam and I dive deep into the Moon Guide, Red Moon predictions, and the controversial debate over whether the moon actually influences mature buck movement. Adam explains why he believes hunters have been looking at the wrong part of the moon, why its position in…
August is when the real work for November begins. In this episode of The Fall Podcast, I’m breaking down everything I’m doing right now to get ready for whitetail season. From deploying Moultrie trail cameras and glassing fields from the truck in the evenings to trying to track down two bucks I’m pretty sure survived last season, August is all about gathering information and getting prepared. I’m also putting in a 2-acre Vitalize food plot, fine-tuning my bow and arrow setup, testing broadheads, and putting plenty of arrows downrange. This is the time of year to find out if your equipment is…
What if one simple decision on a public land hunt put a 158-inch Kansas giant within bow range just hours later? This week on The Fall Podcast, Aaron Swan joins me to tell the story behind one of the most unforgettable public land bow kills I've ever heard. After slipping into a Kansas public land setup late in the morning, Aaron pulled a Raised Deer Scents Drag Rag behind him on the way in. A few hours later, a mature 158-inch buck followed that exact trail—and the rest is a story every whitetail hunter needs to hear. Before we dive into the hunt, we talk about what we're doing right now to…
In this episode of The Fall Podcast, Arron sits down with Brett for a deep conversation about whitetail hunting strategy, chasing mature bucks, simplifying the hunt, personal growth, and finding more purpose in the outdoors. Brett breaks down his decision to scale back his 2026 hunting season and focus on Ohio whitetail hunting and Illinois whitetail hunting after years of trying to manage multiple states, tags, leases, and opportunities. The guys discuss how the modern hunting culture of chasing more states, more tags, and more success can sometimes take away from the reason we started…
From NHL Goalie to FaceOff E-Bikes: Dieter Kochan's Incredible Journey | The Fall Podcast What does it take to build one of the most respected hunting e-bike companies in the country? For Dieter Kochan, it started by selling a championship ring, hockey gear, and betting on himself. In this episode of The Fall Podcast, Arron sits down with FaceOff E-Bikes founder Dieter Kochan for one of the most fascinating conversations we've had. What starts as a discussion about Dieter's recent retirement quickly turns into an incredible deep dive into his journey—from a 10-year professional hockey…
Moultrie just changed the trail camera game. In this episode of The Fall Podcast, Arron sits down with Mark from Moultrie to break down the all-new Edge 4 trail camera lineup and why it's one of the biggest advancements in cellular cameras in years. They dive into everything from Buckshot AI, Smart Capture, and zone masking to feeder integration, AutoConnect, and the Game Plan predictive deer movement feature. Mark also explains why Moultrie eliminated SD cards, how a simple firmware update is doubling battery life on Edge 2 and Edge 3 cameras, and what separates the upcoming Edge 4 Pro from…
This week I’m joined by Chad Stearns and Bill Hahn of Jay's Sporting Goods. Chad was recently promoted to President and Bill stepped into the VP of Operations role, so we sat down to talk about what that journey has looked like for both of them. We get into how they each started at Jay’s more than 25 years ago, what it took to work their way up through the company, and what it means to now be leading a place they’ve both poured so much into over the years. On top of that, we swap some old hunting stories that had us laughing the whole time. It’s a fun episode with two guys who have been…
What would you do if an Instagram giveaway completely changed the way you hunted? This week, I sit down with Michigan traditional bowhunter Aaron Cowhy to talk about the recurve he won from Aron Snyder that changed everything. After winning the bow, Aaron sold his brand-new compound and has never looked back. More than a decade later, Aaron has dedicated himself to mastering traditional archery and has become incredibly successful on whitetails and other game. We dive into the mindset, discipline, and practice it takes to consistently kill animals with traditional gear, along with the…
This week on The Fall Podcast, I sit down with Cody Osborn from northeast Alabama. If you've spent any time on social media, you've probably seen Cody's success chasing whitetails across the Midwest. Year after year, he tags mature bucks in multiple states, often killing a deer, driving to the next state, and finding success again just days later. We dive into what it really takes to travel and hunt unfamiliar ground, whether hunting has been made more complicated than it needs to be, and exactly how Cody approaches the first 24 hours after arriving in a new state. We also discuss his…
Dan Staton is one of the most recognizable names in the elk hunting world today, but his journey started behind the camera. In this episode, Dan joins us to share the story of how he got his start in the hunting industry as a cameraman and editor, working behind the scenes of hunting television before launching what would eventually become Elk Shape. Over the last 13 years, Dan has built Elk Shape into a brand that has helped thousands of hunters become better prepared physically and mentally for the demands of elk hunting. We dive into the early struggles, lessons learned along the way,…
After 14 years behind a camera filming hunts, I finally sat down and answered the questions people have been asking me for years. This episode goes way deeper than camera gear and self-filming setups. We get into how filming hunts has changed the way I hunt, whether social media and modern hunting content have helped or hurt the industry, and if I’d still film today if nobody ever saw the final product. I also talk about the mental shift of going from filming projects like Dropped into whitetail season, balancing the pressure of capturing content while still staying present in the hunt, and…
Welcome back to another episode of Protect Our Bucks the series where five buddies sit around and talk about whatever comes to mind. Hunting, non hunting, dumb theories, camp stories… nothing is off limits. In this episode we get into whether ticks are actually being dropped from planes, using boats to sneak into hunting spots, the best and worst parts about traveling to hunt, and why our Kansas camp is hands down the best camp out there and it honestly has very little to do with the hunting itself. This one is exactly what Protect Our Bucks is supposed to be. Just a bunch of friends BS’ing,…
Most people know Jay's Sporting Goods as the giant Michigan sporting goods store… but very few know how it actually started. In today’s episode, I sit down with Arlene Yost, Jeff Poet and JJ Poet to hear the real story behind the empire. What started in the trunk of Jay Poet’s car in the 1960s eventually turned into the largest privately owned sporting goods store in the country. Before the massive stores, packed aisles, and loyal customers… there was a one-car garage, a dream, and a family willing to bet everything on it. This episode dives into the history, sacrifices, risks, and moments…
This week’s episode is for the guys who want to level up their self filming game in the whitetail woods. I sat down with JJ Dukart from The Deer Society to talk all things self filming deer hunts. JJ breaks down the camera gear and equipment he trusts in the field, how he efficiently films hunts completely by himself, and the little details that can turn average footage into a hunt film that actually tells a story. We also get into the B-roll shots every self filmer should be capturing, mistakes guys make when filming their own hunts, and ways to make your footage look more cinematic without…
This week on The Fall Podcast, I sit down with my good buddy Lee Herr out of Iowa, a guy who’s built a reputation for doing one of the hardest things in the whitetail world, picking one specific buck and dedicating entire seasons to chasing that deer until the job gets done. No bouncing between shooters. No settling. Just patience, discipline, and an obsession with figuring out one mature whitetail. What makes this story even crazier is that Lee started hunting this buck with almost zero information. The only proof this deer even existed was a single shed antler he found the year before. No…
This week’s episode features Joe Davis, a newcomer to the world of filming and producing hunts who is already all-in on learning the craft the right way. Last fall, Joe made a decision most hunters would struggle with he put down his bow and gun for the entire season and dedicated himself fully to filming his buddies in the field. We dive into what it really takes to step away from your own trigger time and focus on capturing moments for others, and how difficult that sacrifice actually was once the season got rolling. Joe opens up about the mental grind, the discipline it took to stay…
This week on Film The Fall, I sit down with one of the true pioneers of the hunting and outdoor filming world, Jared Scheffler of Whitetail Adrenaline. For nearly two decades, Jared has been behind the lens and in the moment, capturing some of the most raw, real, and adrenaline-filled whitetail hunts ever put on screen. Whitetail Adrenaline isn’t just a show, it’s a series that’s helped reshape the way hunting is filmed and experienced, bringing an unfiltered intensity that’s inspired an entire generation of hunters and storytellers. But Jared didn’t just change the game with a camera. He’s…
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The Fall Podcast is a whitetail hunting podcast built for passionate deer hunters who live for the fall. Each week, host Arron Bleise brings together like-minded whitetail hunters to share real success and failure stories, proven whitetail tactics, and in-season strategy from across the Midwest, Dee
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