The Obsession Podcast

This week our question comes from Chris one of our lady listeners or watchers. Chris asked What is the best setup for does early, and how many are we taking off of our lands? Great question the guys talk about when they see is the best time to hunt does, and why. they also talk locations, and best tactics in their view. They also hit on when and how they decide which and or how many they are taking off of the lands they hunt. Thanks for watching we appreciate each of you. Remember to comment, subscribe , and leave your...

Hey guys this weeks question comes from Steven. He asked what are the biggest mistakes we see with people making mock scrapes on the properties they hunt. The guys go to many properties, and have seen many peoples versions of a mock scrape setups. We talk about the biggest mistakes we have seen which seem to be a common issue! The guys touch on the problems, and misconception of mock scrapes. Then they discuss how to correct them its really a pretty simple process. They also touch on how they feel you should look at mocks on your property from...

This week Scott asked is there really a whitetail shift? Well the guys discuss what it is and what they have seen over 30yrs of hunting. Mike and Karl describe what the shift is when it happens why it happens. They discuss the positives and maybe negatives of this process, and what to expect depending on your location or property. Remember to subscribe we appreciate each of you.

This week the guys were asked what are the biggest mistakes they see when people head outwest for a DIY hunt that most hunters make. Karl and Mike have been going outwest together for over 25yrs on DIY hunts. They have made just about every mistake there is to make they think. The guy touch on the Biggest Mistakes they see hunters make year after year outwest. If you are new to hunt out west, and are planning a DIY this season then you need to see what the guys have to say about what they think are the biggest...

You the listeners asked Karl, and Mike is it about the kill or the journey for us? Well the guys both feel the same, very strongly about this subject. They hit on a few of the issues they see on social media, and TV now days, and talk about how they really feel each year about the hunt, and all of the effort it takes to do what they do each season for success. Checkout the podcast, and ;et us know your views right here on our YouTube channel in the comments we are looking forward to your view.

You asked us when we thought you should start your deer inventory for the hunting season. Mike and Karl talk about when they start watching or start taking a inventory of deer on their properties for fall hunting success. This week we have a bonus hunt added to the show. Be sure to checkout this spring turkey hunt with Jerel Ewings, and Steve Woolever as Steve has first season turkey here in southern Wisconsin.

Mike and Karl were asked if they setup their foodplots to control the buck movement on their properties during the rut? The guys tackle this question, and a couple more that came up in this discussion. It is a interesting thought on buck movement during the rut. Let us know what you think about controlling buck movement with food on your properties.

This week Mark asked the guys why don't you want all of the does on your land during the rut? Well Mike, and Karl let their thoughts be known on trying to hold all of the does on your block on your land during the rut. This has many different factors t it and the guys discuss what they think the chances would be, and the outcomes.

This week the guys discuss when they think you should be putting your cameras out to get ready for this hunting season. They talk about cams and if they put them out all year or what they think is the best time to access your herd.

This week you asked Karl, and Mike when do they think you should start to limit your intrusion on your hunting properties? Well the guys have a set date each year when they believe you need to stop being intrusive on your land to have a great hunt in the fall. Karl , and layout exactly what they do to be less intrusive were they go, and were they do not go to have the best chance of taking a good buck during the upcoming hunting season. Leave a comment let us know when you stop being intrusive on your hunting...

Jesse asked the guys how long do they think they can let bucks grow on the small properties they have for hunting. Well Mike and Karl discuss the issues they see when trying to let deer grow to a older age class with small properties. The thought process they use to be successful each year on the top 10% of the bucks that the lands they hunt have to offer.

Scott asked the guys what they thought would be the best neighbor to have. Checkout what the guys think they would like to have a a hunting neighbor. Karl and Mike see this question a bit differently. what do you think would be the best neighbor or hunting neighbor would be to have next to you. Let us know your thoughts in the comments. Like and share we are looking forward to hearing your thoughts.

This week you guys asked about hate mail on social media if we get it and how we deal with it? Well these are our thoughts. Karl and Mike discuss what they think about haters, hate mail, and actual physical threats received on social media due to being a hunter its really amazing what some people say. The guys tell you how they handle it and give some advice to allot of you younger guys just getting into the industry or social media for hunting. Thanks for watching, and your comments, and questions.

Rare Wind directions, and why its important to have these stands. Whitetail deer move everyday, and it is important to have stand sets for every wind direction because yo do not want to not be able to hunt on any day you need to for sure. Kevin asked the guys about east wind setups, and the guys lay out their thoughts on east west all wind directions, and how important it is to have stands set for the correct wind, time of year. With excellent in and out plans for each stand.

The guys were asked what they think about scent clothing, and scent elimination machines or ozone? They have their thoughts for sure does it work what part of these machines they think work, and are they worth the large sums of money you spend to have these products. Check this weeks show out.

The Obsession 10% rule??? Bill asked the guys about the 10% rule that they use to take the best buck on their properties each year. Karl and Mike talk about the main rule they use to be successful each season with the bow. Its what they call The Obsession 10% rule. It helps keep a good age group of bucks on their lands, and each year they believe helps with their success. Thanks for watching we appreciate each of you.

This week Mike, and Karl talk about how to get the best results on your plots without drilling the seed in the ground. You guys asked us what we thought was the best way to get great results on your plots with over 20yrs of broadcasting experience the guys talk about the do's, and don'ts of broadcasting seed for success in the fall on your property.

The guys were asked when they spray do they spray then till or till then spray how does that work? When do they plant corn, and beans or do they plant corn or beans for their plots? You might find the answers interesting on their views on this or these questions. Thanks for watching remember to subscribe, and leave your comments on this question we want to hear your views.

This week Mike, and Karl discuss the biggest mistakes they see more hunters make year after year to make themselves be unsuccessful during the season. The guys were asked the most common mistakes that they see or have done during the hunting season. These few the guys touch on have helped educate deer year after year, and have also help allot of hunter eat tag soup. Do Not Do The Following!!!! Thanks for watch we appreciate each of you!

This week Bill asked about stabilizers on hunting bows. Why should I use stabilizers on my hunting bow, and does it really help for hunting? Well Bill that is a great question. Karl, and Mike have some very strong opinions about this topic as they believe this is one of the main factors to allot of the hunting success that the guys have had over the last 25 plus years of bowhunting. Thanks for the question Bill, and thank you to everyone that has been watching and subscribing we appreciate each of you.

This week Bill asked about stabilizers on hunting bows. Why should I use stabilizers on my hunting bow, and does it really help for hunting? Well Bill that is a great question. Karl, and Mike have some very strong opinions about this topic as they believe this is one of the main factors to allot of the hunting success that the guys have had over the last 25 plus years of bowhunting. Thanks for the question Bill, and thank you to everyone that has been watching and subscribing we appreciate each of you.

Steve asked the guys. Does a older class bucks core area really shrink like everyone says it does? Karl and Mike discuss this theory, and their experiences with older class bucks, and what they have seen these big deer do. Its a very interesting discussion as this is one of the greatest things to figure out to being successful on shooting big old bucks. Check this podcast out, and thanks for watching we appreciate each of you!

This week on The Obsession Podcast Steve asked the guys about their thoughts on buck to doe ratios on private property? What they thought the good numbers would be on small tracks like we own for buck to doe ratios? Also when we shoot does off the properties, and why is this so important? Mike and Karl see things a little different on this, and they have the discussion on how they each view the ratio deal. Along with when they take does if they take does off of each of there properties. Remember tell us your thoughts on ratios...

You guys asked Mike, and Karl their thoughts on social media bucks, and deer shaming. Which also made us think about another question asked. How do we deal with Haters on Social media, and our thoughts on these people. Well here you go this is what we think of all of it! Thanks for watching remember to subscribe, and leave your feed back in the comments we appreciate each of you.

This week you asked about frost seeding. So here are the thoughts on when why, and what to frost seed. Chemicals when to lay them down which chemicals to use, and when to use them. Also what not to do! It very important to do this correctly for success this fall. Thank you for watching we appreciate each of you.

This week you guys asked us what we thought the most common food plot mistake is for small properties? Well last year Mike, and Karl made the same mistake, and it effected each property differently. So the guys lay out what they did wrong, and what they are doing to change this. Don't make the same mistake we did make a better plan. Thanks for watching we appreciate each of you.

This week James asked the guys how, and what do we do to be so successful on our DIY hunts. Well Karl, and Mike sit down, and discuss what they think it takes to get the job done when you are on a short DIY hunt in other states. Physically, Mentally, Decisions, and how they approach pretty much every aspect of the hunt, and pretty much their everyday lives in general. Preparedness creates success in everything, and the guys explain on this weeks podcast what it takes to be successful. Thanks for listing as always we appreciate each of you!

This week Karl, and Mike were asked what they thought or if there is a difference between QDM management, and a Land manager. Also were they think they fit in with these two very different views in our opinion. Yes we think they are very different in view of how to hunt, and rules I would say of each in our view.

This week we were asked which we thought was a better add on for a small property, and more effective. Mock scrapes or Micro food plots? Well that is a great question, and they both have there place here are our thoughts after 30 yrs of hunting.

This week the guys discuss bedding areas types meaning existing, and new areas you want to install, and enhance, and the best time to put in your bedding areas. Thomas asked us what we thought was the best time to get all of this work done? Well Thomas lets get into it because it is allot of work, and there are time to complete this process because it doesn't happen all at once! Thanks for your question Thomas. We appreciate all of you watching remember to subscribe, and share. Thanks.

This week Mike, and Karl where asked what is the thought process that goes into making their land better each year for bowhunting. Hence the title how to reassess your land for each year. The guys discuss their thoughts on when, and how they decide how, and what to change on the property to make this next hunting season a better hunt. The guys touch on when they think you start the process, what they look for, and when they start the projects to make your next hunting season the one of dreams.

Someone finally asked us. The age old debate has finally been asked. What is better for hunting speed or kinetic energy? Well Mike, and Karl debate themselves a little about the question. The guys have some interesting views on how the see this for a hunting aspect. With over 30 yrs of hunting experience they tell you what their ultimate arrow setup is for speed, and energy, and why they use it. They explain what they think of the debate as a hunter, and what they they look for in a hunting setup for all of the north American game...

increase you odds this fall for the hunt. The guys discuss how they think they will work for movement to help your chances this fall in the woods. They also talk about putting them on the properties they own, and discuss the layouts that they will show you putting them in this season.

Todd asked us what our thoughts are about taking older class bucks, or if we consider the age or do we chase bucks because of score of the rack? Well Todd that is a very good question. Sometimes it depends, and here is how we think about it. Thanks for watching we appreciate each of you remember to ask your question right here in the comments. Thanks for watching.

We where asked did we always want to own our own land?, How long did it take us to get our own place that we own? Of course then what we hear allot from some that come to our homes, and see the mounts on the wall, and the success we have been fortunate enough to have with all of the hard work. IT MUST BE NICE! "What"?

This weeks question came from Scott. What do you guys do to advance the age of your bucks on your properties? Small properties can be a challenge for sure but with the right tactics we believe now is the time to add bucks to the property. With a properly laid plan they will come, and recognize your property as the place to be for the next seasons breeding zone, or like we like to say. The night club of the area during the hunting season for sure. Thanks for watching. These are the tactics we use to attract , and...

This week you guy's asked how do we mentally prep for hunting success. Karl, and Mike talk about all of the things they do each year to try, and limit the variables which we talk about all of the time so they can be successful hunting each season. because you only get that one chance a year at the animal you want usually, and all of the prep will make the difference when that time comes.

This week Karl, and Mike are back with their season in review. Did our land layouts work what are we changing when are we starting? The trifecta how hard was it did we accomplish our goals, and what is next for 2023? Its going to be a great year coming up, and we want to thank all of you for a great season this year. As always we appreciate each of you.

You guys asked us what do we think is a professional hunter or whitetail expert, and do we think we fit that bill. Geez guys that is a interesting question? Well here is the longer answer, and how we think about those two sometime self proclaimed, but not always!!! Jobs!! Enjoy this one, and Merry Christmas!

This week we talk QDM one of you asked us about QDM. How it works , and does it work well here are our thoughts on QDM, and where we stand on this hard to answer question. You might be surprised at some of our thoughts, and where we sit on this. Thanks for watching we appreciate each of you. please remember to leave your comments below we want to hear your thoughts on this subject for sure.