NDA Podcasts Get your deer hunting audio fix!

In July 2021, NDA launched two podcasts — Coffee & Deer and Deer Season 365. We are dedicated to bringing you the latest news and information in deer hunting and management through these podcasts. 

Coffee and Deer Podcast

We’re not all habitat work all the time here at NDA. We know the importance of enjoying the fruits of your labor and that’s the primary focus of the Coffee and Deer podcast. The show is hosted by NDA President and CEO Nick Pinizzotto and his long-time hunting buddy and friend Mike Groman and focuses on hunting heritage and conservation policy. Nick and Mike are typically joined by expert guests — from NDA staff to outdoor writers to policymakers — to share hunting stories and discuss important conservation issues impacting deer and deer hunting. We hope you’ll join us for a fun and informative discussion over coffee about all things deer.

Deer Season 365 Podcast

For the serious deer hunter, deer season never ends. That's why NDA's Deer Season 365 podcast covers every aspect of deer hunting and deer management— from hunting strategy to deer biology and behavior to habitat improvement and more! Join us every-other-week as we talk with deer and habitat experts from all walks of life to bring you the latest in deer hunting and deer management information.

All Podcast Episodes

Conservation, CWD, and Hunter Recruitment on the Family Farm With Doug Duren

May 18, 2022 NDA Staff

Doug Duren is one of the most dedicated conservationists of our time. He’s an Aldo Leopold fan, and his passion for conservation led him to coining the catchy phrase, “It’s not ours, it’s just our…

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You’re Managing Deer Sanctuaries All Wrong With Zack Vucurevich

May 12, 2022 NDA Staff

This week we are talking with wildlife biologist Zack Vucurevich of Whetstone Habitat about deer sanctuary areas. We dive into best practices for choosing a location for, creating and maintaining sanctuary areas on your hunting…

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The Modernizing Access to Our Public Land (MAPLand) Act With TRCP’s Joel Webster

May 4, 2022 NDA Staff

Digital mapping and GPS technologies have revolutionized the ways in which sportsmen and women navigate public lands. By pinpointing a user’s real-time location on the landscape, handheld GPS units and smartphone applications allow hunters and anglers…

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Planning Your First Out-of-State Deer Hunt With Mark Kenyon

Apr 27, 2022 NDA Staff

On this week’s episode of the Deer Season 365 Podcast, we’re talking with Mark Kenyon of Wired to Hunt and MeatEater about planning your first out-of-state deer hunt. We dive into choosing a state and…

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Success in the Turkey Woods, the Loss of a Companion, and Ask NDA Anything

Apr 20, 2022 NDA Staff

Great joy and indescribable sorrow. You get a little bit of both in this emotional episode of the Coffee and Deer podcast. Nick and the doctor start the show by talking a little turkey as…

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No, Fawns Aren’t Odorless: A Deep Dive Into Fawn Behavior and Biology With Dr. John Kilgo

Apr 13, 2022 NDA Staff

In this week’s Deer Season 365 Podcast episode, we are talking whitetail fawns with Dr. John Kilgo. We cover everything from how does choose a location to birth fawns, to a fawn’s first few hours…

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Choosing the Right Hunting Optics and Using Them Effectively With Mark Boardman

Apr 6, 2022 NDA Staff

With so many different optics and specifications to chose from, whether it be binoculars, rifle and shotgun scopes, or spotting scopes, it’s no wonder consumers are easily confused about what to choose for their needs….

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Summer Food Plots: What to Plant, How to Plant One, and Why You Should

Mar 30, 2022 NDA Staff

On this week’s episode of the Deer Season 365 Podcast, we are talking with Ryan Basinger of Westervelt Wildlife Services about summer food plots. Ryan covers why summer food plots are important, what you should…

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