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In this episode, Matty is joined by Kip Adams (@kipadams_nda), the Chief Conservation Officer for the National Deer Association (@deerassociation), to talk about all things whitetail, conservation, and the evolving role of hunters.
Kip brings over two decades of experience in wildlife biology and land management. In this conversation, we dig into deer behavior, nutrition, and management strategies, and how hunters can make better decisions in the field and in the off-season.
We also touch on the science behind antler growth, buck-to-doe ratios, and habitat improvement tips that the average hunter can apply.
If you want to become a better hunter, it starts with a deep understanding of your target. This episode takes the data collected over the past 23 years from the National Deer Association in America and compiles it in one place for you to learn all you need to know.

Podcast Topics:
How Kip got into deer conservation and his time with the NDA
Declining hunter numbers in the U.S.
Buck and doe movement in the rut and how it can help dictate your hunting outcomes
Antler size myths vs. science: what determines growth potential
Improving your hunting property for both habitat and herd health
Understanding “predator-prey balance” and what we can learn from it
Why hunter numbers matter and how recruitment efforts are changing
Kip’s take on Australia's bowhunting challenges and advocacy needs

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Kips Adam - Instagram: @kipadams_nda
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00:00 Intro
01:20 Kip Adams on Hunting & Conservation
03:40 Hunters as Wildlife Stewards
06:00 Venison as High-Quality Food Source
08:40 Whitetail Deer Movements Explained
11:20 Yearling Bucks Dispersal Patterns
14:00 Whitetail Rut Behavior & Excursions
17:00 Doe Breeding Cycles & Twins
19:20 What Really Triggers the Rut
22:00 Fawn Survival and Recruitment Rates
24:40 Why Hunters Must Harvest Does
27:00 Decline of Hunter Numbers in US
29:00 Field to Fork Hunting Programs
31:40 Managing Healthy Herd Sex Ratios
34:00 Antler Growth Factors & Myths
38:40 How Injuries Impact Antlers
40:20 When Deer Begin Breeding
43:00 Food Plots & Habitat Management
47:00 Edge Habitat and Deer Feeding
49:00 Salt Licks, Minerals & Deer Nutrition
52:00 Chronic Wasting Disease Explained
56:20 Wolf Reintroduction and Deer Herds
01:01:00 Kip’s Favorite Hunting Story
01:05:00 Patience and Deer Calling Tips
01:09:00 Tick Infestation in Deer
01:12:00 Final Advice for Bowhunters