50 Year Deer Biologist Reveals The Truth About “Nocturnal” Bucks | Larry Weishuhn

Larry Weishuhn has spent over 50 years studying, managing, and hunting whitetail deer across North America. In this episode, Larry shares lessons learned from decades as a wildlife biologist, including why mature bucks seem to disappear, what hunters misunderstand about deer movement, and how habitat, nutrition, and age shape deer populations. In this episode: • Why hunters think mature bucks are gone when they’re still on the property • The truth about “nocturnal” bucks and midday deer movement • Larry’s experience managing whitetail populations across Texas and the Southeast • What helicopter surveys taught him about deer behavior and habitat • Surviving 13 helicopter crashes • How nutrition impacts antler growth, body size, and herd health • The role of age, genetics, and habitat in producing mature bucks • Whether hunters can actually influence deer genetics through harvest strategies • Why some bucks move miles from where they’ve spent most of the year • Common mistakes hunters make when evaluating deer herds • The biggest changes Larry has seen in whitetail hunting over the last 50+ years Make sure to check out our friends at @Team Texas Wild Join our Circle Community here - ⁠https://the-southern-outdoorsmen.circ...