What Mature Bucks Do That Most Hunters Never See

Chris Hood has spent a lifetime immersed in the hunting industry. From his family's involvement with Predator Camo to his work as a professional outdoor photographer, host of Cabela's Signature Outdoor Adventures, and founder of LVLHED, Chris has seen every side of the hunting world. In this episode, we dive into mature buck behavior, land management, hunting pressure, and the lessons Chris has learned from decades of chasing older age-class whitetails. If you're serious about hunting mature bucks, improving your property, and learning from someone who's spent decades in the industry, this is an episode you won't want to miss. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the show. 0:00 - Meet Chris Hood & Total Archery Challenge 7:40 - The History of Predator Camo 17:59 - Outdoor Photography, Cabela's & Industry Stories 28:24 - Western Hunting Tags, Draws & Planning Hunts 35:45 - Kansas Deer Hunting & Age-Over-Score Management 44:38 - Managing Farms for Mature Bucks 56:41 - What a 9.5-Year-Old Buck Taught Him 1:06:41 - Wind, Thermals & Hunting Smart Deer 1:21:35 - Neighbor Relations, Baiting & Deer Management 1:36:29 - Losing the Family Cabin in a Devastating Fire 1:49:31 - Predator Camo's Future & Hunting Industry Advice 2:06:29 - Bow Tuning, Third Axis & Building Confidence Check out LVLHED: https://www.lvlhed.com/ Check out Chris' photos: https://www.chrishoodphotography.com/ SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL:    / huntrtube   Shop HUNTR Merch: https://wearehuntr.com/ HUNTR Podcast is presented by: Hoyt Archery: https://hoyt.com (Code HUNTR for 20% off apparel) DeerGro: https://www.deergro.com (Code HUNTR for 15% off) Predator Camo: https://www.predatorcamo.com/ (Code HUNTR for 20% off) Beast Broadheads: https://beastbroadheads.com/ (Code HUNTR for 10% off) Lone Wolf Custom Gear: https://www.lonewolfcustomgear.com/ (Code HUNTR for 10% off your first purchase) RackHub: https://www.rack-hub.com/huntr (Code HUNTR for 10% off) Pure Wildlife Blends: https://www.purewildlifeblends.com (Code HUNTR for 10% off) Primos: https://www.primos.com/ (Code HUNTR for 15% off) Bushnell: https://www.bushnell.com/ (Code HUNTR for 15% off) Gateway 1 Boots: https://gateway1boots-usa.com/ (Code HUNTR for 15% off) HHA: https://www.hhasports.com/ #deerhunting #whitetails #maturebucks #bowhunting #huntingpodcast #whitetailhunting #deerseason #bigbucks #landmanagement #huntingtips