In this episode we break down how to get ready for the season in a logical systematic way and how to prepare for the hunt.

Rut Ambush

Logistics Ep. #31

Tommy and Chad have been away from the podcast mic for awhile and in this episode they catch up and talk about this past years whitetail season as well as the upcoming turkey season.

Whitetail Aftermath and Transitioning to the Next Season Ep. #39

In this episode Tommy talks about a buck's instincts to stay alive and how we can you their instincts against them and to gain an advantage while hunting.

Capitalizing On Big Buck's Instincts Ep. #38

In this episode Tommy introduces optimal foraging theory and its importance.  This theory will be discussed in greater detail in an upcoming episode

Introducing Optimal Foraging Theory Ep. #37

This episode recaps Tommy's 2020 whitetail rut experience

Rut Ambush's 2020 Rut Recap Pt. 1 Ep#36

This episode wraps up our advanced Rut Functional series with Jerry Everhart.  This is a must listed going into the key days of the whitetail rut.

Mastering Advanced Rut Functional Hunting with Jerry Everhart Pt. 3 Ep. #35

In this episode Tommy discusses his idea for a hunt trade with a listener.

Hunt Trade 2021 Ep. #34

The mature buck is a hard puzzle to solve and in this episode we talk about solutions to your common problems, how to work through them and how to take ownership of your hunt.

Problem Solving Mature Bucks Ep. #33

We are back in part 2 with Jerry Everhart from the Hunt Fish Journal Podcast and the creator of Rut Functional Hunting.  Jerry continues to break down the science and nuances behind this method of hunting. 

Mastering Advanced Rut Functional Hunting with Jerry Everhart Pt. 2 Ep. #32

We once again talk with Jerry Everhart from the Hunt Fish Journal and the creator of Rut Functional Hunting.  Jerry breaks down the science behind this method of hunting and gives us a better understanding of why it is so effective.

Mastering Advanced Rut Functional Hunting with Jerry Everhart Pt. 1 Ep. #30

Sometimes to be successful you have to change your mindset.  In this episode Tommy talks discusses when the switch flipped for him.

Deliberate Preparation with a Winners Mindset

In this episode Tommy talks science.  What does it take to get the job done and how do we use science to get us there.

Science of the Kill

We get a lot of questions about the specifics of Rut Functional Hunting so in this episode we break everything down step by step.  If you are interested in killing big bucks then you don't want to miss this one.

Rut Functional Hunting-Back to Basics

Once again we talk with Allen Beerman from Knock Em Stiff Outdoors.  Allen provides a wealth of insight into his preparations for the upcoming whitetail season as well as a little dive into the world of hunting elk out west.  Allen also brought some new products for Tommy and Chad to try out.  This is a fun one.

Allen Beerman from Knock Em Stiff Outdoors

In this episode we discuss this past turkey season, what new gear we are using for the upcoming deer season, public land hunting, rut functional hunting along with a lot of randomness.

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Educational based hunting podcast centered around bow hunting whitetail deer and turkey. We aim to provide quality content through research and interviews with hunting companies and experts.