Back 40
Back 40
Back 40 dives deep into the world of whitetails, one burning question at a time. In each episode, host Jake Hofer sits down with multiple seasoned whitetail experts to tackle a whitetail conundrum facing hunters today. From controversial tactics to evolving strategies and mindset-shifting opinions, this is where perspectives collide. Whether you're managing your first forty acres or hunting whitet…Social links:
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Ep. 1079: Rut Fresh Radio - Push In or Stay Back? Hunting Close to Buck Bedding
How close is too close? This week, Jack Huston (Missouri), Scott Peceny (Michigan), and Christian Babcock (Oklahoma) join the show with fresh, boots-on-the-ground reports from across whitetail country. The conversation centers around hunting close to bedding areas: how tight these hunters are willi…
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Ep. 1077: Back 40 - Four Decisions Most Hunters Make That Cost Them More Deer Than They Realize
In this episode of Back 40, Jake Hofer sits down with Bill Winke, Jeff Sturgis, Adam Keith, and Aaron Warbritton to tackle four decisions that could be costing hunters more deer than they realize. From knowing when to make a move to recognizing when it’s time to change your approach, each guest sha…
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Ep. 1076: Rut Fresh Radio - October 1 Game Plan: Fresh Buck Sign and Food Sources
October is here! Tune in for fresh, boots-on-the-ground reports from hunters across the country. This week, Josh Teulker (Indiana), Alex Comstock (Minnesota), and Josh Profit (Kentucky) join the show to share what they’re seeing, hearing, and experiencing in the woods right now. From shifting food …
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Ep. 1073: Rut Fresh Radio - Acorns Are Changing Everything: Where Bucks Are Bedding Now
Rut Fresh Radio is back for 2026! We’re kicking off the season with fresh, boots-on-the-ground reports from hunters across the country. This week, Cameron Derr (North Dakota/Ohio), Kevin Lathe (Maryland), Clay Mervar (North Carolina), and Jake Fleischman (Wisconsin) join the show to break down what…
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Ep. 1071: Back 40 - What is the Single Best Week of the Fall to Hunt Whitetails?
In this episode of Back 40, Jake Hofer asks Bill Winke, Jeff Sturgis, Adam Keith, and Aaron Warbritton to each choose the week they would circle on the calendar if they had to make one educated bet. Presented by Moultrie Connect with Jake Hofer and MeatEater MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twi…
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Ep. 1067: Back 40 - Every Time I Scout I Feel Like I'm Hurting my Chances
Every time you scout, are you actually making the property harder to hunt? In this episode, Adam Keith, Aaron Warbritton, Bill Winke, and Jeff Sturgis break down one of the biggest dilemmas in whitetail hunting: how do you learn enough about a property to kill a mature buck without educating him in…
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Ep. 1063: Back 40 - If You Could Only Follow Five Deer Hunting Rules, What Would They Be?
What if you could only follow five deer hunting rules for the rest of your life? In this episode, Adam Keith, Aaron Warbritton, Bill Winke, and Jeff Sturgis each break down the five rules they believe matter most for consistently killing mature whitetails. We cover everything from wind and access t…
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Ep. 1059: Back 40 - What's One Thing Every Hunter Is Making Way Too Complicated?
Before planting food plots or cutting a single tree, where should you focus your attention? Adam Keith, Aaron Warbritton, Bill Winke, and Jeff Sturgis explain how they evaluate a raw hunting property from the ground up. You'll hear how they identify the natural features that consistently produce ma…
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Ep. 1055: Back 40 - Finding the Best Place on A Property That has Had Little to No Improvements
Where should you start when you walk onto a completely raw property? In this episode, we break down the exact process for identifying the highest-impact locations for chasing whitetails. Joined by Adam Keith, Aaron Warbritton, Bill Winke, and Jeff Sturgis, we compare how each guest approaches a bra…
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Ep. 1047: Back 40 - Affordable Habitat Projects That Actually Work
When it comes to improving a hunting property, it's easy to think you need a big budget to make a big impact. The reality? Some of the most effective habitat projects are also some of the most affordable. In this episode of Back 40, we asked a panel of experienced deer hunters and land managers to …
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