How to Be Successful in Deer Hunting (Tips from a Veteran Hunter)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 9 ก.พ. 2025
- Today, we are joined by a true legend in the world of Warren Womack! Warren tagged his first deer in 1968 and has been a relentless deer hunter ever since. He is best known for keeping a detailed journal of every hunt he has ever been on, and in this video, we dive into his 56+ years of hunting experience deer hunting experience. Subjects:
Warren's most effective deer hunting setup: flow areas
The best hunters are always woodsmen, but what does that mean?
What patterns has Warren noticed after keeping such a detailed hunting journal
How Warren focuses on feed trees to see big numbers of deer
Why buck sign isn't all that important to Warren
How Warren is still hanging and hunting at 80 years old
The best advice Warren has to hunters, both new and experienced
Keeping deer hunting FUN
and TONS more! This episode is a real treasure trove of stories, tips and wisdom from a true woodsman and southern hunting legend.
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I’ve listened to every podcast Warren has ever done. This is the first video podcast setup with him that I’ve seen. Thank you for making the drive to do a video interview with a living legend! Outstanding!
To our knowledge this is the only video podcast he's ever done as well. We are excited to be able to share it with everyone!
"You can count on him" "he helped me""he's dependable" Be the man he's talking about fellas and you'll live a full life.
Awesome! Warren is the man
He absolutely is! Thanks for watching!
THP! Modern legends!
Listening to Warren is like stepping into a masterclass on hunting and life. The wisdom, stories, and principles he shares are unmatched. Huge respect to you for capturing this legend’s insights and preserving them for future generations!
Mr. Warren is a friend of mine and one of the finest fellas you ever meet. He’s the one who taught me i’m proud to know him. A Legend!!
I’d like to meet him.. I’m originally from Oakdale, Louisiana & go down to LA some.
You're a lucky fella.
Man the old timers were such savages I love hearing old woodsmen talk about the deer woods before this new world.LEGEND!
Favorite guest thus far. Didn’t grow up with a presence of a grandfather so this is scratching an itch I didn’t know I had
Old timer got me re-motivated after a couple light til dark days only seeing a couple fawns. Great interview, thanks
Glad you enjoyed it!
You don't have any idea how much a good campfire discussion like this is to people who are navigating their way into hunting completely on their own. As he said, there is a wealth of information on youtube but I value experience over theory every time so thanks from South TX.
80 years old and still hasn't switched to a crossbow. 💪 I could listen to old timers like this all day.
Was thinking the same.
I've been knowing Warren for 15 + years and when I first saw your channel, I wondered why you hadn't interviewed him! As a Biologist, I would tell him with his documentation skills that he should have been a Wildlife Biologist! He taught me so much over the years and I still and love the Loc-On Limit and woodpecker drill system where usable or the strap-on sticks! At 71, Warren is my HERO! Love that Guy!
His generation is the only ones I wanna hear advice from, one of the best interviews yet guys!
Thank you! We are glad you enjoyed it!
It’s great you got Warren Womack on a video podcast. Time to get Gene & Barry Wensel on too! These old timers won’t be around forever and getting their perspectives and collective experiences documented will be immensely helpful for future generations of bowhunters. Randy Ulmer would also be another great interview!
Thanks man! What state does randy live in?
@@thesouthernoutdoorsmen Arizona. May not be a true 'Southern Outdoorsman' but he would be a wealth of knowledge
This episode along with the one with Bobby makes me realize what a treasure it is to be able to listen to two legends in the world of hunting the southern whitetail. Gentlemen like these 2 have the knowledge, experience and wisdom that we all can learn from especially the younger generation of hunters to be able to see just how far hunting has came along. These 2 gentlemen even though by today’s “standards” may be old school, they have done things most will never be able to accomplish or replicate. Being a true woodsman and having to learn how to be successful from your own experiences and mistakes without the luxuries of modern day technology is truly becoming a lost art. I am old enough to remember the days before trail cams, the internet and social media and listening to these 2 episodes really has given me a new appreciation for being able to look back and reminisce on how we used to do it without using what so many these days rely on as necessities to be successful. Such a great episode and really enjoy you guys taking the time to interview folks such as Warren and Bobby. Keep up the great work and stay southern guys!
As a fellow Louisiana hunter, Mr. Warren has been a household name. Man What I’d give to be part of that hunting buddy group back then. The innovation and dedication is admirable. Thanks for all you’ve done for the southern Hunter Mr. Womack.
We agree! Thanks for watching.
The world is full of amazing people that we don't know appreciate yall doing this interview I really enjoyed it
I know Mr. Warren and have talked to him about hunting tactics. He has a ton of knowledge, but everyone can gain knowledge. What he had that made him such a great hunter was drive and he put in the work. Most people, including myself aren't going to dedicate themselves to hunting the way he did.
Two awesome things, Louisiana and Warren Womack. Warren is the real deal.
Warren Womack is the man and a living bowhunting legend in the boot.
I’ve been following Mr Womack for about 5 years now on Facebook and I listened to the podcast you guys did with him 5 years ago as well. Man is a straight killer. Never heard of anyone else more obsessed than him!
He's a living legend no doubt
Ok. First off, great episode. But I really want to give you props for a very thoughtful and intelligent series of questions. You're very good at what you do, and as someone who is good at what he does, I notice, and appreciate. God speed boy, God speed.
Thank you for the kind words. We are glad you enjoyed the conversation.
These interviews are priceless.
Thanks man!
This interview is priceless.
Thank you!
That was great! Appreciate Warren coming on. I have to rewatch this a few times. I never heard of him before
This is my first time finding yalls channel and out of the hundred (maybe thousands) of podcasts I’ve listened to I believe this may be my favorite podcast guest of all time. Unreal the info this guy has
Thanks man! We are glad you found our channel. We have had a lot of guests on the show over the years so we are sure you’ll find other episodes on here you’ll enjoy!
Love that you guys are finding these older guys with a lifetime of experience and knowledge. Keep it up!
The biggest issue with trail cameras in my opinion is that if you don’t get a picture of a buck you want to shoot then you get the idea there’s none in the area. Those cameras only cover a very small percentage of the ground you hunt.
We are glad you liked the interview and we agree with you on the cameras.
Didn’t run cams last year and shot my biggest buck to date. Paid more attention to tracks and sign paid off
This guy is answering all the little questions i never remember to ask
Thanks for chatting with Mr. Warren again can’t wait to hear this one.
My IBEW Brother that helped me hit the road for work and hunting.
What a great interview and fascinating man. Reminds me of the old timers in my home country (my Dad included), who did it all from scratch, on foot, and at a time without internet/GPS etc...
Brilliant. Thank you.
What country are you originally from? Glad you enjoyed it!
Wow! What a legend!....you guys have the best guys on your show!
Thanks man! We are glad you enjoyed this episode!
As always, excellent job guys. To M. Warren, Thankyou for sharing your life with us all. You are truly deserving and a great example of what woodsman ship looks like.
Tuning in from up North. But southern VT so I count myself as worthy of listening heheh. In humble appreciation for what a fellow highly experienced human (who speaks my language) has to offer. Respect!
I've been waiting on this one. Glad that y'all finally got to talk with him.
It was great getting Warren back on the show especially for an in-person interview.
This was one of the best informational podcasts I’ve listened to. The questions were awesome and the years of knowledge were really cool to listen to. Making sure your bow and arrows are set and finding your own way to shoot was about the best info I’ve heard out there. Great podcast.
Love theses podcast they definitely keep me motivated while I’m sick and can’t hunt.😂
We hope you get better man!
Warren is an absolute gentlemen and great story teller. I had the privilege of meeting him in 2021 at a Tethrd Teach N Train in Baton Rouge. It was a memorable event for me. Godspeed Mr. Womack
What a legend. Respect!!!!
Outstanding!
Glad you like it!
Warren! What a legend!
What a great example of a true hunter. Could relate to lot of his methods. I also set up a bow stand for practice in my orchard. Have decoy and helps be ready for the season
We are glad you enjoyed the conversation!
Ready for this warren is the man
Glad yall got another legend on the show!
Man I enjoyed this. What a Bowhunter.
We are glad you enjoyed it!
Warren you are such an inspiration to us bowhunters! Thank you for being such a down to earth brother of the bow and being so humble even though you have accomplished so much. I love to learn from you and hearing your insight about the great personal contest between us and the fantastic animals we enjoy pursuing.
The first time a deer hunted was in 1979. I climbed 2×4 steps & sat on a double 2x4 seat nailed to a branch. I was wearing white tennis shoes, blue jeans & no face protection from the cold. Once I would get down it was hard to walk because my feet would be frozen stiff & the side of my face that was in the wind would be numb. I was 12. The gun I used was a full choke 12 gauge. The gun was longer than I was tall.
Dang the deer hunted you?
@@GooberGunkThe3rd-ik2tl Pretty much....😂
Fantastic Interview. Awesome You Guys are going and traveling to these Guys. Keep up the Good Work!
Thank you!
Completely awesome
Thanks man!
The four years I was at Willow Point on the Mississippi River working as a guide, I wore out a pair of Lacrosse rubber boots each year. That takes lots of steps to nearly wear a pair of those slick. It took that much scouting to keep clients on fresh sign.
Good to hear from you , Mr. Warren.glad you re doing good.
I am astonished how hip this guy is at 80. Listen to his conversational cadence and the words and concepts he connects. He is fully in the present while remaining a reliable connection to the past. I never heard of Warren but I want to know more. Is his journal that is repeatedly referenced available for purchase?
I really identify with this Gentleman. I will be 60 this December. I am an Industrial Electrician. I have been a Traditional Bowhunter for 4 decades. I went through a trophy hunter phase. Probably by 30 I realized the real trophy was the meat to feed my family. I still kill big bucks if they come by but, I might be out of tags before the big one comes by.
im a gun hunter. i have a bow but have never taken the time to take hunter safety for bow due to bow season being one of my busiest seasons. ive never heard of this guy but other than using stands i use a LOT of the same methods just from walking out and learning on my own. my dad turned me onto hunting at a very young age but died 2 days before i turned 21 so i never truly got all his knowledge so i had to figure it out myself. i did kill an 8 pointer. 160 lbs once with two broken antlers. he just had stubs for antlers but other than that…. ive shot at some nice deer but still havent gotten my racked buck. im trying though. eventually i will get one. but its very reassuring to hear this guy talk about my style of hunting.
This was an awesome podcast!.. He’s a wealth of knowledge! Thanks for sharing!👌👍
this guy is a legend
As a pipefitter welder,and a bow hunter it was nice to hear about the initial design of a lock on stand.
Thanks guys an a big thanks to Mr Warren!!
Great interview. Listening to Warren has taught me a lot over the years. He has a great video on his TH-cam channel on how to field quarter a deer. I recommend people watch if you haven't done it before.
Louisiana legend
I live in pa ,and my father made a climbing tree stand in the mid 60's and then later on before the 80's started using the baker treestand, i was using a baker when i started bowhunting in 79 at 10 yo, my dad was bowhunting in his teens in the early 60's
EXCELLENT information from a solid pioneer 🏹👍🏻🤩
I am in that flow area that has changed... my flow area got logged after 18 years of being in the prime location.
This is a great interview.
Awesome podcasts and guests. Shoot straight wackem and stackem
Thanks man!
This was PRICELESS
That was a great interview.
Thank you! Glad you liked it!
@@thesouthernoutdoorsmen He lives near me. He is a very good person.
I've said you have to see their eye lashes before that makes me happy to hear this... This old boy is a man, not to many hunters like this anymore
I could understand what he was saying about not wanting to get hurt in the fall and miss the hunting season Because I need a double hip replacement And I need to have it right now but I won't do it until after the November rut I'm scheduled for December 2nd
We hope your hip replacements go well! Thank you for watching!
First time listener, that was great!
Best one yet!
1st trail cam I used was 35 mm. Load a role of 36 and wait till all or most pics were taken. Then you had to get the film developed and look at the picture. Defiantly a process and that was early 2000’s . I still have one that works .
I hunt exactly how this fellar hunted in his prime. Some stand hunting mixed with some still hunting scouting mixed in and never spend a ton of time in one tree.
Good conversation 🦌
If arrows aren’t flying the deer aren’t dying”❤
An eye opener podcast!
Thanks guys !
You bet!
I'm a old bowhunter myself. Took my first in 1970. So I know what he's saying. Pretty cool.
love it , great old fella wish youd have him due trad bow tutorial
This podcast is never not good. 👍
Thanks man!
First time watching your content one he'll of a man yall interviewed you got my subscription
Awesome show
Thank you!
Legend
I ain’t even gonna lie. I would get so lost if I hunted like this. But it sounds amazing
Great info! OG hunter!
I like the stories of how to hunt before all the technology took over. Find some more of these guys!
We are working on it! Thanks for watching
Awesome!
awesome !!
Good, Thx
"Make a mountain out of a mole hill to make them feel better out of solving a problem " that's truth
Legendary
Please more episodes about hunting South Carolina .😊
The best!
A hill side of mountain laurels is my main "flow area" i look for
Legend
At 1:20:00. I felt that. Walking with 100lbs of decoys and gear across half mile of wet chisel plow. I now have an ALICE pack for the past couple years thank god.
I would like to see a movie of some of his hunts .
I was wondering if you would ever get him on here. I grew up down the road from him.
God bless him
We are so blessed to have such a strong deer population these days with many areas just 40 years ago having zero! Now the USA has more deer than have even existed pre colonial.
I'm just now getting around to reading these comments and wanted to say... Thank You, to all that took time to watch this podcast. I'm overwhelmed by your interest, support and positive comments. Best wishes to all.
Thank you sir for taking the time to share some of your knowledge it is truly appreciated
For those that don't know, an ALICE pack is the best way to pack a deer out over long distances. I say the best but I bought mine 20+ years ago and haven't tried anything else since.