719 - Early Season Mature Bucks & Old School Hunting with Tony Myers | THROWBACK

The Southern Outdoorsmen Hunting Podcast

In this throwback episode, we sit down with our friend Tony Myers, a veteran Alabama hunter who’s been chasing deer since the 1970s. Tony shares lessons he learned from old-timers in the early days, how deer behavior shifted after dog hunting was banned, and the subtle signs that separate consistent hunters from the rest.

We dive into:

  • Early season scouting strategies and why Tony likes to push close before opener.
  • Key deer foods like greenbrier, honeysuckle, and white oaks — and how feeding patterns change through the season.
  • Reading subtle sign, browse lines, and trail intersections most hunters overlook.
  • Stories of chasing mature bucks in low-density areas and the patience it takes to succeed on public land.

Tony’s insights on observation, timing, and woodsmanship will help you sharpen your early season game.


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Use code TSOP15 for a discount on Mossy Oak - https://linkly.link/2ERb8


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Use code SOUTHERN20 for a discount on all vortex apparel, including eyewear


Use code “SOUTHERN25” for a discount on Houndstooth Game Calls: https://2ly.link/24tFz


Have you tagged a deer using something you heard on the show? Submit your listener success story here - Share Your Story Here


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In this throwback episode, we sit down with our friend Tony Myers, a veteran Alabama hunter who’s been chasing deer since the 1970s. Tony shares lessons he learned from old-timers in the early days, how deer behavior shifted after dog hunting was banned, and the subtle signs that separate consistent hunters from the rest.

We dive into:

  • Early season scouting strategies and why Tony likes to push close before opener.
  • Key deer foods like greenbrier, honeysuckle, and white oaks — and how feeding patterns change through the season.
  • Reading subtle sign, browse lines, and trail intersections most hunters overlook.
  • Stories of chasing mature bucks in low-density areas and the patience it takes to succeed on public land.

Tony’s insights on observation, timing, and woodsmanship will help you sharpen your early season game.


Got a question for the show? Submit a listener Q&A form - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1uMXP


Grab some Southern Outdoorsmen merch here - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1u4aK


Join Woodsman Wire - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1u4aR


Use the promo code “southern” for a discount on your OnX Hunt membership here - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1tyfm


Check out Latitude Outdoors for your mobile hunting gear - https://2ly.link/1zVDI


Use code TSOP15 for a discount on Mossy Oak - https://linkly.link/2ERb8


Save 10% on your next Vortex Optics order at eurooptic.com using the Promo Code “southern10” - https://2ly.link/1wyYO


Use code SOUTHERN20 for a discount on all vortex apparel, including eyewear


Use code “SOUTHERN25” for a discount on Houndstooth Game Calls: https://2ly.link/24tFz


Have you tagged a deer using something you heard on the show? Submit your listener success story here - Share Your Story Here


Come chat with us on our Thursday Hunter Hangouts! Join our patreon - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1uMXU


NOTE: Not all advertisements run on this show are endorsed by The Southern Outdoorsmen Podcast unless an ad is read by one of the hosts. 



Our Sponsors:
* Check out MyBookie and use my code SOUTHERNOUTDOORSMEN for a great deal: https://www.mybookie.ag
* Check out Omaha Steaks and use our code BEEF for a great deal: https://www.omahasteaks.com
* Check out TruDiagnostic and use our code SOUTHERNOUTDOORSMEN for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com


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2025-09-04 80 min Transcript
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