Truth From The Stand Deer Hunting Podcast

In this episode of the Truth From The Stand podcast, I sit down with Derrick Dixon to dig into some next-level whitetail insights. Derrick has been blending old-school woodsmanship with cutting-edge drone research, and what he’s uncovering about deer behavior—especially around wind shifts, thermals, and how individual bucks move—is flat-out fascinating. We talk about the legacy of land management, the balance between hunting and photography, and those “aha” moments you only get from being in the field day after day. From pre-rut patterns to the chaos of peak rut, Derrick lays out strategies that prove the value of scouting, adaptability, and keeping things hands-on, no matter how much technology you use. WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 458 The move from hunting to wildlife photography opened the door to deeper research opportunities. Using drones has revealed new details about deer movement, wind shifts, and unique individual behaviors. Bucks often show personality-driven patterns—home range size, tr