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Chasin’ the Rut Season 2 Ep. 2: The Cold Front Switch | How to Hunt the October 20–25 Sweet Spot

It’s finally here — the first real cold front of October, and deer movement is about to blow wide open. In this week’s Chasin’ the Rut, Evan breaks down exactly how to hunt the October 20–25 window across Minnesota and the upper Midwest. From a youth season recap to mid-week cold-front strategy, stand setups, and daily game-plan breakdowns — this is the week mature bucks start showing in daylight. Buck sign is popping, scrapes are hot, and the pre-rut window is cracking open. Get ready — it’s go time.
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The Migration Minute: Cal Ness from Midwest Flyways

In the first episode of The Migration Minute, Luke sits down with Cal Ness from Midwest Flyways to kick off the new series and talk early-season waterfowl. They break down what Cal’s been seeing across the Midwest for early-to-mid October migration, how he’s adjusting his spreads and calling as the first big pushes of birds roll through, and the small details that make a big difference this time of year. Cal also shares one piece of advice for every waterfowl hunter heading into the heart of the season — a simple reminder to stay patient, adaptable, and grateful for time in the blind.
 
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Episode 84: The Great Debate: Moon vs. Weather — and the Truth Behind the October Lull

In this episode, Evan and Luke break down one of deer hunting’s longest-running debates — moon vs. weather — and uncover what’s actually happening when deer appear to disappear.
They dig into real movement data, talk through how changing food sources and cover shifts influence daylight activity, and explain why it’s not that deer stop moving — it’s that they move differently.
From cold fronts and barometric pressure to staging areas and scrape timing, this one’s packed with insights to help you adjust when early October feels slow.
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Chasin’ the Rut Season 2 Ep. 1 | October Bowhunting Tactics | Tail End of the Lull (Dan Johnson, Shane Simpson, Cody Butler)

Chasin’ the Rut is back for Season 2.We’re rolling into the week of October 13th–19th, right on the tail end of the October lull — that stretch when whitetail movement slows, temperatures swing, and hunters start wondering when things will break loose.
In this episode, we’re revisiting powerful conversations with three experienced bowhunters: Dan Johnson from Sportsman’s Empire, Shane Simpson, and Cody Butler.
They share practical, field-tested advice for the heart of October, including:
How to simplify your approach and hunt smarter using terrain and real-time sign (Dan Johnson)
How to adapt to shifting food sources and early-season pressure (Shane Simpson)
How discipline and timing can make the difference when the woods feel slow (Cody Butler)
Whether you’re hunting public land or hanging stands on the home farm, this episode will help you make the most of October deer movement and prepare for whats to come
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Friday Fuel: Forgive and Be Free

In this Friday Fuel, Evan shares a powerful reminder that forgiveness isn’t forgetting—it’s freedom. Drawing from Colossians 3:13, he unpacks how letting go of bitterness opens the door to peace, healing, and purpose. Life is short, and we weren’t created to live chained to anger or resentment. God calls us to forgive just as He forgave us—to hand over the weight, walk in grace, and live free.
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Episode 83: Tracking and Hunting Deer in October with Shane Simpson

This week on Wild Faith, I’m joined by Shane Simpson — hunter, tracker, and founder of TRAKR — for a deep dive into early season bowhunting and deer recovery. We kick things off catching up on life and hearing about Shane’s first hunts of the year before getting into his background — from growing up hunting with family to tracking wounded deer each season with his dog, Callie.
Shane shares insight on early-season whitetail patterns, the biggest mistakes bowhunters make in October, and how things like pressure and temperature affect movement. We also talk about how tracking has changed his approach to hunting, his dive into traditional archery, and what’s new with the TRAKR app that’s helping connect hunters and trackers across the country.
If you’re into bowhunting, whitetails, deer tracking, or learning how tech and tradition come together in the woods, you’ll love this one.
 
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Bucks and Ducks: Season Finale Episode

In this final episode of the season, we kick things off by announcing the winner of our Bucks and Ducks Final Episode Giveaway. Thank you to everyone who entered and supported us this fall—tune in to hear who won.
We dive into some early and mid-season hunting strategy, including:
The best times of day to hunt ducks as the migration ramps up
Tactics for hunting morning bedding areas for early to mid-season bucks
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From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for all the love, support, and listens this season. We’ll be back in just a couple of weeks with new weekly segments like Chasing the Rut and Migration Minute, bringing you more stories, strategy, and faith-filled adventures.
Good luck hunting.
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Friday Fuel: Keep Going When Life Gets Hard | Finding Strength in God Through Struggles

Are you ready to give up? Feeling overwhelmed, burned out, and like the fight is too heavy to keep going? You’re not alone. Life has a way of piling on stress, pressure, and pain — but the truth is, God has not called you to quit. He has called you to endure, to rise, and to find your strength in Him.
 
In this Friday Fuel, we dive deep into what it really means to keep going when life gets overwhelming. We’ll talk about the battles every man faces, why quitting feels easier, and how the enemy uses exhaustion to try and break us down. But more importantly, we’ll look at how Jesus invites us to lay our burdens at His feet and receive a strength that never runs dry.
 
🔑 Key Scriptures in this episode:
Matthew 11:28 — “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened…”
Galatians 6:9 — “Do not grow weary in doing good…”
Isaiah 41:10 — “I will strengthen you and help you…”
 
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