ROAMing Around with Nate and Skeeter

The Bowhunter Chronicles Podcast - Episode 424: ROAMing Around with Nate and Skeeter On this episode of the Bowhunter Chronicles Adam Nate and Skeeter discuss their seasons so far as well as a wild story of a 46.8-pound Michigan coyote charging to within yards, and the conversation turns to the hunting decisions that shape a successful deer season. Adam and Nate of the Bowhunter Chronicles Podcast sit down with Skeeter Beckman to talk nighttime coyote hunting, October whitetail movement, trail-camera patterns, hunting goals, and scouting unfamiliar ground ahead of the rut. Skeeter recounts an intense coyote hunt in a cut cornfield, using coyote howls and an aggressive fight sound to bring in a massive dog. The crew discusses the close-range encounter, follow-up calling techniques, and why changing sounds after a shot can bring other coyotes into the area. The conversation then shifts to whitetail deer hunting as warm temperatures, shifting winds, unusual thermals, and unpredictable deer activity challenge the hunters' plans. Adam, Nate, and Skeeter compare their approaches to mature bucks, scrape activity, passing deer, and deciding what success actually means. From Nate's pursuit of bucks over 150 inches to Skeeter's focus on memorable encounters and hunting experiences, they explore why every hunter's goals can look different. The crew also breaks down practical strategies for scouting out-of-state deer hunting properties, including digital maps, access points, terrain, oak cover, food and water sources, travel corridors, wind direction, and fresh sign. They discuss hunting cooler bottoms and thick cover during warm weather, validating map-based assumptions in the field, and knowing when to abandon an unproductive spot. Whether you're preparing for the Michigan rut, planning a Kansas whitetail trip, chasing coyotes, or trying to make better decisions in the deer woods, this episode offers practical hunting insight and honest conversations from the field. Topics include: Michigan coyote hunting, whitetail deer hunting, bowhunting strategies, deer scouting, out-of-state hunting, rut preparation, trail-camera patterns, mature buck management, scrape hunting, digital mapping, and adapting to changing weather and deer movement. Subscribe to the Bowhunter Chronicles Podcast for more bowhunting stories, whitetail tactics, scouting strategies, and conversations with hunters who put in the work. https://huntworthgear.com/ https://www.yellowstone.ai/  - CHRONICLES for 15% off https://www.paintedarrow.com - BHC15 for 15% off https://www.spartanforge.ai (https://www.spartanforge.ai/)  - save 25% with code bowhunter   https://www.latitudeoutdoors.com (https://www.latitudeoutdoors.com/) s https://www.zingerfletches.com (https://www.zingerfletches.com/) https://www.bigshottargets.com (https://www.bigshottargets.com/)   https://genesis3dprinting.com (https://genesis3dprinting.com/) https://vitalizeseed.com (https://vitalizeseed.com/) http://bit.ly/BHCPatreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices