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Best Venison Jerky Recipe

You mentioned a venison Jerky recipe in your recent episode. Any chance you could share that?
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Best Fixed Position Stands

What are your favorite fixed position tree stands?
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Knocking Down Corn

I have 4 1/2 acres of standing corn. Should I knock it down all at once to hunt over, or in stages?
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Bow Tuning Tips

After you set up your bow, do you do any tuning before you sight it in?
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Managing Hunting after an EHD Outbreak

I know you have had some experiences with this; how do you manage hunting after an EHD outbreak?
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Using Scents for Whitetail Hunting

Why don't you use scents for whitetail hunting?
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Why Bucks Leave a Farm

Why do you think older bucks sometimes leave and then come back a year later? What causes that?
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Body Language when Calling Whitetail Bucks

Are there any body language cues you look for when calling to a buck - either before or after calling?
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Where to Get Acorns for Direct Nut Seeding

I want to plant oak trees on old pasture. Where do you get acorns for direct nut seeding?
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Where Bucks Breed Does

Where do bucks take does during the rut? Do the bucks decide or does the doe decide? Would doe bedding areas be a good option?
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When to Start Young Hunters

Is it possible to start children too young and lose them for the future as hunters?
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Walking in the Woods

A tip for how to walk in the woods to fool deer. Looks a lot funnier than it sounds.
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Nocturnal Bucks

Why does it seem like most of my mature buck sightings are during the middle of the night?
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Best Camera for Filming Hunts

It appears you have a new video camera. The picture looks really good. Is that the same one you will use for filming hunts?
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Germination of Broadcast Seeds

I broadcast Big N Beasty onto dry ground. For the past two weeks we have had some rains. Seeing minimal germination, should I plant something else there?
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Best Height for a Ground Blind

How high do you like to place your Redneck Blinds? Five feet or ten feet?
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Practicing with a 3-D Target

What do you think about shooting at a block type target vs a 3-D target for practice?
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First Land Purchase

I am planning to pull together all my available funds and make my first land purchase. What should I prioritize to make this one successful?
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Iowa House Bill 2410

What’s your thoughts on House Bill 2410 in Iowa that would allow non-resident landowners with over 80 acres to get a buck tag every year?
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Over Seeding Clover Plots

My clover plots go dormant in the summer. Would you over-seed clover plots for more summer food?
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Filming Summer Bucks

I love filming bucks in August from my box blinds. How concerned are you about pressuring bucks during summer months?
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What if you Plant too much Seed

I accidentally spread too much seed in my food plot. Should I kill it and start over or let it grow and see what happens?
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How Late You Can Plant Brassicas

How late can you successfully plant brassicas (turnips) in Southern Iowa and still expect to have good results?
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Regenerative Farming Practices for Food Plots

Have you ever looked into regenerative farming practices for planting food plots?
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Cedar Thickets for Whitetail Deer

Seems that some land managers love cedar trees. Why don't you like to have overgrown cedar thickets on your farm?
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No-Till Brassicas

I don't have any serious equipment. Do you think I can plant brassicas right into the dead grass?
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Why Land Sells

Why do you think land changed hands more often where you sold your farm compared to where you are trying to buy now?
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Best Boots for Whitetail Hunting

I would like to try lace up boots for deer hunting. What boots do you wear for early season and what boots for late season?
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Leveling the Buck to Doe Ratio

What did you do on your old farm to bring down the buck to doe ratio in four years?
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Winke Bow Setup

Can you go over the gear list you use when hunting: bow, sight, arrows, broadheads, etc.?
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Breaking Down the new Winke Farm

How many acres of land did you buy and what is the breakdown of trees versus open land?
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When to Upgrade Your Bow

What bow will you be shooting this year? I am still shooting an older bow; when is it time to upgrade?
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How to Build Soil

The power company set some poles in one of my food plots and basically ruined the soil in part of it, what can I do to improve soil quality there?
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Manipulating Deer Trails and Travel Routes

What are your thoughts on creating manmade, artificial pinch points in your habitat to change deer patterns?
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Hiding Trail Cameras

Do you feel that you have to hide trail cameras to keep them from spooking deer and causing them to leave the property?
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How to Harvest Walnut Trees

I am getting ready to cut walnut trees on my property; can you offer some tips to be sure I get a fair deal on my timber?
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Is Now a Good Time to Buy Land?

With the current economic conditions, is this still a good time to buy recreational land?
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My New Farm

I see that you bought a new farm. Congratulations. Producing more media soon?
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Where to Hunt in Iowa

We should have enough points to hunt Iowa in 2023. Which part of the state do you think would be best? We will probably use an outfitter.
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Hunting Swamps

I built a land bridge through my white cedar swamp. Should I hunt that or avoid it?
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Rolling and Cultipacking Seed Beds

I am planting Big N Beasty in July in a clay soil. Do I need to roll that seedbed to get good seed to soil contact?
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Best Food Plot Shape

I will have a few clear cuts on my property after logging. I want to convert them to food plots. What is the best size and shape?
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My Plans for the 2022 Deer Season

What are your plans for the coming season? Will you hunt the lease again or your new farm?
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Bill Winke Creeks & Ditches Book

Where can I get a copy of your Creeks & Ditches book?
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When to Hunt the Whitetail Rut

I have been hunting November 6 - 13 and then November 16-22. Based on your experience, when would you hunt the rut?
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Hunting Land Consulting Service in Pennsylvania

Do you know of anyone who I could call on for land consulting in Pennsylvania?
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Buying Hunting Land with a Home Site in the Middle

Should I buy a property adjoining me even though there is a house right in the middle of it?
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Using Redneck Trailer Blinds

Will making small moves of a Redneck Blind during the season disturb the movement patterns of the deer?
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Bill Winke Consulting

I have read several comments made about you offering a consulting service. Is that service taking place? How do I reach you regarding consulting?
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How to Get More Bucks on Your Land

What can I do to make my farm more appealing to bucks all year around, not just during the rut?
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Hunting Land Investment Quality

Do you think that recreational land, even at the current high prices, is still a good investment?
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Creating Permanent Whitetail Habitat

I have an area of sparse cover. With a five year timeline; how would you improve it for both deer and pheasants?
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Are Mature Bucks too Easy to Kill?

To me, it seems fairly easy to kill mature bucks. Do you ever feel like harvesting a buck you go after is too easy?
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Using Option Contracts to Buy Hunting Land

When you used option contracts in buying land, how did you establish the future selling price for that land?
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What Trees to Cut for Timber Stand Improvement

Can you offer any source for good information about timber stand improvement? Specifically, do you know of any good places to learn more about species identification?
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Recommending a Whitetail Guide in Iowa

I should draw an Iowa tag for next year and I am looking for an outfitter. Can you recommend anyone?
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Where to find a Winke Scent Suit

The Cabela's Winke Scent Suit has been my most effective garment so far for scent control. Any idea where I can get one?
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Pros and Cons of Switchgrass for Deer Habitat

How do you feel about small switchgrass plantings in CRP ground as a way to improve deer habitat?
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Approaching Neighbor with Offer to Buy Land

How do you go about approaching a neighboring landowner if you are interested in possibly purchasing their land?
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How Moon Phases Affect Hunting Strategy

Do the moon phases affect your hunting strategy?
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Deciding Which Does to Shoot

Since does carry some of the genetics that determine a buck fawn's antler size, is there a way to tell which does to shoot and which ones to leave when culling does?
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How to Stay in Shape for Hunting

What about producing a show about how to work out and stay in shape for hunting?
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Planting Corn Food Plots

You say you used to plant your entire farm to corn; did you do that year after year? Did you see declines in production? Did you also have small clover plots for summer food?
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Growing an Outdoor Show on YouTube

Can you give us some tips on how to grow the audience of our outdoor show on YouTube?
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Turning Grassland into Deer Habitat

I bought 95 acres that is mostly brome grass. What can I do to make that a better deer hunting property within the next 15 years?
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When to Shoot Does

How do you know if your property has too many does? When is the best time to shoot them? Will that affect buck hunting in the area?
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Best Farm Size for Deer Hunting

I am in my late 20s and getting started buying hunting land; what is the best size farm? Should I look for more than one location?
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Does Activated Carbon Work?

Does activated carbon technology clothing work or does it just come down to the thoroughness of the hunter?
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Help with Managing Hunting Land

Can you help me lay out my hunting property if I send you aerial photos to look at?
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Late Season Nocturnal Bucks

Why are we only seeing deer on the trail camera way after dark and none during the day?
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Buying Hunting Land

Am I a moron for wanting to emulate you and buy my first hunting land in the next few years?
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Is Glyphosate Safe?

In the past I've been unwilling to use chemicals for killing weeds. In your opinion is glyphosate safe?
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Best Time to Hunt the Rut

What are your thoughts on hunting the third week of November?
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Land Management Consulting Business

Can you give me advice on how to get into the business of helping people manage their hunting land? Is that a high demand business?
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Late Season Public Land Strategies

Can you give me some tips for hunting late season with a muzzleloader on public land?
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Best Clothing for Hunting the Rut

What clothing system do you use to stay warm when hunting during the rut?
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Finding Mature Bucks

I am a young hunter looking for properties that will have mature bucks on them; what features do I need to look for?
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How to Deal with Bad Neighbors

I have a small property with neighbors that make it hard to enjoy my hunting experience; how do you deal with bad neighbors?
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Best Iowa Public Land

I should draw Iowa next year. Where is the best public land in Iowa for bowhunting?
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Choosing a Broadhead

What broadhead did you use this past season and why?
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