Nine Finger Chronicles | Sportsmen's Nation

In this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles podcast, Dan Johnson interviews Eric Barber from Vortex Optics. They discuss hunting strategies for September and out-of-state trips. Eric shares his approach to hunting in September, focusing on the shift in deer behavior and the importance of speed scouting and being mobile. They also discuss Eric's upcoming out-of-state trips to South Dakota and Wisconsin, and how he plans to locate deer and set up in new areas. They cover topics such as finding water sources, identifying deer concentrations, and using decoys. They also discuss the challenges of hunting public land and dealing with limited access and time constraints. Eric emphasizes the importance of being aggressive and making informed decisions based on available intel. They also touch on the mental pressure and time crunch that hunters often feel towards the end of a hunt. Takeaways: September is a critical time for deer hunting, as the shift in deer behavior occurs with the change in food sources and the