810 - How He Finds Bigger Bucks on Public Than Private | Chris Jones
810 - How He Finds Bigger Bucks on Public Than Private | Chris Jones  
Podcast: The Southern Outdoorsmen Hunting Podcast
Published On: Mon Jul 20 2026
Description: Today, Chris Jones of South Carolina joins us to discuss what it really takes to consistently find mature whitetails on public land. From breaking common hunting myths to reading overlooked terrain features, Chris shares the mindset and woodsmanship that have helped him tag big bucks where most hunters assume the odds are stacked against them.In this episode:Why Chris believes he’s found bigger bucks on public land than he ever did on privateThe biggest misconceptions hunters have about public land pressureHow to identify overlooked areas where mature bucks actually liveWhy miles walked often matter more than hours spent in a treeThe scouting strategy that changed the way Chris huntsUsing topography, access, and human behavior to your advantageWhy “hard-to-reach” isn’t always as far as people thinkThe importance of woodsmanship over relying solely on technologyHow Chris approaches postseason scouting and e-scouting togetherCommon mistakes hunters make when searching for mature buck beddingDeveloping confidence to hunt your own plan instead of following the crowdPractical advice for becoming a more consistent deer hunter, regardless of where you huntCheck out Chris' YouTube channel here - https://www.youtube.com/@Simpleman667Join our Circle Community here - ⁠https://the-southern-outdoorsmen.circle.so/checkout/join-the-community⁠Got a question for the show? Submit a listener Q&A form - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1uMXPGrab some Southern Outdoorsmen merch here - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1u4aKJoin Woodsman Wire - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1u4aRUse code “SOUTHERN” for a discount on Whitetail Hill food plot seed & trees - https://linkly.link/2myBPUse the promo code “southern” for a discount on your OnX Hunt membership here - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1tyfmCheck out Latitude Outdoors for your mobile hunting gear - https://2ly.link/1zVDIUse code TSOP15 for a discount on Mossy Oak - https://linkly.link/2ERb8Use code SOUTHERN20 for a discount on all Vortex apparel, including eyewearHave you tagged a deer using something you heard on the show? Submit your listener success story here - Share Your Story HereNOTE: Not all advertisements run on this show are endorsed by The Southern Outdoorsmen Podcast unless an ad is read by one of the hosts. Our Sponsors:* Check out Outdoorsy and use my code OUTDOORSMEN for a great deal: https://www.outdoorsy.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy