Amazing to see how years later this woodsman is moved to tears, humbled and grateful, just thinking about a particular buck. This is an outstanding episode.
This guy is the real deal. Puts all these wanna be deer hunter shows on TV and RUclips today to shame. He gets it more than most will ever understand while they chase the next 200” whitetail. Thank you for interviewing him. A true woodsman and outdoorsman. The best kind of representation of our HOBBY out there.
Fellas I hate to tell yall this but yall might as well go ahead and retire because you won’t ever have a better episode and or guest than that guy there. Hands down best show yet
I’m glad to see y’all interviewing some Louisiana hunters. I could listen to Mr Jody tell hunting stories all day. I just moved from south Louisiana to North Carolina. 2 seasons bowhunting in the swamp on public and got nothing. 1 month in North Carolina and I already got my first deer on public. That swamp is like a different world.
Florida hunter here, the swamp is a whole different beast. I have went on a few trips out west and in the Midwest corn fields and it is laughably easy in comparison.
I appreciate you guys bringing these type of hunters on. This is what real deer hunting is about. Not inches, not technology, not doing anything you can to make it as easy as possible to kill the biggest deer possible. This guy is the essence of true deer hunting.
Turned 40, I’m from west Baltimore and never hunted a day in my life. Took our state hunters ed course only to be able to legally purchase a handgun. (Maryland laws) Listening to this man love of the game convinced me to attempt my 1st hunt. We are allowed unlimited deer here. Deer damn near like rats in Baltimore’s region. They begging us to take them. Great episode also my 1st. The algorithm is wild!
If you can kill a good deer in these places he’s speaking of, you can kill a good deer anywhere. Takes a special person to hunt these swamp deer. Awesome interview!
One story reminded me...I overslept at a lease, left about 10:00am and told camp boss I was going to get a deer. We hadn't heard a shot. I took off on 4 wheeler, crossed creek and started setting up a folding chair/net (kinda like Ben Lee). A big buck came running through and I got him, loaded up and back to camp in about 20 minutes from time I left. Camp boss said "I thought you were going to get a deer?" I said I did. He thought I was joking. I said I wasn't. He said "Let's go get it". I told him it was hanging up already. First shot of the day, he just knew I hadn't made to the spot yet. He didn't believe me until everyone else got back.😂 I got lucky...thanked God
Listening to this brought me back to talkin with my late grandpaw. I try to keep my cajun accent as much as possible but its sad that I don't hear it that much any more.
Being from Lafayette and hunting deer in Louisiana for 47 years, deer hunting here revolves strictly around the P's Pressure People Poachers Predators Pigs The bottom 4 p's all really translate to the first P and that is Pressure, hell the rut dates in area 6 even rut around pressure, the later it gets the better it gets because the deer are waiting for people to clear out the woods. I've got pictures of rubs and scrapes very very fresh and in large numbers in March and even into early April when its been a really mild winter as the warm weather helps them keep their antlers longer are so I've been told Moon phase, rut, feed, etc., you can all but chuck all of that unless your on the big high dollar island clubs in the river like Davis, Giles or Glasscock to name a few or a few other choice properties across the state where land holding is super larger and pressure is super low. Other than that hunt around the P's and you gonna kill. em. The pressure here is like no where in the South.
I have seen fawns here in Florida that couldn't have possibly been sired by a buck with hard horns, the dates just don't add up. I am convinced they will still breed given a doe in estrus.
I'm gonna add on to what so many others here are struck by. I don't think there is anything in that house that I admire more than his pure gratitude, humility, passion and appreciation for his experiences. We all got educated here today.
Alotta people don't get why this man's gettin choked up over a 130-140" deer, come hunt the Louisiana swamps and see jus how much work and determination it takes to pull one out. It truly is the biggest reward you can work for!
I hunt the Atchafalaya swamp when the waters high the bucks get on the ridges and easy to kill. Thats why they close the season early during high water
As strictly a swamp hunter in Georgia it's crazy how similar me and this fellow think and hunt. Iv told hundreds of people how I don't hunt food plots I like to get deep in a flooded cypress in bottom and ambush them and have killed 2 wall hangers in a flooded cypress bottom with rubs almost underwater and using the water as a early detection method.
Wish I had that around me here in Vermont. I've covered miles of woods and can't find any fresh rubs or scraps. And when I do I fallow it straight into posted land and can never get an opportunity to hunt it. I've knocked on so many doors and everyone says no. So frustrating in vt. Any advice on what to do. I live in franklin county vt. Virtually no public.
I disagree Jonah.. you have to hunt your own hunt regardless of what any one else is doing. I have also seen more hunters in the woods during bow season but it’s not actually affecting my hunting. scout more and get in those bedding areas. You’re going to have your successes either way brother 🤝
That’s personal preference. I feel like you can learn more with a video podcast.Just to see how passionate Mr Jody is about deer hunting and the outdoors. It just fires me up and to see how he uses his mouth to call deer you can’t get that on an audio podcast!! That is my opinion.
I agree, people are still pussies and won't go in the water even when they know the bucks are there, they are conditioned to hunt dry pretty feilds and food trees. it takes a certain individual to walk through that water in the dark and to sit in a tree soaking wet over water all day, then walk out in the dark too.
@@lynnlemoine1956 Lafayette checking in, and you da mn right they will bed in that water. The biggest bucks I've killed here, I had to wear hip boots to get to my stand.
@@michaelcope2329 same here , but they legitimately don’t “bed” in the water! They bed out the water on a fallen tree or on a uprooted tree or hill in the water
@@jonah-n8l No your right, they'll find a brush pile, blow down, mound, etc, but I've seen them curl up and bed on a postage stamp surrounded by water that's 1' to as much 8'+ deep, where they have to swim in and swim out.
I could listen to this guy talk for the rest of my life.
Pause 💀😂
Same
He needs his own podcast
For the first hour I never opened my phone to see the video just listened didn’t bother me one bit lol
A coonass can tell stories all day long
Amazing to see how years later this woodsman is moved to tears, humbled and grateful, just thinking about a particular buck. This is an outstanding episode.
A true Cajun and man of God
This guy is the real deal. Puts all these wanna be deer hunter shows on TV and RUclips today to shame. He gets it more than most will ever understand while they chase the next 200” whitetail. Thank you for interviewing him. A true woodsman and outdoorsman.
The best kind of representation of our HOBBY out there.
Yep ,so many are in it for all the wrong reasons and just want that picture to post all over the internet..
Super excited for this one! Hitting right at home! Been waiting for a long time for true south Louisiana swamp episode!
That was so entertaining! Jody is a good dude, I know him personally.My wife grew up a couple houses down from him.👏
Great job uncle Jody. Such a special way of life. An amazing representation of a true outdoorsman in south Louisiana. Love u and u did great!!
Fellas I hate to tell yall this but yall might as well go ahead and retire because you won’t ever have a better episode and or guest than that guy there. Hands down best show yet
I second that!!!!
Yes sir
I could listen to the man talk everyday of my life. Thoroughly enjoyed this episode. Need more time with him!!!!!
man. pretty sure this is going to be one of the most watched podcast ever. put that down. Southernhood called it
Bet! Who needs bobby Worthington when you got SwampTater 😂
I’m on my second time watching, love this guy!
I love listening to these experienced hunters talk.
I’m glad to see y’all interviewing some Louisiana hunters. I could listen to Mr Jody tell hunting stories all day. I just moved from south Louisiana to North Carolina. 2 seasons bowhunting in the swamp on public and got nothing. 1 month in North Carolina and I already got my first deer on public. That swamp is like a different world.
Same here man, my dad grew up hunting in Louisiana and I now live in coastal NC and it’s good to hear some good true southern swamp hunting stories.
Florida hunter here, the swamp is a whole different beast. I have went on a few trips out west and in the Midwest corn fields and it is laughably easy in comparison.
I asked for y’all to get some Louisiana guys on, y’all nailed it
This was the perfect podcast, needed to hear this man today!
One of the best podcast episodes I have heard from a true outdoorsman! Hated for that video to come to an end!
Awesome to watch and listen to Mr. Jody. Here from Thibodaux,LA
I love this dude he really does appreciate everything in this Hunting & Outdoor lifestyle.
This is the best story teller you guys have had on the pod yet!!! What an incredible listen.
This is one the best episodes all time . Has to be top 2-3
Thanks man! We are glad you enjoyed it!
Agreed!!!
I appreciate you guys bringing these type of hunters on. This is what real deer hunting is about. Not inches, not technology, not doing anything you can to make it as easy as possible to kill the biggest deer possible. This guy is the essence of true deer hunting.
We are glad you enjoyed Jody's episode!
Dang definitely one the best podcasts of the year
Favorite episode by far ! I love a good storyteller !!!
Thanks guys
Glad yall got someone on here to explain how hard it is to hunt the basin
Another Fantastic Podcast! Keep finding these Guys. Southern Outdoorsman is Killing it!
Been waiting for a south Louisiana episode to drop! Same exact terrain I hunt. Awesome stories to hear and learn from
"God's answer to my hunting prayer."
Love it!
Turned 40, I’m from west Baltimore and never hunted a day in my life. Took our state hunters ed course only to be able to legally purchase a handgun. (Maryland laws) Listening to this man love of the game convinced me to attempt my 1st hunt. We are allowed unlimited deer here. Deer damn near like rats in Baltimore’s region. They begging us to take them. Great episode also my 1st. The algorithm is wild!
You are awesome sir hearing you talk about it you can just tell you know what your talking about love the emotion you have great episode guys
Love both his passion for hunting as well as Jesus.
Generations of experience right here. Great stories.👍👍
I LOVE THIS GUY!!!! I could listen to him talk all day!!!
If you can kill a good deer in these places he’s speaking of, you can kill a good deer anywhere. Takes a special person to hunt these swamp deer. Awesome interview!
🔥 by far the best whitetail hunting podcast on RUclips
Jody Meche should have his own show.
I love this guy. The most genuine!! Makes me happy listening to his stories.
I’d like to see Dan infalt go down and make a show hunting the Louisiana swamps with this guy
I appreciate the swamp content! Pulled a few nuggets from this episode
What a fantastic guest! Well done fellas!
One story reminded me...I overslept at a lease, left about 10:00am and told camp boss I was going to get a deer. We hadn't heard a shot. I took off on 4 wheeler, crossed creek and started setting up a folding chair/net (kinda like Ben Lee). A big buck came running through and I got him, loaded up and back to camp in about 20 minutes from time I left. Camp boss said "I thought you were going to get a deer?" I said I did. He thought I was joking. I said I wasn't. He said "Let's go get it". I told him it was hanging up already. First shot of the day, he just knew I hadn't made to the spot yet. He didn't believe me until everyone else got back.😂
I got lucky...thanked God
Great interview! Awesome to hear these story's from a local basin legend!
He’s an excellent storyteller
We need more good Ole boys like this. Not afraid to admit mistakes made (we all have made some)
Amazing video guys!
Wow Jody can tell a good story and teach you something! Id like to hear more from him! Awesome podcast!
Great guest !! Thank you
Bless you,thought I had a good life of hunting ,old school days how I grew up .many more years to yah nice pod cast enjoyed alot.
Listening to this brought me back to talkin with my late grandpaw. I try to keep my cajun accent as much as possible but its sad that I don't hear it that much any more.
Being from Lafayette and hunting deer in Louisiana for 47 years, deer hunting here revolves strictly around the P's
Pressure
People
Poachers
Predators
Pigs The bottom 4 p's all really translate to the first P and that is Pressure, hell the rut dates in area 6 even rut around pressure, the later it gets the better it gets because the deer are waiting for people to clear out the woods. I've got pictures of rubs and scrapes very very fresh and in large numbers in March and even into early April when its been a really mild winter as the warm weather helps them keep their antlers longer are so I've been told
Moon phase, rut, feed, etc., you can all but chuck all of that unless your on the big high dollar island clubs in the river like Davis, Giles or Glasscock to name a few or a few other choice properties across the state where land holding is super larger and pressure is super low. Other than that hunt around the P's and you gonna kill. em. The pressure here is like no where in the South.
I have seen fawns here in Florida that couldn't have possibly been sired by a buck with hard horns, the dates just don't add up. I am convinced they will still breed given a doe in estrus.
Amazing stories Mr Jody deer hunting legend
I'm gonna add on to what so many others here are struck by. I don't think there is anything in that house that I admire more than his pure gratitude, humility, passion and appreciation for his experiences. We all got educated here today.
It's a Breath of Fresh Air in Today's Hunting World. He's the real deal!
💯One of the best shows👌🏾Enjoyed it fellas, thanks
The joy of living with Christ is so evident in this man’s life in this interview!
Louisiana is just… different
Awesome episode
Great podcast. Gotta protect our right to live like we and our ancestors did.
Best episode yet
“I don’t think I got real stinky feet”😂
Alotta people don't get why this man's gettin choked up over a 130-140" deer, come hunt the Louisiana swamps and see jus how much work and determination it takes to pull one out. It truly is the biggest reward you can work for!
Riteon on great show
Man what I wouldn’t give to be a part of this guys deer camp
Dude is awesome
I hunt the Atchafalaya swamp when the waters high the bucks get on the ridges and easy to kill. Thats why they close the season early during high water
As strictly a swamp hunter in Georgia it's crazy how similar me and this fellow think and hunt. Iv told hundreds of people how I don't hunt food plots I like to get deep in a flooded cypress in bottom and ambush them and have killed 2 wall hangers in a flooded cypress bottom with rubs almost underwater and using the water as a early detection method.
Same down here in Florida. If I ain't in atleast a foot of water I won't even hunt. Big bucks like wet feet.
What a guy
Another video to download!!
🦌🦌🦌🦌
Amazing podcast guys! Just found it, sub added.
Jody can this Georgia boy come hunt some swamp bucks with you? Have bow & Gun and ready to travel!
Gambit was dropping us some aces out of his deck on this one
“You know what I mean”
“ yes I know what you mean you don’t have to keep asking.” Butters Southpark! 😂
Ive never seen someone get choked-up like this. good stories doe.
lol help him please
evercalm
great video
Relatable!
Wish I had that around me here in Vermont. I've covered miles of woods and can't find any fresh rubs or scraps. And when I do I fallow it straight into posted land and can never get an opportunity to hunt it. I've knocked on so many doors and everyone says no. So frustrating in vt. Any advice on what to do. I live in franklin county vt. Virtually no public.
Bein from south louisiana I will say the xbow has ruined our archery season !
I disagree Jonah.. you have to hunt your own hunt regardless of what any one else is doing. I have also seen more hunters in the woods during bow season but it’s not actually affecting my hunting. scout more and get in those bedding areas. You’re going to have your successes either way brother 🤝
Same in michigan
y'all should have asked him to tell y'all some Boudreaux and Thibodeaux jokes
He's not lying about them knowing that bump on the tree isn't normal. 😅 Had it happen many times unfortunately
The best
Heck yea, excited about this one 😊 bout to start soon as i get off work
What a savage
Damn he almost sounds Hawaiian ! Awesome episode, I kill all my deer in 2 1/2 foot of water
We are glad you enjoyed Jody's episode!
42:32 gonna record this and play it in the deer woods 😂
Dude definitely has all his natural mouth calls down pat!
Because of Mr Jody, I have called in multiple bucks. It was a blessing to grow up around him and learn about hunting through his experiences
Biggest deer I've ever seen in my life was in a swamp
“I found his turds, it’s either a big buck or has a big butt hole!” 🤣🤣🤣
Awesome episode, but the number of ads was just unbearable. Feel like I have to go back to the audio podcast to avoid RUclips the ads.
That’s personal preference. I feel like you can learn more with a video podcast.Just to see how passionate Mr Jody is about deer hunting and the outdoors. It just fires me up and to see how he uses his mouth to call deer you can’t get that on an audio podcast!! That is my opinion.
"make sure the rice is cooked"
Shout out to big bumps on trees
“I try to use the bleatin and the grunttin”
This guy would shoot you if you put anything but Tony’s in the Crawfish pot
🌕 🌑 phase 🦌👍
What’s the APP NAME?? Lol 😂
How u walk-in without sinking ?
He hunts the basin not pecan island lol
@@matthewhargroder7187 I never been to pecan island
I hunt bad swamp, sink to your waist in mud bad. Deer won’t even travel through a lot of it unless absolutely forced.
@@sethgauthier5963 same! That’s why I’m asking
Deer don’t have 1/4 of the trouble traveling in soft bottom swamps where we can barely get around. 4 legs are better than 2 in the swamp.
Like he said I’m born n raised in south louisiana 39 yr old , I would never do a podcast n give away all my secrets
I agree, people are still pussies and won't go in the water even when they know the bucks are there, they are conditioned to hunt dry pretty feilds and food trees. it takes a certain individual to walk through that water in the dark and to sit in a tree soaking wet over water all day, then walk out in the dark too.
Put that on a cracka dude
Cut da onion
Come on in the water is fine....
Deer don’t bed in the water! They bed on hills in the water or blow downs
Beg to differ, deer bed in water all the time in South Louisiana.
@@lynnlemoine1956 Lafayette checking in, and you da mn right they will bed in that water. The biggest bucks I've killed here, I had to wear hip boots to get to my stand.
@@michaelcope2329 same here , but they legitimately don’t “bed” in the water! They bed out the water on a fallen tree or on a uprooted tree or hill in the water
@@jonah-n8l No your right, they'll find a brush pile, blow down, mound, etc, but I've seen them curl up and bed on a postage stamp surrounded by water that's 1' to as much 8'+ deep, where they have to swim in and swim out.
@@michaelcope2329 correct they move in around n through water no matter how deep! But they will not bed in the water
I watched the short version and couldn’t hit the full version fast enough! You look up deer hunter and this guy’s face should pop up!