345. 40+ Year Deer Biologist: Why Mature Bucks 'Vanish' and Where They Actually Go w/ Dr. Mickey Hellickson

<p>In today&#39;s episode, Wildlife biologist Mickey Hellickson joins Hunters Advantage to break down what GPS-collar research actually reveals about mature buck movement — and how hunters can use it to kill bigger deer. Drawing on decades of telemetry studies on free-ranging whitetails, Mickey explains how far mature bucks really travel, how their home ranges shift from early season into the rut, and why the &quot;he disappeared&quot; mystery isn&#39;t random at all.We dig into how hunting pressure changes buck behavior, where mature bucks go when the woods get crowded, and what the collar data means for where and when you should be hunting. If you&#39;ve ever wondered where that big buck actually spends his time, this episode turns hard science into real hunting strategy.Whether you hunt public land or private, Mickey&#39;s research will change how you think about mature buck movement.- </p><p>- Get Tactacam Cameras for 15% off use code HA152026 - https://www.tactacam.com/</p><p>- Get 20% Off Pnuma Outdoors Gear here: https://pnumaoutdoors.com/?rfsn=8534842.ba528a</p><p>- Use code HNTA15 for 15% off Out On A Limb MFG products! https://outonalimbmfg.com/ </p><p>- Use code HA10 for 10% VPA Broadheads: vparchery.com </p><p>- Check out Alberta Professional Outfitters Society for Hunting Alberta: https://www.apos.ab.ca/ </p><p>-Follow our socials: </p><p>TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@huntersadvantage </p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hunters_advantage </p><p>Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Thehuntersadvantage </p><p>Gmail: thehuntersadvantage@gmail.com</p>