# He Shot my Buck Out From Under Me : Aaron Olsen Next Step Outdoors

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Podcast: [Bowhunter Chronicles Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/bowhunter-chronicles-podcast-1651237)
Published: 2026-02-04T02:49:00+00:00
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The Bowhunter Chronicles Podcast - Episode 387: He Shot my Buck Out From Under Me : Aaron Olsen Next Step Outdoors In this episode of the Bowhunter Chronicles podcast, Adam sits down to talk with Aaron Olsen of Next Step Outdoors to break down the real-world challenges of public land hunting, covering strategy, mindset, and decision-making from start to finish of a hard-fought hunt. The discussion explores balancing family life and hunting season, managing expectations, and adapting when conditions and pressure don’t go as planned. A pivotal moment in the hunt sparks the core debate of the episode: while glassing a buck, another hunter spotted the same deer, slipped in, and ultimately shot it out from in front of them. What followed became a race to the buck—and a larger conversation about ethics, unwritten rules, and fair play on public land. Was the other hunter in the wrong, or was it simply part of hunting ground that belongs to everyone? Beyond that moment, the episode dives into missed opportunities, mid-hunt adjustments, weather challenges, deer movement, and spot-and-stalk versus ground hunting tactics. Mental toughness and patience are tested as pressure increases from other hunters, leading to honest reflections on luck vs skill, scouting, preparation, and lessons learned for future hunts. Topics Covered: Public land hunting strategy Hunting ethics and shared ground Deer movement and scouting Spot-and-stalk vs ground hunting Decision-making under pressure 🎯 Ideal for hunters who spend time on public land and want to think deeper about strategy, ethics, and how to handle high-pressure situations. Chapters00:00 Intro 05:19 Introduction to the Hunt 07:56 Balancing Family Life and Hunting Season 10:35 Hunting Expectations vs Reality 13:13 Hunting Strategies and S…

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