The Top 1% w/ Dioni

[Travis Hobbs]

The Top 1%- Dioni Amuchastegui

We jump into tips and tactics, what seperates a great mule deer hunter from average and how he killed his 2023 archery buck

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Dioni is as real as it gets, love talking to this guy!

 

[mistermystery]

Thanks a ton for recording this podcast @Travis Hobbs and Dioni! That was easily one of my favorite podcast I’ve listened to. I think I’m going download it and listen before each hunting trip. There were so many tips I gathered from that listen with the main one being keeping that optimistic and open mindset when it comes the hunt. I primarily hunt a very easy to draw/OTC set of units and it’s easy to get down and start hunting less effectively as the hunt continues on with no big buck sightings. Also I really appreciated the discussion on spotter vs bino glassing. I too have found myself in the spotter for way too long esp during primetime. Hearing you guys discuss the importance of switching often might force me to optimize my tripod setup.

Question for you, how often do you find big bucks back in those small little niche spots in heavily hunted area where you have killed big bucks before? Are you constantly looking for new little overlooked areas or do you have a bunch that from experience you know to just keep checking?

 

[Plainsman79]

Great podcast @Travis Hobbs and @Dioni A!

 

[svivian]

@Dioni A isnt going to fit through any more doors if everyone on here keeps this up!

 

[Ryan Avery]

Look at the cranium on that guy….

Great podcast!


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[Dioni A]

Thanks a ton for recording this podcast @Travis Hobbs and Dioni! That was easily one of my favorite podcast I’ve listened to. I think I’m going download it and listen before each hunting trip. There were so many tips I gathered from that listen with the main one being keeping that optimistic and open mindset when it comes the hunt. I primarily hunt a very easy to draw/OTC set of units and it’s easy to get down and start hunting less effectively as the hunt continues on with no big buck sightings. Also I really appreciated the discussion on spotter vs bino glassing. I too have found myself in the spotter for way too long esp during primetime. Hearing you guys discuss the importance of switching often might force me to optimize my tripod setup.

Question for you, how often do you find big bucks back in those small little niche spots in heavily hunted area where you have killed big bucks before? Are you constantly looking for new little overlooked areas or do you have a bunch that from experience you know to just keep checking?

It can be hit or miss. I've got some spots that seem like they consistently produce big deer and then other spots might be a one-off. I scout so many different places every year because even the best places are not reliable. One of my favorite places used to consistently hold close to 20 different bucks across a little more than a mile of Ridgeline. The last 3 years you're lucky to see a single deer in there over a whole weekend. You really need to diversify If you want to consistently find a big deer.

 

[Dioni A]

@Dioni A isnt going to fit through any more doors if everyone on here keeps this up!

I fully support a group of people starting a roast thread where they meme me into humility.

 

[TButtars]

This podcast is complete bull shit… Don’t listen to a thing they say The amount of years miles time and money this would have saved me let alone the bucks that have got away.
Man what an awesome podcast not only a podcast full of some of the best tips you’ll find but also a big buck story to go along with them.
@Travis Hobbs @Dioni A if you guys could have done this podcast about 10 years ago that would have been really helpful but thank you it was awesome I hope people really comprehend what they can get from this.
Can’t thank the rokcast enough for all this free knowledge they provide for us hunters it really makes you a better big buck hunter.

 

[Pistolpete28]

Great podcast guys, very entertaining, and informative! You guys made me realize, that at times I get caught using my spotter too much to find deer. Keep them coming guys!

 

[JohnnyB]

Another great episode. I did not know anything about how the frost affects potentially poisonous berries. Lots of useful takeaways in this one.

 

[jzeblaz]

Great listen!

 

[Steve O]

Yep. Enjoyed that one. Who was the first in the series, I must have missed it?

 

[Travis Hobbs]

The first episode in the top 1% series was Braxton Hamilton and Storie Ratcliff.

The Top 1% - Braxton Hamilton and Storie Ratcliff

Getting it done on "Governor" type bucks on public land, with OTC tags is truly special, and rare....the top 1% of hunters.

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[Macegl]

What an awesome podcast, love hunting big mule deer and listening to you two share tips and tactics was awesome.

Not going to lie though, I was a little heartsick for the other guy who had been chasing that buck for a couple years. Been in that situation before. Good on Dioni for letting him know and handling it the way he did.