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Season of All Seasons: Jared Gallagher's 212" Double Drop-Tine Giant | 100% Wild Podcast Ep. 457

Jared Gallagher joins the show to share the unbelievable story of his 212-inch Missouri giant, a buck so rare it features massive double drop-tines measuring nearly 7 inches each. As a self-described "diehard" hunter who started a construction business just to spend more time in the woods, Jared breaks down the extreme persistence required to track a world-class deer that traveled over two miles between properties. From the emotional rollercoaster of jumping the buck in the early season to the high-stakes "buck alert" that pulled him off a job site on November 3rd, this episode is a masterclass in reading the wind, leveraging mock scrapes, and knowing when to make a move.

Beyond the kill, Jared, Matt, and Tim dive into the tactical side of big buck success, discussing the "game-changing" impact of radish food plots and the hidden risks of cell camera radio frequencies. They explore the fascinating "Christmas morning" feeling of checking SD cards and the undeniable importance of having an understanding family when chasing "regional celebrity" status in the whitetail world. Whether you're a public land grinder or a small-parcel manager, Jared's story of a 40-inch year-over-year jump in antler growth will give every hunter hope for the next season.

03:44 – Meeting Jared Gallagher: The Man Behind the 212" Missouri Giant

05:17 – The "Diehard" Lifestyle: Hunting 24/7 and Starting a Business to Hunt

06:27 – Food Plot Secrets: Why Radishes are a "Game Changer" for Early Season

10:42 – A Family Season: Jared's 14-Year-Old Daughter's Success with a Crossbow

13:13 – First Contact: The October 5th Cell Cam Photo That Changed Everything

21:40 – The "You're Fired" Moment: Finding Out the Buck is Traveling 2+ Miles

24:14 – The Tool Bag Drop: A 10:30 AM "Buck Alert" Pulls Jared Off the Job

28:41 – 11:30 AM Patterns: Missing the Giant Three Days in a Row

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