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EP. 491: What Years of Hunting One Buck Actually Teaches You

Wed, 06 May 2026 04:05:00 -0000

Tom Murphy and I have had a lot of conversations about deer hunting, but this one felt different. We got into the kind of detail that most hunters never talk about out loud, specifically what it actually takes to hunt a mature buck over multiple seasons without losing your mind or your confidence.

Tom's account of finally closing the deal on a deer he'd been after for years is worth the listen on its own. The shot, the tracking, the emotional weight of the whole thing. He doesn't sugarcoat any of it.

We also dig into scouting, historical sign, habitat quality, and why knowing where a deer isn't can be just as valuable as knowing where he is. Simple idea. Hard to actually put into practice.

If you've ever locked onto a specific animal and let the whole thing consume a few years of your life, this episode will feel familiar. If you haven't, consider this a fair warning.

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 491

Scouting and historical sign tell you more about a buck's potential than any single trail cam photo ever will.
Don't chase scrapes. They're exciting, but they'll burn you. Focus on the habitat instead.
Knowing where a deer isn't is just as valuable as knowing where he is. Eliminating country keeps you from burning good setups at the wrong time.
Mature bucks will humble you. Missed opportunities and close calls aren't failures, they're information.
The shot is just one moment in a very long process. The anticipation, the tracking, the recovery, the emotional weight of it all. None of it is clean or simple.
When you've chased a specific animal for years, every decision carries real weight. This episode gets into that honestly.

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EP. 490: Why You Blow It When It Finally Happens

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 04:05:00 -0000

There’s a moment in every hunt that matters more than all the scouting, all the prep, all the miles you put in.

It’s the one where the deer finally shows up.

And if you’ve done this long enough, you know it doesn’t always go the way you thought it would. Your heart rate jumps, your breathing changes, and all of a sudden you’re not thinking as clearly as you were ten minutes before. You rush something, force something, or just come unglued for a second.

I’ve been there more times than I’d like to admit.

This episode is about that moment—what actually happens when pressure hits, and why most of us aren’t as prepared for it as we think we are. Not from a gear or setup standpoint, but mentally. Being present, staying composed, and letting the moment play out instead of trying to control it.

A lot of it connects back to things I’ve learned on the jiu-jitsu mat. Same kind of pressure, just in a different setting. When things tighten up, your instinct is to react fast, to get out of it. But the guys who are good at it don’t panic. They slow down, breathe, and make better decisions because of it.

Hunting’s no different.

If you can learn to recognize that feeling when it shows up—and not fight it, but work through it—you give yourself a better chance when it actually counts. Because in the end, that one moment is usually what it all comes down to.

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 490

Most hunting mistakes happen under pressure, not from lack of skill.
If you don’t train for pressure, you’ll default to panic when it matters.
Presence and patience are what separate clean execution from rushed decisions.
Pressure doesn’t create problems, it exposes them.
The best hunters slow down when things speed up.
Learning to sit in discomfort leads to better decisions.
Consistency comes from managing the moment, not forcing it.

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EP. 489: Why I Chose the Harder Way to Hunt

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 04:05:00 -0000

This week I’m joined by Kolton Schenker, and we spend some time talking through what it looks like when hunting starts to shift from something you do… to something you really commit to.

We get into his background—years behind a compound bow, time spent out West, and what came with finally stepping into land ownership. But where the conversation really settles in is around his move to traditional gear. What that transition felt like, the frustration that comes with starting over, and why he stuck with it anyway.

He shares a few stories along the way—close encounters, missed chances, and the one that finally came together with a stick bow. And like most guys who make that switch, it wasn’t about making things easier. It was about slowing things down and paying attention in a different way.

A lot of it comes back to the same idea: the longer you do this, the more you realize it’s less about the outcome and more about how you go about it. The work, the reps, the time in the woods—and the people you get to share it with along the way.

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 489

Long-term reps build intuition 19 years in, Kolton still finds new ways to learn.
Trail cams show you what’s there, but observation sets teach you how they move.
Getting lower, tighter, and uncomfortable often leads to more real encounters.
Switching to traditional gear forces you to slow down and truly focus.
Misses aren’t failures, they’re part of the process that makes you better.
The reward isn’t just the shot, it’s the encounters, the moments, the grind.
Hunting becomes more meaningful when it’s shared, with land, with family, with purpose.

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EP. 488: The Longer You Do This, The More It Gives Back | Find Your Tribe

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 04:05:00 -0000

This week I’m joined by Will Coggin, and it’s one of those conversations where you realize pretty quick how many parallels there are between the things we spend our time on.

We talk about how hunting and jiu-jitsu have a way of bringing people together fast, and how a lot of what Will learned in the military—discipline, structure, adaptability—shows up again in the woods. Not in some forced way, just in how you approach problems, deal with failure, and keep getting better over time.

We also get into hunting in the Blue Ridge Mountains—what that terrain demands from you, how it forces you to adjust, and why the process ends up mattering more than the outcome. And somewhere along the way, it turns into a conversation about community too—why having the right people around you matters, and how things like the Veterans Mat Collective are giving guys a place to keep growing, both on and off the mat.

Like most of these conversations, it comes back to a simple idea: if you stick with something long enough, stay open to learning, and surround yourself with good people, you’re probably going to get more out of it than you expected.

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 488

Shared challenges and interests create fast, meaningful connections.
Discipline and structure carry over from the military into hunting and everyday life.
Hunting and jiu-jitsu both reward attention to detail and the ability to stay present.
Mastery comes from learning how to learn, not just repeating the same actions.
Adaptability is critical—both in the woods and in life transitions.
Challenging environments like the Blue Ridge Mountains demand patience, strategy, and persistence.
Community and brotherhood—are essential for growth and purpose.

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EP. 487: Big Buck Hunting on Public Land | The Reality vs. Expectations

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 04:05:00 -0000

This week I’m joined by Vince Battiata, and we spend a lot of time talking about what it really takes to hunt public land the way most guys say they want to—but don’t always follow through on.

We get into the reality of balancing time, making decisions when things aren’t clear, and what it actually looks like to chase big deer that don’t give you many chances. Vince shares some stories from past seasons—some that worked out, some that didn’t—and what those experiences taught him about timing, access, and trusting your gut when it matters.

A lot of this conversation comes back to putting in the work—scouting, learning from past hunts, and staying committed even when things aren’t going your way. And like most good hunting conversations, it ends up in a familiar place: the guys who stick with it, pay attention, and keep showing up are usually the ones who figure it out over time.

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 487

Limited time forces better decisions and sharper focus in the woods.
Confidence and timing matter more than perfect information.
Chasing big deer is a long game built on failure, adjustment, and persistence.
Access and mobility often determine opportunity more than anything else.
Historical sign and past experiences shape better decisions moving forward.
The best lessons come from hunts that don’t go your way.
The reward is in the process—earning it, not just killing one.

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EP. 486: The Most Beneficial Part of Hunting People Avoid

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 04:05:00 -0000

This week Chad Sylvester is back on, and we get into some of the parts of hunting that most guys would rather avoid.

Not tactics. Not setups. The stuff underneath that.

We talk about taking an honest look at yourself as a hunter—where ego gets in the way, how identity can start driving decisions, and why sometimes the best thing you can do is put yourself in a place you’re not comfortable. New ground, unfamiliar terrain, situations where you don’t have all the answers.

A lot of it comes back to letting go a little bit. Trusting your instincts, staying present, and not trying to control every outcome. Because the longer you do this, the more you realize the hunts that teach you the most are usually the ones that don’t go the way you planned.

And like most good conversations, it lands on something simple—if you’re not willing to sit in discomfort, stick with it, and keep showing up, you’re probably not going to get what you’re after. Not in hunting, and not in much else either.

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 486

Honest self-assessment is where real progress starts—most hunters avoid it.
Ego gets in the way of learning more than lack of knowledge ever will.
The best hunters rely on intuition built from reps, not constant second-guessing.
Growth usually comes from putting yourself in uncomfortable, unfamiliar situations.
You don’t control the outcome—you control your presence and decisions.
Grit is built by doing hard things consistently, not occasionally.
The experience—and what you learn from it—matters more than what you kill.

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EP. 485: Why Most Hunters Quit Too Early | The Grit Formula

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 04:05:00 -0000

I started thinking about something I’ve run into a lot lately—not just in the woods, but on a jiu-jitsu mat, and honestly even going back to my wrestling days. It’s that moment when things get hard and your brain starts trying to talk you out of it. Not because you’re in real trouble… just because you’re uncomfortable.

I’ve felt it getting smashed by guys half my size, I’ve felt it sitting in a tree when nothing’s moving, and I’ve definitely felt it in a few other places along the way. And the more I’ve paid attention to it, the more I’ve realized that moment—right there—is usually where things start to go one way or the other.

So this episode is really about that. About staying composed when it would be easier not to. About figuring out how to keep going without panicking or making a bad decision just to feel better. Because whether it’s hunting, jiu-jitsu, or anything else, the people who stick with it a little longer tend to be the ones who end up where they want to go.

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 485

The role of grit in hunting and life
Lessons from Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and wrestling
Angela Duckworth's research on grit and success
Practical ways to develop mental toughness
The importance of a clear top-level goal

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EP. 484: The Deer Hunting Rules That Don’t Actually Work

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 04:05:00 -0000

This week Tony Peterson is back on the podcast, and we dig into the parts of hunting that don’t always follow the rules. We talk about how weather, pressure, and the difference between public and private ground shape deer movement—and why woodsmanship still matters more than most people think.

A lot of the conversation centers on paying attention to what’s actually happening around you, spending more time in the woods, and being willing to adapt when the plan stops making sense. Like most good hunting conversations, it eventually lands on a simple truth: the longer you do this, the more you realize getting better mostly comes from time, observation, and learning something new every season.

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 484

Woodsmanship and observation still drive success, especially on pressured public land.
Understanding how deer react to human presence is often the difference between close encounters and empty sits.
Spending more time in the field increases opportunity and reveals patterns trail cameras often miss.
Finding big bucks and killing them require very different strategies.
Breaking conventional hunting rules can lead to unexpected success in challenging environments.
Most barriers in hunting are mental, not tactical.
The best hunters treat every season as a learning process, adapting to what the woods are showing them.

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EP.483: I Hunted 3 States in One Season—Here's What I Learned

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 04:05:00 -0000

This week I’m joined by Rendell Erik, and we cover a pretty wide range of things that all circle back to the same idea—getting better at the stuff we care about, whether that’s in the gym, on the range, or in the woods. We talk about the transition into traditional archery and how it forces you to slow down and really pay attention to your form, your shot process, and even the way your body moves. It’s a different kind of discipline, and in a lot of ways it mirrors the same mindset you need if you’re trying to stay consistent with fitness or mobility work.

From there we get into the hunting side of things—postseason scouting, learning new terrain, and figuring out how deer actually move through the places we hunt instead of how we think they should. Rendell shares some experiences from this past season, including a few close calls and missed opportunities that most of us can probably relate to. And like most good hunting conversations, it eventually lands on the reality that the longer you do this, the more you realize the real progress usually comes from paying attention, adapting, and being willing to learn from every season.

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 483

Transitioning to traditional archery forces better body mechanics and shooting discipline than many hunters expect.
Mobility, movement patterns, and proper technique matter just as much in fitness as they do in shooting a bow well.
Small adjustments in anchor point, form, and consistency can dramatically improve shooting performance.
Postseason scouting and terrain study reveal how deer actually move through landscapes—not how we assume they do.
Mature deer often travel much farther between bedding and food sources than most hunters realize.
Hunting new states and unfamiliar terrain pushes hunters to adapt quickly and rely on observation and instinct.
The biggest improvements come from learning from mistakes, staying patient, and enjoying the process.

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EP. 482: The Bucks That Disappear (And Why Most Hunters Never Figure It Out)

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 05:05:00 -0000

This week Brian Dombrowski is back on the podcast, and we spend a lot of time talking about what actually happens after the plans fall apart—which, if you hunt long enough, is most of the time. We get into his season bouncing between Wisconsin and Illinois, the reality of hunting pressured ground, and why mature bucks have a way of simply disappearing when you think you’ve got them figured out.

We also dig into the growing role of technology—from trail cameras to drone recovery—and where that line sits between being helpful and changing the hunt altogether. More than anything, this conversation is about adapting in real time… learning terrain instead of fighting it… and accepting that success usually comes from covering ground, paying attention to historical sign, and sticking with the process long after confidence starts to fade.

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 482

rian wrapped up a strong season, including multiple successful hunts across Wisconsin and Illinois.
The guys discuss using a drone for deer recovery and where technology fits ethically in modern hunting.
Hunting thick cover highlights how mature bucks can disappear even when you’re doing everything right.
Scouting, historical sign, and terrain understanding remain the foundation for finding older deer.
Rising hunting pressure and out-of-state traffic are changing how deer — and hunters — behave.
Trail cameras and data help, but success still comes down to prediction, patience, and experience.
The episode reinforces that shared stories, hard lessons, and community are what keep hunting meaningful.

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EP. 481: Trust Your Gut or Trust Your Gear? | Nathan Killen

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 05:05:00 -0000

This week I’m joined by Nathan Killen, and we get into the stuff that doesn’t show up in highlight reels — weather that doesn’t cooperate, thermals that don’t do what you expect, and seasons that force you to adjust whether you want to or not.

We talk traditional archery, food sources, scrapes, rattling, and the little woodsmanship details that still matter no matter how much technology creeps into the picture. Nathan and I both share seasons where patience mattered more than aggression, and where trusting your gut made more difference than any piece of gear ever could.

There’s a thread running through this one about balance — using tools without losing the mystery, learning without overcomplicating it, and remembering that comparison will rob the joy out of this faster than a blown wind ever will.

This episode is about instinct, adaptability, and keeping the hunt honest.

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 481

Weather, thermals, and food sources dictate deer movement more than anything else.
Traditional archery sharpens awareness and forces you to earn every opportunity.
Older bucks live by patterns — your strategy has to adjust to theirs.
Hunt the edges of sign, not just the sign itself.
Woodsmanship is built through reps, not talent.
Trusting your gut often beats overthinking the setup.
Technology can help — but the mystery is what keeps hunting meaningful.

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EP.480: The Long Game: Mature Bucks, Mindset & Fitness

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 05:05:00 -0000

Alright, so this one’s just me.

I dug into a pile of listener questions and it turned into something bigger than I expected. We talk about antlers, sure—but mostly we talk about reps. About why the time in the woods matters more than the score on a tape. About building a life that actually lets you hunt the way you want to hunt, instead of squeezing it in around everything else.

I get into scouting in big woods, what’s changed for me with a traditional bow, and why humility shows up real quick when you put the wheels away and go back to wood and string. There’s some nuts-and-bolts stuff in there too—how I approach out-of-state hunts, what I’ve learned the hard way, and even a breakdown of the hunting trailer and cabin projects that are shaping the next few seasons.

But if there’s a thread running through all of it, it’s this: hunting isn’t separate from the rest of your life. Your fitness matters. Your recovery matters. Your mindset matters. If you want to do this for decades, you’d better treat it like something worth keeping.

This episode’s about playing the long game—on deer, and on yourself.

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 480

Nothing is ever as bad as it feels in the moment — perspective matters.
Build a life that supports your passions instead of squeezing them in.
Reps kill more deer than antler obsession ever will.
Big woods demand patience, wind awareness, and a willingness to feel lost.
Traditional gear forces awareness and sharpens woodsmanship.
Fitness, recovery, and sleep are part of staying in the game for decades.
Set attainable goals — then stack experience until bigger ones make sense.

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EP. 479: Losing the Noise to Find the Hunt Again

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 05:05:00 -0000

Tim Palmer and I sat down in that quiet stretch after the season—the part of the year where the noise fades and you’re left with what the year actually gave you. We talk winter weather, ice fishing, and why water deserves more respect than most people give it.

We get into this past season—what went right, what didn’t, and how Tim shifted his approach away from pressure and back toward enjoyment. There are stories from the high country, close calls, grizzlies, and the kind of lessons you only learn when things don’t go perfectly.

A lot of this conversation lives in the mental space—trusting your prep, staying present when it counts, and understanding how mindset can either free you up or get in your way. This one’s about reset, perspective, and remembering why being out there matters in the first place.

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 479

Letting go of pressure can bring the enjoyment—and performance—back into hunting.
Time in nature has real therapeutic value when you allow it to slow you down.
Mindset often matters more than tactics when things get tense or uncertain.
Trusting your preparation frees you to stay present when it counts most.
High-stakes moments expose mental weaknesses faster than physical ones.
Reflection after the season is how real growth actually starts.
Resetting your approach can be the difference between burnout and longevity.

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EP.478: Standing On The Shoulders of Legends | No Shortcuts

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 05:05:00 -0000

On this episode of Truth From The Stand, I’m sitting down with Joe Miles, and we’re digging into the kind of hunting that doesn’t get easier with better gear—cold sits, traditional bows, and the work it takes to stay honest in the woods. We talk longbows, confidence at the shot, and why preparation matters more when you strip things back instead of piling them on. Joe shares what drew him deeper into traditional archery, how projects like Brothers of the Bow shaped his perspective, and why legacy and authenticity still matter in modern hunting. We also get into the reality of public versus private ground, work ethic in the field, and even what it’s like stepping into truly dangerous game—where mistakes don’t get forgiven. This one’s about doing things the hard way on purpose, and what you gain when you do.

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 478

Cold weather exposes preparation gaps fast—wind, not temperature, is usually the real enemy.
Traditional archery rewards discipline; expensive gear means nothing without consistent practice.
Confidence at the shot matters more than equipment, especially when buck fever hits.
Events like Winter Strong create learning through shared scenarios, not shortcuts.
The appeal of longbows and recurves is growing because they reintroduce challenge and intention.
Authentic hunting culture values grit, work ethic, and legacy over brand-driven influence.
The best hunting stories—and growth—come from friction points, not easy paths.

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EP. 477: Is Hunting Being Watered Down

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 05:05:00 -0000

This week on Truth From The Stand, I’m sitting down with Chad Sylvester for a conversation that started light and ended up digging pretty deep. We talk about whether hunting has become watered down, and what that question really means in a world shaped by technology, influence, and constant noise. Somewhere along the way, we get into old boots, old lessons, and the kind of hunting experiences that leave a mark because they’re earned, not curated.

We unpack how modern tools, social media, and shifting expectations have changed the way a lot of us experience the woods—and how easy it is to lose sight of why we started hunting in the first place. Chad and I get honest about influence, ego, motivation, and the tension between chasing outcomes and honoring the process. At the heart of it all is a reminder that woodsmanship, awareness, discomfort, and humility can’t be watered down—and that the best parts of hunting still live in the friction, the uncertainty, and the quiet moments when nobody’s watching.

This one’s about reconnecting with what matters, questioning our motives, and remembering that the hunt is supposed to shape us—not the other way around.

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 477

Hunting can feel watered down when friction and challenge are removed.
Real growth comes from discomfort, effort, and earned experience.
Woodsmanship and reading nature are skills that can’t be replaced or diluted.
Influence can be driven by ego—or by a genuine desire to help others.
Self-reflection reveals why we hunt and what truly motivates us.
The dilution of hunting reflects broader cultural shifts, not just technology.
The deepest value of hunting lies in connection, struggle, and personal growth.

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EP.476: Effort Over Outcome | Two Buck Season | Travis Keith

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 05:05:00 -0000

On this episode of Truth From The Stand, I sit down with Travis Keith, and we wander through the overlap between hunting, wrestling, and the kind of mindset it takes to stay in the fight when things don’t go your way. We talk about tracking—both deer and personal progress—the role mentors play whether you realize it or not, and how most of the real learning comes from the hunts that don’t end the way you planned. Travis shares stories from recent seasons, close calls, and creative ways he’s gained access to overlooked spots, along with the unexpected generosity he’s found from other hunters along the way. It’s a conversation about patience, effort, faith, and listening to your gut—about remembering why you picked up a bow in the first place and how the woods have a way of giving back if you’re willing to slow down and pay attention.

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 476

Tracking skill, effort, and mindset often matter more than gear when it comes to recovering deer.
Wrestling and hunting share the same foundation: discipline, resilience, and learning through discomfort.
Most real growth comes from failed hunts, missed opportunities, and honest self-reflection.
Mentorship and community quietly shape better hunters, even when lessons come indirectly.
Patience, faith, and trusting your instincts can open doors that strategy alone can’t.
Creative access and adaptability often lead to overlooked opportunities in pressured areas.
Hunting is ultimately about the journey, gratitude, and the people you meet along the way—not just the kill.

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EP. 475: When a Mature Buck Vanishes | What to Do Next | Jace Allen

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 05:05:00 -0000

On this episode, I’m sitting down with Jace to talk about what the season actually looks like when you strip away the highlight reel. We get into chasing specific deer that seem to vanish overnight, the mental grind that comes with late-season decisions, and how scouting, fitness, and intention all start to overlap when you’ve been at this long enough. We talk about the moments that don’t make social media—the near misses, the unexpected encounters, and the quiet wins that only mean something if you were there. At its core, this one’s about staying present, trusting the process, and remembering why the chase still matters when the outcome isn’t guaranteed.

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 475

Targeting mature, homebody bucks requires patience, flexibility, and a long view.
Scouting—especially for acorns and seasonal shifts—is the foundation of consistent deer encounters.
Late-season conditions change deer behavior, demanding adaptation rather than force.
Fitness and longevity matter more as the years stack up, both in the woods and in life.
Trail cameras help, but understanding movement and timing still wins hunts.
Unexpected encounters often become the most meaningful moments of the season.
Camaraderie, reflection, and enjoying the process matter more than the final outcome.

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EP.474: When Hunting Stops Being Fun (And What That Teaches Us)

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 05:05:00 -0000

This episode feels like one of those late-season sits where you’re not just watching the woods—you’re taking inventory of yourself. John and I talk about rolling into 2026, how fast time keeps moving, and what it means to stay sharp when life, injuries, and expectations start stacking up. We get into the reality of hunting seasons that don’t always go as planned, a knee injury that forced John to slow down and rethink how he moves, and how recovery, discipline, and mental reps matter just as much as physical ones. We also dig into the pressure that comes with the outdoor industry, walking away from familiar paths, and having the guts to choose work that actually lines up with who you are. This one’s about paying attention—to your body, your goals, and the direction you’re headed—before the next season ever starts.

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 474

The turn of a new year often feels familiar, forcing honest reflection on where growth actually happened.
Hunting seasons—and bodies—don’t follow plans, making adaptability and patience essential.
Injuries and setbacks can become teachers when mindfulness and recovery take priority.
Mental reps, scouting, and preparation matter just as much as physical execution.
Managing expectations is key to keeping hunting fun instead of turning it into pressure.
Stepping away—whether from a season, a sport, or an industry—can restore clarity and passion.
Real fulfillment comes from doing work and pursuits you’d still choose without an audience.

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EP.473: Adapt or Go Home |Why Flexible Hunters Kill More Deer

Wed, 31 Dec 2025 05:05:00 -0000

On this episode of Truth From The Stand, Aaron Hepler and I catch up after a long season and miles on the boots, talking about how seasons evolve and expectations need to with them. We get into adapting under pressure, trusting your gut when plans fall apart, and why dogs and bird hunts can be the best reset a big-game hunter can get. It’s a conversation about balancing technology with instinct, passing on what matters to new hunters, and learning when to let go of old goals so the hunt stays honest and fun.

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 473

Hunting pressure forces flexibility—new spots and fresh thinking often pay off.
Technology can help, but instinct and woodsmanship still drive success.
Hunting is about the journey, lessons learned, and time spent outdoors—not just the kill.
Hunting with dogs and bird hunting offer a mental reset from big-game pressure.
Mentoring new hunters strengthens the community and reshapes perspective.
Letting go of rigid expectations makes hunting more rewarding and sustainable.

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EP.472: Chasing Mastery | Andy May

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 05:05:00 -0000

In this episode, I sit down with Andy May to talk bowhunting the hard way—how weather and wind messes with your shot, why traditional archery forces honesty, and what you give up when you decide to really chase mastery. We get into the mental side of hunting, the tension between time, technology, and ethics, and why the real competition is always with yourself. This one’s about sacrifice, perspective, and protecting the kind of hunting that still means something.

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 472

Wind exposes flaws in shooting and forces you to practice with intention, not comfort.
Traditional archery demands efficiency, close-range decision-making.
Limited time can sharpen focus, while unlimited time often leads to overthinking.
Technology has made hunters more effective, raising hard questions about ethics and the future of the sport.
Growth in bowhunting comes through adversity, sacrifice, and learning from past mistakes.
The real competition in hunting is internal—measuring progress against who you were last season.
Preserving public land and long-term opportunity matters more than short-term success.

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EP.471: Expectations Vs. Reality

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 05:05:00 -0000

In this episode, I sit down with Cameron from Hawk Optics and we dig into the nuts and bolts of actually learning deer—how pressure, access, and human movement shape their behavior more than most folks realize. We talk about deer living in cattails, how their senses change with terrain, and why wind and entry routes quietly decide most hunts before you ever climb a tree. From a memorable Halloween sit to hard lessons pulled from past mistakes, this one’s about paying attention, adapting on the fly, and letting experience—not shortcuts—do the heavy lifting.

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 471

Access routes and human pressure often dictate deer movement
Deer use their senses differently depending on terrain, especially in cattails and open cover
Wind direction quietly determines most encounters before a hunt ever starts
Bedding preferences shift with pressure and environment, requiring adaptable setups
Experience sharpens shot selection and decision-making in tight windows
Patience and observation reveal patterns that cameras alone can’t teach
Learning from past mistakes is the foundation for future success

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EP. 470: Why You Feel Stuck In Your Hunting

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 05:05:00 -0000

If you’ve ever hit that point in the season where you feel stuck—like the woods went quiet, the weather won’t cooperate, and your free time evaporated—this episode is for you. Chad Sylvester and I sit down and unpack everything from post-rut recovery to why late season success has far more to do with mindset and time management than perfect conditions. We get into the trap of comparing your season to anyone else’s, how to qualify your own process so you're actually improving, and what it looks like to reset and find opportunity when the plan starts to unravel. If you’re trying to figure out how to make the most of what’s left of the season—or how to learn from it—this is the kind of conversation that brings you back to center.

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 470

Late-season hunting demands adaptability, strategic thinking, and realistic expectations.
Feeling “stuck” is common in the deer woods, and shifting your perspective can open new opportunities.
Time management and planning hunts around the best weather windows greatly improve success.
Every hunt—successful or not—should be treated as an intel-gathering mission for future decisions.
Comparison to other hunters derails progress; the real work happens in qualifying your own process.
Regularly evaluating and adjusting your strategy is essential for long-term growth.
Hunting is a slow burn—patience, mindset, and continuous learning matter more than short-term results.

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EP. 469: Authenticity In Hunting | Tony Peterson

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 05:05:00 -0000

Today’s episode is one of those conversations that feels more like sitting around a tailgate after a long hunt than recording a podcast. Tony and I get into all the stuff most folks don’t ever say out loud—the weird mix of privilege and pressure in modern hunting, what ‘authenticity’ even means anymore when everything online looks perfect, and how easy it is to forget what actually matters in this whole deal. We swap some stories about blown opportunities, the headaches of losing access and trying to scratch out a hunt on public, and the kind of hunts that shape you—especially the ones where nothing comes easy. We get into family hunts, the pull of different landscapes, and what it looks like to reevaluate your goals after a few seasons that didn’t go the way you planned. It’s raw, honest, and exactly the kind of conversation I think hunting needs more of.

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 469

Authenticity matters more than ever in a digital world full of curated hunting content.
Access—both private and public—shapes nearly every part of a hunter’s experience and opportunity.
Missed chances and lost hunting ground take an emotional toll, but they’re also part of what makes the journey meaningful.
Financial privilege and trophy-driven expectations can distort what real hunting success looks like.
Family hunts and genuine time outdoors provide the fulfillment that social media can’t replicate.

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EP. 468: Everyday Carry Hunting Gear

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 05:05:00 -0000

In this one, we’re talking gear. Not a gear breakdown that’s chalked full of “here’s the free gear I received that I’m obligated to tell you about”…there are plenty of people who do those. I’m going to focus on …you know…things I actually use. With a heavy focus on stuff I keep in my truck as everyday carry for hunting season or just general preparedness. Lots of deals for the holiday season, so I figured I may be using something you could benefit from, and you may be able to find a deal on some of these items this time of year!

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 468

Truck prep for the bug out hunt and everyday carry
Power and water scarcity - not just for hunting
Boots and socks
Key apparel pieces If I had to pick my go to pieces

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EP. 467: Five Yards From Success | The Hunt That Tested Everything

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 05:05:00 -0000

In this one, I walk you through a hunt that didn’t go the way I drew it up on the map. I lost access to ground overnight, the weather shut deer movement down, and I spent most of the trip bouncing around trying to find doe groups and make something happen with a longbow. It was frustrating, humbling, and honestly exactly the kind of hunt that teaches you more than a filled tag ever will. If you’ve had a season where nothing comes easy, this episode will probably hit close to home.

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 467

Losing access to ground mid-trip can derail a hunt fast and forces you to rethink your entire plan.
Weather swings can shut deer movement down, making it critical to adapt and stay mobile.
Hunting pressure and limited access can shrink your options and demand better decision-making.
Longbow hunting magnifies every mistake—five yards or a split-second can make or break an encounter.
Every hunt—successful or not—adds to your understanding of deer behavior and sharpens your instincts.

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Captains Log 5| Big Buck Encounters x2

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 05:00:00 -0000

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EP. 466: Late Rut Strategies To Stay In The Game | Dan Johnson

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 05:05:00 -0000

In this episode of the Truth From The Stand podcast, I sit down with my buddy Dan Johnson to talk about the chaos and beauty of the late rut — that unpredictable stretch when bucks are worn down, patterns fall apart, and you’ve got to grind for every opportunity. We swap stories from this season’s hunts, including Dan’s tough-as-nails mule deer trip and the lessons that came with it. From landlocked access battles and busted stalks to adjusting when the weather and the deer both refuse to cooperate, this one’s packed with hard-earned truths.

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 466

Every day after the peak rut gets tougher, so you’ve got to work smarter, not harder.
Cattle, terrain, and pressure can flip a hunt upside down — adaptability is everything.
Missed shots and hard hunts teach more than perfect ones ever will.
Humor and perspective keep the grind fun, whether you’re in the stand or in business.
At the end of the day, it’s not about the tag — it’s about loving the process.

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Captains Log 4 | 150 Inch Deer At 25 Yards

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 05:05:00 -0000

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Captains Log 3 | Driving And Crying (Glassing)

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 05:05:00 -0000

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EP. 465: Against All Odds |180 Inches on Small Pennsylvania Ground | Dom Palombo

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 05:05:00 -0000

In this episode of the Truth From The Stand podcast, I’m joined by Pennsylvania hunter Dominic Palombo to talk about what it really takes to find success in the deer woods. We get into his journey as a hunter, the value of putting in the miles and hours before the season, and how patience and humility shape the kind of hunter you become. Dominic breaks down his approach to scouting, how he uses trail cameras to build a plan, and the importance of developing real relationships with landowners. He also walks us through the story of a buck that taught him more about persistence than any tag ever could.

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 465

Preparation and hard work in the off-season set the stage for success.
Scouting and understanding deer behavior are key to consistent results.
True hunters carry humility and learn from missed opportunities.
Finding the right spot takes persistence and creative problem-solving.
Trail cameras can enhance strategy but never replace woodsmanship.

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Captains Log 2 | Right Place, Wrong Buck

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 15:30:00 -0000

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Captains Log 1 | There Will Be Mud

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 04:05:00 -0000

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EP. 464: Mastering Your Hunt | When to Specialize & When to Expand

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 04:05:00 -0000

In this episode of the Truth From The Stand podcast, I sit down with my buddy Chad Sylvester to break down what it takes to level up. We dig into his recent trip to Idaho—a hunt that didn’t exactly go as planned but came loaded with lessons that stick. We talk about when to double down on what you do best and when to push past your comfort zone to grow as a hunter. From understanding terrain-specific deer behavior to balancing specialization with adaptability, this one’s all about the mental side of the game—how you think, adjust, and evolve season after season.

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 464

Mastering your whitetail hunt requires a diverse toolkit and adaptable mindset.
Specialization builds confidence but can narrow your perspective.
Chad’s Idaho hunt delivered hard-earned lessons and real-world insights.
Micro-terrain and historical data hold the keys to consistent deer encounters.
Familiarity bias can stall growth—explore new ground and learn from it.
Listening to what the hunt tells you is often more valuable than any plan.

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EP. 463: Why Scrape Week Can Unlock Your Season | Jake Hofer

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 04:05:00 -0000

In this episode of the Truth From The Stand podcast, I’m joined by my buddy Jake Hofer to talk all things whitetail — the anticipation of the season, the emotional rollercoaster of chasing mature bucks, and the critical stretch we all know as scrape week. We dig into the fine details that separate good hunts from great ones — how to actually read scrapes, what deer are telling you through their behavior, and how trail cameras can guide your timing if you know what to look for. This one’s all about refining your process, trusting your gut, and letting the deer — not the hype — dictate your strategy.

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 463

The anticipation for deer season fuels every hunter’s mindset.
Influences like Bobby Worthington shape modern whitetail thinking.
Emotional highs and lows define the pursuit of mature bucks.
Scrape week is a pivotal window for capitalizing on deer movement.
Trail cameras are tools — not replacements for woodsmanship.
Adapting your strategy and trusting instincts lead to consistent success.

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How Local Knowledge & Patience Kill More Bucks | Dom Bolognese

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 04:05:00 -0000

In this episode of the Truth From The Stand podcast, I sit down with Dom Bolognese to talk about balancing real life with the obsession of chasing deer. We get into mentorship, adapting to different terrains, and the art of reading deer behavior—especially in high-pressure and suburban areas. Dom breaks down what it takes to consistently find and kill mature bucks, from asking permission to hunt private ground to understanding when baiting can actually make sense. It’s a gritty, honest look at how hard work, local knowledge, and discipline come together to make success in the whitetail woods possible.

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 462

Balancing work, life, and hunting keeps the passion sustainable.
Supportive partners and mentors make all the difference in a hunter’s growth.
Local knowledge and terrain awareness drive consistent success.
Early season hunts often offer the best odds for patterning mature deer.
Asking permission and building trust with landowners can unlock new opportunities.
Trail cameras and scouting reveal hidden patterns
The true reward of hunting comes from the process, not just the shot.

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EP.461: Adapt, Grind, Repeat: Lessons from Hill Country & Beyond | Justin Tabor

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 04:05:00 -0000

This week on the Truth From The Stand podcast, I sit down with my buddy Justin Tabor to talk about the grind of deer hunting, balancing family life, and why discipline matters just as much in the gym as it does in the woods. Justin and I dive into the emotional side of chasing deer—the highs of connecting on a good buck, the frustration of tough seasons, and the lessons that come from spending time in the hills. We get into how travel hunting sharpens your skills, the importance of paying attention to details and deer behavior, and why building relationships with landowners through door knocking can open new opportunities. This one is about more than just filling a tag—it’s about savoring the wins, learning from the misses, and chasing that next challenge.

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 461

Discipline in Fitness & Hunting – Justin shares how staying disciplined in the gym builds the same mental toughness needed in the woods.
Travel Hunting Lessons – Hunting new states forces adaptation, sharpens strategies, and makes you a better hunter.
Attention to Detail – Understanding deer behavior, reading terrain, and focusing on genetics can tip the odds in your favor.
Balancing Family & Hunting – Supportive partners and good planning make it possible to chase deer without sacrificing family life.
Celebrate, Then Reset – Savor the win when you tag out but quickly shift focus to the next challenge.
Relationships & Access – Door knocking and building trust with landowners can unlock new hunting opportunities.
The Emotional Side of Hunting – The thrill of the chase, lessons from failure, and shared experiences are what keep hunters coming back.

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EP.460: Early Season Presence, Patience & Process | Tyler Jones

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 04:05:00 -0000

In this episode of Truth From The Stand, I sit down with my buddy Tyler Jones to talk about life, hunting, and the lessons that tie them together. We get into the joys and struggles of parenting — from youth sports to that bittersweet moment when kids start stepping into adulthood — and how those same lessons apply in the deer woods. Tyler and I swap stories about hunting around cornfields, building a calculated approach for early season sits, and staying mentally sharp when the hunt doesn’t go your way. We dig into travel hunts, reading new terrain, and setting realistic expectations so you can enjoy the process instead of obsessing over the outcome. More than anything, this one is about humility, perspective, and letting hunting shape who we are — in the timber and at home.

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 460

Be present and engaged with your kids as they grow.
Adapt hunting strategies and life plans as circumstances change.
Observation and patience are key to both parenting and hunting.
Early season success requires a calculated, disciplined approach.
Serving others and staying humble builds lasting fulfillment.
Perspective and gratitude turn challenges into growth.
Gritty experiences make success more meaningful.

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EP.459: Early Season Lessons The Hard Way | Jacob Emery

Wed, 24 Sep 2025 04:05:00 -0000

In this week’s episode of the Truth From The Stand podcast, I sit down with my buddy Jacob Emery to talk about everything from early-season Tennessee whitetails to raising the next generation of hunters. We get into the highs and lows of last year’s hunts, what it takes to be efficient in the field, and why preparation is the backbone of consistent success. Jacob shares the joy of hunting with his kids, the challenge of balancing family responsibilities with time in the woods, and the perspective that comes with seeing hunting as more than just chasing antlers. We also talk about guided hunts in Texas, dream hunts in Iowa, and how to make the most of the handful of perfect days each season gives you.

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 459

Preparation Wins: Scouting, timing, and planning are the backbone of early-season success, especially in challenging places like Tennessee.
Efficiency Matters: Making the most of prime days and hunting smart leads to better outcomes with limited time.
Memories Over Antlers: The best seasons are measured by the experiences and lessons learned, not just the size of the buck.
Adapt and Learn: Every season brings new challenges, mistakes, and opportunities for growth.
Balance Is Key: Navigating family responsibilities while chasing deer requires communication and realistic expectations.

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EP.458: What Drone Research Teaches Us About Mature Buck Behavior

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 04:05:00 -0000

In this episode of the Truth From The Stand podcast, I sit down with Derrick Dixon to dig into some next-level whitetail insights. Derrick has been blending old-school woodsmanship with cutting-edge drone research, and what he’s uncovering about deer behavior—especially around wind shifts, thermals, and how individual bucks move—is flat-out fascinating. We talk about the legacy of land management, the balance between hunting and photography, and those “aha” moments you only get from being in the field day after day. From pre-rut patterns to the chaos of peak rut, Derrick lays out strategies that prove the value of scouting, adaptability, and keeping things hands-on, no matter how much technology you use.

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 458

The move from hunting to wildlife photography opened the door to deeper research opportunities.
Using drones has revealed new details about deer movement, wind shifts, and unique individual behaviors.
Bucks often show personality-driven patterns—home range size, trail use, and scent-checking habits all vary.
Thermals and wind shifts play a massive role in how and when deer move.
Scouting looks very different in ag country compared to hill country, and both require adaptability.
Technology is useful, but nothing replaces boots-on-the-ground experience and field time.

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EP.457: Develop A System Of Questions To Elevate Your Game | Bill Thompson

Wed, 10 Sep 2025 04:05:00 -0000

In this episode of the Truth From The Stand podcast, I sit down with Bill Thompson to dig into the overlap between hunting and jiu-jitsu. We talk about why having a system matters, how asking the right questions sharpens your approach, and why mindset is everything when the pressure is on—whether you’re on the mats or in the whitetail woods. Bill shares how flow state isn’t just a buzzword but a real advantage in both disciplines, and why chasing small, incremental improvements can lead to big results over time. We get into the way social media warps what “success” looks like, the value of teaching the next generation, and how reflection and journaling can make you a better hunter and a better person. Bill also gives us a peek into his upcoming season and what’s next for Spartan Forge, with an emphasis on doing things the right way—building quality tools and investing in the hunting community.

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 457

Hunting and jiu-jitsu both demand embracing discomfort and challenges.
Systems and asking the right questions lead to better decision-making.
Flow state creates clarity and therapy in both the woods and on the mats.
The process of growth is more valuable than the end result.
Mindset and grounded confidence shape outcomes in hunting and life.
Small, consistent improvements build long-term success.
Passing lessons to the next generation keeps traditions alive.

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EP.456: Gear Helps, But Mindset Kills Bucks | Alex Chopp

Wed, 03 Sep 2025 04:05:00 -0000

In this episode of the Truth From The Stand podcast, I sit down with Alex Chopp to talk mobile and travel hunting. We dig into how early experiences and family shaped our approaches, the importance of staying adaptable in the field, and why mindset matters just as much as gear. Alex and I cover everything from learning hard lessons through failure to the freedom that comes with being mobile, reflecting on how success in the deer woods often comes down to presence, persistence, and the willingness to keep moving.

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 456

Hunting is about the process, not just the outcome.
Early lessons shape your expectations and mindset in the woods.
Adaptability and presence are key to consistent success.
Every hunter develops a style that matches their personality.
Mistakes and risk-taking create the best learning opportunities.
Gear matters, but mindset carries more weight.

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EP.455: Topo Maps, Scouting & Shot Placement Tips

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 04:05:00 -0000

In this episode of the Truth From The Stand Podcast, I sit down with Greg Litzinger to talk all things deer hunting. We cover the realities of chasing whitetails on public ground, setting goals that actually make sense, and why scouting is the backbone of any solid plan. Greg dives into traditional bow setups, trusting your instincts, and how topo maps can make or break a hunt. We also get into the practical stuff—like shot placement, patience in the stand, and balancing family life with time in the woods.

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 455

Social media can warp realistic hunting goals
Trusting your instincts leads to better decisions
Shot placement: always aim for the exit
Terrain knowledge and topo maps reveal deer movement
Deer often take the path of least resistance

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EP.454:Thermals, Scrapes & Public Land Deer Hunting | Preseason Prep | Greg Litzinger

Wed, 20 Aug 2025 04:05:00 -0000

In this episode of the Truth From The Stand Deer Hunting Podcast, I’m sitting down with Greg Litzinger to talk about the season that’s right around the corner. We get into what we’re seeing for deer prospects, how we’re thinking about thermals and scent this fall, and why historical sign always plays a big role in our setups. We also break down the nuances of scrape hunting, how weather can turn hunts on their head, and share a few laughs along the way. If you’re looking for practical deer strategies mixed with real-world hunting stories, this one’s a fun listen that’ll get you fired up for your own season.

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 454

Breaking down thermals and how to manage scent in tough setups
Why historical sign matters when picking stand locations
Nuances of scrape hunting and when they heat up
How weather shifts can change deer movement and tactics
Public land realities and setting realistic expectations
The role of confidence and trust in your own skills
Mixing strategy with storytelling to get ready for the upcoming season

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EP.453: Understanding Deer Behavior for Better Hunts | Justin Hollandsworth

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 04:05:00 -0000

In this episode, I’m joined by my buddy Justin Hollandsworth for a wide-ranging conversation on the discipline it takes to stay fit and ready for a hunt. We get into the weeds on deer behavior—why some bucks are social butterflies while others seem born to be loners—and how that knowledge can shape your scouting and stand placement. Justin and I swap stories on the highs and lows of traditional archery, the adrenaline of chasing elk and moose, and the value of making mistakes you can actually learn from. It’s a conversation about preparation, patience, and the kind of experience you can only earn with time in the wild.

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 453

Understanding local deer behavior and habits is critical for success.
Scouting and timing can significantly improve hunting outcomes.
Social bucks are often more predictable than loners.
Experience and learning from mistakes sharpen decision-making in the field.
Traditional archery adds unique challenges and rewards.
Hunting different species like elk and moose broadens skills and perspective.
Preparation and planning are as important as the hunt itself.

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Trail Cam University : Expose Hidden Buck Patterns | Most Hunters Miss This

Thu, 07 Aug 2025 04:05:00 -0000

Trail cameras aren’t just about catching pics of big bucks—they’re powerful scouting tools that reveal patterns most hunters overlook. In this episode of the Truth From The Stand Trail Camera University Podcast, we dive deep into advanced trail cam strategies that'll take your hunting from average to elite.

🎯 Learn how to:

Use cell cams for real-time intel you can act on
Find success in weird, overlooked trail cam spots
Build a game plan using years of long-term data
Understand human pressure and use it to your advantage

Whether you're a seasoned hunter or just getting started, this episode gives you the edge to hunt smarter this season. Stop wasting time. Start gathering the right intel.

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EP.452: Finding Gratitude In The Grind | Chasing Mature Bucks | Jacob Sklenar

Wed, 06 Aug 2025 04:05:00 -0000

In this episode of the Truth From The Stand podcast, I caught up with my buddy Jacob Sklenar for a conversation that goes well beyond tree stand tactics. We talk about life changes—like his recent marriage—and how those moments shift the way we approach not just hunting, but everything. We dig into how mindset, resilience, and personal growth show up in the woods and in everyday life, and why focusing on the process—not just the outcome—can make you a better hunter and a better human. From deer seasons to big life seasons, this one's all about slowing down, staying present, and figuring out what really matters.

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 452

Gratitude and a positive mindset help navigate hunting and life challenges.
Ben Askren’s recovery and the power of mental resilience.
Hunting teaches life lessons that extend beyond the woods.
Managing expectations prevents burnout and disappointment.
The journey holds more value than the final result.
Accountability and long-term focus drive meaningful growth.

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Trail Cam University: How To Turn Trail Cam Intel Into Filled Buck Tags

Thu, 31 Jul 2025 04:05:00 -0000

In Episode 4, host Clint Campbell goes deep on a topic that separates casual hunters from consistent tag-punchers: how to turn trail camera data into a real hunting strategy.

📸 You’ve got photos. You’ve got videos. But now what?

🦌 In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
✅ Why analyzing trail cam data is your most powerful tool as a hunter
✅ What timestamps, weather, and wind direction can tell you about daylight movement
✅ The hidden story behind moon phase, thermals, and behavior patterns
✅ How to identify mature bucks by both body and behavior
✅ Tips for organizing data with apps, software, or even spreadsheets
✅ How to spot patterns, predict movement, and plan your hunt with confidence
✅ Clint’s real-life story of tracking a buck across four seasons using trail cam data
✅ Key takeaways that will make you a sharper, more strategic woodsman

Whether you’re hunting public land or private, running 2 cameras or 20, this episode shows you how to move beyond guesswork and into intentional, data-driven hunting.

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EP.451: Primal Instincts | How To Get The Most Out Of Your Hunting Experience

Wed, 30 Jul 2025 04:05:00 -0000

In this episode of the Truth From The Stand podcast, I’m joined by my buddy Chad Sylvester for a conversation that digs deeper than gear and shot placement. We talk about what it really means to be prepared—not just physically, but mentally—for the hunt. We get into how instinct, mindset, and adaptability often matter more than any piece of equipment you can strap to your back. Chad and I reflect on the importance of letting each hunt teach you something, even when the freezer stays empty. This one’s about learning from the process, leaning into the uncertainty, and letting the woods shape the kind of hunter—and person—you’re becoming.

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 451

Set clear goals to get the most from every hunt.
Preparation—mental and physical—is non-negotiable.
A primal connection to the process makes the experience richer.
Intuition often beats overthinking in the moment of truth.
Mindset and adaptability matter more than most realize.
The hunt should shape you—not just your freezer.

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Trail Cam University: This Is Why Your buck disappeared

Thu, 24 Jul 2025 04:05:00 -0000

In Episode 3, we dive into the season-by-season breakdown of how, where, and why to move your trail cameras throughout the year for maximum whitetail intel. Because if your cameras are sitting in the same spot in July and November… you’re leaving tags unfilled. 🦌 What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✅ Why “set it and forget it” is the biggest camera mistake hunters make ✅ The late-season survival mindset and how to use bedding/food patterns to your advantage ✅ How to crush the early-season velvet window with high-success camera setups ✅ Pre-rut hot zones: scrapes, rubs, and the travel corridors that get you daylight movement ✅ Why the rut is chaos—and how to use trail cameras to bring back some order ✅ Post-rut tactics that still produce when most hunters tap out ✅ The exact camera settings, delays, and power strategies Clint uses in every season ✅ Real-world examples and stories that connect the intel to actual encounters in the field Whether you're running cell cams, SD setups, or a mix of both—this episode gives you the seasonal roadmap to stop collecting random photos and start gathering actionable data that helps you hunt smarter.

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EP.450: Simple Tactics, Big Results & Hunting Stupid | Jason Batson

Wed, 23 Jul 2025 04:05:00 -0000

In this episode of the Truth From The Stand podcast, I sit down with Jason Batson for a no-BS conversation about bowhunting, deer behavior, and the constant process of figuring it all out. Jason shares what it’s like chasing whitetails in the rolling terrain of Missouri, how he plays the wind, and why keeping things simple usually gets him closer to deer. We get into the highs and lows of past seasons—including the ones where things didn’t go as planned—and talk about adapting after injuries, trusting your gut, and learning from every sit. Whether it’s finding fresh sign, hunting scrapes, or just appreciating time in the timber, Jason brings a grounded, thoughtful approach to hunting that’s all about doing the work and enjoying the ride.

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 450

Wind and deer behavior matter more than scent control.
Time in the woods and good gear—especially boots—go a long way.
Mentorship and trial-and-error shape better hunters.
Focus on bedding, scrapes, and habitat edges.
Public land calls for adaptable, confident strategy.
Enjoy the process—meat or antlers, it’s all part of the reward.

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Trail Cam University: Best Trail Camera Setups To Kill A Buck | Set It Here, Kill Him There

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 04:05:00 -0000

In this episode, we dive deep into one of the most misunderstood parts of trail cam scouting: camera placement. Because it doesn’t matter how expensive your camera is—if it’s in the wrong spot, you’re wasting your time.

🦌 What You’ll Learn Today:
✅ Where to actually hang your cams to kill, not just see, big bucks
✅ The difference between “trail” and “travel corridor” (and why that matters)
✅ The secret value of community scrapes, water sources & subtle transitions
✅ Bedding area setups: High-risk, high-reward intel (and how not to blow it)
✅ Field edge mistakes hunters make all the time—and how to fix them
✅ Active vs. Static setups: The best settings for each
✅ How to minimize human disturbance and keep bucks moving in daylight
✅ Pro tips on angle, height, and sun positioning for cleaner, more reliable footage

Whether you're running 10 cameras or just 1, I lay out a blueprint to help you get smarter, more strategic, and deadly efficient with your trail cam approach.

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EP.449: Unplug, Hunt Harder | Cody D’Acquisto

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 04:05:00 -0000

In this episode of the Truth From The Stand podcast, I’m joined by my buddy Cody D’Acquisto for a conversation that digs deep into more than just treestand setups and big bucks on the wall. Cody’s fresh off the road and gearing up for his upcoming road show, and we break down what it means to really unplug from the noise and lean into the lessons the woods — and the mats — have to offer. We get into how elimination and identification shape our hunting decisions, why mastering the fundamentals matters whether you’re tightening a choke in jiu jitsu or slipping an arrow through a buck’s ribs, and how the right mindset can make or break your hunt before you ever lace up your boots.

Cody shares what he’s seeing out there, where he’s headed next, and why the pressure we carry these days sometimes needs to be left at the truck. It’s an honest look at discipline, flow state, and why the best lessons still come from just showing up, putting in the work, and staying present enough to enjoy the whole damn ride.

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 449

Unplugging from tech is tougher — and more rewarding — than folks think.
Road shows give Cody fresh lessons and real connections with hunters everywhere.
Cutting dead spots and doubling down on good ground makes all the difference.
Mastery, whether on the mats or in the stand, comes down to intent and time under tension.
Staying present and trusting flow beats overthinking every time.
Hunting is unpredictable — persistence and grit usually beat raw talent.
Cody’s fired up for the next hunt, the next roll, and the next chance to learn.

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Trail Cam University: The Truth About Trail Cameras

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 04:05:00 -0000

In this kickoff episode, we break down the fundamentals of using trail cameras not as a gimmick, but as a strategic tool to scout smarter and hunt more effectively. This isn’t a gear review — it’s a deep dive into how real hunters use trail cam intel to gain a serious edge in the woods. 🦌 In This Episode You’ll Learn: Why trail cameras are more than just motion-triggered gadgets The truth about cellular vs. non-cellular cams (and which one fits your hunt) How to choose a camera based on YOUR specific needs, not hype Battery, SD card, and setting recommendations that actually work A real story of one photo that sparked a two-season pursuit of a giant buck Practical, actionable tips to make your camera setup work for you

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EP. 448: Crafting Tradition | Trent Wengerd

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 04:05:00 -0000

In this episode of the Truth From The Stand Deer Hunting Podcast, I sit down with Trent Wengerd—a dyed-in-the-wool bowhunter and a true craftsman when it comes to building stick bows that flat-out get the job done. We dig into Trent’s upbringing in the wide-open country of Montana, the early days that pulled him into archery, and how he turned a passion for hunting into an art form behind the bowyer’s bench. From chasing bugling bulls in the Idaho backcountry to dialing in every curve and limb of a hand-built bow, Trent shares stories and lessons that remind us why the old ways still matter. If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to build your own bows—or you just love hearing about wild places and the folks who thrive in them—this one’s worth your time.

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 448

Hunting Transition: Explore Trent's shift from gun hunting to archery and the challenges of crafting bows.
Memorable Adventures: Hear about Trent's thrilling elk hunts in Idaho and his insights into hunting mountain goats.
Craftsmanship Insights: Discover the art and science behind bow making and the dedication it requires.

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EP. 447: Adapt or Fail | Why Your Strategy Needs To Change | Joe Miles

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 04:05:00 -0000

In this episode of the Truth From The Stand podcast, I’m joined by Joe Miles, and we cover a lot of ground—from the whitetail woods to the African bush. Joe and I get into that constant tug-of-war between old-school hunting instincts and the rapid rise of modern gear and technology. We talk about where tradition still matters, where innovation is helping, and how to walk the line between the two without losing your edge.

Joe also shares the story of his recent leopard hunt in Africa, and if you’ve ever wanted a firsthand account of just how unpredictable and intense a hunt like that can be, you’ll want to hear this. We dive into what that kind of experience teaches you—not just about hunting, but about patience, respect for the animal, and how little control we actually have when we step into the wild.

We also hit on business, teamwork, and the importance of surrounding yourself with people who can handle adversity—whether that’s in the boardroom or fifteen yards from a blind with your heart in your throat. It’s a conversation about risk, reward, and the things that keep us coming back to this lifestyle, season after season.

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 447

Adaptability is key—hunting strategies must shift with changing conditions.
Cell cams and tech are tools, not crutches, when used with discipline.
Old-school woodsmanship still matters in a high-tech world.
Evolving gear can boost success but doesn’t replace skill or instinct.
Every terrain brings new challenges—African leopard hunts included.
Wildlife is unpredictable, and that’s what makes the chase worth it.

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EP. 446: No Shortcuts and Hard Lessons | Chris Parinno

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 04:05:00 -0000

In this episode of the Truth From The Stand podcast, I’m joined by traditional bowhunter Chris Parrino—a guy who’s lived a hunting life most of us only dream about. We dig into the roots of his passion, from growing up in a blue-collar family to chasing grizzlies, moose, and polar bears with a stickbow.

Chris opens up about what it really takes to hunt at a high level with traditional gear—the failures, the close calls, and the quiet discipline behind decades of consistent success. We talk about the changing face of bowhunting, the importance of humility, and why doing it the hard way still matters. If you’re into wild places, serious challenges, and learning from a guy who’s been there and done it the right way, this is one you won’t want to miss.

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 446

How a blue-collar upbringing shaped his bowhunting path.
Building his own bows and sticking with traditional gear.
Grizzly, moose, and polar bear hunts - raw adventure.
Chris explains why hunting stays a passion, not a profession.
Technology has changed hunting—for better or worse.
Solo hunts and failure taught him grit, patience, and perspective.
His biggest hunts highlight the value of preparation and humility.

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EP. 445: Chasing The Unknown & Small Details Kill Big Bucks | David Riley Jr.

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 04:05:00 -0000

In this episode of the Truth From The Stand Podcast, I sat down with my buddy David Riley to talk about more than just killing deer. We got into what really makes this whole thing matter—building friendships through the hunt, learning from the folks you meet along the way, and keeping your passion alive by stepping out of your comfort zone. David’s coming off a hell of a season, with stories from solo trips out west to lessons learned hunting closer to home in Michigan and Illinois. We dig into scouting strategies, adapting to unfamiliar terrain, and how the best education often comes from boots-on-the-ground experience.

We also talk about what happens after the shot—the gratitude, the reflection, and how those memories stick with you long after the freezer’s full. Whether you’re chasing whitetails in your home state or chasing a new tag across the country, this conversation is about growing as a hunter and appreciating the process every step of the way.

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 445

Scouting, especially in unfamiliar terrain, is key to consistent success.
Travel hunts offer new challenges that test and sharpen your skills.
Trusting your gut in the moment can often beat overthinking.
Social media, when used right, can connect like-minded hunters and open doors.
The joy of hunting comes as much from the process as it does from punching tags.
Reflecting on wins and misses—especially solo—is where the real growth happens.

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EP.444: 10 Harsh Truths Of Bowhunting

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 04:05:00 -0000

In this episode of the Truth From The Stand podcast, I sat down with Chad Sylvester for a no-BS conversation about the real stuff—missed chances, pressure-packed decisions, and why some of our best lessons come from the hunts that don’t end with a grip-and-grin - the harsh truths of bowhunting.

We dig into the mental side of the game—why confidence matters, how deer behavior can turn on a dime, and why there’s no such thing as a universal strategy. Chad and I talk abou the myth of the perfect plan, and why understanding wind is probably more important than whatever new gadget you just bought.

We also get into how gear helps—but only if you know how to actually use it—and how experience in the field, not the checkout cart, leads to consistent success. Whether it’s learning how to draw on a cagey buck or deciding when to back out, this one’s full of the gritty, nuanced reality of chasing mature deer.

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 444

Hunting success hinges on tough decisions made under pressure—not perfect conditions.
Missed opportunities often teach more than punched tags.
Confidence and adaptability are built through uncomfortable, real-world hunts.
Wind mapping and understanding deer behavior are non-negotiables for chasing mature bucks.
There’s no magic formula—developing a personal skillset is key.
Gear helps, but only if you’ve earned the know-how to use it well.

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Why Slowing Down Might Be Your Best Hunting Strategy Yet | Jason Redd

Wed, 04 Jun 2025 04:05:00 -0000

Hey everyone, welcome back to the Truth From The Stand Podcast. In this episode, I’m joined by Jason Redd, and we dive into one of those conversations that feels a little more like sitting around a fire than checking boxes on a hunting talk list.

We cover everything from the pressure that comes with modern technology and constant communication, to how learning to unplug—both in the woods and in life—can reset your mindset in a good way. Jason shares how his approach to hunting has shifted over time, especially as he's taken on the challenge of chasing deer in low-density areas where patience, grit, and strategy really matter.

We also get into how your instincts tend to sharpen the more time you spend in the woods, and how sometimes success comes down to timing, adaptability, and a little bit of luck. This one’s about the long game—learning from your hunts, trusting your gut, and remembering that the hunt is about a lot more than just punching a tag.

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 443

Disconnecting from tech isn’t just good for your brain—it’s good for your hunting too.
Chasing deer in low-density areas teaches a whole different kind of patience and grit.
The older you get, the more your strategies shift from aggressive to calculated.
Sometimes the smartest move you can make is slowing down and trusting your gut.
Hunting the Carolinas means dealing with tough terrain and even tougher deer—but the reward is worth it.
Success often hinges more on timing, discipline, and knowing the land than motivation or gear.
At the end of the day, it’s not just about filling a tag—it’s about learning something every time you step into the woods.

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EP.442: Lessons in the Dirt - Tracking, Doubt, and Doing It Right | Michael Varady

Wed, 28 May 2025 04:05:00 -0000

In this episode, I sit down with my buddy Michael Varady for a wide-ranging conversation that covers way more than just tagging a buck. We dig into the lessons learned from switching between traditional and compound bows, how target panic creeps in, and why consistent practice—both physical and mental—is critical if you want to stay sharp when it counts.

Michael’s gearing up for a big move and exploring new hunting ground, so we break down what it takes to scout fresh terrain, build a plan from scratch, and adapt to unfamiliar areas. We also dive into blood trailing, shot placement, thermals, and the reality of marginal hits—stuff every serious hunter wrestles with eventually. Whether you’re slinging a stickbow or shooting a compound, this episode is about progression, patience, and owning every step of the process.

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 442

Target panic is real—sharpening your mental game can help beat it.
Practicing under pressure matters; you shoot how you train, especially when it counts.
Tracking wounded deer—every decision matters.
Trail cams help, but nothing replaces time in the woods.
Visualization isn’t fluff—it’s a skill that separates consistent killers from the rest.
New terrain brings new challenges, but adapting to it builds better hunters.
Every missed shot, busted stalk, and long blood trail teaches you something.

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EP. 441: Professional Mindset To Kill Mature Bucks

Wed, 21 May 2025 04:05:00 -0000

Hey everyone, welcome to the Truth From The Stand podcast. In this episode, I’m catching up with Tom Murphy—a guy who knows his way around a ball field, and the big woods!

We cover some ground in this one. We dig into how growing up with rock and metal shaped us, how pro sports and bowhunting both demand a gritty mindset, and how the traditions we’re raised with show up in the woods whether we realize it or not. Tom opens up about a specific buck that taught him hard lessons—the kind that don’t show up on a trail cam. We talk about swampy, unforgiving terrain, and why sometimes, in both hunting and life, your best bet is to stop chasing perfection and just trust your gut.

This one’s about the crossover—where baseball meets bowhunting, where mindset trumps data, and where growing up with a little chip on your shoulder turns out to be your greatest asset.

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 441

Lifting weights, chasing deer, and traveling for pro sports all come with discomfort—but they build resilience.
Hunting swamps in New York requires the same gut instincts and patience that make good ballplayers and better hunters.
Understanding a buck’s personality can be just as important as reading sign or camera data.
Balancing aggression with patience—and why sometimes you’ve got to push the pace to grow.
The “weed mentality” comes up—thriving without support, adapting on the fly, and finding a way to win in tough terrain.
Whether you’re behind a bat or behind a bow, success often comes down to one thing: trusting your gut and pulling the trigger.

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EP. 440: Visual Intel & Gut Instincts | A Blueprint for Public Land Whitetails | Brian Dombrowski

Wed, 14 May 2025 04:05:00 -0000

In this episode of the Truth From The Stand podcast, I’m joined by Brian Dombrowski—a guy who’s put in more than his fair share of miles chasing deer across a range of terrain, from flatlands to big woods. We dive deep into what makes mature bucks tick, how scouting plays a role beyond trail cams, and why visual confirmation still trumps digital data. Brian shares his approach to patterning deer by behavior, not just sign, and we get into everything from the strategic use of mock scrapes to the rising cost of deer mounts and the real reason some guys just burn out. We also hit on the value of solitude, instinct, and pushing yourself past the easy button in both public and private land settings. This one’s for the folks who are still grinding and still learning—season after season.

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 440

Scouting and understanding deer movement
Simple strategies often beat overcomplicated setups
Property lines and public/private dynamics
Mature bucks don’t move like the rest
Early scrapes, bedding shifts, and dominant does
Hunting alone sharpens your instincts, but burnout is real

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EP. 439: Finding Your Rhythm | A Journey Of Growth | Johnny Utah

Wed, 07 May 2025 04:05:00 -0000

Hey everyone, welcome back to the Truth From The Stand podcast. In today’s episode, I’m catching up with my buddy Johnny to talk about life’s evolution—balancing family, chasing whitetails, and pursuing personal passions like jiu-jitsu. We dive into how parenting and the pressures of the hunting industry shift your perspective, and why finding community and staying true to your pursuits matters more now than ever.

We also dig into the parallels between hunting and jiu-jitsu—how real growth usually comes from leaning into discomfort, and how being intentional, whether you're in the woods or on the mats, makes all the difference. Johnny and I talk about confidence, the struggle with promotions, and how competition (in any area of life) sharpens you if you let it.

We also dive into Iowa whitetails, lessons learned from missed opportunities, and how planning—whether for a big hunt or the next tournament—is what really sets you up for success. It's a conversation about preparation, grit, and why shared experiences in the outdoors always seem to bring it all full circle.

Life changes force you to reset your priorities and rethink how you spend your time
Growth comes from leaning into discomfort and showing up when it’s hard.
Real progress demands discipline over motivation.
Community and vulnerability are the real engines behind growth.
The worst training days and the biggest hunting misses usually teach you the most.
Planning and intentionality in both hunting and training lead to better, more consistent outcomes.

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EP. 438: The Long Game - Hunting, Habitat, and Hard Lessons | Jake Hoefer

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 04:05:00 -0000

This week on the Truth From The Stand podcast, I’m catching up with Jake Hofer. If you’re into getting better at hunting and managing ground the right way, this one’s for you. We talk about the real work behind whitetail management, the kind that doesn’t show up in a highlight reel—tree planting, fixing screw-ups, and learning to let the land teach you a few hard lessons.

Jake also talks about stepping into ownership at Whitetail Master Academy, and how diving deeper into habitat work and smarter hunting strategies has changed how he approaches chasing big deer. We cover everything from balancing work, life, and whitetails, to late-season muzzleloader success, to how traditional archery will flat-out expose your weaknesses. If you want the honest version of what it takes to get better in the deer woods, it's all packed into this episode.

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 438

Balance the chaos—hunting, work, and life all even out over time.
Smarter hunting starts with efficient scouting and patient land management.
Every property has a ceiling—success comes from knowing and working with it.
Growth in the woods (and in life) is about learning, failing, and staying hungry.

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EP. 437: More Than Tags - Finding Meaning in the Misses | Tyler Jones

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 04:05:00 -0000

On this episode of the Truth From The Stand podcast, I’m joined by my buddy Tyler Jones—someone you probably know from The Element crew. We get into the thick of it: deer hunting, turkey hunting, road trips, and all the curveballs that come from chasing critters in places you’ve never stepped foot in. But this conversation goes deeper than just chasing mature bucks and birds.

We talk about how life on the road chasing music dreams actually mirrors the pursuit of becoming a better hunter. Tyler shares what it’s like trying to balance it all—travel, family, and the grit it takes to keep moving forward when everything tells you to quit. There’s plenty of humility, a fair share of laughs, and some honest talk about the kind of perspective that only comes after missing more than you hit.

We dig into how failure can be the best teacher, why staying grateful matters more than you think, and how adapting in the field—and in life—is what separates those who keep growing from those who give up. This one’s as much about personal growth as it is about hunting. Hope you enjoy it.

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 437

Hunting, touring bands, and travel hunts all teach grit and resilience.
Comfort isn’t guaranteed when you’re travel hunting in new places—it’s part of the fun.
Failure, both in the field and in life, often teaches more than success ever could.
Balancing family, passion, and purpose is messy—but it’s where growth happens.
Humility, not ego, is the key to becoming a better hunter and a better person.
The path to mastery—whether in hunting or life—is about learning, adapting, and showing up.
Gratitude and perspective can turn even the toughest moments into something meaningful.

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EP. 436: Crack the Code on Mature Bucks with the 70 Rule

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 04:05:00 -0000

In this episode of the Truth From The Stand podcast, I sat down with my buddy Brandon Barlow to talk through some of the more nuanced aspects of deer hunting that go way beyond just putting a stand in a good spot and hoping for the best.

Brandon’s the kind of guy who’s not just chasing deer—he’s breaking down their behavior, layering in camera data, and making sense of the landscape they live in. We take a deep dive into the Magnolia Buck—one of those hunts where patience, timing, and knowing the local deer intimately made all the difference.

We also cover Brandon’s “70 Rule” for aging fawns based on track size, why understanding bedding and social structure matters, and how using historical camera data can help build better strategies season after season. Whether it’s trail cam placement, identifying browse damage, or reading subtle travel corridors during the rut, this conversation is packed with real-world insight you can use.

If you’re serious about understanding why bucks do what they do—and how to build a plan that works around them instead of forcing one on them—this one’s for you.

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 436

It can take 2–3 years to truly understand a new hunting area and develop a strategy
The “70 Rule” helps age fawns by track size and better predict estrus timing within doe groups
Bedding shifts with weather and pressure
The Magnolia Buck story shows how patience and historical intel lead to payoff
Focus on primary bedding and “spot within a spot” setups to find mature bucks
Use trail cams to inform woodsman-ship—not replace it

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EP. 435: Sometimes You Gotta Suffer | Tony Peterson

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 04:05:00 -0000

In this episode, I sit down with Tony Peterson for a conversation that starts with deer and turkeys—and then runs as wide and deep as the backcountry itself. We get into the real nuts and bolts of hunting: why in-season scouting often trumps postseason planning, how observing deer in real time teaches more than any app ever could, and why flexible strategies almost always beat rigid ones in the whitetail woods.

We talk about reading deer behavior, understanding annual patterns, and the critical role of food sources and bedding in getting close to mature bucks. Tony breaks down how deer navigate pressure and terrain, and why adapting to those conditions is non-negotiable if you want to be successful. There’s also some real talk about what it means to hunt well—how note-taking, self-awareness, and a healthy dose of humility can shift the whole experience.

And yeah, we even veer into fishing, failure, outer space, and the human condition. Because at the end of the day, it’s all connected—hunting, learning, growing, and finding joy in the process. This one’s about more than tags. It’s about doing the work, enjoying the ride, and becoming a better version of yourself along the way.

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 435

In-season scouting and real-time observation beat off-season assumptions.
Flexibility in strategy is key—rigid plans rarely survive first contact with a deer.
Trail cams are tools, not gospel—boots on the ground still matter most.
Deer behavior is deeply individual; patterns help, but they’re not promises.
Hunting is a long game, and success comes from learning, failing, and adapting.
The experience in the woods—wins, losses, and quiet moments—is where the real value lies.
Whether it’s hunting, fishing, or life, discipline, curiosity, and presence are what move the needle.

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EP. 434: Chasing Ghosts - Grit, Heartbreak, and Big Woods Whitetails | Lucas Benoit

Wed, 02 Apr 2025 04:05:00 -0000

In this episode of Truth From The Stand, I sit down with Lucas Benoit—a lifelong New Hampshire deer tracker with a deep understanding of big woods bucks. We dig into the realities of hunting low-density whitetails in the rugged backcountry of New England, where every step counts and patience is currency. Lucas talks about how terrain, pressure, and age class play into buck behavior, and why spending time in the woods is the only way to really learn it.

We also get into tracking deer in snow, hunting mixed timber and swamp country, and the mental grit it takes to chase deer where seeing even one is a win. Lucas shares the story of chasing a ghost of a buck for 4 years and what it taught him about persistence, heartbreak, and how to adapt when the deer have the upper hand. This one’s packed with hard-earned knowledge from a guy who’s made a lifestyle out of chasing mature deer the hard way.

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 434

Big woods hunting, patience and woodsmanship.
The weight of it all.
Trapping builds skills in reading sign and terrain.
Adapting strategies for mountains and swamps.
Trail cams help but don’t replace woodsmanship.
Snow tracking teaches discipline and reveals patterns.
The journey matters more than the final outcome.

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EP. 433: Big Bucks Don’t Just Die—You’ve Gotta Finish the Job | Chris Weist

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 04:05:00 -0000

In this episode of the Truth From The Stand podcast, I’m joined by my buddy Chris Weist, a Pennsylvania native with deep roots in both hunting and competitive powerlifting. We cover a lot of ground in this one—from what it means to chase big deer on pressured ground to what it takes to recover from serious injuries and still get after it.

Chris shares the story of his first deer, what he learned growing up in a hunting family, and how the lessons from the gym carry over into the woods. We talk about the mental side of training, how injuries like a torn pec tendon shift your perspective, and why being mindful in both your training and your time afield matters more than you think.

We also dive into scouting, the difference between hunting with a compound and a trad bow, and why post-season prep is where the real work gets done. If you’re into the grind of deer hunting and the grit it takes to stay in the game—whether you're in the gym or up a tree—this one’s for you.

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 433

Postseason scouting is key to staying ahead of big deer.
Long-term observation and knowing how wind and thermals move through a spot pays dividends
Traditional bowhunting forces you to slow down, get close, and think like a deer
Good hunting isn’t about body counts—it’s about time in the woods and what you learn from it
Training and recovery off-season matters just as much as boot time when the rut hits
Injury or not, showing up and staying in the game speaks volumes about passion and grit

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EP. 432: Hunting Without Expectations | Greg Litzinger

Wed, 19 Mar 2025 04:10:00 -0000

In this episode, we’re talking about setbacks, comebacks, and the kind of grit it takes to keep hunting when life throws you a curveball. Injury and recovery aren’t just physical hurdles—they test your patience, adaptability, and mental game just as much. We dive into how time off can shift your perspective, sharpen your focus, and make you appreciate the small victories that come with getting back in the woods.

We also break down the raw beauty and brutal lessons of longbow hunting—why it challenges everything you think you know, how ground hunting changes the game, and why confidence with your gear is just as important as picking the right tree. From tuning a bow to adjusting your expectations in the field, we get into what it really takes to become a better hunter, not just a luckier one. Whether you’re recovering from an injury, diving into traditional archery, or just looking for ways to hunt smarter, this episode is all about learning, adapting, and getting after it.

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 432

Hunt for the experience, not just the outcome
Ground hunting is a game-changer—more mobility, better adaptability, and a whole new challenge
Relearning skills keeps you sharp
Talking yourself through the shot matters—mental focus is as important as physical execution
Mistakes make you better
Scouting with intention

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Ep. 431: Mater The Mental Game | Joel Turner | Shot IQ

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 04:10:00 -0000

On this episode of Truth From The Stand, I sit down with Joel Turner, a guy who knows more about the mental side of archery than just about anyone. We’re not just talking about shooting—we’re talking about the mind game behind every release, every draw, and every moment of high-stakes hunting. Joel breaks down the difference between thoughts and thinking, why what you say to yourself before a shot matters, and how to control adrenaline when everything is on the line.

We get into the transition to traditional archery, why shot control is everything, and the blueprint for building a rock-solid shooting process. If you’ve ever struggled with target panic, blown a shot at the worst possible time, or just want to be more deliberate and lethal with a bow in your hands, this episode is for you. Joel’s approach to mental performance and archery mastery will change how you think about shooting—and maybe even how you think about hunting altogether.

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 431

Your mind matters more than your muscles—mental control separates great shooters from average ones.
Talk yourself through the shot—what you say in the moment can make or break execution.
Breathe, aim, execute—controlling adrenaline starts with your breath, not your bow.
You have more time than you think—rushing leads to mistakes, trust the process.
Confidence is built, not given—a repeatable shot sequence is the foundation of accuracy.
Flinching isn’t failure, it’s feedback—learn from your mistakes, don’t ignore them.
Traditional archery exposes weakness—but mastering it makes you a deadlier hunter.

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EP. 430: Hunting Dog Hack That’ll Make You a Better Deer Hunter | Aaron Hepler

Wed, 05 Mar 2025 05:10:00 -0000

In this episode of Truth From The Stand, I catch up with Aaron Hepler to talk about everything from hunting strategy to the value of good hunting partners. We dig into the highs and lows of the season, the lessons learned, and the balance between solo and group hunting. Whether you're the kind of hunter who thrives on the camaraderie of a deer camp or someone who prefers the mental clarity of a solo sit, we break down the benefits and challenges of both.

We also get into the essentials—why scouting and gathering intel are game-changers, how boredom can actually spark creativity in the field, and why critical thinking separates successful hunters from the rest. Aaron and I swap stories on traditional archery, working with hunting dogs, and the nuances of scent and wind direction. At the end of the day, it’s about mastering the basics, learning from mistakes, and staying adaptable. If you're looking to sharpen your skills and rethink your approach, this one’s for you.

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 430

Solo and group hunting each offer unique benefits and challenges
Scouting and adapting strategies
Mastering the basics and learning from mistakes
Critical thinking and problem-solving enhance decision-making
Traditional archery and working with hunting dogs add new dimensions to the hunt

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EP. 429: However Long It Takes | A Killer's Mindset | Jace Allen

Wed, 26 Feb 2025 05:10:00 -0000

In this episode of Truth From The Stand, I sit down with Jace to talk about the raw journey of chasing particular mature deer . We dive into setting goals and learning from mistakes, and how true fulfillment comes from the chase itself—not just the kill. Jace and I break down how a mindset built on gratitude and preparation can transform the hunting experience, turning personal success into a way to give back.

We also explore the evolution from opportunistic hunting to targeted strategies, discussing everything from understanding deer behavior across seasons to the pressure and solitude that come with the pursuit of a singular mature buck. If you’re looking for honest insights into the passion that drives us and the lessons learned in the field, this conversation is for you.

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 429

Opportunistic and targeted strategies
Learn from every hunt—reflect on mistakes and successes to refine your approach
Recognize and track deer behavior patterns for targeted, patient pursuit
Embrace the journey; find fulfillment in the process rather than just the outcome
Focus on simplicity and minimize distractions to stay true to your passion
Balance personal growth with the demands of the hunting environment

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EP. 428: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly | Chad Sylvester

Wed, 19 Feb 2025 05:10:00 -0000

In this episode of the Truth From The Stand podcast, I sit down with Chad for a conversation about the raw realities of hunting and personal growth. We dive into everything from battling brutal winter weather to the highs and lows of hunting in Idaho, Ohio, and the Pennsylvania big woods.

We dig into the highs and lows of chasing a buck, the emotional rollercoaster of committing to one animal, and the vital role of mindset in the field. From swapping gear tips to sharing motivational quotes that keep you locked in, our conversation is all about personal growth, gratitude, and adapting your strategy when things don't go as planned. Whether it's learning from mistakes or reflecting on the camaraderie and challenges of the hunt, this episode is packed with raw insights to help you evolve and stay hungry for the chase.

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 428

Adapting to winter weather
Scouting and more scouting…in season and post season
Reflect on past hunts and set clear goals
Trust your instincts and embrace the chase
Becoming efficient with the right gear
Hunting camaraderie enriches the experience

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EP. 427: Adapting To Pressure | Mature Buck Strategies | Cameron Derr

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 05:10:00 -0000

In this episode of the Truth From The Stand podcast, I sit down with my buddy Cam to talk about some big life changes—his recent engagement, a new farm, and, of course, chasing big deer. We break down the lessons learned from hunting in the plains, the importance of reading deer behavior, and why sticking to a plan can be just as important as knowing when to adapt.

Cam also shares the story of an Ohio mega buck, the struggles of hunting pressured ground, and how he shifted strategies to zero in on a new target. We wrap things up with reflections on past hunts, his new role at Hawk Optics, and how preparation—both in the woods and in life—makes all the difference

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 427

Understanding deer behavior and make more strategic moves.
Hunting pressure forcing pattern changes and quick adaptations.
Sticking to a plan is important, but knowing when to adjust is critical
Trail cameras provide real-time intel that can make or break a hunt
Targeting a specific buck: patience, discipline, and sometimes a backup plan.
Observing other hunters' successes and failures can offer valuable lessons

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EP. 426: Scrapes, Stealth, and Strategy | Hunting Smarter, Not Harder | Dieter Kochan

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 05:10:00 -0000

In this episode, I sit down with Dieter Kochan to talk hunting, pro hockey, and the discipline it takes to succeed in both. We dig into the unique challenges of hunting Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, how intentional practice shapes success, and the role of real-time intel in the whitetail woods.

Dieter also breaks down the growing role of e-bikes in hunting—what works, what doesn’t, and how to build a machine that can handle tough terrain. Whether you're looking to refine your hunting strategy, explore new gear, or just hear some wild stories, this one's got something for you.

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 426

Using scrapes and trail cameras to set a strategy
Understanding and adapting to deer movement
Real-time intel trumps sticking to old hunting spots
E-bikes provide stealthy, efficient access to remote hunting areas
Learning from mistakes and adjusting strategies
Hunters like John Eberhardt and Dan Infalt shape modern hunters

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EP. 425: Know A Bucks Personality To Kill Him | Mountain Buck Booner | Jake Kremer

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 05:10:00 -0000

In this episode of the Truth From The Stand podcast, I sit down with Jake Kremer to dig into the unique challenges and rewards of late-season hunting in Idaho. We cover everything from the importance of woodsmanship to the nitty-gritty of adapting to unpredictable winter conditions. Jake shares his insights on how weather shapes deer behavior and why having a solid Plan B can mean the difference between success and a long hike back to the truck.

We also dive into the complexities of hunting mature bucks, exploring strategies for understanding deer personalities and how hunting pressure impacts their movements. Jake opens up about the thrill of the chase, sharing the story of his hunt for a record-breaking buck and the lessons he took away from that experience.

This episode isn’t just about tactics; it’s about embracing the process. Whether it’s scouting, learning from mistakes, or appreciating the small wins, Jake and I discuss how patience, skill, and adaptability are the real keys to becoming a better hunter. If you’re looking to level up your late-season game, this one’s for you.

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 425

3 personalities of mature bucks
Overworking scrapes with a dominant buck
Unpredictable weather adds complexity to late-season hunts
Woodsmanship and terrain knowledge, nothing beats it
Challenges of chasing a mature buck during the rut
Combine scouting and trail cameras for effective strategies

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EP. 424: The Arkansas Ghost | Spear Hunting Whitetails | Johnathan Moreland

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 05:20:00 -0000

In this episode, I sit down with Jonathan Moreland to dive into a wide-ranging conversation about hunting, family, and chasing wild game in unique places. We talk about the highs and lows of the hunting season, from the thrill of introducing kids to the outdoors to the lessons learned in tough terrain. Jonathan shares stories from his hunts in Arkansas and the open plains, including a deep dive into his transition to traditional bowhunting and the challenges that come with it.

We also touch on some truly unique experiences, like elk hunting in Arkansas and the recent legalization of spear hunting in the state. Jonathan recounts the adrenaline-filled pursuit of a buck he calls the "Arkansas Ghost" and shares the story of a double-tag success that stands out as a highlight of this season. Whether it’s learning from mistakes, exploring new hunting methods, or reflecting on what makes every hunt meaningful, this episode is packed with stories and insights that any hunter will appreciate.

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 424

Emotional highs and lows.
Each hunt offers unique lessons and challenges
Hunting different terrains sharpens adaptability and skills
Traditional bowhunting and hunting with a spear
Elk hunting in Arkansas is a rare and rewarding experience
The true joy of hunting lies in the effort, shared moments, and the journey

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EP. 423: Decoding Mature Bucks | Hill Country | Tony Van Asten

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 05:15:00 -0000

In this episode, I’m joined by Tony Van Asten for a deep dive into the world of deer hunting. We talk through everything from the quirks of mature buck behavior to the impact of weather on deer health and how it shapes hunting strategies. Tony shares his personal journey from novice to seasoned hunter, and we explore how local knowledge and building connections with other hunters can change the game.

We also tackle the dynamics of hunting different terrains, the mental fortitude needed for success, and how to adapt when things don’t go as planned. Along the way, we reflect on the highs and lows of chasing mature deer—the thrill of close encounters, the sting of missed opportunities, and the lessons that stick with you.

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 423

Understanding mature buck behavior
Local knowledge and relationships can unlock valuable hunting insights
Hunting is a constant learning process shaped by trial and error
Squirrel hunting pressure can teach unexpected lessons about deer movement
Mental toughness and adaptability

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EP. 422: If The Boot Fits, Wear It | Stephen Latrhop

Wed, 08 Jan 2025 05:15:00 -0000

This week on the Truth From The Stand Podcast, I’m joined by Stephen Lathrop, and we’re diving deep into hunting, gear. - boots specifically Stephen’s got decades of experience chasing mature deer, and we cover everything from understanding late-season deer behavior to how the right gear can make or break a hunt.

We get into the nitty-gritty of boot fit—yes, boots. Because if your feet aren’t comfortable, you’re not staying in the game. I’ve struggled for years finding the right fit, and Stephen shares insights on how the shape of your foot and proper sizing, and even cutting-edge cold-weather insoles can keep you warm and mobile in tough conditions.

But it’s not just about gear. We talk about the evolution of hunting techniques, how technology has shaped modern hunting, and the responsibility we all share for conservation and land stewardship. Stephen brings personal stories and practical tips, making this episode one that’ll have you rethinking how you approach both your gear and your time in the woods.

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 421

Where it all started.
Late-season hunting demands adaptability and knowledge.
Building quality boots.
Proper boot fit ensures comfort and longer hunts.
Technology and hunting strategies.
mentorship sustain hunting traditions.

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EP. 421: Adaptability, Woodsmanship, and Bold Moves | Ty Jennings

Wed, 01 Jan 2025 05:15:00 -0000

This week on the Truth From The Stand podcast, I sit down with Ty Jennings, a hunter who brings a wealth of experience from Central New York’s diverse terrain. Ty grew up steeped in hunting culture, learning the ropes from his family and evolving into a skilled public land hunter. We cover his journey through changing techniques and tools, including how technology like trail cameras fits into the balance between modern hunting and old-school woodsmanship.

Ty breaks down his approach to chasing specific deer, emphasizing the importance of understanding terrain, habitat, and how weather impacts movement. We dive deep into strategies like wind manipulation, choosing access routes, and knowing when to push aggressively versus when to hang back. Ty even shares the story of the F9 Buck—an encounter full of hard lessons and valuable takeaways.

We also explore the differences between ground hunting and hunting elevated in a tree, debating their advantages and how they play into different hunting scenarios. Throughout the conversation, Ty’s passion for bow hunting, curiosity, and adaptability shines, offering insights for hunters of all experience levels. Whether you’re a seasoned woodsman or just getting started, this episode has something for everyone.

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 421

Mobile hunting before it was a thing
A competitive midset
Wind manipulation
Bumping deer for a strategic advantage
Comfort = lower hunting success
Self scouting to improve your chances

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EP. 420: Rub Lines And Swamp Bucks

Wed, 25 Dec 2024 05:15:00 -0000

In this episode of the Truth From The Stand podcast, I’m joined by Gage Herriman for a deep dive into what it takes to adapt and succeed in challenging hunting environments. Gage brings a ton of experience from hunting in Michigan’s unforgiving swamps and frag patches to navigating the terrain of Ohio, and we break down the strategies that have worked for him along the way.

We talk about everything from the transition to mobile hunting setups to the confidence that comes from learning your ground inside and out. Gage shares his scouting techniques, why post-season intel matters more than most think, and how understanding deer behavior has shaped his approach. He also tells the story of a wild buck hunt on an island in Ohio—a lesson in patience, timing, and trusting your instincts.

This episode is packed with practical advice for hunters of all levels, focusing on ground hunting strategies, the thrill of chasing deer in diverse landscapes, and the importance of staying adaptable. Whether you’re battling the elements or reflecting on lessons from the field, this conversation will have you ready to fine-tune your approach for next season.

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 420

Understanding terrain and deer behavior
Scouting, both in-season and post-season
Hunting in swamps and diverse environments
Trail cameras and indicators like rubs and scrapes
Mistakes and experiences in the field are essential for learning and growth
The thrill of the hunt lies in adapting to challenges and refining strategies

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EP. 419: Close Encounters And Hard Truths | Zack Robb

Wed, 18 Dec 2024 05:15:00 -0000

In this episode, I’m joined by the one and only Stache Squatch for a conversation that dives deep into the heart of deer hunting. We trade stories about close calls and near misses, unpack the realities of balancing family commitments with time in the woods, and reflect on the thrill that comes from matching wits with whitetails.

Stache Squatch brings his unique perspective to the table, sharing what he’s learned from hunting both public and private land. We talk about setting realistic expectations for the season and why it’s important to focus on the experience over the end result. From the value of mentorship and sharpening woodsmanship skills to the insights trail cameras can provide, this episode is packed with practical advice and lessons from the field.

We also dig into the art of hunting specific deer, the quirks of their behavior, and the strategies that can make all the difference. Whether it’s using technology to your advantage or learning from every encounter, this conversation is a reminder that the joy of hunting isn’t just in filling a tag—it’s in the process, the challenge, and the connection to the outdoors.

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 419

Hunting success isn’t just about the kill; it’s about the experience.
Align expectations with the realities of your hunting area.
Mature deer in bow range is a win, even without a shot.
Mentorship and understanding deer behavior.
Technology aids hunting but can’t replace woodsmanship.

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EP. 418: A Whitetail Rodeo | Tim Palmer

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 05:15:00 -0000

On this episode of the podcast, I’m joined by Tim Palmer—a hunter, outdoorsman, and former professional rodeo rider. We dig into what it takes to balance a relentless passion for hunting with the rest of life, drawing on lessons Tim’s learned from both the rodeo arena and the woods. His journey from chasing adrenaline as a pro rider to finding a deeper connection with the outdoors through hunting and fishing is as inspiring as it is unique.

Tim shares how he’s cultivated a mindset of adaptability, from transitioning between hunting seasons to managing the highs and lows of chasing big bucks. We break down the contrasts between ground hunting and tree setups, with Tim offering practical insights on how each approach fits different situations. He also reflects on how his experiences in the rodeo world taught him resilience and focus, qualities that now fuel his success in the field.

We dive into some incredible stories, including his adventures this season and the thrill of tagging an impressive buck in the plaines with the Whitetail Adrenaline guys. He talks about aggressive tactics, the role of trail cameras, and why trusting your instincts—whether on the back of a bronc or hunting a mature buck—can make all the difference. This episode is packed with lessons on grit, simplicity, and living a life that prioritizes what really matters. You won’t want to miss it.

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 418

Extreme weather builds resilience.
Ground hunting offers more shot chances.
Simplicity and adaptability.
Balance work, life, and hunting creatively.
Trust instincts; learn from each hunt.
The journey matters more than the outcome.

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EP. 417: Staying a Step Ahead & Still Hunting | Justin Wright

Wed, 04 Dec 2024 05:15:00 -0000

In this episode of the Truth From The Stand podcast, Justin Wright joins me to unpack a full range of deer hunting topics, from practical strategies to the memories that make it all worthwhile. We dive into taxidermy and why preserving those moments matters, explore the behavioral quirks of whitetails during the rut, and break down how trail cameras can be a game-changer for patterning mature bucks.

We also get into the realities of hunting pressure—how it impacts deer movement and what you can do to stay one step ahead. Justin shares personal stories from his hunts in Missouri and Illinois, offering insights on scouting, tracking, and how regulations influence the way you approach retrieving game.

From ground setups to saddles, we debate the pros and cons of each and reflect on adapting strategies when time and family obligations are part of the equation. Whether it’s spot-and-stalk tactics, late-season hunts, or the importance of getting creative with limited time, this episode is packed with the good stuff!

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 417

Hunting pressure pushes deer to fringe areas but can create opportunities
Historical trail camera data
Bumped deer often return to sooner than we think
Ground setups and spot-and-stalk tactics during the rut
Limited time sharpens decision-making and hunting efficiency

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EP. 416: Shaping The Battlefield | Bill Thompson | Johnny Stewart

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 05:15:00 -0000

This week on the podcast, I’m joined by Bill Thompson from Spartan Forge for a deep dive into the evolving strategies of deer hunting and the tools that make it possible. We’re talking about ditching the treestand for the ground, the mobility it brings, and how it allows you to stalk smarter, not harder. Bill breaks down how understanding terrain, wind patterns, and using cutting-edge tech like Spartan Forge can completely reshape your approach.

We also dig into the parallels between hunting and military tactics—think shaping the battlefield and controlling variables to stack the odds in your favor. Bill shares his personal journey from military service to leading a business in the hunting industry, and how the lessons he learned on the battlefield translate to the whitetail woods.

But this episode isn’t just about gear and strategy. We tackle the sometimes harsh dynamics within the hunting community and the importance of empathy and building each other up. Plus, Bill and I talk about journaling hunts, learning from failures, and why staying grounded—literally and figuratively—is the key to long-term success. This is an episode packed with real talk, practical tips, and plenty of inspiration to fuel your season.

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 416

Ground hunting adds mobility and adaptability
Understanding terrain and using LIDAR can uncover critical deer movement areas
Transition zones and wind shifts
Leveraging historical wind data
Positivity, journaling, and reflecting on hunts improve long-term strategies and mindset
Empathy and collaboration

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EP. 415: Relentless Pursuit | From Scrapes To Success | Cody Readinger

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 05:15:00 -0000

In this episode of Truth From The Stand, I sit down with Cody Redinger to dive into the gritty details of hunting specific bucks and the lessons that come with it. We kick things off by talking about the mental and physical challenges of dedicating years to tracking a single deer—a journey full of highs, lows, and everything in between. Cody shares the story of a buck that’s been in his crosshairs for seasons, breaking down what it takes to stay committed and adaptable when plans inevitably fall apart.

We explore the value of scrapes as key signposts, how environmental shifts can completely upend deer patterns, and why observation in the field can be just as important as pulling the trigger. Cody’s take on scouting with trail cameras reveals how he uses data to build a picture of a buck’s habits, movement, and personality. Along the way, we reflect on the emotional weight of chasing a specific animal—the thrill, the frustration, and the lessons that shape us as hunters.

This conversation isn’t just about tactics; it’s about the grit and dedication required to match wits with a mature buck and what those moments in the woods teach us about hunting and ourselves.

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 415

Chasing a specific deer demands patience, persistence, and adaptability.
Understanding individual deer behavior and habits is critical to success.
Trail cameras and year-round scouting are essential tools for gathering intel.
Micro terrain features and scrapes can be game-changers for setups.
Environmental shifts and hunting pressure heavily influence deer movements.
Cody's multi-season pursuit of a single buck was a journey of planning, growth, and reflection.
Hunting offers moments of clarity, deep connections, and personal transformation.

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EP. 414: Chasing A Target Buck In The Rut & Chance Encounters

Wed, 13 Nov 2024 05:15:00 -0000

In this episode, I’m sitting down with Jacob Sklenar to dive deep into the relentless pursuit of specific mature bucks in high-pressure areas. We get into the thick of rut tactics—timing, reading the subtle sign, and adapting to unpredictable deer behavior when the stakes are high. Jacob shares his strategies for closing in on pressured bucks, from understanding their patterns to the critical role of luck and resilience when things don’t go as planned. We also get into the mental side of it all—how gratitude, perspective, and being present in the grind can make all the difference. This one’s all about the mindset, strategy, and grit required to outsmart those cagey bucks that have seen it all

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 414

The rut’s unpredictability
Mature bucks learn to survive in high pressure areas
Peak rut timing and weather
Tracking a specific deer in the rut
Missed chances teach valuable lessons for future hunts
Embracing the rut’s chaos

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EP. 413: Rut Realities | Josh Teulker

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 05:15:00 -0000

In this episode, Josh and I dive into what it takes to balance family commitments with our love for hunting and the thrill of another season on the horizon. We talk about the grit and adaptability needed when chasing deer with traditional bows and how those tools demand patience and a good eye for movement. We swap stories of hard lessons learned on out-of-state hunts, where expectations often clash with reality, and how staying flexible in the woods is everything.

Josh talks about the wear and tear of long hunts, the mental game that can keep you focused, and how stoicism fits into our lives both on and off the hunt. We also get into the importance of humility and resilience out there, appreciating each moment, and how these same principles apply to raising our kids. Whether you're a die-hard bowhunter or just looking for insight on staying grounded, there’s something here for you

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 413

Balancing family with hunting during the rut
Traditional bow hunting adds a unique challenge and reward to the hunt
Observing deer behavior and be flexible in hunting spots
Out-of-state hunts need realistic expectations and multiple backup plans
Managing energy and taking breaks help prevent burnout during the rut
Stoicism and mindfulness can keep your head clear and focused in the woods

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EP. 412: October Cold Fronts & Aggressive Strategies| Corey McKinney

Wed, 30 Oct 2024 04:15:00 -0000

In this episode of Truth From The Stand, I sit down with Corey McKinney to talk about October deer hunting strategies, life updates, and a whole lot more. We dive into how understanding deer behavior this time of year can make or break your hunt, especially when it comes to capitalizing on cold fronts and getting aggressive early in the season. Corey brings a ton of insight into hunting new areas and highlights the importance of being adaptable and open to trying new things.

We also share stories from the field—everything from those wild, unexpected encounters with deer to Corey's experience hunting a velvet buck in December. It’s all about preparation, patience, and embracing the unpredictability that comes with wildlife. You’ll hear some great tips on archery hunting and the impact weather patterns—especially cold fronts—can have on deer movement.

As we gear up for November, Corey and I talk about the excitement of the upcoming season and the sense of camaraderie that runs deep in the hunting community. Whether you're new to the game or a seasoned hunter, there's something in this episode for everyone.

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 412

October Cold fronts
When to get aggressive in October
Good access will make or break you
Experiment with new areas to find success
Chasing a single deer makes you look at the woods differently

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EP.411: Patience, Persistence, and Adapting: Winning the Mature Buck Game | Nathan Killen

Wed, 23 Oct 2024 04:15:00 -0000

On this episode of Truth From The Stand, I sit down with Nathan Killen to talk all things deer hunting in October—when bucks start getting unpredictable, and you’ve got to be on your game. Nathan and I dive into some of our personal hunts, breaking down how we approach scouting and what deer behavior is telling us this time of year. We get into the nitty-gritty of finding those historical signs, the perfect setups, and adjusting your strategy as things change in the woods.

We also touch on the mental game of hunting—how patience, persistence, and staying sharp can make all the difference, especially when you're chasing bucks in rugged, mountainous terrain. Nathan shares some killer insights on adapting your game plan as you pick up new info in the field. We even get into how visualization plays a huge role in preparing for the hunt. To wrap things up, we talk about our favorite times to be in the woods and the importance of enjoying the process, no matter how much you think you know—because hunting’s all about learning.

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 411

October hunting demands adapting to changing deer behavior
Mature bucks often prefer solitude
Hunting specific bucks accelerates learning about deer behavior
Experience is the best teacher for killing mature bucks
The process of hunting is as important as the outcome

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EP. 410: Dynamic Hunts & Adaptive Decision Making | Jared Scheffler | Whitetail Adrenaline

Wed, 16 Oct 2024 04:00:00 -0000

!n this episode of the Truth from the Stand Deer Hunting Podcast, I’m sitting down with my buddy Jared Scheffler of Whitetail Adrenaline to dig deep into what it takes to consistently get after whitetails. We break down the tough balance of keeping up with hunting while managing personal life and how adapting to unpredictable field conditions is non-negotiable. We get into the real pressures hunters are feeling on public lands and the art of ground hunting, where every step is critical. Mistakes? Jared talks about how they’re part of the process and why learning from them is key to long-term success.

Jared also shares his thoughts on how hunting has evolved—whether it’s new archery techniques or capturing the essence of the hunt on film. It’s more than just the shot; it’s the mindset, the storytelling, and the awareness that makes a great hunt. We chat about the psychological side of hunting, those missed opportunities that make you better, and the craft of producing quality content that resonates with fellow hunters.

Jared opens up about working with filming partners, staying adaptable in the field, and how visualization helps him prepare for each hunt. As we head into the season, Jared’s focus is on staying authentic, hunting smart, and telling real stories that connect with viewers. Tune in for a conversation that’s all about evolving as a hunter and pushing your limits.

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EP. 409: Getting It Done At All Times Of The Season | Cody Osborn

Wed, 09 Oct 2024 04:15:00 -0000

In this episode, I chat with my buddy Cody Osborn about our passion for deer hunting and the impact weather has on hunting conditions. We discuss the differences in hunting strategies between Alabama and other states, timing the rut, and balancing aggression with patience in the field. Cody shares stories of specific deer he’s pursued and lessons from past hunts. We also dive into the challenges of ground hunting, the excitement of open country, and how travel hunts sharpen your skills. Plus, we talk about the importance of fitness, gratitude, and having a solid hunting partner to share the experience.

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 409

Weather has a big impact on hunting conditions.
Hunting strategies vary between states
Timing the rut
Cody shares stories of specific deer he’s pursued.
Hunting off the ground presents unique challenges.
A good hunting buddy and shared experiences make hunting memorable.

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EP. 408: Validating Patterns and Adapting Strategies for Mature Bucks | Jake Bush

Wed, 02 Oct 2024 04:15:00 -0000

In this episode, Clint and Jake dive into their excitement for the upcoming deer season. We get into the changing patterns of deer behavior as the season approaches, and why being adaptable is a must in the woods. Jake opens up about how shooting a longbow has reignited his passion for archery, and how balancing work, family, and hunting—with limited time—can actually sharpen your focus.

We also hit on the importance of understanding how deer live and move throughout the year. Jake shares his method for tracking deer over time, studying food sources, rut dates, and travel tendencies to validate patterns. We touch on the critical role wind direction plays in mature buck behavior, as well as how to adapt strategies when the hunt throws you curveballs. Jake even gives a preview of his game plan for hunting Ohio and New York this season.

It’s a conversation packed with insights for both early-season hunters and anyone looking to find joy and growth in their time outdoors.

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 408

Adapt hunting strategies to changing deer behavior as the season progresses.
Balancing work, family, and hunting can sharpen focus and lead to more efficient success.
Exploring new methods, like longbow hunting, can reignite passion and improve skills.
Understanding deer habits—food sources, bedding, and movement patterns.
Know the wind, know the food, pattern the mature buck.
Always have backup plans and stay flexible as deer adapt to hunting pressure and shifting conditions.

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EP. 407: Chasing One Bull For 4 Days | Norther Idaho Elk

Wed, 25 Sep 2024 04:15:00 -0000

In this episode, I take you through my elk hunt in the rugged wilderness of North Idaho. We dive deep into the unique challenges of hunting in thick forests and mountainous terrain, where understanding elk behavior and mastering the wind and thermals can make or break your hunt. I’ll share how we adapted our strategies on the fly, dealt with the presence of other hunters, and navigated the unpredictable conditions. Expect a few laughs too as I recount some of the more humorous moments from the trip. This one’s all about the highs, the lessons, and the gritty reality of elk hunting in some tough country.

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 407

North Idaho’s rugged terrain poses unique challenges.
Understanding elk behavior.
Wind direction and thermals make or break hunting strategies.
Adaptability is key to handling changing conditions.
Is that bugle elk or hunter?
Hunting is as much about the experience as the result.

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EP. 406: Big Rubs, Big Woods, and Maximizing Early Hunting Opportunities | Tony Peterson

Wed, 18 Sep 2024 04:15:00 -0000

Hey folks, Clint here. In this episode, Tony and I dive into the unpredictability of early-season deer hunting. We discuss how deer behavior can throw you off and challenge common misconceptions about patterns. Adapting to changing conditions is key, and relying too much on a rigid plan can backfire.

We also break down early-season sign—rubs, scrapes, and what they really mean—and why you might not see big rubs in certain areas. Plus, we touch on our upcoming hunts in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, and North Dakota, and why stepping outside your comfort zone is critical for growth. If you’re gearing up for the early season, you won’t want to miss this one!

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 406

Early season deer behavior is unpredictable; hunters must adapt to changing conditions.
Fresh rubs and tracks during early season.
Be flexible with hunting plans and explore new areas and strategies.
Human presence during the early season .
Hunting different areas sharpens skills and provides unique experiences.

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EP. 405: Mobile Hunting Evolution | Meredith Powroznik

Wed, 11 Sep 2024 04:15:00 -0000

Hey gang - In this episode I’m chatting with my buddy Meredith Powrosnik. One of my favorite things about the podcast is all the great hunters I get to meet. What’s even better is when they’re not only the real deal, but their values are more important to them than the antlers. For Meredith…she’s got both…bone on the wall and does things for the right reasons, and the right way. I hope you all dig the conversation as much as I did!

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 405

Water Skiing with Johnny Carson
Traditional archery family
Aligning your values with your actions
Getting mobile and evolving as a hunter
Herbal Essence shampoo…the secret to big buck success!

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EP. 404: Getting the Band Back Together | Idaho | Missouri | Ohio | Pennsylvania

Wed, 04 Sep 2024 04:15:00 -0000

Hey gang - In this episode, I catch up with Chad as we prep for the Idaho season. We talk training, shooting practice, and getting our gear ready. We’re set discuss how the full moon coming up will impact our hunts and are excited for the camaraderie and the chance to unplug in the wild.

We also dive into our Ohio and Pennsylvania plans. Chad’s got a lead on a big buck in Ohio, while I’ve got a few target bucks lined up in Pennsylvania. My goal? Fill my buck tag early and head to Missouri for a hunt with Chad - we’re getting the band back together!

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 404

Preparation is crucial: train physically, practice shooting, and get your gear ready
Set clear goals to stay focused and motivated during the hunt
Adjust strategies for challenges
Camaraderie and disconnecting from the outside world
Chad has a promising lead on a big deer in Ohio, while Clint has a few target bucks in mind
Getting the band back together in Missouri

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EP. 403: Power of Presence & Visualization | Cody D'Acquisto

Wed, 28 Aug 2024 04:15:00 -0000

Hey gang - In this episode, I sit down with Cody to talk about staying sharp, all while gearing up for the upcoming hunting season. We dive into our favorite equipment—from bows and arrows to broad heads—and Cody shares his excitement about his new micro longbow and its compact benefits. We both stress the importance of finding gear that fits well and builds confidence out in the field.

But it’s not just about the gear. Cody and I explore what it means to truly be present during a hunt, discussing how technology can sometimes pull us away from the experience. We emphasize the value of stripping away distractions to connect deeply with nature and enjoy the challenge of the hunt. We also touch on the pressures of the hunting industry and remind ourselves to focus on the essence of hunting itself. From understanding deer behavior and honing our strategies to the importance of visualization and thinking outside the box, this conversation is packed with insights.

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 403

Mindful training and recovery are crucial
Finding Confidence in the field.
Compact, lightweight bows improve maneuverability in tight spots.
Be fully present in the moment and deepens the connection.
Cut out the distractions
Observing deer behavior and fine-tuning setups increase success.
Hunting is about the journey, challenges, and connection to nature, not just the kill.

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Unlock Hunting Success: Choose the Right Tree, Reading Sign, and Gaining Experience | Bobby Worthington

Wed, 21 Aug 2024 04:00:00 -0000

Hey folks, In this episode I talk with Bobby Worthington about the finer points of deer hunting, focusing on trophy bucks and effective strategies. Bobby shares his insights on reading the land, using historical sign and trail camera data, and the importance of hunting funnels and pinch points. We discuss how picking the right tree involves a mix of science and art, and how understanding deer behavior, including their two home ranges, can significantly boost your hunting success. Plus, we preview his latest book, 'Final Quest,' where he dives deeper into these tactics and more.

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 402

Let the sign guide your hunting decisions.
Focus on funnels and pinch points.
Pick the right tree for success; it's a blend of science and art.
Use historical sign and trail camera data for better insights.
Understand deer behavior, including their two home ranges.
Spending time in the woods is key to honing your hunting skills.

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EP. 401: Clearing the Noise: Maximizing Time and Finding Success

Wed, 14 Aug 2024 04:15:00 -0000

Hey folks, Clint here. In this episode, I’m catching up with my buddy Byron Horton. Byron has made the effort to un-Tech himself. From ditching trail cameras to adopting a stick bow, he’s getting back to the roots of hunting. We’re talking woodsman ship, chasing November bucks and letting the land and deer guide your hunts.

As if family and hunting hasn’t kept him busy enough, he’s launched two new businesses recently. You can save 20% with the code TRUTH, and get yourself a Garage Guys set up!

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 401

Exploring new hunting spots and maximizing time in the field
Embracing the unknown fosters growth.
Traditional bowhunting is disciplined and rewarding.
Removing distractions enhances the hunting experience.
Adapting strategies based on habitat and sign.
Seek advice from experienced hunters

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EP. 400: Best Times And Place To Hunt | Dan Infalt

Wed, 07 Aug 2024 04:15:00 -0000

Hey folks, Clint here. In this episode of the Truth From The Stand podcast, I chat with Dan Infalt about prepping for deer season, from gear checks to bow practice, and the importance of staying in shape. We discuss how attitude and confidence can influence hunting success.

Dan and I share stories about the challenges of public land hunting, exploring new areas, and the value of traditional methods. He reflects on memorable hunts in Wisconsin and Iowa, emphasizing perseverance and learning from setbacks. Tune in for practical tips, hunting philosophy, and stories that capture the highs and lows of hunting.

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 400

Proper prep and maintenance of hunting gear is crucial.
Staying fit boosts hunting performance and endurance.
Attitude and confidence are everything.
Best hunting times vary by location and pressure.
Tech and mapping apps, the real killers
Traditional methods deepen the connection to nature.
Mistakes can lead to great hunting experiences.
Hunting joy goes beyond just bagging a deer.
Don't let doubts keep you from a good spot.

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EP. 399: Find Success w/Historical Consistencies & Multiple Sits | Beau Martonik

Wed, 31 Jul 2024 04:15:00 -0000

Hey folks, Clint here. In this episode, I chat with my buddy Beau Martonik about the hot topic of Sunday hunting in Pennsylvania. We're both optimistic about it eventually being allowed, which would bring more opportunities for hunters juggling work and family commitments. We touch on the potential economic and acknowledge challenges like limited land access in certain areas.

We also dive into mountain hunting and low deer density areas, emphasizing patience and sticking to specific spots. We discuss the value of historical knowledge, finding consistent sign, and how repeatedly hunting the same spot can lead to success. We also explore the importance of selecting the right tree, how it impacts winds you can hunt and access.

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 399

Sunday hunting in PA likely coming soon.
Quality of deer hunting in PA has improved…shhhh don’t tell anyone.
Spending extra time in specific spots boosts success in mountain and low deer density areas.
Confidence comes from historical knowledge .
Being mobile and picking the right tree.
Scouting with a buddy offers new perspectives, improves strategies, and better decision-making.

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EP. 398: Chasing Dreams & Strength Of Discipline

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 04:15:00 -0000

Hey folks, Clint Campbell here. In this episode, I chat with Joe Miles about our shared love for hunting and the adventures we've had. We dive into the joy of exploring new places, meeting fellow hunters, and appreciating the simple things.

Joe shares his hunting experiences in South Carolina, Kentucky, Kansas, Texas, Mexico, and Africa, discussing the unique challenges and opportunities of each location. We also talk about setting up trail cameras, testing new gear, and Joe's switch to a recurve.

We cover the dangers of hunting in Africa, the disciplined mindset of special forces, and how it applies to hunting and life. Joe shares his plans for the upcoming whitetail season and new products from Asio Gear.

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 398

Shared passion for hunting can bridge language barriers.
Appreciate what you have and find joy in simple things.
Each hunting location has unique opportunities and challenges.
Testing new gear requires time and effort to ensure performance.
Hunting in Africa involves unique dangers.
Special forces mindset and detail-oriented approach benefit hunting.
Being around disciplined people boosts personal growth.
Self-awareness helps identify laziness or shortcuts.
Consistency, accountability, and recovery are crucial for success.
Planning and attention to detail.

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EP. 397: Joy In The Hunting Process | Wilson McSwain

Wed, 17 Jul 2024 04:15:00 -0000

Hey folks, Clint here from the Truth From The Stand podcast. In this episode, I chat with my buddy Wilson about our upcoming Idaho elk hunt together, chasing whitetails in Idaho, and Wilsons epic Mule Deer hunt in one of the last truly wild places in the lower 48, the Frank Church Wilderness.

Wilson talks about being present with family, his elk hunting success, and a memorable bull elk encounter. He also shares the emotional toll of losing an animal and prepping for the new season.

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 397

Emotional mule deer hunt in the Frank Church Wilderness.
The hunt taught him to appreciate small moments.
Being present is key in hunting and life.
Scouting and hunting elk like whitetails works.
Joy in small things and not wishing time away is crucial.
Losing an animal is tough but a learning experience.
Hunt prep should focus on mental readiness and adaptability.
Taking risks and trying new strategies can succeed.
A supportive network helps with hunting's ups and downs.
Persistence and exploring less productive areas find elk.

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EP. 396: Balancing Technology & The Hunting Experience

Wed, 10 Jul 2024 04:15:00 -0000

Hey folks, Clint here from the Truth From The Stand podcast. In this episode, I chat with Chad about what seems like the annual trail camera controversy and potential bans, questioning their impact on access issues. We stress fighting for hunting rights and better wildlife management.

We also touch on hunting access, land ownership, and tech's role in the field. Hot topics like baiting, cell cameras, and fair chase get some airtime too.

Finally, we discuss prepping for Western hunts, from physical training to gear choices, and I share how shooting a longbow affects my compound bow skills.

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 396

Controversy around trail cameras and potential state bans
Confusion on how trail cameras impact access issues and if banning them helps
Need for better wildlife resource management to secure hunting’s future
Complex issue of maintaining public land access for hunting
Unintended consequences of hunting content and technology on the community
Polarizing topics: baiting, cell cameras, and fair chase
Balancing technology use and preserving the hunting experience
Future of technology in hunting and its impact on access and recruitment
Preparation for Western hunts: physical training and gear choices
Shooting a longbow can enhance compound bow skills
Mental preparation is crucial for hunting in the West

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EP. 395: Cracking The Big Buck Code | Adam Hays

Wed, 03 Jul 2024 04:15:00 -0000

Hey folks, In this episode I chat with big buck killer Adam Hayes. Out of 40 bucks, he’s killed 10 that have grossed into the elite Booner class, and 4 of those have smashed 200-inch ambition . We dive into hunting mature bucks, the importance of wind direction, and the role of effective scouting.

Adam shares his early season tactics, how to balance patience and aggression, and the mental grind of hunting in October and the rut. We also talk about the influence of hunting legends on Adam’s journey and his strategies for the October lull, including how the moon plays a role. Plus, Adam opens up about a giant buck that got away.

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 395

Hunting where the wind favors deer increases success.
Patience and discipline are essential for optimal hunting conditions.
Learning from experienced hunters
Big deer often hide in unexpected places
Each deer has unique behavior patterns
The moon influences deer movement and optimal hunting times.
Early season hunting can be predictable and patternable.
The October lull is great for hunting if you know deer locations.
During the rut, focus on peak activity times and prime spots.
Missed opportunities happen, even to seasoned hunters.

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EP. 394: Living Untamed | Josh Ilderton

Wed, 26 Jun 2024 04:15:00 -0000

Hey Folks, In this episode I chat with my buddy Josh Ilderton from the Untamed. We cover ground hunting and using it like a cheat code to get close to mature bucks. Then we dive into making plans to hunt multiple states and learning to savor the moments. It’s not usually what tags got filled, but who you spent time filling them with is what you’ll remember.

Josh is always one of my favorite people to chop it up with. It feels like family when we get a chance to spend some time together.

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 394

Pressures of creating content
Using the ground as a cheat code
Hunting the plains
Learning to embrace a slower pace and giving things space
Savoring the moments
Loving deer camp

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EP. 393: The Art & Grind Of Killing Mature Bucks | Brian Douglas

Wed, 19 Jun 2024 04:15:00 -0000

Hey Folks, In this episode I chat with Brian Douglas about the art of killing mature bucks. We cover hunting strategies, dealing with different terrains, and managing hunting pressure.

We dive into early season tactics, balancing patience and aggression, and the mental grind of hunting in October and the rut. We also talk about balancing hunting with family life, using trail cameras, and understanding deer behavior.

Don’t miss our chat about Brian’s business, GoodSitMobile, and their innovative elevated trail camera system.

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 393

Impact of hunting pressure on deer behavior.
Recognizing nuances of early season hunting.
Using terrain to your advantage.
Balancing patience and aggression in hunting.
Challenges of different terrains on deer behavior.
Strategic decisions needed for early season hunting.
Mental and physical demands during the rut.
Impact of creature comforts on hunting success.
Balancing hunting and family life, dealing with guilt.
Emotional and strategic aspects of hunting big bucks.
Pressure effects on deer movement and importance of doe bedding areas.
Using trail cameras for scouting and GoodSitMobile's elevated camera system.

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EP. 392: The Evolving Landscape of Hunting | Josh Profitt

Wed, 12 Jun 2024 04:10:00 -0000

On today's episode, I'm chatting with Josh Profitt about our deer hunting experiences and the impact of life changes on our pursuits. We dive into the grit and determination needed to chase specific deer and the support that keeps us going.

We discuss the challenges of hunting thick terrain and dealing with road traffic. Josh shares his experience chasing a world-class deer named Bones and the hurdles of hunting in high-traffic areas.

We break down strategies for public versus private land, the role of hunting pressure, and how technology like cell cameras and mapping tools is changing the game. Scouting and adapting to new conditions are key.

This episode is all about the evolving landscape of hunting and the importance of staying flexible. Tune in for insights and stories that will boost your hunting game.

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 392

Determination and sacrifice are crucial for success
Hunting in thick areas and dealing with road traffic
Pursuing popular deer can lead to frustration
Challenges and strategies differ between public and private land hunting
Hunting pressure and the evolving landscape of hunting
Technology and hunting

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EP. 391: No Regerts | Greg Litzinger

Wed, 05 Jun 2024 04:15:00 -0000

Hey folks, we’re back with a fresh episode of the Truth from the Stand deer hunting podcast. In this episode, we tackle balancing work and hunting, share strategies for hunting mountainous terrain, and dive into some personal hunting regrets.

We discuss terrain selection, effective trail camera use, and understanding deer behavior, including the time gap between bucks shedding velvet and making their fall shift. We also explore the love-hate relationship with hunting, its challenges, and the limited time we have to pursue it. Plus, we talk about the potential for Sunday hunting in Pennsylvania.

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 391

Work-life balance and flexibility in work hours allow for strategic hunting opportunities
Hunting in mountainous terrain
Scouting and hunting in public land areas require patience and a long-term approach
Food sources, clear cuts, and bedding areas in the mountains
Regrets in hunting
The time gap between buck shedding velvet and making their fall shift
The love of hunting lies in the challenge
The potential for Sunday hunting in Pennsylvania

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EP. 390: I Like Big Six And I Cannot Lie | Greg Litzinger

Wed, 29 May 2024 04:00:00 -0000

Hey folks, We’re back with a brand new episode of the Truth from the Stand deer hunting podcast. This time around, I’m joined by my buddy Greg Litzinger to dive into all things hunting and bow shooting. And guess what? This is part one of a two-part series, so there’s even more to come next week.

In this episode, Greg talks about his recent hand injury and its potential impact to his upcoming hunting season. We dig into the topic of adjusting bow poundage and share some tips for shooting in windy conditions. And yes, we take on the tough issue of poaching and its effects on our hunting community.

We talk about Gregs unhealthy obsessions with shooting big six-points versus those larger eight-points. Greg and I share our personal preferences and stories, appreciating the unique aesthetics of those funky deer racks. We cover some essential hunting strategies, like doing a dry run, scouting your area, finding the perfect tree setup, and even the benefits of hunting from the ground. Plus, we talk about our layering systems for different seasons and the importance of off-season bow practice.

So, grab a seat and enjoy the show!

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 390

Adjusting bow poundage for injuries
Shooting in windy conditions
Expectations for hunters who have shot record-breaking deer
Different attitudes towards poaching
Preference for shooting big six-point bucks over larger eight-point bucks
Aesthetics and appeal of unique and funky-looking deer
Doing a dry run
Finding the right tree for setup is crucial

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EP. 389: Adapting & Creating a Process For Killing Big Deer | Rendell Erik

Wed, 22 May 2024 04:15:00 -0000

On today’s episode, I'm joined by Rendell, and we're diving into our recent hunting adventures across different states. We tackle the challenges of long drives, varying deer populations, and what makes certain states our top picks for hunting. Scouting, finding secondary food sources, and reading historical sign are key topics we cover.

Rendell shares an intense story about a 180-incher that got away, highlighting the challenges of open terrain hunting. We also discuss the mistakes made, lessons learned, and the importance of being aggressive and not overthinking when hunting mature bucks. Our strategies include hunting low in trees and using back cover for concealment.

Scouting and visualizing the hunt are crucial, and we talk about how taking phone videos during scouting of key spots can aid in planning. Trusting your instincts and sticking to your system without second-guessing is essential for success.

This episode is all about enjoying the hunt and being in the game, not just focusing on the end result. Tune in and elevate your hunting game with us!

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 389

- Long drives are necessary for hunting in different states.

- Consider deer population density and hunting pressure when choosing spots.

- Identifying secondary food sources are crucial.

- Historical signs reveal deer movement patterns.

- Learn valuable lessons from hunting mistakes.

- Being aggressive increases success.

- Hunt low in trees and use back cover for concealment.

- Pre-hunt scouting and visualization aid decision-making.

- Videos of key spots help with planning.

- Trust your instincts and decisions.

- Stick to your system and avoid other tactics.

- Enjoy the hunting process and being in the game.

- Adapt to different terrains and learn from experiences.- Hunt your own way and have fun.

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EP. 388: Combining Trail Camera Data W/ On-the-Ground Scouting | Ryan Glitsky

Wed, 15 May 2024 04:15:00 -0000

In this chat, Ryan and I dive deep into our trail camera tactics and how we decipher the data for our hunts. With around 30 cameras each, we stress the importance of picking spots with dense cover that make mature bucks feel at home. Our strategy is simple: focus on deer trails, key terrain features, scrapes and transitions.

Our talk revolves around understanding the 'why' behind deer behavior, blending trail camera intel with on-the-ground scouting and ass time in a tree in season. We highlight how weather, wind, and terrain influence deer movement, shaping our hunting playbook.

As we map out our upcoming hunts, we swap our approaches to using wind patterns, weather's impact on deer behavior, and the key days to be in the woods, especially during the rut.

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 388

Using trail cameras to cover large tracts of land
Security cover
Following edges and transitions, and deer trails, can lead to finding good sign
Simplicity and focusing on the diversity of factors
Combining trail camera data with on-the-ground scouting
Weather conditions, wind direction, and thermals
Putting in time and effort over multiple seasons is necessary to develop a successful hunting strategy
Specific days of the week can have a significant impact on deer activity
Persistence and mental focus are key to hunting success.

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EP. 387: Increase Your Bowhunting Lethality | Ranch Fairy

Wed, 08 May 2024 04:15:00 -0000

Join me on the Truth From the Stand Podcast as I sit down with Troy Fowler to delve into the heart of bowhunting and arrow dynamics. We're diving deep into the world of hunting experiences, arrow spine, and fine-tuning those crucial shots. Troy drives home the critical nature of arrow flight, spotlighting how using underspined arrows can dramatically impact lethality out in the field. Plus, he shares invaluable insights into bare shafting and its profound effect on arrow trajectory.

But wait, there's more! We're not just talking compound bows here. Traditional archery aficionados, listen up! Troy sheds light on how traditional techniques can inform your approach to arrow tuning, especially when you're wielding a compound bow. And let's not forget about arrow point weight – a small detail with massive implications for your shot's precision.

We're also dissecting the broadhead game, folks. From sharpness to durability, we're weighing the pros and cons of single bevel versus three-blade broadheads and how they impact penetration and wound channels. And believe me, we're not skimping on the nitty-gritty details of arrow weight and speed, crucial factors for achieving that buttery-smooth flight every hunter dreams of.

But here's the kicker: Troy spills the beans on why heavy arrows and single-bevel broadheads reign supreme when it comes to bone-crushing penetration. And before we wrap up, we're tackling the age-old question: What's the ideal angle for bagging that prized deer? Spoiler alert: It's all about accuracy and effectiveness, my friends. So, grab your gear, tune in, and let's up our bowhunting game together!

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 386

Arrow flight is crucial for bowhunting success, and underspined arrows can reduce lethality.
Bare shafting and tuning arrows can greatly improve arrow flight and accuracy.
Traditional archery can provide valuable insights into arrow tuning and manipulation.
Choosing the right broadhead is crucial, and sharpness and durability are key factors to consider.
Single bevel broadheads are easy to sharpen and provide good penetration.
Three-blade broadheads are also effective and offer consistent pass-through.
One-piece machined heads are recommended for durability and performance.
Shot placement is critical
Shooting where the animal wants to be shot increases the chances of a successful kill.
Arrow weight and speed play a role in achieving consistent flight and penetration.

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EP. 386: The Importance Of Water Access | Sam Ubl | Chase Nation

Wed, 01 May 2024 04:15:00 -0000

Today on the podcast I’m joined by my buddy Sam Ubl. Sam has been hunting public and by permission land, and using water access way before it was “cool.” Sam has a DIY mentality, where there’s a will there’s a way. This approach came from trudging through the swamps of Wisconsin with his dad as a youngster, where sometimes making your own water access skis were a necessity to cross the marsh, reeds and bog. Now…with a camera in hand you can see Sam and his crew at work on Chase Nation. This conversation was a long time coming, and hope you all enjoy it as much as I did - thanks for listening.

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 386

Micro habitats and deer sign
Hunting along water ways
The importance of water access
Drawbacks of kayaking vs canoe
Nomadic Deer
And Much More

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EP. 385: Hunting Hidden Bucks | Hill Country Bucks | Cody Schleich

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 04:15:00 -0000

Today on the podcast I’m joined by my buddy Cody Schleich. I’m always looking to meet guys who embrace the challenge of hunting big woods and hill country. Cody is one of those guys who is a calculated and aggressive grinder hunting mature bucks in rugged terrain. Hunting mature bucks ithese areas can sometimes feel like finding a needle in a haystack to get an opportunity…and it often ends in heartbreak. But when it comes together, you’d be hard pressed to find a more gratifying feeling. Awesome conversation with a heck of a woodsman and fell and I hope you all dig the conversation as much as I did - thanks for listening.

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 385

Bedding on the first flat
Finding hidden bedding areas
The hidden buck
October hunts are the best
Hunting more mornings
And much more

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EP. 384: Using Ego To Create Better Hunts | When To Hunt Hot Sign | Tony Peterson

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 04:15:00 -0000

Today on the podcast I’m joined by my buddy Tony Peterson. In today’s episode we dive into how at times, removing your ego …or adding a little ego can make all the difference in your hunting success. Go overboard and you’ve probably missed something…not enough and you may not take that leap your gut is telling you to that would lead you to killing that mature buck. Truth is, it’s a balancing act. Just like when to believe hot sign..and when to walk right past it. Awesome chat with Tony as always - thanks for listening.

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 384

Remove the ego for better hunting?
The value of fresh sign
Impact of long-term data
Why October hunts are better than the rut
And much more

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EP. 383: Becoming A More Efficient Hunter | Dan Johnson

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 04:15:00 -0000

Today on the podcast I’m joined by my buddy Dan Johnson. If you’re anything like Dan and I (and all of you out there juggling family, work and other responsibilities), it seems like our time gets more limited every year. Whether by choice or out of necessity, efficiency is the name of the game. Gone are the days of having all the time in the world to scout or hunt endlessly. Or have all puzzle pieces to the chess match. Now we rely on past experiences to fill in the gaps and make quick decisions. Whether that’s when to move, when to hunt, what cold fronts to hunt or…if you’re better served knowing out that honey do list this week vs hunting. All of these decisions come a little quicker with a little more accuracy with experience. Always a good hang with Dan, hope you all dig the chat - thanks for listening.

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 383

Experience = efficiency
First cold front of the year
Mock scrapes
Knowing when to strike and deer behavior
And much more

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EP. 382: If You're Hunting Hot Sign, You're A Day Behind | Brandon Barlow

Wed, 03 Apr 2024 04:15:00 -0000

Today on the podcast I’m joined by my buddy Brandon Barlow. Brandon hunts public and small permission parcels in the south. As a native New Yorker he's had to adapt his hunting approach from relying on the historical calendar dates of good whitetail hunting...to now using long-term data to keep him in the game as his season is much longer. And the deer seem to have a much broader breeding window within specific pockets. He runs 100+ cameras a year and has been able to glean some pretty interesting observations. I'm a long-term data guy myself and I was looking forward to picking up a few new nuggets of insight for myself - thanks for listening.

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 382

Hunting bachelor groups early
The value of an old doe
Analyzing camera data for big bucks
Tight vs loose rut
Breeding dates and food sources
And much more

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EP. 381: Comparison Is The Thief Of Joy | Visualization To Kill Big Deer | Jacob Sklenar

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 04:15:00 -0000

Today on the podcast I’m joined by my Jacob Sklenar. At face value you meet Jacob and your first thought is that this guy is a detailed and meticulous killer…who finds consistent success by embracing the grind and suck that chasing mature whitetails is. Once you dig a little deeper, you realize Jacob is on a different journey than just killing mature bucks. He uses hunting as a vehicle of personal growth…and to hopefully leave people who he meets, better than he found them. This folks…is what it’s all about. I hope you all dig the conversation as much as I did - thanks for listening.

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 381

Weekend champions
Visualizing killing big deer
Adapting to find success
Comparison is the thief of joy
The value in challenging yourself
And much more

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EP. 380: Early & Late Season Success | Narrowing The Window | Michael Varady

Wed, 20 Mar 2024 04:15:00 -0000

Today on the podcast I’m joined by my buddy Michael Varady. Mike is one of those guys I’ve had the good fortune to meet the past few years. The dude just flat out gets it done in the high pressures state of New Jersey. He was one of my inspirations to begin tinkering with a traditional bow. Like with all die-hard outdoorsman there’s always a season…hunting season, scouting season, shed season, turkey season…then fishing? Mike is as committed to the craft as anyone you’ll meet. And he just flat out gets it done. Always a good chat with Mike. Hope you all dig the chat as much as I did - thanks for listening.

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 380

Adding a compound bow in the mix
Hunting low and shot angle
A September buck
Bonus bucks are great
Blood tracking dogs
And much more

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EP. 379: A Drum That Beats In Your Chest | Luke Shimer

Wed, 13 Mar 2024 04:15:00 -0000

Today on the podcast I’m joined by my buddy Luke Shimer. Luke is one of the best all around outdoorsman and most authentic people I’ve had the good fortune to know. Watching Luke run the in the mountains of Montana is like watching someone breathe…it looks natural and for him sustenance. Whether he’s chasing critters in the mountains or the streams of Montana…or salt water critters in the Caribbean…all I know is you’ll eat good. And you’re always welcome at his campfire - thanks for listening.

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 379

Missing school to film hunts on VHS
A deep calling
Define hunting success
Expectations to produce
Yukon moose
No pack Sunday
Grizzly bear populations
And much more

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EP. 378: 170 Public Land Monarch | Mountain Buck | Nathan Killen

Wed, 06 Mar 2024 05:15:00 -0000

Today on the podcast I’m joined by my buddy Nathan Killen. Nathan is one of the best hunters I’ve had the privilege to meet while running this podcast. His hunting is only outdone by the quality person he is. Nathan had a great year fulfilling a Long-time goal of killing a true giant public land monarch in the mountains of Virginia. Bucks like this don’t come around often, and if you pay attention, they’ll teach you lessons you might think you already know. Great chat as always - thanks for listening.

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 378

Using multiple weapons
Deepening the experience
Closer than you might think
Identifiable droppings
Living close to the road
And much more

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EP. 377: Simplify Hunting & Find More Success | Trust Your Gut | Tim Bunao

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 05:15:00 -0000

Today on the podcast I’m joined by my buddy Tim Bunao. Tim and I are birds of a feather in the sense that when we set a goal…there’s no turning back. We both have adopted a similar approach the past few years…and that’s simplifying things, and trusting our gut to find more success. Tim Moved west to expand his hunting opportunities a few years ago…he’s still a die-hard whitetail bow hunter. Now he ’s just added a few species to list. He had an epic season this year from as last minute move to stalk a whitetail, to killing a giant bull and stalking and killing a mountain lion the same day…with a bow! Super stoked to have Tim back on…he’s the real deal - thanks for listening.

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 377

Believing in your own intel
The art of spot and stalk
The power of trusting your gut
Simplify hunting and find success
The short guy advantage
And much more

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EP. 376: Bucks With Wet Feet | Zero Arrow | U.P. Bowhunter

Wed, 21 Feb 2024 05:15:00 -0000

Today on the podcast I’m joined by my buddy Todd Freeman. Todd is one of those guys who constantly seeks adventure - whether it’s traveling back to his home state of Michigan to hunt the U.P. or out his back door kayaking into hard to reach place in New Jersey. One thing he’s always looking for are bucks that like wet feet. Aside from that, he’s become my go to resource as I jump in to the world of shooting a long bow. Prior to recording this episode, Todd and I spent the day in his shop building my zero arrow and shooting his long bow that he gifted me, until I have my made. It’s good to have good friends to help you do epic stuff. Hope you all dig the sesh as much as I did - thanks for listening.

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 376

Zero Arrow
Archie Bunker
Sheds and scouting
Big Bucks and wet feet
And much more

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EP. 375: Playing With House Money | Travel Hunts | Big Water

Wed, 14 Feb 2024 05:15:00 -0000

Today on the podcast I’m joined by my buddy Steve Smallridge. Steve is a die hard outdoorsman , splitting his time mostly between chasing whitetails and duck hunting the big water of Michigan. The traveling whitetail gypsy bug has bitten him and he’s started exploring beyond his home state for the past few seasons …and finding success. He’s also a competitive Jiu Jitsu black belt and sees a lot of similarities between hunting and jiu jitsu…and that each ultimately feeds the other. I hope you enjoy the conversation as much as I did - thanks for listening.

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 375

Guilty Pleasures
Becoming a deer hunting black belt
Out of state hunts
Flipping the boat in big water
And much more

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EP. 374: Looking For A Spiritual Connection | Bushmen Bows

Wed, 07 Feb 2024 05:15:00 -0000

Today on the podcast I’m joined by my buddy Steve Jewett. Steve is has a been a bowyer for a few decades and is the owner of Bushmen Bows. I’m planning to begin my descent into traditional madness. I wanted to start last year, but a shoulder injury delayed my plans. Now that I’m functional again, I’m ready to make the leap and Steve is helping me get sorted before I take the plunge and have him build me a custom long bow - thanks for listening.

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 374

How you become a bowyer
Hunting with traditional equipment
Making the hunt spiritual
How to get started when purchasing a custom bow.
And much more

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EP. 373: Bird Dogs & Big Bucks | Virginia Quail Hunt

Wed, 31 Jan 2024 05:15:00 -0000

Today on the podcast I did something a little different. My buddy Aaron Hepler and I headed south to Virginia to do something I’ve never done before. We went quail hunting with bird dogs with the folks at Cumberland Estate. I’ve hunted rabbits with dogs as a kid, but the only upland bird hunting I’ve ever done was busting brush with the old man chasing pheasants…never with a dog. And, I love anything with history behind it and the grounds we stayed on and hunted were full of history and birds. Great people, great quail hunting, amazing bird dogs, and rich with colonial era history. The unintended benefit…I learned this are is a sleeper spot for big deer…shhh. Oh…and quail are harder to hit than I thought…shot a few…missed a lot! Big thanks to Kyle and Chloe for the great hang! - thanks for listening.

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 373

Quail Hunting
Cumberland Estate history
Bird dogs teaching me more about using the wind
Big buck tracks
And much more

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EP. 372: The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly | 2023 Season Recap | Chad Sylvester

Sat, 20 Jan 2024 05:15:00 -0000

Today I’m joined by my buddy Chad Sylvester to do our annual “good, bad, and ugly” episode where we cover the season that was…all the good and all the warts. It’s impossible to lay a foundation for improvement without first examining what you’ve done well, and where you’re falling short. This episode acts as an annual reset for me and helps me take a hard look at the man in the mirror. Admittedly, I had a pretty good year, but there’s always things to work on. Hope you all dig the sesh - thanks for listening.

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 372

Hunting bedded animals
Learning on the fly
Eating bugs
Making eye contact
Patiently aggressive
The band is back together

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EP. 371: Changing Patterns to Kill Mature Bucks | Mario Trafficante | The Hunting Beast

Wed, 17 Jan 2024 05:15:00 -0000

Today I’m joined by my buddy Mario Trafficante from the Hunting Beast. Mario is one of my favorite people to chop it up with. We have a lot in common beyond hunting, and those commonalities bleed into our approaches to hunting. Sometimes things don’t play out like we intend, and the path less traveled is what ultimately fills your tag. Being open to those twists of fate and being willing to indulge them can make all the difference. I hope you all dig the conversation as much as I did - thanks for listening.

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 371

Trouble shooting hunting spots
Focusing on fundamentals
Changing patterns to outsmart deer
Confirmation bias
The importance of getting a visual
And more!

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EP. 370: Public Land Pressure & Persistence | Tyrell Roy

Wed, 10 Jan 2024 05:15:00 -0000

Today I’m joined by my buddy Tyrell Roy. As many big bucks as Tyrell has on his wall, it’s never about the mount or trophy. It’s always about the experience, the chess match, and challenging himself to be a better hunter. This year he wanted to see if his skills and all the success he’s had in Oklahoma would translate when traveling out of state on his first out of state public land whitetail hunt. Let’s just say he got the full public land experience with all the highs and lows that come with it. Come to find out…hard work and perseverance still work. Hope you all dig the conversation as much as I did - thanks for listening.

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 370

Learning how to hunt from scratch
Kicker buck
A new strategy
Public land giant spotted…and he’s gone
Persistence and hard work
And more!

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EP. 369: Under Pressure | Brandon Lilly

Wed, 03 Jan 2024 05:15:00 -0000

Today I’m joined by Brandon Lilly. Brandon knew all too well the pressure to perform from his days as an elite powerlifting athlete. He draws on that experience to keep hunting free of the outside noise or pressure to perform. Doing hard things and reframing success, setting reasonable goals, and humbling yourself is the pathway toward gaining the most fulfillment in hunting. Make mistakes, learn from them, and embrace the beginning stages whether you’re a new hunter…or learning a new style of hunting. Brandon has a great perspective not just on hunting but on life, and our conversation is a great way to kick off the new year. I hop you all dig the sesh as much as I did - thanks for listening.

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 369

Power lifting injury and dark times
A life saving friendship
The value of experience
Traditional bow hunting
Recognizing victories in hunting, not just filled tags
And more!

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EP. 368: Shifting Plans To Find Success & Late Season Bow Hunting | Johnny Stewart

Wed, 27 Dec 2023 05:15:00 -0000

Today I’m joined by my good buddy Johnny Stewart. Johnny is grinding through his late season with a few tags still in his pocket - he’s on his way to Iowa as we speak. He filled 3 buck tags this past October through November in Pennsylvania and West Virginia. The success didn’t come easy. Some of his key spots were burned early in the season between human pressure and logging that occurred. Today we talk about changing plans when things go south. And even after years of success how Johnny is always most excited about each season’s learning opportunities - thanks for listening.

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 368

When spots get burned
Early season shift
Finding success in the mountains
Late season grind
And more!

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EP. 367: Late Season Grind | The Best Worst Season | Greg Litzinger

Wed, 20 Dec 2023 05:15:00 -0000

Today I’m joined by my good buddy Greg Litzinger. Greg has had one of his best seasons…and one of his worst at the same time. He’s been in the game, having encounters more times than most in a couple seasons combined. A branch here, a deflected arrow there…and being just a step behind a target deer has been the story of his season. He’s still grinding it out…he’s the “Ultimate Warrior” and I have a feeling antlers will be in his late season future. Always love catching up with my guy - thanks for listening.

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 367

The Ultimate Warrior
Hunting without cameras
Arrows released and bad shots
One step behind a target buck
The late season push
And more!

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EP. 366: The Nature of The Beast | Jace Allen

Wed, 13 Dec 2023 05:15:00 -0000

Today I’m joined by my buddy Jace Allen. Jace is one of those people who is just born to deer hunt and chase mature bucks. He’s as dedicated to his craft as anyone you’ll meet. That doesn’t mean there aren’t hard lessons to learn…even for the most experienced woodsman. Most guys are thrilled to fill a tag no matter how the hunt ends so long as it end with a buck on the ground. Jace is a little different and the hunt and the animal means more to him than another piece of taxidermy on his wall. He’s been successful this season yet again…but he wasn’t happy with how the hunt unfolded - he expects more from himself and it’s why you won’t find a whitetail more deserving of success. Always a pleasure catching up with one of the Missouri killers - thanks for listening.

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 366

How seasons with a trad bow make you a better hunter
Missing your target buck
Give them an easy death
A recovery, but not they way you want it
Late season hunting strategies
And more!

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EP. 365: Two Bucks, One Week | Jake Hofer | Iowa & Illinois

Wed, 06 Dec 2023 05:05:00 -0000

Today I’m joined by my Jake Hofer from Exodus Outdoor Gear. Jake is one of my good buddies and one of the best deer hunters I know. The running joke in our friend circle for a long time was if a deer was going to be killed by our group of friends…Jake would be the one to do it. Year after year he fills tags on mature bucks. This year He drew a coveted Iowa tag…but made the decision to leave Iowa during prime—time to catch a few good weather days at home in Illinois. Sounds crazy to leave Iowa, right? Well, like usual, Jake has a knack analyzing, making a strategy, and executing…and things worked out pretty well! Always love catching up with the quiet killer, hope you all dig the conversation as much as I did - thanks for listening.

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 365

A quiet killer
Unexpected encounters
Making a move to capitalize on good weather
When to hunt food during the rut
First deer out of a saddle
And more!

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EP. 364: Hunt For Fulfillment & Tags Will Get Filled | Erik Barber

Wed, 29 Nov 2023 05:01:00 -0000

Today I’m joined by my buddy Erik Barber. Erik has had a killer fall, filling two archery tags. Funny thing about filling tags early, is you sometimes feel like you’re missing out with so much season left. I don’t think anyone would complain about filling tags early…but there is definitely some fear of missing out, or missing those November sunrises. Erik is as passionate an outdoorsman as you’ll find, initially cutting his teeth at Midwest whitetail with the guys from THP and now working for Vortex Optics. Making your passion your job can create some turbulence in keeping joy in the hunt. WE talk about Eriks phenomenal fall and how he’s learned to keep the hunting fires burning bright while working in the outdoor industry for a decade. Awesome conversation and hope you all dig it as much as I did - and thanks for listening.

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 364

Balancing work and passion
October bucks in Iowa
Hunting. The backside of standing corn
Hunting for fulfillment
Rattling and decoying?
And more!

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EP. 363: Public Land Booner From The Ground | Season of Redemption

Wed, 22 Nov 2023 05:15:00 -0000

Today We’re talking about my recent hunt in Kansas. Three seasons ago I set a goal to kill a Kansas whitetail from the ground. I had a lot of opportunities that I screwed up the previous seasons. Each set up got a little better last year and I really felt this was the year to meet my goal. I wasn’t looking for a giant…when I hunt out of state, my mission is to try and take a buck that is the average/representative animal for the area I’m hunting. It would’ve been really easy to screw this hunt up. A lot of things when the deer were approaching were not breaking my way. I had to make a lot of small and quick decisions on how to play the situation. I think a lot of things I do outside of hunting that helps me be more present in my day to day life, and mentally in control of my emotions/actions was actually what allowed the arrow to get released…and be fatal. When it came to those critical seconds that stood between a grip and grin and just another story of a great encounter…I was in control this time. I remembered every detail…no auto-pilot…no blacking out and not remembering the shot. Fully present. I hope you all dig the session, and as always thank you all for listening.

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 363

A 3 year journey
Calling my shot…kinda
Glassing a booner
Being present
The rodeo
And more!

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EP. 362: Uncuffed & Whitetail Adrenaline | Getting Your Passion Back | Jared Scheffler

Wed, 15 Nov 2023 05:15:00 -0000

Today I’m joined by my buddy Jared Scheffler of Whitetail Adrenaline. Beyond Jared being a killer with the stick and string, he’s the passion behind Whitetail Adrenaline that brings us, what I consider, to be the hands down best hunting content ever made. Being great at anything comes with a cost. We talk about the cost of perfection and getting your passion back, traditional archery and of course…decoying open country giants - thanks for listening!

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 362

Uncuffed
Getting your passion back
Love for traditional archery
Decoying in open country
And more!

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EP. 361: Putting A Buck In A Boat | Mid-October Mornings

Wed, 08 Nov 2023 05:15:00 -0000

Today we’re doing something a little different… I’m turning over the reins of the show to my buddy Aaron Hepler to talk about the filling my PA tag this October. Pulling this buck out with my kayak was something I set as a goal a few years ago when I found this area scouting. I’ve been beaten by two different bucks in this spot the previous two season…things finally came together on October 16th.

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 361

Putting a buck in a boat
October mornings
Working from historical data
Making the shot
And more!

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EP. 360: One Shot At Redemption | Public Land Booner | Austin Culbertson

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 04:15:00 -0000

Today I’m joined by my buddy Austin Culbertson. Austin is one of the killers from Missouri that I’ve come to know over the past few seasons. If you remember the episode he and I did last season, he talked about a buck that got away that was haunting him…a true giant that was living in plain site…but seemed un-killable - then he got his chance and the worst situation for a bowhunter happened. Going into the offseason he only wanted to know if this deer he’s played chess with was still alive…he was. Today we close the chapter on the “wide one.” I hope you all dig the conversations as much as I did - thanks for listening!

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 360

Smart old buck
Right where he’s always bedded
Dealing with self doubt
Waiting for the corn to be cut
He finally made a mistake

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EP. 359: Gambling Vs. Investing | Tony Peterson

Wed, 25 Oct 2023 04:15:00 -0000

Today I’m joined by my buddy Tony Peterson. Tony has been on the show a handful of times and I consider him to be one of the best public land hunters I’ve ever met. More than that, he has a keen ability to observe, gain perspective, articulate complex situations and execute a plan…be it hunting strategy, or life events in general. He chases the experience above everything…truthfully it’s a perspective I’ve gained from spending time with him and it’s made hunting better for me. I’m glad to call him a friend and always enjoy our conversations. Hope you guys dig it as much as I did - thanks for listening!

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 359

Gambling vs. investing
Early season buck down
Early season morning hunts
Moving spots too soon
And much more

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EP. 358: A Dying Breed of Bowhunter | Cody D'Acquisto

Wed, 18 Oct 2023 04:15:00 -0000

Today I’m joined by my buddy Cody D’Acquisto. Over the past few seasons Cody has evolved is approach to bowhunting…switching to traditional archery equipment, he’s always been one for unconventional low stand set ups…no camo and he’s done away with using trail cameras. He’s a dying breed of bowhunter who enjoys the harder things in life…whether it’s challenging hunts…or iron man style races he’s for sure a dying breed. One of my favorite people to talk with, hope you all dig the conversation as much as I did - thanks for listening.

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 358

No trail cameras
Making moves
Prioritize in season scouting
Dedication needed to achieve your goals
And much more

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EP. 357: Not Gonna Waste Time Hunting When I Can Scout | Hunter Hogan

Wed, 11 Oct 2023 04:15:00 -0000

Today I’m joined by my buddy Hunter Hogan. Hunter, as his name would suggests, was almost destined to be a mature buck killer. At 25 he’s racking up an impressive resume. What’s most impressive is his dedication to his craft…professional archer, and mature buck killer. His life is purpose built to always be in the hunt. He’s recently launched a YouTube channel (Hunter Hogan) where you can see him travel the country filling tags. As authentic and skilled public land hunter as you’ll find- thanks for listening.

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 357

Don’t waste time hunting when you can scout
Putting all the factors into place
Mature bucks are just a different breed
Unhappy Colorado ending
BBD in Missouri
And much more

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EP. 356: Chasing Mature Mountain Bucks | North Idaho | Jake Kremer

Wed, 04 Oct 2023 04:15:00 -0000

Today I’m joined by my buddy Jake Kremer owner of North Idaho Archery. Jake is an outlier in Idaho. Most folks in the west are die-hard elk hunters. While Jake filled his tag on an Idaho bull this year…he’s admittedly a more die-hard mountain whitetail hunter than an elk hunter. I’ve hunted the area Jake calls home. Rarely do I do an episode where both the guest and I have some knowledge of the exact same areas. it was cool to talk about some of the whitetail sign I saw while in the Idaho mountains and talk through what the hunt options might be for those areas. Hope you all dig the discussion as much as I did - thanks for listening.

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 356

8 years and 10,000 miles
Going all in
Un-huntable mountain giants
Access in the mountains
North Idaho Archery
And much more

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EP. 355: Change Is Inevitable| The Evolving DIY Bowhunter | Eddie Claypool

Wed, 27 Sep 2023 04:00:00 -0000

Today I’m joined by my good buddy Eddie Claypool. Eddie has been chasing DIY hunts and animals across the country since the late 70’s. You could say he’s the original DIY bowhunter. He’s lived the hay day of whitetail hunting in the midwest and hunted the best of the west for the better part of 40 years. Even though DIY blood runs through his veins, he’s changed his approach the past few years - time changes everyone and everything. You could say he pauses now to smell the roses. There’s wisdom in experience and age. And sometimes the best wisdom has less to do with how to fill tags and more to do with the importance of being in the moment…maybe it’s a cautionary tale of what might be slipping away from us. This might be a good reminder to breathe deep, and soak it all in as we kick off the season - thanks for listening.

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 355

Evolution
The winds of the west are changing
Owning your own piece of dirt
Early season prairie bucks
Getting back to your roots
And much more

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EP. 354: The Truth About Hunting Scrapes | Dr. Bronson Strickland | Deer Research

Wed, 20 Sep 2023 04:00:00 -0000

Today I’m joined by my good buddy Dr. Bronson Strickland of Mississippi State University Deer Lab. Dr. Strickland and his team are always performing whitetail research to better understand their worlds - in today’s episode we’re diving into scrape research. What I like most about talking with Dr. Strickland is he can articulate things we may see as hunters but not fully understand. While keeping facts at the forefront, shedding light on hunting myths or adding validity to hunter observation. As a hunter and a deer biologist, he’s well positioned to understand the desires of hunters, while taking an scientific approach to understanding the animals we love to chase. - thanks for listening.

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 354

What is as scrape and what’s it’s purpose
Do more bucks or Does visit scrapes
Frequency and speed of scrape visits
Buck age structure and daylight vs nocturnal scrape visits
Number of bucks who typically visit a single scrape
Impact of rain on scrape visitation

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EP. 353: Sometimes Survival Is The Best We Can Do | Defeat W/Authenticity | Johnny Utah Mulligan

Wed, 13 Sep 2023 04:15:00 -0000

Today I’m joined by my buddy Johnny Utah Mulligan. John has been jet setting hunting all over the world since the last time we had a chance to catch up. In addition to his hunting travels he embarked on competing in his first tactical games. If you know John’s background as a former undercover narcotics cop and his love of fitness, then you know this shooting CrossFit games style of competition is up his alley. As if that wasn’t challenging enough…my dude starting training Jiu Jitsu too! Awesome catching up with my buddy…and I’m stoked that he’s living his best life. Hope you all dig the conversation as much as I did - thanks for listening.

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 353

Accepting defeat with authenticity
Importance of support
Sometimes surviving is the best we can do
What conservation looks like in other countries
Wanna hunt Spain
Kentucky Velvet and Colorado muleys
And much more

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EP. 352: The Hidden Gem Of Maine Island Bucks | Dan Tutor

Wed, 06 Sep 2023 04:15:00 -0000

Today I’m joined by my buddy Dan Tutor. Dan hunts the islands off the coast of Maine. I’ve always had an interest in island hunting but two things that held me back was …water access via the sea/bay (seems dicey and borderline stupid for someone who didn’t grow up around the ocean) and giving up a mid west hunt to hunt the north east where they’re not known for great whitetail hunting (compared to the midwest). Well…I still may not have my sea legs, but Dan has hauled in a few deer that put to rest any concerns of the caliber of bucks you can find on the islands. I hope you all dig this session as much as I did…I think I might be an Island hunter in the future!

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 352

Getting Started
Island bucks are extremely adaptable
Inhabited vs uninhabited islands
Island topo and terrain
Island access
Close call with a kayak
And much more

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EP. 351: Sitka Gear Intercept Collection | Core Merino | Merino vs Synthetic Layers

Wed, 30 Aug 2023 04:15:00 -0000

Today I’m joined by my buddy Chris Derrick. Anytime Chris is on you can count on two things…A season is just about to open. And Sitka Gear has recently dropped brand new kit advancing their already bullet proof systems. Over time Sitka has continued to evolve their systems including different applications of Merino Wool. As awesome as Merino wool is for base layers, in its natural form it may not be the best material for outer layers until now. As always Sitka delivering on the needs of the hunter with in-field usability, stealth, and a new approach to merino able to withstand the abuse of grueling hunts season after season …hope you all dig the session it as much as I did.

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 351

Chasing speed goats
Family guide first
Core merino
Merino vs synthetics
Intercept - a new approach to Merino ouster layers
New Stratus kit
And much more

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EP. 350: Curiosity Kills Bucks | Mario Trafficante | The Hunting Beast

Wed, 23 Aug 2023 04:15:00 -0000

Today I’m joined by my buddy Mario Trafficante. Mario and I met and realized we had way more in common than our passion for bowhunting. We both recognize the larger patterns in our lives that complement each other, drives our passion, our curiosity, and at times creativity. If you allow it, hunting can enrich your life beyond the tree stand. And the same can be said that anything you're passionate about can positively influence your hunting. Like most things in life, mindset and how you process the world around you is everything. Mario is not just a great hunter, but he gets it…the pursuit of experiences, the quest for knowledge, to make him a better hunter…but ultimately a better human. One of my favorite conversations in recent memory…hope you all enjoy it as much as I did.

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 350

The beginning
Curiosity and passion
Mindset and resilience
New hunters using disappointments as opportunities
Recognizing patterns
Adapting to behavior of mature bucks
And much more

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EP. 349: Hunting Hub Systems | Justin Wright

Wed, 16 Aug 2023 04:15:00 -0000

Today I’m joined my buddy Just Wright. Justin cut his teeth in the big woods of Missouri and then moved later in life to moved to an area of MO with more agricultural land. It was those early big woods lessons that built a foundation that allows him to find success in any terrain. Justin is also one of those guys, that if you’re lucky, you have the good fortune in life to meet. He’s as sharp of a woodsman as you’ll find and an absolute killer in the whitetail woods. More importantly, you might not meet a nicer, more humble, or more down to earth person. I hope you all dig this conversation as much as I did - thanks for listening

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 349

Cutting your teeth in the big woods
Finding of water
Hub systems
Hunting hub systems
Access routes are the best scent control
And much more

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EP. 348: 2023 Goals, Dreams, and Aspirations | Chad Sylvester

Wed, 09 Aug 2023 04:15:00 -0000

Today I’m joined my buddy Chad Sylvester for our annul goals hopes and dreams for the upcoming season. Chads looking to back to back in Idaho…while I’m looking fro the tried times the charm in Kansas. And then We discuss our plans for what we have to look forward to in our own back yards.

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 348

Clint shoulda got an Idaho tag
Don’t call me unless it’s a kill in your underwear
Ohio giant located
PA mountain monarchs
And Much More

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EP. 347: A Path Worth Traveling

Wed, 02 Aug 2023 04:00:00 -0000

Today I’m joined my buddy Tony Sangialosi of 33OH Archery. Tony and I were introduced by our mutual friends over at Exodus. They thought since we both are obsessed with bowhunting and jiu jitsu that we should meet! Tony’s introduction to the archery world is different from most that I’ve met. He also took it to the next level creating a business building custom bowstrings and arrows. Finding success is a habit, being open to possibilities, and taking risks….be it hunting, business, family, or jiu jitsu. We talk about all of that and more during today’s episode - thanks for listening!

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 347

Heavy arrow and a low limb
Intro to archery and hunting
Plans for this season
How hunting and Jiu Jitsu benefit each other
And Much More

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EP. 346: Hunting The Shifting Phases Of Deer Season | Joe Rentmeester

Wed, 26 Jul 2023 04:15:00 -0000

Today I’m joined my buddy Joe Rentmeester. Joe is one of the most detailed hunters I’ve met and usually leads to the demise of a buck he has his sights set on. Today we did something a little different where we walked through each phase of the hunting season to see how Joe would tackle or has tackled hunts throughout the season. Success doesn’t come easy. It usually comes with adapting as the season changes…and that’s exactly what we discuss during todays episode. Hope you all dig the session as much as I did - thanks for listening!

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 346

Early Season
Hunting October
Morning vs evening
When to be aggressive
Wanting a visual
And Much More

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EP. 345: If I Can See Him, I Can Kill Him | 168 Inch Average Score | Drew Bounds

Wed, 19 Jul 2023 04:15:00 -0000

Today I’m joined my buddy Drew Bounds. Drew cut his teeth hunting in the Deep South along the Arkansas/Lousiana border, but his passion takes him across state lines seeking adventure and the mature bucks of the midwest. Drew is on an eight year heater…where he’s filled his out of state tag eight years running. The average score of those eight bucks…168 inches and some change. That’s like batting .400 in the big leagues. Oh…and if you want big elk…he does that too! His secret sauce to killing big deer “if I can see him, I can kill him.” Hope you all dig the conversation as much as I did!

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 345

Hunting in the Deep South
Cutting your teeth
Travel hunting
If I can see him I can kill him
And Much More

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EP. 344: Early Season Deer Hunting Tactics & Gear In Your Bag

Wed, 12 Jul 2023 04:15:00 -0000

Today I’m joined my buddy Greg Litzinger. This is part 2 from our annual summer session where we answer a few listener questions to help you get ready for fall hunts. - thanks for listening!

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 344

Early season tactics
Gear in our bag
Big woods and warm weather
Trail camera strategies
And Much More

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EP. 343: Summer Prep & B.S. Session | Bowhunting Fiend

Wed, 05 Jul 2023 04:15:00 -0000

Today I’m joined my buddy Greg Litzinger. Greg and I have a tradition where we get together during the summer to talk about prepping for the season. What we’re doing this time of year to get ready, trail camera strategies and new set ups we have high hopes for. Always a good time hanging with the bowhunting fiend - thanks for listening!

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 343

Tears behind my aviators
Travel plans
Trail camera laws
Summer inventory
And Much More

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EP. 342: Find 30/30 Days To Kill Mature Mountain Bucks

Wed, 28 Jun 2023 04:15:00 -0000

Today I’m joined my buddy Steve Sherk. If you don’t already know Steve, he’s likely one of the most well versed mountain hunters you’ll find, he eats, lives and breathes mountain bucks. Steve Steve accumulated a mountain of trail camera data over the years and has uncovered some pretty good predictors for when deer in the mountains are most vulnerable. Hope you dig the session as much as I did - thanks for listening!

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 342

Mountain bucks and fall transition
Find places of abundance
Clear cuts…may not be your best friend
30/30 Days
And Much More

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EP. 341: Every Day I Don't Kill Him, Means I'm One Day Closer

Wed, 21 Jun 2023 04:15:00 -0000

Today I’m joined my buddy Joe Miles. Joe has been traveling and killing mature deer, among other species, for a long time. You’d be hard pressed to find a guy more dedicated to the hun and chess match than Joe. His wall proves his strategic abilities, but it’s his mental toughness and willingness to stay in the game…when others won’t, that makes him different. I hope you all dig the conversation as much as I did - thanks for listening!

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 341

A traveling man
Tracks Buck
One day closer
Helicopter landing pad blowing up a hunt
Ability to adapt
And Much More

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EP. 340: Why Drainages Can Equal Mountain Buck Success

Wed, 14 Jun 2023 04:15:00 -0000

Today I’m joined by my buddy Paul Putera. Paul is one of those public land guys that’s comfortable with the uncomfortable. Whether it’s talking the long way in to keep is access clean. Or just thinking outside the box, doing the opposite of what all other hunters are doing to find the overlooked hidden spots holding mature bucks. High pressure areas, Big woods, swamps, hill country…doesn’t matter. My money is on Paul to haul out a mature buck . Hope you all dig the conversation as much as I did - thanks for listening!

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 340

Building a DIY Trailer
Summer Scouting…always be scouting
Drainages and why they’re money
Mountain buck down
Mountain swamps
And Much More

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EP. 339: Buck Bedding & Building Analogs

Wed, 07 Jun 2023 04:15:00 -0000

Today we're taking a stroll down memory lane with a look back episode. From time to time I like to go back through episodes to refresh my memory of things I should be thinking of as the season approaches. In this session I pulled sections of episodes past from our friend's Justin Hollandsworth, Jacob Emory, KC Smith, Dr. Strickland and our favorite...Greg Litzinger. Hope you guy dig it - thanks for listening!

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 339

Drifting tracks and entry/exit strategy
First P&Y
Early season and trail cam strategy
Evolving your hunting style by traveling
The truth about the October lull and buck bedding
Mid October dates
And Much More

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EP. 338: Walking With Shadows | Heath Cisco

Wed, 31 May 2023 04:00:00 -0000

Today I'm joined by my buddy Heath Cisco. Heath likely needs little introduction, he’s been killing mature bucks consistently for years. He’s the rare breed that can consistently target a specific mature buck and ultimately have that beast fall to his arrow. While he enjoys hunting all parts of the fall, he’s deadly with a front in October, and might be even better when the clock winds down and the brutal late season conditions roll in…he didn’t get the nickname “Iceman” for nothing! I hope you all dig the conversation as much as I did - thanks for listening!

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 338

Bow hunting at 13
First P&Y
Mentors and Blood Brothers
It’s all about in season sign
The first south after a front
And Much More

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EP. 337: Making The Trad Bow Transition | The Push Archery

Wed, 24 May 2023 04:15:00 -0000

Today I'm joined by my buddy Matt Zirnsak from The Push Archery. Matt and The Push Archery are a wealth of knowledge when it comes to everything traditional archery. As many of you know, I’ve been considering hunting with traditional equipment this year, and of course have a lot of questions. Matt was kind enough to join me to talk a newbie through a lot of the things I’ll need consider as I think of transition from a compound to trad bow. We of course talk some deer hunting too. Hope you all dig the conversations as much as I did - thanks for listening!

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 337

PA Archery buck with a trad bow
Missing every deer for the first two years
Choosing the right bow
Tuning an arrow
Aiming methods…what’s right for you
And Much More

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EP. 336 Wind Speed & Mature Bucks | Bow Hunter Of Averages | Jason Michael

Wed, 17 May 2023 04:15:00 -0000

Today I'm joined by my buddy Jason Michael. I like to refer to Jason as the original DIY Traveling Whitetail Gypsy. He’s like a walking welcome center for any state, and any public ground. I’ve rarely mentioned a piece of ground in any state that he wasn’t familiar with. He’s as sharp a woodsman as they come, deadly with a stick and string in his hand…but beyond that…he might be one of the nicest humans you’ll ever meet. You won’t find a bigger cheering section for someone else success than him. One of my favorite conversations in recent memory…and hope you all dig it as much as I did - thanks for listening!

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 336

Canada bears
Learning from running dogs
Building a purpose built life
Wind speed and mature deer
His biggest travel hunting mistake
And Much More

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EP. 335: Quality vs. Quantity

Wed, 10 May 2023 04:15:00 -0000

Today I'm joined by my buddy Kevin Vistisen. Quality of life has probably been on most peoples minds the past few years. I know it has been something I’ve given a fair amount of thought. Whether it’s to hunt more, be in better physical shape, or provide your family with the type of lifestyle you desire…these things usually come with sacrifice in the short-term for longer-term rewards. You’ll hear a lot of people talk about such things…but few act. Kevin is acting, and today we talk about evolving your life and your families life to focus on quality vs quantity…and better deer hunting…of course - thanks for listening!

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 335

Living in a van down by the river
Better outdoor recreating
Minimalist living
Better deer hunting our your backdoor
And Much More

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EP. 334: Do We Rely On Post Season Scouting Too Much | Mike Perry

Wed, 03 May 2023 04:15:00 -0000

Today I'm joined by my buddy Mike Perry from Pennsylvania. I haven’t had Mike on in a while and it’s always good to catch up with a fellow PA hunter. For those of you who don’t know Mike, he’s a killer. Whether it’s public or private Mike consistently finds and kills mature deer. One of my favorite things about Mike is his curiosity, and how his expectations are rooted in reality. Mike’s been killing deer since the 90’s. We talk about his style has evolved over the years from a rut hunter to now an approach this is more focused on following the changing components of the deer’s world in the fall to stay in the game vs. sitting a funnel. One thing that hasn’t changed is the notion that the only way to get good at killing mature bucks…is to kill deer in general. It takes reps and experience, and letting the arrow go is just the beginning. Hope you all dig the conversation - thanks for listening!

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 334

Mike Perry North
Evolving from a rut hunter
Chasing in season changes to stay on deer
3 month butt kicking
And Much More

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EP. 333: Finding The Silver Lining | Zach Ferenbaugh

Wed, 26 Apr 2023 04:15:00 -0000

Today I'm joined by my buddy Zach Ferenbaugh. We all know Zach as the passionate outdoorsman/whitetail hunter and ground tactician that has helped define The Hunting Public. I’ve learned a lot from watching and talking to Zach, the hunter. But his most important lesson he might share is how he’s managing being on the sidelines rehabbing a serious injury. Forced presence can provide fresh perspective. Zach (and The Hunting Public) are about the community, friends, and family. I think Zach said it best when he shared how this injury has help shape his perspective about hunting. He said “ I just miss being with my friends.” We sometimes forget what the important stuff is in the midst of the chase. Hope you all dig the conversation as much as I did - thanks for listening!

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 333

A westerner and living in elk country
Meeting the locals
Sitting on the sidelines
A fresh perspective
And Much More

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EP. 332: Appalachia Mountain Bucks | The Stick Boys

Wed, 19 Apr 2023 04:15:00 -0000

Today I'm joined by my buddy Dalton Lewis from The Stick Boys. Dalton hunts the Appalachia Mountains of North Carolina where he spends his time chasing gnarly old mountain warriors with a trad bow. Dalton is an old soul, and approaches hunting through the “old school” lens of woodsman-ship and is focused on the experience…not the inches. Forever the optimist, I don’t think you could ever have a conversation with Dalton and not feel energized about the opportunities in front of you. The world could use more Daltons - thanks for listening!

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 332

A love of history
The state of hunting
Hunting Appalachia (no “t”)
Trad bow epiphany
Making you a better hunter
And Much More

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EP. 331: A Safe Place To Become Dangerous | Tim Carpenter

Wed, 12 Apr 2023 04:15:00 -0000

Today I'm joined by my buddy Tim Carpenter. Tim is the owner and coach at Hellfisfish MMA. He’s been immersed in martial arts for nearly all of his life and is incredibly accomplished in every thing from Judo to BJJ and as a professional MMA fighter. If you’ve listened to this podcast for any length of time you likely know two things about me. My rekindled love of grappling/Jiu jitsu. And finding connection points among things that on the surface seem to not have much in common but share fundamental principals. I was surprised by how many folks who listen to the podcast are jiu jitsu practitioners. And BJJ and bow hunting whitetails is…well…not as different as some might think. There’s a lot of similarity between a killer in the whitetail woods and a killer on the jiu jitsu mats. The obvious is the dedication and passion to the craft. What is often overlooked is the elite performers in both are….experts in the fundamentals preferring substance over style. I hope you all dig this episode as much as I enjoyed the conversation - thanks for listening!

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 331

7 Days a week
Learning from the less experienced
A lifestyle that gives everything
The hardest transitions
And Much More

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EP. 330: Be A Better Human To Be A Better Hunter

Wed, 05 Apr 2023 04:15:00 -0000

Today I'm joined by my buddy Tony Peterson. It’s been a while since we had a chance to catch up. Tony always has an honest view of hunting, what it’s comprised of, how to get better, and it’s relationship to how our everyday life impacts hunting…or is impacted by hunting. It’s one of the many reasons I’m glad to be able to call him a friend. And why I’m glad he’s a voice of reason for the hunting space. Like always…we cover a lot of ground in today’s episode. Hope you all dig the conversations as much as I did - thanks for listening!

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 330

Post-holing is fun
Be better to be a better hunter
What would Tony do
Some times it sucks
And Much More

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EP. 329: Delayed Is Not Denied | Travis Keith

Wed, 29 Mar 2023 04:15:00 -0000

Today I'm joined by my buddy…the man with two first names, Travis Keith. It’s been two seasons since Travis has been on the show. His 2021 season had some unexpected twists and turns while 2022 tested his resolve. What I most appreciate about Travis (beyond the fact that he is a killer in the whitetail woods) is he leads with his faith, always. Does the right thing which ins’t always the easy thing. And at the end of the day, he still usually ends up with a filled tag or two. But most importantly he leaves each hunting season with a story, a lesson learned, and even with adversity…even deeper in his faith. Always and excellent and soul enriching conversation with Travis. Hope you all dig the conversation as much as I did - thanks for listening!

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 329

A banner Tulsa weekend
Being where you’re supposed to be
8 hours and two tags filled
Delayed is not denied
And Much More

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EP. 328: Wind Bump Bucks | 4 Public Land Bucks In 4 Seasons

Wed, 22 Mar 2023 04:15:00 -0000

Today I'm joined by Brent Hits. Brent is a die-hard public land whitetail hunter from the state of Virginia. Finding success on mature deer is hard. Finding that success on public land, even harder. To find that success four consecutive years…well…that’s quite an achievement and exactly what Brent did from 2018-2021. Today we talk about his approach, how each hunt played out, and hunting Virginia public land in high pressured areas of the state. Hope you dig it - thanks for listening!

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 328

Hunting Virginia public land
Brent’s approach to finding mature bucks
A beast disciple
Finding bucks where no one wants to hunt
4 bucks, four seasons
And Much More

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EP. 327: Use A North Wind To Cover Your Movement | Ground Hunting With Travis Glassman

Wed, 15 Mar 2023 04:15:00 -0000

Today I'm joined by Travis Glassman. If you’ve been following this podcast you know that I’ve have a soft spot for ground hunting and the advantages you gain by being on the ground, especially in the plaines of Kansas. Travis is a Kansas native who is consistently filling his tag on mature whitetails from the ground using a combination of spot and stalk, ambush set ups, and maybe his favorite…decoying a ticked off dominant buck to 5 yards! If that’s not enough he’s usually capturing all of this on camera. I’m already pumped up to get back to the wide open plaines to do some crawling and brawling. Hope you dig the conversation as much as I did - thanks for listening!

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 327

Whitetails and grappling
Getting out of a tree stand and into the ground game
Ambush vs spot n stalk vs decoying
North wind to cover your visual
Leaning from Loppy
And Much More

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EP. 326: A New Chapter & Doing Hard Shit | Cody D'Acquisto

Wed, 08 Mar 2023 05:15:00 -0000

Today I'm joined by my buddy Cody D’Acuisto - it’s been a while since we’ve had a chance to catch up. Cody has made a habit of proving people wrong. He’s one of the best deer hunters you’ll find with inches to prove it. His strategies sometimes seem unorthodox initially…until he hangs Boone and Crocket deer on his wall…then everyone is all ears. He’s a trail blazer and what set’s him apart from other hunters is his mindset. Yes he’s a great strategist when it comes to locking and killing giant bucks. But he usually has to come up with something unconventional and outside the box to release that fatal arrow. And doing what hasn’t been proven before is where his mindset puts him over the top. Killer session with Cody and hope you all dig the conversation as much as I did - thanks for listening!

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 326

Life’s crazy
New beginnings
Mindset
Hunting low and it’s advantages
Killing a giant
Beginning a new chapter

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EP. 325: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly

Wed, 01 Mar 2023 05:15:00 -0000

Today I'm joined by my good buddy and road dog, Chad Sylvester. Chad and I usually spend a few weeks in the fall together however, this year our schedules and hunts didn’t line up. This time of year Chad and I like to air our the previous season and discuss the good, bad, and the ugly as a way to put a pin in the season, uncover what we would like to work on in the future…and begin looking forward to the 2023 hunting season. Chad also demo’d a new line of tactical hunting gear in Idaho…or maybe he just went primitive…tune in for the deets - thanks for listening!

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 325

Show Fatigue
The Sylvester tactical apparel (aka stalking in your underwear)
Do what your good at, don’t chase other’s techniques
This is what you go to Iowa for
Heart break in Kansas
One shot deal on mature Pennsylvania Buck
And much more!

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EP. 324: Chasing One Deer | Public Land Boone & Crocket

Wed, 22 Feb 2023 05:15:00 -0000

Today I'm joined by Austin Culbertson. Austin is a die-hard outdoorsman from Missouri. By Spring and summer Austin is chasing big bass as a Major League Fishing Pro Angler. Not to be outdone in the fall and winter, he’s filling tags on mature public land bucks. Austin’s approach is very analytical…a lot of what he uses to find success on the water applies to the timber chasing mature bucks. He’s finding success in unexpected places…and the hunt from this year was…well… you’ll have to listen to hear it from the horses mouth. Awesome session with Austin…he’s our kind of people - thanks for listening!

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 324

Learning on your own
Big bass = big bucks
An analytical approach
A 180 inch public land monarch…
2 buck season…the story of chocolate
And much more!

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EP. 323: 3 Factors For Killing Mature Bucks | Corner Hunting

Wed, 15 Feb 2023 05:15:00 -0000

Today I'm joined by Jeremy Aron of Do It Yourself Hunter. Jeremy is a successful entrepreneur who created a purpose built life to prioritize the right things at at the right times - with an eye on creating free time to chase his passion. He’s been chasing and filming his deer hunts…well before it was a cool thing to do. He has decades of experience finding and killing mature bucks in 21 different states (he’s hunted 22). Jeremy’s goal now is to help others gain the experience of travel hunting on a working man’s budget - and just to get out there and do it! Big bucks don’t have to cost big dollars. I hope you all dig the conversation as much as I did - thanks for listening!

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 323

A rural country wave
Prioritizing family and a purpose built life
Corner hunting when travel hunting
911, we have an emergency
And much more!

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EP. 322: Hunting On A Sick Day | Full Draw 4 Times

Wed, 08 Feb 2023 05:10:00 -0000

Today I'm joined by my good buddy Greg Litzinger. As you guys know, Greg and I get together to chop it up about bowhunting a few times a year. We've both been separately tackling new big woods pieces for the past 2 years. Greg in NJ and me In PA. It usually will take 3 seasons to get a firm grasp on a new piece (if you're a regular working guy), especially with the challenges the big woods provide. That's what we talk about today. That, and how Greg's season played out...and some listener Q/A. - thanks for listening!

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 322

Hunting with a buddy, or solo?
Camera Intel not as good as last year
Full draw 4 times
Hunting on a sick day
And much more!

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EP. 321: Public Land Booner | Time Is Undefeated

Wed, 01 Feb 2023 05:15:00 -0000

Today I’m joined by my buddy Jace Allen. Jace was on over the summer to talk about how he builds buck quadrants to kill mature bucks. During that episode he alluded to the idea of having a season like he’s never had before in 2022. He was determined to put life on hold (or maybe just slow it down) to chase his passion, prioritize the woods, whitetails, and hunt more days from season start to season end than ever before possible. You might call this a dream season from many…but it wasn’t without it’s ups and downs. Oh…and he may have out dueled public land pressure to wrap a tag around at least one Boone & Crocket buck - thanks for listening!

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 321

Chasing a season
Funny things happen around the 16th straight day of hunting
Time is undefeated
Doing what others aren’t
Kentucky Booner Down
And much more!

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EP. 320: An Old Warrior Is Down | West Virginia

Wed, 25 Jan 2023 05:10:00 -0000

Today I’m joined by my buddy Tre Kerns. Tre is a die-hard bowhunter and outdoorsman from West Virginia. They way we initially came to know each other was kinda interesting however, it didn’t take long to realize Tre was my kind of people. One of the things I appreciate most about Tre is his full appreciation for his outdoor adventures. Reveling in the blessings we have just enjoying wild places. And it doesn’t hurt when you’ve got good buddies to share these places with…and some filled tags - thanks for listening!

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 320

Chance meeting
Feeling small in big country
Mature bucks and bulging bulls
An old warrior has fallen
And much more

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EP. 319: Dog Bitten, Twice Shy

Wed, 18 Jan 2023 05:15:00 -0000

Today I’m joined by my buddy Dan Johnson of the Sportsmans Empire and Nine Finger Chronicles. Sometimes season’s have a theme…for better or worse. This season for Dan was one for the dogs. We’ll explain - thanks for listening!

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 319

Grappling
Dog bitten
Nebraska and South Dakota
An Iowa hammer has fallen…or did it?
New properties and new opportunity
And much more

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EP. 318: 2023 Flagship Bow Review | Sometimes Even The Best Archers Have Bad Shots

Wed, 11 Jan 2023 05:15:00 -0000

Today I’m joined by my good buddies AJ and Wilson. AJ is the owner of my local archery shop (Bob & AJ’s Archery World) Where I like to go in and try all the new bows he’s carrying for the year. As you would expect from a bunch of duDes hanging out in an archery shop, bowhunting stories quickly were shared. I this episode we talk some hunting, and break down 6 different bows we shot and reviewed during the day. Always a good time at the shop and hope you all dig it - thanks for listening!

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 318

AJ walks out his front door and kills big deer
Even the most experiences archers have bad shots
Getting back in the groove hunting does
Hoyt, Darton, Mathews, and Elite bow reviews
And much more

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EP. 317: Finding The Right Pinch-Points | Kansas, Wisconsin, Montana

Wed, 04 Jan 2023 05:15:00 -0000

Today I’m joined by Daniel Lemmon of Do It Yourself Hunter. Daniel is a Mississippi fella who has been travel hunting extensively the past 7 years and makes a habit of killing mature public land bucks with regularity. I learned of Daniel by stumbling across his self-filmed hunts on the DIY Hunter YouTube channel. I immediately related to his approach to his out of state hunts, his ability to talk you through his strategy and what he’s thinking, and his passion for bowhunting whitetail. I immediately knew I had to have I’m on the show. Hope you all dig the conversation as much as I did - thanks for listening!

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 317

Hunting Mississippi
Getting started travel hunting
Hunting vs scouting
Focusing on pinches
Mature buck down in Kansas and Wisconsin

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EP. 316: Mature Buck Mindset | Behind The Bow

Wed, 28 Dec 2022 05:15:00 -0000

Today I’m joined by my good buddy Curtis Zabel from Behind the Bow. Curtis is a die-hard whitetail hunter, which is evident in the recent Behind the Bow YouTube videos (check those out!). He’s made some big changes in his life the past few years…chasing his passions…and focusing on discipline, doing hard things, and changing his mindset. I always like catching up with Curtis as he’s always candid. You get the straight dope from him no matter the topic of discussion. Oh…one thing that hasn’t changed…his ability to stalk down mature whitetails. - Thanks for listening!

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 316

Season progress
Making changes
75 hard
Set ups in deep drainages
Second chances and making good

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EP. 315: Out of State Public Land Hammer | Finding Any Deer Is Key

Wed, 21 Dec 2022 05:15:00 -0000

Today I’m joined by my good buddy Michael Varady. Michael is known for killing hammer deer In NJ (particularly the past few years with a traditional bow) but this year he took his talents out of state for the first time. With less than Ideal temperatures in early Nov., he used some tried and true methods that have worked well for him in the past. Sometimes, just simply starting with finding any deer is the key to unlocking success. Hope you all dig the conversation as much as I did - Thanks for listening!

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 315

Tackling the big woods
Late season targets
Post gun season in high pressure areas
Taking my talents to Ohio - first out of state trip
Just find deer
Crazy ending…and much more!

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EP. 314: Wants Vs Needs | Thermal Hub Buck | Nathan Killen

Wed, 14 Dec 2022 05:15:00 -0000

Today I’m joined by my good buddy Nathan Killen. Nathan consistency finds success in challenging mountain terrain. Whether it’s in his home state hunting mountain regions of Virginia or traveling to Ohio…a tag is usually filled. However, what I most appreciate about Nathan is his humble approach to tackling a season’s challenges…recognizing sometimes you get what you need…and not always what you want. Thanks for listening!

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 314

Tackling post rut
Post rut is better than rut in the mountains
Ohio thermal hub
Can’t always get what you want, but you get what you need
And much more!

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EP. 313: Going Back To The Well | Indiana Public Land

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 05:15:00 -0000

Today I’m joined by my good buddy Jacob Emery. Jacob’s season started off with a bang…then the grind set it. With the best part of November behind him he decided to go to the well that has produced in the past. With water levels down, that meant longer access and not quite as stealthy as a kayak. His persistences would pay off…and a tribute season continues. Thanks for listening!

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 313

Grinding through the season
Having good friends is better than deer numbers
Tennessee velvet
Going back to the well
Late to dinner
And much more!

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EP. 312: Michigan Spot and Stalk Success | Michigan Hammer Down

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 05:15:00 -0000

Today I'm joined by my good buddy Arron Bleise of The Fall podcast. Arron has had a great season filling two buck tags and had an absolutely epic spot and stalk hunt to kill a Michigan Hammer. Sometimes success finds you in ways you don’t imagine. But the element we control is our willingness to go for it. And that’s exactly how one of Arron’s hunt’s came together. Hope you all dig the show as much as I did. Thanks for listening!

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 312

Saskatchewan chocolate rack bucks
October vs. November
Filling tags in October
Spot and stalk on a Michigan hammer
And much more!

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EP. 311: Two Tags Filled And Three Arrows

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 05:15:00 -0000

Today I'm joined by my good buddy Aaron Hepler. Aaron is one of the most dedicate outdoorsman I know. Regardless of season, Aaron is almost always in the woods scouting, hiking, hunting, looking for his next experience. This year he had a goal of filling two specific tags. One being his first ever bull Elk tag. The other his PA buck tag on public lands...which is a challenge...and something he manages to do with consistency. If he were going to fill these two tags he'd have to dust himself off after a heartbreaker of one that got away.

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 311

He’s closer than you think
Eardrum breaking bugle
PA mountain buck that got away
Redemption on PA public land
And much more!

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EP. 310: How to Find a Buck With The Season Winding Down | Jake Bush

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 05:15:00 -0000

Today I'm joined by my good buddy Jake Bush. Jake is known for his efficiency in killing giants in the early part of October. This year has thrown him a curveball with the areas he hunts being hit hard by EHD. He’s found most of his top target bucks dead…or has found out from others that they were found dead. He’s logged 750 miles this year boots on the ground trying to locate a target. You’ll find few people more dedicated than Jake…and I’d put money on him filling a tag before seasons end. So what’s an October bed hunter to do when the calendar has turned to November and beyond…that’s what we’re talking about today!

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 310

Finding dead bucks
750 miles scouted
There’s plenty of time
The benefit of a tuff season
And much more!

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EP. 309: South Africa To Iowa | Baboons Are Assholes

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 05:15:00 -0000

Today I'm joined by my good buddy (you know him and love him) Johnny Utah Mulligan. John has been traveling like a mad man so far this summer/fall and is running up a pretty good taxidermy bill…along with some killer stories - South Africa, Colorado, Wyoming. He’s back in Iowa now and ready to turn his attention to whitetails!

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 309

South Africa not what you think
Baboons are assholes
Leaving the truck run while I kill this mule deer
Grizzly bear crime scene
And much more!

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EP. 308: Patterning Scrape Dates For Big Bucks

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 04:15:00 -0000

Today on the podcast I’m joined by my good Buddy Jake Hofer. Jake is one of the guys who I’ve learned a lot from when it comes to using longer-term trail camera data to plan hunts. More specifically how I approach patterning scrapes is directly influenced by Jake’s approach (and love) for scrapes. Intimately learning when and how different scrapes are being used has helped me target specific dates related to a specific scape area. The past few years, I’ve picked a specific date I’ve seen active and not surprising, I had encounters with shooter bucks in both instances. Kinda crazy to pick one date in the entire whitetail calendar…and consistently have it produce. Hope you dig the conversation - thanks for listening!

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 308

Prospects
Scrape week
Best dates and weather to hunt scrapes
Sneaky good scrape dates outside end of October
And much more!

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EP. 307: Patterning October Mountain Bucks | PA Mountain Buck Down

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 04:15:00 -0000

Today we are talking bid woods mountain bucks with Dylan Pavlik. Dylan has found an approach that has filled his archery tag in Early October in the mountains of Pennsylvania the past two seasons. There’s no pixie dust here, just a woodsman with determination who’s willing to burn up the boot leather to pattern mountain bucks consistently during early October. Hope you all dig conversation as much as I did - thanks for listening!

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 307

How it all began
Hunting the mountains
Patterning October bucks
Benches and connecting buck trails
And much more!

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EP. 306: Early Season Success From The Ground | Giant Alert!

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 04:15:00 -0000

Today I’m joined by my good buddy Cameron. You all may know him from his handy camera work on The Exodus Outdoor Gear Youtube Channel or his Deer Gear podcast. The past few years Cameron has been on a hot streak especially, early season. In back to back years he’s killed two killer bucks in the Dakotas…this year an absolute velvet giant from the ground. - thanks for listening!

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 306

Early season success
Hunting open country and glassing
Holding an Iowa tag
Must have gear
And much more!

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EP. 305: Secrets To Taking Mature Bucks On Public Lands | Michael Perry

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 04:15:00 -0000

Today I’m joined by my good buddy Michel Perry. We’ve had Michael on in the past to talk about his world-class buck he killed last year in Alabama and how he hunted that deer. Today we’re talking more about his lifelong study of hunting public lands and how this has been a family endeavor for more than 50 years. He’s chronicles this is a recent book he published “Secrets To Taking Mature Bucks On Public Lands.” It’s an interesting walk thru Michaels family history with his local public lands and how he, his brother and his dad learned valuable lessons in hunting mature public land bucks…before the internet and podcasts - thanks for listening!

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 305

It’s a family affair
Each mature buck teaching a new lesson
We need people using public lands
Deer numbers and remembering how far things have come
And much more!

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EP. 304: Think Differently About Hunting

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 04:15:00 -0000

Today I’m joined by my good buddy Tony Peterson. As usual we cover a lot of ground in this episode. One of my favorite things about Tony is his willingness to think differently about hunting. Not just in the sense of hunting strategy (but we certainly cover this). But more about how tings outside of hunting influence how we hunt and how we think about hunting. A refreshing conversation as usual, hope you dig the episode - thanks for listening!

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 304

Putting ego aside when setting your bow poundage
Whitetail plans
Thinking different about hunting
Why drawing tags is getting harder
And much more!

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EP. 303: Red Moon Days | Killing Big Deer In The Burbs

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 04:15:00 -0000

Today I’m joined by my Michael Varady. Michale is from NJ and has made a habit of killing hammer bucks in place you might not expect. He also recently made the switch to traditional bowhunting only…and in his first two years with a trad bow has killed multiple hammer bucks. I really dug this conversation with a fellow east coaster, and hope you dig it too - thanks for listening!

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 303

East coast bowhunting
Changing to traditional equipment
Killing big deer in the suburbs
Crazy rut hunt for a big buck
And much more!

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EP. 302: Llamas, Whitetails, Elk, and Mule Deer | New Gear & layering System

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 04:15:00 -0000

Today I’m joined by my good buddy Chris Derrick. Today we’re talking about filing his recent elk tag, close calls with a few mule deer, and his travel whitetail plans. We also dive into the new gear Sitka has recently released that you’ll want to check out. And I share a little about my layering system and how I stay bulk free, lightweight and warm with only a handful of pieces of kit for the full season. As always - thanks for listening!

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 302

Using llamas in the backcountry
Filling elk tags
Close call on mule deer bucks
New sitka gear
My layering system for a full season
And much more!

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EP. 301: Relocating Summer Bucks & Chasing Changing Food Sources

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 04:15:00 -0000

Today I’m joined by my good buddy Gregg Litzinger for part two of our listener Q/A session. Always a good time with Greg…you never know what you’re gonna get! As always, thanks for listening!

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 301

Relocating summer bucks
Camera strategy
Scrapes and how to hunt them
Following chasing food sources
Clear-cuts
And much more!

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EP. 300: How Neat Is That | Idaho Elk Camp

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 04:15:00 -0000

Today we’re coming to you semi-live from the mountains of North Dakota. We’ve been tent living atop a Mountain in northern Idaho chasing elk since the opener with my buddies Wilson Mcswain and Koby Owens. It was brutal, hot, with blistered feet, good laughs and good/new friends - thanks for listening!

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 300

How’s your feet
Elk at 5 yards
Bees knees
Thunder struck
How neat is that
And much more!

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EP. 299: Idaho, Iowa, And Kansas Bow Hunting | Goals and Dreams

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 04:15:00 -0000

Today I'm joined by my good buddy Chad Sylvester. As I've done every year since the beginning of this podcast, I like to do a goals, hopes and dreams session with a buddy to talk about how we'd like to see our seasons and hunts unfold this fall. Chad and I travel and hunt together frequently however, this year our plans our slightly different based on the tags we each drew. Hope you guys dig the episode - thanks for listening!

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 299

Idaho Hopes
Pennsylvania Goals
Is Ohio in the cards
Drawing a coveted Iowa archery tag
Back to Kansas for redemption
And much more!

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EP. 298: Gear Talk, North Dakota Giants, & TETHRD Saddle Giveaway

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 04:15:00 -0000

***Announcing the TETHRD saddle giveaway winner!!**

Today I'm joined by my good buddy Greg Godfrey. Most of you may know Greg as one of the owners/founders of TETHRD. He and his crew have been innovating the hunting space the past few years with the goal of helping folks become more mobile and better hunters. The TETHRD crew has a lot of cool stuff happening and we dive into what's shaking for this fall - thanks for listening!

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 298

Bow talk
New TETHRD gear and whats in the pipeline
Struggle Bus and The Tagged Out Tour
North Dakota hammer bucks
TETHRD giveaway winner
And much more!

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EP. 297: Stick Bow State Record | Arkansas Giant

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 04:15:00 -0000

Today I'm joined by Johnathan Moreland from Arkansas. Johnathan is a die hard traditional bowhunter who has put some hammers on his wall...from public, to permission pieces, to private, he is a woodsman thru and thru. His quest for a stick-bow state record was something of a once in a life-time experience (and maybe took years off his life)...the proof is in the video! And what sealed that deers fate, was observing him go back to his bed. Then, to up the stakes the following year, he kills a hammer with a self bow (that he made himself...naturally). I hope you all dig the conversation as much as I did - thanks for listening!

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 297

How it started
Focusing on feed trees
Going all in
Watching a giant go back to bed
Self bow buck
And much more!

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EP. 296: Wind & Water | Morning vs. Evening Hunts Early Season

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 04:15:00 -0000

***Last chance to enter TETHRD saddle kit giveaway - listen to enter!!!****

Today is what has become the annual listener question session with the one and only Greg Litzinger. Always a great time hanging wit the bowhunting fiend....good laughs, good conversations...and always a deer hunting knowledge drop when he's around. Hope you dig the conversations - thanks for listening!

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 296

Wind in swamps vs flowing water
Dry weather vs wet weather early
When to hunt vs when to scout
Evening vs mornings early season
What gear ya using?
And much more!

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EP. 295: Building Big Buck Quadrants | 3 Buck Season

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 04:15:00 -0000

***Today on the podcast I’m giving away a TETHRD saddle kit - listen to enter!!!****

Also, I’m joined by Jace Allen. Jace had an incredible year last year killing 3 bucks all over 135 inches, from October in Missouri, to killing a mature buck with a bow during Missouri firearms season and culminating with a hammer buck, and some redemption, during an out of state Illinois late season hunt. Jace is methodical in his approach dissecting puzzle pieces and has found a method that has served him well. Jace is the real deal and I hope you all enjoy the conversation as much as I did - thanks for listening!

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 295

Glassing Elk and Mulleys
Aggressive vs observation
Building quadrants and gathering intel
A 3-buck season
And much more!

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EP. 294: Duplicating Mature Buck Success | Patterning Dates Not Bucks

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 04:15:00 -0000

Today on the podcast I’m joined by a fella who needs no introduction on this show…you know and love him…the Bowhunting Fiend Greg Litzinger. As usual we cover a lot of ground in this episode but focus on tweaking set ups based camera intel and avoiding huge adjustments to set ups that could be taking you out of the game come fall. Always a killer conversation with Greg and hope you dig it - thanks for listening!

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 294

Underprepared
Making small adjustments for big success
Using Camera intel to tweak setups
Going back to tried and true methods
And much more!

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EP. 293: The Buck Bedding Truth

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 04:15:00 -0000

Today on the podcast we are getting to the bottom of what we think we know…and what we actually know about buck bedding. I’m joined by Doctor Bronson Strickland of Mississippi State University. Recently MSU Deer Lab had a few Instagram posts sharing some initial findings related to buck bedding when they looked at collared deer data. The good news is they are extending this topic into another round of research to dive deeper…the bad news for hunters…well…we may not know as much as we thought we did. Hope you all dig the conversation as much as I did - thanks for listening!

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 293

Chasing one buck
How influential is the weather on deer bedding and behavior
Buck bedding more consistent in Oct or Nov.?
Moon…fact of fiction?
And much more!

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EP. 292: Applying What You Learn | K.C. Smith - The Element

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 04:15:00 -0000

Today on the podcast I’m joined by my KC Smith of the Element. KC is a die hard traveling public land hunter from Texas. We talk about the learning curve when hunting the plains, ground hunting and the vast habitat difference in his home state of Texas. We also cover the crazy hunt he had last year that resulted in wrapping a tag around a public land hammer…all caught on film. I hope you guys dig the conversation as much as I did - thanks for listening!

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 292

Heat and Humidity
Mis conceptions about Texas
Public land travel hunting
Crazy hunt and a filled tag
And much more!

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EP. 291: Hunt The West Every Year | Here's How I Planned

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 04:15:00 -0000

Today on the podcast I’m joined by my good Jordan Christiansen. Jordan is part owner of The Draw. The Draw is a company that I use to help me map out a hunt plan for the next 10 ish years across multiple western states and species. I’ve mentioned them on the podcast previously and got a lot of questions about them…so thought I should just do a podcast to introduce you all to Jordan - thanks for listening!

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``WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 291

New Mexico
Looking for experiences
Shifting points and unit criteria
An attainable plan
And much more!

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EP. 290: How Do You Top This | Epic Hunts & Dream Season

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 04:15:00 -0000

Today on the podcast I’m joined by my good buddy Johnny Utah. Last John was on he was preparing for a Canadian hunt. On that hunt John was able to fill two tags…one of those tags was wrapped on a dream species. Not to be out done, when he headed home to Iowa for late season…let’s just say he didn’t leave the lucky horseshoe in Canada. Always a good time catching up with my dude - hope you all dig the chat - thanks for listening!

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`WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 290

The Kentucky Rattler
Travel hunts and gas prices
Canada is good
Dream season…what’s next?!
And much more!

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EP. 289: Hard Access Equals Big Bucks | Kentucky & Indiana Hammers

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 04:15:00 -0000

Today on the podcast I’m joined by Jacob Emery. Jacob’s from Kentucky and has a no nonsense refreshing approach to hunting. He broke a 3 year drought in style with two public land hammers…one in Kentucky and one In Indiana. Both relied on hunting hard to reach areas that required water access. Even still…the water access wasn’t a nice Sunday paddle. Most wouldn’t even go into to hunt these areas. As the work to get a deer out required transferring deer to boat, from boat to ground, move boat around log jam, drag buck back to boat…reload buck in boat…and continue paddling. I really enjoyed this conversation and hope you all do too - thanks for listening!

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 289

Three year drought
Indiana and Kentucky hammers
Water access
Do it for the gram!
And much more!

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EP. 288: Killing A Target Buck & Drifting Tracks | Justin Hollandsworth

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 04:15:00 -0000

Today on the podcast I’m joined by Justin Hollandsworth. Justin is a legit big buck killer from Ohio. His consistency of taking a target buck and surgically removing him from the landscape is second to few. What I like most about Justin's approach is his lifelong commitment to continue learning the craft of bowhunting. A new trick or tactic can come from anywhere...experienced hunters or the newbie who is resurfacing something you've maybe placed in the back of your mind. Or maybe paying attention to how coon dogs drift a track...is the big deer you're after drifting your track? I hope you dig the conversation as much as I did - thanks for listening!

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 288

Coon hunting helping become a better deer hunter
Do big bucks drift tracks?
Access is king
Waiting for the right wind
And much more!

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EP. 287: 3 W's For Killing Better Bucks

Wed, 08 Jun 2022 04:15:00 -0000

Today on the podcast I’m joined by my buddy Josh Profit. Josh is one of the hardest working public land hunters I’ve ever met. The amount of miles this guy puts on scouting/hunting is borderline absurd. It’s paid off over the years in taking 12 public land bucks in a span of 15 years. He’s lives and dies by his 3 W’s of whitetail hunting. Hope you all dig the session as much as I did - thanks for listening!

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 287

12 public land bucks in 15 years
If you’re not bumping deer, you’re not doing it right
The 3 W’s for killing public land bucks
Trad life
And much more!

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EP. 286: Big Woods, Scrapes, & Best Week To Kill A Mature Buck

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 04:15:00 -0000

Today on the podcast we’re diving into another look back series episode. In this episode I pulled some clips with Tony Peterson, Troy Pottenger, Ryan Glitsky, and Jake Hoefer. If you’re a fan of the big woods and/or scrapes and mock scrapes…then this episode is for you! Thanks for listening!

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 286

Best way to become a better hunter
Focus on just hunting deer
Hunting community scrapes
Best time of year to kill a mature buck
And much more!

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EP. 285: Hard Bucks To Kill & One That Got Away

Wed, 25 May 2022 04:15:00 -0000

Today on the podcast I’m joined by my buddy Bryan Broderick of Day Six Gear. Bryan had some killer whitetail and Mule Deer hunts this past year. He’s one of those few people I know that hunting is just a season…he’s always chasing experiences and adventure. If you’ve not seen the Day Six films on their YouTube channel…you’re missing out, and I’d make a point to give them a watch. Always an interesting conversation with Bryan, and I hope you all dig it as much as it did - thanks for listening!

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 285

Empty nest
Hardest deer I’ve hunted
Putting others before yourself
Leading by example
And much more!

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EP. 284: Two Birds, One Stone

Wed, 18 May 2022 04:15:00 -0000

Today on the podcast I’m joined by my good buddy Wilson Mcswain. A year ago wilson moved he and his family west to Idaho. We talk about the move, and how he’s having to adjust his hunting approach for the different terrain and habitat. And for the different species he’s now getting to hunt on a regular basis. I’ll be headed to pay him a visit this fall for an elk hunt, and look forward to spending some time in the wilderness with my buddy. Always a good time chatting with wilson, hope you all dig the discussion as much as I did - thanks for listening!

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 284

Making the move
Working in the outdoor industry
Filling turkey tags
Everything in Texas wants to kill you
And much more!

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EP. 283: I Bet Big Bucks Live In That Swamp

Wed, 11 May 2022 04:15:00 -0000

Today on the podcast we are kicking it in turkey camp for the Pennsylvania Turkey opener. We decided to pack up the trailer and head to the mountains to kill two birds with one stone...turkey hunting in the mornings and deer scouting in the afternoon. Great time with buddies, and could see this becoming a tradition - thanks for listening!

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 283

There won't be any people
Someone lost an eye
Yeah...that swamp looks like a good idea...I bet big bucks live there...
Buck beds and scrape lines
And much more!

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EP. 282: Wilderness Survival & Preparedness | Kevin Estela

Wed, 04 May 2022 04:15:00 -0000

Today on the podcast I’m joined by Kevin Estela from Fieldcraft Survival. Kevin is a wilderness survival and bushcraft expert and is the Director of Training at Fieldcraft Survival. As I’m preparing for an elk hunt in Grizzly country this fall, preparedness and survival has been on my mind. Truthfully, the events of the past 2 years should have everyone thinking about how prepared they are if they need to go it alone, or secure their loved ones for a period of time. I began reading Kevin’s book “101 Skills You Need To Survive In The Woods” and wanted to learn straight from the source. Kevin has a great way of teaching and communicating that comes natural and made this conversation one of my favorites to date. Hope you all dig it as much as I did - thanks for listening!

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 282

Let’s call it a fight
How Kevin got into survival and preparedness
Real tools for real people
Overnighting in Grizzly country
And much more!

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EP. 281: Earning Your Hunt | Jake Downs

Wed, 27 Apr 2022 04:15:00 -0000

Today on the podcast I’m joined by Jake Downs. Jake is one of those guys folks may not be aware of, but the guy has put more tags on critters than anyone I can think of. Everything from Brown bear and Bison with traditional archery equipment, to grueling sheep hunts. In a day and age where it seems hunters are divided by nearly everything from weapon of choice to public vs private hunting vs outfitter vs guided etc., Jake enjoys all forms…kills in all forms…and makes no apologies. HIs only requirement is that he earns his hunt. Hope you all dig the conversation as much as I did - thanks for listening!

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 281

Who the hell is Jake Downs
Earning your hunt
I hate whitetails
Brown bear with trad bow
And much more!

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EP. 280: Micro Habitat Scrapes & Rubs

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 04:15:00 -0000

Today on the podcast we’re coming to you live from the DIY hunting trailer! After a lot of inconvenient weather, I finally made it back to the big woods piece I started breaking down last year. My buddy Aaron and I logged quite a few miles, checked some cameras, and found some promising set up. Our good buddy Tom joined us in camp for beers and deers - thanks for listening!

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 280

Tom with beers to the rescue
Stream set up
A buch of rubs
Micro habitat scrapes
And much more!

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EP. 279: 5 Tips To Becoming a Better Bowhunter | Building A Bowhunting Foundation

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 04:15:00 -0000

After nearly 300 podcast episodes...I got to thinking. What are the foundational elements I've picked up from all the conversations I've had, that has helped me become a better bowhunter than I was 10 years ago? That's exactly what I cover in this video!

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EP. 278: Scrape Trends & Scotland Stags

Wed, 13 Apr 2022 04:15:00 -0000

Today on the podcast I’m joined by my buddy Bill Thompson. Bill is a retired military vet where he spent his days in combat intelligence, AI...and generally speaking, helping the good guys locate the bad guys. He's taken his knowledge of intelligence gathering, and artificial Intelligence and combine them into the the Spartan Forge hunting app. I've used the app for a full season, and used the prototype prior to that. As killer as the predictive deer modeling is...Spartan Forge has some really cool updates coming throughout the spring and summer you'll want to check out. We talk about some of these updates and more. Hope you dig the episode - thanks for listening!

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST #278

Finally being a civi
Scotland stag hunting
Close calls
And much more!

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EP. 277: Hunting Mature Bucks & Assuming I'm Always Wrong | Joe Rentmeester

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 04:15:00 -0000

Today on the podcast I’m joined by my Joe Rentmeester. Many of you probably know Joe from the Hunting Beast or the Hunting Public's Public Land Challenge. Joe is one of those guys who seems to have a habit of finding, and killing mature deer...even in hard to hunt places. More than that, what I appreciate most is his insatiable need to continue learning...and questioning every piece of sign or intel he sees. I think his approach to assume his assumptions are incorrect until proven otherwise is why he's so successful. He's never closed off from new possibilities...or afraid to be wrong. This approach often end with a mature buck on the ground and a new mount on the wall for Joe. I really dug this conversation and hope you do too - thanks for listening!

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST #277

Joe's background
Chasing swamp monsters
Assuming I'm always wrong
And much more!

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EP. 276: Postseason Habits For Better Public Land Bowhunting

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 04:15:00 -0000

Today on the podcast We're trying something a little different. A short/no B.S. episode to bring you a few tips to help with your off season planning. Hope you dig it - thanks for listening!

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST #276

Milage goals
Wind mapping
The spot within the spot
And much more!

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EP. 275: Don't Bug-Out

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 04:15:00 -0000

Today on the podcast I’m joined by my Chris Derrick. Chris is the Whitetail Product Manager at Sitka gear. Today however, we are talking about the new turkey vest they recently launched along with their Equinox Guard gear. If avoiding ticks and mosquitos while you hunt is something that interests you...then these new Equinox Guard pieces are gong to be right up your alley. Personally I hunt a lot of swampy/buggy areas...and am good for a handful of tick bites a year even if I spray down. Ticks are my least favorite part of spring or early fall hunting...or summer scouting. I'm personally always a little nervous about getting a tick related illness. I really enjoyed the conversation, and think it's pretty rad that Sitka is making the effort to provide hunters some protection from ticks and related illnesses by building solutions into their gear. Hope you dig the show - thanks for listening!

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST #275

Alpacas make a good snack
Montana bucks
Osceola turkey hunt
And much more!

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EP. 274: Big Bucks In October & Clear-Cuts

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 04:15:00 -0000

Today on the podcast I’m joined by my buddy Chad Sylvester for part 2 or our listener Q/A session. These are always fun to - thanks for listening!

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST #274

Hunting clearcuts
Seeing more bucks outside the rut
Trail camera strategy
And much more!

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EP. 273: The Sewing Machine Messiah

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 04:15:00 -0000

Today on the podcast I’m joined by my buddy Carl Kossuth of Tethrd. Carl is one of the innovators behind Tethrd's products. Some say he's the Michael Jordan of sewing. During our conversation we talk about what saddle gear, innovating in the mobile hunting space and Carl's love of hunting with traditional archery equipment - thanks for listening!

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST #273

The Jukie jungle ninja
Parking lot demonstrations
Innovation and new products
Hunting with traditional archery equipment
And much more!

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EP. 272: Big Deer | Scrapes |Doe Behavior

Wed, 09 Mar 2022 05:15:00 -0000

Today on the podcast I’m joined by my buddy Chad Sylvester. Thought it was about that time where we answer your listener questions. These sessions are some of my favorite to do with a good buddy. Honestly, this is the shit Chad and I talk about when we're living out of the trailer and hunting for a few weeks each year. We cover everything from e-scouting...to finding men wearing lingerie captured on trail camera - thanks for listening!

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST #272

How big's that deer
Mature bucks and srapes
E-scouting and key terrain features
Archery set ups
And much more!

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EP. 271: A Bucks Core Area Vs. His Transition Area

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 05:15:00 -0000

Today on the podcast I’m joined by my buddy Greg Litzinger. Not to bury the lead...but we drop a great way to tell if you've found a buck's core range or his transition area...stay tuned. But this time of year I like to reflect on the past season and dissect the good, the bad and the ugly. The goal is to start with an honest assessment of what we need to focus on for the upcoming year to continue to grow as a bowhunters. Everything from executing critical moments of the hunt, strategies, to mindset...it's all fair game in an effort to be a better bowhunter this fall. Hope you all dig the episode - thanks for listening!

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST #271

Small mistakes...big impact
Day late and a dollar short
Change locations for a mental reset
How to tell if you're in a bucks core area or transition area
And much more!

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EP. 270: Killing Next Year's Buck w/ This Year's Sheds

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 05:15:00 -0000

Today on the podcast I’m joined by my buddy Troy Pottenger. As a reminder, Troy is hunting some of the hardest to kill whitetails in the mountains of Idaho. He's not the only predator in the mountains, where deer are more often hunting by mountain lions, wolves and Grizzly. Few mistakes can be made, and Troy has to really be dialed in. What's more, he usually is hunting a specific buck. Hard enough to accomplish in the best of circumstances. For Troy, shed hunting isn't just something to do to pass the time during winter and spring. It's a key puzzle piece to determine when and where he may kill his next wall hanger. Hope you dig the chat as much as I did - thanks for listening!

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST #270

Scouting Differently
Small mistakes...missed opportunities
Having a good shed dog
How to tell if finding shends means a buck can be killed in that location
And much more!

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EP. 269: Man's Best Friend Helping You Become A Better Deerhunter

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 05:15:00 -0000

Today on the podcast I’m joined by Jeremy Moore, trainer and owner of Dog Bone Hunter. Jeremy has been training dogs professionally since 2003. Everything from shed dogs, tracking dogs, gun dogs, and general obedience. Beyond finding sheds, my dog Rocky has helped me become a better deer hunter. Today's conversation is about helping your dog become a shed dog...but it's just as much about learning how man's best friend can help you become a better whitetail hunter - thanks for listening!

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST #269

About Jeremy
Building your dog's foundation
Trust and expectation
Your dog making you a better deer hunter
And much more!

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EP. 268: Year In Review - A Quiet Killer | Eddie Claypool | Mountain Bucks

Wed, 09 Feb 2022 05:15:00 -0000

Today on the podcast I’m diving into another year in review. During this session I revisit portions of conversations with Nathan Killen, Eddie Claypool, and Travis Keith. Some great nuggets of info in this episode! I hope you all dig the episode- thanks for listening!

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST #268

Mountain buck bedding
East facing ridges
Thinking different to kill big deer
A quiet killer
And much more!

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EP. 267: Taking Things For Granted | Josh Ilderton (The Untamed)

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 05:15:00 -0000

Today on the podcast I'm joined by my good buddy Josh Ilderton from the Untamed. Aside from killing West Virginia public land mountain bucks from the ground, Josh is passionate about sharing hunting with anyone who’s interested in learning. This season, he had a front row seat as the bowhunting spark has officially ignited in his son. Sometimes our children (or those younger than us) teach us old dogs tricks we’ve forgotten…or remind us to not take experience for granted. Not to mention, Josh killed a great buck in late season - we talk about all of this. The conversation is always fun with Josh and hope you all enjoy it as much as I did - thanks for listening!

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST #267

Old Forester
Passing on the hunting tradition
Public land challenge
Killing a West Virginia mountain buck
And much more!

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EP. 266: Alabama Public Land Giant - Booner Alert

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 05:15:00 -0000

Today on the podcast I'm joined by Michael Perry of Alabama. I was talking with a buddy about guys people may not know, or know very little about that are just absolute killers. My buddy brought up Michaels name and stated that if I wanted to talk to a killer from the south, Michael was the guy. Hope you guys dig the conversation as much as I did - thanks for listening!

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST #266

If grandma ain’t happy, no one’s happy
Difference between Alabama public land and other whitetail states
Michael’s hunting style
Killing a Alabama public land giant
And much more!

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EP. 265: Snort Wheeze & Game On

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 05:15:00 -0000

Today on the podcast I'm joined by my buddy Corey McKinney. One of my favorite things about traveling is meeting other hunters, particularly the locals. I met Corey in an Iowa public land parking lot…and then again, appropriately, at Casey’s. We shared what intel we each had about the piece of public we were both hunting, swapped a few trail camera pictures, and have stayed in touch since. This year Corey killed a killer Iowa hammer in that same area. Super cool hunt, and super cool story. Thanks for listening!

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST #263

Meeting I a public land parking lot
How Corey began hunting
Ground hunting and travel hunting
Magic black oaks
Snort Wheeze…and game on.
And much more!

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EP. 264: Year In Review - Postseason | Ground Hunting | The Adirondacks

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 05:15:00 -0000

Today’s podcast is a little different. I wanted to revisit parts of conversations from the past year. Every year I go back and revisit episodes that I found to be extremely valuable…as a way to brush up on things I may have forgotten. Or identify holes in my approach I need to work on this coming off season. I thought creating a few “year in review" episodes would be fun…and may help you too. Thanks for listening!

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST #264

Late Season
Post season scouting with John Eberhart
Ground hunting Appalachia with the Untamed
Hunting low deer densities in the Adirondacks with Todd Mead.
And much more!

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EP. 263: DIY Big Buck Strategy - Jesse Coots

Wed, 05 Jan 2022 05:15:00 -0000

Today on the podcast I'm joined by my buddy Jesse Coots. Jesse is an extremely successful DIY bowhunter from New York. His approach is common sense but with an ability to execute in any terrain. He’s truly a freestyle hunter, adapting to the circumstance of each hunt…at times within the hunt. You’ll be hard pressed to find a better DIY bowhunter anywhere in the country. Or a more honest and straight forward fella Today’s session is also about DIY big buck strategies, hope you dig the episode. And Thanks for listening!

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST #263

Getting started
Wrestling and how it applies to bowhunting
Switching styles and freestyle hunting
Playing the long game
And much more!

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EP. 262: DIY Spot-N-Stalk Success & Using Pressure To Your Advantage

Wed, 29 Dec 2021 05:15:00 -0000

Today on the podcast I'm joined by my buddy Dan Johnson of the Sportsmen’s Nation. Dan was able to fill his first out of state DIY buck tag this year spotting and stalking in South Dakota. He was there for mule deer, but an opportunity presented on a whitetail. Dan even had time to take a refreshing swim during the hunt…maybe not. I’ll let Dan tell the story. Hope you all dig the conversation as much as I did. Thanks for listening!

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST #262

Grandma kicking ass
Mule deer dreams and whitetail realities
Getting antler blind
Hunting free
Using pressure to you advantage to kill pressured bucks
And much more!

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EP. 261: Killing Mature Bucks In Late Season

Wed, 22 Dec 2021 05:15:00 -0000

Today on the podcast I'm joined by my good buddy Johnny Stewart. Johnny is one of the best hunters I personally know. He’s also one of the few people I know who actually enjoys hunting late season. And can regularly fill tags during the harshest part of the season. Lot’s of good nuggets to take away, as usual, from Johnny. He’s got me pumped to barrel into late season. Hope you all dig the episode.

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST #261

Overcoming mistakes
Killing a buck on the last day of the season
Filling a buck tag
Late season strategies
Tracking in snow
And much more!

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EP. 260: Smell That Good Good

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 05:15:00 -0000

Today on the podcast I'm joined by my good buddy John Mulligan. We’ve not had a chance to chop it up since this summer. So it felt like a good time to catch up on the tags John has filled this season. And talk about the hunt he is currently on this week in Canada. This trip he has a few tags to fill, but the superbowl of tags for this trip is Canada moose with a bow! Hope you dig the episode and thanks for listening.

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST #260

YouTube wormholes
West Nile pre-workout
Iowa target buck
Texas experience
Canada moose hunt
And much more!

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EP. 259: Consistently Killing Mature Bucks

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 05:15:00 -0000

Today on the podcast I'm joined by my Paul Putera. Paul is one of those public land hunters I like to refer to as quiet killers. We all know a few of these guys. They fly under the radar when people think of some of the best hunters around the country. They're often in our own backyards, hunting highly pressured land, and just kill top end/mature deer for the areas they hunt...and do it consistently. Paul is one of those guys. Stoked to have him on the show and hope you enjoy the conversation - thanks for listening!

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST #259

Who’s Paul Putera
Habitat and terrain strategies
Where mature deer live on pressured land
Cutting tracks
Paying attention to what deer eat and when
And much more!

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EP. 258: Filling Tags Hunting High Pressured Public Land

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 05:15:00 -0000

Today on the podcast I'm joined by my buddy Aaron Hepler. Aaron scouts more than most people I know, and it shows in the number of quality encounters he has. This year he had intel on a good buck, but it was in an area that sees a lot of pressure...even during archery season. Aaron was able to find where deer, and this buck in particular, wanted to spend time in daylight once the pressure moved them out of their early season hangouts. Not being deterred by the hunting pressure, and being smarter than the average hunter led to a killer hunt. I'll let Aaron tell the story. Hope you dig the episode - thanks for listening!

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST #258

Holiday jibber jabber
Clearcuts and more clearcuts
Hunting and scouting highly pressured public land
A chance encounter
And much more!

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EP. 257: Mobile Hunting & Mountain Buck Strategies

Wed, 24 Nov 2021 05:15:00 -0000

Today on the podcast I'm joined by my buddy Joe Dafcic. Joe is a fellow Pennsylvanian, veteran, and die hard bowhunter. We're both scouting and learning a new area very close to each other and had been trading trail camera intel. Joe has been mobile hunting way before "mobile hunting" was a thing. We have a lot of similar hunting influences and I really enjoyed our conversation. Hope you dig the episode - thanks for listening!

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST #257

Mobile hunting before it was cool
Sunday hunting
Mountain buck strategies
Scrape inventory in the mountains
And much more!

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EP. 256: Giant Kansas Whitetail - 5 Yards From The Ground

Wed, 17 Nov 2021 13:26:56 -0000

Today on the podcast Chad and I talk about our Kansas trip, the challenges of hunting from the ground, and spotting and stalking Kansas whitetails. Oh yeah...one of us shot a booner at 5 yards on the ground! Hope you dig the episode and thanks for listening!

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST #256

Kansas Expectations
Hunting on the ground
Driving and glassing
Giant Kansas whitetail down!
And much more!

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EP. 255: Hunting Buck Beds & Botched Shots

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 05:15:00 -0000

Today on the podcast I'm joined by my buddy Greg Litzinger for the final Q/A episode that we started this summer. Let's Jump right into the good stuff...thanks again to everyone who wrote in - hope you dig the episode and thanks for listening!

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST #255

How close to hunt buck beds
Botched shots
E-scouting for mature bucks
And much more!

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EP. 254: Ohio Public Land Giant - This One's For Dad

Wed, 03 Nov 2021 04:15:00 -0000

Today on the podcast I'm joined by Jake Bush. Jake kills big deer...that's really all there is to it. However, this opening day Ohio public land giant has some special meaning. Jake lost his father the week prior to the Ohio season opener...and well...I'll let Jake tell the story. Hope you dig the episode and thanks for listening!

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST #254

Moving and learning a new area
Scouting and terrain features
A hard week
The hunt and the emotion
This one's for dad
And much more!

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EP. 253: The Best Week To Kill Big Deer

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 09:00:00 -0000

Today on the podcast I'm joined by my buddy Jake Hofer. Jake is a man of many talent, from land sales, to owner of Exodus, too regularly tagging mature bucks. There’s a consistent theme with Jake success…hard work, preparation, and attention to detail. Oh…and he likes scrapes…a lot! So much so that Exodus has for the past few years designated this week as Scrape Week! Hope you dig the episode and thanks for listening!

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST #253 Whitetail land
YouTube demonetization
Fall prospects
Scrape week
The best week to kill big deer
And much more!

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EP. 252: Mountain Bucks & Killing Big Deer W/ Scrapes - Troy Pottenger

Wed, 20 Oct 2021 04:15:00 -0000

Today on the podcast I'm joined by my buddy Troy Pottenger. I'm sure many of you are aware of Troy and his ability to chase down the oldest and biggest mountain bucks. The incredible part of his success is he's doing it in Idaho, a place not known for whitetails, and is competing against North America's apex predators for the same deer. Community scrapes, along with bedding, is a go-to-strategy he uses. But a community scrape isn't always in a place that's huntable based on access or wind. So Troy has created an approach to building not just mock scrapes, but mock community scrapes....and well...the results speak for themself. Hope you dig the episode and thanks for listening!

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST #252 Mountain whitetails in Idaho
Trapping deer with an arrow
Community scrapes & mock scrapes
Access and wind advantage
Natural food for miles
Apex predators
And much more!

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EP. 251: Hunting Early Season, Scrapes, & Phases of The Rut

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 04:15:00 -0000

Today on the podcast I'm joined by my good buddy Greg Litzinger. Today's listener Q/A session was recorded at the end of the summer but the topics during this portion are specific to the period of the hunting season we're currently in, and the pre-rut and rut periods that will be here before we know it! Hope you dig it and thanks for listening!

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST #251 Access
Hunting scrapes in bedding
Pre hunt music
Hunting early season
Hunting each phase of the rut
And much more!

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EP. 250: Looking For Opportunity - Public Land Bowhunting

Wed, 06 Oct 2021 04:15:00 -0000

Today on the podcast I'm joined by my good buddy Ryan Glitzky. Ryan is a great public land hunter from western Pennsylvania. Ryan and I had a chance to scout a piece of big woods together previously and swap our learnings. Ryan is a mobile hunter, but also one of the most patient hunters I know...and he has the mounts to show for it. You'd also be hard pressed to find a person more passionate about chasing public land whitetails. I hope you all dig the conversation as much as I did. Thanks for listening!

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST #250 Inventory
Hunting for opportunity
Moving to big woods and the mountains
Scrapes and mock scrapes
And much more!

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EP. 249: Big Woods Mountain Bucks & Learning Livonia

Wed, 29 Sep 2021 04:15:00 -0000

Today on the podcast I'm joined by my good buddy Aaron Hepler. We Did one final card pull on a new piece of big woods public we’ve been scouting…and the talent level looks like we’ll have plenty of targets. So far our expectations have been surpassed in quality, and number of good deer we’ve been able to locate Now, let’s see if we can’t fill a few tags - thanks for listening!!

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST #249 Learning Livonia
Big double split G2 buck
Bear country
More shooters
And much more!

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Mock Scrapes, Primary Scrapes & Trail Camera Strategy

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 04:15:00 -0000

Today on the podcast I'm joined by my good buddy Greg Litzinger for another round of the DIY Report listener Q/A. Always a good session with the Bowhunting Fiend…thanks for listening!

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST #248 Mock scrapes and how we’re using them
Public land trail cameras and primary scrapes
How to hunt when other hunters are baiting
Getting into the hunting Industry?
And much more!

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EP. 247: Efficient Bowhunting

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 04:15:00 -0000

Today on the podcast I'm joined by my good buddy Taylor Chamberlin. Taylor bowhunts more than 200 days a year. A lot of this is in the urban setting near Washington D.C. With that many hunts a year your gear and your methods need to be efficient. Aside from being efficient and meticulous about his gear, Taylor is one of the best people I can think of to talk shop. Hope you all enjoy the conversation as much as I did. And thanks for listening!

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST #247 Building a system for efficiency
Climbing height...does it matter
Self-filming
Gear Tweaking
And much more

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EP. 246: Early Season Hill Country and Tree Setups

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 04:15:00 -0000

Today on the podcast we’re cranking up another episode of the DIY Report. This is session is a continuation of the listener Q/A with my good buddy Greg Litzinger…thanks for listening!

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST #246 Early season hill country
Self filming costing you a buck
Tree setups to take advantage of thermals
Essential gear
And much more!

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EP. 245: The Neural Pathway To Killing Better Bucks

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 04:15:00 -0000

Today on the podcast I'm joined by my good buddy Tony Peterson. One of my favorite things about Tony is his willingness to explore any topic...and his interest in learning. It's ultimately probably what makes him such a good bowhunter. Today we talk about the best way to become a better bowhunter...and fill more tags...and kill better bucks. You know, if you're into that kind of thing? As always, thanks for listening!

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST #245 Being a Celebrity
Summer scouting
Becoming a better deer hunter
Learning new ground to up your game
And much more

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EP. 244: Challenging Access & Locating Nocturnal Bucks

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 04:15:00 -0000

Today on the podcast we’re cranking up another episode of the DIY Report. This is session is a continuation of the listener Q/A with my good buddy Greg Litzinger…thanks for listening!

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST #244

Access
Balancing hunting and family
Ground hunting
Acorns vs soy beans
Locating a buck based on night time trail camera pictures
And much more

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EP. 243: A Quiet Public Land Killer - Killing Big Deer

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 04:15:00 -0000

Today on the podcast I'm joined by Travis Keith an accomplished DIY bowhunter from Oklahoma. Travis was recommended to me by Eddie Claypool...which in my opinion there's not a higher endorsement as a bowhunter than that of Eddie's. Travis is a genuine die-hard, willing to take the long road to find success. I really enjoyed this episode hope you do too...thanks for listening!

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST #243

Squirrel hunter beginnings
Son of a welder, brother of a wrestler, I had to be tuff
Simple lessons
Hard access
And much more

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EP. 242: Bowhunting High Pressure Public & Mobile Hunting

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 04:15:00 -0000

Today on the podcast I'm joined by my buddy Greg Litzinger (Bowhunting Fiend) to kick off another DIY Repor mini series. This will be a multipart series where Greg and I answer your listener questions to help you prep for the season. Always a good time hanging with Greg. Hope you dig the episode…and thanks for listening!

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST #242 Adapting to pressure
How to hunt flat country with limited food
How long to sit on sign
Freelance hunting vs run n gun
And much more

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EP. 241: Understanding Habitat To Plan Travel Hunts

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 04:15:00 -0000

Today on the podcast I'm joined by by my buddies from the Habitat Podcast, Brian and Jared. A little change of pace today as we talk habitat. We also cover how doing habitat work and understanding the relation between habitat types can help when hunting unfamiliar areas, private or public. Hope you dig the episode…and thanks for listening!

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST #241 More pressure than years past
Going 3 for 3...coming home with tags
Property goals and making a habitat plan
Understanding habitat to plan out of state hunts
And much more

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EP. 240: DIY Report W/ Chad Sylvester - Fall Trail Camera Strategies

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 04:15:00 -0000

Today on the podcast I'm joined by my buddy Chad Sylvester of Exodus Trail Cameras. I know we're still in the dog days of summer, but soon we'll need to shift our gaze from summer velvet to locating hard horned bucks we'd like to kill during the fall. With that shift in mind, your trail camera strategy and placements will need to change in many cases. Today we're talking all about the summer to fall shift and what trail camera strategies and placements you should be thinking about to make this your best season ever. Hope you dig the episode…and thanks for listening!

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST #240 Wisconsin famous
When to shift your cams from summer placements to fall placements
What is the date for fall transition
Where should you place cameras for the fall
Scrapes vs bedding trail camera placement
And much more

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EP. 239: Think Different To Kill Big Deer - Eddie Claypool

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 11:21:00 -0000

Today on the podcast I'm joined by accomplished DIY bowhunter and outdoor writer Eddie Claypool. Eddie is probably the most successful DIY Bowhunter I've ever spoke with. His DIY public land experiences began in 1980 and continue today. The kicker with Eddie, is all the success he's had is available to anyone who is willing to put in the work...there's no magic or secret sauce. Just passion and a willingness to get uncomfortable, physically and mentally. Hope you dig the episode…and thanks for listening!

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST #239 Build a life of purpose
DIY bowhunting passion
Hunting plains deer
How to find good deer vs the most mature deer
And much more

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EP. 238: DIY Report W/ Chad Sylvester - Summer Trail Camera Strategies

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 04:15:00 -0000

Today on the podcast I'm joined by my buddy Chad Sylvester of Exodus Trail Cameras. Velvet season is upon us and we thought it appropriate to crank up the DIY Report for a trail camera strategy session. This is part 1 where we cover all things related summer trail camera strategies…and a killer knowledge drop for how summer trail cams can inform your fall hunting plans. Hope you dig the episode…and thanks for listening!

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST #238 What you’re learning with summer cameras
Best set ups without a summer food source or mineral
Summer trail cameras in the big woods
Importance of August 18-20 for summer trail camera intel
And much more

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EP. 237: Building An Outdoor Life

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 04:15:00 -0000

Today on the podcast I'm joined by my buddy Johnny Utah Mulligan. It’s been a while since we’ve had a chance to catch up and talk about our plans for the upcoming deer season and look back on his attempt for back to back turkey slams! Hope you all dig the episode, and thanks for listening!

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST #237 Working out new material
Fly fishing
Building a life of purpose takes work
Whitetail plans
Learning a new property
And much more

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EP. 236: Finding A Mature Buck's Bedroom

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 04:15:00 -0000

Today on the podcast I'm joined by my buddy Ted Bright. Ted had a pretty good year last year. From travel hunts to Nebraska to his home state of Missouri...he managed to fill tags...and get it all on film. His hunt in Missouri is especially cool as he self-filmed the hunt and took an absolute hammer of a buck. Hope you all dig the episode, and thanks for listening!

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST #236 —Spring thunder

—Early season in Nebraska

—Long paddles in new places

—History with a mature buck

—Locating a mature buck's bedroom

—And much more

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EP. 235: 7 People Might Do This - Tony Peterson

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 04:15:00 -0000

Today on the podcast I'm joined by my buddy Tony Peterson. Tony is one of my favorite people to talk shop with. We cover a lot of ground in this one...everything from big woods, to open country, and man's best friend. Hope you dig the episode - and thanks for listening!

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST #235 —Getting over the hump

—Getting used to getting it wrong

—7 people might do this

—Open country hunting

—And much more

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EP. 234: Big Deer & Magnum Elk - Pennsylvania?

Wed, 16 Jun 2021 04:15:00 -0000

Today on the podcast I'm joined by Matt Morett and Dave Mitchell from the Pennsylvania Game Commission. Lot's has changed the past few years in Pennsylvania in an effort to both make the hunting better and provide more opportunities for hunters to be in the field. Game management governing bodies often take more flack than they should, regardless of the state. At the end of the day, the folks charged with the daunting task of managing something as fluid as wildlife and habitat are hunters at their core. And there goal is to leave it better than they found it. Today's guests are two fellas who I feel are equal to that task.

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST #234 —Big deer in PA

—Magnum Elk

—Turkey numbers

—Public land and Sunday hunting

—And much more

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EP. 233: Hunting October Mornings

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 04:15:00 -0000

Today on the podcast I'm joined by Todd Freeman (IG - U.P. Bowhunter) for part 2 of our session. In this episode we dive further into Todd's strategies for travel hunting and hunting his home state of New Jersey. Hope you all dig the episode!

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST #233 —Hunting October mornings

—Travel hunting

—Hunt to scout ratio

—Cutting dirt road tracks

—And much more

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EP. 232: Military, Family, & Bowhunting

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 04:15:00 -0000

Today on the podcast I'm joined by my good buddy Tate. I'm sure you've heard me mention him in the past, but he's the fella that introduced me to bow hunting. Tate is one of my all-time favorite people to talk with regardless if it's hunting related, or about life in general. Tate's a Veteran, and is getting ready to retire this winter...there's a special moment at the end of the podcast, so be sure to list till the end. Hope you all dig the episode.

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST #232 —Sputtering spring

—Memorial day

—Family military history

—Retirement and beyond

—And much more

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EP. 231: Learning From Observation - U.P. Bowhunter

Wed, 26 May 2021 04:15:00 -0000

Today on the podcast I'm joined by Todd Freeman (IG - U.P. Bowhunter). Todd grew up in the U.P. of Michigan and now lives in New Jersey and has made a habit of the years of killing great deer on public land in multiple states. Todd is another east coast bowhunter who more people should know about. Hope you all dig the episode!

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST #231 —Shed dogs

—U.P. influence

—Learning from observation

—Hunting mornings in October

—And much more

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EP. 230: Eastern Pennsylvania Mountain Bucks

Wed, 19 May 2021 04:15:00 -0000

Today on the podcast I'm joined by Tom Runscavange. Tom grew up hunting the big woods of eastern Pennsylvania and was willing to come on the show and talk about the nuances of hunting this area. He's familiar with the general area I've been scouting as I expand my opportunities to the north and was willing to help me make sense of the sign I was seeing and validate some of my assumptions. Hope you all dig the episode!

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST #230 —Solo western hunts

—Flat terrain in the mountains

—Breaking down the big woods

—Chasing the cuts

—Rubs and scrapes in the big woods

—And much more

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EP. 229: Big Woods & Mature Bucks - Greg Litzinger

Wed, 12 May 2021 04:15:00 -0000

Back by popular demand is part number 2 of the sesh with the Bowhunting Fiend, Greg Litzinger. I this episode we dive into a piece of big woods Greg is revisiting as he's prioritizing proximity to home while embracing the chase for mature bucks and dad life. Thanks for listening, and I hope you dig it!

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST #229 —Big woods set ups

—Terrain vs topo

—Buck bedding on flat land

—Hammer sign

—And much more

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EP. 228: Buck Bedding & Tree Setups - Greg Litzinger

Wed, 05 May 2021 04:15:00 -0000

You know him, you love him...today on the podcast I have my good buddy with me, the Bowhunting Fiend, Greg Litzinger. Greg and I spent the day scouting and wrapped it up with a podcast. We walk through our main takeaways and insights from the day...even got on the map (not that you'll be able to see that) and broke things down. This was a rather long session so today I'm releasing part 1. Hope you dig it!

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST #228 —Two way rubs

—Buck bedding

—Primary scrapes

—Map reading

—Tree setups

—And much more

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EP. 227: Hunting Off Big Sign - Mountain Bucks With Nathan Killen

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 04:15:00 -0000

Today's podcast we're diving into part number 2 with Nathan Killen. During this session we dive deeper into how Nathan evaluates sign, determines his points of ambush and more. Hope you dig it - thanks for listening!

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST #227 —Hunting off big sign

—Connecting terrain features

—Lines of movement

—Secondary ridges

—And much more

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EP. 226: Exploring New Ground

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 04:15:00 -0000

Today's podcast I'm joined by my buddy Aaron Hepler on a scouting trip. We headed to north eastern Pennsylvania to scout a few tracks of big woods that we both find intriguing. This was my second trip to the area, this time with a better plan. Many miles logged, a few sheds found, and a recognition of more work to be done. Coming to you on location in the DIY travel trailer - thanks for listening!

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST #226 —Clear cuts

—Recent controlled burns

—Sheds

—Locating buck bedding

—And much more

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EP. 225: Virginia Appalachian Mountain Bucks - Nathan Killen

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 04:15:00 -0000

Today's podcast I'm talking with Nathan Killen. His last name says most of what you need to know about his approach to hunting mature mountain bucks. He's made a habit of killing mature deer in the vast appalachian mountains of Virginia. If you like to hunt big woods and mountain terrain...then this podcast is for you. Today's session is part one of our discussion. Hope you dig it - thanks for listening!

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST #225 —How Nathan got started

—Off season scouting

—Rubs and scrapes in the mountains

—Hunting bucks in October

—And much more

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EP. 224: Buck Beds, e-Scouting, & Gear Updates

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 04:15:00 -0000

Today's podcast I'm hanging with my road dawg Chad Sylvester from Exodus Outdoor Gear. We're picking up part number 2 of our conversation where we're answering listener questions - thanks for listening!

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST #224 —Gear updates

—Buck bedding

—e-scouting

—Training regimens

—And much more

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EP. 223: Big Woods Bucks - Hal Blood

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 04:15:00 -0000

Today's podcast is a little different, where I'm joining the Big Woods Bucks podcast as a co-released episode with Hal and his team. Hal has written the modern day book (literally a few books) on big woods hunting and tracking when it comes to hunting the big woods types of Main and north of the border. You'd be hard pressed to find a finer or more knowledgeable group of woodsman than the Big Woods Bucks crew. Some good info...along with a few laughs - thanks for listening!

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST #223 —Tracking and reading tracks

—Getting fooled by doe tracks

—Rubs and scrapes in the big woods

—Plenty of stories and laughs

—And much more

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EP. 222: Learn About Deer By Being Around Deer - Mountain Hunting

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 04:15:00 -0000

Today I'm joined again by Todd Mead for part 2 of our Adirondack Mounting hunting discussion. In this session we go a little deeper into Todd's approach for finding mature bucks in the mountains - thanks for listening!

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST #222 —Bedding in the Adirondacks

—Scrapes in the Mountains

—Converging terrain features

—Lean about deer by being around deer

—And much more

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EP. 221: Learning From The Past & Planning for The Future

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 10:54:00 -0000

Today I'm joined by my good buddy Chad Sylvester of Exodus Outdoor Gear. If you've listened to this podcast for a while you'll know Chad is my road dawg. We travel and hunt together, and share strategies/tactics often. He's one of the harders working whitetail hunters I know and I've learned a lot particularly about hunting big woods from him. Today we're discussion what we've learned from this past season and how it will help us plan for the future. Chad is one of my favorite people to talk with - hope you all dig the conversation - thanks for listening!

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST #220 —2020 mistakes

—Getting better

—Gear tweaks

—2021 plans and states

—And much more

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EP. 220: Adirondack Mountains Bucks

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 05:15:00 -0000

Today I'm joined by Todd Mead. Todd is big woods hunter who cut his teeth in the vastness of the Adirondack mountains in upstate New York. He's lived the outdoor lifestyle making the outdoors a pivotal part of his life, and making a habit of consistently finding and killing mature bucks in the low deer density Adirondack mountains. After years of success in the mountains he decided to challenge himself by DIY hunting new states. Todd has a wealth of experience in and really enjoyed our conversation. Hope you all dig it - thanks for listening!

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST #220 —Topo and terrain

—Hunting a specific deer in the mountains

—Finding mature bucks in low deer density areas

—And much more

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EP. 219: Closure In Kansas

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 05:15:00 -0000

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Today I'm joined by my good buddy Johnny Utah to do some catching up. To say He's had a roller-coaster of a deer season is an understatement. But the ending couldn't have been more fitting. Hope you all dig the discussion - thanks for listening!

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST #219 —The Kentucky Rattler

—Dirt Tracking

—All busted up

—Closure in Kansas

—And much more

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EP. 218: Archery Strong - Avoiding & Rehabbing Shoulder Injuries

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 05:15:00 -0000

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Today we're diving into a topic that I've personally been working through for a few months. I'm joined by Christian Williams of Archery Strong. Christian's background is in sports performance and he married that with his love for archery and bowhunting...creating Archery Strong. Here he brings his knowledge of how the body works and sports performance to help archers avoid injury, come back from injury, or just become better archers. Hope you all dig this one - thanks for listening!

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST #218 —Most common archery injuries

—How to come back from a shoulder injury

—Increasing your arrow count or draw weight

—How to level up your archery game

—And much more

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EP. 217: Out Of State Hunting - John Eberhart

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 12:31:00 -0000

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Today we're cranking up another episode of the DIY Report mini-series. This is the third and final episode of this series with John Eberhart. Today's episode is all about John's approach to planning a hunt out of state - thanks for listening!

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST #217 —Hunt the premium states

—Look for late opening gun season

—Prioritizing scouting vs hunting

—Central and western Kansas

—And much more

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EP. 216: Big Woods Ground Hunting W/Josh Ilderton & The Untamed

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 05:15:00 -0000

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Today I'm joined by Josh Ilderton of The Untamed. Josh is predominantly a ground hunter. The kicker is, when most people deploy this approach it's in open landscapes. Josh has been finding success on the ground hunting the big woods of West Virginia for nearly 20 years. Great hunter, and awesome dude - hope you guys dig it. Thanks for listening!

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST #216 —Wind and thermals in the mountains

—Ground hunting the big woods

—Lessons learned chasing a single mature deer

—And much more

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EP. 215: Postseason Scouting - John Eberhart

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 05:15:00 -0000

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Today we're cranking up another episode of the DIY Report mini-series. This is part 2 of a 3 part series with John Eberhart. Today's episode is all about John's approach to postseason scouting, how you all enjoy it- thanks for listening!

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST #215 —Sign you find in the snow...valuable or not?

—Location preparation

—Bedding areas and places where people aren't going to go

—And much more

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EP. 214: Hard Earned Bucks

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 05:15:00 -0000

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Today I'm joined by my buddy, Byron Horton from the Whitetail Experience. Byron is a mobile hunter who hunts the big woods public land of Ohio. He's very much like all of us who are students of the game looking for any and all information to become better hunters and has had some great success to show with a few hard earned bucks. Hope you dig the show - thanks for listening!

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST #214 —Mobile Hunting

—Hunting where the buck you want to kill lives

—Scouting & making a plan

—Hard earned bucks

—And much more

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EP. 213: High Pressure Late Season – John Eberhart

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 01:27:00 -0000

Today we're cranking up the first DIY Report mini-series of the year. This is a 3 part series with John Eberhart. Today's episode is all about John's approach to finding late success hunting highly pressured whitetails- thanks for listening!

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST #213

—Go west

—Bedding

—Hunting mornings

—Security cover

—And much more

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EP. 212: Pennsylvania Big Woods

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 05:15:00 -0000

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Today I'm joined by my buddy, Aaron Hepler. This is part 2 of our conversation. Today Aaron and I talk about hunting the big woods and hill country of eastern PA along with having an adaptable strategic framework for evaluating sign- thanks for listening!

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST #212 —Big woods

—Hill country bedding

—Having a strategy framework

—The value of clearcuts

—And much more

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EP. 211: Public Transition

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 05:15:00 -0000

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Today I'm joined by my buddy, Aaron Hepler. This is part 1 of our conversation. Today Aaron and I talk about our introductions into hunting through our families, and how we transitioned to hunting public lands. Hope you dig the show - thanks for listening!

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST #211 —Increase hunting pressure

—The role of our families in our hunting upbringing

—Transitioning to hunting public land - why?

—Room to roam

—And much more

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EP. 210: Killing Deer In January

Wed, 30 Dec 2020 05:15:00 -0000

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Today I'm joined by my buddy, Greg Litzinger for part 2 of our conversation. Greg and I talk about hunting the challenge of hunting late season on pressured public land, focusing on browse, and getting a head start on intel for next year. Hope you dig the show - thanks for listening!

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST #210 —Killing deer in January

—Late season browse

—Judging a book by it's cover

—Looking forward to 2021

—And much more

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EP. 209: NJ Success & PA Redemption

Wed, 23 Dec 2020 05:15:00 -0000

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Today I'm joined by my buddy, Greg Litzinger. Greg and I talk about his season...home state success, the hurt of failure, and the sweetness of redemption. Always love having Greg on, authentic and insightful as always - thanks for listening!

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST #209 —Prime-time days

—Day walkers

—NJ Throwdown...Texas style

—PA Redemption

—And much more

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EP. 208: Mature Buck - Playing Cat And Mouse

Wed, 16 Dec 2020 05:15:00 -0000

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Today I'm joined by my buddy, Johnny Utah. John and I both have had a season full of "just a bit outside" calls. He's been playing cat and mouse with a particular buck in Iowa for a few seasons that just seems to know how to evade him by a handful of yards. With a missed opportunity in Kansas...could redemption be in the cards in iowa? Time will tell - thanks for listening!

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST #208: —Kansas in October

—Playing cat and mouse

—A buck named Tyson

—Changing gear mid season

—Late season plans

—And much more

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EP. 207: Breaking New Ground

Wed, 09 Dec 2020 05:15:00 -0000

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Today I'm joined by my good buddy Wilson McSwain. Have you ever had that friend who has the strangest things happen to them when hunting? Wilson's that friend. I can always count on him to kill deer, and have crazy stories. Today We talk about hunting new areas for the first time and Wilson's crazy buck story - thanks for listening!

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST #207: —Kicked in the ding ding

—Hunting new ground

—Crazy buck story

—Archery shop talk

—And much more

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EP. 206: Predicting Buck Movement

Wed, 02 Dec 2020 05:15:00 -0000

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Today I'm joined by Bill Thompson of Spartan Forge. Bill uses his background in military intelligence and machine learning to develop the only app that uses big data to predict deer movement. Bill has gone to great lengths to develop something that is rooted in the facts presented by data...not subjective human observation. Spartan Forge can tell you the that "what"...your hunters intuition will tell you the "why" - thanks for listening!

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST #206: —Military intel and machine learning

—Where the data is coming from

—What is creating movement

—Difference between normal and abnormal movement

—And much more

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EP. 205: DIY Report W/ Steve Sherk - Post Rut Mountain Buck Strategies

Wed, 25 Nov 2020 05:15:00 -0000

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Today we're wrapping up another episode of the Mountain Buck DIY Report Mini Series with Steve Sherk. In this session We're breaking down Steve's post rut big woods strategies and tactics for wrapping a tag around the those elusive mountain bucks - thanks for listening!

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST #205: —Shifting focus back toward early season

—daylight movement around bedding

—Critical sign this time of year

—And much more

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EP. 204: 4 Pieces of Public In Two States - Rut Recap

Wed, 18 Nov 2020 05:15:00 -0000

What's up gang! Wrapping up this official rut trip recapping our hunts across two states and 4 different pieces of public land over the course of 2 weeks. Each piece of public land had wildly different terrain and require completely different approaches. I have one more short out of state trip to go over Thanksgiving if the weather cooperates. I won't lie...a regular shower and normal bathroom facilities are much appreciated right now!

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST #204 —Missouri Encounters

—Chad's at full draw

—Different strategies for different public lands

—Hard place to hunt...but there are giants

—And much more

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EP. 203: Missouri Rut Log 2

Wed, 11 Nov 2020 05:15:00 -0000

What's up gang! Bringing to you another season of the rut log. We've moved camp twice to entirely new pieces of public this week. An arrow or two may have been released.

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST #203 —Lot's of pressure

—Moving camp...again

—We've found a honey hole

—Arrows released

—And much more

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EP. 202: Missouri Rut Log 1

Wed, 04 Nov 2020 05:15:00 -0000

What's up gang! Bringing to you another season of the rut log. First stop is Missouri...we've found good sign, saw a few shooter bucks and have moved 2 hours to a new location!

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST #202 —Missouri river bottom

—Finding big sign

—Two shooters

—Changing camps!

—And much more

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EP. 201: Big Woods Breakdown

Wed, 28 Oct 2020 04:15:00 -0000

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Today I'm joined by Troy Spooner. Troy is a big woods public land hunter from Michigan who's filled a tag or two in some challenging areas to hunt. Tackling the big woods isn't easy. If you're going to be successful at it, you better be passionate about the process and have a keen eye for detail. It's clear Troy has both. Hope you all dig it - and thanks for listening!

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST #201: —3 big woods must haves

—Using cameras in the big woods

—Aggressive tactics

—Reading sign in the big woods

—And much more

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EP. 200: DIY Report W/ Steve Sherk - Pre Rut & Rut Mountain Buck Strategies

Wed, 21 Oct 2020 04:15:00 -0000

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Today we're diving into another episode of the Mountain Buck DIY Report Mini Series with Steve Sherk. In this session We're breaking down Steve's pre rut/rut big woods strategies and tactics for wrapping a tag around the those elusive mountain bucks - thanks for listening!

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST #200: —Hunting bedding during rut

—Hunting scrapes in the big woods

—Small sign can be important

—And much more

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EP. 199: Hitting The Reset Button & Bed Hunting

Wed, 14 Oct 2020 04:15:00 -0000

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Today I'm joined by my buddy Doug Rose. Doug has recently hit the reset button on life. Not a coincidence, this fresh perspective has influenced the way he hunts. He a great example of a person taking advantage to all the whitetail info that is now available to us, putting in the work...then reaping the rewards - thanks for listening!

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST #199: —Transitioning from power sports

—Hitting the reset button

—Adopting a bed hunting and mobile strategy

—And much more

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EP. 198: DIY Report W/ Steve Sherk - Early Season Mountain Bucks

Wed, 07 Oct 2020 04:15:00 -0000

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Today we're cranking up another round of the DIY Report Mini Series. This series is with Steve Sherk and will focus on hunting mountain bucks through out the changing of the deer seasons. Steve is well known for tracking down public land giants in Pennsylvania. We'll break down his approach for early season, pre rut/rut and late season during this three-part series. This session covers his approach to early season - thanks for listening!

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST #198: —Limited structure and patterns

—Bedding in the mountains

—Steve's approach to hunting bedding

—Trail cameras

—And much more

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EP. 197: Pressured Whitetails & Born From Necessity

Wed, 30 Sep 2020 04:15:00 -0000

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Today I'm joined by my good buddy Brian Broderick of Day Six Gear . Brian is one of my favorite people to have on the show. We discuss hunting pressured whitetails and Brian shares a tip for simplifying whitetail bow set ups...that I've adopted and has made the moment of truth much simpler to execute. Hope you dig it and thanks for listening!

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST #197: —Comfort zones

—Equipment born from necessity

—Removing risk from the moment of truth

—And much more

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EP. 196: Hunting Beast Listener Q/A - Aggressive Tactics Part 2

Wed, 23 Sep 2020 04:15:00 -0000

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Today we're rolling into the final segment of the Hunting Beast Listener Q/A Series with Dan Infalt - today we're talking aggressive bowhunting tactics. It's been a fun ride doing this series and I hope we've shared some new ideas or reminded you of a few old ones to use this season. Perfect timing to wrap this as it's now time to have rubber meet road - the season is here! Now go fill some tags and thanks for listening!

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST #196: —Hardest part of Beast tactics to learn

—Bump and dump...does it work

—Hunting standing crops

—And much more

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EP. 195: DIY Whitetail Slam

Wed, 16 Sep 2020 04:15:00 -0000

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Today we're doing a version of a throwback podcast! Me and my buddies from Exodus had an opportunity to spend some time together earlier this this year...when the world wasn't quite as weird. This podcast was sitting in my archives (I forgot to release it) and I thought this is the perfect time to publish it. We talk a little strategy, plans, and hunts from the past...just the thing to add fuel to the whitetail fire with seasons opening across the country. I officially take to the timber this come Saturday!— thanks for listening!

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST #195: —Iowa

—DIY travel hunting strategy - 5 year plan

—Prioritizing scrapes

—Raw sausage

—And much more

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EP. 194: Hunting Beast Listener Q/A - Aggressive Tactics Part 1

Wed, 09 Sep 2020 04:15:00 -0000

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Today we're rolling into another segment of the Hunting Beast Listener Q/A Series with Dan Infalt. In this episode we're covering aggressive tactics...and anything else that comes up along the way — thanks for listening!

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST #194: —Trail camera set up near bedding

—Hunting new land without preseason scouting

—Aggressive early season hunts

—What is the golden Beast tactic

—And much more

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EP. 193: Chasing Marsh Bucks W/Greg Litzinger

Wed, 02 Sep 2020 04:15:00 -0000

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Today I'm joined by my good buddy Greg Litzinger. He's a regular here...you know him...you love him! Greg and I haven't had a chance to hang since our scouting sessions this winter. This is our annual hang to tune bows, talk deer hunting and discuss our upcoming hunts. Greg is tackling a challenging area with tidal waters/thermals and limited set ups to hunt...all to catch up with a few big deer who have proven to be grey ghosts! — thanks for listening!

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST #193: —Bow tuning

—Montana Elk

—Navigating the salt marsh and illusive big deer

—Hunting different terrain during the season

—And much more

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EP. 192: Hunting Beast Listener Q/A - Buck Bedding Part 2

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 04:00:00 -0000

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Today we're rolling into another segment of the Hunting Beast Listener Q/A Series with Dan Infalt. In this episode we're diving deeper into buck bedding for part 2 of the buck bedding session. Hope you all have been digging this series with Dan as much as I have — thanks for listening!

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST #192: —Swamp bedding and transitions

—Beds with multiple exits

—How close is too close to a bed

—When bucks abandon the upper third and bed low

—And much more

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EP. 191: Calculated Aggression W/Dan Johnson

Wed, 19 Aug 2020 04:15:00 -0000

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Today I'm joined by Dan Johnson, owner of the Sportsmen's Nation and host of the Nine Finger Chronicles podcast. We cover a lot of ground in this episode, from hunting the west to whitetails plans for this year. I really enjoyed the conversation and hope you do to — thanks for listening!

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST #191: —Western plans

—Velvet Inventory

—The buck that taught us a lesson

—Being calculated

—And much more

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EP. 190: Hunting Beast Listener Q/A - Buck Bedding Part 1

Thu, 13 Aug 2020 17:13:00 -0000

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Today we're kicking another segment of the Hunting Beast Listener Q/A Series with Dan Infalt. It wouldn't be a complete series if we didn't cover buck bedding. This is part 1 of the buck bedding session hope you all enjoy — thanks for listening!

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST #190: —Looking for too much sign

—Military crests/topo lines

—Prevailing winds and thermals

—Swamp bedding

—And much more

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EP. 189: 2020 Season Plans, Goals & Aspirations

Wed, 05 Aug 2020 04:15:00 -0000

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Today John and I discuss our plans, goals, and aspirations for the upcoming season. We both have a few travel hunts coming up, and some entirely new hunts/species to chase. We also touch on gear we've changed or added for 2020 — thanks for listening!

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST #189: —Camera Inventory

—New gear

—States and species we're hunting

—Goals for each hunt

—And much more

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EP. 188: Hunting Beast Listener Q/A - Reading Maps & Topo Part 2

Wed, 29 Jul 2020 04:15:00 -0000

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Today we're rolling into another episode of the Hunting Beast Listener Q/A Series with Dan Infalt. Few things helped me find success when hunting out of state than becoming proficient at reading maps. Often hunting hundreds of miles from home...there's only so much boots on the ground scouting I can do, and map reading is the key to giving yourself a chance to successfully freelance hunt new places. This is part 2 of the reading maps and topography session, hope you all enjoy — thanks for listening!

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST #188: —Bedding in bottoms vs top third

—Milkweed when you're scouting

—Bucks core areas related to elevation

—And much more

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EP. 187: A Love Hate Relationship With A Horse

Wed, 22 Jul 2020 04:15:00 -0000

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What's happening folks. Today I'm joined by Curt Geier from Working Class Bowhunter Podcast. It's always cool to have other podcast hosts on as the conversation just flows. We cover everything from hunting mature bucks to Wyoming bear hunts. We cover a lot of ground in this one and hope you enjoy the conversation — thanks for listening!

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST #187: —Mutual embarrassment

—Hunting Culture and Introducing new hunters

—Mature bucks and making mistakes

—Shit can get western quick

—And much more

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EP. 186: Hunting Beast Listener Q/A - Reading Maps & Topo Part 1

Wed, 15 Jul 2020 04:15:00 -0000

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What's happening folks. Today we're kicking off the Hunting Beast Listener Q/A Series with Dan Infalt and a randomly selected listener. This will be part 1 of the reading maps and topography session, hope you all enjoy and pick up a few things that help you this fall — thanks for listening!

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST #186: —Priority of Map view

—Using maps to speed scout

—Map shapes

—Confirming with boots on the ground & overlooked features

—And much more

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EP. 185: New Packs & 2020 Sitka Gear

Wed, 08 Jul 2020 04:15:00 -0000

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What's happening folks. Today I'm joined by Chris Derrick, Whitetail Product Line Manager at Sitka Gear. Today we're discussing what's new in the 2020 Sitka line up. I'm really liking the updates for this year and think I found the pack I've been looking for to fit my streamlined mobile hunting style. The Sitka pack options this year are really fitting for the mobile hunter. And don't overlook the hearing ports...you'll want to know what these are! Hope you all enjoy the show — thanks for listening!

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST #185: —Alpacca ranch

—First year saddle hunting

—New Sitka packs

—New Sitka Stratus line updates

—And much more

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EP. 184: Hunting Beast Listener Q/A - Wind & Thermals Part 2

Wed, 01 Jul 2020 04:15:00 -0000

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What's happening folks. Today we're cranking up part two of the wind and thermals, Hunting Beast Listener Q/A Series with Dan Infalt and a randomly selected listener. Pairs well with the Fourth of July, so sit back and enjoy — thanks for listening!

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST #184: —Thermal hubs

—Hunting bottoms

—Horse shit camo

—Rutting raccoons

—And much more

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EP. 183: First Time Sits and E-Scouting

Wed, 24 Jun 2020 04:15:00 -0000

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What's happening folks. Today I'm joined by Ted Bright. Ted is a mobile/saddle hunter who lives in Missouri and had a pretty great year last year with a few bucks good bucks. The kicker is most of his success last year came hunting areas with little intel, relying on e-scouting, and scouting/hunting his way to an area. This and first time sits proved to be a lethal formula! Hope you enjoy the conversation — thanks for listening!

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST #183: —Who's Ted Bright

—Pennsylvania connection

—Mobile hunting

—Hunting the Ozark's

—First time sits and cyber scouting

—Stoking the archery fire

—And much more

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EP. 182: Hunting Beast Listener Q/A - Wind & Thermals Part 1

Wed, 17 Jun 2020 04:15:00 -0000

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What's happening folks. Today we're kicking off the Hunting Beast Listener Q/A Series with Dan Infalt and a randomly selected listener. I've been looking forward to putting these out! This will be part 1 of the wind and thermal session, hope you all enjoy and pick up a few new tricks — thanks for listening!

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST #182: —Set ups to take advantage of thermals

—Wind impact on thermals

—Thermal tunnel

—Thermal hubs

—Thermals and water (creek/river bottoms and swamps)

—And much more

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EP. 181: Do Something With Consequence

Wed, 10 Jun 2020 04:15:00 -0000

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What's happening folks. Today I'm joined by my buddy Tony Peterson. you may know Tony from his writings across multiple national publications, including his book Bowhunting Public Land Whitetails. Tony has a wealth of knowledge when it comes to traveling and chasing whitetails. But I think what I appreciate even more is his thoughtful approach to hunting, what it means to him, and how he represents our community. I really enjoyed this conversation and hope you do too — thanks for listening!

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST #181: —Who's Tony Peterson

—Embracing challenges

—Being multiple

—Doing something with consequence

—And much more

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EP. 180: Forty-Two Day Archery Slam & Elk Sheds

Wed, 03 Jun 2020 04:15:00 -0000

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What's happening folks. Today John and I talk about his recent completion of his archery slam. And then...we of course turn our attention to whitetails— thanks for listening!

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST #180: —Florida, Texas, Wyoming and Iowa

—Pandemic be damned

—Black Hills

—Upcoming trips

—And much more

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EP. 179: The Bloody Gas Station Incident

Wed, 27 May 2020 04:15:00 -0000

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What's happening folks. Today I’m joined by by good friend Wilson McSwain. He recently got back from a trip to Wyoming chasing birds and trout fishing some legendary streams. We also talk about the challenges of hunting small parcels (public and private) and navigating the suburban hunting life— thanks for listening!

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST #179: —How did you end up in PA

—Wyoming turkeys and trout fishing

—The gas station incident

—Small parcel challenges

—And much more

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EP. 178: Mobile Hunting, Mountain Terrain & Kentucky Velvet

Wed, 20 May 2020 04:15:00 -0000

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What's happening folks. Today I’m joined by Jared Shaffer. Jared is the media director at TETHRD and hails from the Mountaineer state. Jared has been hunting mobile in the mountains of West Virginia basically since he began hunting and was saddle hunting when the only options were predominantly DIY. We cover a lot of ground in this episode, I hope you all enjoy it— thanks for listening!

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST #178: —Who is Jared Shaffer

—Hunting Appalachia growing up

—Kentucky velvet

—Success is built on a mountain of failure

—And much more

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EP.177: Chasing The Magnum Experience

Wed, 13 May 2020 04:15:00 -0000

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What's happening folks. Today I’m joined by Chancy Walters of Whitetail Adrenaline. Chancy is the quintessential outdoors man chasing the magnum experience regardless of species he's stalking. His aggressive ground hunting style is not for the weak, and well...he get's results. He's on a true once in a lifetime public land giant that gave him the slip this year. He's looking to settle the score this fall — thanks for listening!

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST #177: —Who is Chancy Walters

—Chasing a 200 incher

—Hunting from the ground

—And much more

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EP.176: Big Woods Tracking

Wed, 06 May 2020 04:15:00 -0000

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What's happening folks. Today I’m joined by Todd Havel. Todd is a big woods hunter who primarily hunts by tracking. Big woods and tracking are two of the most challenging scenarios I can think of in whitetail hunting. He's also managed to create his own GPS data based on tracks he's taken and has discovered annual patterns in the big woods. This discussion is all about the nuance of sign and I hope you enjoy — thanks for listening!

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST #176: —See the woods through the deer's eyes

—Tattoo it on your arm

—Annual big woods patterns

—Making sure it's a track you want to take

—And much more

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EP.175:Arrows & Broadheads - Building A Solid Foundation

Wed, 29 Apr 2020 11:20:00 -0000

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What's happening folks. Today I’m joined by my friend Brian Broderick, owner of Day Six Specialized Gear. This is part 2 of our discussion. We're talking about building a good foundation with heavy arrows, arrow set ups, and broadheads — thanks for listening!

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST #175: —Weight sorting...does it matter

—Heavy arrows pros and cons

—Method behind Evo broadhead design

—And much more

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EP.174: Good Help Is Hard To Find

Wed, 22 Apr 2020 04:15:00 -0000

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What's happening folks. Today I’m joined by my dude, Johnny Utah. This episode is another edition of the IG live sessions I've been doing. In this episode John and I answer your listener questions — thanks for listening!

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST #174: —Food plot delay

—Turkeys

—Answering your listener questions

—And much more

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EP.173: Big Deer Live In Ugly Places

Wed, 15 Apr 2020 04:15:00 -0000

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What's happening folks. Today I’m joined by my friend Brain Broderick, owner of Day Six Specialized Gear. This is part 1 of our discussion. We're covering how Brian approaches hunting big deer in ugly places, from the tree, from the ground and a unique use of decoys! — thanks for listening!

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST #173: —Big deer live in ugly places

—Hunting from the ground

—Interesting way to use a decoy

—Risky tree set ups

—And much more

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EP.172: Elk, Mountain Bucks, & Alaska

Wed, 08 Apr 2020 04:15:00 -0000

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What's happening folks. Today I’m joined by my good buddy Beau Martonik. In this session Beau and I do a live happy hour/Instagram Live session and catch up on our past adventures and plans for the future. I’m sure I’ll do more of these live sessions in the near future and hope you all will join in and make it a party! — thanks for listening!

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST #172: —Four years of hard work

—Idaho Bulls

—Alaska adventure

—Mountain bucks vs big woods bucks

—And much more

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EP.171: Planning For Success With Andy May

Wed, 01 Apr 2020 04:15:00 -0000

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What's happening folks. Today I’m joined again by Andy May. We're discussing how Andy plans for success on DIY hunts. This is part 2 of our conversation. Be sure to check out part 1— thanks for listening!

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST #171: —Qualifying a state

—Looking for a challenge

—Scouting way more than you hunt

—Focusing on high percentage hunts

—And much more

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EP.170: Do Something No-one Else Is Doing

Wed, 25 Mar 2020 04:15:00 -0000

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What's happening folks. Today I’m joined by Andy May. Andy is well known for killing mature deer nearly every where he goes. The kicker… he many times is getting it done out of state, on public ground, and on short time given his day job responsibilities. This is part 1 of our conversation and I hope you enjoy it—thanks for listening!

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST #170: —Who's Andy May

—A pretty good year

—Extending your season

—Do something no-one else is doing

—And much more

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EP.169: Headed For Southern Ground

Wed, 18 Mar 2020 04:15:00 -0000