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On this episode of the Nomadic Outdoorsman Dan talks with Cody Mills, a passionate axis deer hunting guide, cowboy and whitetail/exotic game breeder from Texas. Cody started guiding with his dad on their family ranch when he was just 12 years old. He was quickly immersed into the world of giant whitetails, guiding axis deer hunts and encountering exotic big game animals. When Cody isn’t guiding for a 20,000 acre operation in Sonora Texas his day to day work consists of running an exotic animal and cattle outfit and maintaining a ranch in Harper. He made a name for himself as the youngest pro staffer for Texas Trophy Hunters Association and has competed in several ASA shoots. He has also become a well known TikTok personality with his bright pearl snap shirts, mustache that rivals Burt Reynolds’ and long flowing locks of hair. This is an awesome BS session for anyone that is interested in Texas and the hunting opportunities that the “Don’t Mess With” state has to offer.

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On this episode of Huntavore, Nick is joined by The Intrepid Eater, Adam Berkelmans. Adam is a self taught cook who has a passion for wildgame, growing and foraging, and making amazing dishes out of both. Together, these guys chat about some deep topics related to self-sustainability, responsible meat-eating, and finish up on a fun way to serve wild game, in sushi rolls. All this and more on the next episode of Huntavore.

Adam Berkelmans hails from Ontario, Canada. He took his passion of hunting, fishing, and foraging and mixed it with love of cooking. Taking on the title of Intrepid Eater, Adam shares that with a little creativity, some self taught practice, and an adventurous spirit, wild game can be just about any dish that you desire.

Adam leads the discussion on an idea of responsible meat-eating. The thought is, if you only eat the most desirable cuts without the rest of the animal, then the waste and discarded parts would surpass what is taken. Head to tail eating of animals, not only provides a wealth of nutrients, but also stretches the use of that animal. Both Nick and Adam agree that if we are going to spread this idea, it has to be done by sharing recipes, encouraging others to try new things, wagging a finger and telling someone to keep their livers without first creating motivation would be not good.

On a lighter note, Nick asks about wildgame sushi. Adam has made several variations of what closely resembles Kimbap (Gimbap) , a Korean version of sushi, but with cooked and pickled items, rather than raw, in traditional sushi. The Crappie and Chips rolls he made was to stretch the use of one fish. Being notorious for not freezing well, Adam didn’t want to freeze the fish, but fried in a tempaura batter, followed up with fried potatoes and rolled it all in sticky medium grain rice and sushi seaweed paper. No special equipment is needed. Adam does have a bamboo sushi roll pad, but Nick plans to use a placemat. Use your inner McGyver to achieve the task. Want something else? Nick and Adam brainstorm that ground can be used as long as it’s cooked first as a burger patty, and slow braised meat can be placed in a line that holds itself together.

Sushi in itself is a full course in meal prep and presentation. All the elements are cut and sliced, raw ingredients cooked or pickled, and assembled so everything is square and can be sliced. Not the most efficient method, but for bringing some fun to the party, wildgame sushi is the perfect party meal. You can find Adam on Instagram @the.intrepid.eater or his website; intrepideater.com.

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Did you know there are African safaris that are more affordable than a trophy elk hunt? Mckenzie Sims of Hunterz Hub is this weeks guest on the Oklahoma Outdoors podcast. Mckenzie has been fortunate enough to hunt all types of game from across the world. Originally from Wyoming, he has hunted more common destinations like Africa and New Zealand, but has also ventured into less touristy corners of the globe like Russia and even Pakistan. Mckenzie loves hunting far away places, and has a passion for helping others experience these hunts that many consider out of their grasp.

John and Mckenzie talk about some of the main hurdles that stand in peoples way from booking one of these dream hunts. They also talk about ways to navigate those hurdles, and make them less daunting. They discuss hunting Africa in quite a bit of detail since it is one of the more popular destinations, but Mckenzie also suggests some other destinations and game species that might interest someone looking for a more out of the ordinary experience. Also covered in the podcast are travel tips for taking a gun or bow abroad, and tips on how to get your trophies back to you in good condition.

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With warmer temperatures approaching, cabin fever is beginning to wear off. Spring will be here before we know it, and too often food plot planters stall to prepare for planting and maintaining their fields. On this week’s episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman, Mitch shares detailed information for clover plot management, as well as weed control and fertility concerns everyone may face in 2022. To start, proper clover plot establishment and management is not always well addressed. Due to this, many spring planted clover plots fail due to the lack of context. Soils need to be properly prepared with no established weeds, and most importantly, need to be planted earlier than most would think. In addition, knowing what herbicide you can use on clover and the appropriate times is equally as important for maintaining longevity in established plots. Prepare for note taking!

The forecast of glyphosate herbicide availability in spring is uncertain, and the supply that is available may be significantly more expensive than normal. These challenges may lead to alternative measures. Mitch dives into his plans for how he will address last year’s fall planted plots with significantly less, or no glyphosate applied, and also without using tillage. This will require biological controls that choke out weed competition. Finally, Mitch scratches the surface on how fertility can be built overtime with little to no commercial fertilizer, as 2022 will prove to have abnormally high fertilizer prices. Plan now, and success will come in fall!

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On this episode of the Hunting Gear Podcast, Dan is joined by Greg Godfrey of Tethrd to discuss the saddle hunting market and their new products. The conservation kicks off with the guys talking about how saddle hunting is past the stage of being a fad and the evolution of the saddle hunting market as a whole. Greg also talks about how Tethrd has build an army of loyal customers in a short period of time thus leading to the success of their business as well a shortened product testing cycle with feedback from the people who use their product line. Dan and Greg also talk about the future of Tethrd and the entire saddle market.

On this episode of the Nomadic Outdoorsman Dan talks with Jon Peters and his daughter Gracie about getting future generations involved in outdoor activities. Gracie is a nine year old spitfire of an “outdoorsgirl”. She loves naming both her weapons and the animals that she pursues. Gracie decided a year ago that she wanted to hunt. Although her parents never thought it would last, it has quickly become her number one passion. Gracie has been covering her wall with mounts, her shelves with hog skulls and sharing stories from the field with her friends ever since. She is now a year older, has built two rifles, harvested two deer and a hog. She has been on several well known hunting media platforms and has big plans for the future. Grace hopes to connect with a buck this year, and is looking forward to starting archery. If you are interested in what hunting can mean to future generations, this episode is for you!

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On this episode of the DIY Sportsman podcast, Garrett discusses six benefits of spring scouting but also six pitfalls of spring scouting. It's never a bad idea to get out in the woods and cover some ground in early spring before the woods green up. But there is a risk to putting too much stock into certain aspects of what you learn. In years past, Garrett had chosen to hunt areas almost entirely off of intel gained in the off-season, which can be fine during certain times of the year, but could be wasting time in others without paying attention to additional contextual clues.

This week on Southern Ground Hunting we're talking with David Miller of West Virginia. We don't get the opportunity to talk about land management too often. Public land hunting really doesn't give a hunter the opportunity to do much in terms of land management. However, this week we're changing it up and covering David Miller's strategies for whitetail land management in mountain country.

The southeast is scattered with hills and hollers, with parts of Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia and North & South Carolina having legitimate mountains. One thing that landowners in these areas continuously talk about is the lack of ability to really cultivate those properties to grow giant whitetails. Whether it's bad soil, lack of sunlight, or just difficult to get planting equipment in there, there's a lot of reasons for this. This results in lack of nutrients and creates very nomadic deer movement. You may get mature bucks passing through, but they're going to be on the move. David tells us about the things he does to ensure that a buck has everything they need year round to live on his properties, and it's easier than you might think!

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Serious whitetail hunters across the nation are hitting the woods in search of shed antlers. While our social media feeds fill up with piles of bone, it can be easy to become discouraged if we don’t have much to show for our efforts. If you want to become a better shed hunter, then this episode is for you!

In this episode of the How to Hunt Deer podcast, Josh talks with Dwayne Jones of Shed Season about improving as a shed hunter. Dwayne is almost as passionate about finding shed antlers as he is about hunting the deer that carried them. When looking for sheds, timing, location, and planning are key to level up your shed hunting game. In this episode, the guys discuss how to strike when the time is right to find sheds, the best places to look, must have gear for shed hunting, and how to plan your shed hunt to put the odds in your favor when searching for sheds this winter and spring.

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You're probably on at least one form of social media. Instagram, Facebook, and now Tic Tok receive our attention at least one time of day. Whether you're waiting on a flight to take off, taking a dump, or ignoring your kids, many of us take to scrolling to see what's going on in the world. As hunters and outdoorsmen we often follow some of favorite content providers, influencers, TV Shows, and hunting brands to check out their latest hunting trips, new shows, or new products they're launching. But, have you ever noticed what they're not posting? I'll follow that up with a another question... How often do you see any content about conservation efforts or who to contact about anti-hunting legislation? From my experience, very minimal. In today's world just buying your tags isn't enough anymore. We ALL need to advocate for hunting and the outdoors, especially those with the biggest platforms and have the most "skin in the game". In my opinion this is should be mandatory. There are a lot of people out there working hard, I mean really hard, to protect the natural resource and the right we have to hunt them. Helping spread that message, could go a really long way.

On this episode of The Western Rookie Dan talks with Utah houndsman Dustin Clark about his love for hunting with his dogs. Dan and Dustin recap their first 3 days chasing lions in the mountains of Utah and what they are hoping for on their 4th and final day.

Dustin got his first hound 14 years ago after a coworker introduced him to the sport. He now has a team of 10 dogs and chases cats and bears every chance he can. Dustin and his wife started a houndsman themed apparel line called Cold Strike Gear and live and breathe this sport 24/7. Dustin spends his summers chasing bears with his family, his falls guiding elk hunts and his winters tacking lions within an hour of his home. Dan and Dustin talk about everything a first time mountain lion or bear hunter needs to know and expect when chasing these large predators through the mountains.

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This week is an important topic for all outdoor enthusiast in Ohio. Andrew was able to sit down and talk with Dr. Timothy McDermott of The Ohio State University, to discuss ticks in Ohio. Over the past couple decades, the number of species of ticks has increased to the current day known number of 5. Just a few years ago it was 1, then 2, and now 5! Each carries slightly different attributes, disease, and issues for outdoorsmen and women, as well as live stock, wildlife, and more.  

Paul just got home from his week long trip to Nashville for the National Wild Turkey Federation conference. He recaps some of his favorite parts of the experience including the calling competitions, trade show, and more. While Paul was deep in the turkey life, Andrew continues to try and figure out how to use a mouth call, and patiently waits to get to the woods for some whitetail shed hunting. Have a great week and enjoy!

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Sitting down this week with Marcus on The Average Conservationist Podcast is Damon Booth. Damon is the President of Chukar Chasers Foundation as well as the Founder and Co-owner of the Chukar Chasers brand. Damon opens up the conversation talking about the origin story of Chukar Chasers and what got him into it in the first place. The guys talk about the uniqueness of chukar hunting and how you and your dog should be prepared if you're coming in from out of state having never hunted chukar before. Marcus and Damon also take a deep dive into the Chukar Chasers Foundation; how it was formed, how some party crashers started a second chapter in Idaho and what the main goal of the Foundation is. Whether you're a long time chukar hunter or you just want to learn more about, be sure and check them and see how you can help get involved.

You're probably on at least one form of social media. Instagram, Facebook, and now Tic Tok receive our attention at least one time of day. Whether you're waiting on a flight to take off, taking a dump, or ignoring your kids, many of us take to scrolling to see what's going on in the world. As hunters and outdoorsmen we often follow some of favorite content providers, influencers, TV Shows, and hunting brands to check out their latest hunting trips, new shows, or new products they're launching. But, have you ever noticed what they're not posting? I'll follow that up with a another question.

How often do you see any content about conservation efforts or who to contact about anti-hunting legislation? From my experience, very minimal. In today's world just buying your tags isn't enough anymore. We ALL need to advocate for hunting and the outdoors, especially those with the biggest platforms and have the most "skin in the game". In my opinion this is should be mandatory. There are a lot of people out there working hard, I mean really hard, to protect the natural resource and the right we have to hunt them. Helping spread that message, could go a really long way.

In this week’s episode of the Wisconsin Sportsman Podcast, Josh talks with Dave Owens of the Pinhoti Project about wild turkey conservation. Dave Owens is an avid turkey hunter known for his YouTube channel The Pinhoti Project, which documents his turkey hunts from Maine to Hawaii. While known for targeting longboards, often on public land, Dave has become a leading voice for wild turkey conservation.

For a time, wild turkey populations across the country were a massive success story of modern conservation practices. Unfortunately, many states have seen a decline in wild turkey populations over the last two decades. Before state agencies and hunters can begin to address declining populations, there are many questions that must be answered with sound research. Dave has used his platform to raise both awareness and funds for vital wild turkey research projects.

While many wild turkey research projects are currently in progress and many more are just getting off the ground, there are many things that the average Joe or Jane can do to help wild turkey populations in the short term. In this episode, Josh and Dave discuss the importance of holding ourselves and state agencies accountable, the responsibility turkey hunters have to advocate for wild turkeys and the places they all home, and how a mindset shift is necessary if the next generation is to enjoy the same opportunities to chase wild turkeys that we have today.

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In this episode, Jon Teater discusses with Steve Sherk of Sherk’s Guide Service how to break down a mature buck from start to finish. Steve has developed hunting tactics that work year in and out for him and his clients. Historical trail camera data and sticking with a deer through the years, and understanding his preferences ensures success down the road. Other topics such as how deer acclimate to changes, socially or otherwise, in their environments is critical to knowing where they will reside throughout the year and getting ahead of them during hunting season.

Developing a plan to harvest a mature deer is only as good as your ability to locate them, collect data and thoroughly evaluate their movements. Jon and Steve talk about summer and fall ranges, and how there are misnomers, especially when a hunting property is designed correctly. Of course, deer may change their movements and their general patterns at any time, so it's vital to evaluate a deer’s physical needs throughout the year.

Steve’s process and concept of clustering cameras and knowing a big buck’s behavior as they shift movement from early fall to breeding periods allows him to build a database of information that supports his hunting approach and ability to target mature deer. Steve is focused on big woods movement, but the strategies as discussed will apply to most locations. Steve explains that it is important to not get discouraged and hunters' agenda to hunt should be linked to when deer are consistently using areas. Further, understanding the whys behind deer movement is crucial. Steve ends with some great suggestions on how to break down a mature buck’s area and how he killed a giant Pennsylvania buck during the rut.

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This week on the Missouri Woods & Water podcast we got to catch up with friend to the show Ted Bright about his action packed 2021 deer season. Ted was able to hunt whitetails in Wisconsin, Kansas, and Missouri this season and none of those states disappointed in their own ways. He gets into some of the things that happened in Wisconsin and Kansas before he really got going here at home in Missouri. Not only was Ted's individual season action packed, he also got to experience a series of firsts as a father in the whitetail woods this season with both his daughter and son. Sit back and enjoy going through all the ups and downs of Ted's season with us. Thanks for listening.

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On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan has an epic B.S. Session with Zach Ferenbaugh of the Hunting Public. Zach kicks off the episode by taking about his love for turkey hunting but how that love is just a little slower of a burn this year because of how his deer season went. Zach talks about his recent move to Colorado and for the new opportunities that will bring hunting elk, mule deer, antelope, and even whitetail. The guys also get in a discussion about how they stay motivated throughout the seasons on both a mental and physical level. This is just a an overall excellent episode that really showcases Zach's love for hunting and the outdoors. Enjoy!

On this episode of the Nomadic Outdoorsman Dan talks with Andrew Berndt. Andrew is a fellow Wisconsin native that has been hunting for 13 years. Andrew started a page called Oak Tree Dreams to share about his passion for the outdoors, to connect with fellow hunters and to encourage people to quit deer shaming. Whether he’s chasing deer during the fall, turkeys in the spring, or watching ducks drop into a spread in the winter Andrew loves being in the field. He started fishing as a kid and spends a lot of summer sitting on the shore or in a boat trying to land a fish. The outdoors means everything to Andrew and he’s always looking to improve his skills as an outdoorsman and the habitat in which he hunts.

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This week's Oklahoma Outdoors Podcast guest is Alex Epperson, or more commonly known as Oklahoma's worst angler! Alex is a husband, father, Army vet, youtuber, and very passionate bass fisherman. Alex and John cover fishing the spawn in this episode, and Alex has some interesting thoughts about the timing of the spawn, and some unique tips and tactics he plans to try out this spring. Alex cut his teeth as a bank fisherman, so shallow water bass are definitely his thing. He is the first one to admit that he is not a spawn expert, but his knowledge was more than enough to teach John a few things. The thing that stands out most in this interview is Alex's passion and desire to become better at his craft, so even if you are a seasoned angler, this episode is definitely still worth a listen!

On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan talks with Brett Konan of Kansas about what leads to his consistent success in the field. Josh lays out the terrain he hunts in central Kansas and some of the obstacles he has to go through to access some of the better spots. He talks about how subtle differences in the landscape that are not visible from the road not only hold deer but tend to change their behavior to more of a relaxed state. As you will hear, his strategy is to actively wait by checking trail cameras and waiting for a weather occurrence in late October. All this leading to his bowhunting success.  

On this week’s episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman, Mitch has a conversation with Kip Adams. Kip is a biologist and the Chief Conservation Officer for the National Deer Association (NDA). Prior to Kip’s engagement with the Quality Deer Management Association and NDA, he was the deer project leader for New Hampshire Fish & Game Department. New Hampshire, as well as many other states in the northern portion of the whitetail deer’s home range, is not immune to severe winter weather having an impact on the local herd. Kip was involved in numerous surveys in New Hampshire monitoring winter areas as well as mortality.

In addition to the wealth of knowledge regarding whitetail biology, Kip is a Pennsylvania native who finds himself hunting property he manages in northern Pennsylvania. He can relate to the weather patterns in the Keystone state and how they may impact winter survival. Kip explains that providing winter food for deer is not a reactionary process – it takes planning ahead to manage plant communities accessible to the deer herd this time of year. However, as many landowners begin to hit the panic button during these harsh conditions, they will find themselves making the mistake of piling food. Commonly, corn piles and hay bales get places near wintering yards, and while this is intended to be a positive deed, it can result in disease, predation, and higher rates of mortality. Take notes, as this episode will have us back in the biology classroom!

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On this episode of the Hunting Gear Podcast, Dan chats with Josh Stubbs of Elevate Stand Co. about their brands new hang on treestand. Josh comes on the podcast to clear the air about some previous comments and observations about their new stand and talks about the treestand market as a whole. Josh breaks down the reasoning behind the design as well as the laser cutting manufacturing process. Josh describes how the stand straps to the tree, the spacing on the platform, and the importance of this stand being 100% made in America. Josh explains everything behind the price point and who he feels his buying demographic is.  

On this episode of the Nomadic Outdoorsman Dan talks with Jacob Coons all about eastern elk hunting including price, harvest statistics, draw odds and everything to expect when hunting a reintroduced species.

Jacob shares stories of last year's late season cow elk hunt in Kentucky and this year's bull elk hunt in Pennsylvania. “Hunting elk east of the Mississippi is unique, interesting and quite the adventure! A lot of hunters don’t put in for these draws.” Jacob shares his insights and helps knock down some of the perceived barriers for those that have never put in for eastern elk tags. Jacob enjoys using his history in education and love for analytics to create online 101 level courses for those interested in learning more about hunting the east. Jacob has created a KY elk hunt planner and a PA elk hunt planner that will be available in May.

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This week's fireside chat topic is brought to us from Matt Reaves. "What are we doing to make sure we can capitalize in the moment of truth?" This really is a great question. As the guys discuss this topic, they talk through their shot process and how each remains focused. As these chats normally do, this one takes a turn from shot process to eating deer nuts... and other odd things that can be eaten from a game animal. We like having fun and this was definitely a fun conversation!

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On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan goes on a rant about hunting becoming a rich mans sport and his thoughts on post season scouting. "One this I have noticed in my area of the state is that as land owners get older and eventually pass away their children decide to sell the property, especially if it is a property with any agriculture on it and the family who it was passed down to have decided to not follow in the family footsteps. This opens the door up for someone who is not "local" to come in and purchase the land, then cash rent the farming, and either lease up the hunting rights or they themself hunt, and leads to displacement of local hunters, thus leading to less hunters. Just thinking outloud."

Then Dan breaks down what is is looking for when he heads out to the woods for his post season scouting sessions. Stem count on vegetation, floating trails, looking for old sign and if it is important, along with several other observations that play a huge role when scouting.

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On this episode of The Western Rookie Dan talks with Derrick King about need-to-know information and gear recommendations for first time western hunters. Derrick and his family own and operate Rocky Mountain Archery in Fort Collins, Colorado where they tune bows, educate hunters and outfit people with all the latest gear needed to make a western hunt successful. Derrick has been competing with his bow since he was a kid and loves to help others increase their effectiveness and accuracy in the field. If you want tips and tricks to increase accuracy or need to know info about archery equipment this is the episode for you!

This week the guys have the privilege of talking with Steve Sherk Jr. of Sherk’s Guide service. If you are not familiar with Steve, his operation in north central PA, is quite impressive. Years of following massive mountain bucks has given him the knowledge and skill to guide others to hunt these deer. Steve shares with us some of his tips and tactics for finding and utilizing sheds for future hunting seasons.

Paul is gearing up for his first NWTF show. We are excited to hear about that in upcoming episodes. Andrew’s in still mourning the end of deer season, but pulled some stands down, and is looking forward to shed hunting. The guys review Ohio’s 2021-2022 deer harvest numbers, Maple Syrup festivals, Deer hunting rule proposals, and how ice shanties lead to prostitution (because why wouldn’t it?). Enjoy!

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It’s the middle of February and that means shed season is here! In this episode, Josh talks with TJ Eads about all things shed hunting. Topics covered include timing your search on public vs. private land, where to look for shed antlers, and much more. Be sure to check out www.rack-hub.com, www.shedseason.com, and www.big8products.com, to check out many of the great products and the shed hunting community we discussed in this episode.

On this episode, Jon Teater and Anthony Barnum, Outdoor Writer and Gear Guru, discuss owning land, and the factors that led them to buying property. Buying land can be one of the most involved and complicated endeavors we go through as individuals and can be taxing and liberating all at the same time. In this discussion we get into the pitfalls and benefits of owning land. Anthony breakdowns what he’s doing on his land to improve it and his number one improvement he believes most should consider after purchasing property. Anthony is focused on maximizing his land and receiving a benefit hunting wise via logging. Anthony has taken it on himself to mark timber and layout a logging plan to include some enhancements that will increase deer interest over time.

If you are considering buying land or are fortunate to hunt on family property this episode discusses the thoughts, attitudes, and the concessions we sometimes must make in order to find a balance between meeting goals and keeping healthy relationships with family and friends. It’s important to be realistic and find success in our own ways and don’t forget that goals can be set but may need to be rethought in order to be achieved. Anthony and Jon discuss family and bringing children up with hunting and how they are approaching things differently from how they were taught.

Further, Anthony and Jon discuss working with neighbors; this include strategies you may consider that could help push your agenda in the locality. Understanding that we sometimes might deal with highly pressured ground, especially during gun season, can be a major detractor, but we must work through these frustrations and be keen on when the time is right to go after the deer we want to harvest. Anthony advocates that looking for other properties and evaluating areas that may be more aligned with your goals. Selling land may be a consideration for some, but Anthony is playing the long game on his properties and he hopes that his current and future improvements will help him meet his goals.  

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During our 2021 elk season, the Missouri Woods & Water crew crossed paths with our new friend Will Judson. Will was out in Colorado at the same time as us chasing his dream of harvesting an elk with his bow, and he was by himself. Will's story should be an inspiration to anyone who has excuses as to why they don't or can't do things. Will had only even been a hunter for a few years before this, had no one to go with him in a daunting place, but yet he still was determined to work hard and get it done. Well, spoiler alert, he got it done and that's where we met him. Another awesome aspect of Will's story is the friendships that were made as our paths crossed on that random trail. None of this happens if Will decided that he couldn't do it and stayed home on his couch. Get out there and do want you want to do. It's there for the taking, you just have to take it. Congrats on an amazing accomplishment Will!  

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On this episode of the Nomadic Outdoorsman Dan talks with recent Penn State Grad Tyler Monk about his passion for hunting and creating memories with his favorite hunting buddy Dakota, a 1 year old female German Shorthair Pointer. Tyler is starting his own hunting podcast “The On Point Perspective” inspired by all of their hunting adventures. Tyler and Dan discuss a wide range of topics from shed hunting to renting UHauls for hunting trips out west. They talk about adventures in the woods, urban deer hunting and Tyler’s first time bow hunting the backcountry of Colorado.

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On this episode of Huntavore, Nick is joined by the Editor in Chief of Harvesting Nature, Justin Townsend. Justin lived down in the keys and had his fair share of cooking and eating saltwater fish. Now he resides in Colorado and has to tune his craft to fresh water. Nick asks about fishcakes, fish dips, and is there anything we can do with freshwater roe? To finish out, Nick and Justin brainstorm a smoked salmon “Dockside” pie. Get ready for some fish talk on this episode of Huntavore.

Justin Townsend recently moved to his new home in Colorado. While not bringing a large amount of game meat in this year, he has been exploring and putting the pieces of the puzzle together on his new hunting territories. Coming from the Keys, Justin has a huge knowledge base when it comes to fish. Nick struck gold on the ice and was able to haul in a 26.5” northern pike. With all the excitement, Nick wanted to pick Justin’s brain on some possibilities for the fish. The guys touch on the idea of fish cakes. It’s not a fancy nor even exciting dish, but could offer a good way to use a filet that got a bit mangled due to novice pike butchery. Blitz the pike, egg as binder, mixed in with bread crumb and whatever herb and spice, popped into the oven, air fryer, or oil will make what was dodgy into delicious. The next topic was freshwater roe. Opening up the belly of my pike, I saw a large amount of roe. Knowing the energy that goes into producing eggs from poultry, it only seemed fitting to try and use the effort this fish put into making eggs into something delicious. Justin does warn about some of the dangers from parasites in freshwater fish, but also gives a great article about curing roe:

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To round out the episode, Nick has an idea for a smoked salmon shepherd’s pie. However shepherd didn't seem right so it has been re-named dockside pie. Nick found some salmon filets in his freezer that needed to get used. Smoked salmon in itself is amazing, but making the meat candy into a dish sounds terrific. Keeping the filling simple, chopped onion, spinach, and salmon. Binding it all with a mild cheese sauce, and topping it with savory sweet potatoes makes a great wintertime belly filling meal.

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Adam Keith of Land and Legacy joins John on the Oklahoma Outdoors Podcast this week to talk about terrain features and how to improve them. John has been struggling with the best way to hunt and improve a big saddle on his property, and Adam has plenty of suggestions to help. Topics include how terrain affects wind, what makes a saddle good for hunting, what makes a saddle bad for hunting, and things you can do to improve movement that is advantageous for hunting.

On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan catches up with avid bowhunter and graphic designer Bard Beaver about bad shots and working in the hunting industry. Brad kicks off the episode by talking about the bad shot he had on one of his hit list bucks and how he has recently showed back up on camera. Brad hopes that the buck sticks around for the rest of the year with the hopes that he can get another crack at him this fall. Brad is also a very talented digital artist and graphic designer and talks about how he has been able to caver out a niche working in the hunting industry. Awesome episode you will all want to listen to, enjoy!  

This week is an episode jam packed with coyote and predator hunting knowledge. We sit down and have a conversation with Bryan Mealy and Dane Kitner of Keystone Predator Management. This group was founded out of the necessity to reduce coyote populations in their local area, as well as their diehard passion for hunting predators. While many guys do not think about hunting predators until this time of year when deer seasons are closed across the state and many other outdoor activities have stalled, these boys are grinding on a yearly basis for coyotes!

For the novice and beginner, this episode will provide you with information that will put you light years ahead compared to trial and error on your own. But even experienced coyote hunters can take away tips from Bryan and Dane, as their constant pursuit and dedication has led them to continued success. From scouting and gaining permission, to calling sequences and quality gear including thermo-optics, you’ll find yourself submerged in information during this hour-long B.S. session!

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On today's podcast I'm going to discuss some of the biggest lessons learned through the 2021 season. Now that the season has been over for several weeks, I've taken time to reflect and write these things down for myself, in the hopes that I can make improvements for the next year. In the episode, I talk through my list and give some specific examples, along with what I'm doing this next year to improve. I tried to focus on items that most people can hopefully learn from as well. Some topics are specific to general deer hunting, some to travel hunting, some to trying to hunt older deer, some to hunting with others, some to trail cameras, and some to trying to easily film with minimal camera gear.

This isn't your everyday trail camera conversation. If you're a deer hunter, chances are you own one or several trail cams. If we're being honest most hunters really don't know how to use them effectively. Sure, you may get a picture of a big buck occasionally, but is it really teaching you anything other than the fact that he's in the area? This week we're joined by Jordan Pope who recently killed an 8.5 year old public land stud in Alabama. Jordan talks about how began narrowing down this buck's movements in the big woods and ultimately killed him in the late season.

The conversation is still on-going as far as where we personally draw the line on cell cams. It seems as though the art of woodsmanship can be lost when depending so heavily on new technology, however, Jordan explains the thought processes he uses when selecting the location of each camera and woodsmanship and understand deer behavior seems to still be at the top of his priorities. Whatever your thoughts on this, you can not deny how incredible this story is and the journey he experienced.

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On this episode of the Hunting Gear Podcast, Dan talks with Camron Stover about the good, bad, and ugly of the 2021 ATA Show. Camron talks about how he approaches the show and what kind of products he looks for while attending the show. Topics discussed include hunting clothing, compound bow manufacturers, trail cameras, social media platforms, and even his thoughts on the future of the ATA Show as a whole.

It’s February and deer-pression is setting in. While deer season is fading into the rearview, it’s time to pause and capitalize on all the experience gained during the 2021-22 season. Did you have the kind of deer season you wanted to have? Did you have the success you wanted? Did you perform at your best? Did you put yourself in the game? In this episode of the How to Hunt Deer Podcast, Josh catches up with longtime hunter and podcast host Clint Campbell to hear about Clint’s process for analyzing the season and building on experience.

On this episode of The Western Rookie Dan Johnson introduces Dan Mathews as the host of the podcast. Dan Mathews is currently the host of The Nomadic Outdoorsman but hopes to use The Western Rookie as a means of encouraging other hunters to chase after new adventures out west. Dan and Dan both share their hopes for the podcast which include bringing on seasoned western hunters as guests and gaining the information needed to improve their own western skills.

On this episode of The Western Rookie, Dan sits down with Chad Ryker to discuss what he will be doing now that he is stepping away from the Backcountry Rookies podcast. Chad shares some of his favorite moments from the show, some of his favorite guests, and how the information he received from his guests made him a better hunter. But don't worry, Chad informs us that the Backcountry Rookies isn't going away all together, he will still be doing writing and articles for different publications about his passion of hunting the backcountry. We at the Sportsmen's Nation appreciate all of the content that Chad provided throughout the years and we want to wish him much luck and success in the future.  

On this episode of The Western Rookie Dan talks with Stieg Phillips the owner of Canati Tripods and founder of Muley Maniacs. Stieg shares a wealth of information about scouting and pursuing giant elk and mule deer. Stieg spends countless hours finding elite bucks and bulls in Utah and New Mexico and shares his strategies for pursuing them once season comes. Dan and Stieg discuss the upcoming seasons and a potential meet up in Salt Lake City for The Western Hunting and Conservation Expo.

The Turkey train is gaining momentum. This week we talk to Dave Owens from the Pinhoti Project. Paul has been amazed by Dave’s work for years, and he finally gets to talk to one of his mentors. Dave is a turkey killing fool from down south. Raised in Georgia, he now resides in Alabama, but hunts 80-90 days a year each spring chasing gobblers.

The guys spent sometime this week at the Great American Outdoor Show as guests in the GoWild booth. The experience was a blast, and they were able to meet members of GoWild, listeners, and new fans. Thanks to everybody that stopped by the booth. Seasons are closed for Deer, ducks, geese, and more. The “slow” time of the year is near, but there is more to look forward too. ODNR added 86 Acres to North Turkeyfoot Wildlife area, and some of our state parks are now named after Bengal Players….? Barf. Enjoy this weeks episode!!!

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Sturgeon spearing season is right around the corner here in Wisconsin so it’s time to talk spearing! This week, Josh talks with artist, photographer, fish decoy carver, and avid darkhouse spear fisherman, Ryan Ebert. Ryan spends his winters chasing pike with a spear on the lakes of the upper midwest and has been spear fishing Wisconsin’s sturgeon spearing season for a decade. He also creates some fantastic fish decoys and spearing themed apparel. In this episode, Ryan covers the essentials of darkhouse spearing, like how to avoid being eaten by bears and how to locate the majestic pikealope. You won’t want to miss it!

In this podcast Rocky Burrus from SA Farms Management Service, based in Tennessee, discusses how he evaluates trail camera data to support his continued success each season. Rocky works with clients throughout the southern United States helping them design and implement his property management plans.

Rocky runs trail cameras across his personal properties and those that he hunts. Rocky meticulously analyzes the deer he pursues. Documenting some basic information such as wind preferences, temperature, weather fronts, and most importantly keying in on daylight movement and connecting that information to understanding how deer are using his properties and those he designs.

The most important topic Rocky explains is how to take trail camera data and turn that information into actionable intel to hunt deer. Rocky discusses this topic in detail and most frequently sticks with times the property his “hot” and keys in on weather and frequency of use, many times, this is during the rut. Also, keying in on observations from afar can help confirm deer movement. Rocky expounds on annual patterns and Jon describes some key differences on the properties he designs and hunts in New York. Rocky has used trail camera data to enhance his farms and gain cyclical intel on the deer he goes after each year. Rocky explains the importance of fawn drop each year and his record keeping.

Rocky also builds his own box blinds that provide a great opportunity to hunt many different winds, and in some cases he’s able to “cheat” the wind. Most importantly, design hunting locations can be ruined if accessed or hunted with incorrect winds; this may throw off any annual or routine pattern of movement experienced on a property.

How many trail cameras does Rocky run on his property? The answer might surprise you… and more to come on a company Rocky believes is one of the best in the industry.

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This week on the Missouri Woods & Water podcast Nate and Andy get to talk with author Mark Wolowicz about an awesome story about his dog Bullet and shed hunting and how it led to him writing a book about it. Mark gets into how a series of accidents led to his love of shed hunting and how even more accidents led to him training Bullet to shed hunt. Mark's book, Bullet: Training An Accidental Shed Dog, can be purchased on Amazon at the link below. All proceeds from the sale of Mark's book now go to help Angels Vet Express in Savannah, MO. They provide low cost vet services and rescue services and helped Bullet out quite a bit just before his death in December. Now Mark wants to be able to help them out. We also have a surprise for our listeners, so make sure to stick around and listen to the end. Enjoy!

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[UNCENSORED] by GoWild kicks off your week with shameful nonsense, inappropriate convictions, and unfiltered tales from the woods, waters and whatevers. [UNCENSORED] is a behind the scenes look at our adventures, failures, wins, embarrassing moments at trade shows, hilarious tales from the warehouse, and a good rant or three about the most recent tyranny from the Dark Lord of the Sith himself.

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On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan is joined by mule deer hunting extraordinaire Marlon Holden to discuss all things mule deer. Marlon is one of those guys who can just show up and figure it out. His track record on big mature mule deer in both high country and desert environments on public land is second to none. Like many of us he didn't pick up a bow until his late 20's after what already seemed like a lifetime of adventures being a competitive fishing captain and sailing around the world. He explains how his approach to mule deer is a little bit different but allows him to really get to know the ecosystem and animals he is hunting. If you have ever been interested in heading west and attempting to successfully hunt mule deer, this is the episode for you.

There are dozens of blind manufacturers out there in the market today. Fiberglass, wood, poly, metal and who knows what other materials they can be made from. With all these options, how are you supposed to know what is right for you? Well this week on the Oklahoma Outdoors Podcast, John discusses his search for the perfect deer blind for his needs. Two years of looking, researching, and testing led to picking the perfect blind for his hunting setups. Join him as he talks about several of the top brands on the market, and a few that might fly under the radar on this all in deer blind discussion.

On this week’s episode we interview the Sherk that more people are familiar with; Steve Sherk that is! As we progress into winter and put boots to the ground this post season, it is never too late to be considering trail camera strategies for 2022. More often than not, I’ve personally found myself overwhelmed by vast big-woods landscapes and trying to place myself within archery range of a mature deer. Steve discusses the method behind his madness when scouting for trail camera locations, as well as how he positions multiple cameras for in-season monitoring versus data collection for future seasons.  The northern half of Pennsylvania is not typically known for high deer densities. But if you have followed Steve on social media for any length of time, you know that there are plenty of mature deer with racks respectable anywhere in the lower 48 states. Clustering cameras in and around known bedding and transition areas may allow you to capture more images in these big woods settings, especially when funnels and attractions are less pronounced. Pay close attention, as this could be your step closer to connecting with a shooter on a large public land tract! Pennsylvania Woodsman is Powered by Simplecast

As deer season comes to a close in most states, Parker, Drew & Adam decide to discuss some of the season highlights... and low points. This is a fireside type convo with no real agenda, but the guys do chase a few rabbit trails. Drew tells us the story of his "urban" hunt that is so Alabama it hurts. Absolutely hilarious! Adam talks about his big archery buck from the season in Tennessee where he fully utilized trail cameras as a part of strategy. It's sad that the season is over, but we're left with some great memories! Become a SGH Patron: https://www.patreon.com/SouthernGroundHunting Our Partners: Spartan Forge - Use the code “southernground” at www.spartanforge.ai to save 25% on your membership Tethrd - www.tethrdnation.com Nucanoe - www.nucanoe.com Skre Gear - Use the code “southernground” at www.skregear.com to save 15% on your purchase Southern Ground is powered by Simple Cast.

Imagine if one day you woke up and a law was passed that said no more deer hunting... crazy, right? Maybe you're thinking "Not in my lifetime!" I can tell you right now, it's a lot closer than you think. On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan talks with the host of the Houndsman XP podcast, Chris Powell, about how our hunting community needs to do a better job at working together to fight those who are looking to take away out hunting rights. The conversation revolves around new legislation that is being introduced throughout the United States that will ban a variety of bear and predator. Chris explains that right now is the time for all hunters to come together as one voice to "defend the gate" and let the anti hunting community know that we will not be intimidated in to giving up our rights to hunt, fish, and experience the outdoors. Nine Finger Chronicles is Powered by Simplecast

On this episode of the Hunting Gear podcast, Dan talks with Jason Redd of Timber Ninja Outdoors about creating the first ever carbon fiber treestand. Jason discusses the process of concept to final product and the differences between working with metal and carbon fiber. Jason also talks about their new 2022 lineup of products that include a tree saddle and a saddle hunting platform as well as a backpack to carry of that equipment. If you are a mobile hunter who loves to have the latest and greatest gear, this is a highly recommend episode. Hunting Gear Podcast is Powered by Simplecast

On this episode of the How to Hunt Deer Podcast, Dan talks with the host of the Wisconsin Sportsman Podcast, Josh Raley, about some exciting transitions for the How to Hunt Deer Podcast. The guys also discuss post-season scouting, why Josh sucks at finding shed antlers, and what kind of content you can look forward to from the How to Hunt Deer Podcast in the months ahead. How To Hunt Deer is Powered by Simplecast

You can’t teach an old dog new tricks, or can you? We’re barkin’ with the BIG DOG himself, Tony Peterson He’s back!!! Our first repeat guest, none other than the great Tony Peterson. This time Tony is talking pups with us. The holidays have just passed, a lot of people have new dogs that they are ready to start training. Others are planning to use the “off season” for finding that new best friend. Tony covers it all, and we are very grateful for his time and knowledge. Paul and Andrew have about a million and a half things going on. For one, we are messing around with new equipment. If the audio is off, bear with us, it will get better. A couple guys that grow grass for a living trying to figure out an audio board. That’s comedic gold in itself. The guys are headed to Harrisburg this weekend for the Great American Outdoors Show to hang out with the folks at GoWild, February 5/6 booth # 412. Hope to see you there! www.theo2podcast.com GoWild Profile Instagram: @the.o2.podcast Ohio Outdoors is Powered by Simplecast

Sitting down with Marcus this week on The Average Conservation Podcast is Ellie Southworth. Ellie is the Owner/Operator of the first and only 2% Certified ice cream brand, Genuine Ice Cream. Ellie talks about the happy accident that led her into the world of baking, which in turn led her to ice cream and how that turned into owning her own ice cream brand. Being a staple in the Bozeman community and growing up in the outdoors, Ellie and her team understands the importance of wildlife conservation and making sure they are giving back to local organizations to ensure that future generations can enjoy the same wild places they do today. If you're in Montana and are looking for your new favorite dessert, be sure and check out Genuine Ice Cream! Average Conservationist is Powered by Simplecast

With deer seasons wrapping up across the country, it’s time to get out for some post-season scouting. This time of year, the woods are an open book, with trails, tracks, rubs, and terrain features easily visible. But what exactly should you be looking for? And how do you weigh and interpret what you find? In this episode, Josh talks with Garrett Prahl about where to start with post-season scouting, how to qualify a piece of property, and why context around sign often matters more than the sign itself. You can find more from Garrett on the DIY Sportsman podcast and Youtube channel.