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On this episode of The Nomadic Outdoorsman Dan talks with tv show host and outdoor fanatic Kyle Green about his journey into outdoor media and his passions in the field.

Kyle began his career in television as a fitness consultant for a local medical show, quickly rising through the ranks to become Vice President. While producing many of his own shows, Kyle was nominated for 3 Emmys. Wanting to use his experience to promote his passion for the outdoors, he left the show to produce his own. Of the original creators of the show, Kyle has always been described as "The Passion." His love for the outdoors developed while learning from his Dad on countless hunting and fishing trips. Gaining this appreciation of the outdoors, Kyle has a wealth of experience in both hunting and fishing, but still enjoys learning new tactics with the audience.

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This week on the Pennsylvania Woodsman we chat with fellow Sportsmen's Empire contributor Parker McDonald from Southern Ground Hunting.  Parker is a stone cold killer that travels across the country hunting and filming his adventures.  Not only is he well versed with a stick and string or gun in hand, Parker's attention to detail for bringing the hunt to the viewer is compelling.  Parker shares with us the amount of work behind the scenes that goes into one of his videos.  Quality is a must for Parker, and he shares with us the tools he uses as well as the process to make it happen.  If you're interested in filming your hunts, Parker is the man to take some notes from!

This is the second installment of "The Fall Sessions" with Aaron Bleise. On this episode, Dan and Aaron talk about how they break down how they hunt bedding areas, travel routes, staging areas, and destination food sources. As you will hear, the guys talk about the importance of access routes in to these areas and how they use the wind to their advantages in the tree and while walking to the tree.The cool thing about this episode is that Dan and Aaron have different approaches to just about every aspect in accomplishing the same goal. This is another great episode that will provide you more insight towards hunting mature deer. Enjoy and share!

On this episode of Huntavore, Nick is joined by a couple of BBQ pitmasters, Cowboy Kev and Mikey K.  Both of these guys live for the live fire pit and the low and slow lifestyle.  You can find these guys at the pit or on their own podcast, BBQ Chat.  Nick tries to take advantage of their expertise by having them give him some pointers when cooking large cuts of pork.  If you plan on putting something on the pit this weekend, Mikey and Kev will have you thinking about your process.  WIth the memorial holiday coming fast we need to get ourselves in the spirit of low and slow, on this episode of Huntavore.

Cowboy Kev hails from Connecticut and runs Wilee BBQ while Mikey is based out of the Chicagoland area and heads up Man Meat BBQ, yet is poised to head south sometime soon.  These two share a passion for barbecue.  These two take on challenges that normal home cooks don’t take on, cooking for huge crowds and serving amazing bbq.  These guys gave me some great pointers when cooking up pork butts and picnics.  First, that butts trump picnics because of their meat content and shreadability.  Picnics have more bone and do not shread as easily. Which makes them good candidates for chopped pork instead of shredded. Second, don’t forget to season after the shredding or chop because the outside got all the seasoning, 85% of the internal pork won’t be seasoned. Mikey Kay says for a special punch, add all the juices back in after the shred or chop. cowboy Kev does his whole hogs upside down with a skin facing the heat. Skin does a great job of keeping things in or out, essentially creating a bathtub for flavor all the juices render and can’t run off the meat.  You can find these guys, and their show @bbqchat on Instagram.

On this episode we talk about Rick's turkey season.  He got his nephew on a bird early and was also able to get it done later in the Month. We break down some wrestling references and how they apply to the turkey woods.  
We discuss what beers that are allowed at deer camp.  Good Turkey locator calling options.  Little bit of fishing talk and the best super bowl commercials from back in the day.

This week on the Southern Ground Hunting Podcast we're talking about... you guessed it... FUNNELS! Matt and Parker start looking at encounters and success from last season and one of the common factors is that a majority of them took place in funnels. 

We discuss several of these hunts and how each spot specifically laid out, but we also talk about finding good funnels that should produce during all phases of the deer season. 

In this episode, Jon Teater (Whitetail Landscapes) and Jake Ehlinger (Habitat Solutions 360) discuss food plots, property management, design, maintenance, and new property layout techniques. Jake explains his no till, food source options and how to reshape your property based on the neighborhood. Jake discusses his neighborhood and how to approach changes on a yearly basis. Jake's adaptive management style and his ability to be consistent and grow more tonnage per acre, allows him to pull in more deer and be less susceptible to over browse.

Jake discusses his current food plot regime, and breaks down why this is the better late season food plot option when trying to manage a larger deer herd. Jake details his property layout and how deer congregate on his property when he creates “green plots” and how his food plots will outcompete other options like soybeans. Jake discusses a combination of soybeans and corn and what ratio he plants each in to get maximum results. Jake provides an option for annual plants and other options you have for late season food.

Jake explains his neighborhood situation and what his neighbors are doing from a harvest to food perspective and how this impacts his property. Jake discusses the importance of his observation treestand  and how you can observe much more through your own eyes as compared to trail cameras.  Jake explains how trail systems he lays out will lead deer through his property for better hunting opportunities. Jon discusses the importance of observation data and why we should not ignore this information when evaluating deer movement. Jake explains his observation data and how bucks use cover and how deer move based on densities and wind direction.  Jake explains how deer can avoid trail cameras and sometimes our reliance on trail cameras can be fraught with lack of or misinformation. Jon and Jake discuss how deer are individualistic and how data from trail cameras and observation lead to more information on deer behavior. Jon explains a strategy to pull a mature buck onto your property and the bits of information he relies on to ensure deer are going have increased interest in a property.  

Jake discusses changes over time and how he handles the maintenance and improvement side of his property as succession occurs. Jon explains what we need to consider as we are making changes on our property as we go through seral stages over time. Jake explains a recent change he has made to his property to ensure deer utilization is high. Jake discusses normal maintenance and specific changes that may be needed to ensure bedding areas remain permanent fixtures in a deer’s movement.  Jake explains how to cut a focal area on his property through creating walls of cover, travel corridors, open and closed areas in the best locations. Jake continues to improve his and his client’s properties through these detailed methods of cutting and how he emphasizes diversity on the landscape.

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On this episode of The Western Rookie Podcast, Brian chats with Henry Ferguson about giant mule deer and 15 straight seasons of punching his deer tag!

Henry is a Colorado hunter and has a passion for big mule deer! Henry started as a competition target archer and eventually started applying those skills with his bow to deer hunting where he found some incredible success! Henry is currently on a 15-year streak of punching his deer tag in his home state, and has some amazing bucks on his wall! Brian and Henry talk about glassing and scouting strategies, spot-n-stalk tactics, and broadhead selection for mule deer! To check out some of the bucks mentioned, go to Henry’s Instagram page at the link below!

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In this episode of the Wisconsin Sportsman Podcast, Josh talks with Pierce Nelles of Good Chance Fly Fishing about essential gear for Driftless fly fishing.

The guys kick things off with a quick recap of the last couple weeks of Pierce's turkey season then move on into the topic at hand: Driftless fly fishing. There are lots of options when it comes to fly fishing gear, and much of it can seem financially out of reach for the newbie starting out. Josh and Pierce discuss the most important gear for getting started, where to really invest your money, and where you can skimp on your Driftless setup. Tune in, gear up, and go catch some Driftless trout!

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On this week’s show Andrew had the chance to sit down with Tyler and KC from the Element!  What a great talk from anything covering white tails, squirrel nuts, gardening, and more.  The guys are professional white tail hunters and have traveled the country doing so.  They share their story of how they got to be where they are from playing football at SMU to driving the Buck Truck.

Paul and Andrew give a couple quick recaps of turkey hunting around the state.  Both striking out on birds, but enjoying the time in the outdoors.  News from around the state includes updates from the CWD front, upcoming trail closures, Picture award winners, and of course the turkey harvest numbers. Spoiler alert, the harvest numbers are WAY up from 2022!!!

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Today on The Average Conservationist Podcast, Marcus is joined by Clark Dodd. Clark is the owner of 2% Certified Bella's Bones. Bella's Bones is a company that makes various items like bottle openers, pizza cutters and wine stoppers out of shed antlers that Clark and his dogs find. Growingup in east Tennessee, Clark is no stranger to the outdoors and really cut his teeth fishing the trout streams in the Smoky Mountains with his Dad and not long after that started bowhunting. Clark spent the better part of 20 seasons working in Yellowstone while living in different parts of the country before finally settling down just outside of the park. What started as making a few small items for friends has turned into a full fledged business where Clark attends various craft and trade shows to sell is handmade, statement pieces to outdoor lovers. If you're looking for a cool, conversation starter household item, be sure and check them out all he has to offer at bellas-bones.com.

Hey everyone, welcome to episode 174 of the Antler Up Podcast!

On this week's episode I was joined by PA native and the 2022 Bowhunting League PA Big Buck winner Taylor Fleischer.  In this specific episode Taylor shares some of the little things that have helped him be successful the last few years, but specifically last year on the buck he was after for the last 3 years. Taylor shares the little things that can be overlooked by hunters and how to improve on what you’re already doing.  

Kicking this episode off we dive into Taylors hunting roots from when he was a young teenager.  This was a great kickoff discussion because at a  young age Taylor got the bowhunting bug and from there has worked endlessly to continue his pursuit to perfection.  This aspect I believe most hunters want to accomplish and achieve but know the process is a long fun and frustrating journey.  We discussed how some hunting experiences shaped who he is as a hunter now. The lessons learned from his past season Pope & Young buck that he plans to build upon.  Then we get into the nitty-gritty of the little things that have helped Taylor the last few seasons.  From his organization of trail cam photos, reading/understanding deer movement and behavior. We wrap up our discussion talking about how he manages his property in central PA and the challenges he faces with hunting it and hunting where he currently resides.  

 Check it out and let us know what you think!  Enjoy this fun episode and see you next week! 

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This week on the Missouri Woods and Water podcast we get the chance to sit down with local crappie fisherman Dalton Gorham to talk about his love for fishing crappie, specifically fishing crappie tournaments with his dad. First we talk about how he got into fishing and how his love for the sport has deepened after he and his dad started live scoping. Then he talks about all the tournaments and how that goes and also gets into his gear from poles to bait and lures. It's great to see young guys with a passion for things in our great outdoors and Dalton sure shows that with his love for crappie. Thanks for listening!

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In this week’s [UNCENSORED] podcast by GoWild, we’re continuing our talks about turkey hunting. This time, Dan, Chris, and Jacob got out on a public piece. They heard some gobbles and had a nice setup but ran into some issues with other hunters. They finished the day with some scouting and got a great lead for where to set up next time. We talk about etiquette when hunting turkeys on public land and how to handle other groups in the woods. Sometimes it’s better to have a chat and work together. How do you adapt and adjust when Plan A falls apart? We swap a few stories of the good, bag, and ugly on this troublesome topic. We also discuss some of the key differences between hunting public and private land. 

Brayden got out again and hunted an area he’s seen turkeys with lots of good sign. They were getting into their setup and then he realized he forgot one major item at home! They changed plans and managed to bring in a bird in the end, but didn’t punch the tag. They set up under a widowmaker and had a lively chance encounter with a woodpecker. How effective is scratching and scraping for bringing in turkeys?

Derek mentions a hot tip for where to find turkeys late-morning/mid-day after other hunters have been pushing them around. He got out and heard a lot of birds talking in the trees. It’s a tough spot to get in and set up but he made it work. He got a group to come in, they made a ton of noise but ended up getting hung up. He talks through the decision-making process and how to handle a multi-bird situation. He’s still struggling with something from that hunt … is it better to move slowly and quietly when a bird is close or move so quick it won’t have time to understand what’s happening? He also gives a good bit of advice for how to end a hunt on a high note, even when it doesn’t finish with a flop.

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This week on the Oklahoma Outdoors Podcast, we stretch beyond the limits of our own borders and talk to Andrew Muntz of Ohio. Andrew is one of the hosts of the Ohio Outdoors podcast, and he chats with John about a few differences between hunting in the north versus the south. Andrew lives and hunts in Ohio, but has also hunted deep traditional northern states like Pennsylvania and Michigan. Another advantage Andrew brings to the conversation is that he was just down at John's place in Oklahoma hunting hogs about 2 months ago, so he is familiar with how hunting goes in the south as well.

The guys cover seval topics including land parcel size, season structures, hot and cold weather effects, and even talk about different hunting strategies like deer drives. In 2022 Andrew killed a nice buck hunting two different parcels of land that totalled only 8 acres! He also talks about how Ohio does not have a modern rifle season. If you want to gun hunt, you can choose between a shotgun, muzzleloader, or straight wall cartridge such as the 350 legend. Overall, it is a great conversation about how different regulations work and affect different states and varying population densities of both humans and wildlife. Check out this episode, and be sure to check out Andrew and Paul over on the 02 podcast also on the Sportsmens Empire Podcast Network!

On this episode of the Hunting Gear Podcast, Dan is joined by fellow podcaster and serious bowhunter Byron Horton. The guys continue the conversation from the previous weeks episode about upgrading your hunting equipment and/or modifying the hunting gear you already have. Byron talks about having to sell his truck to get more of a "kid friendly" vehicle but making some adjustments to it so he can haul deer.

The guys also get in to a conversation about clothing like socks, wind proof layers, and testing out some new brands to see if they make the cut. This is another fun episode where two dudes discuss the gear they use. Enjoy and share!

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Just about every serious hunter dreams about owning their own hunting property. On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan sits down with Cody Kiser, a Loan Officer who specializes in loans for farming and agriculture. Cody is also very knowledgeable buying land specifically for hunting, and tips and tricks that you may be able to take advantage of to reduce you down payment or get a better interest rate on your loan. Tons of great information in this episode, especially if your are ready to buy your first farm. Enjoy and share!

In this episode of the How to Hunt Deer Podcast, Josh talks with Mitchell Shirk about how soil testing can lead you to better food plots. 

Mitch is the host of the Pennsylvania Woodsman Podcast and a row crop agronomist. He makes a living helping farmers increase their yields by promoting healthier soils. The carryover to food plots is obvious! In this episode, the guys discuss why soil tests are so important, how to go about taking soil samples, and some common mistakes people make when it comes to soil tests. If you want to plant better food plots this fall, this episode is for you!

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On this episode of The Nomadic Outdoorsman Dan talks with 19 year old high school senior Glenn Rafferty about his desire to chase animals and new adventures across the US.

Glenn is a passionate outdoorsman that loves to hunt everything from bear and elk to whitetail and turkey. From the time he turned 16 and got his license he started exploring new places to hunt both on his own and with family and friends. Glenn spends a lot of the year in his home state of Ohio knocking on doors and getting new permission to hunt a variety of species. Dan and Glenn talk about their similarities and share with the listeners just how easy it is to go out and experience new adventures.

Man we've got a treat for you guys this week on the Southern Ground Hunting Podcast. We've been really trying to stick with deer content throughout the spring, but sometimes a turkey hunting story is so good, you just have to share it wherever it can be told. So we're going to tell you a story of how three southern gentlemen traveled to Montana and killed 6 gobblers in an hour. It got western. 

This week on the Limbhanger turkey hunting podcast, we're joined by a man who is only the second person to complete every turkey slam that exists. Chip Davis hails from Mississippi, and has killed a turkey in just about every place they exist. This includes: Grand Slam, Royal Slam, World Slam, US Super Slam, Canadian Slam, and Mexican Slam. 

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This week's episode we head south to chat with fellow Sportsmen's Empire Network contributor John Hudspeth from the Oklahoma Outdoors Podcast.  You may be wondering how does a guy from Oklahoma relate to Pennsylvania?  First, he is a fantastic guy that anybody would want as a hunting partner, second, he is a hard working family man that can relate to balancing priorities in life of Faith, Family, and Whitetails, and third, he knows how to consistently connect on mature bucks with a few certain tactics.  

We start the episode off by diving into John's 2022-23 hunting season and the 2 dandy bucks he harvested this season.  From here the conversation transitions to how and why he chooses his access and stand locations.  John hunts his family ranch which is an operating cattle farm.  While the ranch is 1000+ acres, around 90% is grassland and pasture, leaving John with "huntable" ground comparable in size to what many may see in PA.  John also uses feeders in his strategy (legal in OK).  While many think this is "cheating," Mitch and John both attest to the difficulties of mature bucks daylighting at these locations.  The guys dive into how using this valuable tool can orient better stand placement, promote daylight movement, and allow opportunity for the best bucks in the neighborhood.  They also discuss the value of elevated tower blinds on private land, especially when hunting near food sources.

In this episode of the Wisconsin Sportsman Podcast, Josh talks with Pierce Nelles about how he recently scored on a double bearded WI gobbler. 

Pierce encountered a series of unfortunate events that led to him missing out on a few of the tags he was hoping to have for earlier in the turkey season. Needless to say, by the time Pierce's turkey season rolled around, he was chomping at the bit! After a couple of unsuccessful outings, Pierce made it happen on his first "real" turkey hunt of the year. And the bird was a beaut! 1"+ spurs, 21.5" of total beard length, and a beautiful fan to boot. The guys close out the conversation with a few lessons Pierce learned from this turkey!

Joining Marcus this week on The Average Conservationist Podcast is Nick Alexander. Nick is the owner of 2% Certified CRKT Perfect Protein. What started off as a way to find a different source of protein, has led Nick to starting his own business and on a mission to educate others on the benefits of not only eating crickets, but the lack of a footprint the operation has on the landscape. This episode is filled with a ton of great insight and knowledge into Nick's business and plan for the future surrounding all the different ways one can consume cricket protein. If you're looking for a high protein, nutrient dense alternative to your normal diet, I highly suggest taking notes on this episode. Nick is on a mission to change the perception behind eating crickets and spreading the word to whoever will listen. To learn more about CRKT, check out crkt.life.

Hey everyone, welcome to episode 173 of the Antler Up Podcast!

On this week's episode I was joined by my good friend Aaron Hepler.  Aaron has been on the podcast a few different times already but the topics on today’s episode we haven’t really explored.  What we wanted to accomplish in this week's episode was to discuss how we can become more efficient hunters this upcoming year.  I think we honestly just scratched the surface and will be completing another episode or episodes to build on this. This is a really easy podcast to listen to and some of my favorites to complete when a good friend is on and we just chat hunting.

Kicking this episode off we dive into my turkey success stories.  We discussed how taking what I’ve learned in the turkey woods this spring can help me out come fall for whitetail.  Following that we get into what we can do to become a more efficient hunter.  From trail cameras, prepping your gear now, shooting your bow and a heck of a lot more.  One aspect that we touched upon was scouting and how important it is to have confidence in yourself completing your scouting missions.  From speed scouting, creating predetermined tracks on your map, to what sign to look for when setting your cameras for specific times of the year, Aaron covers it in this episode.  We end on two different topics being which cameras we have had the most luck with and how persistence has helped us in the woods. Check it out and let us know what you think!  Enjoy this fun episode and see you next week! 

Thanks again for all the support and best of luck out there and Antler Up!

This week on the Missouri Woods & Water podcast Nate and Micah get the honor of talking with Torry Cook, owner of MFK Game calls and avid coyote hunter among other things.  First, Nate and Micah talk about some of the turkey numbers in our state at the point in which we recorded.  Micah also brings back the Chuck Norris jokes so enjoy that!  Then, we talk with Torry about what it's like living around wild coyotes and getting to be so close to them throughout their lives.  If you don't know, several years ago Torry came across some tiny coyote pups and took care of them to the point that they are ok with him and his wife's presence.  He has since done it again and he is able to learn so much about these animals and record some awesome sounds as well.  We then get into hunting summer coyotes and the way Torry attacks them this time of year including what sounds and sequences he uses among many other things.  Thanks for listening and enjoy the show!

In this episode, Jon Teater (Whitetail Landscapes) discusses giveaways under the podcast. Jon explains working with clients and what he has as recent takeaways. Jon discusses his recent visit with Jim Ward (Jim Ward’s Whitetail Academy) and how they had a chance to discuss next level bed building techniques to hold and house our deer.  

Jon discusses how to build bedding locations and how to reverse engineer the bedding design to ensure deer use them and are huntable. Jon explains new concepts such as food forests, and how to get deer more on your property with various techniques. Jon discusses various topics around improving the food in our forest. Jon explains the simplicity around regenerative agriculture. Jon explains why hinge cutting is one of the best and worst tools, but if time is not on your side this may be your best option.

Jon discusses his technique and purpose behind hinge cutting.   Jon explains the importance of nutritional ecology and considers that when deciding what technique to employ in a bedding area. Jon explains how to layout and what considerations or essentials to cutting out a bedding area and how sometimes close canopy is your best option. Jon discusses how to manipulate wind on the landscape to benefit the deer and or hunter. Jon explains what is lacking on most of our landscapes, how to observe and fix it for good.

Jon ends with what is a doe factory and explains how to dismiss and change the mindset that seems to dissuade land managers from adding food all season. Jon provides an immediate recommendation that will change your property to balance your deer hunting.

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This is the first episode of "The Fall Sessions" with Aaron Bleise. Aaron is a very serious bowhunter who has set his life up around deer season. The goal of these sessions is get as detailed as possible about deer behavior, hunting strategy, and the landscape these animals call home.

On this first episode, Dan and Aaron get detailed about deer behavior. The conversation revolves around what a mature buck is doing throughout the year. This includes their mindset in the pre-rut, rut, and post-rut timeframes and how things like crop rotation have an impact on their movement. The guys also talk about buck aggression and body language, and how calling could hurt or help your hunting strategy. Excellent episode, share it!

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On this episode of The Western Rookie Podcast, Brian talks with guest Brendan Labrum about the only dedicated shed hunting app and the $50k Bitcoin Giveaway

Brendan is one of the founders of Scout to Hunt – the only dedicated mapping platform for shed hunting on the market. Brian and Brendan talk about how shed hunters can use the Scout to Hunt app to dial in their spots and find more antlers this season. Scout to Hunt is also doing their second annual $50k bitcoin shed hunt giveaway, where 5 antlers are hidden in 5 different states, and whoever finds them will each receive $10k in cash or bitcoin! Check out the Scout to Hunt app to see the latest riddles and hints for the giveaway, and upgrade to the “Shedicated” plan to receive hints a full week earlier than the rest of the competition!

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In this episode, Ricky and Hollywood have a chat with current CEO and President of Vapor Trail, Inc., Rory O’loughlin. Ricky gives a quick recap on the history of Vapor Trail and clarifies a few missed details from episode 1. Rory begins by discussing the details surrounding the acquisition of Vapor Trail and how quickly things began to take shape. The guys dive into the effects that the Covid 19 Pandemic had on production and the rapid growth that included and new inventory management system, the acquisition of Stokerized Stabilizers, securing a bigger and better manufacturing facility as well as the opening of the Vapor Trail Pro Shop. 

Rory throws out an industry disrupting easter egg regarding a new product for the Stokerized Stabilizer lineup, and be sure to listen all the way through as there is an exclusive offer for The Range Podcast listeners.

Cole Cannon of Buckventures hops on the Oklahoma Outdoors Podcast this week. Cole is the chief producer and editor for Buckventures, and he and John have a really cool chat about what it's like to be involved with a major outdoor television show. Before they jump into the ins and outs of the television world, Cole tells a quick story about a really nice buck he was able to take last December with his bow in Kansas. Having picked up the farm after hunting season had already begun, Cole and his boss and host of the show Jeff Danker were left with the cards they had been dealt by the previous land owner. Even with the deck stacked against them, Cole was still able to take a really nice Kansas whitetail buck.

After the story, John and Cole get into the hunting industry a little bit. Cole talks about how an internship led into a full time position, and eventually to him being the producer and editor of a major television show. Cole shares what makes the job so enjoyable and how it really is an amazing opportunity. It's not all fun and games, but the good tends to outweigh the bad. Cole also gives a few tips to anyone who may have a similar dream, and some advice on how to maybe get your foot in the door. 

In this week’s [UNCENSORED] podcast by GoWild, we’re still talking turkey hunting. Brad got out and tried something new to start the hunt. He talks about a few of the choices he made, for better or for worse. He took a chance but it didn’t quite come together.

Jacob, Dan, and Chris hit a WMA. They set their sights on a pretty remote spot and found out there’s a reason why hunters don’t get back into those areas. They did a bunch of scouting and found a few birds but weren’t being stealthy enough and got busted. They left the area knowing where the birds are and will be coming back.

Brayden got out with his uncle and some buddies too. They got a longbeard to shock gobble on the roost but then he went silent. They got some intel on a few other toms and quickly shifted gears. They planned an ambush and got in between several birds. They brought one in but made one critical mistake … find out what it was to avoid it on your next hunt! After that they decided to chase the other group of birds. They made a move and give a hot tip for keeping gobblers interested. Their sneak paid off and they took a shot, but it was a little too far. It was a great hunt nonetheless. What’s better: killing birds or the chase? We also talk about how much better turkeys can see and hear than we can.

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On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan talks with Eric Lance a wildlife biologist from Ohio who works in the private sector. Eric is also a passionate hunter, college professor, and the host of the Hunt Science Podcast. If you have ever thought about becoming a wildlife biologist this is the perfect episode for you. Eric talks about the education path he took to become a Wildlife Biologist and the options a WB has as far as employment after college. Eric also talks about the myths about the life of a WB and how it might not be as adventurous as you think. Enjoy!

Welcome back to the Southern Ground Hunting Podcast. We've got a heckuva episode for ya'll! KC Smith and Tyler Jones of The Element Podcast & Meateater join us live from the Buck Truck to talk about their new series "The Buck Truck". These fellas just flat know how to have a good time chasing whitetails across the country, and their pretty good deer hunters to boot. We get to chat about some of their strategies for finding whitetails in any given state, but we also get to hear a couple "from the heart" moments from both KC and Tyler about how they are eachother's greatest asset in both hunting and business. 

We're huge fans of these guys and everything they're doing at The Element. Ya'll go check them out if you haven't already!

On this episode of the Hunting Gear Podcast, Dan talks with Josh Raley of the Wisconsin Sportsman and How To Hunt Deer podcasts. The conversation in this episode revolves around upcoming purchases that they plan on making or passing on until next year like boots, e-bikes, and new archery equipment. The second half of the episode the guys discuss whether  or not they modify any of their hunting gear like climbing stick, saddles, and treestands. Fun episode, enjoy!

On this week's episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman, Mitch chat's with Matt Dale from Dale Outdoors.  Mitch opens by recapping his exciting week of turkey hunting and filling his second tag at the end of week one with a bow!  If you listened to last week's episode of Mitch's opening day gobbler, he talked about using the "whine" call.  He first heard this call explained on one of Matt's youtube videos.  We begin our conversation by diving into this call - what it is, how and when to use it, and its context for hunting situations.  

We continue down the rabbit hole of keeping realism in your turkey calling.  This includes using "wheel-wheel's", "do-it do-it's", gobbler yelping, and more.  We discuss the value of volume and cadence in calls, especially in everyone's favorite yelping scenario.  How does a spring turkey hunter yelp sound vs. how does a real hen yelp sound?  Last, Matt recaps a hunt for a bird he called "Quirky", which took 7 hunts until he connected by pulling out an old secret weapon.  This is dynamite turkey hunting information to keep you fired up midway through the season!

This Podcast is live from Turkey Camp in Minnesota with the XOP and River Brothers Outfitters crew.  We talk a bit about creating a brand in the outdoor apparel space.  Company History and how River Brothers came to be.

Then we dive into turkey hunting.  After a few days of hunting we got on some birds.  Some shots were fired but not all found themselves carrying a bird out the woods. Theres a lot of good laughs in this one and a good camp feel.  Enjoy.

Maybe it's because they're the same age. Maybe it's because they have kids close to the same age. Maybe it's because they both have a strong passion for the outdoors. Or, maybe this is just a break from reality that allows them to escape from all of their stress. Either way, anytime Dan Johnson and Tony Peterson get together, the outcome is one hell of a Nine Finger Chronicles episode.

On this episode, Tony and Dan cover the following topics... The new Top Gun movie and how Jennifer Connelly looks amazing for her age, their sassy daughters, how much of a hypocrite and a-hole Dan has become when it comes to deer hunting, and the difference between actively hunting and habitat management. As always, excellent episode! Be sure to share and leave a 5 STAR review on Apple Podcasts, or anywhere you download your episodes.

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On this episode of The Nomadic Outdoorsman Dan talks with Yooper Sean Larson about the progression of hunting Michigan's Upper Peninsula.

Sean was born in Michigan’s U.P., then transplanted to Oconto County, WI., and after high school he went back to being a yooper. Sean has been fishing, hunting and studying the outdoors for as long as he can remember. From fishing bass tournaments at 14 years old, to just praying to see a 2.5 year old deer he has done it all. Since being introduced to archery his passion for hunting deer with his bow has taken over. Sean recently got married and his luck continued when he shot the biggest buck of his life on opening day of the 2022 season. Dan and Sean share stories of hunting the Great Lakes region and both successes and failures.

This week on the Limbhanger Turkey Hunting Podcast, we're getting a quick hunting recap from Joey, Adam, and Parker. 

Joey shares some great stories from his trip to Oklahoma where they had 4 successful hunts in 5 days. Adam tells the tale of the gobbler that keeps getting shot, but doesn't seem to ever actually die. Lastly, Parker shares the story of filling his 4th and final Alabama tag on a turkey that maybe shouldn't have died. 

Wisconsin's turkey season is shaping up to be a good one and it's still going strong! Despite bad weather for the Period A opener, Josh was able to connect on a public land bird at 3 o'clock on opening day. Tune in to hear how scouting, knowledge of the land, pushing through bad weather, and making a new friend resulted in a successful hunt and a kill on film!

On this week’s show Paul and Andrew sit down with Tim and Abby of Adjustable Red Dot bow sights.  Tim and Abby break down the ins and outs of how the red dot they have designed can assist both old and new hunters in the woods.  The sight can be fit onto just about any bow available, and offers a new freedom in the tree stand.  The sight does not require peeps, kisser buttons, nose buttons etc.  ARD is based out of southwest Michigan, so just down the road to the state up north. Link to Adjustable red dots website

Paul was able to get out with his son this week to do a little turkey hunting.  Andrew, has not… but that may change soon.  News from around the state include new marinas being built, Turkey harvest numbers, and the Asian Longhorn beetle. Be on the look out for Disco Paul in his fancy new shirt and Mustache!

Have a great week and enjoy the O2 if you get out into Ohio’s great Outdoors!

Hey everyone, welcome to episode 172 of the Antler Up Podcast!

On this week's episode I was joined by fellow Pennsylvania native Travis Melochick.  Travis and I grew up in the same area in NEPA. Travis runs the Anthracite Antler Addict content page.  Take it from the name, Travis cut his teeth growing up chasing bucks in the mountains of the coal region.  No easy task, but Travis continues to put in the work and reps the rewards.  One aspect that Travis and I both believe in when it comes to hunting is the non-stop passion for learning, growing and developing as a hunter.  I think you all will enjoy this week's episode because Travis and I cover a few different topics relating to the whitetail woods.

Kicking this episode off we get an introduction on how Travis began tackling the tough terrain of the coal region.  Then we transition to stories and lessons learned from this past hunting season.  We discussed what Travis keys in on during his scouting missions, how he specifically prioritizes the pieces he plans to hunt.  Loved this specific discussion.  Then we get into scrape talk, deer calling, scouting for future hunts, hunting in specific elevations and of course some trail cam talk.   I believe you will take a lot away from this episode and I look forward to spending some time with Travis this summer when scouting! Also, check out our website under the “In the Field” tab for an article Travis wrote! It is a great one for any level hunter! Check it out and let us know what you think!  Enjoy this fun episode and see you next week! 

Thanks again for all the support and best of luck out there and Antler Up!

Today on The Average Conservationist Podcast, Marcus sits down with the Founder of 2% Certified Hunt West, Jaden Bales. Hunt West is a resource for hunters looking to optimize their western hunts through Jaden's years of experience. Have a tag in your hand, but need help putting a game plan together? Jaden will help you do just that to make sure you don't find yourself wondering what or where to go next. The guys cover a lot of ground during their conversation from crazy stories in the backcountry, to why conservation is so important for the future of our landscape. Jaden explains why he started the company and how he's making a living off of conservation. This is a great conversation from start to finish, with even a slight cliffhanger at the end. To learn more about Hunt West, follow them on social media or check them out at huntwest.net

We are in for a treat in this week's episode of the Missouri Woods & Water podcast.  Nate gets a chance to talk with Dan Johnson, host of the Nine Finger Chronicles podcast among others and owner of the Sportmen's Empire Podcast Network about his short but effective turkey season this year.  Dan gets into his story from this year and his history with turkey hunting overall.  We then get into some of the issues both of us have this time of year being able to turkey hunt with all of our commitments and busy schedules.  We also talk about our upcoming deer seasons and how both of us get amped up about this time for deer as spring breaks totally through and whitetails start taking over our thoughts again.  Thanks for listening!

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In this episode, Jon Teater (Whitetail Landscapes) and Travis Harmon (Creative Habitat) discuss the current state of the weather and why you are not behind if you have not started preparing for or developing a meadow or wildflowers mix on the landscape. Travis discusses the ideal time to seed plants to achieve success this time of year. Travis explains the importance of chemicals and burning. Travis identifies why it's extremely important to reduce weed competition early to support our warm season plantings.

Travis explains more about seed germination, the importance of a sterile seed bed and managing the existing seed bank is essential as more broadleaf plants develop over time. Jon discusses the method of planting a pollinator blend versus a meadow and how they should be laid out. Why soil samples are not the top of the list of activities for Travis when he is creating his habitat layouts.  

Travis and Jon discuss the use of herbicides and burning, and why discing is a bad idea to establish pollinator plantings. Travis explains the significance of moisture and timing of plantings to ensure plants take root and become well contacted with the soil. Travis explains the mix he would use to create habitat for bees and butterflies and attraction for deer. Travis details what seeds he would not plant in his blends. Jon discusses how to handle deer populations and their preferences as well as strategies to keep your deer away from specific areas.

Travis explains the minimal maintenance that is required to keep weeds at bay. Travis explains why mowing may be a better option than burning a wildflower area. Travis explains how wildflowers used in a hunting design can create separation from neighbors that may or may not align with hunting and harvest goals.  Travis suggests that listeners think more about transforming their yard and save money from less mowing.

On this episode of The Western Rookie Podcast, Dan and Brian meet up for a New Mexico shed antler hunt with past guest Stephen Walker and Camera man Chris Parsons

Dan and Brian take the offer from past podcast guest Stephen Walker to come out shed hunting with him in some of his favorite spots in Arizona and New Mexico. This is also the first time both Dan and Brian have recorded a podcast while on the road! The guys chat about everyone’s goals and expectations for the hunt, and whether or not camera man Chris will turn into a shed hunter after the trip or hate sheds forever! Some interesting bets are made about how the hunt will go as Brian and Dan get excited for the trip!

In this week’s [UNCENSORED] podcast by GoWild, Brad is back and talks about his weekend camping and fishing trip with his son and the Boy Scouts. They slept in bunks, caught a ton of fish, and had a blast. We’ve got a hot secret to catch big largemouth bass. They also did well on bass that hit plastics and artificials over worms.

Arica and her family went camping and had a better time without any tornado warnings. She reminds us how quickly prime camping spots get booked up. They set up a lemonade stand and were a huge hit at the campground. Starve Hollow State Recreation Area in Indiana comes highly recommended!

Jacob went turkey hunting and explored a large area to get a better handle on the terrain. He took a gamble and had some interactions with some gobblers … find out how it ended. Dan Johnson got back out and has been very pleased with what he’s seeing, with the turkey population making a comeback. He had a challenging morning but made the best of it and rolled a big one. He reminds us how beneficial it can be to call to and follow hens. We talk about the thrill of being so close to a gobbler and how the sound changes and has many more layers that you can feel. Have you had success backing off the call when the longbeard gets in close? What’s the craziest thing you’ve seen turkey do with a dead one on the ground? We also talk about a few non-traditional ways to kill a turkey.

We also announce the winner of the tricked-out Polaris Ranger UTV. In case you missed it, Cole Bishop of Illinois took it home. Thank you to everyone who participated, we appreciate your support!

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On this episode of Huntavore, Nick has had some time to ponder about his hog hunting trip, and gotten some pork cooked, so it is time to wrap up the saga on Oklahoma Wild Pigs.  Laying out a bit of the process he went through, Nick covers most of the after the shot details.  Gutting, hanging, the high drama hair torching, and chilling a couple hundred pounds of pork carcass.  Along with his own observations, Nick has taken the testimonies of Andrew and John on their experience of turning wild hogs into flavorful pork. A whole lot of reminiscing on this episode of Huntavore.

First off it seemed like a dream to be invited on a hunt for problem hogs.  John was an incredible host and a huge resource on getting within range of these pigs.  After the shots rang out, and Dan dropped our first catch of hogs, the work began.  First observation was how far forward, and low the vitals were.  The heart seemed as if it was pinned directly to the chest wall.  Second, how the skin and hair worked together to make a very tough and resilient protection from the Oklahoma elements that seemingly wanted to sting, stick, or prick you.  Next, these animals didn’t smell.  Now it was pretty dry, and cool.  But the notorious smell was not there.  On our trip we didn’t have a chiller but we did have running water and cool temps at night.  Hanging the animals in the nightly breeze was wonderful for getting the body heat down and drying the flesh.  Getting these pigs home was a matter of a mass of coolers, ice, and a solid 14 and half hours of driving.  But well worth the effort.  Butchering observations was again the beautiful lack of musk, even on my boar.  While it has a slight whiff of boar taint, it was very flavorful and delicious.  Cutting the meat with the fat was a dream, sharp cuts and clean separations.  Most important, in my mind, the taste.  Both the fat and meat are a wonderful pork flavor, where not a lot of the animal will be discarded.  I am honored that John, a man that has lived around pigs for his whole life, would say that I have the chance to change the narrative on hogs being not fit for eating.  Let’s count this as  the introduction to the long tale of elevating wild pork.

John has been chasing turkeys all over the place the last two weeks, but finally takes a break to sit down and record a few of his top Stories. On this episode of the Oklahoma Outdoors podcast, John shares three separate hunts that took place in an 8 day period. John headed to the complete opposite side of the state from where he normally roams to chase public land Rios. Even with what seemed like an unusually early start, he still managed to be the second person to his spot. After that hunt, he joined up with the Oklahoma Outdoor Outreach Foundation for a one of a kind turkey hunt with a 9 year old boy named Brock.

After heading home and getting back to work for a few days, John then headed to his buddies place in west Texas to once again try to get a Rio Grande turkey in shotgun distance. Unlike his other hunts, this one happened extremely fast! Though he had his gopro rolling, John would have loved to have had a camera man along on this hunt. Give the episode a listen and find out why!

On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan talks with Bradie Ewing about his passion for football and deer hunting. There are times in life where you have to choose, and Bradie is well aware of that. Once you reach a certain level in any activity, especially if you want to make it your career, you have to fully commit. This means that other hobbies, like hunting, get put on the back burner. Bradie talks about his time playing football at the University of Wisconsin as well as getting drafted to the National Football League. Eventually injuries caught up to him forcing him to retire earlier than he wanted. Now, with more time on his hands and living more of a "normal" life, he is back in the woods living his best life as an avid deer hunter.

If you're a deer hunter with some level of control over the land you hunt, chances are you have dabbled with food plots. Food plots can be great, leading to tons of fun hunts and great memories in the field. OR, they can be a major headache, and actually HURT the deer hunting on your property. What factors make the difference? In this episode, Josh talks with Jake Hendrickson about two very important factors: food plot placement and design. 

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We've got our friend Jordan Pope this week on the Limbhanger Turkey Hunting Podcast. If you follow Jordan or know him at all, you'd know that when he gets on a roll, it's hard to stop the train. By that we mean once he figures out what the gobblers are doing in that portion of the season, he goes into full kill mode and it doesn't stop until the turkeys start doing something different. 

Speaking of the turkeys doing something different, our main topic today is hunting them once green-up occurs. This year it seemed like despite the cool weather, the woods bloomed super fast. Jordan shares with us some of his strategy once the seasons start to change. 

On this week's episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman, Mitch sit's down and reflects with his cousins Jacob and Joshua Mengel on the opening day of spring gobbler. Mitch was invited to hunt at their cabin in Potter County for the opening weekend of PA's season. We dive into our thought process of approaching the rainy openingday, splitting into the areas we wanted to explore.For Mitch, this was solely based on e-scouting and conversing with Jake and Josh. From here the boys recount the events from first light until noon in each area - all with exciting encounters and lessons learned. Mitch however, hid the lucky horseshoe in his backpack and was able to find a lone mountain top gobbler before the buzzer ran out at quitting time. What an awesome weekend, we can't wait for the next one! Enjoy!

On this week's episode I made the trip to Allentown PA, to visit Antler Up team member Jim D’Agostino!  We had a full day of working on bows and getting some other gear setup for 3D and hunting season.  Jim is a bow technician and truly loves the process of building the ultimate shooting bow for any individual. From talking about my new archery setup, Jim’s setup and other pieces of gear we get into some really good stuff.

Kicking this episode off we discussed some of the new features of the 2023 bows and what we liked and maybe didn’t like.  We covered some of the not so glamor pieces that can make a difference in your overall shooting experience.  Although a quick hitter it is always fun to record an episode in person and get a chance to work alongside Jim as he prepares bows to perfection.  Enjoy this fun episode and see you next week! 

Thanks again for all the support and best of luck out there and Antler Up!

On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan talks with Ty Kellogg of Ohio about everything from trapping and bowhunting to family time and hunter mentality. Ty was a gun and crossbow hunter for most of his youth and after a couple of "Ah-Ha Moments" he decided to pick up well used compound bow and a Summit climber to make things a little harder, and to get mobile of course. Ty talks about his love for trapping and how he think it helped him become a better outdoorsman.

On this episode of The Nomadic Outdoorsman Dan talks with Canadian Hunter Jon Lehman about his many adventures in the outdoors.

Jon is a passionate outdoorsman from Alberta whose love for the wild started as a kid.  Jon takes advantage of the many seasons that Alberta has to offer, from black bear and coyotes to sheep, elk and deer. He enjoys learning about hunting and sharing what he knows with others in hopes of sparking the same passion in someone else. When Jon isn’t hunting he is a full time firefighter, gym goer and ice-bather.

What's up everyone? Welcome to the Southern Ground Hunting Podcast! This week we're really working to get our minds moving more in the direction of whitetails. Spring has sprung, and for most of us the turkey seasons are winding down. What better time to shift focus than right now?! 

This week, Parker and Matt are going through some of the perceived failures of the 2022 season. The guys identify the issues they had, and then discussed some of the potential fixes they might be able to put in places for the upcoming season. 

This week on The Average Conservationist Podcast, Marcus sits down with 2% for Conservation Communication Coordinator, Brie McWade. Brie opens up the conversation talking about her background and how she found her way to 2%. Growing up in the shadows of Mt Rainier, Brie spent much of her time submerged in all things 'Pacific Northwest' and since 2017 she has spent much of her time discovering all things western, especially hiking around our National Parks. When she's not out hiking around Brie volunteers her time as a certified Master Gardener for Los Angeles Country from UC Agriculture and Natural Resources to educate on sustainable landscaping, best practices in vegetable growing, water conservation efforts and pollinator preservation. Be sure and follow Brie along on her various adventures on IG at @stateofbrie!

This week on the show Paul and Andrew sit down with Jason Redd of Timber Ninja to talk Turkeys.  Jason is known for his overall outdoor prowess and top notch hunting products, but he’s on this week to discuss hunting turkeys.  This is an overall BS session to discuss the ins and outs of what Jason has been into this year, and what is to come.

Paul was successful on a MASSIVE Ohio Tom this past week.  He covers that story and how he gives this bird the business. First time on the edge of a field with a decoy, and he got it done!!!  Andrew’s got very little to report from the field because… Life.

Around the state, the bird harvest numbers continue to climb and we have almost matched our numbers from last year after the first 2 weeks!  Good job to all those successful hunters, and keep grinding to those out there still searching!

Have a great week and enjoy the O2 if you get out into Ohio’s great Outdoors!