Podcast Episodes

Shiny Objects is all about our current obsession. The Shiny Object could be a piece of gear, an upcoming adventure, a good book, or simply finding better ways to get through everyday life. The sky is the limit when ill take us. 

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In this week’s [UNCENSORED] podcast by GoWild, we talk all about the upcoming deer season, it’s definitely crunch time. Brayden talks about moving trail cameras to new spots to hopefully catch some real big mature whitetails coming through to hopefully pattern before season opener. Jacob speaks on not having sighted his bow even though season is right around the corner. Any of you guys wait until the last moment to get your bow dialed in?

We then dive into Dan’s upcoming draw hunt at land between the lakes. We talked about the kit for his trip, what he plans to take, and his plan on camping in his truck. He talks about checking OnX for his draw to see what his zone looks like; map wise he thinks it looks phenomenal. Dan and Brayden go into learning thermals for hunting and just how complicated it is but if done correctly can absolutely pay off. Dan mentions going scouting soon for his hunt, because he learned the hard way that scouting off of map images isn’t always what you expect it’s going to be!

Jacob speaks on his recent trip to Toccoa River in Georgia that he cannot recommend enough for a fun fishing trip. He fished both the upper and lower parts of Lake Blue Ridge catching some nice trout while wading in abnormally shallow water that he couldn’t quite figure out why the fish were hanging out in it. The next day he goes on a float trip with a group of guys, and it was absolutely painfully slow. Pro-tip make sure you float when the dam is turned on to make the trip go at a decent speed.

Wrapping up the episode Dan updates us on his upcoming total eclipse plans for next year after searching high and low for a reasonable AirBnB. His awesome plans include being on a kayak in the middle of the lake for the eclipse, talk about an awesome experience! If you ever want to engage in a long conversation with Dan just make sure you bring up the eclipse!                                    

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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 once a again joined by Mark Kenyon to discuss their upcoming season and the strategies for those hunts. Dan and Mark get in to an in-depth conversation about e-scouting, identifying terrain features using topographic maps, verifying them once they start to hunt, and how to make adjustments to hunting strategies in the middle of the hunt. Mark also talks about what he has learned during his recent out of state hunts and why he is excited to get back in the woods. Just another awesome BS episode where two serious hunters share their thought on the upcoming season.

Over the last couple of years, new opportunities to chase velvet bucks have opened up for southern hunters. One of the earliest is found in the great state of Tennessee. Each year, hunters have the chance to hunt velvet bucks in August on private lands with archery tackle or on some select public lands within Tennessee's CWD unit. While the conditions are anything but pleasant, unpressured deer with a more layed-back August temperament make the hunt worth while. 

In this episode of the Southern Way Hunting Podcast, Josh talks with Taylor Philpot and Justin Grogan of Revive Outdoors about their TN velvet hunt success. Both guys were able to fill their tags with velvet bucks, but that's where the similarities in their stories end. For this episode, Taylor shares the story of how his three year public land velvet pursuit came to an end with a beautiful Tennessee bucks. 

If you missed part one of this conversation, listen to last week's episode where the guys discussed the mission of Revive Outdoors and the story of Justin's buck. 

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This week on the How to Hunt Deer Podcast, Josh talks with the National Deer Association's Chief Conservation Officer, Kip Adams, about trends reported in the 2023 Deer Report. Each year, the National Deer Association produces the Deer Report, covering the latest in deer harvest reports, management trends, and challenges face by deer and deer managers. The guys discuss some of the surprising trends from the report, some challenges facing whitetails, and how we can all become better deer managers and hunters.

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The guys are at it again this week with a sit down with Mike of Drone Deer Recovery. Mike has taken his knowledge and passion for drones and technology to the next level to aide hunters in finding dead and wounded deer.  This conversation is a great one, and another tool that we as hunters in Ohio can have in our tool belts to help locate a deer after the hunt if need be.  Mike’s company is growing and new operators are all over the state ready to help you if in need.

The guys are busy with life, so not much to report from their time in the woods this week. Andrew did do some scouting of a new property, and having a little success on the cameras.  Paul has been under the weather for a couple days so not much happening with him.
Around the state, the hunting seasons continue to open.  September 9th opens up the first days of archery hunting in the DSA! Be on the look out for a new invasive insect problem, the zigzag elm saw fly.  Turkey research happening in the state, as well as Hocking Hills ranked #1 top tourists spots in Ohio!

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On this Episode of Huntavore, September is here and the final push to season opener for whitetails is here upon us. Nick walks through his archery equipment and how he checks the condition of very vital gear. Later he breaks down the contents of a recovery bag and his own kill kit for making life easier and cleaner when bringing home the harvest. Lots of good tasks to add to your to do list on this episode of Huntavore.

Nick starts out with a run through of his archery setup; saddle, sticks, platform, bow, & arrow. Getting the stand pieces organized, and essential parts checked for damage or wear is a priority at the moment. Only real change this year is switching to a framed pack. He purchased the F1 Mainframe with two batwing pouches. While it’s not been tested in the whitetail woods, the pack served Nick very well chasing elk. Light and study, modular and expandable, Nick hopes for more stability than his frameless pack.

Kill bags can range from full kits in the deep wilderness, to a sealable freezer bag with a few essentials. Preparing for success can make the recovery process a whole heck of a lot easier.

My whitetail kill kit:

All fits in Quart sealable freezer bag; 3’ x 3’ folded plastic sheet or contractors bag, Gallon sealable freezer bag, Gloves, 2 blue shop towel sheets, A folding replaceable blade knife, Length of paracord.

Tossed in the pack pocket: Fixed blade, bull nosed gut hook knife,Hoof shackles/ drag rope

Elk or deep woods add ons:

Bigger ground cover, Honing stone/steel or sharpener, Another knife, Bone saw, Game bags, A bit more length of paracord

Items to consider:

Butt out II, Roll of TP, Game Cart/electric bike saddle bags, Meat hauler pack

On this episode of The Nomadic Outdoorsman Dan talks with Scott Bakken from Dialed Archery about his journey into the outdoor industry.

Dialed Archery all started with a pipe dream to create a brand people could get behind, and a company that brought innovative products to a space that was in dire need of it. Once those dreams were realized, the team assembled, and dove in head first. Dan and Scott work through the history of Dialed as a company and the process in which became the die-hard hunter that he is today.

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In this week’s No Lowballers podcast by GoWild presented by GunBroker.com, we’re talking all about real pop culture firearms such as the Walther PPK and the Smith & Wesson Model 29. We start the episode off diving into the history of the Walther PPK and how it made its way into the James Bond films. Logan delves into the history of the PPK and how it’s dated back to the early 1930s before being used by Germans in WWII, some of these early models had a requirement for the magazine to be serialized and match the gun’s serial number. Logan has a magazine that is serialized and is always looking to be able to pair that magazine to its original gun. We talk on how we got introduced to the Walther PPK through Bond, while iconic to the movies almost all of us have stronger memories of using it playing 007 Goldeneye on the Nintendo 64. How were you introduced to the Walther PPK?

Next up, maybe one of, if not if THE most iconic movie guns…Dirty Harry’s Smith & Wesson Model 29. Smith & Wesson were in a bad spot with the Model 29, almost completely scraping it from their lineup until the success of Dirty Harry pushed it to the forefront of the spotlight, causing national backorder for many years. Brad asked about the value of firearm memorabilia from movies comparing both real firearms and prop guns. While credible proof of them being used in a movie carries value, the real firearms generally carry a much heftier price tag. Logan tells his story of how he’s tied to Dirty Harry’s Model 29, and you guys will absolutely not believe it, make sure you listen in to hear his cool story.

We end the episode with Dan talking about the two most iconic movies from his childhood. He starts a conversation about how the impracticality of a gun in a movie makes it more memorable to people who watch. Logan retouches on a previous episode about the takedown lever action rifle from John Wick 4, Mad Pig Customs reached out and set the record straight on if it’s a real gun or a fantasy gun. Make sure to listen through the end of the podcast to see the answer on this awesome gun.

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On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles deer hunting podcast, Dan catches up with Jeremy Dinsmore of the Antler Up podcast to discuss the results of his recent out of state scouting mission. The guys kick off the episode the only way then know how, by an in-depth conversation about college football and the realignment of conferences. Then Dan asks Jeremy a couple really dumb questions about his last name and how it reminds him of beef stew. Finally, the guys get in to the meat and potatoes of the episode and talk about Jeremy's recent scouting trip to Ohio looking for places to hunt on public property. Jeremy explains what he found, when he plans on going back to hunt, what he thinks his access routes will be, and how wind and thermals will impact all of his hunting decisions. This is an excellent episode where two serious hunters break down a piece of property and talk about the strategy Jeremy plans to use on this upcoming hunt.

Hey everyone, welcome to episode 189 of the Antler Up Podcast!

On this week's episode I was joined by Alex and Jeff of Vantage Point Archery.  Jeff is one of the owners and Alex is the marketing manager for VPA.  Nothing like getting a chance to speak with individuals that truly care so much about archery and bowhunting.  During this conversation you will hear the passion and drive that Jeff has when it comes to both of these communities.  You will also get to hear Alex speak about the new Omega broadhead and how she likes to keep things simple when it comes to her setup.  We get into various topics in this conversation, from the what and why of their products, setups, the archery/hunting community, working with Joel Turner and more.

We begin this episode by hearing Jeff and Alex share who VPA is and how they are a family run business out of Indiana.  You get to hear Jeff share some of his thoughts about his hunting setup and how he ultimately believes you just need to shoot what YOU feel is the best for you and enjoy shooting confidently!  They both share some specifics about some of the heads they offer and the current affairs in bowhunting.  Both also share the experience they had with Joel Turner recently and how that has helped them and we wrap the conversation up with what this upcoming year looks like for both individuals as well as VPA. So, tune in and listen to some stories and a fun conversation with Alex and Jeff and make sure to follow along with what VPA is doing over at VPARCHERY.COM!  Enjoy this fun episode and see you next week! 

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On this week's episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman, we are taking a slightly different course. With deer season right around the corner, we've been focused on preparation. From strategies to harvest your target, to meat preparation, we've got you covered for this fall. But everything revolves around filling an antlered deer tag these days. What about antlerless deer? Are enough being harvested in your area?

This week's guest is Dustin Kieffer from Mark M Kieffer and Son. Dustin is a third generation grain farmer in central Pennsylvania, farming around 3200 acres. After a quick back story on the operation, we dive into a controversial topic - too many deer. This episode does not have any motive or suggestion to the problem. It's simply to provide you the listener, a different perspective in the community. We discuss the changes in deer pressure over the previous decades, and how this operation is adjusting it's farming practices to the ever growing deer population in this region of the state.  We as deer hunters are not the only ones who appreciate deer. Some people depend on us harvesting them for their income!

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Can you believe it?! 100 EPISODES!!!

To celebrate, Josh talks with Pierce Nelles to share some big news and talk about their favorites from the last 100 episodes. Thank you so much for your support over the years! We look forward to keeping the fresh Wisconsin-based content flowing!

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On this episode of The Western Rookie Podcast, Brian Talks with Jeff Cordero about the fast paced life of being a NASCAR Pit Crew and Elk Hunter

Jeff is a full time NASCAR Tire Changer for the #24 car pit crew and also an avid elk hunter. Brian and Jeff talk about the intense training it takes to do both, and how being a NASCAR pit crew member only allows for a few days in the mountains at a time. Jeff shares his strategy for hunting elk with only a few days, from pre-scouting the unit to pre-made game plans for how to get an elk off the mountain and where he is going to take it on his way back to the airport for his next race. Check out the links below to follow Jeff’s journey and his YouTube Channel!

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This week on the Missouri Woods & Water Podcast Nate gets the pleasure of speaking with Joel Turner, founder of Shot IQ, a system to control and overcome target panic.  Joel first gets into his background and how this all came about.  Then we dive into archery and the age old problem alot of us have, buck fever, and steps Joel wants people to think about when shooting their bows.  From practice to the money shot, we as humans are susceptible to this issue, and Joel has started a process to help eliminate that.  Thanks to Joel for coming on and sharing his knowledge and thanks for listening!

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In this episode, Jon Teater (Whitetail Landscapes) and Colin Koskinen (Legendary Habitat) discuss Box Blinds and what Colin prefers to install on his client properties. Jon discusses his opinion on 360 hunting blinds and what he prefers. Colin and Jon discuss poor soils and what are the options for folks that want to change their food plots for the better.

Colin discusses the importance of a cover crop and why it's essential for food plotters. Colin provides options for those that are dealing with low pH and how to remedy this much quicker with specific products. Jon explains his lineage with food plots and how he has been able to overcome high costs with simple food plots that regenerate and rejuvenate soils.

Colin discussed the struggles and difficulties with a no-till drill and why an expensive piece of equipment might not be the right choice for those trying to plant their fields. Colin discusses both sandy and clay soils and what strategies you might consider when planting certain crops. Colin and Jon discuss seed options that work well in producing better root matter and increasing the potential for organic material.

Colin identifies the type of foliar sprays he is using and the results that were achieved. Colin explains side by side comparisons when using foliar sprays and results identify benefits with one choice versus the other.  Jon provides an option to draw deer to your property with a new technique that makes food plots more attractive.  Colin explains an option to improve portions of your property beyond food plots and simple tactics that will improve vegetation. Colin provides several options to improve your property with other options most have not heard about.

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In this episode, Ricky and Hollywood have a chat with Sam Soholt of Public Land Tees and the main topic of conversation is Conservation. 

Sam and his brother Josh have dedicated much of their lives to conserving wildlife, as well as preserving the tradition of the hunt. Instead of reinventing the wheel, they started a campaign to raise conservation funds known as “Stamp It Forward”. The campaign has contributed to the purchase of thousands of Federal Duck Stamps, infusing tens of thousands of dollars into Wetland Conservation. Of those dollars, 98% by law, must be used for Wetland Conservation. 

As Sam mentions, “What’s good for the bird, is good for the herd”. Wetland conservation provides habitat for over 700 different species of animals, including small and big game. This year, they have stepped it up a notch with the 100 Mile Duck Ruck. Sam will hike 100 miles, through the Prairie Pothole region, in an attempt to earn the funds pledged for the campaign. Sam is swinging for the fences to raise $100,000! Head over to publiclandtees.com/duckruck to participate. Link will also be in our bio. 

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This week of Michigan Wild Joe Davis and Nate have a great time talking about the upcoming deer season. Joe and Nate share a similar mindset when it comes to passing bucks and holding out for a deer.

As the season is fast approaching they dive into how they feel right now for the upcoming fall and what their expectations are. Joe's goals don't seem to change if he is hunting out of state, state land, or even private land. He is after a mature buck and is ok with not punching his tag.

Throughout the podcast there are discussions about the tactics they use and how they feel about a wide variety of topics.

Overall this episode is about two guys who both share a passion for bowhunting and love to get after it at a high level.

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In this week’s [UNCENSORED] podcast by GoWild, we talk about total solar eclipses, bears, and the GoWild x Federal Ammunition sweepstakes weekend! We open the episode with Dan talking all about his upcoming plans for the 2024 total solar eclipse. He talks all in detail about his first time experiencing a total eclipse and just how amazing it was. Listen in to hear his favorite parts about it. He gives some pointers on finding out the perfect spots on where to experience this for yourself and how he believes everyone needs to experience it at least once in their life.

Next up Derek tells all about his recent trip to Tennessee to scout for bears and fish! While bear scouting he found an absolute gem of a fishing spot that yielded an awesome time catching small mouths. Judging by the map this spot is rarely ever fished and he could definitely tell by how they reacted. The fishing was good enough that next year he’s already planning a two-day float trip down the river. He also spends some time talking about the tooth data of his bear he harvested in Colorado last year. Super interesting information on the average age of bears that were harvested in Colorado last season.

Closing out this episode Jacob talks about the trip with Craig Arnold the winner of the GoWild x Federal Ammunition sweepstakes and their weekend with Jim Gilliland. Talking about an eye opening experience learning tons of information, Jacob definitely has some easier ways to sight in his rifle this season! Jim gave some awesome tips on using a tripod in various shooting situations to create a shooting bench as well as some long range shooting pointers for Jacob and Craig.

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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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We live in a technology driven world these days, so why not use that technology to our advantage? Rhett Acker of Oklahoma Drone Recovery Company joins John on the Oklahoma Outdoors Podcast this week to talk about how drones could help you recover more deer. Rhett was well prepared for this episode and brought a lot of knowledge to the table. Not just about recovering deer, but also animal behavior, and even more importantly the laws surrounding recovering animals with drone and thermal technology. 

One thing John wanted to be sure to cover in this episode, is the advantages and disadvantages of both tracking dogs and drones when it comes to recovering downed game. Rhett actually sought out dog owners to learn from them and get their take on the subject as well. Whether you are pro or anti more technology in hunting, this is an important episode to listen to. While there are certainly advantages to using tools like drones in the outdoors, there is definitely an open door for them to be used in the wrong way and Rhett does a great job of covering that topic as well. 

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On this episode of the Hunting Gear Podcast, Dan talks with public land bowhunter Rendell Erik about the gear he uses every year. The guys get in to a conversation about how he chooses his gear, what his purchases decisions are like, are they get in to specific products like boots, arrows, bows, and climbing sticks.

Rendell is a big dude, and at 6'8" he explains that sometimes it can difficult to find clothing, boots, and archery equipment that fit his size. Another awesome episode where Dan talks with a serious hunting nut. Enjoy!

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On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan is joined by the the host of the Missouri Woods & Water Podcast, Nate Thomas. Nate currently has a big shooter buck showing up in daylight on camera just about every day on a new property. Nate gives us a breakdown about the property and where he thinks this buck is living. However, there are couple issues with this property that could throw a wrench in to his strategy. First, he can only access it through one side of the property. Second, he has to walk through open ag ground before he can get to the timber. Third, the landowner thing that once the crops are out, the bucks seem to leave. This is an in-depth conversation about how Nate is going to approach this property in hopes of putting an arrow in to his #1 buck.

Over the last couple of years, new opportunities to chase velvet bucks have opened up for southern hunters. One of the earliest is found in the great state of Tennessee. Each year, hunters have the chance to hunt velvet bucks in August on private lands with archery tackle or on some select public lands within Tennessee's CWD unit. While the conditions are anything but pleasant, unpressured deer with a more layed-back August temperament make the hunt worth while. 

In this episode of the Southern Way Hunting Podcast, Josh talks with Taylor Philpot and Justin Grogan of Revive Outdoors about their TN velvet hunt success. Both guys were able to fill their tags with velvet bucks, but that's where the similarities in their stories end. For this episode, the guys share a bit about Revive Outdoors, how they became hunting buddies, and the story of Justin's velvet 8 point buck. 

Make sure to tune in next week to hear the rest of the story, how Taylor finally punched his tag, and what advice Taylor and Justin have for those who might want to try their hand at the Tennessee velvet season. 

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Early season whitetails. Some people hate 'em. Some people love 'em. Everyone agrees that deer hunting early season can be a challenge. While it's true that success rates in the early season are lower than say the first week of November, the early season really does provide a great opportunity to arrow a great buck while others are still waiting for it to "feel like fall".

The challenges of hunting the early season have led many to overthink what's actually pretty simple. Notice I didn't say it's easy. It can be really, really tough. But it is simple. And in this episode of the How to Hunt Deer Podcast, Josh talks with Tony Peterson about some very simple and proven tactics for bowhunting early season whitetails. Enjoy!

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On this episode of The Nomadic Outdoorsman Dan talks with avid hunters and Scheels team members Jeff Miller and Kevin Deetz about their love for the outdoors and expanding hunting through big business.

Jeff and Kevin are on the Buying Team as well as the Store Set Team for Scheels where they help start new locations and build the culture around the Scheels brand. Jeff and Kevin are whitetail archery hunters at heart with a passion to pursue a variety of other game animals around the country. Dan and Sam sit down with Jeff and Kevin to talk about the efficiency and passion under which Scheels locations operate and their individual desire to be in the outdoors and create amazing encounters with North America’s big game animals. Dan invites Jeff on one of his dream hunts to find big elk sheds out west.

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In this episode of the Whitetail Experience, the guys get together to talk final summer prep before season starts. They discuss Andy's trail cam prep, Rick's elk prep progress and getting done the summer honey due projects before fall.  

Other topics include stand hunting vs saddle hunting talk with Andy, out of state hunting issues when dealing with game laws, out of state of hunting plans for 2023, oaks and summer scouting thought, carrying fewer climbing sticks, and thoughts on mobile hunting.  

On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan goes solo as he talks about his recent struggles and his big buck strategies. Dan kicks off the show by sharing how happy he is that all of his kids are back in school allowing him to get more focused on work and the upcoming season. Next, Dan walks us through his recent struggles with shoulder pain and how it has affected his archery practice and preparation for his upcoming bowhunts. Despite his shoulder pain, Dan has a lot to look forward to now that he has confirmation that his #1 hit list buck from last year is back and even bigger than last year.

Lastly, Dan talks about his experience touring one of the best whitetail farms in the country. He explains how much time, energy, money, and passion goes in to managing deer on that working farm. Very interesting and eye opening experience.

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This week the Paul sits down with Seth from the Sirius Archery company.  Seth isn’t new to the show, but leading into the upcoming archery Whitetail season, Paul wanted to sit down and go over some updates, reminders, and all things arrow set up.   This is a good old fashion archery BS session.

Not a ton of news around the state this week, but we are inching ever closer to the opening of our hunting seasons Some key dates to keep in mind:

September 1- Openning Day for Squirrel, Dove, Common Gallinule, Wilsons Snipe

September 2- Early Waterfowl

September 9- DSA Deer Archery

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In this week’s No Lowballers podcast by GoWild presented by GunBroker.com, we’re talking all about Russian Cold War Weapons! 

If one of us disappears by the end of the show, you know why. We open up with a discussion about how exactly to pronounce Makarov, pretty sure we still don’t have it down yet! Logan and Allen go into a discussion of the origin of the Makarov. From the ammo to the firearm itself, the Makarov has a super interesting background. With an extremely long shelf life from 1951 until present, the Makarov has been a staple in Russia and other communist countries. Dan asks a question about manufacturers of Makarovs specifically during the Cold War, the motto was if the government says you make Makarovs...you make Makarovs. 

Then we pivot to the Stechkin APS, a select-fire machine pistol, by your fourth shot you’re sending lead at passing planes! The Stechkin had a very short shelf life, mostly due to the complete impracticality of them specifically in military scenarios, albeit they are super fun guns to shoot. While you can still find a Stechkin today, they are nowhere near as widely available as the Makarov, with many bringing a very large premium. 

We spend some time talking movies and how the bad guys always have the Russian firearms! Spoiler alert, if the good guy pulls out a Makarov, chances are he won’t be the good guy for long. Do you know of a movie where the good guy carried a Makarov? Another movie easter egg proves that we may have some double agents at the table, listen in to see how we know who it is! 

Allen gives us a run down on Russian surplus guns available on GunBroker.com and how the market is changing due to parts kits being harder to source. 

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Hey everyone, welcome to episode 188 of the Antler Up Podcast!

On this week's episode I was joined by Byron Horton from The Whitetail Experience.  Byron is a guest that I am extremely excited to have on the show! I have been watching Bryon’s YouTube videos the last few years and tune into his podcast whenever he drops them right here on the Sportmen’s Empire! This is one of those episodes where you name it, we talked about it when it comes to hunting whitetails! From the struggles of last season, mobile gear, the pay to play, self-filming and getting the last minute pieces together for this upcoming season, we talked about it!  

We begin this episode by hearing Byron discuss some of the struggles he encountered last season and if there are any goals heading into this upcoming year.  We dive into some early season hunts that can be possible for Byron and the struggles with hunting during the early season.  We get into what Byron is doing right now to make sure everything is good to go for the year and what steps are needed to dial in your setup with all the gear before the year begins.  We also get into self-filming talk and this was really great to hear because I believe Byron does a hell of a job with the camera and telling a story through the lens.  If you haven’t had the chance to watch any of his videos, this evening go to YouTube and check them out! Some freaking awesome hunts! Byron also shares information regarding his Uncut series which is also on his YouTube channel…..So, tune in and listen to some stories and a fun conversation with Byron and make sure to follow along with what he is doing over at The Whitetail Experience!  Enjoy this fun episode and see you next week! 

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On this week's episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsmen, Mitch starts off with an update on season preparation.  Nothing like waiting until the last minute to get stands, plots, and more ready for opening day!  Habitat management and private land hunting strategy are something Mitch enjoys deeply, and these recent projects got him fired up; prompting a little bit of philosophical argument between private land and public land hunting.  At the end of the day, do what you love!

The main course of this episode Mitch is joined by Nick Otto, host of the Huntavore podcast on Sportsmen's Empire Podcast Network.  Prior to marriage and kids, Mitch used to butcher deer within 1-2 days of harvesting during early season when the weather was warm.  Now, it takes a bit more planning to accommodate processing into daily life.  Processors are always an option, but if you enjoy doing it yourself and want to save some coin, this episode may help you out!  Nick discusses the proper measures to take after the shot during the early season.  We navigate field dressing, skinning, quartering, cleaning, aging, temperature, and more.  Lastly, if you do not have a walk-in cooler, Nick provides some excellent tips on how to turn household appliances into a poor man's deer cooler, buying you time to process!  This is a fantastic episode for quality table fare! 

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Hunting season is one week closer, and to get you fired up, we've got an awesome success story from Wisconsin native Jake Mersberger. Jake grew up hunting southern Wisconsin. In recent years, his job has required him to move and travel, which has opened up opportunities for him to chase whitetails and turkeys in several different states. In 2022, Jake headed to Nebraska where he was able to catch up to a GIANT 12 point on public dirt.  Enjoy!

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On this episode of The Western Rookie Podcast, Brian talks with Derek Abrahamson about Big Game from Washington to Africa and everything in between!

Derek is a wildlife biologist for his local Tribe in Washington State and helps manage the Reservation’s natural resources and wildlife. Derek is an avid hunter and has been on some amazing hunts from limited-entry elk on his reservation to an African Safari with his family. Derek and Brian talk about broadhead differences between large and small animals, the different ways the Tribe manages their wildlife to keep the quality of the game high, and what happens when Derek gets calls about bears caught in a trap. Check out the links below to see more of Derek’s adventures!

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In this episode, Jon Teater (Whitetail Landscapes) and Eric Hansen (Just Hunt Club) discuss Box Blinds and why they are a primary consideration for hunters. Eric explains how he started with man-made box blinds and why he has changed to manufactured build blinds.  Eric explains his style of hunting and the benefit of hunting blinds and how manufactured blinds have made hard to hunt areas much easier.

Eric explains why he prefers wooden platforms versus metal stands. Eric identifies the height of his blinds and Jon discusses why box blinds within food plots, like corn, may not be the best option for hunters. Eric discusses using terrain and vegetation to create cover around a blind and how to create movement patterns that move deer more efficiently toward and past blinds.

Eric identifies pros and cons of each type of manufactured blind and what attributes of each blind he uses that are beneficial. Eric explains why Redneck blinds are his predominant choice on his property and how he is excited to use their larger version. Eric explains crop rotations and how he uses corn and why interseeding into corn is very difficult for most. Therefore, it is important to think about food plot layout and food preferences.

Eric and Jon discuss deer hunting differences in locations they are familiar with and the safety benefits of hunting out of a box blind. Each contributor gets into various topics about taking kids hunting, as well as other styles of hunting and things they are focused on this upcoming season.

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We are very excited to get the chance to talk with no other than Jason Phelps on the Missouri Woods & Water Podcast this week.  Nate and Micah got to sit down with Jason and discuss all kinds of fun things.  We get into our bow set ups, then naturally talk about elk with him, and also talk about Jason's first whitetail experience last season.  This episode was a blast to record and we hope you have as much fun listening as we did recording it.  

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It felt like the day would never come, but the 2023 deer season is underway! Professional archer Chris Hammond is this week's guest on the Oklahoma Outdoors Podcast, and he has quite a September ahead of him. This episode timed out perfectly with John's upcoming trip to Nebraska as well, so the guys get together to talk about early season velvet hunts. This year Chris will be hunting Tennessee's early velvet season, Kentucky's early September season, and then he heads west to Wyoming with several of the Mathew's team shooters to chase mule deer. 

John's only September hunt is his trip to Nebraska which he hopes to now make a yearly tradition. The guys talk about early season topics like hunting bed to food patterns, corn vs beans, water holes, and how terrible mosquitoes can be when hunting so early in the season. They take a little time to discuss Oklahomas proposed velvet season and the effect it could have on the state's hunters and deer herd.

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In this week’s [UNCENSORED] podcast by GoWild, we talk about the upcoming hunting season. We start off with Dan Johnson getting into a story about hostile horses that he deals with on a piece of property he hunts. These horses absolutely do not want to see Dan coming through. From messing with his truck, making tons of noise in the woods, all the way to even picking him up! Yes, you read that correctly! Listen in to see how a horse picked him up completely off the ground while he was trying to whitetail hunt!

Next up Brayden talks about getting out and scouting for this upcoming hunting season. He talks about the

logistics of how he’s figuring out where these big mature bucks are and where he can get to them on a chokepoint. With some real dandies on camera this season, he’s super excited to go after them! Dan and Brayden get into a talk about how helpful it is to pattern mature does that then help you pattern the mature bucks. Dan speaks adamantly about just how important this is and how many people do not take the time to do so. If you can pattern your mature does early season, it could potentially pay off huge dividends during the rut.

We end our episode with Derek telling all about his recent troubles getting his bow dialed in. Different sights, same issues! What do you think was causing his bow to shoot low every shot? Hunting season is just around the corner, make sure to subscribe to hear all our upcoming hunting content.

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Tony Fellows hopped on Michigan Wild this week to share his experience river fishing. Tony's first memory of fishing was heading to the river with his dad where they targeted trout. Unlike Nate who grew up pond and small lake fishing and has very limited river fishing experience.

Through this episode Nate and Tony go over some of the basics of river fishing, including what to look for and tactics to use for certain fish. Fly fishing is really where Tony has settled over the years and shares different technics he uses throughout the year. Tony also goes into more detail of how he breaks down a river and how to do some river scouting. Which Nate realizes has similarities to breaking down a property for whitetails or other game animals.

Nate and his wife Ashley really hope to join Tony on a river this fall, and look forward to the adventure and the learning experience.

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Shiny Objects is all about our current obsession. The Shiny Object could be a piece of gear, an upcoming adventure, a good book, or simply finding better ways to get through everyday life. The sky is the limit when it comes to an individuals current Shiny Object, and we never know where the conversation will take us. 

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On this episode of Huntavore, Nick is joined by fellow Michigander and new Host on MichiganWild Podcast, Nate Rozeveld. Nate is a family man who lives and breathes the outdoors. Nate has conditioned his life around seasons, so he can maximize the right time. The guys talk about several topics, and eventually settle on the meat vs antler chat, where they are able to agree some very foundational terms. Nick of course dives into whether Nate processes his game or takes it in, and is quite impressed with how Nate handles his shoulders. So dive into the great chat about hunting in Michigan, on this episode of Huntavore. Nick is joined by Fellow Sportsmen’s Empire Host, Nate Roseveld. He comes to us from the Michigan Wild Podcast and hopes to bring some excitement to feed. Nate has his fingers in many different things that keep busy outdoors. Having a passion for small game and running dogs, of course chasing mature whitetails, and is contemplating upping his angling, Nate has his hands full of topics to talk about. Nick was impressed that Nate, when given the chance, will process his own venison. Being a bit of a novice in the kitchen, Nate does enjoy making meat sticks and jerky. A meat treat guy at its finest. While he does skit the chance to make some hard earned wild game for his fellow hosts in the Emperor’s Table Pot Luck with chicken wings, Nate delivers on his use of shoulders. Smoking first and wrapping at the end, Nate gives a taste of how we all could approach those whitetail front quarters. You can catch Nate on the Michigan Wild Podcast, on Sportsmen’s Empire.

On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, we chat with Ricky Brule a passionate hunter and the marketing force behind Vapor Trail Archery. Like most hunter profiles, we get to hear about Ricky's hunting origin story as a kid who was interested in archery and bowhunting. Ricky talks about recently being diagnosed ADHD and the benefit archery brings to himself and others with that diagnosis. Ricky along with "Hollywood" just kicked off a new podcast called "The Range" that explores both hunting and target archery. Just another awesome interview with a serious and passionate bowhunter.

In this episode of the Southern Way Hunting Podcast, Josh talks with Stephen Cordaro of Hunt Solo Public about early season southern bucks & travel hunts. Stephen is what you might call a grinder. Whether it's shooting, fitness, scouting, or hunting, Stephen is always pushing himself, striving to get just a little bit better. In this episode, the guys discuss Stephen's love for chasing public land whitetails both in the south and across the country, how Stephen approaches early season hunts in the southeast, and what he's doing right now to make sure he's in peak physical condition. Enjoy!

Ever wish you could piece together on of those DREAM seasons? Like one where you get to hunt FOUR DIFFERENT destination whitetail states in a single year? Such is the case for John Hudspeth for the 2023-2024 season. John is the host of the Oklahoma Outdoors Podcast and knows a thing or two about whitetails. His success speaks for itself, and he regularly kills top-tier bucks. But this year, John will be testing his bowhunting skills in a broad range of new settings. John will be hunting September whitetails in Nebraska, chasing prerut bucks in Oklahoma, hitting the peak rut in Iowa, then back to Oklahoma and Texas for post rut and late season action. Tune in to hear more about John's plans, his thought process surrounding his strategy, and exactly what his goals are for this year. Enjoy!

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In this week’s No Lowballers podcast by GoWild presented by GunBroker.com, we’re talking about how military technology impacted the way we hunt today. In this week’s No Lowballers podcast by GoWild presented by GunBroker.com, we’re talking about how military technology impacted the way the modern outdoorsman hunts today. We dive in with an integral part of the hunting industry: optics. Allen starts with Leupold, who at one point in time was the largest provider of small arms optics for the US Military. He tells us about the differences between optics that are military spec and optics that are consumer based with some military features. Logan spends some time talking about the Nydar Model 47 Shotgun sight, which is based on a military aviation sight, that was scaled down for shotguns. Next, Allen speaks on military bolt-action surplus rifles that were modified into hunting rifles. These guns were very inexpensive, which led to hundreds of thousands of these guns being sporterized. This conversation led us to Logan sharing a book from 1963, called “How to Convert Military Rifles” or in Logan’s words “How to Destroy a Military Firearm.” These books covered multiple different makes and models of military rifles and every step on how to convert them to a deer gun. Have you ever run across one of these sporterized rifles? We’d love to know if so! Brad brings up the modern sporting rifle field and how the AR-15 is a modern take on sporterizing a military rifle. From small game all the way to big game, the AR-15 has become a staple in the outdoor industry. Offering a ton of customization options and versatility, the AR-15 style rifle has boomed in the outdoors with many companies offering options specifically built for game and ready for consumers to take the woods. We end with a conversation on the first recruits in the Revolutionary War being men who grew up hunting. Brad speaks on how the Lewis & Clark Expedition looked specifically for rugged outdoorsmen and how those skillsets later converted well over to military. Allen ends up going through some amazing options for modern sporting rifles available on GunBroker.com If you like what you’re hearing, please leave us a rating and review!! The No Lowballers podcast is a brand new joint venture between GoWild and GunBroker.com to explore the history and heritage of firearms. We hope to expose you to the vintage guns of the golden age along with newer, modern

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On this episode of The Nomadic Outdoorsman Dan and Sam continue their live podcast recordings in Wisconsin with Bailey and Gavin to chat about everything that Wisconsin has to offer.

Gavin and Bailey are die hard hunters that together hold the Minnesota state record female harvested turkey and the Wisconsin state record wolf. They love chasing everything that has an open season and especially love running their hounds. The group discusses the array of wildlife that Northern Wisconsin produces and talks about past and future hunts as they look forward to the 2023 season.

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On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan talks with serious bowhunter Joel Burham AKA Whitetail Fit. Born and raised in eastern Nebraska, at an early age Joel became interested in hunting, specifically bowhunting. The guys kick off the episode by talking about hunting access, tag allocation, and the never ending resident vs. non-resident debate.

Joel talks about his learning curve with deer hunting and a couple of his "ah-ha moments" like learning how to hunt scrape lines. As he started to find success, Joel talks about expanding his bowhunting adventures and hunting other species. The guys wind down the episode talking about the idea of Whitetail Fit and fitness in general. Another great episode with a passionate hunter. Enjoy!

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On this week's episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman, Mitch speaks with none other than Mr. Whitetail himself, Larry Weishuhn. Larry is an award winning outdoor writer and professional biologist who has forgotten more about whitetails then most folks will ever know. Mitch and Larry reconnect after meeting a year ago at a local game dinner where Larry spoke, and begin by discussing Larry's one hunting trip to Potter County Pennsylvania. 

We discuss whitetail biology and hunting experiences throughout Larry's career. Also, tactics from spot and stalk to rattling, and how whitetail biology as well as hunting pressure can impact their success. We also discuss our favorite hunts outside of whitetails including black bear and a story which combines flintlock muzzleloaders and yogi bear. Thanks for tuning in!

On this week's episode I was joined by Mr. Kansas Jon Landwehr!  Jon resides in Kansas where over the last three years he has killed TWO 200+ deer and one 170+! This year Jon, Tyler Wilbur and Angelo Giannoi are going to be traveling all over the country filming their hunts for their brand Legacy Pursuit.  We get to hear what Jon has planned and all the stories, lessons and strategies Jon used killing his 3 giant KS bucks!!

We begin this episode by getting an introduction to Jon and hear how he learned the ins and outs to hunting Kansas from a very young age.  From Jon’s description of where he hunts, it is completely different from what I grew up hunting and hunting to this day.  So hearing his style and the strategy for how he hunts these giant whitetails was something I had to hear.   Following this up, we get into breaking down the stories, and the main takeaways for killing his past three bucks.  Two of them shared a similar story in that they were taken early, compared to the one last year Jon had to really grind the year out to finally catch up to him.  In between these stories we hear Jon talk about the buck that he and his son were after and what ultimately led to him not getting a chance at this public land buck.  We wrap things up hearing about Jon’s upcoming plans and what is in store for Legacy Pursuit…..So, tune in and listen to some stories and a fun conversation with Jon!  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 the guys sit down to discuss what they have been up to.  Paul’s deer season may have come to a screeching halt with one swing of the bat. Learn about how Paul’s homerun may have put him on the IR for the near future.  Both guys spent some time shooting prior to Paul’s injury, as the season quickly approaches.  Reminder that the start of the 2023 seasons is right around the corner with September 1 kicking off some of the first opportunites for small game and such.

The meat and potatoes comes from a great conversation with elite archer Chris Jay.  Chris has worked with the guys over at Working Class Bow Hunter, as well as many other top notch archers in the industry. He’s spent years in and around the archery scene as was nice enough to come on and give some pointers to the guys.  Hopefully you can find some insight that is valuable for you this year in the woods.

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Everybody loves a good hunting story. They allow us to relive hunts from the past, and bring others into those special memories. But not all hunting stories are created equal. Some, in fact, are a good as they are painful. Such is the case for Julian Young's hunt for a buck he called "The Big 6." After tons of encounters, years of history and trail camera photos, and a single minded focus on taking this giant whitetail, the story finally came to a bittersweet end in the spring turkey woods. Tune in for all the details and to hear the lessons Julian learned while chasing "The Big 6."

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On this episode of The Western Rookie Podcast, Brian and guest Kade Cleverly chat about archery hunting and getting fired up for elk season in a few weeks!

Kade is a diehard hunter and you can tell by all the pictures in his Instagram that he spends most of his freetime out on the mountains! Brian and Kade both love archery elk hunting the most and talk about the up coming season. The guys cover everything from spike camp vs day hunting to the right broadheads for big bulls. Check out the links below to follow Kade’s adventures.

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In this episode, Jon Teater (Whitetail Landscapes) and Rocky Burrus (SA Farm Management Service) discuss Box Blinds and why they are a primary consideration for hunters. Rocky explains the benefits of box blinds and how it creates better opportunities to hunt with friends and family. Rocky discusses the box blinds setup and the insulation benefits. Rocky breaks down how to increase the longevity of the blind and how to preserve wood or why metal blinds may be a better option.

Jon discusses his opinion on box blinds and how he installs blinds and what lessons he has learned over the years. Rocky discusses build and commercial blinds and the price differences. Rocky explains how some individually built blinds may not survive being tipped over. Rocky explains the difference in windows and a better material to use on your setups. Rocky discusses durability and how man made blinds may afford you a better option after being damaged.

Jon discusses the pros and cons of having a blind and what failures he sees in various types of the blinds. Jon explains his long-term perspective on maintenance and comparables when it comes to material and longevity. Rocky explains window setups that are quieter to most manufactured blinds. Rocky and Jon discuss the visual disadvantages to box blinds and what individuals tend to focus on when buying a blind.

Rocky discusses anchoring blinds and his technique that reduces blow overs. Jon explains how to set up a blind that is portable and allows for leveling. Rocky explains how to level you blind and what footprint he prefers to help stabilize the blind afield. Rocky breaks down pricing of his blinds and how competitive manmade blinds can be.

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This week on the Missouri Woods & Water podcast Nate gets to talk with Cheyne Matzenbacher with the National Deer Association about a topic that many of us worry about.....how drought can impact deer health and antler growth.  Cheyne gets into all kinds of detail about how a dry summer and growing season can impact a herds health, specifically bucks and their antler growth and health.  He also talks about the impact it can have on deer movement as well as fawn survival.  This show is packed full of great information from Cheyne.  Thanks for listening!

Welcome to episode one of the Southern Way Hunting Podcast! On this show, you’ll hear hunting tactics, stories and strategies from hunters across the south. Our aim is to sharpen our skills as hunters and outdoorsmen, become more efficient and effective in pursuit of our craft, and even have a little fun while we’re at it. And of course, no matter the pursuit, we focus on doing things the southern way.

In this first episode of the Southern Way Hunting Podcast, host Josh Raley talks with Dan Johnson about southern hunting and southern hunting culture. 

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If you've been hunting very long, you've probably though to yourself, "Man, I wish someone else could see what I'm seeing out here!" And so the desire to self film is born. There are lots of options out there for filming your hunts, from professional grade camcorders to cell phone mounts, and each option has its pros and cons. But if you're looking for an affordable, simple, lightweight option that will still provide top notch video and sound quality, TACTACAM's point of view cameras are your best bet. So in this episode of the How to Hunt Deer Podcast, Josh talks with Zoe Phillips from TACTACAM about self filming hunts and TACTACAM's line of cameras. 

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In this week’s No Lowballers podcast by GoWild presented by GunBroker.com, we’re talking all about handgun history and even let a few weird gun words fly!

In this week’s No Lowballers podcast by GoWild presented by GunBroker.com, we’re talking all about hand guns including their history and the evolution to today’s gun. Alan jumps right in with a history of hand cannons! Early hand cannons emerged in the 14th century with a flower vase design that necked down smaller. Originally designed for use with arrows, which did not work well, they evolved to anything that hurt being loaded such as: gravel, chain, or nails.

Logan goes through the timeline of early hand guns. Starting with Hand Cannons that were extremely uncontrollable and inefficient. Much of early handguns was trial and error to see what worked or didn’t work. The next evolution was Matchlock which is a very simple design but with a constant lit match it was an extremely limited design. Some of the Matchlock downfalls included being put out by rain, potentially catching your own coat on fire, or even worse – showing the enemies exactly where you are!

Jacob asks an important question about effective range of early hand guns. Allen and Logan bring up the multitude of scenarios that play into that question. Are you shooting nails or chain? Everything out of a hand-cannon would have different effective distances but overall the consensus is if within conversational distance it would be much like the modern hand gun.

We speak on the purpose of early handguns. On the battlefield hand-cannons were more to spook cavalry vs actual effectiveness. When speaking of the wheellock, generally it was more of a boutique “Bar B Q” gun. Owned mostly by very wealthy individuals who had these custom built more as a conversational piece. They were extremely inefficient to shoot, imagine shooting a 2x4!

Next, we’re talking about the flintlock! Allen speaks of some of the flintlocks you can find on Gunbroker.com along with their price ranges. Allen tells us all about the different options for early hand guns. Flintlocks, Wheellocks, Matchlocks, and even Hand Cannons are available at a wide price range depending where you’d like to start your collection. He speaks on the Germanic Wheellock which was the sweet spot of them being produced.

 We close the episode with all sorts of weird gun words. Touch-holes?? Nipples?? What are some of your favorite weird gun words?

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This Episode is with Chris Weist of PA.  Chris has sold all of his compounds and picking up the stick bow.  We talk about the transition and steps needed to make this upcoming season a good one.  We also discuss out of state hunting.  Late summer deer hunting preparation.  Scouting and Chris's approach to the coming fall.  

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On this week's episode I was joined by Jeff Cordero!  You may have seen Jeff on YouTube where he makes some really great content regarding archery and hunting but you may also have seen him working in the pit on the racetrack for the 24 car on the weekends.  Jeff and I had a really fun conversation about life, archery, hunting and more! 

We begin this episode by getting an introduction to Jeff and hear how he is in the position he is with his job in the Nascar world.  This was a unique and refreshing conversation, which I am thrilled Jeff shared with us.  Following this up, we get into when Jeff picked up a bow and started hunting.  You can hear the passion and love he has for heading out west hunting elk, but also how much he enjoys hunting whitetails in North Carolina.  This past year Jeff was the 1st Phorm athlete winner of their outdoor challenge they held where he competed in archery and fitness activities and won $10,000!  We get caught up about that event, TAC events and where he will be hunting this upcoming year.  With his job schedule Jeff has some hard dates to go in and out of the field.  So, hearing how he plans these trips and prepares was awesome!  We wrap things up hearing the importance of learning to work on your own bow equipment or at the minimum learn to tie in a d-loop, etc.  I thoroughly enjoyed this conversation and I believe you will as well! Jeff is a good dude, who loves archery and hunting.  We seem to have a lot in common…..So, tune in and listen to some stories and a fun conversation with Jeff!  Enjoy this fun episode and see you next week! 

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This week the guys sit down with Derek and Jacob of GoWild to discuss white tail deer hunting opportunities.  Both of these guys are skilled outdoorsman from the state to the south.  They cover the different season opportunities, the terrain, public vs. private, and more.  Kentucky isn’t that far away and offers some good early season opportunities! 

The news around the state is mostly from a few events happening soon.  Don’t forget about the Hero to the Line event on August 26.  A new event on September 9 for the Ohio Veterans Outdoors group who is hosting an archer skills shoot on September 9 in Holland Ohio. 

Andrew got out to do some coyote hunting last weekend and was able to connect on one.  Paul has been working on his archery technique and getting ready for the upcoming season.  Less than a month out from opening day in the DSA!!!

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On this week's episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman, Mitch talks with the executive director from Hunters Sharing the Harvest, Randy Ferguson.  Since 1991, HSH has received nearly 2 million pounds of donated venison provided to food banks and shelters; 200,000 pounds alone was donated during the 2022-23 deer season!  Randy shares how this grass roots program has grown over the past 30 years and where he believes they are headed.  You'll learn about deer processor involvement, hunter involvement, and how hunters can benefit thousands of people with quality lean protein!  This season, consider using one of your tags to donate meat to families in need.  You can find out all you need to participate in this episode, and for more information visit sharedeer.org.