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John had a heck of a trip to Nebraska to visit his sister and chase Merriam turkeys. On this week's uncut episode of the Oklahoma Outdoors podcast, John talks about the many times he got caught by gobblers with his pants down, multiple close calls, and how distracting all the deer sign was. It is almost hard to believe he didn't fill his tag after situations like walking up on birds midday, turkeys gobbling when he didn't have his bow, and even calling a long beard to 10 steps! He really has nothing to blame but himself.

Even after all the mishaps, it was still an incredible trip. He got to do a lot of scouting for both turkeys and deer, and got permission on yet another property for this fall. John also got to see the effects of EHD for himself, finding multiple deadheads while walking around scouting. It is truly incredible how diverse whitetails and turkeys are and all the places they can thrive, even when it seems the cards are stacked against them.

In this week’s [UNCENSORED] podcast by GoWild, we’re talking all things AI. We discuss several of the concerning questions such as what are the societal impacts, will we lose our jobs to AI, and will AI learn to code itself and take over humanity. The trouble is that we can no longer undo this thing and it’s here to stay. Which AI platform is the scariest one? Part of the problem with this now is that people already believe everything they see, how far will AI twist the truth? There is one silver lining amidst all this AI, tune in to find out what that is.

Now that we’ve terrorized you about the threat of AI, find out how we’re using it. If you’ve never utilized the “ask the community” feature in the GoWild App, this allows you to get answers to a specific question you have about a particular outdoor pursuit. We saw this as an opportunity to integrate our own version of AI, and have begun using and continually refining our own AI-inspired SquatchBot to help you get quick answers to your questions. SquatchBot is learning from the community and from previous posts along with scouring the internet for answers. Find out our goals for it, how it works, and what you can learn from it. We talk about one way specifically how he’s starting to really help members. There are some benefits from SquatchBot that GoWild members just can’t replicate, along with times when humans have the proper answer … and now you can have the best of both worlds!

Want to test him and try it for yourself, jump in the app and ask the community or send SquatchBot a DM!

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Deer hunting or turkey hunting, what's your favorite? For many of us, deer hunting is our first love. There's nothing like a crisp November morning in the stand, blind, or saddle to get the blood flowing. But for the hunter looking to broaden his horizons, there are tons of opportunities out there. While there are a wide variety of species to chase come fall and winter, there aren't very many seasons open as the temps warm up and the days grow longer. Enter spring turkey hunting. An absolute blast in its own right, turkey hunting is certainly a different ballgame than hunting whitetails. But what if I told you the spring turkey hunting can also make you a better deer hunter?

In this episode of the How to Hunt Deer Podcast, Josh and Pierce discuss ways that hunting spring gobblers can help you be a better deer hunter next fall. The guys discuss gear, terrain features, strategy, and talk a little about their upcoming hunt for turkey in WI. Enjoy!

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On this episode of the Limbhanger podcast, we're doing a debrief of some of our recent successful turkey hunts. Using his military background, Adam shares that during his time in the service, after every mission they would do a debrief to pick apart what they did right or wrong. In this week's episode, we're going to do the same.

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On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan is joined by Aaron Bleise of "The Fall" podcast to talk all things outdoors. This podcast is all over the place. The guys kick off the episode by letting you behind the curtain of their marriages and discuss what most of the arguments in their houses are about. This then leads in to a conversation about some of the different states that Arron has hunter over the years and witch ones are his favorites and why Michigan is if favorite. Mushrooms, turkey hunting, deer hunting, out of state hunts, and much more on this episode. Enjoy!

On this episode of the Hunting Gear Podcast, Dan talks with Jeff Miller of Vantage Point Archery about their company and their broadheads. The guys talk about how how VPA got it's start and how a machining company started to manufacture broadheads. Jeff breaks down how they came up with the design of their broadheads, the product testing that was involved, and how the first heads they brought to market were received by the public. VPA heads are machined from a single piece of material and Jeff talks about the benefits of this design. This episode talks a look behind the VAP curtain, enjoy!

Hunting has a variety of emotions relating to its mixture of being both a science and an art.  Many relate their hunting passion to their career choices.  But is passion the true metric for career decision?  This week on the Pennsylvania Woodsman we chat with Eric Lance from the HuntScience Podcast.  Eric is a biologist that consults with landowners privately and also is an associate biology professor.  Eric talks about how his passion for wildlife first drove his interest towards becoming a hunter - not the other way around.  Eric's career experience is a great testimony to learning the influence of our strengths and weaknesses before applying them in our own careers.

This allows us to transition into discussing the current projects Eric is working on.  Eric is well rounded in land, big game, small game, and waterfowl management.  He discusses the nesting success project he is doing with migratory birds and cites numerous examples of sound wildlife management through his own experiences.  Understanding carrying capacity, population dynamics, and the habitat requirements of a species is necessary to interpret data and make decisions.  It also is essential to understand what the most limiting factors are for a species - such as habitat loss.  Tune in to better understand how certain management practices Eric uses have a positive impact on the game species you love!

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This Podcast we have Dan Johnson on and we talk a wide range of topics.  We give Dan some rapid fire deer hunting questions.  We dive into 90s action movies and how they correlate to deer hunting.  We discuss buck fever a bit.  

We also hear a bit more about Dan's past and journey through the hunting industry.  We talk about the White Knuckle days and the early Wired to Hunt era.  We do BS a little about kids as well.

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Iowa hunting regulations updates

Dad life

Trail camera ban in Kansas 

Wired to Hunt the early days

Evolving as a deer hunter

Should you paint your face? 

On this episode of The Nomadic Outdoorsman Dan talks with a group of 5 hunting buddies that make up The Midwest Outdoor Chasers about their adventures in the outdoors.

This group of guys all grew up in the rural midwest and had no choice but to be exposed to the outdoors. Some of them started shooting rabbits and squirrels while others jumped right into hunting deer. As adults and as a group they continue to pursue pretty much any and all legal game or fish animals both in their region and on long distance adventures. Dan and the guys talk about getting started in the outdoor media space, what hunting means to them and where they hope to take their channels.

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On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan is joined by outdoor writer and hunting enthusiast Paul Annear for an excellent BS Session. Paul jumped in to the world of outdoor writing somewhere around 2014, since then he has been published in some of the most well known magazines and online publications. The guys kick off the show talking about how similar their crazy their kids are and have a debate about when to get kids in to hunting. This is a fun episode that covers a variety of topics, enjoy!

Hey everyone, welcome to episode 168 of the Antler Up Podcast!

On this week's episode I was joined by Lane Housner from In the Presence. Lane is a PA native that runs the YouTube channel In the Presence Hunt. He and his crew hunt all over and film their awesome hunts. From PA, MD, KS, and many more states! These guys get the job done and have a blast doing it. Lane and I just have a straight up BS session of what is going on currently for him and what to expect for next season!

When we kick off this podcast we chat about when Lane first started to film his hunts and get into his internship with the guys from the Untamed. Lane gave up a lot to take this position so he shares things he learned from the filming side and the hunting tactic side. Following this, Lane shares what he is up to currently for scouting and how he breaks down pieces for scouting with boots on the ground and e-scouting. From here we get into how he manages to hunt a bunch of different states come fall.

We also get into listener questions from what food sources Lane keys in on in the big woods and various states he hunts, what his dream hunt schedule looks like and recapping a few hunts from this past season! Be sure to check out what Lane and his crew are doing come next fall!

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

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This week on The Average Conservationist Podcast, Marcus sits down with the host of the Conservation Unfiltered Podcast, Jason Crighton. The guys kick things off catching up on last year's deer hunting season and how they are trying to get their kids involved in the outdoors and making memories along the way. Jason and Marcus discuss how they approach preparing for podcast guests and ways to ask important questions without getting scripted answers. From there Jason discusses a recent partnership with the Keystone Elk Country Alliance in Pennsylvania, what KECA is all about and plans he has for this year's event (you're going to want to hear this). All in all, it's just a great conversation about a wide range of topics with plenty of laughs along the way. Enjoy!

Most people know him for his Whitetail wisdom and expertise, but what some others may not realize is that Beau Martonik is a pretty good turkey hunter as well. Beau’s passion for all things outdoors comes full circle with his spring scouting for deer, that helps in his pursuit of mountain birds.  We talk some tactics, but more about the history of turkey hunting in his family.  His grandfather’s turkey calls, and what it’s like hunting birds in the big mountains of PA.

Paul is on the pursuit of another turkey, this time down in Alabama.  Looking forward to a recap of that hunt when he returns!  Andrew’s been hanging out with his neighbor Dolly (deer) that comes over to play with Champ (dog) on these beautiful sunny days.  One quick reminder, if you are outside, please be Tick smart!  Those jerks are out and about and with the mild winter, you will probably see more this year than in the past.

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It's April, and that means many outdoorsmen and women in Wisconsin have fishing and turkey hunting on the brain. But wait! Don't forget about those whitetail chores! April is a great month to wrap up some of the major projects on your deer hunting ground and get yourself in a great position to tag a mature buck next fall. But do you know how to capitalize on this time of year to better your deer hunting?

In this episode of the Wisconsin Sportsman Podcast, Josh talks with Sam Bilhorn about what he thinks serious whitetail hunters should do in April to stack the odds in their favor next fall. Sam is a whitetail habitat consultant with extensive experience helping his clients maximize their properties for hunting mature bucks. Tune in to hear Sam's April checklist and pick up a ton of great deer habitat knowledge along the way!

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On this episode of The Western Rookie Podcast, Brian talks with Weston McArthur about shed hunting the west and how to find more antlers this shed season

Weston McArthur is the host of Rise and Shed, a very popular western shed hunting YouTube page where Weston shows his adventures each year in the outdoors. Hear how Weston has found sheds from working cell phone towers, finding 52 sheds in two days, and some of the biggest and craziest elk sheds he has ever found! Brian and Weston talk about upcoming shed hunting trips and the Rise and Shed giveaway for an all expense paid shed hunt with Weston!

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In this episode, Jon Teater (Whitetail Landscapes) and Todd Shippee (Empire Land Management) discuss prescribed fire and the benefit to whitetail deer. Todd discusses the process of burning and tactics that allow a landowner to plan out a burn and what is important to consider. Topics such as weather, smoke management, are critical to burning property.  Todd explains each element and piece of equipment you need to plan out and execute a prescribed fire.  Todd goes through his no go, and go checklist.

Todd discusses essential tools to burn and when is the best time to burn, and critical considerations such as wind and humidity. Todd explains how to manage fuel loads when areas have not been burned previous. Todd and Jon explain the pitfalls of a fast fire and to stay away from uphill burns. Todd explains how to burn wet areas and areas of complex vegetation.

Todd explains the best techniques to manage burns for flanking and head fires. Also, designing your hunting property around fire and thinking about firebreaks. Todd and Jon discuss the basics and the essential benefits of burning, and why burning should occur in increments. Jon discusses restoration projects and how to achieve the desired outcome with burning. Todd explains how to burn multiple times in locations to get the most effective burns. Todd and Jon discuss Oaks and Aspen trees and how they benefited from burning. Jon discusses layout when it comes to integrating fire into a property design.  Todd discusses the latest equipment options and must haves that allow you to work fire.

On this Episode of the How to Hunt Turkeys Podcast it’s motivation time with Paul! As Turkey Seasons across the south reach the peak and the northern states slowly start to open, Paul breaks down the toughest opponent many hunters will face in the woods…Yourself. Turkey Season can be a mental test on the new and experienced hunter. Human nature is to form ideas about how we think any event in our lives should go. Nice and easy! Well, sometimes Turkey hunting isn’t like that. Most of the time Turkey hunting ain’t like that kids. When mother nature is beating you down and Turkeys are making a fool out of you…BURN THE BOATS!!! Story time with Paul leads to a couple of irrefutable laws of Turkey hunting. Buckle up folks. Turkey Season is gonna be a wild ride.

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This week on the Missouri Woods & Water podcast we get to talk with friends of the show Tristin Williams and Tate Kerrigan with Final Cut Outdoors about an awesome story of a southern Iowa buck nicknamed Lucky that Tate was able to harvest last season.  Lucky was holding up in an area many would overlook and Tate was able to put the pieces of the puzzle together in this overlooked parcel and take down this 177" giant of a whitetail.  It is an awesome story that you can listen to and then go watch at the link below!!  Thanks for listening! 

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On this episode of Huntavore, Nick’s sights turn southward as he is joined by John Hudspeth, Host of the Oklahoma Outdoors Podcast.  John may be the pickiest eater on the show, yet resides in a true sportsmen’s cornucopia of species to chase.  One in particular is the feral hog, an animal that brought a lot of attention to itself in the past several years.  John paints a picture of what Nick is to expect when he travels down and faces off against these formidable beasts.  To top it all off, John lays out a couple dishes for the Emperor’s Table that even picky eaters will enjoy.  Lots of great conversation on this episode of Huntavore.

John Hudspeth, AKA “The Voice of Oklahoma” , coined by one of his listeners, invited Nick and the Sportsmen’s Empire crew to a hog hunt.  Biting at the chance, Nick wanted to have John on the show to lay out what was to be expected when chasing hogs.  John gives some details on how to approach hog hunting, like feel free to take off in the morning, since the pigs in his area tend to be active evening and night.  Also, pigs are heavily motivated by food this time of year.  Put out the best grub, you’ll find the pigs.  Speaking of grub, John lays out some great dishes to be presented at the Emperor’s table.  John and the Oklahoma Outdoors Podcast can be found on Mondays on Sportsmen’s Empire Network.

Charles Greer of Whitetail Fanatics Land Consultants joins John again this week for another conversation about proposed changes to some important rules and regulations in Oklahoma. The Guys cover a few repeat topics, but Charles also brings up a few new ones that even John hadn't heard about yet, such as CWD regulations going to the Ag department, and a wildlife commission with the power to make changes as they please. Some of these topics may be getting old, but again, these legislation decisions are going to echo throughout the state for years to come. So please give this episode a listen, and make your voices heard!

In this week’s [UNCENSORED] podcast by GoWild, Jacob is moving slow, but catching up with a cup of Wildland Coffee. The boys went to the Bassmaster Classic in Tennessee, got to hang out with some vendors, met a few pros, and took a selfie with the Godfather of flop, Mr. Bill Dance. Dan Johnson shares a legendary Bill Dance story with the one time he got beat!  We talk about the thrill of the big event and what the pros are doing to stay on fish. If you’ve ever wondered how one of these tournaments works, we’ve got your answers.

Dan Johnson from Sportsmen’s Empire is our featured guest once again, this time to talk about many of the new proposed rules and regulations around hunting. Dan talks through some of the issues and lets us know what’s happening and why hunters should be concerned. He talks about companies hiring lobbyists to push new hunting laws for the companies to make money. He also poses some difficult questions, like should we have a firearm season on whitetails during the rut, what role do wildlife managers serve, and who is really making these laws. He mentions you should contact your local representatives to share your opinions whether you support or disapprove of any new bills. Another great resource for hunters to stay “in the know” is by joining and supporting Sportsman’s Alliance. Hunters, anglers, trappers, and outdoorspeople should equally get involved with their state wildlife management agency to voice their concerns and express their wishes. 

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On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan talks with western Michigan native Nate Rozeveld about hunting mature deer. Nate mentions that he lives in an area of the state where many of the surrounding properties communicate with each other in hopes of letting bucks get to an older age class. Nate talks about growing up in a hunting family and why he thinks Michigan has such a rich hunting tradition. This is an excellent episode that will have you laughing, enjoy!

On this episode of the Hunting Gear Podcast, Dan talks with Greg Godfrey of Tethrd about new products they have introduced over the last year. This includes a new saddle and some other saddle hunting accessories. But the big news was a turkey hunting vest that they launched with the help of The Hunting Public crew. Greg talks about how that collaboration started and the variety of iterations they went through to get the vest to market. This includes a special fabric used in the manufacturing of the vest with another hunting company, Mossy Oak. This is a fun episode you will be sure to enjoy!

Good Friday and Easter weekend is a time to slow down and celebrate.  It's easy to be caught up in the chaos of everyday life and be consumed by personal goals.  This is especially true for us as bowhunters and outdoorsmen and women who desire to take our pursuits to the next level.  On this week's episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman, we have a conversation with Merle Fredericks from Christian Bowhunters of America and discuss things in a bigger picture.  Merle digs into the details revolving around the question, "what does Good Friday mean to you?"

Merle's life has been comparable to most - a husband and a father working as a police officer in New York, and a love for bowhunting.  His passion for chasing whitetails with a stick and string is no different than anyone else.  But Merle sheds light on truth greater than this pursuit, and shares witness to us beyond the world of hunting.  Be open minded as you listen to Merle's message as a leader of Christian Bowhunters of America.  Happy Easter!

This week on Limbhanger, we're talking about when and where might be your best bet when it comes to booking an outfitted turkey hunt. This is important especially when it comes to chasing the 49 state Super Slam. While the majority of our conversations are focused on public land hunting, there are absolutely some scenarios and states where you may want to consider an outfitter, and some that it would be necessary. 

Adam gets the opportunity to do some of these hunts through his job and recently came back from a trip to South Texas hunting Rio gobblers. Joey booked an outfitted hunt with Jay Scott for his Goulds hunt in Mexico. As the guys talk through their experiences, they break down some of the good and bad when it comes to this style of hunting. 

In this episode of the How to Hunt Deer Podcast, Josh tlaks with Idaho big buck killer Troy Pottenger about how Troy uses mock scrapes to make bucks hunt him!

Troy Pottenger hunts some of the most unforgiving whitetail terrain in the country. Tough weather conditions, large expanses of timber, apex predators, and low deer densities make finding any deer a challenge in Troy's neck of the woods. But Troy has found a strategy that works to consistently get him on some of eh biggest bucks in his region. Central to his hunting strategy is mock scrapes. Tune in to hear how Troy makes mock scrapes, why they're so successful, and how to capitalize on them where you hunt.

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On this episode of The Nomadic Outdoorsman Dan talks with Texas outfitter and outdoorsman Jason Saldivar about the many hunting and fishing opportunities that Texas has to offer.

Jason Saldivar is a hunter/angler from South Texas. He owns BuckHook, an outfitter that runs thermal hog and nilgai hunts as well as duck hunts. Jason loves to give back to his community and offers a free whitewing dove hunt to the public on opening weekend. He has a network of friends in the guiding business and between them they offer everything from land based shark fishing to hunting nilgai between islands. Dan and Jason talk about many of their opportunities.
 

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A few episodes ago on the Southern Ground Hunting Podcast, we each drafted a team of hunters in a mock "Fantasy Draft". One of Parker's picks was a fella named Brett Mashburn. Brett is joining us this week to talk about his extremely aggressive public land hunting style. Brett puts a ton of emphasis on pre/post season scouting when it comes to finding a buck's bedroom. In this episode, he'll explain his scouting and what he's looking for. While Brett definitely values the scouting, accessing the spot is another area of emphasis. According to Brett, when the homework is done and the access is flawless, his style of hunting has led to more opportunities at mature whitetails and overall more encounters with bucks. 

On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan talks with hardcore public land bowhunter Josh Profitt about their trail camera deployment strategies. Josh talks about where he likes to hang his trail cameras to not only get intel on deer but other hunters as well. The guys discuss the best locations for not only mature bucks, but the best location for sheer numbers of deer pictures. Once Josh locates a shooter, he breaks down how he brings more trail cameras in to the area and ultimately how he decides on the best places to hang his stand treestand. Lastly, the guys discuss what would happen if they were no longer allowed to use trail cameras in the woods. This is a very informational episode, so listen close to what the guys have to say! Enjoy!

Hey everyone, welcome to episode 167 of the Antler Up Podcast!

On this week's episode I was joined by Cody Jenkins from the Whitetail Legacy Podcast!  This was a podcast I have been looking forward to recording for quite some time and it did not disappoint.  Cody has been recording podcasts for over 6 years and has killed some big bucks and that is exactly what we discuss in this week's episode!

When we kick off this podcast we chat about Cody himself and how he has been able to be consistent recording episodes but also getting it done in the woods.  You really hear from Cody how important family is to him and what fun he is having getting his children into hunting.  We discuss other topics from improving yourself to be better in and out of the woods physically and mentally, current stages in preparing for next season! This was really fun to hear how Cody is finding big deer and the easiest ways to kill them! 

Cody also shares how he uses trail cameras, hunting stories from this past season, breaking down a property for scouting, and much more!  We also talk about perfect hunting setups and what exactly Cody is looking for when he sets up on a killable buck. Cody touched upon the current state of trail cameras and the excitement of taking his kids out next season for hunting.

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

This week the guys cover Andrew’s recent trip to the Missouri and Oklahoma. While on the trip, Andrew was able to take advantage of a night of coyote hunting with the boys from the Missouri Woods and Water podcast.  Nate, Andy, and Micah took him out and showed him a good time in the Show Me State. They spent the entire night out running around using thermal optics and calls to bring the coyotes to the table.

The majority of the show covers the Oklahoma extravaganza, where John Hudspeth from the Oklahoma Outdoors podcast, Nick Otto from the Huntavore podcast, and Dan Mathews from the Nomadic Outdoorsman podcast took a crack at some hogs. Dan struck first, but they all had some down by the end of the night.  Another late-night session with a lot of opportunities. Key take home about hogs: THEY ARE TOUGH.

Around the state some news of interest includes updates at the Delaware Wildlife shooting area, New K-9’s on the job, Walleye fishing in the state, and more.

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This week on The Average Conservationist Podcast, Marcus is joined by Rob Hummel. Rob is the owner of 2% Certified Mountain Man Deer Processing, a mobile deer processing company based in the tri-state area. Rob kicks things off talking about his upbringing in the outdoors and what got him into hunting. The guys talk about how Rob decided to start the company and how his process works. Rob discusses the importance of caring for the meat and what customers can expect from him when he shows up ready to process your deer. Rob uses the same care on his customers' deer as he would his own, so you can expect the absolute best quality. Rob and his team will process and give you whatever cuts you want, vacuumed sealed and ready to go by the time he leaves. If you're in the tri-state area and think you may need some help with your next deer, be sure and check them out!

On this episode of The Western Rookie Podcast, Dan and Brian talk with Tyler Notch about archery elk hunting and love for bugling bulls in September.

Tyler is an avid archery hunter, and to Dan’s surprise, a hunting buddy of Brian’s already. Tyler lives in Minnesota and loves to hunt the west each fall. Hear some of Tyler’s first elk hunts and the lesson’s learned as well the Montana elk hunt Brian and Tyler went on together. The guys also talk about grizzly bears and the group's wild encounters on that Montana hunt!

In this part two discussion, Jon Teater (Whitetail Landscapes) and Albert Tomechko (Vitalize Seed) discuss the importance of soil health and food plot options for the spring and fall. Albert discusses the one-two system that is referred to as Nitro Boost and Carbon Load. Each offers a variety of plants that will benefit both deer and soil.

Jon explains the various testing methods that can be in the field for your soil. Al discusses the differences in soils and the related seed options to consider. Al identifies the diversity seed blends that lend themselves to being more productive. Jon and Al discuss sandy and clay soils and how best to handle them, technique of planting and what varieties of seed to consider. Al explains his strategy on reducing tillage, and the importance of fungal networks. Al discusses the importance of foliar spray and how to increase biomass. Jon details his spring seed food plot mix that will be implemented this year.

Al explains why Nitro Boost provides a better means to feeding soil biology and how a heavier legume crop in the spring and summer is better for those upcoming fall plantings. Al and Jon discuss plant maturity and spacing and how to make the fall crops thrive without use of fertilizers. Al breaks down his fall crop options and how his seed can be distributed as a throw and grow, rather than through tilling.  why their seed strategy requires less inputs. Jon and Al discuss simple seed mixes you can do yourself that will get you ahead of your neighbors.

This week on the Missouri Woods & Water podcast the guys sit down with their buddy Pat for a good ole fashioned spring BS session.  Micah comes with some awesome and hard hitting questions for us to answer which brings out some really interesting conversation.  We talk about things like youth turkey season, baiting deer, losing our hunting rights, headshots, crossbows being part of bow season, alternative methods season, changes in technology and how it will affect hunting, changes in our archery set ups this year, and some of our biggest hunting regrets to name a few.  Thanks for listening! 

Josh's turkey hunting road trip (dare we call it a Turkey Tour!?) begins in less than two weeks! Having added an Iowa tag to the list, Josh reached out to the host of the Nine Finger Chronicles Podcast Dan Johnson to talk about planning for out of state hunting trips and what to expect for Iowa. 

Dan is no stranger to out of state trips. Each year, Dan hunts a handful of states, including some longer trips out west. With his experience, Dan has a pretty dialed in approach to planning and prepping for hunting trips. So Josh picks Dan's brain about making preparations. The guys also discuss what Josh can expect for an Iowa turkey hunt as far as getting on birds and encountering hunting pressure goes. Josh and Dan also get into scouting for deer on Iowa public land. The sheer amount of sign found in Iowa can be tough for a nonresident to decipher when scouting for whitetails. So Dan shares some advice for helping Josh get started planning his potential 2024 or 2025 Iowa deer hunt. 

And since both guys are dads, the conversation eventually devolves into ranting about  kids, the woes of working from home during spring break, and Dan's new children's book, "The Volcano Dad." Enjoy! 

In this week’s [UNCENSORED] podcast by GoWild, Jacob and Derek start the show by talking about the early spring temperature swings and how they make for some tricky fishing. Derek was fishing deep and slow trying to dig up some largemouths. He tried several different baits– find out which ones got some strikes. Jacob mentions the biggest factors that affect bass action this time of year. Dan Johnson says he does a little fishing as well and visits the Mississippi River pools every spring. He also drops his favorite fish species and how he likes to fish for them. The guys come to an agreement about the hardest-fighting fish.

We also have a candid conversation about the rising influence of solid color hunting apparel products: Is there a shift away from camouflage patterns? We ask some tough questions that really get into the nuts and bolts of what it takes to be a successful whitetail deer hunter and suggest that your camo pattern may not be as important as you might think. Dan mentions what he feels is the biggest thing to do to kill more deer. We banter over the other factors such as noise and light reflection that might be more important in hunting apparel. We discuss other important considerations for choosing hunting clothing such as durability and comfort and talk about why proper base layers mean all the difference. We mention a few brands we like and a few we don’t. We also mention how and when camo became associated with hunting.

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There are several important and pressing issues concerning hunting and wildlife in Oklahoma right now, and on this episode of the Oklahoma Outdoors Podcast, we try to lay out exactly what those concerns are. Michael Arnette is one of many who has reached out to John in the last few weeks, and he does a great job of laying out some of the proposed legislation and how it might affect the sportsmen and women of Oklahoma and beyond. If you have been on social media at all recently, you have probably seen articles about airbows, velvet seasons, trail camera bans, and much much more.

Michael and John do their best to weed through some of the proposed bills, and what it could mean for both hunters and wildlife. The guys talk about how other states have handled some of these topics, and how it has affected them. Some of what is said in this episode is certainly opinion, but much of it is factual and taken directly from bills that are currently in circulation in the state legislature. It is growing more important every day for people to get involved with what happens in politics, no matter what side of the isle you fall on. If the people who love to hunt and fish don't stand up for their rights, there are not many others to do it for them!

On this Episode of the How to Hunt Turkeys Podcast, Paul sits down with Mr. Alex Rutledge. Alex is a Missouri native, a legend in the Turkey calling sector and a masterful hunter and woodsman. He’s one of the hosts of American Roots Outdoors radio show and podcast. Paul and Alex break down the intricacies of calling to Turkeys in the spring and how to move and pick a set up during a hunt. Alex’s calling ability is on full display during this episode. What kills more Turkeys, Woodsmanship or calling? We dive deep into the topic. This episode dives deep into the methods and skills the old school hunters possess. Understanding what the woods give you and the mindset the Tom you are hunting can mean the difference between coming out of the wood heavy or not.

This week on Limbhanger, we're talking about the one thing we can control in turkey hunting. That's your ATTITUDE!  We dive into the things that make us feel the most confident while in the turkey woods. Are there certain calls that you just know he's going to gobble to every time? We share some of these type of things and much more. It's turkey season boys and girls! Get after em!

On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan goes solo as he he talks about planning for next seasons out of state hunting trips. Dan dives in to a couple issues he may be facing with conflicting hunts, whether or not he will draw specific tags, and putting together his hunt schedule for the year.

Dan also talks about deciding to get a new bow and whether or not he feels the proper time to get it sighted in before the season starts. Lastly, Dan talks up the upcoming task of digging through the last couple years of trail camera pictures to see if he can see any patters from some of the local buck who are now shooter caliber. Just a bunch of random topics that pop up when several guest have to cancel, enjoy!

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Before cell phones, before the internet, even before trail cameras, we as hunters used to just get in to he woods and hunt. Theses days it's a completely different story as science and technology have infiltrated the way we hunt, predictive deer movement applications like Spartan Forge is one of these pieces of technology.

On this episode of the Hunting Gear Podcast, Dan talks with Bill Thompson of Spartan Forge, a mobile hunting map application designed to help hunters find the best days to go hunting. Bill talks about the advancements his company has made over he years, the science and technology behind the app, and some interesting facts about what he as seen from the data he collects every year.

This week on the Pennsylvania Woodsman we are proud to announce a new partnership with Radix Hunting!  Our guest is none other than the founder and owner of Radix, Clifford Martin.  Clifford is originally from Southeastern Pennsylvania, but has been blessed with the opportunity to move to Iowa and live out his dream.  In the time he has spent hunting the midwest, he has been able to hone in and consistently connect with big mature whitetails.  During that time, he has learned how to fine tune his approach and mindset when pursuing top caliber bucks.  Even with all his success, you still won't find a more humble individual who continually says he is a student of the whitetail, learning almost daily.  

We gain some background knowledge of Clifford and harass him a little on how he convinced his wife to move to the whitetail capital of the world!  Then we transition into his stewardship of the whitetail, learning their behavior and some of the consistencies he gravitates towards.  We address the question, "what does it look like to be an aggressive hunter?" and how his patience has improved throughout his hunting career.  Last, we dive into his most valued tool - trail cameras.  Clifford mentions multiple times that he feels "cameras don't lie" and his need for quality video to collect as much information as possible.  Quality was a driving factor in producing Radix trail cameras, check them out for yourself! 

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In this episode of the How to Hunt Deer Podcast, Josh talks with Levi Dixon of Whitetail Partners about the land and hunting strategy for a giant Tennessee buck called Lefty. 

Lee is a whitetail habitat consultant with Whitetail Partners. Over the years, he's learned a thing or two about growing, holding, and harvesting mature bucks. Just last fall, Lee was able to harvest the buck of a lifetime he called Lefty. Lefty is a truly special buck for Lee for lots of reasons beyond his impressive rack. Tune in to hear the tale of how Lee acquired his property, improved it, and eventually harvest this Tennessee monarch. 

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Welcome to the Southern Ground Hunting Podcast! This week we're joined by Walter Lee of the Chasing Tales Outdoor Podcast with not a whole lot of an agenda. The guys talk about the importance of deer camp, hunting fashion, and how to simplify your approach to hunting. We're really all over the board this week but it was a fun convo. Happy Hunting!

On this episode of The Nomadic Outdoorsman Dan talks with Ron Brown, an Alberta archer that loves hunting the Canadian Rocky Mountains and front range.

Ron has quite the resume when it comes to hunting animals in Canada. He has successfully hunted black bears, whitetails, mule deer, a B&C pronghorn and elk with his bow as well as feral hogs and moose. Ron also loves to small game hunt but bow hunting is his sweet spot. Ron is a staff shooter for a couple of archery related companies and loves competing in 3D shoots. Dan and Ron discuss the variety of hunting opportunities in Canada as well as some very unique treestand encounters.

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This podcast Dave and Rick discuss all things prepping for another DIY elk trip.  Dave has been on a few trips and killed a rag horn bull last season.  Rick has never been west and has a ton of questions.

Preparation is important in these trips.  Gear becomes important and buying good gear at a good price is key.  Foot care can't be overlooked and this goes beyond the boot purchase.  Backpack hunting brings its challenges and Dave discusses why this might not be the best tactic right off the start.
 

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- Ohio deer and turkey expo

- gear talk

- training for hills

- expectations

- packs and camping 

- Diy whitetail hunters doing better at going west.

Today on The Average Conservationist Podcast, Marcus is riding solo to talk about springtime and some of the ways you can get outside and do some good. When the snow is finally gone, you can start to see more green than white and brown, the days are getting longer and you're seeing more of the sun than you've seen in months. Now is the time to use all of that pent up angst from sitting inside during the winter and get out and do some good. Hit some local trailheads, water access points or even parks and pick up some trash that was left throughout the winter months. Take the family and make a day of it, now is a great time to have conversations with the young conservationists in our lives about leaving things better than you found them.

Usually these conversations are saved for the Hunting Gear Podcast, but we felt like there was enough crossover to launch the episode on both podcasts. On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan talks with Austin Kantola of Genesis 3D Printing about mobile hunting and product design. Austin is an engineer by trade but loves to tinker with his hunting equipment, this led to him starting up a 3D printing company where he designs and manufactures accessories for the mobile hunter. Austin share his mobile hunting experiences and how they directly affect the products he designs. Fun episode you will be sure to enjoy if you are a serious mobile hunter.

Hey everyone, welcome to episode 166 of the Antler Up Podcast!

On this week's episode I was joined by Rick Brule from Vapor Trail!  When Ricky was previously on the podcast he spoke about his upcoming Boundary Waters bear hunt.  For this episode we recap this specific hunt and the challenges it presented. 

When it came to preparing for this hunt Ricky was all prepared and did his research.  However, since he was completing this hunt solo the weather played a factor in keeping him at camp for four days.  Being stuck at camp tested Ricky mentally and physically!  We discussed what he did during these 4 days and how he was able to still overcome challenges throughout his time there.  Ricky shared what these challenges were and what he did to overcome them.  To wrap up the story on this hunt Ricky discussed what he plans to do if he is able to draw this bear tag again in the future and what others can learn from his trip this past season.

To finish off this conversation Ricky spoke about his whitetail season and how his first year in the saddle went!  We talked about goals and improvements we are looking to make for this upcoming year including mobile hunting, future plans for Vapor Trail rests and a podcast! This was a great chat with Ricky and I hope you enjoy this fun episode!  

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

This week the guys give ya a quick recap of Paul’s southern turkey adventures and Andrew’s preparation for a southern trip for hunting hogs. Paul got to spend a few days down in Florida chasing Osceolas.  Andrew’s heding to Oklahoma to learn from the Oklahoma Outdoorsman, John Hudspeth, about how to take down hogs. More to come on that trip.

This week’s talk is with Sawyer from Xvision Optics.  Xvision optics is the newest partner to the O2 Family, and they specialize in thermal optics.  If you’re not familiar with thermals, Sawyer does a great job of explaining the science behind the devices.  Consider it thermals 101 if you will. This is a fun talk, and a good educational experience in the latest technology.

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

Turkey hunters in the south are off to the races, chasing gobbling birds through the swamps and pines. Meanwhile, much of the rest of the country waits for the temps to finally warm and the last of the snow to melt, still a couple weeks away from thinking about turkey hunting. But what if there was a way for you to hunt turkeys RIGHT NOW, weeks before the season begins in your state?

In this episode of the Wisconsin Sportsman Podcast, Josh talks with Paul Campbell about extending your turkey season by heading south. Paul is a diehard turkey hunter from Ohio, and he's no stranger to traveling to turkey hunt. This year, he got his earliest start ever, and it resulted in him taking his very first Osceola Turkey. Give this one a listen as the guys discuss turkey hunting stories, tactics, and some tips for those hoping to extend their turkey season.

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On this episode of The Western Rookie Podcast, Brian talks with Duane Sessions about being a trophy husband and getting to hunt the entire fall.

Duane and Brian met last fall in Montana while chasing bugles with bows. Duane and his brother were camping nearby, and the guys talked almost daily between glassing spots and bonfire chats. Duane and his group helped Brian and Brian’s brother out of a tricky spot while in Montana and they have stayed in touch throughout the off season. Hear how Duane structured his life and his family to be able to hunt as much as he wants, why he never wants to ride a horse again, and how he adapts season to season and gets in on bulls.

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This week on the Missouri Woods & Water podcast we get to talk with Matt Ross with the National Deer Association about an article he wrote a few years back titled "The 20 Biggest Deer Research Discoveries of the Last Decade".  We specifically talk about our most intriguing 5 of those discoveries in today's show, but you will have to listen to hear which ones.  You can also read the article and the research done in different areas of this article at the link below in the show links.  Thanks to Matt Ross for hopping on and thanks for listening!

In this episode, Jon Teater (Whitetail Landscapes) and Austin Delano (Mossy Oak BioLogic) discuss food plots from the north to south. Austin discusses annuals vs perennial food plots. Jon and Austin discuss what seed to plant based on the time of year and the ecoregion. Austin provides direction on how to compete with neighboring food plots and agriculture. Austin breaks down what grows best this time of year in north, Midwest, and southern areas.

Austin explains how to optimize small food plots to get the biggest return and ideal food plot sizes for certain seed types. Jon discusses interest gaps in food plots and how to maximize the time deer use food plots. Austin explains what food plot seeds are most important to our soil and deer. Jon explains how to deal with corn residue. Austin explains more about how he blends various biologic seed varieties to support various soil conditions.

Jon and Austin discuss poor soils and what seed will work best and the importance of clover on the landscape. Jon discusses equipment options for terminating crops. Austin explains how to develop microhabitats for deer in food plots to achieve the highest utilization. Austin breaks down how to establish alfalfa and if alfalfa is better than clover. Austin explains how to attract turkeys with chufa and why we need to consider this in our food plot designs.  

We have a very special episode on the Oklahoma Outdoors Podcast this week. Tim Slavin runs the Oklahoma Outdoor Outreach Foundation and joins John to talk about the great acts of service they provide. The foundation is celebrating their fifteenth anniversary this year, and their mission is to "provide disabled, chronically and terminally ill individuals the opportunity to enjoy the heritage of outdoor sporting activities." Tim and his volunteers have 16 hunters signed up for their spring turkey hunt coming up this April, and have two deer hunts planned for the fall.

Tims passion for this project shines through as he talks about the hunts and opportunities they are able to offer. Those opportunities take a lot of work though, and the organization is always looking for more volunteers. Tim talks about who is eligible for their hunts, and what they are looking for in volunteers. Even if you are not an experienced hunter, they are always needing folks to help around camp to cook, clean, and organize. If you don't feel comfortable being a guide, and cleaning isn't your thing, they are more than happy to accept financial help as well. They are a 501 c3 non-profit organization, and you can learn more by listening to this podcast, or check out their facebook and website at oklahomaoutdooroutreach.org. 

In this week’s [UNCENSORED] podcast by GoWild, Dan begins the show with some breaking news about a man who was imprisoned for beating someone to death with a moose antler. If you had to defend yourself with big game antler, which animal would you pick from? Brayden and Phil went shed antler hunting in a place that has been producing giant bucks. Find out how they used trail cam footage to know where to look for sheds. We also talked about several reasons why deer sheds are so hard to find. Dan has some unique coffee-drinking preferences.

The guys talk about their recent trout fishing trip: Find out why Dan didn’t make it. They met up with some GoWild members and had a good time. We share a must-visit location for anyone fishing in Kentucky or looking to try out fly fishing and want to catch some tasty trout. Jacob mentions what makes this time of year his dream time for fishing. He also mentions one thing to watch out for with your fly line and how to get some help from a buddy with a net. Jacob goes into battle after a brute. 

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On this episode of Huntavore, the Emperor’s Table continues to fill up as the Missouri Woods & Water hosts, Nathan, Micha, and Andy join Nick for a fantastic chat.  We talk about celebration meals, including Nathan enjoying venison steak with his boy.  Things go sideways as Nick loses power, but the gang finishes with their submission to the Emperor's Table.  Join us for a great episode of Huntavore.

On today’s episode Nick is joined by the whole crew from Missouri Woods & Water Podcast, Nathan, Micha, and Andy.  These guys are always looking to hang out together, or find a way to be outdoors.  The guys like to chase coyotes as much as deer, yet cautious of putting one on a grill or smoker.  However, Micha has a love for red meat; beef and venison alike.  Something he prides himself in is his smoked beef tongue.  A very underused cut, yet surprises a lot of naysayers  with a wonder flavor that isn't off putting.  To finish, the three present their submissions to the Emperor’s Table, adding to the wonderful bounty.  Check these guys out at the Missouri Woods & Water Podcast on Sportsmen’s Empire.

On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan is joined by the host of the Huntavore podcast, Nick Otto, to talk about hunting to fill the freezer verses hunting to put something on the wall. The guys discuss if there is any overlap, if both types of hunters can get what they want, and if specific rules and regulations are preventing one group from achieving a goal.

Nick is a self proclaimed "Meat Hunter" and Dan's goal every year is to put down the oldest and biggest antlered buck as possible. Given the two different approaches to hunting, the guys have an intelligent conversation and how both types of hunters can live under the same roof. This is a fun episode, be sure to share!

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On this episode of the Hunting Gear Podcast, Dan talks with fellow podcaster Brian Krebs about budgeting and saving for hunting equipment purchases. Brian and Dan talks about the "buy once, cry once" purchasing method where you are more than likely to spend a larger sum of money upfront in order to gain a product that lasts a long time. Then, once you have all of the equipment you need, essentially there is no cost to hunting outside of tags and licenses. Unless you are a true gear junkie who buy hunting gear every season no matter what.

Brian talks about how he pulls money directly out of every paycheck in to a specific account he sets aside for hunting gear. This allows him to know exactly how much money he has to play with every year. The guys also talk about how and where to look for deals and discounts. Fun episode you will be sure to enjoy!

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