Podcast Episodes

On this episode of The Western Rookie Brian and Dan are joined by Chris O’Neal, a big game hunter and shed hunting enthusiast from Wyoming.

Chris grew up in South Dakota pheasant hunting from a young age. As he got older his girlfriend’s dad introduced him to big game hunting for whitetail deer & antelope. Chris’s passion for big game hunting grew the more he learned. He decided to level up his hunts and bought a bow.  On his birthday in 2012 he was able to kill his biggest buck, a 177” monster. Present day Chris lives in Wyoming and loves to shed hunt and chase bulls. He devoted himself to learning everything he could about elk hunting and made it a mission to kill a bull elk. He had no idea what was in store for him on his first season hunting the west. This episode shares those stories and so much more.

The Limbhanger Turkey Hunting Podcast brings opinions and discussions from all aspects of the turkey hunting community. From legendary turkey hunters who hunted in military fatigues, to the modern day hunter embracing technology while still maintaining the traditions passed down for generations, all are welcome at this roundtable discussion about one of the wariest creatures in North America, the wild turkey. 

Join us as we dive deep into America's favorite bird, talking to die hard turkey hunters all over the country who live for spring. For us, this is more than just a fad. It's a passion that runs deep into our soul. If that sounds like you, you're in the right place!

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This week on the Missouri Woods & Water podcast the guys get to talk with Alex, the host of Talk About It Outdoors podcast about night hunting coyotes. First we get into how Alex got into night hunting and how it grew into thermal hunting from his beginnings. We also talk about some of the differences between day and night hunting and what Alex likes about both. We also discuss how calling coyotes at night is rapidly changing with the increasing popularity in predator hunting and how he keeps pivoting to be successful. Alex also gives us some of his favorite rifle calibers and some of his favorite sounds. Thanks to Alex for coming on and thanks for listening!

Come along with the Oklahoma Outdoors Podcast as John travels back in time and educates his younger self. This episode is the lone ranger version of the what did you learn series John has been doing the last few weeks, but instead of just looking at the 2022 season, John goes back even further. John highlights some of his "ah ha" moments from his 18 years of chasing whitetails, where he started from ground zero and learned most of the knowledge he has now from the school of hard knocks. 

John tells the story of when he first learned how important wind and scent control were when chasing a creature who literally lives and dies by its nose. Many of these topics have been covered at one point or another, but this episode compiles them into a single list, and deep dives into each area. Some of these topics are great for young or newer hunters, while others are more directed at the advanced listeners. No matter your skill level, the topics in this episode are great to keep in mind, and all of them are things John wishes he would have learned 18 years ago. 

On this episode of Huntavore, Nick launches a new ongoing series, the Emperor’s Table.  A pseudo-ideal event where creators of the Sportsmen’s Empire are invited to share their go-to sharable wild game meals.  First entry on the menu is given to us by Marcus Ewing, host of the Average Conservationist and Michigan Wild podcasts.  Conversation revolves around “average” moments in the field, taking advantage of the outdoors in the winter, and Marcus lays out his rendition of a classic party pleaser, and angler’s go-to that will for sure go over well.  Pull up a seat to the Emperor’s Table on this episode of Huntavore.

Marcus is a Native to Michigan and has a heart for the outdoors.  Marcus tells us about his shortened deer season this year because of a job change, and some of his favorite “average” hunter experiences.  Some of which were captured on trail cameras.  A very cool snapshot of him at full draw on a buck, and then a series of photos we can all relate to; early triumph, sobering realization, and defeat.  Wildgame wise, Marcus finds himself in the basic, unadulterated camp.  Live fire from a grill or smoker, salt, pepper, garlic.  He lets the animal dictate the flavor, rather than try something to fancy that could overpower the taste.  His culinary practice is also in that basic category so keeping things simple and uncomplicated helps him create wonderful meals for his friends and family.

Marcus’ contribution to the Emperor’s Table is Fried Walleye.  A midwest staple fish; white, flaky meat, mild flavor.  Heating oil in a cast iron skillet, going for the shallow fry, Marcus is a wet batter guy, cutting his whole fillets into thirds, coating in a batter that uses a citrus flavored light beer.  Nick adds a tip, by cutting your fillets on a bias, 45 degree angle, to get more surface area and get more crunch.  To take his humble offering to the next level, Marcus says to turn those fried pieces into amazing tacos.  Cabbage slaw, wetted down with crema, lime, and any seasoning that fits your fancy.  Make sure to stop by and grab a listen to Marcus on the Average Conservationist and Michigan Wild Podcasts, both on Sportsmen’s Empire.

In this week’s [UNCENSORED] podcast by GoWild, the gang argues over the difference between country music and country radio and asks what makes up a country song … it’s usually something about boots, beer, woods, and mama right? The team also addresses two very important questions: 1) Do you take the chance of eating gas station breakfast before a hunt? And 2) What’s the worst part about planning a kid’s birthday party?

Bryaden goes on his first duck hunt with Derek and the guys recap the exciting two-day, late season public land hunt. Brayden jinxed it as Derek’s bag limit prediction was right on the money. Other hunt high points include talking about the trouble of properly identifying waterfowl on-the-wing and where you go when you “gotta go” wearing waders in the duck blind. They also talk about some duck hunting etiquette and share some tips and tactics that are sure to help you on your next hunt.

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In 2019 Dane Whitsett made the decision to go mobile in his approach to bowhunting whitetails. In his very first hunt of that season he saw more in a single sit than he ever had hunting from the field edges. During that hunt he had an encounter with a beautiful 8 point buck he named Ohio, and from that point on it was Ohio or bust. Unfortunately, a neighboring hunter was able to get a lethal shot on Ohio and was gracious enough to share the news with Dane. Did Dane give up, nope!

Later on that season sticking with his mobile hunting strategy he was able to sneak in to a pocket of timber that was holding a lot of deer. From the ground Dane had an encounter with an absolutely huge buck that was chasing a doe. Does Dane capitalize? Listen to this episode to see if he he has a long drag or sad walk back to his truck. Enjoy!

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On this episode of the Hunting Gear Podcast, Dan talks with Tim Neuman from Ani-Logics about all their new products. Tim kicks off the show by explaining his new role in the company as the Director of Operation and how it's different than his old job as the resident wildlife biologist. Tim talks about the growth the company has gone through since the last time he was on the podcast. Tim breaks down the different categories of products that they offer had how the benefit a deers health. Mineral, attractants, feed, and food plot seed are all products that Ani-logics offers. Tons of great information on this episode, enjoy!  

Many of the best hunters in the country would agree with the statement, "you kill your bucks in the off season."  Time spent this time of year scouting and analyzing trail camera data are valuable tools to put the pieces of the puzzle together during fall. This is especially true in areas with rugged, vast terrain which generally speaking hold lower deer densities; typical of the big woods in Pennsylvania.  Here, the time investment may be quite a bit larger than most would think in this setting, depending where you set your goals!  

On this week's episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman, we chat with Beau Martonik.  Host of the East Meets West Hunt Podcast, Beau is a diehard mountain buck hunter from Northern Pennsylvania.  Beau shares his experiences pursuing mountain bucks and how he uses cameras over a duration of a few seasons not to just find bucks, but also to fine tune his approach and timing when hunting these areas.  We discuss "soaking" and clustering cameras, a 3-year timeframe of data intel prior to investing hunting time, off season scouting and how to prevent making a pattern in your travels, interpreting trail camera data, and in-season scouting to put the pieces of the puzzle together.  Lastly, Beau emphasizes that we all have a different style and level of enjoyment for hunting, and that it's important to mold our own style of preparation that fits our lifestyle and schedule. 

Deer hunting success in the fall of 2023 starts NOW! Many of the best hunters out there have one thing in common: they scout more than they hunt. Now is the perfect time to get a jump start on your scouting for the year. The woods are as open as they will be, much of the sign from this past fall is still visible, and if you're fortunate enough to have snow, deer trails and beds will stick out like a sore thumb. This is also the lowest risk time to scout. No need to worry about spooking deer onto your neighbors property, running a buck out of his core area, or ruining your next hunt with pressure. The deer have all year to forget about your intrusion! With that said, many are tempted to move on to other outdoor pursuits this time of year, and that's great. But make sure to set aside some time for what is likely the BEST time of year to really break down the areas you hunt and learn how the deer use them. 

In this episode of the How to Hunt Deer Podcast, Josh talks with Aaron Hepler about his approach to post-season scouting. Aaron is a serious public land deer hunter from Pennsylvania. He consistently gets on above average deer for his area despite intense hunting pressure. One thing that makes him so successful is his commitment to scouting. As you'll hear in this episode, for Aaron, post-season scouting begins as soon as his buck tag is full. Tune in to hear how he fine tunes his understanding of the areas he's familiar with, how he locates and breaks down new areas, and how he begins to formulate a plan for the next hunting season. Enjoy!

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On today's podcast Garrett speaks with guest Rendell Erik. He's been on the podcast now a few times to talk about scouting and hunt recaps. Based in Iowa, much of his focus is on finding and targeting the biggest and oldest bucks that he can find across a variety of public land pieces that he keeps tabs on. Today's episode is a little different. It's more about calling audibles, dealing with challenges, trying to make the best decisions on the fly as possible when plans A, B, and C blow up. Often Rendell Erik fills his tag earlier in the season before the rut kicks into full gear. This year, after sacrificing some of his season to scout and hunt with a good mutual friend of ours who had drawn a non-resident tag, he had to dig deep and hunt throughout the rut and even into the later gun seasons. He also saw more pressure this year than in years past, and had dry conditions and crop rotations that made early season patterns less repeatable than normal. This is an insightful episode because because it looks at how you can take a good mental approach and take the right actions when things aren't going your way.

This week on the Southern Ground Hunting podcast we're joined by a couple of our favorite creators in the space right now. Jeremy Aron and Daniel Lemmon from Do It Yourself Hunter are hanging with us to talk about their season and their very unique approach to creating video content for their viewers. Our favorite thing about them is the fact that they're as southern as southern gets and they consistently find success on big public land whitetails all over the country. We've all heard the "If you can kill them in ______, you can kill them anywhere". Well, Jeremy and Daniel prove it. These couple of Mississippi fellas can flat out hunt and we're happy to pick their brains for a little bit!

On this episode of The Nomadic Outdoorsman Dan talks with Dr. Will Bartlett, an all around outdoorsman from Maine about his passion for the outdoors and primitive huntings styles like deer tracking in the snow.

Dr. Will Bartlett is a Gonstead Chiropractor currently practicing in North Yarmouth, Maine, helping individuals and families achieve the freedom in their lives that they want and know they can have. He believes that we can live exceptionally healthier, longer, and more fulfilling lives by getting in touch with our primal selves. As an avid outdoorsman with a passion for hunting, fishing and adventures in wild places, he quickly learned how we use to live, what we use to eat and what we use to value in our lives. The experiences that he's had hunting have greatly impacted his practice, how he helps people get well and take control of their health and their life. He knows that if you can reconnect with the historical and primal tradition of hunting, develop a connection with nature not only will you improve your health but you will revolutionize your life.

This week on The Average Conservationist Podcast, Marcus sits down with author and entrepreneur, Zach Hanson. Zach is the founder of TheOutfitter.Guide as well as the author of his recently released book, Turning Feral. Zach opens the conversation up talking about his journey into the outdoors and how he was able to try and shorten his learning curve when it came to not only whitetail hunting, but western big game. The guys discuss Zach's journey into trapping and how it's looked at as a bit of a lost art as well as his new company and book. Be sure and pick up a copy of Turning Feral on Amazon and if you're running a guide business check out Theoutfitter.guide.

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This week the guys had the opportunity to head East to Harrisburg PA to spend a couple days at the Great American Outdoor Show.  While in attendance, they spent a lot of time at the GoWild booth visiting with GoWild Members, discussing gear, and meeting new people.  The time was well spent with new friends made and a few new things learned.

The show was booming and had a plethora of exhibitors, attendees, and attractions.  If you have a chance, get this show on your to do list.  A lot of fun for the whole family if you have any interest in the outdoors.  Fishing, Camping, Archery, firearms, etc.  All under one roof.

Paul and Andrew give their recaps of the Amish Meat Pockets, time spent in the GoWild Booth, and more.  This year’s deer numbers are also in, so the guys discuss that as well.  Be on the look out for next weeks episode with Mike Tonkovich of the ODNR to discuss the deer season!

Have a great week and be safe if you get out in the woods!

Hey everyone, welcome to episode 159 of the Antler Up Podcast!

On this week's episode Dimitri and I were joined by Josh Raley from the How to Hunt Deer Podcast and the Wisconsin Sportsman Podcast.  Both of these podcasts air on the Sportsmen’s Empire on Tuesdays and Thursdays.  Josh was a great guest to have on our show and we really enjoyed this chat!  We dove down some gear rabbit holes in this one.  So, if you are into that type of stuff, I believe you will enjoy this one!

Josh was able to attend his first ATA show this past January and he shared with us some of the items that he really liked from the show and then some gear that he really enjoyed using this past hunting season.  We then discuss how things are really evolving when it comes to hunting gear.  Really pushing the limits for maximizing how efficient our bows are, the mobile gear we use and everything else. This was a fun topic to chat about because everyone is going to use different gear for all aspects I just mentioned.  So, it was great to hear what Josh’s and Dimitri’s take was on the trends of hunting gear and where it is heading.

We wrap up the episode having Josh talk about his success during this past hunting season and what all went into that.  From there we get into some postseason strategy as well.  I  hope you enjoyed this episode and if you are heading to the GAOS make sure to stop by the Tethrd booth on the weekend to say hi!

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

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Cue the slow, sad music. Whitetail season is officially over. With the 2022 season in the rear view, it's time to turn our attention to the fall of 2023 and think about how we can improve our deer hunting in the year ahead. In this episode of the Wisconsin Sportsman Podcast, Josh talks with Sam Bilhorn of Whitetail Partners to discuss what you can be doing RIGHT NOW to make the fall of '23 your best hunting season yet. 

Sam and the crew at Whitetail Partners specialize in designing topnotch whitetail plans customized for your parcel. Now serving Wisconsin, Ohio, Michigan, Tennessee and Georgia, they've got a regional professional to help you with your property design and habitat planning needs. Whether it's an onsite consultation, a virtual design, or simply a coaching session, they can set you on the path to better deer hunting on your land. Check them out at whitetailpartners.com.

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On this episode of The Western Rookie Dan and new co-host Brian Krebs talk about the future of the podcast. Brian is a diehard hunter from Minnesota where he loves chasing antlers on the hoof and on the ground. Brian is the host of the Two Bucks Podcast and has a line of beard care products called Bull Elk Beard Oil. Dan and Brian met a few years back when Brian sponsored The Nomadic Outdoorsman podcast. Dan and Brian have since shed hunted together and have plans to do a western hunt in the future.

On this Episode of the How to Hunt Turkey Podcast, Paul talks with Dave Owens of the Pinhoti Project. Paul and Dave discuss the why behind Dave’s Turkey hunting obsession. Dave tackles the age old battle of dealing with a difficult Turkey, know when to hold ‘em and when to fold ‘em is a skill one can only learn from time in the Spring woods. Any Turkey hunter understands the challenges that temperamental Spring weather plays. A beautiful Spring morning can change rapidly and a hunter must be able to adapt when the weather turns extreme. The countdown to Spring Turkey Season has officially begun on the How to Hunt Turkey podcast. 25 DAYS! A second mini episode drops this week and Paul will unpack some interesting research done about the effects of weather patterns on Wild Turkeys in the Spring.

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In this episode, Jon Teater (Whitetail Landscapes) and Todd Waldron (Ruffed Grouse Society) discuss ruffed grouse habitat, biology, and designing a property specific to grouse. Todd explains the lifecycle of grouse and how they choose habitat types to survive on the landscape. Todd explains habitat options and preferences that will overlap with deer preferences and related habitat. Todd considers ruffed grouse as an indicator species of diverse forest settings.

Jon explains the importance of grouse to deer and Todd goes into detail on how grouse habitat changes over the year. Todd details grouse foraging, nesting, brooding and courting areas and how to set those up on your local property. Todd explains why grouse are so sensitive to specific cover and the relative home ranges for grouse. Todd discusses the importance of both open and closed canopy settings and how they relate to nesting. Jon explains in the field examples of nesting sites and how he would develop nesting locations based on this information.

Jon and Todd discuss microclimates that can be created on the landscape to attract wildlife. Jon discusses aspen cutting techniques for grouse. Todd and Jon discuss invasive plants and other trees and shrubs that should be considered for grouse. Todd explains the ideal layout and plant species that will create both grouse and deer habitat. Jon discusses fire on the landscape with Todd, and both explain its importance in establishing better habitat.   

This week Marcus sits down with Dane and Dustin, the founders of Michigan based Hardside Hydration. Hardside Hydration is a solution to backcountry hydration needs, combining the best elements of a nalgene water bottle and a bladder system. The guys talk about the inception of the idea after both had popped a water bladder on a backcountry hunt and needed a better solution. The guys talk about how their given backgrounds and experiences lended themselves well to being able to start the business and really relate to a lot of hunters, regardless of their pursuit. Dustin talks about the feedback and the process they went through to get to their final product and how things have grown in such a short period of time. If you want to learn more, check out their product, the Swig Rig at hardsidehydration.com.

This week on the Missouri Woods & Water podcast the three of us sit down and discuss hunting in coyote tournaments.  We talk about some of the differences compared to just hunting regularly we have noticed when doing tournaments. We tend to change our hunting strategies just a little bit during a tournament, right or wrong, we have noticed we do it.  Also, about halfway through the recording, our buddy Russell Ryun came over and sat in on the show.  Finally, we discuss depredation tags.  What are they, how does someone get them, and some of the added pressure of having one of them.  Thanks for listening!

• We are now streaming on the Sportsmen’s Empire podcast network! 

• Jacob and his family went fishing over the weekend.

• Why are trailers so hard to handle?

• Dry camping vs wet camping: Which do you prefer? 

• What would your ideal camper setup look like?

• The new “Floor is Lava” show on Netflix–don’t miss it!

• Writing the script for our version of a “Top Gear” hunting edition episode.

• Does the outdoor industry have the largest population of dudes named Dan?

• The team is gearing up for the Great American Outdoor Show (GAOS): Stop by wearing your GoWild hat to get a little extra something-something.

• Brad is still out to prove that Dogman exists!

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This week on the Oklahoma Outdoors Podcast, John continues his "what did you learn" series with returning guest Tyrell Roy. Tyrell is one of those under the radar killers, who constantly harvests mature whitetail bucks with his bow year after year. Tyrell is fortunate to hunt some fantastic whitetail country in north west Oklahoma, and every year fills most of, if not all of his tags with his bow. So it only makes sense that he is a great candidate for the what did you learn series.

Tyrell and John take turns talking about the ups and down of their seasons, and what they learned along the way. Tyrell takes us to his DIY elk hunt in Colorado, and his once in a hundred lifetimes moose encounter! Ever had a rutting moose drool on your chest while trying to stomp you into the ground? Well Tyrell has, and he does a great job of bringing you along for the action. John talks about gaining access on private ground out of state, and Tyrell recalls his brief stint with target panic, even after years of success harvesting bucks with his bow. The guys also talk about not getting ahead of yourself on opening day, how you should never stop scouting, and how important it is to take does if you love hunting whitetail deer in the great state of Oklahoma. This is a great episode looking back at the 2022 season, and once again is meant to encourage you the listener to reflect back on what you learned this past season.

On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan continues his fair chase and technology conversation with good friend Bob Polanic. The last time we covered this topic the conversation had more of an anti cell camera, anti technology feel to it. Coming from a more pro technology point of view, Bob feels that the introduction of products like cellular trail cameras don't necessarily lead to higher harvest rates. This is another interesting episode that is a different point of view from someone in our hunting community. A lot to think about.

It's also important that we as members of this hunting community open our ears and listen to each other even if we may disagree. Because at the end of the day, being divisive is the worst thing that can happen to this fragile way of life. Enjoy!

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On this episode of the Hunting Gear Podcast, Dan talks with Ev Tarrell of Code Of Silence about their lineup of hunting clothing. For 30 years Ev work for Cabela's in their hunting camo and clothing division where he was able to identify what he thought were holes in the camouflage market. Several years later, while talking to one of his hunting buddies about hunting gear who was preparing for an eastern whitetail hunt, Ev had a bit of a "ah ha" moment. It was right then and there he decided to start his new company.

Dan and Ev get in to the details about what type a materials are uses, how the garments were going to be designed, redesigns of the prototypes, and what kind of hunter will benefit from this hunting line. If you are a midwestern deer hunter and are looking for new camo for the next hunting season, this episode may give you another option.

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In this episode of the Whitetail Experience Podcast, Byron Horton and Cam Deerfield discuss cell cams and the future of deer hunting.  This is still has a BS session vibe but two guys discuss the pros and cons on the technology in the sport.  There are still some laughs and good points made but main focus on cell cams and if they are too much technology for hunting and if they are fair chase.

Deer season is officially over for the 2022-23 season in Pennsylvania.  The general narrative from this point on is cabin fever until spring turkey season.  For every diehard deer hunter though, there is always something to be doing to prepare for next fall.  Whether you're cutting timber and travel corridors on private land or scouting new  ground on public land, the hunt never quite ends.  This week on the Pennsylvania Woodsman we chat with Dwayne Jones from Shed Season.

Dwayne is just as crazy about scouring the landscape for fallen antlers as he is sitting in a deer stand - maybe more!  We discuss Dwayne's recent property purchase and how he has begun to transform the land into a whitetail mecca.  Dwayne shares the habitat projects in place including timber management, prescribed fire, invasive species removal, and of course, food plots.  From here we dive into the beloved topic of pursuing mature bucks not only during the hunting season, but also during the months of February and March when antlers are falling.  The attraction created on Dwayne's property is not only good for hunting, it's good for sheds!.   We cover strategies to find more antlers, putting the pieces of the puzzle together on mature bucks using shed antlers, and the added joy during the offseason for him and his family!

Who doesn’t love a good hunting story? This week, the How to Hunt Deer Podcast takes a break from the normal whitetail strategy talk to focus on some awesome stories of success from the field with a few hiccups along the way. In this episode of the How to Hunt Deer Podcast, Josh talks with Aaron Hepler about his stellar fall when he was able to tag his first elk and a great public land whitetail in Pennsylvania.

Aaron is a diehard public land hunter. He shares his knowledge and experience of chasing public land whitetails on a couple of different outlets including Truth from the Stand and Exodus Outdoor Gear blogs. But he doesn’t just write about it. The proof is in the pudding, and Aaron is incredibly consistent in getting on above average deer on public ground. Last September, Aaron put his skill to the test hunting elk in Colorado and was able to tag a great bull just a few hours into the hunt. A few weeks later, Aaron was also able to take an awesome PA public land buck. Check out this episode to hear how it all went down!

This week on the Southern Ground Hunting Podcast, we're talking to Jake Lishen about how to make a game plan on southern public land bucks when deer are entering into the post rut phase. For many of us, it's easy to decide to hunt deer like it's the rut when you're within a few weeks of the peak. Especially when you're on an out of state hunt. What Jake talks about is how him and his buddies analyzed the sign on their trip to Alabama, determined it was in fact later than peak rut in that area, and started inching closer and closer to a mature buck based on his sign alone. 

In this convo, Parker and Jake just have a candid conversation breaking down what Jake did to play the odds in this hunt. January in Alabama can be a great time to be in the woods and it sounds like Jake and his friends had a heck of a time enjoying it!

On this episode of The Nomadic Outdoorsman Dan talks with fellow hog hunters about their upcoming hunt on Cumberland Island National Seashore.

Nick, Luke and David join Dan to discuss what to expect on this years hunt. David and Dan are new to the island but Luke and Nick put in the miles on this same hunt one year ago. With roughly 9,000 acres Cumberland island is home to wild horses, feral hogs, whitetail deer and rough 90 trillion armadillo. Cumberland Island was once a private island used by the Carnegie family as a recreational hunting property. Upon sale to the US government legislation was created to ensure the island would continue to offer hunting opportunities to the public. Stick around for the end of this episode and hear how close the guys were on their predictions.

This week on The Average Conservationist Podcast, Marcus sits down with the owner of 2% Certified brand Dangles Gear, James "Fort" Fortner. The guys start their conversation by going back to the beginning, of where it all started for James. Growing up in an outdoor family, being outside and in nature was all James ever knew. Whether shooting archery as a kid, hiking in to fish high country lakes or chasing big game, James and his family cherish the outdoors. In order to do his part to help preserve our wild places, James started Dangles Gear to help fund those who make it their life's mission to give back. Dangles Gear sunglass leashes use 100% recycled materials on all of their products to help further their conservation mission. Head over to danglesgear.com and use code AVERAGE50 (all caps) at checkout and save 50% off your order.

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Hey everyone, welcome to episode 158 of the Antler Up Podcast!

On this week's episode I was joined by Carl Kossuth from Tethrd. Carl is the Chief Designer for Tethrd.  This was a fun one to record because out of all the relationships that I have been blessed with since we’ve started this journey Carl is one that happened spontaneously.  We actually quickly mention that in this episode, but we also dive into when Carl got the bug to shoot with the longbow and his passion for that.  This was a fun conversation because we haven’t explored that yet on the podcast.  After relistening to it, I just might have to fiddle around with one this spring!

In this episode we cover Carl’s successful 2022 season and what led to that success.  We dove down some in season scouting techniques that Carl really focuses on to put himself in the best position to kill a buck.  This episode also wouldn’t be complete if we didn’t discuss some gear.  Carl shared information regarding the new Tethrd Lockdown Saddle! I can’t wait to try this out myself at the GAOS in Harrisburg!  Hear also what Carl is most proud of when it comes to developing gear for Tetrhd. I hope you enjoy this episode and if you are heading to the GAOS make sure to stop by the Tethrd booth on the weekends to say hi!

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

The white tail season is winding down to the final days, but predator season is ramping up.  This week the boys are joined by Micah, Nate, and Andy of the Missouri Woods & Water podcast.  These guys are outstanding hunters in general, but have found a special niche in the predator game in Missouri.  While spending time with them at the ATA show, the guys decided a coyote hunting 101 discussion might be a good one. These guys are PhD’s in predator hunting, but this introductory course, will get you headed in the right direction.

Around the state, not a lot going on.  Seasons are coming to the close and a new year ahead of us.  Paul continues to gear up for Turkey season.  The NWTF conference is nearing, so he’s practicing his strut.  Andrew spent the weekend grinding meat, and being scared shitless by the neighbor hood doe. Special guest, Mo, of the purple coat mafia joined the show (briefly) this week.

The guys will be out at the Great American Outdoor show in Harrisburg on February 6 and 7 in booth 412 spending time with the folks at GoWild.  Stop by and say hi!

Have a great week and be safe if you get out in the woods!

On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Paul Campbell joins Dan in an all out wild turkey BS session. The guys kick off the show by sharing their "introduction to turkey hunting" stories and how Paul specifically fell in love with the activity back in 2008. Paul is currently employed by the National Wild Turkey Federation where he is able to mix his turkey hunting passion with communicating to other the importances of conservation through the NWTF. After that is all BS, the guys talk about their favorite turkey hunting scenarios, the observed turkey population decline, and much more turkey hunting conversation. If you are wild turkey nut, this is the episode for you.

In this episode of the How to Hunt Turkey Podcast, Paul talks with Cameron Weddington of The Turkey Hunter Podcast. Cameron is a resident of Tennessee and a dyed in the wool turkey hunting fool. Cameron unpacks everything he does PRIOR to the season. Cameron talks about the gear, guns, ammo, fitness and scouting that he does before opening day. Forming a good foundation of Turkey hunting basics is a key to becoming a better Turkey hunter, for you seasoned hunters, a good refresher is in store. The guys talk about choosing boots, camo patterns, choke tubes and how not to scare Turkeys. Spoiler alert…you’re going to scare Turkeys. This is a great episode for any Turkey hunter. Cameron is a very successful Turkey hunter at a young age and his perspective on pre-season preparation is a treasure trove of wisdom.

On this episode of The Western Rookie Dan talks with Robert Gillingham about how to plan and compare western hunt prices.

Robert is an avid fly fishermen and has been fishing for over 20 years. He lives in Boise, Idaho and spends as much of his time as possible in the outdoors. Robert has a background in Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Biology and currently teaches Zoology to high school students. As an avid outdoorsmen he has created tools to help outdoorsmen and women protect their valuable gear as well as compare the cost of different hunts. He built Karmik Outdoors out of necessity and a lack of other options to help outdoor enthusiasts recover missing items and plan future hunts.

In this episode, Jon Teater (Whitetail Landscapes) and Jim Ward (Jim Ward’s Whitetail Academy) discuss building walls of cover for whitetail habitat. Jim explains his recent client trips and how frequently he works on client properties. Jim details places he has worked and how he travels across the country improving hunting properties.  

Jim discusses failures through the years and how that has changed his perspective on land management. Jim explains neighborhood property comparables and how deer value neighboring properties, which can impact the outcome of habitat improvement. Jim explains where to build cover and how close to property lines he starts.

Jim explains the concept of building deer huts and how he has changed his perspective over the years. Jon details what hasn’t worked in specific bedding areas and how to make changes to improve deer interest. Jim and Jon discuss tree species used to develop cover and deer huts. Jim discusses new concepts and ideas of building cover and how he creates a form of edge feathering within the timber. Jon discusses a special concept he has developed to create interior cover and helps shield deer movement. Jim talks specifics on the size and dimensions of the walls of cover he creates to help insulate a property and dictate deer movement.

Jim discusses his concepts of building travel corridors and focusing deer movement around food plots. Jim explains how a multi-edge layout improves property interest. Jon discusses the value of quality soil and regeneration. Jim provides some examples and considerations around food plots to improve deer movement. Jim ends with how he works with clients and details the art of possible and tries to align that with the landowners’ goals.

In this episode we talk a variety topics, Cameron has worked in the industry from the TV side as well as the outfitting side of things.  We talk a little bit about traditional hunting and how that changes the game as a deer hunter.  We discuss guiding a bit.  The importance of not taking deer hunting to serious.  

We discuss not upgrading a bow when you find one that fits you.  We discuss are hunters today to focused on gear and not enough of deer hunting. We get into some fun rabbit holes as well.
 

Topics also discussed

-energy drink selection

-blood trails and muzzleloaders

-stick bow hunting

-stand height and ambush details

-public land hunting

-big woods hunting

-broadhead selection 

-mobile hunting before it was cool

-hunting at a young age

-obsessed with bucks  

-130 class overlooked

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This week on the Missouri Woods & Water podcast we get the pleasure of talking with Big Al Morris, a coyote hunting legend.  Al talks about hunting coyotes all across North America and some of the differences and similarities he has noticed over the years.  We then get into all kinds of great information from Al ranging from some of his favorite sounds, calling techniques and sequences he uses, how he handles the wind, rifle calibers, and much more.  This episode is full of great information from Al.  Enjoy the show!  

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On this episode of Huntavore, Nick is joined by Jonah Curtis, an impressive gardener and small game aficionado.  They unpack a whole range of topics on a number of rabbit trails that eventually lead into squirrels, rabbits.  Discussions revolve around a mild taste and flavor,  How a few bag limits add up fast, simple easy preparations are sometimes the best, and Nick has the opportunity to try something completely new, raccoon.  Jonah gives some advice with cooking a ring tailed bandit.  Plenty of delicious tid bits on this episode of Huntavore.

Small game hunting is an absolute must this time of year.  Now that the rush and intensity of deer season is over, a walk in the woods with friends or family is a breath of fresh air.  And besides, it's time to get payback on those bushytails for acting like that huge buck behind you. Jonah lays out a couple of his favorite ways to use squirrel, fried and shredded.  He equates it bluegill with the pan fried, there are a hundred recipes, but fried squirrel done right is tops.  The second is braised and shredded.  The mild flavor makes it a great companion to dumplings and pot pies.  Rabbit is similar and boasts a larger bounty.  While Jonah farm raised his, a couple bag limits of rabbits would fill the freezer pretty quick.  Great way to diversify the freezer.  Nick had the opportunity to bag a large raccoon boar.  This has been on his list to take and try and that day has come.  The meat looks rich, and is covered in loads of fat.  Trimming the fat and glands helps in any off flavors, but Jonah gives a few tips when preparing your raccoon for a tasty treat.

As more and more seasons are coming to an end, it's time to reflect back so that we can push forward. Charles Admire joins John on the Oklahoma Outdoors Podcast this week to look back on their seasons and learn from the situations they found themselves in this year. The guys cover several different topics from private and public land deer hunting to waterfowl. John kicks things off with an important lesson he learned about edge habitat on his quick trip to Nebraska back in September, and Charles reflects on some time he spent on public land in northern Oklahoma. 

The guys talked about how far is too far when doing a hang and hunt, and how far is not far enough. They discuss treestand height and shot angles, hunting out of enclosed blinds, and even some waterfowl talk about whether being hidden or having lots of decoys is more important. No matter what you chase, it's important to look back on the experiences you had and learn from them for the future. Whether big bucks are your thing, or chasing coyotes out on the prairie, there is always more to learn!

This week on the Michigan Wild Podcast, Marcus sits down with Nick Green from the Michigan United Conservation Clubs. The guys talk about a bit of a hot button issue here in Michigan and that's the expansion of Army National Guard Base, Camp Grayling. The National Guard is proposing to lease an additional, roughly 160,000 acres of public land on top of the roughly 140,000 acres they currently occupy. The guys cover how everything came about, what the initial feedback was from the public and where things currently stand. Whether you're a Michigan resident or just an average conservationist, this is an episode that you'll want to hear.

Trust me when I say that I am not blackmailing Tony Peterson to get him repeatedly on this podcast. On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Tony Peterson is back on the show and opens up about his inner life lessons. Topics on todays episode include:

• Shit our dads taught us.
• Things I wish I knew before I was 30.
• Music from high school.
• Chicks from our past.
• Nintendo games we loved.

This is a fun episode where the guys let their hair down and get real for a second. But not really. It's a pretty dumb episode that has no educational value but if you relax a little you may just laugh out loud. We all need chill and get away from the serious side of deer hunting for a little bit, that is why these episodes are so important. Please comment on what you learned from this episode.  

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On this episode of the Hunting Gear Podcast, Dan talks with Chad Sylvester of Exodus Outdoor Gear about what's new in 2023. Chat kicks off the show by talking about their custom made arrow release from last year, and how it has become a popular choice for serious bowhunters. According to Chad there will be additional arrow options in 2023. Later in the episode, Dan has Chad break down their new cell camera offering. Chad talks about what is different about this camera and what is the same compared to their earlier model. It's awesome to see a company like Exodus come up from the bottom and claim their space in the hunting industry. Enjoy and share!

Do you ever feel like you do the same things each hunting season and never mix things up?  It can be extremely easy to stay in your comfort zone going to the same properties, hunting the same species, at the same times each year.  While there is nothing wrong with this, it does prevent you from experiencing new places and adventures.  On this week's episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman we chat with Dan Mathews.  Dan is the host of the Western Rookie and Nomadic Outdoorsman podcasts on Sportsmen's Empire network.

The Nomadic Outdoorsman is exactly what you'd expect; a guy who travels around hunting anything and everything there is a season for.  If you could hunt shadows, that would be included too!  Dan first fills us in on the epic season he had punching multiple tags in multiple states.  We discuss elk camp in Colorado and how to plan and prepare mentally for a trip west of the Mississippi River.  Throughout the conversation weaves a buffet of other topics including hunting strategy and philosophy, getting out of your comfort zone, taking on new adventures, and time management as a father and husband.  Don't over indulge!

With deer seasons wrapping up around the country, it's time to take a long, hard look at the gear we used this fall. What worked? What didn't? What gear did we love? What should we add to take our kit to take our hunting up another notch? Lucky for you gear junkies out there, ATA '23 featured TONS of new and innovative products for deer hunters. 

In this episode of the How to Hunt Deer Podcast, Josh talks with Andrew Muntz about the some of the best, and worst, gear they saw at ATA in Indy. Andrew is one half of the O2 podcast duo and a diehard whitetail hunter. The guys discuss the highlights of Andrews season, the Sportsmen's Empire crew's shenanigans during the ATA Show, and some of their top picks from the show. Enjoy!

Right now in the hunting community there is a hot topic of discussion surrounding cellular trail cameras and how they align with fair chase hunting ethics. On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan talks with fellow podcaster Byron Horton about their opinions on this matter and how they feel it will affect hunting in the future. Ethics, tradition, the definition of fair chase are all up for discussion on this weeks episode. It get pretty emotional! Please visit the Nine Finger Chronicles and Sportsmen's Empire social media pages and voice your opinion.

This week on The Average Conservationist Podcast, Marcus sits down with Nick Green from the Michigan United Conservation Clubs. The guys talk about a bit of a hot button issue here in Michigan and that's the expansion of Army National Guard Base, Camp Grayling. The National Guard is proposing to lease an additional, roughly 160,000 acres of public land on top of the roughly 140,000 acres they currently occupy. The guys cover how everything came about, what the initial feedback was from the public and where things currently stand. Whether you're a Michigan resident or just an average conservationist, this is an episode that you'll want to hear.

Those crisp spring mornings are getting closer! This week on the Southern Ground Hunting Podcast, we wanted to give you a quick tease of what we have planned for turkey season this year. We're starting a completely new podcast here on the Sportsman's Empire Network just for die hard turkey hunters! 

If you enjoy our whitetail podcasts, don't fret! We're going to be continuing with regular deer hunting episodes right here on this feed every week. If you've enjoyed our turkey season episodes in the past, be on the lookout for the Limbhanger feed next month! 

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On this episode of The Nomadic Outdoorsman Dan talks with Will Boyle a firefighter from Pennsylvania about his constant desire to grow as a hunter.

Will was exposed to hunting from an early age. He had a lot of success in the early years but it wasn't until joining the Air Force, stationed in the deep south that he really began figuring out how to target good bucks and harvest more consistently. Now Will is back in his home state of Pennsylvania and is applying what he learned to see if it works in the north. Will hunts with his bow, gun and flintlock in PA. His passion is targeting mature deer but he will hunt anything with an open season from groundhogs in the summer to pheasant and ducks in the fall.

In this episode of the DIY Sportsman podcast, Garrett recaps his recent trip down to Alabama for the second annual Veteran's Hunt put together by Spartan Forge. This event helped raise money for two organizations supporting vets as well as provide a fun hunt atmosphere for everyone involved. Prior to the actual hunt starting, Garrett had driven down from Minnesota to do a day of scouting and still hunting a vast area of public land, which ended up yielding deer sightings at close range and confidence for any potential future trips going back. 

Once the hunt started, Garrett paired up with a marine corps vet to hunt with. They ended up killing deer on back-to-back-to-back evenings, and Garrett describes some of the hunts in more detail which were a combination of pre-sets, hang-and-hunts, and still hunting in the rain. Camp camaraderie, stories, jokes, and food were top notch. 

Hey everyone, welcome to episode 157 of the Antler Up Podcast!

On this week's episode Dimitri and I were joined by Cam Derr from Exodus Outdoor Gear.  Cam also is host of The Deer Gear Podcast and can be found on a ton of Exodus’s YouTube videos.  For this episode Cam talks about his expectations vs reality for this past hunting season with some amazing storytelling.  We had Cam on the show back in the spring when he had high hopes of pulling an Iowa tag and filling his ND tag for the second year in a row.  Well, as it turns out Cam pulled that Iowa tag, filled it and filled his ND tag on his biggest deer to date in velvet.  

Hear how even success brings challenges and how persevering leads to his success.  From struggling with shooting his bow, Cam was able to gain the confidence back and get the job done.  For the ND hunt, Cam shares what he needs to see from the field in order to go after a deer and how that totally changes when he goes to Iowa.  For just shy of two weeks, Cam’s Iowa story had me in total awe.  It is something that I believe every whitetail hunter dreams about one day when they have the chance to hunt Iowa and from this story it did not disappoint.  Cam wanted a specific experience, and Cam got it.  

Exodus Outdoor Gear just released a brand new Rival cellular camera and they will be at the GAOS in Harrisburg in two weeks.  Get there early to snag one if you are interested and Cam also shares what he will be doing himself with some arrows at the show!  

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

The o2 Road Show heads….Midwest? Midwest Gunworks to be exact. On this episode Andrew and Paul pack the wagon (Tahoe) and head over the mighty Mississippi to St. Louis to visit with Cameron Tinker of Midwest Gun Works. MWGW is THE one stop shop for all gun owners. Parts, optics, accessories, ammo, rifles, shotguns, pistols and a custom gunsmith shop. MWGW has literally everything the modern hunter, or firearms enthusiast needs. Paul and Andrew were floored by how big the MWGW operation was. The gunsmith that work there are elite. During the interview Paul, Andrew and Cameron talk about a lot of different topics. Cameron tells us about his epic Elk hunt with his Dad and brother out west and gives the history of MWGW. The guys talk about building guns, looking parts, tinkering on your own firearms and what to do when you realize that you really are a terrible gunsmith and you done messed up A-Aron.

New around the state is slow. Paul and Andrew try out a new format for the intro. We go live! Find us on Twitch and Instagram live for future intros and Q&A with select guests!

On this episode of The Western Rookie Dan talks with Kyle Davidson, a rocket scientist in his own right with a passion for all things archery. Kyle didn't grow up in the outdoors and it wasn’t until he found archery that he discovered his true passion. He grew up racing go-karts all through high school. When he started working with a buddy he discovered archery and was hooked from the first shot. After being unsatisfied with his arrow setup he started diving into the physics behind arrow flight and that led him to his true passion, building custom arrows with peak performance. DCA Custom Arrows was born out of this new obsession along with Super Sabre Vanes, Vane Angle Tool, Subsonic field points and Arrow Wraps. Dan and Kyle dive into the science, research and development behind Kyle's passion.

In this episode Paul talks with Brent Rogers. Brent is a resident of Iowa, a long time supporter of the National Wild Turkey Federation and avid Turkey hunter and the preeminent Wild Turkey historian. Brent’s passion for the Wild Turkey is on full display during this interview. The guy’s dive into the roller coaster history of the Turkey, market hunting and the conservation work to bring the bird back from the brink of extinction. Brent does a great job of explaining the “why” behind Turkey hunting. The obsession runs deep for many and Brent does a great job of explaining why that is. The culture and the people surrounding Turkey hunters really starts to come into focus during this interview.  As the weather starts to shift from winter and we get glimpses of Spring, enjoy this talk about all that is good in the world of the Wild Turkey.

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to head west for an entire fall? Chase salmon & caribou, hunt elk & mulies, and even spend some time guiding other hunters on their hunt of a lifetime? That's exactly what this week's guest did during the late summer and fall of 2022. 

In this episode of the Wisconsin Sportsman Podcast, Josh talks with Adam Kaufmann of Free to Prowl Outdoors about his fall fishing, hunting, and guiding out west. Adam enjoyed no shortage of adventure, had a few hiccups along the way, and even risked his life to retrieve a beautiful western whitetail. Tune in to hear how it all went down!

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On the Missouri Woods & Water podcast this week we talk about our experience at this year's ATA show.  Andy kind of "interviews" Nate & Micah about the show and what we liked etc.  We talk about some cool new products we saw and each of our favorite products at the show.  That list grows throughout the show as we remember more and more of the stuff we liked too.  We also talk about some of the stories and things that happened while there.  Overall, it was a great experience for the MWW crew in Indianapolis and we hope to go again.  Thanks for listening.   

In this episode, Jon Teater (Whitetail Landscapes) and Steve Sherk (Sherk’s Guide Service) discuss becoming a better deer hunter. Steve explains his trail camera analysis strategies and how he processes the data. Steve discusses the ultimate factor he finds impacts deer movement. Steve identifies key dates from this past season that he identified as high movement days.

Steve talks through this year’s hunting season, how this year’s weather impacted hunting . Steve explains other factors that he believes are overlooked when it comes to deer movement. Steve explains key indicators that allow him to assess movement on the landscape. Steve identifies other factors like mast crop and its criticality and impact on animal health and productivity on the landscape.

Jon explains deer movement philosophies. Jon details the differences of forested versus agricultural regions and how deer use these areas differently and how he evaluates landscape movement.  Steve discusses when deer seemed to be most active this year as it pertains to movement and related breeding.  Steve explains why he focuses his data analysis on hunting season and why he disregards nighttime deer movement.  Jon discusses patterns of deer movement and how deer on highly pressured ground may not establish annual patterns. Steve discusses the importance of understanding the difference in rut and core ranges of deer movement. Steve goes through his failures this season and what the listeners can do to improve their hunting.