Podcast Episodes

On this episode of The Nomadic Outdoorsman Dan talks with Nash Fuller, a new hunter who has a couple seasons and cool encounters under his belt.

Nash is a 30 year old from NE Iowa. He is a long time angler and a beginning hunter. Nash has 2 kids that take up a good chunk of his time but he is excited to learn more about the outdoors so that he can pass that knowledge and experience on to them. He has made it a point to get his family involved in the outdoors whether it’s fishing, hunting, shooting, or just going on walks. Nash has 2 years of hunting in the books and he and Dan discuss what being an adult onset hunter has looked like so far.

This week on the Southern Ground Hunting Podcast, we're going to talk about self-filming. As filming hunts gains popularity, we get more and more questions about what camera gear we're taking into the woods. Filming can be as cheap or expensive as you want it to be, and in this episode we're going to talk about all of it. Along with the gear, we're going to discuss some of the basics you'll want to know about creating a great storyline for your videos. 

On today's episode, Garrett talks about bowhunting in the month of October, which has become his favorite month overall to hunt in the Midwest. September can be nice because of the mild weather and of cover to help hide you in the tree. Bed to food patterns can be easy to identify, and deer can be less on edge. And of course November can also be incredible, though the second half of that month is usually the heaviest hunting pressure of the entire year with the various gun seasons, so often the best rut hunting is isolated, it can be very cold, and you can still put in long hours and slow days waiting for that one key flurry of activity. 

October seems to blend the best of both months. Dressing for the weather is very manageable. Deer movement can be average to very good, and it steadily improves over the course of the month. Deer movement is also much more predictable than November, both from a bedding perspective as well as year-over-year repeatability. The cover has been knocked down a bit since September which improves shooting lanes, but not so much so that the trees you're hunting out of are barren. Hunting pressure usually isn't too bad either. So in this episode Garrett covers eight tips to keep in mind to help making October hunting successful.

Deer hunting is about a lot more than tagging big bucks. It's about a love for the chase. It's about growing our woodsmanship skills. It's about fostering the connection to our food. And it's about camaraderie. To celebrate deer hunting's rich deer camp tradition, several hosts of different Sportsmen's Empire Podcast Network shows from around the country will join Josh each week for fun, relaxed deer camp conversation.

Follow along as the guys update each other on recent sightings and deer activity, share strategies they're employing to get on deer, and just enjoy a relaxed deer camp atmosphere. 

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On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, we continue HuntStand week with hardcore hunter Josh Honeycutt. Josh has been on the podcast several times in the past and there is one thing that consistent when listening to him talk, his passion for the outdoors and deer hunting. Josh breaks down his plans for the fall and how he makes the decision on when to schedule his out of state hunts. Josh talks about how he uses HuntStand before, during, and after the hunt to capture useful hunting data. The guys also get in to their thoughts on how wether impacts deer movement in bother the October and November.

Wisconsin's archery deer season has been in for a couple of weeks now. Hunting is getting tougher as deer begin to shift to different food sources as well shift to thicker, more remote cover due to hunting pressure. In this episode of the Wisconsin Sportsman podcast, Josh and Pierce recount their hunts so far this season, including their most recent hunt together at Pierce's place. Then the guys get into the important stuff, like whether Pierce should have shot the buck he passed last week. For Josh, that deer was a shooter all day, every day. What do you think? Go check it out on Instagram and let the guys know in the comments what YOU would have done.

To kick off Org Month on the podcast, from the National Deer Association, Marcus welcomes in Nick Pinizzotto. Nick opens things up by giving a bit about his background and what brought him to NDA. The guys talk about similar hunting traditions in PA and MI, along with what makes the whitetail deer so special. Nick breaks down some of the different programs NDA has to offer for getting new deer hunters in the woods and his favorite part about those events. The two also spend a small amount of time on the merger between QDMA and the Deer Alliance. Nick and the team at NDA are passionate about whitetail deer and the wild places they live and that certainly shows during this conversation. To learn more and become a member of The National Deer Association, go to www.deerassociation.com

If you listened to last week’s show, you know that knowing where the arrow hit the deer is important. This week Andrew sits down with Brett Morris of Blue River Bowhunting to discuss filming your hunts. Andrew’s always been to concerned with hauling more gear into the woods and really wanted to figure out how hard it could be to film a hunt. Brett gives the 101,201, and 301 level courses on how to capture your hunt. It can be as complicated or simple as you want it to be, but hear about some of his tips and tricks to record that hunt.

Special guests of the week David Brown and Gage Hall come on to discuss their inductions into the O2 Deer Camp. David killed an insanely cool looking whitetail buck on the east side of Ohio, while Gage got it done on his first ever compound kill in Northwest Ohio. Both stories bring to light the beauty of the hunt for these two Ohio Outdoorsmen. Congratulations gentlemen!

Paul has been traveling for work, and didn’t have much to report from the woods. Andrew’s head game continues, this week after missing a doe at 15 yards. This time the only thing injured was Andrew’s ego, so that’s a plus. The biggest highlight of the woods this week was being able to try out First Lite’s new transfer pack. This bag ROCKS! If you are looking, or even if you aren’t looking, for a new bag to take to the whitetail woods, this is the first place to look.

Keep up the good work in the woods and good luck to those heading out this week. COLD weather in the forecast!

Hey everyone, welcome to episode 141 of the Antler Up Podcast!

On this week's episode I was joined by NDA’s Chief Conservation Officer Kip Adams.  This is the second time Kips has been on the podcast and I always enjoy catching up with him. Kip is a PA resident and we chat about gearing up for this hunting season, especially right now. Kip has two kids and with my daughter Norah coming out with me this year I asked Kip how to help make hunting fun for kids. After that we dove into how 2022 forecasts and the struggles of 2021. From how deer communicate, finding bedding, using buck sign to cash in on a buck early in the season. The last piece Kip dived into is controlling your emotion in the heat of the moment and the practice to better your skills for that one opportunity. 

Kip does a ton of awesome content for NDA! From written content, guest speaking to making great educational videos. Kip is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to whitetails. Be sure to check his content out over at www.deerassociation.com. Hope you enjoy this episode and look forward to next week! Antler Up!

On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, we celebrate HuntStand week with avid hunter Mark Kayser. Mark is well know within hunting circles and is very passionate about hunting a variety of species. From elk and mule deer out west to chasing whitetails during the rut, Mark shares with us what he has learned over the years a hunter and sportsman. On top of that, Mark educates us on how he uses the HuntStand app to locate wild game across the country. Enjoy!

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Cody has been involved in the outdoors his entire life. He loves hunting, fishing and really anything outdoors. He rodeo’d for 15 years but recently started a land improvement business with his brothers with the ultimate goal to work for himself and have more time for hunting and fishing. Cody grew up hunting whitetails and turkey but has since turned his attentions towards the western hunting world and backpack hunting. Dan and Cody discuss everything from Cody’s rodeo career to the things they’ve learned and the gear they use while chasing big game animals in the west.

In this episode, Jon Teater (Whitetail Landscapes), Steve Sherk (Sherk’s Guide Service) and Johnny Stewart discuss hunting tactics and advanced strategies. Johnny explains where to start when breaking down a hunting property. Steve and Johnny discuss the number one factor when evaluating a good versus bad hunting property. Johnny identifies the top factors and locations to find and hunt mature bucks.  Johnny evaluates nighttime and daytime areas and why big bucks use specific areas and how to evaluate trail camera data.  

Steve and Johnny discuss how to anticipate other public land hunters and how they have had to evolve their strategies around these newly found or experienced hunters on the landscape. Jon explains how the tactics talked about apply to both public and private landowners, and how the approaches set up a foundational strategy that will help hunter’s find success. Johnny discusses why deer select certain areas and when to be more aggressive.

Johnny and Steve discuss rut hunting strategies and why Johnny isn’t so concerned with bumping deer while scouting. Johnny describes why hunting out of a tree isn’t as productive as scouting and how he puts together his plan to capitalize and execute on deer he is seeking out.  Steve discusses how he continues to scout and patterns that are annual are not always to be relied upon. Jon and Johnny discuss the importance of terrain and Jonny explains his top three advanced tactics for finding mature bucks.

This week Nate and Micah get to talk with Matt Davis, the owner of Broken Arrow Game Recovery, about blood tracking deer.  Matt talks about how a dog gets trained to do this type of work and how they do it.  We also talk about tips for hunters if they feel like they might need a tracking dog and things they can do to help make the track more successful.  Thanks to Matt for making the drive down to us and coming on the show.  Enjoy the show!

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• How being sick gives you an excuse to go fishing or tune up for the hunting season.

• Discussing how to tune up your bow using field tips and broad heads.

• How to choose your best arrows for hunting.

• How and when archery practice goes bad.

• Quick tip for what your fishing rod tip can tell you about a strike.

• Pro guide tactic for protecting your fishing line.

• Ready your packs and gear BEFORE heading into the field.

• Bryaden outlines his tree saddle hunting setup.

• The WTF of success for deer hunting.

• Tons of thousands of new gear added to the GoWild Shop!

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The 2022 Oklahoma hunting season is underway! To celebrate, we have a very special guest this week on the Oklahoma Outdoors Podcast. Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation Director J.D. Strong joins John to talk about all things big game. Right out of the gate the two tackle one of the big issues creeping up on Oklahoma and surrounding states, chronic wasting disease aka CWD. JD outlines what the state is doing to combat a potential spread of the disease, and also talks about some best practices for people to implement to help keep our deer herd safe.

After the CWD talk, the conversation takes a much more light hearted turn. The guys talk about the state's two elk herds and how the state tries to manage them on both private and public land. Black bears are also a topic of conversation and JD discusses the growth of Oklahomas population and why the state manages the hunting seasons the way that they do.

You can't talk about Oklahoma big game without spending some time on white tail deer. John asks the controversial "one buck vs two buck" question and JD offers some very insightful responses. JD also talks about the states mule deer population and how it can be challenging to manage such a small and varying herd on the edge of its natural range.

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Today on the Michigan Wild Podcast, Marcus welcomes in Nate Hicks. Nate is one of the owners of Painted Arrow Outdoors, a hunting accessory brand based in southern Michigan. The guys kick things off discussing their mutual paths into the outdoors and who their hunting mentors were. Nate talks about Painted Arrow, where the idea for their first product came from and how much things have grown in such a short amount of time. Their product, The Mag Pro is a product that easily attaches to the stabilizer of your bow and allows you to easily attach your phone to it for self filming. If you haven't already, be sure and check out the Mag Pro on their website or at a local retailer.

There's really no good description to describe this episode. Let's just say that the first 40 minutes are fun but useless. Then, the last 20 minutest the guys discuss hunting in the first 3 weeks of October and the strategy that accompany this time of year. Topics in this episode include Tony and Dan's first cars, the last time they got angry, early season cold fronts, the weight of trail camera data, and the stupid ass moon phase. If you don't laugh at this episode, see a doctor.

This podcast Dave and Andy tell the epic story of their successfulelk hunt. A DIY bull is something special and Dave and Andy had a rough go for a few days but were able to connect late in the trip. They go over the gear they used on this DIY elk trip and some of the blown opportunities as well.

Pennsylvania began allowing hunters to recover wounded big game with dogs during the 2018 season.  While we always aspire to place shots that require short track jobs, it's only part of hunting to make a bad shot.  On this week's episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman we sit down with bowhunter and blood tracker Otto Shick.  Otto is a humble farmer from Southeast Pennsylvania that has been bowhunting his entire life and helping people find their deer with his dog Otis since it has been legal.  With all this comes a substantial amount of knowledge regarding tracking and what to do after the shot.

Patience is an attribute that seldom goes unrewarded.  So why is it so difficult for many people to be patient after they release an arrow?  Frankly, it's easier said than done when you're dealing with adrenaline and excitement.  Without discipline, it can quickly ruin your recovery experience.  Slow down and ask yourself things such as, where do I think I hit?  How did the deer react? Where was the last place I saw it run?  What time did I shoot?  Otto shares with us what to do on specific shot situations, the amount of time to wait before tracking, how to mark the trail as you go, and what to do when you lose blood and decide to call someone with a dog.  When in doubt, back out, they say.  Not only is this true for allowing enough time for the animal to expire, it's also true for dog tracking.  Grid searching can hinder a dog's ability to follow up efficiently by molesting the track's scent profile.  If you need help with a track this fall or would like more information about blood tracking with dogs, go to www.unitedbloodtrackers.org.

On this episode of the Hunting Gear Podcast, Dan talks with Josh Raley in a full blown hunting gear B.S. Session. The guys talk about self filming cameras like Tactacam, they discuss their thoughts and opinions on e-bikes, and then Dan ask Josh about different products that he can use both while hunting in the south as well in the northern states like Wisconsin. Just another great BS Session amongst serious hunters.

With October just around the corner, many of us are excited to get in the treestand and start the process of locating big bucks. On this episode fo the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan talks about his October bowhunting strategy. He explains that he plans to hunt just for a couple of days in early October in order to get some climbing sticks up in some of the best locations on the new farm that he gained access to this summer. While he is there, he plans on checking his trail cameras in hopes of getting an idea of the caliber of deer that are running around on that farm.

Dan shares his thoughts about cold fronts in early to mid October and he feels that they could be a bit over-rated. This episodes is all about planning, preparation, hunting strategy, and getting ready for the big push in November. Good luck to everyone, and enjoy this deer hunting podcast!

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On this episode of The Nomadic Outdoorsman Dan talks with Evan Trebilcock about his passion for the outdoors and exploring new opportunities.

Since he was just learning to walk, Evan was exposed to the great outdoors. Hailing from rural, upstate New York, his family has always taken advantage of the opportunity to harvest game from the land. From archery whitetail to chasing river walleyes, Evan is always outside pursuing something to take home for dinner.

His upbringing left Evan wanting to share the wonders of wild lands with other curious people. This led him to start a nonprofit mentorship organization with a close friend called Opportunity Outdoors. From indoctrinating first time deer hunters, to teaching himself to archery hunt for bull elk in the Rocky Mountains, Evan lives to push boundaries in the outdoors and bring others along for the ride.

This week on the Southern Ground Hunting podcast we're talking about how to increase your chances for having early season buck encounters. We've heard plenty of guests, like Warren Womack, talk about finding hot feed trees. While that's still important for finding deer in general, it doesn't always result in finding bucks. What we've found is the hot feed tree that is secluded in a thick area can often be the first available food source inside a buck's core area. How do you know if it is? RUBS, that's how. 

In this episode, Parker is sharing an encounter with a buck in Tennessee from this week. How he found the spot and what the buck ended up doing is a scenario that we've seen play out time and time again during early season. Even going so far as to say that statistically in this scenario, having an encounter with the buck laying down the sign might be as high as 50-60%. 

Over the last couple of years, hunting public land whitetails has become cool again. Thanks to the success of many YouTubers, hunters are taking to public land in huge numbers. While more hunters enjoying our public lands is a good thing, the increased pressure can make hunting public land a challenge. Despite the increase of pressure, however, lots of folks are still finding consistent success. What's their secret?

In this episode of the How to Hunt Deer Podcast, Josh talks with Michael Perry about his tactics for taking big bucks on public land. It took a while for Michael to find success on above average bucks on public land, but over the last several years he's been one of the most consistent public land hunters out there. Just last year, he shot what is now the Alabama state record muzzleloader buck, scoring nearly 196"! During the offseason, Michael wrote a book entitled, Deer Hunting Secrets to Taking Mature Bucks on Public Lands, which is full of deer hunting stories and many of Michael's hunting tactics. Tune in to hear about Michael's hunting strategy and some of the details about the book.

In this episode of the Wisconsin Sportsman Podcast, Josh talks with his good buddy Ryan Denu about his father’s recent bear hunt in northern Wisconsin. Ryan is an avid outdoorsman who’s been hunting since he was a kid. While Ryan’s primary targets are deer and pheasants, bear hunting has held a special place in his heart since he first had the opportunity to experience it several years ago. Ryan accompanied his father on what will likely be his father’s only Wisconsin bear hunt due to the time it takes to acquire a coveted zone A tag. Ryan’s dad didn’t want it easy, and he got exactly what he was looking for on his hunt! He hunted for several days only to find out he and his hunting party had likely been tracking an infamous bear named Nike. Nike had a reputation for refusing to tree, standing his ground, and harming dogs. While Nike never treed, Ryan’s father was finally able to get a clean shot with the help of the hounds. This hunt is one he and Ryan will never forget, and makes for a story you won’t want to miss!

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Hey everyone, welcome to episode 140 of the Antler Up Podcast!

On this week's episode Dimitri and I were joined by Steve Sherk from Sherks Guide Service.  Steve resides in Western PA where he hunts the big woods of PA.  The last time Steve was on the podcast we had a ton of topics regarding buck hunting tactics.  Well round two is finally here after a year.  Steve wrapped up a two year trail cam data study which he shared on the Exodus Podcast with our friends Chad and Cam.  We get Steve to share hunting strategies for specific weeks, finding bucks after the shift and so much more!   We wrap up the conversation with Steve answering a few listener questions.  Thanks to Steve for coming on again and sharing a ton of great content!!

To start things off in the podcast Steve shares what to focus on coming into the early season and how bedding plays a major role in this.  Follow this up by chatting about shifting cameras, and when he doesn’t shift cameras because he doesn’t want to disturb specific buck areas.  A question came up about not only how Steve tracks buck shifting areas, but does as well and his philosophy on shooting a doe early or not.  Then Steve shares his strategy regarding the three C’s (Cover, Cold Fronts & Cameras).  It was awesome to hear some techniques and stories regarding the three C’s.  Then the meat and potatoes of the podcast Steve breaks down how he would hunt each time frame of the big woods and ties in his trail cam data study for this period.  So much great info in this episode and Part 2 of Buck School with Steve as a freaking blast! Hope you enjoy this episode and look forward to next week! Antler Up!

This week Paul and Andrew take time to recap their opening weekend adventures.  Paul spent some time with his son on public land.  Paul had his first official hunt in the saddle, figured out some of the intricacies of the mobile hunter.  No deer down for Paul, but he’s headed in the right direction.

Andrew’s weekend started off slow, but really picked up speed late Saturday afternoon.  Hunting an earn a buck property, he had multiple run ins with antlerless deer.  One deer is in the freezer, although not the largest deer, it qualifies for helping the deer management program, and the door is open for hunting for antlers on that property.  Andrew also discusses his hardship of losing a deer in the field as well.  Not an easy discussion, but it is a potential result when you hunt.  

The guys will keep grinding, and look forward to hearing more from success stories from around the state.

This week on The Average Conservationist Podcast, Marcus is riding solo to give the listeners a bit of a reset before kicking off 'Org Month' in October. Marcus talks about what's to come during org month along with some of the guests that he'll be having on. With that, he also gets into a few different proposed bills that are out there, both good and bad for the conservation world and how you can help voice your opinions. The hope is that this episode will get you to start thinking about conservation from more of a policy side of things and encourage you to step out of your comfort zone and get involved.

On this episode of Huntavore, Nick recalls his adventure for archery elk with his hunting buddy, Brock Dean. Together they tell their reactions to a week of super highs and deep woes; close enounters, and hellacious climbs, and what helped them to have really good success as greenhorn western elk hunters. Not a lot of animals died, but a couple get real close, on this episode of Huntavore.

Nick is joined by good friend, Brock Dean. Brock, AKA: The Former PLW, public land warrior. Brock and Nick along with two other buds, headed to Montana. They took their chance on a DIY archery hunt with General Elk tags. The week-long hint started with a 24 hour straight through drive. After hitting their campsite and prepping their gear, the 4 some made their first novice move and climbed straight up a face of the mountain without really understanding what their objective was. To their surprise they did happen to hear elk bugles, which gave them some confidence, and started their plan for the next day. Nick and Brock both agreed that our heads were in the right place, while maybe our bodies were not. Very positive going in, knew that the “slog” was worth the effort, continual planning and making audibles kept putting the guys in spots to catch elk. In fact, the group finding a closed ATV trail helped in getting up the mountain and to areas that otherwise would be out of their reach. While even the trail was in bad shape, it was better than thick timber and no switchbacks.

The group also found themselves at the top of bowl with little to no access, other than from the top. This became a sweet spot and location of several very close encounters. One being a huge bull in the timber, another being a spike bull feet from Nick, and finally the dramatic tale of Brock taking an uphill shot on a nice bull that ultimately ended unsuccessful. Overall with what they had accomplished, the adventure of it all, lessons learned, and how close they were to animals, they deemed this a successful trip. Let’s just call it, unfinished business.

Last week Dan spent 5 days in Nebraska looking for either a whitetail or mule deer buck to shoot with his bow. On this episode fo the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan breaks down his recent archery hunt to Nebraska. Dan talks about the struggles of an early season deer bow hunt, like fighting the heat, locating water and food sources, and locating a legal deer to even make a stalk on. It was another tough out-of-state hunt, but as you will hear he had a blast and even had a couple learning experiences.

This week on the Missouri Woods & Water podcast we get to talk with urban hunter Dom Ehler.  Dom gets into how he got started into hunting in the city and the advantages and disadvantages to hunting deer in a more urban area.  It's a great talk with Dom. Thanks for listening!

In this episode, Jon Teater (Whitetail Landscapes) and Steve Sherk (Sherk’s Guide Service) discuss hunting plans and setups for early season. Steve dives into his process and plans for the next several weeks before clients arrive. Jon explains his plans and when he anticipates having a shot at one of his target deer.  Jon explains fawn recruitment on his own property and how the habitat is expected to benefit his fall hunting.

Steve discusses the data he has collected over the past five years and what key weather factors he believes primarily impacts deer movement. Jon and Steve both discuss the number one external factor that impacts overall movement. Steve discusses how cold weather impacts deer at different times of the year, and how some weather fronts may reduce movement in the areas he hunts. Jon discusses what he has observed on private lands and what he believes negatively impacts deer movement.

Steve discusses the details of his early season plans, more specifically where he hunts and the habitat he prefers. Steve doesn’t have the traditional bed to feeding patterns, which creates a different strategy he believes advantages him in the big woods. Steve discusses the locations he believes provide the best hunting and bedding. Steve explains early vs late season bedding. Jon and Steve discuss the value of high-quality food and how this pertains to deer interest.

Steve explains more about his hit list deer and how he plans on targeting them. Steve details his mobile setup preferences vs fixed treestands. Steve explains how close he gets to bedding areas and why his tactics have changed over the past few years. Steve ends with detailing the significance of the sign he pays attention to and how that relates to deer movement and interest.

• Derek details his epic week-long wilderness adventure bear hunt.

• Secrets to e-scouting with OnX before an out-of-state hunt.

• Tips and tactics for hunting fall black bear.

• Pro tip for using the Garmin inReach.

• How to adapt to adversities when things don’t go as planned.

• Derek gets his truck stuck deep in the backcountry.

• How to overcome the unexpected challenges of being in the wild.

• Derek drops his bear with a perfect broadside shot….but there’s so much more to the story!

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This week on the Michigan Wild Podcast, Marcus sits down with one of the members from The Fair Chase, James Zandstra. They guys have a great conversation and cover a lot of ground throughout. James kicks things off talking about his journey into the outdoors and he and Jared started The Fair Chase. We get to spend time talking about James' 'why' when it comes to hunting along with a recent trip he took to Alaska. From there the guys talk about the upcoming deer season and what James has planned. If you haven't already, be sure to check out The Fair Chase Podcast and follow along with the guys on all of their outdoor adventures!

Have you ever asked yourself if your camo pattern really makes a difference? Or wondered how much hunting pressure is too much? This episode of the Oklahoma Outdoors podcast has been building all off season long. John is constantly learning about whitetails and their behavior, habits, and how they move about the landscape. This week, John teaches a crash course in everything he has been learning over the last several months, and how it can be used in hunting scenarios. He has read, listened, and watched countless hours of information from experts all across the country such as the MSU Deerlab and other biologists. The bulk of this episode is about science and research backed data outlining some of the most important things he has learned about how deer see, travel, and react to hunting pressure. John takes these lessons, and applies them to how it can help you be more successful this deer season.

After the deer behavior 201 course, John also throws out some good reminders for folks to keep in mind heading into the fall. Tips like not wasting your time chasing unkillable bucks or not getting hung up on summer trail camera photos. As fall quickly approaches the time has finally come! This is the last episode before Oklahomas bow season opens up, so what better time to talk deer hunting!

It is officially DEER SEASON in Wisco! To kick the season off right, Josh had Greg Tubbs of The Okayest Hunter on the show to talk abut Greg's podcast, hunting marsh bucks in southeast Wisconsin, and what hunting is REALLY all about. Greg and the rest of the Okayest Hunter crew have been preaching the okayest hunter gospel of "never pass," and that goes for whatever legal deer your after and, of course, making memories. You can learn more about The Okayest Hunter on their website. 

This Podcast Byron breaks down the week before season. As a bowhunter the week before season is an all out effort. Little pockets of time to get things in order for opening day can really be helpful.

Topics Covered:

-scouting

-camera pulls

-trail cam fails

-EHD in Ohio

- Scouting Oaks

-Taped gear and mobile hunting gear prep

-making a prep list

-truck gear items

-Archery practice

It's that time of year when all the stars begin to align, the weather is cooling down, and it's finally go-time.  You've waited all year long for this, and you're going to do everything in your power to spend the maximum amount of time in the field.  How many times do you tell yourself that this task or event can wait until after hunting season?  It's so easy to get caught up in the mindset that hunting season is priority because there is only a fixed amount of time you're able to hunt each calendar year.  

This week on the Pennsylvania Woodsman, Mitch dives into some personal dilemmas he is having balancing his everyday life and the desire to hunt hunt hunt!  The conversation is more open ended and philosophical then direct.  He shares with us his learning curve being a father and husband while also trying to chase his passion in the whitetail woods.  Mitch is open with everyone about how he really struggles keeping his priorities focused during the hunting season and not allowing himself to put his family and loved ones behind hunting.  Time management can be difficult in life, especially when you have other responsibilities that force you from doing the things you want to do.  Even though hunting has so many positive attributes, the harsh reality is it can become a selfish endeavor with ugly consequences if you're not careful.  If this is something you battle, hopefully this episode lets you know that you're not alone!  Good luck to everyone this fall!

Hey everyone, welcome to episode 139 of the Antler Up Podcast!

On this week's episode Dimitri and I were joined by Matt Wiswesser from Venator Human Performance and Nodens Outdoors.  With the season fast approaching for PA and a lot of states already kicking off, Matt shares some strength training and mindset strategies to keep you ready and prepared for your hunts.  Matt is Nodens Outdoors Chief of Operation and shares some awesome things they have going on for helping Veterans through bowhunting, the outdoors and performance this upcoming season.  Matt is a hunter from northern New Jersey and shares his experience hunting private and public land.  Ultimately we have a fun bs conversation about improving your own self as a hunter and as an individual. 

To start things off in the podcast Matt briefly introduces who he is and what his role is with his own company Venator Human Performance and Nodens Outdoors.  Matt is going to be doing some pretty awesome stuff this fall for Veterans where he and the Nodens Outdoors crew will be going to VA during Veterans Days weekend for a bowhunting camp.  Matt’s background is in exercise science and shares the importance of specificity training for what you do.  For example, the three of us are saddle hunters so we share some important keep training techniques when it comes to getting into “saddle shape.”  Within this discussion two key words came to mind and we touched upon them and those words were “discipline” and “stress.”  We talk about how we need to work towards gaining discipline and decreasing our stress.  Overall, this episode we hope fires you up to set some goals for this upcoming season to improve in all facets in your life.  Be a better hunter, be better physically, mentally and as an overall individual.  Hope you enjoy this episode and look forward to next week! Antler Up!

On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan talks with returning guest, Ryan Herman, about how he leases hunting property. Ryan has been leasing deer hunting properties for several years and walks us through the steps he takes to pay for deer hunting access. Ryan talks about where he finds leasing options, how he communicates with land owners, and other things you may need to be aware of before you lease ground to hunt. This is a very informative episode, enjoy!

In this episode of the DIY Sportsman podcast, Garrett discusses his mobile hunting gear along with key considerations to make when choosing between popular styles. While weight, noise, and bulk are items hotly discussed, a very key influencing factor for Garrett is versatility, function, and ease of use in a wide variety of scenarios, habitats, and states.

Some of the main choices discussed are platform size, platforms versus ring of steps, multiple climbing sticks versus single sticking, fixed aiders compared to moveable aiders, minimalist packs against more rigid hybrid-frame packs, and self filming options. This podcast is also supported by a link which contains the gear talked about in more of a broken down list view: https://diy-sportsman.com/2017/12/29/deer-hunting-gear-list-2017/

On this episode of The Nomadic Outdoorsman Dan and his good friend Linnea recap their first adventure together in Utah’s backcountry.

Dan and Linnea spent the better part of 2 weeks pursuing mule deer in a remote valley in central Utah. From encounters with bedded bucks to a crafty fox this episode is filled with wildlife encounters and close calls. Dan and Linnea are both officially hooked on western archery hunting after their short time in the mountains. Dan and Linnea cover the encounters with the bucks that they have named as well as strategies that got them up close and personal with some Utah giants.

Have you ever just wanted to be able to leave your responsibilities during the fall and hunt for say... 100 days straight? Well this week on the SGH podcast, we're talking to 5 young men who are getting to do just that! You may have heard about the Tagged Out tour that our friends at Tethrd are doing this season. If not, you need to head to YouTube and check it out. They selected these guys to go out on the road on what they call the "struggle bus" to chase public land whitetails all over the country for 100 days. This week we are catching up with the dudes after having spent the first 3 weeks in Nebraska, Kentucky & now Georgia. If you're like us, a large portion of your season is going to be following along with these guys and living vicariously through them.

Out of state trips for whitetails has soared in popularity over the last couple of years. More than ever, folks are heading to whitetail destination states in search of bigger bucks, better hunting, or just new experiences. But the entire process can be daunting! When out of state, you often have just a few days to learn the place, get on deer, and tag your buck. Because of this, many are held back simply by the fear of failure. 

In this episode of the How to Hunt Deer podcast, Josh talks with Brian Dombrowski of Wisconsin. Brian is a highly mobile public land hunter who’s had tremendous success of the last decade of making trips for velvet bucks. Brian shares his scouting strategy for short out of state hunts, how he chooses an area to target, how his standards are different when out of state, the gear he uses, and of course the story of his recent successful hunt that ended with a beautiful velvet buck. Enjoy!

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This week on the Ohio Outdoors podcast, the guys get the chance to sit down with Josh Hillyard of First Lite. It’s not surprise to many of you, that both Paul and Andrew are huge fans of the clothing that First Lite has to offer. Josh gives the background about the company as initially a clothing company for western hunters, and how it has evolved to whitetail, waterfowl, and more. Learn about how to “build a kit” and some of the pieces that each of the guys likes the most.

Around the state, there is a lot of news… but most importantly, DEER SEASON IS HERE!!!

Officially the statewide archery opener is September 24 th . Also around the state, we have more wetland projects being completed, Tree and forest management workshops upcoming, conservation stories, and more. Paul and Andrew were lucky enough to be guests on the Missouri Woods and Water podcast this week, and have been working to get ready for the season opener. Oh yeah, and be sure to join the Pro2 Staff on Patreon! Good luck to everybody that is able to get out this weekend!

This week on The Average Conservationist Podcast, Marcus catches up with returning guest Cindy Stites. Cindy currently works for the Indiana DNR, but made the career switch a few years ago to make the world of conservation her full time job. The two catch up on her career change and what has been rewarding for her spending an entire year mentoring new hunters along with her current role at the IN DNR. Cindy discusses her approach to taking new hunters into the field along with the initial conversations she's having before ever stepping foot into the field. If you've ever listened to or read anything Cindy has put out, you know how thoughtful and passionate she is about conservation and the outdoors and this conversation is no different. Be sure to follow along with Cindy on her conservation journey and as she mentors future conservationists.

In this podcast Rocky Burrus (SA Farms Management Service), Perry Battin (Drury Outdoors) and Jon Teater (Whitetail Landscapes), discuss big bucks, trail cameras and hunting strategy. Rocky details his big buck killed in August in Tennessee. Rocky breaks down the layout and how he puts the hunt together on the mature deer. Perry explains food plot concerns and the related drought, and how he and the team are combatting that on an acre by acre basis. Jon provides some examples of how his clients handle drought. Perry discusses the hunting strategy that the Drury team employs when killing does and how they plan on concentrating big bucks around their food plots.

Rocky explains why he uses wise-eye trail cameras and why and the data collections software that comes with his cameras is so great. Rocky and Perry explain the number of cameras they are using on the properties they hunt and manage. Perry explains why he uses Reconyx trail cameras and what he has noticed over the years from the high-end trail camera company.  Perry discusses data collection and how the work of analyzing the pictures is broken up amongst the team members.   Perry, Rocky and Jon discuss the hunting strategy they consider, age class and caliber of deer they go after annually. Jon details his near-term plans and what he anticipates for his hunting season. Rocky and Perry discuss drought and water sources and where to put these on the landscape to attract deer.

This week on the Missouri Woods & Water Podcast Nate and Micah get to talk with fellow podcasters Andrew Muntz and Paul Campbell with The O2 Podcast about deer season kicking off in many states as we speak.  Deer season has been open for 5 days in Missouri and is about to kick off in states like Ohio where Andrew and Paul are from.  In today's show we talk about what's new for each of us this season and some goals we all have.  We also talk about some new gear we might be trying out this year as well.  Thanks to Andrew and Paul for coming on and be sure to check out their podcast!   

On this episode of The Western Rookie Dan and his good friend Linnea wrap up the past 10 days in Utah’s backcountry.

Dan and Linnea have been chasing muleys in the high country of central Utah. This episode recaps all their encounters, close calls and strategy along the way. Linnea and Dan are both new western archery hunting, but they have learned a lot in their short time in the mountains. Between stalks on bedded bucks, elk bugles and crafty foxes this episode has a little bit of everything for the aspiring western hunter.

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• Brad takes his kids to a fishing tournament.

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We have our first success story of the year this week on the Oklahoma Outdoors Podcast! Returning guest Chris Hammond (episode 74) joins us again on the show to talk about his early season Kentucky velvet buck. Chris was invited out to Kentucky by a fellow professional archer and was blessed to hunt a very lightly hunted and secluded farm. This episode timed out well with John recently returning from his own early season hunt, so the two were able to bounce new experiences off of each other.

Chris is a great story teller, but the story is only half the episode this week. John and Chris also talk about several lessons they learned from hunting new states with different terrain and circumstances. Chris talks about hunting corn early season, which is not something people talk about a lot. The guys also talk about using ozone out in the field, and the things they have learned from using it for several years now. Last but certainly not least, Chris and John talk about Oklahomas CWD rules, and how it makes out of state hunting a little more challenging now that you can no longer bring whole deer from other states back into Oklahoma. They also discuss a few Oklahoma CWD thoughts as well, so listen in and feel free to give your thoughts on the subject on the Oklahoma Outdoors Podcast social media pages.

This week on the Michigan Wild Podcast, Marcus sits down with BHA Chapter Coordinator Jameson Hibbs. The guys get to discuss all things BHA and public lands as September is 'Public Lands Month'. Jameson talks about his path to working for BHA and how things are starting to reshape themselves after a few slower years due to the pandemic. The two get to talk about Michigan and all that it has to offer for anyone looking to get outside, and how often Michigan is overlooked as a sportsman's paradise. BHA is doing great work to help protect public lands and access and if you're looking to get involved in your local chapter, head over to their website and see how you can help do your part.

This week's episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman Mitch and Robby catch up with Matt Zirnsak from The Push Archery.  Matt is from western Pennsylvania and is a diehard bowhunter who is partial to taking a recurve to the field. We begin our conversation with Matt's introduction to bowhunting and traditional archery, then navigate from flinging arrows to competitive status.  We discuss a ton of things including general bowhunting discussion, shot execution and target panic, aiming, and all things equipment.  The Push all began when Matt and some buddies created a YouTube video for introductory traditional archery.  Since then, The Push has been pumping out a ton of educational content, as well as archery hunting and entertaining videos.  Be sure to tune into their Youtube channel and follow them on social media!

Hey everyone, welcome to episode 138 of the Antler Up Podcast!

On this week's episode I was joined by Mitch Shirk from the Pennsylvania Woodsman Podcast.  Mitch resides in southeastern PA where he mainly hunts private land but as we discussed in this podcast Mitch shares his strategy for hunting public land as well.  The two of us get into a bunch of topics when it comes to whitetail hunting. We dive into key factors that a property needs to have to help manage deer, his approach to his past few hunting seasons, getting outside his comfort zone and his story on his 170” buck that was on a 2 acre wooded lot.  We wrap up the conversation by discussing what hunting PA means to us and his Pennsylvania Woodsman Podcast on the Sportsmen’s Empire.  

To start things off in the podcast Mich briefly introduces who he is and we spend the first 15 minutes just having a fun bs session.  We then start talking a little bit about how running our podcasts have helped us over the last few years.  Mitch shares his thoughts on what a property needs to help manage deer.  For this aspect Mitch shares the importance of entry and exit routes.  We discuss the plans for the upcoming 2022 season here in PA.  This was a fun discussion because we both have full time jobs and shared how we plan on not blowing up our main areas when we can hunt if the wind doesn’t allow it.  I think a lot of people can relate to this aspect of the discussion.  Mitch shared his strategies for hunting a specific buck vs a general buck/deer. I asked Mitch how he goes about limiting his mistakes on his own property, his best of 2020 season in which he shot a 170” and the struggles of 2021.  Mitch shares the importance of gaining knowledge and intel by getting boots on the ground and getting outside his comfort zone.  Wrapping this episode up we chat about what hunting PA means to us.  Hope you enjoy this episode and look forward to next week! Antler Up!

On this episode of The Nomadic Outdoorsman Dan recaps the first half of his ongoing Utah mule deer hunt.

Dan is currently tagging along/helping mentor his good friend Linnea on her first archery hunt. Dan and Linnea have been dreaming about this hunt since last year when they competed on a van/bus/rv renovation tv show together. Linnea and her dog Akela travel full time in their converted Ram ProMaster. Linnea has been die hard about fly fishing but is just now exploring the world of archery hunting. Dan recaps the grueling first 5 days of their hunt together while Linnea is still on the mountain trying to connect with one of these Utah giants.

We always talk about pretty analytical hunting tactics on the Southern Ground Hunting podcast. After all, we live in the deep south. Overthinking is a pretty common theme for deer hunters who consistently shoot bucks on public land down here. This week, however, we're going to talk about our main strategy going into the Kentucky opener...HUNT DUMB. We've been hunting this place for about 5 years now and without a doubt the people that always kill bucks are the ones hunting 100 yards from the road in the corner of a soybean field. It's almost comical to come back to camp covered in mud, blood & sweat from your hunt to find someone else at camp standing over a big buck, looking like they haven't even shed a drop of sweat. In this episode, you'll hear us recap the trip and talk about our strategy going into the hunt, as well as some changeups we made that resulted in a couple of dead deer and a great way to kick off the 2022 season!

On this episode of the Hunting Gear Podcast, Dan talks with John Hudspeth about deer feeders and a variety of hunting blinds. John deer hunts in multiple states like Oklahoma and Texas where baiting in legal and the terrain is a bit different than the midwest. Because of this, hunting over feeders in some type of blind is a common strategy. John breaks down several options of deer feeders that are on the market and talks about what style of feeder may be the best for your hunting situation. Then the move the conversation to hunting blinds. Over the years, John has hunted out of may different blinds, this includes hunting blinds that he has built himself. Other topics include hog-proofing you baiting sites and how keep you feeder or box blind standing in windy environments. If you hunt in a state where baiting in legal, this episode has a lot of great information.

On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan talks with Bradley O'Neil of Nova Scotia about deer hunting in the country bordered by water on all sides. Bradley talks about the different ecosystems that the deer live in like the coastal terrain as well as the central, more agriculture region, where the bigger bucks seem to come from. The variety of weather is also discussed.  Bradley talks about the family hunting traditions throughout his life, how his job limits his time to hunt, the quality of deer on the public land he hunts, and the different seasons and species he has the ability to hunt.

The excitement is palpable as archery hunters are taking the woods all around the country. There’s nothing quite like those first few crisp fall mornings, sneaking in close to bedding, or watching deer vacuum up white oak acorns as they pack on weight before the rut. While the early season is full of excitement, it can also be extremely challenging. Changing food sources, shifting home ranges and increased hunting pressure can make it tough to pin down exactly where the deer are right now. This is where in-season scouting comes in.

In this episode of the How to Hunt Deer Podcast, Josh talks with Aaron Hepler. Aaron is a public land hunter from PA, and spends a lot of his time hunting in a big woods setting. In season scouting is pivotal for Aaron’s strategy, and is crucial for getting on deer in the early season. Aaron shares his general approach to in-season scouting, what kind of sign he’s looking for, when to stop vs. when to keep going, and his thought process on a couple real-world scenarios. If you want to increase your in-season scouting effectiveness (and, I mean, who doesn’t?), this episode is for you!

In this episode, Jon Teater (Whitetail Landscapes) and Mark Haslam (Southeast Whitetail) discuss how to harvest a big buck early season. Mark’s expertise and management strategy to improve loblolly or longleaf pine stands and approach to hunting big bucks has proven that early season hunting success can be achieved. Mark explains his early season tactics, and what areas he focuses on as it pertains to mature deer. Mark details layouts, topography and related vegetation, and food sources that are key to planning where to hunt. Mark explains why he prefers morning hunts early season and what folks are missing out on if they aren’t hunting early. Mark and Jon discuss the primary factors that go into a morning hunt and how overlooked these may be by most hunters, especially in the southern United States.

Mark explains the process he goes through to evaluate deer, and the related movement. Mark discusses trail camera information and its importance. Jon discusses zones of interest as it pertains to breaking down deer movement.

Mark breaks down his hunt to kill a mature buck, and considers factors such as rain, natural movement, food plot layout, thermal cover. Mark details the forest layout and how he fragments pine forest to create food and bedding thickets. Mark explains how to slow down deer on your property and how this leads to success. Mark explains agriculture food sources, food plots, and relative distances of hunting locations near these areas. Jon and Mark discuss natural food strategies, and the benefit on the landscape to the deer herd.

Mark brainstorms about concepts related to measuring and evaluating antlers. Jon and Mark explain why the current method of scoring antlers is deficient. Mark and Jon end with explaining doe harvest and the importance on the landscape.