Podcast Episodes

The week on the show the guys get to talk with Arron Bleise, host of The Fall Podcast about his two year quest after a buck nicknamed "Super Six". Some of our listeners may already know about this deer and story, but we thought the story about the hunt and recovery of Arron's deer was too good not to do another. This hunt and recovery is the epitome of seeing a hunt all the way through. Many people who shoot and injure a deer give up trying to recover it way too easily, and Arron's story is a good example of perseverance and doing everything in your power to recover the deer you shot. This story is full of ups and downs as well as some great learning points for all of us. Thanks to Arron for coming on with us and telling the story of this hunt again. Be sure to check out Arron's episode about it as well as his show with Working Class Bowhunter at the links below.  

The Fall Podcast Episode 188 About Super Six

Working Class Bowhunter Episode 483 With Arron

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In Part 2 of the logging conversation Josh Streichert (JWS Logging) and Jon Teater (Whitetail Landscapes) discuss the process and issues they experience on the job sites. Jon explains the building blocks to a successful environment, and how-to bring changes to your hunting property in a larger way. Josh explains the payment process and gets into user questions on evaluating timber quality, scaling and selling timber, stumpage prices and estimating timber volume.

Josh discusses the timeframe for harvesting timber and methods he uses to sell and get the landowner the most value. Josh and Jon explain failures that they experienced in the field. Jon discusses the importance of soil, hydrology, and rutting hazards that can impact a job negatively. Josh discusses the differences in equipment and the potential side effects of various equipment options.

Josh and Jon go into detail on how to set up a hunting property, while considering timber. Both explain how to implement the property plan and consider the difficulties that might be experienced when working through the process of layout and harvesting. Josh explains his process of setting up logging roads, access trails, maintenance of trails and food plot locations.  Jon discusses silvicultural soil scarification and the related benefits. Josh explains how not to damage trees while transporting to the landing sites. Josh explains when to clean up the logging trails and method to evaluate tree volume.

• The boys went on a chartered fishing trip on Lake Erie with Paul and Andrew of the Ohio Outdoors (O2) Podcast.

• Brayden walloped on walleyes and caught a giant catfish.

• Dan found the most expensive fish sandwich.

• Keeping weird walleye cuts (throat and cheek meat).

• The value of hiring a guide vs. going on a DIY fishing or hunting trip.

• Several new brands and tons of new products will be added to the platform along with a few more updates and enhancements that will roll out very soon on the GoWild app.

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Last weekend John had the honor of leading a session at the National Wild Turkey Federation's deer conference in Oklahoma City. The conference was intended to help bring in and educate new hunters from across the state, and the turnout was very encouraging for the future of hunting! John decided why stop at only those who could attend though, so this week's episode of the Oklahoma Outdoors podcast is all about gear. John will be going over all the essential gear a person needs to get out in the woods and confidently harvest a deer. For the non beginner listeners, this episode still has something for you. After John goes through the essentials, he runs down his entire gear list for the upcoming season. Bow, rifle, broadheads, binoculars, knife, treestands, popup blinds, and everything in between, he talks about why he bought it and if he would buy it again.

For John's talk, he broke the gear into three categories: Essential, Recommended, and nice to have. John is a firm believer that gear should never be the reason a person chooses not to hunt, and most people probably don't need nearly as much gear as television shows or advertisements would lead them to believe. Are binoculars nice to have, sure, but are they really essential? Listen to this week's podcast to hear John's take on binoculars and loads of other gear.

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On this week's episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman we are chatting with Phil Holcombe about the Pennsylvania Bowhunters Festival.  Phil is now the third generation leading with his team of volunteers to make this event happen annually.  It is the oldest gathering of bowhunters in the world!  It's an opportunity for fellowship, comradery, archery shooting, networking, and just pure bowhunting fun!

Phil shares with us some of the history of the festival as it began with his Grandfather and Great Uncles over 60 years ago in Forksville, PA.  One of the most memorable parts of this shoot is the novelty running deer shoot, and Phil discusses the engineering occured to develop this attractive target!  There are also numerous courses throughout the fairgrounds that make the event too big to handle in a single day. Not to mention the food and vendors that are present every year.  This event is held annually in September and is something that is fun for the whole family.  Tune in to hear all about it, and check out pabowhunters.com for more information about the event and how you can join this year!

On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan talks with the host of the Pennsylvania Woodsman, Mitch Shirk, about late summer foot plots. Mitch is a habitat management expert who gives us a little insight in to some late summer food plot tips, tricks, and tactics. Long story short, Mitch explains that there is still time to get some in some last minute habitat work before the start of the hunting season.

We're gonna take a step away from whitetails this week on the Southern Ground Hunting podcast to talk about recent successful gator hunt in South Alabama. If you're planning on taking on these big prehistoric lizards, you'll be able to listen to this and learn from our mistakes as well as some of the things we did right. One thing we can tell you for sure... it's a blast! If you get the chance, go on a gator hunt. You won't regret it.

On this episode of The Nomadic Outdoorsman Dan talks with Missouri native Levi Rightnowar about his passion for chasing America’s number one big game animal.

Levi is an avid hunter that has had a passion for the outdoors for as long as he can remember. He killed his first deer at 6 years old and has harvested at least one every year since. Levi has been sitting in the woods with his dad since 3 years old which is where the addiction for whitetail started for him. Even during turkey season Levi finds himself looking at travel routes, pinch points, and bedding for deer while walking around. Levi had spent his entire life having only hunted public land with the exception of a few rifle hunts on his grandparents 60 acre farm. Levi is a plumber by trade and his busy schedule keeps him out of the woods throughout the week but he hardly ever misses a weekend. Levi’s family has a small cabin in the middle of 4,000 acres of public land. Rifle season is like a holiday for him and his family. Levi and his friends recently started JAK’D outdoors and an outdoor podcast called The Relatable Outdoorsmen. Dan and Levi talk about everything Missouri has to offer.

Heath Cisco is a long time bowhunter from Ohio who got his start in the 1980s.  He has filmed for several web shows including Whitetail Addictions.  He has killed several hill country bucks and also does some traveling to other states.  

Topics discussed in this episode

-off season work

-the moment of truth

-"lefty" an Illinois Giant buck

-do deer have a 6th sense

-terrible hunting products from the 90s

-using a bee smoker to treat clothes...did it work

-late season bucks

-travel trailer build for bowhuntingCheck out some of Heaths hunts on Whitetail Addictions

Much of the content of this podcast, and many others, is focused on getting you a shot opportunity on a whitetail deer. But once you've taken the shot, what now? There's good news and bad news here. The bad news is, once the shot is fired, you can't control anything about the flight of your chosen projectile, the reaction of the animal, or the quality of the hit. The good news is, after the shot is fired, there are a lot of things you can make sure to execute perfectly to give you the best odds of recovering your deer.

In this episode of the How to Hunt Deer podcast, Josh talks with Shane Simpson about what to do after the shot and how to blood trail your deer. Shane is an avid hunter, and each fall, he undertakes lots of tracks with his dog Callie. Over the years, Shane has learned a thing or two about about blood trailing deer, like what you should do immediately after the shot, best practices when it comes to taking up the trail, and when to call in the help of a dog to track your deer. This episode is packed with info that will help you be more successful this fall.

If you’re not familiar with Shane, go check out his Youtube channel, Shane Simpson Hunting, where you can find videos of him tracking with Callie, his deer hunts, and a ton of turkey hunting content as well.

Shane's Youtube channel

Shane's Website

Wisconsin’s archery opener is fast approaching! Are you ready? It’s really easy to get behind on the work that makes for an enjoyable, successful deer season. If you’re behind, don’t fret! There’s still a few more weeks, and this episode is going to help point you in the right direction.

In this episode of the Wisconsin Sportsman Podcast, Josh talks with Sam Bilhorn of Whitetail Partners about last minute season prep. Sam shares what deer hunters, those on both public and private land, should be focusing during this final month heading into archery opener.

If you’re curious if Sam’s habitat design process might benefit you and your hunting property, check out his website, whitetailpartners.com or give him a call.

On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan talks with Skip Sligh, owner of the Iowa Whitetail forum. The guys discuss what makes Iowa a great deer hunting state. Skip gives his raw and unfiltered opinion about some of the deer hunting rules and regulations that allow the Iowa deer herd thrive and for bucks to get to a higher age class. On the opposite side, Skip talks about some of the proposed regulations that would more than likely be a detriment to the heard like the introduction of crossbow hunting, non-resident land owner tag allocation, and always present fight with law makers, lobbyists, and special interest groups. 

Iowa is the mecca for big bucks and outstanding deer hunting, if we start to mess with that equation, things will change, and unless you are a land owner hunting access will become harder and harder. Not to mention the slide in deer herd. This is an excellent episode, that may be hard to swallow for some of you. Are you happy with the rules and regulations in your state?

This week the guys are honored to have Mr. Doug Duren on the show.  Doug is an experience land manager from Wisconsin.  Doug’s been in the heart of the CWD outbreak in Wisconsin, but has also dedicated a large amount of his time to help teach others about land management.  Being a good Midwestern guy, many of Doug’s messages hit home here in Ohio. 

Paul and Andrew have been VERY busy getting geared up for the fall.  Paul is inching his way up the tree in his saddle as he grows more and more comfortable with the set up.  With Andrew as his mentor, he may make it to 12 feet off the ground this fall!  Both of the guys met up with the crew from GoWild to do some walleye fishing up on Lake Erie over the past weekend.  The trip was great and something that should be on every Ohio Outdoorsmen’s to do list each year!  Enjoy the show, and make sure to check out some of the additional lottery hunts that the State of Ohio has opened up!!!

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Sitting down with Marcus this week is Cody Wright. Cody is the owner and founder of 2% Certified Barbell Basecamp Fitness Lab. Barbell Basecamp is a training program to help prepare hunters for the physical and mental challenges they are going to face in the backcountry. Growing up on a ranch in Oklahoma, the outdoors has always been a big part of Cody's life, not only that, but Cody found weight lifting at a young age as well. It wasn't until Cody's first elk hunt and the challenges he faced that he realized how he could pair his two passions to help better prepare other hunters for the mountains. Barbell offers various training programs for all seasons to make sure you're at peak readiness when hitting the trailhead. If you're looking to prepare for your next western hunt, or just want to better your fitness level, be sure and check out Barbell Basecamp.

This week on the show Nate and Micah talk with returning guest Ren Witte about his 2021 season and his pursuit of a buck he nicknamed Tupac.  Usually hunting stories told are that of success, but Ren's pursuit of this buck last year had to be one of the biggest series of horrible events we have ever heard from one hunt, let alone an entire season's worth.  Ren had one thing after another go wrong as he tried pinning down this buck, and after one crazy or bad thing would happen to him and he was ready to move on to the next chapter, another bad thing would happen.  All of the things that happened to Ren during last season were all out of his control, and can make a hunter feel very discouraged and make hunting very aggravating, the exact opposite effect it's supposed to have on us hunters.  Ren's story is one that hopefully encourages the listener to keep a positive mindset and to just keep your head down and working, no matter how bad you think it may get.  Ren's year last year is proof that it can always be worse.  We want to thank Ren for coming on to talk about his horrid year in the pursuit of Tupac.  In the real hunting world it's not always rainbows and sunshine, sometimes it's just a big shit show.  Thanks for listening!

On this episode of The Western Rookie Dan talks with fellow podcaster Brian Krebs about similarities in their Western hunt story as well as what hunts are coming up for the 2022 season.

Brian is a passionate outdoorsman and businessman. He is the owner of Bull Elk Beard Oil and recently launched his outdoor entrepreneur podcast Two Bucks. Brian is a die hard whitetail deer and shed hunter but his recent passions have been taking him farther West.  Brian and Dan discuss the journey that has brought them both out of the midwest in the pursuit of big game animals across the country. They share stories from past hunts as well as preparation for their upcoming elk and mule deer seasons.

In this podcast Josh Streichert (JWS Logging) and Jon Teater (Whitetail Landscapes) discuss the importance of logging on the landscape. Josh explains how he sets the bar high when it comes to his clients and how the changes on the landscape can improve deer habitat, hunting, and other woodlot considerations. Josh breaks down the key considerations to hiring a logger or forester. Jon and Josh discuss timber sales and what strategy they employ when they set up bedding areas for deer.

Josh explains some basic and more in-depth strategies when it comes to client goals and what landowners need to do to establish trust when hiring a professional to cut their timber. Josh explains what landowners normally perceive as the most important aspect to hiring a logger or forester. Josh and Jon go through the steps a landowner should take to get a logger under contract and how to evaluate their own woodlot.

Josh discusses what trees to cut first, and his tactic to sustain timber across a property. Josh discusses the state of the timber market and where he expects it to go in the near term. Josh explains his most preferred time to cut timber. Jon and Josh discuss the buying and payment contract options that are used and the positives and negatives to either option.

• Finishing the reading of Jack Carr’s “In the Blood” book

• Brayden scouted and set trail cams

• Early season whitetail scouting tips and studying scapes

• Jacob tills all and plants his first food plot

• Saddles vs tree stand chatter

• The guys drop some hints about their whitetail hunting strategies

• The secret to finding the most consistent arrows in your quiver

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Today's whitetail hunters are becoming more and more mobile, and Out on a Limb is here to provide the gear folks need to make those split second moves as easy, quiet, and efficient as possible. Matt Garis joins the Oklahoma Outdoor Podcast this week to talk about their complete lineup of mobile gear and accessories. Matt and Out on a Limb started off making lightweight tree stands and climbing sticks, but have quickly made a name for themselves in the saddle hunting community with their rugged yet extremely light saddle platforms. All of Out on a Limbs products are machined and made right here in Oklahoma by passionate and experienced hunters, and if you get the opportunity to handle some of their products, the craftsmanship really shows. These stands and platforms are so lightweight it is almost an optical illusion when you pick them up, it just doesn't seem possible that they can be made out of metal.

After Matt and John finish the mobile gear talk, John dives into a little preseason hunt update. On his last trip out to the ranch he discovered the cows had destroyed everything, and he means everything. Luckily most of it was fairly easily fixed, and he got a little extra work done as well. He is preparing for his early season Nebraska hunt, and trying to finish up his preseason prep on the home place in Oklahoma.

On this episode of Huntavore, Nick is joined by Greg Tubbs, co-host of Okayest Hunter and an avid venison consumer.  Together, they tackle a question Nick has been asked a lot lately; What do I do with these roasts, besides roast it? If this is you, prepare to put those large cuts to work for you, as we explore cooking methods that take you from low and slow to hot and fast, as the guys try to lay out some ideas that best serve the cut, and save it from a slow death of freezer burn.  Get ready to thaw out the big top round on this episode of Huntavore.

Greg Tubbs is co-host of Okayest Hunter Podcast, and a long time avid venison eater.  Greg grew up on the stuff along with everything his family hunted and fished.  Greg was a perfect candidate to join me on this discussion of “what to do with large roasting cuts”.  That’s easy, roast it.  However it’s not that simple.  Not all of us have the time or need that much roast all to once.  As seasons around the country prepare to open, freezers are being ransacked for the arrival of new meat.  Which brings us to using these large cuts. 

Greg opens up with a rouladen, opening up the roast into a large flat sheet, spreading on a filling, rolling it back on itself and securing with string or toothpicks.  A slow cook and sear, followed by a slice across the grain has a fun pinwheel to serve.  If that doesn't wet the appetite with all the preparations, two easy routes would be to ground into burger or sliced thick, cross the grain for steaks.  Burgers and steak are easy for a Labor Day weekend along with a whole host of things to make throughout the winter.  One steak dish Nick’s like is a swiss steak recipe from his in-laws where instead of beef round comes venison bottom round.  Butterflied to make a double steak and tenderized (10” lodge skillet will do the trick).  Season with salt and pepper, get it browned on the outside, and let simmer in a pool of gravy or cream of mushroom soup.  Served alongside mashed potatoes and you got a rib sticker that will power you through those afternoon chores.  Next was several ideas where thin slices would be helpful; stir fry, philly cheese on a griddle, jerky.  If large cuts intimidate you, there is no shame in spreading it all out.  To close, Greg and Nick circle back to leaving the cuts whole.  A sunday roast is worth saving, and when made into pot roast cant be beat.  Pastrami or any type of brined/cured and smoked meat will please a hungry crowd and re-freeze quite well.

Hank Shaw’s Venison Pastrami:  https://honest-food.net/venison-pastrami-recipe/#recipe

On this episode of The Nomadic Outdoorsman Dan talks with Austin Stone, a public land bow hunter whose passion takes him to several states in pursuit of mature whitetails.

Austin has been deer hunting for 20 years, and bow hunting for 17. His hunting has predominantly been on public land in Missouri but over the past few years he has branched out to multiple states including Iowa, South Dakota and Kentucky, with Kansas being added to the list this year. Last season Austin was able to harvest 3 mature bucks between Missouri and Iowa. As if that weren’t impressive enough it all self filmed, on public land, with his bow.

Austin owns Tactical Approach Outdoors which he built as a deer hunter education business, catering to folks that didn’t grow up in a hunting family, but want to get started later in life. He recently launched the Deer Hunter Academy, a massive online course which provides you with everything you need to know to be a successful deer hunter. It covers 23 topics, 40 videos and is over 5 hours of educational material. Austin also offers virtual one-on-one mentoring to go along with the course. Dan and Austin cover some of the tips and strategies that have helped Austin find success on public land as they gear up for the 2022 season.

Archery openers for many states are just around the corner, and many hunters dream of an opening day buck. But the truth is, most hunters will go home disappointed with their dreams of giant antlers smashed to pieces by the reality of opening day's challenges. It really is tough to get on deer, let alone a good buck, on opening day. But it's not impossible. In fact, there are some guys who seem to tag out on opening day, or close to it, with impressive consistency. What can we learn from guys like that?

In this episode of the How to Hunt Deer podcast, Josh talks with Ohio-based big buck killer, Jake Bush about finding, and killing big bucks on opening day. Jake has had a ton of success finding, and killing, bucks very early in the season, often on opening day. Jake's tactics are start with bedding, but as you'll learn from this episode, a lot more goes into it. Jake covers how he locates bucks, how he anticipates shifts in early season patterns, and even how his hunting strategy would be different if he was a weekend warrior like many of us. Enjoy!

You can find some of Jake's hunts on his YouTube channel, Legends of the Hunt.

Trail cameras are arguably the most helpful scouting tool available.  Even though recently an ethics debate has emerged, they are still valuable when learning animal patterns and behavior.  Many of us find ourselves adding to our arsenal of cameras each season.  More cameras means more pictures, which can definitely lead to a massive time investment as well as a headache in organization.  However, there are tools which can make life a bit more efficient.

This week on the Pennsylvania Woodsman, Mitch and Robby chat with Jon Livingston from DeerLab.  Jon is one of the founders and creators of this software tool which allows more efficient data collection.  If you struggle with organizing camera images and correlating trends due to the massive amount of time and clutter, this episode is for you!
 

Use the coupon code "WOODSMAN" for 20% off your purchase of DeerLab!

On this episode of the Hunting Gear Podcast, Dan talks with the DIY Sportsman, Garrett Prahl, about knowing when it's time to replace your hunting equipment. The guys get in to a conversation about the longevity and durability of the hunting gear they use every season. They discuss specific hunting products and if they try to repair or replace them. They talk about everything from boots and clothing to bows and hunting accessories. This is an excellent episode if you are debating on upgrading you hunting gear or riding it out for another year.

On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan is joined by Zach Votava to discuss how a strategy change in 2020 led to him shooting his biggest buck in 2021. Zach explains that for over 15 years he was a complacent bowhunter. He didn't move around a lot, he wasn't taking any steps to becoming a better hunter, and was in a self-admitted rut even though he was consistently shooting deer every year. Zach talks about how during the pre-season of 2020 he started listening a hand full of podcasts that got him interested in changing his bowhunting strategy and leading him to bagging his biggest archery buck.

In today's episode of the DIY Sportsman podcast, Garrett talks about some of the items you should do your best to check or do prior to the season actually opening. With some exceptions, your first tag might be starting as soon as three weeks from now. Or it might be a little less than two months if you have an October opener and aren't traveling. Regardless, it's right around the corner, and checking some of these items as soon as possible can help give you time to make any corrections prior to the season actually opening.

In the podcast, Garrett breaks down down key details regarding archery and gear checks, practicing with your climbing gear, double checking hunting properties even if you hadn't planning on glassing or using trail cameras prior to the season, and reviewing and analyzing the goals you've set for the season.  

This week on the Southern Ground Hunting Podcast, we're talking with Ben Harrison & DA Porter from the Bowhunting League. Bowhunting should be fun. Our conversation revolves around what the league is, but moves towards the benefits it offers the members for FREE! Here's the deal, this league gives you the opportunity to rub elbows and learn from some of the best bowhunters in the country. While it is a competition, the camaraderie that comes with it is the focus. 

In this episode of the Wisconsin Sportsman, Josh talks with Bruce Ross and Todd Schaller of the Wisconsin Waterfowl Association about the 2022 waterfowl season and the Waterfowl Hunters Expo.

The Wisconsin Water Fowl Association is a 501(c)(3)membership-based, non-profit organization acting exclusively in Wisconsin. Their mission is to work to further restoration and conservation of Wisconsin’s waterfowl and wetland resources, the implementation of education programs for Wisconsin youth that heighten awareness of our wetland resources, and promotion of legislation that protects Wisconsin’s resources and the rights of citizens to hunt and fish.

On August 27, 2022, the WWA will host their second annual Waterfowl Hunters Expo at the Sunnyview Expo Center in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. With calling clinics, presentations, contests and youth activities, this event is sure to be a blast for the whole family.

You can find out more at the WWA website, wisducks.org, or at the Waterfowl Hunters Expo website, waterfowlhuntersexpo.com.

Joining Marcus this week on the Podcast for a special episode of sorts are Shaun Durkee and his daughter Lila. Shaun and Lila recently participated in a weekend mountain goat survey in southwest Montana and are here to talk about their experience. This wasn't just a survey from the truck either, rather a 5.5 mile hike into the backcountry. For an experienced backpacker like Shaun it was pretty standard, but for young Lila it was no small feat. The two talk about their weekend adventure, the importance of surveys like this and why Lila probably won't tell her friends at school about it, because she doesn't want to brag. This is a fun conversation and a glimpse into what the outdoors looks like to the next generation of conservationists. Enjoy!

This week on the Ohio Outdoors Podcast, the guys cover a plethora of topics.  To start the show off Paul and Andrew discuss the recent lottery hunt drawings.  Paul’s streak of good luck continues as he pulls not 1, not 2, but 3 lottery hunts!!!  Andrew, not so lucky this time.  Such is life.  Paul’s getting his new bow (also won in a raffle) ready to roll for bow season.  Andrew set some more stands and camera’s also in anticipation of the upcoming season. 

The guys took some time to sit down with the voice’s of the Vance’s outdoors podcast, Jordan and Ben,  to discuss the company’s history and the Tethrd Teach and Train event happening on August 27th at their Hebron Location.  The event will run from 10-4, inside their beautiful store.  The event will have personnel from Vance’s and from Tethrd to help answer all of your questions about saddle hunting.  The event will include show specials as well as many other opportunities. Put this one on your calendar!

The final part of the show is a discussion with Trent Marsh from Spypoint cameras.  Trent runs down the basics of setting cameras, cell cameras, how to get the most from your cameras, and information about the newest unit from Spypoint, the Flex.  Trent has been at this game for a long time and brings some great tips and tricks to get the most out of your cameras. 

This week on the Missouri Woods & Water podcast Nate and Micah get to talk with Gabe Denzine about treestand placement.  Gabe is a brand manager for Rivers Edge Treestands and an avid whitetail hunter with great success over the past few years.  We talk with Gabe about things to consider when hanging sets like the part of the season you're planning on hunting the stand, wind directions, what type of deer you're after, and a lot more.  Gabe gives great ideas to all of us to consider when we are out hanging sets, preparing trees for run and gunning, making adjustments during season, or hunting public ground.  We also talk about the importance of safety and being harnessed and checking your stands out every single year.  Finally, Gabe talks about some of Rivers Edge new stands and stuff to check out for this season.  Thanks for listening!

On this episode of The Western Rookie Dan talks with friend and fellow western hunter Tucker Johnson about Tucker’s transition from chasing blacktail deer in Oregon to Elk in Idaho.

Tucker grew up in Oregon hunting  everything from ducks and geese to big game like black tail deer, mule deer and Roosevelt elk. After high school he joined the Marine Corps and did deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan. Upon leaving the Marines Tucker moved to Idaho and continued his passion for hunting elk, mule deer and whatever else he could find. Tucker now works for Eberlestock as their retail store manager. In Idaho Tucker met his wife and started a family. They now have 2 boys who love the outdoors and they spend a lot of time in the mountains and on UTV trails exploring their great state!

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In this podcast Rocky Burrus (SA Farms Management Service) and Jon Teater (Whitetail Landscapes), discuss the importance of understanding some basic and more complex topics related to deer biology and how this relates to setting up a hunting property. Rocky discusses when deer feed, how to encourage daylight movement and focused feeding times. Rocky keys in on the importance of a deer’s sense of smell and how he sets up properties. Jon discusses sociobiology and the social stress and the impact on a deer’s psychology, physical well-being, and antlers.

Rocky discusses deer health and habitat considerations that are essential to supporting basic and advanced nutritional demands to improve potential. Rocky explains what to do in areas of large agriculture and what he plants on client properties to support deer and provide high value attraction. Jon and Rocky discuss late season food sources for deer and what they are emplacing in their own food plots to increase value to their deer herd.

Jon discusses hinge cutting versus native shrubs and the benefits he sees from not hinge cutting in certain examples. Jon discusses anecdotal information in the northern latitudes that pertain to mature deer and predation issues. Rocky discusses how to work with local farmers around properties to sustain deer and benefit the future crop potential. Rocky and Jon discuss how to regulate deer movement with key strategies. Jon discusses biosocial factors with deer and how to understand where deer want to reside at times on the landscape. Rocky ends with how to make tactful changes to client properties that will lead to better hunting.

What is a big buck? And do you think you have the skills and understanding of the whitetail to put yourself in position to shoot one?  On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan is once again joined by Tony Peterson to discuss where most people go wrong when trying to hunt big bucks. Tony explains that hunting big mature bucks is more than just academics. You will hear Tony and Dan talk about "time" and how it plays a huge role in becoming a better hunt. The guys also talk about where we get our hunting strategy content from and if that is relatable to the environment you hunt n deer in.

This is another great episode that will have you asking yourself if you are truly good enough to get the job done on a big buck nd what you might think about doing if you are struggling. Enjoy!

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• We’re back after two weeks off

• iCast recap and the boys’ favorite products from the show

• New partners and products coming soon to the GoWild store

• Brad seeks surf fishing advice from Jacob and shares some recent fish tales

• Fish bites!

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Tony Peterson of MeatEater joins John on the Oklahoma Outdoors Podcast this week. John recently found out that he has an opportunity to hunt velvet whitetails in Nebraska in just a few short weeks, and he couldn't think of anyone better to get advice from than Tony. Tony is a long time outdoor writer, host of the Foundations episodes of the Wired To Hunt podcast, MeatEater content contributor, and all out deer hunting nut. Tony has a knack for getting it done on quick out of state bow hunts, just like the one John is about to embark on.

John and Tony dive right into what it takes to kill an early season whitetail. John has a lot of cards stacked against him on this quick hunt, but Tony helps him shuffle the deck to try and sort a few things out. John will have only two or three days to locate and kill a buck in a mix of corn, CRP, and timber. Tony and John talk about where bucks might be bedding, what types of food sources they might be hitting, and how John might be able to get in between the two. Tony also talks about how much he enjoys hunting Oklahoma, and the guys spend some time talking about the current state of the deer herd and how it might improve. If you have ever wanted to tag an opening day whitetail, this is the episode to help you do it!

On this episode of the Hunting Gear Podcast, Dan talks to the guys at Annihilator Broadheads about everything from the initial idea to process of bring the final product to market. Brandon and Micah talk about how the first time this idea was shared was at an elk camp where another hunter hit a bull but was never able to recover it. From there, the brainstorming started and eventually led to a prototype. The guys were blown away by the initial testing that had shown very large would channels thus reducing the drag on the arrow and causing more penetration. 

This is another awesome episode that shows how passion for bowhunting can drive us to create some pretty amazing technology. Material, design, flight path, and engineering are all topics of discussing in this weeks episode. Enjoy!  

On this episode of The nomadic Outdoorsman Dan talks with Captain Alex Cuzzo from Angler Management Duluth about a recent trip where he learned all about fishing the largest lake in North America.

Alex Cuzzo owns Angler Management, a pristine 31' Tiara Pursuit that he uses to take groups of up to 6 people on fishing adventures on the largest of the Great Lakes. Alex has been fishing these waters for 15 years and decided to use his passion for fishing to help others experience all that Lake Superior has to offer. Angler Management offers opportunities to catch multiple species of fish. Alex has joined with several other Captains and boats to create the Lift Bridge Charters Association. A group dedicated to helping all anglers have the best experience possible. This group of Captains can work together to host groups of up to 42 people and are constantly communicating with one another about where the fish are and what they are biting on. Dan and Alex recap a recent trip where Dan and his family got to experience all of this first hand.

For this week's episode of the Southern Ground Hunting Podcast we're at the Mobile Hunter's Expo talking with Johnny Stewart, Lane Housner, & Jake Belinda about hunting the big woods of PA.

In this episode of the How to Hunt Deer podcast, Josh talks with Parker McDonald of the Southern Ground Hunting Podcast about hunting deer in thermal hubs. Thermal hubs are essentially areas where the thermals cause scent to collect. Bucks love to use these areas both for bedding and during the rut, as they provide security and the ability to scent check nearby doe bedding. But they can be really tricky to hunt without getting busted. So in this show, Parker explains how to put yourself in a position to stay undetected and take advantage of these buck magnets.

If you’re not familiar with Parker, he consistently gets on bucks on highly pressured public land in the deep south. Parker is one of those guys that thinks about hunting on a different level. He’s very analytical, he’s big on hunting terrain features, and he’s developed a style that works really well for him in big woods hill country settings. If you hunt the big woods in hill country, you know there are a lot of factors working against you. Hunting pressure, wind and thermals, low deer density, and more stack the odds against you. But Parker has made specific moves to deal with each of the variables that give lots of guys trouble. He uses water access to get away from pressure, he’s meticulous when it comes to hunting wind and thermals, and he puts himself in areas that hold pockets of deer in areas with an otherwise pretty sparse population.

If you hunt big woods, hill country, or just want to better understand how to hunt thermal hubs, this episode is for you.

It's that time of year where final preparations are coming together for archery season.  Food plot planting is in full swing throughout most of the country and beginning to pick up here in the northeast.  Social media is blowing up with guys tilling and planting, promoting different seed blends and manufacturers.  But how do you really know what fits best for your situation?  This week on the Pennsylvania Woodsman, Mitch dives into a fall food plot discussion of tuning fall food plots with hunting strategy.

Topics of interest include 1) assessing species requirements based on browse pressure and soil capabilities, 2) maximizing the amount of tonnage for season long hunting, and 3) effectively hunting and holding the local herd with this food plot rotation.  We also touch on some potentially simple poor man no-till food plot options.  Food plots truly can change the quality of hunting on private land to the point of no return.  Anyone who has not experienced this has likely made a fatal mistake in their program that produced poor results.  Those mistakes can be avoided and are addressed in this episode!  Don't miss out!

In this episode of the Wisconsin Sportsman Podcast, Josh talks with Rob Nally and Rudy Nunez of TACTACAM about point of view and cellular trail cameras. Rob and Rudy are avid outdoorsmen who prioritize time afield each fall and have a passion for sharing their hunts with others. Rob hunts mostly out east, and Rudy hunts mostly out west, so between the two, they’ve got the nation covered! Beyond just being outdoorsman, Rob and Rudy are a wealth of knowledge when it comes to TACTACAM’s products, best practices, and how to maximize your cameras for both scouting and sharing the hunt. If you’re interested in a simple way to preserve your hunting memories on film, this episode is for you. Enjoy!

The final episode with Dr. Ashby discusses factors 7-12 from his arrow penetration research.  The final show will also have some insight from our friend Troy Fowler, the Ranch Fairy.  Troy joins the end of the show to give some of his insight as well and discuss the future direction of the Ashby bowhunting Foundation.  We hope you found this trilogy interesting, and perhaps will help you to tinker with your arrow set up for the fast approaching whitetail deer season!

Lottery hunt applications are closed, and results should be out in the next week or so.  The Deerassic Classic is happening this weekend in Cambridge OH.  The state fair continues to roll on into it’s second week.  Hunting season is closing in, but don’t forget to get out and take advantage of some of the great fishing, hiking, and other outdoor activities in the great state of Ohio!

This week on The Average Conservationist Podcast, Marcus sits down with Mark Jones. Mark is the owner of newly 2% Certified Citrus Arrow Coffee Co. The guys start their conversation talking about Mark's path that led to him starting his own coffee company and what one of the driving factors was for giving back. Growing up in California, Mark has always had a deep love and appreciation for the ocean and the wildlife that inhabits it. Through Citrus Arrow, Mark is able to work with a handful of local and national organizations to give back and help keep our oceans clean. If you're looking for a good cup of joe that supports conversation in the process, be sure and check them out!

This week we get to talk with Tim and Abby Zelenka of Adjustable Red Dot bow sights about their interesting product that gives a different look to shooting a bow.  ARD uses red dot technology and their adjustable mount for archery set ups and gives people who may not have the ability to shoot their bow anymore or just looking for something different another option for a sight.  Thanks for listening!    

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On this episode of The Western Rookie Dan talks with Colorado native Chase Seilheimer about his adventures chasing elk in the Rocky Mountains. 

Chase is a self admitted elk addict. He grew up wishing he could go elk hunting with his dad but was too young so he stayed home and shot everything that moved with his BB gun. As soon as Chase could hunt he was following his dad through the mountains. It wasn’t until later in life that Chase’s love for archery hunting really took off. In his own words, “The mountains are like a second home to me and they unlock something in my family bloodline that is like nothing I have ever felt before.” Needless to say Chase is hooked and he’s continuing to be a student of elk and elk hunting. Chase shares all about his early hunts and how his strategy has evolved as each season passes. Dan and Chase talk about gear, tips, daily strategy and so much more as they make final plans for the upcoming hunting season.

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In this episode, Jon Teater (Whitetail Landscapes) and Jake Ehlinger (Habitat Solutions 360) discuss the matching hunting strategy and habitat. Jake discusses some of his latest techniques to reduce browse pressure on food plots. Jake discusses deer numbers across the country and on his own personal property and how he manages this issue. Jake details his recent successes on his property and what will make his client’s successful after they evoke a plan and strategy.

Jake defines transition areas and their significance when designing a hunting property. Jake discusses social zones and how they are important to deer movement and his top strategy to make these areas highly productive. Jake explains early, mid and late season habitat and how that relates to specific hunting strategies he employs. Jake explains when he hunts during the day for each period of the hunting season and how tactical he is in his approach to diagnosing when to hunt deer.  

Jake explains when he starts hunting morning areas and what he believes are the best strategies to harvest a buck during the rut. Jake has a humble attitude and his realistic approach to putting himself in the right areas at the correct time based on the habitat has increased his sightings. Jake and Jon discuss long-term changes that can be made and how this will increase the quality of deer property and how the enhancements have paid off on the properties they both manage and own.  Jake explains how his habitat has changed over time and how this has benefited his hunting, to include increasing the number of mature bucks on his property.

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On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan talks with Tyler Jordan about what it was like growing up in the hay-day of Realtree. Tyler explains that he didn't realize how big Realtree was and the impact his father had on the hunting industry and the hunting community when he was younger. He talks about how his dad never put any pressure on him to follow in his footsteps on both the hunting or the business side of things. He talks about going to college and stepping away from Realtree but then naturally returning after experiencing life outside the industry.

Tyler shares that his father is his best friend and even though they may disagree with each other in the office, they talk everyday and keep the peace. He talks about some of the obstacles he faced in the early years of dating his wife, some of his favorite places and species to hunt, and a lot more intriguing  conversation. Another awesome interview you will be sure to enjoy!

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On this episode of Huntavore, joining Nick on this in depth discussion is returning guest, Nathan Judice, the RecreationChef. Together they unpack the rib quarter of deer; the location, characteristics, and sound cooking treatments of these muscle groups.  Along the way, the guys add tips and tricks to get the most out of this very finicky quarter.  If you’ve been wanting to better utilize your deer’s midsection, make it easier to bone out for burger, or elevate these under-appreciated cuts to center stage,  tune into this episode of Huntavore.

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Ribs, Brisket, Sidemeat

Location:  extends from the lower neck to the pelvis, as high as vertebrae and extending the length of the rib to the sternum.

Muscle groups/cuts: intercostal muscles: rib meat, attached between each rib, layers of muscles with pockets of hard fat.

flank muscles: attached near the groin and ending at the last rib.  Thin in profile, long muscle fibers, lean, some 

diaphragm: AKA Skirt Steak, internal muscular wall, works the lungs.  Located along the inside of the ribs

brisket: front chest muscles.  Connects from the sternum to the shoulder.  Thin profile, pronounced grain

Things to watch for:Thick layers of fat: cut out any thick layers of hard fat, mostly on the outside layers of the ribs.  Does not render, very waxy.  Not to be confused with soft fat that is striated in the meat.

Blood meat: Naturally from a dispatch shot to the lungs, there will be some loss to blood and fragmented bone.

Nothing to salvage on damaged flesh.  Surface blood can be cut and scraped off an intact muscle. Membrane filled with blood can be removed.

Punctured Paunch: Burst Gut material inside the rib cage can compromise the inside cuts.  Thick membrane on the inside wall does protect outside muscles.  If gut shot and left to lay, the harvestable parts can spoil.  If during field dress the gut is nicked, quickly remove the gut, and flush with cold water for several minutes.

How to Prepare Each Cut (in our opinions)

All cuts can be added to the trim pile.  Tip: cut from the ribs, chill flat, makes finding globs of fat and removing this thick fat easier.  

Rib: Nick: Two Stage Cooking, low and slow at first, finish at high heat to crisper. 

Nate:Low and Slow Smoked, 2-3 hrs on smoke, 2-3 hours wrapped in foil, then finished on a hot grill or in your oven on broil. Option 2; Pressure cooker with jus to cover (30 mins to 1 hour) then finish over a hot grill with favorite BBQ sauce

Dish: Nick: Venison Rib Lolly Pop

Nate: Venison McRib Sandwich 

Flank/Diaphram/Brisket: Nick: marinaded, followed by high heat, sliced thin cross grain.

Nate: Agree with the above 100%, one tip for last minute marinade is to vacuum seal or chamber seal with the marinade to aid in quicker penetration. Or inject marinade 

Dish: Nick: Steak and Frites

Nate: Venison Pinwheel. Marinade, pound it out, season all sided, slather with pesto and/or roasted garlic, roll that bad boy up (paying attention to the grain so you’re slicing against the grain), truss or tooth pick it and sear on all sides hot and fast! Serve it with a nice summer salad or ratatouille

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This episode of the Oklahoma Outdoors Podcast has been a long time coming! Dalton Wortham with the Creek Adventure Podcast joins John this week to talk about fly fishing in Oklahoma. Dalton makes it a point to let people know that fly fishing is not just for the trout streams of the rocky mountains, or the overly wealthy. Dalton and his friends do a lot of their fly fishing in rivers and lakes right here in good ol Oklahoma, and target a vast multitude of species. If you can catch it on a regular rod and reel, there's a good chance you can catch it on a fly rod!

Dalton and John talk about all aspects of fly fishing, from beginner rods to the basic gear you need to get started. John asks about some flies that work well in Oklahoma as well as other places, and a few good bodys of water people should check out. And though the guys make it a point that fly fishing is for more than just trout, they do talk about some of the great trout fishing opportunities that Oklahoma offers for both fly fishermen and rod and reel folks. There is no way you can listen to this podcast and not get at least a little curious about fly fishing, and Dalton throws out some other great resources to help people get started and learn more.

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Late July/early August is a great time to do some digital scouting and hang some stands. Understanding thermals and their impact on wind currents can help you take your scouting and stand sight selection to the next level. Thermals can make or break a hunt. Not only do they influence how deer move across the landscape, but hunting with thermals in mind can be the difference between you watching as a white tails bound off through the timber or you getting a chip shot at your target. But thermals can be tough to understand and predict. 

In this episode of the How to Hunt Deer podcast, Josh talks with Eric Ives of Red Bearded Predators for a little thermals 101. Eric hunts the hill country of southwestern WI, so he is no stranger to thermals, how they impact your hunting setups, and how deer use them to their advantage. Tune in to learn how to capitalize on thermals where you hunt!

It's that time of year where the mind of a deer hunter slowly starts to become corrupted by the thought of chasing big bucks across the landscape. Velvet bucks are popping up on trail cameras and in fields all over the country and this can be a huge distraction, but in a good way.

On this UNFILTERED episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan gives us an update on how his summer prep is going. He talks about finally getting his trail cameras out, slacking on his tree stand locations, shooting his bow, and planning for his out-of-state hunting trips. He also complains about his kids. 

Dan touches base on his expectation for the upcoming season and how his goals are on a sliding scale depending on the intel that he gets throughout the year and where as well as where he is actually hunting. Overall this is a fun episode that will be a little bit educational and a lot bit of fun. Enjoy!

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There is something special about digging in the dirt, especially, when you know the dirt under your fingernails belongs to you. On this week's episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman, we chat with Mike Daquilante about his experiences manipulating his 130 acre farm in western Pennsylvania.  For 25+ years, Mike has been removing invasives, planting food plots, and trying to leave his property better than when he first purchased it.  He loves to live by the motto, "it's not our's, it's just our turn."

While Mike surely enjoys his time in the field and has hunting strategies up his sleeve, that's not entirely what this episode is about.  Instead, he discusses his success stories and learning experiences during that time.  He also expresses the fulfillment of giving back.  Mike has shared his property with family, friends, and youth looking to tag their first deer and turkey.  It's a great reminder to not have blinders on during hunting season and to share the experiences we seek each fall.

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On this episode of The nomadic Outdoorsman Dan is joined once again by Ben Williams to talk about what we can all be doing between now and hunting season to create a better habitat and ecosystem on our hunting properties.

Ben runs Ol' Tin Cup Habitat Restoration and Enhancement and works at Future Forest Properties LLC. Ol’ Tin Cup’s goal is to take your property on your budget and turn it into what you've always wanted it to be. Not only with hunters in mind but all landowners looking to maximize habitat and property for the benefit of the wildlife and overall greater ecosystem health. Creating happy land owners and more successful hunters afield is what Ben is all about. Ben works hard to help landowners get quality work done at a price they can afford. His goal is to help everyone get their property moving toward. “Healthier Habitats, Healthier Wildlife, and a More Enjoyable Outdoor Experience.” Dan and Ben discuss dozens of ways to prepare for the upcoming season that will benefit wildlife.

On this episode of the DIY Sportsman podcast, Garrett discusses results from an in-depth round of testing different arrow weights and speeds for hunting. These ranged from setups shooting over 315 fps down to setups shooting around 200 fps. Test data included energy and momentum readings both out of the bow and at 40 yards, time of flight to the target, bow noise, arrow noise, broadhead grouping with both fixed and mechanical heads, and range estimation forgiveness for misjudging yardage around 30 yards as well as 60 yards. With Garrett's setup, he learned that the "happy medium" arrow setup he had been using probably wasn't the optimal choice for whitetails.

We're joined by KC Smith this week on the Southern Ground Hunting Podcast. KC is a part of The Element, another excellent hunting podcast and YouTube channel. As we continue talking about Non-Resident hunting & prepping for out of state hunts, we thought KC might have some good advice on the subject. If you're familiar with The Element, these guys travel from Texas to a bunch of different states, particularly midwestern big buck states. One thing you'll also see regularly on their channel is planning to hunt another state more than just one trip a season. They invest a lot of time each season, and sometimes even years breaking down areas as non-residents. You're going to hear about that process, and a lot more in this episode. 

On this episode of the Hunting Gear Podcast, Dan talks with Matt Drury of Drury Outdoors about their predictive deer movement app, DeerCast. DeerCast is based off of an algorithm that includes several weather data points like temperature, barometric pressure, and precipitation that updates hourly throughout the day that inform you on the best days and times to hunt. That, mixed with several years of deer hunting experience and deer behavior observation from Mark & Terry Drury. This is a really great conversation we are sure you will enjoy!

In this episode of the Wisconsin Sportsman podcast, Josh talks with Alex Gramovot, a native Floridian, Wisconsin transplant, and an all around Wisconsin sportsman. Alex grew up in Florida and didn’t hunt early in life. Since moving to Wisconsin, he has come to love all things outdoors in this great state. Alex is the epitome of an opportunistic outdoorsman, doing a little bit of everything Wisconsin has to offer. Josh and Alex discuss Alex’s transition from non hunter to hunter, Alex’s outdoor pursuits, and how Alex was able to harvest a 162” public land bruiser during Wisconsin’s 2021 firearm season. Enjoy!

On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan talks with Aaron Warbritton of the Hunting Public about how he uses trail cameras throughout the hunting season and how he documents all of his finding on hunting apps. Arron talks about where he places his trail cameras on exit trails in bedding areas and in locations that will catch nocturnal deer movement as well as any pressure from other hunters. This gives him an idea of what deer are in the area and what kind of access strategy he needs to use to avoid other public land hunters. As this information starts to come in, he waits for the right conditions to make a move on a shooter buck. 

The second half of the conversation revolves around how he documents everything he observes while in the woods scouting and hunting. Aaron documents everything from old sign from previous years, to fresh rubs and scrapes, food sources, parking areas, and taking detailed notes so he has as much information to pull from when he is putting together a hunting strategy on a shooter buck. Tons of great information on this episode. Listen close, you might just learn something.

Sitting down this week on The Average Conservationist Podcast is Dr. Sarah Marino. Sarah is the owner of her own practice, Marino Medica, located in the greater Austin, TX area. The two start the conversation off discussing Sarah's practice, what type of medicine she's practicing and the different approach she is taking to the Dr-Patient relationship. Sarah is hoping to build strong relationships with her patients, much like she grew up with, instead of a more transactional way that many of us have become accustomed to. Along with her desire to continually be learning, Sarah has also become passionate about the outdoors. Knowing the importance of a healthy diet and lifestyle, it's easy to make the connection between her practice and conserving our wild places. This is a great conversation and if you're in the greater Austin area, you should definitely check out her practice.