Podcast Episodes

Hunting elk east of the Mississippi River is arguably one of the greatest conservation success stories in North America.  While the herds seen today in Pennsylvania are actually Rocky Mountain Elk transferred from western states, it's still a thrill to see and hear this species roam the state.  On this week's episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman, Mitch and Robby chat with Jacob Coons about his recent elk hunting trip to the Keystone State.

Jacob is driven to the challenge of hard-earned DIY hunting for western game but is also allured by the unique hunting opportunity for elk in eastern states.  He drew a late season bull tag for the 2021-2022 season and was fortunate to connect with the trophy of a lifetime.  Jacob shares with us all of his homework to prepare for this tag and what he learned throughout the entire experience.  You will likely learn something about elk hunting PA you never knew, as Jacob's attention to detail is superb!

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On this episode of The nomadic Outdoorsman Dan talks with Brett Leable a lifelong hunter and fisherman that also grew up in the great state of Wisconsin.

Brett started fishing with his Grandfather at a very young age. At age 11 her taught himself to bowhunt whitetail deer and by 16 he found himself in a group of friends that were as excited about outdoor activities as he was. Bretts friend Sean introduced him to scuba diving and spearfishing and he was instantly hooked. Brett currently spearfishes in both fresh and saltwater and is part of the National Freshwater Spearfishing Association.

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This is going to be the last episode of our Turkey series for 2022 on the Southern Ground Hunting Podcast. We've really enjoyed talking about what Adam calls "The most glorious winged creature God put on the earth". This week we're going to close out with the final chapter of Parker's single season slam, as he chases merriams turkeys in Wyoming & Nebraska. It's long been said that a hunter is only as good as how he responds in the face of adversity. Typically, the merriams is one of the easier sub-species of wild turkey to hunt. However, this trip was going to prove to be a tough one. Listen along as Parker shares the story of this western turkey hunt!

On this episode of the DIY Sportsman podcast, Garrett talks about his recent weekend trip to hunt public land in WI in which he shot two birds on back to back mornings. For the first bird, terrain layout and tree type played a massive role in the setup, because the bird appeared to be roosting in a place where his most likely travel after fly-down was likely to be in one specific direction. The second bird required a bit more trial and error to try and locate and roost, but the set up was driven more by prior experience hunting that area than it was strictly looking at the map. Garrett also talks about the opportunities for over-the-counter late season tags in WI and choosing between smaller areas with higher turkey populations versus larger areas with lower turkey densities.

Thanks to today’s high quality mapping technology, mapping apps have become an essential part of the serious whitetail hunter’s kit. Many of these apps now offer multiple mapping layers, live weather reports for your area, customizable pins, and even month by month aerial imagery. There’s no question that a great mapping app can help you be more confident and successful in the field. Unfortunately, many aren’t taking advantage of many of the awesome features that are available at their finger tips.

In this episode of the How to Hunt Deer podcast, Josh talks with Will Cooper, Content Marketing Manager for HuntStand, about all things mapping software. Will shares some tips on how to get the most out of your mapping software, some of his favorite features, and what makes HuntStand unique among the many options out there today. If you haven’t already, go download HuntStand for free from wherever you get your apps. You can learn more at www.huntstand.com.

On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan breaks down a hunting scenario with a listener who found single buck bed while scouting public land. The guys get in to an in-depth strategy discussion about how todays guest plans on hunting this bed. They talk about everything from what wind direction this buck feels most comfortable in, the terrain surrounding this bed, and how we think running water may impact the thermals in this area.  

In this strategy session they also break down the food sources, where to set up an ambush point in his bed to feed pattern, and how to access that ambush point. They also iron out the details about the best time of year to put this plan in to motion and if he feels he will have a higher success rate on a morning or evening hunt. Again, this is an excellent episode where every detail is discussed in hopes of getting a shot on a mature whitetail buck.

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This week on The Average Conservationist Podcast, Marcus welcomes in David Linn. David is the founder of 2% Certified Viriditi, which is based out of Little Rock, Arkansas. Viriditiis a brand strategy design consultancy that focuses on helping brands in the outdoor space to connect with their customers and really help them find that connection to the brand. Growing up in Arkansas, the outdoors has always been a big part of life for David, and when he decided to start Viriditi, he knew that giving back was something that needed to be a part of the business. If you own a business and are looking for help to take that next step in connecting with your customer base, be sure and check out Viriditiand all that they offer.

On this episode of The Western Rookie Dan continues his talk with Shawn Leschinsky but they transition from moose hunting to Shawn’s mountain goat hunt that took place 2 seasons later.

Dan and Shawn dive deep into the preparation and execution of their adventure chasing after a big Rocky Mountain Billy. As soon as Shawn let Dan know about the hunt they both immediately began planning and training for what would become their hardest and most dangerous hunt to date. In this episode they talk about gear, food, training, scouting and so much more. It all comes together as they recap how the actual hunt played out and how a few wrong moves could have ended up with an emergency evacuation.

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This week on the Ohio Outdoors Podcast, Downed turkeys, fish in the cooler, and then Paul and Andrew’s stories of their hunts too!  

This week the guys discuss their most recent trips to the woods.  Paul had the ability to get down to Kentucky to hunt with Derek from GoWild.  Lots of action, a missed shot, and more from down south.  Andrew took his spring trip to the woods and spent 3 days at Kill Deer Plains in north central Ohio.  Lots of learning in the woods but no birds in the freezer.

Now, for the real outdoorsmen, the guys talk to Gage (13) and his first bird!  After an entertaining turkey trot/tackle session, Gage turns it around to get that Tom.  Great story of the next generation getting out into the woods by a wonderful mentor in his father, Brian.

Finally, Nick gives us a run-down of his fishing season.  Talking bass fishing and being on a real tour with what it takes to fish for more than just leisure.

This week is about the listeners!  Thank you all and good luck in the outdoors!

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• Derek is back on Uncensored

• Jacob missed turkey season

• Brayden’s turkey hunting story

• Shots fired on a turkey

• Dan and Derek’s turkey stories

• Finding turkeys in the woods and sneaking up on them

• Calling to stubborn Toms and quiet hens

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In this podcast Kenny Kane (Generations Forestry) and Jon Teater (Whitetail Landscapes) discuss the blending of forest management practices and wildlife improvement. Both small and large properties landowners are challenged with managing their properties and balancing optimized deer habitat with sustainable timber management. In this podcast Kenny and Jon breakdown how to process these topics and the contemplated areas we need to assess to get the best prescription possible. Issues related to high graded forest are discussed as many landowners experience the pitfalls with mismanaged timber from the past. Kenny explains the best techniques when you are dealing with cleaning up and restoring areas that are high graded.  

Kenny’s process of evaluating forested areas from understanding the concerns to making decisions will help landowners feel empowered to think ahead and begin to build a superb deer hunting property. Jon and Kenny provide rules of thumb and techniques to make informed decisions as landowners undergo the transformation of building their hunting property and deciding what trees to cut or leave. Kenny explains the impacts certain landowners may experience when markets for certain timber are not in demand. Jon provides a recommendation of what to do next when you are trying to understand market demands.

Kenny explains how to balance quality and poor timber situations and how to look toward the future. Jon explains his techniques for timber stand improvement. Kenny provides a major takeaway on how to invest in your property and what species we sometimes overlook when we are thinking about wildlife. Kenny and Jon discuss the benefits of improvement and the short and long term thinking that can get landowners in a better position for the future.

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For many, the question “How do I go about buying hunting land?” is a daily occurrence. Most outdoorsmen and women dream of owning their own little piece of paradise to hunt, fish, and enjoy the great outdoors. But what if you’ve purchased land, and the dream isn’t so dreamy anymore? What if the commute has become too much? What if the property taxes are just more than you want to pay? What if you want to upsize or just find an all around better property? How should you approach selling your land?

In this episode of the Wisconsin Sportsman podcast, Josh is joined by Al Wisnefski of Land & Legacy Group about selling land. Al has been selling property for almost a decade, and he has helped many landowners through the difficult decision to sell their property. While not everyone is looking to sell their land right now, this episode is a great conversation for all those interested in rural real estate. Al shares his entire process from beginning to end. If you’re looking to sell, Al lays out all the things you need to consider as you bring your land to market. If you’re hoping to buy land one day, this conversation will help you know what all is going through the sellers mind. No matter who you are, you’ll learn something from this one!

Also, be sure to check out our partners over at TACTACAM, www.tactacam.com. They’ve got everything you need to capture your hunts so you can share them with friends and family.

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On the Missouri Woods & Water podcast this week, the guys get the chance to sit down with Cade Maestas of Maven Optics to talk about the basics of Riflescopes.  First, Cade gets into how Maven started and the journey the company has taken since its inception in 2013.  Then, we talk about all kinds of stuff concerning riflescopes like first focal plane, second focal plane, turrets, mounting rings, tools, etc. and what may work for hunters and shooters out there.  Cade is a wealth of knowledge in the optics world and we thank him for coming on with us today.  Check Maven out at the link below!

On this episode of The nomadic Outdoorsman Dan talks with returning guest Ian McKendry about moose/deer hunting in Maine.

Ian is a diehard moose hunter and lover of all wild things in Maine. Ian served in law enforcement for the past several years but has recently made the change to start pursuing his outdoor passions by creating content through Beyond The Boundaries. Ian has an exciting year planned around shed hunting, traveling, lobster fishing, packing for an outfitter in Colorado, and just living his best life. “This is the year I give everything I have”. Dan and Ian talk about the differences in whitetail hunting around the country, moose shed hunting in Maine and so much more.

We have another exciting announcement this week on the Oklahoma Outdoors Podcast! Will Bellis and Andrew Shults have years of real estate experience between them and are excited to share their new venture with all of us, Arrowhead Land Company. John and the guys talk about all your land buying questions including how to find land in this crazy market, the steps you need to take when purchasing, and what kind of finances you need to have ready going into it. They also talk about some of the differences between buying land and buying a home. 

The guys also answer some general hunting land questions. What kind of features should people look for when buying land? Do you look for different types of features in different parts of the state? And so many more. John also asks them a popular question that he gets through social media on a regular basis, what part of the state is best for hunting?

On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan talks with professional golfer Carson Schaake about the similarities between golf and bowhunting. Carson was influenced in to hunting through his grandfather and that passion continues today. Carson talks about some of the big bucks running around the golf courses he played while he was in college and how he finds the time to bowhunt in his busy golfing schedule. This is an excellent B.S. Session!

As we reach the halfway point of spring turkey season there are generally two separate conversations that emerge.  Either the success of a textbook turkey hunt, or a tangent about turkey populations being off.  If you find yourself in the latter half, pay attention!  This week's episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman we chat with Mike Dreibelbis about his journey into trapping nest raiders and fawn nabbers.  Mike found his passion for trapping later in his hunting career and began to hone his craft of targeting coyotes and nuisance predators.

Fur prices continue to fluctuate and the days of making money on a trap line are nearly over.  As the quality of habitat increases across the country for better deer and turkey hunting, naturally predator species will respond in a positive way.  Unless you're a diehard trapper yourself, it's possible that the increase in predators has an impact on the turkey (or deer) hunting in your neighborhood.  Mike's journey of learning to master this art is filled with a ton of knowledge that you may be able to apply in your area.  Hopefully this will fire you up to run a trapline this fall for future hunting, or consider inviting a trapper to come and help you out!

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In this episode of the Southern Ground Hunting podcast, we dive a little deeper into what makes Matthew Reaves tick. Whether it be gaining permission on private land for possible hunting opportunities or learning the woods through his occupation as a timber specialist, there are just a few things that have made his 2022 season unforgettable. Matt and Adam crews will also cover Matt's last two public land birds from both Alabama and Georgia.

We're getting close to ending our turkey episodes this year, but we have one or two left up our sleeve. As sad as that is we are ready to shift our focus back to public land whitetails. If that's more your cup of tea, then get ready!

On this episode of the Hunting Gear Podcast, Dan talks with product developer Derrick Duke of Moultrie about their lineup of deer feeders and trail cameras. The guys discuss the history of how Moultrie evolved from a deer feeder company to being the first ever trailcamera company, to one of the most recognizable brands in the hunting industry. Derick talks in detail about the growth of both product lines, how their customers benefit from their offerings, and some exciting plans for the future. Another informative episode from one of the most popular brands in the hunting space, enjoy!

On this episode of The Nomadic Outdoorsman Dan talks with Pete Muller and Mark Hatfield, 2 NWTF staffers and longtime hunters of numerous game animals. Pete works in the communications department and Mark is the director of conservation services for the NWTF

Pete Muller has a B. S. in Communications from East Carolina University and has since worked the majority of his career in non-profit communications, spending the last nine years with the National Wild Turkey Federation. Before working with the NWTF, Muller lived and worked in Colorado and Wyoming and also took advantage of the hunting and other outdoor opportunities offered in the Rocky Mountain region. Since starting with the Federation, Muller has worked to tell the NWTF story through a variety of outlets, and now works as an integral part of the team that oversees magazine, website, social media and email communication.

Mark Hatfield began his career in wildlife conservation by first receiving his B.S. in Wildlife Biology and his M.S. in Biology from Murray State University. Prior to his 17-year career with the National Wild Turkey Federation, Hatfield previously worked for the Arizona Game and Fish Department, the United States Geological Survey, the Bureau of Land Management and Ducks Unlimited.

Throughout his 17-year tenure with the Federation, Hatfield has played a crucial role in guiding the organization’s conservation delivery. Hatfield’s accomplishments with the NWTF are far-ranging, including trapping and transferring Gould’s wild turkeys from Mexico to Arizona, working directly with state wildlife agencies and the NWTF Technical Committee and conceptualizing and delivering NWTF landscape-scale initiatives, to name a few.

Dan, Pete and Mark talk turkey hunting, wildlife conservation, efforts the NWTF has for the betterment of turkeys and other species, and the membership push called Help the Yelp.

Choosing the right bow for you is really important. But don’t overlook the accessories! Quality accessories can go a long way in enhancing your bow’s performance and making the entire archery and bowhunting experience more enjoyable. But should you shoot a three pin or single pin sight? Drop-away rest or whisker biscuit? Stabilizer or no stabilizer? And what kind of release should you shoot? The choices can be overwhelming, but this episode of the How to Hunt Deer podcast is all about simplifying the accessory selection puzzle. 

In this episode of the How to Hunt Deer podcast, Josh talks with return guest Nate Sellers of Average Jack Archery about bow accessories. The guys cover the basics of peep sights, rests, sights, and stabilizers. When it comes to bow accessories, you often get what you pay for. But that doesn’t mean you have to break the bank. Nate shares the pros and cons of different accessories, some personal recommendations, and things folks should consider when outfitting their bow. 

You can find more from Nate on his YouTube channel, Average Jack Archery, and on his website, www.averagejackarchery.com. 

Also, be sure to check out our partners over at TACTACAM, www.tactacam.com. They’ve got everything you need to capture your hunts so you can share them with friends and family.

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This week on the O2 Podcast, Ohio’s Outdoor podcast, the guys sit down with Seth and Tyler of Sirius Archery. The guys at Sirius were extremely gracious with their time and expertise. We discuss may different topics from the beginning of Sirius, to the current state, and what to look forward too. Seth talks about the ins and outs of arrow construction, product selection, and all things arrows.

Andrew is got a good dose of dumb birds making him look even dumber this week. More details on that hunt next week, and Neander-Paul is out traveling again. Paul also has some stories to report back about some of his recent hunts but we wanted to get that all together in one show. Be on the look out of that one next week.

The weather has broken, Redwing black birds are out and about, Spring is Here (FINALLY)!!! Get out and enjoy the great state of Ohio and all it has to offer! Enjoy!

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Joining Marcus on The Average Conservationist Podcast this week is Randy Newberg. Randy is the man behind 2% Certified On Your Own Adventures along with being a lifelong conservationist. Randy has spent the better part of three decades being an advocate for our public lands and wild places, whether being a member of an organization, sitting on a board of directors or in recent years using social media to help spread awareness. Growing up in northern Minnesota, hunting and fishing were a way of life for Randy and after finishing college he decided he wanted to be in a place where he had endless opportunities to do the things that he and his family loved. In his early 20's with public access being threatened in parts of Montana, Randy attended a town hall style meeting where he stood up and voiced his opinion, and the rest as they say is history. If you haven't already, be sure and check one of the various platforms that Randy has created and learn about different conservation topics and how you can get involved.

On this episode of The Western Rookie Dan talks with hunting buddy/mentor Shawn Leschinsky about his successful moose hunt in Colorado.

Dan and Shawn break down the entire story behind Shawn’s moose hunt including gear, scouting, strategy and more. Dan and Shawn have been on several big game hunts throughout the years. Shawn is an avid big game hunter and waterfowl enthusiast from Colorado’s front range. Dan and Shawn met in a goose pit in 2017 and have been chasing game animals together ever since. Shawn has a daughter in high school that he raised in the outdoors and he and his wife Sara recently welcomed their son Colt into the world. Colt already comes running where he hears a hunting call or an outdoor tv show.

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• Brad volunteers his story

• Evening hunt advice

• The wait

• The hen cometh and she brought frands

• Failure, anxiety, and a bird of flight

• Arica also has a horrible story

• Change of plans

• All the f-ing turkeys

• Turn this way, no that way

• Bang. Bang. Bang.

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This week on the Missouri Woods & Water podcast, Nate & Micah get to talk with Justin Hampton of Ozark Traditions TV about his awesome turkey season. Justin goes through the ups and downs of the season and shows that sticking with it paid off for him in the end. You can also check out his season on their YouTube channel at the link below. Thanks for listening!  

While turkey season is winding down for many states across the country, things are really heating up in Wisconsin. Despite poor weather conditions for the recent Season B, Josh and his buddy Pierce were able to get two birds on the ground. The best part is, they’re just getting started! Josh and Pierce will be teaming up in the coming weeks in pursuit of the Driftless triple crown: turkeys in the morning, morels during the day, and trout on the fly in the afternoon.

In this episode of the podcast, Josh and Pierce share the stories of their recent success. Josh was able to get it done just two hours into the season, and Pierce sealed the deal on a great bird just a few days later. Tune in to hear about stubborn field birds, spooking turkeys left and right, a not-so-great-sounding-box call, and of course the sweet taste of success. You can find more from Pierce at www.goodchanceflyfishing.com.

Be sure to check out our partners over at TACTACAM, www.tactacam.com. They’ve got everything you need to capture your hunts so you can share them with friends and family.

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In this podcast Tim Russell (Green Fire Forestry & Wildlife Services) and Jon Teater (Whitetail Landscapes) discuss the significance of chestnut trees and their benefit to wildlife. Tim details the history and science of chestnuts and how the landscape has changed as a result of the blight.  Previously, chestnuts provided an economic and wildlife benefit that is important to our country and is now missed with the current whitetail deer herd. The value of the chestnut tree is something we have sometimes forgotten and can be a game changer on the landscape. Listen to the podcast to further understand the benefits and how this tree can benefit your deer herd. 

Jon discusses his secrets to designing a property with chestnut trees in mind. Tim discusses the benefits of chestnuts versus acorns; the answer may surprise you!  Jon asks Tim about planting non-native chestnuts and the impact on the landscape. Both contributors discuss the type of chestnuts (native, non-native, hybrid and transgenic) and the benefits of each and how certain organizations are working toward supporting a transgenic tree on the landscape.  Jon discusses simple options to planting and how he approaches chestnuts and deer.

Tim discusses the best options going forward for those wanting to plant chestnut trees on their property, specifically the American chestnut. Tim and Jon break down the key factors for choosing chestnuts, and how to manage them on the landscape. Other important information and specifics as it relates to preferred soil type, environments and what not to do with chestnuts is explained in the podcast.

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In this episode of the DIY Sportsman podcast, Garrett gives two hunt breakdowns from his recent Iowa hunt with Shane Simpson. On the first hunt, which ended in a successful setup, Garrett discusses the hunt details. However, perhaps more importantly, he dives into the decision making process of the access and set up pre-dawn, knowing exactly where to best position on the terrain for pulling the bird into shotgun range and not hanging up. On the second hunt breakdown, Garrett describes a similar scenario that ended up with a big tom hanging just out of shotgun range, and what the two could and should have done differently in hindsight.

• We forgot Dan’s birthday

• Derek Towles joins the show for the first time

• Dan & Derek’s turkey hunt story

• An exploding hen?

• Coyotes ruining a good turkey hunt

• Jacob caught some smallies and saw a monster

• Planning float fishing trips

• Monster snapping turtle in wading waters

• Youth turkey season in Indiana

• Thunder Over Louisville

• Upcoming hunts and fishing trips for the crew

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This week on The Average Conservationist Podcast, Marcus sits down with Dr. Chelsea Anderson, DVM. Dr. Anderson is the owner of 2% Certified CEAvet which offers Relief Veterinary Services.

Dr. Anderson travels around the country to various animal hospitals and clinics, helping out and filling in during their time of need, while also offering up her services to various countries across the globe. Growing up in a family who enjoyed the outdoors, wild places and conservation are two things that Dr. Anderson is no stranger to and has made a priority of her business. CEAvet is currently the only 2% Certified company of its kind and is forging a path in this particular line of work.

This week the guys take a second to just discuss the current situation in the turkey woods. Andrew is 0-1, and Paul is like 0/3, but we aren’t really counting…. Recapping of Paul’s trip to Tennessee, the 7.5 mile hike, beautiful opening weekend, and Paul’s thoughts on the latest edition of the turkey regulations.

No special guests this time, just a couple of average Joe’s discussing what they have seen so far and what to look forward too.

Latest partner for the O2 podcast announced! The guys are PUMPED to be working with the folks at FirstLite. More info to come down the road, but if you haven’t already, check out their line up. Have a great week!

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On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan is joined by Mark Kenyon of Wired To Hunt about rethinking his approach to whitetail hunting. Mark had a bit of a stressful season with multiple hunts in different states in a very short period of time. Wounding a deer early season and missing a big buck during the rut led him to take strides to improve his archery skills. Mark talks about how he uses fly fishing to make up for not being in the midwest during the summer months and how that activity keeps him motivated for his fall hunts. This is a really good episode that will leave you thinking about how you approach your hunting adventures.

On this episode of The Western Rookie Dan talks with fellow western rookie Dan Johnson about his past few seasons chasing western big game with his bow.

Dan Johnson is the host of Nine Finger Chronicles, owner of Sportsmen’s Empire and former cohost of The Wired to Hunt podcast. He shares about his successes, failures and everything in between while hunting mule deer. Dan M. Picks his brain about lightening his pack and condensing what he takes with him into the backcountry. The Dans share common struggles while glassing and attempting to identify animals at long range. This is a combination of a strategy, gear and preparation session as they learn from one another and reflect on their first few seasons hunting the west.

• Arica’s parking abilities

• Brad’s turkey hunt

• Talking to hens

• Jacob found a mushroom

• Mushroom buggin’

• Calling with the GOAT

• Send It Slam Updates

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[UNCENSORED] by GoWild kicks off your week with shameful nonsense, inappropriate convictions, and unfiltered tales from the woods, waters and whatevers. [UNCENSORED] is a behind the scenes look at our adventures, failures, wins, embarrassing moments at trade shows, hilarious tales from the warehouse, and a good rant or three about the most recent tyranny from the Dark Lord of the Sith himself.

The show launches every Monday morning. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts or watch the conversation on our YouTube:

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In this episode, Jon Teater (Whitetail Landscapes) and Jake Ehlinger (Habitat Solutions 360) discuss the latest strategies and ideas surrounding the effort required to enhance a deer hunting property for success. Jake’s strategies include planning, and promoting detailed, focused movements across the landscape to ensure deer use and bed on a property at a high rate. Jake utilizes a chainsaw, backpack blower and walk behind brush cutter to ensure his detailed plans are implemented and result led to success.

Jake and Jon discuss the most overlooked details that create failures when setting up a hunting property. On the properties Jake supports he explains how he setups travel corridors and how dealing with mother nature can be the most difficult impediment, limiting success of any work and improvements. Jake gets into the details on specific trail sizes, the shape and how layouts should look to enhance a hunting property.

Jake explains some of the key differences he experiences on his clients’ properties and Jon details some tricks he uses to help individuals work on portions of their property at a faster pace. Jake gives his secrets to figuring out bedding areas and exactly how he lays them out for the best utilization. Jon gets into some of the rules of thumb he employs with clients when setting up bedding areas. Jake details layouts on steep slope terrain, exact dimensions and trees that should be left for balancing timber and wildlife needs.

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This episode of the Wisconsin Sportsman podcast is part two of Josh’s conversation with his dad, Brian. Brian grew up hunting the U.P. of Michigan in a traditional Northwoods deer camp. In the late 90s, Brian moved to Alabama. Eventually, he and Josh started hunting in Alabama and joined a hunting club.

While hunting clubs can provide a very positive experience, often times politics, secrecy, and competition can drown out camaraderie. In this episode, the guys discuss hunting in a traditional Alabama hunting camp and the transition to hunting the little slice of heaven Brian now calls home.

On the Missouri Woods & Water podcast this week, Nate and Micah get the chance to talk with Troy Goeckeritz about his show Hunt Warz. If you don't already know what it is, Hunt Warz is a show getting ready to start its 3rd season where the participants in it are drawn to compete with each other in each respective hunt.

When someone applies for Hunt Warz, they have a chance at winning one of fourteen different possible hunts for this season that includes everything someone might need from tags to gear. Hunters are given all the tools they need to succeed once drawn, which is another really cool aspect of this show. There is so much more Troy talks about in the show, it would probably be best to just listen along. Also, you can check out seasons 1 and 2 on their YouTube channel linked below. Thanks for listening.

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On this episode of the Huntavore, Nick is joined by fellow Sportsman’s Empire Podcaster, Dan Mathews. Dan is the Host of the Nomadic Outdoorsman and Western Rookies. Together Nick and Dan talk about chasing everything. Rather than casting a deep net into one species, Dan casts a wide net to explore as many outdoor opportunities as possible. They cover hogs from a helicopter. Why is meat so important in your household?, and how Mountain Goat might not be on the top of Dan’s list to chase. This and much more on this episode of Huntavore.

Dan Mathews hails from Southern Missouri and grew up in Wisconsin. His drive for exploring the outdoors and passion for adventure has Dan hunting as much as he possibly can. Rather than wait for a particular season to open, Dan is always in search of the next season that opens, no matter the species. Dan finds that he gets an appreciation for more than just antler size, or body weight, but shares in the excitement of trying something completely new and experiencing hunting cultures across the whole United States.

Dan was recently on a helicopter hunt for feral hogs in Texas. Like a boy playing soldier, Dan unpacks the fun of using high tech firearms out the side of a flying helicopter. Nick pokes at some questions about how Dan feels about the advantage he had with the use of technology and if the excitement of fair chase was gone. His response reflected what ranchers and farmers were saying. These hogs have been doing untold amounts of damage to crops and to other wildlife, and even with these efforts of eradication, the hog numbers continue to bounce back to the point where the environment wouldn't support them. The ethics talk may include the hogs, but at the same time, ethics around wildlife and healthy habitats needs to include hog eradication.

These conversations lead into what meat means to Dan. Is it just food or is it something more? Dan’s freezer is a cornucopia of different animals he’s harvested. Each package offers a renewed experience of the hunt and memories about the event. Also the appreciation of knowing where food comes from. When he asks his daughter where meat comes from, the answer isn't the store or butcher’s shop. It's from hunting.

We have a double header this week on the Oklahoma Outdoors Podcast. Roy Potter is the owner of Woods County Whitetails in western Oklahoma and this week he joins John to talk about the wonderful hunting accommodations his outfit has to offer. From a literal 5 star chef and comfortable lodge, to the sprawling private ranch with comfortable blinds, food plots, and feeders, Woods County Whitetails is your one stop shop for top notch whitetail hunting. "You're going to see a lot of deer" is Roys promise to his guest, and they have taken some really nice bucks over the years also.

Part two of this episode is another project of Roys that was spawned out of his outfitting business, and that is the Okie Hides blinds. Roy had trouble finding the right blind that could stand up to the elements western Oklahoma could throw at them, while also being comfortable and having all the features he was looking for. Eventually Roy took it upon himself, and he and his team set out to make the perfect blind for their needs. What they came up with is a large elevated blind with a pitched roof and windows in all the right places. So check out this episode and their website to learn all about Woods County Whitetails and Okie Hides blinds.

On this episode of The Nomadic Outdoorsman Dan talks with fellow Wisconsinite and recent Elk convert Ethan Sullivan about everything from chasing turkey and deer in Wisconsin to connecting with Colorado bulls during rifle season.

Ethan grew up in a small town in rural Wisconsin. He started out hunting with his parents at a very young age and now has 4 kids of his own that he loves getting involved in the outdoors. Ethan is a welder by trade but the rest of his free time is taken up with bucks, turkey and fish. Ethan has been branching out to several new states and connected with Dan over text as they were chasing after bulls less than 100 miles from each other. Ethan tries to convert Dan into a die-hard turkey hunter and the 2 of them recap their early years in the elk woods.

On today's episode, Garrett dives into his plan for filling a traditional tag this year, along with the detailed steps to build confidence along the way. In the past, Garrett has hunted with a traditional bow and even built a bow to hunt with. However, due to confidence and repeatability issues had largely kept it just "for fun" the past couple of years. But that doesn't have to be the case. There are many fantastic resources and training tools available to the modern archer, and there is no reason you can't build yourself up to the point where you have total control and confidence in your shot, despite the weapon of choice. In addition to talking through and reviewing some of those tools, Garrett also talks about the focus areas and how they'll change over the next several months leading up to the season.

On this episode of The Nomadic Outdoorsman Dan talks with a major league lineup of guests from America’s Dairyland. Paul Wagner, Shaun Ridder and Erik Tasker join Dan to talk about everything from bass fishing and whitetail deer hunting to playing in the MLB and winning CMA Broadcast awards.

Paul Wagner is a current sports radio host and former Milwaukee Brewers & Pittsburg Pirates Pitcher. He may be the old guy in the crew but "Wags" has hunted a lot of the midwest and calls the western Milwaukee suburbs home. Wags hunts deer and turkey and loves chasing Muskie on the Chippewa flowage.

Shaun Ridder is the guy that makes it all happen. First and foremost a fisherman, he entered his first kayak fishing tourney this year and has recently been converted to bowhunting. He’s a lover of all things outdoors, camping, hunting, fishing, etc. Ridder is the “techy” person of the trio. He is also attempting to take his first turkey with a bow this year.

Erik Tasker is a guy who didn't get his hunting license until he was 21. That didn’t slow him down at all though. For the past 15 years he has been a diehard bowhunter. Tasker also loves joining the orange army for the annual gun deer hunt and chasing after bass from a kayak. He got his passion from his dad and uncles that have hunted the same public land in Eau Claire county for 45 years.

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Even though snow and cold weather has set planting back in the northeast slightly, planting season is right around the corner. On this week’s episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman, we are discussing all things summer food plots. First, we touch base on last minute clover establishment and maintenance before diving into the main topic of corn and soybean planting. Like hunting, food plots are a combination of science and art. We begin chatting about all things technical such as planting populations, weed management, soil preparation, fertility, even wide row corn with inner-seeded greens. Even with all the correct tools and preparation, we still have to ask the question, “do you really need corn and soybeans?” This leads us to a philosophical conversation about tuning your food plot programs to your surrounding neighborhood, property size, and local deer density.

Last, we can’t help but discuss no-till food plots. To start, no-till food plots have many more advantages over conventional planting with tillage. However, there is a learning curve which requires a little more planning and management to be successful. No-till planting is not something that can be mastered overnight, but this episode can help prepare you for the long run! Every planting season is a new learning experience and an opportunity to provide better attraction for wildlife. Plus, it is one step closer to being in the tree this fall.

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This episode is all over the place, but that's usually what makes these BS Sessions really good entertainment. On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Justin Zarr is back on the podcast to for another epic BS Session about turkeys, whitetails, and a Las Vegas bachelor party. The guys kick off this episode by breaking down their spring turkey hunting seasons went, or lack there of. Then the conversation quickly turns to their plans for the upcoming fall and how they feel scouting and tree stand preparation will lead to better encounters and success. The more work put in during the pre-season the better their odd for shot opportunities. The episode ends with an absolutely crazy story about a post-bachelor party flight where Justin was able to learn about a new trend that has inspired one couple to create a new business. Very fun episode!

On this episode of The Western Rookie Dan talks to 3 “brothers” from Wyoming about all the things they love to chase in their great state. Tanner Varndell, Chase Galley and Colton Jones join Dan to talk about everything from hunting antelope on the plains to chasing high country mule deer.

Chase has always dreamt of filming his hunts and to try and make it "big time". Recently Chase’s dreams have shifted to helping others chase their outdoor adventures. Chase loves to bow hunt elk, and feels that there’s nothing more exciting than hearing bulls bugle in the morning.

Tanner gets his kicks by chasing high-country mule deer. Whether he is the one making the stock or just watching the deer to see what they do, finding and locating the giant old grey ghosts of the alpines is like a drug to him.

Colton is the man behind the video and photography. Colton is an experienced filmmaker and photographer. He has traveled to Japan to compete in competitions and is an avid outdoorsman. Colton had always wanted to start hunting big game but it wasn’t until he met Tanner and Chase while working at Sportsman’s that he truly got hooked. Tanner, Chase and Colton hope that their passion for the outdoors helps others get the ambition to tie up their boots, throw on a pack and experience life in the outdoors.

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Curt and Clint of the Working Class Bowhunters were gracious enough to sit down with the guys at the Open Season outdoors show this year. Discussing trade show life, upcoming hunts, Clints ability to talk to the squirrels and more.  

Paul is off on another turkey adventure and hoping this time he won’t get disrupted by some drive-by gobbler glancer. Andrew is messing around with arrows, planning for some walleye fishing, and of course the upcoming kick off of the turkey season. Updates to the 2022-2023 hunting regulations are out. Arbor day, Earth day, and warmer weather is ahead. Get out there and enjoy it!

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Sitting down with Marcus this week is Lindsay Kocka. Lindsay is the Founder of 2% Certified Fluent Movement on the Fly. FMOTF is a methodology that pairs Lindays's background in total body wellness with fly fishing. Lindsay discusses that during her journey into fly fishing she started to realize the similarities between fishing and the various classes she was teaching (yoga, MovNat, etc) and how learning one could help improve the other. Along with that she started to learn that feeling comfortable on the water was sometimes holding anglers back, but with the right training and techniques, she could really help empower women when out on the water. Lindsay now offers Wade in Wellness retreats for women to help them feel more balanced and connected while on the water. Whether you're just getting started on your fly fishing journey or you're a seasoned angler, her retreats have something for everyone. If you want to learn more, be sure and check out lindsaykocka.com

In recent years, hunting terrain features has garnered tons of attention in the whitetail hunting world. Benches, saddles, draws, ridges, these words are often thrown around. But are we really capitalizing on them and how they influence the way whitetails flow through the properties we hunt?

In this episode of the How to Hunt Deer podcast, Josh is joined by Dan Johnson, host of the Nine Finger Chronicles podcast, to talk all things terrain features. Terrain features play a key role in Dan’s hunting strategy whether he’s chasing whitetails at home or other big game out west. For Dan, the right terrain feature at the right time of year is just as, if not more important, than hunting fresh sign. In this episode Dan shares some of his favorite terrain features, how they play into his whitetail hunting strategy, and what to consider when hunting them. Enjoy!

This Dan talks with Kevin Harlander of First Lite about their new products and how to use their products in both eastern and western hunts. Kevin talks about how they choose what direction they want to go before designing and launching a new product or product line. He then explains why quality of material is of up the upmost importance for their garments and and their durability. Kevin also breaks down how you can build your own layering system for multiple hunting scenarios for different species. Excellent episode with tons of great information.

It's always fun when Land Smathers joins the Southern Ground Hunting podcast for an episode. This week we're talking about all kinds of topics, and sharing stories from recent hunts. You'll get caught up on a couple of birds that died at the hands of Matt, as well as a rainy day hunt from Land down in the 'Sip. The guys really dive deep into strategies for hunting turkeys in that all too common rainy spring weather. Some folks just don't hunt, but we think those major weather fronts can be one of the most predictable times to kill a gobbler.

Few places capture a deer hunter’s imagination quite like a northwoods deer camp. At deer camp, camaraderie is more important than kills, success is measured in good times with good friends instead of inches of antler, and deer hunting plays second fiddle to a whole host of deer camp shenanigans. At deer camp, giant bucks may be every hunter’s dream, but the friendships are what really makes the experience.

In this episode of the Wisconsin Sportsman Podcast, Josh interviews his dad, Brian Sutton. Brian grew up hunting Jones camp in the U.P. of Michigan in the heyday of deer camp culture. Brian shares memories of deer killed, pranks played, and Michigan deer camp culture. The guys also discuss Brian’s transition from the north to the Deep South, Josh’s introduction to hunting and lots more.

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In this episode, Jon Teater (Whitetail Landscapes) and Perry Battin (Drury Outdoors) discuss the latest strategies and ideas surrounding food plot architecture. Perry introduces himself and converses about the latest turkey season in his area. Perry also discusses how food plot decisions are made on the Drury farms in both Iowa and Missouri.

Perry discusses the planning that is required during the late winter months to ensure the correct seed, fertilizer and equipment is ready to go for spring planting. Perry explains all season food plot strategies and the Drury teams’ focus and the related benefits of summer and fall food sources for the deer herd. Perry also recognizes and justifies his approach of all-season food and the results of having more attractiveness on the landscape.

Perry breaks down the key shapes and sizes of the food plots, and specific layouts and food plot seed choices (biologic) that will create a successful hunt. Jon and Perry discuss the fertilizer dilemma that’s occurring, and Jon points out options for those considering alternatives to fertilizer. Perry explains the importance of access, and how food plot layouts are built around hunting locations. Both confer about improvements in and around food plots and how timber management and specific access or pinch points drive deer into the best hunting locations. Perry gives details on relative distances that he considers when separating food plots and deer bedding areas. Perry discusses special tactics that make large destination food plots more huntable.

Perry and Jon end with the most cost affordable food plot seed options and how these choices will be the best option for hunters all season long.

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This week on the Missouri Woods and Water podcast we get to talk with Alex Rutledge and Wayne Lach of American Roots Outdoors about some turkey hunting. This show is like a nice night around the campfire sharing some stories. Wayne and Alex talk about their travels around the country hunting turkeys and some of the differences they've noticed hunting the different types we have in the states. They also talk about the important role that patience plays when trying to bring a tom into range. Thanks to Alex and Wayne for coming on and don't forget to check their show out at the link below.  

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Welcome to part two of the Oklahoma Outdoors Podcast mini series with the Oklahoma branch of the National Wild Turkey Federation. This week's guest is biologist Annie Farrell. Annie covers a large area including Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, and Nebraska which means she has seen a little bit of everything. For the purpose of this episode however, John and Annie stick to mostly Oklahoma terrain and statistics.

The conversation starts off by going back in time a little bit, discussing turkeys as a native Oklahoma bird, their decline, and restocking efforts that have grown into the flocks we see today. From there the two cover topics all across the board including Rio grande vs Eastern subspecies and the habitat needed by each of them, polt survival, recent population declines, and what is being done about it. Annie also gives private land owners some things they can do to help more wild turkeys survive on the landscape.

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On the 100th episode of The Nomadic Outdoorsman Dan talks with Brandon Ward about chasing giant whitetail from state to state.

Brandon grew up traveling with his dad all over the country and the world hunting big whitetails and turkeys. Early on his dad got him into a lot of youth hunts which ignited his passion for the outdoors. Brandon was fortunate to harvest big deer at a young age. At 17 Brandon joined the Marines and started taking marines on hunts for the first time. After leaving the Marines Brandon became a guide in Pike co Illinois. After 2 seasons of guiding in Illinois Brandon now lives in Iowa and chases some of the biggest bucks that this country has to offer.

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We open this week’s episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman with a quick message from Pastor Phil Thomas as we celebrate Good Friday and this Easter weekend. Afterwards, Mitch and Robby have a conversation with Matt Dale from Dale’s Outdoors. Matt has a YouTube channel dedicated solely to educating people to be better turkey hunters. Matt does not take the same approach as other hunting channels where kill content is the main priority, in fact, he does not have near the amount of hunting content as educational videos.

More often than not, educational content for hunting other big game species like whitetails and black bear revolve around finding food, sign, bedding, etc. Why is it that when spring turkey hunting comes into conversation, sign and food are often a secondary topic? Calling, decoys, and blind location strategies are usually discussed the most, and while they are important it is not the “end-all be-all.” Many spring gobbler hunters gauge the quality of the spring season by the amount of gobbling and the responsiveness to calling they encounter. According to Matt, however, more turkeys are killed by sheer patience. For more of Matt’s turkey hunting knowledge, check out Dale Outdoors on YouTube – any turkey hunter can learn something from this 300+ course level turkey hunting information!

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On this episode of the Hunting Gear Podcast, Dan talks with Paul Campbell of the Ohio Outdoors podcast in a BS Session about different gear they use for turkey hunting. The guys discuss everything from boots and socks to turkey calls, shotguns, and blinds. If you're looking for a great BS Session while you head out to roost some birds, this is the episode for you.

On this episode of The Nomadic Outdoorsman Dan talks with Austin Pressy, an exotic hunting guide from Texas. Austin shares about his guiding business and the seemingly unlimited hunting opportunities that Texas has to offer.

Austin started hunting with his dad and grandpa when he was 4-5 years old. He co-owns Wicked 7 Outdoors, a guiding service where he pairs hunters with landowners to give them the best experience at a great price. Austin started guiding a few years ago to help promote proper land management and to teach new hunters the ins and outs of hunting. Austin's favorite activity is helping kids find success on their first hunt. Dan and Austin discuss the big game species that are in Texas, how to prepare an animal for a shoulder mount and their desire to live/hunt in Alaska.

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