Podcast Episodes

Black bears are one of the most intriguing animals in North America due to their high level of intellect.  Across the nation the most popular way of bear hunting is by baiting or with hounds.  There are a number of states that do not allow these forms of bear hunting, resulting in the ultimate chess match between man and beast.  In Western states, however; the landscape and topography allow for spot and stalk situations as well as long range shooting.  Arguably the most difficult place in the country to harvest a black bear is Pennsylvania and the surrounding Northeastern states which do not allow baiting or hounds.

On this week's episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman, Robby and Mitchell chat with Pennsylvania Black Bear biologist Emily Carrollo.  As Pennsylvania's bear seasons continue to modify based on data and research, Emily shares some of the data management associated with making hunting season decisions.  In addition to addressing public concern, we dive into food and cover habits typically associated in fall and how the age and sex of a bear may influence its home range.  This episode is not only informative about the species but has plenty of hunting strategy ques to pull from.

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I owe each and every one of you a huge "THANK YOU" for taking time out of your day to listen to the Nine Finger Chronicles podcast. This is the 700th episode and I can't believe how far we have take this experiment. What started off as a dude in a closet who just wanted to talk about hunting to now hundreds of fellow hunters, wildlife experts, and hunting personalities providing a mix of education and entertainment, I simply didn't imagine it would have ever gone this far. Huge shout to those who have helped me along the way, my wife and kids being the inspiration behind all of it.

On this 700th episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan is joined by fellow deer hunter and mental health expert Kevin Martone. Kevin and I talk about everything from how to deal with negative energy and how that can affect not only your mental health but the positivity of those around you. We discuss the stress of being a man and the benefit of not only "toughing out " the stress in your life, but how to find an outlet for that stress when it become too much of a burden. Honestly, I used this episode as a bit of a therapy session and use my life as an example in the line of questioning.

Excellent episode and I hope you enjoy!

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This week on the Ohio Outdoors Podcast, the guys sit down with Mitchell Shirk, host of the Pennyslvania Woodsman podscast on the Sportsmen’s Empire.  Mitchell is a professional agronomist that consults with farmers and growers in PA.  He takes his knowledge of growing plants and has become very helpful to hunters around the area to help bring in the big deer.  Mitchell is a great resource on the topic and we encourage you to reach out to him and listen in to the Pennyslvania Woodsman podcast!

The guys both spent some time outside over the long weekend. More time with family and friends, but Andrew was able to get out to take the kids fishing for a bit, and Paul was working on circus archery trick shots with the Purple Coat Mafia.  

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Thanks again to our veterans and all that have served and continue to serve our great nation!

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On today's episode of the DIY Sportsman podcast, Steve Sherk is on as the guest. Steve guides deer hunters in the vast national forest land of Pennsylvania and gathers annual observational data from a huge multitude of trail cameras in addition to visual sightings from boots on the ground scouting year round and hunts in the fall. Steve and Garrett finally met in person for the first time recently at a Spartan Forge retreat. With summer right around the corner, Garrett asks Steve about scouting and trail camera tactics specific to the summer months. Steve doesn't have agriculture around in the areas he hunts, but the deer do have other summer food sources which are heavy draws in the summer months leading up into the early fall. They discuss those food sources, where and how to place cameras for inventory, how far a buck might shift from summer to fall, whether or not to dive into the bedding areas and fall hunt locations, how Steve sets up his cameras and whether he does any protection for ants or bears, how often to check cameras, observational sits, and what to do if you get a single picture of a new big buck and want to take the next steps to honing in your search and learning more about his patterns going into the fall.

Most whitetail hunters today, especially archery hunters, hunt from a tree stand of some sort. The days of nailing 2x4s to a tree and calling it good are behind us as deer hunters have rightly become a more safety conscious bunch. There are a ton of commercially available options today, but they aren’t all created equal. When choosing a tree stand, a little research and thought goes a long way toward making sure you’re happy with whatever purchase you make. The last thing you need is to find out on opening day that you hate your stand or you chose the wrong kind for your style of hunting. Tree stands are like shoes, you’ve got to pick the one that fits, is comfortable for you, and that’s built for the scenario for which you’ll be using it.

In this episode of the How to Hunt Deer podcast, Josh gives a rundown of the various types of tree stands. Each type of stand has strengths and drawbacks, and there is no one stand that’s perfect for everyone. Josh covers some of the things that should inform your decision when choosing the stand that’s right for you. And here’s a little spoiler: you shouldn’t make your decision based on a hunting personality’s preferred style or brand, nor should you base your decision on a company’s marketing. When it comes to tree stands, the decision isn’t black and white. There’s a ton of gray area. This episode will help you navigate the decision of what stand is right for you.

Be sure to check out our title sponsor, TACTACAM. The Reveal X Gen 2 cell camera just launched yesterday, just in time for taking summer buck inventory. You can learn more at www.tactacam.com

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This week on the Southern Ground Hunting podcast, we're changing things up a little bit. The guys all get together for a friendly game of "Redneck Jeopardy". However, it's really nothing like Jeopardy at all. In this game each player brings a list of 3 random scenarios. All scenarios go into a hat and when it's the players turn, they draw a number and are given a hunting scenario. The player must then share how they would hunt the given scenario.

This episode covers a wide range of topics like:

- Public & Private land access

- Bump & Dump

- Early season strategies

- Thermal hubs

- Rut tactics

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On this episode of The nomadic Outdoorsman Dan talks with David Faulk about his experience growing up in the woods and waters of Arkansas and his pursuit of the Royal, Grand and Super Turkey Slams.

David was born and raised in central Arkansas. He bass fished competitively in high school and some in college when time allowed. After High School he attended MS State where he obtained a degree in wildlife & fisheries science. During college David got hooked on turkey hunting. After college he moved to Colorado and was able to harvest his first elk and antelope which sparked yet another outdoor passion. To this day David bow and rifle hunts deer in his home state, as well as guides duck hunts. His turkey hunting passions have consumed his life and he spends most of his spring pursuing turkeys across the U.S. as he attempts to complete the U.S. Super Slam. David completed his Grand Slam in 2021, and completed the Royal Slam in Mexico this spring (2022).

As a Christian, David’s passion for the outdoors is driven by the pursuit of Creation, “There is nothing more rejuvenating and more peaceful than time spent outdoors.”

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Let's talk about fishing this week on the Missouri Woods & Water podcast. We get to sit down and talk with Lee Kleinow, host of the Freshwater Bite and Michigan Life Outdoors podcasts. First, we talk about what's going on up in Lee's home state of Michigan and what fish he has been after recently, specifically walleye. Then, we get to pick Lee's brain about how he targets crappie and bass this time of year. Crappie and bass are definitely popping right now and Lee has some great strategies that may help our listeners out as they get out on the water. Lee is a wealth of knowledge and has a real passion for fishing and the outdoors. Be sure to check out his podcasts, which can both be found on the Sportmen's Empire network with ours.

On this episode of The Western Rookie Dan takes a deep dive into elk hunting with his good friend and western big game mentor Shawn Leschinsky.

Dan and Shawn cover anything and everything pertaining to elk hunting including gear, rifle setup, approach angle and so much more. Shawn taught Dan most of what he knows about western hunting and has successfully helped over a dozen new hunters take a bull elk on public land. Shawn and his family have been hunting in Colorado for decades. Shawn has helped his teenage daughter, 2 brothers, nephew and his dad successfully harvest things like bear, elk, mule deer and other big game animals. Shawn has drawn 2 of the 3 trophy big game animals and shares knowledge acquired through years of experience on this episode of the podcast.

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In Part 2 of the deer population podcast discussion Moriah Boggess (Deer Biologist, North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission) and Jon Teater (Whitetail Landscapes) explain population monitoring.  Moriah explains the methods that he and others can use as a land manager to monitor deer populations. Other details such as woodlot and food plot browse surveys are explained. There are several key indices that help establish a foundation of knowledge for the deer living on your property and the related habitat that supports them.  Moriah discusses

Moriah describes the biological factors that can be used on properties and how monitoring these measurements will help provide more insight into the deer living on your property. Other discussions on a property’s carry capacity, population census data, and quality improvements that may increase deer on your property are considered. Moriah and Jon discuss rules of thumb for taking deer on your property, that will get you ahead of the curve to ensure the populations remain in check. Moriah discusses aging deer and the factors and errors that are important to consider when evaluating the deer that are harvested.  

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As the spring turkey season comes to a close here in Wisconsin, it’s a good time to reflect on the ups and downs of our season. You can learn a lot from your successes, but you can learn even more from your failures. That’s good news, because if you’re like most turkey hunters, your failures far out number your kills.

On this episode the Wisconsin Sportsman Podcast, Josh sums up his turkey season. While it was the least productive season he’s had in Wisconsin so far, he learned a lot of lessons about calling, making moves on birds, and general woodsmanship. Tune in to hear how Josh’ season has gone and his plans for chasing a big Tom one more time before the buzzer.

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This week on the podcast, Marcus sits down with Dan Johnson from Sportsmens Empire. For the most part, the guys get to have as Dan would say, a good old fashion BS session. During their chat, they talk about this year's turkey season and how expectations tend to change over the years, as well as what's to come with the rebranding of Sportsmens Empire. Dan also discusses the growth of the network, the Hot to Hunt Deer Podcast that he started last year with the National Deer Association and how he's tackling conservation in his home state of Iowa. This episode is filled with a lot of stories and laughs and you won't want to miss it.

• Social media and cave men

• Time travel

• Pounding bows (no, wait, bow poundage)

• Bear Archery is my friend

• Send It Slam update

• My God make it end

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This week on the Oklahoma Outdoors Podcast, John is joined by new friend and guide Les Standstipher. Les and his son Keaton own and operate S&S Guide Service in the Lake Eufaula area, as well as fish the Crappie Masters National Trail. A unique aspect to this week's episode, is that John and his wife Mackenzie got to fish with Les prior to them recording this episode. So instead of just asking questions over the phone, Les got to teach John first hand. Now that John has a better grasp on the subject, his questions can be much more targeted and educational for the listeners.

Les brings all his knowledge from fishing tournaments and guiding to the table this week as he and John deep dive into the crappie fishing water. They cover Les's complete rod and reel setups for both guiding and tournaments, his crappie specific boat, and all the ins and outs of finding crappie. The two talk about water temperature, depth, and clarity and how the fish react to each. Les gives an explanation of livescope technology and how he uses it, as well as how it has completely changed how people fish for crappie. Les really knows his stuff, and is also just an overall great guide and person in general. 

On this episode of The nomadic Outdoorsman Dan talks with Clay Lewis, an all around outdoorsman from Louisiana. Dan and Clay discuss everything from bow hunting to fly fishing for redfish.

Clay is a 23 year old Louisiana native. Clay grew up hunting and fishing and harvested his first deer at the age of six, needless to say he has been hooked ever since. Clay is passionate about a variety of outdoor activities including catfishing, bowfishing, archery hunting whitetails and has recently gotten hooked on coyote hunting. No matter what he’s doing Clay just loves making memories in the outdoors. Clay recently started a youtube channel in pursuit of his dreams of becoming an outdoor content creator. Clay is married to his wife Audra who is equally passionate about the outdoors.

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It is quite an accomplishment for hunters in the Keystone state to harvest a bear, whitetail buck, and spring turkey in one season; otherwise known as the Triple Trophy. For many it is something that may only happen once in their lifetime, however, there are always a few exceptions. On this week's episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman, we have a season breakdown with Dayton Hess, who just finished his third Triple Trophy!

Dayton is truly a diehard that utilizes every possible moment he can to gather intel for his hunting areas. You may have heard other guests on this show say they scout more than they hunt and Dayton is no exception! With the use of cameras, glassing, and boots on the ground scouting, he consistently puts himself in bow range of his target animal. Tune in for the strategy behind all three of these big game species as there are plenty of tips to help you this fall!

On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan talks with Justin Henry of Florida about an upcoming semi-guided bowhunt in Illinois. Justin explains how he heard about this hunt and why he decided to book a semi- guided hunt instead of going with a full blown outfitter. The guys discuss Justin's expectations on what he plans to shoot on this hunt and if that is actually possible reality. He talks about how he will be learning about the property he has access to and how he will be getting deer information from the guide. If you plan on using a guide in any of your upcoming hunts, this may be the perfect episode to see how to manage your expectations. Enjoy!

On this episode of The nomadic Outdoorsman Dan talks with Brandon Adams about being the first and only person to ever kill Oklahoma’s 5 big game species in a single season.

Brandon was raised in the small town of Prague in central Oklahoma, where he could be found juggling farm responsibilities, playing sports in school, and hunting. Introduced into hunting by his father, Homer Adams, at an early age he honed his hunting skills by trial, error, and shooting competitive archery. Since his first deer at age 10, Brandon has harvested mature bucks and big game animals across the country. He is the first recorded hunter to tag all five big game species in his home state of Oklahoma, accomplishing this feat in one fall season, all on camera and all with archery equipment.

Being in the hunting industry since 2006 has taught Brandon many things about the art of filming outdoor adventures. His favorite part of the whole process is putting the hunts together and telling a story in post production. Along with having over 10 years of field production experience, he's also been producing and editing outdoor television shows since 2010 including Buckventures & Major League Bowhunter.

He married his wife, Brianne, in the spring of 2009, and have two beautiful daughters, Addison Rae and Brooke Kaylynn.

It’s hard to beat a beautiful spring morning in the Wisconsin Driftless! The turkeys are gobbling, the fish are biting, and the morels are popping! But even the most beautiful weather days in picturesque terrain can be a grind. 

In this episode of the Wisconsin Sportsman podcast, Josh talks with Pierce Nelles of Good Chance Fly Fishing about their recent romp through Wisconsin’s Driftless area. While they were hoping to get a couple of longbeards on the ground, a sack full of morels, and sore arms from fighting fish, the day didn’t go exactly as planned. There was not a morel in sight and the gobblers were simply not interested in playing the game. But Josh and Pierce still had a blast and found redemption as they closed the day hauling in hungry Browns on a stereotypical Driftless cow pasture stream. 

You can find the TACTACAM camera gear discussed in this podcast at www.tactacam.com. 

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This week on the Southern Ground Hunting podcast we're hanging with some fan favorites, Michael Perry & Jamie McCay. If you don't know who these guys are, you must've been living under a rock because they are some of the best public land buck killers in the Southeast. Jamie has a reputation for consistently killing big mature Alabama bucks year after year. Michael has the same reputation, even adding a 196" Alabama giant in 2021. 

Knowing their consistency, it makes us wonder... are they going to change anything in how you hunt for this season? Successful people have long said that no matter how old or good you are, you should never stop learning. So how do killers like these guys continue expanding their opportunities when it seems like what they've been doing have worked? Well you're in for a treat this week because we're talking about just that!

Today on the podcast, Marcus is joined by Clint Campbell. Clint is the owner of 2% Certified Skull Brew Coffee as well as the host of the Truth From The Stand Podcast. The guys spend the first half of the conversation talking about various hunting tactics and stories from recent years along with things that all hunters can do to help themselves be more successful. Clint explains the reasoning behind starting the company and why giving back is so important to him as well as what he hopes to accomplish with his coffee in the right scenario. If you're looking for a good cup of joe, be sure and give Skull Brew Coffee a try!

Another epic whitetail B.S. Session coming your way on the Nine Finger Chronicles podcast with public land bowhunter Clint Campbell. Clint and Dan have an awesome conversation about everything from Dan's child hero Bo Jackson, how inflation may affect their upcoming out of state hunting trips, how they pick their out of state hunts, and wind mapping during the off season and if that will help during the hunting season. This is a fun episode that will surely get you fired up for the upcoming hunting season.

This week on the O2 Podcast, THE Ohio Outdoors podcast, the guys got the chance to pick the brain of Mr. Social Media, Dan Mathews.  You have probably seen Dan and his wife tearing it up on Tik Tok and Instagram, but the truth is the guy knows a thing or two about hunting too!  He’s spent numerous trips out west, and is the host of the Western Rookie podcast.  The guys talk to him about what it takes to get in the game out west.  How to find the right over the counter tag, apply for points, etc. If you have any interest in going west, this podcast will be a great start, but be sure to also listen to Dan’s podcast for more information.

Paul and Andrew got the ability to get out to the woods one more time for turkey season, but spent most of the time just walking and enjoying a peaceful spring morning.  The woods were full of foliage with little room for seeing or hearing any birds.  Next year!  Summer is upon us and it’s time to get your honey do lists done, spend that quality family time, and prep for the fall.  Have a great Memorial Day weekend, and remember the reason for the cookouts and days off!!  Thank you to our Veterans!!!

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This week on the Missouri Woods & Water podcast the guys talk with Andy's work colleague, Jordan Harmon of FCS financial, about buying recreational property. First, Jordan and Andy talk about some tips when it comes to locating the right property for you. Then they get into some more specifics and things someone can expect when buying a property. Jordan and Andy talk about every step of the buying process and more to help someone be more prepared when they decide they are ready to try buying a piece of land of their own. Thanks for listening!

In this podcast Moriah Boggess (Deer Biologist, North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission) and Jon Teater (Whitetail Landscapes) discuss considerations and the science behind deer populations and density dependence. Moriah explains how to sustain a robust, quality deer herd. The importance of deer density dependence is critical to the planning and management of a herd. Moriah explains density dependence and both contributors discuss landscape carrying capacity and related population dynamics.

Moriah explains what occurs when deer populations are too high. Moriah breaks down habitat quality in multiple scenarios and how certain areas are better situated to support deer populations. Moriah and Jon discuss ways to help improve your property when deer populations are too high. Moriah discusses stress periods in the north and south and how impactful those are on the deer we are trying to support with our management tactics.

Moriah explains how to increase your carry capacity for deer. Additionally, discussions on maximizing and optimizing deer numbers to support hunting properties are broken down further. Moriah provides some rules to consider to increase buck quality and how a biologist evaluates a quality buck. Moriah and Jon end with maintaining appropriate densities and understanding dependence based on the landscape types, nutrition, epigenetics and diseases that impact the deer we are trying to support. Moriah explains the impacts of habitat and other conditions that affect fawn recruitment.

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On this episode of The Western Rookie Dan talks with his good friend Linnea about their upcoming archer mule deer hunt.

Linnea grew up in smalltown Wisconsin where her love for the outdoors and adventure began. Linnea currently travels the country with her dog Akela in their converted Ram ProMaster van. Linnea has been living a nomadic lifestyle for over a year and a half which has only increased her love for wild places and becoming more involved in the outdoors. She picked up fly fishing which sparked a new curiosity for being connected to the land through the pursuit of wild game as a food source. Linnea recently bought a Mathews VXR and plans to hunt her first deer with it this fall. She successfully drew a buck mule deer archery tag for Utah. Dan and Linnea dream about what’s to come in the few short months leading up to both of their first western archery hunts.

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• GoWild was on live TV

• Creepy Jacob

• Arica got a bow & a bunch of hunting stuff

• Brayden & Jacob went to TAC

• Black Rifle Coffee Company

• Brayden & Jacob can’t hit the broadside of a barn

• Stories from the Total Archery Challenge Course

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If you have ever wanted to shoot your bow more accurately, this episode of the Oklahoma Outdoors Podcast can help. Chris Hammond is a professional archer from Oklahoma who shoots for Mathews (as well as many other sponsors) on the pro circuit. Chris and John break down every aspect of a shot, from your grip to your release and everything in between. You'll probably find yourself holding your arms up and following along as you listen.

Not only do the two talk shooting form, Chris also talks about his battle with target panic and how it almost caused him to quit shooting competitively all together. He talks about how he dug himself out of it, and the training he did to get to where he is today. John also asks for some good practice scenarios for both target archery and hunting, and finishes with a tough question many have been asking recently. How far of a shot is to far?

On this episode of Huntavore, Nick is joined by a huge advocate for #eatwhatyoukill, Jeremy Critchfield.  Jeremy is the HuntChef and host on Sportsman’s Channel.  With 34 years in the culinary profession and a lifetime in the woods, Jeremy has a huge knowledge base and passion for wildgame and the wildharvest.  We unpack some food for though ideas, and then put the bead on using your harvested wild turkey.  Settle in for an incredible chat on this episode of Huntavore.

Jeremy Critchfield is the co-host of the Sportsman’s Channel Show MTN TOP Outdoors, and a wildgame chef.  With a lifetime of experience, Jeremy has made it his business to bring wildgame out of the shadows of being gamey, and into the true light of being real, wholesome, delicious food.  HuntChef even went to the lengths of trademarking #eatwhatyoukill.  Nick and Jeremy unpack that idea on how we as sportsmen have a 2 fold approach.  First is to show the public that we are here for food and meat as much as or even more than the killshot.  Second would be to ourselves.  We have a responsibility to get the most from our harvest, give thanks for the animal, and to share with others why we go to such lengths and why it's our personal passion to take our meat supply from the woods.

Jeremy gives us a challenge to take our turkey breast meat to the next level.  He suggests that by sheeting out a breast, using a sharp knife to butterfly out that piece of white meat, and add a stuffing of your choosing.  Roll the sheet back up and cook under a slow even heat.  Slice the meat cross the roll and serve a “pinwheel” looking serving of delicous whitemeat and stuffing.  Its called a roulade but Jeremy says its not difficult to prepare this crowd pleaser.  Jeremy has also put his expertise into a whole line of seasonings and rubs.  Check it out at: huntchef.com

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On this episode of The nomadic Outdoorsman Dan talks with Josh Dutton and Jimmy Giarraputo from Half Rack about their love for chasing whitetails in their vastly different home states.

Jimmy is a bow hunter from Long Island and he is the director of marketing at Half Rack. Half Rack is an outdoor/hunting accessories company out of Waterford, Wisconsin. Their focus is to create an accessory brand that people want to cheer for and as a 2% for Conservation Certified Business they strive to give back to conservation in as many ways as possible. Josh works with several brands in the outdoor space including Half Rack. He is most passionate about chasing whitetails with a bow but also loves being part of Wisconsin’s “Orange Army” when the November firearms season rolls around. Dan, Josh and Jimmy talk about their experiences in the outdoor industry and their passions for pursuing North America’s number one big game animal.

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On this episode of the Hunting Gear Podcast, Dan talks with fellow podcaster and expert level saddle hunter Parker McDonald about the ins and outs of saddle hunting. Dan is going to give saddle hunting a try this year and wanted to talk with Parker about his experience. Parker walks us through why he made the transition from using a climbing tree stand to being a full blown saddle hunter and the learning curve he went through in order become proficient climbing and shooting from a saddle. Towards the end of the episode Dan voices some of his concerns and Parker goes through his pro's and con's list.

If you have ever had any interest in learning how to hunt from a saddle, this episode is full of useful information and feedback from an experience saddle hunter. Enjoy!    

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 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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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 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.

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 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 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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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 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.

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 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.

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!

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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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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• 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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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!

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!

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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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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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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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.

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 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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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.

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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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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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!  

• 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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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.