Michigan Wild

On this episode of Michigan Wild , Nate and Arron discuss their daily lives, focusing on their experiences with food plots, deer management, and the anticipation of the upcoming hunting season. They share insights on camera strategies, emotional attachments to specific deer, and the importance of patience in hunting. The discussion also touches on new properties, ground hunting techniques, and the...

On this episode of Michigan Wild, hosts Nate Rozeveld and Bradley Collins discuss their experiences with TAC, hunting, and the various aspects of managing hunting environments. They delve into topics such as food plots, mock scrapes, taxidermy, and the use of different archery equipment. The conversation also touches on Nate and Bradley's first experience at the Total Archery Challenge (TAC) and t...

On this episode of Michigan Wild, host Nate Rozeveld shares his experiences and insights From The Field while scouting and preparing for the upcoming season.  As Nate scouted his way through the property pulling trail cams and attending to mock scrapes he talked out loud about his thought process and reason for where he found himself. As real as it gets, listen along as Nate finds new stand and mo...

On this episode of Michigan Wild, Nate Rozeveld and Matt Zahl discuss various topics related to hunting, including the excitement of the upcoming hunting season, and Matt's background in hunting and habitat improvements. They explore the balance between work and hunting, the evolution of hunting techniques, and the differences between public and private land hunting. The discussion also touches on...

On this episode of Michigan Wild, Nate comes to you from the field while turkey hunting. Nate's work and coaching schedule has been hectic so he decided to take the time to talk about some current events along with a real time turkey hunting update in this week's episode. Some of the current events include summer 3d league, hunting dog problems, his expectations for the upcoming fall, and taking t...

On this episode of Michigan Wild, Nate and Grant Smitz, share their experiences and insights on the joys of traditional archery, the transition from compound bows, and the importance of proper shooting techniques. They discuss the influence of family on their archery journey, the intricacies of arrow setup, and the significance of anchor points in achieving accuracy. The episode is filled with pra...

On this episode of Michigan Wild,Tony Fellows, Tyler Thomphson and Nate sit down and catch up. They discuss turkey and rabbit hunting, fishing, and the importance of learning and improving hunting skills. They share personal anecdotes, strategies for hunting, and the significance of building relationships for gaining permission to hunt on private properties. The conversation highlights the camarad...

On this episode of Michigan Wild, Nate and Josh Arbogast discuss various aspects of hunting in Michigan, including personal experiences, hunting strategies, and the importance of deer management. They delve into the significance of the Natural Resource Commission (NRC) meetings and the need for hunters to engage in wildlife conservation efforts. The conversation highlights the evolving culture of...

On this episode of Michigan Wild, host Nate has a BS Session with Jake Bollinger about habitat management, wildlife conservation, and turkey hunting. They discuss the importance of timber stand improvement, transitioning agricultural land into wildlife habitats, and the role of switchgrass in creating effective deer habitats. The conversation also touches on family involvement in hunting and the d...

On this episode of Michigan Wild, Nate and Robert McIntyre dive into a conversation recapping Robert's whitetail season and his first couple days of Turkey season. Robert finished his past fall punching his 3rd and final tag on an out of state buck with his bow. That marked 3 straight years tagging a late season buck with his bow. The season was a grind, but going back to his roots was key to his...

On this episode of Michigan Wild, hosts Nate Rozeveld, Adam Miller, Jake Berguis, and Joe Davis introduce their new collaborative venture, 'ROAM.' They share the origin story of ROAM, which stands for Real Opportunistic Adventure Mindset, emphasizing their shared passion for hunting and filming. The episode discusses the roles of each member, the diverse range of hunting experiences they bring, an...

On this episode of Michigan Wild, Nate sits down and records an episode with John Hudspeth, Mitchell Shirk (Pennsylvania Woodsman Podcast) and Nick Otto (Huntavore). They all enjoyed another year chasing Hogs down at John's family ranch in Oklahoma. This was Nate's 2nd trip to the ranch and once again was an eventful and sleep deprived trip.  Through the episode the guys recap all the success and...

On this episode of Michigan Wild, host Nate Rozeveld welcomes Dan Johnson, known for the Nine Finger Chronicles podcast, to discuss various topics ranging from podcasting milestones to the challenges of hunting culture and parenting. They explore the importance of relatable content in the hunting community, the balance between hunting goals and realities, and humorous anecdotes about household man...

On this episode of Michigan Wild, Nate is on a solo mission to bring everyone up to speed on current events. Those current events include a rabbit season update/breakdown, whitetail mindset and scouting update, his upcoming hog hunt, and purchasing a new bow. This time of year is exciting and a transition into preparing for the upcoming fall. Nate finds himself shifting focus on more scouting and...

On this episode of Michigan Wild, Nate sits down with Jeff Burnett for a great conversation about hunting in the South, taxidermy, turkey and whitetail hunting, and the role of hunting dogs. Jeff shares his experiences hunting in Tennessee and Kentucky, where the hills and hollers offer a much different challenge than Michigan’s terrain.  After moving back to Michigan three years ago, he pursued h...

On this episode of Michigan Wild, Nate is joined by Josh Zuiderveen for a good BS session. Fatherhood, steelhead fishing and a local archery club (WMAC) are the main talking points throughout the episode. Raising 2 boys throughout a hectic sports schedule and still getting them involved in the outdoors can be a challenge, but Josh and Nate navigate through the chaos and talk about a mindset father...

On this episode of Michigan Wild, Nate has a stellar conversation with Kyle Kunst from Reel Obsession. Kyle loves getting after fish through the ice and Nate actually came across his youtube channel watching an ice fishing video and reached out to record an episode. Not only does Kyle ice fish, he has also fished at a competitive level on open water for many years dating back to highschool. Kyle's...

On this episode of Michigan Wild we are coming in from the Chilli Buck Lounge over at The Fall Podcast's studio. Nate was able to sit down with Arron Bliese and Russ Papke and dive into the final chapter of a 200+ inch buck. (Mr Krabs) This was a deer Nate had some history with and actually named the deer when he was 2.5 years old in 2021. Nate even sent an arrow at Mr Krabs in 2023. Unfortunately...

On this episode of Michigan Wild, Nate shares the studio with Adam Miller from the Bowhunter Chronicles Podcast. Adam and Nate dive right into a discussion covering how different they are from each other. Adam being a hunter that isn't focused on age, score, or history of a deer, but the overall experience through every camp or hunt he goes on. Nate embodies the process of building a history with...

On this episode of Michigan Wild, Nate is once again joined by the twins, Brandon and Tyler Travis. Both guys had an eventful fall and took time to dive into their season throughout the episode. Brandon's season really didn't start until November because of the typical hectic schedule lots of us hunters face with kids in sports and our work schedules. However once November began so did the roller...

On this episode of Michigan Wild, Nate and Curt Hanko have a fantastic time recapping the last 4 years of hunting for Curt. Curt didn't grow up in a hunting family and was actually introduced into hunting by his friend Austin. Nate and Curt end up diving into his bowhunting journey. Hearing about the personal growth as a hunter and the journey Curt took to get there is inspiring. Curt hasn't been...

On this episode of Michigan Wild, Nate and Jermey Tilly sit down for a discussion focused on spending time with your kids outside. Jeremy and Nate both have kids that they love taking outside. They discuss the many things that revolve around that. Including the process of getting them started and some of the weapons used. Both guys really enjoy taking their kids small game hunting and encourage ot...

On this episode of Michigan Wild, Nate Rozeveld and Josh Arbogast sit down for a long awaited episode. Josh and Nate have been trying to record an episode for a few weeks, but with Nate's hectic schedule with being out of state and the holidays it finally came together. Josh is a passionate bowhunter that allocates his free time chasing whitetails at a high level. He really enjoys scouting and lea...

On this episode of Michigan Wild Nate finds himself recapping his time at ATA and the most recent rabbit hunt. This was the first Archery Trade Association Nate ever attended and he really enjoyed it. Seeing all the companies and the people behind them was a refreshing experience. Nate also was able to see and feel some new products for 2025.  This weekend was the first serious rabbit hunt for Nat...

On this episode of Michigan Wild, Nate sits down and goes over some current events and recaps his South Dakota pheasant hunt. This was a fun, quick hunt that included Nate's family and dog Frank. Nate recaps the couple days of hunting and talks about what he really enjoys with upland hunting in the western states. The vast, wide open landscape has a natural beauty and is unlike anything Nate can h...