Sportsmen's Empire - Whitetail Hunting

Most deer hunters are sitting on years of trail camera intel and never using it. Deer ID turns those scattered photos into buck-specific patterns, weather trends, and hunt-day predictions so you can stop guessing and start hunting with purpose. Nate Crick breaks down how Deer ID was built from a simple but powerful idea: the deer you chase are often showing up on repeat cycles, and the clues are a...

A family-owned blueberry farm the size of a small company. A hunter who packs out elk, chases bucks across state lines, and still walks 13 miles a day switching irrigation valves. Eric McKay returns with the kind of farming-and-hunting conversation that makes you rethink what it takes to stay in the game. Dan J. sits down with Eric to unpack how a 1,000-acre Michigan blueberry operation actually w...

Ready to elevate your whitetail game? Join Jon Teater (Whitetail Landscapes), Steve Sherk (Sherk’s Guide Service), and Johnny Stewart as they break down what it really takes to pattern and kill mature bucks. In this episode: How to evaluate a new hunting property and rank good vs. bad dirt Decoding daytime vs. nighttime buck movement through trail camera data Evolving your setup around heavy publi...

If you care about Western hunting, public-land strategy, or want to understand what makes mule deer so different from whitetails, this conversation is packed with insights. Dan J. talks with Trevor Hubbs, editor-in-chief of Mule Deer magazine for the Mule Deer and Blacktail Deer Foundation. They discuss deer genetics and hybrid zones, and the challenges of hunting animals that can migrate hundreds...

This episode of Deep in the Hunt of Texas begins with Connor talking about the start of bow season in Texas, cooler weather, and the deer he’s watching on camera. He shares his thoughts on whether to pursue a promising buck early in the season or keep waiting for a mature “tree buck” he has followed for several years. He also mentions upcoming hunts in South Texas and New Mexico. The main focus is...

Jesse Wiggins, a professional bass angler from Addison, Alabama, joins Brad Bowen to talk about turning a love of fishing into a career. He shares how he worked his way up to the highest levels of tournament fishing, and how winning an early tournament gave him the confidence to believe he belonged. Jesse explains why the shaky head helped launch his fishing career and why the chatterbait remains...

Training season may be over, but the work doesn’t stop. In this episode, we talk about what comes next—getting young hounds in the woods, building confidence, working on fundamentals, and preparing for the next season. The off-season is where the foundation is built.   IG - heathhyatt147 FB Heath Hyatt Youtube - Heath Hyatt    Send your stories or questions to:  creeksidechroniclespodcast@gmail.co...

 In this episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman, Mitch is joined by Pennsylvania native Chad Hodge for a conversation that starts with old-school deer camp and eventually finds its way deep into a wood duck swamp. Chad shares how growing up between Pennsylvania and Florida pushed him to find his own place among the seasoned hunters he looked up to. What started with archery and learning to work on h...

On this episode of The Wisconsin Sportsman, Pierce sits down with Wisconsin Congressional Candidate, Fred Clark, to dive into conservation issues in the Badger state! Fred is a Michigan-native who spent the majority of his career in forestry, land management, and conservation. In this episode, the guys dive into discussions about Wisconsin's transition from agriculture towards agritoursim and...

In this episode, I sit down with my buddy Hunter Edwards to break down a hunt we won’t be forgetting anytime soon. On this year’s opening day, Hunter connected with the biggest buck of his life—and the story behind it is just as wild as the deer itself. We dive into how the hunt unfolded, the decisions that led up to the shot, and the adrenaline of opening morning when everything comes together. B...

Hunting Mature Bucks: Trail-Camera Clues, Access, and Public-Land Pressure When a mature buck appears on camera in the middle of the night, is it a real opportunity—or just another clue to file away? Dan and returning guest Pierce dig into how they interpret trail-camera photos, plan hunts, and make decisions when a buck only shows up a few times each season. They discuss the role of wind, thermal...

The October Lull Is a Myth: Make Every Hunt Count Is the October lull keeping you out of the woods? Dan Johnson and Jason Thibodeau challenge the idea that deer stop moving in October and share how hunters can adapt as crops change, bucks begin to separate, and the rut approaches. In this episode, they discuss: How shifting food sources affect deer movement Hunting bedding-to-food patterns and sta...

Most people do not realize how much of their mood, energy, and relationships are being shaped by things they can actually change. This conversation gets brutally honest about what happens when you stop taking care of yourself, and what it really takes to spot trouble before it turns into a crisis. Dan Johnson and counselor Kyle V break down the hidden signs that someone is sliding into depression...

Waterfowl hunting can look intimidating from the outside—calls, decoys, waders, boats, blinds, weather, and knowing exactly where to be when that first flock comes flying in. But where do you start if you’re a beginner? In this throwback conversation, the late great Bubba Ray and his son Pat sit down to talk about getting into waterfowl hunting and what beginners really need to know. They break do...

Dan and Ken sit down to tackle the nuances of Alberta antelope hunting, from pre-hunt prep to field execution. After tagging out early this season, Ken shifts his focus to helping his niece harvest a buck. He shares insights from his trip—including setting up his SUV as a mobile base camp, using the iHunter app to scout and secure land permissions, and adjusting his size expectations on the ground...

On this episode of the Hunting Gear Podcast , Dan re-joins Jacob Coons for a candid look at "Made in the USA" hunting gear. Does where your gear is manufactured actually drive your purchasing decisions, or does it all come down to price tag and performance? The guys unpack price points across major gear categories, test the durability argument, and confront common manufacturing stereotypes...

Episode Description Joey Mnczunski joins Dan Johnson to share how he left a crowded family lease in southern Michigan and built a public-land hunting approach in Northern Michigan’s big woods. Over years of scouting and hunting, Joey learned to read swamps, clear-cuts, river bottoms, and changing deer pressure—and to hunt the spots rather than chase one specific buck. Joey talks about how antler p...

This week on Huntavore, Nick welcomes back good friend Mitch Shirk of the Pennsylvania Woodsman Podcast to talk about an exciting upcoming adventure: Nick's first-ever black bear hunt. What started as a long-standing invitation from Mitch has finally come together, and the two break down what listeners can expect from a New Jersey bear hunting experience. The conversation begins with plenty of...

How does your hound know you're going hunting before you've even said a word? In this episode, we dive into the fascinating world of hound intuition and the patterns dogs pick up from us every day. From the moment we turn the light on or not. My hounds recognize a familiar sequence of cues that tells them exactly what's coming next.  We talk about aggression at the tree. Can it be fixe...

Brad Bowen welcomes Todd Brogdon and Shane Whitten of Hunters All Game, an Alabama hunting-product business. Todd describes how the brand outgrew what he could manage alone, while Shane brought business energy and helped expand production and online sales. The guests discuss how a small local store helped demonstrate demand, and why the company is now focusing on efficient production and distribut...

In this episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman, Mitch is joined by Josh Craig of Western Hunter 101 to talk about taking the intimidation out of planning a western hunt. Growing up in the Midwest, Josh spent years dreaming about hunting elk and other western game but assumed those adventures required a guide, a pile of money, or knowledge he simply didn't have. Eventually, he realized the bigges...

Urban deer hunting gets wild fast when 10 acres can hold 15 to 20 deer. Returning guest Mike Ward joins Dan Johnson to explain how he and his organization help manage overpopulated deer in southeastern Pennsylvania, where deer move through backyards, landscaping beds, and neighborhoods. They discuss why deer numbers rebound despite heavy harvest pressure, how township partnerships and archery-only...

Connor, Curtis, and James catch up just days before bow season opens. They reminisce about dove hunting in South Texas—including Connor’s favorite hunts with smaller shotguns—and swap stories about getting stung by wasps. The conversation turns to the frustration of unreliable cellular trail cameras: Connor describes cameras failing despite new batteries and monthly service fees, and wonders wheth...

On this episode of The Wisconsin Sportsman, Pierce is joined by Josh Krstic to dive into chasing whitetails in early-October! Josh is a diehard deer hunter and an outstanding woodsman from Southeast, Wisconsin. In this episode, the guys recap Josh's Montana mule deer hunt, and shift gears back to the Midwest to dive into beating the fall shift, and locating big bucks in early-October. Josh sha...

In this episode, I sit down with Nelson Chandler to dive into an incredible 50 years of hunting experience right here in Georgia. From lessons learned in the field to stories that could only come from decades in the woods, Nelson shares a lifetime of knowledge about hunting, wildlife, and the changing landscape of the sport. We talk about how hunting in Georgia has evolved over the years, the skil...