Antler Up Podcast

Hey everyone, welcome to episode 198 of the Antler Up Podcast! On this week's episode I was joined by Co-Owner of Exodus Outdoor Gear, Jake Hofer.  Let’s get straight to it everyone, Jake is an individual that just flat out puts in the time to be a better hunter.  Jake hosts the Exodus Podcast where he has the chance to interview weekly some of the deadliest deer hunters out there.  So, from learn...

Hey everyone, welcome to episode 197 of the Antler Up Podcast! On this week's episode I was joined by Co-Host of the Southern Outdoorsmen Podcast Jacob Myers! Jacob and Andrew run a phenomenal show and I always have a great time when I am able to catch up with Jacob.   This was a great time to have Jacob on to discuss some rut hunting information and breaking down some hunts and more! This episode...

Hey everyone, welcome to episode 196 of the Antler Up Podcast! On this week's episode I was joined by PA native and host of the East Meets West Podcast Beau Martonik!  What a fun episode to record with Beau as he shares his top 5 rut hunting strategies and tactics.  Beau also dives into specific scenarios that I truly believe will help any hunter out during the rut, but also be mentally and physic...

Hey everyone, welcome to the Antler Up Podcast! On this week's episode I was joined by my good friend Dan Hansel.  Dan grew up here in central PA where he has always had the passion for the outdoors, hunting and drive to help other hunters be more successful.  Upon graduating from Penn State Dan began developing the app TrophyTracks. Which is a glorified management/journal program that will help a...

Hey everyone, welcome to episode 195 of the Antler Up Podcast! On this week's episode I was joined by PA native and a damn good hunter, Ryan Glitsky!  Over the last couple of years Ryan has really put himself out there when it comes to being one of the hardest working hunters.  Between putting the miles on scouting and hunting, Ryan sure has a lot to offer when it comes to advice.  We didn’t waste...

Hey everyone, welcome to episode 194 of the Antler Up Podcast! On this week's episode I was joined by PA native and good friend of mine, Chris Weist!  Over the last couple of years Chris has really dialed in his hunting strategies that has led to more encounters and more success.  Chris for example was successful last year killing 4 bucks in 3 different states all with different tactics! As hunter...

Hey everyone, welcome to the Antler Up Podcast! On this week's episode I was joined by my good friend Tim Sisock.  Tim was successful on his ID trip where he shot his third mule deer.  We quickly discuss what it was like traveling since he flew both ways, then we get into the good stuff about what is happening right now!  There will be the first cold front that will be sticking around in PA for a...

Hey everyone, welcome to episode 193 of the Antler Up Podcast! On this week's episode I was joined by Tony Peterson!  It is always a great time to catch up with Tony over an episode.  It is no secret that Tony is a BIG fan of hunting early season whitetail. There are many factors that come into play for Tony and we get into this discussion on what to key in on to have success during the early seas...

Hey everyone, welcome to episode 192 of the Antler Up Podcast! On this week's episode I was joined by PA native Steve Sherk Jr. to kick off the PA state wide opener week!  This is the second year in a row that Steve has kicked off the season for us.  If you are like me, when Steve speaks you have to listen!  He is one of the best out there when it comes to providing helpful information and has yea...

Hey everyone, welcome to the Antler Up Podcast! On this week's episode I was joined by Chris Weist.  Chris was on the show back in July and we hit it off.  In that episode we discussed how Chris likes to head to Maryland for some early hunts to knock the dust off and prepare for the season.  The start to the year has already been a good one for both Chris and I.  We discussed some of the encounter...

Hey everyone, welcome to episode 191 of the Antler Up Podcast! On this week's episode I was joined by none other than Joe Miles.  Joe is the owner of ASIO Gear and resides in South Carolina.  Joe also runs the Mission Whitetail Podcast.  Whenever Joe is a guest on a podcast, I always seem to pick up a few things and just truly enjoy his philosophy on hunting and more.  So, Joe has always been a to...

Hey everyone, welcome to episode 190 of the Antler Up Podcast! On this week's episode I was joined by my great friend Jim D’Agostino!  You should know Jim if you have listened to the podcast over the years and if you’re new to the show then buckle up because he is one of a kind.  A great human, friend, archer and hunter.  Jim over the last couple of years has helped me tremendously with my shootin...

Hey everyone, welcome to episode 189 of the Antler Up Podcast! On this week's episode I was joined by Alex and Jeff of Vantage Point Archery.  Jeff is one of the owners and Alex is the marketing manager for VPA.  Nothing like getting a chance to speak with individuals that truly care so much about archery and bowhunting.  During this conversation you will hear the passion and drive that Jeff has w...

Hey everyone, welcome to episode 188 of the Antler Up Podcast! On this week's episode I was joined by Byron Horton from The Whitetail Experience.  Byron is a guest that I am extremely excited to have on the show! I have been watching Bryon’s YouTube videos the last few years and tune into his podcast whenever he drops them right here on the Sportmen’s Empire! This is one of those episodes where yo...

On this week's episode I was joined by Mr. Kansas Jon Landwehr!  Jon resides in Kansas where over the last three years he has killed TWO 200+ deer and one 170+! This year Jon, Tyler Wilbur and Angelo Giannoi are going to be traveling all over the country filming their hunts for their brand Legacy Pursuit.  We get to hear what Jon has planned and all the stories, lessons and strategies Jon used kil...

On this week's episode I was joined by Jeff Cordero!  You may have seen Jeff on YouTube where he makes some really great content regarding archery and hunting but you may also have seen him working in the pit on the racetrack for the 24 car on the weekends.  Jeff and I had a really fun conversation about life, archery, hunting and more!  We begin this episode by getting an introduction to Jeff and...

Hey everyone, welcome to episode 185 of the Antler Up Podcast! On this week's episode I was joined by a good friend of mine, Bryant Lyon from America’s Best Bowstrings.  I have known Bryant the last four years and we have a ton in common outside of the hunting world.  It was great catching up with him and also picking his brain on what is happening at ABB/Helix and how he is preparing for this upc...

Hey everyone, welcome to episode 184 of the Antler Up Podcast! On this week's episode I was joined by a good friend of mine Josh Kirchner.  Josh, known as the Dialed in Hunter on his social media accounts, has made a name for himself in the hunting world over the last decade with his hard work and determination.  Josh was a guest on the podcast all the way back on episode 11!  It is awesome to hav...

Hey everyone, welcome to episode 183 of the Antler Up Podcast! On this week's episode I was joined by the big guy Chris Weist!  Chris is located in South Central PA, and had a crazy year last year connecting on 4 bucks in 3 different states!  When I listened to Chris on other podcasts I knew I needed to get him on the show to discuss some whitetail stuff.  This episode wraps up the mini series I d...

Hey everyone, welcome to episode 182 of the Antler Up Podcast! On this week's episode I was joined by First Lite’s Whitetail Category Manager Gregg Farrell.  This is Gregg’s fourth time being a guest on the show, and with each appearance, I continue to learn every time he is on.  Gregg lives, breathes and sleeps all things whitetail.  I don’t know about you, but right now in the middle of July I a...

Hey everyone, welcome to episode 180 of the Antler Up Podcast! On this week's episode I was joined by Tethrd’s own Greg Godfrey!! Over the last 6+ years of diving down the YouTube rabbit hole of hunting videos, there was one that I personally followed because of some great DIY videos.  The individual that was putting out these great videos was none other than Greg Godfrey on his G2 outdoors channe...

Hey everyone, welcome to episode 180 of the Antler Up Podcast! On this week's episode I was joined by Jake Vernon!! Jake resides in PA, but had a really unique upbringing when it came to hunting.  Growing up Jake traveled a lot to Kentucky to hunt whitetail, then had the opportunity to live in Montana.  This is where Jake seemed to really sharpen his skills as a whitetail hunter.  In this specific...

Hey everyone, welcome to episode 179 of the Antler Up Podcast! On this week's episode I was joined by the one and only Ike Eastman.  The President of Eastmans’ Publishing, host of Beyond the Grid and Eastmans Journal Podcast.  What a fun conversation I had with Ike and a chance for not only myself but all of you listening to hear a quick family history of how Eastmans Hunting Journal started out a...

Hey everyone, welcome to episode 178 of the Antler Up Podcast! On this week's episode I was joined by Mike Lindahl from Domain Outdoor.  Mike was on the podcast two springs ago talking about how to improve your land and his company Domain Outdoor.  However, this episode Mike and I had an enjoyable conversation where we were able to just catch up! Last time we saw each other was at the 2022 ATA sho...

Hey everyone, welcome to episode 177 of the Antler Up Podcast! On this week's episode I was joined by PA native Tyler Wilbur.  Tyler and I had a fun conversation about a variety of whitetail topics.  These topics included his success this past year, how that will help him for this upcoming season, learning from Steve Sherk and how his scouting is evolving.  We cover some more topics that I believe...