Beards Creek Adventures

Most of the BCA family is in camp for the start of rifle season. We talk about some of our favorite opening weekend traditions, deer we have taken in the past and our expectations and anxieties about this season. Hope you give us a listen and can find parts to relate to. Leave us a message about some of your favorite opening weekend traditions.

Mike and Charlie check in this week with fellow BCA family member Kim Boyles about how the season is going and take a look forward to the start of gun season and some of the opening week traditions that we share. Next weeks podcast will be recorded at the BCA lodge on Opening Eve. You won't want to miss it.

As the pre-rut (chase phase) heats up our deer sightings have too. Unfortunately it seems our schedules have been full throttle this fall too. It has forced us to be intentional about picking our days to be in the stands. This past week it paid off for Mike (Cake). This weeks podcast Charlie (Boomer) joins Mike as he shares the story of what was one of the most "perfect" hunts ever conce...

We catch up this week with Jon Goodwin of Wildgame Freaks. We get the run down on his first kill in a saddle, his son's bear harvest, and Jon's heartbreaking loss of a wounded buck. Give us a listen and give Wildgame Freaks a follow on Instagram and Facebook. Jon is also available to speak at events or podcasts. You can DM him on his Instagram Page.

This week Charlie and I are joined by BCA family members Ryan Marti and Kim Boyles for a run down of our archery season to this point.

This week while the BCA team is out and about I give some overview of our season to date and then dive in to the question "Is it ethical to bow hunt in the rain?" Seems like an odd question but I'd love to hear your thoughts.

Ever question what you are seeing in the woods? Have you ever looked at a tree and thought it was a huge rack on a buck? Today's podcast shares the story of a rock that wasn't a rock. Give it a listen. Be sure to follow us at Beards Creek Adventures on Instagram and Facebook. You can also email us directly at www.beardscreekadventures@gmail.com

We are off to a slow start here in NY. Temps are supposed to be in the 80's all week, crops are being harvested, and trespassers have been through our food plots. Sometimes you just have to hunt because it's good for your soul. On the positive side, BCA family member Emily managed to get her first buck ever with a bow on opening night. She joins us to tell the story and we also check in wi...

Archery Season begins here in NY on October 1st and is already open in other states. This week we change gears and rather than providing an interview we compiled seven different bowhunting stories. Our hope is that this will help get you excited to be back in the deer woods. This weeks guests include: Nate St. James, Adrian Wilson, Ryan Marti, Charles Kuhlkin, Kim Boyles, (Amish) Kyle Stoltzfus, a...

Our lives pull us in many directions, having a focused priority can keep us from getting distracted from what really matters. Adrian Wilson is a man of integrity and has his priorities right. He deeply loves his family, his is intentional about his pursuit of Christ, and he loves to hunt. On this podcast we talk trail cameras, public hunting, salt water fishing, and velvet hunting as well as famil...

They say never meet your hero's in person. Pete Rogers isn't necessarily my hero but he is someone I look up to and having the opportunity to have him on this weeks podcast was an absolute joy for me. Our conversation includes how he got into hunting, how he came to faith, outdoor writing, trapping, handgun, hunting and more. Selfishly this is one of my favorite interviews so far and I hope you al...

Adventure takes on many forms and while we are admittedly in the midst of getting ready for hunting season we don't want to neglect highlighting some of our other adventures. On this podcast my oldest son Jake recounts his trip this past June to Sierra Leone to help with research for a government project there. He's incredibly knowledgeable and easy to listen to, he even talks a bit about...

Ever wondered what goes into creating the TV shows, videos, and photos that our favorite outdoor professionals put out? This week Justin Michau gives us some insights into how he has helped tell stories for such series as "One Week in November," Meateater's "Back Forty," as well as marketing content for Nosler and Lacrosse. Justin has a huge passion for family, for story te...

In part 2 of Scouting & Tales of the Hunt we take some time for an old fashioned "Bull" Session. Imagine you are sitting around deer camp telling the stories of previous hunts and laughing with the guys. In this hour we honor the post hunt ritual of getting together with fellow hunters to brag and bust chops. If you enjoyed this podcast give us a like, leave a review, subscribe, and...

In this episode we catch-up with our long-time friends from Drawn Addiction. The first of this two part podcast focuses on how the guys are going about their pre-season scouting. We discuss cameras, target bucks, playing the wind, access, and more! If you enjoyed this podcast give us a like, a review, and share it with others. You can connect with Drawn Addiction on their Facebook and Instagram pa...

A great conversation with the founder of Polestar Outdoors. Ron Vining began this ministry a decade ago to help introduce kids to hunting, fishing, and the outdoors. It is has been an excellent way to not only give kids a chance to learn about outdoor pursuits, but has been a platform to teach citizenship, and to provide kids with a glimpse of their Creator. Ron is a long-time hunter and guide and...

This week we take a break from the formal interviews for an informal chat about pre-season prep for deer season. Boomer, Emily, and Boy Friend Jake join me for a conversation around trail cams, deer stands, fall foodplots, and more. With August upon us it's time to start accelerating our prep for this fall. This conversation took place while sitting around on vacation but it got us excited to...

Tonight we chase some rabbit trails with good friend Moosie Williamson. Mossie owns Catch and Release Camo and C-Sik fishing. We talk about how the business started, aspects of the clothing industry, and of course some hunting stories. Moosie has lived a life of adventure, even if you aren't interested or even looking for camo gear he's worth a listen. Check him out at www.catchandrelease....

As we're exploring the world of saddle hunting with talk with Trophyline ambassador Sean Livermore. We cover getting starter with saddles but also wander into a number of other hunting topics including cell cams, summer scouting, the NDA and NWTF. Sean is an outdoorsman through and through and his passion is being in the outdoors.

This episode I share another short story from my book. It is pretty raw and hasn't been edited yet, but it contains thoughts on being in the woods with family. Life and Life to the Fullest!

Were we created as a "Christian Nation?" Hold dear the freedoms we have! Enjoy the 4th of July.

We may be turd farmers, but we farm well. When we were there it was tougher. Always wise to wear chaps. Scot-cha Pine. What's behind your mirror?

Ever had your boat pass you on the highway? Texting your wife, sending it to your brother in law. Hunting with a home defense shotgun. Passing it on to the next generation. There has to be a creative God.

Cruising the ADK. Watching Trees Grow. Trapsing around the woods while 8 months pregnant. Seeing God in through the trees.

Corey Ford, Gene Hill, Robert Ruark, and Steve Chapman. Nostalgia for the deer camps of yesteryear. Cheatin' life is sitting on the porch at deer camp. www.beardscreekadventures@gmail.com