Boondocks Hunting Podcast

Send us Fan Mail We sit down with Drew, founder of Bullpath Gear, to talk about how one “Made in China” tag pushed him to build 100% American-made mobile hunting gear from the ground up. We get into the real grind of sewing, prototyping, stress-testing, and building a brand while hunting takes a back seat.  • how a saddle hunting video sparked the idea to build gear  • the moment “Made in China” c...

Send us Fan Mail New Jersey delivers way more hunting opportunity than most people believe, from Pine Barrens swamps to mountain ridges and serious bear country. We sit down with Kenny Cockerill to talk living on wild game, building skill through daily practice, and staying mentally tough when the grind gets real. • why New Jersey is a slept-on hunting state with wildly different terrain • long se...

Send us Fan Mail We sit down with DeAndre “Trey” Reed (DreadedArcher17) to talk about how archery and hunting helped him rebuild his life after football and a brutal slide into depression. We get real about identity, belonging, and why the quiet of the woods can feel like the loudest kind of relief.  • Trey’s path from football scholarships to a post sports crash  • Depression, drinking, and tryin...

Send us Fan Mail We talk through what doubt looks like when the woods go quiet and how we reset our mindset with prayer, patience, and honest self-criticism. We also challenge trophy pressure, share stories from deer and turkey season, and come back to why hunting should keep us grounded, grateful, and connected.  • praying through doubt and refocusing on what we can control  • Alexa’s turkey hunt...

Send us Fan Mail We sit down with Paul from NJ Shed Hunters and dig into how he finds piles of sheds across New Jersey while turning every hike into real deer scouting. We also get into bear hunting, wild game cooking, and the strange things you can stumble on when you’re deep in Garden State woods.  • Paul’s backstory and how NJ Shed Hunters starts  • Logging miles and rotating properties for con...

Send us Fan Mail We sit down with Bo from Kuhle Archery to talk real-world arrow performance, how his hunting life started at five years old, and what it takes to build gear people trust when it counts. We get into arrow durability, downrange accuracy, and the small details like eye dominance and fatigue that can make a “good” shooter feel inconsistent overnight.  • Bo’s hunting origin story and e...

Send us Fan Mail Kayla from Fit to Hunt shares how she goes from curious beginner to first-time turkey hunter, and why the grind matters more than the highlight reel. We talk through missed chances, smart adjustments, and the father-daughter moment that finally puts a gobbler on the ground.  • Kayla’s background as an Arkansas nurse practitioner, mom of three, and hunter  • Making time for hunting...

Send us Fan Mail We sit down with Ben Baker of Rockin B GunDog's to talk about building reliable hunting dogs in New Jersey and why steadiness and clear commands matter more than flashy drills. Ben shares how his background with working animals and Texas training shaped his approach to Labradors, upland birds, and waterfowl, plus what handlers can do to avoid expensive mistakes.  • Ben’s path...

Send us Fan Mail We sit down with Danny Cowan to swap stories about Pennsylvania’s big woods culture and the lessons that shape a hunter for life. Then we dig into why he built True North Woods and Water, a free nationwide database that makes traveling for hunts and fishing trips far easier. • growing up in central Pennsylvania where hunting is family and food  • learning moments from an early rif...

Send us Fan Mail We sit down with Zack Bolcar from Wood Shark Outdoors to talk about growing up hunting New Jersey public land and how archery season changes the whole game. We swap stories about first deer, long seasons, bear chaos in North Jersey, and what it really takes to keep finding good hunting in a state that keeps getting developed. • family roots in hunting and fishing across small game...

Send us Fan Mail Turkey season turns us all back into rookies, and Laurel makes it clear why that challenge is exactly the point. We talk mentors, mistakes, and the kind of hunting community that helps more people get outside and stick with it. • why turkeys are addictive and why run and gun works • how Laurel starts hunting in college with mentors • building Sisterhood Of The Hunt to connect wome...

Send us Fan Mail We trade turkey hunting chaos stories with Seth Beatty, from filming a first-time bird to shaking off a brutal miss and earning a redemption tom the hard way. Then we pivot to a season-long whitetail chase where trail cameras, mock scrapes, and disciplined decisions finally lead to a 15-point payoff and a heavy dose of perspective. • ground blind setups in open fields and why terr...

Send us Fan Mail We catch up with Brian from Timber Life Outdoors after a huge New Jersey bear season and then zoom out into what it really takes to consistently find success in the Garden State. We get honest about declining north Jersey turkeys, the reality of public land pressure, and how filming hunts changes your process, your mindset, and your results. • planning turkey season around stronge...

Send us Fan Mail We sit down with Greg Kimball to talk about going from total beginner to confident deer hunter in just a few seasons, and what it really takes to learn the craft on public land without a built-in mentor. We get honest about mistakes, cold sits, gear choices, and the mindset shift that turns frustration into hard-earned success.  • Greg’s background and why he started Outdoors With...

Send us Fan Mail We tell the full story behind Zach’s recent bison hunt, from a last-minute plan and intense bow prep to a high-wind 60-yard shot and a hard-earned recovery. Then we relive the real chaos, getting 100 pounds of frozen meat and a bow case through delays, tight connections, and baggage mix-ups.  • calling the outfitter and locking in a fast plan  • getting family support and committi...

Send us Fan Mail We sit down with South Jersey outdoorsman Steven Richards to talk about growing up hunting New Jersey and the hard-earned lessons that shaped his bowhunting and trapping today. We get into Pine Barrens realities, gear trust, crowded public land, and why he helped build an app that keeps hunters’ memories organized and protected. • growing up in New Jersey hunting culture and learn...

Send us Fan Mail We recap our third annual wild game dinner and the chaos that comes with great food, good friends, and a little too much pregame. We swap travel and airport stories, talk upcoming hunts and gear, and end up laughing about how weird everyday life has gotten.  • third annual wild game dinner highlights, raffles, kids, and community  • wild game menu talk, venison chili, shepherd’s p...

Send us Fan Mail We ride the high of USA’s overtime win over Canada straight into a storm that cancels plans, then close our whitetail season with honesty, humor and hard-won lessons. From dropped gear to perfect shots, we share how persistence, purpose and brotherhood carried us. • USA vs Canada rivalry setting the tone • Nor’easter canceling the show and travel chaos • Season wrap across NJ, WI,...

Send us Fan Mail A rough month turns into a reset as we unpack a public land clash, hard lessons on courtesy, and a season saved by smart moves and better wind. We trade stories from urban edges, river funnels, and thickets while laying out a clear rule set for when to sit and when to go. • unwritten public land etiquette and conflict deescalation • switching properties based on daylight data not...

Send us Fan Mail We sprint through a 48-hour run that starts with a long-range doe in brutal wind, adds a dawn 10-pointer, then rolls to Texas for fallow, aoudad, and a red stag. Along the way, we talk wind calls, safety checks, minimalist waterfowl tactics, reliable gear, and why the right outfitter changes everything. • long-range whitetail shot selection and wind calls • safety discipline under...

Send us Fan Mail We sit down with Sean Johnson, Get Sauce NJ, to show how simple techniques and smart seasoning turn wild game into meals anyone can cook at home. Along the way we talk ethics, public land reality, social media noise, and why shank and heart beat backstrap. • New Jersey’s overlooked outdoor culture and public land grit • Sean’s path from COVID livestreams to viral short-form cookin...

Send us Fan Mail We close out the year with a father-son hunt that turns a windy near-miss into a perfect recovery—and a moment that defines the season. From hard lessons and smart gear choices to team wins, big events, and what’s next, this one’s about what worked, what didn’t, and why the brotherhood always comes first. • building a ground blind and bait site with a five-year-old in mind • swirl...

Send us Fan Mail We celebrate Squatch’s first New Jersey harvest, break down iron-sight shot execution, and talk about why camp trust beats antler size. Then we pivot to urgent New Jersey legislation, predator management, and the next generation learning the right way to hunt. • first NJ hunt with a Browning A5 and iron sights  • ladder stand setup, moonlit movement, and a clean follow-up  • camp...

Send us Fan Mail A veteran EMT turned researcher shares the night that changed his life: tree knocks, rock throws, and a boulder at the fire, then digs into Sussex County’s startling sighting density, field evidence from High Point, and how AI and bias shape what we accept as real. We question proof, examine timing and behavior, and map a clear path between open-minded curiosity and careful skepti...

Send us Fan Mail A gritty urban whitetail story moves from a painful miss to a clean seven-yard heart shot less than 24 hours later. We share what it takes to ignore social pressure, read suburban habitat, and stay steady when the season tests your patience. • passing deer on purpose and trusting the plan • hunting amid construction noise and retention ponds • adapting to wind in urban edges and f...