Do Not Go Quietly w/ Eric Wilson

In this episode, I sit down with Whitetail Addictions Justin Hollandsworth , a Midwestern bowhunter known for consistently killing big, mature bucks in farm-country terrain. We dive into his belief and approach around reading moon phases and how they impact whitetail movement . We look at how he times his sits based on movement windows and his rules for hunting agriculture-heavy ground without bur...

Today we’re bringing the heat with a return guest who needs no intro—Cliff Gray. He’s one of the most dialed-in elk hunters and western guides out there, and I'd advised against heading into the 2025 season without listening to this episode. Trust me , it's worth it. We’re breaking down real-world elk strategy, the gear that actually gives you an edge as well as the most overrated, and the...

Today's guest is Christian Schauf—founder and CEO of Uncharted Supply Co., and a man who’s made it his mission to help people be ready for anything. From backcountry emergency's, to winter storms, or a breakdown miles from help, Christian believes everyone deserves the confidence and gear to face the unexpected. That’s what led him to build Uncharted—a brand known for its no-nonsense survival syst...

Today’s guest is Joel Turner — founder of Shot IQ and one of the most respected voices in the world of archery and shot control. But this episode goes far beyond just hitting your mark with a bow or rifle.  Joel shares the mindset and language that elite performers tap into, including a behind-the-scenes story of how he helped the Philadelphia Phillies coaching staff unlock a new level of focus (...

Today’s guest is Brandon Barlow. Brandon is a passionate hunter and outdoorsman hunting public land in central North Carolina. He has built a reputation for blending deep field experience with data-driven strategies. In this episode, we dive into topics like the 70 rule and how understanding fawning and deer behavior patterns can help you identify areas to target Big Rut Bucks. Brandon has dialed...

Today’s guest is K.C. Smith — a bowhunter, storyteller, and one of the voices behind The Element. K.C. and his co-host Tyler Jones have built a loyal following by documenting their hunts on public land, offering real strategies, and keeping things honest and relatable. In this episode, we dig into what K.C.’s doing to get ready for elk season this fall, how he breaks down plains-state whitetail hu...

Today’s guest is Matt Beaudreau — a nationally recognized voice in education and youth leadership, and one of the most innovative minds redefining how we prepare the next generation. With a background in public speaking, school leadership, and mentorship, Matt is the co-founder of Apogee Strong — a powerful movement and mentorship program designed to equip young men with the values of discipline,...

Today’s guest knows that the most valuable asset you can own isn’t in the bank — it’s under your boots.  Jake Hofer is a land specialist, investor, and lifelong whitetail hunter who’s made it his mission to help others unlock the power of land ownership. As host of the Land Podcast and a key player at LandProz, Jake brings a rare blend of hands-on hunting knowledge and real estate expertise.  From...

Killing MATURE BUCKS on small tracts of land is a special skill set and when you get a chance to talk to someone who has it dialed, you stop and listen.  JJ Dukart is a whitetail specialist —consistently killing mature bucks on small parcels where precision is everything. With a relentless focus on scent control, access, and patterning individual deer, JJ hunts with surgical discipline. Every stan...

Corey “Overtime” Anderson is known worldwide for his toughness inside the cage—but behind the fighter is a diehard bowhunter with a deep-rooted passion for archery.  Corey find peace in the woods with a bow in hand, displaying the patience, discipline, and precision that both hunting and fighting demand.  Today, he's not only chasing big whitetails across the country—he's teaching the craf...

I hear a lot of guys talk about getting in CLOSE to BUCK BEDDING, but Johnny Stewart is one of the first I have had on the podcast that makes a living with this strategy.  We discussed the imperatives around how to scout areas to put yourself in a position to get in tight and kill a buck close to his bedding area. Johnny is a seasoned public land whitetail hunter with over 30 years of experience....

Ever hear the old saying “You can’t kill elk if you can’t find elk?”  After 7 days in Colorado hunting public land last year, it resonates with me on a different level. Archery elk hunting takes a different combination of skills and knowledge vs. chasing whitetail.  You have to get up close and personal from the ground to be able to harvest that bull you dream of all spring and summer. Cody and I...

Ever wonder how guys like Andy can take a 2-3 day trip and still put a HUGE BUCK or BULL ON THE GROUND ?  Me too …. so in this episode I really dialed in with Andy how he prepares for different terrain areas based on the states he travels to.  Including …. Timber Country Agriculture Country / Midwest  Hill Country like PA, West Virginia, Southern Ohio  Plains States We also talked about the fundam...

When I got on the pod w/ Andy Moeckel I knew we were going to talk about how to cook wild-game in a way that was brand new to me ( and that sounds insanely good ) , but didn’t know what an accomplished hunter Andy is.  I am looking forward to trying his method this week at Sorinex Outdoors Winterstrong event.  I think the best way to summarize the Flip-Flop is to take it straight from Andy’s websi...

Spartan Forge is not just a mapping software.... it is an entire hunt planning system driven by data powered AI. After you hear from Bill, you are going to look at Spartan Forge very differently than you look at your other mapping and hunt planning apps. Bill Thompson is a retired Chief Warrant Officer 4 with a history of working in the government’s most technologically advanced specialized units...

We all want to climb the mountain but what happens when you get there and realize all the things you thought you would find at the top are missing ? Brandon Lilly is a world champion powerlifter and accomplished traditional bow hunter who can answer this question. At one point Brandon could bench press over 800 lbs and squat over 1,000 lbs. Those are insane amounts of weight and Brandon was one of...

Clint Campbell is the host of the Truth from The Stand podcast. With over 400 Episodes, Clint has engaged with some of the best big buck killers in the country. We spent a lot of our time discussing the unique challenges/solutions involved in hunting LOW-DENSITY deer areas as well as strategies that can better help you tackle your OUT-OF-STATE hunts. Clint spent this past season chasing a monster...

Nock On TV, The Crush with Lee & Tiffany Lakowski,  Black Rifle Coffee Company, & Bass Pro Shops. What do all top these brands have in common?  Caleb Copeland and his company are behind the look & feel of their films and creative media.  An accomplished hunter himself, Caleb has had the opportunity to be on some of the biggest hunts with some of the best hunters in the world. I asked h...

Bear & discussed a number of exciting things for Born Primitive in 2025 but first and foremost focused on the companies commitment to veteran causes and specifically their medical debt initiative for veterans. In 2024 Born Primitive has paid off $2.5 million in Veteran medical bill debt. This Veterans Day Weekend, Born Primitive is pledging ALL PROFITS from bornprimitive.com to reach their goa...

“About 15 years ago, I stopped hunting deer (plural) and started hunting specific, individual deer. With few bucks surviving to an age where they became distinguishable, I focused on one specific deer, mostly because I didn't have any other options. I could have a wall full of 140 class bucks, but I chose quality over quantity and was willing to eat my tag just for the chance to chase a true giant...

 Drake Deerman is a humble killer from the great state of Alabama.  He travels the southeast and the midwest chasing giant whitetails and is pretty darn good at it.  I usually write up a bio and summary but I think Drake’s Instagram post sums this story up pretty well.  We dive deep into how the whole thing went down and there are a lot of great lessons to learn here.  Enjoy  “Words can never trul...

I am extremely thankful to Cliff Gray for conducting this interview and helping me debrief this hunt.  I believe it turned out much better than if I had try to do it on my own.    Cliff is an amazing man & helped me a ton in preparation for this hunt.  For this episode, my Instagram post just a few days after I returned from this hunt is probably the best way to introduce it.   I will leave it...

Heath Hansen has been chasing elk since he can remember. While there are many people right now who are chasing the sexy "get as deep as you can into the backcountry" trend, we discussed the positives of staying mobile when you are hunting a new area and specific tactics around hunting thick timber. A native of Montana, Heath is an accomplished hunter and has a special affinity for chasin...

Hunting swamps isn't discussed much on podcasts, but if you hunt whitetail in the South or in low-lying areas of the midwest it is can be a huge opportunity for your to nab those crafty, mature bucks.   Joe Miles is the host of the Mission Whitetail Podcast, the founder of Asio Gear, and one of the best whitetail hunters I know.  Talking with him for an hour is like a masterclass in whitetail...

Kevin describes his father and grandfathers experience escaping to a cave during WW II to avoid the Japanese Imperial Army and how that shaped the arc of his fathers life, and in turn, presented Kevin with the opportunities he has today to educate all of us in essential survival and bushcraft skills. Kevin Estela is a Multi-Media Content Creator. Podcast Host, Blog Writer, Guest Speaker, Film Pres...