Fall Obsession Podcast

No one said punching your tag on a big whitetail would be easy, but the more work you put in, the greater the reward!  The podcast gang is back together for this in-house episode, centering their casual conversation around a simple concept... what it takes to kill a big deer.  Nick, Drew and Sam start off discussing Sam & Nick's new Texas hunting property, and the caliber of deer that has...

This week we are joined by special guest John Adame from JRA Adventures!  John is the owner/operator of this outfitter booking agency, specializing in setting folks up with trusted outfitters both here and abroad in places such as Africa, Argentina, Guam, and Europe!  John jumps on the line with us and shares his passion for hunting and the outdoors, some memorable experiences he's has over t...

Kansas has a long lasting reputation in the whitetail deer world as the land of giants, and Fall Obsession's own Tyler Wolf is certainly not lacking in that department!  Tyler joins us this week to talk about his unique hunting property in Kansas, and the many strategies that go into growing and sustaining big deer.  This property has been a learning experience and a work in progress for Tyle...

This week we are joined by Lance Mathena from the North American Association of Blind Sportsmen & Adaptive Pursuits TV!  We are excited to be partnering with Lance and several outstanding organizations to bring you "The Fall Obsession Series"; consisting of 6 different Mule Deer hunts in Washington and Idaho this October for blind and disabled veterans!  During this podcast, Lance sh...

Pronghorn season is HERE!!! And we have prepared an episode just for the occasion!  Fall Obsession's Sam Thrash and Drew Tvrdik teamed up for this week's episode to discuss some of their more memorable experiences from chasing Montana pronghorn in recent years.  They cover both good and bad memorable hunts, including Sam's 2018 Pope & Young buck.  These guys share some more tips...

Early fall hunting seasons are upon us, and Colorado is calling!  We caught up with Pro Staffer Tim Berges to take a look at the 2021 Draw Application results and discuss some unique hunting opportunities he has this fall, as well as cover some management tactics he utilizes on their family farm and more!  Tim also shares with us some useful tips for those who might be venturing across state lines...

This isn't just a weekend trip to the range... "The Tactical Games" are the real deal!  This week, we take a short break from our normal hunting talk as host Sam Thrash sits down with his good friend Dustin Jeter to talk about his growing passion for a very competitive sport.  Dustin has been shooting firearms competitively for a while, but recently took on his biggest challenge yet...

We are continuing our mid-year discussions over summer land management and fall hunting prep!  This week, we are joined by our own Field Staffer Kim Sullivan.  Kim hunts and manages a couple different properties in Virginia, and is currently several seasons into her whitetail management plan.  Kim talks with us about what she does year in and year out for her whitetail population in an effort to g...

We are in full pre-season prep mode!  Fall Obsession Marketing Manager Drew Tvrdik joins us this week to talk some whitetail land management, and more specifically, food plots.  Drew discusses what all he and his family are doing to best utilize their property in Minnesota, and their new found balance between food plots and CRP.  Drew covers specific crops they have planted, the advantages and tac...

Fall Obsession Pro Staffer Kurt Echelberry joins us again on the podcast this week for some great hunting talk!  Kurt starts by recapping some of his memorable turkey hunts from this past spring, including a throw-down situation which led to him filling his WV tag!  Kurt then discusses his plans for the 2021 fall deer season, and the many things he is doing to prepare his properties for whitetail...

Montana has brought us a lot of memories and experiences these past few years!  This spring, Pro Staffer Brendan Scott had the opportunity to go to big sky country on his first ever DIY bear hunt.  Brendan and company quickly found the circumstances may not be in their favor, and it didn't take them long to learn their first ever bear hunt would be a challenge.  Brendan shares with us the man...

Those Oklahoma Thunderchickens didn't stand a chance against Brendan Scott and company this spring!  Brendan returns to the podcast to talk with Sam about his memorable 2021 Turkey Season.  It nearly started off with a triple, and only got better from there!  Brendan recaps multiple successful hunts for both he and his wife, including her first two birds EVER.  He also discusses the gear and...

Derek and Lacey are BACK on the Podcast!!! Sam sits down with our good friends from Mississippi to catch up and recap one of their more memorable turkey seasons!  Derek and Lacey tell us about the ups and downs of their 2021 Mississippi turkey season, highlighted by several birds hitting the dirt, including Lacey's first two turkeys EVER!  These two remain very involved in the hunting and out...

Good whitetail management doesn't just happen overnight, but a couple of our own guys now have a good start on what could be a deer hunter's paradise in the future!  Fall Obsession's Sam Thrash and Nick Powell have acquired a new hunting property in North Texas, which comes with a lot of potential, but even more work.  Listen in as Sam and Nick cover a variety of topics, such as wha...

They survived.  After taking 7 bullets from two different firearms, the world class, mortally wounded alaskan brown bear finally fell just feet away from hunter Trevor Schneider and his sister, Tana.  But their adventure was far from over.  Now these two had to make it out.  Several miles into the Alaskan wilderness with a Boone & Crockett bear on the ground, the journey for these two getting...

What started as an already challenging hunt for Trevor Schneider and his sister Tana, quickly turned into a horrifying life or death situation with only seconds to spare!  Trevor and Tana have hunted together in Alaska many times.  This was Trevor's first hunt in pursuit of a brown bear, and the two of them ended up putting a challenging stalk on a world class boar.  After 4 shots with his ri...

We pick up right where we left off in our last episode, talking with our good friend Kelley Cato about his Bighorn Sheep hunt in the Sierra Diablo Mountains in 2004!  In part 1 (Episode 61), Kelley sat down with Sam and set the stage for what would be the most memorable hunt of his life.  Now, we dive in deep talking about every gritty detail of this incredible experience, all the way to the very...

You will never hear a better story about a true once a lifetime hunt!  In 2004, our good friend and fellow firefighter Kelley Cato thought someone was messing with him when he got a phone call saying he had won a Texas Desert Bighorn hunt in the Sierra Diablo Mountains.  But come to find out, this opportunity from Texas Parks and Wildlife was as real as they come!  In part 1 of 2 of our Texas Bigh...

Nick and Sam are finally back at it again, this week to talk some turkey!  They discuss in detail some of the new turkey hunting content we have at Fall Obsession this spring, including our 2021 Turkey Hunt Competition (link below) and our brand new Turkey Call.  The entertaining conversation leads to Sam and Nick discussing some of their turkey hunting experiences from previous years, along with...

This week we are joined by Fall Obsession Field Staffer, and Hunter Education expert Tony Dymek!  Tony formerly worked for Colorado Parks and Wildlife, and was very involved in hunter education and wildlife conservation groups.  Tony sits down to share with us some very helpful and useful information regarding hunter education and hunter safety, some amazing programs Colorado and other States have...

Pro Staffer Tim Berges joins us again on the podcast, this week to talk about African Safaris!  Tim has previous experiences planning out and participating in Safari Hunts, and dives in deep this week covering many details.  Tim talks about his previous Safari experiences, how to pick an outfitter, arranging travel plans, typical costs and expenses you will encounter, and many other details to con...

This week, Fall Obsession Pro Staffer Tim Berges joins us on the podcast to cover some important info on State draw applications and deadlines this year.  Tim is very familiar with the ins-and-outs of many State's draw applications, and specifically covers Colorado, Montana and Wyoming in his conversation with us.  Tim breaks down a lot of details regarding the draw application process, the d...

Pro Staffer Kurt Echelberry and good friend Jeff Hasselbach are back for another week on the podcast, as we once again reflect on last deer season!  Jeff had some unfortunately low expectations going into his 2020 season, but that all changed when he looked down from his tree stand in Ohio at a buck of a lifetime!  Jeff tells the story of this incredible and unforgettable bow hunt, and how it led...

We have thunderchickens on the brain!  Fall Obsession Pro Staffer Kurt Echelberry and good friend Jeff Hasselbach join us this week on the podcast to talk turkey!  Kurt & Jeff start off by reflecting on some of last year's memorable turkey hunts, including Jeff's son, JT and his first bird, as well as the morning these two guys doubled up while only using one gun!  Kurt & Jeff sh...

This week, our own Fall Obsession Staffer Brendan Scott joins us on the podcast to talk about his 2020 public land, do-it-yourself elk hunt.  Brendan has been chasing elk in Colorado for several years, and has been putting in the work season after season with the hopes of bagging his first bull.  Brendan discusses with us the hard lessons learned over the years, and how much truly goes into settin...