HarvestHolliday Podcast

Jason goes over what you'll need to check off your list before heading out west for your first archery elk hunt. 

Jason talks about the 2024 Deer Camp, the weather, November rut and preparing for the late sesaon along with much more!

On today's show, Jason pays tribute to one of the greatest whitetail bowhunters of all time, Ben Rogers Lee. Ben was famous as a multi-time national turkey calling champion as well as a spokesperson for several products in the mid eighties. Jason reviews a video in which Lee created for Wellingnton Outdoors titled Hunting the Rut with Ben Lee and Don Bell which is what insprired Jason to become th...

Jason talks October whitetail stratigies!  

Jason discusses the highs and lows of his Colorado archery elk hunt. 

Jason gives a candid update on some life events and shares his thoughts on how we view success on social media vs real life, and goes into how he plans to return to the very first unit he ever elk hunted in Colorado after 5 years, this time loaded with more knowledge and experience. 

As today's show title implies, Jason goes over his 2023 whitetail season, what worked, what needs improvement,and for those that dream of a life in the hunting industry, there is also a nice little rant about "real life" vs what's shown on social media.  As a bonus our host drops so hints as to his plans for the 2024 elk season. 

Today Jason goes over what he's been up to this season, changes in careeer and how it's affected huntung,making sacrifices for te greater good, and staying positive when the chips are stacked against you.  Jason also shares a few hunt stories from the past where a positive mindset along with knowing when to be instand payd off in a big way more than once. 

Jason recaps his annual deer camp, close calls  hot temps, and lessons learned. 

Today Jason touches on a hot button topic,  wether or not to sit in another dudes stand on public land, ethics vs. legality, plus hot weather whitetail stratagies when its deer camp and you have to hunt. 

Jason gives his thoughts on hunting whitetails during the last half of October, pros and cons of being a only targeting big mature bucks, strategies for stand placement/approach, calling bucks, and more.

Jason gives his 2023 elk recap, including some valuable takeaways. 

On today's show Jason shares past elk hunt experiences and the rarely discussed topic of te mental/emotional aspect that acn play a factor in why some hunters quit too early.

Jason talk with Ike Eastman of Eastms's Hunting Journals and the pair have a great conversation from consevation efforts, family,social media, and creating connections wit great people in the hunting industry.  eastmans.com https://www.instagram.com/eastmanshuntingjournals/    

Chad Ryker of Backcountry Rookies joins the show to discuss his new show Out of State Hunter and he and Jason talk about what makes Chad's show unique, and the two share some plans for their own out of tate hunts this year.   Out of State Hunter on IG

He' baaaack!  Jason returns to give an update on some personal/professional happenings, as well as the future of the HarvestHolliday Podcast

A great conversation on todays episode between Jason and Cody from https://www.lonewolfcustomgear.com . Cody is an encredibly hard working bowhunter, and has built a company that has taken mobile, "run and gun" style hunting to another level with LWCG light and durable stands, climbing sticks, and american made accessories. cody and Jason also share some of their favorite whitetail hunting stories...

Tom Kubiniec is the founder of SecurIt gun storage. Tom and Jason discuss the life of an entrepreneur, and the work it takes to build a business, taking risks, making sacrifices,and never losing site of the goal. If you're looking to build a business and break away from that old 9-5 job, THIS is well worth the time to listen. https://www.secureitgunstorage.com

8X returning guest John Barklow returns to discuss his new course, Backcountry Mission Planning which is vailable now in the link below. Use code BARKLOW 20 so save 20%   John Barklow Backcountry Mission Planning Course

Baker Leavitt is the relations director at Black Rifle Coffee as well as the founder of Digital Mongoose. His story is fascinating and our conversation dives down many rabbit holes including, Chat GPT, Axis deer, losing millions and starting over, and more!  Baker Leavitt on Instagram

NWTF Grand National Caling Champoinship Hall of Fame inductee Tucker Crisp joins the podcast to talk about life, hunting, family and turkeys. 

Jason catches up with Cliff Gray, former guide and outfitter for many years in the Flat Top Wilderness area and shares his insights on how elk behave, and what we should be thinking about as we plan our hunting season. 

On this episode, Jason talks with Jake Bush about the highs and lows of is 2022/23 whitetail season, and how he overcame all the adversity and gained perspective from his challebges this year. 

Today Jason goes over the highs and lows of his 2022 deer season, recaps all the valuable lessons learned from his time scouting in the pre-season, lessons from the stand, and shares his success from a recent late season hunt during a windy snowstorm on a buck he named "Bully Buck". 

Kenneth Thrall  is the new inventory/purchasing manager for Kifaru International, and his story on how he landed that position is what chasing your dream is all about.