Hunt Detail

Have ever thought about the moon and whether or not it impacts your encounters or ability to fill tags? Some prolific hunters swear by it, and others focus on other environmental factors. In this episode, Jacob examines the concept of the moon being "overhead" and "underfoot" and looking at the dates and times when that specific path of the moon intersects within an hour of sunrise or sunset. Thes...

Now is the time to be fine tuning your public hunting "spots", with the intent to increase your efficiency in the fall. How can one close the deal on a mature buck in October instead of waiting until November? With no green up yet to cover those scrapes, rubs, and beds, it is infinitely easier to identify areas of key deer movement and identify set ups that are closer to core mature buck areas. In...

Duration and location are the variables with most hunting...and certainly with deer hunting. The better the location...the less likely you will be sitting long. The longer you sit in any spot, even the worse spot, the likelyhood of filling your tag will increase. In this episode, Jacob breaks down his recent efforts to find the spot within the spot on a large piece of big woods public land that ha...

It's the off season...and there is scouting, shed hunting, and turkey season around the corner. But what else can we do during the offseason to evolve as hunters? How can we become more self sufficient, more connected to this pursuit, and ultimately closer to the entire process of hunting. What activities can we invest in that move us forward in the hunting discipline? In this episode, Jacob exami...

Spring turkey season is nearly upon us and it's time to dust off your turkey hunting gear. What about your turkey vest? Is it time for an upgrade? In this episode of Hunt Detail, Jacob shares insights that he gained from his recent review and breakdown of 5 different turkey vests (Sitka, Nomad, TideWe, Knight & Hale, and Field & Stream). Some were designed for the "Run & Gun" turkey hunter. And, s...

The Western Hunt Expo just wrapped up and it's a great time for hunting gear companies to launch new products in the dead period between Fall and Spring hunting seasons. It's also a great time to tweak our own gear to become for efficient and more effective. There are always ways to being lighter or quieter with our gear. In this episode, Jacob shares his thoughts on some new gear that has his att...

As you plan your out of state hunts for this upcoming fall, what type of hunting partner do you have? Are they a BIG hunt partner or a little hunt partner? What are your S.M.A.R.T. objectives for your out of state hunt and how does your objective align to your hunting partners objective? Or, do they align at all? In this episode, Jacob offers a series of questions to help you determine if they are...

Hunting public land can be incredibly challenging and rewarding. But, hunting private land offers it's own set of challenges and opportunities. As was discussed in the previous episode, now is the time to start reaching out to land owners to get permission to hunt this upcoming fall. In this episode, Jacob shares a strategy in targeting certain types of farms, and an accompanying tactic that has w...

While it is disappointing that hunting seasons are closed or closing...now is the time to begin your preparation for the 2024 hunting season. What are some actions you can take now to help enhance your hunting experience and increase your odds of success? In this episode, Jacob shares his top 10 for your consideration. Don't wait until turkey season...and don't rely on shed hunting...be intentiona...

If you hunt multiple states, you need a hunt mapping platform that provides versatility and value. In this episode, Jacob shares his pros and cons regarding each of the 6 hunt map platforms based on his recent in depth review. He evaluated 8 categories (3D Desktop, 3D Handheld, Waypoints, Tools, Layers, Topo, Value & Versatility) within each platform and found that some of these hunt map platforms...

Do you have a short, medium, and long term strategy for drawing western hunt tags? Do you have a "S.M.A.R.T." objective for next year and subsequent years? Or, are you the type of person that hopes for a western hunt...but never actually puts in the work to figure it out. It's time. It's time to put in the work and build out a plan for yourself and identify your western hunting trips for the next...

The annual Archery Trade Association show just wrapped up in St. Louis this weekend. In this episode of Hunt Detail, Jacob shares his first time experience in attending the show and some of the takeaways from the show. Every year, the ATA awards the top 3 new products launched based on design, innovation and ability to meet customer demands. Jacob discusses those products as well as other products...

Good news! There are a lot options for hunters that want to get more mobile...and most of what you want can be purchased "direct to consumer". Bad news! The sheer volume of information can be overwhelming...and it's difficult to know where to start or what exactly you want or don't want in a saddle. Sure, there are guys doing reviews on one saddle at a time or even a couple...but what about the br...

The state of Kentucky is evaluating whether or not cellular trail cameras should be allowed for use on Kentucky public lands. On this episode of Hunt Detail, Jacob takes a hard stance against a cell cam ban...and then Jacob takes a hard stance for a cell cam ban. It's a heated and divisive topic. In the past few years, the prices of cellular trail cams and their respective data plans have dropped...

As 2023 comes to a close, what can you expect for 2024 from Hunt Detail.  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/j_coons_hunts/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What would the world of hunting look like in a world of artificial intelligence? Jacob throws out a scenario of what it might be like.  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/j_coons_hunts/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jacob shares the gear that he has used this year...both out west...and in the east.  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/j_coons_hunts/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hunting is binary...you either fail or succeed. But, how have your grown? We tackle growth calculations. Speaking of growth...what is your mindset. Are you of a fixed or growth mindset in hunting and in life?  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/j_coons_hunts/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertisin...

If you're frustrated with how your season is going - then good - use that frustration and angst. Which month is better to hunt: October or December? Well, let's discuss that because the rut may be waning...but December has all of the advantages.  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/j_coons_hunts/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection an...

We are staring December in the face...and that is not great. How do we shift to the changing dynamics in the deer woods?  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/j_coons_hunts/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's already "late" November...the rut is waning...and anxiety is waxing. Let's find the "good" in this.  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/j_coons_hunts/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's the peak of the rut AND the peak of "Fear of Missing Out". Trust me...I feel it too. Let's try to get a little perspective.  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/j_coons_hunts/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

First Lite, KUIU, Sitka vs. Eddie Bauer, Columbia, North Face Puffy Jackets. Who wins?  Please note - this is the audio of a YouTube video. If you would like to see this video, head to Hunt Detail on YouTube.  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/j_coons_hunts/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertisin...

Believe it or not...Black Friday is upon us. Here are some ideas that you may want to keep an eye on.  Please note, this is the audio version of a video I did on the Hunt Detail YouTube Channel.  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/j_coons_hunts/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's the middle of hunting season...but Black Friday is around the corner. Here are some gift ideas for you.  Please note, this is the audio version of a YouTube video on the Hunt Detail channel Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/j_coons_hunts/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.