Hunting Gear Podcast

On this episode of the Hunting Gear Podcast, Dan talks with Sportsmen's Nation contributor Parker McDonald of the Southern Ground podcast about the turkey hunting gear and equipment they use throughout the season. The conversation revolves around everything from  what weapon they prefer, what shotgun  shell the like, decoys, the difference between slate calls, diaphragms calls, and box calls a...

On this episode of the Hunting Gear Podcast, Dan chats with John Syverson of Block Targets about what makes a good archery target. John covers topics like the material they use in their targets and how that leads to longevity, the evolution of the BLOCK targets, ease of arrow removal, and much more.  If you have ever had archery target frustrations due to them only lasting one season, falling apar...

On this episode of the Hunting Gear Podcast, Dan talks with Todd Snader of Black Gold Bow Sights about their lineup of single pin and multiple pin sight options. The guys talk about the materials they use in their construction, details about the product lineup, industry standards, and tip to setting up your sight that will help lead to better accessories.  Another great episode breaking down a pro...

On this episode of the Hunting Gear Podcast, Dan is joined by Adam Keith of the Land & Legacy Podcast to talk about the top gear for those looking to get in to habitat management. Adam covers items such as chainsaws for cutting down trees, chemical sprayers to remove invasive species, and higher price items such as four-wheelers and tractors. If you have the ability to manipulate the habitat o...

On this episode of the Hunting Gear Podcast, Dan is joined by Todd Snader of Excalibur Crossbows for a deep dive in to the crossbow market. The guys cover a variety of topics including, company history, crossbow design and materials, crossbow safety, their demographic, and their new crossbow the Twinstrike that hold two cocked bolts ready to shoot. The conversation also includes some controversial...

On this episode of the Hunting Gear Podcast, Dan is joined by avid bowhunter Matt Reel as they talk about their likes and dislikes of bows they recently tested. They discuss topics like smoothness of draw, limb stops vs. cable stops, and hand shock just to name a few.  Brands covered included Hoyt, Prime, Bowtech, and Mathew's. After listening to this episode, let us know what you think.   Hun...

If you are a serious bowhunter, they you have probably heard of the compound bow brand Bowtech INC.. On todays Hunting Gear Podcast, Dan is joined by their brand manager, Todd Snader, to discuss the ins and outs of the brand. They kick off the discussion by answering the question “Why is bowhunting so cool?”. From there Todd gets in to the details about how Bowtech continues to stay on the top of...

Most guys know Andy May as big buck hunter that hails from Michigan and travels across the Midwest to bowhunt. Many of you have even heard him on other podcasts talking about the strategy he uses that leads to his success. But on this episode, Dan and Andy focus on the gear that Andy uses and how he makes his purchase decisions. Andy talks about what he looks for in clothing, boots, socks, as well...

On this episode of the Hunting Gear Podcast, Dan talks with Curt Headington of Xpedition Archery about their new lineup of 2021 bows. There is a lot of attention surrounding the launch of new X Series mainly due to the new material they used in the construction of their riser as well as the new design of their cam system that claims to deliver efficiency in the lower 90 percentile.  Curt does an a...

On this episode of the Hunting Gear Podcast, Dave Thomas of Bowhunter Planet talks about testing archery equipment and using that information to help make purchase decisions.  Dave talks about how the Bowhunter Planet crew tests a variety of bows every year and how they share that information on their YouTube Channel. Dave explains how every bow he tests can kill a deer, and just because a bow is...

Josh Mapes of Michigan joins the podcast to chat about a variety of topics surrounding hunting gear and equipment. The guys kick thing off by discussing his experience with hunting out of a tree saddle and why he decided to go back to a treestand.  They also cover how Josh makes his hunting gear purchase decisions based off of functionality and  budget. Topics discussed include treestands, bows, c...

Most of you know Dan Infalt, The Hunting Beast, as one of the most influential mobile deer hunters there is. Recently, Dan has taken his passion for deer hunting and his occupation as a machinist to create his line of climbing sticks and hang on treestand. The guys discuss everything from the initial idea and development  to bring the finial products to market.    The Hunting Gear Podcast is Power...

Hunting gear and equipment that might even be talked about more than hunting strategy. As we all know, sometimes opinions and marketing can outweigh someones drive to search out the what gear is actually right for them and the environment that they are hunting in.   On this episode of the Hunting Gear Podcast, Dan talks with fellow podcaster Chad Ryker of the Backcountry Rookies, to talk about buy...

On this episode of the Hunting Gear Podcast, Dan and Bob break down their hunting gear Christmas list. The conversation revolves around hunting gear and equipment that they hope lands under their Christmas tree or products that they plan to acquire before the next hunting season. The guys discuss products like sleeping bags, hunting boots, and non-hunting branded clothing that could could be used...

On this episode of the Hunting Gear Podcast, Dan talks with the owner and founder of Asio Gear hunting apparel Joe Miles. Joe explains how the company got started, the garments he decided to take to market when the company launched, and the materials he used to create the product line.     Hunting Gear Podcast is Powered by Simplecast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Every summer before the hunting season kicks off many hunters are looking for the latest and greatest hunting gear. It goes without saying that was all want the best gear or the popular brands. But sometimes what we want and our budget are on two different levels.  On this episodes of the Hunting Gear Podcast, Dan talks with the owner of Hunting Gear Deals about his platform. The guys discuss how...

On this episode of the Hunting Gear Podcast, Dan and Bob discuss the gear that they have used on their hunts so far this season. The guys talk about some of the products that have really enjoyed and some of the gear that they we more than likely never use again.  Everything from boots and backpacks to water filtration and clothing. Enjoy!   Hunting Gear Podcast is powered by Simplecast   Learn mor...

On this episode of the Hunting Gear Podcast, Dan is joined by Scott Bakken of HHA Sports to discuss their product line. Scott shares some company history on how the Optimizer line built the foundation of the company. He then goes in to the details of how the company expanded and added new product lines. Scott also talks about how they come up with new products and how their customers play a big ro...

On this episode of the Hunting Gear Podcast, Dan talks with the owner of Heater Body Suite. Tom Schaal breaks down the build of the suite, how it works, and that it's not just for extremely cold weather. Tom also talks about the different SKU's they offer and how it's transported from your truck to the tree and when you put it on.   Hunting Gear Podcast is Powered by Simplecast Learn m...

On this episode of the Hunting Gear Podcast, Dan talks with Blackhound Optics about their lineup of rifle scopes and company history. Dan talks with one of the founders of the company on how the company got their start, the design and manufacturing process, and why serious hunters should consider their scopes.   Hunting Gear Podcast is Powered by Simplecast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

On this episode of the Hunting Gear Podcast, Dan and Bob get in to a great B.S. Session about their bow and arrow setups. The guys discuss what bow they will be using and the sights and rests that will accommodate them. They break down their arrow setups and talk about topics like total arrow weight, the importance of the proper spine, arrow noise, and FOC.  If you are a gear nut this is a great e...

On this episode of the Hunting Gear Podcast, Dan is joined by the owner of Out On A Limb, Matt Garis. Out On A Limb manufactures tree stands, climbing sticks, saddle hunting platforms, and even do custom one-off work. Dan and Matt discuss when the company was started, their first products, and how an update to one of their saddle hunting platforms changed the direction of their company. Matt also...

For those of us who have every tried to make a decision on what bow we should buy, it can be a daunting task. There are so many things that go in to making the right decision for the archery equipment that fits your needs. In this episode of the Hunting Gear Podcast, Dan is joined by Brandon McDonald to talk about a recent bow review he completed on 5 of the top brands in the archery industry. He...

On this episode of the Hunting Gear Podcast, Dan talks with representatives from two popular tree saddle companies, Aero Hunter and Tethrd. Dan kicks off the episode by talking with Jan Corrigan of Aero Hunter about how the company started when a product for recreational tree climbers landed in the hands of a bowhunter. The guys talk about the material, the design, and the demographic that ultimat...

These days it seems that everyone who hunts documents their adventures, either through social media or on platforms like YouTube.  One of the reason being POV cameras  have become higher quality and with very competitive pricing.  On this episode of the Hunting Gear Podcast, Dan talks with Rudy Nunez, the Brand Manager at Tactacam. Dan and Rudy talk about company history, there first products, the...