Dan Johnson, Sportsmen's Empire

Hunting Gear Podcast

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The Hunting Gear Podcast covers just what the title implies, hunting gear and equipment. Host Dan Johnson interviews a variety of companies within the hunting industry as well as hardcore hunters who rely on their equipment to be successful in the field. From discussions on archery and firearms to clothing and accessories, if you are a hunting gear nut, this podcast is sure to hold your attention. Dan is also is joined by co-host Bob Polanic as they share their own experiences with the hunting equipment they use every season.

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Dan Johnson, Sportsmen's Empire

Episodes

Renting Your Hunting Gear 12.12.2019 47:25

Have you ever thought about renting hunting gear and equipment instead of purchasing it? On this episode of the Hunting Gear Podcast, Dan talks Jay Benjamin of Big Sky Rentals about renting your hunting gear and camping equipment for your next adventure. Jay breaks down his company and why he thinks that renting your gear over buying it is a great cost affective alternative. We would love to hear...

Hunting Packs 05.12.2019 1:03:43

On this episode of the Hunting Gear Podcast, Dan and Bob get in to a deep discussion about hunting packs. The guys talk about their likes and dislikes when it comes to the packs they use throughout the season on both their western hunting and in the whitetail woods. Hunting Gear Podcast is Powered by Simplecast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Advertising Inquiries:...

Whitetail Rut Gear Review 22.11.2019 1:05:32

On this episode of the Hunting Gear Podcast, Dan and Bob discuss the gear they used during the cold whitetail rut. The guys share their experience with their boots, clothing, treestands, and other accessories. Hunting Gear Podcast is Powered by Simplecast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://...

What Makes A Good Compound Bow? 31.10.2019 1:05:03

On this episode of the Hunting Gear Podcast, Dan interviews Tim Checkeroski of Prime Archery and Josh Sidebottom from Elite Archery about what makes a "Good" compound bow. Dan asks several questions about the specs and materials of a quality compound bow as well as what specifically bowhunters are looking for in an archery set up. They discuss topics like draw cycle, forgiveness, accuracy,...

Last Minute Impulse Buys 24.10.2019 48:36

On this episode of the Hunting Gear Podcast, Dan and Bob talk about past and current impulse buys that may have hurt their wallets but helped them in the woods. They discuss last minute purchases like screw-in hooks, scent sprays, and gloves as well as hats, boots, and other gimmicks products that have been on a shelf for several years. Before you head to the hunting section of your local sporting...

Hunting From A Tent 17.10.2019 1:03:55

On this episode of the Hunting Gear Podcast, Dan and Bob discuss the gear and equipment they use while hunting out of a tent. The guys go in to detail about sleeping pads, sleeping bags, what tents they use, and other products like water filtration systems, and backpacking stoves. We would love to hear your thoughts on the gear that you use and your experiences. Got the the Sportsmen's Nation...

Western Hunting Gear Review 02.10.2019 53:20

Dan and Bob are back from their elk hunts and have a lot to share about the gear they used. They talk about how their boots and clothing performed and if there are any products they will be upgrading or replacing before next year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

What's In Your Whitetail Pack? 19.09.2019 58:28

On this episode of the Hunting Gear Podcast, Dan and Bob walk through all of the products that are in their hunting packs during the fall whitetail season. The guys discuss everything from grunt tubes and scent elimination products to screw in steps and bow ropes. If it's in their pack, they talk about it. Be sure to follow along on the Sportsmen's Nation Facebook and Instagram pages as we...

Let's Talk Trailcameras 11.09.2019 55:32

On this episode of the Hunting Gear Podcast, Dan and Bob get in to a discussion about trailcameras. The guys talk about the what they like and dislike about trailcameras, their thoughts on cell cams, and some of the brands that have used in the past. Topics include, trigger speed, settings, an trail cam performance . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Advertising Inquir...

Layering System Followup - Sitka and Thlete 06.09.2019 58:18

This is the followup episode to the very first episode where Bob and Dan discussed layering systems and other hunting clothing. Today Dan is joined by two different guests, Chris Derrick of Sitka Gear and William Spalding of Thlete as they talk about their respective companies, their product development, and their product lines as a whole. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adcho...

Broadhead Followup 29.08.2019 1:02:17

On this episode of the Hunting Gear Podcast, Dan has an in-depth discussion with Fred Dougherty, and engineer from WASP Archery and one of the founders of Rage Broadheads, Jon Syverson. The topics covered range everywhere from the material they use during the manufacturing process, to the process itself. They also talk product research and development and the process they use to come up with new d...

Hunting Boots 22.08.2019 1:13:08

On this episode of The Hunting Gear Podcast, Dan and Bob get in to a detailed discussion about their likes, dislikes, and past esperiences with a variety of hunting boots. They break down this podcast in to two main catagories; boots for western hunting and boots for your traditional whitetail hunting. The guys discuss what features they look for when looking to purchase a specific boot as well as...

A Discussion On Broadheads 16.08.2019 49:52

On this episode of the Hunting Gear Podcast, Dan and Bob dive in to a discussion about broadheads. They kick off this episode by talking about their upcoming elk hunts and what they are doing to prepare their body and their equipment. After the BS session Dan and Bob share their evolution and experiences with the broadheads that they have used over their bowhunting timeline. They discuss their lik...

Hunting With Ozone 08.08.2019 1:01:14

On this episode of the Hunting Gear Podcast, Dan talks with Buddy Piland from Ozonics and Dan Drake of Scent Crusher a bout how ozone works and their respective product lines. Dan kicks off this episode by talking with Buddy about the birth of Ozonics and the evolution of the company over the past 12 years. Ozonics is mostly known for their in-the-field units as well as their drywash bag. In the s...

Hunting Clothing & Layering Systems 29.07.2019 1:18:22

On this episode of The Hunting Gear Podcast, Dan and Bob share their past experiences with hunting clothing before they were introduced in to using specific layering systems. The guys chat about their first experiences with merino wool as how they feel it was a big game changer for their hunting style. Then the guys break down what clothing and layers they use for both their mid-western whitetail...

Welcome 29.07.2019 9:30

On this episode, Dan shares the details about what topics will be covered on this podcast, who the guests will be, and insight on why this podcast will help you gain knowledge about a variety of hunting gear and equipment products and brands. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/p...