Hunting Gear Podcast

Once a year a majority of the brands in the hunting and archery industries gather under one roof to showcase their products. This is an opportunity for bow shops and other outdoor focused stores to check out the new products and place orders for the upcoming year. The outdoor press and media are also in attendance to cover the show. On this episode of the Hunting Gear Podcast, Dan and Josh Raley r...

On this episode of the Hunting Gear Podcast, Dan and Nate Thomas of the Missouri Woods & Water podcast each share 6 hunting products they would recommend to other hunters. Three of the products they recommend are for new hunters and three of the products were for seasoned hunters. The guys cover socks, boots and base layers, as well as hunting optics, arrows, and hunting apps. If you are looki...

On this episode of the Hunting Gear Podcast, Dan talks with Marlon Holden of Graylight about a new educational hunting app. Marlon may be best known for his outdoor photography or the fact that he is a big mule deer bucks worst nightmare. Over the last 16 years of bowhunting mule deer in a variety of landscapes across the western United States, Marlon has not only knocked down some giant bucks but...

On this episode of the Hunting Gear Podcast, Dan invites Nick Otto the host of the Huntavore podcast, to hop on and talk about must have cooking utensils to become a better wild game cook. Nick and Dan talk about the tools you need for properly field dressing and processing your wild game to other implements like meat thermometer, pellets grills, and cast iron skillets. This is an excellent episod...

The weather is different, the terrain is different, and this means the gear that a southern outdoorsman needs should also be different. On this episode of the Hunting Gear Podcast, Dan talks with Rick Hall about must have hunting gear for the southern hunter. The guys discuss everything from the importance of a Thermacell, layering systems for warmer and wet wether, and some of Ricks favorite game...

On this episode of the Hunting Gear Podcast, we talk about Christmas gift ideas for the serious hunter. Dan with today's guest Aaron Sweat, talks about a couple gifts that they would like to receive as gifts this Christmas as well as a couple gifts that they would like to give as a gift. Products discussed include boot warmers to keep your feet warm, their favorite broadheads, video equipment,...

Being confident in your hunting equipment is key at the moment of truth when a big buck steps out or you are preparing for the upcoming season. Over the course of a single season or several seasons we get to know what products don't make the cut and what gear stays with us every year. On this episode of the Hunting Gear Podcast, Dan chats with Brett Konen about hunting gear that they are confi...

On this episode of the Hunting Gear Podcast, Dan has a hunting gear related BS Session with Joe Bierl. Joe and Dan talk about some of their favorite "old reliable" products that they have used for several years. The guys also get in to an interesting conversation about some of their favorite bows they have owned throughout their bowhunting career. Towards the end of the episode Joe talks a...

On this episode of the Hunting Gear Podcast, Dan talks with Ryan Quirk, an average hunter from the Northeast about his hunting gear. The guys discuss everything from base layers, insulation layers, and outer layers to socks, boots, and how they use them to keep as comfortable as possible in the woods. The main focus in this episode is clothing, but the guys also get in to other topics like saddle...

On this episode of the Hunting Gear Podcast, we take a step away from an actual product that we use to hunt and focus more on the education of hunting through OutdoorClass. Today we talk with Lorenzo Sartini, founder of GoHunt and more recently OutdoorClass, an education based platform designed to educate and and assist in the learning for new and experienced hunters. OutdoorClass is broken down i...

On this episode fo the Hunting Gear Podcast, Dan is joined by Brian Malone of PRADCO for an interesting discussion on product development within the hunting industry. Brian is the General Manager and Vice President of brands like Moultrie, Summit, Code Blue, and Whitetail Institute. Brian talks about how they make their product development decisions like whether or not to upgrade or redesign a cur...

On this episode of the Hunting Gear Podcast, Dan talks with Brian Murphy of HuntStand about the new upgrades that come with the Pro Whitetail update. Brian runs through all of the following updates. Whitetail Activity Forecast - Obtain scientifically-based predictions of hourly whitetail movements at the county or even-subcounty level with HuntStand’s 7-day Whitetail Activity Forecast. Our proprie...

On this episode of the Hunting Gear Podcast, Dan is once again joined by Josh Raley to discuss a hand full of hunting accessories that are often overlooked but are very important. Dan and Josh share their thoughts about hunting accessories like screw-in hooks, bow holders, and bow ropes. The guys talk about their opinions on quality and how products made from junk material don't last long. Lat...

On this episode of the Hunting Gear Podcast, Dan talks with Josh Raley in a full blown hunting gear B.S. Session.  The guys talk about self filming cameras like Tactacam, they discuss their thoughts and opinions on e-bikes, and then Dan ask Josh about different products that he can use both while hunting in the south as well in the northern states like Wisconsin. Just another great BS Session amon...

On this episode of the Hunting Gear Podcast, Dan talks with John Hudspeth about deer feeders and a variety of hunting blinds. John deer hunts in multiple states like Oklahoma and Texas where baiting in legal and the terrain is a bit different than the midwest. Because of this, hunting over feeders in some type of blind is a common strategy. John breaks down several options of deer feeders that are...

You may know Exodus Outdoor Gear from their lineup of SD Card and cellular trail cameras. But, did you know that they have recently jumped in to the world of building custom arrows? On this episode of the Hunting Gear Podcast, Dan  talks with owner Chad Sylvester about why they decided to get in to the arrow market, the testing involved, the material they use, and goal of offering a very specific...

On this episode of the Hunting Gear Podcast, Dan talks with the host of the Antler Up podcast, Jeremy Dinsmore, in a good old fashioned hunting gear BS Session. The guys discuss everything from saddle hunting equipment and their favorite boots to using ozone for scent control and their arrow setup. Long story short, this episode is just two serious hunters talking about the hunting gear they feel...

On this episode of the Hunting Gear Podcast, Dan talks with Andrew Muntz of the Ohio Outdoors podcast about electronic and tech hunting products.  The guys discuss everything from electronic archery sights and cell cams to ozone machines, e-bikes and hunting apps on your phone and computer. This is just another great BS session about hunting gear and equipment. Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...

On this episode of the Hunting Gear Podcast, Dan talks with the DIY Sportsman, Garrett Prahl, about knowing when it's time to replace your hunting equipment. The guys get in to a conversation about the longevity and durability of the hunting gear they use every season. They discuss specific hunting products and if they try to repair or replace them. They talk about everything from boots and cl...

On this episode of the Hunting Gear Podcast, Dan talks to the guys at Annihilator Broadheads about everything from the initial idea to process of bring the final product to market. Brandon and Micah talk about how the first time this idea was shared was at an elk camp where another hunter hit a bull but was never able to recover it. From there, the brainstorming started and eventually led to a pro...

On this episode of the Hunting Gear Podcast, Dan talks with Matt Drury of Drury Outdoors about their predictive deer movement app, DeerCast. DeerCast is based off of an algorithm that includes several weather data points like temperature, barometric pressure, and precipitation that updates hourly throughout the day that inform you on the best days and times to hunt. That, mixed with several years...

On this episode of the Hunting Gear Podcast, Dan gets Brooks Tinsley of Lite Boots on the show to talk about their one-of-a-kind pull over boot. Brooks talks about the thought process behind the idea that eventually became the final product, the material that they use in their boots and how it is different than your traditional rubber boot, and overwhelming reaction they get from their customers w...

On this episode of the Hunting Gear Podcast, Dan talks with Ryan Muckenhirn of Vortex Optics about how to choose the best rifle scope for your needs. This episode is full of great information that will help you make an educated decision on the right scope for your rifle or shotgun. Ryan goes in to detail about how how to choose the right scope based on different hunting scenarios. Whether you hunt...

On this episode of the Hunting Gear Podcast,  Dan talks with Patrick Deighan of FieldSheer about the technology behind their line of warming and cooling apparel. Patrick talks about how the company got its start and how they expanded from a motorcycle jacket to gear for the everyday outdoorsman. Patrick get in to the details about the material they use and how they help regulate body temperature....

On this episode of the Hunting Gear Podcast, Dan talks with good friend Tim Kent about the difference between good hunting  gear and great hunting gear. Tim is not only a serious hunter, but has been working in the hunting  industry for several years and has had the opportunity to test a variety of hunting products in the shop and in the field. The conversation revolves around what the main differ...