Hunting Gear Podcast

On this episode of the Hunting Gear Podcast, Dan is joined by the owner of Wild Edge, Andrew Walter, to discuss their lineup of mobile hunting gear. Andrew kicks off the episode by talking about how Wild Edge is the re-birth of an old product, the Step Ladder, and how gave it a second chance with the help of social media and the internet. The first two year of the company were pretty slow and he w...

On this episode of the Hunting Gear Podcast, Dan is joined by Ben Stern, the founder of Tactacam that makes POV cameras and cell cams. Ben talks about how his grandpa motivated him to build the first prototype of the point of view camera. That prototype led to setting up shop in his garage and bringing on a couple other guys to help launch. A little luck mixed with months of hard work, and Tactaca...

On this episode of the Hunting Gear Podcast, Dan talks with Matt Wade of Code Blue about their line up of deer scents and scent elimination products.  Matt talks about the difference between synthetic and natural deer lures, the importance of their urine collection process, and how to properly use their products. Towards the end of the episode, Mat talks about their scent elimination products and...

On this episode of the Hunting Gear Podcast, Dan talks with fellow podcaster and expert level saddle hunter Parker McDonald about the ins and outs of saddle hunting. Dan is going to give saddle hunting a try this year and wanted to talk with Parker about his experience. Parker walks us through why he made the transition from using a climbing tree stand to being a full blown saddle hunter and the l...

On this episode of the Hunting Gear Podcast, Dan talks with product developer Derrick Duke of Moultrie about their lineup of deer feeders and trail cameras.  The guys discuss the history of how Moultrie evolved from a deer feeder company to being the first ever trailcamera company, to one of the most recognizable brands in the hunting industry.  Derick talks in detail about the growth of both prod...

On this episode of the Hunting Gear Podcast, Dan talks with Jake Nelson of Summit Treestands about their brand and product line. The first and most recognizable products from their lineup is their climbing treestands that are known for their ease of use and comfort. Jake talks about specifics like their sound deadening technology, cable adjustability while climbing, and the design of their seat on...

On this episode of the Hunting Gear Podcast, Dan talks with Dustin Knutson of Boyds Gunstocks about the importance of a well fitting gunstock. Dustin gives a brief history of Boyds as a company and his role within the company.  He also talks about how their products work, the material they use and how easy it is to find a stock customized to fit your size and shooting style. This is an excellent e...

This Dan talks with Kevin Harlander of First Lite about their new products and how to use their products in both eastern and western hunts. Kevin talks about how they choose what direction they want to go before designing and launching a new product or product line. He then explains why quality of material is of up the upmost importance for their garments and and their durability. Kevin also break...

On this episode of the Hunting Gear Podcast, Dan talks with Paul Campbell of the Ohio Outdoors podcast in a BS Session about different gear they use for turkey hunting. The guys discuss everything from boots and socks to turkey calls, shotguns, and blinds. If you're looking for a great BS Session while you head out to roost some birds, this is the episode for you.  Learn more about your ad cho...

Dan talks with good friend Tim Kent about how they make their hunting gear purchasing decisions in this hunting equipment B.S. Session. Tim explains how he breaks down his hunting gear purchasing decisions including how he researches those decisions. The guys talk about everything from archery equipment and tents to boots, backcountry food, and backcountry hunting equipment. The conversation revol...

On this episode of the Hunting Gear Podcast, Dan talks with Mark Olis from Moultrie Mobile about their cellular trail cameras. Mark talks about the history of the Moultrie brand, how the founder of Moultrie Trail Cameras came up with the trail camera idea at a bear camp over a bait pile, and the functionality of the Moultrie Mobile app. Another great episode from a brand that has been a cornerston...

On this episode of the Hunting Gear Podcast, Dan talks with Nibal Achkar of APA Archery about their industry leading innovation in the compound bow market. Nadal walks us through the early days of APA Archey, why he decided to start a compound bow company and why being different was very important to him. Some call APA bows the "Swiss Army Knife" of bows with additional technology like kni...

On this episode of the Hunting Gear Podcast, Dan is joined by Greg Godfrey of Tethrd to discuss the saddle hunting market and their new products. The conservation kicks off with the guys talking about how saddle hunting is past the stage of being a fad and the evolution of the saddle hunting market as a whole. Greg also talks about how Tethrd has build an army of loyal customers in a short period...

On this episode of the Hunting Gear Podcast, Dan chats with Josh Stubbs of Elevate Stand Co. about their brands new hang on treestand. Josh comes on the podcast to clear the air about some previous comments and observations about their new stand and talks about the treestand market as a whole. Josh breaks down the reasoning behind the design as well as the laser cutting manufacturing process. Josh...

On this episode of the Hunting Gear Podcast, Dan talks with Camron Stover about the good, bad, and ugly of the 2021 ATA Show. Camron talks about how he approaches the show and what kind of products he looks for while attending the show. Topics discussed include hunting clothing, compound bow manufacturers, trail cameras, social media platforms, and even his thoughts on the future of the ATA Show a...

On this episode of the Hunting Gear podcast, Dan talks with Jason Redd of Timber Ninja Outdoors about creating the first ever carbon fiber treestand. Jason discusses the process of concept to final product and the differences between working with metal and carbon fiber. Jason also talks about their new 2022 lineup of products that include a tree saddle and a saddle hunting platform as well as a ba...

Hunting clothing, mobile hunting climbing sticks, boots, and lighted knocks are products that are up for discussion in this weeks episode of the Hunting Gear Podcast. Dan talks with Brian Johnson about the gear he has used in the past couple seasons and voices his opinions on  if he like or dislikes  those products. We also talk about the importance of finding gear that fits you and your style of...

There comes a time in every hunters career where they go from using equipment that is "just good enough" and wanting to upgrade to gear that has more functionality and is more comfortable. Often times that also comes with a higher price tag. On this episode fo the Hunting Gear Podcast, Dan talks with Dan Mathews of the Nomadic Outdoorsman about how and why he made the decision to upgrade s...

On this episode of the Hunting Gear Podcast, Dan talks with Tony Peterson, experienced gear editor, in a good old fashioned BS Session.  Tony gives a little insight about how he chooses the equipment us uses in the field, the impact of certain marketing campaigns on the general public, if he likes stick with the same equipment year after year or if he likes to tinker with a variety of different br...

On this episode fo the Hunting Gear Podcast, Dan is joined by Mike Rosenfield of Camptown Hunting Gear to talk about his made in America hunting clothing. Mike kicks off the conversation by telling us about his experience as a clothing manufacturer and how he transitioned  in to designing and creating hunting jackets, bibs, shirts and pants with durable waterproof fleece. Mike talks about the prod...

On this episode of the Hunting Gear Podcast, Dan talks with Ryan Shutts of Bear Archery about the compound bow market as a whole and their new lineup of bows.  Ryan takes us on a ride through how Bear makes their decisions when it comes to new designs, innovation and ease of use for their customers.  Ryan also talks about current and past trends and how those trends influence future designs for Be...

On this episode of the Hunting Gear Podcast, Dan talks with Casey VanDerGraaf of PRIME about their new Inline Cam System. Casey explains  how the idea was born and how his head almost exploded when the engineering team brought this idea to the table. Casey talks about how this is a more effective and efficient design that will replace the current 4 cam system. Listen along as he breaks down the ne...

On this episode of the Hunting Gear Podcast, Dan is joined by two hunters as they discuss their hunting gear Christmas wish list and what gifts they would like to give to other hunters. This is a fun episode where a variety of topics are discussed. The guys talk about hunting blinds, boots, hunting accessories, arrows, tree stands, scent control products. Our crew here at the Sportsmen's Natio...

On this episode of the Hunting Gear Podcast, Dan is joined by the owner of Huntinggeardeals.com to talk about how you can take advantage of Black Friday sales. Camron Stover, and his company  Hunting Gear Deals, collect sales and discount codes from several hunting and outdoor  brands that help you find discounted gear all on their website. With this being the apex of the discounted shopping seaso...

On this episode of the Hunting Gear Podcast, Dan breaks down the gear he used during his successful archery hunts. He talks about the specifics pieces of gear, how they performed, and how they contributed to his success. Products include his bow, scent elimination. broadheads, arrows, digital maps and much more.    Hunting Gear Podcast is Powered by Simplecast   Learn more about your ad choices. V...