Hunting Gear Podcast

On this episode of the Hunting Gear Podcast, Dan is joined by Garrett Prahl of the DIY Sportsman to talk about cold weather hunting equipment. Dan and Garrett get in to  an in-depth discussion about the clothing that they wear during the coldest temperatures of the hunting seasons. The guys talk about everything from  base layers and insulation layers to boots, socks stocking caps, and even gloves...

On this episode of the Hunting Gear Podcast, Dan talks with Lucas Johnson of Covert Scouting Cameras about the all things trail cameras. Dan and Lucas discuss the evolution of trail cameras and why they are a source of both so much love and hate. The guys discuss everything from tips and tricks for getting the best out of you r trail cameras, troubleshooting tips if the camera isn't working pr...

On this episodes of the Hunting Gear Podcast is all about hunting rifles with special guest Ryan Muckenhirn of Vortex Optics. Dan admittedly knows nothing about firearms and that is why Ryan is on the show. Ryan breaks down a variety of different  hunting scenarios and what rifle might be the best option for everyone from a beginner hunter to a more experienced marksman. Ryan talks about everythin...

On this episode, Dan is once again joined by his long lost homie Bob Polanic for a good old fashioned B.S. Session.  Bob and Dan kick off the episode by recapping Bob's two weeks of elk hunting out west. Then the two of them  get in to the weeds discussing the hunting gear they used in their hunting adventures. The guys talk about everything from their boots and sleeping bags to trail cams and...

On this episode of the Hunting Gear Podcast, Dan talks with Clint Campbell of the Truth From The Stand Podcast to discuss how he picks his hunting gear. The guys discuss everything from tree saddles and boots to hunting accessories and scent elimination products. Clint also talks about gimmick products that he has stopped using throughout the years as he feels have no purpose as he has become a be...

The hunting industry would like you to believe that you need specialized gear for every different hunting scenario. But todays guest says that's not the case.  On this episode of the Hunting Gear Podcast, Dan is joined by Andy McLaughlin to discuss whitetail hunting gear that he uses on his western hunt. The guys discuss everything from ranges finders, packs, boots, and of course clothing and...

On this episode of the Hunting Gear Podcast, Dan is joined by professional archer Tim Gillingham of BeeStinger Stabilizers about the functionality, design, and importance of proper stabilization for your compound bow. Tim goes in to detail about what a stabilizer actually does as far as accuracy, reducing hand shock, and slowing down pin float are concerned. This is a very interesting episode, esp...

On this episode of the Hunting Gear Podcast, Dan talks with hardcore hunter April Tschan to discuss some of her gripes towards hunting gear for women. The two discuss everything from bows and arrow setups to clothing and boot options. April explains that the hunting industry has gotten better when comes to accommodating female hunters, however there is still a long way to go for one of the fastest...

On this episode of the Hunting Gear Podcast, Dan is joined by avid hunter, Tom Peplinski, for a great BS Session about gear they like, and some they don't. The guys talk about everything from the cost of leasing property and habitat improvement costs, to their opinions about camo, boots, bows, and other hunting gear. They also discuss products that have performed surprisingly well and others t...

On this episode of the Hunting Gear Podcast, Dan is once again joined by Larry McCoy to talk about the Duel Game lineup and why their calls are are the most realistic. Larry kicks off the show by explaining that all of the brands under The Outdoor Group umbrella are working day and night to complete orders and get them shipped out. As far as Duel Game Calls is concerned, Larry talks about the duel...

On this episode of the Hunting Gear Podcast, Dan talks with Josh Dahlke of Huntstand about all of the benefits of digital mapping to document your hunts. The guys discuss the birth and evolution Huntstand and how customer feedback plays a huge role in how they update their software. Josh also talks about all of the features and how when properly used, Huntstand can act like a data collection devic...

On this episode of the Hunting Gear Podcast, Dan is joined by Shawn Polke of Virginia for a B.S. Session all about the hunting gear they use. They guys cover a variety of products they use throughout the season some they are brand loyal to, and some they are not. The discuss bows, arrow rests, camo, sights, targets, and much more. This is a light hearted episode with great conversation.   Hunting...

On this episode of the Hunting Gear Podcast, Dan is joined by Sportsmen's Nation contributor Parker McDonald  of the Southern Ground Hunting Podcast. The  guys get in to a short discussion about specific pieces of hunting gear that they feel impact their hunting style the most and what they would do if those pieces of gear were removed from their hunting gear arsenal. This is a great BS sessio...

On this episode of the Hunting Gear Podcast, Dan talks with Dan Schultz of Cuddeback about their CuddeLink camera system.  The guys discuss the birth of the system and the idea behind it. Dan also gets in to how the camera systems works by creating a daisy chain  of cameras relaying pictures back to the main camera before sending it to your phone. This means that some of the cameras don't even...

On this episode of the Hunting Gear Podcast, Dan is joined by Ryan Silver of Prime Archery to discuss what makes their bows the "Most Accurate Bows on the Planet". The guys discuss the design and engineering behind their bow line and how their bow designs have evolved over the years. They cover riser flex, cam lean, knock travel and how the use customer feedback to help in addressing issue...

On this episode of the Hunting Gear Podcast, Dan is joined by Nate Thomas of the Missouri Woods & Water podcast to discuss their opinions on deer hunting gear and equipment they use throughout the hunting season. They guys banter about everything from clothing and camo, boots, socks, and foot warmers, to  bows and bow accessories.  They also talk about deer calls like rattling antlers, doe ble...

On this episode of the Hunting Gear Podcast, Dan is joined by the host of the Backcountry Rookies podcast in a good old fashioned B.S. Session about some of the gear we all use on our backcountry western hunts. Then we give product an over-rated, under-rated, or accurately-rated  rating based on our experience using those products in the field. We discuss products like boots, socks, sleeping bags,...

On this episode of the Hunting Gear Podcast, Dan is joined by Larry McCoy of Custom Bow Equipment to discuss their lineup of sights, stabilizers, and quivers.  Larry gets in to the details about the material they use to create their bow accessories and when combined with elite engineering and design , is a high quality product line. Larry also touches on the growing stabilizer trend and why he thi...

On this episode of the Hunting Gear Podcast, Dan talks with Larry McCoy of Elite Archery about what makes their bows so shootable.  The guys kick off the episode discussing some current and  past trends that have made their way through the compound bow market along with what Elite tries to accomplish with every new bow they bring to market. Larry also talks about the importance of customer feed ba...

On this episode of the Hunting Gear Podcast, Dan talks with Dusty Ellis of Striker Bows about the process of creating high quality traditional longbows and recurve bows.  Dusty talks about the attention to detail that is needed on every bow they produce along with what kind of material makes the best finished product. They guys also discuss how the company got off the ground and why he thinks both...

On this episode of the Hunting Gear Podcast, Dan talk with Jason Redd of Timber Ninja Outdoors. They guys talk about the birth of the company and the thought process behind the first line of climbing sticks they brought to market. They currently offer both aluminum and carbon fiber options and are some of the lightest on the market.  Jason also lets us in on some new products that will be launched...

When most get in to a discussion about hunting gear and equipment, we discuss products like camo, what weapon we use, tree stands, and boots. It's not very often we talk about accessories like screw in bow hangers, gun cases, and tree stand straps. However, some of these products plan a big role in a hunters day to day hunting routine and went something as simple as a screw in hook breaks or i...

On this episode of the Hunting Gear Podcast, Dan is joined by Greg Litzinger, a run-n-gun bowhunter from New Jersey. Dan and Greg kick off the episode breaking down the gear that Greg used when he was first introduced in to hunting like old bows and arrows, clothing and boots, and of course treestands. As the episode progresses so does the discussion about how Greg's hunting strategy evolved w...

On this episode of the Hunting Gear Podcast, Dan is once again joined by Todd Snader to discuss Tight Spot Quivers. The guys discuss the importance of having a good quality quiver on your bow, what impact the different materials have when it comes to weight and vibration, as well as their main job... holding your arrows. Don't sleep on this episode, there is a ton of useful information not onl...

On this episode of the Hunting Gear Podcast, Dan is joined by Curt Geier from the Working Class Bowhunter Podcast for a B.S. Session about hunting gear and equipment they have used throughout the years. They guys cover everything from their first bows and camo choices to gimmick products like the Deer View Mirror and the Acorn Cruncher. They even get in to products that give them a sense of nostal...