Hunting Roots Podcast

We're talking with good friend, Trent Airhart, about killing ancient gators in Louisiana and his treestand mishap that result in a 35' face-first fall to the ground. It's a great reminder of the importance of wearing a safety harness and using a life-line system every time you hunt from the treestand. Episode Notes: Trent Airhart hunting roots LA gator hunting Hanging upside down fr...

We're talking squirrel hunting, highs and lows, and moving on to the next great spot. You gotta know when to hold 'em, and know when to fold 'em. Is it time to break camp and move on? Check it out in this latest HeartShots edition of the Hunting Roots podcast. 

We're talking with the Mardis brothers as we recap the 2022 Tennessee velvet hunt. J.T. and Mack Mardis had an incredible evening in the stand and managed to score on 2 fine velvet bucks from the same set, in less than minute. 

We're catching up with Tracy Breen for a look back over the years at how to start, survive, and thrive in the hunting industry as an outdoor writer and media member.  Episode Notes Hunting industry roots Hustlin' in the early days Mailbox money, big and small First articles ever written How the industry has changed Can you still make a living as an outdoor writer? The Hunting Roots podca...

Join us for another HeartShots segment as we talk about hanging treestands, getting poison ivy in the worst of places, and getting down to the root of the issue. 

We're kicking off our HeartShots segment to deliver an additional episode each week designed to encourage our audience with an encouraging word of truth for the week. It's a short and sweet shot to the heart. Be challenged, encouraged, and equipped. Join us for the conversation each week. 

Mark Wardlaw joins the conversation this week as we talk about a crazy week of elk hunting in the backcountry of Colorado and what made him push the SOS button on his Garmin InReach. Episode Notes: Wardlaw's hunting roots Reissued CO Elk Tags Going solo in the backcountry Muzzleloader bull at 11 yards Horse crash on the cliff SOS in the backcountry The rental horse The Hunting Roots podcast i...

Is there a proper age to start a kid hunting? Should the state wildlife agency make that call, or the child's parent? This week, me and the boys discuss this topic, as well as catch up with Crispin Powley and hear the story of his son killing his first deer at just 2 1/2 years old. Everyone seems to have their opinion on the best age to start a kid hunting. Check it out! Episode Notes Swisher...

We're talking with Matt Neville of Harvest Right to hear more on the benefits of a home freeze drying machine for hunters. The applications are pretty much endless. Say goodbye to nasty store-bought freeze dried meals. Now, there is a better way. Check it out. Episode Notes The backstory on Harvest Right Why freeze drying foods work so well for hunters Pros and Cons Freeze Drying vs. Dehydrat...

Mississippi's first velvet buck hunt is less than 60 days away! It's an exciting new opportunity for bowhunters across the south. In this episode, we're talking with Taylor and Travis Sledge, two bowhunters that were at the forefront of making this hunt happen. We'll hear their story as well as how they plan to hunt their target bucks on the September velvet hunt. Episode Notes...

Jimmy White is one of the deadliest dudes you'll ever find when it comes to hunting coyotes. He knows how to make things happen. In this episode, he'll share his go-to strategies, as well as the story of his latest addiction - calling coons in the daytime with the eCaller. The action is fast and furious with this style of calling, and he'll tell us all about how he's making it...

We're talking with Mike Arnold about his hunting roots, battling cancer in wild places, and his new book, Bringing Back the Lions. Episode Notes: Mike Arnold's hunting roots Killing a deer at age 5 How young is too young to start hunting? Battling cancer - one year to live The journey to Africa The new book, Bringing Back the Lions www.mikearnoldoutdoors.com The Hunting Roots Podcast is...

Cody and Clayton are back in the house to join us for a conversation on how far is too far to shoot critters with your bow? It's a seemingly endless debate every year as hunting seasons draw near, and hunters begin to make bold statements about how far others should or shouldn't shoot. Episode Notes Total Archery Challenge recap What gear we're shooting for 2022 Our longest shots on...

We've got our good friend, Scott Braham, in the mix this week for a look at how he finds success in trapping coyotes to reduced predator numbers on the properties he has access to in Tennessee. He also shares the story of his attempt to put a live coyote to sleep with his bare hands. Let's just say, it didn't go as well as he originally planned. It's a good one! Check it out. E...

We're taking the conversation back to a time when Brodie found himself face to face with a black bear at 8 yards. It's black bear hunting at its finest. A true Idaho ground pounding. Give it a listen to hear how things went down. You can also watch the hunt on the Hunting Roots YouTube channel. Episode Notes: Fresh turkey poults The brown bear attack that killed a U.S. soldier in Alaska...

We've got Cameron Weddington (@Gobfather49) on the line and we're talking about the big changes coming for Tennessee turkey hunters in 2023, as well as the possibility of a head to head debate with Michael Waddell on the topic of fanning turkeys. The Gobfather wants them banned. Waddell seems to love the tactic. It would be a good one! Will it ever happen? Episode Notes : Who is the @the...

I've got Rembo and Easton in the office as we discuss hiking, OnX, predator management, raising turkeys, and how to handle rowdy roosters. The Hunting Roots podcast is brought to you by OnX Hunt - www.onxmaps.com

I recently had the chance to talk with James Jean of Georgia for an article we posted at Bowhunting.com. He's a trickshot guru that's pulling off some of the craziest shots you'll ever see by an archer. We're catching up to see more on who he is,  how he got started, and how he pulls off these crazy archery shots. The Hunting Roots Podcast is powered by OnX Hunt - www.onxmaps.c...

We're catching up with Paul Walerczak and his son, Griffin, to talk about the highs and lows of Griff's first turkey kill and how they handled things when they found themselves in a tough situation in the spring turkey woods.

We're kicking off the Unloaded series where we unload on today's hottest topics in the hunting and outdoor industry. We're joined by good friends, Clayton Holmes and Cody Marshall, as we dive into one of the biggest controversies going right now among hunters - the use of fanning decoys for turkey hunting. Some hunters love them, other hunters hate them. Regardless of what side you&...

Despite the high winds, rain, and lightning, Aidan and I hit the woods in hopes of punching a turkey tag on his day off from school. We tell the story of killing a turkey on Tuesday for the third consecutive week, and we raise the question, are windy days the best days to kill a turkey? Nasty weather days may be better than you might think to make your move. Episode Notes Aidan's turkey recap...

We've carried several turkeys out of the woods in the last week thanks to some slick scouting efforts and all the pieces falling into place. This week, we're talking about gaining permission and how I snubbed a turkey out from under Aidan while he was at school. Episode Notes Finding new birds on fresh ground with OnX Gaining Permission What happens while the kids are at school Fish Fry...

We're catching up with our friend, Taylor Johnson, to hear about his incredible first couple weeks of turkey season, as well as a look at how he handles a busy work schedule, outdoor writing, marriage, kids, and a limit of turkeys. Episode Notes Taylor's hunt recap from Texas, Florida, and Tennessee Hunting turkeys on his anniversary getaway to Florida Taylor's hunting roots How to...

We're catching up with William Frawley of Tetra Hearing to talk turkeys, youth turkey camp, and how Tetra is changing the game and helping hunters hear what they've been missing in the turkey woods. Episode Notes Will's time at the Hunting Roots Youth Turkey Camp Will's hunting roots Tetra Hearing background How Tetra products work to help hunters Hearing more turkeys with Tetr...

It's more than just the latest trend. Thanks to TSS ammo, there's a revival of the .410 shotgun among the turkey hunting community. It's light, tight, and packs plenty of punch to a turkey's noggin. In this episode, we're talking about why we love the .410 for chasing turkeys each spring. Episode Notes Gobbling on a prayer Rembo's turkey hunt recap The .410 revival Ki...