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In this episode of HUNTR Podcast, we connect with Troy Pottenger, an absolute killer when it comes to whitetail deer. Troy shares his experiences hunting the mountains of Idaho, where winters are harsh and there's tons of wild game around. While the topography and terrain might be different where we primarily hunt, the addiction to chasing mature bucks remains the same. The passion and pursuit...

In this episode of HUNTR Podcast, we get to know Jared Scheffler of Whitetail Adrenaline and hear his perspective on today's hunting industry and the evolution of outdoor content. When creating Whitetail Adrenaline, Jared went "against the grain" and produced hours of raw hunting footage with the purpose of relating to the general hunting public. There were no sponsors, no scripts, n...

In this episode of HUNTR Podcast, we bring on special guest Michael Waddell to talk a little bit about the evolution of the hunting industry. Michael's journey began with Realtree years ago where he'd travel and film hunts. It wasn't long until the passion took him to creating Bone Collector and becoming one of the biggest hunting personalities we all know. After being involved in the...

In this episode of HUNTR Podcast, we dive into the CJ Alexander poaching rumors and share with you guys what we know. A few weeks back, we invited CJ on the show to share his story of "The Alexander Buck" with us. With the potential of breaking state records in Ohio, the spotlight was on this deer from the moment it was shared on the internet. Fast forward to now, there is an entire inve...

In this episode of HUNTR Podcast, we bring on Dr. Gary Alt to discuss the importance of having a healthy deer herd and what it takes to do so. For twenty-seven years, Gary worked for the Pennsylvania Game Commission as a supervising biologist, overseeing decisions made to help balance a healthy ecosystem for both whitetail deer and bears. We often talk about letting bucks grow, trying to get them...

In this episode of HUNTR Podcast, we're excited to bring on Lee Ellis from Seek One Productions to talk suburban bowhunting. We started this show to connect with like-minded hunters, and Lee is just that. Sharing the passion and pursuit of mature whitetail bucks is truly something special. While the guys are used to hunting a lot of private land and big woods areas, Lee shares his experiences...

In this episode of HUNTR Podcast, we're excited to have Chris Brackett on the show to talk about his journey over the last few years. Chris is known to be one of the most popular outdoor television personalities, and is an absolute killer when it comes to mature bucks. After some controversial leaks in 2019, Brackett was charged for violating the Lacey Act which led him to experience "his...

In this episode of HUNTR Podcast, we catch up with fan favorites Allie D'Andrea and her husband Nick Berger to talk all things outdoors. Since our last meetup with Allie, she has released her first ever cook book "The Butcher's Table: Techniques and Recipes to Make the Most of Your Meat." With no surprise, the book has been a huge success as there are plenty of unique recipes. Sp...

In this episode of HUNTR Podcast, we bring on special guest Mike Rex to talk about the future of hunting Ohio. Mike is a Chairman of The Ohio Wildlife Council, where his job is to review and vote on all ODNR Division of Wildlife proposed regulations. Away from his day job, Mike loves the outdoors and is nothing short of a big buck killer with multiple qualifying deer in the Buckeye Big Buck Club....

In this episode of HUNTR Podcast, we bring on CJ Alexander of Ohio to share his journey harvesting one of the biggest bucks, maybe ever? CJ has been watching the show for some time and actually reached out us, wanting to share his great accomplishment with you guys. This deer, green scored by Mike Rex, comes to 235 7/8 gross and 206 7/8 net typical. This means that CJ's buck is potentially the...

In this episode of HUNTR Podcast, the guys sit down to recap early November and discuss what's to come for the rest of the month. This is the time of year where time starts ticking down and you try to make the most of every sit. The rut is here, and tracking deer movement is more crucial than ever. Jeremy covers his recent Pennsylvania hunt, talking about the challenges he's faced with the...

In this episode of HUNTR Podcast, we bring back Mike Yoder of Drone Deer Recovery to talk about the recent blow up of his business. Mike started Drone Deer Recovery just over a year ago, and has been expanding like crazy. What started as a brilliant idea has turned into a very successful venture, and one that will not only change the future of deer recovery, but also change the ways of farming and...

In this episode of HUNTR Podcast, we catch up with Mark Drury to recap the season thus far and discuss upcoming hunting strategies going into November. After chasing cold fronts in October, we're ready to enter peak rut with some target bucks in sight. Trying to understand the ways of mature bucks is not an easy task. If you want to kill a mature buck, you have to think like one. If there'...

In this episode of HUNTR Podcast, we bring back big buck killer Don Higgins to the show to talk about some of the issues we're seeing as a hunting community. The reason we started this show was to meet like minded hunters and have open conversations about the unspoken controversy within our community. The number one issue with hunting right now is access. We talk about it all the time. Whether...

In this episode of HUNTR Podcast, we bring on our good friends Jeff Sturgis and Jen Buchner to talk October whitetails. Jeff has such a passion for whitetail deer hunting and specializes in habitat design. All the work we do in the spring and summer, whether that be planting food plots, creating cover, or creating buck bedding areas, is all for this time of year. The habitat we've created is n...

*BONUS EPISODE ALERT* In this episode of HUNTR Podcast, the guys deliver some bonus content discussing the season thus far leading into the middle of October. This is the time of the year when you start battling weather patterns, trying to catch cold fronts, deer are moving around more, and it feels like hunting season. All of the hard work in the offseason is what led us to where we are now, tryi...

In this episode of HUNTR Podcast, we bring on special guest Jay Gregory of The Wild Outdoors to talk about the current state of hunting and how the industry has evolved over the years. Jay Gregory has been a consistent hunting personality since the start of The Wild Outdoors in 1995, where he captures and produces the journey of hunting whitetails, elk, mule deer, bears, turkeys, and more. Over th...

In this episode of HUNTR Podcast, we bring on guests Chris Dunkin and Skip Sligh to discuss some of the current issues with bowhunting today and what we can do as hunters to improve our experience moving forward. While the idea of hunter opportunity is great, it's been taken too far resulting in more bad than good for the archery hunting community. We talk about these issues all the time and i...

In this episode of HUNTR Podcast, we bring on our friends Eric Reger & Angelo Testa of Eastern Woodlands to talk about our roots as outdoorsman. Everyone starts somewhere, whether it be small game hunting, trapping, or the early days of chasing whitetails. Eric and Angelo do a little bit of everything when it comes to being outdoorsman. Going back to the history of archery, they have found man...

In this episode of HUNTR Podcast, the guys sit down to recap Jeremy's recent Kentucky elk hunt. Going into an area you've never hunted before, no cell cams, no intel, can be challenging. Learning the ways of the elk is a whole different ball game than chasing mature bucks on private land. Having to dive in and use woodsmanship skills and read sign is not something that most hunters are use...

In this episode of HUNTR Podcast, we bring on special guest Aron Snyder to talk backcountry hunting strategies. Aron does a lot for the outdoor industry as co-owner of Kirfaru International, and product designer for Born Primitive Outdoor. He specializes in backcountry hunting, spending over 100 days a year in the wilderness. Between killing giant elk, mountain goats, mule deer, and bears, Aron ha...

*BONUS EPISODE ALERT* In this episode of HUNTR Podcast, Jared breaks down the journey of his early season North Dakota hunt. What started off as a planning a little prank, eventually led to the success of this North Dakota giant. We talk about it all the time, the pursuit of mature bucks. Hunting the thick country of North Dakota is a challenge in itself, let alone completing the goal of shooting...

In this episode of HUNTR Podcast, we bring on our taxidermist Travis Weaver to talk everything taxidermy. Travis is an award winning taxidermist out of Ohio with years of experience under his belt. He's done everything from whitetail deer, small animals, bear, fish, and other wild game. Travis give us a little taste of what the day-to-day life behind taxidermy looks like. What most hunters mig...

In this episode of HUNTR Podcast, the guys sit down and talk about the evolution of woodsmanship. Having experience in the woods and developing your skills as a woodsman is so important and such a helpful skillset to have when you're chasing big bucks. Learning the ways of the outdoors, the habitat and environment deer live in, gaining observation, paying attention to wind and weather patterns...

In this episode of HUNTR Podcast, we're very excited to bring on explorer, biologist, conservationist, and sportsman Donnie Vincent. A true example of a man passionate about the journey and the experience that comes along with hunting wild game. Donnie is not only an incredible hunter, but someone who loves to share the stories that come along with it. Donnie has produced a number of films, in...