New Hunter Podcast

Welcome back to another Antler&FeatherCo Podcast! On this week’s show I have the privilege of sharing an hour with one of the most important voices in all of the turkey world, @wildturkeydoc Dr. Mike Chamberlain. This episode is one that I personally learned a TON from and was able to put it into practice to get a bird on the ground! If you’re a new turkey hunter, this is for YOU! If you’re an...

Welcome back to another AFCO Podcast! This week at turkey camp, Bryan (Cooter) and I are joined by Bradley Cox of Buckeye Brothers Outdoors! Bradley isn't a first time hunter, but this will be his first time turkey hunting! We chat about different basic tips and techniques in the turkey woods! Cooter has a TON of great and funny advice that will make you shake your head and then think... Enjoy...

Welcome back to The Antler&FeatherCo Podcast! This week at turkey camp I am joined by none other than Mr. Bobcat and the winner of the AFCO Best Buck Championship, Brenton Rideout (kind of). We pray, we talk hunting, and then right when we are about to talk about Brenton's AFCO Best Buck his feed VANISHES! So, I put together the rest of the show with conversation Bryan and I had. It is wha...

Welcome back to The AFCO Podcast Turkey Camp! This week we are joined by our buddy Pat Hill  @conditions_set  . Pat, Bryan, and I discuss our load out for the upcoming turkey season, the amount of work that goes into being a hunter, and we also dig into what “conditions set” means and what our conditions are that must be set before we step into the woods. Enjoy the show! As always, THANK YOU for t...

Welcome back to The AFCO Podcast Turkey Camp! This week Bryan and I sit down with our good buddy Jason Thornton @edible_outdoors_cook to talk about...... you guessed it! TURKEY HUNTING! We discuss predator control, what it is, how we can be doing it, and what a great opportunity it is to hone our woodsmanship and get out kids outdoors! We also discuss some of the tactics we use in the woods when c...

AFCO Fam, welcome back to another Antler&FeatherCo Podcast!  We’re back at it kicking off the second half of season 2!  Over the next couple weeks I will be joined by my buddy @bobcats_and_broadheads as a co-host, as we talk all about the majestic gobbler. These episodes are going to be much more conversational, as if we were sitting around the fire at turkey camp. There will still b...

Welcome back to another AntlerFeatherCo Podcast!  IT'S TURKEY TIME BABY! This week I sit down with Trevyn Batey of Batey Custom Calls to talk a little turkey! Trevyn has recently launched his own turkey call company and boy I tell you what, these calls are straight up pure turkey! We discuss how Trevyn got into making calls, different situations we have found ourselves in while in the turkey...

Welcome back to another Antler&FeatherCo Podcast! Have you been wanting to take your boring, deer-less piece of land and turn it into a spot where all the deer in the neighborhood want to move into? Well buddy, this one’s for you! Dr. Grant and I discuss what missing links your land might be experiencing and what you can do to take it to the next level! We go in-depth with food plots, habitat...

Welcome to The Antler&FeatherCo Podcast! The planets finally aligned! Dustin Adams (no apostrophe, his name is Dustin, not Adam 😂) and I finally link up for a long over due podcast! We discuss how Adams Precision Archery came to be, where you can start when looking to make your arrow system more lethal, and we have a really good conversation about the state of technology in the woods. I think...

Welcome to The Antler&FeatherCo Podcast!  This week I sit down with Ben Klusmann of @sodakhorizon and talk about what “should have been.” We discuss how to get your kids into the outdoors with a bow in their hand, how Ben makes such cool content with his drone, speedboat and muley hunting, and of course we talk TURKEY! Don’t miss this one! As always, THANK YOU for tuning in to the AFCO Po...

Welcome back to The Antler&FeatherCo Podcast! This week I hang out with Bryan Gay @bobcats_and_broadheads and we reflect on this past deer season to share some things we learned, discovered, and just plain SCREWED UP! As well as how getting in the gym NOW will make you a better hunter next season. We also talk about things we may be doing differently NEXT season (cough cough, buying an ultra l...

Welcome back to The Antler&FeatherCo Podcast!  This week is a Total Archery Challenge takeover with Sean DeGrey, the owner of TAC! I wanted to put together an all-in-one episode that will help you prepare for every element of TAC. This episode covers everything from registration, to training, to just how many arrows you need to bring to the mountain! I can guarantee two things when you fi...

Welcome back to The Antler&FeatherCo Podcast! This week I spend some time with Kris Chain, the creator of Season Report! Season Report is an amazing modernized almanac that tells you everything from hunting seasons and where you can hunt, to what you can grow in your garden and what food can be foraged in your area. This is a truly valuable tool for hunters and non-hunters alike! It allows you to...

Welcome back to The Antler&FeatherCo Podcast! This week I spend some time talking with Kyle Morrow of Morr Innovations, a company that creates practical, functional 3D printed gear for the archer who has their own DIY bow shop setup. I met Kyle this past year at TAC and we spend some time catching up and talking about his busy hunting season. We also dive into 3D printing and the why behind th...

Welcome back to another Antler&FeatherCo Podcast!   This week I get to spend some time with Dave Hawkins of Urban Pursuit! We discuss what it was like this season for Dave, an experienced hunter, to step foot on pubic land for the first time! Dave can usually be found hunting small urban areas, which is where Urban Pursuit comes into play. Dave's mission with UP is to provide private land...

Welcome to the Antler&FeatherCo Podcast, SEASON 2!  This week I have the pleasure of sitting down with John B. of @johnboutdoors to talk about what it looks like to be a sportsman. We discuss all of the elements that go into sportsmanship like ethics, following rules and regs, conservation, and mentoring new hunters. The aim of this episode is to paint a picture of what a sportsman looks...

AFCO Fam, WELCOME BACK to final episode of Season 1 of The Antler&FeatherCo Podcast! Let's answer one question right off the bat, do you still have an unpunched tag heading into the late season? If your answer is "yes" then this episode is for YOU! This week I sit down with Austin Stone of Tactical Approach Outdoors to discuss how we can find deer in the late season and get those tags wrapped...

Welcome back AFCO Family! This week I have the pleasure of sitting down with founder of Our Grounds Coffee Company, Ed Speakman! We discuss how OGCC came to be, the public land conservation mission of OGCC, and how you can brew your best cup of coffee whether you are in the kitchen or in the field! Obviously we also talk a ton about hunting! Duh! So, can your coffee grounds do this? Our Grounds ca...

Welcome back AFCO Fam! Thanks for tuning in this week!  On this week's show I have the privilege of sitting down with J.P. France, pitcher in the Houston Astros organization! J.P. is not only a bad mother trucker on the mound, but he is also an avid hunter! We discuss what it's like balancing a career playing baseball and still finding the time to put deer on the ground. We also cover our lov...

WE’RE BACK! Thanks for being patient while I took a Rut-cation last week!    This week I sit down with my best home boy @tleech6363 to talk about his progression as a newer hunter and how he has taken a doe only property and turned it into a big buck hang out in 2 years! We discuss how he started learning about food plots and managing private land and how he utilizes trail cams to help h...

Welcome back to The Antler&FeatherCo Podcast! This week I have the absolute honor to sit down and talk extensively about the 12 arrow penetration factors with the man who started it all, Dr. Ed Ashby! If you have ever looked into building your own arrows, you have likely seen or heard the name Ashby. Dr. Ed Ashby is a legend in the archery hunting community for dedicating more than 27 years to...

Welcome back to The Antler&FeatherCo Podcast! This week I have the absolute honor to sit down and talk extensively about the 12 arrow penetration factors with the man who started it all, Dr. Ed Ashby! If you have ever looked into building your own arrows, you have likely seen or heard the name Ashby. Dr. Ed Ashby is a legend in the archery hunting community for dedicating more than 27 years to...

Welcome back to The Antler&FeatherCo Podcast! This week I have the privilege to talk to Dr. Grant Woods! You know Dr. Woods from Growing Deer Tv.  Dr. Woods and I cover the basics of scrapes, rubs, and how you can utilize them as a hunter. We discuss when and how to integrate grunting and rattling into your game plan. We also dive into the optimal conditions (weather, pressure, thermals,...

Welcome back to another Antler&FeatherCo Podcast! On this week's show I sit down with Gunnar Emberg "The Hungry Huntsman." Gunnar is your friendly neighborhood butcher/high end wild game chef. We discuss the different factors that affect the flavor of your venison from age/sex, through the region the meat comes from. We also talk about what you can do with those lesser used parts of the deer,...

Welcome back Antler&FeatherCREW to LUCKY #13 On this week's show I have the pleasure to sit down with Eric from Okayest Hunter! We talk about a small but LOUD part of the hunting world. We discuss buck/deer/gear shaming and how we can combat it with one positive and sometimes humorous comment at a time! We also discuss different stages of a hunter and how we think many hunters could benefit fr...