Nine Finger Chronicles - Deer Hunting Podcast

We all have a story to tell about the journey we have taken as a hunter. Whether you hunt elk and mule deer out west or ambush whitetails from a tree stand, out stories all revolve around the love and passion we have for mother nature. On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles Podcast, I interview Indiana native Zach hunt about his journey through life as a whitetail hunter. We talk about how...

We kick this podcast off with today's guest Mitch Schmit of Wisconsin, talking about the path that led him to love bowhunting and the outdoors. We also discuss hunting while he was in college, transitioning from gun hunting to bowhunting, and his goals moving forward. Last but not least, we share our experiences about how the gun season drastically changes how the deer move on the farms we hun...

If you have listened to any of the previous podcasts with today's guest Lucas Cayko, then you know this dude is passionate about the outdoors. On this episode we ge the opportunity t catch up about his recent vacation to Alaska, paddlefish fishing, and of course whitetail hunting. We also discuss how he modifies his hunting strategy on the public ground he hunts on the banks of the Missouri Ri...

For those of you who are fortunate enough to own land and who are serious about improving the habitat to improve deer hunting, this is the perfect podcast for you. On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles podcast we are joined by fellow Iowan, Andy Orr, as we discuss the ins and outs of hunting property design and layout. Andy has been doing habitat improvement work for several years and shar...

Not gonna lie, I love interviewing people who share the same passion towards bowhunting that I do. On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles podcast, Dan chats with Louisiana native Hayward Ratcliff about growing up in a family that only hunted for meat, transitioning from compound to traditional archery, and why he loves bowhunting so much. We also discuss how stepped away from hunting in his...

One this episode Dan talks with certified public accountant, Dan Keller, about buying and selling hunting property while keeping an eye on your taxes. We discuss in detail about setting up your property basis and how that can benefit you if you ever decide to harvest timber off your property, as one example. We also talk about how families can pass on property to other family members without the r...

Right now in the hunting industry there is what I call a "marketing craze" going on surrounding coolers. On today's podcast I chat with my friend John Mulligan of Glacier Coolers about that craze and why guys and gals like us should even care. We discuss some of the Glacier products and some of the marketing strategies other cooler companies use to gat out attention. We also catch up a...

On this podcast we talk with Michigan native Lance Ogreen about a hunting trip to Iowa he was supposed to take with his brother. Due to a senseless tragedy, Lance's brother was not able to make the trip. However, Lance and a couple friend fulfilled the planning and after 4 years made the trip to Iowa a reality. We discuss the 3 years worth of studying maps, narrowing down hunting zones, identi...

Ladies and gentelmen, what we have here is another awesome B.S. Session podcast. Todays guest, Kraig Perlberg of Wisconsin chats with us about how his father helped open the door to the great outdoors through hunting and fishing. We discuss how he gained access to a primo piece of hunting ground through volunteer work while at college and some of the trial and tribulation he has faced learning to...

For many of you, public land is a necessity, without it hunting may not even be an option. On this episode, I chat with Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Minnesota board member Dan Born about the BHA is all about. We discuss the happenings at the recent BHA rendezvous in Boise, Idaho, and why the gathering left Dan feeling highly motivated to fight for public lands. We also introduce Dan in to the...

On this episode, we chat with Will Harnish of the outdoor app GeoPak where hunters can "Plan, track and recap your hunt with the premier app that enables high-tech GPS collaboration and real-time adventure like you’ve never had before. " - GeoPak Will shares with us how the app works, why it was designed, and gives specific examples of where this outdoor hunting app would be useful for in-...

It's time once again for a good old fashioned B.S. session. On today's episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles podcast we chat with John Iannacone, from eastern Pennsylvania, about a variety of different topics that revolve around hunting in a highly populated area. John shares with us the details of his hunting property, sharing it with multiple hunters, and what it takes to become successf...

There comes a point for some us when we have to make a decision on whether or not we want to continue to "just hunt" or to become something more. On today's Nine Finger Chronicles podcast we talk with Michael Fuchs about his transition from being just another hunter, to transforming in to a mature buck killer. We discuss what made him want to change his hunting strategy and why, where...

This is one of my favorite interviews. Travis Glassman, a Kansas native, has been on the podcast multiple times and on this episode he chats with me about hunting in the flatlands of the prairie states. We discuss family, hunting strategy using a decoy, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Our Sponsors: * Check out Outdoorsy and use my code NFC for a great...

Many of us dream about hunting species other than whitetail. On this episode, Dan chats with Nate Kendall of Tennessee about planning his first ever public land pronghorn antelope hunt with his father. We discuss the research he had to do to select a state, hunting unit, all the way down to where to camp and ultimately hunt. We also talk in detail about the the logistics of the hunt, like tags and...

On this episode, we chat with New Jersey native Craig McGovern about not only being new to whitetail hunting, but preparing for his first ever elk hunt as well. We discuss how and why he picked Colorado, how he narrowed down what elk unit he wanted to hunt, long distance scouting techniques, and other resources he is using to get the best knowledge of the units he has on his list. We also talk abo...

Fourth times the charm as we are once again joined by Justin Zarr of Bowhunting.com and Bowhunt or Die. This is a good old fashioned B.S. Session where we discuss the recent happenings between YETI and the NRA. We also chat about the love hate relationship some people have with crossbows and where they fit within the hunting season. Lastly we share our views on shot placement on whitetails and div...

How far do you typically travel to hunt? On this episode I talk with Ian Eckerstorfer of Virginia about the logistics of traveling to his family farm in Wisconsin multiple times a year. We discuss the obstacles of trying to manage a farm when living over 1000 miles away, how he travels with hunting gear through the airports, as well as what times of year and why he makes those trips. Learn more ab...

Every once in a while we have one of those years where everything seems to go right. But it's not too often when one is successful on their very first hunt for a new species. On this episode Dan talks with Joe Marcello of Pennsylvania about a very memorable 2017 hunting season where he was able to harvest his first Canadian black bear, his first Colorado mule deer, and an awesome Ohio whitetai...

Is there a specific hunting process one could put in to place, that if followed correctly, would result in accomplishing their hunting goals? On this episode, I am joined by Mark Kenyon of Wired To Hunt and Justin Zarr of Bowhunting.com. We discuss in depth the process we all take when approaching every bowhunting season. We break down the set of steps to killing three different categories of deer...

On this podcast we chat with a Michigan bowhunter who would like to remain anonymous, about how to gain hunting rights on private property. We cover everything you need to know including how to locate the property, identifying the land owner, doing your research, and how to make a good first impression. We go in to detail about how to dress, what to say, and how to find common ground with the prop...

On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles podcast, we chat with Oklahoma native, John Hudspeth, about growing up deer hunting on the Texas and Oklahoma boarder and the difference between Southern and Northern Texas. He shares with us some stories about his first couple deer hunting seasons, when he became a "serious" bowhunter, and talks about hunting on property that is also an active...

On this episode, I chat with returning guest Dan Course from Texas about what he has learned over the last couple years building his own arrows. We discuss why he decided to build his own arrows, the learning curve, and the pros & cons of tinkering with your own gear. On a side note, we talk about donating deer meat to the less fortunate, what the wives think of our hunting obsession, recap Da...

Back again, my good friend Justin Zarr of Bowhunting.com and the Bowhunt or Die webshow stops by to discuss dedicating an entire season to a specific category of deer. We talk about passing younger deer in hopes of connecting on a mature buck, hunting for antler size, the risk of passing deer, and much more. We then each share a story about what happens when we decided to pass small bucks to shoot...

Jeff Lindsey of The Lindsey Way stops by the podcast to chat about his love of hunting and how that has shaped him in to the man he is today. We discuss how his dad got him in to hunting, his first archery harvest, and how he has evolved as a hunter throughout the years. We also talk about how he plans on getting his children in to hunting, how trail cameras changed the way he hunts, reading outdo...