Nine Finger Chronicles - Deer Hunting Podcast

In this episode, Dan Johnson and Jason Thibodeau discuss hunting strategies and when to stay or move to a new spot. They talk about the importance of knowing when does come into heat and how it can increase your chances of success. They also discuss the use of trail cameras and how to interpret nocturnal activity. They share their experiences with hunting specific spots and how long to give a spot...

In this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles podcast, host Dan Johnson interviews Jon Teater from Whitetail Landscapes about habitat management for hunting properties. They discuss the importance of understanding the complex environment that deer live in and how it affects their behavior. Teater explains that the most common goal for clients is to shoot bigger quality deer, but this goal can be a...

In this episode, Dan Johnson and Jeremy Dinsmore discuss the challenges of balancing hunting with family and work responsibilities. They share personal stories and insights about being busy parents and how it affects their hunting pursuits. They also talk about the importance of setting up trail cameras and mock scrapes to gather information about deer movement and behavior. The conversation highl...

In this conversation, Dan Johnson and Joe Jones discuss the challenges of balancing work and family with their passion for the outdoors. They also provide an update on Joe's pursuit of a particular buck and his efforts to gain access to a 200-acre property. Joe shares his strategies for patterning the buck and his excitement about the new hunting opportunity. In this conversation, Joe and Dan...

Graham from Vortex discusses hunting and shooting experiences, including the Vortex Ambassador Summit and the challenges of shooting a handgun. They also talk about the culture at Vortex and the passion for hunting and shooting among the employees. Graham shares his upcoming hunting plans in Wisconsin and South Dakota, with a focus on whitetail deer. They also discuss the differences between white...

In this solo episode, Dan Johnson discusses his plans for the upcoming hunting season. He talks about transitioning from youth baseball to football and other activities for his kids, as well as his own preparations for hunting. He mentions the products and partners he will be using, such as Tethered, Wasp Archery, Vortex Optics, Feed Hub, Code Blue Sense, Huntworth, and Reveal. Dan also shares som...

In this episode, Nate Krick discusses his upcoming hunting plans and experiences. He talks about his recent lease in Nebraska and the process of finding and negotiating a lease. Nate also shares his transition to shooting a traditional bow and the challenges he has faced. He discusses his strategies for hunting with a traditional bow and the adjustments he has made in his hunting approach. In this...

In this episode of the Hunting Gear Podcast, host Dan Johnson interviews Gregg Farrell from Tactacam about their new camera, Reveal. They discuss the company's history, the current rain situation in Wisconsin, and their personal hunting plans for the year. They then dive into the details of Tactacam's transition from action cameras to trail cameras, focusing on the reliability and ease of...

In this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan Johnson interviews Jeff Sturgis about habitat management and hunting strategies. They discuss the challenges of managing deer populations in areas with high hunting pressure and the importance of strategic hunting practices. Jeff shares his experiences with habitat management and the role it plays in attracting and keeping mature bucks on a proper...

In this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, host Dan interviews Chris B, an experienced archer and bowhunter. Chris shares his background in hunting and archery, starting from a young age with his father. He discusses his journey into competitive archery and the mental and physical aspects of the sport. Chris also talks about the characteristics of a good archer and offers advice for bowhunters...

In this conversation, Dan Johnson and Jacob Coons discuss the challenges and logistics of hunting, particularly when it comes to planning and preparation. They talk about the importance of aligning objectives and expectations when hunting with others, as well as the need for thorough planning and research. They also touch on the significance of understanding rules and regulations, including those...

John Hudspeth discusses hunting in Oklahoma and Texas, including the recent increase in non-resident hunting prices in Oklahoma. He also talks about the challenges of hunting with a young child and the impact of weather conditions on deer populations. The conversation then shifts to the topic of chronic wasting disease (CWD) and Oklahoma's plan to release captive deer that are deemed CWD-resis...

On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Adam Parr joins Dan to discuss their experiences with elk hunting in Colorado. They catch up on life and reminisce about past hunting trips. They also discuss the recent law change in Colorado that restricts non-residents from buying over-the-counter archery elk tags. The conversation explores the increase in hunting pressure from non-residents and th...

In this episode, Dan Johnson interviews Brett Konen about hunting in Kansas. They discuss the expectations for hunting in Kansas, the impact of the recent public land cell camera ban, the increasing cost of hunting land, and the best time to hunt in Kansas. They also talk about terrain features, access to private and public land, and the effectiveness of calling and rattling during the rut. Takeaw...

In this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles podcast, host Dan Johnson interviews Kevin Creeley, a firefighter and avid hunter from Virginia. They discuss Kevin's career as a firefighter and how it allows him to have a flexible schedule for hunting. Kevin shares his journey into hunting, starting with fishing with his grandmother and then transitioning to dog hunting and muzzleloader hunting....

On his episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan is once again joined by the one and only Tony Peterson to discuss their crazy lives, and e-scouting. Not sure why Tony keeps coming back as a guest but he keeps "YES". This is great, because Dan can't find anyone else to hop on the show. The guys talks about Tonys mental state and how it is affected by the hate-filled death metal he lis...

On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan is joined by returning guest Bob Polanic to take a deep dive in to the ever changing landscape of cellular trail cameras. Dan and Bob discuss the some of the new rules and regulations that have recently changed in Iowa, Kansas, and Kentucky. The guys also dive in to the ethical usage of hunting technology, if we will start to see additional trail...

On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan breaks down what he looks for in hunting spots while e-scouting public land. Recently, Dan found out that he finally drew a Kansas archery tag. He has never hunted Kansas, so he is starting from scratch when it comes to finding places to hunt. Because this is an out of state hunt, Dan is going to rely heavily on using digital maps to e-scout the p...

On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan is once again solo venting his ideas and frustrations to his listeners. The first part of this episode is dedicated his disinterest in "Hunting Masterclass" themed content. Dan feels there is no shortcuts to becoming a better deer hunter, specifically bowhunting. Time in the woods is the best and most effective method of learning. Then, Da...

This episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles is all about favorite pre and post-hunt meals, snacks, and other food traditions surrounding hunting. There is nothing better than a vey large and very delicious breakfast after a cold morning hunt. Also important, making sure you have the right snack in you pack for the extended time spent in the treestand. Lastly, making sure your bowel movements while...

On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan gives us an update on how his spring is going and what is on his deer to-do-list. On Dan's list of things to do includes a little bit of habitat work that will improve cover, setting up mineral locations for summer inventory, moving treestands to better ambush points, and getting trail cameras ready to be places in their summer starting points...

On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan is joined by returning guest Bob Polanic for a good old fashioned BS Session. The guys get in to a great conversation about out-of-state hunts, how broken their bodies are, and more planning for the upcoming season. Elk hunting, mule deer hunting, whitetails, and expectations we set for ourselves during the hunting season. Another great episode, y...

If you live in the midwest or the south and haven't done any scouting this year, I hate to say it, but you missed out on the perfect time of the year to scout. With that said scouting now is still better than no scouting at all. On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan gives his opinions about what we should all be doing right now to find better hunting locations for the fall. Dan ta...

On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan is joined by John Stallone of HOWL For Wildlife to discuss hunting ethics and conservation. John and Dan dives in to topics and questions like... "When does the use of trail cameras become unethical?", different weapons like crossbows, and if it is possible for hunters who disagree on specific rules and regulation to find common ground? Th...

On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan is once again joined by Mark Kenyon to discuss different deer hunting scenarios. Like always, the guys kick off this episode with a little BS Session talking about some of their favorite memories surrounding bands and songs of their youth. Then after all the nonsense is over the guys do a deep dive discussing different deer hunting strategies. Top...