Overdrive Outdoors Podcast

This week we have part 2 of the conversation between Kevin and Steve Criner. If you haven't yet listened to last weeks episode, make sure you do! This week, Kevin and Steve discuss topics like- AR vs Bolt guns Calls used throughout the years Calibers Steve prefers Hand calls vs Electronic calls Night hunting with lights Steve's custom rifle company- dogsoldierarmory.com Legend Precision Optics And...

This week, Kevin is joined by the One and Only Dog Soldier, Steve Criner. They start out talking about the "OGs" of the coyote hunting industry, the guys who pioneered the sport that we love so much. Steve then tells us about his childhood, coming up with hunting on both sides of the family, and what hunting meant to them back then. He then goes into the story of when he first got interested in co...

This weeks story is a good one. In 2021, Dennis Wilhelm was in a motorcycle accident that stopped his heart, twice. His future was unknown, but only for a short time. He spent 10 1/2 days in the hospital with an expected stay of over 3 months, and was immediately working on getting himself back into the woods with his Dad and brother. Topics discussed include- Hunting memories from a young age His...

This week, Kevin Rought and Josh Mapes talk with Jeremy and Brecken Kennedy. Brecken, 13 years old, was able to take his very first whitetail this past Sunday, so we wanted to hear the story! Topics discussed include- Property setup/habitat food sources buck to doe ratios seen while hunting shooting doe Caliber/ammo choice feelings after the shot and after recovery and more! Thank you all so much...

This week, Kevin talks with Foxpro staff member Richard Gonzales from Utah. Rich tells Kevin about his life growing up in Vermont and then moving to Utah, chasing after elk, mule deer, whitetails and of course, predators. They discuss- Terrain Rich hunts Black Diamond Optics Favorite game animal to hunt/eat Favorite calibers Calling tactics based on time of year Equipment Rich uses Staffing for ou...

Today, November 4 2022, was actually not a bad day. I did not see a ton of deer, but I did see deer. I got away from my cameras and set up where I suspected the travel to be, and I was right for the most part. Bad winds forced me from the tree early this morning, after a 1.5 year old spike busted me at 30 yards. I figured if he did it, the big one would also. I scouted for a bit with my setup on m...

Thursday, November 3 2022...day 7 of my 2022 Rutcation. I cant help but feel like I wasted time this whole week. Not that the hunting was a waste, I love it too much out there. But the back and forth, skip around a few miles at a time and try to find deer..when I've seen deer in certain areas, multiple times. Why can't I talk myself into hunting SIGN like I always did before. Instead my mind is al...

Mike Luttrull joins me tonight to talk about tomorrows plans. Wednesday November 2 was a much better day in the woods. The deer were active and the bucks were out looking, however I was mainly on a mission to SEE a shooter buck so I could move in on the next attempt. It worked, as I was able to lay eyes on one I would gladly bring home to the family at around 10:45, cruising the edge of a small fi...

I was able to be in a tree 3 times the last 36 hours. Halloween morning as well as the entire day of November 1st. I find myself struggling chasing trail cameras and scouting less, but I need to make a change to that system. I know where some doe have been using every morning, and I have tried to use that to my advantage, but a mistake in my setup in the morning of Nov 1 may have ruined my chance...

Todays rutcation report shows a little better movement, but not from the bigger bucks. Scrapes showed less activity today but the little bucks were chasing pretty decent in the evening. Still seeing a few doe out feeding without being harassed. Still hearing reports around the state of good bucks being taken while chasing doe, but I believe we are still a few days from the really good stuff. Thank...

Rutcation report 10-29-22 Very little activity for us today, we did see a small buck chasing 2 doe around at 10:45 am and I saw 1 doe by herself at 7:55. Scrapes were active overnight, but none were active today in daylight. Multiple reports of bucks chasing hard around the state and some very nice deer being taken. Finished the day butchering and canning Thursday nights doe. Thank you all for lis...

This is a new idea I am trying. Every day I intend to record a short episode and release it for that night for you all to follow along with me. I will report what I have seen as far as pre rut- rut activity and the outcome of every days hunt. This episode covers the evening of 10-27-22 as well as 10-28-22. Please hit subscribe and follow along with me this week! Thank you all so much for listening...

This week, Kevin and Josh sit down and discuss Kevin's recent trip to Ohio looking for some buckeye coyotes with the Mountain Lodge Outdoors crew. They also talk about Josh's recent venture of learning to can venison, and using venison in different ways than he typically would. Topics discussed include- Terrain change between MI and OH Calling sequence Calling multiple fox Learning to use a pressu...

This week Josh and Kevin talk with Joseph Davis of the Generations to Hunt Podcast. we discuss Joe's' background in hunting and the outdoors, the Generations to Hunt podcast and recent hunting adventures including the recent hunt with the Bowhunter Chronicles group. Thank you for listening and please like and subscribe

This week, Kevin sits down and talks with Michael Smith and Nate Sadler of S&S Predator Impact. Topics discussed include- How S&S was started First experiences coyote hunting Property Access Gear used then vs now Firearm choices/ ammunition Goals and much more! Be sure to check out S&S Predator Impact on Facebook, and if you haven't yet please subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen! Thank yo...

This week, we continue our conversation with Joe Griffin about his Alaskan Dall Sheep hunt. Topics discussed include- Preparation Pack needs- food/water Clothing needs Worldwide Trophy Adventures What makes a ram LEGAL for harvest Elevation of the animals and much, much more! Thank you so much Joe for taking the time to talk with us, and be sure to check out the video of his hunt on the HuntWise y...

This week, Josh and Kevin sit down and talk with Owen, Josh's 10 year old son, as well as Joe and Chase Griffin. Chase and Owen both had success during the 2022 youth hunt, and we talk about how those hunts both went down. The guys talk about the firearms they chose for their hunts, as well as bullet selection and results. We also get to hear about Joe's childhood and how he decided he wanted to b...

This week, Kevin sits and talks with Marno Muller, from Africa. Marno was born and raised in Africa, and he was born into a hunting family. Marno took his first animal, an Impala, at the age of 6 years old. Topics they discuss include: PAC (Problem Animal Control) hunting His favorite animal to hunt and eat Poachers Size/types of farms he hunts What happens with all the meat? and much, much more!...

This week, Kevin sits and talks with Dave Lehmkuhle of D.L calls. D.L calls is a hand call company started right here in Michigan around 1990, specializing in predator calls. His calls can be found at Jays Sporting Goods, as well as FPS Archery in Cadillac MI. Dave tells us about how he saw his very first coyote in 1984, and how he couldn't believe what he was seeing because coyotes were not commo...

This week, Kevin and I sit down and talk with my wife, Alishia, all about what its like being married to a person addicted to the outdoors. Topics we discuss include: Learning to eat wild game compared to store bought meat Time spent away from family and how it effects our spouse/partner Expectations vs reality Costs of wild game vs store bought Evolving TOGETHER and more! Give it a listen, let us...

This week, Kevin and Josh talk with Toby and Ray, owners of Dirty Little Secret Outdoor Products. Dirty little secret "Jackhammer" is a mineral mix formulated to help give deer their needed vitamins/minerals to keep a healthy herd, while also being an attractant to keep deer in your hunting area. Topics we discuss this week include: How long they have been using/testing mineral blends What is invo...

This week, Josh and Kevin sit and talk with the newest addition to the Overdrive Outdoors crew, Brad Bingham. Brad was born in Idaho, but moved to Washington at age 5 when his dad took a new position. Brad wasn't raised around hunting, but when he was playing college football in Montana, he made friends with people who were into hunting and fishing. He later moved to Michigan in February 2021, and...

This week, Kevin sits down and talks with Kevin Kinzer of GSL Technologies. Topics they discuss include: how long GSL has been in business Materials used Life expectancy of your suppressor The process to purchase your suppressor "Wet Can" and how it works Cleaning suppressors/maintenance Advantages of owning/using a suppressor and much more! Thank you all so much for listening, and be sure to chec...

This week, Josh sits down and talks with Timmy Ray and Chance Stalcup from North Carolina. These guys are serious predator hunters, and we go in depth to break down their calling style, rifle setups and approach to coyote hunting. We talk wind directions, using vocals to call coyotes, and how they patterned a black coyote to eventually put in in their truck. Chance is an active duty marine, and Ti...

This week, Kevin sits down and talks with Mr. James Bostock, owner of Boss Predator Acoustics. B.P.A produces high quality sound files for your electronic caller, and he takes the time to talk about why he started creating his own sounds, and how that turned into a company. James talks about his early years in Virginia, and how he used to hunt solely for the peace and quiet, living in a house with...