Raised Hunting

We are back at it again folks! Another hunting season has begun, and we are excited to bring you guys what we have coming up! While fly fishing in Wyoming, we sat dow for you guys to break down what is coming up next for Raised Hunting before the best hunting season rolls around! Warren and Easton get the opportunities to go on some epic hunts out west! Mule deer and elk or are the brain now but w...

As we always say, we love having guests on the podcast. This week we didn't just have any guest, we have Ike Eastman, Son and owner of the Eastman's Hunting Journal, with us out in Wyoming. We talk about the history of the Eastman's and where hunting can take each and every one of us. Tune in for another great episode of The Raised Hunting Podcast!

We all love seeing our big bucks grow every year. We love seeing them on the hoof and on trail cameras during the season and in the summer. It's safe to say that a lot of deer hunters love to see an eight point buck. Now, there is some debate on whether or not that eight will always stay an eight point. This topic came to us in the comments, and we wanted to use our evidence to bust this myth....

Lets face it, every hunter is always out chasing the biggest buck they can during hunting season. You spend all summer scouting, and checking trail cameras. You have your stands set and you are ready to rock. When that first cold front of the year comes in and rut is in full swing, it is game on! What happens when you don't see him as often, or see hardly any bucks for that matter, or any buck...

Hunting is world of repetition, patience, and time. It is countless hours of preparation, that can be narrowed down to three months, to even just a matter of seconds. Within the amount of time we take for hunting and the successes we have, we can still make mistakes. Everyone can make a mistake that can prove to be crucial to harvesting your target buck. We wanted to tackle some of the major mista...

As we inch closer and closer to deer season, we are checking cameras more, looking for velvet slobs, and checking for sign on properties. Most of the time while checking for sign, we are looking up. We are picturing where to put our tree stands to give us the best shot on that big buck. So that leaves the question, what are we looking for in the "perfect" tree to hang a stand in? We brea...

When you are hunting, the moments after you shoot can become the most nerve racking. For a lot of hunters, we tend to have a "blackout" moment when we pull the trigger, loosing sight of where we hit the animal. That question of "did I make a good shot", starts running circles in your mind. It is a cycle that many, if not all hunters go through. You can make a bad shot, and back...

In the hunting world, it has been taught that deer urine is the true deer lure. It has been around for decades, and has always been "trusted" to bring in your big bucks. However, the inconsistent success with deer urine makes using it seem like a waste of time. Like we have done before, we wanted to give you guys another break down on how glandular scents work. With deer season inching c...

Deer management on your land can be a tall task. You have a various amount of challenges to face when trying to grow your deer score and population. You may have neighbors, an over population of deer, you may not have a way to hold your deer, or you lease or hunt your ground with friends.. The possibilities are endless. Let's say you are looking to manage your herd, but are growing in hunting...

In today's day and age, hunting land can be hard to come by. Is it still possible to get permission, absolutely. However, land in certain states can fly off the counter with hunters from other states leasing out the best chunks. Some pieces were ones you couldn't hunt , and others you had the permission, but were bought out from under you. For those that hunt next to these leases, it can b...

We have all been hunting in the woods and heard the sound of a doe throwing a fit, blowing her head off, and stomping her feet. It is one of the most annoying sounds to a hunter. She has caught your wind and you got busted big time. Your buddies back at breakfast may tell you that you needed better scent control. You tell them, your clothes were scent free, you sprayed before you walked in the woo...

As you all know by listening to this podcast, we love to cover the controversial topics of the hunting world. This topic could start brawls in just about every hunting lodge you go to. Today we wanted to sit down and discuss why we believe crossbows should not be allowed during the archery deer season. Since 1934, when hunters were granted with the first archery deer season, traditional bows have...

Those who have hunted long enough would love to get inside the mind a of a deer. We want to learn their patterns, their behaviors, habits, the whole nine yards to be able to put ourselves in the tree above them. You spend countless hours in the woods just to learn them a little bit at a time. Well now it seems that hunters may have gotten a small hint of how to understand these whitetails. A recen...

If you have hunted long enough, then you know there are major differences in hunting different states. Hunters all across the country are hunting different subspecies of turkeys, elk, and whitetails. Each hunter faces different challenges when hunting their areas, whether that is the caliber of the animal, the terrain, or in most cases, the quantity of animals to hunt or even land to hunt. Our goo...

Bucket list hunts can be hard to come across. When that opportunity arises, it can make the wait worth your while. Easton was able to cross one bucket list hunt off this past month, going to Idaho for a spot and stalk bear hunt. The five day hunt in the high country with his guide from Wind River Outfitters, proved to be incredibly tough but great experience. From rocky terrain, to switching to hi...

As summer has now rolled in, many of us are full of anticipation hoping to find a giant buck. Whether you are looking for a past survivor or some new blood in the herd, you are getting that rush of anticipation. As the velvet grows on your bucks, the chess game begins. The major question is, where do you start? We sat down on this podcast to go over some of our theories and experiences! We cover o...

Summer weather is upon us, and the long wait has begun. Even though the wait is long, there is still plenty of work to be done. We get questions all the time asking what we do during the summer to be ready for fall bucks. We wanted to give you guys a breakdown of our pre-deer season strategies and bring you some helpful tips to get the edge on your target buck. From doing inventory of your bucks,...

When it comes to the idea of booking new hunts, it can be very exciting. The hunt may be one on your bucket list, it may be a hunt for you and your friends, or you may be looking for a new species. However, the logistics that go into planning a Western hunt can pose a huge barrier! The most difficult part can be simply getting started. Like many new hunters, or hunters looking to experience a new...

We here it all the time, "how old you think he is"? Many hunters will argue over the answer. The question, "how old is this deer"? Most hunters tend to have an opinion on the subject. They have either learned from charts, friends, hunting professionals, or just their own experiences. The bigger question is, how many of their ages are correct. Can we truly base the age of a deer...

April has come and gone. For a lot of states, we are in the last ditch effort to try and get one more turkey tagged filled. Toms are going quiet, hens are going to nest, and the hunting is getting much harder. So what can be some of the best ways to get on these pesky late season gobblers? Well we wanted to help with that! We employed two more late season strategies over the weekend, that proved t...

Spring thunder is in full swing, and thunder chickens are gobbling their heads off across the country. In some states, hunters may still be seeing birds fired up and causing chaos. While others like us here in Iowa, are beginning to face the late season struggles. Has weather been the problem, are your turkey numbers down, or are you just simply doing battle with pressured birds and your neighbor?...

With a double on opening day by David. Easton and Warren looked to catch up and put turkeys on the ground during opening week. With the deer slayer Joey looking for his first turkey with a bow, him and Easton set out to find some gobblers. The morning they got was incredible! Joey and Easton capitalize on a set up making it the second double of the season for the Raised hunting crew, and the first...

It is the moment we have been waiting for here in Iowa, turkey season is finally here! After hunts in Nebraska and Alabama, the Raised Hunting crew gets to target birds right here at home. For Warren and Easton, Mother Nature gave them a fit and rained on their parade. The crappy conditions kept the boys inside while David a few miles a way was in for one heck of a morning! After being set for a h...

The time to hunt thunder chickens is upon us! With turkey hunts in Alabama and Nebraska under our belts this year, we experienced two very different styles of hunting turkeys. David took the usual route of setting up a decoy spread and hunting from a blind, while Easton sat against the Alabama timber armed with only a call. With the Iowa turkey season coming in hot on April 10, we wanted to break...

For a lot of hunters, going on a hunt out west is a dream come true. It's a true chance to be away and see things you have never seen before, screaming bulls, mountainous terrain, and just a vast open new world. It can also be a grueling environment if you are not properly prepared to embrace it. A lot of first time Western hunters may not know the best gear or the correct supplies to pack for...