Sportsmen's Empire - Whitetail Hunting

While turkey season is winding down for many states across the country, things are really heating up in Wisconsin. Despite poor weather conditions for the recent Season B, Josh and his buddy Pierce were able to get two birds on the ground. The best part is, they’re just getting started! Josh and Pierce will be teaming up in the coming weeks in pursuit of the Driftless triple crown: turkeys in the...

In this podcast Tim Russell (Green Fire Forestry & Wildlife Services) and Jon Teater (Whitetail Landscapes) discuss the significance of chestnut trees and their benefit to wildlife. Tim details the history and science of chestnuts and how the landscape has changed as a result of the blight.  Previously, chestnuts provided an economic and wildlife benefit that is important to our country and is...

This week on the Missouri Woods & Water podcast, Nate & Micah get to talk with Justin Hampton of Ozark Traditions TV about his awesome turkey season. Justin goes through the ups and downs of the season and shows that sticking with it paid off for him in the end. You can also check out his season on their YouTube channel at the link below. Thanks for listening!     Ozark Traditions TV YouTu...

On this episode of The nomadic Outdoorsman Dan talks with fellow Missourian and avid outdoorsman Nick Hoerchler about his passion for deer and ducks. Nick is a 21 year old outdoorsman that is as addicted to hunting as a person can be. He grew up in Washington, Missouri where his grandpa taught him all about hunting from a very young age. In his first year bowhunting (12 years old) Nick only missed...

In this Point Blank Episode the original crew gets together on Cinco Da Mayo and is in a festive mood. Join Chris, Seth and Lauren for a deep dive into some HXP adventures. We talk about: getting thrown in Facebook Jail terrier trials getting chased by livestock while coonhunting Seth escaping abduction by a maple syrup guzzling Captain Hook BIG announcements for stuff in the pipeline Chris sings...

The boys from Bowhunting League are back for this episode of the Oklahoma Outdoors Podcast. Ben Harrison and Dan Porter are the brains behind the FREE nationwide archery contest known simply as the Bowhunting League. The BHL is made up of three person teams from all across the country that come together to compete for thousands of dollars worth of prizes, and did I mention that it's free to si...

On this episode of Huntavore, Nick is joined by once again, John Wallace, a new Regional Director for Delta Waterfowl and as we know him, Wildgame Cook. John and Nick catch up since last being on the podcast, unpack some of the popular spring forage here in the Midwest, mushroom prep, and some incredible spring dishes that are packed with the flavor. This conversation will have you take an extra l...

On this episode of the Hunting Gear Podcast, Dan talks with Jake Nelson of Summit Treestands about their brand and product line. The first and most recognizable products from their lineup is their climbing treestands that are known for their ease of use and comfort. Jake talks about specifics like their sound deadening technology, cable adjustability while climbing, and the design of their seat on...

On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan is joined by fellow podcaster Nate Thomas to talks about hunting coyotes, the turkey population, of course deer. Nate kicks off the episode by talking about how his love for coyote hunting is up there at the same level as deer hunting, mixed in with a little strategy as well. They guys also talk about the low turkey population in the areas they hu...

What seems to be the norm under private land is that more acres mean better hunting. It cannot be ignored that whitetails (and other wildlife) have a home range much larger than the size of the average Northeast parcel. But often, landowners complain about their inability to hold wildlife on their small property for the wrong reasons - efficiency. On this week’s episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsma...

On this episode of The Nomadic Outdoorsman Dan talks with Chandler Saultz, a die hard waterfowler from the heart of Missouri. Chandler grew up on Lake of the Ozarks hunting and fishing on his family farm. He started hunting when he was 9 years old, waterfowling at 18 and now at 31 he enjoys spending time outdoors with his family, friends, and bringing new people into the sport. In college he lived...

Ask ten different guys to name the best bow on the market for hunting whitetails and you’ll probably get ten different answers. When it comes to archery equipment, there is no such thing as one size fits all. There are a ton of variables to consider when choosing the right bow for you and the way you hunt. So how do you go about narrowing the field and finding the right bow? In this episode of the...

In this episode of the DIY Sportsman podcast, Garrett gives two hunt breakdowns from his recent Iowa hunt with Shane Simpson. On the first hunt, which ended in a successful setup, Garrett discusses the hunt details. However, perhaps more importantly, he dives into the decision making process of the access and set up pre-dawn, knowing exactly where to best position on the terrain for pulling the bi...

The Southern Ground Hunting podcast heads west this week. Parker and his Dad recap a successful turkey hunt to the desert of west Texas. While we're usually talking about hunting turkeys on public land, most people know that it's nearly not even doable to do so in Texas. Usually, people who want to mark Texas off the list have to settle for an outfitter, which can be very expensive. Howeve...

On this episode of The Western Rookie Dan talks about his failures, successes and lessons learned from his first few years hunting Elk and Mule deer out west.  Dan has been hunting and fishing in the midwest since he was 5 years old. He started off chasing squirrels and birds with a bb-gun and graduated to deer hunting with a 20 gauge shotgun when he was 12. Most of his life he has hunted East of...

This week on The Average Conservationist Podcast, Marcus sits down with Mark Haslam. Mark runs Southeast Whitetail as well as contributes various writings for Wired to Hunt. Mark and I recap the past two years since he first joined me on the podcast and spend a good amount of time discussing land management and new hunter recruitment. Mark and his family have been managing their farm for the past...

This week on the Ohio Outdoor podcast, the guys sit down and with Jacob Knight and Derek Towles from GoWild. Jacob is an experienced flyfisherman (is that a word?) and Derek has learned over the past few years from Jacob. The guys go through the basic gear needed to get into flyfishing. There is a lot involved with getting started but Jacob and Derek break it down to a manageable format.  The guys...

On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Tony Peterson is back on the podcast for an absolute random conversation about 1980's pop culture and of course deer hunting. The guys kick off the episode by talking who their actress crushes were when they were kids and video games like pac-man. The conversation turns to how they communicate with their wives leading up to a hunting trip. They ta...

This week on the Missouri Woods and Water podcast the guys get to talk with Zach Mixer about an awesome 2021 giant whitetail. We were lucky enough to meet Zach up at the Iowa Deer Classic and hear part of the awesome story about an unlikely Iowa giant. Zach gained access to a new piece of property last season which is always a nice surprise, but little did he know a 210" beast was living there...

In this podcast Todd Shippee (Empire Land Management) and Jon Teater (Whitetail Landscapes) explore some of the best practices for Food Plot establishment. Todd also discusses strategies for removing reed canary grass on the landscape. Spring food plots can be one of the more important activities this time of year. Todd discusses simple, effective methods to install food plots with limited equipme...

What’s the most important part of your archery hunting gear? Your bow? Your arrow rest? Your release? There’s a strong case to be made that one’s arrow and broadhead setup are the most critical pieces of gear for putting animals down quickly and ethically. After all, they’re the only part that actually touch the animals we’re targeting! There are lots of great arrow and broadhead options on the ma...

Big things are happening at the Oklahoma Outdoors Podcast this week. John has not one, but two exciting announcements on this episode so you are definitely not going to want to skip this one. One of those announcements has to do with this weeks guest Steve Alexander. Steve is the owner of Private Water Fishing, a north Texas based company looking to grow its presence across the Red River into Okla...

On this episode of The nomadic Outdoorsman Dan talks with fellow Sportsmen’s Empire podcaster and host of Pennsylvania Woodsman Podcast Mitchell Shirk about his love for podcasting, hunting and habitat. Mitchell has been tagging along on hunting trips since he was 4 years old. Around 10 he was able to start hunting himself. He would hunt and fish for anything with an open season but as time went o...

We just wrapped up opening weekend of turkey season here in Michigan and with that we thought it would be a great time to bring on Nick Otto from the Huntavore Podcast to talk about how to butcher, handle and prepare your harvest.  On this episode Lee and Nick talk about what cuts of meats you should be trying to save and butchering techniques for your wild bird.  Nick has dedicated himself to pre...

On this episode of the Hunting Gear Podcast, Dan talks with Dustin Knutson of Boyds Gunstocks about the importance of a well fitting gunstock. Dustin gives a brief history of Boyds as a company and his role within the company. He also talks about how their products work, the material they use and how easy it is to find a stock customized to fit your size and shooting style. This is an excellent ep...