Sportsmen's Empire - Whitetail Hunting

On last week’s episode, we began to prep everyone about the reality of food plotting challenges in 2022. The herbicides we typically use may be in short supply and expensive, and fertilizer won’t be much different. Mitch mentioned that planting a summer cover crop as a “green manure,” which will release nutrients mined by plant roots to the soil’s surface when terminated, as being a viable option....

Do you like jumbo perch and backstraps? Then this episode is for you. The boys are back and sit down to discuss KP’s and Tom’s trip up to Lake Gogebic and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.  They discuss how the week unfolded and how they had to adapt to the brutal conditions in order to be successful.  When conditions get tough it is important to keep up on gear, machines and remember safety.  They...

On this episode of the Hunting Gear Podcast, Dan talks with Nibal Achkar of APA Archery about their industry leading innovation in the compound bow market. Nadal walks us through the early days of APA Archey, why he decided to start a compound bow company and why being different was very important to him. Some call APA bows the "Swiss Army Knife" of bows with additional technology like kni...

On this episode of the Nomadic Outdoorsman Dan talks with Colorado mule deer fanatic Joel Crisman. Joel is a self taught western hunter that is passionate about chasing monster mule deer in Eastern Colorado. Dan and Joel talk about strategies for finding, stalking and Joel’s outdoor journey started in Iowa fishing for catfish and hunting small game and birds as a kid. After graduating HS he left I...

This week on the Southern Ground Hunting podcast we're kicking off turkey episodes with an in depth look at some of the biology of the wild turkey from Chris Creed. Chris has spent many years studying the turkey and giving seminars for hunters across the US. Today he's covering several topics, answering questions like: How well can a turkey see? How's their hearing? Can they actually s...

On this episode of the How to Hunt Deer Podcast, Josh talks with Zach Ferenbaugh from The Hunting Public about map scouting for whitetails. Map scouting has become an indispensable tool for serious whitetail hunters. Mapping apps allow you to dissect aerial and topo imagery to locate potential bedding areas, feeding areas, and travel routes the deer prefer. Until you actually put boots on the grou...

On this episode of The Western Rookie Dan talks with Mark Kenyon about Mark’s transition from hunting whitetail deer in Michigan to exploring western hunting opportunities. Mark is the CEO/Founder of Wired To Hunt.com, one of the largest independent whitetail hunting blogs on the web. In addition, he is also a freelance outdoor writer, contributing to such publications as North American Whitetail,...

On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan talks with David McElwain of Mississippi about tagging three bucks in a season he will never forget. David talks about the differences between the deer behavior he witnessed in the midwest and hunting the south. He talks about the opportunity to hunt in Wisconsin, and the rollercoaster of emotions he went through when he put a bad shot on a deer,...

This week’s episode is the culmination of a lot of hard work and dedication. Okay, more like the guys took the chance to sit around and shoot the bull with some of our friends around the Sportsmen’s nation. We will learn about how Dan Johnson prepares diligently for turkey season, how Nate uses high tech methods for monitoring deer movement, Parker’s highly sophisticated knowledge of dialects, and...

Sitting down this week on The Average Conservationist Podcast is Justin Wise. Justin is the Managing Partner of 2% Certified RPS Bancard. The guys discuss a wide variety of topics including the ins and outs of payment processing and how Justin was first introduced to the world of conservation. Growing up in a family of outdoorsmen, Justin learned the importance of conservation through hunting trip...

In this episode of the Wisconsin Sportsman Podcast, Josh talks with Jeff Pritzl about what can be learned from harvest statistics and hunter trends from the 2021-2022 whitetail deer hunting season. Jeff is the Deer Program Specialist for the State of Wisconsin. Each year, the DNR puts out reports based on harvest data and randomized hunter surveys. The DNR is currently compiling this information f...

Kicking off our coyote series this week on the Missouri Woods & Water podcast is a kick ass episode about thermal hunting versus day hunting with James O'Neill of O'Neill Ops. James comes on with the guys and breaks down all sorts of things as it relates to daytime hunting versus night hunting, specifically thermal hunting. We also talk about things like suppressors, rifle calibers, he...

In this episode, Jon Teater (Whitetail Landscapes), Anthony Barnum (Outdoor Writer), and Mark Cobb (Stihl Dealer) discuss important equipment to own for managing your hunting property. Buying the correct gear can save time, wear and tear, and your life. From chainsaws to chaps this episode explores different models from homeowner, ranch to professional equipment and how these are used afield. Maki...

On this episode of Huntavore, Nick is joined by The Intrepid Eater, Adam Berkelmans. Adam is a self taught cook who has a passion for wildgame, growing and foraging, and making amazing dishes out of both. Together, these guys chat about some deep topics related to self-sustainability, responsible meat-eating, and finish up on a fun way to serve wild game, in sushi rolls. All this and more on the n...

Did you know there are African safaris that are more affordable than a trophy elk hunt? Mckenzie Sims of Hunterz Hub is this weeks guest on the Oklahoma Outdoors podcast. Mckenzie has been fortunate enough to hunt all types of game from across the world. Originally from Wyoming, he has hunted more common destinations like Africa and New Zealand, but has also ventured into less touristy corners of...

On this episode of the Nomadic Outdoorsman Dan talks with Cody Mills, a passionate axis deer hunting guide, cowboy and whitetail/exotic game breeder from Texas. Cody started guiding with his dad on their family ranch when he was just 12 years old. He was quickly immersed into the world of giant whitetails, guiding axis deer hunts and encountering exotic big game animals. When Cody isn’t guiding fo...

On this episode of the Hunting Gear Podcast, Dan is joined by Greg Godfrey of Tethrd to discuss the saddle hunting market and their new products. The conservation kicks off with the guys talking about how saddle hunting is past the stage of being a fad and the evolution of the saddle hunting market as a whole. Greg also talks about how Tethrd has build an army of loyal customers in a short period...

With warmer temperatures approaching, cabin fever is beginning to wear off. Spring will be here before we know it, and too often food plot planters stall to prepare for planting and maintaining their fields. On this week’s episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman, Mitch shares detailed information for clover plot management, as well as weed control and fertility concerns everyone may face in 2022. To...

Serious whitetail hunters across the nation are hitting the woods in search of shed antlers. While our social media feeds fill up with piles of bone, it can be easy to become discouraged if we don’t have much to show for our efforts. If you want to become a better shed hunter, then this episode is for you! In this episode of the How to Hunt Deer podcast, Josh talks with Dwayne Jones of Shed Season...

On this episode of the DIY Sportsman podcast, Garrett discusses six benefits of spring scouting but also six pitfalls of spring scouting. It's never a bad idea to get out in the woods and cover some ground in early spring before the woods green up. But there is a risk to putting too much stock into certain aspects of what you learn. In years past, Garrett had chosen to hunt areas almost entire...

On this episode of the Nomadic Outdoorsman Dan talks with Jon Peters and his daughter Gracie about getting future generations involved in outdoor activities. Gracie is a nine year old spitfire of an “outdoorsgirl”. She loves naming both her weapons and the animals that she pursues. Gracie decided a year ago that she wanted to hunt. Although her parents never thought it would last, it has quickly b...

This week on Southern Ground Hunting we're talking with David Miller of West Virginia. We don't get the opportunity to talk about land management too often. Public land hunting really doesn't give a hunter the opportunity to do much in terms of land management. However, this week we're changing it up and covering David Miller's strategies for whitetail land management in mounta...

You're probably on at least one form of social media. Instagram, Facebook, and now Tic Tok receive our attention at least one time of day. Whether you're waiting on a flight to take off, taking a dump, or ignoring your kids, many of us take to scrolling to see what's going on in the world. As hunters and outdoorsmen we often follow some of favorite content providers, influencers, TV Sh...

This week is an important topic for all outdoor enthusiast in Ohio. Andrew was able to sit down and talk with Dr. Timothy McDermott of The Ohio State University, to discuss ticks in Ohio. Over the past couple decades, the number of species of ticks has increased to the current day known number of 5. Just a few years ago it was 1, then 2, and now 5! Each carries slightly different attributes, disea...

Sitting down this week with Marcus on The Average Conservationist Podcast is Damon Booth. Damon is the President of Chukar Chasers Foundation as well as the Founder and Co-owner of the Chukar Chasers brand. Damon opens up the conversation talking about the origin story of Chukar Chasers and what got him into it in the first place. The guys talk about the uniqueness of chukar hunting and how you an...