Sportsmen's Empire - Whitetail Hunting

On this episode of Huntavore, Cast Iron Steve is back again to chat about heavy metal cookware and specifically camp kitchen setups.  We talk about making kitchens portable,  a whole range of equipment we use or wished we used, how calories at the campsite don’t count, and our favorite camp meals and extra fancy desserts to be served fireside. Steve and Nick first break into what makes cast iron s...

This week John is joined by Bryan Zabitski of Ten Point Crossbow Technologies for an in depth look into the world of horizontal bows. The two talk about the history of the company, how Ten Point bows are made in America, and of course some products and hunting tips. Also covered are questions like bolts vs arrows? Is it all about speed? How far is too far? And does price equal performance? This ep...

In this episode we chat with Dan Donovan, one half of the husband and wife team that founded  the Musky Fool Fly Fishing Co., the world’s first fly shop dedicated to musky. We cover how to get started musky fishing, the gear you need to chase musky on the fly, and musky conservation efforts. Check out more from the Musky Fool Fly Fishing Co. at muskyfool.com and on instagram @muskyfool.   Wisconsi...

Time to take inventory! In this episode the boys sit down to talk about hanging trail cameras.  It is that time of year where you need to consider where, when and how to place your cameras in order to gain intel on what is happening on your piece of private or public land that you hunt.  Topics discussed include how we use the camera, placement, why we think it is important to use them, affordable...

On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan talks with Bill Thompson of Spartan Forge about how years worth of research and data can help you predict deer movement.  For 30 years there have been studies and research taking place in North America  tracking deer movement. Is it weather? The moon? Time of year? Pressure? All of this data has been captured and calculated and now algorithms have...

This week we kick off a new series breaking down stories from Pennsylvania hunters who found success harvesting mature buck this past season.  With just shy of 1 million licensed hunters in PA, many of which are deer hunters, it can be a daunting task setting your sights on bucks that are 4 to 5 years of age or older.  What can be more difficult is taking the step to pass a young buck.  We encoura...

This week on the podcast Marcus welcomes in Ryan Knoll, the owner of Knoll Automation. The guys spend the first part of the conversation discussing the work that Ryan is doing with Knoll Automation and what led him down the path of working in manufacturing and starting his own business. From there, Ryan discusses how he got started in the outdoors in high school and has since cannonballed in and h...

Thanks for listening to this week's episode of the Southern Ground Hunting podcast. One thing we've not covered in depth is the use of trail cameras. As we get into the heat of summer, many of you are utilizing trail cams to gain inventory of the bucks in your area. Maybe you find yourself wanting to do that, but just have no clue how to even start. One person that truly sticks out when it...

On this episode of the Hunting Gear Podcast, Dan is joined by the host of the Backcountry Rookies podcast in a good old fashioned B.S. Session about some of the gear we all use on our backcountry western hunts. Then we give product an over-rated, under-rated, or accurately-rated  rating based on our experience using those products in the field. We discuss products like boots, socks, sleeping bags,...

This week on the show we do a tribute to all the dad's with a special Father's Day episode.  We talk through some of our favorite hunting and fishing memories with our dad.  We also tell a few stories about how our outdoor experiences with dad have shaped who we are as hunters. Jason and Jacob also share some experiences they have had with their kids in the outdoors.  Our dad sacrificed ma...

On this episode of the How To Hunt Deer Podcast we discuss one of the most important topics what is comes to hunting deer, and that is knowing the rules and regulations in the state that you plan on hunting in. We talk about hunter education programs, hunting season dates, and additional resources that can help you along the way. The is your first, and possibly most important, step in becoming a d...

Welcome to the "How To Hunt Deer" podcast. This podcast series was designed to educate those who are interested in becoming deer hunters. We cover a variety of topics like where to find deer, how to choose your weapon, and how to process your harvest. All this information will help you be more comfortable and confident in the field while hunting deer. This podcast was created and produced...

During this podcast, you will hear from two new landowners who are working diligently to get some habitat work completed. Since closing on the properties, time has been the limiting factor, but that is changing and projects are getting completed.  This podcast discusses how a new fencing project will be one of the most impactful projects on the farm as cows will be managed for the first time, oppo...

On this podcast, we get down into the weeds, literally. Its time to clearly define the difference between old fields and abandoned fields. At first glance, they may look similar, but the functionality of the two is far from equivalent. So please follow along with our social media post that highlights the two photos we discuss throughout this podcast. You will be examining photos from Southern Iowa...

This week on the Missouri Woods & Water Podcast, Andy & Nate talk with Mike Unruh about kayak fishing.  First, Mike gets into his background and how he started in the outdoors.  He also gets into his time in Hawaii and how that helped develop a deep love of fishing for him.  Kayak fishing is something that Mike enjoyed right away for several reasons and Mike gets into the benefits of kayak...

On this weeks episode of the Oklahoma Outdoors podcast, John tackles the obstacles of effectively killing mature whitetail bucks over bait. Feeders and bait are looked down upon by much of the hunting community, but when done lawfully it can be a great tool to manage one of America's favorite and most abundant game animals. To kill a mature buck over bait, there is a lot more to it than simply...

On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan chats with returning guest TW Norman about how "Placement & Timing" led to his success during the 2020 season. TW explains how putting in the time before, during, and after the seasons on the properties he has access to through scouting, shed hunting, digital mapping, and observation hunts led to him having one of his best seasons. He...

We've all read articles and seen videos about the ways to grow bigger antlers. Often times the conversation revolves around feeding programs, mineral stations, genetics, and the age of the animal. Well, all those may play a small role, what about stress? For many years we have been pondering the idea of how to quantitatively evaluate the stress placed on individual deer within a herd, obviousl...

This week we hosted a wonderful event in Northern Missouri with the National Deer Association and OnX Maps. This event we geared to the recreational landowner looking to improve their hunting property. We toured a client's farm who has worked diligently on improving his habitat. This opportunity provided all of the attendees the chance to review some killer habitat projects and learn from some...

On this episode of the DIY Sportsman podcast, Garrett talks to Greg Litzinger, who some of you might also know as the Bowhunting Fiend. Although he's located in the northeast, there are definitely many parallels from things that he sees and posts about compared to what Garrett sees in the upper Midwest. The conversation starts with discussions about scouting, summer plans, and tendencies and c...

This week on the podcast Marcus is joined by Andrew Schroeder. Andrew is the co-founder and CEO of 2% Certified Sasquatch Fuel. The guys talk about where the idea for the brand came from and how much work went into actually researching and producing the packaging Sasquatch Fuel comes in. With that research came a package that would breakdown outside without destroying the ecosystem if it were some...

This week we're talking with our friend from Tennessee and big buck killer, Matt Powell. Matt is a return guest to the show and a favorite among listeners. Likely because he is one of the most consistent bow hunters we've heard. Year in and year out Matt proves that his success in the whitetail woods is more than just luck. Matt takes bowhunting very seriously and uses precision in every d...

In this episode of the Ohio Huntsman Podcast, Jason & Jeff talk about to keep ticks off you and your family while enjoying time outdoors.  They discuss which chemicals are most effective at what concentrations.  The difference between tick insecticide products vs tick repellants.  Is DEET safe to use on your children?  Are other chemicals like permethrin, picaridin, and IR3535 safe to use.  As...

This week on the Missouri Woods & Water Podcast we have Dan Schultz with Cuddeback on to talk about trail cameras.  We get into Dan's hunting background and some general trail camera tips and tactics.  The meat of the show talks about the Cuddelink system, its features and usage, cell versus non cell systems, and alot more.  We also get into the deployment of the Cuddelink system and discu...

On this episode of South Dakota Unlimited, CJ talks with the first repeat guest on the podcast, Todd Heitkamp of Dakota Angler. Todd and CJ go over some tips for fishing the sweltering heat we’ve all been experiencing, and Todd gives an explanation about why weather fronts effect the bite and what we can do to optimize the time we have on the water. Head on over and visit them at the store in Siou...