Sportsmen's Empire - Whitetail Hunting

If you have ever dreamed of that once in a lifetime type hunt, you have probably looked into the complicated world of draw tags and preference points. On this weeks episode, John breaks down what these hunts are, how preference point systems work, and what you need to do to get started. Whether you want to hunt Oklahoma elk, Utah Bison, or those big Iowa whitetails, there is something for everyone...

On this very first episode of South Dakota Unlimited, CJ introduces himself and how this podcast came to be, and will let you, the audience know what to expect from future episodes and topics that will be covered in episodes to come. Please check us out on Facebook and Instagram and subscribe to this podcast wherever you can get your podcasts from!   South Dakota Unlimited is Powered by Simplecast...

Repeat guest Cragg Fitz, formerly of Realtree and Trained Assassins dealt with major life impacts during 2020, like many Americans. While his journey with both of those groups came to a close, his journey to a fitter, healthier, and happier life was just beginning. Now after dropping significant weight, Cragg is using his following to impact other people by kickstarting their weightloss in a big w...

Dan chats with fellow Sportsmen's Nation podcaster Chad Ryker of the Backcountry Rookies about his jump in to big game western hunting.  The guys kick off the episode by talking about how Chad , an Indiana native, was introduced to the outdoors and how he put hunting to the side for a bit while in high school and after joining the Army after 9/11. As a fan of long range shooting, he ran in to...

On this episode of the Hunting Gear Podcast, Dan talks with Sportsmen's Nation contributor Parker McDonald of the Southern Ground podcast about the turkey hunting gear and equipment they use throughout the season. The conversation revolves around everything from  what weapon they prefer, what shotgun  shell the like, decoys, the difference between slate calls, diaphragms calls, and box calls a...

On this week's episode Marcus is joined by Justin Bubenik. Justin is an all around avid outdoorsman as well as a Committee Member for 2%. The guys talk about Justin's upbringing in the PNW and where he found his love for fly fishing and bird hunting. Justin spends much of his free time giving back to a variety of conservation organizations but really enjoys being able to mentor the youth t...

This week on the show we discussed both HR 8 and HR1446.  These proposed bills both have direct impacts on anyone who owns and/or plans to own a firearm.  HR 8 is titled "The Bipartisan Background Checks act" and would prohibit a firearm transfer between private parties unless a licensed gun dealer first takes possession of the firearm in order to complete a background check.  However, the...

In this episode we have Jared Bloomgren on the podcast. He has spent a lot of time in the field with the main goal of becoming a more proficient outdoorsman.  Jared lives for the adventure and including his family on the hunt. In this episode we cover his research process from start to finish when it comes to hunting a new area. I hope you enjoy the show.  To view more content from Jared visit:  I...

On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan talks with Missouri public land hunter Jonathan Payne about his life as a bowhunter. The guys discuss Jonathan's introduction to hunting in the mountains of California chasing mule deer with his family. Then halfway through his teens  his family packed up and moved to Missouri.  Jonathan admits that there is a big difference between spot and s...

What do you do when you receive the results from your recent soil test? It's a question we certainly get all the time and we know it's a common problem for land managers. We sit down this week to discuss soil sampling, soil health fads, and best management practices to improve your soil fertility, grow healthier food plots, and avoid time consuming mistakes. Mitt is an owner of Southern Ag...

After two weeks of deep conversations with two of the top wild turkey researchers we cover the importance of turning research information into well-managed habitat. Often times we find some folks have difficulty translating the podcast information directly into habitat plans. This is where the podcast will focus on ways that leading research can assist landowners with boots on the ground habitat e...

This week our guest is Ryan Frantz with Roughneck Retrievers.  Ryan talks about what goes into a great waterfowl dog and what he does inside his training program to accomplish that.  From puppy training to finished dog, Ryan gives great information about his process.  We also get into blood tracking and shed hunting training.  As both of those areas have become increasingly popular, Ryan discusses...

Clay Forst is back on this weeks episode to deep dive into Turkey hunting. Clay runs the hunting operation on the historic Stuart Ranch based out of Waurika Oklahoma. John and Clay talk all things turkey hunting, starting with pre season and going all the way into calling and hunting techniques. The guys throw in a few stories along the way and just have a great over all conversation. Give it a li...

Jeff Benda loves food.  Growing up as a kid on an AirForce Base,  he and his parents enjoyed their time at home in the kitchen.  Whether it was making their own, or hearing about a great new restaurant to try, food was a common event.  Jeff however couldn't realize his second dream of being an outdoors man until becoming an adult.  As a kid, he watched fishing and sport shows Sunday morning be...

We're on cloud nine! Turkey season is here in the great state of Alabama, and Parker has had a productive week. After not hearing any gobbles in his home range for the first couple of hunts, Parker decided to try out a new area that is supposed to be full of gobbling turkeys. In this episode, you'll hear some of the things that he did to capitalize on the birds. He talks about how having a...

On this episode of the Iowa Sportsman, Dan talks with long time friend Brent Rich about the upcoming Iowa turkey seasons. Several years ago on some public land in Northern  Iowa was the kick off of both Dan and Brent turkey hunting carriers. The guys break down some simple hunting strategies that they implement throughout the season as well as what they do when the hunting gets tough or they are d...

On this episode of the Hunting Gear Podcast, Dan chats with John Syverson of Block Targets about what makes a good archery target. John covers topics like the material they use in their targets and how that leads to longevity, the evolution of the BLOCK targets, ease of arrow removal, and much more.  If you have ever had archery target frustrations due to them only lasting one season, falling apar...

Joining Marcus today on the podcast is Ali Knapp. Ali is the President of 2% Certified Wisetail, located in Bozeman, MT. Being a native of Michigan, Marcus and Ali get to talk about the love they have for their home state and why it's oftentimes overlooked as a great place to spend time outdoors. Ali gives an in depth look at Wisetail, what it is they specialize in and how their customers are...

Over the past several years, I've started incorporating more and more ground setups into my hunting routine. Sometimes they're intentional, while other times they're impromptu, but they are always situational. In this episode, I dive into what makes a set up better or worse for a ground hunt as opposed to a hunt from a tree. Certainly there are obvious scenarios in which there are no s...

This week on the show we discuss the Outdoor Foundation's 2020 outdoor participation report.  The report created by the Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) and is published at the end of each calendar year and looks at the total number of Americans that report participating in outdoor activities during the year.  The first key finding of the report is that youth participation in outdoor activit...

This week we have Taylor Philpot on the show. Taylor is a disabled veteran so per state law he gets to hunt a day early. We got on birds fast! As most seasoned turkey hunters know, early season henned up field gobblers are some of the toughest to kill. In this episode we cover what we did that ultimately led to success at the end of the day.   Southern Ground Hunting is powered by Simple Cast. Lea...

On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan is once again joined by the Michigan Hunting Phenom, Bob Polanic.  Dan and Bob get in to the weeds about a variety of different topics surrounding the upcoming turkey season and why they don't get too excited about it. Then the excitement levels change as the guys start talking about their plans for elk and mule deer hunts out west.  Lastly, w...

During this podcast we discuss how to yield actual results from your work on the landscape. After a day of prescribed fire, we have many stories to tell of our insights from the field. Often times we see folks taking the right steps but in wrong orders. This can be potentially harmful and not helpful.  Being able to develop a plan that will reach clear objectives is first and foremost. Next comes...

During this podcast, Frank sits down with Dr. Bret Collier of LSU to discuss the latest information in wild turkey research. These two are great conversation starters as both are passionate about hunting, management, and the research of the wild turkey.   During this podcast, Frank and Bret discuss how to turkeys move across the landscape, and what type of movements landowners can expect to witnes...

With snagging season under way in Missouri, the guys have Steve "Scuba" Horner on to talk about it.  Steve has been snagging for several decades and he gives the listener some of the basics behind it.  He talks about the different kinds of rods, weights and their different usage, how he targets different areas, and much more.  This 45 day season is always full of fun in our state, so get o...