Sportsmen's Empire - Whitetail Hunting

In this episode Willi Schmidt joins the show.  Willi is the Host of “Pure Hunting”. We start off with his background and how “Pure Hunting” got started. We shift gears into how “Pure Hunting” and “Outdoor Edge” became partners and how long they have been working together. Willi then shares his go to knife from Outdoor Edge. We wrap up the show discussing elk. We share a few elk mishap stories, a f...

Recently Dan headed west for this second attempt at spot and stalk mule deer hunting in the badlands and rolling prairies of South Dakota. Dan breaks down the seven days he spent chasing game out of a tent and the back of his truck on both private and public ground. Dan talks about the large numbers of deer he saw along with the stories of a couple blown stalks.    Nine Finger Chronicles is Powere...

With the 2020 season upon us, we thought it would be a good idea to run through the regulation changes for this season as well as some reminders for other things that seem to trip people up every year.  We discuss changes to some of the upland bird season dates and bag limits.  We discuss the new regulation that allows active duty military and veterans to hunt during the youth waterfowl season.  T...

This week we have an awesome "Tales of the Chase" episode with Greg Glesinger of Drury Outdoors.  Greg harvested a monster of a buck he nicknamed "Triple Play" on October 1st, and Nate and Micah get to talk with him about the awesome story behind the harvest.  Greg has seen this buck grow since 2017 and was able to put a plan together to try and get on him. Greg discusses the setup...

Not one, not two, but three bucks over 200" in four years is quite the accomplishment. Throw in a 193" buck last year and you're looking at one of the best four years of deer hunting anyone can have on free range whitetails! Greg Glesinger of Drury Outdoors is a longtime friend and Land & Legacy Client and his story is something we can all learn from.  "You have to put deer hun...

On this week's podcast, we compare and contrast two different regions of the great state of Texas. Kyle Hedges joins Matt Dye on this podcast as the recommendations begin to flow.  As we know and share during this podcast, the region you own or hunt property in makes a considerable difference. We highlight two different properties this week, one that receives only 21 inches of rainfall a year...

This week we're joined by our buddy Shane Simpson, talking all about tracking dogs: when you should call one, & what to do after the shot. You may know Shane from one of his many ventures: Calling All Turkeys, Shane Simpson YouTube, or the subject of this podcast... the Callie Chronicles. Shane has compiled a ton of data from his past several seasons as a tracking dog handler, and today yo...

Hailing from Harrison, New York, AJ Fusco fights fires and  handles emergencies as a professional first responder.  When hes not battling flames, AJ has a found a niche in the fire company as the resident cook.  Taking night course at the International Culinary Institute, AJ got an understanding about food prep, flavor profile, knifework, and making delicious out of ordinary.  Something as wildgam...

This week on the podcast Marcus is joined again by Jared Frasier of 2% For Conservation. The guys have an important conversation about volunteers becoming burned out. Jared and Marcus talk about ways that volunteers can overcome it and how to see the warning signs before it's too late. Jared has first hand experience with this in his dealings with various orgs and offers great perspective. Thi...

In this episode Pat and Nicole Reeve join the show. Pat and Nicole are the hosts of “Driven TV”. They give a little of their background the Pat shares how “Driven Hunter” was born. They then share testaments to David Bloch’s drive and Outdoor Edge success. We then take a big turn and start discussing kids in the outdoors and how to keep it fun for them. We wrap up the episode with how to keep foot...

Today on the Transition Wild Podcast, I am joined by returning guest, Fred Bohm. It’s always a pleasure having Fred on the show to talk hunting and this episode was a lot of fun. During our discussion, Fred walks us through his season so far and all of the exciting animals he’s been chasing with a bow in hand throughout 2020.  We start things off with his recent elk hunts in Wyoming and Colorado,...

On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan is joined by Mark Krebsbach of Minnesota on his recent hunting trips to Wyoming and South Dakota. The guys talk about the different hunting strategies, how he accessed private ground, and hunting in his home state.   Nine Finger Chronicles is Powered by Simplecast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Our Sponsors: * Check...

This time of year is a time when many of the bucks people are after seemingly turn nocturnal, which can be a problem when you are trying to hunt them.  Today the guys have on outdoor writer Josh Honeycutt to discuss hunting nocturnal bucks.  Josh has written several articles on the topic and has some great points for people to think about while they try hunting a buck that may appear nocturnal.  ...

It's been too long since we had Dr. Sanchez back on the podcast but without any more waiting we breakdown what it means to leave a "Living Legacy". This podcast and topic is special to us as the work Legacy is within our own name.  In this podcast, we go deep into the long term impact of relationships. How do you maximize them? How do you use the outdoors and creation to connect with p...

Follow along with us this week as we chat with Seth Harker who relives the story and multi-year hunt for a buck him and Trace call Hefty. Young bowhunter Trace Harker finally connects on this buck at just 25 yards. This podcast breaks down that journey of highs and lows.  Several seasons ago, Trace Harker shot Hefty at 4.5 years old. Unfortunately, the arrow didn't penetrate but thankfully the...

The Pro Talk Outdoors team was joined by co-host of the Chasing Giants Podcast, Terry Peer, to discuss in depth the format of his ongoing cell camera test.  Peer grabbed six of the top selling cell cameras on the market and has begun putting them through the most intensive, and unbiased test available for public consumption.  The results have been interesting, and may help you identify which featu...

Today I’m covering my recent archery mule deer hunt from early September in Colorado where I cover the events that unfolded during the hunt, as well as the preparation that lead up to it. I begin by covering how I decided on a certain unit and the reasons why I chose to do this hunt in the first place. I then talk about the preparation such as totally revamping my bow and shooting form, along with...

This week's episode starts with a more detailed hunt breakdown from North Dakota. The group podcast and videos don't go into as fine of detail to the exact lay of the land, wind direction, and learnings about deer bedding in river bottoms as this description. Next, I give an overview of the new Tethrd One sticks, their design aspects and things I either like or don't like about them at...

On today's episode, Marcus is joined by Jared Walker, the owner of 2% Certified Flint Ridge Rifles. The guys talk about all things rifles and the type of quality that Jared and his company put out. Jared has been shooting rifles at distance since he was young and you can easily hear why he is so passionate about it. Jared shares an equal passion for conservation and giving back making Flint Ri...

On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan is once again  joined by Justin Zarr of Bowhunting.com for a good old fashioned B.S. Session. The guys kick off the podcast by sharing their recent White Claw Hard Seltzer experiences. Then, Justin shares the story of how a Colorado elk hunt quickly turned in to Nebraska Whitetail hunt and how it turned out. Both Dan and Justin share their excitem...

This week on the show we discuss a few listener submitted questions that have come up recently.  We discussed how much land is required to qualify as a landowner in Ohio and therefore use a landowner tag.  What time does dove season open in Ohio, sunrise or noon?  We also reviewed the laws for hunting with handguns in Ohio and a few other questions as well.   Ohio Huntsman is Powered by Simplecast...

This week's episode has a little bit of everything in it.  The guys have their buddy Pat Slivkov back on with them to help them recap their elk trip.  Lets just say our 2020 elk season was full of entertainment if nothing else.  We discuss how one trip turned into two, truck problems, hunting woes, and some hunting wins.   After we get done going down memory lane, we get into deer season.  We...

On this podcast, we complete a multi-day hunt for a velvet 8-pointer in southern Missouri. We take you through the techniques and strategy we go through over several days of the hunt. This is an installment with almost play-by-play action.  After observing a big 150 inch 8 pointer, Chad goes in after him. We break down the strategy we deploy to get within bow range. This group of bucks is feeding...

Learning from someone else's mistakes and also their best practices is a lot easier than trying to learn from your own mistakes. Land & Legacy Client Eric Pitcock bought his farm in 2016 and began the process of land management. In the beginning he started with planting food plots, fruit trees, and switchgrass. Results were limited and it was until the year 2020 when the fruit trees produc...

Brodie Swisher of Bowhunting.com joins the show this week. On episode 97, the guys are talking about food sources during the early season. It's no secret that during the month of September and into October, whitetail food changes rapidly. Sometimes it can even be as quick as one day and their whole food pattern changes. Brodie talks to us about his experiences in Tennessee and Kentucky, where...