Sportsmen's Empire - Whitetail Hunting

When an eastern hunter decides he wants to make the jump to hunting western game there are several boxes they need to check off before they get in the truck and head west. On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan is joined by usual suspect Bob Polanic to talk about a variety of topics including finding time to get boots on the ground to scout for a western hunt, preparing physically, and...

Hunting in the South is a difficult task as it is, especially when you're targeting mature bucks. Add that already challenging scenario to the chance that your hunting grounds could be completely under water in a moments notice, well, that sounds like a nightmare! For a large portion of southern hunters, this scenario is their every day reality when hunting river bottom public or private land....

On today's episode Marcus is joined by Marcus Strange of Montana. The guys talk about Marcus being an adult onset hunter and that "ah ha" moment that sparked his love for hunting. They also discuss how Marcus went from a career in law enforcement to conservation and what that journey looked like. It's a great conversation about a variety of topics that you'll enjoy.   Average C...

On this episode of the Iowa Sportsman, Dan connects with Top Peplinski to discuss food plot preparations for the fall. Tom and Dan chat about common food plot problems that people often run in to like over-seeding, abundance of weeds, over-browsing, and food plot location. Tom shares some of his past food plot failures and explains his access route strategy.  Whether you are new to plating food pl...

On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan has an awesome BS Session with the Bowhunting Fiend, Greg Litzinger.  Greg hails from Southern New Jersey and is as passionate about bowhunting whitetails as it gets. The guys discuss his introduction in to bowhunting and a couple key encounters at 14 that led to solidifying his future lifestyle.  Greg talks about the public land where he cut his...

In this week's episode, we discuss a few different topics related to the outdoors that have recently been in the news here in Ohio.  We discuss a recent case involving a high ranking employee at the ODNR and the outcome of the accused wildlife violations.  We discuss the recent discovery of a new species of crayfish in Ohio and what that hopefully means for the protection of this newly discove...

Grab your pen and paper for this podcast! After many months of debating this podcast topic, we release the truths behind the knowledge that will take you deeper in the understanding of your property. The foundation of habitat management is a detailed knowledge of the resources that comprise habitat offered on the property. This foundation is simply, what vegetation is growing?  Without being able...

Where did all the quail go? This is a recurring question that begins in the eastern United States and ends in western United States with many ideas and opinions. Like many complicated questions, it has a very complicated answer that we do our best to break down and discuss some of the biggest factors in the decline of the Bobwhite Quail. From habitat loss, to predators, to farming practices, to ti...

On today's episode Marcus talks with Greg VanDenBerg of Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The guys talk about why Greg made the decision to start giving back to conservation and what hunting means to him now.  They also talk about fundraising for organizations and the role social media plays in conservation. The guys cover a lot of great topics during their discussion.   Average Conservationist is Po...

With the end of Missouri turkey season getting further and further away, we wanted to get a fun filled turkey episode in before the summer sets in.  In today's episode, the guys talk with Scott Wilper, owner of Wilper Custom Calls. We get into all sorts of fun turkey chatter with Scott.  Scott gives a few awesome stories of some hunts he remembers well including one that features a gobbler wit...

Whether you are in to taxidermy or not, today's guest is becoming more well known within the taxidermy community  because of his natural talent. On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan talks with Julian Loker the taxidermist who mounted his last 3 bucks.  Julian talks about how a conversation with a buddy led to him buying all the necessary equipment to start.  He also talks about h...

On this episode of the Iowa Sportsman podcast, Dan is joined by Troy Hoepker to discuss the history of the Iowa fur trade. Troy lays down a timeline about big events, key individuals and groups, and locations that played an impact on establishing the fur trade in Iowa and the entire United States.    Iowa Sportsman is Powered by Simplecast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adcho...

On this episode, we are joined by returning guest, Cliff Gray of Flat Tops Wilderness Guides to talk about what you should be doing right now to prepare for an elk or deer hunt in the west this fall. Cliff walks us through why gear is important, but also why it shouldn’t necessarily be at the top of your list based. We also touch on a 2020 Colorado hunting outlook where we highlight a number of po...

I did something that wasn't sure I'd ever do... apply for an Iowa tag. Specifically, I applied for a 1st shotgun season tag, which is relatively easier to draw and doesn't interfere with other archery rut hunts like South Dakota or Missouri. In fact, it doesn't really interfere with any of my other planned firearms hunts either. But this does bring up a topic that's obviously v...

As well all know once the shot is made there is a lot of work that needs to be done in order to get the animal properly gutted and processed. On this episode of the Hunting Gear Podcast, Dan and Bob break down all the gear in their kill kits. The guys discuss what knives they use, their game bags, and other pieces of gear that help them get the guts out or the meat back to the truck.  They break d...

They say that cheating on your taxidermist is just as bad as cheating on your wife, or that's what today's guest says. On this episode of the the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan talks with  the owner of Old Barn Taxidermy Sam Gaylord. Sam has been around the block a time or two and has experience in what feel like, just about everything. Sam talks about how he was introduced in to taxidermy th...

Summer is a great time to do some of those hunting projects to prep for fall.  In this episode, we talk about what projects we've got going on and some of our plans for the fall.  We are working on treestand maintenance, waterfowl season prep, property management, and more.  We'd love to hear what projects you have going on as well, so give the episode a listen and be sure to send us a mes...

If we could sum up food plots in one question or phrase it would likely be, "How can we maximize our food plot production with as little time and money as possible?" We strive to always find the best products for the money and allow us to have the best return on our investment. It is no different with food plots and we've fortunately been planting and testing for a long time. During th...

On this week’s podcast we cover all things summer and heat. It’s been heating up in the Midwest and a recent consulting trip to Texas reinforced the need for thermal cover. Yes, thermal cover for the summertime. The heat and potential for drought are something land managers should consider.  Can you imagine what summer thermal cover looks like? How do you create it? Why is summer thermal cover eve...

You may know Clint Campbell from being the host of the Truth From The Stand podcast or from being the owner of Skull Brew Coffee Company. But, Clint is also a bowhunting nut just like the rest of us. On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan and Clint get in to a good old fashioned BS Session where they talk about western hunting, training for western hunts, dumb shit they did when they w...

Huntavore has finished another year of bringing you wildgame related material.  What better way to celebrate than with a drink and toast.  To get some inspiration, Nick is joined by Stuart and Colin of Mammoth Distilling in Northern Michigan.  The group discusses the spirits we love to drink when celebrating, contemplating, and carrying on tradition.  So grab a drab of your favorite drink, and enj...

Co Owner of Real World Wildlife Products, Wes Delks, was kind enough to chat with the boys on common mistakes and pointers for soybean planting, their new Giant Miscanthus, as well as a bit about how important it is to be constantly innovating with habitat products to give consumers an added edge every year.  An all land managers dream episode!   ProTalk Outdoors is Powered by Simplecast Learn mor...

As hunters, it's our responsibility to make sure we have no regrets when it comes to our time spent in the woods. This is a sport that we are all passionate about. We live and breathe whitetails. Where's the fun in having regrets about something you love so much? In fact, the entire Southern Ground Hunting brand is built on the idea that we chase the experience that we desire, which leaves...

On today's episode Marcus talks with Mark Haslam of Savannah, Georgia. The guys talk about Mark's family farm and all of the work they have done over the last 14 years to improve the habitat and deer herd by using QDMA practices. The passion that Mark has for whitetails and land management is second to none. This is a great episode for all of you whitetail hunters out there.   Average Cons...

Savage Arms has been in business since the 1890's. That's well over 100 years of American firearm experience. On today's episode, Dan talks with Sr. Brand Manager Jessica Treglia about company history, their product line, manufacturing process, and how they come up with new products. She explains why they decided to introduce a shotgun to their lineup, and the details behind the new Re...