Talking with Bunjie, the Death by Bunjie Podcast

I reminisce about my own father and what he might think about Bunjie on this episode. A quick trip down memory lane and offering words of encouragement for the world of crossbow hunting—that’s this episode of Talking with Bunjie!

In this episode I’m lucky to have Friend of Bunjie Eric Barnes return to the podcast to offer more insight on hunting public ground! Eric has his own social media presence, Dual Threat Outdoors. I appreciate him taking some time off from fishing to share these tips with us!

Friend of Bunjie Jason LeMay and I discuss…falconry! Yes, you read that right—falconry. Outside the crossbow discussion, that’s for sure, but I found this one very interesting…and I sure hope you will, too.

I was recently a guest on The Crossbow Hunting Podcast, and Robert Bashaw has returned the favor and joins me for an episode of Talking with Bunjie! I am happy to share that conversation with him. We talk about his hunting background, some Massachusetts and New Hampshire hunting, and even some fun “philosophical” stuff. I hope you enjoy this episode! You can check out his podcast and his Facebook...

Okay, I’m not a scientist, but I am a lawyer and I can help you interpret recent class actions against Monsanto (the makers of Roundup) and a jury verdict or two. I’ve done a ton of foodplot work, also, so when you combine the two, here’s a neat topic for a podcast.

I’m a lawyer and I get asked from time to time about firearms laws. Can YOU carry a firearm? This is not legal advice, other than to discuss YOUR situation with a lawyer in YOUR neck of the woods. But this podcast does discuss some details you might want to discuss with that lawyer. Here, I discuss concealed carry, common state and federal laws.

Here are my thoughts on the COVID-19 pandemic through Easter, 2020. Is it just another flu? Is it the real deal? Should YOU worry? Should YOU wear a mask? Do I wear one? All that is discussed here. I hope you are staying healthy, and I hope you enjoy this podcast.

Friend of Bunjie (FOB) Dan Renirie joins me for a chat about spring gobbler strategies. This talk took place in early April, 2020, so take that into account. :) Whether you are new to spring gobbler or an old hat, there will be some good stuff in here for you.

I play some “live” Yankee Militia music in this podcast. It’s an edited livestream off the Death by Bunjie YouTube channel. “Self-quarantine” and “social distancing” are new words, and this livestream gives them both new meaning, lol. I hope you enjoy it. There’s a short discussion of FOC and sighting in the crossbow, too, in this podcast. Bunjie and I hope you enjoy it and hope you are staying he...

This podcast was recorded on an undisclosed section of public ground. I hope the birds in the background lift your spirits! I know they did mine! Topics include CWD, coronavirus, scouting, and the upcoming Second Ever Death by Bunjie “Meat & Greet.”

Tired of the Coronavirus yet? Me, too! But what can the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) teach us about Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD)? Here I discuss frequency dependence and density dependence, and some statistics. I’m trying to talk us down from all the hysteria, so give it a listen.

A popular topic today is the coronavirus. But enough on that! Another popular topic today in hunting circles is “the 3 R’s.” Here’s my discussion on it as it relates to crossbows.

The PA Game Commission is considering allowing electric bicycles, or "e-bikes," on state gamelands. Not just for handicapped hunters, but for anyone. My thoughts? Listen away, this is a fun one, I think.

FOB Eric Barnes gives me a ton of tips on scouting and hunting state gamelands! I really appreciate his time and input on this topic as Bunjie and I spend 2020 trying to figure out how to kill a deer on public ground. Here we discuss his hunting background, the topography of his hunting area in Williamsport, his recent successes on public ground, preconceived notions about public land, and areas h...

I was fortunate enough recently to sit down with Presidential Candidate and US Senator Bernie Sanders and talk about…crossbows! Who would have expected this? Support the New York Crossbow Coalition here: nycrossbowcoalition.com Support our crossbow brethren in Wisconsin here: www.facebook.com/WisconsinCrossbow This interview is satire—please don’t get too excited about this. The interview original...

A not-so-recent article from Whitetail News (a magazine published by Whitetail Institute) argues that foodplots are superior to bait. I take issue with this and not only defend the ancient practice of baiting, but argue it's got its pluses, too! In fact, it might be superior to foodplottery in some ways. (Foodplottery is the Bunjie term for the practice of making and maintaining foodplots, fyi.) I...

In this podcast I spend some time outlining trespassing concerns I've had over the years and the importance of fighting trespassing to protect private property rights. Does PA's new legislation help or hurt? Is it good or bad for hunting?

This is part two of a two part series on declining hunter numbers. Here I examine what game commissions can do, and what WE can do as hunters, to encourage hunting long term. I posted a recent Washington Post Article on the Death by Bunjie Facebook page. You can read that article here: https://wapo.st/2SfEnyd How can we as hunters, who have a stake in this game, protect hunting long term? Encourag...

I posted a recent Washington Post Article on the Death by Bunjie Facebook page. You can read that article here: https://wapo.st/2SfEnyd How can we as hunters, who have a stake in this game, protect hunting long term? Encourage crossbow equality.

Here I interview FOB Mark Borchert about apple and pear trees for deer and people. Great tips here, I think—if you’re into apples, this is the podcast episode for you! (FOB stands for Friend of Bunjie, of course.) And remember, DEER LOVE APPLES! Apple trees are a great addition to your foodplots or other wildlife management plans!

I wrote a blog post about this previously but here I go into more detail about my favorite hunting podcasts. Here are my top picks in no particular order. MeatEater This is the high end of podcasts. Top notch research, guests, hosts, production value, etc. In fact, the MeatEater brand of podcasts seems to be absorbing other podcasts and podcast personalities! There are now several different podcas...

The comment period is upon us and here are the comments I set forth on the PA Game Commission's Proposed 2020 CWD Management Plan. YOU can comment here: https://www.pgc.pa.gov/Wildlife/Wildlife-RelatedDiseases/Pages/CWD-Response-Plan.aspx

PA residents share a long debate about whether there are mountain lions here. Seems everyone knows someone who saw one. Here I give the official Death by Bunjie analysis of that topic.

Ravin makes some great crossbows and leads in crossbow innovation. But their ads leave something to be desired. Here I examine their ads and some others' ads, too.

I have access to great spots to hunt here in PA. Why leave the state and hunt elsewhere?