The First Gen Hunter Podcast

If you love hunting and bucks take a backseat to ducks, this episode is for you. TJ Scott of Kill MO Ducks is a longtime waterfowl guide from the Missouri Bootheel, and he joined the show to explain how to best approach the waning days of the waterfowl season. There is plenty of information here to get a greenhorn up to speed, and to help the soggiest of waterfowlers reach their limits. Plus find...

Kent and Brandon get an education on a deer hunting strategy that is totally new to them- tracking down bucks in the vast pubic access forests of New Hampshire, Vermont and Maine. Brad Willey of White Mountain Buck Trackers has mastered this method of hunting and explains where to look for tracks, and then how to identify a fresh, mature buck track to start following, and what it takes to get a bu...

Feeling the pressure to notch your deer tag, and feeling as if all hope is lost for that to actually happen before the end of the season? We got you covered. Environmental Chemist, Jeremiah Haas knows exactly where to locate deer this time of year and how to get one on the ground and he was kind enough to give up his time to share his expertise on the podcast. Take notes as you listen to this one...

This is a story with a happy ending. My brother Jake and I were both fortunate enough to harvest a beautiful Iowa buck this year. This is the story of that accomplishment. There are plenty of laughs, highs, lows and of course tips in this one. Be sure to tune in to hear the scoop on the climax of the Boucher brother deer season.

Merry Christmas!   Follow Noel Gandy Instagram and Facebook: @noelgandy, @bv_the_woodsman      

Hunting the late season brings about some of the greatest, and most rewarding challenges. We place ourselves right in the middle of some of the toughest and most uncomfortable conditions that nature can deal us. Alex Earhart is an outdoorsman who relishes this time of year and has spent much of his life perfecting his approach to safely enjoy this unique time of year, and he comes on the show to o...

Most people have dreams. Most dreams get cut short by the dreamer failing to follow through. This episode is here to help you and your dream not fall prey to this common pitfall. There is a ton of information in this episode on getting a tag as a nonresident as well as a great story of Alex shooting a beautiful buck just a few days before we recorded. Listen, research, get a tag and pursue your dr...

Sometimes tree stands and elevated box blinds are the best way to hunt, and sometimes they aren’t. When your best option is taking your hunt to the ground you need to have a good plan in place. Tony Trietch is a ground hunting expert. He kills numerous trophy caliber animals each year while hunting exclusively from the ground. Tony was kind enough to join the show and explain his own tactics, gear...

Jeff Boer from Wild Dakota TV joins the show to discuss pheasant hunting opportunities in his home state of South Dakota. Just like most things within hunting, a good plan with the appropriate mindset is the key to finding the most enjoyment from our most promising opportunities. Jeff offers local knowledge, tips and insight that will make you double check your late January calendar to see if you...

Tradition. First time deer hunters. Desperation to fill a tag. These are all  reasons that make gun season one of the most favorite times of the year for hunters. If you've gone before, you know it's not as simple as just finding a good vantage point and taking a shot. There is a lot of additional work that goes into being a successful gun season hunter and Trevor Schmidt is here to share some str...

One of the most challenging concepts for new deer hunters to figure out is how to consistently get close enough to deer to get a shot. This interview with James and Jared of Bowga Hunting provides excellent instruction for solving this problem, and tagging more deer.  Follow Bowga Hunting: https://www.bowgahunting.com/ Instagram: @bowgahunting & @jaredgortsema  

Heartbreaker alert! Brandon and Kent give a hunting season update and Kent spills the beans on his recent hunting disaster. This one is full of blood trailing tips, emotion, commiseration and a renewed passion for notching tags. 

Many times the best advice comes from those who have spent nearly their entire lives doing something. That is true for this interview with Bill Jenkin III. Bill is a Montana native who grew up chasing mule deer and elk in his own backyard. This interview is packed full with stories and tips that will take you far beyond just picking up a tag and finding a place to hunt. Bill's advice will actually...

Brandon and I know very little about waterfowl hunting so we had to bring in an expert to educate us on the basics of pursuing these migratory, aquatic birds. David Stallard from The Call Outdoors is an avid waterfowl hunter who provides the perfect amount of facts for a foundational understanding of how to hunt these species.    Follow David and his team:  website: https://thecalloutdoors.com/ Yo...

Brandon and Kent get to hear the much anticipated conclusion to the DIY elk hunt that Erek and Ben from Fly True Productions took on in Colorado. This story is filled with ups and downs, surprises and tips, and of course a Rocky Mountain sized adventure that will inspire any who tune in!   Follow Fly True Productions:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flytrueproductions/  

The goal of First Gen Hunter is to encourage people to pursue hunting further than they have before- whether that's for the first time ever, or just getting out in the field more often. Mark Norquist of Modern Carnivore shares that same goal of helping others find this passion for hunting. In this episode Kent and Brandon talk to Mark about the mission of Modern Carnivore, why hunting is good for...

This episode is for the common man. Most folks don't have access to huge swaths of private ground to hunt. Instead many hunters own properties that are under 100 acres, but that doesn't mean it can't be an excellent place to take down a mature deer. Chase Burns is a Land Manager who is a master of maximizing small properties for deer hunting. Listen in to pick up excellent tips on purchasing small...

The most important step in fulfilling a dream is to just go and do it. That's what Joe Shead did when he decided to capitalize on an opportunity to purchase a bull moose tag in Alaska. The story is excellent and there are plenty of great hunting tips embedded along the way. Tune in and learn the value of grabbing life by the antlers.   Please Follow Joe on the following channels: https://goshedhun...

We have a country full of game, and much of that can be credited to our great wildlife biologists all across the continent. In this interview Brandon and I get to speak with Upland Wildlife Biologist- Mr. Todd Bogenschutz from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Todd explains the history of many upland species in the midwest, and then provides an update on how their populations are faring to...

We all have a dream hunt and there is so much work that goes into making that happen. Possibly the most confusing aspect is "getting the tags" from each state we plan to hunt. There are so many different rules and methods for attaining nonresident tags that many of us just give up on the dream altogether. Thankfully guys like my friend Alex know the ins and outs of all of this and can help us navi...

One of the best parts of planning a big hunting trip is the excitement leading up to it. In part 1 of Erek Akre and Ben Anderson of Fly True Productions'  DIY elk trip interview, you will get to vicariously enjoy that feeling. Erek and Ben have addressed all of the considerations that must go into planning a trip of this magnitude and they generously share all they have learned along the way leadi...

Deer hunting is tough because the quarry we chase is the ultimate survivor. Taking deer hunting to its highest level means targeting the oldest bucks around. Cole Young knows exactly how to get that done, and he does it year after year. This interview is a great one for both new and seasoned hunters as the information Cole provides will help all of us find more deer of all age classes, more often....

Cool off the late summer weather by joining the conservation with longtime bow hunter Garrett Feik on how to approach the best days of the rut. Garrett shares his years of experience and personal stories to explain how he has found success hunting the rut. This episode is fun to listen to, and will give you a better chance at notching your tag during the upcoming rut.

My younger brother Jake likes to say his favorite part of hunting is the element of adventure. This interview will stoke up your inner Huckleberry Finn as Environmental Chemist Jeremiah Haas educates us on hunting whitetail deer on Mississippi River islands. Jeremiah does such a great job explaining how to hunt these islands that at the end of the interview I am confident most hunters will feel it...

How much should I hunt in October? Should I hunt opening day? Should I hunt mornings in October? What about the October Lull? If you want an expert opinion on all of these early season questions you need to tune into this episode with early season whitetail specialist, Noel Gandy. Noel has made a name for himself with harvesting great bucks in the early season, and he shares his approach that will...