The First Gen Hunter Podcast

Backwoods is here with another dose of outdoor news to help you stay in the loop on what's happening around the country.   Old Barn Taxidermy Instagram: @oldbarntaxidermy My personal instagram: @calebleedrake The Backwoods Instagram: @backwoods_bulletin   Check out the First Gen Hunter Website Follow First Gen Hunter Instagram: @first.gen.hunter Facebook: @first.gen.hunter

Adam is a goat herdsman who uses his goat herd to restore native habitat throughout the midwest by grazing down competition from invasive plants. Our passion for conserving prairie ecosystems is what helped us cross paths which is when I found out that Adam loves hunting doves. He recently purchased an outfitted dove hunt in Argentina, the promised land of great dove hunting, and he joined me on t...

Follow Eric on Facebook Eric's Website Old Barn Taxidermy Instagram: @oldbarntaxidermy Caleb's Instagram: @calebleedrake The Backwoods Instagram: @backwoods_bulletin   Check out the First Gen Hunter Website Follow First Gen Hunter Instagram: @first.gen.hunter Facebook: @first.gen.hunter    

In this episode Kent and Alex interview Jeremy Dinsmore of the Antler Up Podcast to dig into the strategy of saddle hunting. Saddle hunting is the most ultralight method of mobile hunting, but the learning curve seems to be a barrier for many hunters. Jeremy breaks down the how and why of saddle hunting and by the end of listening I think you will feel ready to give it a try. I know I do.   Follow...

Caleb is joined by his wife Stacie to discuss three topics in the hunting world. What gun dog breed is best, the differences between white and red oaks, and a new controversial law being introduced to youth and disabled deer seasons in Michigan in 2025.    Old Barn Taxidermy Instagram: @oldbarntaxidermy My personal instagram: @calebleedrake The Backwoods Instagram: @backwoods_bulletin   Check out...

Jake Hofer is one of the nicest guys you meet. Beyond that he is a brilliant businessman, a conservationist, and a really good deer hunter.  In this conversation we discuss his previous deer season, what's been going on with trail cam bans, his recent acquisition of Whitetail Master Academy.   Other Topics Include -Hunting and social media -The slippery slope of limiting hunting rights -The best u...

Welcome to the first episode of The Backwoods Bulletin Podcast hosted by Caleb Drake!   In this episode Caleb is joined by Sam Soholt a hunter and conservationist who has spent his career raising money and awareness for conservation efforts through his business Public Land Tees.   Follow Sam: @samsoholt Follow Public Land Tees: @publiclandtees   Follow The Backwoods Bulletin: @backwoods_bulletin F...

The more deer seasons I get under my belt, the more I realize how important it is to hunt over the most recent intel possible. Mobile hunting, or run and gun hunting as some call it, has been proven to be the most effective means to achieve this. I have used some mobile hang and hunt tactics in the past, and have often felt overwhelmed by the work it takes to do it effectively. Jake Lishen of The...

Caleb joins me for a live episode to discuss his new podcast that will launch on this feed called "The Backwoods Bulletin." We discuss some of his upcoming guests along with our hopes and plans for the upcoming hunting season.    Follow The Backwoods Bulletin: @backwoods_bulletin   Check out the First Gen Hunter Website Follow First Gen Hunter Instagram: @first.gen.hunter Facebook: @first.gen.hunt...

This is one of the all time best conversations I've ever recorded. Alex and I had the privilege of interviewing Anthony Williams, a hunting and fishing guide who has hunted most of the United States. Anthony grew up in extremely adverse circumstances in a segregated community in North Carolina, but worked very hard to achieve the life he lives today as a hunting and fishing guide.    Topics Includ...

I'm joined live by my good friends Tony Allen and Brent Barnett immediately following a 90 minute archery practice session. We discuss our shooting, the our previous deer seasons and our hopes for the upcoming year.    Other Topics Included -Bucks that got away -The good old days of deer hunting in Iowa -Shooting nice bows -Balancing hunting time with family life   Follow Brent: @brent.barnett25  ...

This was such a good pheasant hunting conversation with Nick Martin- The guy who took on the quest to bag a rooster in all of Iowa's 99 counties. Nick explains how he came up with his quest, as well as what he has noticed about the quality of hunting experiences available throughout the state of Iowa, and how many birds he still has to bag.    Other topics covered: -Habitat loss and pheasant popul...

Our friend "John," yep the special ops sniper, is back on this episode! He recently paid me a visit to coach me up on how to shoot long distances as well as how to be most effective with my predator defense pistol. John shares much of the coaching he gave me as well as plenty of other tips that will make you better with handling your shooting irons.   Check out the First Gen Hunter Website Follow...

Sam is one of the people that always brightens your day. His experiences are some of the deepest you'll find, and the stories and humor from those experiences will draw anyone in. But beyond that, it's Sam's honesty that tells the best story. He is exactly who he always is. He spares no detail and in the end you understand him better, and you can see how his take on life can help you improve your...

James Jean is one of the most incredible trick shot artists I've ever seen. Trad bows, compounds, slingshots, atlatls, bb guns, and even fishing poles are his tools he uses to pull off incredibly difficult and entertaining feats of accuracy. In this podcast we talk about his journey to becoming a trick shot artist, his background in hunting, and plenty of tips for improving accuracy.   Follow Jame...

There's a lot going on in Colorado  for hunters these days and there was just some big news that was released last week about nonresident hunters being able to buy over the counter elk tags in Colorado. Alex and I break this down along with a host of other topics.   Check out the First Gen Hunter Website Follow First Gen Hunter Instagram: @first.gen.hunter GoWild: @Kent Boucher Facebook: @first.ge...

The first ever cohost on The First Gen Hunter Podcast was my buddy Brandon Martin of The Hunt Fish Life. Brandon and I have long dreamed about buying our own pieces of ground to manage for hunting opportunities, and Brandon has finally done it! He purchased a 40 acre piece of ground in his home state of Delaware where his family tree has been planted for over 400 years! Talk about being connected...

Judd McCullum is my brother from another mother. It's crazy to me how much we are interested in the same types of curiosities. In this episode Judd breaks down his recent fishing trip adventures in one of the most pristine wilderness areas in North America, as well as the recent controversy surrounding the Illinois Bobcat Hunting Season. This is a great one where we all come away better by listeni...

Jake Debow of New England Naturals is an authority on trapping. He builds his life around the outdoors and spends much of his time hunting, but trapping is the thing he is known for. I had the privilege to sit down and learn from Jake about the trapper lifestyle- its history, its current popularity and where it's headed in the future. It truly was one of my favorite interviews I've recorded in a w...

Jacob Albaugh is back on the show to discuss his recent bear hunt in Idaho, as well as a free hunt valued at $30k that you can win! Alex also joined in the show to discuss the recent anti-hunting legislation being proposed around the country and specifically in Colorado.    Sign Up with HOWL   Follow Jacob: @theprimaldad Enter to win the Free Hunt   Check out the First Gen Hunter Website Follow Fi...

Riley Rozendaal is one of the most interesting people I know. In his early 20s was brave enough to teach himself how to raise dermestid beetle colonies to take on taxidermy work cleaning skulls for euro mounts, but even more impressive than that, Riley started his own bison ranch. This episode features conversation around what it takes to maintain a dermestid colony, and what to expect from them f...

In my opinion Sam Lungren is one of the most intelligent voices in the outdoor space. He has an abundance of experience from all over the world and the drive to always explore more. From working on a commercial fishing boat in Alaska, to catching some of the most exotic fish in South America as well as hunting across the American West, Sam has a game bag filled with stories that will inspire you t...

Breaking news on Pickin' Bones!   Love you all.   Check out the First Gen Hunter Website Follow First Gen Hunter Instagram: @first.gen.hunter GoWild: @Kent Boucher Facebook: @first.gen.hunter Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex (also on GoWild) Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake (also on GoWild)   Support First Gen Hunter by s...

James Doanes is an American Hunter who has been pursuing his dreams of tagging every huntable big game animal in his home state of Colorado. So far his quest has yielded a bull moose, an antelope, a bull elk, and most recently a rocky mountain bighorn sheep. This is an excellent interview with a very thoughtful hunter who has done what it takes to become an excellent hunter.   Follow James: @redem...

It's been a good turkey season so far, but it's been even better for my good friend Caleb!   Here's the story of his success!   Check out the First Gen Hunter Website Follow First Gen Hunter Instagram: @first.gen.hunter GoWild: @Kent Boucher Facebook: @first.gen.hunter Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex (also on GoWild) Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts...