The Hunting Grounds

In this episode we discuss a topic that alot of bow hunters may never have heard of but is a REAL thing.....TARGET PANIC

Thats right folks, its not bobber fishing with a wax worm, instead its Ricky and our great friend Dave talking about Ricky's Birthday fishing trip TROLLING for Bluegills!!!

Hunter, Tyler and Joe Joe had a GREAT conversation on several types of Fishing. From the Big Lakes to Tiger Musky's in the Fall. We end by sharing some of our Favorite Fishing Memories. Enjoy!!

In this Episode, we do our annual discussion on Summer Property Maintenance, Tree Stands, Mowing, Food Plots, Shooting, Etc.

In this Episode, we talk about the HUGE topic of the Michigan NRC Voting Results that includes, 1 Buck Rule, Late December Seasons and Rifles!!!

We all have a story on the Deer we harvest and alot also have History with that animal as well. You will be pressed to find someone with a better story and more History than what Jordan had with this 203" MEGA in Illinois. Enjoy listening to him tell the tale!!

Join us as we talk to Randy Cesco, owner and creator of Cold Front Calls from Syracuse, Indiana and shares his passion of Duck & Goose Hunting and how he extends that passion to the custom making of his own calls. For you Duck and Geese Hunters out there...a MUST listen!! https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063501552972 thecoldfrontcalls@gmail.com  (269) 830-3165

In this episode The Hunting Grounds Trio of Uncle Bobby, Little Richard and the Man Child Hunter tell the storys of the The Thrill of Victory (Hunter) and the Agony of Defeat (Uncle Bobby) from the Michigan Opener of Turkey Season!!

In this Episode we talk to 18yr old Gatlen Olson from Star City, Indiana about NOT just his 177" Mega he harvested last year to win the Public Division of the Michiana Monsters Big Buck Contest, but he shares the stories of the 2 OTHER massive Giants he shot the 2 years previous. Talk about a THREE PEAT.

In this Episode we discuss the upcoming meeting with the Michigan DNR about the future vote of the 1 Buck Rule, along with changing and tweaking current Muzzleloading season and share our own thoughts on the topics.

In this Episode we talk to Cody Schroeder about his 167" Monster he shot last year and took FIRST Place in the Michiana Monster's Big Buck Contest!

Recorded LIVE at the Michiana Monsters Big Buck Contest, we celebrate our 50th Episode!!

In this Episode, the entire Hunting Grounds Staff (Bobby, Ricky, Hunter and our interns Tyler & Joe Joe) sit around the table and share our own 2026 Hunting Resolutions and what we each would like to accomplish this year in the hardwoods!!

In this Episode we talk to this months Michiana Monsters Featured Spotlight Hunter Mike Howard and hear one of the BEST stories yet on his 144" Monster Ghost Nine! he just harversted in early Muzzleloader Season!!

We talk to Tifini and Charlie Raines from Monticello, IN and let them tell the stories of both of them tagging out on not one but TWO Indiana Giants that includes Tifini's 177" MEGA!!!!!!

In this episode we talk to Aaron Constantine, creator of Illusion Decoys that is a ground breaking Decoy thats like NO OTHER. Listen here to find out WHY!!

In this Episode we share our own personal thoughts, views and tactics we use during the late season. From food sources, still pursuing that Buck to the right clothes to wear.

In this Episode we talk about the unfortunate turn of events on the morning of Michigan's Opening Day with Hunter's fall from his tree stand. THANK GOD, he is here to tell the story himself!! Things get better tho later in the week, with both Hunter and Ricky harvesting some Does and we also share a GAMECHANGER secret to all of you that process your own deer!!!!

Uncle Bobby gets redemption and scores on a Mature Michigan 8pt Beast. He tells the story HERE!

We talk to our latest Michiana Monsters Featured Spotlight Hunter COLTON STUCKMAN from good ol Syracuse, IN about his 130" 8pt PIG he harvested back in late October and what a story this is as he tells us about how this Buck hit the same scrape 3 years in a row almost on the exact same day every year!! He wont be hitting it year 4 tho!! LOL Colton also tells us about his Archery Shop "Sawy...

In this Episode we discuss the The Highest of Highs and Lowest of Lowes that comes with Bow Hunting Whitetail and Uncle Bobby experienced it ALL in 24hrs!!

In this Episode, Bobby and Ricky talk about their gutwrenching weekend of miscuses with each of their own encounters with 2 different STUD Michigan Whitetails. PLUS, we have our intern Jo Jo on and talk about his Michigan Buck he connected with in Triumph fashion.....unlike Bobby and Ricky.

We talk to our long time friend Wyatt Thornton, as he shares his story of how his job landed him in Ohio, which he then parlayed (with ALOT of scouting) to harvesting an 160" 11pt STUD!!!!!! GREAT Buck....GREATER Story!!!!

In this episode we dive deep into the Rabbit Hole of what dictates deer movement the most....moon, weather, barometric pressure, hunting pressure, you name it. We also talk accessing in and out of your tree stands.

Our very own Hunter B...aka...The MAN Child is on the Board baby with a Beautiful Buck he harvested in Ohio on his first sit of the 2025 season. Here all about it right here!!!!