The HUNTXP Podcast

Two hunters. One environmental activist. Twenty years since they last sat down together. In this episode of  HUNTXP , Ashland, Wisconsin natives  Jonny BeBeau  and  JD Larson  reconnect with former high school soccer teammate and internationally known environmental activist and forager  Robin Greenfield . What started as a reunion became one of our most unexpected conversations yet. Robin has spen...

What happens when two diehard hunters with addictive personalities, event-planning experience, and a vision for bringing the hunting community together decide to build something different? You get HUNTSTOCK. In this episode of the HUNTXP Podcast, JD and Jonny sit down with Pat Burns and Pat Guyette — the founders of HUNTSTOCK — to talk about how this hunting festival was born, why traditional exp...

USE CODE “HUNTXP” for 15% off at theHangr.coLuc Douglas from The Hangr Co joins the HUNTXP Podcast to talk Kansas hunting, bowhunting, 3D archery, turkey season, and the story behind building a small hunting business from the ground up. Luc is a lifelong Kansan from Abilene who got pulled deeper into bowhunting through 3D archery and eventually started creating better ways to display European skul...

Turkey season is here—and instead of just talking tactics, we sat down with a guy who lives and breathes it from a different angle. This episode features  Josh Ermer , owner and call maker behind Gobbler Ridge Turkey Calls—a small-batch operation built from the ground up by a diehard hunter who learned the craft the hard way. We get into how he went from a kid getting his first bird called in by h...

This BONUS episode is focused on HUNSTOCK with Dan Infalt (The Hunting Beast). We break down what Hunstock really is, why it’s gained traction, and what hunters actually get out of it. Dan shares his perspective on the value of learning from others, adapting in the field, and surrounding yourself with serious hunters. If you’ve been curious about Hunstock—or wondering if it’s worth it—this episode...

If you think hunting culture looks the same for everyone—you’re missing part of the story. In this episode of the HUNTXP Podcast, we sit down with Courtney Williamson, host of  We Do This Too Outdoors , to unpack a side of hunting that rarely gets talked about: the history, struggles, and future of Black hunters in America. Courtney shares how he grew up hunting in Kentucky, the moment that sparke...

In this episode, we sit down with Vaughn Stalker of Tammarak Hunting to talk about his journey into the outdoors and the role family played in shaping him as a hunter. 🦌 In This Episode: TideWe Buy one - Chance to win your money back This is a real conversation about growing up around hunting, learning from the generation before you, and what it means to carry that forward today. Vaughn shares ho...

Turkey season is coming fast, so JD and Jonny fired up another  HUNTXP Reacts  episode—this time focused entirely on turkey hunting. In this episode, the guys react to turkey hunting news, debate some hot takes, and break down some of the best turkey hunting clips online. From calling strategies and getting inside a gobbler’s bubble to the adrenaline rush of run-and-gun hunting, this episode is al...

Roy Holdford joins the HUNTXP Podcast to talk about his season traveling and hunting with groups like The Hunting Public and Gone All Season. Roy shares what it’s like chasing turkeys across the country, the lessons he’s learned hunting with experienced crews, and how relationships in the hunting community have shaped his path. The conversation covers turkey season preparation, DIY hunting, travel...

n this episode of  HUNTXP Reacts , JD and Jonny break down some of the biggest stories and wildest encounters happening in the hunting world right now. We react to: A proposed Oregon petition that could  ban hunting, fishing, and livestock farming The ongoing fight to protect the  Boundary Waters from upstream mining A former conservation officer now facing  poaching charges A tense public land hu...

Kaitlyn Maus isn’t here to play the industry’s game—she’s redefining it. In this episode, we sit down with one of the most respected women in the hunting space. Kaitlyn’s not a social media model posing in camo—she’s a bowhunter, storyteller, and self-made success in the field and on YouTube. We talk about chasing mature whitetails in Iowa, navigating the hunting industry as a woman, and staying t...

Get ready for one of our most personal and fun episodes yet. JD and Jonny answer listener-submitted hunting questions — including some from JD’s own kids! From how to hunt bears, to why Jonny really does Hunt Xp, to favorite venison recipes and public land ethics — this episode is packed with real talk and wild stories. We also hit a fire-round of hot takes:🔥 Kuiu vs Sitka🔥 Trail cams ruining th...

In this first part of our special Q&A series, JD and Jonny tackle your questions on mobile hunting gear, rattling tactics, and how weather and pressure change your approach in the Midwest. They kick things off with a hands-on first impression of Trudave’s new waterproof rain set and 800g insulated boots—gear that came out of nowhere to earn a legit spot in our kit. We also unpack lessons from...

What happens when the hunting camp disappears—but the need for connection remains? In this episode of the HUNTXP Podcast, JD Larson and Jonny sit down with Walt Lee—former co-founder of the now-retired SoCo Hunt—to unpack how modern hunters are becoming increasingly disconnected, and why he’s building a new kind of Digital Deer Camp to bring real community back to the hunting world. As traditional...

In this episode of the HUNTXP Podcast, we sit down with Cole Booth and Mac from Gone All Season to break down the highs, lows, and lessons from their most ambitious whitetail season yet. From an epic muzzleloader drive in Ohio with The Hunting Public crew to solo public land sits in Sheboygan, these guys share what worked, what didn’t, and what it’s really like chasing whitetails while building a...

In this episode of the HUNTXP Podcast, JD and Jonny break down their most-used hunting gear of 2025—and topping the list? The Nested Layering System, which crushed in comfort, versatility, and real-deal cold-weather performance. Whether you’re glassing muleys out West or posting up for rutting whitetails in the Midwest, this system flat-out works. We also get into gear that surprised us, held up t...

Eric Clark of Okayest Hunter joins the HUNTXP Podcast  for one of the most raw and real conversations we’ve had on modern hunting culture. After catching hate online for posting a photo of his  first bow-killed doe , Eric realized just how toxic parts of the hunting community had become — especially toward newer or “average” hunters. That backlash sparked the launch of  Okayest Hunter , a counterc...

We’re back from rutcation, and this one covers everything — from hunting new states to passing on the passion to our kids. JD had a close encounter with a mature buck… and busted it. That moment went viral — and so did the backlash. We unpack the miss, the fallout, and what it revealed about today’s internet hunting culture: quick to judge, slow to understand. But it wasn’t all busts. Jonny’s dad...

Every hunter faces it sooner or later — that sinking feeling after the shot when the blood trail fades. In this episode, JD and Jonny sit down with Shane Simpson, co-creator of the TRAKR app and one of the most respected deer trackers in the country. Shane breaks down what really happens after the shot — from reading sign and understanding hit location, to how blood tracking dogs are changing reco...

Sometimes the best hunts aren’t about filling tags — they’re about the people, the stories, and the moments that shape who we are as hunters. In this episode, JD Larson sits down with Garrett Davis, a Kansas bowhunter with a passion for traditional archery and chasing experiences over trophies. From growing up in the whitetail-rich plains to honing his craft with a stick and string, Garrett brings...

This week, JD and Jonny catch up with one of our favorite returning guests—Joe Jones from Outdoors in Color. From his first gobbler and a son’s first dove, to punching tags in elk country and stacking coyotes—Joe’s 2025 season was anything but slow.📍 Topics We Cover: • His full DIY Idaho elk hunt recap • Lessons from calling and scouting solo • Turkey hunting mistakes that almost cost him his fir...

In this episode, we sit down with  Derrick Dixon , founder of  Whitetail Research , to dig into his groundbreaking thermal‑drone study of mature bucks. We unpack what drone footage reveals that GPS collar data often misses, explore why bucks move when they do (and when they don’t), and talk real tactics you can test this fall. Derrick’s story: how quitting his job and tracking deer for a full seas...

In this raw and real episode of the HUNTXP Podcast, JD and Jonny sit down with Melody, a fierce traditional archer and ground hunter, to unpack what it means to live the trad life. From overcoming neurological challenges to dropping does with a recurve, Melody's story hits deeper than most. She shares how shooting in her basement helped her win a Wisconsin state title, why she made the shift t...

In this episode of the HUNTXP Podcast, we sit down with Justin Gibbins, founder of Limitless Outdoors, to talk about his journey from Idaho to Alaska, building a hunting ministry, and how faith and the outdoors intersect in powerful ways. Justin shares his story of chasing moose in the Alaskan backcountry, launching Limitless Outdoors, and turning hunting into a platform for discipleship. We also...

In this episode of the HuntXP Podcast, we sit down with Damon Wolfe, one of the fastest-rising filmmakers in the hunting industry. Damon has already built an impressive resume, filming with big names like Chris B. and Kaitlyn Maus, and telling hunting stories that stir emotion as much as they showcase the pursuit itself. From chasing whitetails and mule deer with a camera in hand to openly sharing...