The Identical Draw Podcast

On this episode of the ID podcast, we talk all things land management. We cover our timber work, prescribed fire, deer habitat, shed season and much more! Other Topics Covered: - Our least favorite tree - Nates close call - Prescribed fire is no joke - Turkey permissions  - Cedars for wildlife?  - Shed Season   Contact us at info@identicaldraw.com

On this episode of the Identical Draw Podcast, Thomas and Nate quickly recap the last two months of the season, which included 3 buck kills. They explain what they figured out and how they killed two bucks out of the same spot, on the ground, in late December.  Other topics covered- - The social shame of shooting a 3 year old buck - Being bad podcast hosts - Nates viral tiktok shot - Tommies road...

On this episode, Thomas and Nate have a quick conversation about their season thus far. They dive into the October they experienced and why it didn't compare to the previous years. With it being a strange year on the Kansas 80, the brothers are trying to decide how to proceed during the next 10 days. Send them a message with your thoughts on their Instagram- @identicaldraw, Enjoy! Other topics cov...

On this episode of the Identical Draw Podcast, we are joined by new hunters Jake and Sam. Jake and Sam made the trip from California to join us on an action packed weekend in the whitetail woods. We ended with last minute success! Other topics covered- - Jake and Sam's introduction to hunting.  - Hunting Axis deer.  - Emotions while walking up to a dead deer.  - Private Land owners. - Thomas' near...

On this episode of the Identical Draw Podcast, Thomas and Nate give a Kansas 80 update as well as a big announcement. Newhunter.org is now live! If your a new hunter, mentor, or just curious go check it out.  Other topics covered- - Spotted up potential #1 4.5 year old buck on the 80 - Kansas 80 stands and plots - Newhunter.org - Perks for mentors - Hunt with us! - Fall schedule   Questions or com...

On this episode of the Identical Draw Podcast, Nate and Thomas are joined by special guests Erik Barber, and Sawyer Briel. We work closely together with Erik and Sawyer at Vortex Optics. We cover whats new with Vortex Optics, Vortex Wear and Vortex Edge! Other Topics Covered: - How Erik and Sawyer found Vortex - The gray area between novice and expert hunter - Don't be a criminal in Wisconsin - Bi...

On this episode of the Identical Draw Podcast we are joined by Claire Stanton (CA) and Shane Ryan (WI). They are joining us on our South Dakota turkey hunt in the Black Hills. This was a hunt we had never done before so we were all learning at the same time. Shane ends up finding success on the last day! Other Topics Covered: - How far is a lethal shotgun turkey shot? - Close calls - Where the tur...

On this episode of the Identical Draw Podcast, we talk all things turkey. We give an update on the Kansas 80 since we talked last. We also recap our successful and unsuccessful turkey hunts this spring! Other topics covered: - Vortex Edge - South Dakota new hunters - Nebraska new hunters - Kansas 80 burns - Tom missing a Tom   Questions or Comments? Email us at info@identicaldraw.com

On this episode of the Identical Draw Podcast, we have something a little different. Thomas and Nate were guests on the Baxter Bowman Podcast recently, and this is that interview! They talk with Baxter and Josh Lu, who was a new hunter with them this fall on their Sandhill mule deer hunt.  Other topics covered: - The beginnings of Identical Draw - Our new hunter program - Selecting Josh - Our mule...

On this episode of the Identical Draw Podcast, we are joined by Shawn Luchtel with Heartland Bowhunter. Shawn is a bowhunter, and land manager. We had him come walk the Kansas 80 with us to see what he thought, and to discuss new ideas.  Other topics covered: - Vortex Edge new facility - If Shawn had the keys to the Kansas 80 - Mowing clover - Transition plots - Shawns dad killed a "slammer"  - Ho...

On this episode of the Identical Draw Podcast, we had one of our favorite deer nerds, Matt Ross join. Matt is the Director of Conservation at the National Deer Association, formerly QDMA. Matt was one of our first guests to the Kansas 80, almost two years ago. We talk to Matt all about deer management.  Specific Topics Covered: - Matt's role at NDA. - What does good deer bedding look like? - What...

On this episode of the podcast, Nate and Thomas wrap up 2020 and talk about the Kansas 80 and their spring new hunter plans.  Other topics covered: - What bucks made it through  - It's a different shed season - new hunters this spring - a gift from ONX    Questions or comments? Email us at info@identicaldraw.com

On this episode of the Identical Draw podcast, we are joined by our younger brother Anthony. Currently he is a junior in college and runs track and cross country. He is on today talking about the importance of crossbows and their important role in many peoples lives. Anthony has a muscle condition called arthrogryposis, but it has never slowed him down.  Other topics covered- - Anthony's impersona...

On this episode of the Identical Draw Podcast, we talk with Meat Eater's own Spencer Neuharth. Spencer is a writer, rock hounder, and whitetail deer lover. He was able to join us for a week on the Kansas 80, and shoot one of his biggest bucks to date. Here is the story of "Club". Other Topics Covered- - Spencer's background. - Do squirrels bite the nuts off of other squirrels? - The best property...

On this episode of the Identical Draw podcast we talk with our dad, Dan. We first give an update on our November hunting and talk about the best night of hunting we have had. Then we get into the buying process of the Kansas 80, and how to find a piece of land that is right for you.  Other topics covered: -Rattling 6 bucks in -The glory days of pheasant hunting -How to find the right piece of land...

Episode 8 of the Identical Draw Podcast covers our second whitetail hunting weekend with three new hunters. This wintery whitetail weekend brought about its challenges, but in the end we were able to find success. We are joined by Clayton Chambers (OR), Chris Dowell (CO), and Micah Thornton (MT). Other Topics Covered: -Matt Ross conversation -Deciding to put compound bows down, and pick up the cro...

On this Episode of the Identical Draw Podcast, Nate and Thomas are joined by Carson Lewis from Utah and Lauren McCullough from Florida. They are our first females to join us on a new hunter hunt this fall. We have a great time learning, shooting crossbows, and ultimately getting two deer on the ground! Other topics covered- - "Stick-tights" everywhere - Carson and Laurens hunting history - Never f...

Episode 6 of the Identical Draw Podcast is all about our Nebraska mule deer hunt in early September! Dylan Robison and Josh Lu from California joined us for five days on this hunt. We have an epic time and run into some big, giant bucks. - Use code "ID20" for 20% off Vortex Wear - Josh and Dylan's previous hunting experience - Overtraining in archery - Putting archery sights on a real animal - The...

On the fifth episode of the Identical Draw podcast, Nate and I cover our most recent trip to South Dakota. We had a number of run-in's with big 'ol bucks, and find success on the last day.  Other topics covered: - Kansas 80 update - Our South Dakota trend - Spotting the biggest buck we've ever seen - Our love for burr oak creek bottoms - A successful hunt   Questions or Comments? Email us at info@...

On this episode of the Identical Draw podcast, we are joined by our Brother-in-law Tommie Bardsley. This is his first western, big game hunt. The elk are still not behaving, but the weekend crowd is off the mountain, so we begin to find some elk. Other topics covered: -Tommie's "got jumps" -Another turkey hunting story -Archery hurdle -Kansas 80 update   Questions or comments? Email us at info@ide...

On this episode of the podcast we talk with Barry Lee, our first new hunter joining us in the elk woods. We talk all about how Barry got into hunting, and his learning curve into archery. We also discuss the difficulty of elk hunting and public lands.  Topics covered: -Barry's love for fly fishing -First ever turkey hunt -Tom's nonfatal mistake  -Barry's pre-hunt and pre-fish ritual for his late f...

On this episode, we talk with Brian Vander Ark and Tom Sena about our recent South Dakota antelope hunt. Brian and Tom are new hunters and this was their first time taking their bows out in the field. Tips and tricks are shared about successful and unsuccessful stalks! More in this episode- -How Tom and Brian heard about this opportunity -Brians first successful hunt -Tom's decision not to shoot -...

In the first Identical Draw podcast, hosts Thomas and Nate Krick talk over their plans for the year. The discuss the 17 new hunters they are introducing to hunting this fall as well as a big announcement with their Kansas 80 Land Series!