The Mobile Hunter Podcast

Today on episode 316 Chris and Josh sit down with Cameron Derr to talk all things optics! Topics Include: The HD Marketing Misconception Optics Education and Common Misconceptions About Binocular Power Understanding Binocular Specifications to Optimize Light Gathering Glassing Versus Trail Cameras Summer Scouting Strategies Deer Movement Patterns Impact of Crop Cycles on Observation Historical Pat...

Today on episode 315 Rick, Josh, and Martin sit down to discuss the upcoming deer season and steps to get the ball rolling on all things mobile related for the Fall! Topics Include: Pre-season Bow Practice Learned from last season Getting better with your equipment Shooting from your saddle Using deer calls Understanding your process Mobile Hunters Expo And more! Take time to visit out sponsors! ⁠...

Today on episode 314 Josh and Martin sit down to discuss Gear Prep and Equipment Maintenance for the upcoming Deer Season. Topics Include: Pre-season Climbing Practice Saddle Gear Modifications New Gear in 2026 Saddle Longevity and Maintenance Tether and Bridge Adjustments for Shooting Mobile Hunters Expo And more! Take time to visit out sponsors! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Today on episode 313 Chris sits down with returning guest Dillon Harper! They break down their recent scouting trip in the mountains and go over some of the key details as to why and where they went scouting. Topics Include: E-Scouting Philosophy Environmental and Habitat Mapping In Field Observations and Sign Assessment Navigating steep terrain and identifying sign Terrain and Water Source Analys...

Today on episode 312 we are back throwing it back!!! Specifically to one that ties into our segment next week! Chris and his Co-Host for the episode Rick sit down with Dillon Harper to discuss his hunting of black bears in the mountains of Georgia. Dillon gives tactics regarding how he has gotten on bears during this year, as well as years past! Topics Include: - Terrain features in hunting the mo...

Today on episode 311 Rick, Chris and Martin sit down to talk about one of our favorite subjects....... GEAR!!! The guys each discuss a piece of gear that they are excited about using this upcoming season and how it applies to each of their hunts. Topics Include: Chris's lack of experience with deer heart Rick's elk hunt timeline Rick's new rifle and how it will be one that he uses for years to com...

Today on episode 310 Chris and Josh sit down and address common concerns hunters have when it comes to summer scouting. They take a look back at multiple episodes and go over data and research presented that hunters can utilize during their summer scouting to locate and target bigger bucks! Topics Include: Dealing with bugs and heat during summer scouting Mobile vs Sedentary Bucks Buck Net Displac...

Today on episode 309 Rick, Chris, and Josh sit down to discuss what they are doing currently to create their best season to come! Topics Include: Rick drawing a Kentucky Elk tag How understanding the areas now that you plan on being in during September can pay off How scouting in this phase of the year allows you to see what growth may be there in the fall Public and private land choices that each...

Today on episode 308 Chris and Josh sit down to discuss multiple factors that have them excited for the buck potential in 2026. Topics Include: Recent Turkey Hunting Report and Success Predictions Shift from Turkey Hunting to Whitetail Deer Focus Environmental Factors Favoring Upcoming Deer Season Impact of Reduced Stress and Mild Winters on Deer Early Greenup and its Nutritional Benefits for Antl...

Today on episode 308 Chris, Josh, and Rick are joined by Martin Ringeisen to break down 5 successful hunts! They each cover their hunts and how turkeys are still the kings of making you look silly Topics Include: Martin’s morning gobbler in Wisconsin Chris's Ohio opening weekend Tom and his midday KY gobbler Rick’s midday surprise turkey Josh's KY gobbler and how he almost got “Jurassic Park’d” fo...

Today on episode 306 of the podcast we're doing a throwback episode to a very relevant topic. The state of Kentucky just recorded near record harvest numbers for their opening weekend of turkey season and we discussed this potential last season and why we thought the research was indicating this. Rick, Chris and Josh sit down and go over something that most overlook. The guys cover the importance...

Today on episode 306 Chris, Josh, and Rick are back to break down their opening weekend in KY and TN! They each cover unique hunts and things that they "learned" through the hunts! The guys take time to process a lot of good information that may help you in the woods this year! Topics Include: Bugs and Burns and how it's effected jakes this year Chris's turkey swimming lessons, as well as baptism...

Today on episode 305 Chris and Josh sit down with Mathew Ritchison of Ritchison Custom Calls! They each cover a lot of ground in this episode from a great call maker and a great outdoorsman in the turkey woods. Mathew's outdoors prowess Chris's hunt down south How calling can be different for everyone How gobbling a lot can be an issue How being in the outdoors is different for a hunter Hunting su...

Today on episode 303 Rick sits down with Martin Ringeisen and Tyler Sparks at the Open Season Expo to talk about events and adventures on the horizon! They each cover something upcoming in the year post Turkey season that they are hoping to achieve and add value to their experience this year in the woods! Topics Include: The Open Season Expo Tyler's rifle elk hunt out west Calling to bucks and get...

Today on episode 302 Rick, Chris and Josh sit down with Martin Ringeisen at the Open Season Expo to talk their best turkey hunts ever! Each one of the stories talks about different tactics used and they also cover how it's shaped them. They regale you with their tales of victory so you can capitalize on birds this spring! Topics Include: The Open Season Expo Birds off the roost and how they "appea...

Today on episode 301 Rick sits down with Martin Ringeisen, Josh Luck, and Tyler Sparks at the Open Season Expo to talk their worst turkey hunts ever! Each one of the stories hurts more than the next, but they also cover how it's shaped them. They regale you with their tales of defeat so you don't make the same mistakes! Topics Include: The Open Season Expo Why safeties are often too safe Why Turke...

Today we celebrate episode 300! ! Rick, Chris, and Josh sit down to discuss their evolution as turkey hunters! The guys cover equipment and tactics that have made them better hunters over their varied years of hunting. They also look back at specific information regarding habitat that has been a big piece in each of their approaches to getting on birds. Topics Include: Celebrating 300 episodes! Ea...

Today on episode 299 We are back with the final episodes of Psyche Of A Hunter! Rick sits down with Chris and Josh to discuss a very important piece of the outdoor heritage. Holding your elected officials accountable with laws regarding the outdoors. The guys cover Ohio House Bill 641 also known as the Trails and Tails act. The guys break down the law and how an Elk Reintroduction comes with extra...

Today on episode 298 Chris, Josh, and Martin Ringeisen sit down to discuss their recent post-season scouting trip and the takeaways from the weekend. Topics Include: Scouting Location Selection Initial Findings and Pressure Assessment Locating and Analyzing a Key Scrape Big Buck Sign Cam Placement and Efficiency in Scouting Strategy Scouting Takeaways and Woodsmanship and much more! Take time to v...

Today on episode 297 We are back with another episodes of Psyche Of A Hunter! Rick sits down with Michael Perry of 18 Outdoors to talk about the importance of heritage and hunting in the south. Rick and Michael go over growing up in the south and traditions that he has embraced and is creating for himself and others in the hunting space. Topics Include: Michael's outdoor history. Why Michael belie...

Today on episode 296 Rick, Chris, and Josh are together and they are talking Turkey! The guys go over their recent visit to the NWTF expo and expectations that others have. The guys go over their plans for the season and pieces of advice that may help you to get up and get out in the woods for spring thunder! Topics Include: Overview of NWTF Turkey season plans for the guys Getting young ones out...

Today on episode 295 We are back with another episodes of Psyche Of A Hunter! Rick sits down with Jacob Sklenar to talk about the importance of heritage and hunting in the great state of Wisconsin. Rick and Jacob go over a number of traditions that Jacob is passing on and hopes to for the future of hunting. Topics Include: Rick's mistakes and apologies to his northern brethren Why heritage is impo...

Today on episode 294 We are back with another episodes of Psyche Of A Hunter! Rick sits down with Greg Staggs to talk about the importance of trapping and how it can effect whole eco systems. Rick and Greg go over a number of traditions that keep the flame lit, as well as have deep meaning to them. Topics Include: Greg's background in the outdoors Why heritage is important Trapping for a purpose A...

Today on episode 293 We are back with another season of Psyche Of A Hunter! Rick sits down with Chris and Josh to discuss the season and how heritage is an important part of hunting, and how some parts of it are slipping away. Rick and his guests go over a number of traditions that keep the flame lit, as well as have deep meaning to them. Topics Include: Chris's continued deer season Why heritage...

Today on episode 292 Chris and Josh sit down with Martin Ringeisen and Adam Volz to do a complete and full break down of their ENTIRE time at ATA! The guys cover their favorite new products while attending ATA as first time vendors! Topics Include: The Consumer Show Saddles and what's new! Josh's love for dog leashes Old companies making a comeback Chris Finding his new Dad New equipment you will...