The New Hunters Guide

There are few things that help with whitetail hunting more than getting into a tree, but what can people do if they are uncomfortable with heights? On this episode I talk about multiple deer hunting strategies and alternatives for people who are afraid of heights.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Getting into a tree may be the single biggest thing you can do to improve your chances of success hunting whitetails, but how high do you need to go? On this episode I talk about the factors of how altitude effects deer hunting and what the optimal height is.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There is no doubt that ATVs can make deer hunting more convenient, but do they have a negative effect on deer? On this episode I talk about the impact of all-terrain-vehicle use on deer hunting and when the best time to use off road vehicles is.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The truth is, there is a best day of the year for whitetail deer hunting. But that day is not the same every year. On this episode I give you the tools to help you discern the best day of the  year to hunt whitetails in your area. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Many people discount the early season when it comes to hunting whitetail deer, but that can be a big mistake. On this episode I talk about the 5 big strategies that helped me land my early season buck and how you can find great success long before the rut draws close. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The first day you walk into the woods to hunt ducks is a big and exciting day! On this episode we hear from my friend and duck hunting expert Riley Hendrixson about what to know and do on your first ever duck hunt! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trying to break into duck hunting can be a big task. But every journey begins with a first step, and this is it! On this episode my friend and duck hunting expert Riley Hendrixson is going to talk about how to get ready for your first hunt! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Every year October comes and many hunters begrudgingly suffer poor hunt after poor hunt at the hands of the mysterious "October lull". On this episode I  shine some light on the mystery  and provide some strategic insight to help you be successful all month long. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The question comes up again and again every whitetail deer hunting season, you saw a doe with fawns and are not sure if you should take a shot. Or worse, you did harvest the doe and then noticed the fawns, will they survive the winter? On this episode I answer this questions with more than just opinions and feelings, I dig down to the real facts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f...

In many traditions doe hunting has been frowned upon, but the reasons for that simply do not hold up under scrutiny. On this episode I examine and debunk several of the core issues that have held people back from the fun and benefits of hunting whitetail does. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A trail camera is more than a tool, it is a hobby, a pursuit, and one of the most fun parts of hunting during the off season. On this episode I talk about the best things trail cameras can do for you to improve your deer hunt and your overall experience as an outdoorsman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You do not need to have hundreds of acres to have a great hunt. In fact you can hunt whitetail deer very successfully on small properties, even those with as few as just a couple acres. On this episode I talk about how to amplify your deer hunting success when you have limited amounts of land available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With modern day broadheads it is hard to go wrong in what you select, but certain types of broadheads may be better for certain kinds of whitetail deer hunting and for new hunters. On this episode I talk about the different types of broadheads and the factors that go into making the best decision of what you should get started with. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Few things are more exciting than taking a buck after a lot of hard work and weeks of expectation. What you do next with that trophy should be something you have already considered and planned out, not something you jump into with while overcome with emotion. On this episode I dig into what you need to think about and plan for so that when you do take a great deer your next steps can be informed,...

A lot of people think food plots are beyond what they can achieve or afford. But there are great options out there you can start with, such as white clover that can be planted with no equipment, needs minimal space, and grows back every year. On this episode I dig into the details of getting started on cheap, fast, and easy clover plots. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoic...

The mock scrape and trail camera combination may be the single most powerful reconnaissance strategy for hunting whitetails that there is, at least for new hunters. On this episode I talk about the best time of year to get out there and setup mock scrapes and trail cameras, both for archery and rifle season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There are seven things every hunter needs to know about how to locate, assess, and improve deer habitat to have consistent success in the woods. On this episode I talk about what you can do right now to understand whitetail habitat, find it in the woods, and make adjustments to it to better your chances of success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Where you setup to hunt crows makes all the difference and determines not only if crows will come to you but if they will come close enough to shoot. On this episode I talk about the best types of places to setup in order to boost your odds of a successful crow hunt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Recoil is one of the most vivid parts of shooting and hunting for many who are beginners. It permeates people's thinking and memory and is often little understood and not properly managed. On this episode I talk about the effect recoil has on hunting, the science behind it, and what you can do to better manage it and be a more effective hunter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/...

Both sectional density and ballistic coefficient are bullet specifications that matter for hunters but one matters a lot more for new hunters. On this episode I break down the need to know fundamentals of each so you can make better ammunition decisions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Every man is created with a thirst for adventure. Deep on the inside, we come alive when we pursue those things that fan that flame. On this episode I talk about the soul of a hunter and how this passion can quite literally change lives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How to break in a new gun or a new barrel is one of the most hotly debated topics on the internet. Fortunately, for those willing to venture off the internet, there are real answers to this question. On this episode I give practical, rational, evidence based advice for how to break in a new gun. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Every gun needs cleaned, but how do you know when you should clean them? On this episode I give practical, realistic tips for when you should clean your firearms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wild turkey is a culinary treat, but many have had poor experiences cooking it because they try to cook it like something else. On this episode I talk about the unique aspects of wild turkey meat and how you need adjust your cooking methods to bring out the best.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You can successfully take a gobbler all season long, but things often change in the turkey woods as the season progresses. On this episode I talk about how you can improve your changes of success during the late season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices