The New Hunters Guide

When it comes to crow hunting, you have a lot of flexibility for shotguns and shells. There is not really a wrong combination for the task, but there are certainly guns and ammo that are better than others. On today's episode I talk about what new hunters need to know when it comes to the best firearms for crow hunting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Crow hunting is one of the most overlooked parts of our sport. Crows are one of the most fun types of game to pursue, and may be the single best place for new hunters to get started. On today's episode I gave you an introduction crow hunting, including how you can get started and some basic tactics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A backpack is one of the most important pieces of hunting gear you can buy, you will likely use it hunting all different types of game, with all different types of clothing, firearms, and footwear. A good pack can literally last half a lifetime and go with you many more places than just the woods. On today's episode I talk about what are the top five things to look for in a good hunting backpack L...

If you spend more than an hour in the woods, there is a good chance you will need a bathroom break. What you are hunting determines the best tactics for relieving yourself. On today's episode I talk about how and when to use the restroom with the least chance of disrupting your hunt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When it comes to hunting, there is a ditch on either side of the road. On one side people cannot find enough time to hunt. On the other side, people get out of control and hunt so much that it hurts their family or job. On today's episode I talk about how to balance hunting and life, and that includes how to make time to hunt as well as set up guardrails for yourself.  Learn more about your ad cho...

This was not your average turkey hunt.  Nothing about it was like any hunt I've ever had. It was like box office drama unfolding in real time. There were ups, downs, near defeats, a glorious finale and a sudden twist at that end. That's right, on this episode I recount the adventure of the gobbler I took this past week and am in the process of cooking as I type this. Throughout the episode I expla...

Turkeys like all creatures are impacted by the weather, and with a little strategy you can improve your odds. On today's episode I talk about all different types of weather and how they effect spring gobbler hunting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A turkey vest is not the type of gear that will make you a more successful hunting, but it can make you a more comfortable and a more organized hunter. On today's episode I talk all about the features and benefits of turkey vests and my experience hunting with and without them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

No matter how you prefer to hunt turkeys, it is good to have options for when things end up being different from the ideal situation. On this episode I cover several advanced strategies for hunting spring gobblers. These are not strategies I recommend you lead with, but they are extra tools in your toolbox to help you up your game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Field dressing and preparing a turkey to cook is a fast and easy process, it is something that any beginner can do and there is lots of margin for error. On today's episode I talk about the actual process, how you can overcome any "yuck" factor, and the best way for beginners to approach cleaning a turkey. You do not need any special tools or skills, once you've shot the turkey the hard part is ov...

So much has been said and written about the best turkey hunting guns and shells that it can dizzy the head of anyone who hasn't spent dozens of hours researching and experimenting. On today's episode I simplify things and focus in on the best shotguns and loads for beginners. You shouldn't need a degree in turkey hunting firearms to get started with the sport, it's a lot easier than most people ma...

Spring turkey hunting is an adrenaline filled game of skill and quick decisions. One thing every new hunter must have to play the game is a turkey call, and preferably more than one. On today's episode I help you parse through the endless variety of turkey calls to settle on the best two options for new hunters.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The right turkey hunting gear is more important and more appreciated than in almost any other type of hunting. A turkey hunter must be fully concealed, warm, mobile, nimble, have access to a wide variety of tools, silent, flexible, and able to excel in unexpected circumstances. On today's episode, I talk about what kind of gear is needed for a beginner, and what you can do without to get started....

To hunt turkeys you must find turkeys. Scouting is a critical part of spring gobbler hunting. On this episode, I talk about the 4 S's of turkey scouting. These techniques will not just help you find turkeys but identify areas and tactics for optimal hunting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There is no other kind of hunting like spring turkey, or as it is formally called, spring gobbler. I think turkey hunting is a good enough reason to start hunting by itself, and you should try doing it! On today's episode I talk about how I was introduced to turkey hunting, why it is my favorite type of hunting, and why you should do it too! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc...

There is no other kind of hunting like spring turkey, or as it is formally called, spring gobbler. I think turkey hunting is a good enough reason to start hunting by itself, and you should try doing it! On today's episode I talk about how I was introduced to turkey hunting, why it is my favorite type of hunting, and why you should do it too! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc...

When most people think about hunting, they don't think about crows. Many lifelong hunters have never even attempted to go out after them. But crows are one of the most fun types of game to pursue, and may be the single best place for new hunters to get started. On today's episode I give a brief overview on crow hunting, including why you would do it, why it's so much fun, the basic gear you need,...

Hunting is a rich, fulfilling sport. But unlike many sports, it is not as easy to tell who is good at it and who isn't. This has given rise to a discouraging "everyone is a master in their own mind" mentality that far to many hunters share, from beginners to veterans.  On this episode, we talk about how to navigate that attitude in order to fully enjoy the sport without being subject to the opinio...

Coyotes, foxes, bobcats, and other predators have a very different post kill scenario than a deer, turkey, or other game that you would eat. The term "field dressing" a coyote is synonymous with skinning the animal so you can save or sell the hide. On today's episode I talk about what you do with a coyote or fox once the animal is down and help you decide which approach is best for you. Learn more...

When it comes to hunting foxes, coyotes, bobcats, etc. at night, your flashlight is the piece of gear that makes the hunt possible. If you can't see you can't shoot. So having a good light is critically important. Having a bad light can make the adventure more challenging than it's worth. On this episode I cover everything you need to know about predator hunting flashlights. Learn more about your...

Hunting coyotes and foxes can be done more comfortably and effectively with the right gear. However, depending on how you hunt them, you can start with very basic equipment and then work your way up as you get deeper into the sport. In this episode I cover the simplest level of gear you can use and then what would be ideal for the new hunter to use. Everything we talk about on this episode centers...

When it comes to hunting coyotes, foxes, bobcats, or larger predators, you a rifle that does a handful of very specific things.  Any rifle can work, but there may be downsides.  On this episode I talk in-depth about what attributes you want in a rifle, what chamberings are most effective, and what a new hunter should be looking for in a gun for predator hunting. My recommendations might surprise y...

When it comes to hunting coyotes and foxes, you need to not only talk the talk but also look the part. Calls and decoys enable you to get predators to not just come close but to let their guard down enough for you to get a shot. In this episode I talk about how to find predators and what kinds of calls and decoys you can use to get started hunting them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega...

Predator hunting, specifically coyotes, foxes, bobcats, etc., is a great pursuit for beginners and experienced hunters alike. It is so different from most types of hunting that both a seasoned deer hunter and a first time beginner can go out together and have a great time. The most effective time to hunt predators is right after sundown, which makes this an activity you can do any night of a week,...

I think many hunters have not discovered their favorite kind of hunting. Some have hunted for years and years and still not found what they enjoy most. They like hunting and they enjoy the game they pursue, but they have never ventured to hunt anything different and they do not realize there are other things that may be more enjoyable than what they are doing. On this episode we talk about making...