The New Hunters Guide

Is it safe to wait overnight to recover and process deer in the morning during the winter? On this episode I share some information that I sourced from a professional butcher and whitetail hunter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

No matter how cold it gets outside, the deer are still there. But does it ever become too cold to hunt them? On this episode I talk about some of the impact that extreme cold can have on both deer and hunters.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do all ducks leave for the winter, or can you still have success up until the last day of the hunting season? My answer for this question is "it depends", so listen to this episode for more. I also share some late season waterfowl hunting tactics, and a very important warning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Should you use the same ammunition for head shots vs. body shots in waterfowl hunting? That may sound like a strange question, but it is a real topic, and the focus of this episode.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Does snow help or hinder deer hunting? On this episode I talk about some of the pros and cons of hunting deer while it is snowing and after the fact. This episode is sponsored by Midwest Gun Works, use the code NHG25 at checkout to get free shipping on your first order at www. MidwestGunWorks.com, some exclusions apply, see website for details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/...

If your deer hunting season is not going the way you want it to, then this episode is for you. I share tips that can help the desperate deer hunter who wants to break the pattern of failure and find success.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do you find wounded ducks? On this episode I share tips to wound fewer birds and to quickly find and recover more of the birds that you do wound. This episode is sponsored by Midwest Gun Works, use the code NHG25 at checkout to get free shipping on your first order at www. MidwestGunWorks.com, some exclusions apply, see website for details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/...

What is more effective for hunting ducks, pheasants, and other birds, more potent loads or lighter loads with less recoil? On this episode I dig into this question to try and help you make good decisions based on how you hunt. Thanks to Tetra Hearing for sponsoring this episode. Get your FREE Tetra Hearing 2-Year Extended Service Plan when purchasing a device. Simply add this Service Plan to your...

Many who have had accidents or experienced tragedy in the woods have said or thought "it will never happen to me." On this episode I share tips on how you can do the single most important thing on every hunt, come home safe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you have deer hunted for very long you may have heard or believed a lie. In this episode I dig into what I believe is the biggest lie in deer hunting and give you tips on how to overcome it to be more effective in the woods.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Human pressure can impact deer behavior. On this episode, I talk about how to find deer on public land. This episode is sponsored by Midwest Gun Works, use the code NHG25 at checkout to get free shipping on your first order at www. MidwestGunWorks.com, some exclusions apply, see website for details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can and should you hunt ducks in the rain? On this episode I share tips on how to do it safer and more effectively. This episode is sponsored by Midwest Gun Works, use the code NHG25 at checkout to get free shipping on your first order at www. MidwestGunWorks.com, some exclusions apply, see website for details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you have spent much time waterfowl hunting, I think it's likely that you have heard or believed a lie at some point. In this episode I drill down into what I think the biggest lie in waterfowl hunting is, and how you can change your thinking to take more birds and save more money. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If hunting has lost its spark, or you are worried it might, there is hope. In this episode I drill down into reasons why that happens and how you can make hunting fun and exciting again!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you are an archery hunter, you may know something about the 10 second rule, or some version of it. On this episode I talk about the methodical process that every hunter should discipline themselves to be able to go through from the first sight of a legal deer to taking a shot in 10 seconds or less. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can you call deer just like you call ducks and turkeys? The simple answer is no, but there are certain times when a deer call can be effective. On this episode I talk about four different kinds of deer calls and when I recommend you do each. This episode is sponsored by Midwest Gun Works, use the code NHG25 at checkout to get free shipping on your first order at www. MidwestGunWorks.com, some excl...

Choosing the right time to take shot at a deer could be the difference between going home with a deer or with regret. On this episode I talk about how to pick the right time for a shot, and maybe more importantly, how you can develop a shot plan that fits your personal style and goals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Calling is one of the core components to duck hunting and on this episode, I give an entry level strategic overview of calling for new hunters to help you get into the woods and take your first birds. This episode is sponsored by Midwest Gun Works, use the code NHG25 at checkout to get free shipping on your first order at www. MidwestGunWorks.com, some exclusions apply, see website for details. He...

If you want to start hunting ducks or you want to get some tips to up your game, this is the right episode for you. This is intro to duck hunting. Thanks to Tetra Hearing for sponsoring this episode. Get your FREE Tetra Hearing 2-Year Extended Service Plan when purchasing a device. Simply add this Service Plan to your cart and use this code at checkout: NEWHUNTERSGUIDE. When you use my link or dis...

So how can you find good quality hunting gear that will do the job you need it to do as cost effectively as possible? Listen to find out! This episode is sponsored by Midwest Gun Works, use the code NHG25 at checkout to get free shipping on your first order at www. MidwestGunWorks.com, some exclusions apply, see website for details. I talk mostly about deer hunting gear in this episode, but I do t...

There are a couple of legitimate scenarios where you may find yourself going in to hunt land you have never set foot on before. On this episode I am going to talk about how you can maximize that opportunity and boost your chances of taking a deer. I focus on the new hunter, but these tactics may be beneficial for any hunter going into a new area. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f...

Whether you are new to deer hunting or want to have more consistent success, I believe putting these 10 tips into practice can be a game changer.  This episode is sponsored by Midwest Gun Works, use the code NHG25 at checkout to get free shipping on your first order at www. MidwestGunWorks.com, some exclusions apply, see website for details.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ad...

Deer hunting videos can be both entertaining and educational, but there are things you just cannot learn from a video. In this episode I talk about the merits of hunting videos, but I also discuss some of the misconceptions they can create and how some critical hunting skills can only be effectively developed by spending time in the woods. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adcho...

Can you hunt enough game to feed a family of four for a year? On this episode I mix some math with some critical thinking to answer this question and look at a few different ways you might try to do this. Thanks to Tetra Hearing for sponsoring this episode. Get your FREE Tetra Hearing 2-Year Extended Service Plan when purchasing a device. Simply add this Service Plan to your cart and use this code...

Many claims are made about ported choke tubes, but what does the data say? Are they better or worse than non-ported chokes, and what should you use for turkey hunting?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices