The New Hunters Guide

On this episode I dive into the basics of goose hunting ammo. I cover topics about different metals and shot sizes as well as hunting styles and distances to help you make informed decisions about your goose hunting ammo selections. We will talk about steel ammo, bismuth, heavier than lead, and pure 18 gcc TSS ammo.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

At what point is it too cold for ideal deer movement and hunting? And at what point is it too cold for hunters to be able to stay in the woods and pursue the deer? Today I am going to address both questions to help you in your late season deer hunting no matter where you live.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Everyone is used to hunting ducks in the cold, but hunting in the freezing cold is a different story. When it's below freezing, or even subzero, the tactics change, the gear changes, the locations change, and the risk factors are multiplied. On this episode I talk about how to hunt ducks in extreme cold, and how to stay safe doing it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What should you be looking for in a good deer processor and why does it matter? On this episode I share what sets apart a good butcher from a great one. And I will give some insights into what identifies a bad one as well. How you process your meat and what you do with it will impact you for months, maybe years to come, so it is important to do it right.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me...

What do you do when you make a big mistake field dressing a deer? Or how do you salvage, and field dress a gut shot deer? On this episode I am going to give you some insights and guidelines to save as much meat as possible and help make the best out of an unfortunate situation.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What are the warmest hunting socks? And what are they made of? On this episode I interview Kim Brooks, the creator of Warrior Alpaca, one of the most innovative sock companies out there. She designed the warmest hunting sucks I could find anywhere. These socks beat every other brand, in both a dry and a wet test. Alpaca Wool is incredibly warm and retains more heat when wet than even merino wool....

Why and how would you hunt deer with a shotgun? This is a beginner's guide and provides an all-round understanding of the shotgun hunting landscape including different levels of shotgun hunting, types of guns and ammo, slugs vs. buckshot, how to get ready for your first deer hunt with a shotgun and much much more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How early should you arrive at your deer stand in the morning vs. in the afternoon? The answer is almost never as clear cut as people want it to be. But that is always the reason so many hunters have such limited success. On this episode I talk about several of the factors that impact when deer will be in front of your stand and when you should get there to hunt those deer. Learn more about your a...

How can you dramatically improve your success rate hunting whitetail deer? In this podcast episode I share how I went from a 0% success rate to 83%. And no, you do not need to spend a bunch of money or have hundreds of acres of private land. It's all about strategy and changing the way you think about hunting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rain may have little effect on deer movement, or it may have drastic impact. If you can determine how the weather will impact hunting, you can develop a strategy for how and when to hunt whitetails when it's raining. Can you hunt deer effectively in the rain? The answer is both yes and no, depending on the circumstances.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While a duck hunting boat can provide a number of significant benefits, it can become easy to fantasize that such a purchase will change your life or turn you into a different person and your hunting will never be the same. The reality is the pros and cons of a duck boat are almost equal. You really need to weigh your situation to see if anything tips the scales towards or against you getting a du...

Can you age deer that are walking in front of you while hunting? How do you age deer that are up on the move or down on the ground? On this episode I tackle these questions, but I also address the much larger question of SHOULD YOU try to age deer at all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Should you be using a tree saddle? Is it really better than hunting out of a deer stand? On this episode I talk about the pros and cons of tree saddles and address the specific situations where tree saddles are indeed the best option, when they are an equal option, and when they are not the best option.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How can you start hunting deer from scratch? In this overview episode I take you from wanting to hunt, all the way to how to cook your meat. This is a beginner's overview of the entire process, but I do point you to all of the in-depth resources you need to be successful! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Should you pay for a hunting guide, or should they be avoided like the plague? There are legitimate hunting guides and there are scammers, just as in any profession. And just like anything else, there are good and bad times to pay for services. On this episode I help you understand when it is a good idea to pay for a guide and how to get the most out of the experience.  Learn more about your ad ch...

Ticks are a common enemy almost all hunters face. Thankfully because of this there are numerous ways to fight them. On this episode I talk about five strategies to help you win the battle against ticks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A squib is an underpowered bullet that is unable to make it out of the barrel of a gun and gets stuck partway through. Numerous things can cause it, but if its caught and dealt with promptly, a squib can be easily repaired. But if not dealt with, it can be devastating and terribly unsafe. Just like with firearms, in life there many things we can do to prevent hazardous situations and prevent them...

Can you hunt with slingshots, air rifles, spears, primitive bows, and other alternative weapons? On this episode I dive into the efficacy of unconventional weapons to talk about what is viable, what is reasonable, and why certain things should never be used from an objective point of view.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There are many establishments that promise hunters great prospects if they pay to hunt on their "preserve" or ranch, but much of the time hunters are being lured into exotic animal farms made up to sound like natural open hunting land that is protected by something other than tall fences. In this episode I talk about these kinds of situations in depth and answer a lot of questions.  Learn more abo...

Sporting clays is a wonderful sport in and of itself. But for the hunter, it is more than that. This represents the most lifelike practice you can get for hunting without shooting at real birds. In this episode I talk through numerous things you can do in order to focus your sporting clays time and money on building hunting skills that you can take into the woods.  Learn more about your ad choices...

The single biggest thing you can do to take more birds when hunting is to practice shooting sporting clays in the off season. On this episode I give an overview of what sporting clays is, why it's so helpful, what to expect your first time, the costs, and how you can find a course and get started.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There is fierce debate about whether autoloaders or over-unders are better shotguns. That is too broad of a question. Instead, I focus this episode on the merits of each for hunting, particularly hunting turkey, ducks, geese, upland game, and other pursuits under adverse weather conditions. Is one type of shotgun better for hunting? I think that generally speaking, yes, we can point to one that is...

Turkey nuggets are many people's favorite part of taking home a turkey, but what is the best way to cook them? Well, I do not think there is a "best" way but there are lots of great ways to do it depending on what you like. On this episode I share five different ways to cook and prepare this spring delicacy.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is it possible to improve the turkey population in your local area by actually hunting more? Well, yes, yes, it is. But it's not what you think. Killing more turkeys won't result in a bigger turkey population, but hunting and trapping turkey predators that have grown to out of balance proportions in your area can make a difference.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If turkeys are not gobbling, moving, or in any way detectible, how do you hunt them and salvage your season? In this episode I dig into the details of how to hunt gobblers when all else fails. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices