The New Hunters Guide

Has a myth ever hindered you? The truth can lift burdens and bring freedom. On this episode I debunk 7 hunting myths that make it hard for people to start hunting or to pursue new types of game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A bad hunting habit can cost you a lot of opportunities while pursuing predators. But fixing a bad habit can readily boost your chances of success hunting coyotes, foxes, and more while seemingly doing nothing different. On this episode I identify several bad habits for predator hunting and how you can easily fix them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coyotes and foxes are most often hunted at night, but can you hunt these predators in the daytime too? You can and it can be a lot of fun. On this episode I share tips about how to hunt predators in daylight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

So you want to hunt pheasants but don't have a dog. No problem! Not only can you hunt pheasants without a dog you can be very successful at it. On this episode I share 3 strategies for hunting these birds without canine assistance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can you still be successful hunting geese in the late season? Not only can you do it, some people have the most success in the middle of winter! On this episode I share strategies and tips for late season goose hunting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is the good duck hunting over when winter arrives? Hardly! In fact some hunters have their best success in the late season. On this episode I share tips for successful duck hunting in the coldest late season conditions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If anything hinders deer hunters, it is using the same tactics all season long. Deer habits change significantly over the course of the hunting season and this episode I talk about how to adjust your strategy to give you the best chances for latest season success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

So you are hunting and seeing way more does thank bucks. Should you try to reduce the doe population to better balance the herd? On this episode I share some basic deer management principles along with some of the biggest misconceptions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There are many different ways to field dress a deer and a lot of equipment you could use. On this episode I talk about the knives and tools that are really needed for the new or cost consciences hunter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seeing a big deer walk into range after weeks or months of anticipation can cause a major adrenaline response that makes it hard to concentrate or take precision action. On this episode I talk about how to keep your cool when big game walks out and what you can do year-round to prepare for these moments and avoid common hunt ruining problems many people experience. Learn more about your ad choices...

Different tactics work better for hunting different types of deer. Hunting whitetails is not a one size fits all proposition, much depends upon the area, age, and gender of the deer. On this episode I cover how big buck strategies differ from doe hunting strategies and how hunting young bucks is also different. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of the top complaints deer hunters have is that they went out and didn't see any whitetails. That will happen to everyone from time to time, but it should not be the norm. On this episode I talk about how hunting deer sign instead of speculation can drastically improve your chances of seeing game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scent control plays a crucial role in almost every deer hunt. But how far should you go to cover up your scent? How far is too far? On this episode I talk about serious but realistic and practical ways to control your scent without spending much money or doing things that are crazy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Almost nothing about deer hunting has been studied longer than the effects of the moon. And yet with hundreds of years of tradition, culture, and some significant observational research, modern technology has completely changed our understanding of this phenomenon. On this episode I talk about how the moon really impacts deer movement and the whitetail rut. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

There are 3 main reasons why you want to have more than a single deer hunting spot. On this episode I talk about the factors that motivate whitetail hunters to have multiple hunting locations be them tree stands, ground blinds, or any number of simple no cost setups so you can find the right number of spots for you and how you hunt. Of course you only NEED 1 spot to take deer, but having multiple...

Arrow weight plays a major role in archery hunting, it impacts your range, aiming, and effect on the deer. On this episode I talk about how to sift through all the information out there to make a good decision on how heavy YOUR arrows should be. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The early deer season can be the best time of the year for hunting certain areas but it requires a unique set of strategies that is different from the rest of the year. On this episode I share the story of my early season whitetail buck and the tactics that helped me bring him home on opening day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The best time of day to hunt bucks changes as the season goes on. It is true that you can take a buck at any time of day and on any day of the whitetail deer season, but there are times when the odds are better. On this episode I talk about the best time of day to hunt bucks in the early season, pre-rut, rut, late season and everything in between. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone....

Black bear hunting is intense, both in the pursuit and the habitat. It can be tough to hunt where these bears reside, especially when it is wet and cold. On this episode I interview Alaska native and long time black bear enthusiast Jeff Lund about how to find and take down these amazing predators and what to do once you have a bear on the ground. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f...

The crossbow market can be a crowded place, but if new hunters focus on a few core factors they can navigate things more easily and cheaply. On this episode I talk about how to streamline the consideration process so new users can make simpler and faster purchase decisions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Black bears are one of the most impressive predators you can hunt in North America. They have a large and diverse home range which affords many opportunities to newer hunters. On this episode I interview Alaska native and long time black bear enthusiast Jeff Lund about how to get started hunting these amazing creatures. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We should always be learning from our hunting experiences, and the experiences of others. This past season I learned a very important lesson about opportunities in the deer woods and how to manage them. On this episode I talk about how you can make decisions that enable you to enjoy your hunt to the fullest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There are big changes happening at The New Hunters Guide, and I am excited about them! This is a special announcement episode that goes into the details of what is happening with the podcast currently and the future plans. Listen to get all of the details. The short short version is our reach is expanding and our ability to better serve YOU is increasing! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me...

Today was a dream come true in the turkey woods! Gobbler down within 5 minutes of legal shooting time! But it didn’t happen by accident, this turkey hunt took strategy, preseason work, and a carefully thought out plan including tactics that are out of the ordinary for me.  On this episode I share the story and the strategy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You cannot always control what comes at you in life, but you can decide how you will react. On this episode I share about how hunting not only helped me to survive a year of pandemic, but it helped me to thrive, to come out better. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices