The Pursuit

Welcome back to another episode of the Pursuit Podcast! This week we're going to take a step back from the whitetail woods and start daydreaming about bending rods on our favorite lakes! Joining us in the studio today from Knoxville, TN, is Major League Fishing Pro Angler - Brandon Coulter. First, we introduce Brandon and discuss how his father used fishing to help them escape the big city. T...

Welcome back to another episode of the Pursuit Podcast. If you're like us, you will be grabbing those 3D or bag targets and getting ready for some indoor archery soon. Our guest this week definitely knows a thing or two about how to make some of the highest-quality targets on the market. Joining us from Alma, Arkansas, is Butch Thomas - Sales Manager for Morrell Targets. First, we introduce B...

Welcome back to another episode of the Pursuit Podcast. If you're like us - you're still grinding to fill that buck tag, and it's not getting any warmer. Our guest this week thrives on that and is responsible for creating some of the best whitetail gear on the market. Joining us from Bozeman, MT, is Chris Derrick, the Whitetail Product Line Manager for SITKA GEAR. First, we introduc...

Gun season is officially here, and whether you're using a slug, or 350 Legend, our guest this week definitely knows a thing or two about ammo! Joining us this week from Grand Island, Nebraska, is Jason Hornady from Hornady Manufacturing! First, we introduce Jason and discuss how his career before joining the family business helped him develop a great relationship with the Vance's. Then w...

In this week's episode, we are joined by Dr. Mike Tonkovich from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources - Division of Wildlife. We review some current harvest data and discuss the hot topic of EHD and explain its effects on the herd. Then we discussed the DSA or disease surveillance area and the state's management of CWD. Before you start this episode, we recommend going back to episod...

In this week's episode, we are joined by Paul Campbell & Andrew Muntz from the Ohio Outdoors Podcast. A few months ago, they had us on their podcast to promote our Tethrd Teach-N-Train event, and we've developed a great friendship with them! So we thought it would be cool to have them hang out with us for the morning, talk about how they started their podcast, and share how our hunti...

In this week's episode, we are joined by three different guests we've had on in previous episodes - Andrew McClure, Billy Phillips, and Dan Wells. We're right in the middle of the Whitetail Rut here in Ohio, and we all know how mentally and physically draining it can be. But, even with that said, the rut is the great equalizer when hunting whitetails, so we sat down with each of the...

In this week's episode, we are joined by Troy Hellman from Lacrosse Footwear. First, we get into how he ended up in Oregon - eventually joining Lacrosse. Then we dive into the company's history and evolution over the last 125 years. Finally, we discuss the differences between their top-selling rubber boots and how customers can maximize each product by making smart footwear choices. Foll...

In today’s episode, we are joined by 2014 College Football National Champion and former NFL QB - Cardale Jones. First, we get into his time after college and his current business ventures. Then we dive into the incredible 2014 National Championship run and his preparation during the season. Finally, we switch gears and talk about his love for the outdoors and how he’s grown to love hunting whiteta...

In this week's episode we are joined by Gregg Farrell - Senior Whitetail Category Manager at First Lite. We introduce Gregg and talk about his early start with hunting, joining First Lite, and the transition to Product Development and becoming the Senior Whitetail Category Manager. We get into the hunting trips he has planned this year and the First Lite YouTube series - The Method. Next, we...

In this week's episode, we made the trip up to TenPoint Crossbows in Mogadore, Ohio, for a factory tour and conversation with Dealer Sales Manager - Randy Wood. We introduce Randy and talk about the history of TenPoint crossbows. A family-owned company founded right here in Ohio! Then, we dive into what we saw during our tour, the challenges they've experienced during the pandemic, discu...

In this week's episode, we are joined by Zach Boren. We introduce Zach and talk about his family's ties with Michigan University and his decision to play for Ohio State. We discuss his time at Ohio State and playing under some of the greatest college football coaches ever. Then we switch gears and discuss the experience of purchasing his first pistol from us and how training not only him...

In this week's episode, we are joined by Rachelle Hedrick. We introduce Rachelle and talk about how she got started with hunting and fishing and how she and her husband started their trophy trout outfitted service - Smoke Hole Outfitters in Cabins, WV. We dive into her relationship with DSG Hunt and their mission to create high-quality gear for women of all ages and sizes. And finally, we dis...

In this week's episode, we are joined by a local taxidermist and big game recoverer - Toby Burdette.  We introduce Toby and talk about what got him started in taxidermy, what goes into the process, and how hunters can get the best results. Then, we dive into his newest venture - Legend's Big Game Recovery and what hunters need to do if they find themselves in a situation where they need...

In this week's episode, we are joined by Troy Fowler, or better known in the archery world as the Ranch Fairy! We introduce Troy, what caused him to become obsessed with creating the perfect arrow, broadhead selection, kinetic energy, shot placement, and the list goes on. This is a great episode for those who love to tinker and continue to perfect their craft! Follow Troy: Instagram: https://...

In this week's episode, we are joined by a local hunter and real estate agent - Emily Schaad Konkler. First, we introduce Emily and have her give us a little background on how her father got her started in hunting. We discuss becoming a real estate agent for Realtree Land Pros, building the perfect food plot, killing her biggest whitetail to date, and how women can get more involved in the ou...

In this week's episode, we are joined by Craig Holycross, Vance Outdoors Pro Staff Member and Muskingum University Archery Head Coach. We talked about how he started hunting and fishing, how he got his start in competitive archery, and explained the different types of classes. Lastly, we introduced Muskingum University Archery and discussed how he and his team are laying the building blocks f...

In this week's episode, we are joined by Jordan Budd - an avid outdoorswoman and brand ambassador for SIG SAUER and First Lite Hunting Apparel. We discuss how she started hunting, her path into the industry, the guiding service she runs in Northwest Nebraska, and the creation of her custom hunting camper. We dive into having the right mindset before a hunt and, of course, the ups and downs of...

In this week's episode, we are joined by Beau Martonik - host of the East Meets West podcast. We talked about how he started hunting, some challenges hunting western states as a guy from Pennsylvania - including a scary moment with altitude, touched on some big woods whitetail hunting strategy, how he started his podcast, and the decision to quit his 9-5 job, and go full-time in the industry...

In this week's episode, we are joined by our very own Hebron archery tech and resident outdoor survivalist - Kurtis Densmore. We talk about how he started hunting and fishing at a young age, working with flint and other unique rock materials to create primitive hunting weapons and tools, recapped our 2022 turkey season, and what we're looking forward to this hunting season. Watch this ep...

In this week's episode, we are joined by a special guest host - Pro Staff Member - Taylor Hahnert, and our featured guest - Reese Johnson. We discussed how Reese got started in hunting, how he and Taylor built a great friendship over social media, becoming a real estate agent in Kentucky, what features buyers should look for when deciding on buying a hunting farm, went over some trail camera...

In today's episode, we are joined by Casey Vandergraaf and Jonah Bell from G5 Outdoors/Prime Archery and NewGrounds media. We discussed how they got started in the industry, what it's like working for companies like G5/Prime and First Lite, moving to Iowa to chase monster bucks, we talked about some of their most memorable hunts, and what they're looking forward to this year. Follow...

In today's episode, we are joined by Dustin Huff from Southern Indiana and the owner of the largest typical whitetail ever recorded in the United States. We discuss his love for music and hunting, how a random decision to set up in a different area changed his life, how a text from a country music superstar helped connect him with the right people, the process of selling the antlers to a priv...

In this week's episode, we are joined by whitetail hunting legend - John Eberhart. We discuss catching world-class steelhead salmon in Michigan, having over 50 BUCKS in the Pope & Young record book - while only hunting on knock-on-door permission or public land. We also discussed how his scent control regiment allows him to worry about wind direction, how he started saddle hunting over th...

In today's episode, we are joined by Jordan Riley from Captured Creative & DIALED Archery. We discussed how he got started creating outdoor content, how the barrier to entry might not be as high as one would think, what it's like filming for industry giants, like First Lite and MeatEeater, geeked out over some camera talk, ran through some of our recommendations for different budgets...