The Typical Sportsman

Want to grow bigger bucks and create a better deer property? This episode is for you. Dylan sits down with Jared Mills to break down the summer habitat work that can completely change your hunting season this fall. Managing deer isn’t something that starts a few weeks before opening day—it’s a year-round process. Jared shares the habitat improvements that provide the biggest return on your time an...

Want to catch bigger bass more often? This episode is for you. Dylan sits down with professional fisherman Glenn Walker for a deep dive into tournament-level bass fishing strategy, fish behavior, and how to consistently find and catch more fish. Glenn shares his journey into becoming a competitive bass fisherman and breaks down the lessons he’s learned from years on the water. In this episode, we...

The love story that leads to a backcountry elk hunt PROPOSAL!  Dylan sits down with Ken Reece and Megan DiPerna to talk about their journey into hunting together. From Megan’s introduction to hunting, to the challenges of learning new skills, to the adventures and memories they’ve built along the way, this episode is packed with stories from the field. The conversation culminates with Ken sharing...

Javier Cantu, one of Mexico’s rising Olympic archers, joins Dylan in spring bear camp to talk about competing against some of the world’s best at a remarkably young age. From the pressure of international competition to the culture of Olympic archery in Mexico, Javi shares what it’s really like pursuing excellence on the world stage. If you’ve ever wondered what Olympic archery looks like south of...

Dylan sits down with Waylon and Devon Herzig of Ace Outfitters from spring bear camp in Idaho to discuss what it takes to run a successful family-owned outfitting business and why that matters to their clients. The conversation dives deep into proven spring bear hunting tactics, including baiting strategies, running hounds, locating mature boars, and the lessons they’ve learned from years of guidi...

Dylan is joined by Darrell Gogert, owner of Velvet Antler Technologies, to talk all things spring trophy care and how to properly care for your hard-earned kill in the field. The two also dive into something the outdoor industry desperately needs more of — supporting the companies and people working to make hunting better instead of tearing them down over personal preferences or brand loyalty. If...

Dylan sits down with Kevin Strong, SVP of Sales at Blocker Outdoors, to break down the development of Finisher — a complete turkey hunting system built FOR turkey hunters, BY turkey hunters. What actually matters in turkey gear? What features do most hunters overlook? What’s worth spending money on… and what isn’t? From mobility and comfort, to concealment and setup, this episode dives deep into w...

What’s it like when you start going on adventures with your spouse?  Dylan is joined by Cedric O’Hara to talk about the journey of getting their wives into the woods with a bow in their hand.  The two also discuss the world of media and marketing in the outdoor space, and how many incredible content creators there are in the hunting space! 

Dylan is joined by Ryan Colburn, owner of Mod Archery. Mod Archery is creating highly innovative tools that make building arrows at home easier and more accessible than ever. From improving arrow performance to simplifying the entire process, Ryan breaks down how anyone can build better arrows without breaking the bank. Tune in to hear about Mod Archery’s latest products and get a full rundown on...

Dylan is joined by Travis “T-Bone” Turner for a deep dive into all things archery. They break down how to build a more effective bow setup, what your real ethical shooting range on deer should be, and the lessons T-Bone has learned throughout his archery journey.

Dylan is joined by Buck Steele, President of Anechoic, for a complete breakdown on the world of suppressors.  Suppressors are so incredibly common now, but have you ever had a complete understanding of the different materials and types, the gives and takes of each, or what to look for in a suppressor? 

Dylan is joined by Bam Marshall, host of the Wild Chaos Podcast. They dive into what it really means to raise GOOD kids in a broken world. How do we instill real values? How do we raise productive, strong members of society? How do we teach them to stand up for what’s right? We stop being lazy parents. They also talk about getting your kids in the outdoors—and more importantly, how to build a life...

Dylan is joined by one of the OGs of the hunting podcast game: Jay Scott!  The two talk about Jay’s start in outdoor media, his successful career as an outfitter, and the evolution of outdoor media! 

Dylan is joined by Nick Hoffman, host of Nick’s Wild Ride, to give you some really good insights on some incredible adventures that you can do very affordably!   Try something new, go somewhere new, hunt something new, find new adventures!

Hunting is for EVERYONE!    Dylan is joined by the incredibly funny Leigh McNasty, and the two talk about how hunting is for EVERYONE!    It doesn’t matter what you look like, how you dress, where you come from, or any other hobbies you might enjoy. ANYONE and EVERYONE can get out and enjoy hunting!    They talk about Leigh’s journey into taking over the internet with his comedy, his hunting backg...

Facts that hunters NEED to know about CWD!    Dylan is joined by Sonja Christensen, Assistant Professor for the Department of Fisheries and Wildlife at Michigan State University, and Justin Spring, Executive Director of Pope & Young, to share the TRUTH about CWD.    Wading through all the information out here about CWD can be super difficult. What’s factual? What’s a myth? What can we as hunte...

Dylan is joined by Dan Mathews from The Nomadic Outdoorsman and We Are Dan & Sam.  The two sit down to discuss a little bit of everything; becoming internet famous, experiencing new outdoor adventures, some western hunts that’ll never be forgotten, and yeah, even helping the police catch thieves in a chase. 

What all do I NEED to go turkey hunting? What’s the best kind of gun? What’s the shot placement on a turkey? Dylan is joined by Aaron Warbritton from The Hunting Public to talk through turkey hunting gear, shot placement on a bird, and some tips and tricks he’s learned over his years of turkey hunting that you can use to make yourself a better turkey hunter!

Everyone wants to know how to call in MORE BIRDS!    Well, Beau Brooks knows how to call in MORE BIRDS, and he’s here to give you a FULL turkey calling seminar to help YOU learn how to speak the turkey language, and become more effective at calling in birds!

There’s more than one way to kill a gobbler.   Dylan is joined by Nate Hosie to break down proven turkey hunting tactics for chasing long-beards in every scenario. From aggressive run-and-gun setups to slowing down on pressured birds, we dive into the strategies that consistently get it done.   If you’ve ever wondered how and when to implement different tactics for chasing those spring gobblers an...

Why Are Turkeys Where They Are?  If you understand habitat, you stop chasing turkeys and start predicting them.  Dylan is joined by Dr. Michael Chamberlain, who has spent more than three decades studying the iconic game bird, balancing his role as a leading academic with his passion as a hunter. He was named the NWTF Distinguished Professor at the University of Georgia—the nation’s first endowed p...

To kick off TURKEY WEEK, Dylan is joined by Michael Waddell to share his passion for turkey hunting, and help fire the listener up to get out this spring and chase those gobblers!   The passion for turkey hunting is something that runs DEEP in many, but none as deep The Bone Collector!

Dylan is joined by Bryan Burkhardt to relive one incredible hunt, paying tribute to Fred Bear and Glenn St. Charles: The Little Delta Tribute Hunt.    Bryan is FULL of incredible bowhunting stories, but none as great as setting out to pay tribute to bowhunting legends and slipping an arrow into an incredible bull moose! 

What would it be like to WIN a SHEEP HUNT!? Dylan is joined by Bucky Ihlenfeldt, who was drawn for the <1% drawing at Sheep Show and he put EVERYTHING he had into getting ready for this hunt of a lifetime! Less than ONE percent of hunters will ever have the chance to kill a wild sheep, and here’s Bucky’s chance. But can he close the deal? With so many obstacles standing in his way, it seems imp...

Hunting with…FALCONS!?  Dylan is joined by falconer, Tyler Sladen, along with one of his good friends, John Gardner, to take a deep dive into the world of falconry.  Falconry is the OLDEST form of hunting, and it’s not really something you can just START. It’s a long, hard process, taking THOUSANDS of hours to train a bird.  Dylan has a ton of questions for Tyler as he tries to understand this inc...