The Whitetail Experience - Sportsmen's Empire

On this episode Dave and Andy tell the story of Andy’s big woods buck during the Ohio gun season.   Dave also has a close encounter with a good buck.  They hit on some of the deer drive strategy that goes into late season.    Topic discussed: - little Debbie prices  - staying covert on public land - out of staters helping other out of state hunters  - flavored whiskey  - buck only spots  - no doub...

This is a quick December update with some last minute gear related items we recommend.  The team killed a few bucks in late November and during the gun season.  Byron debates on hybrid hunting for second half of season with no cover left in the woods.  Also Thlete releases some new gear items and Byron gives his thoughts on them.  Also future podcast plans.

In this episode, the hosts of the Whitetail Experience podcast share their updates on the Ohio whitetail rut. They talk about the factors that affect deer activity. They also discuss the strategies and tactics they use to hunt bucks during the peak of the rut, such as stand placement, calling, rattling, scents and decoys.  The hosts also share some of the highlights and lowlights of their season,...

This episode is just about rut surviving the rut. Concepts, life tactics, hacks to all make the grind of the rut better.  Things from vehicle prep and meals to make before this heavy hunting time in your life. I give some thoughts around what I like to do with my PTO to keep hunting all of the rut. I talk about the good buck encounter in late October.  I talk about the scouting I have done and the...

On this episode we talk about the recent XOP deer camp.  I was able to shoot a deer despite a handful of hunting debacles.  We go over a buck encounter on the ground while scouting. We go over aspects of a good deer camp.  I talk a bit about keys to hunting low and pulling off the shot. Also the recovery and finding the broadhead in the deer. Topic discussed -still hunting a doe -buck recovery mis...

It's here folks, deer season is on the horizon.  On this episode we discuss what's next.  Give an update on some preseason scouting and some debacles in the woods.  We talk a little bit about bobcats and side arms for bowhunting. Also discussed: - Trail cams - oaks - scouting - small farm prep - traditional bowhunting  - squirrel hunting  Check out the Sportsmen's Empire Podcast Network for more r...

In this episode of the Whitetail Experience Podcast, Byron recaps his first hunts of the year and his goals for the 2023 season. He kicks things off with a discussion about  blowing his chance at a velvet buck and hunting in the heat. The second half of the podcast Byron goes over goals and thoughts for the 2023 season.  Some guys are changing some gear.  Others are working to get more ground to h...

In this episode of the Whitetail Experience, the guys get together to talk final summer prep before season starts. They discuss Andy's trail cam prep, Rick's elk prep progress and getting done the summer honey due projects before fall.  Other topics include stand hunting vs saddle hunting talk with Andy, out of state hunting issues when dealing with game laws, out of state of hunting plans for 202...

This Episode is with Chris Weist of PA.  Chris has sold all of his compounds and picking up the stick bow.  We talk about the transition and steps needed to make this upcoming season a good one.  We also discuss out of state hunting.  Late summer deer hunting preparation.  Scouting and Chris's approach to the coming fall.   Topics discussed -stick bow  -mobile hunting -off season scouting notes -d...

Perfect summer episode to get you ready for deer season. We give an update on the mobile hunter road show. The items on our August to do list. A break through in my stick bow shooting. Dave and Byron discuss the newer hunters getting into the game. What gear they would buy and how they would change what they did back 15 years ago. The learning curve is changed forever. What shooting practices we n...

On this episode I sit down and talk all things summer whitetail with Jake Bush.  We touch on older bows and current day bow set up.  Ted Nugent got both Jake and I to buy Martin bows back in the early 2000s.  We talk bow preferences and what we look for in a compound and favorites from the past.  We talk about trail cams and prep.  Mobile hunting changes for 2023.  What gear we may order before se...

This podcast we talk with William from Thelte camo.  We recap a bit of his 2022 deer season.  We dive into some exciting new gear items for Thelte for 2023.  We discuss the process of making better deer hunting gear. We also talk about future gear ideas.  Some teases on Thelte expanding into some cool items.  We wrap up with some grilling and BBQ talk. Topics discussed -Saddle hunting -layering wi...

On this video we discuss all things summer whitetail related.  Some gear talk and changes we are making.  Trail cam discussion on settings and how we run summer trail cameras.  We bounce over to archery set up and bow shooting as well. Later we discussed some elk hunting prep.  How we have gone DIY elk hunting and released 5 arrows over the years.   Check out the Sportsmen's Empire Podcast Network...

On this episode Byron discusses all things whitetails with the River Brothers Outfitter crew.  These guys are from the bluff country of Minnesota and have really dove into high level whitetail hunting in the past few years.  They have had some great evolutions in their hunting and some big deer have hit the dirt because of it.   We discussed some family history on the farm.  Farm improvement proje...

On this episode we talk about Rick's turkey season.  He got his nephew on a bird early and was also able to get it done later in the Month. We break down some wrestling references and how they apply to the turkey woods.   We discuss what beers that are allowed at deer camp.  Good Turkey locator calling options.  Little bit of fishing talk and the best super bowl commercials from back in the day. C...

This Podcast is live from Turkey Camp in Minnesota with the XOP and River Brothers Outfitters crew.  We talk a bit about creating a brand in the outdoor apparel space.  Company History and how River Brothers came to be. Then we dive into turkey hunting.  After a few days of hunting we got on some birds.  Some shots were fired but not all found themselves carrying a bird out the woods. Theres a lot...

This week on the podcast we have on Cameron Derr from Exodus outdoor gear.  We talk about out of state hunting, hunting gear, and arrow builds.  Cam has some great insight to arrow flight and what makes a good hunting arrow. We then dive into out of state hunting.  Cam has killed a few out of state hammers and we discuss some of the gear that helps on these hunts.  We discuss out of state hunts th...

This Podcast we have Dan Johnson on and we talk a wide range of topics.  We give Dan some rapid fire deer hunting questions.  We dive into 90s action movies and how they correlate to deer hunting.  We discuss buck fever a bit.   We also hear a bit more about Dan's past and journey through the hunting industry.  We talk about the White Knuckle days and the early Wired to Hunt era.  We do BS a littl...

This podcast Dave and Rick discuss all things prepping for another DIY elk trip.  Dave has been on a few trips and killed a rag horn bull last season.  Rick has never been west and has a ton of questions. Preparation is important in these trips.  Gear becomes important and buying good gear at a good price is key.  Foot care can't be overlooked and this goes beyond the boot purchase.  Backpack hunt...

Live from deer camp we recorded an episode from the annual scouting and shed hunting trip.  We go over some of our mishaps with camping and hunting.  Some key gear items that make these trips easier.  Some stories told include racoons invading a tent to steal honey buns.  Installing a muffler with fishing line to make it home.  Only having enough gas money to sleep in your mini van to hunt 2 days....

On this episode Byron breaks down the perfect deer hunting laws if he was governor of the Ohio DNR.  What season dates he would apply.  What changes he would do with tags and out of state license.  Baiting, Crossbows, tag allocations all discussed. The other part of the episode we catch up on off season scouting. Is there a perfect scouting bag? Ways to prevent blisters or hot spots. Other items d...

This podcast is packed full of laughs.  From missing a deer 4 times with a muzzeloader to hunting in a minivan.  We discuss the upcoming shed and scouting season with all the dead heads that are going to be found.  We then move on to the fact Dave can't score a deer to save his life. We discuss crazy steve's cult house.  Dave also loses a deer to another hunter.  We bounce over to some scary stori...

In this episode of the Whitetail Experience Podcast, Byron Horton and Cam Deerfield discuss cell cams and the future of deer hunting.  This is still has a BS session vibe but two guys discuss the pros and cons on the technology in the sport.  There are still some laughs and good points made but main focus on cell cams and if they are too much technology for hunting and if they are fair chase.   Ch...

In this episode we talk a variety topics, Cameron has worked in the industry from the TV side as well as the outfitting side of things.  We talk a little bit about traditional hunting and how that changes the game as a deer hunter.  We discuss guiding a bit.  The importance of not taking deer hunting to serious.   We discuss not upgrading a bow when you find one that fits you.  We discuss are hunt...

Wes is a passionate deer hunter that has had some of the coolest jobs in the outdoor space.  From Deer studies to bowhunting products he has worked on some very cool projects.  On this episode we dive into some great deer talk and harvest stories.  Topics Discussed - trail cam rule of 3  - scouting  - buck beds - buck bedding in a barn - crazy recovery story - 2022 buck story - archery equipment f...