The WhitetailDNA Podcast

Welcome back to another week! On today's episode of the WDNA Podcast, we're joined once again by Josh Parrent of Whitetail Design Build to dive deeper into the ongoing transformation of the River Farm property. Josh came up to northern Wisconsin to help knock out strategic travel corridors and dial in mock scrapes to influence deer movement. Working hand in hand with Superior Land Management, the...

Welcome back! On today's episode of the WDNA Podcast, the guys are joined by Skip Sligh . Skip is a dedicated land steward and passionate whitetail hunter whose impact spans across multiple states. With over 30 years of experience in the deer woods, Skip shares how his lifelong pursuit of hunting has always been rooted in one core mission: leave it better than he found it. Skip takes us through hi...

Welcome back to another week! On today's episode of the WDNA Podcast, the guys welcome Jeff Bynum of Financial Outfitters . Jeff is a professional financial advisor by trade. He is a passionate outdoorsman who combines his love of the outdoors with financial planning and strategies, which led him to start his own company, Financial Outfitters. Jeff takes us through his unique journey of early life...

Welcome back to another week! In today's episode of the WDNA Podcast, we dive deep into a major milestone—the River Farm. Jeremy just bought his first farm in northern Wisconsin and couldn't be more excited. The guys unpack the entire journey, from scouting properties and navigating the buying process to the importance of a good land agent. Jeremy discusses how he acquired the farm and is very tra...

Welcome back! In today's episode of the WDNA Podcast, we're diving in and answering your questions from Instagram. There were many great questions asked, and we selected the ones that stood out the most. This includes choosing the right broadhead, debating tree stands or saddles, dialing in your bow weight, and pinpointing the best time of year to hunt a mature buck. No topic is off the table. Thi...

Welcome back! In today's episode, Alex and Jeremy welcome Chris Neville. Chris is a die-hard bowhunter who formerly worked for GoHunt and is now a freelance media producer. Chris shares his journey from growing up in the whitetail mecca state of Iowa to planting his roots out West, where the allure of wide-open spaces and endless hunting opportunities. The guys dive into Chris' professional backgr...

Welcome back to another week! In today's episode, Alex and Jeremy are joined by Kaleb Greiner. Kaleb is one of the more knowledgeable deer hunters we know, but he thrives in deer habitat management. Kaleb was formerly part of Midwest Whitetail and recently departed to pursue his new adventure and passion in land consulting and management. Growing up in the great state of Iowa, he has spent his lif...

Welcome back! In today's episode, Alex and Jeremy reconnect after a busy spring to catch everyone up on what's been happening behind the scenes. Alex and his wife welcomed their first child in April (huge congrats to the Comstocks!), and what fatherhood has been like during the first few months. The guys recap the team's turkey season and punching tags across multiple states, and introduce the new...

Welcome back to another episode! In today's episode, Alex Comstock and Jeremy Lopez welcome public lands advocate and hunter Sam Soholt for a powerful conversation that dives deep into some pressing issues facing hunters and recreationists today. The latest proposed bill by the House of Representatives indicates the sale of over 460,000 acres of public land in Utah and Nevada. This controversial b...

Welcome back! In today's episode, Alex Comstock and Jeremy Lopez are joined by Josh Sparks of Midwest Whitetail . Josh has an outstanding track record of producing hunting content for some of the biggest shows in the industry, including the Mark Drury and Bill Winke. Currently, Josh is the lead of Midwest Whitetail, producing content year-round. The guys dive into Josh's background, from growing u...

Welcome back to another week! In today's episode, Alex Comstock and Jeremy Lopez are joined by Kyle Herr. Kyle is a land agent with Whitetail Properties who serves northeastern Minnesota. Kyle shares the story of how he got hooked on deer hunting and what led him to a career that combines his passion for whitetails with helping others buy and sell recreational land. The guys dive into the unique c...

Welcome back to another week! The 2025 NFL draft just wrapped up, and what better time to talk with a former NFL wide receiver? In today's episode, Alex Comstock, Jeremy Lopez, and special guest Randy Graber are joined by Green Bay Packer Jeff Janis . Jeff spent 4 seasons in the NFL as a wide receiver with the Green Bay Packers. He's a die-hard bowhunter who resides in Michigan. Jeff talks about h...

Welcome back! In today's episode of the WDNA Podcast, Alex Comstock and Jeremy Lopez welcome Scott Bakken of Dialed Archery. Scott co-founded Dialed Archery, a brand that's been turning heads in the bowhunting community with innovation and bold design. Scott dives into the origin story of Dialed and the challenges faced during the Covid years, and what it's like to start and own a business in the...

Welcome back! In today's episode of the WDNA Podcast, Alex Comstock and Jeremy Lopez are joined by Haynes Shelton. Haynes is the head editor at North American Whitetail. Haynes shares his vast hunting background and his role at NAW magazine, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the world of outdoor writing. The guys dive into the process of publishing articles, exploring how stories and hunts are...

Welcome back to another week! This is the week of the one-year mark of starting the WDNA Podcast, and it's been an incredible year of hunting stories, tips/tactics, and adventures. In today's episode, the Team reminisces about the last year and what's currently going on. The guys cover a hot start to Nebraska's turkey season and the art of bowhunting turkeys – sharing strategies and techniques to...

Welcome back to another week! In today's episode, Alex and Kaleb Comstock sit down and discuss the essentials of turkey hunting. The guys break down the sounds of spring, helping you understand turkey calls and vocalizations that bring turkeys into the red zone. Kaleb covers tips on hunting turkeys with a bow, perfecting run-and-gun tactics, and mastering the chase. Learn what each turkey sound me...

Welcome back for another week! In today's episode, Alex Comstock and Jeremy Lopez are joined by Evan Williams from Hoyt Archery. Evan has been working with Hoyt for the last 10 years and has an extensive background in a bow shop. Join Evan as he takes us through his career with Hoyt, insights into bowhunting, and the latest innovative technologies Hoyt offers for 2025. Evan discusses the different...

Welcome back! We are in the thick of application season for the 2025 hunting season, which is why we are welcomed by one of the most knowledgeable people when it comes to putting tags in your pocket. In today's episode, Alex Comstock and Jeremy Lopez are joined by Trail Kreitzer from GoHunt . Trail is a die-hard bowhunter and has an impressive track record of killing mature animals across the West...

Welcome back to another week! In today's episode, Alex Comstock and Jeremy Lopez welcome Dan Staton of ElkShape . Dan is the founder of ElkShape and has been bowhunting elk and deer for over 25 years. He has decades of experience in the field and has killed dozens of mature bucks and bulls. Join us as Dan covers how ElkShape came to life and his mission to sell hard work through content creation....

Welcome back! In today's episode, Alex Comstock and Jeremy Lopez are joined by the young archery phenom, Bodie Turner . Bodie has an impressive track record of winning some of the world's largest target archery tournaments as a teenager, competing against the best archers in the world. Bodie walks us through his background in target archery and his journey as a bowhunter. From his early days to be...

Welcome back to this week's episode! In today's episode, the Team sits down and talks about the long offseason.  The guys dive into the excitement and preparation surrounding the upcoming trip to Iowa, one of the most coveted whitetail destinations in the country. The hype is real as we gear up for next season and break down strategies for making this experience a hunt of a lifetime. Spring isn't...

Welcome back to another episode! In today's episode, Alex Comstock and Jeremy Lopez welcome Brennen Nading of The Breaking Point TV back on the podcast to talk shed hunting. Brennen is a whitetail fanatic and an expert shed hunter. Join us today as Brennen gives us an overview of his 2024 deer season, covering his hunts in Iowa, North Dakota, and Oklahoma. From the highs and lows, Brennen shares h...

Welcome back! It is the heart of application season and putting elk and deer tags in your pocket can be tough and quite confusing. In today's episode, Alex Comstock and Jeremy Lopez sit down and talk Western hunting and what each state requires to get a tag to go hunting. Jeremy has been playing the tag game for over 8 years now. States are constantly changing and require you to be a student of th...

Welcome back to another week! In today's episode, Alex Comstock and Jeremy Lopez head to the bow shop and sit down with Randy Graber , owner of Custom Archery and Outdoors . Randy is one of the most knowledgable bow technicans out there and the best in the region. Randy talks about what it was like hunting in Africa this past year, shooting animals over the 2,000lb mark with a mechanical broadhead...

  Welcome back to another week! In today's episode, Alex Comstock and Jeremy Lopez are joined by K.C. Smith of The Element . K.C. is a passionate outdoorsman who lives and breathes whitetail hunting. The guys dive into his action-packed 2024 deer season. From starting the season in Nebraska to wrapping it up in Texas, K.C. walks us through every step of his journey, sharing invaluable insights and...