Unlucky Hunters Matter

Failure, Consistency, and What Success Really Looks Like Not every hunt goes as planned. In this episode of Unlucky Hunters Matter , we dive into the side of hunting most people don’t talk about — the empty sits, the missed opportunities, and the lessons learned the hard way. We talk about: The hunts nobody talks about How close failure really is to success The danger of measuring seasons only by...

Some seasons test you more than others. In this episode of Unlucky Hunters Matter , I break down one of the best seasons I’ve ever had in the woods — but it didn’t come easy. From missed opportunities and hard lessons to breakthrough moments that finally started to click, this season reminded me why hunting is never as simple as it looks. We talk about public land pressure, mental battles during t...

What is Unlucky Hunters Matter really about? In this episode, I slow things down and share the story behind the podcast — why it started, who it’s for, and why the outdoor community needs more real conversations about failure, mistakes, and the lessons learned the hard way. This isn’t a highlight‑reel show. It’s about the reality of hunting and fishing — especially on public land — where the wind...

Most hunts don’t go the way we plan them. The wind shifts. Other hunters show up. Deer move differently than expected. A setup that felt perfect an hour ago suddenly falls apart. And just like that, the hunt you imagined never actually happens. In this episode of Unlucky Hunters Matter , I break down the reality of public‑land hunting — from blown opportunities and shifting winds to pressure from...

In this episode of Unlucky Hunters Matter , I break down a season defined by missed chances, small decisions, and lessons learned the hard way. From passing shots that never came back, to pressure, timing mistakes, and the quiet choices that slowly end seasons, this episode is about the realities most hunters don’t talk about. We dive into how pressure changes deer movement, how deer pattern us ju...

This episode is a season‑wrap reflection on what ended up being my most successful hunting year to date—and the hard lessons that came with it. We break down spring turkey and deer season on public land, talking honestly about what worked, what didn’t, and why preparation, patience, and understanding pressure mattered more than luck or trophies. From preseason scouting and calling strategy to miss...

This week we will be talking about the gear that we will be using this upcoming spring turkey season as well as the tactics that we will be using to get some birds down this year. So come join us here at Unlucky Hunters Matter.

This week we will be continuing our 5-week series on spring turkey hunting. We will be covering the rules and regulations of these two states and what is required to be able to hunt in these states as well as the license fees, tags required and tagging and reporting.

We will be following the five-week Spring Turkey Hunting 2025 Series. This week we will talking about turkey hunting and what you need to know it started hunting in Vermont and Massachusetts.

This week we are going to be starting a 5-week series talking about the rules and regulations, tagging requirements and the fees associated with the spring turkey season quickly approaching. We will be starting of with Maine and New Hampshire.

Two new rifles, we will discuss the calibers and why I chose them.

Its a new chapter for us here at Unlucky Hunters Matter! Take a listen to see what we have instore for you!

Lessons learned, things that state of Connecticut cold do differently for better game management, what do during the down time

On this Episode we will be discussing why we spring turkey hunt, the gear we will be using, tactics and more!

Today on this episode we will talk about what we should be doing as hunters during this down time now that the season has come to an end until the season opens up again in the fall.

We will be talking about the rut and if it is really worth all the hype. Plus of course lessons learned

Hunting regulations and seasons in which I wish I could change that would benefit hunters, land owners, the animals and that State of Connecticut

Should crossbows be allowed to be hunted with? The reasons as to why we think they should be authorized to be used.

This week we will be talking about being flexible and adapting and over coming challenges when it comes to hunting

This week we will be talking about all the reasons as to why we hunt here on Unlucky Hunters Matter

How we measure success here at Unlucky Hunters Matter and how we were successful this past in harvesting our State Land Doe

I'll be talking about the gear I use here at Unlucky Hunters Matter and that the tactics that I will be using this hunting season as well as the lessons that I have learned this past week.

This week I will discuss the 6 lessons that I have learned from the first couple of days of hunting to hopefully help you not make the same mistakes that I did.

We'll be covering our goals here at Unlucky Hunters Matter for the fast up coming season.

This is the introduction to Unlucky Hunters Matter.