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How to Hunt Deer - Shed Hunting Kinda Sucks... Feb 09, 2024

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Ahhh... Shed season is upon us!!!! Wait, are you really that excited for shed season? A quick glance at social media would suggest that if you aren't shed hunting, you're REALLY missing out. But for those of us without primo ground and a boatload of late season food, a shed hunt often produces little more than a walk in the woods and sore feet. It's likely that for MOST deer hunters, you'd be better off using this time for other activities that may actually help your hunting next fall because, in all honesty, shed hunting kinda sucks...

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Pennsylvania Woodsman - Overcoming Obstacles and Embarking on a New Whitetail Journey Feb 08, 2024

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On this week's episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman we chat with Dustin Adam. Dustin has had a roller coaster journey the past few seasons chasing some big deer as well as making some big changes in his life. Over the last few years, Dustin has been connecting on above average bucks on a consistent basis. While there are some key components to his success, the thing that stands out most is his hard work ethic. Dustin shares his success stories from the previous two bucks he harvested along with a number of other takeaways.

Dustin is not alone in his hunting pursuits; beside him hunting every bit as hard is his wife Brandy and stepson Waylon. Together, they have begun a journey managing a newly purchased farm for better hunting and wildlife. Dustin shares the first buck harvest on this property with Waylon as well as the hurdles he experienced throughout the transition of the ground becoming his own. These hunting stories have tid bits of tips and advice to pull from and use in the field. One common theme to the Adam family success is capitalizing in early season. However, you will find everyone in the family hunting right up until the end whenever needed!

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Hunting Gear Podcast - Hunting Gear With The Biggest Impact Feb 08, 2024

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On this episode of the Hunting Gear Podcast, Dan talks with Ricky Brule about the history of hunting equipment and the impact it had on hunters and hunting as a whole. WARNING: Nether Dan or Ricky are historians, and this conversation is just two regular dudes talking about the history of hunting. Topics of conversation in this episode include, primitive hunting strategies, primitive hunting weapons like arrowheads and spears, the impact those weapons had on the human race, and the impact products like trailcameras and digital mapping have on the modern hunter. This is a fun, hypothetical, BS Session, enjoy!

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Nomadic Outdoorsman - How Duck Dogs Changed My Life Feb 08, 2024

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On this episode of The Nomadic Outdoorsman, Dan talks with dog handler and duck hunter Andy Woodard about his journey into the world of retrievers.

Dan and Andy connected through their mutual friend Rody Best. From the first time Andy met Rody he was hooked on the world of retrieving dogs. Dan and Andy talk all about the ups and downs of dog handling and what it looks like to own and compete with a hunting dog. Andy shares with listeners about how his faith brought him through some of the hardest moments in his life and how the relationships he built around the sporting dog world brought him to where he is today.

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No Lowballers - Leupold & John Snodgrass Feb 08, 2024

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On today’s show with GunBroker.com, we’re at SHOT Show joined by John Snodgrass from Leupold and Kyle Lamb with Viking Tactics. We start out with Logan asking about how the tactical and hunting world are tied together now? John dives into the fact that the Leupold Mark 4 is designed to be able to jump out of a plane with or grab out of a Humvee and still be dialed in, so naturally that transitioned into hunters being interested in some of the same technology. We discuss the difference in Mil dot from the Army and Marines, the biggest difference? The Marine’s version had to be crayon friendly! The good thing is everything now is completely the same, that way everything is user friendly across the board. Listen in to this episode Presented by GunBroker.com to hear all about Leupold’s involvement in the Mil dot system and the military throughout the years.

Next up, we dive into long range shooting and how it’s changed over the years. While the firearms themselves have not changed that much over the years, optics absolutely have. Nowadays long range shots in the 600-yard range that used to be highly celebrated and among the more elite few is really a standard shot for a lot of people who practice long range now. A huge improvement now is locking zero dials on scopes. A huge problem throughout history would be trying to dial back after dialing for a further range shot. Logan discusses with Kyle the optics and weapons from the Battle of Mogadishu and his history with different optics during his time serving in the armed forces. Kyle gives us a history on the optics he used throughout his lifetime and some of the pros and cons of the different optics he used during those time periods.

Closing out, John gives us an in depth background of Leupold’s history. All the way back to the very beginning with creating surveying equipment, the founder of Leupold ended up getting into the scope business during 1947 after he himself fell victim of a fogged scope during a hunt, which led to him saying he could create a better scope himself! Make sure to tune into this episode to hear all about Leupold.

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Southern Way - Black Bear & Mountain Bucks in Southern Appalachia Feb 08, 2024

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Dr. Christopher Jenkins joins the show this week to discuss his consistent hunting success with Black Bear and Mountain Bucks in Southern Appalachia. Reading sign and patterning big game in big woods terrain is challenging even for the best woodsman. Chris shares many tips and tactics for his success. He spends more than 150 days every year pursuing game across the South on both public and private land. This is an awesome listen.

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Hunt Detail - Top 10 Off Season Hunting "To Do" List Feb 07, 2024

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While it is disappointing that hunting seasons are closed or closing...now is the time to begin your preparation for the 2024 hunting season. What are some actions you can take now to help enhance your hunting experience and increase your odds of success? In this episode, Jacob shares his top 10 for your consideration. Don't wait until turkey season...and don't rely on shed hunting...be intentional with your time and off season efforts.

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Antler Up - Reflection and Resilience w/ Chris Hamm Feb 07, 2024

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In this episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Chris Hamm, Co-Owner of HHA Sports. Chris takes us on a journey through his recent hunting season, sharing valuable lessons learned and experiences in the great outdoors.

We kick things off by delving into the importance of seizing opportunities and taking decisive action. Chris emphasizes that in the realm of hunting and life, there's no room for neutral action. Reflecting on these experiences, he highlights the significance of reflection as a tool for personal growth and moving forward.

Our conversation shifts to the meaningful initiatives by HHA USA, providing a safe haven for veterans and first responders to connect and find support. Chris passionately discusses how archery has the transformative power to change lives and unite communities. He paints a promising picture of the future of archery, citing innovative projects and a growing interest in the sport.

We take a moment to savor the flavors of the outdoors as Chris shares a mouth-watering recipe for carne asada venison tacos, made from backstraps. From culinary delights, we transition to the technological advancements in archery, with Chris praising the game-changing HHA RYZ sight. This piece of equipment instills confidence and accuracy in various shooting scenarios.

Missed shots are reframed as valuable learning experiences and opportunities for growth in our conversation. Chris encourages archers to practice all different shot situations to foster familiarity with equipment and honing shooting skills.

Wrapping up, Chris concludes with a call to stay safe, embrace the joys of the outdoors, and anticipate exciting developments in the world of archery. I greatly appreciate your support and listening to this podcast. If you would like to watch this episode just head over to the Antler Up Outdoors YouTube page and watch now!

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N.F.C. - Ep. 10 - No Foreplay: Putting A Target Buck In The Dirt Feb 07, 2024

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On this No Foreplay episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan is once again joined by Troy Pottenger of Idaho to talk about the steps he takes once he has identified a target buck. You will hear Troy ask the question, "Is the buck killable?" Once you can answer this question, then you can move on to locating access routes, what wind and weather conditions get the target buck on his feet, trail camera information, and the importance of knowing the thermals in a given tree stand location.

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No Low Ballers - Donald Trump Jr. at SHOT Show 2024 Feb 06, 2024

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On today’s show with GunBroker.com, we’re at SHOT Show joined by Donald Trump Jr. and Mike Schoby of Field Ethos and Brett Vorhees from Taurus. We open up with Brett Vorhees talking about getting bit by the African Safari hunting bug. Logan asks the group what’s the best advice for someone's first time safari hunt. The group consensus was to not take a checklist with you for what game you want to chase. The reasoning behind this is because when you get there you may be surprised at some of the game you would like to go after! Make sure to listen in to this episode Presented by GunBroker.com to hear all about African Safari hunting! Next up, Logan asks Brett what exciting items Taurus has coming to the hunting world. Brett’s first thought was the Taurus Expedition rifle, which is a new Taurus bolt action hunting rifle. He also talks about their Raging Hunter revolver which goes all the way up to a .500 Magnum! Mike Schoby brags about the quality production at Taurus and how their state of the art facility was a surprise for him when he first visited! Trump Jr. tells all about how Brett Vorhees is an actual gun guy. There’s a ton of firearm company CEO’s who aren’t gun enthusiasts, or hunting enthusiasts, so it was a breath of fresh air when Brett gave Field Ethos the green light to give a no holds barred review of Taurus. Logan asks about Field Ethos Magazine and how it got started. Donald Trump Jr. said that Field Ethos was born out of a need to break the mold of outdoor media. With a lack of real conversations being had about hunting, they saw a void that needed to be filled. Mike Schoby says that one of the best things about Field Ethos is their honesty, even some companies that are paying Field Ethos as part of their partnership. Mike believes that it’s one of the most important parts of what makes Field Ethos stand out in today’s world of outdoor media. Closing out, Logan asks a tough question – if you could own one gun, what gun would it be? With an almost impossible question to answer for the crew, he then delves into what firearms everyone learned to shoot. The crew talks about their favorite guns, grail guns, and guns that they would love to get their hands on if they could. Tune in to the full episode to hear all about it! The show launches every Thursday morning. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts.

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