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Southern Ground Hunting - Ground Hunting 101 with Land Smathers Oct 21, 2021

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This week on SGH we're talking with Land Smathers from Mississippi. Land is a very successful public land hunter and rarely ever leaves the ground to do it. Hunting from the ground has some challenges that we hope Land can help us overcome, however, he also talks about the many benefits that you get from not hunting from an elevated position. We get it. Sometimes being elevated is necessary. We're die hard saddle hunters and will not be changing that aspect in the near future, but when you open up to the possibility of hunting without carrying in all of the gear associated with climbing...well you've walked into the apex of mobile hunting. As Land mentions, ground hunting is a "tale as old as time". From the dawn of creation, hunters have been killing animals without being in a tree. Hopefully this episode will broaden your horizon and open up new realms of possibilities for getting on public land bucks wherever you may be. Become a SGH Patron: https://www.patreon.com/SouthernGroundHunting Our Partners: Spartan Forge - Use the code “southernground” at www.spartanforge.ai to save 25% on your membership GoWIld - Use the code “southernground” on your gear purchases to save 10% https://timetogowild.com/profile/RkFymLZ3lAc4odGNudd2Lw Tethrd - www.tethrdnation.com Nucanoe - www.nucanoe.com Skre Gear - Use the code “southernground” at www.skregear.com to save 15% on your purchase Southern Ground Hunting is powered by Simple Cast.

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Hunting Gear - Cold Weather Hunting Gear Oct 21, 2021

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On this episode of the Hunting Gear Podcast, Dan is joined by Garrett Prahl of the DIY Sportsman to talk about cold weather hunting equipment. Dan and Garrett get in to an in-depth discussion about the clothing that they wear during the coldest temperatures of the hunting seasons. The guys talk about everything from base layers and insulation layers to boots, socks stocking caps, and even gloves. If you're the guy or gal who freezes your butt off every hunting season, this may be the episode for you. Hunting Gear Podcast is Powered by Simplecast

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The Average Conservationist - Creating Partnerships with Whit Fosburgh Oct 21, 2021

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As Conservation month rolls on, this week, Marcus welcomes in White Fosburgh. Whit is the President and CEO of the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership. The guys cover a variety of topics in the field of conservation including how the landscape has changed over the last decade as well as where things are heading in the future. Growing up in upstate New York, Whit always knew he wanted to work in the outdoor space and almost three decades later, there is no question that Whit has left his mark in the conservation world. If you would like to learn more about the TRCP, check out trcp.org. The Average Conservationist is powered by Simple Cast.

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Ohio Outdoors - Deer Diaries with Mike Rex Oct 20, 2021

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This week, we are talking the update to the 2022 spring turkey season, upcoming seasons, Muskies and more. Hunting in a thunderstorm? Corey’s still building his fence, and Paul’s impatiently waiting for his newest duck call. The meat and potatoes comes from our first interview with Mr. Mike Rex. Mike is a legend in Ohio when it comes to harvesting big deer. 20 time qualifier for the Buckeye Big Buck Club amongst other accolades. The time wasn’t long enough, but he brings a lot of knowledge in the short time we had. Ohio Outdoors is powered by Simple Cast.

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Land & Legacy - What Else Can You Learn from the B&C Distribution Map Oct 19, 2021

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Big deer only grow where crops are grown! Wrong! That's been the commonly accepted answer after a quick evaluation of the Boone and Crocket entries map. That is a very surface-level takeaway from that map. When you study that map and begin to think, I don't live in crop country, you may say to yourself, can I really expect to shoot big deer? The answer is yes, and the route to achieve that is not to bring the crops to your less productive soils. The answer is to not conform to the overall landscape management practices that your area is conducting. If you live in pasture country, don't manage pastures in the commonly accepted way. If you live in timber country, manage your timber differently. The B&C map shows us that the areas with fewer entries is not the way to grow big deer, it suggests different management approaches must be taken in those areas. Don't settle for less when you can change your management style to meet the needs of deer to reach optimization for your hunting property. Land & Legacy is powered by Simple Cast.

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Missouri Woods & Water - A Hunters Love For The Sport Has No Limits Oct 19, 2021

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This week on the Missouri Woods & Water podcast, host Nate Thomas gets to talk with guests Vince Houseman and Tristan Williams about Vince's first ever buck with a bow. Vince was born with spina bifida, but has never let that slow him down in anything he does. So when he decided he wanted to start bow hunting, he and his great friend Tristan got to work and it paid off for Vince this year. Another awesome aspect of this story is the close bond Tristan and Vince have formed centered around the outdoors, but has now grown into more of a brotherhood. Vince should be an inspiration to all of us, proving that you are only limited by your drive to succeed and nothing else. Congratulations to Vince on his first archery buck, certainly not his last. Missouri Woods & Water is powered by Simple Cast.

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Land & Legacy - Woody Browse with Dr. Will Gulsby Oct 19, 2021

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Sure we all know and accept that deer like acorns, tender leaves, and "food plots". But, that is an elementary understanding of what deer actually eat. When you dive deeper into the annual foraging needs, the metabolic process, and availability of resources, you take your understanding of deer and their requirements to a new level. Everyone always wants to talk about the protein content of the latest and greatest feed they put down on the ground, but protein isn't all that deer seek. Other elements like calcium, phosphorus, boron, etc... all play a role in the deer's diet. They don't receive these various micronutrients by eating the same plant, food plot blend, or feed you put on the ground every day. When you begin to explore this deeper, you find that the foraging behavior and nutrient needs follow what is naturally produced on the landscape. So to meet these needs let's first understand on a deeper level, how nature works. This week we discuss the role of forbs, woody browse, browse, hard mast, soft mast, grasses, and fungi. Do not miss this podcast! This is critical to understand if you want to grow healthier, bigger, or more deer. Give this podcast a listen and a share! Land & Legacy is powered by Simple Cast.

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Huntavore - After The Shot Thoughts with Paul Rhodes Oct 18, 2021

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On this episode of Huntavore, Nick was able to take a healthy sized doe in the early part of October. Now the preparation comes into play. Nick sits down with Paul Phodes, author and creator of Sizzlin Arrow. Together talk about the things you will need for an effective field kit, the skilled art of field dressing, and to embrace this powerful moment with your harvest. No need to skip corners here. The guys also touch on some cut up and preservation ideas that will have you making some notes before getting your harvest. All this and more on the next episode of Huntavore. Paul Rhodes, creator of Sizzlin Arrow, is an advocate for taking more control of your food. Whether it's making choices on where to source quality farm produce or actually heading to the woods to kill for your own meat. Paul also is involved with talking college students afield to hunt for deer and turkey in his home state of North Carolina. Couldn’t think of a better person to chat with about field dressing. Field dressing is a powerful moment. It's the moment where the once living creature is transformed into a carcass for food. For several reasons folks skim over this process; its gross, its bloody, its intimidating, and not a lot of people have been taught the whole process. Paul walks us through his method. True tip here is using your fingers as guides cutting the underbelly from the inside out. Protecting that gut from knicks and tears. Second would be to get the anus out. Nothing to be worried about cutting inside the pelvic cavity. Run your blade along the pelvic bone, on the inside and it will free the colon enough to pull free. Paul and Nick go back and forth on steps of chilling the carcass, breaking it down into whole muscle or into pre-portioned meals, and how both guys appreciate the vac seal style of bagging the cuts. You can find more about what Paul is up to at: sizzlinarrow.com or @sizzlinarrow on instagram. Tappecue Meat Probes Instagram: @tappecue Website: https://bit.ly/2NIr0Xj Coupon Code 10% off: HUNT10 Huntavore is powered by Simple Cast

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N.F.C. - A Little Skill & A Little Luck Oct 18, 2021

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On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan brings on Calvin Beeke of Michigan to break down his early October successful bowhunt. Calvin goes in to detail about locating this buck in the summer months but then losing him once the season was getting closer. He talks about how the deer were using his property and how drought conditions led to a lower than normal water table, thus giving the deer more bedding options. Finally, Calvin share with us all if the information about his hunt and how a sneezing buck gave a way his position. Nine Finger Chronicles is Powered by Simplecast

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I’d Rather be Killed by a Lion Part2 Oct 18, 2021

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Cleave Dwire returns to wrap up the two part episode. Accomplished lion hunters have to work everyday to master they craft. When mountain lions make a kill they leave several clues behind. Cleave breaks down several key points that Houndsmen should be looking for to increase their success rates. Through careful evaluation around these kill sites, Houndsmen can determine lion size, sex, direction of travel and much more. www.wall2wallfab.com www.joypetfood.com www.shopbriarcreek.com www.dogrtreed.com www.sticbowoutdoors.com www.dakota283.com www.freedomhunters.org #youfollowyourhounds #fueledbyjoy Houdsman XP is powered by Simple Cast

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