Sportsmen's Empire - Whitetail Hunting

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Missouri Woods & Water - Turkey Talk With Scott Wilper Jun 15, 2020

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With the end of Missouri turkey season getting further and further away, we wanted to get a fun filled turkey episode in before the summer sets in. In today's episode, the guys talk with Scott Wilper, owner of Wilper Custom Calls. We get into all sorts of fun turkey chatter with Scott. Scott gives a few awesome stories of some hunts he remembers well including one that features a gobbler with 5 beards. In another story, he talks about staying persistent all the way through the season. We also talk about what goes into a good call and some national and regional calling competitions Scott enters to test his skills with some of the best turkey and owl callers in the world. Finally, we talk about how difficult it is for turkey to survive in our state with all of the predator and weather concerns facing them as they begin to nest. We hope you have as much fun listening to this episode as we did recording it. Show Links: https://www.facebook.com/WilperCustomCalls/ Missouri Woods & Water is Powered by Simplecast

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N.F.C. - Taxidermist Julian Loker Jun 12, 2020

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Whether you are in to taxidermy or not, today's guest is becoming more well known within the taxidermy community because of his natural talent. On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan talks with Julian Loker the taxidermist who mounted his last 3 bucks. Julian talks about how a conversation with a buddy led to him buying all the necessary equipment to start. He also talks about his thoughts on the difference between a good and a great taxidermist. Lastly, Dan shares the story about his 2009 archery buck in hopes that Julian can get some ideas about how to turn an old European mount in to shoulder mount. Nine Finger Chronicles is Powered by Simplecast

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Transition Wild - Western Hunt Preparation with Flat Tops Wilderness Guides Jun 12, 2020

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On this episode, we are joined by returning guest, Cliff Gray of Flat Tops Wilderness Guides to talk about what you should be doing right now to prepare for an elk or deer hunt in the west this fall. Cliff walks us through why gear is important, but also why it shouldn’t necessarily be at the top of your list based. We also touch on a 2020 Colorado hunting outlook where we highlight a number of potential outcomes based on various weather patterns and changes in hunting pressure due to the corona virus. We then talk about “True Hunts” which is his hunting outfit that specializes in planning and booking a dream hunt anywhere in the world. As part of this venture, Cliff also puts on mountain hunting seminars to help beginners and people who want to learn more hands-on, tactical knowledge when it comes to western hunting. In conjunction with these seminars, he has created an entire library of videos on his youtube page to help kickstart your western hunting experience with videos on gear, thermals, and feed, just to name a few. For more information, please visit www.ftguides.com or www.truehunts.com Transition Wild is Powered by Simplecast

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Iowa Sportsman - History Of The Iowa Fur Trade Jun 12, 2020

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On this episode of the Iowa Sportsman podcast, Dan is joined by Troy Hoepker to discuss the history of the Iowa fur trade. Troy lays down a timeline about big events, key individuals and groups, and locations that played an impact on establishing the fur trade in Iowa and the entire United States. Iowa Sportsman is Powered by Simplecast

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DIY Sportsman - E-scouting and Planning for Gun Hunting Setups Jun 11, 2020

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I did something that wasn't sure I'd ever do... apply for an Iowa tag. Specifically, I applied for a 1st shotgun season tag, which is relatively easier to draw and doesn't interfere with other archery rut hunts like South Dakota or Missouri. In fact, it doesn't really interfere with any of my other planned firearms hunts either. But this does bring up a topic that's obviously very fresh in my mind, which is scouting and preparing for gun hunts. It can be very different than an archery hunt, unless it's a gun hunt during the rut and in a low pressure area. In this podcast I talk about the three primary factors I look at in relation to a gun hunt: Timing, Pressure, and Terrain. Timing and pressure both dictate to a fairly large extent the overall strategy, but terrain dictates the exact set up. I dive into three specific terrain types that I have the most historical experience with: Hills, Marsh/Swamp, and Big Woods terrain, and how I tackle each a little differently when it comes to exact setup. DIY Sportsman is Powered by Simplecast

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Hunting Gear Podcast - Kill Kits Jun 11, 2020

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As well all know once the shot is made there is a lot of work that needs to be done in order to get the animal properly gutted and processed. On this episode of the Hunting Gear Podcast, Dan and Bob break down all the gear in their kill kits. The guys discuss what knives they use, their game bags, and other pieces of gear that help them get the guts out or the meat back to the truck. They break down this episode in to two categories, backcountry kill kits and kill kits that are left in the truck on a whitetail hunt. Enjoy! Hunting Gear Podcast is Powered by Simplecast

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N.F.C. - Old Barn Taxidermy with Sam Gaylord Jun 10, 2020

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They say that cheating on your taxidermist is just as bad as cheating on your wife, or that's what today's guest says. On this episode of the the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan talks with the owner of Old Barn Taxidermy Sam Gaylord. Sam has been around the block a time or two and has experience in what feel like, just about everything. Sam talks about how he was introduced in to taxidermy through an ex-wife while he was running on of the largest archery shops in the state. Sam explains how important hearing the story about the hunt is to how the deer is mounted and how once completed, the mount is a work of art that symbolizes past memories. If you ever get the opportunity to chat Sam I highly recommend it. Nine Finger Chronicles is Powered by Simplecast

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Ohio Huntsman - Summer Hunting Projects Jun 10, 2020

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Summer is a great time to do some of those hunting projects to prep for fall. In this episode, we talk about what projects we've got going on and some of our plans for the fall. We are working on treestand maintenance, waterfowl season prep, property management, and more. We'd love to hear what projects you have going on as well, so give the episode a listen and be sure to send us a message with your summer project list! Ohio Huntsman is Powered by Simplecast

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Land & Legacy - Food Plot Trials and Tribulations Jun 09, 2020

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If we could sum up food plots in one question or phrase it would likely be, "How can we maximize our food plot production with as little time and money as possible?" We strive to always find the best products for the money and allow us to have the best return on our investment. It is no different with food plots and we've fortunately been planting and testing for a long time. During that time we've found some major money pits, bad practices, and also very quick results that helped landowners save money all while still growing successful food plots. Why does soil health always include non-native annual species? Why soil health improvement shouldn't involve monocultures of plants and low diverse blends. These are all questions and concerns we discuss in new movements headed towards soil health. We really get into the weeds on this podcast as we talk about implementing cattle into our system to build diversity and increase disturbance on the food plots. Finally, we touch on some of our testing with no drill, and only small equipment like ATV's and UTV's and how almost anyone can go no till. Diversity wins again! #ForLoveoftheLand Land & Legacy is Powered by Simplecast

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Land & Legacy - Creating Summertime Thermal Cover Jun 09, 2020

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On this week’s podcast we cover all things summer and heat. It’s been heating up in the Midwest and a recent consulting trip to Texas reinforced the need for thermal cover. Yes, thermal cover for the summertime. The heat and potential for drought are something land managers should consider. Can you imagine what summer thermal cover looks like? How do you create it? Why is summer thermal cover even necessary? We address these questions and more. By the end of the podcast you will be considering shade, aspects of slopes, bedding on extended points, wind currents and much more. Don’t forget about the bottomland management as well. Creeks with shaded sandy banks will be “hot” spots. Don’t let the heat keep you from managing your land appropriately. Make sure you address each stress period adequately for the wildlife you want to promote. Land & Legacy is Powered by Simplecast

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