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Southeastern Bowhunter - Getting Ready For Deer Season w/ Michael Pitts Sep 01, 2026

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In this episode, I sit down once again with Michael Pitts from Realtree to break down everything you need to know heading into early season. We dive into our personal game plans for this year, what’s already standing out in the woods, and how to stay one step ahead of deer before pressure starts to build.

Michael shares key insights on scouting smarter—not harder—including what specific signs to focus on, how to interpret early-season movement, and the small details that can make or break your hunt. From food sources and bedding transitions to trail camera strategies, this conversation is packed with practical tips you can apply right now.

If you’re looking to fine-tune your early season approach and maximize your chances from day one, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

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Wisconsin Sportsman - Rethinking Wisconsin Deer Hunting with Brett Smith Sep 01, 2026

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On this episode of The Wisconsin Sportsman, Pierce is joined by Brett Smith from Whitetail Land Management Services to do a little reflection, and suggestion on the current state of deer hunting in Wisconsin! Brett is a Wisconsin-native and the owner of Whitetail Land Management Services, who specializes in helping folks design and manage their properties around the country. In this conversation, Brett shares his thoughts on whether or not Buffalo County is still all it's cracked up to be, whether or not CWD is as serious as they say, the importance of deer herd balance, and how cell cameras are ruining hunting and disconnecting you from your property. All that and more in this week's episode!

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Man Therapy - Back In The Day Aug 31, 2026

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Clean comedy, childhood chaos, and a brutally honest conversation about what actually shapes us.

Dan Johnson and MCKV start with a laugh about Wayne's World, blooper reels, and the kind of humor that still works without swearing, but the episode quickly turns into something far more revealing: a raw, funny, and surprisingly thoughtful look at growing up, sibling battles, and the long shadow of childhood.

You’ll hear Dan and MCKV swap stories about:

sibling sabotage, unplugged Sega Genesis games, and the psychology of being the older or younger brother
what it was like growing up on farms, with acres of freedom, beaver dams, creek stomping, barefoot gravel, and zero supervision
why kids used to create their own games for hours, and whether today’s comfort makes everyone softer
the difference between real hardship and modern inconvenience, from one bathroom houses to kids arguing over favorite showers
how shame, embarrassment, and being made fun of as a kid can shape the way you handle money, clothes, and confidence as an adult

Dan opens up about a painful childhood moment involving divorce, stepfamily tension, and getting mocked for wearing Walmart shoes instead of Nikes, and explains how that experience helped form the thick skin and calm-under-pressure mindset he carries today. MCKV pushes the conversation deeper, asking how temperament, environment, and insecurity collide to shape the adults we become.

This is the kind of episode that hits because it’s funny before it gets honest, and honest before it gets profound. If you grew up rough, grew up privileged, or are raising kids somewhere in between, you’ll recognize a lot of yourself here.Perfect for anyone who loves real talk about parenting, resilience, brotherhood, and the weird ways childhood never really leaves us.

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N.F.C. - Pheasant Dogs & Family Traditions Aug 28, 2026

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Ready to publishPheasant hunting gets a whole lot better when you learn how a father-son crew turned South Dakota bird camp into a 30-year tradition, and why the best hunting stories sometimes start with World Series tickets. Brandon Marcourt breaks down the kind of upland and waterfowl setup most hunters only dream about, from wild pheasants and pothole ducks to the dogs, land access, and family rituals that keep the whole thing running.

Dan Johnson and Brandon trade stories about getting ready for youth season, the pull of cool August mornings, and what it means to finally have the gear, cameras, bow, and stands ready to go. But the real hook is Brandon's story about his dad and a buddy swapping Minnesota Twins World Series tickets for hunting permission in South Dakota, a deal that led to years of pheasant hunts, new land access, and a hunting tradition that has lasted decades.

You'll discover:

How Brandon's crew built a reliable pheasant and waterfowl routine across multiple South Dakota trips each year
Why hard winters, iced-over grass, and a bad hatch can make or break pheasant numbers
What it takes to train a Labrador to hunt both pheasants and ducks, and why a fully trained bird dog is worth the investment
How experienced dogs like Finn learn to read birds, scent, and wind with less input over time
Why Brandon believes the best hunting memories now come from watching his kids and dogs work birds together

Brandon also shares what it costs to buy and train a real hunting dog, how he handles different commands in the field, and why pheasant hunting offers a completely different kind of challenge than deer hunting. If you've ever wondered what makes bird camp addictive, how family hunting traditions get built, or why upland hunting becomes more appealing as the years go by, this one will hit home.

Perfect for deer hunters, bird hunters, dog lovers, and anyone who misses that first fall chill and feels the season calling. If you love hearing how hunting traditions get passed down and why the dog is often the heart of the hunt, hit play.

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Bama Wall Hangers - A Talk with Apex Ammunition Aug 27, 2026

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A big thank you to Jared, Cameron, and Boomer for their hospitality and engagement. This episode follows Bama Wall Hangers as they travel to neighboring Columbus, MS to visit Apex Ammunition’s warehouse and production center to talk with company leadership about how Apex started, what makes its TSS loads different, and why the company expanded into dove loads. The conversation is part origin story, part ammo education, and part look at the realities of building a manufacturing business from scratch.

We discuss Apex’s founding, the science behind tungsten super shot, and how the team thinks about load design, customer service, and hunting performance. Apex started in January 2017 after the founders went duck hunting together and started comparing shells, patterns, and performance. The company was built by three original founders, Brad talks with the team about how their wives in aviation and the military helped connect them in the first place.

Apex was bootstrapped with about $30,000 and started production out of a 20 by 30 wood shop at one founder’s father’s house.The first shop sale reportedly brought in $13,000 of product in about 10 minutes, which helped confirm demand early on.The team explains how military deployments and relocations forced them to run the company from different continents while family members and Jared’s dad helped keep operations moving. Apex’s current structure is outlined clearly: one partner handles operations, recipes, and branding, another handles executive decisions, and Rick helps with financial strategy.

The company’s core product focus is TSS, and the episode breaks down why tungsten super shot is denser than lead and why that matters for pellet count and pattern density. Jared explains the manufacturing process at a high level, including binders, furnace processing, grinding, washing, and sizing. The conversation compares gauges and use cases, especially 28 gauge, 20 gauge, and 410 bore for turkey and waterfowl hunting. The team discusses why smaller gauges have become more popular as TSS performance improved, especially for youth hunters and smaller-framed shooters.

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Deep In The Hunt Of Texas - Ballistics Podcast Aug 27, 2026

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This episode is a high-energy college football and Cowboys roundtable, with the group arguing through Big 12 and SEC team projections, hot-seat coaches, Heisman/National Championship picks, and the Cowboys’ outlook for the season. The conversation is funny, opinionated, and heavily Texas-focused, with lots of rivalry banter and bold predictions.

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(00:00) Hunters Extravaganza recap and the audio meltdown

(01:18) Introducing the panel and resetting after Jeff’s connection issues

(03:06) Why the Hunters Extravaganza felt more like a shopping mall than a hunting show

(06:14) Football season is here, and the show shifts to college previews

(07:12) Texas: Arch Manning, brutal schedule, and playoff expectations

(13:49) Oklahoma: defense, offense, and whether Venables is on the clock

(25:19) Texas A&M: Marcel Reed, schedule trouble, and the Aggies’ ceiling

(33:08) Texas Tech: Will Hammond, defensive regression, and playoff-or-bust talk

(43:43) SMU: Kevin Jennings’ boom-or-bust profile

(48:05) Houston: Conor Weigman, Willie Fritz, and a schedule with room to win

(54:21) TCU: Sonny Dykes, uncertainty, and a brutal opening stretch

(57:49) Baylor: DJ Lagway speculation and Dave Aranda’s seat

(63:38) Big-name coach hot-seat predictions

(65:15) National title and Heisman picks

(69:20) Cowboys: roster strengths, weak spots, and playoff expectations

(82:50) Trevor Lawrence, Kyler Murray, Aaron Rodgers, and other NFL quarterback takes

(85:07) Wrap-up and closing thoughts

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Western Rookie - Crossover: Mule Deer & Whitetails Aug 27, 2026

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Western Kansas can make you a better hunter - or break your ego fast. Travis Glassman reveals how he consistently patterns mature whitetails and mule deer in one of the toughest, flattest, most overlooked deer countries in the West.

Dan Johnson and Travis catch up after years apart, and the conversation quickly turns into a sharp, practical breakdown of what it really takes to hunt a landscape where deer numbers are down, cover is limited, and every move matters. From chronic wasting disease and drought to shifting deer behavior, Travis explains why success out here depends less on luck and more on reading water, terrain, and pressure with precision.

You'll discover:

How CWD and drought have changed mule deer and whitetail numbers in western Kansas
Why Travis now starts with trail cameras, then narrows in with glassing and ambush planning
The difference between how mule deer and whitetails behave, especially during the rut
Why he often chooses a doe decoy over a buck decoy for mule deer
How he uses terrain, crop edges, drainages, and even observation setups to create shot opportunities in flat country

Travis also shares how fatherhood has changed his hunting priorities, from chasing antler inches to valuing time, experience, and passing the obsession on to his kids. If you've ever hunted open-country deer, struggled to locate mature bucks, or wondered how to adapt when numbers drop and the conditions get harder, this episode is packed with hard-earned lessons you can use right away.

Perfect for deer hunters who love tactics, western ground, and real-world strategy over theory - especially if you're trying to outthink mature bucks in country that gives you very few second chances.

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Hound Dog Network - When To Call It A Day: Enough Is Enough Aug 26, 2026

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How do you know when it’s time to call it a day? After multiple dumps, long hours in the woods, and one blown track after another ending without success, every hound hunter eventually faces that decision.

In this episode, we talk about the reality of tough hunts—the frustration, the exhaustion, and the temptation to keep pushing when the woods just aren’t giving it up. Sometimes the best decision isn’t another drop; it’s loading the dogs, heading home, and living to hunt another night.

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Pennsylvania Woodsman - From Pennsylvania Deer Camp to the Country Music Stage Aug 26, 2026

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In this episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman, Mitchell is joined by Pennsylvania outdoorsman and country music artist Robbie Jordan for a conversation about hunting traditions, life experiences, and finding purpose along the way. Robbie grew up in a military and law enforcement family where weekends were spent at hunting camp with his grandparents, and Pennsylvania rifle season was treated a lot like Christmas morning. He shares the lessons his grandfather passed down in the woods, how hunting remained a constant through his teenage years and military service, and why returning home to Pennsylvania after the Army gave him an entirely new appreciation for the traditions he grew up with. Robbie also tells the story of an unforgettable late-season flintlock hunt that ended without a filled tag, but with him discovering a black bear and three cubs denned beneath a fallen tree.

The conversation eventually turns toward another major part of Robbie's life—country music. Robbie talks about leaving the Army, returning to blue-collar work, and eventually realizing that writing, singing, and performing music was something he wanted to seriously pursue. Mitchell and Robbie discuss the connection between great country music and real-life experience, how hunting and small-town Pennsylvania influence Robbie's songwriting, and why the best songs often come from stories and emotions people can recognize in their own lives. Robbie also shares the inspiration behind his debut single, "Redneck Town," his approach to blending country and rock influences, and his goals of someday balancing life on the road with plenty of time left for hunting and fishing. It's a conversation about family tradition, hard work, the outdoors, country music, and figuring out how the things you're passionate about fit into a larger purpose.

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N.F.C. - Just Going To Send It: A Hunting Strategy Aug 26, 2026

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The phones are listening, the deer are moving, and Jeremy Dinsmore is ready to throw arrows again. If you hunt whitetails, obsess over trail cam intel, or just love the kind of real talk that starts with a conspiracy theory and ends with a better deer season plan, this one is for you.

Dan Johnson and Jeremy Dinsmore kick things off with the creepy feeling that your phone is hearing every conversation, then quickly turn it into a bigger conversation about how modern life, rising costs, and constant distraction are changing the way we hunt and think. From bathroom remodel ads appearing out of nowhere to gas prices, diapers, and the grind of raising kids, this episode blends everyday chaos with whitetail-season anticipation in a way only these two can.

You’ll hear Jeremy break down:

Why 2023 changed the way he approaches hunting and why he is done letting good opportunities walk
How fatherhood shifted his mindset from proving something to simply enjoying the season and filling tags
What he is watching for on trail cameras, including the frustrating mystery of bucks disappearing from pinch points
Why EHD rumors, wet conditions, and standing beans have him paying close attention to what the landscape is telling him
How family, camp life, and time in the woods create the stories he wants to pass down to his kids someday

Dan brings his own sharp perspective on deer behavior, pressure, and the weird realities of hunting pressured farms, including a head-scratching example of standing beans that saw almost no deer sign all winter. Jeremy shares what he is seeing in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and the early-season units he plans to hunt, plus why Sundays, weekend hunts, and smarter tag strategy are giving him a fresh edge heading into fall.

This episode hits on more than just deer. It is about what happens when hunting becomes a reset button, a family tradition, and a reminder to stop staring at your phone and start paying attention to the world around you. It is equal parts funny, honest, and fired up for the season ahead.Perfect for whitetail hunters, dads juggling family and the woods, and anyone who is counting down the days until opening weekend.

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