On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan talks with the master of mock scrape hunting, Troy Pottenger about the history and strategy when using mock scrapes. Troy explains that he started to experiment with mock srapes while in high school when he identified a community scrape on his family ranch. This led to him locating other community scrapes on public land while scouting and shed hunting. Did we mention that Troy spends most of his time hunting in the mountainous terrain of northern Idaho, Montana, and Washington? Listen to Troy as he talks about the learning curve he went through when it comes to the strategy using mock scrapes to locate, identify, and even hold big mature bucks in a specific area. This is one of those episodes that will leave you wanting to give Troy's mock scrape hunting strategy a try. Enjoy and share! 
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Using Mock Scrapes To Kill Big Bucks

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In this episode, Dan Johnson interviews Brett Konen about hunting in Kansas. They discuss the expectations for hunting in Kansas, the impact of the recent public land cell camera ban, the increasing cost of hunting land, and the best time to hunt in Kansas. They also talk about terrain features, access to private and public land, and the effectiveness of calling and rattling during the rut. Takeaways:
Kansas offers the opportunity to hunt four to five-year-old bucks, with the potential for 140-150 class deer.
The hunting community in Kansas has been affected by the recent public land cell camera ban, especially for out-of-state hunters.
The cost of hunting land in Kansas is increasing, making it more challenging for the average hunter to afford.
The best time to hunt in Kansas is the last week of October and the first week of November, with the peak of the rut around November 15th.
Terrain features to look for include pinch points between grass and agriculture, areas with water sources, and overlooked spots with cover.
Access to private land in Kansas is limited, and getting permission can be challenging.
Driving the roads to scout and finding areas away from population centers can help avoid hunting pressure on public land.
The best time for calling and rattling in Kansas is from the 23rd of October to early December.
South Kansas offers more hunting opportunities and higher deer density compared to North Kansas.
Hunting in Kansas can be a fun and exciting experience, especially for those who have not hunted there before.
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Kansas Expectations

In this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles podcast, host Dan Johnson interviews Kevin Creeley, a firefighter and avid hunter from Virginia. They discuss Kevin's career as a firefighter and how it allows him to have a flexible schedule for hunting. Kevin shares his journey into hunting, starting with fishing with his grandmother and then transitioning to dog hunting and muzzleloader hunting. He eventually became interested in bow hunting and joined a hunting club where he learned from experienced bow hunters. Kevin also talks about the importance of equipment and gaining confidence in archery. In this conversation, Kevin Creeley shares his experiences hunting in Virginia, specifically focusing on hunt clubs and the unique challenges and benefits they offer. He discusses the dynamics of hunt clubs, including the allocation of hunting spots and the positive and negative aspects of being a member. Kevin also talks about the different terrains in Western and Coastal Virginia and how they impact deer behavior. He touches on out-of-state hunts and his goals for the future, as well as his experiences hunting sea ka deer on the Eastern Shore. Overall, Kevin provides valuable insights into the hunting opportunities and experiences available in Virginia. 
 Takeaways:
Being a firefighter allows Kevin to have a flexible schedule for hunting.
Kevin started his hunting journey with fishing and then transitioned to dog hunting and muzzleloader hunting.
He gained confidence in archery by practicing and learning about equipment.
Joining a hunting club and learning from experienced bow hunters helped Kevin improve his hunting skills. Hunt clubs in Virginia have both positive and negative aspects, including the allocation of hunting spots and the potential for secrecy and favoritism.
The terrains in Western and Coastal Virginia differ, with Western Virginia offering more diverse food sources and potentially larger bucks.
Out-of-state hunts provide unique opportunities to explore different terrains and hunting styles.
Sea ka deer hunting on the Eastern Shore of Virginia is a thrilling experience, with aggressive deer behavior and unique hunting techniques.
Virginia offers a wide range of hunting opportunities, including deer, turkeys, ducks, and sea ka deer.
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Hunter Profile: Kevin Creeley

On his episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan is once again joined by the one and only Tony Peterson to discuss their crazy lives, and e-scouting. Not sure why Tony keeps coming back as a guest but he keeps "YES". This is great, because Dan can't find anyone else to hop on the show. The guys talks about Tonys mental state and how it is affected by the hate-filled death metal he listens to, how horrible of a softball coach he is, and what it's like being managed by someone who is younger and less experienced than him. Dan expresses his opinion on Mark Kenyon's facial hair, practicing baseball with his son, and how many dead bodies they each have seen. Then, for the last 20 mins of the show the guys take a deep dive in to how they approach e-scouting public public for out-of-state hunts. Anytime Tony hops on the show, it is full of randomness, exciting topics, and complete nonsense . Enjoy and Share!!   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Death Metal, Youth Softball, and E-Scouting

On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan is joined by returning guest Bob Polanic to take a deep dive in to the ever changing landscape of cellular trail cameras. Dan and Bob discuss the some of the new rules and regulations that have recently changed in Iowa, Kansas, and Kentucky. The guys also dive in to the ethical usage of hunting technology, if we will start to see additional trail camera bans in other stats, and what the outcome will be for both resident and and non-resident hunters nationwide.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Future of Cellular Trail Cameras

On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan breaks down what he looks for in hunting spots while e-scouting public land. Recently, Dan found out that he finally drew a Kansas archery tag. He has never hunted Kansas, so he is starting from scratch when it comes to finding places to hunt. Because this is an out of state hunt, Dan is going to rely heavily on using digital maps to e-scout the public properties before he hunts them. You will hear what specific terrain features he is looking for, how may points of access he would like those properties to have, and one of the biggest contributing factors... food sources.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Using Mock Scrapes To Kill Big Bucks

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