August 15, 2025

#87 - Bill Thompson: Deer Camp Is Where you Make It! Friends, Family, Good Food, and Great Stories!

1 hour 2 minutes

On today's episode of the.deercamp.podcast, we are back in the studio with Bill Thompson of Spartan Forge. We discuss:

Bill Thompson's hunting background and family heritage in North Dakota.
Experiences hunting in various locations, including North Dakota, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Canada.
Focus on whitetail bow hunting as Bill's primary passion.
Memorable bear hunting trip in Quebec with his son and MMA fighter Georges St-Pierre, including a charitable aspect.
Importance of camaraderie and traditions associated with deer camp.
Bill's typical hunting schedule throughout the fall season.
Reflections on the significance of deer camp in passing down hunting traditions and rites of passage.
Discussion of hunting strategies and techniques, including patience and persistence in tracking deer.
Overview of Spartan Forge and its innovative features for enhancing the hunting experience.
Personal anecdotes highlighting the emotional and psychological aspects of hunting, including successes and challenges.

And so much more!

Connect:

-https://www.instagram.com/hutchy.outdoors/

...more

By hutchy.outdoors

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August 15, 2025

1 hour 2 minutes

On today's episode of the.deercamp.podcast, we are back in the studio with Bill Thompson of Spartan Forge. We discuss:

Bill Thompson's hunting background and family heritage in North Dakota.
Experiences hunting in various locations, including North Dakota, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Canada.
Focus on whitetail bow hunting as Bill's primary passion.
Memorable bear hunting trip in Quebec with his son and MMA fighter Georges St-Pierre, including a charitable aspect.
Importance of camaraderie and traditions associated with deer camp.
Bill's typical hunting schedule throughout the fall season.
Reflections on the significance of deer camp in passing down hunting traditions and rites of passage.
Discussion of hunting strategies and techniques, including patience and persistence in tracking deer.
Overview of Spartan Forge and its innovative features for enhancing the hunting experience.
Personal anecdotes highlighting the emotional and psychological aspects of hunting, including successes and challenges.

And so much more!

Connect:

-https://www.instagram.com/hutchy.outdoors/

...more