Antler Up Podcast

Hey everyone, welcome to episode 182 of the Antler Up Podcast!

On this week's episode I was joined by First Lite’s Whitetail Category Manager Gregg Farrell.  This is Gregg’s fourth time being a guest on the show, and with each appearance, I continue to learn every time he is on.  Gregg lives, breathes and sleeps all things whitetail.  I don’t know about you, but right now in the middle of July I am ready to be in full swing season mode.  Gregg and I kick things off in this episode catching up a little bit. Following that we dive right into what Gregg is doing and what he shares I believe is such a great perspective on how things have evolved for him when it comes to preparing for the whitetail season! So for this podcast episode we get Gregg’s preseason whitetail checklist covering what he is doing right now and the rest of the time leading up to the start of his whitetail season. 

When it comes to planning for the whitetail season, Gregg shares his upcoming plans for how he plans out his hunts.  Obviously being the First Lite Whitetail Category Manager has a huge role in this, Gregg still gets a lot of time to hunt his property in WI.  Following this discussion we dive into what the months of July and August look like.  From prioritizing non-hunting items, developing game plans by e-scouting and being able to get boots on the ground. Gregg makes sure by the time the season rolls around that all his gear is dialed in and ready to go.  Then when the season kicks off, he uses historical data and reads current sign to make a move.  A really fun chat with a good friend and again someone who just LOVES hunting whitetails.  Check it out and let us know what you think!  Enjoy this fun episode and see you next week! 

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Hey everyone, welcome to episode 180 of the Antler Up Podcast!

On this week's episode I was joined by Tethrd’s own Greg Godfrey!! Over the last 6+ years of diving down the YouTube rabbit hole of hunting videos, there was one that I personally followed because of some great DIY videos.  The individual that was putting out these great videos was none other than Greg Godfrey on his G2 outdoors channel.  From spray painting your sticks to building the ultimate truck camping experience Greg had a video for it.  Greg is also the Co-Ownder of Tethrd.  I have spent a good deal of time with Greg and have learned a lot and continue to learn from him.  This episode we get into some really great information when it comes to preparing for your season RIGHT NOW! So, if you are gearing up for your out of state trip currently you will want to listen in to hear the good, the bad and ugly from Greg!

Kicking this episode off, Greg shares how effort really plays a role in his everyday life.  I asked him an unorthodox first question and I couldn’t agree more with his answer and I believe a lot of you will relate to it.  From here we get into the real good stuff about planning right now for the upcoming season.  What this looks like and how you can avoid making some simple mistakes before you leave and while on your hunt.  We discussed some hunting stories and how it is not always about the kill on the hunt, but rather the individuals you share camp with that make the trip.  We get into tactics when you are on these trips that will help you be ready for the opportunity and we wrap up the last few minutes of this episode with sharing the new products that Tethrd just released like the LockDown saddle, Fold & Go and the Scorpion.  Check it out and let us know what you think!  Enjoy this fun episode and see you next week! 

Thanks again for all the support and best of luck out there and Antler Up!

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Hey everyone, welcome to episode 180 of the Antler Up Podcast!

On this week's episode I was joined by Jake Vernon!! Jake resides in PA, but had a really unique upbringing when it came to hunting.  Growing up Jake traveled a lot to Kentucky to hunt whitetail, then had the opportunity to live in Montana.  This is where Jake seemed to really sharpen his skills as a whitetail hunter.  In this specific episode Jake and I cover a variety of topics and stories. To go along with this episode, please head over to our website www.antlerupoutdoors.com and on our In the Field page, Jake has an article written for you all.  So, listen to today’s episode and head over there to read his piece.   

Kicking this episode off, Jake introduces his interesting upbringing when it came to whitetail hunting.  This was a story unlike any that I have heard so far.  I really enjoyed Jake sharing his story and then talking about his experience getting his son into the outdoors and particularly archery.  Following this discussion Jake shares some stories about the time he lived in Montana and the tactics they used to hunt whitetail and how these strategies have evolved for him over the years.  Jake and I shared a similar story when we hit our early 20’s in that we got back into bowhunting. From there Jake discusses how the last few years he has been successful in an unorthodox way.  When listening to Jake you just hear how much he just loves hunting whitetail and isn’t afraid to be different. For example, Jake does not spend a ton of time scouting during the “post-season” time frame, but rather uses the rifle season to hunt but scout for next year's bow season as well.  Throwing this strategy on top of his preferred method of archery, Jake just simply grinds to be the best hunter and archer he can be.  We wrap things up discussing goals, build upon your experience in the woods and upcoming plans for this year.  Check it out and let us know what you think!  Enjoy this fun episode and see you next week! 

Thanks again for all the support and best of luck out there and Antler Up!

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Hey everyone, welcome to episode 179 of the Antler Up Podcast!

On this week's episode I was joined by the one and only Ike Eastman.  The President of Eastmans’ Publishing, host of Beyond the Grid and Eastmans Journal Podcast.  What a fun conversation I had with Ike and a chance for not only myself but all of you listening to hear a quick family history of how Eastmans Hunting Journal started out and a ton more!!

Kicking this episode off, Ike introduces himself and gives a quick family back story from when his grandfather began the business and how it has grown into what it is today. From beginning with creating films shown in school theaters to magazines to what we are consuming today!  Ike shares how adapting over time has also helped him adapt in certain situations when it comes to preparing for a hunt or during a hunt.  Ike shares his daily inspiration and other personal improving stories.  From here we get into what Eastmans has in store.  They just released TagHub 2.0 that is partnered with Spartan Forge!  This tool has all new updated features and Ike shares how this tool can help hunters be more efficient and understand the process of coming out west to be better hunters.  There are also videos, blogs, and courses that are available on the new version.  We get into some new hunts that we will get a chance to watch here soon on his show Beyond the Grid and discuss his goals with his podcast moving forward!  It was truly an honor to have Ike on the show and I hope you enjoyed this episode as much as I did!  Check it out and let us know what you think!  Enjoy this fun episode and see you next week! 

Thanks again for all the support and best of luck out there and Antler Up!

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Hey everyone, welcome to episode 178 of the Antler Up Podcast!

On this week's episode I was joined by Mike Lindahl from Domain Outdoor.  Mike was on the podcast two springs ago talking about how to improve your land and his company Domain Outdoor.  However, this episode Mike and I had an enjoyable conversation where we were able to just catch up! Last time we saw each other was at the 2022 ATA show and throughout the year we always keep tabs on what each other is up to.  So, we decided to catch up over a podcast for you all to enjoy!

Kicking this episode off, Mike lets us know what is happening with work and how much Domain is growing.  One aspect that really caught my attention in this discussion is how individuals over the last few years have turned their land habitat management into a year round process.  This is obviously great for Mike and Domain, but I love to hear how much he and his crew are still able to help individuals out with creating the best property they can.  From here I know Mike is a big golfer so we quickly share some golf stories and then discuss his best season to date!  Mike killed his biggest whitetail this past season with some great friends in Kentucky and a great buck in Wisconsin with his family.  Hearing the traditions he has with his friends and family in Wisconsin reminds me of what a lot of us hunters have here in PA.  Mike also shares his excitement for the Alaska caribou hunt that is on the horizon for this upcoming season! I really enjoyed this episode and having the opportunity to catch up with Mike! . Check it out and let us know what you think!  Enjoy this fun episode and see you next week! 

Thanks again for all the support and best of luck out there and Antler Up!

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Hey everyone, welcome to episode 177 of the Antler Up Podcast!

On this week's episode I was joined by PA native Tyler Wilbur.  Tyler and I had a fun conversation about a variety of whitetail topics.  These topics included his success this past year, how that will help him for this upcoming season, learning from Steve Sherk and how his scouting is evolving.  We cover some more topics that I believe will fire you up for this whitetail season! The main topic of this episode is don’t leave anything to chance.  Get out there and scout, prepare by shooting your bow, go over past intel and be ready for when that moment comes!

Kicking this episode off, Tyler introduces himself and what is currently in the works for him.  It was great to get a chance to hear Tyler’s story from learning from his father and now getting a chance to learn from Steve Sherk to hunt the big mountain bucks here in PA.  We get into what specifically Tyler is looking for when scouting and hunting.  We get into the importance of looking into the smaller details to set yourself up for success.  This past season was also a rollercoaster type season for Tyler in that he was after a real good mature buck and had his chance but ultimately missed his opportunity.  We chatted about how he didn’t let this back luck shot tear him down and instead come back from that and kill another great buck.  We get into a heck of a lot more in this episode and hope you enjoy this one!  I appreciate Tyler for coming on and having this conversation with me. Check it out and let us know what you think!  Enjoy this fun episode and see you next week! 

Thanks again for all the support and best of luck out there and Antler Up!

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Hey everyone, welcome to episode 176 of the Antler Up Podcast!

On this week's episode I was joined by Chad Sylvester of Exodus Outdoor Gear.  This was a great conversation with Chad and one that I haven’t had on the podcast before.  This isn’t like the last time Chad was on where we dove deep into whitetail strategy.  This time around we dive deep into life and how we can be better individuals.   

Kicking this episode off, Chad talks about his upbringing and the life experiences he went through by working on his family farm at a young age.  We went from this experience, spending time with his grandfather a lot, who helped mold Chad for who he is today.  I think a lot of us will share similar stories like Chad.  Then we get into the older years when Chad was going through his college recruitment for football and playing at the next level.  This opportunity was unique for Chad because he was able to learn and grow from this and you will hear why and how.  We also get into building mental toughness, being “present” with our families and taking our health seriously.  Again, something totally different than what I have put out on the podcast before and I learned a lot from Chad over the years and he is a successful businessman and great friend.  I appreciate Chad for coming on and having this conversation with me. Check it out and let us know what you think!  Enjoy this fun episode and see you next week! 

Thanks again for all the support and best of luck out there and Antler Up!

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Hey everyone, welcome to episode 175 of the Antler Up Podcast!

On this week's episode I was joined by Penn State Adjunct Professor of Wildlife Ecology Leader, PA Cooperative Fish & Wildlife Research Unit Dr. Duane Diefenbach.  This was a great conversation with Duane about some of his findings on the Deer-Forest Study related to deer movement.  We get into a variety of other topics associated with his findings over the years researching whitetails.  

Kicking this episode off, Duane discusses where the study is currently at and where it is heading.  This study originated 10 years ago and has a few more until they are finished with it.  It was interesting to hear Duane share how it has evolved over the years with technology that has helped them a ton with their findings and understandings.  Duane answers listener questions and elaborates on some myths whitetail hunters either swear by or not. Duane dives into some of the major factors that cause deer movement and the burning question of where deer go when the pressure rises. So tune in to hear what Duane and his team have found over the last decade in the Deer-Forest Study and what Duane has observed since the early 2000’s researching whitetails.  Check it out and let us know what you think!  Enjoy this fun episode and see you next week! 

Thanks again for all the support and best of luck out there and Antler Up!

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Hey everyone, welcome to episode 174 of the Antler Up Podcast!

On this week's episode I was joined by PA native and the 2022 Bowhunting League PA Big Buck winner Taylor Fleischer.  In this specific episode Taylor shares some of the little things that have helped him be successful the last few years, but specifically last year on the buck he was after for the last 3 years. Taylor shares the little things that can be overlooked by hunters and how to improve on what you’re already doing.  

Kicking this episode off we dive into Taylors hunting roots from when he was a young teenager.  This was a great kickoff discussion because at a  young age Taylor got the bowhunting bug and from there has worked endlessly to continue his pursuit to perfection.  This aspect I believe most hunters want to accomplish and achieve but know the process is a long fun and frustrating journey.  We discussed how some hunting experiences shaped who he is as a hunter now. The lessons learned from his past season Pope & Young buck that he plans to build upon.  Then we get into the nitty-gritty of the little things that have helped Taylor the last few seasons.  From his organization of trail cam photos, reading/understanding deer movement and behavior. We wrap up our discussion talking about how he manages his property in central PA and the challenges he faces with hunting it and hunting where he currently resides.  

 Check it out and let us know what you think!  Enjoy this fun episode and see you next week! 

Thanks again for all the support and best of luck out there and Antler Up!

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Hey everyone, welcome to episode 173 of the Antler Up Podcast!

On this week's episode I was joined by my good friend Aaron Hepler.  Aaron has been on the podcast a few different times already but the topics on today’s episode we haven’t really explored.  What we wanted to accomplish in this week's episode was to discuss how we can become more efficient hunters this upcoming year.  I think we honestly just scratched the surface and will be completing another episode or episodes to build on this. This is a really easy podcast to listen to and some of my favorites to complete when a good friend is on and we just chat hunting.

Kicking this episode off we dive into my turkey success stories.  We discussed how taking what I’ve learned in the turkey woods this spring can help me out come fall for whitetail.  Following that we get into what we can do to become a more efficient hunter.  From trail cameras, prepping your gear now, shooting your bow and a heck of a lot more.  One aspect that we touched upon was scouting and how important it is to have confidence in yourself completing your scouting missions.  From speed scouting, creating predetermined tracks on your map, to what sign to look for when setting your cameras for specific times of the year, Aaron covers it in this episode.  We end on two different topics being which cameras we have had the most luck with and how persistence has helped us in the woods. Check it out and let us know what you think!  Enjoy this fun episode and see you next week! 

Thanks again for all the support and best of luck out there and Antler Up!

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