We need to do a better job as parents to raise our kids and set a good example by finding a way to Win Anyway...

I had to listen to my sons hockey team blame the Refs and the otheer Team for being too rough as to why they lost 9-2. Nonsense, win anyway.

What Is Bret Up To?

Most Bucks are still holding antlers in SE Michigan.

" If I could catch the squeal, I'd eat it too" - Grandpa Bollinger

Jake is so fun to talk to because you can honestly see in his face and hear in his voice how damn passionate he is about deer, hunting and stewardship of the land we are so fortunate to enjoy.

We talked Vitalize Seed and his distributorship with them so if you are in SE Michigan, give him a call.

Hunting in the 90's on up through today.

His Brother's 200" record book Buck here in Michigan

Family and Youth in Hunting

and so much more...

From Polack OUtdoors to Michigan Great Outdoors

Growing up hunting public in Michigan

The Future: Where are we going?

Topless Buck Encounter

Balancing Life and Hunting

Adam's 2023 Recap

Bret's Season Recap:

Finally calling it a season.

What worked and what didn't?

Shoulder Shot Illinois Buck.

Doe harvest in Clarkston.

No Shooters in Hillsdale.

Kansas Struggles x 3

The Illinois Giant

North Oakland County's #1 Procrastinator

Mobile Hunter Meat N Greet?

My Recommendations that nobody asked me for:

Pants: Wrangler ATG and Wrangler ATG Fleece Lined.

Full Blue (Walmart) Fleece Lined...Both in Gray

Boots: Under Armor Micro G Valsetz Reaper

Socks: Anything from Amazon under $100. Mine are no longer available

Saddle Kit: Something NICE! Do your research!!! I have a Latitiude Method Classic, large dump pouch and vapor lines.

Outerwear: Uomo H1 Flannel. Size Large (size down!)

External Power Pack: From Amazon, 2/$20 Miady 10,000 milliamp hours

Bow Hook: BK Outdoors Jawbone.

Silencing Tape: Stealth Strips. No exceptions

Backpack: XOP Stryker. Fits my setup perfectly

Pocket Knife: Tac Force TF723BL

Who is Justin Synan?

The Run'n and Gun'n Podcast

Maryland Beginnings

Evolution as a Hunter

Woodsmanship

Superstitions?

Happy New Year!

Kansas Late Late Season Recap with Hunter Harassment involved...

Michigan Extended Urban Archery Season

2024 Hunting Goals

2024 Podcast Goals

Navigating that sweet sweet Work/Hunt/Life balance

...hint hint...It's YOU

Welcome to Episode #1 in the Straight Shooter Series. There is no telling how frequently or infrequently these will be released, but this will be my outlet to vent and inspire.

I hope you enjoy!

Merry Christmas, Happy New Year and cheers to you!

In all areas of your life, be intentional!

Special thanks to Uncle Matt Lehr of The Great White Mobile Hunter and The Mobile Hunter Dojo on Instagram, fellow Michigander and all around great dude! We spoke at length about Matt as a human and how he approaches life as well as his passion for hunting.

Make sure you give him a follow on Instagram as well as his forthcoming education based Mobile Hunting Podcast starting full steam ahead in 2024.

Thanks everybody and good luck!