Cody, Ethan & Andrew sit down and chat with Graham and Jared (The Elk Whisperer) from Saskatchewan 

These guys have a deep passion for Elk hunting and have had success over the years hunting Elk in the Bush

We cover what the Elk population is like in Saskatchewan.

How they both got into Elk hunting

How their seasons went for both Elk and Whitetails

Elk hunting tips that can be used anywhere

You'll also hear about Grahams bull that he harvested this year at 7 yards with his Compound

Conversation topic:

HOW DO YOU FEEL ABOUT NOT BEING ABLE TO GAIN ACCESS TO RETRIEVE ANY GAME THAT GOES ONTO PRIVATE LAND?

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Our Grounds Coffee Co. BCPA-15%

TideWe or TruWild- BCP18-18%

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Cody, Ethan & Patrick go to the 2023 Great American Outdoor show 

On this episode you're going to hear from some outfitters and a couple vendors that all share some stories along with what they offer!

Hear from the following:

Adventures Plus Outfitters-North Carolina

The Lightsey Family Ranch- Florida

A-Team Outfitting- Alaska 

L.D Guide Service- New Albany Pa

ARD (Adjustable Red Dot Bow Sight)

On Point Adventures Foods (Freeze Dried Meals, Candy, Fruits, Veggies and Snacks)

Partner & Discount codes:

Our Ground Coffee Co.----> BCPA (15%)

TideWe ---> BCP18 (18%)

Forget Genetics ---> Backctrypa (20%)

DeerAge ---> BACKCOUNTRYPA (10% off your first order)

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On this episode Cody & Ethan Chat with TJ Doherty, The Budget Hunter.

TJ grew up hunting in hunting family in South East Wisconsin but now lives in Illinois and is primarily an archery hunter.

We cover how TJ transitioned from a deer drive culture into a Bow hunting addict. How he gets to spend more time in the woods because he was able to get his family and kids involved in the outdoors. You'll hear some of TJ's advice on how to better budget our passion and to save some money on certain things. 

Questions:

Best Foam Target- Hence "Bob"

Is it better to run Cell Cameras with the memberships or run more standard cameras with the price of gas? let us know what you think

Essentials to have in you Mobile Backpack?

Debate topic: Saturday Vs. Monday rifle opener in Pennsylvania?

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DeerAge ---> BACKCOUNTRYPA (10% off your first order)

#Enjoytheprocess #measurethememories   #Keepthetradition

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Cody & Ethan were joined by Steve Sherk, Owner of Sherks Guide Service. Steve guides and hunts in the big woods public land in northern Pennsylvania with great success. On this episode we cover how Steve's season went both for himself and for his clients in the Big woods of Pennsylvania and New York. We also cover some trail camera data that he saw from this year in regards to the weather and when he saw some good buck movement. You'll hear some good stories that each have some tips that you can take into next season. Steve also shares some things that he learned from this year that he will be taking into the 2023-2024 season! Debate Topic: Are the new live trail cameras taking away from the woodsman ship for the future generations? Let us know what you think! MVR (Mountain Vacation Rental Link)- https://mvr-vr.com/rentals/the-spike-camp/ Partner & Discount codes: Our Ground Coffee Co.----> BCPA (15%) TideWe ---> BCP18 (18%) Forget Genetics ---> Backctrypa (20%) DeerAge ---> BACKCOUNTRYPA (10% off your first order) #Enjoytheprocess #measurethememories  #Keepthetradition

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Zyon is from Berks County, has a passion for fishing/Fly Fishing and also dabbles in Hunting.

We had the honor of having Zyon in Studio! It was a great conversation that covered all things fishing, how Zyon got into Fishing/ Fly Fishing. Why a lot of fishermen dislike bobbers and the people who use them. Steelheads and what they actually are, along with some tips to have better success at catching some at the right time of year. Of course we also share some fishing stories that only grow by the days.

MVR (Mountain Vacation Rental Link)- https://mvr-vr.com/rentals/the-spike-camp/

Partner & Discount codes:

Our Ground Coffee Co.----> BCPA (15%)

TideWe ---> BCP18 (18%)

Forget Genetics ---> Backctrypa (20%)

DeerAge ---> BACKCOUNTRYPA (10% off your first order)

#Enjoytheprocess #measurethememories   #Keepthetradition

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On this episode we cover everything Predator Hunting!

We had the pleasure of chatting with Zach Eisler out of Western Pennsylvania to pick his brain about predator hunting and how he got into it!

Topics:

- The basic you need to get into predator hunting

- Tips to gain access to private farms 

- Thermals Vs. Night Vison 

- Zach's set up

& of course you'll hear some good stories!

MVR (Mountain Vacation Rental Link)- https://mvr-vr.com/rentals/the-spike-camp/

News:

-Why Smallmouth Bass Are One of the Most Dangerous Fish in the Country | Outdoor Life (outdoorlife.com)

-Smallmouth bass are an under-ice treasure - Outdoor News (outdoornews.com)

-Old tricks still work on the ice - Outdoor News (outdoornews.com)

Partner & Discount codes:

Our Ground Coffee Co.----> BCPA (15%)

TideWe ---> BCP18 (18%)

Forget Genetics ---> Backctrypa (20%)

DeerAge ---> BACKCOUNTRYPA (10% off your first order)

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On this episode we chat with BCPA Camp member and our buddy Hunter Shugart

-Hear how Hunter got into hunting & transitioned from Rifle to a pure blow archery hunter

-How he overcame losing a lot of his permission pieces

-The story behind his 2022 9 point

-A discussion about why we think deer rather drink from still water instead of running water

MVR (Mountain Vacation Rental Link)- https://mvr-vr.com/rentals/the-spike-camp/

DEBATE TOPIC:

Is the casual hunter going by the wayside?

NEW:

- At 96 years young, Pennsylvania hunter finally gets a bear- (Outdoors news)

-15 Ways to Bag more late season small game- (Realtree.com)

-Texas health department to airdrop rabies vaccines for wildlife along the southern border- (Outdoor life)

Partner & Discount codes:

Our Ground Coffee Co.----> BCPA (15%)

TideWe ---> BCP18 (18%)

Forget Genetics ---> Backctrypa (20%)

DeerAge ---> BACKCOUNTRYPA (10% off your first order)

#Enjoytheprocess #measurethememories #nottheinches #dontshamethegame #Keepthetradition #backcountrypapodcast 

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This is our last Episode from Illinois 

We recap our final day. Discuss what we learned, what we would've done differently as hunters. We also hear from the Guides, Scott, Mason and Steve on what they learned from the 2022 season and what they would be doing differently next year.  Along with some great stories once again!

B&D outfitter is a top notch establishment with some great properties to go along with a cabin feel back at the lodge. We would highly recommend B&D to anyone that is looking for a semi guided outfitter in Illinois that will do everything they can to get you on a Mature Whitetail. 

We want to Thank B&D Outfitter for opening their doors to us and we are looking forward to the next trip out to Illinois!

THE NEWS:

Watch: Everglades Tourist Films 15-Foot Python. Critics Say She Should Have Run It Over

https://www.outdoorlife.com/conservation/invasive-python-crosses-road/

18 Best Tips For Finding Your First Shed Antler

https://www.outdoorlife.com/story/hunting/best-tips-for-finding-your-first-shed-antler/

PFBC ANNOUNCES SIGNIFICANT ADDITION OF PUBLIC FISHING ACCESS ON TWENTYMILE CREEK IN ERIE COUNTY

https://www.media.pa.gov/pages/fish-and-boat-commission-details.aspx?newsid=496#:~:text=HARRISBURG%2C%20Pa

Friends & Discount Codes:

TideWe/ BCP18-18%

Our Grounds Coffee Co/ BCPA-15%

Forget Genetics/ BACKCTRYPA-20%

Deer Age/ BACKCOUNTRYPA-10%

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Hear about how our 4th day out in Illinois went during the late season bowhunting season & hear what our game plans our for day 5. You'll also hear some funny stories from Jeff while he was in his blind today. We also have some conversations about Illinois hunting and Scott Bean the owner of B&D Outfitters tells some more stories.

Guest: Scott Bean, Mason Evans, Steve Shirk, Tim Lowman and Jeff Beck

News:

See a flock of turkeys? The Pa. Game Commission wants you to report where and when

https://pgcdatacollection.pa.gov/TurkeyBroodSurvey

Venison Facts Amid the Lion Diet TikTok Craze and World Carnivore Month

https://www.outdoorlife.com/hunting/venison-nutrition-facts/

States Consider Using Budget Surpluses to Fund Conservation

https://www.outdoorlife.com/conservation/conservation-trust-fund-budget-surplus/

(if you have a news article you'd like to share, we would love to hear from you)

Friendships/Discount Codes:

Our Grounds Coffee Co/ BCPA

Forget Genetics/ BACKCTRYPA

Deer Age/ BACKCOUNTRYPA

Heated Hunts/ BCPA5

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On this episode we recap our day 3 out in Illinois from the B&D outfitter lodge!

Topics:

-How are day went

-Game plans are changing

- Along with some other stories from Camp

You will also hear about Tim Lowman, KANSAS PUBLIC LAND BUCK

 The NEWS by Patrick

25 Hillbilly Squirrel Hunting Tips

https://www.realtree.com/small-game-hunting/articles/25-hillbilly-squirrel-hunting-tips

PennLive’s Marcus Schneck, Pa.’s preeminent outdoors journalist, dies at 66

https://www.pennlive.com/outdoors/2022/12/pennlives-marcus-schneck-pas-preeminent-outdoors-journalist-dies-at-66.html

Backyard feeders welcome but not essential for winter bird migration

https://www.pennlive.com/life/2022/11/backyard-feeders-welcome-but-not-essential-for-winter-bird-migration.html

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-Heated Hunts: BCPA5 

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https://www.forgetgenetics.com/

-DeerAge: BACKCOUNTRYPA 10% your first orders 

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