Welcome back to the Generations of Hunt Podcast! This is your host, Joe. I want to start by apologizing for the unexpected hiatus. After returning from deer camp, I received the unfortunate news of a close relative's passing, which threw everything into disarray. On top of that, work has been incredibly hectic, with seven-day workweeks and ten-hour days. Any free time I had was spent hunting, leaving no room for the podcast. I know these are just excuses, but I wanted to explain the situation to everyone who's been wondering why I suddenly stopped.

Moving forward, I plan to release episodes biweekly until the end of the year. After that, I might revamp the schedule and direction of the podcast. Balancing work, parenting, school, and hunting has been challenging, but I am committed to continuing the podcast.

Matt is currently in Missouri hunting and has also been busy with trips to the Dakotas for pheasant hunting. As for me, I'm gearing up for the opening gun day here in Michigan and looking forward to spending time at deer camp with family and friends. It's always a great experience to unwind and learn from the older generation.

This season has been eventful. I had a great time at Adam from Bowhunter Chronicles' camp, hunting with Nate from Michigan Wild and the BDS Outdoors crew. Deer camp is always a blast, and I highly recommend starting one, even if it's just with a few buddies on public land.

I've had some issues with trespassers on my private land, which has been frustrating. Despite these challenges, I've managed to have a successful season so far. I shot a doe a few weeks ago, and it was a clean and quick kill. I also shot a buck, but I'll save the details for a future episode.

Work has been demanding, but I promise to get the podcast back