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We trade honest field updates from public land and break down the small decisions that turn a hunt into a win, a clean miss, or a blown setup. From crowded trailheads to a viral buck clip, we talk ethics, gear discipline, and why helping new hunters matters as much as tagging out. 
• dealing with restricted zones and last-minute backup plans on base land 
• handling heavy public land pressure and why most hunters do not walk far 
• reading early season movement windows and treating deer sightings as progress 
• diagnosing misses including nerves, shot lanes, and single-pin slider mistakes 
• choosing between saddle hunting and a climber when comfort and mobility collide 
• mentoring a new hunter on scouting, budgets, and getting real reps outside 
• blood trailing basics plus reflectors for marking sign and backtracking in the dark 
• building redundancy in mobile hunting gear after losing key parts in the woods 
• targeting a specific buck, cutting lanes, and deciding when to get aggressive 
• unpacking a viral rifle video, online backlash, and keeping the context on ethics 

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We’re back with Field Notes and we’re trading real early season updates from New Jersey, Delaware, and Florida. We talk heat, bugs, gear failures, self-filming setups, and the moment a tight shot window turns into a punched tag. 
• season timing differences from North to South and how rut timing changes everything 
• coping with brutal heat, humidity, mosquitoes, and short early season sits 
• camp and weather lessons after a tent-flipping storm 
• scouting disruptions from burns, closures, and downed limbs 
• one-stick climbing, aider wear, webbed vs cord options, and why safety checks matter 
• committing to mobile systems the same way we commit to saddle hunting and filming 
• self-filming deer hunts with mirrorless cameras, action cams, and 360 cameras plus the value of B-roll 
• New Jersey earn-a-buck pressure and a doe harvest with a quartering away shot breakdown 
• buck fever control tactics when deer hang up and the clock feels loud 
• Florida trail camera intel, doe group splits, and bucks starting to cover ground 

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We sit down with Missouri trapper and hunter Jackson Knight to talk whitetails, hard training, and the moments that turn into lifelong hunting stories. We get into shot placement, bow setups, Spartan Race discipline, and how a career detour pushed him into building Trapper Jack. 
• Missouri deer tags, resident vs non-resident rules, and the state’s alternative season weapons 
• Jackson’s first deer story at home and how early hunts shape confidence 
• Shot placement realities with rifles and shotguns, luck vs skill, and how standards change over time 
• Bowhunting gear choices, heavy arrow builds, broadheads, and practicing for real-world accuracy 
• Spartan Race Team USA path, extreme training blocks, and staying ready year-round 
• Multi-state hunting plans for filling buck tags and keeping meat in the freezer 
• How nuisance wildlife trapping works, reading sign fast, and pairing trapping with repair work 
• Why the game warden path ended, and what entrepreneurship made possible afterward 

If you have any questions, uh Jackson's Instagram is going to be in the description below, whether it is literally about hunting, trapping, you know, his awesome stories that that he was able to tell, or also if you're actually interested in in competing and and stuff like that, um, you know, and and maybe how to get started or or whatever the case is, um Instagram will be right in the right down in the bottom. 

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We talk with Chris Ginder about growing up hunting in New Jersey, learning hard lessons early, and why bowhunting can spike your adrenaline like nothing else. Chris also breaks down how public land pressure and constant baiting led him to create Big A Deer corn coating attractant and turn a personal solution into a business. 
• meeting Chris through the Deer Classic and why NJ outdoors is underrated 
• what Big A Deer Corn Coating Attractant is and how it’s used on bait 
• early hunting memories that shape patience and expectations 
• first bow kill nerves, missing high, then making the second shot 
• learning field dressing, why it matters, and what makes it easier over time 
• why hunting adrenaline hits differently than sports and how to calm down before the shot 
• shifting from “nature walks” to reading food, water, trails, and patterns 
• balancing hunting time with kids and running a product company 
• why baiting can feel necessary on pressured New Jersey public land 
• testing flavors for years, dealing with bears, and what deer seem to prefer 
• getting into stores, handling rejection, and proving the product will sell 
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We catch up with our friend Quinton to talk about what pressure does to your shot, what recovery looks like after a life-changing car accident, and why the closest encounters in the woods often teach the biggest lessons. From Wisconsin public land to Ohio ridge tops, we cover everything from competitive archery and deer behavior to bear baiting, predator management, and the experiences that keep us coming back each season.

• ASA-style 3D archery and why chasing points can work against hunting instincts
• Shooting under pressure with strangers, competition, and money on the line
• Recovering from a serious car accident and adapting to life after a diabetes diagnosis
• Wisconsin buck and doe tag regulations and how county zones shape hunting strategy
• Ohio nonresident hunting, EHD concerns, and chasing history bucks
• Why some deer drop the string while others never react
• A cold-snap giant doe story and an unforgettable second-chance buck encounter
• Tough tracking decisions, calling a dog tracker, and losing meat to coyotes
• Urban deer hunting, human pressure, and using predictable disturbance to your advantage
• DIY bear baiting, tag draw odds, and building scent association
• Wolves, mountain lions, CWD, predator management, and the baiting vs. food plot debate

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We sit down with Will from Timber and River Outdoors to talk about starting deer hunting in New Jersey in 2021 and learning the patience game fast after years of baseball. We trade stories on first kills, public land strategy, and the real-world decisions that shape ethical hunting when you only have weekends to make it happen. 
• starting hunting later despite growing up around it 
• navigating COVID-era online hunter safety and delayed field testing 
• first deer on a scouting walk and the delayed adrenaline dump 
• why early struggles build better long-term hunters 
• weekend warrior expectations, freezer-first priorities, selective buck goals 
• saddle hunting, e-scouting, and making each sit count 
• dealing with bears and thick North Jersey terrain 
• why New Jersey public land access gets underestimated 
• ethics and regulations around long crossbow shots 
• acorns, scrapes, and how warm winters change patterns 
• turkey hunting frustration and fitting fishing into the off-season 
• rapid-fire favorites, dream hunts, and a wedding dessert debate 
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We sit down with Drew, founder of Bullpath Gear, to talk about how one “Made in China” tag pushed him to build 100% American-made mobile hunting gear from the ground up. We get into the real grind of sewing, prototyping, stress-testing, and building a brand while hunting takes a back seat. 
• how a saddle hunting video sparked the idea to build gear 
• the moment “Made in China” changed the mission 
• running Bullpath as a mostly one-man operation 
• preparing inventory for the seasonal rush in whitetail hunting 
• designing pouches and packs that solve real mobile hunting problems 
• how customer feedback changes details like MOLLE spacing and carry options 
• stress testing gear and why durability claims need proof 
• warranty expectations and when to retire load-bearing equipment for safety 
• why mobile hunting beats hauling heavy stands on public land 
• hunting culture, screens, and passing the outdoors to kids 
• why hunters get judged and what people miss about store-bought meat 
• dealing with bigger competitors, cease and desist letters, and long-term drive 

Everyone, first of all, I hope you guys enjoyed this episode. Second of all, if you are not, make sure you head to Bull Path  Instagram right below. Check them out, head to their website. I am telling you, if you are looking for a new saddle or interested in getting into the mobile game or already in the mobile game, make sure you head to bullpathgear.com. Go check them out. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate. Hit up Drew, hit up Zach, hit up me. Well we'll do anything that we can to answer any single question that you guys have. 

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New Jersey delivers way more hunting opportunity than most people believe, from Pine Barrens swamps to mountain ridges and serious bear country. We sit down with Kenny Cockerill to talk living on wild game, building skill through daily practice, and staying mentally tough when the grind gets real.

• why New Jersey is a slept-on hunting state with wildly different terrain
• long seasons and tag opportunity that make living off the land realistic
• eating only harvested meat, planning protein for the year, and losing 100 pounds
• growing up on upland birds, returning to hunting as an adult, and balancing MMA
• early hunts, youth day memories, and the ethics of giving deer meat away
• development wiping out old spots and using mapping tools to find new access
• bowhunting pressure, losing deer, switching gear, then rebuilding through practice
• bear encounters, tracking dangers, and the frustration of unclear hunting laws
• turning a first bear into a fight walkout headdress and chasing bigger goals

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We sit down with DeAndre “Trey” Reed (DreadedArcher17) to talk about how archery and hunting helped him rebuild his life after football and a brutal slide into depression. We get real about identity, belonging, and why the quiet of the woods can feel like the loudest kind of relief. 
• Trey’s path from football scholarships to a post sports crash 
• Depression, drinking, and trying to stay numb by staying social 
• A random archery shop stop that turns into an obsession 
• Why bowhunting feels like a full football season cycle 
• Peace, sleep, and mental clarity when you unplug outdoors 
• Pushback and stereotypes around race and hunting 
• Bringing people in through shooting a bow and sharing wild game 
• Learning to hunt through apps, YouTube, scouting, and repetition 
• First rifle deer vs first archery deer and the emotion difference 
• Rituals, superstitions, honey buns, and “killing hats” 
• Building a standout hunting brand with a recognizable logo 
• Dream hunts, favorite season, broadheads, and venison cooking 
Hey, if you've been ever been thinking about getting the outdoors, ever thinking about picking up a bow, don't wait, go and do it. 

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We talk through what doubt looks like when the woods go quiet and how we reset our mindset with prayer, patience, and honest self-criticism. We also challenge trophy pressure, share stories from deer and turkey season, and come back to why hunting should keep us grounded, grateful, and connected. 

• praying through doubt and refocusing on what we can control 
• Alexa’s turkey hunt moment where faith replaces pressure 
• first bow kills and learning to own our decisions 
• blocking out outside noise from competition and social media 
• handling frustration with neighbors, public land encounters, and things going wrong 
• taking criticism better and controlling emotions in the moment 
• building others up, sharing knowledge, and finding your niche without jealousy 
• getting kids outside, reducing screens, and passing down hunting traditions 
• detailed week two turkey strategy, calling decisions, and adapting to hens 
• food from the woods and garden, saving money and eating cleaner 
• why hunters care about wildlife and the conservation side of harvest 

If you guys haven't checked out Alexa on Instagram, go follow her adventures. 

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