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Kayla from Fit to Hunt shares how she goes from curious beginner to first-time turkey hunter, and why the grind matters more than the highlight reel. We talk through missed chances, smart adjustments, and the father-daughter moment that finally puts a gobbler on the ground. 

• Kayla’s background as an Arkansas nurse practitioner, mom of three, and hunter 
• Making time for hunting, content, and family with support from her husband and parents 
• Getting curious about turkeys after seeing flocks during deer season 
• Practicing turkey calling early, posting the ugly reps, and learning in public 
• A community member sending a smaller mouth call and coaching her technique 
• The “textbook” hunt that goes sideways, frustration, and choosing to stay honest about misses 
• Switching properties to avoid educated birds and leaning into mobile, woodsmanship-style hunting 
• Scouting new ground with OnX, adapting when decoys won’t work, and going run and gun with her dad 
• Reading sound and body language, taking the quick window, and sealing the deal on her first tom 
• Respecting the harvest with her kids and turning the bird into food 
• Bowhunting mindset, saddle hunting lessons, and practical gear tips for filming in trees 
• Encouragement for women to stop comparing, keep learning, and be proud of ethical harvests 

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We sit down with Ben Baker of Rockin B GunDog's to talk about building reliable hunting dogs in New Jersey and why steadiness and clear commands matter more than flashy drills. Ben shares how his background with working animals and Texas training shaped his approach to Labradors, upland birds, and waterfowl, plus what handlers can do to avoid expensive mistakes. 

• Ben’s path from farm animals and sheepdogs to professional gun dog training 
• Texas heat and waterfowl focus changing daily training structure 
• Why every dog learns differently and why trainers should work many dogs first 
• Gun shyness as user error, how it shows up, when it can be fixed 
• Puppy raising basics and why many owners choose early board and train 
• What to look for when buying a hunting puppy, meeting both parents 
• Using NAVHDA and AKC communities to find good breeders and mentors 
• Building a New Jersey kennel business and choosing quality over volume 
• Why upland and waterfowl training overlap more than people think 
• Water drills, slowing dogs down, and teaching steady to gunfire 
• Handler education as half the job, group classes and tune ups 
• At home learning tools, The Wildrose Way and Retriever Roadmap 
• Ben’s favorite seasons, meaningful trophies tied to the dogs, and future trips 

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We sit down with Danny Cowan to swap stories about Pennsylvania’s big woods culture and the lessons that shape a hunter for life. Then we dig into why he built True North Woods and Water, a free nationwide database that makes traveling for hunts and fishing trips far easier.

• growing up in central Pennsylvania where hunting is family and food 
• learning moments from an early rifle season hunt and why safety sticks 
• how Maryland’s crabbing, offshore fishing, and regulations feel like a different world 
• why bowhunting exploded and how it changes the way people approach seasons 
• what makes PA mountain whitetails so difficult including pressure, thermals, and terrain 
• the “don’t overthink it” approach to planning out-of-state hunts and trips 
• how True North Woods and Water organizes seasons, rules, regulations, tags, and licenses 
• using interactive maps to find trusted guides, tracking dogs, taxidermists, and shops by state 
• the launch story, Great American Outdoor Show chaos, and building with a nationwide team 
• the dream hunt pick when money and time aren’t limits

Make sure you go check out True North Woods and Water. The link is going to be the description below to their website and their Instagram page as as well. If you have any questions, make sure you you hit up Danny over there.

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We sit down with Zack Bolcar from Wood Shark Outdoors to talk about growing up hunting New Jersey public land and how archery season changes the whole game. We swap stories about first deer, long seasons, bear chaos in North Jersey, and what it really takes to keep finding good hunting in a state that keeps getting developed.
• family roots in hunting and fishing across small game, waterfowl, and deer
• hunting Morris County public land and adapting as development wipes out old spots
• why New Jersey’s long archery season creates more time, more reps, and more success
• the classic first deer story that happens fast and sticks forever
• shifting from gun hunting to bowhunting and building a solo scouting routine
• black bear population growth, bear tags, and why bears blow up deer hunts
• a tense bluff charge encounter and how to back out safely
• losing a duck spot and why time now goes to big game
• Newfoundland moose hunt lessons on range, terrain, and expectations
• why Wood Shark Outdoors starts as a memory bank and turns into a community page
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Turkey season turns us all back into rookies, and Laurel makes it clear why that challenge is exactly the point. We talk mentors, mistakes, and the kind of hunting community that helps more people get outside and stick with it.
• why turkeys are addictive and why run and gun works
• how Laurel starts hunting in college with mentors
• building Sisterhood Of The Hunt to connect women hunters
• why the outdoors is more than harvesting animals
• first turkey adrenaline and learning to manage the moment
• calling strategy and why silence can mean they are coming
• bowhunting turkeys vs shotgun ethics and recovery
• coyotes predators and pressure changing turkey behavior
• learning deer bowhunting through cameras weather and patterns
• handling early success then resetting goals
• waterfowl hunting as teamwork and an easier on ramp
• dealing with social media judgment and owning what you do not know
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We trade turkey hunting chaos stories with Seth Beatty, from filming a first-time bird to shaking off a brutal miss and earning a redemption tom the hard way. Then we pivot to a season-long whitetail chase where trail cameras, mock scrapes, and disciplined decisions finally lead to a 15-point payoff and a heavy dose of perspective.

• ground blind setups in open fields and why terrain forces the choice 
• decoy strategy with Avian-X and reading a gobbler’s body language 
• letting a new hunter shoot first and what that moment changes 
• gear failure comedy and staying locked in anyway 
• the long-shot miss and the immediate check for feathers or sign 
• patience, calling sequences, and not overplaying a committed bird 
• pulling a jake decoy to avoid spooking an older tom 
• why turkey hunting scratches a different itch than whitetail hunting 
• trail camera scouting, pattern building, and the ethics debate 
• mock scrapes, licking branches, scent control, and hunting the weather 
• the behind-the-tree moment, the shot, the recovery, and the relief 
• how family support and faith shape the grind

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We catch up with Brian from Timber Life Outdoors after a huge New Jersey bear season and then zoom out into what it really takes to consistently find success in the Garden State. We get honest about declining north Jersey turkeys, the reality of public land pressure, and how filming hunts changes your process, your mindset, and your results.

• planning turkey season around stronger south Jersey bird numbers
• switching from hunting to filming and why it does not feel like missing out
• choosing camera gear for low light and the real cost of doing it right
• self-filming advice for beginners and why camcorders can be easier
• why New Jersey is underappreciated for bear deer waterfowl and upland hunting
• finding public land opportunities by scouting harder and walking farther
• why waterfowl is the one animal to chase for life
• the Finger Lakes redhead hunt and how big decoy spreads change the game
• training a steady waterfowl dog and why patience matters
• deer season recap with hit list setbacks and two hard-earned bucks
• mental toughness in bowhunting and why bad shots happen


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We sit down with Greg Kimball to talk about going from total beginner to confident deer hunter in just a few seasons, and what it really takes to learn the craft on public land without a built-in mentor. We get honest about mistakes, cold sits, gear choices, and the mindset shift that turns frustration into hard-earned success. 
• Greg’s background and why he started Outdoors With Greg 
• starting hunting during COVID and learning through YouTube 
• dealing with gatekeeping and finding mentors who actually help 
• beginner mistakes with access, sweating in, and setting up too close 
• cold weather lessons and why late-season clothing matters 
• first harvest story and how it changes confidence 
• bowhunting learning curve including draw length, releases, and sighting in 
• saddle hunting versus climbers for comfort, cost, and mobility 
• the double-up hunt story with a doe then a mature buck 
• why shots and pressure do not always end movement 
• hunting on military bases including check-in rules and the skinning shed 
• dream hunts, traveling for new terrain, and building skills across states 
• best advice for new hunters including licensing, safety, and committing to a plan 
If you have any questions, make sure one, you follow Greg. Two, yeah, please, you you go let him know. If you got any questions, let him know anything like that. 

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We tell the full story behind Zach’s recent bison hunt, from a last-minute plan and intense bow prep to a high-wind 60-yard shot and a hard-earned recovery. Then we relive the real chaos, getting 100 pounds of frozen meat and a bow case through delays, tight connections, and baggage mix-ups. 
• calling the outfitter and locking in a fast plan 
• getting family support and committing to a bow-only hunt 
• practicing on a life-size bison target and learning forward heart placement 
• spotting bison at distance and stalking in on foot 
• managing crosswind, limited lanes, and shot process at 60.1 yards 
• waiting, tracking in windblown dirt, and dealing with doubt 
• finding the bison and reflecting on respect and responsibility 
• quartering, cooling, and using a meat processor to save time 
• flying with frozen bison meat and navigating airline delays 
• sprinting a major airport to make a connection with gear in transit 
• recovering the bow case and protecting a keepsake broadhead 
• sharing meat with friends and teaching kids the work behind hunting 
• shout-outs to partners and looking ahead to turkey season 

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We sit down with South Jersey outdoorsman Steven Richards to talk about growing up hunting New Jersey and the hard-earned lessons that shaped his bowhunting and trapping today. We get into Pine Barrens realities, gear trust, crowded public land, and why he helped build an app that keeps hunters’ memories organized and protected.
• growing up in New Jersey hunting culture and learning through cold mornings and repetition
• first deer memories and how bowhunting turns into an obsession
• compound versus recurve expectations and why trad gear exposes mistakes fast
• broadhead confidence fixed versus mechanical and how doubt ruins decisions
• Pine Barrens deer hunting terrain wind problems and shrinking access
• old school scent control with baking soda and acorn mash
• trapping fundamentals animal behavior and why coyotes follow your track
• fur market collapse and how it changes trapping participation and conservation
• public land pressure OnX reality and why “solo” spots rarely exist
• trail camera limits rut chaos and the regret of skipping boots on the ground
• building Trophium to log hunts store media and avoid losing years of photos
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