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We ride the high of USA’s overtime win over Canada straight into a storm that cancels plans, then close our whitetail season with honesty, humor and hard-won lessons. From dropped gear to perfect shots, we share how persistence, purpose and brotherhood carried us.

• USA vs Canada rivalry setting the tone
• Nor’easter canceling the show and travel chaos
• Season wrap across NJ, WI, DE and PA
• Momentum from late October into November
• Donating venison and hunting with purpose
• Misses, pressure and managing self-doubt
• Mobile saddle setups and first-sit advantage
• Off-season habitat work and scouting trees
• Turkey season tactics and access by door-knocking
• Resetting health, editing hunts and planning shows

We’ve got our Wild Game Dinner on March 7: raffling Koolet arrows, SEVR broadheads, a TideWe see-through blind, and more. Food lineup includes venison parm, goose quesadillas, shepherd’s pie, baked mac and cheese, and a full turkey

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A rough month turns into a reset as we unpack a public land clash, hard lessons on courtesy, and a season saved by smart moves and better wind. We trade stories from urban edges, river funnels, and thickets while laying out a clear rule set for when to sit and when to go.

• unwritten public land etiquette and conflict deescalation
• switching properties based on daylight data not bias
• private versus public tactics and pressure management
• aggressive saddle hunting, wind-first setups, and mobility
• micro-scouting thickets from the tree to find interior trails
• using mock scrapes and cameras to time pre-rut moves
• practicing full-draw reps in cold layers to avoid surprises
• New Jersey’s diverse game from black bears to black ducks
• policy concerns over wildlife board seats and tag structure
• community updates, events, and upcoming game dinner

Game dinner is March 7th
We are going to be at the Empire State show in February 20th to the 23rd
Trivia night is coming back
Gerard is going to be our guest speaker
Ossio sent us a package to raffle off

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We sprint through a 48-hour run that starts with a long-range doe in brutal wind, adds a dawn 10-pointer, then rolls to Texas for fallow, aoudad, and a red stag. Along the way, we talk wind calls, safety checks, minimalist waterfowl tactics, reliable gear, and why the right outfitter changes everything.

• long-range whitetail shot selection and wind calls
• safety discipline under adrenaline at first light
• fallow and aoudad timing, angles and tracking
• red stag stalk with wind and terrain decisions
• why 4B Outfitters’ logistics and hospitality matter
• Osseo camo performance, warmth and quiet fabrics
• one-bird waterfowl strategy without decoys
• winter grind in New Jersey and tag planning
• gratitude for spouses, partners and sponsors
• upcoming events, booths and community meetups

Wild Game Dinner March 7, 6–10 p.m., Knights of Columbus, 60 Harvard, Springfield. $35 now, $40 after March 1, $50 at the door. RSVP for details. Booth 232 at Empire State Show, Feb 20–22, Rockland Community College. Check us out on Patreon, $5 per month.

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We sit down with Sean Johnson, Get Sauce NJ, to show how simple techniques and smart seasoning turn wild game into meals anyone can cook at home. Along the way we talk ethics, public land reality, social media noise, and why shank and heart beat backstrap.

• New Jersey’s overlooked outdoor culture and public land grit
• Sean’s path from COVID livestreams to viral short-form cooking
• Turning “gamey” fear into flavor with fat, acid, and heat
• Kid-friendly gateway dishes like heart poppers and tacos
• Why shank, heart, and football roast outperform backstrap
• Field care, cooling, and regional diet shaping taste
• Balancing hunter’s remorse with respect and storytelling
• Social media pressure, small-buck shaming, and validation traps
• Diver vs puddle ducks, bears, and how diet changes flavor
• Practical tips: adding fat to grind, braising shanks, quick sears

If you are not already following along, make sure you go give him a follow. The link is gonna be down in the description below his Instagram. Go check it out. Absolutely amazing stuff going on.

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We close out the year with a father-son hunt that turns a windy near-miss into a perfect recovery—and a moment that defines the season. From hard lessons and smart gear choices to team wins, big events, and what’s next, this one’s about what worked, what didn’t, and why the brotherhood always comes first.

• building a ground blind and bait site with a five-year-old in mind
• swirling wind, blown deer, predator screams, and safety-first calls
• a quick second sit, camera failure, steady shot, and short recovery
• muzzleloader setup and bullet choice for dependable results
• low-hit blood sign myths and making smarter recovery decisions
• team highlights from deer, bear, and coyote seasons
• saddle hunting, leafy camo, and realistic packing tips
• wild game dinner plans, shows, and community events
• Patreon videos, new segments, and fresh merch
• locked-in 2026 goals for winter bow, turkey, and goose seasons

📅 March 7 – Wild Game Dinner
Details dropping by January 7 on all channels

📍 Empire State Outdoor Sportsmen’s Show
Feb 20–22 • Suffern, NY

🎥 Full video versions on Patreon — $5/month
🎁 Monthly giveaways as the community grows

From our families to yours—thank you for being part of this journey. Wishing everyone a happy, healthy New Year. 🎉

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We celebrate Squatch’s first New Jersey harvest, break down iron-sight shot execution, and talk about why camp trust beats antler size. Then we pivot to urgent New Jersey legislation, predator management, and the next generation learning the right way to hunt.

• first NJ hunt with a Browning A5 and iron sights 
• ladder stand setup, moonlit movement, and a clean follow-up 
• camp vibes, gratitude, and sharing stands without ego 
• public land courtesy and why goodwill matters 
• NJ bills A6055/S4893 and risks to science-based management 
• bear overpopulation, collisions, and habitat pressure 
• bobcats and coyotes, night strategy, and bait discipline 
• Frank’s buck: snow timing, saddle positioning, and property-line recovery 
• who to call after a shot and managing too many opinions 
• passing it on: a father-son first sit and ethical foundations

“We gotta take action, we gotta call, email, do whatever we can because this is something… we need to help try to stop this as best we can”

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A veteran EMT turned researcher shares the night that changed his life: tree knocks, rock throws, and a boulder at the fire, then digs into Sussex County’s startling sighting density, field evidence from High Point, and how AI and bias shape what we accept as real. We question proof, examine timing and behavior, and map a clear path between open-minded curiosity and careful skepticism.

• origin story of Mike’s research journey from Florida expedition 
• Sussex County as an East Coast hotspot with 71 sightings 
• witness stigma and 48 new reports surfaced at the fair 
• High Point evidence including footprints and analyzed howls 
• why public expeditions paused and safety matters 
• day vs night activity patterns and nocturnality arguments 
• ambiguous tracks, pareidolia, and AI-driven hoaxes 
• science, bodies, and why official recognition is unlikely 
• folklore vs biology and the Jersey Devil sandhill crane theory 
• naming Shadow of Redeye from a 1972 ranger report 
• upcoming tours, festivals, and speaking appearances

Find upcoming appearances at shadowofredeye.com

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A gritty urban whitetail story moves from a painful miss to a clean seven-yard heart shot less than 24 hours later. We share what it takes to ignore social pressure, read suburban habitat, and stay steady when the season tests your patience.

• passing deer on purpose and trusting the plan
• hunting amid construction noise and retention ponds
• adapting to wind in urban edges and funnels
• camera intel, mock scrapes, and timing the drop in temps
• diagnosing a high miss and rebuilding confidence
• Wisconsin tags, gun week strategy, and late-season moves
• food shifts, pressure migrations, and habitat pockets
• social media noise, realistic expectations, and respect for women hunters
• why bowhunting’s grind builds better decisions and better shots

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone out there who's listening
Don't worry about what other people say on social media. You shoot what makes you happy

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November keeps giving as we chase whitetails across Oklahoma plains and New Jersey thickets, turn misses into clean kills, and rebuild confidence one fix at a time. We share how small tweaks, smarter setups, and steady minds led to an 11-point buck, a buddy’s perfect shot, and a father-son recovery.

• Lone Wolf hunt in Oklahoma with high wind and blinds
• Missed shots, target panic, and the shot process reset
• Final-day redemption on a surprise 11-point buck
• Donating meat and mentoring young archers
• Guiding a friend to a double lung and fast recovery
• Switching trees with a saddle to cut travel routes
• Calling with subtle bleats and tending grunts
• Gear fixes: peep serving, D-loop length, nock fit
• Broadhead confidence and arrow selection
• Public land etiquette, safety, and respect
• Getting kids involved with simple setups
• Closing with gun season safety reminders

Thank you to Rack Getter, HECS, Moultrie, Sever, and all the partners who support our crew and listeners
Once we open up field staff again, if anyone really wants to join and come join a part of the family, we’d love to have you
Be safe out there

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We talk with author and trapper Zach Hansen about late-onset hunting, moving to remote Idaho, and why trapping wolves sharpened every other outdoor skill. The path runs through failure, grit, and reclaiming trades we let slip as a country.

• adult-onset hunting sparked by nutrition and self-reliance 
• moving to a 35-person Idaho town at the end of an 80-mile dirt road 
• bowhunting mistakes, missed shots, and learning discipline 
• Sawtooth terrain realities and the mental game of backcountry hunts 
• why trades and shop-class skills matter for modern life 
• trapping as the fastest route to woodsmanship and animal behavior 
• wolf population growth, management needs, and scent control 
• policy pressure from lawsuits vs strong local support 
• respect for predators, ethical realities, and community mentorship

Make sure you go check Zach out. Make sure you go check out his podcast and his books. If you want to find out more about trapping or how to get into it, don't hesitate. Please hit Zach up. If he can't, he will be able to find somebody and tell them to help you out.

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