Today on the show I’m joined by Garrett Prahl of DIY Sportsman to examine his ultralight mobile hunting style and the fascinating approach he takes to testing and modifying his gear to perfectly fit his hunts. Topics discussed:
Who is Garrett Prahl
The story of possibly my most exciting, and unexpected, shed hunting find of all time
How the DIY Sportsman came to be
How Garrett describes his hunting style
When to hunt fresh sign VS when to continue towards a planned location
Tricks for hunting on the ground on the fly
Tips for choosing the right climbing sticks
Using a climbing aider
Modification ideas for climbing sticks, linemans belts, tree stands, and platforms
How to be more efficient getting set-up for run-n-gun hunts
Tips for making your system more lightweight
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Ep. 333: DIY Gear and Bowhunting with Garrett Prahl

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On this week's show we explore the increasing challenges of getting hunting permission in the current times and specific ideas and strategies for gaining access, with Spencer Neuharth.
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Ep. 773: How to Get Hunting Permission in 2024 and Beyond with Spencer Neuharth

On this week's episode, Tony discusses how often we think we understand big buck patterns, but we really don't. 
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Ep. 772: Foundations - Repeating Deer Patterns That Actually Repeat Themselves

This week on the show I'm joined by Tony Hansen to discuss everything you need to know to decide if a lease is right for you, and how to get one.
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Ep. 771: How to Get a Quality Deer Hunting Lease with Tony Hansen

On this week's episode, Tony discusses how to scout right now to figure out not only how the deer have been avoiding your stand sites, but what you can do to make sure it doesn't happen again this season. 
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Ep. 770: Foundations - How to Avoid Being Avoided by Whitetails

This week on the show I am joined by my pal Tony Peterson to discuss how lateral thinking and the fostering of diverse new skills and pursuits can help you become a better deer hunter. 
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Ep. 333: DIY Gear and Bowhunting with Garrett Prahl

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