Green Top Outdoors

Shawn Kooyman is the Senior Regional Director for Eastern Virginia Ducks Unlimited. He joins Hunter to discuss the history of Ducks Unlimited, conservation efforts, current surveys and studies involving certain species of ducks, and some exciting fundraising that the DU is launching this fall.

Caleb and Zach (aka Tank) return to discuss the upcoming bow season and what’s new in the world of trail cameras. Cellular trail cameras are the new way of obtaining intelligence and monitoring property and wildlife. With so many to choose from, Caleb and Zach help Hunter break down some of the top cameras on the market and the pros and cons of each one.

Bugout Bag? Go Bag? Get home bag? There are all sorts of names for them. Hunter, Morgan Painter, Justin Boyd, and Ben Carpenter discuss what is in their bags and why. We can all probably remember an instance or event that occurred in the past where we found ourselves in need of something whether it be a tool, first aid kit, extra water, or a flashlight, but we did not have that item and wish we did. Whether it be unpredictable weather events, power outages, or being stranded on the side of the road, being prepared for these types of things is important. Getting home to your family is important. Listen and find out what these guys take with them every day. If you take a bag or pack with you already, you may discover some new things that your bag is missing.

Hunter discusses bullet weights and terminal ballistics with Justin Boyd and Alan Serna. Defense ammunition has quite a variety these days. Within this variety are different calibers and within those calibers are abundant bullet weights. This can get confusing. The discussion consists of everything from 22 LR to 45 ACP. Listen and learn more!

Hunter is joined by Patrick Combs and Scott Fones and they discuss their recent collection buys and working out on the road. They have been purchasing everything from firearms, to ammo, to machine guns, and even knives and belt buckles lately. They discuss the services they provide on these collection buys and also some interesting encounters and stories.

Hunter, Travis, and Michael talk about the legendary 28 gauge. This underrated shotgun caliber has flown under the radar for decades. Recently, it has seen a surge in popularity. In this episode, they not only discuss the history of the 28 gauge, but also its efficiency, the various uses for it, and why they say that “It’s not supposed to be this good.” 

Jackie Rosenberger joins Hunter and Billy Nicar for a conversation about the Virginia DWR’s Elk project. Last year was the first year of the Elk lottery and it provided some outstanding results! Jackie discusses the lottery program, the elk habitat in Virginia, the herd itself, and much more information pertaining to the program. 

Justin “Jut” Updyke is the owner and operator of Captured Media. Jut has been filming outdoor content and videos for over 15 years. His career began long ago filming hunts for Jesse and Ginger Morehead in Kansas. 

Now, Jut has expanded his business interests into commercial drone operations. Using his drone Jarvis, he can locate deer using thermal technology. With technology like this, he can obtain deer herd analysis on your property, and more importantly, assist you in retrieving your deer if you cannot find it.

Check out this episode and find out more.

We had a surprise visit from two of our friends at Realtree so, we decided to sit down and have a podcast. Realtree is an industry-leading company that provides innovation, insight, education, and entertainment.

David Blanton and Cole Barthel sit down with Hunter and Andrew and discuss spring gobblers, the fellowship that hunting brings, and most important, getting the kids outdoors and involved. 

David Blanton has been with Realtree for over 30 years and is the host and Executive Producer of Realtree Outdoors. Cole Barthel is co-host of Realtree’s Whitetail TV and Realtree’s Retail Account Manager.

Hunter is joined by Justin Boyd, Garren Meyers, and Zach Schebish to discuss the popular question, what is the difference between 5.56 and .223?

No difference, big difference, or slight difference, it is all discussed in this podcast. Even if you know there is a difference but can’t explain why, tune in and find out!

Another hot topic discussed is the availability of this ammo and why the price has not decreased in recent months.