We're talking with Matt Neville of Harvest Right to hear more on the benefits of a home freeze drying machine for hunters. The applications are pretty much endless. Say goodbye to nasty store-bought freeze dried meals. Now, there is a better way. Check it out.

Episode Notes

The backstory on Harvest Right
Why freeze drying foods work so well for hunters
Pros and Cons
Freeze Drying vs. Dehydrator
How long does the freeze dry process take?
How long will freeze dried foods last?
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Mississippi's first velvet buck hunt is less than 60 days away! It's an exciting new opportunity for bowhunters across the south. In this episode, we're talking with Taylor and Travis Sledge, two bowhunters that were at the forefront of making this hunt happen. We'll hear their story as well as how they plan to hunt their target bucks on the September velvet hunt.

Episode Notes

Taylor and Travis' hunting roots
How the velvet season came about
Why the velvet hunt is the best time to kill a big buck
Gear the guys use
Plan of attack for the velvet weekend
Big bucks living in the beans

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Jimmy White is one of the deadliest dudes you'll ever find when it comes to hunting coyotes. He knows how to make things happen. In this episode, he'll share his go-to strategies, as well as the story of his latest addiction - calling coons in the daytime with the eCaller. The action is fast and furious with this style of calling, and he'll tell us all about how he's making it happen.

Episode Notes:

Coyote hunting roots
How things have changed over the years for coyote hunters
Best sounds to use for summer coyotes
How to locate coyotes
The Tennessee summer coon hunting season
How to call in the daytime
What to expect in response time for coons coming to the call
Best sounds to use for coon calling during the day

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We're talking with Mike Arnold about his hunting roots, battling cancer in wild places, and his new book, Bringing Back the Lions.

Episode Notes:

Mike Arnold's hunting roots
Killing a deer at age 5
How young is too young to start hunting?
Battling cancer - one year to live
The journey to Africa
The new book, Bringing Back the Lions

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Cody and Clayton are back in the house to join us for a conversation on how far is too far to shoot critters with your bow? It's a seemingly endless debate every year as hunting seasons draw near, and hunters begin to make bold statements about how far others should or shouldn't shoot.

Episode Notes

Total Archery Challenge recap
What gear we're shooting for 2022
Our longest shots on deer and elk
How to determine your effective range
Freakin' out at the shot on whitetail deer
How far should you practice?
The difference in shooting critters in the east vs. west

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We've got our good friend, Scott Braham, in the mix this week for a look at how he finds success in trapping coyotes to reduced predator numbers on the properties he has access to in Tennessee. He also shares the story of his attempt to put a live coyote to sleep with his bare hands. Let's just say, it didn't go as well as he originally planned. It's a good one! Check it out.

Episode Notes:

Trapping coyotes with Scott Braham.
Not so secret tips and tactics for trapping.
How to know what bait works best for trapping.
The day Scott made the mistake of bare-handing a live coyote to avoid wasting more bullets.
The squirrel that came back to life in Scott's pants pocket.

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We're taking the conversation back to a time when Brodie found himself face to face with a black bear at 8 yards. It's black bear hunting at its finest. A true Idaho ground pounding. Give it a listen to hear how things went down. You can also watch the hunt on the Hunting Roots YouTube channel.

Episode Notes:

Fresh turkey poults
The brown bear attack that killed a U.S. soldier in Alaska
Rembo's thoughts on the Jurassic World Dominion movie
Living in Montana
Black bear hunting in Idaho
How to handle a bear at under 8 yards

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We've got Cameron Weddington (@Gobfather49) on the line and we're talking about the big changes coming for Tennessee turkey hunters in 2023, as well as the possibility of a head to head debate with Michael Waddell on the topic of fanning turkeys. The Gobfather wants them banned. Waddell seems to love the tactic. It would be a good one! Will it ever happen?

Episode Notes:
Who is the @theGobfather49?
Changes coming to Tennessee turkey hunting in 2023.
Turkey numbers.
Why ban reaping?
Tyler Jordan's invite to have the Gobfather on the Bone to Pick podcast with Michael Waddell to debate the topic - Will Waddell ever accept?

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I've got Rembo and Easton in the office as we discuss hiking, OnX, predator management, raising turkeys, and how to handle rowdy roosters.

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I recently had the chance to talk with James Jean of Georgia for an article we posted at Bowhunting.com. He's a trickshot guru that's pulling off some of the craziest shots you'll ever see by an archer. We're catching up to see more on who he is,  how he got started, and how he pulls off these crazy archery shots.

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