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A wide-racked “city buck” doesn’t get that way by making many mistakes—especially on pressured public land bordered by inaccessible sanctuaries. We sit down with 19-year-old Nova Scotia bowhunter Drew and trace a two-season pursuit that swings from Halloween heartbreak to velvet summer hope, a province-wide woods shutdown, and a string of ten-minute misses that would rattle any hunter’s nerves. What finally turned the tide? Small, deliberate choices: a new entry route, a touch of synthetic buck scent on the boots, and total commitment to a single 17-yard shooting lane.

You’ll hear how the buck first appeared as an eight-pointer with a wide frame, vanished four kilometers during the rut, then re-emerged in velvet with heavy growth and a three-day cycle. Drew breaks down how he stayed legal within HRM’s 200-meter rules, used public land smartly, and navigated constant human traffic—from dog walkers to other bowhunters who had the same deer in daylight. When the moment came, a faint trail-cam glow froze the buck, he backed into a ten-inch window, and Drew threaded an arrow without a pass-through, then trusted a slow, careful blood trail that ended with antlers rising from the alders.

We also dig into why Nova Scotia and New Brunswick can quietly produce world-class whitetails: pockets of low pressure, rugged country, and genetics that explode when a deer survives. Drew shares the exact setup—Hoyt Torrex, HHA single-pin, 350-grain arrows, Rage Hypodermic—and what it taught him about mechanical broadheads, shot discipline, and patience when you may only get one chance. If you hunt urban edges, juggle limited access, or debate passing good bucks for a special one, this story gives you a blueprint and a push to keep going.

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The woods have a way of staring back. We open with a thank-you to our behind-the-scenes pro, Brodie, then head straight into a late-Halloween run of stories that test nerves and judgment—starting with a fresh reading of The Most Dangerous Game and rolling into true hunts that veer into nightmare territory.

Connell’s classic isn’t just literature; it’s a field lesson in staying rational when adrenaline surges. We break down how a hunter under pressure slows time: false trails, improvised traps, terrain you use instead of fight. That thinking echoes into the modern stories—a Newfoundland moose that appears stone dead until it doesn’t, a Michigan dusk sprint chased by a scream you can’t classify, and a Kentucky porch call that pulls eyeshine to fifteen feet with no sound until retreat. Each account lands with practical takeaways: confirm before approach, keep your rifle in hand, plan your exit in daylight, and respect that silence can be a sign, not a comfort.

We close riverside, where fog and footsteps edge into the paranormal. Believe in ghosts or not, the safety rules hold: control your light, move toward known exits, keep someone updated, and never ignore that gut drop when a pattern in the woods turns wrong. This episode blends campfire chills with hard-won field craft, built for anyone who’s dressed a moose, climbed into a tree stand, or simply felt the hair lift on their neck at the treeline.

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A clean shot isn’t the only thing that makes a hunt honest. We dig into two bow stories that don’t flinch: a high hit with no blood that turns into a bigger buck days later, and a first-year bowhunter who waits out a feeding buck at 35 yards, makes the shot, then learns what coyotes do overnight. No gloss, no shortcuts—just the choices that matter when the wind swirls, the light fades, and your heart is pounding in a tree.

Lane breaks down how summer scouting and elevated cell cams built a pattern that held through the opener, why wind is the one variable he won’t ignore, and how backing out after a marginal hit saved the season. He shares the moment he heard the diaphragm pop on a heavy-bodied 12 and the quiet relief of finding him within 80 yards. We talk scoring, why tall-tined deer looked smaller from high cameras, and how genetics tied his buck to a known local giant.

Anthony—farmer, lumberjack competitor, and now first-time bowhunter—walks through a field-edge setup between soybeans and a regrowing cut. He explains why he avoided bait to protect a consistent travel pattern, how a steady headwind let him stay invisible, and the patience it took to watch an eight work from 100 to 35 yards. The shot felt perfect. The blood was thin. He backed out, returned at daylight, and recovered the buck despite coyotes. Along the way, he connects lessons from timber sports—razor edges, discipline, and timing—to making good decisions at full draw.

We also get candid about nuisance permits, deer density, and crop damage, laying out how assessments and research guide those tags. If you’re dialing early-season strategy, wondering when to wait versus push a track, or curious how soybeans and cuts shape movement, this one gives you a grounded, real-world blueprint. If it helps, share it with a buddy, subscribe for more hunts that tell the whole story, and leave a review with your toughest recovery lesson—we’ll feature our favorites next week.

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The Maine woods don’t hand out easy wins. We set out with a mixed pack of blue dogs, redbones, plots, and a cur, and found ourselves in a living map of paper mill roads, dry scent, long runs, and split-second decisions. Along the way we lay out a clear case for hound hunting as ethical, selective, and effective bear management—especially when populations push hard on deer and moose—and we push back on the myths that paint trained hounds and disciplined handlers as anything but skilled.

Our crew teamed up across three guide services, balanced young dogs with seasoned steadiness, and worked within Maine’s six-dog rule while swapping fresh noses at road crossings. GPS collars, strike dogs, and teamwork turned two days into a masterclass: a long, dusty run ending with a fast road shot and a border patrol cameo, then a textbook tree where patience, leash-back protocols, and a calm trigger led to a clean, one-shot bear. A young family from Ohio tagged out with heart and grit—proof that hounds can teach new hunters timing, restraint, and respect for the animal.

Between chases we talk law, ethics, certification, and what happens when petitions target hounds as “low-hanging fruit.” Lose one lawful method and the pressure shifts to the next—calls, decoys, stands—while wildlife and rural communities pay the price. We ground it all in real care: vet checks after a swipe, porcupine quill triage done right, and the 365-day commitment it takes to keep a pack healthy and honest. If you care about conservation, clean kills, and keeping tradition alive, this story will change how you see hounds and the people who run them.

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A lake ringed with muskeg, four cows drifting out at last light, and then—finally—the bull everyone swore had to be there. We’d spent days wrestling with warm weather and quiet woods, calling into still air and second-guessing our plan, when a rookie shooter and a steady rest on a beaver lodge turned patience into a 49 1/4-inch New Brunswick bull. The path to that moment wasn’t glamorous: a rangefinder that lied, quick adjustments out to 600 yards, and the discipline to back out at dark when adrenaline said push. Morning brought a canoe, heavy breath, and the kind of scale you don’t forget when you walk up for the first time.

We unpack everything we learned: how heat dampens rut behavior and forces new timing, why lake edges can reveal what timber hides, and how to build confidence for longer shots without drifting into wishful thinking. We talk gear that actually matters—steady tripods, good glass, redundant rifles, and a mobile 8x8 cooler built on skids with a window AC and Inkbird controllers that saved our meat in 20°C days. There’s family woven through it all: a dad finding his voice as a caller, an 82-year-old grandfather who cares more about full freezers than inches, and the quiet handoff of a Browning .338 Win Mag that says “keep going.”

If you’re searching for practical moose hunting tips, long-range shooting judgment, and real talk on pack-outs, meat care, and patience under pressure, this story delivers. It’s a reminder that the best hunts aren’t easy—they’re earned with scouting, restraint, and the kind of camp camaraderie that keeps you laughing even when the woods stay silent. Hit play, then tell us your hardest-earned lesson from a warm-weather rut. And if the story resonates, subscribe, share it with a hunting partner, and leave a quick review so more folks can find the show.

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A duck-hunt detour, a robe joke, and then straight into one of our tightest whitetail trivia battles yet. We split into Team Grunts and Team Snorts, put a handcrafted River’s Edge Game Calls buck grunt on the table, and test everything we think we know about deer—where they live, how big they grow, and what really makes them move in daylight.

We start with a world tour of whitetails introduced outside North America and why some landscapes welcome them while others don’t. From there, we dig into U.S. deer density myths—why Texas’ five-million-strong herd doesn’t tell the whole story—and a data-driven look at Boone and Crockett entries that puts Wisconsin and Illinois in the spotlight. Along the way, we hit the Latin name, the oldest recorded wild whitetail, and the heaviest field-dressed buck ever weighed. Every fact becomes a tactic: habitat over hype, pressure over rumor, and smart time-on-stand over guesswork.

The tiebreaker flips a common assumption: a Penn State study shows blank  increases daylight movement—especially in the 16–27 mph range. We unpack how to use gusty days to your advantage, from picking leeward terrain and edge cover to letting the wind hide your approach and noise. It’s a friendly, high-energy contest loaded with practical takeaways for anyone planning a rut vacation, a late-season push, or a first out-of-state tag.

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A childhood memory—“caribou make a C”—set Cody on a path that didn’t let go until he stood in the Mackenzie Mountains with a bull on the ground and snow creeping down the ridges. This story begins years before the shot, in 2016, when he started messaging outfitters across the North to understand species, terrain, costs, and what truly makes a hunt worth the wait. We walk through the tradeoffs between barren-ground tundra and the mixed country of the McKenzie range, why Ravensthroat’s reputation and responsiveness sealed the deal, and how booking early with a top-tier guide can change everything.

We get practical and precise—gear that matters when helicopters, rain, and drafty teepee tents are your reality. From a 280 Ackley Improved with 145-grain all-copper Hammers to mid-flex boots, bombproof rain shells, and a zero-degree bag that saves sleep, Cody explains what worked and why. Then the hunt unfolds: float plane to camp, prime rib at the lodge, wolves echoing across the lake, and a guide who understood exactly what this dream meant. We spend time on the hard part—knowing when to pass, when to commit, and how to balance a once-in-a-lifetime budget with the desire to let the story breathe. When the right bull appears—great tops, strong bez—Cody takes a calm quartering-away shot at 180 yards and feels the North settle into him for good.

The days after are rich with what makes mountain hunts unforgettable: packing meat in cold rain, fresh snow on black rock, a grizzly feeding down a meadow, grayling flashing in clear water, and a helicopter scouting run that reveals just how alive this country is. We also break down logistics most hunters overlook—donating meat to northern communities, freezing and flying capes and antlers, and the small-town ingenuity that turns a tarp into checkable luggage. If you’re dreaming of a caribou hunt—or any remote big-game adventure—this conversation offers field-tested insight on outfitters, gear, weather, travel, and mindset. Subscribe, share with a hunting buddy, and tell us: would you have taken the shot or waited one more day?

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The white-tailed deer may be a single species, but hunting them across different regions of the United States reveals they might as well be different creatures altogether. In this eye-opening conversation with Russ Neal from Louisiana, we explore the fascinating contrasts between hunting whitetails in the Deep South versus the Midwest.

Russ shares his journey as a nomadic hunter who travels extensively to pursue mature bucks across state lines. He's developed a brilliant strategy – chasing the November rut in Midwestern states like Iowa and Kansas, then returning south to hunt the later rut in Louisiana and Mississippi during December and January. This approach effectively gives him two separate rutting seasons each year, maximizing his opportunities for trophy bucks.

What makes Russ's perspective particularly valuable is his innovative approach to mobile hunting. After years of limiting himself to familiar territories due to hotel costs, he transformed his Toyota Tundra with a custom truck camper complete with solar power and heating. This self-contained setup allows him to stay directly at his hunting locations, providing unmatched flexibility when plans need to change or hunting pressure becomes too intense in one area.

The regional differences Russ highlights are striking – from the smaller-bodied deer and dense cover of Louisiana to the agricultural landscapes and bigger-framed bucks of the Midwest. He explains how southern deer face extraordinary pressure from longer hunting seasons (up to three months of rifle season), multiple buck tags per hunter, and occasionally even dog-running seasons. These factors create entirely different hunting scenarios that demand unique strategies.

Whether you're planning your first out-of-state hunt or looking to expand your understanding of whitetail behavior across regions, Russ's experiences offer invaluable insights for any dedicated deer hunter. Check out his YouTube channel "High Pressure Hunting" to follow his adventures and learn more about his mobile hunting approach across America's diverse whitetail habitats.

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What happens when an East Coast truck driver who hasn't camped since middle school finds himself pursuing North America's most challenging big game in the Rocky Mountains? Pure adventure.

Join me as I recount my recent bighorn sheep hunt in Alberta with friend and  hunter Chris Palmer. This wasn't just any hunting trip – it was a journey that pushed physical and mental boundaries while offering a masterclass in wilderness self-sufficiency. With 40-pound packs and near-vertical climbs, we ventured many miles  into terrain where one misstep could mean disaster.

The mountains taught hard lessons about proper gear (those $60 merino wool boxers suddenly seemed worth every penny), the psychology of endurance, and the art of spotting animals that have evolved perfect camouflage. We watched in awe as a promising ram with a "dump truck" rear end appeared briefly before vanishing into the vast landscape. Meanwhile, encounters with fellow hunters, midnight wolf howls, and the discovery of a 1930s New Brunswick sardine tin atop an Alberta mountain added rich layers to our backcountry experience.

Though we didn't harvest a ram, this hunt delivered exactly what Chris promised: an unforgettable adventure that reconnected us with something primal and authentic. As I tell Ryan and Lane, it's a stark reminder of why Alberta sheep hunting is compared to pursuing Boone & Crockett whitetails – extraordinarily challenging, yet deeply rewarding whether you tag out or not.

Listen now for an unfiltered look at what it takes to pursue bighorn sheep in some of North America's most breathtaking wilderness. Have you ever considered a similar adventure? Let me know at [email protected] – I'd love to hear your story!

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Dave MacKillop finds himself in an enviable yet challenging position after his wife Jen drew both elk and moose tags in Saskatchewan this season - a statistical anomaly that has hunters across the province both impressed and envious. With consecutive hunting seasons approaching rapidly, Dave shares his comprehensive preparation strategy for these high-stakes hunts.

The conversation dives deep into the realities of Saskatchewan's hunting system, where progressing through the pool status (from D to Super A) typically takes years for a single species tag. For Jen to draw both coveted either-sex tags simultaneously is practically unheard of, setting the stage for an extraordinary hunting season for the MacKillop family.

As an experienced moose hunter facing his first elk hunt, Dave details his meticulous approach to scouting, calling practice, and understanding animal movements. His elk bugling practice sessions have become a family joke, with his children heading outdoors whenever he reaches for the bugle call. Between strategic trail camera placement, mineral site preparation, and understanding wind patterns, Dave's comprehensive preparation showcases the level of dedication serious hunting requires.

The podcast reveals fascinating insights about wildlife behavior, habitat preferences, and the differences between hunting solo animals like moose versus herd animals like elk. Dave's trail cameras have already captured impressive footage of a six-by-six bull elk, providing valuable intelligence about movement patterns and potential ambush locations. Meanwhile, their Winchester Model 70 in .30-06 stands ready, a proven performer that Jen will use for both hunts.

Beyond the technical aspects, the conversation touches on something deeper - the multi-generational nature of hunting traditions and the challenges of introducing young people to hunting in today's digital world. With Dave's 12-year-old daughter also beginning to hunt this season, we witness a father thoughtfully balancing his role as husband, guide, and mentor during what promises to be their most memorable hunting season yet.

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