Calvin Dennis owner of Scent Hunter Tracking and long time friend joins for this episode. Calvin and his dog Willow are on their second year as a tracking team. They have learned a lot from each other and ready for another season. Calvin breaks down why he got into blood tracking with dogs and what his process is when getting a dog and training for tracking. He explains what a hunter should pay attention to once a shot is made and when it may be time to call a tracker in. Then we discuss wait times for the different shot placements and the information a tracker will want to get from you if your give them a call. 

To get more information or to reach out to Calvin head on over to:

 Scent Hunter Tracking

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Resources available mentioned on the show

Michigan Deer Trackers

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United Blood Trackers

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https://www.unitedbloodtrackers.org

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Joining me on this episode is long time friend, Lee Witkop. Lee sits down and tells his story of hunting Thanksgiving Day where he shoots three deer. We discuss the area he was hunting and why he set up where he did. Then we get into what his strategy will be going into this deer season. We talk hunting encounters with deer in past hunts and scouting. Swapping information on what gear we will be using to aid us in our hunts. 

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This episode is all about the final preparations for the 2022 deer season. These are the last few weeks to get ready. Whether you are hunting private ground or public land, hunt with a bow or firearm, going out of state or staying local, there is so much to get done. I break down what I will be focusing on over the next few weeks and what you may want to get done as well. 

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**Update for MI Hunting Podcast*** New intergraded video podcast!! This episode is the first to have a video along with audio for better connection with the show. The first video show is a follow up to Ep: 47 with Albert of Vitalize Seed Company. In that episode get got into the weeds of sorts talking soil health and how a good seed mix will aid in nutrient cycling and promote good soil. This show is going into what the different plant varieties will do for deer and you as a hunter using food plots.  Tune in, listen and watch, as I breakdown popular food plot seed varieties and the properties of each. 

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It's that time of year, food plot season. Joining me on this episode is Albert Tomechko, founder and president  of Vitalize Seed Company. Albert has spent the last 6 years food plotting and creating his own seed blends. This year he's partnered with Jared Van Hess (Host of the Habitat Podcast) to bring those blends to market. We discuss the development of the blends and the plants within each mix. Vitalize seed is a one two punch. Nitro boost planted in the spring prepares the ground and boosts nutrients for the fall mix that in turn does the same for the spring mix. This system takes advantage of nutrient cycling for better performance of the food plots and promote better soils.  Get out your note pad and be ready to take notes of all of the great information that Albert has to share. 

To learn more or keep up with Albert and Vitalize seed check out the links below:

https://vitalizeseed.com/

https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=vitalize%20seed

https://www.instagram.com/vitalizeseed/

Facebook Habitat Chat- by Habitat Podcast

https://www.facebook.com/groups/539091557051804

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It is 4th of July weekend! Time to reflect on the founding of our country and the cost for our freedoms and the opportunities we have for hunting, fishing, and enjoying the outdoors. It has been a busy several weeks. Total archery back in June, which I would encourage everyone if ever given the opportunity to attend make make sure you do so. It is that time of year for habitat projects and food plots.  Get your seed, your fertilizer and get ready to plant. I cover that I will be going with a new seed company for this year. Introducing Vitalize Seed Company, this company has developed what I would say is the best blend for soil health and wildlife forage. You can never to to soon when if come to getting ready for archery season. I discuss the changes I have made to my archery set up to get me an edge this season. Lastly it is the time of year that limited season draw are are announced and It looks like will be heading to South Dakota again this year. Best of luck to all that have their fingers crossed for a special hunt this year. 

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This Episode is all about getting outdoors. Joined by my wife Kim, we talk about the actives that we have been taking part of in the great outdoors. Turkey season has come to a close and fishing seasons are opened up.  If foraging is your thing than there is no better time to explore the wilderness for unique and delicious plants to bring home. Closing out the discussion I cover the progress made prepping food plots and the struggles with weed control. 

To listen to the mentioned Huntavore podcast Episode: Springtime Dishes with John Wallace, follow link below:

https://sportsmensnation.com/podcasters/the-huntavore

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On this week episode we go back into talking arrow setup. I cover the process that I have learned from others that aid me in becoming a better archer. By tuning you arrow to you bow, you give you bow the mechanical advantage that will aid in improving accuracy as well as the efficiency of you bow. The process I use consist of three main steps. They are bare shaft tuning, nock tuning, and vane configuration. I lay out in detail each of these steps that you can follow to try for yourself. 

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Joining in on this episode is my sister and owner of Silver Mist Flower Farm. We talk about the work we have completed down at the farm. The Primary goal on the outing was to remove invasive plants and replace with native species. Ashley gives an in-depth breakdown of the pants removed and why there bad for the landscape. Then we discuss the pants that were added onto the property and why those plants were selected. Then we close out the episode changing gears to food plots. I dive into what the goal of the summer cover crop/food plots will be. Discussing the plants that will be in the mix and why I have selected them. 

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This episode I discuss my thought process when it come to picking a hunting arrow. Yes it can be as easy as heading down to the archery show grabbing some arrows off the shelf screw in your broadhead and go hunting. However if you want to get more out of you arrow then what is covered in this episode will give you some things to consider. If you are new to archery, you will get the basics if the terminology used and the components that go along with arrows. This episode closes with examples of the arrow setups I have tested and used. Lets just say, there are plenty of options to choose. 

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