On this episode of Michigan Wild, host Nate has a BS Session with Jake Bollinger about habitat management, wildlife conservation, and turkey hunting. They discuss the importance of timber stand improvement, transitioning agricultural land into wildlife habitats, and the role of switchgrass in creating effective deer habitats. The conversation also touches on family involvement in hunting and the deeper meanings behind the hunting experience beyond just harvesting animals. 

Throughout the conversation, the guys discuss various aspects of hunting, including the importance of communication while hunting with children, exciting turkey hunting experiences, and the process of cooking and processing wild game. They also discuss spring food plots, the benefits of using vitalized products, and the excitement of growing trees for habitat management. The conversation highlights the joy of hunting, the learning process involved, and the community of like-minded individuals passionate about outdoor activities.

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Interested in being a guest on Michigan Wild? Send an email to [email protected]or send a message on Instagram @michiganwildpod.

In need of a tracking dog? Reach out to Find It Fred, Tony and his dog are top notch and Tony is passionate about helping fellow hunters.

Looking to add a food plot or change up your food plot strategy check out vitalizeseed.com and the Habitat Podcast.

Check out Wildlife Legends Taxidermy for any of your taxidermy needs.

Want to dive into the mock scrape game, or find a proven product? Check out DH3 a full synthetic scrape system. 

On this episode of Michigan Wild, Nate and Robert McIntyre dive into a conversation recapping Robert's whitetail season and his first couple days of Turkey season. Robert finished his past fall punching his 3rd and final tag on an out of state buck with his bow. That marked 3 straight years tagging a late season buck with his bow. The season was a grind, but going back to his roots was key to his success. Like chasing whitetails, turkey hunting is another passion for Robert and this season was no different. He had a wild opening day filled with birds and drama. That did not deter him and that persistence was awarded the following morning when he unexpectedly doubled up. 

Wrapping up the episode some turkey gear is discussed. The guys talk about the gear used and some recommendations for the newer hunter. Both guys agree that you can get into turkey hunting on an affordable budget and can have a fun successful hunt with limited equipment. 

Thank you for listening to the episode! If you would like to support Michigan Wild farther leave a review/ranking anywhere you listen to the podcast! 

Interested in being a guest on Michigan Wild? Send an email to [email protected]or send a message on Instagram @michiganwildpod.

In need of a tracking dog? Reach out to Find It Fred, Tony and his dog are top notch and Tony is passionate about helping fellow hunters.

Looking to add a food plot or change up your food plot strategy check out vitalizeseed.com and the Habitat Podcast.

Check out Wildlife Legends Taxidermy for any of your taxidermy needs.

Want to dive into the mock scrape game, or find a proven product? Check out DH3 a full synthetic scrape system.  

On this episode of Michigan Wild, hosts Nate Rozeveld, Adam Miller, Jake Berguis, and Joe Davis introduce their new collaborative venture, 'ROAM.' They share the origin story of ROAM, which stands for Real Opportunistic Adventure Mindset, emphasizing their shared passion for hunting and filming. The episode discusses the roles of each member, the diverse range of hunting experiences they bring, and their plans for future content, including turkey and deer hunting, Total Archery Challenge, and other adventures. The hosts highlight the importance of capturing authentic, real-life hunting experiences and the camaraderie within their group. They also tease future film projects and debate the merits of various hunting strategies and equipment. The episode sets the stage for a season rich in hunting adventures, camaraderie, and storytelling. Brad Collings of BDS Outdoors is also collaborating on the project although he was not in the studio for the podcast.

Check out our first video here - 

Roam Syndicate

Thank you for listening to the episode! If you would like to support Michigan Wild farther leave a review/ranking anywhere you listen to the podcast! 

Interested in being a guest on Michigan Wild? Send an email to [email protected]or send a message on Instagram @michiganwildpod.

In need of a tracking dog? Reach out to Find It Fred, Tony and his dog are top notch and Tony is passionate about helping fellow hunters.

Looking to add a food plot or change up your food plot strategy check out vitalizeseed.com and the Habitat Podcast.

Check out Wildlife Legends Taxidermy for any of your taxidermy needs.

Want to dive into the mock scrape game, or find a proven product? Check out DH3 a full synthetic scrape system.  

On this episode of Michigan Wild, Nate sits down and records an episode with John Hudspeth, Mitchell Shirk (Pennsylvania Woodsman Podcast) and Nick Otto (Huntavore). They all enjoyed another year chasing Hogs down at John's family ranch in Oklahoma. This was Nate's 2nd trip to the ranch and once again was an eventful and sleep deprived trip. 

Through the episode the guys recap all the success and break down some of the tactics and chaos involved throughout the trip. This all leads to a fun conversation that's a reflection of many camps hunters experience throughout the year. Not only was there an emphasis on thinning the hog population there was also a desire to return home with some wild pork which was a mission success. 

Thank you for listening to the episode! If you would like to support Michigan Wild farther leave a review/ranking anywhere you listen to the podcast! 

Interested in being a guest on Michigan Wild? Send an email to [email protected]or send a message on Instagram @michiganwildpod.

In need of a tracking dog? Reach out to Find It Fred, Tony and his dog are top notch and Tony is passionate about helping fellow hunters.

Looking to add a food plot or change up your food plot strategy check out vitalizeseed.com and the Habitat Podcast.

Check out Wildlife Legends Taxidermy for any of your taxidermy needs.

Want to dive into the mock scrape game, or find a proven product? Check out DH3 a full synthetic scrape system.  

On this episode of Michigan Wild, host Nate Rozeveld welcomes Dan Johnson, known for the Nine Finger Chronicles podcast, to discuss various topics ranging from podcasting milestones to the challenges of hunting culture and parenting. They explore the importance of relatable content in the hunting community, the balance between hunting goals and realities, and humorous anecdotes about household management. The conversation highlights the significance of community and the shared experiences of outdoor enthusiasts.

The guys also talk about the importance of patience and hard work in achieving success, and the emotional journey associated with chasing big bucks. They discuss generational perspectives on hunting, the challenges of the hunting industry, and the balance between passion and business. The conversation emphasizes the significance of experiences over trophies and the lessons learned from both successes and failures in the hunting world. Rounding out the episode both guys talk about the challenges of youth sports and coaching, emphasizing the need for balance and enjoyment in children's athletic pursuits, which parallels getting your kids outdoors.

Thank you for listening to the episode! If you would like to support Michigan Wild farther leave a review/ranking anywhere you listen to the podcast! 

Interested in being a guest on Michigan Wild? Send an email to [email protected]or send a message on Instagram @michiganwildpod.

In need of a tracking dog? Reach out to Find It Fred, Tony and his dog are top notch and Tony is passionate about helping fellow hunters.

Looking to add a food plot or change up your food plot strategy check out vitalizeseed.com and the Habitat Podcast.

Check out Wildlife Legends Taxidermy for any of your taxidermy needs.

Want to dive into the mock scrape game, or find a proven product? Check out DH3 a full synthetic scrape system.  

On this episode of Michigan Wild, Nate is on a solo mission to bring everyone up to speed on current events. Those current events include a rabbit season update/breakdown, whitetail mindset and scouting update, his upcoming hog hunt, and purchasing a new bow. This time of year is exciting and a transition into preparing for the upcoming fall. Nate finds himself shifting focus on more scouting and changing his mindset to focus on upcoming goals. 

Rabbit hunting is coming to a quick close so Nate took some time to reflect on this season and the success he had. Fortunately the dogs are ending the season on a high note, and Nate found himself fulfilling a few goals chasing bunnies. Now that the hunting begins to taper off once Nate returns from his hog hunt, whitetails begin to take up time and energy. Discussing some potential bucks to target this fall and some strategy in locating new spots to hunt along with habitat improvements are an increasing priority. Finishing the conversation Nate discusses a recent new bow he purchased and the reasoning behind it. 

Thank you for listening to the episode! If you would like to support Michigan Wild farther leave a review/ranking anywhere you listen to the podcast! 

Interested in being a guest on Michigan Wild? Send an email to [email protected]or send a message on Instagram @michiganwildpod.

In need of a tracking dog? Reach out to Find It Fred, Tony and his dog are top notch and Tony is passionate about helping fellow hunters.

Looking to add a food plot or change up your food plot strategy check out vitalizeseed.com and the Habitat Podcast.

Check out Wildlife Legends Taxidermy for any of your taxidermy needs.

Want to dive into the mock scrape game, or find a proven product? Check out DH3 a full synthetic scrape system.  

On this episode of Michigan Wild, Nate sits down with Jeff Burnett for a great conversation about hunting in the South, taxidermy, turkey and whitetail hunting, and the role of hunting dogs.

Jeff shares his experiences hunting in Tennessee and Kentucky, where the hills and hollers offer a much different challenge than Michigan’s terrain.  After moving back to Michigan three years ago, he pursued his longtime passion for taxidermy, launching Ritual Taxidermy. He discusses the journey of starting his business and the artistry involved in preserving trophies for hunters.

The conversation also dives into the world of hunting dogs and how they can be game-changers in the field. Jeff and Nate share stories about their experiences and how dogs enhance the hunting experience, helping others enjoy the outdoors in new ways.

To wrap up, the guys talk about their excitement for the upcoming turkey season, potential out-of-state hunts, and personal hunting goals for the year ahead.

Thank you for listening to the episode! If you would like to support Michigan Wild farther leave a review/ranking anywhere you listen to the podcast! 

Interested in being a guest on Michigan Wild? Send an email to [email protected]or send a message on Instagram @michiganwildpod.

In need of a tracking dog? Reach out to Find It Fred, Tony and his dog are top notch and Tony is passionate about helping fellow hunters.

Looking to add a food plot or change up your food plot strategy check out vitalizeseed.com and the Habitat Podcast.

Check out Wildlife Legends Taxidermy for any of your taxidermy needs.

Want to dive into the mock scrape game, or find a proven product? Check out DH3 a full synthetic scrape system.  

On this episode of Michigan Wild, Nate is joined by Josh Zuiderveen for a good BS session. Fatherhood, steelhead fishing and a local archery club (WMAC) are the main talking points throughout the episode. Raising 2 boys throughout a hectic sports schedule and still getting them involved in the outdoors can be a challenge, but Josh and Nate navigate through the chaos and talk about a mindset fathers should have with their children. Nate did pick Josh's brain about some of the intricacies of steelhead fishing and learned one of Josh's goals for the spring was to get his son his first steelhead.

Josh was also involved in getting WMAC up and running over a decade ago and is still involved with the club. WMAC is a club that Nate has enjoyed over the years and encourages all archers new or old to check it out. Check out West Michigan Archery Center to learn more or become a member!

Thank you for listening to the episode! If you would like to support Michigan Wild farther leave a review/ranking anywhere you listen to the podcast! 

Interested in being a guest on Michigan Wild? Send an email to [email protected]or send a message on Instagram @michiganwildpod.

In need of a tracking dog? Reach out to Find It Fred, Tony and his dog are top notch and Tony is passionate about helping fellow hunters.

Looking to add a food plot or change up your food plot strategy check out vitalizeseed.com and the Habitat Podcast.

Check out Wildlife Legends Taxidermy for any of your taxidermy needs.

Want to dive into the mock scrape game, or find a proven product? Check out DH3 a full synthetic scrape system.  

On this episode of Michigan Wild, Nate has a stellar conversation with Kyle Kunst from Reel Obsession. Kyle loves getting after fish through the ice and Nate actually came across his youtube channel watching an ice fishing video and reached out to record an episode. Not only does Kyle ice fish, he has also fished at a competitive level on open water for many years dating back to highschool. Kyle's journey began as a highschooler with a desire to compete, and it became an Obsession through determination and effort. 

Nate being a complete novice to ice fishing and fishing in general really appreciated Kyle's transparency in the competitive fishing space. There were some interesting parallels between finding big fish and big whitetails across the landscape. Even with the ups and downs it's an opportunity for people to chase a passion and attempt to make a name for themselves. Hearing how Kyle started and seeing the point of entry is inspiring and proves that hard work can pay off. 

Thank you for listening to the episode! If you would like to support Michigan Wild farther leave a review/ranking anywhere you listen to the podcast! 

Interested in being a guest on Michigan Wild? Send an email to [email protected]or send a message on Instagram @michiganwildpod.

In need of a tracking dog? Reach out to Find It Fred, Tony and his dog are top notch and Tony is passionate about helping fellow hunters.

Looking to add a food plot or change up your food plot strategy check out vitalizeseed.com and the Habitat Podcast.

Check out Wildlife Legends Taxidermy for any of your taxidermy needs.

Want to dive into the mock scrape game, or find a proven product? Check out DH3 a full synthetic scrape system.  

On this episode of Michigan Wild we are coming in from the Chilli Buck Lounge over at The Fall Podcast's studio. Nate was able to sit down with Arron Bliese and Russ Papke and dive into the final chapter of a 200+ inch buck. (Mr Krabs) This was a deer Nate had some history with and actually named the deer when he was 2.5 years old in 2021. Nate even sent an arrow at Mr Krabs in 2023. Unfortunately for Nate, Russ didn't miss this fall. He closed the chapter on Mr Krabs and shot an absolute mega giant!

Russ's story for how his fall played out is wild. The ups and downs Russ went through leading up to the moment he saw the deer does bring life into perspective. Life is unpredictable, much like November, and fortunately for Russ he listened to his wife and still spent some time in the woods. Shooting a 200+ inch buck in Michigan is incredible, it's a testament to hunters passing (or missing) deer and striving for a higher age structure across the landscape. 

Thank you for listening to the episode! If you would like to support Michigan Wild farther leave a review/ranking anywhere you listen to the podcast! 

Interested in being a guest on Michigan Wild? Send an email to [email protected]or send a message on Instagram @michiganwildpod.

In need of a tracking dog? Reach out to Find It Fred, Tony and his dog are top notch and Tony is passionate about helping fellow hunters.

Looking to add a food plot or change up your food plot strategy check out vitalizeseed.com and the Habitat Podcast.

Check out Wildlife Legends Taxidermy for any of your taxidermy needs.

Want to dive into the mock scrape game, or find a proven product? Check out DH3 a full synthetic scrape system.