Michigan Wild

This week's episode on Michigan Wild is with David (DJ) Riley. David is the co-host of The Fall Podcast with Arron Bleise and he loves chasing whitetails with his bow. Even though David and Nate both love targeting big mature whitetails they explain how they are more than just big buck killers. Not being complacent and striving to become better bowhunters transitions to hunting higher age class deer. However David has an all or nothing approach and realizes how much effort it takes each year. David does find success through scouting, being mobile in the fall, and always being a student of the game. 

Overall a top notch episode with an even better guest! 

Thanks David for joining Michigan Wild!

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The Local Legend or the World's Worst Bowhunter Adam Miller joined Michigan Wild this week. Adam and Nate had a great conversation going over Adam's season, some mobile hunting gear, how the World's Worst Bowhunter came to be and why he insists on hunting with his trad bow for Michigan's gun opener.

 Adam did end up finding success this season in Kansas and in typical fashion for Adam it was a rodeo and got a little western. Since Adam is very involved in mobile hunting gear, Nate took the opportunity to ask him for some insight on some products. It's a great time to be in the market for gear because there are a plethora of options out there. Overall a great episode with lots of laughs and funny stories and some flat out bad luck. 

Thanks Adam for joining Michigan Wild. Go follow Bowhunter Chronicles to learn more and give his podcast a listen. It's filled with awesome guests and tons of real world experiences.

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Nate Hicks joined Nate Rozeveld this week on Michigan Wild. Hicks is the owner of Painted Arrow, an outdoor company that has multiple products to offer the self filming bowhunter. The first time Nate Rozeveld saw Painted Arrow was on YouTube. The video was all about a giant Michigan Buck that Hicks targeted and successfully harvested. That year was a pivotal time in Hicks life and totally changed his course along with Painted Arrows. 

This episode breaks down that story and the lead up to that hunt. Hicks actually spotted this deer as he was searching for property to buy. After seeing the deer it led to him purchasing the property. Hicks was then able to kill the deer October 1st on a morning hunt the following fall. A really unique story on a great buck! 

To learn more about Painted Arrow and see some of the products they offer check them out on social media painted_arrow_outdoors and their website www.paintedarrowoutdoors.com. 

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Jared Vanhees with Habitat Podcast joined Nate this week on Michigan Wild. Jared is also one of the owners of Vitalize seed. Nate used vitalize seed in 3 separate plots this fall and overall has been thoroughly impressed with it. Having Jared on to talk about vitalize and shine some light on the company was something Nate had been looking forward to this off season. 

Jared started the Habitat Podcast 6 years ago and has worked hard at helping fellow hunters become better land managers. Jared also offers land consulting and has had the opportunity to walk multiple properties in Michigan, giving him the ability to see where property is lacking. Cover, cover, cover! 

The conversation does pivot to the overall health of the whitetail deer herd in Michigan. Especially with the doe problem Michigan faces. They each share some of their opinions on change and the start up of the DMI (Deer Management Initiative). 

Overall both guys are concerned with the direction herd management is going and do not want the opportunity to be taken away from hunters. 

Thanks Jared for hopping on and continuing to educate hunters so it can benefit a resource we all enjoy!

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Tyler Thompson joins Michigan Wild this week right after a successful rabbit hunt with Nate. Nate and Tyler have enjoyed chasing rabbits with their beagles for years. This is Tyler's second time on the podcast as he joined Nate last summer talking all about his back story and passion for small game hunting. That episode's title is Small Game Hunting is Legit if anyone wants more small game content. 

In the episode Tyler and Nate talk about their season so far and how each time they have been out has been in completely different conditions. With each condition they have noted how the dogs have worked differently and also have had to pivot in order to get on rabbits. The guys also touch on the different types of terrain they like to focus on and how important it is to go hunt and make it happen some days without having ideal conditions. 

Wrapping up the episode Tyler talks about some ways he likes to prepare rabbit meat and his plan for his most recent harvest. Nate also asks about a few pieces of gear Tyler is using this winter in new bibs and a new hoody. Tyler also has been using a piece of gear that isn't in Nate's tool box yet, but will be soon.

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The Ruth Brothers joined Nate on Michigan Wild this week. Jeremiah and Treyton joined Nate in Wyoming for a spring black bear hunt in 2023. It was a great camp and they all three shot bears and have kept in touch since then. Nate dives right in wanting a season update and hearing the story of Treyton's buck. Which leads into the grind of a season Jeremiah had and how he stayed persistent even through harsh conditions. 

The Ruth Brothers also make a point of travelling out of state every year and sometimes multiple states. This past year they had successful bear, turkey, elk and pheasant hunts. Throughout the episode they break each hunt down and share the stories of their success. 

Over a great episode about family getting outside and sharing their passion for the outdoors. They also encourage people to give it a shot and have realistic expectations when they do go. They started small with Turkey hunts and have been hooked ever since. 

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The Ruth Brothers joined Nate on Michigan Wild this week. Jeremiah and Treyton joined Nate in Wyoming for a spring black bear hunt in 2023. It was a great camp and they all three shot bears and have kept in touch since then. Nate dives right in wanting a season update and hearing the story of Treyton's buck. Which leads into the grind of a season Jeremiah had and how he stayed persistent even through harsh conditions. 

The Ruth Brothers also make a point of traveling out of state every year and sometimes multiple states. This past year they had successful bear, turkey, elk and pheasant hunts. Throughout the episode they break each hunt down and share the stories of their success. 

Over a great episode about family getting outside and sharing their passion for the outdoors. They also encourage people to give it a shot and have realistic expectations when they do go. They started small with Turkey hunts and have been hooked ever since. 

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Brian Broderick joined Michigan Wild this week. Brian is the owner of Day Six Gear and in this episode Nate and him talk about the start up of Day Six, why Day SIx is different from other arrow manufacturers, the Dragonfly knife and why Brian made it, and some insight on his broadheads along with his take on single bevel broadheads. 

Brian feels his arrows stand apart because of the overall system starting with the broadhead and the components. It is a sum of all the parts and setting forth with the correct mindset within Day Six that has helped create a structurally sound arrow that performs consistently. Brian also dives into the story with the new knife that has recently become available and the story to go along with it. The Dragonfly knife is a first of its kind and was made because Brian felt there was a need for it, not only for himself but for other fellow outdoorsmen as well. 

Check out Day Six at www.daysixgear.com and take advantage of all the info and years of experience they have to offer. 

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This episode of Michigan Wild is with returning guest Drew Hasler. He had quite the season and had a few major updates since the last episode he was on. Drew ended up killing his first out of state public land buck this fall. His success stemmed from spending time scouting before the hunt and relying on past experiences to pick the right tree. Drew also had the mindset of not leaving deer to find new deer and was rewarded after his second sit in this particular area. 

For another first this past fall Drew was able to harvest his first big woods buck. This property is a place he has camp every year with a group of friends. It's usually very tough hunting with minimal buck sightings. However after some timber harvest and mild weather Drew was surprised to find a buck on the typical bed to feed pattern. Drew set forth and executed a plan on the last day of his hunt.  

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First Episode of Michigan Wild for 2024 is with Eric Mckay. Eric Mckay joins Nate this week recapping his 2023 fall. Eric had a stellar fall, he was able to shoot a bull elk and harvest 4 whitetail bucks between Michigan and Illinois. Eric has chased whitetails in Michigan for almost 25 years and has headed west for 12 seasons, so this fall reflected years of hard work and determination. He has learned how to strike when the time is right and stay persistent throughout the fall. He discusses some of his insights he has learned over the years that has led to having better hunts and ultimately more success. He no longer just volume hunts and isn't afraid to be mobile and try new things every year. 

 Even with a stellar fall it came with its fair share of adversity which Eric didn't shy away from. Having a few arrow deflections and wounding deer was something Eric used as fuel to tweak a few things in his craft. Something that Nate also can relate to and along with Eric hopes encourages fellow hunters to keep working through the adversity. 

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