Michigan Wild

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!

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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.  

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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. 

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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.  

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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. 

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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. 

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On this episode of Michigan Wild, Nate shares the studio with Adam Miller from the Bowhunter Chronicles Podcast. Adam and Nate dive right into a discussion covering how different they are from each other. Adam being a hunter that isn't focused on age, score, or history of a deer, but the overall experience through every camp or hunt he goes on. Nate embodies the process of building a history with a particular deer in his home state and seeking mature deer out of state. It is a great end of season conversation that reflects on each hunter's goals and successes throughout the fall. 

Rounding out the episode the guys dive into some mobile hunting gear and bow hunting equipment for a new hunter or beginner. Both guys enjoy helping new hunters and understand how things can be intimidating. So if you find yourself lost or unsure where to look feel free to reach out to each guy thru social media. Adam has a wide variety of experience with a multitude of different bows, saddles, climbing sticks, and packs throughout the years of podcasting.

Make sure to check out Adam over at Bowhunter Chronicles Podcast

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.  

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On this episode of Michigan Wild, Nate is once again joined by the twins, Brandon and Tyler Travis. Both guys had an eventful fall and took time to dive into their season throughout the episode. Brandon's season really didn't start until November because of the typical hectic schedule lots of us hunters face with kids in sports and our work schedules. However once November began so did the roller coaster of a season for Brandon. Tyler's season took a different path than his brothers, but still found himself having an eventful season. Tyler has enjoyed the adventure of hunting out west the last few years. This fall he went to unfamiliar territory and he broke down his mindset heading into the hunt and how he found success. 

If you want to check out some of the hunts and projects the Travis brothers have been a part of check out Vital Shot Productions on Youtube. Years of videos and some great hunts can be found there. Keep your eyes out for some future hunts on the channel that were discussed throughout this episode. 

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.  

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On this episode of Michigan Wild, Nate and Curt Hanko have a fantastic time recapping the last 4 years of hunting for Curt. Curt didn't grow up in a hunting family and was actually introduced into hunting by his friend Austin. Nate and Curt end up diving into his bowhunting journey. Hearing about the personal growth as a hunter and the journey Curt took to get there is inspiring. Curt hasn't been afraid to put in the effort the last 2 years. 

Throughout the last 2 years Curt really saw a change in his understanding of what he was seeing while scouting and hunting. He got more mobile and dedicated more time in listening to podcasts and absorbing content on social media. All these things were a desire because Curt wanted it. He wanted to find a bigger buck on public land in Michigan and wanted to become a better hunter and woodsmen. He took the approach of spending as much time as possible in the woods. Well this past fall all that stuff came to fruition after an eventful December day!

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.  

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On this episode of Michigan Wild, Nate and Jermey Tilly sit down for a discussion focused on spending time with your kids outside. Jeremy and Nate both have kids that they love taking outside. They discuss the many things that revolve around that. Including the process of getting them started and some of the weapons used. Both guys really enjoy taking their kids small game hunting and encourage others to do the same.

Overall this conversation was laid back with two guys talking about their passion for the outdoors and how they have found a path with their families. A wide range of topics were covered throughout the episode. A good ol fashion BS session. 

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

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On this episode of Michigan Wild, Nate Rozeveld and Josh Arbogast sit down for a long awaited episode. Josh and Nate have been trying to record an episode for a few weeks, but with Nate's hectic schedule with being out of state and the holidays it finally came together. Josh is a passionate bowhunter that allocates his free time chasing whitetails at a high level. He really enjoys scouting and learning areas in the off season and always finds himself on a few out of state hunts each fall. Nate sees Josh as an Extreme Weekend Warrior, based on his effort. He will do multiple weekend trips far from home even in his home state chasing whitetails. He even built out an enclosed trailer to stay in and really enjoyed hunting out of it this fall. Another new thing this fall brought Josh was dedicating his season to one particular buck on public land in MI. The buck won this time, but Josh enjoyed the challenge and feels he has become a better hunter going into 2025. 

After talking about Josh's style and progression as a bowhunter the guys dive into Josh's passion for improving the hunting opportunities throughout the whole state of Michigan. Josh actually started the facebook page Michigan Deer Hunters for Change with the intentions of improving the hunting in Michigan. Nate and Josh both agree that there is a dramatic difference in deer behavior and dynamic in other midwest states and believe hunting in Michigan can reflect those. However it takes us as hunters to be at the forefront of that change and not solely rely on the NRC or DNR to make those changes for hunters. 

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.

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On this episode of Michigan Wild Nate finds himself recapping his time at ATA and the most recent rabbit hunt. This was the first Archery Trade Association Nate ever attended and he really enjoyed it. Seeing all the companies and the people behind them was a refreshing experience. Nate also was able to see and feel some new products for 2025. 

This weekend was the first serious rabbit hunt for Nate this winter. The dogs did fantastic and gunpowder was burned. Nate was able to reflect on his enjoyment chasing rabbits and the time spent with close friends throughout the hunt. Even though whitetail season isn't done for Nate, the majority of his focus is on small game hunting and scouting for the upcoming season. There will be opportunities to punch a few more tags in the upcoming weeks, but those will be very calculated if a target buck shows up. 

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

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On this episode of Michigan Wild, Nate sits down and goes over some current events and recaps his South Dakota pheasant hunt. This was a fun, quick hunt that included Nate's family and dog Frank. Nate recaps the couple days of hunting and talks about what he really enjoys with upland hunting in the western states. The vast, wide open landscape has a natural beauty and is unlike anything Nate can hunt in Michigan.

The trip was a success and Nate looks forward to future training with his dog Frank and finding himself headed west for more hunting opportunities. Anyone who is interested in hunting South Dakota reach out to Corey Tart with Grand Ciel Lodge. Corey has invested time and energy restoring properties in order to benefit wildlife, and allow hunters ample opportunities at wildgame. 

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.

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