Michigan Wild

On this episode of Michigan Wild, Nate Rozeveld interviews Brandon Gill, who shares his journey into a passion for the outdoors. Brandon discusses how he reignited his love for hunting after taking a break and the impact it has had on his life. The conversation delves into the importance of learning from others in the hunting community, the challenges and rewards of western hunting, and the significance of time and effort in achieving success in the woods. Brandon does reflect on his experiences, the lessons learned, and his future growth in the outdoors. 

 The conversation also touches on mobile hunting strategies and the journey of becoming a proficient hunter, emphasizing the value of gaining experience and adapting to different hunting environments. Bowhunting is difficult and takes time, effort and a willingness to learn. Brandon has continued to progress forward and he builds on each hunting season. Nate and Brandon round out the episode expressing their excitement for future hunts, including bear, mule deer and elk hunts, and encourage others to embrace the journey and experience hunting provides.

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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.

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On this episode of Michigan Wild, Nate puts a wrap on 2024 with Punching Tags! Nate found some recent late season success with his bow and broke down his late season strategy. Being successful in the late season involves strategic planning and observation. Searching for the correct properties, utilizing food plots, and having effective access has increased the quality of Nate's hunts the last few years. This approach has morphed into finding those areas that produce opportunities throughout the fall, not just a specific time frame. 

Going into 2024 Nate felt like he had to do a better job at harvesting some does. Typically every fall Nate gets at least 1 or 2 does, but felt like the deer population had increased dramatically and saw the negative impact first hand. So this fall he decided to put a higher emphasis on targeting them.  It was a process and had its shares of ups and downs, but Nate found himself punching 2 tags December 20th.Capitalizing on a great weather pattern and a micro food plot led to an awesome hunt. 

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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.

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On this episode of Michigan Wild, Nate and Drew Halser sit down and recap their season. Drew and Nate have both had similar experiences this fall. Both guys ended up punching their Kansas tags this year while still finding themselves holding onto their Michigan buck tags. Not only do they have their tags, but the target bucks they were chasing got shot by neighbors. Having a target buck harvested by a neighbor isn't a new thing, but it is always difficult to deal with. Nate and Drew both agree that trusting the process and sticking to their goals will pay off in the long run. The mere fact that they both have higher age class bucks to even chase is a win in their book and is a testament to all the hard work and dedication put forth each year. 

Kansas was good to Nate and Drew this fall as they each filled their buck tags. Drew took a slightly different approach with scouting on this out of state hunt and it sure paid off. Drew had multiple encounters with shooter bucks and ultimately sealed the deal after a rollercoaster of a hunt. Nate and Drew both emphasized the importance of tackling a wide area/variety of properties as a team on this trip. By combining all the data learned through scouting and deer sightings it really helped both guys kill their Kansas bucks. 

Rounding out the episode both guys are optimistic that they can get on a target buck these last few weeks of season. There are some great opportunities left and the plans are already in place to have a steller fall in 2025. 

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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.

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On this episode of Michigan Wild's The Last 7 Days Nate and Bryan dive into the story of Nate's Kansas Buck. This ended up being Nate's first out of state archery buck and first public land buck. Nate ended up making a second trip down to Kansas and with this time being solo it was a trip of many firsts. Bryan and Nate flipped roles which led to some great questions and a deep dive into ground hunting, scouting, and finding a spot to hunt out of state.

In this episode Nate emphasized the importance of being prepared with a bow while scouting, understanding wind direction, and adapting to different terrains. All these things helped lead to his success by allowing him to understand unfamiliar places while getting a feel for deer activity in each given area. Nate also shares his thrilling experience on the hunt for his buck, detailing the anticipation leading up to the shot, the aftermath of a missed opportunity, and the emotional journey of tracking the deer. 

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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. 

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On this episode of Michigan Wild, Nate Rozeveld and Bryan Meyering once again sit down and discuss an awesome buck Bryan shot down in Ohio. Bryan has been hunting out of state in Ohio for the last 4 years and finally connected on his first out of state buck. Going out of state with friends and trying to hunt in a landscape unfamiliar to their home state of Michigan always comes with challenges. Staying persistent and really learning how deer use a particular landscape helped Bryan find success down in Ohio.

It took 3 previous years of scouting more than hunting and not settling for the lack of deer activity for Bryan to find this particular set up. It had a few factors that keyed him onto this area and warranted him to throw a sit or 2 at it. Even with the spot being really close to a road he still felt like it was a good play for the 1st sit of his trip. Shortly into his rutcation Bryan connected on his 1st out of state buck!

Rounding out the episode Bryan and Nate recap their season in Michigan. Both guys have had some really good bucks killed by neighbors, cars, or family members. They are both attempting to locate and find other potential shooters and are not sleeping on the month of December to potentially have some good opportunities! 

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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. 

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On this episode of Michigan Wild, Nate is solo once again recapping the last 2 weeks of his season. These 2 weeks included opening day of Michigan's firearm season and his trip out to Kansas. Opening day of Michigan's rifle season is something that Nate and his son Henry have been enjoying for many years. Especially now that Henry has his own tag in his pocket and has been finding his own success the last 2 falls. This year Henry had a doe tag in his pocket and was able to fill that tag on a beautiful doe. Once again making memories to last a lifetime. 

After Henry's tag was punched the next priority was Kansas for Nate. That included leaving the house at 2am and heading west. Kansas was the adventure that Nate looks forward to every fall when he travels out of state chasing whitetails. Through the episode Nate breaks down his thoughts and how the trip played out for him, including all the mistakes and success he faced. Nate breaks down every day of hunting and scouting along with every encounter he had on this trip. Kansas was unlike any other place he has hunted with a wide variety of diversity and difficult terrain. 

Overall opening day of rifle was a huge success and so was the trip to Kansas for Nate. These are the moments that guys work so hard for and they go by so quickly every fall. The season isn't over yet and Nates got 3 buck tags he is still looking to fill!

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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.

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On this episode of Michigan Wild, host Nate Rozeveld welcomes Jake Bollinger, a passionate hunter and habitat manager. They discuss the excitement surrounding the upcoming gun season, family traditions related to hunting, and the importance of processing deer personally. The conversation shifts to hunting access, land management strategies, and the significance of creating wildlife-friendly habitats. They also explore deer movement patterns, the use of technology in habitat management, and the value of community knowledge sharing in hunting. The episode continues with a captivating story about Jake's buck from the current season, which was shot in late October after making an aggressive move because the farmer drove by on a UTV.

Jake knew about this buck and was able to put the puzzle pieces together by finding scrapes and understanding how deer like to bed on his property.  After making the shot the recovery was unique and Jake was in uncharted territory after not hitting the buck ideal. He discussed the challenge of tracking and recovering his deer, particularly after a gut shot, and how waiting until the following morning was critical to recovering his deer. 

Overall you can sense the passion Jake has for hunting and improving the landscape. He isn't afraid of some sweat equity and is always learning and attempting new strategies. He is very relatable to the majority of hunters who find themselves hunting the family farm or own their small piece of heaven. Leaving behind the property better than he found it is the driving force and he is already looking forward to starting habitat improvements this upcoming year.

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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.

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In this episode of Michigan Wilds, host Nate Rozeveld shares his experiences from the past weeks of hunting, reflecting on the challenges and successes of the season. He discusses his gear changes, strategies for tracking deer, and the importance of adapting to the hunting environment. Throughout the episode Nate highlights the emotional journey of a hunter, including missed opportunities and the anticipation of future hunts. 

Nate has had some great hunts that he breaks down, including the hunt for a notable buck he nicknames B8. A deer he has had multiple encounters with and even came to full draw on. He discusses the strategies he employs, including timing, location, and calling techniques, to enhance his chances of a successful hunt. Rounding out the episode Nate reflects on the importance of patience and the thrill of the chase, while also sharing his goals for the season and future hunting plans this fall.

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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. 

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On this episode of Michigan WIld Nate and returning guest Cam Carpenter dive into the success story of Cam's 2024 archery buck. Cam is no stranger to shooting above average bucks in Michigan even at his young age. He has tagged multiple mature deer and enjoys the process and the challenge it offers each year. 

Even though this buck was shot during the October lull, this story starts over the summer. Cam gained access to a new property and had no idea what to expect. While expectations were soon set shortly after deploying cams as multiple bucks showed up and stayed leading up to October 1st.

As the first few weeks of the season progressed Cam had multiple encounters with this deer. He stayed persistent and stuck to his game plan. Every encounter Cam continued to learn more about the buck and how he used the property. All that came together on October 17th when Cam shot his October Lull Buck!

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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. 

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On this episode of Michigan WIld, Nate Rozeveld is solo this week. Nate takes the opportunity to do a season update and break down some of his hunts where he saw target deer and discuss the Recurve Debacle. The fall of 2024 has been exciting and challenging for Nate. He has had multiple encounters with target deer every week of October so far. Each encounter has been under different circumstances and yet to reveal a punched tag. 

Facing different crop rotations and an influx of deer density has been part of the challenge and has found Nate hunting multiple October mornings. The morning of the 25th proved to be the start of the Debacle. Nate goes into detail of the hunt and the decisions that lead to the tree he found himself in and what ultimately led to a shot on a buck with his recurve.

The story didn't end with a grip and grin, however Nate still has the desire and confidence to continue hunting with his recurve. October is almost to a close with some good hunts left. Nate will continue to make strategic moves to get in front of a target deer or kill a whitetail with his recurve.

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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