Michigan Wild - Sportsmen's Empire

On this episode of Michigan WIld, Nate's riding solo. He is breaking down his early antlerless Michigan hunts. The early antlerless hunt is a 2 day hunt usually around the 3rd weekend of September. This is the 2nd year Nate took part in the hunt and found himself punching 2 tags.

Last fall Nate was able to shoot 1 doe with archery equipment, but this year he decided on breaking in a new rifle and had a desire to shoot more than 1 deer. After doing some research and scouting throughout the summer he understood that he needed to do his part and shoot more does. During this episode Nate breaks down the weapon of choice, the strategies he implied, and the story of his successful morning. 

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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.

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On this episode of Michigan Wild, Nate Rozeveld and Bryan Myering have a great conversation centered on whitetail hunting and how it takes a community of people to achieve certain goals. Nate and Bryan's friendship stemmed from a big buck that Bryan shot. This was a buck Nate was also hunting and had a history with. Instead of being upset with Bryan or being poor me, Nate decided to reach out and congratulate Bryan. Fast forward to present day, Bryan and Nate share trail cam pics of deer, hunting stories, and successful strategies.

The conversation also delves into habitat management, cooking wild game, and the balance between family life and hunting. Nate and Bryan both find themselves helping coach their kids fall sports teams and discuss the amount of time that requires. Even with limited time in early October both guys are optimistic about finding success. Overall Nate and Bryan want to emphasize the value of open communication among neighbors and the joy of sharing hunting experiences with like minded hunters. It is very fullfilly and helps achieve goals that may have never been achievable. 

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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. 

On this episode of Michigan Wild, Nate Rozeveld and Kevin Vistisen dive into the world of deer hunting, sharing personal stories about youth hunting experiences, the importance of quality butchers, and the dynamics of hunting on public versus private land. They discuss the evolution of hunting techniques, the role of ground blinds, and the significance of tradition in hunting culture. Kevin also shares insights from his podcasting journey (Deer Hunter Podcast) and the innovations in deer hunting products (DH3), while expressing his future goals in hunting and the importance of community in the hunting world.

Kevin's company DH3 is a synthetic scrape system that has a proven track record. Nate has been using the product the last two years with great success. Making mock scrapes is another tool in the arsenal that can help fellow deer hunters getting deer into bow range. This applies to the avid hunter looking to tag a mature buck or a new hunter looking to punch their first tag. Kevin also is launching a new camo pattern and that presale is going live in the upcoming weeks.

Check out DH3 here!

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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.

On this episode of Michigan Wild, Nate Rozeveld and Brad Collings explore their diverse hunting experiences, the therapeutic benefits of archery, and their love for bow hunting. They discuss the impact of military service on their lives, the role of podcasts in building a supportive hunting community, and the lessons learned from both successes and failures in the field. The conversation highlights the personal growth that comes from hunting and the shared passion that unites hunters across different backgrounds. 

Throughout the episode Nate and Brad share their journey as hunters, reflecting on their growth and experiences over the years. They discuss the importance of practice, patience, and the responsibility that comes with hunting. Brad does talk about balancing family life with his passion for hunting, highlighting the support he receives from his wife and family. The conversation also dives into the world of trapping, exploring its challenges and rewards, and how it can be a valuable experience for both him and his children.

Overall a great episode with a few passionate hunters who find common ground with bows in hand. Nate looks forward to sharing a camp this fall with Brad.

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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.

On this episode of Michigan Wild, Nate interviews Daven and Brad, co-hosts of the podcast 'Half Ass Hunting,' about their experiences with fishing in Michigan. They discuss their backgrounds in fishing, the concept of the 'water flip,' and the ideal conditions for fishing on piers, the big lakes, and rivers. They also touch on the similarities between fishing and deer hunting, including the importance of enjoying the outdoors and respecting the fish. 

Daven and Brad discuss their experiences and techniques for fishing in Michigan including topics such as the average size of fish they catch, the types of fish they target (steelhead, salmon), the gear they use (rods, lines), and their favorite fish to eat. They also talk about the affordability of fishing equipment and the importance of time management when balancing fishing with other activities. The conversation concludes with a discussion about their upcoming hunting plans and their favorite YouTube channels for hunting and fishing content.

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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. 

On this episode of the Michigan Wild podcast, Nate Rozeveld interviews Arron Bleise about his experience as a hunter and his podcast, The Fall Podcast. They discuss topics such as the upcoming release of the Grit series, their love for Michigan football, and their passion for hunting. They share their thoughts on being efficient bow hunters and the importance of being adaptable in the field. Nate discusses the importance of time management and efficiency in hunting while balancing family and work responsibilities, including running his business and coaching soccer. Arron and Nate  share their strategies for finding windows of opportunity to hunt and adapting their hunting styles to be more purposeful. 

Arron highlights his partnerships with various outdoor companies, emphasizing the value of authentic relationships and the impact he wants to have on others. Nate and Aaron discuss their ideals when it comes to hunting experiences including the topic of self-filming hunts and the challenges it presents. The podcast concludes with a discussion about target deer and the balance between shooting mature bucks and enjoying the overall hunting experience.

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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.

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 interviews Brian Halbleib from the Migration Waterfowl podcast. Brian is a passionate hunter that has been chasing bucks and ducks for years. He has found a love for duck hunting with his kayak and overall looks forward to all his adventures hunting waterfowl every fall. The guys discuss topics such as hosting a podcast, hunting in Pennsylvania and Ohio, scouting for geese and ducks, the equipment needed for waterfowl hunting, and the importance of calling. Brian also shares his upcoming hunting plans and offers recommendations for some of his favorite YouTube channels on waterfowl hunting. They also talk about the importance of finding your own style and being selective with the gear you choose. Nate and Brian do a dive into their preferences for shotguns and ammunition, along with a discussion of the ethics of hunting and the importance of taking ethical shots. Overall, the conversation is filled with enthusiasm and passion for waterfowl hunting.

This episode was a nice change of pace for Nate and Michigan Wild, and he is looking forward to targeting some waterfowl in the upcoming weeks. September is when the opportunity for waterfowl hunting opens in Michigan.

Check out the Migration Waterfowl podcast anywhere you listen to podcasts!

Thanks Brian!

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.

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 Rozeveld and Hunter Sparks discuss various topics related to hunting and outdoor activities in Northern Michigan. They talk about their excitement for the upcoming hunting season, the difference between hunting the bigwoods and agriculture, and the benefits of learning from podcasts, YouTube videos, and social media. They also touch on the Michigan youth hunt, trapping, trout fishing, and the Michigan elk herd. Hunter shares his experience with the elk herd and how he fulfilled his goal of finding his first elk shed this past spring, which took a lot of effort and consistency.  

Being in Northern Michigan, Hunter deals with a low deer density and he has found success targeting bucks where they seek refuge in the fall. He likes finding rublines that lead him to these secluded areas that prove a buck has been and likes to be there. Hunter then proceeds to set up an ambush with a ground blind, a tactic that is successful because there is a lack of suitable trees to hunt out of. This strategy has helped Hunter shoot some awesome bucks the past few years and is something Nate is looking forward to implementing this fall as well. 

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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.

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 the Michigan Wild, Nate and Drew Hassler are LOCKED IN for the upcoming deer season! Drew has been going hard planting plots and executing a multi year plan on his property. Creating better access and establishing a hidden plot has been on the top of his list. A few unique strategies have aided in this new plot, including summer burning and creating a creek crossing. Nate finds himself in a different position with his plots this year as the property's crop rotation has been a limiting factor in 2024. However Drew and Nate discuss doing some micro plots within corn fields and standing bean fields. All with the intentions of capitalizing on shooting a buck in October.

Gear is the next topic of conversation for the guys, and they both are excited for the new things they plan on using this fall including broadheads, arrows, saddles, platforms, and backpacks Each summer Nate and Drew both like to fine tune their setups to help aid in becoming more proficient in mobile hunting on their instate and out of state hunts. Talking about gear got the guys fired up for the fall as October 1st is fast approaching along with their November Kansas hunt. Nate dives into the logistics of the Kansas hunt as he intends to make more than 1 trip, to help scout and get an idea of the terrain. Something he hopes helps him and the group get on deer quicker than past years.

Overall the guys have been preparing all summer for this fall and are locked in and ready to go, plans are being executed and the final steps are taking place. In the next few months Nate and Drew will be ready to capitalize on the salmon run and rutting bucks.  

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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.

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 Robert discuss their excitement for the upcoming deer hunting season and their strategies for acquiring target deer. This is the 2nd episode of the series A New Season, and the guys couldn't be more fired up for the fall.  Episode 2 of the series dives into the current mindset Robert and Nate have preparing for the next few weeks. Which will ultimately shape their fall because this is how they blend last year's hunts, spring scouting, and trail camera date to create a mindset for targeting specific deer and areas. They also discuss the timing of hunting and the need to wait for the right conditions. Both Nate and Robert have identified target deer in Michigan and Ohio and are eager to begin their hunts. Nate discusses his hunting strategy for a specific deer he has history with and the importance of having  that historical data. He emphasizes the balance between aggression and patience in hunting. Nate also talks about the logistics of taking time off work and the flexibility he has in his job. He advises younger hunters to plan accordingly and save money for hunting trips. Nate and Rob discuss the importance of safety while hunting and the gear setup they use, including mobile hunting and different arrow setups. Overall in Episode 2 there is high anticipation leading into the next phase of summer. There is an importance of compiling all the knowledge gained up until this point and transitioning that intel into a game plan for the upcoming fall. Look for Episode 3 in the upcoming weeks to dive into specific game plans Nate and Robert have for filling the freezer and punching their tags. 

Vitalize Seed Giveaway!!! Deadline August 18 11:59pm

-Send a message (Carbon Load) on Instagram (@Michiganwildpod) 

-Send an email to [email protected] with a screenshot of a rating/review anywhere you listen to the podcast. Even if you already have done a review/ranking!

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.

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.

If you would like more information about RLR Construction LLC send an email to [email protected]