Mid-Atlantic Outdoorsmen

In this week's episode I have Jacob Coons of the Hunt Detail podcast on to discuss the tactics we like to utilize during the month of October. We discuss finding isolated food sources, like preferred feed trees. We also discuss identifying habitat and terrain traps to see more deer using a limited food source. We talk about keying in on specific feed trees, even when there's an absolute bumper crop of acorns. Jacob and I discuss around what time of the month we like to start transition to a more "Pre-Rut" style of hunting, and what that looks like for us. We talk about different types of scrapes, hunting scrape lines, making mock scrapes and hunting cruising funnels. All in all a good conversation with Jacob that I hope yall enjoy! Happy October!!

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In this week's episode I talk with Tyler Bentley. Tyler is the owner of "The Rise Hunt" productions. For some of you Tyler may need no introduction as him and his team have producing high quality content in the whitetail industry for the past 10 years. In today's episode Tyler and I talk about some of the stressors of filming your hunts, and owning a business in the outdoor industry. We also talk about TWO success stories for him so far this year, both on great bucks! One buck that he harvested in full velvet in North Dakota, and another absolute hammer that he recently killed in Missouri. Tyler is an extremely down to earth dude and we had a blast recording this episode. Thanks for listening!

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In this week's episode I have Sam Brown on to share the story of the buck he recently killed in North Carolina. This story is absolutely CRAZY. As I'm sure many of you are aware, in bow hunting sometimes everything goes perfect, and sometimes it doesn't. Some hunter's who place a less than ideal shot on a deer will attempt to track the animal, and once they fail to recover the animal, the story ends there. That is not the case with this story. Sam's story is an example of perseverance and dedication to completing a harvest ethically, after making the mistake of a non-lethal shot on a deer. You definitely don't want to miss this one. As always, thanks for listening!

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In this week's episode we'll be re-capping both an unsuccessful and a successful hunt from opening week in the state of Maryland with our previous guest Mike Rebert! Mike and I go over the details of what type of terrain, sign and details he keyed in on to achieve success in locating a concentration of deer, and ultimately having success harvesting a buck! Mike also killed a doe the same week, utilizing the same terrain feature. We talk about how bucks will use even the slightest changes in topography to their advantage to move through the woods undetected. We also talk about how keying in on water sources in areas that water is a limited resource can be killer. This was a great conversation with Mike and I hope you all enjoy listening to it!

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In this episode I talk with Mitchel Shirk, the host of the Pennsylvania Woodsman podcast. Mitchell and I discuss "working the kinks out" in early season and diving back into your deer hunting routine. We talk about some of the silly mistakes that we'll make early into the fall before we get "dialed back in". We discuss some early season food sources that we like to hunt from acorns to ag fields and food plots. We also discuss our personal experiences regarding deer's acorn species preference. Mitchell talks about his experience with deer feeding on ag food sources and the correlation between time of year and drought vs wet conditions and the impact that it has on their feeding patterns. We share some of our goals and ambitions for the upcoming season as well. Overall a really fun conversation with Mitchell. Thanks for listening!!

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This episode is a short recap of my hunt this weekend in North Carolina! I go over the type of terrain I hunted, and what I came across while scouting that ultimately led me to setting up and climb a tree. Enjoy!

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This was a really fun conversation full of laughs and educational information with Chris and Angelo, the hosts of the Wing and Tail boys hunting podcast. Chris and Angelo hunt in primarily New York and New Jersey. We discuss the preparations we've done for this hunting season, talk about some of our goals and priorities for this year and share excitement. The conversation takes a turn when Chris mentions his TSI (timber stand improvement) company. We spend almost an hour talking about different types of timber stand improvement and habitat management that he has implemented for his clients both with the goal of timber harvest management, and deer habitat improvement. We discuss things such as timber thinning, select cuts, clear cuts/cutovers, riparian zones and more. Thanks for listening!

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In this episode, I talk with Greg Strunak. Greg is a bowhunter who resides in western PA. Greg hunts in both Pennsylvania and Ohio. He has recently become obsessed with managing his family's small farm for deer hunting. Greg and I talk about some of the management practices that he implements on his small family farm to keep deer on his property. Greg focuses on creating bedding areas, travel corridors and food plots. He has implemented a select cut to improve the habitat in the wooded portion of their property, and he talks about the impact that had on the deer movement. He also uses a tractor to maintain these travel corridors in the off season. Greg emphasizes the importance of timing and waiting for the right weather conditions before hunting the prime locations on his farm. They talk about the types of seeds they use, the benefits of creating bedding areas, and the impact of acorn crops on day time deer activity on food plot sites. They also share their archery rituals and preparations for hunting season. Overall, they emphasize the importance of creating diverse habitats and practicing good shot placement. Thanks for listening!

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In this episode Micheal and I discuss our preparations for the upcoming season. We talk about gear, hunting strategies, early season tactics, and identifying travel corridors for the pre-rut phase. We talk a bit about access on public ground specifically, and how utilizing unique accesses can increase your odds of success. Michael discusses hunting strategies in Pennsylvania and Maryland during the early season and the transition into the pre-rut. He emphasizes the importance of understanding deer movement and finding travel corridors between bedding areas. Michael shares his experience of hunting in mountainous terrain and using topography to his advantage. Kevin Creeley shares his own experiences hunting in flatlands and the significance of small topographic features like drains and saddles. They discuss the importance of scouting and finding fresh sign, such as scrapes and how they dictate deer movement. We discuss finding and hunting travel corridors, including unique examples such as pond dams, pine meets hardwood transitions, and timber strips between multiple thick bedding areas. We emphasize the significance of understanding buck's movement patterns during the rut and how travel corridors play a role in their behavior. The conversation also touches on the importance of considering neighboring properties and using technology like trail cameras to gather information. Overall a great chat with Micheal, thanks everybody for listening!

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This week we have Christian Williams on the show. Christian is the founder and owner of Archery Strong. Christian is a strength and conditioning coach with programs tailored to helping the archer and bow hunter alike build strength, endurance and prevent injury long term. In this episode we take a deep dive into what Archery strong is all about. We talk about injury prevention, strength training, form issues, target panic and more.He emphasizes the need to identify the specific factors causing the problem, such as excessive draw weight, improper form, or restricted range of motion. He also highlights the importance of load management, form, shoulder function, lifestyle factors, and equipment in promoting longevity and preventing injuries in archery. Additionally, Christian addresses the topic of target panic, stating that it is primarily a mental issue with a small physical component. Finally, Christian provides a basic starting routine for bow hunters looking to promote longevity and maintain the muscles used in archery. We also talk briefly about some of the areas that Christian hunts, what his goals typically are each season, and the type of terrain features he prefers.

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