Mobile Venatic™

Mobile Venatic™

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Mobile Venatic™ episodes

  • Ep.9 EXTREME (-46°) Late Season Hunting ft. Whitetail DNA | Mobile Venatic Podcast

    Welcome to the Mobile Venatic podcast, presented by Trophyline. We are back in the studio on today’s podcast with hosts Robert and Weston. In this episode, we are talking everything late-season hunting with Alex Comstock of Whitetail DNA. Alex is no stranger to extreme cold weather hunting, punching several late-season tags in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and North Dakota. We discuss:
    Capturing moments on camera for personal and content purposes
    Adapting to technological shifts in the hunting industry
    The balance between professional commitments and family life
    Late-season hunting in the northern midwest states
    Embracing the suck
    The impact of weather conditions on hunting strategies
    The challenges faced when hunting in extreme cold and snow
    The challenges of deer shedding antlers early due to mild winters
    Finding a buck to hunt during December
    Suburban deer hunting in Minnesota during the late season
    Extreme cold increases deer movement
    Shooting a buck in -50 degree weather
    Planning hunting trips with family
    Balancing family and hunting
    Strategic planning of hunting trips across various states
    Shifting priorities due to weather conditions
    Building a snow blind in North Dakota

    59 min
  • Ep. 8 IN Public Land Hunting HELL HOLE 160"+ Buck | Mobile Venatic™ Podcast

    Welcome to the Mobile Venatic podcast, presented by Trophyline. We are back in the studio on today’s podcast with hosts Robert and Weston. In this episode, we are breaking down Weston’s 2024 public land Indiana giant that he shot in “the hell hole.” We talk about the hunt, the strategy, and everything that led up to Weston filling a tag. We discuss:

    • The potential for early burnout from overextending in the early season

    • Balancing family time and hunting

    • Strategy differences between early and late-season hunting

    • The hell hole

    • Decision-making in public land big timber

    • Adapting and learning from past experiences to improve future hunts

    • The challenges and limitations of relying on trail cameras

    • Getting back where no one else goes

    • Having a shooter under 70 yards multiple times with a bow

    • Rattling in multiple shooters

    • The role of thermals in hill country

    • Setting up for a “just off” wind

    • Having your target buck bedded at 60 yards for an hour

    • Getting the shot on camera vs staying still

    • Letting emotions fly during the recovery

    • Shooting a mid-160’s typical on public

    • Embrace the suck

    • Packing out vs dragging

      • And so much more!


      59 min
    • Ep. 7 148" NY Public Buck from the GROUND! ft. Brandon Speziale | Mobile Venatic™ Podcast

      Welcome to the Mobile Venatic podcast, presented by Trophyline. We are back in the studio on today’s podcast with hosts Robert and Weston. In this episode, we are talking with one of our own here at Trophyline, Brandon Speziale. Brandon shot a giant public land buck in New York this year and we are breaking down the hunt, the strategy, and everything that led up to Brandon filling a tag. We discuss:

      Recapping our seasons so far
      Maryland to Montana, with quite a few states in between
      Sika deer hunting on the East Coast
      Success in Michigan
      Finding which acorn flat the bucks are using
      The Hell Hole
      Diving into public land hunting for the first time
      Using turkey season to scout public
      The first shooter shows up
      Switching gears mid-season
      Getting in 2 hours before daylight
      Learning how to beat the crowd
      Patience, observation, and careful movement
      Getting out of the tree to put a stalk on a bedded buck
      Using the wind to get in close
      Shooting a 148” buck on the ground
      Public vs. Private
      Using the terrain to your advantage
      Trusting your setup without burning out

      1 hr 4 min
    • Ep. 6 Saddle Hunting 101: Mods and Upgrades | Mobile Venatic™ Podcast

      Welcome to the Mobile Venatic podcast, presented by Trophyline. We are back in the studio on today’s podcast with hosts Robert and Weston. In this episode, we deep dive into saddle hunting accessories, mods, and upgrades that will make your life 10 times easier when saddle hunting. These are the immediate gear mods, and purchases you might want to make that could overall make your saddle hunting system, hunt way quieter, smoother, faster, and overall make you a more efficient hunter. We discuss:

      • Making your saddle hunting system efficient, personalized, and upgraded with aftermarket modifications

      • Emphasizing mechanical ascenders like the Ropeman for improved performance

      • Accessories and modifications to enhance comfort and efficiency

      • The benefits of a backband

      • The Saddle Comfort Kit and Saddle Upgrade Kit

      • Our experiences with daisy chains for sticks and platforms

      • Genesis 3D Printing

      • The benefits of the HPE (Hip Pinch Eliminator) for increased comfort during saddle hunting

      • The Stick Stack Stow System

      • The Versa Hanger concept

      • The Amsteel Guy

      • The benefits of using amsteel

      • Aiders and their place in saddle hunting

      • Going metal free

      • Innovating the Outdoors

      • Bow and gear hangers

      • Making a fail-safe gear hanger

        • 1 hr 33 min
      • Ep. 5 Saddle Hunting 101: The Gear | Mobile Venatic™ Podcast

        We are back in the studio on today’s podcast with hosts Robert and Weston. In this episode, we deep dive into everything gear for saddle hunting from the sticks and platforms to entire saddle systems and packs specifically made for saddle hunting. We discuss:
        The essential gear needed for beginners in saddle hunting
        Choices cater to individual needs
        The importance of comfort in choosing a saddle
        The differences and advantages of various saddle kits
        The importance of weight distribution and accessibility with pouches and ropes
        Personal preferences should never overshadow safety standards
        Choosing the right hunting platform
        The balance between minimalist and larger platforms
        The benefits and drawbacks of various platform sizes/styles
        Stacking methods, packability, and the evolution of stick designs
        Weight vs cost for sticks
        Choosing the right packs for saddle hunting
        The benefits of specialized packs designed for saddle hunter
        Why should you go with complete saddle hunting kits
        The balance between minimalism and carrying everything you might need
        A system designed to match hunters with the ideal pack, saddle, sticks, and platform
        And so much more!

        1 hr 5 min
      • Ep. 4 Saddle Hunting 101: The Basics | Mobile Venatic™ Podcast

        Welcome to the Mobile Venatic podcast, presented by Trophyline. On today’s podcast, we are back in the studio with hosts Robert and Weston talking with Nick Betts, Trophyline’s Senior Director of Operations. This episode, along with the 2 episodes that will follow, will be the start of a deep dive into everything saddle hunting from the fundamental beginnings to advanced usage and strategies for saddle hunting. We discuss:
        Introducing new listeners to saddle hunting
        The basics of saddle hunting
        The benefits and potential drawbacks
        The necessary gear for beginners
        The safety aspects of saddle hunting compared to traditional tree stands
        The importance of carrying communication devices for emergencies
        The system's reliability and ease of self-rescue
        The comfort and stealth benefits of being able to face the tree
        Transitioning to saddle hunting enhances mobility and stealth in the woods
        Maintaining a minimal silhouette and using the tree as cover
        Minimal movement is key
        The different seating options available to saddle hunters
        Accessories that enhance the experience
        Shooting from a saddle
        Essential Gear for Saddle Hunting
        The benefits and mindset shifts associated with mobile and saddle hunting
        The lightweight advantages of modern gear
        The significance of not waiting until the last minute to try out new gear
        And so much more!

        1 hr 9 min
      • Ep.1 Make the Move | Mobile Venatic™ Podcast


        Welcome to the Mobile Venatic podcast, presented by Trophyline. In this podcast, we will dive into mobile hunting, covering everything from tactics and strategies to wild stories and successes. We will be interviewing mobile hunting experts from all corners of the industry to bring you engaging episodes each week to make you a better mobile hunter. We discuss:

        • The origins of The Mobile Venatic

        • Shifting to mobile hunting

        • The role of gear in mobile hunting

        • Learning through trial and error

        • The role of a Positive mindset

        • Importance of seizing opportunity

        • Making moves to capitalize

        • Attention to detail

        • Importance of early season

        • Early season strategy for success

        • Diverse food sources and which ones to key in on

          • And so much more!


          55 min
        • Ep. 2 Early Season Public Bucks (Hunter Hogan) | Mobile Venatic™ Podcast

          Welcome to the Mobile Venatic podcast, presented by Trophyline. On today’s podcast, we sit down with Hunter Hogan. Hunter is a pro-3D shooter for Matthews and a certified killer when it comes to big public land bucks. He is a master when it comes to scouting and the proof is on his wall. We discuss:

          • E-scouting hill country

          • Summer scouting on public

          • Identifying which white oak flats to hunt

          • Killing bucks on the red moon

          • Using observation sits to scout

          • Deer don’t follow our rules

          • Patterning a buck vs patterning a property

          • Make a plan and follow it

          • Beans vs corn and where to intercept deer

          • Prioritizing effective scouting over generalized hunting

          • Speed scouting on limited time

          • E-scouting for weekend warriors

          • The Painting Public podcast

            • And so much more!


            59 min

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