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On this series episode of 'The Best Season Is Now Podcast' Mike Buckman gets more in depth on shed hunting successfully!

The time is now to get out and start putting in the miles for piles! Mike explains why that is, where to look, how to check all of the angles, baiting, and even discusses some tactics that some people view as controversial. Aside from being a cool find and decorative display - finding sheds can tell you a lot of different intel for your next hunting season.  Mike gets into how to track your findings, what to lookout for and how your fall hunting season actually starts now!

Please remember to always check your state laws as shed hunting comes with different rules and regulations depending on which state you are in. 

This podcast series covers several aspects of living an outdoor lifestyle which provides guidance tips, stories, learning lessons, and the encouragement one may need to get out and do it yourself.

Thank you so much for listening and for your support! 

“Get into the outdoors and God bless.” -Mike

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On this episode of ‘Network Outdoors The Podcast’ Brandon Malson and avid angler, Haley Hahn, get into discussing winter fishing on the rivers and chasing steelhead in between the fall and spring spawning runs.

Haley’s favorite approach to landing big fish is using a centerpin setup floating bait or bead setup. She shares some serious knowledge about reading the river, finding good spots to fish with public access, different rod and reel options, specific size and color bead selection, weather changes, fishing with egg patterns, spawn sacks, skein, equipment to use, and even tricks to landing big fish when you’re out on the river solo.
 
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On this series episode of 'The Best Season Is Now Podcast' Mike Buckman shares insight on how to be a successful shed hunter!

Now that you’ve scouted deer all preseason, and chased bucks all hunting season, it’s about time to go in and find those dropped racks from the bucks who went unharvested. This is the time of year you can travel into the sacred places these bucks travel, or even better, where they bed. Mike discusses finding places to search for sheds, what equipment you should bring, strategy to increase your odds, ideal weather, ideal time of year, and even secrets to covering the most ground. Mike doesn’t let any stone unturned and his insight will no doubt leave you with the knowledge and know how to get the most out of your “miles for piles” adventure!

This podcast series covers several aspects of living an outdoor lifestyle which provides guidance tips, stories, learning lessons, and the encouragement one may need to get out and do it yourself.

Thank you so much for listening and for your support! 

“Get into the outdoors and God bless.” -Mike

If you or someone you know finds value in connecting with other outdoors people, please drop us a line and we will get you plugged in.

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On this episode of ‘Network Outdoors The Podcast’ Brandon Malson and Sterling Peay, owner of Texas Renegade Outfitters, dig into the amazing waterfowl migration and hunting opportunities in Texas.

Sterling is a wealth of knowledge! He shares his thoughts on migration numbers, species in abundance, bird movement and feeding behaviors. They talk about how to factor in weather conditions when choosing fields to hunt, what to look for while scouting, how to setup in the morning before sunrise, and what to adjust if birds are deciding not to commit to your original spread.

Each week him and his team take clients out chasing the beautiful, fully plumed puddle ducks and divers. Large migrations of snow geese, blues, specklebellies and sandhill cranes are present as well.

Thank you so much for listening and for your support!

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On this series episode of 'The Best Season Is Now Podcast' Mike Buckman talks late season whitetail deer hunting.

Late season can be tough because of the amount of pressure the deer have seen during the earlier months - but boy can efforts pay off this time of year if you still have a tag to punch! Mike talks about movement patterns based on feeding habits, mating rituals, bedding, home range changes, ideal hunting times to not burn out spots, and what to look for regardless of weather. He provides some tips and tricks to be successful, staying warm, and getting into areas you may not have been able to get into earlier in the season.

This podcast series covers several aspects of living an outdoor lifestyle which provides guidance tips, stories, learning lessons, and the encouragement one may need to get out and do it yourself.

Thank you so much for listening and for your support! 

“Get into the outdoors and God bless.” -Mike

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On this episode of ‘Network Outdoors The Podcast’ Brandon Malson and Mike Mitchell (President of Standard Coating in metro-Detroit and Corporate Member of Network Outdoors) dig into the increasing workforce demand and the importance of pulling away to relax, take a breath, and enjoy the great outdoors.

They discuss moving up the corporate ladder, managing leadership teams, elk, mule deer, and antelope hunting, the importance of taking a break, fishing, meeting others who are likeminded, navigating operational stress, the importance to never stop moving and learning after retirement, and much more.

Thank you so much for listening and for your support!

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On this very first series episode of 'The Best Season Is Now Podcast' Mike Buckman digs into where his passion for the outdoor lifestyle sparked from, why the name of the podcast is so fitting, the different seasons he focuses on, and what to expect on future episodes. 

Mike has acquired a number of skills from incredible mentors over the 30+ years he’s been at it. This has led him to spending countless hours in the woods, waters and countryside. Everything from trapping and fur trade to public land deer and turkey hunting to fly fishing, crabbing, gardening, horses, cooking wild game, and much more.

This podcast series covers several aspects of living an outdoor lifestyle which provides guidance tips, stories, learning lessons, and the encouragement one may need to get out and do it yourself.

Thank you so much for listening and for your support! 

“Get into the outdoors and God bless.” -Mike

If you or someone you know finds value in connecting with other outdoors people, please drop us a line and we will get you plugged in.

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On this episode of 'Network Outdoors The Podcast' Brandon Malson speaks with Karly Rolls (@karly__betty), avid waterfowler, big game hunter, SCI leader, business women, angler, and hunting mentor, about getting new hunters and new anglers out into the wild. 

Aside from spending her days dialed into the family business, Karly dedicates her time to all things outdoors. This past year she brought out an incredible number of men, women, and youth to harvest their very first animal. And if she couldn’t take them herself she made connections to other mentors for many more. 

Karly shares stories of how she got into the outdoors, some tips for taking out new people, cooking duck, an amazing story about her grizzly bear hunt in the Alaskan tundra, and much more!

You definitely won’t want to miss this one!

ANNOUNCEMENT: 
A new chapter of Network Outdoors will be starting Wednesday 2/28 at 5pm at the Grand Blanc Huntsman Club in Grand Blanc, MI. Karly and Brandon will be there and invite all you who will be in the area that day. Look out for further information on our social channels and email updates.

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On this episode of 'Network Outdoors The Podcast' Brandon Malson recaps parts of 2023 and gets excited for the new year!

We powered through our 2nd year as a growing network and 2024 is here. New goals, new adventures, new chapters, new partnerships, and A LOT to be grateful for. Kicking off this new year we have 5 new chapters opening up starting in February, a Sandhill Crane hunt in Texas, rabbit and goose hunting in Michigan, predator hunting, ice fishing, pheasant, non-profit shoots, beaver trapping, and much more all in this first quarter! 

Brandon also shares a story he’ll never forget from deer hunting the rut this past year, new activities him and others in the network are getting into, and a sneak peak into upcoming topics that will be covered on the podcast and YouTube channel.

It’s amazing what the outdoors does for us as individuals. Imagine what it can do for your business and our communities!

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On this episode of 'Network Outdoors The Podcast' Brandon Malson and Mike Buckman take a deep dive into late season hunting strategies and deer behavior patterns during the months of December & January. 

Mature bucks have ran themselves ragged and doe have been getting chased for months now. Mike shares specific numbers to track, bedding choice, home ranges, what to look for early season to predict late season rut timing, weather patterns, access strategies, feeding sources, trail cameras, moon phase tracking, and much more!

ANNOUNCEMENT: 
A 2nd Network Outdoors podcast series will be kicking off each week on Tuesday’s where Mike will be discussing advanced tips, tricks, strategies, and methods for all things hunting, fishing and trapping. He has learned first hand from the best and experienced an incredible amount of success over the past 30 years in the woods and waterways. He’ll be sharing all he knows week to week. Be sure to tune in!

If you or someone you know finds value in connecting with other outdoors people, please drop us a line and we will get you plugged in.

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