Painted Arrow Podcast

What does it look like to learn how to hunt without someone showing you the ropes? In this episode, Nate sits down with an old college friend, Austin Elam, to talk about his journey as a self-taught hunter and everything that comes with figuring it out on your own.

From learning the ins and outs of hunting to gaining experience in the field, Austin shares his perspective on what it takes to become a better hunter through trial and error, time spent outdoors, and a willingness to learn. Nate and Austin reminisce about their college days while diving into hunting stories, lessons learned, and the experiences that have shaped Austin into the hunter he is today.

Whether you're a seasoned whitetail hunter or just getting started, this conversation is a reminder that there's more than one way to learn how to hunt. Sometimes, the best lessons come from getting out there, making mistakes, and figuring things out for yourself.

Join us for a Whitetail Edge Ohio podcast! In this episode the boys talk deer with Javin Mullet and Joe Burkholder of the Whitetail Edge crew, and the stories of the deer that are already down this season. This is one you won't want to miss.

Hello and welcome back to the Painted Arrow Podcast! In this pod Nate and Dev talk about the current state of hunting in Southern Michigan, and their upcoming trip to Ohio to hopefully get at some deer! If you're a midwestern hunter this isn't one you want to miss!

Welcome back to the Painted Arrow Podcast! In this truck pod Nate and his dad Jeff talk fishing, both the stories of the past, and the ones yet to come! Make sure that you tune in for this family affair!

If you've been following along with the Painted Arrow Podcast, you know that EHD has decimated the deer herd in our hometown and the surrounding areas. We know the facts, we've seen the effects, but it's left many asking, "now what?". In this episode Nate and Devin dig into what this all means for this deer season, and how they are planning to tackle this unexpected turn of events.

Welcome to the second episode where we dig in deep to the troubling issue of EHD in southern Michigan, and the impact it is currently having on the deer herd.

Join Nate and Devin as they talk through their real world findings, and discuss what this disease might mean for both this hunting season, and seasons still to come.

EHD has finally made its way into Michigan, and the impact on the deer herd is already being felt.

In this episode, Nate and Devin sit down to talk about EHD, what it means for Michigan’s whitetail population, and the reports of significant deer mortality across the state.

They also talk about what this could mean for deer hunting in Michigan moving forward, how a major die-off can affect local deer numbers, and what hunters, landowners, and the hunting community should be paying attention to.

EHD is something Michigan hunters have worried about for years, and now it's here. The guys have an honest conversation about the potential impact on the Michigan deer herd and what comes next.

In this podcast, Nate and Trav discuss what they learned from their recent Youtube video comparing and contrasting different styles of mock scrapes. If you are getting geared up for the season, and looking for ways to pattern and identify deer on your property, this is a good one to tune in for!

Join Nate and Devin as they discuss what is in the works for the 2026 whitetail season here in Michigan, both the highs and the lows.

Join Nate and Devin as they get interviewed on Jake Hofer's podcast, The Land Podcast!