Preying Man Podcast

Preying Man Podcast

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Preying Man Podcast episodes

  • Ep15 - Elk Season Retrospection
    On this episode we each look back at our experiences from the 2017 archery elk season and what we took away from it (besides meat for the freezer for one). Join us as we discuss the best and worst of the tactics and gear deployed and some new lessons learned, plus one amusing poop story.  Thanks for listening.
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    1 hr 10 min
  • Ep14 - Fly Fishing Business with Watershed Fly Shop's Troy Haselip
    Join us as we discover what it's like to own and operate a fly fishing shop in the Pacific Northwest.  We sit down with Troy Haselip, owner of Watershed Fly Shop in Corvallis Oregon (541-207-3790), and dive into the decision to open a brick and mortar fishing business.  Topics included: What's more important, fly location or presentation; reasons to buy local; passion that fuels a business and much more. 
    http://www.watershedflyshop.comhttp://theKrave.net
    1 hr 33 min
  • Ep14 - Fly Fishing Business with Watershed Fly Shop’s Troy Haselip

    Join us as we discover what it's like to own and operate a fly fishing shop in the Pacific Northwest.  We sit down with Troy Haselip, owner of Watershed Fly Shop in Corvallis Oregon (541-207-3790), and dive into the decision to open a brick and mortar fishing business.  Topics included: What's more important, fly location or presentation; reasons to buy local; passion that fuels a business and much more. 


    http://www.watershedflyshop.com
    http://theKrave.net

    1 hr 33 min
  • Ep13 - Ravin Crossbows
    Go to http://theKrave.net to watch the video version... On this episode of The KRAVE we visit with Ravin Crossbow's Adam Ganske at their headquarters in Superior, Wisconsin and get the full run down on the baddest new crossbows on the market. Join us as we learn about the safety and technological features of the R9 and R15 crossbows and see first hand how and why they are so deadly accurate. We also get the meaning behind one of the coolest brand names in the outdoor industry. When you're afield with one of these it's definitely "Time to Prey". Even if you’re not a crossbow hunter, it’s impossible to ignore the Ravin. Thanks for listening!
    http://RavinCrossbows.com | Facebook & Instagram: @ravincrossbows
    02:03 - Guest intro (and the bathroom needs attention)  04:15 - What the heck is Ravin? The new kid on the block  08:00 - Issues with most crossbows and how Ravin addresses them  10:46 - Helicoil explained. Take the spiral staircase to success  13:00 - Trac-Trigger system explained. Ravin does everything possible to help you keep your digits  16:17 - PowerStroke explained. Ravin does more with less  19:15 - No Rail? No problem. Ravin’s Frictionless Flight System improves accuracy, extends string and serving life all while looking good  22:42 - The most overlooked part on the Ravin? The trigger. It’s perfect, so don’t touch it. We also discuss arrow weight, kinetic energy and momentum still carried at 100 yards  26:45 - The Ravin arrow and nock. When the hell will lighted nocks be available?  33:43 - R9 and R15 don't really mean anything. RAVIN on the other hand has an awesome meaning. Cool enough to get it tattooed on your body?  35:06 - Accessories and what you get in your new bundle of joy  39:45 - Pressing and general maintenance of your crossbow. Things to definitely NOT do  42:07 - Every company has hurdles  44:17 - Versa-Draw cocking and de-cocking demonstration  49:25 - Where to find and follow Ravin
    51 min
  • Ep12 part 2 - The truth about hunting with your spouse. A candid conversation with Brett and Laura Gesh
    Enjoy part 2 of the Brett and Laura Gesh interview.  Here we dive into the reality of hunting with that special someone.  TV presents a pretty picture of hunting with your best friend, but we peel back the layers of hunting the backcountry for days on end with someone.  Topics discussed: things that get really annoying, stealing the other person’s food, sleeping in, who shoots first, motivating each other, being an asshole, vacation usage and much more.  Tips, tactics and things to avoid when heading out to the bush are discussed.
    57 min
  • Ep12 part 1 - So you want to be a Guide...(Interview with Brett and Laura Gesh of BiteFinders)
    Join the Krave team as we converse with seasoned Alaska and Pacific Northwest Guide Brett Gesh and his lovely wife Laura Gesh.  In this episode, we find out what it takes to be get started, gain (and keep) clientele, what to expect on and off the water and more importantly, how to stay married!  Sit back and enjoy as we hear remarkable stories from Brett and Laura ranging from strange requests on the guide boat to converting a liberal, hippie, vegetarian into a bowhunting carnivore!  This is a two-part episode.
    0:00 – Intros. Someone dedicates an odd thing to science.  Competitive eating reveal.
    5:19 – Brett and Laura intro themselves.  Hippie, liberal, vegetarians and super rich outdoor guides.
    11:52 – Becoming a guide.  The good the bad, the ugly. Bribing your teachers to get out of class.  The allure of the Kenai River in Alaska.
    19:44 – Culture of the guides.  Money management and fist fights.
    28:52 - Athletes wanted. Confidence in your skills.  Let’s face it…it’s being cocky. 
    36:10 – Side drifting explained.  People that know more than the guide (They think). Yelling at clients.
    44:38 – The wife of a guide.  Better not wait up…
    46:26 – Advice to youngsters that are thinking about guiding.
    51:00 - Brett just wants to roast a S’more.
    54:33 – The clients have changed, but the prices haven’t.
    101:11 – The etiquette of being a guide.
    104:25 – Weirdest thing experienced while guiding   Sex and Grizzly Bears.
    108:27 – WYR -
    1 hr 14 min
  • Ep12 part 1 - So you want to be a Guide…(Interview with Brett and Laura Gesh of BiteFinders)

    Join the Krave team as we converse with seasoned Alaska and Pacific Northwest Guide Brett Gesh and his lovely wife Laura Gesh.  In this episode, we find out what it takes to be get started, gain (and keep) clientele, what to expect on and off the water and more importantly, how to stay married!  Sit back and enjoy as we hear remarkable stories from Brett and Laura ranging from strange requests on the guide boat to converting a liberal, hippie, vegetarian into a bowhunting carnivore!  This is a two-part episode.


    0:00 – Intros. Someone dedicates an odd thing to science.  Competitive eating reveal.


    5:19 – Brett and Laura intro themselves.  Hippie, liberal, vegetarians and super rich outdoor guides.


    11:52 – Becoming a guide.  The good the bad, the ugly. Bribing your teachers to get out of class.  The allure of the Kenai River in Alaska.


    19:44 – Culture of the guides.  Money management and fist fights.


    28:52 - Athletes wanted. Confidence in your skills.  Let’s face it…it’s being cocky. 


    36:10 – Side drifting explained.  People that know more than the guide (They think). Yelling at clients.


    44:38 – The wife of a guide.  Better not wait up…


    46:26 – Advice to youngsters that are thinking about guiding.


    51:00 - Brett just wants to roast a S’more.


    54:33 – The clients have changed, but the prices haven’t.


    101:11 – The etiquette of being a guide.


    104:25 – Weirdest thing experienced while guiding   Sex and Grizzly Bears.


    108:27 – WYR -

    1 hr 14 min
  • Ep11 - Muckdogs Deer Recovery Service
    On this episode we sit down with a true conservationist hero. Dean Muthig of MuckDog’s Deer Recovery Service discusses the business of tracking and finding deer for hunters in need. We dive into what deer season is like in Wisconsin for a deer tracker and his dogs. Further topics include dog breeds, good and bad shot placement, hunters' egos, poor decision making, legalities of tracking and much more. Sit back and enjoy this truly educational and fun conversation with one of the premier trackers in the Midwest.
    Follow Muckdogs on Facebook: @MuckdogsDeerRecoveryService
    00:00 – Intros: Bowhunting leads to tracking dogs, tracking dogs gets you out of bowhunting 05:00 – Where does the name “Muckdogs” come from? 08:50 – Getting into tracking dogs and “Earn a Buck” explained 12:48 – Deano explains his crew. Bavarian Mountain Scent Hound. Like a big Weiner Dog 15:20 – Trust the dog…always. They’re better than you 21:20 – Not every dog is created equal 25:15 – They’re not cold, just excited 25:50 – A stroll through a typical call out 29:53 – variables. They’re all around you 33:19 – “Um, that’s not my deer” Also, How Dean got his first dog 37:05 – Legalities of tracking 43:39 – Frienemies: The Dog Tracking community explained. Also, Dean is a nonprofit type of tracker 49:15 – Story time with Uncle Dean. Dogs are not robots (in case you were wondering) 52:00 – Gun hunters vs bow hunters. We all suck 54:53 – What’s the biggest reason Dean gets called? Bad shots and broadheads discussed. Trust your gut 01:05:00 Men’s ego issue and the perfect shot 1:14:00 – Funny / Odd track jobs 1:23:30 – Predator issues while trackin’ 1:28:40 – find a tracker near you
    1 hr 42 min
  • Ep10 part2 - Elevation Fitness Training's Courtney LeVesque & Steven Dahn
    On this episode we are joined by Courtney LeVesque and Steven Dahn, owners of Elevation Fitness Training and Bowtech Embassadors. On part two we get the scoop on how fitness applies to the outdoors and the one workout every hunter should do.
    http://elevationfitnesstraining.com | Instagram & Facebook: @elevationfitnesstraining
    00:00:00 - The one workout everyone should do   00:03:12 - Does being in good shape make you a better hunter?  00:17:19 - Growth and image of women in archery  and hunting  00:28:52 - Training for GO not show  00:38:02 - Would You Rather?  00:43:07 - Bowtech Ambassadors  00:46:36 - Contact info for Courtney & Steven and Elevation Fitness Training  00:49:56 - Are hunters athletes?  00:55:46 - What we learned
    1 hr 2 min
  • Ep10 part2 - Elevation Fitness Training’s Courtney LeVesque & Steven Dahn

    On this episode we are joined by Courtney LeVesque and Steven Dahn, owners of Elevation Fitness Training and Bowtech Embassadors. On part two we get the scoop on how fitness applies to the outdoors and the one workout every hunter should do.


    http://elevationfitnesstraining.com | Instagram & Facebook: @elevationfitnesstraining


    00:00:00 - The one workout everyone should do   
    00:03:12 - Does being in good shape make you a better hunter?  
    00:17:19 - Growth and image of women in archery  and hunting  
    00:28:52 - Training for GO not show  
    00:38:02 - Would You Rather?  
    00:43:07 - Bowtech Ambassadors  
    00:46:36 - Contact info for Courtney & Steven and Elevation Fitness Training  
    00:49:56 - Are hunters athletes?  
    00:55:46 - What we learned  

    1 hr 2 min

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Can’t seem to get enough of the outdoors? Neither can we! Join the Preying Man crew as we experience and discuss the best (and worst) of the outdoors. Topics include archery; big and small game hunting; fly and other fishing techniques for bass, trout, steelhead and panfish, among other outdoor recreation.