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Today I'm joined by turkey hunter and author Steve Smith! Steve has a passion for hunting turkeys and introducing new hunters to the spring woods. In this interview we chat about his book which is the title of this episode and we talk about a lot of crazy turkey hunts that aren't in his book too! We also discuss setting up on roosted turkeys and how Steve has found some success over the years. 

This is a fun one. If you enjoy please leave a rating and review and be sure to share it on social media with your friends!

You can purchase Steve's book here: https://www.amazon.com/30-Years-Chasing-Turkeys-Stories-ebook/dp/B08JGPTJY8/?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w=RdZKJ&pf_rd_p=91202c6f-1c11-4e3d-b51a-3af958cedd30&pf_rd_r=234SSS9XX9NQGS07KCCC&pd_rd_r=446992c2-b5f6-4c8d-906a-c07b0d1ff8c7&pd_rd_wg=hySTs&ref_=aufs_ap_sc_dsk

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Good day mates! I am happy to have back on the show two of my friends from Australia Joel Fulton and Daniel Mummery. These two joined forces a couple weeks back in the attempt to get Daniel his first fallow deer. We hear that story along with Joel's more recent adventures. Also get to hear about Joel's mission trip/hunt near Moldova which borders Ukraine. Great guys, great conversation, plenty of laughs, and as always...some great stories. 

To check out Daniel's Youtube Channel click here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfZ9dL2LB4YY5J4JvorRNog

And to see Joel's amazing antler chandelier business, Rapid Effects, click here: http://rapideffects.com.au/natural-antler-lighting/

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Today I'm rejoined by Ben Hodgkins from Maine.  Ben came on in 2020 to share stories from his first 4 years of hunting where he successfully took 11 deer. We pick back up and here what's been happening in the woods since then. Some pretty exciting and good stories from Ben! Hope you enjoy!

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Today I'm joined by Rob Bartlebaugh and his 13 year old son Bo to talk all things turkeys! Bo is a 3 time Grand National Champion, 5 time PA State Champion, and Ohio & Virginia State Champion Turkey Caller. Rob makes calls and Bo is a part of the KT Team Pro Staff. 

Today we hear some of their favorite experiences traveling to multiple states and hunting long beards. They have some great stories!

Be sure to check out Bo's signature t-shirt here: https://thektteam.org/apparel/

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Today I'm joined by good friends and fellow Shedding Light Outdoor members Travis Shirer and Josh Castle. We cover the topic of filming hunts and offer our experience and ideas on it. We cover:
-Why we film
- Film Styles
- B-Roll
- Gear
- Setup
- Executing both shots
- Editing
And a lot more! If you'd like to check out our YouTube Channel you can do so here to get a flavor of how we edit and tell stories: 
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEM91LJlVbzSDEOmVKJBo_Q

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We have a great guest and some great stories today! Cahir comes on to talk about his life as a hunter. How he came in and out of hunting and rediscovered a passion for it...specifically public land hog and deer hunting in Texas. Cahir has some incredible stories that I know you'll enjoy! 

If you enjoy the podcast and are able to, please help out by leaving a rating and review! 

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"I've always dreamed of going elk hunting". I've heard guys say that all the time yet many have never taken any steps to make that a reality. Why? I think for various reasons usually relating to money, family, and the overwhelming amount of info out there. In this episode I want to breakdown how to begin the process and what you need to understand in order for this to become a reality.

I cover topics like cost (how to pay for it), OTC vs Draw Units, guided hunts vs DIY, lodging, pre-season prep, hunting partners, family concerns, and more. At the end we dive into a deeper topic on the dreams we have of becoming better people.

There are many other resources available and this is just an generalized overview. Hoping it is helpful. Questions? Send me an email at [email protected]

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Today I'm joined by SC native Austin Kirkland and his two sons, Blake and Miles. We dive into the adventures of hunting with kids and having fun in the woods. We hear how the boys got their first deer, how Austin makes it fun for them, and then we dive into Austin's buck stories. One of which includes the incredible collared buck that travelled over 28 miles during the rut. Great family and some amazing stories.  

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Today I'm joined by a good friend Matt Dove for our 150th EPISODE!!! Thanks to everyone who's listened and been a guest on the show. Matt attended the same Christian college I went to and has also worked as an intern at our church. He developed a love for hunting as a kid in North Carolina but wasn't able to get his first deer with a bow until college. Matt talks about that crazy journey and some of the obstacles/people who made that a challenge. Plenty of fun stories from his college days along with his recent transition into hunting public land. 

Matt wraps up with an amazing perspective on how he's learned to manage the passion for deer hunting and keep his priorities straight. 

Matt's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHoYmTKooGuDih5rUoHvxrQ

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Today you are stuck with just me. I talk about two exciting deer hunts from the past two weeks I've been a part of...both in the snow. Fun hunts and hopefully a short episode you'll enjoy.