Sportsmen's Empire - Whitetail Hunting

In this episode of the Hunting Gear podcast, Dan Johnson and Ricky Brule discuss their bow setups, arrow choices, and fletching preferences. They also touch on the importance of quality components and the impact of technology on the price of hunting gear. The conversation highlights the significance of customer service and how companies handle product issues. They also explore the benefits of helical fletching and the stability it provides during arrow flight. Overall, the discussion emphasizes the importance of confidence in one's gear choices and the need for personal experimentation to find the right setup. In this conversation, Dan Johnson and Ricky Brule discuss their preferences and experiences with different archery gear. They cover topics such as arrow weight, FOC (front of center), kinetic energy, broadheads, and arrow rests. They also touch on the advantages and disadvantages of single-pin sights versus multi-pin sights. Overall, the conversation provides insights into the factors that archers consider when choosing their gear and the importance of finding what works best for individual preferences and hunting situations.

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Learning new training methods makes you a better handler. Heath dives into several questions he’s been asked over the past month. If you want to hear the secret to success it’s in this training-packed episode.

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In this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles podcast, Dan Johnson interviews Eric Barber from Vortex Optics. They discuss hunting strategies for September and out-of-state trips. Eric shares his approach to hunting in September, focusing on the shift in deer behavior and the importance of speed scouting and being mobile. They also discuss Eric's upcoming out-of-state trips to South Dakota and Wisconsin, and how he plans to locate deer and set up in new areas. They cover topics such as finding water sources, identifying deer concentrations, and using decoys. They also discuss the challenges of hunting public land and dealing with limited access and time constraints. Eric emphasizes the importance of being aggressive and making informed decisions based on available intel. They also touch on the mental pressure and time crunch that hunters often feel towards the end of a hunt.

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In this conversation, Chris and Angelo sit with Chris’s buddy Kevin K to discuss competitive archery and its relation to hunting archery. Kevin shares his background in archery and how he got into competitive shooting. They talk about the importance of mental preparation and the challenges of shooting in big competitions. 

The Boys also discuss the significance of anchor points and the importance of consistency in form. They touch on the practice and preparation required for both competition and hunting, including the use of timers and the need to adapt to different scenarios. The guys also mention the benefits of shooting at 3D courses and replicating realistic hunting scenarios. In this part of the conversation, Kevin and your hosts discuss the differences between training for target shooting and hunting. They emphasize the importance of training for longer durations and always leaving the dog or shooter wanting more. They also discuss the challenges of transitioning from target shooting to hunting, including the unpredictability of hunting scenarios and the need for quick and accurate shots. 

Maybe most importantly, your hosts go on to ask Kevin about the importance of mental preparation and the pre-shot and post-shot processes. They also discuss the differences in gear requirements for target shooting and hunting, including draw weight, comfort, and forgiveness. In this portion of their chat, Kevin discusses the differences between the arrows he uses for competition shooting and hunting. The conversation also touches on the importance of broadhead selection and shot placement for hunting success.

To wrap things up, Kevin shares his advice for beginners and veterans, emphasizing the importance of practice and confidence. Lastly, Kevin talks about his fly fishing company, Bonnie Brook Fly Co., and his passion for fly fishing. He has some BEAUTIFUL new flies out and available for sale VERY SOON! Be sure to visit his website and check them out! 

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In this episode, I talk with Greg Strunak. Greg is a bowhunter who resides in western PA. Greg hunts in both Pennsylvania and Ohio. He has recently become obsessed with managing his family's small farm for deer hunting. Greg and I talk about some of the management practices that he implements on his small family farm to keep deer on his property. Greg focuses on creating bedding areas, travel corridors and food plots. He has implemented a select cut to improve the habitat in the wooded portion of their property, and he talks about the impact that had on the deer movement. He also uses a tractor to maintain these travel corridors in the off season. Greg emphasizes the importance of timing and waiting for the right weather conditions before hunting the prime locations on his farm. They talk about the types of seeds they use, the benefits of creating bedding areas, and the impact of acorn crops on day time deer activity on food plot sites. They also share their archery rituals and preparations for hunting season. Overall, they emphasize the importance of creating diverse habitats and practicing good shot placement. Thanks for listening!

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On this episode of Huntavore, Nick calls up good friend Nate Roseveld of the Michigan Wild Podcast. Nate recently dug in deep to the new Michigan deer hunting regulations on one of his episodes, and Nick wanted to get a better understanding. From the looks of things, the DNR is in need of some meat hunters. Does are up, harvests are down, its time we fill those freezers once again, on this episode of Huntavore.

Nick and Nate Roosevelt discuss the upcoming hunting season in Michigan and the recent changes in legislation regarding deer hunting. They talk about the importance of shooting does to manage the deer population and the challenges of getting hunters to embrace doe harvest. They also touch on the concerns about the National Resources Commission making decisions that could impact the deer herd and the need for hunters to adapt to these changes. Overall, the conversation highlights the need for education, communication, and collaboration among hunters to ensure the sustainability of the deer population. In this conversation, Nate and Nick discuss the importance of shooting does in deer hunting. They emphasize the need to make killing does cool again and encourage young hunters to start with shooting does. They also discuss the challenges of managing the deer population, including the impact of CWD and the need for testing before donating deer meat. The conversation concludes with a discussion about their recent pig hunting trip and plans for cooking and sharing the wild pork.

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In this episode of the Migration Waterfowl Podcast, host Brian Halbleib interviews Roland Cortez, a waterfowl guide from Louisiana. They discuss topics such as the recent waterfowl population survey results, the impact of invasive plant species on duck habitat, Roland's journey into waterfowl hunting and guiding, his experiences in different hunting locations, and his passion for duck calling competitions. Roland also shares tips for improving duck calling and offers insights into the hunting opportunities in Louisiana.

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On this episode of The Nomadic Outdoorsman, Dan talks with Bryan Dean, the owner and founder of Shotz Ammunition about what it takes to meet a need in the outdoors space and create a product that will benefit hunters for generations to come.

Brian Dean shares the story of how Shotz Ammo came about, driven by the need for affordable and accessible ammunition for his kids' hunting adventures. He discusses the importance of passing on the hunting tradition to the next generation and the challenges of finding affordable 410 ammo. Brian and his brother-in-law developed their own 410 ammo and launched Shotz Ammunition, which has been well-received by the waterfowl hunting community. They emphasize the importance of building relationships with landowners and being respectful of the land. North Dakota is praised for its abundant wildlife and diverse hunting opportunities. In this conversation, Bryan discusses the science behind their innovative shotgun shells and the impact they have on waterfowl hunting. He explains how their shells, called Pulverizers, deliver a kinetic trauma blow to ducks and geese, resulting in a high kill rate. Bryan also emphasizes the importance of customer service and building relationships with outfitters and hunters. He shares his personal goals of hunting caribou and creating memorable hunting experiences with his children.

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In this episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman, Mitch is joined by his buddy Cole Seitzinger, who talks about balancing family life with hunting and his transition to hunting with a saddle. The balancing act requires Cole to be specific with his time to allow success; the saddle helps with his time efficiency. The conversation begins with the pros and cons of saddle hunting and the impact of content creation on the hunting experience. From here, Cole breaks down the hunt for his 2023 PA buck.

Cole was able to harvest this buck on the first sit of the year at this property. He had not hunted it for 3 seasons, in fact the previous sit he also arrowed his largest PA buck to date. Cole shares the ins and outs of learning the timing of the properties he hunts, and how he had to make an adjustment after missing the best time at another property. This is part one of two, tune in next week when Cole breaks down his trip to Illinois where he arrowed a bruiser!

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On today's episode, Jacob runs through a list of whitetail season chores that you may want to take care of in prep for the season as whitetail seasons begin to open across the country this month and next. As you know, when the season opens, you don't want to dedicate any amount of time to activities that could or should have been taken care of during the off season...so now is your chance to take note and get these items done before it's too late. For example, last minute property access and networking, thanking current private access owners, shooting your broadheads, setting up cams on potential feed trees, and other potential chores. Let's get this stuff done and set up the season for success! 

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