Sportsmen's Empire - Whitetail Hunting

Steve’s guest is Tennessean T. L. Jones. Many of Jones’ friends know him as Tracey. Tracey is a third-generation houndsman and bear hunter. He is also an ordained Baptist minister and a newly-published author. He appears as our guest in this episode because he is a great speaker and an altogether interesting fellow on many subjects. Tracey has written a unique book titled The Old Men. Born in 1970 in East Tennessee, much of his boyhood was spent in the company of old men, farming, hunting, fishing and as he puts it, “loafering” in the Appalachian Mountains. Jones’ book consists of eighty-four essays representing conversations with the old men of his experience that help boys become men. Steve and Tracey are longtime friends. They share a love for the Plott Hound and much of the conversation in this episode centers upon their experiences with the special old houndsmen in their lives. For Steve, it’s the many years he hunted with his dad. For Jones, the experiences with his dad and his grandfather continue to inspire his pastoral work and his writing. Each attribute their attitudes and accomplishments to the good sense to listen to the old men. Whether you are young or old, you are bound to find something to enjoy in this unique episode.

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In this episode of the Hunting Gear podcast, Dan Johnson speaks with Nate Sellers from Average Jack Archery about troubleshooting archery equipment. They discuss the mechanics of bows, the importance of proper measurements, and the significance of shooting through paper for accuracy. Nate shares insights on grip pressure, structural issues in bows, and the tuning of arrows and broadheads. The conversation also covers the impact of fletching and arrow weight on performance, the challenges of tuning different broadhead types, and the importance of understanding the third axis for accurate shooting. Finally, Nate offers practical tips for archers to improve their skills and confidence before the hunting season.

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On this episode of Michigan Wild, Nate Rozeveld and Kevin Vistisen dive into the world of deer hunting, sharing personal stories about youth hunting experiences, the importance of quality butchers, and the dynamics of hunting on public versus private land. They discuss the evolution of hunting techniques, the role of ground blinds, and the significance of tradition in hunting culture. Kevin also shares insights from his podcasting journey (Deer Hunter Podcast) and the innovations in deer hunting products (DH3), while expressing his future goals in hunting and the importance of community in the hunting world.

Kevin's company DH3 is a synthetic scrape system that has a proven track record. Nate has been using the product the last two years with great success. Making mock scrapes is another tool in the arsenal that can help fellow deer hunters getting deer into bow range. This applies to the avid hunter looking to tag a mature buck or a new hunter looking to punch their first tag. Kevin also is launching a new camo pattern and that presale is going live in the upcoming weeks.

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On this episode of Huntavore. Nick chats with Anna Borgman of Chaos Farms. Anna and her boyfriend Jesse took a huge leap in starting their own custom exempt shop. Butchering animals for the community and processing wild game for hunters. Nick and Anna talk shop for a while, as we hear the story of how Chaos came to be. Nick asks some butchering specific questions as he prepares his garage for deer. Anna lays out what would be ideal for hunters to do, before bringing their animals to processing. A lot of info here to digest on this episode of Huntavore.

Anna Borgman, owner of Chaos Farm and Butchering in Montana, discusses her journey as a small business owner in the domestic and wild game slaughter industry. She emphasizes the importance of taking care of the meat from the moment of harvest, including leaving the hide on to protect the meat and being mindful of cleanliness. Anna also talks about the challenges and rewards of offering sausage making services and the need for proper equipment like grinders and stuffers. She shares her passion for providing high-quality cuts of meat to her customers and the importance of pre-planning and careful butchering techniques. In this conversation, Anna Borgman and Nick Otto discuss the process of setting up a shop for meat processing. They talk about designing the shop layout, using hoists and cutting tables, and the importance of having a dedicated space for processing. They also discuss the use of chemicals for cleaning and sanitizing, the importance of sharp knives, and the satisfaction of providing high-quality meat to customers. Anna shares her favorite meal, which is slow-braised beef cheeks.

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The Wing and Tail Boys are back with their 6th episode to break down what their typical day in the woods looks like, starting with the night-before-preparation. They begin the episode with a shoutout to their friend Kevin Creeley who found success in his opening weekend hunt. With his harvest, he’s on the board with the first leg of the #TriStateTrifecta down. Congrats big dawg!! The boys then go on to discuss what their last week has looked like leading up to New Jersey’s opening weekend. Chris is finishing up wrapping his gear in cloth tape to help silence it up. Angelo is primed and ready to try out some new gear upgrades including his first hunt with a camera. 

After the hosts catch you up on their week past, they start to break down what a typical day of hunting looks like starting with the physical and mental prep the night prior. Chris follows a very rigid scent-control regiment including the use of scent detergents, scent covers, and ozone generators. Angelo on the other hand doesn’t utilize any scent control at all. Instead, he prefers to use the wind to his advantage when both hanging a stand and spot-and-stalking. What they both agree on, however, is the mental preparation leading into the hunt. The boys go on to break down their entire process including the walk in, scouting, changing up the plan, climbing, hanging their sets, and setting up their cameras.

Angelo and Chris continue to discuss some things they like to do in the stand to pass the time as the hours progress. Chris touches on how he uses the camera as a tool in the tree both to remain occupied as well as a tool to see what’s going on without having to use his eyes. The boys also talk about the camaraderie of hunting and different ways to share the moment. For most of us, the people you first call from the tree are the most important to you whether it be your mother or father, brother or sister, or your husband or wife. Lastly, the Boys make sure to give a BIG shoutout to their wives for their support. 

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On this episode, host Brian Halbleib talks with Ryan Burnett from South Carolina. Ryan is a co-founder of Pattern Pros, a company that provides variety shot shell boxes that allow you to try different shotgun rounds without having to buy a full box of each type. They discuss his hunting background and early experiences with waterfowl hunting in Washington and California. He talks about the differences between the west coast and South Carolina, where he currently resides. He highlights the challenges and opportunities of hunting in South Carolina and the prevalence of wood ducks in the area. We wrap up the conversation with Ryan explaining the concept behind Pattern Pros and their innovative approach to offering boxes with multiple shell types.

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On this episode of The Nomadic Outdoorsman, Dan and his hunting buddies do a full breakdown of the last 11 days pursuing moose, caribou, bear and wolves in Alaska’s interior.

Dan along with several buddies attempted to tackle their first ever interior hunt in Alaska for almost 2 weeks. This episode is full of day to day encounters with animals they had never seen before. Between fresh wolf tracks following them out of an abandoned mining trail to getting checked by Alaskan Fish and Game agents and even a perceived grizzly charge this episode is all about their crazy trip and the opportunities they never thought would happen. Dan, Austin and Jason have been hunting together for several years but when they decided to take on one of the most sought after hunts in North America they had no idea what to expect or what they’d be getting into. Between being surrounded by the 40 Mile Caribou herd and hanging out on the side of the road watching the Northern Lights dancing overhead this will be a trip they never forget. With a few tags still in their pockets the question isn’t if they will be back but how soon they will make it happen again.

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In this episode I talk with Mitchel Shirk, the host of the Pennsylvania Woodsman podcast. Mitchell and I discuss "working the kinks out" in early season and diving back into your deer hunting routine. We talk about some of the silly mistakes that we'll make early into the fall before we get "dialed back in". We discuss some early season food sources that we like to hunt from acorns to ag fields and food plots. We also discuss our personal experiences regarding deer's acorn species preference. Mitchell talks about his experience with deer feeding on ag food sources and the correlation between time of year and drought vs wet conditions and the impact that it has on their feeding patterns. We share some of our goals and ambitions for the upcoming season as well. Overall a really fun conversation with Mitchell. Thanks for listening!!

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In today's episode, Jacob has returned from his Colorado elk hunt and reports that he was in fact bluff charged by a bull moose. He was not harmed...but neither were any elk during this hunt unfortunately. That said, there were some key themes and key takeaways from the hunt that Jacob addresses. Notably, how his mindset evolved and how he maintained a focus on the journey, demonstrated patience, and held a high level of confidence despite in the field set backs. He also shares how he found elk and created shot opportunities despite the low elk density and the fact that the elk were not bugling a great deal. Lastly, Jacob shares how his thoughts on solo elk hunting have evolved. 

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In this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles podcast, host Dan Johnson and guest Alex Gyllstrom discuss the challenges and strategies of bow hunting, particularly in relation to family responsibilities, scouting, and understanding the role of thermals in hunting success. They share personal experiences and insights on navigating the complexities of hunting in states like Kansas and Iowa, the importance of observation, and adapting plans in the field. The conversation emphasizes the need for efficiency and the joy of the hunting process.

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