Sportsmen's Empire - Whitetail Hunting

Today’s show opens with us talking about gear searching on GunBroker.com. Dan daydreams about a new .30-.30 that he’s had his eyes on for a while. We talk about maintenance for our outdoor equipment for this upcoming hunting season, it can get pretty expensive quickly if you’re not careful! Brad talks about putting time in behind the bow in preparation for his upcoming hunting season, he had to swap out his sight but he’s still shooting pretty consistent groups out to 30 yards which is as far as he’ll be shooting on his hunting spot. Brad’s new hunting spot is a tree farm that has some positive outlook for this season, almost like clockwork every afternoon at 6:00 PM it’s a deer party! Brad’s first day in the stand was a super interesting one, deer were absolutely everywhere all evening. He ended up stuck in the stand having to wait until deer cleared out of his area, listen to this episode Sponsored by GunBroker.com to see what showed up after he dropped his bow to the ground!

Next up Brayden goes into his weekend hunting the first cold front of the year. The temperatures were all over the place from sweating when arriving at the stand to cold by night. It seemed like the perfect recipe for a great evening of deer. The only caveat? The wind was all over the place which may have led to a slower evening of deer. Brayden’s new saddle setup caused him a little bit of a headache during the first sit this year but once he fine tunes his new setup it’s going to be super convenient for him, listen in to see what he changed on his setup this year. We talk about the best positions to sit in the tree saddle to be the most comfortable. We all have some interesting ways to get comfy but Dan’s may take the cake. He calls it the koala bear; you absolutely have to tune in to hear his description of this!

Closing out we talk about waterfowl hunting. Brayden and his crew were drawn for an absolute sweet duck hunting spot this year. We talk about just how different duck hunting is in different parts of the country and how everyone seems to hunt ducks a little differently. We talk about how waterfowl hunting is a different type of “fun” hunting. It’s often miserable when out in the woods but the good hunts always make good stories afterwards.

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Nate does a solo episode on Michigan Wild this week to recap his last 7 days of bowhunting. Once again this week was filled with its share of drama. Lightning struck twice, 5 days apart, on another mature buck Jake. Nate's son Henry named this deer this summer and is a deer Nate had history with last fall. By October 10th Nate had sent 2 arrows at target bucks and didn't seal the deal. To hear the story of Jake and how the story didn't have a storybook ending once again this week give it a listen. 

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The late season junkie tags one early! This week on the Oklahoma Outdoors Podcast, John tells the story of his early season archery buck he named Stone. John is not a big early season hunter. In fact, he has repeatedly preached how early season is not a good time to hunt for the majority of people out there. But, leave it to mother nature and a buck named stone to make a fool out of him. With drought like conditions, a major storm, and a buck who held on to his summer pattern a little too long, things worked in John's favor only 5 days into the 2023 deer season.

In this episode, John talks about the off season scouting and habitat work that laid the groundwork for his October hunt. With the dynamic of his neighbors changing, John has had to rethink his habitat and property layout. Those changes and a lot of hard work in the spring payed off with a solid buck at 18 yards on October 5th! By far the earliest in the season John has ever tagged a mature buck, or any whitetail for that matter.

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Join us for a conversation with the host of The Edge on Wild TV, and creator of Next Level Hunter gear. Steve discusses his early successes with a bow that led him to becoming who his is today. Steve shares with us a few of is recent hunting stories and also dives into why he does what he does. You don’t want to miss this one!

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On this episode of the Hunting Gear Podcast, Dan gets the inside scoop about a new clothing company, Tuo Hunting Gear. Aaron Ambur, talks about how the company was conceived, why they started with western hunting gear, and when they plan on breaking in the the whitetail category. Tuo believes that their system can compete with any brand on the market from both an affordability and functionality stand point. Another excellent episode coming your way! Enjoy!

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On this week's Deer Season Special bonus episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman, we chat with the leader of the Sportsmen's Empire Podcast Network, Dan Johnson. Dan may work in the outdoor industry, but he is just like the rest of us; family comes first. Mitch and Dan converse over what it's been like to reach milestones in podcasting, such as launching 100 to 1000 episodes, or building a network like the Empire. Then we dive into bowhunting amidst being a husband and father. How do we prioritize our time, and how do we stack the odds in our favor? Lastly, Dan talks about 2 deer that stick in his mind over the years - one that hangs on his wall, another that is a picture within his mind. Great whitetail deer hunting episode for perspective in the busy world we live in!

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On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan is joined by the the host of the "Antler Up" podcast, Jeremy Dinsmore. The guys get in to a very deep and very detailed conversation about cold fronts that come through during early October. Both share their experiences in the woods trying to catch up with a mature buck during dropping temps. Other topics of discussion include the importance of trail cameras data, using vacation time in early October vs. during late October or the Rut, and if cold fronts this time of year are even worth hunting. Another great episode surrounding hunting strategy, enjoy!

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On this episode of The Nomadic Outdoorsman Dan sits down at his first ever public land deer camp to talk with the guys about their strategies and stories of chasing mature bucks on new property.

Tom Lalond with XOP gear, Tyler Bentley from The Rise Hunt, Clifton Denney from On Your Own Outdoors and Nick Queen with XOP join Dan as they recap the first few days of their Wisconsin public land hunt. Dan picks the group's brain about how to finally connect with an aggressive early season buck and the group compares strategies of the hunt as they plan for the incoming weather. This episode is full of knowledge, experience, woodsmanship and even a few offers to join one another on future hunts.

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