Sportsmen's Empire - Whitetail Hunting

This weeks episode on Michigan Wild is with AJ Norman. AJ and Nate are brother in laws and have always enjoyed the outdoors together. Their conversation starts with how Aj got involved/tagged along with Nate at an early age, and how that developed into him wanting to start gun hunting himself. AJ from the start was determined to hold out for a specific type of first buck, and even dreamed of it at a young age. As the conversation progresses Nate and AJ talk about some of the difficult circumstances he has faced growing up. As AJ went through these he latched on to shooting his bow and found comfort shooting and bowhunting. 

The journey to AJ’s first buck wasn’t easy and he faced a lot of adversity, however last fall it all came together and made the journey totally worth it. Nate and AJ look forward to more conversations leading into the fall as they find target bucks and continue to learn new properties. 

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It's that time of year again when I get in to my truck and head North to the Vortex Optics HQ in Wisconsin to catch up with some old friends and record a couple of episodes. On the first episode of "Vortex Week" I chat with new friend Cooper Long. Cooper works in the customer service department and is a hardcore bowhunter. Cooper and I talk about growing up in a hunting family, his learning curve for hunting mature bucks, and he breaks down his yearly hunting strategy.

The second half of this episode is Cooper sharing a big buck success story from the past hunting season. Sharing a property with one of his best friends, he talks about where this buck was living, the trail camera intel that led to identifying his pattern and putting him within shooting range on multiple occasions.

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On this episode of the Hunting Gear Podcast, Dan is joined by returning guest Bob Polanic to talk about all things hunting packs. The guys break it down whitetail and western packs. For whitetails, the guys talk about how they use their whitetail packs for mobile saddle hunting, treestand hunting, and even on permanent stand locations. Pocket configurations, how much gear and extra clothing they plan on using, and where they like the straps to be located. The same conversation is had with their western packs, including a conversation about how much water they carry and if they like bladders vs. water bottles. Another great conversation about hunting gear and equipment that will get you ready for the upcoming hunting season.

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In this week’s No Lowballers podcast by GoWild presented by GunBroker.com, we’re talking about several iconic firearms of the Great Depression era that have long been admired in the hunting industry. We start by visiting what hunting was like during the Great Depression era. Have you seen Teddy Roosevelt’s “Big Stick” Royal Grand Double rifle? The one he used to kill elephants, rhinoceros, and other big game in Africa? Find out where you can go see it on display in Louisville, Kentucky. Roosevelt worked really hard to preserve public lands and protect hunting for future generations. He was behind important hunting regulations such as the Lacey Act of 1900 and the Federal Meat Inspection Act of 1906. During this time, market hunting turned into subsistence hunting and the North American Model of Conservation was established. 

One of these notable guns of the era is the Winchester 1894. We check one out in .30-.30 and learn why this lever action rifle became a popular big game hunting rifle by many Americans after the Army Calvary carried it. The Winchester 1894 then became available to the general population as an affordable and reliable firearm. Why is the .30-.30 such a popular caliber for whitetail deer hunting? The Winchester 1894 has also become a cherished possession that’s been handed down in families over the generations. What is it that just makes lever guns so cool?

Shotguns were also utilized during the Depression era but their popularity in America goes all the way back to the 1700s when smoothbore flintlocks were found throughout the colonies. When J.M. Browning came out with the Auto 5 (A5) in 1905, it completely changed the game as a repeating semi-automatic shotgun. Even how this gun came to market has a complicated and exciting story–find out how it all happened! There are so many different versions of the A5 out there now in many different gauges–head to gunbroker.com to see what’s available and find out which gauge is the most popular and why.

We also showcase the Winchester Model 70 that came out in 1936 during the Great Depression. This bolt-action rifle became an iconic gun and highly collectible in a variety of calibers and barrel lengths. There is a pile of these on GunBroker in a wide range of calibers and conditions. This rifle became the “Rifleman’s Rifle” and a true do-it-all rifle with a stunning aesthetic and function.  

Finally, we talk a bit about the lifestyle of the hunter and trapper during the Great Depression era and why they used the firearms they did. What was the average wage? How much were pelts selling for? During this challenging economic period, hunting provided a means for individuals and families to obtain food and survive, supplementing the scarce resources available during the Depression era.

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The No Lowballers podcast is a brand new joint venture between GoWild and GunBroker.com to explore the history and heritage of firearms. We hope to expose you to the vintage guns of the golden age along with newer, modern guns, specialty items, and a few other odd balls along the way. Jump in and come along for the ride! 

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On this episode I sit down and talk all things summer whitetail with Jake Bush. We touch on older bows and current day bow set up. Ted Nugent got both Jake and I to buy Martin bows back in the early 2000s. We talk bow preferences and what we look for in a compound and favorites from the past. 

We talk about trail cams and prep. Mobile hunting changes for 2023. What gear we may order before season. Why hunting in the rain sucks as a mobile hunter and the difference in hunting with a camera man vs solo filming.

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On this episode of The Nomadic Outdoorsman Dan and his wife Samantha recap Sam’s first time shooting her bow and what they are doing to get ready for Archery season.

Dan and Sam have been married for nearly 10 years and love doing life together. They share multiple social media pages as well as a podcast all under the name We Are Dan And Sam. Although Sam attended a women’s archery night when they lived in Colorado, this was her first experience shooting a compound bow. Sam got a Mathews Prima for her birthday last year which she hopes to become proficient with and start hunting on their local whitetail property. With less than 2 months before bow season they decided to dust off the equipment and get ready.

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If you're a longtime listener of the Southern Ground Hunting Podcast, you may know today's guest as the original co-host of the show. Blake Echols joins in for one of the final episodes of SGH, to both re-live the "good old days", and also catch up on what he's doing these days.

Only one more episode left of the Southern Ground Hunting Podcast. We hope you'll tune in as we say farewell to this chapter, and welcome a new one. It's been a wild ride so far, and we look forward to what's next!

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Right now, much of the whitetail's range is experiencing pretty significant drought conditions. Whitetail destination states such as Iowa, Nebraska, Illinois, and Missouri are among the worst hit. This will certainly affect ag production, food plots, mast production, and even browse. If the drought continues into the fall, these conditions will create a difficult hunting season for many. But if you know how to adjust for drought conditions, you could be on your way to one of your best whitetail seasons yet. 

In this episode of the How to Hunt Deer Podcast, Josh talks with Sam Bilhorn of Whitetail Partners about adjusting your habitat and hunting strategy for drought conditions. Sam shares how he adapts to drought conditions on his property, and how his scouting and hunting strategy will differ if the drought continues into hunting season. Enjoy!

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