Sportsmen's Empire - Whitetail Hunting

Hey everyone, welcome to episode 159 of the Antler Up Podcast!

On this week's episode Dimitri and I were joined by Josh Raley from the How to Hunt Deer Podcast and the Wisconsin Sportsman Podcast. Both of these podcasts air on the Sportsmen’s Empire on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Josh was a great guest to have on our show and we really enjoyed this chat! We dove down some gear rabbit holes in this one. So, if you are into that type of stuff, I believe you will enjoy this one!

Josh was able to attend his first ATA show this past January and he shared with us some of the items that he really liked from the show and then some gear that he really enjoyed using this past hunting season. We then discuss how things are really evolving when it comes to hunting gear. Really pushing the limits for maximizing how efficient our bows are, the mobile gear we use and everything else. This was a fun topic to chat about because everyone is going to use different gear for all aspects I just mentioned. So, it was great to hear what Josh’s and Dimitri’s take was on the trends of hunting gear and where it is heading.

We wrap up the episode having Josh talk about his success during this past hunting season and what all went into that. From there we get into some postseason strategy as well. I hope you enjoyed this episode and if you are heading to the GAOS make sure to stop by the Tethrd booth on the weekend to say hi!

Thanks again for all the support and best of luck out there and Antler Up!

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This week the guys had the opportunity to head East to Harrisburg PA to spend a couple days at the Great American Outdoor Show. While in attendance, they spent a lot of time at the GoWild booth visiting with GoWild Members, discussing gear, and meeting new people. The time was well spent with new friends made and a few new things learned.

The show was booming and had a plethora of exhibitors, attendees, and attractions. If you have a chance, get this show on your to do list. A lot of fun for the whole family if you have any interest in the outdoors. Fishing, Camping, Archery, firearms, etc. All under one roof.

Paul and Andrew give their recaps of the Amish Meat Pockets, time spent in the GoWild Booth, and more. This year’s deer numbers are also in, so the guys discuss that as well. Be on the look out for next weeks episode with Mike Tonkovich of the ODNR to discuss the deer season!

Have a great week and be safe if you get out in the woods!

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This week on the Missouri Woods & Water podcast the three of us sit down and discuss hunting in coyote tournaments. We talk about some of the differences compared to just hunting regularly we have noticed when doing tournaments. We tend to change our hunting strategies just a little bit during a tournament, right or wrong, we have noticed we do it. Also, about halfway through the recording, our buddy Russell Ryun came over and sat in on the show. Finally, we discuss depredation tags. What are they, how does someone get them, and some of the added pressure of having one of them. Thanks for listening!

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In this episode, Jon Teater (Whitetail Landscapes) and Todd Waldron (Ruffed Grouse Society) discuss ruffed grouse habitat, biology, and designing a property specific to grouse. Todd explains the lifecycle of grouse and how they choose habitat types to survive on the landscape. Todd explains habitat options and preferences that will overlap with deer preferences and related habitat. Todd considers ruffed grouse as an indicator species of diverse forest settings.

Jon explains the importance of grouse to deer and Todd goes into detail on how grouse habitat changes over the year. Todd details grouse foraging, nesting, brooding and courting areas and how to set those up on your local property. Todd explains why grouse are so sensitive to specific cover and the relative home ranges for grouse. Todd discusses the importance of both open and closed canopy settings and how they relate to nesting. Jon explains in the field examples of nesting sites and how he would develop nesting locations based on this information.

Jon and Todd discuss microclimates that can be created on the landscape to attract wildlife. Jon discusses aspen cutting techniques for grouse. Todd and Jon discuss invasive plants and other trees and shrubs that should be considered for grouse. Todd explains the ideal layout and plant species that will create both grouse and deer habitat. Jon discusses fire on the landscape with Todd, and both explain its importance in establishing better habitat.  

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Cue the slow, sad music. Whitetail season is officially over. With the 2022 season in the rear view, it's time to turn our attention to the fall of 2023 and think about how we can improve our deer hunting in the year ahead. In this episode of the Wisconsin Sportsman Podcast, Josh talks with Sam Bilhorn of Whitetail Partners to discuss what you can be doing RIGHT NOW to make the fall of '23 your best hunting season yet. 

Sam and the crew at Whitetail Partners specialize in designing topnotch whitetail plans customized for your parcel. Now serving Wisconsin, Ohio, Michigan, Tennessee and Georgia, they've got a regional professional to help you with your property design and habitat planning needs. Whether it's an onsite consultation, a virtual design, or simply a coaching session, they can set you on the path to better deer hunting on your land. Check them out at whitetailpartners.com.

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On this episode of The Western Rookie Dan and new co-host Brian Krebs talk about the future of the podcast. Brian is a diehard hunter from Minnesota where he loves chasing antlers on the hoof and on the ground. Brian is the host of the Two Bucks Podcast and has a line of beard care products called Bull Elk Beard Oil. Dan and Brian met a few years back when Brian sponsored The Nomadic Outdoorsman podcast. Dan and Brian have since shed hunted together and have plans to do a western hunt in the future.

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On this Episode of the How to Hunt Turkey Podcast, Paul talks with Dave Owens of the Pinhoti Project. Paul and Dave discuss the why behind Dave’s Turkey hunting obsession. Dave tackles the age old battle of dealing with a difficult Turkey, know when to hold ‘em and when to fold ‘em is a skill one can only learn from time in the Spring woods. Any Turkey hunter understands the challenges that temperamental Spring weather plays. A beautiful Spring morning can change rapidly and a hunter must be able to adapt when the weather turns extreme. The countdown to Spring Turkey Season has officially begun on the How to Hunt Turkey podcast. 25 DAYS! A second mini episode drops this week and Paul will unpack some interesting research done about the effects of weather patterns on Wild Turkeys in the Spring.

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This week Marcus sits down with Dane and Dustin, the founders of Michigan based Hardside Hydration. Hardside Hydration is a solution to backcountry hydration needs, combining the best elements of a nalgene water bottle and a bladder system. The guys talk about the inception of the idea after both had popped a water bladder on a backcountry hunt and needed a better solution. The guys talk about how their given backgrounds and experiences lended themselves well to being able to start the business and really relate to a lot of hunters, regardless of their pursuit. Dustin talks about the feedback and the process they went through to get to their final product and how things have grown in such a short period of time. If you want to learn more, check out their product, the Swig Rig at hardsidehydration.com.

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This week on the Oklahoma Outdoors Podcast, John continues his "what did you learn" series with returning guest Tyrell Roy. Tyrell is one of those under the radar killers, who constantly harvests mature whitetail bucks with his bow year after year. Tyrell is fortunate to hunt some fantastic whitetail country in north west Oklahoma, and every year fills most of, if not all of his tags with his bow. So it only makes sense that he is a great candidate for the what did you learn series.

Tyrell and John take turns talking about the ups and down of their seasons, and what they learned along the way. Tyrell takes us to his DIY elk hunt in Colorado, and his once in a hundred lifetimes moose encounter! Ever had a rutting moose drool on your chest while trying to stomp you into the ground? Well Tyrell has, and he does a great job of bringing you along for the action. John talks about gaining access on private ground out of state, and Tyrell recalls his brief stint with target panic, even after years of success harvesting bucks with his bow. The guys also talk about not getting ahead of yourself on opening day, how you should never stop scouting, and how important it is to take does if you love hunting whitetail deer in the great state of Oklahoma. This is a great episode looking back at the 2022 season, and once again is meant to encourage you the listener to reflect back on what you learned this past season.

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