Sportsmen's Empire - Whitetail Hunting

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The Sportsmen’s Empire is a collection of outdoor hunting podcasts for the die-hard sportsman. These podcasts are jam packed with fun and educational information about whitetail deer hunting and other... more

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Number 1: N.F.C. - Tater Skins & Fist Fights
What happens when a hunting podcast turns into a hilarious, brutally honest conversation about parenting, public-land chaos, and why the best bowhunters are always one bad decision away from disaster? Dan Johnson and Pierce Nelles unpack the kind of real life that can derail a hunt in seconds - a swallowed Lego, an emergency room run, and a day that goes off the rails before the first arrow is ever shot. Dan Johnson, host of the Nine Finger Chronicles, brings the chaos from the Johnson household, while Pierce Nelles of the Wisconsin Sportsman adds his own stories, sharp humor, and hard-earned hunting perspective. Together they bounce from family emergencies to childhood fights, from the weirdest emergency room stories imaginable to the mindset it takes to stay calm when a giant buck finally steps into range. You'll discover:Why a "quick" scouting trip can turn into an all-day parenting and ER marathonWhat both hosts look for when a buck is closing the distance and panic starts to creep inThe hardest football drills they ever survived and why those games still feel relevant in the woodsHow water levels, river bottoms, and rising temps completely change deer movementWhy some of the best hunting intel comes from cell cams, scrape lines, and the right wind on the right stand Pierce also shares what he's seeing on his Wisconsin and Iowa properties right now, including how rainfall and river flooding have reshuffled camera activity and why early season movement is starting to tell a bigger story. Dan breaks down the deer behavior he's watching on his own farms, plus the exact mental routine he uses when a trophy buck is about to blow up the moment. This is the kind of episode that reminds you hunting is never just hunting. It's family, time management, busted plans, busted egos, and the occasional life lesson wrapped in a pretty funny conversation. Perfect for hunters, dads, and anyone who enjoys the unfiltered side of the outdoors.Dan Johnson hosts the Nine Finger Chronicles and shares candid stories from the field and home life. Pierce Nelles hosts the Wisconsin Sportsman podcast and brings tactical hunting insight, Midwest deer talk, and a knack for keeping the conversation entertaining. Our Sponsors: * Check out MyBookie and use my code SE for a great deal: https://www.mybookie.ag * Check out Nathan and Sons at https://nathanandsons.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
September 23, 20261h 14min
Number 2: N.F.C. - B.S. Session: Small Property Oasis
Some of the best deer habitat isn’t on giant farms - it’s built one pond, one apple tree, and one overlooked bedding pocket at a time. Dan Johnson and Adam Larson break down how a 35-acre Wisconsin property becomes a legit buck magnet when you combine food, cover, access, and a little obsession. Adam shares the real-world habitat decisions behind his place in Columbia County, from a 20-by-30 pond tucked into a transition line to a 49-tree apple orchard planted for a harvest window that runs from August into October. You’ll hear why he favors semi-dwarf and standard varieties, why fencing matters for the first 5 to 7 years, and how disease-resistant apples can outperform the typical “deer tree” setup most hunters try and abandon too early. We also get into the deer foods most hunters overlook. Adam talks pignut hickory, heavy acorn years, micro food plots, and why buckthorn and prickly ash - the “bad” stuff in habitat circles - can create the kind of nasty travel corridor mature deer love. Dan and Adam also compare notes on the September shift, with both seeing bucks redistribute as velvet comes off and crops change, sometimes to their advantage and sometimes not. The conversation goes deeper into strategy, too. Adam explains how he hunts a property with swirling thermals, why wind and access dictate when he can actually enter the woods, and what it means to manage a small acreage that’s surrounded by neighbors who know exactly what he’s built. They also tackle CWD head-on - what it looks like in the field, how it compares to EHD, and why Adam believes the disease is real but not the herd-ending collapse many hunters were led to fear. If you’re trying to squeeze more out of small acreage, build better deer habitat, or simply want a smarter way to think about early-season hunting, this one is packed with practical takeaways. Perfect for whitetail hunters who want less hype and more field-tested strategy. Head to www.mybookie.ag, use promo code [SE], and get in on the action today. Bet on Anything. Anytime. Anywhere."* Check Out www.outdoorsy.com and enter EMPIRE to have your service fees removed. Underbrush Remineralizing Gum from Nathan and Sons https://nathanandsons.com/products/remineralizing-gum Visit https://www.omahasteaks.com ,promo code BEEF for $35 off at checkout. Our Sponsors: * Check out MyBookie and use my code SE for a great deal: https://www.mybookie.ag * Check out Nathan and Sons at https://nathanandsons.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
September 16, 202654min
Number 3: Pennsylvania Woodsman - When Life Changes, Hunting Changes
In this episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman, Mitchell is joined once again by Albert Tomechko for a conversation about how deer hunting changes as life gets busier. Between work, kids, sports, family commitments, and everything else competing for time in the fall, the days of building an entire schedule around the perfect weather pattern or hunting every opportunity aren't always realistic. Mitchell and Albert talk about learning to adapt, communicating with family, making the most of limited opportunities, and recognizing how much unnecessary pressure hunters can put on themselves. Social media only adds to that pressure when it seems like everyone else is killing bigger bucks, hunting more states, and spending more time in the woods. But at some point, every hunter has to decide what success actually looks like for them. The conversation eventually turns toward the practical side of making limited hunting time count. Albert shares how he uses food, habitat, trail cameras, access, wind, and recent information to narrow down opportunities rather than forcing a hunt to happen the way he imagined it. Mitchell and Albert discuss learning from bad stand locations, improving access, knowing when a morning or evening hunt makes sense, and adapting when deer don't follow the plan. More than anything, this episode is a reminder that hunting doesn't have to look the same for everyone—or even remain the same throughout your own life. Whether success means a mature buck, a doe in the freezer, improving a property, sharing a recovery with family and friends, or simply finding a few quiet hours in the woods, the important part is making hunting fit the life you actually have. Our Sponsors: * Check out MyBookie and use my code SE for a great deal: https://www.mybookie.ag * Check out Nathan and Sons at https://nathanandsons.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
September 16, 20261h 9min
Number 4: N.F.C. - Just A Guy Who Loves Deer Camp
Some hunting stories are funny. This one is pure deer-camp gold. Greg Franzoni and Dan Johnson trade the kind of public-land memories, family traditions, and hard-earned lessons that only come from years in the woods - and a few disasters you have to hear to believe. Greg shares how a second-weekend deer camp became a multi-generation tradition built on communication, patience, and a whole lot of laughter. Dan brings the perspective of a bowhunter and storyteller who knows exactly how much the culture around hunting matters, especially when kids, dads, buddies, and grandkids all start showing up with their own stories. You’ll discover:Why deer camp is about far more than filling a tagHow Greg’s crew manages public-land deer drives with walkie-talkies, shared maps, and constant awarenessThe hilarious origin stories behind nicknames like Roadkill and Joe BooWhat it was like hunting with barely any gear, frozen feet, and questionable orangeWhy the meals, the cabin, and the stories around the table may be the real reason the tradition survives Greg also opens up about becoming a hunter without growing up in a hunting family, how bowhunting changed his approach, and why teaching, sports, and outdoor life all connect through the same competitive, comedic spirit. Dan adds his own unforgettable childhood hunting mishaps, including one that will make every listener wince and laugh at the same time. This episode is a reminder that hunting is never just hunting - it’s the people, the stories, the rituals, and the shared history that keep bringing everyone back. Essential listening if you love deer camp, public-land hunting, family traditions, or just a great story told by two guys who know how to keep it real. Our Sponsors: * Check out MyBookie and use my code SE for a great deal: https://www.mybookie.ag * Check out Nathan and Sons at https://nathanandsons.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
September 02, 20261h 1min
Number 5: Whitetail Landscapes - From The Vault: Early Season Hunting Tactics
FROM THE VAULT: In this episode, Jon Teater (Whitetail Landscapes) and Steve Sherk (Sherk’s Guide Service) discuss hunting plans and setups for early season. Steve dives into his process and plans for the next several weeks before clients arrive. Jon explains his plans and when he anticipates having a shot at one of his target deer. Jon explains fawn recruitment on his own property and how the habitat is expected to benefit his fall hunting. Steve discusses the data he has collected over the past five years and what key weather factors he believes primarily impacts deer movement. Jon and Steve both discuss the number one external factor that impacts overall movement. Steve discusses how cold weather impacts deer at different times of the year, and how some weather fronts may reduce movement in the areas he hunts. Jon discusses what he has observed on private lands and what he believes negatively impacts deer movement. Steve discusses the details of his early season plans, more specifically where he hunts and the habitat he prefers. Steve doesn’t have the traditional bed to feeding patterns, which creates a different strategy he believes advantages him in the big woods. Steve discusses the locations he believes provide the best hunting and bedding. Steve explains early vs late season bedding. Jon and Steve discuss the value of high-quality food and how this pertains to deer interest. Steve explains more about his hit list deer and how he plans on targeting them. Steve details his mobile setup preferences vs fixed treestands. Steve explains how close he gets to bedding areas and why his tactics have changed over the past few years. Steve ends with detailing the significance of the sign he pays attention to and how that relates to deer movement and interest. Social Links Sherk's Guide Service – Guided Deer Hunts (sherksguideservice.com) Sherk's Guide Service - Home | Facebook Steve Sherk Jr. (@sherksguideservice) • Instagram photos and videos https://whitetaillandscapes.com/ https://www.facebook.com/whitetaillandscapes/ https://www.instagram.com/whitetail_landscapes/?hl=en Head to www.mybookie.ag, use promo code [SE], and get in on the action today. Bet on Anything. Anytime. Anywhere."* Check Out www.outdoorsy.com and enter EMPIRE to have your service fees removed. Underbrush Remineralizing Gum from Nathan and Sons https://nathanandsons.com/products/remineralizing-gum Visit https://www.omahasteaks.com ,promo code BEEF for $35 off at checkout. Our Sponsors: * Check out MyBookie and use my code SE for a great deal: https://www.mybookie.ag * Check out Nathan and Sons at https://nathanandsons.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
September 25, 202646min