The Identical Draw Podcast

On this episode of the Identical Draw Podcast, we had one of our favorite deer nerds, Matt Ross join. Matt is the Director of Conservation at the National Deer Association, formerly QDMA. Matt was one of our first guests to the Kansas 80, almost two years ago. We talk to Matt all about deer management. 

Specific Topics Covered:

- Matt's role at NDA.

- What does good deer bedding look like?

- What to do about the tough to reach hunting spots? 

- The use of prescribed fire.

- How to create a soft edge?

- Properties always changing.

- Land management lifestyle.

- Listener questions and more!

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On this episode of the podcast, Nate and Thomas wrap up 2020 and talk about the Kansas 80 and their spring new hunter plans. 

Other topics covered:

- What bucks made it through 

- It's a different shed season

- new hunters this spring

- a gift from ONX 

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On this episode of the Identical Draw podcast, we are joined by our younger brother Anthony. Currently he is a junior in college and runs track and cross country. He is on today talking about the importance of crossbows and their important role in many peoples lives. Anthony has a muscle condition called arthrogryposis, but it has never slowed him down. 

Other topics covered-

- Anthony's impersonations

- New hunters and corssbows

- Crossbow hate on social media

- The joys of turkey hunting 

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On this episode of the Identical Draw Podcast, we talk with Meat Eater's own Spencer Neuharth. Spencer is a writer, rock hounder, and whitetail deer lover. He was able to join us for a week on the Kansas 80, and shoot one of his biggest bucks to date. Here is the story of "Club".

Other Topics Covered-

- Spencer's background.

- Do squirrels bite the nuts off of other squirrels?

- The best property Spencer has ever hunted. 

- The hunt for "Club"

- Spencers thoughts of the Kansas 80.

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On this episode of the Identical Draw podcast we talk with our dad, Dan. We first give an update on our November hunting and talk about the best night of hunting we have had. Then we get into the buying process of the Kansas 80, and how to find a piece of land that is right for you. 

Other topics covered:

-Rattling 6 bucks in

-The glory days of pheasant hunting

-How to find the right piece of land

-The joys of land management 

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Episode 8 of the Identical Draw Podcast covers our second whitetail hunting weekend with three new hunters. This wintery whitetail weekend brought about its challenges, but in the end we were able to find success. We are joined by Clayton Chambers (OR), Chris Dowell (CO), and Micah Thornton (MT).

Other Topics Covered:

-Matt Ross conversation

-Deciding to put compound bows down, and pick up the crossbow. 

-Stealing a new hunter from Rinella

-www.christopherdowellphotography.com

-Claytons last day success

-Walking up on a dead deer

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On this Episode of the Identical Draw Podcast, Nate and Thomas are joined by Carson Lewis from Utah and Lauren McCullough from Florida. They are our first females to join us on a new hunter hunt this fall. We have a great time learning, shooting crossbows, and ultimately getting two deer on the ground!

Other topics covered-

- "Stick-tights" everywhere

- Carson and Laurens hunting history

- Never forgetting the sight of a big buck

- Keeping your head in the right frame of mind, especially after a missed shot

- Feelings about walking up on a dead deer

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Episode 6 of the Identical Draw Podcast is all about our Nebraska mule deer hunt in early September! Dylan Robison and Josh Lu from California joined us for five days on this hunt. We have an epic time and run into some big, giant bucks.

- Use code "ID20" for 20% off Vortex Wear

- Josh and Dylan's previous hunting experience

- Overtraining in archery

- Putting archery sights on a real animal

- The perks of missing a big 'ol buck. 

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On the fifth episode of the Identical Draw podcast, Nate and I cover our most recent trip to South Dakota. We had a number of run-in's with big 'ol bucks, and find success on the last day. 

Other topics covered:

- Kansas 80 update

- Our South Dakota trend

- Spotting the biggest buck we've ever seen

- Our love for burr oak creek bottoms

- A successful hunt

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On this episode of the Identical Draw podcast, we are joined by our Brother-in-law Tommie Bardsley. This is his first western, big game hunt. The elk are still not behaving, but the weekend crowd is off the mountain, so we begin to find some elk. Other topics covered:

-Tommie's "got jumps"

-Another turkey hunting story

-Archery hurdle

-Kansas 80 update

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