The Obsession Podcast

The Obsession Podcast

By Karl Bethke & Mike StadlerSportsEducationHow ToWilderness
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The Obsession Podcast episodes

  • Scents Thoughts on if we think they are worth it? The Obsession Podcast Epi#18

    This week Karl and Mike touch on if they use scents or not. We hit on a couple of experiences we have had when we used scent. Then the guys talk the why or why not on the scents. The guys talk scent sprays if they use them why they use them and if they think it works? Of course if we have all of these discussion we have to talk ozone and if that is worth the money? Thanks for listening as always we appreciate each of you and your thoughts, and comments. Let us know what you do right here in the comments on our YouTube channel, Also catch the podcast on RSS feed or Spotify. Search The Obsession Podcast.

    18 min
  • Thoughts on all day sits Epi #17

    This week the guys hit on their thoughts about all day sits. Many of you have asked our thoughts on how we do a all day sit, when we start all days sits, and if we think you have to do them to be successful. We are adding the if we even do them to this question also? Mike and Karl discuss their thoughts on the all day sit how they look at this view of hunting from a bow hunting aspect, but do mention their experiences during the gun seasons also with doing the long sit. The guys talk strategies on how they have come to the views they have. They get in-depth with the times they start to hunt longer hours, and why. They also get very down to the point when it comes to their views on this question, and how to do what they do to be successful in the woods , and this question. Thanks for your support, and thanks for watching.

    24 min
  • Have you done TV and what our thoughts are about outdoor television? Epi 16

    You asked if we have done TV and what our thoughts are about outdoor television? This week Mike and Karl Talk about our experiences with TV at many different levels from working on the shows. To producing our shows The Whitetail Obsession, The Obsession, RushOutdoors, and of course The Obsession Podcasts. The guys lay out exactly how they feel about TV, and the experiences that they have had with TV Good, and Bad! Its a interesting listen if you are thinking of producing your own shows. a touch on what it takes to get a TV show done. As always thanks for listening and remember to subscribe to RushOutdoorswi for more podcasts, and The Obsession Webshows this fall, Also land improvement ideas starting in the next few weeks to help you on your quest for your biggest deer this fall! Thanks for watching

    24 min
  • What to look for when buying or leasing land.

    This week you asked what we look for when purchasing land or leasing land for hunting? Karl, and Mike touch on all of the aspects that they looked at when each of them purchased different properties. Finances, layouts what they want to see on a property to even consider if they are interested. Then the guys talk about leasing, and what they have done in the past good and bad experiences with the leasing process. For twenty years or more the guys never owned their own land it was public or leased, or on a friends land. There is allot to think about when doing either of these as prices are not going down for either option! Remember to hit the subscribe button we appreciate each of you! Thanks for Listening!

    29 min
  • March projects for fall success!

    This week we discuss plans to make the properties better for the 2022 season. Its time to get to work in the woods, and these are some of the thoughts on how we do that. You guys asked us our thoughts on clover brands what we use, and how we lay clover out on the property, and why we would use it at all. We hit on our TSI plans for March, and if they are needed at all. Then we discuss plans on corn, beans if we use it or if its needed , and our thoughts on how to lay it out on our land. We discuss what we use it for in the land layouts on our properties, and some ideas that might help you control deer movement on your property! We also talk Brassicas, Winter Rye Winter Wheat, and what we use them for! Its time to have your plan ready the planting season will be on us before we know it. Make your plan for 2022 now so you are ready. It all starts now in March!!!!!

    19 min
  • Do you guys think Costs will be rising in the hunting Industry? The Obsession Podcast #13

    This week Mike and Karl discuss what they are seeing in costs in the Industry. Also were do they think it will go. With all of the people we deal with that work in the industry, and one of us owning a archery shop. We talk about where we see cost going this year. What do we think you will see? From hunt costs to equipment costs, do we see changes coming? Oh yes there will be changes, and maybe even some shortages of certain products???? Here are our thoughts what do you guys think will happen over the next year? Let us know, and thanks for watching The Obsession Podcast.

    15 min
  • Expandable or Fixed Broadheads? What's the best hunting arrow? the Obsession Podcast Epi #12

    This week Mike and Karl Talk Fixed blade heads verses Expendables? Also what do we think is the best hunting arrow? Weight, Fletching, 3 verse 4 vanes. Diameter. These are some of the questions you asked us about? We hit on these and more as we discuss out thoughts and show you guys many examples with video footage we have taken over the years. This show might get some serious discussion going! You guys let us know what you think we love to hear your thoughts, and views. Remember to hit subscribe for us please. We appreciate each and everyone of you, and your support!

    27 min
  • Feb to do list TSI, Hinge cuts? Complete cut? How about sheds?

    This week we talk about what we see as the top February land projects. Karl, and Mike touch on hinge cutting, complete cuts on trees. Is the right time, will it improve your property? Also some other TSI projects. When do we think is the best time to start to shed hunt? What about frost seeding do you start now or should you wait?

    19 min
  • Decoys, and calls for whitetails What and what not to do!

    This week Mike and Karl talk Calls, and Decoys. We have a ton of footage of decoys, and deer interaction. The guys tell you the knowledge that they have gained over the last 20 plus years. They both talk about the success, and failures that they have had with decoy's. Also the use of calls over the last twenty plus years, and how deer react differently now to certain call compared to then. We also hit on how to's on decoy setups. What to do and of course what not to do with a decoy setup. We will share our failures as much as our success as both are good learning experiences. Let us know your thoughts here in the comments we appreciate each of you! thanks for your support.

    30 min
  • Doe Movement on your property is it the most important thing? Epi #9

    This week Karl and Mike discuss doe movement, and how important they think it is on your property. The guys hit on when they think it is most important. When they watch it more than other times, and why they watch it at all times. Doe's are or should be the most predictable thing on your property, and the guys talk about why they think doe's should be. Thanks to Steven Wilson for the question. Remember to ask in the comments section on any questions you have about deer hunting in general or any specific question you would like us to touch on. We are always looking to help everyone become the best hunter they can be. If you like the content remember to subscribe to the channel we appreciate all of you. Thanks!

    10 min

About The Obsession Podcast

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This is a podcast for the obsessed, and life changing habits needed to take deer with a bow every season! We talk about the techniques that we have used over the last twenty five plus years to take…