The Obsession Podcast

The Obsession Podcast

By Karl Bethke & Mike StadlerSportsEducationHow ToWilderness
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The Obsession Podcast episodes

  • The real success rate on spot n stalk bowhunting on western game s4e17

    Steve from New York asks the guys. What are the setups they use for success spot n stalk while hunting out west? Also what is the success rates while hunting on these DIY spot n stalk hunts that they go on? Well Steve Mike and Karl do a run down of the setups they use when hunting on these hunts. the Guy are very specific about the equipment they use and tell you what it is why it works and the reason they use these products on the hunts. The guys went straight to the states they hunt DNR results of success for the answers on what actual percentages are on these hunts for success so no guessing on that answer. We appreciate all of you watching and checking out The Obsession Podcast. Have a great week and we will see you al next week. If you are new remember to subscribe to the channel we appreciate each of you!

    30 min
  • Hunting does for better buck hunting this season on your property. s4e16

    Hunting does for better buck hunting this season on your property. Doe hunting on small properties locations to hunt, and which does to hunt. Jesse asks the guys What are their thoughts on hunting does. Which does to take where to hunt them if not on your foodplots, When to take does and how they decide which ones they are going to shoot. Mike and Karl Talk about the rules they go by each season to make their buck hunting better during the season year after year. It matters which doe you shoot and which doe you do not shoot. Checkout the show these rules will increase your odds for bucks during the best time of year! As always thanks for watching we appreciate each of you remember to leave your comments we want to hear your thoughts.

    16 min
  • Controlling antler genetics in your deer herd on small properties s4e15

    Controlling antler genetics in your deer herd on small properties??? The guy are asked can you do anything to control the genetics on your small parcels? Should you attempt a antler based program on small parcels? Mike and Karl answer this question with simple facts that they have learned over the years when it comes to producing good bucks on their properties and others. The guys talk about what has worked and what hasn't, and the proven science that shows results in many areas of the whitetails range here in the United States. As always thanks for watching, and remember to leave your comments on what you have found in your experiences. We appreciate each of you and we will see you next Saturday with another question from you our listeners. Have a great week.

    20 min
  • Mature buck bedding habits to help you this season s4e14

    Mature buck bedding habits to help you this season. Calvin Asks the guys about mature buck bedding habits that might help him hunt big bucks on Public land this next season. Well Calvin the guys have seen some habits that you can sure count on. These are a few of the things we have seen over 30yrs of bowhunting good bucks each year. These will give you a hand up for hunting a buck this next season. Thanks for the question we appreciate you and everyone checking out the show. Have a great week!

    14 min
  • Misconception of deer sign, and how it corresponds with deer size s4e12

    Misconception of deer sign, and how it corresponds with deer size. Mike from Wisconsin asks the guys about deer sign, and can it really give you information on a individual buck? Also Mike asks the guys if they can use this sign to tell the size of a buck or if it is a certain individual to hunt. Mike and Karl discuss the main sign they see and how the unravel this sign for hunting the biggest bucks on their properties each year. The guys give some points out that will help you hunt the bigger bucks on your properties this season. Thanks for watching we appreciate each of you. Have a great week.

    18 min
  • Wisconsin tag price increase views and thoughts s4e11

    Wisconsin tag price increase for 2025 views and thoughts. Mike and Karl discuss the future hunting license increase in the state of Wisconsin, and the thoughts on what is good, and what is bad about the increase. What do you guys think about the price of tags in your state, and what about the the cost of hunting in general is it out pricing anyone yet? Let us know we want to hear your views. As always thanks for watching. We appreciate each of you.

    16 min
  • Mature bucks verses younger buck travel route patterns do they differ s4e10

    Mature bucks verses younger buck travel route patterns do they differ? Mark from Illinois asked the guy is there a difference between the way younger bucks and mature bucks travel? Mike and Karl along with good friend Bob Topp have differing opinions about this. They also discuss ambush points on the buck movement. Also how they decide and place these stands for success each season. As always thank you for watching, and have a great weekend.

    17 min
  • Thoughts on TV hunts does it promote the truth s4 e9

    Thoughts on TV hunts does it promote the truth? One of our listeners asked what we think of TV the hunting you see, and what does it really promote or does it even promote hunting as it really is in the world today. Well Mike and Karl talk about the TV world from when they did it, and how it has changed in the years since. the guys hit on key things to watch, and what they believe is the truth and your real chances of having the experiences you see on TV. Is it the truth you guys let us know your thoughts on TV we appreciate each of you and your views. As always thanks for watching we appreciate each of you.

    24 min
  • Hunting Ridges with short depth of cover s4e8

    Hunting Ridges with short depth of cover. Thoughts on bedding locations and how deer act in these scenarios. Scott from Wisconsin one of our long time listeners asked the guys about hunting ridges with a short depth of cover meaning the ridge has food on top and bottom with only control of the food and land on top of the ridge. Mike and Karl have done some layouts with this scenario here in Wisconsin including their own properties. The guys talk about what they have seen, and learned with this layout. Its not a easy thing to do as you are limited, and there will be some tough decisions that need to be made by the land owner if they would like to see better success in this scenario Scott. The things the guys teach will help you have success year after year if followed, and hunted with discipline! Thanks for watching and remember to leave a comment, Like, and subscribe. we would appreciate your support let us know your thoughts on this right here on the YouTube channel. As always we appreciate each of you have a great week we will see you next Saturday.

    13 min
  • Baiting ban in northern Wisconsin for CWD s4e7 movie

    Mike and Karl sit down with Good friend Bob Topp and have a discussion on the baiting ban being added for a few of the counties in northern Wisconsin. The guys were asked by Keith what they thought on the baiting ban in some northern counties and if they thought it will effect the hunting in these areas. Also what they have seen in southern Wisconsin as they have been hunting in a CWD zone for many years now here in southern Wisconsin. Bob lives in the core of Wisconsin CWD hunting areas and has his points on what he has seen with the CWD over the last basically 20 yrs plus here in Wisconsin. As always thanks for watching, and what are your thoughts on the new rules, and what have you seen over the years in your areas. Have a great week.

    14 min

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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…