Hunting season is FINALLY here! In today's episode, Alex Comstock and Jeremy Lopez catch up and talk about what their hunting seasons are shaping up to be. The guys dive into upcoming hunts, what the Team has been up to lately, summer buck inventory, key takeaways from the offseason, archery, where WDNA is headed, and how to attack the start of the hunting season. This episode was recorded remotely as Alex is in North Dakota preparing for opening day and Jeremy is home on Dad duty. This was a great, raw conversation between two die-hard bowhunters. This episode should get you fired up for your upcoming season! Be on the lookout for content from the 2024 deer camp in North Dakota! 

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In today's episode, Alex Comstock and Jeremy Lopez are joined by Shane Indrebo. Shane is part-owner and operator of the North American Shed Hunting Club and son of Tom Indrebo. He was born and raised in Buffalo County, WI, and was immediately immersed in hunting big deer. Shane quickly fell in love with finding big antlers and telling the story behind each one. He's a talented photographer and videographer who has filmed hunts for Pat and Nicole Reeve of The Driven Hunter. Local area hunters flock to the Indrebo farm for Shane's top-notch harvest photos and scoring antlers. The guys dive into what it was like growing up in Buffalo County, how finding antlers became Shane's passion, shed hunting tips, how the North American Shed Hunting Club came to fruition, what goes into salvaging and replicating sheds, deer photography, tips for taking better harvest photos, and much more. Shane is insanely talented. Through hard work and determination to be the best, Shane has successfully grown multiple businesses around his passion for giant bucks. If you're curious about what some of your shed antlers would score, head over to NASHC website and schedule an official to score your sheds. Enjoy part 2 from Buffalo County! 

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In today's episode, Alex Comstock and Jeremy Lopez hit the road and head down to the famous Buffalo County, WI. This Wisconsin county is one of a kind and is known for producing the country's most Boone and Crockett bucks on the record books. It is the pinnacle of quality deer management and one of the guys who spearheaded QDMA is our guest today, Tom Indrebo. Tom is the owner and operator of Bluff Country Outfitters. He is arguably one of the most knowledgeable guys when it comes to whitetail deer, particularly older-age class bucks. The guys dive into Tom's hunting background, why Tom made the move to Buffalo County, Tom's passion for mature bucks, the history of Bluff Country Outfitters, what makes Buffalo County so special, mature buck behaviors, specific dates Tom has paid the most attention to over the years and much more! This episode is packed with information from the last 50+ years of experience hunting mature bucks. We are honored to call the Indrebo's friends and it was a privilege to sit down and talk all things deer hunting. If you're interested in hunting with Tom and Bluff Country Outfitters, head over to their website for more information. Enjoy the show! 

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The annual 3D shoot at Bowfest took place last weekend and what better way to have a little friendly competition! Team member Kaleb Comstock drove north to meet up with the Team and enjoy a nice Minnesota summer weekend. In today's episode, Alex, Kaleb, and Jeremy sit down after spending the day at Bowfest in Superior, WI shooting 3D all day. The guys recap how everyone shot, what Bowfest consists of, overall thoughts on the experience, what to expect at a 3D shoot, how attending 3D events can help you as a bowhunter, focusing on form, punching vs surprise release, and lastly, wrap things up with answering a bunch of your questions! If you've ever pondered the thought of attending a 3D shoot, we highly encourage you to try it. This episode will give you information on what to expect and how to tackle your summer preparation when it comes to archery and bowhunting. Enjoy the show! 

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We are one month away from September and elk season is almost here! There's nothing like chasing bugling bulls with a bow in your hand. In today's episode, Alex Comstock and Jeremy Lopez sit down with Matt Lee. Matt's been an elk hunter since 2006. In fact, Matt killed his first elk when he was 12 years old! Matt is a local, blue-collard guy from the Midwest who lives to elk hunt. He has a proven track record that you can have consistent success on public land. Over his elk hunting journey, Matt has killed 10 bulls and has only eaten his tag two times since he started going out West. The guys dive into elk hunting stories about how Matt went on his first elk hunt and hunted out of a treestand, how Matt's been able to get it done on 11 elk over the years, frontal shots, practical advice for a first-time elk hunter, strategies for securing a tag, where to spend your money when it comes to gear, attributes of having a killer mindset, elk hunting tactics, calling in bulls vs spot and stalk, how to stay in the hunt until it's over, how many days you should allocate for a DIY elk hunt, favorite days to hunt in September, archery setups for Western hunting, best practices to prepare physically for a hunt, what broadheads Matt's had success with, and finally, the ONE thing a new elk hunter should be practicing. Whether you're gearing up for your first elk hunt or going back out West to hunt elk this Fall, this episode will get you fired up to chase bulls this September!

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Summer is halfway done which can only mean one thing...hunting season is around the corner! The Team has been out shuffling cameras and scouting new properties. The guys heavily rely on cell cameras during the summer. WhitetailDNA is a proud partner of Tactacam Reveal cell cameras. They've been running the all-new Tactacam Reveal X 3.0 and the Pro 3.0 in the field this season and have been highly impressed! In today's episode, Alex Comstock and Jeremy Lopez sit down with  Gregg Farrell, Director of Brand Management of Tactacam Reveal. Gregg has been in the hunting industry for over a decade. Previously to his role with Tactacam, Gregg worked for First Lite and helped develop the whitetail series. Gregg was born and raised in the great state of Wisconsin and is a whitetail fanatic. The guys dive into what it was like growing up and hunting western Wisconsin, how Gregg went from a degree in chemistry to the hunting industry, the story of how Gregg ended up as the Director of Brand Management with Tactacam, the history of Tactacam and where it is now, some reasons why Tactacam shines above it's competitors, how being a good woodsman trumps any trail camera, how cell cams are a great tool, Tactacam Reveal X 3.0 and Pro 3.0 launch, standout features of the new 3.0's, how much money a monthly plan costs, what the customer receives from each monthly plan, and lastly, why we think Tactacam Reveal is the BEST cell camera on the market today. If you're on the fence about purchasing your first cell cam or want to learn more about the new 3.0's, this is a great episode for you. Be sure to head over to Tactacam's website to check out the new 3.0's! 

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Today's episode is a fun one with the Team! Trail cameras have been deployed and target bucks are starting to become recognizable, but there could be one barrier...What if they don't draw that specific suburban zone? The guys sit down and await what zone they will be awarded during a lottery process for the suburban hunt that takes place in the local area. The lottery is a highly anticipated event every year because you never know where you'll end up! This is a live episode during the lottery so it is uncut and raw to see the reactions of the numbers they are drawn at. The guys break down what goes into suburban hunting, how the process is structured, how to get involved in the hunt, suburban tactics, what to do after you draw your zone, and much more. This is an all-around great episode for someone looking to get involved in a suburban hunt and the benefits of participating in a suburban hunt. Sit back and enjoy the episode! 

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In today's episode, Alex Comstock and Jeremy Lopez are joined by Tyler Jones of The Element. Tyler is a die-hard bowhunter who resides in the great state of Texas. He's been chasing mature bucks all over the country while producing films and content for The Element. Tyler has a very unique story about how his adventure started in the hunting industry, from being completely broke to now partnering with Meat Eater. The guys dive into how Tyler's journey started and where it's at now, how Meat Eater and The Element came to life, what it's like being apart of a pinnacle outdoor company, what the experience is like hunting and living in Texas, out of state hunting, western hunting, why it can be beneficial to be a run and gun hunter, conditions to target during the rut, how to build confidence to shoot your shot, bow and arrow set ups, and everything in between. If you want to follow along with Tyler and K.C. adventures, head over to The Element YouTube and check out The Element Podcast presented by Meat Eater.

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We are now into July and things are ramping up with prepping properties including turning soil, deploying cameras, refreshing mock scapes, filling water holes, you name it! You may have just purchased a property or want to take your current property to the next level. In today's episode, Alex Comstock and Jeremy Lopez sit down with Josh Parrent of Whitetail Design Build. Josh is the owner and operator of Whitetail Design Build out of Wisconsin. Josh specializes in designing and building ideal whitetail habitats for his client's properties all over the country. The guys dive into what services Whitetail Design Build provides to clients, key items to look for on a property, common mistakes landowners make on their properties and how to avoid them, critical items you should have on your property, the best seed to plant for food plots, how to save your food plot if it fails, summer food vs fall food, DIY methods for planting food plots on a budget, the steps to take to build your first food plot, mistakes Jeremy made building his first food plot, how to approach bedding on properties, good and bad locations for mock scrapes, when and where to put a water hole, the reality of deer genetics within your region, what characteristics to look for when you're purchasing property, favorite trail cameras, and much more! This episode is the ultimate guide for building out your property to create the best whitetail habitat possible. Josh is one of the most passionate whitetail hunter we know and it shows. If you're looking for help with your property, link up with Josh and Whitetail Design Build to get your property to its full potential. Enjoy the show!

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In today's episode, Alex Comstock and Jeremy Lopez are joined by Beau Martonik of East Meets West. Beau started East Meets West over 8 years ago and has since quit his 9-5 job to go full-time with creating content in the hunting industry. Beau resides in the mountains of Pennsylvania and ventures out West every year to chase deer, elk, caribou, and moose. He devotes all his free time to scouting and hunting whitetails in the big woods of Pennsylvania. Beau is an all-around great dude and has become very successful in his craft. The guys dive into how East Meets West came to life and the direction it’s headed, how Beau was able to quit his full-time job to go all in on his brand, financial strategies to become self-employed, the realities of being in the hunting industry, deer camp traditions, logistics for out of state hunts, tips for getting a skull and meat back home from an out of state hunt, practical camping options for cold weather hunts, realities of altitude sickness, key items to hone in on when scouting the big woods for whitetails, preset stands vs mobile hunting, working in a bow shop, arrow and broadhead selection, and Beau’s plans for 2024. This is an all-around great conversation for the avid outdoorsman!

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