Up North Journal Podcast

The guys jump start the podcast again for 2021 and get you caught up on what the pandemic has done to them along with a wolf study on Isle Royal in Lake Superior. It is a 2021 Reboot and getting the show back on the rails again!

On this episode we catch up with Dan DeFauw and listen in to how his firearm deer season went here in Michigan's Upper Peninsula.

This week the guys talk with Randy Stoppenhagen of Better The Hunt about his mitts that can keep you comfortable in the field to stay hunting longer.

1. The Bow Mitt
2. The Crossbow Mitt
3. The Shotgun Mitt
4. The Rifle Mitt
5. The Universal Mitt

This week the guys discuss the issues concerning hunting all day long and all day sits in the field.

1. https://bowhunting360.com/2020/10/29/bowhunt-all-day-to-maximize-your-time/
2. Why you should try it
3. What to take
4. Ways to keep from getting bored

ATA show going virtual

1. What impact this will have on the industry
2. What impact this will have on small companies
3. What is the future of the ATA and future shows

Wolves getting delisted

1. The delisting of the Eastern Grey Wolf
2. What impact will this have on Michigan's Upper Peninsula
3. Sound science management
4. What the locals think

The guys catch up after a week off from the show.

1. Danny recaps his trip last week to Michigan's Upper Peninsula bow hunting at his cabin.
2. Mike talks about what has kept him out of the woods so far this year.
3. Looking forward to 2021

Tonight the guys talk with Bill Reich from Lumenok about the lighted nocks they have to offer.

1. What a lighted nock has to offer
2. The basic use of a lighted nock
3. Colors available
4. How Lumenok is supporting St. Jude's cancer research
5. How to properly install a Lumenock
6. Proper fit
7. Turning off the Lumenok
8. Run time on the battery
9. Using on a crossbow bolt
10. Proper sizing
11. Weight of Lumenok
12. The Lumenok story
13. Waterproof
14. Answering our Famous Four Questions

Join the guys this week as they discuss their two year journey of getting into shape and loosing weight. They talk about how this leads to being an ethical hunter.

Talking about the 2 year journey

1. Accountability
2. The workouts
3. Set attainable realistic goals
4. Lifestyle choice
5. Encouraging others

How does being healthy carry into hunting ethics

1. Being healthy enough to take a steady shot on game
2. Being healthy enough to get close enough to take an ethical shot
3. Being healthy enough to pack out all of your game
4. Being healthy enough to not put yourself into a rescue situation that puts others at risk

Introducing our newest member of the UNJ team Tammy Delk!

1. She will be handling our marketing and social media
2. Brings a fishing and hunting background to team UNJ
3. She gets to answer the four questions we ask all of our guests

Tonight the guys are talking with Brian Anderson of G5 Outdoors about their new offerings of broadheads this year!

Brian talks about his elk hunt in Idaho

1. A friend took a nice bull
2. Brian didn't get to launch an arrow
3. Using the Striker four blade

The Striker X

1. Four blade design
2. 33% more cut
3. Produces a bigger hole

The Montec M3

1. Tried and true
2. #1 fixed blade sold
3. One piece steel
4. Thicker blade
5. 60 degree blade angle
6. Went to a solid design
7. Stronger and sharper
8. Made it quieter
9. Effective range

The Dead Meat

1. How to fix the rattle and what causes it
2. Simple way to stop the rattle

The Mega Meat

1. 3 Blade
2. 2 inch cut
3. Just started shipping
4. Tough

The BMP

1. Ballistics Matched Point
2. Matched for the broadhead design you purchase
3. 100% steel
4. Safe to use on all targets
5. Flies like the broadhead

Keeping your broadheads tight on the arrow

Torkee broadhead wrench

Blue Glue for fletching arrows

Fixed Blade vs Mechanical Blade pluses and minuses

Crossbow broadheads, which ones to use

Brian's accident, talking safety that everyone needs to listen too!

1. Accident nearly cost him his life
2. Broadhead into his leg
3. Lost 2 1/2 quarts of blood
4. Tips for safety and hunting plans

Our four quick questions for Brian

The guys talk with Spencer Deutz a Yamaha Pro Walleye Fisherman out of North Dakota

How he became a pro fisherman

1. How he got his start in fishing
2. The beginning of his career
3. Working the circuit

Talking about the Yamaha Outboard Motors

1. The dependability of Yamaha
2. How gas mileage plays into tournament action
3. Maintenance of the motor
4. What prop to use
5. Winter storage

Helping out the youth and fisherman of tomorrow

1. How he helps the youth movement out
2. Why he does it
3. How to get involved and help out

The guys ask him their four personal questions.

This week the guys recap their Labor Day weekends getting ready for the upcoming hunting seasons

Talking TAC shoot and this weekend's 3'D shoots

Tips for shooting long distance and getting your mental game ready for hunting season.

The guys talk about a great walleye fish fry they were invited to this weekend!