In this raw, late-night podcast episode (recorded March 22), we dive deep into an epic coyote hunting adventure that had the woods lighting up for miles! One hunter shares his first thermal night hunt experiences — howling responses from every direction, watching coyotes wrestle and interact on thermal, triple-team setups in open fields, and the mind-blowing moment a pair winded the crew at over 550 yards and bolted.

We break down:

Why bolt-action suppressed rifles are dominating semi-autos for coyotes right now

Pipe dream sets that survived 60-70 mph winds, snow, rain, and still caught coyotes after 11-12 days untouched

Trapping lessons: doubles/triples, dirt holes vs. pipe dreams, dealing with coons and deer

How coyotes are protecting turkeys on the properties (and why it's time for war on predators)

Bonus: Post-season deer mineral site updates, walking properties before green-up, shed finds, old-school bowhunting stories behind the house, and why baiting isn't driving Ohio land prices

Plus plenty of laughs about sleep deprivation, March Madness, coyote "late-term abortions," red fox sightings, and more.

If you're into whitetail deer management, predator control, or just love real hunter talk — this one's for you. Drop your best coyote story in the comments!

Timestamps coming soon...

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Welcome back to The Vulnerable Podcast – where real hunters keep it raw, no filters, just straight talk from the woods to the mic. In Episode 25 (Second Take Edition), Cory and Joel kick things off with a hilarious do-over after a quick camera glitch – because perfection isn't the goal, authenticity is.

Recorded on March 11th, the guys catch up after a three-week hiatus forced by life: softball coaching, graduations, weddings, moves to Nashville, and everything else that gets in the way of hunting season prep. Joel shares how he's juggling helping coach his daughter's softball team while eyeing tournament schedules around her May graduation – talk about real-life balancing act for dedicated dads and hunters.

The conversation flows into future episode planning: potential guests like Chris Harshbarger (who's now all-in after some initial hesitation), JD, Darren, and more local legends. They brainstorm individualized interviews if needed, especially since Darren might not be the biggest talker. If you're in the Ohio hunting scene, you know these names carry weight – stay tuned for what's coming.

Local shoutouts and laughs: Chris Harshbarger's recent change of heart, the Tammy Lenn Queen of Hearts hitting $24,000 (who won it? Still a mystery), and quick side tangents on life in Bellefontaine and central Ohio. It's the kind of casual, unscripted banter that makes Vulnerable feel like you're sitting around the campfire with buddies.

Whether you're prepping for the next Ohio deer season, dealing with family commitments pulling you from the stand, or just love hearing real hunters shoot the breeze – this episode delivers. No heavy deep dives this time, just genuine updates, laughs, and a promise of more fire episodes ahead (CWD reality checks, tag costs, CRP impacts, drones in hunting, and guest bombshells).

Timestamps:

0:00 – Second Take Intro & Date Check

1:00 – Life Updates: Softball, Graduations, Moves

10:00 – Scheduling Around Hunts & Family

20:00 – Future Guests: Chris Harshbarger, JD, Darren & More

30:00 – Local News & Laughs (Tammy Lenn Queen of Hearts)

40:00+ – Wrap-Up & Teasers

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Thanks for listening – get out there, stay vulnerable, and we'll see you in the next one.

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In this eye-opening Vulnerable EP 24, ODNR District Wildlife Supervisor Gary Comer (31+ years in wildlife management) joins the crew for a no-holds-barred talk on Ohio's deer, habitat, and the future of hunting. From the glory days of CRP pheasant hunting (75-80 roosters off 75 acres?!) to why baiting bans, overpopulation concerns, and Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) aren't just "western problems." Gary breaks down low prevalence rates so far (under 1% statewide, 73+ positives since 2020, 24 new in 2024-25 season mostly in Hardin/Marion/Wyandot/Allen/Morrow), surveillance areas, why it's a "slow cancer," hunter behavior impacts, and why fewer deer = healthier herds long-term. Plus: public land management, district oversight, deer harvest trends (232K+ checked in recent seasons), and why ignoring CWD could hurt future generations.Raw, honest outdoors talk – if you're a hunter in Ohio (or anywhere), this episode challenges common myths and gives real ODNR perspective. Gary's not holding back!Smash like if CWD worries you, subscribe for more expert guests & unfiltered hunting debates, and comment below: Do you think CWD is overhyped? Team bait or no bait? What's your biggest Ohio deer concern? 🦌💀🔥

Back at it on Vulnerable EP 23! Join Cory, Joel, and Chris as they dive into Joel's new obsession: coyote trapping in Ohio. From four-coil dogless traps (#2s, MB 550s, Bridgers) and dirt-hole sets to catching multiple coyotes in one night (including Garrett's big male!), we break down beginner tips, numbers game strategy (aim for dozens of sets for consistent catches), and why it's tougher than deer hunting. Plus, huge bobcat sightings booming in Ohio (1,000+ estimated statewide?), thermal/night vision plans, roadkill stake-outs, and a heartfelt night at "The Beat Goes On" fundraiser – raising big money for kids with heart issues (Eddie Montgomery meet-and-greet, $7K mic stand auction, Pappy Van Winkle bottles, full pallet of Busch Light!). We also relive childhood deer memories that sparked a lifelong passion. Raw talks, laughs, and real outdoors life – if you're into trapping, predators, charity events, or bourbon lore, this one's for you!

Hit like if coyotes are smarter than people think, subscribe for more unfiltered episodes, and comment: Ever trapped coyotes? Seen a bobcat? What's your wildest fundraiser story? 🦝🔥🦌

Dive into Vulnerable EP 22 where hosts Cory and Joel spill the beans on the wild 2025-2026 Ohio deer season! From record-breaking snowstorms and family birthday mishaps to jaw-dropping buck hunts (including a 5.5-year-old warrior buck saga), we break down successes, failures, and the controversial rise of drones in hunting – are they a recovery miracle or an unfair edge? Plus, crossbow evolution, cell cam tactics, baiting ethics, and shocking Ohio harvest stats (over 232K deer checked!). If you're a hunter, outdoorsman, or just love raw stories, this episode is packed with laughs, debates, and pro tips. Don't miss the drone horror stories and why Ohio's bucks are legendary!

Subscribe for more unfiltered hunting podcasts, hit the like button if drones freak you out too, and drop your thoughts in the comments: Team Drone or Ban It?

We’re back in the garage studio after Thanksgiving + shotgun season, and we’re getting back to weekly Thursday episodes.

In this episode of Vulnerable, Joel Snow breaks down the real November rut timeline from the outfitter side — what was hot, what locked down, and why it felt like a rollercoaster every ~48 hours.

We also talk:

How snow impacts movement and why some seasons “feel” different than the numbers

Ohio gun week + youth check numbers and what they suggest

The corn/baiting conversation: if baiting goes away, who it helps, who it hurts, and why it’s being tied to CWD

Strategy: cautious morning sits early, hunting does/food evenings, then shifting as lockdown hits

Drop a comment: Do you think baiting should be banned, and what would it change on the ground where you hunt?

On this episode of Vulnerable, we sit down with Kenny and Tom (Maine) — longtime friends of Joel Snow who’ve been hunting Ohio with him for years. The conversation starts with pure hunting-camp comedy and real friendship… and then Kenny drops a hammer: his Yukon moose that made ALL-TIME Boone & Crockett, scoring 228 1/8”.

Kenny breaks down the Yukon grind (spike camps, passing a 60” wide moose, and what “width” means in moose hunting), then walks through the moment it all came together — the shots, the recovery, and the guide realizing it could “make the books.”

We also get into:

The Maine vs Ohio hunting reality (big woods, “needle in a haystack” giants, and property posting rules)

Why this camp feels like family, and why the “whole experience” matters just as much as the tag

A bunch of unfiltered stories that will have you laughing like you’re sitting at the lodge with us

If you want more big-game stories, whitetail culture, and real hunting people, subscribe and drop a comment: Would you pass a 60 wide” moose?

DescriptionDeer season is OPEN and we’re kicking off Deer Camp at Five Star Outfitters the only way we know how: big stories, bigger numbers, and a pile of hard-earned lessons. Our guest is Rusty Vi of Island 34—a 2,600-acre Mississippi River island operation that turns into a private refuge feeding up to 10,000,000 duck-use days a season, sees 400,000+ waterfowl in a day during cold blasts, and runs two relift pumps pushing ~80–90K gallons/min to flood ~400 acres of corn and rice. Rusty also built wheelchair-accessible, hydraulic waterfowl pits so veterans can hunt shoulder-to-shoulder, and he’s in an all-out thermal-drone war on feral hogs. We also talk Tennessee’s velvet season, CWD realities, the power-company fiasco on 3-phase, and the Ohio opener’s early-season chess match—including the story of Rusty’s 193” “Dust” buck from Joel’s camp.You’ll hear about:Opening week at Deer Camp, Ohio — how we set up and why early can be deadlyIsland 34 explained: the numbering, the bridge, and why it’s technically Tennessee on Arkansas’ sideRefuge math: duck-use days, why corn cover beats rice for survival, and those wild pump specsVeteran hunts: ADA design, 50-ft pits, track chairs, truck lifts, and real inclusion in the blindHog eradication: thermal drones, flood tactics, air cannons, and the ugly reproduction mathTennessee velvet & CWD: tags, timing, and herd age-class differences vs OhioPower & diesel: the 3-phase price hike, diesel burn rates, and what it takes to keep water movingThe 193” “Dust” buck and why early-season patterns matter more than hypeIf this episode fires you up, smash subscribe, drop a comment with your best Deer Camp tradition, and tell a vet you want to bring them hunting this year.

Description:This is the story you dream about in the stand and never actually expect to live through.On this episode, Joel sits down with Deputy Sheriff & whitetail hammer Zach Prickett, the guy behind a straight-up freak of an Ohio buck that tapes 228 7/8". From guiding turkeys with Joel back in the day, to juggling 4 kids, shift work, and a whitetail obsession—Zach walks us through every crazy detail of how this deer went from ghost… to legend. zacks transcriptYou’re gonna hear it all:How Zach patterned a once-in-a-lifetime buck that ONLY showed up in daylightThe odds of even seeing a deer like this (think 1 in millions)The neighbor calling about a “huge deer in the pines” behind the houseZach sprinting home, grabbing his bow, and shooting this giant at 47 yards… in a front yard pine thicketThe bow getting RUN OVER two weeks before seasonArrows that wouldn’t tune, blown-up confidence, EHD panic, weird east winds, hog manure, dead batteries, and a Moultrie cam that held the “he’s still alive” pics hostageGiant deer showing back up in cut beans, on corn, and nearly busting him when the Ozonics shuts off at the worst possible timeIf you love big buck breakdowns, real-life chaos, and no-BS whitetail talk, this episode is your vibe.👊 Do us a favor:If this story fires you up, smash the LIKE button, drop a COMMENT about the craziest thing that’s ever gone wrong on one of your hunts, and SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss the next giant.

We kick off with camp vibes (yes, “Liquor Cleanout Night”) and a quick tribute before diving straight into opening-week tactics: how to set blind windows to avoid the dreaded “black hole,” why mature bucks J-hook the downwind side of bait, and using staging areas between beans and corn to make them killable. Joel relives the legendary Horse-Trailer setup (and a youth-season giant), we talk youth-hunt timing, content do’s/don’ts for TikTok, and the real-world ethics around albino/piebald deer. Practical, no-BS tips: flick corn wide (not piles), let a wary doe “bless” the field, and plan safe, stealthy access—even when there’s a seven-foot tile ditch waiting to eat you.