Whitetail Rendezvous

Oftentimes, we believe that what is fun for us is also exciting for others. However, that is not always the case, especially with hunting. While you may have a hunting passion and many may appreciate it, there is always a negative aspect that buds from it and that involves losing time with the people you love most. Old-school hunter Dan Infalt shares his story of hunting every season for the past couple of decades. He opens up to the missed family experiences that he will never get back. He also talks about how his hunting adventures have shaped him as a man, a father, and a husband.

Life may not be fair to you, but you can always do something to make it better. In this episode, business mentor and life coach Cliff Ravenscraft shares his insights on why there may be a disconnect in your life that keeps you from fulfilling your dream. Overcoming the gap between where you are and where you want to be, Cliff talks about changing your personal blueprint according to your life conditions where you learn how to manage your expectations and take action against limiting beliefs. Once you have understood Cliff’s formula, you’ll find that you are actually free to dream. Whether you are a hunter or dreaming of becoming one, you will learn a lot of wonderful insights from Cliff in this life-enhancing talk.

Today’s multi-billion dollar whitetail industry has created a sense of having to have product X to be a successful hunter. Dan Infalt who runs The Hunting Beast forum is back to share his thoughts on hunting shows that are scripted and produced mainly for outdoor marketing campaigns. Laying down what it does to the hunting community, he talks about how it sets unrealistic expectations on what it means to become a hunter. Dan then turns the spotlight on YouTube channels that depict the reality of hunting, especially by hunters who film, edit, and produce their show ad-free.

Every hunter has their principles before they brave the woods and set to shoot. Founder of HIIT Team Outdoors, Tyler Skowronski is breaks down what HIIT stands for and why it is crucial for every hunter. A believer that hunting molds anyone as a person, find out how he shares his outdoor experiences while promoting the ethical enjoyment of the outdoors. Moreover, catch Tyler’s first bow-hunting experience and public land hunting in New York last fall, as well as take home some golden nuggets on how to start with archery hunting.

Hunting is not just fun but it can also be therapeutic. Professional hunters Blaine Bergin and Craig Ellenbolt share why hunting can be very helpful for children especially those who are terminally ill. Both men are volunteers of Hunt of a Lifetime, a nonprofit organization with a mission to grant hunting and fishing dreams for children age 21 and under who have been diagnosed with life-threatening illnesses or disabilities. As Blaine and Craig share some of their greatest experiences hunting with these children and how they made these kids’ outdoor dreams come true, they also get into how the organization started and how they are funded by small and big companies.

Everything starts in the mind. Thus, mental confidence is a massive thing when it comes to deer hunting. Dan Infalt, an old school hunter who runs a website forum called The Hunting Beast, gets into the mental confidence that reflects in the attitude of the hunter. Dan reveals that hard work combined with the commitment to hunt is the vital secret to his success as a DIY public land deer hunter. He shares how he mentally prepares to hunt 100 days a season, focusing on three to five bucks and relentlessly pursuing them in places few hunters would even bother to hunt.

In today’s time, many people still value the idea of archery because it appeals to romance. Owner of Big Stick Archery, Bob Smith gives insights on why traditional archery is still relevant in the marketplace these days. Bob has been creating works of art for over ten years for the traditional archery hunter, and his craft is well-known in the traditional archery circles as his orders continue to flow. A full-time bowyer known for his attention to detail and ability to build a custom bow just right for his clients, he walks us through how to build a bow from scratch and his top three priorities when he does bow hunting. On top of that, learn how Bob perfects his skills to become one of the top bowyers in the nation.

The US is a haven for deer hunters with different states providing different excitement. DRock Clarke, host of East Coast Bowhunting, shares his love for hunting that goes back to generations in Mexico and what he and his grandfather hunt when he was young. He recounts how he was introduced to the whitetail world, how he became obsessed with it, and how he ventured into podcasting with the aim to help others become better hunters. In this episode, DRock shares some tips for what new hunters should pay attention to in terms of archery hunting and talks a little about his show and where it’s going.

Nowadays, hunters are inspired to film their hunts for different reasons. Red Vanes Outdoors’ goal is to bring footage from all over the world doing what they love to do – harvesting mature whitetail bucks. Gavin Leonard shares his journey into the world of video photography with the filming of Red Vanes Outdoors. His work can be found on his social media sites, the hunting channel, and soon he hopes on the Sportsmans channel. Gavin’s passion is way ahead of his years, and his ability to read a sign and make stand site decisions has yielded some awesome footage as well as exciting stories. Learn about his one-day hunt sequence that will blow your mind. Discover as well how to find deer on public land in Virginia, why poaching is a massive problem in the state, and Gavin’s advice to young people who are starting in the hunting arena.

Growing bigger deer for hunting has become a challenge for game biologists. Michael Cleveland, the co-owner of Ultimate Antler Deer Feed, has been managing deer for eighteen years alongside co-owner Randy Lively. Looking to take their management to the next level, they talked to several game biologist and deer nutritionists and figured out the key minerals and ingredients to produce amazing rack growth. With this, they developed a revolutionary new product and field tested it on five different farms all with different habitats and geographic locations, observing outstanding results on every single farm. Michael says that if you want to shoot bigger deer, especially during a drought, it is ideal for you to grow one. Through their deer nutrition product, this can be easily achieved.