Sportsmen's Nation - For The Die-hard Sportsman

As we have discussed before there are some great marketing schemes out there floating around the hunting industry, one of these being food plot seed. We aim to expose this week while talking with the folks at Stratton Seed Company, just how different are these seeds from one brand to another?  It is very common to experience sales pitches regarding seed selection and superiority with frequently used food plot varieties, however, we expose the truth from the origins of this seed and lack of variety among most food plot seed types. Sure there are some varieties of soybeans, oats, or radishes that have some differences in genetics or growth rates, but when you see purple top turnip in a blend from various seed companies, it's still just purple top turnip and likely comes from the same grower. So, the question becomes if there isn't much difference in seed selection or origin, then why do costs vary so much? Well, we answer that question as well in this podcast.  If you want to hear transparency from a ge

This episode of Huntavore highlights Annie Weisz, author of Peak to Plate.  Peak to Plate is a website all dedicated to things using wildgame.  Annie began her adventure by being along side her mother in the kitchen.  Developing a love and passion for food, even her day job has her looking at nutrition being a Dietitian.  Annie has been surrounded by hunting and fishing, her step father teaching her to flyfish, joining her husband on hunts for Elk (even while pregnant!).  Annie has had opportunity to play with wild game, but when she had her boys it took on more of an importance. Annie started her website as a way to document her recipes.  She loves bold flavors, and interesting cuisine.  So translating her wonderful protein into dishes that are very exciting and different from the norm.  Personally, Nick was looking at the Whitetail Sushimi.  Anytime you are consuming raw meat, you should take great care, but the flavor and texture that you get doubled with an asian ponzu sauce is well worth the effort.  Ann

Ray Archuleta has had a long career in the world of agronomy and promoting healthy soils. Starting out with the NRCS (Natural Resource Conservation Services) to now serving as part of the Soil Health Academy that helps educate farmers and landowners on promoting healthy soils. This has been a long time coming to bring Ray into our Soil Health Series and we couldn't be more excited!  Soil Health has become a concern for many people in the food plot world but it's important we don't chase fads, product endorsements, and nonsensical practices. Let's face it, food plotters, like ourselves like to play farmer. Ray is a consultant dealing with farmers day in and day out, and is a farmer himself. The clear line between the ag world and recreational hunting land is farmers are relying on their practices to make an income, hunters aren't. With that being said we found it important to go straight to one of the most recognized agronomists in the world today to discuss soil health. We get his answer o

This is the (self proclaimed) best turkey hunting story of all time! John and his long time best friend Stiles head to one of their old stomping grounds in the Texas panhandle to chase Rio Grande turkeys and end up getting way more than they bargained for. The last time these two turkey hunted together they were in high school, now they are grown and Stiles's 6 year old son joins them on their quest for fun and tail fans. The hunt starts slow but when the action picks up, it really gets out of hand!   Oklahoma Outdoors is Powered by Simplecast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Bonus Episode!  The crew wanted to get this episode out ASAP as morel mushrooms are popping up in the lower part of Michigan right now. These delicious mushroom nuggets show up every year and is something that can be fun to look for and a great way to get some outdoors time in with the family or friends.  Lee shares how he has failed to find any while KP tells how he has been so successful over the years and shares some awesome tips on how you can find some for yourself.  Enjoy the episode folks!!!   Michigan Life Outdoors is Powered by Simplecast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It's spring time here in Iowa and beside those who are chasing gobbling toms, there's a different group of people scouring the country side looking for delicious edible mushrooms. On the phone with Dan is mushroom expert  Mike Krebill of Southeast Iowa to discuss his passion in fungus. Mike explains the condition that are needed to grow mushrooms, where you might be able to find them, and other interesting facts about mushrooms.   Iowa Hunt & Fish is Powered by Simplecast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

When most get in to a discussion about hunting gear and equipment, we discuss products like camo, what weapon we use, tree stands, and boots. It's not very often we talk about accessories like screw in bow hangers, gun cases, and tree stand straps. However, some of these products plan a big role in a hunters day to day hunting routine and went something as simple as a screw in hook breaks or is left in the truck, it could potentially cost you a hunt.   Hunting Gear Podcast is Powered by Simplecast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan is joined by Kevin Vanderploeg of Michigan to discuss his process for scouting, locating, and hunting mature bucks. The guys talk about using trailcameras to identify how deer move through the terrain, locating the perfect treestand location, and the right access route. And, depending on the how far away you live from the properties you hunt, it could mean a completely different method of scouting and hunting.   Nine Finger Chronicles is Powered by Simplecast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

You must never stop sharpening your skills when it comes to hunting any critter in the woods. The sport of hunting has a way of humbling even the most seasoned hunters, so being a student of the game should never quit. This week we're talking with Joey Bell of Tennessee to discuss 9 lessons that we have learned from the 2021 turkey season. It's not a secret that the South offers some of the most difficult turkey hunting in the country, so we believe that the things we discuss in this episode will resonate with anyone listening, and if it doesn't... well, it will in the future. Topics include: The Importance of your setup Benefits of walking slowly through the woods Finding new areas Scouting Conservation (BHA, NWTF, TFT) and much more   Southern Ground Hunting is powered by Simple Cast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week Marcus is joined by James Elledge. James is one of the owners of 2% Certified brand Duck Camp. The guys kick things off talking about where the idea for Duck Camp came from and the reasoning behind the name. James talks about how it was bringing a new camo brand to market and what goes into making a quality piece of gear. The team at Duck Camp is rolling out a new program this year using Conservation Ambassadors to help stay active and spread the word about conservation. James and Marcus round of the conversation talking about the various work Duck Camp is doing with conservation and why giving back and mentoring are so important to the company. If you're in the market for some new everyday apparel or looking to try some new camo, be sure and check them out!   Average Conservationist is Powered by Simplecast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode, Todd talks about some of the experiences he's had starting up bowhunting again more recently. Much of the knowledge he's gained over the years tracking fed right into his archery strategy, and he was able to tag a nice buck. It wasn't without its own set of challenges however. Notably, Todd talked about how hunting pressure from guys who had a similar hunting style caused some challenges he wasn't used to from rifle hunting.  We discuss the relative ease of patterning specific bucks in the big woods. Todd feels that there is a common misconception of those deer being nomadic, but he finds that the commonly repeat the exact same things year after year, without minor disturbances like crop rotation present to alter patterns. We talk boots on the ground and trail camera strategies to learn those patterns and take advantage of them.    DIY Sportsman is Powered by Simplecast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/

On this episode of the podcast we thought it would be a great idea for all of us to go through our gear and our 2020 season to discuss what worked well for us, but more importantly what in our gear we need to change before 2021.  Summer can always be a busy time for most folks and fall creeps up fast.  So before we get too far into our flip flops and summer vacations, our hunting expenses are adding up already.   We hope this gets the wheels turning for you as much as it did for us.  Enjoy!      Michigan Life Outdoors is Powered by Simplecast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week on the show our resident wildlife biologist (Jeff) talks about cloning a black-footed ferret and what that means for the future of conservation.  The black-footed ferret was thought to be extinct from the wild until a small remaining population was discovered.  Scientists were then able to clone a female black-footed ferret using frozen DNA samples in order to add genetic diversity to the remaining population.  This potentially can lead to a whole new area and focus in the world of conservation as they would be able to bring animals back from extinction with science.  We also spent some time discussing if we thought it would be a good idea to bring extinct animals back onto the landscapes.  The age old saying of "just because we can..doesn't necessarily mean we should" applies very well to this topic as many species are extinct because the current landscape is not able to support them any longer or at least not in the capacity that it once did.  We also discuss some other species that ar

On this "Hunter Profile" episode, Dan Dan is joined by Garrick Pelletier to talk about growing up hunting in the New England states. Garrick explains that hunting pressure was just something you had to deal with  from the start, and when he traveled south to North Carolina while in the military, it became easier.  The guys get in to a conversation about strategy, terrain, and what led hit to start exploring other out of state hunts. The second half of the  episode Garrick shares the story of his first hunting season while on on a training assignment in Oklahoma. He tells the details about the scouting missions that led him to a small piece of public land that was holding some incredible deer. For multiple weeks, he would hunt in any weather condition until finally he got the job done on the biggest buck of his life. Excellent episode worth listening to.    Nine Finger Chronicles is Powered by Simplecast   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Advertising Inquiries: https://red

As a follow up to the last episode, CJ talks with John Mayrose of Backwoods Redemption to talk about how he has found success this year so far in the turkey woods. John tells the stories of his three birds, and the tactics he used for each bird in order to be successful, along with a little luck. John is a busy guy between school, work, hunting, Backwoods Redemption, and being a co-chair for the Delta Waterfowl Brookings Chapter. His life is revolves around hunting and conversation, and he is incredibly passionate about it too. Go check out the content he is putting out with Backwoods Redemption and follow along with all Delta Waterfowl is doing to improve our wetlands. John Mayrose: @john.mayrose Backwoods Redemption: @backwoodsredemption Delta Waterfowl: @deltawaterfowl   South Dakota Unlimited is Powered by Simplecast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this week's podcast you will hear from our special guest Nate Robinson of Winchester Ammunition. Nate is a dear friend of Land & Legacy and has a deep understanding of the science behind quality ammunition. On top of this, he has a passion for turkey hunting, so he was the perfect guest to chat about the innovative Longbeard XR turkey load.  For nearly ten years, we have been shooting the Longbeard XR round with some great results. With Nate's understanding of the round, we discuss the in's and out's of the buffering, compression of the ignition, deformation of lead pellets, shot size, and downrange performance. In addition, we discuss the cost, which is extremely economical compared to the newest fade of TSS loads. $2.50 per round or $12.50 a round makes a big difference!  If you enjoy turkey hunting and turkey stories, this is a great podcast for you!   Land & Legacy is Powered by Simplecast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Advertising Inquiries: http

For years we have missed understood the meaning and definition of the term convicitions. We commonly think of the criminal activity surrounding the definition, however, it has meaning regarding how someone feels convinced about certain truthful information. So on this week, we share our convictions about land management.  Our goal is to share truthful information that will make the land and its resources better. So, we go deep into our understanding of truth behind the management of natural resources and God's Creation. These convictions are the check and balance sheet for us! When we examine practices or ideas we run them past our convictions or the truths/foundations of sound land management to make sure we are completing the best management practices that science supports.  If you want to learn the truths or our convictions about how the way land and wildlife should be managed, give this a listen! #ForLoveoftheLand    Land & Legacy is Powered by Simplecast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me

This week we welcome back our co host Andy as he and Nate sit down with archer Leann Drake.  Leann is a 15 year old small town Missouri kid doing some big things in the competitive archery world.  We talk with her about how she got into archery, her transition to shooting left handed, her ultimate goal of making Team USA, and much more.  Leann is truly an inspiration to all of us and we wish her nothing but success as she continues to shoot for her dreams.     Missouri Woods & Water is Powered by Simplecast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

When Michael Ashcraft gets off the drilling rig, he's either shooting ducks or killing turkeys. So much so that he has to travel to several different states to get his fill. From the pines of Tennessee to the mountains of Montana, there aren't many situations Michael hasn't encountered in the turkey woods. This week he joins John to talk through how he goes about it, and how he's successful both in harvesting birds and finding places and properties to do it on. If you call yourself a turkey hunter this is the episode for you!   Oklahoma Outdoors is Powered by Simplecast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

For many of us who live on the eastern side of the United States, it can be a bit overwhelming thinking about traveling hundreds of miles to hunt a different species on terrain you're not familiar with. On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan chats with Dave Barnett of goHunt about preference points, lottery hunts, and western hunting strategy for a variety of species. This is a great episode if you looking for more information about this topic, it can easily be done with the proper planning.   Nine Finger Chronicles is Powered by Simplecast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy