Sportsmen's Nation - For The Die-hard Sportsman

On this episode of the Iowa Sportsman, Dan talks with long time friend Brent Rich about the upcoming Iowa turkey seasons. Several years ago on some public land in Northern  Iowa was the kick off of both Dan and Brent turkey hunting carriers. The guys break down some simple hunting strategies that they implement throughout the season as well as what they do when the hunting gets tough or they are dealing with unresponsive toms.  With the turkey seasons just around the corner, this is a perfect refresher course for those excited to get in the timber and start chasing gobbles.   Iowa Sportsman 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 Hunting Gear Podcast, Dan chats with John Syverson of Block Targets about what makes a good archery target. John covers topics like the material they use in their targets and how that leads to longevity, the evolution of the BLOCK targets, ease of arrow removal, and much more.  If you have ever had archery target frustrations due to them only lasting one season, falling apart, or simple wanted an education on one of the hunting industries lesser sexy products, then this is the episode for you. Enjoy!   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

Joining Marcus today on the podcast is Ali Knapp. Ali is the President of 2% Certified Wisetail, located in Bozeman, MT. Being a native of Michigan, Marcus and Ali get to talk about the love they have for their home state and why it's oftentimes overlooked as a great place to spend time outdoors. Ali gives an in depth look at Wisetail, what it is they specialize in and how their customers are utilizing their software. Not only does Wisetail take a great deal of pride in helping build a community for their customers, but also giving back to the local landscape there in Montana. Wisetail takes a cool approach to giving back and making sure their employees are involved in the entire process and gets the most out of the work they are doing. If you're a company in need, be sure and check out all the ways Wisetail can help you out.   Average Conservationist is Powered by Simplecast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy &

Over the past several years, I've started incorporating more and more ground setups into my hunting routine. Sometimes they're intentional, while other times they're impromptu, but they are always situational. In this episode, I dive into what makes a set up better or worse for a ground hunt as opposed to a hunt from a tree. Certainly there are obvious scenarios in which there are no suitable trees where ground hunting makes sense. However, there are even times and situations where ground hunting in hardwoods could make sense.  Once the location and scenario calls for ground hunting, there are definitely several things that can impact how good or poor the setup is on a micro level. Back cover, front cover, overhead cover, sun location, wind and thermal flips, and expected shot location all play a key role in whether or not you'll get picked off. Many of these lessons I've found out the hard way either hunting for deer or turkeys. Comfort plays a key role in preventing fidgeting, so I discu

This week on the show we discuss the Outdoor Foundation's 2020 outdoor participation report.  The report created by the Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) and is published at the end of each calendar year and looks at the total number of Americans that report participating in outdoor activities during the year.  The first key finding of the report is that youth participation in outdoor activities continues to decline.  This is concerning to us as the future of hunting and fishing is likely to follow the same trend.  Another key finding of the report is that the percentage of women participating in outdoor activities continues to grow.  Additionally, the report found that nearly half of Americans surveyed did not participate in any outdoor activities.  We also discuss how many of the categories of outdoor activities that are growing in popularity are not that different from hunting and why that leads to even more importance being put on how we represent our community in order to appeal to the increasing nu

This week we have Taylor Philpot on the show. Taylor is a disabled veteran so per state law he gets to hunt a day early. We got on birds fast! As most seasoned turkey hunters know, early season henned up field gobblers are some of the toughest to kill. In this episode we cover what we did that ultimately led to success at the end of the day.   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

On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan is once again joined by the Michigan Hunting Phenom, Bob Polanic.  Dan and Bob get in to the weeds about a variety of different topics surrounding the upcoming turkey season and why they don't get too excited about it. Then the excitement levels change as the guys start talking about their plans for elk and mule deer hunts out west.  Lastly, whitetails and the potential of Dan hunting Missouri if he doesn't draw his elk tag.  Fun episode, enjoy!   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

During this podcast we discuss how to yield actual results from your work on the landscape. After a day of prescribed fire, we have many stories to tell of our insights from the field. Often times we see folks taking the right steps but in wrong orders. This can be potentially harmful and not helpful.  Being able to develop a plan that will reach clear objectives is first and foremost. Next comes implementing those steps as designed. Taking shortcuts or getting steps out of order often takes habitat improvements into a stalemate. We want more for you, the land, and the wildlife. There is more to experience than staus quo habitat manipulation. It's time to be intentional with our goals and the steps we take to achieve them.  If you want to create a successful business, you need a plan, and you need to take certain intentional steps at the perfect time to achieve success, habitat management is very similar to his! We hope you learn how to attack your property properly during this podcast! #ForLoveoftheLand

During this podcast, Frank sits down with Dr. Bret Collier of LSU to discuss the latest information in wild turkey research. These two are great conversation starters as both are passionate about hunting, management, and the research of the wild turkey.   During this podcast, Frank and Bret discuss how to turkeys move across the landscape, and what type of movements landowners can expect to witness. In addition, they discuss how and why turkeys use different habitat types. This has serious implications for the conservation-minded landowner. Do you want to grow turkey numbers in your area? Do you want to hear more gobblers in the spring or see more poults during the summer? Be sure to listen to this podcast closely and pick up on the latest research data on the wild turkey.    Land & Legacy 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

With snagging season under way in Missouri, the guys have Steve "Scuba" Horner on to talk about it.  Steve has been snagging for several decades and he gives the listener some of the basics behind it.  He talks about the different kinds of rods, weights and their different usage, how he targets different areas, and much more.  This 45 day season is always full of fun in our state, so get out there "snaggers".   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

Jug fishing is one of the oldest and most efficient ways to catch catfish. Not only is it simple and cheap, but it's a great family activity and one of the easiest ways to fill the freezer. This week Paul Mccann jumps on the podcast to talk about his innovative Okie Flipper, a jug fishing method that is lightyears ahead of gatorade and laundry detergent bottles. Not only does Paul talk about his product, but he also schools John on a subject he thought he was quite the expert on. So sit back and get ready to take some notes, it's almost fish frying time!   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

On this episode of the Iowa Sportsman, Dan is joined by Adam Janke of Iowa State University to discuss the impacts of farming practices on wildlife. The guys discuss topics like the loss of wetlands and grass habitat, the impacts of fertilizer and insecticides, the footprint that agriculture and livestock leaves on the ecosystem, and much more. This is a very informative episode with an educated guest that drops a ton of knowledge on us. Enjoy!   Iowa Sportsman 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

Opinions are like buttholes, everybody has one. Especially our host and today's guest. Cynical, hypocritical, and arrogant are just a couple words we might use to describe these guys. On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan is joined by Justin Zarr as they complain, rant, and B.S. about the state of the hunting community and hunting industry. They bitch about social media, weapons used for hunting, the lack of unity in the hunting community, and how major corporation are putting their foot in the door trying to market their products to the hunting and outdoor demographic. If you are interested in listening to two assholes talk shit, this is the episode for you. Enjoy!   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

This week on the podcast, Marcus is joined by Dan Johnson. Dan is the founder of 2% Certified Sportsmen's Nation and Board of Directors member with 2%. The guys cover how the podcast started and the role Dan played in that as well as how Dan decides what topics he decides to bring into the network. Dan shares his thoughts on the current state of the outdoors and what we as hunters can do to help recruit and retain new hunters. This conversation is filled with a lot of laughs and some good stories, so enjoy!   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

This week on the show we talked to Matt Butler who is the author of Billy Goes Hunting.  This book was written in response to his daughter being bullied at school for his love and passion for the outdoors and hunting.  He explains how he, as a special forces officer in the army, ended up becoming a children's book author.  We also discussed various strategies on how we think hunter recruitment can be increased.  We also discuss how having a desire to be outdoors seems to be something that all kids are born with and then lose based on the environment that they are raised in.  He also touches briefly on the struggles he faced in order to get the book published.  Lastly, he spends some time discussing his future plans of developing a non-profit organization that specializes in introducing young children from single parents to hunting and then outdoors.   Ohio Huntsman is Powered by Simplecast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPri

When you listen to and meet our guest on today’s episode you’ll instantly feel like you have known the dude forever and will want to get out fishing with him just to see what he will do or say next.  Guest and friend of the show, Captain Donnie O’Bert joins Lee this week to discuss all about how he learned early on in his guiding profession that it is not all about catching fish all the time but more about leaving a positive lasting impression.  Donnie shares how most of his clients become lifelong friends in addition to him teaching them how to catch big fish using different techniques.  The laughs on this episode are endless and by the end of it you’ll find yourself wanting to follow Captain Donnie on his guiding adventures and maybe even book a trip for yourself.  Enjoy the episode folks!  Book A Trip with Donnie  - www.rainydazeoutdoors.com Instagram @capt_donnie   Freshwater Bite is Powered by Simplecast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Advertising Inquiries: https://redcirc

In this episode we have Tony Trietch on the podcast. Tony has positioned his life in such a way that he is able to hunt for several months straight. During this time, he travels from his home state of Michigan and hunts several western states. He is well versed with both his rifle and archery equipment and finds tremendous success with both. In this episode we discuss spot and stalk whitetails, locating good places to hunt spot and stalk whitetails, calling from the ground, and much more. I hope you enjoy the show.  To view more content from Tony visit:  Instagram: @tony_trietch For more on Outdoor Edge visit www.outdooredge.com   Tales From The Field 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 brand new bowhunter John Engstorm to talk about his first season as a bowhunter. John didn't get started hunting until his early 20's with a couple short hunting trips to Pennsylvania with his dad to rifle hunt. Then, after a move to Nebraska, he met up with a group of guys who were all bowhunters and talked him in to picking up a bow. After a couple months of practice and an exploding bow that led him to getting new archery tackle, he hit the woods for the first time as a bow hunter. With multiple scouting missions and trail camera data under his belt, he connected on a small doe on opening day. Later in the season on November 10th, John connected on a giant 15 point buck on a small piece public land with multiple other hunters in the vicinity.  Just listening to the excitement in John's voice as he explain the 2020 season is enough to get any hunter fired up about the upcoming season.   Nine Finger Chronicles is Powered by Simplecas

As we promised, we were going to bring on the expert turkey biologists during our Turkey Management Podcast Series. This guest has been researching and following turkeys for over 25 years professionally. Please welcome, Dr. Mike Chamberlin to the podcast this week where he brings his professional research expertise to the topic of habitat management specifically for wild turkeys.  With all of the knowledge and data points collected on this fascinating wild bird, we find that Dr. Chamberin's biggest suggestions revolving around thinning the timber, prescribed fire, discing, and old field management, and removal of non-native invasive species. This should be reassuring to our listeners who are implementing this same exact practice. These sound techniques yield results, it's not opinion, but fact. There must be something to these practices if a top research biologist who knows wild turkeys inside and out are promoting the exact same practices that we promote weekly.  Follow along as you will find out mor

During this week's podcast, we catch up and discuss some of our recent finds during our consulting trip. These finds all come back to a central theme of what should be the "Standard Operating Procedure" for each individual property. This Standard Operating Procedure revolves around how to make the best impact in the most efficient way possible.  We discuss during the podcast two different approaches we recommended on recent consulting trips on how to attack non-native invasive species such as bush honeysuckle, autumn olive, and multi-flora rose. In addition, we discuss a common theme of that many landowners take by not improving the property for fear that it help the neighbors, we break down this philosophy's flaws and how it could be contributing to your lack of success. Every acre needs attention!  We hope you enjoy this podcast and learn that there is a "Standard Operating Procedure" for your property, do you know it? Are you aware of how to follow it?   Land & Legacy is Powered