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This week on the show we tackle the age old question "Does a rutting buck cause the meat to taste bad?".  We each go through our theories on why this is believed by many in the whitetail world and what we think contributes to "off" flavors and how to try and prevent or minimize them in your harvest.  We also touch on the differences in taste between does vs. bucks and young deer vs old deer.  Let us know what you think.  Do different deer taste different and if so, what causes it?   Ohio Huntsman 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 we had the pleasure of traveling to Duckhorn Outdoors Adventures at Duckhorn Lodge and sitting down with Walt Disney (same name, no cool amusement park) with Duckhorn Outdoors as well as Tim Worley and Tony Larson with MO Vets Outdoors.  Duckhorn is an organization dedicated to getting individuals involved in the outdoors.  Specifically, their stated vision is to "provide life changing outdoor experiences that enrich the lives of veterans, first responders, youth and citizens of the Heartland."  Walt explains to the listeners what Duckhorn provides to those they serve. This last weekend was also their MO Vets Outdoors duck hunt, where dozens of vets got to come out to their lodge, enjoy comradery, time with their families, and have some awesome duck hunting experiences.  Tony and Tim explain just how important it is for them to partner with other non profit organizations like Duckhorn to be able to provide these things to vets who need it.   This episode is full of laughs, stories, and serio

When it comes to the hunting heritage in the state of Pennsylvania the roots run deep. Hunters flock to the woods during the firearms season in numbers that few states can compete with. The sheer amount of hunters headed to the woods creates a landscape where deer are conditioned to hunters and pressure. Nocturnal deer movement and the chance for older age class bucks are a struggle for many who wish for better hunting.  Land & Legacy client Will Russell has worked hard on his property since our visit in 2019. From timber thinning, young forest openings (Bedding Thickets), edge feathering, and old field management are at the top of his list to improve the farm. By utilizing a logging operation he was able to complete much of his timber work in less than two years and the wildlife are already showing drastic improvements.  With all this work being done it's provided a great opportunity for his family to enjoy. With his six year old son joining him in the stand and his dad making his first archery harve

Welcome back to another Land & Legacy podcast! We are getting back into the swing of things with the habitat talks. The majority of rut hunting is over and the questions are rolling in regarding habitat improvement projects. So we take time this week to cover some viewer questions and build upon last week's podcast when we discussed the difference between bedding thickets and sanctuaries.  Security cover on a farm is a non-negotiable necessity. However, security or the lack of intrusion is NOT often limited in most neighborhoods. There are always tucked away places on farms in your neck of the woods that will experience very little human intrusion. However, what is lacking is the presence of quality cover that is secure. Deeming an area as a sanctuary doesn't set you apart from neighboring farms. Quality cover that is secure gets you way ahead! Holding deer during daylight hours is the name of the game. This is how you win at controlling the local deer herd. It is time to start getting the chainsa

On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan talks with Hunter Wiltshire about his first 3 years as bowhunter and the learning curve associated with his strategies and hunting equipment.  Hunter shares everything from the emotions of wounding a doe during his first year, the emotions killing his first ever buck, and all of the ups and downs that new bowhunters face.    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

We've got a great episode for you this week. We're talking with Jason Newton of North Georgia. We get into the nitty gritty of his hunting style, searching for mature bucks in the steep mountain country. Jason has killed some big bucks in his lifetime, mostly in the big woods/mountain country of Georgia. Today we're breaking down how he keys in on certain features in these steep hills and hollers, that tend to produce the most big bucks. We talk about wind, thermals, thick cover, but most importantly... terrain. If you're from the eastern portion of the south, you've more than likely dealt with some of the same type of territory as Jason. Big woods, monotonous, bluffs... just difficult to navigate land. As Jason points out in the episode, there are certain things that you can find in these places that can produce great mature bucks if you put in the time and effort. Jason also talks about the importance of being mobile in his hunting strategy, all the way down to the type of vehicle that h

Nick elaborates on his archery season and upto the dreaded “deer season shutdown” for thanksgiving.  Nick made the big purchase of a saddle and sticks this year.  Choosing to be more mobile and adaptable.  The Saddle is a Tethrd Phantom, with some borrowed Marine dump pouches, used to hold ammo for the SAW.  The sticks are full length Hawk Helium Sticks, with the stock straps and buckles.  To help with gaining elevation, Nick devised a DIY cinch-strap aider system.  With a loop over the boot and the hook roughly knee height, held together by elastic cordage, this little mod allows 5’8” Nick to stand at 15’-18’ with little effort.  Really stretching, can get to 20’+. This new system became very valuable as Archery season 2020 presented new challenges of altered food sources, corn cover gone,and a dried up waterhole.  Deer movement had changed and Nick had to adapt.  New stand sites, moving each hunt, and utilizing new, unused access routes made it possible for Nick to be successful on the last day of Archery s

There's an old phrase that hunters often use, "don't leave deer to find deer". That phrase holds true in today's podcast. Drew recaps his last two weeks of hunting, telling the stories of two different bucks he's killed since the last time we talked. We break down his hunt by talking about what led him to hunt that area. Not rubs, not scrapes, but good old fashioned deer tracks. The guys discuss the important of finding tracks and why it's an incredibly productive sign to look for. Drew tells us about this area where he had found a ton of tracks, and after hunting it several times the deer sightings did not seem to slow down. We've talked to several guests who consistently kill deer out of the same tree, which might go against the "first sit, best sit" theory. In this case, Drew continued to hunt this same spot and eventually it paid off. While the majority of this property has a pretty low deer density, this spot seemed to be a pocket. We've learned that once you&#

On this episode of the Hunting Gear Podcast, Dan and Bob break down their hunting gear Christmas list. The conversation revolves around hunting gear and equipment that they hope lands under their Christmas tree or products that they plan to acquire before the next hunting season. The guys discuss products like sleeping bags, hunting boots, and non-hunting branded clothing that could could be used while hunting.  If you are looking for a great BS Session about hunting gear, this is the episode for you.   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

This week on the podcast Marcus is joined by Erin Wheat. Erin is the owner and founder of Erin Wheat Co, a photography company specializing in adventure weddings and engagements as well as a board member for 2%. Erin and Marcus get a chance to cover a variety of topics including Erin's early hopes of becoming an olympic athlete, growing up in the National Park system, why the wild places mean so much to her and more. As someone who makes a living capturing moments of people in these wild places, she knows how important they are and does everything she can to ensure they stay wild for everyone to enjoy; now and for future generations.   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

You may know Aron Snyder from being the owner of hunting gear company Kifaru. You may know him from his podcast the Kifarucast. Or, you may know him from being a badass bowhunter who travels all over North America with his stick bow slanging arrows at all types of big game species. Dan and Aron kick off the episode by talking about how his season is going. Then Dan talks to Aron about how he got in to hunting and if he had any mentors that guided him when he was young. They also discuss some of Aron's more memorable hunts and how throughout his post-Army years he wanted to be hunting as much as possible.  If you love the BS Sessions, you're going to love this episode@   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

In this episode Randy Birdsong and Nate Hosie join the show.  Randy and Nate are the hosts of “HeadHunters TV”. These two were an absolute blast to have on the show and truly feed off each other. We start with their background and how they met. That transitioned into the name of their show, the logo, and what it stands for. We then discussed the definition of a successful hunt to them, dealing with the stress of a TV show, and how to keep it all fun. We wrap the show up with the type of hunting they prefer, their archery setups, and hurdles they had to overcome to be where they are today. This episode has a lot of great information. I hope you enjoy the show. To view more content from Randy and Nate visit:  Instagram: @randy_birdson @natehosie @headhuntertv Website: https://www.headhunterstv.com/ 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/bran

This week we discussed the hot topic of saddle hunting.  Jason bought a saddle for this season and has now had a few weeks to get his feet wet, so we figured it was time he shares his experiences with the listeners.  His position on the topic is different than what you might expect with all the recent craze around hunting from a saddle.  He also mentions some obstacles he has had to overcome that you definitely don't read about in the magazines.     Ohio Huntsman 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

Have you ever thought about getting into self filming your hunts and other outdoor experiences?  In today's episode, the guys talk with James Whitaker of Tactacam about just that.  We discuss the basics of self filming, why James loves it so much, and how Tactacam is a great option for someone to get into it without spending thousands to do so.  James talks about each of their cameras and how he uses them to self film all of his stuff.   Self filming can be used in many ways.  From verifying shot placement to sharing your hunting story with friends, there are many positives for getting into it.  We also talk about Tactacam's new cell camera, the Reveal, and how it has taken the hunting world by storm this year.     Show Links Tactacam:  https://www.tactacam.com/ When Nature's Calling Outdoors on YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/user/J1w9h7i3t   Missouri Woods & Water is Powered by Simplecast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircl

Time to set the record straight on terminology. Some of the most common phrases in the world of wildlife often get used incorrectly and then rarely implemented appropriately. The term bedding thicket and sanctuary are NOT interchangeable.  Sanctuaries are often large vast areas that receive little to no human intrusion. The lack of human intrusion then begins the assumption that the area is secure and holding deer. A secure area doesn't necessarily hold deer, but an area that offer secure cover does! That is the main difference between a sanctuary and a bedding thicket. The presence of actual deer cover is critical to see wildlife actually respond to it positively.  You will certainly want to join us on this podcast as we break down the important differences between these key terms in property layout. Enjoy. Learn. Share! #ForLoveoftheLand    Land & Legacy is Powered by Simplecast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy

Land management can take years to show improvement right? Wrong! Land & Legacy client Louie Zinn had a season to remember this fall. Adam worked with Louie in January of 2020 on his farm in western Illinois and they addressed the main habitat issues he was facing. Like many people in the midwest he was missing some key features to bring his property to the next level. Quality cover is something that is greatly overlooked and isn't hard to create.  With Eastern Red Cedar encroachment occurring throughout the farm this was louie's first project. By adding diversity and cutting the cedar trees Louie found immediate results and the deer were taking advantage of it! By utilizing a chainsaw and cutting cedars and thinning outer undesirable species with a mix of hinge cuts and flush cuts woody browse and cover were quickly added to the farm.  Through habitat restoration and property architecture Louie and his friend were able to tag two giant bucks on his farm less than a year after running the chainsaw!

On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan is joined by James Vandenberg for a BS Session about his elk and whitetail archery seasons. The guys discuss elk hunting out west, the warm weather and south winds during the rut, their success, and just two guys who are passionate about bowhunting talking abut what they love!   Nine Finger Chronicle 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 episode, we review the first few days of Missouri Firearms season. To say it went off with a bang would be an understatement. Matt was fortunate to find success on the third morning of the season as a familiar 10-pointer showed himself. We break down the hunt, topography features, behavior, previous encounters, and hunts, that lead to this success. The buck barely covered 60 yards before piling up insight. This action was pretty fast, but, we captured it all on film, so be sure to follow along on the Youtube Channel to catch that action.  Just two days after Matt's success on the lease, Matt took Michael Schupbach (brother-in-law) out for his first hunt in many years. With limited time to be in the woods, Michael wanted to put his tag on some venison, little did he know, this first deer of the morning was a 20 inch wide 6 pointer! This buck almost got away, but Michael got the green light and delivered a lethal shot. This happened to be Michael's first buck! So we were thrilled to document

This podcast is a rut recap from my 3rd annual Missouri hunt. This hunt starts with a day-by-day breakdown of what areas were scouted, what decision was made based on deer sign available at the time and the overall context of peak breeding timeframe. Overall, I managed to spot around 25 deer in the four days of hunting the big rolling timber, and had shot opportunities, as did other people in the group. The back end of the podcast recaps more of a lessons learned, and strategy changes based on hindsight. It also dives into advice for others finding themselves in the same type of scenario, which might have been different than what I did with the group hunt atmosphere and location.    DIY 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

In this episode Brian Barney joins the show.  Brian is an adventure bowhunter and the host of two podcasts “Eastmans Elevated” and “Eastmans Flycast”. Brian and I start the show by discussing his main focus for hunting season preparation. We cover water usage, scouting, and time allotment for each hunt. We touch a little on gear for hunts as well as food for hunts. We end the show by going over the archery gear he typically takes on a backpack style hunt. This episode has a lot of great information. I hope you enjoy the show. To view more content from Brain visit:  Instagram: @brian__barney @eastmans_elevated @eastmans_flycast For more on Outdoor Edge visit www.outdooredge.com    Tales FromThe 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