Sportsmen's Nation - For The Die-hard Sportsman

This week on the podcast Marcus is joined by Eric Clark. Eric is the co-founder of 2% Certified brand Okayest Hunter. The guys have a good conversation about hunting and why it's so important to encourage people to shoot the deer that gets them excited and not to shame them for the size of it. Okayest Hunter gives new meaning to the phrase "shooter buck" and for all of the right reasons. If you haven't, be sure to 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

Even in a state like Iowa, some of us may never seven see a buck over 170" let alone over 200". On this episode of the Iowa Sportsman, Dan talks to Tom Peplinski about his recent 207" monster buck. The guys discuss when Tom first connected with this buck and the strategy he put in place in order to get a chot at killing him. Tom explains that how he identified the buck in mid August and watched him maintain a consistent bed to feed pattern through September leading in to the first couple days of the season. This is an awesome episode about a guy who has put in a ton of time refining his property to make the habitat perfect for whitetails.   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

Everyone is prone to making mistakes on public land. I'm certainly not immune, as I've made many over the years. Reflecting back on some of my failures or shortcomings, I've come up with a list of ten potential pitfalls that can be easy to fall into when hunting on public land. This list is certainly not all encompassing, but hits on a lot of key items that would be good for new public land hunters to be aware of. There are also a few mistakes that I think even some of the more experienced guys can fall victim do without having someone else to bounce the idea off of or refresh their viewpoint.    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 Willi Schmidt joins the show.  Willi is the Host of “Pure Hunting”. We start off with his background and how “Pure Hunting” got started. We shift gears into how “Pure Hunting” and “Outdoor Edge” became partners and how long they have been working together. Willi then shares his go to knife from Outdoor Edge. We wrap up the show discussing elk. We share a few elk mishap stories, a few do’s, don’ts, and the steps to hunting a new area for elk. This episode has a lot of great information. I hope you enjoy the show. To view more content from Willi Schmidt visit:   Instagram: @elkcaller @purehunting_official Website: https://www.purehunting.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/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Recently Dan headed west for this second attempt at spot and stalk mule deer hunting in the badlands and rolling prairies of South Dakota. Dan breaks down the seven days he spent chasing game out of a tent and the back of his truck on both private and public ground. Dan talks about the large numbers of deer he saw along with the stories of a couple blown stalks.    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

With the 2020 season upon us, we thought it would be a good idea to run through the regulation changes for this season as well as some reminders for other things that seem to trip people up every year.  We discuss changes to some of the upland bird season dates and bag limits.  We discuss the new regulation that allows active duty military and veterans to hunt during the youth waterfowl season.  The change that allows you to small game hunt during any of the deer firearm seasons.  As well as some reminders on how deer management permits can be used and how to stay legal when bringing deer/elk/moose harvested in another state back into Ohio.   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 have an awesome "Tales of the Chase" episode with Greg Glesinger of Drury Outdoors.  Greg harvested a monster of a buck he nicknamed "Triple Play" on October 1st, and Nate and Micah get to talk with him about the awesome story behind the harvest.  Greg has seen this buck grow since 2017 and was able to put a plan together to try and get on him. Greg discusses the setup and access he used in order to put himself in the right spot to get a shot at this deer.  The guys and Greg talk about other things as well like weather shifts and making moves at the right time.  Greg also goes into detail about his shot and questions he has received since the hunt as well as the mental game we all go through when we see the animal we're after for the first time.  We hope everyone has as much fun listening to this story as we did.    Missouri Woods & Water is Powered by Simplecast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/bra

Not one, not two, but three bucks over 200" in four years is quite the accomplishment. Throw in a 193" buck last year and you're looking at one of the best four years of deer hunting anyone can have on free range whitetails! Greg Glesinger of Drury Outdoors is a longtime friend and Land & Legacy Client and his story is something we can all learn from.  "You have to put deer hunting aside when trying to manage your land." Gregs says when he made a major shift in the production of his farm. In 2017 we visited Greg's farms and immediately saw major potential. By focusing on ROI (Return on Investment) or practices that actually make a return on the property for wildlife value both in the short term and long term. Timber Stand Improvement, Old Field Management, Edge Feathering, Savanna Restoration, and many more, have led to one of the healthiest deer herds we have worked with.  We don't just discuss the habitat work, we also discuss hunting strategy and using ROI on selecting days

On this week's podcast, we compare and contrast two different regions of the great state of Texas. Kyle Hedges joins Matt Dye on this podcast as the recommendations begin to flow.  As we know and share during this podcast, the region you own or hunt property in makes a considerable difference. We highlight two different properties this week, one that receives only 21 inches of rainfall a year and another that gets over 50, both in the state of TX, both that want to manage deer and wild turkey. 30 Inches of rain doesn't seem like a lot, but over the course of a year and the timing of these rains has serious implications on vegetation growth, prescribed usage, stress periods for wildlife and much more.  We hope you enjoy this week's podcast and learn more about the natural world and the factors that make it work and flow. #ForLoveoftheLand    Land & Leagacy is Powered by Simplecast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsP

This week we're joined by our buddy Shane Simpson, talking all about tracking dogs: when you should call one, & what to do after the shot. You may know Shane from one of his many ventures: Calling All Turkeys, Shane Simpson YouTube, or the subject of this podcast... the Callie Chronicles. Shane has compiled a ton of data from his past several seasons as a tracking dog handler, and today you'll get to hear some of them. We go over specific scenarios, and Shane gives us the data to support his answers about the decisions you should be making after the shot. If you've bowhunted long enough, you know that sometimes a shot can be less desirable. It's just going to happen eventually. The good news is that today most states allow the aid of a tracking dog for your best chances at recovery. Unfortunately, a lot of bowhunters don't know how accessible a good tracking dog actually is in their area, so they make the mistake of pushing a hit deer and many times not recovering them. This is a great

Hailing from Harrison, New York, AJ Fusco fights fires and  handles emergencies as a professional first responder.  When hes not battling flames, AJ has a found a niche in the fire company as the resident cook.  Taking night course at the International Culinary Institute, AJ got an understanding about food prep, flavor profile, knifework, and making delicious out of ordinary.  Something as wildgame foodies we could only wish we had.  From course work to in the field, AJ interned at world class restaurants where he was able to gleen techniques from the industries finest.  His liver mousse recipe was learned from April Bloomfield, how much more high level can you get?   AJ took his talents back to the firehouse and started his side hussle of Fork and Hose Co.  A blog where he would post dishes he created and served at the firehouse.  His little venture grew and his talents landed him on Guy’s Grocery Games (a favorite in my household).  While the show is silly, he was able to not only appear on, but win the pri

This week on the podcast Marcus is joined again by Jared Frasier of 2% For Conservation. The guys have an important conversation about volunteers becoming burned out. Jared and Marcus talk about ways that volunteers can overcome it and how to see the warning signs before it's too late. Jared has first hand experience with this in his dealings with various orgs and offers great perspective. This is a great listen for anyone who may be feeling like they want to take a step back from volunteering their time.   The Average Conservationist is Powered by Simplcast 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 Pat and Nicole Reeve join the show. Pat and Nicole are the hosts of “Driven TV”. They give a little of their background the Pat shares how “Driven Hunter” was born. They then share testaments to David Bloch’s drive and Outdoor Edge success. We then take a big turn and start discussing kids in the outdoors and how to keep it fun for them. We wrap up the episode with how to keep footage unique for repeat hunts, the importance of “field to fork”, and how to follow along with “Driven Hunter”. There is a lot of great information in this podcast. I hope you enjoy the show. To view more content from Pat and Nicole Reeve visit:  Instagram: @drivenhunter Website: https://www.drivenhunter.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/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Today on the Transition Wild Podcast, I am joined by returning guest, Fred Bohm. It’s always a pleasure having Fred on the show to talk hunting and this episode was a lot of fun. During our discussion, Fred walks us through his season so far and all of the exciting animals he’s been chasing with a bow in hand throughout 2020.  We start things off with his recent elk hunts in Wyoming and Colorado, where he was able to take a cow and bull on public land within about a week time frame, on back to back hunts. We then cover his big horn sheep hunt in Colorado and all of the ups and downs associated with that endeavor. Fred also walks us through his hunt in Hawaii earlier this year where he chased sheep, goats, and wild pigs. To round out the episode, we talk about what gear Fred has added to his setup, his photography, and what hunts he has coming down the pipe later this year. If you enjoy great photography and writing revolving around hunting, make sure to check out www.fredbohm.com.    Transition Wild is Powere

On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan is joined by Mark Krebsbach of Minnesota on his recent hunting trips to Wyoming and South Dakota. The guys talk about the different hunting strategies, how he accessed private ground, and hunting in his home state.   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 time of year is a time when many of the bucks people are after seemingly turn nocturnal, which can be a problem when you are trying to hunt them.  Today the guys have on outdoor writer Josh Honeycutt to discuss hunting nocturnal bucks.  Josh has written several articles on the topic and has some great points for people to think about while they try hunting a buck that may appear nocturnal.   Josh breaks down some things for us like dispelling the idea that some bucks are only nocturnal.  Josh believes all bucks move during the day, but some much less than others.  From there, we discuss things like getting closer to the bucks core area and figuring out travel patterns on bucks like that.  This episode is full of great information for this time of year and hopefully can help with your plan of attack while pursuing a nocturnal buck.     Missouri Woods & Water is Powered by Simplecast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivac

It's been too long since we had Dr. Sanchez back on the podcast but without any more waiting we breakdown what it means to leave a "Living Legacy". This podcast and topic is special to us as the work Legacy is within our own name.  In this podcast, we go deep into the long term impact of relationships. How do you maximize them? How do you use the outdoors and creation to connect with people?  How do you support people and share wisdom with them? This podcast is incredibly relevant to how hunters, fathers, husbands, etc.. can be the best they can be.  We hope that you take time to reflect on this podcast and apply what you can to your life and relationships. Be sure to share this podcast with those who need to hear this message, be a friend to those in need. #ForLoveoftheLand    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

Follow along with us this week as we chat with Seth Harker who relives the story and multi-year hunt for a buck him and Trace call Hefty. Young bowhunter Trace Harker finally connects on this buck at just 25 yards. This podcast breaks down that journey of highs and lows.  Several seasons ago, Trace Harker shot Hefty at 4.5 years old. Unfortunately, the arrow didn't penetrate but thankfully the buck survived the shot and lived to be chased again. Following the same path and pattern in 2020, Hefty started becoming a regular on the Cuddeback cameras. After seeing the pattern redevelop in the exact same location, Seth and Trace went in after this now 6.5-year-old buck. Walking the same path, Hefty was arrowed by a well-placed arrow. Trace was pumped and the buck was down quickly.  Be sure to hear how Seth and Trace stayed with this deer for multiple years. There is some serious deer strategy talk as they take down another mature buck with a bow in early archery season. #ForLoveoftheLand    Land & Legacy i

The Pro Talk Outdoors team was joined by co-host of the Chasing Giants Podcast, Terry Peer, to discuss in depth the format of his ongoing cell camera test.  Peer grabbed six of the top selling cell cameras on the market and has begun putting them through the most intensive, and unbiased test available for public consumption.  The results have been interesting, and may help you identify which features are best for you, and may not be best for your neighbor.   As a cherry on top, Terry discusses the growth of Chasing Giants, his race to rehab a knee injury, and a crossbow explosion that cost him a deer over 160".  Catch it all on Pro Talk Outdoors!   Pro Talk 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

Today I’m covering my recent archery mule deer hunt from early September in Colorado where I cover the events that unfolded during the hunt, as well as the preparation that lead up to it. I begin by covering how I decided on a certain unit and the reasons why I chose to do this hunt in the first place. I then talk about the preparation such as totally revamping my bow and shooting form, along with physical fitness for an above tree-line excursion around 13,000 feet elevation. I then cover my digital scouting and my one and only scouting trip to the area in early August.  I round out the episode by diving into the details of my 2020 hunt, starting with the initial hike into the area and ending with a heavy pack-out. I highlight how I spotted deer and how I was able to get in position for a close range stalk with a bow and release a well placed arrow to seal the deal. This was a fun hunt and cool story to share with you all. I hope you enjoy it! Look for an upcoming article on transitionwild.com that recaps the