Sportsmen's Nation - For The Die-hard Sportsman

On today's episode Marcus is joined by co-owner and co-founder of 2% Certified Seek Outside, Kevin Timm. Kevin gives a great history of the company and how Seek Outside was started. Kevin also tells the story about how the company decided to start making lightweight packs as well. Conservation is at the very core of the Seek Outside and nobody lives and breathes that more than Kevin.   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

Today's episode was recorded in North Dakota during our public land trip. Like I had mentioned on some earlier podcasts, Shane Simpson was of course up there again. Plus some of the Tethrd crew tagged along. And, the Ranch Fairy showed up. So we essentially got together and did a little round table with Greg Godfrey, Jared Shaffer, Carl Kossuth, Shane, Troy aka Ranch Fairy, Dylan Hazen, who was filming for Tethrd, as well as myself. We talked about our experience thus far, broadhead and arrow setups along with some ad-hoc broadhead testing on a deer carcass, cyber scouting, North Dakota laws, and lessons learned on the trip. We recorded outside, so there is a little bit of wind noise, but not too bad. A tornado siren started about 40 minutes in, so we apologize for that, but it was a little out of our control.    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.c

It's that time of year where we are paying close attention to our trail cameras. They can provide us with a ton of information and help us get one step closer to getting within shooting distance of a target buck. On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan is joined by Dylan Bushur for a complete strategy breakdown of a big buck he currently has on trail camera.  The guys discuss the terrain this buck is using, his daily routine, the food sources, possible ambush locations, access routes, the right wind direction, and everything else one would need to get a big buck on the ground.    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 waterfowl seasons beginning to open up across Ohio; we found it timely to discuss bird bands on this week's episode.  We discuss the idea of shooting a banded bird as being a trophy, but harvesting a collared or tagged big game species is thought to be much less desirable.  We also discuss a few reasons as to why there is a significant portion of the population that refuses to report the harvest of banded birds.  Lastly, we discuss tagged/collared big game animals and how them being tagged can often diminish their "wildness" because you as the hunter are no longer the first human to lay hands on that animal.   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

On this podcast, you will hear our take on a listener question. This question falls right in line with some of the recent podcasts we are having regarding herd management. This time it is on a bigger scale. We look beyond a single property and involve regions and states.  During the podcast, we talk about a real life example form Southern Iowa. This podcast follower has seen a decrease in the number and quality of bucks over the course of 8 years, despite completing some pretty serious land and herd management during this time. So, we break down in an honest review of what this landowner could be experiencing. This neighborhood is seeing crazy lease values and outfitting. The number of mature bucks being harvested annually is only increasing. The targets are being shot while does are left to increase.  If you want to hear the answer to this question on a deeper level, then follow along on the podcast. Take a dive down to the complexities of managing wild free ranging whitetails. #ForLoveoftheLand    Land &

As whitetail season is getting under way in Missouri, the guys have on Jeff DeCarlis with Quest Hunt Co. on to talk about their tournament. Jeff and Brian Austin founded the world's largest whitetail deer tournament back in 2017 and it has gotten bigger and bigger each year and is now operating in 9 states this year.   The Quest Hunt tournament was designed to even the playing field a little and give more people a chance to win, which is great when you see the awesome prizes the top 10 teams get in each state.  We have a fun time talking with Jeff about all the details of their tournament.  Tune in and have some fun with us!     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

As the bowhunting season is opening up across the country, we are putting the finishing touches on our gear selections for this season. Today's podcast revolves around the bowhunting gear we plan on taking to the deer stand this fall. You will get a list of the new products we are trying. As we move through the season, you will hear about our experiences with each one.  Every year, there are new products to choose from and try. Although we don't often get bogged down by the product game, it is still good to try new things and provide you with honest feedback from real-life hunting scenarios. Some of the products will include arrows, broadheads, blinds, saddles, boots, ozone, bows, and more. Be sure to follow along to see what we plan to include in our whitetail hunting daypacks. This will be a fun fall! We hope you break the mold for 2020, get outside and try something new. This is a great year to take a new person hunting! #ForLoveoftheLand   Land & Legacy is Powered by Simplecast Learn more abou

How much do you focus on weather patterns when deer hunting? On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan and Bob hit you with a B.S. Session about how cold fronts effect deer movement and if precipitation plays a bigger role then the actual temperature .   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

Thanks for tuning in! We're excited that deer season is now opening up in states all over the country. Last week, Parker met up with some friends at the Kentucky deer camp talking about how to get on deer in the bluegrass state. A couple of days later, he had an encounter with what would have been the largest deer he's ever had an opportunity at. In this episode, Parker and Drew briefly discuss this encounter, what went wrong, and ultimately how the heartbreaking situation played out. After the short recap, the guys discuss some of the goals they have set for themselves this season, and to tickle the fancy of you tactics guys, they talk about some of the ways they plan to accomplish those goals. Topics include: setting up to hunt mature bucks instead of getting distracted by the high concentration of young buck sign, developing a system for making yourself effective in the woods on your setup, finding the common denominator areas that have produced success in the past, & having the patience to kno

Nick called up Jonah Curtis; a local homesteader, Hunt to Eat Ambassador, and care-taker of an extensive garden.  Jonah gives a look into how through years of working the land, he has been able to pull a large harvest and be able to preserve harvest year round.  He gives some tips for starting a garden, and make it productive.  We also dive into his new partnership with Hunt to Eat and how his values align with this company seamlessly.  This was a fun episode to record and surely some great info to gleaned. Jonah holds quite a few different jobs, including working his homestead down in southern Michigan.  His focus is to be able to grow enough produce and preserve the harvest for the following year.  I know in my gardening experience, this was the missing step.  Jonah uses several techniques; pressure canning, waterbath canning, freezing, and the old art of having a  root cellar.  It seems like a huge undertaking but he has made this his lifestyle.  After many years of working his plots and getting familiar w

On this episode of the Hunting Gear Podcast, Dan is joined by Scott Bakken of HHA Sports to discuss their product line. Scott shares some company history on how the Optimizer line built the foundation of the company. He then goes in to the details of how the company expanded and added new product lines. Scott also talks about how they come up with new products and how their customers play a big role in that.   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

It's that time of year again where many of us start making plans to get in to the woods and start bowhunting. On this episode of the Iowa Sportsman, Dan connects with Noel Gandy about early October bowhunting strategies. Noel shares his experiences over the last 5 years tagging out on mature bucks in the first part of October. The guys run through a variety of scenarios to increase your success and the importance of weather patterns. If you are looking to tag out this early season, this is the episode you need to listen to.   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

Have you ever thought about getting a dog? A coon dog? On this podcast Brent Reaves, Nick Gilliland and Clay Newcomb break down the barriers to entry in this iconic past time. It's probably a lot more doable that you think and the benefits of being a coonhunter are notable. Raccoon populations are at an all-time high and there has never been a better time to start hunting at night. You're bound to learn something and to enjoy this fun conversation with the hosts of the Nite Life Nation Podcast. Be sure to check them out for more detailed information about coonhunting.    Bear Hunting Magazine 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 today's episode Marcus is joined by Paul Peterson of First Lite. Marcus and Paul spend a good amount of time discussing the current public land movement and why it's so important First Lite to take a stand for public land and what conservation means to the company. As one of the first companies to become 2% Certified, First Lite at their core lives and breathes conservation. If you're spending time in the outdoors, be sure to support companies like First Lite who give back to the organizations who support the animals we love to chase.   The 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

Today I’m joined by my friend Ben Guttormson for another badass elk hunting podcast. What’s cool about this episode is that it’s positioned as a question and answer format of various hunting situational and preparation scenarios, where Ben explains what he would do and the reasons why. During our discussion of preparation, I have him rank five categories of scouting, fitness, shooting, gear, and calling and how he prioritizes them in order of most important to least important. I also have him break down what a week long hunt would look like day by day if he were dropped into a unit blind without any prior knowledge of the area. We round out the episode with “in the field” type scenarios where he breaks down certain scenarios of calling and how he would set up to get within bow range of elk, given a number of circumstances. We also cover strategies for locating elk in various weather and early season conditions when the rut is not in full swing yet. If you are hunting elk tin the west this fall, this episode i

In this episode Fred Eichler joins the show.  Fred is the host of “Everything Eichler” and runs an outfitting business called “Full Draw Outfitters”. He is a very energetic upbeat guy and was lot of fun to talk with. We talk about season preparation when owning an outfitting business and the biggest hurdle they must overcome to be ready for the upcoming season. We then get into a discussion about apex predators and the reintroduction of them back in Colorado. We finish the conversation with his North American Super Slam. There is a lot of great information in this podcast. I hope you enjoy the show.  To view more content from Fred Eichler visit:  Instagram: @fredeichler Website: https://www.fulldrawoutfitters.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

If you are wondering how much it would cost you to get into waterfowl hunting, then we've got you covered!  Jeff is getting started as a new waterfowl hunter this year so we thought it might be helpful to go through what he bought to get started and how much it cost him.  We discuss what deer and small game hunting items he was able to repurpose for waterfowl.  We run through what decoys and calls he decided to start with as well as how he was able to get deals on some of the items.  So if you've been curious about waterfowl hunting, there should be something helpful for you in this one!   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

With one month to prepare for an out of state hunt and a little help from his social network, Ted Bright hit the digital scouting hard to look for public ground to hunt in Nebraska. As he was planning for the hunt he realized that using water to access where thought the deer would be lives he decided to bring his kayak to the party. After a 10 hour drive, some boots on the ground scouting, and a full trial run to do some glassing, he was able to locate the deer he wanted to hunt opening morning. At 3:00 a.m. he hopped in his kayak for a 6 mile float, and then a 2.5 mile hike, to find the perfect location to hang his saddle. With little movement that morning, he decided to get down and find a new location for the evening hunt. With light fading fast, a good buck came in from behind him offering Ted a 14 yard shot.  The rest is history!   Nine Finger Chronicles is Powered by Simplecast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy &

In today's show, Nate and Micah sit down with Nate's dad and uncle and talk about some fly fishing.  Nate's dad Mike, and his Uncle Chuck talk about how each of them got into fly fishing and what they love about it.  We also talk about some gear they like to use from rods and reels to fly types and tying.  Dad and Uncle Chuck also talk about some of their favorite places to fly fish in Missouri and other places as well.  Fly fishing is something that my dad and uncle have been doing for years and they have a real passion for it.  This is a fun episode just getting to listen to two men we respect and admire talk about something they love doing.  I hope you enjoy it as much 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/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this podcast, you will hear the recipe for having more big bucks on the landscape. This isn't rocket science, yet it seems hunters get caught up in genetics and food plots constantly. If you want more deer with bigger antlers then develop an age structure that allows deer to reach maturity. Plain and simple.  As the season begins to open up in your neighborhood, you are immediately faced with decisions. Do you harvest certain bucks or not? Without fail, we will hear, if I don't my neighbor will... Well, guess what, if you do, then your neighbor will not, regardless, you don't control every outcome. But every time you kill a but in defense of a neighbor, it dies. It doesn't get older and you were the road block between developing the age structure you wanted, not anyone else.  The secret recipe for big bucks comes not by buying products but with education, habitat, and age structure. The age structure can be influenced by not harvesting younger age class deer, offering secure cover, and crea