In this episode of HUNTR Podcast, we bring back Mike Yoder of Drone Deer Recovery to talk about the recent blow up of his business. Mike started Drone Deer Recovery just over a year ago, and has been expanding like crazy. What started as a brilliant idea has turned into a very successful venture, and one that will not only change the future of deer recovery, but also change the ways of farming and agriculture. Mike shares his experience during deer season, realizing just how many hunters benefit...
Nov 14, 2023•2 hr
In this episode of HUNTR Podcast, we catch up with Mark Drury to recap the season thus far and discuss upcoming hunting strategies going into November. After chasing cold fronts in October, we're ready to enter peak rut with some target bucks in sight. Trying to understand the ways of mature bucks is not an easy task. If you want to kill a mature buck, you have to think like one. If there's anyone who knows a thing or two about mature buck movement, it's Mark Drury. After years of hammering gian...
Nov 07, 2023•1 hr 44 min
In this episode of HUNTR Podcast, we bring back big buck killer Don Higgins to the show to talk about some of the issues we're seeing as a hunting community. The reason we started this show was to meet like minded hunters and have open conversations about the unspoken controversy within our community. The number one issue with hunting right now is access. We talk about it all the time. Whether that be access of land or the resource itself. There are a lot of factors that go into play when it com...
Oct 31, 2023•1 hr 58 min
In this episode of HUNTR Podcast, we bring on our good friends Jeff Sturgis and Jen Buchner to talk October whitetails. Jeff has such a passion for whitetail deer hunting and specializes in habitat design. All the work we do in the spring and summer, whether that be planting food plots, creating cover, or creating buck bedding areas, is all for this time of year. The habitat we've created is now finally being used, trying to understand how these mature animals survive day-to-day. Enjoy this epis...
Oct 25, 2023•2 hr 4 min
*BONUS EPISODE ALERT* In this episode of HUNTR Podcast, the guys deliver some bonus content discussing the season thus far leading into the middle of October. This is the time of the year when you start battling weather patterns, trying to catch cold fronts, deer are moving around more, and it feels like hunting season. All of the hard work in the offseason is what led us to where we are now, trying to give ourselves the best chance at harvesting a mature buck. Jared shares with us what's going ...
Oct 19, 2023•1 hr 51 min
In this episode of HUNTR Podcast, we bring on special guest Jay Gregory of The Wild Outdoors to talk about the current state of hunting and how the industry has evolved over the years. Jay Gregory has been a consistent hunting personality since the start of The Wild Outdoors in 1995, where he captures and produces the journey of hunting whitetails, elk, mule deer, bears, turkeys, and more. Over the years hunting television has made a big transition to social media platforms, and Jay has done a g...
Oct 17, 2023•2 hr 20 min
In this episode of HUNTR Podcast, we bring on guests Chris Dunkin and Skip Sligh to discuss some of the current issues with bowhunting today and what we can do as hunters to improve our experience moving forward. While the idea of hunter opportunity is great, it's been taken too far resulting in more bad than good for the archery hunting community. We talk about these issues all the time and it's up to us to make a difference. Whether that be separate crossbow seasons, eliminating baiting, or ha...
Oct 10, 2023•3 hr 24 min
In this episode of HUNTR Podcast, we bring on our friends Eric Reger & Angelo Testa of Eastern Woodlands to talk about our roots as outdoorsman. Everyone starts somewhere, whether it be small game hunting, trapping, or the early days of chasing whitetails. Eric and Angelo do a little bit of everything when it comes to being outdoorsman. Going back to the history of archery, they have found many ancient artifacts such as old arrowheads, fossils, and even human remains ranging back to 1500 yea...
Oct 03, 2023•1 hr 36 min
In this episode of HUNTR Podcast, the guys sit down to recap Jeremy's recent Kentucky elk hunt. Going into an area you've never hunted before, no cell cams, no intel, can be challenging. Learning the ways of the elk is a whole different ball game than chasing mature bucks on private land. Having to dive in and use woodsmanship skills and read sign is not something that most hunters are used to these days. With the use of modern day technology in the industry, it's refreshing to get out there and...
Sep 28, 2023•2 hr 14 min
In this episode of HUNTR Podcast, we bring on special guest Aron Snyder to talk backcountry hunting strategies. Aron does a lot for the outdoor industry as co-owner of Kirfaru International, and product designer for Born Primitive Outdoor. He specializes in backcountry hunting, spending over 100 days a year in the wilderness. Between killing giant elk, mountain goats, mule deer, and bears, Aron has proven himself to be a great hunter. From physical fitness and training to understanding the ways ...
Sep 26, 2023•1 hr 31 min
*BONUS EPISODE ALERT* In this episode of HUNTR Podcast, Jared breaks down the journey of his early season North Dakota hunt. What started off as a planning a little prank, eventually led to the success of this North Dakota giant. We talk about it all the time, the pursuit of mature bucks. Hunting the thick country of North Dakota is a challenge in itself, let alone completing the goal of shooting a big buck. With the use of cell cams, mapping systems, and other technology in the hunting industry...
Sep 21, 2023•2 hr 4 min
In this episode of HUNTR Podcast, we bring on our taxidermist Travis Weaver to talk everything taxidermy. Travis is an award winning taxidermist out of Ohio with years of experience under his belt. He's done everything from whitetail deer, small animals, bear, fish, and other wild game. Travis give us a little taste of what the day-to-day life behind taxidermy looks like. What most hunters might not realize, there's a lot of steps and protocols to follow when it comes to caring for your deer aft...
Sep 19, 2023•2 hr 38 min
In this episode of HUNTR Podcast, the guys sit down and talk about the evolution of woodsmanship. Having experience in the woods and developing your skills as a woodsman is so important and such a helpful skillset to have when you're chasing big bucks. Learning the ways of the outdoors, the habitat and environment deer live in, gaining observation, paying attention to wind and weather patterns, etc. It all gets put in your back pocket to use when you're in the woods hunting for your target anima...
Sep 12, 2023•1 hr 31 min
In this episode of HUNTR Podcast, we're very excited to bring on explorer, biologist, conservationist, and sportsman Donnie Vincent. A true example of a man passionate about the journey and the experience that comes along with hunting wild game. Donnie is not only an incredible hunter, but someone who loves to share the stories that come along with it. Donnie has produced a number of films, including the award winning "The River's Divide", that has influenced hunters all over the world. As we si...
Sep 05, 2023•3 hr 3 min
In this episode of HUNTR Podcast, we bring back big buck killer Rendell Erik to give us an update on what's going on out in Iowa. Rendell has transitioned into a full-time outdoorsman as he now works for ASIO Gear, being consumed by what he loves 24/7. Thinking giant bucks day in and day out. Spending countless hours in the woods, reading sign, and gathering intel is what leads to his whitetail success. We discuss a lot of summer scouting techniques, strategies for the upcoming season, and what ...
Aug 29, 2023•2 hr 2 min
In this episode of HUNTR Podcast, we rope in Zak & Justin of Creek Kings from Columbus, Ohio to discuss what it's like chasing giant bucks in urban areas. While we spend a lot of time hunting our farms in Ohio, the strategies and practices are much different in urban areas outside of the city. We're constantly working on property & habitat management projects trying to grow big deer to give us the best chance at a trophy animal. For people like Zak & Justin, they're knocking from doo...
Aug 22, 2023•2 hr 58 min
In this episode of HUNTR Podcast, we're joined by returning guest Aaron Warbritton from The Hunting Public to discuss the good, bad, and the ugly of public land hunting. If you're a frequent listener of the show, you know how often we talk about public land hunting and the many issues it brings to the hunting experience. We often ask ourselves why? Is it because all of the leased ground is full and there's nowhere else to hunt? Is it because it's being promoted on social media? Or is it due to t...
Aug 15, 2023•2 hr 24 min
In this episode of HUNTR Podcast, we sit down to discuss our plans and preparation for this coming hunting season. With the addition of the Illinois farm, there's a lot more work to be done. Between planting food plots and creating the best habitat for the deer herd, there's only so much time before you're in the stand on opening day. While strategies differ from state to state, it's always the same goal in the end... We want to have the best possible chance at harvesting a mature buck every yea...
Aug 08, 2023•2 hr 9 min
In this episode of HUNTR Podcast, we share some big news with you guys. It's no secret the love we have for the midwest and the hunting opportunity it presents, so we pulled the trigger. We bought a farm in Illinois! If you've been following us for some time, you know how passionate we are about the pursuit of mature bucks. After years of hunting Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Kentucky we've decided it's time to get even more serious about big deer. We sit down today and share the current process of wh...
Aug 01, 2023•1 hr 40 min
In this episode of HUNTR Podcast, we bring on special guest Chris Bee, professional archer and popular hunting personality, to discuss some of our favorite controversial topics in the hunting community today. Not only has Chris has competed and won many archery tournaments across the country, but he also knows a thing or two about what it takes to kill big bucks. Now an Iowa resident, Chris spends most of his time producing content on his own YouTube channel, whether that be archery related or f...
Jul 25, 2023•1 hr 57 min
In this episode of HUNTR Podcast, things get a little controversial as we bring on Dr. Matt Rinella of the Hunt Quietly Podcast. As most of you guys know, we're not afraid to tackle the issues going on in the hunting world today. Our message has always been to talk about the things people aren't talking about, going into every conversation with an open-mind and open-thought process. One thing we've been talking about lately is how the opportunity for hunters is creating bad hunting experiences. ...
Jul 18, 2023•3 hr 10 min
In this episode of I Bought A Farm, we bring on special guest Bobby Kendall of The Whitetail Group to share his passion and knowledge of not only purchasing hunting land in the Midwest, but having the opportunity to kill giant deer on those pieces of property too. Bobby's vision behind The Whitetail Group is to create the best of the best hunting properties, but not limited to one specific strategy. With every piece of property comes different hunting strategies based off of what that piece of l...
Jul 13, 2023•2 hr 32 min
In this episode of HUNTR Podcast, we bring on Kip Adams of the National Deer Association as we look for answers to the many problems involving whitetail hunting as we know it today. With Kip's knowledge behind whitetail deer, we pick his brain and look for a better understanding of what the future of hunting will look like and how we can maintain a healthy deer herd moving forward. We talk about how too much hunter opportunity leads to bad hunting experiences whether that be too many hunters on ...
Jul 11, 2023•1 hr 51 min
We're back with another episode of "I Bought A Farm" with Madison Raber to talk all things timber. Madison has a lot of knowledge when it comes to timber consulting as he has been doing so for years under his business Treestand Forestry. As a land owner, it can be confusing when it comes to land management. Trying to understand the right way to set up your property for whitetail success is something we all strive for. When it comes to timber, you want to make sure you have the right information....
Jul 06, 2023•1 hr 41 min
In this episode of HUNTR Podcast, we bring on special guest Cody D'Acquisto, who knows a thing or two about killing giant bucks. Being the son of Andrea D'Acqusto, whitetail hunting has been rooted in him from a young age. Working for Lone Wolf Custom Gear, Cody is the type of guy that lives and breathes whitetail hunting. The passion and pursuit of chasing mature bucks is something we can relate on. Cody, unlike many hunters today, focuses more on the experience and the observation of the hunt,...
Jul 04, 2023•2 hr 19 min
In this episode of HUNTR Podcast, we bring on special guest Josh Bowmar, who needs no introduction as one of the biggest hunting personalities out there. Josh is an absolute killer when it comes to mature deer as he's harvested six bucks over 200-inches. Not only is he a whitetail freak, but he's hunted some of the craziest animals from crocodiles to wild hippos. While he has been arguably one of the most successful hunters, that comes with a lot of criticism too. Josh opens up about the Nebrask...
Jun 27, 2023•4 hr 40 min
In this episode of HUNTR Podcast, we bring back Ben Rising of Whitetail Edge to talk about his experience buying hunting land in the Midwest. It's not an easy task when it comes to purchasing land as there's a lot of chaos that comes with it. Between competing with other buyers, the real estate market, whitetail potential, and the land management projects, it can be a lot of work. But when it's all said and done, there's nothing more rewarding than chasing mature bucks in the Midwest. So how do ...
Jun 20, 2023•2 hr 16 min
In this episode of HUNTR Podcast, we bring on special guest Chris Dunkin of GSM to talk big deer in Iowa. Not just big deer, but the realistic expectations of what hunting whitetails is like in Iowa. Chris, an Iowa resident, has spent countless hours chasing mature bucks and having success doing it. While it's arguably the best state to hunt whitetails, it might not always come easy. Chris shares with us how he purchased his own farm in Iowa, while explaining the good, bad, ugly, and in-between ...
Jun 13, 2023•2 hr 1 min
In this episode of HUNTR Podcast, the guys sit down to talk about their summer farming progress heading into another whitetail season. Planting food plots, creating cover while still having access, and manipulating your property for the best chance at killing a monster buck. Ultimately, this is the time of year where you grind and put the work in the field to create the best habitat for the deer herd around you. The guys also discuss topics such as drawing for Kansas and the evolution of bowhunt...
Jun 06, 2023•1 hr 29 min
In this episode of HUNTR Podcast, we bring back Ranch Fairy and Darrel Barnette to talk about the best possible arrow setup you can have for killing whitetail deer. As bowhunters, we're always changing our gear, trying to find what is right for us, and what's going to give us the best chance at knocking that mature buck we've been chasing all season. What kind of broadheads should I use? Do I want heavy or light arrows? How do I know what the best arrow setup is for me? What's going to give me t...
May 30, 2023•1 hr 58 min
