In this episode of I Bought A Farm, we bring on Whitetail Properties CEO, Jeff Evans, to take us behind the scenes of real estate. Jeff has tons of experience improving farms all over the midwest by creating the best habitat possible for whitetail deer. Between planting food plots, managing timber harvest, and adding acres of crops, he knows how to build a beautiful hunting property. There's a lot to learn when it comes to rural real estate. When is the right time to buy land? Where do I start? ...
May 25, 2023•1 hr 32 min
In this episode of HUNTR Podcast, the guys sit down and cover some of their current property management projects leading into summer. It's that time of year again where we begin to prep for a new hunting season. That means hours of field work, spraying, planting, etc. The goal is to create a sustainable habitat for multiple mature bucks leading up to the fall. It's not an easy task manipulating your property for a successful deer habitat. We discuss in this episode how many things have to go rig...
May 23, 2023•1 hr 17 min
In this episode of HUNTR Podcast, we bring on Outdoors Allie & Nick Berger to talk about what it's like to create a space for yourself in the outdoor industry. Allie D'Andrea has grown into one of the most popular outdoor female influencers with her husband Nick Berger behind the scenes of it all. As we break down the start of her career to now, we discuss what it takes to truly pave a path for yourself and become relevant in this community and industry. After traveling the country for years...
May 16, 2023•3 hr 17 min
In this episode of HUNTR Podcast, we bring on special guest Trae Waynes. Trae was drafted into the NFL by the Minnesota Vikings 11th overall from Michigan State in 2015. He then played professional football for the next 7 years with a Super Bowl appearance in 2022, playing for the Cincinnati Bengals. After battling injuries and deciding to step away from the game, what does life after football look like? For Trae, he has shifted his focus to the outdoors by starting his own outfitting business, ...
May 09, 2023•1 hr 34 min
In this episode of HUNTR Podcast, we invite special guest Eric Hanson from Just Hunt Club to talk all things land management. Being a farmer in the state of New York, Eric shares his knowledge on what crops you should be planting on your farm to keep a sustainable herd on your hunting property. Diving into food plots can be overwhelming trying to decide what to plant and how to do so. Whether it be the chemicals used to help grow your crops, using the necessary equipment, or trying to design a d...
May 02, 2023•2 hr 10 min
It's that time of year again where we start implementing our land management projects to create the best habitat for whitetail success. In this episode of HUNTR Podcast, the guys sit down and talk about spring turkey season and what's to come this season on their very own farms. Focusing on topics such as summer food plots, buck bedding areas, access points, timber, etc. The more work you put in the field, the better you understand your hunting property. Year in and year out, the guys are always...
Apr 25, 2023•1 hr 30 min
In this episode of HUNTR podcast, we bring on Brandon McDonald, an avid outdoorsman and real estate investor from Nashville to talk about all things bow hunting. Brandon has his own YouTube channel, producing high-quality content about archery and the hunting world. Whether it's reviewing products, setting up bows, or hunting tips, he does it all with true authenticity. One specific topic we cover is the Josh Bowman scandal, where he was accused of transporting wildlife from Nebraska to Ohio. We...
Apr 18, 2023•1 hr 59 min
In this episode of HUNTR Podcast, we bring on Skip Sligh, a like-minded hunter who knows a thing or two about mature deer. With Skip's experience hunting Iowa and his property management practices, he shares his knowledge with us today. Skip and the guys dive right into topics such as state regulations and how it affects the hunting community. We talk about it all the time, what does the future of whitetail hunting look like? With various rules and regulations being a factor in our discussion, w...
Apr 12, 2023•2 hr 2 min
In this episode of HUNTR Podcast, the guys sit down and talk about the strategy and preparation going into the off-season. We all want bigger deer on our property, and there are so many different ways to implement that. What kind of food should you plant? How close are you to those bedding areas? What year-to-year data do you have with the deer on your farm? These are questions we constantly ask ourselves to put our off-season projects into plan. We also discuss the future of hunting not just fo...
Apr 04, 2023•1 hr 39 min
In this episode of HUNTR Podcast, we introduce special guest Mike Yoder of Deer Drone Recovery. If you're a serious whitetail hunter, chances are you've had some trouble locating and recovering your deer. While you can follow blood trails for hours on end, or use dogs to track down your wounded animal, there's nothing quite like Drone Deer Recovery. The drones Mike has been able to create include military-grade night vision and thermal imaging. We dive deep into how this process works, discussin...
Mar 28, 2023•1 hr 52 min
In this episode of HUNTR Podcast, we connect with special guest Lucas Cayko. Hunting primarily public land in North Dakota, Lucas shares his strategies and tactics for killing mature bucks. It's no secret that Lucas has a reputation for successfully hunting mature deer, as he was involved in the White Knuckle video series showcasing just that. Lucas has been a serious bow hunter for nearly 20 years and shares the same passion for the pursuit of mature whitetail deer. We dive into topics such as ...
Mar 21, 2023•1 hr 47 min
In this episode of HUNTR Podcast, we bring on a very special guest, "The Hunting Beast" Dan Infalt. Dan is arguably one of the greatest whitetail hunters as he consistently punches his buck tags year after year. Dan has shared a lot of his hunting knowledge and tactics through a number of DVD series that showcase the process of successfully hunting mature bucks. While Dan is undoubtedly a great whitetail hunter, he offers some great advice through passionate hunters in the community with his onl...
Mar 14, 2023•1 hr 51 min
In this episode of HUNTR Podcast, we bring Johnny Stewart into the studio to talk about the ways of mature bucks, season recap, and the future of whitetail deer. It's nice to find hunters out there, like Johnny, who share the same objective when it comes to bow hunting. With the recent debates and discussions we've talked about within the hunting community, Johnny shares his insight on the current state of whitetail hunting. As presented in this podcast, Johnny is someone who spends a lot of tim...
Mar 07, 2023•1 hr 42 min
In this week's episode of HUNTR Podcast, we bring on special guest and like-minded individual Ryan Furrer. Much like us, Ryan shares a passion in the pursuit of harvesting mature bucks. Whether it's land management projects, spending time in the bow shop, or hunting small game, Ryan is very much involved in the outdoors. As we sit down and discuss the ways of the hunting world today, we cover a lot of unanswered questions that create room for discussion for our community. What does the future of...
Feb 28, 2023•1 hr 40 min
In this episode of HUNTR Podcast, we bring back Dr. Bronson Strickland to talk about how chronic wasting disease in the whitetail population. Bronson, as some of you may not know, is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to deer and other wildlife research. Bronson, a professor at Mississippi State University and Wildlife Biologist, has a lot of reliable information when it comes to how deer live. The big topic we hit in this podcast, regarding deer management, is CWD (Chronic Wasting Disease.) Wh...
Feb 22, 2023•2 hr 22 min
In this episode of HUNTR Podcast, the guys sit down to discuss their offseason projects involving property management and creating a better habitat for deer to survive in. There are so many different things to consider when you're trying to structure a property for a better hunting season. We talk about the importance of food, access, bedding areas, etc. What we love about these property management projects is there's always room for improvement, and you learn something new about your property e...
Feb 14, 2023•1 hr 20 min
In this episode of HUNTR Podcast, the guys sit down and talk about some upcoming off-season projects that can help improve their hunting properties and attract more deer for the next season. Habitat management is such a key factor in the pursuit of killing a mature buck. Our goal is to manipulate the properties we hunt to give us better access to bigger, better deer. Whether it be planting food plots, creating access points, or just getting boots on the ground, we want to create the best environ...
Feb 07, 2023•2 hr 2 min
In this episode of HUNTR Podcast, we bring back returning guest Steve Sherk to discuss what you should be looking for in the woods this time of year. Whether it's shed hunting or scouting for the next season, Steve is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to boots on the ground. There are so many factors that go into how deer survive and the way they maintain a sustainable habitat. As hunters, we're trying to gather as much information as possible to set ourselves up to have success in the tree st...
Jan 31, 2023•1 hr 10 min
In this episode of HUNTR Podcast, the guys sit down and cover some topics regarding the ways of the hunting world as we know it today. There are many rules and regulations that differ state-to-state, some that make sense and some that don't. We often take a step back and ask ourselves who's right and who's wrong? At the end of the day, hunting is in fact a human right, but it is also limited resource. There has to be some sort of regulation within the hunting community to keep our passion for wh...
Jan 24, 2023•1 hr 25 min
In this episode of HUNTR Podcast we are joined by special guest TJ Eads, founder of Rack Hub, to discuss all things shed hunting. With shed season here, TJ touches on his experience in the woods looking for sheds and the different woodsman skills you can acquire this time of year shed hunting. While he's a passionate outdoorsman, he also shares his expertise on product design within the hunting industry. Sit back and enjoy the show, as the guys and TJ take a deep dive into topics such as strateg...
Jan 17, 2023•1 hr 43 min
In this episode of HUNTR Podcast, the Iowa trend continues. We bring on special guest Rendell Erik to talk about all things whitetail hunting in Iowa. Rendell Erik is primarily a saddle hunter, and a big public land guy who knows a thing or two about killing mature bucks. We discuss topics such as the future of Iowa compared to other midwest states, the impact modern hunting technology has on the resource, and what it takes to kill a big mature buck. Sit back and enjoy the show, as Rendell Erik ...
Jan 10, 2023•2 hr 16 min
In this episode of HUNTR Podcast, we bring on special guest Dr. Karl Miller, co-leader of UGA Deer Lab. As whitetail hunters, we try to understand deer as much as we can. The way they survive and live everyday life is something special. We dive deep into discussion about their senses and how these animals operate when it comes to being hunted. Hope you enjoy this episode as Dr. Miller shares his expertise on the whitetail deer. New episodes of HUNTR Podcast drop every Tuesday 6PM EST SUBSCRIBE T...
Jan 03, 2023•1 hr 49 min
We have a bonus episode this week! In this episode of HUNTR Podcast, the guys sit down and recap Jared's most recent trip to Kansas. With Jared still having his Kansas tag, he wasn't ready to be done. With some bucks on cam and good weather patterns coming in, it was time to go back. The pursuit of a mature midwest buck, we talk about it all the time, is something we never give up on. There's going to be times where things don't go according to plan, and your hunt isn't what you had hoped. That'...
Dec 29, 2022•1 hr 2 min
In this episode of HUNTR Podcast, we bring on Warren Holder to continue the trend of whitetail hunting in Iowa. Warren's knowledge and passion for mature bucks and trophy level deer is something special to appreciate. When he's not in the stand he's working behind the scenes at Raised Hunting, just living whitetail hunting as much as possible. We talk bout the future of midwest hunting, how to identify the age class of a whitetail deer, and why Iowa is one of the best places to hunt. Hope you en...
Dec 27, 2022•1 hr 49 min
In this episode of HUNTR Podcast, we bring on returning guest, Jared Mills. As an Iowa hunter, Jared talks about the current state and the future of hunting, in arguably one of the best places to harvest mature bucks. As Pennsylvania guys, we wanted to get a taste of what Iowa has to offer these days. We also cover topics such as issues with baiting, advanced technology in hunting, and the laws and regulations that affect the whitetail population. With Jared stepping away from Midwest Whitetail,...
Dec 20, 2022•1 hr 48 min
In this episode of HUNTR Podcast, we sit down and discuss the future of whitetail hunting and why we should be concerned as hunters. We talk about it time and time again, but as time goes on, it's getting easier and easier to kill deer. Whether it be the technology we use as hunters, baiting with corn piles, or the evolution of weapons, the list goes on. The one thing we really talk about and should be noticed is the abuse of resources. With more hunters in the woods and killing deer becoming ea...
Dec 13, 2022•1 hr 40 min
It's that time of year again! The chase for mature bucks continues as the guys recap their deer camp experience in Kansas. In this episode of HUNTR Podcast, Jeremy shares his success as he punched his Kansas tag on day one of the midwest voyage. There's a lot that goes into the success of killing a mature buck, whether it be the preparation before the season, reading deer sign, weather patterns, or just the luck of the draw on public land. While chasing mature bucks and punching tags is the main...
Dec 06, 2022•1 hr 20 min
The guys have talked about it all season... The pursuit of a mature buck. There are so many factors that go into giving yourself the best chance to kill a big buck, and if you practice those behaviors, eventually it'll happen. In this weeks episode of HUNTR Podcast, the guys sit down to discuss Jared's journey on how he was able to punch his tag in Ohio. The goal of killing a mature buck is one that isn't easily obtainable, but when you put in the time and effort, you start to learn the ways of ...
Nov 29, 2022•1 hr 39 min
In this episode of HUNTR Podcast, the guys sit down to give an update on their season so far. As we get into early November, the focus on target bucks is getting real. While it's been a challenge battling warm weather patterns and rut activity, it's crunch time and you gotta keep the eyes on the prize. Every year is different, but the goal is the same to knock down a mature buck. While the trip to Kansas is right around the corner, the guys discuss their preparation and expectations of filling t...
Nov 22, 2022•1 hr 28 min
The goal of killing a mature buck isn't always an easy one. With so many different factors coming into play during the season, it helps to have an understanding of what's inside the mind of your target deer... In this episode of HUNTR Podcast, we're joined by another Pennsylvania local guy, Johnny Stewart. With his time and effort in the woods, Johnny has developed certain strategies and skills to better understand the ways of a mature buck. Whether it's travel patterns, night activity, or the r...
Nov 15, 2022•1 hr 30 min