Ep. 38: Setting Mock Scrapes Early
This week the guys discuss the importance of setting mock scrapes early. Among other things.
Every Monday, the Ridge Hunter Outdoors team and guests share stories, tips, tactics, and strategies that have made them both successful and unsuccessful in the whitetail woods. Join us and you might learn something to help you become a better hunter. At the very least, you should be entertained.
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This week the guys discuss the importance of setting mock scrapes early. Among other things.
This week the guys talk about setting up stands in places you wouldn't normally think about.
This week the guys attempt to breakdown the bow market, what they look for in. a set up, and how you can go about finding a new bow that fits you.
This week the guys discuss the growing number of mature bucks throughout the country, based on their personal experience and studies reported by the National Deer Association.
This week the guys talk about the history of bow hunting as they saw it grow in popularity and then peak. They also discuss the explosion of popularity in the 90's and how we can use what happened then to create more interest in today's population.
This week the guys talk about different projects they have going on, turkey hunting and more.
This week the guys discuss some things that you can be doing this time of year to get ready for next fall. Hope you enjoy it! Website - Ridgehunteroutdoors.com RAKS Big Game Supplements - Raksmineral.com Code - "RHO22" for 5% off
This week the guys discuss Dr. James C Kroll's article, "Digestible Energy: The Most Important Factor in Whitetail Nutrition." They also give an update on the Fry property and talk more about spring food plot blends. Website - Ridgehunteroutdoors.com RAKS Big Game Supplements - Raksmineral.com Discount Code: RHO22 for 5% discount on entire order
This week the guys have Dusty Wood on to tell some stories and share his thoughts on the importance of quality deer management.
This week the guys discuss Steve Sherk's latest article, 'The Target Shed,' where he talks about targeting a specific buck's sheds and how to use the information to hunt him the next season.
This week Forrest Bonin joins the show to talk about deer and property management and what it's like to work with the Drury Brothers.
This week the guys talk about how we can affect the perception non-hunters have of hunters. They also discuss ideal food plot equipment for every budget.
This week, with the whole crew in house, the guys look at whats ahead for the show and the next few months.
The guys come at you from the Iowa Deer Classic this week with some information about prescribed fires for habitat management.
This week the guys talk about the first steps to take when you decide to develop a food plot program.
This week the guys talk about what they would look for if they were buying a new property for hunting. From location to specific property characteristics, they lay out and prioritize what an ideal piece of hunting ground would be for them.
This week Canyon gives you guys an update on the company, and goes over some things you can be doing this month to improve your chances at a big buck next season.
This week the guys discuss 'The Winter Warrior,' Clint McCoy's latest article for North American Whitetail. They cover more winter scouting tips and strategies to benefit next fall's season.
This week the guys are joined by our first ever guest Steve Sherk to discuss public land hunting. Steve is the owner and operator of Sherk's Guide Service in the mountains of Pennsylvania. He is also an outdoor writer, whose work can be found in publications such as North American Whitetail. He is a wealth of knowledge on the subject matter. Enjoy.
This week the guys discuss some ways you can be scouting right now, in preparation for next season.
This week the guys talk about the 2021-22 season and tell some of their favorite stories in a campfire style podcast that you're sure to enjoy!
This week the guys discuss predator and hog hunting in whitetail country. They also dive into the strategy of still hunting, while taking a look at Clint McCoy's article from North American Whitetail, "Still Hunting 101."
This week the guys discus Dr. James C. Kroll's article in North American whitetail titled "Winterize the Herd." They talk about the best types of winter cover for whitetails and the importance of having it on your property.
This week, the guys talk about everything from the myth of culling bucks, to shooting does in the late season, to some of what it takes to be a good man, not only as a deer hunter, but in your community.
This week the guys discuss the improving deer herd, strategies for hunting the late season, and Greg Miller's article on the latter subject, 'It's Never Too Late'.
This week Canyon talks about the second rut, what it is and how to hunt it, while picking through an article about the final phase of the whitetail rut from Bone Collector.
This week's episode is dedicated to Nate's 178" Illinois Giant that he was fortunate enough to harvest during the past gun season. It's an awesome story that any hunter can appreciate. The guys also discuss what you can be doing this time of year to prepare your set ups for the 2nd rut.
This week Nate and Canyon discuss the first Illinois Gun Season, how their strategies shift from bow hunting to gun hunting, and some of their favorite memories from past gun weekends.
This week the guys talk about how you can up your odds during the lockdown phase of the rut. It's definitely not an easy time to hunt, but there are ways you can increase your chance of being successful while the big boys are tied to their does.
This week the guys discuss "Give Him the Wind" by Mark Luster. They also go over their favorite days to hunt the first two weeks of November, and their ideal location to sit on those days.