On today's episode of the.deercamp.podcast, we are back in the studio with my good friend Jacob Sklenar. We discuss: Getting charged by a bear Heartfelt first deer harvests shared The Story of 'Splits' the Elusive Buck Epic stalk hunts in Nebraska Touching on mobile hunting ethos Intimate details of a memorable buck Cam Haines' unexpected surprise gift A public land hunt with emotional weight And so much more! Connect: -https://www.instagram.com/hutchy.outdoors/...
Dec 13, 2024•58 min
On today's episode of the.deercamp.podcast, we are back in the studio with my good friend Ryan from Antler Anchor Company. We discuss: A salute to Exodus Trail Cameras Late season brings comfort hunting Antler Anchor Company: a new venture Antler Anchor's beginnings Stainless steel art meets shed displays Shed Camp Shed hunting as a passion Innovative ways to showcase sheds Exciting social media giveaway details And so much more! Connect: -https://antleranchorco.com -https://www.instagram.com/hu...
Dec 06, 2024•38 min
On today's episode of the.deercamp.podcast, we are back on the deer camp tour! This week we are coming to you from the Ponderosa deer camp in northern Michigan. We discuss: Lively tales from The Ponderosa Last camp tour of the season The culture of Michigan deer camps Deer camp traditions and family legacy Big bucks and memorable hunting stories Camp camaraderie spanning generations Preserving deer camp culture for youth Shunning Black Friday for hunting And so much more! Connect: -https://www.i...
Nov 29, 2024•1 hr 10 min
On today's episode of the.deercamp.podcast, we are back on the deer camp tour! This week we are coming to you from the world-famous Van Hees Michigan deer camp. This is another 2-parter with part 2 premiering over on The Habitat Podcast. We discuss: Shane and I got an 8 point! Camp traditions & new buck pole Baiting ethics & hunting tactics If your neighbors are doing it, you need to do it Baiting vs. natural food sources Brotherly Bonds at Deer Camp E-bike hill climbing New Deer Camp tr...
Nov 22, 2024•50 min
On today's episode of the.deercamp.podcast, we are back in the studio with just me today. It has been a busy fall, so I wanted to update everyone on how its going and what we are seeing out in the field. We discuss: Hunting opening day with my son Looking forward to the next stops on the deercamp tour Rut camp at my home farm The first deer taken out of my new food plot Struggling to find mature bucks on my home farm And so much more! Connect: -https://www.instagram.com/hutchy.outdoors/...
Nov 15, 2024•6 min
On today's episode of the.deercamp.podcast, we are back in the studio with a two-parter. We sit down with Jake Bollinger and Jared Van Hees talking bad neighbors and Jake's 2024 Michigan buck. The second half will be premiering on the Habitat Podcast where we talk more in-depth about the developing situation with Jake's bad neighbors. We discuss: E-bikes and their stealthy advantage Jake's intense hunting and recovery story A surprise pond retrieval Bucks with busted and unique antlers Deer hunt...
Nov 08, 2024•1 hr 7 min
On today's episode of the.deercamp.podcast, we are back in the studio talking with my good friends from The Outdoor Driven. We are recapping an awesome weekend where I just recently hosted a group of veterans at my farm through The Outdoor Driven for a veterans hunt. We discuss: Mentorship shines during bow hunt The fight against PTSD with the outdoors The emotional power of deer camp Passion for hunting unites & heals veterans Camaraderie-infused Deer Camp Nonprofit aids veterans with natur...
Nov 01, 2024•1 hr 3 min
On today's episode of the.deercamp.podcast, we are back in the studio talking with my good friend Matt Zahl. Matt and I talk about his recent bear hunt where he was able to punch a tag. We discuss: Bear baiting and scent strategies Bear hunt exploits with dogs Plans for a unique bear skin mount Tradition and respect in the hunt The surprising taste of bear meat Taste-test: Bear vs. Venison Post-hunt bear meat processing And so much more! Connect: -https://www.instagram.com/hutchy.outdoors/...
Oct 25, 2024•47 min
On today's episode of the.deercamp.podcast, we are back in the studio talking with my good friends Cory Franceus, Matt Zahl, Jeff Lipple, and Jared Van Hees. We spent this past weekend at deer camp hosted by the Deerhunter Podcast. We discuss: Close encounters with bucks! Deer Camp camaraderie shines Bigfoot or bear? Beefing up pre-hunt scouting Learning from mistakes The community aspect of deer camp And so much more! Connect: -https://www.instagram.com/hutchy.outdoors/...
Oct 18, 2024•42 min
On today's episode of the.deercamp.podcast, we are back in the studio talking with my good friend Cory Franceus. Cory is a fellow Michigander who manages his property in southern Michigan where he just killed the first buck on it. We discuss: Corey's first buck with a bow The "Crabs" buck saga with a twist Real-time decision-making in the blind Lessons learned tracking a hit deer Tense tracking of a hit buck Adjusting Tactics in response to hunting pressure Strategy shift brings ice-fishing succ...
Oct 11, 2024•31 min
On today's episode of the.deercamp.podcast, we are doing a little bit different of an episode. I sat down with my son to talk about our first hunt of the year together and we go over a wild story that happened right outside of my literal back door. We discuss: Shane's first thrilling hunt First doe hunt excitement Unexpected beach trip at camp Night races on bikes with headlamps Up-close elk and bear sightings Kids' love for junk food & Prime Opener disrupted by an unexpected chase Trespasse...
Oct 04, 2024•13 min
On today's episode of the.deercamp.podcast, we sit down with Jake Bush. Jake is a certified big-buck killer and is a master when it comes to hunting hill country. We discuss: Jake Bush's most memorable hunts Nostalgic first deer memory Balancing hunting with family life The allure of hunting in Kansas The philosophy of "less is more" in hunting Importance of hunting companions Family over field triumphs Discussing the balance of hunting & fatherhood Jake's hunting ambitions And so much more!...
Sep 27, 2024•41 min
On today's episode of the.deercamp.podcast, we sit down with Aaron Bleise. Aaron is a repeat guest and a good friend of the podcast. We discuss: Aaron revisits his hunting origins Entertaining deer drive reminiscence The challenges of stalking the "Super 6" An eight-point tale from the rooftop The first deer with Dad vivid deer camp memories The evolution of hunting podcasts Hunting tactics and ethics debates And so much more! Connect: -https://www.instagram.com/hutchy.outdoors/...
Sep 20, 2024•1 hr 29 min
On today's episode of the.deercamp.podcast, we sit down with Greg Litzinger. Greg is a marsh hunter from New Jersey who is just one of those guys who knows how to get it done anywhere he goes. We discuss: Post-surgery recovery Re-learning to shoot Safety vs. passion for hunting Unique aspects of salt marsh hunting October hunts over November hunts The Big Six The challenges of late-season hunting Stories of close encounters and memorable bucks The contrast in hunting methods over the years Elk h...
Sep 13, 2024•1 hr 3 min
On today's episode of the.deercamp.podcast, we sit down with repeat guest Matt Zahl. Matt and I got together a couple of weeks back to take care of some last-minute habitat and tree work on his property. Today we will be diving into the transformation We discuss: Deer habitat transformation Selective logging benefits Last-second apple trees Weather woes and food plot drama Reciprocity in the hunting community Anticipation of bear hunting season The impact of weather on deer habits Trading Sitka ...
Sep 06, 2024•41 min
On today's episode of the.deercamp.podcast, we sit down with repeat guests Al Tomechko and Brian Halblieb. Al is the owner of Vitalize Seed co and Brian is co-host of the Habitat podcast and host of a brand new podcast, Migration Waterfowl. We discuss: Deep dive into no-till farming Insights on waterfowl and migration Vitalize Seed's innovative approaches The importance of conservation in hunting Balancing the use of herbicides with conservation The success of clover and chicory mix on logging r...
Aug 30, 2024•55 min
On today's episode of the.deercamp.podcast, we sit down with the producer of our show, Lucas Jones. Lucas owns brokenstraw media and works with us and several other podcasts and brands across the hunting industry. We discuss: Prepping to film an Arizona elk hunt Getting his start in the outdoor industry What it's actually like working for a hunting company during hunting season The best thing you can do when first starting to film/edit His time working for Exodus Outdoor gear Starting his own po...
Aug 23, 2024•1 hr
On today's episode of the.deercamp.podcast, we sit down with repeat guest Josh Arbogast. We discuss: Stealth Camper Trailer Customization Adding a Direct Vent Propane Heater Portable Air Conditioning Unit Compact Camping Trailer Features Campground Dump Station Nightmare Successful Trail Camera Shift for Buck Tracking Taking Note of Specific Deer Patterns Hunting Season Challenges and Adaptations And so much more! Connect: -https://www.instagram.com/hutchy.outdoors/...
Aug 16, 2024•45 min
On today's episode of the.deercamp.podcast, we sit down with Bret Postal of Angell Road Outdoors. We discuss: A podcast rebirth story. Brett's shift from radio to podcasting Planning Out-of-state hunting trips "The deer camp state of mind" Reviving deer camp culture Brett's hunting hiatus Shift from group to solo excursions The peace of immersing alone in nature And so much more! Connect: -https://www.instagram.com/hutchy.outdoors/...
Aug 08, 2024•38 min
On today's episode of the.deercamp.podcast, we sit down with Tyler Bentley of The Rise Hunt. We discuss: Tyler's switch from motocross to golf Hosting a Turkey camp From shooting arrows to editing videos Embarking on cross-state hunting sprees Behind-the-scenes of self-filming hunts Prioritizing joy in hunting over sheer success The Rise Hunt hits a decade mark Camaraderie in building deer habitat The anticipation of fall hunting season And so much more! Connect: -https://www.instagram.com/hutch...
Aug 01, 2024•41 min
On today's episode of the.deercamp.podcast, we sit down with Brain Brietzke the Saddlesquatch. We discuss: Brian's bowhunting evolution Starting bowhunting as an adult A captivating recount of Montana bear hunt Bear hunting at 8,000 feet Getting in shape for a western hunt living at sea level Goose hunting in New England New England's hunting scenes Aiming for a 4-state deer season And so much more! Connect: -https://www.instagram.com/hutchy.outdoors/...
Jul 25, 2024•42 min
On today's episode of the.deercamp.podcast, we sit down with Josh arbogast from the non typical, Matt Lear from the Mobilehunters dojo, and Brett Postal from Angell road outdoors. We discuss: Healthy herd management ideas Concerns for youth and disabled vets The future of Michigan deer hunting Two buck vs One buck seasons Hunting's cultural divide Discussing Michigan's divisive hunting changes Perspectives on the role of government in hunting And so much more! Connect: -https://www.instagram.com...
Jul 19, 2024•1 hr 17 min
On today's episode of the.deercamp.podcast, we sit down with repeat guest Jake Bollinger. We discuss: Fish fertilizer for the win Summer planting plans and deer patterns Effectiveness of roller spraying The benefits of regenerative agriculture Strategic conifer planting for privacy The transformative journey of the "Altered 80" Comparing surfactant effects on growth Plans for a big tree-planting project And so much more! Connect: -https://www.instagram.com/hutchy.outdoors/...
Jul 18, 2024•31 min
On today's episode of the.deercamp.podcast, we sit down with Dieter Kochan. Dieter owns Faceoff hunting e-bikes and is a certified whitetail assassin. We discuss: E-bike ingenuity for hunters Custom designs for tough trails Mid-drive motors and climbing Mid drives vs. hub motors explained Benefits of single-speed over derailers Mastering e-bike inventory challenges Direct-to-consumer model keeps quality up New bikes integrate with custom tree stands And so much more! Connect: -https://www.faceof...
Jul 11, 2024•40 min
On today's episode of the.deercamp.podcast, we sit down with Byron Horton. Byron runs The Whitetail Experience and is just launched a new company called G2 mounts. We discuss: G2 mounts for antlers Strategy for no-camera hunts Patterning deer in hill country Scouting for public land scrapes Home habitat work Being a selective hunter matters Deer camp traditions and memories And so much more! Connect: -https://www.instagram.com/hutchy.outdoors/...
Jul 04, 2024•46 min
On today's episode of the.deercamp.podcast, we sit down with Bradley Collings. Bradley runs BDS outdoors and is an avid bowhunter. We discuss: A fiery mishap and ER visit Brad's Face-Burn ER Adventure Social media's pivotal role in hunting The 10-up, 10-down challenge Adventures in multiple state hunts Enhancing hunting experiences for kids Kids & The Future of Bowhunting And so much more! Connect: -https://www.instagram.com/hutchy.outdoors/...
Jun 27, 2024•36 min
On today's episode of the.deercamp.podcast, we sit down with Josh Mapes. Josh is a fellow podcaster and a die-hard predator hunter. We discuss: Josh's dive into smoking meats The buildup of "hunting stuff" Charity coyote hunt initiative State of coyote season in Michigan Debate on coyote season changes Debating the politics of hunting rights Defending hunting rights & tradition Balancing hunting with family life And so much more! Connect: -https://www.instagram.com/hutchy.outdoors/...
Jun 20, 2024•50 min
On today's episode of the.deercamp.podcast, we sit down with Ben Harrison and Bradley Collings. Ben is the founder of Bowhunting League and is a stone-cold whitetail killer. We discuss: Celebrating 10 years of Bow Hunting League Over $50,000 in prizes last year The origins of Bowhunting League The Community's Comradery Free to join, hunt, and win Brad's role and social media impact Benefits of entering regardless of deer size And so much more! Connect: -https://www.instagram.com/hutchy.outdoors/...
Jun 13, 2024•47 min
On today's episode of the.deercamp.podcast, we sit down with Jake Hofer. Jake is the co-owner of Exodus Outdoor Gear and is an expert when it comes to all things trail cameras. We discuss: 6,000 trees planted in three years Kansas tag & New Mexico elk excitement Iowa Trail Camera ban Impact of new hunting laws Cell cam debate and consequences Innovative food plot tech Optimizing Soil Health Insights Drone potential in habitat management New Exodus app launching soon And so much more! Connect...
Jun 06, 2024•40 min
On today's episode of the.deercamp.podcast, we are back in the studio solo today talking about some sponsor love. We discuss: Food Plot Fridays are back! Shoutout to our amazing sponsors Transitioning to no-till farming Family, the heart of Deer Camp Community meet-ups and socials And so much more! Connect: -https://vitalizeseed.com -https://www.instagram.com/hutchy.outdoors/
May 30, 2024•11 min
