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The Element

Tyler Jones & K.C. Smith talk hunting, fishing and adventure.
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E323: Texas Turkey Camp W/ Jesse Griffiths and Tyler Vanderkolk (Turkey Hunting, The Turkey Book, and Archery Country)

The Element Podcast powered by FIRST LITE On this episode Tyler Jones And K.C. Smith are riding along with Tyler Vanderkolk and James Beard award winning chef Jesse Griffiths . They talk about Jesse's new book "The Turkey Book" along with everything to do with Tyler's bow shop "Archery Country". They also discuss the Texas hill country and hunting along with it. Check below to see everything Jesse And Tyler have going on! Thanks for listening! Check Jesse's New Book Out The "Turkey Book" Check O...

Apr 05, 202446 min

E322: Hunting Iguanas in Florida! (Air Rifles, Florida Keys Fishing, Barracuda on a Fly Rod???)

The Element Podcast powered by FIRST LITE On this episode Tyler Jones And K.C. Smith are riding along with Brian Bostick and Eric Gentry. They talk about their most recent hunt in Florida. The Invasive Iguana is found in a lot of places on the Atlantic side of Florida. The Element got their hands on some Air Rifles and learned about the habitat of Iguanas and how to hunt them. They drifted down the channels of Florida hunting these reptiles while also fishing for Peacock Bass and more! They then...

Apr 01, 20241 hr 13 min

E321: Everything Florida With Matt Cates (Gator Hunting, Outfitting Stories, and Osceola Turkeys)

The Element Podcast powered by FIRST LITE On this episode Tyler Jones And K.C. Smith talk about a recent fishing trip they took with the crew to target Crappie and Sand Bass. They talk some of their favorite tricks and tactics for targeting sand bass.They also talk some newly learned lessons from the trip including how they found their exact honey hole. Thanks for listening, for the best gear made with the serious hunter in mind, get you some First Lite Gear Check the link below to book a hunt w...

Mar 26, 202440 min

E320: The Best Fishing Trip Of The Year! (Big Sand Bass, Pop's Boat, and Jigging, Spinning Lures)

The Element Podcast powered by FIRST LITE On this episode Tyler Jones And K.C. Smith talk about a recent fishing trip they took with the crew to target Crappie and Sand Bass. They talk some of their favorite tricks and tactics for targeting sand bass.They also talk some newly learned lessons from the trip including how they found their exact honey hole. Thanks for listening, for the best gear made with the serious hunter in mind, get you some First Lite Gear Go Subscribe to The Element Youtube c...

Mar 15, 202429 min

E319: The Lake Fork Pod (Lunkers, Live Scope, and Bassmasters)

The Element Podcast powered by FIRST LITE On this episode Tyler Jones And K.C. Smith talk about their home Lake, The World renowned Lake Fork.They talk about the vast history of world records and the bass craze of the 90's. They also get into the touchy subject of live scope, and how technology is affecting the outdoors.Thanks for listening, for the best gear made with the serious hunter in mind, get you some First Lite Gear Go Subscribe to The Element Youtube channel! Spot & Stalk Axis Deer...

Mar 07, 20241 hr 10 min

E318: Bow Hunting Axis Deer with Janis Putelis (Ground Blinds, Spot and Stalk, Water Holes, Whitetail vs. Axis)

The Element Podcast powered by FIRST LITE We just returned from our Axis Deer Hunt with Janis Putelis and we have some stories! We talk about our trip and the fun times we had chasing these critters across the rocky prickly pear fields. We saw exotics from axis deer to black bucks and even a few oryx. We talk about why axis deer are becoming our favorite to hunt and we discuss how we will hunt them in the future. We go over tactics and strategies we used for the hunt and discuss the things that ...

Feb 28, 202456 min

E317: 100K Subscribers! (A Look Back at Some of the Best Hunting Moments)

The Element Podcast powered by FIRST LITE On this episode, Tyler Jones, K.C. Smith, Eric Gentry and Greg Latham take a look back at some of the best hunting moments from the past few years. From when the Element first started back in 2016 all the way to the 2023 hunting season. They discuss what hunts and what videos helped get The Element channel to 100K Subscribers! For the best gear made with the serious hunter in mind, get you some First Lite Gear .Go Subscribe to The Element Youtube channel...

Feb 21, 20241 hr 43 min

E316: How Tough Is It To Find a Lease (Hog Hunting, Ai, Gen Z, and Boomers)

The Element Podcast powered by FIRST LITE On this episode Tyler Jones and K.C Smith talk about what they are up to. They Discuss why it is that lease prices are skyrocketing, and if it's worth paying for one. They also fun with the idea of Artificial Intelligence. They also learn about generations and when exactly each started. As you can tell its a off season pod so its got it all! For the best gear made with the serious hunter in mind, get you some First Lite Gear Go Subscribe to The Element Y...

Feb 14, 202452 min

E315: Hog Hunting is Hard! ( How to Can Meat, Recent Hog Hunts, and Upcoming Videos)

The Element Podcast powered by FIRST LITE On this episode Tyler Jones and K.C Smith talk about what they are up to, how post season hog hunting and can be difficult, and just how to get hogs on the ground. They also talk their recent journey of canning and processing meat in a more sustainable way. Thanks for listening! For the best gear made with the serious hunter in mind, get you some First Lite Gear Go Subscribe to The Element Youtube channel! Texas Nilgai Hunting Hunting Big Boars KC's Most...

Jan 30, 202442 min

E314: YouTube Live Q&A (Live Questions From Fans | Hunting | Fishing | Saddle Setups)

The Element Podcast powered by FIRST LITE On This Episode, Tyler Jones & K.C. Smith go live on YouTube and take questions from fans. They answer questions from hunting to fishing. They talk about bows and saddle setups in this podcast and a whole lot more. If you like this style of podcast, let us know and we will do more of these in the future! Thanks for listening! For the best gear made with the serious hunter in mind, get you some First Lite Gear Go Subscribe to The Element Youtube chann...

Jan 17, 20241 hr 26 min

E313: Big Public Land Buck Down! (College Football, Meat Processing, Cooking, and Big Buck Stories)

The Element Podcast powered by FIRST LITE On This Episode, Tyler Jones & K.C. Smith sit down with camera guys Greg Latham and Michael Stoll and talk about their recent hunts. The Whitetail bums have been doing some killing in the late season. This week were going to hear both their stories about hunting the late season in Texas. The guys also talk about some College football and Meat Processing. Maybe even a little cooking. We talk about that and other topics and issues. Don't forget to go w...

Jan 11, 20241 hr 17 min

E312: The Most Important Thing to Remember While Hunting Hogs (Hog SZN Success and January Topics)

The Element Podcast powered by FIRST LITE On This Episode, Tyler Jones & K.C. Smith sit down on the Blue Nebraska Furniture couch and talk about their recent adventure out hog hunting East Texas. As things start to slow down before Turkey season and fishing ramps up, we like to do some hog hunting around the area and harvest the meat! We talk about that and other topics and issues. Don't forget to go watch our latest video from that hog hunting adventure over on our YouTube channel. Thanks f...

Jan 05, 202440 min

E311: Dramatic Ending to K.C.'s 2023 Year (Rifle Hunt, Rattling in Bucks, Making Memories)

The Element Podcast powered by FIRST LITE On This Episode, Tyler Jones & K.C. Smith sit down on the blue couch after Christmas and talk about the trip they had before the holiday season. K.C. brought his grandpa's old gun and was able to make a memory he will never forget. 2023 has been an amazing year and we thank all of you who have came along for the ride. We welcome new listeners as we head into a new year. We still have some deer hunts planned for the rest of this winter so keep an eye ...

Dec 28, 20231 hr 21 min

E310: Bow Hunting Deer in Oklahoma and Arkansas (Hunting Pressure, Struggle Bus, Good Opportunity Missed)

The Element Podcast powered by FIRST LITE On This Episode, Tyler Jones & K.C. Smith talk about some recent hunts in Oklahoma and Arkansas. The hunting has been tough lately as we struggled to come up with anything good. Tyler tells a story about one good encounter he had in Arkansas but other than that the boys rode the struggle bus to close out November. There's always things to be learned though and still plenty of time to get out and enjoy the woods before the seasons close! Thanks for li...

Dec 20, 20231 hr 4 min

"Whitetail Bums" Ep - 04: Meant To Be | CRAZY Muzzleloader Buck Story!! (Chris Carter Illinois Private Land Journey)

The Element Podcast powered by FIRST LITE Welcome to WHITETAIL BUMS! Your favorite behind the scenes, cameraman podcast in the outdoor world. Your hosts Eric Gentry, Michael Stoll, and Greg Latham share their experiences behind the lens and share life around filming Tyler Jones and K.C. Smith hunt deer across the country. This week we have Chris Carter from Illinois on to share his story with a buck he's had years of history with. A wild ride that end's with a muzzleloader in hand! Greg has a vi...

Dec 14, 202346 min

E309: Giant Kansas Buck (K.C.'s Buck of a lifetime)

On this episode, Tyler Jones & K.C. Smith are telling more big buck stories! The rut was in full swing in Kansas, and K.C. shot what might be the biggest buck of his life! Tyler and K.C. break it down and go into detail on this wild hunt For the best gear made with the serious hunter in mind, get you some First Lite Gear Go Subscribe to The Element Youtube channel! HUNTING BIG BOARS KC'S MOST DRAMATIC HUNT OF HIS LIFE Tyler's Giant Nebraska Buck! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor...

Dec 13, 20231 hr 2 min

E308: Everything Rifle Season ( Firearms, Ammo, And Overall Hunting With A Rifle)

The Element Podcast powered by FIRST LITE On This Episode, Tyler Jones & K.C. Smith talk with Eric Gentry and discuss what goes into rifle hunting. They discuss what type of rifles they prefer along with ammo. They also talk what seasons they are looking to hunt in the future and everything it takes to hunt to get out and hunt with a rifle. For the best gear made with the serious hunter in mind, get you some First Lite Gear Go Subscribe to The Element Youtube channel! HUNTING BIG BOARS The R...

Dec 10, 202351 min

WHITETAIL BUMS - Ep. 3: Tyler Jones Becomes A Bum (Greg's November Success, Picking The Right Tree, Self Filming Struggles)

The Element Podcast powered by FIRST LITE Welcome to WHITETAIL BUMS! Your favorite behind the scenes, cameraman podcast in the outdoor world. Your host Eric Gentry and Michael Stoll have a very special guest/host today, Tyler Jones joins us for a little whitetail deer hunting talk. Later in the podcast, our other bum brother Greg Latham takes Tyler's place and tells us about his November hunts and what he has been doing on his private property in the hill country. Thanks for listening! For the b...

Nov 30, 202334 min

E307: Kansas Buck Stories (Hunting The Rut, Spot and Stalk Tactics, & Giant Bucks!)

The Element Podcast powered by FIRST LITE On This Episode, Tyler Jones & K.C. Smith talk about their recent trips to Kansas where they were able to get on some giant bucks! The guys talk about dealing with hot temperatures and untimely cold fronts. Tyler & K.C. breakdown how they were able to find success during the rut, with less than ideal conditions. For the best gear made with the serious hunter in mind, get you some First Lite Gear Go Subscribe to The Element Youtube channel! Tyler'...

Nov 22, 202358 min

E306: K.C.’s South Dakota Buck (Battling The Cold, Keeping A PMA, And Running Down Big Bucks)

The Element Podcast powered by FIRST LITE On This Episode, Tyler Jones & K.C. Smith talk KC’s recent trip to South Dakota to take advantage of a cold front that swept the country. He talks about dealing with temperatures in the teens and bucks not quite in the rut. He also talks about arrow setups and what he’s thinking of his current setup. For the best gear made with the serious hunter in mind, get you some First Lite Gear. Go Subscribe to The Element Youtube channel! Tyler's Giant Texas P...

Nov 16, 202354 min

E305: Late Rut Q&A (Rubs VS Scrapes, Where To Hunt, And Saddle Setups)

The Element Podcast powered by FIRST LITE On This Episode, Tyler Jones & K.C. Smith are joined by Eric Gentry on the third of our Rut Q&A series to answer all of your questions! On this one they talk everything deer rut. They talk tactics and how to attack those with topographical features. They also talk getting in a tree and how to stay organized along with all your questions for getting on big bucks this rut! For the best gear made with the serious hunter in mind, get you some First L...

Nov 10, 20231 hr 2 min

E304: Mid November Rut Q&A (Buck Movement & Rut Tactics)

The Element Podcast powered by FIRST LITE On This Episode, Tyler Jones & K.C. Smith are joined by Eric Gentry on the third of our Rut Q&A series to answer all of your questions! On this one, they discuss rut tactics and what you should do in order to catch up to those cruising bucks! For the best gear made with the serious hunter in mind, get you some First Lite Gear. Go Subscribe to The Element Youtube channel! Tyler's Giant Texas Public Land Buck! K.C.'s Nebraska Buck! Tyler's Giant Ne...

Nov 08, 20231 hr 7 min

Whitetail Bums- Ep.2: Late October Hunting Stories And Tips For Self Filming A Hunt

he Element Podcast powered by FIRST LITE This is a BRAND NEW SERIES we are starting with our camera crew. Eric Gentry, Michael Stoll, and Greg Latham host this brand new serie and they will be talking about behind the scenes stories, what it's like filming in the industry and what makes the job fullfilling and fun. In this episode Eric and Michael break down their October and early November Bow Hunts and share the highs and lows along with giving some useful tips for anyone trying to self film o...

Nov 06, 202340 min

E303: Early November Q&A( Hunting Consitant Weather, Saddle Set Ups, And The Art Of The Draw)

The Element Podcast powered by FIRST LITE On this episode Tyler and K.C. are joined by Eric Gentry on the second of our Rut Q&A series to answer all your questions! On this one they discuss how to approach consitant weather, what saddles the guys run, favorite terrain features and a whole lot more. Tyler's GIANT Nebraska Buck! For the best gear made with the serious hunter in mind, get you some First Lite Gear . Go subscribe to The Element YouTube Channel! Watch Buck Truck Here!! Greg's Firs...

Oct 29, 20231 hr 14 min

E:302 Rut Q&A ( Bow Hunting Scrapes, Dealing With Other Hunters, And How To Weather The Cold)

The Element Podcast powered by FIRST LITE On this episode Tyler and K.C. are joined by Eric Gentry to discuss all your questions about bowhunting the rut. They discuss how to hunt scrapes, how to properly layer in the cold and much more! Deer hunting the rut is still deer hunting and nothing is given. You won't want to miss this episode where they answer all your questions. Tyler's GIANT Nebraska Buck! For the best gear made with the serious hunter in mind, get you some First Lite Gear . Go subs...

Oct 25, 20231 hr 3 min

E301: A Giant Texas Buck Goes Down on Public! (October Deer Strategies, Cold Fronts, Expanded Rut Dates?)

The Element Podcast powered by FIRST LITE On this episode Tyler and K.C. tell the story of Tyler's TOAD Texas Public Land Buck. They go into detail on the strategy of the hunt; perfect timing, whitetail rut stages, deer behavior, hunting food sources, etc. The fellas also hype about their Texas deer lease and what the future holds for the 2023 deer season. Tyler's GIANT Nebraska Buck! For the best gear made with the serious hunter in mind, get you some First Lite Gear . Go subscribe to The Eleme...

Oct 19, 202351 min

Whitetail Bums - Ep. 1: Camera Crew Stories (BRAND NEW SERIES, The Element Behind The Scenes)

The Element Podcast powered by FIRST LITE This is a BRAND NEW SERIES we are starting with our camera crew. Eric Gentry, Michael Stoll, and Greg Latham host this brand new serie and they will be talking about behind the scenes stories, what it's like filming in the industry and what makes the job fullfilling and fun. Send in your questions about the element or if you have questions about camera gear, how to get started or whatever other questions you may have that these guys can answer. On the fi...

Oct 13, 202336 min

E300: South Dakota Trip Recap ( Big Bucks, Landmark Trees, Cold Fronts And Tough Access)

The Element Podcast powered by FIRST LITE On this episode Tyler and K.C. recap the element favorite annual South Dakota trip. They talk everything pre-rut including scrapes, rubs, pre season scouting, and redneck theories creating from years of hunting big bucks. They also talk how warm weather and cold fronts affected our success in finding and hunting big bucks! Check it out TODAY! For the best gear made with the serious hunter in mind, get you some First Lite Gear . Go subscribe to The Elemen...

Oct 11, 202358 min

E299: October Q&A (Map Scouting, Hunting Big Timber, Saddle Setups And Nebraska Recap)

The Element Podcast powered by FIRST LITE On this episode Tyler and K.C. answer YOUR questions about early season deer hunting. They talk about what you need for your mobile whitetail set up, how to use OnX to set up on preferred topographical features and much more! They also recap their second September Nebraska double in the past two years and the specific tactics they used to harvest two good whitetail bucks. Check it out TODAY! For the best gear made with the serious hunter in mind, get you...

Oct 05, 20231 hr 27 min

E298: New Mexico Elk Bow Hunting Recap (Close Encounters, Colorado vs. New Mexico, Bugle Fest)

The Element Podcast powered by FIRST LITE In this episode Tyler Jones and K.C. Smith talk about K.C.'s latest trip to New Mexico. K.C. recaps his time in New Mexico bow hunting Elk on public land. He talks about the close encounters they had and discuss previous years and what they have learned over the years. Hear about the bugle rage and the excitement that went down last week. Also be sure to go watch our new video over on the channel. Greg and Michael spend some tough days hunting for Mule D...

Sep 27, 20231 hr 4 min
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