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The Element

Tyler Jones & K.C. Smith talk hunting, fishing and adventure.
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E267: Cruzr Saddles..."It's Like This"

Tyler Jones And K.C. Smith host Chad Rice from CRUZR Saddles to talk decoys and hunting. Also gear talk and saddle setup! Wade Fishing - Catch, Clean and Cook Would You Pass This Buck On Texas Public Land? It just doesn't get any better than these two hunts: Tyler's KANSAS Giant 18 pt! K.C.'s Dramatic Biggest BUCK EVER! Be sure and subscribe on YOUTUBE so you can experience all the action on film! MAKE SURE YOU ARE SUBSCRIBED to our Youtube Channel. **GIANT TEXAS PUBLIC BUCK** Comfort and Mobili...

Jan 19, 20231 hr 11 min

E266: Circus Dogs and Blue Bulls (South Texas Deer and Nilgai Hunting, Fishing For Redfish and Trout, Archery Shots From The Ground, Spot and Stalk Strategy)

We spent the week Joe Rogan style, hunting Nilgai in the tropics of South Texas. We also chased some whitetails, as well as all the gulf fish species. In this podcast we talk about the tactics of hunting from the ground, our best recipes for wild game and fish, dream hunts, and shot placement on whitetail as well as big game. Greg's BIG Texas Public Land Buck Would You Pass This Buck On Texas Public Land? It just doesn't get any better than these two hunts: Tyler's KANSAS Giant 18 pt! K.C.'s Dra...

Jan 12, 20231 hr 25 min

E265: Everything Is Bigger In Texas (Tacos, Donkeys, Giant Bucks, And Mark Kenyon’s Texas Hunting Experiance)

On this episode we discuss the public hunting in Texas and tactics we used on our latest hunt. Along with the difference's in hunting culture between Mark Kenyon's home state of Michigan. ERIC'S FIRST BUCK EVER!! Greg's Biggest Buck Ever It just doesn't get any better than these two hunts: Tyler's KANSAS Giant 18 pt! K.C.'s Dramatic Biggest BUCK EVER! Be sure and subscribe on YOUTUBE so you can experience all the action on film! BUY ONE OF OUR NEW SHIRTS and HOODIES! www.theelementwild.com/shop ...

Jan 05, 20231 hr 23 minEp. 346

E264: Bear Creek Podcast (Hunting Whitetail In Arkansas, Hanging Out With Clay Newcomb of Bear Grease)

On this episode we talk about our time hunting with Clay Newcomb in Arkansas and the struggles we had during the hunt. From Ducks everywhere, to bucks and bears we break it all down. We hope you enjoy some of our content over the Holidays. The Element wishes y'all a Merry Christmas! ERIC'S FIRST BUCK EVER!! Greg's Biggest Buck Ever It just doesn't get any better than these two hunts: Tyler's KANSAS Giant 18 pt! K.C.'s Dramatic Biggest BUCK EVER! Be sure and subscribe on YOUTUBE so you can experi...

Dec 23, 20221 hr 15 minEp. 345

E263: The Texas Public Land Double! (Eric and Greg on Their TWO TX Whitetail, Eric’s FIRST BUCK! Saddle Setups, Ground Hunting, Shot Placement on Deer

Y'all, THIS IS ERIC'S FIRST BUCK! We've all put in years of work on public land in Texas (and elsewhere) trying to figure out these deer. Bucks don't come easy around these parts. Antler restrictions, bad buck/doe ratios, and low deer numbers make every encounter feel like a success. So when GREG and ERIC arrowed TWO big bucks in one day, it was time to celebrate! Be sure and send these guys some huge congrats when these videos hit THE ELEMENT YOUTUBE CHANNEL . November Public Land Rage Fest | A...

Dec 17, 202251 minEp. 344

E262: Greg’s Biggest Buck Ever!

In this episode we talk with Greg Latham, who did some hunting on his home turf of central Texas on a family property he grew up hunting and get the story of his biggest buck to date! November Public Land Rage Fest | Arrow Falls From The Sky!? WE FOUND THE GIANT FROM LAST YEAR! It just doesn't get any better than these two hunts: Tyler's KANSAS Giant 18 pt! K.C.'s Dramatic Biggest BUCK EVER! Be sure and subscribe on YOUTUBE so you can experience all the action on film! BUY ONE OF OUR NEW SHIRTS ...

Dec 02, 20221 hr 1 minEp. 343

E261: Out Of The Game to WIN The Game (Rethinking Our Approach To Hunting Destinations, Crops/Corn/Scrapes, Big Buck Movement Tendencies, Wind Dependent Deer, Late Rut Strategies)

Whether you've had a hard November or the bucks have been bouncing everywhere for ya, its always good to step back and evaluate your strategies. Buck or Boar???? RANCH FAIRY was RIGHT! | Bow Hunting From The Ground | South Dakota 22 It just doesn't get any better than these two hunts: Tyler's KANSAS Giant 18 pt! K.C.'s Dramatic Biggest BUCK EVER! Be sure and subscribe on YOUTUBE so you can experience all the action on film! BUY ONE OF OUR NEW SHIRTS and HOODIES! www.theelementwild.com/shop MAKE ...

Nov 28, 20221 hr 22 minEp. 342

E260: OK is OK (Big Buck Down in Oklahoma, Getting the Shot off at Close Range, What Does the Rest of November Look like?)

If you haven't put a big buck down yet, is your season as good as done? We tell you why you should be looking forward to the next half of November (it's not just for turkey) and we give you thoughts on why it'll be great and what tactics you can use to make it go your way! Buck or Boar???? RANCH FAIRY was RIGHT! | Bow Hunting From The Ground | South Dakota 22 It just doesn't get any better than these two hunts: Tyler's KANSAS Giant 18 pt! K.C.'s Dramatic Biggest BUCK EVER! Be sure and subscribe ...

Nov 18, 20221 hr 14 minEp. 341

E259: Sick in Kansas....Again (Using OnX To Find Permission, Rattling Bucks, Drought Conditions)

Another year of being sick in Kansas, but KC was able to push through it and tag his biggest buck ever. We talk about how it happens and talk about how Tyler was able to shoot a buck he was after last year on the first night! Has warm weather and the drought pushed the rut back?? Buck or Boar???? RANCH FAIRY was RIGHT! | Bow Hunting From The Ground | South Dakota 22 It just doesn't get any better than these two hunts: Tyler's KANSAS Giant 18 pt! K.C.'s Dramatic Biggest BUCK EVER! Be sure and sub...

Nov 10, 20221 hr 13 minEp. 340

E258: WHAT, WHAT? IN THE RUT!!! (Hot Rut Hunting Tips, Illinios BBD! Hard Shots From the Saddle, Finding Bucks in Ag and Marshes, Crazy Archery Shots!)

Is Illinois a big buck state? Absolutely. Is it easy? Nope. Challenging hunts make us better hunters. They make us appreciate the easy ones. (If those ever come around.) RANCH FAIRY was RIGHT! | Bow Hunting From The Ground | South Dakota 22 Insane Footage! Oklahoma Buck | End of the SZN It just doesn't get any better than these two hunts: Tyler's KANSAS Giant 18 pt! K.C.'s Dramatic Biggest BUCK EVER! Be sure and subscribe on YOUTUBE so you can experience all the action on film! BUY ONE OF OUR NE...

Nov 02, 20221 hr 20 minEp. 339

E257: Small Adjustments Big Payoffs (How Fine Tuning Your Setup Can Lead To October SUCCESS!)

RANCH FAIRY was RIGHT! | Bow Hunting From The Ground | South Dakota 22 We are back from South Dakota and we discuss what went down! We talk about our bow setups and how it can help you have some success. "DADGUMMIT" shirts are still in stock, be sure to grab yours today! Insane Footage! Oklahoma Buck | End of the SZN It just doesn't get any better than these two hunts: Tyler's KANSAS Giant 18 pt! K.C.'s Dramatic Biggest BUCK EVER! Be sure and subscribe on YOUTUBE so you can experience all the ac...

Oct 21, 20221 hr 11 minEp. 338

E256: DOUBLE UP!! Nebraska Hunt (Struggling to find Deer, Water Tanks, Pizza Party, Eric’s First Buck Journey)

Insane Footage! Oklahoma Buck | End of the SZN The 2022 SZN has kicked off in full force! We have returned home from our Nebraska/South Dakota trip and we sit down to discuss what went down in Nebraska. The Element had one of the most special nights since we started doing this. Find out what happened and why we brought pizza miles into the woods to celebrate! FULL South Dakota 2021 Film It just doesn't get any better than these two hunts: Tyler's KANSAS Giant 18 pt! K.C.'s Dramatic Biggest BUCK ...

Oct 11, 20221 hrEp. 337

E255: Arizona Elk Hunting (Cow Town, Hunting With A Big Group, Mule Deer, Western Archery Hunting)

BIG Velvet Mule Deer | Colorado High Country KC is back from his elk hunt out in Arizona with Eric, Greg, and Michael. They tell us about what they saw, tactics they used and all of their inside jokes from the trip. KC breaks down the hunt and how it all played out filled with many laughs! HTH's TENNESSEE VELVET BUCK It just doesn't get any better than these two hunts: Tyler's KANSAS Giant 18 pt! K.C.'s Dramatic Biggest BUCK EVER! Be sure and subscribe on YOUTUBE so you can experience all the ac...

Sep 22, 20221 hr 25 minEp. 336

E254: Colorado Buck (Backcountry Hunting, Downhill Shots, Camping at 12k FT, Riding Horses, Training)

HTH's TENNESSEE VELVET BUCK Tyler and Eric are back from their Colorado Adventures. Camped out at 12k feet they put a lot of work into the pursuit of a high country Mule Deer. Tyler breaks down the hunt and we discuss how tough the hunt was. Watch the full video this Sunday, September 18th! HUNTING FROM THE GROUND TIPS It just doesn't get any better than these two hunts: Tyler's KANSAS Giant 18 pt! K.C.'s Dramatic Biggest BUCK EVER! Be sure and subscribe on YOUTUBE so you can experience all the ...

Sep 16, 20221 hr 31 minEp. 335

E253: Velvet SZN (Deer, Elk and Cutthroat Trout, Practicing Backcountry Hunting in Grizzly Country, August Archery Openers and Finding Bucks Early)

TOP PUBLIC LAND MISTAKES In this episode we talk about Tyler's trip to Yellowstone National Park with Mark Kenyon. We talk about cutthroats being caught and grizzly encounters. We also discuss backcountry hunting and what we have been doing to prepare for Tyler's upcoming Mule Deer hunt in Colorado. Spot and Stalk on 2 Big HOGS! It just doesn't get any better than these two hunts: Tyler's KANSAS Giant 18 pt! K.C.'s Dramatic Biggest BUCK EVER! Be sure and subscribe on YOUTUBE so you can experienc...

Aug 25, 20221 hr 18 minEp. 334

E252: Spot And Stalk HOGS! (Tactics For Pigs And Deer, Archery Equipment, Broadhead and Arrow Choices for Boars, Early Season Deer Conditions, Shot Distance and Aiming)

Spot and Stalk on 2 Big HOGS! This time of year, there's only one way to beat the heat: Ignore it and go hunt hogs anyway. There is some tactic to it, but really its a lot about collecting intel and making precise strikes. Its also a really good chance to brush up on your skills for SZN and give your equipment a really good check. How to hunt with CELL CAMERAS It just doesn't get any better than these two hunts: Tyler's KANSAS Giant 18 pt! K.C.'s Dramatic Biggest BUCK EVER! Be sure and subscribe...

Aug 10, 20221 hr 22 minEp. 333

E251: How To Hunt Deer With Cell Cameras (Pre and Early Season Hunting Tactics For Trail Cameras, Moultrie Mobile Camera Settings w/ Mark Olis, Bowhunting Over Food and Water, Scrapes in October)

First Lite Season Opener Sale! (link) Cell Cameras have changed the game when it comes to scouting and finding big bucks! Gone are the days of pulling cards, sweating your faces off, and spooking deer. There are some really specific things you need to consider before deploying one of these cameras, and we deep dive into those tactics in this episode. EVERY BROADHEAD WE COULD FIND! (Huge Comparison Video) How to hunt with CELL CAMERAS It just doesn't get any better than these two hunts: Tyler's K...

Aug 02, 20221 hr 50 minEp. 332

E250: Everything You Need To Know About BROADHEADS (Do Field Points Matter for Practice?, Expandable Components, Sharpness, What is a FIXED BLADE?, Sharpness vs. Edge Retention, Expensive Materials)

A deep dive into the world of archery projectiles, but from a high level for beginners to advanced hunters and archers. EVERY BROADHEAD WE COULD FIND! (Huge Comparison Video) How to hunt with CELL CAMERAS It just doesn't get any better than these two hunts: Tyler's KANSAS Giant 18 pt! K.C.'s Dramatic Biggest BUCK EVER! Be sure and subscribe on YOUTUBE so you can experience all the action on film! BUY ONE OF OUR NEW SHIRTS and HOODIES! www.theelementwild.com/shop The MAP SCOUT CHALLENGE powered b...

Jul 29, 202233 minEp. 331

E249: Archery Opinions Are Like Ear Lobes (Shooting Broadheads Into STEEL-Results, Polarized Communities and ”Shooting Your Shot”, Real Conservation, Lethal Arrows from 380-800gns, Gurus and Haters)

The Video In Contest: BROADHEAD DESTRUCTION VIDEO Recently we put out a video where we shot a bunch of broadheads into a big piece of steel. It was about as much fun as you could have in 100º Texas heat. A lot of people like it, a few didn't. We thought we should talk about it. This led to a serious deep dive into the back corners of our hunting ethics. TOP Bowhunting FAILS! It just doesn't get any better than these two hunts: Tyler's KANSAS Giant 18 pt! K.C.'s Dramatic Biggest BUCK EVER! Be sur...

Jul 19, 20221 hr 21 minEp. 330

E248: Colorado and Conspiracy (Is Elon Musk a Hunter? Are Soy Beans Bad? | Earning Deer Access, High Country Mule Deer Scouting, Trout Fishing, I’m Still a Deer Bum)

In this episode we talk all kinds of summer time fun! Utilizing cell cams for deer on the opposite end of the U.S. and how we earned some access to hunt a really special farm. We also, talk a few conspiracy theories, trout fishing, camping and scouting high country for mule deer and elk hunting, and why we are still just regular ol' deer hunting bums. GET YOUR TICKETS HERE!!!! For the DIY Hunting Meet-up. Super excited to partner with OnX to focus on tactics and scouting. We will have a Q&A ...

Jul 12, 20221 hr 22 minEp. 329

E247: Everything You Need To Know About ARROWS! (Point to Knock, Carbon and Aluminum, FOC, Good DIY Whitetail Set-ups, Deer Shots, Archery Components)

ARROWS ARRAS ERRORS! GET YOUR TICKETS HERE!!!! For the DIY Hunting Meet-up. Super excited to partner with OnX to focus on tactics and scouting. We will have a Q&A session, catered Mexican food dinner, refreshments, and will also be showing a never-before-seen video of our successful late-SZN Oklahoma public land hunt! Giveaways will include OnX, Vector, Element merchandise, and more! Things kickoff at 6pm on Friday July 15th at Cabela's in Buda, Tx. We can't wait to see ya there! TOP Bowhunt...

Jul 08, 202237 minEp. 328

E246: Map Scouting Tips (THE ELEMENT DIY Hunting MEET-UP details! Get your Tickets! Powered by OnX, Summer Plans, Oklahoma Public Land Buck Film, Texas Hang-out @Cabelas)

GET YOUR TICKETS HERE!!!! Super excited to partner with OnX to focus on tactics and scouting. We will have a Q&A session, catered Mexican food dinner, refreshments, and will also be showing a never-before-seen video of our successful late-SZN Oklahoma public land hunt! Giveaways will include OnX, Vector, Element merchandise, and more! Things kickoff at 6pm on Friday July 15th at Cabela's in Buda, Tx. We can't wait to see ya there! TOP Bowhunting FAILS! It just doesn't get any better than the...

Jul 01, 202241 minEp. 327

E245: Huntin’, Fishin’, Dreamin’ EVERY DAY! (Our Dream Hunts, Trips, Fish, and Animals, How We Plan To Achieve These Goals, Broadhead Talk, Dream Big Bucks)

This time of year, it's all about beating the heat, doing some planning, and dreaming about what the future holds. We think it is a good thing to dream big! Hunting is a great avenue to take you many places and expand your horizons. You should dream about the amazing things out there, because sooner or later you'll have to pursue the dreams. HUGE Broadhead Comparison! It just doesn't get any better than these two hunts: Tyler's KANSAS Giant 18 pt! K.C.'s Dramatic Biggest BUCK EVER! Be sure and s...

Jun 10, 20221 hr 7 minEp. 326

E244: The END of The Broadhead Debate! (Single Bevel Hog Hunt Results, Our Favorite Archery Hunting Points, Mustache Functionality, Blood Trailing, Brian’s Texas Public Land Buck)

The ULTIMATE debate ender! we've shot lots of animals with lots of heads and the results are in. It's controversial, but it's the truth. Also we discuss the merit of spot and stalk hunting, Brian's big Texas Public Land buck from a Saddle, and how much we hate chain saws. 3 2 1!!! SPOT and STALK Hogs video! It just doesn't get any better than these two hunts: Tyler's KANSAS Giant 18 pt! K.C.'s Dramatic Biggest BUCK EVER! Be sure and subscribe on YOUTUBE so you can experience all the action on fi...

May 27, 20221 hr 15 minEp. 325

E243:Hunting Q & A (Deer Hunting Questions, DIY Elk Answers, Best Pack, Broadhead Discussion, Property Management, Public Land Hogs, Arrow FOC, Cell Trail Cameras, Texas Rut, Midwest vs West)

Big Time Q&A podcast. Y'all have had a lot of good questions for us lately and we answered them in a live Youtube vid. Our Hunt with DEAD END: IOWA Gobbler Down! Stand Up and SHOOT! 3 2 1!!! SPOT and STALK Hogs video! It just doesn't get any better than these two hunts: Tyler's KANSAS Giant 18 pt! K.C.'s Dramatic Biggest BUCK EVER! Be sure and subscribe on YOUTUBE so you can experience all the action on film! BUY ONE OF OUR NEW SHIRTS and HOODIES! www.theelementwild.com/shop The MAP SCOUT CH...

May 17, 20221 hr 13 minEp. 324

E242:”Who Are You With?” feat. Isaac Smith of Vector on Shooting TAC, Long Distance Archery, 3D Targets, Introducing Greg, What Makes a Good Arrow, Optimizing Performance)

We had never been to a Total Archery Challenge event, so we were a little skeptical. Ends up they are pretty awesome! After our shoot, we got the chance to sit down with Isaac and Greg and talk about super long shots, difficult aiming situations, and a bunch of hilarious other topics. Our Hunt with DEAD END: IOWA Gobbler Down! Stand Up and SHOOT! 3 2 1!!! SPOT and STALK Hogs video! It just doesn't get any better than these two hunts: Tyler's KANSAS Giant 18 pt! K.C.'s Dramatic Biggest BUCK EVER!...

May 10, 20221 hr 7 minEp. 323

E241: Hammering Gobblers (GOBS in Iowa and Missouri w/ Land and Legacy and Dead End, Good Habitat For Turkeys, Roosted Birds in Bad Weather, Hunting Public vs. Private Gobblers, HUGE Surprise!)

What a blessing it was to hunt with our friends in Missouri and Iowa! Y’all be sure and check out the Land and Legacy boys, particularly this podcast episode that we were on: We’re Missing The Point! Our Hunt with DEAD END: Stand Up and SHOOT! 3 2 1!!! SPOT and STALK Hogs video! It just doesn't get any better than these two hunts: Tyler's KANSAS Giant 18 pt! K.C.'s Dramatic Biggest BUCK EVER! Be sure and subscribe on YOUTUBE so you can experience all the action on film! BUY ONE OF OUR NEW SHIRTS...

May 03, 20221 hr 14 minEp. 322

E240: Eric MOVED?! (Tennessee Turkey Hunting Run n Gun Style, Stalking Advice, Hunting Gobblers With A World Champ, CRUZR Saddles HQ Tour)

Check TN off the list of places we can get a Gob! Big Thanks to Chad of CRUZR Saddles and Mitchell of Dead End Game Calls for helping us noobs have one of the best turkey hunts ever! POND HOPPIN'! 3 2 1!!! SPOT and STALK Hogs video! NEW HATS! It just doesn't get any better than these two hunts: Tyler's KANSAS Giant 18 pt! K.C.'s Dramatic Biggest BUCK EVER! Be sure and subscribe on YOUTUBE so you can experience all the action on film! BUY ONE OF OUR NEW SHIRTS and HOODIES! www.theelementwild.com/...

Apr 18, 20221 hr 9 minEp. 321

E239: POND HOPPIN’ and Arrow Slockin’ (Catching GIANT Bass in Tiny Pools *New Video Series*, Arrow Setups ((Momentum vs.Energy)) Youtube HATERS, New Bows, Tips for Hunting From The Ground)

POND HOPPIN'! 3 2 1!!! SPOT and STALK Hogs video! NEW HATS! It just doesn't get any better than these two hunts: Tyler's KANSAS Giant 18 pt! K.C.'s Dramatic Biggest BUCK EVER! Be sure and subscribe on YOUTUBE so you can experience all the action on film! BUY ONE OF OUR NEW SHIRTS and HOODIES! www.theelementwild.com/shop The MAP SCOUT CHALLENGE powered by OnX THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE PUBLIC LAND WHITETAIL MAP SCOUTING CONTENT EVER CREATED ON YOUTUBE. -A ten part video series featuring Tyler Jones a...

Apr 04, 202258 minEp. 320

E238: Spot And Stalk Essentials! (How To Spot and Stalk Wild Hogs and Other Animals, Deer Issues, Turkey Plans,

3 2 1!!! SPOT and STALK Hogs video! Time for a deep dive into SnS tactics. Things are always weird this time of year, so it's good to get out and hunt however you can. Pigs make for some quality hunting in February and March. TWO BIG TEXAS PIGS WITH A BOW! (Video) NEW HATS! It just doesn't get any better than these two hunts: Tyler's KANSAS Giant 18 pt! K.C.'s Dramatic Biggest BUCK EVER! Be sure and subscribe on YOUTUBE so you can experience all the action on film! BUY ONE OF OUR NEW SHIRTS and ...

Mar 28, 202258 minEp. 319
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