In this episode, Shane Simpson and I talk about how tactics change while hunting individual turkeys in different public land areas based off a variety of factors. Topics Include: -reading an individual turkey's mood -adjustments made when hunting along heavily hunted roads and trails -different reasons a turkey may be gobbling Shane's Website - https://www.shanesimpsonhunting.com/ EXODUS SALE - https://bit.ly/42QIUIQ NEW THP VIDEO PODCAST CHANNEL! - https://www.youtube.com/@thehuntingpublicpodca...
May 24, 2023•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 256
In this episode, Aaron and I talk about our experiences hunting turkeys during the middle of the season once they have been pressured by hunters for a week or two. In a lot of situations this changes the turkeys patterns that you may have noticed before the season started or during the first couple days after the opener. We usually have to change our tactics during this time of the season and if you have ever dealt with gobblers that seem call shy, stop gobbling when they hit the ground, or just...
May 16, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 255
Zach and Hayden cover what to look for when scouting from the truck. We often talk about looking for overlooked spots or driving around a new area before we ever start hunting but we don't usually go into too much detail about what we are looking for. Hopefully throughout this conversation you can get a better understanding of what exactly we are looking for when scouting from the road. Topics Include: -reading hunting pressure -finding overlooked public land spots -reading deer sign from the ro...
May 09, 2023•50 min•Ep. 254
In this episode, Zach and Greg talk about how they aim at deer when bowhunting. They discuss the things they have learned over the years like aiming low, practicing real life hunting scenarios at the range, different situational shot opportunities, and more! This episode includes a ton of examples of shots we have learned from! Topics Include: -how and why our aim-point changes based off the situation -how we aim based off of the orientation of the deer (broadside, quartering-to, quartering away...
May 02, 2023•54 min•Ep. 253
In this episode, Zach talks shed hunting with Ben Dettamanti, who you may know as Shed Crazy from his social media pages and YouTube channel. They discuss Ben's goal to find a shed in every state, shed hunting culture, and shed hunting tips! Topics Include: -shed hunting in southern states -overlooked shed hunting tips -how shed hunting helps you become a better hunter SHED CRAZY'S INSTAGRAM PAGE - https://www.instagram.com/shedcrazy/ SHED CRAZY'S YOUTUBE CHANNEL! - https://www.youtube.com/@shed...
Apr 25, 2023•53 min•Ep. 252
In this episode, we discuss the effects hunting pressure has on a turkeys behavior as the season progresses and how we change our tactics when the pressure starts. In a lot of situations, pressured turkeys gobble less, hide in hard to find places, and begin communicating with sounds other than gobbling. Hopefully throughout this conversation you can pick up on some tactics to apply to your hunts when the birds start getting pressured! Topics Include: -the pros and cons for all day turkey hunting...
Apr 20, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 251
Zach and Ben talk with Carl Kossuth from Tethrd about how he went from working as a detective to creating hunting gear full time. We also talk about how the THP/Tethrd M2 vest was created and the benefits of having a pack that you can use for all seasons. Topics Include: -how and why Carl started modifying hunting gear -the features of our new M2 hunting vest NEW THP VIDEO PODCAST CHANNEL! - https://www.youtube.com/@thehuntingpublicpodcast/videos DAKOTA LITHIUM - https://bit.ly/3LVsZ6B THP MERCH...
Apr 19, 2023•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 250
Aaron, Hayden and I talk about situational calling techniques for pressured turkeys. We discuss a variety of situations and talk about specific examples where different calling strategies brought in a gobbler. Hunting turkeys can be frustrating when they seem to constantly hang up, go the other way, or stop gobbling when you start calling, but by discussing different situations hopefully we can help you feel more confident when calling to a bird this season! Topics Include: -our favorite calls -...
Apr 13, 2023•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 249
Zach, Nick, Ted, and Jake give an update on the turkey tour plans, talk turkey hunting strategy, and answer listener questions. Topics Include: -update on Zach’s recovery -Texas Hunting -turkey hunting strategy NEW THP VIDEO PODCAST CHANNEL! - https://www.youtube.com/@thehuntingpublicpodcast/videos DAKOTA LITHIUM - https://bit.ly/3LVsZ6B THP MERCH: https://bit.ly/30ZC1rm - Get 10% off THP Merch w/Code ZACH GoWild - Save 10% on orders w/code THP - https://bit.ly/3i4c15r OPTICS - 10% off Vortex Op...
Apr 12, 2023•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 248
Zach talks with Mark Kenyon about their concerns with the effects new technology has on hunting and the way non hunters view the sport. Topics Include: -why it is important for non hunters to have a positive view of hunting -are livestream cameras ethical? -getting the most out of the hunting experience NEW THP VIDEO PODCAST CHANNEL! - https://www.youtube.com/@thehuntingpublicpodcast/videos DAKOTA LITHIUM - https://bit.ly/3LVsZ6B THP MERCH: https://bit.ly/30ZC1rm - Get 10% off THP Merch w/Code Z...
Apr 11, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 247
In this episode, Jake, Ted, and Nick talk about their recent turkey hunting success and also talk about some of the major struggles they have been having. They tell the stories of how Nick and Ted got a truck buried on a dirt road and how Aaron and Jake got into an accident with another vehicle. They also talk about knowing when it is time to take a break when you have been getting after it for a while! Tune into the new video podcast channel on YouTube, next Thursday, to catch the next episode ...
Apr 07, 2023•43 min•Ep. 246
This is the second episode that we have recorded live on our new video podcast channel on YouTube. Make sure to tune in tonight and every Thursday to the new channel to catch us recording the next live episode! In this episode, we're talking about our early season turkey hunting and tactics for getting on public land gobblers. Topics Include: -early season turkey tactics -behind the scenes of how we edit videos -updates from the turkey tour/listener questions NEW THP VIDEO PODCAST CHANNEL! - htt...
Apr 06, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 245
In this episode, I catch up with our friend Erik Barber. We talk about a broad range of topics and essentially recorded ourselves catching up on the hunting stories and life. Erik is an extremely passionate hunter and has some awesome and hilarious stories to share! Topics Include: -untold hunting stories -Erik's Alaska Adventure -hunting gear we use NEW THP VIDEO PODCAST CHANNEL! - https://www.youtube.com/@thehuntingpublicpodcast/videos Vortex Nation Podcast DAKOTA LITHIUM - https://bit.ly/3LVs...
Apr 05, 2023•3 hr 16 min•Ep. 244
We recently launched our new video podcast channel on YouTube and every Thursday we will be recording LIVE to be able to interact with listeners, answer questions, and give updates of current current conditions and strategies that can help you right now! We are excited about this new channel and this episode was our first live recording from the 2023 Turkey Tour. We will be posting a lot of podcasts on the audio platforms for the next couple weeks until we are caught back up and eventually we wi...
Mar 30, 2023•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 243
In this episode, Keith and I are talking about the importance of managing timber with our friends Larry, Ben, and Alex. We discuss why fire is an important tool in timber management, how to overcome hurdles that may prevent you from starting timber stand improvement projects, and creating goals for the land you are managing. These guys have done an amazing job making improvements on Larry’s 80 acre property and as a result the hunting opportunities have increased greatly in just 5 years. From a ...
Mar 28, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 242
In this episode, Aaron and I are talking with turkey experts Marcus Lashley and Will Gulsby about what we can do as hunters and conservationists to help improve turkey populations. In most regions of the country, turkey populations are on the decline. But thanks to experts that have dedicated their life to learning about what turkeys need to survive all hope is not lost especially if we work together with the common goal being more turkeys for us and future generations to enjoy! Topics Include: ...
Feb 01, 2023•1 hr 53 min•Ep. 241
In this episode, I’ll be discussing hunting the northeast with Izaak Young of Vermont. Izaak spends as much time as he possibly can hunting on snow in multiple states, but he also isn’t afraid to get after it with a bow or on dry ground. What I enjoyed about talking with Izaak was his own unique way of taking advantage of a variety of situations when hunting deer in the northeast. If you hunt in low deer densities in the timber or you're trying to improve your skills hunting in the snow, Izaak w...
Jan 24, 2023•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 240
In the last episode, Ben and I discussed some of the changes to our strategy that we planned to make during our annual muzzleloader hunt. As we promised at the end of that episode, we recorded a follow up podcast talking about the results of the hunt. We were extremely pleased to see that our group worked great together and everyone was on the same page which resulted in a very successful trip! We talk about what worked well as well as some things we learned and can improve on next season. Topic...
Jan 16, 2023•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 239
This season is Ben and I's fourth season hunting the hills with a group doing deer drives. What we like the most about this style of hunting is the team aspect and how much we learn doing it. Every time we setup a drive we all experience a different part of the landscape and by sharing what we learn we speed up the learning process. Everything that we learn along the way also helps us for solo hunting throughout all stages of the season. So whether you hunt with a group or only enjoy hunting sol...
Jan 09, 2023•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 238
In this episode, I talk with Chris Jenkins about hunting the southern Appalachians. This area has low deer densities and rugged terrain that makes finding mature bucks a unique challenge. Chris has an extremely mobile style that helps him find what he calls “buck pockets” where he focuses his time. Chris spends a ton of time exploring the mountains and uses his woodsman ship to be successful. I really enjoyed talking with Chris and I hope you will learn as much from him as I have! Topics Include...
Jan 05, 2023•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 237
If you are like us, you often feel unable to relate to hunting shows telling you to hunt food sources in late season as you watch someone hunt over a standing crop field in frigid temperatures. Many hunters don’t hunt in an area that allows them to hunt near destination food sources like that or even in cold weather. So finding a good food source that deer pile into when it gets cold isn’t that easy. We have also found that targeting food sources during the late season isn’t the only way to hunt...
Dec 27, 2022•2 hr 3 min•Ep. 236
In this episode, I talk with THP intern Nick Andrews to share more about him and his life story. He tells us how he went from being a marine, to an art student, to a THP intern all by the age of 26. Nick is a unique character with a lot of unique perspectives and it has been a pleasure spending time with him this season. I really enjoy listening to his stories and I would imagine you will enjoy them too! Topics Include: -Nick's hunting background -stories from Nick's days as a Marine -how he wen...
Dec 21, 2022•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 235
In this episode, Larry and I talk about some of the recent realizations we have had about hunting in hill country. As we learn more about hunting deer in big timber settings we continue to get better at anticipating specific bedding areas. But we often push too far and ultimately spook the deer before we even get a chance to setup on them or stalk them. As last season ended my mission was to do my best to get a better understanding of why we made that mistake and how we could prevent the mistake...
Dec 16, 2022•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 234
This year was our second year making the trip up to New York to try tracking down a buck in the snow. Getting experience trying a new tactic is a ton of fun but we also enjoy sharing camp with other hunters that spend more time hunting these areas every year than we do to talk hunting and learn from each others experiences. In this episode, Keith and I talk with our friends Jon and Jake from Just Hunt Club as well as our friends Cori, Bailey, Adam, and Brad who we met through our travels to New ...
Dec 12, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 233
In this episode, Warb, Ted, Greg, and I talk about overlooked buck bedding tendencies in hill country. Hunting a lot of different areas over the last few years we have experienced bedding tendencies that often don't get mentioned in most buck bedding conversations. Often times buck bedding is described by specific winds and terrain features but in our experience in a lot of situations buck beds are not limited to those specific spots. It seems that bucks utilize different areas based off of food...
Nov 29, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 232
On our most recent trip, Nick and I were faced with a new challenge of bowhunting in extremely cold conditions and snow. In the first half of this episode, we talk about gear and other tips that that allowed us to manage the cold. In the second half of the episode we tell the full story of our trip back to Minnesota and how we managed to get a crack at a buck! Topics Include: -the cold weather gear that we used on this hunt -the story of a frozen release and a big buck at 20 yards -how snow camo...
Nov 22, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 231
As much as we dream about executing a plan perfectly and enjoying year after year of filled tags and a full freezer, we all experience times where it feels like nothing is going right. In this episode, we talk about staying positive even when things aren't going your way and our recent experiences that made us question or strategy. Topics Include: -getting your confidence back up after making a bad shot -the struggle of hunting areas with low visibility -staying confident when your strategy isn'...
Nov 15, 2022•48 min•Ep. 230
Most whitetail bow hunters look forward to the rut all year and dream of careless bucks cruising and chasing does. In this episode, I talk with the rest of the THP crew and we tell our best stories of crazy action we have had during the rut! Some of these stories have happy endings and some result in disappointment and an unfilled tag but every hunt we discuss was a great learning experience that hopefully helps you when you run into a crazy rut frenzy this fall! Topics Include: -does warm weath...
Nov 08, 2022•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 229
In this episode, Keith and I talk to our new friends Mitch and Tate about their experiences growing up hunting in Minnesota. We tell a lot of stories, talk about their grandpa, who bow hunted for whitetails before anyone else in the area did it, bear hunting, wolves, and what is most important to us when it comes to hunting. One of the most enjoyable parts of traveling to hunt is meeting fellow hunters that are passionate about the outdoors so we have really enjoyed hanging out with Mitch and Ta...
Nov 01, 2022•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 228
If you have a mobile hunting strategy you probably have experienced the feeling of indecision when you find sign and are trying to decide if you should go further or stop and setup. In this episode, Keith and I talk about our approach when hunting a new area, the difference between scouting and still hunting, and specific examples of how getting aggressive has payed off. Topics Include: -looking for does during late October to find the bucks -how our pace changes based off of the sign we are see...
Oct 25, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 227
