In this episode, I’m joined by my two best friends as we relive how I started recording hunts, and the hunt that resulted in three deer down in one day, Cam’s first buck, and my first Pope and Young Public Land buck. This story explains a season in which I fractured my collar bone, Alex and I lost our bows, and my truck broke down, Cam shot his first buck, I killed my first mature public land buck, and I was gifted a bow by Cameron Hanes. Follow along on the hunt and season that has created the ...
Dec 18, 2024•1 hr 30 min
Today on episode 218 of the Podcast Chris and Josh discuss the remainder of the season and their plans going into the late gun seasons in Kentucky and Ohio. Topics covered include: Josh getting into muzzeloader hunting for the first time Strategies going into the kentucky muzzeloader season and late Ohio gun weekend The camaraderie of gun hunting Gun drives on public lands and much more! Take time to visit our partners! Brush Creek Monsters Scents - Click HERE! Satties LLC - Click HERE! Hooked...
Dec 13, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 5Ep. 218
Join Jacob as he sits down with the founder of the Mobile Hunter Expo: Christopher Leppert. Chris discusses his journey through archery. Chris explains how he got the nickname “Bow Jesus”, how he cleansed himself of a curse, and how he was an arrow away from becoming a world champion archer. Jacob and Chris discuss the lessons that were learned along the way that have created the Mobile Hunter Expo and helped form Chris as a man. Don’t miss this emotional and educational episode of Wild Calling ...
Dec 11, 2024•1 hr 21 min
Today on episode 217 of the Podcast the guys are back together! Chris, Josh, and Rick are joined by Jacob Sklenar to talk about the wrap up of The Whitetail Apprentice series, and to go over their seasons so far. Each of the guys talks about things they have applied, and learned for this season. They cover what success has looked like this season, as well as heartbreak. Take time to visit our partners! Brush Creek Monsters Scents - Click HERE! Satties LLC - Click HERE! Hooked Up Bowstrings - C...
Dec 06, 2024•2 hr 5 min
Vince Battiata tells stories of trial and tribulations and describes the way he has persevered through the troubles in the past few seasons. Come along with Vince as he proves that yes, it could always get worse. Vince served as an inspiration to me to push through the grind of this season and he just may inspire you to do the same. Vince’s Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@chasingpublic Take time to visit our partners! Brush Creek Monsters Scents - Click HERE! Satties LLC - Click HERE! Hooked...
Dec 04, 2024•1 hr 24 min
Today on episode 216 of the Podcast we conclude the Whitetail Apprentice Series with Andy May! This episode was recorded at out Mobile Hunters Expo in Kalamazoo, MI this past July and was held in front of a live audience. We wanted to conclude this series with Andy as he is held in high regard as one of the most well rounded hunters in the industry. This series has been all about learning and application. Andy is a great advocate as to why you should never stop learning. Join us as we cover mult...
Nov 22, 2024•1 hr 41 min•Season 5Ep. 216
Jacob sits down with his good buddy Cam Maderski to tell the tale of a 7-day backcountry camping trip to the mountains of Wyoming. Plagued by sabertooth mosquitoes, altitude sickness, and some awfully chosen “Sklenar Shortcuts”, this trip was one filled with suffering. But despite the suffering, Cam, Jacob, and their friend Michael Burgy found a way to make the most of the trip. Encountering some amazing trout fishing, beautiful sights, and mysterious hollow/metallic boulders, the trip quickly t...
Nov 20, 2024•2 hr 2 min
Today on episode 215 of the Podcast we continue the Whitetail Apprentice Series with Jake Belinda! Jake has been practicing and implementing the art of tracking for many years and his track record speaks for itself. Join us as we cover multiple topics and questions including: Defining characteristics of deer tracks How to tell if a track is worth following Aging tracks Mature buck movement vs. young buck travel habits Tracking bucks to find more bucks How to quickly become more effective at trac...
Nov 15, 2024•1 hr 57 min•Season 5Ep. 215
After suffering a major heart aneurysm, Jeremy Cavaretta was told he could never run, hunt, or practice Jiu Jitsu again. Each of these things completely defined who Jeremy is. Not taking no for an answer, Jeremy battled back and against all odds, found a way to do all of his passions again. Tune into this inspiring story of a Veteran finding himself again through the outdoors. ASIO Gear’s Site: HERE! (Use code “JACOB20” for a 20% discount!) Take time to visit our partners! Brush Creek Monsters S...
Nov 11, 2024•1 hr 36 min
Today on episode 214 of the Podcast we continue the Whitetail Apprentice Series with Luke Resop! Luke is a PhD student at Mississippi State University and is part of the MSU Deer Lab. He is one of the researchers that took part in the "Understanding Buck Movement" study and is a great resource when it comes to breaking down buck movement. Join us as we cover multiple topics and questions including: Historical movement patterns by individual bucks Targeting a specific buck around the rut Buck Bed...
Nov 08, 2024•2 hr 18 min•Season 5Ep. 214
Johnny and Greg sit down with Jacob for a good old fashioned, crack a beer and tell a story, deer camp style podcast. The two Eastern whitetail assassins tell the story of an epic day of deer hunting. Johnny, Greg, and their buddy Jason all sit one tree and kill three sweet public land bucks in one day. Pull up a seat, crack a beer, and get ready to laugh as you listen to this story only a deer hunter could truly appreciate. ASIO Gear’s Site: HERE! (Use code “JACOB20” for a 20% discount!) Take t...
Nov 06, 2024•1 hr 14 min
Today on episode 213 of the Podcast we continue the Whitetail Apprentice Series with Jeremy Aron! Jeremy has been hunting all over the country targeting the rut for many years and consistently gets it done year after year. Join us as we cover multiple topics and questions including: How to plan your rut trips Gear/Equipment for travel hunting Targeting the first days after a front Utilizing the full moon for all day rut action Locations to get on rutting bucks quickly in a new area Calling Tacti...
Nov 01, 2024•1 hr 55 min•Season 5Ep. 213
Joe Miles has done some amazing things. He’s killed dozens of big game species around the world and founded the gear company ASIO Gear. In his many travels he’s encountered quite a few harrowing and near-death experiences. Today he touches on his favorite wild stories. These include being charged by a wounded elephant at just 10 yards, getting into a shootout with poachers, being surrounded by the military in a foreign country, and much more all told here on this one-of-a-kind Wild Calling Wedne...
Oct 30, 2024•1 hr 32 min
Today on episode 212 of the Podcast we continue the Whitetail Apprentice Series with Jake Booth and Jacob Emery! Both of these guys are known for consistently getting it done on good deer during the rut, in different parts of the country. Join us as we cover multiple topics and questions including: Hunting strategies for each phase of the rut Trail cam strategies for the rut Targeting specific bucks during the rut Hunting buck circuits Using historical data to determine where to hunt Rut funnels...
Oct 25, 2024•2 hr 11 min•Season 5Ep. 212
Picture this: One minute you’re driving down the road looking to scout for some geese and turkeys and the next minute you’ve been ejected from your vehicle, shot through the air, and can no longer move your legs or hands. This is exactly what happened to Ty Hockett. At 17 years old Ty was in a horrendous car crash and as a result, will never walk again. Ty went from hunting and fishing every single day of his life to bound to a chair. Despite the incredible struggles ahead of him, Ty found a way...
Oct 23, 2024•1 hr 22 min
Today on episode 211 of the Podcast we continue the Whitetail Apprentice Series with Greg Litzinger! Greg is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to reading buck rubs and understanding what they may be telling us. Join us as we cover multiple topics and questions including: Understanding the types of rubs and what time of the year they are made Rub characteristics Big Buck vs. Small buck rubs Rub height and what that can tell us about a buck Tick marks Rub clusters around bedding areas Travel dir...
Oct 18, 2024•2 hr 10 min•Season 5Ep. 211
Join Jacob as he sits down with deer hunting legends Jared Scheffler and Chancy Walters of Whitetail Adrenaline. In this podcast they tell their craziest stories on and off camera including epic stalks, run ins with the law, and yet to be released footage from their works in progress! Link to Whitetail Adrenaline Website: https://whitetailadrenaline.com/?srsltid=AfmBOookRZj0tmsuMJioV6-iy94nYV8TJXUIYq3Ra0tuxBvMEtze6PRf Take time to visit our sponsors! Brush Creek Monsters Scents - Click HERE! Sat...
Oct 16, 2024•2 hr 3 min
Today on episode 210 of the Podcast we continue the Whitetail Apprentice Series with The Mobile Hunter Group! Josh, Chris, Rick, and Jacob sit down and have a round table discussion on all things scrapes and scrape hunting! Join us as we cover multiple topics and questions including how do you classify different types of scrapes, how do you know it's the "right" scrape, when/how to hunt different scrapes, the Janka Hardness scale for tree preference, utilizing Mock Scrapes, and much more! Take t...
Oct 11, 2024•2 hr 37 min•Season 5Ep. 210
Today on episode 209 of the Podcast Rick and Chris sit down with founder of Wild and Whole Danielle Prewett. Danielle is a content creator at Meateater, Author and experienced wild game cook. The guys go over multiple topics that include butchering techniques, cuts of meat that you may be missing, how plucking a bird is the only way to wild game birds, and betting on yourself and transitioning your entire diet to wild game, and foraged foods. Danielle can be found online at: https://www.themeate...
Oct 09, 2024•1 hr 23 min•Season 5Ep. 209
This episode Jacob is joined by Tom Truskowski of The Hunting Factor. Tom tells the story of the time he was harassed on public land. With a stolen trail cam, a threatening note, a poised bait pile, and a lot of lessons learned, this podcast has a bit of entertainment and value for any public land hunter. Take time to visit our sponsors! Satties LLC - Click HERE! Hooked Up Bowstrings - Click HERE! Code: MobileHunter10 for 10% off Hooked Up Strings Get your information for the Mobile Hunters Ex...
Oct 09, 2024•52 min
Today on episode 208 of the Podcast we continue the Whitetail Apprentice Series with Dakota Cantrell and Zach Kaiser! Dakota and Zach are two of the hunters we go to when it comes to any moon related tactic talk. Both utilize the moon in different aspects when it comes to hunting strategy and both have found consistent success when factoring in the moon to target mature bucks. Join us as we cover multiple topics and questions including the best, FREE, moon resource that no one talks about, moon ...
Oct 04, 2024•2 hr 30 min•Season 5Ep. 208
Cory Godar saddles up in the hot seat to describe his legendary hunt on an absolutely remarkable Kansas whitetail. This Wild Calling Wednesday episode tells the tale of Cory’s issues with his predominant shooting eye and severe shoulder problem that prompted him to COMPLETELY SWITCH from shooting righty, to lefty. Inside of grueling off-season of practice, he became a great shot, and embarked on a trip to Nebraska to kick off his season. With a kill in Nebraska, Cory rode into Kansas with high h...
Oct 03, 2024•1 hr 35 min
Today on episode 207 of the Podcast we continue the Whitetail Apprentice Series with Aaron Warbritton! Aaron brings a wholistic approach to buck bedding tactics as he has been able to utilize these tactics in various terrains and habitats all across the US. Whether you're from the deep south, midwest, or far north; you'll be able to utilize the information presented in this podcast. Join us as we cover multiple topics and questions including why it's important to know buck bedding throughout the...
Sep 27, 2024•2 hr 15 min•Season 5Ep. 207
Jacob is joined today by my good buddy Drake Deerman. In this episode, Drake breaks down -- in great detail -- the story of his monster Kentucky Public Land buck! Drake is an absolute killer and in this episode you'll get a look into his approach to putting down this stud of a buck! Take time to visit our sponsors! Satties LLC - Click HERE! Hooked Up Bowstrings - Click HERE! Code: MobileHunter10 for 10% off Hooked Up Strings Get your information for the Mobile Hunters Expo HERE! We would love ...
Sep 25, 2024•1 hr 10 min
Today on episode 206 of the Podcast we continue the Whitetail Apprentice Series with Alan Summerford! Alan is a whitetail killing machine in the south and a wealth of knowledge when it comes to habitat management. Knowing what habitat can hold and grow mature bucks is pivotal when attempting to locate bucks to target for the season. Join us as we cover multiple topics and questions including why you should target water sources later in the season rather than early, what plants provide the best n...
Sep 20, 2024•2 hr 13 min•Season 5Ep. 206
Imagine being thrown into a vehicle and told that you were going on the greatest whitetail tour of all time. You were going to get to meet Dan Infalt, Jared Scheffler, Adam Hays, Don Higgins and many more hunting legends. Imagine sharing a meal with these legends and getting a tour of their homes and trophy rooms. Lucas Jones had done just that when Exodus Outdoor Gear created the Whitetail Cribs Tour and brought him along to film. Fasten your seatbelt while you sit shotgun with Lucas as he tell...
Sep 18, 2024•1 hr 34 min
Today on episode 205 of the Podcast we continue the Whitetail Apprentice Series with Dr. Bronson Strickland! Dr. Strickland has been involved heavily with deer research the past 18 years and brings a wealth of knowledge when it comes to all things deer behavior. Knowing and understanding the tendencies of a whitetail buck, especially mature bucks, can really put things into perspective and create efficiency when out in the woods. Join us as we cover multiple topics and questions including buck b...
Sep 13, 2024•2 hr 9 min•Season 5Ep. 205
Today on episode 202 of the Podcast we are bringing you a seminar from Aaron Ritter of Limbitless Outdoors at The Mobile Hunters Expo! Aaron tells you his process to go on a backcountry hunt in your state or nearby versus the need to go out west. Aaron also explores how to be an effective mobile hunter with a saddle and goes over a plethora of knowledge on how this can be the adventure that you need in your life! Take time to visit our sponsors! Satties LLC - Click HERE! Hooked Up Custom Bowst...
Sep 12, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Season 5Ep. 204
Description: This podcast with Josh Teulker of Before the Echo (https://www.youtube.com/@beforetheecho) has quite a few extremely entertaining wild stories. These stories include accidentally packing some extra objects in to an elk hunting trip, coyotes trapped in an excavator, and much more! Take time to visit our sponsors! Satties LLC - Click HERE! Hooked Up Custom Bowstrings - Click HERE! Get your information for the Mobile Hunters Expo HERE! We would love to hear your thoughts on this one ...
Sep 11, 2024•1 hr 2 min
Today on episode 203 of the Podcast we are bringing you a seminar from Adam Keith from The Mobile Hunters Expo! Adam goes over a number of interesting pieces of private land management that you can use to get on public land bucks! Adam goes over how native plants are essential to killing deer and how it can effect your ability to find the best bedding cover! This podcast will have you primed for deer season in no time! Take time to visit our sponsors! Satties LLC - Click HERE! Hooked Up Custom...
Sep 10, 2024•54 min•Season 5Ep. 203
