Join the guys in the Cabin this week as they talk the basics of turkey hunting with retired Michigan DNR officer Dan Prince. How did Dan get started in turkey hunting His dad was a professor at Michigan State University and specialized in birds. His dad brought his first turkey to his classroom as a kid and Dan thought that was the coolest thing Early years calling How to scout wild turkeys Areas that deer frequent Turkey feathers and what you can learn from them Turkey scat Scratching areas Str...
Apr 18, 2022•2 hr 34 min•Transcript available on Metacast Join us tonight as we talk with adventure kayaker Traci Martin about her long distance kayaking excursions. We discuss the trips around the Great Lakes as well as the next adventure she is taking on up in Alaska! How did she get involved in extreme kayaking Love for the outdoors started it all 2017 was where it began in Lake Erie 3592 miles!!!! The start of the trip Her mother's sickness encouraged her to live life to it's fullest One day is now Plan how to maintain a household for a period of t...
Apr 11, 2022•1 hr 17 min•Transcript available on Metacast Join us tonight in the Cabin as we talk with Kevin Kinzer of GSL Technology about suppressors. We cover what they do for your firearm and why you might want to get one, along with how to obtain one. GSL history Started in 1985 Jackson Michigan Nasa engineer 25,000 facility Have their own test range They control all of the manufacturing in house 40 different models in production 9 patents Suppressors Changing between firearms of the same caliber Mounting a suppressor Quick change connectors Hunti...
Apr 04, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Transcript available on Metacast Join the guys tonight as they talk about getting ready for turkey hunting with Mark Coleman out of Indiana. They talk about turkey tactics along with other turkey tidbits. Mark gives us his take on the Indiana Turkey and Deer Expo People he met Companies he worked with African hunts EZ Kut products at the show Raised Hunting and Raised at Full Draw Fund Raiser and Seminars Learned about blackout in a pop up blind Learned about shooting the shiny spot on a turkey with archery equipment Where is t...
Mar 28, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Transcript available on Metacast Join the guys this week as they talk with Robie Pruitt of Antler King about food plot planting as well as other deer tidbits! Robie's passion about food plots and the outdoors. Came from hunting family Deer and turkey Started planting food plots 25 years ago Started talking with farmers Family fun Watching animals work the plots Addictive How does someone get started Plan on how to get to the food plot without bumping deer Frost seeding Ideal temp is frost nights and melting days Too early allow...
Mar 21, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Transcript available on Metacast Join the guys tonight as they talk with Scott Bast the owner of EZ Kut about some new habitat tools from EZ Kut along with a new partner of the company. Scott will also give his take on the 2022 ATA show and what he thinks about the future of ATA. EZ Kut's new partnership with Groupo Sanz Kamikaze Saws Pulmic Opening more markets internationally Allows EZ Kut to go international Brings Groupo Sanz to the US Markets New Electric Pruners Keeper 280 Keeper 295 Battery Operated Comes with 2 batterie...
Mar 07, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Transcript available on Metacast Tonight the guys talk with Carrie Zylka of Hunt Fish Travel Podcast about her trip to the Shot Show in Las Vegas this year. We also get the scoop on her recent three state ice fishing adventure. Talking shot show The mood and feeling at this year's Shot Show Exhibitors mood The layout of the show The crowd and vendor attendance Interaction with vendors How did the vendors treat the media Mantis Technology How manufactures treated women at the show Women in the outdoors Gun Maker that was paralyz...
Feb 28, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Transcript available on Metacast Join us in the Cabin tonight s we talk with Bobby Vargas of PSE Archery about PSE's newest hunting bows. We also talk about arrow flight and fletching along with a few other archery topics. Bobby talks about his 25 years with PSE PSE's evolution What he's seen in 25 years The evolution of the archers themselves The new Evolve XF model Comes in 33" ATA and 30" ATA Integrated machine mount for QAD rests Machined mount for quivers Wider limb pockets New E2 and S2 cams New cable bar system Strings P...
Feb 21, 2022•1 hr 20 min•Transcript available on Metacast Join the guys this week in the Cabin as they talk about getting back out to Outdoorama for the first time in two years with publicist Bill Parker of Outdoorama and Michigan Outdoor News. 48th annual Outdoorama History of the show Missed last year due to pandemic Exhibits that will be at the show Big Buck Night on Thursday Food at the show Fishing seminars and guests giving seminars Hunting seminars and guest giving seminars Kids activities Boats, kayaks and ATV's Cost of tickets for the show Sho...
Feb 14, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Transcript available on Metacast Tonight the guys talk with Donise Petersen at Raised At Full Draw youth bow camp about their program. She also talks to them about her huge fall archery buck. Raised At Full Draw Started by the Holder Family in 2014 Camps throughout the United States Has a camp in Michigan Fourth Arrow is involved Four day camp Sleeping in a tent Hunter's Education certifications Equipment The costs Curriculum taught Camp dates Disciplines learned Total students allowed at camp Volunteers A typical camp day Retu...
Feb 07, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week the guys talk about the upcoming Total Archery Challenge in Michigan along with how they are staying in shape for the upcoming hunting seasons. Total Archery Challenge Where the event is going to be held When is sign up Things to consider when going to an event Things we carry in our backpacks and quivers What to expect at the events Target set ups What are the guys doing to stay in shape for the upcoming seasons How Danny is doing How Mike is doing Changing Gyms Activities to get you ...
Jan 31, 2022•56 min•Transcript available on Metacast Tonight we talk with EZ Kut brand ambassador Mark Coleman about the EZ Kut Lineup. The racheting pruners The straight hand saw The curved hand saw The Wow saw The 15 and 20 foot telescoping pole saws The Kamakazi Force Pruners The Little G racheting loppers The G2 telescoping loppers The Sling pack How we use these items in the field The announcement of Mark joining Up North Journal as a staff member...
Jan 24, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Transcript available on Metacast Join us tonight as Bill Friedrich talks about his hunting camp Singing Hills and the book he wrote about it "That Hunting Camp" How Singing Hills got started 1939 by Bill's Grandpa Louie Camp as a child The early years Early camp rules Bill's 1st opening day Running a camp as a 28 year old Changing the rules How Singing Hills got its name Why write a book To memorialize the history Pass along the tradition One Piece of advice Explaining what a hunting camp is How it played a huge part in his fam...
Jan 17, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Transcript available on Metacast Tonight we talk with Mike Rudell of Paddling Michigan Lakes and Rivers. We cover the ins and outs of cold weather paddling. Mike's Beginnings of Kayaking How he got into kayaking His first trip with his own kayak Where he cut his teeth paddling early on His boats Why the different lengths What is a sea kayak Double bulkhead boats Why is it important to have one How does it help it keep from sinking Paddles Lighter paddles helps with fatigue Helps to paddle faster The lighter the more expensive P...
Jan 10, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Transcript available on Metacast Join us in the Cabin as we recap our year in the outdoors with our final show of 2021 with the good and the bad. We also take a few questions from the live stream viewers along with looking ahead to the 2022 outdoor season!
Dec 20, 2021•52 min•Transcript available on Metacast Tonight the guys are talking with Jayson and Natalie Bauer of Island Armory about firearms and suppressors. How did Island Armory start Natalie's upbringing in firearms How she got Jayson into firearms How Jayson's love for firearms grew into what is now Island Armory What does Island Armory offer What is a boutique firearm shop Do they offer classes Where to purchase Talking suppressors What is the best way to purchase a suppressor Individual or Trust What are the differences between the two Hy...
Dec 13, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Transcript available on Metacast oin the guys tonight as they talk with Yamaha Pro Fisherman Robert Blosser about his take on the first year of the Head 2 Head Pro Walleye Fishing Series along with His experience sail fishing in Guatemala. Talking about the first year of the PWS Head 2 Head tournaments How the series format runs What he thought of the series The unique challenges of this style of tournament Most memorable tournament The head to head slugfest with Joe Okada on Mille Lacs What it was like to watch his little brot...
Dec 06, 2021•59 min•Transcript available on Metacast Join us as the guys talk about their recent trip up to Michigan's upper peninsula to take in an archery deer hunt. Mike's perspective on hunting in the U.P. for the first time The lay of the land What did Mike expect? On stand Taking his first U.P. deer Using mechanical broadhead for the first time Danny went back out to hunt Dancing with a doe Up close and personal Doe two down Gabby has to wait a day Making a decision on where to hunt Changing up mid set Getting the job done Doe number three o...
Nov 15, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Transcript available on Metacast Join the guys as they talk with predator hunter Chris Kreiner about his night hunting coyotes and also a night hog hunt. The basics of night hunting coyotes The set up The gear Calling Nebraska coyote hunt Difference in western and eastern hunting Landscape Difference in coyotes Calling techniques The hide Texas hog hunt night hunting hogs Finding them Stalking the hogs Night photography The new show, Night Shooter...
Nov 01, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Transcript available on Metacast Join us tonight as we talk with Yamaha Pro Fisherman Brett King about his take on the 2021 Head 2 Head series this year. Fishing the final event, the Championship Event The weather Fishing against Joe Okada Hard hard the bite was The "Side Bet" with Joe Okada Evaluating the Head 2 Head series' How the people around the events treated the anglers How well the events were run The production value and work that went into televising the events How well the officials handled themselves Favorite fishi...
Oct 25, 2021•58 min•Transcript available on Metacast Join the guys tonight as they chat with Cade Tropila the Director of Partnerships with PSE Archery about some of the new 2021 hunting and target bows. Who is Cade Tropila and how did he get his start with PSE Early years in California How he got into the archery world First job at PSE Archery How he migrated into the position he is in today Newest offerings from PSE for hunting The new EVO EVL 32 and 34 What features they have What sets them apart from the rest Tunability How Cade has his 34 set...
Oct 18, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Transcript available on Metacast Tonight the guys chat with Yamaha Pro Fisherman about the lead up to the Head 2 Head Walleye Championship in Lake Chautauqua in New York. How the overall season went How Joe saw his season What people think about the Head 2 Head tournament style What does he expect from Lake Chautauqua How he is preparing for the championship Looking back at the season How the Detroit river tournament set him up for success for the season How did he use a heartbreaking loss to his friend Josh Blosser to prepare ...
Oct 04, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Transcript available on Metacast Talking bow hunting elk in Idaho tonight with Randy Stoppenhagen of Better the Hunt and C3 Mitts. September bow hunt in the mountains September dry spell affecting the hunt His set up What he is seeing How he calls this time of the year How he differs his calling later in the season How bulls are going silent this time of the year How they become vocal later in the season Lead cows are harder to fool than a bull How fire has affected his hunting Adapting to weather changes and fire Getting in sh...
Sep 27, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Transcript available on Metacast Tonight we are talking with Paul and Amy of JPO Game Calls about their deer grunt and goose calls. We also talk to Paul about his Colorado horseback elk hunt. Goose Calls The short reed call The hybrid call The goose flute Deer Grunt Call The single hand adjustable deer grunt call How to use it with one hand Short reed deer grunt in/out call Colorado Horseback Elk Hunt September bow hunt Rode into mountains on horseback Dealing with wildfire smoke Dealing with hunting public land Things to think...
Sep 20, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Transcript available on Metacast Talking with Derek Vaughn of Sunrise Archery tonight about getting set up for the upcoming season along with how scout and where to hunt deer. Preseason tune up and set up. Shops are getting busy Running out of time Last week to get bow in before it's too late Getting parts Other archery accessories are hard to come by at times Slider sight set ups Waxing strings Pre season scouting What he is seeing now Michigan properties Using cameras Where he sets cameras How he uses photos Cameras causing p...
Sep 13, 2021•59 min•Transcript available on Metacast Talking with target archery Dan Jasa about building arrows Nocks Fletching Spine Points and Broadheads Front of Center Danny's 3D shoot last weekend Getting ready for Archery Season
Sep 06, 2021•55 min•Transcript available on Metacast With hunting season approaching it's time to optimize your mobile hunting setup with the team at Trophyline hunting saddles and products. Shawn Feurguson and Evan Custer and Nick Betts join us on the show to discuss some of the new products from Trophyline, including the new Wingman Platform and new pack system and a new lightweight Techrope that is smaller but is stronger. You can check out the new line of products including platforms and steps at www.trophyline.com You can upgrade to Huntstand...
Aug 31, 2021•46 min•Transcript available on Metacast Talking with Yamaha Pro Fisherman Josh Blosser about his Head 2 Head win in event 3 in Minnesota. Josh recaps the week leading into the final day Talks about Joe Okada killing it with three killer days How Lake Mille Lacs fishes How he knows where to find fish His strategy The slump zone Knowing when to go to his go to spot Staying with his program style of fishing Going through the gauntlet of fishing giants Going Head 2 Head with Joe Okada on the final day Taking us through the final day again...
Aug 30, 2021•1 hr 14 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week we head out west to CO with Jace Bauserman on a very recent bowhunt for Rocky mountain Big Horn sheep. Jace was lucky enough to draw what I would call a once in a lifetime sheep tag. Jace tells the story of years and years of putting in for this hunt and after 19 years the planning and scouting was soon to be after Jace drew his tag and the bowhunt of a lifetime ensued. HuntStand upgrade today to the very best mapping and hunting app use the code TakeAim10 and get Huntstand Pro today....
Aug 25, 2021•54 min•Transcript available on Metacast Join the guys as they talk with two very young business entrepreneurs who have started their own soft plastic bait company as teenagers. Who are Zion and Xavier Dunaway? How they got the idea about making baits Family support School support Winning a national business competition Prize money Where do they make the baits How do they come up with ideas for new baits Working with your brother How the school fishing team plays into the buisness Business plan for 5 years and 10 years How does college...
Aug 23, 2021•58 min•Transcript available on Metacast 
