Nine Finger Chronicles Podcast

On this episode of the Hunting Gear Podcast, Dan is joined by Garrett Prahl of the DIY Sportsman to talk about cold weather hunting equipment. Dan and Garrett get in to  an in-depth discussion about the clothing that they wear during the coldest temperatures of the hunting seasons. The guys talk about everything from  base layers and insulation layers to boots, socks stocking caps, and even gloves. If you're the guy or gal who freezes your butt off every hunting season, this may be the episode for you.    Hunting Gear Podcast is Powered by Simplecast 

This week on SGH we're talking with Land Smathers from Mississippi. Land is a very successful public land hunter and rarely ever leaves the ground to do it. Hunting from the ground has some challenges that we hope Land can help us overcome, however, he also talks about the many benefits that you get from not hunting from an elevated position.  We get it. Sometimes being elevated is necessary. We're die hard saddle hunters and will not be changing that aspect in the near future, but when you open up to the possibility of hunting without carrying in all of the gear associated with climbing...well you've walked into the apex of mobile hunting. As Land mentions, ground hunting is a "tale as old as time". From the dawn of creation, hunters have been killing animals without being in a tree. Hopefully this episode will broaden your horizon and open up new realms of possibilities for getting on public land bucks wherever you may be.  Become a SGH Patron: https://www.patreon.com/SouthernGroundHunting Our Partners: Spartan Forge - Use the code “southernground” at www.spartanforge.ai to save 25% on your membership GoWIld -  Use the code “southernground” on your gear purchases to save 10%    https://timetogowild.com/profile/RkFymLZ3lAc4odGNudd2Lw Tethrd - www.tethrdnation.com Nucanoe - www.nucanoe.com Skre Gear - Use the code “southernground” at www.skregear.com to save 15% on your purchase   Southern Ground Hunting is powered by Simple Cast.

Live from the PKC World Championship in Salem, IL; Chris sits down with Wade Graskewicz. Wade is the owner of Joy and Hi-Standard Dog Food. Listeners will hear Wade’s story of competing at high levels with coonhounds in the most prestigious competition hunts of the day. His deep desire and interest in hounds and hunting dogs led him to become the creator of Hi-Standard Dog Food and eventually, the owner of Joy Dog Food. Houndsman XP fans will enjoy this informative conversation about dog food, the process of making it and how Joy/Hi-Standard has become an industry leader and a favorite among Houndsmen. www.wall2wallfab.com www.joypetfood.com www.shopbriarcreek.com www.dogrtreed.com www.sticbowoutdoors.com www.dakota283.com www.freedomhunters.org #youfollowyourhounds #fueledbyjoy   Houndsman XP is powered by Simple Cast.

As Conservation month rolls on, this week, Marcus welcomes in White Fosburgh. Whit is the President and CEO of the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership. The guys cover a variety of topics in the field of conservation including how the landscape has changed over the last decade as well as where things are heading in the future. Growing up in upstate New York, Whit always knew he wanted to work in the outdoor space and almost three decades later, there is no question that Whit has left his mark in the conservation world. If you would like to learn more about the TRCP, check out trcp.org.   The Average Conservationist is powered by Simple Cast.

This week, we are talking the update to the 2022 spring turkey season, upcoming seasons, Muskies and more.  Hunting in a thunderstorm? Corey’s still building his fence, and Paul’s impatiently waiting for his newest duck call.  The meat and potatoes comes from our first interview with Mr. Mike Rex.  Mike is a legend in Ohio when it comes to harvesting big deer.  20 time qualifier for the Buckeye Big Buck Club amongst other accolades.  The time wasn’t long enough, but he brings a lot of knowledge in the short time we had.   Ohio Outdoors is powered by Simple Cast.

Big deer only grow where crops are grown! Wrong! That's been the commonly accepted answer after a quick evaluation of the Boone and Crocket entries map. That is a very surface-level takeaway from that map.  When you study that map and begin to think, I don't live in crop country, you may say to yourself, can I really expect to shoot big deer? The answer is yes, and the route to achieve that is not to bring the crops to your less productive soils. The answer is to not conform to the overall landscape management practices that your area is conducting. If you live in pasture country, don't manage pastures in the commonly accepted way. If you live in timber country, manage your timber differently. The B&C map shows us that the areas with fewer entries is not the way to grow big deer, it suggests different management approaches must be taken in those areas.  Don't settle for less when you can change your management style to meet the needs of deer to reach optimization for your hunting property.    Land & Legacy is powered by Simple Cast.

This week on the Missouri Woods & Water podcast, host Nate Thomas gets to talk with guests Vince Houseman and Tristan Williams about Vince's first ever buck with a bow.  Vince was born with spina bifida, but has never let that slow him down in anything he does.  So when he decided he wanted to start bow hunting, he and his great friend Tristan got to work and it paid off for Vince this year.  Another awesome aspect of this story is the close bond Tristan and Vince have formed centered around the outdoors, but has now grown into more of a brotherhood. Vince should be an inspiration to all of us, proving that you are only limited by your drive to succeed and nothing else.  Congratulations to Vince on his first archery buck, certainly not his last.   Missouri Woods & Water is powered by Simple Cast.

Sure we all know and accept that deer like acorns, tender leaves, and "food plots". But, that is an elementary understanding of what deer actually eat. When you dive deeper into the annual foraging needs, the metabolic process, and availability of resources, you take your understanding of deer and their requirements to a new level.  Everyone always wants to talk about the protein content of the latest and greatest feed they put down on the ground, but protein isn't all that deer seek. Other elements like calcium, phosphorus, boron, etc... all play a role in the deer's diet. They don't receive these various micronutrients by eating the same plant, food plot blend, or feed you put on the ground every day. When you begin to explore this deeper, you find that the foraging behavior and nutrient needs follow what is naturally produced on the landscape. So to meet these needs let's first understand on a deeper level, how nature works. This week we discuss the role of forbs, woody browse, browse, hard mast, soft mast, grasses, and fungi.  Do not miss this podcast! This is critical to understand if you want to grow healthier, bigger, or more deer. Give this podcast a listen and a share!    Land & Legacy is powered by Simple Cast.

On this episode of Huntavore, Nick was able to take a healthy sized doe in the early part of October.  Now the preparation comes into play.  Nick sits down with Paul Phodes, author and creator of Sizzlin Arrow.  Together talk about the things you will need for an effective field kit, the skilled art of field dressing, and to embrace this powerful moment with your harvest. No need to skip corners here. The guys also touch on some cut up and preservation ideas that will have you making some notes before getting your harvest.  All this and more on the next episode of Huntavore. Paul Rhodes, creator of Sizzlin Arrow, is an advocate for taking more control of your food.  Whether it's making choices on where to source quality farm produce or actually heading to the woods to kill for your own meat.  Paul also is involved with talking college students afield to  hunt for deer and turkey in his home state of North Carolina.  Couldn’t think of a better person to chat with about field dressing. Field dressing is a powerful moment.  It's the moment where the once living creature is transformed into a carcass for food.  For several reasons folks skim over this process; its gross, its bloody, its intimidating, and not a lot of people have been taught the whole process.  Paul walks us through his method.  True tip here is using your fingers as guides cutting the underbelly from the inside out. Protecting that gut from knicks and tears.  Second would be to get the anus out.  Nothing to be worried about cutting inside the pelvic cavity.  Run your blade along the pelvic bone, on the inside and it will free the colon enough to pull free. Paul and Nick go back and forth on steps of chilling the carcass, breaking it down into whole muscle or into pre-portioned meals, and how both guys appreciate the vac seal style of bagging the cuts.  You can find more about what Paul is up to at: sizzlinarrow.com or @sizzlinarrow on instagram. Tappecue Meat Probes Instagram: @tappecue Website: https://bit.ly/2NIr0Xj Coupon Code 10% off: HUNT10       Huntavore is powered by Simple Cast

Sam and Makenzie Ridenhour are this week's guest on the Oklahoma Outdoors Podcast. When the two met a few years ago it was a perfect storm and ever since then hunting has been a big piece of the foundation that holds their relationship together. The two make it a point to spend as much time in the outdoors as possible, and of course poke a little fun at the other along the way. On todays episode Sam gives some photography tips and recaps the story of a nice buck he killed in 2020, while Makenzie discusses her monthly outdoor segment she has on the local news channel and talks about her introduction into noodling.    Oklahoma Outdoors is powered by Simple Cast.

Cleave Dwire returns to wrap up the two part episode. Accomplished lion hunters have to work everyday to master they craft. When mountain lions make a kill they leave several clues behind.  Cleave breaks down several key points that Houndsmen should be looking for to increase their success rates. Through careful evaluation around these kill sites, Houndsmen can determine lion size, sex, direction of travel and much more. www.wall2wallfab.com www.joypetfood.com www.shopbriarcreek.com www.dogrtreed.com www.sticbowoutdoors.com www.dakota283.com www.freedomhunters.org #youfollowyourhounds #fueledbyjoy   Houdsman XP is powered by Simple Cast

On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan brings on Calvin Beeke of Michigan to break down his early October successful bowhunt. Calvin goes in to detail about locating this buck in the summer months but then losing him once the season was getting closer. He talks about how the deer were using his property and how drought conditions led to a lower than normal water table, thus giving the deer more bedding options. Finally, Calvin share with us all if the information about his hunt and how a sneezing buck gave a way his position.     Nine Finger Chronicles is Powered by Simplecast

On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, the man, the myth, the legend, Lucas Cayko is back on the podcast to discuss his recent success on North Dakota public land. Lucas breaks down what led to his early season success , how he puts a lot of emphasis on scouting as well as reading sign and knowing where to set up on any given mobile hunt. This is an excellent episode with a guest who seems to fill his tag every season.    Nine Finger Chronicles is Powered by Simplecast  

On the Southern Ground Hunting podcast we really want to be an example of applying tactics that we have heard from our guests and sharing the outcomes. This season will be no different. We're going to be bi-weekly sharing our experiences in the woods through February, largely based on the things we have talked to our guests about. This week, Parker and Drew share their stories of the arrows that have been tossed over the last couple of weeks. Parker has been able to kill a couple of does, and Drew was robbed by an unforeseen branch. That being said, they put the tactics talked about by Dave Owens and Warren Womack in previous episodes and it worked!  Listen up! We believe that podcasts like this one really can help you be more successful in the woods. We seriously think that if you will evaluate and adapt our guest's information & our experiences to your hunting situation, it can make you better and find success yourself.  Become a SGH Patron: https://www.patreon.com/SouthernGroundHunting Our Partners: Spartan Forge - Use the code “southernground” at www.spartanforge.ai to save 25% on your membership GoWIld -  Use the code “southernground” on your gear purchases to save 10%    https://timetogowild.com/profile/RkFymLZ3lAc4odGNudd2Lw Tethrd - www.tethrdnation.com Nucanoe - www.nucanoe.com Skre Gear - Use the code “southernground” at www.skregear.com to save 15% on your purchase   SGH is powered by Simple Cast.

For week 2 of Conservation Month on The Average Conservationist Podcast, Marcus welcomes in Nick Green and Ian FitzGerald from Michigan United Conservation Clubs (MUCC). The guys talk about all things Michigan and the outdoors from policy and education to habitat and communication. With a state like Michigan that is steeped in outdoor tradition, the guys get into the role that MUCC plays in helping make that possible year in and year out. While not being a traditional species specific organization, this allows MUCC to get involved in any and everything that relates to Michigan wildlife and habitat. Even if you're not from Michigan, this conversation gives you a glimpse of what many of these conservation organizations do on a regular basis for wildlife.   Average Conservationist is Powered by Simplecast

On this episode of the The Truth Josh sits down with good friends Zane Allen and Jed Finley as they talk everything competition hunting.  Sit back and relax while we have a casual discussion about burned out dogs, Jed and Josh arguing, babbling dogs, and how easy it is to train a puppy.  Learn how Jed and Josh have blown nearly every male dog up that they have ever hunted, how Zane can stand being around us, and our thoughts on some of the previous episodes of The Truth!!  You won’t want to miss this one!!  So join us for THE TRUTH only on the Houndsman XP podcast network!! www.wall2wallfab.com www.joypetfood.com www.shopbriarcreek.com www.dogrtreed.com www.sticbowoutdoors.com www.dakota283.com www.freedomhunters.org #youfollowyourhounds #fueledbyjoy   Houndsman XP is Powered by Simplecast

On this episode of the Hunting Gear Podcast, Dan talks with Lucas Johnson of Covert Scouting Cameras about the all things trail cameras. Dan and Lucas discuss the evolution of trail cameras and why they are a source of both so much love and hate. The guys discuss everything from tips and tricks for getting the best out of you r trail cameras, troubleshooting tips if the camera isn't working properly, as well as a conversation about knowing what functionality you need for your given strategy. Lucas also talks about Covert specifically. He explains their 2 year warranty, innovation, where their trailcameras are manufactured, and breaks down their lineup. Lastly, Lucas explains  why any serious hunters should pick up a covert.   Hunting Gear Podcast is Powered by Simplecast

One of the biggest movies stars of the 1980's was Tom Cruise. He stared in several blockbusters like Risky Business, Cocktail, and of course Top Gun. But, did you know that these movies also have a hidden hunting strategy theme? You have to dig deep, but is there.  Tony Peterson joins Dan once again to talk about how 1980's A-List movie star Tom Cruise and his movies have an underlying theme relating to big buck hunting strategy. The guys talk about how to overcome metal fatigue and self doubt, how to kill your first big buck, and how when it comes to whitetail hunting  the grass may not alway be greener on the other side. This episode is actually somewhat professional and you could learn a thing or two.    Nine Finger Chronicles is Powered by Simplecast

This weeks Oklahoma Outdoors episode is a two for one! Kyle Griffith was able to tag a nice buck on opening day of Oklahomas archery season, but the podcast doesn't stop with that story. Kyle is a chiropractor by trade, but specializes in helping athletes recover from injuries. John and Kyle go over tips to help the common archer stay fit and healthy to prevent injuries before they start, specifically shoulder injuries. This episode is jam packed!   Oklahoma Outdoors is Powered by Simplecast

Over the last couple hunting season twin brothers Nate and Tom Krick of the YouTube Channel Identical Draw have dedicate a lot of time mentoring new hunters all over the country. On this episode of the How To Hunt Deer Podcast, Dan talks with experienced hunting mentor Nate Krick about what he learned as a mentor and common questions he was asked by his mentees. We discuss everything from walking in to the woods and looking for fresh sign, to missing the shot and field dressing your deer. This is a really good episode where a lot of topics are covered. Enjoy!   How To Hunt Deer Podcast is Powered by Simplecast