Beyond the Blind: Recent Episodes
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We're talking with Chase Rohlfsen of Rubline Marketing.
Chase is a hard core deer and turkey hunter who made a name for himself in the outdoor industry as a promotion and marketing expert.
We talk about the state of hunting today, the influence of social media and why it's important for hunters to stick together.
Chase also describes the Shadow Hunter Ghost blind and has great tips on how to use it.
The long time hunter then talks about lessons learned in the whitetail woods, including a recent trip to Oklahoma.
We're heading to North Carolina this time on Shadow Hunter's Beyond the Blind to talk with Nick Kiser of Full Range Hanging Systems.
Nick turned his passion for hunting into a business that specializes in making versatile hanging systems for taxidermy mounts.
We talk about that process and much more...including hog hunting, deer hunting with dogs and respect for fellow hunters.
Nick also describes how he's introducing his kids to the world of hunting and why a Shadow Hunter Blind is a great choice for family hunting adventures.
On this episode of Shadow Hunter's "Beyond the Blind", we're talking Dave Thomas of BowHunter Planet.
Dave is a pioneer in using social media to promote archery and bowhunting.
He describes how BHP got started, the status of archery today and has great advice on getting the best value when buying a new bow.
Dave also announces a new project called "Gun Hunter Planet". He says handgun hunting from a Shadow Hunter blind can be a very effective tool for taking a a big buck.
Most people know Adam Vinatieri as a long time kicker in the NFL, but the recently retired athlete is also a hard core hunter.
This month on Beyond the Blind we talk with Adam about his football career, his trophy hunting lodge in Missouri, whitetail management...and more.
Vinatieri explains how to grow trophy bucks, why free range whitetails can be a challenge and his passion for bowhunting.
He also discusses why he choose Shadow Hunter Blinds and how they make him a better hunter.
We're talking about the pursuit of big whitetails this month on the Shadow Hunter Podcast.
Chase Rohlfsen of Rubline Marketing describes how he targets mature bucks through the use of blinds, scouting, food plots and more.
He tells the story of a couple of his more interesting hunts....including one 45 minute sit that saw the buck drop within sight.
Chase is an excellent story teller with a passion for deer hunting.
This one will definitely get you excited for the season.
We're headed south this time on Beyond the Blind from Shadow Hunter to talk with Luke Carswell.
Luke owns Seven Bar Outfitters in Northeastern Kentucky. His clients have racked up a 76% shot opportunity with bucks averaging almost 150 inches.
Luke talks about early season velvet hunts, how the moon affects the animals, what it takes to be a successful outfitter and much more.
He also describes his connection with Shadow Hunter and why company owner Joel Harter is one of his favorite hunters.
Finally, the outfitter explains why Shadow Hunter blinds are his top choice for putting hunters in bow range of trophy animals.
This time on "Beyond the Blind" we're talking with Pike County Illinois whitetail outfitter Chris Bishop of Buckchasers.
Chris describes how he got into the outfitting business and what it's like to manage an 8,000 acre hunting operation in the Country's most famous trophy whitetail hotspot.
He talks his management theory for growing big bucks and has some great tips on how to judge the size of a big in just a few seconds.
Chris also discusses a variety of topics including food vs. genetics. blind elevation and how he keeps track of more than 500 stands and blinds.
Bishop says most of those are Shadow Hunter Blinds because they're scent tight and allow hunters to get close enough to big bucks for an archery shot.
We're heading to southern Louisiana this month on "Beyond the Blind" by Shadow Hunter as we talk with Kinion Bankston of Southern Boyz Outdoors.
Kinion is an avid outdoorsman who has been in the outdoor business for many years....including TV, retail and now social media.
He talks about the importance of social media in today's world and the challenges of retail during a time when products are hard to get.
Kinion also shares some hunting advice about using wireless trail cameras and why he believes Shadow Hunter is the best blind on the market.
We wrap up the conversation talking boiled crawfish and Kinion's recipe for Jambalaya.
It's turkey season time on Beyond the Blind as we talk with Brandon Share of Methodical Media.
Brandon and his crew are expert turkey hunters with nearly two dozen kills on camera already this season.
He has great advice on how to be more successful in the turkey woods...including scouting, roosting strategies, calls, decoys and much more.
Brandon also describes the best techniques for hunting out of a blind and for "running and gunning" birds with the GhostBlind.
We're taking an in depth look at Shadow Hunter and Ghost Blinds this time on "Beyond the Blind" with Marketing Manager Bob Kaleta and Sales Engineer Don Kimes.
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Don Kimes
The two men talk about the popularity of ground blinds, how to choose the right blind and the options you'll need for a successful hunt.
They also discuss the best time to set up a new blind, where to put it...and whether or not to elevate your blind.
That and more this month on "Beyond the Blind" from Shadow Hunter.
We're talking land management, blind placement and much more this month on Shadow Hunter's "Beyond the Blind" podcast.
Ray Reeves of the Genesis Wildlife Group says it's never too early to start thinking about attracting big bucks to your property.
He explains the role of frost seeding, trimming your fruit trees and timber management in improving whitetail habitat.
Then he describes the perfect blind set up, including placement and height of your blind.
Reeves also talks about why he's a fan of Shadow Hunter Blinds and why he's convinced they're the best value on the market today.
Welcome to the "Beyond the Blind" podcast by Shadow Hunter Blinds.
In this inaugural show, we talk with SHB's Marketing Director Josh Pawlak.
He's joined by RubLine Marketing President, Chase Rohlfsen.
The guys talk about the history of Shadow Hunter, the popularity of their blinds and the renewed interest in hunting these days.
They also discuss the reasons for producing this podcast and they look down the road at future guests and topics.