Chasing Legends Outdoors Podcast: Recent Episodes
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I believe if you rewind mankind to the beginning and let us do our existence all over again, many of things we do today for work and hobbies wouldn't stick again. Three things would though; there is a primal instinct inside of every single one of us as humans to Explore, to Hunt, and to Eat. As the hunting industry has grown, we have gotten away from the basic reasons why we hunt. Hunting shows don't seem to show the true story of the hunt anymore. It's not about the score or size of the animal, its about the process; the process of exploring the land, hunting the animal, and eating the animal you harvest. This is the way the legends of the industry did it before our time; legends such as Daniel Boone, Davy Crockett, Teddy Roosevelt, Jim Bridger, Aldo Leopold, and the great Fred Bear. We're Going back to the roots of Hunting, and why we hunt. Chasing the way the Legends did it before us.We Explore.We Hunt. We Eat.
On episode 17, host Steven Crawford recaps 1 year of being a born-again Christian, and dives into Luke 6:22-23.
After the Red Letters Portion of the podcast, Steven is joined by good friends Calvin Beeke, Blake Ledger, Jack Shull, and Sam Hogan for their annual Michigan Round Table discussion before the 2024 Michigan hunting season kicks off!!
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Welcome to the Red Letters & Whitetails Podcast! On episode 16, host Steven Crawford begins by diving into Pauls Letter to the Galatians in chapter 5, verse 14; Arguably one of the most powerful verses from Paul. "For the entire law is fulfilled in keeping this one command: "Love your neighbor as yourself." In a time of great turmoil and hate in our country, especially with this upcoming election, this is a great reminder in how Christians NEED to live their lives. Its not our job to judge, it's our job to live like and live for Jesus. And what did Jesus do? He LOVED. UNCONDITIONALLY. We run into people everyday that live, believe, and think differently; remind yourself that Jesus called us to LOVE them, not judge them.
After scripture, Steven is joined by Richard (Rick) Buckley, David Foster, and Nate Griswold to share an epic hunting story of strategy, determination, timeliness, decency, and helpfulness all wrapped into one story. I'm not going to spill the beans of this miraculous story of Rick's Michigan Public land giant in 2021, you'll have to listen for yourself as everyone included in this podcast had a huge part in this hunt and recovery.
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Welcome to the Red Letters & Whitetails Podcast! On episode 15, host Steven Crawford is joined by fellow Michigan Christian and Hunter Joe Koetsier. They start by going in depth into Luke 11:11-13; discussing the importance of seeking a relationship with the Lord and asking him for guidance during the good and rough days in life. God loves you to a degree that we can't possibly humanly imagine, sometimes we need to remind ourselves of that and that he isn't against us, but ALWAYS for us.
After diving into the letters in red, Joe and Steven discuss small property hunting tactics along with a couple success stories from Joe on his 5 acres he owns behind his house. Steven recently moved to a house on 5 acres himself, so Joe and Steven bounce some ideas off each other on how to be successful on a small piece of property with a lot of limitations. A lot of us Michigan hunters are hunting small parcels, so this is a must-listen for most of us!!
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Welcome to the Red Letters & Whitetails Podcast! On episode 14, host Steven Crawford is joined by fellow Christian and Whitetail enthusiast K.C. Smith of The Element. We jump into Luke 1: 39-45, where Luke goes into detail of the first encounter of John the Baptist and our Lord Jesus Christ, when Mary and Elizabeth meet up when John and Jesus were still in the womb! After our deep dive into Luke 1, we discuss staying faithful in a secular world and how K.C. incorporates his faith into his outdoor pursuits.
After that discussion, K.C. gives us his "out of the box" tips when going on hunting trips, how him and Tyler plan out their fall and which states they are going to hunt, and picking areas to hunt that best suite their hunting styles!
This is a great discussion on faith and incorporating it into our outdoor pursuits! Give it a listen and you won't be disappointed!
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Welcome to the Red Letters & Whitetails Podcast! On episode 13, host Steven Crawford goes in depth on Romans 15:13. This verse is a great reminder that no matter what you're going through in life, placing your trust and faith in God will bring you peace and joy in whatever situation you find yourself in. We live in a very broken world, but verse's like this one that Paul wrote to the Romans before his arrival into Rome, remind us that Jesus already won. He already overcame the world; that simple FACT can bring you peace and joy in whatever trial(s) you're currently facing.
After that, Steven is joined by his good friend Robby Enslen to discuss their hopes of drawing an Iowa archery tag this year, and an in-depth discussion on Robby's unique deer management plan on his new farm in Northern Michigan. There are A LOT of deer that call his farm home, and most hunters would buy this farm and think they need to trim down the doe numbers, but Robby is taking a different approach. Listen in and it might just change your perspective!!
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Welcome to the Red Letters & Whitetails Podcast! One episode 12, host Steven Crawford jumps into 1 Peter 2:23-25. These verses tie together great with "Good Friday"; the day that Jesus died on the cross to save us from our sins. Christians love to talk about the resurrection, and rightly so, as it is the greatest ending of the greatest true story every told. However, we don't talk enough about Good Friday and everything Jesus endured for us that day as he was mocked, betrayed, beaten, and ultimately crucified. Steven does a deep dive into Good Friday and why such an awful day just under 2,000 years ago is now deemed as "Good."
After that, Steven is joined by Matt Lehr, the podcast host of the "Mobile Hunters Dojo" and avid whitetail hunter. They discuss the trap a lot of passionate hunters fall into, which is an identity crisis, when we tend to tie or identity and value to our success in the whitetail woods. Matt also shares his story on tagging a 200+ public land buck this past fall in Illinois; a true monarch of a whitetail!
This is an episode you don't want to miss!!
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Welcome to the Red Letters & Whitetails Podcast! On episode 11, host Steven Crawford jumps into the Gospel of Mark, where he does a deep dive into Mark 8:34-38. This is a well known verse where Jesus declares, "For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever wants loses their life for me and for the gospel will save it." As true, bold Christians we must deny ourselves and our own selfish desires each day, and take up our cross and follow Jesus. It's easy to get caught up spending all of our energy seeking pleasure and our own selfish and worldly desires, but remember whatever we gain or achieve on the earth is only temporary. We have to be willing to make our pursuit of God more important than the pursuit of pleasure and worldly success. Live for Jesus now, and you will know what it truly means to live life to the fullest and have peace that you will have eternal life with Christ.
After a discussion around the Letters in Red, Steven is joined by Matt Campbell; an avid deer hunter from Mid-Michigan to discuss the issues around Michigan's doe management problem, and herd management in general. Back in September, an article written by Chad Stewart was widely circulated in Michigan that called for Michigan hunters to harvest more anterless deer this upcoming season. Matt and Steven dive into this article and the harvest report numbers from years past and discuss ways we could potentially change the narrative and shift the culture a tad here in Michigan. This conversation was a lot of fun and you don't want to miss it!
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Welcome to the Red Letters & Whitetails podcast! On episode 10, host Steven Crawford does a deep dive on John 14:15-17, and what it means to "practice the presence of the lord." Sometimes when we are going through difficult times in life, we feel far away and disconnected from God, but he is ALWAYS with us. Practicing being in his presence (because we always are), can help us get through difficult times and situations.
After the Red Letters portion of the podcast, Steven talks about his 2023 deer season and recaps whether he hit his goals for the season. It was a challenging season, but one of his best yet for many reasons! SUBSCRIBE AND ENJOY!!
Welcome to the Red Letters & Whitetails podcast! On episode 9, host Steven Crawford jumps into the Gospel according to Matthew, where he does a deep dive into Matthew 18:21-35 "Jesus tells the Parable of the Unforgiving Debtor." In these verses, Jesus tells the story of the Master who forgave his servant his debt, but afterward the servant didn't forgive another servant the debt owed to him. What Jesus is trying to teach is the power of forgiveness and the consequences of living in unforgiveness. If you live your life for Jesus, you NEED to forgive people of their wrongdoings. How can we expect our father to forgive our sins if we cannot forgive others while here on earth?
After a discussion around the Letters in Red, Steven is joined by his good friends Jack Shull, Blake Ledger, Sam Hogan, and Calvin Beeke for a Pre-Rut Michigan Round Table! All the guys have great stories from this year as Sam, Calvin, and Jack have all already filled tags on GREAT Bucks. They tell their stories from this year, go into a discussion of late October vs Early November, mock scrapes, hunting the rut, what their plans are the rest of bow season, and much more!!
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Welcome to the Red Letters & Whitetails podcast! On episode 8, host Steven Crawford shares the big news and his life!! Kaely and Steven were baptized on October 1st, and after Steven shares his experience he dives in 2 Corinthians 5:17, "Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new." When Kaely and Steven were baptized, they became new creations in Christ; their old selves have passed away, and they are now reborn in the image of Christ!
After diving into that verse, Steven turns his attention to the whitetail woods now that it's October!! He discusses the cold front coming in the first full weekend of October; deer are going to be on their feet with temperatures dropping 25+ degrees and drastic wind direction changes! With the huge temperature drop, this would be the weekend to squeeze in a morning hunt to see if you catch that buck heading back to his bedroom a little bit later than usual. Also, be focused on corn and acorns!! Deer will be on the feed this weekend after this crazy warm front.
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Welcome to the Red Letters & Whitetails podcast! On episode 7, host Steven Crawford is back for part 2 of a 3-part series talking about how to balance family, work and the outdoors with Nate Griswold- a friend an avid Michigan public land hunter.
Before the discussion with Nate, Steven shares some big personal news, then jumps into the gospel of Matthew, where he does a deep dive into Matthew 18:15. This verse goes like this, "If your brother or sister in God's family does something wrong, go and tell them what they did wrong. Do this when you are alone with them. If they listen to yo, then you have helped them to be your brother or sister again." This all ties back to be a Loving person in God; by not avoiding what needs to be said, you are showing love. When you are avoiding what needs to be said, you are showing the opposite of love. If someone you love is doing something wrong, do you really love them if you aren't calling them out on it?
After a discussion around the Letters in Red, Steven and Nate discuss balancing family, work, and the outdoors. Something we can all strive to be better at! Nate is married with a 7 year old son and 10 year old son, so his hands have been tied for quite a few hunting seasons now, and he has learned how to prioritize what is important during whitetail season and still finding time to spend in the great outdoors chasing whitetails. This was a great conversation that would be great for any father, or expecting father to listen to!
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Welcome to the Red Letters & Whitetails podcast! On episode 6, host Steven Crawford kicks off part 1 of a 3-part series talking about how to balance family, work, and the outdoors with co-owner of Latitude Outdoors Kevin Leach.
Before the discussion with Kevin, Steven jumps into the gospel of Matthew, where he does a deep dive into Matthew 6:14-15. These verses talk about being forgiving to others who have wronged you, in order to be right with God. In these verses, Jesus declares "For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your Heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins." Powerful words to live by. If we are continuously asking God for forgiveness of our sins, are we also continuously forgiving others who have wronged us?
After a discussion around the Letters in Red, Steven and Kevin discuss balancing family, work and the outdoors. Something we can all strive to be better at! Kevin has a 20 month year old daughter at home, so last year was his first full hunting season trying to balance having a child, along with maintaining a quality marriage, and still finding time to enjoy the whitetail pursuit in the fall. This was a great conversation that would be great for any father, or expecting father, to listen to; Kevin also talks briefly talks about what's new at latitude outdoors and what we can expect from them this fall as hunting season approaches!
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Welcome to the Red Letters & Whitetail podcast! On episode 5, host Steven Crawford jumps into the Gospel according to John, where he does a deep dive into John 8:7. This is well known verse where Jesus declares "He who is without sin be the first to throw a stone at her." We are all guilty of judging others in one way or another, and Jesus declares multiple times in the gospel that we must refrain from doing this. We are eager to call out other peoples sin, but we usually do it before we look in the mirror and deal with our own sin.
After a discussion around the Letters in Red, Steven is joined by Carl Ream of Foxtrot Hunting to talk all things Self Filming, including a couple of their favorite self filming stories. They also discuss planning, prepping, and scouting for out of state hunts and Carl's favorite time to do some preseason scouting! A lot of great info here- and make sure to head to Foxtrots Youtube page and follow them on IG for some great whitetail content! LISTEN AND ENJOY!!
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Welcome to the Red Letters & Whitetails podcast! On episode 4, host Steven Crawford jumps into the Gospel according to Matthew, where does a deep dive into Matthew 10:34-39. It is in these verses where Jesus declares that he did not come to bring peace, but rather division. Jesus was so bold in his faith that he knew that his teachings and sermons would bring division and cause an uproar during his time. As Gods children, our faith is constantly being tested, and we can either turn away from God, or be bold in our faith even knowing that our boldness will likely cause division within our own families, friend groups, and other relationships in our life.
After a deep dive into those verses and how we can apply them to our life, Steven discusses the importance of summer glassing and how it can help you pattern your target buck(s) for this upcoming fall. By taking multiple nights to glass, you can not only pattern bucks to figure out where they are bedding, but also figure out where the doe bedding is located using your binoculars and maps. We all know come November, doe bedding = bucks. Summer glassing can be absolutely vital for fall success. LISTEN AND LEARN MORE!
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On episode 3, host Steven Crawford is joined by good friend and fellow Christian David Droge. We jump to the Old Testament in this episode- The first half of the podcast they go into a deep discussion that revolves around Proverbs 13:20, "Walk with the wise and become wise, for a companion of fools suffers harm." We can probably all look back at our lives at some point and remember a time when we were hanging around the wrong group of people that eventually affected our lives in a negative way. David and I discuss how to constantly be paying attention to the people you are spending a lot of time with, and if they have you turning toward God, or running away from him.
The second half of the podcast David tells the story behind his Michigan buck kill last year in early November. After his story, we discuss summer preparations that we are doing to get ready for the upcoming whitetail season including food plot prep, trail cam preparations, and a little discussion around mock scrapes!
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Welcome to the Red Letters & Whitetails podcast! On episode 2, host Steven Crawford jumps into the New Testament and the Epistle of James to go over two of his favorite verses of the Bible- James 1: 2-3, "Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance." We all go through trials every single day, and we can face them head on by leaning into God, or we can try to solve them ourselves and run away from God. After a deep dive into those verses and how we can apply them to our life, Steven goes into the story of his 2022 whitetail season, which was the most challenging of his life. Listen and hear why!
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Welcome to the Red Letters & Whitetails podcast! On episode 1, host Steven Crawford is joined by good friend and fellow Christian Tommy Enslen. The first half of the podcast they go into a deep discussion that revolves around Matthew 6:27, "Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life?" We are all guilty of worrying too much on a daily basis, and verses like these help you take a step back and appreciate what is truly important in life.
The second half of the podcast Tommy and Steven share their Michigan turkey success stories. They discuss different strategies they've used in the past as we get deeper and deeper into turkey season and the birds become harder to kill.
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On episode 73, host Steven Crawford announces the new name and new direction of the podcast. I don't want to give away the announcement in the show notes, so hit that play button!
I will say this....I'M EXTREMELY EXCITED FOR THE FUTURE OF THE PODCAST! GOD IS SO GOOD!
On episode 72, host Steven Crawford is joined by Vince Battiata of Chasing Public to discuss the challenges and successes of his first season back in Michigan after living and hunting in Tennessee for over a decade.
Vince and his fiancé Audrey are hardcore public land hunters that get after it year around, and it was very interesting to hear his take on Michigan public land hunting and how it differs from what he was used to in Tennessee.
Topics also discuss were regulation changes we'd like to see in Michigan, finding big bucks on very pressured land, how in-tune Michigan deer are to their surroundings, and MUCH MORE!
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On episode 71, host Steven Crawford is once again joined by fellow Michigan hunter Mitchel Patterson as Mitchel shares his story of connecting with a stud Michigan buck during the late season in Mid-December.
Mitchel and his brother Duncan put in a lot of hours last year knocking on doors for permission, and were finally able to secure permission on a small piece in southwest Michigan that ended up being a gold mine.
After Mitchel's story, Steven finishes with a bible verse from Revelations 21:5 "And he who was seated on the throne said, “Behold, I am making all things new.”
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On episode 70, host Steven Crawford is once again joined by his dad as they recap their epic elk hunt adventure in Montana last month. We recap the hunt by breaking it down day by day starting with day 1 that had 50 mph wind gusts and 12-14 inches of snow dumped, and finishing with the best hunt of my dads life on day 6 of the hunt!
I won't spoil the story, you'll have to listen for yourself!
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On episode 69, host Steven Crawford is joined by his dad from their motel in MONTANA the day before their big elk hunt. We briefly discuss how deer season back in Michigan is going, but then we transition to talking about the elk hunt we are about to embark upon. This is a hunt of a lifetime for both of us and something we've dreamed about doing together for years. We discuss goals, what we are looking forward to most, and the challenges that await us!!
I wrap up with a Bible verse from Romans 15:5 "May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you the same attitude of mind toward each other that Christ Jesus had."
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On episode 68, host Steven Crawford is joined by friend and fellow Michigan hunter Sam Hogan as Sam shares his story of connecting with an absolute giant 150 inch Michigan Buck he killed just a few short days ago!
No, this buck wasn't killed on a well managed farm. Small permission piece with high pressure around it, or what I like to call "The Michigan Way!" This is a story that you don't want to miss!
After Sam's story, Steven finishes with a bible verse from John 5:24 "Very truly I tell you, whoever hears my word and believes in him who sent me has eternal life and will not be judged but has crossed over from death to life."
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On episode 67, host Steven Crawford has multiple guests on for a round table of sorts with a few Michigan whitetail hunters to get the blood boiling as October 1st is THIS WEEKEND!! The guests include former podcast guests such as Jack Shull, Trevor TenHarmsel, Blake Ledger, and Vince Battiata. All the names mentioned above I'd put in the "stone cold whitetail killer" category.
Each guest talks about their plans, hopes, and goals for the 2022 season, how they are approaching opening weekend, and two fo the guests already have killed mule deer out west and shared their awesome stories!
Finishing with a bible verse from Colossians 3:2- "Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth."
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On episode 66, host Steven Crawford discusses his hunting season schedule, his new outlook on the upcoming season, and his 2022 goals.
Topics discussed include:
-Schedule including Wisconsin in September, Michigan, Michigan Deer Camp, a NOVEMBER MONTANA ELK HUNT, and late season Ohio
-Goals for the year; public land, private land, out of state hunt goals, and mindset goals
-Having a more simplistic approach; hunt for yourself and nobody else
-Finishing with a bible verse from Joshua 1:9
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On episode 66, host Steven Crawford is joined by special guest Steve Pitsch. Steve and his family bought a large piece of property over 30 years ago in Northern Michigan, and immediately started placing deer management rules to improve the quality of whitetails they were hunting. Steve also has an unbelievable trophy room that we toured during the podcast, and shared some really cool stories of a few of the Michigan bucks on his wall.
I finish the podcast with a bible verse. This episode, its Romans 8:25
"But if we hope for what we do not yet have, we wait for it patiently."
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On episode 65, host Steven Crawford is joined by big buck killing machine Ethan Escue of West Virginia to discuss a variety of topics that'll get your blood boiling for this upcoming summer and fall!
Topics discussed include:
-Ethan's solo trip to Idaho last year
-Getting caught in a dust storm
-Ethan's DIY Spot and Stalk Arizona Mule Deer Story
-How to go about choosing which DIY adventure is next
-Summer Scouting Home state bucks
-The stories behind his TWO West Virginia Monarchs last fall
As a new part of the podcast, I finish with a bible verse. This episode, its Luke 15:10
"In the same way, I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents."
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On episode 63, host Steven Crawford is back after a 3 month hiatus from the podcast. The point of this short episode, was to give an explanation to the listeners as to why I had 3 month break, and also explain the new direction of the podcast moving forward!
Looking forward to hitting the ground running with a some great episodes coming your way this summer!
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On episode 62, host Steven Crawford talks about the importance of scouting in these next 6 weeks as the snow melts throughout the midwest and the deer sign from this past fall and winter are very visible.
Topics discussed are:
-Finding community scrapes
-finding bedding areas (does and bucks)
-following buck tracks
-finding secondary trails
AND MUCH MORE!!
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On episode 61, host Steven Crawford is joined by his great friend Tommy Enslen to tackle the tough subject/conflict of comparing yourself to others when it comes to the outdoors and when it comes to life. If comparisons are taking the fun out of it, it's time to look in the mirror and ask yourself why do you do it? We also talk about the pros and cons of social media in the outdoors and if there's a place for it. Another subject we chat about is challenging yourself to become a more well-rounded outdoorsman and MUCH MORE!!
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On episode 60, host Steven Crawford is joined by Vince Battiata and Audrey Hoag of "Chasing Public" as they cover a variety of topics during the two hour bullshit session.
Topics discussed include:
-Vince and Audrey's background
-Their big move from Tennessee to Michigan
-2021 season wrap up
-Audrey's first buck story
-2022 expectations
-What are they looking forward to most in Michigan this year?
-discussing the "is social media bad for the future of hunting" question
-AND MUCH MORE
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On episode 59, host Steven Crawford has multiple guests on for a round table of sorts with a couple Michigan whitetail hunters to hear stories and discuss lessons learned for the 2021 deer season. The guests include former podcast guests such as Trevor TenHarmsel, Jack Shull, and Robby Enslen. Each one of them had unbelievable seasons both in the state of Michigan, and on the road in multiple states covering Ohio, Missouri, Kansas, Wisconsin, and Indiana.
Each guest tells their favorite stories from this past hunting season, and also lessons they learned that will help them be even better in the whitetail woods in 2022. These boys killed some STUDS this year, and I can't wait to share these stories with you.
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On episode 58, host Steven Crawford shares his story of his last day Michigan Miracle buck and late season tactics as we flip the calendar to December and muzzleloader season here in Michigan.
December is a month that a lot of hunters either shy away from, or focus on filling their freezer with some doe hunting. There's nothing wrong with that, but I believe given the right conditions you can kill a mature buck on a food source in the late season. Listen to my late season. tactics and one of the craziest hunting stories that I've been able to share on the podcast!
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On episode 57, host Steven Crawford talks about some post-rut/late November tactics to increase your odds of running into a mature buck. We all know as November draws closer to December, buck sightings and deer sightings in general usually go down. In this episode, Steven shares some of his favorite late season tactics as the last few does come into heat over the next couple weeks.
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On episode 56, host Steven Crawford is joined by his life long friend Robby Enslen to recap their recent trip to Missouri. They discuss the challenges of the hunt, the lowlights, but also the highlights and things they learned from their week long rut trip in the heartland.
Steven also discusses the upcoming week of November and the strategies you should be using to fill a tag before the orange army hits the woods next week!
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On episode 55, host Steven Crawford is joined by Duncan Patterson as he shares his story of an incredible morning he had in the woods last week in southwest Michigan. This story truly debunks the "October Lull" myth, as it shows if you put yourself in the right place, you can tag a buck at anytime in October!
Steven and Duncan also touch on Mid-October morning and evening hunt strategies, not jumping the gun on the rut, and much more!!
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On episode 54, host Steven Crawford is joined by a stone cold whitetail killer from right here in Michigan, Jake Vollink. Jake and Steven met over a decade ago when they were both part of the Michigan Whitetail Pursuit team, and even though many things have changed over the years, they are still both avid whitetail hunters.
Topics Jake and Steven discuss include:
-Jakes September Wyoming buck story
-Scouting and planning for out of state hunts
-utilizing e-scouting to make sure you have a plan of attack
-picking small areas within big areas to pick apart on a map
-trail camera strategies
-Mid-October tactics
AND MUCH MORE!!
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On episode 53, host Steven Crawford is joined by long time friend and avid hunter Calvin Beeke as Calvin shares his story of connecting with an absolute giant Michigan Buck on opening day of archery season.
After Calvins story, Steven talks about tactics on how to survive this warm weather we are fighting with throughout the Midwest. Tactics including:
-Hunting over water
-Hunting away from field edges
-STAGING AREAS!
-Knock on that bucks bedroom door
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This year on the podcast, host Steven Crawford is going to be giving the listens a monthly to-do list to help become a more successful and efficient whitetail hunter this fall. On episode 52, Steven breaks down what you should be doing in September to increase your odds of notching your tag on a magnum whitetail this fall. Topics discussed include:
-The September shift has happened, Continue to glass the last couple weeks of September to educate yourself what deer are still on your property and how they are using the terrain to get from bed to feed.
-September SPEED SCOUTS are crucial to setting yourself up for success the first week of October.
-Speed Scouting includes checking funnels from bed to feed, feeding sites (primary and secondary food sources), buck sign close to food sources, scrape areas, walking edges of destination food sources, and secluded water holes.
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On episode 51, host Steven Crawford has multiple guests on for a round table of sorts with a couple Michigan whitetail hunters to get the blood boiling as October 1 quickly approaches. The guests include former podcast guests such as Jack Shull, Trevor TenHarmsel, Blake Ledger and one new guest Jordan Cooper. All the names mentioned above I'd put in the "stone cold whitetail killer" category.
Each guest talks about what they've been up to this summer and their plan over the next 6 weeks as the season approaches, any gear or strategies they are changing up, what kind of out of state hunts they are going on, and lastly what their number 1 goal is this upcoming season.
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This year on the podcast, host Steven Crawford is going to be giving the listeners a monthly to-do list to become a more successful and efficient whitetail hunter this upcoming fall. On episode 50, Steven breaks down what you should be doing in August to increase your odds of notching your tag on a magnum whitetail this fall. Topics discussed include:
-Glass as much as you can no matter what the weather conditions; cold fronts and hot days.
-Being conscious of the wind direction and your setup while glassing
-If accessing your property for any reason, treat it as your going into hunt the property; making sure wind direction is in your favor and spray down to be as undetected as possible.
-Planning your September scouting speed tours
-Trail Camera strategies to prep for the September shift
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Episode 49 is another must-listen! Host Steven Crawford I joined by another mature buck killing machine Ethan Escue of West Virginia to discuss setting hunt goals that tailor to the hunting trip you are going on and summer scouting tactics to get on mature whitetails come early archery season.
Topics Discussed include:
-Ethan's background and how he got into hunting
-Home turf whitetail hunts vs nonresident whitetail hunts
-Setting realistic goals that tailor to where you're hunting, what you're hunting for, and your prior experience hunting the terrain you're going to be hunting.
-Open-ended goals vs specific goals for nonresident hunting trips
-Late summer tactics to pin down a home turf buck
-Consistent Glassing is an extremely underrated summer scouting tactic
-Trail Cam strategies
AND MUCH MORE!!
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Episode 48 is a doozy. Host Steven Crawford is joined by mature buck killing machine Troy Pottenger of Idaho to discuss "Trapping" bucks on community scrapes. Troy is an whitetail maniac and has been killing mature mountain whitetails consistently for over 30 years. His main tactic: COMMUNITY SCRAPES. Steven and Troy dive deep into mock scrapes; everything from when to put them out, where to put them, and how often to check them and hunt them. They also discuss buck fever synthetics, Troy's hunting background growing up in Idaho, utilizing scrapes in farm and swamp country compared to mountain country, and MUCH MORE! Troy's knowledge on whitetails and hunting them is simply unmatched, so get your notebooks out and get ready to soak in all the knowledge you can. ENJOY AND SUBSCRIBE!
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This year on the podcast, host Steven Crawford is going to be giving the listeners a monthly to-do list to become a more successful and efficient whitetail hunter this upcoming fall. On episode 47, Steven breaks down what you should be doing in July to increase your odds of notching your tag on a magnum whitetail this fall. Topics discussed include:
-Revisiting June Trail Cam tactics in case your cameras aren't in the woods yet.
-Boots on the ground scouting (depending on the situation)
-Glassing your home turf AND new pieces of private and public to find some bucks to go after in case your home turf bucks don't work out
-Shining fields in the evening if your state allows it
-SHOOT YOUR BOW AS MUCH AS YOU CAN
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On episode 45, host Steven Crawford discusses Summer Trail Camera Strategies.
July is around the corner, which means most trail cameras are either already soaking or about to hit the woods in the coming weeks. In this episode, I break down how you should be utilizing your cameras more efficiently to target those mature whitetails you'll be trying to hunt down come this fall. Topics discussed include don't put all your cards in one basket (basket meaning destination food sources), utilizing a multiple camera system to pinpoint a bucks route, letting the cameras soak for 4-6 weeks, utilizing mock scrapes in the summer, and much more.
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On episode 44, host Steven Crawford is joined by Jared Michael, host of the "Habitat Podcast."
Topics discussed include:
-Jared giving us more details on what the Habitat Podcast is all about, the habitat consulting that he does, and where to find the podcast and other habitat management information at https://habitatpodcast.com
-The story behind Jared's giant Illinois 8 point from this past fall; overcoming the adversity of missing two different deer in a span of 3 days, but perservering through the misses and terrible weather to kill a buck of a lifetime!
-Habitat Management and where to start. Putting together goals and a plan first, then diving into access, having a forester walk your property, food, water, and of course cover.
Whether you are trying to improve your current hunting property, or are just getting your habitat management feet wet on a new piece of property, this is a must listen so you know where to start before you find yourself overwhelmed and discouraged by just tearing through your property blindly.
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On episode 43, host Steven Crawford is joined by David Droge of Fourth Arrow to talk Camera Arms, Final Rest, and Fourth Arrows' Wyndscent technology. One of the goals for the podcast this year is to highlight Michigan based outdoor companies, and Fourth Arrow is a nationally known brand located right under our nose in Rockford, MI. Topics discussed include the multiple different Camera Arms Fourth Arrow provides for all types of hunting, the new talon shoulder for mobile hunters trying to film their hunts, using "Wyndscent" as an attractant and cover scent, and shooting rests that "Final Rest" provides for multiple different types of gun blinds. We also discuss David's turkey hunting season, Huntwise app, and much more! SUBSCRIBE AND ENJOY!
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This year on the podcast, host Steven Crawford is going to be giving you a monthly to-do list to become a more successful and efficient whitetail hunter this upcoming fall. On episode 42, host Steven Crawford breaks down what you should be doing in May to increase your odds of notching your tag on a magnum whitetail this fall. Topics discussed include: Steven's Michigan Turkey Hunt, hunting evening gobblers, and much more from his successful Michigan Turkey Hunt. Also covered is your May to-do list:
1. TURKEY HUNT
2. Cut shooting lanes and prep tree stands and trees for the fall
3. Private land guys: prepping the land by prep your food pots, add water holes, provide additional bedding, etc
4. Not too late to get out and continue to scout for this upcoming season
5. Start shooting your bow if you haven't yet; the more confidence you have, the better
6. Set goals for the upcoming season if you haven't yet
7. Educate yourself on areas you lack knowledge in the whitetail world
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This year on the podcast, host Steven Crawford is going to be giving you a monthly to-do list to become a more successful and efficient whitetail hunter this upcoming fall. On episode 41, host Steven Crawford breaks down what you should be doing in April to increase your odds of notching your tag on a magnum whitetail this fall. Topics discussed include: Steven's Tennessee turkey hunt, reaping turkeys, and much more from the weekend in Tennessee. Also covered is your April to-do list:
1. The real spring thrill: Chase Gobblers and fill your turkey tag.
2. Continue to look for bedding, doe bedding and buck bedding, so you can start to strategically put the pieces of the puzzle together to notch your tag this fall.
3. WEAR ORANGE while scouting so a turkey hunter doesn't mistake you for a gobbler in the brush.
4. Look for annual patterns and repeating sign. If you find fresh buck sign, look for historical buck sign as well.
5. Prep your trees for stands before the foliage is up.
6. Stay away from the masses when looking for big buck tracks. He's alive for a reason-he's not following the crowd.
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On episode 40, host Steven Crawford is joined by founder and producer of "Legends of the Hunt", Jake Bush.
Topics discussed include:
-Jake's background of growing up hunting in the highly pressured hunting grounds of Southwest New York, and moving to Ohio just so he can chase mature public land bucks.
-Hill country scouting and hunting strategies; finding buck beds, looking for primary and secondary food sources, community scrapes, and aggressive hunting tactics.
-Swampland scouting and hunting strategies; using e-scouting to find j-hooks in swamp bowls to locate buck bedding, observation sits before moving in on a buck, hunting the bowls between two ridges, finding the transition areas where bucks feed, and much more!
-Farm country scouting and hunting strategies; glassing preseason to close in on an early season buck, locating primary food sources, and much more!
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On episode 39, host Steven Crawford is joined by his friend and fellow outdoorsman Carvin Nash. Nash grew up in a rough part of Detroit, and wasn't introduced to the outdoors until he got to college where some of his football teammates introduced him to the outdoors and what it had offer. Topics discussed include: Nash's early decision to focus on football instead of the other extra-circular activities that were going on in his neighborhood, how he was introduced into the outdoors in college, how we can get more inner city and black kids introduced to the outdoors, being a black man in the outdoor industry, Nash's current outdoor passions, and much more! NASH BRINGS A LOT OF ENERGY! ENJOY AND SUBSCRIBE!
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This year on the podcast, host Steven Crawford is going to be giving you a monthly to-do list to become a more successful and efficient whitetail hunter this upcoming fall. On episode 38, host Steven Crawford breaks down what you should be doing in March to increase your odds of notching your tag on a magnum whitetail this fall. Topics discussed include: SHED HUNTING, two different types of shed hunting, solidifying your DIY plans for this upcoming fall, locating new hunting properties, picking and prepping trees for your mobile setup, becoming a member The Vitals Live to learn from the experts, and much more! ENJOY AND SUBSCRIBE!!
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On episode 37, host Steven Crawford is joined by Alex Chopp, the Owner and Founder of The Vitals Live. The Vitals Live is a Michigan based company that is a premium learning platform that facilitates collaboration among hunting experts to efficiently present the information that's crucial to your success and safety in the woods. Alex has been able to get to get some of the biggest names in the whitetail world to present LIVE seminars; names such as Dan Infalt, Zach Ferenbaugh, John Eberhart, and many more! The Vitals Live is a revolutionary way to expedite your learning, strategic approach, and skills in the woods. Whether you're a beginner who is trying to learn how to get started hunting, or an experienced hunter that is just trying to take your knowledge to the next level, The Vitals Live is a learning platform that will make you a more efficient and prepared whitetail hunter this fall. SUBSCRIBE AND ENJOY!
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On episode 36, host Steven Crawford is joined by Joe Griffin once again to talk western non-resident hunting, but this time they dive deep into the risks associated with Montana Senate Bill 143 that is being proposed as we speak. Montana Senate Bill 143, if passed, will set aside THOUSANDS of non-resident hunting licenses for outfitters in the state, which could essentially monopolize big game hunting in the state of Montana, and if it passes it would undoubtedly trickle into other "opportunity states" as well. THIS IS HUGE FOR ALL YOU DIYers. Topics discussed include SB 143 and all its moving parts, what it would mean for non-resident DIYers, what an outfitter-driven hunting state would look like, the economic benefit that states receive from having non-residents come hunt, proposed special-permit districts being available to everyone, how SB 143 would effect Montana resident hunters, and how even though it's a Montana bill now, it could end up on your doorstep no matter where you live. SUBSCRIBE AND ENJOY!!
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This year on the podcast, host Steven Crawford is going to be giving you a monthly to-do list to be a more successful and efficient whitetail hunter this upcoming fall. On episode 35, host Steven Crawford breaks down what you should be doing in February to increase your odds of notching your tag on a magnum whitetail this fall. Topics discussed include: Trail Cam inventory, boots on the ground scouting, what to look for while scouting this time of year, shed hunting, and beginning to plan your DIY whitetail adventure this fall. ENJOY AND SUBSCIBE!
On episode 34, host Steven Crawford is joined by the three team members of Latitude Outdoors; Alex Chopp, Jake Metalic, and Kevin Leach. Latitude Outdoors manufactures top of the line saddle treestands and other mobile hunting accessories. One of the goals for the podcast this year is to highlight Michigan based outdoor companies, and these guys at Latitude Outdoors are a perfect place to start. All three of these guys were born and raised in West Michigan, and even though it was years in the making, they officially launched their company in the summer of 2020. Topics discussed include: the story behind Alex's monster Ohio public land buck this past fall, how Latitude Outdoors got started, the pros of saddle hunting over treestand hunting, the challenges that come with switching to saddle hunting, the design behind their "Method Saddle" that makes it one of the most comfortable and light weight saddles on the market, and where to find Latitude Outdoors so you can purchase their top of the line saddle for this upcoming fall. ENJOY AND SUBSCRIBE!!
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On episode 33, host Steven Crawford is back to discuss his 2020 season, and 2021 goals for himself and Chasing Legends Outdoors. In this podcast Steven discusses the following: things he learned in 2020, a total 2020 season wrap up, small depression after whitetail season ends, being a well-rounded outdoorsman always gives you something to look forward to, 2021 goals for Chasing Legends, amping up the YouTube channel and the chasing legends website, 2021 hunt plans, and 2021 podcast plans. ENJOY AND SUBSCRIBE!!
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On episode episode 32, host Steven Crawford is joined by avid Michigan outdoorsman Joe Griffin. Joe was born and raised here in West Michigan by a family of non-hunters, so hearing his story on how he became such an avid hunter is really cool. Steven and Joe talk about a variety of topics including Joe's upbringing, his miraculous 2020 hunting season, his past western big game trips along with some of his best scouting tips to help ensure a successful western hunt, getting his son Chase involved in hunting, Chase shooting his first buck at the age of 5, and much more. SUBSCRIBE AND ENJOY!!
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On episode 31, host Steven Crawford is back to recap his Michigan gun season, his Ohio gun hunt, and to forecast the last few weeks of the Michigan season. Topics discussed include: The "Second rut", embracing the suck and hunting the REALLY cold weather, finding sanctuaries, bow hunting for does in December, ohio gun hunt, going back to ohio for muzzleloader season, and much more! THE FAT LADY HAS NOT SUNG, DON'T THROW AWAY YOUR BUCK TAG YET!! SUBSCRIBE AND ENJOY!
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On episode 30, host Steven Crawford is back for the weekly recap and forecast for what's to come for Thanksgiving week in late November. Topics discussed include: Opening day weekend recap at hunting camp in Northern Michigan, the number of does in heat will start to decrease so bucks will be moving a bit more, sit between bedding areas, hunt food sources in the evening, weather forecast looking great for the following week, and much more!! THIS IS A GREAT TIME OF YEAR TO KILL A BUCK LOOKING FOR THE LAST FEW DOES TO BREED, BE IN A STAND!! SUBSCRIBE AND ENJOY!
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On episode 29, host Steven Crawford is joined by Vince Battiata, founder of his brand "Chasing Public." Vince is originally from Michigan, but now lives and hunts in Tennessee, and splits his time 50/50 between public and private land. Steve and Vince dive deep into the Tennessee hunting season, and what Vince's strategies are throughout the hunting season. Topics also discussed are: Vince's recent trip to Kansas, differences between hunting the Midwest, Tennessee, and a mega-whitetail state like Kansas, hunting strategies and how the change between public and private, Tennessee being a sleeper state, and much more! SUBSCRIBE AND ENJOY!!
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On episode 28, host Steven Crawford is back for the weekly recap and forecast for what's to come for Halloween weekend and early November. Topics discussed include - I shot a buck! The full story behind the combine buck, the rut is the same time every year, don't get fooled with the difference between signing phase and pre-rut, how to identify the rut has started, where to sit, weather forecast for the coming week, and much more!! RUT IS HERE BABY, LETS DO THIS!! SUBSCRIBE AND ENJOY!
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On episode 27, host Steven Crawford is joined by fellow Michigan hunter Trevor TenHarmsel, who had a week to remember in Mid-October in the Michigan whitetail woods. Trevor takes us through the week that ended with him filling 3 doe tags, and both of his Michigan buck tags! They also discuss mid-October strategies that de-bunk the "October lull" myth, scouting during the season, hunting over sign, and the importance of utilizing your trail cameras. Tune in and listen to a week that most bowhunters can only dream about! ENJOY AND SUBSCRIBE!!
On episode 26, host Steven Crawford is back for a weekly recap and preview for what's to come for the last full week of October. Topics discussed include - Week 2 recap, the so called "October Lull" lasting all of 4 days, Mid-October cold fronts leading to more daylight activity, week 3 preview, hunting transition areas, hunting freshly harvested crop fields, and hunting downwind of doe bedding as the first does come into heat over the next few days. It's an exciting time to be a whitetail guy in the Midwest as the seeking and chasing period is about to begin! BE IN A STAND! SUBSCRIBE AND ENJOY!
On episode 25, host Steven Crawford is joined by friend and fellow hunter from Grand Rapids, Molly Rinckey. Molly shares her stories from her western hunting trips with her brother and dad, and also shares her Michigan whitetail success story. After story time, we discuss being a woman in the outdoors and cover a variety of topics from her upbringing to the challenges of social life and dating as a woman hunter and finding a guy who can "help her pack out an elk out of the mountains." THIS IS A MUST LISTEN!! SUBSCRIBE AND ENJOY!
On episode 24, host Steven Crawford is back for a weekly recap and preview for what's to come for this middle part of October. Topics discussed include:
-Week 1 recap (I was oh so close to notching tag #1)
-Indiana public land hunt recap
-If there's a weekend to not hunt, its this upcoming weekend of October 10 &11.
-if you have to hunt this warm weather, push as close as you can to bedrooms
-Ignore the "October lull" talk, and be in a stand the latter part of next week (15th-19th)
-Be patient, a Cold front is coming!
-hunting over fresh buck sign could payoff!
-major food source is transitioning from beans and acorns to standing and cut corn fields
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On episode 23, host Steven Crawford starts his weekly forecast that'll he'll be running for all of you Michigan folks on a weekly basis this fall. We'll also be doing weekly recaps that will tie into the same episode as our weekly forecast, but we have nothing to recap since it's opening week!! To sum up this episode- with dropping temps, full moon, and rising pressure...this could be our best opening weekend of archery season in recent memory, so make sure you're in a stand and don't miss out! ENJOY AND SUBSCRIBE!!
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On episode 22, host Steven Crawford is joined by Nick Otto, host of the HUNTAVORE podcast, where Nick talks all things butchering, processing, and cooking wild game. In this episode, Steven and Nick talk about the biggest reason why we hunt, we HUNT TO EAT. From there Nick dives into each section of a deer, and the BEST cuts of meat from each section and what to do with them, along with some of his favorite recipes. If you plan on notching a tag this fall and utilizing all of your venison to its fullest extent, THIS IS A MUST LISTEN! ENJOY AND SUBSCRIBE!
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On episode 21, host Steven Crawford is joined by his old man Steve Crawford Sr and long time good friend and hunting camp member Jim Kemper straight from their hunting camp in the Northern Lower Peninsula of Michigan. The guys are up for a early fall work weekend at the hunting property and discuss a variety of topics such as: Moving from a 160 acre lease to a different 160 acre piece of property that Jim purchased in 2018, The work that has gone into the new property, hunting camp goals, hunting camp memories, property management and the joys of building a northern Michigan hunting paradise, continuously learning how to more efficiently hunt a property, and much more!! If you're a "hunting camp" kind of guy, this podcast is for you!! ENJOY AND SUBSCRIBE!!
On episode 20, host Steven Crawford is joined once again by Jack Shull; a Michigan-based outdoor and whitetail enthusiast. Last time Jack was on the podcast, we talked about his Michigan bear hunt, but this time we are switching gears to our #1 passion-whitetails. Due to QDMA practices, year in and year out Jack is able to harvest 3.5 year old bucks in Southern Michigan which is no easy feat. Topics discussed include: Jack's upcoming Idaho elk hunt, DIY public land hunt in Wisconsin, QDMA practices and how the differ between Southern Michigan and Northern Michigan, Goals and expectations for 2020, constantly learning how to efficiently hunt private property, habitat management, and much more! ENJOY AND SUBSCRIBE!!
On this episode 19, host Steve Crawford is joined once again by Jeff Courter, the CEO and Founder of HuntWise. Jeff gives some exciting news about some new and exciting updates coming to the HuntWise app, including an enhanced mapping tool and 50+ more pins, unbelievable new deals coming in the gear section, AND a new tool coming this fall for whitetail hunters that you'll want to hear about!! SUBSCRIBE AND ENJOY!
This week on the podcast, host Steven Crawford is joined by his good friend and avid Northern Michigan whitetail hunter Robby Enslen. Topics discussed include a walleye update, Robby given the keys to a new hunting property to manage, one year plan for the property vs 5 year plan for the property, what are his goals with the new property, what he's doing this year to learn about the deer movement on the property, food sources he plans on planting in the future, and much more!! SUBSCRIBE AND ENJOY!
This week on the podcast, host Steve Crawford is joined by the host of the Nine Finger Chronicles Podcast and CEO of Sportsmen's Nation Dan Johnson.
Topics discussed include:
- Dan's background and various roles as a father, husband, podcast host, CEO of Sportmen's Nation, and serving on the board of directors at 2% for conservation.
- Is he the first Iowa resident to take time out of his hunting season to hunt Michigan?
-His Michigan public land trip he has planned for this October, and what his expectations/goals are for the trip.
-TRAIL CAMERA 101: Dan's trail camera strategies in the summer, and how they change as hunting season approaches and the rut comes in full swing.
-Using trail camera intel to pattern bucks in the rut, and diving into each picture to see time of day, moon phase, wind direction, etc to learn more about a bucks daylight and nocturnal movement.
-Dan's story of using trail camera intel to kill a great Iowa buck post-rain storm in early November.
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This week on the podcast, host Steven Crawford is joined by Huntwise field staff member David Droge. Topics discussed include e-scouting tips for both private and public land whitetails, a couple public land hunting stories, utilizing the huntwise app to be a more efficient hunter this fall, and much more! ENJOY AND SUBSCRIBE!!
This week on the podcast, host Steve Crawford is joined by public land enthusiast and co-host of the BOWGA hunting podcast Jared Gortsema. Topics discussed include Jared hunting on base while in the military, the adventure that Michigan public lands offer, public land e-scouting and boot scouting strategies, and a public land story from Wisconsin! ENJOY AND SUBSCRIBE!!
In this episode, host Steven Crawford goes into detail on why he started Chasing Legends, his ultimate goal with Chasing Legends, and future plans for the outdoor media outlet. Topics discussed include: Background of Steve Crawford, goal he has with Chasing Legends in the near and far future, using the podcast and other media outlets to draw people toward the outdoors, and the plan/schedule for 2020 whitetail season! ENJOY AND SUBSCRIBE!!
On episode 14, host Steven Crawford sits down with his good friend Tommy Enslen as they dive in deep to articulate "Why We Hunt." This podcast was recorded in the Winter of 2019, but as the calendar has turned to June, our eyes have turned toward the fall and before we all go bat-shit crazy getting ready for the upcoming deer season, its good to sit back and think of the real reasons why we hunt and appreciate the outdoors and all the opportunities it has given us to grow as not only a hunter, but as a person as well. ENJOY AND SUBSCRIBE!
The hunting stories series is back this week, and it's a doozy!! Host Steven Crawford is joined by Sam Hogan to tell multiple stories that made his 2019 the most eventful fall of his life. These stories included chasing down a public land Colorado bull, having his truck broken into while packing the bull out, helping the police track down the criminal (Not a joke), chasing a public land giant in northern Michigan, and Michigan Public land strategies to use this upcoming fall to make it your most successful season yet. YOU WILL NOT WANT TO MISS THIS ONE, ENJOY AND SUBSCRIBE!!
In episode 12, host Steven Crawford has his favorite hunting partner, his old man Steve Crawford Sr, on the podcast to share the stories of our Nebraska trip, AND tagging his largest Michigan buck of his life a week later. Steve Sr had a November most hunters can only dream about; you already heard part 1 in Missouri, tune in to hear how the rest of his epic November went in the whitetail woods. Topics Discussed include: Missing Opening day in Michigan for the first time in 46 YEARS, first mule deer encounter, hunting with great friends at a beautiful Nebraska ranch, tagging his largest whitetail to date in Nebraska, coming back to Michigan to tag an even BIGGER buck, and having his son right by his side to experience every part of it. ENJOY AND MAKE SURE TO SUBSCRIBE!!
On episode 11, host Steven Crawford is joined by Mitchell Neeb of Mitchell Neeb Photography to talk about not only hunting, but shooting the animal through the lense. At only 20 years old, Mitchell has already made a name for himself in the outdoor industry because of the skills he has from behind the camera taking photos and creating videos. Only one year removed from leaving school behind to chase his passion of photography, he found himself in a tree filming hunts for the bone-collector crew in Nebraska and Texas. We also talk about turkey season, the difference in attention to detail when you're hunting vs when you're filming a hunt, plans for this upcoming fall, and of course Mitchell's own hunting story from his success Michigan whitetail hunt last fall. ENJOY AND SUBSCRIBE!!
HUNTING STORIES SERIES IS BACK! On episode 10, host Steven Crawford is joined by Blake Ledger to tell his story of literally tracking down, and killing a giant Michigan public land whitetail. Topics discussed include chasing thunder chickens, getting jake fever, Blake's plans for this upcoming fall, a quick trip to the Emergency Department while hunting in Wyoming last fall, Michigan Public land stories: the close calls, the misses, and finally the success of finding the bedroom of a giant and having it all come together on his first try at the beast in early December. ENJOY AND SUBSCRIBE!!
On episode 9, host Steven Crawford is joined by Jeff Courter, the CEO and Founder of the Huntwise app. With everyone currently quarantined, I figured now is a better time than ever to talk digital scouting, and who better to talk to than the founder of the best digital scouting and mapping tool in the outdoor world today. Topics discussed include: How Huntwise got started, all of the tools that make Huntwise every hunters one stop shop, the Huntwise community, how to effectively digitally scout an area to increase your chances of notching a tag, why Huntwise is the perfect tool for somebody new to digital scouting, and new tools and enhancements coming to the app to make the 2020 turkey and deer season your best one yet! There's a reason why Huntwise is trusted by over 1 MILLION USERS, download it today and learn why Huntwise is the only digital mapping and scouting tool you'll ever need. ENJOY AND SUBSCRIBE!! THANK YOU!
Guest Tommy Enslen and host Steven Crawford dive into many turkey hunting stories from how they got started, how they've evolved as turkey hunters and everything in between. Not only do they tell a few success stories, but talk about tips for morning and evening sits, their favorite setups, and goals for the upcoming season. With the spring turkey season around the corner, if you're getting the itch to chase gobblers, this is the perfect podcast for you!
In episode 7, host Steven Crawford has his favorite hunting partner, his father Steve Crawford Sr, on the podcast to share his story of his week long rut hunt at the beginning of November in Missouri. Steve Sr had a November most hunters can only dream about, and we are bringing it to you in a two-part series! Topics discussed include: Dads retirement gift, looking forward to a hunting trip with his son, the meat and potatoes of our week in Missouri hunting together, why ever hunter should make it a priority to hunt the rut in one of the big time Midwest states, and how special it was to hunt together as a father-son team chasing great bucks during the first week of November while on our Missouri Hunt. ENJOY! MAKE SURE TO SUBSCRIBE!!
This week we continue our Hunting Stories Series, as host Steven Crawford has Nick Kissane on the podcast to share his story of his first bow kill last fall in Mid Michigan! Topics discussed include: Chasing Legends Outdoors podcast now on the apple podcast app and iTunes, make sure to SUBSCRIBE! Immersing yourself into the outdoors this spring by yourself a turkey tag and chasing thunder chickens during the quarantine! Nicks background and how we was introduced to hunting, then let the outdoor lifestyle slip away due to athletics taking over his life, and then being re-introduced the past few years and making it one of his favorite hobbies. Getting interested in bow hunting, buying his first bow in 2018, practicing A LOT, and finally hitting the woods with a bow in hand in 2019. Capitalizing on the first buck he saw on the first hunt of the 2019 season, and looking forward to hitting the woods even harder in 2020. ENJOY AND MAKE SURE TO SUBSCRIBE!
This week we continue our Hunting Stories Series, as host Steven Crawford has Tommy Enslen back on the podcast to share his story of his successful Ohio whitetail hunt. Topics discussed include: Chasing Legends Outdoor Podcast now on the apple podcast app and iTunes, make sure to SUBSCRIBE!! The elephant in the room; COVID-19 and a short lecture on staying away from the media who is instilling FEAR in society, and trusting that God will give us strength to get us through these uncertain times. Tommy finding hunting opportunities at a Walmart parking lot and McDonalds. Tommy almost causing a landowner to pass out of exhaustion showing Tommy his property. Tommy's friend Matt flying in, shooting a buck, and flying out within 24 hours. The grueling 9 days of hunting that followed an exciting day one, and Tommy finally closing the deal on a mature Ohio buck that almost ran him over! ENJOY AND MAKE SURE TO SUBSCRIBE!!
This week we continue our Hunting Stories Series, as host Steven Crawford has Jack Shull on the podcast to share his story of his successful Northern Michigan Black Bear hunt in September at the hunting camp that now runs four generations deep in his family. Topics discussed include: Chasing Legends Outdoors podcast now on the apple podcast app, make sure to SUBSCRIBE! The elephant in the room: COV-19, and how immersing yourself in the outdoors will you get through it. Jacks background as an outdoorsman, making a great decision and earning his MBA out west where he can chase elk and mule deer in Idaho while going to school, the process of a baiting for a black bear hunt, running trail cams for black bear inventory, passing up young bears, and Jack capitalizing on his opportunity when a monster Michigan bear presented one. ENJOY AND MAKE SURE TO SUBSCRIBE!!
This week we continue or Hunting Stories Series with episode 3, where host Steven Crawford tells his own story from the sandhills of West Nebraska! We'll continue to bring you stories from around the country over the next couple months, and this week is no different! Topics discussed include: SUBSCRIBE and REVIEW the "chasing legends outdoors" podcast on the apple podcast app, the weirdness of missing opening day of rifle season in Michigan, the overwhelming excitement of having a rifle in your hand in an area that is so flush with whitetails and mule deer, and the Steven's first spot and stalk western rifle hunt. ENJOY, AND MAKE SURE TO SUBSCRIBE!!
This Winter/Spring we'll be running a series of Podcasts that are strictly hunting stories! In episode 2, host Steven Crawford has his great buddy Robby Enslen back on the podcast to share his story of his week long rut hunt at the beginning of November in Missouri. Topics discussed include: Robby buying a house in Northern Michigan, witnessing his dad kill the biggest buck of his life, why ever hunter should make it a priority to hunt the rut in one of the big time Midwest states, and Robby's week of encounter after encounter with great bucks during the first week of November while on our Missouri Hunt. ENJOY! MAKE SURE TO SUBSCRIBE!!
This winter/spring we'll be running a series of podcasts that are strictly hunting stories! In episode one, host Steven Crawford has his Alabama buddy John Woodall share his story of the mature Alabama whitetail he was able to harvest at the end of January. Topics discussed include: January rut vs November rut, QDMA practices, story of Johns hunt and the story behind the buck he was able to kill, ups and downs of the season, and hunting strategies on large tracks of land vs small tracks of land. ENJOY!