The First Gen Hunter Podcast: Recent Episodes
firstgenhunter
The First Gen Hunter Podcast is an audio resource dedicated to helping new hunters find success in the field. Visit www.firstgenhunter.com to learn more.
Alex Coca is a first gen hunter who has poured his life into mastering deer hunting to the point that he has become a yearly big buck killer and skilled shed hunter. He recently took the next step in his hunting journey by purchasing his own slice of The Whitetail State and now he's enjoying hunting in a whole new way.
Subscribe to Kent's Thoughts on Substack
Follow Alex: @alex.cocaa.372
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake
Follow Noel: @noelgandy
Follow Ryan: @theuplandsocial
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You!
My Medic
TideWe Use discount code: firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
Optics Planet Use discount code: fgh5 at checkout to save 5%
360 Sportsmen Use discount code: FIRSTGEN15
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
Fox River Socks
Gunskins
Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories
Outdoor Edge
Merry Christmas!
Here is this year's Christmas episode as well as the story behind my muzzleloader hunt in Wisconsin. Enjoy!
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake
Follow Noel: @noelgandy
Follow Ryan: @theuplandsocial
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You!
My Medic use discount code firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
TideWe Use discount code: firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
Optics Planet Use discount code: fgh5 at checkout to save 5%
360 Sportsmen Use discount code: FIRSTGEN15
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
Fox River Socks
Gunskins
Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories
Outdoor Edge
Caleb joins me to talk about how our hunting seasons have been going so far. There's been some high highs and some low lows, and I'm confident you can relate.
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake
Follow Noel: @noelgandy
Follow Ryan: @theuplandsocial
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You!
My Medic use discount code firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
TideWe Use discount code: firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
Optics Planet Use discount code: fgh5 at checkout to save 5%
360 Sportsmen Use discount code: FIRSTGEN15
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
Fox River Socks
Gunskins
Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories
Outdoor Edge
Happy Rut- Be in the woods!
Follow Jacob- @thelishen
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake
Follow Noel: @noelgandy
Follow Ryan: @theuplandsocial
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You!
My Medic use discount code firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
TideWe Use discount code: firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
Optics Planet Use discount code: fgh5 at checkout to save 5%
360 Sportsmen Use discount code: FIRSTGEN15
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
Fox River Socks
Gunskins
Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories
Outdoor Edge
In this episode I am joined by Brownfield Ag News reporter Brent Barnett to talk about his freshly filled archery tag on a big public land trophy in southern Iowa. It's a great story of hard work, perseverance and a dream come true!
Follow Brent: @brent.barnett25
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake
Follow Noel: @noelgandy
Follow Ryan: @theuplandsocial
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You!
My Medic use discount code firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
TideWe Use discount code: firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
Optics Planet Use discount code: fgh5 at checkout to save 5%
360 Sportsmen Use discount code: FIRSTGEN15
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
Fox River Socks
Gunskins
Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories
Outdoor Edge
Garrett Feik is back to doing what Garrett Feik does- slocking big illinois bucks. Garrett tells how he got permission to hunt this unique farm and the process he put together to kill this specific buck. It's a great story filled with plenty of tips and tricks for mobile deer hunting and using trail cameras, as well as a few good laughs.
Follow Garrett: @gfeik77
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake
Follow Noel: @noelgandy
Follow Ryan: @theuplandsocial
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You!
My Medic use discount code firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
TideWe Use discount code: firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
Optics Planet Use discount code: fgh5 at checkout to save 5%
360 Sportsmen Use discount code: FIRSTGEN15
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
Fox River Socks
Gunskins
Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories
Outdoor Edge
We’re back after a weeklong hiatus and we have stories to tell. Lance has been in the deer woods and the duck blind with his son and Noel FINALLY connected on a deer on property that he owns. The boys enjoy reconnecting after some time apart and talk about where Noel spent his last week: Realtree Farms in Georgia! We preview upcoming trips for Lance to Colorado and Missouri and give a brief update about the launch of our miniseries “Rut Revival” which will be coming within the next two weeks.
Be sure to keep tabs with the gang on social media:
The Hunting Heritage-
Facebook: www.facebook.com/thehuntingheritagepodcast
Instagram: @thehuntingheritagepodcast
Noel-
Facebook: www.facebook.com/gandyoutdoors
Instagram: @noelgandy
Lance-
Facebook: www.facebook.com/lance.cornelius.3
Instagram: @no_insta_lance
The First Gen Hunter
Facebook: www.facebook.com/first.gen.hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
There's been a lot happening in the hunting community lately. Changes to hunting media, threats of public land sales and exploitation, and the upcoming wave of new tech and new faces in the community. Someone I knew who would have an interesting take on all of this is Sam Lungren. I think you will appreciate the conversation and perspective he shares.
Follow Sam: @samlungrenmedia
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake
Follow Noel: @noelgandy
Follow Ryan: @theuplandsocial
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You!
My Medic use discount code firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
TideWe Use discount code: firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
Optics Planet Use discount code: fgh5 at checkout to save 5%
360 Sportsmen Use discount code: FIRSTGEN15
Camofire
Black Ovis
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
Fox River Socks
Gunskins
Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories
Outdoor Edge
You got the shot, now what? Find out how to make a clean recovery once you've released an arrow or squeezed a trigger! There's a ton of great info here for hunters of every level!
Follow Judd: @juddmccullum
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake
Follow Noel: @noelgandy
Follow Ryan: @theuplandsocial
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You!
My Medic use discount code firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
TideWe Use discount code: firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
Optics Planet Use discount code: fgh5 at checkout to save 5%
360 Sportsmen Use discount code: FIRSTGEN15
Camofire
Black Ovis
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
Fox River Socks
Gunskins
Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories
Outdoor Edge
Very few people in the world are popular enough to be known by one name: Madonna, Cher, and Bono to name a few. In the hunting world there are even fewer. The exception: T-Bone! Travis “T-Bone” Turner is as good of a guy as you will ever meet. His time as a personality with Bone Collector and Realtree helped introduce the world to the archery guru who is full of knowledge and laughs.
Take a step back in time with Lance and Noel as they dive into what made T-Bone fall in love with the outdoors. They’ll talk favorite squirrel recipes, how we can inspire others to keep the hunting heritage alive, archery dreams and so much more.
Follow T-Bone-
Facebook: www.facebook.com/tboneoutdoors/
Instagram: www.instagram.com/tboneoutdoors/
Website: www.tboneoutdoors.com
Be sure to keep tabs with the gang on social media:
The Hunting Heritage-
Facebook: www.facebook.com/thehuntingheritagepodcast
Instagram: @thehuntingheritagepodcast
Noel-
Facebook: www.facebook.com/gandyoutdoors
Instagram: @noelgandy
Lance-
Facebook: www.facebook.com/lance.cornelius.3
Instagram: @no_insta_lance
The First Gen Hunter
Facebook: www.facebook.com/first.gen.hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
Caleb and I are back to offer some quick tips on how we break down a property and use different factors to help us determine where we will hunt. In this episode we talk crops, thermals, wind, and a few other factors.
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake
Follow Noel: @noelgandy
Follow Ryan: @theuplandsocial
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You!
My Medic use discount code firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
TideWe Use discount code: firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
Optics Planet Use discount code: fgh5 at checkout to save 5%
360 Sportsmen Use discount code: FIRSTGEN15
Camofire
Black Ovis
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
Fox River Socks
Gunskins
Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories
Outdoor Edge
A New Thing- The Hunting Heritage Podcast
The long anticipated arrival of The Hunting Heritage Podcast is here! Join Lance Cornelius and Noel Gandy as they keep us entertained and informed while discussing what they consider to be a staple of every hunter's story: their Genesis. They'll work to answer the "why" question with their guests as it pertains to the reasons for hunting and the passion that develops as a result.
In this opening episode, Lance discusses his offseason and plans with his kids in regard to the upcoming Iowa youth deer season. Noel dialogues about a busy lifestyle and what that looks like as far as this season's preparations go.
Be sure to keep tabs with the gang on social media:
The Hunting Heritage-
Facebook: www.facebook.com/thehuntingheritagepodcast
Instagram: @thehuntingheritagepodcast
Noel-
Facebook: www.facebook.com/gandyoutdoors
Instagram: @noelgandy
Lance-
Facebook: www.facebook.com/lance.cornelius.3
Instagram: @no_insta_lance
The First Gen Hunter
Facebook: www.facebook.com/first.gen.hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
It's year two of the annual tag buying episode! This year Caleb and I are joined by our friends Noel Gandy, Josh Sparks, Brent Barnett, Jace Elliott, Drake Lamb, and Justin Karns. We all burned the midnight oil to talk about our upcoming deer season for 2025- I guarantee you will enjoy the conversation!
Follow
Jace: @jace.elliott
Josh: @joshsparksmw
Brent: @brent.barnett25
Noel: @noelgandy
Drake: @dlamb32
Justin: @justinkarns
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake
Follow Noel: @noelgandy
Follow Ryan: @theuplandsocial
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You!
My Medic use discount code firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
TideWe Use discount code: firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
Optics Planet Use discount code: fgh5 at checkout to save 5%
360 Sportsmen Use discount code: FIRSTGEN15
Camofire
Black Ovis
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
Fox River Socks
Gunskins
Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories
Outdoor Edge
Deer season is kicking off around the midwest and many of you may be hunting new ground for the first time and wondering how best to set up for filling tags. Through the years Caleb and I have become a strong tag team for breaking down new ground and through the next few weeks we will share some of our strategies for doing so.
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake
Follow Noel: @noelgandy
Follow Ryan: @theuplandsocial
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You!
My Medic use discount code firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
TideWe Use discount code: firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
Optics Planet Use discount code: fgh5 at checkout to save 5%
360 Sportsmen Use discount code: FIRSTGEN15
Camofire
Black Ovis
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
Fox River Socks
Gunskins
Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories
Outdoor Edge
Today on The Upland Social, we are going to take a different approach. Because the upland community is so awesome, we recently hit 1,000 followers on Instagram. To celebrate, we hosted an "Online Upland Party" where participants could discuss their plans for the upcoming fall.
Proud Sponsors: https://www.huntredi.com/ https://gundogcentral.com/
Jim Burris is a passionate outdoorsman who recently relocated from North Carolina to Wisconsin. He’s hunted with bird dogs for over 25 years going back to his time grouse hunting the Appalachian hills of West Virginia with his Ryman English Setter. Currently, he has a pudelpointer named Manu that he travels the country with hunting any upland bird they can find. He is a lover and collector of rare upland hunting literature and fine shotguns.
Jim is the founder and chairman for the Bird Dog Society, a non-profit dedicated to providing education, outreach, and events to bird dog owners to support an enriched and healthy lifestyle with their dogs. Professionally Jim is the director of a large aquaculture research center studying the physiological processes of fish. If there is anything that can top Jim’s passion for upland hunting it would be his passion for fishing, but it’s a close competition for his time.
Topics Covered:
- Jim's recent move from North Carolina to Wisconsin
- The hunting style of a pudelpointer
- The thrill and challenge of hunting snipe and rail
- Simple methods for cooking dark meat birds
- Jim's heart and mission behind The Bird Dog Society
Check out The Bird Dog Society:
https://birddogsociety.org/
Follow Jim and The Bird Dog Society on socials:
https://www.instagram.com/birddogs.and.flyrods/?hl=en
https://www.instagram.com/birddogsociety/?hl=en
Judd is one of my favorite people to talk hunting with and every time we get together I end up better from our interaction. In this episode we talk about the deeper aims we should consider regarding hunting and conservation.
Follow Judd: @juddmccullum
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake
Follow Noel: @noelgandy
Follow Ryan: @theuplandsocial
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You!
My Medic use discount code firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
TideWe Use discount code: firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
Optics Planet Use discount code: fgh5 at checkout to save 5%
360 Sportsmen Use discount code: FIRSTGEN15
Camofire
Black Ovis
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
Fox River Socks
Gunskins
Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories
Outdoor Edge
I am joined by Garhart Stephenson a Wyoming upland fanatic. Garhart has logged countless miles, hours, and hunts all over the Western united states in search of nearly every upland bird species you can think of with his team of border collie bird dogs. Yes you read that correctly, border collies! Garhart's unique experiences have provided him with some excellent insight on what to expect when you are chasing birds in the Western United States.
Follow Garhart: @bordercolliebirdchaser
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake
Follow Noel: @noelgandy
Follow Ryan: @theuplandsocial
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You!
My Medic use discount code firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
TideWe Use discount code: firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
Optics Planet Use discount code: fgh5 at checkout to save 5%
360 Sportsmen Use discount code: FIRSTGEN15
Camofire
Black Ovis
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
Fox River Socks
Gunskins
Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories
Outdoor Edge
Mike Neiduski is the owner and operator of Ugly Dog Hunting Company, an online bird dog supply shop, providing serious gear for serious bird hunters and dog trainers. He is a NAVHDA senior judge, published writer, and spends most of his fall traveling across bird country with his wirehair, Nash and shorthair, Mack.Topics covered include:
- Mike's recent venture with Ugly Dog
- Creating a safe environment for dogs/people alike
- Public land advocacy
- Making hunting gear affordable for all budgets
- Mike's unwritten rules in the uplands
Connect with Mike's company:
https://uglydoghunting.com/
https://www.instagram.com/uglydoghuntingco/?hl=en
Connect with Mike on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/mneiduski/?hl=en
Alex joined me back on the show for a part 2 discussion on using tree saddles for mobile hunting going into the 2025 deer season. We also discussed some of Alex's upcoming plans out west. It was great catching up with him and we enjoyed some great laughs as we talked about this new method of mobile hunting.
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake
Follow Noel: @noelgandy
Follow Ryan: @theuplandsocial
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You!
My Medic use discount code firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
TideWe Use discount code: firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
Optics Planet Use discount code: fgh5 at checkout to save 5%
360 Sportsmen Use discount code: FIRSTGEN15
Camofire
Black Ovis
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
Fox River Socks
Gunskins
Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories
Outdoor Edge
In December 2008, 21-year-old Kyle Kamp weighed 270 pounds and experienced chest pains while opening Christmas presents. That moment sparked a major life change. Over the next year, he lost more than 140 pounds and became deeply invested in understanding nutrition and exercise.
Frustrated by conflicting information online, Kyle pursued a degree in Dietetics, completed his residency, and became a Registered Dietitian in Idaho. There, he discovered how proper nutrition fuels outdoor performance, especially in the mountains he grew to love.
Kyle founded V2P to cut through nutrition fads and misinformation. His goal is to deliver science-based guidance that helps people reach their physical and performance goals—especially in demanding outdoor pursuits.
Topics covered include:
- Kyle's transformative weight loss that led to a passion for outdoor pursuits
- Well-rounded nutritional science
- How extreme, overly exhausting training isn't as helpful as we think
- Proper fuel during demanding hunts
- Training that prepares us for the rigors of hunting
Connect with Kyle:
https://www.v2pnutrition.com/
https://www.instagram.com/v2pnutrition/?hl=en
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake
Follow Noel: @noelgandy
Follow Ryan: @theuplandsocial
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You!
My Medic use discount code firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
TideWe Use discount code: firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
Optics Planet Use discount code: fgh5 at checkout to save 5%
360 Sportsmen Use discount code: FIRSTGEN15
Camofire
Black Ovis
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
Fox River Socks
Gunskins
Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories
Outdoor Edge
This is a replay of a podcast Caleb and I recoreded on the pros and cons of using a tree saddle for deer hunting. Hopefully it will help you decide on your set up for this fall.
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake
Follow Noel: @noelgandy
Follow Ryan: @theuplandsocial
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You!
My Medic use discount code firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
TideWe Use discount code: firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
Optics Planet Use discount code: fgh5 at checkout to save 5%
360 Sportsmen Use discount code: FIRSTGEN15
Camofire
Black Ovis
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
Fox River Socks
Gunskins
Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories
Outdoor Edge
Heath Seiner is a self-proclaimed average dude in constant need to escape to wide open spaces. Driven by the hunt, he is ever nudged to explore new landscapes and continuously tinkers with gear to further enable those pursuits. And now with the founding of Hunt Redi upland vests, he equips others to explore those landscapes as well.
Topics covered:
- The fun of variances within dog breeds
- His great-grandma's influence in a love for the outdoors
- The moment Heath became a "bird hunter"
- The origin story and heart behind Hunt Redi upland vests
- Heath's "Pave the Way" program to get youth involved in hunting
https://www.huntredi.com/
https://www.instagram.com/hunt.redi/?hl=en
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake
Follow Noel: @noelgandy
Follow Ryan: @theuplandsocial
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You!
My Medic use discount code firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
TideWe Use discount code: firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
Optics Planet Use discount code: fgh5 at checkout to save 5%
360 Sportsmen Use discount code: FIRSTGEN15
Camofire
Black Ovis
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
Fox River Socks
Gunskins
Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories
Outdoor Edge
Brian is one of my go to friends when it comes to discussing business. The guy has a mind that is constantly turning out new ideas and strategies that he pairs with a willingness to try new and challenging things. On this episode we discuss the inside view of running a hunting podcast, and business, as well as Brian's 2024 western hunting trip and his new podcast: Drawn West
Follow Brian: bak40brian
Enter To Win A Brand New Matthews Lift X Bow
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake
Follow Noel: @noelgandy
Follow Ryan: @theuplandsocial
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You!
My Medic use discount code firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
TideWe Use discount code: firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
Optics Planet Use discount code: fgh5 at checkout to save 5%
360 Sportsmen Use discount code: FIRSTGEN15
Camofire
Black Ovis
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
Fox River Socks
Gunskins
Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories
Outdoor Edge
Steve is one of the best people you can meet. He's the definition of a doer. If he has a goal he goes after it with all he has. There's a ton to be learned from people like Steve. I had the privilege to sit down with him at his hunting lodge in Iowa and chat about his life story and some of his advice for all of us.
Topics include:
-Hunting the Chicago Suburbs in the 80s
-Gen X has experienced the most change in hunting gear and methodolgy
-Being a fishing guide in Northern Minnesota
-Being a brown bear and dall sheep guide in Alaska
-Buying hunting ground and shooting giant bucks in Iowa
-Hunting Elk in Arizona
-The time to buy preference points and land is now!
Follow Steve: @stevehansoniii
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake
Follow Noel: @noelgandy
Follow Ryan: @theuplandsocial
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You!
My Medic use discount code firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
TideWe Use discount code: firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
Optics Planet Use discount code: fgh5 at checkout to save 5%
360 Sportsmen Use discount code: FIRSTGEN15
Camofire
Black Ovis
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
Fox River Socks
Gunskins
Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories
Outdoor Edge
Brian Maze has spent over a decade guiding clients through memorable outdoor adventures, beginning with turkey hunting, and later diving into fly fishing. But his true passion emerged with the arrival of Miss Rebel, a German Shorthaired Pointer whose first point ignited his love for bird dogs and upland hunting.
With the addition of a second dog, Miss Luna, his obsession with Ruffed Grouse hunting took root, shaping the vision behind Amaazen Outdoors. At its core, Amaazen Outdoors is about the simple joy of running bird dogs and sharing the woods with others who cherish the same experience.
Brian is also a dedicated advocate for public land conservation, working with organizations like the Ruffed Grouse Society, American Woodcock Society, and Pheasants Forever to protect the wild places that fuel his passion.
For Brian, it’s all about the dogs, the birds, and the land—and creating space for others to experience that same deep connection.
Topics covered include:
- Leaving the corporate world to have a more dog-centric life
- The hidden language we can have with our dogs
- Brian's transformation from a "partridge hunter" to a "grouse hunter"
- Wisconsin ruffed grouse drumming survey results
- The fulfillment Brian has in making memorable moments for people
https://amaazen.com/
https://www.instagram.com/amaazen_outdoors/#
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake
Follow Noel: @noelgandy
Follow Ryan: @theuplandsocial
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You!
My Medic use discount code firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
TideWe Use discount code: firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
Optics Planet Use discount code: fgh5 at checkout to save 5%
360 Sportsmen Use discount code: FIRSTGEN15
Camofire
Black Ovis
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
Fox River Socks
Gunskins
Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories
Outdoor Edge
I was joined by Captain and Reverend Ken Lewis from Ohio to talk about his experience with hunting waterfowl both on public waters and at his waterfowl hunting club.
Check out Ken's Website
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake
Follow Noel: @noelgandy
Follow Ryan: @theuplandsocial
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You!
My Medic use discount code firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
TideWe Use discount code: firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
Optics Planet Use discount code: fgh5 at checkout to save 5%
360 Sportsmen Use discount code: FIRSTGEN15
Camofire
Black Ovis
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
Fox River Socks
Gunskins
Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories
Outdoor Edge
The long anticipated finale of the Spring mini series “The Strut Revival” is finally here. Join Noel as he recaps a great turkey season and as he looks ahead to what the future holds for he and Lance with The Hunting Heritage Podcast!
Instagram:
Noel- @noelgandy
Lance- @no_insta_lance
YouTube:
The Hunting Heritage Podcast
@huntingheritagepodcast
Facebook:
Noel- facebook.com/gandyoutdoors
Lance- facebook.com/lance.cornelius.3
The Hunting Heritage Podcast- facebook.com/thehuntingheritagepodcast
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake
Follow Noel: @noelgandy
Follow Ryan: @theuplandsocial
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You!
My Medic use discount code firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
TideWe Use discount code: firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
Optics Planet Use discount code: fgh5 at checkout to save 5%
360 Sportsmen Use discount code: FIRSTGEN15
Camofire
Black Ovis
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
Fox River Socks
Gunskins
Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories
Outdoor Edge
Please listen to this important story originally shared on The Prairie Farm Podcast about my boss and mentor, the great conservationist Carroll Hoksbergen.
Drew Conner is from a small town in South Carolina named Edgemoore. God comes first in his life with his family close behind. Hunting and work constantly battle for that third position with fishing inching its way there, especially in the spring and fall. He has a wonderful wife who deals with his constant hunting and fishing trips. He has a two year old daughter and a 13 year old son that he drags along with him every chance he gets. He has an English setter and a black lab and they hunt all over the Southeast on a regular basis. While he spends most of his time chasing bobs and woodcock, Appalachian ruffed grouse are by far his favorite.
Topics covered include:
Hunting with flushers and pointers
Bobwhite quail management
Healthy fires on the landscape
The unhealthy stigma of fire
Appalachian grouse advocacy
https://www.instagram.com/alconner84/?hl=en
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake
Follow Noel: @noelgandy
Follow Ryan: @theuplandsocial
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You!
My Medic use discount code firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
TideWe Use discount code: firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
Optics Planet Use discount code: fgh5 at checkout to save 5%
360 Sportsmen Use discount code: FIRSTGEN15
Camofire
Black Ovis
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
Fox River Socks
Gunskins
Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories
Outdoor Edge
Happy Birthday American!
I will be celebrating with my family as I hope you are as well. It's the perfect time to get out with a bow and shoot some carp!
Here is an episode I recorded a few years ago on bowfishing. Enjoy!
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake
Follow Noel: @noelgandy
Follow Ryan: @theuplandsocial
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You!
My Medic use discount code firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
TideWe Use discount code: firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
Optics Planet Use discount code: fgh5 at checkout to save 5%
360 Sportsmen Use discount code: FIRSTGEN15
Camofire
Black Ovis
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
Fox River Socks
Gunskins
Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories
Outdoor Edge
Dave Mayers is a Pennsylvania native, where he cut his teeth bird hunting behind his friend's close working black labradors. He hunted ruffed grouse and wild pheasants in the PA hills before moving to Missouri in 1986. Dave also spent a couple of years in central Wisconsin.
Since 1996, he has walked behind his own german short-haired pointers and has been fortunate enough to travel with them to several Midwestern and Western states, chasing pheasants, woodcock, bobwhite quail, ruffed grouse, and a few sharp tails. Dave retired as fisheries biologist with the Missouri Department of Conservation in 2014 and has had more time to devote to his dogs and see what awaits them over the next rise.
Topics covered include:
- Living with bird dogs in the house
- Hunting the woodcock migration in the Ozarks
- Fish habitat overlapping with upland bird habitat
- The mysteries of the American Woodcock
- Trusting our dogs in the field
Follow Dave: @seize_the_moment_outdoors
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake
Follow Noel: @noelgandy
Follow Ryan: @theuplandsocial
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You!
My Medic use discount code firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
TideWe Use discount code: firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
Optics Planet Use discount code: fgh5 at checkout to save 5%
360 Sportsmen Use discount code: FIRSTGEN15
Camofire
Black Ovis
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
Fox River Socks
Gunskins
Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories
Outdoor Edge
Andrew M. Wayment (Andy) graduated from law school in May of 2001. He is currently a partner at Tolson and Wayment PLLC in Idaho Falls, Idaho, focusing on estate planning, probate, business, and real estate. His favorite area of practice is in conservation, working with numerous land trusts in the great state of Idaho to create conservation easements. Andy is also a freelance writer and has written numerous articles for various magazines and published three books:
Heaven on Earth: Stories of Fly Fishing, Fun and Faith, Idaho
Ruffed Grouse Hunting: The Heartbeat of the Woods
Idaho Upland Days: Reflections on Bird Dogs, Banner Days, and Other Roadside Revelations.
His fourth book, Idaho Grouse Fever, has just been accepted for publication with the History Press and is expected to be released in 2026. Andy has a wife, Kristen, and his six children, four daughters and two sons, ranging in age from 28 to 13. He also has two bird dogs, Rainy, a French Brittany, and Aki, a golden retriever. Andy is the assistant coach for the Skyline High School trap shooting team that took second in state last year.
And Andy loves the outdoors. When he's not working or hanging with his family, he's either chasing grouse or some kind of fish on the fly or writing about his misadventures. You can find some of his work online at www.uplandways.com.
Topics covered include:
- Hunting with a pointer and a flusher
- Encounters with moose and hornets
- Writing about hunting spots and taking readers to those places
- Mexican grouse recipes
- The peace that Andy feels in the uplands
https://www.instagram.com/andywayment/?hl=en
https://uplandways.com/
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake
Follow Noel: @noelgandy
Follow Ryan: @theuplandsocial
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You!
My Medic use discount code firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
TideWe Use discount code: firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
Optics Planet Use discount code: fgh5 at checkout to save 5%
360 Sportsmen Use discount code: FIRSTGEN15
Camofire
Black Ovis
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
Fox River Socks
Gunskins
Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories
Outdoor Edge
Greedy land grabbing politicians are back at it again, they want OUR public lands for their own promotion. Now's the time to stand up to this anti-hunting proposal.
Call The US Capitol Switchboard (202) 224-3121.
Follow Hal: @hal.herring
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake
Follow Noel: @noelgandy
Follow Ryan: @theuplandsocial
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You!
My Medic use discount code firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
TideWe Use discount code: firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
Optics Planet Use discount code: fgh5 at checkout to save 5%
360 Sportsmen Use discount code: FIRSTGEN15
Camofire
Black Ovis
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
Fox River Socks
Gunskins
Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories
Outdoor Edge
A series I have been planning for quite some time now is centered around interviewing the very best deer hunters whether they be well known or not known at all. I am kicking this off by interviewing the best deer hunter I know: Chris Dyer. Chris will refer me to the best deer hunter he knows, and on and on the chain will go... or so I hope.
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake
Follow Noel: @noelgandy
Follow Ryan: @theuplandsocial
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You!
My Medic use discount code firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
TideWe Use discount code: firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
Optics Planet Use discount code: fgh5 at checkout to save 5%
360 Sportsmen Use discount code: FIRSTGEN15
Camofire
Black Ovis
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
Fox River Socks
Gunskins
Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories
Outdoor Edge
Robb Moore is a ninth generation Virginian, angler, bird hunter, and an active registered Maine guide with the Maine Upland Guide Service. He lives in Brunswick, Maine with his wife, Heather Krijeski, and their American Brittanys Lincoln and Rooster. Moore has written for a variety of publications, including West Virginia Sportsman, the print and online versions of Project Upland, and its sister print publication, The Hunting Dog Confidential, and The Ruffed Grouse Society. You can find Lincoln, Rooster, and Moore on Instagram @amanandhisbirddog.
Topics covered:
- Becoming a hunter later in life
- Dogs choosing us, not us choosing them
- Walking 200 miles before harvesting a grouse
- The rigors of becoming a Maine guide
- The awe and reverence we should feel for wildlife
- How hunting keeps us young
https://maineupland.com/
https://www.instagram.com/amanandhisbirddog/?hl=en
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake
Follow Noel: @noelgandy
Follow Ryan: @theuplandsocial
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You!
My Medic use discount code firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
TideWe Use discount code: firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
Optics Planet Use discount code: fgh5 at checkout to save 5%
360 Sportsmen Use discount code: FIRSTGEN15
Camofire
Black Ovis
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
Fox River Socks
Gunskins
Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories
Outdoor Edge
Kuiu Tactical Hunting Apparel
Some things are too good to be true, and unfortunately that's what happened with a massive real estate scam that Brandon and his family became the unfortunate victims of. Jake Hofer of The Land Podcast joins me to interview Brandon about this wild scheme, and to help others avoid being caught up by such a scam.
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake
Follow Noel: @noelgandy
Follow Ryan: @theuplandsocial
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You!
My Medic use discount code firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
TideWe Use discount code: firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
Optics Planet Use discount code: fgh5 at checkout to save 5%
360 Sportsmen Use discount code: FIRSTGEN15
Camofire
Black Ovis
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
Fox River Socks
Gunskins
Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories
Outdoor Edge
Kuiu Tactical Hunting Apparel
Today, Ryan is joined by Justin Berkley. A native Michigander, Justin now lives a nomadic bird hunting lifestyle, spending the months of August through February on the move, chasing whatever birds he and his string of bird dogs can find. You can follow along with his adventures on Instagram @northern_forest_gundogs.
Topics covered include:
The genetic traits Justin is looking for in a dog
The enchantment and struggle of an upland nomad
Healthy competition with our dogs
The magic of quail coveys
Potential negative impacts of pen raised gamebirds
Pheasants in downtown Detroit, MichiganCheck out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake
Follow Noel: @noelgandy
Follow Ryan: @theuplandsocial
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You!
My Medic use discount code firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
TideWe Use discount code: firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
Optics Planet Use discount code: fgh5 at checkout to save 5%
360 Sportsmen Use discount code: FIRSTGEN15
Camofire
Black Ovis
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
Fox River Socks
Gunskins
Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories
Outdoor Edge
Kuiu Tactical Hunting Apparel
Hey folk hope you are having a good start to June- I am joined by Caleb and Ryan to discuss what's been happening with the public land grab attempts this Spring, as well as some plans we have to enjoy a fun offseason, and Ryan fills us in about his new show- The Upland Social.
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake
Follow Noel: @noelgandy
Follow Ryan: @theuplandsocial
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You!
My Medic use discount code firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
TideWe Use discount code: firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
Optics Planet Use discount code: fgh5 at checkout to save 5%
360 Sportsmen Use discount code: FIRSTGEN15
Camofire
Black Ovis
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
Fox River Socks
Gunskins
Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories
Outdoor Edge
Kuiu Tactical Hunting Apparel
Rob Hubble runs the “Northwest Wingshooters” Youtube channel @nwwingshooters . He’s 37 years old, hails from Washington State, but currently lives in Idaho. Rob has been married for 14 years to his awesome wife, Katie, and together, they have an 11 year old daughter, Sidney. He works as an airline pilot, but when he’s not flying planes, he enjoys taking long walks with his dogs, especially when birds and shotguns are involved. Some of his other favorite hobbies include fishing, snowboarding, and mountain biking.
Topics covered:
The variety of gamebirds in the Pacific Northwest
The loving affection of Brittanies
Pheasant hunting in the Northwest compared to Midwest
Ruffed grouse behavior in different regions
Type 2 fun bird hunting Follow The Upland Social @theuplandsocialFollow Northwest Wingshooters @nwwingshootersCheck out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake
Follow Noel: @noelgandy
Follow Ryan: @theuplandsocial
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You!
My Medic use discount code firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
TideWe Use discount code: firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
Optics Planet Use discount code: fgh5 at checkout to save 5%
360 Sportsmen Use discount code: FIRSTGEN15
Camofire
Black Ovis
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
Fox River Socks
Gunskins
Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories
Outdoor Edge
Kuiu Tactical Hunting Apparel
Hey folks this a replay of last Summer's conversation with Brandon after he purchased a hunting property in his home state of Delaware along with his Dad and brothers. There have been some WILD legal developments with this property shortly after we recorded which Brandon and I will discuss in a few weeks. Stay tuned at the conclusion of the episode to hear the first episode of The Upland Social Podcast hosted by Ryan Lynton.
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake
Follow Noel: @noelgandy
Follow Ryan: @theuplandsocial
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You!
My Medic use discount code firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
TideWe Use discount code: firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
Optics Planet Use discount code: fgh5 at checkout to save 5%
360 Sportsmen Use discount code: FIRSTGEN15
Camofire
Black Ovis
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
Fox River Socks
Gunskins
Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories
Outdoor Edge
Kuiu Tactical Hunting Apparel
This was the perfect spring time conversation that took place in the middle of a spring thunderstorm. I was joined by Pierce Nelles to discuss his spring turkey success and the upcoming trout season.
Follow Pierce: @goodchanceflyfishing
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake
Follow Noel: @noelgandy
Follow Ryan: @followthedog_outdoors
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You!
My Medic use discount code firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
TideWe Use discount code: firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
Optics Planet Use discount code: fgh5 at checkout to save 5%
360 Sportsmen Use discount code: FIRSTGEN15
Camofire
Black Ovis
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
Fox River Socks
Gunskins
Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories
Outdoor Edge
Kuiu Tactical Hunting Apparel
Did the title catch you? Good, it should because it's the dead honest truth. This week's guest, Ross Hausmann, an avid deer hunter and conservationist joins me to discuss the incredible gift of an Iowa farm he and his wife received from someone he asked for permission to look for sheds. It's an incredible story that seems like it could be made into book, or at least a hit country song.
Other Topics We Discuss:
-Is it still good to be an Iowan?
-Recent deer history in Iowa
-How to find Arrowheads
-Using orchards in your land management plan
- Land management practices for the entire ecosystem
Follow Ross: @ross.hausmann
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake
Follow Noel: @noelgandy
Follow Ryan: @followthedog_outdoors
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You!
My Medic use discount code firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
TideWe Use discount code: firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
Optics Planet Use discount code: fgh5 at checkout to save 5%
360 Sportsmen Use discount code: FIRSTGEN15
Camofire
Black Ovis
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
Fox River Socks
Gunskins
Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories
Outdoor Edge
Kuiu Tactical Hunting Apparel
There are hunters and there are straight killas! The latter perfectly describes Heath Rayfield. No stranger to the First Gen Hunter Podcast, Heath joins Lance and Noel to talk a little turkey on this week’s installment of Strut Revival. Having been friends for years now, the guys and Heath discuss their connections, the ploy of the wild turkey, getting kids plugged into hunting, and a lot more. This is a good one!
Instagram:
Heath- @heathrayfield
Follow Noel: @Noel Gandy
Follow Lance: @no_insta_lance
Follow Kent: @first.gen.hunter
The Hunting Heritage Podcast: @huntingheritagepodcast
Facebook:
Noel- facebook.com/gandyoutdoors
Lance- facebook.com/lance.cornelius.3
The Hunting Heritage Podcast- facebook.com/thehuntingheritagepodcast
This is a doozy of a podcast!
The first half is new material where Judd McCullum and I discuss the value of incorporating prairie plants into hunting properties and the second half is a replaying of the interview Caleb and I did with expert hunter Jeremy Evans of Alberta who survived the most brutal grizzly attack imaginable.
Order Prairie Seed For Your Hunting Ground, Farm, or Yard
Follow Jeremy: @thegrizzlydude1
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake
Follow Noel: @noelgandy
Follow Ryan: @followthedog_outdoors
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You!
My Medic use discount code firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
TideWe Use discount code: firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
Optics Planet Use discount code: fgh5 at checkout to save 5%
360 Sportsmen Use discount code: FIRSTGEN15
Camofire
Black Ovis
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
Fox River Socks
Gunskins
Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories
Outdoor Edge
Kuiu Tactical Hunting Apparel
Rick Taylor quickly went from a work relationship to a friend more like family for Lance and Noel in just a few short years. His passion for all things outdoors is obvious but his heart lies with the wild turkey. Listen in as we catch up on Rick’s season that includes recent escapades to Oklahoma and a special trip to Texas with his dad. We also glean some insight on trapping and the positive effects it has had on his farm for turkeys in two short years. We round things out with a special story about how he and his wife have a wonderful connection to the annual NWTF convention when it comes to their marriage!
Instagram:
Rick- @tntrkyhntr
Follow Noel: @Noel Gandy
Follow Lance: @no_insta_lance
Follow Kent: @first.gen.hunter
The Hunting Heritage Podcast: @huntingheritagepodcast
Facebook:
Caleb- facebook.com/caleb.drake.144
Noel- facebook.com/gandyoutdoors
Lance- facebook.com/lance.cornelius.3
The Hunting Heritage Podcast- facebook.com/thehuntingheritagepodcast
Greig is a lifetime hunter in his homeland of New Zealand where he chases otherworldly game at high elevations, some of the species are native while others haver been imported. Regardless of what he's hunting it all is tied to an incredible down under adventure. In this episode Alex and I chat with Greig about the following:
-NZ Hunting Culture
-Different game species of NZ
-The industrialization of the red stag hunting scene
-Conservation issues in NZ
-Much more
Follwo Greig: @caigou
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake
Follow Noel: @noelgandy
Follow Ryan: @followthedog_outdoors
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You!
My Medic use discount code firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
TideWe Use discount code: firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
Optics Planet Use discount code: fgh5 at checkout to save 5%
360 Sportsmen Use discount code: FIRSTGEN15
Camofire
Black Ovis
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
Fox River Socks
Gunskins
Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories
Outdoor Edge
Kuiu Tactical Hunting Apparel
Recently, I have been thinking more about the idea of going beyond fair chase and allowing the wildlife to win in some ways. An example might be limiting your harvest this season, or choosing a more difficult approach for yourself. In this episode we discuss this idea a little more and I hope it leaves you thinking about your next tag with some new perspective!
Have a blessed week!
Take Your Skull and Cape to Old Barn Taxidermy**
Old Barn Taxidermy Instagram: @oldbarntaxidermy
My personal instagram: @calebleedrake
The Backwoods Instagram: @backwoods_bulletin
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Spring hunting is one of the best gifts to a hunting season. Whether it's turkeys or bears its a great opportunity to keep our skills sharp going into the next fall hunting season. But bears and turkeys aren't the only thing available to hunt. A trip down to Texas to hunt aoudad sheep is another great option to explore. Alex just completed this hunt and joined the show to talk about his experiences and what he learned. We also hear an update regarding new laws affecting tags in Utah.
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake
Follow Noel: @noelgandy
Follow Ryan: @followthedog_outdoors
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You!
My Medic use discount code firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
TideWe Use discount code: firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
Optics Planet Use discount code: fgh5 at checkout to save 5%
360 Sportsmen Use discount code: FIRSTGEN15
Camofire
Black Ovis
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
Fox River Socks
Gunskins
Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories
Outdoor Edge
Kuiu Tactical Hunting Apparel
Description: In this episode Caleb gives some updates to his season, including some new experiences with bow hunting and sharing the woods with new hunters! In the second half of the episode, some new hunting organizations are highlighted: The Blacktail Deer Foundation, and The North American Pronghorn Foundation! Have a blessed week!
Take Your Skull and Cape to Old Barn Taxidermy**
Old Barn Taxidermy Instagram: @oldbarntaxidermy
My personal instagram: @calebleedrake
The Backwoods Instagram: @backwoods_bulletin
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Links:
Blacktail Deer Foundation website & Instagram: https://www.blacktaildeer.org/
@blacktail_deer_foundation
North American Pronghorn Foundation website & Instagram:
https://www.pronghorns.org/
@napf_official
“Hunting Brings People Together” has been the mantra of this network for a while now and that’s exactly what brought Caleb into our lives. Couple that with the fact that we all love Jesus Christ and you have something pretty awesome. Join Lance and Noel as we visit with Caleb Drake and have story time from the field from this past week. It’ll be a hoot and a half! After all, that is The Hunting Effect.
If you have more questions about what it looks like to be a follower of Christ then please don’t hesitate to reach out. If you’d like to check out Noel’s Easter services then head over to @christpointbaptistchurch on Facebook and see for yourself.
Instagram:
Follow Noel: @Noel Gandy
Follow Lance: @no_insta_lance
Follow Kent: @first.gen.hunter
The Hunting Heritage Podcast: @huntingheritagepodcast
Facebook:
Caleb- facebook.com/caleb.drake.144
Noel- facebook.com/gandyoutdoors
Lance- facebook.com/lance.cornelius.3
The Hunting Heritage Podcast- facebook.com/thehuntingheritagepodcast
A new favorite tradition of mine is heading to the Sandhills of Nebraska in the Spring to look for antlers on our good friend Nate's ranch. This year was better than the last as we had 4 of us and no snow. We ended up scooping up 24 antlers and at least twice as many new stories.
Topics Covered:
-Nebraska Sandhills ecology
-Why a smart rancher wants smaller cows
-Muley and Whitetail hybrids
-Rattlesnakes
-Extinction of small farms and ranches
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake
Follow Noel: @noelgandy
Follow Ryan: @followthedog_outdoors
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You!
My Medic use discount code firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
TideWe Use discount code: firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
Optics Planet Use discount code: fgh5 at checkout to save 5%
360 Sportsmen Use discount code: FIRSTGEN15
Camofire
Black Ovis
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
Fox River Socks
Gunskins
Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories
Outdoor Edge
Kuiu Tactical Hunting Apparel
Shed season is drawing to a close and Caleb, his dad Mark, and Kent all went to Nebraska to close out the season with a fun trip in new territory.
Take Your Skull and Cape to Old Barn Taxidermy**
Old Barn Taxidermy Instagram: @oldbarntaxidermy
My personal instagram: @calebleedrake
The Backwoods Instagram: @backwoods_bulletin
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Josh Sparks is easily becoming a favorite of mine. The sheer amount of humility he displays speaks volumes but couple that with a killer instinct and a passion for hunting and you have an awesome combination. Join Lance and Noel as we sit down with Josh who is en route to a turkey hunt to talk about his past couple of weeks worth of experiences in the field.
Follow along with the Midwest Whitetail and Chasing Red digital series and keep up with Josh and the gang!
Instagram:
Josh- @joshsparksmw
Follow Noel: @Noel Gandy
Follow Lance: @no_insta_lance
Follow Kent: @first.gen.hunter
The Hunting Heritage Podcast: @huntingheritagepodcast
Facebook:
Noel- facebook.com/gandyoutdoors
Lance- facebook.com/lance.cornelius.3
The Hunting Heritage Podcast: www.facebook.com/thehuntingheritagepodcast
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
YouTube:
Midwest Whitetail/Chasing Red
@midwestwhitetailvideos
The Hunting Heritage Podcast
@huntingheritagepodcast
Facebook:
Josh- facebook.com/joshsparksmw
Noel- facebook.com/gandyoutdoors
Lance- facebook.com/lance.cornelius.3
The Hunting Heritage Podcast- facebook.com/thehuntingheritagepodcast
Jacob is one of the most hardcore guys I've talked to on this podcast. In 2023 he stared down death on the mountain and miraculously survived. In 2024 he went back west killed a bear, a cow elk, a bull elk and came home to kill a 160 class buck in Ohio. What an incredible season! Jacob also celebrated the one year of establishment for his nonprofit organization that teaches men how to hunt, how to get in physical shape to take on the mountain, and how to find God while they are there.
Check Out The Primal Faith Website
Follow Jacob: @primaldad and @primalfaith.official
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake
Follow Noel: @noelgandy
Follow Ryan: @followthedog_outdoors
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You!
My Medic use discount code firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
TideWe Use discount code: firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
Optics Planet Use discount code: fgh5 at checkout to save 5%
360 Sportsmen Use discount code: FIRSTGEN15
Camofire
Black Ovis
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
Fox River Socks
Gunskins
Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories
Outdoor Edge
Kuiu Tactical Hunting Apparel
This week we come to you with some interesting and controversial news from all around the outdoors world! I hope you enjoy, learn something and start the discussion around these topics within your own circles! Thank you for tuning in!
Take Your Skull and Cape to Old Barn Taxidermy**
Old Barn Taxidermy Instagram: @oldbarntaxidermy
My personal instagram: @calebleedrake
The Backwoods Instagram: @backwoods_bulletin
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Noel and Lance are back for week 3 of Strut Revival to talk all things wild turkeys!
Follow Noel: @Noel Gandy
Follow Lance: @no_insta_lance
Follow Kent: @first.gen.hunter
The Hunting Heritage Podcast: @huntingheritagepodcast
Facebook:
Noel- facebook.com/gandyoutdoors
Lance- facebook.com/lance.cornelius.3
The Hunting Heritage Podcast: www.facebook.com/thehuntingheritagepodcast
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Dr. Mike Chamberlain is well known and respected expert in the field of wild turkey biology, and I had the unique privilege to spend 90 minutes with him getting my questions answered about our iconic American ground nester. This conversation was very interesting to me and I really can't imagine a better way to conclude turkey week. Enjoy!
Topics Covered:
-What turkeys eat
-The history of turkeys in America
-Turkeys in the presence of american lions, cheetahs, and short faced bears
-Citizen science opportunity of Wild Turkey DNA (click here to participate)
-What turkey hunters do and don't do well
-Habitat loss and degradation in the southeast
-The future outlook for wild turkeys
Order Cat Trax Climbing Sticks
Follow Mike: @wildturkeydoc and @wildturkeydna
Check out Wild Turkey Lab
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake
Follow Noel: @noelgandy
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You!
My Medic use discount code firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
TideWe Use discount code: firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
Optics Planet Use discount code: fgh5 at checkout to save 5%
360 Sportsmen Use discount code: FIRSTGEN15
Camofire
Black Ovis
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
Fox River Socks
Gunskins
Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories
Outdoor Edge
Kuiu Tactical Hunting Apparel
Welcome to Turkey Week! This week we continue the conversation with Roy Holdford and it is all about turkeys! We hear more about the Turkey Van Tour (TVT), Roy's experiences with different subspecies of turkeys, and get a detailed breakdown of his hunt this Spring to South Florida where he worked his tail off for an Osceola! Be sure to check out the hunt on Roy's YouTube channel (link below)! Thank you for tuning in!
-Caleb
Links:
Instagram: @royholdford
Roy's YouTube Channel
The hunt we discuss this episode:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A1k3DfUQffo
Take Your Skull and Cape to Old Barn Taxidermy**
Old Barn Taxidermy Instagram: @oldbarntaxidermy
My personal instagram: @calebleedrake
The Backwoods Instagram: @backwoods_bulletin
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Passionate for the wild turkey is one way to describe Jason Heathcoe. Noel and Lance tackle a broad range of topics this week with the SmallTown Hunting Properties land man and television producer. We get in to shifting turkey seasons, turkey hunting “rules”, past hunts, and plans for the future. It’s a dandy on this week’s episode of Strut Revival!
Follow Jason: @jasonheathcoe
Follow Noel: @Noel Gandy
Follow Lance: @no_insta_lance
Follow Kent: @first.gen.hunter
The Hunting Heritage Podcast: @huntingheritagepodcast
Facebook:
Jason- facebook.com/jasonheathcoe
and
facebook.com/heathcoewithsmalltown
Noel- facebook.com/gandyoutdoors
Lance- facebook.com/lance.cornelius.3
The Hunting Heritage Podcast: www.facebook.com/thehuntingheritagepodcast
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Thomas MLsna is one of the most thoughtful people I have met in the hunting community. He constantly hones his process for not only how he approaches hunting giant whitetail bucks, but he also is constantly tweaking how he manages whitetail hunting properties for himself and his clients to maximize the amount of ecological benefit for his local ecosystems. As a result of his holistic approach he has had incredible success on his own hunting properties, and he has helped transform many of his clients' farms to some of healthiest ecosystems in their regions.
Other topics we discuss:
-Do trail cameras give off high frequency noise that spook deer?
-What is "halfitat"
-Planting invasive species for better hunting opportunities
-Management chores you can do right now
Order Cat Trax Climbing Sticks
Follow Thomas: @the_untamed_ambition and @whitetail_ambition
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake
Follow Noel: @noelgandy
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You!
My Medic use discount code firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
TideWe Use discount code: firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
Optics Planet Use discount code: fgh5 at checkout to save 5%
360 Sportsmen Use discount code: FIRSTGEN15
Camofire
Black Ovis
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
Fox River Socks
Gunskins
Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories
Outdoor Edge
Kuiu Tactical Hunting Apparel
This week we are joined by special guest Roy "Curl" Holdford, he is a full-time outdoors videographer, with his very own Turkey Van Tour on YouTube, he was an intern with The Hunting Public, and is an all around a great person & woodsman. We get into some great topics about his hunting roots with both deer & turkeys, and his time spent with The Hunting Public. I hope you enjoy this episode, tune in next week for part 2!
-Caleb
Links:Instagram: @royholdford
YouTube: Curl Hunts: Turkey Van Tour
Take Your Skull and Cape to Old Barn Taxidermy**
Old Barn Taxidermy Instagram: @oldbarntaxidermy
My personal instagram: @calebleedrake
The Backwoods Instagram: @backwoods_bulletin
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Logan Cooke isn’t just a Pro Bowl NFL player; he’s a hunting and conservation machine as well. Join Noel Gandy and Lance Cornelius as they visit with Logan about his recent success in Hawaii, his plans for the Mississippi turkey season, and a whole lot more on this week’s episode of the Strut Revival!
Instagram:
@logancooke9
YouTube:
Off Days- with Logan Cooke
@offdays-withlogancooke4103
Follow Noel: @Noel Gandy
Follow Lance: @no_insta_lance
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Alex Gruin of the East 2 West Hunts Podcast invited me onto his show discuss some changes being made to their draw system. It's an eye opening conversation that will change how Colorado is hunted going forward.
Check out Alex's Podcast!
Order Cat Trax Climbing Sticks
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake
Follow Noel: @noelgandy
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You!
My Medic use discount code firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
TideWe Use discount code: firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
Optics Planet Use discount code: fgh5 at checkout to save 5%
360 Sportsmen Use discount code: FIRSTGEN15
Camofire
Black Ovis
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
Fox River Socks
Gunskins
Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories
Outdoor Edge
Kuiu Tactical Hunting Apparel
This week we hear an update on how the shed season is going, including some unique shed hunting experiences shared between neighbors. Then we switch gears and discuss some outdoors news from overseas, the Western & North woods of the US. Stay tuned for part 1 with a special guest next week that will lead into the upcoming turkey week on the First Gen Hunter podcast network!
Have a blessed week!
-Caleb
Take Your Skull and Cape to Old Barn Taxidermy**
Old Barn Taxidermy Instagram: @oldbarntaxidermy
My personal instagram: @calebleedrake
The Backwoods Instagram: @backwoods_bulletin
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Upland bird hunting is one of the most exciting ways to hunt. Constant movement, dogs pointing and flushing, and quick shot opportunities that demand the best out of reflexive wingshooters. Ryan Lynton of Southern Indiana joins the show to talk about his journey as a hunter and how he has settled into upland bird hunting as his preferred species. Tune in to hear about Ryan's story following his Brittany named Creek.
Topics discussed:
-Brittanys
-Indiana hunting opportunities
-Learning to hunt
-Quail, Woodcock, Ruffed Grouse & Pheasant hunting
-Conservation of upland habitat
-Having a conservation mindset
Follow Ryan: @followthedog_outdoors
Read Ryan's Writing
Order Cat Trax Climbing Sticks
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake
Follow Noel: @noelgandy
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You!
My Medic use discount code firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
TideWe Use discount code: firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
Optics Planet Use discount code: fgh5 at checkout to save 5%
360 Sportsmen Use discount code: FIRSTGEN15
Camofire
Black Ovis
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
Fox River Socks
Gunskins
Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories
Outdoor Edge
Kuiu Tactical Hunting Apparel
The hunting Community is something special! We can all see this firsthand at events like the Iowa Deer Classic and I encourage you all to go to these types of events. We talk about this in today's episode, as well as the dense topic of bears - attack stories, what is the best defense strategy, and conservation/learning about the species. Ultimately, creativity and collective efforts are what move us forward the most and that is what we hope you get out of this week's episode!
Have a blessed week!
Take Your Skull and Cape to Old Barn Taxidermy**
Old Barn Taxidermy Instagram: @oldbarntaxidermy
My personal instagram: @calebleedrake
The Backwoods Instagram: @backwoods_bulletin
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
-Caleb
Ever dream about hunting Alaska? Yeah, me too. Most of us consider going there for the moose, musk ox and caribou, but Alaska is also a premier destination for hunting predators. All of the biggest and baddest animals on our continent are found in Alaska and my guest Louis Creviston hunts them all.
In this episode we discuss the following topics:
-Close calls in the Alaskan interior
-Bear attacks and charges
-Bigfoot and paranormal occurrences deep in the Alaskan interior
-Wolf trapping and hide value
-Color phase black bears
Follow Louis: @louis.creviston
Order Cat Trax Climbing Sticks
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake
Follow Noel: @noelgandy
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You!
My Medic use discount code firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
TideWe Use discount code: firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
Optics Planet Use discount code: fgh5 at checkout to save 5%
360 Sportsmen Use discount code: FIRSTGEN15
Camofire
Black Ovis
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
Fox River Socks
Gunskins
Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories
Outdoor Edge
Kuiu Tactical Hunting Apparel
On this episode, we dive into a couple news articles from Texas and Columbia, as well as hear a unique survival story. Which brings up the question - do you know the 10 essentials of survival? Tune in to find out! We hope you enjoy and have a blessed week!
-Caleb
Take Your Skull and Cape to Old Barn Taxidermy**
Old Barn Taxidermy Instagram: @oldbarntaxidermy
My personal instagram: @calebleedrake
The Backwoods Instagram: @backwoods_bulletin
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
One of the best realities about hunting is that there are so many avenues to go with it. You can stick with just one or two species and happily hunt them for the rest of your life, or you can chase all kinds of species from other states or even countries. If you choose the latter, you will have to invest many hours into learning how to effectively fill new tags. Thankfully online resources have improved dramatically to lessen the learning curve, and 360 Sportsman is an online class resource to help hunters gain the confidence in chasing after new game species. We (Noel, Alex and Kent) had a great conversation with Taylor discussing hunting in Idaho, conservation issues affecting hunting now and in the future, and all that 360 Sportsman has to offer.
Follow 360 Sportsman: @360sportsman
USE THE DISCOUNT CODE: FIRSTGEN15
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake
Follow Noel: @noelgandy
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You!
My Medic use discount code firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
TideWe Use discount code: firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
Optics Planet Use discount code: fgh5 at checkout to save 5%
Camofire
Black Ovis
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
Fox River Socks
Gunskins
Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories
Outdoor Edge
Kuiu Tactical Hunting Apparel
This week centers around turkeys and getting someone new involved in hunting. Turkey season is a great opportunity to bring someone into the world of the outdoors! Take a listen to inspire your own thoughts on who you could take turkey hunting this Spring and to continue to build excitement for the upcoming season!
Have a blessed week!
-Caleb
Take Your Skull and Cape to Old Barn Taxidermy**
Old Barn Taxidermy Instagram: @oldbarntaxidermy
My personal instagram: @calebleedrake
The Backwoods Instagram: @backwoods_bulletin
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Man am I excited for you to hear this episode. Camron is a hardcore dude out Riggins Idaho where he guides elk and mule deer hunters, trains hunters for long range shooting, and hunts for elk 30 days at a time in the backcountry. He's one of the few people you meet who have seen it all because they have done it all. His story is packed with action, close calls, giant bulls, and a complete devotion to living the only way he knows how in God's creation.
Topics Include
Camron's biggest bull
Solo hunting
How to get water on the mountain when there isn't any
The need for long range shooting
Why Idaho hunters are so tough
Close calls with a grizzly, lion and wolves
Bear defense weapons
Backcountry packs
Salmon River Shooting School
Which calibers are best for long range hunting
Follow Camron: @salmonrivershooting
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake
Follow Noel: @noelgandy
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You!
My Medic use discount code firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
TideWe Use discount code: firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
Optics Planet Use discount code: fgh5 at checkout to save 5%
Camofire
Black Ovis
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
Fox River Socks
Gunskins
Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories
Outdoor Edge
Kuiu Tactical Hunting Apparel
From Wyoming, to Montana, to Idaho and even Minnesota, there are a lot of topics about Elk to discuss these days! We briefly cover a handful of them in today's episode. I hope this week's episode inspires you to dig deeper and learn more about these topics as you dive deeper into the outdoors!
Have a blessed week!
-Caleb
Take Your Skull and Cape to Old Barn Taxidermy**
Old Barn Taxidermy Instagram: @oldbarntaxidermy
My personal instagram: @calebleedrake
The Backwoods Instagram: @backwoods_bulletin
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
This episode is another collaborative effort with Andrew Lukosevic of the Edurhunt Podcast. Andrew interviews me on how I got into shed hunting and the benefits I've enjoyed since doing so. Noel Gandy also makes an appearance at the start of the show to share a wild story he witnessed this week in the deer woods. Enjoy!
Follow Andrew: @endurhunt
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake
Follow Noel: @noelgandy
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You!
My Medic use discount code firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
TideWe Use discount code: firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
Optics Planet Use discount code: fgh5 at checkout to save 5%
Camofire
Black Ovis
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
Fox River Socks
Gunskins
Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories
Outdoor Edge
Kuiu Tactical Hunting Apparel
Description: In this episode we are on a truck ride back from one of the best places on Earth, Old Barn Taxidermy. Joined by Kent Boucher and Noel Gandy, we enjoyed a conversation surrounding hunting seasons and upcoming excitement for finding sheds!
Take Your Skull and Cape to Old Barn Taxidermy
Old Barn Taxidermy Instagram: @oldbarntaxidermy
My personal instagram: @calebleedrake
The Backwoods Instagram: @backwoods_bulletin
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Drake Lamb is a guy who lives in the outdoors. He runs a land management company, films for Midwest Whitetail and other well known hunting shows, and spends most of his free time hunting deer, turkeys and sheds. Drake is also the first guest on the podcast to have completed the elusive Triple Crown!
Other topics include:
-Passing young bucks
-Best place to shed hunt
-Unique shed hunting tactics
-Iowa deer herd health
-Land management
Follow Drake: @dlamb32
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake
Follow Noel: @noelgandy
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You!
My Medic use discount code firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
TideWe Use discount code: firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
Optics Planet Use discount code: fgh5 at checkout to save 5%
Camofire
Black Ovis
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
Fox River Socks
Gunskins
Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories
Outdoor Edge
Kuiu Tactical Hunting Apparel
Description: In this episode we briefly open up the discussion about some of the new legislation that is ever-present in the outdoors world, and lightly begin to speculation and discuss the potential impacts the new tariffs will have on us as outdoors enthusiasts! I hope it gets you thinking! Have a blessed week!
-Caleb
Take Your Skull and Cape to Old Barn Taxidermy
Old Barn Taxidermy Instagram: @oldbarntaxidermy
My personal instagram: @calebleedrake
The Backwoods Instagram: @backwoods_bulletin
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Longtime friend of the podcast, and many time guest Garrett Feik is back on the podcast to talk about his recent elk hunt in Idaho with his dad. The trip involved a 25 mile deep spike camp, riding horses to get there, and a whole lotta elk. Garrett also discusses his 2024 buck, and a giant fresh matched set of sheds that dropped in November!!
This is a great podcast with plenty of exciting stories and a wealth of knowledge shared by Garret.
Follow Garrett: @gfeik77
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake
Follow Noel: @noelgandy
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You!
My Medic use discount code firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
TideWe Use discount code: firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
Optics Planet Use discount code: fgh5 at checkout to save 5%
Camofire
Black Ovis
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
Fox River Socks
Gunskins
Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories
Outdoor Edge
Kuiu Tactical Hunting Apparel
Description: On this episode, Caleb goes over some of the hunting he did in the last month of the deer, pheasant & goose seasons in Illinois & Iowa. One hunt in particular that was special with a young man he has mentored for the last 7 years on his first muzzle loader buck! We hope you enjoy the episode. Have a blessed week!
-Caleb
Josh Sparks is one of the front men at the powerful Midwest Whitetail, and one of most generous people I have met. He joined Noel, Caleb and me to discuss the ups and downs of his most recent deer seasons and the perspectives he has gained along the way.
Follow Josh: @joshuasparksmw
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake
Follow Noel: @noelgandy
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You!
My Medic use discount code firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
TideWe Use discount code: firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
Optics Planet Use discount code: fgh5 at checkout to save 5%
Camofire
Black Ovis
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
Fox River Socks
Gunskins
Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories
Outdoor Edge
Kuiu Tactical Hunting Apparel
Description:
We are back this week with Zeb Cox and get to hear an in-depth hunt breakdown of his viral buck hunt that took place in Vermont. There are so many details, layers of family history in this hunt, culminating with a mature mountain buck charging past Zeb at less than a yard! I am confident you will enjoy this one and be sure to check out the full hunt on his YouTube channel!
Have a blessed week!
-Caleb
Take Your Skull and Cape to Old Barn Taxidermy
Old Barn Taxidermy Instagram: @oldbarntaxidermy
My personal instagram: @calebleedrake
The Backwoods Instagram: @backwoods_bulletin
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Noel stuck to his gun to finish out the season and man did he! This is a great story of patience, perseverance, and redemption. Tune in to celebrate with Noel!
Follow Noel: @noelgandy
Follow Lance: @no_insta_lance
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Jace Elliott is the State Whitetail Biologist for Iowa and repeat guest on this show. He is here to talk about what has been affecting the Iowa deer herd and to what extent they have been affected.
Follow Jace: @jace.elliott
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake
Follow Noel: @noelgandy
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You!
My Medic use discount code firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
TideWe Use discount code: firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
Optics Planet Use discount code: fgh5 at checkout to save 5%
Camofire
Black Ovis
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
Fox River Socks
Gunskins
Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories
Outdoor Edge
Kuiu Tactical Hunting Apparel
Description: This week we have Zeb Cox joining us! We get to know Zeb in this episode and get to hear about his past in hunting, and some of his current strategies when he approaches tracking bucks in the North-Eastern United States. Be sure to tune in next week for the breakdown of a very special and exhilarating hunt in some fresh Vermont mountain snow! I hope you have a blessed week!
-Caleb
Social Media links:
Instagram - @zebcox94
YouTube - Zeb Cox/@Green_Mountain_Hunter
Take Your Skull and Cape to Old Barn Taxidermy
Old Barn Taxidermy Instagram: @oldbarntaxidermy
My personal instagram: @calebleedrake
The Backwoods Instagram: @backwoods_bulletin
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Alex joined me to reflect on our best 3 moments in the outdoors in 2024, our hunting trips planned for 2025 and one goal we have for 2025.
Happy New Year Everyone!
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake
Follow Noel: @noelgandy
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You!
My Medic use discount code firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
TideWe Use discount code: firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
Optics Planet Use discount code: fgh5 at checkout to save 5%
Camofire
Black Ovis
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
Fox River Socks
Gunskins
Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories
Outdoor Edge
Kuiu Tactical Hunting Apparel
We are back this week with our special guest, Martin Chag! He gives us a detailed story of his incredible hunt for a high country muley buck of a lifetime! Be sure to follow Martin on his Instagram and YouTube to see pictures of this deer and the video of the hunt coming soon!
Have a blessed week!
-Caleb
Social Media links:
Instagram: @martin_chag
YouTube: @Martin_Chag
Take Your Skull and Cape to Old Barn Taxidermy
Old Barn Taxidermy Instagram: @oldbarntaxidermy
My personal instagram: @calebleedrake
The Backwoods Instagram: @backwoods_bulletin
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Travis Frank has been one of my favorite hunting media personalities for a long time now. He does a great job telling the story, he hunts hard, he's in it for the right reasons. He wants to be immersed in the ecosystem he is hunting and he wants the best adventure he can find. In this episode Travis shares many of his hunting experiences through the years, how he has included his family in hunting, and his passion for conserving the wild places he loves. Travis also shares some very timely advice for maximizing the end of the pheasant hunting season before it closes.
By the end I think he will be one of your favorite hunting personalities to tune into as well, and you'll understand why I'm proud to call him a friend.
Follow Travis: @travis_t_frank
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake
Follow Noel: @noelgandy
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You!
My Medic use discount code firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
TideWe Use discount code: firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
Optics Planet Use discount code: fgh5 at checkout to save 5%
Camofire
Black Ovis
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
Fox River Socks
Gunskins
Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories
Outdoor Edge
Kuiu Tactical Hunting Apparel
On this week's episode we are thrilled to be joined by Martin Chagnovich! We get to know him and his hunting background, talk about some of his tactics & cover some of the general Western hunting in Utah. We close out the episode beginning to dive into mule deer specifically and begin to set the stage to hear about his hunt for an absolute monster muley buck!
Social Media links:
Instagram: @martin_chag
YouTube: @Martin_Chag
Take Your Skull and Cape to Old Barn Taxidermy
Old Barn Taxidermy Instagram: @oldbarntaxidermy
My personal instagram: @calebleedrake
The Backwoods Instagram: @backwoods_bulletin
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
This is one of the most interesting conversations I had in 2024 and I don't think there is a better way to end the year than sharing it with you. Veteran outdoor writer Pat Durkin joins me to share his take on some of the most tragic tales from the deer woods, and he also shares the fascinating story of hunting the waypoints marking a honey hole for giant mule deer left behind by a dying man to a friend of Pat's. I think by the end of this one you will list Pat as one of your favorite outdoor writers as well.
Read Pat's Work
Follow Pat: @patrickdurkinoutdoors
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake
Follow Noel: @noelgandy
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You!
My Medic use discount code firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
TideWe Use discount code: firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
Optics Planet Use discount code: fgh5 at checkout to save 5%
Camofire
Black Ovis
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
Fox River Socks
Gunskins
Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories
Outdoor Edge
Kuiu Tactical Hunting Apparel
This week we are joined by guest Ethan Stubbs, he is a former intern with Midwest Whitetail, Jared Mills, and Bill Winke. We talk about some of the unique experiences he had in those internships, how one's Faith is closely tied to the outdoors, and get to hear about his personal experience chasing big bucks! I am confident you will enjoy this one!
Have a blessed week & Merry Christmas!
-Caleb
Social media links:
Instagram: @ethan.stubbs_
YouTube: @ethan_stubbs
Take Your Skull and Cape to Old Barn Taxidermy
Old Barn Taxidermy Instagram: @oldbarntaxidermy
My personal instagram: @calebleedrake
The Backwoods Instagram: @backwoods_bulletin
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Enjoy this annual bonus episode to celebrate Christmas with the crew from Meateater's The Element Podcast.
The Significance of Christmas
Merry Christmas!
Chris is back on the show to discuss his incredible 2024 deer season. Chris shot two giant whitetails, and did so within one year of his tree stand accident that left him with a broken back. It's a great story of redemption, grit, and perseverance.
Other Topics Include
-Military service
-The 101st Airborn
-Political allegiances
-Faith
-Being connected to place
Follow Cole: @chrisjanis_kiloterra
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake
Follow Noel: @noelgandy
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You!
My Medic use discount code firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
TideWe Use discount code: firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
Optics Planet Use discount code: fgh5 at checkout to save 5%
Camofire
Black Ovis
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
Fox River Socks
Gunskins
Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories
Outdoor Edge
Kuiu Tactical Hunting Apparel
Description: We dive back into the story of Caleb & Mark's late season Nebraska muzzeloader hunt in this episode. We go over Mark's hunt in detail on this episode and finish up with some closing overall thoughts of the hunt. You can find pictures of the bucks and some of the terrain on our Instagram @backwoods_bulletin. We hope you enjoy and have a blessed week!
-Caleb
Take Your Skull and Cape to Old Barn Taxidermy
Old Barn Taxidermy Instagram: @oldbarntaxidermy
My personal instagram: @calebleedrake
The Backwoods Instagram: @backwoods_bulletin
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Cole Young has killed some incredible deer over the years, all of which come with their own unique story. But no story has been as crazy as this one. Listen in to hear about how to find your buck if it dies in a fast moving river!
Follow Cole: @youngcole120
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake
Follow Noel: @noelgandy
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You!
My Medic use discount code firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
TideWe Use discount code: firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
Optics Planet Use discount code: fgh5 at checkout to save 5%
Camofire
Black Ovis
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
Fox River Socks
Gunskins
Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories
Outdoor Edge
Kuiu Tactical Hunting Apparel
Description:
On this episode we join Caleb & Mark (Caleb's Dad) on their way back from their late season muzzle-loader hunt in Nebraska. They discuss and breakdown the first day of the hunt, which began minutes into driving into their first spot after their arrival! Then the stage is set for day 2 of the hunt, which will air next week in part 2! We hope you enjoy and stay tuned for next week! Have a blessed week!
-Caleb
Take Your Skull and Cape to Old Barn Taxidermy
Old Barn Taxidermy Instagram: @oldbarntaxidermy
My personal instagram: @calebleedrake
The Backwoods Instagram: @backwoods_bulletin
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
This conversation has been a long time coming- Caleb and Kent break down a year of hunting from tree saddles and offer their opinions on several different aspects of the experience. If you are considering a tree saddle you need to hear this conversation.
After the tree saddle conversation finishes Kent and Caleb tell the story of Kent's 2024 Archery Buck Harvest! It's a great story filled with high highs and low lows, but ultimately it has a great ending.
Order a knife from Kickapoo Creek Knife Company!
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake
Follow Noel: @noelgandy
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You!
My Medic use discount code firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
TideWe Use discount code: firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
Optics Planet Use discount code: fgh5 at checkout to save 5%
Camofire
Black Ovis
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
Fox River Socks
Gunskins
Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories
Outdoor Edge
Kuiu Tactical Hunting Apparel
In this episode, Caleb and his Dad (Mark), are on their way to Western Nebraska for a late muzzleloader hunt. They discuss the tradition of gun hunting, re-live one of their first gun deer hunts together, and briefly set the stage for their upcoming hunt in Nebraska. We hope you enjoy and stay safe if you are hitting the woods this week! Have a blessed week!
-Caleb
Take Your Skull and Cape to Old Barn Taxidermy
Old Barn Taxidermy Instagram: @oldbarntaxidermy
My personal instagram: @calebleedrake
The Backwoods Instagram: @backwoods_bulletin
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
November is coming to an end, but there are still bucks cruising and time to capitalize! Noel and Lance talk about Lance's yearly volunteering work for a Wounded Warriors hunt in Missouri, and they also discuss some tactics and perspective when it comes to filling a tag this late in the rut.
Follow Noel: @noelgandy
Follow Lance: @no_insta_lance
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Brad Willey of Big Woods Bucks is back on the show to talk about his 2024 buck! It's a great story of woodsmanship, sound tactics, and good instincts.
Other topics include:
-Scary moments as an Army paratrooper
-Being injured in an IED ambush in Iraq
-Being comfortable with being uncomfortable
-The gear needed for tracking bucks in the rain, snow and heat in the big woods habitat.
Order a knife from Kickapoo Creek Knife Company!
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake
Follow Noel: @noelgandy
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You!
My Medic use discount code firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
TideWe Use discount code: firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
Optics Planet Use discount code: fgh5 at checkout to save 5%
Camofire
Black Ovis
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
Fox River Socks
Gunskins
Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories
Outdoor Edge
Kuiu Tactical Hunting Apparel
This week we are joined by special guest Brent Barnett of Brownfield Ag News! We get to hear of some of his earliest hunting memories and his hunting background. Then we hear of his first ever "rut-cation" and the action-packed week he had in the deer woods, culminating in the harvest of a public land buck!
We hope you enjoy the episode and have a blessed week!
-Caleb
Show note tags:
Instagram: @brent.barnett25
YouTube: Brownfield Ag News
Old Barn Taxidermy Instagram: @oldbarntaxidermy
My personal instagram: @calebleedrake
The Backwoods Instagram: @backwoods_bulletin
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
This is episode contains some devastating news for our boy Noel! But he's keeping his head up, hunting hard and adjusting to this week of the rut, and so should you.
Just keep hunting, just keep hunting, just keep hunting....
Follow Noel: @noelgandy
Follow Lance: @no_insta_lance
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Still holding an unfilled buck tag and stressing as each day of November passes you by? Has the rut come and gone without you, and all you have to look forward to are the scraps of the archery season after gun hunters hit the fields and forests in huge volume? NO! It's still sweet November and as Noel and I describe it, some of the BEST days of November are still ahead of us. Keep your head up, hunt hard, and get ready for your luck to change at any moment! That's what this conversation is all about. Noel and Kent talk about deer behavior in the latter part of November, and how to take advantage of their unique habits during this phase of the season. Kent also tells the story of his early muzzleloader buck harvest that had many ups and downs but ended with a filled tag nonetheless.
Order a knife from Kickapoo Creek Knife Company!
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake
Follow Noel: @noelgandy
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You!
My Medic use discount code firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
TideWe Use discount code: firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
Optics Planet Use discount code: fgh5 at checkout to save 5%
Camofire
Black Ovis
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
Fox River Socks
Gunskins
Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories
Outdoor Edge
Kuiu Tactical Hunting Apparel
I hope you have been having an action-packed deer season! If not, I hope you are able to relate to this episode and that it is thought-provoking as you analyze your season thus far. EHD and the longer-lasting effects of it, as well as moon phases relating to deer movement are discussed in this episode. I hope it gets you thinking and helps you grow as an outdoorsman/woman! I hope you have a blessed week!
-Caleb
Old Barn Taxidermy Instagram: @oldbarntaxidermy
My personal instagram: @calebleedrake
The Backwoods Instagram: @backwoods_bulletin
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Check out another weekly installment of rut defining conversation. This week Noel and Lance discuss Lance's buck harvest, hot doe behavior, and online trolls.
Follow Noel: @noelgandy
Follow Lance: @no_insta_lance
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
I love hearing first gen hunter stories. Of course many aspects of these stories have common themes, but they are also quite different in many ways. For Jeff, hunting elk and mule deer out West has been the areas where he has poured much of his hunting time and resources.
Order a knife from Kickapoo Creek Knife Company!
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You!
My Medic use discount code firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
TideWe Use discount code: firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
Optics Planet Use discount code: fgh5 at checkout to save 5%
Camofire
Black Ovis
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
Fox River Socks
Gunskins
Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories
Outdoor Edge
Kuiu Tactical Hunting Apparel
On this episode, Caleb highlights the top 4 States that have the most public land for whitetail hunting, they might surprise you! And it also might shock you how affordable they are to hunt! Then Caleb goes over some big bucks that have been harvested this Fall and some of the details of those stories. We hope you enjoy this episode! Have a blessed week!
-Caleb
Old Barn Taxidermy Instagram: @oldbarntaxidermy
My personal instagram: @calebleedrake
The Backwoods Instagram: @backwoods_bulletin
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Noel and Lance are back with some recap action from the second week of November and both are excited for what theup coming week will have to offer- It's a great day to be in the deer woods folks!
Follow Noel: @noelgandy
Follow Lance: @no_insta_lance
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
We made it there and back! I completed my first elk hunt and I'm here to share what I learned, experienced, and survived in the mountains of Colorado. It was a trip that I'll remember for the rest of my life. Tune in to be inspired to take on your own adventure!
Order a knife from Kickapoo Creek Knife Company!
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You!
My Medic use discount code firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
TideWe Use discount code: firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
Optics Planet Use discount code: fgh5 at checkout to save 5%
Camofire
Black Ovis
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
Fox River Socks
Gunskins
Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories
Outdoor Edge
Kuiu Tactical Hunting Apparel
On this episode, we cover some new articles from the far South of Florida, to the North of Montana, and hear about some unfortunate poaching & trespassing news within the Midwest. I hope you enjoy and are getting out in the woods sometime this week!
-Caleb
Old Barn Taxidermy Instagram: @oldbarntaxidermy
My personal instagram: @calebleedrake
The Backwoods Instagram: @backwoods_bulletin
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Welcome to the first episode of The Rut Revival Podcast hosted by Noel Gandy and Lance Cornelius. Noel and Lance will be on the show every Sunday for the month of November to help you through the highs and lows of the whitetail rut.
Follow Noel: @noelgandy
Follow Lance: @no_insta_lance
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
It's here! It's time to head out for our elk hunting trip. Alex, Darin, Caleb and Kent sit down to talk hunting philosophy and discipline as we look forward to a week on the mountain hunting elk. Find a way to say yes, and go fulfill your own hunting dreams!
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You!
My Medic use discount code firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
TideWe Use discount code: firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
Optics Planet Use discount code: fgh5 at checkout to save 5%
Camofire
Black Ovis
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
Fox River Socks
Gunskins
Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories
Outdoor Edge
Kuiu Tactical Hunting Apparel
This episode is a complete walk-through of the hunt! We dive right back where we left off last week into the moment of the hunt in which Caleb lays eyes upon the largest Whitetail deer he has ever seen! Caleb gives all the details of the buck's movement, the shot, the recovery, and all of the thoughts and emotions going on in-between. We hope you enjoy and have a blessed week!
-Caleb
See the film of Caleb's hunt!
Old Barn Taxidermy Instagram: @oldbarntaxidermy
My personal instagram: @calebleedrake
The Backwoods Instagram: @backwoods_bulletin
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
The best broadheads Caleb and I have shot have been SEVR mechanical heads. Caleb and I had the privilege of sitting down with KC Davies to talk about SEVRs genesis story, the innovation they include in their broadheads and some of the incredible animals that have been harvested with the. KC also talks about some of his own hunting experiences making this an excellent listen.
Follow KC: @bowhunterkc
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You!
My Medic use discount code firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
TideWe Use discount code: firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
Optics Planet Use discount code: fgh5 at checkout to save 5%
Camofire
Black Ovis
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
Fox River Socks
Gunskins
Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories
Outdoor Edge
Kuiu Tactical Hunting Apparel
On this edition of the Backwoods Bulletin, Caleb discusses the backstory of his recent giant buck that he harvested on a short trip back to his home State of Illinois. He goes way back to his hunting roots, and brings that all the way to the first moment he laid eyes upon the largest deer he has ever seen...tune in for this week and next week to hear the rest of the story of this deer! Have a blessed week!
-Caleb
Old Barn Taxidermy Instagram: @oldbarntaxidermy
My personal instagram: @calebleedrake
The Backwoods Instagram: @backwoods_bulletin
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Good hunters are constantly upgrading their tactics each season as they gain new skills and knowledge. One of the more advanced tactics is adjusting to thermal differences that create air drafts and currents which move a hunter's scent in ways that could get him busted by a nearby deer. Greg of Whitetail Partners is an expert at reading and adjusting to thermal changes and he joined the show to share some of his knowledge on this, and other high level deer hunting tactics.
Follow Greg: @greg_whitetail_partners
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You!
My Medic use discount code firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
TideWe Use discount code: firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
Optics Planet Use discount code: fgh5 at checkout to save 5%
Camofire
Black Ovis
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
Fox River Socks
Gunskins
Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories
Outdoor Edge
Kuiu Tactical Hunting Apparel
On this episode we have special guest, Alex Gruin, from East2West Hunts reviewing a couple predator attacks, discussing Prop 127 in Colorado, and announcing a new part of his company! We hope you enjoy and have a blessed week!
-Caleb
Show note links:
Instagram: @east2westhunts
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@east2westhunts
East2WestHunts Podcast:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/east-2-west-hunts/id1773589615
https://open.spotify.com/show/0HINxcH5R6Y3u1HUIy3n1w?si=b602e73c31574482
Old Barn Taxidermy Instagram: @oldbarntaxidermy
My personal instagram: @calebleedrake
The Backwoods Instagram: @backwoods_bulletin
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Cooking wild game is one of the best outcomes of hunting and fishing. It's the falling action to a great story that takes on its own form with each time we enter the field. The problem is most people do not understand how to maximize the game meat they harvest. Thankfully some extremely creative culinary experts in the hunting community such as Danielle Prewett have provided us with some great ideas for making the most of the meat we harvest in the field. Her newly released book titled Meateater's Wild + Whole Cookbook is loaded with recipes that match each season of the year.
Order The Cookbook
Follow Danielle: @danielleprewett
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You!
My Medic use discount code firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
TideWe Use discount code: firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
Optics Planet Use discount code: fgh5 at checkout to save 5%
Camofire
Black Ovis
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
Fox River Socks
Gunskins
Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories
Outdoor Edge
Kuiu Tactical Hunting Apparel
On this episode Caleb shares about the start of the hunting season and the excitement that surrounds it while touching on some tips for the rut, and tracking your a deer if you are not 100% on where you hit it. This episode also includes a couple handfuls of odd hunting laws that are currently in the United States, and finally the new Iowa black crappie State Record and Michigan black bear State record are discussed!
We hope you enjoy and have a blessed week!
Old Barn Taxidermy Instagram: @oldbarntaxidermy
My personal instagram: @calebleedrake
The Backwoods Instagram: @backwoods_bulletin
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Garrett is a member of the Meateater team, a lifelong Montanan, and a great hunter. Garrett joined the show to talk tactics with shooting in the field, and how to have a successful elk rifle season. It's one of those conversations that will make you rethink your approach to hunting.
Topics Include
-Shooting tactics
-Hunting the Yellowstone Buffer Zone
-The history of the West
-How to kill elk
-How not to kill elk
-Gun hunting vs bowhunting
Follow Garrett: @garrettblong
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You!
My Medic use discount code firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
TideWe Use discount code: firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
Optics Planet Use discount code: fgh5 at checkout to save 5%
Camofire
Black Ovis
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
Fox River Socks
Gunskins
Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories
Outdoor Edge
Kuiu Tactical Hunting Apparel
On this episode we jump back about a month and a half to the night that Iowa's tags open for purchase online! One of my best friends and founder of First Gen Hunter, Kent Boucher, joins as we discuss many topics relating to deer season including the tags we are purchasing for this season, updates to our arrow setups, food plots & habitat for deer, shed hunting, and our hopes/goals for this season! We hope you enjoy and have a blessed week!
- Caleb
Old Barn Taxidermy Instagram: @oldbarntaxidermy
My personal instagram: @calebleedrake
The Backwoods Instagram: @backwoods_bulletin
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Deer hunting is the most common thread in the fabric of American hunting culture, and once you've had a good taste of it, it's easy to see why that is. But just as all other enjoyable pursuits have become commercialized so has deer hunting. So much so that sometimes it's simplest components that make it such a great part of the human experience are lost within the market driven perspectives, products, and trends. My good friend Doug Duren joined me to discuss this reality, and provide his insight on the issue.
Topics Include
-Historical view of Deer Hunting
-CWD
-Behind the scenes information from Meateater
-Sharing The Land
-Hunting Access
-Conservation
Follow Doug: @dougduren
Sign Up For Sharing The Land
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You!
My Medic use discount code firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
TideWe Use discount code: firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
Optics Planet Use discount code: fgh5 at checkout to save 5%
Camofire
Black Ovis
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
Fox River Socks
Gunskins
Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories
Outdoor Edge
Kuiu Tactical Hunting Apparel
This week Caleb sits down with one of his best friends, Dillon, discussing summer fishing and review a recent article on the subject. They also share what they have learned with planting 5 different food plots leading into this deer season and some things learned. To finish the episode, we hear about the biggest buck Dillon has seen while in the field and hear about best practices when seeking permission to hunt a farmers land, from a farmer! We hope you enjoy and have a blessed week!
-Caleb
Old Barn Taxidermy Instagram: @oldbarntaxidermy
My personal instagram: @calebleedrake
The Backwoods Instagram: @backwoods_bulletin
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Andrew is a friend and fellow podcaster who has taken on hunting as a first gen hunter. After being contacted multiple times on how to hunt with a muzzleloader Andrew and I decided to host a podcast together to air on both of our feeds to help others learn how to hunt successfully with a muzzleloader.
Follow Andrew: @endurhunt
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You!
My Medic use discount code firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
TideWe Use discount code: firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
Optics Planet Use discount code: fgh5 at checkout to save 5%
Camofire
Black Ovis
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
Fox River Socks
Gunskins
Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories
Outdoor Edge
Kuiu Tactical Hunting Apparel
Backwoods is here with another dose of outdoor news to help you stay in the loop on what's happening around the country.
Old Barn Taxidermy Instagram: @oldbarntaxidermy
My personal instagram: @calebleedrake
The Backwoods Instagram: @backwoods_bulletin
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Adam is a goat herdsman who uses his goat herd to restore native habitat throughout the midwest by grazing down competition from invasive plants. Our passion for conserving prairie ecosystems is what helped us cross paths which is when I found out that Adam loves hunting doves. He recently purchased an outfitted dove hunt in Argentina, the promised land of great dove hunting, and he joined me on the show to discuss his experiences.
Topics Include:
-Whitetail land management with "goatscaping"
-Number of doves, dove hunters, and days hunting doves in the US
-Number of shells spent per bagged dove
-Purchasing hunting trips at conservation banquets
-The ecosystems of Argentina
- Wearing out shotguns
-The skill of the "bird boys"
Follow Adam: @iowa_kiko_goats
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You!
My Medic use discount code firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
TideWe Use discount code: firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
Optics Planet Use discount code: fgh5 at checkout to save 5%
Camofire
Black Ovis
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
Fox River Socks
Gunskins
Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories
Outdoor Edge
Kuiu Tactical Hunting Apparel
Follow Eric on Facebook
Eric's Website
Old Barn Taxidermy Instagram: @oldbarntaxidermy
Caleb's Instagram: @calebleedrake
The Backwoods Instagram: @backwoods_bulletin
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
In this episode Kent and Alex interview Jeremy Dinsmore of the Antler Up Podcast to dig into the strategy of saddle hunting. Saddle hunting is the most ultralight method of mobile hunting, but the learning curve seems to be a barrier for many hunters. Jeremy breaks down the how and why of saddle hunting and by the end of listening I think you will feel ready to give it a try. I know I do.
Follow Jeremy: @antler_up_outdoors
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You!
My Medic use discount code firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
TideWe Use discount code: firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
Optics Planet Use discount code: fgh5 at checkout to save 5%
Camofire
Black Ovis
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
Fox River Socks
Gunskins
Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories
Outdoor Edge
Kuiu Tactical Hunting Apparel
Caleb is joined by his wife Stacie to discuss three topics in the hunting world. What gun dog breed is best, the differences between white and red oaks, and a new controversial law being introduced to youth and disabled deer seasons in Michigan in 2025.
Old Barn Taxidermy Instagram: @oldbarntaxidermy
My personal instagram: @calebleedrake
The Backwoods Instagram: @backwoods_bulletin
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Jake Hofer is one of the nicest guys you meet. Beyond that he is a brilliant businessman, a conservationist, and a really good deer hunter. In this conversation we discuss his previous deer season, what's been going on with trail cam bans, his recent acquisition of Whitetail Master Academy.
Other Topics Include
-Hunting and social media
-The slippery slope of limiting hunting rights
-The best use of trail cams.
Follow Jake: @jakehofer
Follow Whitetail Master Academy: @whitetailmasteracademy
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You!
My Medic use discount code firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
TideWe Use discount code: firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
Optics Planet Use discount code: fgh5 at checkout to save 5%
Camofire
Black Ovis
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
Fox River Socks
Gunskins
Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories
Outdoor Edge
Kuiu Tactical Hunting Apparel
Welcome to the first episode of The Backwoods Bulletin Podcast hosted by Caleb Drake!
In this episode Caleb is joined by Sam Soholt a hunter and conservationist who has spent his career raising money and awareness for conservation efforts through his business Public Land Tees.
Follow Sam: @samsoholt
Follow Public Land Tees: @publiclandtees
Follow The Backwoods Bulletin: @backwoods_bulletin
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The Backwoods Bulletin & First Gen Hunter Podcasts Sent You!
The more deer seasons I get under my belt, the more I realize how important it is to hunt over the most recent intel possible. Mobile hunting, or run and gun hunting as some call it, has been proven to be the most effective means to achieve this. I have used some mobile hang and hunt tactics in the past, and have often felt overwhelmed by the work it takes to do it effectively. Jake Lishen of The Land Limited has perfected his hang and hunt approach over many seasons of hunting almost exclusively in this manner. He Joined Alex and me to talk about how he approaches his hunts. There are some great tips in here that I can't wait to apply myself.
Other Topics
-Finding a job you love
-Woodsmanship
-Deer are different across the country
-Manicured deer properties vs mobile hunting on public land
Follow Jake: @thelishen
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You!
My Medic use discount code firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
TideWe Use discount code: firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
Optics Planet Use discount code: fgh5 at checkout to save 5%
Camofire
Black Ovis
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
Fox River Socks
Gunskins
Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories
Outdoor Edge
Kuiu Tactical Hunting Apparel
Caleb joins me for a live episode to discuss his new podcast that will launch on this feed called "The Backwoods Bulletin." We discuss some of his upcoming guests along with our hopes and plans for the upcoming hunting season.
Follow The Backwoods Bulletin: @backwoods_bulletin
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You!
My Medic use discount code firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
TideWe Use discount code: firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
Optics Planet Use discount code: fgh5 at checkout to save 5%
Camofire
Black Ovis
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
Fox River Socks
Gunskins
Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories
Outdoor Edge
Kuiu Tactical Hunting Apparel
This is one of the all time best conversations I've ever recorded. Alex and I had the privilege of interviewing Anthony Williams a hunting and fishing guide who has hunted most of the United States. Anthony grew up extremely poor and in very challenging circumstances but worked very hard to achieve the life he lives today as a hunting and fishing guide.
Topics Include
-Growing up around racism
-Why there aren't a lot of black hunters
-Mental Toughness
-Grizzly Defense
-Hunting Alaska
Follow Anthony: @completeoutdoors
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You!
Camofire
TideWe Use promo code: firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
Black Ovis
My Medic use promo code firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
Fox River Socks
Gunskins
Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories
Outdoor Edge
Kuiu Tactical Hunting Apparel
I'm joined live by my good friends Tony Allen and Brent Barnett immediately following a 90 minute archery practice session. We discuss our shooting, the our previous deer seasons and our hopes for the upcoming year.
Other Topics Included
-Bucks that got away
-The good old days of deer hunting in Iowa
-Shooting nice bows
-Balancing hunting time with family life
Follow Brent: @brent.barnett25
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You!
Camofire
TideWe Use promo code: firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
Black Ovis
My Medic use promo code firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
Fox River Socks
Gunskins
Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories
Outdoor Edge
Kuiu Tactical Hunting Apparel
This was such a good pheasant hunting conversation with Nick Martin. Nick explains how he came up with his quest, as well as what he has noticed about the quality of hunting experiences available throughout the state of Iowa, and how many birds he still has to bag.
Follow Nick: @iowa_birdchaser
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You!
Camofire
TideWe Use promo code: firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
Black Ovis
My Medic use promo code firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
Fox River Socks
Gunskins
Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories
Outdoor Edge
Kuiu Tactical Hunting Apparel
Our friend "John," yep the special ops sniper, is back on this episode! He recently paid me a visit to coach me up on how to shoot long distances as well as how to be most effective with my predator defense pistol. John shares much of the coaching he gave me as well as plenty of other tips that will make you better with handling your shooting irons.
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You!
Camofire
TideWe Use promo code: firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
Black Ovis
My Medic use promo code firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
Fox River Socks
Gunskins
Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories
Outdoor Edge
Kuiu Tactical Hunting Apparel
Sam is one of the people that always brightens your day. His experiences are some of the deepest you'll find, and the stories and humor from those experiences will draw anyone in. But beyond that, it's Sam's honesty that tells the best story. He is exactly who he always is. He spares no detail and in the end you understand him better, and you can see how his take on life can help you improve your own. This was a great conversation that Caleb and I were privileged to share with Sam.
We discuss business, hunting and the outdoors, hunting Africa, taxidermy and finishing life strong.
Follow Old Barn: @oldbarntaxidermy
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You!
Camofire
TideWe Use promo code: firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
Black Ovis
My Medic use promo code firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
Fox River Socks
Gunskins
Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories
Outdoor Edge
Kuiu Tactical Hunting Apparel
James Jean is one of the most incredible trick shot artists I've ever seen. Trad bows, compounds, slingshots, atlatls, bb guns, and even fishing poles are his tools he uses to pull off incredibly difficult and entertaining feats of accuracy. In this podcast we talk about his journey to becoming a trick shot artist, his background in hunting, and plenty of tips for improving accuracy.
Follow James: @jamesjeantrickshots
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You!
Camofire
TideWe Use promo code: firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
Black Ovis
My Medic use promo code firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
Fox River Socks
Gunskins
Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories
Outdoor Edge
Kuiu Tactical Hunting Apparel
There's a lot going on in Colorado for hunters these days and there was just some big news that was released last week about nonresident hunters being able to buy over the counter elk tags in Colorado. Alex and I break this down along with a host of other topics.
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex (also on GoWild)
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake (also on GoWild)
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You!
Camofire
TideWe Use promo code: firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
Black Ovis
My Medic use promo code firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
Fox River Socks
Gunskins
Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories
Outdoor Edge
Kuiu Tactical Hunting Apparel
The first ever cohost on The First Gen Hunter Podcast was my buddy Brandon Martin of The Hunt Fish Life. Brandon and I have long dreamed about buying our own pieces of ground to manage for hunting opportunities, and Brandon has finally done it! He purchased a 40 acre piece of ground in his home state of Delaware where his family tree has been planted for over 400 years! Talk about being connected to a place! Brandon walked me through the search for a good hunting property, the finances for buying one, and the features he loves the most about his new place to hunt. It's a great conversation that makes a dream most of have feel more attainable.
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex (also on GoWild)
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake (also on GoWild)
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You!
Camofire
TideWe Use promo code: firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
Black Ovis
My Medic use promo code firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
Fox River Socks
Gunskins
Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories
Outdoor Edge
Kuiu Tactical Hunting Apparel
Judd McCullum is my brother from another mother. It's crazy to me how much we are interested in the same types of curiosities. In this episode Judd breaks down his recent fishing trip adventures in one of the most pristine wilderness areas in North America, as well as the recent controversy surrounding the Illinois Bobcat Hunting Season. This is a great one where we all come away better by listening to what Judd has to say.
Follow Judd: @juddmccullum
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex (also on GoWild)
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake (also on GoWild)
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You!
Camofire
Black Ovis
My Medic use promo code firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
Fox River Socks
Gunskins
Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories
Outdoor Edge
Kuiu Tactical Hunting Apparel
Jake Debow of New England Naturals is an authority on trapping. He builds his life around the outdoors and spends much of his time hunting, but trapping is the thing he is known for. I had the privilege to sit down and learn from Jake about the trapper lifestyle- its history, its current popularity and where it's headed in the future. It truly was one of my favorite interviews I've recorded in a while, and I think Jake's perspectives will draw you in as well.
Follow Jake: @newenglandnaturals
Subscribe to Jake's YouTube Channel
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex (also on GoWild)
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake (also on GoWild)
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You!
Camofire
Black Ovis
My Medic use promo code firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
Fox River Socks
Gunskins
Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories
Outdoor Edge
Kuiu Tactical Hunting Apparel
Jacob Albaugh is back on the show to discuss his recent bear hunt in Idaho, as well as a free hunt valued at $30k that you can win! Alex also joined in the show to discuss the recent anti-hunting legislation being proposed around the country and specifically in Colorado.
Sign Up with HOWL
Follow Jacob: @theprimaldad
Enter to win the Free Hunt
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex (also on GoWild)
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake (also on GoWild)
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You!
Camofire
Black Ovis
My Medic use promo code firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
Fox River Socks
Gunskins
Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories
Outdoor Edge
Kuiu Tactical Hunting Apparel
Riley Rozendaal is one of the most interesting people I know. In his early 20s was brave enough to teach himself how to raise dermestid beetle colonies to take on taxidermy work cleaning skulls for euro mounts, but even more impressive than that, Riley started his own bison ranch. This episode features conversation around what it takes to maintain a dermestid colony, and what to expect from them for cleaning skulls. We also talk about how Riley got into bison ranching, and the many challenges that come with raising 1500+ pound animals. Finally we wrap the conversation talking about Riley's multiple year pursuit of a giant old buck.
Follow Riley: @iowaprairiebison
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex (also on GoWild)
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake (also on GoWild)
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You!
Camofire
Black Ovis
My Medic use promo code firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
Fox River Socks
Gunskins
Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories
Outdoor Edge
Kuiu Tactical Hunting Apparel
In my opinion Sam Lungren is one of the most intelligent voices in the outdoor space. He has an abundance of experience from all over the world and the drive to always explore more. From working on a commercial fishing boat in Alaska, to catching some of the most exotic fish in South America as well as hunting across the American West, Sam has a game bag filled with stories that will inspire you to tackle your own larger than life adventures.
Hererra V. Wyoming coverage by Sam
Follow Sam: @samlungrenmedia
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex (also on GoWild)
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake (also on GoWild)
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You!
Camofire
Black Ovis
My Medic use promo code firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
Fox River Socks
Gunskins
Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories
Outdoor Edge
Kuiu Tactical Hunting Apparel
Breaking news on Pickin' Bones!
Love you all.
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex (also on GoWild)
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake (also on GoWild)
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You!
Camofire
Black Ovis
My Medic use promo code firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
Fox River Socks
Gunskins
Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories
Outdoor Edge
Kuiu Tactical Hunting Apparel
James Doanes is an American Hunter who has been pursuing his dreams of tagging every huntable big game animal in his home state of Colorado. So far his quest has yielded a bull moose, an antelope, a bull elk, and most recently a rocky mountain bighorn sheep. This is an excellent interview with a very thoughtful hunter who has done what it takes to become an excellent hunter.
Follow James: @redemption.hunting
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex (also on GoWild)
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake (also on GoWild)
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You!
Camofire
Black Ovis
My Medic use promo code firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
Fox River Socks
Gunskins
Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories
Outdoor Edge
Kuiu Tactical Hunting Apparel
It's been a good turkey season so far, but it's been even better for my good friend Caleb!
Here's the story of his success!
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex (also on GoWild)
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake (also on GoWild)
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Spartan Forge
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You!
Camofire
Black Ovis
My Medic use promo code firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
Fox River Socks
Gunskins
Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories
Outdoor Edge
Kuiu Tactical Hunting Apparel
Rick and Brad are some of the most hardcore hunters I know. Both of them are Big Woods Bucks team members and both are expert buck trackers from New England. We jump all over the place on this episode as we discuss flying with guns, hunting all over the country, and things that make it difficult to hunt.
Follow Rick: @rick_labbe_hunter
Follow Brad: @nh_neverquitbucktracker
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex (also on GoWild)
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake (also on GoWild)
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Spartan Forge
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You!
Camofire
Black Ovis
My Medic use promo code firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
Fox River Socks
Gunskins
Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories
Outdoor Edge
Kuiu Tactical Hunting Apparel
Nate Dodson joins me to discuss this issue from a new angle. He makes some great points I wouldn't have thought of, and my perspective on the matter has shifted somewhat after our conversation. Yours might as well.
Follow Nate on GoWild: @natedodson
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex (also on GoWild)
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake (also on GoWild)
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Spartan Forge
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You!
Camofire
Black Ovis
My Medic use promo code firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
Fox River Socks
Gunskins
Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories
Outdoor Edge
Kuiu Tactical Hunting Apparel
Heath Rayfield is without question the best turkey hunter I know. As a long time guide, and as an always tagged out hunter he sets the bar for what it means to be a turkey hunter. In this episode Heath talks about tactics for hunting different times of the day, different times of the season, the best weather conditions for tagging turkeys, and he even offers up advice on how to hunt Merriams and Rios as well. If you still have a turkey tag to fill this season, you will definitely want to tune in!
Follow Heath: @heathrayfield
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex (also on GoWild)
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake (also on GoWild)
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Spartan Forge
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You!
Camofire
Black Ovis
My Medic use promo code firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
Fox River Socks
Gunskins
Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories
Outdoor Edge
Kuiu Tactical Hunting Apparel
Over the weekend there was a ton of buzz about two hunters who some sources claimed died of CJD, the human equivalent to CWD after eating meat from infected deer. This was very alarming of course, except that isn't what the original study actually said happened. This was a case of mass hysteria coming from a very limited amount of data that showed no known causation. Here's my take on the situation. Don't be alarmed.
The study from the Neurology Journal
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex (also on GoWild)
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake (also on GoWild)
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Spartan Forge
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You!
Camofire
Black Ovis
My Medic use promo code firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
Fox River Socks
Gunskins
Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories
Outdoor Edge
Kuiu Tactical Hunting Apparel
Turkeys are great, but they ain't the only thing to hunt this spring- bears are also on the menu. Most folks view bear hunting as a secondary hunting option, but I'm here to tell you that after you lend your hand to hunting bruins you will be hooked for life. Travis Adair has done just that, and in fact bear hunting is main hunting pursuit. But filling a bear tag is much easier said than done. They require a lot miles, a lot of glassing time, and favorable hunting conditions. Travis is joined me and Alex to discuss how he gets it done.
Follow Travis: @precision_bear_hunter
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex (also on GoWild)
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake (also on GoWild)
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Spartan Forge
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You!
Camofire
Black Ovis
My Medic use promo code firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
Fox River Socks
Gunskins
Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories
Outdoor Edge
Kuiu Tactical Hunting Apparel
Partners of Scott County Watersheds worked with Ducks Unlimited to successfully acquire $8 million in a grant to help landowners in Scott County Iowa incorporate water quality improvement projects on their land. This is a huge win for the local residents, as well as hunters who will benefit from healthier game, and more habitat. This interview features a handful of folks who have participated in making this grant happen (Carter Amundsen, Mike Paustian, Jena Herrick)
Join Partners of Scott County Watersheds
Join Ducks Unlimited
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex (also on GoWild)
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake (also on GoWild)
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Spartan Forge
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You!
Camofire
Black Ovis
My Medic use promo code firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
Fox River Socks
Gunskins
Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories
Outdoor Edge
Kuiu Tactical Hunting Apparel
Caleb and I just spent an awesome few days in the Sandhills region of Nebraska looking for sheds with our good friend Nate Dodson. Nate is a cattle rancher who lives his life very close to the land. He is an avid deer, turkey and (when he draws a tag) elk hunter. He hunts turkeys all around the country, but most of his hunting takes place on the ranch where he grew up. The three of us recorded this episode live and late into the night after a full day of picking up sheds. The conversation jumps all over the place from shed hunting to Nebraska's wealth of hunting opportunities to wildlife management practices and collaring mountain lions. It's an excellent conversation that I can't wait to have again in the future.
Follow Nate on GoWild: @Nate Dodson
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex (also on GoWild)
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake (also on GoWild)
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Spartan Forge
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You!
Camofire
Black Ovis
My Medic use promo code firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
Fox River Socks
Gunskins
Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories
Outdoor Edge
Kuiu Tactical Hunting Apparel
A conversation that is gaining some buzz lately is hunter land access availability. Some hunters think this is a major problem in hunting and even go as far as saying new hunters should not be recruited into the hunting community. Alex and I weighed in on this hot button issue.
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex (also on GoWild)
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake (also on GoWild)
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Spartan Forge
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You!
Camofire
Black Ovis
My Medic use promo code firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
Fox River Socks
Gunskins
Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories
Outdoor Edge
Kuiu Tactical Hunting Apparel
Kaleb is one of those people who lives outdoors. From his land management business and hunting whiteails to putting miles in shed hunting and scouting, Kaleb logs more hours outside than the vast majority of people I know. Kaleb's connection to the land has helped him become an expert whitetail hunter and the buck he killed in the 2023 archery season serves as the best evidence for this. Tune in as we talk about gaining hunting permission, EHD, locating target bucks, and hunting small pieces of habitat.
Video of Kaleb's 2023 Giant Buck Harvest
Follow Kaleb: @kaleb.greiner
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex (also on GoWild)
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake (also on GoWild)
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Spartan Forge
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You!
Camofire
Black Ovis
My Medic use promo code firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
Fox River Socks
Gunskins
Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories
Outdoor Edge
Kuiu Tactical Hunting Apparel
This is part 2 of my conversation with Jace Elliott regarding the health of the Iowa Deer Herd following the difficult 2023 hunting season.
Follow Jace: @jace.elliott
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex (also on GoWild)
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake (also on GoWild)
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Spartan Forge
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You!
Camofire
Black Ovis
My Medic use promo code firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
Fox River Socks
Gunskins
Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories
Outdoor Edge
Kuiu Tactical Hunting Apparel
Patrick Durkin is one of my favorite outdoor writers. He cares about the details, and finds the humor in almost all stories, and has been a great inspiration to me as a fellow outdoor writer. In this conversation I thoroughly enjoyed hearing some of the wild hunting and fishing stories Pat has covered through the years, talking about Pat's successful elk hunts from his tree stand, and discussing some of the issues surrounding hunting and conservation.
Follow Pat: @patrickdurkinoutdoors
Check Out Pat's Website
The Neil LaFave Story Part 1
The Neil LaFave Story Part 2
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex (also on GoWild)
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake (also on GoWild)
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Spartan Forge
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You!
Camofire
Black Ovis
My Medic use promo code firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
Fox River Socks
Gunskins
Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories
Outdoor Edge
Kuiu Tactical Hunting Apparel
It was a strange year of deer hunting here in the glorious whitetail state of Iowa. EHD outbreaks all over the place, extreme drought, and very warm temperatures well into the rut. All of these things left me with a lot of questions and Jace is here to help answer them.
Follow Jace: @jace.elliott
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex (also on GoWild)
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake (also on GoWild)
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Spartan Forge
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You!
Camofire
Black Ovis
My Medic use promo code firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
Fox River Socks
Gunskins
Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories
Outdoor Edge
Kuiu Tactical Hunting Apparel
Chris Janis is a retired veteran who has shifted gears to selling land in the heart of Whitetail country. Chris talks about his experience learning to hunt deer all around the country, what it was like growing up in Florida, and his military experience that includes a hair raising ghost story. Chris also talks about his recent fall from his tree stand this past season and how he has recovered and plans to continue hunting. It's a great interview that will inspire you and make you wish Chris was your friend.
Follow Chris: @chrisjanis_kiloterra
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex (also on GoWild)
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake (also on GoWild)
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Spartan Forge
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You!
Camofire
Black Ovis
My Medic use promo code firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
Fox River Socks
Gunskins
Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories
Outdoor Edge
Kuiu Tactical Hunting Apparel
My brother-in-law and I hit a large property he has permission to hunt this coming fall. We were hoping to find sheds, but ended up scouting the property for his fall hunts more than we looked for sheds. It was a great time and Ben has some good insights on the experience and the advantage of Spartan Forge to share from our trip.
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex (also on GoWild)
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake (also on GoWild)
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Spartan Forge
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You!
Camofire
Black Ovis
My Medic use promo code firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
Fox River Socks
Gunskins
Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories
Outdoor Edge
Kuiu Tactical Hunting Apparel
Wisconsin has held the status as the quintessential sportsman state pretty much since outdoor content has been printed, and few folks have as good of an understanding on that the scene as Pierce Nelles. Pierce is a fly fishing guide, avid hunter, and host of The Wisconsin Sportsman Podcast. Tune in to hear about the Wisconsin trout program, deer herd management, and a handful of other topics that are painting the picture for the great outdoors in Wisconsin.
Follow Pierce: @piercenelles
Follow The Wisconsin Sportsman Podcast: @thewisconsinsportsmanpod
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex (also on GoWild)
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake (also on GoWild)
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Spartan Forge
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You!
Camofire
Black Ovis
My Medic use promo code firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
Fox River Socks
Gunskins
Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories
Outdoor Edge
Kuiu Tactical Hunting Apparel
For those of us who can do some habitat work, and for those of us who dream about owning our own piece of ground that we can improve for hunting opportunities, knowing where to start can be one of the biggest challenges. This episode aims to help get the ball rolling on some land management chores that can be done right now. Here is a list of things mentioned in this conversation:
-
Cut Shooting Lanes and Travel Trails for Deer and Hunters
-
Get a TSI plan from a forester and start the work
-
Plant trees
-
Order seed for native plantings
-
Don't Burn CRP or other prairie yet... wait until late April-Early May (depending on your latitude warmer states can burn earlier)
-
Lay out food plots and prep the ground for the planting (use native perennial food plot mixes)
-
Hang stands
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex (also on GoWild)
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake (also on GoWild)
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Spartan Forge
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You!
Camofire
Black Ovis
My Medic use promo code firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
Fox River Socks
Gunskins
Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories
Outdoor Edge
Kuiu Tactical Hunting Apparel
Jason is living the American dream. He found a need in the hunting market that he knew he could meet and built the best line of elk calls available. Alex and I had the great privilege of talking with Jason about hunting elk, building Phelps Game Calls and the pressure of taking over the Cutting The Distance podcast on the MeatEater podcast network. This was one of my favorite conversations on the podcast and I'm confident it will be one of yours as well.
Follow Jason: @jasonglennphelps
Check out Phelps Game Calls
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex (also on GoWild)
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake (also on GoWild)
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Spartan Forge
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You!
Camofire
Black Ovis
My Medic use promo code firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
Fox River Socks
Gunskins
Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories
Outdoor Edge
Kuiu Tactical Hunting Apparel
On this episode I am joined by the host of The Wisconsin Sportsman Podcast- Pierce Nelles to discuss a hotly debated topic regarding a ban on doe harvests for the next four seasons in the norther counties of Wisconsin.
Follow Pierce: @piercenelles
Follow The Wisconsin Sportsman Podcast: @thewisconsinsportsmanpod
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex (also on GoWild)
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake (also on GoWild)
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Spartan Forge
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You!
Camofire
Black Ovis
My Medic use promo code firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
Fox River Socks
Gunskins
Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories
Outdoor Edge
Kuiu Tactical Hunting Apparel
Shed hunting is one of the best ways to extend the whitetail calendar and for most average shed hunters it means 10 times as many miles walked as sheds found. But there are some guys out there who tip that balance back into their favor and seem to just trip over sheds every spring. How do they do it? What are the rest of us doing wrong? Well, we are going to dig into this phenomenon with Emmitt Enyeart of Extreme Element Outdoors who finds many dozens of sheds every season.
Follow Emmitt: @extremeelementoutdoors
Check Out Cat Trax and Shed Tags
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex (also on GoWild)
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake (also on GoWild)
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Spartan Forge
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You!
Camofire
Black Ovis
My Medic use promo code firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
Fox River Socks
Gunskins
Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories
Outdoor Edge
Kuiu Tactical Hunting Apparel
It's the offseason and you don't know what to do with yourself. Well here's my best attempt at inspiring you with some new ideas.
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex (also on GoWild)
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake (also on GoWild)
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Spartan Forge
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You!
Camofire
Black Ovis
My Medic use promo code firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
Fox River Socks
Gunskins
Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories
Outdoor Edge
Kuiu Tactical Hunting Apparel
In this episode Brandon and I are joined by Joel Pinson a friend of Brandon's who Brandon introduced to hunting. Since taking up hunting Joel has found great success hunting deer and more importantly a deep connection with hunting.
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex (also on GoWild)
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake (also on GoWild)
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Spartan Forge
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You!
Camofire
Black Ovis
My Medic use promo code firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
Fox River Socks
Gunskins
Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories
Outdoor Edge
Kuiu Tactical Hunting Apparel
Emmitt is a go getter. He has founded multiple businesses and even purchased his first farm all by the age of 27. The American dream is very much alive with Emmitt. In this episode Emmitt explains how we has able to secure the financing to purchase his first farm in Iowa.
USDA Farm Loan Information
Follow Emmitt @extremeelementoutdoors
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex (also on GoWild)
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake (also on GoWild)
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Spartan Forge
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You!
Camofire
Black Ovis
My Medic use promo code firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
Fox River Socks
Gunskins
Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories
Outdoor Edge
Kuiu Tactical Hunting Apparel
Jessica is an avid bowhunter who has been chasing whitetails as soon as her dad let her tag along as a 7 year old. Her years of hunting experience have blossomed into a career in the outdoor industry as a magazine editor and board member of the Iowa Bowhunters Association. Jessica's passion for whitetails in Iowa is nothing short of inspiring and serves as a great example to other women who want to take up hunting.
SUBSCRIBE TO THE IOWA SPORTSMAN MAGAZINE
Follow Iowa Sportsman Magazine: @theiowasportsman
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex (also on GoWild)
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake (also on GoWild)
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Spartan Forge
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You!
Camofire
Black Ovis
My Medic use promo code firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
Fox River Socks
Gunskins
Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories
Outdoor Edge
Kuiu Tactical Hunting Apparel
Coming off the mountain Jacob Albaugh knew things were going to be different going forward with his life. He understood he was given a second opportunity to live and he wanted it to mean more. Primal Faith is the result of that second chance.
Follow Primal Faith on Facebook: @primalfaith
Follow Jacob: @theprimaldad
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex (also on GoWild)
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake (also on GoWild)
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Spartan Forge
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You!
Camofire
Black Ovis
My Medic use promo code firstgen15 at checkout to save 15%
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
Fox River Socks
Gunskins
Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories
Outdoor Edge
Kuiu Tactical Hunting Apparel
This is a sobering story about hiking in too deep without the proper gear during deadly conditions. Jacob Albaugh and his hunting partner barely survived this elk hunting trip in Idaho with sheer willpower and Divine intervention. This story will put a lump in your throat and set you on the edge of your seat.
Follow Jacob: @theprimaldad
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex (also on GoWild)
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake (also on GoWild)
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Spartan Forge
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You!
Camofire
Black Ovis
My Medic
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
Fox River Socks
Gunskins
Here's how to land that shed hunting permission you want!
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex (also on GoWild)
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake (also on GoWild)
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Spartan Forge
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You!
Camofire
Black Ovis
My Medic
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
Fox River Socks
Gunskins
Paul has an amazing story about surviving COVID after being intubated and hospitalized for over 50 days. When he final got to return home he could only lift a half gallon of milk with two hands. But with the help of a portable oxygen tank, a devoted wife, and sheer determination Paul made it back into a tree stand and let the outdoors help him recover. Paul is also a firefighter and paramedic as well as a military veteran.
Follow Paul: @paul.sereda2
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex (also on GoWild)
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake (also on GoWild)
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Spartan Forge
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You!
Camofire
Black Ovis
My Medic
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
Fox River Socks
Gunskins
A potential powder keg on social media comes when a hunter tags a piebald or albino colored deer. As a society we value these genetic oddities, and they are legal to hunt in many places. So what's the best way to handle this once in 3 lifetimes opportunities? That's a question you will have to answer for yourself, but Paul Sereda tagged a piebald deer back in November and he joined the podcast to talk about his experience.
Follow Paul: @paul.sereda2
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex (also on GoWild)
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake (also on GoWild)
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Spartan Forge
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You!
Camofire
Black Ovis
My Medic
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
Fox River Socks
Gunskins
We finally got Dan and Ryan back on the show for an update on Rhode Island whitetails and to hear about their 2023 seasons. We talk about sheds, muzzleloaders, and everything else we needed to get caught up on.
Follow Rhode Island Whitetails: @rhodeisland_whitetails
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex (also on GoWild)
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake (also on GoWild)
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Spartan Forge
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You!
Camofire
Black Ovis
My Medic
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
Fox River Socks
Gunskins
This question has been circulating within the hunting community as of late, so I asked Hunter McWaters of The Hunter's Quest to weigh in on the topic.
Follow Hunter: @thehuntersquest
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex (also on GoWild)
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake (also on GoWild)
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Spartan Forge
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You!
Camofire
Black Ovis
My Medic
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
MTN OPS
Fox River Socks
Hunter is back for another episode to talk about his incredible year of filling tags all over the west. From Coloumbia blacktail deer in Oregon, to a one way flight 70 miles into the Alaskan wilderness, back to the southwest for a trophy bull elk in New Mexico. This interview with Hunter is pumped full of great hunting adventures and an update on his show The Hunters Quest.
Follow Hunter: @thehuntersquest
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex (also on GoWild)
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake (also on GoWild)
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Spartan Forge
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You!
Camofire
Black Ovis
My Medic
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
MTN OPS
Fox River Socks
Well it's a wrap! Aside from some last minute rabbit and squirrel hunting, the 2023 hunting season is officially done, and it was a dandy. In this episode I highlight some of my favorite moments from the year. Topics include Turkey hunting, dove hunting, whitetail and mule deer hunting and pheasant hunting. Of course I talk about hunting with some awesome people as well.
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex (also on GoWild)
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake (also on GoWild)
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Spartan Forge
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You!
Camofire
Black Ovis
My Medic
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
MTN OPS
Fox River Socks
I can't believe it has taken this many episodes before we finally covered hog hunting, but here we are, and it's a great one with Native Texan George Blitch to talk about the other white meat found throughout the southern end of our country. We also talk about melanistic deer and George's unique career path that has made him an annual finalist for the title of "Most Interesting Man In The World." Enjoy.
Follow George: @thesonofablitch
Check Out George's Website
Check Out Map My Ranch
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex (also on GoWild)
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake (also on GoWild)
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Spartan Forge
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You!
Camofire
Black Ovis
My Medic
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
MTN OPS
Fox River Socks
One of the most controversial topics within hunting is baiting. Is it ethical to bait in game? Is it shooting fish in a barrel? Or is it the only way to hunt in some areas? George Blitch a native Texan joins me to share his experiences.
Follow George: @thesonofablitch
Check Out George's Website
Check Out Map My Ranch
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex (also on GoWild)
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake (also on GoWild)
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Spartan Forge
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You!
Camofire
Black Ovis
My Medic
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
MTN OPS
Fox River Socks
Getting started as a first gen hunter is a real challenge, but what about also becoming a first gen hunting land owner? Mo Reyes was brave enough to take on both of these challengers and he's crushing it! Here's his story.
Follow Mo: @mo_n_arrow
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex (also on GoWild)
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake (also on GoWild)
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Spartan Forge
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You!
Camofire
Black Ovis
My Medic
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
MTN OPS
Fox River Socks
Hunting has been under attack for a long time. Sometimes those attacks seem heavier than others, and right now is one of those times. Alex and I discuss a popular article that came out recently which blames hunting for harming biodiversity.
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex (also on GoWild)
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake (also on GoWild)
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Spartan Forge
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You!
Camofire
Black Ovis
My Medic
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
MTN OPS
Fox River Socks
It's a big milestone episode! Caleb has been dreaming up an interview to celebrate this occasion for over a year. Caleb and Alex interview me on my earliest days of hunting as well as the creation of First Gen Hunter. Thanks for being along on the ride for 200 episodes- You're the best part of this show!
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex (also on GoWild)
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake (also on GoWild)
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Spartan Forge
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You!
Camofire
Black Ovis
My Medic
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
MTN OPS
Fox River Socks
I chilled this past week with my family and didn't record a normal pickin' bones- but I have some announcements so please tune in!
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex (also on GoWild)
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake (also on GoWild)
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Spartan Forge
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You!
Camofire
Black Ovis
My Medic
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
MTN OPS
Fox River Socks
Ryan, or as his friends know him "Moose" is as hardcore of a deer hunter as they come. He has made his name hunting whitetails in the mountains of PA. Ryan puts a tremendous effort into scouting public hunting areas so when he has the time off from work during the rut he goes for broke on tagging a mature mountain buck. Ryan is also a member of the Whitetail Addictions team who has been producing top end hunting content for years.
I thoroughly enjoyed talking with Ryan who wasn't afraid to share his well thought out opinions on some different key topics that the hunting community is currently trying to weigh out. Topics include trail camera bans, crossbows, and fitness.
Follow Ryan: @moose1720
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex (also on GoWild)
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake (also on GoWild)
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Spartan Forge
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You!
Camofire
Black Ovis
My Medic
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
MTN OPS
Fox River Socks
Tis the season! I am joined by Noel Gandy and Brandon makes his long awaited reappearance on the show.
We discuss tagging Rudolph, a unique gift buying question, and much more!
Follow Noel: @noelgandy
Visit Noel's Church on Facebook: @ChristPointBaptistChurch
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex (also on GoWild)
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake (also on GoWild)
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Spartan Forge
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You!
Camofire
Black Ovis
My Medic
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
MTN OPS
Fox River Socks
The deer family is the best grouping of wildlife on the planet. Here in North America we are blessed with many species that fit that classification, but the two most iconic deer are whitetails and mule deer. Guest Ronnie Hemsworth did a lightning fast trip to Colorado to take a crack at hunting the deer of the west- mule deer. He shares his story of the hunt, as well as the explanation for his 9 fingers. Its a great episode I'm sure you will enjoy!
Follow Ronnie: @rlance3
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex (also on GoWild)
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake (also on GoWild)
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Spartan Forge
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You!
Camofire
Black Ovis
My Medic
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
MTN OPS
Fox River Socks
I'm joined by Ronnie Hemsworth on this episode to discuss the differences between whitetails and muleys and weigh in on which species is more cool than the other. Let us know your opinion!
Follow Ronnie: @rlance3
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex (also on GoWild)
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake (also on GoWild)
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Spartan Forge
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You!
Camofire
Black Ovis
My Medic
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
MTN OPS
Fox River Socks
Cole is back on the show to talk about killing late season bucks, shooting with you dominant eye, CRP programs and so much more. This was a fantastic conversation with one of the all time best guests here on the podcast.
Follow Cole: @youngcole120
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex (also on GoWild)
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake (also on GoWild)
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Spartan Forge
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You!
Camofire
Black Ovis
My Medic
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
MTN OPS
Fox River Socks
We're riding home heavy! Here's the details on our muzzleloader hunt for muleys in Nebraska.
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex (also on GoWild)
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake (also on GoWild)
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Spartan Forge
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You!
Camofire
Black Ovis
My Medic
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
MTN OPS
Fox River Socks
Caleb and I recorded this one on the road! We talk about the decision making process behind shooting bucks, and how to hunt late season pheasants.
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex (also on GoWild)
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake (also on GoWild)
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Spartan Forge
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You!
Camofire
Black Ovis
My Medic
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
MTN OPS
Fox River Socks
Caleb has been on fire with his bow this season! Here is the latest update on the action!
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake (also on GoWild)
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex (also on GoWild)
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Spartan Forge
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You!
Camofire
Black Ovis
My Medic
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
MTN OPS
Fox River Socks
No punched tag yet? It stings, I know! But we still have hope. Bucks are still finding does every day and you can intercept one if you take advantage. Chris gives a master class on how to get a buck before the rut wraps up. We also talk about how cows affect deer movement, and Chris shares some awesome hunting stories as well.
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex (also on GoWild)
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake (also on GoWild)
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Spartan Forge
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You!
Camofire
Black Ovis
My Medic
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
MTN OPS
Fox River Socks
Rutcation, Montezuma's revenge, and rattling. Those are the themes for this week's hunt update. Thanks for tuning in!
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex (also on GoWild)
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake (also on GoWild)
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Spartan Forge
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You!
Camofire
Black Ovis
My Medic
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
MTN OPS
Fox River Socks
You read the title right. Apparently there is more to hunting Utah than elk and mule deer. Adam Madden has built his life around dogs, and he and his family love to hunt with them. We discuss hunting chukar and blue grouse in the mountains, and pheasants in the valleys. We also talk about Adam growing up hunting coons and quail in Missouri. It's an interesting conversation that I'm sure you will enjoy.
Follow Adam: @bearrivergundogs
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex (also on GoWild)
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake (also on GoWild)
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Spartan Forge
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You!
Camofire
Black Ovis
My Medic
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
MTN OPS
Fox River Socks
This is a sad, strange story that comes out of the deer woods. I was joined by Caleb and his friend Dillon to help tell this crazy story. Be warned, there are no happily ever afters in this story.
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex (also on GoWild)
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake (also on GoWild)
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Spartan Forge
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You!
Camofire
Black Ovis
My Medic
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
MTN OPS
Fox River Socks
Yeah the title pretty much says it all. Noel is absolutely killing it! But there is a lot more to this conversation beyond just some big buck stories. We talk EHD, Climate Change, Crossbows, and just about everything else with hunting whitetails. I think you'll enjoy this conversation almost as much as I did.
Follow Noel: @noelgandy
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex (also on GoWild)
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake (also on GoWild)
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Spartan Forge
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You!
Camofire
Black Ovis
My Medic
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
MTN OPS
Fox River Socks
Alex talks about his recent pronghorn hunt out West, and his whitetail hunts in Michigan.
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex (also on GoWild)
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake (also on GoWild)
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Spartan Forge
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You!
Camofire
Black Ovis
My Medic
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
MTN OPS
Fox River Socks
Here's something all of us could use- a conversation on how to tactically adjust to the deer during the season. Johnny Stewart is an expert at this and has hunted some of the most heavily pressured areas in the country. He weighs in on how he makes his adjustments across the midwest and east as he chases whitetails throughout the season.
Follow Johnny: @thejohnnystewart
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex (also on GoWild)
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake (also on GoWild)
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Spartan Forge
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You!
Camofire
Black Ovis
My Medic
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
MTN OPS
Fox River Socks
It finally happened! I filled my bow tag! Here's the story...
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex (also on GoWild)
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake (also on GoWild)
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Spartan Forge
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You!
Camofire
Black Ovis
My Medic
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
MTN OPS
Fox River Socks
Nebraska is a favorite topic as of late, and hunting elk in Nebraska is just too cool to not discuss. Friend and long time listener Nate Dodson joined me and Caleb to talk about wildlife and hunting in Nebraska and gave us some much needed insight on hunting Nebraska mule deer!
Follow Nate on GoWild: @Nate Dodson
Follow Judd: @juddmccullum
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex (also on GoWild)
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake (also on GoWild)
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Spartan Forge
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You!
Camofire
Black Ovis
My Medic
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
MTN OPS
Fox River Socks
We are getting close to wrapping up our 1st month of deer season here in Iowa. Caleb and I have been hitting it hard with every chance we get. Here's Caleb's first hunt update!
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake (also on GoWild)
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex (also on GoWild)
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Spartan Forge
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You!
Camofire
Black Ovis
My Medic
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
MTN OPS
Fox River Socks
This is a one of a kind conversation with Judd McCullum. We discuss what it means to live close to the land and why it's important to do so as hunters. One thing I didn't explain well enough during the podcast is that when we live close to the land we become better conservationists.
The conversation includes hunting stories, barn restoration work, and Judd's discovery of the biggest mammoth tusk ever found in Illinois!
Follow Judd: @juddmccullum
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex (also on GoWild)
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake (also on GoWild)
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Spartan Forge
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You!
Camofire
Black Ovis
My Medic
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
MTN OPS
Fox River Socks
It's been over two weeks into the season and it's been an odd one. The deer are tough to locate, but there's some good logic behind why I think that is.
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex (also on GoWild)
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake (also on GoWild)
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Spartan Forge
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You!
Camofire
Black Ovis
My Medic
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
MTN OPS
Fox River Socks
Alex joins me in this one from his Northern Michigan cabin to talk about his b two weeks in the Western backcountry chasing muleys and elk. It's a wild story with plenty of lessons and laughs. Enjoy and be inspired for your own trip!
GET YOUR OWN HUNT PLAN @ www.east2westhunts.com and save 10% when you mention you heard about East 2 West Hunts on The First Gen Hunter Podcast
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex (also on GoWild)
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake (also on GoWild)
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Spartan Forge
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You!
Camofire
Black Ovis
My Medic
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
MTN OPS
Fox River Socks
Time to see how the hunting season is starting out- tune in to hear me discuss my 3 hunts so far this deer season.
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex (also on GoWild)
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake (also on GoWild)
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Spartan Forge
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You!
Camofire
Black Ovis
My Medic
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
MTN OPS
Fox River Socks
Bill Thompson is back on the show to talk about his recent elk hunt and whitetail hunt. We talk about the difficulties of archery hunting, and the always improving Spartan Forge.
Follow Spartan Forge @spartan.forge
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex (also on GoWild)
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake (also on GoWild)
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Spartan Forge
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You!
Camofire
Black Ovis
My Medic
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
MTN OPS
Fox River Socks
He's the official shooting expert here at First Gen Hunter, and he's so good at it that he defends our country with his marksmanship. But in this one John put down the rifle and picked up the bow and chased elk in Colorado on a solo hunt. Here's how it went down.
GET YOUR OWN HUNT PLAN @ www.east2westhunts.com and save 10% when you mention you heard about East 2 West Hunts on The First Gen Hunter Podcast
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex (also on GoWild)
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake (also on GoWild)
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Spartan Forge
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You!
Camofire
Black Ovis
My Medic
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
MTN OPS
Fox River Socks
There's all kinds of deer hunters out there. Chances are if you are a deer hunter you do things differently than I do, and that's okay. We all probably follow much of the same conventional wisdom, but that's something we all should re-evaluate. That's the name of the game for Clint McCoy. He treats each buck as a blank slate and carefully studies their habits to assemble a hunt plan that fits the profile of each buck he plans to hunt. It's a wild ride, and this episode dives into that and so much more. This is one of my favorite whitetail conversations and I'm sure it will be the same for you.
Follow Clint: @mccoy_clint
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex (also on GoWild)
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake (also on GoWild)
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Spartan Forge
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You!
Camofire
Black Ovis
My Medic
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
MTN OPS
Fox River Socks
As Colonel Hannibal says while lighting his celebratory cigar in The A-Team "I love it when a plan comes together."
That's what this Pickin' Bones is all about. We are sharing a success story from an East 2 West Hunts client, Jarrett Parsons who harvested a 185" slammer in Colorado.
GET YOUR OWN HUNT PLAN @ www.east2westhunts.com and save 10% when you mention you heard about East 2 West Hunts on The First Gen Hunter Podcast
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex (also on GoWild)
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake (also on GoWild)
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Spartan Forge
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You!
Camofire
Black Ovis
My Medic
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
MTN OPS
Fox River Socks
Man do I love hearing the stories of fellow First Gen Hunters, and this one is especially impressive. Andrew Lukosevic of Endurhunt began his journey as a hunter while he was in the Marine Corps. Since then he has hunted many different species in numerous different states, and has fully adopted the lifestyle as a hunter. We talk about his hunting experiences, his time in the Marines, and his thoughts on how military service relates to taking up hunting.
Follow Andrew: @endurhunt
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex (also on GoWild)
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake (also on GoWild)
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Spartan Forge
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You!
Camofire
Black Ovis
My Medic
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
MTN OPS
Fox River Socks
You put all of that work into tagging the animal, but fall short when it comes time to turn it into food!?! Not on Nick's watch! Nick Otto of The Huntavore Podcast is here to pick some bones. Hope you enjoy the conversation!
Follow Nick: @huntavore
Check out Robie's first Sandhills Hunt
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex (also on GoWild)
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake (also on GoWild)
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Spartan Forge
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You!
Camofire
Black Ovis
My Medic
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
MTN OPS
Fox River Socks
This is a dream hunt for this prairie boy. The Sandhills of Nebraska is a sacred place for those who love prairie. Many refer to this region as "The Last Prairie." It is a landscape very different from most other places you'll find. And mule deer call it home. Robie Day a fellow adult onset hunter has made this a hunt into a yearly tradition and has had the success that motivates a return trip every season. Caleb and I talk with Robie about the ins and outs of this hunt and get his advice for our own hunt coming up this season!
Follow Robie: @buckfeverfamily
Check out Robie's first Sandhills Hunt
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex (also on GoWild)
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake (also on GoWild)
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Spartan Forge
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You!
Camofire
Black Ovis
My Medic
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
MTN OPS
Fox River Socks
The early season is my favorite time to hunt whitetails. Their habits are much more predictable, the hunting pressure is much lower, the weather is beautiful, and there are more deer in more places. But as great as this point in the season may be, it still must be hunted correctly in order to avoid blowing up future opportunities later in the season.
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex (also on GoWild)
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake (also on GoWild)
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Spartan Forge
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You!
Camofire
Black Ovis
My Medic
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
MTN OPS
Fox River Socks
Feik is one of the best bow hunters I know. He has built his life around the pursuit of these incredible animals, and is here to weigh in on some important discussions about successfully hunting deer.
Follow Garrett: @gfeik77
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex (also on GoWild)
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake (also on GoWild)
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Spartan Forge
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You!
Camofire
Black Ovis
My Medic
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
MTN OPS
Fox River Socks
Jake is back! We hit the prairie here in Iowa for some doves and unfortunately the hunting was better than the hunters. We saw a lot of doves, shot at most of them, came home with one of them. But we still had a blast kicking off an offseason worth of rust as we start into the 2023 fall hunting season. We also share a few funny stories and Jake talks about his hunting plans as a new dad.
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex (also on GoWild)
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake (also on GoWild)
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Spartan Forge
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You!
Camofire
Black Ovis
My Medic
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
MTN OPS
Fox River Socks
Oh boy are you in for a great conversation. So good that I think you will consider it the best deer interview you've heard in a long while. We talk all things deer ranging from hunting tactics to antler mysteries, and CWD. All of it has to do with why Iowa is the place to beat for hunting whitetails.
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex (also on GoWild)
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake (also on GoWild)
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Spartan Forge
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You!
Camofire
Black Ovis
My Medic
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
MTN OPS
Fox River Socks
It's almost dove season! The kickoff to the fall hunting season is nearly here. In this episode I provide a few tips that have helped me bag doves through my years of hunting them.
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex (also on GoWild)
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake (also on GoWild)
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Spartan Forge
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You!
Camofire
Black Ovis
My Medic
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
MTN OPS
Fox River Socks
Most hardcore hunters have dreams of hunting the biggest cervid species at some point in their lives. I think many of us think this dream will have to come true in Alaska or Canada, which makes sense. But we can't forget about New England as a very viable, and much less expensive option for fulfilling our dream hunt. Jamison Grady is a native Maniac who has spent his life in the forests of Maine hunting deer and moose. In this episode Jamison fills us in on what you can expect for this hunt of a lifetime.
Follow Jamison: @jimbobgrady and @nrthest_traditions
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex (also on GoWild)
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake (also on GoWild)
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Spartan Forge
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You!
Camofire
Black Ovis
My Medic
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
MTN OPS
Fox River Socks
On this episode of Pickin' Bones I am joined by Maine hunting guide Jamison Grady, and hunt planner Alex Gruin o talk about what it takes to draw a tag for a Maine moose.
Follow Jamison: @jimbobgrady and @nrthest_traditions
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex (also on GoWild)
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake (also on GoWild)
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Spartan Forge
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You!
Camofire
Black Ovis
My Medic
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
MTN OPS
Fox River Socks
One of the very first guests on The First Gen Hunter Podcast is back on for this episode talking about deer hunting all over Midwest. We discuss his previous season, his future plans, a nearby hunter stealing one of his bucks, and accuracy with archery equipment.
Follow Nate: @hunting.fishing.illinois
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex (also on GoWild)
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake (also on GoWild)
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Spartan Forge
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You!
Camofire
Black Ovis
My Medic
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
MTN OPS
Fox River Socks
Food plotting is a major aspect of the hunting world, and much of it is as Doug Duren says "bringing sand to the beach." Now of course all popular food plot species get some of the desired effect, but what if we could get even more out of our food plotting efforts. That's where perennial food plots come in.
Follow Hoksey: @hokseynativeseeds
Order from Hoksey: www.hokseynativeseeds.com
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex (also on GoWild)
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake (also on GoWild)
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Spartan Forge
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You!
Camofire
Black Ovis
My Medic
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
MTN OPS
Fox River Socks
I will always hold to the belief that good shed hunters are the folks you want to learn from for locating game. They spend so much time observing and learning the habitat of the animals they are trying to collect antlers from that they are just bound to learn where these critters spend their time. Weston McArthur is one of these people. He runs a popular YouTube channel known as Rise and Shed, and although sheds are his main passion, hunting is of great importance to him as well. Listen in to several great stories, including one on his survival during an unexpected Montana blizzard while elk hunting, and plenty of tips on finding elk while hunting them.
Follow Weston: @riseandshed
Weston's Blizzard Survival Video
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex (also on GoWild)
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake (also on GoWild)
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Spartan Forge
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You!
Camofire
Black Ovis
My Medic
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
MTN OPS
Fox River Socks
We are already into the second week of August which is a reminder of how fast hunting season is approaching! It will be here before we know it and we don't want to be caught under prepared. So for this episode I put together a todo list to keep myself and everyone else who reads it on schedule for deer season.
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex (also on GoWild)
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake (also on GoWild)
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Spartan Forge
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You!
Camofire
Black Ovis
My Medic
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
MTN OPS
Fox River Socks
There are few hunters out there that spend as much time in the mountains as Tony Trietch does. In this episode Tony drops a lot of knowledge for elk hunters of all experience levels, and shares several incredible stories as well.
Follow Tony: @tony_trietch
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex (also on GoWild)
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake (also on GoWild)
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Spartan Forge
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You!
Camofire
Black Ovis
My Medic
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
MTN OPS
Fox River Socks
If you hunt long enough you're going to consider chasing after elk. It's just a part of the maturing process of a big game hunter. Planning such a hunt takes quite a bit of work. Elk are earned the hard way. You have to go into their country and weather their storms- literally. If you want to be able to stay on the mountain long enough to achieve one of the ultimate goals for every big game hunter, you will need the right gear that will allow you to stay there. Alex Gruin of East 2 West Hunts has been hunting elk for a long time and he shares his knowledge on what you need for the different elk season each fall.
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex (also on GoWild)
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake (also on GoWild)
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Spartan Forge
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You!
Camofire
Black Ovis
My Medic
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
MTN OPS
Fox River Socks
Jon is back on the show for a full length discussion on managing properties for whitetails. Jon likes to look at the other side of the coin when he makes his decisions about his land management projects, and this creativity has helped him become a respected name in the industry.
Follow Jon: @whitetail_landscapes
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex (also on GoWild)
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake (also on GoWild)
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Spartan Forge
Camofire
Black Ovis
My Medic
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
MTN OPS
Fox River Socks
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Most landowners want to practice good conservation strategies on their land, but many are worried that it will wreck the hunting quality. Jon Teater talks us through how we can balance both.
Follow Jon: @whitetail_landscapes
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex (also on GoWild)
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake (also on GoWild)
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Spartan Forge
Camofire
Black Ovis
My Medic
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
MTN OPS
Fox River Socks
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Cody Idol comes from a great hunting family. He's been there done that since his earliest days of hunting as a kid and still chases hunting adventure even now as an adult. Alex and I talked with Cody about his elk hunting experience and we hear some incredible hunting stories along the way.
Follow Cody: @cody_idol
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex (also on GoWild)
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake (also on GoWild)
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Spartan Forge
Camofire
Black Ovis
My Medic
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
MTN OPS
Fox River Socks
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Bowfishing is one of the most exciting activities to enjoy in the outdoors. The combination of hunting and fishing and the technical skill required make it that way. But while standing on the edge of the water with a bow in hand it's easy to wonder, "How can this be more purposeful than just killing rough fish for the excitement?" Mathew Schillinger of AMS bowfishing weighs in on this episode of pickin' bones to discuss this very topic.
Follow AMS Bowfishing: @amsbowfishing
Check out the AMS Bowfishing Website
Check out the AMS Alligator Video
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex (also on GoWild)
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake (also on GoWild)
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Spartan Forge
Camofire
Black Ovis
My Medic
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
MTN OPS
Fox River Socks
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
One of the craziest and coolest animals in North America is the mighty musk ox. These shaggy critters once roamed throughout much of the continent, but today they are only found around the Arctic Circle. Alex Gruin is one of the most experienced hunters I know and he made the incredible effort to go and chase down a trophy bull in Alaska.
Check out the East 2 West Hunts Website
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex (also on GoWild)
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Caleb: @allamerican_outdoorsman (also on GoWild)
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Spartan Forge
Camofire
Black Ovis
My Medic
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
MTN OPS
Fox River Socks
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
It's the dog days of summer and hunting season feels a long ways off, but take heart! The Full Draw Film Tour is here to tie you over until your first season opens.
Follow Full Draw Film Tour: @fulldraw.filmtour
Check out the Full Draw Film Tour website
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex (also on GoWild)
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @allamerican_outdoorsman (also on GoWild)
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Spartan Forge
Camofire
Black Ovis
My Medic
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
MTN OPS
Fox River Socks
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
The terms "hunters" and "anglers" are often paired together with a certain level of equivalence as the two main options for folks who like to get their food off the land, but there is a third option. The center of Venn Diagram if you will. That third option is bowfishing. Bowfishing is ancient discipline that combines the best parts of archery hunting and fishing. Mathew from AMS Bowfishing joined me to talk about this great outdoor activity.
Follow AMS Bowfishing: @amsbowfishing
Check out the AMS Bowfishing Website
Check out the AMS Alligator Video
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex (also on GoWild)
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @allamerican_outdoorsman (also on GoWild)
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Spartan Forge
Camofire
Black Ovis
My Medic
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
MTN OPS
Fox River Socks
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
July 4th is such a great day for us Americans. There is so much good that has come from our freedom, and as hunters we should be especially grateful. In many countries hunting is extremely limited, if not impossible to enjoy. But here in The Land Of Free we hunt, and need to protect our great hunting opportunities!
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex (also on GoWild)
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @allamerican_outdoorsman (also on GoWild)
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Spartan Forge
Camofire
Black Ovis
My Medic
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
MTN OPS
Fox River Socks
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Have you ever wondered how hunters know the age of a deer they harvest, or at least are targeting? The same goes for elk, moose, bears, really anything furry that a hunter might target. Well their guess is based off of some sort of associated characteristics that match known ages as determined by scientists who examine the teeth of mammals. Matson's Lab in Manhattan, MT has been practicing this aging science for decades and have become the most recognized name in the animal aging business. I was fortunate enough to talk with Carolyn and AJ about the tooth cementum aging process. It's a fascinating science that his brought them some incredibly interesting opportunities.
Follow Matson's Lab: @matsonslab
Check out the Matson's Lab Website
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex (also on GoWild)
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @allamerican_outdoorsman (also on GoWild)
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Spartan Forge
Camofire
Black Ovis
My Medic
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
MTN OPS
Fox River Socks
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
"You play like you practice, and you practice like you play" is the ancient coaching phrase all of us former athletes heard more times than we can count. It's a true statement though, and it applies to bow hunting just as much as it does football, and basketball. Deadnuts outdoors has created the most realistic target available to bow hunters so they can improve their practice routine to as life like of a scenario as possible. Corey Daniels the founder of Deadnuts Outdoors joins me on this episode to discuss the concept and products his company offers.
Follow Deadnuts Outdoors: @deadnuts.outdoors
Check out the Deadnuts Outdoors Website
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex (also on GoWild)
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @allamerican_outdoorsman (also on GoWild)
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Spartan Forge
Camofire
Black Ovis
My Medic
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
MTN OPS
Fox River Socks
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Travis Adair has hunted bears all over North America. He is a bear hunter through and through. He joined me on this episode to tell some incredible stories about past hunts, but also some great pieces of advice that can help all bear hunters find more success.
Follow Travis: @wilderness_lawyer
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex (also on GoWild)
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @allamerican_outdoorsman (also on GoWild)
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Spartan Forge
Camofire
Black Ovis
My Medic
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
MTN OPS
Fox River Socks
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Of all of the most petty lawsuits to exist in the era of frivolous lawsuits is the most recent corner crossing lawsuit filed by a landowner in WY against a group of hunters from MO. Thankfully the courts have ruled in favor of the hunters from MO, but there is still more drama to unfold. Jordan Sillars of MeatEater joined me and Alex to explain the situation and what the ruling may mean for hunters in the future.
Follow Jordan: @jordan.sillars
Check Out Jordan's Article
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex (also on GoWild)
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @allamerican_outdoorsman (also on GoWild)
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Spartan Forge
Camofire
Black Ovis
My Medic
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
MTN OPS
Fox River Socks
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
He's back! One of the best guests we've had on First Gen Hunter through the years, Brad Willey joins me to talk about his New England Turkey Season and last year's Deer Season. Brad also talks about his new role at Big Woods Bucks. As always this interview is very entertaining and will inspire you to embrace suffering and earn your next buck the hard way.
Follow Brad: @nh_neverquitbucktracker
Check Out the Big Woods Bucks Website
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex (also on GoWild)
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @allamerican_outdoorsman (also on GoWild)
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Spartan Forge
Camofire
Black Ovis
My Medic
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
MTN OPS
Fox River Socks
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
In this episode I am joined by the host of the Hunt Suburbia podcast and founder of Huntstock, Patrick Guyette. Pat and I discuss his recent interview with Ryan Gilman (Rhode Island Whitetails) about a crazy, and terrifying encounter in the woods of Maine, and then we discuss the incredible hunting event known as Huntstock.
Follow Pat: @huntsuburbia and @huntstockfest
Check out the Huntstock Website
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex (also on GoWild)
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @allamerican_outdoorsman (also on GoWild)
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Spartan Forge
Camofire
Black Ovis
My Medic
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
MTN OPS
Fox River Socks
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Ben of SoDak Horizon is devoted to archery. He's the kind of guy who shoots everyday and when it comes to hunting he is always dialed and ready to hit his mark. I wish I had the same level of discipline, but instead I'll just have to settle on talking with Ben about it. We also discussed his growth on social media and taking a chance on working within the hunting industry.
Follow Ben: @sodakhorizon
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex (also on GoWild)
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @allamerican_outdoorsman (also on GoWild)
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Spartan Forge
Camofire
Black Ovis
My Medic
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
MTN OPS
Fox River Socks
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Remember when I first talked to Charles on the podcast? It was probably a year and a half ago when that conversation happened. Have you wondered how effective HOWL's approach is all of this time later? Yeah, me too. So I went back to the source and things are still clicking just as well as I had hoped.
Follow HOWL: @howl_org
Get Active! https://www.howlforwildlife.org/
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex (also on GoWild)
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @allamerican_outdoorsman (also on GoWild)
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Spartan Forge
Camofire
Black Ovis
My Medic
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
MTN OPS
Fox River Socks
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
This one is as good as it sounds! Eric is living the dream we all have. He's hunting and fishing for most species, on most days in Alaska. In this episode Eric tells the story of his most recent successful bear hunt, how he got into hunting upland birds in Alaska, and guiding as a career.
Follow Eric: @alaskabirdhunter and @aktroutspey
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex (also on GoWild)
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @allamerican_outdoorsman (also on GoWild)
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Spartan Forge
Camofire
Black Ovis
My Medic
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
MTN OPS
Fox River Socks
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Hunting is our favorite, but when the seasons give way to summer, fishing is as close as you can get to hunting. In this episode Caleb, Jake (sort of), and I tell you our 3 days we have to fish each summer.
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex (also on GoWild)
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @allamerican_outdoorsman (also on GoWild)
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Spartan Forge
Camofire
Black Ovis
My Medic
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
MTN OPS
Fox River Socks
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
We got two episodes out of Jake Hofer of Exodus Trail Cameras this week. In this episode Jake talks about his passions for whitetails, his role with Exodus Trail Cameras, buying hunting ground, and his outlook on the future of deer hunting.
Follow Jake: @jakehofer
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex (also on GoWild)
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @allamerican_outdoorsman (also on GoWild)
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Spartan Forge
Camofire
Black Ovis
My Medic
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
MTN OPS
Fox River Socks
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
You guys know how my faith in trail cams is less than great. I have had some good experiences, but also plenty bad ones. So I brought in Jake Hofer of Exodus Trail Cameras to convince me on why I shouldn't give up on using them. I'm now once again on board with running trail cams, and I think you will be too.
Follow Jake: @jakehofer
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex (also on GoWild)
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @allamerican_outdoorsman (also on GoWild)
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Spartan Forge
Camofire
Black Ovis
My Medic
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
MTN OPS
Fox River Socks
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
I can't believe it! I never thought I'd be recording a podcast about a turkey I harvested, but here it is! I was joined by a new friend name Brent Barnett who filled his turkey tag on the same piece of public hunting ground that I filled mine. I had a great time getting to know Brent and hearing his story on hunting turkeys this season. If you feel like you're a million miles away from having success hunting then this episode is here to give you hope- thanks for tuning in!
Follow Brent @brent.barnett25
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex (also on GoWild)
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @allamerican_outdoorsman (also on GoWild)
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Spartan Forge
Camofire
Black Ovis
My Medic
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
MTN OPS
Fox River Socks
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
If you hunt and you have kids then you have been in the doghouse a time or two. This episode is here to help you not end up in that predicament when bucks are rutting, the toms are strutting, and the sheds are dropping. My wife Kaitlyn joins me to share her advice on achieving a balanced home during these critical times of the year.
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex (also on GoWild)
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @allamerican_outdoorsman (also on GoWild)
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Spartan Forge
Camofire
Black Ovis
My Medic
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
MTN OPS
Fox River Socks
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Ryan Bryson is a self made man. He has worked incredibly hard to build his much respected Bryson Wildlife land management business. Ryan lives in the heart of big buck America and not only manages ground for clients, but chases after giant bucks himself. This episode tells the story of his 2022 buck and Ryan also lends his expertise on several topics related to managing hunting ground.
Follow Ryan @brysonwildlife
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex (also on GoWild)
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @allamerican_outdoorsman (also on GoWild)
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Spartan Forge
Camofire
Black Ovis
My Medic
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
MTN OPS
Fox River Socks
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
My dad, son, and I just finished our third annual turkey trip and had a chance to stop in at our favorite deer hunting themed burger joint with our great friend Noel Gandy. Enjoy the conversation!
Follow Noel: @noelgandy
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex (also on GoWild)
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @allamerican_outdoorsman (also on GoWild)
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Spartan Forge
Camofire
Black Ovis
My Medic
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
MTN OPS
Fox River Socks
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
I've always marveled at folks who hunt specific deer. The energy such a feat requires is extreme. But every year a very select number of deer hunters will pursue their very limited list of targets, and when they achieve their goal a new legendary story is created. That's the case with Noel and his 3 year effort to tag a mature old Iowa giant he named Staredown.
Follow Noel: @noelgandy
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex (also on GoWild)
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @allamerican_outdoorsman (also on GoWild)
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Spartan Forge
Camofire
Black Ovis
My Medic
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
MTN OPS
Fox River Socks
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
With social media being so intertwined with most our lives hunting has gained a large presence on Instagram, Facebook, etc. This has caused some folks to ask the question- Are hunters doing it for the 'gram?
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex (also on GoWild)
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @allamerican_outdoorsman (also on GoWild)
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Spartan Forge
Camofire
Black Ovis
My Medic
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
MTN OPS
Fox River Socks
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Finding game to hunt is usually the most challenging aspect of hunting. But even if you master the skill of locating the animals, it won't matter if you can't shoot accurately. I am one of those folks who struggles with this. Thankfully our guest who will remain nameless, but who is a special operative sniper in our military is here to coach us up on the tactics needed for better shooting.
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex (also on GoWild)
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @allamerican_outdoorsman (also on GoWild)
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Spartan Forge
Camofire
Black Ovis
My Medic
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
MTN OPS
Fox River Socks
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Gathering was the other part of the food getting strategy for our greatest grandparents. Kris Chain from Season Report has made that a major component of his powerful almanac tool. Listen in as we talk about America's favorite mushroom.
Follow Kris: @myseasonreport
Sign Up for Season Report
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex (also on GoWild)
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @allamerican_outdoorsman (also on GoWild)
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Spartan Forge
Camofire
Black Ovis
My Medic
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
MTN OPS
Fox River Socks
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Finally! I never knew when the right time would be to record and release the story of our 2022 spring bear hunt. But it's almost bear season again, and I figured now is the perfect time to tell the tale. There's a million ups and downs, hard lessons, a game bag full of laughs, failures, and successes, and whole lot of rain. We took on a tall order hunting spring black bears in NW Montana. Spot stalk was the only legal method we could use, but it was a lot of fun, and a great new challenge. I hope you are inspired to take on your own adventure, because we sure are glad that we did.
Follow Rasty: @johnrasty
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex (also on GoWild)
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @allamerican_outdoorsman (also on GoWild)
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Spartan Forge
Camofire
Black Ovis
My Medic
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
MTN OPS
Fox River Socks
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
So you wanna go bear hunting? You'll need strong eyes, a lot of patience, and the right gear. There is nobody, more qualified to cover this topic and our man Alex Gruin of East2West Hunts.
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex (also on GoWild)
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @allamerican_outdoorsman (also on GoWild)
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Spartan Forge
Camofire
Black Ovis
My Medic
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
MTN OPS
Fox River Socks
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Someday I'll shoot a turkey. And when I do it will be because of the coaching I've received from Heath Rayfield. He is an incredible turkey hunter and guide. This was my absolute favorite turkey podcast I've ever heard. I'm talking all of other podcasts featuring the topic. Heath does a masterful job of breaking down his highly effective method for notching turkey tags, and I think you and I both will be walking into turkey country a lot more confident after listening.
Follow Heath: @heathrayfield
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @allamerican_outdoorsman
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Spartan Forge
Camofire
Black Ovis
My Medic
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
MTN OPS
Fox River Socks
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
It's that smoky time of the year. Everyone in my neck of the woods is out burning their CRP acres. Should they be?
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @allamerican_outdoorsman
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Spartan Forge
Camofire
Black Ovis
My Medic
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
MTN OPS
Fox River Socks
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Brian is the host of the Two Bucks Podcast, a fellow hunter, and shed head. He joins this episode to talk about his experience hunting for Elk, his beard oil business, and his addiction to finding sheds. It was a great conversation filled with a lot of great stories, humor, and inspiration.
Follow Brian: @twobuckspodcast
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @allamerican_outdoorsman
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Spartan Forge
Camofire
Black Ovis
My Medic
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
MTN OPS
Fox River Socks
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
You get a law, and you get a law, and YOU GET A LAW!
That's right, a new hunting law limiting the privileges of hunters has been rolled out, and Kansas is the latest state to be affected. Tune in to hear our take!
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @allamerican_outdoorsman
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Spartan Forge
Camofire
Black Ovis
My Medic
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
MTN OPS
Fox River Socks
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
John Hines is one of my best friends. We attended college together, played football together, and laughed at all of the same jokes. We are also both first gen hunters, and John was able to fill his first tag ever this last fall. Tune in to hear the story and a lot more!
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @allamerican_outdoorsman
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Spartan Forge
Camofire
Black Ovis
My Medic
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
MTN OPS
Fox River Socks
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
We're going there. That's the point of pickin' bones, dive into the issues in hunting and try and find a better perspective when we swim out on the other side. Tune in and weigh in! Let us know what you think!
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @alexg.hunt
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @allamerican_outdoorsman
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Spartan Forge
Camofire
Black Ovis
My Medic
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
MTN OPS
Fox River Socks
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
You've heard me talking about this episode for a long time... finally I sat down with Jake and Feik to hear them recap their mule deer hunt from this past September. It's a great story that will leave you feeling inspired to try new, and challenging hunts. It's also a great conversation on spot and stalk hunting, and using traditional archery tackle effectively. We also talk turkeys, sheds, and hunting from the ground.
Follow Feik: @gfeik77
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @alexg.hunt
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @allamerican_outdoorsman
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Spartan Forge
Camofire
Black Ovis
My Medic
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
MTN OPS
Fox River Socks
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
The listeners asked and we are here to deliver! Alex and Caleb join me to talk about how to acquire hunting permission on private property. Alex will explain his method for finding permission when hunting out West, and Caleb (world's best permission seeker) offers up some great tips on how to get on new turf in your neck of the woods.
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @alexg.hunt
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @allamerican_outdoorsman
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Spartan Forge
Camofire
Black Ovis
My Medic
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
MTN OPS
Fox River Socks
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
This was one of the most enjoyable conversations I've had on the podcast. Jake Sproule of Deerco explained the hard work that goes into being a YouTuber, the whitetail experiences he's had all over the country and the story of his giant Iowa buck he tagged in 2022.
Follow Jake: @deerco and @willowsproule
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @alexg.hunt
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @allamerican_outdoorsman
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Spartan Forge
Camofire
Black Ovis
My Medic
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
MTN OPS
Fox River Socks
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Nobody has their ear to the ground on all things pertaining to shed hunting more than Craig Bell does of www.shed-hunters.com
On this episode Craig joins Caleb and me as we discuss these issues, and a few other bits and pieces of shed hunting.
Follow Craig: @shed.hunters and @craig_bell_shed_hunter
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @alexg.hunt
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @allamerican_outdoorsman
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Spartan Forge
Camofire
Black Ovis
My Medic
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
MTN OPS
Fox River Socks
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
One of the coolest dudes I know is back on the podcast- Mike Reeber of Roaming Fire Foods. Mike is not only a fellow shed head, but he is also a skilled hunter, and professional game chef, and we discuss all of these topics and more on this episode. Thank you for tuning in!
Follow Mike: @mikereeber and @roamingfirefood
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @alexg.hunt
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @allamerican_outdoorsman
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Spartan Forge
Camofire
Black Ovis
My Medic
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
MTN OPS
Fox River Socks
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Chris Dyer is the greatest deer hunter you've never heard of. Go ahead argue with me. I'll send you picture after picture, and story after story to prove my claim. The man lives and breathes whitetails. During the hunting season you can count on Chris to tag multiple bucks, and during shed season he will have the biggest shed pile because of quantity and quality of sheds he scoops up. In this episode though he lays down some great info on how to find more matches while shed hunting. And this is perfect timing because he just won 2nd place for biggest matched set of antlers at the Iowa Deer Classic.
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @alexg.hunt
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @allamerican_outdoorsman
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Spartan Forge
Camofire
Black Ovis
My Medic
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
MTN OPS
Fox River Socks
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Our favorite Alex joins me on this episode to talk about fast approaching tag application deadlines and everything else you need to know if you plan to hunt out of state.
Follow Alex: @alexg.hunt
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow Caleb: @allamerican_outdoorsman
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Spartan Forge
Camofire
Black Ovis
My Medic
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
MTN OPS
Fox River Socks
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
We all have our preconceived judgments about every aspect of hunting. I am the same way. But after hunting pen raised birds on a hunting preserve this past weekend, I was reminded of a wise phrase: "don't knock it til you try it."
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @alexg.hunt
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @allamerican_outdoorsman
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Spartan Forge
Camofire
Black Ovis
My Medic
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
MTN OPS
Fox River Socks
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Think of the most brutal grizzly mauling you've heard of someone surviving. Now imagine that situation being even worse. Jeremy Evans is the toughest man on the planet. Period. As you will hear in this interview ten miles into the backcountry Jeremy FOUGHT OFF a sow grizzly when he accidentally came in between her and her cub. He fought her off 3 times without bear spray, a gun, or a knife and miraculously survived his horrific injuries. It's quite simply the most brutal bear attack I have ever heard of where the victim survived. Besides the bear attack, Jeremy is an expert hunter and we discuss his many successes hunting whitetails, mule deer, elk, moose, buffalo and more.
Listener Be Advised: The nature of Jeremy's injuries are so graphic you should not listen to this in the presence of children.
Follow Jeremy: @thegrizzlydude1
Check out Jeremy's Website
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @alexg.hunt
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @allamerican_outdoorsman
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Spartan Forge
Camofire
Black Ovis
My Medic
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
MTN OPS
Fox River Socks
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
I just got back from a great time at the Pheasants Forever Pheasant Fest and this is what I have to say about it!
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @allamerican_outdoorsman
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Spartan Forge
Camofire
Black Ovis
My Medic
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
MTN OPS
Fox River Socks
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Isn't it great when the cookie crumbles in your favor? That's what happened to Antonio Giordano of Harvest Score when he went hunting for Mule Deer in Arizona and Elk in Colorado. Since then, Antonio has built a new scouting app called Harvest Score, and he tells Alex and me about its capabilities and usefulness for hunters who jump on board!
Follow Harvest Score: @harvestscore
Check out the Harvest Score Website
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @alexg.hunt
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @allamerican_outdoorsman
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Spartan Forge
Camofire
Black Ovis
My Medic
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
MTN OPS
Fox River Socks
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Is shed hunting worthless? There are plenty of Uncle Rico type bow hunters who will tell you it is. They will talk about the 180s and 2Hundies they almost shot, and how they were in totally different locations than where their sheds were found by a farmer two miles away. But are testimonies such as these to be trusted? Should all hunters accept them at face value, and conclude for themselves that shed hunting has no value? Caleb and I are going to tackle that one on this episode of Pickin' Bones. Thanks for listening.
Oh, and go shed hunting when you finish the episode.
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @alexg.hunt
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @allamerican_outdoorsman
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Spartan Forge
Camofire
Black Ovis
My Medic
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
MTN OPS
Fox River Socks
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Broad head lodged deep in your thigh 10 miles into the back country = dude, you're screwed.
Accidentally cut yourself really bad while field dressing an elk 7 miles from your truck = dude, you're screwed.
Severe burns on your hands and arms from a grease fire on your camp stove 8 miles from cell service = dude, you're screwed.
Anaphylactic shock from allergic reaction to several wasp stings during a September archery elk hunt deep in a drainage with no cell service = dude, you're screwed,
Or not. Because you prepared well and put together a packable first aid kit you were able to treat your serious injury and buy yourself enough time to find the medical care you needed to save your life. In the end you made it safely back to your family and friends.
That's what we are discussing in this episode of The First Gen Hunter Podcast. How to take advantage of the industry leading first aid gear assembled by My Medic to build the perfect backcountry, or tree stand compatible first aid kit. We also talk about Zeff's hunting experience, and how he got his name from his great grandfather who was a houndsman, and 1 of the less than 10 confirmed successful hunters of a North American Jaguar!
GET A MED KIT: My Medic
Follow My Medic: @mymedicofficial
Follow Zeff: @zeff_prina
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @alexg.hunt
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @allamerican_outdoorsman
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Spartan Forge
Camofire
Black Ovis
My Medic
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
MTN OPS
Fox River Socks
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
We've all seen it. The celebrity hunter who has documented themselves harvesting multiple big game animals and then they go on another hunting trip only to reveal their hunt camp meals of grocery store pork chops, moo cow steaks, and everything else other than that pure, clean, organic protein they were lauding just one episode earlier. They're guilty of it, sometimes I'm guilty of it, and there's a good chance you are as well. So how do we fix this? How do we enter the backcountry, or deer camp eating the food we claim motivates us to hunt? Nick Otto of The Huntavore Podcast joins Alex and me on this episode to coach us up on go to wild game meals for our future hunting trips.
Follow Nick on Instagram: @huntavore
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @alexg.hunt
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @allamerican_outdoorsman
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Spartan Forge
Camofire
Black Ovis
My Medic
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
MTN OPS
Fox River Socks
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Yes, yes it is Jake. We talk about his recent fame, Brandon's pile of does, and Caleb's two great bucks from the 2022 season!
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @alexg.hunt
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @allamerican_outdoorsman
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Spartan Forge
Camofire
Black Ovis
My Medic
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
MTN OPS
Fox River Socks
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
We are starting a new weekly series- Pickin' Bones! We will rant, we will rave, we will mock, we will hand out free tips, and we will laugh. Why? Because we have bones to pick with all sorts of fallacies, stupid behavior, and puzzling trends within the hunting community. Tune in every Tuesday to hear more!
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @alexg.hunt
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @allamerican_outdoorsman
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Spartan Forge
Camofire
Black Ovis
My Medic
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
MTN OPS
Fox River Socks
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
It's a difficult conversation to have, but one that must be addressed. And then once the talk happens, it must be followed by the walk. On this episode Eric Morris of Nontypical Outdoorsman joins me to talk about his mission of helping black men and women who would like to hunt find their way into the hunting community. Eric offers great advice for helping black hunters feel welcome, and identifies many of the hurdles that all of us can work together to remove so we can share hunting with all who are interested in participating.
Follow Eric: @nontypicaloutdoorsman
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @alexg.hunt
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @allamerican_outdoorsman
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Spartan Forge
Camofire
Black Ovis
My Medic
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
MTN OPS
Fox River Socks
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
This episode is the perfect interview to kick off 2023. Back in September I had the privilege of talking with Hunter McWaters of The Hunter's Quest. We talked about all sorts of things from music, to overcoming addiction, to antelope hunting. Hunter is as solid of a dude as you will find in the hunting community. I'm confident you will enjoy this conversation as much as I did!
Follow Hunter: @thehuntersquest
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @alexg.hunt
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @allamerican_outdoorsman
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Spartan Forge
Camofire
Black Ovis
My Medic
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
MTN OPS
Fox River Socks
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Merry Christmas! Celebrate this wonderful season with Brandon and his two younger brothers- Myles and Phil. We had a great conversation that includes more laughter than any other episode ever recorded, and more Christmas cheer than a Hallmark Christmas movie!
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @alexg.hunt
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @allamerican_outdoorsman
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Spartan Forge
Camofire
Black Ovis
My Medic
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
MTN OPS
Fox River Socks
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Since the earliest days of The First Gen Hunter Podcast Cole Young has been willing to share his wealth of knowledge about deer hunting. There are very few people who have accomplished what Cole has on his deer hunting resume'. Despite hunting at such an elite level he is always willing to share his tips and tricks that have led to sustained success through the years. On this episode we talk about Cole's success during the 2021 season, and how to target a specific buck early in the season.
Follow Cole: @youngcole120
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @alexg.hunt
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @allamerican_outdoorsman
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Spartan Forge
Camofire
Black Ovis
My Medic
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
MTN OPS
Fox River Socks
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
There ain't no feeling like a filled tag feeling. I like to refer to this sensation as floating around on cloud nine, and that's what Alex and I are fixing to do on this episode. We are enjoying the vibe of a couple of filled buck tags. I killed an old 15 point Iowa beast back in October and Alex shot a beautiful 8 point in Kansas on the first of December. We hope you enjoy sitting in on our retelling of these great deer stories from this season!
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @alexg.hunt
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @allamerican_outdoorsman
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Spartan Forge
Camofire
Black Ovis
My Medic
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
MTN OPS
Fox River Socks
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
We made it! One hundred episodes! To celebrate such a milestone I asked Mark Kenyon of Meateater's Wired To Hunt to join Alex and me to discuss his work at Wired To Hunt, his book "That Wild Country," and so much more. There are tons of laughs, a game bag full of inspiration, and the greatest gift hunting provides which is bringing folks together. So celebrate with us and tune into episode 100 with Mark Kenyon on The First Gen Hunter Podcast!
Follow Mark: @wiredtohunt
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @alexg.hunt
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @allamerican_outdoorsman
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Spartan Forge
Camofire
Black Ovis
My Medic
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
MTN OPS
Fox River Socks
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
On this episode Brandon and I were joined by the always entertaining Joe Shead of www.goshedhunting.com. Joe is a long time outdoor writer, and one of my favorites at that. This is also Joe's third interview on the podcast so he has been with First Gen Hunter since the earliest days. In the past Joe has provided us with the details of his Alaska Bull Moose adventure, and his insight on how to find moose, and whitetail antlers in the North Woods. This time though we get a run down on everything Joe has been up to in the outdoors since the last time we talked. Of course, whenever you are talking to Joe their will be plenty of humor and funny misadventures included in the story telling- such as shed hunting half naked, snapping a TV personality's $400 musky rod in half, and plenty of other great stories. But the main thing we talk about is the release of Joe's latest book: "Buck Tales" which is now available for purchase. Tune in, learn a little, laugh a lot, and find your next great book to read in the deer stand.
Follow Joe on Facebook: @goshedhunting
Buy A Copy of "Buck Tales": www.goshedhunting.com
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @alexg.hunt
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @allamerican_outdoorsman
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Spartan Forge
Camofire
Black Ovis
My Medic
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
MTN OPS
Fox River Socks
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Ron Boehme is one of the most recognizable voices in the gun dog community. Not just because of his hilarious sense of humor, but because he lives and breathes gun dogs. I like to say he covers the gamut of the hunting dog community from blue collar to white collar. As you will hear in this episode Ron hunts all over the country with all of his dogs and many of his best friends, and he also serves as an official judge for NAVHDA testing of trained hunting dogs. The conversation covers much of Ron's background in hunting as well as upland conservation issues, and even his opinion of my bird dog breed- the American Brittany. It's a great conversation, Ron had me laughing much of the time and I am sure he will the same effect on you, and of course he also drops some great insight on what hunting with dogs is all about.
Garrett Feik also jumped in on this one to provide a few deer hunting tips to keep in mind during this last week of October.
Follow Ron and The Hunting Dog Podcast: @thehuntingdogpodcast
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @alexg.hunt
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @allamerican_outdoorsman
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Spartan Forge
Camofire
Black Ovis
My Medic
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
MTN OPS
Fox River Socks
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
There are few people in the hunting space that are more generous than Bill Thompson of Spartan Forge, and I am confident that there are none who are smarter. Spartan Forge has taken the deer hunting world by storm. Constantly inventing, innovating, and adapting to fit the intel needs that deer hunters know they have. In this episode Bill talks about what current users can expect from Spartan Forge, and what is coming in the future. Bill also shares some incredible deer hunting stories that you will not want to miss. Tune in and pick up a Spartan Forge subscription for yourself!
Follow Spartan Forge: @spartan.forge
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @alexg.hunt
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @allamerican_outdoorsman
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Spartan Forge
Camofire
Black Ovis
My Medic
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
MTN OPS
Fox River Socks
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Ever feel like you don't quite fit the mold? Culture says you need to be one thing, but you are something different? In the hunting world "fitness" is supposed to be lean, lanky, and have a bodyweight that starts with a "1" but David Rhodes of Back Rhodes Outdoors proves that those of us who played in the middle of the action on the football field, or who wrestled above the 174 lb. weight class can be a dominant force in the backcountry as well. As you will hear, David not only benches 405 pounds, but he also tags elk, mule deer, and black bears in his home state of Colorado. This was an awesome conversation filled with hunting stories, life philosophy, and great advice about hunting in Colorado.
Follow Back Rhodes Outdoors: @backrhodes__outdoors
Subscribe to the BackRhodes Outdoors YouTube Channel
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @alexg.hunt
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @allamerican_outdoorsman
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Spartan Forge
Camofire
Black Ovis
My Medic
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
MTN OPS
Fox River Socks
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Practicing conservation can take many forms. Buying a hunting license, joining an ecological advocacy organization, volunteering to help with habitat improvement projects, or even taking political action. One additional way you can participate in conserving the health of our favorite planet is by purchasing products that are made in America. By doing so, the materials used to make the products, and the products themselves have a much smaller carbon footprint by not needing to be shipped all over the globe. This in turn means less resources are depleted, air and water quality are improved, and less disturbance to ecosystems is needed to ship the products to the consumers. FORLOH has stepped up to do just this within the hunting apparel market. Andy Techmanski is the one responsible for this vision, and for seeing it through to production. Andy joins Alex and me in this episode to talk about the history of FORLOH, the importance of buying domestic products, and supporting local businesses. We also get to hear a crazy story about a zombie buck encounter Andy survived. You will definitely want to tune into this one to hear about everything going on at FORLOH!
Follow FORLOH: @forloh_official
Follow Andy: @andytechmanski
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @alexg.hunt
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @allamerican_outdoorsman
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Spartan Forge
Camofire
Black Ovis
My Medic
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
MTN OPS
Fox River Socks
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Hunting brings people together. That's what this episode of Hunt Therapy is all about. Brandon, Caleb and I all enjoyed choppin' it up about all things hunting following our live show we recorded in Indiana. Sit back, relax, and imagine your mind drifting off in the flames and conversation centered around the greatest pastime.
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @alexg.hunt
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @allamerican_outdoorsman
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Spartan Forge
Camofire
Black Ovis
My Medic
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
MTN OPS
Fox River Socks
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
The First Gen Hunter Podcast hit the road and stormed into Lapel Indiana to provide good hunting conversation for the Beast Feast at Bethel Baptist Church. I was joined by Brandon Martin of The Hunt Fish Life, Caleb Drake of Wildfoot Outdoors, and Jesse Gjefle of Primitive Preacher. The conversation dances all over the place from trail cam bans and shooting deer with crossbows, to the national record typical frame whitetail and some of our most memorable misses. It may not be as good as being there for the live production, but I'm certain you'll enjoy this episode anyway.
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @alexg.hunt
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @allamerican_outdoorsman
Follow Jesse on Facebook: @Primitive Preacher
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Spartan Forge
Camofire
Black Ovis
My Medic
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
MTN OPS
Fox River Socks
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Remember when you first spotted a hunting show on tv? It was a magical thing to see something I was so interested in seemingly custom fit to my tv viewing wishlist. Fast forward many years later and there are probably a million hours of hunting film available for viewing. Despite the exponential growth of hunting film over the past several decades, The Full Draw Film Tour has stood out as the standard for hunting films of the highest quality. In this episode Caleb Drake and I are joined by Jade Helmich of FDFT to learn the then and and now of this great event.
Follow Full Draw Film Tour: @fulldrawfilmtour
Follow John on YouTube
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @alexg.hunt
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @allamerican_outdoorsman
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Spartan Forge
Camofire
Black Ovis
My Medic
AlienGear Holsters
FORLOH
MTN OPS
Fox River Socks
GunSkins
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
North America is spoiled with a plethora of iconic wildlife species from grizzly bears and moose, to elk and caribou we live in a land of giants. But nothing outweighs our undisputed heavyweight belt holder: the American Bison.
On this episode I invited myself over to the home of John Lusk from Lusk Archery Adventures to talk about his popular YouTube channel, and his most recent archery adventures including his bison harvest.
Follow John: @luskarcheryadventures
Follow John on YouTube
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @alexg.hunt
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @allamerican_outdoorsman
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Spartan Forge
Camofire
Black Ovis
My Medic
AlienGear Holsters
MTN OPS
Fox River Socks
GunSkins
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
It's primal, it's tough, it's a complete adaptation for the landscape, it's buck tracking with them good ol' boys over at White Mountain Buck Trackers in the great state of New Hampshire! Brad believes in working harder and smarter to track down the biggest bucks in the vast forests of New Hampshire, Maine, and Vermont. In this episode Brad takes a step deeper into the crash course he gave us in episode 36. Warning: by the end of this episode you are going to be handing over money to the state of New Hampshire for your own buck tag.
Follow White Mountain Buck Trackers: @white_mtn_buck_trackers
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @alexg.hunt
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @allamerican_outdoorsman
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Spartan Forge
Camofire
Black Ovis
My Medic
AlienGear Holsters
MTN OPS
Fox River Socks
GunSkins
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
The whole gang is back in on this one, plus Caleb! We have a great time introducing Caleb, talking about Jake's North Dakota tag, and discussing turkeys and bears.
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @alexg.hunt
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow Caleb: @allamerican_outdoorsman
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Spartan Forge
Camofire
Black Ovis
My Medic
AlienGear Holsters
MTN OPS
Fox River Socks
GunSkins
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
This is a first ever, one of a kind, extra cool, you’ll really want to listen to it kind of episode. This time we throw out the script and let you in on our secret Montana Black Bear hunt plan that was assembled over the course of a year by the one and only Alex Gruin of East2West Hunts. Alex walks us through the mapping, the glassing, the hiking, and hopefully the harvesting that we will do on our upcoming bear hunt. It’s as if you will be planning to go along with us. So sit back and enjoy the excitement of 4 bear hunters on the brink of a new adventure!
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @alexg.hunt
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Spartan Forge
Camofire
Black Ovis
My Medic
MTN OPS
Fox River Socks
GunSkins
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
On this episode Kent, Brandon and Alex talk about the near and far of the spring outdoors. Topics include sheds (of course) with a special update on Professor X's shed, turkey plans and successes, prepping for Montana spring bear and an update on the road to poodition. Happy Spring everyone!
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @alexg.hunt
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Spartan Forge
Camofire
Black Ovis
My Medic
MTN OPS
Fox River Socks
GunSkins
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
The title of this episode relates to a question we have all found ourselves asking many times before. Whether we are considering burning a few vacation days, or arrowing a pesky squirrel bent on molesting our deer hunt, we all have those questions while we are hunting. As an avid hunter and outdoorsman, Kris Chain of My Season Report had those same questions and he began to formulate a singular resource where folks like us could go to quickly find our answers. My Season Report is the product of that plan. Kris joins the show to talk about how exactly his incredible tool came to be, what he likes to chase after in the woods, and of course we rabbit trail all over the map hitting topics like education, the fiery fury of bear spray, and weird things we do as parents.
Visit Kris' Website
Follow Kris: @myseasonreport
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @alexg.hunt
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Spartan Forge
Camofire
Black Ovis
My Medic
MTN OPS
Fox River Socks
GunSkins
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
I say it all of the time, the best part of running your own hunting show is that you get to talk with some incredible hunters on a regular basis. Through the 85 episodes of The First Gen Hunter Podcast, Noel Gandy and Heath Rayfield have stood out as not only very talented hunters, but all around great dudes. In this episode we reviewed the 2021 hunting season and heard all of the drama that goes into a great season like these gents had.
Follow Noel: @noelgandy
Follow Heath: @heathrayfield
Follow Buckventures The Woodsman: @bv_the_woodsman
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @alexg.hunt
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Spartan Forge
Camofire
Black Ovis
My Medic
MTN OPS
Fox River Socks
GunSkins
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
It ain't easy being a first generation hunter. Like many things hunting requires a wealth of knowledge and skills needed to reach a breakthrough moment and find some measurable success as a brand new participant. In this episode I am joined by fellow first gen hunters Amos Medford and Josh Hillyard to share stories and thoughts that have come along with our efforts to breakthrough as first gen hunters.
Follow Amos: @wannabehuntingpodcast
Follow Josh: @josh.hillyard
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @alexg.hunt
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Spartan Forge
Camofire
Black Ovis
My Medic
Alien Gear Holsters
MTN OPS
Fox River Socks
GunSkins
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Humans have several unique symbiotic relationships with different species in the various kingdoms of life, but none is more famous than our mutualistic relationship that we share with our canine companions. For thousands of years man and dog have roamed the earth depending on each other for food and safety, but in the postmodern age our partnership has evolved to include picking up sheds, and Jeremy Moore has been putting forth his best efforts to help spread the word on this recent training target for dog handlers. In this episode we will discuss Jeremy's story as an outdoorsman and dog handler, the number of sheds we walk past, and the finer details of teaching old dogs new tricks.
Follow Jeremy: @dogbonehunter
Visit Jermey's Website
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @alexg.hunt
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Spartan Forge
Camofire
Black Ovis
My Medic
MTN OPS
Fox River Socks
GunSkins
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Hilariously disturbing is a term we will use in this one as Kent discusses with Alex, Brandon and guest Josh Divan of Pheasants Forever the ethics behind using a trail cam to catch someone in the act of a disturbing, yet public ritual. The crew also discusses a few new points sent in by a listener continuing the discussion on the importance of having plenty of hunters. Finally Josh talks about the current open enrollment period for landowners to put their qualifying acres into CRP (Conservation Reserve Program) designated ground to expand wildlife habitat. Plenty of great conversation that dances all over the map that you'll be glad you tuned in for.
Follow Pheasants Forever on Instagram: @pheasants_forever
Join Pheasants Forever
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @alexg.hunt
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Spartan Forge
Camofire
Black Ovis
My Medic
MTN OPS
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Rabbits are one of those timeless species that we assume hunters enjoy pursuing each season, but in reality there are many hunters who miss out on these furry little hunting season extenders. Hunting rabbits may seem fairly straight forward, but as you will soon find out after listening to Kevin, there is plenty of room for a good strategy for going into each hunt.
Follow Kevin: @murphyssmallgamenation
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @alexg.hunt
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Spartan Forge
Camofire
Black Ovis
My Medic
MTN OPS
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
We found Jake! And to celebrate we brought him and the rest of the usual crew back together to do another episode of Hunt Therapy! This one is chock full of good stuff from bow string finger tendonitis, to the nastiness of skinning a raccoon, and the quickly approaching opportunities available to those interested in putting in for limited draw tags. In Part 2 of the show we are joined by Charles of Whitwam of Howl For Wildlife to discuss the importance of being active with legal matters that pertain to hunting and science based wildlife policies.
Follow Howl For Wildlife on Instagram: @howl_org
Visit the Howl For Wildlife Website and Get Active!
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @alexg.hunt
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Spartan Forge
Camofire
Black Ovis
My Medic
MTN OPS
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Rabbits, squirrels, and quail. That's about the limit of what's left to hunt here in Iowa, and I'd guess much of the rest of the country as well. So as the days quickly end for chasing these underrated species, I wanted to focus hard on the bobwhite quail, and there is nobody better to give us an education on this than our friend Todd Bogenschutz of the Iowa DNR. Todd was on the show in the past to talk upland birds in Iowa, and in this episode he provides masterclass on quail specifically. Todd talks about the history of quail in the midwest and southern US, their breeding and covey habits, their diets, why pen released birds don't work, how to hunt the speedy little birds, and the challenges they face on the modern landscape. This is the biggest amount of quail specific info I have ever come across and I'd be willing to guess you will be saying the same thing after tuning in.
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @alexg.hunt
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Spartan Forge
Camofire
Black Ovis
My Medic
MTN OPS
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
As we set out on another trip around our favorite star, there is much to ponder about what the upcoming hunting year might hold for us. Brandon, Alex and Kent talk about their 2022 hunting resolutions that they hope to achieve by this time next year, and they dive into a recent, challenging conversation that had the hunting world in an uproar for a few days. It was a fun episode to record, and even more fun to listen to. I think you will agree.
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @alexg.hunt
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Camofire
Black Ovis
MTN OPS
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Mike Reeber is from the Lone Star State, and he joined the show to talk about the best part of hunting- the vittles, the delicacies, the meaty memories, THE FOOD. So much of hunting goes into getting to the point of pulling the trigger, but the fully realized enjoyment of hunting comes from eating the meat, and Mike does an excellent job maximizing every ounce of wild game he harvests. Mike not only enjoys harvesting and preparing wild game, but he also loves shed hunting so you know I can't help myself and spend a chunk of time talking sheds in Texas.
Check out Mike's Website
Follow Mike: @mikereeber
Check out the Roaming Fire Website
Follow Roaming Fire: @roamingfirefood
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @alexg.hunt
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Check out the First Gen Hunter Website
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Camofire
Black Ovis
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Merry Christmas!
2021 is drawing to a close. Pretty soon our hunting licenses will need to be updated, and our focus will shift from deer, waterfowl, and pheasants to sheds and spring turkeys, but as we close out the year we get to celebrate the greatest gift of all- the gift provided to us by the God of all creation given in the form of His Son, Jesus. That’s what we are here to talk about in this episode of the podcast, and avid whitetail hunter Rusty Boruff is here to tell us this ancient story of hope. Of course we can’t help ourselves and we talk about a whole lot of hunting as well which includes: the ultimate hunter’s stocking stuffers, the most underrated county in deer hunting, and the incredible work Rusty has going on with One Eighty. I hope you enjoy this episode, and I hope this Christmas season is finding you at peace and reflecting on the hope of the original Christmas.
Follow Rusty: @rustyboruff
Follow One Eighty: @oneeightyzone
Support and Serve with One Eighty
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @alexg.hunt
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Camofire
Black Ovis
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Holding a deer tag into the late season provides a unique challenge that all of our rut wizard friends don’t find themselves in very often. It’s almost like we are doing the extra time, because we didn’t get our homework done by the due date that every one else seemingly had no problem with. But if we look at the late season as just another opportunity to hunt our favorite game, we will realize that are tardy tag isn’t a burden at all. Instead it is another opportunity to learn how deer survive and behave throughout the different phases of the season.
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @alexg.hunt
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Camofire
Black Ovis
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
If you've hunted long enough you know that that act of pulling the trigger, or releasing an arrow is a very small part of what goes into hunting, but it is the brief moment that we dream about. So much of the conversation about hunting centers on the gear and the process, but in this episode we talk about the moment of truth as we talk through the success Brandon, Alex and I have enjoyed so far this season. We had a lot of fun rehashing our tales of triumph and hope our stories inspire you as you lean into the late season.
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @alexg.hunt
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Camofire
Black Ovis
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Happy Thanksgiving! I have so many blessings in my life to be thankful for, and you as a FGHP listener are one of them- so thank you! In this episode Brandon and I hit a part 2 to one of our earliest episodes that covers one of the toughest questions for new and veteran hunters: where should I set up to hunt? We talk about some general rules we use to guide our decision making, adjustments we make throughout the phases of deer season, and how to use logic to help you connect the dots on your way to tagging a buck, and what to do when frustration boils over. Recording this episode was a major help to us and I'm confident listening in will be a big advantage to you as well.
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @alexg.hunt
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Camofire
Black Ovis
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Banner days are banner days, because they are so good you want to make a banner and nail it to the lodgepole of your cabin to extol the greatness of what happened that day. This episode of hunt therapy was the first ingredient to a banner day for me. Jake and I met up to hunt in Noel's neck of the woods and we had a great time recording this show. We start out by listing names for big bucks, get the inside scoop on the legend of Doofus, and talk about the good, the bad, and the ugly of hunting October. There's so much to enjoy about this conversation that even if work is miserable, or if your season hasn't been working out, or whatever could be bugging you, if you tune into this one, I can pretty well guarantee you will be smiling for the next hour and 22 minutes.
Follow Noel: @noelgandy
Follow Buckventures The Woodsman: @bv_the_woodsman
Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life
Follow Alex: @alexg.hunt
Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Camofire
Black Ovis
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
In our lives we on occasion are fortunate enough to cross paths with someone who is truly passionate about what they do. Their whole demeanor is infectious, and as you listen to and watch them speak and interact with others you feel yourself buying into their cause. Bob St. Pierre of Pheasants Forever is one of those rare individuals. Bob was kind enough to join this episode of the show to talk about the current state of upland habitat, populations, and of course hunting. Bob shares his own experiences as an uplander and also lends his own perspective on where things are now, and where they are heading in the next decade for upland habitat and the bird species that depend on it. By the end of tuning in, I’m confident that you will be bought in as well.
Follow Bob on Instagram: @pheasantbob
Follow Pheasants Forever on Instagram: @pheasants_forever
Join Pheasants Forever
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Camofire
Black Ovis
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
There are many hurdles we first gen hunters have to clear in order to successfully break into the hunting scene. Along with a knowledge deficit, lack of private hunting access, and no tactical foundation, acquiring all of the necessary gear to get out and hunt is one of the tallest hurdles for first gen hunters. Thankfully there are several options to help solve this problem, but I have found none better than the businesses Camofire and Black Ovis. Kendall Card- Cofounder of these companies, joined the show to explain their back story, and he also pitched in on the other main topic of the show which is deer hunting. Most states have their deer seasons under way at this point so we break down some of the factors we can control to help our seasons get off with a strong start.
Follow Camofire and Black Ovis on Instagram: @camofire & @blackovis
Follow Kendall on Instagram: @kendalljcard
Follow Alex
Instagram: @alex.hunt & @east2westhunts
GoWild: @Alex G
Facebook: @east2westhunts
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Camofire
Black Ovis
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
We Iowegians like to brag about our status in the trophy whitetail category. You want a slob buck? Start putting in to draw a tag in the Hawkeye State. But what deer are to Iowa, elk are to Arizona. It's no secret that monstrous elk reside in the Grand Canyon State, and our friend Alex Gruin of East2West Hunts has been working hard on his own tag acquisition project to battle the 1% draw odds and go chase after these majestic animals. Finally after 8 long years of waiting his number was called and his hunt was scheduled, and he joins us in this episode to report on how it all went down.
Follow Alex
Instagram: @alex.hunt & @east2westhunts
GoWild: @Alex G
Facebook: @east2westhunts
Follow First Gen Hunter
Instagram: @first.gen.hunter
GoWild: @Kent Boucher
Facebook: @first.gen.hunter
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Camofire
Black Ovis
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
This is the 2nd installment of the hunting camp style series that we are now calling Hunt Therapy. This is your every other week opportunity for hunt themed laughs, and tips that we are confident you will find both relatable and therapeutic. This episode includes Alex's preview of his dream elk hunt in Arizona, Brandon's dove hunting plans, Jake's obliterated archery target, and my war on business casual dress codes.
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Camofire
Black Ovis
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Most people think of New York as the concrete jungle, far removed from any resemblance of its pre-settled beauty, and while that is true when considering the New York City area and it’s suburbs, that’s far from the truth for the remainder of the state. Dense forests edged by cropland, lakes, and mountains are what make this state beautiful and a prime home for whitetail deer. Jon Teater is a NY native and whitetail land manager who was kind enough to lend us his time to educate us on how hunting whitetails in NY can be done.
Follow Jon:
Instagram: @whitetail_landscapes
Website: https://whitetaillandscapes.com/
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Camofire
Black Ovis
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
This is the kickoff to a new biweekly series here on The First Gen Hunter Podcast- The Campfire Chronicle Series (not to be confused with another fantastic podcast by a similar name that's out there on the podcast airwaves) where core characters of the podcast come together around the virtual campfire of a virtual hunting camp to laugh at each others' pain, tell each others' secrets, swap hunting yarns, and talk all things hunting. In this first installment me, Alex Gruin, and my brother Jake are joined by previous guest and friend of the show Alex Earhart who provides some helpful insight on gearing up during the hottest times of the year.
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Camofire
Black Ovis
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Run and gun whitetail hunting is a widely used term in the hunting world, and I think a lot of people don’t quite understand what that hunting tactic looks like, or how to practically apply within their own approach. Thankfully Dan Johnson of Sportsman’s Nation is a subject matter expert who has been successfully using the run and gun method year after year to tag beautiful, mature deer in Iowa. There’s a lot of ground covered in this episode that includes scenario specific hunting strategies, sneaking up on bedded deer in standing corn fields, and how Dan ended up with nine fingers. Tune in to sop up loads of applicable run and gun hunting information and a whole bunch of laughs here on episode 65.
Follow Dan on Facebook & Instagram: @ninefingerchronicles and @sportsmensnation
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Camofire
Black Ovis
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
One of the greatest confrontational challenges to ever exist since the creation of currency is “Put your money where your mouth is.” Of course much of this has probably come down to betting and fantasy football, but the statement can certainly be used when discussing the reality of talking about conservation, compared to actually doing the work of a conservationist. Marissa Jensen of Pheasant's Forever has done just that. As the National Education and Outreach Manager, Marissa has done her best to reach new, and inexperienced hunters and outdoors people and help them find their place within the hunting community.
Follow Marissa on Instagram: @rosehips_and_turtles
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Camofire
Black Ovis
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
On this episode I was joined by Nick Otto the host of The Huntavore Podcast. Nick and I talk a little hunting, but mostly about food. For many folks that are interested in trying to hunt, it is the food that provides the justification for finally purchasing a hunting license. Nick will join me in discussing this most important aspect of hunting as we explore topics ranging from shot placement to what Nick would choose for his last wild game meal. It’s a great interview that will inspire you to take a few more risks in nature’s kitchen.
Follow Nick on Instagram: @huntavore
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Camofire
Black Ovis
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
When the term “legend” gets thrown into a conversation your brain may rabbit trail to thoughts of Michael Jordan, Mickey Mantle, or Abraham Lincoln- some pretty incredible folks from a public knowledge standpoint. But what about those every day legends who walk among us in the work place, church, school, or even deer camp. Who are those legends to you? Well, to the close friends of Zach Polaske, Zach is just that. What started as a nickname given to him for his incredible ability to locate deer, elk, and walleyes has evolved to include his legendary toughness to fight an extremely rare and aggressive form of bone cancer all while continuing to pursue his outdoor passion with his family and friends. Zach tells some of his favorite hunting stories, and shares some excellent early season archery deer tips. I was honored to have the opportunity to share Zach’s story, and we all are fortunate to be able to hear it.
Follow Zach on Instagram: @douglas_county_legend
Support Zach and His Family
Attend the Polaske Family Benefit
Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
Camofire
Black Ovis
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Special thanks to Matt Mackey, Jimmy Glaeser, Matt Fox, Brian Highland, Jamie Vee, Paul Polaske, Steve Amys and Brian Rusk for sharing their thoughts and stories about Zach. Great people are surrounded by great friends.
Of the many lost arts of worlds nearly forgotten, blacksmithing is possibly the most interesting. Of course there are a few talented folks out there who carry on some of these traditions, but few are better and more thoroughly devoted to using their art for the betterment of hunting than Mr. Daniel Casey of Casey Arms. Stationed in Romance, Arkansas, Daniel uses his God-given gift for forging iron into incredible antique pistols, rifles, shotguns, swords, knives and many other weapons that will drop your jaw and compel you to take a hammer to your piggy bank. Daniel was kind enough to join Brandon and me on this episode to discuss the weapons he makes, and what goes into making them. He also provides an expert’s survey of the hunting opportunities that his unique and beautiful state has to offer.
Visit The Casey Arms Website
Follow Casey Arms on Facebook and Instagram: @caseyxarms
First Gen Hunter Partners
Support First Gen Hunter By Shopping:
Camofire
Black Ovis
East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
In this episode John Lusk of Lusk Archery Adventures joins the show to talk about a wide range of archery hunting topics. These topics include testing archery equipment, the overseas trophy hunting debate, John’s hunting plans for 2021 and a lot more. Hunting season is coming soon, let the excitement build as you tune into episode 60!
Subscribe to John's YouTube Channel
Follow John on Facebook & Instagram: @luskarcheryadventures
First Gen Hunter Partners
Camofire Link: https://www.camofire.com/?avad=296077_f214c5e01
Black Ovis Link: https://www.blackovis.com/?avad=296077_b2167fab1
East2West Hunts: https://www.alexgruin.com/- promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
This is a First Gen Hunter archives special- recorded 9 months ago and finally releasing today- Brandon and I had a great time talking about how hunting has changed for each of us through time, and what we continue to look forward to as we develop as hunters. The conversation also includes plenty of encouragement and tips for other hunters who are looking how to improve their own hunting skills and experiences as they continue to hunt into the future.
First Gen Hunter Partners
Camofire Link: https://www.camofire.com/?avad=296077_f214c5e01
Black Ovis Link: https://www.blackovis.com/?avad=296077_b2167fab1
East2West Hunts: https://www.alexgruin.com/- promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
The title for the episode pretty much explains it- this episode is all about the adventure of a lifetime. Brian is a bear hunter, and a bear hunting guide. He’s killed black bear in the lower 48, but spends 40 days every year guiding hunts in the Brooks Range of Northern Alaska, and many of those hunts are for Grizzly and Brown Bear (yes, I know same species, but considered different animals by those who are shaking hands with them on a regular basis). Brian tells us how he got into hunting, stories of his bear hunting adventures, and plenty of tips, tactics and tricks all throughout this one.
Give Brian a Follow:
Instagram: @brian_hallberg and @contactoutdoors
Check out Brian’s Website:
https://contactoutdoorsmedia.com/
First Gen Hunter Partners
Camofire Link: https://www.camofire.com/?avad=296077_f214c5e01
Black Ovis Link: https://www.blackovis.com/?avad=296077_b2167fab1
East2West Hunts: https://www.alexgruin.com/- promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
This is the most fun we’ve ever had on the show, we are all over the place. And by we I mean Brandon, Alex, Jake and Yours Truly. A million laughs and a super diverse conversation that includes a rating of our spring outdoor activities, Alex’s social media hater, tag acquisition bailouts in Montana, my poor fishing abilities and solstice/equinox blunder, Brandon’s old age, wolves in Idaho, tag application updates, and of course Jake forgetting to put powder in his muzzleloader. All of these topics and a whole lot more. We hope you enjoy the therapeutic effects of this episode as much as we did.
First Gen Hunter Partners
Camofire Link: https://www.camofire.com/?avad=296077_f214c5e01
Black Ovis Link: https://www.blackovis.com/?avad=296077_b2167fab1
East2West Hunts: https://www.alexgruin.com/- promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Deer hunting changes quickly, and the hunting products available are one of the main sources of that change. Through time our ancestors went from using spears, slings, atlatls, eventually progressed to bows and arrows, and finally firearms- and that's only the weapon component to hunting. Clothing, trail cameras, footwear, optics and so many other important tools used by hunters have greatly changed, and that's what this interview is all about, taking the next step in becoming a more effective hunter. Bill Thompson, the founder of Spartan Forge, has combined his experience as a bow hunter with the skill and knowledge he has acquired through his years of experience working within Army Intelligence, along with hundreds of years of radio collar deer movement data, and created an incredibly powerful phone application that serves as a tool for decoding the patterns of whitetail movement where you hunt them in your corner of the country.
Check out the Spartan Forge website: https://www.spartanforge.ai/
Follow Spartan Forge on Instagram: @spartan.forge
First Gen Hunter Partners
Camofire Link: https://www.camofire.com/?avad=296077_f214c5e01
Black Ovis Link: https://www.blackovis.com/?avad=296077_b2167fab1
East2West Hunts: https://www.alexgruin.com/- promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Idaho is probably most well known for it consistently over performing college football team that plays on blue turf, but the topic in this episode is all about their elk. Although I have spent very little time in Idaho, I have consistently heard tales of its incredibly steep terrain. Our guest Casey Byers has moved from the Midwest to Idaho and has settled into the elk hunting culture quite successfully. In this episode he talks about elk behavior, where elk can be found, specific tactics for hunting elk, and how to get one off the mountain if you are fortunate to tag one.
Follow Casey and His Team on YouTube: Hooked Hunting
Instagram: @hookedhunting
First Gen Hunter Partners
Camofire Link: https://www.camofire.com/?avad=296077_f214c5e01
Black Ovis Link: https://www.blackovis.com/?avad=296077_b2167fab1
East2West Hunts: https://www.alexgruin.com/- promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
One of the most fascinating aspects of the hunting world are all of the nuanced corners where hunters specialize in pursuing unique game with their own highly effective methods that most folks have no concept of. That’s where running beagles on swampers deep in the Alabama swamps fits in. This is the kind of hunting that requires year round dedication to dog training, maintaining physical fitness, well functioning equipment, and a certain measure of toughness that most other hunts won’t demand. Tremayne Benson of Benson’s Kennel is at the very top of this community and was gracious enough to lend us his time to explain what exactly it takes to be a houndsman in swamp rabbit habitat.
Follow Tremayne on Instagram: @bensonskennel
Check out the Benson’s Kennel website: https://www.bensonskennel.com/
First Gen Hunter Partners
Camofire Link: https://www.camofire.com/?avad=296077_f214c5e01
Black Ovis Link: https://www.blackovis.com/?avad=296077_b2167fab1
East2West Hunts: https://www.alexgruin.com/- promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Sheds, Turkeys and Shrooms: the only spring hunting seasons here in the heartland. Imagine bagging all three in one day? That would be about as rare as a royal flush. But our guest Garrett “Gary” Feik has done just that, and he’s here to share his experience on how to find Morels. As unique and enjoyable as morel season is, it’s gone almost as fast as it arrives so knowing where to look is the best way to capitalize on this brief opportunity.
Follow Feik on Instagram: @gfeik77
First Gen Hunter Partners
Camofire Link: https://www.camofire.com/?avad=296077_f214c5e01
Black Ovis Link: https://www.blackovis.com/?avad=296077_b2167fab1
East2West Hunts: https://www.alexgruin.com/- promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
We are still in the thick of turkey season and First Gen Hunter is here to help you tag a gobbler. In this episode Brandon and I talk to The Primitive Preacher himself, Mr. Jesse Gjefle of the Wisconsin portion of the Driftless Area has a unique passion for old world hunting equipment, and builds his own bows and arrows, and he also naps and forges his own points. Yeah he’s that cool. We didn’t just bring him on to talk about his skills as a craftsman though, we have him on to lend some of his turkey knowledge that has served him well through the years as an avid turkey hunter. Jesse walks us through where he sets up, what turkeys do all day, how and when to call, and his own approach to hunting Ben Franklin’s favorite birds.
Follow Jesse:
Facebook: Primitive Preacher
YouTube: Primitive Preacher
First Gen Hunter Partners
Camofire Link: https://www.camofire.com/?avad=296077_f214c5e01
Black Ovis Link: https://www.blackovis.com/?avad=296077_b2167fab1
East2West Hunts: https://www.alexgruin.com/- promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
The time, money and effort hunters put into filling a big game tag is hard to measure beyond the simple math that shows it ain’t cheap. Oddly enough hunters will often spare no expense on the gear, weapons, ammunition, travel and lodging in order to notch their tags, and then turn around and skimp on getting a high quality taxidermy job done on their prized game. This interview with master taxidermist Matt Welsh of Raccoon Valley Taxidermy addresses those kinds of mental breakdowns and inconsistencies along with the basics of preparing your trophy for the taxidermist, the difference between good taxidermy and average taxidermy, the one job that’s wide open for the taking within the hunting industry, and what life is like as a taxidermist,
Follow Matt:
Facebook & Instagram: @raccoonvalleytaxidermy
Website: https://www.raccoonvalleytaxidermy.com/
TFGHP Partners:
Camofire Link: https://www.camofire.com/?avad=296077_f214c5e01
East2West Hunts: https://www.alexgruin.com/- promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Sheds are nearly buried again in the green new carpet of spring, morels aren't quite ready and the gobbles of a tom turkey disturb the quietness of the cool morning air... ahh it's spring in the turkey woods. And there is no one better to talk about how to fill turkey tags than Mr. Heath Rayfield of Buckventures The Woodsmen. Heath is a family man, avid hunter, and hunting guide in the Carolinas, and hunting turkeys is his bread and butter. He was kind enough to come back on the show and explain to us how he finds so much success hunting these birds- year after year.
Follow Heath on Instagram & Facebook: @heathrayfield
TFGHP Partner
https://www.alexgruin.com/- promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Spring has officially arrived and that means the end of shed season, the start of turkey season and a giant to-do list to complete before the archery deer opener this coming fall. Bow tuning, practice shooting and new accessory purchases dominate the list of “chores” that need to be addressed, but as a budding archer, putting together an effective plan for tackling the list can be tough to figure out. That’s why archery enthusiast Jeff Reid is here tell us how he gets ready during this valuable time leading up to hunting season. From competition shooting to making smart purchases Jeff walks us through a pathway to better hunting with the ol’ bow and arrow.
Follow Jeff on Instagram: @jeffreid
TFGHP Partners
Facebook: Steele Custom Baits - 10% off first order for all First Gen Hunter Podcast listeners
https://www.alexgruin.com/- promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
There are a lot of critters I hope to get the chance to hunt. Of course many of them are on everyone else’s dream hunt list, but near the top is this nonnative species of deer- the sika deer. With the rutting behavior similar to a midwestern whitetail, the body size of a southwestern Coues deer, the vocals of a miniature bull elk, and the habitat preferences of waterfowl- these deer are fascinating to say the least. As small as their range is in North America, Brandon and I had to get connected with a local who knows these animals well, and Laura Upham was the perfect person to talk to. Laura is a state forester, avid outdoors person, and a first gen hunter. We talk about everything she loves to do in the outdoors and then get an education on how sika deer live, and how to hunt them.
Follow on Facebook: Delmarva Tracking Hounds
TFGHP Partners
Facebook: Steele Custom Baits - 10% off first order for all First Gen Hunter Podcast listeners
https://www.alexgruin.com/- promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchases
Squirrel hunting has served as the first date for many hunters through the decades, and yet many fall away from it as they move on to bigger game like deer, elk, turkeys and waterfowl. Guest Marcus Gray is a wildlife biologist who has endured the test of time and with his own line of Mountain Feist squirrel dogs he is chasing squirrels with more passion than he had on his first ever hunt. These acrobats of the forest are well worth their weight in stew, and Marcus fills us in on how to bag a limit more often than we don’t. Marcus also takes us through the importance of conserving pollinator habitat, his dogs and a lot more.
Check out Marcus’ website: http://www.graysmountainfeist.com/
Follow on Facebook: Gray’s Mountain Feist
TFGHP Partners
https://whiteduckoutdoors.com/ - promo code: FIRSTGEN = 10% off first purchase
https://www.alexgruin.com/- promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Term papers, all nighters, midnight coffee brewing, changing majors and… running a hunting YouTube channel on the side? It’s not the typical college experience, but the team members of Dorm Room Outdoors make it happen. In this episode they discuss how they balance classwork and sports with hunting, as well as a recap on their 2020 hunting seasons and what they hope the hunting world looks like in the future.
Follow DRO on Instagram: @dormroomoutdoors
Subscribe to DRO on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVIveRmj_treKjMsNO9aKEA
TFGHP Partners
https://whiteduckoutdoors.com/ - promo code: FIRSTGEN = 10% off first purchase
https://www.alexgruin.com/- promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
“I’ll take surprising hunting facts for $800…” Surprising as it may be, Rhode Island- The Ocean State, is a tremendous whitetail location with plenty of public hunting access, quality bucks, and incredible shed hunting opportunities. But don’t take my word for it because I’ve never been there. That’s why Ryan and Dan from Rhode Island Whitetails joined the show to fill you and me in on how to hunt deer in this beautiful whitetail state.
Follow Rhode Island Whitetails on Instagram: @rhodeisland_whitetails
Subscribe to their YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtX7q3LmRG0tOWDY3xlcqYg
TFGHP Partners
https://whiteduckoutdoors.com/ - promo code: FIRSTGEN = 10% off first purchase
https://www.alexgruin.com/- promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
Tagging big, mature deer on a regular basis is the culmination of a lifetime spent perfecting the finer details of hunting. Cole Young has done that. Cole gained access to a dynamite farm, custom fit the habitat to maximize its potential, got a monster whitetail on trail camera and then wrapped a tag around his antlers within two attempts at hunting him. There is so much to learn in this one, and if you are wanting to the the next step with improving your hunting success- this one is for you.
https://whiteduckoutdoors.com/ - promo code: FIRSTGEN = 10% off first purchase
https://www.alexgruin.com/- promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase
For many hunters small game is where they got started. Whether it was circling trees for squirrels, or stomping on brush piles for rabbits, the hunting was simple and the payoff was often a few delicious critters ready for the oven when the hunt ended. That’s exactly what this episode is about- how to hunt rabbits more effectively. Brad and Todd from Lone Oak Outdoors spend a month or two each year running behind a team of Beagles trained to sniff out speedy cottontails in Virginia. They fill us in on the dogs, the strategy and the gear needed to become a full time bunny buster.
Follow: @teamloneoak on Instagram
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbZG13tl8HobhdNHoUVXltg
East 2 West Hunts 10% off Promotion- Enter Code firstgen10 at checkout
Shed hunting is one of the best ways to shake off the post hunting season blues and work off a few holiday pounds. Of course, in the midwest whitetail antlers are what most folks are looking for. But as you will hear in this episode, author Joe Shead, who literally wrote the book on shed hunting was kind enough to share his wealth of knowledge on how to find antlers for not only whitetails, but elk, moose, mule deer and caribou as well.
Visit Joe's Website: https://goshedhunting.com/
Subscribe to Joe's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOzva_xtmYpJpuiEB3zf8Ow
East 2 West Hunts 10% off Promotion- Enter Code firstgen10 at checkout
I believe one of the biggest factors that keeps hunters from expanding their experiences to other states is the mountain of questions and concerns about all of the details required for hunting far away from home. How do you bring your deer rifle, or you bow? What about the knives for field dressing? How about bringing the meat home if you are successful? These are some major questions that need to be answered before people can enjoy all the hunting opportunities that our country has to offer, and Alex Gruin is the guy to help.
Follow Alex: @alexg.hunt, @east2westhunts
East 2 West Hunts 10% off Promotion- Enter Code FirstGen10 at checkout
Everyone wants to belong. For many that's what hunting has provided for them. A network of like-minded, passionate individuals to swap stories, pictures and strategies with. Unfortunately, many of those networks get disrupted by jealousy, pride and harassment. The opposite of what people are looking for. But thanks to good people like Brad Luttrell and his team at GoWild, a thriving community of outdoor enthusiasts exists for all of the right reasons. Brad joins this episode of TFGHP to talk about his hunting roots, the founding of GoWild, the importance of participating in a supportive outdoor community, his favorite wild game recipes and his goals as a hunter.
Download the GoWild App to join the GoWild Community
Visit: timetogowild.com
East 2 West Hunts 10% off Promotion- Enter Code FirstGen10 at checkout
Quail is one of the most underrated species to hunt and if your state is like mine, there are still a few more days to get out and chase after these incredible birds. The problem is a lot of hunters really don't know how to target these Bob White whistlers. Heath Rayfield of The Woodsman is a longtime upland guide who hunts quail almost daily in the Carolinas. Heath does such a a great job explaining many of the important tips and tactics needed for bagging quail that I can pretty much guarantee you will be daydreaming about your next covey rise.
Follow Heath on Facebook and Instagram: @heathrayfield
Follow Buchanan Shoals: https://buchananshoals.com/
East 2 West Hunts 10% off Promotion- Enter Code FirstGen10 at checkout
Unlike most good things that come to an end, the conclusion of hunting season actually leads to more good things- specifically shed antler season. Hunting for shed antlers is a fantastic way to spend time outdoors. Racking up mile upon mile in search of that ivory colored tine sticking up out of the surrounding landscape is what dreams are made of. Speaking of dreams, the start of this show is a good conversation between Kent and Brandon which includes retellings of Kent’s dreams about shed hunting. There’s a ton of great conversation, laughs, and excellent shed hunting tips in this episode so be sure to tune in!
If you love hunting and bucks take a backseat to ducks, this episode is for you. TJ Scott of Kill MO Ducks is a longtime waterfowl guide from the Missouri Bootheel, and he joined the show to explain how to best approach the waning days of the waterfowl season. There is plenty of information here to get a greenhorn up to speed, and to help the soggiest of waterfowlers reach their limits. Plus find out what the to-do list looks like for Kent and Brandon as they head into the offseason.
Book a Hunt with Kill MO Ducks: https://www.killmoducks.com/
Follow Them:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/killmoducks1
Instagram: @killmoducks
East 2 West Hunts 10% off Promotion- Enter Code FirstGen10 at checkout
Kent and Brandon get an education on a deer hunting strategy that is totally new to them- tracking down bucks in the vast pubic access forests of New Hampshire, Vermont and Maine. Brad Willey of White Mountain Buck Trackers has mastered this method of hunting and explains where to look for tracks, and then how to identify a fresh, mature buck track to start following, and what it takes to get a buck on the ground. Plus there is a 45 minute pre game where Kent and Brandon talk through their hunting and fishing goals for 2021. Plenty of excitement and great information in this one!
Follow Brad and His Team:
Instagram: @white_mtn_buck_trackers
https://www.instagram.com/white_mtn_buck_trackers/
Facebook: @whitemtnbucktrackers https://www.facebook.com/whitemtnbucktrackers
Feeling the pressure to notch your deer tag, and feeling as if all hope is lost for that to actually happen before the end of the season? We got you covered. Environmental Chemist, Jeremiah Haas knows exactly where to locate deer this time of year and how to get one on the ground and he was kind enough to give up his time to share his expertise on the podcast. Take notes as you listen to this one on hunting the late season.
This is a story with a happy ending. My brother Jake and I were both fortunate enough to harvest a beautiful Iowa buck this year. This is the story of that accomplishment. There are plenty of laughs, highs, lows and of course tips in this one. Be sure to tune in to hear the scoop on the climax of the Boucher brother deer season.
Merry Christmas!
Follow Noel Gandy
Instagram and Facebook: @noelgandy, @bv_the_woodsman
Hunting the late season brings about some of the greatest, and most rewarding challenges. We place ourselves right in the middle of some of the toughest and most uncomfortable conditions that nature can deal us. Alex Earhart is an outdoorsman who relishes this time of year and has spent much of his life perfecting his approach to safely enjoy this unique time of year, and he comes on the show to offer his advice. Whether hunting, hiking or camping- this episode will give you the information you need to approach the late season more effectively than ever before.
Ep. 31 Nonresident Tag Applications and Acquisitions Part 2 with Alex Gruin
Dec 10 Written By Kent Boucher Most people have dreams. Most dreams get cut short by the dreamer failing to follow through. This episode is here to help you and your dream not fall prey to this common pitfall. There is a ton of information in this episode on getting a tag as a nonresident as well as a great story of Alex shooting a beautiful buck just a few days before we recorded. Listen, research, get a tag and pursue your dream hunt.
Follow Alex
Instagram: @east2westhunts
Website: www.alexgruin.com
Sometimes tree stands and elevated box blinds are the best way to hunt, and sometimes they aren’t. When your best option is taking your hunt to the ground you need to have a good plan in place. Tony Trietch is a ground hunting expert. He kills numerous trophy caliber animals each year while hunting exclusively from the ground. Tony was kind enough to join the show and explain his own tactics, gear and lessons learned from years of hunting from the same elevation as his game.
Follow Tony on Instagram: @tony_trietch
Jeff Boer from Wild Dakota TV joins the show to discuss pheasant hunting opportunities in his home state of South Dakota. Just like most things within hunting, a good plan with the appropriate mindset is the key to finding the most enjoyment from our most promising opportunities. Jeff offers local knowledge, tips and insight that will make you double check your late January calendar to see if you can fit in a week of vacation to The Pheasant Capital of the World.
Follow Jeff and his team at Wild Dakota TV
Instagram and Facebook: @wilddakotatv
YouTube Channel: WildDakotaTV
Tradition. First time deer hunters. Desperation to fill a tag. These are all reasons that make gun season one of the most favorite times of the year for hunters. If you've gone before, you know it's not as simple as just finding a good vantage point and taking a shot. There is a lot of additional work that goes into being a successful gun season hunter and Trevor Schmidt is here to share some strategies that have served him very well through many years of hunting gun seasons. Tune in to increase your odds of tagging out with a firearm this year.
One of the most challenging concepts for new deer hunters to figure out is how to consistently get close enough to deer to get a shot. This interview with James and Jared of Bowga Hunting provides excellent instruction for solving this problem, and tagging more deer.
Follow Bowga Hunting: https://www.bowgahunting.com/
Instagram: @bowgahunting & @jaredgortsema
Heartbreaker alert! Brandon and Kent give a hunting season update and Kent spills the beans on his recent hunting disaster. This one is full of blood trailing tips, emotion, commiseration and a renewed passion for notching tags.
Many times the best advice comes from those who have spent nearly their entire lives doing something. That is true for this interview with Bill Jenkin III. Bill is a Montana native who grew up chasing mule deer and elk in his own backyard. This interview is packed full with stories and tips that will take you far beyond just picking up a tag and finding a place to hunt. Bill's advice will actually teach you how to hunt these species so tune in and put yourself that much closer to notching a mule deer or elk tag.
Brandon and I know very little about waterfowl hunting so we had to bring in an expert to educate us on the basics of pursuing these migratory, aquatic birds. David Stallard from The Call Outdoors is an avid waterfowl hunter who provides the perfect amount of facts for a foundational understanding of how to hunt these species.
Follow David and his team:
website: https://thecalloutdoors.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TCOthecalloutdoors
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecalloutdoors/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCallOutdoors
Brandon and Kent get to hear the much anticipated conclusion to the DIY elk hunt that Erek and Ben from Fly True Productions took on in Colorado. This story is filled with ups and downs, surprises and tips, and of course a Rocky Mountain sized adventure that will inspire any who tune in!
Follow Fly True Productions:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flytrueproductions/
The goal of First Gen Hunter is to encourage people to pursue hunting further than they have before- whether that's for the first time ever, or just getting out in the field more often. Mark Norquist of Modern Carnivore shares that same goal of helping others find this passion for hunting. In this episode Kent and Brandon talk to Mark about the mission of Modern Carnivore, why hunting is good for people, and why people are good for hunting.
Check out Modern Carnivore:
www.modcarn.com
www.huntingcamp.live
This episode is for the common man. Most folks don't have access to huge swaths of private ground to hunt. Instead many hunters own properties that are under 100 acres, but that doesn't mean it can't be an excellent place to take down a mature deer. Chase Burns is a Land Manager who is a master of maximizing small properties for deer hunting. Listen in to pick up excellent tips on purchasing small hunting properties, land management misconceptions, small property hunting strategy and so much more.
Follow Chase:
https://www.facebook.com/ChaseBurnsLandSales
https://www.facebook.com/DogwoodLandManagement
The most important step in fulfilling a dream is to just go and do it. That's what Joe Shead did when he decided to capitalize on an opportunity to purchase a bull moose tag in Alaska. The story is excellent and there are plenty of great hunting tips embedded along the way. Tune in and learn the value of grabbing life by the antlers.
Please Follow Joe on the following channels:
https://goshedhunting.com/
https://www.facebook.com/Go-Shed-Hunting-195411243860839
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOzva_xtmYpJpuiEB3zf8Ow
We have a country full of game, and much of that can be credited to our great wildlife biologists all across the continent. In this interview Brandon and I get to speak with Upland Wildlife Biologist- Mr. Todd Bogenschutz from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Todd explains the history of many upland species in the midwest, and then provides an update on how their populations are faring today by providing an explanation of the Iowa 2020 Roadside Survey results. Todd also explains how hunters and landowners can maximize their hunting habitats for more birds, and what it would take for our country to return to the glory days of these species on the midwestern landscape.
We all have a dream hunt and there is so much work that goes into making that happen. Possibly the most confusing aspect is "getting the tags" from each state we plan to hunt. There are so many different rules and methods for attaining nonresident tags that many of us just give up on the dream altogether. Thankfully guys like my friend Alex know the ins and outs of all of this and can help us navigate these tricky steps of preparation and make our dreams a reality.
Please follow Alex:
https://www.alexgruin.com/
https://www.instagram.com/east2westhunts/
One of the best parts of planning a big hunting trip is the excitement leading up to it. In part 1 of Erek Akre and Ben Anderson of Fly True Productions' DIY elk trip interview, you will get to vicariously enjoy that feeling. Erek and Ben have addressed all of the considerations that must go into planning a trip of this magnitude and they generously share all they have learned along the way leading up to this trip of a lifetime!
Follow Fly True Productions on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flytrueproductions/
Deer hunting is tough because the quarry we chase is the ultimate survivor. Taking deer hunting to its highest level means targeting the oldest bucks around. Cole Young knows exactly how to get that done, and he does it year after year. This interview is a great one for both new and seasoned hunters as the information Cole provides will help all of us find more deer of all age classes, more often. Furthermore this info will help us climb to the next level of deer hunting when we are ready to go there. Tune in and grow as a hunter!
Cool off the late summer weather by joining the conservation with longtime bow hunter Garrett Feik on how to approach the best days of the rut. Garrett shares his years of experience and personal stories to explain how he has found success hunting the rut. This episode is fun to listen to, and will give you a better chance at notching your tag during the upcoming rut.
My younger brother Jake likes to say his favorite part of hunting is the element of adventure. This interview will stoke up your inner Huckleberry Finn as Environmental Chemist Jeremiah Haas educates us on hunting whitetail deer on Mississippi River islands. Jeremiah does such a great job explaining how to hunt these islands that at the end of the interview I am confident most hunters will feel it is something attainable for them in the very near future. Tune in and let your adventurous imagination run wild!
How much should I hunt in October? Should I hunt opening day? Should I hunt mornings in October? What about the October Lull? If you want an expert opinion on all of these early season questions you need to tune into this episode with early season whitetail specialist, Noel Gandy. Noel has made a name for himself with harvesting great bucks in the early season, and he shares his approach that will make you even more excited for October to arrive!
Follow Noel and his team:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bv_the_woodsman/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bv.the.woodsman
Brandon and I love deer hunting more than any other outdoor activity, but not by a big enough margin to make the other species we hunt obsolete. Although small game species often take a back seat to the more popular species such as deer, turkeys, waterfowl, and upland birds, they are often the first species most hunters get their earliest hunting experiences with, and they also kickoff the fall hunting season in most states. Brandon and I look to pay homage to these forgotten game species as we talk about tactics, tales and ambitions for the upcoming small game seasons. Tune in and pick up a lot of great hunting tips while helping us celebrate the forgotten game of North America!
One of the best aspects of hunting is being in an ecosystem and watching all of the participants. Wildlife photographer Jay Wolf has dedicated his life to enjoying critters of all kinds as a hunter, guide, and photographer. Listen along as Jay shares his passion, as well as a few tips that will make all of us better people and hunters.
Find Jay-
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jwolf-WILD-photography-486028024934421
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jwolfwildphotography/
Website: https://www.jwolfwildphoto.com/
Do you want to pass hunting on to your children, nieces, nephews, grandkids or students? Yeah, me too. This episode will help you chase that dream. Kevin Lovegreen is a veteran hunter from the midwest, who loves to travel west to chase elk and mule deer, and he is also a children's outdoor author. Kevin created and authors the Lucky Luke book series that includes all kinds of hunting and fishing adventures that will capture the imagination of the youngsters in your life. Be sure to tune in as Kevin talks about Lucky Luke as well as tactics for getting others hooked on hunting!
Find all of Kevin's work through these means:
Kevin's website: https://kevinlovegreen.com/
Kevin's Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorKevinLovegreen
Kevin's Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/kevinlovegreen/
All good things must come to an end, including our hunting days. Wow that's depressing. Sadly it's true, but if you care about hunting as much as Brandon and I do, then you will take comfort in knowing that great young hunters like our guest on this episode are ready to carry on the hunting torch long into the future. Listen in as 2020 high school graduate, and excellent hunter Nate Olson shares his hunting journey with us as well as some advice for both older hunters and his own generation of hunters. You don't want to miss this one. The future of hunting is bright with hunters like Nate!
Follow Nate and his team's hunting channel on Instagram: @dormroomoutdoors - https://www.instagram.com/dormroomoutdoors/
And the Dorm Room Outdoors YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVIveRmj_treKjMsNO9aKEA
Have you ever uttered the word "hunt", in any language, at any time before? If you answered yes to that question, this episode is for you. You do not want to miss out on this interview with Chris Dyer, a true whitetail hunting expert. The topics covered include the usual pregame banter with Kent and Brandon and then transition to scouting for a new hunting property, where and when to hunt your properties based on weather conditions and deer behavior, and so much more. Don't worry, Chris is a teacher by trade so he does a great job delivering this high level information in a way that all hunters, of all levels of experience can understand. This is the type of information that will make you feel like you have had years of hunting experience added to your hunter resume'.
In episode 7 Kent and Brandon provide a general survey of pheasant hunting. This episode is for those considering pheasant hunting, those who are new pheasant hunters, and those who have been chasing roosters for a long time. Listen along as Kent and Brandon make a case for why pheasant hunting is so enjoyable, identify the common mistakes that many hunters make while pheasant hunting, and as always offer up some helpful tips for improving your pheasant season.
This is a great interview with a fellow first gen hunter. It's filled with laughter, some epic First Gen Hunter follies, a plague of mice, and a notched tag. This episode is sure to brighten your day and teach a few tricks before you head into the deer woods this fall!
In this episode Kent and Brandon start out by talking about their most embarrassing moments that they have suffered through while hunting and fishing, and then transition into talking about factors that need to be addressed when deciding where to put a stand when deer hunting. This is one of the most challenging aspects of hunting for new hunters, and many veteran hunters still struggle with this as well. Get your notebook and a good pen. You do not want to miss this one!
Yes we are going there. The moment you make your first successful harvest as a hunter you are stricken with the inner turmoil that is fueled by the excitement and celebration over the success of your pursuit, and the remorse you will feel for taking the life of your quarry. But don't worry, First Gen Hunter is here for you! Listen in as Brandon and Kent make peace with this battle of emotions that all hunters face- The Hunter's Dilemma.
In this episode Brandon and Kent discuss how to approach offseason scouting for both local hunting properties and remote hunting properties.
In this episode show host Kent Boucher and cohost Brandon Martin rate the success of their spring outdoor activities, and then discuss their summer plans for preparing for the fall hunting season.
This is the opening episode of the First Gen Hunter Podcast. Learn who Kent and Brandon are, what the purpose of First Gen Hunter is and hear about our 2019 hunting seasons and the success we hope to have during the 2020 hunting season.