Nine Finger Chronicles - Deer Hunting Podcast: Recent Episodes
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The Nine Finger Chronicles podcast covers a variety of topics including hunting gear reviews and information, individual hunter profiles, hunting success stories, and hunting strategy tips and tactics. Host Dan Johnson is a passionate sportsman whose year revolves around bowhunting, his crazy family, and his overall love for Mother Nature. This podcast is brought to you by the Sportsmen's Nation Outdoor Podcast Network.
Quick episode today! On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan catches up with Sam Soholt to discuss his career path and his upcoming conservation fundraiser. We kick off the episode with Sam giving us a little bit of a background about his career choices and how he became the photographer and videographer that he is today. Then, the guys cover Sam's upcoming hunts for the season and finish off the episode talking about the "Duck Ruck" fundraising event where he plans to hike 100 miles in 3 days to raise money for wetlands. Another fun and educational episode from a serious outdoorsman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles deer hunting podcast, Dan catches up with Jeremy Dinsmore of the Antler Up podcast to discuss the results of his recent out of state scouting mission. The guys kick off the episode the only way then know how, by an in-depth conversation about college football and the realignment of conferences. Then Dan asks Jeremy a couple really dumb questions about his last name and how it reminds him of beef stew. Finally, the guys get in to the meat and potatoes of the episode and talk about Jeremy's recent scouting trip to Ohio looking for places to hunt on public property. Jeremy explains what he found, when he plans on going back to hunt, what he thinks his access routes will be, and how wind and thermals will impact all of his hunting decisions. This is an excellent episode where two serious hunters break down a piece of property and talk about the strategy Jeremy plans to use on this upcoming hunt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan goes solo as he talks about his recent struggles and his big buck strategies. Dan kicks off the show by sharing how happy he is that all of his kids are back in school allowing him to get more focused on work and the upcoming season. Next, Dan walks us through his recent struggles with shoulder pain and how it has affected his archery practice and preparation for his upcoming bowhunts. Despite his shoulder pain, Dan has a lot to look forward to now that he has confirmation that his #1 hit list buck from last year is back and even bigger than last year. Lastly, Dan talks about his experience touring one of the best whitetail farms in the country. He explains how much time, energy, money, and passion goes in to managing deer on that working farm. Very interesting and eye opening experience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, we chat with Ricky Brule a passionate hunter and the marketing force behind Vapor Trail Archery. Like most hunter profiles, we get to hear about Ricky's hunting origin story as a kid who was interested in archery and bowhunting. Ricky talks about recently being diagnosed ADHD and the benefit archery brings to himself and others with that diagnosis. Ricky along with "Hollywood" just kicked off a new podcast called "The Range" that explores both hunting and target archery. Just another awesome interview with a serious and passionate bowhunter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan talks with serious bowhunter Joel Burham AKA Whitetail Fit. Born and raised in eastern Nebraska, at an early age Joel became interested in hunting, specifically bowhunting. The guys kick off the episode by talking about hunting access, tag allocation, and the never ending resident vs. non-resident debate. Joel talks about his learning curve with deer hunting and a couple of his "ah-ha moments" like learning how to hunt scrape lines. As he started to find success, Joel talks about expanding his bowhunting adventures and hunting other species. The guys wind down the episode talking about the idea of Whitetail Fit and fitness in general. Another great episode with a passionate hunter. Enjoy!
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On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan is joined by Sam Brown, life long hunter out of North Carolina, to discuss how he approaches his hunting season. Sam talks with Dan about NC being a baiting state and the strategy that goes in to hunting bait piles, the long rifle seasons and how he adapts as a bowhunter, and the terrain and properties he hunts. Another great episode where you get a different perspective on a state that is not often talked about within the deer hunting community.
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On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan talks with the master of mock scrape hunting, Troy Pottenger about the history and strategy when using mock scrapes. Troy explains that he started to experiment with mock srapes while in high school when he identified a community scrape on his family ranch. This led to him locating other community scrapes on public land while scouting and shed hunting. Did we mention that Troy spends most of his time hunting in the mountainous terrain of northern Idaho, Montana, and Washington? Listen to Troy as he talks about the learning curve he went through when it comes to the strategy using mock scrapes to locate, identify, and even hold big mature bucks in a specific area. This is one of those episodes that will leave you wanting to give Troy's mock scrape hunting strategy a try. Enjoy and share!
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On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan is once again joined by whitetail nut Tony Peterson to talk about their family and their plans leading up to the upcoming season. The guys have a bit of a therapy session about their marriages and their children and how they are dealing with the stress of being a father. After venting for about 15 minutes the guys get in to a conversation about what they are doing this time of year getting reay for the upcoming season. Topics of conversation include out-of-state hunts, how deer behavior changes once they go hard horn, fitness, and sports injuries. Just another random episode that is both entertaining and educational. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan talks with Derek Demun of Southern California about finding a passion for hunting after a life-changing accident left him in a wheelchair. Derek talks about his youth when he was a diehard snowboarder who traveled the globe looking for adventure at high elevations and snowy peaks. When he was 21 he fell off of a roof while working construction, the next 3 to 5 years were an extremely dark period in his life. With help from his family and his faith, another life changing opportunity laid before him. Derek was invited on a Kansas deer hunt with his father and uncle, the results, going back to California with a new passion and a new purpose. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
During the COVID years participation in conservation organizations were at an all time high. Now that the world is somewhat returning to normalcy, conservation orgs have experienced a decline in individual and corporate participation and donations in both financial and volunteering time. On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicle, Dan is joined by the Executive Director of 2% For Conservation, Jared Frasier. Jared talks about some of the reasoning behind this decline and what needs to be done to rebound. But it's not all doom and gloom, the guys also discuss what's new from 2% For Conservation like the upcoming Conservation Day and and the new referral program they have rolled out. If you want to lear more about 2% please visit fishandwildlife.org Please like and share! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We continue Vortex Week with an amazing story about a group of guys who headed to Alaska for a once in a lifetime blacktail hunt. Mark, Sawyer, and Eric share the story of how the trip was planned, the logistic behind the trip like what gear they needed to take, how much of food to take, and where they planned to get their water from. It didn't take long for the guys to locate both deer and bear and put a game plan together for the upcoming days. But the hunt wasn't easy, the guys battle extremely wet conditions and fog for most of the hunt but were still able to find success. For most of us, Alaska seems like an impossible place to hunt, but the guys mention that the tags were over the counter and and for the most part affordable. The travel costs however were a little bit of a different story. This is both an entertaining and educational episode, about one of my dream hunts. Be sure to check out vortexoptics.com for all of your optic needs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's that time of year again when I get in to my truck and head North to the Vortex Optics HQ in Wisconsin to catch up with some old friends and record a couple of episodes. On the first episode of "Vortex Week" I chat with new friend Cooper Long. Cooper works in the customer service department and is a hardcore bowhunter. Cooper and I talk about growing up in a hunting family, his learning curve for hunting mature bucks, and he breaks down his yearly hunting strategy. The second half of this episode is Cooper sharing a big buck success story from the past hunting season. Sharing a property with one of his best friends, he talks about where this buck was living, the trail camera intel that led to identifying his pattern and putting him within shooting range on multiple occasions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this final episode of "The Fall Sessions", Aaron and Dan are back at it talking about the upcoming hunting season and their plans for the rest of the summer. The guys break down their out-of-state hunts, the preparation they have to complete before the season starts, their goal and expectations for the size and age class of bucks they will be chasing and if that changes on their out of state hunts. Lot's of great conversation about deer and gear you will be sure to enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan talks with Jeremy from the Antler Up podcast to discuss their plans for the upcoming season as well as an out of state scouting mission. Jeremy and Dan break talk about their out of state hunts they have planed for this fall and the times of the year they plan on going on those hunts. Jeremy is about to go on a short scouting mission to a new piece of public property in a different state where he plans to deploy trail cameras and collect as much intel that he can use for the upcoming fall. This is a really great episode full of useful and relevant information that you can implement on your favorite hunting properties before the season starts. Enjoy and good luck! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, guest Bryan Meyering shares the story of his 2022 Michigan buck. Bryan wasn't a serious hunter, but in 2018 he picked up a crossbow and headed back in to the timber to chase a good buck that showed up on his in-laws property. Then, in 2020 Bryan decided to pick up a "big boy bow" and start shooting compound again. This past year a 150" Michigan monster show up on trail camera and seemed to be running the same pattern every week. He did his research and found out what wind he needed to access the trail this buck was using. The stage was set, but the upcoming youth season made him nervous knowing that the landowner had a couple kids hunting the property. The youth season past, and the buck was still on the same routine. Check this video out for the rest of the story! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This is the 7th episode in "The Fall Sessions" series, where we talk about all things whitetail deer hunting. On this episode, Dan and Aaron talk about the time they dedicate to deer hunting. They discuss the balancing act between family and hunting, the different stages of deer hunting, how much time they schedule for out of state hunts, and some of their favorite thing about hunting deer and other outdoor activities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hold on to your butts for another exciting episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles with deer hunting superstar the one and only Tony Peterson. Dan and Tony cover a variety of topics including wild game violations, smallmouth bass fishing, gaining access to a new property, and their thoughts on trail camera strategy. Towards the end of the podcast, Tony and Dan talk about crossbows. Will Tony be shooting a crossbow this upcoming season, listen to find out! The answer might shock you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Just when you though you have heard from every elite bowhunter in North America, along comes Andrew Muntz to deconstruct everything you thought you knew about hunting whitetails. On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan is joined by one of the hosts of the Ohio Outdoors podcast, Andrew Muntz, to talk about his journey in to bowhunting. Andrew talks about the struggles that he goes through every year, how he learns from his mistakes, and what ultimately led to him becoming successful for the last couple years. Just another fun episode with an average bowhunter and a great human being. Enjoy and share! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, we continue The Fall Sessions series and talk about deer hunting rules and regulations. Aaron and Dan get in to an in-depth conversation about some of the deer hunting rules and regulations in Michigan and Iowa that they both like and dislike. Topics include non-resident tags, number of bucks tags a hunter can acquire in a year, cost of tags, and season dates. Whether you agree or disagree, it's difficult to find rules and regulations that make everyone happy. Please leave your comments on Instagram and let us know if you are happy with the rules and regs in your state. Enjoy and share! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan catches up with long time friend and whitetail assassin Lucas Cayko. On thing's for sure, Lucas is passionate about his family and of course bowhunting. Dan and Lucas recap a couple of his 2022 hunts for big river bottom bucks in North Dakota, as well as an interesting conversation about using a jet ski to access public hunting ground along the Missouri River. Another excellent conversation with a die-hard deer hunter. Enjoy and Share! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We are back for the 5th episode in "The Fall Sessions" and this week we talk about our favorite hunting gear. On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan and Aaron break down some of the gear that they have used over the years. They get in to a discussion about camo, total arrow weight, how they pick their bows and archery accessories, as well as higher end purchases like e-bikes. This is just another great episode in this series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan talks with Jerry Rude of Ohio about locating a 185" buck on a new property. Jerry breaks done how he gained access to this property that is located in between two big housing development. After scouting this property he wasn't convinced that it held any deer to get excited about. But that all changed when he checked his trail cameras for the first. What he found, was a giant 185" buck with a ton of character. At this point, Jerry started to put a game plan together. Check out the full episode to find out if he was successful or not. Enjoy and share! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan and Aaron are back with the 4th installment of The Fall Sessions. The topic of conversation on this episode is all about the moment of truth when your target buck is within shooting range. The guys talk about how to control "buck fever", how to read a mature bucks body language, and non-conventional shot placement. Aaron and Dan also talk about how they learned to become comfortable at full draw with their target buck within range. Both fun and educational episode, be sure to go to iTunes, or wherever you download your podcast to give us a 5 star review. Enjoy and share!
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On this BS Session episode, Dan catches up with Parker McDonald about his turkey season and upcoming fall hunts. The guys kick off the episode by discussing whether or not Texas is part of "The South" or do they just stand alone. Parker then talks about his success across multiple states hunting different species of wild turkey. Dan asks him if he found any good deer hunting spots while chasing turkeys. Just a great conversation between two outdoorsmen about hunting gobblers and big bucks. Enjoy and share! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan talks with Chris Krueger about consistently killing mature whitetails. Chris has been on a roll filling his Missouri bow tag since 2017 and shares his thoughts on why he has been successful of the last 6 years. The guys talk about the importance of being mobile, having proper access routes, learning how to cut the wind while in the stand, and several examples of how failing can lead to success. Chris and Dan discuss how important time spent doing the activity that you want to be good at is. This means if you want to be a better deer hunter, you need to do more deer related activities. Shooting, scouting, hunting, thinking about hunting, you get the point. Excellent episode, enjoy!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode fo the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan talks with Tristin Crawford about his opinion on New York's long gun season. Tristian explains his opinions about the lack of quality bucks in northern New York that he feels is directly correlated to the length of their rifle deer season. He talks about antler point restrictions, moving the gun season out of the rut, and reducing the number of buck tags allocated to residents. This is an excellent episode that hunters from several states can relate to. What are your thoughts on the state that you live in? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Tony and Dan get in to an excellent conversation about everything but deer hunting. Topics include steam room conversations about edible drugs with a "Karen", losing our credibility in the hunting industry, getting bit by a hunting dog, and several other topic that nobody really cares about. The guys also talk about stair-stepping your success in western hunting adventures, specifically Dan's lack of success trying to hunt mule deer. Also, in a round about way, Tony gets Dan to admit that he is probably not working hard enough to get the job done. The guys also discuss their late season whitetail plans in hopes of connecting on a big buck after the all the gun season. But honestly, this is just a really good BS session. You probably won't learn much. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan talks with Jeremy Dinsmore of the Antler Up Podcast about his struggles so far this season. Jeremy hunts the big woods of Pennsylvania and talks with us about what the deer movement has been like so far this season including a spark of optimism early in the season when his trail cameras were showing daylight movement from some really good bucks. Jeremy shares a quick story about lack of penetration from an arrow that he released on on doe as well as another encounter where a hot doe brought several shooter bucks through his sooting lanes but none of them slowed down even when he tried to get them to stop.
This episode is an excellent example that reminds us all that even when you put yourself in the right position, with the right access routes, downwind of the best terrain features, things can still go wrong, and that can be very frustrating. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan is joined by Ted Bright to talks about a hunting season that almost didn't happen. Recently Ted's son was found unresponsive in his dorm room. As you can imagine this was a very scary time for Ted and his family. After several days in a coma T.J. begin to make strides towards recovery. Just days after that he was released from the hospital and is on his way towards a full recovery. Although this episode ends with a successful hunting story on a great public land buck, the focus is more on what is truly important in this life, and that is FAMILY. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan talks with Branden Michel about a once in a lifetime opportunity on a giant whitetail buck. Branden explains that this buck actually showed up the previous as clean typical buck but disappeared at some point in October after one close encounter. Then, after the season was over he got another picture of him confirming that this deer made it thought the hunting season. During the off season Branden and his father did a lot of brainstorming about what they could do different the upcoming season to get within shooting range of this mega-buck. As the 2022 season got close they got confirmation that the buck was still alive and cruising the same route as the previous year. All it took was an early October stand location change, and the first time Branden sat in this stand the buck showed up... and the rest is history. Enjoy this story! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan recaps his 2022 archery rut hunt and the success that followed. Dan talks about the new farm that he gained access to over the summer. Dan talks about the limitations of access on this small farm, the flow of the terrain, and the overall properties that make up the neighborhood. Dan discusses how the deer were moving through the landscape, what wind direction he needed to hunt this farm, how he used an e-bike to to access his stand locations. Hard work and a little bit of luck ultimately put Dan in the right position to arrow a big Iowa buck. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan talks with Byron Horton of the Whitetail Experience podcast, Mark Kenyon of Wired To Hunt, and Parker McDonald of the Southern Ground podcast about when to get aggressive during the rut. All three conversations revolve around hunting strategy during the whitetail breeding season. The guys talk about everything from access routs, cutting the wind, how to access different terrain features and much more strategy talk. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan once again joined by Nate Thomas to have an in-depth discussion about the whitetail rut. Nate and Dan discuss how they approach this time of year and how they use the days that they have available to implement their rut hunting strategy. They break it down even further and go in to detail about specific strategies that they will use to get close to shooter caliber deer. They talk about specific terrain features they utilize, what they think about sign like rubs and scrapes, as well as discuss calling, access, and cutting the wind. This is a fun and exciting episode that should get us all pumped up for the upcoming rut. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, the entire conversation revolves around the late October timeframe know as the pre-rut. Dan is joined by fellow podcast Nate Thomas of the Missouri Woods & Water podcast to discuss some of their favorite hunting strategies for this time of year. The guys talk about everything from hunting fresh sign like rubs and scrapes as well as specific locations like staging areas and bedding areas. The guys talk about their experiences observing deer behavior as well as when they start to see the mature buck increase their daily travel. Like the guys mention there is not one specific way to hunt the Pre-Rut, but there are plenty of signs that you are in the right place... but is it the right time? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode fo the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan talks with Kevin Fleury about shooting two archery bucks on opening day in Michigan. Kevin breaks down how he identified deer movement from previous years experience. He talks about how he used waterways to access stand locations past the pressure of hunters but before the bedding areas where deer were coming from. As you will hear, access routes and having the proper wind direction played a huge role in pulling off this hunt. If you are a public land hunter, this episode will be totally relatable. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode of the Hunting Gear Podcast, Dan talks with Brian Murphy of HuntStand about the new upgrades that come with the Pro Whitetail update. Brian runs through all of the following updates.
Whitetail Activity Forecast - Obtain scientifically-based predictions of hourly whitetail movements at the county or even-subcounty level with HuntStand’s 7-day Whitetail Activity Forecast. Our proprietary model is informed by decades of research by North America’s top deer biologists and incorporates more than a dozen variables with thousands of possible data interactions to provide hunters with the most accurate hour-by-hour predictions of deer movement during the upcoming 7-day period.
Whitetail Habitat Map Layer - Using decades of observational data combined with advanced satellite measurements and artificial intelligence, HuntStand’s exclusive Whitetail Habitat Map displays an area’s suitability for whitetails at a granular monthly level. Perfect for e-scouting and prioritizing new areas to hunt.
Nationwide Whitetail Rut Map Layer - HuntStand’s Nationwide Rut Map details the peak two-week rut period throughout 98% of the whitetail’s range in the United States in an easy-to-use color-coded map layer. Data is included for over 4,240 counties, parishes and other geographic designations with information gathered directly from state wildlife agencies and whitetail biologists.
National Aerial Imagery Layer - High resolution aerial imagery from the USDA Farm Services Agency, often more detailed and up to date than other available aerial imagery layers. This layer is updated every 1-2 years on a state-by-state basis as part of the National Agricultural Imagery Program.
Monthly Satellite Imagery Layer - Not available in any other mobile app, HuntStand’s Monthly Satellite layer provides monthly satellite images, as well as several years of historical data. It’s a perfect way to see recent timber clear-cuts, agricultural activity/changes, flooding, fires and burns or snow and ice cover and is pivotal to understanding the current habitat conditions of a potential hunt area.
Crop History Layer - Annual crop data across the continental United States showcasing 134 different crops at a granular level. A useful scouting tool, especially in agricultural areas.
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If you don't know today's guest, let me introduce Lucas Cayko. Lucas is one of the most passionate outdoorsmen that I know who is even more passionate about his family. With three kids Lucas is busy this time of year with his kids activities and of course having to work. This means that the time he dedicates to hunting has to be as efficient as possible. Scouting in the off season, trail camera information, knowing how deer move through the terrain, and yearly weather conditions including water levels, all play a role in how Lucas approaches his bow seasons. On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan talks with big buck killer, Lucas Cayko, about his early season success. Lucas talks about knowing where this buck lived, knowing his daily pattern, and knowing one specific crossing that led to him being in the right location at the right time. Listen closely, there's some great information in this episode that may just help you this season. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, we continue HuntStand week with hardcore hunter Josh Honeycutt. Josh has been on the podcast several times in the past and there is one thing that consistent when listening to him talk, his passion for the outdoors and deer hunting. Josh breaks down his plans for the fall and how he makes the decision on when to schedule his out of state hunts. Josh talks about how he uses HuntStand before, during, and after the hunt to capture useful hunting data. The guys also get in to their thoughts on how wether impacts deer movement in bother the October and November.
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On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, we celebrate HuntStand week with avid hunter Mark Kayser. Mark is well know within hunting circles and is very passionate about hunting a variety of species. From elk and mule deer out west to chasing whitetails during the rut, Mark shares with us what he has learned over the years a hunter and sportsman. On top of that, Mark educates us on how he uses the HuntStand app to locate wild game across the country. Enjoy!
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There's really no good description to describe this episode. Let's just say that the first 40 minutes are fun but useless. Then, the last 20 minutest the guys discuss hunting in the first 3 weeks of October and the strategy that accompany this time of year. Topics in this episode include Tony and Dan's first cars, the last time they got angry, early season cold fronts, the weight of trail camera data, and the stupid ass moon phase. If you don't laugh at this episode, see a doctor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
With October just around the corner, many of us are excited to get in the treestand and start the process of locating big bucks. On this episode fo the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan talks about his October bowhunting strategy. He explains that he plans to hunt just for a couple of days in early October in order to get some climbing sticks up in some of the best locations on the new farm that he gained access to this summer. While he is there, he plans on checking his trail cameras in hopes of getting an idea of the caliber of deer that are running around on that farm. Dan shares his thoughts about cold fronts in early to mid October and he feels that they could be a bit over-rated. This episodes is all about planning, preparation, hunting strategy, and getting ready for the big push in November. Good luck to everyone, and enjoy this deer hunting podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Last week Dan spent 5 days in Nebraska looking for either a whitetail or mule deer buck to shoot with his bow. On this episode fo the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan breaks down his recent archery hunt to Nebraska. Dan talks about the struggles of an early season deer bow hunt, like fighting the heat, locating water and food sources, and locating a legal deer to even make a stalk on. It was another tough out-of-state hunt, but as you will hear he had a blast and even had a couple learning experiences. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan talks with returning guest, Ryan Herman, about how he leases hunting property. Ryan has been leasing deer hunting properties for several years and walks us through the steps he takes to pay for deer hunting access. Ryan talks about where he finds leasing options, how he communicates with land owners, and other things you may need to be aware of before you lease ground to hunt. This is a very informative episode, enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan talks with Bradley O'Neil of Nova Scotia about deer hunting in the country bordered by water on all sides. Bradley talks about the different ecosystems that the deer live in like the coastal terrain as well as the central, more agriculture region, where the bigger bucks seem to come from. The variety of weather is also discussed. Bradley talks about the family hunting traditions throughout his life, how his job limits his time to hunt, the quality of deer on the public land he hunts, and the different seasons and species he has the ability to hunt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Byron Horton of the Whitetail Experience podcast is back for a pre-season hunting BS Session. The guys kick off the episode by discussing the gear that they will be using for their upcoming bowhunts and if it is new, or if it is equipment that they have used previously. This includes boots, treestands and saddles, archery equipment, and if they modify their equipment or not. The conversation then turns to the hunts the two have planned this year. Byron has a brand new baby at home and Dan will be coaching his kids soccer teams and they discuss the obstacles that may keep them from spending time in the tree. The two also discuss brownie points and the communication with their wives. The guys finish up the episode by talking about the farms that they will be hunting and what the trophy quality looks like based on trail camera data and previous years experience. If you are in a long term relationship and have kids, this is a very relatable episode.
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On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan talks with fellow bowhunter and police detective Ryan Herman about his passion for hunting big bucks. Ryan kicks off the episode by talking about his profession and discussing some of the similarities between his job and bowhunting. Ryan talks how he has learned to stay calm in the moment of truth, using hunting and all day sits as therapy, and the process he uses to gain access to properties where he feels a specific caliber of deer live. This is an awesome interview with a bowhunter who has not only evolved in his approach in deer hunting strategy, but the ability to locate big deer and put himself in position to hunt them every single year. Enjoy!
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Many of you know Travis "T-Bone" Turner from his hunting show the Bone Collector. Within the last couple year Travis has had to endure some life altering health issues resulting in the amputation of one of his legs. Dan and Travis walk through those health issues and how they have have undoubtedly affected both his personal life and career. You might think that someone in his position might start feeling sorry for themselves, and he admittedly had some bad days, but as you will hear he has an awesome support group and has kept a positive state of mind.
And what would a conversation with a passionate deer hunter and land manager be without a dive in to the upcoming season and what his plans are now that he will have to think a little harder on how and where he hunts. This is another great episode with a passionate deer hunter who just loves the game he chases, the land they live one, and overall zest for life.
On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan talks with a New York hunter whose best friend and hunting buddy, wants big buck results with spike work ethic. We all have the one friend that wants to kill big bucks, but never does any of the work necessary to accomplish the task, some may even say they complain a little... but you would never say that about best hunting buddy, or would you? This is a fun episode that is probably relatable to many of you!
On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan talks with Jason Thibodeau about the positives and negatives of an out of state hunt they went on together. Dan and Jason connected through social media and found out that they had planned on hunting the same areas in the same state. This led the guys to planning this trip together because of where they lived and other matching logistics. But, the trip wasn't all butterflies and rainbows. The guys discuss all of the issues they had with the lack of communication between them as well as other hurdles they faced on this trip. If you are thinking about going on an of state hunt with a stranger, this is an episode for you.
On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan talks with the host of the Pennsylvania Woodsman, Mitch Shirk, about late summer foot plots. Mitch is a habitat management expert who gives us a little insight in to some late summer food plot tips, tricks, and tactics. Long story short, Mitch explains that there is still time to get some in some last minute habitat work before the start of the hunting season.
On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan talks with Skip Sligh, owner of the Iowa Whitetail forum. The guys discuss what makes Iowa a great deer hunting state. Skip gives his raw and unfiltered opinion about some of the deer hunting rules and regulations that allow the Iowa deer herd thrive and for bucks to get to a higher age class. On the opposite side, Skip talks about some of the proposed regulations that would more than likely be a detriment to the heard like the introduction of crossbow hunting, non-resident land owner tag allocation, and always present fight with law makers, lobbyists, and special interest groups.
Iowa is the mecca for big bucks and outstanding deer hunting, if we start to mess with that equation, things will change, and unless you are a land owner hunting access will become harder and harder. Not to mention the slide in deer herd. This is an excellent episode, that may be hard to swallow for some of you. Are you happy with the rules and regulations in your state?
On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan is joined by Zach Votava to discuss how a strategy change in 2020 led to him shooting his biggest buck in 2021. Zach explains that for over 15 years he was a complacent bowhunter. He didn't move around a lot, he wasn't taking any steps to becoming a better hunter, and was in a self-admitted rut even though he was consistently shooting deer every year. Zach talks about how during the pre-season of 2020 he started listening a hand full of podcasts that got him interested in changing his bowhunting strategy and leading him to bagging his biggest archery buck.
What is a big buck? And do you think you have the skills and understanding of the whitetail to put yourself in position to shoot one? On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan is once again joined by Tony Peterson to discuss where most people go wrong when trying to hunt big bucks. Tony explains that hunting big mature bucks is more than just academics. You will hear Tony and Dan talk about "time" and how it plays a huge role in becoming a better hunt. The guys also talk about where we get our hunting strategy content from and if that is relatable to the environment you hunt n deer in.
This is another great episode that will have you asking yourself if you are truly good enough to get the job done on a big buck nd what you might think about doing if you are struggling. Enjoy!
On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan talks with Tyler Jordan about what it was like growing up in the hay-day of Realtree. Tyler explains that he didn't realize how big Realtree was and the impact his father had on the hunting industry and the hunting community when he was younger. He talks about how his dad never put any pressure on him to follow in his footsteps on both the hunting or the business side of things. He talks about going to college and stepping away from Realtree but then naturally returning after experiencing life outside the industry.
Tyler shares that his father is his best friend and even though they may disagree with each other in the office, they talk everyday and keep the peace. He talks about some of the obstacles he faced in the early years of dating his wife, some of his favorite places and species to hunt, and a lot more intriguing conversation. Another awesome interview you will be sure to enjoy!
It's that time of year where the mind of a deer hunter slowly starts to become corrupted by the thought of chasing big bucks across the landscape. Velvet bucks are popping up on trail cameras and in fields all over the country and this can be a huge distraction, but in a good way.
On this UNFILTERED episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan gives us an update on how his summer prep is going. He talks about finally getting his trail cameras out, slacking on his tree stand locations, shooting his bow, and planning for his out-of-state hunting trips. He also complains about his kids.
Dan touches base on his expectation for the upcoming season and how his goals are on a sliding scale depending on the intel that he gets throughout the year and where as well as where he is actually hunting. Overall this is a fun episode that will be a little bit educational and a lot bit of fun. Enjoy!
On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan talks with Aaron Warbritton of the Hunting Public about how he uses trail cameras throughout the hunting season and how he documents all of his finding on hunting apps. Arron talks about where he places his trail cameras on exit trails in bedding areas and in locations that will catch nocturnal deer movement as well as any pressure from other hunters. This gives him an idea of what deer are in the area and what kind of access strategy he needs to use to avoid other public land hunters. As this information starts to come in, he waits for the right conditions to make a move on a shooter buck.
The second half of the conversation revolves around how he documents everything he observes while in the woods scouting and hunting. Aaron documents everything from old sign from previous years, to fresh rubs and scrapes, food sources, parking areas, and taking detailed notes so he has as much information to pull from when he is putting together a hunting strategy on a shooter buck. Tons of great information on this episode. Listen close, you might just learn something.
If you haven't spent any time listening to Bronson Strickland about the research that himself and the rest of the Mississippi State University Deer Lab crew has completed, you're missing out. This episode is no different. Dan gets in to a great line of questioning about deer behavior. The guy discuss everything from how does choose buck to mate with, does a bucks aggression level impact his ability to breed if he is a smaller antlered and smaller bodied buck, and other general deer behavior questions.
The second half of the episode is dedicated predicting deer movement and behavior. Dan talks with Bronson about hunting apps that claim to predict deer movement and whether or not that data can be trusted. This is a very insightful episode the will leave you thinking about deer behavior and comparing it to experiences you have had while hunting. Enjoy!
On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan interviews the other half of Drury Outdoors, Terry Drury, about his life as an outdoorsman. Terry talks about growing up in small town Missouri small game hunting with a group of his friends. This eventually set the foundation for more hunting opportunities in the world of turkey and whitetails. Terry shares memories of his father and mother and even when he was a young man and how life today is much different than the "old days". The guys talk about Terry's family, his grandchildren, and the impact they have had on his life.
Terry also shares some fun stories from the early days of Drury Outdoors about how his brother Mark and himself used to get in heated arguments when things didn't go right while hunting. He explains his evolution as a hunter and how is very calculated and patient when making deer hunting strategy decisions.
I'll be honest, recording this episode was a blast and I would have to rank interview in the top 20 for sure. Enjoy!
On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan talks with Jerry Rude about loosing a piece of hunting property forcing him to ask permission on new ground. He was happy with what he found. Jerry explains that just a couple months before the season started he lost a property that he had been hunting for several years. This led him to looking for property closer to home. What started as an e-scouting mission, led him to knock on a door of of a property that had some potential. He was surprised when the land owner told him "yes". Well, it was all too good to be true, that particular property was over run with pressure most months of the year.
This forced him to go back to the drawing board and once again he started digital scouting. He located a property that looked pretty good. After a couple weeks of trying to get a hold of the land owner, he finally got him on the phone and permission was granted. At first, the property didn't produce much action and Jerry was worried that he would have to start over. But, after a couple of trail camera card pulls and some sightings from the stand Jerry realized that he landed in the middle of a honey-hole.
On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan is joined by Mark Drury for a good old fashion B.S. Session. We kick off this episode by talking about Mark's youth in small town Missouri running the river bottoms of the Mississippi River and the impact his uncles and Boy Scouts had on his outdoor foundation. As you will hear in this episode, Mark says he likes deer hunting, but LOVES turkey and talks about some of the life-long connections he has made while partaking in turkey calling competitions.
Mark talks about the early years of Drury Outdoors how the first VHS tapes were manufactured by prison inmates on work release. He also gets in to the the evolution of his strategy and explains how they started targeting specific bucks. This is an awesome episode that showcases Mark's true passion for the outdoors. Enjoy!
On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, we end Vortex Week with another great BS Session from Sawyer Briel, an outdoor lover and aspiring hunter. Dan and Sawyer get in to the rigors of fatherhood and discuss parenting with a hangover. Sayer talks about his role within Vortex and how his job is the customer facing portion of all things vortex. Later this fall Sawyer talks about a scheduled trip to Alaska to hunt Sitka deer on Kodiak Island and his excitement level. Deer hunting, turkey hunting, and other outdoors topics for discussion. Enjoy!
On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, we continue Vortex Week with another hardcore hunter and outdoorsman, Erik Barber. This is another great BS Session. Erik talks about his role within Vortex, his early days as an intern for Midwest Whitetails Web Show, his love for turkey hunting, deer hunting on public land, and a ton of other great conversation surrounding the outdoors and his passion for hunting.
In early April Dan made his way to the Vortex Optics Headquarters in Barneveld, WI to meet some awesome people and take a tour of their facility, the next 3 episodes is what he documented. On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, we celebrate the first installment of Vortex Week with Mark Boardman. Mark has been working for Vortex Optics for several years and the guys have an awesome conversation about his time spent and Vortex, the company culture as well as his passion for the outdoors, specifically as a hardcore hunter.
On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles podcast, Dan is again joined by Bob Polanic to chat about recently drawing an Iowa bow tag and upcoming plans for the fall. Bob shares information about a large buck he has had on trailcamera for the last couple years in Iowa and how he plan to put the pieces of the puzzle together in hopes of getting him within shooting range. Bob talks about upcoming trips to Idaho for elk as well as another whitetail hunt in Nebraska. This episode is both educational and entertaining, enjoy!
On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan talks with Barrett Burns talks about his search for the walking Tennessee typical state record whitetail buck. Barrett explains how he found out where this buck was living and other big deer he was running around with three years ago. Barrett talks about all of the information that he has collected through trail cameras and how that has led to the strategy he plans on implementing this upcoming season. He knows where this deer lives, he knows his annual pattern, and he even knows the specific trees he needs to be in on certain wind directions.
What are your thoughts on head shots? Dan and Barrett talk about whether or not that is an ethical shot and how Barrett has found both success and failure when attempting that shot. This episode has it all, interesting conversation, in-depth hunting strategy, and a story about a huge buck. Enjoy!
On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan talks with Nate Krick about summer trail camera pictures and if they can help your fall hunting strategy. As we all know by now a mature buck may not live in the same place or on the same farm all year long. As the landscape, food sources and time of year change so can the home range of a specific deer. Knowing this, Dan and Nate try to answer the questions, "Do summer trail camera pictures even matter?" It's a great conversation with both guys talking about their specific properties and what the deer seem to be doing over the course of a year. Enjoy!
On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan talks with Massachusetts bowhunter Kevin Martone about deer behavior, the terrain he hunts, and his yearly hunting strategy. Kevin breaks down the properties he hunts and how he uses wetlands and marshes that create edge that funnel deer movement. He hunts on a large piece of property that is owned by a popular non-profit organization that is archery only. This property is shared with other hikers and nature lovers so Kevin also talks about how he deals with that type of pressure.
On this specific property, Kevin is the hunting coordinator and talks about the how he works with a wildlife biologist to best manage the deer population. This is an interesting episode with several layers of insight in to both conservation and hunting strategy. Enjoy!
On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Tony Peterson is back on podcast for another fun conversation about absolutely nothing. The guys talk about everything from the new Top Gun movie, summer break with the kids, and a little hunting industry talk to summer scouting, trail camera inventory, and planning for out of state hunts. Over all, another great episode with at least one of them being knowledgeable about whitetail hunting... and it's not Dan. Enjoy!
I owe each and every one of you a huge "THANK YOU" for taking time out of your day to listen to the Nine Finger Chronicles podcast. This is the 700th episode and I can't believe how far we have take this experiment. What started off as a dude in a closet who just wanted to talk about hunting to now hundreds of fellow hunters, wildlife experts, and hunting personalities providing a mix of education and entertainment, I simply didn't imagine it would have ever gone this far. Huge shout to those who have helped me along the way, my wife and kids being the inspiration behind all of it.
On this 700th episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan is joined by fellow deer hunter and mental health expert Kevin Martone. Kevin and I talk about everything from how to deal with negative energy and how that can affect not only your mental health but the positivity of those around you. We discuss the stress of being a man and the benefit of not only "toughing out " the stress in your life, but how to find an outlet for that stress when it become too much of a burden. Honestly, I used this episode as a bit of a therapy session and use my life as an example in the line of questioning.
Excellent episode and I hope you enjoy!
On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan talks with Justin Henry of Florida about an upcoming semi-guided bowhunt in Illinois. Justin explains how he heard about this hunt and why he decided to book a semi- guided hunt instead of going with a full blown outfitter. The guys discuss Justin's expectations on what he plans to shoot on this hunt and if that is actually possible reality. He talks about how he will be learning about the property he has access to and how he will be getting deer information from the guide. If you plan on using a guide in any of your upcoming hunts, this may be the perfect episode to see how to manage your expectations. Enjoy!
Another epic whitetail B.S. Session coming your way on the Nine Finger Chronicles podcast with public land bowhunter Clint Campbell. Clint and Dan have an awesome conversation about everything from Dan's child hero Bo Jackson, how inflation may affect their upcoming out of state hunting trips, how they pick their out of state hunts, and wind mapping during the off season and if that will help during the hunting season. This is a fun episode that will surely get you fired up for the upcoming hunting season.
On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan breaks down a hunting scenario with a listener who found single buck bed while scouting public land. The guys get in to an in-depth strategy discussion about how todays guest plans on hunting this bed. They talk about everything from what wind direction this buck feels most comfortable in, the terrain surrounding this bed, and how we think running water may impact the thermals in this area.
In this strategy session they also break down the food sources, where to set up an ambush point in his bed to feed pattern, and how to access that ambush point. They also iron out the details about the best time of year to put this plan in to motion and if he feels he will have a higher success rate on a morning or evening hunt. Again, this is an excellent episode where every detail is discussed in hopes of getting a shot on a mature whitetail buck.
On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan talks with professional golfer Carson Schaake about the similarities between golf and bowhunting. Carson was influenced in to hunting through his grandfather and that passion continues today. Carson talks about some of the big bucks running around the golf courses he played while he was in college and how he finds the time to bowhunt in his busy golfing schedule. This is an excellent B.S. Session!
On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan is joined by fellow podcaster Nate Thomas to talks about hunting coyotes, the turkey population, of course deer. Nate kicks off the episode by talking about how his love for coyote hunting is up there at the same level as deer hunting, mixed in with a little strategy as well. They guys also talk about the low turkey population in the areas they hunt and some of the possible causes. The is just a really good BS Session that covers a little bit of everything. Enjoy!
On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Tony Peterson is back on the podcast for an absolute random conversation about 1980's pop culture and of course deer hunting. The guys kick off the episode by talking who their actress crushes were when they were kids and video games like pac-man. The conversation turns to how they communicate with their wives leading up to a hunting trip. They talk about what they would be doing if they weren't in the jobs they are currently working and how that might reflect the amount of time spend in the woods every year.
The topic turns to mental health and how the guys cope with their weekly and annual stress by physical activity like working out and creating content that is hunting related. Although this isn't an episode that talks about in-depth big buck hunting strategy, it is an important conversation that will have you thinking about a potential lifestyle change and how it relates to hunting overall.
Lastly, the guys go on a rant about social media and those in the hunting industry who may not be representing hunting in the right light.
Tony's view is refreshing. Enjoy!
On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan is joined by Mark Kenyon of Wired To Hunt about rethinking his approach to whitetail hunting. Mark had a bit of a stressful season with multiple hunts in different states in a very short period of time. Wounding a deer early season and missing a big buck during the rut led him to taking strides to improving his archery skills. Mark talks about how he uses fly fishing to make up for not being in the midwest during the summer months and how that activity keeps him motivated for his fall hunts. This is a really good episode that will leave you thinking about how you approach you hunting adventures.
This episode is all over the place, but that's usually what makes these BS Sessions really good entertainment. On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Justin Zarr is back on the podcast to for another epic BS Session about turkeys, whitetails, and a Las Vegas bachelor party. The guys kick off this episode by breaking down their spring turkey hunting seasons went, or lack there of. Then the conversation quickly turns to their plans for the upcoming fall and how they feel scouting and tree stand preparation will lead to better encounters and success. The more work put in during the pre-season the better their odd for shot opportunities. The episode ends with an absolutely crazy story about a post-bachelor party flight where Justin was able to learn about a new trend that has inspired one couple to create a new business. Very fun episode!
On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan is joined by Floridian Travis Thompson to talk about everything the Sunshine State can offer sportsmen and women. They cover just about everything in this conversation... hurricanes, the rising population, the 1980's cocaine trade, growing urban sprawl, and even Florida being a heavy cattle state. Not only is Travis an avid sportsman, but is also a warrior in the battle for hunters rights, different conservation efforts, and hunter education. This is a crazy entertaining episode, so grab a cold drink and listen close. Enjoy!
On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan talks with deer habitat specialist Jon Teater about how deer use a variety of terrain features to keep cool in warm weather and warm is cold weather and using that information to locate ambush points. Jon talks about specific locations for both early season and late season bedding, how water can impact their thermoregulation, soil temperature, tree canopy, and stem count. This is one of those episodes that will give you one more thing to think about when trying to locate deer in general or a shooter buck. We love episodes like this, enjoy!
On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan talks with Ohio bowhunter Josh Grund about how he locates shooter bucks and when to move on if a hit list buck is a no show. Dan and Josh kick off the show by talking about how much Dan hates his current coffee maker. Then Josh talks about how he breaks down a normal season, the terrain that he hunts, and how he puts together a hit list. As the season progresses and deer come and go Josh and Dan talk about how they change their strategy when a hit list buck disappears. This episode is all about locating deer and what to do when they don't show up.
On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles deer hunting podcast, Dan recaps his recent vasectomy and talks about early November and the pre-rut timeframe. To kick off the episode Dan takes you step by step through the vasectomy process, where he encountered the pain and what it felt like to have his newly cut scrotum jumped on by two of his children.
While icing down his balls, Dan was looking at all of the deer he has killed over the years. He talks about trends he noticed as to where there deer were spending most of their time during that pre-rut timeframe, and that just because it's November doesn't mean that it's the run. Dan feels that many apply rut hunting tactics during the pre-rut period and that may result in additional pressure to the deer population. This is a really good episode, especially if you ware interested in getting a vasectomy.
On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan is joined by his bowhunting brother Bob Polanic for a BS Session about all things deer hunting. The guys jump in to their post season scouting activities, the importance of post season trail camera data and how that helped them make a decision to pay more attention to the 10th to 20th timeframe in November. Then the guys get in to the details about their out of state hunting schedules and how they balance their hunts with work and family. Another great BS Session from two guys who love bowhunting!
On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan talks with the former CEO of the Quality Deer Management Association, now the National Deer Association. Brian talks about the birth of the QDMA and the struggles he faced while growing the conservation organization. He discusses how QDMA slowly started to gain traction and their membership started to grow throughout the years. One of the struggles that Brian had to deal with was the lack of interest from Hunting Celebrities, Social Media Influencers, and even companies within the hunting space when asked to participate in conservation events or simply use their platform to spread their message. Now on the other side of the isle, Brian is working with HuntStand as their Director of Conservation and their conservation partners like Delta Waterfowl and National Wild Turkey Federation. This is an awesome conversation about the past, present, and future of conservation. Enjoy!
On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan talks with Byron Horton about how e-scouting and having a cool wife can both lead to more time in the woods hunting and scouting. The guys kick off the episode by talking about the rollercoaster of life and how adding more kids to the family typically means less time hunting, unless you have a cool wife. The cooler your wife is, the more time you will be spending in the tree stand. Fun conversation!
Then, after a ton of BS, Dan and Byron get in to a detailed discussion about e-scouting and what they both look for in a potential hunting setup. The impact of different types of satellite imagery, contour lines, vegetation, and validating your e-scouting by putting boots on the ground are all topics of discussion in this episode. Listen closely and you walk away rom this episode with a ton of great episode. Enjoy!
On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan talks with Jake Batic of Indiana about the similarities between muskie fishing and whitetail hunting. Jake kicks off the show talking about why he is obsessed with fishing for the fish of 10,000 casts, the struggles that come catching that elusive fish, and some of the strategies he uses. Jakes talks about ridges, points, transition areas, edge, wind direction, and the importance of food sources... sound familiar? It's funny what we think about while sitting in the tree stand. Keep you mind open while listening to the episode. Enjoy!
On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan talks with Jim LaRose of New York about how the tides of bad luck shifted in his favor when shot a 170" whitetail buck. Jim kicks off the episode by breaking down the terrain of the properties he hunts and how he has seen the overall deer population decrease over the last several years. This has led to Jim making a strategy change with him moving his treestands off of the field edges and deeper in to the blocks of timber where the deer bed.
Before the 2021 started Jim had 3 bucks on his hit list that he was going to chase. On opening day one of the bucks was hit by a car, and a couple weeks later he let an arrow go on a buck that that they called in a dog tracker to help recover, but they never did. Feeling down and out, he let the rest of the archery season slip away. But, on opening day of the firearm season he connected on a giant buck that he had 3 years of history... with a pistol!
Excellent episode, enjoy!
On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan talks about if finding a shed can have hunting strategies implications in the fall. Dan talks about a recent shed hunting trip where he found a couple shed in different locations throughout the farm and why he thinks the deer where in those locations. He discusses the terrain features, food sources, bedding areas, travel routes, and what finding a shed in these locations actually means. Then he shares a story from 2018 about using a trail camera picture from 2017, finding a deer shed on a food source the next spring, and using a trail camera picture in September to triangulate a hit list buck core area. Dan eventually moved in to a predominant terrain feature to kill him.
On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan talks with David McElwain of Mississippi about tagging three bucks in a season he will never forget. David talks about the differences between the deer behavior he witnessed in the midwest and hunting the south. He talks about the opportunity to hunt in Wisconsin, and the rollercoaster of emotions he went through when he put a bad shot on a deer, but ultimately recovering the animal the next day. The success continued to his home state of Mississippi where he put a tag on not one but two great deer, one with a bow and one with a rifle. Just another awesome episode of average guys who are getting it done. Enjoy!
You're probably on at least one form of social media. Instagram, Facebook, and now Tic Tok receive our attention at least one time of day. Whether you're waiting on a flight to take off, taking a dump, or ignoring your kids, many of us take to scrolling to see what's going on in the world. As hunters and outdoorsmen we often follow some of favorite content providers, influencers, TV Shows, and hunting brands to check out their latest hunting trips, new shows, or new products they're launching. But, have you ever noticed what they're not posting? I'll follow that up with a another question... How often do you see any content about conservation efforts or who to contact about anti-hunting legislation? From my experience, very minimal. In today's world just buying your tags isn't enough anymore. We ALL need to advocate for hunting and the outdoors, especially those with the biggest platforms and have the most "skin in the game". In my opinion this is should be mandatory. There are a lot of people out there working hard, I mean really hard, to protect the natural resource and the right we have to hunt them. Helping spread that message, could go a really long way.
On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan has an epic B.S. Session with Zach Ferenbaugh of the Hunting Public. Zach kicks off the episode by taking about his love for turkey hunting but how that love is just a little slower of a burn this year because of how his deer season went. Zach talks about his recent move to Colorado and for the new opportunities that will bring hunting elk, mule deer, antelope, and even whitetail. The guys also get in a discussion about how they stay motivated throughout the seasons on both a mental and physical level. This is just a an overall excellent episode that really showcases Zach's love for hunting and the outdoors. Enjoy!
On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan talks with Brett Konan of Kansas about what leads to his consistent success in the field. Josh lays out the terrain he hunts in central Kansas and some of the obstacles he has to go through to access some of the better spots. He talks about how subtle differences in the landscape that are not visible from the road not only hold deer but tend to change their behavior to more of a relaxed state. As you will hear, his strategy is to actively wait by checking trail cameras and waiting for a weather occurrence in late October. All this leading to his bowhunting success.
On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan goes on a rant about hunting becoming a rich mans sport and his thoughts on post season scouting. "One this I have noticed in my area of the state is that as land owners get older and eventually pass away their children decide to sell the property, especially if it is a property with any agriculture on it and the family who it was passed down to have decided to not follow in the family footsteps. This opens the door up for someone who is not "local" to come in and purchase the land, then cash rent the farming, and either lease up the hunting rights or they themself hunt, and leads to displacement of local hunters, thus leading to less hunters. Just thinking outloud."
Then Dan breaks down what is is looking for when he heads out to the woods for his post season scouting sessions. Stem count on vegetation, floating trails, looking for old sign and if it is important, along with several other observations that play a huge role when scouting.
On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan catches up with avid bowhunter and graphic designer Bard Beaver about bad shots and working in the hunting industry. Brad kicks off the episode by talking about the bad shot he had on one of his hit list bucks and how he has recently showed back up on camera. Brad hopes that the buck sticks around for the rest of the year with the hopes that he can get another crack at him this fall. Brad is also a very talented digital artist and graphic designer and talks about how he has been able to caver out a niche working in the hunting industry. Awesome episode you will all want to listen to, enjoy!
On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan is joined by mule deer hunting extraordinaire Marlon Holden to discuss all things mule deer. Marlon is one of those guys who can just show up and figure it out. His track record on big mature mule deer in both high country and desert environments on public land is second to none. Like many of us he didn't pick up a bow until his late 20's after what already seemed like a lifetime of adventures being a competitive fishing captain and sailing around the world. He explains how his approach to mule deer is a little bit different but allows him to really get to know the ecosystem and animals he is hunting. If you have ever been interested in heading west and attempting to successfully hunt mule deer, this is the episode for you.
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Imagine if one day you woke up and a law was passed that said no more deer hunting... crazy, right? Maybe you're thinking "Not in my lifetime!" I can tell you right now, it's a lot closer than you think. On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan talks with the host of the Houndsman XP podcast, Chris Powell, about how our hunting community needs to do a better job at working together to fight those who are looking to take away out hunting rights. The conversation revolves around new legislation that is being introduced throughout the United States that will ban a variety of bear and predator. Chris explains that right now is the time for all hunters to come together as one voice to "defend the gate" and let the anti hunting community know that we will not be intimidated in to giving up our rights to hunt, fish, and experience the outdoors.
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On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles podcast, Dan talks with Connor Fullmer of Wisconsin about finding success on a small farm he hunts with his family. Connor explains that it can be very difficult throughout the year to share this farm with several other hunters, but it's something that he as had to get used to over time. He talks about being mobile is out of the question and how options are limited when there are other family members hunting the farm on the same day. Then Connor breaks down the success he found during the 2021 hunting season and how the track job did not go as planned. If you struggle with hunting a small property, this is the episode for you.
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On the Nine Finger Chronicles podcast we try to be as relatable as possible when it come to the stories we share, with that said, Dan kicks off this episode by sharing some relatable stories about his daughter and wife. After the rat is over Dan breaks down his checklist 2022. This includes buying preference points, doing some post season scouting, and planning hunts for the rest of the year.
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On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan chats with Josh Hillyard about tagging out in 3 different states during the 2021 deer season. Josh talks about how he was excited to be able to hunt in 5 different state during the 2021 season. Although the season did not start out like he hoped with a miss in Idaho and North Dakota, he was able to rebound quickly with a big bodied buck in Pennsylvania, a 145 class buck in Iowa, and was able to redeem his miss in North Dakota. The guys talk about the strategy that came in to play on these trips, and how he was able to mentally recover from his mistakes. This is an excellent episode from a guest who is as passionate as they come when it comes to deer hunting. Enjoy!
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Fly in backcountry Caribou hunt in Alaska, floating the Yukon River looking for rutting bull moose in Canada, or even a crazy sheep hunt in a remote location in a country you can barely pronounce. These are just a couple examples of hunts that most of us dream of, but for one reason or another don't think it could ever be a possibility. Today's guest Kyle Hanson a hunting consultant for Outdoors International, breaks down the process of planning for a big bucket list hunt and why there are several different options that may be more affordable than what you think. He talks about going DIY vs. going through an outfitter or guide service. This is an excellent episode for those of you who are wanting to start the process of planning a big hunt. Enjoy!
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On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Justin Zarr once again graces us with his wisdom, recaps the ATA Show, and talks about his 2021 archery season. Justin kick off the episode by recapping his 2022 ATA Show experience, he talks about some of the new products that stood out to him, and how he dodged covid with a body full of antibodies. The the conversation turns to his 2021 deer season and shares a couple stories about limited shooter buck encounters and a couple bad luck scenarios. But the season wasn't a complete bust, Justin explains that the season was an overall success because he was able to spend time with his boy on several occasions in the stand. That's a win if you ask us!
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On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan talks with Tom Waters of Kentucky about drawing an elk tag in his home state as well as the famous Iowa archery tag in the same year. Tom knew that coming in to the 2021 season he was going to be busy. Aside from the Kentucky and Iowa tags he also had an annual trip to Texas on his schedule and of course his Kentucky deer tags. Tom explains a little history of the KY elk lottery and how he has already drawn the tag once before in 2014 and found success. Then Tom breaks down his process for how he was going to approach hunting in Iowa. He had thought about hunting public land and even knocking on doors to gain access, but because of a crazy schedule decided to use and outfitter. Tom talks about the process he used to choose and outfitter and shares this experience while on the 5 day hunt. This is a very interesting and informative episode you'll enjoy.
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On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan chats with Jay Hale of Massachusetts talks about his crazy adventures hunting deer on public land. Jay talks about his strategy leading up to the 2021 season, how working from home led hm to more time on the trrestand, and the obstacles of hunting with a young child at home. Then Jay gets detailed about how he had to bounce around hunting pressure that led him to scouting a new location and eventually locating some good sign to set up on. As the gun season opened Jay had yet to fill his tag... then chaos happened. You'll have to listen to the entire episode to see how Jay goes from very unhappy to extremely happy in just a matter of a couple days.
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On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan talks Dan Mathews the host of the Nomadic Outdoorsman podcast about all things outdoors. The guys talk about everything from starting their podcasts, shooting song birds with BB Guns, funny stories while knocking on doors for permission and much more. The Nomadic Outdoorsman will be an excellent addition to the Sportsmen's Nation, should be up and running in the next couple weeks.
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On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan is joined by fellow podcaster Josh Raley of the Wisconsin Sportsman. This is another great BS Session where the guys discuss everything from Josh's season recap, ethical shot placement while hunting with a bow or a firearm, the impact social media has on hunting ethics, and how to stop in-fighting within the hunting community. We step away from the hardcore strategy talk and have more a relevant about staying positive when others are trying to shit on you. Excellent episode... enjoy!
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On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan is joined by Mark Kenyon of Wired To Hunt to talk about his hectic deer hunting season. Mark talks about how he tried to fit six different hunts in to an eight week period in a variety of different states and hunting scenarios. Mark describes some of the struggles he faced throughout the season including being away from home from his family for an extended periods of time. Mark also shares an "oh shit" moment he had while in a kayak on a hunt in Alabama. This is another great BS Session you will definitely enjoy.
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On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan talks with returning guest Clinton Fawcett about buying a new property and his short and long term habitat goals. Clinton talks about how the opportunity to buy this piece of property fell in his lap and with it being at a great price and close to his home, it was a no brainer. The guys quickly get in to a discussion about the current state of the property and what the deer movement on this piece looks like. Clinton breaks down how cattle will continue to be a factor, his long term goal of creating a pond, plating CRP, and over time removing rotating crops to replace with food plots specific for deer. This is an excellent episode for those who are new to owning property and what habitat goals couple look like.
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On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan is joined by Parker McDonnald of the Southern Ground Hunting podcast to talk about being married, podcasting, and how he found success hunting thermal hubs. This another great BS Session that will be sure to keep your attention. Most of this conversation is about our life outside of hunting but at the same time how it is all intertwined in to our life and out family's life. Then, the discussion turns more technical as the guys dive deep in to how they hunt thermals and play the wind.
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On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan is joined by the Host of the Missouri Woods & Water podcast for a good old fashioned B.S. Session. Dan and Nate talk about a variety of topics including Nate's sons first ever bow buck, why he names all of his shooter bucks after Mortal Kombat video game characters, as well as a success story from this season. If you get the chance, check out the Missouri Woods & Water podcast anywhere podcasts can be downloaded.
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This is one hell of a deer hunting B.S. Session we think you are going to enjoy. On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan is once again joined by Tony Peterson to talk about damage they have received to their man parts and a variety of deer hunting strategy conversations. The guys kick off the podcast with a huge life changing announcement that leads in to a couple embarrassing stories from their past about their genitals.
With a very awkward transition, the conversation finally pivots to deer hunting. Tony and Dan discuss deer behavior throughout the year and how it changes based off the amount of pressure they are exposed to. The discussion turns relevant and the guys give their opinion about the late season deer hunting, how food and pressure impact their home range, and the strategy they use while in the woods.
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On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan talks with Taylor Mitton of Massachusetts about filling his archery tag is three different states, including Rhode Island. Taylor talks about the differences between his hunts in Pennsylvania and the New England states. Most of the episode revolves around his hunt in Rhode Island, how it happened, the hunting strategy he used, and ecosystem these deer live in.
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On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan basically complains about late season hunting sucks ass. Dan talks about how unless you have a pocket of unpressured deer or a great late season food source, the post-rut post-gun season hunting can be very difficult. But, don't fret there is still a possibility of running in to a great deer, you're just going to have to bust you ass trying to find a shooter. Dan talks about using the same early season hunting techniques with some minor adjustments, could put you in the money. Dan talks about thermal cover, locating edge once the vegetation has fallen off, and of course food sources. Decent episode, listen close.
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On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan talks with Brian Lynn of the Sportsmen's Alliance about a recent bear hunt ban and the motivation of anti-hunting. Brian explains how the bear ban came in to existence with anti-hunting groups ignoring fact and reason and selling emotion to get a rally from Washington state voters. Brian also explains how anti-hunting groups function through social media and donors with deep pockets. Excellent episode that will have you thinking about the future of hunting.
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On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan is joined by Cody D'Acquisto to breakdown his recent success in Southern Illinois on a once in a lifetime giant buck. First off, this bowhunting story is a perfect example of having a variety of obstacles thrown at you like standing crops, hunting pressure, and difficult access. Then, through perseverance, a well thought out strategy, and a killer mentality, Cody was able to send an arrow through the deer of his dreams. Mindset is everything!
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On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan talk with outdoor enthusiast, MMA fighter, and NCAA wrestler Chad Mendes in a good old fashioned BS session. Chad talks about his introduction in to hunting as well as where he got his got his love for wild game. Chad compares his success and failures while hunting to his success and failures in the octagon. Along with a business partner, Chad recently released a cookbook with their favorite wild game, fish, and water fowl recipes. Another excellent episode coming your way from the Sportsmen's Nation.
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On his episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan is joined by cross-country bowhunter Shawn Lamber of Vermont to talk about his recent success in Ohio on public land. Shawn breaks down how he used hunting apps to look for public land to hunt while 15 hours away and terrain features within that public land that might be good hunting locations. He talks a having to deal with hunting pressure that led him to moving to a completely different hunting property. While he was scouting this property, he found lots of sign within a major ridge intersection. The rest, you'll just have to listen to find out what happened next.
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On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan breaks down the second half of the whitetail rut and what he would be doing if he was still hunting. He explains that now is the time to make a move if you haven't already and look for unpressured nooks and crannies of your hunting property that deer might be hiding in. He also talks about how a different access route may be in order if you are bumping deer on the way to the treestand. But, changing your approach goes deeper then just stand locations and access routes. It also means moving trail cameras that haven't produced the caliber of deer you are looking for as well as a quick scouting walk to look for the newest sign.
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On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan is solo once again to breakdown the strategy of his successful 2021 rut hunt. Dan talks about how standing corn on a property closer to his home led to poor hunting, in turn , leading to him packing up the truck and driving 2 hours south to a different farm. Over the course of 2 days Dan checked several trail cameras and used that information to decide what part of the farm he wanted to spend most of his time over the next couple days. After a couple hunts, Dan decided to back off of a popular bedding area on to a ridge system that led up to a standing corn field. Little did he know, that was the right move.
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On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan is joined by Aaron Kassing and Chad Yingling of Illinois to talk about the Brown County Deer Classic fundraiser. The guys discuss how the event was started, how it has exploded in popularity over the last couple of years, and how this fundraising event supports a specific school system in Illinois.
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On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan is once again running solo to talk about the moment we have all been waiting for, the whitetail rut. Dan reminds us all that this time of year is supposed to be fun, but along with that we need make sure we pull our heads out of our ass so we don't make any big mistakes. Topics for discussion include access routes, going with your gut, trusting your process, wind and terrain, and much more. This is actually less of a conversation and more of a rant for the rut! Enjoy!!!
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On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan is joined by Josh Dahlke of Huntstand to discuss the benefits of using digital mapping software during the hunting season. The guys talk about all of the functionality a digital mapping app can offer like access routes, how to play wind directions based on you r stand locations as well and being able to journal just about every scrape, rub, and deer encounter while in the field.
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On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan is running solo and talking about his experience hunting the pre-rut. Dan talks about where he is focusing most of his attention as far as treestand locations are concerned, with a heavy focus on staging areas and terrain features. He also talks about how he uses aggressive access routes and wind direction and how that strategy changes as more of the vegetation loses its leaves.This is not a "How To" episode, just giving you something to think about as we all start heading in to the woods.
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On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan is joined by the founder and owner Trips 4 Trade, Slade Johnston, to discuss an alternate way of gaining access to bucket list hunts. Slade explains that trading hunts is not necessarily a new idea, but organizing them under one website is. Slade talks about the process of signing up for a membership and communicating with other hunters who would also like to trade hunts. If you have ever wanted to hunt elk, mule deer, or bear out west and have access to a whitetail farm, this might be an option.
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On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan brings on Calvin Beeke of Michigan to break down his early October successful bowhunt. Calvin goes in to detail about locating this buck in the summer months but then losing him once the season was getting closer. He talks about how the deer were using his property and how drought conditions led to a lower than normal water table, thus giving the deer more bedding options. Finally, Calvin share with us all if the information about his hunt and how a sneezing buck gave a way his position.
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On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, the man, the myth, the legend, Lucas Cayko is back on the podcast to discuss his recent success on North Dakota public land. Lucas breaks down what led to his early season success , how he puts a lot of emphasis on scouting as well as reading sign and knowing where to set up on any given mobile hunt. This is an excellent episode with a guest who seems to fill his tag every season.
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One of the biggest movies stars of the 1980's was Tom Cruise. He stared in several blockbusters like Risky Business, Cocktail, and of course Top Gun. But, did you know that these movies also have a hidden hunting strategy theme? You have to dig deep, but is there. Tony Peterson joins Dan once again to talk about how 1980's A-List movie star Tom Cruise and his movies have an underlying theme relating to big buck hunting strategy. The guys talk about how to overcome metal fatigue and self doubt, how to kill your first big buck, and how when it comes to whitetail hunting the grass may not alway be greener on the other side. This episode is actually somewhat professional and you could learn a thing or two.
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On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicle hunting podcast, Dan talks with Tyler Hogle of Missouri about what it's like hunting in Canada and an early season hunting strategy. We kick the episode off with Tyler talking about the differences and similarities of hunting in Canada vs. the U.S. He talks abut the differences in terrain, deer behavior, and the obvious body size that Canadian whitetails have. Then, the guys transition to a conversation about a specific deer that Tyler is hunting on one of his Missouri farms and the early season strategy he plans to implement. He shares with us what he thinks the deer is doing, if the buck is currently killable, and what conditions he feels he needs to get the job done. Another great episode from an average Joe looking to seal the deal.
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On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Tristian Mole from South Carolina talks about his recent success on a big southern buck. Tristian explains that he recently picked up a new hunting property that had little to no hunting pressure on it. Once he gained permission, he started the process of hanging treestands and trail cameras, and even started multiple stations on the property which is legal in South Carolina. It take long for this buck to pop up on one of his trail cameras. As soon as Tristian was able, he begin actively hunting this mature buck. With a couple of adjustments to his hunting strategy, waiting on the right wind, and one moved treestand, Tristan was able to connect with this buck on the evening of October 1st.
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On this episode, Dan is once again joined by his long lost homie Bob Polanic for a good old fashioned B.S. Session. Bob and Dan kick off the episode by recapping Bob's two weeks of elk hunting out west. Then the two of them get in to the weeds discussing the hunting gear they used in their hunting adventures. The guys talk about everything from their boots and sleeping bags to trail cams and the bows.
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On this unfiltered episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan talks about how you may not want to get too excited about hunting the early season. Dan explains that this time of year might be the best time to get in the woods and "just hunt". He talks about everything from social media buzz and knowing what the deer movement is currently like on your hunting property to not putting too much stock in to early season cold fronts and managing your vacation time. Dan also gets in to a topic you won't hear anywhere else, and that's making sure you have your brownie points are built up before the hunting gets really good.
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On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan is joined by Scott Cronin of Kentucky for a good old fashioned BS Session with an emphasis in mentoring. The guys discuss the importance of teaching the next generations to hunt, but also showing the right way to do it. There is even a little product and gear talk as well. Great episode with someone who is just very passionate about hunting and the outdoors.
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One of the greatest cinematic achievements of all time was a movies released in 1987, staring Arnold Schwarzenegger and Carl Weathers. The Predator, depicted a group of special forces soldiers sent in to locate a different platoon that the army had lost all communication with. As we follow along this group led by Schwarzenegger, they learn that their enemy is not from this planet. Along the way several traps are set for this mysterious humanoid, most of which do not work. Chaos ensues, and only one man is left standing in the end. So, Dan called up Tony Peterson again for another ridiculous conversation about how this movie could potentially relate to big buck hunting strategies. Long story short, it actually works and they have some pretty good comparisons to talks about when it comes to setting a trap for whitetails. Also, it gets a bit out of had at times , but we we left it in so it could bring a smile to your face.
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On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan has frequent guest Justin Zarr on to talk about the recent hot topic of YouTube demonetizing certain hunting channels. The guys discuss everything from why they think YouTube is taking money from those channels and how much of an impact it will have on the brands and companies that are affected by this change, to how long we think this will last and if videos will be edited without the kill shot, recovery, or meat processing based on the updated community guidelines. Another interesting episode that may have bigger implications down the road a bout how hunting content is produced.
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On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan talks about his love affair with hunting staging areas and the strategy his implements when hunting them. First off he breaks down what defines a staging area, how the deer use it, and what kind of sign is usually left behind that will help identify these areas. He talks about the usual suspects like terrain features, edge, vegetation, and their relationship to a given food source. Lastly, he talks about how, in his experience, staging areas can be hunted in both mornings and afternoons given a rock solid access route and of course the right wind direction. While listening to this episode just remember that Dan has minor brain damage due to partying hard in his 20's.
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On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, the topic of discussion is observation hunts and whether or not they actually help you or hurt you. Dan breaks down his thought process about this low impact / low success hunting strategy and that seems to be used more than it should. He explains that he used to be a huge fan of using an observation hunt to gain information about deer movement but has since replaced this strategy with more scouting to find fresh sign, current food sources, and terrain features that are conducive to deer movement. Are observation hunts a waste of time? You be the judge.
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On this episode fo the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan is once again joined by Justin Zarr for a D-Bags & Hypocrites BS Session. The guys talk about everything from Justin's recent trip to Wyoming to hunt antelope, if heavy arrows are really all the rage, saddle hunting, and who is the biggest D-Bags and hypocrites. There may not be any big buck hunting tips, tricks, or tactics in this episode, but hopefully it bring a simile to your face. Good luck this upcoming season and don't forget to tag @ninefingerchronicles when you podcast you success on social media. Enjoy!
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On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan talks with long time deer hunter Ben Rising of the Whitetail Edge YouTube Series. As any BS Session goes, the topics up for discussion range from how he grew up hunting and trapping, hunting with his kids, and why he loves bowhunting so much. When you boil it all down, Ben is just another bowhunter with a huge passion for nature and the outdoors. Ben is also huge advocate for the experience of the hunt, not the inches, not the age, but the memories that you will take with you to the next life. Enjoy!
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On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan is running solo and talks about the importance of access routes and how to pick the best treestand locations. Dan talks in detail about how to use specific terrain features to make your access route as non-impactful as possible. He explains that with an awesome access route he can expand that "first time in best time in" hunt to multiple hunts. He also talks about how he has been almost too mobile in the past and how he hopes to be a little more patient before moving to a new location. This is an excellent episode that should have you thinking about your access. Enjoy!
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On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan is joined by bowhunting guru Tony Peterson to talk about the surfing movie Point Break and how it relates to deer hunting. There is a scene in the movie where Patrick Swayze's character says the following line "... fear causes hesitation, and hesitation causes your worst fears to come true". You be asking yourself, What the hell does this have to do with deer hunting? As deer hunters there are times when we overthink a specific strategy causing us to hesitate and potentially miss an opportunity to get on a buck of a lifetime. In this episode, Tony talks about hunting pressure, weather, moon phase, and how some of us use these topics as excesses to not hunt. This is a curveball episode that will hopefully have you thinking about your hunting strategy.
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On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan is joined by Dane Wolford to discuss his recent accuracy issues at longer distances. At 20 to 45 yards Dan is confident with his shot and accuracy, but once Dan steps back to 50 yards and further he begins to lose that accuracy. Dane, a seasoned bow turner and tournament archer, helps Dan troubleshoot some of the possibilities for his inaccuracy and gives him some ideas to help fix the problem. If you suffer from the same archery issues, ths may be an episode you need to give a listen. Or, if you have any advice for Dan, send him a message through social media.
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On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan talks with Wes Burmeister of southern Minnesota about a 2020 early season success story on public land. Wes explains how he became aware of a new piece of ground that recently turned from private to public and how he did some digital scouting and glassing before the season started to get a one up on the deer. This is a perfect example of "first time in best time in". Enjoy!
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On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan is joined by bowhunting nut Byron Horton of the Whitetail Experience for an in-depth discussion on deer hunting strategy. Byron kicks off the show by talking abut what he is doing right at this moment to prepare for the upcoming season. As the conversation continues, Byron and Dan go in to detail about everything from access routes and terrain features to how their strategy changes in different types of hunting environments, meaning the difference between hunting big woods and agriculture ground. This is a really great discussion that will have you thinking about your own annual hunting strategy.
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On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, it's just Dan and his random thoughts for the upcoming season. Dan breaks down some of the work he still needs to complete between now and the season opener. Dan talks about his trailcamera strategy and how he manages his treestands throughout the season. Dan also talks about how he has a new bow on order but is concerned that he won't get it in time to feel comfortable with it before his first out of state hunt. Good luck to everyone this upcoming season!
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On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan is joined by Shawn Polke to discuss hunting on the east coast, digital scouting, and out of state hunts. Shawn talks about how he grew up in a family full of gun hunters, but as he finished up college and his dad started to expand his hunting footprint, Shawn started his deep dive in to hunting. Halfway through the podcast, Shawn talks about how he decided on an out-of-state hunt to Illinois and how he prepared for the hunt by digital scouting a specific piece of public land. Then, once they got to the public piece, it didn't turn out to be anything good. So, they packed up and moved an hour away to a new public piece where the hunting was much better.
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On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan brings in seasoned bowhunter Bryan Broderick to to help him decide whether to hunt elk or mule deer in September. Dan did not draw a Wyoming elk tag this year so he has an opening in September and is debating where to go. Bryan has several years of experience in the field hunting both mule deer and elk. Dan picks Bryan's brain about what species he should go after in September that will give him the best odds for success. By the end of the episode, Dan feels he has been pointed in the right direction.
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On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan is joined by outdoor writer and entrepreneur Jason Reid for a good old fashion BS Session. Jason starts off the conversation by sharing how he became an outdoor writer and and content creator when he was only 19 years old. Now 29, he also talks about how how content creating for the outdoor industry has changed over the last 10 years. From there, Jason talks abut how his personal hunting experiences helped him become a better content creator. In the second half of the episode the guys get in to discussion about using different hunting strategies in different types of terrain. It's another really great episode where you can learn a thing or two. Enjoy!
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This episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles is a listener Q&A session where you asked the questions and I give my opinions and do my best to answer them. A majority of the questions revolve around hunting strategy topics like treestand locations, whether to hunt bedding areas, staging areas, or pinch points and so on. There we also several questions surrounding gear and what I though of specific categories. Just a fun episode with a lot of great information that I have picked up throughout my 20+ years as a bowhunter. Enjoy and share!
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If you know anything about whitetail hunting, you know that a 200 inch buck is just a pipe-dream that us hunters have. On today's episode, Dan talks with Taylor Cummings of Missouri about chasing a 200 inch monster in only his 3rd full year of bowhunting. Taylor shares the story about the very first buck he ever killed with his bow on a farm that he had access to that had rules on what you could and could not shoot. That story leads in to the story of him finding out about a 200 inch buck through trailcameras and or the rest of that season he was passing deer the caliber of which he had never harvested before. You will have to listen to whole episode to get the full story and to see of Taylor sealed the deal on this Missouri Monarch.
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On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan is joined by Justin Henry of Florida to talk about how spending 3 years in prison led to him becoming a bowhunter. Justin explains how drugs and bad decisions got him convicted, and while in prison he met another inmate who let him read some if his hunting magazines. This led to Justin becoming interested in deer hunting. Three years later, and now a free man, Justin hit the Florida swamps running trying to lean as much as he could about how deer move through the landscape. Like most, the first couple years were a struggle as the deer numbers were and low and the the hunter pressure was high. But, Justin didn't give up and continued to push on and learn as much as he could in order to get the job done. Listen to the whole episode to get the full story, enjoy!
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On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan is joined by Jake McCutcheon to discuss his love for hunting and cooking wild game. As you will here in this episode, Jake is a huge fan of cooking venison, and he heads in to the timber with one goal in mind, to fill his freezer with clean organic deer meat. He loves big bucks just like the res of us, but cooking wild game is not only a way to fee his family, but as he mentions "a huge stress reliever. They guys get in to their favorite recipes, and Jake tries to talk Dan in to keeping the cull fat and other organs that usually make the gut pile.
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On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan is joined by Mark Kenyon of Wired To Hunt for a one-of-a-kind BS session about big buck hunting strategies. The guys play the "Over-Rated Under-Rated" game, and the topic of discussion is strategy. For example, Dan will bring up a topic like hunting bedding areas, and they will comment on if they think that is an over-rated or under-rated hunting strategy. Lots of opinions, but a fun episode none the less. Enjoy!
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On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan talks with Dan Infalt about his wild early years as a run-n-gun bowhunter and how that version of himself compares to where he is today. Infalt explains, although he spends less time in the field these days he is still as aggressive when it comes to hunting strategy as he was when he was 20 years old. Now 54, Dan shares a couple examples of hunting strategies that have led him to success and even a couple failures that have impacted him along the way. Lastly, the guys discuss the different stages every hunter goes thought throughout their hunting career. Long story short, excellent episode!
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On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan talks with Bill Thompson of Spartan Forge about how years worth of research and data can help you predict deer movement. For 30 years there have been studies and research taking place in North America tracking deer movement. Is it weather? The moon? Time of year? Pressure? All of this data has been captured and calculated and now algorithms have been tasks with reviewing this data with the goal of being able to forecast and predict when the deer will move in hopes of making selecting day to hunt more effective.
This is a very interesting episode, and we get a bit technical when it comes to what the research and the studies have shown.
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On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan chats with returning guest TW Norman about how "Placement & Timing" led to his success during the 2020 season. TW explains how putting in the time before, during, and after the seasons on the properties he has access to through scouting, shed hunting, digital mapping, and observation hunts led to him having one of his best seasons. He also talks about how he studied deer movement and how that led him to changing up his food plot locations. Topics also include trail camera strategy, stand and hunting blind locations, and other hunting strategy conversations.
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Today's guest is a self admitted "turkey guy" who loves to deer hunt. And with turkey season over, the conversation is 90% about deer hunting strategy and planning for the fall. On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan and guest Nathan Adamson of central Illinois get in to a discussion about summer scouting, trail cams, wind and thermals, and just about everything else about bowhunting strategy.
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On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan talks with the Urban Bowman, Taylor Chamberlin of Washington D.C. about deer trends he has identified throughout the years while bowhunting. Taylor hunts over 150 days each year in an area where the deer head is very overpopulated and the tag allocation is liberal to say the least. They guys kick off the episode with Taylor talking about trends that he sees after a deer has been shot. They discuss the difference is the deers reaction depending on if it was a heart, lungs, liver, or gut shot.
With that many days in a tree he spends a lot of time just observing deer behavior. Taylor talks about how deer react to pressure, how they move through terrain, and also shares some crazy stories behind the bow. Excellent episode that is not only entertaining , but educational as well. Enjoy!
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On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan talks with Danny Thompson of central Minnesota about how his life revolves around his family and whitetails. The guys kick off the conversation by trading war stories about riding three-wheelers when they were younger and somehow that transitions in to a discussion about hunting traditions in Minnesota and how he feels the big buck craze may be responsible for the decline of hunting traditions. Danny also talks about recently buying a property and how that has always been a big goal of his, his plans for improving the habitat, and his goals for the upcoming season. Overall, this is just another great conversation between two guys who really love deer hunting.
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On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan talks with David McElwain of Mississippi in an awesome BS Session about all things hunting. David talks about growing up in a hunt club, learning to hunt, expanding to western hunting and killing an elk in his first two trips. Lastly, Dan and David get in to a conversation about tricking out the back of their trucks for a more comfortable stay while on their western hunts.
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On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan talks with Roth Mallen of Missouri about growing as a hunter and how the guys turn the information they gather while in the field in to a successful strategy. They explain this by providing examples of past encounters that did not go the way they wanted them to and information they gathered through those experiences and other information like fresh sign and trail cameras pictures. Once the information is gathered, they find a way to turn it in to a hunting strategy. Enjoy!
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On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Justin Zarr is back on the show for another great BS session. The guys talk about their plans for the fall and how their goal is to not piss off their wives. Western hunts, whitetail strategy, and how expensive children's activities are, are just a couple hot topics that the guys dive in to. It's always a great episode when Zarr drops in.
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On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan and returning guest Bob Polanic discuss how they physically prepare for their western hunts. They talk about the variety of different ways they have prepared in the past and if they felt they did enough conquer the terrain they were hunting in. They break down specific exercises, how many times a week they try to work out, and other physical goals they try to hit before the actual hunt. They talk about the difference between the terrain while hunting elk in Colorado and well as mule deer in lower elevation states like South Dakota. Enjoy!
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On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan is joined by Bryan Meyering of northern Michigan to talk about how noticing little details led him to shooting his biggest buck. Bryan shares the story of a specific buck that had given him the slip on several occasions. Learning this bucks movement through encounters from the treestand, trail camera pictures, and following historic weather patterns, he happened to find the chink in this bucks armor... a difficult to access north wind. You'll have to listen to the episode to find out the whole story.
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On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan is joined by fellow podcast, Beau Martonik for a BS Session about bowhunting whitetails and the great outdoors. The guys kick off the episode, by talking about growing up hunting in Pennsylvania and the hunting strategies he uses in the big woods chasing mature bucks in low density herds. They discuss accessing his favorite spots, terrain features deer use to travel, and wind and thermals.
The second half of the episode is about planning for the upcoming season, including where they plan to hunt and what species they plan to go after. This conversation also includes a discussion on preference points and over the counter tags and how they are planning for both short term and long terms hunts. Another awesome episode about an outdoorsman who is passionate hunting like the rest of us. Enjoy!
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On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan is joined by Kevin Vanderploeg of Michigan to discuss his process for scouting, locating, and hunting mature bucks. The guys talk about using trailcameras to identify how deer move through the terrain, locating the perfect treestand location, and the right access route. And, depending on the how far away you live from the properties you hunt, it could mean a completely different method of scouting and hunting.
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On this "Hunter Profile" episode, Dan Dan is joined by Garrick Pelletier to talk about growing up hunting in the New England states. Garrick explains that hunting pressure was just something you had to deal with from the start, and when he traveled south to North Carolina while in the military, it became easier. The guys get in to a conversation about strategy, terrain, and what led hit to start exploring other out of state hunts.
The second half of the episode Garrick shares the story of his first hunting season while on on a training assignment in Oklahoma. He tells the details about the scouting missions that led him to a small piece of public land that was holding some incredible deer. For multiple weeks, he would hunt in any weather condition until finally he got the job done on the biggest buck of his life. Excellent episode worth listening to.
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For many of us who live on the eastern side of the United States, it can be a bit overwhelming thinking about traveling hundreds of miles to hunt a different species on terrain you're not familiar with. On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan chats with Dave Barnett of goHunt about preference points, lottery hunts, and western hunting strategy for a variety of species. This is a great episode if you looking for more information about this topic, it can easily be done with the proper planning.
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On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan is joined by Rick Mikey to talk about how some social media platforms restrict content posted by hunters and other outdoorsmen. Rick is the owner and founder of Whitetail.com, an alternative social media platform that was created specifically for men and women who live an outdoor and fishing lifestyle. The guys get in to a discuss about why the major social media platforms ban or block posts similar to trophy shots, blood trails, and even meat processing. Thus leading him to talk about why his platform will celebrate this type of content. Are you a member of any outdoor or hunting themed social media platforms?
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Some years are just better than others, and this year for Oklahoma native Ty Batie was one of those years. On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles we talk to Ty about his 2020 archery season where he tagged out on two giant whitetails and a big South Dakota mule deer. Most of the episode is dedicated to his two year quest chasing a large buck that lived on the same property he recently moved a house on to. The guys discuss the entire process of locating this bucks core area, setting up trail cameras, and figuring out his travel routine. And like most deer, there was a period of time where Ty thought this buck had been shot as he disappeared for a period of time before he located him once again. He then finishes putting the pieces of the puzzle together and get the encounter he had been waiting for.
He also share the story of an incredible spot and stalk mule deer hunt in the middle of a crop pivot using a decoy that was mounted to his bow. And... yet another whitetail hunt. Enjoy and share!
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On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan is joined by New York bowhunter, Brenden Whelen to discuss the story of a buck named "King" he chased for three years. Brenden breaks down where this buck lived, the terrain features this buck used to travel from from different properties, and how food plots and mowed paths played a role in keeping him on the farm. Lastly, he shares with us how trail cameras allowed him to pinpoint this bucks movement and eventually leading to a shot opportunity. Some seasons we find success and others we don't, however, if we are able to take something away from the seasons we don't, it can lead to success down the road. Enjoy!
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On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan talks with fellow Sportsmen's Nation podcaster Chris Powell from the Houndsman XP podcast about his passion surrounding coonhunting with hounds. Chris explains how an uncle took him under his wing and on some of his first ever coon hunts, and explains he was hooked ever since. The guys also get in to a conversation about why he thinks that hunting with dogs is currently under attack in several states, as well as a topic of controversy within our own hunting community.
This is an excellent episode and a topic that is usually not discussed on this podcast. However, this is a topic that needs to be discussed as we are all sportsmen living and operating in the same community. Enjoy!
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Turkey season is here for most of the United States and that means it's time to slip in to the timber and play a game of cat and mouse with one of the dumbest or smartest, birds on the countryside. On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan is once again joined by Jonathan Payne to discuss aggressive turkey hunting strategies. The guys discuss everything from roosting birds to prepare for the next mornings hunt, calling strategies in a variety of different scenarios, when to move vs. when to wait it out, and much more.
This episode is pack with useful information that may give you the upper hand when those pesky toms seem to be getting the best of you. Enjoy and subscribe!
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On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles , Dan talks with Jared Frasier of 2% For Conservation about his introduction in to the outdoors and his rolling stone lifestyle. They kick off the episode by discussing his youth in an uncommon family setting living in a household where his parents were basically full-time philanthropist living on a shoestring budget giving what they could to others even before their own family. As Jared grew that approach to life stuck with him as he dedicated the early years of manhood to teaching others about the outdoors as a youth leader and camp instructor. This was the foundation of the person he is today as the Executive Director of the conservation organization 2% For Conservation.
No lie, this is an excellent episode. It's not about chasing big bucks or high level hunting strategy, yet an in-depth view in to someone who truly cares about wildlife and the world we both live in.
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On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan is joined by new friend, Justin Jensen, for a BS session about hunting whitetails and mule deer in Idaho. They kick off the episode by reliving Justin's younger years in Minnesota where he was introduced to the outdoors as well as his move to South Dakota where he worked for the department of Game & Fish assisting in research projects for wildlife.
Then the guys get in to a conversation about some recent success Justin has had hunting whitetails in the hills and mountains of Idaho, a completely different environment then back home in the midwest. Justin also shares a cool story about a backcountry mule deer hunt in to the Frank Church Wilderness where he and some friends were dropped off by plane in some of the most remote area in the lower 48.
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Dan chats with fellow Sportsmen's Nation podcaster Chad Ryker of the Backcountry Rookies about his jump in to big game western hunting. The guys kick off the episode by talking about how Chad , an Indiana native, was introduced to the outdoors and how he put hunting to the side for a bit while in high school and after joining the Army after 9/11. As a fan of long range shooting, he ran in to a couple guys who were fans of western hunting... and this is where it all started.
This is an excellent episode that will have you thinking about giving a different style of hunting a try. Also, Backcountry Rookies is a podcast you should all listen to, full of information dedicated to those who want to enter the western hunting arena.
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On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan talks with Missouri public land hunter Jonathan Payne about his life as a bowhunter. The guys discuss Jonathan's introduction to hunting in the mountains of California chasing mule deer with his family. Then halfway through his teens his family packed up and moved to Missouri. Jonathan admits that there is a big difference between spot and stalk mule deer hunting and stationary tree stand fore whitetails.
The guys also get in to Jonathan's approach to hunting public land and how using water ways including the shore of a lower than normal lake to backdoor a piece of public. And as you will hear him say, the first time in is the best time in. Listen as he talks about how a run and gun over fresh sign led to him arrowing a stud of a 8 point buck. Enjoy!
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On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan is once again joined by the Michigan Hunting Phenom, Bob Polanic. Dan and Bob get in to the weeds about a variety of different topics surrounding the upcoming turkey season and why they don't get too excited about it. Then the excitement levels change as the guys start talking about their plans for elk and mule deer hunts out west. Lastly, whitetails and the potential of Dan hunting Missouri if he doesn't draw his elk tag. Fun episode, enjoy!
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Opinions are like buttholes, everybody has one. Especially our host and today's guest. Cynical, hypocritical, and arrogant are just a couple words we might use to describe these guys. On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan is joined by Justin Zarr as they complain, rant, and B.S. about the state of the hunting community and hunting industry. They bitch about social media, weapons used for hunting, the lack of unity in the hunting community, and how major corporation are putting their foot in the door trying to market their products to the hunting and outdoor demographic. If you are interested in listening to two assholes talk shit, this is the episode for you. Enjoy!
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On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan is joined by brand new bowhunter John Engstorm to talk about his first season as a bowhunter. John didn't get started hunting until his early 20's with a couple short hunting trips to Pennsylvania with his dad to rifle hunt. Then, after a move to Nebraska, he met up with a group of guys who were all bowhunters and talked him in to picking up a bow. After a couple months of practice and an exploding bow that led him to getting new archery tackle, he hit the woods for the first time as a bow hunter. With multiple scouting missions and trail camera data under his belt, he connected on a small doe on opening day. Later in the season on November 10th, John connected on a giant 15 point buck on a small piece public land with multiple other hunters in the vicinity. Just listening to the excitement in John's voice as he explain the 2020 season is enough to get any hunter fired up about the upcoming season.
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For many of us, we have logged hundreds of hours of time in the field hunting deer throughout the years witnessing deer behavior in many different scenarios. These observations, if done properly, can lead to identifiable trends, that in turn can lead to more success in the woods. On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan talks with Aaron Bell about trends that they have identified over the years that have led to their success. The guys discuss deer movement, tree stand locations, access routs, playing the wind, and much more. This is a great episode that will have you thinking about past encounters and how you can use that information for the next season.
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On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan talks with Oklahoma Pastor Vance Bowman about his life as a bowhunter and the story of a buck he had several years of history with. The guys kick off the episode with Vance talking about where he hunts in central Oklahoma, the terrain, and the deer behavior on the properties that he hunts. Then the guys turn to the story of a buck that he recently harvested that he had several year of history with. This episode is just another great example of the passion that we as hunters have towards the animals we hunt and the land they call home. Enjoy!
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On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan is joined by Chad Sylvester of Exodus Trailcameras to discuss why you should be scouting right now. Chad and Dan talk about how fresh sign like rubs, beds, and trails can really stand out this time of year with snow on the ground. They also get in to a conversation about how you can use what you find while scouting this time of year during the actual hunting season. this episode if full of great information, that if used properly, can help you during the fall get closer to that target buck.
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On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan is joined by Wade Bormann, fellow Iowan, for a solid BS Session. The guys discuss, everything from trespassers, his big buck from the 2020 season, being a landowner, and his lifestyle brand business.
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Imaging working 1200 hours of overtime throughout the year all while fighting off a serious hunting addiction. On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan has an interesting conversation with Michigan native Jack Ruthruff about only hunting 5 times during the 2020 season and filling both of his tags. The guys discuss work obligations, father and husband duties, as well as the hyper-focused strategy that went in to place knowing that he was going to have limited time in the timber. This episode if for anyone who is stuck at work and would rather be 15 ft. up a tree. Enjoy!
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On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan is joined by Frank Worsham for a BS Session about what it's like to be a passionate outdoorsman and active duty military. The guys discuss how Frank fits hunting in to his very busy military schedule as well as what it's like missing hunting seasons while being deployed. Frank also shares his insight in to hunting on a military base as well as some of his favorite places he has hunted while active, states like Alaska, Oklahoma, Ohio, and North Carolina come to mind. Another great episode showcasing a different point of view from a member of our great hunting community.
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On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan is joined by Kyle Bridger of Oklahoma for a little BS Session about his 2020 hunting season. They guys discuss the terrain he hunts, the deer that were running around on his farm, the close calls, and much more.
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On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan is joined by Indiana native Derek Ruppel to talk about his four year bowhunting drought. Derek explains how a combination of bad timing, lack of mature deer, and a massive logging campaign on the farms that he hunted, led to him struggling to draw back on deer for four straight years. Eventually, he connected on a great deer on the last hour of the last day of the 2020 season. Be sure to listen to him talk about his frustrations and how he kept grinding even in the worst conditions.
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On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan talks with Kyle Dulek of Southeast Minnesota about his three buck hunting season. Kyle breaks down each hunt and emphasizes how access to his treestands and properly placed food plots led to his success.
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On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan is joined by Torin Miller of the National Deer Association to discuss the importance of deer policy and why all hunters should get involved and a local and national level. Torin also breaks down what policy the National Deer Association worked on in 2020 as well as what they plan on working on in 2021. Excellent episode all hunters should listen to.
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Today's guest once tagged over 20 different deer with archery gear in a single season in Alabama. Bryan Broderick of Day Six Gear hops on the show to share several stories including how his Grandfather took him under his wing and helped mold his passion for the outdoors. After a while Bryan gravitated towards archery and bowhunting. A lot of the conversation revolves around his relationship with his wife and how they made their marriage work even while he was gone several months in a row on hunting trips. Overall, this episode is just a really good listens. Hope you enjoy!
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On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan is joined by photographer and outdoorsman Sam Soholt for a good b.s. session. The guys kick off the episode by diving in to Sam's youth to discuss where and when he became passionate outdoorsman. Then, the conversation turns to how he landed the career that he is in today, that being a chance encounter at a coffee shop. This encounter let him to videoing a bear hunt in Alaska, that led him to filming a TV show documenting the United States Coast Guard. Now, he makes his living documenting his own outdoor adventures along with his photography and videography.
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On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan is joined by Clinton Fawcett to share the story if his successful two buck season. Clinton kicks the show off by explaining how he made two really big rookie mistakes early on in the season that resulted in a shooter buck moving to nocturnal movement and eventually disappearing. Then as the season progressed, Clinton talks about the movers he made on a couple different properties that led to him connecting on two bi mature buck, one being during the last week of the season.
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Most hunters are happy if they were able to put one mature buck in the dirt in a given season. But 3? That's something to get excited about. On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, returning guest Garrett Armstrong hops on the show to share the stories of the three different bucks he put his tags on during the 2020 season. He was able to get it done with his state wide archery tag, his landowner tag, and a late season muzzleloader tag. This is an awesome example of being patience and using the most recent information to know when to strike.
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On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan is joined by Casey Shoopman of Illinois to discuss the how trapping for coyote impact the deer herd. The guys discuss how trapping helps with fawn recruitment and helps keep the pressure off the deer herd during the winter months.
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If there is one thing that you can take a away from the last couple of Nine Finger Chronicles episodes, it's that persistency kills deer. And today's episode is no different. On this episode, Dan is joined by Tom Waters of Kentucky to talk about his season of close calls that led to his success. The guys discuss 3 different times that Tom got busted or messed up resulting in a blow opportunity. Finally, in December, Tom had one final opportunity where he was able to use all of the information from his previous encounters to help put him in the right position for the perfect shot.
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On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan is joined by Bryan Maier of Canada to share a story of his recent success on a buck he chased for 3 years. Bryan talks about the first time he saw the buck during a scouting mission, his multiple encounters and what he learned from them, his mindset after getting busted and multiple misses, that all led him to the 2020 season where eventually he was in the right place at the right time to harvest the buck. Be sure to listen closely when Bryan explains the moment he realized that the same old approach was no longer going to work on this buck and why he decided to go mobile.
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If you were to look up mobile hunting in the encyclopedia , you just might see todays story. Matthew Sherman of central Missouri breaks down his successful archery season for us by explaining how he made several aggressive stand moves and scouting missions to put himself in position to ultimately harvest his target buck. He talks about how he used the terrain, the wind direction, fresh sign, and historical data to make minor adjustments. Listen closely, you may just lear something from this episode!
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On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan is joined by Skyler Evans to talk about a variety of different hunting opportunities military veterans can take advantage of. The guys discuss how veterans can save money on things like the price of tags and licenses as well as the benefits of hunting different states as a non-resident. If you a veteran and are curious hunting more and paying less, this is the perfect episode for you.
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Elk in Montana, whitetails in Nebraska, Iowa, and Michigan. This is todays guest, Bob Polanic's, season in a nutshell. Today, the guys talk about the highs and lows of the 2020 season including Bob's elk harvest, striking out in Iowa, success in Nebraska, and an uneventful season in Michigan. Great podcast with two guys who love to BS and reflect on past hunts. Enjoy!
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There were parts of 2020 that sucked ass, and there were times that were absolutely awesome. On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles podcast, Dan and guest Justin Zarr of Bowhunting.com talk about their love/hate relationship with 2020. The guys recap their western hunts, discuss there whitetail success during the bow season, and what they would have done different.
The second half of the episode is dedicated to 2021 where they talk about their multiple hunting goal, what they plan to accomplish, and a whole bunch of other BS.
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Dan is joined by Nate Thomas of the Missouri Woods and Water podcast to discuss Dan's 2nd trip to South Dakota to hunt mule deer. The guys kick the episode off by talking about how Dan got permission from his wife to go back after he struck out in October. Then, the guys break down the strategy that Dan used when it came to locating deer and putting himself in position for a shot opportunity.
The two also talk about the obstacles that Dan faced while he was out there like the struggle with private land owners, public land access, and the effect that cattle grazing had on where the deer were located.
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In the last decade, there have been several breakthroughs in the scientific community when studying the whitetail deer. From deer movement and how deer breed to deer behavior and the diseases that hinder them, we are fining out more now then we ever have. On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan is joined by Matt Ross of the National Deer Association to discuss the biggest deer discoveries in the last 10 years.
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On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan talks with Hunter Wiltshire about his first 3 years as bowhunter and the learning curve associated with his strategies and hunting equipment.
Hunter shares everything from the emotions of wounding a doe during his first year, the emotions killing his first ever buck, and all of the ups and downs that new bowhunters face.
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You may know Aron Snyder from being the owner of hunting gear company Kifaru. You may know him from his podcast the Kifarucast. Or, you may know him from being a badass bowhunter who travels all over North America with his stick bow slanging arrows at all types of big game species.
Dan and Aron kick off the episode by talking about how his season is going. Then Dan talks to Aron about how he got in to hunting and if he had any mentors that guided him when he was young. They also discuss some of Aron's more memorable hunts and how throughout his post-Army years he wanted to be hunting as much as possible. If you love the BS Sessions, you're going to love this episode@
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On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan is joined by James Vandenberg for a BS Session about his elk and whitetail archery seasons. The guys discuss elk hunting out west, the warm weather and south winds during the rut, their success, and just two guys who are passionate about bowhunting talking abut what they love!
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This week we have yet another story of a 200" buck, but this time the story takes place north of the boarder in Canada. Dan talks with hunter Devun Groot about gaining access to the property where he located the buck, the strategy he put in place, and his thoughts on what the number "200" actually means to him. This is another success story that breaks down the details of another average hunters success on an incredible animal. Enjoy!
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Here we are over half way through November and many of us have either tagged out or have put family and work back on the top of the priority list. With the shotgun season coming fast, there is still plenty of time to get out in the treestand or blind with your bow and experience the tail end of the rut.
On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan talks about the strategies that he has used in the past to finish out the rut. Dan covers topics like locating buck who have been off radar during the rut, specific terrain features worth hunting, the transition back to bed to feed patterns, and much more.
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Yes, todays guest recently shot a 200" buck in Illinois, and yes, we talk about it. But, most of the episode is dedicated to Ryan's ability as a wildlife artist. The guys discuss finding his talent at an early age as well as how he grew in the the artist he is today. This is an awesome episode that looks in to yet another aspect of what makes the great outdoors and hunting so spectacular.
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On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan catches up with the CEO of the newly formed National Deer Association, Nick Pinizzotto. Right off the bat, the guys talk about how Nick's season has been going thus far, specifically about a successful bowhunt in Delaware. Then, Nick fills us in on how the newly named National Deer Association is doing and what they play to accomplish in the upcoming months and years. For those of you who don't know, the National Deer Association is the outcome of the merger between the National Deer Alliance and the Quality Deer Management Association.
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Most of you know Parker McDonald from the Southern Ground Hunting podcast on the Sportsmen's Nation. On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan connects with Parker to discuss his recent success in Kentucky and his plans for the Alabama rut in December. The guys talk about the strategies he has used this year and how he focuses on water access and bedding areas to intercept deer movement. Parker also touches base on the southern rut and how he plans to attack in this time next month.
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Some archery seasons drag on for months, some go by quick, and some last for just the right amount of time. On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan is joined by Justin Zarr to recap their recent bowhunting success. The guys share the stories of the bucks they killed, the strategy involved, and all of the important details of the hunt.
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On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan is joined by Mark Kenyon for a speedy Q&A session about the whitetail rut. They guys cover hunting the rut during warm weather, hunting small properties, and hunting high pressure properties. This is a quick episode that remind you of some hunting basics during the rut.
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On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan talks about his strategy for the remainder of the pre-rut and the upcoming rut. Dan explains how he uses trail camera information to point him in the best area to hunt and what he does when no shooters show up. He explains how he uses terrain features, fresh sign, and most importantly, the local doe groups to put himself in the bet position.
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When it comes to bowhunting whitetails, deer in different regions and even as small as different properties respond differently to pressure. Todays guest, Bryan Dunlap of Michigan, talks about how he has been using pressure from other hunters to his advantage. Bryan talks about how he hunts the smaller "in betweens" of a piece of property where he basically flanks other hunters. He has a very interesting theory on how he focuses more on what other hunters are doing compared to where deer movement. He also shares how sometimes a hunter may not need to go as deep on a piece of property and stick closer to the parking areas and roads. If you are interested in listening to a unique point of view from a private property hunter who has recently dedicated his season to hunting public, this episode is for you. Enjoy!
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Reports throughout the country say that deer sign and deer movement is starting to increase as well as younger bucks starting to push does. On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan breaks down how he uses historical data, information from trailcameras, and fresh sign to determine where he plans to hunt this time of year. This is a short, in your face, episode that will hopefully help you find the best locations to hunt. This time of year is an awesome time to have an encounter with a mature buck who is on his feet laying down sign but not necessarily 100% interested in breading.
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About two years ago Dan made a bet with Mark Kenyon that if he was ever able to quit his job and go independent that he would make a special trip to Michigan to bowhunt. The first year, Dan used a loophole in the bet to get out of the trip. The second year, because of cyber bullying and peer pressure, Dan decided to buck up and make this trip a reality.
On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan gets in to a deep discussion about his recent trip to Michigan with local Mark Kenyon. They recap Dan's recent experiences, the culture of hunting in Michigan, the difference in deer behavior between the two states, and if Dan ever plans to come back .
Whether you live in Michigan or a different high pressure state, or, in a "big buck" state like Iowa , this episode might open your eyes on what it's like to hunt in contrasting states or regions.
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Recently Dan headed west for this second attempt at spot and stalk mule deer hunting in the badlands and rolling prairies of South Dakota. Dan breaks down the seven days he spent chasing game out of a tent and the back of his truck on both private and public ground. Dan talks about the large numbers of deer he saw along with the stories of a couple blown stalks.
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On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan is joined by Mark Krebsbach of Minnesota on his recent hunting trips to Wyoming and South Dakota. The guys talk about the different hunting strategies, how he accessed private ground, and hunting in his home state.
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On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan is once again joined by Justin Zarr of Bowhunting.com for a good old fashioned B.S. Session. The guys kick off the podcast by sharing their recent White Claw Hard Seltzer experiences. Then, Justin shares the story of how a Colorado elk hunt quickly turned in to Nebraska Whitetail hunt and how it turned out. Both Dan and Justin share their excitement about hunting their home states and the deer their they are excited to chase.
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When it comes to bowhunting, two states that don't have much in common are Iowa and Florida. On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan chats with Chase Prince, of the Chasing Tales Podcast, to discuss hunting in Florida and drawing the coveted Iowa archery tag. The guys get in to the details about their differences like terrain , vegetation, strategy, food sources, and much much more!.
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On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan is joined by Parker Mc Donald, the host of the Southern Ground Hunting Podcast, to discuss what it is like to hunt in the southern states. The two discuss the differences in terrain and how that plays in to Parkers overall hunting strategy.
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On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan is joined by Matt Bates of Georgia by way of Kentucky to talk about the hunting culture shock he experienced. Dan and Matt discuss the obstacles of hunting public ground in Georgia where hunting with dogs is legal and human pressure is extremely high. Matt talks about learning to hunt the marshy terrain and how he had to re-learn what he thought he knew about hunting and deer movement. And, how it actually helped him become a better hunter.
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It's that time of year where we are paying close attention to our trail cameras. They can provide us with a ton of information and help us get one step closer to getting within shooting distance of a target buck. On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan is joined by Dylan Bushur for a complete strategy breakdown of a big buck he currently has on trail camera. The guys discuss the terrain this buck is using, his daily routine, the food sources, possible ambush locations, access routes, the right wind direction, and everything else one would need to get a big buck on the ground.
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How much do you focus on weather patterns when deer hunting? On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan and Bob hit you with a B.S. Session about how cold fronts effect deer movement and if precipitation plays a bigger role then the actual temperature .
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With one month to prepare for an out of state hunt and a little help from his social network, Ted Bright hit the digital scouting hard to look for public ground to hunt in Nebraska. As he was planning for the hunt he realized that using water to access where thought the deer would be lives he decided to bring his kayak to the party. After a 10 hour drive, some boots on the ground scouting, and a full trial run to do some glassing, he was able to locate the deer he wanted to hunt opening morning.
At 3:00 a.m. he hopped in his kayak for a 6 mile float, and then a 2.5 mile hike, to find the perfect location to hang his saddle. With little movement that morning, he decided to get down and find a new location for the evening hunt. With light fading fast, a good buck came in from behind him offering Ted a 14 yard shot. The rest is history!
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On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan talks with his bowhunting brother from another mother Lucas Cayko about his upcoming season. Lucas recently located a big North Dakota buck on public ground and explains to Dan how he plans to hunt this buck. Lucas describes how he plans to use the river as an access route, what he believes this buck is doing in his daily routine, what wind direction he needs for his first attack, as well as other strategic details.
If you love episodes where we break down all aspects of the hunt, this is the perfect episode for you. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or wherever you download your podcasts.
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Todays Hunter Profile is about Lucy Lindley, she was born and raised in Alabama in to a family that was passionate about the outdoors. Her father let her tag along to the woods and that built the foundation for her love of hunting and the outdoors. She became an athlete and was fortunate enough to play basketball in college, thus putting hunting on the back burner. Once she graduated, it was off to Alaska to work for a salmon fishery, a trip that changed her life.
Fast forward several years and a couple cross-country moves, and she landed in Nashville where she picked up a bow for the first time once again changing her life. On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan talks with passionate bowhunter Lucy Lindley in a hunter profile.
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As many of you already know Dan will be making a trip to Michigan in mid October to for a quick bowhunt. On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan chats with Nate Rozeveld, a Michigan native, about his upcoming bowhunt. Nate reached out to Dan on Instagram because he disagreed with a previous guest who he felt made Michigan out to be a little better than the average guy should expect. Nate shares his experiences hunting on both a family farm and public ground.
The guys discuss hunting strategy, where to hunt, how to hunt and compare hunting in Michigan to hunting Iowa. Nate also shares his thoughts on what Dan's expectations should be heading in to this hunt. Needless to say Dan is jacked for the opportunity to bowhunt a different state.
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On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan talks with returning guest Cameran Derefield about hunting the September openers in Ohio and Kentucky. The guys discuss topics like trail camera trends, early season hunting strategies, and what he has observed over the last couple years with the time he has spent in the woods.
Cameran also informs us of his lofty goal of killing a 140" 4 year old buck on public ground in Ohio... with a trad bow... from the ground. Don't sleep on the early season, there is a ton of great information in this episode.
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On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan is joined by Patrick Bonner to talk about his job as a wildlife biologist for the Indiana National Guard. Patrick talks about the projects he is actively working on within the base and how he hopes it results in better habitat for the deer that call it home. The guys discuss who is allowed to hunt this active installment and the rules and regulations that have been implemented to insure the overall health of the herd as well as the data that is collected.
This is just another awesome conversation between two people who are passionate outdoorsmen. Enjoy, share, and subscribe to the Nine Finger Chronicles on iTunes or wherever you download you podcasts.
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On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan talks with Matt Butler the author of the children's book "Billy Goes Hunting". Matt kicks off the show by sharing some of his experiences during his 27 years in the military. Then Matt goes in to the details about how his daughter was bullied by fellow classmates about how she was part of a hunting family, thus giving him the inspiration to start writing the book.
If you have children who ask questions about why we hunt, this episode may help answer some of the questions when we ourselves may not know how to respond.
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On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan and Bob break down their recent scouting missions, discuss trail camera intel, and season strategy. Bob kicks off the episode by walking us through a recent scouting and season prep mission to Iowa where he was able to hang some treestands and gain permission to more hunting property.
Dan chimes in with a recent scouting mission of his own where he ran in to two giant beds near a corn field. He hung a couple trail cameras to see what what laying in those beds. Check out his Instagram page to check out the pictures he captured.
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If you have found success in the whitetail woods over the years you may have had that "Ah-Ha" moment where everything just clicked. On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan chats with Al Farah of Western Pennsylvania about his journey to becoming a mobile hunter and how a full parking lot led him to trying a new bowhunting strategy.
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On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan has Mark Kenyon on to break down some current events and discuss their backcountry meal plan. To kick off the episode, the guys discuss their love for the west as they both recently returned from the respective vacations.
The first 40 minutes focuses on the Pope & Young Club making an announcement about the use of cellular trail cameras while hunting and if used in the harvesting of an animal the hunter will not be able to enter that animal.
On the second half of the episode, Mark and Dan share how they feed themselves while hunting in the backcountry. The guys break down all of their meals throughout the day and how they differ depending on if they are hunting out of the truck or packing everything in and hunting from a tent.
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This episode happened because I had a scheduled guest back out. So, I went to Instagram and asked if anyone wanted to podcast. Garrett Johnson of Minnesota was the first to respond, so I gave him a call to B.S. Enjoy!
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On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles podcast Dan is joined by Nicole Qualtieri to discuss her non-traditional entry in to becoming a hunter. Nicole shares with us how she took a job within the hunting industry and at the time was not a hunter and had very little knowledge about hunting at all. Over time her curiosity and passion for the outdoors grew to the point she decided to it was time to give hunting a try. And this is her story, enjoy!
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On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan and Bob get together for a B.S. Session about their summer prep and the upcoming fall. The guys kick the episode by discussing their mutual hate for poison ivy and even share a couple nasty stories. Most of the episode is dedicated to their summer preparation that includes checking trail cameras, setting tree stands, and how that translates to the fall. Is episode is basically two friends catching up!
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On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan chats with one half of the Identical Draw brothers, Nate Krick, about a hunter recruitment project they plan to take on this fall. The brothers have given themselves a huge task to take around 20 individuals hunting for the first time. Nate talks about the logistics behind the project and how they hand selected those who will be hunting with them.
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When you ask the average hunter what they think about when someone asks them what it's like to hunt in Michigan, the normal response would be something along the lines of "small deer and high pressure". In this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles Podcast, Dan is joined by Trevor Koon to talk about how the hunting in Michigan is not as bad as everyone says. One of the reasons Trevor thinks that his slice of heaven in northern Michigan is so good, is because of implemented antler point restrictions. Listen to the full episode to hear what Trevor has to say.
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Unless you have been living under a rock, most of us in the deer hunting community have heard of the Quality Deer Management Association. If you have ever listened to the content coming out of the Sportsmen's Nation, you have most likely heard of the National Deer Alliance and their CEO, Nick Pinizzotto on our platform to talk about whitetails and conservation efforts in North America.
On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan is once again joined by Nick as he talks about the recent merger between the National Deer Alliance and the QDMA. Currently this new organization does not have a name. Nick talks about where the idea for the merger came from, their new mission, their short and long term plans, as well as if the COVID-19 virus played a role in the merger.
Nick also answers questions pertaining to the QDMA's current employees, volunteers, and chapters, and breaks down his ideas on fundraising and the continuation of the QDMA local chapters. He explains that any and all conservation projects that are currently in the pipeline are still a go and expresses how excited he is to get back to work in this newly created organization.
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On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan talks with Andy Mclaughlin of Indiana in a unique Hunter Profile Podcast. Andy talks about where he hunts in the hoosier state and the layout of the properties he hunts. The guys discuss his annual hunting strategy and his goals for the upcoming season.
The second half of the podcast is dedicated to Andy's father, who in 2018 had a ruptured brain aneurysm. They talk about the the role his father played in his passion for hunting, and how he was absolutely devastated when he realized his dad would never be able to hunt with him again. But, this story is not all sad, Andy explains that there is a silver lining to this story.
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Imagine this... A man is driving home from a pool hall after having one too many beers. He gets pulled over by the police and is arrested for drunk driving resulting in a huge negative turn in his life. He loses everything. Some time later, he is in his house watching rap videos when out of the blue a Randy Newberg hunting video starts to play, and it changes his life.
On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan talks with Arlando Chiles of California about how he was infected with the hunting bug and how it completely changed how he views the world. As a black man, Arlando talks about how he does't fit description of a stereotypical hunter and how those who are close to him are always surprised to find out he hunts, even leading to him be removed from a job because he mentioned he was a hunter.
This is an absolutely amazing episode that we think everyone needs to listen to. Enjoy!
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For the avid outdoorsman, moving to Alaska is something that we all dream about. Millions of acres of public land, the ability to hunt several species, and when planned out correctly, low pressure hunting situations. Not to mention endless natural wonders. Sign me up!
On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan talks with Ian Eckerstorfer about his recent move to Alaska, the 10 day road trip it took to get there, and all of the planning and logistics they needed before making such a big move. The Ian shares all of the research he had to do about the hunting seasons and the new gear he needed before he even set foot on the tundra before his first caribou hunt, not to mention the learning curve.
Lastly, Ian breaks down his first ever moose hunt and how he was successful on his 4th trip out. 4 guys, 3 days to pack out the entire moose. If you have ever found yourself daydreaming about the great outdoors, this is the episode for you.
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If you're not familiar with lean manufacturing, it's an idea that allows production to be as efficient as possible while minimizing waste in time and material. So why the hell am I talking about this on a hunting podcast? I feel that there are certain principles that lean manufacturing uses to help correct process errors that we might be able to use in the woods when we encounter failure. After all, knowing how to learn from failure is one of the most important aspects of hunting, if you r goal is to be a successful hunter.
On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan talks with Kyle Vedder, a process engineer about lean manufacturing principles and if it couple possibly work for correcting failing hunting strategies.
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When an eastern hunter decides he wants to make the jump to hunting western game there are several boxes they need to check off before they get in the truck and head west. On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan is joined by usual suspect Bob Polanic to talk about a variety of topics including finding time to get boots on the ground to scout for a western hunt, preparing physically, and scheduling the hunt with you employer or family.
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On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan has an awesome BS Session with the Bowhunting Fiend, Greg Litzinger. Greg hails from Southern New Jersey and is as passionate about bowhunting whitetails as it gets. The guys discuss his introduction in to bowhunting and a couple key encounters at 14 that led to solidifying his future lifestyle.
Greg talks about the public land where he cut his teeth, the "ah-ha" moments that led to his success, and a couple cool stories. All that and more on this episode, enjoy!
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Whether you are in to taxidermy or not, today's guest is becoming more well known within the taxidermy community because of his natural talent. On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan talks with Julian Loker the taxidermist who mounted his last 3 bucks. Julian talks about how a conversation with a buddy led to him buying all the necessary equipment to start. He also talks about his thoughts on the difference between a good and a great taxidermist. Lastly, Dan shares the story about his 2009 archery buck in hopes that Julian can get some ideas about how to turn an old European mount in to shoulder mount.
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They say that cheating on your taxidermist is just as bad as cheating on your wife, or that's what today's guest says. On this episode of the the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan talks with the owner of Old Barn Taxidermy Sam Gaylord. Sam has been around the block a time or two and has experience in what feel like, just about everything. Sam talks about how he was introduced in to taxidermy through an ex-wife while he was running on of the largest archery shops in the state.
Sam explains how important hearing the story about the hunt is to how the deer is mounted and how once completed, the mount is a work of art that symbolizes past memories. If you ever get the opportunity to chat Sam I highly recommend it.
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You may know Clint Campbell from being the host of the Truth From The Stand podcast or from being the owner of Skull Brew Coffee Company. But, Clint is also a bowhunting nut just like the rest of us. On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan and Clint get in to a good old fashioned BS Session where they talk about western hunting, training for western hunts, dumb shit they did when they were younger, and of course bowhunting for whitetails.
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We have all had one of those seasons where everything seems to go wrong. You do one thing the deer you're chasing dose something different. John Hudspeth of Oklahoma had one of those seasons in 2019. Dan and John discuss how his season was composed of equal parts over confidence, lack of preparation, and bad luck. Enjoy and share!
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Success is a relative term. Whether you want to fill the freezer, chase a higher caliber of buck, or target one specific buck this may be the episode for you. On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan and Bob Polanic talk about simple strategy changes that they have implemented over the years that have led them to having more encounters within shooting distance.
Dan talks about how moving away from hunting field edges and refining his access routes led him to having more deer within shooting range. Bob talks about how consuming content that was more relatable to his environment and part of the country helped him make better decisions while in the woods. All this and much more, ENJOY!
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On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan continues the conversation about deer hunting on river bottom ground with Kyle Bridges. Dan kicks off the show by sharing the details of a recent scouting mission on river bottom public ground. He talks about what he found and how he plans to attack the property this upcoming season.
On this second part of this episode, Dan continues the conversation about hunting river bottom ground with guest Kyle Bridges. Kyle talks about a piece of river bottom ground he hunts in Oklahoma. The guys chat about how deer move through their properties, how the deer use the river, where they bed, and where they suspect the food sources to be.
You may find this episode interesting if you hunt or have access to river bottom ground. Enjoy and good luck!
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When it come to having a passion for the outdoors, todays guest is second to none. On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan is joined by bowhunter Lucas Cayko to discuss learning to hunt in the river bottoms of North Dakota. Lucas and Dan talk about how he was learning to bowhunt at the same time his father was, how they went through a similar learning curve, and how they used to hunt as a team to track down and make moves on mature bucks.
Lucas tells the story of the "Sunday Buck", a mature whitetail he and his father were chasing when he was 15 that only seemed to be active on, you guessed it, Sunday. Lucas and his dad had an idea that lead them to using the river as an access route to backdoor the area this buck was living. Although they didn't kill the deer, this opened up a whole new way of accessing the public land ground that they hunt, giving them more opportunities and mature bucks over the years.
The guys also get in to a good discussion about how water levels affect deer movement, how the deer move between the lower river bottom ground and the higher agriculture fields, and and overall discussion on his strategy.
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When it comes to making a business surrounded around content, selling advertising is one way to make money. On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan talks about his sponsors. Dan discusses what's important when building a relationship with these companies, the importance of company culture where the employees are participants in the activity where their products are used and promoted, and the stories behind Dan's introduction to these products.
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You may know Clayton Campbell from the TV show Heartland Bowhunter. But his love for the outdoors started well before the TV show was even an idea. Like Dan, Clayton was introduced to the outdoors through pheasant hunting and after spending time with his uncle while in high school bowhunting became his #1 priority.
On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan and Clayton talk about how he was introduced to bowhunting, how he struggled in his first couple years, when he became officially obsessed, and the path in to habitat management and planting food plots.
Lastly, the guys talk about how he has introduced his kids in to hunting and even gives Dan some advice to keep them interested even when the action is slow.
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On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan and Bob talk about their upcoming plans for the fall, an update on their turkey seasons, and the different whitetail strategies they plan on using in Michigan, Iowa, and Nebraska. They even get in to a discussion about moon phases.
Dan has a little bit of a scheduling conflict in October where he has to decide when he plans to make his trip to South Dakota for a Mule Deer and and still make it to Michigan to make good on a promise to hunt public land.
Lastly, the conversation turns to gear for a moment where Bob admits he has a little bit of a spending problem when it comes to hunting equipment.
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TJ Doherty is a self proclaimed penny pincher, who has learned how to budget his time and money in order to get the most out of his hunting season. On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles podcast, Dan talks with TJ about how he budgets his time and money for hunting gear.
The guys discuss what products they skimp on as well as what products they feel deserve the largest percentage of their budget. As we all know, hunting gear can be expensive but not necessary as there are plenty of options to choose from.
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On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan talks with Scott Lerich a District Biologist for the National Wild Turkey Federation about the Bluewater Stewardship Project. First off, Scott explains how this project and most projects get started with a conversation between state and federal agencies who are looking for financial support from conservation agencies like the NWTF.
Scott discusses the overall objective and scope of the project as well as the timeframe this project will be completed in. Scott also breaks down not only the environmental impact this project has, but the social and economic impact on the surrounding businesses and communities.
Lastly, he walks Dan through why the project was recently put on hold because another "environmental agency" thought a specific species of owl was being threatened. All this and more in todays episode.
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On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan connects with returning guest Mitch Schmidt about his days as a Alaskan fishing guide and a 2019 trip to Kansas that resulted in a booner on the 4th day.
Mitch walks us through why he decided to head to Alaska and become a fishing guide and his day to day responsibilities at the lodge he works for. He talks about being a boat captain, flying in a float plane, and bear encounters while fishing with clients on the river.
Then we transition back to whitetails as he breaks down his 2019 Kansas bowhunt on public land with one of his best hunting buddies. They discuss the digital scouting that was involved and how the first couple days were dedicated to driving around, locating deer and putting boots on the ground looking for sign. It didn't take long for the guys to find success as they were both tagged out within the first 4 days of a 10 day hunt.
This is just a kick ass story of guy living his best life!
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On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles podcast, Dan connects with Bob Polanic for another good old fashioned B.S. Session. The guys kick off the episode talking about grade school nick names, the guillotine broadhead for turkeys, and recapping their turkey seasons and a steelhead update from Bob.
Dan also talks about how the #cash4conservation challenge stalled and how he is upset about it. Then, both Bob and Dan talk about their upcoming out of state hunts including Bob's application to bowhunt in Iowa.
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On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan talks with Jason Tarwater about the National Wild Turkey Federation and moving from Kansas to Montana for his job with the organization. Jason explains his duties in the territory he controls that covers Montana, Idaho, and Alaska of all places. We also get in to the details of where the money goes and how they assist state and federal agencies in habitat improvement projects.
Then Jason and Dan end the podcast with a good old fashioned BS session talking abut his move from Kansas to Montana and the new species of game he was able to hunt.
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When most of us think of a turkey hunt, we think of gobbling Easterns across the midwest and even chasing Merriam's further west on flat terrain. On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles podcast, Dan talks with Dylan Dowson about a turkey hunt in New Mexico at 9000 feet elevation.
But this episode is more that just a story about turkey hunting, it's a story about the conservation efforts of the Nation Wild Turkey Federation and how they transformed the landscape to improve the habitat for the turkey that call that mountain home.
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Honestly, this episode got cut short due to time constraints. I could talk about wild game recipes all day long. There will be a follow up episode in the near future.
On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan is joined by the host of the Huntavore podcast Nick Otto to discuss side dishes, beer, and wine pairings.
Nick explains how opposites flavor profiles like sweet and salty preform so well on your plate and how a simple sauce can be the perfect handshake between your main course and a roasted vegetable side dish. Then Dan and Nick share their favorite wine and beer pairings when wild game is on e menu.
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By now most of you know Andy May. For those who don't, Andy has a track record for locating and killing mature bucks all over the country regardless of if it's on public or private ground.
On this episode, Dan and Andy cover a variety of deer hunting topics including how Andy approaches scouting on his out of state hunts. Andy also dives in to how he translates that scouting in to his actual hunting strategy depending on the time of year he plans to hunt. The guys also discuss that sometimes you can actually be too mobile and miss an opportunity at a great deer if you are quick to move to a new location when the sign and movement are good.
There is a common misconception when it comes to out-of-state hunting that you are only supposed to hunt public ground. That couldn't be further from the truth. Andy and Dan talk about building relationships on non-resident hunts that may lead you to hunt some really great private ground just by knocking on a couple doors.
This episode is packed with a ton of great information about all things whitetail hunting.
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On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan talks with State Trooper and K9 specialist Dieter Kochan about understanding how deer smell through his experience with dogs.
Dieter starts off by setting the base and talks about the amazing things that dogs can do with their nose. How they train them, their biology, and how he feels that you can never trick a dogs nose.
Then the conversation turns to deer and how he has been able to get a better understand of deer and deer movement based on what he has learned from working with K9's. He feels that concentration of scent plays a huge impact in if a deer becomes alert to the point of running away.
All this and more is covered in todays episode. Please subscribe to the Nine Finger Chronicle podcast and tell your friends!
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Don't get me wrong, I love highly detailed hunting strategy episodes. But as the same time, I love recording episodes that don't really go anywhere, just chatting with other like minded outdoor individuals. On this episode I catch up with the one and only Mark Kenyon of Wired To Hunt.
In a round about way this is a BS Session where we chat about the upcoming season and share some memorable hunting and fishing stories from our youth. I recall my first pheasant hunt with a dog named Cujo and Mark shares a story about cleaning fish, a black bear encounter, and singing Johnny Cash.
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On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan catches up with Buddy Piland of Ozonics to BS about upcoming hunts and learn how Ozonics can help fight COVID-19.
Buddy and Dan have know each other for several year and the first part of this episode is Dan and Buddy catching up about some of the hunting trips that Buddy is planning this fall. They guys get in to a discussion about why Buddy like hunting Canada so much as well as a New Mexico lottery elk hunt he hope he is drawn for.
The second part of this episode revolves round how ozone can kill bacteria and a variety viruses including COVID-19. As most of know, ozone is used in sanitizing buildings including hospitals and doctors offices and Buddy explains how you can use your Ozonics unit in your own home.
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We all know that hunting public land can have it's challenges, but back in the day Bryan Doss used to absolutely hate it. Too many hunters, not enough deer, and an unwillingness to change his strategy made Bryan frustrated to say the least.
It wasn't until he started hunting smaller pieces of private property that he had what some might call an awakening. He decided to change the game and give hunting public another try. These days Bryan has a new love for public hunting land all due to becoming more mobile and having better expectations.
On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles podcast, Dan talks with Bryan Doss about a recent change of heart he has had about hunting public land.
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On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan catches up with Josh Honeycutt of Realtree to talk about the outcome of his shed hunting season and his plans for the upcoming turkey hunting season.
Josh and Dan talk about historically good places to find sheds as well as what kind of weight finding a shed holds when it comes to your overall hunting strategy.
Lastly the guys get in to a conversation about turkey hunting strategy. They talk about what to do when the toms are not responding as well decoying and calling tactics. If you are ready to get out of the house and take advantage of the great outdoors this spring, this is the episode for you.
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In some way we are all being impacted by the COVID-19 virus. But did you know that hundreds of conservation organization banquets are being canceled due to this virus. This means that the millions of dollars these orgs would have received through ticket sales, raffles, and donations will not come in. This has a huge down stream impact for conservation as a whole.
Dan is joined by Jared Frasier of 2% For Conservation to discuss the impacts of COVID-19 on conservation organizations and what we can do to help soften the blow.
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On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan answers listener questions. Several questions were sent in, but only 7 were selected. This episode covers his total arrow weight, how he gains access to private property, his daughters nasty ass toenails, and dealing with the pressure of big buck encounters.
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On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan talks with Erik Barber about preparing for an out of state hunt. The discussion starts off with gear and how a first time out of state hunter may be able to save money by borrowing equipment or purchasing gear that might not be as expensive.
Erik also talks about how specific states allocate their tags differently, and how some states require collecting preference points in order to hunt a specific species or units.
If you have never gone on an out of state hunt, but are interested on ways to make it happen, this episode is for you.
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On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan talks about a whole bunch of random thoughts with Bob Polanic. Topics include: steelhead fishing, hunting buffalo in Yellowstone National Park, crossbows, and hunting personalities gone bad.
Bob and Dan also talk about the difference between judgement by people who elk hunt and whitetail hunters when it comes to antler size. They guys also talk a little bit about 80# bows and how the flagship bows seem like they are increasing in prices every year.
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On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan talks with Jon Teater from Whitetail Landscapes about wind, thermals, and barometric pressure. Jon, a habitat management specialist, talks with Dan about how how terrain and vegetation affects wind direction and wind speed creating dead air and wind vortexes. Add that with rising and falling pressure and a variety of thermals, theres a lot to talk about.
The next time you are in the field take a look at where the main trails are on the landscape, they're there for a reason. It's because the deer feel comfortable using those trails and put themselves in the best possible position where they can use their #1 defense, their nose.
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On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles Podcast, Dan talks with Phil Kost of Indiana about scouting a new piece of property. Phil picked up a new hunting property late last fall and never got the opportunity to scout it before he hunted it.
The second the season was over, he hopped in the timber and walked "almost" every inch of the farm looking for the perfect treestand locations, how to acces them, and any terrain features that looked like they might concentrate deer movement.
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On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles podcast, Dan continues his conversation with the Chad Sylvester about his recent scouting mission on Ohio public lands.
Chad talks about looking for terrain features, access routes, and a variety of different sign that leads him to making a decisions for tree stand locations come fall.
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On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles podcast, Dan talks with Chad Sylvester of Exodus Trail Cameras about the difficulties of being self employed in the hunting industry.
Dan and Chad exchange stories about starting a business from scratch, balancing the unlimited work schedule with the family, and of course money. If you have ever wanted to get in to the hunting industry, the conversation in this episode may help you get insight in to what it takes to get the ball rolling and the discipline it takes to be successful.
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On this episodes of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan talks with Matt Dye of Land & Legacy about habitat improvements for non land owners.
Many of us to do not own or lease our hunting property. This usually means that we do not get the opportunity to do habitat work. However, if you do convince the land owner to let you plant food plots or make habitat improvements for wildlife, this episode will give you several great ideas.
Matt walks talks to us about how to communicate with the land owner about what your goals are as well as how to implement them. Matt shares ideas about food plots, hinge cutting, and several other ideas that will not only benefit the land owner but you as well.
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On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan talks with Jared Larsen of OnX about the birth of the company, its evolution, and the apps functionality. Jared explains how the need to know property boundaries and land owner information along with GPS units led to the birth of the business
Jared then talks about how the company evolves on an almost daily basis to keep up with new technology and providing the most up-to-date property information to its users. Lastly, Jared talks about the functionality of the app and explains best practices when learning how to use the app. On top of that, Dan explains the way he uses the app and how it has helped him become a more efficient hunter.
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On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan talks with Matt Branch about growing up hunting in Louisiana and coping with a tragic hunting accident. Matt talks about how his father was his main mentor growing up and how excited he got when hunting season came around every year.
As a former LSU football player, Matt tells us about having to basically sacrifice his hunting seasons for several years and dedicate all of his time to being a D1 athlete. But once his college football days were over, he instantly fell back in to his old hunting routine chasing whitetails and ducks throughout the south.
The guys end the episode with Matt reliving a tragic hunting accident that happened to him while duck hunting with friends. He walks us through the details of how the doctors had to amputate his leg in order to save his life and the struggles he has faced over the last two year. On the bright side, Matt has recovered and is back in the woods doing what he loves.
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On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan talks with Scott Cronin of Scholastic 3D Archery about introducing youth to archery and turning them to bowhunters. Scott discusses the impact archery in a team environment can have on the its participants and well as the ins and outs of the S3DA organization.
Then Scott talks about how his goal is to turn those archers in to license buying bowhunters through a mentor program. If your have ever been interested in how you can give back through mentorship or how you may get your kids excited about hunting, this episode is for you.
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On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan catches up with returning guest Patrick Rubendall about his hunting season and switching to traditional archery.
Patrick fills us in on how his 2019 season went hunting the public lands of South Dakota all while making the change to a recurve bow. he talks to us about the learning curve, the frustrations, and educating himself on the new equipment.
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On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan touches base with the CEO of the National Deer Alliance. The guys discuss what is currently going on with new legislation, public land advocacy, and other important topics that are important to deer hunters nation wide.
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On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan has an interesting conversation with the founder and owner of The Average Conservationist. Marcus Ewing of Michigan, talks about his introduction to the outdoors, fishing, and hunting.
He also talks about why he wanted to start his company, and why he wanted to donate 10% of his profits to conservation efforts. This episode is a perfect example of someone who not only talks the talk but walks the walk. Marcus leads by example and gives back to what he is already so passionate about.
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On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan has an awesome conversation with Jeremy Yates about not starting to hunt until he was 38. Jeremy talks about being invited to hunt with a friend during the Missouri gun season and instantly falling in love with the sport.
Jeremy talks about the usual lessons and failures that a new hunter endures throughout their first couple seasons as well as how he went from solely using a gun to picking up the bow. He admits that, like most of us, he is now a full blown bow addict.
Lastly, Jeremy shares insight in to the importance of physical fitness when preparing for any hunting season. He has been a personal trainer for several years and walks us through some recommendations on what you can do to be physically prepared for hunting for a western trip or just sitting in a treestand. Enjoy and share!
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On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan is joined by Bob Polanic to discuss where they got their work ethic from, who they consider their mentors, and others who impacted their life.
They kick off the episode with a discussion on shed hunting and their opinions about if it causes additional pressure to the deer heard. This time of year can be some somewhat stressful if the animals are experiencing a harsh winter. But, as Dan explains, harsh winters seen to bee the best years to shed hunt.
Then the topic transitions to a more serious tone when Bob and Dan talk about those who have impacted their life. They talk in depth who they got their work ethic from, and key individuals who molded them when they were young. These people, in their own way, mentored Dan and Bob and along with learning from failure, made them who they are today.
The episode winds down when the guys talk specifically about hunting mentors and who they look up to in the hunting community. This episode is less hunting and more life, but the dialogue is refreshing and much needed.
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On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan talks with Tyler Terry of Missouri about his introduction in to hunting and the reaction he gets from his peers when they find out he hunts.
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On this Hunter Profile episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan interviews fellow Iowan Joe Sterba about his love for deer hunting. Joe talks about fishing with his father at a young age that set the foundation for his love of hunting and being outside. Then Joe tells the story of his uncle taking him under his wing and introducing him to deer hunting during the muzzleloader season.
Joe also talks about his first year as a bowhunter in 2012 and how it almost caused some relationship problems with his wife. Now he understands how to balance hunting and being a father and husband better during the hunting season.
Finally Joe walks us through his annual public land hunting strategy where he uses digital scouting and boots on the ground to put the pieces of the puzzle together for the upcoming season.
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It's that time of year to get outside and start doing some scouting for the next hunting season. Wether you hunt on public or private, there are benefits to getting outside looking for sign and unique terrain features. On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan talks with Eric Ives of Wisconsin about hunting and scouting on public land.
Eric shares how he found a bedding area while scouting a piece public land in southwest Wisconsin, how he used OnX to document the area, and the importance of the access route he used to get to the perfect treestand location.
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On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan is joined by Bob Polanic to recap the 2020 ATA Show and discuss the Social Summit that held at the show.
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On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan talks with returning guest Cameran Deerfield about killing a huge Ohio 8 pointer. Cameran talks us through the history he has with this buck and the strategy he put in place. All this took place while he was working a full time job and starting a new business in a completely different state.
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In this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Billy Eisenman of Ohio joins Dan for an really good BS Session. Dan talks with Billy about being introduced to hunting as a kid through trapping and hunting small game. Like a majority of us, Billy set hunting aside when he got to high school and put most of his energy in to sports and girls.
We wind down this episode with Billy walking us thought the last couple years being a bowhunter and the hard changes he made to get closer to the deer movement providing him with more shot opportunities.
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On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Shannon Long shares the story of a buck he recently harvested named 'Locust'. Shannon talks about the multiple years worth of history and encounters he had with this buck and the strategy he implemented to finally connect with "Locust".
Listen to how Shannon was limited to only a certain section of the farm and how Locust was nocturnal most of the year. Over a 4 year period Shannon was able to observe his movement, find his main bedding area, make the proper adjustments to ultimately put him self in the right position for the kill.
I love stories like this.
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On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan is joined by Dana Coldren of Illinois to talk about his 25 years as a bowhunter. Dana talks about the differences in both strategy and point of view when it comes to his tenure as a bowhunter. Ending out this episode, Dana recaps his his 2019 season.
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On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan interviews Chris Van Natta of Oklahoma about the booner he harvested in December. He tells the story of how his dad decided to buy the 55 acre property in 2016 and how Chris and his brother we excited to start hunting it.
With a creek running through the middle of the property they quickly learned it was difficult to hunt as far as access was concerned with steep banks and quick rising waters. There were several time in the last three year that flood waters absolutely ruined the hunting on the farm leaving then to hunt elsewhere.
Throughout this episode you learn about the three year history of a buck they gave the name "Chupacabra". This buck was nocturnal 90% of the time on the farm and even went MIA for most of the 2018 season. Listen to the whole podcast to learn about the strategy Chris used to eventually harvest the giant Oklahoma whitetail.
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On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan talks with returning guest Justin Zarr about his 2019 season. Justin shares the stories of killing a doe with his son in the stand, hunting Iowa, and heading to Wyoming to bowhunt whitetails.
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On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan has a BS session with Phil Kost of Indiana about where he hunts, how he hunts, and his successful muzzleloader season. First off, Phil explains the layout of the farms he hunts, his love for shed hunting, and how he approaches every season.
Then Phil shares how his 2019 archery season was a bit frustrating as EHD hit his farms hard killing two of his target deer forcing him to find new ground to hunt. As bow season wound down, Phil picked up his muzzleloader and headed in to the timber with hopes of just filling the freezer. What happened next is absolutely amazing.
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What is the longest you have chased one particular buck? On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan talks with fellow bowhunter Kyle Heuerman about Uno, a huge buck that he chased for six years.
Kyle shares the entire story. From the first trailcamera picture to the properties this buck called home, to the several encounters he had with Uno from the tree. He explains Uno's unique annual travel pattern as well as Kyle's outside of the box thinking that led him to changing his hunting strategy.
But this story goes deeper than just a bowhunter and a big buck, this story shows that when your family needs you, you quit everything and put bowhunting in backseat. At the same time, this story is about the passion we have for the animals we hunt and the support out family gives us for this very selfish sport.
This is the story of Uno.
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On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan talks with returning guest Levi Rosentreter about the three hunt for a buck named Barbed Wire.
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On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan is joined by Jeremy Nicholson of Missouri as he shares the story of a very quick morning hunt during early November. Jeremy walks us through a typical year of hunting in the "Show Me" stat with his brothers and father.
Then, Jeremy talks about the farm he hunts in northern Missouri for one week every every year. He lays out the access routes, the terrain, and the way the deer moves on the property. While sitting in between two bedding areas on a popular travel corridor, Jeremy tells about how he called in the buck he eventually killed.
The best part of the story is that he had a work meeting at 9:00 am in a neighboring town. Let's just say he was 1t minutes late.
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On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan catches up with Ben Brinlee of Oklahoma to chat about his successful archery season.
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On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan chats with Mark Kenyon about the process of writing his new book. As you will hear, this episode is not necessarily about hunting strategy or even recapping a hunt. Dan asks Mark several questions about his new book That Wild Country.
Mark walks us through the entire journey from the concept of the book, the book proposal, the entire writing process, and balancing life with passion. Dan and Mark also dive in to hurdles he faced along the way including how he overcame self-doubt and failure. If you have ever experienced failure, self-doubt or seeking balance in your life, this is an episode you will be able to relate to.
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On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan talks with South Carolina native Croft Griffin about his annual rut hunt in Kentucky. Croft kicks off the episode by talking about what it's like to hunt in South Carolina including his opinions about the abundance of available tags for residents.
Then he shifts gears and talks about what led him to begin hunting Kentucky public land four years ago. All of this leads to him sharing the story of his most recent trip and how he found success in only 3 hours from a treestand location that he had been thinking about since the last season.
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On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan talks with fellow Iowan DJ Norby about his recent success on a 32 acre farm. DJ talks about his history on this farm as well as the terrain features and how the deer move through the property.
DJ also explains how he only has 3 different stand locations on this farm and their respective access routes, and why he usually holds off until November to hunt his best stand in the middle of the property.
Lastly, he walks us through the morning hunt that ultimately led to him arrowing his largest whitetail, a 170 class buck. And, not know what he really shot until he walked up on this monster!
Enjoy and share!
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On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles podcast, Dan and guest Bob Polanic share their 2019 rut success stories. Bob kicks things off with the story of his two week Nebraska rut hunt that actually took three weeks and him walking away with two bucks from two different farms.
Then Dan takes over and walk us through his 13 day rut-cation. Starting off very slow with no shooters on the farm, it took him some time and following a strict routine of access routes and high opportunity stand locations until he finally had an encounter with a shooter buck.
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On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan pretty much goes crazy on the mic and records random thoughts about hunting the rut. Attention: This episode is not me telling you how to hunt, I am just sharing my thoughts and ideas that are running through my head this time of year.
Please have low expectations, (Laugh Out Loud)
On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan talks with friend Curtis Zabel about a recent hunt on public land where he had a little help from above on the recovery.
I think that we have all been in a situation where we lose focus on out passion, or the flame doesn't burn as hot as it did in the past. If this is you, then this podcast is for you. Curtis explains how his passion for bowhunting took a backseat for over a year when he was battling with the loss of his uncle, a crazy work schedule, and an overall low point in his life.
Then, one day while walking through a Wisconsin swamp, he has an awaking that made his passion for bowhunting burn even brighter. This is a story about honoring loved ones, following your dreams, and yes, killing a big buck.
On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles podcast, Dan talks with Hank Forester of the Quality Deer Management Association about the Field To Fork program, hunter retention, and the overall decline of hunters.
On this episode, Dan reconnects with returning guest Tom Waters about his recent success from a ground blind in Kentucky. Tom shares the story of how a really good friend helped him gain access to a small farm 3 years ago not too far from where he lives.
This year, there was a huge bachelor group of bucks that called this farm home with one buck in particular that stood out from the crowd. Tom shares the strategy that he used to sneak in and get an arrow in his target buck.
On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan has a round table discussion with four different hunters about strategy for hunting nocturnal bucks. The questions Dan asks to the guys is, what would happen if you got a trailcamera picture of a target buck in the middle of the night and what would your strategy be to intercept his movement?
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On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles , Dan talks with fellow Iowan, Eric Shepley about his return back in to archery and eventually bowhunting after a long hiatus. Eric explains the learning curve and a couple years of failure before sealing the deal on a great Iowa buck.
On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles hunting podcast, Dan Johnson and Dan Spano finish up recapping their South Dakota archery mule deer hunt. Dan J. goes in to detail about getting lucky locating a mule deer buck and the stalk that soon followed. He gets specific about the wind direction, how he used the terrain during the stalk, and the last seconds before letting the arrow fly.
Hopefully you not only found some entertainment out of these recap podcasts, but it inspired you to start planning you next out-of-state hunt. There is public land out there and it's for all of us to use and enjoy!
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On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles podcast, Dan relives a South Dakota archery mule deer hunt with new friend Dan Spano. This kind of spot and stalk bowhunt was a new experience for both hunters. South Dakota offered some amazing views, unique terrain, and the game that they witnessed just driving through the state had both guys looking out the window the entire time.
The guys talk about their planning and expectation going in to the hunt as well as goals they wanted to accomplish while on the hunt. Day #2 of the hunt offered an amazing opportunity at a giant mature mule deer buck that Dan Spano was able to capitalize on. They discuss the stalk, the heart pounding adrenaline rush, and the moment they realized they were successful.
On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles podcast, Dan talks with North Dakota bowhunter Lucas Cayko about a two year journey chasing a giant public land buck. Lucas shares the all the failures and close calls from the 2018 season that ultimately led to him locating and killing his #1 hit list buck!
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Brett Smith lives in Kentucky but has been driving to Missouri for the past 4 years to take advantage of their public hunting land. On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Brett shares the story of his 2019 early season hunt in the Show Me State.
Brett talks about the importance of doing as much scouting as possible before, during, and after the season to gain knowledge about the terrain and deer movement. Focusing on new and old sign and historical data from past hunts, he was able to put all the pieces of the puzzle together that led to him harvesting a beautiful buck on the first day of the hunt.
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On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan talks with the co-host of the Hunting Gear podcast, Bob Polanic about how to strategize your hunting season by talking through a variety of different hunting scenarios. They start the episode off by recapping Bob's elk hunt and a quick whitetail hunt in Nebraska.
Then , once they're done with the BS, they discuss scenarios such as hunting with or without the use of trailcameras, hunting pressured or unpressured ground, as well as different strategies based on the amount of acres a hunter has access to.
On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan talks with three different bowhunters from across the Nation to recap their early season. They kick off the episode by talking to a successful hunter from Kentucky. Dan then moves to the state of Georgia, where like most of us are having a "typical" hot early season.
Lastly, Dan talks with a hunter out of Nebraska who put in a lot of early season work gaining access to a property that eventually led to him harvesting his biggest buck.
Listen closely as these hunters share what the weather conditions were leading up to the kill as well as the strategy they used that led to the harvest. Be sure to share you early season story on the NFC Facebook page!
On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan has an interesting BS session with friend and returning guest Justin Zarr of Bowhunt or Die and Bowhunting.com. Dan and Justin talk about their pure hatred for poison ivy and how much it sucks to hunt in the the boiling early season heat.
After a brief conversation about the past popularity of supper clubs, Justin recaps his early season public land hunt in Kentucky and talks about the obstacles that were thrown his way while he was there. Justin then expresses what he will be doing different next year in hopes to maximize his success on the same piece of ground.
On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles podcast, Dan talks with Adam Parr of Transition Wild as they recap Dan's 2019 Colorado archery elk hunt. The guys talk about how difficult the hunt itself actually is and factors like the terrain, the weather, and silent elk.
The two also talk about the encounters that they did have and what they might have done different if given the opportunity. This is a tough hunt but at the end of the day the views, experience, camaraderie were well worth it.
On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan talks with filmmaker, podcaster, and deer hunting enthusiast Kevin Vistisen about a variety of deer hunting topics. Kevin talks about how his annual Northern Michigan hunting trip inspired him to create his new film The Forest.
On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles podcast, Dan talks with owner of Hunterra Maps and Whitetail Properties agent Ben Harshyne about the upcoming hunting season. This has become an annual podcast for the guys where they discuss the big bucks that make up their hit list and a little strategy they plan on using throughout the archery season.
Ben walks us through how he plans to work with the landowner over the next several years to not only improve the deer habitat, but to implement a better CRP program to assist in preventing soil erosion .
Lastly, Ben's dad "Pork" has drawn an Iowa archery tag this year. The guys discuss the goals and expectations Ben and his father have as well as the overall hunting experience between a father and son in one of the best whitetail states in the U.S.
Host Notes: This is a kick-ass episode!
On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan has an awesome campfire BS Session with Michigan native Bob Miller. Bob walks Dan how he learned to hunt on public land with his father and other family members. Bob also talks about how the deer populations and quality vary throughout the state and his opinions on how the state manages the natural resource.
Then Bob shares his experiences with hunting out of state and having to learn how to hunt new terrain different from Michigan. He also talks about how he guides and hunts on a 700 acre piece of property in Kentucky that has produced some very large bucks throughout the last 9 years.
If you like BS Sessions, then you'll love this episode!
On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan talks with Ben Brinlee about deer hunting in his home state of Oklahoma. Dan and Ben discuss the different terrain throughout the the state and go in to detail about the property that he has access to hunt in the Northeastern part of the state. Ben talks about how his 30 acre family farm is the perfect travel corridor between to larger pieces of neighboring farms.
Then, Ben tells the three year story of the buck he harvested last year. He was introduced to the buck as a two year old and had trail camera pictures of him every year. This buck had a split G2 that was very noticeable so the 160 class buck was easy to identify when he finally came through during the 2018 season.
Finally Ben talks to us about a huge mature 8 pointer that he plans on holding out for for this upcoming archery season. I don't know about you, but this episode gets be jacked for the upcopming season.
On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles podcast, Dan talks with Josh Edmonds of Virginia about one hell of an archery season. Josh made the decision befor the season even started that he wanted to accomplish the goal of shooting a buck with his bow. So, during the off season he did what many of us do, he scouted public land, studied airal maps and dedicated additional time to shooting his bow.
Josh decided he was going to take a week off of work to dedicate to getting the job done. The on the first day of the vacation he got the flu. Sickness sidelined him for several days before he was able to get back in to the timber and give it another go. Then, on the last day of the hunt he connected with a great buck... and that's where the story starts. Check it out and share!
On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan chats with Kevin Guillen of Wilderness Athlete about their products and how they may help you while you are on hunts that demand a lot of physical exertion. Kevin walks us through different sceanarios where their products come in to play like altitude sickness and massive energy depletion.
This is one of those episodes that is more than just about hunting. It's about family, friendship, and loosing a lovedone. On this epside of the Nine Finger Chronicles podcast, Dan talks with David Franke about how his father played a huge role in his love for hunting. Then on a random day of a random month, his father took his own life. David explains how hunting after that just wasn't the same and how he has used the outdoors to help cope with the loss if his father.
If you or someone you know are struggling with negative thoughts or sadness, please reach out to someone, anyone.
On this epoiusode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan talks with new bowhunter Adam Pastrnak of western PA about his introduction in to hunting and his transition to bowhunting. Adam explains how he started hunting with his brothers and admittedly didn't know what the hell they were doing. Then, three years he was introduced to bowhunting throught his brother in law. And, as it happens often, Adam is now addicted.
Adam explain how his first couple sesons were a bit of a struggle. But through learning from failure Adam eventually connected on a beautiful 8 point buck.
Dan talks with Devon Zimmerman of Pennsylvania about owning a bow shop and his successful 2018 season. Devon explains his transition from a dary farmer to purchasing a bow shop and the learning curve that comes with owning a different kind of business.
As we change gears to hunting, Devon shares the stories from two successful hunts with one in particular offering him two different shot opportunities on the buck he ended up harvesting one a night with multiple shooters coming by his stand.
On this episode, Dan talks with the founder of the North American Whitetail Championship Steve Schmidt. Steve goes in to detail about why this tournement was created, how it works, and why he thinks it will help light a spark that he feels the hunting community needs. Steve also shares all of the different ways someone can participate in this event and all the different ways to win.
Like with everything in this world, this comes with some controversy as some feel this is an exploitation of the animal for a business opportunity not to mention that this also focuses on big antlers and not the overall hunting experience. Please visit our social media platforms and share your thoughts about this.
On this episode, Dan is joined by the CEO of the National Deer Alliance Nick Pinizzotto for an update on what the organization is working on. Nick discusses his recent trip to Washington D.C. to testify on CWD at a congressional subcommittee hearing. Then, Dan and Nick talk about CWD issues on more of a local level as Nick explains the work they have been doing in Wisconsin.
Lastly, the guys talk about a proposal supported by the NDA to expand hunting and fishing opportunities on national wildlife refuges throught the country.
On this episode I chat with Taylor Pardue transplant of North Carolina to Pennsylvania about how he was introduced in to hunting. We talk about how he did not come from a family of hunters and made the decision to do something more manly in his life, and that's what let him to hunting. From there, here learnd everything on his own. He started with a gun then fell in love, like most of us, with bowhunting.
Now living in Pennsylvania as an outdoor writer, Taylor talks about how he got in to writing based of being good at english in school. Now in PA, Taylor is now learning the ropes as a public land hunter and we discuss his goal going to his second archery season in some of the most pressured hunting ground in the US. This is an awesome story about a guy who love the outdoors.
Imagine this, you take your first elk hunting trip at 14 with your brother and parents and find success. Then, a couple years later you draw the same unit, this time an arhery tag, and find succes again. Then a couple years after that you head to Wyoming with you dad with 11 prference points that he has been buying for you since you were a pre-teen and you find success again. But before you head home you decide to stop by Colorado on your way out of town for another elk hunt and find succss again, that's two elk in one year. Jelious yet? I am.
On this episode, I talk with Ben Persenaire of Michigain about his elk hunting winning streak as he shares the stories of those hunts.
On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles podcast, Dan chats with Ryan O'Malley of Vermont about hunting in the Northeastern part of the United States. The two discuss deer numbers, quality of bucks, hunter pressure, and the terrain features that these animals call home. Ryan then jumps in to how he uses trail cameras on both private and public land between Vermont and New Hampshire to locate the bucks he wants to chase throughout the season.
Towards the end of the podcast the guys converse about what it means what hunters say "First and foremost I hunt for meat." then pass several deer throughout the year trying to shoot a big buck. I you have ever wanted to know what it's like to hunt in New England, this episode has you covered.
On this episode, Dan chats with Justin Jensen about his career path in the Department of Natural Resources. Justin shares the story about having a conversation with his father when he was just 8 years old about becoming a bighorn sheep biologist. Several years later after graduating college he got his first job studying mule deer.
Once his contract was up in South Dakota he decided to travel west to Idaho to do similar research on elk. Those studies include, calf mortality rate, predator kill, and winter kill numbers. If you have ever thought about pursuing a path in wildlife biology, this is the episode for you.
On this episode, Dan talks with Micah Thompson of Texas about losing access to a private farm that he has been hunting since he was a kid and how he plans to take on the challenges of hunting on public land. Micah shares how he plans on attacking that specific piece of property with both digital scouting and with boots on the ground. They guys also discuss Micah's expectations for the upcoming season and the difficulties that come with public land bowhunting.
Then the conversation turns to the out of state hunts Micah plans to take this year to Minnesota, Missouri, and Arizona and what hunt he it looking forward to the most.
On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles podcast, Dan is joined by returning guest John Hudspeth out of Oklahoma to discuss his successful 2018 hunting season. First off, John breaks down his hunting properties and shares he details of why he feel so many quality deer call his family farm home. John then walks us through his seasonal hunting strategy, when, where, and how he hunts.
The best part of this entire podcast is when John shares an example of how changing his access route and moving a tree stand 20 yards led him to more encounters with deer and even killing a big-bodied mature buck. Keep your ears open for this episode, you just might learn something.
2018 will go down as one of the most memorable hunting seasons for Eddie Johnson of Kansas. Eddie shares the story about chasing an absolute giant whitetail and finally getting an opportunity at the Boone & Crockett buck after chasing him for three straight weeks. Then, to put the cherry on top of an already dream season, he tells us the story of how his 5 year old son shot a beautiful buck on one of the coldest and snowiest days of the late season and the craziness that ensued after the hunt.
If you like a good hunting story, this episode has it all!
On this episode, Dan talks with April Tschan of New York and Florida about growing up in a family that didn't hunt. She shares her experiences hunting small game around he neighborhood and a funny story about how she b came interested in archery. From there, we jump to her moving from Long Island to a small town in the Adirondacks on a 20 acre horse farm. There she was able to hone her hunting skills and at the same time become closer to nature.
While on her little piece of heaven, she tells us a couple stories about encounters she had with the wild things that also call those mountains home. April and Dan trade stories about their extremely close experiences with owls and coyotes.
As most of know hunting is more than just the kill, it's about experiencing nature up close and personal and being observant to Mother Nature's creation.
On this epic story, Erik Scott of Pennsylvania share the story about his first two years hunting the mountainous, large sections of public land. While scouting in 2017 he located an area of the forest that has great deer habitat but was 4 very rough miles from the cabin he was staying at. Due to limited time he had to make every hunt count. So when the archery season expired, he returned to the sport during the rifle season and located an awesome buck for that area. The rest is history.
If you are a public land hunter, you will defiantly be able to relate to this podcast! Enjoy and share!
On this episode, Dan talks with Caleb Michels of Kansas about a big buck he harvested last season that took a 5 hour spot and stalk in a bean field. Because Kansas doesn't have much public land to hunt, Caleb was left to knocking on doors to gain permission on private property. After several rejections, Caleb was finally able to get access to a handful of farms that gave him a chance to hunt during his busy schedule.
Caleb is also a medical student who has a very busy schedule, and he talks about how he balances his school and work schedule with his passion for hunting.
On this episode, Brett Smith shares a story from his 2014 archery season about a morning hunt during the the rut where the conditions were absolutely perfect. With almost no wind he was able sneak in to a stand location that he was in the perfect transition area with a small food plot. As the sun was coming over the horizon he heard his first ever snort wheeze within 100 yards from his stand. It was at that moment that everything went wrong when he dropped his release. Listen to the entire podcast to find out what happens!
On this this episode, Tristan Sipes of Tennessee shares an amazing story about gaining access to a prime piece of hunting property that is owned by his wife's uncle. This kicker is, he didn't know about this property until he was asked why he never wanted to hunt it before, this was 10 years after dating and being married to his wife. Needless to say that Tristan was blown away when he learned about the 200 acres in southern Illinois that had not been hunted in past several years.
Long story short, this new family farm produced great deer over the past 4 seasons including a booner the very first year he he bowhunted it. Enjoy, share, and please visit iTunes or wherever you download your podcasts to leave a 5 star review.
There are times in life when we realize that life is precious and fragile. On this episode, Dan talks with returning guest Chad Yingling about a story that should make us all realize what is truly important in life. It's not big antlers, it's not what weapon you kill your animal with, it's about the memories and the experiences you share and the people you share them with.
Chad talks about his time as an in-home care provider and how that profession has led him to meet some very interesting individuals. This story is about one of those people, Ed, a man who was diagnosed with cancer and was given a terminal diagnosis. The second that Chad met Ed he knew they were going to get along just fine as Ed's home was littered with taxidermy on the walls and a noticeable gun safe. Although this friendship was short from the stand point of time, this friendship is one that Chad will remember for the rest of his life.
It was on one special visit during early October that Ed was aggressively trying to convince Chad to go hunting. After some resistance and time constraints Chad was finally convinced to get in to the tree stand. This led Chad to harvest one of the biggest bucks he had ever seen.
On this episode, Dan talk with public land hunter Todd Mead about his bowhunting adventures throughout several states in the US. Dan and Todd get in to an awesome conversation about how Todd approaches every season by digital scouting the areas he wants to hunt. Then, once he is able to get boots on the ground, he shares the specifics about what he is looking for as far as deer sign and terrain features are concerned.
He also talks about his father and a mentor and how he was introduced in to the hunting way of life with little to no pressure. The conversations then turns to what made him become a "hardcore" hunter like wind direction, scouting, stand locations, and strategy.
Todd then started competing in IBO competitions, and explains that being in high pressure situations has helped him during the moment of truth when hunting. If you are looking for great information about hunting public land, and an overall great story, this is the podcast for you. Enjoy and share!
On this episode, Dan wraps up his Texas hunting experience with the General Manager of the Lazy CK Ranch Allen Robinson. This is the third episode in the trilogy of podcasts. Dan and Allen get in to the details of how the ranch operates along with how they manage both their whitetail and exotic animals. Allen explains the difference between a high fence hunting oppression and canned hunting. He also shares information about the ranches native deer pastures and their genetic pastures that have have have had "big antler" genetics introduced.
Allen also debunks some misconceptions about high fence hunting and talks about how the state of Texas is also involved in the management of their ranch. This also leads us to the discussion of CWD and how the Lazy CK Ranch addresses the issues.
If you like the B.S. Session style podcast then you're going to have a blast listening to this two part series Dan did with the Working Class Bowhunter podcast at this years Iowa Deer Classic. This is a straight up B.S. Session, we cover a variety of hunting related topics including hunting products, the hunting industry and the birth of our respective podcasts.
If you are looking for a podcast about hardcore hunting strategy, well... this might not be the podcast for you. But, if you are looking for a fun podcast where four dudes just BS for 45 minutes, then this is the podcast for you.
On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles podcast, Dan talks with new friend and outdoor writer Darron Mcdougal about what led him to outdoor writing, how he was introduced to the sport as a kid and much more B.S.
Darron starts off the podcast by telling the story of how his grandmother provided the emotional support when he started his writing career and the outdoor magazine that gave him the chance on an article about a successful bear hunt.
Darren also explains his passion for hunting came at an early age with his father and brother being big mentors and influencers. As Darron grew he realized that bowhunting was what he was wade to do. Every year Darron and his wife set out across the country hunting several states and several species following their passion and filling their freezers.
On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles hunting podcast, Dan is joined by returning guest Dan Course as he shares how he was introduced in to hunting as a boy and the story of his 2018 archery buck, his biggest buck to date. Dan talks about growing up in Mississippi in a family and community that used dogs to hunt deer. He tells us about how his dad got him a shotgun when he was only 8 years only and how in high school he would rather go to bed early so he could go hunting the next morning rather that stay out late with his friends.
Then Dan talks about how he moved from Mississippi to Pennsylvania and started hunting public land. After a stint in PA and with the growth of his family he ended up putting hunting on the back burner and moving to Texas. It wasn't until a could years ago he dusted off the bow and got back in to bowhunting. The second half of the the podcast is Dan sharing the story of the harvest of his biggest archery buck to date. Dan is a great representation of the hunting community and this episode is sure to keep your attention. Enjoy and share!
On this episode, Dan is joined once again by Mark Kenyon of Wired To Hunt as Dan shares his recent first time high fence hunting experience. Dan and Mark discuss Dan's initial impressions of the ranch as well as several misconceptions that were removed once Dan started his hunt. They kick off the conversation talking about CWD and how the ranch Dan was hunting on was taking a proactive approach to testing every single animal that is harvested.
The first misconception Dan talks about is the size of the area theses animals have to roam. Dan was hunting in a 1300, 1700, and 2200 acre high fence pastures the week he was there. Dan mentions that he felt the deer had the ability to use their defense senses as well as had escape routes once those senses were triggered. Dan talks about how their operation worked and the difference between the ranches native pasture and their genetic pasture. They also talk about Dan's thoughts and feelings on hunting exotic animals and if he was justifying accepting that hunt because they were not native to the US.
If you have ever passed judgement on a high fence ranch or were just curious how they operate, there is a ton of great information in this episode that may have you rethinking your stance on high fence hunting v.s canned hunting operations. As hunters and as humans, I feel before we judge a culture we don't understand we need to either experience it or become educated on it.
On this episode, Dan is joined by Tim Kent of Phenix Branding and Dave Thomas of Bowhunter Planet for an epic BS session while on a recent media hunt in Texas. The conversation on this podcast is all over the place. The guys go from recapping their Texas hunts to talking about their non-hunting industry celebrity crushes as well as reason I hate Dave Matthews.
Then we talk about bucket lists hunts, shooting deer walking back to your truck after a hunt, and the reintroduction of game species to different states throughout the US. If you love shooting the bull with your buddies, then this episode is for you.
On this episode, Dan talks with fellow Sportsmen's Nation content provider Parker Mc Donald of Souther Ground Hunting Podcasts about a variety of hunting related topics. The two discuss hunting in the south compared to the rest of the country as well as how his father played a huge role in his life regarding the outdoors. Then they quickly discuss high fence hunting and Parker's experience with it growing with it up in the south.
They both agree that hunting is not about the antlers on the head but more about the experiences we can share with our loved one and out fellow hunters. We also touch on CWD and talk about how science and research will give us the answers we need to someday form an accurate opinion. Lastly, we talk about Parker's tattoos. I'll be honest, I love talking to this dude, as I feel he is a great representative of the hunting community. This my friends, is a first class BS Session.
On this episode, Dan talks with good friend and host of the Wired To Hunt podcast Mark Kenyon about an upcoming hunt Dan has been invited on in Texas on a high fence ranch. The ranch is a 7000 acre enclosed environment where Dan will be hunting exotic animals like blackbuck, axis deer, hogs, aoudad, and rhea.
The two discuss the obvious differences between free range hunting and high fence operations. Dan mentions that this is not only a great business opportunity for him and this is a media hunt he was invited on, but also an opportunity to experience something new so he can truly understand the activity before he can express an honest opinion.
Mark and Dan both play devils advocate to try and dig deep in to what some call a controversial hunting topic. They talk about what makes hunting, hunting. For example, what is the difference between a large high fence facility compared to a 1000 acre, highly managed farm in the midwest? What makes this topic so controversial? Just a very good BS session about a dilemma that Dan is currently facing.
Alex Gyllstrom of Whitetail Properties hops on the podcast for an excellent conversation about hunting and working in the hunting industry. Dan and Alex start the conversation off discussing how his turkey season has been and then it transitions in to how he got his got his foot in the door in the hunting industry cold calling several companies at the age of 16. All that cold calling paid off as he was able land an internship at a popular hunting company. The rest is history.
Alex grew up in a hunting family with his father and an uncle being a huge influence and mentors in his hunting career. He already had a passion for hunting but once he got his hands on a bow, the game changed. As a bowhunter, and like most of us, he learned a lot from the mistakes. Those mistakes led him to become more comfortable around mature deer. We also talk about the difference between going with your gut versus data driven decision making while hunting.
We close the podcast down with Alex sharing one of his most memorable hunting moments on an elk hunt with his father. This is an awesome episode, PERIOD! Enjoy.
Don't let the title of this episode fool you, the discussion s more than just deer mineral.On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles podcast, Dan talks with Blake Davis of Monster Meal about the ins and outs of the company as well as deer health and biology. First, Blake discusses how the company was founded and even a little company history. The conversation then turns to how the product line actually benefits the overall health of the deer and why it is a good idea to use the products throughout the year.
The guys even dive in to a short discussion about CWD and the idea that it might spread through baiting and mineral sites. Not to worry though, Blake has a positive outlook.
On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles podcast Dan has an awesome conversation with Tonsen Sportsman about his experiences in the outdoors, specifically hunting. Tonsen explains his introduction in to hunting via waterfowl hunting with some of his good friends and fishing trips with his family as a kid. Then as time went on he eventually got his older brother in to hunting.
After a while Tonsen set hunting to the side to start a family as his brother continued to expand his personal hunting opportunities. Years went by and hunting was eventually off the radar as he went through a divorce. Then on the way home after a fishing tournament, Tonsen's brother was killed in a car accident. This devastated the family.
But, out of the darkness comes Tonsen's rebirth for his love of hunting. The following season he used his brothers hunting equipment to harvest his first deer and is not a deer hunting fanatic. Not only did he fall in love with hunting all over again, it has brought him closer to his father. This story is a perfect example of how the outdoors can help heal emotional pain and reduce stress. A must listen!
On this episode, Dan chats with Rick Bebout of West Virginia about all of the outdoor activities he participates in through the year. The guys discuss fishing for smallmouth in the local rivers, turkey hunting, starting up an urban hunting program, and of course deer hunting.
On this episode, Dan talks with Josh Honeycutt editor at Realtree.com, about a variety of hunting and other outdoor related topics. They start the podcast out by discussing their turkey seasons and admit that their passions are both whitetail hunting and that turkey hunting is something to enjoy with friends and family.
Then the conversation turns to conservation. The guys share their opinions about the hunting industry and the lack of focus on conservation efforts by companies who make their money in the industries. Josh also talks about what the "Average Joe" can do to to contribute to wildlife organizations to make a difference.
Lastly, Josh shares a couple of his most memorable hunting stories that helped make him the outdoorsman he is today.
Jordan Riske of Michigan talks with us about his 2018 hunting season where he was able to harvest an elk, mule deer and whitetail all with his bow.
On this episode, Dan talks with contributor Dan Born about the history of the wild turkey in North America.
If you call yourself a hunter, then you know that April is the kick off month to turkey hunting for most of the United States. But, did you know that there is much more to the wild turkey than what most us of know.
Dan shares with us some very interesting facts about the animal that go all the way back to the Pleistocene era 2.5 million years ago. ATTENTION: Knowledge bombs about to be dropped.
On this episode, Dan talks with Kevin Vanderploeg of Michigan about his 2018 deer hunting season. Actually, the story really starts in 2017 where was able to harvest a 156 10 point buck on public land in Ohio.
During the summer months of 2018 he identified two shooter bucks in a 10 acre woodlot that made him focus on the area a little more. Knocking on doors to gain permission he picked up an additional 30 acres. During a scouting mission before the season started he found a buck bed and some old sign that got him excited for the upcoming archery season. The scouting paid off, he was able to harvest one of the shooters early in October.
Then, later in the month and in to November he took two out of state trips to hunt public ground. Using digital maps that showed terrain feature, he was able to find some really good tree stand locations that resulted in him sealing the deal.
I love talking to guys like Kevin who put in the time to locate the best possible locations and ultimately get the job done.
On this episode, Dan talks with Jesse Fadarishan of northeast Pennsylvania about his hunting lifestyle. Jesse starts the conversation by talking with Dan about growing up in a hunting family and explains that his dad was a run-n-gun bowhunter before it was even a thing. Although he was around hunting his whole live, because of state laws he wasn't able to hunt until he turned 12. Since then, he has experienced both failure and success that has molded him in to the hunter that he is today.
Jesse is also an experienced 3D Target shooter who feels that the time and energy he puts in to shooting 3D targets translates to success during the moment of truth in the field. Jesse then goes in to detail about why he highly recommends using a back tension release and preaches joining an archery club.
This is the fastest BS session we have ever done. Dan talks with Dominic Scheetz of Virginia about why he decided to start hunting in his early 20's and some of the obstacles he faced along they way. They discuss the deer population in the northern part of the state where he lives and he shares the differences between the small pieces of private ground and the high pressure public land that he splits his time with.
In the last seven years he has learned how to turn failure in to success by adapting to deer movement and living the run-n-gun lifestyle. We end the podcast with the story of one of his most memorable days in the woods and the harvest of a great buck after a rattling sequence.
Today I chat with Justin Zarr of Bowhunting.com to discuss recent scouting trips on public land to Kentucky and Iowa to prepare for the upcoming bowhunting seasons. Justin shares with us how he approached locating the places using digital maps as well as boots on the ground scouting tactics.
Justin walks us through the specific terrain features he was looking for, where he was finding the deer sign, and how all of that plays in to where he will placing his tree stands come the fall. We also talk about the dates he plans to hunt for his multiple state hunting trips and whether or not he will still be married when it is all said and done.
Oh yeah, we BS... a lot! If you are taking an out of state bowhunting trip this fall, this is the podcast for you!
On this episode, Dan talks with Indiana native Zach Hunt about the properties he hunts in the southern part of his home state. Zach describes the layout of the farms he hunts and the terrain features that he hunts that the deer use to funnel through the area. Dan and Zach then take a quick detour and discuss how he was introduced in to bowhunting.
They end the podcast with the story of his 2018 archery kill. The story starts with a 5.2 mile hike in to public land in an area he located on a map that "looked good". After getting set up and one hour after the sun was up, Zach had a huge buck on the ground. This is an awesome story and a perfect example of what you get when you put in the extra effort.
On this episode, Dan chats with Dan Course of Texas and Jake Meyers of Michigan about their experience using Ozonics and ozone technology. Dan and Jake both talk about the research they did before making the investment by talking with their hunting buddies, listening to podcasts, and and reading other online reviews. Dan talks about a specific encounter he had while ground blind hunting in the Texas heat and Jake share the story of how the Ozonics unit saved him from getting busted by a doe group, witch ultimately led to him shooting a mature buck the same evening.
Then I share my scent control process and end the podcast with how I feel the unit led to me having an encounter and killing my biggest buck.
On the is episode, I chat with Matt Sherman of Southwest Missouri about his hunting style that led him to be successful in the last couple years. We discuss how he hunts the rut, how he has adapted the run- n-gun hunting method, and the whole story about high biggest buck to date.
On this episode, I chat with one of the engineers of WASP Archery, Fred Dougherty, about their new broachaed the Havalon. Fred talks about the design and innovation that went in to the creation of this head as well and the communication that was needed between both companies. "The new Wasp HAVALON HV features an aerodynamic, ultra-compact, aerospace-grade aluminum ferrule that provides field-point accuracy and easy tuning."
As many of you know, I love the Boss 4 blade head that WASP makes, during the conversation I ask Fred to try and convince me why I should switch to the new head.
I also share a quick story about shed hunting with my kids and all the chaos that happened along the way.
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Dan talks with Tennessee native Amy Hall about being an archery coach and how it benefits kids who are introduced to the sport. They discuss how she became a hunter, the harvest of he first deer using a bow, and well as the story of her first big buck.
Then, Amy shares the story about her encounter with a big albino buck and how the video she shared made national new and came with some kickback from the non-hunting community.
Matt Reel is a golf professional at a local golf course in Wisconsin who is also a hardcore bowhunter. On this episode, Dan and Matt talk about golf, deer, and his transition in to bowhunting. Topics include:
- Being a gulf pro
- His introduction in to hunting
- Shed hunting
- The similarities between golfing and archery
- Not overthinking your hunting strategy
- The strategy he used to kill his biggest buck
- His Ozonics story
On this episode I chat with one of the owners of Exodus Trail Cameras Chad Sylvester about their new cell camera the Render. We discuss the development that went in to he camera, the testing, the app that make setting up the camera very easy.
This is a classic B.S. Session with returning guests Justin Zarr and Clinton Fawcett of Bowhunting.com. On this episode we discuss a variety of topics.
- Our glory days
- Memories from White Knuckle Productions and Hunting.net
- Western Hunting
- Bedazzled jeans
- Drinking too much
- Our kids
- and much more!
On this episode, Dan sits down with Land Tawney and Rick Henley of the Backcountry Hunters & Anglers to discuss the hot topics surrounding the fight for public lands.
Rick starts off the podcast by discussing the next steps to growing the Iowa chapter and Land weighs in on why it's important to states with low amounts of public land like Iowa to become involved in the BHA.
Rick jumps in to bill HF542 in respect to Iowa public lands and they are in jeopardy and follows up with the R3 initiative.
Land finishes up the podcast by letting up know that our voice matters when it come to public lands, why you should join, and why you need to reach out to your representatives.
On this episode, guest Janssen Weaver gets the opportunity to pick Dan's brain about the basics of bowhunting in a first time Q&A session.
Janssen is a rooking bowhunter who just want's to "put antlers on the ground" with his bow. The two guys discuss the following:
- Post and pre season scouting
- Choosing a tree stand location
- Tree stand access
- Trail camera strategy
- Playing the wind
- Locating sign
- How deer use terrain features
On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles podcast, Dan is joined by Justin Dunn to B.S. about his job as a fisheries tech for the state of Texas and bowhunting for hogs and whitetails.
On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles outdoors podcast, Dan has one hell of a BS Session with Danny Ard. The guys discuss hit time in the military and deployment to Iraq. Then they move in to talking about his evolution as a bowhunter, discussing his strategy when hunting the Appalachian Mountains and the importance of being mobile.
Towards the end of the podcast Dan and Danny talk about a memorable hunting trip to Africa with his father and the exotic species he was able to harvest while he was there.
On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles hunting podcast, Dan talks with the CEO of GoWild about their exciting new outdoor app. First, Dan and Brad talk about his 2018 hunting season and his journey as a new bowhunter and the harvest of his first bow kill.
Then, the two chat in detail about the GoWild app, how and why it was created, why it's more than another social medial site, and all the exciting functionality this app offers. The GoWild app is not just for hunters and those who fish, if you love camping, hiking, biking, or just being outside, this is the app for you.
On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles hunting podcast, Dan chat with Kip Adams o the QDMA about how cold weather affects the whitetail deer. Kip goes in to detail about how deer behavior changes during times of extreme cold temperatures as well as large amounts of snow and ice and what the physical changes a whitetail goes through with lack of food or cover.
Then Kip and Dan chat about what we can to on our end, like supplemental feeding and habitat improvement, to ensure deer have what they need as far as food and cover to improve their odds of survival throughout the hash winter months.
On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles bowhunting podcast, Dan chats with returning guest Brett Smith about his recent bowhunting success. Dan and Brett start off the podcast by discussing their thoughts on buck beds, buck bedding areas, and the weight they carry in different terrains. Brett then shares his thoughts on access to tree stand locations as well as the failures he learned from along the way.
Then, Brett breaks down his 2018 season by telling two stories of putting bad shots on big deer that he never found. Feeling low, he quickly rebounded when he made short work of a rut hunt in Missouri harvesting a 11 point buck.
Brett and Dan even get in to a brief discussion about their broadhead preferences and a mechanical malfunction on one of Bretts bucks he never found.
On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles hunting podcast, Dan chats with 18 year old hunter Trevor Zwarts about his first 5 hunting seasons. The two chat about Trevor's introduction in to bowhunting and what is was like coming from a family that didn't necessarily hunt.
Trevor explains how he used YouTube videos to not only educate himself on hunting strategy, but on how to properly sight in and adjust his bow. Then, he explains how his dad would take naps in the truck while he would hunt on a local piece of public ground.
Lastly, Trevor shares the story of his hunting failures and the work that went in to killing his first buck with a bow... a 142" 10 pointer on public ground.
On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan Talks with Seth Niebaum of Kansas about a buck he killed this past December that showed up out of nowhere. Seth discusses the details of the property he hunts and his strategy given the last of tree stand location options.
Seth then chats about the quantity and the quality of the deer on his farm and the what his expectations are going in to every hunting season. Seth feels that he has the advantage going in to the late season as the gun hunting pressure from surrounding farms pushes more deer on to the property he hunts.
Lastly, he tells the story about his successful 2018 archery buck and how he was in the right place at the right time to harvest a world class whitetail.
On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles hunting podcast, Dan chats with Nathan Grabe of about his return to hunting after a long hiatus following other passions.
The two talk about how Nathan stepped away from hunting when he was younger to try out racing. he was then pulled back in to hunting when he wanted to spend more time with his grandfather. From there, his other passions took a back seat and now bowhunting is all he thinks about.
Since his return to hunting he has found great success harvesting great deer multiple years in a row in the high pressure state of Michigan.
On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles hunting podcast, Dan chats with the owner of Altera Alpaca socks about... socks. Shawn tells the story of how he and his wife quit their corporate jobs to start an alpaca farm, and how that turned in to a new company.
Shawn then shares with us how he developed and engineered the socks and the product testing that was done before he took them to market. Then, Dan shares his experience with how his clothing decisions have changed over the last five years and his experience with the socks while hunting elk in Colorado and this past November chasing whitetail in Iowa.
If you are a nerd about hunting gear, you'll get a kick out of this podcast. be sure to check out https://www.alteraalpaca.com for more info about the company.
On this episode the Nine Finger Chronicles hunting podcast, Dan chats with Jason Allen of Indiana about his yearly bowhunting strategy and how he has been successful over the years. Jason was a recommended guest by another listener who thought that Jason was a great deer hunter.
Dan and Jason discuss the details of how he gets ready for the season, access to tree stands, and Jason's absolute love for shed hunting... I'm talking 100 miles or more a year just looking for fallen antlers.
In the past, Jason was the type of guy who used to hunt 60 days a season, but now he has refined his hunting strategy to only bowhunting a hand full of days where the conditions are the best. Lastly, he recaps his 2018 archery season and the success that it brought. Mass all the way to the tips of the main beams!!
On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles hunting podcast, Dan Chats with Bradley Hoene of Missouri about his evolution as a bowhunter as well as a past success story.
Bradley talks about the difficulty transitioning from a gun hunter to a bowhunter and how the same strategy would no longer work with a bow in hand. He goes on to explain the changes he made and the failure he had to go through before he started finding consistent success.
If you are having trouble finding finding success bowhunting, this episode may just help you out.
On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles hunting podcast, Dan chats with Jason Redd of North Carolina about his run-n-gun hunting style in the Appalachian Mountains. Jason shares the details about how he locates the deer he hunts, the long access routes through rough national forests, and the gnarly terrain theses remote deer call home.
Then, Jason tells the story of his 2018 buck and how he hiked three miles deep to get to where this buck was living and the strategy that he used to kill it. This is just another great example of a hunter grinding it out on public land to get the job done.
That's a wrap on the 2019 Archery Trade Association Show. Garrett & Dan break down the rest of the show a discuss a hand full of additional companies and the products that stood out to them. Trail cameras, broadheads, arrows, clothing and just about every other category in the market gets discussed. If you are a gear nut you will love this podcast.
On this podcast, Dan Johnson and Garrett Prahl of the Sportsmen's Nation sit down with Cody D'Acquisto of Lone Wolf Custom Gear to discuss the new company an new product line. Their product line includes a tree stand, trail camera, arrows, and even a bow.
On this episode, Dan Johnson, Garrett Prahl, and Ryan Eyberg talk about their first day walking the floor of the Archery Trade Association Trad Show. The discussion revolves around new products that caught their attention and whether or not they would consider using those products. Companies include, Total Peep, Lone Wolf Customer Gear, Out On A Limb, and Peak Refuel.
On this episode, Dan Johnson interviews the CEO of the Archery Trade Association, Matt Kormann about what the ATA does and benefits it offers it's members. Matt explains how he is new to the position and his role within the organization. Dan asks Matt about the state of the archery and bowhunting industry as well as future plans for the ATA
On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles hunting podcast, Dan Chats with Cody Lippencot about a three year story of a big public land buck named Pinky.
Cody shares the story about how he found the first shed to this buck, how he was unable to hunt the ground the first year, and then two additional years of stories of chasing this buck on some highly pressured public land.
On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles hunting podcast, Dan chats with the VP of PNUMA hunting gear David Strandberg about their company and product line.
David shares with us how the company got its start and why they decided to sell their products direct to consumer. Then David talks about the testing that went in to the product development before release and talks about some of the current garments.
On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles hunting podcast, Dan talks with returning guest Andy May about how he chooses specific prices hunting gear.
Andy and Dan chat about the method they use when choosing hunting gear items like arrows, broad heads, as well as bows. They discuss specifics like arrow weight, mechanicals vs. fixed blade broadheads, and draw cycles on the bows they really like.
Then the conversation turns to hunting clothing and why they choose the articles and garments they do during specific times of year. If you are gear nut, this is the perfect episode for you.
On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles hunting podcast, Dan talks with Chad Yingling about big body bucks, shot placement, and much more in this kick ass B.S. Session.
Dan and Chad talk about their experience with shot placement on mature whitetail bucks and what they would do if they could do some of those shots over again. Then Chad relives a successful 2018 hunt on a big buck and the track job in some freshly fallen snow.
On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles hunting podcast, Dan Chants with Chris Stuckel of FieldTorq Knives about how the company was started, the thought process behind development of the product, and why we as hunters should add this to our gear bag.
This knife is completely different than what is on the market, it is design to make cleaning you big game quicker, easier, and cleaner.
On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles outdoors podcast, Dan chats with wildlife artist Chancy Walters of Iowa about hunting giant whitetails on public land throughout the county. You may recognize Chancy from his appearances on the Whitetail Adrenaline DVD's or from his very unique way of creating wildlife art on turkey feathers.
Chancy talks with us about how he got started painting wildlife in high school and how that has given him the ability to have not worked a regular job throughout the years. Then the conversation turns to what might be his true passion, bass fishing. The guys get in to where and how Chancy got in to fishing and why he loves it so much.
Lastly, the two discuss how his passion for the outdoors has led him to create several products in the fishing and hunting industry. This is the perfect way to kick off your week, with an awesome B.S. session.
On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles hunting podcast, Dan interviews Cameran Derefield about his recent success on a huge Ohio whitetail buck. Cameran shares the three year story that started in 2015 when the buck was a 2 year old and then in 2018 when he killed the buck as 5 year old. He tells Dan the story about in 2017 how he passed him at 20 yards as a 4 year old to kill a different buck.
Here's where it gets crazy, in 2018 he hunted 60 days for the buck, racking up over 200 hours in the tree stand and it worked.
On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles hunting podcast, Dan chats with Jules McQueen about her introduction in to hunting, being a professional poker player, and much more in this ultimate B.S. Session. The conversation starts with a quick recap about her 2018 season, including a successful mule deer hunt in Utah.
Then the two talk about how she was introduced in to hunting and her very first ever hunt at the age of 17 where she was able successfully harvest a big buck... and she did it solo. After that they discuss a bit of a life change as a professional poker player, and how she then transitioned back in to the hunting industry. Don't judge a book by it's cover, she's the real deal.
On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles podcast, Dan talks with photographer and videographer Austin Thomas about how he got his start in the hunting industry and how he balances work and hunting.
Austin walks us how he got his foot in the door creating content for some of the biggest brands in the hunting industry expands on how he values relationships over money. If you are interested in being a content creator but are not sure how to get noticed, this is the podcast for you.
On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles hunting podcast, Dan catches up with the CEO of the National Deer Alliance Nick Pinizzotto about what the NDA is currently working on as well as a recent success story from a hunt in Ohio.
Nick explains at a high level what the NDA is all abut and how you can join for free. They discuss deer politics, thoughts on CWD, and much more. Then, the conversation turns to Nick sharing a success story from a recent rifle hunt in Ohio where he was able to harvest a buck he had several years of history with.
Join the National Deer Alliance today, it's free!
On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles podcast, Dan chats with his North Dakota bowhunting brother Lucas Cayko about his successful 2018 hunting season. Dan and Lucas dive in to two specific hunts where he was able to harvest two different mature whitetails, one with a gun and one with a bow.
But first, Lucas walks us through how his summer scouting led him to finding a deer heard that was isolated in a willow grove. In this isolated group there were several bucks that he considered to be shooters. But, there was one deer that caught his attention and he decided to dedicate his entire season to this giant buck. Little did he know, the deer gods had different plans.
Lucas is the kind of guy who seems to get it done every single year while hunting public land. Being creative in his approach to hunting mature bucks, he is able to use his surroundings to make the best strategic decisions. On top of that he is mobile, if the deer aren't their, he moves to a new location. Every time I talk with Lucas I take away a little something that can help me in my own approach to hunting. Listen closely, the is a good one.
On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles hunting podcast, Dan interviews Jerry Wydner of ElimiShield and Hunter Safety System about the new ElimiShield scent elimination system. The guys discuss the science behind the one of a kind scent elimination system and the science and technology behind it.
On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles Podcast, Dan talks with returning guest Mike Perry about his recent Ohio success on a 8 1/2 old buck. The guys discuss the area that this buck called how all the way down to the specific tree stand he shot him out of.
Mike explain how in 2012 EHD hit this specific piece of property really hard killing 75% of the herd. While checking trail cameras this was on of the only buck in the area who survived the outbreak. He didn't pay attention to the farm for the next couple years while the herd recovered but every time he checked cameras this buck showed up.
The buck made a huge jump in alter size from 2017 to 2018 and became #1 on Mike's hit-list. From that point, the rest is history. Enjoy!
On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles podcast, Dan chats with Rick Henley about the process of starting a chapter of the Backcountry Hunters & Anglers in Iowa. Rick shares with Dan what steps the Iowa chapter needs to go through in order to make it official.
- Increasing membership
- Pint nights
- Constructing an official letter to the National Organization
- Identifying 3 state issues to address
Rick and the rest of the Iowa chapter hope to become an official chapter in December when the national committee meets to review. If you are interested in becoming a member of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers please visit https://www.backcountryhunters.org
On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles hunting podcast, Dan catches up with returning guest Justin Zarr and has a discussion about what actions we should take if we have yet to tag out during the rut.
- Spending more time in the stand.
- Find the does.
- Hunting specific terrain features.
- Checking trail cameras.
- Take a break if needed.
- Don't overthink the strategy this time of year.
- Anything can happen.
If you are starting to get frustrated with the grind of the rut, slow down and go back to the basics. The rut revolves around the does, find their routine and with a little patients, luck, and persistence, you may find a mature buck in your shooting lane.
On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, podcast Dan shares the story of harvesting his biggest buck to date and the amazing blood tracking adventure that followed.
Even though the shot was back and did not instantly kill the buck, Dan's persistence paid off during the 2 day track job. The blood trail disappeared when heavy rain moved in and Dan was forced to grind search until dark.
On a last ditch effort, Dan and a family friend went back to grind search the remainder of the farm. After grinding the first of the remaining ridges, the guys decided to head back down to where they found last blood. After cresting the ridge and heading down hill to last blood, Dan spotted the buck and the rest is history.
On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles hunting podcast dan catches up with returning guest Byron Horton about his recent run-n-gun success on Ohio public land. The guys discuss how Byron went about locating this particular piece of public ground, scouting it, and eventually hunting it.
He recalls running in to a ton of sign and that kept him from going in deeper than was the originally planned. Just when he thought he had it all figured out, the buck he was chasing came from the complete opposite direction and took him by surprise. With a couple quick adjustments he was able to complete one hell of a run-n-gun hunt.
Have you ever lost a piece of hunting property, not knowing where you were going to hunt the upcoming fall? On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles hunting podcast, Dan talks with Nate Thomas about losing permission to hunt his main hunting property. With a little help from a friend he was able to gain access to a new farm.
After his first trail camera pull he was able to locate some really good deer and was was back to looking forward to the archery season. After it was all said and done, Nate was able to harvest his largest buck to date and now has a new property to hunt.
On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles hunting podcast, Dan shares the story of a big buck that was recently harvested by Garrett Beirne in eastern Iowa. The two discuss how Garrett located this then instantly put together a plan to harvest. With a strategy in place and a handful of luck Garrett was able to connect on the Iowa giant buck early on in the archery season.
On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles hunting podcast, Dan talks with Brian McCammon of Indiana about the properties he hunts and the strategies he uses to become successful. Brian discusses his food plots, access routes, quality of deer in his area and tree stand locations.
Then, Brian talks about his favorite hunting spots and what time of year he likes to jump in to the timber along with what his yearly goals are. The guys also talk about his neighbors and how they influence his harvest decisions. They finish up the podcast talking about getting his daughter to follow in his footsteps.
On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan is joined by returning guest Ted Bright as the two discuss their own approach to scent control. From laundry detergent and body wash to cover scents and other scent elimination products, the guys voice their opinions and share what scent control methods have worked for them throughout the years. Enjoy!
On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles hunting podcast, Dan chats with Alex Comstock of Whitetail DNA about his recent early season big buck success. Alex shares with us how he was unsure how the 2018 season was going to play out due to a lack of hunting property after a move back to his home state of Minnesota from North Dakota.
Once he finally gained access to a 10 acre property in a suburban area of the city, he was able to locate a couple of good buck with trail camera coming out of public hunt land . He waited until the time and weather conditions were right then he moved in for the kill... and the rest is history.
On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles Hunting Podcast, Dan chats with TW Norman of Oklahoma about his memorable 2017 hunting season. TW relives the season as he shares with us the harvest of two great bucks in Iowa and another giant 6 point buck in Illinois.
Finally the two discuss, what seems to be the cherry on top of last season, his sons first ever whitetail harvest. I don't think I need to tell you that TW and his son are looking forward to the 2018 hunting season.
On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles hunting podcast, Dan chats with author Craig Raleigh about the inspiration behind his new book The Hunters Way. The two discuss Craig's youth and his introduction in to becoming a hunter, they break down the book sections by sections, along with commentary about how this book plays in to current events happening within the hunting community right now.
On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles hunting podcast, Dan Chats with outdoor writer Scott Bestul about ways you can harvest your biggest buck. The two discuss what you need to do to prepare mentally, as well as potentially changing your entire approach to deer hunting.
For those of you who are looking to take that next step in harvesting an older age-class deer or a buck with a bigger rack, this podcast will guide you in the right direction or at least inform you of what you need to do to get the process started. Enjoy!
On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles podcast Dan chats with Scott Vater of Wisconsin about his harvest of a big buck during the early archery season. The two discuss where this deer lived, the history of this buck on their farm, and what strategy Scott and his cousin put in place to try and kill this buck.
This is a memory that Scott will not soon forget.
On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles podcast, Dan chats with Josh Dahlke of Scoutlook about the fictionality of their hunting app. They discuss the wind cone, mapping features, and game tracking options. If you are thinking about adding an app to your hunting regimen, this podcast should be a good start.
BEHOLD! On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles podcast, Dan is once again joined by Justin Zarr of Bowhunting.com as they recap his Wyoming pronghorn and Wisconsin public land whitetail hunts. They dive in to why Justin was unsuccessful in Wyoming, what made the Wisconsin opener suck and awesome at the same time, as well as a discussion some early season hunting strategy and their expectations for the upcoming season.
On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles podcast, Dan chats with New York native Jesse Wildman about leasing land, running a hunt club, and trying to start a Quality Deer Management Association branch in his home state of New York.
The two also discuss some of the habitat management practices Jesse has begun to implement on his properties.
On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles podcast, Dan finishes up this two part series with Cody D'Acquisto discussing hunting big bucks with aggressive bowhunting strategy. Cody explains why he loves hunting early season and talks about why access is the most important thing to consider when putting together a plan for a big buck.
Then the two chat about how to get out of a mental rut and when to pull the trigger on how to get close to a target buck. Then, the discussion turned to targeting specific bucks and what you need to do to be successful.
On this hunter profile of the Nine Finger Chronicles Podcast, I chat with Cody D'Acquisto. If the name sounds familiar, it's because his father on a legend in the deer hunting community as one of the greatest bowhunters to every do it.
Cody shares with Dan his introduction in to deer hunting, what it was like growing up with a dad who was a hardcore bowhunters, and what he learned from his father.
Then the two discuss some of Cody's biggest failures and what he has learned over the last ten years of bowhunting specifically for big deer, Cody's opinion on age class vs. antler size, and much more.
This is a two part series, so keep an eye out for part two on Wednesday.
On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles podcast, Dan and Ryan complete the 3 part series of their Colorado elk hunt. Back on Interstate 80, this time heading back to Iowa, the guys discuss the finial days of the hunt, the hunting gear they used, and what if anything they would do different next time.
They end the podcast talking about their elk hunting trip as a whole and whether or not is was a success.
On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles podcast, Dan and Ryan recap their first two days hunting elk in high-country. They discuss their introduction to deadfall and the difficulties of navigating the rough mountain terrain.
Then, the guys talk about their first up close encounter with a bull elk, the strategy involved, and Ryan's shot opportunity.
Be sure to keep a look out later this week for chapter #3.
On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles Podcast, Dan is joined by his hunting buddy Ryan Eyberg as they speed down interstate 80 on their way to Colorado to hunt elk.
In chapter one, they discuss how they prepared for their hunt, both physically and mentally. The also talk about some of their gear choices any why they think they are important.
Lastly, the two chat about their expectations for the hunt. Whether or not they will kill or if their training will pay off. Stay tuned for chapter 2 and 3 coming later this week.
On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles podcast, Dan chats with Bob Polanic of Michigan , about his elk hunt in Montana and whitetail hunts in Nebraska and Iowa.
We discuss his upcoming hunting season goals and expectations along with dates he will be going one these hunts and why. Lastly, Bob talks about how he will approach theses hunts from a strategy standpoint and also talks briefly about hunting gear he will use on these trips.
On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles podcast, Dan talk with Tanner Seabaugh of Absolute Archery Center & Range about the ins and outs of owning a bow shop.
Tanner shares how he got in to the business, how he makes the decisions on what products to bring in to the store, and how deals with his customers and all of their archery related questions.
On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles podcast, Dan has an awesome conversation with Graham VanDusen about leasing land in Texas through his timber company.
They also discuss all the different terrain types in Texas and how that terrain changes the way they hunt. Then, the guys end the show talking about his yearly rut vacation to Kansas public land and smaller trips to Oklahoma.
On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles hunting podcast , Dan chats with Jared Frasier of 2% For Conservation about why we need conservation on an individual level as well as a business level. We also discuss how business's like the Sportsmen's Nation can become certified.
Lastly, Dan shares a story about how he learned about conservations through his father and why it is important to him today.
On this Nine Finger Chronicles hunting podcast episode, Dan chats with Indiana native Michael Sobieraj about his dream 2017 archery season. In the period of just three months he was able to harvest a velvet buck in North Carolina, a huge Nebraska Mule Deer, and world class whitetail back in Indiana.
On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan is joined by Croft Griffin of South Carolina to discuss the positives and negatives of both climbing and hang-on tree stands. They also talk about their individual preferences, the functionality, the design, and much more. They also briefly talk about tree saddle hunting and how it is becoming very popular.
On the episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles Hunting podcast, Dan talks with western New York native Tom Whelehan about several deer hunting topics including western New York terrain features, muzzleloader hunting, food plots, and his annual hunting strategy.
They end the podcast talking about his upcoming archery hunt to Kentucky where he has the possibility to harvest a velvet buck.
On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles hunting podcast , Dan talks with Jerry Rude about some of his recent hunting gear purchases. Specifically, Cabela's Instinct line of gear. Jerry talks about socks, gloves, hunting boots, base layers, and his bow sight.
Jerry ends the podcast with a horror story about getting his bow set up at bow shop that obviously had no clue what they were doing. However, there was a light at the end of the tunnel as Jerry found a new bow shop that was able to get his bow properly set up and shooting straight.
On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles podcast, Dan is once again joined by Justin Zarr of Bowhunting.com to B.S. about whey they have been up to since the last time he was a guest.
The conversation starts as they discuss their upcoming western hunts and what other states and animals they want to schedule over the next couple years.
They end the podcast by discussing their whitetail plans and new hunting gear they have their eye on.
On today's Nine Finger Chronicles hunting podcast, Dan chats with Sportsmen's Nation blog contributor Michael Fuchs about his yearly bowhunting scouting and hunting strategy. Michael shares his summer scouting practices and how topographic maps play a huge role in how he locates his hunting areas.
Then, Michael dives in to how he zeros in on specific bucks by locating where they bed and how they travel between bedding and food sources. Lastly, the guys dive in to different hunting scenarios and how they would approach the given weather conditions.
On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles podcast, Dan chats with Sam Valvo of New York about his recent streak of bad luck, the purchase of his new hunting property, and his expectation for the upcoming archery season.
On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles bowhunting podcast, Dan Chat with Nathan Groh about the trails and tribulation of self-taught deer hunter. Dan and Nathan discuss the what it means to learn the hard way and what it was growing up without a real deer hunting mentor. They break down his biggest success's, his biggest failures and how he has grown overall as an outdoorsman.
Although he had to teach himself how to deer hunt, the foundation for his love for the outdoors was laid with a little help from his father and such hunting.
On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles podcast, Dan talks with Robb Westbrook on just about everything. This is a true B.S. Session where the topics cover just about everything whitetail related and more. The discussion revolves around hunting strategy, trail cameras, and hit-list deer for the upcoming season and much more.
On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles podcast, Dan chats with Texan Josh Hibbeler about a variety of topics revolving around hunting whitetails in Longhorn State. First, the guys talk about public vs. private land in Texas and discuss how hunter in that state find leases to hunt. Then the conversation turns to strategy and how Josh approaches his bowhunting season.
Lastly, Josh shares with us a three year story about a big mature whitetail he finally harvested on a rainy December morning.
On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles podcast, Dan is joined by public land hunter Josh Profitt. The topic revolves around Josh's aggressive approach towards bowhunting large tracts of public hunting ground. The guys discuss how he selects his tree stand locations based off of digital and "boots on the ground" scouting, how he uses trail cameras to find the caliber of deer he want's to chase come fall, and the details of his access routes.
If you are a public land hunter, this podcast is for you.
On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles Podcast, Dan talks with Justin Synan of Maryland about his suburban bowhunting adventures. They guys discuss how justin gains access to the properties he hunts, location the caliber of dee he considers to shooters, and how trail cameras play a huge role in his over all strategy.
On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles hunting podcast, Dan Chats with the owner of Horny Buck Seed, Doug Kostreva. The guys discuss how the company came in to existence, what makes a quality seed, first time food plot advice, and Doug recommends some of their popular food plots seeds.
Have you ever wanted to hunt outside of your home state? On this Nine Finger Chronicles podcast we chat with Clayton Bahn of Tennessee about 3 years worth of out-of-state hunting trips to Kentucky.
Dan and Clayton discuss how much work goes in to planning for a major tip like this, like locating a specific area to hunt, narrowing down multiple hunting locations for every wind direction, making a gear list, and studying maps. Then, at the end of this podcast Clayton shares a couple success stories over the past 3 years.
On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles podcast, Dan talks with Chad Coleman of Missouri about his recent purchase of 32 acres he plans to hunt. First the guys discuss the surrounding neighborhood and what made the property appealing to purchase in the first place. Then they discuss all of the work that has already been done to the farm and what projects he plans to complete over the next couple years.
Last but not least they chat about, food plots, property costs, hinge cutting, habitat improvements, and what his expectations are for the upcoming season. This one is a must listen if you are considering buying hunting ground or curious about the work it takes to introduce food plots and water to a unworked farm.
Justin Zarr of Bowhunting.com is back again on the Nine Finger Chronicles podcast, and continue to ride the BS train. This week's discussion starts off with the recent introduction of the Whitetail Championship sponsored by the Bone Collectors and also includes our opinions on hunting fitness and long range archery shots while hunting.
We also mix in conversation about our favorite 1980's extreme sports movie, hunting glamour shots, and people who wear full camo all year round. Dan also confesses to begin a d-bag every once in a while.
On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles podcast, Dan chats with Chris Morris of Alabama about the decision he made to switch from a wrist release to a thumb release.
We discuss the new process, how long it took him to get comfortable, and why he was very happy with the end result.
When it comes to turning an idea in to a completed product, there are hundreds if not thousands of hours of research, development, and data collection that need to be captured to ensure that the end product is functional, reliable, and durable. On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles Podcast, Dan chats with David Hand, CEO of Slash Arrows, about the research and development that went in to the products that make up their company.
They also dive in to the details about a broadhead research project that was completed at Rice University. If you are a gear nerd, you're going to love this.
If you consider yourself a serious hunter then you already know that weather plays an important role in deer movement. But how important, and what weather attributes cause the most movement? You can't answer those questions by spending a day or even a year in the woods. It takes thousands of hours of research and data collection to come up with enough evidence to properly explain why and how deer are influenced by the weather.
On this Nine Finger Chronicles podcast, Dan is joined by Dr. Robert Sheppard from the University of Alabama to talk about his 20 year quest to gather as much information as possible about how deer movement is influenced by weather patterns. They discuss how the data was collected, specific trends, and the three weather categories that influence the most deer movement. If you are a nerd that loves science and face supported by data, then this podcast is for you.
This episode was sparked by a recent Instagram post that had a couple comments hinting I was a Sellout. So I picked up that phone and called the first person that came to mind, returning guest, Justin Zarr. We discuss a variety of topics surrounding the business of hunting media, sponsorships vs. partners, honesty of the advertisement, and why the end user should take everything they hear with a grain of salt.
On today's Nine Finger Chronicles bowhunting podcast Dan chat's with Barrett Burns of Western Tennessee about his run-n-gun bowhunting strategy solely on public land.
The guys chat in-depth about scouting, access routes, hunting multiple states, and picking the perfect tree to hunt out of. They also dive in to the art of making decisions based off your gut and how overthinking your hunting strategy can hurt you in the long run.
We all have a story to tell about the journey we have taken as a hunter. Whether you hunt elk and mule deer out west or ambush whitetails from a tree stand, out stories all revolve around the love and passion we have for mother nature.
On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles Podcast, I interview Indiana native Zach hunt about his journey through life as a whitetail hunter. We talk about how his father and uncle laid the foundation for his love of the outdoors, how his main focus every year is to fill the freezer, and how he plans to introduce his own children in to hunting when the time comes.
We kick this podcast off with today's guest Mitch Schmit of Wisconsin, talking about the path that led him to love bowhunting and the outdoors. We also discuss hunting while he was in college, transitioning from gun hunting to bowhunting, and his goals moving forward.
Last but not least, we share our experiences about how the gun season drastically changes how the deer move on the farms we hunt.
If you have listened to any of the previous podcasts with today's guest Lucas Cayko, then you know this dude is passionate about the outdoors. On this episode we ge the opportunity t catch up about his recent vacation to Alaska, paddlefish fishing, and of course whitetail hunting.
We also discuss how he modifies his hunting strategy on the public ground he hunts on the banks of the Missouri River when high water becomes and issue. Lucas then shares with us a couple interesting stories about his hatred for hornets and his plans for this upcoming season.
For those of you who are fortunate enough to own land and who are serious about improving the habitat to improve deer hunting, this is the perfect podcast for you. On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles podcast we are joined by fellow Iowan, Andy Orr, as we discuss the ins and outs of hunting property design and layout.
Andy has been doing habitat improvement work for several years and shares with us what what kind of work he does on he clients properties. We discuss why he feels hinge cutting is the best bang for your buck, food plot design, and why a well placed pond inside the timber near a bedding area or pinch point can lead to increased encounters with mature bucks.
Not gonna lie, I love interviewing people who share the same passion towards bowhunting that I do. On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles podcast, Dan chats with Louisiana native Hayward Ratcliff about growing up in a family that only hunted for meat, transitioning from compound to traditional archery, and why he loves bowhunting so much.
We also discuss how stepped away from hunting in his teenage years and what brought him back, how his views towards hunting for antlers have changed, and last but not least... introducing his children to the outdoors.
One this episode Dan talks with certified public accountant, Dan Keller, about buying and selling hunting property while keeping an eye on your taxes.
We discuss in detail about setting up your property basis and how that can benefit you if you ever decide to harvest timber off your property, as one example. We also talk about how families can pass on property to other family members without the recipient having to pay any capital gains tax.
Tons of knowledge bombs will be dropped.
Right now in the hunting industry there is what I call a "marketing craze" going on surrounding coolers. On today's podcast I chat with my friend John Mulligan of Glacier Coolers about that craze and why guys and gals like us should even care. We discuss some of the Glacier products and some of the marketing strategies other cooler companies use to gat out attention.
We also catch up about how John's turkey hunting season went, how crazy our kids are, and discuss why John is not going to Montana this year to hunt antelope. Be sure to pay attention as John is giving away a discount code for Glacier Coolers and how you can be entered in a special giveaway for the listeners of this podcast. Enjoy!
On this podcast we talk with Michigan native Lance Ogreen about a hunting trip to Iowa he was supposed to take with his brother. Due to a senseless tragedy, Lance's brother was not able to make the trip. However, Lance and a couple friend fulfilled the planning and after 4 years made the trip to Iowa a reality.
We discuss the 3 years worth of studying maps, narrowing down hunting zones, identifying possible tree stand location and several other logistic conversations that were had for this memorable out-of-state bow hunt.
While in Iowa, Lance and his friends had one hell of a week as each of them were able to successfully harvest a whitetail during the Iowa rut.
Ladies and gentelmen, what we have here is another awesome B.S. Session podcast. Todays guest, Kraig Perlberg of Wisconsin chats with us about how his father helped open the door to the great outdoors through hunting and fishing.
We discuss how he gained access to a primo piece of hunting ground through volunteer work while at college and some of the trial and tribulation he has faced learning to hunt that property. And we end the show talking about a memorable hunting trip he took to Wyoming with his father where they were each able to harvest a mule deer and an elk.
For many of you, public land is a necessity, without it hunting may not even be an option. On this episode, I chat with Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Minnesota board member Dan Born about the BHA is all about. We discuss the happenings at the recent BHA rendezvous in Boise, Idaho, and why the gathering left Dan feeling highly motivated to fight for public lands.
We also introduce Dan in to the Sportsmen's Nation family as a contributor to the blog, he explains to us what the hashtag #HuntTheNation is all about and how you can possibly be featured on the blog. Check out Dan's writings today.
On this episode, we chat with Will Harnish of the outdoor app GeoPak where hunters can "Plan, track and recap your hunt with the premier app that enables high-tech GPS collaboration and real-time adventure like you’ve never had before. " - GeoPak
Will shares with us how the app works, why it was designed, and gives specific examples of where this outdoor hunting app would be useful for in-the-field scenarios.
It's time once again for a good old fashioned B.S. session. On today's episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles podcast we chat with John Iannacone, from eastern Pennsylvania, about a variety of different topics that revolve around hunting in a highly populated area. John shares with us the details of his hunting property, sharing it with multiple hunters, and what it takes to become successful in that environment.
The conversation also turns to gear as Dan and John discuss his run-n-gun hunting gear, cellular trail cameras, amongst other pieces of equipment.
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There comes a point for some us when we have to make a decision on whether or not we want to continue to "just hunt" or to become something more. On today's Nine Finger Chronicles podcast we talk with Michael Fuchs about his transition from being just another hunter, to transforming in to a mature buck killer.
We discuss what made him want to change his hunting strategy and why, where he looked for that information, and how he implemented what he learned. Then he shares with us a couple stories about his success and failures. This is a perfect podcast for those who are looking to take that next step to locating and hunt mature bucks.
This is one of my favorite interviews. Travis Glassman, a Kansas native, has been on the podcast multiple times and on this episode he chats with me about hunting in the flatlands of the prairie states.
We discuss family, hunting strategy using a decoy, and much more.
Many of us dream about hunting species other than whitetail. On this episode, Dan chats with Nate Kendall of Tennessee about planning his first ever public land pronghorn antelope hunt with his father. We discuss the research he had to do to select a state, hunting unit, all the way down to where to camp and ultimately hunt.
We also talk in detail about the the logistics of the hunt, like tags and license fees, hunting gear, what to do with the meat if he was successful, as well as food and gas. This is an awesome hunting podcast if you are thinking about taking the leap and planning your first ever western hunt.
On this episode, we chat with New Jersey native Craig McGovern about not only being new to whitetail hunting, but preparing for his first ever elk hunt as well. We discuss how and why he picked Colorado, how he narrowed down what elk unit he wanted to hunt, long distance scouting techniques, and other resources he is using to get the best knowledge of the units he has on his list.
We also talk about the different hunting gear he will need for this trip, the amount of money he is going to spend for that gear, and the physical training he will need to do to prepare for the higher elevation. We touch on the western preference point system and what we are doing with those points to prepare for future hunts.
Fourth times the charm as we are once again joined by Justin Zarr of Bowhunting.com and Bowhunt or Die. This is a good old fashioned B.S. Session where we discuss the recent happenings between YETI and the NRA.
We also chat about the love hate relationship some people have with crossbows and where they fit within the hunting season. Lastly we share our views on shot placement on whitetails and dive in to the eternal debate about mechanical vs. fixed blade broadheads.
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On this episode I talk with Ian Eckerstorfer of Virginia about the logistics of traveling to his family farm in Wisconsin multiple times a year. We discuss the obstacles of trying to manage a farm when living over 1000 miles away, how he travels with hunting gear through the airports, as well as what times of year and why he makes those trips.
Every once in a while we have one of those years where everything seems to go right. But it's not too often when one is successful on their very first hunt for a new species.
On this episode Dan talks with Joe Marcello of Pennsylvania about a very memorable 2017 hunting season where he was able to harvest his first Canadian black bear, his first Colorado mule deer, and an awesome Ohio whitetail buck.
Is there a specific hunting process one could put in to place, that if followed correctly, would result in accomplishing their hunting goals? On this episode, I am joined by Mark Kenyon of Wired To Hunt and Justin Zarr of Bowhunting.com. We discuss in depth the process we all take when approaching every bowhunting season. We break down the set of steps to killing three different categories of deer: any deer, mature bucks, and one specific buck.
Each one of us shares our own personal experience and insight on what we would do in a variety of different hunting scenarios. We chat about access routes, moon phases, scent control, and a variety of other topics about bowhunting mature whitetails. Each one of us has a slightly different approach to strategy as we all have a different set of hunting circumstances.
On this podcast we chat with a Michigan bowhunter who would like to remain anonymous, about how to gain hunting rights on private property. We cover everything you need to know including how to locate the property, identifying the land owner, doing your research, and how to make a good first impression.
We go in to detail about how to dress, what to say, and how to find common ground with the property owner to increase your odds of getting permission. We also talk about past experiences dealing with trespassers, thieves, and how to properly handle those unfortunate scenarios.
On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles podcast, we chat with Oklahoma native, John Hudspeth, about growing up deer hunting on the Texas and Oklahoma boarder and the difference between Southern and Northern Texas. He shares with us some stories about his first couple deer hunting seasons, when he became a "serious" bowhunter, and talks about hunting on property that is also an active cattle farm.
We also discuss the terrain features he hunts and how he approaches them from a strategy stand point and the habitat improvements he has made and how he feels they will impact his farm for the upcoming seasons.
Last but not least, we talk about how he hunts downwind of feeders during the rut to hunt big bucks and how wild hogs are ruining the habitat and hunting opportunities.
On this episode, I chat with returning guest Dan Course from Texas about what he has learned over the last couple years building his own arrows. We discuss why he decided to build his own arrows, the learning curve, and the pros & cons of tinkering with your own gear.
On a side note, we talk about donating deer meat to the less fortunate, what the wives think of our hunting obsession, recap Dan's 2017 hunting season, and talk about his future plans for turning his garage in to a bow shop.
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Back again, my good friend Justin Zarr of Bowhunting.com and the Bowhunt or Die webshow stops by to discuss dedicating an entire season to a specific category of deer. We talk about passing younger deer in hopes of connecting on a mature buck, hunting for antler size, the risk of passing deer, and much more.
We then each share a story about what happens when we decided to pass small bucks to shoot bigger more mature bucks, and some of the downfalls to that style of hunting. We also chat about different phases we as hunters go though and what stage we are currently in. Last but not least, we talk about the feeling that we experience when someone else shoots a buck you have been hunting for several years.
Jeff Lindsey of The Lindsey Way stops by the podcast to chat about his love of hunting and how that has shaped him in to the man he is today. We discuss how his dad got him in to hunting, his first archery harvest, and how he has evolved as a hunter throughout the years.
We also talk about how he plans on getting his children in to hunting, how trail cameras changed the way he hunts, reading outdoors magazines, and his love of Casey's doughnuts. This one is a must listen.
On this episode Tom Waters of Kentucky shares his thoughts on new products he used during the 2017 hunting season. OnX Maps digital app and hunting clothing from Sitka Gear.
Tom discusses what made him decide to purchase these products, how the products functioned, and if he would recommend them to other hunters.
I don't know about you, but I'm not sure I would survive if there was no such thing as coffee. On this episode I chat with Paul Kurtz of Hunters Blend Coffee about killing a giant buck after getting bit by a brown recluse spider.
He also goes in to detail about how he started his coffee importing business, becoming a coffee roaster, and how his business has single handedly changed the economy for the better in the foreign communities where he buys his coffee.
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We start out this show with a short interview with my 5 year old daughter about hunting and fishing. Then, the rest of the show is dedicated to a conversation with Shannon Long of Ohio about how he harvested a Boone & Crockett whitetail buck on a 20 acre farm with no cover and very few trees.
We discuss how he found a buck he named "Lucifer" shed antlers, used a wireless trail camera to watch his movement, and used the help of a ground blind to help him seal the deal on the biggest buck he has ever shot. Dedication and patience were the keys to his success.
On this episode I chat with returning guest Justin Zarr from Bowhunting.com about the 2018 Whitetail Report put out by the Quality Deer Management Association. We dive in to the data that shows not only a decline in hunter numbers over the last 5 years, but in the amount of money hunters are spending on hunting related activities as well.
Aside from the data, we discuss our personal thoughts on what we think is driving theses reduced numbers and what we think needs to be done to turn the tides to sustain our hunting tradition.
A majority of the guests on this podcast started hunting when they were kids. They had a father, grandfather, or other family member show them what hunting was all about. Today's guest couldn't be further from the opposite.
On this episode, I talk with new bowhunter Ben Murray about what made him decide to start bowhunting at the age of 29. We discuss what he's learned in he first four years of bowhunting, what his family members think, what he loves about hunting, and what he plans to accomplish in his next five years behind the bow.
On this episode, I talk with Brook Martin of WASP Archery about how his season turned out, hunting public land in Maryland, and new products from WASP.
We also talk about how he got his job with WASP by volunteering his time and how he has seen first hand success come from hard work... both hunting and in his professional life.
On this episode I chat with 4 different hunters who share their experiences using an Ozonics. We discuss what made them purchase the unit, their "AH HA" moments, and what they think about the product now that they have used it multiple seasons.
Be sure to listen to the entire podcast to hear how you can save money by entering a discount code on the Ozonics website.
On this episode we talk with Brett Smith of Wisconsin about Run-n-Gun deer hunting tactics. Brett shares with us the details about how scouting plays a huge role in locating tree stand locations as well as how he approaches every bowhunting season. We chat about, access routes, terrain features, and learning from failure.
We also discuss what gear Brett and I use that make the best run-n-gun hunting set up. Plus, we share how to modify that gear to be as efficient and quiet as possible when accessing, setting up, and tearing down.
Most of you already know Donnie Vincent from his adventure hunting films The Rivers Divide and Terra Nova. But, did you know that one of the biggest hunting influencers in his life was author Jack O'Connor, Chuck Adams, and Fred Bear.
On this episode, I sit down with filmmaker, hunter, and life lover, Donnie Vincent at the Iowa Deer Classic. We discuss who his hunting mentors were growing up, how he feels about the hunting industry, and his bucket list hunts.
For three days in Des Moines, Iowa the real hunting community gathers to celebrate the notorious whitetail deer. From the big buck and shed contests to the rows and rows of hunting products and jerky booths, I love getting the opportunity catch up with old friends and talk with new ones.
On this episode, I talk with Eric Kline of Trophy Buck of Iowa, Buddy Piland of Ozonics and Craig Enervold also of Ozonics about a variety of different hunting related topics. Basically one be B.S. Session.
In this episode we talk with Alabama native Nathan Worthington about a wildlife research project he took part in after college where he documented the fawn mortality rate on a specific piece of property in South Carolina.
We also discuss, how Nathan got in to hunting at a young age and how he now only hunts with a bow. He shares how his uncles and other individuals mentored him in the early years helping him become the deer hunter he is today.
FACT: I love shed hunting. On this episode, I recap one of the best days of shed hunting I have ever had. I talk about where I found the antlers and why I believe it's been such a good spot throughout the years. I also talk about the bedding to food source patterns the deer are on this time of year and why shed hunters should focus on those areas.
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I love talking to every single one of my guest, but every once in a while I get the opportunity to chat with someone truly special. On this episode, I chat with a southern legend Warren Womack of Louisiana about all of the deer he has harvested and documented in his journal.
This year Brandon Cox of Pennsylvania took a different approach to bowhunting, he went mobile. And, with this new approach means new hunting gear. On this episode, Brandon reviews climbing sticks from HAWK, hang on tree stand from Millennium, and a new recurve from New Breed Archery.
He also discusses how he modified his his tree stand and climbing sticks to better their performance for his new mobile hunting strategy.
Today fellow Iowan Chris Dunkin of Trophy Pursuits stops by the podcast for a discussion that revolves around both his post season and pre season hunting activities. We chat about almost everything including shed hunting, scouting, food plot strategy, and how all those things tie in to how he approaches the hunting season.
One topic that really catches my interest is paying a farmer to leave crops up instead of planting a food plot. Something I am now thinking about doing for this upcoming season.
Garret Armstrong is coming off one hell of a season harvesting two mule deer and two whitetails in Canada, South Dakota, and Iowa. Garret is as passionate as it gets when it come to hunting as well as the land which led him to Whitetail Properties to work as a land specialist.
In this episode we talk Garret about his 2017 hunts and end the show discussing buying and selling hunting property. If you are interested is talking with Garret about hunting property look him up on the Whitetail Properties website.
On this episode we talk with good friend Ryan Eyberg about 11 different bow manufactures he recently reviewed at the ATA Show. We discuss bow specs, comparison to last years models, and Ryan's overall opinion of the bows he shot.
This review is 100% unbiased as Ryan has no connection to any of these manufactures.
Now that most of the hunting seasons are either closed or winding down, many of us make the switch from thinking about hunting strategy to thinking about gear. On this episode we chat with Iowa native JJ Pugh about some of the new archery hunting products he use in the field this year.
We discuss what products he liked, what he disliked, touch base on the cost of some of those products. Some of the products we cover include First Lite, Kenetrek boots, and quivers from Tight Spot.
Recently I asking the question on Facebook "Can Money Buy Big Bucks?", and received a variety of results. On today's episode I continue the conversation with Matt Dye and Adam Keith of the Land & Legacy podcast about what it takes to grow, hold, and harvest big bucks on a regular basis.
We discuss the big buck equation and what necessities a whitetail buck needs in order to get to big buck status. Those topics include nutrition, age, and security along with a variety of subcategories. This is an interesting conversation that is meant to help open your eyes out the amount of money some people put towards harvesting world class deer.
Lastly, we ask the questions "Is the hunting industry... doing more good or bad for hunting overall?"
Whenever we find a new piece of property to hunt, whether it's a private farm or public ground, there is a process we all go through to find the best possible stand locations on those properties. On todays episode we talk with Andrew Toigo of southern Illinois about how he approached a new piece of public property.
We discuss how he used maps to narrow down 4000 acres in to smaller sections and how he focused on access routes to get to the best possible stand locations. We also talk about the success he found over the last three years by basically busting his ass and doing things that other hunter wouldn't do.
We have all had those seasons that seem to grind on. Sometimes those seasons end with a buck in the bed of the truck and sometimes they end with a warm bowl of tag soup. On this episode we talk with Ohio native Nick Sopko about a season that almost didn't happen due to a major hand injury.
We discuss how the injury forced him to not only change his weapon from a compound bow to a crossbow, but also how he had to change his strategy and hunt from the because he could no longer climb a tree stand. All that on top of additional hunting pressure made for an interesting. When it was all said and done, he found himself in the right place at the right time as the season was winding down.
When it comes to having a passion for bowhunting todays guest flame burns bright. In this episode, Iowa native Eyad Yehyawi, talks about how he fell in love with the outdoors and how that blossomed in to a true romance with bowhunting.
From an early morning moped ride to chase spring gobblers to an epic mountain goat hunt in Alaska, Eyad shares a couple stories that helped him become the hunter that he is today. He also talks about some of the individuals who helped mentor him as a youth which inevitably put him on the path to becoming a bowhunter.
For most of us, learning to hunt was something that we learned as a kid from a father, uncle, or family friend. Today's guest, Scott Emerick of eastern Michigan, didn't get in to hunting until he was in college, but once he did he dove in head first.
On this episode we discuss how Scott learned to bow hunt on high pressured public ground and how he found success by going in deeper and working harder than the other hunters on the same property. We also talk about how learning to hunt at an older age helped shorten the learning curve.
In this episode we talk with Kansas native, Aaron Coursey, about the last three years hunting a new piece of public land. We cover how he used small scouting trips locate possible stand locations and the steps he took to narrow down 4,000 acres to a couple 150 acre sections that he wanted to focus he attention on.
We also discuss how he used run-n-gun tactics along with digital scouting to help find the absolute best terrain features and travel routs to set up his ambush. He talks about how every year he has learned something new about the property.
On this episode we talk with Justin Zarr of Bowhunting.com about the ins and out of the ATA Show. We discuss what products created the most buzz and what products were put on the "laughable list". We discuss new products and the past, present, and future of the hunting industry.
We also talk about the people who make the industry spin; the dealers, the retail stores, and the bow shops as well as the trend of companies going direct to consumer.
On this episode we talk with Kyle Duneman about how a debilitating knee injury kept him off the mountain chasing elk, but in the right place for his first whitetail buck.
We discuss how the rehab efforts forced him to cancel elk, mule deer and antelope hunts as well as the emotions he went through during that period of time keeping him from doing what he truly loved.
Some hunters say that if you see a buck from the stand or catch them on trail camera but don't kill them, you better be in that same location at the same time the next season. On this episode we talk with Greg Krause from New York about how he used annual deer patterns to harvest a buck he had three years of history with.
We talk about how he used sighting from the stand, sightings from the road, trail camera pictures, and shed hunting over a three year period to calculate his annual pattern and travel routes through the properties he had access to.
Here is one of the most popular podcast I did I 2017. It's with hunting personality Michael Waddell. We discuss a variety of topics including family, the hunting industry, and even a little politics.
On this episode we talk with Parker McDonald of Alabama about why he decided to use a kayak to access big pressured public land.
We discuss the extra time he needed to allocate to every hunt, getting comfortable with his new set up, and why he feels this style of hunting is something he is going to continue to do. He also shares with us a couple of funny stories about the trials and tribulations of hunting with a kayak.
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For many of us, seeing 15 deer throughout an entire season would be cause for concern. But for Tyler Hale of Vermont, that's a good year. On this episode we chat with Tyler about what it's like to hunt in a state with a low deer population.
He shares with us what it's like to go days without seeing a deer from the stand and how he plans to improve the habitat on the family farm for the upcoming season. Enjoy and share!
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On this episode we talk with Garrick Harrison of Oklahoma about harvesting his largest archery buck and the two years of history he had with that deer. We discuss how an keen injury kept him from chasing this deer the previous year as well as how the deer blew up 20 inches over the summer and became #1 on his hit-list.
Garrick also shares with us how he was introduced to hunting through a family friend, the terrain he hunts, and share the stories of the firsts and biggest bucks he has ever shot. Happy New Year!
As most of you know the title partner of this podcast is Exodus Trailcameras, and today we talk with Matt Kline one of the owner of the company, about how the struggles of season turned to success after grinding it out well past the rut. We talk about about how he located a shooter during a random DUI checkpoint and how he gained access to specific properties throughout the season.
We also discuss a new camera that will be available in the near future and how it will be popular with more hunters at the same time still holding true to the Exodus guarantees.
Back for the third time, outdoor writer Scott Bestul, shares with us the details of his late season hunting strategy. In this episode we discuss deer movement returning to normal, finding the right food sources, and other adjustments needed to end out the year.
We also talk about the different tactics to use in extreme cold temperatures, snow accumulation, and how those weather patterns change late season movement.
Last but not least, I ask Scott about what to do if all your brownie points have been used for the year and how to gain some favor with the wife or girlfriend to get a little more tree stand time.
Brice Baars loves to hunt, and this year was nothing new, But this year Brice had additional time to spend in the woods due to a new paternity policy his company introduced. In this episode, he shares with us how he juggled having a new baby and spending additional time in the timber.
We also discuss two different pieces of hunting property where he splits his time. The first property is your typical high pressure Michigan big woods spread that he shares with his family and family friends. The second, is a small 20 acre wood lot surrounded by agriculture. Listen to how Brice got it done on two different buck on two different farms.
On this episode we talk with returning guest Mike DiNapoli of Maryland about his successful 2017 season and the strategy he implemented to harvest two really good bucks.
We discuss how he paid more attention to wind direction and access routes as well as how he monitored the doe groups that called his property home. All these thing led to him having really good encounters with really good bucks. He also shares the story of how he involves his kids once an arrow has been launched.
In the fall of 2005 somewhere near Atlanta, Georgia an epic story was about to unfold. This story, like any good story, has tragedy, humor and one hell of a climax.
On this episode, our crazy host shares with us the REAL story of how he lost his finger and how it lead to the creation of the Nine Finger Chronicles
On this episode we chat with bowhunter Ted Bright as he walks us through his annual hunting trip. But it's not your average whitetail hunt. He includes tents, canoes, and hammocks to give himself the advantage on a piece of public hunting ground somewhere in Missouri.
He floats in with all of his gear, hunts for a handful of days from a camp on a riverbank, then floats out. We discuss the strategy he takes to approach this unique hunt and the gear that he uses. This is more than just bowhunting, this is adventure.
I get multiple listener emails on a daily basis asking me a variety of questions regarding a variety of topics pertaining to my hunting gear, strategy, and family life. On this episode I answer some of those questions.
We discuss hunting strategy, hunting gear and equipment, how to balance family and hunting, along with not so serious questions like favorite potato chip, and whether or not I pee from the tree stand.
For the last three years Levi Rosentreter has been a successful bowhunter in the fields and woods of Illinois. The road he has taken to get to where he is today has been long and full of mistakes and opportunities that have ended in failure.
On this episode, Levi talks about what he learned from his hunting mistakes and the actions he has taken to become a better all-around bowhunter. We discuss access routs, tree stand locations, food plots, and how be comfortable around big deer.
On this episode we talk with public land bowhunter, Will Cornett, about how he harvested another mature buck only 100 yards away form last years tree stand location.
We discuss what makes this piece of public land so attractive for holding deer and go in to detail about the off season scouting he did to learn the terrain and improve his odds of shooting a big buck. We also touch on access routes, deer sign, and what made hime want to move away from last years stand.
Today we chat with a married couple that share a passion for the outdoors and specifically hunting. We hear the story of Jen and Robert Polanic and how they have made the decision to hunt as a team. We hear how Robert helped introduce Jen to the sport and how Jen has handled the learning curve that is often associated with hunting.
We also hear how some of Roberts hunting buddies were not to keen on having Jen share hunting camp as well as how Jen is becoming a more self sufficient hunting. Thanks for listening.
Sometimes it can be hard to balance your job, your family, and your passion. On this episode we talk with T.W. Norman about how he juggles life as a preacher, a father, and a bowhunter. He talks about the memories of his first hunting experiences and how he has grown as a hunter, father, and man of God.
He also discusses taking out-of-state hunting trips and what he has learned from those new experiences.
Today we talk with Gary Faith of western Iowa about connecting with not one, but two bucks this season. The first buck he harvested on his family farm that he shares with several other family members. With an additional tag in his pocket, he headed to public ground to chase one more buck before his rut vacation was over.
We discuss his interactions with other public land hunters and how those interactions lead to him moving to a different area where he encounter the buck he eventually shot.
Lucas Cayko of North Dakota talks with us about his recent success bowhunting during the rut. We discuss the piece of public ground he hunted, the boat ride that got him there, and pitch black run-n-gun set up that ultimately led to him killing a mature buck.
We also find out that Lucas has just as much fun helping others find success in the deer wood. He explains how he set his good friend up on a good buck, had a close encounter with his Dad, helped his mom take an absolute giant during the first couple days of the firearm season.
Today we talk with Ben Harshyne about his recent rut success on a new property. He discusses how his maim farm was not showing the movement he was looking for so he gained access to a new hunting property.
He talks about what terrain features he looked for when choosing stand locations and how he played the wind to put himself in the right location to take down a true Iowa giant. He also describes how happy he was to recover the buck with his son and mother.
Today we talk with CJ Davis of Montana Decoy and WASP Archery about how his season is going, the road he has taken to get to where he is today in the hunting industry, and his love for elk hunting out west.
We also discuss the balance we all face every hunting season between the time in the tree stand and the family as well as future hunts.
In this episode we talk with Jimmy Lubonski of Maryland as he talks about his early season success. We discuss how he found the sheds, did the scouting, and located where this buck lived. Then, with a stroke of luck, he ended up harvesting this huge 8 pointer on a different part of the farm.
Today we chat with Lindsay Thomas of the QDMA about what it's like to hunt in Georgia. We discuss terrain differences, rut timings, and bedding areas and food sources.
Back again for the second time, outdoor writer Scott Bestul joins the podcast to talk about hunting the middle part of October. We discuss what causes the deer to make a pattern change and how to adjust your hunting strategy to compensate.
If you are thinking about staying out the timber, you may want to think again.
On today's podcast we talk with Tom McMillan of the Sportsman Channel about the ins and outs of Deer Week. We also discuss his outfitting business, how and why he got started, and what you can expect when booking a hunt with Tom.
Today we talk with Brian Halbleib about his evolution as a bowhunter. We discuss how he fell in love with traditional archery, started building his own bows, and starting a magazine that revolves around traditional archery.
On this episode we talk with Corey Schoene about learning to hunt on the family farm and going through the trials and tribulations of food plots and habitat improvement projects.
Today, returning guest Adam Parr, recaps his September archery elk season in Colorado and discusses his plan to chase whitetail in Iowa, Kansas, and Eastern Colorado.
Today we chat with public land hunter, Lucas Cayko, as he walks us through how he locates mature buck on public ground and puts together a strategy on how to harvest them. He discusses access routes, pressure from other hunters, and being mobile.
This is a really short last minute podcast that runs through my opening day evening hunt. It was a last minute hunt, with a last minute stand location selection.
Thanks for listening,
Dan (DFW)
Today’s guest, Ben Guttormson, not only has a kick-ass beard but he is really good at hunting elk. We discuss hunting strategy, scouting preparations, and he walks me through a mid-hunt dilemma regarding hunting public or private ground.
What do you get when you mix a cold front, a gazebo, and the CEO of Hunterra Maps? You get a bad-ass podcast. Today we discuss Ben’s first ever elk hunt with his father and talk about the strategy he plans to implement on his Iowa farm.
On today’s episode we learn about hunting organization Hunters For Deer. Founded by today’s guest Mike Tessitore, we discuss the details of how the organization works, why it is a great solution for overpopulated, and how it has become successful it its mission.
On this episode we get an update from the CEO of The National Deer Alliance, Nick Pinizzotto, about Chronic Wasting_ _Disease and what we need to know as hunters to become better informed.
Today we talk with Tom Titlow from Eastern Pennsylvania about two different styles of hunting he does every season. First we discuss hunting small properties in a suburban setting and then we transition to hunting steeper, more mountainous terrain.
Thanks for listening,
Dan (DFW)
A transplant to Texas from the Northwest by way of Nebraska, Anthony Showen has an awesome life story that includes fly fishing, pheasant hunting, running a tire company and surviving three natural disasters.
Today we talk with fellow Iowan, Gary Faith, about his family farm, annual deer movement, and his recent addiction with elk hunting.
Today we talk with outdoor writer and full-fledged whitetail nut Scott Bestul about early season hunting strategies. We discuss how this year acorn crop might affect early season deer movement, early season bedding and access, early season decoying, and hunting in standing crop fields.
In this episode I chat with Casey Shoopman of the Management Advantage about what makes a mature whitetail buck tic. We talk about their personality, how they move throughout the year, and how his habitat improvement efforts have helped him create encounters with mature bucks every year.
Self filming, hunting film-making, who influenced us to hunt, are just a coupe topics Mark Misura and I discuss in today's BS session.
Today we talk with Brent Gargasz as he updates us on the habitat improvement projects happening on his far as well as his experience with food plots.
Today we chat with Ryan Furrer, from the Quality Deer Management Association, about air currents, thermals, wind direction, and terrain. We dive in deep to how all these things affect your scent profile.
On today’s hunter profile podcast we discuss the trial and tribulations of bowhunting with Minnesota resident Dan Born. Plus we discuss his passion of public lands any why he became a member of the Backcountry Hunters & Anglers.
Good friend, Tim Kent, stops by and we talk, family, hunting, and life. Just two dudes talking about what they love.
Today we talk with repeat guest, Travis Gassman, about his wife and his epic 2016 archery season. She (Kendra) currently has bragging rights as she took a beautiful 180″ Kansas monster.
Today's guest proves that it is never to late to pick up a bow and start bowhunting. Thomas Hack of Ohio share with us how after 20 years of not bowhunting, his son lit a flame that will never again go out.
Today we chat with Mike Schinske as he shares with us his evolution and a hunter over the years between Illinois and Wisconsin.
Today we discuss spot and stalk hunting strategies with Dustin DeCroo of Big Horn Outfitters. Dustin breaks down the entire process step-by-step that he has had success with over several years of experience.
Today’s guest Blake Ledger has one hell of a passion for hunting. On this episode we discuss what drives him and what triggered him to start taking hunting trips to the west.
Returning guest, Tom Waters, shares with us the story about the time he went on a vacation to Hawaii with his wife and ended up killing a 275 lb. wild hog with just a knife.
Today we chat with Brent Roth, someone who was born and raised in my old stomping ground. We discuss his failures as a hunter and what he did to learn from those mistakes.
On today’s episode we chat with Ted Bright about his evolution as a hunter and a once in a lifetime elk hunt that he will never forget.
Thanks for listening,
Dan (DFW)
On today’s episode we talk with Adam Wertz of Southern Pennsylvania about how he recently changed up his strategy to hunting buck beds.
Today we talk with Justin Landman from Pennsylvania about the trials and tribulations of learning o bow hunt, some of the gear he used and hunting goals.
Today we chat with Bill Hoffman, founder of the Bowhunters Union, about their organization and what their short and long term goals are.
Today we chat with Will Cornett from Ohio about his recent move from Western New York, how he scouted new public ground, and his strategy for how he killed his biggest buck to date.
Today we talk with a Jack of All Trades, Alex Tait, from Carbon Express. In this episode we discuss product design and innovation, arrow technology, and why they believe they have the best hunting arrow on the market.
Today we talk with a very successful bowhunter from Pennsylvania, Mike Perry, about how he approaches every hunting season, what he looks for when scouting, and what he has learned over the last 30 years behind the bow.
Today we talk with Tim Checkeroski of Prime Archery about the history of the company, the very noticeable cam design, and the future of the company.
Today we talk Bryan Landry of Louisiana about his run and gun tree stand setup and the modifications he applied to it.
On today’s episode we talk with Jared Shaffer of West Virginia about his yearly whitetail strategy and how he got in to hunting.
Today we chat with Shane Rickert, a guy who loves everything about the outdoors, about his love for hunting and his obsession over fly fishing. Enjoy!
Today we talk with the owner of Heads Up Decoy, Garrett Roe, about how the company got it’s start, decoying strategy, and much more. Listen till the end to learn how to win a free decoy.
Today we BS with fellow bowhunting fanatic Greg Krause about a variety of topics including making a homemade cooler to hang deer, how he uses a pole saw, and an important program he takes part in every year to help control the deer population in overpopulated areas of the Northeast.
Today we are joined again by the ultimate gear junkie, Dr. Mike, as we discuss the ins and outs of trail cameras. This is not an episode you want to skip.
Today we talk with Ben Harshyne, the owner of HUNTERRA Maps, about his summer whitetail plans, his plans to kill a buck named Pork, and we discuss the new Mobile Map from HUNTERRA.
Today we talk wit the CEO of the National Deer Alliance about a variety of important topics surrounding conservation efforts for deer in North America.
Today’s guest is Clint Smith from central Missouri. We chat about a variety of topics including how he uses trail cameras, what deer make his hit list, and what he has learned over the last 20 year in the tree stand.
On today’s podcast we talk with Jason Friedstrom of Ohio about how whitetails play a role in his life and how he has taken a path towards habitat improvement.
Today we talk with two key players within the Mathews Archery organization, Mark Hayes and Gary Simonds about company history, innovation, engineering, and much more!
Today we talk with public land hunter, David Book, about his success in the woods of Pennsylvania.
Today we talk with the one and only Sporting Chef, Scott Leysath. We chat about his recent trip to Africa, the path he took to get to where his is today, and even discuss some of his favorite recipes.
Pt. 2 – Today on the podcast we discuss something that should have been talked about in January. My good friend Ryan Eyberg shares his thoughts and opinions on several makes and models of bows that he shot at the ATA Show back in January.
Today on the podcast we discuss something that should have been talked about in January. My good friend Ryan Eyberg shares his thoughts and opinions on several makes and models of bows that he shot at the ATA Show back in January.
Today we talk with a very successful hunter from Texas, Shane Kirby, who only hunt’s public land.
Today we talk with one of the owners of Element Outdoors, Chris Nallick, about his new camo company, how he plans to compete in a very competitive market, and much more.
Back for another detailed gear episode, Dr. Mike talks with us today about how he build his arrows and some of the crazy tests he runs in his basement.
Today we chat with one of the owners of Exodus Trail Cameras, Matt Kline, about their new next-gen camera and then we go off on a tangent and B.S. for the rest of the episode.
Today we chat with the owner of Phelps Game Calls, Jason Phelps, about starting up the company, growing pains, product development, and even set aside time to talk hunting.
Today we talk with Dan Infalt… that’s really all I need to say.
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Today we talk with Steve Demarais, a professor at Mississippi State University about what products work on a whitetail based on their biological makeup. Plus, much more.
Today we talk with bow tech, David Ingle, about a variety of topics including archery form, releases, and bow tuning just to name a few. We get pretty deep in this podcast about ins and outs of tuning.
Today we talk with Tom Waters as he opens up about his addiction to buying hunting related gimmick products.
Today we talk with the Owner and President of Rubline Marketing, Chase Rohlfsen, about how he markets his clients products to hunters. We also discuss the ins and outs of the hunting industry. You won’t get info like this anywhere else.
Today I have an interesting chat with Kevin Vistisen of Michigan about his hunting adventures on high pressured public land. We also have a great discussion about hunting for meat vs. hunting for maturity.
Today I chat with Adam Parr from Colorado about a variety of topics including, elk hunting in Colorado, hunting deer in Iowa, hunting deer in Kansas, and even hunting whitetails in eastern Colorado.
Born and raised in North Carolina, Jordan Howell talks with us today about moving from the south to the midwest to chase his dream of hunting big whitetails.
I have had a lot of requests to talk about the gear I use throughout the season. So, on this podcast I will talk about 4 different products that have literally changed the way I hunt and how I use them throughout the fall.
Today we talk with Chris Morris about hunting in his home state of Alabama, out of state hunts in Kansas and much more. Plus, we talk a little college football!
Today we talk with archery shop owner, Garrett Stump, about how he approaches setting up his clients bow, common tuning problems, and much more.
Today we talk with professional archer Aaron Tedford about competitive shooting, archery dos and don’ts, archery gear, and much more.
Today we talk with an Outfitter from Wyoming, Dustin DeCroo, about the ins and outs of outfitting and what hunters should look for in a good quality outfitter.
In this podcast we talk with Kevin Foerster about shooting a buffalo with his bow. That’s right, he shot a buffalo with a bow. How kick-ass is that!?
On this podcast with guest Jared Mills, we discuss his approach to hunting a new property he picked up towards the end of last summer and the steps he took to harvest a giant Iowa whitetail.
Today we have a great conversation with one of the most recognized faces in the hunting industry in Michael Waddell. We discuss what it was like growing up hunting in the south, family, the industry, and even a little politics. Hope you enjoy this as much as I did!
Today we talk with Andrew Walter as he walks us through his run-n-gun setup and how he uses a tree saddle.
Today we chat with a Tennessee bowhunter, who is fairly new to the sport, about the journey through his first 3 years.
Today we talk with Ethan Escue as he shares with us how he balances his passion for hunting with his college responsibilities.
Long story short, I ask a lot of questions to Brandon Cox about traditional archery… and he answered them.
Today we chat with Grant Harland as he talks about what he doing to prepare for a Colorado Elk hunt.
On today's podcast, Nick Lundgren of western New York talks about how he has implemented quality deer management on his hunting property as well as starting a local QDMA branch.
Today we talk with Scott Clarke about a variety of different products that he has used throughout the last season including KUIU wool, XOP climbing sticks, and Hawk Treestands.
Today we talk with Florida native, Chase Prince, about what it like to hunt in the Sunshine State and some of the crazy rules and regulations he has to follow.
On today’s Hunter Profile podcast we chat with Clinton Fawcett from Illinois about his approach to the bowhunting season and the lessons he has learned over the years on his Illinois family farm.
Today we talk with Erik Kramer, as his explains his transfer from New Jersey to Wyoming for a job with the Nation Parks service and of course we talk about hunting.
It’s about to get crazy up in here… Shed Crazy to be exact. Today we talk with Ben from Utah about his life as a she hunter and how he makes his living doing it.
Thanks for listening,
Dan (DFW)
On this episode we talk with the founder of Bowhunting.com and the host of the Bowhunt or Die web show, Todd Graf, about how he got his start in the industry and how he has become so good at self filming his hunts.
Today I chat with a poacher who was convicted of harvesting multiple deer with only one tag in 2013. You will hear how it all went down and how he ultimately got busted.
Born and raised in Illinois, Justin Zarr is one half of the Bowhunt or Die webshow and like the rest of us, is a whitetail freak.
Today we chat with Mississippi native Land Smathers about his very successful 2016 season where he doubled up on a pair of 150 class bucks.
Today we chat with Mark Kenyon of the Wired To Hunt podcast about several different topics in this ultimate B.S. Session.
Today I chat with the owner of Wild Edge Inc. about an innovative product that was designed for public land hunters and chat about other products from their lineup.
Today we talk with three different hunters in three different states who use legal bating in their yearly strategy.
Today we B.S. with brothers Zack and Travis of Montana Wild about the process that goes in to making their films, hunting the west, and fly fishing.
Today I talk with one of the owners of Moon Stands, Bryan Richey, about their brand new company what makes their tree stands different from wha tis already out on the market.
In todays B.S. Session we talk with Cody Altizer about his worldly adventures as a professional videographer and his love for whitetails.
Thanks for listening,
Dan (DFW)
Today we talk with South Dakota public land hunter Patrick Rubendall about how he finds the properties he hunts and what he does when he finds a deer he wants to chase.
Today we talk with Justin Pezewski from Minnesota about how he has found success hunting a large section of highly pressured public land in the heavily populated Twin Cities.
Today we talk with Pennsylvania native Wade James about growing up hunting on public land, his short films, and new hunting experiences.
Today Matt Smith reviews products he has recently used from Scent Blocker, Wild Game Innovations, Hazmore Seats, and Big Game Treestands.
Today our guest reviews a different approach to a safety harness, Muddy Climbing Sticks, and broad heads from NAP.
Today we chat with Bradley Zank about his family farm in Wisconsin and his successful 2016 season.
Today we talk with Kevin from Michigan about a new set of hunting gear he purchased from Plythal.
Today we talk with Joe Rudy as he review three different brands of trail cameras he has used.
Today we talk with Brent Gargasz about what it’s like to take the leap and purchase a piece of hunting property.
Today we talk with Paul Annear, as he reviews products from Block Targets, Tenzing, and Cuddeback.
Today I give a short recap of my time spent at the ATA and then we talk with 19 companies that have previously been on the show about what’s new for 2017.
Today we talk with Camron Stover from West Virginia about his 2017 hunting gear wishlist.
Today we talk with Zack Sammons of Kansas about a giant mule deer he was able to harvest during his Thanksgiving break.
Today we talk with Jay Murphy from Massachusetts about what it’s like to be a bowhunter in New England.
Today we talk with the owner of Hunterra Maps, Ben Harshyne, about his 2015 and 2016 seasons, his chase for a specific buck named Pork, and how his goals changed during the late season.
Today I talk with new friend John Mulligan about his move from Kentucky to Iowa and how he changed his hunting style.
Today our guest hails from across the Atlantic in England. Matt Goodlife and I talk about how he hunts, what he hunts, and the differences between hunting in the U.K. and United States.
Today, Bradley Hoene, reviews Xtreme Outdoor Products Climber and clothing gear from Sitka and KUIU.
Today we talk with one of my good friends, Shane Wiest from Wisconsin, about his successful 2016 season after many years of eating tag soup.
Today with chat with Jesse Hurley, one of the owners of Stic-N-Pic, about his successful 2016 archery season.
Today we talk with Corey Snoke of Ohio about how he hunts his family farm and his success in 2016.
On todays B.S. Session we talk with Byron Horton about a small piece of family owned hunting property and the changes he has made to it to improve deer hunting.
Today we talk with a returning guest Levi Rosentreter, of Ohio, about his frustrating, yet successful bowhunting season.
Today we talk with Mark Parisot from Ohio about a recent bowhunting trip he took to Missouri.
Today we talk with Eric McKay from Michigan about one hell of a season he is having behind the bow.
Today we talk with Landon Stevenson about his successful 2016 season and what brought him to become a bowhunter.
Thanks for listening,
Dan Johnson
Today I talk with one of the hosts of the television show Heartland Bowhunter, Michael Hunsucker, about his introduction in to hunting, traveling the nation hunting, and how much he loves bowhunting.
On this the 3rd installment of the Gear Wish List podcast, we talk with Nick Sopko about 9 products that are on his list for 2017.
Today we have the second installment of the Hunting Gear Wish List Podcast with Adam Parr of Colorado. Enjoy!
This is the first installment of a series of podcasts that will be dedicated to the hunting gear that “Average Joe” hunters currently don’t have but wish they did.
Today we talk with Michael Nielson of SKRE Gear about how and why the company was started, the benefit of their camp pattern, and much more.
Today we chat with Chase Mallory of Ohio about his introduction in to hunting, his hunting properties, and his recent success.
Today we talk with one of the founders of Tract Optics, Jon LaCorte, about company history, product development, and their product lineup.
Today we talk with Houston & Chad Coleman, a father and son combo from Missouri, about Houston’s first rifle and bow harvests.
Today I talk with good friend Brent Rich about his his property, getting his son in to hunting, and his 2016 buck.
Today we talk with Brandon Reyes from TruBall about the importance of the correct release, company history, and their product lineup.
Today we talk with Adam Jones, a fellow Iowan, about a stud of a buck he shot earlier in October.
Today I talk with my brother from another mother Lucas Cayko about learning to hunt on public land, unwritten rules of public land, and how he hunts using a run-n-gun strategy… and a boat.
Today we talk with Anthony Santon from Ontario Canada about a beautiful 4 year old 8 pointer he harvested in 2014.
Today we talk with the DIY Sportsman, Garrett Prahl, about a variety of topics including tips and tricks you can do to improve your tree stand setup.
Today we talk with Travis Gould from Illinois about last years whitetail harvest and this years mule deer harvest.
Today we talk with Dan Drake, the CEO of Scent Crusher, about the birth of the company, the product line, and how O3 works in the field.
Thanks for listening,
Dan (DFW)
Today we talk with the president of Lone Wolf Treestands, Jared Schlipf, about company history, product specs, and what’s coming down the line from Lone Wolf.
Today, Chris Rogers, talks about his experience with Badlands Hunting Packs and how he uses them in conjunction with his hang on tree stands.
Today Alex Slosser from Michigan talks about how he approaches hunting high pressure public ground every year.
Today we talk with Mitch Green from Southwest Missouri about his very short 2016 Kansas season.
Today we talk with the Director of Marketing, T.J. Pugh, from Redneck Blinds about their entire product line.
Today we talk with Adam Parr from Colorado about his first successful elk season… that was his first elk season.
Today we talk with Ruben Dourte about his experience with KUIU and feedback on layering and how to add cheaper items to help save money.
Today we talk with Leo from New York about three products he had experience with over the last 2 years.
Today we talk with an old friend Brandon Phipps of Kentucky about his 2016 opening weekend velvet buck. We also announce the winners of the 100th episode podcast giveaway.
Recently there has been waves in the hunting community about a bear that was killed with a spear, how anti-hunters petitioned Under Armour, and the actions that Under Armour took. Join me as I talk with a random group of guys in our hunting community.
BOOM! 100 episodes in the books. I want to send a loud thank you to everyone who has taken time to listen to the podcast and to all the guest who have joined the show. Today we talk with Chad from Exodus Outdoor Gear about helpful tips and tricks when running trail cameras.
Today we talk with Fred Dougherty of WASP Archery about some company history, product design, and product specs.
I also go on a rant about anti-hunters and the current drama in the hunting industry.
On todays podcast we talk with Jon Livingston of DeerLab about the ins and outs of his hunting software.
Today, all the way from Canada, Scott Clarke talks about his experience with climbing treestands from Lone Wolf and Summit as well as clothing from Sitka and Under Armour.
Thank for listening,
Dan (DFW)
Today we talk with Kevin Ray of Illinois about a buck that took two arrows to kill on a property that he just gained access to.
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Dan (DFW)
Today we talk with Craig Enervold about his nearly 30 years of experience in the outdoor industry as well as his hunting career and some memorable hunts.
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Dan (DFW)
Happy Monday! Today we talk with Joel White from Maryland about his experience with three different products, Heater Body Suite, Millennium Treestands, and Easton Arrows.
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Dan (DFW)
Today we talk with Geoffrey Purer, of central Texas, about his experience with 3 hunting clothing companies. We discuss products from Under Armour, Sitka, and Kuiu.
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Dan (DFW)
Today we have an awesome conversation about western hunting for beginners with co-host of the Hunt Backcountry Podcast and fellow flatlander Mark Huelsing. Mark works for EXO Mountain Gear and we talk a bit about their products.
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Dan (DFW)
Today we talk with the President/Owner, Keith Dvoroznak, about how the company got it’s start and the technology behind their product design.
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Dan (DFW)
Today we talk with Warren Womack about his 50 years worth of hunting experience and the 377 dear he has harvested.
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Dan (DFW)
Today we talk with Kim Tinker from Grayling Outdoors about the company’s 40 year tenure in the hunting industry and about some of their most popular products.
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Dan (DFW)
Tom Waters of Kentucky shares his experiences with three different products from X Stand, HECS, and Cuddeback.
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Dan (DFW)
Robb Westbrook, from Oklahoma, gives us the a product review on Trophy Rock, Halo Rangefinders, and Hunten Outdoors Trail Cameras.
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Dan (DFW)
Today we talk with Scott Bakken from HHA Sports about the technology behind their sights and much more.
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Dan (DFW)
In today’s podcast, we discuss outfitting, traditional archery, and just BS for a while with bowhunter Fred Eichler.
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Dan (DFW)
Frank Cox of Pittsburg, reviews three products with us. Firefly Wind Detector, Ramcat Broadheads, and Extinguisher grunt call.
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Dan (DFW)
Today we talk with Bob Polanic from Michigan as he shares with us his experiences with Kryptek Camo. For more information from Bob on his review of Kryptek check out THIS LINK to his blog.
Thanks for listening,
Dan Johnson
Today we talk with Cliff Enzor of Hawk Hunting about their treestands and their tree stand accessories.
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Dan (DFW)
Today we talk with Nate Klinginsmith, Kansas born who now calls Iowa home, about hunting while in active duty as well as a random public land hunt that turned in to his new honey hole.
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Dan (DFW)
Today we talk with one of Canada’s finest Chase Moon as he talks to us about the big game animals he chases and goes in to detail about bear hunting on public land.
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Dan (DFW)
Today we talk with Mike Hernandez about the company history, product specs, and why you should consider shooting a Bowtech. John has also decided to take part in this weeks podcast giveaway.
What could you win: Your choice between a BT-X or Carbon Icon
How do you win:
- SHARE the Nine Finger Chronicles Facebook post that mentions this podcast.
- COMMENT “9 Fingers Sent Me” one the Bowtech Facebook page.
- LIKE the 2% For Conservation Facebook page, and COMMENT “9 Fingers Sent Me”
GOOD LUCK!
Thanks for listening,
Dan (DFW)
Today, friend of the program Mike Higmam, reviews a couple products that he has experience with. Leverage Climbing Stick, Evercalm, and Themacell.
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Dan (DFW)
Most people know Brent Metcalf as a college wrestler, but the other half of Brent is an outdoor enthusiast. Today we talk about how he got in to hunting, memorible hunts, and an ultimate dream hunt.
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Dan (DFW)