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Hunters across the country are continually searching for new ways to engage with game in the wild. Nate Hicks and Devin Cole are two passionate bowhunters and driven entrepreneurs documenting their journeys together to help others become elite sportsmen and women. Topics discussed on this podcast include planning for out of state hunting trips, hunting tactics of various species, and all things archery. Our goal is to assist other hunters to achieve success in the field no matter where you're from!
In this episode, we sit down with our friend Kaitlyn Maus for a laid-back, honest conversation about her journey in the outdoor world. From how she got into hunting to what drives her passion today, Kaitlyn shares stories from the field, lessons learned, and what’s next on her radar for the upcoming year.
You asked and we are delivering! Here's another round in our popular "That One Hunt" video reaction series! We hope you like it.
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Welcome back to the Painted Arrow Podcast for a look into the new building build out and the deeper dive into Nate's most recent turkey hunting success story!
Tune in for an exciting conversation with our good friend and Domain Outdoor food plot expert Spencer Sutliff! Let us know what you think of this and who we should talk to next!
It's finally here! It took us a while, but we finally are announcing the WINNER of our ANNUAL MAG-5 self filming competition, where we take user submitted footage from the past year and give the top 5 submissions free gear! Make sure you watch to find out if your clip made this year's cut!
Welcome back to the Painted Arrow Podcast! Today we have Media Trav on to recap our Logging for Deer series, as well as talk about the current state of Painted Arrow.
Join Nate, Dev, and David at the Open Season Ohio show as they sit down in the AirBNB and talk partnerships, the next generation of hunters and the frustration of Apple not shipping new iPhones with charging bricks. We hope you enjoy this one and look forward to many more with the TAGNBRAG boys.
We bought a facility people! It is absolutely crazy to see how far we have come in just three in a half years! This episode dives deep into the back story of how we purchased our first manufacturing facility in our home town! Tune in to hear the full story you don't miss this one.
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This is the first ever Painted Arrow on the go podcast. This podcast took place in Fort Worth Texas next to the Trinity River. We would love feedback from you all if this is something you want to hear more episodes of as we are in the process of building a brand. Enjoy.
This week on the Podcast, Nate shares an interview he had with the Bowhunters Chronicles Podcast. We discuss the inception of Painted Arrow and how the products came to be! A big portion of the discussion surrounds the Elk Hunting Documentary Video we put out a few weeks ago that was completely filmed with Iphone footage. Enjoy!
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In this Episode, Nate is joined by media Trav. Our main conversation surrounded how we filmed, edited, and produced an hour long elk hunting documentary using only iphone footage. We share what editing software we used for iphone footage. We discussed how to push the storyline of the video when cutting mass content.
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It's a new year, a new day and a new mission. We are thankful for the relationships we have created in outdoor industry. In this episode, Nate lays out Painted Arrow's mission for 2025 as it pertains to video content through Youtube. Painted Arrow will be taking a new approach to story telling through high end video content on their Youtube channel in 2025.
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We are about to wrap another year here at the Painted Arrow headquarters, so it's time for a little looking forward to the upcoming year, as well as some reflection about our past! Join us as we pick our favorite memories and what we are excited about for the future!
Join Nate and Devin as Dev gives the recap for his first buck of the year, the Cole Farm Five! It's been an interesting year so far, so tune in here to see where the boys heads are at!
Well if you haven't seen it yet on our socials, now you know, Media Trav is officially on the board with his first ever bow kill! Not only that, he somehow managed to pair his first bow kill with his first ever buck as well, and that my friends is the Painted Arrow way! Join us on this episode as Trav talks through some tough misses at the beginning of the season and then through finally making it happen on November the 10th.
If you've already watched the VLOG you know exactly what this is about! If not, buckle up, because this story is WILD.
It's a new hunting season, and that mean a new MOMENT SERIES. For those of you who don't know what the Moment Series is, you'll want to listen to this podcast!
This episode we welcome Caleb Smith and his giant 17 point non-typical Michigan buck we are calling the "Triple-Drop". This is a wild story that almost became one of those "the one that got away" stories that we all dread, so join us for the highs and lows of another fantastic hunt!
Welcome back to the final installment of Colorado high country elk hunt with Nate, Devin, Al, and Jeff! This is part 2 of a successful elk hunting tale, so if you haven't yet listen to the pre-hunt podcast as well as part one of the post podcast!
Join the boys on their truck ride home from a week in the backcountry of the Coloradan mountains hunting elk! Spoiler, not only was this a successful hunt, it also had some hilarious moments you don't want to miss!
Ok so the boys are back from their trip, but before we go into how it went, enjoy a driving podcast recorded on the way out to Colorado. This is part 1 of 3 Colorado Elk podcasts so make sure you catch them all!
Join Nate as he catches up with Barefoot Dave, one of the Painted Arrow Crew and a big buck killer! We love having guests into the studio, and we hope you love it too!Want to follow Dave? @BarefootDave_ on both Youtube and Instagram!
Join Devin and Nate as they break down the anticipation and preparation for the 24-25 deer season here in Michigan!
Join Nate, Devin and Media Trav as Nate breaks down his recent hunting trip to the high mountains of Utah! From beautiful highs to some rather rocky lows, you're not going to want to miss this retelling from Nate.
This is the final update before Nate heads to Utah for his high-country mule deer hunt! Tune in to hear what's on his mind!
Yeah, you read that right. Tune in to hear all about the bat issues at both Nate and Travis' houses, as well as the next steps in the land development over at Nate's place.
If you are subscribed to Painted Arrow on Youtube you've likely seen one of our recent vlogs, where Nate visited the NRC meeting where many of the next year's deer laws were discussed and voted on. Many of you commented on that video, showing your interest in learning more about the process of creating deer laws in Michigan. For that reason we brought in Chad Stewart, the DNR Deer Management Specialist, to the podcast. Chad was extremely helpful to chat with and has a deep knowledge of the facts and numbers that are meant to inform the decisions made by the DNR in these matters. We hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did!
Join Nate and Devin as they give a quick update on how deer season prep is going on their respective farms and what they look forward to this upcoming year.
Welcome back to the Painted Arrow Podcast! This episode Nate and Trav talk through the logging and clearing of Nate's land and the preparations for planting and cultivating that are yet to come!
Nate and Media Trav are here to discuss their upcoming trip out to Utah for an epic Mule deer hunt. From the gear breakdown to the physical preparations, join us as we work our way towards this awesome trip.
It's been awhile, but for good reason! Join us as we dive into why we have been away from the podcast, and why we are excited about it!
In this episode Nate and Trav talk about the ongoing legal battles in Colorado and other states with regards to public voting on conservation laws. We pull heavily from the recent Meateater podcast featuring Dan Gates of the Colorado Wildlife Counsil. If you would like to listen to the full podcast follow the link below.
https://open.spotify.com/episode/1mCqmPO3WA0liGYgYbegcp?si=KwD0im2uRDGRtrJjLGRLTQ
Whether you know it or not the Painted Arrow crew has been on tour across the midwest traveling to large trade shows... This episode is a recap of all of the shows the Painted Arrow team has traveled to since the beginning of 2024; The good, the bad, and the ugly and everything in between is shared on this episode. Tune in to hear the behind-the-scenes stories that have taken place in the past few months.
It took us a second to get it out but here is the podcast we teased at NWTF!
Join us for another awesome story in the "That One Hunt" series as Kaitlyn Maus tells us all about her favorite buck, "Swoops". This is a great podcast so be sure to listen and also head over and give Kaitlyn a follow on her Youtube channel, @kaitlynmausoutdoors
It's finally here! The 2023 MAG 5 film competition has wrapped up and the boys are about to give you your top 5 clips! Tune in to see some amazing footage and help us celebrate the hunting community we all hold near and dear to our hearts! Want to submit your footage for the 2024 competition? Click below:https://www.paintedarrowoutdoors.com/pages/the-mag-5
Welcome to another Episode of the Painted Arrow Podcast! In this episode, Nate and Devin discuss the clearing of some standing timber woods out at Nate's new property. With a recent logging consultation and some progress being made, the boys are chomping at the bit to talk big woods and big bucks!
Like this content? Keep your eyes open for a new video series following the transformation of the Hick's woods coming soon to our Youtube channel!
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Welcome back to this week's installation of the Painted Arrow Podcast! We are joined by fellow Michigander Alex Rewa as he gives us his lessons and insights learned as an intern for Bill Winke.
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The boys go down the rabbit hole on what would make late season hunting more successful, the laws and regulations on Michigan deer hunting, and what they will be aiming for in the 2024 deer season.
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The new year is right around the corner and we here at Painted Arrow are stoked to be bringing you all some new products!
Join us on this podcast as we introduce you to the new Painted Arrow FH1 Fluid Head and Trad-Pro phone mount, available now!
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This week we welcomed in Matt Tagget, the owner and co-founder of Rek Broadheads to tell his wild story about a North Dakota monster that he bagged in a blizzard! Come along for the ride as Matt breaks down his story, as well as gives us some insight on what goes into owning a successful broadhead business.
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We are joined by Big Al, Nate's older brother and certified killer as we recap not only Big Al's latest kill, but also some of the history behind the Hick's family hunting legacy! Tune in to this one for some good laughs, surprising insights, and of course, Mag-Pro footage from the man himself.
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With both Nate and Devin's whitetail seasons essentially over, the boys sit down to reflect on what the future holds. From conversations on hunting with young families to future property planning, we are taking a little time to reflect back and dream forward.
Well that's a wrap on a very eventful Moment Series here at Painted Arrow!From thrilling stories of big bucks brought down to heartbreak in the heartlands; Devin and Nate give a real-life, no-holds-barred take on the highs and lows of hunting big whitetails in Michigan. This episode may be a long one but it's worth the watch!Facebook: www.facebook.com/paintedarrowoutdoorsInstagram: www.instagram.com/painted_arrow_outdoorsTiktok: www.tiktok.com/@paintedarrowoutdoorsYoutube: www.youtube.com/@paintedarrowoutdoors
In this episode, Nate and Devin are joined by Papa Hicks and Ryan Conklin to break down some of the action that has been taking place during this year's moment series! From Nate's chronic cramping issue with some big bucks to Papa Hick's first buck taken with a bow, this is an episode you don't want to miss!
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It's that time of year everybody!The rut is officially on, and Nate and Devin are on the hunt! Join us this year as we kick off our "Moment" series, where we spend a week straight hunting south central Michigan. Both Nate and Devin are already on the board with one buck a piece, but are looking to notch that second buck tag this week. We hope you are as excited as we are!
On this episode we give updates on the past weeks sightings and hunts as it pertains to whitetails and their movement. We also discuss weather, tactics, and the rut for the coming week!
On this episode, Nate and Devin discuss the most recent cold front that came through the northwest October 5-10 and what that means for hunters. We discuss what the first few hunts of the season have taught us on the new properties we are hunting this year. We also discuss future hunting tactics for the weather we are predicting to see.
On this episode, Nate and Devin share their 2023-2024 big buck hit lists on each of their home farms and some of the strategies they have for killing those deer. This episode really helps to set listeners up for the MOMENTS video series we do each fall. This podcast lays out some of the challenges both Nate and Devin face on 2 new properties. If you like whitetail deer hunting strategy on small parcels in the mid-west, this podcast is a great listen!
Aaron Olsen with Next Step Outdoors joins the show to share a wild and crazy story of a public land hunt that went 14 days long in September of 2023. This story takes a twist at the end during the recovery of the deer that is very unexpected. Make sure to tune into the entire story for a great breakdown of a public land whitetail hunt!
What a great episode with Jake Ehlinger from Habitat Solutions 360, this is a THAT ONE HUNT series podcast! Jake shares a tale about a buck Michigan 8 pointer he named Brutus back in 2016. This story unfolds over the course of a few seasons but ultimately ends with success! Don't miss this one.
On this episode we are joined by special guest Bobby Hart. Bobby owns and operates a drone business where he specializes in thermal imaging in many different applications. Bobby is also a passionate saddle hunter who loves chasing whitetails and documents his journey on his youtube channel. Tune in for a great listen.
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Today's Guest, Mike Seedorff, joins the podcast to share a hunting story on the THAT ONE HUNT podcast series. Mike is a life long resident of Michigan and serves as the current President of the Commemorative Bucks of Michigan. Tune in as Mike shares a crazy story of his first deer taken with a wild recovery.
On this episode, Nate and Devin discuss their late summer food plot plantings and other updates on their farms. As we close into the end of the summer, deer hunting is right around the corner.
This week we discuss our bow setup's for 2023 in depth. We discuss our arrows, rests, releases, sites, stabilizers, MAG-PRO's and much more.
This week we discuss 3 big announcements for team Painted Arrow. We completely release our new podcasting studio, we discuss our brand new product launch before the season, and we reveal a product partnership with THE HUNTING PUBLIC that we have been working on in the background. Don't miss this one.
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On this episode, Nate and Devin dive into some of the new habitat work that is taking place on their new properties. Between the two of them, 2 new properties have been purchased in the past 8 months and creating deer habitat is a must. We discuss clearing deep timber space for a food-plot, creating natural browse, food-plot clearing strategies, hanging effective trail cameras and much more.
In a new studio, we discuss the utterly crazy moments that have taken place over the past few years to allow us to be where we are today. We discuss how God has truly steered us in the direction he has desired for us. By following his direction with blind faith, we are living proof anything can happen. God answers prayer.
On this episode Nate is joined by Jake Ehlinger who is the owner and founder of Habitat Solutions 360. Nat and Jake are fresh out of the field after doing some summer scouting on a new piece of ground. Topics covered are West to East access, trail maintenance, Stranger bucks, thermals, buck bedding, hunting ridges, and much more.
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When it comes to whitetails, it can often feel like if you're not in the woods constantly you aren't being efficient at all. This week, we discuss how to stay in the game mentally even when you feel like you have NO TIME to spare.
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Big news shared on episode 122 for the Painted Arrow Crew; Starting a new season of growth. Nate buys a new farm and shares the details of the transaction. Don't miss this one.
On this episode, we discuss the three new products that have recently launched as a company.
- Truck Mount - Film and Scouting Aid
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- GO-MAG - Magnetic Tripod Head
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Last week we played the first part to this episode, if you're just tuning in now go back and listen to part 1 and then come back and listen to part 2.
This week we took the audio from our good friends at the Attaso Outdoors Podcast and used it on our feed. These guys were nice enough to have our very own Nate Hicks as a guest on their podcast. We liked their style so much we asked if we could play it for our follows and they agreed. Enjoy this Part 1 episode.
Devin shares his rocky road with his knee surgery and recovery plan. Nate and Devin discuss the Michigan Turkey opener and their plans for success.
On this episode, Nate and Devin discuss their opinions of the new law passed in Kansas that prohibits the use of trail cameras on public grounds in the state of Kansas. We want to hear your opinion on this!
Nate and Devin challenge the listener to get a turkey on the ground, with no blind, on the ground! We also discuss our new transition from using an index style release to a thumb button release.
Nate and Devin discuss property improvements on a piece of ground Devin recently acquired. Topics discussed are food plot architecture, food plot blends, food to bed transitions, select cuts, rabbitat, much more. If you are looking to make some property improvements to your ground and need some things to think about, check this on out!
On this episode, Nate and Devin begin discussing land management for whitetail deer and specifically dive deep into CRP. CRP stands for the Conservation Reserve Program that runs through the USDA at a local level. Land management takes all different shapes and sizes and forms but have you ever thought of enrolling your ground into a paid program? CRP pays out per acre of ground enrolled. Tune in to see if this is something for you!
On this episode, we talk with Beau and Harley Sampson with Mob Squad Bow Fishing Charters. This is a bow fishing family operation that is completely next level. Beau has the world and Maryland state record for largest Butterfly Stingray harvested with bow fishing tackle and shares the story with us. Harley is a master captain and brings a lot of experience to the conversation to help us and others better understand the art of bow fishing. Don't miss this one!
"Scooter" Barnwell with Precision Archery Outfitting LLC joins the podcast today. Nate and Scooter have a great conversation surrounding the hunting culture in South Carolina, how to begin fine tuning your bow, fletching and making custom arrows, and much more surrounding custom bowhunting rigs. Also, Scooter shares the in depth tale of the #1 buck shot in 2022 on the MAG-PRO. Don't miss this one!
On this episode, Dean and Dave Giarizzo from team TAGNBRAG join the show. We really take time to get to know one another. Dean and Dave are originally from Ohio but do a lot of hunting in New York. These boys are a positive, home grown, big deer killing combo that we think you will like!! Check this one out!
On this episode, we reveal the MAG-5 from the 2022 hunting season. The MAG-5 is a celebration of the top 5 video submissions sent into Painted Arrow from the past hunting season, all filmed using a cell phone on a MAG-PRO! Tune in to hear about the top 5 hunts!
This week we discuss a new video that is LIVE on the PAINTED ARROW OUTDOORS Youtube channel that was filmed entirely using a smartphone. We have been constantly asked if we could show a feature film highlighting our magnetic mounts and we have delivered. Listen to some behind the scenes details before watching the video!
Today we document impressions after our first day of the ATA show in Indianapolis. We are newbies to this show and share our impressions and some encounters we had at the first day.
On this episode, Nate is joined by Aaron Olsen who is a whitetail enthusiast and Youtube film maker for all things whitetail deer. Aaron travels around the country every year looking for deer to chase and lessons to learn. Aaron talks through his 2022 hunting season in depth and shares all of the intimate encounters he had throughout the year. Don't miss this one!
This episode reveals one of the major product releases for Painted Arrow in the year 2023; the MAG-PRO X!!! If you are a crossbow hunter or know someone who shoots a crossbow this is a must listen episode! The MAG-PRO X is the first of it's kind! This product allows users to film their hunts with their cell phone to better help them recover more game! Don't miss this one!!
This episode breaks down the number one deer encounter that Nate and Devin had during the season this year. We dissect each and every move the deer made as well as ourselves to better understand behaviors of the hunter and the hunted. This is a deep dive on two encounters from the 2022 fall season.
On this episode Nate and Devin discuss how important it is to have family support when pursuing game at a high level. The boys also spend a good amount of time discussing a recent post made on instagram that got a lot of traction because of the frontal shot taken on a deer. We take time to break down the hunt so folks have more context to what really went down.
This episode is a very important one for Nate and Devin, it is all about reflecting on the goals that were laid in place before the rut. We discuss what personal growth goals we achieved and came up short with. These are our personal goals and should not reflect your hunting goals. Everyone is on a different trajectory as a sportsman or woman and we merely discuss what goals we felt we hit and missed throughout the 2022 whitetail rut.
This episode puts a cap on the MOMENTS Series. Devin shares the story of Beckham, a big Michigan 7 pointer, that he has had tons of history with and over 200 pictures. This deer was harvested on the evening of the 15th. Also, Nate shares a close encounter with a large 10 pointer he and his dad had on the same evening of November the 15th. Super good episode, listen to it all the way through!
This is the fourth episode in the MOMENTS SERIES. This episode dives into detail on the buck Nate took on the morning of November 9th. This Michigan buck gave the crew a super hard time on the recovery/blood trail and required the assistance of a dog tracker. This is a very good episode to remind bowhunters how important it is to not remain completely dialed until the deer is in hand and tagged. Great listen!
Episode 3 of the MOMENTS SERIES, Nate and Devin give a MID-DAY Rut Update for November 7th. Coming off a fresh couple of kills, Nate and Devin share their plans for the next 24 hours on how and where they will hunt. The RUT is ON!
This is a good old fashioned buck killing story coming out of the great state of MICHIGAN. November 4th had some pretty crazy weather factors that made hunting interesting; 70 degrees and 30 mph winds are anything but ideal deer hit the ground nonetheless. This is the second episode of the "MOMENTS" series our crew is running from the 4th through the middle of November.
This is an introduction to a new video/podcast series the Painted Arrow crew is putting on for the first time in 2022. This episode was recorded on Friday November 4th and kicks off the beginning of the rutcation that will run through the middle of November.
Devin discusses an encounter he had with a 3 year old Michigan Buck he calls Beckam on the 26th of October. Nate discuss 3 different buck encounters had on October 27th, October 30th, and October 31st. Nate and Devin discuss what to expect in the next 5-7 days of hunting. Devin releases some exciting news to close out the BUY DIRT SERIES! Don't miss this one.
This podcast is dedicated to providing the most up to date whitetail information for southern Michigan deer hunters. We give hunters our thoughts on the hunting conditions for the next week and discuss some of the behaviors we have observed in our past and recent hunts. Tune in for the scoop!
On this episode we give a great mid-October whitetail update for mid-Michigan and discuss the most recent hunt to Utah in search for Mule Deer. Tune in to hear the details of Nate's first harvested Mule Deer!
Nate and Devin dissect their first hunts of the year on October 1st. What the wind was doing, access, deer saw, lessons learned. The fellas also talk about the best next time to be in the woods in search of a mature deer and why. Lastly, we update folks on how to get the highest quality MAG-PRO footage possible and answer some common questions about the product.
This episode is all about October and bowhunting whitetail deer effectively. We talk about cold fronts in depth and define this heavily used term. We talk about morning vs evening hunts and what the keys are to both. We discuss our personal October outlook and really get amped to hit the stand this 2022 season! In October sometimes you get and sometimes you get got...
Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Podcasts, YouTube, Magazines, Blogs, the list goes on and on in todays world of places to access deer hunting content. Devin and Nate discuss some of the do's and don'ts of the hunting industry from past personal experience. Evolving as a bow hunter in todays world can seem intimidating but it doesn't have to be that way!
This episode is all about missed opportunities that Devin and Nate have had in their passed hunts. The fellas discuss the specific mistakes made, what they learned from them, and how they recovered in the short and long term.
On this episode, we roll out the MAG-5 or the MAGNIFICENT 5, a new video challenge for bow hunters in the 2022-23 hunting season. We talk about what is going on right now in the deer woods and what that means for hunters. And we end this episode with a NEW PRODUCT LAUNCH! Don't miss it.
This podcast clearly outlines the hunting season for the Painted Arrow crew in 2022-2023. We talk through the various hunts we plan to attend this fall for both in and out of state. We outline our personal and professional goals as hunters this year. Lots of conversation surrounding how to become a better hunter year over year with goals of shooting mature bucks.
All you gear junkies are in for a treat on this one! We cover all of the gear that the Painted Arrow crew runs from top to bottom when chasing whitetails in the mid-west. We talk heavily about our apparel and layering system from First Lite to help us stay the right temperature for the right time of year. We secondly discuss our bowhunting set-ups, arrows, broadheads etc. And lastly, we close the episode out with talking about our saddle setup, sticks, etc. Don't miss this one!
On this episode, we discuss the real struggles of having trail camera malfunctions in the prime of the scouting season and what that means. We cover mature buck movement and behaviors as is pertains to the current time of year. The differences of deer summering on a property vs rutting on a property. We discuss target bucks and much more for the upcoming fall season.
On this episode, Devin gives an update on his foot plot progression and mid-summer stand placement. Nate gives an update/overview on the Total Archery Challenge in Big Sky 2022. Both Nate and Devin discuss the importance of shooting your bow during the summer to prepare for the fall. The anticipation for the 2022-23 season is real!!
Jake Ehlinger is a Whitetail Habitat Consultant with over 30 years of experience. Jake travels the country helping dozens of clients better understand and improve their properties every year. Jake and I have an amazing conversation covering a multitude of topics including but not limited to: early successional growth, hinge cutting, accessing stand locations, and much much more. If you have questions about how to improve your property this is a great episode to get those wheels turning! Enjoy.
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This week the Painted Arrow crew updates you on the summer deer management activities including but not limited to: a sheared off stabilizer bar on the New Holland, a corn growth update, trimming the thicket for cleared bedding cover, camera locations and updates, crop rotation, and big bucks. Enjoy:)
Nate and Devin give an update on the what is happening on each of there farms in Southern Michigan. Lots of preparation is taking place before the 2022 hunting season and we are documenting it all. Recent card pulls from trail cameras are discussed with target bucks in mind. The hunting season starts now for this fall!
On this episode we are joined by the one and only Jake Hofer. Jake is a young and savvy real estate agent who specializes in hunting land tracts in the state of Illinois. Jake is the host of the Land Podcast as well as a part owner with Exodus trail cameras. We pick Jake's brain on all things buying dirt with the intent to hunt it. He shares multiple real life examples of deals he has been a part of as well as helps inform listeners on first steps to buying that dream piece of hunting ground.
Andy May joins the podcast to share how he has grown over the years to become one of the most deadly whitetail hunters out there. Andy, being a Michigan resident, has cut his teeth hunting in Michigan along with many different states across the country, mostly on public land. He has a knack for getting on good deer with limited time at hand. In this episode we get a slight glimpse of how he approaches a new piece of ground and some of the things he takes into consideration while going into the field. Don't miss this one.
Live from the TOTAL ARCHERY CHALLENGE in Crystal Mountain Michigan. If you missed this event the Painted Arrow team has a great recap here of some of the highlights. Random guest interviews include Caleb Opper from East Lansing Michigan to share an epic inner city buck tale as well as special guest Marcus Hughing with the Average Conservationist company to share information on what he is doing to help keep the wild places wild.
On this episode the fellas highlight the TAC event coming up that the Painted crew will be attending in Northern Michigan. A new turkey hunting video was released on the Painted Arrow YouTube Page and discussed in depth. Also, Nate's recent trip to the island of Maui was discussed and stories of his spear fishing experience were shared!
On this episode, we discuss how we planted corn for the first time ever in the second week of May, the year 2022. We discuss why we think corn is a good fit for our properties. We discuss some of the equipment we used to plant corn and why we would or wouldn't use that equipment again. We discuss the ground preparations we made before planting. We discuss corn planting depth. We discuss fertilizing corn after planting. We discuss the germination results and much more. If you are a first time corn planter, this is a good one to listen to!
This episode lets the cat out of the bag on the exciting new hunting series the Painted Arrow crew is preparing for come the 2022 fall hunting season. MOMENTS will be an annual program for the Painted Arrow crew. A week of nothing but whitetail hunting during the prime of the season. This year the Moments series kicks off in our home state of Michigan. Tune in for more details surrounding this event!
On this episode Nate and Devin recap an absolutely epic turkey hunt they had on the Michigan opener, April 23rd 2022. Hunting run and gun style for turkeys with a bow can be challenging and filming the event without the use of a blind can make for an extra challenge. The team takes time to flesh out the details of the hunt as well as talk through how you can film your own hunts easily and affordably.
Nate and Devin take episode 075 to reflect on Easter and what it means to them as passionate outdoorsmen. In the lives of modern bowhunters there are sometimes many obstacles to reaching those precious days in the woods; those moments are so precious. Sometimes its important to reflect on where you've been and how far you've come to really ease ones mind about the worries of the future. Painted Arrow Easter reflections was much needed for our team.
On this episode, Nate and Devin discuss Spring activities such as turkey hunting with archery tackle and their plans to plant corn for the first time for deer habitat. Planting corn in the spring can be a game changer for certain deer properties that lack late season food sources. The fellas also discuss how corn can provide great screening cover when properly located.
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On this episode of the BUY DIRT series, Devin and Nate discuss the top list of things to look for when walking hunting ground with the intent to purchase it. Putting boots on the ground to walk a new piece can be very exciting and very overwhelming all at the same time. This podcast helps one to create a plan to be most effective while in the field.
This is the second episode of the buy dirt series where we are walking through our journey of buying hunting land in Michigan. In this episode we discuss ways to be creative in a competitive market. How to identify properties to purchase that are not currently on the market. We also discuss a world class Michigan buck that Devin has history with while in the stand this past hunting season.
Painted Arrow is starting a new series called the "Buy Dirt" series. It will be all about how to buy hunting ground. This episode specifically gives a lot of background for why the series was started and what you can expect in the coming episodes. Nate and Devin both have early on experience with buying hunting ground and have plans to shine a bright light on how others can have the same opportunity.
Nate and Devin are at the Grand Rapids Huntin Time Expo in the Delta Plex revealing their new camera mount for the first time. This episode dives into some of their direct feedback on the product and walks through what the public thought of it! Get your magnetic camera mount online today:
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We are letting the cat out of the bag on this one, this episode fully reveals Painted Arrow's first archery product being released to the market called the Mag-Mount! This product allows bow-hunters to film there hunts easier than ever before with little to no investment in camera gear. We discuss how the product came to fruition, we discuss ALL of the main features of this new cutting edge product, and we talk listeners through how we have personally used this product in the field successfully during the 2019-2022 hunting seasons!
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On this podcast Nate and Devin are fresh off a post season scouting session and talk all about the importance of scouting while the sign is fresh. Some of the topics discussed are: How to read scrapes and rubs, finding buck bedding, hunting overlooked areas, late season deer escape routes, and more.
Wow, what an informational podcast! John Knevel, our special guest, has been measuring and scoring whitetail deer in the state of Michigan for the past 25 plus years. John is registered to measure for the Commemorative Bucks of Michigan, the Pope and Young Club, and the Boone and Crockett club. We discuss: how to score deer, why should you score a deer, how to become a scorer, the differences in the various clubs and organizations, and much more. Do not miss this one.
On this episode, Nate and Devin recap the major encounters they each had while chasing whitetails on their farms. Crop rotation is discussed at length to help hunters identify pros and cons of the two major food sources in the mid-west; corn and beans. Devin discusses a major deer on his farm named Bane that is a mega 9 point on the hit list for next year. Habitat improvement plans for 2022.
On this Episode, Nate and Devin share some of their successes and failures from the first couple of weeks in November in the 2021 season. Chasing whitetails with a vertical bow can be a great challenge when hunting pressured ground and missed opportunities can really put a damper on the mood. Listen to hear our detailed stories from some success and some major mistakes we had in the woods in the past 2 weeks.
Wow, this is a White-Tales Episode you do not want to miss. Our guest from OnX Hunt, Jared Larsen, shares the tale of an incredible whitetail hunt on a river bottom in Montana. After harvesting his buck is where the story really begins.. An unexpected, silent visitor arrives at the scene of the kill and makes for a frantic night in the woods. A close call with a big CAT!
On this episode Nate and Devin discuss what is happening for them in the Michigan deer woods in terms of the Whitetail Rut. The fellas discuss chasing activity, scrapes, rubs, cell cameras, and much more revolving the November rut time frame.
This is the podcast we recorded on the way back home after leaving Wyoming. A lot of this discussion is great for first time mule deer hunters wanting to better understand mule deer, specifically in Wyoming! We learned so many things about Wyoming mule deer that you would never know unless you you put boots on the ground like we did.. discussed is the following: Region L Wyoming Mule Deer, hunting pressure on mule deer, wilderness area vs BLM and National forest, glassing techniques and more.
Nate and Devin are on their way to Wyoming and record a pre-hunt podcast in the truck while driving through Nebraska. The fellas talk through the game plan as first time mule deer hunters and what their expectations are as first timers in the state of Wyoming. We talk through our preparations and what lead us to drawing a hunt in region L in Wyoming. Catch Part 2 for the aftermath of the hunt.
This is a Southern Michigan Rut Update, on October 24th, 2021 from what the Painted Arrow crew has viewed from our Jackson County and Lenawee County properties. Deer behavior, rut activity, trail camera data, scrapes opening up, beginning chasing, weather report, temperatures and everything in between. Everything you might want to know about what is happening in the woods in Southern Michigan.
This is the part 2 from the previous episode. Nate reflects on his out of state hunt in Kentucky during the early season for whitetail. On this podcast you will hear a lot about how hot weather, new terrain, drought like conditions, high hunting pressure, and a new area played into the strategy of the hunt. If you are planning on going on an early season out of state hunt for whitetail, this podcast can greatly help you develop a strategy.
On this episode Nate and Devin start out by discussing a new target buck that recently appeared on trail camera in the Crick Woods. Nate is gearing up to hunt whitetails in the great state of Kentucky in the early season. Never setting foot in Kentucky before the fellas hash out the plan and strategy to put a deer down on this out of state whitetail hunt. Early season strategy, weather patterns, drought conditions, identifying early rubs and scrapes, and much more are discussed in this episode.
This is an epic story of a giant southern Michigan whitetail buck we named the "Holy Spirit". A truly once in a lifetime deer taken with archery equipment on small parcel private lands. This podcast reveals all of the juicy details that went into the strategy for putting this buck on the ground from the time it was first seen in December 2020, to the time is was harvested on the season opener in October 2021. If you like a good buck story, this is one you don't want to miss.
We are starting a new series called White-Tales where we travel around the country interviewing passionate hunters about some of their hunts in the past and find out what makes them so successful. This first ever White-Tale's episode takes place in Northern Ohio with our first story teller Craig Wager and his boy Wade. This hunting family has figured out how to get it done year after year and has some pretty awesome tales to share! Don't miss it.
On this episode Nate and Devin share some exciting news revolving around the re-brand of Painted Arrow! We are officially live with our new hunting specific forum called TRACKS which was designed by hunters for hunters. We also talk around our new audio series called WHITE-TALES where we are seeking epic hunting stories from folks like you!! Listen in to find out how you can be featured on one of our future episodes!
This podcast is all about getting your mind, body and soul in the right place to go out into the hunting woods this fall. There are many different pressures hunters can feel today without even realizing it. Laser focusing your mind on your goals are extremely important and when your mind and body are on the same page a lot can change for the better, especially when hunting! Good luck this season archery hunters!
On this episode Nate and Devin discuss the trail camera ban in Arizona and weigh in on what the regulations mean for hunters everywhere. Devin gives an update on the Crick Woods property and shares his plans to gain access from his neighbors to increase his chances at a mature buck this fall. The fellas discuss what to consider when asking for permission to hunt on other folks property and much more.
As many whitetail enthusiasts believe, August is a great month to see bucks in velvet as well as get pictures of bucks on trail cameras. Nate and Devin discuss some of the major sightings and encounters they have had with their main target buck, the Holy Spirit, for the fall. Based on a lot of information and passed experience we begin to piece the puzzle together on what the strategy may be come hunting season.
This is the sequel to the previous episode where we reveal what we found and saw on our scouting mission of a new hunting parcel. We discuss the different doe and buck bedding areas we identified, deer travel corridors through the terrain, crick lines for buck travel, and effect agricultural crop rotation may have on deer.
Devin Cole recently acquired a new parcel of hunting property while the real estate market is at a unique high point. This episode dives into the details surrounding the possession of the Crick Woods and why it has the potential to change hunting habits in a big way! This part one documents the thoughts before ever setting foot on the piece of ground. Part two will reveal what we found after walking and scouting the property!
Big mature whitetails in Michigan are a real thing, they are just hard to come by. This podcast reveals a few of Nate's hidden gems on the new farm he purchased in late season winter time frame of 2021. Nate and Devin insert an SD card in the laptop and walk through some of the more mature deer on the property and talk through the early stage planning to harvest these bucks. It's never to early to get buck fever, this podcast is proof we got it in July...
Painted Arrow excitedly announces and welcomes its new partner to the team, Devin Cole. Nate and Devin discuss the new direction of the company and clearly outline the mission and vision of what to expect from the crew. Painted Arrow is transitioning full time to become an outdoor media company dedicated to ethically and humanely harvesting wild game with archery equipment. Listen to this here podcast to get the full details of our complete rebrand!!
This is a very special episode that has been anticipated for many years. Devin Cole interviews Nate as he shares in depth perspective on how he personally acquired his first hunting property at a young age. Nate shares everything from financing hunting land, what to look for when buying land, mistakes to avoid when buying hunting land, setting a budget for buying land, having the right mindset, and all things associated with first time land buyers!
In this Episode I am joined by Adam Bump who is the Furbearer Specialist for the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. This episode contains information on furbearer population dynamics, trapper demographics, how Michigan regulations are created, nuisance animals, the fur boom in the mid-1800s, and the tough conversations revolved around trapping in 2021. If you are a trapper or aspire to be one, this is an episode for you!
In this episode I am joined by Dwayne Etter who is a Wildlife Research Specialist for the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Dwayne has studied whitetail deer for a large part of his professional career along with other species such as bear. On this podcast, you will hear all about population densities, carrying capacity, sexual reproduction, the rut, breading selection, late season management, sex ratios, sampling, hunter numbers, and many other topics all involving whitetail deer in Michigan. Better understanding the biology of a deer can greatly help you become a better hunter.
This podcast consists of the top 10 things you should do as a hunter post-hunt! This is a reminder of all the things you know you should do but maybe forget to do or put them off after a hunting trip. This list applies to the western hunters as well as mid-west whitetail hunters together. By adding some of these tasks to your post hunt routine you will be a better outdoorsmen and hunter in the long haul!
Devin Cole joins the podcast to talk about his successful 2020 whitetail deer season. Planting food plots, rattling strategies, whitetail habitat, stand location, and more are covered on this episode. If you enjoy pursuing big whitetail bucks and love hearing a good couple hunting stories then buckle up, this episode is for you!
Get ready for one heck of an incredible big buck story in the great state of Michigan. On this episode, Alex Hicks joins the podcast to share a buck tale that most dream about but never live to experience firsthand. This story takes place in Mid-November in Michigan during the peak rut for whitetail deer. Ahosh!
This is a must listen to elk hunting story that takes place in some of the most remote wilderness you can find in the state of Colorado. After hunting hard for two years and coming home empty handed each year, Nate finally fills his tag and brings home fresh elk meat to share with family. This is a tale of struggle, persistence, grit, and ultimately success! Hard work pays off! Listen in for the full story.
This is a complete overview and insight of all the main pieces of gear I take with me into the mountains when chasing elk. If you are looking for elk hunting gear recommendations then this podcast is for you. I have been backpacking in some of the most remote places in the country and you need to have solid gear that you believe in. I walk through most all of my gear from rifles, tent selection, backcountry cooking stoves, optics, sleeping pads, knifes and more! Thanks for listening big game hunter!
This episode has four different audio chunks to it that I compiled together to make this weeks full episode. Each chunk is a summary of my hunt in the field each day. I did a 3 day trip to the public land mountains of Tennessee where I was chasing whitetail deer with my bow in late September. I had some great success stalking in close to some wild game and had a bunch of close encounters with the local elk herd. Listen in to hear the full story!!
Coming to you live from bear camp in the upper peninsula of Michigan, Nate is joined by hunting partners Jeff Hicks, Ryan Knolls, and David Hubbard. The fellas share their experiences and stories from their first ever black bear hunt. You'll hear the details about how we hunted bears with hounds, the process of acquiring a tag to hunt bear in Michigan, what our hunting expectations were as first time bear hunters, and how we felt after the harvest!
This week Devin Cole shares stories from his most recent archery elk hunt in the Colorado Rocky mountains. Devin shares tips for first time elk hunters and explains some of the trials he faced while hunting in extreme conditions. Both Devin and Nate share their expectations and plans for the 2020 whitetail season ahead.
This week Nate is joined by Ken Hansen who is the owner and founder of Kodiak Bones and Bugs Taxidermy. Ken is a retired federal game warden who stumbled into the beetle scene many moons ago while living in the great state of Alaska. Ken has since become a Dermestid Beetle expert who specializes in helping others start their own colony. Expect to hear all about these flesh eating beetles and what it takes to grow a healthy colony on your own!
Interacting with fish below the surface of the water is a spectacle. I am joined on this episode by spear fishing and free diving professional, Bobby Twitchell, who is the owner and founder of the Maui Spear Fishing Academy. On this episode you will learn all about spearfishing for beginners, free diving techniques, necessary gear, safety tips, best practices, and hear some pretty awesome shark encounter stories. Learn from Hawaii's top spearfishing crew!
On this episode, I am joined by Joe Bufford who is the head pastor at Hillcrest Baptist Church in the great state of Kentucky. On this episode we discuss why God and the outdoors need to be in the same conversation. We also discuss Joe's new devotional book called Dominion and how the book came to fruition with many behind the scenes details. Free books are available through July 8th 2020, listen to find out how to get one!!
Wow, this week you are truly in for a treat! Your host, Nate Hicks, is joined this week by Dr. Kirt Rusenko from Boca Raton FL to talk sea turtles. Kirt has been the Marine Conservationist for the City of Boca Raton based at Gumbo Limbo Nature Center since 1995. He is in charge of the Boca Raton Sea Turtle Conservation and Research Program which monitors sea turtles on Boca Raton’s five miles of beaches. Dr. Rusenko has a BS/BA in Biology/Psychology, an MS in Biochemistry, and a PhD in Zoology. You don't want to miss this one!
On this weeks episode, Nate is joined by the Trilogy Carp crew: Robert Pass, Austin Pass, and Brenden Pass. This crazy cool carp catching family has perfected their craft throughout the years and has developed a passion and a business for the carp angling industry. If you've never thought about targeting carp you might change your mind after listening to this episode. Expect to hear all things related to carp fishing for first timers and how one can get into the sport for very little cost. Enjoy!
On this episode I am joined by Angie Babbit to discuss Monarch Butterflies. Angie is the Communications Coordinator at Monarch Watch, which is an organization out of Kansas that is dedicated to sustaining, conserving, and educating others about Monarch Butterflies. Be prepared to learn a lot!
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to follow your dreams of buying your own sailboat and taking it to warmer weather? Well, you're not the only one. On this episode, Nate joins Josh and Morgan King on their 42 foot sailboat "Cara Mia" to talk about their plans of traveling to the Caribbean. Listen in to find out how Josh and Morgan got into sailing and how that changed their lives forever.
On this episode Nate is joined by James Zanstra and Jared Gortsema from Bowga Hunting. Among other things, discussed on this episode is turkey hunting with a bow and arrow. Expect to hear information on shot placement, broad head selection, ambush setups, and ways to eat turkey are all discussed on this episode. Enjoy!
On this weeks episode, Nate is joined by Jared Larsen from OnX Hunt to talk about how to get permission to hunt on private lands more successfully. Not only does this podcast dive deep into the do's and don'ts of obtaining private land permissions but is backed up with multiple real life stories and scenarios that will blow your mind! This podcast contains great resources for both new hunters as well as seasoned hunters looking to expand the number of acres you have to hunt each year!
In this episode, Nate is joined by Ryan O'Dowd and Chad Snyder to answer questions that have been submitted by listeners. The following topics are covered:
-When and where to target trout.
-Popular lures to use when locating trout.
-How to pick a tree to hunt in when on new parcels.
-Stalking whitetails and still hunting.
-Hunting rain gear and gortex seams.
-Wool vs. synthetics base layers.
-Tips for first time bow buyer.
This week Nate is joined by Ryan Longanbock, the owner of Wildlife Seed Supply, to talk about all things related to starting a FOOD PLOT! On this episode you can expect to hear about: CRP fields, organic seeds, fertilizer, planting for cover, food plot strategy, food plot preparations, shining deer, native browse, clear cut properties, planting food plots, what to plant in order to grow bigger antlered deer and more!
On this episode Nate is joined by Marv Fox Jr. who is a purpose recognition coach and inspirational speaker. Marv was also Nate's previous collegiate basketball trainer and assistant coach. Find your genius level talent by living your life with purpose!!
This weeks episode is a full recap from Nate and Chad's camping and fishing experience in the Michigan back-country (Episode 023). This is a great episode to listen to if you're thinking about testing your luck doing some winter camping expeditions during the late seasons. Camping in cold conditions successfully and comfortably has the potential to extend your hunting and fishing seasons quite a bit!
This is part 1 of a 2 part series, Nate and Chad Snyder head to northern Michigan for some back country winter fishing and camping. On this episode, the fellas talk through their strategy, gear for winter camping, and expectations for catching fish before they set foot in the river.
In this episode, two different interviews are combined to give you twice the turkey information to help you fill your turkey tag this spring. In the first conversation, Nate discusses turkey calling strategies with Hanks Game Calls. The second half of the episode is spent with Wessner's Taxidermy discussing best practices to get your spring gobbler mounted after you fill your tag.
When Nate and his friend, Kasey Carson, attended the National Wild Turkey Federation in Nashville TN, they met with Sy Gilliland; owner and founder of SNS Outfitters in Wyoming. Sy has owned his own outfitting business since the ripe age of 21 years old. On this episode, the fellas discuss operating a successful guiding business, non-resident big game hunters in Wyoming, and grizzly bears.
This week, Nate is joined by Jared Walker who is the owner and founder of Flint Ridge Rifles. Jared is an expert when it comes to ballistics, rifle building, and optics. On this episode you can expect to hear about caliber selection for big game, glass bedding, steps to break-in a barrel, ballistics, bullets, and a glance at selecting the right optics for you. You don't want to miss this one!
On this episode, the Painted Arrow Podcast goes to Nashville TN to the National Wild Turkey Federation Convention. Nate is joined by Kasey Carson and Jared Larson from OnX Hunt to discuss how to better utilize the number one hunting GPS system on the market when scouting new ground. The fellas also talk boat life, elk hunting, and pursuing spring gobblers.
This week, Nate is joined by Jason Meekhoff who is the Great Lakes Chapter Coordinator for Backcountry Hunters and Anglers (BHA). Jason's region covers Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Ohio, and Indiana. In this episode, you can expect to hear what BHA, as a organization, stands for when it comes to hunting, public lands, public access, and how YOU can join the movement to get involved! Also, make sure to listen to the end where Nate has a SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT to make! Enjoy!
On this episode, Nate is joined by Charles Snyder who is an Emergency Department lead Pharmacist. Charles comes ready to discuss some of his personal experiences with hunting and outdoor related incidents and injures. If you're curious about hearing stories that happen inside an emergency room, this episode is a must listen. The fellas also discuss health benefits and risks of steam saunas as well as eating different types of wild game.
This week, Nate is joined by Ryan O'Dowd with Faux Bait Co. and Devin Cole to discuss the basics of ice fishing. On this episode, you will here the different methods used to catch fish through the ice, the equipment needed to be successful, some common strategies to help you catch more fish, as well some pretty great stories to go along! Enjoy the episode and don't forget to tune in every Monday for a new podcast.
This week Nate travels to Kalamazoo and sits down with Dave Darling, the "Kilted Bowyer, from Kalamazoo Bow Works. KBW is known for its high end custom traditional bows designed specifically with the big game hunter in mind. Tune in to find out how these traditional bows are made from start to finish, as well as hear a few hunting stories along the way.
On this episode, Nate sits down with good friend and past teammate Aaron Olson from Next Step Outdoors. Aaron is a dedicated whitetail bow hunter and self filming enthusiast who brings a lot of knowledge to the table. The fellas talk about monster inner city bucks, Aaron's recent trip to Nebraska for mule deer, the basics of self filming your own hunts, and more! Enjoy the episode!
On this episode, Nate sits down with Greg Latka to discuss shooting and hunting game with a suppressor. Greg is the owner and founder of GSL Technology in Jackson Michigan. Greg is also one of the few original pioneers within the industry and has been hard at work manufacturing suppressors for well over 30 years. If you find yourself hungry to know more about hunting with suppressed rifles I would give this episode a listen!
On this episode, Nate sits down with Conservation Officers Nathan Beelman and Shannon Kritz from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to discuss the intricacies of becoming a certified officer within the department. As passionate outdoorsman and women, we've all wondered what it would really be like to assume the role of a "Conservation Officer". See if this is a career for you.
This week Nate is joined by Devin Cole and Ryan O'Dowd to discuss random questions that were written in from listeners of the show. Some topics briefly discussed on this weeks episode include: Hunting small parcel pressured bucks, getting out to camp with your women, the "grand slam", and techniques for pooping in the woods.
On this episode, Nate is joined by Rob Gillow who is a professional bow technician and traditional archer from our sponsor at Schupbach's Sporting Goods in Jackson Michigan. Hunting game with traditional archery equipment is one of the more challenging methods of taking game that can be very rewarding in the end. This episode will cover everything hunters need to know in order to participate in traditional archery!
On this episode, Nate is joined by Jon Rutan, constitutional expert, and Chris Pollard, local turbine researcher, to talk wind turbines. The fellas discuss how large industrial wind turbines effect humans, the environment, and surrounding wildlife. Are wind turbines really a "clean and green" source of energy?
On this episode Nate brings Devin on to do a recap on their bow seasons and reflect on their successes and failures. Devin shares his encounters with some big mature whitetails and Nate shares his encounter with a big mature beagle. Tune in for the full stories!
In this episode, Nate interview Tasha Stielstra who is the owner and operator of Nature's Kennel Sled Dog Racing & Adventures in McMillan Michigan. Topics range from dog breeding and training to competing in the Iditarod and recreational mushing opportunities for folks like YOU!
On this episode, Nate and his good friend Devin share stories from their Colorado back country elk hunt in the Rocky Mountains. The fellas are recording in the truck on the way back home to Michigan while their thoughts and insights are fresh.
Sometimes the best nuggets of wisdom can be found in the reflection stages of a hunt. Harvesting bull elk in the late season can be one of the more challenging tasks merely due to the fact that winter can settle in at any given moment. Tune in to hear the challenges, reflections, and lessons learned on their hunt!
Host, Nate Hicks is joined by guest Devin Cole as they discuss their game plan and strategy for a late season Colorado rifle elk hunt in the Rocky Mountains.
The fellas discuss how hunting has impacted their lives from a young age as well as who introduced them to the great outdoors.
Iron Mans, hunting logs, athletics, marital advice and more.
Tune in to hear the expectations for the hunt!
In this weeks episode, Nate Hicks dives into the specifics of preparing food for back country camping. Find out what types of foods make for good eating when going on extended trips without a refrigerator. Nate discusses the best way to pack food in your pack to make sure you aren't over or under packing. Better understand why it is crucial to plan well when camping in bear country. Elite gear tips are shared to help you better plan and prepare your next trip in the field. Listen in for the full details!
In this episode, host Nate Hicks, discusses all things public lands. The following questions get discussed within this episode:
How much land is available within the United States?
Who manages Public lands?
Where does public land come from?
How can one access public land and utilize it for yourself?
Who owns public lands?
How can one find public land?
Listen in to this episode to find out more and to better understand YOUR public lands!!!
Ever wonder if wild game is worth your time and energy? In this episode, host Nate Hicks, discusses the direct benefits of eating wild game! There is an unbelievable sense of accomplishment and fulfillment one gets after fully processing wild game from field to fork! Tune in to get more details.
In the first episode, host Nate Hicks, introduces himself and his brand to give folks an expectation of what is to come! In this episode, you will find out what "Painted Arrow" means and what it represents! Living on boats, bow hunting, and eating wild game are discussed on this episode. The host gives the opportunity for YOU to share feedback and express some of the topics that YOU would like to hear discussed on future episodes.