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The guys are joined this week by co-worker, Aaron Howard as they discuss the details of their annual company dove hunt!
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This episode covers all of the details of TJ's Utah Elk Hunt. Jason rode shotgun on this experience taking video footage along the way. Sit back and hear all of the details of this adventure.
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This week's epusode features TJ, Paul and Jason as they talk all about their upcoming trip to Utah for the opening of Utah Elk Season!
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Hunting Season is right around the corner and we are full throttle ahead! On top of preparing for Bird Mountain, TJ and Jason are getting ready for their elk hunt in Utah.
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In this episode TJ returns to Bird Mountain alone to finsh the restoration f the T Swift stand at Number 1.
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Back again with another Episode of The Huntcast! TJ, Jason and Paul talk about TJ's near death experience while working at the Bird Mountain Hunting Club!
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Here we go with another awesome episode of the Huntcast. TJ, Jason and Paul talk about the upcoming deer season and all the prepwork that is going on now. And let's not forget that TJ starts the show off with the rant of all rants!
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In this episode TJ, Jason and Paul discuss paying the dues of hunting season both monetarily and physically.
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This episodes features TJ Shafer, Paul Shafer and Jason Owens. With all of the world's problems coming to a head, TJ is questioning even if there will be a hunting season this year.
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In this week's episode TJ and Jason talk with Kyle Hankins aka Hank w/ 9 Acre Ranch. Kyle is the host of the Boothill Hunting Camp Podcast and is also famed Tiktok star Hank w/ 9 Acre Ranch. Strap in fellas, it's a good one!
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In Episode 117 TJ, Paul and Jason discuss the building of deer stands and the race towards the 2025-2026 deer season!
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In Episode 115, Texas Game Wardens Todd Long and Matt Childress are back in the studio with TJ, Jason and Paul to talk about some of the Texas Laws and get an update on some of their expereiences.
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In this Episode TJ, Jason and Paul talk about a new law that could come into effect that would limit coyote hunting during the springs months. Also, they share the normal BS lol.
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TJ, Paul and Jason are back this week and discuss doing hoodrat stuff with their friends.
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Here we go, Paul is back bringing a level of stupidity to the Huntcast not heard in a very long time!!!
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This episode featers TJ and Jason discussing the list of things to do for the upcoming 2025-2026 hunting season.
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In this week's episode TJ and Jason Talk with their old friend Rich Ishihara (formerly of Ultimate Night Vision. Rich has since retired from Ultimate Night Vision and we find out what he's up to now!
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This week's episode is all about our Wyoming Turkey Hunt with Seven J Outfitters of Sundance Wyoming!
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The discussion surround TJ and Jason's trip to northwest Arkansas in search for eastern turkeys.
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In this Episode we talk with long-time friend Kate Small, the ultimate Idaho Huntress! Kate shares with us the story of killing a huge bull elk on her first solo hunt.
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In this Episode the boys discuss the lull between season prep and the season beginning. There is still a lot to complete but they have been going at it for so long it is becoming redundant. And their attention span in this episode is living proof.
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This week's episode tells the story of the final days of Wilmer the Ranch Hand. Also, we discuss an epic fly fishing trip that Paul was actually present for!
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This Episode of The Huntcast features TJ, Paul and Jason as they discuss the past weekend at their Hunting Lease, Bird Mountain as well as the upcoming fly fishing trip to Oklahoma!
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Well the curse of Bird Mountain strikes for the first time this year. The boys talk about some of the troubles they are facing as the 2024-2025 deer season draws close!
This weeks episode continues the saga of Bird Mountain with an update on the news in hunting.
Here we go with Episode 101. The boys talk about the upcoming deer season and the prep work that's being done at Bird Mountain!
Here we go with Episode 100. It has been a long time coming and we finally did it! This week the boys talk about the cost of getting ready for hunting season as well as our past weekend at Bird Mountain!
This week TJ, Paul and Jason talk about the previous weekend's trip to New Braunfels, Texas as well as what all is on the list for prepping for deer season. The work is about to begin at Bird Mountain!
In this week's Episode of The Huntcast we begin to discover where the origins of change effecting Paul come from. TJ and Paul discusses how his life as a "Non-Hunter" may be changing.
In this episode of The Huntcast we generally cath up after a 7 month break and discuss a quick fly fishing trip to Oklahoma.
After a year and a half break, the boys from the Huntcast are BACK! And we are just getting started with what we've been up to!
In this Episode we discuss all that needs to be done before the 2022-2023 deer season. There is so much to do and we discuss it all!
As the boys of The Huntcast begin to prepare for the 2022-2023 Hunting Season a new challenge begins to brew. Also we discover more terrifying hunting news that will make you wet the bed!
In this Episode TJ, Paul and Jason discuss a few issues including murder, right and privileges. In fact your wife may want to listen to this to get her "murder mystery" fix. Not really, but it is a good episode!
Here is our second episode after our long break. Things get a little awkward as we learn to adjust to talking into a mic lol. But there is plenty of hunting talk to go around!
We are BACK! The boys from The Huntcast are back to podcasting from a much needed break! Get ready to meet them all over again!
TJ and Jase talk while driving to South Texas to turkey hunt with longtime friend John Gerrish of Houston, Texas. They are heading to Uvalde, Texas to hunt the Annandale Ranch, a 14,000 acre Texas treasure.
In this episode we review our most recent turkey hunting trip and as usual the Huntcast boys have plenty to tell!
Ever wonder what it's like running a hunting lease? Well TJ gives Jase and Dirty T a hard time about Bird Mountain and its membership.
After a shit storm beginning of 2021 we are back with a new episode. Be prepared to be mesmerize with stories of misfortune and chaos! Yes, as always, we talk hunting too!
This episodes introduces our listeners to the tragedy that is unfolding on Reelfoot Lake, TN.
After a month long break we are back! I wish there was some epic topic to cover in this episode but we simply catch you all up on what we've been doing!
In this Episode we catch up on the last two weeks since we did not record an Episode due to the Thanksgiving Weekend. We cover our latest hunting adventures at Bird Mountain and tell the wonderful story of another kid killing their first buck!
Here comes the sad, sad story of the damn thief that stole my Polaris Ranger and my 14 year old daughter's fourwheeler. Hope they rot in hell.
We find out where Dirty T has been hiding and announce the winner of the recent contest. Also, one of the Bird Mountain Kids get a buck!
Here is the story of Jason Owens and last weekend's hunt where he killed a massive 153" buck.
In this episode we discuss the results of our opening weekend hunts! Good stuff all the way around!
Twas the night before hunting season 2020 and all The Huntcast Crew is going freaking nuts!
Hold on a minute... this episode has a 30 minute intro with a few heated debates before we get into all the Scent Crusher Gear with Dan Drake!
The saga of being crapped on by salesmen never ends. TJ tries to buy a trailer house while Dirty-T gets blamed for everything.
Episode 71 starts with a debate concerning the wearing of mask. And yes, this episode has a ton more "hunting talk" that the last one.
Wow, the episodes keep getting out of hand and we LOVE it! We covers all kinds of interesting hunting stories on this show!
Well to celebrate Episode 69 we discuss all sorts of useful material. Just think of this episode as reading the ingredients on the back of a shampoo bottle while taking a dump. Its crazy how in an hours time we can cover so many subjects!
Have fun listening to this one. We discuss an article written about being fit for whitetail season. Yeah, there's actually an article written about this. So rip open a box of little debbies and crack a mountain dew and enjoy!
After a few weeks of being gone, we are back with an awesome Episode! Mark Boardman is the Marketing Director for Vortex Optics, one of our favorite companies! Mark discusses a few hunts he has been on as well as an in depth look into working at Vortex.
Well its been a few weeks but we are back with a vengeance! Making some sh#t happen as we head to south Texas for a weekend of Turkey Hunting on the Haun Ranch.
More useless nonsense with a little hunting mixed in. We cover what to do in a toilet paper shortage as well as begin to investigate whether Texas Parks & Wildlife are keeping people from killing pigs!
Yes sir, we are BACK! We have lots of fun in this episode trying to allow everyone to laugh during these trying times. Please continue to be responsible in preventing the spread of the coronavirus. But that doesn't mean you can't go outside and enjoy the great outdoors!
This episode starts off innocent but an argument erupts between two cousins over hunting spots. This is a fun episode so get ya' popcorn ready!
In this week's Episode we discuss our plans for next year's food plots. And we even throw in a little hog hunting talk too!
Well we received a call that we had to talk about during this episode. Paul, Jason and Dirty T join TJ Shafer and discuss a ton of hunting subjects.
Tyler Freel, the Alaskan Badass, is back for another podcast! We discuss his epic sheep hunt this year along with a few more subjects. From rain gear to Copenhagen we cover a lot in this show!
Holy crap, WE ARE BACK!!!! After a much needed month long break we are back with a brand new episode. This week we have Reagan Cole with Texas Defense Articulations. Reagan has been a firearms instructor for over 8 years and shooting competitively for over 14 years. He was a member of Texas Multigun and trained with some of the best shooters in 3 gun competition. This dude is a bad ass and in this episode we talk all about some guns!
Well we close out the year talking about what we have seen so far and what we expect to see as we finish out our 2019-2020 hunting season. TJ is joined by Paul and Jason as they discuss pretty much everything under the sun, including a health scare for Jason and his wife. Give it a listen as we bring in the new year!
IT'S HOG KILLIN' TIME!!!!! We chat with Rich Ishihara of Ultimate Night Vision and cover all things hog killin'!!! Rich is a part of Ultimate Night Vision (www.ultimatenightvision.com), one of the top websites for all your night vision and thermal needs. Rich has killed thousands of hogs at night using night vision and thermal technology. You have to hear this episode and get as jacked up as us on doing our part to help get the hog population in Texas under control!
This episode recaps one of the greatest weekends of hunting we have ever experienced. 3 Bucks were killed at our lease, Bird Mountain. And kids killed every one of them! This is what it is all about folks. Getting kids involved in hunting and the outdoors!
Heck yeah! It's Nick Mundt of Bone Collector! We have a great talk with Nick about the whitetail rut, scent consciousness and a ton of other stuff! This is an episode you do not want to miss! After all it's Nick mother truckin' Mundt!
Ruttin' and Pet Tigers.... that's what we are talking about . The rut is beginning here in Texas and yes, people in Texas apparently have pet tigers.... I mean what the hell? Anyway we talk our normal BS and a little bit about hunting as well.
Well the rut is in full swing here in Texas and we talk about our strategies for killing those big, mature bucks at their most vulnerable time! And yes, do not worry, we have plenty of BS mixed in as well.
Here it is! You guys have waiting a long two weeks without an episode to hear the good, the bad and the ugly as hell details about our Colorado Elk Hunt. We hold nothing back and spit the truth about EVERYTHING! You hear about what we spent, what we had to put up with and if we were successful or not! Throw the beer away and break out the whiskey for this one!
In this Episode we review opening weekend of the Texas Bow Hunting Season! We discuss deer that we saw along with the story of pigs dying! And of course we give Travis, AKA "Dirty T" a very hard time!In this Episode we review opening weekend of the Texas Bow Hunting Season! We discuss deer that we saw along with the story of pigs dying! And of course we give Travis, AKA "Dirty T" a very hard time!
Alright, it's Episode 50 and we are talking about Opening Day 2019! In this Episode we discuss our plans for the opening of Texas 2019 Deer Season as well as a few other topics including an awesome article in Outdoor Life written by Tyler Freel. This is a great episode covering a few different aspects of hunting.
Here we go and of course since Rambo - Last Blood released in theaters we had to talk a little about it. Then we cover a few recent issues with hogs running wild. Oh, and lets not forget that DEER SEASON OPENS THIS WEEKEND!!!
This is a good one! We chat with Dan Drake, owner of Scent Crusher and talk all about scent elimination featuring ozone technology. This is something all hunters need to be aware of and take seriously. The guys at Scent Crusher have knocked it out of the park and you can here all about it here!
We cover a lot in the episode and its one you don't want to miss. We talk about an interview that went bad, new legislation passed in Texas and give you guys a little insight in to our season prep.
We are joined this week by Kip Adams of QDMA. We have an in depth conversation about Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD).
Tyler Freel is an Alaskan badass and host of the TundraTalk Podcast. In this episode we talk all things Alaskan hunting and hear the story of Tyler's most recent grizzly kill. This episode is a must listen!
This Episode features Bart Likes, an outstanding chef and duck hunter! Bart has worked with a number of awesome outdoor companies and duck camps cooking them the finest meals in the south! And his story of getting into cooking is just as good as his food!
In this episode we cover our Hog Hunt Giveaway Trip with winners Justin and Kate Small from Idaho. Justin and Kate spent 3 days hunting hogs with us in Texas. Not only did we put the hammer down on some pigs but we ate like kings and queens! Crack a cold one and kick back and listen to how we treat guest in Texas!
This week's Episode features Sloane Brown, Hunting Specialist for YETI! Sloane has an incredible story how hunting and the outdoors saved his life. Kick back for a moving story and share a few laughs as Sloane tells it like it is!
This episode pretty much covers everything! From storming Area 51 to Lion hunting. And of course we have to mention the Face App that took over social media for a few days. But yet we still find a way to tie all of this into hunting!
Here we go with another Episode featuring Texas' finest... Texas Game Wardens Nathan Skeen and Todd Long! Todd has been a friend of the show since its conception and in this week's episode he brings along his bud, Nathan Skeen.
Listen to a few translations of Texas law, and of course we have to talk about stupid criminals. Kick back and relax as we talk all things Lone Star Law!
In this Episode we talk to one of the best dog trainers in the world, Freddy King! Freddy not only trains dogs, but also videos hundreds of duck hunts a year and is the creator of www.TheRetrieverTrainer.com website. With all that Freddy has accomplished he is still a down to earth guy! Join us for a fun and great conversation with the king of all things waterfowl!
We're talking ARROWS people!!! Brian Broderick, owner of Day Six Gear, gives us a crap ton of information about arrows! In this episode you'll hear why its important to choose the right arrow for your hunting rig. There are a lot of different variables that we all need to pay attention to while choosing the right arrow. After all, we spend a ton of money getting ready for season, a ton of money on hunting clothing, a ton of money on our bow, sights and such.... but yet we just grab whatever arrow. It's time to start educating ourselves and paying attention to the one item that makes contact with the animal. This episode can help!
Well as most of our Instagram followers already know, we lost our old lab, Mia, last week. We purposely waited to record this episode until emotions had run their course and we could happily reflect on our time with her. Baby Girl Mia was definitely this man's best friend!
That's right people, it's our 1 Year Anniversary!!! And what a great year it has been! Kick back and take a ride down memory lane with us! We review the past year, read listener questions and talk about what's coming up on the show!
Dude, it's Tyler FREAKIN' Jordan of Realtree Outdoors! We talk turkey hunting, baseball and of course CAMO! Can you believe that Tyler Jordan is on The Huntcast??? Well believe it folks.... this episode is LEGIT!!!
In this episode TJ is joined by his brother, Paul, and cousin, Jason Owens. They talk about getting fat over the winter and trying to shed some pounds, premium underwear (or the lack thereof) and foodplots for 2019. And it wouldn't be a legit Huntcast episode without a lot of BS!
In this Episode me and my little bro, Paul, just talk hunting. We cover all types of wildlife and all types of places. Just a good time catching up.
One of the most fun episodes we have ever recorded. Hear all about the trials and tribulations of our hunting lease, Bird Mountain. In this Episode TJ is joined by his brother Paul, and cousins Jason and Travis Owens. Laugh along with us as we hear all about the misfortune that is The Curse of Bird Mountain.
In this Episode we recap our Texas Turkey Hunt with Ben Dettemanti AKA Shedcrazy. You'll hear the good and the bad from the trip and of course we talk a little shed hunting as well.
We got Sam Soholt on this week's episode! Sam is the dude who bought a bus, completely stripped it down, made the inside a sweet ass hunting cabin and put a paint job on it that rivals any parks and wildlife department vehicle! It's the Public Land Bus! Kick back and listen as we talk hunting, photography, videography and all about our public lands!
Here we go! We are reviewing our 2018-2019 Hunting Season! TJ is joined by his brother Paul, and cousins Jason and Travis Owens. They sit around the table and discuss strategies that worked, and some that failed. And of course we talk about Jason killing deer from other people's stands! You so have to check this Episode out!!!
Our good friend, KP Provost, from ProDrive Outboards joins us today for a little mudmotor talk and a lot of more BS. KP and I have developed a friendship over the years from my ownership of multiple ProDrive rigs. Kick back and our a glass of bourbon with us and join in on the fun!
JP Vincent (aka Big Chino) is an Arizona guide and owner of Big Chino Outfitters in Prescott, Arizona. JP shares with us how to draw an Arizona elk tag as well as OTC archery mule deer and even talk about some sweet ass big horn sheep! JP's extensive knowledge of hunting Arizona will blow your mind.
Pigman says this will be the "most popular episode" of The Huntcast! Yep, we talk with Brian "Pigman" Quaca, or rather he talks to us! Listen as Pig tells all and I mean ALL! Great episode that left us speechless.... literally.
Here she is folks... Kendall Jones! After dealing with a whirlwind of social media negativity Kendall found herself surrounded by fellow hunters and being lifted up. We talk all about her African adventures, family and of course all things hunting. This is a special episode that speaks volumes of the power of hunters banding together!
Chuck Paddock, host of the TV Show "Open Season" sits down with us on a cold winter's day in Indiana. We talk about whitetail hunting along with several other different species. Chuck is a great guy and has harvested over 30 Pope and Young class deer. He is the Head of Sales and Marketing for Open Season TV.
Episode 23 features my man, David Frisbie. David is first and foremost a Texan but also the Digital Marketing Director for Drake Waterfowl. Drake Waterfowl is near and dear to my heart with my roots in waterfowl hunting. But strangely enough we spend more time talking about everything else with a little product talk mixed in! Great Episode with a great dude!
We have a long talk with Mike, creator of the Making Hunting Great Again Instagram Account. In this Episode we get to know Mike and find out how and why he started the page. We also discuss the trials and tribulations the page has gone through as well as mixing in a little hunting talk.
We talk Facebook, Instagram with a little Twitter mixed in! All things social networking. The good, the bad and unfortunately, the ugly. Grab a whiskey (or water if you're still at work) and check it out as TJ Shafer, Paul Shafer and Jason Owens speak their minds on the hunting industry in social media!
Abbie Cleek is a native Alaskan Artist who specializes in Chalk Art and has created some stunning art of wild animals. Abbie's story goes from Alaska, to time in the Navy, to Hawaii and other awesome places. Abbie is an awesome individual as well as an incredible artist!
Aron Snyder is BACK! We cover what he's been hunting this year, talk public land "bro-code" and a little about gear. Aron has become a friend of the show and it is always good to sit and talk with him. Kick back and give this episode a listen... it's a good time for sure!
In this Episode we cover everything that happened when we invite good ole' Shedcrazy to Texas to hunt with us! Ben spent 4 days with us hunting whitetails, pigs and even a bobcat! We had a great time and you can hear all about it here!
This episode features the boys from Camp 8 (deer camp) as we just talk hunting. With the beginning of rifle season right around the corner we cover a few tactics as well as rib each other on who will be killing the biggest deer this year. And no, we don't talk about Taylor Swift's political views...
We talk with Banning Colling, Regional Sales Rep. for Sitka Gear and find out what's so special with Sitka Gear! We asked the question, "Why is Sitka Gear so expensive and Why should be spend our hard earned money on it?" Banning does an incredible job of breaking down the technology, research and testing of Sitka's products as well as giving us some brief descriptions on how and when to use what gear. We talk about Sitka not just being your Pawpaw's old school coveralls. Check this episode out, it's worth the listen!
TJ Shafer, host of the Huntcast, sits down with his oldest hunting buddy, Jason Owens (his cousin) and talk about old times and Opening Day predictions!
We give you Ozonics! In this Episode we talk with Buddy Piland, VP of Ozonics, makers of the #1 Ozone generators in the Hunting Industry. We talk about what ozone is, the science behind using it while hunting and the company's decision behind pulling out of retail stores. Grab a cold drink and listen while we talk in detail about this product!
In this Episode TJ and Paul talk gear and hunting. This is a chance for you to get to know the Shafer Brothers and what gear TJ uses as well as a general overview of why he loves hunting.
In this Episode we talk with Reese Richards with Bearded Outdoors. Reese started Bearded Outdoors in October of 2017 and in less than a year has been able to go full time in his business. Reese is grounded in his Faith and Family and it shows through this interview and his business practices, Sit back, take a listen and check out www.beardedoutdoorsusa.com.
After having the most "Controversial" Instagram post of 2018 (not really but the idiots came out in force) we talk with Sydney Broadaway about the negativity that can creep up on us in the hunting industry. Sydney is an incredible spokeswoman for hunting and is followed by over 93K instagramers! Take a seat and listen to the story of the one photo that rocked the hunting world (again, being over dramatic lol)!!!
Dude, it's Michael, freaking, Waddell. The man who got me into hunting. Although we don't talk actual strategy in this Episode. We dive deep into the problem of hunters fighting. Take a seat and listen up and help us unit hunters!
Take a listen as we talk with Jana Waller w/ Skull Bound TV. Jana is an incredible huntress who resides in Montana. She is the host of the TV show Skull Bound TV on the Sportsman Channel. In this Episode we talk hunting, conservation and the division within the hunting industry. Jana is an incredible ambassador for not only hunting but for women involved in the sport.
We finally catch up with Travis "T-Bone" Turner and talk about his history, Bone Collector and some serious archery.
In this Episode we talk all things food plots with Steve Scott of Whitetail Institute! We discuss the history of Whitetail Institute and the development of their Imperial Clover. Also discussed is the importance of soil testing, the nutritional value of food plots to deer as well as the potential draw of deer to your favorite hunting spot. Kick back and educate yourself on how to plan the perfect food plot for this upcoming hunting season!
In this Episode we spend time talking serious deer management with Sterling Dailey of the Dailey Ranch in Three Rivers, Texas. Sterling and his family have spent the last 16 years managing deer on their 2,100 acre ranch and have had great success. So much success in fact, that they have been able to harvest three bucks over 200 inches! Take a seat and have a listen as we spend time in some serious conversation about some serious deer management!
IT'S ALL ABOUT BEING ON THE "X"!!! In this Episode we chat with Dylan Dowson with OnXmaps. OnXMaps are the creators of the OnXhunt Chip for Garmin GPS units and the OnXhunt app for iOS and Android devices. This app has revolutionized our hunting and it's time to spread the word!
In this Episode we have an awesome conversation with one of Texas' finest, Gregg County Game Warden Todd Long. Todd has been a Texas Game Warden for over 15 years and has seen just about everything! So grab a cold beverage, take a seat, and join us for a great show!
In this episode we talk with Matt Busbice, co-founder of Wildgame Innovations. We discuss the beginning of Wildgame Innovations, hunting styles and strategies, AND have a honest heart to heart about his father "Big" Bill Busbice. You DO NOT want to miss this episode!
Take a listen as we spin a tell of the American Dream! Ben Dettamanti (AKA @Shedcrazy on Instagram) shares his story with us on his love for not only hunting live game but also hunting sheds. Ben is a great guy and also incredibly funny. Be sure to follow his page on Instagram and check him out on YouTube!
In this episode we have an awesome conversation with Aron Snyder, President and CEO of Kifaru International and the host of the Kifarucast Podcast. Join us as we dive deep into Aron's background and how he got his start hunting and enjoying the great outdoors!