Best Brian Forster Podcasts (2024)

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How Birds Can Lead You to Bucks with Dan Gardoqui 57:24

3d ago57:24

57:24

Seeing the forest for the trees. That can be a challenge in today’s busy world where simply finding time to be in the woods deer hunting is a welcome reprieve. Arguably, being in a hurry in the deer woods isn’t part of the best recipe for success considering how much we’re probably missing because we’re laser-focused on getting to a stand or blind …

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Early Season Whitetail Hunting Strategies with ALPS OutdoorZ 54:58

17d ago54:58

54:58

It’s time to hunt deer! With hunting seasons in or about to start in most places in the country, it’s time to talk deer hunting. In this episode, we’re joined by Zach Scheidegger and Joe Pendergrass of ALPS OutdoorZ to discuss early-season whitetail hunting strategies. You’ll hear perspectives from the group about both public and private land, and …

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How Wildlife Conservation is Being Robbed with Dan Forster of the Archery Trade Association 50:41

1M ago50:41

50:41

In this episode, learn about how wildlife conservation is being robbed by Pittman-Roberson Act and Dingell-Johnson Act excise tax slippage due to foreign product production and international e-commerce. Dan Forster, Chief Conservation Officer at Archery Trade Association, joins Nick and The Doctor to explain this complex issue and how it is hurting…

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2024 Deer Season Pre-Season Special with the NDA Team 1:19:57

2M ago1:19:57

1:19:57

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and we’re celebrating by bringing you our 2024 deer season preview special. With a combined 200 years of deer hunting experience, our panel of Kip Adams, Brian Grossman, Mike Groman, Nick Pinizzotto, and Lindsay Thomas, Jr. share their gear setups, hunting approaches, goals for the upcoming season, and much…

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Hiring a Habitat Consultant with Zack Vucurevich of Whetstone Habitat, LLC 51:10

2M ago51:10

51:10

Hiring a habitat consultant to help you meet your land management and hunting goals might be just what you need to turn the corner on your land, but if you’ve never done this before you might not know what to expect. In this episode, Zack Vucurevich, the founder of Whetstone Habitat, LLC, joins Nick and the Doctor to talk about why hiring a consult…

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All About Saddle Hunting with Josh Hillyard of Tethrd 58:08

2M ago58:08

58:08

Saddle hunting has grown steadily in popularity in recent years. More and more hunters are setting their climbing and fixed position stands aside, instead opting for the lightweight versatility of a saddle. Still, saddle hunting remains a mystery to many hunters and can be intimidating at first glance. In this episode, experienced saddle hunter Jos…

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Audio Guide: Patricia Piccinini's We Travel Together 10:36

3M ago10:36

10:36

Welcome to the official Audio Guide to We Travel Together By Patricia Piccinini as part of Galway International Arts Festival. Patricia Piccinini is one of Australia’s most acclaimed artists who has received worldwide attention for her startling sculptures, installations and digital environments. Born in Sierra Leone, Patricia uses her craft to cre…

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Even a Grizzly Couldn't Stop Amber Kornak's Love for Wildlife Conservation 54:40

3M ago54:40

54:40

Finding yourself in a tussle with a grizzly bear isn’t something anyone imagines for themselves and even with top training on how to deal with that situation, the outcome is typically not good. That’s exactly the position Amber Kornak found herself in just as her career with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service was getting started, but her quick thin…

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From Vegetarian to Hunting Mentor With NDA's Elizabeth Kligge 52:53

3M ago52:53

52:53

Research shows that if you don’t grow up in a family of hunters or you’re not close to someone who does, chances are you won't become a hunter yourself. It can be an even bigger barrier if many around you are opposed to hunting and living a vegetarian lifestyle. NDA’s Pennsylvania Field to Fork Coordinator, Elizabeth Kligge, not only overcame those…

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Antler Research with Brian Peterson of the University of Nebraska-Kearny 56:43

4M ago56:43

56:43

Just about everyone is fascinated with antlers, even those who don’t hunt deer. Not only are they cool to look at and get excited about as a hunter, but a ton can be learned from them even when they’ve been dropped to the ground by shedding bucks. In this episode, Nick and The Doctor are joined by Brian Peterson, Coordinator of the Master of Scienc…

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How Venison Donations Improve Food Security with Jeremy Brown and Ronnie Ritter 58:21

4M ago58:21

58:21

In our previous episode, our guest Kip Adams talked about the need for hunters to shoot more deer in many areas of the country, and one of the obstacles hunters face is not needing additional venison for themselves. We invited Jeremy Brown from the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission and Ronnie Ritter from Arkansas Hunters Feeding the Hungry to talk …

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Why Hunters Should Be Shooting More Deer with Kip Adams 50:09

5M ago50:09

50:09

Most hunters might find it hard to believe that only 41% of licensed deer hunters harvest just one deer. Equally surprising is only 17% of hunters kill more than one deer. You can find these statistics and many more in the NDA 2024 Deer Report, which you can download for free. Not taking enough antlerless deer off the landscape is becoming an incre…

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Behind the Scenes of the WildTail Documentary with Joe Clements and Moriah Murphy 1:02:10

5M ago1:02:10

1:02:10

You’ve heard about WildTail, the first white-tailed deer documentary of its kind. Here’s an opportunity to hear the stories from behind the scenes from Executive Producer Joe Clements and the star of the show, Moriah Murphy. Produced as part of the Southeast Deer Partnership, WildTail offers a candid and sometimes humorous look at how we interact w…

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Getting Involved with an NDA Branch with the Grassroots Team 50:39

6M ago50:39

50:39

Are you a serious conservationist, deer hunter, or habitat manager and want to get more involved with the National Deer Association? If so, this is a can’t miss episode as Nick and The Doctor are joined by the NDA’s Grassroots Program team, Matt Wilkins, Jason Meekhof, and Megan Postol. The team talks about the importance of volunteers to the organ…

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Vinyl Hours with Brian Cross 1:07:28

6M ago1:07:28

1:07:28

Vinyl Hours is a series of talks with music aficionados in conversation with music maestro Tiernan Henry. On this episode Tiernan sits down with internationally renowned photographer, film maker, DJ, and chronicler of hip hop music and culture Brian Cross [AKA B+] to discuss the music, particularly music on vinyl records as you'll hear, that moves …

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The Evolution of CWD Sampling Technology with Scientists from the Pennsylvania Wildlife Futures Program 54:03

6M ago54:03

54:03

Admittedly, it’s not a lot of fun to talk about chronic wasting disease (CWD) and its negative impact on deer populations, hunting, and overall wildlife conservation. That doesn’t mean there are no bright spots, however, and our guests on this episode provide some hope in the form of improved testing methodologies to detect the disease. Our hosts a…

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No-Till Drills and Crimpers for Food Plotting with Paul Hollis of PH Outdoors 52:41

7M ago52:41

52:41

There are many effective ways to plant a food plot but two particular approaches, no-till planting and crimping, continue to gain popularity. In this episode, Paul Hollis, owner of PH Outdoors, joined Nick and The Doctor to talk about these techniques and their benefits. Paul also discussed in detail the no-till planters and crimpers his company ma…

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Managing Deer and Helping Young People with Former New England Patriot Matt Light 43:09

7M ago43:09

43:09

Matt Light played in the NFL for 11 years for the New England Patriots and while there won three Super Bowls, nine division championships, and five conference championships. He played left tackle and protected Tom Brady’s blind side for more than a decade after having done the same for Drew Brees while playing at Purdue in college. While his succes…

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Fighting the Anti-Hunters with Brian Lynn of Sportsmen's Alliance 48:22

8M ago48:22

48:22

The attacks by anti-hunters and animal welfare groups against sportsmen are constant. While groups like the National Deer Association (NDA) and our many conservation partners are working daily to implement conservation measures and policies that benefit fish and wildlife, others are working directly against the effort to put an end to hunting, trap…

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First Thought Backstage: Life & Times of Michael K 40:09

8M ago40:09

40:09

Welcome to First Thought Backstage with Galway International Arts Festival, a series where we sit down with theatre-makers from GIAF 2023 to discuss the making of their shows. Life & Times of Michael K, is a hugely ambitious theatrical staging of Nobel Prize-winning author J.M. Coetzee’s novel which combines puppetry, performance, film and evocativ…

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A Day in the Life of a Wildlife Health Technician with Ian Gereg of Penn Vet 53:24

8M ago53:24

53:24

Did you know there are wildlife health professionals scattered across the country working day and night to keep animals and people safe from wildlife-borne diseases? These good people are truly working on the front lines of wildlife management and it’s likely most people have no idea that it’s happening. That’s why we invited Wildlife Health Techni…

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Aging Your Deer Under a Microscope with Heather Stevens of DeerAge.com 58:33

9M ago58:33

58:33

While assessing tooth replacement and tooth wear can be an effective way to age deer to a certain age, or at least get you close, there’s no more accurate way than having a tooth analyzed under a microscope using the cementum annuli technique. Our guest in this episode is Heather Stevens, owner of Wildlife Analytical Laboratories and founder of dee…

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First Thought Backstage: The Pulse 24:02

9M ago24:02

24:02

Welcome to First Thought Backstage with Galway International Arts Festival, a series where we sit down with theatre-makers from GIAF 2023 to discuss the making of their shows. The Pulse by Gravity & Other Myths is a hugely ambitious and monumental work of scale that unites audience, acrobat and choir into a single mesmerising organism. A shimmering…

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First Thought Backstage: Volcano 24:18

9M ago24:18

24:18

Welcome to First Thought Backstage with Galway International Arts Festival, a series where we sit down with theatre-makers from GIAF 2023 to discuss the making of their shows. In this post-show talk Ian Walsh, lecturer at the University of Galway, sits down with Luke Murphy and Will Thompson to dive deeper into the (out of this) world of ideas that…

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The Story of Jason Thomas’s Potential Record Breaking Ohio Buck 1:10:07

9M ago1:10:07

1:10:07

It wasn’t long after Ohio hunter Jason Thomas walked up on his buck of a lifetime that word started getting out that a potential new Ohio typical record may have fallen. A few weeks later a MeatEater headline read, “Ohio Hunter Kills One of World’s Biggest Whitetails,” and Outdoor Life followed with “Ohio Crossbow Hunter Stalks into Position on a B…

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Filling Your Deer Tags in the Winter Season with Mark Kenyon 55:34

10M ago55:34

55:34

The winter deer season is here! After weeks of being pursued by hunters, starting with archery equipment and eventually firearms, deer are more cautious than ever, making it even more challenging to get into shooting range. Difficult doesn’t mean impossible though, and in this episode, Nick and The Doctor invited Mark Kenyon of MeatEater and the Wi…

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Vinyl Hours with Robert Forster 58:44

10M ago58:44

58:44

Vinyl Hours is a series of talks with music aficionados in conversation with music maestro Tiernan Henry. On this episode Tiernan sits down with Robert Forster. Robert Forster is one of Australia’s most literate songwriters, with a solo repertoire drawn from a deep well of ideas and imagery, delivered in a conversational tone and impossible beautif…

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Life as an Outdoors Industry Cameraman and Content Creator with Dylan Lenz 57:09

10M ago57:09

57:09

Many people watch outdoors television and dream about working in the content creation side of the industry. It’s a question we’re asked about often, so we invited videographer and photographer Dylan Lenz to the podcast to talk about what it takes to be successful in outdoors television and content creation. Dylan’s primary project is creating conte…

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College Football’s National Champions Are Winning in the Outdoors Too with Georgia Bulldog Cade Brock 46:45

11M ago46:45

46:45

As if the time involved in being successful in the classroom and performing at the highest level of college football isn’t demanding enough, Cade Brock and a few of his teammates are making a difference by introducing non-hunting and fishing teammates to the outdoors. They founded DGD Outdoors, eventually incorporating it as a non-profit, and now t…

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Very Special Missouri Field to Fork Events for Senior Citizens 1:03:32

11M ago1:03:32

1:03:32

The National Deer Association recently teamed up with Baptist Homes & Healthcare Ministries to put on some very special Field to Fork programs for the senior residents of the Baptist Home of Arcadia Valley in Ironton, Missouri and the Baptist Home Ozark in Ozark, Missouri. In Ironton, five “reactivated” hunters were given the opportunity to go out …

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Vinyl Hours with Elaine Mai 38:38

12M ago38:38

38:38

Vinyl Hours is a series of talks with music aficionados in conversation with music maestro Tiernan Henry. On this episode Tiernan sits down with Irish Electronic powerhouse Elaine Mai. Elaine Mai has captivated fans and critics alike with her mesmerising performances and unique blend of emotive dance music and in this episode she shares the music t…

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Rut Hunting Tactics With Josh Honeycutt 1:10:04

12M ago1:10:04

1:10:04

It’s that magical time of year in the deer woods; the rut! For most hunters, this is the time of year that the day-to-day gets set aside for some time on the stand so in this episode we’re talking with outdoor communicator and veteran whitetail hunter Josh Honeycutt about strategies that we hope can help you be successful. Josh also shares the stor…

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What You Should Be Doing Right Now to Punch Your Deer Tags 56:23

12M ago56:23

56:23

After the excitement from the first few days of deer season wears off, many hunters get frustrated during the early part of the pre-rut for a number of reasons, ranging from lack of deer sightings to warm temperatures to the perception of an October lull. In this episode, Nick and The Doctor share their personal tactics for filling tags during the …

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Vinyl Hours with DJ Fitchie of Fat Freddy Drops 38:47

1y ago38:47

38:47

Vinyl Hours is a series of talks with music aficionados in conversation with music maestro Tiernan Henry. On this episode Tiernan sits down with New Zealander DJ Fitchie, AKA Mu, of Fat Freddy Drops ahead of his performance at the Heineken Big Top. Recorded live at Galway International Arts Festival 2023. Listen along to DJ Mu's playlist: https://o…

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Extreme Scent Control With Jake Ehlinger 1:06:32

1y ago1:06:32

1:06:32

When you ask most hunters who have successfully gotten close to mature deer what their number one priority is when heading to the woods, they’ll tell you scent control and hunting in the right wind conditions. You could be hunting the best spot in the country with mature bucks everywhere, but if you don’t control your scent, it won’t matter. A whit…

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Drone Deer Recovery With Mike Yoder 57:41

1y ago57:41

57:41

If you’ve been hunting for more than a few years, you’ve undoubtedly shot a deer that didn’t go down immediately, necessitating a tracking endeavor. With any luck, the tracking job is short, and your deer is recovered quickly. In some cases, though, it may take longer than anticipated and in the worst cases, you find yourself scratching your head w…

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The Art of Broadhead Sharpening with Ron Swartz 1:03:37

1y ago1:03:37

1:03:37

Archery seasons are open in several states with many more to start within the next few weeks so now is the time to make sure all of your gear is in order. Often forgotten in the process of preparing for the season is making sure your broadheads are razor sharp. Being a consistently good sharpener is part skill and part science and expert sharpener …

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Working to Resolve Hound and Deer Hunting Conflicts With Chris Powell 1:09:50

1y ago1:09:50

1:09:50

We are often contacted by deer hunters who own and manage land in states that allow hunting deer with the use of hounds about conflicts when hounds enter their private property. NDA does not have a policy opposing hunting deer with the use of hounds but instead relies on state wildlife management agencies to handle decisions related to method of pu…

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How to Purchase a Suppressor for Hunting and Why You Should (Where Legal) 59:54

1y ago59:54

59:54

There are many benefits to shooting suppressed rifles on the range as well as in the deer woods, and the process for purchasing a suppressor isn’t as difficult as you might think. Silencer Central offers a one-stop shop for buying suppressors and painlessly going through the process of obtaining and legally owning one. Nick and The Doctor are joine…

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Hunting Gear Discussion With Jason Nickerson and Zack Smith of American Outdoor Brands 1:10:02

1y ago1:10:02

1:10:02

American Outdoor Brands is home to some of the most recognizable brands in the hunting industry, and among the most popular are BOG and Schrade. It’s getting to be that time of year when going over hunting gear and deciding what you’ll need for the coming season is important, so Nick and The Doctor invited Jason Nickerson and Zack Smith on the show…

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GIAF23: David Mach and The Oligarch’s Nightmare 7:28

1y ago7:28

7:28

An official companion to David Mach's The Oligarch’s Nightmare at the festival gallery. The Festival Gallery is presented in association with The Dean, Galway, who also provided support for this podcast. This podcast was produced by Andy Gaffney, The Shift Podcast Network.By Galway International Arts Festival

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Mark Kenyon on MeatEater’s Working for Wildlife Tour and How You Can Attend 1:16:59

1+ y ago1:16:59

1:16:59

The MeatEater Working for Wildlife Tour brings attention to the critical work hunters and anglers are doing to create, conserve, and restore wildlife habitat through volunteer on-the-ground projects. These events include everything from creating brush piles, wildlife openings and early successional habitat, to cleaning up debris on public lands, im…

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What Visits a Deer Gut Pile? With Dr. Ellen Candler of the Offal Wildlife Watching Project 1:00:53

1+ y ago1:00:53

1:00:53

Have you ever wondered how much leaving your deer’s gut pile behind benefits other wildlife, or how many different critters visit it for an opportunistic snack? The Offal Wildlife Watching Project was designed to answer those questions and much more. It is a research and citizen science project aimed at better understanding the scavenging of deer g…

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Celebrating 50 Episodes of the Coffee and Deer Podcast With Lindsay Thomas Jr. 1:11:34

1+ y ago1:11:34

1:11:34

The Coffee and Deer podcast has reached a milestone! Believe it or not, this is the 50thepisode and Nick and The Doctor are celebrating by talking with the show’s first-ever guest, Lindsay Thomas, Jr. Lindsay is NDA’s long-time Chief Communications Officer and was the one who originally conceived of the idea that NDA could have two podcasts. Now th…

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The Importance of NDA Volunteers and How to Get Involved at the Local Level With Kristen Giger 1:00:17

1+ y ago1:00:17

1:00:17

The National Deer Association is blessed with dedicated volunteers and Branch leaders that help deliver our mission to serve as the guardian for wild deer, habit, and hunting. Still, most of our members are not active in a Branch or are unaware of the opportunities to support NDA beyond getting their annual membership. Kristen Giger is NDA’s Direct…

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Using Dogs to Detect CWD With Brenna Babiy of Penn Vet’s Wildlife Futures Program 1:25:41

1+ y ago1:25:41

1:25:41

Dogs are remarkable. They’re much more than just "man’s best friend." When trained, dogs can help humans with a long list of tasks ranging from finding bombs and drugs to searching for lost people, detecting low blood sugar and other health concerns, and much more. Also on the list is detecting wildlife diseases including chronic wasting disease (C…

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Connecting Hunters and Landowners With LandTrust CEO Nic Decastro 1:12:54

1+ y ago1:12:54

1:12:54

Let’s face it. Most people don’t enjoy knocking on doors to seek hunting or fishing permission. Not only is it awkward for the asker, but it’s also a disruption to the landowner and sometimes an unwelcome one. While it can work and many are still successful using this tactic, it’s not ideal for most. This is where LandTrust comes in. LandTrust was …

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Improve Your Deer Hunting By Starting a Wildlife Cooperative With NDA’s Cheyne Matzenbacher 1:06:30

1+ y ago1:06:30

1:06:30

Do you feel that deer management only extends to your boundary line? Or, that what occurs beyond the border has traditionally been looked upon as the wild west? Wildlife Cooperatives (Co-ops) are changing that mindset. A Wildlife Co-op is comprised of neighboring landowners and/or hunters working toward common interests. NDA has long recognized the…

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Dave Maas Talks Deer Hunting, His Writing Career, and Becoming an Outdoor Writer 1:22:13

1+ y ago1:22:13

1:22:13

It’s hard to beat a good, old deer hunting story. Imagine sitting around a campfire with the drink of your choice in hand as you listen to this podcast episode with our guest, outdoor writer Dave Maas. Dave is the editor of Bowhunting World and Archery Business magazines for Grand View Outdoors, and he joins the show to talk about his profession an…

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Choosing the Perfect Hunting Pack With Zach Scheidegger and Joe Schroeder of ALPS Outdoorz 1:00:15

1+ y ago1:00:15

1:00:15

In this episode of the Coffee and Deer podcast, we're talking hunting packs and what to look for when buying a pack to match your hunting needs. Nick and The Doctor talk with Zach Scheidegger and Joe Schroeder of ALPS OutdoorZ, both experienced hunters and pack experts. They cover everything from various types of packs to how to know how much weigh…

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