Best Rod Cate Podcasts (2024)

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E324: Good Turkey Hunting! (Single Season Slam?) 51:04

5d ago51:04

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The Element Podcast powered by FIRST LITE On this episode Tyler Jones And K.C. Smith talk about how their Texas turkey hunts went and what it's like to experience "Good Turkey Hunting". They also go into depth on the tactics they used to get close to some Texas Rios. Check below to see everything Jesse And Tyler have going on! Thanks for listening!…

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E323: Texas Turkey Camp W/ Jesse Griffiths & Tyler Vanderkolk (Turkey Hunting, The Turkey Book, And Archery Country) 46:15

11d ago46:15

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The Element Podcast powered by FIRST LITE On this episode Tyler Jones And K.C. Smith are riding along with Tyler Vanderkolk and James Beard award winning chef Jesse Griffiths. They talk about Jesse's new book "The Turkey Book" along with everything to do with Tyler's bow shop "Archery Country". They also discuss the Texas hill country and hunting a…

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E322: Hunting Iguanas in Florida! (Air Rifles, Florida Keys Fishing, Barracuda on a Fly Rod???) 1:12:42

15d ago1:12:42

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The Element Podcast powered by FIRST LITE On this episode Tyler Jones And K.C. Smith are riding along with Brian Bostick and Eric Gentry. They talk about their most recent hunt in Florida. The Invasive Iguana is found in a lot of places on the Atlantic side of Florida. The Element got their hands on some Air Rifles and learned about the habitat of …

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E321: Everything Florida With Matt Cates (Gator Hunting, Outfitting Stories, And Osceola Turkey's) 39:54

22d ago39:54

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The Element Podcast powered by FIRST LITE On this episode Tyler Jones And K.C. Smith talk about a recent fishing trip they took with the crew to target Crappie and Sand Bass. They talk some of their favorite tricks and tactics for targeting sand bass.They also talk some newly learned lessons from the trip including how they found their exact honey …

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E:320 The Best Fishing Trip Of The Year! (Big Sand Bass, Pop's Boat, And Jigging,Spinning Lures) 29:12

1M ago29:12

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The Element Podcast powered by FIRST LITE On this episode Tyler Jones And K.C. Smith talk about a recent fishing trip they took with the crew to target Crappie and Sand Bass. They talk some of their favorite tricks and tactics for targeting sand bass.They also talk some newly learned lessons from the trip including how they found their exact honey …

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E:319 The Lake Fork Pod (Lunkers, Live Scope, And Bassmasters) 1:10:04

1M ago1:10:04

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The Element Podcast powered by FIRST LITE On this episode Tyler Jones And K.C. Smith talk about their home Lake, The World renowned Lake Fork.They talk about the vast history of world records and the bass craze of the 90's. They also get into the touchy subject of live scope, and how technology is affecting the outdoors.Thanks for listening, for th…

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E318: Bow Hunting Axis Deer with Janis Putelis (Ground Blinds, Spot & Stalk, Water Holes, Whitetail vs. Axis) 56:25

2M ago56:25

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The Element Podcast powered by FIRST LITE We just returned from our Axis Deer Hunt with Janis Putelis and we have some stories! We talk about our trip and the fun times we had chasing these critters across the rocky prickly pear fields. We saw exotics from axis deer to black bucks and even a few oryx. We talk about why axis deer are becoming our fa…

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Cancer Sucks with Michelle Rapkin 25:25

1M ago25:25

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In this week’s episode, we learn the story of Michelle Rapkin. Michelle is a three time cancer survivor who was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma for the first time in 2000. She tells her story of battling cancer and navigating her life through this time. Throughout it all, she balanced her career in the publishing industry, self-care, and pers…

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E:317 100K Subscribers! ( A Look Back At Some Of The Best Hunting Moments) 1:42:33

2M ago1:42:33

1:42:33

The Element Podcast powered by FIRST LITE On this episode, Tyler Jones, K.C. Smith, Eric Gentry and Greg Latham take a look back at some of the best hunting moments from the past few years. From when the Element first started back in 2016 all the way to the 2023 hunting season. They discuss what hunts and what videos helped get The Element channel …

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Examine Your Purpose with Jacki Semerau Tait 25:01

2M ago25:01

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In this week’s episode, we learn the story of Jacki Semerau Tait. Jacki was a real estate agent when the great recession hit. She lost all of her sources of income, couldn’t pay her mortgage, and she and her two daughters had to move back into her parents house. It got worse from there. She tells her story about how she had only 4 one dollar bills …

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The Ability To Adapt with Coach Tim Weaver 30:38

2M ago30:38

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In this week's episode, we learn the story of Coach Tim Weaver. Coach Weaver has been a football coach at the college level for over 30 years, consisting of seven different college jobs. He's presently the defensive coordinator at Brown University. He gives great life advice based upon his years of working in a profession with constant uncertainty.…

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E:316 How Tough Is It To Find A Lease (Hog Hunting, Ai, Gen Z, And Boomers) 52:11

2M ago52:11

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The Element Podcast powered by FIRST LITE On this episode Tyler Jones and K.C Smith talk about what they are up to. They Discuss why it is that lease prices are skyrocketing, and if it's worth paying for one. They also fun with the idea of Artificial Intelligence. They also learn about generations and when exactly each started. As you can tell its …

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Seeing The Light With Theresa Contaxis 27:04

2M ago27:04

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In this week’s episode, we learn the story of Theresa Contaxis. Theresa had a tough childhood where she was bullied and, as an adult, had feelings of anger, jealousy, and insecurity. After the birth of her third child, she became extremely depressed and was determined to overcome it and begin living her best life. She tells the story about her jour…

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Making A Difference With Olivier Charles 23:10

2M ago23:10

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In this week’s episode, we learn the story of Olivier Charles. When Olivier was 10 years old, his family fled Haiti on a boat that was barely seaworthy. They eventually made it to the United States. He tells his story of navigating life and eventually rising to the position of President of Bishop State Community College in Mobile, Alabama. Key Epis…

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E:315 Hog Hunting Is Hard! ( How To Can Meat, Recent Hog Hunts, And Upcoming Videos) 41:38

3M ago41:38

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The Element Podcast powered by FIRST LITE On this episode Tyler Jones and K.C Smith talk about what they are up to, how post season hog hunting and can be difficult, and just how to get hogs on the ground. They also talk their recent journey of canning and processing meat in a more sustainable way. Thanks for listening! For the best gear made with …

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Living A Life Of Purpose With Gerald Jones 26:27

3M ago26:27

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In this week’s episode, we learn the story of Gerald Jones. At age 25, Gerald had testicular cancer that was misdiagnosed for a year. By the time the correct diagnoses was made, the cancer had spread and Gerald had a mass on his aorta. He had surgery, chemo and now, over 35 years later, he tells his story of faith and gives great advice and life le…

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E314: YouTube Live Q&A (Live Questions From Fans | Hunting | Fishing | Saddle Setups) 1:26:28

3M ago1:26:28

1:26:28

The Element Podcast powered by FIRST LITE On This Episode, Tyler Jones & K.C. Smith go live on YouTube and take questions from fans. They answer questions from hunting to fishing. They talk about bows and saddle setups in this podcast and a whole lot more. If you like this style of podcast, let us know and we will do more of these in the future! Th…

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Find Your Solution with Brad Schaeffer 37:00

3M ago37:00

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In this week’s episode, we learn the story of Brad Schaeffer. Just after his 16th birthday, Brad’s father, a Korean War Veteran, committed suicide. Brad talks about the loss of his father, how it affected him and how it prepared him for life and his career. Brad was a trader on the iconic commodities exchange trading floors and talks about that exp…

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E313: Big Public Land Buck Down! (College Football, Meat Processing, Cooking, And Big Buck Stories) 1:16:44

3M ago1:16:44

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The Element Podcast powered by FIRST LITE On This Episode, Tyler Jones & K.C. Smith sit down with camera guys Greg Latham and Michael Stoll and talk about their recent hunts. The Whitetail bums have been doing some killing in the late season. This week were going to hear both their stories about hunting the late season in Texas. The guys also talk …

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Small Victories With Spinal Cord Injury Survivor Aaron Payne 28:59

3M ago28:59

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In this week’s episode, we learn the story of Aaron Payne. Aaron suffered a broken neck and spinal cord injury in a diving accident when he was 19 years old. The injury left him with significant paralysis, and he is wheelchair-bound. He’s 37 years old, has a great job, and has lived a productive life. He tells his story of continuing to move forwar…

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E312: The Most Important Thing to Remember While Hunting Hogs (Hog SZN Success and January Topics) 40:22

3M ago40:22

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The Element Podcast powered by FIRST LITE On This Episode, Tyler Jones & K.C. Smith sit down on the Blue Nebraska Furniture couch and talk about their recent adventure out hog hunting East Texas. As things start to slow down before Turkey season and fishing ramps up, we like to do some hog hunting around the area and harvest the meat! We talk about…

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E311: Dramatic Ending to K.C.'s 2023 Year (Rifle Hunt, Rattling in Bucks, Making Memories) 1:20:36

4M ago1:20:36

1:20:36

The Element Podcast powered by FIRST LITE On This Episode, Tyler Jones & K.C. Smith sit down on the blue couch after Christmas and talk about the trip they had before the holiday season. K.C. brought his grandpa's old gun and was able to make a memory he will never forget. 2023 has been an amazing year and we thank all of you who have came along fo…

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Betting On Yourself: Christina Cook’s Triumph Over Gambling Addiction 29:35

4M ago29:35

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In this episode, we learn the story of Christina Cook. Christina is a former gambling addict. She now is over 1000 days without making any bets. She tells her story of becoming an addict, hitting rock bottom and her recovery. When we think of gambling addicts, we typically think of men. Christina’s story enlightens us on gambling addiction from a f…

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E310: Bow Hunting Deer in Oklahoma and Arkansas (Hunting Pressure, Struggle Bus, Good Opportunity Missed) 1:03:30

4M ago1:03:30

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The Element Podcast powered by FIRST LITE On This Episode, Tyler Jones & K.C. Smith talk about some recent hunts in Oklahoma and Arkansas. The hunting has been tough lately as we struggled to come up with anything good. Tyler tells a story about one good encounter he had in Arkansas but other than that the boys rode the struggle bus to close out No…

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"Whitetail Bums" Ep - 04: Meant To Be | CRAZY Muzzleloader Buck Story!! (Chris Carter Illinois Private Land Journey) 46:27

4M ago46:27

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The Element Podcast powered by FIRST LITE Welcome to WHITETAIL BUMS! Your favorite behind the scenes, cameraman podcast in the outdoor world. Your hosts Eric Gentry, Michael Stoll, and Greg Latham share their experiences behind the lens and share life around filming Tyler Jones and K.C. Smith hunt deer across the country. This week we have Chris Ca…

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E309: Giant Kansas Buck (K.C.'s Buck of a lifetime) 1:01:45

4M ago1:01:45

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On this episode, Tyler Jones & K.C. Smith are telling more big buck stories! The rut was in full swing in Kansas, and K.C. shot what might be the biggest buck of his life! Tyler and K.C. break it down and go into detail on this wild hunt For the best gear made with the serious hunter in mind, get you some First Lite Gear Go Subscribe to The Element…

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Control What You Can Control with Jordan Patterson 32:09

4M ago32:09

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In this episode, we learn the story of Jordan Patterson. Jordan played seven years as a professional baseball player, mainly grinding it out in the minors with a brief stint in the major leagues with the Colorado Rockies. In 2020, he realized it was time for a new career and is now finishing his 3rd year of law school. He tells his story of the ups…

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E308: Everything Rifle Season ( Firearms, Ammo, And Overall Hunting With A Rifle) 50:32

4M ago50:32

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The Element Podcast powered by FIRST LITE On This Episode, Tyler Jones & K.C. Smith talk with Eric Gentry and discuss what goes into rifle hunting. They discuss what type of rifles they prefer along with ammo. They also talk what seasons they are looking to hunt in the future and everything it takes to hunt to get out and hunt with a rifle. For the…

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Unlocking Life Lessons with Judge John England Jr. 33:56

4M ago33:56

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In this week's episode, we learn the story of The Honorable John England, Jr. Judge England, a retired circuit court judge and former Alabama Supreme Court Justice. He was a student at Tuskegee University during the height of the Civil Rights Movement. He was in the first class of African Americans admitted to the University of Alabama Law School. …

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WHITETAIL BUMS - Ep. 3: Tyler Jones Becomes A Bum (Greg's November Success, Picking The Right Tree, Self Filming Struggles) 33:50

5M ago33:50

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The Element Podcast powered by FIRST LITE Welcome to WHITETAIL BUMS! Your favorite behind the scenes, cameraman podcast in the outdoor world. Your host Eric Gentry and Michael Stoll have a very special guest/host today, Tyler Jones joins us for a little whitetail deer hunting talk. Later in the podcast, our other bum brother Greg Latham takes Tyler…

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Turning Tragedy into Triumph 28:24

5M ago28:24

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In this week's episode, we learn the story of Brett Horn. Brett lost his 2-year-old son Charlie when he was crushed by a dresser that tipped over and fell on him. Brett turned his grief into something positive. He has successfully advocated for legislation requiring furniture to meet tip-over standards. He was also instrumental in creating Charlie'…

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E307: Kansas Buck Stories (Hunting The Rut, Spot and Stalk Tactics, & Giant Bucks!) 58:12

5M ago58:12

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The Element Podcast powered by FIRST LITE On This Episode, Tyler Jones & K.C. Smith talk about their recent trips to Kansas where they were able to get on some giant bucks! The guys talk about dealing with hot temperatures and untimely cold fronts. Tyler & K.C. breakdown how they were able to find success during the rut, with less than ideal condit…

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E306: K.C.’s South Dakota Buck (Battling The Cold, Keeping A PMA, And Running Down Big Bucks) 54:03

5M ago54:03

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The Element Podcast powered by FIRST LITE On This Episode, Tyler Jones & K.C. Smith talk KC’s recent trip to South Dakota to take advantage of a cold front that swept the country. He talks about dealing with temperatures in the teens and bucks not quite in the rut. He also talks about arrow setups and what he’s thinking of his current setup. For th…

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E305: Late Rut Q&A (Rubs VS Scrapes, Where To Hunt, And Saddle Setups) 1:02:18

5M ago1:02:18

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The Element Podcast powered by FIRST LITE On This Episode, Tyler Jones & K.C. Smith are joined by Eric Gentry on the third of our Rut Q&A series to answer all of your questions! On this one they talk everything deer rut. They talk tactics and how to attack those with topographical features. They also talk getting in a tree and how to stay organized…

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E304: Mid November Rut Q&A (Buck Movement & Rut Tactics) 1:07:10

5M ago1:07:10

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The Element Podcast powered by FIRST LITE On This Episode, Tyler Jones & K.C. Smith are joined by Eric Gentry on the third of our Rut Q&A series to answer all of your questions! On this one, they discuss rut tactics and what you should do in order to catch up to those cruising bucks! For the best gear made with the serious hunter in mind, get you s…

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Whitetail Bums- Ep.2: Late October Hunting Stories And Tips For Self Filming A Hunt 40:06

5M ago40:06

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he Element Podcast powered by FIRST LITE This is a BRAND NEW SERIES we are starting with our camera crew. Eric Gentry, Michael Stoll, and Greg Latham host this brand new serie and they will be talking about behind the scenes stories, what it's like filming in the industry and what makes the job fullfilling and fun. In this episode Eric and Michael …

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E303: Early November Q&A( Hunting Consitant Weather, Saddle Set Ups, And The Art Of The Draw) 1:14:17

6M ago1:14:17

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The Element Podcast powered by FIRST LITE On this episode Tyler and K.C. are joined by Eric Gentry on the second of our Rut Q&A series to answer all your questions! On this one they discuss how to approach consitant weather, what saddles the guys run, favorite terrain features and a whole lot more. Tyler's GIANT Nebraska Buck! For the best gear mad…

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E:302 Rut Q&A ( Bow Hunting Scrapes, Dealing With Other Hunters, And How To Weather The Cold) 1:03:08

6M ago1:03:08

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The Element Podcast powered by FIRST LITE On this episode Tyler and K.C. are joined by Eric Gentry to discuss all your questions about bowhunting the rut. They discuss how to hunt scrapes, how to properly layer in the cold and much more! Deer hunting the rut is still deer hunting and nothing is given. You won't want to miss this episode where they …

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E301: A Giant Texas Buck Goes Down on Public! (October Deer Strategies, Cold Fronts, Expanded Rut Dates?) 51:25

6M ago51:25

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The Element Podcast powered by FIRST LITE On this episode Tyler and K.C. tell the story of Tyler's TOAD Texas Public Land Buck. They go into detail on the strategy of the hunt; perfect timing, whitetail rut stages, deer behavior, hunting food sources, etc. The fellas also hype about their Texas deer lease and what the future holds for the 2023 deer…

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Whitetail Bums - Ep. 1: Camera Crew Stories (BRAND NEW SERIES, The Element Behind The Scenes) 35:42

6M ago35:42

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The Element Podcast powered by FIRST LITE This is a BRAND NEW SERIES we are starting with our camera crew. Eric Gentry, Michael Stoll, and Greg Latham host this brand new serie and they will be talking about behind the scenes stories, what it's like filming in the industry and what makes the job fullfilling and fun. Send in your questions about the…

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E300: South Dakota Trip Recap ( Big Bucks, Landmark Trees, Cold Fronts And Tough Access) 57:53

6M ago57:53

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The Element Podcast powered by FIRST LITE On this episode Tyler and K.C. recap the element favorite annual South Dakota trip. They talk everything pre-rut including scrapes, rubs, pre season scouting, and redneck theories creating from years of hunting big bucks. They also talk how warm weather and cold fronts affected our success in finding and hu…

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E299: October Q&A (Map Scouting, Hunting Big Timber, Saddle Setups And Nebraska Recap) 1:26:37

6M ago1:26:37

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The Element Podcast powered by FIRST LITE On this episode Tyler and K.C. answer YOUR questions about early season deer hunting. They talk about what you need for your mobile whitetail set up, how to use OnX to set up on preferred topographical features and much more! They also recap their second September Nebraska double in the past two years and t…

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E298: New Mexico Elk Bow Hunting Recap (Close Encounters, Colorado vs. New Mexico, Bugle Fest) 1:03:48

7M ago1:03:48

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The Element Podcast powered by FIRST LITE In this episode Tyler Jones and K.C. Smith talk about K.C.'s latest trip to New Mexico. K.C. recaps his time in New Mexico bow hunting Elk on public land. He talks about the close encounters they had and discuss previous years and what they have learned over the years. Hear about the bugle rage and the exci…

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E297: The Highs And Lows Of New Mexico Mule Deer Hunting (Truck Problems, Glassing, Big Bucks, And Eliminating Ground) 1:07:31

7M ago1:07:31

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The Element Podcast powered by FIRST LITE In this episode Tyler Jones and K.C. Smith are joined by Greg Latham and Michael Stoll to talk their recent archery mule deer hunt. They talk spot and stalk, glassing, and eliminating ground. With both Michael And Greg being new to Mule Deer they tell the tactics that lead to their success. For the best gea…

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E296: Early Season Deer Hunting Prep (How To Use Feeders, Moultrie Cell Cams, Early Season Q & A) 1:16:40

7M ago1:16:40

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The Element Podcast powered by FIRST LITE In this episode, Tyler Jones and K.C. Smith are in the Buck Truck heading back home to Texas from their favorite play to hunt whitetail deer, Kansas. They talk about their early season prep work out in Kansas and start hyping over the upcoming deer hunting season. They then jump into some left over question…

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E295: Early Season Deer Hunting Q & A (Morning Hunts, Trail Cams, Scouting New Property, Water or Pinch?) 1:13:22

7M ago1:13:22

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The Element Podcast powered by FIRST LITE In this episode, Tyler Jones and K.C. Smith delve into the world of early season deer hunting, providing valuable tips and insights for both novice and experienced hunters. Join us as we discuss the intricacies of whitetail deer bow hunting on public land, uncovering strategies that will greatly enhance you…

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E294: Evaluating Archery Setups (Post Antelope Hunt Lessons, Range Accuracy, Bow Selection, Western vs. Whitetail) 54:32

8M ago54:32

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The Element Podcast powered by FIRST LITE On this episode, Tyler Jones, K.C. Smith discuss their recent archery hunt for pronghorn (also called antelope) in New Mexico. They talk about the challenges of hunting these fast-moving animals on foot. Both hunters had different arrow setups - Tyler had a faster bow shooting heavier arrows while K.C. had …

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E293: Hunting New Mexico Pronghorn Antelope (Spot and Stalk, Decoys, Sitting Over Water, Light or Heavy Arrows?) 40:15

8M ago40:15

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The Element Podcast powered by FIRST LITE On this episode, Tyler Jones, K.C. Smith, Eric Gentry and the team are out in New Mexico chasing the wild speed goat, Pronghorn Antelope. They discuss their first time hunting these animals and what they are noticing and learning chasing one of the fastest animals in the world. Eric talks about the new Sony…

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E292: Our Biggest Mistakes! What would you do instead? 1:04:25

8M ago1:04:25

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The Element Podcast powered by FIRST LITE On this episode, Tyler Jones, and K.C. Smith discuss their biggest mistakes while filming hunts. From 350 inch bugling bulls, big Iowa whitetails, and South Dakota bucks to camera equipment malfunctioning there is certainly a couple lessons to take out of this one. For the best gear made with the serious hu…

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E291: HUNT WHITETAIL DEER? What do you wear? (Full Kit Breakdown for TREE and GROUND hunting, Epic Alaska Adventure, Texas Coast Fishing, High Country Trout) 1:01:19

9M ago1:01:19

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The Element Podcast powered by FIRST LITE On this episode, Tyler Jones, K.C. Smith, Greg Latham, and Eric Gentry talk about their summer vacations and outdoor activities in lead up to this season! From fishing on the gulf coast to catching halibut up in Alaska! The Element Crew have been busy this summer! For the best gear made with the serious hun…

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