Best Sam Litzinger Podcasts (2024)

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EP. 393: The Art & Grind Of Killing Mature Bucks | Brian Douglas 1:28:09

1d ago1:28:09

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Hey Folks, In this episode I chat with Brian Douglas about the art of killing mature bucks. We cover hunting strategies, dealing with different terrains, and managing hunting pressure. We dive into early season tactics, balancing patience and aggression, and the mental grind of hunting in October and the rut. We also talk about balancing hunting wi…

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EP. 392: The Evolving Landscape of Hunting | Josh Profitt 1:24:05

8d ago1:24:05

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On today's episode, I'm chatting with Josh Profitt about our deer hunting experiences and the impact of life changes on our pursuits. We dive into the grit and determination needed to chase specific deer and the support that keeps us going. We discuss the challenges of hunting thick terrain and dealing with road traffic. Josh shares his experience …

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EP. 391: No Regerts | Greg Litzinger 1:16:49

15d ago1:16:49

1:16:49

Hey folks, we’re back with a fresh episode of the Truth from the Stand deer hunting podcast. In this episode, we tackle balancing work and hunting, share strategies for hunting mountainous terrain, and dive into some personal hunting regrets. We discuss terrain selection, effective trail camera use, and understanding deer behavior, including the ti…

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EP. 390: I Like Big Six And I Cannot Lie | Greg Litzinger 1:38:09

23d ago1:38:09

1:38:09

Hey folks, We’re back with a brand new episode of the Truth from the Stand deer hunting podcast. This time around, I’m joined by my buddy Greg Litzinger to dive into all things hunting and bow shooting. And guess what? This is part one of a two-part series, so there’s even more to come next week. In this episode, Greg talks about his recent hand in…

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EP. 389: Adapting & Creating a Process For Killing Big Deer | Rendell Erik 1:40:01

1M ago1:40:01

1:40:01

On today’s episode, I'm joined by Rendell, and we're diving into our recent hunting adventures across different states. We tackle the challenges of long drives, varying deer populations, and what makes certain states our top picks for hunting. Scouting, finding secondary food sources, and reading historical sign are key topics we cover. Rendell sha…

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EP. 388: Combining Trail Camera Data W/ On-the-Ground Scouting | Ryan Glitsky 1:38:57

1M ago1:38:57

1:38:57

In this chat, Ryan and I dive deep into our trail camera tactics and how we decipher the data for our hunts. With around 30 cameras each, we stress the importance of picking spots with dense cover that make mature bucks feel at home. Our strategy is simple: focus on deer trails, key terrain features, scrapes and transitions. Our talk revolves aroun…

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EP. 387: Increase Your Bowhunting Lethality | Ranch Fairy 1:33:43

2M ago1:33:43

1:33:43

Join me on the Truth From the Stand Podcast as I sit down with Troy Fowler to delve into the heart of bowhunting and arrow dynamics. We're diving deep into the world of hunting experiences, arrow spine, and fine-tuning those crucial shots. Troy drives home the critical nature of arrow flight, spotlighting how using underspined arrows can dramatical…

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EP. 386: The Importance Of Water Access | Sam Ubl | Chase Nation 1:39:58

2M ago1:39:58

1:39:58

Today on the podcast I’m joined by my buddy Sam Ubl. Sam has been hunting public and by permission land, and using water access way before it was “cool.” Sam has a DIY mentality, where there’s a will there’s a way. This approach came from trudging through the swamps of Wisconsin with his dad as a youngster, where sometimes making your own water acc…

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EP. 385: Hunting Hidden Bucks | Hill Country Bucks | Cody Schleich 1:20:37

2M ago1:20:37

1:20:37

Today on the podcast I’m joined by my buddy Cody Schleich. I’m always looking to meet guys who embrace the challenge of hunting big woods and hill country. Cody is one of those guys who is a calculated and aggressive grinder hunting mature bucks in rugged terrain. Hunting mature bucks ithese areas can sometimes feel like finding a needle in a hayst…

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EP. 384: Using Ego To Create Better Hunts | When To Hunt Hot Sign | Tony Peterson 1:40:02

2M ago1:40:02

1:40:02

Today on the podcast I’m joined by my buddy Tony Peterson. In today’s episode we dive into how at times, removing your ego …or adding a little ego can make all the difference in your hunting success. Go overboard and you’ve probably missed something…not enough and you may not take that leap your gut is telling you to that would lead you to killing …

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EP. 383: Becoming A More Efficient Hunter | Dan Johnson 1:43:11

2M ago1:43:11

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Today on the podcast I’m joined by my buddy Dan Johnson. If you’re anything like Dan and I (and all of you out there juggling family, work and other responsibilities), it seems like our time gets more limited every year. Whether by choice or out of necessity, efficiency is the name of the game. Gone are the days of having all the time in the world …

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EP. 382: If You're Hunting Hot Sign, You're A Day Behind | Brandon Barlow 1:32:44

3M ago1:32:44

1:32:44

Today on the podcast I’m joined by my buddy Brandon Barlow. Brandon hunts public and small permission parcels in the south. As a native New Yorker he's had to adapt his hunting approach from relying on the historical calendar dates of good whitetail hunting...to now using long-term data to keep him in the game as his season is much longer. And the …

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EP. 381: Comparison Is The Thief Of Joy | Visualization To Kill Big Deer | Jacob Sklenar 1:35:40

3M ago1:35:40

1:35:40

Today on the podcast I’m joined by my Jacob Sklenar. At face value you meet Jacob and your first thought is that this guy is a detailed and meticulous killer…who finds consistent success by embracing the grind and suck that chasing mature whitetails is. Once you dig a little deeper, you realize Jacob is on a different journey than just killing matu…

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EP. 380: Early & Late Season Success | Narrowing The Window | Michael Varady 1:43:38

3M ago1:43:38

1:43:38

Today on the podcast I’m joined by my buddy Michael Varady. Mike is one of those guys I’ve had the good fortune to meet the past few years. The dude just flat out gets it done in the high pressures state of New Jersey. He was one of my inspirations to begin tinkering with a traditional bow. Like with all die-hard outdoorsman there’s always a season…

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EP. 379: A Drum That Beats In Your Chest | Luke Shimer 1:25:45

3M ago1:25:45

1:25:45

Today on the podcast I’m joined by my buddy Luke Shimer. Luke is one of the best all around outdoorsman and most authentic people I’ve had the good fortune to know. Watching Luke run the in the mountains of Montana is like watching someone breathe…it looks natural and for him sustenance. Whether he’s chasing critters in the mountains or the streams…

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EP. 378: 170 Public Land Monarch | Mountain Buck | Nathan Killen 1:26:48

4M ago1:26:48

1:26:48

Today on the podcast I’m joined by my buddy Nathan Killen. Nathan is one of the best hunters I’ve had the privilege to meet while running this podcast. His hunting is only outdone by the quality person he is. Nathan had a great year fulfilling a Long-time goal of killing a true giant public land monarch in the mountains of Virginia. Bucks like this…

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EP. 377: Simplify Hunting & Find More Success | Trust Your Gut | Tim Bunao 1:43:16

4M ago1:43:16

1:43:16

Today on the podcast I’m joined by my buddy Tim Bunao. Tim and I are birds of a feather in the sense that when we set a goal…there’s no turning back. We both have adopted a similar approach the past few years…and that’s simplifying things, and trusting our gut to find more success. Tim Moved west to expand his hunting opportunities a few years ago……

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EP. 376: Bucks With Wet Feet | Zero Arrow | U.P. Bowhunter 1:18:55

4M ago1:18:55

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Today on the podcast I’m joined by my buddy Todd Freeman. Todd is one of those guys who constantly seeks adventure - whether it’s traveling back to his home state of Michigan to hunt the U.P. or out his back door kayaking into hard to reach place in New Jersey. One thing he’s always looking for are bucks that like wet feet. Aside from that, he’s be…

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EP. 375: Playing With House Money | Travel Hunts | Big Water 1:29:51

4M ago1:29:51

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Today on the podcast I’m joined by my buddy Steve Smallridge. Steve is a die hard outdoorsman , splitting his time mostly between chasing whitetails and duck hunting the big water of Michigan. The traveling whitetail gypsy bug has bitten him and he’s started exploring beyond his home state for the past few seasons …and finding success. He’s also a …

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EP. 374: Looking For A Spiritual Connection | Bushmen Bows 1:38:49

5M ago1:38:49

1:38:49

Today on the podcast I’m joined by my buddy Steve Jewett. Steve is has a been a bowyer for a few decades and is the owner of Bushmen Bows. I’m planning to begin my descent into traditional madness. I wanted to start last year, but a shoulder injury delayed my plans. Now that I’m functional again, I’m ready to make the leap and Steve is helping me g…

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EP. 373: Bird Dogs & Big Bucks | Virginia Quail Hunt 1:20:26

5M ago1:20:26

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Today on the podcast I did something a little different. My buddy Aaron Hepler and I headed south to Virginia to do something I’ve never done before. We went quail hunting with bird dogs with the folks at Cumberland Estate. I’ve hunted rabbits with dogs as a kid, but the only upland bird hunting I’ve ever done was busting brush with the old man cha…

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EP. 372: The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly | 2023 Season Recap | Chad Sylvester 1:22:34

5M ago1:22:34

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Today I’m joined by my buddy Chad Sylvester to do our annual “good, bad, and ugly” episode where we cover the season that was…all the good and all the warts. It’s impossible to lay a foundation for improvement without first examining what you’ve done well, and where you’re falling short. This episode acts as an annual reset for me and helps me take…

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EP. 371: Changing Patterns to Kill Mature Bucks | Mario Trafficante | The Hunting Beast 1:51:49

5M ago1:51:49

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Today I’m joined by my buddy Mario Trafficante from the Hunting Beast. Mario is one of my favorite people to chop it up with. We have a lot in common beyond hunting, and those commonalities bleed into our approaches to hunting. Sometimes things don’t play out like we intend, and the path less traveled is what ultimately fills your tag. Being open t…

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EP. 370: Public Land Pressure & Persistence | Tyrell Roy 1:43:08

6M ago1:43:08

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Today I’m joined by my buddy Tyrell Roy. As many big bucks as Tyrell has on his wall, it’s never about the mount or trophy. It’s always about the experience, the chess match, and challenging himself to be a better hunter. This year he wanted to see if his skills and all the success he’s had in Oklahoma would translate when traveling out of state on…

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EP. 369: Under Pressure | Brandon Lilly 1:31:44

6M ago1:31:44

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Today I’m joined by Brandon Lilly. Brandon knew all too well the pressure to perform from his days as an elite powerlifting athlete. He draws on that experience to keep hunting free of the outside noise or pressure to perform. Doing hard things and reframing success, setting reasonable goals, and humbling yourself is the pathway toward gaining the …

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EP. 368: Shifting Plans To Find Success & Late Season Bow Hunting | Johnny Stewart 1:27:48

6M ago1:27:48

1:27:48

Today I’m joined by my good buddy Johnny Stewart. Johnny is grinding through his late season with a few tags still in his pocket - he’s on his way to Iowa as we speak. He filled 3 buck tags this past October through November in Pennsylvania and West Virginia. The success didn’t come easy. Some of his key spots were burned early in the season betwee…

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EP. 367: Late Season Grind | The Best Worst Season | Greg Litzinger 1:29:21

6M ago1:29:21

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Today I’m joined by my good buddy Greg Litzinger. Greg has had one of his best seasons…and one of his worst at the same time. He’s been in the game, having encounters more times than most in a couple seasons combined. A branch here, a deflected arrow there…and being just a step behind a target deer has been the story of his season. He’s still grind…

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EP. 366: The Nature of The Beast | Jace Allen 1:23:06

6M ago1:23:06

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Today I’m joined by my buddy Jace Allen. Jace is one of those people who is just born to deer hunt and chase mature bucks. He’s as dedicated to his craft as anyone you’ll meet. That doesn’t mean there aren’t hard lessons to learn…even for the most experienced woodsman. Most guys are thrilled to fill a tag no matter how the hunt ends so long as it e…

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EP. 365: Two Bucks, One Week | Jake Hofer | Iowa & Illinois 1:18:35

7M ago1:18:35

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Today I’m joined by my Jake Hofer from Exodus Outdoor Gear. Jake is one of my good buddies and one of the best deer hunters I know. The running joke in our friend circle for a long time was if a deer was going to be killed by our group of friends…Jake would be the one to do it. Year after year he fills tags on mature bucks. This year He drew a cove…

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EP. 364: Hunt For Fulfillment & Tags Will Get Filled | Erik Barber 1:50:22

7M ago1:50:22

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Today I’m joined by my buddy Erik Barber. Erik has had a killer fall, filling two archery tags. Funny thing about filling tags early, is you sometimes feel like you’re missing out with so much season left. I don’t think anyone would complain about filling tags early…but there is definitely some fear of missing out, or missing those November sunrise…

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EP. 363: Public Land Booner From The Ground | Season of Redemption 1:20:14

7M ago1:20:14

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Today We’re talking about my recent hunt in Kansas. Three seasons ago I set a goal to kill a Kansas whitetail from the ground. I had a lot of opportunities that I screwed up the previous seasons. Each set up got a little better last year and I really felt this was the year to meet my goal. I wasn’t looking for a giant…when I hunt out of state, my m…

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EP. 362: Uncuffed & Whitetail Adrenaline | Getting Your Passion Back | Jared Scheffler 1:17:40

7M ago1:17:40

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Today I’m joined by my buddy Jared Scheffler of Whitetail Adrenaline. Beyond Jared being a killer with the stick and string, he’s the passion behind Whitetail Adrenaline that brings us, what I consider, to be the hands down best hunting content ever made. Being great at anything comes with a cost. We talk about the cost of perfection and getting yo…

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EP. 361: Putting A Buck In A Boat | Mid-October Mornings 1:16:57

8M ago1:16:57

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Today we’re doing something a little different… I’m turning over the reins of the show to my buddy Aaron Hepler to talk about the filling my PA tag this October. Pulling this buck out with my kayak was something I set as a goal a few years ago when I found this area scouting. I’ve been beaten by two different bucks in this spot the previous two sea…

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EP. 360: One Shot At Redemption | Public Land Booner | Austin Culbertson 1:12:00

8M ago1:12:00

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Today I’m joined by my buddy Austin Culbertson. Austin is one of the killers from Missouri that I’ve come to know over the past few seasons. If you remember the episode he and I did last season, he talked about a buck that got away that was haunting him…a true giant that was living in plain site…but seemed un-killable - then he got his chance and t…

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EP. 359: Gambling Vs. Investing | Tony Peterson 1:40:32

8M ago1:40:32

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Today I’m joined by my buddy Tony Peterson. Tony has been on the show a handful of times and I consider him to be one of the best public land hunters I’ve ever met. More than that, he has a keen ability to observe, gain perspective, articulate complex situations and execute a plan…be it hunting strategy, or life events in general. He chases the exp…

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EP. 358: A Dying Breed of Bowhunter | Cody D'Acquisto 1:19:57

8M ago1:19:57

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Today I’m joined by my buddy Cody D’Acquisto. Over the past few seasons Cody has evolved is approach to bowhunting…switching to traditional archery equipment, he’s always been one for unconventional low stand set ups…no camo and he’s done away with using trail cameras. He’s a dying breed of bowhunter who enjoys the harder things in life…whether it’…

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EP. 357: Not Gonna Waste Time Hunting When I Can Scout | Hunter Hogan 1:38:04

9M ago1:38:04

1:38:04

Today I’m joined by my buddy Hunter Hogan. Hunter, as his name would suggests, was almost destined to be a mature buck killer. At 25 he’s racking up an impressive resume. What’s most impressive is his dedication to his craft…professional archer, and mature buck killer. His life is purpose built to always be in the hunt. He’s recently launched a You…

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EP. 356: Chasing Mature Mountain Bucks | North Idaho | Jake Kremer 1:37:29

9M ago1:37:29

1:37:29

Today I’m joined by my buddy Jake Kremer owner of North Idaho Archery. Jake is an outlier in Idaho. Most folks in the west are die-hard elk hunters. While Jake filled his tag on an Idaho bull this year…he’s admittedly a more die-hard mountain whitetail hunter than an elk hunter. I’ve hunted the area Jake calls home. Rarely do I do an episode where …

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EP. 355: Change Is Inevitable| The Evolving DIY Bowhunter | Eddie Claypool 1:39:11

9M ago1:39:11

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Today I’m joined by my good buddy Eddie Claypool. Eddie has been chasing DIY hunts and animals across the country since the late 70’s. You could say he’s the original DIY bowhunter. He’s lived the hay day of whitetail hunting in the midwest and hunted the best of the west for the better part of 40 years. Even though DIY blood runs through his veins…

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EP. 354: The Truth About Hunting Scrapes | Dr. Bronson Strickland | Deer Research 1:23:36

9M ago1:23:36

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Today I’m joined by my good buddy Dr. Bronson Strickland of Mississippi State University Deer Lab. Dr. Strickland and his team are always performing whitetail research to better understand their worlds - in today’s episode we’re diving into scrape research. What I like most about talking with Dr. Strickland is he can articulate things we may see as…

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EP. 353: Sometimes Survival Is The Best We Can Do | Defeat W/Authenticity | Johnny Utah Mulligan 1:31:01

10M ago1:31:01

1:31:01

Today I’m joined by my buddy Johnny Utah Mulligan. John has been jet setting hunting all over the world since the last time we had a chance to catch up. In addition to his hunting travels he embarked on competing in his first tactical games. If you know John’s background as a former undercover narcotics cop and his love of fitness, then you know th…

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EP. 352: The Hidden Gem Of Maine Island Bucks | Dan Tutor 1:23:47

10M ago1:23:47

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Today I’m joined by my buddy Dan Tutor. Dan hunts the islands off the coast of Maine. I’ve always had an interest in island hunting but two things that held me back was …water access via the sea/bay (seems dicey and borderline stupid for someone who didn’t grow up around the ocean) and giving up a mid west hunt to hunt the north east where they’re …

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EP. 351: Sitka Gear Intercept Collection | Core Merino | Merino vs Synthetic Layers 1:04:48

10M ago1:04:48

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Today I’m joined by my buddy Chris Derrick. Anytime Chris is on you can count on two things…A season is just about to open. And Sitka Gear has recently dropped brand new kit advancing their already bullet proof systems. Over time Sitka has continued to evolve their systems including different applications of Merino Wool. As awesome as Merino wool i…

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EP. 350: Curiosity Kills Bucks | Mario Trafficante | The Hunting Beast 2:09:27

10M ago2:09:27

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Today I’m joined by my buddy Mario Trafficante. Mario and I met and realized we had way more in common than our passion for bowhunting. We both recognize the larger patterns in our lives that complement each other, drives our passion, our curiosity, and at times creativity. If you allow it, hunting can enrich your life beyond the tree stand. And th…

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EP. 349: Hunting Hub Systems | Justin Wright 1:34:15

10M ago1:34:15

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Today I’m joined my buddy Just Wright. Justin cut his teeth in the big woods of Missouri and then moved later in life to moved to an area of MO with more agricultural land. It was those early big woods lessons that built a foundation that allows him to find success in any terrain. Justin is also one of those guys, that if you’re lucky, you have the…

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EP. 348: 2023 Goals, Dreams, and Aspirations | Chad Sylvester 1:16:57

11M ago1:16:57

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Today I’m joined my buddy Chad Sylvester for our annul goals hopes and dreams for the upcoming season. Chads looking to back to back in Idaho…while I’m looking fro the tried times the charm in Kansas. And then We discuss our plans for what we have to look forward to in our own back yards. To listen to the podcast click the purple play button at the…

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EP. 347: A Path Worth Traveling 1:36:23

11M ago1:36:23

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Today I’m joined my buddy Tony Sangialosi of 33OH Archery. Tony and I were introduced by our mutual friends over at Exodus. They thought since we both are obsessed with bowhunting and jiu jitsu that we should meet! Tony’s introduction to the archery world is different from most that I’ve met. He also took it to the next level creating a business bu…

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EP. 346: Hunting The Shifting Phases Of Deer Season | Joe Rentmeester 2:06:25

11M ago2:06:25

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Today I’m joined my buddy Joe Rentmeester. Joe is one of the most detailed hunters I’ve met and usually leads to the demise of a buck he has his sights set on. Today we did something a little different where we walked through each phase of the hunting season to see how Joe would tackle or has tackled hunts throughout the season. Success doesn’t com…

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EP. 345: If I Can See Him, I Can Kill Him | 168 Inch Average Score | Drew Bounds 1:29:23

11M ago1:29:23

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Today I’m joined my buddy Drew Bounds. Drew cut his teeth hunting in the Deep South along the Arkansas/Lousiana border, but his passion takes him across state lines seeking adventure and the mature bucks of the midwest. Drew is on an eight year heater…where he’s filled his out of state tag eight years running. The average score of those eight bucks…

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EP. 344: Early Season Deer Hunting Tactics & Gear In Your Bag 1:01:41

12M ago1:01:41

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Today I’m joined my buddy Greg Litzinger. This is part 2 from our annual summer session where we answer a few listener questions to help you get ready for fall hunts. - thanks for listening! To listen to the podcast click the purple play button at the top of the page. You can also download the podcast via iTunes, Stitcher Radio and Google Play—don’…

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