Best Steve Van Elk Podcasts (2024)

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Inside an Archery Shop 2:16:07

13h ago2:16:07

2:16:07

This week, Scot, from Feathers and Antlers Outdoors, joins the OHP crew for a laid-back chat about his archery shop in Commerce, Georgia. For the past nine years, Scot and his family have been running the shop, offering a wide range of bows, arrows, broadheads, and outdoor gear. The shop’s all about making sure customers feel welcome and have plent…

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Dropping Pins: Logan Karson 1:06:26

1d ago1:06:26

1:06:26

Logan is a Union Lineman who lives in West Virginia. He has hunted since he could walk but has really started to chase mature deer the past three years. He hunts mainly on weekends and has really dived deep into learning and understanding big bucks and their habits. Logan tells a great story about his first and biggest mature buck he killed in 2022…

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Extreme Accountability with Spartan Forge 2:09:50

9d ago2:09:50

2:09:50

In this episode of the Okayest Hunter Podcast, the guys are joined by Bill Thompson from Spartan Forge. They chat about hunting ethics, technology, and business values. Bill shares his journey of developing Spartan Forge, emphasizing the importance of creating tools that enhance hunter autonomy while maintaining transparency and integrity in the bu…

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Dropping Pins: Steve Sherk of Sherk Guide Service 55:46

8d ago55:46

55:46

Steve starts off by talking about his massive trail camera studies he has done over the past 5-6 years which now has 120+ cameras collecting data in the big woods of northern Pennsylvania. Steve has found that across multiple different types of locations such as bedding areas, scrapes, feeding areas, and transitions one thing has been consistent- b…

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What is a Bowyer? 1:33:57

13d ago1:33:57

1:33:57

On this episode of the Okayest Hunter podcast, the crew welcomes Matt Morris, an amateur boyer and avid traditional bow hunter. They start by introducing Matt and his unique hobby of making traditional bows, known as bowery, and delve into his background. Matt shares his journey from hunting with a compound bow to embracing traditional archery. He …

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Dropping Pins: Tony Van Asten 1:03:59

15d ago1:03:59

1:03:59

Former Marine Sniper Tony Van Asten joins the podcast to talk about setting up a leased property to attack a specific buck and the lessons learned along the way. Overlooked buck bedding, wind swirls, and knowing when to shoot before big bucks get your scent. Tony also talks about tactics in hill country and how to use thermals and entry times to in…

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Archery, Arrows, and Broadheads 1:14:48

21d ago1:14:48

1:14:48

In this episode, Jonathan McCormick AKA Red Beard Outdoors shares his inspiration and his focus on outdoor activities. He introduces "Red Beard Outdoors," his podcast that began as an Instagram page to document his adventures with his kids in Utah's incredible public lands. Jonathan loves sharing outdoor experiences and gear reviews, and he's all a…

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Dropping Pins: Brian Douglas of Good Sit Mobile 1:01:09

22d ago1:01:09

1:01:09

Brian joins Derek with an awesome story that draws multiple learning opportunities and links into 3-4 other stories about the same location but affords new and different insights and experiences that tie together very nicely. Along the way, we discuss subtleties of mature buck movements, bedding areas, how bucks use the wind and thermals to travel …

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Whitetail Fever 1:52:24

27d ago1:52:24

1:52:24

This week, Beau Below with Ghost Bucks joins us in the studio as we talk about whitetails, whitetail fever, and random stories. We're getting excited about the upcoming season! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Okayest Podcast Network

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Dropping Pins: Talking with Tim and Cory 55:11

29d ago55:11

55:11

Derek talks to two fellow WI hunters who have been in a group chat about deer hunting together for 5+ years. We start with some initial stories about learning moments in which Cory shares his mock scrape tactics for locating and hunting mature bucks on public land bordering private and a few lessons learned from chasing a true giant. Tim shares a s…

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Dropping Pins: Intro and First Story from Derek 33:03

1M ago33:03

33:03

In this episode, Derek introduces Dropping Pins, where the idea was born and what we hope to provide our listeners. Derek dives into his first story which outlines a very special location in the Northwoods of WI. This location was found by Derek’s father but quickly stolen and told was off limits to everyone except the week of WI gun season. This s…

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Smedium Whitetails 1:46:40

1M ago1:46:40

1:46:40

Our good buddy, Brian Douglas with Good Sit Mobile, comes back on the show to shoot the breeze as we all deal with Whitetail Fever rushing over us now that the Fourth of July has come and gone. This week's episode is full of some good laughs and shitty stories, with a few learning moments and solid takeaways if you're willing to tune into the full …

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Summer Trail Cam Strategies 1:44:20

1M ago1:44:20

1:44:20

Setting trails cams for the "Whitetail Shift" towards the end of August happens now. Tune in this week as we chat trail cam tactics and strategies as the Okayest Hunter crew strategies for the upcoming season. Presented by: https://www.nosler.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Nosler Inc Ammo 1:36:17

2M ago1:36:17

1:36:17

Madi Woodward with Nosler, Inc. joins the show this week to talk about all things ammo and, specifically, Nosler ammo. We cover some basics around ammunition terminology, caller and listener questions, big game hunting, whitetail hunting and some Okayest moments afield. If you're looking to learn more about rifle ammo, this is a great episode for b…

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Building Character in the Outdoors 1:23:40

2M ago1:23:40

1:23:40

John Radzwilla with Hook & Barrel returns to the podcast to chats about building character in the outdoors through adversity. Doing hard things is an important component of building up the outdoor and hunting community. Check out Hook & Barrel Presented by Nosler Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Field & Stream Hunting Stories About Dad’s 1:42:58

2M ago1:42:58

1:42:58

Step back in time and take a trip down memory lane this week as we chat with Sam Holcomb about Field & Stream's return to print just in time for Father's Day! Gift the F&S 1871 Club Membership Enter a story about your Dad or Father Figure to F&S by 6.23.24 Presented by Nosler Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Dialing In Your Bow 1:14:49

2M ago1:14:49

1:14:49

This week's topic revolves around bow tuning, with Greg and Eric discussing the importance of adjusting your bow's rest and sight to fit your shooting style. Greg shares his technical expertise, while Eric adds his Okayest questioning, insights, and personal anecdotes. They also explore the benefits of paper tuning and the challenges of zeroing in …

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The Trail Cam Debate 1:34:01

3M ago1:34:01

1:34:01

To hear what we have in store for the trail cam debate, listen through until the end. On the rest of the episode we chat about turkey hunting season stories and wrap up, hunting with kids, being a dad that hunts, hear from a couple callers about food plots and fawns - then we get into trail cam debates. Presented by Nosler Learn more about your ad …

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Public Land Perspective 1:23:34

3M ago1:23:34

1:23:34

This week we delve into our hunting setups, sharing tips on using climbing sticks, saddles, and camera gear for self-filming hunts. Blake Below joins the conversation, offering insights from his public land hunting experiences and emphasizing the importance of scouting and strategic access. The discussion highlights the challenges and strategies of…

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Doing the Right Thing for the Right Reasons 1:28:37

3M ago1:28:37

1:28:37

A rambling session with guest Shaun Ridder, host of the newest podcast to join the Okayest Podcast Network, Camp Okayest. We chat about old-school hunting shows, the evolution of hunting shows to modern times, and general hunting content. Then, we shift gears to share a few buck encounters and our mobile hunting setups. Presented by https://www.nos…

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Colorado Big Game 1:08:33

3M ago1:08:33

1:08:33

This week, we chatted with our new friend, Nicholas Delprete, with Harnessed Adrenaline, whom Derek met during his recent Texas hog hunt. Nicholas is a guide in Colorado and shares how he became a guide and what it's all about. He also talks about his stance on the legislative changes potentially coming down the pike in CO. We hear some great stori…

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Turkey Choke 1:34:39

4M ago1:34:39

1:34:39

The discussion on turkey choke setups in the podcast episode highlights Greg's preferences and experiences with various chokes for optimizing turkey hunting gear. We discuss the reliability of these setups, sharing anecdotes about their longevity and effectiveness in the field and personal preferences for different types of chokes depending on hunt…

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A Day in the Life of a DNR Warden 1:22:41

4M ago1:22:41

1:22:41

This week, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Conservation Warden Erik Anderson and Bradley Wilson talk about what it means to be a DNR Warden. They take time to answer listener questions, share stories from the line of duty, and bust common myths about DNR Conservation Wardens. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Turkey Season Opener 1:15:39

4M ago1:15:39

1:15:39

In this podcast episode, co-founder of Weathered Oaks Game Calls, Matt Streim returns to share insights about their specialized turkey calls. Despite an Okayest start with some chair adjustments, the conversation quickly turns to the craftsmanship behind Weathered Oaks' products. Matt explains that their calls, which are handcrafted and lathe-spun …

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Hunt. Lift. Eat. 1:17:11

4M ago1:17:11

1:17:11

Luke Cox with Hunt Lift Eat joins the show this week to share his mission and ethos of the Hunt Lift Eat brand and how it all started while he was still on active duty in the United States Army. Of course, we have a few laughs and share why hunting and the community of it all is so important to our heritage as hunters. Learn more about your ad choi…

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Learning to Hunt with Alec Bekkers 1:19:40

5M ago1:19:40

1:19:40

Alec Bekkers with Backcountry Hunters and Anglers, Wisconsin Chapter, joins us this week to talk about the Learn to Hunt program, R3, adult-onset hunting, land locked public land, and his 2023 archery buck. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Okayest Podcast Network

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A modern day hunting pioneer with Jared Scheffler of Whitetail Adrenaline 1:26:59

5M ago1:26:59

1:26:59

Jared Scheffler with Whitetail Adrenaline joins the Okayest Hunter podcast to discuss the genesis of the WA brand and Jared's approach to hunting whitetail across several types of terrain and habitats. Eric and Jared also discuss some of the ego that exists within the hunting community and how important it is to hunt your own hunt. A modern-day Fre…

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Okayest Cook 1:09:44

5M ago1:09:44

1:09:44

The newest podcast in the Okayest Podcast Network family is The Okayest Cook! Tune in as we discuss what it means to be an okay cook and how we can learn to improve our kitchen skills and participate in the shared experience of commensality. www.okayestcook.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Turkey BS For Beginners 1:16:57

5M ago1:16:57

1:16:57

This week, we take to the phone lines and hear from a few callers about how to start turkey hunting, how to scout turkeys, call, set up decoys, and all the shenanigans that go along with an Okayest turkey hunt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Okayest Podcast Network

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Mounting Memories with TJ Eads from Rack/Hub 1:21:24

5M ago1:21:24

1:21:24

Whether it's a 6" spike buck antler, your kid found shed hunting with you or a 150" set of antlers shed from the season before you shot that 150" when he became a 160", Rack/Hub is helping you mount your memories at an affordable price! Bonus: When you're not trying to hang a shoulder mount in your living space, your home decorator will typically a…

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Carrying your bow sucks 1:12:01

6M ago1:12:01

1:12:01

Carrying your bow does suck; that's why Armando Martinez invented the Bow Hitch, so you don't have to hold on to your bor during 3D archery shoots, western hunts, or whitetail hunts - even when you're in a saddle or tree stand! Presented by: www.half-rack.com - Use code: OHP for 15% OFF Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Hunting Trips with Nic De Castro of LandTrust 1:05:39

6M ago1:05:39

1:05:39

Eric and Greg chatted with Nic De Castro, CEO and founder of LandTrust, an Airbnb-type platform aimed at outdoor recreation and hunting. Many of these platforms have come and gone within the hunting industry, but LandTrust has stood the test of time to date and continues to add features hunters, anglers, and outdoorsmen can use to find more ways to…

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Weird Stuff in the Deer Woods 1:16:37

6M ago1:16:37

1:16:37

This week we take to the phone lines to hear stories from hunters across the US about weird stuff they've come across in the deer woods. Presented by www.half-rack.com Use code: OHP for 15% OFF Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Okayest Podcast Network

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Off Season Bow Tuning 1:04:31

6M ago1:04:31

1:04:31

Derek and Eric hop on this week's episode to talk about building out a new bow or tuning your existing setup with new arrows and components during the off-season to build comfortability and confidence at full draw. Presented by www.half-rack.com use code: OHP for 15% OFF Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Public Land Access 1:21:12

7M ago1:21:12

1:21:12

The narrative around public land hunting and public land access has evolved over the last 20 years. Derek and Eric chat about how things have changed, for better or worse, and take a couple of calls from listeners to hear their thoughts on the topic as well. Presented by www.half-rack.com - Use CODE OHP for 15% OFF. Learn more about your ad choices…

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Shed Dog Millionaire 47:40

7M ago47:40

47:40

The fellas chat about how to shed hunting has evolved over the years and has become a very popular pastime in the deer hunting off-season. Derek and his family have had a bounty of success when it comes to finding whitetail shed antlers over the years. If you've ever shed hunted for antlers, you know just how frustrating and defeating it can feel i…

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The Okayest Trapper with Zach Hanson, Author of Turning Feral 1:05:21

7M ago1:05:21

1:05:21

Zach Hanson recently joined the Okayest Podcast Network as the host of the Okayest Trapper podcast. This week, Eric and Zach talk about his journey going from having a thriving career in Artificial Intelligence to leaving it all behind to head west and become the Okayest Trapper! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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A Season of Perspective 1:56:01

7M ago1:56:01

1:56:01

We go deep on the deer camp vibes in this week's episode. Our guests, Erik Tasker and Vince Markwiese had a hunting season full of trials and tribulations that ought to speak to all of us as hunters insofar as valuing the time outdoors that we have since nothing is guaranteed. Presented by, www.half-rack.com - use code: OHP for 15% OFF Learn more a…

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Poached 1:12:47

8M ago1:12:47

1:12:47

Some hunter's need for attention or need to feed their ego can drive them to do unethical or immoral things in the deer woods, all in the name of vanity to get that trophy buck. Of course, it only takes a few bad eggs to ruin it for the bunch, and most hunters, by and large, are good, moral, and ethical in nature. This week we chat about some of th…

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Pull The Hammer Back 1:37:20

8M ago1:37:20

1:37:20

The final Okayest Hunter podcast of 2023 is in the books! See y'all in 2024 with more shenanigans! Enjoy our last episode of the year as we head into the holidays. We chatted about muzzleloaders and late season hunting and heard some great stories from new and returning callers. Presented by www.half-rack.com; use code OHP for 15% off! Learn more a…

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Missed Opportunities 1:57:32

8M ago1:57:32

1:57:32

Take the long way home on this long episode this week as we talk about all the missed opportunities, the ones that got away, and how humbling deer hunting can be. We also hear some great stories from our listeners, especially our first caller!! Then we get into some controversy around CWD and hear from callers about their thoughts on it and what we…

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Late Season Deer Hunting 1:08:55

9M ago1:08:55

1:08:55

Load up your muzzleloader. It's that time of the season after rifle season when some hunters dig deep to grind out what's left after the blaze orange army has gone through the deer woods with boom sticks. Presented by: www.half-rack.com Use code: OHP for 15% OFF at checkout! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Deer Camp Stories 1:40:43

9M ago1:40:43

1:40:43

The show's phone lines were lighting up this week with deer camp stories from around the country! Hunting heritage and tradition run strong in this week's episode! Presented by: www.half-rack.com CODE: OHP for 15% OFF Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Okayest Podcast Network

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Blaze Orange Deer Camp 1:30:33

9M ago1:30:33

1:30:33

The annual tradition, Where ya going, and what are ya bringing episode to kick off rifle deer camp was a success, with hunters calling in from around the US to tell us where they're headed and what they're bringing to deer camp! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Okayest Podcast Network

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Okayest Hunter Sentiment 1:51:42

9M ago1:51:42

1:51:42

The sentiment of hunting is something that can trump all thing things in the deer woods. Tyler, the Co-Founder of the Okayest Hunter talks about the sentimental value of his 2023 bowhunt and it's essential to consider just how important hunting can be for the soul. We also take calls from the other hunters around the US and hear from each of the Ok…

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Let's get Rutty! 1:19:31

10M ago1:19:31

1:19:31

This is our time! The rut is here! This week, we talk scrapes, rubs, buck sign, and rut activity, and we take calls from listeners around the US to hear how the rut is going in their area. If you love bowhunting and can't get enough of the rut, tune in this week in between hunts and get your fix. Presented by www.half-rack.com use code: OHP for 15%…

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Cheating the Wind 1:08:23

10M ago1:08:23

1:08:23

This week, Greg and Eric chat with Buddy Piland from Ozonics about how to read and mitigate the wind. We take a few caller questions, too. One from how to set up stands on private land over food plots when considering predominant wind directions and another from a hunter in VA who primarily hunts the public land of the appellation mountains and how…

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Silent, Warm, and Fully Concealed 1:29:17

10M ago1:29:17

1:29:17

Is the October lull really a thing? Who knows!? Derek shares some of his un-lull-like hunting activity. Eric has a general lull from hunting, and Greg has a lull of success when attempting putting down some does. Everyone's version of the October lull might be different. We took this opportunity in the so-called lull to chat with the folks from Cod…

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Overthinking October 1:15:20

10M ago1:15:20

1:15:20

Greg and Eric discuss their hunting season and their success or lack thereof. Eric talks about his new setup and the "youth hunt" he had over the weekend. We then take a hell of a call from a hell of a pall, Anthony Heller, to hear about his recent success with a hell of a buck!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Adaptive Outdoors 1:23:07

11M ago1:23:07

1:23:07

This week, the fellas chat with Shawn Jordan, a fellow hunting podcaster who hosts the Adaptive Outdoors podcast, a podcast dedicated to inspiring hunters, anglers, and trappers to get outdoors and pursue what they love, all while navigating various disabilities. Brought to you by www.half-rack.com. Use code OHP for 15% off! Learn more about your a…

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