Best The Okayest Hunter Podcasts (2024)

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Hunting Content 1:57:41

2h ago1:57:41

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In this episode of the Okayest Hunter Podcast, Jace Martinetto shares his journey from being a landscaper to becoming the producer and videographer for outdoor hunting shows, including Okayest Hunter and Jake Break Hollow. Jace discusses how his passion for videography led him to take big risks, invest in his craft, and eventually transition from h…

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Turning Feral with the Okayest Trapper - Zach Hanson 1:08:47

4h ago1:08:47

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You'll love this conversation with Zach Hanson, aka "the Okayest Trapper" and author of Turning Feral. Your friends will love it too... so hit that SHARE button and spread the good word of the HOWLCAST. ** Zach ditched the normal path to typical middle-America success and went off-grid, to craft an entirely new lifestyle in Idaho. He probably didn'…

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Dropping Pins: Rodney Elmer of Mountain Deer 1:29:38

4h ago1:29:38

1:29:38

In this episode, Derek sits down to talk with another big buck killer from the North East. Rodney Elmer of Mountain Deer Taxidermy is a generational hunter from Vermont who chases big buck tracks through New England when the snow flies. He has been a hunter safety educator, taxidermist, and seminar speaker and most recently created a successful You…

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Nodak with Tyler Webster 1:36:47

3h ago1:36:47

1:36:47

Greg Tubbs is back in studio! We dive right into the chaos of Foam Fest 2024, where apparently, three bows met their unfortunate demise! From near-misses to unexpected bow mishaps, we recount the highlights and memories from the event. We’re not out here trying to break bows, but hey, it’s better to work out the kinks at Foam Fest than from a trees…

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Dropping Pins - Jeff Doyle of Tracking 200 1:10:59

2d ago1:10:59

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Today we talk to Jeff Doyle, a renowned buck tracker from the Northeast. Jeff has an awesome YouTube channel and tracking series called “Tracking 200” that focuses on using snow and a hunter’s wits and knowledge to follow bucks and kill them in an intense moment. Jeff talks about his upbringing in hunting with his dad and how he really began to spr…

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Deer Stuff 1:13:24

10d ago1:13:24

1:13:24

Well, this episode was a bit of a wildcard. Eric was flying solo and decided to just wing it on a random Monday night. With the phone lines open and no real game plan, he wasn't sure how things would go—honestly, there was a good chance it would suck. But he made it happen. Eric chatted about everything from mock scrapes and prep work for hunting s…

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Dropping Pins: Gary Grunow 1:08:36

11d ago1:08:36

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Gary has a long history of being a woodsman here in WI. He grew up hunting and spent many years trapping and running a series of huge traplines with at times over 300 traps. Gary’s interest has since turned in the direction of bowhunting mature bucks both here in WI and trips around the Midwest. Gary has filmed for The Hunting Beast, Public Land Wh…

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Ray Livingston - Wild and weird: hunting, eating and living with Apex Predators 1:14:48

10h ago1:14:48

1:14:48

Are we going to WIN in Colorado and deal ballot-box-biology a LOSS? YES we are - with your help, your support and your engagement over the next 60 days. Dig in and let's do the work together: HOWL Townhall Meetings and the issues committee CO Wildlife Deserve Better need you. ** What a great time this conversation was!! Getting to know Ray "Living …

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A Buck Catalyst 1:51:14

23d ago1:51:14

1:51:14

In this episode of the Okayest Hunter podcast, Eric Clark is flying solo in the studio but brings on a guest, Kevin Vistisen, to discuss the latest in hunting and gear. Eric starts by acknowledging that his usual co-hosts, Derek and Greg, are busy with other commitments, but he keeps the energy high with plenty of updates on their upcoming events, …

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Dropping Pins: Dave Bechtel 1:16:33

25d ago1:16:33

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Ep. 7- Dave Bechtel We start the conversation with diving into a few things that Dave does to make sure he is dialed with his archery setup with consistent realistic practice. Dave talks about the importance of keeping up with practice through season. Dave tells a story about hunting with his Aunt Karen and how he made a bold opening day decision i…

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Is this true: "Most hunters don't give a rats *** about their own hunting rights"? 37:38

21d ago37:38

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Don't like the title of this podcast, or the negativity in the conversation? Well.. join the club and take action: (1) donate $$ (2) challenge your community to donate $$ (3) share this and the call to action; build and expand the community. www.wildlifedeservebetter.com www.howlforwildlife.orgBy Howl For Wildlife

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Inside an Archery Shop 2:16:07

30d ago2:16:07

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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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Laramy "Sasquatch" Miller: Intimate and Traditional 57:40

3h ago57:40

57:40

An insightful and inspiring conversation with Laramy! Listen in to get the backstory of his "Sasquatch" nickname... it goes beyond his incredible 6'7" frame and 270# mass. He's a traditional hunter with the heart and soul of an 1800s mountain man. For Laramy, traditional hunting provides an intimate experience that requires a deep connection to the…

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Dropping Pins: Logan Karson 1:12:26

1M ago1:12:26

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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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Iron Will Bill: History of Bowhunting, and Saving the Hunt in Colorado 15:25

18d ago15:25

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While wandering the Outdoorsman's Days expo area here in Florence CO today, the shiny single bevel broadheads from IRON WILL caught my attention, and then the "history of bowhunting" t-shirt & related backstory is what really pulled me in. This shirt is easy to love as it simply and elegantly conveys the true story that from days of antiquity to cu…

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Hunting the Ocean at Risk? Preservationists & special interests threaten coastal harvest. 1:05:47

1M ago1:05:47

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Imagine having 40% of the public land in your state closed to hunt/harvest of ALL species, regardless of wildlife abundance and ecosystem health!! Proposals on par with this are being considered and promoted for California's coastal waters. "Hunting the Ocean" can mean many things... pier fishing, spear fishing, free diving for spiny lobster, crabb…

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Extreme Accountability with Spartan Forge 2:09:50

8d ago2:09:50

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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 59:46

1M ago59:46

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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

1M 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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Wyoming, Wolves and New Laws: leading from the front with Wyoming Wildlife Federation 1:32:13

1M ago1:32:13

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Let's grow the HOWL Pack... Please share. Go to HOWL for Wildlife Action Center to read and sign on to our HOWL Pack letter regarding the unacceptable behavior this podcast focuses on. Hunters and the hunting community, via the Wyoming Wildlife Federation, are playing a key role in guiding new legislation in WY which will (1) identify (2) punish an…

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Dropping Pins: Tony Van Asten 1:03:59

2M 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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Pro-active and non-toxic w/ Micah Dungey @ Institute for Wildlife Studies 1:03:57

2M ago1:03:57

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Was the non-lead ammo movement hatched by hunters, for wildlife... and is this still a controversial topic? In this call Micah Dungey (Institute for Wildlife Studies) gives us a light but informative background on the non-lead ammo movement. Why were California condors at the center of the non-lead ammo movement? We get into some of the controversy…

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Archery, Arrows, and Broadheads 1:14:48

2M ago1:14:48

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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

2M ago1:01:09

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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

2M ago1:52:24

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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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EP 237: CHANCE SKELTON | Hunting, Business, and Family 1:02:23

28d ago1:02:23

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Today I'm joined by Chance Skelton, the founder of Rut Holsters. We explore our shared love for the outdoors and hunting, and dive into the story of Rut Holsters' growth from a side gig to a successful business. Episode Highlights: How Ross and Chance connected through Instagram and their mutual passion for the outdoors The journey of Rut Holsters …

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Dropping Pins: Talking with Tim and Cory 55:11

2M ago55:11

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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

2M ago33:03

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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

2M ago1:46:40

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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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Colorado Update - OUR PATH to Victory against the Anti-Hunting Initiative! 38:26

2M ago38:26

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In this conversation (7/8/24) Dan Gates from Coloradan's for Responsible Wildlife Management gives us the straight scoop on anti-hunting Initiative 91 in Colorado. Petitions have been submitted to the Sec. of State and the anti-hunting extremists believe they might have enough signatures validated to put this on the ballot in November. As hunters a…

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Hunting Content 1:57:41

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Turning Feral with the Okayest Trapper - Zach Hanson 1:08:47

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Dropping Pins: Rodney Elmer of Mountain Deer 1:29:38

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Nodak with Tyler Webster 1:36:47

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Dropping Pins - Jeff Doyle of Tracking 200 1:10:59

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Deer Stuff 1:13:24

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Dropping Pins: Gary Grunow 1:08:36

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Ray Livingston - Wild and weird: hunting, eating and living with Apex Predators 1:14:48

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A Buck Catalyst 1:51:14

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Dropping Pins: Dave Bechtel 1:16:33

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Is this true: "Most hunters don't give a rats *** about their own hunting rights"? 37:38

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Inside an Archery Shop 2:16:07

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Laramy "Sasquatch" Miller: Intimate and Traditional 57:40

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Dropping Pins: Logan Karson 1:12:26

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Iron Will Bill: History of Bowhunting, and Saving the Hunt in Colorado 15:25

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Hunting the Ocean at Risk? Preservationists & special interests threaten coastal harvest. 1:05:47

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Extreme Accountability with Spartan Forge 2:09:50

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Dropping Pins: Steve Sherk of Sherk Guide Service 59:46

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What is a Bowyer? 1:33:57

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Wyoming, Wolves and New Laws: leading from the front with Wyoming Wildlife Federation 1:32:13

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Dropping Pins: Tony Van Asten 1:03:59

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Pro-active and non-toxic w/ Micah Dungey @ Institute for Wildlife Studies 1:03:57

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Archery, Arrows, and Broadheads 1:14:48

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

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Whitetail Fever 1:52:24

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EP 237: CHANCE SKELTON | Hunting, Business, and Family 1:02:23

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Dropping Pins: Talking with Tim and Cory 55:11

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

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Smedium Whitetails 1:46:40

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Colorado Update - OUR PATH to Victory against the Anti-Hunting Initiative! 38:26

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