In this episode of HUNTR Podcast, we bring on Dr. Gary Alt to discuss the importance of having a healthy deer herd and what it takes to do so. For twenty-seven years, Gary worked for the Pennsylvania Game Commission as a supervising biologist, overseeing decisions made to help balance a healthy ecosystem for both whitetail deer and bears. We often talk about letting bucks grow, trying to get them to peak maturity. As for a lot of the general hunting public, there seems to be a question as to...

In this episode of HUNTR Podcast, we're excited to bring on Lee Ellis from Seek One Productions to talk suburban bowhunting. We started this show to connect with like-minded hunters, and Lee is just that. Sharing the passion and pursuit of mature whitetail bucks is truly something special. While the guys are used to hunting a lot of private land and big woods areas, Lee shares his experiences chasing giant bucks in suburban areas. Lee also talks about the story of how Seek One Productions got...

In this episode of HUNTR Podcast, we're excited to have Chris Brackett on the show to talk about his journey over the last few years. Chris is known to be one of the most popular outdoor television personalities, and is an absolute killer when it comes to mature bucks. After some controversial leaks in 2019, Brackett was charged for violating the Lacey Act which led him to experience "his worst fear." Chris shares his story with us, explaining the ups and downs he's had in his career, and...

In this episode of HUNTR Podcast, we catch up with fan favorites Allie D'Andrea and her husband Nick Berger to talk all things outdoors. Since our last meetup with Allie, she has released her first ever cook book "The Butcher's Table: Techniques and Recipes to Make the Most of Your Meat." With no surprise, the book has been a huge success as there are plenty of unique recipes. Specializing in pork, chicken, and venison, the book offers a step-by-step tutorial with each recipe starting with...

In this episode of HUNTR Podcast, we bring on special guest Mike Rex to talk about the future of hunting Ohio. Mike is a Chairman of The Ohio Wildlife Council, where his job is to review and vote on all ODNR Division of Wildlife proposed regulations. Away from his day job, Mike loves the outdoors and is nothing short of a big buck killer with multiple qualifying deer in the Buckeye Big Buck Club. We pick Mike's brain about a lot of the issues we talk about on the show such as baiting in Ohio,...

In this episode of HUNTR Podcast, we bring on CJ Alexander of Ohio to share his journey harvesting one of the biggest bucks, maybe ever? CJ has been watching the show for some time and actually reached out us, wanting to share his great accomplishment with you guys. This deer, green scored by Mike Rex, comes to 235 7/8 gross and 206 7/8 net typical. This means that CJ's buck is potentially the biggest to ever be harvested in the state of Ohio and is in the running for a top 5 spot in the...

In this episode of HUNTR Podcast, the guys sit down to recap early November and discuss what's to come for the rest of the month. This is the time of year where time starts ticking down and you try to make the most of every sit. The rut is here, and tracking deer movement is more crucial than ever. Jeremy covers his recent Pennsylvania hunt, talking about the challenges he's faced with the recovery of the animal, while Jared is heading back to Illinois to chase his target buck before the...

In this episode of HUNTR Podcast, we bring back Mike Yoder of Drone Deer Recovery to talk about the recent blow up of his business. Mike started Drone Deer Recovery just over a year ago, and has been expanding like crazy. What started as a brilliant idea has turned into a very successful venture, and one that will not only change the future of deer recovery, but also change the ways of farming and agriculture. Mike shares his experience during deer season, realizing just how many hunters...

In this episode of HUNTR Podcast, we catch up with Mark Drury to recap the season thus far and discuss upcoming hunting strategies going into November. After chasing cold fronts in October, we're ready to enter peak rut with some target bucks in sight. Trying to understand the ways of mature bucks is not an easy task. If you want to kill a mature buck, you have to think like one. If there's anyone who knows a thing or two about mature buck movement, it's Mark Drury. After years of hammering...

In this episode of HUNTR Podcast, we bring back big buck killer Don Higgins to the show to talk about some of the issues we're seeing as a hunting community. The reason we started this show was to meet like minded hunters and have open conversations about the unspoken controversy within our community. The number one issue with hunting right now is access. We talk about it all the time. Whether that be access of land or the resource itself. There are a lot of factors that go into play when it...

In this episode of HUNTR Podcast, we bring on our good friends Jeff Sturgis and Jen Buchner to talk October whitetails. Jeff has such a passion for whitetail deer hunting and specializes in habitat design. All the work we do in the spring and summer, whether that be planting food plots, creating cover, or creating buck bedding areas, is all for this time of year. The habitat we've created is now finally being used, trying to understand how these mature animals survive day-to-day. Enjoy this...

*BONUS EPISODE ALERT* In this episode of HUNTR Podcast, the guys deliver some bonus content discussing the season thus far leading into the middle of October. This is the time of the year when you start battling weather patterns, trying to catch cold fronts, deer are moving around more, and it feels like hunting season. All of the hard work in the offseason is what led us to where we are now, trying to give ourselves the best chance at harvesting a mature buck. Jared shares with us what's...

In this episode of HUNTR Podcast, we bring on special guest Jay Gregory of The Wild Outdoors to talk about the current state of hunting and how the industry has evolved over the years. Jay Gregory has been a consistent hunting personality since the start of The Wild Outdoors in 1995, where he captures and produces the journey of hunting whitetails, elk, mule deer, bears, turkeys, and more. Over the years hunting television has made a big transition to social media platforms, and Jay has done...

In this episode of HUNTR Podcast, we bring on guests Chris Dunkin and Skip Sligh to discuss some of the current issues with bowhunting today and what we can do as hunters to improve our experience moving forward. While the idea of hunter opportunity is great, it's been taken too far resulting in more bad than good for the archery hunting community. We talk about these issues all the time and it's up to us to make a difference. Whether that be separate crossbow seasons, eliminating baiting, or...

In this episode of HUNTR Podcast, we bring on our friends Eric Reger & Angelo Testa of Eastern Woodlands to talk about our roots as outdoorsman. Everyone starts somewhere, whether it be small game hunting, trapping, or the early days of chasing whitetails. Eric and Angelo do a little bit of everything when it comes to being outdoorsman. Going back to the history of archery, they have found many ancient artifacts such as old arrowheads, fossils, and even human remains ranging back to 1500...

In this episode of HUNTR Podcast, the guys sit down to recap Jeremy's recent Kentucky elk hunt. Going into an area you've never hunted before, no cell cams, no intel, can be challenging. Learning the ways of the elk is a whole different ball game than chasing mature bucks on private land. Having to dive in and use woodsmanship skills and read sign is not something that most hunters are used to these days. With the use of modern day technology in the industry, it's refreshing to get out there...

In this episode of HUNTR Podcast, we bring on special guest Aron Snyder to talk backcountry hunting strategies. Aron does a lot for the outdoor industry as co-owner of Kirfaru International, and product designer for Born Primitive Outdoor. He specializes in backcountry hunting, spending over 100 days a year in the wilderness. Between killing giant elk, mountain goats, mule deer, and bears, Aron has proven himself to be a great hunter. From physical fitness and training to understanding the...

*BONUS EPISODE ALERT* In this episode of HUNTR Podcast, Jared breaks down the journey of his early season North Dakota hunt. What started off as a planning a little prank, eventually led to the success of this North Dakota giant. We talk about it all the time, the pursuit of mature bucks. Hunting the thick country of North Dakota is a challenge in itself, let alone completing the goal of shooting a big buck. With the use of cell cams, mapping systems, and other technology in the hunting...

In this episode of HUNTR Podcast, we bring on our taxidermist Travis Weaver to talk everything taxidermy. Travis is an award winning taxidermist out of Ohio with years of experience under his belt. He's done everything from whitetail deer, small animals, bear, fish, and other wild game. Travis give us a little taste of what the day-to-day life behind taxidermy looks like. What most hunters might not realize, there's a lot of steps and protocols to follow when it comes to caring for your deer...

In this episode of HUNTR Podcast, the guys sit down and talk about the evolution of woodsmanship. Having experience in the woods and developing your skills as a woodsman is so important and such a helpful skillset to have when you're chasing big bucks. Learning the ways of the outdoors, the habitat and environment deer live in, gaining observation, paying attention to wind and weather patterns, etc. It all gets put in your back pocket to use when you're in the woods hunting for your target...

In this episode of HUNTR Podcast, we're very excited to bring on explorer, biologist, conservationist, and sportsman Donnie Vincent. A true example of a man passionate about the journey and the experience that comes along with hunting wild game. Donnie is not only an incredible hunter, but someone who loves to share the stories that come along with it. Donnie has produced a number of films, including the award winning "The River's Divide", that has influenced hunters all over the world. As we...

In this episode of HUNTR Podcast, we bring back big buck killer Rendell Erik to give us an update on what's going on out in Iowa. Rendell has transitioned into a full-time outdoorsman as he now works for ASIO Gear, being consumed by what he loves 24/7. Thinking giant bucks day in and day out. Spending countless hours in the woods, reading sign, and gathering intel is what leads to his whitetail success. We discuss a lot of summer scouting techniques, strategies for the upcoming season, and...

In this episode of HUNTR Podcast, we rope in Zak & Justin of Creek Kings from Columbus, Ohio to discuss what it's like chasing giant bucks in urban areas. While we spend a lot of time hunting our farms in Ohio, the strategies and practices are much different in urban areas outside of the city. We're constantly working on property & habitat management projects trying to grow big deer to give us the best chance at a trophy animal. For people like Zak & Justin, they're knocking from...

In this episode of HUNTR Podcast, we're joined by returning guest Aaron Warbritton from The Hunting Public to discuss the good, bad, and the ugly of public land hunting. If you're a frequent listener of the show, you know how often we talk about public land hunting and the many issues it brings to the hunting experience. We often ask ourselves why? Is it because all of the leased ground is full and there's nowhere else to hunt? Is it because it's being promoted on social media? Or is it due...

In this episode of HUNTR Podcast, we sit down to discuss our plans and preparation for this coming hunting season. With the addition of the Illinois farm, there's a lot more work to be done. Between planting food plots and creating the best habitat for the deer herd, there's only so much time before you're in the stand on opening day. While strategies differ from state to state, it's always the same goal in the end... We want to have the best possible chance at harvesting a mature buck every...