In this episode, Zach, Roy, and Mitch talk about how important camo is when hunting big game. They discuss what they have learned by hunting different species in a variety of habitat types.  Topics Include: -ghillie suits  -do solids have a purpose?  -using surroundings as camo THP MERCH:  https://bit.ly/30ZC1rm - Get 10% off THP Merch w/Code ZACH OPTICS - 10% off Vortex Optics w/code THP10 - https://bit.ly/3AOdKDQ TURKEY CALLS - Get 10% off Woodhaven Calls w/coupon code - THP2022...

In this episode, Zach and bis brother Logan, and dad Doug, talk about their recent early season elk hunt. They hunted for the first 10 days of season and dealt with what a lot of hunters experience that time of year, bulls that aren't bugling. This is something that they expected going into the season so they switched up their tactics and that led to many close encounters with bulls.  Topics Include: -early season elk hunting -hunting bedding areas when bulls aren't bugling  -calling setups...

In this episode, Zach and Jake talk with Mark Boardman and Ryan Muckenhirn of Vortex Optics about what they believe to be the best deer hunting rifle available. There are many different opinions on this topic but they try to cover the pros and cons of what they believe to be the best.  If you are wondering what you want your next hunting rifle to be then this podcast is for you!  Topics Include: -knock down power -long range capabilities  -different ammo options Vortex Nation Podcast -...

In this episode, Zach and Jake talk with Mark Boardman and Ryan Muckenhirn of Vortex Optics about choosing different optics for different hunting situations and budgets. There are tons of different optics and as a hunter it can be overwhelming to choose what optics will be best for your situation. Hopefully by listening to this conversation, you can have a better direction for picking the optics that will work best for you!  Topics Include: -go to optics for any situation -optics on a...

In this episode, Zach talks with Beau Brooks about mastering different calls for hunting. Beau has always been fascinated with communicating with the game that he is hunting, and it is obvious as soon as he uses a call to produce the sounds they make. There are very few hunters that are as proficient with a variety of calls as Beau and hopefully everyone listening can learn from him about what it takes to continue to improve your calling skills!  Topics Include: -how much practice it takes to...

Over the years, THP has discussed buck bedding as a big part of their hunting strategy. Recently the folks at the Mississippi State University Deer Lab did a study that tracked buck bedding behaviors. In this episode, Zach talks with Luke Resop about the study, what was learned, and how we can use it to our advantage when making a plan to hunt mature bucks...or can we? Topics Include: -how often bucks bed in the same areas -what time of the day bucks bed the most -times of the season bucks...

In this episode, Zach, Ted, Colby, and Brett talk about their approach to going in for a morning hunt. Every situation is different, but making a plan based off a variety of factors is important. The guys talk about a lot of different situations and how they approach them with hopes of helping you make a solid game plan for your morning hunts this season!  Topics include: -weather conditions and how to use them when going in for a morning hunt -do lights spook deer? -why it can be valuable to...

In this episode, Zach, Jake, Hayden, and Crystal talk about their approach to “scent control” and how their focus has changed since they first started hunting. There are a lot of things that may surprise you in this episode about how the group views different scent control techniques. They give examples of how their scent control has evolved over the years and the results of how often deer detect them.  Topics include: -stories from when THP members used to be extreme scent control...

In this episode, Zach, Aaron, Ted, and Nick talk about trail camera bans on public land. Technology has undoubtedly changed how people hunt and trail cameras are no exception. The guys talk about the pros and cons of trail camera use on public land, their opinions on cameras and how they can help hunters, and discuss technological advancements in hunting.  Topics include: -Iowa potentially banning trail cameras on public land -do trail cameras help hunters? -our opinions on future trail...

In this episode, Zach and Jake talk about hunting aggressively on small properties. Over the years they have hunted public areas with a very aggressive approach but that has taught them a lot about how they would go about applying those same tactics to hunting on small private properties. The big difference is how and when they would go about setting up as close as possible to the bedding areas on those pieces of land. If you hunt a small piece of land, this episode may help you make plans...

In this episode, Zach talks with Rob, Josh, and Jared from the Tethrd Crew about hunting whitetails. A lot of times hunters talk about hunting "aggressively" which sometimes can be interpreted as hunting carelessly or recklessly. But in this discussion there are many examples of how dialed aggressive hunts are in order to pull them off.  Topics Include: -hunting big woods bucks -reading sign in low deer density areas -buck bedding NEW THP VIDEO PODCAST CHANNEL! -...

Zach, Aaron, Nick, and Ranch Fairy talk about the things that they have learned in the last 5 years when hunting with heavier arrows and cut on contact broad heads. They discuss some of the things that have changed about their opinions on different arrow setups and how they plan unbiased tests for every theory that they come up with when comparing different setups. They also discuss things like broad head sharpening, arrow flight, deer anatomy, blood trails, single bevels, and of course some...

Zach, Jake, Nick, Ted, Bruce, and Dylan talk about missing turkeys. They tell funny stories of misses, getting frustrated at themself, and the lessons they learned from making mistakes on shots. Topics Include: -mistakes that we made on shots we missed -everyones best miss story -tips for making the shot NEW THP VIDEO PODCAST CHANNEL! - https://www.youtube.com/@thehuntingpublicpodcast/videos THP MERCH:  https://bit.ly/30ZC1rm - Get 10% off THP Merch w/Code ZACH OPTICS - 10% off Vortex Optics...

In this episode, Zach, Keith, and Roy talk about hunting new areas. They dive into their goals when going into a new area, what they look for when picking new spots, learning tendencies of hunters in the region, and thinking outside the box in order to find success!  Topics Include: -our goals for hunting a new area -unique hunter tendencies on public land that you can use to your advantage by thinking outside of the box -unique locator calls for turkey hunting -how to put yourself in a...

In this episode, Zach, Jake and Nick talk about hunting gobblers right off the roost. They discuss various situations and how they approach them, from roosting the turkey the night before to the final setup and calls they use. Hunting turkeys close to their roost can be a very effective way to hunt and can be a great opportunity to make the most of a morning with limited time to hunt!  Topics Include: -how we pinpoint roosted gobblers the night before -planning routes into the setup -if you...

In this episode, Zach and Nick breakdown the successful turkey hunt they had that morning. They recap the hunt and talk about the things that they felt led them to an awesome encounter with a tom and his hens. Every hunting situation is different but the lessons learned on every hunt help us in future hunts and hopefully you can take something away from these hunt breakdown podcasts!  Topics Include: -story of a successful turkey hunt -tips for picking setups  -being aggressive when turkey...

Zach and Nick talk about some of the mistakes that they have made in the past early in the turkey season. Usually these mistakes are things that we have messed up in the past and if we think about those mistakes before going into the season, our success is usually much better. If not we tend to fall into the same old habits of having to relearn certain lessons.Topics Include:-What we do when birds aren't gobbling. -Focusing good cover in setups when there isn't much foliage.-Keeping your...

In this podcast Zach, Hayden, and Ally talk about what it takes to be a successful hunting mentor. Hayden has been helping Ally get into turkey hunting for several years and the two of them talk about their perspectives and the learning process of helping a new hunter improve their woodsmanship skills. Topics Include: -Ally's 2023 Turkey hunt -Lessons to learn as a mentor helping new hunters -Ways to approach helping a new hunter -Hunt stories and more! NEW THP VIDEO PODCAST CHANNEL! -...

I this podcast Zach talks to each member of the THP crew about their favorite turkey calls and any tips, tricks, or stories they have to share about calling to wild turkeys. Topics Include: -everyones favorite turkey call style -tips for improving your calling -our favorite turkey sounds to make to bring in gobblers -applications for different calls NEW THP VIDEO PODCAST CHANNEL! - https://www.youtube.com/@thehuntingpublicpodcast/videos THP MERCH:  https://bit.ly/30ZC1rm - Get 10% off THP...

In this episode, the whole THP crew tells their favorite stories from 2023 turkey season and talks about their excitement for the '24 season. Topics Include:-our favorite memories from last turkey season-new strategies and strategy we plan to expand on this season-excitement for hunting new areas-lessons learned last season NEW THP VIDEO PODCAST CHANNEL! - https://www.youtube.com/@thehuntingpublicpodcast/videos THP MERCH:  https://bit.ly/30ZC1rm - Get 10% off THP Merch w/Code ZACH OPTICS -...

Aaron and Zach talk about hunting pressured turkeys and how their tactics change as hunting pressure increases. They discuss calling tactics, how to get close to turkeys, and answer questions from those in attendance. Topics Include:-call shy gobblers-calling to turkeys from where other turkeys spend time rather than where hunters access-turkeys that gobble a lot but move away from calling-reading hunting pressure and how turkeys react to that pressure NWTF YouTube Channel:...

Zach talks to Izaak Young about his 2023 season in Vermont and how he adjusts his strategy when tracking conditions are not ideal. They talk about finding sign in the big woods and what type of sign is worth revisiting to either setup on or to look for tracks when there is snow.Topics include:-Izaak's 2023 Buck Kill Story-Scrapes in monotonous big woods-Trail cameras in the big woods-Gear to help tracking efficiency Izaak's...

Zach and Greg discuss their experiences hunting in the plains and how those experiences have helped them make more effective decisions in other habitat types. The lessons that are learned on every hunt are valuable for future situations no matter how different the setting looks. Zach and Greg have found that even though the plains are very different from big timber areas they hunt throughout the season, there are a lot of consistent patterns that can can be observed in open country that can...

Zach talks to Jim Ryser (THP Music Producer), and his wife Linda, about behavioral and situational addiction and how it relates to experiences they've had with addictive tendencies in hunting. This podcast delves into some more serious topics and stories from Jim's experience with substance addiction over 20 years ago. Jim formerly worked in the health care world and specialized in treating addiction, and more recently has befriended the entire THP crew and has become a beloved member of the...