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06 Aug 2024
#308 - Is it Worth it to Hunt Buck Beds??? MSU Deer Lab’s Buck Bedding Study w/Luke Resop
01:16:47
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 are the easiest to pattern
In this episode, Jake, Aaron, Ted, and I talk about some of the different situations we have encountered during archery elk season. Over the last several years we have hunted elk more and more and continue to see how every situation is slightly different. If you plan on elk hunting this season or in the future this podcast may help you when chasing bugling bulls during the rut!
Topics Include:
-how the intensity of the rut changes throughout September
-how calling tactics can change based off of where you are hunting
#255 - How PRESSURE Affects TURKEY Behaviors - Season Update with Warb
01:03:41
In this episode, Aaron and I talk about our experiences hunting turkeys during the middle of the season once they have been pressured by hunters for a week or two. In a lot of situations this changes the turkeys patterns that you may have noticed before the season started or during the first couple days after the opener. We usually have to change our tactics during this time of the season and if you have ever dealt with gobblers that seem call shy, stop gobbling when they hit the ground, or just constantly hang up out of range, then hopefully this podcast will help give you some tips for these situations!
Topics Include:
-Unheard hunts from Warb's 2023 season
-How turkeys react and respond to early season pressure
#297 - TIPS for Early Season Turkey Hunting! - Preventing Common Mistakes
00:46:26
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 composure when things happen fast.
-Being patient around fresh sign.
#275 - What does a WILDLIFE ARTIST DO??? w/ RYAN KIRBY
01:52:39
Zach talks to Wildlife Artist, Ryan Kirby, about how he navigated his way to his current career and how his profession helps him as a hunter and vice-versa.
#236 - Thinking Outside the Box to find Late Season Bucks w/Aaron Warbritton
02:02:37
If you are like us, you often feel unable to relate to hunting shows telling you to hunt food sources in late season as you watch someone hunt over a standing crop field in frigid temperatures. Many hunters don’t hunt in an area that allows them to hunt near destination food sources like that or even in cold weather. So finding a good food source that deer pile into when it gets cold isn’t that easy. We have also found that targeting food sources during the late season isn’t the only way to hunt heavily pressured areas. In this podcast, Aaron and I talk about different situations that we have found mature bucks during late season and what we target to find them. Hopefully you can relate to this conversation about late season hunting!
Topics Include:
-hunting mature bucks differently than other deer
-food sources other than crops that we look for during late season
#267 - Should You Take a FRONTAL SHOT with a BOW???
01:04:12
Zach, Jake, Hayden, and Cole discuss frontal shots with a bow. There are a lot of factors that go into the decision to make any shot with a bow but with frontal shots there are some unique challenges and risks involved. In this episode, we cover as many of those factors as possible and tell stories with our experiences when taking frontal shots.
TOPICS INCLUDE:
-the difference between a frontal shot on the ground or in a stand
-what arrow setup to use and how to practice for frontal shots
-reading deers body language and how far we would take a frontal shot
#221 - Social Media’s Censorship of Hunting w/Brad Luttrell
01:33:52
Over the years social media has certainly changed the way most people communicate and also can change the way people perceive certain things. As hunters and anglers it is important to us to use social media to share our way of life and the things we enjoy. But social media's power and ability to hide our way of life through censorship is a scary thing. In this episode, Brad Luttrell, CEO and Cofounder of GoWild, and I talk about the dangers of social media's censorship of hunting and what we can do to help keep our way of life for future generations.
Topics Include:
-how easy it is for social media to censor hunting
-is getting more people involved in hunting good for the sport?
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
#289 - Deer Drives and What we Learn About BIG WOODS HUNTING - '24 Muzzleloader Season Recap
01:18:41
Zach, Logan, Keith, Colin, Roy, and Ben discuss their success in the annual Ohio muzzleloader drives. Over the years, we have made many changes to our strategy because we are able to learn so much every season when we all report back at the end of a drive. We have learned a ton about how deer travel through the hills, where they bed, and where they feed. No matter what style we are using throughout the season, the lessons we learn on this hunt are always a great reference and have helped us become more effective hunting in the big woods.
Topics Include:
-Deer movement in hill country
-How we use the intel learned on this hunt for solo bow/firearm hunts
- Perspectives from first timers
-Adjustments to small details that create successful drives
#227 - When Have I Gone TOO FAR? - Scouting Strategy For Late October
01:00:30
If you have a mobile hunting strategy you probably have experienced the feeling of indecision when you find sign and are trying to decide if you should go further or stop and setup. In this episode, Keith and I talk about our approach when hunting a new area, the difference between scouting and still hunting, and specific examples of how getting aggressive has payed off.
Topics Include:
-looking for does during late October to find the bucks
-how our pace changes based off of the sign we are seeing while still hunting
-hunting a new area and our thoughts on hunting Minnesota so far
#300 - Learning HUNTER TENDENCIES & Thinking Outside of the Box w/Keith and Roy
00:50:31
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 position to hear animals
#273 - Patterning Bucks in the NORTHERN BIG WOODS w/ DIY SPORTSMAN
01:45:32
Zach discusses tactics and different approaches to hunting large, monotonous forest tracts in order to find and pattern buck movement with Garrett Prahl, Shane Simpson, and Ryan Carpenter.
TOPICS INCLUDE:
-how Garrett's scouting plans for breaking down monotonous habitat
#240 - Staying on the Move When Hunting Big Bucks in the Northeast w/Izaak Young
01:27:59
In this episode, I’ll be discussing hunting the northeast with Izaak Young of Vermont. Izaak spends as much time as he possibly can hunting on snow in multiple states, but he also isn’t afraid to get after it with a bow or on dry ground. What I enjoyed about talking with Izaak was his own unique way of taking advantage of a variety of situations when hunting deer in the northeast. If you hunt in low deer densities in the timber or you're trying to improve your skills hunting in the snow, Izaak will certainly teach you something!
Topics Include:
-what to do when you can't sort out a buck track in "the barnyard"
-swinging around a bumped buck to cut him off
-catching a buck coming back to the bed he just got bumped from
In this episode, Warb, Ted, Greg, and I talk about overlooked buck bedding tendencies in hill country. Hunting a lot of different areas over the last few years we have experienced bedding tendencies that often don't get mentioned in most buck bedding conversations. Often times buck bedding is described by specific winds and terrain features but in our experience in a lot of situations buck beds are not limited to those specific spots. It seems that bucks utilize different areas based off of food sources, wind, and cover and those areas don't always end up being on the leeward wind side of a hill on the upper third.
Topics Include:
-buck bedding bedding in ravines or deep ditches
-bedding in thick cover vs open timber
-wind speed and directions for hunting specific bedding areas
#251 - THP LIVE EP. 6 - How HUNTING PRESSURE Effects TURKEYS!
01:01:07
In this episode, we discuss the effects hunting pressure has on a turkeys behavior as the season progresses and how we change our tactics when the pressure starts. In a lot of situations, pressured turkeys gobble less, hide in hard to find places, and begin communicating with sounds other than gobbling. Hopefully throughout this conversation you can pick up on some tactics to apply to your hunts when the birds start getting pressured!
Topics Include:
-the pros and cons for all day turkey hunting vs half day closures
-the difference between private land turkeys and public land turkeys
-subtle turkey sounds (spitting, drumming, clucks, soft yelps, etc) and what they mean for communication
#257 - TUNING YOUR OWN BOW and HUNTING STORIES w/Josh Soholt
01:06:51
Zach has a conversation with Josh Soholt about the basics of getting started in archery, the benefits of being able to work on your own bow, and finding your own hunting style.
TOPICS INCLUDE:
-learning to work on your own bow
-finding your own hunting style
-hunting stories and THP equipment failure stories (that have never been told)
#290 - Can you get ADDICTED to HUNTING?!? w/ Jim and Linda Ryser
01:32:29
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 THP family.
Topics Include:
-managing addiction
-life in recovery
-how addiction can relate to "obsession"
-what hunting addiction looks like
#298 - HUNT BREAKDOWN in the FIELD! w/Zach and Nick
00:28:10
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 hunting
-using locator calls to know where a turkey is before setting up
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.
Zach talks to Ben and Keith Robinson, and Hayden Krimmer in part 2 of our favorite rut stories. If you enjoy and didn't catch the first part, make sure to give it a watch/listen!
TOPICS INCLUDE:
-hunting a buck that shows up in your hunting area during the rut
#250 - From Detective to Modifying Hunting Gear w/Carl Kossuth
01:30:15
Zach and Ben talk with Carl Kossuth from Tethrd about how he went from working as a detective to creating hunting gear full time. We also talk about how the THP/Tethrd M2 vest was created and the benefits of having a pack that you can use for all seasons.
#264 - Southern Deer Hunting w/Bruce Hall and Nick Andrews
01:01:19
After turkey season ended this year, we spent a day hanging out talking hunting and in this episode Ted, Nick, Zach, Jake, Dylan Hazen, and Bruce Hall talk about hunting in the South. Using Nick's experience from Texas, and Bruce's from Georgia to drive the conversation.
Aaron, Hayden and I talk about situational calling techniques for pressured turkeys. We discuss a variety of situations and talk about specific examples where different calling strategies brought in a gobbler. Hunting turkeys can be frustrating when they seem to constantly hang up, go the other way, or stop gobbling when you start calling, but by discussing different situations hopefully we can help you feel more confident when calling to a bird this season!
Topics Include:
-our favorite calls
-how to call in the bird that hangs up out of range
-reading a turkey and how to call to him based off how he is responding
In this episode, Zach and Greg talk about how they aim at deer when bowhunting. They discuss the things they have learned over the years like aiming low, practicing real life hunting scenarios at the range, different situational shot opportunities, and more! This episode includes a ton of examples of shots we have learned from!
Topics Include:
-how and why our aim-point changes based off the situation
-how we aim based off of the orientation of the deer (broadside, quartering-to, quartering away, etc)
-how we practice to prepare for shooting while hunting
#216 - Find the ACTION During the RUT! - Reading Rut Sign w/THP
01:09:32
In the last episode, we talked about reading sign during the early part of the season and into the middle of October. In this episode, Aaron, Jake, Ted, Nick and I pick up where we left off and talk about what "hot sign" we are looking for during late October and during the rut. What sign we look for during this part of the season is a lot different than what we look for earlier when the bucks haven't laid down as much sign. We discuss different situations where sign led us to the action during the rut!
Topics Include:
-how our focus chances to scrapes in late October
-moving around to find the best action during the rut
-why we don't pay as much attention to rubs during the rut
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 camera bans on public land
#237 - Finding Buck Pockets in The Georgia Mountains w/Chris Jenkins
01:40:42
In this episode, I talk with Chris Jenkins about hunting the southern Appalachians. This area has low deer densities and rugged terrain that makes finding mature bucks a unique challenge. Chris has an extremely mobile style that helps him find what he calls “buck pockets” where he focuses his time. Chris spends a ton of time exploring the mountains and uses his woodsman ship to be successful. I really enjoyed talking with Chris and I hope you will learn as much from him as I have!
Topics Include:
-where big bucks hide in the southern Appalachians
-how scouting while bear hunting helps Chris find where mature bucks live
#241 - How WE Can Improve TURKEY POPULATIONS! w/Turkey Experts Dr. Marcus Lashley and Dr. Will Gulsby
01:52:38
In this episode, Aaron and I are talking with turkey experts Marcus Lashley and Will Gulsby about what we can do as hunters and conservationists to help improve turkey populations. In most regions of the country, turkey populations are on the decline. But thanks to experts that have dedicated their life to learning about what turkeys need to survive all hope is not lost especially if we work together with the common goal being more turkeys for us and future generations to enjoy!
Topics Include:
-balancing hunter satisfaction and giving turkeys enough time to breed
-what habitat types are we lacking across the country?
-what is brood rearing habitat and how to create and sustain it?
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 for getting aggressive when the time is right this fall!
Topics Include:
-pre-season scouting and scouting from a distance during the season
-taking your time to get close to bedding areas when you know bucks are using it
-signs that a mature buck is using a small property and when to get aggressive
#310 - Choosing the Right OPTICS w/Mark Boardman and Ryan Muckenhirn of Vortex
01:21:35
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!
#246 - THP LIVE EP. 3 - CRASH & BURIED TRUCK Explained (Turkey Tour Struggles)
00:42:56
In this episode, Jake, Ted, and Nick talk about their recent turkey hunting success and also talk about some of the major struggles they have been having. They tell the stories of how Nick and Ted got a truck buried on a dirt road and how Aaron and Jake got into an accident with another vehicle. They also talk about knowing when it is time to take a break when you have been getting after it for a while!
Tune into the new video podcast channel on YouTube, next Thursday, to catch the next episode of the series while we record it LIVE and we will answer any questions you have!
Zach's dad, Doug, tells his craziest deer hunting story from the early 2000's. On opening day, he had a once in a lifetime hunt that includes a buck down with a bow, a massive 10 pointer and a 17 pointer inside of 10 yards, and a monster buck attacking the buck he shot when he got to it! There are a lot of lessons to take away from this crazy day of hunting and Doug and Zach share what they learned from it.
TOPICS INCLUDE:
-a huge buck attacking the buck Doug just shot
-the best days to hunt early season
-major takeaways that we learned from this unbelievable story
#307 - Factors to Consider When Going In For a Morning Hunt
01:03:41
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 go into an area after daylight
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!
#224 - A Season of Elk Hunting Experience and The Story of Our Success w/Doug Ferenbaugh
01:16:37
Both my Dad and I grew up and lived in Ohio for most of our lives where we learned to hunt whitetails and turkeys. We both always dreamed of one day hunting elk but we were uneducated on how to get a tag and wrote it off as something that was unrealistic for an eastern hunter. After realizing that there are many opportunities to hunt elk every season we have taken full advantage of what September has to offer. In this episode, we talk about our season and the things we have learned, what we plan to improve on next season, and at the end of the episode I tell the story of the bull that I shot with Ben and Colin this season!
Topics Include:
-the story of the bull Zach shot with Ben and Colin this season
-being aggressive when bulls are bugling
-how to time your elk hunting trip based off the rut
#259 - MOVING to a Different STATE - The LITTLE Things in Hunting w/DOUG FERENBAUGH
01:09:24
Zach and his dad, Doug talk about Doug's experience with moving to a new state and having to break down new areas and terrain in his new "home state". The big takeaways are centered around how hunting is all about "The Little Things" and how "hunting is still hunting, no matter where you are". Tune in for some great memories and funny stories about lessons learned and fine details that Doug has learned through his life of hunting throughout the country.
TOPICS INCLUDE:
-understanding the scale of the terrain by reading maps
-hunting home turf vs. an area you have never been
-using conditions to your advantage
#270 - New APP to help FIND DEER??? w/Shane Simpson and Garret Prahl
01:37:00
Zach talks with Shane Simpson, Garrett Prahl, and Ryan Carpenter about a new app that they created to help make the process of finding a tracking dog easier and more efficient for the hunter and the tracker. The result will be more deer found quickly!
TOPICS INCLUDE:
-the new TRAKR app
-different shot angles and recovery rates
-broad-head and arrow setups that trackers see the best recovery with
#281 - Our Favorite Rut Hunting Tactics for Locked Down Bucks!
00:58:50
Zach and Jake sit in the truck and watch a plains whitetail buck locked down with a doe as they discuss the nuances of hunting bucks in through what many consider the "Lockdown Phase" of the rut.
TOPICS INCLUDE:
-where to find locked down bucks
-how to use other deer's clues to tell you a locked down buck is close
-aggressive and non aggressive strategies to use during the lock down
#271 - Making it Cool to Stand Up for Hunters Rights w/John Stallone from the Howl For Wildlife Org.
01:36:38
Zach and Aaron talk with John Stallone from the Howl For Wildlife Org about how to get involved in your state, current issues, and how we should work together to stand up for hunters and conservation rather than only playing defense when issues come up in our own state.
Topics Include:
-setting an example by "making it cool" to do your part by standing up for hunters
-how laws against hunters effect us all even if they aren't in the state we live
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
#301 - Our Funniest MISS Stories - Tips for Making the Shot!
01:05:28
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.
#235 - From Marine, to Art Student, to THP Intern!? w/Nick Andrews
01:27:39
In this episode, I talk with THP intern Nick Andrews to share more about him and his life story. He tells us how he went from being a marine, to an art student, to a THP intern all by the age of 26. Nick is a unique character with a lot of unique perspectives and it has been a pleasure spending time with him this season. I really enjoy listening to his stories and I would imagine you will enjoy them too!
Topics Include:
-Nick's hunting background
-stories from Nick's days as a Marine
-how he went about trying to get into the hunting industry
#239 - The Success and Mistakes of Our Best Muzzleloader Season Deer Drives!
01:39:44
In the last episode, Ben and I discussed some of the changes to our strategy that we planned to make during our annual muzzleloader hunt. As we promised at the end of that episode, we recorded a follow up podcast talking about the results of the hunt. We were extremely pleased to see that our group worked great together and everyone was on the same page which resulted in a very successful trip! We talk about what worked well as well as some things we learned and can improve on next season.
Topics Include:
-the lessons we learned this season and what we want to change for next year
-how we stopped bucks from slipping out behind the drivers
-detailed stories of how we approached each successful hunt
#238 - Lessons We Learned the Hard Way: Plans and Expectations for Our Annual Deer Drives in the Hills!
01:22:28
This season is Ben and I's fourth season hunting the hills with a group doing deer drives. What we like the most about this style of hunting is the team aspect and how much we learn doing it. Every time we setup a drive we all experience a different part of the landscape and by sharing what we learn we speed up the learning process. Everything that we learn along the way also helps us for solo hunting throughout all stages of the season. So whether you hunt with a group or only enjoy hunting solo hopefully you can learn from our experiences!
Topics Include:
-lessons learned the hard way
-how the strategy has evolved based off of mistakes and success
Every hunter hits a dry spell, or several dry spells throughout their hunting career. In this episode, Jake, Ted, and I talk about some of the things that we do to help get us out of a slump during the hunting season. If you find yourself struggling this season, maybe trying some of our strategies for getting ourselves out of a slump will help you too!
Topics Include:
-the importance of sleep for mental clarity
-the value of trying something new when things aren't going well
#252 - SHED HUNTING in all 50 STATES??? - w/Ben Dettamanti (aka SHED CRAZY)
00:53:01
In this episode, Zach talks shed hunting with Ben Dettamanti, who you may know as Shed Crazy from his social media pages and YouTube channel. They discuss Ben's goal to find a shed in every state, shed hunting culture, and shed hunting tips!
Topics Include:
-shed hunting in southern states
-overlooked shed hunting tips
-how shed hunting helps you become a better hunter
#303 - The Difference Between Being AGGRESSIVE Vs. Being RECKLESS When Hunting w/The Tethrd Crew
01:17:44
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.
This year was our second year making the trip up to New York to try tracking down a buck in the snow. Getting experience trying a new tactic is a ton of fun but we also enjoy sharing camp with other hunters that spend more time hunting these areas every year than we do to talk hunting and learn from each others experiences. In this episode, Keith and I talk with our friends Jon and Jake from Just Hunt Club as well as our friends Cori, Bailey, Adam, and Brad who we met through our travels to New York. Sharing camp with friends and "camp talk" is always something that helps us learn so hopefully you enjoy our conversation about tracking in the big woods and can learn something from all of our experiences along the way!
Topics Include:
-Brad's story of a successful track this season
-Zach and Keith's ridiculous story of getting the truck stuck
-details of tracks and tracking conditions that may help you track down a buck
#220 - When to STRIKE When STALKING a Bedded Buck!
00:48:23
In this episode, Jake, Nick, and I talk about the timing and progression of making a stalk. Every situation is different, but in this podcast we cover several different strategies that we use to get within bow range of bedded bucks. Although stalking is an aggressive tactic there are certain times that we make the moves and there are other times we play it safe and wait for a better opportunity. Hopefully the strategies we use can help give you some confidence when making moves on a bedded buck this season!
Topics Include:
-what we think is the best situation to make a stalk
-looking for clues from other deer to relocate a buck
-stalking during the early season vs. during the rut
#243 - THP LIVE EP. 1 - Why the M2 is SO EXPENSIVE, Turkey Tour Plans, and How We Post DAILY Turkey Hunting Videos!
01:23:12
We recently launched our new video podcast channel on YouTube and every Thursday we will be recording LIVE to be able to interact with listeners, answer questions, and give updates of current current conditions and strategies that can help you right now! We are excited about this new channel and this episode was our first live recording from the 2023 Turkey Tour.
We will be posting a lot of podcasts on the audio platforms for the next couple weeks until we are caught back up and eventually we will post twice a week, on both the YouTube channel and on the audio platforms.
Topics Include:
-why does the new M2 vest cost so much???
-how much work it takes post videos the day of the hunt
#285 - Small Property Management Practices That Created Mature Buck Bedding Areas - Keith’s 2023 Buck
00:47:17
In this episode, Keith tells the story of his 2023 buck kill and the three-year journey of rehabilitating a small piece of Southern-Ohio private land to increase overall wildlife production.
Topics Include:
-Hunting Small Properties
-Land Management and Habitat Restoration
-Rut/Lockdown Action
-Historical Data
-Increasing Carrying Capacity and Usability on Small Properties
In this episode, Ben, Keith, and Zach talk about how they plan a route when going into a new area. They discuss some of the differences between stage hunting an area, scouting in the offseason, and scouting in season when trying to find hot sign to hunt that day. In addition, they talk about how conditions, hunting pressure, and habitat are factors that are considered when planning a route. Through various examples and stories, this podcast covers many of the things that can be considered when making a plan before the hunt.
TOPICS INCLUDE:
-stories of successful and unsuccessful route plans
-tips for knowing when to stop and when to keep moving when reading sign
-how to adjust to various factors when planning a route
In this episode, Shane Simpson and I talk about how tactics change while hunting individual turkeys in different public land areas based off a variety of factors.
Topics Include:
-reading an individual turkey's mood
-adjustments made when hunting along heavily hunted roads and trails
#286 - Studying BUCK MOVEMENT w/Luke Resop from the MSU DEER LAB
01:09:34
Luke Resop is studying to get his PHD at Mississippi State University which is the home of the MSU Deer Lab. In this conversation, Luke and Zach discuss various topics related to deer hunting and deer management. Luke shares his personal background and how he got into studying deer. They also discuss the individuality of deer and how each buck has its own personality and movement patterns. They touch on the difference between facts found through research and hunting lore, as well as the impact moon phase, weather, and hunting pressure have on deer movement. Finally, they explore the timing and duration of the rut and how it can vary depending on location. Luke and Zach also discuss the importance of spending time in the field throughout the whole season and how you may always have a chance to find crazy rut action not matter what month of the season you are hunting. Finally, the idea of bucks being related based on similar antler characteristics is debunked.
TOPICS INCLUDE:
-Deer are individuals and each buck has its own personality and movement patterns.
-The difference between the peak of rutting activity and the peak of breeding.
-Moon phase and it's impact on deer movement.
-When is the rut over?
-Antler characteristics are not a reliable indicator of bucks being related.
#278 - Hunting Over SCRAPES! w/Jon Lewis and Jake Lynch
01:11:48
Zach talks about hunting over scrapes with Jon Lewis and Jake Lynch from Just Hunt Club. They discuss how to identify community scrapes, how to setup on scrapes, what time of year to hunt scrapes, and much more!
#213 - Increase Your Odds Of Recovering the Deer You Shoot w/Shane Simpson and Ryan Carpenter
01:18:47
In this episode, I talk with Shane Simpson and his friend Ryan Carpenter about blood trailing deer. Shane has a tracking dog and gets a lot more tracking experience than the average hunter by using his dog to help hunters that have put marginal shots on deer. Throughout these experiences tracking deer, Shane kept data about every track that he went on. His friend Ryan, organized the data to show what can increase your odds of finding deer that you shoot. We discuss these factors to hopefully help you have better success shooting and tracking deer!
Topics Include:
-what you should do if you make a questionable shot
-what broad heads give you the highest odds of recovery
-how your tracking impacts the dogs ability to track
#312 - Still Hunting Bedding Areas for ELK! - w/Doug and Logan Ferenbaugh
01:16:50
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 vs. calling to get a response from a bull
#284 - Hunting DOES in the RUT -- A Season Breakdown w/ BEAU MARTONIK
01:46:05
In this episode, Zach talks to Beau Martonik (@eastmeetswesthunt) and they discuss his 2023 season and how his different hunting styles have helped him round his overall skills this year.
Topics Include:
-Beau's 2023 West Virginia Spot-and-Stalk Buck
-Beau's approach for his PA Archery season and how it changed as season progressed
-Hunting Does in the rut to find bucks
-Different terrain types within the "Big Woods" setting
-Mental hurdles to overcome to stay on track toward your own specific goal
-Much more...
#225 - When Should You Get Aggressive in October???
01:01:30
In the middle of October, for the most part, conditions are hot, deer movement is low, and big buck sightings are few and far between. In this episode, Jake, Hayden and I talk about when we like to get aggressive throughout the "October Lull." To increase our odds we try to find fresh sign and wait for specific conditions to move into bedding areas to try to intercept small moments that mature bucks are making during daylight hours.
#222 - The Importance of Having a Good Team in Hunting and Life! w/Grant McCrabb
01:24:10
In this episode, Grant McCrabb and I talk about a variety of topics including why we moved to Colorado, our plans and expectations for this elk season, hunting with a team, and staying focused in the final moments to make the shot.
Topics Include:
-why Grant and I moved to Colorado and what Grant does for a living
-having a good team and support system when hunting
#276 - Realistic, AGGRESSIVE CALLING for Whitetails!
01:10:42
Zach and Ben talk about a variety of situations in which calling for whitetails has helped them get bucks in range throughout the season. Over the years, we have found that adding realism to our calling setups has helped a lot. In this episode, we discuss how we have added realism to our calls, adjustments we plan to make this season when calling to deer, and stories of how we have successfully called in bucks in the past.
TOPICS INCLUDE:
-how to paint a picture to convince deer to come check out the call
Most whitetail bow hunters look forward to the rut all year and dream of careless bucks cruising and chasing does. In this episode, I talk with the rest of the THP crew and we tell our best stories of crazy action we have had during the rut! Some of these stories have happy endings and some result in disappointment and an unfilled tag but every hunt we discuss was a great learning experience that hopefully helps you when you run into a crazy rut frenzy this fall!
Zach and Ben discuss some the things that they have learned over the years in regards to calling elk. When they first started elk hunting they only had one strategy, get a response and try to call bulls in with bugles. Over the last several seasons their strategies have changed and they call differently or don't call at all, depending on the situation. They also talk about hunting steep terrain, backpack hunting vs base camp hunting, and stalking elk.
TOPICS INCLUDE:
-matching the mood of the herd
-midday calling setups vs. first light and last light setups
-when to call aggressive and when to slow play the situation
#262 - How-To Make BROADHEADS Fly Like FIELD POINTS w/Ranch Fairy
01:01:27
We talk with Ranch Fairy about how to make adjustments to achieve perfect arrow flight when you make the switch from field points to broadheads. Over the years we have all experienced some frustration when tuning broadheads before season. In this podcast, we share some of the things we have learned that have helped us get perfect arrow flight.
TOPICS INCLUDE:
-the importance of practicing with broad heads
#261 - THP Behind the Scenes - Getting to Know Hayden Krimmer
01:03:59
Zach and Hayden talk about the behind-the-scenes work that goes into the THP business, and Hayden's background and how it led to his current position. They also tell a story from on of the craziest nights in THP history that has never been told!
TOPICS INCLUDE:
-what Haydens role is at THP
-how we chose sponsors
-the story that ended our arm wrestling careers
#258 - How Our Perspective Has Changed as Hunters - Reflecting on the ’23 Turkey Season
01:03:05
In this episode, Zach, Jake, Ted, Nick, and THP's friends, Bruce and Dylan talk about their last turkey hunt of the season, some of the lessons learned, and how what they value as hunters has changed over the years.
TOPICS INCLUDE:
-what is important to us now vs. when we were younger
-learning from mistakes
-the struggle of waking up early
Zach, Colin, and Warb discuss the current status of many midwestern states being in drought conditions. They talk about how deer respond to environmental adversity, and how hunters can adjust accordingly to find deer in tough conditions.
TOPICS INCLUDE:
-how deer get water
-adjustments made to our strategy during a drought
-how quickly deer can shift patterns in dry weather
#254 - DRIVING to SCOUT! - OVERLOOKED PUBLIC LAND SPOTS!
00:49:36
Zach and Hayden cover what to look for when scouting from the truck. We often talk about looking for overlooked spots or driving around a new area before we ever start hunting but we don't usually go into too much detail about what we are looking for. Hopefully throughout this conversation you can get a better understanding of what exactly we are looking for when scouting from the road.
Topics Include:
-reading hunting pressure
-finding overlooked public land spots
-reading deer sign from the road and identifying habitat types
In this episode, Ben, Colin, and I talk about what we have learned when calling to elk. Like other forms of hunting we have found that calling to elk is very situational. We discuss the evolution of our calling strategy and some of the strategies that we have incorporated this season where we don't call at all. Hopefully some of the things we have learned will help you in a similar situation when moving in on a bugling bull!
Topics Include:
-situational calling decisions
-reading a bugle to tell if a bull is bedded or active
#266 - Learning from MISTAKES w/Josh Ilderton of the Untamed
01:25:22
In this episode, Zach, Ben, and Keith talk with Josh Ilderton about learning from mistakes when hunting. They talk about different situations where they made big mistakes and while the results of those hunts can be frustrating at first they learn a lot for future hunts. They also discuss how making a mistake doesn't mean the hunt is over and how to adapt when something goes wrong.
TOPICS INCLUDE:
-hunt breakdowns
-ground hunting in West Virginia
-why mistakes don't necessarily mean your hunt is over
#219 - Strategy For Calling Elk Solo w/Kody Kellom
01:14:00
Kody Kellom and the Born and Raised crew have a ton of experience calling elk on public land in many states. Although they often hunt in groups and use group calling strategies, they also have a lot of experience calling elk hunting solo. In this episode, Kody gives his best tips for calling to elk when you are the shooter and the caller. I think that if you hunt elk alone or with a group some of the tips and situations that Kody covers in this episode will help you call in more bulls!
Topics Include:
-when to call and when to sneak closer
-what calls work best in different situations
-examples of different setups for solo elk calling
#292 - Buck Behaviors in the Northeast BIG WOODS w/ Izaak Young
01:37:41
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
#288 - How EFFECTIVE is SNOW CAMO??? w/ AARON WARBRITTON
01:13:24
Zach and Aaron discuss various topics related to hunting in snowy conditions and specifically focus on the advantages of snow camo and the ability to blend into the environment. They discuss the success they have had hunting in the snow and the increased opportunities it provides. They also explore the importance of fresh sign and the ability to track deer in snowy conditions. Additionally, they touch on the impact of wind on deer movement and the potential for bed shifts during wind changes throughout the day. Zach and Aaron talk about their observations and experiences hunting in various late season weather conditions, and compare what they see in different habitats. They also discuss the feeding and bedding patterns of deer and the significance of timing while hunting in the late season.
Topics Include:
-wind changes and how it can affect deer movement
-understanding the feeding patterns and bed shifts of deer
-whether or not snow came works
-using conditions to your advantage during the late season
#294 - Turkey Tour Plans for 2024 - Favorite Moments of 2023
01:08:34
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
#263 - RECOGNIZING Factors That Change BUCK MOVEMENT w/ Joe Rentmeester
01:36:35
Zach, Hayden, and Joe talk about specific stories that relate to how different factors, human-related and natural, will change bucks behaviors and how they go about recognizing these trends while scouting public areas.
TOPICS INCLUDE:
-what makes a buck move to certain areas during hunting season
#287 - LATE SEASON Hunting on Heavily PRESSURED PUBLIC LAND w/Johnny Stewart
01:50:16
In this episode, John and Zach discuss hunting during the late season on heavily pressured public land. Public land can feel over-pressured during the late season but there are usually still some really good opportunities during the end of the season. Due to John’s occupation, over the years he has had a lot of time to target mature bucks on public land during the second half of the season. Zach and John discuss the challenges and benefits of late season hunting, how they find un-pressured areas, and their focus on food sources and bedding areas to pattern deer. They also discuss how a variety of weather conditions changes their strategy for that given day and how those weather conditions impact deer movement. They also discuss the challenges of finding fresh sign in lower deer density areas and what buck sign they expect to see in different habitats and terrain. Finally, they explain how they both value learning from hunting experiences in different areas and the importance of making informed theories based on observations and how that helps them stay persistent and confident.
Topics Include:
-overcoming the frustration of hunting public land after it has already been hit hard all season
-what buck sign to look for during late season hunts and how that may change based off of deer density
-how far mature bucks move in daylight during the late season
-how to adjust to different weather conditions (other than cold and snow) to anticipate buck movement
-wind shift bedding and how to capitalize on it
#260 - FARM COUNTRY Hunting Tactics w/ Jake and Zach
01:22:41
In this episode, Jake and I talk about our experiences hunting flat land, farm country. Both of us grew up in areas where the landscape mostly consists of big agriculture fields and very little timber. Over the years while hunting these areas we realized that there were a lot of unique aspects of hunting farm country that we don’t always deal with when hunting other areas. We discuss the mistakes we made when we first started hunting these areas and the adjustments that we made based off of what we learned. Some of these tactics may help you in your situation no matter where you hunt!
TOPICS INCLUDE:
-the importance of access and how your hunt can get ruined before you even leave the truck
-buck bedding in farm country and how it changes throughout the season
-hunting small properties with very little cover
#268 - Finding Fresh Sign to find HOT SPOTS During the RUT! w/Josh Ilderton
01:06:47
After checking out Josh's lease, Zach and Ben recorded another conversation with Josh and asked more questions about his hunting style in the mountains for West Virginia. They talk about about many different situations that may help you when hunting deer this fall!
#283 - How to MAXIMIZE your EFFICIENCY w/ ANDY MAY
02:19:46
In this discussion from April of 2023, Zach talks to Andy May about how he pays attention to detail with woodsman-ship in order to maximize his effective hunts and overall opportunities at bucks with limited time in the season to hunt.
#230 - Staying Positive When Things Don’t Go As Planned
00:48:09
As much as we dream about executing a plan perfectly and enjoying year after year of filled tags and a full freezer, we all experience times where it feels like nothing is going right. In this episode, we talk about staying positive even when things aren't going your way and our recent experiences that made us question or strategy.
Topics Include:
-getting your confidence back up after making a bad shot
-the struggle of hunting areas with low visibility
-staying confident when your strategy isn't working
#302 - 5 Years of Shooting HEAVY ARROWS! - What Have We Learned??? w/Ranch Fairy
01:32:45
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 stories as well!
Topics Include:
-testing everything even if it has worked in the past
-how important understanding anatomy of animals is when shooting them with a bow
-how to get the best arrow flight
-Is it even possible to predict where an arrow will hit a live animal or the blood trail???
#311 - Best Deer Hunting Calibers w/Mark Boardman and Ryan Muckenhirn of Vortex
01:23:19
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!
#299 - TIPS For Setting Up on ROOSTED GOBBLERS! w/Jake and Nick
01:06:57
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 should or should not call to a roosted gobbler
-anticipating where the turkeys will fly to off the roost tree
#244 - Hunting Gear, Untold Stories, Alaskan Blacktails, and more w/Erik Barber
03:15:43
In this episode, I catch up with our friend Erik Barber. We talk about a broad range of topics and essentially recorded ourselves catching up on the hunting stories and life. Erik is an extremely passionate hunter and has some awesome and hilarious stories to share!
#214 - AGGRESSIVE Hunting Tactics for BIG BUCKS and BULLS! w/Tony Trietch
01:24:04
Tony Trietch is a hunter from Michigan that travels out west every fall to hunt whitetails, elk, and mule deer. When he started hunting out west he began hunting more aggressively by spotting and stalking the biggest bulls and bucks he could find. Whether you are planning on chasing muleys and elk out west this year or you're just trying to expand your strategy for whitetails Tony's hunting style will help you think outside the box and be aggressive!
Topics Include:
-preseason scouting
-the story of how Tony changed his strategy to shoot a huge Colorado elk
#228 - The Camaraderie of Bowhunting from Minnesota Deer Camp
01:16:38
In this episode, Keith and I talk to our new friends Mitch and Tate about their experiences growing up hunting in Minnesota. We tell a lot of stories, talk about their grandpa, who bow hunted for whitetails before anyone else in the area did it, bear hunting, wolves, and what is most important to us when it comes to hunting. One of the most enjoyable parts of traveling to hunt is meeting fellow hunters that are passionate about the outdoors so we have really enjoyed hanging out with Mitch and Tate!
Topics Include:
-do ozonics work?
-wolves and their impact on deer populations in this area
-the importance of spending time with family and friends when hunting
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 fanatics
-ground scent and how to control where deer smell where you’ve been
#291 - Can Stalking in the Plains Help You Be More Effective in the Big Woods??? W/Greg Clements
01:11:49
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 help you when picking spots to hunt in areas with significantly more cover.
Topics Include:
-the similarities and differences between whitetail and mule deer
-observing buck bedding based off of conditions and terrain in open country
-pulling off a shot while on a stalk
-how observing buck bedding in the plains can help you find buck bedding in the timber
#242 - Managing TIMBER with FIRE! - How to Start Managing Property For Wildlife Diversity
01:03:52
In this episode, Keith and I are talking about the importance of managing timber with our friends Larry, Ben, and Alex. We discuss why fire is an important tool in timber management, how to overcome hurdles that may prevent you from starting timber stand improvement projects, and creating goals for the land you are managing. These guys have done an amazing job making improvements on Larry’s 80 acre property and as a result the hunting opportunities have increased greatly in just 5 years. From a hunting standpoint alone this property went from an average 80 acre parcel to the most attractive buck bedding location in the area! If you or someone you know owns land and wants to reach the goals of better hunting, maximizing timber value, and creating diverse habitat for all local wildlife then this podcast may help get you started!
Topics Include:
-what a healthy forest looks like
-the difference between a small, managed, timber stand and huge public land timber stand that isn't managed
-creating better hunting opportunities by managing timber
On our most recent trip, Nick and I were faced with a new challenge of bowhunting in extremely cold conditions and snow. In the first half of this episode, we talk about gear and other tips that that allowed us to manage the cold. In the second half of the episode we tell the full story of our trip back to Minnesota and how we managed to get a crack at a buck!
Topics Include:
-the cold weather gear that we used on this hunt
-the story of a frozen release and a big buck at 20 yards
-how snow camo and a silhouette bow decoy brought a buck to point blank
#234 - Our Biggest MISTAKE in HILL COUNTRY w/Larry Helmers
01:26:01
In this episode, Larry and I talk about some of the recent realizations we have had about hunting in hill country. As we learn more about hunting deer in big timber settings we continue to get better at anticipating specific bedding areas. But we often push too far and ultimately spook the deer before we even get a chance to setup on them or stalk them. As last season ended my mission was to do my best to get a better understanding of why we made that mistake and how we could prevent the mistake during the offseason and into this season. After discussing the success and the failure we have had in the last several years we have come up with new strategies for these areas that will hopefully help us stay in the game more often without pushing too far and bumping deer. Larry and I talk about different strategies for both archery and firearm seasons and hopefully you can learn from what we believe has been our biggest mistake when hunting the hills!
#215 - How Much Buck Sign Should I Setup On??? Reading Early Season Sign w/THP
01:03:10
Although we are always looking for "hot sign" throughout the season, what that sign looks like may vary greatly depending on where we find the sign and what time of the season it is. In this episode, Aaron, Jake, Ted, Nick, and I discuss different sign that we have found to find bucks early in the season. If you have ever asked yourself, "is this enough sign to setup on?" then hopefully this podcast helps you understand what sign is important to us in September and October.
Topics Include:
-how to tell how old sign is
-knowing when to setup based of of the sign you see
-how the sign we look for changes throughout the early season
Zach calls up some members of the crew to talk about their favorite rut stories from chasing locked down bucks to decoy hunts. Hopefully this gets you fired up for the rut as we get into November!
#226 - Overcoming the Fear of Failure w/Beau Martonik
01:33:50
In this episode, I catch up with Beau Martonik. Beau hunts the big woods of Pennsylvania and also travels to hunt other states in big woods settings. Both Beau and I really enjoy the challenges that come with hunting big, contiguous stands of timber. We discuss bedding tendencies in big timber, what conditions may change his bedding location, historical patterns of big bucks, and how we both constantly battle with overthinking our strategy instead of being aggressive due to fear of spooking a big buck.
Topics Include:
-overlooked buck bedding tendencies in hill country
-using historical trends to pattern big woods bucks
-how overthinking your strategy can limit your success
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