Down The Barrel With Jimmy, Deano, and Jared

In this episode of the Down the Barrel Podcast, the crew sits down with Minnesota bowhunter Brandon Ledoux to talk about his journey into serious bowhunting and the lessons learned along the way. Brandon shares how losing his father at a young age helped shape his connection to the outdoors and fueled a lifelong passion for hunting. What started with rifle hunting eventually turned into a full commitment to bowhunting, where constant learning, adapting, and learning from mistakes became the keys to success. The conversation covers everything from missed shots and tough hunts to spot-and-stalk successes, filming hunts for the Ledoux Crew YouTube channel, and how hunting strategies evolve over time. Brandon also talks about balancing family life with hunting and how becoming a husband and father forced him to hunt smarter and make the most of limited time in the woods. It’s a great conversation about perseverance, storytelling, and the reality of chasing whitetails—successes, failures, and everything in between. BTYB: MDHA (www.mndeerhunters.com) MNBOW (www.mnbowhunters.com) First Call For Help (www.firstcall211.net) Wolf Report (www.wolf,report)

In this episode of Down The Barrel, we’re joined by public land hunting standout Greg Lease. Greg is a member of MNBOW, a former deputy, and someone who has built a reputation for consistently finding success chasing whitetails on public land across the Midwest. Greg shares his passion for the hunt and breaks down how he approaches public land in multiple states, including Kansas, Iowa, North Dakota, Minnesota, and Missouri. From scouting strategies to adapting to different terrain and hunting pressure, Greg talks about what it really takes to get it done on public ground. If you’re interested in traveling to hunt, learning how to unlock overlooked public land opportunities, or just hearing stories from the road chasing Midwest whitetails, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. Grab a seat, tune in, and learn how Greg consistently finds success where everyone else is hunting. BTYB: MDHA (www.mndeerhunters.com) MNBOW (www.mnbowhunters.com) First Call For Help (www.firstcall211.net) Wolf Report (www.wolf.report)

In this episode, we dig into where the Minnesota Deer Hunters Association (MDHA) stands on some of the most talked-about issues facing hunters and gun owners today. We break down the latest wave of proposed anti-Second Amendment legislation in Minnesota and what it could mean for our community—not just for deer hunters, but for predator management and the future of hunting as a whole. We also dive into a growing national conversation around Fourth Amendment concerns involving conservation officers and access to private property—an issue that’s raising eyebrows across the country and hitting close to home here in Minnesota. Throughout the episode, we share MDHA’s stance, our personal perspectives, and what we believe is at stake. If you’ve been wondering where we stand on these issues, this is the episode to listen to. And of course, it wouldn’t be us without mixing in a little humor along the way. BTYB: MDHA (www.mndeerhunters.com) First Call For Help 211 (www.firstcall211.net) Wolf Report (www.wolf.report) MNBOW (www.mnbowhunters.com)

In this episode we sit down once again with our good friends Josh and Katie to hear all about their recent Utah turkey hunting adventure. What started as a quick trip to chase a couple Merriam’s turkeys turned into a great story. Along the way we dive into Minnesota turkey hunting, talk about walleye fishing on Lake of the Woods, and swap stories about a few classic Canadian staples—from Tim Hortons coffee to shore lunches on the lake. We also check in on how the whitetail deer population is doing in Ontario and what hunters are seeing north of the border. As always, the conversation goes wherever it wants—plenty of laughs, a few good hunting stories, and even a little marriage counseling sprinkled in along the way. If you enjoy hunting, fishing, road-trip adventures, and good friends around the mic, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. BTYB: MDHA (www.mndeerhunters.com) First Call For Help 211 (www.firstcall211.net) Wolf Report (www.wolf.report) MNBOW (www.mnbowhunters.com)

All the way from South Africa, we’re joined by Pieter Viviers, owner of Marupa Safaris, along with our good friend Tony Roettger for an unforgettable conversation about African big game hunting. In this episode, Pieter shares how he got started bringing American hunters to South Africa and what a true African safari experience really looks like. We break down the trophy options available, realistic costs, travel planning tips, and what hunters should expect when booking the adventure of a lifetime. We also dive into the inherent dangers of hunting Africa’s largest game — including intense stories of Cape buffalo encounters and lion charges that will have you leaning in a little closer. From rifles and calibers to timing your trip and preparing properly, we cover the details that matter. If Africa has ever been on your bucket list, this is an episode you don’t want to miss. Don’t forget to like, follow, and subscribe — and as always, thanks for listening to Down The Barrel. BTYB: MDHA (www.mndeerhunters.com) Wolf Report (www.wolf.report) FirstCallForHelp211 (www.firstcall211.net) MNBOW (www.mnbowhunters.com)