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The Fall of the Alamo: A Texas Address by Sam Houston. Enjoy! Stock media provided by Artmuns / Source

In this episode, Corn Bandit muses about the explosion of predator populations such as coyote and bobcats in urban areas. It’s crazy how often they are seen now especially in the suburbs of large and growing cities such as his Plano. Do you live in an area like this and do you see them often? What do you think should be done about the situation? Enjoy! Stock media provided by Artmuns / Source

Happy Texas Independence Day! Stock media provided by Artmuns / Pond5 … Source

In this episode we continue our series, Turkey Strategies, with a review of a chapter on patience and why it is so important in turkey hunting. If you want to bag that huge gobbler, you’ll need to dig deep and summon your inner zen monk. Enjoy! Stock media provided by Artmuns / Source

In this episode we continue where we left off in the Leave The Swamp series about Project Fear. We read about the common objections of “The federal government won’t let Texas leave” and “TEXIT is too difficult”. As you can imagine, those objections are easily dismissed with logic and reasoning. Enjoy! Stock media provided by Artmuns / Source

In this episode we read through the book, The Greatest Hunting Stories Ever Told, and the chapter called The Heart of the Game, by Thomas McGuane. Sit back, relax, pour yourself a cocktail and light up a cigar. Enjoy! Stock media provided by Artmuns / Source

In this episode we review a hunting trip where a hunter used a boat to sneak up on deer on public land rather than just driving and hiking. We also continue our series on whitetail strategies discussing what dead deer can tell you about where and how to find your next trophy. Enjoy! Stock media provided by Artmuns / Source

In this episode we talk about a bunch of things now that it’s the off season. Preparation starts now for the next seasons but there are other things you can hunt in the meantime. Our banter goes this way and that. Enjoy! Stock media provided by Artmuns / Source

In this potpourri episode we discuss some Texas history, the state government, how the mule deer was found and named, public nilgai hunts in Texas, hunting redemption after losing an arrowed deer and how its never too early to get kids involved in hunting and the love of the outdoors. Enjoy! Stock media provided by Artmuns / Source

In this episode we continue our series on turkey hunting strategies were we start by diving into the basics of turkey hunting as well as address many of the common mistakes turkey hunters make. Enjoy! Stock media provided by Artmuns / Source

In this episode, Corn Bandit recount one of his earliest predator hunting memories and tells us a story of a big bobcat that barely got away. A lot of good tips in this one. Enjoy! Stock media provided by Artmuns / Source

In this episode we continue or series, Turkey Strategies, in which we are reviewing the book Complete Turkey Hunting by Outdoor Life. In this one we learn about how to lay the foundation to become a master turkey hunter. As with anything it starts with the basics and developing your turkey hunting skills. Enjoy! Stock media provided by Artmuns / Source

We continue our series reviewing the book, TEXIT. This episode begins explaining the most common knee-jerk arguments against permanent separation and analyzes the strategy of those against called “Project Fear”. Enjoy! Stock media provided by Artmuns / Source

In this episode we continue our series, Whitetail Strategies, where we learn how to interpret the body language of deer to make ourselves better hunters. We also learn about the Texas secession convention of 1861. Enjoy! Stock media provided by Artmuns / Source

Corn Bandit continues his recap of his recent hunting trip. In this part 2, he talks about heading back to hunt the Big Country and his harvesting of an ancient buck. He also learns a lesson on the drop on his bullet over a long shot. Enjoy! Stock media provided by Artmuns / Source

In this episode seeing as how it is mid-January we are going to start a new series learning all about Turkey. We are a few months out from turkey season opening up so that gives us a good runway to refresh what we know and gain a few new pointers for when we all head back out into the field for that trophy Tom. We also learn about an ill fated rebellion during the time of the Republic of Texas… Source

Continuing our duck hunting theme, Corn Bandit excitedly recounts his most successful duck hunt in years. He explains the reasons why with some lessons learned. A lot of patience and much perseverance finally pays off. Enjoy! Stock media provided by Artmuns / Source

In this episode, we get back to a series we started a long time ago covering stories from the hunting classic “The Greatest Hunting Stories Ever Told.” We also discuss how Austin officially became the capital of Texas. Enjoy! Stock media provided by Artmuns / Source

In this episode we discuss a little Texas history as well as a hunting “crime” that occurred in Wisconsin back in the day that is a warning for us hunters not to tip the balance of nature in any one direction as it will cause severe repercussions and unintended consequences. A cautionary tale. Enjoy! https://www.deeranddeerhunting.com/content/articles/the-deer-crime-of-1943 Stock media… Source

We continue our series reviewing the book, TEXIT. This episode makes clear the futility of trying to reform the corrupt system in Washington (Mordor), D.C. through Mordor itself. We read the Texas Declaration of Independence from Mexico from March 2, 1836 and find that there are many parallels of the tyranny being foisted on Texas today by Washington today to the grievances against Mexico at the… Source

In this episode, we revisit Corn Bandit’s unfortunate and frustrating hunt over the holidays where, despite doing everything right, he was unable to find and retrieve a buck he shot. We hit on some lessons that can be learned from a scenario like this. Bottom line, even if you do everything right it will inevitably happen even to the most experienced of hunters. It’s a bummer and really sucks but… Source

In this episode we continue our review of the book, Whitetail Strategies, talking about the importance of paying close attention to your scent and using the deer’s scents to your advantage. We also learn about the Bexar Remonstrances and the Annexation of Texas to the Union. Enjoy! Stock media provided by Artmuns / Source

In this episode Corn Bandit talks about shooting older bucks at the end of the season and discusses what would be the best time to take a few each year. He also recounts his bummer of a story losing a management buck to the high grass even when you do everything right and how important it is to just get back in the saddle. Enjoy! Stock media provided by Artmuns / Source

Happy New Year from the Feed Bandit Podcast! This is sort of a potpourri episode covering the holidays, full freezers, deer processing, a young hunter’s first buck and controlling raccoons. Stock media provided by Artmuns / Source

Corn Bandit shares an amazing story of a Texas high school football player’s remarkable success on the field, he talks about pheasants in Texas following up on a previous episode’s discussion about the game bird and gives some ideas for the coming hunting off-season. Enjoy! Stock media provided by Artmuns / Source

Corn Bandit delivers his promised recap of the very successful hunting they experienced over the Thanksgiving break at Rancho Bandido. He discusses the interesting behavior of the deer on the high fenced MLDP property and tracking a fatally wounded doe. Enjoy! Stock media provided by Artmuns / Source

In this episode we continue our review of the book, Whitetail Strategies, and of Chapter 8, The Real Dirt on Scrapes and Rubs. I learned a lot going through this chapter and now have some extra skils to use out in the field and I’m sure you will too. Also, did you know there was a lessor known and ill fated rebellion against Mexico 9 years before the successful war for Texas independence called… Source

In this episode we talk a little pheasants and how their population evidently is not where one would hope it would be this season. We talk about the importance of getting youth involved in hunting and review a story of a young hunter’s first buck. We also learn about The Siege of Bexar, the first major battle of the war for Texas independence against Mexico. How do you pronounce the county of… Source

In this edition of our series, Leave The Swamp, we continue reading through the book TEXIT. We see how bad the national debt has become and it’s burden on Texans. We see how bad the burden of federal spending on Texas has become and how much more we give than we get in return and we see how little return on investment we get when it comes to securing the border from all that federal theft of our… Source

This episode is recorded on location from Rancho Bandido! We discuss the amazingly bloody hunting weekend we had, one in which 12 deer, 3 turkey and 1 black buck antelope were killed. What a great time! Enjoy! Stock media provided by Artmuns / Source

In this special 150th episode of the Feed Bandit Podcast we celebrate Corn Bandit’s daughter’s first deer! This amazing sport stays alive when we bring in the youth to keep it going. Hunting with your child makes it so special and all worth the trials and tribulations of the hunt. Congratulations, Abby! Enjoy! Stock media provided by Artmuns / Source

In this episode we discuss hunting for those atypical and unique whitetail trophies, skipping school to get that first buck and a little Texas history about the Grass Fight of 1835. Enjoy! Stock media provided by Artmuns / Source

In this one we continue our stroll through the book, Whitetail Strategies, were we learn all about the rut. There’s some interesting things in this one that we’re sure will make you question what you think you knew and teach you a few things or two. We also learn about the short history of the Navy of the Republic of Texas. Enjoy! Stock media provided by Artmuns / Source

Corn Bandit discusses the trials and tribulations he goes through hunting ducks here in Texas, updates us on whitetail hunting progress on Rancho Bandido and reviews an article about the rise in popularity of aoudad hunting in Texas. Enjoy! Stock media provided by Artmuns / Source

In this episode we discuss why we shouldn’t write off a deer hunt on account of the bad weather. There are a lot of reasons to still go out and sit. Jimmy talks about how he processes his whitetail prime cuts to prepare them for the freezer and a little history lesson about Lorenzo de Zavala. Enjoy! Stock media provided by Artmuns / Source

In this one we discuss how important it is to understand the wind where you are hunting whitetails so that you don’t make a mistake and scare off that trophy. We also have a history lesson about the ill fated Tampico Expedition in the lead up to the full blown hostilities of the Texas War for Independence. Enjoy! Stock media provided by Artmuns / Source

We continue our series, Leave The Swamp, reviewing the book “TEXIT” by Daniel Miller and give a little commentary and some sober food for thought amongst the euphoria around the recent national elections. Enjoy! Stock media provided by Artmuns / Source

In this episode we discuss the hunting gene, do you have it? We talk about how each of us may define “trophy” a little differently and we figure out what it takes mentally to have success in whitetail hunting. Enjoy! The Whitetail Hunting Success Formula courtesy of Peter Fiduccia: Concentration + Positive Thinking X Confidence = Consistent Success The Pact for Hunting Success… Source

How acorns and forbs affect your hunting, pronghorn antelope hunting and the opening engagement, The battle of Concepción. Enjoy. Stock media provided by Artmuns / Source

The title says it all about this one. What do The Naked Gun, David Zucker and The Alamo have in common? Tune in to find out! Enjoy. Stock media provided by Artmuns / Source

We continue with the Leave The Swamp series getting into Chapter 2 of the book, TEXIT. They key to understand is that the states are the sovereign and NOT the federal government. The states lent power to the federal government to act as their agent and the states can reassert their sovereignty and take that power back. THAT is TEXIT. Enjoy. Stock media provided by Artmuns / Source

In this one we continue our review of the book, Whitetail Strategies where we look at chapter 2, About the Whitetail. We go into detail about the whitetail deer’s eye, nose, ears, stomach and more. It’s very interesting to learn about the biology of whitetail deer. We also learn about the Runaway Scrape during the Texas War for Independence from Mexico. Enjoy! Stock media provided by Artmuns / Source

Corn Bandit takes a slightly different path away from hunting and Texas this week and reflects on life wondering why sometimes we have trouble figuring out ‘why’ things have happened. Maybe in the end they happen for a reason? Interesting food for thought. Enjoy. Stock media provided by Artmuns / Source

We continue our series, Leave The Swamp, with the conclusion of Chapter 1 of the book TEXIT which details fascinating in fighting of the Republican Party of Texas. Bottom line TEXIT will be a political fight but a good fight for sure. There may be light at the end of the tunnel after all. Enjoy! Stock media provided by Artmuns / Source

In this one I discuss a slimy Texas political candidate who is very much reminiscent of Louis “Moses” Rose, the man known for being the sole defender to leave the Alamo before the fateful battle and I start a new series reading through the book, “Whitetail Strategies: A No-Nonsense Approach to Successful Deer Hunting.” Enjoy! Stock media provided by Artmuns / Source

In this one we’ll discuss how to successfully utilize decoys in the heat as well as late season, a dove treat for your dog and more history on Annexation. We have to understand where we came from to fully understand where we need to go. Enjoy. Stock media provided by Artmuns / Source

We banter about morning hunts for dove, some quail anecdotes and we discuss a little about Texas’ vote for annexation to the U.S. way back in 1845. Enjoy. For Quail Guard: https://www.quailsafe.com/quailguard Stock media provided by Artmuns / Source

The Leave The Swamp series continues with Chapter 1 of the book, TEXIT. What is TEXIT? Enjoy. Stock media provided by Artmuns / Source

Come along as we talk about the importance of practicing shooting ahead of a bird season, taking your kids hunting and a little Texas history about the Goodnight-Loving Trail. Enjoy. Stock media provided by Artmuns / Source

This is the first episode in a new series reviewing a book who’s subject matter is near and dear to our hearts here at Feed Bandit HQ. Namely, it attempts to answer the question ‘how do we as proud Texans prevent our beloved state from being utterly ruined and dragged down into the abyss by her abusive spouse and albatross, Washington, D.C. (Mordor)?’ Stay tuned to find out. Enjoy! Source