RHO Podcast

Fresh off having a new baby, Austin is back for another Full Draw Friday! We talk about all kinds of habitat improvements, Amishmen, and much more on this edition!Ridge Hunter Products and Merchandise:Ridgehunteroutdoors.comDiscount Code: FULLDRAW for 10% off everything in your orderTactical Approach Outdoors:Tacticalapproachoutdors.comFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/tacticalapproachoutdoorsLLCInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/tacticalapproachoutdoorsllc/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TacticalApproachOutdoorsSupport our Partners:For any info on real estate available through Midwest Farm and Land, or anything that RG Outdoors has, contact Rodney Hawkins 618-925-3153.Check out Raks Big Game Supplements for all your mineral and protein needs! Go to Raksmineral.com and use code FULLDRAW for 15% off your entire order!Submit questions or comments to:[email protected] us on Social:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC50IZ_HE2pnMBjRyPpmgvMgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/RidgeHunterOutdoorsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ridgehunteroutdoors/

Rodney is a land specialist with Midwest Farm and Land. He does millions of dollars worth of sales every year in Illinois. He's also a partner of ours on the podcast. This week, he stopped by to talk about the market, his other business, and much more.Ridge Hunter Products and Merchandise:Ridgehunteroutdoors.comDiscount Code: RHOPOD for 10% off everything in your orderSupport our Partners:For any info on real estate available through Midwest Farm and Land, or anything that RG Outdoors has, contact Rodney Hawkins 618-925-3153.Check out Raks Big Game Supplements for all your mineral and protein needs! Go to Raksbiggame.com and see everything they have to offer.Submit questions or comments to: [email protected] us on Social:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC50IZ_HE2pnMBjRyPpmgvMg Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RidgeHunterOutdoors Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ridgehunteroutdoors/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/RidgeHunterOD

Nelson is a true modern Montana mountain man. He's an avid hunter of mule deer, whitetails, elk, antelope, bears, and more. He also snow sleds, snowboards, trout fishes, serves on an elite helicopter rescue team, is a current detective and former SWAT and narcotics officer, and is a new content creator. Above all, he's a solid dude who we always enjoy talking to.Ridge Hunter Products and Merchandise:Ridgehunteroutdoors.comDiscount Code: RHOPOD for 10% off everything in your orderSupport our Partners:For any info on real estate available through Midwest Farm and Land, or anything that RG Outdoors has, contact Rodney Hawkins 618-925-3153.Check out Raks Big Game Supplements for all your mineral and protein needs! Go to Raksbiggame.com and see everything they have to offer.Submit questions or comments to: [email protected] us on Social:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC50IZ_HE2pnMBjRyPpmgvMg Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RidgeHunterOutdoors Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ridgehunteroutdoors/

Cody Johnson is the founder of The Thin Blue Line Outdoors. This past deer season, we had a big buck contest with him and his team. Fortunately for us, we came out on top. We talked about that and the great season Cody and his team just wrapped up on this episode of the RHO Podcast.Ridge Hunter Products and Merchandise:Ridgehunteroutdoors.comDiscount Code: RHOPOD for 10% off everything in your orderSupport our Partners:For any info on real estate available through Midwest Farm and Land, or anything that RG Outdoors has, contact Rodney Hawkins 618-925-3153.Check out Raks Big Game Supplements for all your mineral and protein needs! Go to Raksbiggame.com and see everything they have to offer.Submit questions or comments to: [email protected] us on Social:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC50IZ_HE2pnMBjRyPpmgvMg Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RidgeHunterOutdoors Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ridgehunteroutdoors/

Kurt Belding is the host of Western Obsessions TV, where he takes viewers along on his outdoor hunting adventures. He's grown up in the outdoors and dedicated himself to being a successful hunter and video producer. We talked with him about his upbringing, filming and editing hunts, how to build mental toughness and stay in shape for the season, and much more!More from Kurt: https://www.westernobsessionstv.com/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100039384646786 https://www.instagram.com/western_obsessions_tv/ https://www.youtube.com/@WesternObsessionsTVRidge Hunter Products and Merchandise:Ridgehunteroutdoors.comDiscount Code: RHOPOD for 10% off everything in your orderSupport our Partners:For any info on real estate available through Midwest Farm and Land, or anything that RG Outdoors has, contact Rodney Hawkins 618-925-3153.Check out Raks Big Game Supplements for all your mineral and protein needs! Go to Raksbiggame.com and see everything they have to offer.Submit questions or comments to: [email protected] us on Social:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC50IZ_HE2pnMBjRyPpmgvMg Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RidgeHunterOutdoors Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ridgehunteroutdoors/

Dalton Tunis is the founder of Bone Boss Outdoors, where he handcrafts turkey and deer calls, manages properties, and creates content for hunters. We talked with him this week about all those things, common goals of hunters, conservation, and much more.More from Dalton and Bone Boss:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094094520499Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bonebossoutdoors/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@bonebossoutdoorsWebsite - https://bonebossoutdoors.com/Ridge Hunter Products and Merchandise:Ridgehunteroutdoors.comDiscount Code: RHOPOD for 10% off everything in your orderSupport our Partners:For any info on real estate available through Midwest Farm and Land, or anything that RG Outdoors has, contact Rodney Hawkins 618-925-3153.Check out Raks Big Game Supplements for all your mineral and protein needs! Go to Raksbiggame.com and see everything they have to offer.Submit questions or comments to: [email protected] us on Social:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC50IZ_HE2pnMBjRyPpmgvMg Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RidgeHunterOutdoors Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ridgehunteroutdoors/

It's survival season for your deer herd. If you are trying to have the healthiest herd possible, right now is when your food plots really matter the most. They are great for making deer easier to hunt, but they also play a key role in keeping your deer alive and healthy.Ridge Hunter Products and Merchandise:Ridgehunteroutdoors.comDiscount Code: FULLDRAW for 10% off everything in your orderTactical Approach Outdoors:Tacticalapproachoutdors.comFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/tacticalapproachoutdoorsLLCInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/tacticalapproachoutdoorsllc/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TacticalApproachOutdoorsSupport our Partners:For any info on real estate available through Midwest Farm and Land, or anything that RG Outdoors has, contact Rodney Hawkins 618-925-3153.Check out Raks Big Game Supplements for all your mineral and protein needs! Go to Raksmineral.com and use code FULLDRAW for 15% off your entire order!Submit questions or comments to: [email protected] us on Social:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC50IZ_HE2pnMBjRyPpmgvMg Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RidgeHunterOutdoors Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ridgehunteroutdoors/

Harvest numbers. Hidden bias. Millions of dollars in hunting revenue. In this episode, we uncover why Illinois’ deer population estimates may not add up and explore smarter ways to manage the herd — including lessons from Iowa.Ridge Hunter Products and Merchandise:Ridgehunteroutdoors.comDiscount Code: RHOPOD for 10% off everything in your orderSupport our Partners:For any info on real estate available through Midwest Farm and Land, or anything that RG Outdoors has, contact Rodney Hawkins 618-925-3153.Check out Raks Big Game Supplements for all your mineral and protein needs! Go to Raksbiggame.com and use code FULLDRAW for 15% off your entire order!Submit questions or comments to: [email protected] us on Social:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC50IZ_HE2pnMBjRyPpmgvMg Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RidgeHunterOutdoors Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ridgehunteroutdoors/

At the end of each season, we like to go over our data and see when the most mature bucks were harvested based on what we have available. Year after year, the trends seem to be the same. Was this year different? Listen to the full episode and find out what we saw as the best days of the 2025 deer season.Ridge Hunter Products and Merchandise:Ridgehunteroutdoors.comDiscount Code: RHOPOD for 10% off everything in your orderSupport our Partners:For any info on real estate available through Midwest Farm and Land, or anything that RG Outdoors has, contact Rodney Hawkins 618-925-3153.Check out Raks Big Game Supplements for all your mineral and protein needs! Go to Raksbiggame.com and use code FULLDRAW for 15% off your entire order!Submit questions or comments to: [email protected] us on Social:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC50IZ_HE2pnMBjRyPpmgvMg Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RidgeHunterOutdoors Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ridgehunteroutdoors/

To consistently harvest mature bucks year over year, you have to take advantage of the offseason. If you want to take advantage of the offseason, you need to prepare for it. Austin and Canyon talk about that this week on Full Draw Friday.Ridge Hunter Products and Merchandise:Ridgehunteroutdoors.comDiscount Code: FULLDRAW for 10% off everything in your orderTactical Approach Outdoors:Tacticalapproachoutdors.comFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/tacticalapproachoutdoorsLLCInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/tacticalapproachoutdoorsllc/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TacticalApproachOutdoorsSupport our Partners:For any info on real estate available through Midwest Farm and Land, or anything that RG Outdoors has, contact Rodney Hawkins 618-925-3153.Check out Raks Big Game Supplements for all your mineral and protein needs! Go to Raksmineral.com and use code FULLDRAW for 15% off your entire order!Submit questions or comments to: [email protected] us on Social:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC50IZ_HE2pnMBjRyPpmgvMg Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RidgeHunterOutdoors Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ridgehunteroutdoors/

Cam Hanes recently made some comments about the importance of a forgiving bow over a fast bow for hunting. I tend to agree with everything he said on the matter. I talk about that, what we saw at the ATA, and more on this episode.Ridge Hunter Products and Merchandise:Ridgehunteroutdoors.comDiscount Code: RHOPOD for 10% off everything in your orderSupport our Partners:For any info on real estate available through Midwest Farm and Land, or anything that RG Outdoors has, contact Rodney Hawkins 618-925-3153.Check out Raks Big Game Supplements for all your mineral and protein needs! Go to Raksbiggame.com and use code FULLDRAW for 15% off your entire order!Submit questions or comments to: [email protected] us on Social:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC50IZ_HE2pnMBjRyPpmgvMg Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RidgeHunterOutdoors Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ridgehunteroutdoors/

Austin was able to take a huge mainframe 8-point buck back in late October. We talk about how he got it done on that deer, giving bucks some wind, and much more on this episode of Full Draw Friday.Full Draw Friday NoteRidge Hunter Products and Merchandise:Ridgehunteroutdoors.comDiscount Code: FULLDRAW for 10% off everything in your orderTactical Approach Outdoors:Tacticalapproachoutdors.comFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/tacticalapproachoutdoorsLLCInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/tacticalapproachoutdoorsllc/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TacticalApproachOutdoorsSupport our Partners:For any info on real estate available through Midwest Farm and Land, or anything that RG Outdoors has, contact Rodney Hawkins 618-925-3153.Check out Raks Big Game Supplements for all your mineral and protein needs! Go to Raksmineral.com and use code FULLDRAW for 15% off your entire order!Submit questions or comments to: [email protected] us on Social:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC50IZ_HE2pnMBjRyPpmgvMg Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RidgeHunterOutdoors Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ridgehunteroutdoors/

You've probably heard someone say over the past few years, "hunting is turning into a rich man's game." Or something along those lines. Is it really, though? And, what do they actually mean when they say hunting? Canyon talks about all that on this episode of the RHO Podcast!Ridge Hunter Products and Merchandise:Ridgehunteroutdoors.comDiscount Code: RHOPOD for 10% off everything in your orderSupport our Partners:For any info on real estate available through Midwest Farm and Land, or anything that RG Outdoors has, contact Rodney Hawkins 618-925-3153.Check out Raks Big Game Supplements for all your mineral and protein needs! Go to Raksbiggame.com and use code FULLDRAW for 15% off your entire order!Submit questions or comments to: [email protected] us on Social:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC50IZ_HE2pnMBjRyPpmgvMg Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RidgeHunterOutdoors Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ridgehunteroutdoors/

2025 has been a banner year at Ridge Hunter Outdoors. We've been fortunate to harvest and film several nice bucks and turkeys, produce some really fun episodes and new series, and reach goals that we had set for ourselves. Thank you all for making this year what it was. We can't wait to see what 2026 is going to bring!Ridge Hunter Products and Merchandise:Ridgehunteroutdoors.comDiscount Code: RHOPOD for 10% off everything in your orderSupport our Partners:For any info on real estate available through Midwest Farm and Land, or anything that RG Outdoors has, contact Rodney Hawkins 618-925-3153.Check out Raks Big Game Supplements for all your mineral and protein needs! Go to Raksbiggame.com and use code FULLDRAW for 15% off your entire order!Submit questions or comments to: [email protected] us on Social:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC50IZ_HE2pnMBjRyPpmgvMg Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RidgeHunterOutdoors Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ridgehunteroutdoors/

Food is the key to hunting mature bucks and any deer during the late season. However, not everyone has access to hunt good food sources. So, how do they fill their tags in the latter part of the season? Canyon answers that question on this Full Draw Friday!Ridge Hunter Products and Merchandise:Ridgehunteroutdoors.comDiscount Code: RHOPOD for 10% off everything in your orderSupport our Partners:For any info on real estate available through Midwest Farm and Land, or anything that RG Outdoors has, contact Rodney Hawkins 618-925-3153.Check out Raks Big Game Supplements for all your mineral and protein needs! Go to Raksbiggame.com and use code FULLDRAW for 15% off your entire order!Submit questions or comments to: [email protected] us on Social:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC50IZ_HE2pnMBjRyPpmgvMg Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RidgeHunterOutdoors Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ridgehunteroutdoors/

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We're finally back with a solo episode from Canyon, where he discusses the Illinois firearm season, updates you on how the team has been doing, talks about YouTube, content, expos for next year, and more! It's been a great season, and we're not done yet!Ridge Hunter Products and Merchandise:Ridgehunteroutdoors.comDiscount Code: RHOPOD for 10% off everything in your orderSupport our Partners:For any info on real estate available through Midwest Farm and Land, or anything that RG Outdoors has, contact Rodney Hawkins 618-925-3153.Check out Raks Big Game Supplements for all your mineral and protein needs! Go to Raksbiggame.com and use code FULLDRAW for 15% off your entire order!Submit questions or comments to: [email protected] us on Social:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC50IZ_HE2pnMBjRyPpmgvMg Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RidgeHunterOutdoors Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ridgehunteroutdoors/

On the final Deer Season Daily of 2025, Canyon talks about how RHO has been doing, what came in the shop during the first Illinois firearm season, and what you can expect to see throughout the remainder of the season.Don't forget to subscribe and go leave a comment on Canyon's second buck video to get entered to win a Tactacam Reveal X3.0 Pro!The Deer Season Daily episodes will keep you up to date on all things deer season and Ridge Hunter Outdoors. Hit the subscribe button so you don't miss anything this season!Ridge Hunter Products and Merchandise:Ridgehunteroutdoors.comSupport our Partners:Check out Raks Big Game Supplements for all your mineral and protein needs! Go to Raksmineral.com and use code FULLDRAW for 15% off your entire order!Submit questions or comments to: [email protected] us on Social:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC50IZ_HE2pnMBjRyPpmgvMg Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RidgeHunterOutdoors Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ridgehunteroutdoors/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/RidgeHunterOD