The First Gen Hunter Podcast

Alex Coca is a first gen hunter who has poured his life into mastering deer hunting to the point that he has become a yearly big buck killer and skilled shed hunter. He recently took the next step in his hunting journey by purchasing his own slice of The Whitetail State and now he's enjoying hunting in a whole new way. Subscribe to Kent's Thoughts on Substack Follow Alex: @alex.cocaa.372 Check out the First Gen Hunter Website Follow First Gen Hunter Instagram: @first.gen.hunter Facebook: @first.gen.hunter Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake Follow Noel: @noelgandy Follow Ryan: @theuplandsocial Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners: East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You! My Medic TideWe Use discount code: firstgen15 at checkout to save 15% Optics Planet Use discount code: fgh5 at checkout to save 5% 360 Sportsmen Use discount code: FIRSTGEN15 AlienGear Holsters FORLOH Fox River Socks Gunskins Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories Outdoor Edge

Merry Christmas! Here is this year's Christmas episode as well as the story behind my muzzleloader hunt in Wisconsin. Enjoy! Check out the First Gen Hunter Website Follow First Gen Hunter Instagram: @first.gen.hunter Facebook: @first.gen.hunter Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake Follow Noel: @noelgandy Follow Ryan: @theuplandsocial Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners: East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You! My Medic use discount code firstgen15 at checkout to save 15% TideWe Use discount code: firstgen15 at checkout to save 15% Optics Planet Use discount code: fgh5 at checkout to save 5% 360 Sportsmen Use discount code: FIRSTGEN15 AlienGear Holsters FORLOH Fox River Socks Gunskins Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories Outdoor Edge

Caleb joins me to talk about how our hunting seasons have been going so far. There's been some high highs and some low lows, and I'm confident you can relate. Check out the First Gen Hunter Website Follow First Gen Hunter Instagram: @first.gen.hunter Facebook: @first.gen.hunter Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake Follow Noel: @noelgandy Follow Ryan: @theuplandsocial Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners: East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You! My Medic use discount code firstgen15 at checkout to save 15% TideWe Use discount code: firstgen15 at checkout to save 15% Optics Planet Use discount code: fgh5 at checkout to save 5% 360 Sportsmen Use discount code: FIRSTGEN15 AlienGear Holsters FORLOH Fox River Socks Gunskins Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories Outdoor Edge

Happy Rut- Be in the woods! Follow Jacob- @thelishen Check out the First Gen Hunter Website Follow First Gen Hunter Instagram: @first.gen.hunter Facebook: @first.gen.hunter Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake Follow Noel: @noelgandy Follow Ryan: @theuplandsocial Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners: East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You! My Medic use discount code firstgen15 at checkout to save 15% TideWe Use discount code: firstgen15 at checkout to save 15% Optics Planet Use discount code: fgh5 at checkout to save 5% 360 Sportsmen Use discount code: FIRSTGEN15 AlienGear Holsters FORLOH Fox River Socks Gunskins Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories Outdoor Edge

In this episode I am joined by Brownfield Ag News reporter Brent Barnett to talk about his freshly filled archery tag on a big public land trophy in southern Iowa. It's a great story of hard work, perseverance and a dream come true! Follow Brent: @brent.barnett25 Check out the First Gen Hunter Website Follow First Gen Hunter Instagram: @first.gen.hunter Facebook: @first.gen.hunter Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake Follow Noel: @noelgandy Follow Ryan: @theuplandsocial Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners: East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You! My Medic use discount code firstgen15 at checkout to save 15% TideWe Use discount code: firstgen15 at checkout to save 15% Optics Planet Use discount code: fgh5 at checkout to save 5% 360 Sportsmen Use discount code: FIRSTGEN15 AlienGear Holsters FORLOH Fox River Socks Gunskins Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories Outdoor Edge

It's finally here! Rut revival week 1!

Garrett Feik is back to doing what Garrett Feik does- slocking big illinois bucks. Garrett tells how he got permission to hunt this unique farm and the process he put together to kill this specific buck. It's a great story filled with plenty of tips and tricks for mobile deer hunting and using trail cameras, as well as a few good laughs. Follow Garrett: @gfeik77 Check out the First Gen Hunter Website Follow First Gen Hunter Instagram: @first.gen.hunter Facebook: @first.gen.hunter Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake Follow Noel: @noelgandy Follow Ryan: @theuplandsocial Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners: East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You! My Medic use discount code firstgen15 at checkout to save 15% TideWe Use discount code: firstgen15 at checkout to save 15% Optics Planet Use discount code: fgh5 at checkout to save 5% 360 Sportsmen Use discount code: FIRSTGEN15 AlienGear Holsters FORLOH Fox River Socks Gunskins Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories Outdoor Edge

We’re back after a weeklong hiatus and we have stories to tell. Lance has been in the deer woods and the duck blind with his son and Noel FINALLY connected on a deer on property that he owns. The boys enjoy reconnecting after some time apart and talk about where Noel spent his last week: Realtree Farms in Georgia! We preview upcoming trips for Lance to Colorado and Missouri and give a brief update about the launch of our miniseries “Rut Revival” which will be coming within the next two weeks. Be sure to keep tabs with the gang on social media: The Hunting Heritage- Facebook: www.facebook.com/thehuntingheritagepodcast Instagram: @thehuntingheritagepodcast Noel- Facebook: www.facebook.com/gandyoutdoors Instagram: @noelgandy Lance- Facebook: www.facebook.com/lance.cornelius.3 Instagram: @no_insta_lance The First Gen Hunter Facebook: www.facebook.com/first.gen.hunter Instagram: @first.gen.hunter

There's been a lot happening in the hunting community lately. Changes to hunting media, threats of public land sales and exploitation, and the upcoming wave of new tech and new faces in the community. Someone I knew who would have an interesting take on all of this is Sam Lungren. I think you will appreciate the conversation and perspective he shares. Follow Sam: @samlungrenmedia Check out the First Gen Hunter Website Follow First Gen Hunter Instagram: @first.gen.hunter Facebook: @first.gen.hunter Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake Follow Noel: @noelgandy Follow Ryan: @theuplandsocial Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners: East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You! My Medic use discount code firstgen15 at checkout to save 15% TideWe Use discount code: firstgen15 at checkout to save 15% Optics Planet Use discount code: fgh5 at checkout to save 5% 360 Sportsmen Use discount code: FIRSTGEN15 Camofire Black Ovis AlienGear Holsters FORLOH Fox River Socks Gunskins Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories Outdoor Edge

You got the shot, now what? Find out how to make a clean recovery once you've released an arrow or squeezed a trigger! There's a ton of great info here for hunters of every level! Follow Judd: @juddmccullum Check out the First Gen Hunter Website Follow First Gen Hunter Instagram: @first.gen.hunter Facebook: @first.gen.hunter Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake Follow Noel: @noelgandy Follow Ryan: @theuplandsocial Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners: East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You! My Medic use discount code firstgen15 at checkout to save 15% TideWe Use discount code: firstgen15 at checkout to save 15% Optics Planet Use discount code: fgh5 at checkout to save 5% 360 Sportsmen Use discount code: FIRSTGEN15 Camofire Black Ovis AlienGear Holsters FORLOH Fox River Socks Gunskins Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories Outdoor Edge

Very few people in the world are popular enough to be known by one name: Madonna, Cher, and Bono to name a few. In the hunting world there are even fewer. The exception: T-Bone! Travis “T-Bone” Turner is as good of a guy as you will ever meet. His time as a personality with Bone Collector and Realtree helped introduce the world to the archery guru who is full of knowledge and laughs. Take a step back in time with Lance and Noel as they dive into what made T-Bone fall in love with the outdoors. They’ll talk favorite squirrel recipes, how we can inspire others to keep the hunting heritage alive, archery dreams and so much more. Follow T-Bone- Facebook: www.facebook.com/tboneoutdoors/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/tboneoutdoors/ Website: www.tboneoutdoors.com Be sure to keep tabs with the gang on social media: The Hunting Heritage- Facebook: www.facebook.com/thehuntingheritagepodcast Instagram: @thehuntingheritagepodcast Noel- Facebook: www.facebook.com/gandyoutdoors Instagram: @noelgandy Lance- Facebook: www.facebook.com/lance.cornelius.3 Instagram: @no_insta_lance The First Gen Hunter Facebook: www.facebook.com/first.gen.hunter Instagram: @first.gen.hunter

Caleb and I are back to offer some quick tips on how we break down a property and use different factors to help us determine where we will hunt. In this episode we talk crops, thermals, wind, and a few other factors. Check out the First Gen Hunter Website Follow First Gen Hunter Instagram: @first.gen.hunter Facebook: @first.gen.hunter Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake Follow Noel: @noelgandy Follow Ryan: @theuplandsocial Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners: East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You! My Medic use discount code firstgen15 at checkout to save 15% TideWe Use discount code: firstgen15 at checkout to save 15% Optics Planet Use discount code: fgh5 at checkout to save 5% 360 Sportsmen Use discount code: FIRSTGEN15 Camofire Black Ovis AlienGear Holsters FORLOH Fox River Socks Gunskins Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories Outdoor Edge

A New Thing- The Hunting Heritage Podcast The long anticipated arrival of The Hunting Heritage Podcast is here! Join Lance Cornelius and Noel Gandy as they keep us entertained and informed while discussing what they consider to be a staple of every hunter's story: their Genesis. They'll work to answer the "why" question with their guests as it pertains to the reasons for hunting and the passion that develops as a result. In this opening episode, Lance discusses his offseason and plans with his kids in regard to the upcoming Iowa youth deer season. Noel dialogues about a busy lifestyle and what that looks like as far as this season's preparations go. Be sure to keep tabs with the gang on social media: The Hunting Heritage- Facebook:⁠ www.facebook.com/thehuntingheritagepodcast⁠ Instagram: ⁠@thehuntingheritagepodcast⁠ Noel- Facebook: ⁠www.facebook.com/gandyoutdoors⁠ Instagram: ⁠@noelgandy⁠ Lance- Facebook: ⁠www.facebook.com/lance.cornelius.3⁠ Instagram: ⁠@no_insta_lance⁠ The First Gen Hunter Facebook: ⁠www.facebook.com/first.gen.hunter⁠ Instagram: ⁠@first.gen.hunter

It's year two of the annual tag buying episode! This year Caleb and I are joined by our friends Noel Gandy, Josh Sparks, Brent Barnett, Jace Elliott, Drake Lamb, and Justin Karns. We all burned the midnight oil to talk about our upcoming deer season for 2025- I guarantee you will enjoy the conversation! Follow Jace: @jace.elliott Josh: @joshsparksmw Brent: @brent.barnett25 Noel: @noelgandy Drake: @dlamb32 Justin: @justinkarns Check out the First Gen Hunter Website Follow First Gen Hunter Instagram: @first.gen.hunter Facebook: @first.gen.hunter Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake Follow Noel: @noelgandy Follow Ryan: @theuplandsocial Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners: East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You! My Medic use discount code firstgen15 at checkout to save 15% TideWe Use discount code: firstgen15 at checkout to save 15% Optics Planet Use discount code: fgh5 at checkout to save 5% 360 Sportsmen Use discount code: FIRSTGEN15 Camofire Black Ovis AlienGear Holsters FORLOH Fox River Socks Gunskins Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories Outdoor Edge

Deer season is kicking off around the midwest and many of you may be hunting new ground for the first time and wondering how best to set up for filling tags. Through the years Caleb and I have become a strong tag team for breaking down new ground and through the next few weeks we will share some of our strategies for doing so. Check out the First Gen Hunter Website Follow First Gen Hunter Instagram: @first.gen.hunter Facebook: @first.gen.hunter Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake Follow Noel: @noelgandy Follow Ryan: @theuplandsocial Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners: East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You! My Medic use discount code firstgen15 at checkout to save 15% TideWe Use discount code: firstgen15 at checkout to save 15% Optics Planet Use discount code: fgh5 at checkout to save 5% 360 Sportsmen Use discount code: FIRSTGEN15 Camofire Black Ovis AlienGear Holsters FORLOH Fox River Socks Gunskins Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories Outdoor Edge

Today on The Upland Social, we are going to take a different approach. Because the upland community is so awesome, we recently hit 1,000 followers on Instagram. To celebrate, we hosted an "Online Upland Party" where participants could discuss their plans for the upcoming fall. Proud Sponsors: https://www.huntredi.com/ https://gundogcentral.com/

Jim Burris is a passionate outdoorsman who recently relocated from North Carolina to Wisconsin. He’s hunted with bird dogs for over 25 years going back to his time grouse hunting the Appalachian hills of West Virginia with his Ryman English Setter. Currently, he has a pudelpointer named Manu that he travels the country with hunting any upland bird they can find. He is a lover and collector of rare upland hunting literature and fine shotguns. Jim is the founder and chairman for the Bird Dog Society, a non-profit dedicated to providing education, outreach, and events to bird dog owners to support an enriched and healthy lifestyle with their dogs. Professionally Jim is the director of a large aquaculture research center studying the physiological processes of fish. If there is anything that can top Jim’s passion for upland hunting it would be his passion for fishing, but it’s a close competition for his time. Topics Covered: Jim's recent move from North Carolina to Wisconsin The hunting style of a pudelpointer The thrill and challenge of hunting snipe and rail Simple methods for cooking dark meat birds Jim's heart and mission behind The Bird Dog Society Check out The Bird Dog Society: ⁠https://birddogsociety.org/⁠ Follow Jim and The Bird Dog Society on socials: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/birddogs.and.flyrods/?hl=en⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/birddogsociety/?hl=en⁠

Judd is one of my favorite people to talk hunting with and every time we get together I end up better from our interaction. In this episode we talk about the deeper aims we should consider regarding hunting and conservation. Follow Judd: @juddmccullum Check out the First Gen Hunter Website Follow First Gen Hunter Instagram: @first.gen.hunter Facebook: @first.gen.hunter Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake Follow Noel: @noelgandy Follow Ryan: @theuplandsocial Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners: East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You! My Medic use discount code firstgen15 at checkout to save 15% TideWe Use discount code: firstgen15 at checkout to save 15% Optics Planet Use discount code: fgh5 at checkout to save 5% 360 Sportsmen Use discount code: FIRSTGEN15 Camofire Black Ovis AlienGear Holsters FORLOH Fox River Socks Gunskins Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories Outdoor Edge

I am joined by Garhart Stephenson a Wyoming upland fanatic. Garhart has logged countless miles, hours, and hunts all over the Western united states in search of nearly every upland bird species you can think of with his team of border collie bird dogs. Yes you read that correctly, border collies! Garhart's unique experiences have provided him with some excellent insight on what to expect when you are chasing birds in the Western United States. Follow Garhart: @bordercolliebirdchaser Check out the First Gen Hunter Website Follow First Gen Hunter Instagram: @first.gen.hunter Facebook: @first.gen.hunter Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake Follow Noel: @noelgandy Follow Ryan: @theuplandsocial Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners: East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You! My Medic use discount code firstgen15 at checkout to save 15% TideWe Use discount code: firstgen15 at checkout to save 15% Optics Planet Use discount code: fgh5 at checkout to save 5% 360 Sportsmen Use discount code: FIRSTGEN15 Camofire Black Ovis AlienGear Holsters FORLOH Fox River Socks Gunskins Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories Outdoor Edge

Mike Neiduski is the owner and operator of Ugly Dog Hunting Company, an online bird dog supply shop, providing serious gear for serious bird hunters and dog trainers. He is a NAVHDA senior judge, published writer, and spends most of his fall traveling across bird country with his wirehair, Nash and shorthair, Mack. Topics covered include: Mike's recent venture with Ugly Dog Creating a safe environment for dogs/people alike Public land advocacy Making hunting gear affordable for all budgets Mike's unwritten rules in the uplands Connect with Mike's company: ⁠https://uglydoghunting.com/⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/uglydoghuntingco/?hl=en⁠ Connect with Mike on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/mneiduski/?hl=en