The First Gen Hunter Podcast

Brad Willey of Big Woods Bucks is back on the show to talk about his 2024 buck! It's a great story of woodsmanship, sound tactics, and good instincts. Other topics include: -Scary moments as an Army paratrooper -Being injured in an IED ambush in Iraq -Being comfortable with being uncomfortable -The gear needed for tracking bucks in the rain, snow and heat in the big woods habitat. Order a knife from Kickapoo Creek Knife Company! Check out the First Gen Hunter Website Follow First Gen Hunter Instagram: @first.gen.hunter Facebook: @first.gen.hunter Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake Follow Noel: @noelgandy 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% Camofire Black Ovis AlienGear Holsters FORLOH Fox River Socks Gunskins Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories Outdoor Edge Kuiu Tactical Hunting Apparel

This week we are joined by special guest Brent Barnett of Brownfield Ag News! We get to hear of some of his earliest hunting memories and his hunting background. Then we hear of his first ever "rut-cation" and the action-packed week he had in the deer woods, culminating in the harvest of a public land buck! We hope you enjoy the episode and have a blessed week! -Caleb Show note tags: Instagram: @brent.barnett25 YouTube: Brownfield Ag News Old Barn Taxidermy Instagram: @oldbarntaxidermy My personal instagram: @calebleedrake The Backwoods Instagram: @backwoods_bulletin Check out the First Gen Hunter Website Follow First Gen Hunter Instagram: @first.gen.hunter Facebook: @first.gen.hunter

This is episode contains some devastating news for our boy Noel! But he's keeping his head up, hunting hard and adjusting to this week of the rut, and so should you. Just keep hunting, just keep hunting, just keep hunting.... Follow Noel: @noelgandy Follow Lance: @no_insta_lance Check out the First Gen Hunter Website Follow First Gen Hunter Instagram: @first.gen.hunter Facebook: @first.gen.hunter

Still holding an unfilled buck tag and stressing as each day of November passes you by? Has the rut come and gone without you, and all you have to look forward to are the scraps of the archery season after gun hunters hit the fields and forests in huge volume? NO! It's still sweet November and as Noel and I describe it, some of the BEST days of November are still ahead of us. Keep your head up, hunt hard, and get ready for your luck to change at any moment! That's what this conversation is all about. Noel and Kent talk about deer behavior in the latter part of November, and how to take advantage of their unique habits during this phase of the season. Kent also tells the story of his early muzzleloader buck harvest that had many ups and downs but ended with a filled tag nonetheless. Order a knife from Kickapoo Creek Knife Company! Check out the First Gen Hunter Website Follow First Gen Hunter Instagram: @first.gen.hunter Facebook: @first.gen.hunter Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake Follow Noel: @noelgandy 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% Camofire Black Ovis AlienGear Holsters FORLOH Fox River Socks Gunskins Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories Outdoor Edge Kuiu Tactical Hunting Apparel

I hope you have been having an action-packed deer season! If not, I hope you are able to relate to this episode and that it is thought-provoking as you analyze your season thus far. EHD and the longer-lasting effects of it, as well as moon phases relating to deer movement are discussed in this episode. I hope it gets you thinking and helps you grow as an outdoorsman/woman! I hope you have a blessed week! -Caleb Old Barn Taxidermy Instagram: @oldbarntaxidermy My personal instagram: @calebleedrake The Backwoods Instagram: @backwoods_bulletin Check out the First Gen Hunter Website Follow First Gen Hunter Instagram: @first.gen.hunter Facebook: @first.gen.hunter

Check out another weekly installment of rut defining conversation. This week Noel and Lance discuss Lance's buck harvest, hot doe behavior, and online trolls. Follow Noel: @noelgandy Follow Lance: @no_insta_lance Check out the First Gen Hunter Website Follow First Gen Hunter Instagram: @first.gen.hunter Facebook: @first.gen.hunter

I love hearing first gen hunter stories. Of course many aspects of these stories have common themes, but they are also quite different in many ways. For Jeff, hunting elk and mule deer out West has been the areas where he has poured much of his hunting time and resources. Order a knife from Kickapoo Creek Knife Company! Check out the First Gen Hunter Website Follow First Gen Hunter Instagram: @first.gen.hunter Facebook: @first.gen.hunter Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake 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% Camofire Black Ovis AlienGear Holsters FORLOH Fox River Socks Gunskins Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories Outdoor Edge Kuiu Tactical Hunting Apparel

On this episode, Caleb highlights the top 4 States that have the most public land for whitetail hunting, they might surprise you! And it also might shock you how affordable they are to hunt! Then Caleb goes over some big bucks that have been harvested this Fall and some of the details of those stories. We hope you enjoy this episode! Have a blessed week! -Caleb Old Barn Taxidermy Instagram: @oldbarntaxidermy My personal instagram: @calebleedrake The Backwoods Instagram: @backwoods_bulletin Check out the First Gen Hunter Website Follow First Gen Hunter Instagram: @first.gen.hunter Facebook: @first.gen.hunter

Noel and Lance are back with some recap action from the second week of November and both are excited for what theup coming week will have to offer- It's a great day to be in the deer woods folks! Follow Noel: @noelgandy Follow Lance: @no_insta_lance Check out the First Gen Hunter Website Follow First Gen Hunter Instagram: @first.gen.hunter Facebook: @first.gen.hunter

We made it there and back! I completed my first elk hunt and I'm here to share what I learned, experienced, and survived in the mountains of Colorado. It was a trip that I'll remember for the rest of my life. Tune in to be inspired to take on your own adventure! Order a knife from Kickapoo Creek Knife Company! Check out the First Gen Hunter Website Follow First Gen Hunter Instagram: @first.gen.hunter Facebook: @first.gen.hunter Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake 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% Camofire Black Ovis AlienGear Holsters FORLOH Fox River Socks Gunskins Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories Outdoor Edge Kuiu Tactical Hunting Apparel

On this episode, we cover some new articles from the far South of Florida, to the North of Montana, and hear about some unfortunate poaching & trespassing news within the Midwest. I hope you enjoy and are getting out in the woods sometime this week! -Caleb Old Barn Taxidermy Instagram: @oldbarntaxidermy My personal instagram: @calebleedrake The Backwoods Instagram: @backwoods_bulletin Check out the First Gen Hunter Website Follow First Gen Hunter Instagram: @first.gen.hunter Facebook: @first.gen.hunter

Welcome to the first episode of The Rut Revival Podcast hosted by Noel Gandy and Lance Cornelius. Noel and Lance will be on the show every Sunday for the month of November to help you through the highs and lows of the whitetail rut. Follow Noel: @noelgandy Follow Lance: @no_insta_lance Check out the First Gen Hunter Website Follow First Gen Hunter Instagram: @first.gen.hunter Facebook: @first.gen.hunter

It's here! It's time to head out for our elk hunting trip. Alex, Darin, Caleb and Kent sit down to talk hunting philosophy and discipline as we look forward to a week on the mountain hunting elk. Find a way to say yes, and go fulfill your own hunting dreams! Check out the First Gen Hunter Website Follow First Gen Hunter Instagram: @first.gen.hunter Facebook: @first.gen.hunter Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake 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% Camofire Black Ovis AlienGear Holsters FORLOH Fox River Socks Gunskins Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories Outdoor Edge Kuiu Tactical Hunting Apparel

This episode is a complete walk-through of the hunt! We dive right back where we left off last week into the moment of the hunt in which Caleb lays eyes upon the largest Whitetail deer he has ever seen! Caleb gives all the details of the buck's movement, the shot, the recovery, and all of the thoughts and emotions going on in-between. We hope you enjoy and have a blessed week! -Caleb See the film of Caleb's hunt! Old Barn Taxidermy Instagram: @oldbarntaxidermy My personal instagram: @calebleedrake The Backwoods Instagram: @backwoods_bulletin Check out the First Gen Hunter Website Follow First Gen Hunter Instagram: @first.gen.hunter Facebook: @first.gen.hunter

The best broadheads Caleb and I have shot have been SEVR mechanical heads. Caleb and I had the privilege of sitting down with KC Davies to talk about SEVRs genesis story, the innovation they include in their broadheads and some of the incredible animals that have been harvested with the. KC also talks about some of his own hunting experiences making this an excellent listen. Follow KC: @bowhunterkc Check out the First Gen Hunter Website Follow First Gen Hunter Instagram: @first.gen.hunter Facebook: @first.gen.hunter Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake 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% Camofire Black Ovis AlienGear Holsters FORLOH Fox River Socks Gunskins Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories Outdoor Edge Kuiu Tactical Hunting Apparel

On this edition of the Backwoods Bulletin, Caleb discusses the backstory of his recent giant buck that he harvested on a short trip back to his home State of Illinois. He goes way back to his hunting roots, and brings that all the way to the first moment he laid eyes upon the largest deer he has ever seen...tune in for this week and next week to hear the rest of the story of this deer! Have a blessed week! -Caleb Old Barn Taxidermy Instagram: @oldbarntaxidermy My personal instagram: @calebleedrake The Backwoods Instagram: @backwoods_bulletin Check out the First Gen Hunter Website Follow First Gen Hunter Instagram: @first.gen.hunter Facebook: @first.gen.hunter

Good hunters are constantly upgrading their tactics each season as they gain new skills and knowledge. One of the more advanced tactics is adjusting to thermal differences that create air drafts and currents which move a hunter's scent in ways that could get him busted by a nearby deer. Greg of Whitetail Partners is an expert at reading and adjusting to thermal changes and he joined the show to share some of his knowledge on this, and other high level deer hunting tactics. Follow Greg: @greg_whitetail_partners Check out the First Gen Hunter Website Follow First Gen Hunter Instagram: @first.gen.hunter Facebook: @first.gen.hunter Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake 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% Camofire Black Ovis AlienGear Holsters FORLOH Fox River Socks Gunskins Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories Outdoor Edge Kuiu Tactical Hunting Apparel

On this episode we have special guest, Alex Gruin, from East2West Hunts reviewing a couple predator attacks, discussing Prop 127 in Colorado, and announcing a new part of his company! We hope you enjoy and have a blessed week! -Caleb Show note links: Instagram: @east2westhunts YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@east2westhunts East2WestHunts Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/east-2-west-hunts/id1773589615 https://open.spotify.com/show/0HINxcH5R6Y3u1HUIy3n1w?si=b602e73c31574482 Old Barn Taxidermy Instagram: @oldbarntaxidermy My personal instagram: @calebleedrake The Backwoods Instagram: @backwoods_bulletin Check out the First Gen Hunter Website Follow First Gen Hunter Instagram: @first.gen.hunter Facebook: @first.gen.hunter

Cooking wild game is one of the best outcomes of hunting and fishing. It's the falling action to a great story that takes on its own form with each time we enter the field. The problem is most people do not understand how to maximize the game meat they harvest. Thankfully some extremely creative culinary experts in the hunting community such as Danielle Prewett have provided us with some great ideas for making the most of the meat we harvest in the field. Her newly released book titled Meateater's Wild + Whole Cookbook is loaded with recipes that match each season of the year. Order The Cookbook Follow Danielle: @danielleprewett Check out the First Gen Hunter Website Follow First Gen Hunter Instagram: @first.gen.hunter Facebook: @first.gen.hunter Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake 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% Camofire Black Ovis AlienGear Holsters FORLOH Fox River Socks Gunskins Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories Outdoor Edge Kuiu Tactical Hunting Apparel

On this episode Caleb shares about the start of the hunting season and the excitement that surrounds it while touching on some tips for the rut, and tracking your a deer if you are not 100% on where you hit it. This episode also includes a couple handfuls of odd hunting laws that are currently in the United States, and finally the new Iowa black crappie State Record and Michigan black bear State record are discussed! We hope you enjoy and have a blessed week! Old Barn Taxidermy Instagram: @oldbarntaxidermy My personal instagram: @calebleedrake The Backwoods Instagram: @backwoods_bulletin Check out the First Gen Hunter Website Follow First Gen Hunter Instagram: @first.gen.hunter Facebook: @first.gen.hunter

Garrett is a member of the Meateater team, a lifelong Montanan, and a great hunter. Garrett joined the show to talk tactics with shooting in the field, and how to have a successful elk rifle season. It's one of those conversations that will make you rethink your approach to hunting. Topics Include -Shooting tactics -Hunting the Yellowstone Buffer Zone -The history of the West -How to kill elk -How not to kill elk -Gun hunting vs bowhunting Follow Garrett: @garrettblong Check out the First Gen Hunter Website Follow First Gen Hunter Instagram: @first.gen.hunter Facebook: @first.gen.hunter Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake 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% Camofire Black Ovis AlienGear Holsters FORLOH Fox River Socks Gunskins Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories Outdoor Edge Kuiu Tactical Hunting Apparel

On this episode we jump back about a month and a half to the night that Iowa's tags open for purchase online! One of my best friends and founder of First Gen Hunter, Kent Boucher, joins as we discuss many topics relating to deer season including the tags we are purchasing for this season, updates to our arrow setups, food plots & habitat for deer, shed hunting, and our hopes/goals for this season! We hope you enjoy and have a blessed week! - Caleb Old Barn Taxidermy Instagram: @oldbarntaxidermy My personal instagram: @calebleedrake The Backwoods Instagram: @backwoods_bulletin Check out the First Gen Hunter Website Follow First Gen Hunter Instagram: @first.gen.hunter Facebook: @first.gen.hunter

Deer hunting is the most common thread in the fabric of American hunting culture, and once you've had a good taste of it, it's easy to see why that is. But just as all other enjoyable pursuits have become commercialized so has deer hunting. So much so that sometimes it's simplest components that make it such a great part of the human experience are lost within the market driven perspectives, products, and trends. My good friend Doug Duren joined me to discuss this reality, and provide his insight on the issue. Topics Include -Historical view of Deer Hunting -CWD -Behind the scenes information from Meateater -Sharing The Land -Hunting Access -Conservation Follow Doug: @dougduren Sign Up For Sharing The Land Check out the First Gen Hunter Website Follow First Gen Hunter Instagram: @first.gen.hunter Facebook: @first.gen.hunter Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake 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% Camofire Black Ovis AlienGear Holsters FORLOH Fox River Socks Gunskins Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories Outdoor Edge Kuiu Tactical Hunting Apparel

This week Caleb sits down with one of his best friends, Dillon, discussing summer fishing and review a recent article on the subject. They also share what they have learned with planting 5 different food plots leading into this deer season and some things learned. To finish the episode, we hear about the biggest buck Dillon has seen while in the field and hear about best practices when seeking permission to hunt a farmers land, from a farmer! We hope you enjoy and have a blessed week! -Caleb Old Barn Taxidermy Instagram: @oldbarntaxidermy My personal instagram: @calebleedrake The Backwoods Instagram: @backwoods_bulletin Check out the First Gen Hunter Website Follow First Gen Hunter Instagram: @first.gen.hunter Facebook: @first.gen.hunter

Andrew is a friend and fellow podcaster who has taken on hunting as a first gen hunter. After being contacted multiple times on how to hunt with a muzzleloader Andrew and I decided to host a podcast together to air on both of our feeds to help others learn how to hunt successfully with a muzzleloader. Follow Andrew: @endurhunt Check out the First Gen Hunter Website Follow First Gen Hunter Instagram: @first.gen.hunter Facebook: @first.gen.hunter Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake 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% Camofire Black Ovis AlienGear Holsters FORLOH Fox River Socks Gunskins Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories Outdoor Edge Kuiu Tactical Hunting Apparel

Backwoods is here with another dose of outdoor news to help you stay in the loop on what's happening around the country. Old Barn Taxidermy Instagram: @oldbarntaxidermy My personal instagram: @calebleedrake The Backwoods Instagram: @backwoods_bulletin Check out the First Gen Hunter Website Follow First Gen Hunter Instagram: @first.gen.hunter Facebook: @first.gen.hunter

Adam is a goat herdsman who uses his goat herd to restore native habitat throughout the midwest by grazing down competition from invasive plants. Our passion for conserving prairie ecosystems is what helped us cross paths which is when I found out that Adam loves hunting doves. He recently purchased an outfitted dove hunt in Argentina, the promised land of great dove hunting, and he joined me on the show to discuss his experiences. Topics Include: -Whitetail land management with "goatscaping" -Number of doves, dove hunters, and days hunting doves in the US -Number of shells spent per bagged dove -Purchasing hunting trips at conservation banquets -The ecosystems of Argentina - Wearing out shotguns -The skill of the "bird boys" Follow Adam: @iowa_kiko_goats Check out the First Gen Hunter Website Follow First Gen Hunter Instagram: @first.gen.hunter Facebook: @first.gen.hunter Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake 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% Camofire Black Ovis AlienGear Holsters FORLOH Fox River Socks Gunskins Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories Outdoor Edge Kuiu Tactical Hunting Apparel

Follow Eric on Facebook Eric's Website Old Barn Taxidermy Instagram: @oldbarntaxidermy Caleb's Instagram: @calebleedrake The Backwoods Instagram: @backwoods_bulletin Check out the First Gen Hunter Website Follow First Gen Hunter Instagram: @first.gen.hunter Facebook: @first.gen.hunter

In this episode Kent and Alex interview Jeremy Dinsmore of the Antler Up Podcast to dig into the strategy of saddle hunting. Saddle hunting is the most ultralight method of mobile hunting, but the learning curve seems to be a barrier for many hunters. Jeremy breaks down the how and why of saddle hunting and by the end of listening I think you will feel ready to give it a try. I know I do. Follow Jeremy: @antler_up_outdoors Check out the First Gen Hunter Website Follow First Gen Hunter Instagram: @first.gen.hunter Facebook: @first.gen.hunter Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake 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% Camofire Black Ovis AlienGear Holsters FORLOH Fox River Socks Gunskins Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories Outdoor Edge Kuiu Tactical Hunting Apparel

Caleb is joined by his wife Stacie to discuss three topics in the hunting world. What gun dog breed is best, the differences between white and red oaks, and a new controversial law being introduced to youth and disabled deer seasons in Michigan in 2025. Old Barn Taxidermy Instagram: @oldbarntaxidermy My personal instagram: @calebleedrake The Backwoods Instagram: @backwoods_bulletin Check out the First Gen Hunter Website Follow First Gen Hunter Instagram: @first.gen.hunter Facebook: @first.gen.hunter

Jake Hofer is one of the nicest guys you meet. Beyond that he is a brilliant businessman, a conservationist, and a really good deer hunter. In this conversation we discuss his previous deer season, what's been going on with trail cam bans, his recent acquisition of Whitetail Master Academy. Other Topics Include -Hunting and social media -The slippery slope of limiting hunting rights -The best use of trail cams. Follow Jake: @jakehofer Follow Whitetail Master Academy: @whitetailmasteracademy Check out the First Gen Hunter Website Follow First Gen Hunter Instagram: @first.gen.hunter Facebook: @first.gen.hunter Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake 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% Camofire Black Ovis AlienGear Holsters FORLOH Fox River Socks Gunskins Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories Outdoor Edge Kuiu Tactical Hunting Apparel

Welcome to the first episode of The Backwoods Bulletin Podcast hosted by Caleb Drake! In this episode Caleb is joined by Sam Soholt a hunter and conservationist who has spent his career raising money and awareness for conservation efforts through his business Public Land Tees. Follow Sam: @samsoholt Follow Public Land Tees: @publiclandtees Follow The Backwoods Bulletin: @backwoods_bulletin Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake Check out the First Gen Hunter Website Follow First Gen Hunter Instagram: @first.gen.hunter Facebook: @first.gen.hunter Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners: Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The Backwoods Bulletin & First Gen Hunter Podcasts Sent You!

The more deer seasons I get under my belt, the more I realize how important it is to hunt over the most recent intel possible. Mobile hunting, or run and gun hunting as some call it, has been proven to be the most effective means to achieve this. I have used some mobile hang and hunt tactics in the past, and have often felt overwhelmed by the work it takes to do it effectively. Jake Lishen of The Land Limited has perfected his hang and hunt approach over many seasons of hunting almost exclusively in this manner. He Joined Alex and me to talk about how he approaches his hunts. There are some great tips in here that I can't wait to apply myself. Other Topics -Finding a job you love -Woodsmanship -Deer are different across the country -Manicured deer properties vs mobile hunting on public land Follow Jake: @thelishen Check out the First Gen Hunter Website Follow First Gen Hunter Instagram: @first.gen.hunter Facebook: @first.gen.hunter Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake 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% Camofire Black Ovis AlienGear Holsters FORLOH Fox River Socks Gunskins Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories Outdoor Edge Kuiu Tactical Hunting Apparel

Caleb joins me for a live episode to discuss his new podcast that will launch on this feed called "The Backwoods Bulletin." We discuss some of his upcoming guests along with our hopes and plans for the upcoming hunting season. Follow The Backwoods Bulletin: @backwoods_bulletin Check out the First Gen Hunter Website Follow First Gen Hunter Instagram: @first.gen.hunter Facebook: @first.gen.hunter Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake 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% Camofire Black Ovis AlienGear Holsters FORLOH Fox River Socks Gunskins Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories Outdoor Edge Kuiu Tactical Hunting Apparel

This is one of the all time best conversations I've ever recorded. Alex and I had the privilege of interviewing Anthony Williams, a hunting and fishing guide who has hunted most of the United States. Anthony grew up in extremely adverse circumstances in a segregated community in North Carolina, but worked very hard to achieve the life he lives today as a hunting and fishing guide. Topics Include -Growing up surrounded by racism -Why there aren't a lot of black hunters -Mental Toughness -Grizzly Defense -Hunting Alaska Follow Anthony: @completeoutdoors Check out the First Gen Hunter Website Follow First Gen Hunter Instagram: @first.gen.hunter Facebook: @first.gen.hunter Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake 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! Camofire TideWe Use promo code: firstgen15 at checkout to save 15% Black Ovis My Medic use promo code firstgen15 at checkout to save 15% AlienGear Holsters FORLOH Fox River Socks Gunskins Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories Outdoor Edge Kuiu Tactical Hunting Apparel

I'm joined live by my good friends Tony Allen and Brent Barnett immediately following a 90 minute archery practice session. We discuss our shooting, the our previous deer seasons and our hopes for the upcoming year. Other Topics Included -Bucks that got away -The good old days of deer hunting in Iowa -Shooting nice bows -Balancing hunting time with family life Follow Brent: @brent.barnett25 Check out the First Gen Hunter Website Follow First Gen Hunter Instagram: @first.gen.hunter Facebook: @first.gen.hunter Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake 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! Camofire TideWe Use promo code: firstgen15 at checkout to save 15% Black Ovis My Medic use promo code firstgen15 at checkout to save 15% AlienGear Holsters FORLOH Fox River Socks Gunskins Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories Outdoor Edge Kuiu Tactical Hunting Apparel

This was such a good pheasant hunting conversation with Nick Martin- The guy who took on the quest to bag a rooster in all of Iowa's 99 counties. Nick explains how he came up with his quest, as well as what he has noticed about the quality of hunting experiences available throughout the state of Iowa, and how many birds he still has to bag. Other topics covered: -Habitat loss and pheasant populations -Hunting upland birds in the Western States -Upland hunting culture (over unders, double barrels, and gun dog expectations) -Hunting pen raised birds Follow Nick: @iowa_birdchaser Check out the First Gen Hunter Website Follow First Gen Hunter Instagram: @first.gen.hunter Facebook: @first.gen.hunter Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake 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! Camofire TideWe Use promo code: firstgen15 at checkout to save 15% Black Ovis My Medic use promo code firstgen15 at checkout to save 15% AlienGear Holsters FORLOH Fox River Socks Gunskins Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories Outdoor Edge Kuiu Tactical Hunting Apparel

Our friend "John," yep the special ops sniper, is back on this episode! He recently paid me a visit to coach me up on how to shoot long distances as well as how to be most effective with my predator defense pistol. John shares much of the coaching he gave me as well as plenty of other tips that will make you better with handling your shooting irons. Check out the First Gen Hunter Website Follow First Gen Hunter Instagram: @first.gen.hunter Facebook: @first.gen.hunter Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake 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! Camofire TideWe Use promo code: firstgen15 at checkout to save 15% Black Ovis My Medic use promo code firstgen15 at checkout to save 15% AlienGear Holsters FORLOH Fox River Socks Gunskins Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories Outdoor Edge Kuiu Tactical Hunting Apparel

Sam is one of the people that always brightens your day. His experiences are some of the deepest you'll find, and the stories and humor from those experiences will draw anyone in. But beyond that, it's Sam's honesty that tells the best story. He is exactly who he always is. He spares no detail and in the end you understand him better, and you can see how his take on life can help you improve your own. This was a great conversation that Caleb and I were privileged to share with Sam. We discuss business, hunting and the outdoors, hunting Africa, taxidermy and finishing life strong. Follow Old Barn: @oldbarntaxidermy Check out the First Gen Hunter Website Follow First Gen Hunter Instagram: @first.gen.hunter Facebook: @first.gen.hunter Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake 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! Camofire TideWe Use promo code: firstgen15 at checkout to save 15% Black Ovis My Medic use promo code firstgen15 at checkout to save 15% AlienGear Holsters FORLOH Fox River Socks Gunskins Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories Outdoor Edge Kuiu Tactical Hunting Apparel

James Jean is one of the most incredible trick shot artists I've ever seen. Trad bows, compounds, slingshots, atlatls, bb guns, and even fishing poles are his tools he uses to pull off incredibly difficult and entertaining feats of accuracy. In this podcast we talk about his journey to becoming a trick shot artist, his background in hunting, and plenty of tips for improving accuracy. Follow James: @jamesjeantrickshots Check out the First Gen Hunter Website Follow First Gen Hunter Instagram: @first.gen.hunter Facebook: @first.gen.hunter Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake 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! Camofire TideWe Use promo code: firstgen15 at checkout to save 15% Black Ovis My Medic use promo code firstgen15 at checkout to save 15% AlienGear Holsters FORLOH Fox River Socks Gunskins Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories Outdoor Edge Kuiu Tactical Hunting Apparel

There's a lot going on in Colorado for hunters these days and there was just some big news that was released last week about nonresident hunters being able to buy over the counter elk tags in Colorado. Alex and I break this down along with a host of other topics. Check out the First Gen Hunter Website Follow First Gen Hunter Instagram: @first.gen.hunter GoWild: @Kent Boucher Facebook: @first.gen.hunter Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex (also on GoWild) Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake (also on GoWild) 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! Camofire TideWe Use promo code: firstgen15 at checkout to save 15% Black Ovis My Medic use promo code firstgen15 at checkout to save 15% AlienGear Holsters FORLOH Fox River Socks Gunskins Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories Outdoor Edge Kuiu Tactical Hunting Apparel

The first ever cohost on The First Gen Hunter Podcast was my buddy Brandon Martin of The Hunt Fish Life. Brandon and I have long dreamed about buying our own pieces of ground to manage for hunting opportunities, and Brandon has finally done it! He purchased a 40 acre piece of ground in his home state of Delaware where his family tree has been planted for over 400 years! Talk about being connected to a place! Brandon walked me through the search for a good hunting property, the finances for buying one, and the features he loves the most about his new place to hunt. It's a great conversation that makes a dream most of have feel more attainable. Check out the First Gen Hunter Website Follow First Gen Hunter Instagram: @first.gen.hunter GoWild: @Kent Boucher Facebook: @first.gen.hunter Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex (also on GoWild) Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake (also on GoWild) 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! Camofire TideWe Use promo code: firstgen15 at checkout to save 15% Black Ovis My Medic use promo code firstgen15 at checkout to save 15% AlienGear Holsters FORLOH Fox River Socks Gunskins Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories Outdoor Edge Kuiu Tactical Hunting Apparel

Judd McCullum is my brother from another mother. It's crazy to me how much we are interested in the same types of curiosities. In this episode Judd breaks down his recent fishing trip adventures in one of the most pristine wilderness areas in North America, as well as the recent controversy surrounding the Illinois Bobcat Hunting Season. This is a great one where we all come away better by listening to what Judd has to say. Follow Judd: @juddmccullum Check out the First Gen Hunter Website Follow First Gen Hunter Instagram: @first.gen.hunter GoWild: @Kent Boucher Facebook: @first.gen.hunter Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex (also on GoWild) Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake (also on GoWild) 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! Camofire Black Ovis My Medic use promo code firstgen15 at checkout to save 15% AlienGear Holsters FORLOH Fox River Socks Gunskins Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories Outdoor Edge Kuiu Tactical Hunting Apparel

Jake Debow of New England Naturals is an authority on trapping. He builds his life around the outdoors and spends much of his time hunting, but trapping is the thing he is known for. I had the privilege to sit down and learn from Jake about the trapper lifestyle- its history, its current popularity and where it's headed in the future. It truly was one of my favorite interviews I've recorded in a while, and I think Jake's perspectives will draw you in as well. Follow Jake: @newenglandnaturals Subscribe to Jake's YouTube Channel Check out the First Gen Hunter Website Follow First Gen Hunter Instagram: @first.gen.hunter GoWild: @Kent Boucher Facebook: @first.gen.hunter Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex (also on GoWild) Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake (also on GoWild) 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! Camofire Black Ovis My Medic use promo code firstgen15 at checkout to save 15% AlienGear Holsters FORLOH Fox River Socks Gunskins Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories Outdoor Edge Kuiu Tactical Hunting Apparel

Jacob Albaugh is back on the show to discuss his recent bear hunt in Idaho, as well as a free hunt valued at $30k that you can win! Alex also joined in the show to discuss the recent anti-hunting legislation being proposed around the country and specifically in Colorado. Sign Up with HOWL Follow Jacob: @theprimaldad Enter to win the Free Hunt Check out the First Gen Hunter Website Follow First Gen Hunter Instagram: @first.gen.hunter GoWild: @Kent Boucher Facebook: @first.gen.hunter Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex (also on GoWild) Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake (also on GoWild) 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! Camofire Black Ovis My Medic use promo code firstgen15 at checkout to save 15% AlienGear Holsters FORLOH Fox River Socks Gunskins Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories Outdoor Edge Kuiu Tactical Hunting Apparel

Riley Rozendaal is one of the most interesting people I know. In his early 20s was brave enough to teach himself how to raise dermestid beetle colonies to take on taxidermy work cleaning skulls for euro mounts, but even more impressive than that, Riley started his own bison ranch. This episode features conversation around what it takes to maintain a dermestid colony, and what to expect from them for cleaning skulls. We also talk about how Riley got into bison ranching, and the many challenges that come with raising 1500+ pound animals. Finally we wrap the conversation talking about Riley's multiple year pursuit of a giant old buck. Follow Riley: @iowaprairiebison Check out the First Gen Hunter Website Follow First Gen Hunter Instagram: @first.gen.hunter GoWild: @Kent Boucher Facebook: @first.gen.hunter Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex (also on GoWild) Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake (also on GoWild) 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! Camofire Black Ovis My Medic use promo code firstgen15 at checkout to save 15% AlienGear Holsters FORLOH Fox River Socks Gunskins Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories Outdoor Edge Kuiu Tactical Hunting Apparel

In my opinion Sam Lungren is one of the most intelligent voices in the outdoor space. He has an abundance of experience from all over the world and the drive to always explore more. From working on a commercial fishing boat in Alaska, to catching some of the most exotic fish in South America as well as hunting across the American West, Sam has a game bag filled with stories that will inspire you to tackle your own larger than life adventures. Hererra V. Wyoming coverage by Sam Follow Sam: @samlungrenmedia Check out the First Gen Hunter Website Follow First Gen Hunter Instagram: @first.gen.hunter GoWild: @Kent Boucher Facebook: @first.gen.hunter Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex (also on GoWild) Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake (also on GoWild) 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! Camofire Black Ovis My Medic use promo code firstgen15 at checkout to save 15% AlienGear Holsters FORLOH Fox River Socks Gunskins Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories Outdoor Edge Kuiu Tactical Hunting Apparel

Breaking news on Pickin' Bones! Love you all. Check out the First Gen Hunter Website Follow First Gen Hunter Instagram: @first.gen.hunter GoWild: @Kent Boucher Facebook: @first.gen.hunter Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex (also on GoWild) Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake (also on GoWild) 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! Camofire Black Ovis My Medic use promo code firstgen15 at checkout to save 15% AlienGear Holsters FORLOH Fox River Socks Gunskins Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories Outdoor Edge Kuiu Tactical Hunting Apparel

James Doanes is an American Hunter who has been pursuing his dreams of tagging every huntable big game animal in his home state of Colorado. So far his quest has yielded a bull moose, an antelope, a bull elk, and most recently a rocky mountain bighorn sheep. This is an excellent interview with a very thoughtful hunter who has done what it takes to become an excellent hunter. Follow James: @redemption.hunting Check out the First Gen Hunter Website Follow First Gen Hunter Instagram: @first.gen.hunter GoWild: @Kent Boucher Facebook: @first.gen.hunter Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex (also on GoWild) Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake (also on GoWild) 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! Camofire Black Ovis My Medic use promo code firstgen15 at checkout to save 15% AlienGear Holsters FORLOH Fox River Socks Gunskins Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories Outdoor Edge Kuiu Tactical Hunting Apparel

It's been a good turkey season so far, but it's been even better for my good friend Caleb! Here's the story of his success! Check out the First Gen Hunter Website Follow First Gen Hunter Instagram: @first.gen.hunter GoWild: @Kent Boucher Facebook: @first.gen.hunter Follow The Hunt Fish Life: @hntfsh_life Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex (also on GoWild) Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake (also on GoWild) Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners: Spartan Forge East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You! Camofire Black Ovis My Medic use promo code firstgen15 at checkout to save 15% AlienGear Holsters FORLOH Fox River Socks Gunskins Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories Outdoor Edge Kuiu Tactical Hunting Apparel