The First Gen Hunter Podcast

If you love hunting and bucks take a backseat to ducks, this episode is for you. TJ Scott of Kill MO Ducks is a longtime waterfowl guide from the Missouri Bootheel, and he joined the show to explain how to best approach the waning days of the waterfowl season. There is plenty of information here to get a greenhorn up to speed, and to help the soggiest of waterfowlers reach their limits. Plus find out what the to-do list looks like for Kent and Brandon as they head into the offseason. Book a Hunt with Kill MO Ducks: https://www.killmoducks.com/ Follow Them: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/killmoducks1 Instagram: @killmoducks East 2 West Hunts 10% off Promotion- Enter Code FirstGen10 at checkout

Kent and Brandon get an education on a deer hunting strategy that is totally new to them- tracking down bucks in the vast pubic access forests of New Hampshire, Vermont and Maine. Brad Willey of White Mountain Buck Trackers has mastered this method of hunting and explains where to look for tracks, and then how to identify a fresh, mature buck track to start following, and what it takes to get a buck on the ground. Plus there is a 45 minute pre game where Kent and Brandon talk through their hunting and fishing goals for 2021. Plenty of excitement and great information in this one! Follow Brad and His Team: Instagram: @white_mtn_buck_trackers https://www.instagram.com/white_mtn_buck_trackers/ Facebook: @whitemtnbucktrackers https://www.facebook.com/whitemtnbucktrackers

Feeling the pressure to notch your deer tag, and feeling as if all hope is lost for that to actually happen before the end of the season? We got you covered. Environmental Chemist, Jeremiah Haas knows exactly where to locate deer this time of year and how to get one on the ground and he was kind enough to give up his time to share his expertise on the podcast. Take notes as you listen to this one on hunting the late season.

This is a story with a happy ending. My brother Jake and I were both fortunate enough to harvest a beautiful Iowa buck this year. This is the story of that accomplishment. There are plenty of laughs, highs, lows and of course tips in this one. Be sure to tune in to hear the scoop on the climax of the Boucher brother deer season.

Merry Christmas! Follow Noel Gandy Instagram and Facebook: @noelgandy, @bv_the_woodsman

Hunting the late season brings about some of the greatest, and most rewarding challenges. We place ourselves right in the middle of some of the toughest and most uncomfortable conditions that nature can deal us. Alex Earhart is an outdoorsman who relishes this time of year and has spent much of his life perfecting his approach to safely enjoy this unique time of year, and he comes on the show to offer his advice. Whether hunting, hiking or camping- this episode will give you the information you need to approach the late season more effectively than ever before.

Most people have dreams. Most dreams get cut short by the dreamer failing to follow through. This episode is here to help you and your dream not fall prey to this common pitfall. There is a ton of information in this episode on getting a tag as a nonresident as well as a great story of Alex shooting a beautiful buck just a few days before we recorded. Listen, research, get a tag and pursue your dream hunt. Follow Alex Instagram: @east2westhunts Website: www.alexgruin.com

Sometimes tree stands and elevated box blinds are the best way to hunt, and sometimes they aren’t. When your best option is taking your hunt to the ground you need to have a good plan in place. Tony Trietch is a ground hunting expert. He kills numerous trophy caliber animals each year while hunting exclusively from the ground. Tony was kind enough to join the show and explain his own tactics, gear and lessons learned from years of hunting from the same elevation as his game. Follow Tony on Instagram: @tony_trietch

Jeff Boer from Wild Dakota TV joins the show to discuss pheasant hunting opportunities in his home state of South Dakota. Just like most things within hunting, a good plan with the appropriate mindset is the key to finding the most enjoyment from our most promising opportunities. Jeff offers local knowledge, tips and insight that will make you double check your late January calendar to see if you can fit in a week of vacation to The Pheasant Capital of the World. Follow Jeff and his team at Wild Dakota TV Instagram and Facebook: @wilddakotatv YouTube Channel: WildDakotaTV

Tradition. First time deer hunters. Desperation to fill a tag. These are all reasons that make gun season one of the most favorite times of the year for hunters. If you've gone before, you know it's not as simple as just finding a good vantage point and taking a shot. There is a lot of additional work that goes into being a successful gun season hunter and Trevor Schmidt is here to share some strategies that have served him very well through many years of hunting gun seasons. Tune in to increase your odds of tagging out with a firearm this year.

One of the most challenging concepts for new deer hunters to figure out is how to consistently get close enough to deer to get a shot. This interview with James and Jared of Bowga Hunting provides excellent instruction for solving this problem, and tagging more deer. Follow Bowga Hunting: https://www.bowgahunting.com/ Instagram: @bowgahunting & @jaredgortsema

Heartbreaker alert! Brandon and Kent give a hunting season update and Kent spills the beans on his recent hunting disaster. This one is full of blood trailing tips, emotion, commiseration and a renewed passion for notching tags.

Many times the best advice comes from those who have spent nearly their entire lives doing something. That is true for this interview with Bill Jenkin III. Bill is a Montana native who grew up chasing mule deer and elk in his own backyard. This interview is packed full with stories and tips that will take you far beyond just picking up a tag and finding a place to hunt. Bill's advice will actually teach you how to hunt these species so tune in and put yourself that much closer to notching a mule deer or elk tag.

Brandon and I know very little about waterfowl hunting so we had to bring in an expert to educate us on the basics of pursuing these migratory, aquatic birds. David Stallard from The Call Outdoors is an avid waterfowl hunter who provides the perfect amount of facts for a foundational understanding of how to hunt these species. Follow David and his team: website: https://thecalloutdoors.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TCOthecalloutdoors Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecalloutdoors/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCallOutdoors

Brandon and Kent get to hear the much anticipated conclusion to the DIY elk hunt that Erek and Ben from Fly True Productions took on in Colorado. This story is filled with ups and downs, surprises and tips, and of course a Rocky Mountain sized adventure that will inspire any who tune in! Follow Fly True Productions: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flytrueproductions/

The goal of First Gen Hunter is to encourage people to pursue hunting further than they have before- whether that's for the first time ever, or just getting out in the field more often. Mark Norquist of Modern Carnivore shares that same goal of helping others find this passion for hunting. In this episode Kent and Brandon talk to Mark about the mission of Modern Carnivore, why hunting is good for people, and why people are good for hunting. Check out Modern Carnivore: www.modcarn.com www.huntingcamp.live

This episode is for the common man. Most folks don't have access to huge swaths of private ground to hunt. Instead many hunters own properties that are under 100 acres, but that doesn't mean it can't be an excellent place to take down a mature deer. Chase Burns is a Land Manager who is a master of maximizing small properties for deer hunting. Listen in to pick up excellent tips on purchasing small hunting properties, land management misconceptions, small property hunting strategy and so much more. Follow Chase: https://www.facebook.com/ChaseBurnsLandSales https://www.facebook.com/DogwoodLandManagement

The most important step in fulfilling a dream is to just go and do it. That's what Joe Shead did when he decided to capitalize on an opportunity to purchase a bull moose tag in Alaska. The story is excellent and there are plenty of great hunting tips embedded along the way. Tune in and learn the value of grabbing life by the antlers. Please Follow Joe on the following channels: https://goshedhunting.com/ https://www.facebook.com/Go-Shed-Hunting-195411243860839 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOzva_xtmYpJpuiEB3zf8Ow

We have a country full of game, and much of that can be credited to our great wildlife biologists all across the continent. In this interview Brandon and I get to speak with Upland Wildlife Biologist- Mr. Todd Bogenschutz from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Todd explains the history of many upland species in the midwest, and then provides an update on how their populations are faring today by providing an explanation of the Iowa 2020 Roadside Survey results. Todd also explains how hunters and landowners can maximize their hunting habitats for more birds, and what it would take for our country to return to the glory days of these species on the midwestern landscape.

We all have a dream hunt and there is so much work that goes into making that happen. Possibly the most confusing aspect is "getting the tags" from each state we plan to hunt. There are so many different rules and methods for attaining nonresident tags that many of us just give up on the dream altogether. Thankfully guys like my friend Alex know the ins and outs of all of this and can help us navigate these tricky steps of preparation and make our dreams a reality. Please follow Alex: https://www.alexgruin.com/ https://www.instagram.com/east2westhunts/

One of the best parts of planning a big hunting trip is the excitement leading up to it. In part 1 of Erek Akre and Ben Anderson of Fly True Productions' DIY elk trip interview, you will get to vicariously enjoy that feeling. Erek and Ben have addressed all of the considerations that must go into planning a trip of this magnitude and they generously share all they have learned along the way leading up to this trip of a lifetime! Follow Fly True Productions on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flytrueproductions/

Deer hunting is tough because the quarry we chase is the ultimate survivor. Taking deer hunting to its highest level means targeting the oldest bucks around. Cole Young knows exactly how to get that done, and he does it year after year. This interview is a great one for both new and seasoned hunters as the information Cole provides will help all of us find more deer of all age classes, more often. Furthermore this info will help us climb to the next level of deer hunting when we are ready to go there. Tune in and grow as a hunter!

Cool off the late summer weather by joining the conservation with longtime bow hunter Garrett Feik on how to approach the best days of the rut. Garrett shares his years of experience and personal stories to explain how he has found success hunting the rut. This episode is fun to listen to, and will give you a better chance at notching your tag during the upcoming rut.

My younger brother Jake likes to say his favorite part of hunting is the element of adventure. This interview will stoke up your inner Huckleberry Finn as Environmental Chemist Jeremiah Haas educates us on hunting whitetail deer on Mississippi River islands. Jeremiah does such a great job explaining how to hunt these islands that at the end of the interview I am confident most hunters will feel it is something attainable for them in the very near future. Tune in and let your adventurous imagination run wild!

How much should I hunt in October? Should I hunt opening day? Should I hunt mornings in October? What about the October Lull? If you want an expert opinion on all of these early season questions you need to tune into this episode with early season whitetail specialist, Noel Gandy. Noel has made a name for himself with harvesting great bucks in the early season, and he shares his approach that will make you even more excited for October to arrive! Follow Noel and his team: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bv_the_woodsman/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bv.the.woodsman

Brandon and I love deer hunting more than any other outdoor activity, but not by a big enough margin to make the other species we hunt obsolete. Although small game species often take a back seat to the more popular species such as deer, turkeys, waterfowl, and upland birds, they are often the first species most hunters get their earliest hunting experiences with, and they also kickoff the fall hunting season in most states. Brandon and I look to pay homage to these forgotten game species as we talk about tactics, tales and ambitions for the upcoming small game seasons. Tune in and pick up a lot of great hunting tips while helping us celebrate the forgotten game of North America!

One of the best aspects of hunting is being in an ecosystem and watching all of the participants. Wildlife photographer Jay Wolf has dedicated his life to enjoying critters of all kinds as a hunter, guide, and photographer. Listen along as Jay shares his passion, as well as a few tips that will make all of us better people and hunters. Find Jay- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jwolf-WILD-photography-486028024934421 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jwolfwildphotography/ Website: https://www.jwolfwildphoto.com/

Do you want to pass hunting on to your children, nieces, nephews, grandkids or students? Yeah, me too. This episode will help you chase that dream. Kevin Lovegreen is a veteran hunter from the midwest, who loves to travel west to chase elk and mule deer, and he is also a children's outdoor author. Kevin created and authors the Lucky Luke book series that includes all kinds of hunting and fishing adventures that will capture the imagination of the youngsters in your life. Be sure to tune in as Kevin talks about Lucky Luke as well as tactics for getting others hooked on hunting! Find all of Kevin's work through these means: Kevin's website: https://kevinlovegreen.com/ Kevin's Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorKevinLovegreen Kevin's Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/kevinlovegreen/

All good things must come to an end, including our hunting days. Wow that's depressing. Sadly it's true, but if you care about hunting as much as Brandon and I do, then you will take comfort in knowing that great young hunters like our guest on this episode are ready to carry on the hunting torch long into the future. Listen in as 2020 high school graduate, and excellent hunter Nate Olson shares his hunting journey with us as well as some advice for both older hunters and his own generation of hunters. You don't want to miss this one. The future of hunting is bright with hunters like Nate! Follow Nate and his team's hunting channel on Instagram: @dormroomoutdoors - https://www.instagram.com/dormroomoutdoors/ And the Dorm Room Outdoors YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVIveRmj_treKjMsNO9aKEA

Have you ever uttered the word "hunt", in any language, at any time before? If you answered yes to that question, this episode is for you. You do not want to miss out on this interview with Chris Dyer, a true whitetail hunting expert. The topics covered include the usual pregame banter with Kent and Brandon and then transition to scouting for a new hunting property, where and when to hunt your properties based on weather conditions and deer behavior, and so much more. Don't worry, Chris is a teacher by trade so he does a great job delivering this high level information in a way that all hunters, of all levels of experience can understand. This is the type of information that will make you feel like you have had years of hunting experience added to your hunter resume'.

In episode 7 Kent and Brandon provide a general survey of pheasant hunting. This episode is for those considering pheasant hunting, those who are new pheasant hunters, and those who have been chasing roosters for a long time. Listen along as Kent and Brandon make a case for why pheasant hunting is so enjoyable, identify the common mistakes that many hunters make while pheasant hunting, and as always offer up some helpful tips for improving your pheasant season.

This is a great interview with a fellow first gen hunter. It's filled with laughter, some epic First Gen Hunter follies, a plague of mice, and a notched tag. This episode is sure to brighten your day and teach a few tricks before you head into the deer woods this fall!

In this episode Kent and Brandon start out by talking about their most embarrassing moments that they have suffered through while hunting and fishing, and then transition into talking about factors that need to be addressed when deciding where to put a stand when deer hunting. This is one of the most challenging aspects of hunting for new hunters, and many veteran hunters still struggle with this as well. Get your notebook and a good pen. You do not want to miss this one!

Yes we are going there. The moment you make your first successful harvest as a hunter you are stricken with the inner turmoil that is fueled by the excitement and celebration over the success of your pursuit, and the remorse you will feel for taking the life of your quarry. But don't worry, First Gen Hunter is here for you! Listen in as Brandon and Kent make peace with this battle of emotions that all hunters face- The Hunter's Dilemma.

In this episode Brandon and Kent discuss how to approach offseason scouting for both local hunting properties and remote hunting properties.

In this episode show host Kent Boucher and cohost Brandon Martin rate the success of their spring outdoor activities, and then discuss their summer plans for preparing for the fall hunting season.

This is the opening episode of the First Gen Hunter Podcast. Learn who Kent and Brandon are, what the purpose of First Gen Hunter is and hear about our 2019 hunting seasons and the success we hope to have during the 2020 hunting season.

This is the introduction to The First Gen Hunter Podcast. Thanks for tuning in!