Truth From The Stand Deer Hunting Podcast

Today I’m joined by my buddy Dan Tutor. Dan hunts the islands off the coast of Maine. I’ve always had an interest in island hunting but two things that held me back was …water access via the sea/bay (seems dicey and borderline stupid for someone who didn’t grow up around the ocean) and giving up a mid west hunt to hunt the north east where they’re not known for great whitetail hunting (compared to the midwest). Well…I still may not have my sea legs, but Dan has hauled in a few deer that put to rest any concerns of the caliber of bucks you can find on the islands. I hope you all dig this session as much as I did…I think I might be an Island hunter in the future! To listen to the podcast click the purple play button at the top of the page. You can also download the podcast via iTunes, Stitcher Radio and Google Play—don’t forget to share with your friends! If you like the podcast, please leave us a 5 star iTunes rating…we’d really appreciate it. Click here to listen/subscribe on iTunes (best for iOS devices) Click here to listen/subscribe on Stitcher (best for Android devices) WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 352 Getting Started Island bucks are extremely adaptable Inhabited vs uninhabited islands Island topo and terrain Island access Close call with a kayak And much more SHOW NOTES AND LINKS: —Truth From The Stand Merch —Save 15% on Exodus trail cameras or arrows with code TFTS or just click this link for automatic savings at checkout! —Support our partners: Exodus Outdoor Gear, Genesee Beer & Tethrd — Visit my local archery shop Bob and AJ's Archery World —Waypoint TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I’m joined by my buddy Chris Derrick. Anytime Chris is on you can count on two things…A season is just about to open. And Sitka Gear has recently dropped brand new kit advancing their already bullet proof systems. Over time Sitka has continued to evolve their systems including different applications of Merino Wool. As awesome as Merino wool is for base layers, in its natural form it may not be the best material for outer layers until now. As always Sitka delivering on the needs of the hunter with in-field usability, stealth, and a new approach to merino able to withstand the abuse of grueling hunts season after season …hope you all dig the session it as much as I did. To listen to the podcast click the purple play button at the top of the page. You can also download the podcast via iTunes, Stitcher Radio and Google Play—don’t forget to share with your friends! If you like the podcast, please leave us a 5 star iTunes rating…we’d really appreciate it. Click here to listen/subscribe on iTunes (best for iOS devices) Click here to listen/subscribe on Stitcher (best for Android devices) WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 351 Chasing speed goats Family guide first Core merino Merino vs synthetics Intercept - a new approach to Merino ouster layers New Stratus kit And much more SHOW NOTES AND LINKS: —Truth From The Stand Merch —Save 15% on Exodus trail cameras or arrows with code TFTS or just click this link for automatic savings at checkout! —Support our partners: Exodus Outdoor Gear, Genesee Beer & Tethrd — Visit my local archery shop Bob and AJ's Archery World —Waypoint TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I’m joined by my buddy Mario Trafficante. Mario and I met and realized we had way more in common than our passion for bowhunting. We both recognize the larger patterns in our lives that complement each other, drives our passion, our curiosity, and at times creativity. If you allow it, hunting can enrich your life beyond the tree stand. And the same can be said that anything you're passionate about can positively influence your hunting. Like most things in life, mindset and how you process the world around you is everything. Mario is not just a great hunter, but he gets it…the pursuit of experiences, the quest for knowledge, to make him a better hunter…but ultimately a better human. One of my favorite conversations in recent memory…hope you all enjoy it as much as I did. To listen to the podcast click the purple play button at the top of the page. You can also download the podcast via iTunes, Stitcher Radio and Google Play—don’t forget to share with your friends! If you like the podcast, please leave us a 5 star iTunes rating…we’d really appreciate it. Click here to listen/subscribe on iTunes (best for iOS devices) Click here to listen/subscribe on Stitcher (best for Android devices) WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 350 The beginning Curiosity and passion Mindset and resilience New hunters using disappointments as opportunities Recognizing patterns Adapting to behavior of mature bucks And much more SHOW NOTES AND LINKS: —Truth From The Stand Merch —Save 15% on Exodus trail cameras or arrows with code TFTS or just click this link for automatic savings at checkout! —Support our partners: Exodus Outdoor Gear, Genesee Beer & Tethrd — Visit my local archery shop Bob and AJ's Archery World —Waypoint TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I’m joined my buddy Just Wright. Justin cut his teeth in the big woods of Missouri and then moved later in life to moved to an area of MO with more agricultural land. It was those early big woods lessons that built a foundation that allows him to find success in any terrain. Justin is also one of those guys, that if you’re lucky, you have the good fortune in life to meet. He’s as sharp of a woodsman as you’ll find and an absolute killer in the whitetail woods. More importantly, you might not meet a nicer, more humble, or more down to earth person. I hope you all dig this conversation as much as I did - thanks for listening To listen to the podcast click the purple play button at the top of the page. You can also download the podcast via iTunes, Stitcher Radio and Google Play—don’t forget to share with your friends! If you like the podcast, please leave us a 5 star iTunes rating…we’d really appreciate it. Click here to listen/subscribe on iTunes (best for iOS devices) Click here to listen/subscribe on Stitcher (best for Android devices) WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 349 Cutting your teeth in the big woods Finding of water Hub systems Hunting hub systems Access routes are the best scent control And much more SHOW NOTES AND LINKS: —Truth From The Stand Merch —Save 15% on Exodus trail cameras or arrows with code TFTS or just click this link for automatic savings at checkout! —Support our partners: Exodus Outdoor Gear, Genesee Beer & Tethrd — Visit my local archery shop Bob and AJ's Archery World —Waypoint TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I’m joined my buddy Chad Sylvester for our annul goals hopes and dreams for the upcoming season. Chads looking to back to back in Idaho…while I’m looking fro the tried times the charm in Kansas. And then We discuss our plans for what we have to look forward to in our own back yards. To listen to the podcast click the purple play button at the top of the page. You can also download the podcast via iTunes, Stitcher Radio and Google Play—don’t forget to share with your friends! If you like the podcast, please leave us a 5 star iTunes rating…we’d really appreciate it. Click here to listen/subscribe on iTunes (best for iOS devices) Click here to listen/subscribe on Stitcher (best for Android devices) WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 348 Clint shoulda got an Idaho tag Don’t call me unless it’s a kill in your underwear Ohio giant located PA mountain monarchs And Much More SHOW NOTES AND LINKS: —Truth From The Stand Merch —Save 15% on Exodus trail cameras or arrows with code TFTS or just click this link for automatic savings at checkout! —Support our partners: Exodus Outdoor Gear, Genesee Beer & Tethrd — Visit my local archery shop Bob and AJ's Archery World —Waypoint TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I’m joined my buddy Tony Sangialosi of 33OH Archery. Tony and I were introduced by our mutual friends over at Exodus. They thought since we both are obsessed with bowhunting and jiu jitsu that we should meet! Tony’s introduction to the archery world is different from most that I’ve met. He also took it to the next level creating a business building custom bowstrings and arrows. Finding success is a habit, being open to possibilities, and taking risks….be it hunting, business, family, or jiu jitsu. We talk about all of that and more during today’s episode - thanks for listening! To listen to the podcast click the purple play button at the top of the page. You can also download the podcast via iTunes, Stitcher Radio and Google Play—don’t forget to share with your friends! If you like the podcast, please leave us a 5 star iTunes rating…we’d really appreciate it. Click here to listen/subscribe on iTunes (best for iOS devices) Click here to listen/subscribe on Stitcher (best for Android devices) WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 347 Heavy arrow and a low limb Intro to archery and hunting Plans for this season How hunting and Jiu Jitsu benefit each other And Much More SHOW NOTES AND LINKS: —Truth From The Stand Merch —Save 15% on Exodus trail cameras or arrows with code TFTS or just click this link for automatic savings at checkout! —Support our partners: Exodus Outdoor Gear, Genesee Beer & Tethrd — Visit my local archery shop Bob and AJ's Archery World —Waypoint TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I’m joined my buddy Joe Rentmeester. Joe is one of the most detailed hunters I’ve met and usually leads to the demise of a buck he has his sights set on. Today we did something a little different where we walked through each phase of the hunting season to see how Joe would tackle or has tackled hunts throughout the season. Success doesn’t come easy. It usually comes with adapting as the season changes…and that’s exactly what we discuss during todays episode. Hope you all dig the session as much as I did - thanks for listening! To listen to the podcast click the purple play button at the top of the page. You can also download the podcast via iTunes, Stitcher Radio and Google Play—don’t forget to share with your friends! If you like the podcast, please leave us a 5 star iTunes rating…we’d really appreciate it. Click here to listen/subscribe on iTunes (best for iOS devices) Click here to listen/subscribe on Stitcher (best for Android devices) WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 346 Early Season Hunting October Morning vs evening When to be aggressive Wanting a visual And Much More SHOW NOTES AND LINKS: —Truth From The Stand Merch —Save 15% on Exodus trail cameras or arrows with code TFTS or just click this link for automatic savings at checkout! —Support our partners: Exodus Outdoor Gear, Genesee Beer & Tethrd — Visit my local archery shop Bob and AJ's Archery World —Waypoint TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I’m joined my buddy Drew Bounds. Drew cut his teeth hunting in the Deep South along the Arkansas/Lousiana border, but his passion takes him across state lines seeking adventure and the mature bucks of the midwest. Drew is on an eight year heater…where he’s filled his out of state tag eight years running. The average score of those eight bucks…168 inches and some change. That’s like batting .400 in the big leagues. Oh…and if you want big elk…he does that too! His secret sauce to killing big deer “if I can see him, I can kill him.” Hope you all dig the conversation as much as I did! To listen to the podcast click the purple play button at the top of the page. You can also download the podcast via iTunes, Stitcher Radio and Google Play—don’t forget to share with your friends! If you like the podcast, please leave us a 5 star iTunes rating…we’d really appreciate it. Click here to listen/subscribe on iTunes (best for iOS devices) Click here to listen/subscribe on Stitcher (best for Android devices) WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 345 Hunting in the Deep South Cutting your teeth Travel hunting If I can see him I can kill him And Much More SHOW NOTES AND LINKS: —Truth From The Stand Merch —Save 15% on Exodus trail cameras or arrows with code TFTS or just click this link for automatic savings at checkout! —Support our partners: Exodus Outdoor Gear, Genesee Beer & Tethrd — Visit my local archery shop Bob and AJ's Archery World —Waypoint TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I’m joined my buddy Greg Litzinger. This is part 2 from our annual summer session where we answer a few listener questions to help you get ready for fall hunts. - thanks for listening! To listen to the podcast click the purple play button at the top of the page. You can also download the podcast via iTunes, Stitcher Radio and Google Play—don’t forget to share with your friends! If you like the podcast, please leave us a 5 star iTunes rating…we’d really appreciate it. Click here to listen/subscribe on iTunes (best for iOS devices) Click here to listen/subscribe on Stitcher (best for Android devices) WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 344 Early season tactics Gear in our bag Big woods and warm weather Trail camera strategies And Much More SHOW NOTES AND LINKS: —Truth From The Stand Merch —Support our partners: Exodus Outdoor Gear, Genesee Beer & Tethrd — Visit my local archery shop Bob and AJ's Archery World —Waypoint TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I’m joined my buddy Greg Litzinger. Greg and I have a tradition where we get together during the summer to talk about prepping for the season. What we’re doing this time of year to get ready, trail camera strategies and new set ups we have high hopes for. Always a good time hanging with the bowhunting fiend - thanks for listening! To listen to the podcast click the purple play button at the top of the page. You can also download the podcast via iTunes, Stitcher Radio and Google Play—don’t forget to share with your friends! If you like the podcast, please leave us a 5 star iTunes rating…we’d really appreciate it. Click here to listen/subscribe on iTunes (best for iOS devices) Click here to listen/subscribe on Stitcher (best for Android devices) WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 343 Tears behind my aviators Travel plans Trail camera laws Summer inventory And Much More SHOW NOTES AND LINKS: —Truth From The Stand Merch —Support our partners: Exodus Outdoor Gear, Genesee Beer & Tethrd — Visit my local archery shop Bob and AJ's Archery World —Waypoint TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I’m joined my buddy Steve Sherk. If you don’t already know Steve, he’s likely one of the most well versed mountain hunters you’ll find, he eats, lives and breathes mountain bucks. Steve Steve accumulated a mountain of trail camera data over the years and has uncovered some pretty good predictors for when deer in the mountains are most vulnerable. Hope you dig the session as much as I did - thanks for listening! To listen to the podcast click the purple play button at the top of the page. You can also download the podcast via iTunes, Stitcher Radio and Google Play—don’t forget to share with your friends! If you like the podcast, please leave us a 5 star iTunes rating…we’d really appreciate it. Click here to listen/subscribe on iTunes (best for iOS devices) Click here to listen/subscribe on Stitcher (best for Android devices) WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 342 Mountain bucks and fall transition Find places of abundance Clear cuts…may not be your best friend 30/30 Days And Much More SHOW NOTES AND LINKS: —Truth From The Stand Merch —Support our partners: Exodus Outdoor Gear, Genesee Beer & Tethrd — Visit my local archery shop Bob and AJ's Archery World —Waypoint TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I’m joined my buddy Joe Miles. Joe has been traveling and killing mature deer, among other species, for a long time. You’d be hard pressed to find a guy more dedicated to the hun and chess match than Joe. His wall proves his strategic abilities, but it’s his mental toughness and willingness to stay in the game…when others won’t, that makes him different. I hope you all dig the conversation as much as I did - thanks for listening! To listen to the podcast click the purple play button at the top of the page. You can also download the podcast via iTunes, Stitcher Radio and Google Play—don’t forget to share with your friends! If you like the podcast, please leave us a 5 star iTunes rating…we’d really appreciate it. Click here to listen/subscribe on iTunes (best for iOS devices) Click here to listen/subscribe on Stitcher (best for Android devices) WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 341 A traveling man Tracks Buck One day closer Helicopter landing pad blowing up a hunt Ability to adapt And Much More SHOW NOTES AND LINKS: —Truth From The Stand Merch —Support our partners: Exodus Outdoor Gear, Genesee Beer & Tethrd — Visit my local archery shop Bob and AJ's Archery World —Waypoint TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I’m joined by my buddy Paul Putera. Paul is one of those public land guys that’s comfortable with the uncomfortable. Whether it’s talking the long way in to keep is access clean. Or just thinking outside the box, doing the opposite of what all other hunters are doing to find the overlooked hidden spots holding mature bucks. High pressure areas, Big woods, swamps, hill country…doesn’t matter. My money is on Paul to haul out a mature buck . Hope you all dig the conversation as much as I did - thanks for listening! To listen to the podcast click the purple play button at the top of the page. You can also download the podcast via iTunes, Stitcher Radio and Google Play—don’t forget to share with your friends! If you like the podcast, please leave us a 5 star iTunes rating…we’d really appreciate it. Click here to listen/subscribe on iTunes (best for iOS devices) Click here to listen/subscribe on Stitcher (best for Android devices) WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 340 Building a DIY Trailer Summer Scouting…always be scouting Drainages and why they’re money Mountain buck down Mountain swamps And Much More SHOW NOTES AND LINKS: —Truth From The Stand Merch —Support our partners: Exodus Outdoor Gear, Genesee Beer & Tethrd — Visit my local archery shop Bob and AJ's Archery World —Waypoint TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we're taking a stroll down memory lane with a look back episode. From time to time I like to go back through episodes to refresh my memory of things I should be thinking of as the season approaches. In this session I pulled sections of episodes past from our friend's Justin Hollandsworth, Jacob Emory, KC Smith, Dr. Strickland and our favorite...Greg Litzinger. Hope you guy dig it - thanks for listening! To listen to the podcast click the purple play button at the top of the page. You can also download the podcast via iTunes, Stitcher Radio and Google Play—don’t forget to share with your friends! If you like the podcast, please leave us a 5 star iTunes rating…we’d really appreciate it. Click here to listen/subscribe on iTunes (best for iOS devices) Click here to listen/subscribe on Stitcher (best for Android devices) WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 339 Drifting tracks and entry/exit strategy First P&Y Early season and trail cam strategy Evolving your hunting style by traveling The truth about the October lull and buck bedding Mid October dates And Much More SHOW NOTES AND LINKS: —Truth From The Stand Merch — Exodus anniversary sale for 25% off (code TFTS) - ENDS JUNE 12 —Support our partners: Exodus Outdoor Gear, Genesee Beer & Tethrd — Visit my local archery shop Bob and AJ's Archery World —Waypoint TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I'm joined by my buddy Heath Cisco. Heath likely needs little introduction, he’s been killing mature bucks consistently for years. He’s the rare breed that can consistently target a specific mature buck and ultimately have that beast fall to his arrow. While he enjoys hunting all parts of the fall, he’s deadly with a front in October, and might be even better when the clock winds down and the brutal late season conditions roll in…he didn’t get the nickname “Iceman” for nothing! I hope you all dig the conversation as much as I did - thanks for listening! To listen to the podcast click the purple play button at the top of the page. You can also download the podcast via iTunes, Stitcher Radio and Google Play—don’t forget to share with your friends! If you like the podcast, please leave us a 5 star iTunes rating…we’d really appreciate it. Click here to listen/subscribe on iTunes (best for iOS devices) Click here to listen/subscribe on Stitcher (best for Android devices) WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 338 Bow hunting at 13 First P&Y Mentors and Blood Brothers It’s all about in season sign The first south after a front And Much More SHOW NOTES AND LINKS: —Truth From The Stand Merch — Exodus anniversary sale for 25% off (code TFTS) —Support our partners: Exodus Outdoor Gear, Spartan Forge, Genesee Beer & Tethrd — Visit my local archery shop Bob and AJ's Archery World —Waypoint TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I'm joined by my buddy Matt Zirnsak from The Push Archery. Matt and The Push Archery are a wealth of knowledge when it comes to everything traditional archery. As many of you know, I’ve been considering hunting with traditional equipment this year, and of course have a lot of questions. Matt was kind enough to join me to talk a newbie through a lot of the things I’ll need consider as I think of transition from a compound to trad bow. We of course talk some deer hunting too. Hope you all dig the conversations as much as I did - thanks for listening! To listen to the podcast click the purple play button at the top of the page. You can also download the podcast via iTunes, Stitcher Radio and Google Play—don’t forget to share with your friends! If you like the podcast, please leave us a 5 star iTunes rating…we’d really appreciate it. Click here to listen/subscribe on iTunes (best for iOS devices) Click here to listen/subscribe on Stitcher (best for Android devices) WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 337 PA Archery buck with a trad bow Missing every deer for the first two years Choosing the right bow Tuning an arrow Aiming methods…what’s right for you And Much More SHOW NOTES AND LINKS: —Truth From The Stand Merch — Exodus anniversary sale for 25% off (code TFTS) —Support our partners: Exodus Outdoor Gear, Spartan Forge, Genesee Beer & Tethrd — Visit my local archery shop Bob and AJ's Archery World —Waypoint TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I'm joined by my buddy Jason Michael. I like to refer to Jason as the original DIY Traveling Whitetail Gypsy. He’s like a walking welcome center for any state, and any public ground. I’ve rarely mentioned a piece of ground in any state that he wasn’t familiar with. He’s as sharp a woodsman as they come, deadly with a stick and string in his hand…but beyond that…he might be one of the nicest humans you’ll ever meet. You won’t find a bigger cheering section for someone else success than him. One of my favorite conversations in recent memory…and hope you all dig it as much as I did - thanks for listening! To listen to the podcast click the purple play button at the top of the page. You can also download the podcast via iTunes, Stitcher Radio and Go ogle Play—don’t forget to share with your friends! If you like the podcast, please leave us a 5 star iTunes rating…we’d really appreciate it. Click here to listen/subscribe on iTunes (best for iOS devices) Click here to listen/subscribe on Stitcher (best for Android devices) WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 336 Canada bears Learning from running dogs Building a purpose built life Wind speed and mature deer His biggest travel hunting mistake And Much More SHOW NOTES AND LINKS: —Truth From The Stand Merch — Exodus anniversary sale for 25% off (code TFTS) —Support our partners: Exodus Outdoor Gear, Spartan Forge, Genesee Beer & Tethrd — Visit my local archery shop Bob and AJ's Archery World —Waypoint TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I'm joined by my buddy Kevin Vistisen. Quality of life has probably been on most peoples minds the past few years. I know it has been something I’ve given a fair amount of thought. Whether it’s to hunt more, be in better physical shape, or provide your family with the type of lifestyle you desire…these things usually come with sacrifice in the short-term for longer-term rewards. You’ll hear a lot of people talk about such things…but few act. Kevin is acting, and today we talk about evolving your life and your families life to focus on quality vs quantity…and better deer hunting…of course - thanks for listening! To listen to the podcast click the purple play button at the top of the page. You can also download the podcast via iTunes, Stitcher Radio and Go ogle Play—don’t forget to share with your friends! If you like the podcast, please leave us a 5 star iTunes rating…we’d really appreciate it. Click here to listen/subscribe on iTunes (best for iOS devices) Click here to listen/subscribe on Stitcher (best for Android devices) WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 335 Living in a van down by the river Better outdoor recreating Minimalist living Better deer hunting our your backdoor And Much More SHOW NOTES AND LINKS: —Truth From The Stand Merch —Support our partners: Exodus Outdoor Gear, Spartan Forge, Genesee Beer & Tethrd — Visit my local archery shop Bob and AJ's Archery World —Waypoint TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I'm joined by my buddy Mike Perry from Pennsylvania. I haven’t had Mike on in a while and it’s always good to catch up with a fellow PA hunter. For those of you who don’t know Mike, he’s a killer. Whether it’s public or private Mike consistently finds and kills mature deer. One of my favorite things about Mike is his curiosity, and how his expectations are rooted in reality. Mike’s been killing deer since the 90’s. We talk about his style has evolved over the years from a rut hunter to now an approach this is more focused on following the changing components of the deer’s world in the fall to stay in the game vs. sitting a funnel. One thing that hasn’t changed is the notion that the only way to get good at killing mature bucks…is to kill deer in general. It takes reps and experience, and letting the arrow go is just the beginning. Hope you all dig the conversation - thanks for listening! To listen to the podcast click the purple play button at the top of the page. You can also download the podcast via iTunes, Stitcher Radio and Go ogle Play—don’t forget to share with your friends! If you like the podcast, please leave us a 5 star iTunes rating…we’d really appreciate it. Click here to listen/subscribe on iTunes (best for iOS devices) Click here to listen/subscribe on Stitcher (best for Android devices) WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 334 Mike Perry North Evolving from a rut hunter Chasing in season changes to stay on deer 3 month butt kicking And Much More SHOW NOTES AND LINKS: —Truth From The Stand Merch —Support our partners: Exodus Outdoor Gear, Spartan Forge, Genesee Beer & Tethrd — Visit my local archery shop Bob and AJ's Archery World —Waypoint TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I'm joined by my buddy Zach Ferenbaugh. We all know Zach as the passionate outdoorsman/whitetail hunter and ground tactician that has helped define The Hunting Public. I’ve learned a lot from watching and talking to Zach, the hunter. But his most important lesson he might share is how he’s managing being on the sidelines rehabbing a serious injury. Forced presence can provide fresh perspective. Zach (and The Hunting Public) are about the community, friends, and family. I think Zach said it best when he shared how this injury has help shape his perspective about hunting. He said “ I just miss being with my friends.” We sometimes forget what the important stuff is in the midst of the chase. Hope you all dig the conversation as much as I did - thanks for listening! To listen to the podcast click the purple play button at the top of the page. You can also download the podcast via iTunes, Stitcher Radio and Go ogle Play—don’t forget to share with your friends! If you like the podcast, please leave us a 5 star iTunes rating…we’d really appreciate it. Click here to listen/subscribe on iTunes (best for iOS devices) Click here to listen/subscribe on Stitcher (best for Android devices) WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 333 A westerner and living in elk country Meeting the locals Sitting on the sidelines A fresh perspective And Much More SHOW NOTES AND LINKS: —Exodus Upgrade - https://bit.ly/ExodusUpgrade —Truth From The Stand Merch —Support our partners: Exodus Outdoor Gear, Spartan Forge, Genesee Beer & Tethrd — Visit my local archery shop Bob and AJ's Archery World —Waypoint TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I'm joined by my buddy Dalton Lewis from The Stick Boys. Dalton hunts the Appalachia Mountains of North Carolina where he spends his time chasing gnarly old mountain warriors with a trad bow. Dalton is an old soul, and approaches hunting through the “old school” lens of woodsman-ship and is focused on the experience…not the inches. Forever the optimist, I don’t think you could ever have a conversation with Dalton and not feel energized about the opportunities in front of you. The world could use more Daltons - thanks for listening! To listen to the podcast click the purple play button at the top of the page. You can also download the podcast via iTunes, Stitcher Radio and Go ogle Play—don’t forget to share with your friends! If you like the podcast, please leave us a 5 star iTunes rating…we’d really appreciate it. Click here to listen/subscribe on iTunes (best for iOS devices) Click here to listen/subscribe on Stitcher (best for Android devices) WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 332 A love of history The state of hunting Hunting Appalachia (no “t”) Trad bow epiphany Making you a better hunter And Much More SHOW NOTES AND LINKS: —Exodus Upgrade - https://bit.ly/ExodusUpgrade —Truth From The Stand Merch —Support our partners: Exodus Outdoor Gear, Spartan Forge, Genesee Beer & Tethrd — Visit my local archery shop Bob and AJ's Archery World —Waypoint TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I'm joined by my buddy Tim Carpenter. Tim is the owner and coach at Hellfisfish MMA. He’s been immersed in martial arts for nearly all of his life and is incredibly accomplished in every thing from Judo to BJJ and as a professional MMA fighter. If you’ve listened to this podcast for any length of time you likely know two things about me. My rekindled love of grappling/Jiu jitsu. And finding connection points among things that on the surface seem to not have much in common but share fundamental principals. I was surprised by how many folks who listen to the podcast are jiu jitsu practitioners. And BJJ and bow hunting whitetails is…well…not as different as some might think. There’s a lot of similarity between a killer in the whitetail woods and a killer on the jiu jitsu mats. The obvious is the dedication and passion to the craft. What is often overlooked is the elite performers in both are….experts in the fundamentals preferring substance over style. I hope you all dig this episode as much as I enjoyed the conversation - thanks for listening! To listen to the podcast click the purple play button at the top of the page. You can also download the podcast via iTunes, Stitcher Radio and Go ogle Play—don’t forget to share with your friends! If you like the podcast, please leave us a 5 star iTunes rating…we’d really appreciate it. Click here to listen/subscribe on iTunes (best for iOS devices) Click here to listen/subscribe on Stitcher (best for Android devices) WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 331 7 Days a week Learning from the less experienced A lifestyle that gives everything The hardest transitions And Much More SHOW NOTES AND LINKS: —Exodus Upgrade - https://bit.ly/ExodusUpgrade —Truth From The Stand Merch —Support our partners: Exodus Outdoor Gear, Spartan Forge, Genesee Beer & Tethrd — Visit my local archery shop Bob and AJ's Archery World —Waypoint TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I'm joined by my buddy Tony Peterson. It’s been a while since we had a chance to catch up. Tony always has an honest view of hunting, what it’s comprised of, how to get better, and it’s relationship to how our everyday life impacts hunting…or is impacted by hunting. It’s one of the many reasons I’m glad to be able to call him a friend. And why I’m glad he’s a voice of reason for the hunting space. Like always…we cover a lot of ground in today’s episode. Hope you all dig the conversations as much as I did - thanks for listening! To listen to the podcast click the purple play button at the top of the page. You can also download the podcast via iTunes, Stitcher Radio and Go ogle Play—don’t forget to share with your friends! If you like the podcast, please leave us a 5 star iTunes rating…we’d really appreciate it. Click here to listen/subscribe on iTunes (best for iOS devices) Click here to listen/subscribe on Stitcher (best for Android devices) WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 330 Post-holing is fun Be better to be a better hunter What would Tony do Some times it sucks And Much More SHOW NOTES AND LINKS: —Exodus Upgrade - https://bit.ly/ExodusUpgrade —Truth From The Stand Merch —Support our partners: Exodus Outdoor Gear, Spartan Forge, Genesee Beer & Tethrd — Visit my local archery shop Bob and AJ's Archery World —Waypoint TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I'm joined by my buddy…the man with two first names, Travis Keith. It’s been two seasons since Travis has been on the show. His 2021 season had some unexpected twists and turns while 2022 tested his resolve. What I most appreciate about Travis (beyond the fact that he is a killer in the whitetail woods) is he leads with his faith, always. Does the right thing which ins’t always the easy thing. And at the end of the day, he still usually ends up with a filled tag or two. But most importantly he leaves each hunting season with a story, a lesson learned, and even with adversity…even deeper in his faith. Always and excellent and soul enriching conversation with Travis. Hope you all dig the conversation as much as I did - thanks for listening! To listen to the podcast click the purple play button at the top of the page. You can also download the podcast via iTunes, Stitcher Radio and Go ogle Play—don’t forget to share with your friends! If you like the podcast, please leave us a 5 star iTunes rating…we’d really appreciate it. Click here to listen/subscribe on iTunes (best for iOS devices) Click here to listen/subscribe on Stitcher (best for Android devices) WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 329 A banner Tulsa weekend Being where you’re supposed to be 8 hours and two tags filled Delayed is not denied And Much More SHOW NOTES AND LINKS: —Truth From The Stand Merch —Support our partners: Exodus Outdoor Gear, Spartan Forge, Genesee Beer & Tethrd — Visit my local archery shop Bob and AJ's Archery World —Waypoint TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I'm joined by Brent Hits. Brent is a die-hard public land whitetail hunter from the state of Virginia. Finding success on mature deer is hard. Finding that success on public land, even harder. To find that success four consecutive years…well…that’s quite an achievement and exactly what Brent did from 2018-2021. Today we talk about his approach, how each hunt played out, and hunting Virginia public land in high pressured areas of the state. Hope you dig it - thanks for listening! To listen to the podcast click the purple play button at the top of the page. You can also download the podcast via iTunes, Stitcher Radio and Go ogle Play—don’t forget to share with your friends! If you like the podcast, please leave us a 5 star iTunes rating…we’d really appreciate it. Click here to listen/subscribe on iTunes (best for iOS devices) Click here to listen/subscribe on Stitcher (best for Android devices) WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 328 Hunting Virginia public land Brent’s approach to finding mature bucks A beast disciple Finding bucks where no one wants to hunt 4 bucks, four seasons And Much More SHOW NOTES AND LINKS: —Truth From The Stand Merch —Support our partners: Exodus Outdoor Gear, Spartan Forge, Genesee Beer & Tethrd — Visit my local archery shop Bob and AJ's Archery World —Waypoint TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I'm joined by Travis Glassman. If you’ve been following this podcast you know that I’ve have a soft spot for ground hunting and the advantages you gain by being on the ground, especially in the plaines of Kansas. Travis is a Kansas native who is consistently filling his tag on mature whitetails from the ground using a combination of spot and stalk, ambush set ups, and maybe his favorite…decoying a ticked off dominant buck to 5 yards! If that’s not enough he’s usually capturing all of this on camera. I’m already pumped up to get back to the wide open plaines to do some crawling and brawling. Hope you dig the conversation as much as I did - thanks for listening! To listen to the podcast click the purple play button at the top of the page. You can also download the podcast via iTunes, Stitcher Radio and Go ogle Play—don’t forget to share with your friends! If you like the podcast, please leave us a 5 star iTunes rating…we’d really appreciate it. Click here to listen/subscribe on iTunes (best for iOS devices) Click here to listen/subscribe on Stitcher (best for Android devices) WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 327 Whitetails and grappling Getting out of a tree stand and into the ground game Ambush vs spot n stalk vs decoying North wind to cover your visual Leaning from Loppy And Much More SHOW NOTES AND LINKS: —Truth From The Stand Merch —Support our partners: Exodus Outdoor Gear, Spartan Forge, Genesee Beer & Tethrd — Visit my local archery shop Bob and AJ's Archery World —Waypoint TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I'm joined by my buddy Cody D’Acuisto - it’s been a while since we’ve had a chance to catch up. Cody has made a habit of proving people wrong. He’s one of the best deer hunters you’ll find with inches to prove it. His strategies sometimes seem unorthodox initially…until he hangs Boone and Crocket deer on his wall…then everyone is all ears. He’s a trail blazer and what set’s him apart from other hunters is his mindset. Yes he’s a great strategist when it comes to locking and killing giant bucks. But he usually has to come up with something unconventional and outside the box to release that fatal arrow. And doing what hasn’t been proven before is where his mindset puts him over the top. Killer session with Cody and hope you all dig the conversation as much as I did - thanks for listening! To listen to the podcast click the purple play button at the top of the page. You can also download the podcast via iTunes, Stitcher Radio and Go ogle Play—don’t forget to share with your friends! If you like the podcast, please leave us a 5 star iTunes rating…we’d really appreciate it. Click here to listen/subscribe on iTunes (best for iOS devices) Click here to listen/subscribe on Stitcher (best for Android devices) WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 326 Life’s crazy New beginnings Mindset Hunting low and it’s advantages Killing a giant Beginning a new chapter SHOW NOTES AND LINKS: —Truth From The Stand Merch —Support our partners: Exodus Outdoor Gear, Spartan Forge, Genesee Beer & Tethrd — Visit my local archery shop Bob and AJ's Archery World —Waypoint TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I'm joined by my good buddy and road dog, Chad Sylvester. Chad and I usually spend a few weeks in the fall together however, this year our schedules and hunts didn’t line up. This time of year Chad and I like to air our the previous season and discuss the good, bad, and the ugly as a way to put a pin in the season, uncover what we would like to work on in the future…and begin looking forward to the 2023 hunting season. Chad also demo’d a new line of tactical hunting gear in Idaho…or maybe he just went primitive…tune in for the deets - thanks for listening! To listen to the podcast click the purple play button at the top of the page. You can also download the podcast via iTunes, Stitcher Radio and Go ogle Play—don’t forget to share with your friends! If you like the podcast, please leave us a 5 star iTunes rating…we’d really appreciate it. Click here to listen/subscribe on iTunes (best for iOS devices) Click here to listen/subscribe on Stitcher (best for Android devices) WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 325 Show Fatigue The Sylvester tactical apparel (aka stalking in your underwear) Do what your good at, don’t chase other’s techniques This is what you go to Iowa for Heart break in Kansas One shot deal on mature Pennsylvania Buck And much more! SHOW NOTES AND LINKS: —Truth From The Stand Merch —Support our partners: Exodus Outdoor Gear, Spartan Forge, Genesee Beer & Tethrd — Visit my local archery shop Bob and AJ's Archery World —Waypoint TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I'm joined by Austin Culbertson. Austin is a die-hard outdoorsman from Missouri. By Spring and summer Austin is chasing big bass as a Major League Fishing Pro Angler. Not to be outdone in the fall and winter, he’s filling tags on mature public land bucks. Austin’s approach is very analytical…a lot of what he uses to find success on the water applies to the timber chasing mature bucks. He’s finding success in unexpected places…and the hunt from this year was…well… you’ll have to listen to hear it from the horses mouth. Awesome session with Austin…he’s our kind of people - thanks for listening! To listen to the podcast click the purple play button at the top of the page. You can also download the podcast via iTunes, Stitcher Radio and Go ogle Play—don’t forget to share with your friends! If you like the podcast, please leave us a 5 star iTunes rating…we’d really appreciate it. Click here to listen/subscribe on iTunes (best for iOS devices) Click here to listen/subscribe on Stitcher (best for Android devices) WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 324 Learning on your own Big bass = big bucks An analytical approach A 180 inch public land monarch… 2 buck season…the story of chocolate And much more! SHOW NOTES AND LINKS: —Truth From The Stand Merch —Support our partners: Exodus Outdoor Gear, Spartan Forge, Genesee Beer & Tethrd — Visit my local archery shop Bob and AJ's Archery World —Waypoint TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I'm joined by Jeremy Aron of Do It Yourself Hunter. Jeremy is a successful entrepreneur who created a purpose built life to prioritize the right things at at the right times - with an eye on creating free time to chase his passion. He’s been chasing and filming his deer hunts…well before it was a cool thing to do. He has decades of experience finding and killing mature bucks in 21 different states (he’s hunted 22). Jeremy’s goal now is to help others gain the experience of travel hunting on a working man’s budget - and just to get out there and do it! Big bucks don’t have to cost big dollars. I hope you all dig the conversation as much as I did - thanks for listening! To listen to the podcast click the purple play button at the top of the page. You can also download the podcast via iTunes, Stitcher Radio and Go ogle Play—don’t forget to share with your friends! If you like the podcast, please leave us a 5 star iTunes rating…we’d really appreciate it. Click here to listen/subscribe on iTunes (best for iOS devices) Click here to listen/subscribe on Stitcher (best for Android devices) WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 323 A rural country wave Prioritizing family and a purpose built life Corner hunting when travel hunting 911, we have an emergency And much more! SHOW NOTES AND LINKS: —Truth From The Stand Merch —Support our partners: Exodus Outdoor Gear, Spartan Forge, Genesee Beer & Tethrd — Visit my local archery shop Bob and AJ's Archery World —Waypoint TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I'm joined by my good buddy Greg Litzinger. As you guys know, Greg and I get together to chop it up about bowhunting a few times a year. We've both been separately tackling new big woods pieces for the past 2 years. Greg in NJ and me In PA. It usually will take 3 seasons to get a firm grasp on a new piece (if you're a regular working guy), especially with the challenges the big woods provide. That's what we talk about today. That, and how Greg's season played out...and some listener Q/A. - thanks for listening! To listen to the podcast click the purple play button at the top of the page. You can also download the podcast via iTunes, Stitcher Radio and Google Play—don’t forget to share with your friends! If you like the podcast, please leave us a 5 star iTunes rating…we’d really appreciate it. Click here to listen/subscribe on iTunes (best for iOS devices) Click here to listen/subscribe on Stitcher (best for Android devices) WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 322 Hunting with a buddy, or solo? Camera Intel not as good as last year Full draw 4 times Hunting on a sick day And much more! SHOW NOTES AND LINKS: —Truth From The Stand Merch —Support our partners: Exodus Outdoor Gear, Spartan Forge, Genesee Beer & Tethrd — Visit my local archery shop Bob and AJ's Archery World —Waypoint TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I’m joined by my buddy Jace Allen. Jace was on over the summer to talk about how he builds buck quadrants to kill mature bucks. During that episode he alluded to the idea of having a season like he’s never had before in 2022. He was determined to put life on hold (or maybe just slow it down) to chase his passion, prioritize the woods, whitetails, and hunt more days from season start to season end than ever before possible. You might call this a dream season from many…but it wasn’t without it’s ups and downs. Oh…and he may have out dueled public land pressure to wrap a tag around at least one Boone & Crocket buck - thanks for listening! To listen to the podcast click the purple play button at the top of the page. You can also download the podcast via iTunes, Stitcher Radio and Google Play—don’t forget to share with your friends! If you like the podcast, please leave us a 5 star iTunes rating…we’d really appreciate it. Click here to listen/subscribe on iTunes (best for iOS devices) Click here to listen/subscribe on Stitcher (best for Android devices) WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 321 Chasing a season Funny things happen around the 16th straight day of hunting Time is undefeated Doing what others aren’t Kentucky Booner Down And much more! SHOW NOTES AND LINKS: —Truth From The Stand Merch —Support our partners: Exodus Outdoor Gear, Spartan Forge, Genesee Beer & Tethrd — Visit my local archery shop Bob and AJ's Archery World —Waypoint TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I’m joined by my buddy Tre Kerns. Tre is a die-hard bowhunter and outdoorsman from West Virginia. They way we initially came to know each other was kinda interesting however, it didn’t take long to realize Tre was my kind of people. One of the things I appreciate most about Tre is his full appreciation for his outdoor adventures. Reveling in the blessings we have just enjoying wild places. And it doesn’t hurt when you’ve got good buddies to share these places with…and some filled tags - thanks for listening! To listen to the podcast click the purple play button at the top of the page. You can also download the podcast via iTunes, Stitcher Radio and Google Play—don’t forget to share with your friends! If you like the podcast, please leave us a 5 star iTunes rating…we’d really appreciate it. Click here to listen/subscribe on iTunes (best for iOS devices) Click here to listen/subscribe on Stitcher (best for Android devices) WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 320 Chance meeting Feeling small in big country Mature bucks and bulging bulls An old warrior has fallen And much more SHOW NOTES AND LINKS: —Truth From The Stand Merch —Support our partners: Exodus Outdoor Gear, Spartan Forge, Genesee Beer & Tethrd — Visit my local archery shop Bob and AJ's Archery World —Waypoint TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I’m joined by my buddy Dan Johnson of the Sportsmans Empire and Nine Finger Chronicles. Sometimes season’s have a theme…for better or worse. This season for Dan was one for the dogs. We’ll explain - thanks for listening! To listen to the podcast click the purple play button at the top of the page. You can also download the podcast via iTunes, Stitcher Radio and Google Play—don’t forget to share with your friends! If you like the podcast, please leave us a 5 star iTunes rating…we’d really appreciate it. Click here to listen/subscribe on iTunes (best for iOS devices) Click here to listen/subscribe on Stitcher (best for Android devices) WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 319 Grappling Dog bitten Nebraska and South Dakota An Iowa hammer has fallen…or did it? New properties and new opportunity And much more SHOW NOTES AND LINKS: —Truth From The Stand Merch —Support our partners: Exodus Outdoor Gear, Spartan Forge, Genesee Beer & Tethrd — Visit my local archery shop Bob and AJ's Archery World —Waypoint TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I’m joined by my good buddies AJ and Wilson. AJ is the owner of my local archery shop (Bob & AJ’s Archery World) Where I like to go in and try all the new bows he’s carrying for the year. As you would expect from a bunch of duDes hanging out in an archery shop, bowhunting stories quickly were shared. I this episode we talk some hunting, and break down 6 different bows we shot and reviewed during the day. Always a good time at the shop and hope you all dig it - thanks for listening! To listen to the podcast click the purple play button at the top of the page. You can also download the podcast via iTunes, Stitcher Radio and Google Play—don’t forget to share with your friends! If you like the podcast, please leave us a 5 star iTunes rating…we’d really appreciate it. Click here to listen/subscribe on iTunes (best for iOS devices) Click here to listen/subscribe on Stitcher (best for Android devices) WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 318 AJ walks out his front door and kills big deer Even the most experiences archers have bad shots Getting back in the groove hunting does Hoyt, Darton, Mathews, and Elite bow reviews And much more SHOW NOTES AND LINKS: —Truth From The Stand Merch —Support our partners: Exodus Outdoor Gear, Spartan Forge, Genesee Beer & Tethrd — Visit my local archery shop Bob and AJ's Archery World —Waypoint TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I’m joined by Daniel Lemmon of Do It Yourself Hunter. Daniel is a Mississippi fella who has been travel hunting extensively the past 7 years and makes a habit of killing mature public land bucks with regularity. I learned of Daniel by stumbling across his self-filmed hunts on the DIY Hunter YouTube channel. I immediately related to his approach to his out of state hunts, his ability to talk you through his strategy and what he’s thinking, and his passion for bowhunting whitetail. I immediately knew I had to have I’m on the show. Hope you all dig the conversation as much as I did - thanks for listening! To listen to the podcast click the purple play button at the top of the page. You can also download the podcast via iTunes, Stitcher Radio and Google Play—don’t forget to share with your friends! If you like the podcast, please leave us a 5 star iTunes rating…we’d really appreciate it. Click here to listen/subscribe on iTunes (best for iOS devices) Click here to listen/subscribe on Stitcher (best for Android devices) WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 317 Hunting Mississippi Getting started travel hunting Hunting vs scouting Focusing on pinches Mature buck down in Kansas and Wisconsin SHOW NOTES AND LINKS: —Truth From The Stand Merch —Support our partners: Exodus Outdoor Gear, Spartan Forge, Genesee Beer & Tethrd — Visit my local archery shop Bob and AJ's Archery World —Waypoint TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I’m joined by my good buddy Curtis Zabel from Behind the Bow. Curtis is a die-hard whitetail hunter, which is evident in the recent Behind the Bow YouTube videos (check those out!). He’s made some big changes in his life the past few years…chasing his passions…and focusing on discipline, doing hard things, and changing his mindset. I always like catching up with Curtis as he’s always candid. You get the straight dope from him no matter the topic of discussion. Oh…one thing that hasn’t changed…his ability to stalk down mature whitetails. - Thanks for listening! To listen to the podcast click the purple play button at the top of the page. You can also download the podcast via iTunes, Stitcher Radio and Google Play—don’t forget to share with your friends! If you like the podcast, please leave us a 5 star iTunes rating…we’d really appreciate it. Click here to listen/subscribe on iTunes (best for iOS devices) Click here to listen/subscribe on Stitcher (best for Android devices) WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 316 Season progress Making changes 75 hard Set ups in deep drainages Second chances and making good SHOW NOTES AND LINKS: —Truth From The Stand Merch —Support our partners: Exodus Outdoor Gear, Spartan Forge & Tethrd — Visit my local archery shop Bob and AJ's Archery World —Waypoint TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I’m joined by my good buddy Michael Varady. Michael is known for killing hammer deer In NJ (particularly the past few years with a traditional bow) but this year he took his talents out of state for the first time. With less than Ideal temperatures in early Nov., he used some tried and true methods that have worked well for him in the past. Sometimes, just simply starting with finding any deer is the key to unlocking success. Hope you all dig the conversation as much as I did - Thanks for listening! To listen to the podcast click the purple play button at the top of the page. You can also download the podcast via iTunes, Stitcher Radio and Google Play—don’t forget to share with your friends! If you like the podcast, please leave us a 5 star iTunes rating…we’d really appreciate it. Click here to listen/subscribe on iTunes (best for iOS devices) Click here to listen/subscribe on Stitcher (best for Android devices) WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 315 Tackling the big woods Late season targets Post gun season in high pressure areas Taking my talents to Ohio - first out of state trip Just find deer Crazy ending…and much more! SHOW NOTES AND LINKS: —Truth From The Stand Merch —Support our partners: Exodus Outdoor Gear, Spartan Forge & Tethrd — Visit my local archery shop Bob and AJ's Archery World —Waypoint TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I’m joined by my good buddy Nathan Killen. Nathan consistency finds success in challenging mountain terrain. Whether it’s in his home state hunting mountain regions of Virginia or traveling to Ohio…a tag is usually filled. However, what I most appreciate about Nathan is his humble approach to tackling a season’s challenges…recognizing sometimes you get what you need…and not always what you want. Thanks for listening! To listen to the podcast click the purple play button at the top of the page. You can also download the podcast via iTunes, Stitcher Radio and Google Play—don’t forget to share with your friends! If you like the podcast, please leave us a 5 star iTunes rating…we’d really appreciate it. Click here to listen/subscribe on iTunes (best for iOS devices) Click here to listen/subscribe on Stitcher (best for Android devices) WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 314 Tackling post rut Post rut is better than rut in the mountains Ohio thermal hub Can’t always get what you want, but you get what you need And much more! SHOW NOTES AND LINKS: —Truth From The Stand Merch —Support our partners: Exodus Outdoor Gear, Spartan Forge & Tethrd — Visit my local archery shop Bob and AJ's Archery World —Waypoint TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I’m joined by my good buddy Jacob Emery. Jacob’s season started off with a bang…then the grind set it. With the best part of November behind him he decided to go to the well that has produced in the past. With water levels down, that meant longer access and not quite as stealthy as a kayak. His persistences would pay off…and a tribute season continues. Thanks for listening! To listen to the podcast click the purple play button at the top of the page. You can also download the podcast via iTunes, Stitcher Radio and Google Play—don’t forget to share with your friends! If you like the podcast, please leave us a 5 star iTunes rating…we’d really appreciate it. Click here to listen/subscribe on iTunes (best for iOS devices) Click here to listen/subscribe on Stitcher (best for Android devices) WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 313 Grinding through the season Having good friends is better than deer numbers Tennessee velvet Going back to the well Late to dinner And much more! SHOW NOTES AND LINKS: —Truth From The Stand Merch —Support our partners: Exodus Outdoor Gear, Spartan Forge & Tethrd — Visit my local archery shop Bob and AJ's Archery World —Waypoint TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I'm joined by my good buddy Arron Bleise of The Fall podcast. Arron has had a great season filling two buck tags and had an absolutely epic spot and stalk hunt to kill a Michigan Hammer. Sometimes success finds you in ways you don’t imagine. But the element we control is our willingness to go for it. And that’s exactly how one of Arron’s hunt’s came together. Hope you all dig the show as much as I did. Thanks for listening! To listen to the podcast click the purple play button at the top of the page. You can also download the podcast via iTunes, Stitcher Radio and Google Play—don’t forget to share with your friends! If you like the podcast, please leave us a 5 star iTunes rating…we’d really appreciate it. Click here to listen/subscribe on iTunes (best for iOS devices) Click here to listen/subscribe on Stitcher (best for Android devices) WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 312 Saskatchewan chocolate rack bucks October vs. November Filling tags in October Spot and stalk on a Michigan hammer And much more! SHOW NOTES AND LINKS: —Truth From The Stand Merch —Support our partners: Exodus Outdoor Gear, Spartan Forge & Tethrd — Visit my local archery shop Bob and AJ's Archery World —Waypoint TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I'm joined by my good buddy Aaron Hepler. Aaron is one of the most dedicate outdoorsman I know. Regardless of season, Aaron is almost always in the woods scouting, hiking, hunting, looking for his next experience. This year he had a goal of filling two specific tags. One being his first ever bull Elk tag. The other his PA buck tag on public lands...which is a challenge...and something he manages to do with consistency. If he were going to fill these two tags he'd have to dust himself off after a heartbreaker of one that got away. To listen to the podcast click the purple play button at the top of the page. You can also download the podcast via iTunes, Stitcher Radio and Google Play—don’t forget to share with your friends! If you like the podcast, please leave us a 5 star iTunes rating…we’d really appreciate it. Click here to listen/subscribe on iTunes (best for iOS devices) Click here to listen/subscribe on Stitcher (best for Android devices) WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 311 He’s closer than you think Eardrum breaking bugle PA mountain buck that got away Redemption on PA public land And much more! SHOW NOTES AND LINKS: —Truth From The Stand Merch —Support our partners: Exodus Outdoor Gear, Spartan Forge & Tethrd — Visit my local archery shop Bob and AJ's Archery World —Waypoint TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I'm joined by my good buddy Jake Bush. Jake is known for his efficiency in killing giants in the early part of October. This year has thrown him a curveball with the areas he hunts being hit hard by EHD. He’s found most of his top target bucks dead…or has found out from others that they were found dead. He’s logged 750 miles this year boots on the ground trying to locate a target. You’ll find few people more dedicated than Jake…and I’d put money on him filling a tag before seasons end. So what’s an October bed hunter to do when the calendar has turned to November and beyond…that’s what we’re talking about today! To listen to the podcast click the purple play button at the top of the page. You can also download the podcast via iTunes, Stitcher Radio and Google Play—don’t forget to share with your friends! If you like the podcast, please leave us a 5 star iTunes rating…we’d really appreciate it. Click here to listen/subscribe on iTunes (best for iOS devices) Click here to listen/subscribe on Stitcher (best for Android devices) WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 310 Finding dead bucks 750 miles scouted There’s plenty of time The benefit of a tuff season And much more! SHOW NOTES AND LINKS: —Truth From The Stand Merch —Support our partners: Exodus Outdoor Gear, Spartan Forge & Tethrd — Visit my local archery shop Bob and AJ's Archery World —Waypoint TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I'm joined by my good buddy (you know him and love him) Johnny Utah Mulligan. John has been traveling like a mad man so far this summer/fall and is running up a pretty good taxidermy bill…along with some killer stories - South Africa, Colorado, Wyoming. He’s back in Iowa now and ready to turn his attention to whitetails! To listen to the podcast click the purple play button at the top of the page. You can also download the podcast via iTunes, Stitcher Radio and Google Play—don’t forget to share with your friends! If you like the podcast, please leave us a 5 star iTunes rating…we’d really appreciate it. Click here to listen/subscribe on iTunes (best for iOS devices) Click here to listen/subscribe on Stitcher (best for Android devices) WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 309 South Africa not what you think Baboons are assholes Leaving the truck run while I kill this mule deer Grizzly bear crime scene And much more! SHOW NOTES AND LINKS: —Truth From The Stand Merch —Support our partners: Exodus Outdoor Gear, Spartan Forge & Tethrd — Visit my local archery shop Bob and AJ's Archery World —Waypoint TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the podcast I’m joined by my good Buddy Jake Hofer. Jake is one of the guys who I’ve learned a lot from when it comes to using longer-term trail camera data to plan hunts. More specifically how I approach patterning scrapes is directly influenced by Jake’s approach (and love) for scrapes. Intimately learning when and how different scrapes are being used has helped me target specific dates related to a specific scape area. The past few years, I’ve picked a specific date I’ve seen active and not surprising, I had encounters with shooter bucks in both instances. Kinda crazy to pick one date in the entire whitetail calendar…and consistently have it produce. Hope you dig the conversation - thanks for listening! To listen to the podcast click the purple play button at the top of the page. You can also download the podcast via iTunes, Stitcher Radio and Google Play—don’t forget to share with your friends! If you like the podcast, please leave us a 5 star iTunes rating…we’d really appreciate it. Click here to listen/subscribe on iTunes (best for iOS devices) Click here to listen/subscribe on Stitcher (best for Android devices) WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 308 Prospects Scrape week Best dates and weather to hunt scrapes Sneaky good scrape dates outside end of October And much more! SHOW NOTES AND LINKS: —Truth From The Stand Merch —Support our partners: Exodus Outdoor Gear, Spartan Forge & Tethrd — Visit my local archery shop Bob and AJ's Archery World —Waypoint TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we are talking bid woods mountain bucks with Dylan Pavlik. Dylan has found an approach that has filled his archery tag in Early October in the mountains of Pennsylvania the past two seasons. There’s no pixie dust here, just a woodsman with determination who’s willing to burn up the boot leather to pattern mountain bucks consistently during early October. Hope you all dig conversation as much as I did - thanks for listening! To listen to the podcast click the purple play button at the top of the page. You can also download the podcast via iTunes, Stitcher Radio and Google Play—don’t forget to share with your friends! If you like the podcast, please leave us a 5 star iTunes rating…we’d really appreciate it. Click here to listen/subscribe on iTunes (best for iOS devices) Click here to listen/subscribe on Stitcher (best for Android devices) WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 307 How it all began Hunting the mountains Patterning October bucks Benches and connecting buck trails And much more! SHOW NOTES AND LINKS: —Truth From The Stand Merch —Support our partners: Exodus Outdoor Gear, Spartan Forge & Tethrd — Visit my local archery shop Bob and AJ's Archery World —Waypoint TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I’m joined by my good buddy Cameron. You all may know him from his handy camera work on The Exodus Outdoor Gear Youtube Channel or his Deer Gear podcast. The past few years Cameron has been on a hot streak especially, early season. In back to back years he’s killed two killer bucks in the Dakotas…this year an absolute velvet giant from the ground. - thanks for listening! To listen to the podcast click the purple play button at the top of the page. You can also download the podcast via iTunes, Stitcher Radio and Google Play—don’t forget to share with your friends! If you like the podcast, please leave us a 5 star iTunes rating…we’d really appreciate it. Click here to listen/subscribe on iTunes (best for iOS devices) Click here to listen/subscribe on Stitcher (best for Android devices) WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 306 Early season success Hunting open country and glassing Holding an Iowa tag Must have gear And much more! SHOW NOTES AND LINKS: —Truth From The Stand Merch —Support our partners: Exodus Outdoor Gear, Spartan Forge & Tethrd — Visit my local archery shop Bob and AJ's Archery World —Waypoint TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I’m joined by my good buddy Michel Perry. We’ve had Michael on in the past to talk about his world-class buck he killed last year in Alabama and how he hunted that deer. Today we’re talking more about his lifelong study of hunting public lands and how this has been a family endeavor for more than 50 years. He’s chronicles this is a recent book he published “Secrets To Taking Mature Bucks On Public Lands.” It’s an interesting walk thru Michaels family history with his local public lands and how he, his brother and his dad learned valuable lessons in hunting mature public land bucks…before the internet and podcasts - thanks for listening! To listen to the podcast click the purple play button at the top of the page. You can also download the podcast via iTunes, Stitcher Radio and Google Play—don’t forget to share with your friends! If you like the podcast, please leave us a 5 star iTunes rating…we’d really appreciate it. Click here to listen/subscribe on iTunes (best for iOS devices) Click here to listen/subscribe on Stitcher (best for Android devices) WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 305 It’s a family affair Each mature buck teaching a new lesson We need people using public lands Deer numbers and remembering how far things have come And much more! SHOW NOTES AND LINKS: —Truth From The Stand Merch —Support our partners: Exodus Outdoor Gear, Spartan Forge & Tethrd — Visit my local archery shop Bob and AJ's Archery World —Waypoint TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I’m joined by my good buddy Tony Peterson. As usual we cover a lot of ground in this episode. One of my favorite things about Tony is his willingness to think differently about hunting. Not just in the sense of hunting strategy (but we certainly cover this). But more about how tings outside of hunting influence how we hunt and how we think about hunting. A refreshing conversation as usual, hope you dig the episode - thanks for listening! To listen to the podcast click the purple play button at the top of the page. You can also download the podcast via iTunes, Stitcher Radio and Google Play—don’t forget to share with your friends! If you like the podcast, please leave us a 5 star iTunes rating…we’d really appreciate it. Click here to listen/subscribe on iTunes (best for iOS devices) Click here to listen/subscribe on Stitcher (best for Android devices) WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 304 Putting ego aside when setting your bow poundage Whitetail plans Thinking different about hunting Why drawing tags is getting harder And much more! SHOW NOTES AND LINKS: —Truth From The Stand Merch —Support our partners: Exodus Outdoor Gear, Spartan Forge & Tethrd — Visit my local archery shop Bob and AJ's Archery World —Waypoint TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I’m joined by my Michael Varady. Michale is from NJ and has made a habit of killing hammer bucks in place you might not expect. He also recently made the switch to traditional bowhunting only…and in his first two years with a trad bow has killed multiple hammer bucks. I really dug this conversation with a fellow east coaster, and hope you dig it too - thanks for listening! To listen to the podcast click the purple play button at the top of the page. You can also download the podcast via iTunes, Stitcher Radio and Google Play—don’t forget to share with your friends! If you like the podcast, please leave us a 5 star iTunes rating…we’d really appreciate it. Click here to listen/subscribe on iTunes (best for iOS devices) Click here to listen/subscribe on Stitcher (best for Android devices) WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 303 East coast bowhunting Changing to traditional equipment Killing big deer in the suburbs Crazy rut hunt for a big buck And much more! SHOW NOTES AND LINKS: —Truth From The Stand Merch —Support our partners: Exodus Outdoor Gear, Spartan Forge & Tethrd — Visit my local archery shop Bob and AJ's Archery World —Waypoint TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices