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Dear Hunter Podcast

69 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 months ago - ★★★★★ - 29 ratings

Welcome to the Dear Hunter Podcast! Dedicated to wildlife conservation, land management, and the outdoor lifestyle, our goal is to share with you information, stories, and experiences that will make you a better hunter, conservationist, and steward of wildlife and the place they call home.

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Episodes

Ep. 10: Hunting and Wildlife Stewardship with Sam Leatherman

February 03, 2020 19:40 - 1 hour - 74.8 MB

In today's show, we chat with hunting guide, outfitter, conservationist, and professional wildlife manager, Sam Leatherman. We talk about our most fulfilling moments in the outdoors that did not involve killing an animal. Sam shares a story of guiding a client on his last ever hunt, Erich talks about what it was like fighting forest fires in the American West, and Cody shares a rhino conservation success story. We also get Sam's advice on how we can become better hunting and wildlife steward...

Ep. 9: Upland Bird Hunting with a Dog Named Waylon

January 28, 2020 18:25 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MB

In today's show, we introduce Erich's new bird hunting dog, an English Setter named Waylon. We discuss the hunting adventures the two have planned, as well as what Erich hopes to learn from Waylon that will make him a better hunter, conservationist, and person. 

Episode 9 - Upland Bird Hunting with a Dog Named Waylon

January 28, 2020 18:25 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MB

In today's show, we introduce Erich's new bird hunting dog, an English Setter named Waylon. We discuss the hunting adventures the two have planned, as well as what Erich hopes to learn from Waylon that will make him a better hunter, conservationist, and person. 

Ep. 8: Discussing Cody's New Deer Hunting Property and Wildlife Management Plans

January 20, 2020 18:34 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MB

In today's show, we talk about Cody's new hunting property that he recently bought with his family. We discuss deer hunting strategies, wildlife and land management projects, and the conservation impact he hopes to have on this property to turn it into a true wildlife paradise.

Episode 8 - Discussing Cody's New Deer Hunting Property and Wildlife Management Plans

January 20, 2020 18:34 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MB

In today's show, we talk about Cody's new hunting property that he recently bought with his family. We discuss deer hunting strategies, wildlife and land management projects, and the conservation impact he hopes to have on this property to turn it into a true wildlife paradise.

Episode 7 - How Hunters Kill What They Love

January 15, 2020 18:04 - 1 hour - 56.6 MB

In today's show, we answer the difficult question of, "How do hunters kill the animals they love and care about?" We discuss the conservation and wildlife management benefits, but also the personal and emotional reasons for why we hunt and kill the animals we love and care about so much.

Ep. 7: How Hunters Kill What They Love

January 15, 2020 18:04 - 1 hour - 56.6 MB

In today's show, we answer the difficult question of, "How do hunters kill the animals they love and care about?" We discuss the conservation and wildlife management benefits, but also the personal and emotional reasons for why we hunt and kill the animals we love and care about so much.

Ep. 6: December Recap & Do the Problems Hunters Complain About Really Exist?

January 13, 2020 22:34 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MB

On this week's episode of the Dear Hunter Podcast, Cody and Erich give an update on their time spent in the outdoors during December, which saw Cody filming hunts in Texas and Mexico, and Erich hunting sandhill cranes in Texas and consulting in Virginia. They also recap their experience at the 2020 ATA Show and discuss whether the problems a lot of hunters speak of in the hunting industry really exist or not.

Episode 6 - December Recap & Do the Problems Hunters Complain About Really Exist?

January 13, 2020 22:34 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MB

On this week's episode of the Dear Hunter Podcast, Cody and Erich give an update on their time spent in the outdoors during December, which saw Cody filming hunts in Texas and Mexico, and Erich hunting sandhill cranes in Texas and consulting in Virginia. They also recap their experience at the 2020 ATA Show and discuss whether the problems a lot of hunters speak of in the hunting industry really exist or not.

Episode 5 - Social Media in the Hunting Community Part 2

December 05, 2019 00:49 - 50 minutes - 46.1 MB

In today's show to the Dear Hunter Podcast, Cody and Erich follow up on their previous episode and share their thoughts and opinions on some of the topics and issues on social media in the hunting community. They share personal stories on how social media has impacted them in hunting and the outdoors, as well as some of the positive attributes social media can have on the hunting community. 

Ep. 5: Social Media in the Hunting Community Part 2

December 05, 2019 00:49 - 50 minutes - 46.1 MB

In today's show to the Dear Hunter Podcast, Cody and Erich follow up on their previous episode and share their thoughts and opinions on some of the topics and issues on social media in the hunting community. They share personal stories on how social media has impacted them in hunting and the outdoors, as well as some of the positive attributes social media can have on the hunting community. 

Ep. 4: Social Media in the Hunting Community

November 25, 2019 00:28 - 54 minutes - 49.8 MB

In today's show, we talk about social media in the hunting community - the pros and cons, good experiences and bad, how we can use it for good, and how we can use it more responsibly. We also discuss how social media impacts the future of hunting and conservation and how it can be used to better communicate the hunting lifestyle to the non-hunting public.

Episode 4 - Social Media in the Hunting Community

November 25, 2019 00:28 - 54 minutes - 49.8 MB

In today's show, we talk about social media in the hunting community - the pros and cons, good experiences and bad, how we can use it for good, and how we can use it more responsibly. We also discuss how social media impacts the future of hunting and conservation and how it can be used to better communicate the hunting lifestyle to the non-hunting public.

Ep. 3: Managing Expectations During the Hunting Season

November 20, 2019 02:06 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MB

Today on the show we talk about managing expectations during the whitetail rut, finding value in the little things throughout a hunting season, as well recapping our 3-day rut hunt in Ohio in which Cody's brother harvested his first buck with a bow. 

Episode 3 - Managing Expectations During the Hunting Season

November 20, 2019 02:06 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MB

Today on the show we talk about managing expectations during the whitetail rut, finding value in the little things throughout a hunting season, as well recapping our 3-day rut hunt in Ohio in which Cody's brother harvested his first buck with a bow. 

Ep. 2: Brian Lynn, Sportsmen's Alliance

November 04, 2019 20:47 - 1 hour - 64.1 MB

In episode 2 of the Dear Hunter Podcast, we chat with the Vice President of Marketing and Communications with the Sportsmen's Alliance, Brian Lynn. We chat with Brian about the many challenges today's sportsmen face from the animal rights movement, as well as of the ways we can paint hunting in a more positive light in today's society, all while celebrating the many accomplishments hunters have contributed to conservation all across the world.

Dear Hunter Podcast - Episode 2 - Brian Lynn, Sportsmen's Alliance

November 04, 2019 20:47 - 1 hour - 64.1 MB

In episode 2 of the Dear Hunter Podcast, we chat with the Vice President of Marketing and Communications with the Sportsmen's Alliance, Brian Lynn. We chat with Brian about the many challenges today's sportsmen face from the animal rights movement, as well as of the ways we can paint hunting in a more positive light in today's society, all while celebrating the many accomplishments hunters have contributed to conservation all across the world.

Dear Hunter Podcast - Episode 1 - Introduction

October 22, 2019 19:05 - 25 minutes - 22.9 MB

In the first official episode of the Dear Hunter Podcast, we learn about our hosts, Cody Altizer and Erich Long, and their mission with The Dear Hunter Project and what they hope to accomplish with The Dear Hunter Podcast. 

Ep. 1: Introduction

October 22, 2019 19:05 - 25 minutes - 22.9 MB

In the first official episode of the Dear Hunter Podcast, we learn about our hosts, Cody Altizer and Erich Long, and their mission with The Dear Hunter Project and what they hope to accomplish with The Dear Hunter Podcast. 

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