Last Breath Huntcast
190 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 months ago - ★★★★★ - 42 ratingsLast Breath Huntcast--Home of the Huntroversy
An extension of the Last Breath Media Brand, our Huntcast was started to enable us to share our adventures with you year round on a quicker basis. Our content presents one of 3 things: information, entertainment, or controversy. After all, this is the home of the HUNTROVERSY.
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Ep.139: HUNTROVERSY // "Hotspotting"??
March 14, 2022 09:00 - 52 minutes - 71.9 MBHUNTROVERSY!!! This week, we cover a very relevant topic in the hunting community that has been occuring for YEARS! Hotspotting is the act of sharing a great hunting/fishing or destination with someone or a group of people. Should this be done? How much help is too much? Are secret spots ruined becasue of this? We ask these questions and more in this week's huntroversy style episode! If you would like to watch some of our hunts on Youtube, check them out at the following link: Youtube Cha...
Ep.138: Shed Hunting Trips Out West // What you need to Know!
March 07, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 99.2 MBHow to go on your first shed hunt out west! Grant Oldenburg returns to the studio today for episode 138 where we discuss a shed hunters first trip out west! Last year, Grant and his relative were able to visit Montana to find elk, mule deer, and whitetail shed antlers. He gives us the scoop on important dates you need to look into when planning a shed hunting trip out west! If you would like to watch some of our hunts on Youtube, check them out at the following link: Youtube Channel. ...
Ep.137: The "Underwear Buck" // Using historical Camera Data to Kill Big Bucks // Grant Oldenburg
February 28, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 98.9 MBBIG BUCKS and historical camera data are what this week's episode is all about. Grant Oldenburg is in the studio this week to talk all about how he has continually killed giant bucks using water holes, and historical trailcamera data. We cover how he has killed giant bucks for the last several seasons, and what is quite possibly the most data-driven buck kill we have ever seen! The story of his buck this year, which he calls the "underwear buck" is a great one, and we have a great conversati...
Ep.136: 1st Thermal Hunt for Coyotes // NEW GEAR BREAKDOWN
February 21, 2022 10:00 - 45 minutes - 61.8 MBGarrett recently upgraded to a thermal scope for nighttime Coyote and Predator hunting! In this episode, we dive into the "AGM-Ratler TS50 - 640" thermal coyote hunting scope. We talke about everything the scope can do, as well as why Garrett ultimately ended up choosing this particular piece of gear for thermal coyote hunting! In this episode, we also cover the specs, and how to sight in the scope right out of the box! If you would like to watch some of our hunts on Youtube, check them ou...
Ep.135: I Bought a Farm! // The Land Podcast with Jake Hofer
February 14, 2022 09:30 - 2 hours - 178 MBI Bought a Farm! In this episode, Jake Hofer, host of Exodus Trailcameras' "The Land Podcast" and I were able to sit down and break down the last 10 years getting to the point where I purchased 2 properties this year. We cover the financial stragies I used to save for the down payment, credit score increasing, what is valuable in a piece of hunting land, and everything I have learned throughout the process of buying land and other real estate properties. Thanks for listening! If you would ...
Ep.134: Whitetail Management Equipment // Clark Cummings and Austin Meyer
February 07, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 88.7 MBWhat equipment do you really need when managing deer habitat? In our episode this week, Clark Cummings and Austin Meyer join us for a great discussion about tractors, implements, seed bed prep, manuverability, where to cut cost, and all things surrounding someone purchasing equipment for managing whitetail deer habitat. If you would like to watch some of our hunts on Youtube, check them out at the following link: Youtube Channel. If you would like to suggest a "Huntroversy" for us to ...
Ep.133: Listener Q/A Part 2
January 31, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 91.3 MBPart 2 of our listener Q/A session covers the second half of the questions that were submitted. In this episode, we talk about the outdoor industry, some of our regrets/mistakes, and a few funny scenarios over the past 8 years! Again, thank you to everyone who submitted a question for episode 133 to make it so successful! If you would like to watch some of our hunts on Youtube, check them out at the following link: Youtube Channel. If you would like to suggest a "Huntroversy" for us to t...
Ep.132: Listener Q/A // Part 1
January 24, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 87.7 MBListener questions are the name of the game in this week's episode! We are talking all about the long list of questions our listeners gave us to discuss. There is a big variety on this episode, including hunting strategy, camo patterns, deer stands, hunting land, philosophies on hunting, and some funny questions about our group. Part 2 will drop next Monday! If you would like to watch some of our hunts on Youtube, check them out at the following link: Youtube Channel. If you would like...
Ep.131: Goals for 2022
January 17, 2022 09:00 - 35 minutes - 48.7 MBIn this episode, we share our goals for the upcoming 2022 hunting season. This year should be our best one yet, and we are hoping we can accomplish all of the goals we set forth here! Really looking forward to next week's QA session podcast! If you would like to watch some of our hunts on Youtube, check them out at the following link: Youtube Channel. If you would like to suggest a "Huntroversy" for us to talk about, send us an email through the contact tab of our website: Website As...
Ep.130: HUNTROVERSY // 3 NEW DNR Laws for Illinois???
January 10, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 82.8 MBHUNTROVERSY!!! This week's huntroversy is critically important! New Illinois DNR law is currently being proposed by the Illinois State senate. There are 3 separate bills that are on the table... 1) A bill that allows the use of a rifle when hunting 2) A bill that adds an extra day to first shotgun season 3) A bill that lengthens our season from 3.5 months to 5.5 months! SHARE this podcast with your friend who hunts in Illinois...this is going to effect all of us! If you would like ...
Ep.129: HUNTROVERSY // Harvesting vs. Killing???
January 03, 2022 10:00 - 38 minutes - 52.7 MBHUNTROVERSY!!! There are a lot of people that we hav seen over the past 5 years get really heated up on social media about the use of the word, "harvesting" vs. "killing". In this episode, we talk about hunting, and what we think the purpose behind softening the word KILL has in the modern landscape of an outdoorsman. Why are people so upset by this switch? We talk all about it! If you would like to watch some of our hunts on Youtube, check them out at the following link: Youtube Channel....
Ep.128: Merry Christmas // Christmas Hunting Trivia Game
December 27, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 84.6 MBEver wonder what the best hunting gear you could buy for someone this holiday season? In this episodes, we play 5 different Christmas themed categories to crown a champion overall. If you would like to watch some of our hunts on Youtube, check them out at the following link: Youtube Channel. If you would like to suggest a "Huntroversy" for us to talk about, send us an email through the contact tab of our website: Website As always, follow us on your favorite social media apps: Face...
Ep.127: HUNTROVERSY // 1 Buck Vs 2 Multi-Buck States...Who wins??
December 20, 2021 09:00 - 54 minutes - 75.2 MBHUNTROVERSY!!! This week, we talk all about the benefits and disadvantages of living in a one buck state versus a multi buck state. We discuss the mindset of the hunter, and why that is important, as well as your standards shifting depending on if you live in a single-buck state versus a multi buck state. Thanks for listening to this huntroversy, you guys have been crushing it lately! If you would like to watch some of our hunts on Youtube, check them out at the following link: Youtube Ch...
Ep.126: HUNTROVERSY // Who is the BEST Professional Hunter??
December 13, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 153 MBHUNTROVERSY!!! Levi Morgan...Lee Lakosky...Mark Drury...there are so many stellar professional hunters all across the country, that it is hard to narrow down to who the BEST is...but, we made a bracket, and we gave it a shot! In this episode, we each pick our top 10 professional hunters, and set up a tournament to find out who is the best! If you would like to watch some of our hunts on Youtube, check them out at the following link: Youtube Channel. If you would like to suggest a "Hunt...
Ep.125: HUNTROVERSY // Is ON-X Helping or Hurting Hunters???
December 06, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 113 MBHUNTROVERSY!!! This week, we talk all about a popular hunting app...On-X. On-X is a digital platte map essentially which can point hunters to public and private land pieces, as well as their owners. The big question is, has. On-X helped or hurt the hunting community? If you would like to watch some of our hunts on Youtube, check them out at the following link: Youtube Channel. If you would like to suggest a "Huntroversy" for us to talk about, send us an email through the contact tab of...
Ep.124: WE Killed 2 of our #1 bucks this Weekend!!!
November 22, 2021 13:30 - 1 hour - 131 MBHoly S****!!! We killed 2 of our #1 bucks this weekend! Talk about a weekend to remember! In this episode, we cover the story of 2 bucks that we have been after for YEARS! Thanks for listening! If you would like to watch some of our hunts on Youtube, check them out at the following link: Youtube Channel. If you would like to suggest a "Huntroversy" for us to talk about, send us an email through the contact tab of our website: Website As always, follow us on your favorite social medi...
Ep.123: The story of "I9" and the "Broken Ear Buck" // Matt and Jesse
November 15, 2021 09:00 - 51 minutes - 71.2 MB"I9" and the "Broken Ear Buck" are down! Here is the story of how Matt and Jesse put down 2 bucks from the same tree within 22 hours of one another! This is a crazy bowhunting story that truly shows you the power of a hot doe, and the rut to a deer hunter! If you would like to watch some of our hunts on Youtube, check them out at the following link: Youtube Channel. If you would like to suggest a "Huntroversy" for us to talk about, send us an email through the contact tab of our websit...
Ep.122: The Story of "Buster'" and the last 5 days! Rut is ON!
November 08, 2021 10:00 - 37 minutes - 51.1 MBAs we told you guys about 6 episodes ago, we started our rut-cation schedule strategy. On the evening of Wednesday November 3rd, it payed off BIG! We put an arrow through a buck we call "Buster," and have had several other encounters with shooters since then. We break the encounter, the shot, and the other counters down from the start of our rut-cation to the morning of the 8th. Good luck to everyone hunting out there this November with a bow in hand, hopefully you guys can catch up to your ...
Ep.121: We Saw Our #1 Buck!!! // How it all went WRONG...
November 01, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 84.5 MBWe saw our #1 buck for the first time as a 5 year old on Saturday night! After seeing him on the hoof last year as a 4 year old buck, we had high hopes for him, and he didn't disappoint! After trying him several times earlier this week with our decoy, we made a new game-plan, and went into hunt in our saddles. We saw him for the first time at 205 yards, and you will have to finish the rest of the episode to find out what happened! If you would like to watch some of our hunts on Youtube, ch...
Ep.120: The ULTIMATE Scrape Hunting Playbook!! // How to kill a buck in the next 12 Days!
October 25, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 88.5 MBScrape week is HERE! Over the course of the next 10-12 days, you can kill a buck over a scrape if you play your cards right! In this episode, we dive into 3 different types of scrapes we have observed over the years, how they are used, how we hunt them, and strategies we use to kill bucks over scrapes and mock scrape lines in the later stages of October and early November. These hunting strategies will be able to be applied over the next 10 days to put yourself in range of a buck! If you w...
Ep.119: The 2.5 Week Update!! // 2 Bucks Down, and CLOSE Calls
October 18, 2021 08:00 - 35 minutes - 48.3 MBCody and Ryan have both killed a buck in the first week of season, Matt and Jesse are on the heels of a giant, and we make our first sits of the year over the weekend! What have we seen? What encounters have we had? You'll have to listen to find out. Congratulations to everyone who has got it done thus far, and make sure you post in our facebook group the Last Breath Inner Circle when you get one down! If you would like to watch some of our hunts on Youtube, check them out at the following...
Ep.118: FIRST COLD FRONT of the SEASON!!! // Here is what we're doing!
October 11, 2021 08:00 - 40 minutes - 55.6 MBOur first cold front of the midwest deer hunting season is coming this week! The temps have been HOT for the past 3 weeks in Illinois, and now with the opening of the archery season, we have our first cold front approaching. This Thursday, the weather temperatures will begin to drop into the highs of 60 and lows in the 40's. This will be an ideal time to catch a mature buck slipping up. In this episode, I talk to Jesse about what he and Matt will do this weekend, and what their hitlist is cu...
Ep.117: HUNTROVERSY // Should you Share Trailcamera Pictures???
October 04, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 87.4 MBHUNTROVERSY!!! There are LOTS of opinions out there on if you should share your trailcamera photos with a neighbor...or not. We weigh in on this week's Huntroversy by offering our perspective on both sides of the argument. For some, trailcameras are the most valuable piece of technology they use for hunting. Some choose to keep their trailcamera photos to themselves, and others share them. There are drawbacks and benefits to either side, and we talk about our opinion today! If you would li...
Ep.116: A Wild 300" + New Missouri Record?? // The Underwarmer Story
September 27, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 132 MBWill there be a new Missouri state record??? This week, we talk to Justin and Paul from Underwarmer about their craziest hunting stories, and how they came to find out about the potential new Missouri state record! We cover everything from would you rathers, to the inception of Underwarmer, and why it is a great up and coming company in the outdoor marketplace! If you would like to watch some of our hunts on Youtube, check them out at the following link: Youtube Channel. If you would li...
Ep.115: Once in a Lifetime Tag, First Bear Colorado Trip // Robert Hawk
September 20, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 91.9 MBLifetime tag, First Bear...we cover a ton in this episode, and talk all the ins and outs of Robert's once in a lifetime Colorado high country Billy Goat tag. Garrett joined him, and was even able to kill his first bear! We cover the tag and why it is so rare, how Robert prepared for the hunt, the hunt itself, and also cover Garretts first bear! If you want to go west to Colorado and hunt in your lifetime, Robert would be a great example of a Colorado state resident who gets it done every yea...
Ep.114: Midwest Whitetail's Producer // Max Mongrello - Taking a Risk!
September 13, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 121 MBMax Mongrello is a producer at 41 North Media who produces most notably Chasing November by Midwest Whitetail. I have always wanted to talk to someone over at Midwest Whitetail to just find out a little more about the company, and those who work there. Being a big Bill Wienke fan over the years, I have always looked up to the high quality story telling, and production Midwest Whitetail is known for. This conversation is a dive into Max's life as a full time outdoor producer! If you would l...
Ep.113: Sam Ubl // Chase Nation, How to Create a GREAT Hunting Show
September 07, 2021 08:00 - 2 hours - 172 MBSam Ubl, creator of Chase Nation is this week's guest. In this episode, we dive into everything that Sam believes as it comes to producing a top tier digital hunting show. What does he do to make his content stand out? You'll have to click the play button to hear all about his believes, some funny stories along his journey, and the creation of his baby, Chase Nation. If you would like to watch some of our hunts on Youtube, check them out at the following link: Youtube Channel. If you w...
Ep.112: Getting to Know Alex Nadolski // The Rise Hunt // A Great Digital Show!
August 30, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 98.9 MBAlex Nadolski from The Rise Hunt joins us this week to talk all about his take on production, the evolution of The Rise, and what his role is! The Rise is an awesome digital show that follows a group of deer hunters all around the midwest in a semi-live format. The production value is awesome, and Alex dives into some of his philosophies and beliefs on what he believes makes The Rise so special. If you watch hunting shows digitally, this is definitely one to check out! If you would like to...
Ep.111: Being Effective on DIFFERENT Farms // How being observant and realistic can help!
August 23, 2021 08:00 - 59 minutes - 82.2 MB2 different farms with: Different deer density, different food, different cover, different times of effectiveness, different timber, different rut behaviors, and different management levels. In this episode, we do a side by side comparison of the farms we hunt to make the point that you must have realistic expectations of the grounds you hunt. It will make you more effective and efficient at hunting that ground! If you would like to watch some of our hunts on Youtube, check them out at the...
Ep.110: BEST DAYS of Hunting 2021 // How you can MAXIMIZE your season!
August 16, 2021 08:00 - 53 minutes - 73.4 MBBEST DAYS of HUNTING 2021! We reveal our picks for the best days to hunt this year, and why we believe that this year in particular will be one of the best years to hunt in Illinois! Everyone we know works for a living, and with these strategies, you can maximize your hunting vacation like never before, putting yourself in position to kill for nearly an entire 2 weeks straight using only 5 vacation days! We talk about what our rut cation day picks are, and why we are picking these days as th...
Ep.109: Our 60 Day Whitetail Checklist // What Still has to be Done
August 09, 2021 10:59 - 34 minutes - 47.1 MBWe know it is almost unbelievable after the long wait we've had...but, deer season is less than 60 days out! In this episode, we cover our checklist that remains for hunting whitetails. There are some great little things covered in this episode you can still do to make sure your whitetail season is as smooth as possible. Buying ammunition now, checking your batteries, and more can all help you have a great stress free whitetail season when season rolls in shortly! If you would like to wat...
Ep.108: HUNTROVERSY // Hardest State to Whitetail Hunt Pt. 2
August 02, 2021 11:15 - 1 hour - 86 MBHUNTROVERSY!!! This week, Pete and I take a look at a different study done that presents a variety of different factors. In part 1, we took a look at license sales to harvest number ratio, where in this episode, we take a look at total harvest, trend data, percentage of yearlings killed, size of state, and more! Thanks for listening, and we will see you next Monday morning, same time! If you would like to watch some of our hunts on Youtube, check them out at the following link: Youtube Ch...
Ep.107: HUNTROVERSY // What is the Hardest State to Hunt Whitetails???
July 26, 2021 10:00 - 38 minutes - 52.4 MBHUNTROVERSY!!! This week, our guest Pete Gentry spends some time with us talking all about what state we think is the most difficult to whitetail hunt. We weigh in on our own opinions before we start the discussion, then, we break into some research based on the number of hunting licenses sold per state, and number of deer harvested. Some of the states on the list are ones you would not suspect! If you would like to watch some of our hunts on Youtube, check them out at the following link: ...
Ep.106: The Whitetail Series-Part 6: Land Manipulation Strategies
July 19, 2021 10:00 - 48 minutes - 66 MBPart 6 of the whitetail series is here! Today, we are talking all about how you can improve your hunting property. We are not talking at all about food plotting, but rather, trail maintenance, selectively killing low value trees, woody browse, pounds of food, the purposes of hinge cutting that are overlooked, and many more! If you are interested in managing your own piece of ground, better check this one out! If you would like to watch some of our hunts on Youtube, check them out at the fo...
Ep.105: The Whitetail Series-Part 5: The Life Cycle of a Whitetail
July 12, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 104 MBIn part 5 of the whitetail series, we are talking all about the phenology of a whitetail buck. What do they do at certain times of the year? Are there certain times of the year when deer data is useless? We take a look with Ryan and Cody at all 12 months of the year, break down what the deer are doing, and what we are doing to combat that. This episode is chock full of knowledge about whitetail deer and how to hunt them in the midwest! If you would like to watch some of our hunts on Youtub...
Ep.104: The Whitetail Series-Part 4: Aggressively Calling Whitetails
July 05, 2021 10:00 - 59 minutes - 82.4 MBPart 4 of the whitetail series is a great one! Over the past 5 years, Matt and Jesse have called in and killed around a dozen Pope and Young caliber bucks. In this episode, we cover rattling, grunting, snort wheezing, bleating, and much more! If you are looking for some serious whitetail strategy and knowledge, this one should definitely be listened to! If you would like to watch some of our hunts on Youtube, check them out at the following link: Youtube Channel. If you would like to ...
Ep.103: The Whitetail Series-Part 3: Cellular Trailcameras // Mark Olis
June 28, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 109 MBIn part 3 of the whitetail series, we are talking about cellular trailcameras and how we use them. It is certain that no other invention has revolutionized whitetail hunting like trail cameras, and we are certainly believers in them! Mark Olis from Moultrie joins us this week to discuss their new cell camera, and why it is th best one they have every developed! If you love trailcameras, this would be a great one to listen to. If you would like to watch some of our hunts on Youtube, check ...
Ep.102: The Whitetail Series-Part 2: Turning a Deer Stand into a Killing Machine
June 21, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 99.7 MBThe "Whitetail Series" rolls on with our 2nd installment-how to hang the perfect deer stand with purpose! We cover every little detail about how we pick and choose a tree to hang a deer stand in, how many shooting lanes we cut, the direction our stand faces, setting up on a trail vs field, yardage, knowing the purpose of the stand, cardinal sins we have learned over the years of hunting, and too many more topics to list! If you would like to watch some of our hunts on Youtube, check them ...
Ep.101: The Whitetail Series-Part 1: How to Use Thermals
June 14, 2021 10:00 - 37 minutes - 50.9 MBWhitetails are all we are thinking about right now, and for the next several weeks, we are starting what we are calling, "The Whitetail Series". In each episode, we are going to dive into an overlooked tactic we use to put ourselves in positions to kill bucks. This week, we are talking all about thermals and how we use this sneaky strategy to kill bucks early in the morning, and late in the evening. Thanks for listening to our whitetail series, we will be talking all things deer hunting for ...
Ep.100: Our New Bow Setups for 2021
June 07, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 92.9 MBNew bows have arrived for 2021! In this episode, we dive into each of the bows we had Mathews build us, and why we are setting them up the way we are. We cover the sights we put on them, arrow rests, arrow setups, broadheads, letoff, back wall, weight, stabilizers, d-loops, peeps, and everything else we can think of. We talk about our favorite Mathews bows of all time, and why we enjoy the V3 so far. ALSO...LAUNCH PARTY tickets are now available! Better check them out ASAP to figure out wher...
Ep.99: HUNTROVERSY-12 Different Shot Placements // Ethical or Not?
May 31, 2021 11:59 - 1 hour - 109 MBHUNTROVERSY!!! This week, we have 12 different shots we have seen/heard of taken on deer. The question is...which ones are okay to take with a gun, which ones are okay to take with a bow? We cover quartering to shots, frontal shots, head shots, neck shots, the "Texas heart shot," and more! If you would like to watch some of our hunts on Youtube, check them out at the following link: Youtube Channel. If you would like to suggest a "Huntroversy" for us to talk about, send us an email th...
Ep.98: HUNTROVERSY!!! Staying in Your Lane // Mike Lemanski
May 24, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 98.5 MBHUNTROVERSY!!! This week, Mike Lemanski (our All-American badass friend) joins us to talk about what's been on his mind lately! The big question is...are outdoorsmen doing a bad job at staying in their own lane? We cover this topic, and what we see going on in the outdoor industry right now! If you would like to watch some of our hunts on Youtube, check them out at the following link: Youtube Channel. If you would like to suggest a "Huntroversy" for us to talk about, send us an email t...
Ep.97: Foodplots // The Secrets we've learned over 14 seasons
May 17, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 83.1 MBOver the last 14 seasons, we have planted a ton of food plots. Some have died, some have come in too late, some were underfertilzed, and some we're in the wrong spot. In this episode, we cover the biggest footplot secrets we have learned in the past that have made the last 3-5 seasons very special for us. Everything from how we construct our plots to funnel deer past us, to how we maximize our foot plots while maintaining realistic expectations. If you would like to watch some of our hunt...
Ep.96: Alan's 1st Tom!! // Double Down
May 10, 2021 10:00 - 51 minutes - 71.2 MBAlan Yates killed his first Turkey Saturday morning! We talk about how we punched a tag on his first tom ever, and were lucky enough to fill a second tag! If you haven't already heard, Alan has a pretty unique beginning to hunting, and he chronicles his adventures on his own podcast and social media channels called, "Journey to the Hunt". For someone who just began hunting 2 seasons ago, he already has learned a ton of lessons, and made a bunch of great memories! If you would like to watch...
Ep.95: 3 More Turkeys Hit the Dirt // Illinois 3rd Season
April 26, 2021 10:00 - 46 minutes - 64 MBThird season is almost over, and we managed to kill 3 birds over the weekend. Logan and Ali started it off on Friday morning with a gobbler right off the roost that came into the decoy spread and put on a show! Saturday...we got our @$$es kicked! But, on Sunday, we were able to reap another pair of turkeys in about a 45 minute stretch! We recap all of the hunts that we went on, and what we think led to each Tom in the bed of the truck! Thanks for listening! If you would like to watch some ...
Ep.94: Our 1st Week of Turkey Hunting // 3 Birds Down!
April 19, 2021 10:00 - 56 minutes - 77.8 MBAfter 7 days of turkey hunting, we have 3 tags punched. Garrett reaped a turkey during 1st season in Illinois. Then, over the weekend, Matt was able to punch a tag on Illinois public land. Yesterday morning, Ali was also able to kill her 1st turkey ever...reap style! It was a pretty awesome weekend of hunting, and we recap what we believe the critical moments of each of the hunts were in this episode! Thanks for listening, and we hope you kill a turkey soon! If you would like to watch some...
Ep.93: HUNTROVERSY // Pen Raised Game - Birds, Deer, Stag, Elk, Hogs!!!
April 12, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 93.2 MBHUNTROVERSY!!! The question is not if we agree or disagree with pen raised game! The question is why does some pen raised game such as deer and elk get more hatred online than a hog or bird? We weigh in on all the pen-raised game we can think of to hunt in the United States, including: birds, hogs, stag, exotic species, elk, mule deer, and whitetail deer. Why are some more hated than others? This is a good one for those of you who enjoy the HUNTROVERSY episodes! If you would like to watch ...
Ep.92: WHY was that Turkey Hunt So Perfect??
April 05, 2021 10:00 - 54 minutes - 75.2 MBHave you ever thought to yourself what made a turkey hunt so perfect? Why was that gobbler so fired up? How far is the ideal distance to hunt from the roost? What calls should you use? Should you call to a bird on the limb? How much should you reply to a tom? When should you stop calling? How long should you wait before moving on? These and other questions are some we try to answer this week in an effort to understand what made a turkey hunt so special? If you would like to watch some of o...
Ep.91: HUNTROVERSY // When is TOO Young to Start a Kid Hunting?
March 29, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 111 MBHUNTROVERSY!!! There is NO QUESTION that it is our duty as outdoorsmen and women to get others involved. The question is...WHEN is a youth hunter actually ready to get involved with hunting? When is too early? When is too late? How can getting into hunting too early create some complications for kids? We cover these questions and more in this weeks huntroversial topic! If you would like to watch some of our hunts on Youtube, check them out at the following link: Youtube Channel. If you...
Ep.90: How to Kill More Turkeys // Reaping Turkeys 101
March 22, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 83.7 MBSince turkey season is fast approaching, we dive into the first of many turkey topics that we will be covering this spring. In this episode, we talk about reaping turkeys, and strategies that we have used over the last several years to reap turkeys in the wide open. We cover our camo, gun, boots, vest, and most importantly, how Garrett built a reaper decoy. Reaping turkeys is as fun as it gets, and is one more great strategy you could use this spring to kill more turkeys. We also cover the d...