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Last Breath Huntcast

190 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 months ago - ★★★★★ - 42 ratings

Last 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.40: HUNTROVERSY - How to Deal with Trespassers???

May 08, 2020 00:48 - 47 minutes - 64.8 MB

HUNTROVERSY!!! After kicking a ton of tresspassers off this spring, we sit down to discuss the big question...IS THERE A GOOD WAY to KICK TRESPASSERS OFF HUNTING GROUND??? We talk about the things we have done from signs, wireless trailcams, and purple paint to prevent them. We also talk about the many reasons not to trespass and how to deal with them in the future. This one gets heated...sorry for the bad language folks.  If you would like to watch some of our hunts on Youtube, check them...

Ep.39: Reaping Another Tom in Illinois//Teddy the MVP

May 08, 2020 00:45 - 37 minutes - 51.7 MB

We recap the bird that we reaped yesterday during the opening day of 5th season in Illinois. After not getting a bird to come onto a place we can legally shoot in the morning, we go to a second spot and bust out Teddy. We reap this turkey all the way to about 20 yards before picking up the gun and letting him have it! Thanks for listening, we will see you again on Monday for a HUNTROVERSY. If you would like to watch some of our hunts on Youtube, check them out at the following link: Youtu...

Ep.38: Reaping Turkeys//Garrett's 2nd Bird

May 04, 2020 15:44 - 34 minutes - 47.8 MB

We reap Garrett's 2nd bird of the season and lay out how it went down. We also cover how we got our decoy to look so realistic and some tips for getting close to Toms in an open field, turkey reaping style! 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...

Ep.37: Reaping a Tom from 200 to 10 yards! Teddy Strikes Again!

April 28, 2020 12:56 - 50 minutes - 68.9 MB

In episode 37, we cover our hunt on Friday during Illinois 3rd season and how "Teddy the Terminator" strikes again! He helped Garrett reap a turkey and bring him in to sub-10 yards!  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: Fa...

Ep.36: 2nd Season Turkey Hunting+Albino Gobbler//Pete Gentry

April 20, 2020 14:14 - 1 hour - 86.7 MB

Garrett, Logan, Matt, and Grant recap their 2nd season weekend in Illinois. Jesse and Matt came very close, and Jeff was able to kill a gobbler with Logan. We have a special guest, our friend Pete Gentry come on and give us the details on his latest turkey hunt to kill a once-in-a-lifetime albino gobbler! We will see you on Friday, thank you 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 t...

Ep.35: Illinois Turkey Hunting//1st Season Recap

April 17, 2020 10:00 - 41 minutes - 56.5 MB

1st Season in Illinois is almost over. We recap our first season and how we killed our bird, and struck out on multiple occasions. We are also joined by a special guest, our neighbor Jacob Doak. 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.34: Drive to be a "Year Round Outdoorsman"//Jacob Latimer

April 13, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 160 MB

Jacob Latimer, a stellar outdoorsman, and even better dude joins us this week! We cover his epic 2019 hunting seasons, and dive into the big question, "what gives you the drive to be a year-round outdoorsman". He leaves us with some last minute turkey advice before our season starts. If you haven't yet, go check out our episodes on Youtube! We will be launching new episodes every Saturday, all turkey season long! If you would like to watch some of our hunts on Youtube, check them out at th...

Ep.33: Turkey Down! Youth Season Recap//Chase Olson

April 10, 2020 10:00 - 37 minutes - 51 MB

6 days ago, we were able to hunt with our cousin-in-law over youth season weekend. We have Chase Olson on this week to cover last weekend's hunt and how we managed to kill a gobbler at 63 yards! Congrats to Chase for going 2-for-2 over the last 2 years!  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:...

Ep.32: Strategies for Killing More Turkeys// REAPING Birds

April 06, 2020 10:00 - 34 minutes - 47.7 MB

During episode 30, we talked about calling turkeys. During episode 31, we discussed decoy setup...what happens when none of that works? Well, it might be time to grab a fan and go REAP a turkey. We talk about everything we have learned about reaping turkeys over the last few seasons! 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...

Ep.31: Strategies for Killing More Turkeys// Decoy Setups

April 03, 2020 10:00 - 36 minutes - 50.7 MB

In our second turkey hunting strategies episode, we discuss decoy setups: number of decoys, gender of decoys, action of decoys, position of decoys, distance from hunter, distance from roost, and everything we have learned about hunting turkeys with decoys! If you missed episode 30 (how to call turkeys) make sure you give that a listen. Next episode live on Monday! If you would like to watch some of our hunts on Youtube, check them out at the following link: Youtube Channel.  If you woul...

Ep.30: Strategies for Killing More Turkeys//Turkey Hunting Calling Techniques

March 30, 2020 10:00 - 56 minutes - 77.2 MB

Ever wondered how to kill more turkeys? In episodes 30, 31, and 32, we cover three HUGE topics that have led to the harvesting of tons of birds over the last few seasons. In this episode, we cover turkey vocalizations, calling techniques, and when to use specific turkey calls. Hopefully the next three episodes will give you more strategies to lay some more birds down for you in years to come! If you would like to watch some of our hunts on Youtube, check them out at the following link: Yo...

Ep.29: Strategies to Create Ultimate Wildlife Habitat//Chase Burns

March 26, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 118 MB

Chase Burns joins us this week to discuss our hunting property he recently walked with us. He covers some of the things he has learned over the last decade of professionally managing land, and goes over some common misconceptions about food-plotting. It is truly shocking he knows about forestry and improving wildlife beyond what popular outdoor media portrays it as! Be sure to give this one a listen if you are a whitetail nut! If you would like to watch some of our hunts on Youtube, check ...

Ep.28: HUNTROVERSY-Deer Recovery Dogs? Why or Why Not?//Ron Slifer

March 16, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 114 MB

HUNTROVERSY!!! This week, Ron Slifer of "Slifers Bloodhound Service" joins us for a great episode! Ron talks about all of his experience in blood and scent tracking whitetail deer. We then ask the big question..."Why is using a game recovery dog ILLEGAL" in some states? We talk about all of the misconceptions about tracking dogs with an old pro! Ron was a GREAT guest, make sure to go check him out on Facebook: LINK If you would like to watch some of our hunts on Youtube, check them out at ...

Ep.27: HUNTROVERSY-Age vs. Score//Instinctive Passion Outdoors

March 12, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 129 MB

HUNTROVERSY!! The "Huntroversial" topic that we will cover during this episode is age vs. score. Specifically, if people on either sides of the fence have opinions on when to harvest a buck...when his antlers are biggest OR when he is at his peak maturity. We talk with Matt and Steve from Instinctive Passion Outdoors and they let us in on how they navigate the Age vs. Score question. Thanks for listening! #dontwasteit If you would like to watch some of our hunts on Youtube, check them out ...

Ep 26: The Story of an All-American Badass//Mike Lemanski-Harvest Time Outdoors

March 09, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 91.8 MB

Mike Lemanski from Harvesttime Outdoors joins us this week to talk about his hunting background, his past season, and how he balances the busy schedule of an All-American badass with that of a father and hunter. Thanks for listening! We will see you 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 to suggest a "Huntroversy" for us to talk about, send us an email through the contact tab of our w...

Ep.25: How to Adapt to Hunting Public Land in Different States//Austin Summers

March 02, 2020 09:00 - 57 minutes - 78.8 MB

Austin Summers from Midwest Public Land Whitetails is on the podcast this week. He sits down and talks with Grant about what is important to know as you travel and hunt public land all over the midwest. He covers terrain features, and ties them into experiences he had as a public land hunter this past season. Thank you 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 "Huntrover...

Ep.24: How do Non-Hunters View Hunting?//Adam Rasche, Eric Josupait, Arsal Shareef, Ben Fornek

February 24, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 101 MB

3% of the U.S. population hunts. Today, we take a look through the lens of the other 97%. What do Non-Hunters think of hunting? Really interesting points of view come from this episode with a very fresh take from the non-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 our website: Website As a...

E23: HUNTROVERSY-Bow vs. Gun-The ULTIMATE DEBATE//Whitetail Legacy Podcast

February 17, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 88.7 MB

HUNTROVERSY! Episode 23 is the home of maybe one of the biggest unsaid rivalries in hunting history...Archery vs. Firearm. There is no question that there is a bit of tension between these groups for various reasons, and in this episode, we try tackle why. Thanks for listening, where do you sit? 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 ema...

E22: HUNTROVERSY-Jealousy and Hunting???//Whitetail Legacy Podcast

February 10, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 107 MB

HUNTROVERSY! In this episode, we talk with Cody and Homey from the Whitetail Legacy Podcast about JEALOUSY amongst hunters and how jealousy creeps its way into conversations about hunting. We talk about when and why we think it shows up and how it effects the hunting community at large.  Check out our Badlands Film Festival Film "David and Goliath" on our Youtube channel! If you would like to watch some of our hunts on Youtube, check them out at the following link: Youtube Channel.  I...

Ep.21: Coyote Hunting Strategies to Kill more Coyotes

February 03, 2020 08:00 - 48 minutes - 66.2 MB

Everything about Coyotes!! We go over all of the mistakes and lessons we have learned from over the last 10 years of coyote hunting. TOPICS: setup, calling, time of day, ideal wind direction, call duration, rifle and caliber, entering a property, getting new properties, and everything else we have learned! Thanks for listening. Check out our Badlands Film Festival Submission "David and Goliath" on our Youtube Channel and subscribe! If you would like to suggest a "Huntroversy" for us to t...

Ep.20: Goals for 2020//Coyotes, Turkeys, Deer, and Off-Season Plans

January 27, 2020 19:55 - 46 minutes - 63.3 MB

Goals are a big driving factor for hunters. We talk about our goals as a team for the 2020 Coyote, Turkey, Whitetail and Big Game seasons and why those are our goals. We will also talk about our newest film that premieres tonight at 7pm on Youtube!  Enter in our giveaway by checking out our Film "David and Goliath" that just dropped on our Youtube channel by liking and commenting on our video! Do us a favor and follow along with us on social and check out our facebook group, the "Last Br...

Ep.19: HUNTROVERSY-Are Killshots in Hunting Film Important?//Clark Cummings

January 20, 2020 03:05 - 51 minutes - 70.3 MB

HUNTROVERSY! Clark Cummings joins us again to discuss if "killshots" in outdoor tv/film are important or not. As an 8 year field producer for Elite Archery's "Respect the Game", Clark has went through the struggles of filming and not getting the shot on film, as well as experience many successes with the camera! We talk about outdoor film expectations and how people value different things. Thanks for listening!!!  If you would like to watch some of our hunts on Youtube, check them out at t...

Ep.18: 2019 Whitetail Season Strategies// Clark Cummings

January 20, 2020 03:02 - 1 hour - 91.5 MB

One of the most consistent big buck killers we know, Clark Cummings joins us and talks all about his 2019 whitetail season. Clark was able to bag 2 big bucks with his bow again and fills us in on the strategies he used to kill them both! Whitetail strategy is what this one is all about! 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 throug...

Ep.16: ATA Show Mashup//Whitetail Legacy Podcast

January 14, 2020 23:00 - 43 minutes - 59.5 MB

Cody and Homie from the Whitetail Legacy Podcast come on and talk about their impression of new gear at the ATA show for 2020. They also give a recap of their 2019 deer season and the bucks they were able to kill and encounter! 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, follo...

Ep.17: Late Season Success!!! Matt Bartlett//Jesse Hines

January 14, 2020 01:53 - 37 minutes - 51.5 MB

Late season deer hunting talk with Matt and Jesse! Every year, these two hunt to the very end of season, and it is about to pay off! We discuss the upcoming cold front and how it has already helped them put a deer on the ground in the final days of the Illinois deer season! 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...

Ep.14: Hunting before Social Media?? Holiday HuntCast Part 2

January 01, 2020 23:30 - 34 minutes - 47.9 MB

Holiday HuntCast Part 2! In this episode, we talk to Ray, Pat, and Barry about how hunting was many years before social media even existed. This was a cool one to talk about because Garrett and I have never know what it was like based on our age. Very interesting to hear a more experienced hunters view on social media and how it has effected hunting.  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 sug...

Ep.15: How Hunting has Changed over 40 years-Holiday HuntCast Part 3

December 31, 2019 22:50 - 50 minutes - 69.6 MB

In our final episode of the Holiday HuntCast, we discuss how Ray, Pat, and Barry have seen hunting evolve over the course of the last 40+ years. Because Garrett and I have hunted for about 10 less years than Barry, and 20+ less than Pat and Ray, this was interesting to dig into from the lens of an older generation outdoorsman. 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 ...

Ep.13: GIANT Deer Stories - 221", 205", and a 187" Typical!!! Holiday HuntCast

December 30, 2019 18:53 - 42 minutes - 57.8 MB

A 221", 205" and 187" Typical! Garrett and I sit down with our Father, Uncle, and Cousin in-laws and get their biggest buck stories ever! Check our facebook group out: Last Breath Inner Circle 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.12: BBD! The Story of "Fade"//Matt Bartlett and Jesse Hines

December 20, 2019 02:18 - 47 minutes - 65.3 MB

BBD!!! Matt and Jesse recap how they finally get an arrow in a buck they know all too well called, "Fade". On Monday December 16th they were able to beat the cold and take the giant down from the ground yet again!  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 ...

Ep.11: HUNTROVERSY-Badasses vs. Barbies-//Ali Mangelsdorf

December 16, 2019 23:21 - 51 minutes - 70.9 MB

HUNTROVERSY! This episode, we talk with local hunter Ali Mangelsdorf about the struggles of being a female hunter. It's no secret that "Insta-Huntresses" are dominating the web right now, we talk about how they affect all female hunters. 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 alw...

Ep.10: HUNTROVERSY-Public vs. Private-The Public Side with Dave Ebright

December 10, 2019 23:58 - 54 minutes - 74.5 MB

HUNTROVERSY! Part 2 of our Public vs. Public discussion and why we think there is some tension between the two groups. Dave Ebright from The Whitetail Experience comes on and talks about the benefits and drawbacks of hunting Public land and gives his take on why there are arguments between the two groups. He offers up the "Public" side of the topic! If you would like to watch some of our hunts on Youtube, subscribe to Last Breath TV and check out our episodes! If you would like to sugges...

Ep.9: HUNTROVERSY-Public vs. Private-Part 1-The Private Side

December 10, 2019 00:50 - 38 minutes - 53 MB

HUNTROVERSY! This week's topic is Public vs. Private and why we think from there is some tension between these two groups of hunters. This is the "Private" side of the debate. Episode 10 will cover the "Public" side of the debate. 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

Ep.8: Journey to the Hunt-Diving into the Hunting World//Alan Yates

December 05, 2019 00:05 - 42 minutes - 58.7 MB

Did someone mentor you into the outdoors like us? What if you didn't have that person? What if you were 38 years old and wanted to take the dive into hunting? Our friend Alan Yates comes on and tells his EPIC story of diving into hunting! 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 al...

Ep.7: HUNTROVERSY-Scoring an Animal-Right or Wrong?

November 27, 2019 17:23 - 27 minutes - 38.2 MB

HUNTROVERSY! Are you for or against scoring an animal? There are definitely some benefits and drawbacks to it, this one is controversial for sure! 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: Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @Last B...

Ep.6: Rut-Cation BBD #2-The Story of Teeter-Decoying in Big Bucks

November 27, 2019 17:16 - 40 minutes - 55.2 MB

BBD #2 of our "Rut-Cation". We break down what we think led up to the harvesting of this deer and how we use a decoy to harvest bucks. We also go over some of the things we have learned over the last few years of using a decoy. 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, follo...

Ep.5: Rut-Cation Recap BBD!!! Story of the EK 10

November 27, 2019 17:05 - 37 minutes - 51.4 MB

Description: Thank you for tuning in to the Last Breath HuntCast! Whether you hunt deer, elk, waterfowl, upland game, turkey, predators, or everything in between, we are going to talk about it with our guests every week! Our HuntCast will always be to the point, and direct.  During this episode, we talk about the first big buck that we were able to put down over our rut-cation and the tactics behind what we believe killed this deer. If you would like to watch some of our hunts on Youtube...

Ep.4: HUNTROVERSY-How Much Land is Too Much???

November 27, 2019 16:55 - 38 minutes - 53 MB

Description: Thank you for tuning in to the Last Breath HuntCast! Whether you hunt deer, elk, waterfowl, upland game, turkey, predators, or everything in between, we are going to talk about it with our guests every week! Our HuntCast will always be to the point, and direct.  During this episode, we talk about how much land is really too much land and the benefits and drawbacks to hunting too much land. Where do you sit on this topic??? If you would like to watch some of our hunts on Yout...

Ep.3: Sandy Hills Hunt Co.//Shane Jones

November 27, 2019 16:46 - 36 minutes - 49.8 MB

Thank you for tuning in to the Last Breath HuntCast! Whether you hunt deer, elk, waterfowl, upland game, turkey, predators, or everything in between, we are going to talk about it with our guests every week! Our HuntCast will always be to the point, and direct.  During this episode, Shane Jones from Sandy Hills Hunt Company in Colorado talks with us about guiding hunters, and the recent antelope trip that Garrett, Logan, Jeff, and Chris went on.  If you would like to watch some of our hu...

Ep.2: Antelope Hunting in Colorado-Sweet Success//Logan Boelkes

November 27, 2019 16:35 - 32 minutes - 45.1 MB

Thank you for tuning in to the Last Breath HuntCast! Whether you hunt deer, elk, waterfowl, upland game, turkey, predators, or everything in between, we are going to talk about it with our guests every week! Our HuntCast will always be to the point, and direct.  During this episode, we talk with Logan about her recent hunting trip to Colorado to hunt Antelope with Sandy Hills Hunt Company. If you would like to watch some of our hunts on Youtube, check them out at the following link: You...

Ep.1: HUNTROVERSY-Hunting over Bait???

November 27, 2019 16:15 - 37 minutes - 51.5 MB

Thank you for tuning in to the Last Breath HuntCast! Whether you hunt deer, elk, waterfowl, upland game, turkey, predators, or everything in between, we are going to talk about it with our guests every week! Our HuntCast will always be to the point, and direct.  During this episode, we talk about baiting vs. non-baiting and the benefits and drawbacks it has. Where do you sit???  If you would like to watch some of our hunts on Youtube, check them out at the following link: Youtube Channel...

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