Ridge Hunter Outdoors Podcast
179 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 days ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsEvery Monday, the Ridge Hunter Outdoors team and guests share stories, tips, tactics, and strategies that have made them both successful and unsuccessful in the whitetail woods. Join us and you might learn something to help you become a better hunter. At the very least, you should be entertained.
Be sure to tune in for Full Draw Fridays as well, where you'll learn even more about habitat management and hunting strategy.
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Episodes
Ep. 30: Dusty Wood
April 10, 2022 00:05 - 1 hour - 62.9 MBThis week the guys have Dusty Wood on to tell some stories and share his thoughts on the importance of quality deer management.
Ep. 28: Shed Hunting with Steve Sherk
March 26, 2022 15:44 - 39 minutes - 46.1 MBThis week the guys discuss Steve Sherk's latest article, 'The Target Shed,' where he talks about targeting a specific buck's sheds and how to use the information to hunt him the next season.
Ep. 27: Forrest Bonin of Drury Outdoors
March 25, 2022 16:58 - 1 hour - 70.4 MBThis week Forrest Bonin joins the show to talk about deer and property management and what it's like to work with the Drury Brothers.
Ep. 26: Improving the Hunting Brand
March 18, 2022 22:42 - 1 hour - 65.8 MBThis week the guys talk about how we can affect the perception non-hunters have of hunters. They also discuss ideal food plot equipment for every budget.
Ep. 25: Looking Ahead
March 11, 2022 20:28 - 36 minutes - 36.2 MBThis week, with the whole crew in house, the guys look at whats ahead for the show and the next few months.
Ep. 24: Talking Prescribed Fire from the Iowa Deer Classic
March 07, 2022 01:04 - 55 minutes - 50.7 MBThe guys come at you from the Iowa Deer Classic this week with some information about prescribed fires for habitat management.
Ep. 23: Setting Up Your Food Plot Plan
February 25, 2022 19:29 - 48 minutes - 49.4 MBThis week the guys talk about the first steps to take when you decide to develop a food plot program.
Ep. 22: Ideal Prospective Properties
February 19, 2022 23:22 - 1 hour - 62.3 MBThis week the guys talk about what they would look for if they were buying a new property for hunting. From location to specific property characteristics, they lay out and prioritize what an ideal piece of hunting ground would be for them.
Ep 21: RHO Update and February To Do's
February 13, 2022 04:11 - 34 minutes - 34.7 MBThis week Canyon gives you guys an update on the company, and goes over some things you can be doing this month to improve your chances at a big buck next season.
Ep. 20: The Winter Warrior
February 04, 2022 16:14 - 35 minutes - 37.4 MBThis week the guys discuss 'The Winter Warrior,' Clint McCoy's latest article for North American Whitetail. They cover more winter scouting tips and strategies to benefit next fall's season.
Ep 19. Hunting Public Land with Steve Sherk
January 29, 2022 17:52 - 52 minutes - 63.8 MBThis week the guys are joined by our first ever guest Steve Sherk to discuss public land hunting. Steve is the owner and operator of Sherk's Guide Service in the mountains of Pennsylvania. He is also an outdoor writer, whose work can be found in publications such as North American Whitetail. He is a wealth of knowledge on the subject matter. Enjoy.
Ep 18: Winter Scouting
January 21, 2022 16:08 - 53 minutes - 52.4 MBThis week the guys discuss some ways you can be scouting right now, in preparation for next season.
Ep. 17: End of Season Campfire
January 15, 2022 04:32 - 1 hour - 93.9 MBThis week the guys talk about the 2021-22 season and tell some of their favorite stories in a campfire style podcast that you're sure to enjoy!
Ep. 16: Still Hunting the Late Season
January 07, 2022 20:42 - 1 hour - 66 MBThis week the guys discuss predator and hog hunting in whitetail country. They also dive into the strategy of still hunting, while taking a look at Clint McCoy's article from North American Whitetail, "Still Hunting 101."
Ep. 15: The Importance of Winter Cover
January 01, 2022 00:01 - 39 minutes - 39 MBThis week the guys discus Dr. James C. Kroll's article in North American whitetail titled "Winterize the Herd." They talk about the best types of winter cover for whitetails and the importance of having it on your property.
Ep. 14: The Myth of Cull Bucks
December 24, 2021 17:55 - 41 minutes - 43.4 MBThis week, the guys talk about everything from the myth of culling bucks, to shooting does in the late season, to some of what it takes to be a good man, not only as a deer hunter, but in your community.
Ep. 13: Hunting Late Season Bucks
December 18, 2021 18:53 - 52 minutes - 55.7 MBThis week the guys discuss the improving deer herd, strategies for hunting the late season, and Greg Miller's article on the latter subject, 'It's Never Too Late'.
Ep. 12: Hunting the Second Rut
December 04, 2021 03:28 - 20 minutes - 20.5 MBThis week Canyon talks about the second rut, what it is and how to hunt it, while picking through an article about the final phase of the whitetail rut from Bone Collector.
Ep. 11: The Funky 8
November 27, 2021 04:44 - 48 minutes - 48.8 MBThis week's episode is dedicated to Nate's 178" Illinois Giant that he was fortunate enough to harvest during the past gun season. It's an awesome story that any hunter can appreciate. The guys also discuss what you can be doing this time of year to prepare your set ups for the 2nd rut.
Ep. 10: Illinois Gun Season
November 19, 2021 20:19 - 40 minutes - 43.5 MBThis week Nate and Canyon discuss the first Illinois Gun Season, how their strategies shift from bow hunting to gun hunting, and some of their favorite memories from past gun weekends.
Ep. 9: Hunting the Rut Lockdown
November 12, 2021 18:53 - 38 minutes - 42.1 MBThis week the guys talk about how you can up your odds during the lockdown phase of the rut. It's definitely not an easy time to hunt, but there are ways you can increase your chance of being successful while the big boys are tied to their does.
Ep. 8: The Rut Is Here
November 06, 2021 01:54 - 45 minutes - 47.4 MBThis week the guys discuss "Give Him the Wind" by Mark Luster. They also go over their favorite days to hunt the first two weeks of November, and their ideal location to sit on those days.
Ep. 7: The Rut - Phase One
October 29, 2021 18:49 - 42 minutes - 43.1 MBThis week the guys talk about what they're taking to the field with them and what stands they'll be hunting for the first phase of the rut.
Ep.6: Hunting Scrapes and the Pre Rut
October 22, 2021 19:28 - 50 minutes - 54.2 MBNate, Scott, and Canyon discuss Gordon Whittington's article on scrape hunting, "Sign of the Times," from the October edition of NAW. They also share their pre-rut hunting strategies and what they're looking for in the coming week.
Ep. 5: When to Give Your Target Buck a Break
October 15, 2021 18:49 - 45 minutes - 40.3 MBThis week, the guys discuss Greg Miller's article, "When to Bail on a Buck." When and why should you switch to plan b, or target a different deer? Canyon, Nate, Scott and Jeff answer those questions and look ahead to the weekend hunt.
Ep. 4: Being a Deer Manager
October 08, 2021 15:19 - 1 hour - 60.7 MBThis week, the guys discuss how and why you should be a deer manager and herd influencer during the season. They pull from two articles in the episode, "The 10 Keys to Successful Deer Management" by Craig Dougherty, and "Managing Your Deer Herd Basics" by Bob Humphrey.
Ep. 3: Best Reasons to Hunt October
October 01, 2021 13:00 - 41 minutes - 35.1 MBNate, Scott, Jeff, and Canyon discuss Bernie Berringer's article from NAW's website "5 Reasons to Hunt October." They talk about why they like to be in the woods in October and share the things they enjoy most about the opening month.
Ep. 2: Making the Most out of October
September 24, 2021 20:47 - 1 hour - 69.1 MBNate, Jeff, Scott, and Canyon discuss the article "Is October the New November?" by Steve Sherk, and look at how you can best maximize your time in the woods during the month of October. They share tips and tactics to help you avoid the dreaded lull and have better sits in the early season.
Ridge Hunter Outdoors Podcast Ep. 1: How to Best Utilize Trail Cameras
September 17, 2021 09:09 - 44 minutes - 53.4 MBNate and Canyon discuss 'It Takes More Than a Picture' by Alex Comstock, how much you should rely on your trail cameras, and what you can do to have more success with your camera set ups.