Tomorrow's Hunter Podcast

Heath Graham - Entrepreneurship

This week we welcome Heath Graham from the StruttinBucks to the show. Heath has been in the outdoor industry business for over 15 years. In this episode Trey and Heath discuss entrepreneurship and business. They share stories from business ventures they've been apart of. They talk about the does and don't's of starting a business, what makes a good leader, what they have learned from mentors and more. We hope you enjoy this episode and if you're thinking of starting a business DO IT! And good...

Gabe Jenkins - Kentucky Elk Re-Introduction Project

Did you know Kentucky is in the elk business? And let me tell you business is booming! This week we chat with Gabe Jenkins, the Acting Director of Information and Education for the KY Dept. of Fish & Wildlife. It's a long title, but all you need to know is he's the elk guy in Kentucky. Gabe walks us through the whole process from finding the right area of the state for elk habitat to how they transported this 1000 pound animals in there and everything in between. He talks about the economic ...

Ricky Flynt - The Alligator Guy

This week's episode is our version of Swamp People. Trey and Eli welcome to the show Ricky, alligator coordinator for the state of Mississippi - AKA The Alligator guy! Rick talks about the history of alligator's and about the gator program. He discuss the dos and don'ts of alligator hunting. Since the hunting programs inception over 16 years ago the state of Mississippi has seen a 6% - 7% increase of new hunters purchasing a license. Eli tells his alligator hunting story ( Which is a good one...

Jim Liberatore - CEO Outdoor Sportsman Group

This episode, with Jim Liberatore, the CEO of the Outdoor Sportsman Group, is all about the upcoming movie, The Harvest. The Harvest will be the first ever feature length film celebrating the beauty and importance of the outdoor lifestyle.  This is a film Hollywood would never make, so we will. The outdoor family is coming together as one to tell our wonderful story. Jim is the writer and executive producer of The Harvest, but here is the cool thing we all can be a producer on this film! In t...

Zach Ferenbaugh - The Hunting Public

Trey and Eli catch up with Zach from The Hunting Public while he is on the road to Minnesota. In this episode Zach breaks his deer hunting tactics - from planning a public land hunting trip to what he does while in the woods. The guys talk hunting from the ground vs hunting in a stand, getting aggressive on mature bucks, over looked spots, and much more. They also talk a little The Hunting Public history, how the guys got together. As always thanks for listening! Learn more about your ad choi...

Julie McQueen - President of Carbon TV

Quote from Trey & Eli - "This was one of the funniest episodes we've done!" Trey and Eli welcome President of Carbon TV, Julie McQueen to the show. Julie breaks down the business of digital television - what goes on day to day and even how a free-to-use and free-to-produce platform makes money. She takes us back to the early days of her career and talks about the grind of coming up in the outdoor industry and much more. https://www.carbontv.com/ https://www.instagram.com/julesmcqueen/ https:...

The Greatest Deer Hunter You've Probably Never Heard Of.

The greatest deer hunter you've probably never heard of is a big title but this weeks guest lives up to the name. The guys are joined by Casey Orr, the title says the best you've probably never heard of because actually you might have heard of "The Casey Orr Buck" - the 200 plus inch palmated freak of a buck he harvested a few years back ( Google it ). But that's just part of the story. Casey lives and hunts in the hills of Mississippi where it's not known for it great deer hunting but year a...

#ResponsibleRecreation - Aoibheann Cline - Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation

Trey talks to Aoibheann Cline the Western States Coordinator for the Congressional Sportsman's Foundation about #ResponsibleRecreation. Whether participating in hunting, fishing, shooting sports or numerous other outdoor activities, the conservation community sees the #ResponsibleRecreation campaign as a safe and constructive way to encourage individuals and families to get outside and enjoy the outdoors as a means to cope with the current COVID-19 pandemic. Getting outdoors is one of the bes...

Quest Hunt - World's Largest Deer Hunting Tournament

Trey and Eli welcome Jeff DeCarlis, Owner of Quest Hunt Co. Quest is the largest Whitetail Deer hunting tournament in the world. The guys talk with Jeff about how Quest got started and were they are headed. Jeff breaks down the rules and how to get involved in the contest this upcoming season and much more. The tourney is open to hunters in 9 states this season and the winning teams can win up to $50k in prizes! We hope you enjoy this episode and as always thanks for listen! https://www.insta...

Mitch Petrie - VP Outdoor Channel

Trey and Eli talk with the VP of Programming for the Outdoor-Sportsman Group Mitch Petrie. Have you ever wondered how the television industry works or thought, "how could I get a hunting tv show?" Well you're in luck, in this episode the guys discuss the business side of outdoor television. Mitch touches on the future of the industry and much more. If you like hunting and country music checkout "Country Outdoor Podcast" Mitch is the Co-Host. https://www.instagram.com/countryoutdoorspodcast/ T...

QDMA - Deer Hunter's Call to Action

Trey talks with editor of Quality Whitetails Magazine and Communications Dir. for QDMA ( Quality Deer Management Association ) Lindsay Thomas. This is a call to action episode for all hunters and conservationist to lend a helping hand to a great organization. QDMA like many other nonprofits, businesses, and families are facing hardship due to COVID19. In this "call to action" episode Lindsay tells how you can help QMDA in at many levels. Please listen and consider helping out in anyway you c...

Matt Drury - Drury Outdoors

Trey and Eli welcome Matt Drury the General Manager of Drury Outdoors. They guys talk a little Drury Outdoors history, how it all came to be. Matt also discusses the business side of the industry and how he got his start at DOD. The guys chat about the future of outdoor media and where they believe it is headed and much more. If you're a DOD fan this episode is a must listen! Thanks for listening. https://www.druryoutdoors.com https://www.facebook.com/OfficialDruryOutdoors https://www.instagr...

Luke Hilgemann - CEO of Hunter Nation

Join Trey and Eli as they chat with Hunter Nation CEO Luke Hilgemann. Hunter Nation is a group of hunters working at the grass root level to defend and uphold our hunting way of life at the state and federal government. Are you a hunter that thinks your vote does not count? Or are you not engaged in the political process and do not exercise your right to vote? Then this episode is for you - Luke discusses the power and numbers we have as a "Hunter Nation." Learn how we can control the politic...

Robbie Kroger - Founder of Blood Origins

If you haven't watched any of the Blood Origins short films, you are really missing something special. Robbie has been making short films that tell the stories behind what drives us all as hunters. He features some of the biggest names in the industry - Will Primos, Cuz Strickland, and Jim Shockey, to name a few. He also has hunters you have never heard of (and maybe never will), but they are some of the most moving interviews. Robbie truly is one of our industry's best story tellers. He join...

John Culclasure - Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation

Trey and Eli welcome John Culclasure to the show. John is with the Congressional Sportsman Foundation. Established in 1989, CSF's mission is to, “work with Congress, governors, and state legislatures to protect and advance hunting, angling, recreational shooting, and trapping. John discusses many issue the CSF is working on. We also talk about the importance of hunters being engaged in the political process. https://tomorrowshunter.com/ http://congressionalsportsmen.org/ https://www.instagram...

Cory Anderson - U Of Minn. CWD Research

Eli and Trey are joined by Cory Anderson, a research assistant. at the University of Minnesota. Cory works in the dept. of Infectious Disease and is an expert in the field of CWD ( Chronic Wasting Disease ). The guys have an in-depth chat about the science and makeup of CWD. Cory speaks to the funding of the research and what you should do if you are hunting in a CWD infected area. You don't want to miss this episode IG - @andeco03 CWD Resource Center: https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/cwd CWD Month...

Marshall Welch - Conversation with a non-hunter about new hunter engagement

Meet Marshall, the voice you haven't yet heard from Tomorrow's Hunter Podcast. Trey and Marshall talk about all that Marshall does for the show that you don't see or hear, Marshall is an avid fisherman but not a hunter (never has hunted). Marshall has spent his career in marketing and he breaks down a few points that could better attract new hunters and ways the industry could have a better outreach. We have to have more conversation with non-hunters to know how to reach them - maybe the key...

Marshall Welch - Conversation with a Non-Hunter about new hunter engagement

Meet Marshall, the voice you haven't yet heard from Tomorrow's Hunter Podcast. Trey and Marshall talk about all that Marshall does for the show that you don't see or hear, Marshall is an avid fisherman but not a hunter (never has hunted). Marshall has spent his career in marketing and he breaks down a few points that could better attract new hunters and ways the industry could have a better outreach. We have to have more conversation with non-hunters to know how to reach them - maybe the key...

Ramsey Russell - The Jim Shockey of duck hunting

Eli and Trey have on the world's most foremost duck hunter, Mr. Ramsey Russell, founder of GETDUCKS.com. Ramsey hunts ducks on 6 continents and is known as the Jim Shockey of duck hunting. Join the guys as they talk to Ramsey about all things duck hunting. Listen to Ramsey talk about how he got started and how COVID-19 will impact his business. Also he tells some great duck hunting stories from around the world. https://www.getducks.com/ https://www.instagram.com/ramseyrussellgetducks/ Tomo...

LandTrust - The Airbnb of Hunting

Trey and Eli talk with Nic De Castro founder of LandTrust, the Airbnb for booking hunting trips. Join them as they talk about how Nic came up with the idea for LandTrust and what it took to launch this platform. The guy's talk about some of the properties listed and how affordable it is to hunt elk or mule deer out west or whitetail in the mid-west all on private land! This is the future of hunting! https://www.landtrust.com/ https://www.instagram.com/landtrustig/ https://www.facebook.com/lan...

Dave Owens - Founder of Pinhoti Project

On this episode of Tomorrows Hunter Podcast, Trey and Eli talk with Dave Owens from the Pinhoti Project. Join the guys as they talk to Dave about everything turkey hunting. Hear tips from Mr. Pinhoti Project himself about how he hunts public land to how he chooses where to hunt. Dave also tells some of his favorite stories from his many years turkey hunting. If you are seasoned hunter or wanting to try turkey hunting for the first time this is a must listen. Pinhoti Project Links: https://ww...

Kip Adams - Director of Conservation at QDMA

In this episode of Tomorrow's Hunter Podcast, the guys welcome Kip Adams the Director of conservation at QDMA. They talk about whitetail habitat, what to plant for late season, and how to maximize your late-season success. They also have an in-depth discussion of why it's important for sportsmen to be involved in the political process, wins and losses for the hunting community at the legislative level, and what QDMA is doing to introduce new hunters to the sport. https://tomorrowshunter.com/...

Kip Adams, Director of Conservation at QDMA

The guys welcome Kip Adams the Director of conservation at QDMA. They talk about whitetail habitat, what to plant for late season, and how to maximize your late season success. They also have a in depth discussion of why it's important for sportsmen to be involved in the political process, wins and losses for the hunting community at the legislative level, and what QDMA is doing to introduce new hunters to the sport. https://tomorrowshunter.com/ https://sportsman-101.teachable.com/ https:...

Whitetail 101

Trey and Eli talk with Jon Jeganski, creator and owner of Whitetail 101. Whitetail 101 is a full start to finish online deer hunting course for beginners. Join them as they discuss what led Jon to create this one of a kind program. The guys also touch on mentoring new hunters and why its important. Check the program out - Link below https://sportsman-101.teachable.com/  

Jon Jeganski - Founder of Whitetail 101

Trey and Eli talk with Jon Jeganski, creator and owner of Whitetail 101. Whitetail 101 is a full start to finish online deer hunting course for beginners. Join them as they discuss what led Jon to create this one of a kind program. The guys also touch on mentoring new hunters and why its important. Check the program out - Link below https://sportsman-101.teachable.com/   Tomorrow's Hunter Podcast is part of the Waypoint Outdoor Collective, the Podcast Network for the Outdoorsman. Checkout al...

Ep. 5 Whitetail 101

Trey and Eli talk with Jon Jeganski, creator and owner of Whitetail 101. Whitetail 101 is a full start to finish online deer hunting course for beginners. Join them as they discuss what led Jon to create this one of a kind program. The guys also touch on mentoring new hunters and why its important. Check the program out - Link below https://sportsman-101.teachable.com/  

Austin Bowman - Deer & Rabbit Hunting with Dogs

Trey and Eli have in studio Austin Bowman. Austin is a dog hunting enthusiast and has some of the best hounds in the southeast. They guys talk with Austin about all things dog hunting. Austin discuss's rabbit habit, behavior, and what to look for in a good rabbit dog. They also touch on the old past time of deer hunting with hounds. https://tomorrowshunter.com/ https://www.instagram.com/tomorrowshunter/ https://www.facebook.com/tomorrowshunter/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho...

Deer & Rabbit Hunting with Dogs

Trey and Eli have in studio Austin Bowman. Austin is a dog hunting enthusiast and has some of the best hounds in the southeast. They guys talk with Austin about all things dog hunting. Austin discuss's rabbit habit, behavior, and what to look for in a good rabbit dog. They also touch on the old past time of deer hunting with hounds. https://tomorrowshunter.com/ https://www.instagram.com/tomorrowshunter/ https://www.facebook.com/tomorrowshunter/

Ep. 4 Rabbit Hunting and Deer Hunting with dogs

Trey and Eli have Austin Bowman in to talk rabbit hunting and deer hunting with dogs.  Yes, you read (and heard) that right, we're talking about hunting deer with dogs.  It's an episode you won't want to miss.

Rabbit Hunting and Deer hunting with dogs

Trey and Eli have Austin Bowman in to talk rabbit hunting and deer hunting with dogs.

Ep. 3 "Buckfourty" - The Missed Booner

Trey talks about his public land hunt in Illinois where he misses a buck of a lifetime  

Ep. 3 Buckfourty - The missed Booner

Trey talks about his public land hunt in Illinois where he misses a buck of a lifetime  

Buckfourty - The missed Booner

"Buckfourty" - The Missed Booner

Trey talks about his public land hunt in Illinois where he misses a buck of a lifetime. Tomorrow's Hunter Podcast is part of the Waypoint Outdoor Collective, the Podcast Network for the Outdoorsman. Checkout all of the Waypoint Outdoor Collective Podcasts HERE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 2. Purple Heart Recipient, Kansas State Turkey Record, & Organ Donation

We talk with Delwin Akins a Vietnam veteran and Purple Heart recipient from Kansas. Also in studio is Rob Robertson founder of Forever Outdoors. Rob holds the Kansas state turkey record. We also hear about how Rob came to donate a kidney to a Kansas farmer. 

Hunting Stories - Turkey Record, War Hero, Organ Donor

We talk with Delwin Akins a Vietnam veteran and Purple Heart recipient from Kansas. Also in studio is Rob Robertson founder of Forever Outdoors. Rob holds the Kansas state turkey record. We also hear about how Rob came to donate a kidney to a Kansas farmer.  Tomorrow's Hunter Podcast is part of the Waypoint Outdoor Collective, the Podcast Network for the Outdoorsman. Checkout all of the Waypoint Outdoor Collective Podcasts HERE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 2 Purple Heart Recipient, Kansas State Turkey Record, & Organ Donation

We talk with Delwin Akins a Vietnam veteran and Purple Heart recipient from Kansas. Also in studio is Rob Robertson founder of Forever Outdoors. Rob holds the Kansas state turkey record. We also hear about how Rob came to donate a kidney to a Kansas farmer. 

Ep. 2 Kansas State Turkey Record - War Hero - Organ Donor

We talk with Delwin Akins a Vietnam veteran and Purple Heart recipient from Kansas. Also in studio is Rob Robertson founder of Forever Outdoors. Rob holds the Kansas state turkey record. We also hear about how Rob came to donate a kidney to a Kansas farmer. 

Ep. 2 Kansas State Turkey Record, Donating a Kidney, and a Purple Heart

We talk with Delwin Akins a Vietnam veteran and Purple Heart recipient from Kansas. Also in studio is Rob Robertson founder of Forever Outdoors. Rob holds the Kansas state turkey record. We also hear about how Rob came to donate a kidney to a Kansas farmer. 

Ep. 2 Target Bucks, From the Field Update

Eli and Trey discuss the bucks they will be hunting this deer season and share the history they have with them. 

Bonus Ep. Target Bucks, From the Field Update

Eli and Trey discuss the bucks they will be hunting this deer season and share the history they have with them.  Tomorrow's Hunter Podcast is part of the Waypoint Outdoor Collective, the Podcast Network for the Outdoorsman. Checkout all of the Waypoint Outdoor Collective Podcasts HERE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 1 The Decline of Hunting, by the Numbers

Eli and Trey discuss the state of the hunting industry today with some statistics that should surprise and alarm every hunter.  If hunting were a single business, it would be larger than Microsoft in total revenues.  But declines in annual spend, number of hunters, licenses purchased, and public perceptions of the industry should give every hunter and outdoorsman cause for concern.  Is there hope for the future of the industry?

Introducing Tomorrow's Hunter Podcast

Eli and Trey discuss the state of the hunting industry today with some statistics that should surprise and alarm every hunter.  If hunting were a single business, it would be larger than Microsoft in total revenues. But declines in annual spend, number of hunters, licenses purchased, and public perceptions of the industry should give every hunter and outdoorsman cause for concern. Is there hope for the future of the industry? Tomorrow's Hunter Podcast is part of the Waypoint Outdoor Collect...