Corn Bandit discusses the trials and tribulations he goes through hunting ducks here in Texas, updates us on whitetail hunting progress on Rancho Bandido and reviews an article about the rise in popularity of aoudad hunting in Texas. Enjoy! Stock media provided by Artmuns / SourceEl Bandido

In this episode we discuss why we shouldn’t write off a deer hunt on account of the bad weather. There are a lot of reasons to still go out and sit. Jimmy talks about how he processes his whitetail prime cuts to prepare them for the freezer and a little history lesson about Lorenzo de Zavala. Enjoy! Stock media provided by Artmuns / Source…

In this one we discuss how important it is to understand the wind where you are hunting whitetails so that you don’t make a mistake and scare off that trophy. We also have a history lesson about the ill fated Tampico Expedition in the lead up to the full blown hostilities of the Texas War for Independence. Enjoy! Stock media provided by Artmuns / S…

We continue our series, Leave The Swamp, reviewing the book “TEXIT” by Daniel Miller and give a little commentary and some sober food for thought amongst the euphoria around the recent national elections. Enjoy! Stock media provided by Artmuns / SourceEl Bandido

In this episode we discuss the hunting gene, do you have it? We talk about how each of us may define “trophy” a little differently and we figure out what it takes mentally to have success in whitetail hunting. Enjoy! The Whitetail Hunting Success Formula courtesy of Peter Fiduccia: Concentration + Positive Thinking X Confidence = Consistent Success…

How acorns and forbs affect your hunting, pronghorn antelope hunting and the opening engagement, The battle of Concepción. Enjoy. Stock media provided by Artmuns / SourceEl Bandido

The title says it all about this one. What do The Naked Gun, David Zucker and The Alamo have in common? Tune in to find out! Enjoy. Stock media provided by Artmuns / SourceEl Bandido

We continue with the Leave The Swamp series getting into Chapter 2 of the book, TEXIT. They key to understand is that the states are the sovereign and NOT the federal government. The states lent power to the federal government to act as their agent and the states can reassert their sovereignty and take that power back. THAT is TEXIT. Enjoy. Stock m…

In this one we continue our review of the book, Whitetail Strategies where we look at chapter 2, About the Whitetail. We go into detail about the whitetail deer’s eye, nose, ears, stomach and more. It’s very interesting to learn about the biology of whitetail deer. We also learn about the Runaway Scrape during the Texas War for Independence from Me…

Corn Bandit takes a slightly different path away from hunting and Texas this week and reflects on life wondering why sometimes we have trouble figuring out ‘why’ things have happened. Maybe in the end they happen for a reason? Interesting food for thought. Enjoy. Stock media provided by Artmuns / Source…

We continue our series, Leave The Swamp, with the conclusion of Chapter 1 of the book TEXIT which details fascinating in fighting of the Republican Party of Texas. Bottom line TEXIT will be a political fight but a good fight for sure. There may be light at the end of the tunnel after all. Enjoy! Stock media provided by Artmuns / Source…

In this one I discuss a slimy Texas political candidate who is very much reminiscent of Louis “Moses” Rose, the man known for being the sole defender to leave the Alamo before the fateful battle and I start a new series reading through the book, “Whitetail Strategies: A No-Nonsense Approach to Successful Deer Hunting.” Enjoy! Stock media provided b…

In this one we’ll discuss how to successfully utilize decoys in the heat as well as late season, a dove treat for your dog and more history on Annexation. We have to understand where we came from to fully understand where we need to go. Enjoy. Stock media provided by Artmuns / SourceEl Bandido

We banter about morning hunts for dove, some quail anecdotes and we discuss a little about Texas’ vote for annexation to the U.S. way back in 1845. Enjoy. For Quail Guard: https://www.quailsafe.com/quailguard Stock media provided by Artmuns / SourceEl Bandido

The Leave The Swamp series continues with Chapter 1 of the book, TEXIT. What is TEXIT? Enjoy. Stock media provided by Artmuns / SourceEl Bandido

Come along as we talk about the importance of practicing shooting ahead of a bird season, taking your kids hunting and a little Texas history about the Goodnight-Loving Trail. Enjoy. Stock media provided by Artmuns / SourceEl Bandido

This is the first episode in a new series reviewing a book who’s subject matter is near and dear to our hearts here at Feed Bandit HQ. Namely, it attempts to answer the question ‘how do we as proud Texans prevent our beloved state from being utterly ruined and dragged down into the abyss by her abusive spouse and albatross, Washington, D.C. (Mordor…

In this one we discuss an article about the deer’s number one nemesis, the coyote, and a little history on the Chisholm Trail. Enjoy! Stock media provided by Artmuns / SourceEl Bandido

Corn Bandit laughed at by teal, the new Albany feed store and the important of supporting your local feed store and local businesses around your land. Enjoy. Stock media provided by Artmuns / SourceEl Bandido

White-winged dove hunting and recent results, the shrinking amount of public dove hunting land, government screwing up the cotton market and did the first airplane flight actually take place in Texas? Stock media provided by Artmuns / SourceEl Bandido

We discuss teal season and expectations, some new help coming to quail and the interesting Fence Cutting War of 1883. The story of Texas is one of struggle, conflict and civilization building. Don’t forget to check out Episode 50 with Quail Safe here. Enjoy. Stock media provided by Artmuns / SourceEl Bandido

A little of the Texas past with a remembrance of the legendary Hood’s Texas Brigade and a discussion about the present and future of Texas’ place in the U.S. Enjoy! Stock media provided by Artmuns / SourceEl Bandido

We talk dove results so far (spoiler they seem to have been pretty good), Colorado changing it’s non-resident elk hunting rules, the new ammo vending machines you may have seen around and a little bit of Texas history back from when it was part of Mexico. Enjoy. Stock media provided by Artmuns / Source…

Relax next to the campfire and enjoy a couple of special hunting stories and learn about the Great Galveston Hurricane of 1900. Stock media provided by Artmuns / SourceEl Bandido

A little Texas history along with some commentary on protecting your ranch or lease from unwanted human visitors, especially if you’re in south Texas. Sad we have to talk about it but reports are coming in that it is becoming a real problem. Wish folks in power would do something more to stem the tide…. Stock media provided by Artmuns / Source…

It’s been a while but we’re back! We’ve decided to pivot Feed Bandit slightly to focus more on our Texas roots and advocate for Texas to be taken back both figuratively and literally. We have to promote and protect her or there will cease to remain anything resembling what we love about this land. The time is now. What does that mean and what is Fe…

The long awaited recap of Corn Bandit’s (finally taken) 40th birthday dove hunting trip to Argentina. Enjoy! Stock media provided by Artmuns / SourceEl Bandido

Deer chili, CPAPs, teal and dove. What else do you need in life? Enjoy. Stock media provided by Artmuns / SourceEl Bandido

We’re back! It’s been a bit of time but we’re back in the saddle just in time for another dove season in Texas. Strap in, let’s get hunting season started and good luck! Stock media provided by Artmuns / SourceEl Bandido

Corn Bandit recently lost his beloved bird dog, Lady Raider Scarlett Red Raider Taylor Potts Kincheloe, aka simply Scarlett. She was an amazing dog and she will be missed but we know she’s rolling around in Blackbuck poo and retrieving birds whenever she wants where she is now. Now Garlic, go to the water! Stock media provided by Artmuns / Source…

In this episode we discuss a very successful turkey hunt down at Rancho Bandido on opening weekend 2022. Enjoy! Stock media provided by Artmuns / SourceEl Bandido

In this episode we discuss tips that might help beat the high corn prices we are seeing. They probably aren’t going down anytime soon so get creative to save some $$$. Enjoy. Stock media provided by Artmuns / SourceEl Bandido

With turkey season approaching we thought we’d reply a tips episode dealing with hunting with kids. Enjoy! Stock media provided by Artmuns / SourceEl Bandido

With deer season over and turkey season still some time out, these winter doldrums are the perfect time to take it to those hogs. We discuss basics about their life cycles and the reasons to take out as many as possible. Sharpen your blades and narrow your sights! Enjoy! Stock media provided by Artmuns / Source…

In this episode we talk water. So if you’re thirsty, settle in and enjoy! Stock media provided by Artmuns / SourceEl Bandido

Level Up Your Hunting Game & Join The Cause! Help preserve small town Texas hunting culture and become a more successful hunter by learning the best ways to squeeze the most out of your budget and precious time out in the field. Welcome to the Feed Bandit Podcast! In this episode we have a little fun with spam email from Dr. John Edward, talk about…

Level Up Your Hunting Game & Join The Cause! Help preserve small town Texas hunting culture and become a more successful hunter by learning the best ways to squeeze the most out of your budget and precious time out in the field. Welcome to the Feed Bandit Podcast! In this episode we review our fall hunting season, enjoy! Stock media provided by Art…

Level Up Your Hunting Game & Join The Cause Help preserve small town Texas hunting culture and become a more successful hunter by learning the best ways to squeeze the most out of your budget and precious time out in the field. Howdy folks, welcome back to the Feed Bandit Podcast and best wishes for a happy and prosperous 2022! We wanted to start t…

Level Up Your Hunting Game & Join The Cause Help preserve small town Texas hunting culture and become a more successful hunter by learning the best ways to squeeze the most out of your budget and precious time out in the field. Welcome to the Feed Bandit Podcast! Stock media provided by Artmuns / Source…

In this episode Corn Bandit discusses dove the current dove season and how they did on opening weekend. Don’t forget to fill your feeders with corn from your local feed store, enjoy! Stock media provided by Artmuns / SourceEl Bandido

In this episode we discuss an article detailing the explosion of the deer population in the northeast specifically in the urban areas. How cool would it be to be a hired gun to cull them? We then discuss Texas Parks & Wildlife’s Hunt Texas August 2021 email edition which discusses the hunting forecast for dove and a reminder to enter into the Big T…

In this episode we talk poo shoes for retiring dogs, how the weather this summer is going to affect our fall hunting conditions and seeing as how we’re in Texas our thoughts on the inevitable demise of the Big 12. Enjoy! Stock media provided by Artmuns / SourceEl Bandido

In this episode Corn Bandit walks us through the results of the latest deer protein test. This time we compared Double Down to West Feeds in a much different scenario and some interesting lessons were learned. Check out our detailed blog about the test here: https://feedbandit.com/battle-of-the-deer-protein-brands-double-down-vs-west-feeds/. Let us…

El Bandido returns! And Corn Bandit discusses a new protein feed trial that is sure to shake up hunting. Enjoy! Stock media provided by Artmuns / SourceEl Bandido

In this episode, Corn Bandit continues talkin’ Texas turkey and this time focuses on Calls and what/how to use them as well as how he ensures finding location success. As always, let us know your thoughts. We’d love to hear from you. Support your local feed store! Tune in and enjoy! Stock media provided by Artmuns / Source…

In this episode, Corn Bandit talks Texas turkey and focuses on Jakes and what to look out for as well as how he successfully uses decoys. As always, let us know your thoughts. We’d love to hear from you. Support your local feed store! Tune in and enjoy! Stock media provided by Artmuns / SourceEl Bandido

Corn Bandit give a great weekend in review where he got a lot of good ranch work done that will pay dividends in the future. Enjoy! Cedar Fish Habitat Stock media provided by Artmuns / SourceEl Bandido

In this episode, Corn Bandit talks more about how Texas’ fisheries, wildlife and habitats were all affected differently by winter storms. The two articles he referenced are below. Enjoy! https://www.dallasnews.com/sports/other-sports/2021/02/27/how-did-texas-fisheries-wildlife-and-habitats-hold-up-in-winter-storms-early-reports-arent-so-encouraging…

In this episode Corn Bandit talks about the crazy freezing weather we’ve had down here in Texas and how some of the wildlife has been faring. It’s been a while since we’ve had weather like this, in fact neither Corn Bandit nor El Bandido have seen it in their 40 years on this planet. We hope you and your loved ones are OK and your wildlife made it …

In this episode of the Feed Bandit Podcast we talk about a young hunter’s unexpected first big game animal, trying out some new duck decoys and some planned ranch management for the beginning of the year. You can find the articles mentioned here: The Basics of Using Deer Feed The Hunter’s Guide to Supplemental Feeding Have a listen and enjoy! As al…