Today on episode 219 of the Podcast Rick wraps up a great year of the podcast! Rick covers the year that was in conservation and ways that you can still help, as well as giving a sneak peak into the next year. Take time to visit our partners! Brush Creek Monsters Scents - Click HERE! Satties LLC - Click ⁠HERE!⁠ Hooked Up Bowstrings - Click HERE! Co…

In this episode, I’m joined by my two best friends as we relive how I started recording hunts, and the hunt that resulted in three deer down in one day, Cam’s first buck, and my first Pope and Young Public Land buck. This story explains a season in which I fractured my collar bone, Alex and I lost our bows, and my truck broke down, Cam shot his fir…

Today on episode 218 of the Podcast Chris and Josh discuss the remainder of the season and their plans going into the late gun seasons in Kentucky and Ohio. Topics covered include: Josh getting into muzzeloader hunting for the first time Strategies going into the kentucky muzzeloader season and late Ohio gun weekend The camaraderie of gun hunting G…

Join Jacob as he sits down with the founder of the Mobile Hunter Expo: Christopher Leppert. Chris discusses his journey through archery. Chris explains how he got the nickname “Bow Jesus”, how he cleansed himself of a curse, and how he was an arrow away from becoming a world champion archer. Jacob and Chris discuss the lessons that were learned alo…

Today on episode 217 of the Podcast the guys are back together! Chris, Josh, and Rick are joined by Jacob Sklenar to talk about the wrap up of The Whitetail Apprentice series, and to go over their seasons so far. Each of the guys talks about things they have applied, and learned for this season. They cover what success has looked like this season, …

Vince Battiata tells stories of trial and tribulations and describes the way he has persevered through the troubles in the past few seasons. Come along with Vince as he proves that yes, it could always get worse. Vince served as an inspiration to me to push through the grind of this season and he just may inspire you to do the same. Vince’s Channel…

Today on episode 216 of the Podcast we conclude the Whitetail Apprentice Series with Andy May! This episode was recorded at out Mobile Hunters Expo in Kalamazoo, MI this past July and was held in front of a live audience. We wanted to conclude this series with Andy as he is held in high regard as one of the most well rounded hunters in the industry…

Jacob sits down with his good buddy Cam Maderski to tell the tale of a 7-day backcountry camping trip to the mountains of Wyoming. Plagued by sabertooth mosquitoes, altitude sickness, and some awfully chosen “Sklenar Shortcuts”, this trip was one filled with suffering. But despite the suffering, Cam, Jacob, and their friend Michael Burgy found a wa…

Today on episode 215 of the Podcast we continue the Whitetail Apprentice Series with Jake Belinda! Jake has been practicing and implementing the art of tracking for many years and his track record speaks for itself. Join us as we cover multiple topics and questions including: Defining characteristics of deer tracks How to tell if a track is worth f…

After suffering a major heart aneurysm, Jeremy Cavaretta was told he could never run, hunt, or practice Jiu Jitsu again. Each of these things completely defined who Jeremy is. Not taking no for an answer, Jeremy battled back and against all odds, found a way to do all of his passions again. Tune into this inspiring story of a Veteran finding himsel…

Today on episode 214 of the Podcast we continue the Whitetail Apprentice Series with Luke Resop! Luke is a PhD student at Mississippi State University and is part of the MSU Deer Lab. He is one of the researchers that took part in the "Understanding Buck Movement" study and is a great resource when it comes to breaking down buck movement. Join us a…

Johnny and Greg sit down with Jacob for a good old fashioned, crack a beer and tell a story, deer camp style podcast. The two Eastern whitetail assassins tell the story of an epic day of deer hunting. Johnny, Greg, and their buddy Jason all sit one tree and kill three sweet public land bucks in one day. Pull up a seat, crack a beer, and get ready t…

Today on episode 213 of the Podcast we continue the Whitetail Apprentice Series with Jeremy Aron! Jeremy has been hunting all over the country targeting the rut for many years and consistently gets it done year after year. Join us as we cover multiple topics and questions including: How to plan your rut trips Gear/Equipment for travel hunting Targe…

Joe Miles has done some amazing things. He’s killed dozens of big game species around the world and founded the gear company ASIO Gear. In his many travels he’s encountered quite a few harrowing and near-death experiences. Today he touches on his favorite wild stories. These include being charged by a wounded elephant at just 10 yards, getting into…

Today on episode 212 of the Podcast we continue the Whitetail Apprentice Series with Jake Booth and Jacob Emery! Both of these guys are known for consistently getting it done on good deer during the rut, in different parts of the country. Join us as we cover multiple topics and questions including: Hunting strategies for each phase of the rut Trail…

Picture this: One minute you’re driving down the road looking to scout for some geese and turkeys and the next minute you’ve been ejected from your vehicle, shot through the air, and can no longer move your legs or hands. This is exactly what happened to Ty Hockett. At 17 years old Ty was in a horrendous car crash and as a result, will never walk a…

Today on episode 211 of the Podcast we continue the Whitetail Apprentice Series with Greg Litzinger! Greg is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to reading buck rubs and understanding what they may be telling us. Join us as we cover multiple topics and questions including: Understanding the types of rubs and what time of the year they are made Rub …

Join Jacob as he sits down with deer hunting legends Jared Scheffler and Chancy Walters of Whitetail Adrenaline. In this podcast they tell their craziest stories on and off camera including epic stalks, run ins with the law, and yet to be released footage from their works in progress! Link to Whitetail Adrenaline Website: https://whitetailadrenalin…

Today on episode 210 of the Podcast we continue the Whitetail Apprentice Series with The Mobile Hunter Group! Josh, Chris, Rick, and Jacob sit down and have a round table discussion on all things scrapes and scrape hunting! Join us as we cover multiple topics and questions including how do you classify different types of scrapes, how do you know it…

Today on episode 209 of the Podcast Rick and Chris sit down with founder of Wild and Whole Danielle Prewett. Danielle is a content creator at Meateater, Author and experienced wild game cook. The guys go over multiple topics that include butchering techniques, cuts of meat that you may be missing, how plucking a bird is the only way to wild game bi…

This episode Jacob is joined by Tom Truskowski of The Hunting Factor. Tom tells the story of the time he was harassed on public land. With a stolen trail cam, a threatening note, a poised bait pile, and a lot of lessons learned, this podcast has a bit of entertainment and value for any public land hunter. Take time to visit our sponsors! Satties LL…

Today on episode 208 of the Podcast we continue the Whitetail Apprentice Series with Dakota Cantrell and Zach Kaiser! Dakota and Zach are two of the hunters we go to when it comes to any moon related tactic talk. Both utilize the moon in different aspects when it comes to hunting strategy and both have found consistent success when factoring in the…

Cory Godar saddles up in the hot seat to describe his legendary hunt on an absolutely remarkable Kansas whitetail. This Wild Calling Wednesday episode tells the tale of Cory’s issues with his predominant shooting eye and severe shoulder problem that prompted him to COMPLETELY SWITCH from shooting righty, to lefty. Inside of grueling off-season of p…

Today on episode 207 of the Podcast we continue the Whitetail Apprentice Series with Aaron Warbritton! Aaron brings a wholistic approach to buck bedding tactics as he has been able to utilize these tactics in various terrains and habitats all across the US. Whether you're from the deep south, midwest, or far north; you'll be able to utilize the inf…

Jacob is joined today by my good buddy Drake Deerman. In this episode, Drake breaks down -- in great detail -- the story of his monster Kentucky Public Land buck! Drake is an absolute killer and in this episode you'll get a look into his approach to putting down this stud of a buck! Take time to visit our sponsors! Satties LLC - Click ⁠HERE!⁠ Hooke…

Today on episode 206 of the Podcast we continue the Whitetail Apprentice Series with Alan Summerford! Alan is a whitetail killing machine in the south and a wealth of knowledge when it comes to habitat management. Knowing what habitat can hold and grow mature bucks is pivotal when attempting to locate bucks to target for the season. Join us as we c…

Imagine being thrown into a vehicle and told that you were going on the greatest whitetail tour of all time. You were going to get to meet Dan Infalt, Jared Scheffler, Adam Hays, Don Higgins and many more hunting legends. Imagine sharing a meal with these legends and getting a tour of their homes and trophy rooms. Lucas Jones had done just that whe…

Today on episode 205 of the Podcast we continue the Whitetail Apprentice Series with Dr. Bronson Strickland! Dr. Strickland has been involved heavily with deer research the past 18 years and brings a wealth of knowledge when it comes to all things deer behavior. Knowing and understanding the tendencies of a whitetail buck, especially mature bucks, …

Today on episode 202 of the Podcast we are bringing you a seminar from Aaron Ritter of Limbitless Outdoors at The Mobile Hunters Expo! Aaron tells you his process to go on a backcountry hunt in your state or nearby versus the need to go out west. Aaron also explores how to be an effective mobile hunter with a saddle and goes over a plethora of know…

Description: This podcast with Josh Teulker of Before the Echo (https://www.youtube.com/@beforetheecho) has quite a few extremely entertaining wild stories. These stories include accidentally packing some extra objects in to an elk hunting trip, coyotes trapped in an excavator, and much more! Take time to visit our sponsors! Satties LLC - Click ⁠HE…

Today on episode 203 of the Podcast we are bringing you a seminar from Adam Keith from The Mobile Hunters Expo! Adam goes over a number of interesting pieces of private land management that you can use to get on public land bucks! Adam goes over how native plants are essential to killing deer and how it can effect your ability to find the best bedd…

Today on episode 202 of the Podcast we are bringing you a seminar from Greg Litzinger from The Mobile Hunters Expo! Greg goes over a plethora of knowledge and explains the ways that you can kill tidal marsh bucks effectively and efficientley. Greg also dives into patterns and strategies to use at different points of the year. This podcast will have…

Today on episode 201 of the Podcast we continue the Whitetail Apprentice Series with Shane Simpson! Shane is not only an experienced Tracker but an accomplished hunter and creator of the Trakr app. Giving him a wealth of knowledge and data to share with our listeners when it comes to tracking a whitetail back after the shot. Join us as we cover mul…

On Episode 2 of WCW! Strap in for a wild ride. This podcast with renowned killer Ethan Escue guides you through some horrific rapids, harrowing mountain storms, being mistaken for a fugitive on the run during a hunt and raining poison suffocating Ethan while in a tree stand. These stories will leave you speechless on the edge of your seat wondering…

Today on episode 200 of the Podcast we continue the Whitetail Apprentice Series with Zach Kaiser! Zack is a wealth of Big Buck Knowledge. Killing 17 bucks over 140" including multiple Booners. One of which was a 193" Ohio Giant! Not only is Zach an accomplished whitetail hunter but his expertise as a Respiratory Therapist give him an in depth under…

Today on episode 198 of the Podcast we are bringing you a seminar from Greg Staggs on developing YOUR mobile hunting set up. Greg takes you step by step on how to evaluate and hone in on what leads you to a good set up. Greg goes over a number of different options and how you can be an in tune hunter this fall! Take time to visit our sponsors! Satt…

Today on Episode 1 of Wild Calling Wednesday Jacob covers the wild ride of Johnny Stewarts "Back in the day" trip to Iowa. He lived in his Jeep with his dog for over a month living off of venison jerky and the dreams of a big buck. Losing his keys multiple times, breaking down, being forced to watch the Transformers movie, and heartbreak on several…

Today on episode 199 of the Podcast we are bringing you a seminar from Nate Sellers from The Mobile Hunters Expo! Nate goes over a plethora of knowledge and explains the reasons for different set ups. Nate and the guys also cover arrow weight, FPS, and the reality of building a bow within you budget. This podcast will have you primed for archery se…

Today on episode 197 of the Podcast we continue the Whitetail Apprentice Series with Brian Johnson! In this episode we do a deep dive on Deer Anatomy. Having an in depth knowledge of deer anatomy can make those split second decisions in the field that much easier when you understand where and why you need to place an arrow. We cover a variety of to…

Today on episode 196 of the Podcast we are bringing you a seminar from Jacob Sklenar on the 8 steps to killing a mature buck. Jacob goes over the importance of how following these 8 steps can lead you to putting down a mature buck in tough conditions. Jacob goes step by step to allow you the insight into his process, and how you can effectively man…

Today on episode 195 of the Podcast we are bringing you a seminar from Alan Summerford from Land and Legacy and Kyle Lybarger from Native Habitat Project! Alan and Kyle go over the importance of native habitat and forage for whitetails. They cover all the things that you would hope for in this dive into the information of natives and how deer use t…

Today on episode 194 of the Podcast we continue the Whitetail Apprentice Series with Shane Parker! In this episode we do a deep dive on how to utilize trail cameras to locate and hone in on Bucks throughout the season. We cover it all! From collecting inventory, to shifting cams in hill country, the best locations for cams at different times of the…

Today on episode 192 of the Podcast we are bringing you a seminar from Dan Infalt of The Hunting Beast! Dan goes over a number of questions and topics from the crows in regards to getting on big bucks quick, as well as being efficient. Dan covers a number of different ways to ensure that your next trip is one of your best ones yet! Take time to vis…

Today on episode 193 of the Podcast we are bringing you a seminar from Jeremy Aaron and Daniel Lemon of Do It Yourself Hunter! Jeremy and Daniel walk you through how to have a great out of state trip hunting public land whitetails. They go over gear, scouting, meals, and even how to ensure that your success is always at the front of your mind. The …

Today on episode 191 of the Podcast we continue the Whitetail Apprentice Series with Jake Bush! In this episode we go through an in depth look at Jake's process of finding and killing mature whitetails. From scouting to kill execution, we give the listeners a complete picture of an effective whitetail hunter. Be sure to tune in as we cover some awe…

Today on episode 189 of the Podcast we are bringing you a seminar from Carl Wade Brown at The Mobile Hunters Expo! Carl goes over his season and answers questions on how to get on public land whitetails with limited time, and in ways that you may not have considered. Carl covers a number of different ways to hunt the coastal areas in the south and …

Today on episode 190 of the Podcast we are bringing you a seminar from Matt Millard of Hooked Up Bow Strings on how you can take your out of state trips to the next level. Matt goes over wide ranging issues, and choices that you can make to lead you to more efficiency and ease in the field on your trips. Matt covers a number of different ways to en…

Today on episode 188 of the Podcast we launch The Whitetail Apprentice series! This series is like none that have been done before. A comprehensive collection of deep dives on the topics we feel build the foundation of Whitetail killers. Everyone from the novice hunter to the well experience hunter will be able to utilize every episode in this seri…

Today on episode 187 of the Podcast we are bringing you the LIVE Q and A PANEL from The Mobile Hunters Expo! This panel goes over a number of different topics and answers some of the questions that those in the audience had to help make them more well rounded deer hunters! The panelist give great information and help you be ready for the fall this …

Today on episode 186 of the Podcast we are bringing you a seminar from Stewart Keen at The Mobile Hunters Expo! Stewart goes over his season and answers questions on what can put you on big whitetails fast! Stewart covers a number of different ways to hunt the mountains and how you can be ready for the fall this year and make it one of your best on…