Episode Details

Beau Martonik is joined by Cole Mitchell, an avid WV hunter, about shed hunting and his journey balancing nursing school with his passion for the outdoors. We discuss the evolving hunting landscape and Cole's effective strategies for locating sheds using historical data and terrain features. He shares insights into deer behavior, emotional connections tied to antlers, where he finds most of his shed antlers, the impact of technology on hunting practices, and much more!

Topics:

• 00:00:00 - Introduction and Background of Cole Mitchell
• 00:07:45 - The Changing Landscape of Hunting in West Virginia
• 00:20:20 - The Importance of Shed Hunting
• 00:22:29 - Food Sources and Deer Behavior
• 00:25:31 - Seasonal Patterns and Hunting Success
• 00:40:26 - Understanding Deer Behavior in Late Season
• 00:42:25 - Scouting Strategies for Shed Hunting
• 00:45:29 - The Importance of Terrain and Vegetation
• 00:49:48 - Finding Sheds in Food Sources vs. Bedding
• 00:52:58 - The Role of Thickets in Shed Hunting
• 00:55:58 - Shed Hunting Pressure and Its Impact on Deer
• 01:00:08 - Cell Camera Impacts on Deer Hunting
• 01:14:58 - The Art of Shed Hunting
• 01:17:40 - Understanding Deer Behavior and Bedding
• 01:20:24 - Tracking and Analyzing Shed Hunting Data
• 01:25:15 - The Role of Dogs in Shed Hunting
• 01:29:17 - Legalities and Ethics of Shed Hunting
• 01:33:25 - Shed Hunting Stories
• 01:48:28 - Strategies for Finding Sheds
• 01:56:26 - The Value of Old Deer
• 02:02:26 - Passion for Shed Hunting

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