Episode Details

00:00 - Welcome and episode overview

01:51 - Shed hunting adventures and tips

02:22 - Trip to Southern Ohio for shed hunting and terrain terrain impressions

03:43 - Sign from hunters and public land observations

04:45 - Experiences with deer sign and tracking

05:24 - Ohio deer hunting insights and land access considerations

07:05 - Comparing Michigan and Ohio terrain and hunting pressure

07:37 - Setting up on property, thermals, and stand placement tips

08:17 - Property management: burning, replanting trees, and water features

09:20 - Planning for waterfowl ponds and habitat improvements

10:11 - Maintenance tips for tree stands and gear prep

11:00 - Scouting strategies using leaves off and camera placement

12:28 - Some discussion on stand location and deer behavior

12:50 - Shed hunting efforts and finding antlers

13:56 - Field sightings of deer and shed antlers, and late-season find

15:08 - The challenge of shed hunting in crops and terrain

16:27 - Tracking turkey sign and turkey activity patterns

17:22 - Memorable turkey hunts and property features

18:32 - Hunting tactics: blinds, calling, and decoy strategies

21:02 - Gear prep: calls, shells, and practice tips

22:04 - Turkey season preparations and licensing updates

23:04 - The value of scouting apps and prior knowledge

24:55 - Effective use of trail cameras for hunting success

26:39 - Defensive behavior of wildlife and habitat transition areas

28:30 - Bow hunting prep and gear maintenance

29:02 - Strategies for turkey decoys and stand setups

30:17 - The art of camouflaging and blending with turkeys

34:09 - Memorable turkey hunt stories and surprises

37:01 - Discussion on aggressive TSS loads and turkey hunting ethics

38:04 - Dealing with hunting criticism and resource management

39:01 - Creative use of decoys: geese over buck decoys!

42:04 - Turkey tagging, e-tags, and harvest reporting

45:46 - Deer and turkey population insights from harvest reports

47:08 - Season outlook, draw systems, and conservation thoughts

50:08 - Road safety, coyote and raccoon impacts on wildlife populations

52:35 - The ongoing battle with predators and predators’ breeding habits

54:02 - Upcoming outdoor gear releases and merch plans

55:50 - Episode closing and upcoming topics