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Ohio’s Deer season Recap with Tonk and Clint

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Sportsmen's Empire) — Thu, 22 Feb 2024 10:00:00 +0000

We’re back!!! After a few weeks away, the guys were able to get together and get you this highly informative show. The show this week is with Mike Tonkovich and Clint Mccoy of ODW to discuss the results of the 2023-2024 Deer season. Some good numbers, and perhaps some concerning numbers along the way, but the guys talk the biology of managing the deer heard in Ohio into the future. Paul spent the past week at the NWTF convention and we will have a full recap of that in the upcoming weeks. Andrew’s life is running full speed ahead and somedays it feels like its headed straight towards an iceberg. But they are doing their best to get information out to you that is relevant and timely! Sheds are dropping and right now is a great time for winter scouting if you an get out into the woods. Have a great week!

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Legalizing Rifles in Ohio

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Sportsmen's Empire) — Thu, 1 Feb 2024 10:00:00 +0000

This weeks show is an awesome one. The guys are joined by Rob Beckman who is working to petition the state of Ohio to allow rifles for deer hunting across the state. As many of you know, rifles are allowed for many other hunting activities, so what makes deer hunting with them so much different? Many of our neighboring states allow them, and Rob has some great knowledge and presents a very compelling case for why we in Ohio should be allowed to use traditional rifle cartridges.

Below is a link to a petition you can sign to join the movement for allowing rifles to be another tool in the Ohio hunters tool belt.

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https://www.change.org/p/allow-rifles-for-deer-hunting-in-ohio

Paul and Andrew are just working through lifes challenges. Both are coming upon their busiest times of the year in their professional lives, and of course Paul is like a kid counting down the days until Christmas, as turkey season approaches quickly! A few stories from around the state, and more on this weeks episode

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Dan Hood 2024 Archery Trade Show Update

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Sportsmen's Empire) — Thu, 25 Jan 2024 10:00:00 +0000

On this episode of the O2 podcast GoWild Superstar Dan Hood joins the program to talk about new gear from the ATA show. There is a bunch of upgrade and new gear for the Archery hunter in 2024. Paul reads the news while Andrew is enjoying the sandy beaches and sunshine in the fine state of Florida.

Turkey Season starts soon!

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Double D - Zach Johns Takes Down A Monster

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Sportsmen's Empire) — Thu, 18 Jan 2024 10:00:00 +0000

This week the guys are back at it from the heart of central Ohio, feeling like we are all at the North Pole. Cooooooold. The year is plugging right along, as they sit down to talk with Zach Johns. Zach took down “double D” this fall, a double drop tined white tail buck that was a monster. Zach gives us the run down of his hunt and all that it took to bring down this brute. Paul and Andrew go through some local news, muzzle loader reports, trapping research in Ohio, Ohio BHA Pint Night, discussion from Colorado, and more. The guys spent last week at ATA, and they will get you a full recap soon. Keep up the good work out there, with a few weeks left in deer season, small game, and more. Good luck out in the woods this week!

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Getting Squirrely with Henry and Jessica

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Sportsmen's Empire) — Thu, 11 Jan 2024 10:00:00 +0000

This week on another exciting episode of the Ohio Outdoors podcast, the guys are joined by Henry and Jessica from the Ohio BHA and Women on the fly to discuss small game hunting! Henry has a passion for small game hunting, squirrels specifically, and Jessica was able to harvest her first squirrel recently. The guys try and cover a small game 101 kind of approach to the topic, to help get ya in the know on what it takes in the woods. Around the state, looking at bald eagles, and hiking in the winter woods! Congrats to Pat on catching his first 2 deer, and more.

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Retired ODNR Officer Pete Novotny

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Sportsmen's Empire) — Thu, 4 Jan 2024 10:00:00 +0000

This week the guys have the privilege of sitting down with Pete Novotny, who recently retired from the Department of Wildlife for the state of Ohio. Pete has spent decades serving the state of Ohio at many levels within the law enforcement realm. Pete gives his story from when he started and how he got into law enforcement, and how the career impacted his life. This is an outstanding discussion, and we hope to hear from Pete more in the future! The guys recap a few stories from around the state of Ohio and more. Open house at Lake Logan, cold water safety reminders, and an upcoming BHA event. January 18 from 6-9 and Land Grant Brewing in Columbus! Mark your calendars! If you get out in the great of outdoors this week, good luck and be safe!

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Around The State Updates and Janis Throwback!

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Sportsmen's Empire) — Thu, 28 Dec 2023 10:00:00 +0000

The guys are back this week with a quick intro to discuss some hot topics around Ohio, as well as recapping the past week. Christmas discussion, upcoming events, deep thought and more! Paul now has a watch to tell time while watching the Matrix, and Andrew is a little lighter in the stomach. Around the state big news on a big deer, new years resolutions, and more.

Going back to the O2 vault for the meat and potatoes, but if you’ve never listened to the episode with Janis Petelis from MeatEater we are bringing it back! This was one of the most fun episodes the guys did a long the way, and a nice way to enjoy your mid holiday break!

Back next week to kick off the New Year! Good luck if you’re out in the woods, and Happy New Year!!!

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Quick Ohio BS Session

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Outdoors) — Thu, 21 Dec 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Your hosts are audiological inept, and can’t figure out how to produce a podcast anymore. Kind of. Paul and Andrew sit down to discuss the past week or so in their lives during this show, and Andrew continues to struggle with his audio issues/life so bear with us. New equipment is on the way.

The recap of the week discusses the bonus gun season weekend, a doe that Andrew was able to put in the freezer, the Santa Train sprint and more! The guys are gearing up for the holidays and all that comes with that, but took some time to discuss news stories from around the state. New nature preserves being added, Bonus gun season deer harvest numbers, and results from the Walleye and Perch hatches in 2023. Looking forward to another great week, and from the O2 family to yours, Merry Christmas! Enjoy the show, and hope everybody is having a great lead up to the holiday season!

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Christmas Gift Ideas and More

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Sportsmen's Empire) — Thu, 14 Dec 2023 10:00:00 +0000

After numerous failed attempts and technological issues, the guys have come up with a show! You would think in their 3 rd year of creating podcasts things would go smoother, but nonetheless a show has been produced. This week the guys are talking some Holiday gift ideas. This is the second go at this weeks recording, Paul is sick, it’s 6am when this was recorded, so its as good as it gets. The guys cover some of their favorite products from stocking stuffers to full blown investments. Products from Wicked North, Blackgate hunting, First lite, and more. Something for everybody on your list!!!

Andrew gives a recap of some of his hunting woes from this years bow season. The struggle is real, but each experience is a learning lesson. Hear about his encounter with a giant on the ground, and how you need to always be aware of what you could be walking into, especially if you happen into mom and dads bedroom.

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Muntz Marches East

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Sportsmen's Empire) — Thu, 7 Dec 2023 17:41:34 +0000

General Andrew Muntz continues his march across Big Ten Country. His plans to conquer the Northland were successful, he has, at last, set his eyes and his rifle sights upon the Keystone. Upon his arrival in the rugged hills and mountain of the Alleghany’s Genral Muntz was welcomed by the friendly Sons of PA, led by one, Mitchell Shirk….

Ok I’m done with the fake Civil War letter. Rember those fake ones that Andrew Luck used to do? Good times. Listen, Muntz invades PA for their rifle season, teaming up with the PA Woodsmans himself, Dr. Mitchel Shirk. Deer camp 2.0 was a blast. Some Bucks feel, Muntz swings and misses. Good ol’ o2 BS Sessions. Buckle up.

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Muntz conquers the State Up North

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Outdoors) — Fri, 1 Dec 2023 10:00:00 +0000

The Buckeyes had a rough visit to TTUN…But Andrew Muntz did the thing up North. AVENGE ME!!! That he did. Lots of references there kids. On this episode the o2 crew breaks down the successful Drummond Island hunting trip. Paul is back to hating deer hunting and is patiently counting down the days ,95 days if anyone cares. Out of state hunts can be a ton of fun, and Deer camp is always a hoot. Buckle up, this is a good un.

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Bucks, Buckeyes and Black Friday

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Outdoors) — Thu, 23 Nov 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Happy Thanksgiving to the O2 Family! We appreciate everyone of you! The rut is winding down and lots of Buck photos have been sent into the O2 Instagram and GoWild Pages. On this episode Paul visits with Camron Stover of HuntingGearDeals.com to talk about the best deals for black Friday for the hunting folks in your family.

Paul provides you with a recap of the UP trip and some really interesting news from around the State. The Buckeyes travel north on Saturday for THE GAME. Buckle up. Happy Thanksgiving!

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Birdman turned Deerman

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Outdoors) — Thu, 16 Nov 2023 10:00:00 +0000

This week’s episode the guys sit down to cover Paul’s 2023 success in the woods. Paul is our resident bird brained turkey fiend but this fall, he put a lot of time, effort and work into getting it done on a beautiful Ohio Whitetail. Paul will cover the ins and outs of the hunt, how he navigated new property, and put all the pieces together.

The beginning of the show is coming to you from the UP of the state up north. South of Heaven, is just nort of da bridge. The guys are joined by Bobby of Wicked North, and Justin of Blackgate hunting cameras to talk about expectations of the season opener in Michigan. The terrain up here isn’t much like Ohio, but a challenge is always accepted .

Good luck if you are out in the woods this week! Please tag us or share with us photos of your success on GoWild and Instagram. Be Safe

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First time Archery Success

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Outdoors) — Thu, 9 Nov 2023 15:00:00 +0000

This week’s episode is with a couple Ohioans who have experienced their first ever archery deer success this year. Philip and Peyton share their experiences and how everything came together to help fill the freezer and decorate the wall early this year. Philip has been archery hunting for a few years, and the stars hadn’t aligned until this year. Peyton got his first verticle bow buck in the bag this year, with help from big brother. Both have some great stories to share and provide inspiration for all of us this fall in the woods.

As this show releases we are in the heart of the rut!!! Time should be good in the woods, and be patient if it hasn’t come together yet this year. The guys will be back with more up to date reports of what they have seen next week. Good luck as you get out in the deer (and turkey) woods!

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Hunting in Cold Weather with Code of Silence

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Outdoors) — Thu, 2 Nov 2023 09:00:00 +0000

This week the guys are doing their best to stay warm with Jamie and Ev of Code of Silence. Jamie and Ev are experienced hunters in Nebraska especially when talking cold weather comfort. Andrew has a nice conversation and discusses the different terrain of Nebraska, regulations, and opportunities. Jamie is an Ohio native, so we share some commonalities with her Buckeye state roots!

Paul has been out doing God’s work in the turkey world, while Andrew is struggling to get in the woods and on deer. Fighting with random wind patterns and such, but the deer are moving! Get out in those woods, be safe, shoot straight, and enjoy the woods!

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Whitetail Talk with Gregg from First Lite

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Outdoors) — Thu, 26 Oct 2023 09:00:00 +0000

The rollercoaster of life keeps rolling right along for Paul and Andrew. This week Paul actually spent the time in the woods looking for bambi, while Andrew continues to ride the struggle bus of life. Paul did not have any luck but was able to take advantage of an OHLAP property to have some good encounters with our white tailed friends.

This weeks show covers hunting white tail deer with Gregg Farrell of First Lite. Gregg has been with First Lite for a long time and really helped develop and bring to market a lot of the gear we use day in and day out in the white tail woods.

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Bears, Bous and Bucks

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Outdoors) — Thu, 19 Oct 2023 09:00:00 +0000

On this glorious edition of THE Ohio Outdoors Podcast, Paul and Andrew check in with O2 Podcast royalty, Justin Ross. Justin runs the Archery Hike event here in Ohio and dedicates his time to the Farmers and Hunters Feeding the hungry. This time around Ol’ J-Ross stops by to talk all about his trip to Russia’s neighbor, the great state of Alaska. Wanna feel small? Take a plane ride to the middle of the Tundra and hop out of said plane for over a week! Justin breaks down the hunting, fishing and ins and outs of taking a trip to Alaska. The guys also discuss Whitetailin’ in Ohio and FHFH in the Buckeye state. Buckle up folks, this shows a good un.

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10-1=9?

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Outdoors) — Thu, 5 Oct 2023 12:40:26 +0000

Breathe easy Ohio Buck hunters, the season is finally here! In this episode of THE o2 Podcast, Muntz and Paul sit down with Ol’ Iowa buck slayer Dr. Dan (Dallas) Johnson to talk all things early season bow hunting for Whitetails in the Buckeye state. The guys also finish up some business with Dan from the podcast with Tony Petersen. Dan dives into his favorite hunting controveries. Great perspective is shared by all. Enjoy he first “Cool” front rolling through Ohio this upcoming week. Be safe. Wear your harness and tag us in your pictures!

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Beavers, Buckeyes and Meat Lugs

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Outdoors) — Thu, 28 Sep 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Buckle up kids…Archery Deer season is 2 days away! On this episode of the O2 Podcast Paul and Andrew are all hopped up on Mtn. Dew, Deer hunting and trapping raccoons. The guys talk with Eric Freeland, education coordinator for the Ohio State Trapper’s Association. Erik gives the listeners a crash course on trapping in the State of Ohio. This overlooked outdoor activity is rapidly regaining popularity across the country. The heritage of modern hunters is tied to the work and history of the Trapper. Eric explains the why and the how to get into trapping critters in Ohio and beyond. It’s not as scary of an ordeal as you might think. Be sure to check out all of the events hosted by the OSTA this year.

Deery archery start Saturday. Be safe. Wear your harness. Shoot straight. Tag us in your hunting pics!

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Tonk Talks Turkeys?

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Outdoors) — Thu, 21 Sep 2023 09:00:00 +0000

No Tonk Doesn’t talk Turkeys. This week in the world of Ohio Outdoors is all about 4 legged critters with Antlers. Jack-a-lopes…Or Deer. It’s Deer. Paul and Muntz sit down and talk with the master of Ohio Deer, Mike Tonkovich of the the Ohio Dept of Wildlife. Deer season starts in 10 days so it made sense to talk to Mike. Great updates and insight into the world of Ohio Whitetails. For the intro Paul is flying solo while travelling. News from around the state-Stuff got kinda weird down in Cincinnati with some Turtles, a DNR officer, and some dude from Philly. Can’t make this stuff up. BIG WINNERS announced for our 100th episode giveaway. We’ll be in touch Gents. Thanks for listening. Good luck in the Deer woods! Tag us in your hunt pics.

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100th Episode! Controversy with Tony Peterson! Stood up by Dan Johnson!

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Outdoors) — Thu, 14 Sep 2023 09:00:00 +0000

What a week!!! The guys are celebrating episode number 100 this week with a sit down chat with none other than the Legend himself, Tony Peterson. Tony has been one of the favorite guests of the show over the years, giving his advice on anything from White tails, Dogs, Turkeys, Space and more. This week he joins to talk about some of the “controversial” topics in the hunting woods. The emperor, Dan Johnson, was supposed to have joined the show as well, but instead the crew does a little roasting of our favorite DJ.

The guys have been busy getting geared up for the season as we inch closer. A lot happening around Ohio including the fall festival at Fort Loramie State Park, seasons opening and more.

Make sure you find the 100th Epiosde post on GoWild and IG, like it, follow the partners of the show, and be entered in to the drawing for some cool gifts. Looking forward to another 100 episodes!!!

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Flying high with Drone Deer Recovery

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Outdoors) — Thu, 7 Sep 2023 09:00:00 +0000

The guys are at it again this week with a sit down with Mike of Drone Deer Recovery. Mike has taken his knowledge and passion for drones and technology to the next level to aide hunters in finding dead and wounded deer. This conversation is a great one, and another tool that we as hunters in Ohio can have in our tool belts to help locate a deer after the hunt if need be. Mike’s company is growing and new operators are all over the state ready to help you if in need.

The guys are busy with life, so not much to report from their time in the woods this week. Andrew did do some scouting of a new property, and having a little success on the cameras. Paul has been under the weather for a couple days so not much happening with him.
Around the state, the hunting seasons continue to open. September 9th opens up the first days of archery hunting in the DSA! Be on the look out for a new invasive insect problem, the zigzag elm saw fly. Turkey research happening in the state, as well as Hocking Hills ranked #1 top tourists spots in Ohio!

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Archery Set Ups with Sirius Archery

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Outdoors) — Wed, 30 Aug 2023 09:00:00 +0000

This week the Paul sits down with Seth from the Sirius Archery company. Seth isn’t new to the show, but leading into the upcoming archery Whitetail season, Paul wanted to sit down and go over some updates, reminders, and all things arrow set up. This is a good old fashion archery BS session.

Not a ton of news around the state this week, but we are inching ever closer to the opening of our hunting seasons Some key dates to keep in mind:

September 1- Openning Day for Squirrel, Dove, Common Gallinule, Wilsons Snipe

September 2- Early Waterfowl

September 9- DSA Deer Archery

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Expert Archery Technique with Chris Jay

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Sportsmen's Empire) — Wed, 23 Aug 2023 09:00:00 +0000

This week the guys sit down to discuss what they have been up to. Paul’s deer season may have come to a screeching halt with one swing of the bat. Learn about how Paul’s homerun may have put him on the IR for the near future. Both guys spent some time shooting prior to Paul’s injury, as the season quickly approaches. Reminder that the start of the 2023 seasons is right around the corner with September 1 kicking off some of the first opportunites for small game and such.

The meat and potatoes comes from a great conversation with elite archer Chris Jay. Chris has worked with the guys over at Working Class Bow Hunter, as well as many other top notch archers in the industry. He’s spent years in and around the archery scene as was nice enough to come on and give some pointers to the guys. Hopefully you can find some insight that is valuable for you this year in the woods.

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Hunting Kentucky with Derek and Jacob of GoWild

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Sportsmen's Empire) — Wed, 16 Aug 2023 09:00:00 +0000

This week the guys sit down with Derek and Jacob of GoWild to discuss white tail deer hunting opportunities. Both of these guys are skilled outdoorsman from the state to the south. They cover the different season opportunities, the terrain, public vs. private, and more. Kentucky isn’t that far away and offers some good early season opportunities!

The news around the state is mostly from a few events happening soon. Don’t forget about the Hero to the Line event on August 26. A new event on September 9 for the Ohio Veterans Outdoors group who is hosting an archer skills shoot on September 9 in Holland Ohio.

Andrew got out to do some coyote hunting last weekend and was able to connect on one. Paul has been working on his archery technique and getting ready for the upcoming season. Less than a month out from opening day in the DSA!!!

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Ohio based, Black Gate Cameras

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Outdoors) — Wed, 9 Aug 2023 09:00:00 +0000

This week the guys recap their weeks along with some news from around the Buckeye State. News updates from the wild ginseng criminal ring, Scenic wildlife lottery opportunities, and free range day at Ohio shooting facilities. Paul discusses some arrow alterations for the upcoming year, and Andrew reminds you to drink water.

BIG NEWS, the show is now going to be partnering with Timber Ninja outdoors. If you’ve heard Jason on the show in the past, he’s the man with the plan at Timber Ninja. They are a USA made company that is on the front line of innovation in the mobile hunter world. Check out the awesome products coming from Timber Ninja and use the Code : OHIO to get free shipping!

The meat and potatoes comes from the discussion with Ryan and Justin from Black Gate Cameras. Black Gate is an Ohio based trail cam company that is on the up and up. Once you see pictures from one of these cameras you will not want another camera in the woods. These things are lights out. The guys discuss trail cam strategies and just hunting in Ohio in general.

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Fall Food plots, Hero to the Line, and More!!!

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Outdoors) — Wed, 2 Aug 2023 09:00:00 +0000

The guys are back for another episode, leading closer and closer to the opener of the fall hunting seasons. This week the guys recap their past week at home and in the field. Paul is finishing up some… extended projects, while Andrew is fine tuning some set ups for the fall season.

The meat and potatoes comes from a 2 part episode. Andrew talks with Craig from Hero To the line to discuss the program he has created. Hero to the Line is an organization that helps veterans adopt Labrador puppies to become working dogs, and best friends. They will be hosting an event in Bucyrus on August 26. Visit Hero2theline.org for more information.

The other part of the show comes from our friend Mitch Shirk, aka the Pennsylvania Woodsman, aka Johnny Appleseed. Mitch is a trained agronomist, and works day in and day out with farmers in the Keystone State. He is on with the guys talking about fall food plots and some of the ins and outs of what you should be considering in order to bring in the big deer.

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Muster in the Marsh! Ryan Callaghan, Kevin Murphy, Mary Mertz and More!!!

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Outdoors) — Wed, 26 Jul 2023 09:00:00 +0000

What a weekend!!! That’s the only way to explain it, but luckily the guys were able to sit down with some fantastic guests and share with you what they learned.

Paul and Andrew sat down with Ryan Callaghan and Kevin Murphy of meat eater to discuss everything from conservation, public lands, small game hunting and more. Along with the Meateater guys, Director of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Mary Mertz, sat down with the guys to talk about the 150 year anniversary of the Ohio Division of Wildlife and issues around the state. The conversation continued with BHA board members from around Ohio and Kentucky to discuss the event and all that is happening with the BHA.

In Ohio, a new regulations book has been released, more info to come. The controlled hunt lotteries are still open until the end of the month! Hope you’re getting that to do list done because hunting seasons are right around the corner!

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July Whitetail Tactics with Garrett Prahl

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Outdoors) — Wed, 19 Jul 2023 09:00:00 +0000

This week on the show Andrew and Paul start off the second half of July in full whitetail mode. Talking archery tuning, tactics, and some gear. New partner to the show, Black Gate Hunting, is introduced with more information to come! Paul and Andrew discuss events coming up around the state as well as some news.

Before the meat and potatoes of the show, the guys talk to Kirk from NW Pennsylvania to rehash some of the details about PA’s DMAP permits. If you are considering hunting PA this year make sure not to miss that. And always refer to the state regulations book!

PA DMAP Info

The main focus of this weeks show comes from the chat Andrew had with Garrett Prahl, the DIY Sportsmen. Garrett is a very experienced hunter with many tips that he shares with us to help you in your July scouting. Where to find beds, how to set up cameras, some tree knowledge and more.

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Jonny Stewart and Hunting in Pennsylvania

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Outdoors) — Wed, 12 Jul 2023 09:00:00 +0000

This week Paul and Andrew give a recap of a FANTASTIC event down at Archery Hike this past weekend. The course was amazing and thank you very much to Justin Ross of Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry for an outstanding experience. A couple other news and notes from around the state including controlled hunt applications being taken now!

The meat and potatoes comes from Andrews discussion with Jonny Stewart. Jonny is a big woods white tail slayer, who has hunted across the country for deer. Jonny’s experience is extremely valuable but on this show we talk about hunting opportunities in the state of Pennsylvania. If you’ve ever considered traveling to our neighbors to the east, Jonny gives you some tips on what the season looks like, geography, bag limits, etc. Lots of great knowledge on this one!

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Habitat talk for July - Greg from Whitetail Partners

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Outdoors) — Wed, 5 Jul 2023 09:00:00 +0000

This week Paul and Andrew are back at it, with all kinds of discussion. Andrew flying across the country with a surprise in his bag, Paul doing serious work for the NWTF, News from ODNR and more.

The real steak and potatoes comes with the talk with Greg Kazmierski from Ohio Whitetail partners. Greg specializes in helping to consult on habitat management so the guys wanted to touch base on what land managers should be doing this time of the year to improve their properties during July. The conversation goes from wind mapping, to invasive species management, and more.

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From the Vault: Down on the Farm with Doug Duren

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Outdoors) — Wed, 28 Jun 2023 09:00:00 +0000

On this week’s episode of the Ohio Outdoors episode Paul is flying solo. We cover the news from the State, talk about counting birds…yes counting birds and tell you about the future of Team USA from right here in Ohio. The main episode this week is a throwback to our good buddy Doug Duren. Doug’s perspective on life and conservation is really fascinating. Enjoy the show!

Ohio Whitetail series starts soon!

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Vantage Point Archery, Ohio BHA, and more!

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Outdoors) — Wed, 21 Jun 2023 09:00:00 +0000

This week Andrew sits down with the team from Vantage Point Archery, VPA, to discuss what this broadhead company has going on in the hunting market. VPA is based out of Fort Wayne Indiana, so just next-door. This company has been around since 2009, with all American made steel broadheads. They offer a variety of single bevel, two blade, and three blade broadheads perfect for big game hunting. The conversation stems around tuning up for the upcoming season, how to choose a broadhead, and proper maintenance techniques.

The guys also got to sit down with Henry Distad of the Ohio Back Country Hunters and Anglers. Henry gives a quick run-down of all the MANY things happening at BHA and their summer event, Muster in the Marsh, from July 21-23 in Conneut Ohio. Check out their website musterinthemarsh.com for more information, but it sounds like an awesome event is ahead!

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Kendrick Chittock, Ohio Photographer, Hunter, Angler, Conservationist

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Outdoors) — Wed, 14 Jun 2023 09:00:00 +0000

He’s back!!! After a couple weeks of traveling, Paul is back in the saddle! The guys were able to catch up on some fun stories from outside, work, fawns dropping, and more. Some news updates from around the state including Free Fishing in Ohio on June 17-18.

The meat and potatoes of the show comes from a fellow Ohioan from the North East part of the state. Kendrick Chittock is an avid outdoorsman who’s taken his passion for hunting and angling and put a different spin on it. Kendrick spends many hours a year outside photographing hunters and anglers on their trips. Kendrick spent time in New Zealand, Idaho, Mexico and more capturing images from major hunting and fishing trips. Check out Kendrick’s website : https://www.dkendrickc.com

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Archery Hike with Justin Ross

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Outdoors) — Wed, 7 Jun 2023 09:00:00 +0000

On this week’s show, Andrew sits down with Justin Ross, founder of Archery hike and member of Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry. Justin has been on the show in the past, and is an avid outdoorsmen. Justin’s passion has taken him the avenue of helping to give back to the Ohio community with feeding local families in need with FHFH. One way that Justin helps with this is by running Archery Hike. This is a 25 shot course down in the Hocking hills. Justin tells us all the details of the event this year being held July 7-9. You can find out more at archeryhike.com or finding them on social media.

Around the state the final turkey numbers are in. Ashtabula county coming in #1!!! Congrats to the folks up in the NE part of the State. Across the state, turkey harvests were up almost 4,000 birds from last year. Great news for the states turkey population. A few other news stories from around the state and just a good old fashion conversation with Justin.

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Josh Dutton, Half Rack, and Walleye Trip Recap

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Outdoors) — Wed, 31 May 2023 09:00:00 +0000

This week the guys sit down with Josh Dutton of Half Rack. This newer face on the hunting landscape has provided the market with some pretty cool products from gambrels, gun slings, seats, hunter hangers and more. Josh is one of the founding members and gives us some background on the group. Josh is also and avid hunter who has been in the industry for quite a while so he has some great experience to bring to the table.

Paul and Andrew were joined this past weekend by some of the GoWild crew, Private Tick Dick himself, and others on a fantastic walleye charter up on Lake Erie. The boats all limited out, while fishing Canadian water with some giant walleye to pack in the cooler. The guys recap that experience, and thanks to Lakeland Charters for an outstanding trip!

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Tyler and KC from the Element

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Outdoors) — Wed, 24 May 2023 09:00:00 +0000

On this week’s show Andrew had the chance to sit down with Tyler and KC from the Element! What a great talk from anything covering white tails, squirrel nuts, gardening, and more. The guys are professional white tail hunters and have traveled the country doing so. They share their story of how they got to be where they are from playing football at SMU to driving the Buck Truck.

Paul and Andrew give a couple quick recaps of turkey hunting around the state. Both striking out on birds, but enjoying the time in the outdoors. News from around the state includes updates from the CWD front, upcoming trail closures, Picture award winners, and of course the turkey harvest numbers. Spoiler alert, the harvest numbers are WAY up from 2022!!!

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Adjustable Red Dot Bow Sights

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Outdoors) — Wed, 10 May 2023 09:00:00 +0000

On this week’s show Paul and Andrew sit down with Tim and Abby of Adjustable Red Dot bow sights. Tim and Abby break down the ins and outs of how the red dot they have designed can assist both old and new hunters in the woods. The sight can be fit onto just about any bow available, and offers a new freedom in the tree stand. The sight does not require peeps, kisser buttons, nose buttons etc. ARD is based out of southwest Michigan, so just down the road to the state up north. Link to Adjustable red dots website

Paul was able to get out with his son this week to do a little turkey hunting. Andrew, has not… but that may change soon. News from around the state include new marinas being built, Turkey harvest numbers, and the Asian Longhorn beetle. Be on the look out for Disco Paul in his fancy new shirt and Mustache!

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Turkey Ninja, Jason Redd of Timber Ninja

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Outdoors) — Wed, 3 May 2023 09:00:00 +0000

This week on the show Paul and Andrew sit down with Jason Redd of Timber Ninja to talk Turkeys. Jason is known for his overall outdoor prowess and top notch hunting products, but he’s on this week to discuss hunting turkeys. This is an overall BS session to discuss the ins and outs of what Jason has been into this year, and what is to come.

Paul was successful on a MASSIVE Ohio Tom this past week. He covers that story and how he gives this bird the business. First time on the edge of a field with a decoy, and he got it done!!! Andrew’s got very little to report from the field because… Life.

Around the state, the bird harvest numbers continue to climb and we have almost matched our numbers from last year after the first 2 weeks! Good job to all those successful hunters, and keep grinding to those out there still searching!

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Social Media is Stupid… and opening weekend Turkey Recap

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Outdoors) — Wed, 26 Apr 2023 09:00:00 +0000

This week you are blessed to have Paul and Andrew discuss a few topics from around the state and the industry. To start the guys recap the opening weekend around the state of Ohio, in regards to turkey harvests. There were 4,078 birds harvested on the opening weekend around Ohio which is up from 2022 and the 3 year average. Great job people!!

The guys talk about their trip to the woods last weekend, that was unsuccessful, and very wet, but still a good time in the woods nonetheless. Looking forward to more nice days ahead and hopefully a gobblin Tom or two!

The meat of the show this week comes from an interview that Paul did with our friends at the Okayest Hunter. Paul misspoke and the evil social media world decided to descend on him like a swarm of locusts. Keep in mind, that we aren’t perfect, no body is, so chill out a little bit. Good talk and discussion about Turkeys isn’t supposed to lead to world war 3.

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Ohio Birds with Mark Wiley

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Outdoors) — Wed, 19 Apr 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Repeat guest to the show, this week Mark Wiley is getting us that twas the night before Christmas feel good mood going with a discussion of the Ohio turkey scene. Mark works as the state upland bird biologist, and has spent his career studying and monitoring the birds of Ohio. With Turkey season opening in just a few short hours, Mark was gracious enough to answer some lingering questions about the current status of the flock in Ohio.

Paul is returning from another southern turkey trip, but this time empty handed. He was lucky enough to spend sometime in Alabama with Mike Pentecost and others chasing birds through the hills. Andrew did spend a night out in the fields watching for coyotes, but was unsuccessful on that front. However, he was able to catch sight of a bobcat moseying through the fields. Dan Johnson killed a turkey. Nothing else to see here.

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Beau knows… Turkeys???

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Outdoors) — Wed, 12 Apr 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Most people know him for his Whitetail wisdom and expertise, but what some others may not realize is that Beau Martonik is a pretty good turkey hunter as well. Beau’s passion for all things outdoors comes full circle with his spring scouting for deer, that helps in his pursuit of mountain birds. We talk some tactics, but more about the history of turkey hunting in his family. His grandfather’s turkey calls, and what it’s like hunting birds in the big mountains of PA.

Paul is on the pursuit of another turkey, this time down in Alabama. Looking forward to a recap of that hunt when he returns! Andrew’s been hanging out with his neighbor Dolly (deer) that comes over to play with Champ (dog) on these beautiful sunny days. One quick reminder, if you are outside, please be Tick smart! Those jerks are out and about and with the mild winter, you will probably see more this year than in the past.

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Cowboy up! Oklahoma hogs and Missouri Coyotes

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Outdoors) — Wed, 5 Apr 2023 09:00:00 +0000

This week the guys cover Andrew’s recent trip to the Missouri and Oklahoma. While on the trip, Andrew was able to take advantage of a night of coyote hunting with the boys from the Missouri Woods and Water podcast. Nate, Andy, and Micah took him out and showed him a good time in the Show Me State. They spent the entire night out running around using thermal optics and calls to bring the coyotes to the table.

The majority of the show covers the Oklahoma extravaganza, where John Hudspeth from the Oklahoma Outdoors podcast, Nick Otto from the Huntavore podcast, and Dan Mathews from the Nomadic Outdoorsman podcast took a crack at some hogs. Dan struck first, but they all had some down by the end of the night. Another late-night session with a lot of opportunities. Key take home about hogs: THEY ARE TOUGH.

Around the state some news of interest includes updates at the Delaware Wildlife shooting area, New K-9’s on the job, Walleye fishing in the state, and more.

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Thermal Optics with Sawyer from XVision

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Outdoors) — Wed, 29 Mar 2023 09:00:00 +0000

This week the guys give ya a quick recap of Paul’s southern turkey adventures and Andrew’s preparation for a southern trip for hunting hogs. Paul got to spend a few days down in Florida chasing Osceolas. Andrew’s heding to Oklahoma to learn from the Oklahoma Outdoorsman, John Hudspeth, about how to take down hogs. More to come on that trip.

This week’s talk, is with Sawyer from Xvision Optics. Xvision optics is the newest partner to the O2 Family, and they specialize in thermal optics. If you’re not familiar with thermals, Sawyer does a great job of explaining the science behind the devices. Consider it thermals 101 if you will. This is a fun talk, and a good educational experience in the latest technology.

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OH Vets and FL Osceolas

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Outdoors) — Wed, 22 Mar 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Big week for the guys, especially Paul who got his first crack at an Osceola turkey down in the Sunshine State. Congrats to Paul for bringing home the birds from down south! Andrew got to try out his hog/coyote gun on a ground hog. Pretty cool stuff coming from Xvision and Midwest Gun works! Check out the video on Gowild.

Paul takes the time to talk with a couple guys from the Ohio Vets outdoors group. These guys do a lot to help veterans across the state get out into the outdoors and experience mother nature for all it’s glory.

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Reporting for duty Private Tick Dick aka Glen Reich

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Outdoors) — Wed, 15 Mar 2023 09:00:00 +0000

You’re in for a treat this week! Shine your boots and report for duty as the guys sit down for a good talk with Glen (one N) Reich. Glen is a friend of the show that has helped the guys grow behind the scenes. But Glen has some pretty good stories to tell and one of them involves those hellacious demons we know as ticks. Glen relives his time in basic training as a private, in which he had an upclose encounter with a tick, on his private. Follow that?

Around the state there is a lot of fun spring activities in the works. Water safety council meetings, Geology days, Spring flowers, and Hatchery open houses. Paul will be on his way to Florida when the show releases for his first Osceola hunt. Navigating the swamps with gators, snakes, ticks, and more! Andrew is getting ready to head to Oklahoma in a couple weeks for some hog hunting, so gearing up for that, but not ready to go yet. Happy to announce a new partner to the program, Xvision optics. Check these guys out, and be on the look out for more content from this awesome optics company.

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A Bird in the Hand, Worth 2 in the Bush… Or Something Like That

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Outdoors) — Wed, 8 Mar 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Happy Hump Day O2 Family!!! This week we have an episode that is completely internal! As you all know Paul is our resident turkey fanatic, and this week he had the opportunity to do some work with the ODNR and NWTF for turkey research in Ohio. The episode will cover Paul’s adventure out with a team of researchers that are monitoring flock health across the state of Ohio. Besides petting turkeys, Paul got the opportunity to see how the research is done, and ask a lot of great questions to the scientist. This is a very unique look at how wildlife biology is done in the state of Ohio and an episode you will for sure want to listen too.

Around the state we have some news about rainbow trout stocking, turkey lotteries are open, Maple syrup festivals, and caution for wildfire season.

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THP interns Keith Robinson and Nick Andrews

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Outdoors) — Wed, 1 Mar 2023 10:00:00 +0000

If you’re a fan of The Hunting Public, you know these names well. Keith and Nick spent their fall following Zach, Warb, Ted, Jake, and the guys around the Midwest filming and hunting the hit YouTube channel. Paul and Andrew dive in deep with the guys to get a feel for what filming and traveling the country looking for some good hunting for content creation. Chasing Whitetails, turkeys, and an overall good time is how these guys spent the last few months of their lives.

Around the state, the 2023-2024 hunting licenses are on sale soon. Get out there and renew those. Be on the look out for turkey lottery applications as those will be dropping soon. Finally, the tradgedy in East Palestine has caused a lot of issues for both humans and wildlife. The guys will dive a little deeper into this soon, but check into ODNR’s website for more information on the situation as it unfolds.

Shed season is upon us, and so far mother nature has been kind with the weather. Get out there in Ohio’s outdoors and get some of the good old fashion O2!!!

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NWTF Recap with Paul and Parker

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Outdoors) — Wed, 22 Feb 2023 16:04:51 +0000

This week on the Ohio Outdoors podcast, Paul and Andrew sit down with Parker McDonald of the Southern Ground Hunting group for a great conversation. Paul and Parker were both down at the National Wild Turkey Federation show last week, and give their rundown of what they saw, who they talked too, and all the fun happenings down in Nashville. Parker is a good turkey hunter, who will tell you he gets lucky, but we know it’s more than just luck

Not a lot of news around the state this week. Now is a great time to get out and enjoy some of the early spring weather. Turkey scouting, shed hunting, hiking, and more. If you have the chance get out and take advantage of the sunshine!

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Whitetail Deer Recap with Mike Tonkovich of ODW

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Outdoors) — Wed, 15 Feb 2023 10:00:00 +0000

This week the guys cover some basic info from around the state. Paul is on making his journey for the annual National Wild Turkey Federation Conference in Nashville. Paul will be in heaven with all of his turkey loving friends. Andrew’s plugging through life, with nothing to exciting to report. The news around the state offers discussion of tapping Maple trees, boat safety grants, and more.

The real important discussion comes from friend of the show Mike Tonkovich from the Ohio Division of Wildlife. Mike has been on the show a couple times in the past, and he’s back for another very informative episode. This week Mike gives the update from his perspective at the state level. Numbers are in for the most recent Whitetail season in Ohio, and he’s here to give his recap.

Take advantage of these beautiful winter days! Get out there and enjoy the O2 in around the great state of Ohio!

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Great American Outdoor Show Recap

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Outdoors) — Wed, 8 Feb 2023 10:00:00 +0000

This week the guys had the opportunity to head East to Harrisburg PA to spend a couple days at the Great American Outdoor Show. While in attendance, they spent a lot of time at the GoWild booth visiting with GoWild Members, discussing gear, and meeting new people. The time was well spent with new friends made and a few new things learned.

The show was booming and had a plethora of exhibitors, attendees, and attractions. If you have a chance, get this show on your to do list. A lot of fun for the whole family if you have any interest in the outdoors. Fishing, Camping, Archery, firearms, etc. All under one roof.

Paul and Andrew give their recaps of the Amish Meat Pockets, time spent in the GoWild Booth, and more. This year’s deer numbers are also in, so the guys discuss that as well. Be on the look out for next weeks episode with Mike Tonkovich of the ODNR to discuss the deer season!

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The GOATS of Yotes

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Outdoors) — Wed, 1 Feb 2023 10:00:00 +0000

The white tail season is winding down to the final days, but predator season is ramping up. This week the boys are joined by Micah, Nate, and Andy of the Missouri Woods & Water podcast. These guys are outstanding hunters in general, but have found a special niche in the predator game in Missouri. While spending time with them at the ATA show, the guys decided a coyote hunting 101 discussion might be a good one. These guys are PhD’s in predator hunting, but this introductory course, will get you headed in the right direction.

Around the state, not a lot going on. Seasons are coming to the close and a new year ahead of us. Paul continues to gear up for Turkey season. The NWTF conference is nearing, so he’s practicing his strut. Andrew spent the weekend grinding meat, and being scared shitless by the neighbor hood doe. Special guest, Mo, of the purple coat mafia joined the show (briefly) this week.

The guys will be out at the Great American Outdoor show in Harrisburg on February 6 and 7 in booth 412 spending time with the folks at GoWild. Stop by and say hi!

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Pack your bags Muntz. We head MIDWEST!

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Outdoors) — Wed, 25 Jan 2023 16:21:01 +0000

The o2 Road Show heads….Midwest? Midwest Gunworks to be exact. On this episode Andrew and Paul pack the wagon (Tahoe) and head over the mighty Mississippi to St. Louis to visit with Cameron Tinker of Midwest Gun Works. MWGW is THE one stop shop for all gun owners. Parts, optics, accessories, ammo, rifles, shotguns, pistols and a custom gunsmith shop. MWGW has literally everything the modern hunter, or firearms enthusiast needs. Paul and Andrew were floored by how big the MWGW operation was. The gunsmith that work there are elite. During the interview Paul, Andrew and Cameron talk about a lot of different topics. Cameron tells us about his epic Elk hunt with his Dad and brother out west and gives the history of MWGW. The guys talk about building guns, looking parts, tinkering on your own firearms and what to do when you realize that you really are a terrible gunsmith and you done messed up A-Aron.

New around the state is slow. Paul and Andrew try out a new format for the intro. We go live! Find us on Twitch and Instagram live for future intros and Q&A with select guests!

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The Most Okayest 2023 ATA Recap Ever

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Outdoors) — Wed, 18 Jan 2023 10:00:00 +0000

This week Paul is flying solo on the o2 Podcast. Muntz ventures West to visit the land of the Utes. Paul finally gets access to the social media accounts and is having a field day. The guys are fresh off a week at the Archery Trade Association show in Indianapolis. While there they got to finally meet the rockstars that make up the Sportsmen’s Empire network. Before the ATA show Paul got to see a billion snow geese on the way to St. Louis to meet with Cameron Tinker from MidWest Gun Works. The trip to St. Louis was a huge success. The 2 days in Indy were equally rewarding. Tons of great products were released and we cover them in this episode with Camron Stover from HuntingGearDeals.com. Paul received a lifetime achievement award of the highest caliber and Andrew got to cement himself as a Sportsmen’s Empire Legend.

Tons of news from the State this week. There is another bug wrecking our forests, two high schoolers crushed it at the national trap shooting competition and Ohio Muzzleloader hunters had a bang-up year during the 4-day season. As the season winds down submit your fall and winter hunting photos on GoWild or Instagram to the show. As always thanks for listening!

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Amish Meat Pockets with Brad Luttrell

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Outdoors) — Wed, 11 Jan 2023 10:00:00 +0000

This week the guys sit down with Brad Luttrell of GoWild to discuss everything that is happening in the world of GoWild. Spoiler alert, it’s a LOT! Brad talks about his recent hunting adventures, but also discusses the upcoming UTV giveaway that GoWild is sponsoring. GoWild has also partnered with MTNTOUGH to provide a free workout program to help you shed a few pounds and get ready for the turkey woods. This is an awesome FREE opportunity to get ready to tackle a gobbler. Finally, the GoWild crew will be back at the Great American Outdoors show this year from February 4-12. Stay tuned for more information, but they will be in booth 412 with all kinds of great products for purchase and some giveaways!

Paul and Andrew recap their past week. Paul had some time out in the deer woods, and is trying to put the finishing touches on his deer season. Andrew, failed at getting outdoors this week. Loser.

News around the state includes the honoring of a fallen ODNR officer, callery pears are no longer for sale in Ohio, and Governor Dewine signing a bill to support the outdoor industry during emergency situations.

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Who let the Dogs out? Chris, Chris, Chris, Chris!!!

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Outdoors) — Wed, 4 Jan 2023 10:00:00 +0000

This week Paul and Andrew sit down with Chris Powell of the Houndsman XP podcast. Chris is

an avid outdoorsman who’s spent many years working with hounds in the pursuit of game.

Chris has spent time chasing bears, racoons, cougars and more all while working closely with his

four legged hunting partners. Chris breaks down the ideology of hunting with hounds, the

politics involved, and the overall hunting comradery behind the sport of hunting with hounds.

Paul and Andrew haven’t been up to much besides holiday festivities with the families. The

Buckeye game was a real shot to the you know what, so we won’t talk about that. Spent some

time with the families and our buddy Jacob from GoWild down at the Great wolf lodge. Fun

times had by all. Paul is gearing up for the last push of the season on a lottery property he has

access too.

The boys are headed to ATA soon and will hopefully bring back lots of new and fun things to

discuss. Enjoy the show and have a great week!

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Justin Ross of Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry and Archery Hike

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Outdoors) — Wed, 28 Dec 2022 10:00:00 +0000

This week Andrew and Paul give you a quick recap of their holiday endeavors, the arctic blast, of course turkeys, and other exciting things around the state. The ODNR has awarded a grant of $25,000 to Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry, and why wouldn’t you want to have your buddy from FHFH on the show to discuss!

Justin Ross joins the show to talk about his cancelled Caribou hunt, last second Antelope hunt, chasing white tails around Ohio, Archery hike and of course FHFH. Justin is an avid hunter that has some monster bucks hanging on his wall, but he has taken that passion to another level in helping local food banks with FHFH. He’s utilizing the Archery Hike as a way to raise money for FHFH, while allowing archers to enjoy an outstanding 3-D course in the Hocking Hills. Justin is a great friend of the show, and if you have any questions regarding FHFH or Archery hike, please let us know and we will get you in touch!

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Ohio Whitetail Partners with Greg Kazmierski

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Outdoors) — Wed, 21 Dec 2022 10:00:00 +0000

On this week’s episode, the guys sit down to talk with Greg Kazmierski of Whitetail Partners in Ohio. Greg brings his past years of deer hunting to Ohio to work with the Whitetail Partner consulting service. Greg’s passion for white tails is evident in his work with designing and helping land owners with their hunting properties. Greg is a Michigan native, who gives his insight on how to utilize different land features from swamps to ag fields, and everything in-between. Greg also has the ability to use drone technology for mapping properties and utilizing new technology to take your property to the next level.

Paul was privy to a trip out west in the past week, where he got to do some special workouts with our friend Brayden from GoWild as well as the crew from Mountain Tough. More info to come from Mountain Tough, but as we get closer to the New Year, now is a GREAT time to start thinking about healthy life style choices.

Andrew spent a lot of time the past week cleaning up his deer skull which is now hanging proudly in the living room. The guys are wrapping up the year and gearing up for the holidays. Deer numbers from the extended gun weekend are in, and King Coshocton continues to reign supreme. Not sure if there are really any deer left out there, but congrats to them for continuing to bring deer to the freezers. Some Walleye and Perch hatch numbers are in as well. Central basin yellow perch numbers are still down, but the Western Basin is well above average for Walleye and Perch.

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Deer Camp Recap(s)

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Outdoors) — Wed, 7 Dec 2022 10:00:00 +0000

This week on the show, Andrew and Paul sit down to go over some of the finer details of their trip to Michigan, Paul’s gun hunting in Ohio, and Andrew’s trip to Pennsylvania. The Michigan trip was to Drummond island with some success, some tag soup, and a whole lot of Scary Terry. Scary Terry you ask? Listen to hear more about the 300 lb real life Yogi Bear that decided to visit camp each night!

Andrew took a couple days to go work some deer drives in Pennsylvania with network host Mitchell Shirk of the Pennsylvania Woodsmen Podcast. A great time was had by all, and a few great mountain bucks hit the ground. A true deer camp, with lots of stories, a couple beers, and new friends was the theme of that trip.

Around the state, we have deer gun season harvest numbers, grant money for conservation, and ODNR officers being recognized for heroic actions. Our days for deer season are on the decline, but a few more opportunities exist. If you have the opportunity to get out, good luck and stay safe!

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Serious Discussions, with Sirius Archery

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Outdoors) — Wed, 30 Nov 2022 10:00:00 +0000

This week the guys sit down and talk with Seth and Connor from Sirius Archery. Sirius is a Kentucky based company that specializes in top notch arrows, broadheads, and more. Seth and Connor recently traveled to Africa and gave us a recap of their trip. So pop that white tail hat off for this one and enjoy!

Andrew was able to finally get that coveted buck with his bow. He gives a recap of the hunt and the journey to get there. Paul is working on a controlled hunt this week in an attempt to fill his tags, but getting that turkey itch every day we get closer to spring.

News from around the state involves invasive species, and CWD updates. More information to come over time on CWD. Good luck this week out there this week in Ohio’s firearm season!!

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Talking Hunting, Fishing and the Game with Buckeye Greats

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Outdoors) — Wed, 23 Nov 2022 10:00:00 +0000

This week is a special week to folks from Ohio and the state up North. Each year the football teams come together for an epic battle on the gridiron. We know this isn’t a football show, but when we have the opportunity to bring a couple Buckeye legends on the show to discuss outdoor activities, as well as a game between two undefeated giants, you just do it. This week on the show we talk with Anthony Schlegel and Jeff Heuerman (and Kyle Waters, friend of Jeff’s) to discuss hunting, fishing, and football.

For real information that will help you afield next week, we also have Andrew Buck Michael from WSYX in Columbus. Andrew is a long time Ohioian that spends a lot of time outside and knows the importance of an accurate forecast for those outdoor activities. He gives us a run down of what the gun season should like, as well as the rest of the year. He discusses thermals and a few other topics during the segment.

Paul and Andrew have returned from the first deer camp of the year. One doe in the freezer, and more to come on that trip. As Paul mentions, we made a new “friend”, Terrance, who may or may not be a 300 lb black bear, as well as many other great memories.

Happy Thanksgiving, as we are truly thankful for all of you out there listening to the show!! Good luck in the gun woods, and be safe!! And of course GO BUCKEYES!!!

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Half Rack, Better Than No Rack

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Outdoors) — Wed, 16 Nov 2022 10:00:00 +0000

Ladies and Gentlemen, if you are looking for cutting edge wildlife research, or up to date rut tactics… this isn’t your show. If you are looking for something to take your mind off of scrapes, rubs, chasing, lock down, etc… you are in for a treat.

The guys start the show off from deer camp up on Drummond Island in the state up north. Joined by Glen and Bobby, they give a rundown of what’s going on up nort’ of da bridge. Glen and Bobby are influential folks in the hunting industry and avid hunters. The next segment highlights this weeks O2 Hunt camp member Beau Hemmelgarn. Beau shares his season so far and all that it’s had to offer.

The heart of the show is a throw back to the Half Rack conservation event back in August. This much anticipated show has been in the O2 vault, but is ready for release. This show is a bunch of guys that like to talk about hunting, talking about hunting. Joined by a Wisconsin DNR officer, Dan Mathews, Eric Clark and many others, this is a show of random topics about random topics. Enjoy!

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Deer Biology with Clint Mccoy of the Ohio Division of Wildlife

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Outdoors) — Wed, 9 Nov 2022 10:00:00 +0000

This week the guys sit down and talk about white-tailed deer basics with Clint Mccoy of ODW. Clint is a deer biologist for the state, and covers what exactly is happening with the Ohio heard in the month of November. Know thy Enemy right? Okay, the deer aren’t the enemy, but they are the target.

Paul and Andrew are doing what they do best in the woods. Nothing. Well, they are getting better, but still putting the pieces of the puzzle together. Both had encounters with shooter bucks this week, but spoiler alert, no racks on the wall. It’s all part of the process. Hunting deer isn’t easy, and can be quite the roller coaster of emotions along the way.

The woods are on fire right now, so hopefully you can find to get out and get the job done. Please tag us in social media posts and we will do our best to get everybody recognized!

Have a great week and good luck to those getting out into the great Outdoors of Ohio!

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Rutting hard with Derek Towles

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Outdoors) — Wed, 2 Nov 2022 09:00:00 +0000

This week the guys got the chance to pick the mind of there great Derek Towles. Derek is a friend of the show, from down in Kentucky. Let’s put it this way, Derek is like a mix of Superman, Santa Clause, and Daniel Boone. He saves the day as a first responder as his career, ships packages from the GoWild warehouse for fun, and spends all the rest of his time in the woods. It’s kind of an awesome gig! Derek has had success in the woods of Colorado already this fall hunting black bears, and hunts a nice piece of private land in Kentucky. We cover different rut tactics, stand locations, and how to maneuver throughout the month of November.

Depending on how you look at it, Paul is either winning or losing in the game of archery. The deer he shot at won that battle, but Paul put a hurting on a tree in the process! He recaps his killdeer hunt and trick or treat. For Andrew the week was much slower in the woods with reduced amount of time spent outside. Work, Life and patience…

Our O2 hunt camp member of the week is Alex Herman. Alex grew up in Wisconsin but has migrated to the Buckeye State. He was skillful enough to take down his first buck with a compound bow earlier this season. Alex recaps the hunt and how it worked out!

Have a great week and good luck to those getting out into the great Outdoors of Ohio!

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Small Property Success w/ Jon Teater

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Outdoors) — Wed, 26 Oct 2022 09:00:00 +0000

This week the guys sit down with Jon Teater of the Whitetail Landscapes Podcast on the Sportsmen’s Empire Network. Jon is an experienced veteran of the white-tailed deer woods and specializes in habitat management. Jon’s based out of New York and often big woods situations, but he also spends a lot of his time in the midwest working with smaller properties. This show is designed for those managing properties under 30 acres. How to pull deer to your property, what to focus on, the successional stage of a habitat and more.

It’s been a busy week around the state of Ohio. Paul and Andrew have both spent time out in the woods. Paul recaps his first time out hunting turkeys with dogs in northeast Ohio, as well as some time in the tree. Andrew’s got his 3rd doe in the freezer. Like always there’s always more to the story, and although this time the shot placement was perfect, the deer had some… well… interesting shall we call them boobies?

News around the state is very active. We discuss the NWTF’s work in Ohio, Deer Harvest totals, Scary stories, Littering and more.

Have a great week and good luck to those getting out into the great Outdoors of Ohio!

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The Ups & Downs of Hunting Whitetails with Tony Peterson

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Outdoors) — Wed, 19 Oct 2022 09:00:00 +0000

This week the guys sit down with the one and only Tony Peterson. Tony is one of the most down to earth guys you will ever meet, and he’s gracious enough to spend another session with Andrew and Paul. The conversation covers everything from white-tailed deer in the rut, swirlies, space, and patience. The conversation is a good one and sure to make time for.

Around the state, Coshocton county is still the king of the deer woods for this week. Spooky spots around Ohio, ODNR internships, and current open seasons are all discussed in the news segment. Paul is itching to get in the woods, and Andrew had an uneventful week.

We are also joined by Marcus Badger to discuss his great Iowa buck. Marcus tells the story of how he adapted to a new property, and state, to take down his biggest buck yet. Welcome to the O2 hunting camp Marcus!

Have a great week and good luck to those getting out into the great Outdoors of Ohio!

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Sharp Knives, and Wise Cuts with Nick Otto the Huntavore

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Outdoors) — Wed, 12 Oct 2022 09:00:00 +0000

For many of us, being a butcher is not our full time job. We might break down an animal 1,2,3 times during the year if we are lucky. Each year we find ourselves making the decision of taking the animal to a processor or doing it in the garage ourselves. This week the guys have the honor of talking with Nick Otto, the Huntavore, and discussing how to break down deer. Nick’s passion for all things cutting, cooking, and culinary shows in discussion of the topics. He goes through the basics of what you can do in the field to help set yourself up for success at the butcher. The guys also cover the basics of breaking down an animal, specifically a whitetail deer, and how to get the most of your meat.

Paul is recovering from sinus surgery, but doing well! Andrew’s quest to fill the freezer before the rut continues, and he’s on the board with number 2. Of course nothing happens as expected, so the story of the “missed” doe, and the follow up/week later doe comes to an end.

A lot of news around the great state of Ohio. Hocking Hills state lodge is open, state wide pheasant release is coming soon, new fishing regulations and more. The state wide deer harvest as of 10/13/22 is 13,009, with 4739 being antlered deer, 8270 being antlerless, and Coshocton county has regained its reign as the king county at 535 deer.

We would be remised if we didn’t discuss the moronic stories out of Ohio as well. We dive into the walleye tournament scandal, and the Ohio hunting lease scandal as well. We aren’t lawyers, just average spectators, but C’mon man!

Have a great week and good luck to those getting out into the great Outdoors of Ohio!

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Filming your Hunts with Brett Morris of Blue River Bowhunting

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Outdoors) — Wed, 5 Oct 2022 09:00:00 +0000

If you listened to last week’s show, you know that knowing where the arrow hit the deer is important. This week Andrew sits down with Brett Morris of Blue River Bowhunting to discuss filming your hunts. Andrew’s always been to concerned with hauling more gear into the woods and really wanted to figure out how hard it could be to film a hunt. Brett gives the 101,201, and 301 level courses on how to capture your hunt. It can be as complicated or simple as you want it to be, but hear about some of his tips and tricks to record that hunt.

Special guests of the week David Brown and Gage Hall come on to discuss their inductions into the O2 Deer Camp. David killed an insanely cool looking whitetail buck on the east side of Ohio, while Gage got it done on his first ever compound kill in Northwest Ohio. Both stories bring to light the beauty of the hunt for these two Ohio Outdoorsmen. Congratulations gentlemen!

Paul has been traveling for work, and didn’t have much to report from the woods. Andrew’s head game continues, this week after missing a doe at 15 yards. This time the only thing injured was Andrew’s ego, so that’s a plus. The biggest highlight of the woods this week was being able to try out First Lite’s new transfer pack. This bag ROCKS! If you are looking, or even if you aren’t looking, for a new bag to take to the whitetail woods, this is the first place to look.

Keep up the good work in the woods and good luck to those heading out this week. COLD weather in the forecast!

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Opening Whitetail Weekend Recap

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Outdoors) — Wed, 28 Sep 2022 09:00:00 +0000

This week Paul and Andrew take time to recap their opening weekend adventures. Paul spent some time with his son on public land. Paul had his first official hunt in the saddle, figured out some of the intricacies of the mobile hunter. No deer down for Paul, but he’s headed in the right direction.

Andrew’s weekend started off slow, but really picked up speed late Saturday afternoon. Hunting an earn a buck property, he had multiple run ins with antlerless deer. One deer is in the freezer, although not the largest deer, it qualifies for helping the deer management program, and the door is open for hunting for antlers on that property. Andrew also discusses his hardship of losing a deer in the field as well. Not an easy discussion, but it is a potential result when you hunt.

The guys will keep grinding, and look forward to hearing more from success stories from around the state.

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First Lite, Best Light w/ Josh Hillyard

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Outdoors) — Wed, 21 Sep 2022 09:00:00 +0000

This week on the Ohio Outdoors podcast, the guys get the chance to sit down with Josh Hillyard of First Lite. It’s not surprise to many of you, that both Paul and Andrew are huge fans of the clothing that First Lite has to offer. Josh gives the background about the company as initially a clothing company for western hunters, and how it has evolved to whitetail, waterfowl, and more. Learn about how to “build a kit” and some of the pieces that each of the guys likes the most.

Around the state, there is a lot of news… but most importantly, DEER SEASON IS HERE!!!

Officially the statewide archery opener is September 24 th . Also around the state, we have more wetland projects being completed, Tree and forest management workshops upcoming, conservation stories, and more. Paul and Andrew were lucky enough to be guests on the Missouri Woods and Water podcast this week, and have been working to get ready for the season opener. Oh yeah, and be sure to join the Pro2 Staff on Patreon! Good luck to everybody that is able to get out this weekend!

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From Ranch Hand to Right Hand Man, Janis Putelis

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Outdoors) — Wed, 14 Sep 2022 09:00:00 +0000

This week the guys had the privilege to talk with Janis Putelis, of MeatEater. Many of you know Janis for his adventures with Steve Rinella and his clever remarks, but it didn’t start at the top. This discussion is more about how Janis got to where he is now. Janis discusses his younger days of working on ranches in Colorado, to time in Alaska, Utah, and eventually Montana.

Paul’s been traveling the world again for work but gearing up for deer season. Andrew was able to take an afternoon in the DSA at KillDeer plains to hang out in the tree. Nothing happening, but it was nice to get back into the woods and work out the kinks.

Deer archery season opens across the entire state of Ohio on September 24. Don’t forget to check out the OHLAP program for new properties across the state. There is a public rule shearing on 9/14/22 at 7pm at the District office at 1500 Dublin Rd Columbus OH. Keep an eye out for EHD as we move closer to the first frost. Also be on the look out for the spotted lantern fly in trees near your home and in the woods. This bug is another invasive one that can cause major damage to our woodlands. Report any findings to the Ohio Department of Agriculture.

Have a great week!!

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Ohio EHD Update with Mike Tonkavich

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Outdoors) — Fri, 9 Sep 2022 09:00:00 +0000

BONUS EPISODE: Not the kind of bonus episode we like to supply you with, but we took a few minutes to talk with Mike Tonkavich from ODNR about the current EHD break out in Ohio. Mike has had experience with this in the past, and gives us a run down of what to look for, how to report issues, and what to expect for the upcoming weeks. Pray for an early frost!

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OHLAP and Timber Ninja

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Outdoors) — Wed, 7 Sep 2022 09:00:00 +0000

We are officially into the 2022-2023 hunting season! Last week we welcomed some small game seasons, doves, and some early waterfowl. This upcoming weekend is the opening of archery deer in the Disease surveillance areas of Hardin, Marion, and Wyandot counties. Paul was able to get out and knock down a couple doves this past week, but had little luck in the waterfowl blind. Andrew’s still prepping for the upcoming season and rehabbing his knee.

The show this week has 2 parts. To start we talk with Dave Kohler of the ODNR Division of Wildlife. Dave has been with the Department for many years and has a lot of knowledge. He shares with us the recap of the 2022 OHLAP program, as well as looking forward to the upcoming season.

After Dave, we have the chance to talk to Jason Redd of Timber Ninja. Timber Ninja is a company that specializes in high quality mobile hunting gear, but the show is more directed at Jason’s love of the outdoors, and some of the adventures he’s been on. Enjoy!

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Deer Podcast OG’s- Dan Johnson and Mark Kenyon

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Outdoors) — Wed, 31 Aug 2022 09:00:00 +0000

When you think outdoors/deer hunting podcasts, a couple of the OG’s, Mark Kenyon and Dan Johnson, sat down with the guys to talk deer hunting. The conversation starts with a little history lesson in the Wired to Hunt legacy, with Dallas and a young Mark. Paul and Andrew then take to the escouting world, and attempt to run down a location with Mark and Dan. Poor Mark and Dan had to work hard to deal with a couple of incompetent hunters. The conversation was a good one with more to come in the future.

Paul and Andrew have had a busy past week. Andrew’s recovering from his knee operation, but back in the saddle soon. Paul is gearing up for his opening days of duck hunting season. Both guys spent some time at Vance’s over the weekend at the Tethrd teach and train event. The event was spectacular and very well done. News around the state covers the new Cadet class, status of Indian Lake’s unwanted vegetation, and a new H2Ohio initiative in Montgomery County. Paul pokes a sleeping bear when he tries to draw out Andrew’s political feelings. Let it be know that this will never become a political show! Enjoy!

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Hanging around with Adrian Wilson of Tethrd

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Outdoors) — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 09:00:00 +0000

The guys were able to take some time to “hang out” with Adrian Wilson from Tethrd. Adrian works within the marketing and sales side of things over at Tethrd. He’s a long time hunter, and genuine good dude. He covers his love of white tails, the basics of saddle hunting, and what to expect in the future.

The boys were on the road this week, up in Waterford Wisconsin to check out a conservation fundraiser held by the folks over at Half Rack. Half rack is a hunting accessory company founded in Wisconsin and based on the 2% for Conservation mentality. The event was a huge success with over $15,000 raised for conservations. Thousands of dollars of raffle prizes, good beer, and a heck of a time hanging out with friends from across the industry. Lots of news around the state, but don’t forget that this weekend August 27 from 10-4 at Vance’s in Hebron is the Tethrd Teach and Train event. If you ever wanted to get the ins and outs of saddle hunting you will have some of the best in the world on hand to give you the run down.

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Down on the Farm with Doug Duren

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Outdoors) — Wed, 17 Aug 2022 09:00:00 +0000

This week the guys are honored to have Mr. Doug Duren on the show. Doug is an experienced land manager from Wisconsin. Doug’s been in the heart of the CWD outbreak in Wisconsin, but has also dedicated a large amount of his time to help teach others about land management. Being a good Midwestern guy, many of Doug’s messages hit home here in Ohio.

Paul and Andrew have been VERY busy getting geared up for the fall. Paul is inching his way up the tree in his saddle as he grows more and more comfortable with the set up. With Andrew as his mentor, he may make it to 12 feet off the ground this fall! Both of the guys met up with the crew from GoWild to do some walleye fishing up on Lake Erie over the past weekend. The trip was great and something that should be on every Ohio Outdoorsmen’s to do list each year! Enjoy the show, and make sure to check out some of the additional lottery hunts that the State of Ohio has opened up!!!

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Vance Outdoors & SPYPOINT Cameras

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Outdoors) — Wed, 10 Aug 2022 09:00:00 +0000

This week on the Ohio Outdoors Podcast, the guys cover a plethora of topics. To start the show off Paul and Andrew discuss the recent lottery hunt drawings. Paul’s streak of good luck continues as he pulls not 1, not 2, but 3 lottery hunts!!! Andrew, not so lucky this time. Such is life. Paul’s getting his new bow (also won in a raffle) ready to roll for bow season. Andrew set some more stands and camera’s also in anticipation of the upcoming season.

The guys took some time to sit down with the voice’s of the Vance’s outdoors podcast, Jordan and Ben, to discuss the company’s history and the Tethrd Teach and Train event happening on August 27th at their Hebron Location. The event will run from 10-4, inside their beautiful store. The event will have personnel from Vance’s and from Tethrd to help answer all of your questions about saddle hunting. The event will include show specials as well as many other opportunities. Put this one on your calendar!

The final part of the show is a discussion with Trent Marsh from Spypoint cameras. Trent runs down the basics of setting cameras, cell cameras, how to get the most from your cameras, and information about the newest unit from Spypoint, the Flex. Trent has been at this game for a long time and brings some great tips and tricks to get the most out of your cameras.

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Tales of an Old Derelict Bow Hunter Part 3

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Outdoors) — Wed, 3 Aug 2022 09:00:00 +0000

The final episode with Dr. Ashby discusses factors 7-12 from his arrow penetration research. The final show will also have some insight from our friend Troy Fowler, the Ranch Fairy. Troy joins the end of the show to give some of his insight as well and discuss the future direction of the Ashby bowhunting Foundation. We hope you found this trilogy interesting, and perhaps will help you to tinker with your arrow set up for the fast approaching whitetail deer season!

Lottery hunt applications are closed, and results should be out in the next week or so. The Deerassic Classic is happening this weekend in Cambridge OH. The state fair continues to roll on into it’s second week. Hunting season is closing in, but don’t forget to get out and take advantage of some of the great fishing, hiking, and other outdoor activities in the great state of Ohio!

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Tales of an Old Derelict Bow Hunter Part 2

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Outdoors) — Wed, 27 Jul 2022 09:00:00 +0000

This week on the Ohio Outdoors podcast, the guys continue their discussion with Dr. Ed Ashby.

Dr. Ashby begins discussing his 12 factors for arrow penetration. The science in this episode is over the hosts heads, but hopefully you can learn a thing or two. A lot of the information presented is common knowledge, but Dr. Ashby puts it all into one list for simplicity. This is part 2 of the series, and will cover the first 6 factors of the list.

Island Paul is back and better than ever. A week of vacation and he’s ready to roll. Both guys have been out tuning arrows and getting things ready. Andrew’s fighting his target panic with a hinge release, but really might just need some Xanax. The hunting season is fast approaching, with just about 60 days left until Deer Archery around the state. The state fair begins this week from July 27- August 7. Lottery hunt applications are due July 31!!!

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Tales of an Old Derelict Bow Hunter

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Outdoors) — Wed, 20 Jul 2022 09:00:00 +0000

This week on the Ohio Outdoors podcast, the guys start the first of their series with Dr. Ed Ashby of the Ashby Bowhunting foundation. Dr. Ashby has spent nearly 30 years researching arrow flight, penetration, and overall physics of what works best in a hunting arrow. From Antelope to Hippos, he’s spent time testing arrow weight, broadhead design, fletching set up and many, many more aspects to arrow design. This episode will cover Dr. Ashby’s background and how he got into the research arrow research.

Island Paul is in full effect this week enjoying some RnR down south. Paul took a fishing trip to Lake Erie last week in Port Clinton and was very successful! Andrew turned a year older, and got himself another (probable) torn meniscus in his “good knee”! YEA to getting old! The archery hike is complete, and congrats to Justin Ross and his crew for a spectacular event!! We are closing in on 2 months to opening day for deer archery season, and even closer to dove season. Hunting season is coming!!!

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KillDeer Plains Wildlife Area and the Ohio Deer Herd

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Outdoors) — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 09:00:00 +0000

This week the guys are joined by a few of the brightest whitetail deer experts in the state of Ohio. Mike Tonkovich, Bob Ford, and Clint Mccoy discuss the state of the deer herd in Ohio, especially focusing in on Killdeer Plains Wildlife area. The guys have a great discussion of everything from how deer herds are counted to what needs to happen to the whitetail deer population to remain stable.

Paul and Andrew took a trip down 71 last weekend to visit our friends at GoWild during the first ever Send it Slam! What an awesome trip and experience. Hats off to everybody at GoWild for putting on a slamming first event. The highlight of the trip goes to Paul, and his ringer bow shooting abilities. Pauls’ shot on an Elk at 130 yards, put him into a drawing for a new bow, and the lucky SOB won! The music, festivities, and shooting were an awesome event for the whole family! On to Archery Hike next weekend!

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Dustin Huff and Moose

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Outdoors) — Wed, 6 Jul 2022 09:00:00 +0000

This week on Ohio’s Outdoor podcast the guys utilize Paul the Promoter’s abilities to set up another live show. This week the guys got to hang out with Dustin Huff, country music star and also the record holder for largest typical whitetail in US history. The guys get the whole story from Dustin as well as a few songs and laughs.

Paul and Andrew are gearing up for Send it Slam and Archery Hike. Lots of arrows flying and cursing. Missed targets, and holes in doors. Ohio’s deer licenses are on sale for 2022-2023 as well as the lottery entries for controlled hunts. Thanks to the Wayne County ODNR officers for their help cleaning up some water ways at Killbuck Marsh!

This is the week people!!! Send it Slam in Louisville thanks to our folks at GoWild!!!

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Scioto Made and Send it Slam

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Outdoors) — Wed, 29 Jun 2022 09:00:00 +0000

This week on the Ohio Outdoors podcast, the guys are ready to Send It with the guys down at GoWild!! Leading up to the first ever Send it Slam, Brayden from GoWild joins us to talk about the event. Lots of good information about the event as well as what to expect. Sure to be a good time!

The meat of todays show comes from a sit down the guys had with Wes Adams from SciotoMade in Columbus Ohio. Wes is an Ohio native that started a store where he designs and produces shirts, hats, wallets, bags, and other unique items. Much of the inspiration behind his products comes from his love of fly fishing and the outdoors. Wes is an avid conservationist and devotes a lot of his time to helping clean up rivers and other outdoor areas.

Your hosts have been busy breaking arrows and trying to figure out how archery works prior to the Send it Slam and Archery Hike. There’s not much more to say about that.

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An Ohio Native, Zach Ferenbaugh

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Outdoors) — Wed, 22 Jun 2022 09:00:00 +0000

This week on the Ohio Outdoors Podcast, the guys sit down with Zach Ferenbaugh from The Hunting Public. Zach was raised in Wapakoneta Ohio, and has taken his love for the outdoors and hunting international. Zach covers the ins and outs of growing up in Neil Armstrong’s shadow, growing into a professional, and now enjoying a career traveling around the country hunting!

Paul and Andrew are busy getting ready for the upcoming archery shoots. Paul’s new arrows arrived as well as his saddle system. Look out deer, the big man is coming for ya this fall!

Dustin Huff coming to the Granville Brewing Company on June 24th!!! Come see the Dustin’s world class deer, drink some good beer, and enjoy some good music!

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Get Those Kids Outside!

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Outdoors) — Wed, 15 Jun 2022 09:00:00 +0000

This week on the Ohio Outdoors Podcast, the guys get to sit down with some of the best the hunting industry has to offer. Mark Kenyon from Wired to Hunt, Cuz Strickland and his grandson Cranky, and Brian and Gage Hall. Covering the gambit of raising kids in the outdoors no matter ages, genders, backgrounds etc. This group really shares what it’s like raising kids outside from the average Ohioan, to some that have been in the industry for a long time. If you have kids, that you want to learn to love the outdoors, this episode is for you.

Paul and Andrew recap the week. Andrew survived the trip to Disney, but his chickens back home weren’t so lucky. Lessons learned about predators is an understatement. Luckily Paul came by and set a trap to bring Justice to the coup raider. Paul’s working with his purple coat mafia on archery skills and fishing. This weekend is Father’s day weekend, so Happy Father’s Day and get out and enjoy free fishing weekend!

Dustin Huff coming to the Granville Brewing Company on June 24th!!! Come see the Dustin’s world class deer, drink some good beer, and enjoy some good music!

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Deer & Country Music

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Outdoors) — Wed, 8 Jun 2022 09:00:00 +0000

Summer has arrived! Turkeys aren’t gobbling, bass are spawning, Bucks are starting to pop that beautiful velvet, the leaves are out and Paul got his first sunburn. Times are good in Ohio! Muntz packed the family up and headed to Disney Land so Paul is flying solo on the intro this week. Lots of cool events coming up in Ohio. Friday June 24th Dustin Huff will join the guys for the second episode of the O2 Summer concert series. Dustin will be singing some songs and talking about his world record Typical Whitetail Buck harvest from 2021. The Deer will also be joining the show. Archery Hike, Send it Slam, Tethrd Teach and Train are all events to look forward to in summer of 2022. Follow the show on Instagram @the.o2.podcast and GoWild at The O2 Podcast. Be sure to check out Instagram for the FREE GIVEAWAY!

Alan Carl is a country singer from Ohio. Alan was an American Idol finalist last year and is one dang good country singer and a passionate Deer hunter. Alan joins the guys for the first live podcast show of the Summer Concert Series. The show went down at the Granville Brewery and Taproom, Thanks to Ross and the crew for allowing us to invade the bar. Music was played, beer was consumed, hunting tales were told all in one glorious night. Alan tells us what it’s like moving to Nashville, hunting big New Jersey Deer, flying to Hollywood for American Idol and the absolute grind musicians go through to make it big. Alan plays some original songs for us and hammers out some classic songs for the crowd. Enjoy the show!

Food Plot 101

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Outdoors) — Wed, 1 Jun 2022 09:00:00 +0000

This week on the Ohio Outdoors Podcast, the guys sit down with Mitchell Shirk, host of the Pennyslvania Woodsman podscast on the Sportsmen’s Empire. Mitchell is a professional agronomist that consults with farmers and growers in PA. He takes his knowledge of growing plants and has become very helpful to hunters around the area to help bring in the big deer. Mitchell is a great resource on the topic and we encourage you to reach out to him and listen in to the Pennyslvania Woodsman podcast!

The guys both spent some time outside over the long weekend. More time with family and friends, but Andrew was able to get out to take the kids fishing for a bit, and Paul was working on circus archery trick shots with the Purple Coat Mafia.

New give away starts this week with our friends at GoWild. 2 VIP tickets to send it slam are up for grabs. 4 ways to enter- 1- Follow us on Instagram 2- Follow us on GoWild 3- Tag us in a post on either platform 4- Share one of our posts on IG. Good Luck!

Thanks again to our veterans and all that have served and continue to serve our great nation!

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Go West Young Man... or Woman

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Outdoors) — Wed, 25 May 2022 09:00:00 +0000

This week on the O2 Podcast, THE Ohio Outdoors podcast, the guys got the chance to pick the brain of Mr. Social Media, Dan Mathews. You have probably seen Dan and his wife tearing it up on Tik Tok and Instagram, but the truth is the guy knows a thing or two about hunting too! He’s spent numerous trips out west, and is the host of the Western Rookie podcast. The guys talk to him about what it takes to get in the game out west. How to find the right over the counter tag, apply for points, etc. If you have any interest in going west, this podcast will be a great start, but be sure to also listen to Dan’s podcast for more information.

Paul and Andrew got the ability to get out to the woods one more time for turkey season, but spent most of the time just walking and enjoying a peaceful spring morning. The woods were full of foliage with little room for seeing or hearing any birds. Next year! Summer is upon us and it’s time to get your honey do lists done, spend that quality family time, and prep for the fall. Have a great Memorial Day weekend, and remember the reason for the cookouts and days off!! Thank you to our Veterans!!!

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Spring Stories with Real life Listeners

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Outdoors) — Wed, 18 May 2022 09:00:00 +0000

This week on the Ohio Outdoors Podcast, Downed turkeys, fish in the cooler, and then Paul and Andrew’s stories of their hunts too!

This week the guys discuss their most recent trips to the woods. Paul had the ability to get down to Kentucky to hunt with Derek from GoWild. Lots of action, a missed shot, and more from down south. Andrew took his spring trip to the woods and spent 3 days at Kill Deer Plains in north central Ohio. Lots of learning in the woods but no birds in the freezer.

Now, for the real outdoorsmen, the guys talk to Gage (13) and his first bird! After an entertaining turkey trot/tackle session, Gage turns it around to get that Tom. Great story of the next generation getting out into the woods by a wonderful mentor in his father, Brian.

Finally, Nick gives us a run-down of his fishing season. Talking bass fishing and being on a real tour with what it takes to fish for more than just leisure.

This week is about the listeners! Thank you all and good luck in the outdoors!

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Building The Perfect Arrow

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Outdoors) — Wed, 11 May 2022 05:00:00 +0000

This week on the O2 Podcast, Ohio’s Outdoor podcast, the guys sit down with Seth and Tyler of Sirius Archery. The guys at Sirius were extremely gracious with their time and expertise. We discuss may different topics from the beginning of Sirius, to the current state, and what to look forward too. Seth talks about the ins and outs of arrow construction, product selection, and all things arrows. Check out more info about Sirius on their website, www.siriusarchery.com Andrew is got a good dose of dumb birds making him look even dumber this week. More details on that hunt next week, and Neander-Paul is out traveling again. Paul also has some stories to report back about some of his recent hunts but we wanted to get that all together in one show. Be on the look out of that one next week. The weather has broken, Redwing black birds are out and about, Spring is Here (FINALLY)!!! Get out and enjoy the great state of Ohio and all it has to offer! Enjoy! Check out timetogowild.com to find out more about Send it Slam on July 9 th !

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Flyfishing 101 with Jacob and Derek from GoWild

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Outdoors) — Wed, 4 May 2022 09:00:00 +0000

This week on the Ohio Outdoor podcast, the guys sit down and with Jacob Knight and Derek Towles from GoWild. Jacob is an experienced flyfisherman (is that a word?) and Derek has learned over the past few years from Jacob. The guys go through the basic gear needed to get into flyfishing. There is a lot involved with getting started but Jacob and Derek break it down to a manageable format.

The guys both got out on the water over the past week. Andrew was able to reel in a few walleye, while Paul was out pick up New York’s saltwater Sheep head…. ? Paul did a little time in the woods, but no birds yet. Across the state and Midwest it seems as though the birds are a bit lagging with the spring. Fingers crossed the heat turns up here soon. Good luck to those out this week!

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Rough Start To Turkey Season

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Outdoors) — Wed, 27 Apr 2022 09:00:00 +0000

This week the guys take a second to just discuss the current situation in the turkey woods. Andrew is 0-1, and Paul is like 0/3, but we aren’t really counting…. Recapping of Paul’s trip to Tennessee, the 7.5 mile hike, beautiful opening weekend, and Paul’s thoughts on the latest edition of the turkey regulations.

No special guests this time, just a couple of average Joe’s discussing what they have seen so far and what to look forward too.

Latest partner for the O2 podcast announced! The guys are PUMPED to be working with the folks at FirstLite. More info to come down the road, but if you haven’t already, check out their line up, at firstlite.com. Have a great week!

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BS Session with the Working Class Bowhunters

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Outdoors) — Wed, 20 Apr 2022 09:00:00 +0000

Curt and Clint of the Working Class Bowhunters were gracious enough to sit down with the guys at the Open Season outdoors show this year. Discussing trade show life, upcoming hunts, Clints ability to talk to the squirrels and more.

Paul is off on another turkey adventure and hoping this time he won’t get disrupted by some drive-by gobbler glancer. Andrew is messing around with arrows, planning for some walleye fishing, and of course the upcoming kick off of the turkey season. Updates to the 2022-2023 hunting regulations are out. Arbor day, Earth day, and warmer weather is ahead. Get out there and enjoy it!

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Ohio’s Upland Bird Specialist with Mark Wiley

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Outdoors) — Wed, 13 Apr 2022 09:00:00 +0000

This week Mark sits down with the guys to talk about the hotly contested topic of nest predation. Although part of the puzzle, Mark explains why it’s not the only part of the puzzle when it comes to managing a healthy turkey population. Focus on habitat and conservation followed by predator management will be the best method to growing a strong turkey population.

The guys were busy at it this week. Andrew’s got his bow restrung, and has been practicing a lot with that. Paul took his nephew out for youth season, and battled the typical public land battles. Heard some birds but no luck.

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Hunting Calls With Josh Carney

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Outdoors) — Wed, 6 Apr 2022 09:00:00 +0000

This week the guys are joined by Josh Carney. Josh is a hoot, and we don’t just mean that in the comedic sense. Josh has an amazing ability to make many different animal calls with just his voice, including an owl. This episode will make your belly hurt from laughter, so get those abs ready for soreness.

Paul has spent sometime hunting in Alabama. No birds on the ground, but good stories, and scary snakes abound. Andrew’s working on his elk call, tic tac toe game, and gearing up for turkey season. April fools joke or actual lottery pull? HPAI, Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza is making noise in the states bird population. All of this and more on this week’s adventure of the O2 Podcast! Enjoy

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A Historical Look at Wild Turkeys and the NWTF

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Outdoors) — Wed, 30 Mar 2022 09:00:00 +0000

This week Fred Bird joins the guys for an indepth talk about turkeys in the US as well as the National Wild Turkey Federation. Fred has been working with the NWTF full time and runs their podcast among many other titles. The conservation success story of the turkey is one that many hunters and outdoorsmen are proud to be apart of and Fred fills in some of the details.

The guys have been doing their best to dodge mother nature’s bullets and get some quality time outdoors. Andrew took the kids to the woods for some more shed hunting, no success, while Paul is fixing his cabinets. BROWNIE POINTS FOR PAUL!!! The state lotteries are due 3/31/22, Walleye fishing looks to be on point for another good year in Lake Erie, Perch to be good in the west, lower on the east and Central, and Paul shares a story of a massive turkey poaching situation from down south. Enjoy!!

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Are you Fit-to-Hunt?

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Outdoors) — Wed, 23 Mar 2022 09:00:00 +0000

Get your tennis shoes and sweat towels ready! The guys take some time to sit down with Jeremy from Fit-to-Hunt to discuss fitness for hunting and overall life. Jeremy’s company specializes in getting you ready for your next hunt whether it’s for Elk, deer, turkeys, you name it.

The guys spent some time down at the Open season show getting geared up for the seasons ahead. Paul’s reconstructing his house, and Andrew is keeping his head above water in the real world. Trying to find time to enjoy the breaks in the spring weather. Hope you are able to get out and enjoy time looking for sheds, scouting for game, and enjoying the spring weather!

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Whitetail Update with NDA & ODW

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Outdoors) — Wed, 16 Mar 2022 09:00:00 +0000

This week, the guys have their longest episode to date. First off we start by talking with Tony from the open season outdoor show. This weekend March 17-20 is the Open Season Outdoor show in Columbus at the Ohio Expo Center. Tony gives a run down of speakers, special guests, vendors and more. Beat that cabin fever and get out to the show!

The main course for this week’s episode is the discussion with Mike Tonkovich and Lindsay Thomas Jr. Mike gives the insight from the Ohio Department of Wildlife and Lindsay gives the perspective from a national level of the current state of whitetail deer around the state and country. The guys cover many topics from harvests numbers, regulations, CWD and more. The CWD talk is a good discussion of different perspectives and thoughts. Bottom line, there is a lot of research still to do.

The guys have just been doing standard Dad stuff. Paul tip toed around Niagara Falls, while Andrew played lumber jack in the yard. Both are gearing up their turkey calls, and pissing their wives off in the process!

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Turkey Calling 101 with Scott Ellis

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Outdoors) — Wed, 9 Mar 2022 10:00:00 +0000

This week Scott Ellis joins the guys to discuss all things Turkey Calling. As we move closer to the kick off on April 23rd, it’s time to get those owl hoots, crow calls, turkey tunes, ready to go. Scott talks about his hunts so far, as well as what he has up ahead. We discuss Paul’s inability to use a mouth call, Andrew’s ability to make noise but it sounds nothing like a turkey, and Scott’s amazing ability to whisper sweet nothings to gobblers across the country.

Paul and Andrew are deep in the throws of life. Paul took the “purple coat Mafia” out for a little adventure over the weekend, while Andrew worked to clean up the yard. Comment periods for the upcoming rules changes are open in Ohio, and the new fishing regulation book is out for 2022-2023.

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Sportsmen's Nation Network B.S. Session

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Outdoors) — Wed, 2 Mar 2022 10:00:00 +0000

This week’s episode is the culmination of a lot of hard work and dedication. Okay, more like the guys took the chance to sit around and shoot the bull with some of our friends around the Sportsmen’s nation. We will learn about how Dan Johnson prepares diligently for turkey season, how Nate uses high tech methods for monitoring deer movement, Parker’s highly sophisticated knowledge of dialects, and how Garrett capitalizes on kid free time, whatever that is . This show was a lot of fun, and probably something we will see again in the future!

Around the state of Ohio, March 1 is the opening for some of the extra spring opportunities. Take a look at the ODNR.gov website for more information. Paul is grinding at the new job and has gone full scale on his turkey obsession. All the calls are out and getting tuned up. Andrew’s been out shed hunting and finding some ancient sheds that may have been from prehistoric deer. It’s possible. Enjoy!

Tick Safety with Expert Dr. Timothy McDermott

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Outdoors) — Wed, 23 Feb 2022 10:00:00 +0000

This week is an important topic for all outdoor enthusiast in Ohio. Andrew was able to sit down and talk with Dr. Timothy McDermott of The Ohio State University, to discuss ticks in Ohio. Over the past couple decades, the number of species of ticks has increased to the current day known number of 5. Just a few years ago it was 1, then 2, and now 5! Each carries slightly different attributes, disease, and issues for outdoorsmen and women, as well as live stock, wildlife, and more.

Paul just got home from his week long trip to Nashville for the National Wild Turkey Federation conference. He recaps some of his favorite parts of the experience including the calling competitions, trade show, and more. While Paul was deep in the turkey life, Andrew continues to try and figure out how to use a mouth call, and patiently waits to get to the woods for some whitetail shed hunting. Have a great week and enjoy!

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Whitetail Shed Heads Steve Sherk Jr

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Outdoors) — Wed, 16 Feb 2022 10:00:00 +0000

This week the guys have the privilege of talking with Steve Sherk Jr. of Sherk’s Guide service. If you are not familiar with Steve, his operation in north central PA, is quite impressive. Years of following massive mountain bucks has given him the knowledge and skill to guide others to hunt these deer. Steve shares with us some of his tips and tactics for finding and utilizing sheds for future hunting seasons.

Paul is gearing up for his first NWTF show. We are excited to hear about that in upcoming episodes. Andrew’s in still mourning the end of deer season, but pulled some stands down, and is looking forward to shed hunting. The guys review Ohio’s 2021-2022 deer harvest numbers, Maple Syrup festivals, Deer hunting rule proposals, and how ice shanties lead to prostitution (because why wouldn’t it?). Enjoy!

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Turkey Tour Part 2 with Dave Owens of the Pinhoti Project

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Outdoors) — Wed, 9 Feb 2022 10:00:00 +0000

The Turkey train is gaining momentum. This week we talk to Dave Owens from the Pinhoti Project. Paul has been amazed by Dave’s work for years, and he finally gets to talk to one of his mentors. Dave is a turkey killing fool from down south. Raised in Georgia, he now resides in Alabama, but hunts 80-90 days a year each spring chasing gobblers.

The guys spent sometime this week at the Great American Outdoor Show as guests in the GoWild booth. The experience was a blast, and they were able to meet members of GoWild, listeners, and new fans. Thanks to everybody that stopped by the booth. Seasons are closed for Deer, ducks, geese, and more. The “slow” time of the year is near, but there is more to look forward too. ODNR added 86 Acres to North Turkeyfoot Wildlife area, and some of our state parks are now named after Bengal Players….? Barf. Enjoy this weeks episode!!!

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Old Dog, New Tricks with Tony Peterson

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Outdoors) — Wed, 2 Feb 2022 10:00:00 +0000

You can’t teach an old dog new tricks, or can you? We’re barkin’ with the BIG DOG himself, Tony Peterson

He’s back!!! Our first repeat guest, none other than the great Tony Peterson. This time Tony is talking pups with us. The holidays have just passed, a lot of people have new dogs that they are ready to start training. Others are planning to use the “off season” for finding that new best friend. Tony covers it all, and we are very grateful for his time and knowledge.

Paul and Andrew have about a million and a half things going on. For one, we are messing around with new equipment. If the audio is off, bear with us, it will get better. A couple guys that grow grass for a living trying to figure out an audio board. That’s comedic gold in itself. The guys are headed to Harrisburg this weekend for the Great American Outdoors Show to hang out with the folks at GoWild, February 5/6 booth # 412. Hope to see you there!

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First Turkey Talk of the Year with Mark Wiley of the Ohio Division of Wildlife

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Outdoors) — Wed, 26 Jan 2022 10:00:00 +0000

Our first turkey talk of 2022 is here! Kicking off the season to start getting you thinking about gobblers is Mark Wiley of the Ohio Division of Wildlife. Mark is Ohio’s Upland Game specialist and spends time with Paul and Andrew discussing the state of the Ohio Turkey. More turkey episodes to come in the near future!

Andrew and Paul spent some time outdoors the past week. Paul went for a stroll in one of the state’s creeks looking for trout. Found the trout, but couldn’t land any of them. Andrew’s trail cam lights up when he leaves the state…. Just like it has that week every year for the past 5 years. Such is life.

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Post Season Bow Maintenance with Mike Debolt of Proformance Archery

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Outdoors) — Wed, 19 Jan 2022 10:00:00 +0000

Andrew’s flying solo on this week’s interview as he sits down with Mike Debolt of Proformance Archery. Mike’s shop is just north of Newark Ohio. Mike has a career’s worth of knowledge in the archery industry and he’s willing to share with us some tips. What we need to know from the ATA show from his perspective, how to put your bow away post deer season, tuning, purchasing, etc. A LOT of information to wrap up the archery season.

Paul is getting old, and crippled. He’s struggling with some back issues but has spent the past week catching up on at home duties. Andrew’s still working on finding a buck, taking down tree sets, and working his culinary skills in his saddle. News from around the state includes reduction in the fall turkey season, additional acres added to Shawnee State Forest, and hunting safety reminders.

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Top 10 New Products From The 2022 Archery Trade Show

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Outdoors) — Wed, 12 Jan 2022 10:00:00 +0000

Big week for the guys. Took a quick run down to Louisville to attend the Archery Trade Association trade show. The event took place over the entire weekend, with a boat load of retailers, manufactures, and industry personalities. We did our best to set up some good interviews for 2022 to bring you more of the content you love.

Our discussion today is with Cameron Stover of Huntinggeardeals.com. Cameron is a GEAR EXPERT. His company works to bring you the best deals on the internet in the gear world, as well as nonpartisan reviews on products. While Andrew and Paul were focusing on the sparkly things on the tradeshow floor, Cameron was actually diving into the newly released products. He gives us his top 10 list of products that were noteworthy from this years show.

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Good Bye 2021, Hello 2022

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Outdoors) — Wed, 5 Jan 2022 10:00:00 +0000

This week on the Ohio Outdoors podcast, no special guests, just Paul and Andrew taking a review of 2021 and a glance at what 2022 looks like. Our FIRST IN PERSON PODCAST!!! Bear with the audio, as we are still learning, but finally got to sit down and have a good ole BS session.

The guys talk about their favorite hunts of 2021, favorite gear of 2021, seasons they are looking forward to in 2022 and more. Paul’s been out in the marsh, Andrew’s been back to the woods and put the finishing touches on his freezer meat from the fall.

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Heritage Habitat and Forestry

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Outdoors) — Thu, 30 Dec 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Slow go on the home front for the guys. Enjoying family time over the past couple weeks. Paul recovering from the CoCo, and Andrew getting his knee back in shape. Looking forward to some outdoor activities in the near future. Pay attention to your regulation books, as some species are going out of season soon. Muzzleloader season for whitetail Deer is January 8-11. Get out there and use those smoke poles to finish off the season!

Today’s discussion is with Anthony of Heritage Habitat and Forestry. Anthony has an extensive background in land management both for wildlife and forestry. Anthony’s company is based in central Ohio, but he travels the state and beyond. A lot of great knowledge of property management and how to help the landowners as well as the wildlife.

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If You Don’t GoWild, You Don’t Know Brad

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Outdoors) — Wed, 22 Dec 2021 10:00:00 +0000

What a week it’s been for the crew, but for some of the wrong reasons. Paul took a trip to the south, his parting gift was a helping of covid. Andrew’s knee is repaired, but now on for a quick recovery. Corey is…. Corey is….. no idea. Around the state, ODW will be hiring 20 wildlife officers, and a lot of the hunting seasons are in full swing.

The heart of the talk is with Brad Luttrell from GoWild. GoWild is an online social commerce platform, that offers some social media aspects, shopping, and connecting all of your hunting needs in one spot. Brad gives us a look into the dark side of social media, and its dark, but also the upside of using different programs like GoWild. We discuss some of the recent topics from a rather loud industry voice. Learn more about GoWild Here

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Buckeye Big Buck Club

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Outdoors) — Wed, 15 Dec 2021 10:00:00 +0000

This week’s episode focuses on the Ohio Buckeye Big Buck Club. Jerry Weingart, the current president of the organization. The club was founded in 1957 to educate the public about trophy white tails in Ohio. Although the club focuses on trophy deer, the idea of conservation of the species is front and center as well. Find more information at www.buckeyebigbuckclub.org

Paul and Andrew are back recording this week to give you the updates on Ohio’s gun week deer harvests, ducks coming in season, and more. Paul has been working the family time on overdrive so that he can play in the marsh in the upcoming weeks. Andrew’s is still searching for the deer with bone protruding from their heads, and Corey is MIA. Thanks for listening!

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Post Gun Season Deer Hunting with Tony Peterson

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Outdoors) — Mon, 6 Dec 2021 10:00:00 +0000

When you get the chance to talk with Tony Peterson, you do it. This week Paul and Andrew got the chance to sit down with Tony Peterson to discuss how to approach deer hunting after the gun season has them rattled. Tony is an absolute wealth of white tail knowledge. We even cover some other thoughts around hunting and being a responsible adult.

The guys give a quick review of their weeks in the woods. Andrew wrecked his truck, but still got out there to take a doe. Paul took a spill in the woods, but found some good spots in the woods. Corey was out in the PA big woods, but saw no deer. He also got some quality tree sleeping in, so perhaps that’s why he saw no deer. Enjoy!

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Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Outdoors) — Wed, 24 Nov 2021 10:00:00 +0000

This week’s episode focuses in on Justin Ross and Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry. This organization works with local deer processors and food banks to help get needy families. Justin goes through the history of the organization, current projects, fundraising, and providing food across Ohio. Take a listen, and if you are able please look up Justin and FHFH online at, www.fhfh.org.

As for the guys, the struggle continues. Paul took his nephew out for youth gun season, but no success. Paul reports concerning numbers, or lack there of, in the woods over the weekend. Andrew, well he continues to battle the physical ability to get a buck on the ground, but it’s becoming a battle between the ears as well. Corey did get out some, no success, but he was proud to tell us about how fashionable he looked in his perfect combination of clothes.

Gun week is next week! Good luck to all Ohio hunters. Be safe, review your regulation books, and share with us your successes!!

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The Ohio Deer Herd with Mike Tonkovich

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Outdoors) — Thu, 18 Nov 2021 10:00:00 +0000

The rut is in full swing, but the boys are swinging and missing. Corey spent an entire day away from his family to see 1 deer every 6.25 hours. Paul and Andrew made a trip to an OHLAP property. Beautiful property, bad hunters. Andrew was able to put some more meat in the freezer with another doe, because you know, who shoots does during the rut??? The expert today, is Mike Tonkovich, of the Ohio Division of Wildlife. Mike has been the state deer biologist for 26 years. The conversation only covers the tip of the ice berg in relation to white tail issues in the state of Ohio. Look for Mike again down the road where we can dive deep in to topics like CWD, Habitat, Herd Management and much more. Enjoy the conversation, and good luck in the woods!

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The Rutting Dan Johnson

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Outdoors) — Wed, 10 Nov 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Things are heating up in the whitetail woods as this podcast was being recorded. Somewhere in the state, a buck was trailing a doe and hopefully it was right under your tree stand. For Corey, Paul, and Andrew, it wasn’t them. The guys share their updates for the week. Corey works the kinks out of his climbing abilities, Paul is chasing birds (surprise), and Andrew spent time chasing birds and deer with no avail. Such is the life of the mediocre hunter.

We were honored to have the one and only, Dan Johnson on the podcast today. Dan recently tagged out on an Iowa GIANT. He shares with the crew tactics that he used to fill that tag, but more importantly looked to the upcoming weeks and what you should be doing to fill your tag. Get out there and enjoy some 02 in the great state of Ohio!

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Flying High with Troy Fowler aka The Ranch Fairy

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Outdoors) — Wed, 3 Nov 2021 09:00:00 +0000

This week the crew discusses their Halloween Adventures, also known as Dad Life. Paul rode a bear, Andrew is a chicken, and Corey just uses his natural fear factor to scare the children. In the whitetail woods, things are heating up but nobody has connected with that buck yet. News around the state is minimal but some small game species will open up on November 5.

If you’ve never heard of the Ranch Fairy, you need to use the google machine and find some of his content. Troy Fowler, aka the Ranch Fairy, joins the guys to discuss some of his content regarding the heavy arrow debate. Troy has a plethora of unique terms that he discusses with the guys, as well as some of the other intricacies to his work. The topic of heavy arrows comes with a DEEP rabbit hole, but it’s an interesting discussion. Hopefully this episode will give you something to think about, and perhaps something to try out next spring. Enjoy!

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Ohio Landowner Hunter Access Partnership

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Outdoors) — Fri, 29 Oct 2021 09:00:00 +0000

Today Paul and Andrew interview David Kohler of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife, to get you all the information you need about the OHLAP program. David covers the benefits to the land owners as well as the hunters. This program is designed to help hunters get access to hunt, and give the land owners a little incentive to share their natural resources with the public. This is an AWESOME explanation of the program!

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In-season Scouting with Parker McDonald

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Outdoors) — Wed, 27 Oct 2021 09:00:00 +0000

This week the guys spend some time talking with Parker McDonald of the Southern Ground Hunting Podcast. Parker is a young, and very successful hunter out of Alabama. The dude knows his stuff and can hunt deer with the best of them. He was gracious enough to give us some insight on how he scouts public land in-season, as well as some of his rather outside the box approaches to getting to the deer.

Parker’s discussion is what matters, but your average Joe hosts are getting in the groove. Old Man Paul turns 39 with a birthday bird. Corey is working on some shoulder rehab while tinkering with new arrow set ups, and Andrew is on the board with his first 2 does of the year. The weather in Ohio is currently wet, but drier cooler skies are on the way. The state has it’s pheasant release’s set, small game just around the corner, and more info on the Land access program.

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Deer Diaries with Mike Rex

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Outdoors) — Wed, 20 Oct 2021 09:00:00 +0000

This week, we are talking the update to the 2022 spring turkey season, upcoming seasons, Muskies and more. Hunting in a thunderstorm? Corey’s still building his fence, and Paul’s impatiently waiting for his newest duck call.

The meat and potatoes comes from our first interview with Mr. Mike Rex. Mike is a legend in Ohio when it comes to harvesting big deer. 20 time qualifier for the Buckeye Big Buck Club amongst other accolades. The time wasn’t long enough, but he brings a lot of knowledge in the short time we had.

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Early Season Hunt Recap

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Outdoors) — Wed, 13 Oct 2021 09:00:00 +0000

This week on Episode 1 of the O2 podcast, the crew got together just to give a quick run down of the Ohio Outdoors. Learn about Paul’s obsession with turkeys and game calls, Andrew’s battle with Mosquitoes and poison ivy, and how Corey got shanked by his uncle with a knife. It’s early October in Ohio, so White tail archery season is in full swing. We have all been out a few times, with no real success, but learning as we go. Andrew’s experimentation with the saddle system is discussed, the pro’s and con’s, and Paul’s hesitation to climb a tree. Weather in Ohio, will it ever get cold? Where is that cold front to get the deer up and moving? Wind direction, how to judge it, weather forecasts reliability, and how important it can be in hunting deer. This podcast is a whirlwind, but covers a variety of topics to get you excited about the hunting and outdoor seasons in Ohio year round.

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Ohio Outdoors Introduction

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Outdoors) — Tue, 12 Oct 2021 18:48:49 +0000

Welcome to the O2 podcast, THE podcast for all of Ohio’s outdoor news and information. Join Corey, Paul, and Andrew on the journey of podcasting about their obsession with the great outdoors in Ohio. In this episode the crew introduces themselves and gives a brief background of how they fell in love with the outdoors. Stay tuned for upcoming episodes with interviews from experts around the country, news relevant to Ohio, and some entertainment along the way too.

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Goodbye Friends

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Huntsman) — Wed, 29 Sep 2021 09:00:00 +0000

This is our final episode. We have enjoyed the journey and have been amazed by all the kind words and the number of people that have reached out to let us know we have had an impact on their lives in some small way. We want to thank you all for tuning in each week over the past 3 years and wish you all lots of success in the upcoming season!

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Where Are The Deer?

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Huntsman) — Wed, 22 Sep 2021 09:00:00 +0000

This week on the show we talked about where to find the deer when they are not where you expected them to be. We talk about common mistakes hunters make when planning where to hunt. We specifically discuss hunting old sign that was made during a different time of year. We also discussed how using summer sightings to determine fall/winter deer stands can often lead to frustration. Another factor that can cause you to not see deer on a stand that is otherwise good is too much human pressure from other hunters or yourself.

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Duck Stamp Artwork

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Outdoors) — Wed, 15 Sep 2021 09:00:00 +0000

This week on the Ohio Huntsman Podcast we discuss the recent changes related to the artwork for the federal duck stamp. The federal duck stamp has provided an enormous amount of conservation dollars for waterfowl habitat and the bulk of that money comes from waterfowl hunters. In order to show appreciation for that contribution, there was a requirement added to the artwork competition. The artwork for the stamp for 2021 had to include a hunting aspect in order to be chosen. This requirement was removed after this year, so we discussed what we thought about the change and also what precedence a change like this could set for future decisions being made. We also discussed if we felt like this was an attempt to further separate hunters from the millions of conservation dollars they raise.

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All Good Things Come To An End

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Huntsman) — Wed, 8 Sep 2021 09:00:00 +0000

This week on the show we announce to our listeners that we have decided to bring an end to the podcast. This journey has been a very rewarding experience for us, but all good things must come to an end. We are no longer able to dedicate the time and energy we feel are required to produce quality content. We have growing families that are and always will be our top priority. We hope to continue to interact with you all and the community we've built through our social media channels. We appreciate each and every listener for giving us an hour of your time once a week. Thank you all and be sure to send us any questions you have for the final Q&A episode!

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Picking An Opening Day Stand Location

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Huntsman) — Wed, 1 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0000

This week on the Ohio Huntsman Podcast we discuss opening day with an emphasis on selecting a stand. We discuss the natural shift that whitetail make in their home range around the same time as Ohio's opening day. We also discuss how the agriculture fields that make up a large portion of the whitetail range are becoming less attractive to deer as they begin to approach harvest season, which can also drastically change deer activity in those areas. Lastly, we discuss how hunter pressure influences deer movement and activity during this time of the season and what suggestions we have to minimize that impact on your local deer herd.

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Trail Camera Tips

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Huntsman) — Wed, 25 Aug 2021 09:00:00 +0000

This week on the Ohio Huntsman Podcast we discuss trail camera tips. Trail cameras have become a favorite part of most hunters' tools kits but how do you get the most out of these valuable scouting tools. We discuss everything from how we use our cameras during the season, how we review photos after season to prepare for next season, how to use cameras to scout for things other than deer, as well as how to keep your cameras in good working order. There are a lot of good tips in this one for anyone that uses trail cameras as a scouting tool so listen and enjoy!

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Getting Ready For Ohio's Fall Hunting Seasons

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Huntsman) — Wed, 18 Aug 2021 09:00:00 +0000

This week on the Ohio Huntsman Podcast we talk about all the things you need to be aware of before fall hunting seasons open here in Ohio. There is a whole list of changes that have taken place from last season that you need to know about in order to stay legal. So we discuss bag limit changes, season dates, certain hunting license prices going down, clarifications that have been issued on previous year changes, and new restrictions around CWD disease surveillance areas in Wyandot, Marion, and Hardin counties. Those are just the highlights and there is plenty more we cover so be sure to listen and share this one with all your hunting buddies.

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What To Do If You Get Lost In Ohio

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Huntsman) — Wed, 11 Aug 2021 09:00:00 +0000

This week on the show we talk about what to do if you get lost in the woods while enjoying the outdoors in Ohio. We talk about various strategies to find your way back to a road if you are lost basically anywhere in Ohio. We also tell a few stories of times we have been lost and how we managed to find our way out.

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How To Find Unpressured Public Land

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Huntsman) — Wed, 4 Aug 2021 09:00:00 +0000

This week on the Ohio Huntsman Podcast we discuss some of the ways we find unpressured public land. I think everyone has pretty much heard the advice to go further than other people or go places most people aren't willing to go. That's good advice, but how do you do that when throughout most of the state you are always within a mile or two of a road? There are some techniques and places that we have found over the years that allow you to get away from other people even though you are never that far from a road. Give the episode a listen and try some of the tips out this fall and let us know how they work for you!

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Ohio B.S. Session

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Huntsman) — Wed, 28 Jul 2021 09:00:00 +0000

This week on the Ohio Huntsman Podcast we had an old fashion BS session. Conversations like these are what gave us the idea to start this whole thing. We love the outdoors and spend a lot of time talking about it, so we decided to record it and share it with you. We covered a wide range of things from a tip on mounting European skull mounts all the way to answering a few questions that Jeff had for the ODNR. We also sprinkled in some family stories and plans we have to get our girls involved in a few hunts this upcoming season.

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Hunter Access Partnership Program

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Outdoors) — Wed, 21 Jul 2021 09:00:00 +0000

This week on the show we discuss a new program being offered by the ODNR to provide access to private lands that have been enrolled in the program. The Ohio Landowner/Hunter Access Partnership program (OLHAP) is being funded through Federal monies awarded to the state through the 2018 Farm Bill. Landowners are compensated based on average enrolled and also the type of land (agriculture vs forest). Landowners are encouraged to contact the ODNR through their website for more information regarding the program. We also give our personal options on the program and if we think it will ultimately be positive or negative for the state's outdoorsman.

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Ohio Outdoor News Update

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Huntsman) — Wed, 14 Jul 2021 09:00:00 +0000

This week on the Ohio Huntsman Podcast we discuss a variety of Ohio outdoors news items as well as some discussion on the Arizona trail camera ban. We discuss the recently announced Ohio lottery hunt opportunities and where to find more information on those. We talk about the unknown bird disease that seems to be impacting songbirds in the area. We also discuss how the ODNR is asking for the public's help in gathering information on turkey and ruffed grouse numbers throughout the state. They are asking us all to report turkey and ruffed grouse sightings through the months of July and August. And we even discuss a 28 year old bald eagle the was recently rehabilitated after sustaining some injuries and released back into the wild here in Ohio! This is a wide-ranging episode so there is bound to be something in here that you'll find interesting!

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Update On CWD In Ohio

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Huntsman) — Wed, 7 Jul 2021 09:00:00 +0000

This week on the show we update the listeners on the status of the new CWD surveillance area in North Central Ohio. The disease surveillance area is made up of Wyandot county as well as portions of Hardin and Marion counties. This new area was created due to 2 wild deer that were harvested and tested positive for CWD during the 2020/2021 whitetail deer season. We also discuss the ending of the previous deer surveillance area in Holmes and Tuscarawas counties due to no additional positive tests during the 3 year surveillance period. Lastly, we discuss some of our personal thoughts on what this means for the future of hunting in Ohio if CWD begins to spread throughout the wild whitetail deer population. Photo Credit: Ohio Division of Wildlife

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Hunting Leases In Ohio

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Huntsman) — Wed, 30 Jun 2021 09:00:00 +0000

This week on the show we discuss hunting leases and how they are impacting the hunting areas around Ohio. We discuss if we think leases are good or bad for hunting. We also discuss if we personally like the idea of hunting leases and why we feel the way we do about them. We then discuss plans to purchase hunting ground and some strategies we plan to use to save money in order to avoid losing hunting land in the future to leases.

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Father's Day 2021

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Huntsman) — Wed, 23 Jun 2021 09:00:00 +0000

This week on the show we do a tribute to all the dad's with a special Father's Day episode. We talk through some of our favorite hunting and fishing memories with our dad. We also tell a few stories about how our outdoor experiences with dad have shaped who we are as hunters. Jason and Jacob also share some experiences they have had with their kids in the outdoors. Our dad sacrificed many hunts to teach us how to hunt and more importantly let us fail in a way that taught us many lessons and for that, we will be forever grateful.

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How To Keep Ticks Off You And Your Family

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Huntsman) — Wed, 16 Jun 2021 09:00:00 +0000

In this episode of the Ohio Huntsman Podcast, Jason & Jeff talk about to keep ticks off you and your family while enjoying time outdoors. They discuss which chemicals are most effective at what concentrations. The difference between tick insecticide products vs tick repellants. Is DEET safe to use on your children? Are other chemicals like permethrin, picaridin, and IR3535 safe to use. As well as some of the potential side effects of the products on the market. While there is no one size fits all solution, hopefully this episode will equip you with the information you need to make the best decision for you and your family.

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Under Rated Over Rated

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Huntsman) — Wed, 9 Jun 2021 09:00:00 +0000

This week on the show we had an old fashion round table discussion of products that we believe are either overrated or the flip side of that and don't get enough attention. The first overrated product was the 450 bushmaster/45-70 Government. Basically, the argument is these larger straight-walled cartridges are just not that superior to the old fashion 12 gauge shotgun and actually can be harmful as they are often "overkill" and cause an enormous amount of damage to the meat and therefore substantial meat loss. The next overrated product was 3.5" shells for both turkey and waterfowl. The argument here is that the added cost along with the added recoil just doesn't give you enough added performance benefit to justify their use. The last overrated product was the 350 legend. The argument here was the opposite of the overkill argument and we just are not sure that the round delivers sufficient ballistics downrange in a real world scenario to justify it's use over other similar rounds. Obviously, we are not against any of these things, as we own and/or use them all. We just feel that all the attention and use they get in the Ohio hunting community exceeds their actual value over other cheaper/more traditional options.

The under rated products included a good knife sharpening system to keep your knives razor-sharp. This makes processing your own game much easier and more enjoyable. Also red dot sights on both turkey and deer guns which allow for very rapid target acquisition which can be very important especially during opening day when the deer are often moving quickly through the cover. The last under rated product was rifled slugs for a shotgun. The ballistics and accuracy you can achieve with these slugs allows use out to well over 100 yards which covers 90% of deer hunters in Ohio. We just feel that with the straight wall cartridge craze, these old reliable slugs are often very overlooked.

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Turkeys and Buying Land

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Huntsman) — Wed, 2 Jun 2021 09:00:00 +0000

This week on the show we discussed some updates on our spring turkey seasons. Jason walked us through his last turkey hunt and Jeff also discussed his latest attempts to bag a spring gobbler. We then discussed the importance of hunting land and specifically access to that land long term. We have seen first hand and heard countless examples of guys who have had access to land on word of mouth or permission and then lose that access to that land. We discussed how important it has become to do whatever you can to acquire land that you own in order to ensure your future hunting and also ensure your family has land to hunt in the future. We also cover that even leased land is not a guarantee that it will always be available for you to lease and that if able you would be better off annual lease money into purchasing your own land.

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What About The Ammo?

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Huntsman) — Wed, 26 May 2021 09:00:00 +0000

This week on the show we discussed the current ammo shortage and the various things that go along with it. We discussed when we think the ammo shortage may finally come to an end and how we think it will change the behaviors of many outdoorsmen. We discuss how the shortage is expected to take longer to recover due to the fact that many gun owners got blindsided and left without ammo and how we are seeing many more people just buying ammo anytime they see it available. We also discussed some of the crazy prices we have seen at local gun stores and gun shows across the area. We also talked about how we feel like the gun shortage has begun to recover due to the fact that there is little to no ammunition available for new gun owners. Additionally, we discussed how we do not think the reloading supplies in stores will be restocked for a long time due to the fact that most of that inventory is primarily made up of excess supplies from the major ammunition manufacturers.

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National Park Bison Removal

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Huntsman) — Wed, 19 May 2021 09:00:00 +0000

This week on the show we discussed the upcoming bison hunt that is occurring on the north rim of Grand Canyon National Park. We discussed why they have decided to hold this "hunt" and why it is actually not being classified as a hunt because hunting is federally prohibited inside the boundaries of National Parks. We also reviewed why they are using this population control method versus relocation of individuals as used in the past. We also reviewed some of the requirements of individuals that are applying and what is expected if they are selected to participate. We then wrapped up the episode by discussing some common hunting terms we have seen or heard and what we thought they meant versus what they actually mean according to Jeff's research. We also covered how these terms or phrases often take on different meanings depending on geographical region.

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Opening Day Of Turkey Season

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Huntsman) — Wed, 12 May 2021 09:00:00 +0000

This week on the show we tell our stories from the 2021 Spring Turkey opening weekend. We took advantage of the earlier start to the spring season and hunted opening day for the first time down at our hunting camp. We recorded the episode inside the cabin for the first time after our opening day hunts. Jeff heard some gobbles and tried his best to get them to close the distance. Jason also had them gobbling first thing and tried to seal the deal and Jacob laid eyes on a mature Tom right off the roost and called it in just like the videos but learned a hard lesson when it reached the edge of his comfortable range.

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Cloning For Conservation

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Huntsman) — Wed, 5 May 2021 09:00:00 +0000

This week on the show our resident wildlife biologist (Jeff) talks about cloning a black-footed ferret and what that means for the future of conservation. The black-footed ferret was thought to be extinct from the wild until a small remaining population was discovered. Scientists were then able to clone a female black-footed ferret using frozen DNA samples in order to add genetic diversity to the remaining population. This potentially can lead to a whole new area and focus in the world of conservation as they would be able to bring animals back from extinction with science. We also spent some time discussing if we thought it would be a good idea to bring extinct animals back onto the landscapes. The age old saying of "just because we can..doesn't necessarily mean we should" applies very well to this topic as many species are extinct because the current landscape is not able to support them any longer or at least not in the capacity that it once did. We also discuss some other species that are currently extinct from our region of the US and what we would like to see done with this species in the future.

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Patterning Your Turkey Shotgun

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Huntsman) — Wed, 28 Apr 2021 09:00:00 +0000

This week on the show we discuss how to pattern a shotgun. Anyone who has ever looked online for tips on patterning a shotgun knows there is varying information depending on where you look. We mainly focused on patterning for turkey season specifically but the same general concepts apply to all shotguns and choke/shell combinations. We discussed what size shot we typically use for turkey hunting and also what the positives and negatives are for each size. We also discussed what distances we typically pattern our guns out to and what our reasoning is for limiting ourselves to those distances. We then discuss what we use for targets and also how many BBs we like to see in the "kill zone" to feel comfortable at a given distance.

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Sourcing Your Own Veggies

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Huntsman) — Wed, 21 Apr 2021 09:00:00 +0000

This week on the show we discuss sourcing your own veggies with different gardening techniques. As we continue to be affected by the pandemic, more people are turning to outdoor activities and also activities that help with food acquisition. Gardens come in various sizes from small hobby gardens all the way to large community gardens, but all gardens are maintained with the same general strategies. Jason and Jeff discuss some of their main successes from previous seasons and what they have learned over the years in order to improve their 2021 gardens. Jeff talks through what he has learned from growing potatoes in a sack instead of planting them underground. Jason discusses his recent successes in growing various types of peppers. We also each discussed our plans for our 2021 gardens and what we plan to try or do differently in order to hopefully increase our yield over previous years.

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2021 Turkey Season Prep

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Huntsman) — Wed, 14 Apr 2021 09:00:00 +0000

This week on the show we talked through our turkey season preparations for the 2021 spring season. Jason discussed how in previous years he has used a very mobile hunting strategy with minimal success and that he plans to change his strategy this year with hopes of seeing more birds. Jacob has never successfully harvested a turkey so he plans to harvest any legal bird using any strategy that is successful. Jeff has had the most success out of the group with spring turkey, so he plans to use the same strategies he has used in the past with hopes of continued success. We also discuss a few small changes to our setups and calls that we are hoping will lead to more birds down.

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Fishing Kayaks

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Huntsman) — Wed, 7 Apr 2021 09:00:00 +0000

This week on the show Jeff discusses his experiences with kayak fishing. We discuss different types of kayaks and the features each has that are good for fishing. Jeff talks about all the factors that went into his decision to purchase each of his kayaks and what features he wishes his kayak had, now that he has been put a few seasons in fishing from it. He also talks about how comfort plays a large role in being successful while fishing from a kayak, as there is much less room to adjust your position inside a small boat. Jeff also discusses how he manages his tackle box and other gear all while attempting to not lose anything into the water. Another consideration that needs to go into the decision to fish from a kayak is the boat traffic on the lake because motorized boats will create waves that can be difficult to navigate while fishing. If you have ever wondered what it is like to fish from a kayak or wanted to hear from someone who has experience doing it, this episode will answer most if not all your questions.

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Possible New Firearms Legislation

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Huntsman) — Wed, 31 Mar 2021 09:00:00 +0000

This week on the show we discussed both HR 8 and HR1446. These proposed bills both have direct impacts on anyone who owns and/or plans to own a firearm. HR 8 is titled "The Bipartisan Background Checks act" and would prohibit a firearm transfer between private parties unless a licensed gun dealer first takes possession of the firearm in order to complete a background check. However, there are exceptions that we cover in detail throughout our conversation that many popular media outlets are not mentioning. HR 1446 is titled "The Enhanced Background Checks Act" and specifically increases the amount of time that an FFL needs to wait before transferring a firearm to an unlicensed person. Currently, if an FFL submits a background check and does not receive a response within 3 days, the dealer is permitted to sell the firearm under a "default proceed" transaction. If this bill passes it will increase that minimum wait time to 10 days, with the hope that the FBI will be able to get more accurate and complete results. However, with all these proposed bills there is a large amount of the information that is misrepresented to align with whatever narrative the source is trying to align with.

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The Outdoor Participation Report

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Huntsman) — Wed, 24 Mar 2021 09:00:00 +0000

This week on the show we discuss the Outdoor Foundation's 2020 outdoor participation report. The report created by the Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) and is published at the end of each calendar year and looks at the total number of Americans that report participating in outdoor activities during the year. The first key finding of the report is that youth participation in outdoor activities continues to decline. This is concerning to us as the future of hunting and fishing is likely to follow the same trend. Another key finding of the report is that the percentage of women participating in outdoor activities continues to grow. Additionally, the report found that nearly half of Americans surveyed did not participate in any outdoor activities. We also discuss how many of the categories of outdoor activities that are growing in popularity are not that different from hunting and why that leads to even more importance being put on how we represent our community in order to appeal to the increasing number of people that may be finding the outdoors for the first time through the pandemic.

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The Next Generation with Matt Butler

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Huntsman) — Wed, 17 Mar 2021 09:00:00 +0000

This week on the show we talked to Matt Butler who is the author of Billy Goes Hunting. This book was written in response to his daughter being bullied at school for his love and passion for the outdoors and hunting. He explains how he, as a special forces officer in the army, ended up becoming a children's book author. We also discussed various strategies on how we think hunter recruitment can be increased. We also discuss how having a desire to be outdoors seems to be something that all kids are born with and then lose based on the environment that they are raised in. He also touches briefly on the struggles he faced in order to get the book published. Lastly, he spends some time discussing his future plans of developing a non-profit organization that specializes in introducing young children from single parents to hunting and then outdoors.

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Should We Be Using Lead?

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Huntsman) — Mon, 15 Mar 2021 16:18:11 +0000

This week on the show we discuss lead ammunition and if we as hunters should be transitioning to ammunition made from safer metals. We cover what impacts lead ammunition may have on the game we are harvesting and also various non-game species that come into contact with the lead. We also discussed differences in performance between lead and non-lead ammunition. Jason shared a story relating to the use of lead ammunition and having to remove components of the ammo from his meat. This leads to concerns of the meat becoming contaminated from prolonged exposure to lead and also concerns regarding the transmission of high lead levels in animals that scavenge the carcasses.

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2021 Deer & Turkey Regulation Changes

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Huntsman) — Wed, 3 Mar 2021 10:00:00 +0000

This week on the show we discuss proposed regulation changes for the 2021-2022 hunting season. One of the major proposed changes for whitetail deer is to allow deer management permits to be used in all counties across the state as opposed to only select counties as the previous regulation allowed. Another proposal relating to whitetail deer is to eliminate the restriction on harvesting does on public land after the beginning of the 7 day firearm season. This will allow hunters to still only harvest one doe on public land; however, they will be permitted to harvest that doe at any time during the season. Turkey regulations are proposed to only allow one turkey to be harvested on public land during the spring season. They are also planning to continue with the earlier starting date for spring turkey, meaning season opens on a Saturday instead of a Monday. We have yet to see how this earlier start will impact harvest numbers, but we are hopeful that it will allow more hunters to have more opportunities at harvesting a spring gobbler. Jeff also briefly touches on a few waterfowl regulation changes including the proposed changes to goose season that will hopefully allow hunters in the southeastern part of the state a better opportunity to harvest snow geese in the latter part of the year.

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Changing The Narrative

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Huntsman) — Wed, 24 Feb 2021 10:00:00 +0000

This week on the show we spent some time discussing recent outdoors stories that have made their way through various news outlets. We talk about how the media tends to report only negative stories and how we as outdoorsmen need to be very aware of how we are perceived by the non-hunting public.

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New Hunting Products for 2021

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Huntsman) — Wed, 17 Feb 2021 10:00:00 +0000

With many of the national trade shows not being held this year we wanted to be sure our listeners were still able to hear about a few cool new products that came out of the trade shows this year. We discussed everything from the new rifle from Savage Arms to the continued growth of 350 Legend and the advancements in ammunition offerings

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Shed Hunting with Blue Clay Kennels

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Huntsman) — Wed, 10 Feb 2021 10:00:00 +0000

This week on the show we had Amy Kuchenbecker from Blue Clay Kennels on to discuss shed hunting dogs. She discusses the growing sport of shed dog competitions and explains what the competitions consist of, We then discussed some techniques that can be used to try and get your own dog to find more sheds.

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Waterfowl Reg Changes & New Outdoor Opportunities in 2021

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Huntsman) — Wed, 3 Feb 2021 10:00:00 +0000

This week on the show we discussed the new waterfowl regulations that include some changes to some season dates, participation requirements, and also increased bag limits. We also discuss some new opportunities to enjoy the outdoors via things like a new boat ramp that recently was opened by the ODNR.

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Have Crossbows Gone Too Far?

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Huntsman) — Wed, 27 Jan 2021 10:00:00 +0000

We are all crossbow users but this week we discuss if modern crossbows are still archery or have they evolved into something else? We discuss some of the new crossbows that have been announced recently and whether they may be a step too far or just new technology that will become the new normal. We also discuss the challenge state game agencies face in deciding what should be allowable hunting equipment. This is a thought-provoking episode, so let us know your thoughts in the comments!

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Ohio Muzzleloader Recap

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Huntsman) — Wed, 20 Jan 2021 10:00:00 +0000

This week we discussed our muzzleloader seasons and focused much of the discussion on our annual muzzleloader hunt at our grandparents' farm. We covered the details of each of the deer drives we executed and what we learned from each of them. We also had the pleasure of bringing a few new faces along for our hunt at the farm, so we discuss how we feel that experience went for them. Jeff also discusses how he was able to salvage our muzzleloader season by harvesting a doe on his property during a last-minute hunt he was able to squeeze in after a birthday party.

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2020 - The Year In Review

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Outdoors) — Wed, 13 Jan 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Every year we do a review of our hunting season and discuss how we feel things went for us individually. This week we share that conversation with the listeners of the podcast. Unless you live in a cave you know the world was hit with a global pandemic that caused many people to change their plans in 2020 and that included some plans relating to our seasons. However, we still managed to get a fair amount of time in the field and even try a few new things. Jeff began his journey into waterfowl hunting with limited success which played a role in his overall season success. Jason had one of his more challenging seasons in recent memory, but definitely learned some valuable lessons along the way. Jacob took advantage of his property to meet some harvest goals he had set to start the season and therefore had a fairly successful season. Overall, 2020 left plenty of room for improvement for all of us but we look forward to using some of the things we learned to have a more successful 2021 season.

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Ohio's Second Rut

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Huntsman) — Wed, 6 Jan 2021 10:00:00 +0000

This week on the show we discuss the "second" rut. This phase of breeding is not nearly as cut and dry as the traditional rut, but still can be a great time to catch mature bucks on their feet during daylight. Biologically this occurs when does that are not bred come back into estrus and/or yearling does what have reached sexual maturity come into estrus.

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CWD Detected In Ohio's Wild Deer Herd

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Huntsman) — Wed, 30 Dec 2020 10:00:00 +0000

Brian Banbury from the ODNR Division Of Wildlife joins us on this episode to provide details about the first wild deer in Ohio to test positive for CWD. We cover where the deer was found. What the ODNR is doing in response to the positive test. What hunters in the surveillance area need to know. As well as how hunters throughout the state can get their deer tested. We will continue to keep you posted as things progress and the ODNR gets more data. Photo Credit: Ohio Division of Wildlife

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Redemption - The 2nd Half Of Gun Season

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Huntsman) — Wed, 23 Dec 2020 10:00:00 +0000

Things turned around pretty dramatically for the second half of Ohio's 2020 week long gun season. Opening day harvest numbers were down pretty significantly but hunters made up for that shortfall during the second half of the season. Deer harvest numbers closed out the week with the total harvest being higher than the previous three year average. Our luck turned around as well with both Jake and Jeff's wife Amber tagging deer! Hopefully everyone throughout the state had a safe and enjoyable gun season.

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Weather Impacts Ohio's 2020 Gun Season

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Huntsman) — Wed, 16 Dec 2020 10:00:00 +0000

This week's show was recorded at our hunting cabin as we spent the first 3 days of Ohio's gun season chasing whitetails in the Wayne National forest. Everyone who hunted the first couple days of the week knows that weather played a large role on success rates this year. We discuss our successes and mostly failures as we tried to navigate one of the most challenging years for weather in recent memory.

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Do Fawns Really Taste Better?

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Huntsman) — Wed, 9 Dec 2020 10:00:00 +0000

This week on the show we tackle the age old question "Does a rutting buck cause the meat to taste bad?". We each go through our theories on why this is believed by many in the whitetail world and what we think contributes to "off" flavors and how to try and prevent or minimize them in your harvest. We also touch on the differences in taste between does vs. bucks and young deer vs old deer. Let us know what you think. Do different deer taste different and if so, what causes it?

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Is Saddle Hunting For Everyone?

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Huntsman) — Wed, 2 Dec 2020 10:00:00 +0000

This week we discussed the hot topic of saddle hunting. Jason bought a saddle for this season and has now had a few weeks to get his feet wet, so we figured it was time he shares his experiences with the listeners. His position on the topic is different than what you might expect with all the recent craze around hunting from a saddle. He also mentions some obstacles he has had to overcome that you definitely don't read about in the magazines.

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Our 2020 Ohio Rutcation

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Huntsman) — Wed, 25 Nov 2020 10:00:00 +0000

On this week's episode we discuss our annual "rutcation" trip down to our cabin in Southern Ohio. The original plan included 5 guys but in line with how this year has gone, nothing went according to plan. However; We still managed to get some good hunts in and have a little success and learn along the way.

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Jeff's First Successful Waterfowl Hunt

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Huntsman) — Wed, 18 Nov 2020 10:00:00 +0000

This week Jeff discusses his first waterfowl hunt. He made the decision last year to get into waterfowl hunting and started collecting the knowledge and resources required to be successful. With Ohio's waterfowl season opening, Jeff finally had an opportunity to put all his hard work and preparation to the test. He walks us through his set up and also what adjustments he had to make on the fly based on what he observed while out in the field.

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More People Using Ohio's Public Lands

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Huntsman) — Wed, 11 Nov 2020 10:00:00 +0000

This week we discuss the multiple uses of our public lands. We foreshadowed this topic in a previous episode when we discussed that the pandemic would increase outdoor activities and the use of our public lands. This has certainly happened and with the opening of various hunting seasons across the state it has now started to cause some tensions between people hunting and people doing other outdoor activities that tend to be bad for a hunting experience. We discuss what we think are some possible solutions to the issue and also how we would handle some of these conflicts that have been occurring between hunters and non-hunters.

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Lessons Learned From A Youth Lottery Hunt

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Huntsman) — Wed, 4 Nov 2020 10:00:00 +0000

This week on the show we talk about Jeff's experience on the lottery hunt his niece was drawn for. He tells us the story of the hunt and what he was able to take away from the experience. We also discuss skills that can't be taught in magazines or in a Youtube video that are important for success in the woods.

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The 2020 Ohio Whitetail Rut

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Huntsman) — Wed, 28 Oct 2020 09:00:00 +0000

This week's show is our take on every deer hunter's favorite time of the year. The Rut!!

We all have talked about the rut over and over and everyone has their own ideas and opinions on it, so we decided to discuss when we think the best 7 days to be in the woods to kill a mature buck during the 2020 rut.

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Invasive Species In Ohio

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Huntsman) — Wed, 21 Oct 2020 09:00:00 +0000

This week on the show we discuss invasive species and their impact on the native species in various ecosystems across Ohio. This conversation was initially focused around the wild hog problem that is quickly spreading across the country and what thoughts/ideas we have to try and slow/control the spread; however, We also discussed various other invasive animal and plant species across various ecosystems around Ohio and our resident biologist (Jeff) clarified the difference between invasive and "non-native" species.

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2020 Regulation Changes

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Huntsman) — Wed, 14 Oct 2020 09:00:00 +0000

With the 2020 season upon us, we thought it would be a good idea to run through the regulation changes for this season as well as some reminders for other things that seem to trip people up every year. We discuss changes to some of the upland bird season dates and bag limits. We discuss the new regulation that allows active duty military and veterans to hunt during the youth waterfowl season. The change that allows you to small game hunt during any of the deer firearm seasons. As well as some reminders on how deer management permits can be used and how to stay legal when bringing deer/elk/moose harvested in another state back into Ohio.

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Q&A Session

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Huntsman) — Wed, 30 Sep 2020 09:00:12 +0000

This week on the show we discuss a few listener submitted questions that have come up recently. We discussed how much land is required to qualify as a landowner in Ohio and therefore use a landowner tag. What time does dove season open in Ohio, sunrise or noon? We also reviewed the laws for hunting with handguns in Ohio and a few other questions as well.

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The New Hunt Fish OH App

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Huntsman) — Wed, 23 Sep 2020 09:00:22 +0000

This week on the show we talked to John Windau from the ODNR about the new smartphone app. He introduces the app and tells us why the ODNR decided to create a smartphone app. We also got the chance to ask him some questions regarding what information the ODNR will have access to from users of the app and how they intend to use it.

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Bands, Tags, & Collars

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Huntsman) — Wed, 16 Sep 2020 09:00:09 +0000

With waterfowl seasons beginning to open up across Ohio; we found it timely to discuss bird bands on this week's episode. We discuss the idea of shooting a banded bird as being a trophy, but harvesting a collared or tagged big game species is thought to be much less desirable. We also discuss a few reasons as to why there is a significant portion of the population that refuses to report the harvest of banded birds. Lastly, we discuss tagged/collared big game animals and how them being tagged can often diminish their "wildness" because you as the hunter are no longer the first human to lay hands on that animal.

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How Much Does It Cost To Get Into Waterfowl Hunting?

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Huntsman) — Wed, 9 Sep 2020 09:00:08 +0000

If you are wondering how much it would cost you to get into waterfowl hunting, then we've got you covered! Jeff is getting started as a new waterfowl hunter this year so we thought it might be helpful to go through what he bought to get started and how much it cost him. We discuss what deer and small game hunting items he was able to repurpose for waterfowl. We run through what decoys and calls he decided to start with as well as how he was able to get deals on some of the items. So if you've been curious about waterfowl hunting, there should be something helpful for you in this one!

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The Murky Waters Of Lottery Hunts

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Huntsman) — Wed, 2 Sep 2020 09:00:13 +0000

This week on the show we venture into the topic of the ODNR lottery hunts. We start the discussion with how the application process works in Ohio. We discuss various tips and tricks that we have discovered over the years that may increase your draw odds. We also discuss the illegal but accepted practice of selling lottery hunts and what we think could be done to try and combat this practice.

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Should You Have To Pay To Play

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Huntsman) — Wed, 26 Aug 2020 09:00:16 +0000

This week's show was a bit of a good old fashion BS session. We start by discussing Jason's scare with the 'rona' then cover a variety of topics including kayak registration, should non-consumptive users have to pay to help support the public resources, 350 legend feeding issues on AR platforms, and Jeff's adventure trying to purchase a duck stamp at his local post office.

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Get Prepared For Early Season Success

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Huntsman) — Wed, 19 Aug 2020 09:00:04 +0000

This week on the show we discuss how to start your hunting season off with a bang. Early season success can often set the table for an overall successful season. We discuss various strategies we plan to use to be successful early in the season hunting not only whitetail, but also dove, waterfowl, and squirrel.

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How Much Does It Cost To Kill A Deer

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Huntsman) — Wed, 12 Aug 2020 18:29:30 +0000

In this week's Ohio Huntsman episode, we tackled the question of how much does it actually cost to harvest a whitetail deer. In a time when "specialty" gear comes with a pretty high price tag, we thought we should remind our listeners just how affordable it is to hunt whitetail. We decided to each develop a list of what we think is required and the corresponding cost associated with it and then compare lists and see how they compared on costs. Let us know if you think you could do it cheaper!

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Lake Erie Walleye with ODNR

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Huntsman) — Wed, 5 Aug 2020 09:00:20 +0000

This week on the podcast we change gears just a little bit and talk with Travis Hartman from the ODNR. He is the Lake Erie Program Administrator stationed at the Sandusky Fish Research Unit. He's responsible for managing the Fisheries Management and Research Program on Lake Erie. We had him on to discuss the status of the Lake Erie walleye fishery. We discuss how the resource is managed between all the states that border Lake Erie and he also explains what leads to a good hatch and why the walleye fishing is currently so good on the lake. He provides a great deal of information that is valuable to everyone from seasoned fishermen to people who don't spend much time on or around the water.

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What New Hunters Need To Know About Pittman Robertson

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Huntsman) — Wed, 29 Jul 2020 09:00:20 +0000

This week on the show we discuss The Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Act (more commonly known as the Pittman-Robertson act). Due to some of the grocery store shortages recently, there might be people deciding to get into hunting or people getting back into hunting. Because of that, we thought it would be a good time to dive into the details of the Pittman-Robertson Act. We discuss the history of the act and how and why it was originated. We also discuss exactly what products are taxed as a result, how the money is distributed, and how the money is allowed to be spent.

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What's Most Important?

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Huntsman) — Wed, 22 Jul 2020 09:00:11 +0000

Anyone who spends much time bowhunting knows how much gear you can accumulate over time. This week we discussed what we each think the most important piece of gear is for a bowhunter is to be successful other than a bow. As you'll hear in the episode there's no "right" answer to this question so we want to hear from you. What do you consider to be the most important piece of hunting gear for a bowhunter?

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Hunting Woodbury Wildlife Area

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Huntsman) — Wed, 15 Jul 2020 09:00:08 +0000

We are trying something different with this episode. This is an interactive map scouting episode where we break down how we would scout and potentially hunt a section of Woodbury Wildlife Area in Coshocton, Ohio. It's interactive because the map images provided at the link below will help you to see what we are referring to in the audio. Woodbury Wildlife Area is interesting because it's old strip mine country, so it offers some very unique topography to funnel deer. So get out your maps and follow along as we break down this area!

You can find map images here... https://www.ohiohuntsman.com/ep-100-hunting-woodbury-wildlife-area

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Ohio's AEP Land & The Great American Outdoors Act

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Huntsman) — Wed, 8 Jul 2020 09:00:03 +0000

This week on the podcast we discuss the Great American Outdoors Act and why this bill is so important to the future of our public lands here in Ohio and across the country. We also give a quick update on the ODNR acquisition of the AEP lands that was announced last year. We also take a little time at the beginning of the episode to catch up on what the three of us have been up to and what projects we've got going on.

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It's A Wild World

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Huntsman) — Wed, 1 Jul 2020 09:00:03 +0000

This week on the show we discuss all the craziness that has happened in the world over the last few months. We discuss how the pandemic has impacted each of us and our families and what we have learned or plan to change in order to be slightly better prepared for similar situations in the future. We also discuss the impact the virus has had on fishing license sales on Ohio and some thoughts on why the sales have been impacted. Lastly, we discussed how we think this will impact people's connection to the natural world and potentially relying less on processed food from a store now that we have been through a situation where there wasn't always food available at the stores.

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Cheap Out Of State Hunts For Ohioans

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Huntsman) — Wed, 24 Jun 2020 09:00:02 +0000

Have you always wanted to try an out of state hunt but didn't know where to start? In this episode, we discuss a couple of options that are close enough to Ohio for a relatively short drive and don't' take a ton of money to pull off. The other cool thing is these aren't your typical whitetail hunt, in fact, we don't have any whitetail hunts on the list. So give it a listen and let us know what you'd add to the list!

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New Species Discovered, Coyote Legislation, and More

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Huntsman) — Wed, 17 Jun 2020 09:00:06 +0000

In this week's episode, we discuss a few different topics related to the outdoors that have recently been in the news here in Ohio. We discuss a recent case involving a high ranking employee at the ODNR and the outcome of the accused wildlife violations. We discuss the recent discovery of a new species of crayfish in Ohio and what that hopefully means for the protection of this newly discovered species. Lastly, we discuss some new proposed legislation around coyote hunting and trapping in Ohio. Photo Credit: Laura Hughes

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Summer Hunting Projects

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Huntsman) — Wed, 10 Jun 2020 09:00:15 +0000

Summer is a great time to do some of those hunting projects to prep for fall. In this episode, we talk about what projects we've got going on and some of our plans for the fall. We are working on treestand maintenance, waterfowl season prep, property management, and more. We'd love to hear what projects you have going on as well, so give the episode a listen and be sure to send us a message with your summer project list!

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Ohio's 2020 Spring Turkey Harvest

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Huntsman) — Wed, 3 Jun 2020 09:00:11 +0000

With turkey season coming to a close across the state, this week we discuss how the season went for us personally and also for Ohio as a whole. We look at the harvest data that was recently provided by the ODNR and compare that information to the previous spring in order to try and paint an accurate picture of how Spring Turkey season was for the majority of hunters. We also give a few personal observations we had during the season while we were chasing gobblers We also discuss Jeff's COVID test experience, which is worth a listen all by itself! Be sure to send us a message and let us know how you did in the turkey woods this year.

Ohio's 2020 Spring Turkey Harvest

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Introducing Kids To The Outdoors

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Huntsman) — Wed, 27 May 2020 08:00:09 +0000

There is nothing more important than sharing our love and passion for the outdoors with the next generation. This week we discuss what we have tried to do to introduce our own children to the outdoors and also why we feel it is so important to introduce children to the outdoors. We also discuss the importance of not setting your expectations too high and keeping their experiences enjoyable. We even mention a few failures we have had despite our best intentions.

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The Story Of Ohio's Native Brook Trout

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Huntsman) — Wed, 20 May 2020 09:00:06 +0000

This week on the show we talk with Curt Wagner from the ODNR Division of Wildlife about Ohio's only native inland trout species. Ohio's Brook Trout was once thought to be completely eradicated by most industry professionals; however, there was a small native population left in Northeast Ohio. We discuss how and where the trout were discovered and also what efforts have been done to attempt to preserve/grow the population and preserve their native habitat. This is a super interesting conversation to learn about a native Ohio fish species that you probably didn't even know existed! Enjoy!

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Our Turkey Weekend

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Huntsman) — Wed, 13 May 2020 08:00:12 +0000

Turkey hunting tends to be very hot or cold for us, so in this episode, you get to hear if turkey season has been hot or cold for us so far. That means this is just a good ol' storytelling episode! We talk through our turkey hunting adventures so far this season, about Jacob & Jeff's turkey hunting weekend in southern Ohio, Jeff's race against the noon season end, and running into other hunters in the turkey woods. If you enjoy sitting around hunting camp telling turkey hunting stories, then you'll enjoy this one!

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Why Wild Game Gets A Bad Rap

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Huntsman) — Wed, 6 May 2020 08:00:03 +0000

This week we discuss why the idea of wild game leaves a literal bad taste in the mouths of non-hunters. We cover our theories on why many people feel that wild game often tastes "Gamey". We discuss things like the importance of cooking it properly due to the decreased fat content and also not comparing it to farm-raised meats. We also share a few of our favorite wild game dishes that we have enjoyed recently!

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Introducing New Shooters

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Huntsman) — Wed, 29 Apr 2020 02:01:10 +0000

Have you ever introduced someone to firearms and more specifically the act of shooting those firearms. There are many misconceptions and misunderstandings that can be present in society today around firearms that can make this task more difficult. This week we discuss how we have had success in introducing members of our families to firearms and also some of our failures along the way. We also discuss the best way to introduce firearms to young children and also how to introduce older children or adults to firearms.

If you are looking for a resource to help explain some of the dangers of firearms to young children, as well as how to stay safe around them, check out this book.

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Toys, Tools, Guns & Rules: A Children's Book About Gun Safety by Julie Golob

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Wild Edibles

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Huntsman) — Tue, 21 Apr 2020 03:32:44 +0000

Many outdoorsmen hit the woods every spring in search of shed antlers from the bucks they spent all fall chasing; however, there are more "treasures" to be found while taking those spring walks through your hunting grounds. In this week's episode, we discuss wild edibles that grow all over our great state. We discuss Morel mushrooms and where we have had success locating them and Jeff also discusses his recent success harvesting ramps on his property and what he has learned along the way that will hopefully lead to more success in the future. Let us know what some of your favorite wild edibles are!

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You Can't Get 'Em From The Couch

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Huntsman) — Wed, 15 Apr 2020 01:25:32 +0000

What do you do when nothing seems to be working? I'm sure we've all been there, you had a great plan figured out and it just falls flat. Nothing is working and you don't even feel like you're in the game. It's hard to sit still, stay focused, and stay out in the woods when you feel like you're wasting your time. In this episode, we discuss tactics to try when nothing else seems to be working. We start with turkey tactics since that's top of mind right now but we also discuss deer hunting. And if you listen all the way to the end, Jeff even throws in a few squirrel hunting and fishing tricks he's used in the past to drum up some action! Hopefully, there's something in here to help you through those slow times because you certainly aren't going to have any luck at home sitting on the couch!

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What's The Best Deer Gun?

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Huntsman) — Wed, 8 Apr 2020 00:35:47 +0000

There are a lot of firearm and caliber choices for deer hunting in Ohio but which one is the best? Like most things, the answer is "it depends". In this episode, we discuss the legal deer hunting calibers and some of the firearm choices you have that shoot those calibers. We discuss the pros and cons of the more common rounds and how we've seen them perform in the past. We also discuss some of the firearm limitations if you choose to go with a rimmed straight-walled cartridge like .45-70 or .44mag as opposed to a rimless cartridge like 450 Bushmaster or 350 Legend. Give the episode a listen and let us know what's your favorite deer hunting caliber/firearm combo?

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Our Favorite Mapping Tools

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Huntsman) — Wed, 1 Apr 2020 01:14:39 +0000

I think most hunters spend a fair bit of time looking at maps, so this week we do a deep dive into the various mapping tools out there. We discuss the free options like google earth and county GIS maps as well as the more premium tailored products out there like onX Maps and Huntstand. We break down how we use each of them, what each tool is good for, and some of the really helpful features. One of the pro tips we discuss is how to find "edge habitat" inside what looks to be a monotonous block of timber before ever putting boots on the ground! We hope you enjoy this one and have fun looking at maps until hunting season rolls back around!

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Finding Public Land In Ohio

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Huntsman) — Wed, 25 Mar 2020 01:06:23 +0000

Have you ever hunted Ohio's public lands? Unless this is your first episode of the podcast you know we spend at least half of our time hunting on public lands. With access to quality private hunting land becoming less and less as more and more private land is being developed or sold we decided to talk about how we find public land spots. We discuss digital mapping tools and how we use them as well as a few other public resources that we have had success with in the past.

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New Hunting Property

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Huntsman) — Wed, 18 Mar 2020 01:38:43 +0000

We as hunters all dream of owning our own hunting property. Jacob and his wife purchased their own little slice of heaven that they plan to raise their family on. In this episode we discuss the layout of the property and what some of the future plans are for some habitat improvements that will benefit both the wildlife and the hunting opportunities on the property.

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Sheds & Turkeys & Scouting, Oh My!

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Huntsman) — Wed, 11 Mar 2020 01:24:30 +0000

What is your cure for "cabin fever" in the spring? With more and more people spending more and more time shed hunting every year to try and recover at least a little part of that buck that eluded you during the season, it creates a new problem of how do you balance turkey scouting/hunting, spring scouting for whitetail, and put enough miles on your boots to recover the often elusive shed antler. This week we discussed how we try to accomplish all these things during limited time in the woods. We discuss the value of using a shed hunting trip to scout for both turkey and whitetails, especially if you hunt either species far away from home or have limited access to the property.

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Splurge or Save on Hunting Gear

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Huntsman) — Wed, 4 Mar 2020 04:00:04 +0000

Which pieces of hunting gear should you splurge for quality and which items can you just buy cheap? We all want our dollar to go as far as possible but sometimes buying cheap just isn't worth the hassle. So on this episode, we break down which items we typically save money on and just buy whatever is cheap and which items we splurge on and get the good stuff!

That being said, everyone has a different tolerance for quality as well as what is important to them. So let us know your thoughts. What that one piece of gear that you refuse to skimp on?

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Q&A with ODNR - Small Game Changes

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Huntsman) — Wed, 26 Feb 2020 00:46:21 +0000

We did a small game changes Q&A session with the ODNR. We had Brian Banbury from the ODNR Division of Wildlife on to give us some insights about why the current proposals were made and to get answers to all the questions you all have been asking us. Topics covered include...

- Why they are proposing to extend the spring turkey season.

- Why they are proposing to allow active-duty military and veterans to hunt during the youth waterfowl season.

- What has been happening to the ruffed grouse and quail populations throughout the state and why they are proposing to lower the bag limits.

- The reasoning behind the proposed coyote changes which have since been pulled out of the list of proposals.

- How and why the Division of Wildlife accepts public input on these changes.

Be sure to share this one with your hunting buddies to help get the information out to everyone in the state!

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How Long Does A Canada Goose Live?

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Huntsman) — Wed, 19 Feb 2020 02:32:49 +0000

Have you ever wondered how long a Canada Goose lives? Did you know that Ohio holds the record for the longest living banded goose? We discuss those topics as well as all things bird banding on this episode with Nathan Stricker from the ODNR. There's something in this one for folks that are new to waterfowl hunting as well as the experienced guys. Give it a listen and let us know what you think the most interesting thing is that Nathan shared during the episode!

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Interesting New Products For Midwest Hunters

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Huntsman) — Wed, 12 Feb 2020 03:00:04 +0000

Interested in cool new hunting products? In this episode, we discuss some of the more interesting products for midwest hunters that came out at the ATA or SHOT shows this winter. We discuss Henry's decision to introduce a tactical line of rifles with their new X series. We also talk about the new Federal FireStick and how it may impact muzzleloader hunting in the future. Also covered are the Kirsch Bloodhound tracking nocks, Shikar climbing sticks, TenPoint Crossbows de-cocking system, and Spypoint cell link (which is a system to turn any trail camera into a cellular camera). We end the show discussing a product that Jeff came across called Scent Relief that we are intrigued by to say the least.

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Ohio's Proposed Small Game Changes

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Huntsman) — Wed, 5 Feb 2020 01:27:29 +0000

In this week's episode, we discuss the proposed small game regulation changes for 2020 in Ohio. The changes include decreasing bag limits on ruffed grouse, eliminating the harvest of Bobwhite quail on the majority of public land, adding 2 additional days to the beginning of the 2021 spring turkey season, changing regulations relating to the hunting and trapping of coyote, and more. We break down each proposed change and give our thoughts, as well as tell you how to effectively relay your thoughts on the proposed changes to the ODNR.

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5 Ways To Keep Your Hunting Permission

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Huntsman) — Fri, 31 Jan 2020 11:35:13 +0000

This week on the podcast we took a little different approach to the topic of "hunting permission". There are plenty of resources available on how to get permission, so we decided to discuss how to keep permission once you have it. Topics covered include respecting the landowner's wishes, leaving the property in better condition than you found it, and understanding the value of the property to the landowner.

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Hunting With Air Rifles

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Huntsman) — Wed, 22 Jan 2020 01:15:47 +0000

This week on the Ohio Huntsman Podcast we discuss hunting with air rifles. We discuss what animals are legal to hunt with air rifles in Ohio and also the ODNR's stance on changing the laws to include turkey and whitetail in the future. This leads us into our personal thoughts on the ethics and efficacy of using an air rifle to harvest big game and where we see them possibly fitting into the existing seasons available to Ohio hunters.

Links to information on the big bore air rifles we discussed during this episode are included below...

https://www.ohiohuntsman.com/ep-75-hunting-with-air-rifles/

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Should Ohio Adopt Purple Paint Laws?

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Huntsman) — Wed, 15 Jan 2020 02:54:05 +0000

In this episode of The Ohio Huntsman Podcast we discuss "Purple Paint" laws and other things related to marking property as "No Trespassing". We discuss what exactly the laws in Ohio state in relation to trespassing and also if we would like to see purple paint laws created for Ohio. Trespass laws play a big role in our outdoor adventures, especially in a state like Ohio where there isn't millions of acres of public land to roam around on. So if you aren't familiar with purple paint laws or how some of the current trespass laws read here in Ohio, then this is a good listen!

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Reflecting On 2019

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Huntsman) — Tue, 7 Jan 2020 03:00:02 +0000

In this episode of the Ohio Huntsman Podcast we take a look back at 2019. We discuss a variety of topics including taking our kids hunting for the first time, our favorite hunts, our favorite new piece of gear, and our favorite non-hunting outdoor memory. We always enjoy taking a look back at our year and hope you all take a chance to reflect as well before setting your sights on whatever adventures 2020 has in store.

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How To Tag An Ohio Muzzleloader Buck

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Huntsman) — Tue, 31 Dec 2019 02:02:06 +0000

In this episode of the Ohio Huntsman Podcast we discuss how to fill your buck tag during the late season in Ohio. We discuss multiple factors that we consider when heading to the stand after the modern firearm seasons have closed. We also discuss some tips and tricks on how to stay warm when the mercury starts to fall. Lastly we talk about a few pieces of equipment that we don't leave home with out during Ohio's muzzleloader season.

All of the links and products mentioned in this episode can be found here...

https://www.ohiohuntsman.com/ep-72-how-to-tag-an-ohio-muzzleloader-buck/

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H2Ohio Conversation Pt. 2

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Huntsman) — Tue, 24 Dec 2019 03:54:17 +0000

This week is part 2 of our H2Ohio conversation and we brought in Scott Butterworth from the ODNR to help give more detail. We discuss more background on the H2Ohio initiative and what the goals of the program are. How the ODNR is planning to restore and expand wetlands that play a big part in controlling nutrient runoff. We discuss how the ODNR is accommodating native fish species with these projects, while working to keep non-native fish out of these wetland areas. We review more details on some of the upcoming projects people should expect to see in the upcoming year.

You can find more details about the H2Ohio initiative at http://h2.ohio.gov/

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H2Ohio Conversation Pt. 1

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Huntsman) — Tue, 17 Dec 2019 05:00:14 +0000

On this weeks episode we discuss the H2Ohio water quality initiative that was recently unveiled by Ohio Governor Mike Dewine. The intent of this initiative is to reduce harmful algal blooms, improve wastewater infrastructure, and reduce lead contamination. We go into detail on a few of the changes that could directly impact the agriculture in Northwest Ohio and in turn lead to a significant decrease in the phosphorus run off that has been shown to be the cause of the toxic algal blooms that have effected the shores of western Lake Erie.

Cooking & Eating Wild Game

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Huntsman) — Tue, 10 Dec 2019 16:44:05 +0000

Since Ohio's gun season just closed, we couldn't think of a better time to discuss cooking and eating wild game! So on this episode of the Ohio Huntsman Podcast, Jason and Jacob discuss some of their favorite ways to prepare venison, wild turkey, squirrels, and doves. We like things that can be quickly thrown together after work, dropped in a slow cooker, or prepped ahead of time so those are the types of recipes we gravitate towards. We discuss resources where you can find good wild game recipes as well as some of our favorite wild game cookbooks. We also discuss some of the cuts that often get left behind like the heart, the liver, and deer ribs. Enjoy!

Links to the cookbooks, resources, and videos we mentioned during the episode can be found at the link below...

https://www.ohiohuntsman.com/ep-69-cooking-eating-wild-game/

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#67 - Jake's 2019 Rut Success!

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Huntsman) — Tue, 26 Nov 2019 05:10:00 +0000

BIG ANNOUNCEMENT! The Ohio Huntsman Podcast has been invited to join the Sportsmen's Nation Podcast Network!

You can find show notes for this episode at the link below...https://www.ohiohuntsman.com/ep-67-jake's-2019-rut-success/

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#66 - Hunting Etiquette

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Huntsman) — Tue, 19 Nov 2019 05:10:00 +0000

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#65 - Jeff "Burp" Grunts A Buck Into Bow Range

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Huntsman) — Tue, 12 Nov 2019 05:10:00 +0000

You can find the photos and links we mentioned in this episode at the link below...https://www.ohiohuntsman.com/ep-65-jeff-burp-grunts-a-buck-into-bow-range/

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#64 - Natural Cover Scent w/ Mark Stukbauer

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Huntsman) — Tue, 5 Nov 2019 05:10:00 +0000

You can find show notes and details for this episode at the link below...https://www.ohiohuntsman.com/ep-64-natural-cover-scent-w-mark-stukbauer/

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#63 - Stories With The Ol' Man

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Huntsman) — Tue, 29 Oct 2019 05:10:00 +0000

You can find show notes at the link below...https://www.ohiohuntsman.com/ep-63-stories-with-the-ol-man/

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#62 - Treestand vs Ground Blind

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Huntsman) — Tue, 22 Oct 2019 05:10:00 +0000

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https://www.ohiohuntsman.com/ep-62-treestand-vs-ground-blind/

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#61 - The Crossbows Impact On Hunting w/ Mike Tonkovich

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Huntsman) — Tue, 15 Oct 2019 05:10:00 +0000

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https://www.ohiohuntsman.com/ep-61-crossbows-impact-on-hunting-with-mike-tonkovich/

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#60 - 2019 Season Predictions w/ Mike Tonkovich-Deer Program Administrator

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Huntsman) — Tue, 8 Oct 2019 05:10:00 +0000

You can find the episode show notes and the written version of the information Mike provided us about the new game check process at the link below.

https://www.ohiohuntsman.com/ep-60-season-predictions-with-mike-tonkovich-deer-program-administrator/

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#59 - How to Hunt Small Game Without Messing Up Your Deer Hunting

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Huntsman) — Tue, 1 Oct 2019 05:10:00 +0000

You can find show notes and more info at the link below...https://www.ohiohuntsman.com/ep-59-how-to-hunt-small-game-without-messing-up-your-deer-hunting/

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#58 - Dove Hunt, Squirrel Hunt, & Listener Q&A

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Huntsman) — Tue, 24 Sep 2019 05:10:00 +0000

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https://www.ohiohuntsman.com/ep-58-dove-hunt-squirrel-hunt-listener-qa/

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#57 - Using Marketing To Increase Outdoors Participation

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Huntsman) — Tue, 17 Sep 2019 05:10:00 +0000

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#56 - 2019 Season Goals

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Huntsman) — Tue, 10 Sep 2019 05:10:00 +0000

This episode is all about our 2019 hunting season goals. You can read more here...https://www.ohiohuntsman.com/ep-56-2019-season-goals/

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#55 - The Complete Guide To Great Taxidermy w/ Kisamore's Back To Nature Taxidermy

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Huntsman) — Tue, 3 Sep 2019 05:10:00 +0000

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https://www.ohiohuntsman.com/ep-55-the-complete-guide-to-great-taxidermy/

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#54 - We Stumbled Into A Big Pile Of Glass

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Huntsman) — Tue, 27 Aug 2019 05:10:00 +0000

On this week's show, we discuss the public land cleanup event we participated in recently. It was a really cool experience, and I'd encourage everyone to participate in events like this if you have the opportunity! You can read more about it at the link below...

https://www.ohiohuntsman.com/leave-our-public-land-better-than-you-found-it!/

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#53 - Protect Hunting with Sportsmen's Alliance

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Huntsman) — Tue, 20 Aug 2019 05:10:00 +0000

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#52 - Coffee & Conservation w/ Hunter's Blend Coffee

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Huntsman) — Tue, 13 Aug 2019 05:10:00 +0000

This week on the show we talk to Mike Swatzentruber from Hunter's Blend Coffee about coffee, conservation, and how your buying decisions can impact conservation. It was a great conversation and we touch on a lot of good stuff in this one, we hope you enjoy!

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#51 - Ohio Deer Tag Prices Are Going Up (Plus Some Podcast Updates!)

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Huntsman) — Tue, 6 Aug 2019 05:10:00 +0000

This week's show starts off with some updates about our new website, then we transition into talking about the new budget for the ODNR and what it's going to mean for those of us who like to hunt and fish. You can read more about it on our website...

www.ohiohuntsman.com/ep-51-ohio-deer-tag-prices-are-going-up/

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#50 - Ohio's Controlled Hunts with John Windau from ODNR

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Huntsman) — Tue, 30 Jul 2019 05:05:00 +0000

This week's episode is all about the controlled hunts Ohio has to offer. To help us with the discussion, we had John Windau from the ODNR Division of Wildlife on to give us the details. You can get more info and find links to the controlled hunts page here:

www.ohiohuntsman.com/ep-50-ohios-controlled-hunts

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#49 - The Houndsmen Of America

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Huntsman) — Tue, 23 Jul 2019 05:05:00 +0000

In this episode, we talk to Delvin Terry of The Houndsmen Of America. We discuss introducing youth to hunting through dogs, hunting rabbits with Beagles, some of the types of hunting dogs, bird hunting with pointers, and more. Enjoy!

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#48 - How Will The Wet Spring Impact Hunting This Fall?

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Huntsman) — Tue, 16 Jul 2019 05:05:00 +0000

On this episode we discuss how the wet spring and flooding we've had this year might impact hunting this fall. There are still crop fields around us that haven't been planted or have large sections with no crops because they got flooded out. Jeff reached out to the Ohio Ag Extension, the local Soil & Water Department, and a few other resources to get some insight into what the farmers are doing and how it might change things up this season as compared to years past. Hopefully you can get some details from this one and maybe help you get into some deer this fall!

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#47 - Hunting With Hawks with Miami Valley Falconry

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Huntsman) — Tue, 9 Jul 2019 05:05:00 +0000

In this episode, we talk with Miami Valley Falconry about hunting with hawks! This is a super interesting conversation and we really enjoyed talking to their team. Their team has decades of experience in falconry and they graciously answered all of our questions! If you've ever been interested in how hawks hunt or how falconry works, then this episode is a must-listen. Topics covered in this episode include...

How to get into falconry
What you can hunt with hawks and other birds of prey
How an actual hunt using falcons works
Does the hawk bring the harvest to you?
Do falconers have to follow the same bag limits and season dates as other hunters?
What you can do to help protect wild birds of prey
And more!...

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#46 - Hunting on a Budget

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Huntsman) — Tue, 2 Jul 2019 05:05:00 +0000

On this episode we talk about getting into hunting or upgrading gear as inexpensively as possible. We are always trying to refine our system and gear to make things easier, more comfortable, or just plain better and that all costs money. So we share our tips on how to upgrade your hunting gear while on a budget.

We also don't want money to be a barrier to entry for new hunters so we share a lot of tips on how to get into hunting with as little money as possible, so be sure to share this one with anybody you know that might be considering getting into hunting.

We hope there are some tips in here that you can use to help you buy hunting gear for less money but I know there are other ways so screenshot this episode, share it to social, and tag us with your favorite money saving tip!

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#45 - Buying a Multi-Owner Hunting Property: Conversation w/ Attorney Ted Gudorf

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Huntsman) — Tue, 25 Jun 2019 05:05:00 +0000

On this episode we talk to an estate planning attorney, Ted Gudorf, J.D., LL.M., about buying hunting property with a group of buddies as well as some of the things to consider when passing down your hunting property to your children. You definitely need to give this one a listen if you are considering buying a piece of property with a couple of your buddies or maybe a couple of your family members. The information Ted shares in the episode could save you a lot of headaches, money, and broken relationships because going into a partnership like this with just a handshake is a recipe for problems. We hope you enjoy this conversation and hopefully it saves you some problems in the future.

A big thank you to Ted for taking time to talk with us. You can check out his law group and the services they offer at their website below.

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#44 - What's Your Grandpa's Old Duck Call Worth?

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Huntsman) — Tue, 18 Jun 2019 05:05:00 +0000

Do you like to collect things? Or maybe you just like the nostalgia of the way things used to be? Either way you are going to enjoy this week's episode! We talked to George Seifert from the WaterfowlHistory Instagram page. George uses his Instagram account to share photos of his hunting collectibles and shares interesting historical information about them that he's learned along the way. Through his collecting journey George has become a waterfowl historian of sorts and has a ton of info to share about old duck calls and hunting memorabilia.We really enjoyed this conversation and learned some interesting facts along the way. Maybe this will inspire you to start a hunting collection of your own and if you ever have questions about an item, send George a message!

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#43 - Happy Father's Day: Father's Day Gift Guide

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Huntsman) — Tue, 11 Jun 2019 05:05:00 +0000

Happy Father's Day! This is our Father's Day episode where we talk about our Dad as well as some of the other father figures in our life and how they've helped us in our hunting journey and helped us become the men we are today. We also talk about some Father’s Day gift ideas, so maybe it’ll give you some ideas for your Dad or maybe you can use this episode to drop some hints to your spouse! We hope you enjoy this episode and have a great Father’s Day!

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#42 - 9th Inning Turkey

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Huntsman) — Tue, 4 Jun 2019 05:05:00 +0000

This week's episode is a BS session between the three of us. Jeff tells the story of his 9th inning turkey and then we discuss topics like hunting non-native species, eating groundhogs, eating raccoons, and how much meat you get from a wild turkey compared to a farm raised turkey. it was a fun conversation and we hope you enjoy the episode!

Here's a link to the episode we did all about turkeys with the Ohio Division of Wildlife that we reference in this episode. #40 - We Talk Turkeys with the Ohio Division of Wildlife

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#41 - 2018-19 Ohio Division of Wildlife Deer Summary

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Huntsman) — Tue, 28 May 2019 05:05:00 +0000

This week's episode is about the recently released Ohio Deer Summary report published by the Ohio Division of Wildlife. There is a ton of good information in this report and I encourage everyone to take the time to read through it. I also realize you are busy, so we go through what we considered to be some of the key takeaways from the report in this episode, sort of a highlight reel. We hope you this conversation and maybe gain some insight into how things might be shaping up for the 2019 deer season.

2018-19 Ohio Deer Summary Report (pdf download)

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#40 - We Talk Turkeys with the Ohio Division of Wildlife

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Huntsman) — Tue, 21 May 2019 05:05:00 +0000

This is a great episode if you are a turkey hunter in Ohio because we talked to Mark Wiley from the Ohio Division of Wildlife all about turkeys. Mark is the wildlife biologist for the Ohio Division of Wildlife that manages Ohio's turkey population, so he's a wealth of information when it comes to turkeys in Ohio. We tried to get answers to all the common Ohio turkey questions, some of which include....

How are Ohio's turkey season dates determined?
Why do legal turkey hunting hours end at noon during the first 2 weeks of season?
Why is there a separate northeast turkey zone in Ohio?
How was the line between the northeast turkey zone and the rest of the state determined?
How does the presence of predators in the area affect gobbling?
Why does Ohio consider any bearded turkey legal instead of any male turkey?
Why is there a spring and fall turkey season?

We learned a lot during this episode and we hope you all get something out of it. Mark even shares a little known fact that contributed to 2018 being a good year for turkey hunters in Ohio. We hope you enjoy this episode and want to thank Mark for taking time to talk to us!

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#39 - Favorite Stories Revisited

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Huntsman) — Wed, 15 May 2019 00:48:39 +0000

We have grown a lot recently so we are revisiting our favorite stories episode as a way for our new followers to hopefully get to know us and our personalities a little better. Reminiscing on hunting stories is always good for a laugh and this is no exception, so we hope you enjoy!

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#38 - Jeff Got A Turkey!

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Huntsman) — Tue, 7 May 2019 05:05:00 +0000

This episode is all about our weekend turkey hunting trip down to southeast Ohio and as you've probably seen by now, Jeff got a turkey!

We talk about the turkey action we were seeing, hunting in the rain, and finding some morels! It's basically all about spending time in the woods in the spring. Most importantly you get to hear the full story of Jeff's 2019 spring turkey! We hope you enjoy and are having some luck in the turkey woods.

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#37 - 2019 Shed Hunting & Turkey Scouting Trip

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Huntsman) — Tue, 30 Apr 2019 05:05:00 +0000

This week we talk about Jacob and Jeff’s shed hunting and turkey scouting trip down to southeast Ohio. We also discuss a few other current events like Ohio’s youth turkey season harvest numbers and our thoughts on Pennsylvania moving the start of their firearms season to a Saturday instead of the traditional Monday opener.

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#36 - Our Wives Tell All: Balancing Family Time and Hunting

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Huntsman) — Tue, 23 Apr 2019 05:05:00 +0000

This week we talk to the our wives about balancing family time with hunting time. We had a ton of fun recording this one and laugh a lot throughout the episode. We talk about...

Some of the struggles we've had along the way.
Some of the things we've implemented to help us get enough hunting time while still having lots of family time.
Jeff taking his wife hunting for the first time.
Jason's wife catching him butchering a deer hind quarter on their kitchen counter.
and if our wives knew what they were signing up for when they said "I do"

We hope you enjoy this one and would love to hear some of thing things all of you use or have implemented to balance hunting time with family time.

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#35 - Elk In Ohio with The Ohio Elk Hunting Community

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Huntsman) — Tue, 16 Apr 2019 05:05:00 +0000

This week we talk to Seth Leech from the Ohio Elk Hunting Community about bringing elk back to Ohio! We talk about where things are in the process, what the feasibility study showed regarding how many elk the state can support, what are some of the current roadblocks, and what people can do to help bring elk back to Ohio. It was a great conversation and we really enjoyed talking to Seth and hope to see elk roaming the state in the future.

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#34 - Dad, Can We Go Outside?

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Huntsman) — Tue, 9 Apr 2019 05:05:00 +0000

This week we discuss raising kids in the outdoors and how our perceptions of hunting, public lands, and quality family time outdoors has changed since having kids. We talk about some of the things we are trying to do to make sure our kids grow up to enjoy hunting and the outdoors. With kids there are always some funny stories and you better not forget tissues when you go out in the cold with kids, so hopefully this is entertaining and informative!

Whether you're currently raising kids or are already done raising your kids and are maybe working on grandkids, let us know what you are doing to help guide them down a path that leads them to enjoying the outdoors! We'll share some of our favorite suggestions on an upcoming episode!

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#33 - Public Lands with Ohio Backcountry Hunters & Anglers

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Huntsman) — Tue, 2 Apr 2019 05:05:00 +0000

On this episode we talk to Tony Ruffing and Jon Ingram from the Ohio Chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers. We discuss some of the cool projects the Ohio Chapter of BHA has been working on recently, the current state of affairs regarding Ohio's AEP lands, what you can do to help ensure AEP stays publicly accessible, as well as Governor DeWine's proposed budget and what it would mean for conservation and public lands in Ohio. We really enjoyed this conversation and learned a lot and hope you will too!

For those that aren't familiar with BHA, they are the fastest growing conservation organization in the United States. They are a non-profit organization that fights to protect and preserve America's public lands and waters, this includes keeping public land public, increasing access opportunities, and working to increase the amount of public land available. Public land is very important in Ohio because less than 4% of Ohio is publicly accessible so we need to work hard to protect what we have!

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#32 - Our Turkey Hunting Gear

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Huntsman) — Tue, 26 Mar 2019 05:21:00 +0000

To continue the turkey talk from last week as we get closer to turkey season opening here in Ohio we decided to talk about turkey hunting gear. We discuss what we take with us in the woods when chasing turkeys, what we don't bother with, and we even discuss a few items that your average turkey hunter might not carry but could be helpful to you this spring. We hope you enjoy and maybe gets you thinking about your gear and getting it ready for season to start!

Here are links to some of the gear items we discuss in the show.

Flextone FG-TURK-00058 Thunder Cut'N

Flextone Thunder Cluck-N-Purr Gen2 Call

MONTANA DECOY: Miss Purr-FECT

MONTANA DECOY Jake Purr-FECT

MOJO Outdoors Tail Chaser Max Turkey Hunting Decoy (For turkey reaping)

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#31 - Turkey Hunting with Josh Grossenbacher

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Huntsman) — Tue, 19 Mar 2019 05:05:00 +0000

On this week's show we talk with Josh Grossenbacher about turkey hunting! Josh has won many turkey calling championships including the 2015 World Turkey Calling Championship, 2017 Grand National Head to Head Championship, and multiple state calling championships! Needless to say, Josh speaks turkey and this will be his 25 year chasing spring turkeys. Josh is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to turkey hunting and turkey calling and we really enjoyed talking with him and learned a lot! Enjoy!

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#30 - What Are Your Thoughts: Discussion On Current Events

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Huntsman) — Tue, 12 Mar 2019 05:10:00 +0000

This week we talk about a few current events in the hunting world. We discuss the woman that got kicked off Tinder for the hunting pictures in her profile. Do you have a duty to notify people you are serving them venison or any wild game before serving it to them? We also discuss the bounty on coyotes currently being proposed in South Carolina. This is a really interesting conversation with a wide range of topics. What are your thoughts on any of the topics we discussed in this episode?

Coyote America: A Natural and Supernatural History by Dan Flores

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#29 - Monster Whitetail Grub

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Huntsman) — Tue, 5 Mar 2019 05:05:00 +0000

On today's episode we talk to the owner of Monster Whitetail Grub. We talk about his feed, what makes it different from other feed products on the market, the type of ingredients he uses, and how he started the business. SPOILER ALERT, he's offering a discount to Ohio Huntsman listeners so be sure to listen to figure out how to use the discount!

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#28 - 2019 Proposed Regulation Changes

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Huntsman) — Tue, 26 Feb 2019 05:05:00 +0000

On this weeks show we discuss the proposed changes to the hunting regulations for the 2019-2020 season.

If you haven't seen the proposed changes, you can read them here... 2019-2020 Proposed Changes

We mainly focus on the proposed changes to allow multi-year and lifetime hunting licenses to be good even if you move away and are no longer a resident, the proposal to allow the use of an electronic deer tag, as well as some of the other terminology changes and season dates.

If you want to submit a comment to the ODNR about the proposed changes, you can attend the open house events they are hosting on March 2nd all across the state or submit your comments through their online form. You can find details for both of these at the links below.

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#27 - Ohio Shed Hunting Season

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Huntsman) — Tue, 19 Feb 2019 05:30:00 +0000

It's that time of year, shed hunting season!! On this episode we talk about everything shed hunting, when to start looking for sheds, where to find shed antlers, weather conditions that are best for finding sheds, and more. We really enjoy getting out there and looking for sheds and it's a great way to get your family outside with you, so get out there and enjoy!

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#26 - Bag Limits & Harvest Numbers w/ Mike Tonkovich

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Huntsman) — Tue, 12 Feb 2019 05:00:00 +0000

We had Mike Tonkovich back on the show this week! Mike is the Deer Program Administrator for the state of Ohio and he is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to deer and deer hunting in Ohio. Some of the topics we covered in this one are

If Ohio goes to deer management units (DMU) instead of managing by counties, will tags be good in all management units?

Ohio going to a lottery style tag allocation instead of using bag limits to control the number of deer taken.

Why did Ohio start using the electronic deer check system instead of the physical check stations?

Has there been an increase in poaching or unreported deer harvest since going to the electronic deer check system?

How many people in Ohio actually utilize the statewide bag limit of 6 deer? How many people take 3 or more deer in a season?

If you didn't hear our last episode with Mike you might want to start with that episode because this conversation is a bit of a continuation of that conversation

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#25 - SHOT Show 2019

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Huntsman) — Tue, 5 Feb 2019 06:30:00 +0000

SHOT Show 2019 just ended and we thought it would be a good opportunity to talk about some of the new hunting items that were released that might be useful for fellow Ohio hunters! We talk about the new straight walled 350 Legend cartridge from Winchester, the 350 legend rifle offerings from Winchester and CMMG, Federal's new 1-3/4" shorty shotshells, Mossberg's Patriot Predator rifle in 450 Bushmaster, Primos Surround View Stakeout Blind, and more! What were some of your favorite new products from SHOT show this year?

Winchester 350 Legend Straight Walled Rifle Ammunition

CMMG AR Style Rifle in 350 Legend

Federal Premium Shorty Shotshells

Mossberg Patriot Predator Rifle in 450 Bushmaster

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#24 - 2018 Season Review

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Huntsman) — Tue, 29 Jan 2019 06:00:00 +0000

This week we review our 2018 seasons. We discuss what went right, what went wrong, and what we are going to tweak for next year. We talk about some new recipes we tried, how some of our new gear performed, and what we are excited for in 2019!

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#23 - Listener Question: Hunting Small Properties

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Huntsman) — Tue, 22 Jan 2019 05:00:00 +0000

This week we answer a listener submitted question about hunting small properties. More specifically, how to keep a deer from running off your property and onto a non-cooperative neighbors property after the shot. We discuss shot placement for stopping a deer in its tracks, which caliber would be ideal, how to keep noise down to avoid bothering nearby neighbors, and more! We enjoyed discussing this one because of all the different points to consider and hopefully there will be something helpful in there if you find yourself in a similar situation. Enjoy!

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#22 - Interview w/ Ohio's Deer Program Administrator: Muzzleloader Season & Harvest Numbers

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Huntsman) — Tue, 15 Jan 2019 05:00:00 +0000

We talk with Ohio's Deer Program Administrator, Mike Tonkovich, about muzzleloader season. We cover everything from harvest numbers, why muzzleloader season is in January, why they added the antlerless harvest restrictions on public land, and the potential of moving to management units based on habitat instead of by county lines.

We really appreciate Mike coming on the podcast to speak with us and look forward to doing more. Let us know what topics you'd like us to cover with him in the future!

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#21 - 228" Ohio Buck Poached

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Huntsman) — Tue, 8 Jan 2019 05:00:00 +0000

On this episode we talk about the 228" Ohio buck that was poached in Coshocton County. We cover topics like how the fines are determined in cases like this, the severity of Ohio laws, what to do if you are aware of or suspect poaching, and how poaching affects the non-hunting public's perception of law abiding hunters. Lots of interesting and thought provoking conversation in this one, enjoy!

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#20 - Time to break out the ol' smoke pole

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Huntsman) — Tue, 1 Jan 2019 04:05:00 +0000

Happy New Year! This week we talk about muzzleloader hunting! We cover muzzleloading tips and tricks, what we enjoy about hunting with a muzzleloader, and the bullet & sabot setup that we use to save a ton of money! We hope you enjoy it and good luck and stay safe out there if you take the ol' smoke pole out in the woods!

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#19 - Some Of Our Favorite Stories

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Huntsman) — Tue, 25 Dec 2018 04:05:00 +0000

This is a fun one! We sat around and told some of our favorite stories from the past. This is how a lot of our family gatherings go, lots of "remember the time..." or "can you believe the time when..." Hopefully you all find this one entertaining and we'd love to hear some of your favorite stories!

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#18 - Hunting Late Season

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Huntsman) — Tue, 18 Dec 2018 04:05:00 +0000

This week we talk about late season hunting tactics. We cover things like how to locate deer, late season food sources, staying concealed once all the leaves are gone, and how deer respond to hunting pressure as you get later in the season.

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#17 - How To Stay Warm

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Huntsman) — Tue, 11 Dec 2018 04:05:00 +0000

This week we talk about how to stay warm while hunting in cold weather. We go into depth on how to keep your hands and feet warm as well as general tips. We cover this one pretty thoroughly so I'm sure there's something helpful in there for everyone! Let us know on Facebook and Instagram what tricks you us to stay warm during late season hunts.

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#16 - Stories From Deer Camp

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Huntsman) — Tue, 4 Dec 2018 04:05:00 +0000

This week we tell stories from deer camp during the week long gun season here in Ohio. We talk about what we'd been seeing, some of our hunting success, and a few other interesting stories along the way, hope you like it! There's also still time to enter our trail camera giveaway and buy one of our Ohio Huntsman Eat Local shirts!

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#15 - Ohio Deer Harvest - 11/13/18

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Huntsman) — Tue, 27 Nov 2018 04:05:00 +0000

This week we talk about the Ohio deer harvest numbers through week 7 of the season. We talk about how the new public land restrictions seem to have affected harvest numbers, how buck harvest goes way up as the rut ramps up, year to year trends we are seeing, how this years numbers compare to last year, and more!

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#14 - What is a Deer Drive?

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Huntsman) — Tue, 20 Nov 2018 04:05:00 +0000

This week we talk about deer drives, what is a deer drive, how to do a deer drive, how to put the wind in your favor, how to use terrain and topography in your favor, and how to do this all safely! If you never tried a deer drive, give this episode a listen and give it a try, it's a great way to turn a typically solitary activity and turn it into a group activity.

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#13 - 2018 Rut Vacation

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Huntsman) — Tue, 13 Nov 2018 04:05:00 +0000

This week we take you through the successes and failures of our 2018 rut vacation down at our cabin near the Wayne National Forest! It's always a good time down there in hill country!

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#12 - Let's Talk About The Rut!

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Huntsman) — Tue, 6 Nov 2018 04:05:00 +0000

This week on the Ohio Huntsman Podcast we talk about the Ohio whitetail rut. It's that magical time of year that deer hunters wait for. It's like the Superbowl and Christmas all in one!

We cover everything from tactics, where to setup, calling strategies, timing of the rut, interesting stories and experiences we've had while hunting the rut.

Hopefully you're hunting but maybe you can find time while driving to your hunting property to give this one a listen. Some of the tips in here might just help you bag that buck!

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#11 - 5 Hunting Laws You Might Be Breaking

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Huntsman) — Tue, 30 Oct 2018 04:05:00 +0000

This week on the Ohio Huntsman Podcast we talk about 5 laws you might be unintentionally breaking while hunting. It's important to know that not all the hunting laws are in the regulations book they give you when you buy your hunting license. Hope you find this one helpful!

Here is the link to the part of the Ohio Administrative Code where all of the laws in this episode came from.

http://codes.ohio.gov/oac/1501:31-15-11v1

#1 - 1501:31-15-11 (C)(2)(h)

#2 - 1501:31-15-11 (E)(2)

#3 - 1501:31-15-11 (D)(11)

#4 - 1501:31-15-11 (F)(14)

#5 - 1501:31-15-11 (D)(6)

Bonus - 1501:31-15-11 (F)(26)

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#10 - Learn To Hunt: A Beginner's Guide To Hunting

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Huntsman) — Tue, 23 Oct 2018 04:05:00 +0000

This week on the Ohio Huntsman Podcast we discuss how to get started in hunting. We do our best to keep the conversation very basic in order to appeal to brand new outdoorsman; however, if you are an experienced hunter we hope you will be able to use this as a tool to help introduce someone new to the outdoors.

The Complete Guide to Hunting, Butchering, and Cooking Wild Game: Volume 1: Big Game by Steve Rinella

https://amzn.to/2R7pSJ8

The Complete Guide to Hunting, Butchering, and Cooking Wild Game: Volume 2: Small Game and Fowl by Steve Rinella

https://amzn.to/2ys8ojJ

Ohio DNR - Hunting for Beginners

http://bit.ly/2EEPlIN_ODNRhuntingforbeginners

Modern Carnivore

https://www.modcarn.com/

Modern Carnivore - Buffalo Style Squirrel Legs

https://www.modcarn.com/squirrel-legs-buffalo-style-recipe/

Modern Carnivore - Awaken the Hunter Within

https://www.modcarn.com/awaken-the-hunter-within-film/

Hank Shaw's Website: Hunter, Angler, Gardener, Cook

https://honest-food.net/

Hank Shaw: Buck, Buck, Moose

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#9 - Our Favorite Gear, New or DIY Gear, & Gear Under $10

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Huntsman) — Tue, 16 Oct 2018 04:05:00 +0000

On this week’s episode we discuss our favorite gear! Since hunters tend to be very polarized on their gear, we decided to avoid the “required” gear (ex: Firearms, Bows, Tree Stands, etc.) and focus on the gear we don’t leave home without, any new/DIY gear we are trying this season, and favorite piece of gear UNDER $10.

Check out the Legendary Whitetails Hunt On Us License Giveback! http://bit.ly/2El7Txm_huntonus

Here are links to most of the products we discuss on today’s show.

Disclosure: Some links below are affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, we earn commission from qualifying purchases. This helps support the show.

Favorites

Hand Muffs - https://amzn.to/2yFnG3UDoe Bleat Can Call - Jeff's Favorite! - https://amzn.to/2NFHqKcHunter Safety System Lifeline - https://amzn.to/2RTsPhUMuddy Ultra Tree Seat - https://amzn.to/2MXyL5wSummit Stump - https://amzn.to/2xJTSD7

DIY

1" Tubular Nylon Webbing - https://amzn.to/2CeriNO

Under $10

Tink's Pocket Shot - https://amzn.to/2CHib9zTouch Sensitive Pen - https://amzn.to/2ROIQ8v

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#8 - Ohio Bears

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Huntsman) — Tue, 9 Oct 2018 04:05:00 +0000

On this week's episode we talk about bears in Ohio! We discuss the number of bears currently in Ohio, when we think they'll be opening a season here, the potential for Ohio to become a trophy bear state, and our thoughts around opening a lottery for a very limited number of tags to hunt the current Ohio bear population.

Here's a link to the video of the bear we mentioned during the show, it's good for a laugh!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8kjY9sKdHlY

#7 - How to Hunt Deer: Tips, Tactics, & Strategy

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Huntsman) — Tue, 2 Oct 2018 04:05:00 +0000

This week on the Ohio Huntsman Podcast we discuss various hunting strategies associated with each “phase” of the whitetail season. We discuss what the whitetails primary focus is during each time of year which will allow you as a hunter to give yourself the best opportunity to not only see deer, but hopefully successfully fill your tag.

#6 - 2018 Season Goals

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Huntsman) — Tue, 25 Sep 2018 04:05:00 +0000

This week on the Ohio Huntsman Podcast we discuss our goals for the 2018 hunting season, We’ve got a lot of goals for the season, everything from Jeff wanting to finish the Ohio Squirrel Grand Slam to Jason wanting to trying deer heart for the first time, so follow along throughout the season to see how well we’re able to achieve them!

#5 - Champaign County Whitetails Unlimited FREE Youth Pheasant Hunt

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Huntsman) — Tue, 18 Sep 2018 11:03:00 +0000

This week’s episode of the Ohio Huntsman Podcast is a special one, as we change up the format slightly and interview our first guest on the show. We talk to Keith McNutt from Champaign County Whitetails Unlimited Chapter regarding a pheasant hunt that they put on for the youth in the area. The details of the hunt can be found in the interview; however, if you miss anything they are also available through the Champaign County Whitetails Unlimited Facebook page. Keith also discusses a special hunt they are providing for a Logan County veteran that is also being provided by the Champaign County Whitetails Unlimited Chapter.

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#4 - 2018 Public Land Regulation Changes

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Huntsman) — Tue, 11 Sep 2018 04:02:00 +0000

This week on the Ohio Huntsman Podcast we discuss the new bag limits on the majority of public land in the state of Ohio. This is a very important topic for the public land deer hunter as it drastically decreases the number of antlerless deer that can be harvested on public land and also restricts the dates of harvest for antlerless deer.

ODNR Hotline - 1-800-wildlife (1-800-945-3543)

Here is the list of the public lands where the new one doe regulation applies.

State-Owned or Administered Lands Designated as Public Hunting Areas

Public Lands Impacted by New Regulations

#3 - Theory of Coyote Impact on Ohio Deer

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Huntsman) — Tue, 4 Sep 2018 03:58:00 +0000

This week on the Ohio Huntsman Podcast we did something a little different. Jeff presented a surprise theory to us and we discussed and debated the point of that theory. It led to a very interesting conversation about coyotes in Ohio, re-populating deer in the state, rut timing, and more, I think you’ll enjoy it!

If after listening to the show you are interested in learning more about the history of coyotes in The United States and their spread across the country, I highly recommend Coyote America by Dan Flores.

Coyote America by Dan Flores

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#2 - New Ohio CWD Regulations

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Huntsman) — Tue, 4 Sep 2018 03:56:00 +0000

This week on the Ohio Huntsman Podcast we discuss the new ODNR CWD Regulations which include restrictions on bringing deer back into the state from out of state hunts and a new disease surveillance area (DSA) in Holmes County.

You can find more information on all wildlife diseases here...

http://wildlife.ohiodnr.gov/species-and-habitats/diseases-in-wildlife

Here's the link to the restrictions on bringing deer back into the state from out of state hunts...

http://bit.ly/2LP2woT_CWD_Regs

Here's the link to the information about the new Holmes County Disease Surveillance Area

bit.ly/2PpUfd0_HolmesDSA

#1 - Why We Hunt

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Huntsman) — Tue, 4 Sep 2018 03:55:00 +0000

This week on the Ohio Huntsman Podcast we talk about why we hunt, how we got into hunting, hunting heritage, and more. We’re hoping this will be a good way for you to start to get to know us!

Introduction

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Ohio Huntsman) — Mon, 20 Aug 2018 01:21:59 +0000

A brief introduction to give you an idea of what the show will be about and what the format will be.