Mid-Atlantic Outdoorsmen

Late season wrap up!

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Sportsmen's Empire) — Thu, 18 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Mike and I tell a couple of stories from our late season hunts that we had in the past couple weeks. We reflect on the entirety of deer season, as it unfortunately is coming soon to a close for the both of us. We talk about some lessons learned over the year, and some awesome memories made. Enjoy!

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Public Land Deer Camp Re-cap

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Sportsmen's Empire) — Thu, 11 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000

In this episode I have my buddy Cale back on the show! Cale and I do a re-cap of the awesome time we had at our public land deer camp back in late November. We ended up killing 4 bucks in 2 days between the two of us and had an absolute blast! This is mostly just a sitting around the campfire, drinks in hand vibe episode. I hope yall enjoy!!

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Virginia Buck Tag Punched!

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Sportsmen's Empire) — Thu, 4 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000

In this episode Mike and I recap my recent hunt in my home state of Virginia. I was fortunate enough to harvest a tall, beautiful 7 pointer on my private land. I went into this hunt with hopes of harvesting a doe. I sat on the ground in a brushy hedgerow on the edge of a field, building some cover around me by stacking deadfall limbs. With about 5 minutes left of shooting light, I spotted the buck about 270 yards out in the field. With the low light setting I was unable to determine whether or not he was a shooter. I ended up calling the buck into 15 yards for a perfect broadside shot! Thanks everybody for listening!

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New York Successes & Failures

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Sportsmen's Empire) — Thu, 27 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0000

In this episode my buddy Cale and I discuss our recent trip hunting the rut in the beautiful countryside of New York. We had an awesome opportunity to hunt a private 500 acres. We experienced both the highs of the highs and the lows of the lows. We hunted in BRUTAL weather conditions the entire trip. With temperatures dipping into the teens, wind gusts to 30 mph and snowy conditions, it did not make for comfortable sits. However Cale managed to get it done on an awesome New York buck! I unfortunately missed what would have been the biggest buck of my life.. BUT overall it was an epic trip, filled with lots of good memories that we'll hold onto forever. I hope you guys enjoy the show!

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New permission ground success for Mike Rebert!

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Sportsmen's Empire) — Thu, 13 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Mike and I re-cap the success story of his Maryland buck that he killed back in October. Mike often hunts areas of the state of Maryland in a very urban setting. In this episode we discuss a recent property that Mike acquired permission to, and what he found with his scouting that ultimately led him to a successful harvest on a nice buck! Thanks for listening!

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Hill Country and mountain bucks with Luke Michaels from the Public Chase

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Sportsmen's Empire) — Thu, 6 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Mike and I have Luke Michaels on the show. Luke is a die hard bow hunter who primarily spends his time in the beautiful states of Pennsylvania and Maryland. We discuss his two successful buck harvests that he's made so far this year. One being out of MD and one PA. Luke discusses the different food sources that he will key in on in the early season to find bucks. He also goes into detail about how he identifies bedding areas, and how he sets up between the two. Luke has a career in forestry, and goes on to explain how he uses his knowledge of habitat to better himself as a hunter. Luke is also the host of an instagram page called 'The Public Chase' where he posts some awesome content, check him out! Thanks for listening!

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Rut talk with Dan Johnson

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Sportsmen's Empire) — Thu, 30 Oct 2025 09:00:00 +0000

In this episode I have Dan Johnson, host of the nine finger chronicles podcast on the show. Dan and I discuss multiple different topics revolving around the rut. We talked about calling tactics. Specifically when to call, and reading a buck's body language to know what type of call to use. We discussed different hunting locations to set yourself up for success during the rut. We talked about how sometimes not getting stuck in your ways and hunting the same type of locations that you and everybody else have for years can be beneficial. We talked about just observing and letting the woods and the deer that you hunt teach you where to hunt. We closed out by talking about how keeping a positive mental mindset during the rut is absolutely key to having success. I hope you all enjoy!!

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Rut Hunting Tactics

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Sportsmen's Empire) — Thu, 16 Oct 2025 12:41:40 +0000

In this episode we have Ryan Glitsky on the show. Ryan is a die hard white tail rut hunter. We breakdown several of Ryan's tactics that lead him to success during the magical time of late October through November. We discuss in season scouting, and how to identify bedding areas during the rut. We talk about how Ryan sets up on these areas, and what specific decisions he will make based on what he sees. I hope you all enjoy!

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Bobcats & Broadheads

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Sportsmen's Empire) — Thu, 9 Oct 2025 09:00:00 +0000

In this episode Mike and I have Bryan Gay on the show. Bryan is a frequent guest of the popular YouTube Channel 'Extreme Outfitters'. You also may know him from his own popular social media page 'Bobcats and Broadheads'. In today's show we discuss how Bryan got his start into bow hunting, and what that obsession has unfolded into today. We discuss the specifics of hunting on a military base, and what that looks like. We discuss what Bryan's early season tactics look like, and how they evolve as the season changes toward the rut and into the late season. We also talk a bit about the importance of social media and how it connects a community of hunters, and why that is important for the longevity of the hunting industry. Enjoy!!

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Staging area strategies with Tom Fleisher

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Sportsmen's Empire) — Thu, 2 Oct 2025 09:00:00 +0000

In this episode I have Tom Fleisher, CEO of 'The Scrape Rope Company' on the show. Tom and I spend the first 10 minutes or so discussing different forms of mobile hunting, and how our set ups and approaches to what we carry into the woods have evolved over the years and become more minimalistic over time. Then, we deep dive into talking about staging areas. We define what a staging area is in the deer woods, how deer use them, and why it is important for YOU to know that so that you can capitalize on it this deer season!

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Trail Camera Strategies In Hill Country

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Sportsmen's Empire) — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 09:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Mike and I interview Mike's good buddy Joe Murren from Pennsylvania. Joe is a trail camera fanatic. He typically runs over 25 trail cameras every year. The primary topic of discussion in this episode was all things trail cameras. We discuss some of the common patterns that Joe has come to notice over the years with running that number of cameras. We talk about camera placement, location, and how these things change with the time of year. Enjoy!

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What's In Our Bowhunting Packs

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Sportsmen's Empire) — Thu, 18 Sep 2025 12:15:04 +0000

In this week's episode, host Kevin Creelety and co-host Micheal Rebert discuss the contents of their white-tailed hunting packs. We both discuss what each of us carry into the woods with us for a DIY, run and gun style hang and hunt on both public and private land. Both of the guys have similar, but different hunting styles and that is reflected in today's episode. We go through all of the contents of what we believe you need to carry with you from the basic necessities, to safety equipment as well as a few cool items that might just make your hunt easier. Thanks for listening!

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Maryland Opening Week Success!

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Sportsmen's Empire) — Thu, 11 Sep 2025 13:03:59 +0000

In this episode I introduce Mike Rebert as the Mid Atlantic Outdoorsmen's new co-host to the show!! Mike is a bow hunter who resides in Pennsylvania and also hunts Maryland. I originally met Mike through the podcast about a year ago. I've had Mike on the show several times. If you're a regular listener to show, you're very familiar with Mike. This week, I spent 3 days hunting in Maryland with Mike.. and we both found success! In this episode, we recap our success in Maryland and the scouting tactics that led to it. I hope you guys enjoy listening to it as much as we enjoyed recording it. Thanks for listening!

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Wing & Tail BS Session

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Sportsmen's Empire) — Thu, 4 Sep 2025 09:00:00 +0000

In this episode I have Chris Romano, the host of the Wing and Tail Outdoors Podcast on the show. Chris and I reflect over the last year that we both have been in the podcasting business, and discuss things that we have learned throughout the process. Specifically we talk about strategies that we have learned from guests that we have interviewed on the show and then taken and applied in the woods to achieve success whether it be through encounters or harvests. Chris and I are always long winded when we hop on the mic together so this episode went on for nearly 2 hours. I hope you enjoy!

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What Is The Perfect Arrow Set Up for White-tailed Deer? with Jeff Vaughn

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Sportsmen's Empire) — Thu, 28 Aug 2025 12:40:45 +0000

In today's episode I have Jeff Vaughn, the lead bow tech and shop manager at Ocean's East Timber and Tines. Jeff is a wealth of knowledge regarding arrow builds, bow tuning, broadhead selection, and really all things archery. In today's show I pick Jeff's brain for an hour straight on what we as hunters need to do to select the perfect arrow build and the right broadhead to get the job done this season. Jeff and I discuss arrow weight (light and fast arrows vs heavy hard hitting arrows). We dive into the topic of FOC, how its calculated and its importance in an arrow build. We talk about broadheads and the debate of mechanical vs fixed blade heads. We deep dive into the topic of broadhead selection and discuss the differences between 2 blades, 3 blades, reverse and forward deploying etc. We also spend some time talking about shot placement in different scenarios. This is an excellent listen, and I guarantee you'll learn something, enjoy!

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Would You Rather? with Dan Johnson

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Sportsmen's Empire) — Thu, 21 Aug 2025 09:00:00 +0000

In this episode I have my buddy Dan Johnson on the podcast. In this episode we focused on a sort of quick-fire question and answer of deer hunting related questions for Dan. We also discuss the struggles of trying to balance being a productive, successful individual, balancing family time and staying in shape for hunting season both physically, mentally and to include fine tuning your archery equipment. Dan is always a blast to have on the show, and I hope you all enjoy! Thanks for listening.

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Whiskey Sours, Topwater Blow Ups, and Hunting Private Property Lines

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Sportsmen's Empire) — Thu, 14 Aug 2025 09:00:00 +0000

Welcome everybody to the 50th episode of the Mid Atlantic Outdoorsmen Podcast!! In today's episode I shared a really fun recording with two of my very good buddies. Mike Rebert out of Pennsylvania, and Caleb Seegers from Virginia. We recorded this episode in person, at my house and it was an absolute blast. In this episode the topics range from topwater bass fishing in tidal rivers, early season deer hunting and specific habitat types to key in on to find success to the recipe to make a fine whiskey sour. This episode is loaded with laughs and a little bit of knowledge. Enjoy!

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Early Season Bowhunting Tactics with Greg Litzinger

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Sportsmen's Empire) — Thu, 7 Aug 2025 09:00:00 +0000

In this episode I have the one, the only... the Bow hunting Fiend on the show. Greg Litzinger joins us and we talk about his favorite approaches to hunting the early parts of the season. This episode focuses on the months of September and October in the deer woods and what types of things Greg likes to key in on. We talk about what specific types of sign to look for, we discuss bedding areas and how they change as the woods change in the fall. We talk about hunting in close proximity to bedding, and food sources and how these tactics differ and why. All in all a great episode full of valuable information. I hope you all enjoy, thanks for listening!

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Almost 1 year of Mid Atlantic Outdoorsmen!

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Sportsmen's Empire) — Thu, 31 Jul 2025 09:00:00 +0000

In this episode of the Mid Atlantic Outdoorsmen podcast, host Kevin Creeley celebrates approaching one year in production for the podcast. We talk about the blistering heat of summer, and what Kevin has been up to lately. We discuss deer season prep, and how to survive the anticipation window that is the months of summer leading up to the fall. Thanks for listening!

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Deer season's coming! with Shane Simpson

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Sportsmen's Empire) — Fri, 25 Jul 2025 13:50:13 +0000

In this episode I have the great and powerful Shane Simpson on the show. If you're not familiar with Shane, then you've been living under a rock. Shane puts out some phenomenal hunting content on his youtube channel, is a tournament winning turkey caller, and the founder of the Trakr app.. an app designed to connect deer hunters with deer trackers across the nation. In this episode Shane and I discuss our building anticipations for the upcoming deer season. We also discuss different hunting scenarios, and Shane's take on what things to look for in the woods during different times through out the year. Towards the end of the podcast, Shane talks a bit about the Trakr app, and what inspired the founding of this extremely useful tool. Thanks for listening!

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Gunnfish TV! with Kevin Gunn

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Sportsmen's Empire) — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 09:00:00 +0000

In this episode I have Kevin Gunn from the Gunnfish TV youtube channel on the show. It turns out, Kevin is as cool and laid back in an interview as he is in his youtube videos. Kevin is a tournament bass angler, extremely passionate bow hunter and turkey hunter. For the first half of the episode Kevin and I talk about various different deer and turkey hunting topics, ranging from the difference between "huntable and non-huntable bucks", spooking deer you never know you spooked, strange pieces of habitat that seem to hang up stubborn long beards.. and more. For the second half we switched gears and talked about bass fishing tactics on both tidal rivers and stagnant bodies of water and how they differ. Kevin also shared insight on how he got his start in content creation world. Overall an awesome episode with Kevin, thanks for listening!!

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Summertime BS session with Mike Rebert

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Sportsmen's Empire) — Thu, 3 Jul 2025 09:00:00 +0000

In this week's show I have the Mid Atlantic Outdoorsmen's frequent flyer Mike Rebert on. Mike and I discuss an array of different random topics ranging from deer hunting, archery, tinkering with our bow set ups in the off season, bass fishing, and Mike cutting his finger off just before the show!! Mike is always a good time to have on the show and I hope you all enjoy his company as I did.

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How Does Bass Fishing, Deer Hunting & Turkey Hunting Relate?? with Garrison Vick

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Sportsmen's Empire) — Thu, 19 Jun 2025 09:00:00 +0000

In this episode I have my good buddy Garrison Vick on the show! Garrison and I have shared the deer woods and fishing waters together several times. I met him through my good friend and prior guest of the show, Caleb Seegers. Garrison is a deer killing machine in the pines of southeastern North Carolina, as well as a largemouth bass catching fool! Garrison hunts primarily heavily pressured private hunt club land. He also competes in several bass fishing tournaments a year.

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Take Your Mind Off of Hunting Season

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Sportsmen's Empire) — Thu, 12 Jun 2025 12:39:24 +0000

In this episode I have my lovely wife on the show. We discuss a lot of the summer time plans we have in preparation for this fall. We also discuss our goals and ambitions for the coming season, and some lessons we learned from last year's hunts. We then go onto talking about how we're considering purchasing a boat. We discuss how picking up another hobby in between hunting seasons can help take your mind off of it for a bit, and potentially make you a better deer hunter come the fall.

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Nine Fingers B.S. Session

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Sportsmen's Empire) — Thu, 5 Jun 2025 09:00:00 +0000

In this week's episode I have Dan Johnson on the show. Dan is the CEO of the Sportsmen's Empire network. He is also the host of his own deer hunting podcast, "Nine Finger Chronicles". Dan is a hardcore deer hunter, and just an all around great guy to chat with. Dan and I cover a wide array of topics bouncing back and forth between deer hunting and general life. This episode really is just a full blown B.S. session, but I genuinely think you all will enjoy it. Thanks everybody as always for listening and have a great week!!

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Post Turkey Season Blues with Pierce Nelles

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Sportsmen's Empire) — Thu, 29 May 2025 09:00:00 +0000

In this episode I have my buddy Pierce on the show. Pierce is the host of the Wisconsin Sportsman Podcast. For the first half of the episode Pierce and I do a quick recap of the end of our turkey seasons, and share a couple of stories and lessons learned. The episode then takes a turn into discussing how our brains are starting to make the shift over to deer season. We talk about some of our summer regimens that help us prepare for the fall, and things we learned from the previous deer season that we'll be applying to this year. Pierce is an awesome guy, an excellent hunter and a great guest speaker to have on the show. Enjoy!

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The Scrape Rope Company

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Sportsmen's Empire) — Thu, 22 May 2025 09:00:00 +0000

In this episode I have Tom Fleischer, the owner of The Scrape Rope Company on the show. The topic of today's discussion is mock scrapes! Tom operates a company that specializes in designing custom ropes to utilize over mock scrape set ups. Ttom and I talk about how he got his company started, and what his primary motivation was. We discuss the different types of mock scrapes, location & placement of said scrapes, trail camera placement over scrapes and more! If you're looking to start a mock scrape this summer, this podcast may be of some help!

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I Can't Believe I Just Did That... with Mitchell Shirk

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Sportsmen's Empire) — Thu, 15 May 2025 12:48:14 +0000

Hey guys! Welcome back to another episode of the show. In this episode I have Mitchell Shirk, host of the Pennsylvania Woodsman Podcast on. Mitchell had a blast catching up and talking about a mix of both turkey and deer hunting ramblings. The show ended up steering in a pretty fun direction. We started swapping stories covering times that we have in the past made questionable, embarrassing decisions when in the woods. I'm sure if you've been hunting for even just a few years, you have a few stories like this of your own. I hope you guys enjoy listening to this week's show, see you on the next one!

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Turkey Hunting Stories with Sam Brown

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Sportsmen's Empire) — Thu, 8 May 2025 09:00:00 +0000

This episode is ultimately just a BS session with my buddy Sam. Sam and I take turns swapping turkey stories and catching up on how our seasons have been going. We talk about how the forecast has been ultimately pretty different looking this year than most. We talk about the gobbling activity and what we have observed. We talk about looking forward to deer season, and some of the preparations that we have planned upcoming. Thanks everybody for listening, have a great week!

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Virginia Public Land Success AND Michaux State Forest Fire Update

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Sportsmen's Empire) — Thu, 1 May 2025 09:00:00 +0000

In today's show I have my buddy Mike from Pennsylvania on. This episode is a 2 part episode. In the first half, I'll be doing a recap of my recent successful turkey hunt on Virginia Public land. It was basically the most ideal turkey hunt that you could ask for as a turkey hunter. In the second portion of today's show we talk about the current ongoing Michaux State Forest fires that are currently totaling about 3,000 acres of burned forest floors. Mike is a resident in Pennsylvania and has deer hunted the state forest for years. Mike also has a hunting cabin that is not far from where the fires are taking place. We talk about a couple of different ways that the fires could have potentially started, and how the containment is going on those fires now. Thanks everybody for listening, have a great week!

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Getting Whooped By Turkey

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Sportsmen's Empire) — Thu, 17 Apr 2025 11:46:30 +0000

In this episode I have my wife on the show. We are recording from our camper at turkey camp at our hunt club on opening week! This episode is just covering several stories from our opening week hunts over the last 5 days. We share some of our struggles, lessons learned and defeats. I hope you enjoy laughing at us as we discuss how well we have not been doing in the turkey woods so far this year!

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Georgia Public Land Opening Day Turkey Success

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Sportsmen's Empire) — Thu, 10 Apr 2025 09:00:00 +0000

In this episode I am recording in the beautiful mountains of Georgia on the evening of opening day. Today's show features my good buddy Tyler Cook, who I met last year hunting public land down here. This episode is a recap of our successful hunt from opening morning. We located a gobbler on the limb at first light, and shortly after he flew down he went quiet for hours. We ended up keeping tabs on the bird and caught back up with him at about 9:30 am... by 10:30 he was flopping, and we were celebrating. We do a deep dive in this episode of the strategies we implemented to ultimately make the harvest, including calling tactics, set up, positioning and more. Thanks for listening!

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What It's Like To Be A Videographer In The Hunting Industry with Dylan Hazen

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Sportsmen's Empire) — Thu, 27 Mar 2025 09:00:00 +0000

In this week's episode I have Dylan Hazen of In season Media on the show. Dylan is a prior intern for The Hunting Public. Dylan is now a freelance videographer and runs his own channel called In Season Media. Dylan shares his experiences traveling, filming, editing and hunting with The Hunting Public, Woodhaven Custom Calls, and some other experiences. Dylan and I discuss how he got his start in videography, and ultimately how he transitioned that into a self made career in the hunting industry. Overall an awesome conversation with Dylan and I hope you all enjoy!! Thanks for listening!

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Turkey Hunting Tactics PART 2 with Adam Weaver

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Sportsmen's Empire) — Thu, 20 Mar 2025 09:00:00 +0000

In this week's episode I have my good buddy Adam Weaver on the show again. I've had Adam on in the past to discuss turkey hunting tactics. In our last episode, Adam and I discussed locating gobblers, and having multiple plans of attack for different turkeys when one doesn't quite pan out. In this episode, we do a bit more of a deep dive into actual hunting scenarios. We discuss things like when to call and when to shut up, when to sit tight or when to make a move on a bird, taking a turkeys temperature and knowing what types of calling sequences will make you more successful in a specific hunt... and more! Adam is a wealth of turkey hunting knowledge, and I hope you all pull one, if not a few nuggets of information from this episode that will help you harvest a bird this spring! Thanks for listening.

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The Logistics and Reality of Being a Traveling Turkey Hunter with Roy Holdford

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Sportsmen's Empire) — Thu, 6 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000

In this week's episode I have Roy Holdford from the "Curl Hunts" youtube channel on the show. Roy is a previous intern for the hunting public, who now runs his own youtube channel where he documents his turkey hunting travels throughout the country while living out of a van! Roy and I discuss some of the unexpected challenges that come with traveling to hunt turkeys, as well as what we love about it. We share several stories of different situations that we've ended up in within turkey hunting travels and how we overcame them. We talk about the things that you need to be prepared for, as well as things you need to educate yourself on before crossing state lines. For the second half of the podcast, we talked about tactics, and how Roy likes to set up, call to and hunt turkeys. I hope this episode helps keeps the anticipation at bay a bit for those of you who aren't in a state that is open yet, or haven't started your spring travels yet. Thanks for listening!

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#31 - The Importance of Realism In Calling Turkeys with Shane Simpson

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Sportsmen's Empire) — Thu, 27 Feb 2025 10:00:00 +0000

In this episode I have Shane Simpson from the "Calling all Turkeys" youtube channel on the show. Shane is a phenomenal turkey hunter, championship caller, and has been self filming his turkey hunts since he was a kid. Shane and I discussed the importance of realism in your calling from multiple aspects. We discussed how it is important to not only sound realistic, but to call with realistic tendencies. We also talk about knowing when to call, and when not to call, to a gobbler. We discussed calling from realistic locations to replicate a real hen, and how to traverse the woods more stealthy. We touch on the unsung art of woodsmanship, the importance of it and how it can be applied to your set ups when turkey hunting. This was an awesome episode, jam packed with turkey wisdom and I hope you all enjoy!

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NWTF Convention Camp Talk!

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Sportsmen's Empire) — Thu, 20 Feb 2025 10:00:00 +0000

In this episode my wife and I are recording from our camper at a KAO campground, in Nashville Tennessee! We attended the annual NWTF convention this week and had a freaking blast. We talk about our experience at one of the greatest outdoor shows in the world. We recap some of the extremely creative booths we visited, some of the people we met and much more. We also touch on the GNCC calling championship and how impressive some of the callers were that we got to go and watch! If you've never attended this event, I highly recommend you make it a point to get to it at least once! It's incredibly memorable for sure!

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Turkey Hunting Tactics with Adam Weaver

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Sportsmen's Empire) — Thu, 13 Feb 2025 10:00:00 +0000

In today's episode I have my good buddy Adam Weaver on. Adam is one of the best turkey hunters I know. I've been turkey hunting with Adam for a little over 4 years and he has taught me a ton about turkey behavior, calling and turkey hunting in general. Today Adam and I discussed a multitude of things. We talk a lot about pre-season scouting and what that looks like for him. We discuss locating gobblers, "figuring out what they're doing" in the week leading up to the season, habitat types and types of sign to look for and much more. The main focus of today's episode is a brief overview on tactics. We talk about once you locate that gobbler on opening day, what you actually have to do to close the deal. Adam talks about calling conservatively and utilizing woodsmanship to attain success rather than hammering on a box call or mouth call.. and what that looks like for him. Overall an awesome episode about turkey hunting, and I hope you all take something away from this. Thanks for listening!

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Shed Crazy with Ray Johnson

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Sportsmen's Empire) — Thu, 6 Feb 2025 10:00:00 +0000

In this week's episode I have Ray Johnson on the show. Ray is an avid shed hunter. Ray and I talk about the ins and outs of walking around the woods looking for freshly dropped antlers. Ray is so crazy about finding and getting his hands on these things that he will, like most of us take vacation during the rut to hunt.. he will do the same to go shed hunting. Ray talks about walking 30+ miles in a day to locate shed antlers from specific bucks! We discuss the different type of areas that he frequently finds most of his sheds, some of the strategies he deploys to be successful and much more! Thanks as always for listening!

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Set yourself Up For Success

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Sportsmen's Empire) — Thu, 30 Jan 2025 18:11:22 +0000

In this episode I have Chris from the Wing and Tail boys podcast on the show. Chris and I talk about so many different topics on this episode. We talk about sleep schedules, we talk about cold fronts, we talk about deer hunting, turkey hunting and a bunch of other stuff. Chris is always a good time and brings an awesome energy to the podcast studio. Thanks for listening!

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Deer season recap with Kendell Mitten

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Sportsmen's Empire) — Thu, 23 Jan 2025 10:00:00 +0000

In this episode I have former guest Kendell Mitten back on the show. Kendell and I talk about several topics. We discuss some of the logistics of planning an out of state hunt, with particular focus on western hunts. We recap Kendell's deer season and discuss the trials and tribulations of a deer season. Kendell shares multiple stories from his fall and some of the buck encounters he had. He tells the story of two great bucks that he harvested this year, as well as a couple of does. Always a good time chatting with Kendell. Thanks for listening!

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This is January

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Sportsmen's Empire) — Thu, 9 Jan 2025 10:00:00 +0000

In this episode I have my buddy Mike Rebert on for a good ole BS session. Mike and I talk about what we've both been up to lately to keep us busy since the ending of deer season. We talk about how his son has been busy with wrestling, which leads us into discussing our high school wrestling careers and how they were de-railed by discovery of beer and women around the age of 17. We then transition into talking about how Mike has never really turkey hunted!! I share some of the basic ins and outs of turkey hunting and what makes it so great. As always a good time talking to Mike, and I hope yall enjoy.

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Late Season Wrap Up with Caleb Seegers

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Sportsmen's Empire) — Thu, 2 Jan 2025 12:54:06 +0000

In this week's episode I have my buddy Caleb on the show to discuss how his late season hunts have been going, as well as his trip to Pennsylvania. We also reflect a bit on our overall experiences this deer season and discuss what we are going to do differently moving forward next year. I hope you all enjoy listening, have a great week!

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Late Season Ramblings

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Sportsmen's Empire) — Thu, 12 Dec 2024 10:00:00 +0000

In this episode of the Mid Atlantic Outdoorsman podcast, host Kevin Creeley shares his experiences and insights on late-season deer hunting, the excitement of purchasing a new camper for more comfortable outdoor adventures, and reflections on his podcast journey. He discusses his plans for an upcoming hunting trip with friends, the importance of food sources in late-season hunting, and the joy of connecting with listeners and fellow outdoor enthusiasts.

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# 22 - "The party's over" Post Rut-cation BS Session with Dan Johnson

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Sportsmen's Empire) — Mon, 2 Dec 2024 10:00:00 +0000

In this week's episode I have Dan Johnson, host of the Nine finger chronicles podcast and CEO of the Sportsmen's Empire network on. Dan and I talk about how our rut-cations have played out. We speak on how we both enjoy traveling to different areas to experience new terrain types, habitats and deer densities. We talk about some of the mistakes we made this year, and some of the challenges we faced. Dan talks briefly about a dog-pressure issue he's been having on his permission farm, and what he's done to deal with it. Dan shares the story of how he ended up killing his awesome Kansas buck. Overall just a solid, fun BS session with the guy that makes it possible for me to bring you all these episodes and I hope you all enjoy listening to it as much as I did recording it.

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Mrs. Mid Atlantic Outdoorsmen

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Sportsmen's Empire) — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 14:48:52 +0000

In this week's episode, I have my lovely bride Danielle on the show. Danielle and I discussed the 3 deer that she harvested this past week at our hunting lease in Virginia. We also talked about a buck that I killed this week! We touched on her introduction into the hunting world, and some of the experiences she's had and lessons learned along the way. We discussed how she's adapted from her past seasons and used that knowledge moving forward to become more successful. We touch on things like reading deer's body language, knowing when you can move and knowing when to be patient. Overall, an awesome conversation with my wife, that I hope you all enjoy listening to as much as we enjoyed recording it. Thanks for listening!

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# 21 - New York recap.. tagged out!

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Sportsmen's Empire) — Thu, 14 Nov 2024 14:57:39 +0000

In this week's episode I chat with my buddy and frequent flyer on the show Mike Rebert out of Pennsylvania. Mike and I talk about my recent trip to upstate New York farm country. I ended up tagging out with a buck and doe with the bow. It was an extremely fun week hunting a completely different type of terrain than what I'm used to. We talk about how to the timber type, the terrain type, and deer behavior differ in the area I was hunting versus what I'm accustomed to in southeast Virginia. We talk about a major heartbreak I had with a big buck, as well as the successes I had. Mike talks about a bit about his recent Maryland buck and what plans he has to continue hunting the Pennsylvania mountains. Thanks everybody for listening!!

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# 20- Hill Country Rut Funnels with Greg Litzinger

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Sportsmen's Empire) — Thu, 7 Nov 2024 10:00:00 +0000

This week I have Greg Litzinger on the show. For most folks in the bowhunting world he needs no introduction. Greg is an absolute killer with a bow in his hand. He resides in New Jersey and spends a lot of his time hunting tidal marshes, but his heart lies in hunting the hills. Greg has killed bucks in several different types of terrain. However, today our focus is on hill country rut funnels. We talk about terrain traps, habitat funnels, food sources, doe bedding. We talk about how bucks use the terrain to their advantage to navigate the landscape in search of estrous does, and how YOU can find the weak spots in their cruising routes to pull them into bow range. I had a blast recording with Greg, and I hope you all find this episode both informative and entertaining. Happy November!!

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# 19 - A New Bowhunter's First Buck!

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Sportsmen's Empire) — Thu, 31 Oct 2024 09:00:00 +0000

In this episode I have my buddy Joel on. Joel is a brand new bowhunter. In this episode, Joel and I discuss what all is involved in becoming a bowhunter. We talk about shooting practice, and learning the anatomy of a deer to take ethical shots. We talk about gear, learning how to package all of it quietly and how to climb. We talk about learning woodsmanship skills, reading the woods and how to scout. We talk about some of the overwhelming learning curves and hurdles that Joel has been faced with as he continues to evolve as a deer hunter. Overall a fun episode to record with my buddy Joel and I hope you all enjoy!

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# 18 - Sika Deer hunt recap, TWO BIG STAGS on the ground!

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Sportsmen's Empire) — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 09:00:00 +0000

In this week's episode I have my buddy Caleb Seegers on the show. Caleb has been a guest a couple of times before. Caleb typically hunts whitetails in the state of North Carolina. However last week he joined myself and a group of friends for his first ever Sika Deer hunt on the eastern shore of Maryland. We ended up caping out two big stags, and killed several hinds as well! It was a slammer of a week filled with ups and downs. It was a grind, but it was awesome. In this episode we'll be doing a recap of how our week went, the type of terrain we hunted and some of the setups we made that ultimately led us to success. We talk about some of the differences and similarities that Whitetail and Sika deer hunting share. We talk about some of the major challenges that we faced, and how we overcame them. Overall, it was an incredible experience and I'm filled with anticipation for what the rest of the season has to hold!

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# 17 - Hunting October Whitetails with Jacob Coons

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Sportsmen's Empire) — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 09:00:00 +0000

In this week's episode I have Jacob Coons of the Hunt Detail podcast on to discuss the tactics we like to utilize during the month of October. We discuss finding isolated food sources, like preferred feed trees. We also discuss identifying habitat and terrain traps to see more deer using a limited food source. We talk about keying in on specific feed trees, even when there's an absolute bumper crop of acorns. Jacob and I discuss around what time of the month we like to start transition to a more "Pre-Rut" style of hunting, and what that looks like for us. We talk about different types of scrapes, hunting scrape lines, making mock scrapes and hunting cruising funnels. All in all a good conversation with Jacob that I hope yall enjoy! Happy October!!

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The Rise with Tyler Bentley

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Sportsmen's Empire) — Thu, 10 Oct 2024 09:00:00 +0000

In this week's episode I talk with Tyler Bentley. Tyler is the owner of "The Rise Hunt" productions. For some of you Tyler may need no introduction as him and his team have producing high quality content in the whitetail industry for the past 10 years. In today's episode Tyler and I talk about some of the stressors of filming your hunts, and owning a business in the outdoor industry. We also talk about TWO success stories for him so far this year, both on great bucks! One buck that he harvested in full velvet in North Dakota, and another absolute hammer that he recently killed in Missouri. Tyler is an extremely down to earth dude and we had a blast recording this episode. Thanks for listening!

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#15 - INSANE Recovery On A Big North Carolina Buck with Sam Brown

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Sportsmen's Empire) — Thu, 3 Oct 2024 09:00:00 +0000

In this week's episode I have Sam Brown on to share the story of the buck he recently killed in North Carolina. This story is absolutely CRAZY. As I'm sure many of you are aware, in bow hunting sometimes everything goes perfect, and sometimes it doesn't. Some hunter's who place a less than ideal shot on a deer will attempt to track the animal, and once they fail to recover the animal, the story ends there. That is not the case with this story. Sam's story is an example of perseverance and dedication to completing a harvest ethically, after making the mistake of a non-lethal shot on a deer. You definitely don't want to miss this one. As always, thanks for listening!

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# 14 - Killing an opening week Maryland buck with Mike Rebert

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Sportsmen's Empire) — Thu, 26 Sep 2024 09:00:00 +0000

In this week's episode we'll be re-capping both an unsuccessful and a successful hunt from opening week in the state of Maryland with our previous guest Mike Rebert! Mike and I go over the details of what type of terrain, sign and details he keyed in on to achieve success in locating a concentration of deer, and ultimately having success harvesting a buck! Mike also killed a doe the same week, utilizing the same terrain feature. We talk about how bucks will use even the slightest changes in topography to their advantage to move through the woods undetected. We also talk about how keying in on water sources in areas that water is a limited resource can be killer. This was a great conversation with Mike and I hope you all enjoy listening to it!

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Knocking The Rust off with Mitchell Shirk

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Sportsmen's Empire) — Thu, 19 Sep 2024 09:00:00 +0000

In this episode I talk with Mitchel Shirk, the host of the Pennsylvania Woodsman podcast. Mitchell and I discuss "working the kinks out" in early season and diving back into your deer hunting routine. We talk about some of the silly mistakes that we'll make early into the fall before we get "dialed back in". We discuss some early season food sources that we like to hunt from acorns to ag fields and food plots. We also discuss our personal experiences regarding deer's acorn species preference. Mitchell talks about his experience with deer feeding on ag food sources and the correlation between time of year and drought vs wet conditions and the impact that it has on their feeding patterns. We share some of our goals and ambitions for the upcoming season as well. Overall a really fun conversation with Mitchell. Thanks for listening!!

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Bonus Episode: North Carolina Opening Weekend Success

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Sportsmen's Empire) — Fri, 13 Sep 2024 09:00:00 +0000

This episode is a short recap of my hunt this weekend in North Carolina! I go over the type of terrain I hunted, and what I came across while scouting that ultimately led me to setting up and climb a tree. Enjoy!

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Timber Stand Improvement with the Wing and Tail Boys

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Sportsmen's Empire) — Thu, 12 Sep 2024 09:00:00 +0000

This was a really fun conversation full of laughs and educational information with Chris and Angelo, the hosts of the Wing and Tail boys hunting podcast. Chris and Angelo hunt in primarily New York and New Jersey. We discuss the preparations we've done for this hunting season, talk about some of our goals and priorities for this year and share excitement. The conversation takes a turn when Chris mentions his TSI (timber stand improvement) company. We spend almost an hour talking about different types of timber stand improvement and habitat management that he has implemented for his clients both with the goal of timber harvest management, and deer habitat improvement. We discuss things such as timber thinning, select cuts, clear cuts/cutovers, riparian zones and more. Thanks for listening!

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Managing A Small Acreage Farm with Greg Strunak

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Sportsmen's Empire) — Thu, 5 Sep 2024 09:00:00 +0000

In this episode, I talk with Greg Strunak. Greg is a bowhunter who resides in western PA. Greg hunts in both Pennsylvania and Ohio. He has recently become obsessed with managing his family's small farm for deer hunting. Greg and I talk about some of the management practices that he implements on his small family farm to keep deer on his property. Greg focuses on creating bedding areas, travel corridors and food plots. He has implemented a select cut to improve the habitat in the wooded portion of their property, and he talks about the impact that had on the deer movement. He also uses a tractor to maintain these travel corridors in the off season. Greg emphasizes the importance of timing and waiting for the right weather conditions before hunting the prime locations on his farm. They talk about the types of seeds they use, the benefits of creating bedding areas, and the impact of acorn crops on day time deer activity on food plot sites. They also share their archery rituals and preparations for hunting season. Overall, they emphasize the importance of creating diverse habitats and practicing good shot placement. Thanks for listening!

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Identifying Travel Corridors with Micheal Rebert

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Sportsmen's Empire) — Thu, 29 Aug 2024 09:00:00 +0000

In this episode Micheal and I discuss our preparations for the upcoming season. We talk about gear, hunting strategies, early season tactics, and identifying travel corridors for the pre-rut phase. We talk a bit about access on public ground specifically, and how utilizing unique accesses can increase your odds of success. Michael discusses hunting strategies in Pennsylvania and Maryland during the early season and the transition into the pre-rut. He emphasizes the importance of understanding deer movement and finding travel corridors between bedding areas. Michael shares his experience of hunting in mountainous terrain and using topography to his advantage. Kevin Creeley shares his own experiences hunting in flatlands and the significance of small topographic features like drains and saddles. They discuss the importance of scouting and finding fresh sign, such as scrapes and how they dictate deer movement. We discuss finding and hunting travel corridors, including unique examples such as pond dams, pine meets hardwood transitions, and timber strips between multiple thick bedding areas. We emphasize the significance of understanding buck's movement patterns during the rut and how travel corridors play a role in their behavior. The conversation also touches on the importance of considering neighboring properties and using technology like trail cameras to gather information. Overall a great chat with Micheal, thanks everybody for listening!

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Archery Strong with Christian Williams

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Sportsmen's Empire) — Thu, 22 Aug 2024 09:00:00 +0000

This week we have Christian Williams on the show. Christian is the founder and owner of Archery Strong. Christian is a strength and conditioning coach with programs tailored to helping the archer and bow hunter alike build strength, endurance and prevent injury long term. In this episode we take a deep dive into what Archery strong is all about. We talk about injury prevention, strength training, form issues, target panic and more.He emphasizes the need to identify the specific factors causing the problem, such as excessive draw weight, improper form, or restricted range of motion. He also highlights the importance of load management, form, shoulder function, lifestyle factors, and equipment in promoting longevity and preventing injuries in archery. Additionally, Christian addresses the topic of target panic, stating that it is primarily a mental issue with a small physical component. Finally, Christian provides a basic starting routine for bow hunters looking to promote longevity and maintain the muscles used in archery. We also talk briefly about some of the areas that Christian hunts, what his goals typically are each season, and the type of terrain features he prefers.

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From Dog Runner To Bowhunter

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Sportsmen's Empire) — Thu, 15 Aug 2024 11:51:28 +0000

In this conversation, Kevin Creeley interviews Sam Brown, a deer hunter from North Carolina. They discuss various topics including preparing for the season, transitioning from dog hunting to bow hunting, and the importance of understanding deer behavior and patterns. They also touch on the use of bait and the impact of acorn crops on deer movement. Overall, the conversation provides insights into the strategies and experiences of a seasoned deer hunter. In this part of the conversation, Sam Brown discusses the habitat in the areas he hunts and the strategies he employs during different times of the year. He mentions that during late October to early November, he focuses on hunting pinch points and funnels near food sources, such as corn piles and oak trees. He also talks about the importance of hunting when big bucks show up in daylight and the value of listening to podcasts and learning from experienced hunters like the Drury's. Sam shares a story about a memorable hunt where he encountered trespassers but still managed to harvest a big buck. Kevin also shares a similar story of encountering a giant buck after a frustrating hunt. They both emphasize the importance of the experience and the story behind the deer, rather than just the antler size. In this final part of the conversation, Sam and Kevin discuss their experiences hunting deer during different times of the year. They talk about specific hunting trips, including one where Sam had to drag a deer a long way by himself. They also discuss the best times to hunt during the rut and how their hunting schedules are affected by family and work commitments.

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All Things Trail Cameras with Caleb Seegers

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Sportsmen's Empire) — Thu, 1 Aug 2024 09:00:00 +0000

In this episode, my buddy Cale and I talk about some of the different strategies we use with our trail cameras before, during and after the hunting season.

Topics covered:

- Utilizing trail cameras for buck inventory
- Bedding area "soaker" cameras
- What we can learn from historical data
- "Killing curiosity" with cameras
- Trail camera pros and cons
- Cale's historical data spread-sheets
- and more!

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Killing a 150" Virginia Buck In a Pine Thicket!

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Sportsmen's Empire) — Thu, 25 Jul 2024 09:00:00 +0000

In this week's episode host Kevin Creeley is joined by guest Kendell Mitten to discuss the story of him killing a 150" buck in a pine thicket with a bow, at a high pressure hunt club in central Virginia.

Topics include:

- Virginia hunting heritage

- Still hunting at dog hunting clubs

- Utilizing terrain features in pine thickets to target bucks

- Early season food sources

- Pre rut tactics

- and more!

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Owning October with Adam Weaver

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Sportsmen's Empire) — Thu, 18 Jul 2024 09:00:00 +0000

This week I have my buddy Adam Weaver on. Adam is extremely successful hunting all the stages of the month of October in Virginia. Adam breaks down what he looks for in terms of sign, and the tactics he uses to both fill the freezer with does and harvest mature bucks before November even begins.

Topics include:

-Feed tree identification and hunting

-How to access and set up on a feed tree

-When to transition from hunting food sources to pre-rut patterns

-Identifying buck cruising zones in the pre-rut

-The story of Adam's 140" October buck

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Things To Do NOW To Be Ready For Deer Season

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Sportsmen's Empire) — Mon, 8 Jul 2024 09:00:00 +0000

In this episode Host Kevin Creeley is joined by guest Austin Harris to discuss some of the things they do during the offseason to ensure that they're ready for the fall.

Topics include:

-Shooting your bow
-Bow maintenance
-Practicing with your mobile gear
-Silencing your gear
-Tools you wish you had in your pack last year
-Following up with permission land owners
-and more

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Virginia meets North Carolina with Caleb Seegers

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Sportsmen's Empire) — Wed, 3 Jul 2024 14:51:12 +0000

On this episode of the Mid Atlantic Outdoorsmen podcast, host Kevin Creeley is joined by guest Caleb Seegers to discuss some of the differences in deer season dates, laws and outliers that make hunting in these states a unique experience. Caleb explains how his goals change throughout the season depending upon the pattern that the deer are currently on, and the time of year. Caleb also briefly discusses utilizing dog hunting pressure to his advantage at his hunt club to identify areas that bucks are using during the rut!

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Mid Atlantic Outdoorsmen Introduction

dan@sportsmensempire.com (Sportsmen's Empire) — Wed, 3 Jul 2024 14:39:51 +0000

On this episode of the Mid Atlantic Outdoorsmen podcast, host Kevin Creeley introduces himself and discusses what type of content will be covered on this show. Kevin discusses the types of terrain that he frequently hunts, what types of guests he intends to have on and what some of his goals are for the podcast. Be sure to tune in every week for another episode featuring experienced, relatable guests!

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