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Monday Nov 30, 2020
Monday Nov 30, 2020
Mathews V3 in depth Look Mathew V3 Review
I got the chance to shoot the V3 the day it came out and I was impressed by the bow I will be doing a full review on my blog in the next few weeks.
My guest: Mark Hayes
Video on torqueing bow I reference
Mathews 2021 V3 Bow Specs
V3 31 Specs
V3 27 Specs
Axle-to-Axle
31"
27"
Brace Height
6"
6"
Draw Weight
60, 65, 70, 75
60, 65, 70, 75
Draw Length
26" to 30.5"
25" to 29.5"
Let-Off
80 or 85%
80 or 85%
Physical Weight
4.50 lbs
4.29 lbs
IBO Rating
Up to 342 FPS
Up to 336 FPS
Cam
Crosscentric w/Switchweight Technology
Crosscentric w/Switchweight Technology
MSRP
$1,199
$1,199
Friday Nov 27, 2020
Friday Nov 27, 2020
Scoring Coues Deer with Jay Scott
Show Notes:
Even though I know how to score deer, I don’t feel confident telling people how to score Coues deer. So I brought Jay Scott on for an expert’s opinion on how to score them on the hoof.
For the novice or intermediate hunter, Jay recommends that you get as many antlers or horns in your hands as possible with a measuring tape. A lot of scoring just comes down to experience, so you’ll need to look over a lot of deer before you can get a better understanding of what a deer is on sight.
Measuring mistakes can add up quickly. If you’re a half-inch off on everything, then that’ll distort your final number. For hunters who are used to hunting in the East or the Midwest, scoring the Coues deer will be a different experience. When you break down deer, there are 4 main parts of the scorecard.
Point length
Main beam
Mass
Spread
For most people, they talk about spread like it’s the most important factor in scoring, but for Coues deer, it is not. You want to be looking for a minimum length of 15-inches on the points and then everything else builds around that.
You can follow Jay on Instagram for some practice seeing pictures and comparing your guess to his. If you’d like one of his charts that will simplify the scoring process, you can email Jay at: JayScottOutdoors@gmail.com.
What’s Inside:
The difference between Midwestern and Western point language, and why that matters.
For a buck to be a hundred, your point length category needs to be in the 15-inch range.
When beams wrap around the front, the size is going to naturally increase.
How white antlers are going to distort your perception of size.
Mentioned in this Episode:
Days in the Wild on iTunes
Days in the Wild on Podbean
Phoenix Shooting Bags Save 20% with code: johnstallone
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Bushnell.com Save 15% on everything at Bushnell with code: STL02
Primos.com
Jay Scott Outdoors podcast
Jay Scott Outdoors on Instagram
Short Description:
How accurately can you score antlers from a picture? If you’re an expert like Jay Scott, you’ll be able to get within an inch or two of the score. For the rest of us, Jay’s going to walk us through the four main parts of a score, plus some factors that trick hunters into overestimating size.
Tags:
Coues deer, scoring coues deer, measuring deer antlers, coues deer score card, how big are my deer antlers?, how to measure deer antlers
Wednesday Nov 25, 2020
Wednesday Nov 25, 2020
Best Season to Hunt in Arizona with Eddie Willey
AZ Coues Deer Hunt Breakdown Eddie Willey
Show Notes:
Owner-operator Eddie Willey from Southeastern Arizona Outfitters talks with me about Arizona hunting seasons. The weather always affects a hunt, but so do other factors like the rainy season, the time of year, and even recent fires. For Eddie, a big concern is always making sure that his clients enjoy their hunt, so he shares some tips for how he balances those needs with the challenges of hunting.
While we like spot-and-stalk hunting on the white-tailed side in the early season, it’s pretty restrictive when compared to hunting for mule deer. You’re out hunting out on the barren hillsides, and it’s hard to get eyes on your prey. For both of us, night time cameras are one of our tools to give us a better idea of what’s out there and what their habits are.
Adjusting your strategy whether you’re in rifle season or archery season is a no brainer, but how much should you adjust for the early November season versus the late November season? Eddie and I talk about our favorite hunting seasons, and we compare:
Last week of October, or first rifle season
Early November season, my least favorite hunt
Late November, early December hunt
Rut season
And don’t miss one of Eddie’s most memorable hunts with a client that he shares with me at the end. Don’t ever underestimate the power of hunting to help people connect with nature as they get into the wild.
What’s Inside:
As it gets colder, the deer shift their behavior to get up earlier.
How the does’ choice for habitat will help determine where a buck shows up.
Eddie’s inspiring shoot as a guide with a quadripalegic hunter.
For the most part, Eddie says it’s true that the bigger the buck, the smaller their range.
Mentioned in this Episode:
Days in the Wild on itunes
Days in the Wild on Podbean
Phoenix Shooting Bags Save 20% with code: johnstallone
Days in the Wild
Bushnell.com Save 15% on everything at Bushnell with code: STL02
Primos.com
Southeastern Arizona Outfitters
Short Description:
As a guide in Southeastern Arizona, Eddie Willey definitely has his favorite hunting seasons. He’s also prepared to flex his strategy to address each seasons’ challenges, whether that means switching to different equipment or waiting longer at watering holes for bucks to show up.
Tags:
Arizona hunting, AZ archery hunt, guided AZ hunt, best Arizona hunting seasons, best season to hunt, coues deer, white-tailed mule deer
Monday Nov 23, 2020
Monday Nov 23, 2020
Title: Late Season Elk Hunting with Clint Hamblin
Show Notes:
Late season elk hunting in Arizona starts the day after Thanksgiving, so for those of you who’ve drawn tags this year, I thought I’d bring on expert elk guide Clint Hamblin. A third generation Arizonan, Clint guides for Steve Chappell, and he has extensive experience across the state.
In these bull hunts, Clint and I talk about what your strategy should be when you’re getting a tag, and what you’re looking for when you’re out in a unit. Even though the late hunts can make it difficult to find elk, once you can establish a herd, you’re going to find some success.
Year to year, you may not find consistency in where a herd likes to hang out. There are always changes in water and food, and even human interaction that will push them off of their regular spots. But there are usually some good indicators to tip you off. Clint prefers burned areas on south facing slopes, places where you can cover a lot of area with binoculars, and finding a way to cover a lot of the country.
As a guide, Clint feels a responsibility to his clients to give them the best hunt of their life because for many of them, it might be the only guided hunt they ever go on. I’ve had that late archery tag three times and tagged out twice. I know how much work it takes to find elk this late in the season, but also how fun and rewarding it is to just to get out there and enjoy some solitude in the wild.
What’s Inside:
How to use wind to help you find deer and elk.
Strategies for finding elk when it’s cold out.
Why I’d take decent binoculars over boots any day out in the field.
Mentioned in this Episode:
Days in the Wild on itunes
Days in the Wild on Podbean
Phoenix Shooting Bags Save 20% with code: johnstallone
Days in the Wild
Bushnell.com Save 15% on everything at Bushnell with code: STL02
Primos.com
Clint Hamblin on YouTube
Short Description:
If you’ve never hunted late season elk before, you might be concerned about whether or not you’re going to find any animals. As an elk guide in Arizona, Clint Hamblin has some tips and strategies for those of you headed out to the field after Thanksgiving this year.
Tags:
Elk hunting, late season elk hunting, Arizona hunting, guided hunt, Arizona guide, coues deer
Thursday Nov 19, 2020
Thursday Nov 19, 2020
Tracking Big Bucks In The Snow Throwback Thursday
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Monday Nov 16, 2020
Monday Nov 16, 2020
The Difference Between Hunting on Public or Private Lands with Trey Milhoan
Show Notes:
When terrain plays a big part in your hunting experience, should you choose a hunt on public or private lands? Trey Milhoan, a professional guide in Colorado, works on private land and hunts for himself on public land, so I thought his perspective would be a valuable one to listen to today.
While the common techniques for elk hunting are centered around calling, bugling, and stalking, Trey’s preferred method is all about getting lost in the wild. And if you aren’t anywhere close to a healthy elk herd like Trey is in Colorado, we offer up some different ways you can learn how to be a better elk hunter.
I’ve been field testing different hunting equipment and Bushnell’s products have consistently risen to the top. For my listeners, they’re currently offering 15% off on anything (not just my favorite products) by using the promo code: STL02.
I also have a couple of slots left, so if you’ve put off getting into a hunt, now is the time to sign up. If you’ve never been out west or you’re looking for some better weather, there isn’t a better time than Arizona in February. I have a limited number of spots and it always fills up fast, so cross off something on your bucket list and book a hunt with me.
What’s Inside:
One of the drawbacks of hunting elk on public land.
How to use glassing as a hunting technique.
How Trey’s been using game cameras to give him a better understanding of what’s out there.
Some different ways you can familiarize yourself with elk hunting even if you don’t draw a tag this year.
Mentioned in this Episode:
Days in the Wild on itunes
Days in the Wild on Podbean
Phoenix Shooting Bags
Book a hunt with John
Bushnell.com
Connect with Trey on Instagram
Short Description:
When given the option to hunt on public land or private land, which one is better? As a guide in Colorado, Trey Milhoan hunts on private land with his clients and public land for himself, so he sees the benefits and disadvantages of both types of land. He’s going to give us some elk hunting advice on how to approach these different kinds of terrain.
Tags:
Book a hunt in AZ, hunting in AZ, hunting expedition in 2021, hunting in CO, CO hunting guides, hunting on public lands, hunting on private lands
Thursday Nov 12, 2020
Thursday Nov 12, 2020
Coues Deer Hunting Duwane Adams Throwback
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Monday Nov 09, 2020
Monday Nov 09, 2020
Title: How to Score Mule Deer on the Hoof
Show Notes:
Hunters hunted for meat forever, and so when you shot a big bodied animal, that’s why people wanted to know how big the animal you shot was. But now? That’s changed. Ears, antlers, body size: which one is more important to you as you hunt?
My good friend Marlon Holden, the Gray Light Hunter is discussing his technique for scoring mule deer on the hoof. When you go to Cabela’s, which animals do you look at? I personally prefer the trophies that are unique. Marlon tries to balance the kind of animals he actually sees while hunting with his desire to have a mule deer with interesting characteristics.
If you want to chase rutting deer, you can go from August to March if you switch between breeds and criss-cross the country. Moving from California to Florida means you’re going to need to learn the difference between the breeds and their quirks.
Marlon loves mule deer with a single mindedness that I find funny. In some parts of the country, hunters are hot for javelina hunts or a very specific trophy they want to accrue. “Shoot whatever makes you happy. Don’t ever shoot for score,” advises Marlon.
Rifle season is coming up, so take advantage of my discount codes at some of my preferred vendors. And be sure to check out my new website where I make it even easier to book a hunt with me.
What’s Inside:
How Marlon figures out how big a deer really is.
Why regions and time of year will impact the size of a deer.
Marlon lays out how to score a desert deer.
Mentioned in this Episode:
Days in the Wild on itunes
Days in the Wild on Podbean
Phoenix Shooting Bags Save 20% with code: johnstallone
Days in the Wild
Bushnell.com Save 15% on everything at Bushnell with code: STL02
Primos.com
Follow Marlon on Instagram
Short Description:
From a distance, mule deer always look bigger than they really are. How many times have you arrowed a deer and then got closer only to realize that it wasn’t as old or as big as you’d first imagined? Marlon Holden talks about his scoring strategy, plus other clues he looks for when sizing up a mule deer.
Tags:
Mule deer hunting, guided mule deer hunt, javelina hunts, how to score deer, scoring mule deer, AZ hunting, AZ guides
Thursday Nov 05, 2020
Thursday Nov 05, 2020
Understanding Weather and Deer Movement Throwback Thurs
This is our new Throwback Thursday episode
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Monday Nov 02, 2020
Monday Nov 02, 2020
Hunting the Buck of Your Dreams with Travis Adams
Show Notes:
Travis Adams loves hunting, and you can hear it in the stories he tells. His company Bucks and Bulls operates in Utah and New Mexico where Travis guides hunts on private land. We’re talking mule deer today and he shares some of his favorite insights about mule deer with me.
Travis doesn’t just hunt mule deer; his specialty is giant mule deer and giant elk. That means keeping an eye out for older animals. The problem is that the older an animal gets, the better he gets at avoiding hunters.
The logistics of hunting on public land can be challenging which is why Travis’s little niche is that he operates a lot of private ground. If you’ve got questions about hunting in Utah or outfitting, Travis says to give him a call at 801-785-5050 if you want to chat.
I’ve been field testing different hunting equipment and Bushnell’s products have consistently risen to the top. For my listeners, they’re currently offering 15% off on anything (not just my favorite products) by using the promo code: STL02.
If you’re looking for a chance to get out of the house and enjoy a trip to Arizona, book a hunt with me in February when the weather is amazing and the company is fantastic. I do have a limited number of spots available, so don’t wait too long and miss out on this opportunity.
What’s Inside:
How deer are a little like vampires, and how you can use that to your advantage.
The older a buck gets, the smarter it gets at avoiding hunters.
Why Travis prefers private land over public land.
Mentioned in this Episode:
Days in the Wild on itunes
Days in the Wild on Podbean
Phoenix Shooting Bags
Book a hunt with John
Bushnell.com
BucksandBulls.com
Bucks and Bulls on Instagram
Short Description:
As an old-fashioned outfitter based in Utah and New Mexico, Travis Adams loves hunting older mule deer, and he’s willing to outwait them. That patience gets rewarded with trophy-sized bucks and hunting clients who are happy to return again and again to go out with him.
Tags:
Hunting bucks, hunting in Utah, hunting in New Mexico, hunting white-tailed deer, finding older bucks, outsmarting a buck