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Monday Apr 20, 2020
Monday Apr 20, 2020
Episode #: 302
Title: Hunt Smarter, Not Harder With onX Maps
Show Notes:
I’ve been using onX maps as a guide and on my own hunts for a while now, and I consider them my secret to a better hunt. I talk with Zach Sandau from onX about how he uses the tool, how it’s evolved over the last 6 or 7 years, and why using it has changed his hunting habits.
For Zach, one of the reasons this resource is so crucial are the many checkerboard boundaries that exist all over the country. If you’re driving down the road and you see what looks like a great area, how do you know for sure if you’re looking at public or private land?
Zach talks about how he uses the map to find access roads to public lands, and how he uses the public/private land angle as he’s out hunting (and it’s a pretty genius idea).
By marking out where he sees a herd throughout the year, Zach can better predict where the herd will be at any time during the year. The app helps him get a holistic picture of the herd, like where it prefers to eat, or where it’s breeding. This big picture view helps him figure out where they might be bedding down, and helps him zero in on a hunt more quickly.
Some of the not-so-obvious benefits of the app are using it to find an animal that you shot from a distance. When there’s topography, I like to switch to top-o mode to find identifying landmarks to find an animal. The better I get at using the app, the more I can see how it has become the number one deciding factor on many of my hunts.
As a company, onX is committed to meeting the needs of their customers. Zach assures me that they’re constantly adapting the app to meet the needs of their customers by simplifying data and adding better features.
What’s Inside:
How Zach uses the onX app to prepare for a hunt.
Naming hunting districts and color-coding icons helps Zach manage hunts.
How the app has changed how I guide hunts now.
Stalking in on an animal using the range finder simplifies things.
Mentioned in this Episode:
onX Maps website
Short Description:
If you’ve ever been out on a hunt and come across an unexpected fence marking a boundary, then you might understand why it can be frustrating to not know where public lands end and private lands begin. I talk with Zach Sandau from onX Hunt about how we both use the onX map to plan and strategize better hunts, and Zach shares some insider tips on how to best utilize this app.
Tags:
Hunting apps, hunting strategies, planning a hunt, range finder, hunting districts, hunting on private land, hunting on public land, hunting technology
Wednesday Apr 15, 2020
Wednesday Apr 15, 2020
Turkey Hunting in AZ Chris Heilman 11.18
Quick bonus episode about hunting turkey in AZ.
How to tips on how to hunt Turkey in AZ
Locating Turkey in Arizona
Monday Apr 13, 2020
Monday Apr 13, 2020
Episode #: 002
Title: Building a Better Arrow For Your Setup
Show Notes:
Whether you’ve attempted to make your own arrows before with little success or you’ve been custom making arrows for your hunting trips for years, you’ll appreciate the technical breakdown of what actually makes a good arrow. With an engineering background in Research & Development, Kyle Davidson from DCA Arrows approaches arrow building with the same precision that he uses in his day job.
Kyle’s friend introduced him to archery, and he was hooked from the start. And of course, it didn’t take him long before he decided to improve on the arrow designs. He was pretty sure that he was fabulous at archery, but soon realized that his superior arrows were what made him look good.
Kyle breaks down the anatomy of an arrow, and explains where he does a lot of his fine-tuning to get better results. He finds that the vanes impart stability and a little bit of drag, and he describes how that works. The knock fit is more important than anything, so be sure and pay attention to how it snaps in.
Super custom work is Kyle’s specialty, and he likes trying new designs that tweak a certain element to get just the right result. I’ve been trying to develop my own broadhead for years now, and it’s really difficult work. We talk about some of the things you have to factor into consideration because it’s not just all about the aim.
If you’re out on a $30,000 hunt, sporting $3000 in clothes, and carrying a $1500 bow, then it’s probably time to up your game and invest a little in some custom arrows. Whether you want to make your own, or just buy some, you can reach out to Kyle for a consultation. Improving your target accuracy could start with better equipment.
What’s Inside:
Balancing weight and sound are important considerations when choosing arrows.
Kyle weighs in on the three fletch versus four fletch debate.
Why Kyle looks for an efficient vane on the arrow.
The best arrow brands that Kyle builds with, and why he sometimes combines them.
Some special considerations for shooting arrows on a windy day.
Mentioned in this Episode:
DCA Custom Arrows
DCA Custom Arrows on Youtube
Short Description:
Making your own arrows is a great way to control the quality of the arrow that you’re shooting on a hunt. There’s a lot of information out there, and not all of it is good. I talk with Kyle Davidson, from DCA Arrows who approaches building arrows with the precision of an engineer. We discuss how to balance the weight of an arrow with other design considerations, and what’s worked for both of us on past hunting trips.
Tags:
bowhunting, making arrows, best arrow brand, choosing fletching, minimum draw weight, archery, archery hunting, efficient vanes
Wednesday Apr 08, 2020
Wednesday Apr 08, 2020
James Fitzgerald Maintaining Normalcy during COVID 19 and Staying healthy
In these trying times with all this stress and fear of the unknown: will I get sick, will my family be safe, will my business survive, will the world ever be the same...…. will we ever get back to normal. It is super important for us more so now then ever to find a sense of normalcy to ensure we don't compromise our immune systems and open ourselves up to sickness. I had very good talk with my good friend James Fitzgerald what started out as a talk to find ways to workout at home turned into a therapy session and an eye opening discussion about finding normalcy in our lives to stay healthy. This is a good one don't miss it !!!!!
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Monday Apr 06, 2020
Monday Apr 06, 2020
Episode #: 299
Title: Hunting’s Role In Conservation
Show Notes:
At the Mule Deer Convention in Utah, I caught up with Matt Howell, the current president of Four Corners SCI, and we talked about his hunting this year and current issues his chapter is facing. Matt’s approach to hunting is based in conservation, so he talks about how that shapes his hunting strategies and his club’s work.
He talks about the reintroduction of wolves in Colorado, and some of the problems with reintroduction specific to Colorado. They’re currently looking at bringing in twice the number of wolves in just 3 years, which is far more than was brought into Yellowstone.
They’re bringing in a Canadian greywolf, which is a new species, and of course that has implications that the state isn’t prepared for yet. It’s on the ballot right now, so if it’s passed, it’ll be the first species reintroduced via ballot box. Matt says it’s like managing wildlife based off of emotions and not facts. Matt shares a resource for organizing against this ballot measure.
Hunters have a vital role in conservation, and both Matt and I feel like that role is sometimes overlooked. Matt shares some hunting stories, and his approach to deer hunting. Sometimes finding the biggest deer or the biggest rack ends up being all a hunter can think about. Because Matt is focused on conservation, he shares how that impacts which kind of animal he tends to go after.
We finish up by talking about the state of hunting and some of the challenges facing Wyoming, Colorado, Arizona, Montana, and Utah.
What’s Inside:
We discuss some of the implications of reintroducing Canadian grey wolves into Colorado.
The tricky issue of managing wildlife with a new, untested species.
The key role of hunters in managing deer, elk, and moose.
What hunting as conservation looks like for Matt Howell.
Mentioned in this Episode:
FourCornersSCI.com
Coloradans Protecting Wildlife
Short Description:
I visit with the president of the Four Corners chapter of Safari Club International, Matt Howell, about some of his current work in Colorado. We cover the potential reintroduction of a non-native wolf species to wildlife in Colorado, and talk about using hunting as a tool for conservation.
Tags:
reintroduction of wolves, wolves in Yellowstone, wolves in Colorado, wildlife management, mule deer convention, mule deer hunt, hunting tags, elk hunt, wildlife conservation
Monday Mar 30, 2020
Monday Mar 30, 2020
Travis Nowotny and Patrick Clark Mule Deer hunting 11.15
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Monday Mar 23, 2020
Monday Mar 23, 2020
Bowhunting Australia on the Cheap with Nick Morton 11.14
Nick is the owner of OZ-Cut broadheads and is an Avid bowhunter he shares with us the ins and outs of hunting Austrailia, we talk about the different species , and some tactics and what to expect.
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Monday Mar 16, 2020
Monday Mar 16, 2020
Robby Denning Mule Deer Hunting 11.13
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Monday Mar 09, 2020
Monday Mar 09, 2020
Maria Stallone, Trevon Stolzfus, And John Stallone 11.12
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Monday Mar 02, 2020
Monday Mar 02, 2020
Muley Slayer Marc Smith 11.11
Live at the hunt expo Marc talks about hunting his NM giant
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