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March Howl Cast Syndication

March Howl Cast Syndication 
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Creating opportunities to find success

Creating opportunities and how that translates into success even in Florida 
Show Notes:
 
The Southern Collective is composed of consummate outdoorsmen whose roots stretch across the Deep South and who believe in Hunt Camp. They’re bringing it back by hosting hunting camps across the South, creating relatable content for the southern outdoorsman, and by creating a Digital Hunt Camp for those times when we can’t be in the great outdoors.
 
I recently had the opportunity to collaborate with the Southern Collective on a podcast episode where we cover all things Florida hunting. Florida can be described as the pinnacle of hard work, and we dive into tips and lessons learned. Hunting in Florida tops my list of toughest hunts, and a huge part of it is the bugs alone. We get into terrain challenges, hunting on public vs. private land, and more.
 
Creating opportunities is a big part of success in hunting, regardless of which state you’re hunting in. I share my thoughts on how to make things happen, including finding your edge and tracking your progress.  We talk about how important confidence is and how it can make or break you, and we share some stories about what we’ve learned along the way. 
What’s Inside:
 
The challenges of hunting in Florida
Lessons learned from previous Florida hunts
Why confidence is key in your hunting game
 
Mentioned in this episode
Days In The Wild Podcast
Phoenix Shooting Bags save 20% with code johnstallone
Howl for Wildlife: https://www.howlforwildlife.org/
Southern Collective on Instagram
The Southern Collective Hunting Podcast
 
Short Description:
I recently had the opportunity to collaborate with the Southern Collective on a podcast episode where we cover all things Florida hunting. We get into terrain challenges, hunting on public vs. private land, and more. Our conversation also includes why you should always track your progress, how to create opportunities, and why confidence can make or break your hunting game. 
Tags
big game hunting, hunting tips, hunting guide, buck hunting, hunting stories, howl for wildlife, the southern collective, Florida hunting, confidence, deer hunting, bow hunting, rifle hunting

Victory Drive Podcast Collaboration with Jacob Johnson

Victory Drive Podcast Collaboration with Jacob Johnson
Show Notes:
 
I was recently asked to collaborate with Jacob Johnson, a fellow hunting advocate and host of the Victory Drive Podcast. Here, Jacob and I cover a lot of ground. In the first portion of our collaboration, we chat about where in the country we’ve hunted and what’s on our bucket list. We get into details about a giveaway I’m doing on a mule deer hunt valued at over $1,300, and the proceeds are going to Howl for Wildlife. We also talk about hunting advocacy and how you can get involved.
 
Jacob and I talk about the problem with the strategy of replacing human hunters with apex predators, like coyotes. We’re seeing reductions in discounted tags and programs because of the increase in wolves and the reduction in game. I share how Howl for Wildlife is fundraising and the impact we’re having on trying to turn things around. We also discuss ways to get everyone on board, even non-hunters.
 
Towards the end of our conversation, we chat about the support hunting receives from gun advocacy and sport shooting and how the anti-gun mentality hurts our cause. We talk about some of the bills in play and how some taxation initiatives may set us back. We wrap up with some thoughts around our frustrations with current advocacy efforts and what it would take to make us the most powerful. 
What’s Inside:
 
Details on a hunt giveaway benefiting Howl for Wildlife
Why everyone, including non-hunters, should be invested in hunting advocacy
How partnering with gun advocates and sport shooting makes us stronger
 
Mentioned in this episode
Days In The Wild Podcast
Phoenix Shooting Bags save 20% with code johnstallone
Howl for Wildlife: https://www.howlforwildlife.org/
Victory Drive Podcast on Instagram
 
Short Description:
I was recently asked to collaborate with Jacob Johnson, a fellow podcaster and host of the Victory Drive Podcast. Here, Jacob and I cover a lot of ground. Our conversation includes how to get involved in hunting advocacy, how partnering with broader gun advocates makes us stronger, and our current frustrations. I also share details on a hunting giveaway I’m doing through Howl for Wildlife.
 
Tags
big game hunting, hunting tips, hunting guide, buck hunting, hunting stories, victory drive podcast, hunting advocacy, hunting giveaway, sport shooting, gun rights, anti-gun, howl for wildlife

Michael Cravens Hunting in AZ

Arizona Wildlife Federation Podcast Collaboration with Michael Cravens
Show Notes:
 
Michael Cravens runs the Arizona Wildlife Federation Podcast, and we recently joined forces to do a show together. Michael is the Advocacy and Conservation Director for the Arizona Wildlife Federation, which is the oldest conservation organization in the state. The group’s roots are in sporting, and they formed back in 1923 to create the first commission for wildlife management in Arizona to take it out of the hands of the legislature.
 
The Arizona Wildlife Federation works on education, volunteer habitat improvements and restorations, and advocacy, which is Michael’s primary role. He tracks good and bad bills and acts accordingly as it benefits the organization. Here, Michael and I discuss some of the things going on around the country right now and how they bleed into what we have going on in Arizona. 
 
It’s so important for citizens to be educated on wildlife issues so they can make informed voting decisions on what’s happening. Michael and I chat about misinformation and what we can do to combat it. We also share our thoughts around conservation vs. preservation, why hunting advocacy impacts far more than just hunting alone, and much more. 
What’s Inside:
 
Why it’s important to educate the public on wildlife issues
How hunters can help combat hunting and wildlife misinformation
Why we need wildlife and conservation advocacy now more than ever
 
Mentioned in this episode
Days In The Wild Podcast
Phoenix Shooting Bags save 20% with code johnstallone
Howl for Wildlife: https://www.howlforwildlife.org/
Arizona Wildlife Federation Podcast
Arizona Wildlife Federation
Short Description:
Michael Cravens runs the Arizona Wildlife Federation Podcast, and we recently joined forces to do a show together. Michael and I chat about misinformation and what we can do to combat it. We also share our thoughts around conservation vs. preservation, why hunting advocacy impacts far more than just hunting alone, and much more. 
Tags
big game hunting, hunting tips, hunting guide, buck hunting, hunting stories, howl for wildlife, Arizona wildlife federation, Arizona wildlife podcast, hunting advocacy, hunting legislation, conservation, preservation, misinformation 

TBT Kip Fowler on Mule Deer

This throwback Thursday taking it back to Kip Fowler to talk about Mule deer hunting 

No more deer hunting

In our first syndicated HOWLCAST Update of 2024 we focus on How hunting is much more interconnected than you think and how losing hunting in other states will affect you. We also discuss two of the hotspots that need nationwide attention and support from the hunting and outdoors community: Washington State and Colorado. Because the anti-hunting industry uses their nationwide fundraising, legal and political power to attack at the local and state level, it has become crystal clear that hunters, anglers and supporters of true wildlife conservation need to rally together. The threats that face WA and CO this year can and will surface in dozens of other states - either by forcing changes to predator management, methods of take, taking away trapping or removing your ability to hunt/trail/track/retrieve game with sporting dogs & hounds. 
 
HOWLCAST and HOWL For Wildlife is a resource for our community. In line with the conversation in this Feb. 2024 update, please follow and share the following online resources and social media: 
 
HOWL for Wildlife - join and take action with us.  
Save The Hunt Colorado - follow, share and donate today. 
Howl - on Instagram
Coloradans for Responsible Wildlife Mgmt - on Instagram 
 

Mr. Consistent Creed Christinat

Mr. Consistent Creed Christinat
Show Notes:
 
Creed Christinat is usually a do-or-die Coues deer guy, but he recently shot a giant mule deer. Here, he shares the story about how he got this buck. Creed tried to walk away, but he was just way too impressive to pass up. He had a history with the animal, and Creed goes through the whole journey from when he got the tag to when he took him down. 
 
Even though he says he fails a lot more than he wins, Creed is totally "Mr. Consistent” and puts in a ton of work. Creed says the trophy is in the eye of the beholder, and we talk about how much respect we have for people who ultimately get the job done within the timeframes they have, which sometimes isn’t a lot. 
 
Creed hasn’t scored his muley buck quite yet, and he says he’d rather enjoy him for a bit before he does so. We talk about why we wait sometimes and how, in some cases, we’d rather not know. Creed also shares a great story about an encounter with a coyote on another antelope buck hunt. After a few days of tracking the buck, he sees it flying out of the trees with a coyote on his tail and chases him right out into a meadow! After running in his direction, they turn, and Creed talks about the decision he had to make.
 
What’s Inside:
 
How Creed took down an impressive mule deer
Why we don’t always score our deer right away
Creed’s encounter with an antelope and a coyote
 
Mentioned in this episode
Days In The Wild Podcast
Phoenix Shooting Bags save 20% with code johnstallone
Howl for Wildlife: https://www.howlforwildlife.org/
Creed Christinat on Instagram
 
Short Description:
Creed Christinat is usually a do-or-die Coues deer guy, but he recently shot a giant mule deer. Here, he shares the story about how he got this buck. Creed also shares a great story about an encounter with a coyote on another antelope buck hunt. 
Tags
big game hunting, hunting tips, hunting guide, buck hunting, hunting stories, Coues deer, mule deer, deer hunting, scoring, antelope hunting, coyote

Turkey calling with Scott Ellis throwback

Turkey calling with Scott Ellis throwback

Shafer

Shafer the passion to leave your mark
Show Notes:
 
Typically, any music that has anything about hunting in it is in the country genre, but Michael Shafer is breaking the mold. His music is so unique and filled with positive messaging. I’m originally from Brooklyn, and I grew up on rap and hip hop and his style immediately resonated with me. Shafer joins me here to discuss his musical journey, and we talk about the success he’s seen so far. 
 
Shafer’s from Utah, and hunting has always been a part of his family heritage. He was influenced by hip hop as a city kid. When you think of a rapper, you don’t usually think about a white, Mormon kid from Utah, but Shafer is blazing his own trail. We talk about where he gets his inspiration from, how he writes his music, and how he deals with haters. 
 
Shafer and I dive into how his music humanizes hunting and how his message serves as a voice for hunting advocacy. Shafer also shares one of his best hunting stories. If you want to hear some of Shafer’s music, check him out on Instagram and YouTube (linked below). 
What’s Inside:
 
How Shafer is breaking the mold with his music.
Where Shafer finds motivation and inspiration.
One of Shafer’s favorite hunting stories.
 
Mentioned in this episode
Days In The Wild Podcast
Phoenix Shooting Bags save 20% with code johnstallone
Howl for Wildlife: https://www.howlforwildlife.org/
Shafer on Instagram
Shafer on YouTube
Short Description:
Typically, any music that has anything about hunting in it is in the country genre, but Michael Shafer is breaking the mold. His hip hop music is so unique and filled with positive messaging. Shafer and I dive into how his music humanizes hunting and how his message serves as a voice for hunting advocacy. Shafer also shares one of his best hunting stories.
 
Tags
big game hunting, hunting tips, hunting guide, buck hunting, hunting stories, music, hip hop, hunting music, hunting advocacy

Hunting Javelina with Rick Forrest

Hunting Javelina with Rick Forrest
Show Notes:
 
Hunting javelina is near and dear to my heart, and I always have a good time doing it. The legendary Rick Forrest joins me here to share some of his javelina hunting tips. Rick’s been in the hunting space for a long time, especially in the engineering and gear areas. He’s an Arizona native and shot his first javelina at the age of 10. At 13, he got into archery and got hooked on bow hunting. The last deer he shot with a firearm was way back in ’86!
 
Rick’s killed a javelina every year since his first one, and some years he gets two. Between him and his family members, he’s been involved in around 300 kills. We kick off our conversation with some info about the calls Rick’s developed. He has some stuff on the fixed blade side in development as well. Next, we dive into javelina hunting. Rick shares his habitat tips for how to find them. Spending time scouting and glassing is key. 
 
Rick and I share our thoughts on the best time to catch javelina, since we’ve caught them both at first light and later in the morning. We talk about why you shouldn’t pick on a herd too much and Rick’s top calling tips with examples. We also get into our experiences with what happens when Javelina goes on the attack and how to connect with Rick and buy a call.  
What’s Inside:
 
How to find javelina in the wild
Rick’s top javelina calling tips and call examples
How to get in touch with Rick to purchase a call
 
Mentioned in this episode
Days In The Wild Podcast
Phoenix Shooting Bags save 20% with code johnstallone
Howl for Wildlife: https://www.howlforwildlife.org/
Rick Forrest on Instagram
Rick Forrest on Facebook
 
Short Description:
The legendary Rick Forrest joins me here to share some of his javelina hunting tips. Rick shares his habitat tips for how to find them, the best times to find them, and his top calling techniques. We also get into our experiences with what happens when Javelina goes on the attack and how to connect with Rick and buy a call.  
Tags
big game hunting, hunting tips, hunting guide, buck hunting, hunting stories,