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Throwback thurs Early Elk Season with Shannon Mobbs

Throwback thurs Early Elk Season with Shannon Mobbs
 
Show Notes:
Shannon Mobbs is a buddy of mine and it’s time to talk about elk season since it’s right around the corner. I’m about to head to New Mexico to hunt antelope and a friend of mine has a cattle ranch and I was able to get a landowner tag. It sounds like it will be promising, but I have no idea what to expect. The tag is good for three days and I can use any weapon. Antelope hunting is a lot of fun and I’m taking a friend who’s a first timer.
 
Shannon shares what he likes to do to prepare for the upcoming elk season. He picks up his gym time and getting back into it after taking some down time is always difficult. Staying in shape all year round is always ideal and sometimes it helps to switch up your routine. It also helps to keep your equipment and technique dialed in and stay active in whatever season is happening at the time. Buying a new bow and changing up your equipment is all about timing and something that a lot of hunters take into consideration.
 
We get into scouting and Shannon talks about how he chooses the spots he uses for the season. He uses onX mapping technology to zoom in on travel paths and trails. He uses cameras a little bit but doesn’t depend on them. Elk hunting is far more competitive these days, which isn’t everyone’s thing, but Shannon enjoys it. He has tips for folks heading out in early elk season and the difference in tactics between the early season and later. We talk about the moon phases as well and how it impacts elk in different areas. It’s been a while since I’ve had Shannon on, so he spends some time catching us up on his best hunting stories since our last conversation.
What’s Inside:
What to do leading up to an elk hunt to prepare.
Changes in equipment and how it impacts hunting.
Scouting and how Shannon chooses spots.
Tactics for early elk season vs mid and late elk season.
Moon phases and elk hunting.
Shannon’s latest hunting stories.
 
Mentioned in this episode
Phoenix Shooting Bags save 20% with code johnstallone
Howl for Wildlife: https://www.howlforwildlife.org/
GoHunt: https://www.gohunt.com/
 
Short Description:. 
It’s almost elk season and Shannon Mobbs has a ton of tips to help you get ready. We chat about what to do to prepare, including ramping up gym time and checking your equipment. Shannon shares what he likes to do for scouting, the differences between early and later elk seasons, moon phases, and more.
 
Tags:
big game hunting, hunting tips, hunting guide, buck hunting, hunting stories, elk hunting, antelope, elk season, scouting, shannon mobbs, days in the wild

Perfecting Your Shooting Game with Anthony Stallone

 Perfecting Your Shooting Game with Anthony Stallone
Show Notes:
 
Mr. Phoenix Shooting Bags, Anthony Stallone, stops by to share some top tips just in time for rifle season. Whether you’re hunting antelope or elk, making even just a few tweaks to your technique can get you closer to that one shot kill. Many people think they can shoot, but the more you go over the right steps to correct your shot, the better off you’ll be. We kick things off by talking about the most common mistakes Anthony sees and what you should be practicing now up until the hunt.
 
Anthony shares his tips for the perfect trigger pull and how to fight off target panic. We also talk about why the type of trigger you use matters less than how well you can pull it. Success always comes from mitigating all the factors you can control. We get into why a lighter trigger is better and why it’s worth taking your bullets out of the gun if you’re moving locations. Anthony also suggests getting a bubble level for your rifle.
 
We talk about how shooting bags and cheek rests make a huge difference in your aim. Finding that sweet spot before you shoot is key, along with regular practice. You also want to figure out your ballistics and which bullets your gun likes, because they’re all different. We wrap up with Anthony’s tips for how to shoot the perfect 1,000-yard shot. If you can master that, everything else is a chip shot.
What’s Inside:
 
The most common shooting mistakes and how to correct them
Tips to perfect your trigger pull
How to master a 1,000-yard shot
 
Mentioned in this episode
Days In The Wild Podcast
Phoenix Shooting Bags save 20% with code johnstallone
Howl for Wildlife: https://www.howlforwildlife.org/
Short Description:Mr. Phoenix Shooting Bags, Anthony Stallone, stops by to share some top tips just in time for rifle season. Whether you’re hunting antelope or elk, making even just a few tweaks to your technique can get you closer to that one shot kill. We cover how to perfect your trigger pull, how shooting bags and a cheek rest make for better aim, and how to master the 1,000-yard shot.
Tags
big game hunting, hunting tips, hunting guide, buck hunting, hunting stories, shooting, shooting mistakes, elk season, antelope season, rifle hunting, bow hunting, shooting bags

Last Minute Elk Hunting Tips Marc Carlton

Last Minute Elk Hunting Tips Marc Carlton
Marc is the son of elk calling pioneer Wayne Carlton and is the man behind Native by Carlton calls. We talk about little nuances of elk hunting and some of the details that are the tipping point for success. Elk hunting is a tough endeavor and so much goes into a hunt to find success we discuss a lot of the little details that are perfect for the drive up to elk camp.
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Jumping The String With Randy Ulmer Throwback

Jumping The String With Randy Ulmer Throwback
 
Show Notes:  
Randy Ulmer joins me today to talk about the dreaded “jumping the string.” What does it mean if a deer jumps the string? Something triggers the deer to jump when an arrow is shot; and moves before the arrow can get to it. Today we discover a few theories about just what causes deer to jump the string.
 
When an arrow is shot, deer can collapse their front legs and drop their chests in preparation to spring, and the arrow ends up missing them. This is a lot easier if their heads are down to start with. An alert deer is much more likely to jump than a non-alert deer, and older age class bucks are much more likely to jump than younger bucks. Older bucks have been pursued more, by other hunters and predators, so they are more sensitive. Young bucks jump as well, just not as often. Interestingly, when targeting a deer in a group, the other, non-targeted deer aren’t as likely to jump as the targeted one. 
 
What causes a buck to jump? There are a couple theories. Some people think it’s the sound of the bow shooting the arrow, and another camp of people think it’s the sound of the actual arrow. Distance might also play a role. The closer you are to the deer, the more likely they are to detect you. The closer the deer, the louder the bow and arrow are, and the more likely the target deer is to jump.  The kind of arrows you use makes a big difference as well. Thinner, slower, stiffer arrows make less noise, so deer are less likely to jump. 
 
While frustrating, there are things you can do to cut back on the number of bucks that jump the string. Randy likes to use the same bow for every animal because he has a great feel for it. Put shock absorbing devices on the bow to mute the sound. Use a very small diameter arrow.  You can’t avoid the problem completely but you can implement some of these to avoid losing that prize buck. 
 
What’s Inside:
What is the distance sweet spot when it comes to bow hunting?
Which deer are mostly likely to jump?
The importance of researching deer in the area you want to hunt. 
 
Mentioned In This Episode:Phoenix Shooting Bags Save 20% with code: johnstallone
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Primos.com Save 15% on everything at Primos with code: STL02
 
Short Description:
There is nothing more frustrating than finding a prize buck, loading your bow, taking a shot, and then seeing the deer “jump the string.” Many, many bucks have been lost this way. Today Randy Ulmer and I discuss what causes a deer to jump the string and what can be done to curb it. 
 
Tags:
String jumping, jumping the string, bow hunting, older age-class bucks, blind, ground blind, Whitetail deer, Mule deer, Coues deer
 

Robby Denning Discusses the End of Hunting

Robby Denning had Myself and Charles Whitwam to discuss Howl for Wildlife and Hunting as we know it. 

Nathan Endicott bowhunting

Blacktail Hunting in the Pacific Northwest with Nathan Endicott
Show Notes:
 
Nate Endicott and I sit down for a chat about blacktail hunting in the Pacific Northwest. He’s also hunted mule deer in Arizona a couple of times. We talk about the rapid changes to hunting in Arizona if you’re out of state, especially when it comes to getting a tag. Even though I advocated for it, it’s not the best system, and it has an impact on my guiding business. We also chat about how things go up north in Oregon, where Nate is.
 
I hunted in Washington last year during the blacktail rut, and Nate and I talk about late season deer hunting in Oregon. Washington and Oregon are similar, but there’s less opportunity in Washington. You could also get an all season tag every other year, so it all depends. If you’re a non-resident, it’s more expensive. Nate walks through the tag process for deer hunting, and we get into when the peak of the rut is for blacktail.
 
Nate and I talk about deer behavior on the west coast and how it’s different and similar to the east. In some areas, there’s a lot of private ground, and Nate maps out the geography and where the deer population hangs out. We talk about how to use deer behavior to your benefit, how our experience over the years has made us better hunters, and why hunters need to band together. We wrap up by chatting about Nate’s favorite habitat to score blacktail bucks, the three factors that contribute to his success, and Nate’s favorite blacktail deer hunting story.
 
What’s Inside:
 
What the tag process for deer hunting is like in Washington and Oregon.
Deer behavior on the west coast. 
Nate’s favorite blacktail deer hunting story.
 
Mentioned in this episode
Days In The Wild Podcast
Phoenix Shooting Bags save 20% with code johnstallone
Howl for Wildlife: https://www.howlforwildlife.org/
Nate Endicott on YouTube
Nate Endicott on Instagram
EndicottFilms.com
Short Description:Nate Endicott and I sit down for a chat about blacktail hunting in the Pacific Northwest. Nate walks through the tag process for deer hunting up north, and we get into when the peak of the rut is for blacktail. We talk about how to use deer behavior to your benefit, how our experience over the years has made us better hunters, why hunters need to band together, and Nate’s favorite blacktail deer hunting story.
Tags
big game hunting, hunting tips, hunting guide, buck hunting, hunting stories, blacktail deer, blacktail hunting, pacific northwest, deer hunting, deer behavior

How to extend your hunting lifespan Linden Loren throwback

Relating Health and Hunting, Linden Loren and James Fitzgerald
 
Show Notes:
Without health, there is no hunting. Linden Loren and James Fitzgerald join me to discuss how our health affects hunting capabilities in season and our day-to-day life off season. James is a returning guest; I really lean on him for all things fitness. Linden is owner of ANION Outdoors and author of his upcoming book; Your Hunting Healthspan: 73 Ways Hunters Can Age Better & Prevent Disease. 
 
The intent of Linden’s work is to positively impact the hunting community, both in the off-season and in-season. Linden gets his inspiration in part from the passing of his father when he was 18. His dad was a hunter, whose lifestyle choices whittled down his health. His hope is that he can inspire self-awareness in hunters, in that if I do more things in the favor of my health then I can do more of the hobby I love. 
 
The better in shape we get not just physically, but mentally and spiritually, the more we understand that these are things we are able to do and can even make our hunt better. As hunters and people, we want to reach our highest human potential. This is something we can all agree on, but what does this look like? Linden says that this means moving into a mindset of prevention. This causes  health results to build momentum. When people are feeling great all of the time, they are more likely to make healthier choices.
 
Start evaluating yourself, How do you feel? How is your mood? Get a foundation and a starting point. Really reflect on how you’re maximizing your minute. Are you putting in the effort in your relationships? Get a baseline of what your day to day is, and ask yourself truthfully: Do I think these things are working? When you’re more aware, and you realize how these practices came to be, this is where  positive change will happen. 
 
As a guy who has been trying to integrate health into this world. It’s kind of like hitting a brick wall. The main obstacle is to get the hunter to realize what you’re selling them. What hunters want and need is the silver bullet, this perfect answer to, how can I fix this? Linden’s book and philosophy are taking steps to get those answers into the hunter’s hands.
What’s Inside:
Health and Hunting.
How are your health and lifestyle choices affecting your hunt?
Your Hunting Healthspan.
Helping hunters make their health a priority.
 
Mentioned In This Episode:
Your Hunting Healthspan | Anion Outdoors
ANION | Merging Science with the Outdoors  
 
Phoenix Shooting Bags, save 20% with code johnstallone
Days in the Wild Podcast & Guide Service 
John Stallone Days in The Wild - Days in The Wild 
 
Short Description:
How is your health affecting your hunt? Linden Loren and James Fitzgerald are on the show today to talk about the way changes in your  lifestyle could improve your hunting and your day-to-day in the off season. We’re talking about Linden’s upcoming book, Your Hunting Healthspan: 73 Ways Hunters Can Age Better & Prevent Disease, and talking about the first steps to take in improving your health. 
Tags:
Days in The Wild, Big Game Hunting, Hunting, Hunting and Health, Health and Hunting, Healthy Mindset, Prevention Mindset, Life Change, Human Potential, In Season, Off Season, Tips for Hunters, Your Hunting Healthspan, Hunting Healthspan

Broadheads and Arrow Flight Testing with Iron Will Bill

 Broadheads and Arrow Flight Testing with Iron Will Bill
Show Notes:
 
Bill Vanderheyden (or Iron Will Bill, as I like to call him) is the co-founder of Iron Will Outfitters, which is known for its fantastic broadheads. Here, we talk all about arrow flight and some of the testing Bill’s done recently. Hopefully, this information will help you develop your own system when it comes to knowing what to shoot. We kick things off with a recap of some of Bill’s recent hunting trips, including turkey, pigs, and bears.
 
Bill’s reason for testing arrow flight is that there’s not a lot of current research out there. Most of it’s on target archery, and the aerodynamics change quite a bit when you put a fixed blade broadhead on the front. With the right arrow and bow set up, you can get these broadheads to fly a decent distance, but it is a challenge since they’re way less forgiving. Bill talks about sponsoring a university project where he can eliminate his bias and have researchers look at different designs and how well they perform. He also shares the six factors they looked at during testing.
 
Bill and I talk about what to use to improve your own performance out on the hunt. When you build arrows, it’s important to have a starting point, and we talk about how to build the best arrow. Bill also shares, from start to finish, how he builds his own arrows. We chat about how to tune your bow, the results of Bill’s recent studies, and his plans for how to improve for the future.
 
What’s Inside:
 
Results from Bill’s recent arrow flight testing.
Bill’s arrow building process.
Tips for enhancing performance.
 
Mentioned in this episode
Days In The Wild Podcast
Phoenix Shooting Bags save 20% with code johnstallone
Howl for Wildlife: https://www.howlforwildlife.org/
Iron Will Outfitters
Short Description:Bill Vanderheyden (or Iron Will Bill, as I like to call him) is the co-founder of Iron Will Outfitters, which is known for its fantastic broadheads. Here, we talk all about arrow flight and some of the testing Bill’s done recently. We chat about how to build arrows, how to tune your bow, the results of Bill’s research, and his plans for how to improve for the future.
Tags
big game hunting, hunting tips, hunting guide, buck hunting, hunting stories, archery, broadheads, iron will outfitters, fixed blade broadhead, testing, research

Meat Care throwback Hank Shaw

Throwback Thursday with Hank Shaw on meat care and field care fo game meat 

Solo Elk Hunting Joe Giglia

Solo Elk Hunting with Joe Giglia Elk Bros
 
Elk Bros Joe Giglia and I discuss solo elk hunting, the different scenarios, things to consider, tactics, etc.