The First Gen Hunter Podcast

Jon is back on the show for a full length discussion on managing properties for whitetails. Jon likes to look at the other side of the coin when he makes his decisions about his land management projects, and this creativity has helped him become a respected name in the industry. 
 
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Most landowners want to practice good conservation strategies on their land, but many are worried that it will wreck the hunting quality. Jon Teater talks us through how we can balance both.
 
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Cody Idol comes from a great hunting family. He's been there done that since his earliest days of hunting as a kid and still chases hunting adventure even now as an adult. Alex and I talked with Cody about his elk hunting experience and we hear some incredible hunting stories along the way.
 
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Bowfishing is one of the most exciting activities to enjoy in the outdoors. The combination of hunting and fishing and the technical skill required make it that way. But while standing on the edge of the water with a bow in hand it's easy to wonder, "How can this be more purposeful than just killing rough fish for the excitement?" Mathew Schillinger of AMS bowfishing weighs in on this episode of pickin' bones to discuss this very topic.
 
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One of the craziest and coolest animals in North America is the mighty musk ox. These shaggy critters once roamed throughout much of the continent, but today they are only found around the Arctic Circle. Alex Gruin is one of the most experienced hunters I know and he made the incredible effort to go and chase down a trophy bull in Alaska.
 
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It's the dog days of summer and hunting season feels a long ways off, but take heart! The Full Draw Film Tour is here to tie you over until your first season opens.
 
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The terms "hunters" and "anglers" are often paired together with a certain level of equivalence as the two main options for folks who like to get their food off the land, but there is a third option. The center of Venn Diagram if you will. That third option is bowfishing. Bowfishing is ancient discipline that combines the best parts of archery hunting and fishing. Mathew from AMS Bowfishing joined me to talk about this great outdoor activity. 
 
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July 4th is such a great day for us Americans. There is so much good that has come from our freedom, and as hunters we should be especially grateful. In many countries hunting is extremely limited, if not impossible to enjoy. But here in The Land Of Free we hunt, and need to protect our great hunting opportunities!
 
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Have you ever wondered how hunters know the age of a deer they harvest, or at least are targeting? The same goes for elk, moose, bears, really anything furry that a hunter might target. Well their guess is based off of some sort of associated characteristics that match known ages as determined by scientists who examine the teeth of mammals. Matson's Lab in Manhattan, MT has been practicing this aging science for decades and have become the most recognized name in the animal aging business. I was fortunate enough to talk with Carolyn and AJ about the tooth cementum aging process. It's a fascinating science that his brought them some incredibly interesting opportunities.
 
 
 
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"You play like you practice, and you practice like you play" is the ancient coaching phrase all of us former athletes heard more times than we can count. It's a true statement though, and it applies to bow hunting just as much as it does football, and basketball. Deadnuts outdoors has created the most realistic target available to bow hunters so they can improve their practice routine to as life like of a scenario as possible. Corey Daniels the founder of Deadnuts Outdoors joins me on this episode to discuss the concept and products his company offers.
 
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Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:
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East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase