The First Gen Hunter Podcast

Ep. 76 The Christmas Special with Rusty Boruff

Merry Christmas!
2021 is drawing to a close. Pretty soon our hunting licenses will need to be updated, and our focus will shift from deer, waterfowl, and pheasants to sheds and spring turkeys, but as we close out the year we get to celebrate the greatest gift of all- the gift provided to us by the God of all creation given in the form of His Son, Jesus. That’s what we are here to talk about in this episode of the podcast, and avid whitetail hunter Rusty Boruff is here to tell us this ancient story of hope. Of course we can’t help ourselves and we talk about a whole lot of hunting as well which includes: the ultimate hunter’s stocking stuffers, the most underrated county in deer hunting, and the incredible work Rusty has going on with One Eighty. I hope you enjoy this episode, and I hope this Christmas season is finding you at peace and reflecting on the hope of the original Christmas.
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Ep. 75 Late Season Bucks In the Big Woods with Brian Rusk

Holding a deer tag into the late season provides a unique challenge that all of our rut wizard friends don’t find themselves in very often. It’s almost like we are doing the extra time, because we didn’t get our homework done by the due date that every one else seemingly had no problem with. But if we look at the late season as just another opportunity to hunt our favorite game, we will realize that are tardy tag isn’t a burden at all. Instead it is another opportunity to learn how deer survive and behave throughout the different phases of the season.
 
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Ep. 74 Hunt Therapy: Fillin‘ Tags and Game Bags

If you've hunted long enough you know that that act of pulling the trigger, or releasing an arrow is a very small part of what goes into hunting, but it is the brief moment that we dream about. So much of the conversation about hunting centers on the gear and the process, but in this episode we talk about the moment of truth as we talk through the success Brandon, Alex and I have enjoyed so far this season. We had a lot of fun rehashing our tales of triumph and hope our stories inspire you as you lean into the late season.
 
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Ep. 73 Stand Placement Part 2

Happy Thanksgiving! I have so many blessings in my life to be thankful for, and you as a FGHP listener are one of them- so thank you! In this episode Brandon and I hit a part 2 to one of our earliest episodes that covers one of the toughest questions for new and veteran hunters: where should I set up to hunt? We talk about some general rules we use to guide our decision making, adjustments we make throughout the phases of deer season, and how to use logic to help you connect the dots on your way to tagging a buck, and what to do when frustration boils over. Recording this episode was a major help to us and I'm confident listening in will be a big advantage to you as well. 
 
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Ep. 72 Hunt Therapy LIVE From Big Buck HQ with Noel and Charlie Gandy

Banner days are banner days, because they are so good you want to make a banner and nail it to the lodgepole of your cabin to extol the greatness of what happened that day. This episode of hunt therapy was the first ingredient to a banner day for me. Jake and I met up to hunt in Noel's neck of the woods and we had a great time recording this show. We start out by listing names for big bucks, get the inside scoop on the legend of Doofus, and talk about the good, the bad, and the ugly of hunting October. There's so much to enjoy about this conversation that even if work is miserable, or if your season hasn't been working out, or whatever could be bugging you, if you tune into this one, I can pretty well guarantee you will be smiling for the next hour and 22 minutes. 
 
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Ep. 71 The Life Of An Uplander: An Interview With Bob St. Pierre

In our lives we on occasion are fortunate enough to cross paths with someone who is truly passionate about what they do. Their whole demeanor is infectious, and as you listen to and watch them speak and interact with others you feel yourself buying into their cause. Bob St. Pierre of Pheasants Forever is one of those rare individuals. Bob was kind enough to join this episode of the show to talk about the current state of upland habitat, populations, and of course hunting. Bob shares his own experiences as an uplander and also lends his own perspective on where things are now, and where they are heading in the next decade for upland habitat and the bird species that depend on it. By the end of tuning in, I’m confident that you will be bought in as well.
 
 
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Ep. 70 Hunt Therapy: Deer & Gear- An Interview with Kendall Card

There are many hurdles we first gen hunters have to clear in order to successfully break into the hunting scene. Along with a knowledge deficit, lack of private hunting access, and no tactical foundation, acquiring all of the necessary gear to get out and hunt is one of the tallest hurdles for first gen hunters. Thankfully there are several options to help solve this problem, but I have found none better than the businesses Camofire and Black Ovis. Kendall Card- Cofounder of these companies, joined the show to explain their back story, and he also pitched in on the other main topic of the show which is deer hunting. Most states have their deer seasons under way at this point so we break down some of the factors we can control to help our seasons get off with a strong start.
 
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Ep. 69 A Hunt 8 Years In The Making

We Iowegians like to brag about our status in the trophy whitetail category. You want a slob buck? Start putting in to draw a tag in the Hawkeye State. But what deer are to Iowa, elk are to Arizona. It's no secret that monstrous elk reside in the Grand Canyon State, and our friend Alex Gruin of East2West Hunts has been working hard on his own tag acquisition project to battle the 1% draw odds and go chase after these majestic animals. Finally after 8 long years of waiting his number was called and his hunt was scheduled, and he joins us in this episode to report on how it all went down. 
 
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Ep. 68 Hunt Therapy: Arizona Dreams, 3:30am Doves, and Work Dress Code Hacks

This is the 2nd installment of the hunting camp style series that we are now calling Hunt Therapy. This is your every other week opportunity for hunt themed laughs, and tips that we are confident you will find both relatable and therapeutic. This episode includes Alex's preview of his dream elk hunt in Arizona, Brandon's dove hunting plans, Jake's obliterated archery target, and my war on business casual dress codes. 
 
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Ep.67 Empire State Whitetails with Jon Teater

Most people think of New York as the concrete jungle, far removed from any resemblance of its pre-settled beauty, and while that is true when considering the New York City area and it’s suburbs, that’s far from the truth for the remainder of the state. Dense forests edged by cropland, lakes, and mountains are what make this state beautiful and a prime home for whitetail deer. Jon Teater is a NY native and whitetail land manager who was kind enough to lend us his time to educate us on how hunting whitetails in NY can be done.
 
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