The First Gen Hunter Podcast

Ep. 36 Tracking Down New England Big Woods Bucks with Brad Willey

Kent and Brandon get an education on a deer hunting strategy that is totally new to them- tracking down bucks in the vast pubic access forests of New Hampshire, Vermont and Maine. Brad Willey of White Mountain Buck Trackers has mastered this method of hunting and explains where to look for tracks, and then how to identify a fresh, mature buck track to start following, and what it takes to get a buck on the ground. Plus there is a 45 minute pre game where Kent and Brandon talk through their hunting and fishing goals for 2021. Plenty of excitement and great information in this one!
Follow Brad and His Team:
Instagram: @white_mtn_buck_trackers
https://www.instagram.com/white_mtn_buck_trackers/
Facebook: @whitemtnbucktrackers  https://www.facebook.com/whitemtnbucktrackers
 

Ep 35 Late Season Archery Tactics with Jeremiah Haas

Feeling the pressure to notch your deer tag, and feeling as if all hope is lost for that to actually happen before the end of the season? We got you covered. Environmental Chemist, Jeremiah Haas knows exactly where to locate deer this time of year and how to get one on the ground and he was kind enough to give up his time to share his expertise on the podcast. Take notes as you listen to this one on hunting the late season.

Ep. 34 Two Brothers, Two Bucks

This is a story with a happy ending. My brother Jake and I were both fortunate enough to harvest a beautiful Iowa buck this year. This is the story of that accomplishment. There are plenty of laughs, highs, lows and of course tips in this one. Be sure to tune in to hear the scoop on the climax of the Boucher brother deer season.

Ep. 33 The Christmas Special with Noel Gandy

Merry Christmas!
 
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Instagram and Facebook: @noelgandy, @bv_the_woodsman
 
 
 

Ep. 32 Surviving and Thriving with Old Man Winter- An Interview with Alex Earhart

Hunting the late season brings about some of the greatest, and most rewarding challenges. We place ourselves right in the middle of some of the toughest and most uncomfortable conditions that nature can deal us. Alex Earhart is an outdoorsman who relishes this time of year and has spent much of his life perfecting his approach to safely enjoy this unique time of year, and he comes on the show to offer his advice. Whether hunting, hiking or camping- this episode will give you the information you need to approach the late season more effectively than ever before. 

Ep. 31 Nonresident Tag Applications and Acquisitions Part 2 with Alex Gruin

Most people have dreams. Most dreams get cut short by the dreamer failing to follow through. This episode is here to help you and your dream not fall prey to this common pitfall. There is a ton of information in this episode on getting a tag as a nonresident as well as a great story of Alex shooting a beautiful buck just a few days before we recorded. Listen, research, get a tag and pursue your dream hunt.
Follow Alex
Instagram: @east2westhunts
Website: www.alexgruin.com

Ep. 30 Hunting Bucks From The Ground with Tony Trietch

Sometimes tree stands and elevated box blinds are the best way to hunt, and sometimes they aren’t. When your best option is taking your hunt to the ground you need to have a good plan in place. Tony Trietch is a ground hunting expert. He kills numerous trophy caliber animals each year while hunting exclusively from the ground. Tony was kind enough to join the show and explain his own tactics, gear and lessons learned from years of hunting from the same elevation as his game.
Follow Tony on Instagram: @tony_trietch

Ep. 29 Pheasant Hunting South Dakota

Jeff Boer from Wild Dakota TV joins the show to discuss pheasant hunting opportunities in his home state of South Dakota. Just like most things within hunting, a good plan with the appropriate mindset is the key to finding the most enjoyment from our most promising opportunities. Jeff offers local knowledge, tips and insight that will make you double check your late January calendar to see if you can fit in a week of vacation to The Pheasant Capital of the World.
 
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Instagram and Facebook: @wilddakotatv
YouTube Channel: WildDakotaTV

Ep. 28 Gun Season Tactics for Whitetails with Trevor Schmidt

Tradition. First time deer hunters. Desperation to fill a tag. These are all  reasons that make gun season one of the most favorite times of the year for hunters. If you've gone before, you know it's not as simple as just finding a good vantage point and taking a shot. There is a lot of additional work that goes into being a successful gun season hunter and Trevor Schmidt is here to share some strategies that have served him very well through many years of hunting gun seasons. Tune in to increase your odds of tagging out with a firearm this year.

Ep. 27 How to Get Close to Deer with Jared Gortsema and James Zandstra of The Fair Chase

One of the most challenging concepts for new deer hunters to figure out is how to consistently get close enough to deer to get a shot. This interview with James and Jared of Bowga Hunting provides excellent instruction for solving this problem, and tagging more deer. 
Follow Bowga Hunting: https://www.bowgahunting.com/
Instagram: @bowgahunting & @jaredgortsema