The First Gen Hunter Podcast

Ep. 292 The Global War On Terror, A Broken Back, and Shooting A 200 Inch Buck with Chris Janis.

Chris is back on the show to discuss his incredible 2024 deer season. Chris shot two giant whitetails, and did so within one year of his tree stand accident that left him with a broken back. It's a great story of redemption, grit, and perseverance. 
 
Other Topics Include
-Military service
-The 101st Airborn
-Political allegiances
-Faith
-Being connected to place
 
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Ep. 291 Backwoods Bulletin Podcast: The Perfect Nebraska Hunt Part 2

Description: We dive back into the story of Caleb & Mark's late season Nebraska muzzeloader hunt in this episode. We go over Mark's hunt in detail on this episode and finish up with some closing overall thoughts of the hunt. You can find pictures of the bucks and some of the terrain on our Instagram @backwoods_bulletin. We hope you enjoy and have a blessed week!-Caleb
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Ep. 290 Recovering Your Buck With A Boat with Cole Young

Cole Young has killed some incredible deer over the years, all of which come with their own unique story. But no story has been as crazy as this one. Listen in to hear about how to find your buck if it dies in a fast moving river!
 
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Ep. 289 Backwoods Bulletin Podcast: The Perfect Nebraska Muley Hunt pt. 1

Description:On this episode we join Caleb & Mark (Caleb's Dad) on their way back from their late season muzzle-loader hunt in Nebraska. They discuss and breakdown the first day of the hunt, which began minutes into driving into their first spot after their arrival! Then the stage is set for day 2 of the hunt, which will air next week in part 2! We hope you enjoy and stay tuned for next week! Have a blessed week!-Caleb
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Ep. 288 Tree Saddle Reviews After A Season of Use and Kent's Archery Buck Harvest

This conversation has been a long time coming- Caleb and Kent break down a year of hunting from tree saddles and offer their opinions on several different aspects of the experience. If you are considering a tree saddle you need to hear this conversation.
After the tree saddle conversation finishes Kent and Caleb tell the story of Kent's 2024 Archery Buck Harvest! It's a great story filled with high highs and low lows, but ultimately it has a great ending. 
 
 
 
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Ep. 288 Backwoods Bulletin Podcast: Gun Hunting Traditions & Nebraska Muzzleloader Season

In this episode, Caleb and his Dad (Mark), are on their way to Western Nebraska for a late muzzleloader hunt. They discuss the tradition of gun hunting, re-live one of their first gun deer hunts together, and briefly set the stage for their upcoming hunt in Nebraska. We hope you enjoy and stay safe if you are hitting the woods this week! Have a blessed week!
-Caleb
 
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Ep. 287 Rut Revival Podcast: Lance's 2024 Wounded Warrior Hunt, Getting Aggressive and Hunting Where The Does Are In the Late Rut

November is coming to an end, but there are still bucks cruising and time to capitalize! Noel and Lance talk about Lance's yearly volunteering work for a Wounded Warriors hunt in Missouri, and they also discuss some tactics and perspective when it comes to filling a tag this late in the rut. 
 
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Ep. 286 Big Woods Success with Brad Willey of Big Woods Bucks

Brad Willey of Big Woods Bucks is back on the show to talk about his 2024 buck! It's a great story of woodsmanship, sound tactics, and good instincts. 
 
Other topics include:
-Scary moments as an Army paratrooper
-Being injured in an IED ambush in Iraq
-Being comfortable with being uncomfortable
-The gear needed for tracking bucks in the rain, snow and heat in the big woods habitat. 
 
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Ep. 285 Backwoods Bulletin Podcast: Rut-Cation & Hunting Memories with Brent Barnett

This week we are joined by special guest Brent Barnett of Brownfield Ag News! We get to hear of some of his earliest hunting memories and his hunting background. Then we hear of his first ever "rut-cation" and the action-packed week he had in the deer woods, culminating in the harvest of a public land buck!We hope you enjoy the episode and have a blessed week!-CalebShow note tags:Instagram: @brent.barnett25YouTube: Brownfield Ag News
 
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Ep. 284 Rut Revival Podcast: Devastating News, Food Sources, and Congregating Deer

This is episode contains some devastating news for our boy Noel! But he's keeping his head up, hunting hard and adjusting to this week of the rut, and so should you.
 
Just keep hunting, just keep hunting, just keep hunting....
 
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