The First Gen Hunter Podcast

Ep. 264 The Whitetail Industrial Complex with Doug Duren

Deer hunting is the most common thread in the fabric of American hunting culture, and once you've had a good taste of it, it's easy to see why that is. But just as all other enjoyable pursuits have become commercialized so has deer hunting. So much so that sometimes it's simplest components that make it such a great part of the human experience are lost within the market driven perspectives, products, and trends. My good friend Doug Duren joined me to discuss this reality, and provide his insight on the issue.
 
Topics Include
-Historical view of Deer Hunting
-CWD
-Behind the scenes information from Meateater
-Sharing The Land
-Hunting Access 
-Conservation
 
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Ep. 263 Backwoods Bulletin Podcast: Fishing, Food Plots & Farming with Dillon Branderhorst

This week Caleb sits down with one of his best friends, Dillon, discussing summer fishing and review a recent article on the subject. They also share what they have learned with planting 5 different food plots leading into this deer season and some things learned. To finish the episode, we hear about the biggest buck Dillon has seen while in the field and hear about best practices when seeking permission to hunt a farmers land, from a farmer! We hope you enjoy and have a blessed week!-Caleb
 
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Ep. 262 Muzzleloader Hunting with Andrew Lukosevic of Endurhunt

Andrew is a friend and fellow podcaster who has taken on hunting as a first gen hunter. After being contacted multiple times on how to hunt with a muzzleloader Andrew and I decided to host a podcast together to air on both of our feeds to help others learn how to hunt successfully with a muzzleloader.
 
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Ep. 261 Backwoods Bulletin Podcast: City Deer Hunting, Crappie Records, and Reptile Hunts in Florida

Backwoods is here with another dose of outdoor news to help you stay in the loop on what's happening around the country.
 
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Ep. 260 Shooting 1,000 Doves a Day in Argentina with Adam Ledvina

Adam is a goat herdsman who uses his goat herd to restore native habitat throughout the midwest by grazing down competition from invasive plants. Our passion for conserving prairie ecosystems is what helped us cross paths which is when I found out that Adam loves hunting doves. He recently purchased an outfitted dove hunt in Argentina, the promised land of great dove hunting, and he joined me on the show to discuss his experiences.
Topics Include:-Whitetail land management with "goatscaping"-Number of doves, dove hunters, and days hunting doves in the US-Number of shells spent per bagged dove-Purchasing hunting trips at conservation banquets-The ecosystems of Argentina
- Wearing out shotguns
-The skill of the "bird boys"
 
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Ep. 259: Backwoods Bulletin- The Fisherman's Outpost

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Ep. 258 How To Saddle Hunt with Jeremy Dinsmore

In this episode Kent and Alex interview Jeremy Dinsmore of the Antler Up Podcast to dig into the strategy of saddle hunting. Saddle hunting is the most ultralight method of mobile hunting, but the learning curve seems to be a barrier for many hunters. Jeremy breaks down the how and why of saddle hunting and by the end of listening I think you will feel ready to give it a try. I know I do.
 
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Ep. 257 Backwoods Bulletin: Best Gun Dog Breed? White Oaks vs. Red Oaks, Michigan Restricts Youth and Disabled Vets to Antlerless Only Tags!

Caleb is joined by his wife Stacie to discuss three topics in the hunting world. What gun dog breed is best, the differences between white and red oaks, and a new controversial law being introduced to youth and disabled deer seasons in Michigan in 2025. 
 
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Ep. 256 Trail Cam Law, Big Ol' Bucks, and Whitetail Master Academy with Jake Hofer

Jake Hofer is one of the nicest guys you meet. Beyond that he is a brilliant businessman, a conservationist, and a really good deer hunter.  In this conversation we discuss his previous deer season, what's been going on with trail cam bans, his recent acquisition of Whitetail Master Academy.
 
Other Topics Include
-Hunting and social media
-The slippery slope of limiting hunting rights
-The best use of trail cams.
 
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Ep. 255 The Backwoods Bulletin with Sam Soholt of Public Land Tees

Welcome to the first episode of The Backwoods Bulletin Podcast hosted by Caleb Drake!
 
In this episode Caleb is joined by Sam Soholt a hunter and conservationist who has spent his career raising money and awareness for conservation efforts through his business Public Land Tees.
 
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