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6 days ago
Traveling with Meat x The Okayest Hunter
6 days ago
6 days ago
In this episode of the Fair Chase podcast, James and Joe talk about traveling with meat and James talks with Eric Clark of Okayest Hunter about hunting, humility, and humor.
Here's a breakdown of the conversation:
- TFC x WTA’s Moose Sweepstakes. Enter to win here: https://worldwidetrophyadventures.com/c/tfcr013/
- James and Joe reflect on past trips and getting meat home
- Preparing meat to travel
- Coleman coolers + Dry Ice = a great way to get meat home
- Issues/success with different airlines
- Mule deer carry on
- Driving with meat
- Eric's first deer and social shaming
- Why start the Okayest Hunter?
- The pressure to always be right/know everything
- Humor and humility in hunting
- Being different, not better
- The Okayest hunter community - accepting and understanding
- The first sit of the year almost always goes wrong
- Older bucks act different
- Kayaking for bucks
- Where to find Okayest Hunter
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Friday Mar 15, 2024
Turkey Calling x Spring Training
Friday Mar 15, 2024
Friday Mar 15, 2024
In this episode of the Fair Chase podcast, James and Jared talk turkey calling and James talks with Todd of Human Predator Packmule about training for spring bear hunting.
Here's a breakdown of the conversation:
- TFC x WTA’s Moose Sweepstakes: Enter to win here https://worldwidetrophyadventures.com/c/tfcr013/
- Jared as the national runner up turkey caller/losing to the Tiger King
- Turkey plans for the year
- Turkey calling in various situations
- pre-fly down, fly down cackle, yelping, cutting, etc.
- Staying silent to close the gap
- Todd and James on warming up and aging
- Assessing your current physical condition
- Why low and slow training is really important
- Recovery/Hunting as a marathon
- days of physical exertion
- High-intensity workouts
- Proper food portions
- use your hands
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Friday Mar 08, 2024
Spring Bears & Fargone Media
Friday Mar 08, 2024
Friday Mar 08, 2024
In this episode of the Fair Chase podcast, James and Joe talk spring bears and James spends some time with Nolan Schneider of Fargone Media.
Here's a breakdown of the conversation:
- TFC x WTA’s Moose Sweepstakes. Enter to win here: https://worldwidetrophyadventures.com/c/tfcr013/
- TFC’s new podcast format
- Preparing for bear hunts in new areas
- Factors to consider: water sources and green up
- Predictability of spring bears
- Different bear habitats
- Introduction to Fargone
- Fargone’s work in the outdoor space
- Fishing, fly fishing and slaying large-mouth bass
- Fargone’s film: Subsistence
- Caribou and Conservation
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Monday Mar 04, 2024
TFC Pulls Back the Curtains
Monday Mar 04, 2024
Monday Mar 04, 2024
- Our new partnership with OnX and making a switch from Huntwise: why we did what we did
- A nod to our long-term buddies at Kifaru
- Why WE hunt: A little bit of conservation and a lot of the fact that hunting is awesome
Monday Feb 19, 2024
Continuous Learning with Beau Martonik
Monday Feb 19, 2024
Monday Feb 19, 2024
Welcome to another episode of The Fair Chase Podcast!
Today, we welcome Beau Martonik back to the show.
Here's what we discussed:
- Beau Martonik's background in hunting, particularly in Pennsylvania and the Western United States.
- His journey and experiences in hunting, including his love for adventure and challenge in new environments.
- The concept and evolution of his East Meets West Hunt podcast, focusing on learning and sharing information about hunting.
- The uniqueness of hunting in different states like Pennsylvania, Michigan, and other Midwestern states.
- Discussion about dietary restrictions and its impact on hunting and outdoor activities.
- Importance of scouting, understanding deer behavior, and adapting hunting strategies.
- The effect of environmental factors like weather on deer behavior.
- The significance of being adaptable and open-minded in hunting.
- Strategies for scouting and preparing for different hunting seasons.
- The influence of hunting media and public perception on hunting practices.
- Beau's approach to continuous learning and sharing knowledge through his platforms.
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Friday Feb 09, 2024
Arrows, Dr. Ashby and Garrett Schlief
Friday Feb 09, 2024
Friday Feb 09, 2024
Welcome to another episode of The Fair Chase Podcast!
Today, we talk with Garrett Schlief, President and Master Arrowsmith at Grizzlystik.
Here's what we discussed:
- Discussion on the company's focus on developing specialized arrows and broadheads, particularly for big game hunting.
- The shift towards heavier arrows and broadheads for white-tailed deer hunting is explored.
- Specifics of arrow and broadhead design, including the benefits of heavy arrows with high front-of-center (FOC) balance for effective penetration.
- The importance of arrow design, including the use of single and double bevel broadheads and the tapering of arrow shafts, is emphasized.
- The impact of using efficient and reliable hunting equipment on a hunter's mindset and confidence is discussed.
- Garrett shares stories and experiences from his own hunting adventures.
- The philosophy of over-preparation for hunting scenarios is highlighted as a key aspect of Grizzly Stick's approach.
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Friday Jan 26, 2024
Correy Hawk, Bowyer
Friday Jan 26, 2024
Friday Jan 26, 2024
Welcome to another episode of The Fair Chase Podcast!
Today, we talk archery with Correy Hawk of Organic Archery and the survival show Alone.
Here's what we discussed:
- Correy Hawk's upbringing in Southeast Nebraska and his early exposure to traditional bow hunting.
- Experience in the Marine Corps and its influence on his life and skills.
- Development of his interest in archery, beginning with making wooden arrows.
- Evolution into a skilled bow maker, learning and refining the craft over years.
- Decision to start Organic Archery in 2018, transitioning from a regular job to a business.
- Participation in the survival show "Alone," including discussion of his preparation, gear selection, and survival strategies.
- Importance of fishing in "Alone" and insights into how he adapted his approach.
- Health and dietary strategies while on the survival show.
- Detailed aspects of bow making, such as selecting the appropriate wood and crafting techniques.
- Personal hunting experiences, including preferred methods and types of game.
- Information about his bow making classes and how to contact him for professional inquiries or classes.
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Friday Jan 19, 2024
Creativity and Hunting with Jordan Riley
Friday Jan 19, 2024
Friday Jan 19, 2024
Welcome to another episode of The Fair Chase Podcast!
Today, James talks with Jordan Riley about hunting, creativity and working in “the industry”
Here's what was discussed:
- Captured Creative as a full-service production agency involved in video projects, graphic design, and marketing consultation.
- Experiences with archery, shooting struggles, and the value of having skilled technicians.
- The importance of handling online critics and the growth it brings.
- Self-consciousness about shooting bows in front of people despite their experience.
- The lack of resources when they started archery is contrasted with the current abundance of educational materials and teachers.
- Barriers to entry in archery and the sometimes unwelcoming atmosphere in archery shops.
- Humility is emphasized when it comes to shooting, and they express a continuous desire to improve despite their experience.
- Constant progression and development at Dialed Archery, emphasizing the importance of always moving forward.
- Plans for the upcoming year involve bear hunts, potential goat hunts, and exploring new opportunities by applying for different tags.
- Hunting experiences, the lack of snow, and excitement for upcoming trips.
- The importance of looking cool when you pull your bow out.
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Friday Jan 12, 2024
Late-Season Deer Hunting and Scouting Tactics With Anthony Heller
Friday Jan 12, 2024
Friday Jan 12, 2024
Welcome to another episode of The Fair Chase Podcast!
Today, we talk with Anthony Heller about deer hunting and tactics for scouting all year.
Here's what we discussed:
- Anthony discusses his successful hunting season in 2023
- Anthony explains his approach to late-season scouting and hunting, focusing on finding new areas and potential deer movement.
- We discuss how late-season scouting allows for exploring new ground and discovering interesting spots.
- Anthony emphasizes the need to identify personal hunting goals and understand when one can dedicate time to hunting.
- We talk about scouting in January, February, and March, focusing on travel corridors, pinch points, and scrapes.
- We cover the misconception that scrapes are only active in October, providing examples of bucks hitting scrapes in January.
- Anthony talks about the importance of having multiple hunting plans for increased consistency and success.
- We discuss Anthony’s process for scouting a new 10,000-acre piece, starting with e-scouting
- We emphasize the importance of on-the-ground scouting after e-scouting to evaluate potential hunting spots.
- Anthony details four crucial elements to consider when scouting: sign, food sources, bedding, and access routes.
- Anthony advocates for pushing deeper into terrain during late-season scouting to discover overlooked productive spots.
- We discuss the impact of human pressure on deer behavior and the significance of locating areas unaffected by hunting pressure.
- Anthony stresses the need for consistent and thorough scouting, emphasizing the benefits of spring scouting.
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Friday Dec 29, 2023
Father Stephen Madbury on Hunting and his Ministry
Friday Dec 29, 2023
Friday Dec 29, 2023
Welcome to another episode of The Fair Chase Podcast! Today, we talk with Father Stephen Madbury, a Catholic priest from Arkansas who is passionate about hunting and God’s people.
Here's what we discussed:
- Father Madbury talks about his military background and upbringing in Arkansas
- Father Madbury’s surprising participation in American Ninja Warrior in 2018 and 2020
- The two talk recurve bows, emphasizing the challenge and satisfaction of pushing personal limits.
- Father Madbury's unique approach to social media, using it as a platform to share relatable content rather than imposing religious views on others.
- Addressing the challenges of identity in social media and the "mimic desire" effect, where individuals desire what they perceive others want, leading to an exhausting chase for worldly pleasures.
- Father Madbury’s church
- Hospital visits, counseling, maintenance work around the church
- The difficulty of surrender in ministry: doing everything right doesn't always yield expected results
- Hunting parallels with ministry: the experience of control and surrender, understanding the limits of personal effort
- Hunting as a spiritual activity: nature as a cathedral, a space for reflection and prayer
- Upcoming hunting plans: continuing white-tail hunting, future elk hunts, Gator hunts, and a white-tail hunt in South Texas
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