The Fair Chase Podcast

Turkeys, Jaguars and Entrepreneurship with Kurt Belding

In this episode of the Fair Chase podcast, James talks with Kurt Belding of Western Obsessions TV

Here's a breakdown of the conversation:

- Kurt's history of starting businesses
- Getting into hunting television
- Genetics and houndsmen
- Finding ancient artifacts in Mexico
- The fauna of the Mexican jungle
- Hunting in the jungle with a bow
- Birds of Mexico and the raccoon of the jungle

- The micro deer of Mexico

- Filming a jaguar

- Planning a filmed hunts

- Staying in the moment

 

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Bow Tuning: 3 Steps x Spring Hunt Gear

In this episode of the Fair Chase podcast, James & Jared talk through James' three steps for fool-proof bow tuning. Then, James and Aaron Ambur talk about the gear challenges that come with hunting in the spring.

 

Here's a breakdown of the conversation:

- Jared's wife is faster than he is

- James' take on paper tuning

- How to french tune (freedom tune)

- How to broadhead tune

- Mobility in clothing

- Merino wool pants?

- From static to movement on the hunt

- Patterns - micro vs macro (and blobbing)

- Coyote hunting in Michigan

- called one in, couldn't do anything about it

 

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Turkey Season Updates x Western Tag Application Strategy

In this episode of the Fair Chase podcast, James & Jared recap their latest turkey hunt and James & Joe talks with Nick Filler about our favorite way to handle western tag applications/outfitters.

Here's a breakdown of the conversation:

- TFC x WTA’s Moose Sweepstakes. Enter to win here: https://tinyurl.com/TFChase

- Jared and James talk turkey hunting pressured birds
- Jared's Jake mishap
- Hunting turkeys in the wind
- Calling in a coyote... and having no idea
- Rethinking which season they hunt in 2025

- Nick talks about Worldwide Trophy Adventures
- They three discuss WTA's TAGS program
- Finding a quality outfitter is hard
- What to do about point creep
- Saving money and time by doing tag applications right

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Western Hunting Tag Strategy x Offseason Bow Prep

In this episode of the Fair Chase podcast, James and Joe talk about different strategies for applying for western hunts and James talks with Coby from Hoyt.

 

Here's a breakdown of the conversation:

 

- TFC x WTA’s Moose Sweepstakes. Enter to win here: https://tinyurl.com/TFChase

 

- Joe and James talk turkey hunting - only a few days away

- Bear hunting in Michigan and Montana

- Applying for sweepstakes thru Worldwide Trophy Adventures (applies as credit for hunts!)

- Brown bears in Croatia and ocellated turkeys in Mexico

- Strategy for maximizing hunt spends

 

- Colby and James talk Hoyt

- Prepping your bow for a spring hunt

- Practicing for long range at 20 yards

- Bow storage

- Dry fire testing bows

 

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Ep. 236: Turkey Hunting Scenarios x Tick Prevention

Today James and Jared talk turkey scenarios and James talks with Lauren from Sawyer Products about tick prevention:

Here's a breakdown of the conversation:

- TFC x WTA’s Moose Sweepstakes. Enter to win here: https://worldwidetrophyadventures.com/c/tfcr013/

- Jared and James talk turkey hunting plans and call turnover
- Jared discussed how to handle the fly down
- The boys talk about what to do when they don't fly down your way
- Favorite turkey hunts
- Being careful not to overcall

- Lauren and James talk water filtration
- Lauren talks about tick-borne illnesses; Lyme disease
- How to use permethrin to prevent ticks
- Laura discusses why permethrin is safe to use
- Where to find ticks
- Tick prevention in your car

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Traveling with Meat x The Okayest Hunter

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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Turkey Calling x Spring Training

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:

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- 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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Spring Bears & Fargone Media

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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TFC Pulls Back the Curtains

Welcome to another episode of The Fair Chase Podcast

 

Today, James and Joe peel back the curtain and talk a little bit about our plans for this year and the new partners we've brought on to the team.

 

Here's a breakdown of the conversation:

 

- Predator hunting: Coyotes and the joy that is hunting raccoons with thermals

- 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

 

- Our plans for the coming year: Some bucket list hunts in British Columbia for mountain goats and in South Dakota for bison

 

- Why we're passionate about sharing our hunting stories and tips through this podcast: A teaser for what's ahead (hint: gear breakdowns, guides, informative pieces, etc. designed to elevate your hunting experience)

 

 

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Continuous Learning with Beau Martonik

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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