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On almost every hunter’s bucket list is a public land archery elk hunt. While the success rates on that kind of pursuit can be low, it’s the experience itself that is worth it. Brandon Bates is the host of “RMEF Team Elk” on Outdoor Channel and he joins us this week to talk wapiti.
Brandon says that hunters have to manage their expectations with a public land archery elk hunt as they are challenging and there is a very real possibility you’ll walk away with nothing. Determining what you are really after is important, Brandon says. Are you out 100% to bring home an elk no matter what, or are you in it for the experience, for the challenge, for the chance to explore new ground and the hope that you get to use your tag? While it is challenging, a public land archery elk hunt is certainly attainable if you are willing to work. Brandon says that doing the research, scouting and pouring over the details of your hunt in advance can be the key to success and while time consuming, it will be worth it.
Geoff Nemnich is the founder of Coyote Craze, a predator hunting guru and a bonafide coyote sniping boss! Geoff is fresh off of the 2018 National Coyote Calling Championship where he and his partner called in 30 coyotes in only two days, an incredible feat. He joins us this week with solid advice for novice coyote hunters looking to knock down some fur this season.
If you want to be a successful coyote hunter, you have to master the call. E-callers are awesome because of the wide-ranging realistic sounds you have access to, they can also be a point of confusion for inexperienced coyote hunters. When you have hundreds of sounds and vocalizations to choose from, how do you know what to use? Geoff says it helps to first break those sounds into three basic categories. First, group all of the prey distress sounds together. That would be things like rabbits, birds, livestock – essentially anything that a coyote would want to eat. The second group is coyote vocalizations. This group consists of lone howls, coyote serenades, challenge howls, female invites – anything where you find one or more coyotes howling. The final category is reserved for coyote fights, coyote pup distress sounds and the like. Geoff says that once you break the sounds into groups, they are a bit easier to dissect for use.
A static and lifeless spread can be problematic for waterfowl hunters, after all, birds aren’t motionless, and your spread should show some signs of life. When it comes to movement, MOJO Outdoors knows a thing or two about creating an appealing spread. Joining us this week with a closer look at using motion to your advantage is Nate Metcalf with MOJO Outdoors and “MOJO TV” airing Saturdays at 3:30 pm ET on Sportsman Channel.
Waterfowl blinds and pits come in all shapes and sizes and use a variety of different materials. However, constructing a blind isn’t something that should be done carelessly. If you nail your concealment, chances are you’ll bag more birds so it’s worth the investment to do it right! John Gechter with Rainin’ Skies Waterfowl in Denver, Colorado is a died in the wool duck and goose hunting guru and he joins us this week to talk concealment.
So, you prepared wild game for friends or family that don’t eat it regularly and they are hesitant. But why? The number one reason people won’t try wild game is their perception that it will taste “gamey”. Birds are notorious for their intense flavors that can be off-putting to some diners. Ducks, geese, pheasants, turkeys and more – birds can use a little love in the kitchen to make them more tender and delicious. Joining us on The Revolution is Hans Hummel, President of Hi Mountain Seasonings and trust me when I tell you, this man knows flavor!
As a hunter, do you carry a handgun as well as your bow or long gun?
Eric Rice, Operations and Sales Manager for Sticky Holsters joins us to talk about selecting the right handgun and holster to make every day carry more practical and comfortable.
Selecting a concealed carry gun is a multifaceted endeavor. While many people walk into their gun shop with a good idea of what brand or model they want, Eric says you should leave those thoughts at the door and instead begin your search by answering a couple of questions. First, what are you confident with? Next, what features are you looking for? After narrowing down the field of contenders based on those two questions, you can really take a closer look at the guns that meet those criteria. From there you should try them out, handle them and shoot them before making a purchase. All too often, decisions about the handgun you purchase are made in haste and done based on a friend or family member’s opinion, a gun you think looks cool or other outside influences. What is right for one person may be entirely unpractical for the next, so purchasing a handgun is a personal decision that should be made informatively.
Your odds of winning the lottery, becoming famous, playing sports professionally or earning the title of President of the United States are all about the same – a big fat goose egg! It’s an exclusive club that actually achieves, or lucks into, any of the aforementioned situations. What isn’t exclusive though, something you can do with 100% odds, is becoming a hunter.
Are you using a new rifle, new scope or maybe even both this season? Maybe you are trying new ammo. Perhaps your rifle and scope have been bouncing around in your back seat and you aren’t confident that it is properly zeroed anymore. In any case, it’s essential to sight in your rifle before you go afield. Winging it in this department is a bad idea and can lead to wild shots, clean misses or unfortunate shot placement that ultimately could wound an animal. All of those scenarios can and should be avoided by simply sighting in your hunting setup.
November is here, and deer hunters are ready to buckle down and fill their tags! The rut is the most highly anticipated part of the season with whitetails seeking, chasing, and breeding and hunters close behind trying to capitalize on the activity. Helping us get rut ready with tips and advice for tag filling success is none other than whitetail ace Michael Waddell. Michael is the co-host of “Michael Waddell’s Bone Collector” Sundays at 10:30 pm ET and “Realtree Road Trips” Thursdays at 9:00 pm ET, both seen on Outdoor Channel. Plus, you can catch loads of hunting action with Michael Waddell on MyOutdoorTV.
I’m fresh off the sights and smells of last weekend, where perfect plumes of smoke drifted from my new Weber Summit Charcoal Series Grill and I cooked up a delicious pork butt low and slow. Whoever said that the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach was right on! But I can’t be bought with sweets, I’m 99% carnivore and I require meat – protein preferably smoked or grilled to perfection. A man who knows much more about this than I do is Kevin Kolman, Weber Grill Master. He graces us with his presence and knowledge once again, and this week he’ll school us on all things smoking on the Weber Summit Charcoal Grill. Let’s do it!
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