The plan was to talk about shed hunting this episode, but we talked about everything about that.  Listen in to hear how the rare Iowa Jackrabbit and Armadillo were seen in Iowa...one may have also met a truck tire.  

In this weeks episode, we have a close friend, Casey Goetz, join us to share devastating incidents we have experienced related to hunting.  Casey received a call no hunter wants to receive as his friend fell out of a tree stand he set up.  Mitchell tells the story of the dreaded muzzleloader explosion he experienced.  Listen in to hear our bad experiences so you can avoid them.

As fast as hunting season arrives, it seems to leave any faster.  The crew talks about what keeps them busy in the offseason.  It's nice to get a little breather after season, but it's never to early to start preparing for next season.

As we wrap up another hunting season, the crew reflects on the warm weather we had during late seasons and discuss options for using it to your advantage.  Have you ever noticed rut activity towards the end of December? If  not, listen in and find out what you've been missing.  You won't want to miss this; Lance shares a story of a 200" deer that traveled over 16 miles consistently year over year.

We continue on last weeks episode with Gideon and Nate joining us again.  Seth shares how moving to Iowa paid dividends as he arrowed a buck of a lifetime in 2015.  The story turns into a discussion on food plots and we compare where we are with food plots compared to 20 years ago.  As we continue the conversation, we discuss the effect of nutrition and genetics on growing the biggest deer possible.

Hunting is an imperfect sport, and hunters must adapt to different situations and make split-second decisions.  Join us for our first in-person podcast with guests, Gideon Porter and Nate Tharp.  The conversation covers a debate on broadheads, the importance of making ethical shots, the rise and fall of broadhead types, and professional deer pictures when shooting your biggest buck.

The hosts talk about the challenges of hunting in cold weather and the importance of using hand warmers and neck gaiters to stay warm. They share their experiences of extreme cold weather and discuss their preferences for cold or hot weather. The hosts also talk about unusual blinds and the use of phones in the tree stand. They end the conversation with a friendly competition in scoring deer and their hopes for cold weather and ice fishing. 

In this conversation, the hosts discuss their hunting experiences and the challenges they face. They share stories of missed opportunities and the frustrations of bow hunting. They also talk about the limited timeframe of hunting season and the pressure to make the most of it. The hosts discuss the cost of hunting and the future of the sport, including the increasing difficulty of accessing private land. They also explore strategies for hunting public land and the unique challenges and rewards it offers.Bow hunting can be challenging and frustrating, with missed opportunities and the pressure to make the most of a limited season.Hunting on public land can be competitive and requires creative strategies to find success.The cost of hunting, including gear, licenses, and access to private land, can be a barrier for some hunters.The future of hunting may involve a shift towards a more exclusive and expensive hobby, similar to hunting in Europe.Despite the challenges, hunting provides a unique and rewarding experience for those who are passionate about the sport.

As the rut wraps up in Iowa, the crew give their thoughts on the transition from peak rut to post rut.  Stories are shared about psycho fawns in the timbers and how easy they can mess up a hunt.  As the guys normally do, they got a little off topic and discuss why most hunters are probably overthinking leaving scent behind in the timber.

With the demand for hunting being as high as it is, its likely that you're going to deal with others hunting the neighboring property.  Listen in as the crew talk about their experiences with neighbors and give their thoughts on being the neighbor everybody would want to hunt next to.