Homemade Hunter Podcast

In this episode Colten Williams of BHA - ND joins us to talk about Backcountry Hunters and Anglers' involvement in North Dakota as well as some of their recruitment programs for new hunters.   Topics covered include slowing a hunt down, BHA's efforts to protect public lands and waters in North Dakota, single track dirt roads, leave no trace, local mentored hunts, R3, why organizations like BHA are important, public lands are your lands, finding a hunting mentor, summer scouting tips, hunting big or small, the importance of wind, scent killers, using solid colors as camo, gear-freeze, why pick up the budget gun, and celebrating the new hunter.

In this episode special guest Casey Anderson joins us to share his experience growing up as a hunter and outdoorsman along with his work for the North Dakota Game and Fish Department.   Topics covered include how Casey got started with hunting, the mystique that deer is the only place to start hunting, post harvest fears, retention, reactivation and recruitment of hunters, how NDGF is funded, the three stages of hunting, the state of volunteerism, mentorship of beginning hunters, changes to habitat and the landscape, managing a single animal vs the entire population, getting involved at a local level, wildlife management areas, how the NDGF makes decisions about wildlife, how to get more involved, promoting positive change, and a secret pronghorn recipe.

In this episode the guys, Ryan and Brandon, talk about their busy summers, fall hunting plans, and share a few funny stories from seasons past.   Topics covered include fishing local ponds, guided fishing trips, using onXmaps for scouting, the big Colorado Elk hunt, days afield vs desire to explore, odor blockers are BS!, waterfowling, hunting dogs, getting scared by pheasants, and instagram tags.  

In this episode the guys, Ryan and Brandon, talk about the dreaded "off-season blues" and some of they ways they've been fighting it off until the fall.   Topics covered include life outside of hunting, bringing friends together over home cooked food, the mysterious case of disappearing beer, running sucks, Bambi's dad, antler sheds and eye guards, North Dakota's private land posting laws, breaking the stereotype of reckless hunters, and bonding with friends by putting the phones down.

In this episode the guys, Brandon and Ryan, talk about their earliest memories of going on a hunt as well as a tale from the frigid Minnesota Whitetail season.   On this episode we talk about the first hunts we can remember, hunting on private vs public land, respect, squirrelin!, Brandon's first successful whitetail hunt in Minnesota, and we give a broad overview of what hunter's safety is and why it is so important for the new hunter. We also touch on how to get from wanting to hunt to being licensed to hunt, lotteries, and some easy hunts to get the new hunter started early in the season.

Homemade Hunter's first episode! Meet the guys, Brandon and Ryan, who explain why the podcast got started and share some stories of last years mule deer hunt.   On this episode we talk about who we are, where we hunt from, why we fell in love with hunting, an overview of what we've learned about hunting and conservation, a funny story from last season, a lesson on why you should start hunting, and the "two types of fun".