"The Vantage Point Outdoors Podcast"

On episode #28 of the podcast, we start out with several updates on things from NNY and what I have been doing to prepare for the upcoming Deer Season. And then I discuss 12 tips for increasing daylight deer activity on your hunting property and what has worked for me here on my NNY properties. For more information about our Team Vantage Point Outdoors you can visit the following social media links on Facebook, Twitter and Youtube. https://www.facebook.com/VantagePointOutdoors?ref=hl https://twitter.com/VPOPROS?lang=en https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9ku3c_XVI9lkOf9gTla3Eg As always I want to thank everyone who tuned in to this week's episode of "The TradCast" Podcast.... It was created for you !

On episode #27 of the podcast we start out with updates from NNY including my thoughts on the BearPaw "Speed Glove" traditional archery shooting glove, some weed and grass control I am currently doing in my clover food plots and what Deer I am currently seeing on my trail cameras here in NNY. Then I discuss several important factors to consider when choosing to Deer hunt with an outfitter with our guest this week, Jut Updyke of Wicked Ridge Whitetail Outfitters of Ohio. Jut also tells us about some current video production projects going on at Raghorner Media Group. For more information about Wicked Ridge Whitetail Outfitters of Ohio and Raghorner Media Group you can visit the following links. https://www.facebook.com/wickedridge?fref=ts https://www.facebook.com/Whitetaildiaries1?fref=ts http://raghornermediagroup.com/ http://www.wickedridgeoutfitters.com/ https://www.facebook.com/Raghornermediagroup?fref=ts For more information about our team you can visit the following links. https://www.facebook.com/VantagePointOutdoors?fref=ts https://twitter.com/VPOPROS?lang=en https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9ku3c_XVI9lkOf9gTla3Eg As always I want to thank you for tuning in to another episode of "The TradCast" Podcast... It was created for you.

On Episode #26 of the podcast I start out by giving you an update on what I am observing on my hunting properties here in NNY and some work I am planning on my food plots. Then I discuss my thoughts, opinions and experiences over several years of using trail cameras on my properties. For more information on our team Vantage Point Outdoors you can follow us on our Facebook, Twitter and Youtube pages via the following links. https://www.facebook.com/VantagePointOutdoors https://twitter.com/VPOPROS?lang=en https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9ku3c_XVI9lkOf9gTla3Eg As always I want to thank you for tuning in to another episode of "The TradCast" Podcast... It was created for you !

On episode #25 of the podcast I give you a few late June updates from NNY including my results using a lawn mower to maintain my clover food plots, the Deer I have been seeing on my trail cameras and how I recently micro adjusted the tip weight of my Traditional Bowhunting setup. Then I discuss 7 reasons I have made the decision to spend more time hunting from the ground instead of tree stands. For more information about our team you can visit our social media pages at the following links for Facebook, Twitter and Youtube. https://www.facebook.com/VantagePoint... https://twitter.com/VPOPROS?lang=en https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9ku... As always I want to thank you for tuning in to another episode of "The TradCast" Podcast... It was created for you !

On episode #24 of the podcast we start out with an update from NNY on some things I have been doing in the woods. Then I discuss some of the hunting gear I plan on using this season and have used in past seasons with good results. I also give you a complete run down on all the trail cameras I have on my properties and let you know what I think of each camera after plenty of in the field use. For more information on the ASAT Camo pattern and the battery life results of my Moultrie "M880" trail camera that I referred to in the show check out the following links. https://youtu.be/IGgksGtBdW4 https://youtu.be/XJNR40gNRZo For more information about our team Vantage Point Outdoors and to follow us on social media you can visit the following links. https://www.facebook.com/VantagePointOutdoors https://twitter.com/VPOPROS?lang=en https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9ku3c_XVI9lkOf9gTla3Eg As always I want to thank you for tuning in to another episode of "The TradCast" Podcast... It was created for you !

On episode #23 of the podcast we start things out with some updates from NNY including the Bucks I have been seeing on trail camera so far this spring. I then discuss some of my tactics for summer time Bowhunting practice. Then I discuss some key things to consider when creating hidey hole food plots in remote areas before ending the show with a comparison between the Go Pro and my new action camera, the Sony HDR AS 200V. For more information about our team and to follow along with our outdoor adventures you can visit us on our social media pages at the following Facebook, Twitter and Youtube links. https://www.facebook.com/VantagePointOutdoors https://twitter.com/VPOPROS https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9ku3c_XVI9lkOf9gTla3Eg As always I want to thank you for tuning in to another episode of "The TradCast" Podcast... It was created for you !

On episode #22 of the podcast I give you an update on what I am doing in the outdoors here in late May including the importance of mowing your spring clover food plots. I also discuss my recent experience shooting Lumenok lighted arrow noks with my Dwyer Endeavor Longbow. Then I discuss a few outdoor hunting podcasts that I enjoy listening to and explain reasons why I think you will too. And then to finish this week's show I discuss some things I have learned the past several years when it comes to filming your own hunts and the techniques I plan on employing now that I bow hunt with traditional gear. For more information about each of the podcasts I mentioned in this show you can visit the following links. http://tbwpodcast.com/ http://tradgeeks.com/ http://www.bigbuckregistry.com/ http://wiredtohunt.com/ Also for more information about our team and to follow along with us on a daily basis you can visit our social media sites at the following links. https://www.facebook.com/VantagePointOutdoors https://twitter.com/VPOPROS?lang=en https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9ku3c_XVI9lkOf9gTla3Eg As always I want to thank you for tuning in to another episode of "The TradCast" Podcast... It was created for you !

On episode #21 of the podcast I give you a quick update on some work I did this past weekend on my NNY food plots. Then I answer 6 questions I have received the past few years on the Vantage Point Outdoors Facebook and Twitter pages which involve hunting, food plots and trail cameras. For more information on our team you can follow us on our social media pages at the following links. https://www.facebook.com/VantagePointOutdoors https://twitter.com/VPOPROS?lang=en https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9ku3c_XVI9lkOf9gTla3Eg To watch the video I created in Dec 2014 about why I decided to switch from compound to traditional archery you can view the following link. https://youtu.be/4J1x_3BeIdo As always I want to thank you for tuning in to another episode of "The TradCast" Podcast... It was created for you !

On episode #20 of the podcast I discuss some of the philosophies, strategies and tactics that I have been using on my food plots here in NNY which have helped me achieve food plot success over the past several years. For more information on the Stihl "FS 130" handheld heavy duty trimmer that I use to create remote hunting food plots check out my 2014 product highlight video at the following link. https://youtu.be/QlMPByorLEk For more information about our team Vantage Point Outdoors and to follow along with our outdoor adventures via social media visit the following links. https://www.facebook.com/VantagePointOutdoors?ref=hl https://twitter.com/VPOPROS?lang=en https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9ku3c_XVI9lkOf9gTla3Eg As always I want to thank you for tuning in to another episode of "The TradCast" Podcast... It was created for you !

On episode #19 of the podcast we start out with an update on the first week of our 2015 Spring Turkey hunting. We then join hardcore lady hunter Beka Garris for a discussion on the big increase in female participation in hunting and the outdoors over the past several years. We also hear about some of Beka's hunting stories and some insights from her about how parents can go about introducing their daughters into the hunting way of life. For more information about Beka and to follow her on her hunting and outdoor adventures you can visit the following links. https://www.facebook.com/bekagarris?fref=ts https://instagram.com/wildernessbabe/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC11wP_imAToyrdf6FqjXfoQ Also for more information and to follow along with our team's outdoor adventures you can visit the following links. https://www.facebook.com/VantagePointOutdoors?ref=hl https://twitter.com/VPOPROS?lang=en https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9ku3c_XVI9lkOf9gTla3Eg As always I want to thank you for tuning in to another episode of "The TradCast" Podcast... It was created for you !

On episode #18 of the podcast I give you a few updates from NNY, including why I have recently made the decision to switch back to shooting carbon arrows. We are then discussing traditional bowhunting tactics for Turkeys with accomplished hunter Don Barnett. This is a great episode for the Turkey hunting enthusiast. For more information about our team and to follow along with us on social media you can visit the following links. https://www.facebook.com/VantagePointOutdoors?ref=hl https://twitter.com/VPOPROS?lang=en https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9ku3c_XVI9lkOf9gTla3Eg As always I want to thank you for tuning in to another episode of "The TradCast" Podcast... It was created for you !

On episode #17 of the podcast, teammate Justin Vickers and I talk about our goals, expectations and strategies for the upcoming NY Spring Turkey Season which kicks off on May 1st. We will also be discussing some of the tactics and calling techniques that have worked for us in past seasons. You can follow along with our season and our team by following us on social media at the following links. https://www.facebook.com/VantagePointOutdoors?ref=hl https://twitter.com/VPOPROS?lang=en https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9ku3c_XVI9lkOf9gTla3Eg As always I want to thank you for tuning in for another episode of "The TradCast".... It was created for you !

On episode #16 of the podcast we start out with a few updates from NNY including my current thoughts on frost seeding my spring food plots and why I will be focusing on shooting my broadhead setup in preparation for spring Turkey Season. Then I have a great conversation with accomplished big woods State land hunter and outdoor writer Todd Mead who is a pro staff member for the Adirondack Bowhunters. Todd has taken dozens of trophy caliber Bucks throughout his years of hunting on remote public properties and today on the show he shares insights into the tactics which have helped him be successful. Todd has also written several publications highlighting his adventures and his hunting tactics. You can learn more about Todd Mead and his hunting tactics at the following links. http://toddmead.com/ https://www.facebook.com/AdirondackBowHunters?fref=ts https://www.facebook.com/pages/Backcountry-Bucks/312122112159374?fref=ts https://www.facebook.com/ADKtrailcam?fref=ts You can also find out more about our team Vantage Point Outdoors and follow along with our outdoor adventures at the following links. https://www.facebook.com/VantagePointOutdoors?fref=ts https://twitter.com/VPOPROS?lang=en https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9ku3c_XVI9lkOf9gTla3Eg As always I want to thank you for tuning into this week's episode of The TradCast... It was created for you !

On episode #15 of the podcast, I have a great conversation with Dan Johnson, founder of The Nine Finger Chronicles which is an online hunting blog providing Dan's stories, tips and tactics for the serious hunter. In this episode Dan explains his tactics for hunting with a very mobile tree stand setup and provides some excellent insights into why this strategy for hunting can be effective. For more information about The Nine Finger Chronicles you can visit them online at the following links. https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Nine-Finger-Chronicles/228396997366862?fref=ts http://www.ninefingerchronicles.com/ Dan is also co host of the popular hunting podcast "The Wired To Hunt Podcast" which is a weekly podcast geared for providing information, tactics and strategies for the serious hunter. You can learn more about the Wired To Hunt Podcast at the following links. http://wiredtohunt.com/ http://wiredtohunt.com/category/podcast-2/ https://www.facebook.com/WiredToHunt?fref=ts You can also find out more about our team Vantage Point Outdoors and following along with our activity daily at the following social media links. https://www.facebook.com/VantagePointOutdoors?fref=ts https://twitter.com/VPOPROS?lang=en https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9ku3c_XVI9lkOf9gTla3Eg For more information on the Delta McKenzie Crossbow Discharge Target I mentioned in this episode you can refer to the following link. http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/product/index.jsp?productId=13012742 As always I want to thank you for tuning into another episode of "The TradCast" Podcast.... It was created for you !

On episode #14 of the podcast, I have an awesome conversation with Mitchell Glantz, a very successful traditional bowhunter from Eastern Iowa. And Mitchell provides several great insights into the traditional bowhunting strategies he employs to be successful in the field. I also talk briefly about a recent change I made in my own shot sequence which is helping me improve. For more information on our team Vantage Point Outdoors you can visit our social media outlets at the following links. https://www.facebook.com/VantagePointOutdoors?ref=hl https://twitter.com/VPOPROS?lang=en https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9ku3c_XVI9lkOf9gTla3Eg I want to thank everyone for tuning into this week's show. It was created for you !

On episode #13 of the podcast I have a very informative discussion with Teddy Klark, co owner of North Ridge Wildlife Forage about how to correctly frost seed your food plots, and why this seeding technique can help lead to successful food plots. For more information about the North Ridge Wildlife Forage food plot blends and more information on food plots visit the North Ridge Wildlife Forage website or on Facebook at the following links. http://www.northridgewildlifeforage.com/ https://www.facebook.com/NRWFS For more information about our team Vantage Point Outdoors and to follow along with our activities in the outdoors you can visit us at the following social media links. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9ku3c_XVI9lkOf9gTla3Eg https://www.facebook.com/VantagePointOutdoors?ref=hl https://twitter.com/VPOPROS?lang=en As always we want to thank you for tuning into the podcast... It was created for you !

On episode #12 of the podcast we are joining Mike Kupetsky of Blue Ridge Flemish Strings and we have an informative discussion about several important aspects of our Traditional bow strings, how to choose the right string for you're bow and how to properly maintain and care for your bow strings. For more information about Blue Ridge Flemish Strings or to order visit their Facebook page at the following link. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Blue-Ridge-Flemish-Strings/812136712187227?ref=br_tf For more information about our Team Vantage Point Outdoors and to follow along with daily updated content you can visit our social media pages at the following links. https://www.facebook.com/VantagePointOutdoors https://twitter.com/VPOPROS?lang=en https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9ku3c_XVI9lkOf9gTla3Eg As always I want to thank you for tuning into another episode of "The TradCast" Podcast..... It was created for you !

On episode #11 of the podcast we start the show off with a few team updates from NNY. Then we break to a very informative discussion I recently had with Garrett Roe, owner and creator of Heads Up Decoy. Garrett explains the current Heads Up Decoy lineup, the philosophy behind their products and how they can help close the distance to elusive game animals. Garrett also provides several insightful tactics on how to be more successful while implementing these more aggressive decoying techniques. Garrett also tells the story of a close range mature KS Whitetail Buck kill while using the Heads Up Decoy. For more information on Heads Up Decoy you visit them at the following links. http://headsupdecoy.com/ https://www.facebook.com/pages/Heads-Up-Decoy/170044589058 To see the video of Garrett's amazing close range KS Buck kill while using Heads Up Decoy visit the following Youtube link. https://youtu.be/D08VEJ3CJ4g For more information about our Team Vantage Point Outdoors visit the following social media links. https://www.facebook.com/VantagePointOutdoors https://twitter.com/VPOPROS?lang=en https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9ku3c_XVI9lkOf9gTla3Eg As always I want to thank you for tuning in to "The TradCast"..... It was created for you !

On episode #10 of the podcast I have a very informative discussion about the principles of Quality Deer Management with Ben Williams of Ol Tin Cup Habitat Restoration & Enhancement. Ben also discusses several key things you can do to implement QDM on you're hunting properties and start seeing great results. For more information about QDMA and habitat management strategies be sure to visit the Ol Tin Cup Habitat Management & Restoration Facebook page. Ben is a wildlife management consultant and can assist you on you're hunting properties. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Ol-Tin-Cup-Habitat-Restoration-and-Enhancement/1418348265068125 Or online at http://www.oltincup.com/ Also for more information about the Vantage Point Outdoors Team and daily updated content you can visit us on social media at the following links. https://www.facebook.com/VantagePointOutdoors?ref=hl https://twitter.com/VPOPROS?lang=en https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9ku3c_XVI9lkOf9gTla3Eg

On episode #9 of the podcast I give you a few mid winter updates from NNY and then we join Co Founder Matt Hamilton of the Heavy Bow Society for an in depth discussion about heavy poundage traditional bows. For more information about the Heavy Bow Society and Bowyers who specialize in heavy traditional bows check out the following links. Bowyers www.davejohnsonlongbows.com www.howardhillarchery.com www.whippenstick.com www.bamabows.com Sites - heavy bows www.tradtalk.com (Heavy Bow Society) www.traditionalarcherysociety.com www.simplytraditional.com

On episode #8 of the podcast, we start out with a few team updates, including a new longbow I recently purchased and then my teammate Justin Vickers and I have a part 2 discussion filled with more activities you can do during these winter months to help break up cabin fever and to start building the foundations for a successful next season. Remember you can follow our team on social media at the following links. https://www.facebook.com/VantagePointOutdoors https://twitter.com/VPOPROS

On episode #7 of the podcast we start out with a few updates from NNY including the broadheads I have chosen to hunt with for 2015. We then break to a recent interview I did with Mark Mace, owner of Mace Family Traditions Archery in PA. Mark and I had a great discussion about Traditional Archery including some tips from Mark on properly tuning you're bows and arrows.

On episode 6 of the podcast, we start out with a few NNY updates including a new shooting style which is working for me. Then we break to a recent interview I did with Jason Samkowiak of the Traditional Bowhunting & Wilderness Podcast, where Jason explains how he got started in Traditional Archery. Jason then discusses 3 critical topics for Traditional Bowhunters.

On this episode of the podcast, myself and teammate Justin Vickers talk about post season scouting and winter activities hunters can do to help increase their chances at success in the field the following season(s).

On this episode of the podcast I give you a mid January update from NNY including a few differences I've noticed between shooting my Recurve and Longbow. And then we join our guest Bob McArthur for some tips on traditional 3D shooting.

On this episode of the podcast I give you an update from Northern NY and briefly discuss my initial impressions of my new Jerbowden "Whip" Longbow. I then share a recent interview I had with Denny Mears of Jerbowden where we discuss various aspects of custom traditional bows and how Denny got started in the industry.

On this first episode of "The Trad Cast" I give you some background information about myself, a little about my past hunting career and then I discuss why I recently decided to switch from compound archery to traditional archery. I also explain why I decided to create this podcast series and what you can expect to see in future episodes. For more information about our Team and daily updated content and news join us on the Vantage Point Outdoors Facebook page.

On this 2nd episode of "The Trad Cast" I discuss the importance of developing a pre shot sequence and why I feel this is critically important for Traditional Archery. I also talk about my goals for the 2015 season.