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The Hunt Fish Journal is a educational podcast hosted by Greg Barnhart, Dan Stapleton and Jerry Everhart with a passion for promoting archery, hunting and fishing in the great outdoors. Greg Barnhart is a custom wood worker with a great love of the outdoors, hunting and fishing. Greg started shooting archery around 14 years of age and was fascinated with the flight of the arrow from his youth. Greg started Deer hunting in 1978 in the Wayne National Forest in Southern Ohio. Greg is an avid Bass fisherman who has waded the Stillwater, Mad, Little Miami and the Great Miami rivers as well as the Twin Creek. Fishing the reservoirs, rivers and lakes all over Ohio in his early years kindled a fire for Bass fishing that continues to this day. Dan Stapleton is the owner of Dan's Sport Shop in Camden, Ohio. Dan has over 35 years deer hunting experience, and is a Master Bowyer with over 25 years of experience. Dan has traveled to many destinations and fished for many species of fish. Dan's favorite is Crappie Fishing. Dan's Sport Shop is a full-line archery pro shop with indoor shooting lanes. Jerry Everhart is an accomplished deer and Turkey hunter and a great fisherman. Jerry’s experience in harvesting big bucks has been a passion of his for more than 40 years, taking more big bucks than the average hunter with his proven Scrape Methods during the rut. We hope you find this pod cast insightful and entertaining. Thank you for listening Greg, Dan and Jerry

Greg,Dan and Jerry interview Lee and Tiffany Lakosky, Gregg Ritz, Harold Knight, Stan Potts, Fred Eichler, Al Lindner, Ron Lindner, Jimmy Houston, Grant Woods and many others as well as teach Scrape Methods for hunting whitetail deer


    • Oct 21, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
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    Rut Roundup 2020 With Robert Bourn HFJ No.196

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2020 32:10


    Welcome to this fourth show of the Rut Roundup with Robert Bourn. Robert started listening to the podcast and gained a better understanding on how to make scrapes work for the deer hunter. Robert started using the scrapes and licking branch method that we've been sharing on our show since October 2010. Robert then came to the 2018 Rut Workshop in Eaton Ohio, and while we here at the Hunt Fish Journal had no knowledge of his success, Robert reached out last season to inform us on how well he's been doing. We hope you too will hear what Robert is sharing in this show and will implement this powerful method to start building your trophy wall.  "Special thank you to Robert Bourn for taking the time to do this show" Trail & Scrape Deer Scent and the Key days are available over at www.huntersblendcoffee.com  

    Rut Roundup with Jason Plank HFJ No.195

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2020 24:02


    Welcome back to the Rut Roundup! This week we talk to Jason Plank from Pennsylvania on how his season went last fall. Jason discovered the Hunt Fish Journal 2 years ago and here's what he wrote, "Hey Greg, Just wanted to update you since are last correspondence.  I had incorporated scrapes and linking branches at two of my sites.  They were not set up exactly as you guys teach and I didn't even have a stand or blind at one of my sites.  The property is up for sale and I wasn't sure what was going to happen, so I didn't hang a stand.  I did however stay out of there except for running the scrapes. This past weekend, I decided to hunt one of the stands in the afternoon  I was sitting on the ground with a ghillie suit.  I saw 1 doe about an hour before dark.  The wind was swirling and she smelled something but didn't take off.  She just walked down through the woods instead of staying on the trail.  Then about 20 min. before last shooting light, this buck walked in with his nose to the ground.  He hit the trail and headed to the second scrape I had set up.  When he hit my opening, he gave me a 20 yd shot.  Next year, I will have some stands set up with the method that you guys are teaching.  I have not used mach scrapes a lot in the past, but do believe in them.  I think thats what attracted me to your method."   We here at the HFJ like hearing from all you guys and bringing you on the shows to tell your success stories around the Rut Functional Hunt Method.   Thank you to all our listeners and special thank you to Jason Plank for taking the time to do this show!!       

    Rut Roundup with Justin Zimmerman HFJ No.194

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2020 28:54


    Welcome to the 2nd show of the fall Rut Roundup! This week we talk with Justin Zimmerman on how his Rut Functional stand setup went last year. We continue to fan the flames for the 2020 deer season, hoping you have all your stands set and ready for the Key Days!! You can still get these days over at huntersblendcoffee.com and the Trail and Scrape Deer Scent. Using deer sent in scrapes that are setup around your stand can be a power tool in the seek stage of the rut. Reach out to the HFJ if you have harvested using the Rut functional Method and tell us your story. Special thank you to Justin Zimmerman for taking the time to do this show. and Thank you to all our listeners. HFJ  

    Rut Roundup Fall 2020 from the 2019 Season HFJ No.193

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2020 51:17


    Welcome back to the Hunt Fish Journal!! It's been a while but we're hitting the ground running with the continuing of the Rut Roundup of the 2019 deer season. We decided to release some of the Rut roundups this fall to help fan the flames for the 2020 deer season. In this show you will hear from Tommy Engram in Ohio on how his season went. Tommy also talks about the Rut Functional Hunting Method and the impact it's had on his life and podcast. Tommy along with Chad make up the Rut Ambush Podcast. https://www.rutambush.com/  Thank you to all our listeners and special thank you to Tommy Engram for taking the time to do this show!! 

    Deer Hunting with Walt Mitchell and Family HFJ No.192

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2020 81:29


    Well you've heard Walt Mitchell talk about big deer and how Walt and friends connect on really good deer, but in this show, Walt, Cheyenne and Wally talk about their last 2 years of getting the family in the deer woods and the crazy things that can wrong in the hunt and the things that go right. This show will have you laughing all the way! Thank you Walt, Wally and Cheyenne for taking the time to come to the HFJ for a sit down visit.  Greg, Dan and Jerry Remember to check out https://www.huntersblendcoffee.com/  for great Coffee, Rut functional Calculation and Scent!

    Rut Roundup Part 2 Matt Stockton HFJ No. 191

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2020 42:47


    Welcome back to the HFJ. In this 2nd rut roundup show you will hear from Matt Stockton on how his key days progressed and the difficulties Matt came up against in northern Ohio. These rut roundup shows started as a result of all the people having great success implementing the Rutfunctional Hunting Method developed by Jerry Everhart over a 40 year period. These stories from our successful listeners serve as a tool to help you gain confidence in your woods and learn this great method. So sit back and enjoy a hot steaming cup of Hunters Blend Coffee and enjoy this page in the Hunt Fish Journal with Matt Stockton! Thank you to our listeners  and a special thank you to Matt Stockton to taking to time to do this show.  Greg, Dan and Jerry Remember to check out https://www.huntersblendcoffee.com/  

    What can go wrong? Part 2 HFJ No.190

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2019 21:55


    In this show Greg, Dan and Jerry continue the discuss on the insights to the possible causes and effect when things go dreadfully wrong. (What happens when you get past the keys days and no buck?) It happens, and what can you do to salvage your season? So sit back and grab yourself a hot steaming cup of Hunters Blend Coffee and enjoy this page in the Hunt Fish Journal. Thank you to all our listeners. We appreciate you! Greg Dan and Jerry

    What can go wrong? Part 1 HFJ No.189

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2019 32:11


    In this show Greg, Dan and Jerry sit around the table and talk about what happens when your past the key days of the rut and haven't even seen a buck! They discuss insights to the possible causes and effect when things go dreadfully wrong. It happens, and what can you do to salvage your season? So sit back and grab yourself a hot steaming cup of Hunters Blend Coffee and enjoy this page in the Hunt Fish Journal. Thank you to all our listeners. We appreciate you! Greg Dan and Jerry

    Jessica Graham Rut Roundup part 1 HFJ No.188

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2019 38:25


    Hey gang, welcome back to the Rut Roundup show part 1. In this show we talk with Jessica Graham in Iowa about the Rutfunctional Hunting success she and her husband Nathan are having as well as her father Rick Acheson and friend Kelsey Robinson. This couple has turned a 25 acre plot into a very successful rutfunctional hunting ground. Jessica has also written articles for sportsman magazines. In a recent article for the Iowa Sportsman, she describes how landowners can improve their land's attractiveness to wildlife. We hope you enjoy this return to the rut roundup shows and happy hunting!   Thank you to our listeners Greg, Dan and Jerry     And now Get your Rut Calculation and Trial and Scrape                         deer scent at huntersblendcoffee.com              Remember our sponsor! Hunters Blend coffee.                                You can get yours at                                                                 huntersblendcoffee.com           "you just can't get a better tasting cup of coffee"                                                                              

    Jerry's moving the Rut Calculator and Scent HFJ No.187

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2019 20:06


    In this show we talk to Paul and Mike over at Hunters Blend Coffee to let you all know whats going on with the Journal and how to get the Key Days and the Trail and Scrape deer scent. 

    Deer Hunting, It's Scrape Time! HFJ No. 186

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2018 50:24


    Hey gang, it's Scrape Time! In this show Greg, Dan and Jerry talk about scrape time and what you need to be doing now if you have not done so yet. So sit back and enjoy a hot steaming cup of Hunters Blend Coffee and listen in on this vital part of the Rut Functional Hunting Method and we'll go over the others steps for new listeners as well.  Thank you to our listeners Greg, Dan and Jerry                               Remember our sponsors!            Hemisphere Coffee Roasters in Mechanicsburg, Ohio               Go to huntersblendcoffee.com to purchase yours!              "you just can't get a better tasting cup of coffee"                       Click below to get the rut Calculation!             https://huntfishjournal.com/30-whitetail-deer-rut-determination.html   

    Al Lindner's fishing Careers Workshop with Troy Lindner HFJ No.185

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2018 37:03


    In this show we catch up with Troy Lindner to talk about Al Lindner's Fishing Career's Workshop coming up on October 27, 2018. Have you ever wondered how you could make a living in the fishing industry? The Fishing Career's Workshop answers that question with 12 very gifted speakers at this year's event. Each speaker is from different segments of the sport, imparting insights to the many opportunities for careers that exist in the fishing world. This is a one day, crash course, designed to provide insight to many opportunities and spark your imagination to the possibilities of creating you own business. For more information, go to fishingcareersworkshop.com or check out this video from Al Lindner himself https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UVh0fE6FBBI&feature=youtu.be&t=602 Thank you to our listeners Greg, Dan and Jerry                               Remember our sponsors!            Hemisphere Coffee Roasters in Mechanicsburg, Ohio               Go to huntersblendcoffee.com to purchase yours!              "you just can't get a better tasting cup of coffee"                       Click below to get the rut Calculation!             https://huntfishjournal.com/30-whitetail-deer-rut-determination.html

    Deer Season! What should you be doing now? HFJ No.184

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2018 70:57


    Deer season is close and you may be wondering what to do now to get ready for the big day. In this show the HFJ goes over preparations that you should be doing right now that will pay off on opening morning and on the key days that follow. If you have not done so, get your licking branches pulled down and scented! Each steps in the Rutfunctional Hunting Method are important and you can take a nice  deer becoming a better hunter through being a better informed hunter. Understanding what causes most hunters to fail year after year is a key ingredient in the method but even this is just a part of what it takes to harvest great deer year after year. After listening to this show if you want to hear some staggering statistics go back and listen it show HFJ No.76 where it covers the amount of daylight occurrences at the stand using ths HFJ's Rutfunctional Method that you can learn to implement at your stands. Heres the link to that show http://gbcraftsman.libsyn.com/whitetail-rut-behavior-hunt-fish-journal-no76 Also in this show we talk to Mike Swartzentruber of Hunters Blend Coffee and the song about the Hunt Fish Journal! Awesome, We hope you enjoy his song as we did and look forward to seeing Mike in Nashville soon. Thank you to our listeners Greg, Dan and Jerry                               Remember our sponsors!            Hemisphere Coffee Roasters in Mechanicsburg, Ohio               Go to huntersblendcoffee.com to purchase yours!              "you just can't get a better tasting cup of coffee"                       Click below to get the rut Calculation!             https://huntfishjournal.com/30-whitetail-deer-rut-determination.html

    Deer season is close! Is your bow tuned and ready? HFJ No.183

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2018 61:14


    With the upcoming 2018 Deer Season approaching, is your bow in tune? Better yet, Do you know how to tune your bow? In this show the HFJ gives insight on why you should and how to do it. For a long time we have talked about doing this show but put it off over the fear of confusion and controversy a topic like this is sure to cause. In the bigger picture though, the benefits of knowing how outweigh the negatives. If you know how to tune your bow when shooting troubles crop up, you won't be at a loss on how to fix it. So sit back and listen to this insightful show on how to tune your bow.  Thank you to our listeners Greg, Dan and Jerry                               Remember our sponsors!            Hemisphere Coffee Roasters in Mechanicsburg, Ohio               Go to huntersblendcoffee.com to purchase yours!              "you just can't get a better tasting cup of coffee"                       Click below to get the rut Calculation!             https://huntfishjournal.com/30-whitetail-deer-rut-determination.html

    RJ from Archer's Choice HFJ No.182

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2018 24:31


    Welcome back! In this show the HFJ catches up with RJ from Archer's Choice to find out what he's been up to. RJ from his early beginning has been hunting with his parents Ralph and Vicki Cianciarulo. RJ is a seasoned hunter getting to hunt a lot of different species. RJ talks about his passion in the hunting world and some of his upcoming plans.    Thank you to our listeners Greg, Dan and Jerry                                    Remember our sponsors!            Hemisphere Coffee Roasters in Mechanicsburg, Ohio                        Contact Paul or Grace at 937-834-3230                   huntersblendcoffee.com to purchase yours!             "you just can't get a better tasting cup of coffee"                      Click below to get the rut Calculation!             https://huntfishjournal.com/30-whitetail-deer-rut-determination.html

    Rut Roundup No.6 HFJ No.181

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2018 64:35


    Welcome to the Rut Roundup of hunters who have implemented the Hunt Fish Journal's hunting method utilizing licking branches and multiple scrapes to harvest mature bucks. These shows are from last fall's deer hunting season 2017. In this show No.6 you will hear  Lee Lanphear and son Aiden talk about their success harvesting three nice bucks and their story. Then we turn to outfitter and hunting guide Bob Warner way up in the Michigan's U. P. to talk about the great buck he harvested implementing the Rut Functional hunting Method. You too can be a successful deer hunter by implementing this powerful hunting method called Rut Functional Hunting. More to come as we keep moving through our list of hunters who have reached out to the HFJ to tell of their success! IF you would like to get a great education on how to utilize this method, the Hunt Fish Journal is doing a workshop July 7th in Eaton, Ohio. You can sign up to attend using this link https://huntfishjournal.com/29-workshop-registration.html    Thank you to our listeners Greg, Dan and Jerry                                    Remember our sponsors!            Hemisphere Coffee Roasters in Mechanicsburg, Ohio                        Contact Paul or Grace at 937-834-3230             "you just can't get a better tasting cup of coffee"

    Deer Season 2018 Start NOW! HFJ No.180

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2018 23:49


    Welcome to the 2018 deer season! Does it seem early for this show? Well, for some it will but let me paint this picture. How much do you really enjoy going to the woods in September just before opening day and having to deal with all the weeds - weeds that are 5 feet high with thick stocks and need to be trimmed out. Then after making all the racket in the woods and telling every deer you're there, you get to your stand and find a large tree fell back in the summer and broke your stand, cleaning off licking branches and covering 2 of your most productive scrapes! Now you have a weeks worth of work that needs to be done and it's sure to make every deer in the woods want to be there on opening day-NOT! In this show, we talk about what you need to be doing now, so this year you can be relaxed on the day you go to the woods with out having regret. We'll also go over the up coming Rut Functional Workshop to be held at The First Church of the Nazarene 201 East Lexington Rd Eaton, Ohio 45320 July 7th from 9:00am to 4:00 pm Donuts, Lunch and Refreshments are provided. Here is a link to register https://huntfishjournal.com/29-workshop-registration.html You can also call to make payment at the door 937-546-2445 also special rates for groups, children 12 and under free with paying adult. If you have been on the Rut Roundup show, there's no charge to attend and if you have been to the workshop before you can get in for $25.00

    Smallmouth Bass Tactics HFJ No.179

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2018 32:56


    In this show the HFJ talks about tactics for smallmouth bass. These wonderful bronze back fish are sought out all over the US and Canada, Smallmouth are found in the rivers and streams as well as the lakes and reservoirs, preferring clean clear water, rocky or sandy bottoms and cooler water temperatures. If you seek a real fighter that loves breaking the surface of the water, runs hard, can be fished for with live bait and soft or hard lures, then smallmouths bass may just be the fish for you. No matter the fishing style, from a boat or wading the streams, your sure to have an enjoyable experience!   Thank you to our listeners Greg, Dan and Jerry                                    Remember our sponsors!            Hemisphere Coffee Roasters in Mechanicsburg, Ohio                        Contact Paul or Grace at 937-834-3230             "you just can't get a better tasting cup of coffee"      

    Curt Compton Crappie Fishing HFJ No.178

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2018 30:05


    Curt Compton is a friend of Al and Ron Lindner of Lindner's Angling Edge. Curt is a knowledgeable fishermen with years of experience and was recommended to us by Ron Lindner during a conversation about crappie. In this show Curt gives insight on what to look for in temperatures, structure, lure type or bait, color and presentation. I feel that many fishermen are not as successful as they could be for lack of implementing the basics, and by that i mean, seeking out the correct temperatures, depth, bait and structure that the fish you seek prefers. In this show as in most shows we do on fishing, one of the most important things to look for is the temperature. Almost always in every fishing show, the first item of business is the temperature.  Curt gives great instruction on these basics, things that every successful crappie fisherman should know. Thank you Curt Compton for the time to do this show!! Thank you to our listeners Greg, Dan and Jerry                                    Remember our sponsors!            Hemisphere Coffee Roasters in Mechanicsburg, Ohio                        Contact Paul or Grace at 937-834-3230             "you just can't get a better tasting cup of coffee"    

    Rut Roundup No.5 HFJ No.177

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2018 52:47


    Welcome to the Rut Roundup 2017 No.5. In this show you will hear  Dustin Young talk about his success using the Rut Functional Hunting Method and a challenge he issued for each of our listeners!  Then we turn to Casey Sikes and how well he did implementing just a few steps in our Rut Functional Method. In the show he will go over the reasons why he couldn't incorporate more steps in the method but how just using some of the steps helped him harvest a good buck. The rut roundup shows are the stories from hunters who have utilized our method of hunting to become more successful in the deer woods. You too can be a successful deer hunter by implementing this powerful hunting method called Rut Functional Hunting. More to come as we keep moving through our list of hunters who have reached out to the HFJ to tell of their success!  Thank you to our listeners Greg, Dan and Jerry                                    Remember our sponsors!            Hemisphere Coffee Roasters in Mechanicsburg, Ohio                        Contact Paul or Grace at 937-834-3230             "you just can't get a better tasting cup of coffee"

    Team Fitzgerald with Guy Fitzgerald HFJ No.176

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2018 36:03


    This week we are talking to Guy Fitzgerald of America's Father and son bow hunting team. Team Fitzgerald, father Dan and son Guy, have been educating and entertaining hunters for well over 30 years. Guy introduces us to their new TV show that will take us from the hunt to the kitchen table with other country style detours. Join us as we talk to and about the living legends of bow hunting and their new show Team Fitzgerald Vintage County Lifestyle. Thank you to our listeners Greg, Dan and Jerry                                    Remember our sponsors!            Hemisphere Coffee Roasters in Mechanicsburg, Ohio                        Contact Paul or Grace at 937-834-3230             "you just can't get a better tasting cup of coffee"  

    Rut Roundup No.4 HFJ No.175

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2018 62:41


    Welcome to the Rut Roundup 2017 No.4. In this show you will hear  Michael Webster talk about his success using the Rut Functional Method and then turn to Tommy Ingram and how well his Rut Functional setup has changed the amount of bucks coming to his hunting blind. The rut roundup shows are the stories from hunters who have utilized our method of hunting to become more successful in the deer woods. You too can be a successful deer hunter by implementing this powerful hunting method called Rut Functional Hunting. More to come as we keep moving through our list of hunters who have reached out to the HFJ to tell of their success!  Thank you to our listeners Greg, Dan and Jerry                                    Remember our sponsors!            Hemisphere Coffee Roasters in Mechanicsburg, Ohio                        Contact Paul or Grace at 937-834-3230             "you just can't get a better tasting cup of coffee"    

    Rut Roundup No.3 HFJ No.174

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2018 42:43


    Welcome to the Rut Roundup 2017 No.3. In this show you will hear Tim Pattermann and Chuck Dossier talk about their success using the Rut Functional Method. Tim talks about how good his hunting has become and his brother's after discovering the Hunt Fish Journal's Rut Functional hunting method with the two taking 5 bucks in four years over 140 inches! Chuck attended our Rut Functional Workshop this past July and tells about how well his hunt went, you might call it a textbook HFJ hunt!  Thank you to our listeners Greg, Dan and Jerry                                    Remember our sponsors!            Hemisphere Coffee Roasters in Mechanicsburg, Ohio                        Contact Paul or Grace at 937-834-3230             "you just can't get a better tasting cup of coffee"  

    New Products from the ATA Show 3 HFJ No. 173

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2018 15:26


    In this 3nd show on the ATA new products we meet with Bill Vanderheyden from Iron Will Broadheads to tell us about the broad heads he manufactures. Bill give us a glimpse into the manufacturing of his extremely Accurate broadheads and the reason he decided to start making them. Impressibly sharp and over the top durable! www.ironwilloutfitters.com. "Premium Broadheads as Reliable as Science Allows."   Thank you to our listeners Greg, Dan and Jerry                                    Remember our sponsors!            Hemisphere Coffee Roasters in Mechanicsburg, Ohio                        Contact Paul or Grace at 937-834-3230             "you just can't get a better tasting cup of coffee"  

    New Products from the ATA Show 2 HFJ No. 172

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2018 14:00


    In this 2nd show on the ATA new products we meet with Dennis Jasko from Ultimate Camera Mount to have him tell you about his new and innovative camera mount that truly is a game changer. The Ultimate Camera Mount gives you the ability to mount your trail camera at any angle, solving the age old problem of how to attach it fast and easy. this product eliminates the need those mini bungee cords and sticks to angel it downward, it makes aiming you trail or video cam a cinch! If you would like more info on Dennis' camera mount his website is https://www.ultimatecameramounts.com and if you mention HFJ18 Dennis will give you a 10% discount. Thank you to our listeners Greg, Dan and Jerry                                    Remember our sponsors!            Hemisphere Coffee Roasters in Mechanicsburg, Ohio                        Contact Paul or Grace at 937-834-3230             "you just can't get a better tasting cup of coffee"       

    New Products from the ATA Show 1 HFJ No. 171

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2018 10:30


    In this show we talk with Trina Tyler and Bo from Ground Attack Hunting Products about their new Cell Phone holder that mounts to your bow or crossbow. This simple and well thought out solution give you the ability to quickly mount you cell phone to your bow for filming your hunt, Kill shot or practice shooting and can be released from the holder in seconds Check out their website gahuntingproducts.com Thank you to our listeners Greg, Dan and Jerry                                    Remember our sponsors!            Hemisphere Coffee Roasters in Mechanicsburg, Ohio                        Contact Paul or Grace at 937-834-3230             "you just can't get a better tasting cup of coffee"    

    Bass fishing in the winter with Derrick Jennings HFJ N0.170

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2017 33:28


    Welcome to the first show of 2018! Winter Bass Fishing with Derrick Jennings. In this show you will hear Derrick discuss winter and early spring tactics for taking largemouth bass in cold water. Derrick has been fishing many years in the Northwest Ohio area and has learned that patience and and incredible slow retrieve, bumping along the drop offs can be extremely productive. Derrick goes over the equipment he was using as well as the type of bait and color. This year Derrick will make a return to Muskie Hunting after a long break. We will be looking forward to hearing how his muskie season progresses.  Thank you to our listeners Greg, Dan and Jerry                                    Remember our sponsors!            Hemisphere Coffee Roasters in Mechanicsburg, Ohio                        Contact Paul or Grace at 937-834-3230             "you just can't get a better tasting cup of coffee"  

    Rut Roundup No.2 HFJ No.169

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2017 45:44


    Welcome to the Rut Roundup 2017 No.2. In this second show we introduce Jessica Graham of Iowa and Joel Harrell of Ohio to the Hunt Fish Journal. Jessica is a experienced Deer hunter taking many deer over the years. This year applying some of the rut functional hunting method, she connected on a nice buck! Hats off to Jessica. Joel Harrell coming out of Texas and now relocated to Ohio has been a friend to the Hunt Fish Journal listening to the shows and having conversations with Jerry. Joel put the rut functional method to work here in Ohio and tho Joel's story has a different twist, we think you will find it interesting and familiar. Thank you to our listeners Greg, Dan and Jerry                                    Remember our sponsors!            Hemisphere Coffee Roasters in Mechanicsburg, Ohio                        Contact Paul or Grace at 937-834-3230             "you just can't get a better tasting cup of coffee"  

    Rut Roundup 2017 Pt1 with Ed Willson New ProStaff HFJ No. 168

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2017 43:07


    Welcome to the Rut Roundup 2017. In this first show we introduce Ed Willson to the Hunt Fish Journal's Pro Staff. Ed is an accomplished Rut Functional hunter taking 10 bucks in 11 years using the rut functional method. This year Ed scored early after having to leave the stand twice on the first day and helped his cousin get his deer out of the woods! early in his hunting years Ed tried other methods with no success but after meeting Jerry, Ed's success rate is nearly perfect.  Thank you to our listeners Greg, Dan and Jerry                                    Remember our sponsors!            Hemisphere Coffee Roasters in Mechanicsburg, Ohio                        Contact Paul or Grace at 937-834-3230             "you just can't get a better tasting cup of coffee"   

    Rut Calendar vs KeyDays HFJ No.167

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2017 35:30


    Welcome back to the HFJ. We are past the bulk of the rut here in Ohio with only the second smaller rut to come and in this show we would like to talk about a rut calendar vs Key Days. Why is this an important show to do right now on the eve of the the Rut Roundup shows? Well, this knowledge can help you become a better organized hunter knowing  the right times to implement the steps necessary to truly become and proficient Rut Functional Hunter. We know that using some of the steps and tools in this method can help make you a better hunter but we really know that using all the tools and steps will create better opportunities to not only see more deer but bring more deer to your deer stands. Setting up your own personalized Calendar around the key days will keep everything on track as you progress through the coming year. Start Early!!! Thank you to our listeners Greg, Dan and Jerry                                    Remember our sponsors!            Hemisphere Coffee Roasters in Mechanicsburg, Ohio                        Contact Paul or Grace at 937-834-3230             "you just can't get a better tasting cup of coffee"                      Click below to get the rut Calculation!

    Rut Hunting Crunch Time! HFJ No.166

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2017 23:55


    It's Crunch time and What should you be doing right now to get ready for the rut! In this series of the short shows we tell you what things you should be doing in this week to stay on track for the key days of the Rut.  So what is crunch time? This week is the start of the seek stage and for many and our friends to the north it's already here. In this show we talk about the things you should be getting done now so you won't have to run around like a chicken with out it's head come the day of the hunt. preparation can help you stay on track and get you to the woods early without having to try to figure it out the night before. Getting all your stuff ready now will help put your mind at ease so you can focus on the hunt, being confident as you go the the woods. Thank you to our listeners Greg, Dan and Jerry                                    Remember our sponsors!            Hemisphere Coffee Roasters in Mechanicsburg, Ohio                        Contact Paul or Grace at 937-834-3230             "you just can't get a better tasting cup of coffee"                      Click below to get the rut Calculation!

    Hunt Tinker Stands NOW! Hunting Preparation, Stay on track HFJ N0.165

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2017 31:23


    Hunt Tinker Stands Now! What should I be doing right now to get ready for the rut! In this series of the short shows we tell you what things you should be doing in this week to stay on track for the key days of the Rut. In this show Jerry and Greg discuss the effectiveness of tinker stands, their purpose and the optimal time to hunt them. Tinker stands offer the serious rut hunter the opportunity to hunt early in the season while keeping pressure off Rut Functional hunting stands insuring the ideal environment for your rut hunting areas. Tinker Stands provide a great outlet for hunts to enjoy early hunting before the seek stage starts. Thank you to our listeners Greg, Dan and Jerry                                    Remember our sponsors!            Hemisphere Coffee Roasters in Mechanicsburg, Ohio                        Contact Paul or Grace at 937-834-3230             "you just can't get a better tasting cup of coffee"                      Click below to get the rut Calculation!             https://huntfishjournal.com/30-whitetail-deer-rut-determination.html  

    Hunting Preparation, Stay on track, Use the Key Days HFJ N0.164

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2017 37:10


    What should I be doing right now to get ready for the rut! In this series of the short shows we tell you what things you should be doing in this week to stay on track for the key days of the Rut. Knowing the Key Days of the rut can make you most successful in this years deer season. Jerry and Greg go over what the keys days are all about and the history behind the calculation. Why are these days so important to a hunter and what triggers these most sought after days to hunt. Find out how knowing can help make you a successful deer hunter.  Thank you to our listeners Greg, Dan and Jerry                                    Remember our sponsors!            Hemisphere Coffee Roasters in Mechanicsburg, Ohio                        Contact Paul or Grace at 937-834-3230             "you just can't get a better tasting cup of coffee"                      Click below to get the rut Calculation!             https://huntfishjournal.com/30-whitetail-deer-rut-determination.html

    Ralph & Vicki from The Choice HFJ No.163

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2017 33:36


    The Hunt Fish Journal welcomes back Ralph and Vicki from The Choice. In this show we catch up with Ralph and Vicki to see where they've been hunting and whats coming up for them. Vicki tells about a close call with a bear that came out of nowhere to give chase! Exciting! Well, it could be a chance to survive and have a great story for the grandkids! Listen in to see how this turns out.  Thank you to Ralph & Vicki for doing this show!                                    Remember our sponsors!            Hemisphere Coffee Roasters in Mechanicsburg, Ohio                        Contact Paul or Grace at 937-834-3230             "you just can't get a better tasting cup of coffee"                      Click below to get the rut Calculation!             https://huntfishjournal.com/30-whitetail-deer-rut-determination.html

    Scrapes! Hunting Season Preparation It's Time HFJ No.162

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2017 44:20


    What should you be doing right now to get ready for the rut! Scrapes is next up on our list for hunters to be doing right now! In this short show we go over with some great detail on When, Where, and How to create your mock scrapes around your hunting stands, Rut Stands and Tinker Stands. Greg Dan and Jerry talk in detail on how to not only create them but times to do this and when to go in to freshen them up to keep bucks interested in your stand site.   Thank you to our listeners Greg, Dan and Jerry                                    Remember our sponsors!            Hemisphere Coffee Roasters in Mechanicsburg, Ohio                        Contact Paul or Grace at 937-834-3230             "you just can't get a better tasting cup of coffee"                      Click below to get the rut Calculation!             https://huntfishjournal.com/30-whitetail-deer-rut-determination.html

    Hunting Public Land Is it for you? HFJ No. 161

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2017 54:24


    Hunting Public Land, Can this be a place for you? In this show Jerry and Greg discuss hunting Deer on public land and how it can help make you successful . If you don't have private land to hunt as many hunters and would be hunters are faced with, public land can be a great place to harvest a great buck when your setup is done right. Jerry and Greg both started in the 70s hunting public land in southern Ohio. It can be a great place to hunt deer providing hunters with vast acreage and seclusion if you are willing to to go the extra mile, go deep.  Thank you to our listeners Greg, Dan and Jerry                                    Remember our sponsors!            Hemisphere Coffee Roasters in Mechanicsburg, Ohio                        Contact Paul or Grace at 937-834-3230             "you just can't get a better tasting cup of coffee"                      Click below to get the rut Calculation!             https://huntfishjournal.com/30-whitetail-deer-rut-determination.html   

    Hunting Preparation 2 Minerals can help you score on a Buck! HFJ No.160

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2017 33:31


    What should I be doing right now to get ready for the rut! In this show Jerry and Greg go over the importance of minerals and why you need to include them in your Rut Functional setup. We go over where to place them and how you should be moving your mineral site to lead deer to your stand. We will also discuss how early you should start using them and the benefits minerals can have on your deer. Minerals can improve on your Deer Hunting Season!   Thank you to our listeners Greg, Dan and Jerry                                    Remember our sponsors!            Hemisphere Coffee Roasters in Mechanicsburg, Ohio                        Contact Paul or Grace at 937-834-3230             "you just can't get a better tasting cup of coffee"                      Click below to get the rut Calculation!             https://huntfishjournal.com/30-whitetail-deer-rut-determination.html

    Deer Scent, How to use it for rut functional hunting HFJ No.159

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2017 70:15


    Welcome back! In this show of the 2017 Deer Season series we go in to details on the proper use of deer scent to enhance your Rut Functional hunting setups. Jerry and Greg go into detail on the correct way to handle, apply and store real deer scent and the reasons you want to be using real deer scent. We will cover the different uses for each area of your Rut Functional setup that will also apply to your Tinker Stand setups as well.  Thank you to our listeners Greg, Dan and Jerry                                    Remember our sponsors!            Hemisphere Coffee Roasters in Mechanicsburg, Ohio                        Contact Paul or Grace at 937-834-3230             "you just can't get a better tasting cup of coffee"                      Click below to get the rut Calculation!             https://huntfishjournal.com/30-whitetail-deer-rut-determination.html

    Hunting Season Preparation What to do now! HFJ No. 158

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2017 19:24


    What should I be doing right now to get ready for the rut! In this short show we kick off a new series of shows that tell you what things you should be doing in that week to stay on track for the key days of the Rut. We have many hunters out there implementing our rut functional hunting method but are having trouble staying on track to complete the steps necessary to create a successful season. Hopefully you will find these shows helpful in staying on track. Also our next regular show will be out this month on the proper use of deer scent.  Thank you to our listeners Greg, Dan and Jerry                                    Remember our sponsors!            Hemisphere Coffee Roasters in Mechanicsburg, Ohio                        Contact Paul or Grace at 937-834-3230               "you just can't get a better tasting cup of coffee"

    Halo Chronicles HFJ No. 157

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2017 37:19


    Hey Gang Welcome back, In this show we welcome back Henry and Lakeisha and their daughter Angle of Halo Chronicles to talk about their turkey season last spring. you can find out more about Henry and Lakeisha and their Halo Chronicles at halohunting.com or on FB Henry And Lakeisha Outdoor -HALO Chronicles. Next up DEER Season preparation, get ready for the deer shows! Thank you Henry,Lakeisha and Angle for the time to do this show!  Thank you to our listeners Greg, Dan and Jerry                                    Remember our sponsors!            Hemisphere Coffee Roasters in Mechanicsburg, Ohio                        Contact Paul or Grace at 937-834-3230               "you just can't get a better tasting cup of coffee"

    How to remove the Y bone from Northern Pike HFJ No. 156

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2017 19:51


    In this show we head to Jerry's place in Michigan's Upper Peninsula to shoot a video on how to remove the Y-Bone from Northern Pike. There are some who will not keep the pike they catch because of the troublesome Y-Bones. Once the Y-Bone is removed from the fillet, you will find that these fish are some of the best table fare around and well worth the time to cut the Y-Bones out. So sit back and pick up some great tips from Jerry on how to remove those pesky bones! Thank you to our listeners Greg, Dan and Jerry                                    Remember our sponsors!            Hemisphere Coffee Roasters in Mechanicsburg, Ohio                        Contact Paul or Grace at 937-834-3230               "you just can't get a better tasting cup of coffee"  

    Rut Functional Hunting WorkShop 2017 HFJ No.155

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2017 28:51


    In this show Greg, Dan and Jerry talk about the upcoming Rut Functional Workshop where the guys cover the details of how to implement each step in the Rut Functional Hunting Method. This workshop covers Stand Selection - and Preparation, Scent Control - and the many different areas that have to be addressed, Scrapes and Licking Branches - where and how to create them and their uses, Trail Cam - placement, Mineral Sites - and how to maximize the placement to create best opportunities, Controlling Pressure - and what causes it and the result of not understanding it, Deer Scent - and the proper use of it, and the Key Days to Hunt - and why you want to know them. Each of these steps are explained in detail giving the attendee a great understanding and the knowledge of how to successfully implement these steps in their woods. A full day of comprehensive training on how to hunt the Whitetail Deer along with Hard Core Data!!! Coming up on July 8th 2017 in Germantown, Ohio. at the First Baptist Church, 79 Farmersville Pike, Germantown, Ohio 45327-0177. You can make reservations here http://huntfishjournal.com/29-workshop-registration.html  Thank you to our listeners Greg, Dan and Jerry                                    Remember our sponsors!            Hemisphere Coffee Roasters in Mechanicsburg, Ohio                        Contact Paul or Grace at 937-834-3230               "you just can't get a better tasting cup of coffee"

    Mark Martin "Mr. Walleye" HFJ No.154

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2017 43:11


    This show we welcome back Mark Martin (hall of fame walleye fisherman) to the HFJ. Mark talks about areas to target for walleye and what he would use to catch these magnificent fish at this early time in the U.P. of Michigan. These tactics can be applied in many waters and locations across the country. Mark goes into the details of the different kinds of structure and bottom terrain to look for as well as types of lines, lures, reels and pole he uses for the different fishing methods. Mark also talks about how to modify your lures to get them to run true at the speed of the retrieve as well as to boat. Mark is "Mr. Walleye" You can learn a great amount of fishing knowledge from Mark Martin. Thank you Mark for the time to do this show!! Thank you to our listeners Greg, Dan and Jerry                                    Remember our sponsors!            Hemisphere Coffee Roasters in Mechanicsburg, Ohio                        Contact Paul or Grace at 937-834-3230               "you just can't get a better tasting cup of coffee"  

    Perch fishing HFJ No.153

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2017 22:52


    This show we talk about Perch fishing and some points on how to rig up for these tasty little fryers! Join Jerry, Dan and myself in this informative how to show before Jerry heads north to the big waters of the Upper Peninsula where he will be working to fill the cooler with these great eating fish. Also, in an upcoming show, we will be talking Walleye with Mark Martin for all our fishing listeners. Thank you to our listeners Greg, Dan and Jerry                                    Remember our sponsors!            Hemisphere Coffee Roasters in Mechanicsburg, Ohio                        Contact Paul or Grace at 937-834-3230               "you just can't get a better tasting cup of coffee"     

    Deer Season 2017 Already? HFJ No.152

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2017 28:57


    Deer Season 2017 Already? Really? You know the old adage "The early bird gets the worm" well, so it is with deer hunting. If you take a little time now to implement the procedures talked about in this show, it has the potential to pay off big in September, helping to eliminate pressure and get deer moving through your woods on a regular basis. Just a little time now!!!  Thank You to our listeners! Greg, Dan and Jerry                                         Remember our sponsors!           Hemisphere Coffee Roasters in Mechanicsburg, Ohio                              contact Paul or Grace at 937-834-3230  

    Kylie McCrea Turkey slam 12 year old HFJ No.151

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2017 33:31


    In this show we cutch up with Kylie McCrea on the road to Nebraska to hunt turkey. Kylie comes from a family thats enthusiastic about hunting and has taken some impressive birds as well as deer. Kylie harvested her first turkey at the age of 5 and has since gone on to complete the Turkey Slam!! Harvesting the 4 different turkey species in the US. The Eastern, Osceola, Rio Grand and the Merriam. A great accomplishment for any hunter, but at the age of 12, Kylie has done this 3 times and is about to finish up on Slam No. 4. In this show Kylie and dad Eric talk about Kylie's early beginnings and the family that loves to hunt and be outdoors. Kylie will be talking about hunting with her friend Megan in Nebraska and how you can help support their efforts to help make dreams come true for children to get to enjoy this great sport. we appreciate all our HFJ listeners.  Thank You to our listeners! Greg, Dan and Jerry                                      Remember our sponsors!           Hemisphere Coffee Roasters in Mechanicsburg, Ohio                          contact Paul or Grace at 937-834-3230

    Rut Round Up 6 Final HFJ No.150

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2017 38:29


    This is the 6th and final show of the Rut Roundup shows for the 2016 deer season. In this show we are going to talk to Two more guys who used our Rut Functional tactics talked about in this show to fill their deer tags. We welcome back to the show Sawyer Hall from last years roundup. Sawyer has connected again this year with a great buck. Will also be getting the story of how Dale John from New York connected with a really nice buck near his scrapes using Trail & Scrape. As you can see these shows give you the listener a good look into how others are doing utilizing Rut Functional Hunting for Whitetails. Our hope is that you the listener will give this great method a try and then come and share your story with the Hunt Fish Journal!!!  Thank You to our listeners! Greg, Dan and Jerry                                      Remember our sponsors!           Hemisphere Coffee Roasters in Mechanicsburg, Ohio                          contact Paul or Grace at 937-834-3230

    Rut Roundup HFJ No.149 So how did the HFJ Guys do?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2017 79:13


    This is the 5th of the Rut Roundup shows for the 2016 deer season. In this show we are going to talk to the Hunt Fish Journal guys to see how they did! The tactics talked about in this show when properly used can be a powerful tool in bringing mature deer into your hunting site. Dan, Greg and Jerry have 3 different stories to tell with a late season twist to the harvest! Coming up in a few days will release the last show of the Rut Roundup No 6. As you can see these shows are growing and we appreciate all our HFJ listeners.  Thank You to our listeners! Greg, Dan and Jerry                                      Remember our sponsors!           Hemisphere Coffee Roasters in Mechanicsburg, Ohio                                     contact Paul or Grace at 937-834-3230

    Rut Roundup 4 HFJ 148

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2017 48:34


    Here we are in the 4th show of the Rut Roundup 2016. We talk to Chuck Dosier and Paul Kurtz. Two different people who use our methods for taking deer over scrapes. These tactics when properly used can be a powerful tool in bringing deer into your hunting site during the key days of the rut and having the ability of to change your plans if pressure outside of your control happens. Each story is different yet effected greatly by the understanding and implementing of the Rut Functional Hunting Method and having more then one Rut functional stand setup. Thank You to our listeners! Greg, Dan and Jerry                                         Remember our sponsors!           Hemisphere Coffee Roasters in Mechanicsburg, Ohio                              contact Paul or Grace at 937-834-3230

    Largemouth Bass Early Fishing HFJ No. 147

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2017 49:52


    This week we welcome back to the show Derrick Jennings and his son Cody Jennings. In this show we will go over early Bass fishing techniques and areas to find bass as well as bait type. Cody is launching a new web site on Jig fishing called Jig Masters and you can check out his early beginnings at www.jigmasters.com. Cody has developed into a master jig fisherman and would like to bring jig fishing into the spotlight and create a online group of like minded fisherman with the hope of bringing a new jig lure company to the market, creating his own line of jigs. We also mentioned Ohio Power Recreation area and the guys that BellyBoat the 350 some ponds with great largmouth bass fishing. A great spring place to fish. You can go to their website to get a permit for fishing this area. https://www.aep.com/environment/conservation/recland/   Look for the Obtain a Permit in blue. Thank you to our listeners Greg, Dan and Jerry                                    Remember our sponsors!            Hemisphere Coffee Roasters in Mechanicsburg, Ohio                        Contact Paul or Grace at 937-834-3230               "you just can't get a better tasting cup of coffee"  

    Rut Roundup Part 3 HFJ No. 146

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2017 51:12


    In this 3rd show of the Rut Roundup 2016, we talk to Terry Heckman and Jason Kirby. Two different people who use our methods for taking deer over scrapes. These tactics when properly used can be a powerful tool in bringing deer into your hunting site during the key days of the rut. Each story is different yet effected greatly by the understanding and implementing of the Rut Functional Hunting Method. Thank You to our listeners! Greg, Dan and Jerry                                         Remember our sponsors!           Hemisphere Coffee Roasters in Mechanicsburg, Ohio                              contact Paul or Grace at 937-834-3230

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