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Hunting 101 is the fun and educational podcast you start with when you're getting started as a hunter. No matter who you are, no matter how much experience you have, you're welcome here. New episodes weekly!

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    • Feb 22, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekly NEW EPISODES
    • 55m AVG DURATION
    • 137 EPISODES


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    Ep. 136: Hunt Your Way

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2023 89:20


    Dylan is joined by Zach Ferenbaugh, from The Hunting Public. Zach and Dylan discuss bow setups, heavy arrows, broad head choices, hunting with decoys, and more. The consensus: hunt the way YOU want! Use what works for YOU. Shoot what YOU have confidence in!

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    Ep.135: All-American Bowhunter

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2023 69:05


    Dylan is joined by Arkansas Razorback All-American baseball player, Jared Wegner. Jared is new to bowhunting, and found early success with shooting his first buck in Oklahoma this past fall. Dylan and Jared talk about some of the barriers of entry for new hunters, some of the lessons learned along the way, and how to continue growing as a bowhunter.

    Ep. 134: How to Talk About Hunting

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2023 90:09


    Dylan is joined by Peter Churchbourne, from The NRA, to talk in depth about the NRA's groundbreaking new studies examining Americans' attitudes toward hunting and hunters. Peter and Dylan talk about the best ways to communicate with non-hunters, and how to carry ourselves so as to portray hunters in a good light. The overwhelming majority of non-hunters are okay with hunting when provided FACTS. So, now we must LEARN the facts, and understand how to share them in a way that will be well received.

    Ep.133: Influential Change

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2023 56:15


    Dylan is joined by Dave Thomas from Bowhunter Planet to talk about the BEST BUY bow for 2023. They also discuss about changes that could take place inside the industry to have a better influence on the non hunting public, and cast a better light on us as sportsmen.

    Ep.132: Deer Zones

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2023 58:04


    Dylan is joined by two guys that know big bucks and how to kill them: Warren and David Holder from Raised Hunting! Dylan wanted to have the guys on to talk through their new idea behind “deer zones”. Learning and understanding this about deer WILL help you kill bigger deer, and get in amongst them more consistently!

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    Ep.131: 90 and Counting

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2023 47:15


    This week Dylan is hanging out in the Bear booth at ATA and sits down with Jon Lene and Caleb Sorrells from Bear to talk about Bear's 90 years of history, being made in the USA, and what it looks like to continue the legacy that Fred Bear started.

    Ep.130: The 1200" Season

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2023 98:09


    Dylan is joined by Matt Jennings, Host of The Game. The two discuss the incredible season that Matt has had, putting over 1,200” of antler on the ground. They also take a little time to talk about how we take for granted this life we're given as Americans; and as outdoorsmen.

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    Ep.129: Play Hard, Hunt Harder

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2023 73:43


    Dylan is joined by Kip Etter, owner of his hometown gun shop, Powder & String Outfitters. The two talk about what it takes to find success. Working hard to lead to hunting success, but having some fun along the way to keep your head in the game

    Ep.128: The Legendary Buck

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2022 52:41


    This week Dylan is joined by Ryan Kirby, artist and straight up deer nerd. The two discuss the growth, maturity, anatomy, and their all around infatuation of the legendary whitetail buck.

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    Ep.127: Success, Six Pointer, and Setup Change

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2022 79:49


    Dylan is back with Joey, Andrew, and Gabe to recap their hunts. They talk through the ups and down, the giant 6 point, the blown opportunities, the lessons learned, and the change in equipment.

    Ep.126: Setups, Plans, and Expectations

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2022 68:29


    Dylan is joined by National Champion Strongman, Joey Szatmary, Trophy Ridge's Andrew Hughes, and outfitter, Gabe Ledbetter to talk about their new 2023 setups and their initial thoughts on the new bows, as well as their game plan and expectations for their week in camp at Hill Creek Outfitters.

    Ep.125: Culling Deer

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2022 47:52


    This week, Dylan is joined by Corey Corson of Liberty Ranch Outdoors to recap Dylan's recent successful hunt for a "cull" deer. The two go in depth about culling and managing deer and how to manage your property to produce the best deer herd.

    Ep.124: The Signature Series

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2022 63:19


    This week Dylan is joined by none other than Fred Eichler himself to talk details on the NEW Fred Eichler Signature Series! The two also talk personal setups, Fred's success this fall, how to hunt over decoys, and…shaving?

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    Ep. 123: Inspirational Challenges

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2022 53:15


    This week Dylan is joined by Bryan Burkhardt, accomplished bowhunter and President of the Compton Traditional Bowhunters. Bryan and Dylan talk about their season thus far, the challenges that bowhunters face, and how to use the challenges to find inspiration to keep going! We all have rough seasons, but the rough seasons make the good ones that much better!

    Ep.122: Sheep Hunting and Sleeper States

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2022 48:14


    This week Dylan is joined by Gabe Ledbetter, from Pope Brothers Guide Service. The two recap Gabe's early success this fall, Gabe's incredible audad hunt, and sleeper states to kill giant whitetails.

    Ep.121: Prioritize Your Arrows

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2022 56:39


    Dylan sits down this week with Dan McClain of Arrow Junkie to tell you why you should be paying more attention to your arrows, and exactly how to give them the attention they deserve.

    Ep.120: Life Changing Mentorships

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2022 46:18


    This week Dylan is joined by Thomas and Nathan Krick from Identical Draw. The Kricks just started an amazing new website, www.newhunter.org, designed for new hunters to meet mentors and start growing as sportsmen! The three talk about the importance of not only finding a mentor, but how life changing it is to BE a mentor.

    Ep.119: Rants, Raves, and a Mindset Change

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2022 52:20


    This week Dylan is joined by Shane Mowery, The Bone Maniac. The two discuss Shane's incredible success this fall, new bows, go on a couple rants, and discuss the mindset change that Dylan is going through this fall.

    Ep.118: Deer, Decoys, and Little Debbie's

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2022 60:53


    This week on The Hunting 101 Podcast Dylan is joined by Laden Force from North American Whitetails. The two discuss all things whitetails; from snacks to late season tactics.

    Ep.117: The Bows Reviewed

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2022 70:22


    This week on Bear Archery's Hunting 101 Podcast Dylan is joined by Bryan Dickess from Mike's Archery and Dave Thomas of Bowhunter Planet. Bryan and Dave are KNOWN for their bow reviews, and having spent some time with the Execute 30 & 32, the Legend XR, and the Adapt, they're here to give you their unbiased opinions!

    Ep. 116: New 2023 Bows

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2022 61:41


    This is it: the episode you've all been waiting for! This week Dylan is joined by Ryan Shutts and Ted Boester of Bear Archery to go over every detail of all the new bows for 2023. Compounds, traditional, and crossbows; it's all here!

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    Ep.115: Deer 101 - Lessons from a New Hunter

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2022 46:58


    This week we wrap up our Deer 101 Series with Dylan as he is joined by Jeff Lye, a new hunter. Jeff took up the challenge of hunting last year, and is here to share his journey, the lessons the learned, and the things he will be changing this year to become more successful. As a new hunter, it's important to never stop learning and growing as a hunter, and Jeff is ready to take on this season applying what he learned in his first year!

    Ep.114: Deer 101 - Shoot, Recover, and Process

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2022 67:58


    Dylan sits down with Warren Holder from Raised Hunting to discuss shot placement, and everything you need to know to recover the deer and bring home that meat! https://youtu.be/rv9mn3K7qYs https://youtube.com/shorts/is7V-4vdw1U?feature=share https://youtube.com/shorts/67osFoRrAcQ?feature=share

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    Ep.113: Early Season Elk

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2022 59:03


    We take a break from our Deer 101 Series to catch up with Dylan on his early season elk hunt. Dylan is joined by Waylon Herzig of Ace Outfitters to recap their week of elk hunting in Idaho and teach you how to be more successful on your early season elk hunts!

    Ep.112: Deer 101 - Tactics

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2022 86:27


    This week Dylan is joined by Dr. Karl Miller and Phillip Vanderpool to talk all things tactics, from scent control to calling, and the infamous pee-from-your-stand technique!

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    Ep.112: Deer 101 - Tactics

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2022 86:27


    This week Dylan is joined by Dr. Karl Miller and Phillip Vanderpool to talk all things tactics, from scent control to calling, and the infamous pee-from-your-stand technique!

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    Ep.111: Deer 101 - Necessary Gear

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2022 47:09


    Dylan sits down with Steve Allie of ScentLok to discuss necessary. All you really need is a license and a weapon, but Dylan and Steve will help you figure out where you want to invest beyond that to ensure a successful hunt.

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    Ep.110: Deer 101 - Hunt Prep

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2022 50:29


    This week, Dylan is joined by Aaron Warbritton of The Hunting Public and Kris Chain of Season Report for the next installment of the Deer 101 series: Hunt Prep. Learn how you can stay prepped all year long, as well as what you need to be addressing as season rolls around. THP Video on The Adapt: https://youtu.be/HCi14VJ-qp0 https://youtu.be/HCi14VJ-qp0

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    Ep.109: Deer 101 - Where to Hunt

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2022 66:47


    Dylan is joined this week by Brian Murphy of Hunt Stand and Jarad and Josh Stubbs of Elevate Stands. In this third installment of the Deer 101 series, the guys discuss finding where to hunt, from getting land, to picking the right tree.

    Ep.108: Deer 101 - Scouting

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2022 52:51


    Ep.108: Deer 101 - Scouting by Bear Archery

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    Ep.107: Deer 101 - Barriers of Entry

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2022 55:20


    This week kicks off a 9-part series on all things deer hunting. To start, Dylan is joined with David Holder of Raised Hunting to remove any excuses you might have as they tackle common barriers to entry into hunting.

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    Ep.106: Time to Adapt

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2022 61:41


    Dylan sits down this week to talk with Aaron Warbritton from The Hunting Public and Ryan Shutts of Bear Archery, to discuss Bear's newest bow: The Adapt, a collaborative effort with the Hunting Public.

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    Ep.105: Know Your Meat

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2022 37:34


    Dylan sits down this week with David Curtis of Enzy Campers to hear the story behind the brand, as well as discuss their shared passion for teaching the next generation of hunters and the general public about where our food comes from.

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    Ep.104: Don't Mess With Texas

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2022 45:43


    Dylan is joined this week by Ky McNett of Texas Hunting Resources and Chris Spalding, winner of the Axis Hunt. They recap the hunt and rub salt in Dylan's wounds for missing out!

    Ep.103: "Budget" Bows and Breaking Records

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2022 64:55


    Dylan is joined by Jason Rounsaville of The Pope and Young Club this week. Bear is making a huge investment in bow hunting advocacy with their current promotion to provide a P&Y membership along with all new bow purchases. Check out the importance of supporting P&Y and other organizations like it!

    Ep.102: Fred Eichler Q & A

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2022 58:29


    This week, Dylan is with none other than Fred Eichler to answer your fan-submitted questions!

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    Ep.101: Archery Shouldn't Hurt

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2022 58:22


    Dylan is joined this week by the Mountain Physio, Dr. Preston Ward. The two do a deep dive into longevity for bowhunters. Want to keep hunting pain free as you age? Or maybe hunting is already painful for you? This is the episode you need!

    Ep.100: 100 and Counting

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2022 62:47


    Dylan is joined for this milestone episode by Kristy Titus and Michele Eichler. They chat about their starts in hunting, how to inspire new hunters, especially your own children, wild game cooking, and the dangers of social media and technology.

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    Ep.99: Blades, Bows, and Backing Out

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2022 59:48


    Dylan sits down this week with Nick Dieker of Nick's Knife Works. They chat about knives, along with getting started in traditional archery and occasionally wanting to throw in the towel.

    Ep.98: Optics Breakdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2022 49:50


    Dylan sits down this week with Andrew McKean and Darin Cooper to cover all things optics. If you're looking for more on the what, when, and why of optics, this is the episode for you!

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    Ep.97: Chuck Adams Q&A

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2022 59:15


    Dylan is joined this week by none other than Chuck Adams, as he answers questions submitted by you, the listeners!

    Ep.96: Ranting and Raving

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2022 64:42


    Dylan sits down with Bryan Dickess from Mike's Archery this week. Bryan shares his passion for getting everyone's hands on the perfect bow for them, and Dylan goes on an epic rant.

    Ep.95: Spring Bear Hunts

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2022 51:30


    Dylan is joined this week by Waylon Herzig of Ace Outfitters. They discuss all things bear hunting, with a focus on Spring time bears in Idaho. Waylon knows bears; take the time to learn from him and be ready to put down some bears this Spring!

    Ep.94: Coffee, Bears, and Pack Dumps

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2022 52:20


    Dylan is joined this week by Tony Burlison of Dark Timber Coffee. They chat all things bear hunting and making coffee in the back woods.

    Ep.93: Passion, Pursuit, and Punching Tags

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2022 59:20


    Dylan sits down with Brent Henderson this week to discuss ethics, passion, and purpose. This is a unique episode you don't want to miss!

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    Ep.92: Beginners, Budgets, and Bows

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2022 63:04


    Dylan sits down this week with Dave Thomas of Bow Hunter Planet. If you're looking to get into bow hunting for the first time, this is the episode for you!

    Ep.91: Hunt, Gather, and Grow

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2022 53:45


    Dylan is joined this week by Kris Chain of Season Report to share some of the new features of the service for foraging and growing food, as well as killing it. They are then joined by Isaac Weintz, a fellow board member with Kris for Backcountry Hunters and Anglers, to talk some turkey hunting.

    Ep.90: Turkey Talk

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2022 44:09


    Dylan sits down this week with Bear's own Chris Parrish. If you don't turkey hunt, Chris will let you know why you're missing out, and give you some tips to start off on the right foot.

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    Ep.89: The Viking Bowhunter

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2022 57:38


    Dylan is joined by Raymond Rowe, aka Erik of the Viking Raiders in the WWE. They chat about Raymond's start in hunting, how to find success, and the difference between hillbillies and rednecks.

    Ep.88: Take Your Shot

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2022 69:20


    Dylan is joined this week by Aj Kazmierczak. They have a great conversation about going after your dreams, staying humble, and living life to the fullest!

    Ep.87: The Tribute Hunt

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2022 70:59


    Dylan is joined this week by Bryan Burkhardt and Jim Eeckhout to share about their tribute hunt in honor of Fred Bear.

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