The Identical Draw Podcast

In this episode Thomas and Nate recap successful Iowa and Wisconsin turkey hunts. They also have their good buddy Erik Barber- Vortex Optics Content Manager, on to talk about his spring and the all new Viper shotgun enclosed red dot. Enjoy!

In this episode, Thomas and Nate discuss one of their best turkey hunting days in a while. They spend some time in their old stompin' grounds. Enjoy these turkey stories!   Contact us at info@identicaldraw.com

In this episode, Thomas and Nate discuss the recent trends of the wild turkey nationwide. They also discuss things you should be thinking about now to shoot that big, giant buck next October. 

In this episode, Thomas and Nate recount their recent archery turkey hunt. They also discuss hunter hate and how private land hunters are now the enemy. 

In this episode, Thomas and Nate discuss shed hunting, land management work, and day rate/partnership costs in the outdoor industry.  Other Topics Include: - Finding a 88" and 92"shed - Prescribed Fire do's and dont's  - Day Rate price - Product only gig's  - and much more!   Reach out at info@identicaldraw.com

In this episode Nate and Thomas are joined by their brother Anthony and their father, Dan. They are on their way home from a day of pheasant hunting. You'll hear all about their day but also how Identical Draw truly came to be.    Contact us at info@identicaldraw.com

In this episode, Thomas and Nate discuss how their 2024 season ended, and overall high and lows of the 2024 fall. They also get into trade show season and how things have changed over the years.  Thanks for listening! Contact us at info@identicaldraw.com.  

This episode is a solo episode with Thomas. Thomas discusses the holiday, fall as a filmer, his December tags, and the Kansas management plan. He also discusses how difficult it is to own and run a successful business in the outdoor industry. 

In this episode Nate and Thomas dive into what they've learned hunting with a trad bow this year.  Other Topics Covered- - Seeing their biggest whitetail ever. - Unspoken difficulties of a recurve. - Are you hunting for the right reasons? - Thomas's lack of hunting. - Saddle vs treestand And much more!

The brothers are back! In this episode they discuss the rut and give a few great tips and tricks.    Other Topics: - Kansas 80 Stihl and Bear Collaboration. - Outdoor Industry, lust for kills. - Why full time hunters still make bad shots. - 5 Rut tips and tricks! And much more.  Email the brothers at info@identicaldraw.com with comments. 

In this Episode, Thomas and Nate discuss their archery and rifle elk hunts this year.    Other topics covered: - Whitetail update - Why won't Nate hunt?! - A different October - Archery Elk - Rifle Elk And much more! Contact us at info@identicaldraw.com  

In this episode, Nate and Thomas discuss their recent successful trip out to western Nebraska.  Other Topics Covered- - Poor scheduling - Rough elk hunt - Surprise payment - 1000 things to go your way - Poison Oak and more!   Email us at info@identicaldraw.com

In this episode Thomas and Nate dive into their recent partner changes and some of the reasons behind them.    Email info@identicaldraw.com

On this episode of the Identical Draw Podcast, we are joined by good friend and Host of the Wired to Hunt Podcast- Mark Kenyon. Mark is a whitetail genius, having hunted all over the lower 48 for whitetail deer. Mark breaks down properties in Michigan, Iowa, and the Kansas 80. Enjoy! Other Topics Covered- - Mark's fall schedule. - Target bucks for this year. - How many trucks are too many? And much more! Contact us at info@identicaldraw.com

On this episode of the Identical Draw Podcast we are joined by good friend and Vortex Content Manager, Erik Barber. Erik has cut his teeth on scouting properties and has tons of success every year, especially in the early season. Listen to find out how Erik would hunt these new pieces and he also gives lots of other tips along the way.  Topics Covered- - Erik is lethal in early season - Wisconsin property - Iowa property - How would Erik hunt the 80? - Erik's Iowa tag - Number of truck's before moving on?   Contact us at info@identicaldraw.com  

On this episode of the Identical Draw Podcast, we are joined by Bear Grease Podcast host Clay Newcomb. We toss three different properties at him and he tells us where he would hunt.  Other Topics Covered: - You can watch this on YouTube! - Clays busy summer - Where would Clay hunt in Arkansas, Missouri, and Kansas - Clays Bear Grease adventures - Send us your property to have a special guest look over it! And much more.  Watch Here-https://www.youtube.com/c/identicaldraw Write in to us at info@identicaldraw.com

In this episode, Nate and Thomas again discuss September and how to have success both in the spot and stalk game and hunting elk.  Other Topics- - A few kid stories - The key to spot and stalk - How to have success in elk woods - Going over our '22 elk hunt Email us at info@identicaldraw.com

Thomas and Nate jump around in this podcast but then peel back their secrets to be successful in September.  Other Topics- - Our time in Gainesville w/ Bear Archery - Bucks on the 80 - Tips to make September successful   Email us info@identicaldraw.com

In this Episode, Thomas and Nate give a big recap of their spring. They are returning from a very successful Nebraska Trip, but also discuss their time in Oklahoma, Kansas, and Wisconsin.    Topics Covered: - A weird turkey season.  - Amazing Nebraska hunts - Passing a 63 yard shot - Tough time in Wisconsin - Oklahoma success - Nates Kansas close calls - Kansas success And much more!   Questions or Comments- info@identicaldraw.com  

On this Episode, Thomas and Nate talk about their recent Iowa turkey hunt on their way to an Oklahoma hunt. 

On this episode of the Identical Draw podcast, we talk with Ben Dettamanti AKA  Shed Crazy Ben is a big time shed hunter out west but is here in Nebraska on a different mission.  Other Topics Covered: - Ben's big series ahead - Our oddly successful Nebraska Shed Hunt - Difference between Kansas and Nebraska - Burn Sheds - A few good stories - The current situation on shed closures Contact us at info@identicaldraw.com

On this episode of the ID Podcast, Thomas announces a winner for the Sparc Solar- Michael Maness! The brothers also discuss their time at Western Hunting and Conservation Expo, and shed hunting.  Topics Covered-  - Nate almost ruined the trip - WHCE is the GOAT - Most expensive tag ever - KS 80 '23 prospects - Hardest sheds we've found - Turkey content coming   Follow us-https://www.instagram.com/identicaldraw/ info@identicaldraw.com

In this episode, Thomas and Nate cover some more management talk, but also get in to the hot topic of Matt Rinella and his posse at "Hunt Quietly" Topics Covered- - Best Stihl Saw for you - Sparc Giveaway update - Management on the 80 - All deer still holding antlers - Matt Rinella and his thoughts   Contact us at info@identicaldraw.com

On this episode, Thomas and Nate jump around to a few different topics. Land management, industry talk, and more!   Topics Covered-  - Sparc Solar Giveaway - Land Management  - PPE is important - Fire is KING - ATA and Trade Shows - Be Respectful - Don't burn bridges.  - Babies are coming!   Email us at info@identicaldraw.com with questions.  Follow- @identicaldraw Thanks!

Thomas and Nate discuss the 2022 year and what it brought. It was by far their best year ever, and are looking forward to continuing to do what they love!   Topics Covered- - Weird Year when you shoot your biggest buck - Turkey Success - Scouting - Western Success - The sting of elk hunt - 2023 Plans   Follow us @identicaldraw, Email us at info@identicaldraw.com

On this episode of the Identical Draw podcast, Nate and Thomas talk to new hunters, Kevin, John, and Tommie. Tommie is a past guest and has killed two deer with his bow before but found success for the first time with the muzzleloader. Kevin and John were as new as they come. Topics Covered-  - Vortex Scope clarity - Tommie's successful hunt - Backstrap or tenderloin? - Crossbow shooting   Email us at info@identicaldraw.com

On this Episode of the Identical Draw Podcast Nate and Thomas discuss late season hunting. It can be great if you keep some important things in mind.  Topics Covered: - past success during late season - how to have success if you dont have food - Bye November - Split G2 Encounter - Move cameras in December - Hunting Small tracts   Email us at info@identicaldraw.com

On this episode of the Identical Draw Podcast we are joined by good friend Jacob Staab. Jacob helped get us into hunting many years ago and is a big reason for where we are today.  Topics covered- - How we met - If Jacob was the President of NGPC - Biggest Buck ever taken out here - Nate's huge mistake - Close call with "Babe" - and much more!   Follow us-https://www.instagram.com/identicaldraw/ 

On this episode of the ID podcast, Thomas and Nate recount the story of Half Rack- Thomas' biggest whitetails ever. They had a successful hunt on the afternoon of November 11th! Topics covered- - Win a pair of binos - Nebraskas poor deer managment - Tommie almost died - The story of Half Rack - and much more! Questions or comments- info@identicaldraw.com

On this Episode of the Identical Draw Podcast Thomas and Nate are headed home from an awesome late October hunt. They were able to see multiple nice bucks and lots of activity.  Other Topics Covered- - Mature deer around - The Kansas conundrum - Seeing a deer reach its full potential - How to find bucks during the rut   Email us info@identicaldraw.com or message us on Instagram-https://www.instagram.com/identicaldraw/ 

On this Episode of the Identical Draw Podcast, Nate and Thomas re-hash their South Dakota success. They were covered up in deer and had an awesome hunt.  Topics Covered- - The Great Debate - Vortex Tripods - Chasing Muleys - Frontal Shots - Lucking into Whitetails   Send us a message on Instagram-https://www.instagram.com/identicaldraw/  Or email us- info@identicaldraw.com  

On this episode of the Identical Draw Podcast we cover our Colorado Elk Hunt. We are joined by our parents, Dan and Susan.   Topics Covered- - Truck story - Shooting an elk - Tom's big mistake - Spike camping - Nate and Thomas' fight   Questions or comments, email us at info@identicaldraw.com

On this Episode of the Identical Draw Podcast, we have special guest Mark Haslam. Mark is from the South East and is fortunate to have some great ground that he manages for all sorts of wildlife.    Topics Covered-  - Marks recent successful hunt - Doe management - The Rut in the SE - Huskers loosing to Georgia Southern - Land Management work   And much more! Follow Mark on Instagram-https://www.instagram.com/markhaslam/ Check out his podcast-https://www.instagram.com/southeast.whitetail/   Questions or comments? Email us at info@identicaldraw.com

On this episode of the Identical Draw Podcast we talk with Ben O'Brien. Ben has been all over the industry since he was 22 years old, but is now host the Woodside Podcast, and Founder of The Hunt in Common.  Topics covered: - Ben's history in the outdoor industry - His time at Meat Eater - A heartbreaking elk hunt - Social media success rate VS reality - The Hunt in Common - The influence of kids and getting them involved in the outdoors And much More!   Follow Ben on Social-https://www.instagram.com/bennyob301/ The Woodside Podcast- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/woodside-with-ben-obrien/id1605817860 Follow Hunt in Common-https://www.instagram.com/huntincommon/ Website-https://thehuntincommon.org/

On this episode of the Identical Draw podcast we roll right into our next trip which was Nebraska mule deer. After many years, it was able to come together.  Other Topics-  - Vortex Binos vs Spotter - How to find bedded bucks - Permissions - Sleeping situation - Hunt play by play Comments or questions? Email us at info@identicaldraw.com https://www.instagram.com/identicaldraw/

On this episode of the Identical Draw Podcast, you get to hear the story of Thomas shooting his first antelope buck on the first day of the hunt.  Other Topics- - Best bino's on the market - Thomas' new shooting release - Dry sandwich - Antelope busting at a mile away - The reality of making poor shots   Questions or Comments? DM us-https://www.instagram.com/identicaldraw/ 

On this episode of the Identical Draw podcast we talk all things Nebraska Mule Deer. This hunt has gotten a lot of attention lately so we cover what we know. You can also watch this podcast on our youtube channel.    Watch this- https://youtu.be/jiF3l1KsofQ    Follow us on Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/identicaldraw/    Email us at info@identicaldraw.com with questions or comments

On this Episode of the Identical Draw Podcast we talk to Ted Zangerle with The Hunting Public. We cover all sorts of questions with Ted including early season tactics, gear set up, and preferred hunting method.  Follow Ted- https://www.instagram.com/ted_zangerle/ 

On this episode of the Identical Draw podcast we talk with Janis Putelis from Meat Eater. Janis grew up hunting whitetails in Michigan but headed out west and didn't look back for many years. The last few years though, Janis felt his heart strings tug him back towards his whitetail roots.  Discover Janis- https://www.instagram.com/janis_putelis/  Watch Janis hunt whitetails- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TBn__mDB1mk Other Topics Covered- - Janis and Steve are coming up on ten years - Did Janis long for the whitetail rut in his early years? - Breakdown of the WI ground Janis hunts - Does Janis want to do more land management? - Is Janis the next Lee Lakosky? - Janis' Kit   Questions or Corrections? Email us info@identicaldraw.com

This week on the podcast, we are joined by the KC and Tyler of the Element Wild. These guys bring us with them as they talk about early season hunting tactics, and a bunch of other random things.  The Element on YouTube-https://www.youtube.com/c/TheElementHunting  Topics Covered- - Texas Pride. - You DON'T wanna be down wind.  - Would you hunt public if you were rich? - Early Season tactics.  And a whole lot more. Contact us at info@identicaldraw.com

On this episode, we are joined by many guests for this new hunter turkey camp! You will hear from Nathan and Thomas, Sam Soholt- owner of Public Land Tee's (www.publiclandtees.com), Shannon Waters- owner of Gastrognome Freeze Dried Backcountry meals(www.gastrognomemeals.com), Matthew Weaver also with Gastrognome, Josh Hillyard with First Lite (www.firstlite.com). As well as new hunters Matt, Drew, Ryan and Humberto. Hold on tight, this is a great episode going over many successful turkey hunts!    Email us info@identicaldraw.com Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/identicaldraw/  

On this episode of the ID Podcast we discuss part 2 of our hunt with Erik and also run through another successful Nebraska hunt for Thomas! Emails us- info@identicaldraw.com

On this episode of the podcast, we are joined by returning guest Erik Barber. Erik is the Content Manager at Vortex Optics, and shares a love with hunting turkeys. As the title alludes to, we get into them thick! Other Topics- - 40% Vortex Wear Socks (ID20 for 20% off) - Erik's background - Bird #1 - Biggest spurred birds we've seen - The classic double - 3 typical ways to kill gobblers - The "fall"   Email us at info@identicaldraw.com

On this episode of the ID podcast, Nate and Thomas run through their first 11 days of their turkey season. They've had many encounters, but only 1 successful hunt. Take a listen! Reach out to us at info@identicaldraw.com.

This week we are joined by wildlife photographer, Matt Hansen. Matt runs @matthansenphotography on Instagram and takes amazing photos of whitetail deer, turkeys, and other wildlife.  Topics covered- -Matt's start -Where does he find these deer? -Canon vs Nikon -Tips for beginners -Recommended Glass -Horizontal or vertical? -Does he wear camo and play the wind? And lots more!    Check Matt out @matthansenphotography on Instagram or www.whitetialdeerphotography.com info@identicaldraw.com, @identicaldraw

On this episode of the ID Podcast, we're talking all things turkey!  Topics Covered: - Scouting for birds - Public vs Private - Tactics for beginning your hunt - A few turkey stories and how we were successful - Turkeys will see you - Best time to hunt - Turkey populations and our role as hunters   Thanks you Vortex Optics for sponsoring this podcast. Contact- info@identicaldraw.com, Social- @identicaldraw  

On this episode of the Identical Draw Podcast, we have Matt Dye of Land and Legacy on to talk all things management. Unfortunately, about 36 minutes in, our podcast mixer started malfunctioning, and ruined all the following audio. I do my best to re-hash all the good points we discussed, but it was still a very instructional podcast.  Topics covered- - Shed hunting - Start of Land and Legacy - Social media and land management - 3 best and 3 overrated land management practices - turkey management - prescribed fire - burn permits?    Follow Matt and Adam @landandlegacy Contact us at info@identicaldraw.com

On this episode, Thomas and Nate take a look back at the 2021 fall and discuss lows and highs. Other Topics- - Shed hunting tips - Turkey permission update - Nebraska Opener low's - SD low - KS80 High's    Reach out- info@identicaldraw.com  

On this episode of the ID podcast, we talk all things land management. We cover our timber work, prescribed fire, deer habitat, shed season and much more! Other Topics Covered: - Our least favorite tree - Nates close call - Prescribed fire is no joke - Turkey permissions  - Cedars for wildlife?  - Shed Season   Contact us at info@identicaldraw.com

On this episode of the Identical Draw Podcast, Thomas and Nate quickly recap the last two months of the season, which included 3 buck kills. They explain what they figured out and how they killed two bucks out of the same spot, on the ground, in late December.  Other topics covered- - The social shame of shooting a 3 year old buck - Being bad podcast hosts - Nates viral tiktok shot - Tommies road to success - Thomas's stud bonus buck - New hunter application for turkey hunts Questions or comments? Email us at info@identicaldraw.com  Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, Youtube, and Facebook- @identicaldraw

On this episode, Thomas and Nate have a quick conversation about their season thus far. They dive into the October they experienced and why it didn't compare to the previous years. With it being a strange year on the Kansas 80, the brothers are trying to decide how to proceed during the next 10 days. Send them a message with your thoughts on their Instagram- @identicaldraw, Enjoy! Other topics covered- - Use code ID20 for 20% off Vortex Wear - No mature bucks on the 80 - How to kill an October buck - October or November? - How much intrusion is okay? Question or comments? Email us at info@identicaldraw.com