The Skinning Shed

Happy Thanksgiving!!! This episode is coming to you from a remote mountainside, somewhere in the NC mountains. Ren Lackey joins us on the podcast to talk about hunting the rugged hills of western North Carolina. Jason gives a detailed explanation of how mountains work, for the uninformed. We discuss the sign found, our setups and count the number of animals we saw. The Deer and Bear population was not very cooperative but we had a GREAT time. Please consider a donation on Jason's GoFund me page for the purchase of a new or gently used power wheelchair. Please subscribe and consider telling your friends to check out the show. We thank you sincerely for the support and please give a written review and rate the podcast. See you on the next one!

This week on the podcast, we pick up where we left off in Ohio. If you follow along on social media, you know a buck took a dirt nap. With the year we have all had, this podcast really puts a fairy tale ending to Ohio. We talk about some frustrations that happened and a great post hunt meal that rivals any 5 star Italian restaurant. Who knows, there may be more in store for Ohio in the upcoming months but you have to stick around to see. Please subscribe and tell someone about the show. Send us your input, stories, pictures of complaints (Jason loves those). If you would, leave us a WRITTEN review and 5 stars if you'd be so kind!

This week the guys talk about making the trip to beautiful Ohio, "a place where the beer flows like wine, where giant whitetail bucks instinctively flock like the salmon of Capistrano". Bonus points...name the butchered movie quote. It's always a great time of year and Ohio may have panned out pretty darn well for someone. If you follow us on social media, you've been spoiled already. Make sure you are subscribed to the podcast. New episodes drop on Thursdays. Make sure to share it with your friends and enemies and leave us a written review! Thanks for tuning in.

The Skinning Shed boys are back and talking about recent rut activity in the Old North State. Well, it starts off that way and of course things take a turn. Make sure you send us any activity you are seeing on the Fuel Outdoor Gear social media pages. Please subscribe, rate and review. It really does help. Give a Hoot, Don't Polute!

The Skinning Shed crew is back with a conversation all about trying to track that deer you just popped. Following the blood, looking for signs, and trying to get to the finish line. They share success stories, tips and tricks. But they also share a couple stories where the tracking didn't go so well.

Jason has already told us his side of the story of his first time public land hunting in Kentucky. In this episode, we are getting more of the truth from his hunting partner Ren Lackey. Long time gun hunter but relatively new to archery, Ren brings a cool perspective to the Skinning Shed.

In this weeks episode, Jason gives a recap of a recent public land adventure up in Kentucky. This was Jason's first time hunting Kentucky, and he learned a lot from this experience. You might get some tips and tricks... or you might have a good laugh. If you've been thinking about heading out of state public landing hunting, give it a listen.

If you're into Elk hunting or ever wanted to go, you don't want to miss this episode! Nick joins us from elk camp in Idaho following a successful hunt with Randy Stoppenhagen, from Better the Hunt. Nick and Randy give us a play by play of their public land hunting, including a complete change of location mid-hunt.

From climbing systems to treestands to saddle hunting and more, The Skinning Shed crew talks through what equipment they use to get set up in a tree - specifically when public land hunting. How do you get from your truck to a tree?

It's the most wonderful time of the year: bow season in North Carolina! The Skinning Shed crew checks in this week to let us know how their first hunts of the season panned out. Public land adventures dominate the conversation this week. Tune in now to find out how deer season is going for the guys.

In this week's episode, The Skinning Shed crew had the opportunity to sit down with the Ranch Fairy himself, Troy Fowler, to talk about just about all things archery. As a popular bowhunting YouTube influencer, it's safe to say that this episode is chock full of bow shop talk. Thanks, for joining us Troy for this info packed episode.

Man, this is an information and conversation packed episode! We had the opportunity to sit down and chat with Andy, owner/operator of Black Widow Deer Lures. We learn more about the company and their high-quality products, talk about CWD, and even reminisce about the good old days of hunting. If you have ever had questions about deer scents and lures, you are going to want to pour a cup of coffee, sit back and enjoy this episode. 

We all know how important it is to introduce youth and the next generations to hunting, fishing and the outdoors. In this episode, we talk with Jessie Lee from the Triad chapter of Cross Trail Outfitters, one of our favorite youth outdoor organizations. Tune into learn more about their mission and program

We are just weeks away from deer season and deer season prep has pretty much taken over the crew's free time. In this episode, the Skinning Shed crew will talk about what they've been seeing out scouting for deer and what their projections are for the 2020 season.

The Skinning Shed crew is back in the shed to talk about hunting vacations and overall hunting travel. Outfitters have reported a drop in bookings since corona virus slowed down commercial air travel, but if you're heading somewhere by interstate highway, there may still be some options for you. Get ready to hit the road!

The Skinning Shed crew takes on a fun conversation today where there are no right or wrong answers. Are you hunting horns or filling the freezer? They talk about where they stood in the past, where they are now, and provide some encouragement for enjoying hunting in general. You'll hear their passion for hunting really come through in this episode.

We are mere weeks from NC Bow Season, and today we are going to talk about some ideas, tips and tricks that may improve your bowhunting accuracy. Can we all agree that there is nothing that will crush all your hopes and dreams faster than an arrow sailing over the back of a shooter buck on the opening day of bow season? You can prep all you want to for deer season, but if you are not shooting with accuracy, it's all pointless. Today, we'll talk about some things you can do that may help improve your accuracy.

A few episodes back, we talked about how you should be prepping for a successful deer season, and some of you do prep all year long. But this episode is for the hunters who wait until a few weeks before hunting season to get ready. We got some tips and tricks of things you can do to be ready fast. And as always, you can count us to ramble on about unrelated topics as well. Pull up a chair and enjoy the conversation in The Skinning Shed.

In today's episode, The Skinning Shed catches up on what took them outside on Summer Vacation. In between Turkey Season and Deer Season, Summer vacation provides the perfect backdrop for fishing, camping, hiking and eating with family and friends.

In a world where everything is so serious, it's good to take the time to laugh a little every now and then. We've put off sharing these stories for a while, but it can wait no longer. It's time to tell, our funniest or most embarrassing hunting and outdoor stories. The stories you tell when you are standing around the Skinning Shed at the end of a long hunt, shooting the crap with the guys (or gals).

Today, we're gonna talk about hunting rigs. You know, you're set up. Maybe you've got your truck all decked out with custom built drawers and cubbies, or maybe you've seen something on YouTube you can't wait to build out yourself. What does your hunting set up look like?

If you caught last week's episode, you heard us talk about all things treestands, from ladderstands to box blinds. But we saved the most controversial treestand for its own special episode. Today, we will embark on the Great Saddle Debate. Saddle hunting has had a resurgence of popularity in the past few years, and we're gonna unpack it in the 2nd episode of our Treestand conversation.

Ladder stands, box blinds, climbers and more. This episode kicks off a 2-part series about Treestands. We'll talk about our preferences, debate who's right, who's wrong and we might actually provide some tips or tricks about what sort of treestand works in which scenarios for deer hunting.

Episode 20! Man, we've had a blast here at the Skinning Shed talking about all things hunting, archery, fishing and otherwise outside. Today we are gonna talk about how hunting has changed over the past 4 decades and our guesses on where we think it's going in the future. When we think back to what hunting looked like in the 80s – man, things have changed!

The Skinning Shed crew enjoys all things hunting, archery and fishing, but at the core of it all, we just want to be outside. We're gonna tell you a little bit about other hobbies we're into or are eager to learn more about.

Next to getting outside, the Skinning Shed will quickly admit that our next favorite activity is eating. In episode 18, we are going to talk about all things grilling, cooking, smoking and eating. Whether you filled your freezer hunting or fishing, the ultimate success of adventures comes when the food makes its way on to the grill…and then your plate. They'll talk about tips and tricks, techniques, spices and rubs. You're gonna wish you had smell-o-vision.

Earlier in the year, NC passed many new hunting regulations, one in particular banned the use of cervid secretion scents. The Skinning Shed team talks about CWD, the hunting reg changes, and about using synthetic scents in the upcoming season.

If you're anything like us, the second you pack up the turkey calls, the only thing on your mind is getting ready for deer season. And that's a good thing, because preparations for deer season start now! From finding a place to hunt to putting out minerals, and working on food plots to getting your cameras up, The Skinning Shed team talks about what they're doing now to get ready for the Fall 2020 Deer Season.

Welcome back to The Skinning Shed, presented by Fuel Outdoor Gear! In Episode 15, Jason, Brandon, Chuck and Nick talk about their 2020 Turkey Seasons. From big wins to frustrating losses, they are keeping it real and truthful as they talk about hunting turkeys in NC. This episode also features extra special audio from Nick's hunt with his daughter, Willow. (It might get your allergies wound up.) You do not want to miss this story!

In Episode 14, the Skinning Shed Crew takes the conversation back to the bowshop to talk bowstrings: how important they are, how and why to take care of them, and when to replace them. They also take us through why this team uses and trusts custom made bow strings from Rogue Bowstrings. If you're planning on bowhunting this Fall, now is the perfect time to start exploring whether or not you need to upgrade your set up with new strings.

The Skinning Shed takes on a hot topic conversation in Episode 13: Sunday Hunting on NC Public Game Lands. Back in February, the NC Wildlife Resources Commission hosted an online survey and a series of public forums gathering information on whether or not Sunday hunting should be permitted on NC Public Game Lands. The guys attended one of these forums and share their thoughts in the conversation today. Have a listen and let us know what you think on social media, @fueloutdoorgear.

Is there anything better than a steaming, hot cup of coffee at deer camp after sitting in the cold tree stand all morning? In episode 12, the Skinning Shed Crew breaks down the magic of coffee while also reviewing a new product at Fuel Outdoor Gear – Black Rifle Coffee Company. We are excited to dive into these coffee blends from a veteran-owned and veteran-employed company.

It is time to start talking turkey! It's Spring in the South: flowers start blooming, leaves start showing back up on the trees, and it's finally time to go Turkey Hunting. With Turkey Season wide open, The Skinning Shed Crew is ready to start shooting the *$&% around the virtual turkey campfire. There might be a story that will make you laugh, there might be a story that makes you cry, and there's only a slight possibility you'll learn something. Let's start Talking Turkey!

Join The Skinning Shed crew as they get the low down on Full Range Hanging Systems with the product founder and owner, Nick Kiser. Whether you are picking up a new mount from the taxidermist or have a wall full already, you need to tune in and learn about these systems. American made product born right here in central North Carolina.

Fuel Outdoor Gear is excited to announce that we are now officially a Mathews Archery, Mission Archery and Mission Crossbow authorized retailer! We brought The Skinning Shed crew in, let them test out the new Mathews VXR and got their real thoughts on one of the most sought after bows in the industry.

Deer season prep starts the day after deer season ends! The Skinning Shed crew spends the off season planning and prepping for the upcoming whitetail deer hunting season. In episode 8, the guys talk about the different minerals and protein options you can put out throughout the year to have a more successful hunt in the Fall. Sit back, relax, and let's talk about a healthier deer herd.

Nothing gets The Skinning Shed guys more wound up than talking about amazing new products from some of their favorite manufacturers, (and now in stock at Fuel Outdoor Gear). From new bows from Elite Archery to products for all around outdoorsman, like Mtn Ops and onX, the guys will tell you their honest thoughts on these products in true “sitting around deer camp” fashion.

On episode 6 of The Skinning Shed, Nick takes us through his 2019 elk hunts, where he went, and if they were successful or not. If you've ever thought of taking a trip out of state to do some elk hunting, Nick share his experience for booking the trip, the team debates flying versus driving, and provides other tips and tricks that may be helpful for your planning and research. If you've missed hunting season and being in the woods, today's episode is the perfect remedy to spark your planning for 2020 hunting and archery adventures.

You know how it goes at The Skinning Shed or sitting by the campfire at Deer Camp: sometimes those hunting stories can go on for hours. Truth be told, The Skinning Shed crew was so excited talking about their adventures out of state hunting, that they had to break this story telling session into two episodes. Pick up where the guys left off last time, as they talk about heading out of North Carolina whitetail deer hunting, elk hunting, bow hunting and more.

The Skinning Shed crew loves hunting in their home state of North Carolina, but they also love to roam to other parts of the US with hopes of harvesting elk, whitetail deer, and more. Enjoy Part 1 of their look back at the 2019 out-of-state hunting adventures!

In Episode 3, the Skinning Shed guys take a look back at the 2019 NC Deer Hunting Season. They'll talk about bow hunting versus gun hunting, private versus public land adventures, and share some of their successes and defeats. Real talk from real guys about what it's like to hunt whitetail deer in North Carolina.

Join the Skinning Shed guys as they tell you how they got into archery, what hooked them on bowhunting, and all about their must-have products for archery season.

In episode 1, we kick off with an introduction of the Skinning Shed Team. Get to know the team of avid outdoorsman as they give you a preview of what to expect from this new podcast, brought to you by Fuel Outdoor Gear.