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Venator [ve’na:tor]; Latin for hunter / Just a couple guys sharing the lessons learned through hunting.

Venator Chronicles


    • Aug 27, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 6m AVG DURATION
    • 50 EPISODES

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    Episode:050 Catching Up With Ben and Seth

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2021 77:07


    Watch & Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAN-t88RjDl5LUAFKpH4oYA Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/venatorchronicles/ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/venatorchroniclespodcast/

    Episode:049 Making Bowfest Great Again... and Greater.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2021 38:01


    Buckle up. We share all the opportunities we see that Bowfest could capitalize on. We've talked with Vendors, Pro Archers and regular attendees. We share our thoughts and theirs. We want to make Bowfest GREAT AGAIN!  Watch & Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAN-t88RjDl5LUAFKpH4oYA Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/venatorchronicles/ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/venatorchroniclespodcast/

    Episode:048 Bowfest 2021 Recap!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2021 35:51


    Here we go!! As always you'll hear our take aways from this years Bowfest!  Watch & Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAN-t88RjDl5LUAFKpH4oYA Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/venatorchronicles/ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/venatorchroniclespodcast/

    Episode:047 !BOWFEST! with Kyle Douglas

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2021 43:57


    In this Episode our buddy Ben and Austin had the opportunity to sit down and chat with Kyle Douglas.  They talked about how Kyle got into target archery, elk hunting all the way to western housing marketing. Hope you enjoy!  

    Episode:046 It's Time To Get Real

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2021 56:27


    In this episode Ethan and Dusty open up about their struggles in life. They cover all things from mental health, challenging life circumstances, and how hunting has made a positive and negative impact on it their journey.  Watch & Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAN-t88RjDl5LUAFKpH4oYA Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/venatorchronicles/ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/venatorchroniclespodcast/

    Episode:045 Seth and Wyatt's First Turkey Hunt!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2021 54:15


    Ethan, Ben and Seth talk about Wyatt's first turkey experience.  Watch & Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAN-t88RjDl5LUAFKpH4oYA Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/venatorchronicles/ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/venatorchroniclespodcast/

    Episode:044 Ten Day Colorado Elk Hunt with Austin James

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2021 137:47


    In this episode we hear the story of Austin's first ever elk hunt in Colorado. A lot of highs and lows of the first timers experience. We discuss what went well, what he learned and what he would do differently.  Other topics: Mirror blinds, creating youtube videos, elk hunting resources and next years plan.  Watch & Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAN-t88RjDl5LUAFKpH4oYA Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/venatorchronicles/ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/venatorchroniclespodcast/

    Episode:043 Gear Gear Gear

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2021 78:04


    You guessed it, in this episode we talk about our gear.  Bows, Arrows, Clothing, Stands and Blinds Watch & Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAN-t88RjDl5LUAFKpH4oYA Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/venatorchronicles/ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/venatorchroniclespodcast/

    Episode:042 Ethan's 2020 Buck

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2020 71:49


    In this episode Ethan breaks down his season with Dusty.  Review goals, what went well and where Ethan fell flat on his face.  Watch & Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAN-t88RjDl5LUAFKpH4oYA Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/venatorchronicles/ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/venatorchroniclespodcast/

    Episode:041 The Unorthodox Approach. Seth's 2020 Buck Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2020 113:58


    In this episode Seth shares the story of his 2020 Archery Buck. We hear his strategies and bold moves taken to get into this bucks core area.  Seth and Ethan Talk about buck fever  Recap on Seth's goals and which ones he achieved.  Watch & Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAN-t88RjDl5LUAFKpH4oYA Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/venatorchronicles/ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/venatorchroniclespodcast/

    Episode:040 Sniffing Doe Estrus, Broadheads, People Ruining Hunts and Scent Cover

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2020 91:14


    In this episode Dusty, Ethan and Ben touch base on how the season has been going. Other topics they hit on:  Broadheads Treestand setups Doe estrus People ruining hunts Scent Cover    

    Episode:039 We are BACK!! Dustin's first trad "harvest" and an update from the rest of the VCP Crew

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2020 92:30


    Dustys shares the story of his first trad kill!  The whole VCP team shares their goals and how they are going this season.   

    Episode:038 Late Pre-season and Tough Choices w/ Seth Taylor

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2020 64:00


    In today episode: Seth teases us about deer he won't share with us We talk trail camera tactics Is it worth it to check your camera right now Trad life Deer and their "trash"      

    Episode:037 Lessons Learned from Bowfest and the Police Crash our Party

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2020 43:06


    Dusty and Ethan dive in deeper to what they learned at Bowfest. 

    Episode:036 Bowfest 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2020 72:49


    Dustin, Ethan, Ben and Austin sit down and review the weekends events at Bowfest. We cover Ben and Austin's OPA shoot, the "fun" courses, and gettin' southern from heat exhaustion. 

    Episode:035 Catching Up and Wrapping Up Turkey Season

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2020 52:45


    Lessons from chasing turkeys, catching up on life, shotguns, and bows Watch & Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAN-t88RjDl5LUAFKpH4oYA Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/venatorchronicles/ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/venatorchroniclespodcast/

    Episode:034 !LOCKDOWN EPISODES! FINALLY!! Seth's Whitetail Archery Season

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2020 100:01


    Better late than never! Seth sat down with us and shared last seasons success. In todays episode its the whole VCP team! Seth Taylor, Ben Dvorak, Dustin and Ethan. We are sitting around a fire again on a breezy night while we go in depth on Seths archery season.  Watch & Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAN-t88RjDl5LUAFKpH4oYA Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/venatorchronicles/ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/venatorchroniclespodcast/

    Episode:033 !LOCKDOWN EPISODES! Short Years for Long Beards! Ethan's First Turkey!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2020 74:09


    In this episode we have our VCP Team Members, Ben and Seth. We sit by the fire on a windy night and talk about what it took to bag Ethan's first turkey!    Watch & Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAN-t88RjDl5LUAFKpH4oYA Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/venatorchronicles/ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/venatorchroniclespodcast/

    Episode:032 !LOCKDOWN EPISODES! Long Years for a Long Beard! Dustin's First Turkey

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2020 63:03


    After years without success he finally seals the deal.  In today's episode we get to hear the story of how Dustin's first turkey unfolded. Watch & Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAN-t88RjDl5LUAFKpH4oYA Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/venatorchronicles/ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/venatorchroniclespodcast/

    Episode:031 !LOCKDOWN EPISODES! Adding to the VCP Team, Meet Ben Dvorak

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2020 58:10


    In todays episode we get around to introducing our first Team Member of the VCP crew. We learn the truth behind The "Coffee" Buck, and good ways to get people introduced to hunting.    Watch & Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAN-t88RjDl5LUAFKpH4oYA Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/venatorchronicles/ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/venatorchroniclespodcast/

    Episode:030 !LOCKDOWN EPISODES! Dan Infalts Mind Control Pt. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2020 50:42


    Today we talk about Dan Infalt's 11-step plan to stay ahead of mature bucks mentally. We go through 7-11 in part two. We find that there are valuable lessons that can be applied to all types of hunting and day to day life. See full article Here: https://www.realtree.com/deer-hunting/articles/dan-infalt-on-mind-control-and-big-bucks Watch & Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAN-t88RjDl5LUAFKpH4oYA Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/venatorchronicles/ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/venatorchroniclespodcast/  

    Episode:029 !LOCKDOWN EPISODES! Dan Infalts Mind Control Pt. 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2020 51:52


    Today we talk about Dan Infalt's 11-step plan to stay ahead of mature bucks mentally. We go through 1-6 in part one. We find that there are valuable lessons that can be applied to all types of hunting and day to day life. See full article Here: https://www.realtree.com/deer-hunting/articles/dan-infalt-on-mind-control-and-big-bucks Watch & Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAN-t88RjDl5LUAFKpH4oYA Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/venatorchronicles/ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/venatorchroniclespodcast/  

    Episode:028 !LOCKDOWN EPISODES! VCP For Da' Gram

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2020 31:24


    We started a little something on the side.. Today we talk about Why!  Watch & Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAN-t88RjDl5LUAFKpH4oYA Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/venatorchronicles/ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/venatorchroniclespodcast/  

    Episode:027 Covid-19 LOCKDOWN EPISODES: Shootin' the Breeze

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2020 50:01


    Practice, Prioritization, blankbail shooting, release review, turkey season, Bowfest and more!    Watch & Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAN-t88RjDl5LUAFKpH4oYA Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/venatorchronicles/ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/venatorchroniclespodcast/  

    Episode:026 Aron Snyder talks, Mental toughness, Social Media, Whitetails & Arrow Setups

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2020 63:16


    On this special episode Aron Snyder who is the President at Kifaru International, Host of Kifarucast and one of our favorite people to follow on instargram: https://www.instagram.com/aron_snyder/     Watch & Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAN-t88RjDl5LUAFKpH4oYA Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/venatorchronicles/ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/venatorchroniclespodcast/  

    Episode:025 What Grinds Our Gears

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2020 48:47


    In this episode we continue about talk about social media and we get a little more specific about what "grinds our gears". We also discuss healthy ways to handle the grinding of your gears!  Watch & Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAN-t88RjDl5LUAFKpH4oYA Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/venatorchronicles/ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/venatorchroniclespodcast/  

    Episode:024 The Future of Hunting and Social Media with Thomas Krick from Identical Draw

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2020 58:56


    Today we talk about the impact of social media on hunters, potential hunters and non-hunters.  Follow Identical Draw Here: https://www.instagram.com/identicaldraw/ Watch Here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8RORS_VAXeXMUIPJoCDfvw/videos   Watch & Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAN-t88RjDl5LUAFKpH4oYA Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/venatorchronicles/ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/venatorchroniclespodcast/  

    Episode:023 Hindsight is 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2020 55:58


    Watch & Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAN-t88RjDl5LUAFKpH4oYA Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/venatorchronicles/ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/venatorchroniclespodcast/  

    Episode:022 Why I Want to Quit Hunting

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2020 53:06


    We promised in episode one we'd share the highs and LOWS. Today we do just that.  Watch & Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAN-t88RjDl5LUAFKpH4oYA Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/venatorchronicles/ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/venatorchroniclespodcast/  

    Episode:021 2019 And A Look Ahead

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2020 44:30


    Today we talk about where we started and where we are going! Topics Discussed: Dusty's 10 point buck GPS coordinates (found on YouTube) What 2019 looked like compared to what we hoped Podcast growth and goals Watch & Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAN-t88RjDl5LUAFKpH4oYA Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/venatorchronicles/ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/venatorchroniclespodcast/    

    Episode:020 Wisconsin "Western" Hunt

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2019 54:43


    We recap our 2 day hunt in 105,000 public land acres. Topics: Injured animals Hot sign is king Missed opportunities Follow us on instagram:https://www.instagram.com/venatorchronicles/ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/venatorchroniclespodcast/  

    Episode:019 "Coffee Buck" The Story of Ethans 2019 Deer

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2019 36:40


    In today's episode Ethan shares about his 2019 public land buck kill. Sit back, relax and join us as we immerse ourselves in the ins and outs of his story.  Follow us on instagram:https://www.instagram.com/venatorchronicles/ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/venatorchroniclespodcast/

    Episode:018 So you're not seeing any deer?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2019 69:56


    In this episode we continue with conversation surrounding our 2019 season with Seth Taylor. We swap stories, offer critiques and share a few laughs. Seth comes with some hard hitting questions to ask yourself if you are not seeing deer.  Follow us on instagram:https://www.instagram.com/venatorchronicles/ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/venatorchroniclespodcast/  

    Episode:017 2019 Opener!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2019 96:38


    We start our 2019 season by adding Seth Taylor as our 3rd honorary host for the "in season" podcasts! Today we all breakdown our first hunts of the year. We have Seth sharing that seeing no deer is a success. We have Dustin going full Bob Ross on us   We have Ethan wearing 6lbs of face paint and too many cameras.  Follow us on instagram:https://www.instagram.com/venatorchronicles/ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/venatorchroniclespodcast/

    Episode:016 Last Preseason Hoorah!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2019 89:32


    Today we breakdown our scouting time afield, equipment changes and tweaks before we kick off our 2019 seasons!  Follow us on instagram:https://www.instagram.com/venatorchronicles/ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/venatorchroniclespodcast/

    Episode:015 Trust The Process

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2019 63:16


    In this episode Dustin and Ethan catch up on scouting, equipment flaws and most importantly; mental flaws.  Follow us on instagram:https://www.instagram.com/venatorchronicles/ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/venatorchroniclespodcast/

    Episode:014 Stories, Tactics, Standards and Expectations

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2019 48:38


    In this Episode Dustin and Ethan sit down and talk with Seth Taylor and Reuben Downey, to talk about their experiences and expectations moving into the coming season.    Follow us on instagram:https://www.instagram.com/venatorchronicles/ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/venatorchroniclespodcast/  

    Episode:013 Bowfest 2019 Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2019 71:21


    In this Bonus episode we go over the highs and lows of our Bowfest adventures.  Follow us on instagram:https://www.instagram.com/venatorchronicles/ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/venatorchroniclespodcast/

    Episode:012 A Better Arrow

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2019 71:22


    Today we talk about 12 important factors about your arrows. We work through Dr. Ed Ashbys article on arrow lethality. All links to articles referenced will be included in our BIO on Instagram and Facebook.  "Terminal performance is not about the bow one shoots, it’s all about the arrow system one chooses to use!" - Dr. Ed Ashby Topics Discussed:1. Structural Integrity2. Arrow Flight3. The Arrow’s Weight Forward of Center4. Mechanical Advantage5. Shaft-diameter6. Arrow Massand much more.  Follow us on instagram:https://www.instagram.com/venatorchronicles/ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/venatorchroniclespodcast/

    Episode:011 Archery Equipment Breakdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2019 59:44


    In today's episode Dustin and Ethan talk about their current (05/2019) bow setups. We talk about what we had last year and what we are starting with this year. It gets a little weird... but who doesn't like weird? ENJOY! 

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    Episode:010 High Fence Deer Farming with Cade Musch

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2019 93:32


    Today we sit down with our special guest Cade Musch from Long Lake Whitetails   Topics Discussed: Starting a High Fence Deer Farm Public Perception Challenges Benefits CWD  

    Episode:009 Fireside Chat

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2019 55:27


    We change the tempo a bit in today's episode as we sit around a campfire and talk about the existential realities of hunting.

    Episode:008 Gobble Gobble

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2019 67:40


    Join us as we catch up on life and recap some turkey hunts. We also have our first fight.  Topics Discussed: Dustin's Break up with Compounds Missed Turkeys Stolen Gobblers Range Finding Ducks  Stalking Turkeys 

    Episode:007 Dustin's Release Obsession

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2019 46:51


    Today Dustin shares his experiences with over different 40 releases.   Topics Discussed: Releases Releases Releases    

    Episode:006 Caleb Hjelle Opens Fire

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2019 78:38


     First year hunter, Caleb Hjelle, joins us to share his experiences and hopes going forward. Join us as things get a little weird in todays episode.   

    Episode:005 Inside the Mind of Seth Taylor

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2019 94:04


    In today's episode we welcome our first ever podcast guest: Seth Taylor Topics discussed:Whitetail DeerViable TacticsThe Odds of SuccessWasting a HuntBaiting Deer

    Episode:004 2019 Season: So you're saying there's a chance!?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2019 85:37


    In today's episode we discuss how we to plan to maximize our 2019 seasons! Topics Discussed: 2019 Hunting Goals Ethan’s Shed Hunting Secret Why Dustin Hates Shed Hunting Hopeful Hunts

    Episode:003 Dustin's 2018 Whitetail Archery Season

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2019 76:24


    In today’s podcast we get to hear about Dustin’s 2018 whitetail archery season recap. He tells us the highs and lows of seasons without a kill. He shares the good, the bad and the ugly that comes from his experience. Topics discussed In today's episode include:Lost deerYears without a harvestFocusing on the processChallenging the status quo of hunting tacticsManaging adrenaline  

    Episode:002 Ethan's 2018 Whitetail Archery Season

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2019 86:29


    In today's podcast we take the winding trails in and out of Ethan’s first ever whitetail archery season. Exploring the good, the bad and the ugly of hunting.Topics discussed In today episode include:Missed shotsBending ethicsFinding the good in the failuresSelf doubtGoals and boundariesChallenging industry standards

    Episode:001 Who We Are

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2019 48:34


    We hope you can hang with us on our first ever podcast. Takes a little time to settle in but we hope you join us! Topics Discussed on today's episode: Why we started a podcast How we ended up where we are today The importance of a hunting Community Being new to hunting and archery "Failures" of hunting

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