Venator Chronicles Podcast

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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/

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/

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!  

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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    

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

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"      

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

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. 

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/  

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/  

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/  

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/  

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/  

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/  

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/  

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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/  

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/    

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/  

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/

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/  

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/

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/

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/

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/  

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/

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/

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! 

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  

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

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 

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

 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.   

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

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

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  

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

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