Virtual Pursuit

Virtual Pursuit

Follow Virtual Pursuit
Share on
Copy link to clipboard

Mitchell, Lance, and Seth meet on a weekly basis to talk all things hunting.  We may not have the best hunting advice, but we aren't afraid to share our mishaps to make you feel like a better hunter.

Mitchell Fox, Lance Porter, and Seth Spire


    • Mar 18, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 43m AVG DURATION
    • 20 EPISODES


    Search for episodes from Virtual Pursuit with a specific topic:

    Latest episodes from Virtual Pursuit

    Telephone Pole Treestands & Playhouse Blinds

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2024 48:40


    One of my favorite episodes so far!  Good friend, Austin Hilligas joins us to talk hunting and share stories about his favorite treestands and blinds.  He may also have an interesting story about accidentally lighting the neighbors CRP on fire.  Listen in to hear the details! 

    Spring CRP Burns

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2024 40:01


    Another episode that went off the rails as the conversation flowed.  The crew started off talking about CRP maintenance, and the conversation turned into buying produce at local grocery stores.

    Finding GIANT Antlers

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2024 27:35


    It's shed season!  Listen in to hear some of our stories on finding GIANT shed antlers.

    Timber Stand Improvement

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2024 37:46


    Listen in to hear what changes you can make to improve habitat for wildlife.

    Haters Gonna Hate: The Truth About Social Media

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2024 29:57


    If you have spent any time on social media, you probably know how much hate can arise from a simple comment or post.  This week, the guys give their thoughts about why haters hate us because they ain't us.  

    Jackrabbit and Armadillo in Iowa??

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2024 36:19


    The plan was to talk about shed hunting this episode, but we talked about everything about that.  Listen in to hear how the rare Iowa Jackrabbit and Armadillo were seen in Iowa...one may have also met a truck tire.  

    Falling From Trees and The Dreaded Muzzleloader Explosion

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2024 54:07


    In this weeks episode, we have a close friend, Casey Goetz, join us to share devastating incidents we have experienced related to hunting.  Casey received a call no hunter wants to receive as his friend fell out of a tree stand he set up.  Mitchell tells the story of the dreaded muzzleloader explosion he experienced.  Listen in to hear our bad experiences so you can avoid them.

    Dealing With PHSBS (Post Hunt Season Boredom Syndrome)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2024 44:21


    As fast as hunting season arrives, it seems to leave any faster.  The crew talks about what keeps them busy in the offseason.  It's nice to get a little breather after season, but it's never to early to start preparing for next season.

    Overcoming Warm Weather For Late Season Hunts

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2024 37:44


    As we wrap up another hunting season, the crew reflects on the warm weather we had during late seasons and discuss options for using it to your advantage.  Have you ever noticed rut activity towards the end of December? If  not, listen in and find out what you've been missing.  You won't want to miss this; Lance shares a story of a 200" deer that traveled over 16 miles consistently year over year.

    Do We Have Too Many Food Plots?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2023 72:52


    We continue on last weeks episode with Gideon and Nate joining us again.  Seth shares how moving to Iowa paid dividends as he arrowed a buck of a lifetime in 2015.  The story turns into a discussion on food plots and we compare where we are with food plots compared to 20 years ago.  As we continue the conversation, we discuss the effect of nutrition and genetics on growing the biggest deer possible.

    Adapting To Changes In The Hunting Industry

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2023 72:57


    Hunting is an imperfect sport, and hunters must adapt to different situations and make split-second decisions.  Join us for our first in-person podcast with guests, Gideon Porter and Nate Tharp.  The conversation covers a debate on broadheads, the importance of making ethical shots, the rise and fall of broadhead types, and professional deer pictures when shooting your biggest buck.

    hunting adapting hunting industry
    It Wouldn't Be So Cold Outside If It Wasn't For The Wind

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2023 45:45


    The hosts talk about the challenges of hunting in cold weather and the importance of using hand warmers and neck gaiters to stay warm. They share their experiences of extreme cold weather and discuss their preferences for cold or hot weather. The hosts also talk about unusual blinds and the use of phones in the tree stand. They end the conversation with a friendly competition in scoring deer and their hopes for cold weather and ice fishing. 

    Is Public Land Hunted As Much As We All Think??

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2023 43:21


    In this conversation, the hosts discuss their hunting experiences and the challenges they face. They share stories of missed opportunities and the frustrations of bow hunting. They also talk about the limited timeframe of hunting season and the pressure to make the most of it. The hosts discuss the cost of hunting and the future of the sport, including the increasing difficulty of accessing private land. They also explore strategies for hunting public land and the unique challenges and rewards it offers.Bow hunting can be challenging and frustrating, with missed opportunities and the pressure to make the most of a limited season.Hunting on public land can be competitive and requires creative strategies to find success.The cost of hunting, including gear, licenses, and access to private land, can be a barrier for some hunters.The future of hunting may involve a shift towards a more exclusive and expensive hobby, similar to hunting in Europe.Despite the challenges, hunting provides a unique and rewarding experience for those who are passionate about the sport.

    Crazy Fawns and Scent Control Myths

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2023 44:14


    As the rut wraps up in Iowa, the crew give their thoughts on the transition from peak rut to post rut.  Stories are shared about psycho fawns in the timbers and how easy they can mess up a hunt.  As the guys normally do, they got a little off topic and discuss why most hunters are probably overthinking leaving scent behind in the timber.

    The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly: Neighbor Edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2023 41:15


    With the demand for hunting being as high as it is, its likely that you're going to deal with others hunting the neighboring property.  Listen in as the crew talk about their experiences with neighbors and give their thoughts on being the neighbor everybody would want to hunt next to.

    Thanksgiving Push

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2023 42:43


    A couple of nice bucks hit the ground since the last episode.  Listen in as Lance and Seth share their success stories.  The crew gets a little sidetracked to start the episode, and spend a majority of the episode discussing disappointing hunting conditions, EHD, and buck to doe ratio.  The guys finally get on track and give their opinions on hunting the back half of November.

    Stressful Situations

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2023 43:46


    Every hunters enjoys climbing into a tree stand to escape reality and become one with the outdoors.  As peaceful as it is spending an afternoon in the stand, not all hunts are stress free.  Listen as the hosts talk about what stresses them out in the deer woods.

    It Could Always Be Worse & Ninja Deer

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2023 44:38


    Everyone has a few hunts they would like another crack at.  Listen in as the guys share their biggest mishaps in the woods and talk about the ones that got away.  After hearing about our horrible luck, you may not feel so bad about yourself.

    Hangin N Bangin & Missing Arrows

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2023 43:31


    Everyone has a sketchy tree stand, right?  Listen in as Mitchell, Lance, and Seth break down some of their tree stand tactics and share some stories involving some of their sketchy stands.  Mitchell ends the episode sharing a story from his younger years for this week's "Bonehead of the Week"

    Meet The Hosts

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2023 25:24


    Get to know the stars of the show.  Mitchell, Lance, and Seth share their background and how it turned into a passion for hunting.  Get a glimpse of where they hunt, along with some of their favorite memories.

    Claim Virtual Pursuit

    In order to claim this podcast we'll send an email to with a verification link. Simply click the link and you will be able to edit tags, request a refresh, and other features to take control of your podcast page!

    Claim Cancel