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| How Birds Can Lead You to Bucks with Dan Gardoqui | 02 Oct 2024 | 00:57:24 | |
Seeing the forest for the trees. That can be a challenge in today’s busy world where simply finding time to be in the woods deer hunting is a welcome reprieve. Arguably, being in a hurry in the deer woods isn’t part of the best recipe for success considering how much we’re probably missing because we’re laser-focused on getting to a stand or blind without regard for the greater environment around us. In this episode, Nick and The Doctor are joined by Master Naturalist and Guide Dan Gardoqui of Lead with Nature to talk about how birds and other animals tell us what’s happening in the woods around us and we’re likely missing it. That’s right. The birds might be giving your presence away or letting you know to be ready for the deer coming your way. This episode will have you looking at how you approach hunting in ways you likely haven’t before, and you’ll even get to hear some of Dan’s bird sound imitations!
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About the National Deer Association The National Deer Association (NDA) is a non-profit deer conservation group that works to ensure the future of wild deer, wildlife habitat and hunting. Thank you for subscribing to our podcast! Support NDA’s mission by becoming a member today.
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| Early Season Whitetail Hunting Strategies with ALPS OutdoorZ | 18 Sep 2024 | 00:54:58 | |
It’s time to hunt deer! With hunting seasons in or about to start in most places in the country, it’s time to talk deer hunting. In this episode, we’re joined by Zach Scheidegger and Joe Pendergrass of ALPS OutdoorZ to discuss early-season whitetail hunting strategies. You’ll hear perspectives from the group about both public and private land, and how the approach might be different. Also in this episode, you’ll learn about a few of the newest products from ALPS OutdoorZ, a long-time NDA supporter.
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About the National Deer Association The National Deer Association (NDA) is a non-profit deer conservation group that works to ensure the future of wild deer, wildlife habitat and hunting. Thank you for subscribing to our podcast! Support NDA’s mission by becoming a member today.
NDA has the highest ranking from Charity Navigator, an independent group that monitors non-profits for financial efficiency and effectiveness.
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| Why Hunters Should Be Shooting More Deer with Kip Adams | 15 May 2024 | 00:50:09 | |
Most hunters might find it hard to believe that only 41% of licensed deer hunters harvest just one deer. Equally surprising is only 17% of hunters kill more than one deer. You can find these statistics and many more in the NDA 2024 Deer Report, which you can download for free. Not taking enough antlerless deer off the landscape is becoming an increasing problem in many areas of the country, so we invited Kip Adams, NDA’s Chief Conservation Officer, to be a guest on the show to explain the issue. He also talks about the history of balanced herd management and NDA’s role in improving deer herds since its inception as QDMA in 1988. Also in this episode, our hosts talk a little turkey hunting as another tag has been punched, this time by The Doctor, who shot his best gobbler ever on opening morning in Pennsylvania. It might be a long way until deer seasons get started, but there’s still plenty of fun to be had in the great outdoors! Finally, Nick, Kip, and The Doctor talk about today’s NDA Giving Day, and why they personally support the work of the National Deer Association. All gifts made to NDA as part of Giving Day will be matched up to $50,000 dollars by NDA corporate sponsor, onX.
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About the National Deer Association The National Deer Association (NDA) is a non-profit deer conservation group that works to ensure the future of wild deer, wildlife habitat and hunting. Thank you for subscribing to our podcast! Support NDA’s mission by becoming a member today. NDA has the highest ranking from Charity Navigator, an independent group that monitors non-profits for financial efficiency and effectiveness. Learn more about deer and deer hunting in our weekly, free e-newsletter. Follow us on our other channels: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube | |||
| Behind the Scenes of the WildTail Documentary with Joe Clements and Moriah Murphy | 01 May 2024 | 01:02:10 | |
You’ve heard about WildTail, the first white-tailed deer documentary of its kind. Here’s an opportunity to hear the stories from behind the scenes from Executive Producer Joe Clements and the star of the show, Moriah Murphy. Produced as part of the Southeast Deer Partnership, WildTail offers a candid and sometimes humorous look at how we interact with America’s 30 million white-tailed deer. Featuring interviews with scientists, elected officials, media personalities, and thought leaders, WildTail recounts America’s wildest success story and provides us with a practical blueprint for protecting all of America’s native wildlife.
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About the National Deer Association The National Deer Association (NDA) is a non-profit deer conservation group that works to ensure the future of wild deer, wildlife habitat and hunting. Thank you for subscribing to our podcast! Support NDA’s mission by becoming a member today. NDA has the highest ranking from Charity Navigator, an independent group that monitors non-profits for financial efficiency and effectiveness. Learn more about deer and deer hunting in our weekly, free e-newsletter. Follow us on our other channels: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube | |||
| Getting Involved with an NDA Branch with the Grassroots Team | 17 Apr 2024 | 00:50:39 | |
Are you a serious conservationist, deer hunter, or habitat manager and want to get more involved with the National Deer Association? If so, this is a can’t miss episode as Nick and The Doctor are joined by the NDA’s Grassroots Program team, Matt Wilkins, Jason Meekhof, and Megan Postol. The team talks about the importance of volunteers to the organization and describes the process for getting involved. Each Regional Director talks about their respective regions and shares what you need to know to increase your involvement with NDA. We also talk a little turkey in this episode as turkey seasons are now open across most areas of the country.
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About the National Deer Association The National Deer Association (NDA) is a non-profit deer conservation group that works to ensure the future of wild deer, wildlife habitat and hunting. Thank you for subscribing to our podcast! Support NDA’s mission by becoming a member today. NDA has the highest ranking from Charity Navigator, an independent group that monitors non-profits for financial efficiency and effectiveness. Learn more about deer and deer hunting in our weekly, free e-newsletter. Follow us on our other channels: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube | |||
| The Evolution of CWD Sampling Technology with Scientists from the Pennsylvania Wildlife Futures Program | 03 Apr 2024 | 00:54:03 | |
Admittedly, it’s not a lot of fun to talk about chronic wasting disease (CWD) and its negative impact on deer populations, hunting, and overall wildlife conservation. That doesn’t mean there are no bright spots, however, and our guests on this episode provide some hope in the form of improved testing methodologies to detect the disease. Our hosts are joined by Dr. Michelle Gibison and Dr. Jennifer Hoy-Petersen from the Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine and the Wildlife Futures Program to talk about the history of CWD testing, the progress made, and the positive signs toward even better techniques. While most questions about CWD only lead to more questions, progress is being made that will have a direct positive impact for deer and hunters. Episode Sponsor: First Lite
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About the National Deer Association The National Deer Association (NDA) is a non-profit deer conservation group that works to ensure the future of wild deer, wildlife habitat and hunting. Thank you for subscribing to our podcast! Support NDA’s mission by becoming a member today. NDA has the highest ranking from Charity Navigator, an independent group that monitors non-profits for financial efficiency and effectiveness. Learn more about deer and deer hunting in our weekly, free e-newsletter. Follow us on our other channels: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube | |||
| No-Till Drills and Crimpers for Food Plotting with Paul Hollis of PH Outdoors | 20 Mar 2024 | 00:52:41 | |
There are many effective ways to plant a food plot but two particular approaches, no-till planting and crimping, continue to gain popularity. In this episode, Paul Hollis, owner of PH Outdoors, joined Nick and The Doctor to talk about these techniques and their benefits. Paul also discussed in detail the no-till planters and crimpers his company manufactures, some of which can be pulled with a suitably sized ATV or side-by-side. Understanding the big picture of food plotting and the importance of having and implementing a sound planting plan are also covered. PH Outdoors is an NDA corporate sponsor and as part of our current United for Deer Sweepstakes we are giving away one of their G3 No-Till Drills that Paul generously donated. You can enter to win here.
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About the National Deer Association The National Deer Association (NDA) is a non-profit deer conservation group that works to ensure the future of wild deer, wildlife habitat and hunting. Thank you for subscribing to our podcast! Support NDA’s mission by becoming a member today. NDA has the highest ranking from Charity Navigator, an independent group that monitors non-profits for financial efficiency and effectiveness. Learn more about deer and deer hunting in our weekly, free e-newsletter. Follow us on our other channels: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube | |||
| Managing Deer and Helping Young People with Former New England Patriot Matt Light | 06 Mar 2024 | 00:43:09 | |
Matt Light played in the NFL for 11 years for the New England Patriots and while there won three Super Bowls, nine division championships, and five conference championships. He played left tackle and protected Tom Brady’s blind side for more than a decade after having done the same for Drew Brees while playing at Purdue in college. While his success on the gridiron is remarkable, he has always had a deep passion for the outdoors, conservation, and deer hunting largely driven by the long legacy of hunters and outdoor writers in his family. Now retired from football, he has more time to pursue his passion while also making sure to pass it on to others. In addition to Matt’s personal journey, he shares one of the more incredible turkey hunting tales you’ll ever hear! Let’s just say he was part of the hunt that resulted in the bagging of a 44 pound albino gobbler in Florida. It will have you on the edge of your seat before eventually knocking you to the floor laughing. It is a true story of comedy and tragedy, followed by more comedy. Finally, the guys talk about Matt and his wife Suzie’s great work with The Light Foundation, which they founded to help young people develop the skills, values, and mindset they need to create a meaningful and productive future.
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About the National Deer Association The National Deer Association (NDA) is a non-profit deer conservation group that works to ensure the future of wild deer, wildlife habitat and hunting. Thank you for subscribing to our podcast! Support NDA’s mission by becoming a member today. NDA has the highest ranking from Charity Navigator, an independent group that monitors non-profits for financial efficiency and effectiveness. Learn more about deer and deer hunting in our weekly, free e-newsletter. Follow us on our other channels: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube | |||
| Fighting the Anti-Hunters with Brian Lynn of Sportsmen's Alliance | 21 Feb 2024 | 00:48:22 | |
The attacks by anti-hunters and animal welfare groups against sportsmen are constant. While groups like the National Deer Association (NDA) and our many conservation partners are working daily to implement conservation measures and policies that benefit fish and wildlife, others are working directly against the effort to put an end to hunting, trapping, and fishing. If you think deer hunting is immune from these issues, think again! While NDA focuses primarily on policy that impacts deer, wildlife habitat, and hunting, the Sportsmen’s Alliance exists to protect us all from the barrage of attacks. In this episode, Nick and The Doctor are joined by Brian Lynn, Vice President of Communications and Marketing for Sportsmen’s Alliance, to talk about the latest efforts of animal rights extremists to severely limit or stop hunting altogether. They also discuss the dangers of ballot box biology and why it’s typically not a good idea to have voters decide important issues that impact wildlife conservation.
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About the National Deer Association The National Deer Association (NDA) is a non-profit deer conservation group that works to ensure the future of wild deer, wildlife habitat and hunting. Thank you for subscribing to our podcast! Support NDA’s mission by becoming a member today. NDA has the highest ranking from Charity Navigator, an independent group that monitors non-profits for financial efficiency and effectiveness. Learn more about deer and deer hunting in our weekly, free e-newsletter. Follow us on our other channels: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube | |||
| A Day in the Life of a Wildlife Health Technician with Ian Gereg of Penn Vet | 07 Feb 2024 | 00:53:24 | |
Did you know there are wildlife health professionals scattered across the country working day and night to keep animals and people safe from wildlife-borne diseases? These good people are truly working on the front lines of wildlife management and it’s likely most people have no idea that it’s happening. That’s why we invited Wildlife Health Technician, Ian Gereg, to join us on this episode to talk about the wide array of things he and his colleagues work on to keep us and wildlife healthy. He works for the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine (PennVet) and is part of the Pennsylvania Wildlife Futures Program. He explains to Nick and The Doctor how he has no idea what he will encounter on a given day and shares stories of some of the craziest things that have happened to him in the field. He also talks about some of the current research he is involved with. The National Deer Association works in partnership with PennVet and the Pennsylvania Game Commission as part of the Wildlife Futures Program, particularly on chronic wasting disease and other deer management related matters.
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About the National Deer Association The National Deer Association (NDA) is a non-profit deer conservation group that works to ensure the future of wild deer, wildlife habitat and hunting. Thank you for subscribing to our podcast! Support NDA’s mission by becoming a member today. NDA has the highest ranking from Charity Navigator, an independent group that monitors non-profits for financial efficiency and effectiveness. Learn more about deer and deer hunting in our weekly, free e-newsletter. Follow us on our other channels: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube | |||
| Aging Your Deer Under a Microscope with Heather Stevens of DeerAge.com | 24 Jan 2024 | 00:58:33 | |
While assessing tooth replacement and tooth wear can be an effective way to age deer to a certain age, or at least get you close, there’s no more accurate way than having a tooth analyzed under a microscope using the cementum annuli technique. Our guest in this episode is Heather Stevens, owner of Wildlife Analytical Laboratories and founder of deerage.com. She shares with Nick and The Doctor how her business got started and how she wants to make it easier and more affordable than ever for hunters to have their deer aged accurately. She also walks through the process of having a deer aged from tooth extraction to results while offering advice on making their job easier by sending in a properly prepared sample. Episode Sponsor: PH Outdoors Important Links Follow Nick Pinizzotto on Instagram Follow Mike Groman on Instagram Music by Bensound
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About the National Deer Association The National Deer Association (NDA) is a non-profit deer conservation group that works to ensure the future of wild deer, wildlife habitat and hunting. Thank you for subscribing to our podcast! Support NDA’s mission by becoming a member today. NDA has the highest ranking from Charity Navigator, an independent group that monitors non-profits for financial efficiency and effectiveness. Learn more about deer and deer hunting in our weekly, free e-newsletter. Follow us on our other channels: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube | |||
| The Story of Jason Thomas’s Potential Record Breaking Ohio Buck | 10 Jan 2024 | 01:10:07 | |
It wasn’t long after Ohio hunter Jason Thomas walked up on his buck of a lifetime that word started getting out that a potential new Ohio typical record may have fallen. A few weeks later a MeatEater headline read, “Ohio Hunter Kills One of World’s Biggest Whitetails,” and Outdoor Life followed with “Ohio Crossbow Hunter Stalks into Position on a Bedded 200-Class Buck.” More would follow from other sources, but one thing was certain. The whitetail hunting world was now aware of Thomas’s enormous whitetail, and he graciously joined the Coffee and Deer podcast to share his story with us. It often doesn’t work out when a hunter targets a single buck for a season. It’s hard enough to take any buck, let alone limit yourself to a particular deer that you may not even see during the season. Thomas had a history with the deer and decided he was going to do everything he could to put himself in position for a shot, and his hard work eventually paid off. This isn’t a story about a hunter who simply got lucky by being in the right spot at the right time. Thomas’s actions leading up to and during the season set the stage for an inevitable encounter, and his decision to make a bold move on that fateful day sealed the deal. This is an episode you don’t want to miss.
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About the National Deer Association The National Deer Association (NDA) is a non-profit deer conservation group that works to ensure the future of wild deer, wildlife habitat and hunting. Thank you for subscribing to our podcast! Support NDA’s mission by becoming a member today. NDA has the highest ranking from Charity Navigator, an independent group that monitors non-profits for financial efficiency and effectiveness. Learn more about deer and deer hunting in our weekly, free e-newsletter. Follow us on our other channels: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube | |||
| How Wildlife Conservation is Being Robbed with Dan Forster of the Archery Trade Association | 04 Sep 2024 | 00:50:41 | |
In this episode, learn about how wildlife conservation is being robbed by Pittman-Roberson Act and Dingell-Johnson Act excise tax slippage due to foreign product production and international e-commerce. Dan Forster, Chief Conservation Officer at Archery Trade Association, joins Nick and The Doctor to explain this complex issue and how it is hurting businesses and ultimately wildlife in the United States.
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About the National Deer Association The National Deer Association (NDA) is a non-profit deer conservation group that works to ensure the future of wild deer, wildlife habitat and hunting. Thank you for subscribing to our podcast! Support NDA’s mission by becoming a member today.
NDA has the highest ranking from Charity Navigator, an independent group that monitors non-profits for financial efficiency and effectiveness.
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| Filling Your Deer Tags in the Winter Season with Mark Kenyon | 20 Dec 2023 | 00:55:34 | |
The winter deer season is here! After weeks of being pursued by hunters, starting with archery equipment and eventually firearms, deer are more cautious than ever, making it even more challenging to get into shooting range. Difficult doesn’t mean impossible though, and in this episode, Nick and The Doctor invited Mark Kenyon of MeatEater and the Wired to Hunt podcast to talk about what it takes to fill tags after the holidays. The winter deer hunting season is unique and requires tactics you may not have used earlier in the season, as well as some thinking outside the box. You’ll hear what tactics have worked as our three veteran hunters talk about their experiences. Also in this episode, our hosts answer an Ask NDA Anything question about button bucks. Do they shed their buttons like bucks with antlers do? Be sure to listen and find out. Note that the next episode of the NDA Coffee and Deer Podcast will be on January 10 as we take a week off over the Christmas holiday. Happy holidays everyone, and thanks for listening!
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About the National Deer Association The National Deer Association (NDA) is a non-profit deer conservation group that works to ensure the future of wild deer, wildlife habitat and hunting. Thank you for subscribing to our podcast! Support NDA’s mission by becoming a member today. NDA has the highest ranking from Charity Navigator, an independent group that monitors non-profits for financial efficiency and effectiveness. Learn more about deer and deer hunting in our weekly, free e-newsletter. Follow us on our other channels: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube | |||
| Life as an Outdoors Industry Cameraman and Content Creator with Dylan Lenz | 06 Dec 2023 | 00:57:09 | |
Many people watch outdoors television and dream about working in the content creation side of the industry. It’s a question we’re asked about often, so we invited videographer and photographer Dylan Lenz to the podcast to talk about what it takes to be successful in outdoors television and content creation. Dylan’s primary project is creating content with Jeff Sturgis of Wildlife Habitat Solutions, but he also does a lot of freelance work for some of the biggest names and companies in the industry such as First Lite and MeatEater. He explains that while he loves what he does, there’s a lot of hard work, long nights, and dedication required, which is the side most people don’t see when they’re watching their favorite hunting shows on television. Dylan also shares with Nick and The Doctor where he got his inspiration, and how he keeps his production schedule full throughout the year by venturing outside the industry. It’s an inside look into the fascinating world of outdoors and hunting industry content creation. Also in this episode, our hosts give an update on their ongoing firearms hunting seasons, which includes one tag filled and a lot of frustration otherwise. They talk about the strategies they’re using as they try to fill their remaining tags with the season winding down. Episode Sponsor: Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s
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About the National Deer Association The National Deer Association (NDA) is a non-profit deer conservation group that works to ensure the future of wild deer, wildlife habitat and hunting. Thank you for subscribing to our podcast! Support NDA’s mission by becoming a member today. NDA has the highest ranking from Charity Navigator, an independent group that monitors non-profits for financial efficiency and effectiveness. Learn more about deer and deer hunting in our weekly, free e-newsletter. Follow us on our other channels: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube | |||
| College Football’s National Champions Are Winning in the Outdoors Too with Georgia Bulldog Cade Brock | 22 Nov 2023 | 00:46:45 | |
As if the time involved in being successful in the classroom and performing at the highest level of college football isn’t demanding enough, Cade Brock and a few of his teammates are making a difference by introducing non-hunting and fishing teammates to the outdoors. They founded DGD Outdoors, eventually incorporating it as a non-profit, and now they’re making a mark on people’s lives. DGD Outdoors is a player-run business connecting fans and athletes to the great outdoors. The organization is a collection of University of Georgia football players who enjoy the outdoors – hunting, fishing, and the conservation of wildlife. They introduce newcomers to what they know and enjoy about being true sportsmen. Their goal is to promote the importance of conservation and spread the values of being in the outdoors. Cade joins Nick and The Doctor to talk about how the program got started, and where they hope to take it from here. Also in this episode, our hosts review their archery deer hunting seasons, and how this season has been an unprecedented struggle. It has just been one of those seasons that seemed to combine a lack of deer movement and plenty of misfortune. They discuss the factors that led to the season they’ve had and look forward to the coming firearms and winter archery seasons to find redemption. Episode Sponsor: Vortex Optics
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About the National Deer Association The National Deer Association (NDA) is a non-profit deer conservation group that works to ensure the future of wild deer, wildlife habitat and hunting. Thank you for subscribing to our podcast! Support NDA’s mission by becoming a member today. NDA has the highest ranking from Charity Navigator, an independent group that monitors non-profits for financial efficiency and effectiveness. Learn more about deer and deer hunting in our weekly, free e-newsletter. Follow us on our other channels: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube | |||
| Very Special Missouri Field to Fork Events for Senior Citizens | 08 Nov 2023 | 01:03:32 | |
The National Deer Association recently teamed up with Baptist Homes & Healthcare Ministries to put on some very special Field to Fork programs for the senior residents of the Baptist Home of Arcadia Valley in Ironton, Missouri and the Baptist Home Ozark in Ozark, Missouri. In Ironton, five “reactivated” hunters were given the opportunity to go out on the 160-acre campus property to try and harvest a deer with Mission Crossbows on opening day of Missouri’s archery season. The Ozark Senior Field to Fork event recruited a few new hunters and reactivated some former hunters. A total of six hunters joined NDA for two days of education, crossbow shooting, and deer hunting including 93-year-old Bessie Hume, who had never deer hunted before. In this touching episode, Nick and The Doctor talk with Baptist Homes and Healthcare and Ministries’ CEO, Rodney Harrison, and NDA’s Deer Outreach Specialist, Cheyne Matzenbacher, about the impact these hunts are having on the residents there, as well as those helping them through the program. Also in this episode, our hosts review their action in the deer woods and provide a current rut report. They filled a couple of tags over the last few days and are now focused on mature rutting bucks as we head into the most exciting time of year to be a deer hunter. Do you have a great deer story to share? If so and you have an interest in being a guest on the show, send an email to nick@deerassociation.com.
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About the National Deer Association The National Deer Association (NDA) is a non-profit deer conservation group that works to ensure the future of wild deer, wildlife habitat and hunting. Thank you for subscribing to our podcast! Support NDA’s mission by becoming a member today. NDA has the highest ranking from Charity Navigator, an independent group that monitors non-profits for financial efficiency and effectiveness. Learn more about deer and deer hunting in our weekly, free e-newsletter. Follow us on our other channels: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube | |||
| Rut Hunting Tactics With Josh Honeycutt | 25 Oct 2023 | 01:10:04 | |
It’s that magical time of year in the deer woods; the rut! For most hunters, this is the time of year that the day-to-day gets set aside for some time on the stand so in this episode we’re talking with outdoor communicator and veteran whitetail hunter Josh Honeycutt about strategies that we hope can help you be successful. Josh also shares the story of his early season Kentucky bruiser, “Big 12.” This is a buck he had a lot of history with and you’ll hear the story of how he was finally able to arrange a meeting and make his shot count. This is an exciting episode during the most exciting time of year! The next episode is an Ask NDA Anything episode, so please send your questions to nick@deerassociation.com. We are also looking for your deer photos and stories! You might just find yourself as a guest on an upcoming show.
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About the National Deer Association The National Deer Association (NDA) is a non-profit deer conservation group that works to ensure the future of wild deer, wildlife habitat and hunting. Thank you for subscribing to our podcast! Support NDA’s mission by becoming a member today. NDA has the highest ranking from Charity Navigator, an independent group that monitors non-profits for financial efficiency and effectiveness. Learn more about deer and deer hunting in our weekly, free e-newsletter. Follow us on our other channels: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube | |||
| What You Should Be Doing Right Now to Punch Your Deer Tags | 11 Oct 2023 | 00:56:23 | |
After the excitement from the first few days of deer season wears off, many hunters get frustrated during the early part of the pre-rut for a number of reasons, ranging from lack of deer sightings to warm temperatures to the perception of an October lull. In this episode, Nick and The Doctor share their personal tactics for filling tags during the early part of the season. They discuss the best available science that supports many of their hunting decisions, and even tackle controversial topics like whether or not the October lull is real and whether or not cold fronts have an impact on deer movement. This is a fun conversation that we hope will also help you fill some tags in the early part of the season. This is also an Ask NDA Anything episode and the guys tackle questions about scent drippers and hunting during unseasonably warm temperatures. If you have a question, please be sure to send it to nick@deerassociation.com and it will be read on a future episode.
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Referenced in Episode: Cold Fronts May Get Hunters On Their Feet, But Bucks Answer A Different Call - Article 3 Studies, 3 Strikes for the October Lull - Article How Hunting Pressure and Habitat Impacts Deer Movement with Dylan Stewart and Dr. Will Gulsby – Podcast 10 Things We Know About Mature Buck Movements – Article The 4 Most Important Drivers of Buck Movement - Video
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About the National Deer Association The National Deer Association (NDA) is a non-profit deer conservation group that works to ensure the future of wild deer, wildlife habitat and hunting. Thank you for subscribing to our podcast! Support NDA’s mission by becoming a member today. NDA has the highest ranking from Charity Navigator, an independent group that monitors non-profits for financial efficiency and effectiveness. Learn more about deer and deer hunting in our weekly, free e-newsletter. Follow us on our other channels: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube | |||
| Extreme Scent Control With Jake Ehlinger | 27 Sep 2023 | 01:06:32 | |
When you ask most hunters who have successfully gotten close to mature deer what their number one priority is when heading to the woods, they’ll tell you scent control and hunting in the right wind conditions. You could be hunting the best spot in the country with mature bucks everywhere, but if you don’t control your scent, it won’t matter. A whitetail’s nose is its number one line of defense so if you’re serious about consistently achieving positive results, managing scent control should be your highest priority. To help deliver that point, Jake Ehlinger of Habitat Solutions 360 joins Nick and The Doctor to talk about his extreme scent control routine and how it can be modified to fit your personal hunting situation. Jake is a well-known successful mature buck hunter who brings a wealth of expertise in many areas ranging from hunting whitetails to managing their habitat. As we head into hunting seasons across the country, this is the perfect time to hear this conversation. The next episode is an Ask NDA Anything show so if you have a question, please send it to nick@deerassociation.com and it will be read on a future episode.
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About the National Deer Association The National Deer Association (NDA) is a non-profit deer conservation group that works to ensure the future of wild deer, wildlife habitat and hunting. Thank you for subscribing to our podcast! Support NDA’s mission by becoming a member today. NDA has the highest ranking from Charity Navigator, an independent group that monitors non-profits for financial efficiency and effectiveness. Learn more about deer and deer hunting in our weekly, free e-newsletter. Follow us on our other channels: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube | |||
| Drone Deer Recovery With Mike Yoder | 13 Sep 2023 | 00:57:41 | |
If you’ve been hunting for more than a few years, you’ve undoubtedly shot a deer that didn’t go down immediately, necessitating a tracking endeavor. With any luck, the tracking job is short, and your deer is recovered quickly. In some cases, though, it may take longer than anticipated and in the worst cases, you find yourself scratching your head wondering what went wrong and what to do next. There are a lot of factors that go into tracking a hit deer, and some of them that can make it more difficult are out of your control, like weather, dense vegetation, property lines, or just bad luck. Thanks to technology, a tough tracking job can end with a successful recovery with a little help from above. Mike Yoder joins the show and talks with Nick and The Doctor about Drone Deer Recovery, a business he started when he realized the opportunity in front of him. Using his skill with drones combined with thermal imagery technology, he’s helping hunters across the country recover hit deer, and the business has already grown beyond his wildest dreams. This is also an Ask NDA Anything episode and our hosts answer questions about blood trailing in the early season and tree stand placement. If you have a question for NDA, please be sure to send it to nick@deerassociation.com and it will be read on a future episode.
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About the National Deer Association The National Deer Association (NDA) is a non-profit deer conservation group that works to ensure the future of wild deer, wildlife habitat and hunting. Thank you for subscribing to our podcast! Support NDA’s mission by becoming a member today. NDA has the highest ranking from Charity Navigator, an independent group that monitors non-profits for financial efficiency and effectiveness. Learn more about deer and deer hunting in our weekly, free e-newsletter. Follow us on our other channels: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube | |||
| The Art of Broadhead Sharpening with Ron Swartz | 30 Aug 2023 | 01:03:37 | |
Archery seasons are open in several states with many more to start within the next few weeks so now is the time to make sure all of your gear is in order. Often forgotten in the process of preparing for the season is making sure your broadheads are razor sharp. Being a consistently good sharpener is part skill and part science and expert sharpener Ron Swartz, inventor and owner of KME Sharpeners, joins the show to explain the process he uses and has taught others countless times. Next episode is an Ask NDA Anything episode so If you have a question for NDA, please be sure to send it to nick@deerassociation.com. Show Sponsor: Black Rifle Coffee Company Episode Sponsor: The Firminator
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| Working to Resolve Hound and Deer Hunting Conflicts With Chris Powell | 16 Aug 2023 | 01:09:50 | |
We are often contacted by deer hunters who own and manage land in states that allow hunting deer with the use of hounds about conflicts when hounds enter their private property. NDA does not have a policy opposing hunting deer with the use of hounds but instead relies on state wildlife management agencies to handle decisions related to method of pursuit or take. NDA strongly supports the rights of private landowners and fully understands the frustration of stationary deer hunters who have had their hunts interrupted by dogs. In this episode, Nick and The Doctor are joined by Chris Powell of the HoundsmanXP Podcast to discuss this issue. One of Chris’s focus areas is working to reduce hound and deer hunting conflicts and he shares what he hopes to accomplish. He believes both sides of the issue can work together to improve everyone’s enjoyment of their chosen hunting passions without infringing on each others’ rights. Next episode is an Ask NDA Anything episode so If you have a question for NDA, please be sure to send it to nick@deerassociation.com.
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| 2024 Deer Season Pre-Season Special with the NDA Team | 21 Aug 2024 | 01:19:57 | |
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and we’re celebrating by bringing you our 2024 deer season preview special. With a combined 200 years of deer hunting experience, our panel of Kip Adams, Brian Grossman, Mike Groman, Nick Pinizzotto, and Lindsay Thomas, Jr. share their gear setups, hunting approaches, goals for the upcoming season, and much more. This is a unique opportunity to learn about how some of the team of the National Deer Association will be approaching the upcoming season.
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| How to Purchase a Suppressor for Hunting and Why You Should (Where Legal) | 02 Aug 2023 | 00:59:54 | |
There are many benefits to shooting suppressed rifles on the range as well as in the deer woods, and the process for purchasing a suppressor isn’t as difficult as you might think. Silencer Central offers a one-stop shop for buying suppressors and painlessly going through the process of obtaining and legally owning one. Nick and The Doctor are joined on the show by company owner and CEO, Brandon Maddox, to discuss those topics and Nick’s personal experience of working with Silencer Central. This is an Ask NDA Anything episode and the hosts tackle questions about solving soil compaction issues and how to best manage trail camera images. If you have a question for NDA, please send it to nick@deerassociation.com. Title sponsor: Black Rifle Coffee Company Important Links Follow Nick Pinizzotto on Instagram Follow Mike Groman on Instagram Music by Bensound
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About the National Deer Association The National Deer Association (NDA) is a non-profit deer conservation group that works to ensure the future of wild deer, wildlife habitat and hunting. Thank you for subscribing to our podcast! Support NDA’s mission by becoming a member today. NDA has the highest ranking from Charity Navigator, an independent group that monitors non-profits for financial efficiency and effectiveness. Learn more about deer and deer hunting in our weekly, free e-newsletter. Follow us on our other channels: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube | |||
| Hunting Gear Discussion With Jason Nickerson and Zack Smith of American Outdoor Brands | 19 Jul 2023 | 01:10:02 | |
American Outdoor Brands is home to some of the most recognizable brands in the hunting industry, and among the most popular are BOG and Schrade. It’s getting to be that time of year when going over hunting gear and deciding what you’ll need for the coming season is important, so Nick and The Doctor invited Jason Nickerson and Zack Smith on the show to talk about tripods, backpacks, and knives. There are new products from AOB in all those categories, including an impressive replaceable blade knife in collaboration with Rage broadheads. In addition to providing great products, AOB is a proud supporter of the National Deer Association. In this episode’s B-Team Report, one of our hosts attempts to tempt fate by pushing his mower’s gas tank to the limit, while the other once again finds himself needing a wardrobe change! Remember, the next episode is an Ask NDA Anything show, so please send your questions to nick@deerassociation.com.
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| Mark Kenyon on MeatEater’s Working for Wildlife Tour and How You Can Attend | 05 Jul 2023 | 01:16:59 | |
The MeatEater Working for Wildlife Tour brings attention to the critical work hunters and anglers are doing to create, conserve, and restore wildlife habitat through volunteer on-the-ground projects. These events include everything from creating brush piles, wildlife openings and early successional habitat, to cleaning up debris on public lands, improving deer forage, collecting acorns for native reforestation, and invasive species removal. Project leader Mark Kenyon joins the show to talk about the tour and how you can lend a hand to put important conservation work on the ground. Three NDA projects located in Kentucky, Mississippi, and Idaho will be featured as part of the effort. He also talks with Nick and The Doctor about what’s new with him, as well as what’s on the horizon for Wired to Hunt, and MeatEater. This is an Ask NDA Anything episode and our hosts answer three questions covering topics about fawns, a three-legged doe, and predators. In this episode’s B-Team Report, one of our hosts has a bow accessory malfunction while the other finds himself in a pinch while doing timber and habitat management work.
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About the National Deer Association The National Deer Association (NDA) is a non-profit deer conservation group that works to ensure the future of wild deer, wildlife habitat and hunting. Thank you for subscribing to our podcast! Support NDA’s mission by becoming a member today. NDA has the highest ranking from Charity Navigator, an independent group that monitors non-profits for financial efficiency and effectiveness. Learn more about deer and deer hunting in our weekly, free e-newsletter. Follow us on our other channels: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube | |||
| What Visits a Deer Gut Pile? With Dr. Ellen Candler of the Offal Wildlife Watching Project | 21 Jun 2023 | 01:00:53 | |
Have you ever wondered how much leaving your deer’s gut pile behind benefits other wildlife, or how many different critters visit it for an opportunistic snack? The Offal Wildlife Watching Project was designed to answer those questions and much more. It is a research and citizen science project aimed at better understanding the scavenging of deer gut piles provided by hunters. Although it’s focused in Minnesota, hunters can participate nationwide. Dr. Ellen Candler is a Postdoctoral Associate and the University of Minnesota and also the coordinator of the Offal Wildlife Watching Project at the University of Minnesota Extension. She joins the show to talk about the project, some of its exciting findings, and where she hopes to take it in the future. This is an Ask NDA Anything episode and our hosts answer a two-part question about deer and human urine in the deer woods. In this episode’s B-Team Report, one of our hosts still struggles to understand time zones while the other gets hit in the pocketbook once again due largely to a failing memory. Important Links Offal Wildlife Watching Project Resources: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/offalwatch Instagram: offal_watch Twitter: offal_watch Website: https://sites.google.com/umn.edu/offal-wildlife-project/home Zooniverse: https://www.zooniverse.org/projects/embeller/offal-wildlife-watching
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About the National Deer Association The National Deer Association (NDA) is a non-profit deer conservation group that works to ensure the future of wild deer, wildlife habitat and hunting. Thank you for subscribing to our podcast! Support NDA’s mission by becoming a member today. NDA has the highest ranking from Charity Navigator, an independent group that monitors non-profits for financial efficiency and effectiveness. Learn more about deer and deer hunting in our weekly, free e-newsletter. Follow us on our other channels: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube | |||
| Celebrating 50 Episodes of the Coffee and Deer Podcast With Lindsay Thomas Jr. | 07 Jun 2023 | 01:11:34 | |
The Coffee and Deer podcast has reached a milestone! Believe it or not, this is the 50thepisode and Nick and The Doctor are celebrating by talking with the show’s first-ever guest, Lindsay Thomas, Jr. Lindsay is NDA’s long-time Chief Communications Officer and was the one who originally conceived of the idea that NDA could have two podcasts. Now the Coffee and Deer and Deer Season 365 podcasts have released a combined 100 shows. It’s hard to believe how fast the time has gone, but the future looks bright for the show and we’re already thinking about Episode 100! In this episode, the guys talk about the show's history while also taking advantage of the opportunity to speak with Lindsay about what the NDA Communications team has been up to. They also tease some exciting changes coming down the road for the organization. In this episode’s B-Team Report, one of our hosts fought a hard battle with a spare tire while another’s forgetfulness cost him time and money, again! Important Links Title sponsor: Black Rifle Coffee Company Show sponsor: Silencer Central Follow Nick Pinizzotto on Instagram Follow Mike Groman on Instagram Music by Bensound
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About the National Deer Association The National Deer Association (NDA) is a non-profit deer conservation group that works to ensure the future of wild deer, wildlife habitat and hunting. Thank you for subscribing to our podcast! Support NDA’s mission by becoming a member today. NDA has the highest ranking from Charity Navigator, an independent group that monitors non-profits for financial efficiency and effectiveness. Learn more about deer and deer hunting in our weekly, free e-newsletter. Follow us on our other channels: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube | |||
| The Importance of NDA Volunteers and How to Get Involved at the Local Level With Kristen Giger | 24 May 2023 | 01:00:17 | |
The National Deer Association is blessed with dedicated volunteers and Branch leaders that help deliver our mission to serve as the guardian for wild deer, habit, and hunting. Still, most of our members are not active in a Branch or are unaware of the opportunities to support NDA beyond getting their annual membership. Kristen Giger is NDA’s Director of Grassroots Support and she joins Nick and The Doctor on today’s episode to talk about the importance of our volunteers while describing the process for getting more involved from A to Z. She also shares how the organization is currently investing further in the program to ensure its bright future. This is an Ask NDA Anything episode and our hosts answer a question about scouting for deer and whether or not it’s ever too early to start. The B-Team report for this episode was a combined effort as Nick and The Doctor pulled off yet another turkey hunting blunder. Important Links Title sponsor: Black Rifle Coffee Company Show sponsor: Silencer Central Follow Nick Pinizzotto on Instagram Follow Mike Groman on Instagram Music by Bensound
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About the National Deer Association The National Deer Association (NDA) is a non-profit deer conservation group that works to ensure the future of wild deer, wildlife habitat and hunting. Thank you for subscribing to our podcast! Support NDA’s mission by becoming a member today. NDA has the highest ranking from Charity Navigator, an independent group that monitors non-profits for financial efficiency and effectiveness. Learn more about deer and deer hunting in our weekly, free e-newsletter. Follow us on our other channels: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube | |||
| Using Dogs to Detect CWD With Brenna Babiy of Penn Vet’s Wildlife Futures Program | 10 May 2023 | 01:25:41 | |
Dogs are remarkable. They’re much more than just "man’s best friend." When trained, dogs can help humans with a long list of tasks ranging from finding bombs and drugs to searching for lost people, detecting low blood sugar and other health concerns, and much more. Also on the list is detecting wildlife diseases including chronic wasting disease (CWD). In this episode, Nick and The Doctor talk with Brenna Babiy who is the Conservation K9 Supervisor and handler at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine’s (Penn Vet) Wildlife Futures Program, about how her team’s work can someday change the way CWD is found and tracked in the wild. Brenna’s team is part of a greater partnership with the Pennsylvania Game Commission known as the Pennsylvania Wildlife Futures Program. NDA is also a partner in the effort. While not many people enjoy talking about CWD, this work is exciting and is showing a lot of promise for helping manage the spread of the disease. It’s a bit of good news about a topic that typically has little. In this week’s B-Team report, hear how one of our hosts had trouble keeping track of his favorite turkey calls while the other has his day disrupted due to another form of failing memory! The next episode is an Ask NDA Anything show so please get your questions in at nick@deerassociation.com. Finally, today is NDA Giving Day! If you haven’t already, please consider making a donation to the NDA Fund by visiting our website. All donations today will be matched up to $50,000 thanks to the help of some generous donors.
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| Connecting Hunters and Landowners With LandTrust CEO Nic Decastro | 26 Apr 2023 | 01:12:54 | |
Let’s face it. Most people don’t enjoy knocking on doors to seek hunting or fishing permission. Not only is it awkward for the asker, but it’s also a disruption to the landowner and sometimes an unwelcome one. While it can work and many are still successful using this tactic, it’s not ideal for most. This is where LandTrust comes in. LandTrust was founded to make communication between landowners and outdoor recreationists easier. In this episode, Nick and The Doctor are joined by the founder and CEO of LandTrust, Nic Decastro. Nic took his idea for bridging the gap between landowners and outdoors enthusiasts and combined it with his business background to create a fast-growing company. He talks about the benefits of accessing private land through his company and also shares several success stories. The B-Team report for this episode is one for the ages! Find out how one of our hosts found themselves stranded in Washington, D.C. in rush hour traffic for two hours and ended up having to leave their vehicle behind to get home. We wish it wasn’t true but it is! This is also an Ask NDA Anything episode and questions about protecting turkey nests and fawns and chronic wasting disease are answered.
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About the National Deer Association The National Deer Association (NDA) is a non-profit deer conservation group that works to ensure the future of wild deer, wildlife habitat and hunting. Thank you for subscribing to our podcast! Support NDA’s mission by becoming a member today. NDA has the highest ranking from Charity Navigator, an independent group that monitors non-profits for financial efficiency and effectiveness. Learn more about deer and deer hunting in our weekly, free e-newsletter. Follow us on our other channels: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube | |||
| Improve Your Deer Hunting By Starting a Wildlife Cooperative With NDA’s Cheyne Matzenbacher | 12 Apr 2023 | 01:06:30 | |
Do you feel that deer management only extends to your boundary line? Or, that what occurs beyond the border has traditionally been looked upon as the wild west? Wildlife Cooperatives (Co-ops) are changing that mindset. A Wildlife Co-op is comprised of neighboring landowners and/or hunters working toward common interests. NDA has long recognized the importance of a cooperative effort among neighbors to promote healthy deer herds, healthy habitats, and for improved hunting quality. Cooperatives driven by deer management also enrich broader landscape biodiversity and conservation, which is beneficial for game and non-game species alike. In this episode, NDA’s Deer Outreach Specialist Cheyne Matzenbacher joins Nick and The Doctor to talk about Co-ops, and how to get one started in your area. Cheyne shares success stories from his work, and The Doctor also talks about his personal experience being part of a Co-op in New York. The B-Team Report doesn’t disappoint once again as our hosts share tales of failed muzzleloader hunts and the burn of spilled hot coffee. Next episode is an Ask NDA Anything episode, so be sure to get your questions in. You can send them to nick@deerassociation.com. Important Links Title sponsor: Black Rifle Coffee Company Show sponsor: Moultrie Mobile National Deer Association Wildlife Cooperatives Contact Cheyne Matzenbacher: cheyne@deerassociation.com Follow Nick Pinizzotto on Instagram Follow Mike Groman on Instagram Music by Bensound Subscribe to the Podcast on: About the National Deer Association The National Deer Association (NDA) is a non-profit deer conservation group that works to ensure the future of wild deer, wildlife habitat and hunting. Thank you for subscribing to our podcast! Support NDA’s mission by becoming a member today. NDA has the highest ranking from Charity Navigator, an independent group that monitors non-profits for financial efficiency and effectiveness. Learn more about deer and deer hunting in our weekly, free e-newsletter. Follow us on our other channels: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube | |||
| Dave Maas Talks Deer Hunting, His Writing Career, and Becoming an Outdoor Writer | 29 Mar 2023 | 01:22:13 | |
It’s hard to beat a good, old deer hunting story. Imagine sitting around a campfire with the drink of your choice in hand as you listen to this podcast episode with our guest, outdoor writer Dave Maas. Dave is the editor of Bowhunting World and Archery Business magazines for Grand View Outdoors, and he joins the show to talk about his profession and how he got to where he is now. Dave also shares some great deer hunting stories, including one from a recent hunt with his dad. He even offers some pointers for anyone interested in trying professional outdoor writing. In this episode’s B-Team Report, Nick learns yet another lesson the hard way while The Doctor can’t seem to stay on his feet as winter refuses to loosen its grip in his neck of the woods. This is also an Ask NDA Anything episode and our hosts answer questions about rubs and changes to the opening day of the Pennsylvania firearms deer season. If you have an Ask NDA Anything question or a B-Team story, you can send them to nick@deerassociation.com.
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| Hiring a Habitat Consultant with Zack Vucurevich of Whetstone Habitat, LLC | 08 Aug 2024 | 00:51:10 | |
Hiring a habitat consultant to help you meet your land management and hunting goals might be just what you need to turn the corner on your land, but if you’ve never done this before you might not know what to expect. In this episode, Zack Vucurevich, the founder of Whetstone Habitat, LLC, joins Nick and the Doctor to talk about why hiring a consultant might be right for you while also answering questions about how the process works and what some of the expected outcomes might be. Also discussed are common misconceptions about hiring a habitat consultant.
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About the National Deer Association The National Deer Association (NDA) is a non-profit deer conservation group that works to ensure the future of wild deer, wildlife habitat and hunting. Thank you for subscribing to our podcast! Support NDA’s mission by becoming a member today. NDA has the highest ranking from Charity Navigator, an independent group that monitors non-profits for financial efficiency and effectiveness. Learn more about deer and deer hunting in our weekly, free e-newsletter. Follow us on our other channels: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube | |||
| Choosing the Perfect Hunting Pack With Zach Scheidegger and Joe Schroeder of ALPS Outdoorz | 15 Mar 2023 | 01:00:15 | |
In this episode of the Coffee and Deer podcast, we're talking hunting packs and what to look for when buying a pack to match your hunting needs. Nick and The Doctor talk with Zach Scheidegger and Joe Schroeder of ALPS OutdoorZ, both experienced hunters and pack experts. They cover everything from various types of packs to how to know how much weight is safe to carry. The guys also review some of Alps OutdoorZ’s top products while previewing new offerings that will be available later in the year. In this episode’s B-Team Report, one of our hosts ends up with a deep cut to a finger while the other sent Board members to the wrong virtual meeting room thanks to a little help from Microsoft. The next episode will have an Ask NDA Anything segment, so if you have questions or want to share your own B-Team story, you can send them to nick@deerassociation.com. Important Links Title sponsor: Black Rifle Coffee Company Show sponsor: ALPS OutdoorZ Follow Nick Pinizzotto on Instagram Follow Mike Groman on Instagram Music by Bensound Subscribe to the Podcast on: About the National Deer Association The National Deer Association (NDA) is a non-profit deer conservation group that works to ensure the future of wild deer, wildlife habitat and hunting. Thank you for subscribing to our podcast! Support NDA’s mission by becoming a member today. NDA has the highest ranking from Charity Navigator, an independent group that monitors non-profits for financial efficiency and effectiveness. Learn more about deer and deer hunting in our weekly, free e-newsletter. Follow us on our other channels: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube | |||
| Optics for Shed Hunting and Turkey Hunting with Mark Boardman of Vortex Optics | 01 Mar 2023 | 01:02:47 | |
Shed antler hunting season is upon us and turkey seasons are opening across the country, which makes this the perfect time to have Mark Boardman from Vortex Optics join the show. Nick and The Doctor talk with Mark about something you may not have thought of, and that’s the importance of using binoculars to help you in your quest for shed antlers. In addition, they discuss why a red dot scope can be a huge help to the shotgunner taking aim at turkeys, which is rarely easy given the level of adrenaline during those final seconds. The guys also review the latest products from Vortex for 2023 including some cool new socks designed to keep ticks away! Vortex is far more than just an optics company. This is an Ask NDA Anything episode and our hosts answer questions about deer research and whether or not morning hunts require treks in the dark. In this episode’s B-Team Report, the Doctor has a couple of instances of B-Teamism to share while Nick tells us about how he blamed a packrat for taking his glasses. If you have questions for Ask NDA Anything or your own B-Team story to share, you can send them to nick@deerassociation.com. Important Links Title sponsor: Black Rifle Coffee Company Show sponsor: Vortex Optics Follow Nick Pinizzotto on Instagram Follow Mike Groman on Instagram Music by Bensound Subscribe to the Podcast on: About the National Deer Association The National Deer Association (NDA) is a non-profit deer conservation group that works to ensure the future of wild deer, wildlife habitat and hunting. Thank you for subscribing to our podcast! Support NDA’s mission by becoming a member today. NDA has the highest ranking from Charity Navigator, an independent group that monitors non-profits for financial efficiency and effectiveness. Learn more about deer and deer hunting in our weekly, free e-newsletter. Follow us on our other channels: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube | |||
| Learning All About Deer and Habitat Management Through NDA’s Deer Steward Program With Matt Ross and Ben Westfall | 15 Feb 2023 | 01:15:08 | |
The NDA Deer Steward Program is entering its 14th year of existence and it remains the only deer management certification program of its type in the country. In this episode, Nick and The Doctor are joined by NDA’s Director of Conservation, Matt Ross, and Conservation Coordinator, Ben Westfall, who talk about the history of the program as well as the launch of a brand-new Deer Steward 1 online course. They also talk about how the program has changed over the years and other related opportunities through online and in-person habitat modules. For a little fun, the guys share their favorite stories from their time administering the program. Right now NDA is offering 35% off of the new Deer Steward 1 course for the first 350 people who apply. Simply enter the code NDA35 at checkout. In this episode’s B-Team Report you’ll hear how one of our hosts tried to set themselves on fire while the other learned some lessons about air travel the hard way. Remember, next episode is an Ask NDA Anything show so be sure to get your questions in to nick@deerassociation.com.
Important Links Title sponsor: Black Rifle Coffee Company Show sponsor: Leupold Follow Nick Pinizzotto on Instagram Follow Mike Groman on Instagram Music by Bensound Subscribe to the Podcast on: About the National Deer Association The National Deer Association (NDA) is a non-profit deer conservation group that works to ensure the future of wild deer, wildlife habitat and hunting. Thank you for subscribing to our podcast! Support NDA’s mission by becoming a member today. NDA has the highest ranking from Charity Navigator, an independent group that monitors non-profits for financial efficiency and effectiveness. Learn more about deer and deer hunting in our weekly, free e-newsletter. Follow us on our other channels: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube | |||
| Avoiding Hunting Trip Disasters With Melissa Bachman of Winchester Deadly Passion | 01 Feb 2023 | 01:15:16 | |
Traveling out of the local area to hunt is steadily gaining in popularity. While going on a destination hunting trip can be exciting and rewarding, it can be equally frustrating and disappointing if hunters don’t properly plan for the excursion. There are few people who travel to hunt more than our guest, Melissa Bachman, who has seen and done it all at this stage in her career. Melissa is the longtime host and producer of Winchester Deadly Passion and she joins Nick and The Doctor to share her tips and experience for hunters venturing far from home in the coming season. She also shares stories about when things didn’t go according to plan, and how she handled those situations. Both outfitted and do-it-yourself hunts are discussed. In addition to Melissa’s impressive hunting career, she is a former board member and current advisory committee member of the National Deer Association. In this episode’s B-Team Report, you’ll hear the story of how one of our bumbling hosts ended up walking more than 14 miles in one day due to some poor planning and indecision. This is also an Ask NDA Anything episode and Nick and The Doctor answer questions about habitat management and shed antler hunting. Do you have a question you’d like to ask NDA? If so, be sure to send them to nick@deerassociation.com. Important Links Title sponsor: Black Rifle Coffee Company Melissa Bachman’s Website – Winchester Deadly Passion Winchester Deadly Passion - Facebook Follow Nick Pinizzotto on Instagram Follow Mike Groman on Instagram Music by Bensound Subscribe to the Podcast on: About the National Deer Association The National Deer Association (NDA) is a non-profit deer conservation group that works to ensure the future of wild deer, wildlife habitat and hunting. Thank you for subscribing to our podcast! Support NDA’s mission by becoming a member today. NDA has the highest ranking from Charity Navigator, an independent group that monitors non-profits for financial efficiency and effectiveness. Learn more about deer and deer hunting in our weekly, free e-newsletter. Follow us on our other channels: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube | |||
| Protecting Yourself From Hearing Loss With Audiologist Dr. Grace Sturdivant | 18 Jan 2023 | 01:12:03 | |
Our hearing is one of our five finely tuned senses and arguably the most likely to be compromised by our lack of protection of it. This is particularly true for hunters and recreational shooters who often put their hearing in danger by pulling the trigger on firearms, even with lower calibers, without proper ear protection. High-intensity impulse sounds will permanently damage the inner workings of the ear, and people who shoot firearms are at a higher risk of noise-induced hearing loss than those who do not shoot. Sometimes damage can occur with just one shot taken without hearing protection. In this episode, we’re joined by audiologist Dr. Grace Sturdivant who is the owner and founder of OtoPro Technologies to discuss the threat of hearing loss and what can be done to mitigate it by hunters and shooters. She explains the causes and effects of hearing loss and talks about the unique way her company can help clients save their hearing. In this episode’s B-Team Report, Nick and The Doctor share stories about how a split-second decision cost one of them about $200, while the other ended up with a sore backside thanks to some help from Mother Nature. Next week is an Ask NDA Anything episode, so be sure to get your questions in to nick@deerassociation.com soon. Important Links Show sponsor: Banks Outdoors OtoPro Technologies on Instagram Follow Nick Pinizzotto on Instagram Follow Mike Groman on Instagram Music by Bensound Subscribe to the Podcast on: About the National Deer Association The National Deer Association (NDA) is a non-profit deer conservation group that works to ensure the future of wild deer, wildlife habitat and hunting. Thank you for subscribing to our podcast! Support NDA’s mission by becoming a member today. NDA has the highest ranking from Charity Navigator, an independent group that monitors non-profits for financial efficiency and effectiveness. Learn more about deer and deer hunting in our weekly, free e-newsletter. Follow us on our other channels: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube | |||
| The Importance of Venison Donation With Josh Wilson and Peter Churchbourne | 04 Jan 2023 | 01:18:25 | |
Did you know that 38.3 million Americans suffer from critical hunger every day, or that one in six children lack the daily nutrition necessary for healthy growth? Imagine a situation where you were forced to secure a loan to put gas in your vehicle and food on your table. Unfortunately, that’s the reality for a startling number of people and much of it flies under the radar of awareness. The good news is, deer hunters can help by sharing a portion of their venison each season. Thanks to programs like Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry (FHFH), more than 22 million servings of venison have been provided since the group’s founding in 1997. You might be surprised to know that one deer can provide up to 160 meals for a family in need, so imagine the impact you’re making when you decide to share meat from a deer you tagged. Nick and The Doctor are joined on the show by Josh Wilson, Executive Director of FHFH, and Peter Churchbourne, Director of the NRA Hunters Leadership Fund, to talk about the importance of hunters stepping up and giving back. This is also an Ask NDA Anything episode and our hosts tackle questions about the impact of drought on antler growth and whether or not different times during the season require their own stand or blind locations. In this episode’s B-Team Report, learn which of our hosts almost learned the hard way that having a range finder does you no good if it’s not easily accessible. Happy New Year friends! Important Links Show sponsor: Mathews Archery Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry Follow Nick Pinizzotto on Instagram Follow Mike Groman on Instagram Music by Bensound Subscribe to the Podcast on: About the National Deer Association The National Deer Association (NDA) is a non-profit deer conservation group that works to ensure the future of wild deer, wildlife habitat and hunting. Thank you for subscribing to our podcast! Support NDA’s mission by becoming a member today. NDA has the highest ranking from Charity Navigator, an independent group that monitors non-profits for financial efficiency and effectiveness. Learn more about deer and deer hunting in our weekly, free e-newsletter. Follow us on our other channels: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube | |||
| Filled Tags and Missed Opportunities: Our 2022 Deer Season Recap | 14 Dec 2022 | 01:08:23 | |
It’s hard to believe that the 2022 fall hunting season has come to an end. We spend so many months preparing and thinking about the coming season that the few months of hunting we have seems to flash by in the blink of an eye. In this episode, Nick and The Doctor recap their seasons and share stories of filled tags and missed opportunities. More than just telling hunting stories, the guys share what they felt went well, and what could have gone better during the season. They also share their B-Team stories with one involving physical pain and another about getting caught with your pants down, literally! Remember, the next episode is an Ask NDA Anything episode so please get your questions in by emailing nick@deerassociation.com. Please note that we will skip a week for the holidays and the next Coffee and Deer podcast will post on January 4. Important Links Show sponsor: Black Rifle Coffee Company Follow Nick Pinizzotto on Instagram Follow Mike Groman on Instagram Music by Bensound Subscribe to the Podcast on: About the National Deer Association The National Deer Association (NDA) is a non-profit deer conservation group that works to ensure the future of wild deer, wildlife habitat and hunting. Thank you for subscribing to our podcast! Support NDA’s mission by becoming a member today. NDA has the highest ranking from Charity Navigator, an independent group that monitors non-profits for financial efficiency and effectiveness. Learn more about deer and deer hunting in our weekly, free e-newsletter. Follow us on our other channels: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube | |||
| Michael Hunsucker on His 3-Year Quest for a Buck Named ”Floppy” | 30 Nov 2022 | 01:14:25 | |
Any seasoned deer hunter will tell you that there’s nothing more exhilarating than hunting a particular buck over more than one season. It’s a rarity for most to get more than a second season to match wits with the same deer let alone three, but that’s the challenge Heartland Bowhunter Co-host Michael Hunsucker faced while engaged in a chess match with a giant buck he named Floppy. Oddly, the Missouri monster was quite visible over the years, which made it even more frustrating for Hunsucker when he couldn’t get into bow range. At one point the deer ghosted him and he thought maybe it had fallen to a nearby rifle hunter, but eventually the two reconnected. In this episode you’ll hear the story of the final hunt for Floppy directly from Hunsucker, and it’s one that will have you on the edge of your seat! This is also an Ask NDA Anything episode and Nick and The Doctor answer listener questions about taking bow shots at walking deer and how to have a successful winter season. As always, the B-Team report doesn’t disappoint as the guys share their latest follies including one where one of the guys benefits by forgetting his field dressing gear, “conveniently.” Let’s just say it’s not the first time this particular host of the show has gotten the benefit of shooting a deer without doing much work during the recovery. If you’d like to submit an Ask NDA Anything questions or tell us about your own B-Team story, email nick@deerassociation.com. Important Links Show sponsor: onX Hunt Heartland Bowhunter YouTube Page Michael Hunsucker on Instagram Follow Nick Pinizzotto on Instagram Follow Mike Groman on Instagram Music by Bensound Subscribe to the Podcast on: About the National Deer Association The National Deer Association (NDA) is a non-profit deer conservation group that works to ensure the future of wild deer, wildlife habitat and hunting. Thank you for subscribing to our podcast! Support NDA’s mission by becoming a member today. NDA has the highest ranking from Charity Navigator, an independent group that monitors non-profits for financial efficiency and effectiveness. Learn more about deer and deer hunting in our weekly, free e-newsletter. Follow us on our other channels: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube | |||
| Deer Hunting Strategy and the Importance of Staying Comfortable in the Stand With Greg Farrell of First Lite | 16 Nov 2022 | 01:05:06 | |
It doesn’t matter if you have the best bow or gun or have the luxury of hunting great land crawling with big whitetail bucks if you’re not able to put adequate time in the deer woods. Being comfortable in any weather condition is key to successful hunting and our friends at First Lite have all day comfort nailed. During a recent hunt in Kentucky, Nick sat down with First Lite’s Senior Whitetail Category Manager, Gregg Farrell, to talk about what goes into the making of their gear before it hits the market and also get into some whitetail hunting strategy. Gregg talks about the importance of wearing the right layers and shares what his favorite First Lite product is. He also shares the story of his journey that eventually led him to the company and how being home and hunting with his friends and family tops any of his other hunts each season. Just when you thought the guys couldn’t outdo themselves for the B-Team Report, Nick tells the tale of how he now has a few hundred dollar’s worth of damage to his Polaris Ranger, and also ended up down a hat and pair of glasses. To add insult to injury, he also describes why his target buck is still safely roaming the hills of Pennsylvania. The duo provides a full update on their seasons so far, while discussing their hopes for the next couple weeks. Important Links Show sponsor: First Lite Follow Nick Pinizzotto on Instagram Follow Mike Groman on Instagram Music by Bensound Subscribe to the Podcast on: About the National Deer Association The National Deer Association (NDA) is a non-profit deer conservation group that works to ensure the future of wild deer, wildlife habitat and hunting. Thank you for subscribing to our podcast! Support NDA’s mission by becoming a member today. NDA has the highest ranking from Charity Navigator, an independent group that monitors non-profits for financial efficiency and effectiveness. Learn more about deer and deer hunting in our weekly, free e-newsletter. Follow us on our other channels: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube | |||
| Rut Hunting Strategies and Debunking Common Rut Myths With NDA’s Kip Adams | 02 Nov 2022 | 01:12:20 | |
There’s a reason this time of year is often referred to as the Super Bowl of whitetail hunting. It’s the rut and NDA’s Chief Conservation Officer, Kip Adams, joins Nick and The Doctor to talk about their favorite rut-hunting strategies while also debunking the many myths surrounding the rut. While much of the whitetail world still remains a mystery, there’s some great research available to deer hunting enthusiasts that can help increase your odds of punching a tag this fall. This episode is hitting at the perfect time to prep you for an exciting couple of weeks ahead. This is also an Ask NDA Anything episode and the guys answer questions about using decoys and what their favorite snack while deer hunting is. In this week’s B-Team report, Nick almost does a faceplant and The Doctor reminds us why home improvement projects are often better left to professionals. Remember to please send us your hunting photos as well as your B-Team stories and Ask NDA Anything questions. You can send them to nick@deerassociation.com. Important Links Show sponsor: Moultrie Mobile Follow Nick Pinizzotto on Instagram Follow Mike Groman on Instagram Music by Bensound Subscribe to the Podcast on: About the National Deer Association The National Deer Association (NDA) is a non-profit deer conservation group that works to ensure the future of wild deer, wildlife habitat and hunting. Thank you for subscribing to our podcast! Support NDA’s mission by becoming a member today. NDA has the highest ranking from Charity Navigator, an independent group that monitors non-profits for financial efficiency and effectiveness. Learn more about deer and deer hunting in our weekly, free e-newsletter. Follow us on our other channels: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube | |||
| All About Saddle Hunting with Josh Hillyard of Tethrd | 24 Jul 2024 | 00:58:08 | |
Saddle hunting has grown steadily in popularity in recent years. More and more hunters are setting their climbing and fixed position stands aside, instead opting for the lightweight versatility of a saddle. Still, saddle hunting remains a mystery to many hunters and can be intimidating at first glance. In this episode, experienced saddle hunter Josh Hilliard of Tethrd joins Nick and the Doctor, who are also saddle hunters, to talk about everything from equipment to the pros and cons of this approach. They share some of their experiences and discuss resources available to prospective saddle hunters to help you get started. Tethrd is a corporate partner of the National Deer Association.
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| The Importance of Scent Control for Deer Hunting With Sam Burgeson of Wildlife Research Center | 19 Oct 2022 | 01:08:38 | |
Regardless of whether or not you have the best gear on the market and are hunting the best properties and the best spots, none of that will matter if you’re not adequately controlling human odors. In fact, most hunters who consistently tag mature bucks will tell you that their number one tactic is hunting with the wind in their face while taking care to hide their presence by limiting human scent. Sam Burgeson is the president of Wildlife Research Center, the most well-known hunting scent and human scent control products company in the country and he joins Nick and The Doctor to discuss the importance of scent control in the deer woods. The guys also talk about their favorite techniques for fooling a deer’s sense of smell. In addition, Sam shares stories from the origin of Wildlife Research Center, a company that truly started in his father’s garage with nothing but a few ideas from his dad and uncle. In this week’s B-Team report, The Doctor shares the story of how he “lost” his trail camera and Nick explains why his brand-new Redneck Ghillie Blind has a hole in it already. This might be the best B-Team story yet! Remember to please send us your hunting photos as well as your B-Team stories and Ask NDA Anything questions. The next show will be an Ask NDA Anything episode so your questions are due now. You can send them to nick@deerassociation.com. Important Links Show sponsor: Wildlife Research Center Follow Nick Pinizzotto on Instagram Follow Mike Groman on Instagram Music by Bensound Subscribe to the Podcast on: About the National Deer Association The National Deer Association (NDA) is a non-profit deer conservation group that works to ensure the future of wild deer, wildlife habitat and hunting. Thank you for subscribing to our podcast! Support NDA’s mission by becoming a member today. NDA has the highest ranking from Charity Navigator, an independent group that monitors non-profits for financial efficiency and effectiveness. Learn more about deer and deer hunting in our weekly, free e-newsletter. Follow us on our other channels: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube | |||
| The Armed Forces Initiative With Trevor Hubbs | 05 Oct 2022 | 01:15:01 | |
The Armed Forces Initiative of Backcountry Hunters and Anglers is an effort designed to help serve the Veteran and active-duty military community by treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and traumatic brain injury(TBI) through direct engagement in the outdoors and involvement in the organization’s robust public lands advocacy and conservation work. The program aims to provide veterans with the three things they need most: time outdoors, a community, and a mission. Nick and The Doctor are joined by the program’s coordinator, Trevor Hubbs, who talks about the value of the program and its evolution from just an idea in 2020 to a program that has more than 30 camps planned through October. The initiative has 378 veterans registered for events in 20 states and on 17 active military installations including moose hunts in Alaska, salmon fishing in the Great Lakes, mountain whitetail hunting in North Carolina, and desert quail in Southern California. In this week’s B-Team report, one of our hosts describes how he defaced a brand-new FirstLite jacket before ever wearing it into the woods! This is also an Ask NDA Anything episode and questions that came in from listeners in California and Alberta, Canada are answered. Remember to please send us your hunting photos as well as your B-Team stories and Ask NDA Anything questions. You can send them to nick@deerassociation.com. Important Links Show sponsor: Vortex Optics Follow Nick Pinizzotto on Instagram Follow Mike Groman on Instagram Music by Bensound Subscribe to the Podcast on: About the National Deer Association The National Deer Association (NDA) is a non-profit deer conservation group that works to ensure the future of wild deer, wildlife habitat and hunting. Thank you for subscribing to our podcast! Support NDA’s mission by becoming a member today. NDA has the highest ranking from Charity Navigator, an independent group that monitors non-profits for financial efficiency and effectiveness. Learn more about deer and deer hunting in our weekly, free e-newsletter. Follow us on our other channels: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube | |||
| Preseason Preview Episode With Jason Redd of Timber Ninja Outdoors | 21 Sep 2022 | 01:13:08 | |
Deer season is finally here and it’s our annual preseason preview show where Nick and the Doctor talk about their plans for the 2022-23 hunting season while sharing a few of their favorite tips and tactics. Joining them on the show is Jason Redd from Timber Ninja Outdoors. A lifelong hunter, Jason chases whitetails in his home state of North Carolina and a few Midwestern states. The guys cover everything from their expectations for the season to whether they prefer an aggressive or more passive approach to hunting. They also share their number one tip for getting to within shooting range of mature bucks, and you won’t want to miss it as you prepare for your season. This week’s B-Team report is highlighted by one of the guys who apparently thought a three-foot deep hole and trench could be dug without the benefit of a shovel or tape measure. Remember, next week is an Ask NDA Anything episode so be sure to get your questions to nick@deerassociation.com in time for the next show. We’d also like to see your hunting photos or hear your B-Team stories, which just might make it on the show. Good luck to everyone hitting the deer woods! Important Links Show sponsor: Ani-Logics Timber Ninja Outdoors Website Timber Ninja Outdoors on Instagram Follow Nick Pinizzotto on Instagram Follow Mike Groman on Instagram Music by Bensound Subscribe to the Podcast on: About the National Deer Association The National Deer Association (NDA) is a non-profit deer conservation group that works to ensure the future of wild deer, wildlife habitat and hunting. Thank you for subscribing to our podcast! Support NDA’s mission by becoming a member today. NDA has the highest ranking from Charity Navigator, an independent group that monitors non-profits for financial efficiency and effectiveness. Learn more about deer and deer hunting in our weekly, free e-newsletter. Follow us on our other channels: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube | |||
| Dustin Huff on Shooting the Highest-Scoring Typical Whitetail Buck in the U.S. Ever Last Year | 07 Sep 2022 | 01:05:07 | |
We have a treat for Coffee and Deer listeners in this episode! The highest scoring typical whitetail buck ever shot in the United States was taken last year in Decatur County, Indiana by Dustin Huff, and he joins Nick and NDA’s Chief Communications Officer, Lindsay Thomas, Jr. The 211 4/8 inch net typical Hoosier State giant fell just 2 1/8 inches short of the world record whitetail shot by Milo Hanson in Saskatchewan, Canada in 1993. Here’s the best part. Dustin had no idea the buck was using the property he had been hunting since he was a kid. The same property where he shot his first deer. After hearing the interview we think you’ll agree that Dustin was the right guy to take this magnificent whitetail. On top of his success as a deer hunter, Dustin is also an accomplished country music singer and songwriter splitting his time between Nashville and his home state of Indiana. We talk about his music career as well as the exciting hunt that has changed his life. It's also an “Ask NDA Anything” episode and Nick and the Doctor answer two hunting related questions that we think you’ll find helpful as you head into the seas. Continuing to grow in popularity, you’ll also hear the B-Team Report. The Doctor describes how a little too much pride ended up hitting him in the wallet, and Nick tells of the hard lesson he learned about making sure you look at your bow sight before taking your first shots at the range. All that and more in one of our best episodes yet, and just in time for deer season! Important Links Show sponsor: Lacrosse Footwear Follow Nick Pinizzotto on Instagram Follow Mike Groman on Instagram Music by Bensound Subscribe to the Podcast on: About the National Deer Association The National Deer Association (NDA) is a non-profit deer conservation group that works to ensure the future of wild deer, wildlife habitat and hunting. Thank you for subscribing to our podcast! Support NDA’s mission by becoming a member today. NDA has the highest ranking from Charity Navigator, an independent group that monitors non-profits for financial efficiency and effectiveness. Learn more about deer and deer hunting in our weekly, free e-newsletter. Follow us on our other channels: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube | |||