Hunt Fish Travel Podcast with Carrie Z, a podcast about hunting and fishing the world. (HuntFishTravel) – Details, episodes & analysis

"HuntFishTravel Episode 254 - Jim Crowley, host of Hook and Hunt TV at the All Canada Show"

Jim Crowley stops to chat about how the All Canada Show got started, why you should attend and how he got started in the outdoor industry.

Check out his show Hook and Hunt TV!

Episode #253 - Ice Fishing Safety and Strategy: Tip-Ups, Moving Fish, and Avoiding Disaster with Matthew Crawford

In this episode, I sit down with Matthew Crawford, a passionate Wisconsin angler who has built a reputation for sharing real-world fishing knowledge, honest experiences, and practical ice fishing tactics.

Matthew walks me through how he went from casually fishing with family to becoming deeply committed to ice fishing during COVID, including the early mistakes that shaped how he fishes today. We talk about why movement is critical on the ice, how to use tip-ups more effectively, and how understanding fish behavior can turn slow days into successful ones.

We also dive into ice safety in a very real way. Matthew shares a firsthand experience of falling through early-season ice and what he learned from it. It's a powerful reminder that ice fishing requires not fear, but respect, preparation, and caution.

This episode is packed with Wisconsin-specific insight, tactical advice for ice anglers, and lessons that apply whether you're brand new to fishing or have been chasing fish for decades.

Links:

• Wisconsin Fishing Club
• Matthew Crawford on YouTube
• Matthew Crawford on Facebook

Timstamps:

00:00 Introduction to Matthew Crawford and His Fishing Journey
02:20 The Evolution of a Fishing Enthusiast
05:17 Exploring Wisconsin's Fishing Hotspots
08:09 The Importance of Movement in Ice Fishing
10:50 Ice Safety Lessons Learned from Experience
17:29 The Reality of Ice Fishing Risks and Precautions
19:56 Understanding Tip-Ups for Northern Pike Fishing
26:13 Choosing the Right Hole Size for Ice Fishing
28:23 Strategies for Fishing New Bodies of Water
32:32 Techniques to Trigger Fish Strikes
37:43 Learning from Experience and Observation

Welcome back to the HuntFishTravel Podcast! This week, I'm thrilled to have Pat Kalmerton joining me.

We chat about our upcoming travel plans – you know I'm always itching to explore new spots!

Then, get ready, because we're going deep into the world of fishing gear innovation.

Pat's fills us in on all the latest and greatest. He's taken on a new role at RLVNT and Mad Scientist Tackle.

We talk cutting-edge sunglasses and new game changing fishing lures, all built on a solid understanding of fish vision.

Company representatives Jim Stevenson and Norm Kester step in to break down the science of how fish see and how that knowledge directly impacts the products these companies are developing.

We also touch on the world of corporate sponsorship and how they play a vital role in our industry. And, of course, we chat about the invaluable benefits of being part of the Association of Great Lakes Outdoor Writers.

• Pat Kalmerton Outdoors
• RLVNT
• Mad Scientist Tackle
• Association of Great Lakes Outdoor Writers

144 - Oregon - Hunting Blacktail with Cody Rich of the Rich Outdoors Podcast.

Cody stops by to chat about hunting in Oregon!

• 3:30 Introduction to Cody Rich, how he got into podcasting and more about his show The Rich Outdoors.
• 6:45 Blacktail compared to whitetail and mule deer and why you should consider Oregon for Blacktail hunting.
• 8:15 Differences between the whitetail states and the blacktail states in regards to hunting tactics.
• 9:30 Public land in Oregon and what to expect while hunting there.
• 11:30 If Carrie were to head to Oregon what species would she go for?
• 13:45 General thoughts on DIY hunts
• 15:20 Tags & Licenses (Licenses/Tag costs can be found here: http://www.eregulations.com/oregon/big-game-hunting/license-and-tag-fees/
• 16:45 Season Dates
• 20:00 Whitetails in Oregon

143 - Why Fishermen Should Visit Eau Claire, Wisconsin - WI Fishing Expo

A 6 minute episode explaining this fisherman's paradise!! Listen in to find out about walleye, trout, musky and sturgeon!

Plus a campground recommendation and where to get the best steak in the area.

http://www.visiteauclaire.com/

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"HuntFishTravel Podcast Ep138 122 - Interview with Paul Leitner-Wise, Our Business is Death & Business is Good (NSFW)"

In this (Not Safe For Work) episode I'm sitting down with Paul Leitner-Wise and we chat about the company itself, the out of the box design process, how they earned the nicknames "Maverick" and "Outlaws" and then we discuss their line of interesting, vulgar and epic tee shirts.

01:45 Who is Paul and what Leitner-Wise is.
03:15 The most epic Mission Statement ever written.
06:00 How they handle negative responses
07:25 How to handle problem customers...the Leitner-Wise way.
08:15 What product is Leitner-Wise really known for.
11:00 Paul's creative design process.
12:30 How one acquires a nickname like "Maverick" or "Outlaw"
15:30 The story behind "Our Business is Death and Business is Good"
22:00 Why customizing your gun is so trendy.
24:40 Paul's favorite memory while working in this industry.
27:00 What's new for 2016 - a modular handgun a .308 rifle and more.

Leitner-Wise.com

Ep 137 Interview with Patrick Flanigan, Turkey Hunting and Hilariously Random Subjects

Show notes: http://wwocz.net/ep121

One of the most random episodes I've ever recorded, Patrick Flanigan stops by to chat about what's going on with the Xtreme Team, the Spray & Pray Tour and what the future holds for him.

And then we reminisce about turkey hunting, plan my 40th birthday in Hawaii and head down about a dozen random rabbit holes.

It's pretty amusing…

05:30 What kind of hunting Patrick enjoys | 

08:11 The biggest difference hunting Oshkosh, WI vs Black Hills, SD | 

11:10 How he got involved in extreme shooting in the first place. | 

12:50 9 Time World Record - what they all are. | 

15:00 Guinness World Record for Drumming | 

17:45 Our musical tastes | 

18:35 Deer Hunting season wrap up | 

21:00 Mule deer hunting in SD and scheduling woes | 

23:00 SD Trespassers and how he deals with them | 

23:45 Spray & Pray Tour (Patrick's mentored show) | 

27:45 Hawaiian epicness for Carrie's 40th birthday | 

29:15 Patrick's top 3 tips for new shooters | 

30:15 A little motivation for the listeners | 

32:55 Did you know Patrick has three daughters? A blond, a red head and a brunette! | 

34:55 Blooper - Patrick's most embarrassing (but funny) blooper. | 

39:05 Patrick's most favorite memory of being in the business. | 

44:25 Dealing with haters and womanizing in the industry | 

50:05 A saturated market - how to stand out | 

56:30 Motivational speaking gigs | 

57:18 What's up for 2016 | 

1:00:25 Live in the moment and the obligatory Machine Head reference | 

1:02:00 Can there be a National Turn Your Phone Off Day??? | 

1:02:45 New Year's Resolutions, and why making sure your social media facts are correct. | 

1:06:00 Back to talking about Deadwood and the South Dakota turkey hunt. | 

1:03:45 Mike Magrew shout-out | 

1:07:00 His website  and how to get a hold of Patrick if you have any questions.

"HuntFishTravel 136 - Food Plots with Horny Buck Seed Co" Doug Kostreva stops by to explain how the company got its name, considerations for planting a food plot, how to hunt over one and then he goes on a rant as epic as any I've ever gone on.

1:40 Horny Buck Seed back story
5:35 How Doug handled some bullying that occurred with his children.
10:10 What types of food plots can you plant? Food Plot or Shot Plot?
15:00 Where to get a soil testing kit.
17:00 Why cutting corners should be avoided.
20:00 What you should be considering for your spring food plots now, in winter.
23:00 Is there such a thing as a "Winter Food plot"?
25:00 Recommendations for hunting over an established food plot.
28:00 How Horny Buck Seed got its name.
37:00 Chris Brackett Shout Out.
40:00 What's on the horizon for Horny Buck Seed.
44:00 A hunter vs hunter rant "kill what you want and stop being a jerk".
54:00 Contact info for Horny Buck Seed.

Check out http://hornybuckseed.com for more information.

"HuntFishTravel 135 - Success in Michigan and Hunting Illinois with Sharkey Outfitters"

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Brandon Hammonds of the Take Aim Outdoors Podcast joins me as a special co-host this week.

We're talking to Rob Sharkey of Sharkey Outfitters about hunting Illinois with his unique almost DIY style outfit.

01:15 Brandon tells us the story about his Michigan buck.

02:50 Non Resident MI Tag Increase

04:15 Sharkey Outfitters

05:30 DIY and Outfitting crossover

07:30 Why consider IL for whitetails

08:00 Nightmare tales from an Outfitter

10:45 Travel Logistics

11:30 Haunted Hunting Lodge!!

14:00 Non Resident tag costs

14:45 Favorite B&B - Shallowbrook

15:30 Carrie's shotgun season hunt

25:30 Final tips for incoming hunters.

26:30 Where to find Sharkey Outfitters

Find us at:

• HuntFishTravel.net
• Podbros.com
• SharkeyOutfitters.com

Gator Hunting in Mississippi.

This week I'm joined by Ed Geppert and Dave Jackson, we're talking about how an Illinois boy got involved with with gator hunting down in Mississippi, how a non resident can hunt them, tactics for hunting and securing them, how to tell if it's a male or female and of course...shenanigans.