In this episode, Brett Amundsen stops by to discuss various aspects of goose hunting, particularly in relation to changing weather conditions and their impact on hunting tactics. We delve into the importance of scouting and adapting to wet conditions, as well as the transition from old hunting dogs to new ones. We chat about the role of AGLOW in supporting outdoor writers and the significance of networking within the outdoor industry. And we emphasize the value of relationships and the benefits of being part of a community like AGLOW, especially during conferences where members can learn and connect with one another.

00:00  Catching up
03:09  Goose Hunting Tactics in Wet Conditions
06:14  The Impact of Weather on Hunting Seasons
09:00  Transitioning from Old to New Hunting Dogs
11:47  The Role of AGLOW in Outdoor Writing
27:09  Networking and Relationship Building in the Outdoor Industry
35:00  The Value of AGLOW Membership and Conferences

• fishhuntforever.com
• BretAmundson.com
• Association of Great Lakes Outdoor Writers (AGLOW)
• Association of Great Lakes Outdoor Writers (AGLOW) Conference

It was March 22, 2017 when I last interviewed Jana for episode 179 about her Alaska Moose Hunt, I can’t believe it’s been that long!

Jana Waller joins me in the virtual studio from her new home in Utah – we chat about her show Skullbound Chronicles, and how she’s making the shift from traditional network tv to an all-digital platform on Carbon TV.

She shares the harrowing story of her goat hunt and how she scored a coveted conservation tag, she reveals a moment of panic and overcoming her fear of heights, and she tells us why this 17 day hunt became one of her all time favorites.

We then move on, and she shares her #1 tip for someone looking to break into the outdoor industry, and then we talk about social media trolls. And of course how NOT to feed the trolls.

Jana then talks about a social media tip she got from her good friend Melissa Bachman about why you shouldn’t report the troll accounts.

And she goes on to tell us about hunts she’s been able to take veterans on and how they’ve really touched her heart.

And finally, we promised to not allow 7 years to pass before the next interview!

Links:

• Skull Bound Chronicles on Carbon TV
• HuntFishTravel Episode 179 – Jana Waller

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Erin Larson is a Minnesota native, Stevens Point graduate and Wisconsin DNR Deer Herd Specialist.

I had so many questions about CWD, and she happily answered all of them.

From how to identify a sick deer on the fly, what to do with the carcass if you want to get it tested but still want to get the head mounted, how long it takes for test results to come back and the process of testing samples.

A fascinating interview about a topic that has become a well known subject for every deer hunter.

Links:

• • WI DNR CWD Info

 
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This week we're joined by Trent Marsh and we are chatting about the Spring Cast & Blast turkey hunt in Kansas put on by the Association of Great Lakes Outdoor Writers.

Accommodations and restaurants. Army Ammunition Plant safety brief, Wednesday and Thursday hunt. Carrie's crazy solo hunt.

#SharkWeek Special Episode - Shark Fishing in Massachusetts (where Jaws was filmed!!) with Captain Greg Sears of Mass Bay Charters.

• Shark Week
• Mass Bay Charters

Belize - Fishing and Vacationing with Luxurious Fishing Vacations

Ever thought about heading somewhere with a beach to do some fishing?

Or maybe you're looking for a place to complete your Salt Water Fly Fishing Grand Slam (Bonefish, Tarpon and Permit).

Lisa Montgomery is an expert in fishing destinations for all budgets, but we're talking to her this week specifically about Belize, the country itself, vacationing and of course fishing.

• Luxurious Fishing Vacations
• Belcampo, Punta Gorda, Belize
• Fishing Packages

Have you ever spent 15 hours completely lost in a dark canyon with no GPS, water or shelter? Well Carrie has and she’s telling the story from start to finish. Joined as always by Rachel Fontaine the conversation revolves around the mule deer hunt, the excitement, the let downs and of course the take-aways.

Special guest co-host Trent Marsh adds his humor and unique outlook on life to the conversation.

If you’d like to read the two part story you can read it on the wwocz.net website.

Rated “Explicit” for some language.

3:35 AGLOW Conference

6:15 oops technical hiccup

6:30 SD hunt

45:00 optics considerations

Sturgeon spearing media event.

Britney Starr owner of Starr & Bodill African Safaris.

Brief overview of why I started the Wild World of CarrieZ podcast, a bit of background and what you can expect from the show going forward.

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Listen in to this hilarious episode, Pat is a very entertaining guy who is involved in just about everything outdoors.

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Jonny, a fellow Wisconsinite is on the show talking about bass fishing, we joke about sight fishing for bass on the spawn beds, he shares some of his favorite lakes in Wisconsin to go bass fishing, highlighting Door County and the Minocqua area.

Then we go down the turkey hunting rabbit hole.

We chat about Drop ‘em Outdoors, where it came from and how it got started.

Listen in to see where they aim to be in the next 5 to 10 years – the answer will surprise you!

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Links:

• Website
• Facebook
• Instagram
• TikTok

 
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Brandon Sislo of Angling Adventures stops by to talk about fishing Isle Royale National Park, a remote island wilderness in the middle of Lake Superior that is an angler's paradise that is accessibly by boat or plane.

Brandon explains how fishing the island's many coves, bays, channels, and reefs by all-inclusive food and lodging charter boat is the best way to experience it, and he's ready to take you.

Links:

• Website
• Facebook Page

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Raylene stops by to tell us where the company name came from, and the history of her heritage.

We chat about how 10 years ago there were very few outdoor clothing lines for women, and now there are several. I ask her why she and her co-founder jumped into the fray and what makes their company stand out.

I ask why they chose True Timber was the choice for the pattern.

She explains what a Pacific Hybrid Deer is exactly, where they're found and how hard they are to hunt. She explains the draw process, and why she loves hunting this particular species.

Links:

• Website
• Facebook

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Mike is a Professor of Genetics and has written several books, the first 4 were more of the scientific nature, but the last book is a story driven by passion as a biologist, conservationist, mostly as a hunter and fueled by a non-hunter mentality.  It covers ecosystem restoration and human community improvement

Mike shares a ton of facts about Mozambique and its 1 ½ million acres that have been restored with the help of the people and outsiders to a middle-class level. It is historically heaven on earth for big games hunters.

In the 1950's hunters and then civil war through 92 shut down tourist/hunters along with travelers.  It’s a safe area now, especially the Southern portion.  Crime is safer than in Atlanta, Georgia.

He shares how anti-poaching movement in the area helped and reminds us that Malaria shots are still needed as a visitor.

He discusses how the next book will be more on a global viewing of hunting dollar helping hospitals, community development and the wild game protein feeds the people. 

Mike’s book has received positive feedback and has encouraged him to write more books.  Even a member of PETA remarked, they did not realize how much funding went back into the ecosystem renewal via hunting.

Links:

• Website
• Facebook
• Buy the Book Here

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Dan stops by to chat about his experiences hunting in Africa. I'm candid and honest with him regarding the fact that I've never had a real draw to Africa. We chat about safety concerns, taxidermy and touch briefly on costs.

Listen in to Part 1 of this 2 part episode!

• Wintershoeksafaris.com
• Wintershoek Safaris

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Dan stops by to chat about his experiences hunting in Africa. I'm candid and honest with him regarding the fact that I've never had a real draw to Africa. We chat about safety concerns, taxidermy and touch briefly on costs.

Listen in to Part 1 of this 2 part episode!

• Wintershoeksafaris.com
• Wintershoek Safaris

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This week, I'm sitting down with Eric Clark of the Okayest Hunter, we both had a booth at the Open Season Sportsman’s Expo.

We talk about everything he's got going on, and then we discuss the show and if we felt we had a successful experience.

We talk about how the show used to be the Deer & Turkey Expo, and Eric shares how the biggest marketing tactic for the show was discovered on Sunday and will be used in the future!

Links

• Open Season Sportsman’s Expo
• Okayest Hunter
• Okayest Hunter Website

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Adam was interviewed on “Okayest Fisher” podcast going to be at the Open Season Sportsman’s Expo at the Kalahari.

We chat about my 3 state ice fishing trip last year, and about my Lake of the Woods trip this past January.

Free to Prowl Outdoors’s mission is to inspire hunting and fishing. He talks about how he spent two and a half weeks living in his truck fishing all over Canada, and how his explanation to the border patrol was a bit dicey. Plus he explains how he kept warm sleeping in the back of his truck.

We talk about his connections to a resort in Thunder Bay. He talks about how much a non-resident license costs, daily possessions and baits that were successful.

Then we talk about what we both have coming up this year.

Links:

• Free to Prowl Facebook Page
• Free to Prowl Website
• Open Season Sportsman's Expo
• Okayest Fisher Ep 3

In this 15 minute solocast I share my experience at the Wounded Warriors United Wisconsin Warriors on the Water Event in Oshkosh, Wisconsin over the weekend, and then I share my thoughts on a few organizations that put on veterans hunting and fishing trips.

And my biggest regret with discovering these organizations.

Links:

• Wounded Warriors United Wisconsin 
• Take a Vet Fishing
• Ultimate Veteran Adventures
• Hometown Hero Outdoors

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Jordan Christensen from The Draw stops by for an EXTRA long episode. Normally I’d break this apart into 2 or 3 parts to keep the under 30-minute algorithm happy, but the information imparted was so intertwined there was no way I could break it apart. So go work out for an hour and a half, head up to ice camp and listen along because this information packed episode is epic.

Jordan shares his rise in the outdoor industry, and his journey from outfitter to taxidermist to hunting consultant for Cabelas.

We talk about permit draws and lotteries and how he helps other hunters navigate the process via The Draw.

One of the states and species we highlighted in depth was Elk hunting in New Mexico, he explains the difference between a $750 DIY OTC draw tag vs the $10,000 available landowner tags. And which one is right for you.

He talks about what Guided Pools even are and how it works.

Then we chat about how We are the Draw service works and the costs you incur by using them. (which is surprisingly low.)

We talk about drawing tags, cost of, odds and probably a ton of informational tidbits I’m forgetting about several states and species.

And in the end I ask him, “I have no idea what I want to hunt or where, what do you recommend?” And his answer surprised me. The state and specie(s) suggested were extremely doable.

Share this on social media with the answer to that question, tag the HuntFishTravel Podcast in it for a chance to win a free HFT tee shirt on April 15th!

Links:

• The Draw Website
• The Draw Facebook
• The Draw Instagram

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A representative from Spypoint joins me on this week’s episode, we talk about the new SpyPoint Flex that they debuted last summer. I’ve been playing with them on my deer hunting lease and I have a bunch of questions. I don’t hold back in expressing some minor frustrations not unique to the company, but to trail cameras in general.

He takes the time to break down the most common issues with using a trail camera, specifically SpyPoint and how to fix them.

Questions such as: “I change the batteries, and now it’s not sending photos”, “do SD cards in a cellular trail camera get full, or do the transmitted images get deleted once they are sent”, “for the Flex, I requested the HD version, but there is a problem, and it’s unavailable”, “why are my trail camera photos crappy or blurry compared to all these photos other people post”, “should I just go buy rechargeable batteries since it seems like all I do is change them out”, “my cellphone has 5G in the spot my camera is, but the camera isn’t sending – what’s the deal”, “how often should I even be going into the woods to check/fix/battery the cameras”?

Links:

• Trail Camera search on HFT Website

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Trent Marsh joins me on this week’s episode, we talk about the Ireland trip. We were on an EF Go Ahead Tour group of about 30, that visited Cork, Dublin and Galway.

We chat about how much we enjoyed the trip, the differences in the regions, group tour pros and cons, and I think you’ll be surprised at our different opinion in one of the regions.

And then we share how both fishing charters Dublin Fishing Trips and Tours and Howth Fishing, scheduled and then GHOSTED me when it was time to actually go fishing.

If you don’t want to visit Ireland after listening to us chat about it, you’re nuts.

Links:

• A Week in Ireland: Dublin, Cork & Galway with Carrie Zylka
• Ireland Photos

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On this episode, I'm interviewing Sue Tidwell, author of self-published Cries of the Savanna, whose goal as a non-hunter is to make people fall in love with Africa.

The book covers her terrifying, amazing, wonderful and scary adventure at Masimba Camp in Tanzania as a non-hunter. (She is not apposed to hunting). Tanzania is a remote area where the people welcome the hunters who give them the meat. The people never waste anything. They lack protein in their diet so they welcome the money (which goes for anti poaching) and meat the hunters supply. She explains about how hunting protects the habitat. They do not have the tools to hunt with, so they poison animals or set traps. She tells a story of brothers watching their herd who are attacked and his 2 brothers are eaten in from of him.
She also writes about Lilian a Tanzian game scout who verifies all of her information in the book to be correct.

It was a fascinating conversation about hunting Africa as well as the struggles a self-published author faces when going forward with a project like this.

Links:

• Website
• Faceboook Page
• Amazon

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In this episode I'm sharing my experiences at the Association of Great Lakes Outdoor Writers conference in Branson, MO.

Bowfishing, conference highlights, media speed dating, and of course how I coped with my "I'm so done peopling right now" attitude.

Be sure to subscribe to the YouTube Channel - I'll be posting a bunch of videos soon!

HuntFishTravel.com/YouTube

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In this all new solocast, I talk about the Ireland trip, how much fun I'm having with the Spypoint trail cameras, my new big girl boat, and our trip to Door County!

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In this episode, we're chatting with Max from True Blue Broadheads. I was surprised to find out what species you can hunt while visiting Australia.

Very surprised.

You will be, too. This is a fun episode and Max was a great guest. Plus, I'm excited about their hybrid broadhead.

Links:

• True Blue Broadheads Website
• True Blue Broadheads Instagram

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Bret shares a bit about how he chose the dogs featured in his Instagram account, we share some laughs over past trips and sturgeon spearing events. He then talks about his career and love of the outdoors.

And then we go down the rabbit hole, and now I want to go snow goose hunting.

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June 11, 2022 fellow Navy Veteran Aaron Lane and I join professional angler Mike Hucker for the Take A Vet Fishing Event on Lake Waubesa.

We discuss the event, from a guide, as well as a participant standpoint, the mission of the organization, and upcoming events.

Links:

• Take A Vet Fishing

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Tommy from Tommy's Outdoor's joins us to share some background knowledge on the species and the environment they live in.

We chat about hunting regulations and how bowhunting is not even allowed in most European countries.

Sika deer were introduced into Ireland in 1860 by Lord Powerscourt.

Listen in to learn about public land in Ireland, herd management, and hybridization.

Links:

• Tommy's Outdoors Website

The HuntFishTravel Podcast Episode #238 - Deschutes River, Oregon with Dave from the Wet Fly Swing Podcast

In this episode of the Hunt Fish Travel podcast, I had the pleasure of interviewing Dave Stewart, the host of the Wet Fly Swing podcast. We dove deep into the world of fly fishing, particularly focusing on the stunning Deschutes River in Oregon.

Dave shared fascinating insights into the Wet Fly Swing podcast, emphasizing its dedication to providing detailed information for planning unforgettable fishing trips. We also talked about the incredible diversity of fly fishing, from chasing muskies to even tackling Mako sharks!

As an expert on fly fishing in Oregon, Dave generously shared his knowledge about fishing for steelhead in the Deschutes River. We touched on the prime seasons for steelhead fishing and delved into different techniques like nymphing. Dave also highlighted the crucial importance of protecting certain areas for fish spawning and habitat restoration.

Towards the end of our conversation, Dave gave us a glimpse into his family life and their upcoming road trip to Wisconsin and South Dakota, which sounds like an amazing adventure!

To wrap things up, Dave shared a personal story about a memorable hunting and fishing trip he and his family took to the Deschutes River.

Chapters:

• 00:00 Introduction to the Wet Fly Swing podcast
• 04:20 Providing Detailed Information for Fishing Trips
• 06:40 Simplifying Fly Fishing and Guiding Listeners
• 08:04 Exploring the World of Fly Fishing,
• 11:24 Taking Episode Requests and Planning an Oahu Bone Fishing Episode Because Carrie Was Too Chicken To Get Into the Kaneohe Bay Waters
• 18:02 Fly Fishing for Muskies and Other Species
• 23:52 Protecting Fish Spawning Areas and Habitat Restoration
• 27:44 Family Road Trip: Fishing and Hunting Across the Country
• 29:39 Introduction and Setting the Stage
• 31:31 The Challenges of Hunting in Challenging Terrain
• 32:57 Carrying a Deer Out of the Mountains
• 34:23 A Memorable Trip with the Family

Links:

• The Wet Fly Swing Fly Fishing Show Podcast Website
• The Wet Fly Swing Fly Fishing Show Podcast Facebook Page

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Part 2 of a 2 part episode.

Austin Kramer is a Pro-Staff at U-Slide Bow Holder, Northeast Iowa Backwoods Outdoors and Full Service Hunt Specialist at Rolling Bones Outfitters.

Austin and I chat about preference points, something I've never had to navigate.

And then he shares some great stories.

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Part 1 of a 2 Part Episode.

Austin Kramer is a Pro-Staff at U-Slide Bow Holder, Northeast Iowa Backwoods Outdoors and Full Service Hunt Specialist at Rolling Bones Outfitters.

He stops by to chat about hunting deer in Iowa, he shares why he thinks the bucks are so big and how the Mississippi River attributes to providing safe habitat.

He shares the zone he'd suggest a person come hunt.

Listen in to see if he recommends a non-resident even come to Iowa to hunt.

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Shot Show 2022 - Advanced Shooting Analytics - A New Sniper Rifle

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Shot Show 2022 - Novagrade Universal Standard Digiscoping Adapter for Smartphones

Shot Show 2022 - SpyPoint Trail Cameras New Flex for 2022

Yvonne Brown - a woman I definitely respect for her efforts in angler retention and education stops by to chat about what she's got going on.

She talks about Ontario Women Anglers and who the members are. She explains how the "Master Angler Program works. We recorded this before COVID hit and while the event is past, the French River event was interesting to hear about so I left it in the interview.

Yvonne is a busy lady and she talks about all the events she hosts and organizes, how they always have loaner tackle and rods, and how COVID affected some of them.

Then she shares how she got into fishing and how she caught the bug early and what her suggestion would be if you want to fish in Ontario.

Links:

• Ontario Women Anglers Website
• Ontario Women Anglers Facebook Page
• Master Angler Program

HuntFishTravel Ep 205 - Hunting South Carolina with CJ Davis

This week we're talking about hunting South Carolina with CJ Davis, owner of Montana Decoy.

We really try to stay on track but the discussion wanders into Wisconsin deer versus Southern Deer, why the rut is in January in Alabama and why it's in November in Wisconsin, how Montana Decoy got started and what area of South Carolina you should target if you're going to be hunting there.

• Montana Decoy Website

"HuntFishTravel Episode 204 - 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!

HuntFishTravel Ep 203 - Alabama Gulf Coast Slam Fishing Tournament

On this week's episode I'm joined by Tom Steber , Director and Founder of the Alabama Gulf Coast Slam fishing tournament to talk about an exciting fishing tournament that anyone can participate in.

Here shares how the tournament came to be, costs, what the species are eligible, how everyone including those without boats can enter.
We chat about the bull shark problem and how you can take part in some night time shark fishing

If you’re in the Gulf Shores area be sure to check it out!

• Alabama Gulf Coast Slam Website
• Gulf State Park Pier – Orange Beach
• Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Tourism Website

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HuntFishTravel Ep 202 - Snowmobiling in Vilas County

On this week's episode I'm joined by Cindy L. Burzinski; the Director, Vilas County Tourism & Publicity (vilaswi.com) and Brian Scheid; Trail Boss at Sno-Eagles Snowmobile Club (snoeagles.org).

We're exploring Vilas County, Wisconsin. In 2015 I had the opportunity to go fishing in Boulder Junction and fell in love with the area.

Today we're chatting about why people should visit the area, with lakes and forest every way you turn.

There are 600+ miles of snowmobile trails, at least 100 miles get groomed every day by the local snowmobile clubs.

What a snowmobile club is and why you should consider joining one.

What the economic impact is to an area like Vila county when the snow comes late in the season.

Snowmobile safety tips including lake crossings and how to let emergency services know your exact location using their app.

And then we explore the free "Map It Vilas County" app. A wonderful tool to help not only snowmobilers but anyone into the outdoors.

• Vilas County
• Sno-Eagles Snowmobile Club
• HuntFishTravel Episode 107 - Boulder Junction, WI - Fishing & Vacationing at White Birch Village Resort

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In this Throwback episode of the HuntFishTravel Podcast, host Carrie Zylka interviews Gary Cornam, the marketing manager for Easton Archery. They discuss the different types of arrows and their benefits for bow hunting. They also talk about the new products for 2013, including the injection arrows and the Deep Six technology. Cornam explains the difference between hunting arrows and basic arrows, and the advantages of using a full metal jacket arrow. He emphasizes the importance of kinetic energy and accuracy in bow hunting. In this conversation, Carrie and Gary discuss the importance of arrows in archery and bowhunting. They cover topics such as flat shooting, arrow selection based on speed and kinetic energy, the design of Easton's new access traditional arrow, the physics of arrows including kinetic energy and momentum, and the importance of shot placement and penetration. They also touch on the concept of kinetic energy density and the minimum requirements for kinetic energy in relation to hunting different species. Gary emphasizes the importance of accuracy and finding the right arrow for each individual's needs.

Takeaways

Easton Archery is a leading manufacturer of arrows for bow hunting
Different types of arrows have different benefits for specific hunting situations
The injection arrows and Deep Six technology offer improved performance and accuracy
A full metal jacket arrow is recommended for hunting whitetails from a tree stand
Maximizing kinetic energy and accuracy are key factors in successful bow hunting Flat shooting arrows are designed for speed and a flatter trajectory, which is beneficial for longer shots and 3D shooting.
Arrow selection should consider a balance between speed and kinetic energy, with shot placement being the key factor for hunting success.
Easton's new access traditional arrow is designed with inspiration from Doug Easton's original arrows and offers a throwback look with modern performance.
Kinetic energy is important for driving the broadhead through the target, and shorter draw archers may need to focus on maximizing kinetic energy due to their lower power stroke.
Kinetic energy density, which focuses energy into a smaller diameter, can lead to increased penetration and is an important factor to consider when choosing arrows.
There are no specific minimum requirements for kinetic energy in relation to hunting legally, but a threshold of around 40 foot pounds is often recommended for big game hunting.
Accuracy and shot placement are more important than maximizing kinetic energy, and choosing the right arrow can help increase energy without sacrificing accuracy.
Easton offers a wide range of arrows for different types of archery and archers of all sizes and skill levels.

Titles

Introducing the New Products for 2013
Choosing the Right Arrows for Bow Hunting Easton: A Wide Range of Arrows for Every Archer
Introducing Easton's New Access Traditional Arrow

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Sponsorship
07:10 Advantages of the Full Metal Jacket Arrow
33:25 Understanding the Physics of Arrows
40:21 Exploring Kinetic Energy Density
47:32 The Importance of Accuracy

HuntFishTravel 201 "Drew YoungDyke and How Serious the Asian Carp Threat Truly Is"

​​Drew hails from Michigan and is no stranger to the outdoors, listen in as he explains what exactly the National Wildlife Federation is and who it represents. And then dives into how Asian Carp could destroy our fishing way of life if left unchecked.​​

Topics covered in this episode:

• Real life example of how NWF supports local hunting or fishing conservationists. (Waterfowl hunters)
• The 4 types of Asian Carp, where they came from, and what their purpose was originally.
• How they got into our lakes/rivers.
• The impact on fish species.
• Why it's imperative to keep them out of the Great Lakes.
• What the electric barriers are and the incredibly complex deterrent system the corps of engineers are looking to build.
• What we as fishermen can do to help prevent the spread of the invasive species.
• How this species of fish could affect you personally.
• How Drew got into the outdoor industry.

Links:

• National Wildlife Federation Website
• National Wildlife Federation Facebook
• National Wildlife Federation Twitter

Support the show! --> HuntFishTravel Patreon

Topics covered in this episode:

• Joel's number 1 tip for ice fishing river sloughs.
• Why man made structures are a good bet for finding pan fish under the ice.
• Should a first time ice fisherman choose a lake or a river.
• Ice fishing weed beds, how to find them and how to fish them.
• Joel's favorite place to ice fish and why he chose to focus on ice fishing as a career.

Links:

• http://www.joelnelsonoutdoors.com/
• https://www.instagram.com/joelnelsonoutdoors/
• https://www.facebook.com/joelnelsonoutdoors

HuntFishTravel Ep 199 - Whitetails in Nebraska with Erin Diegel of Huntress View

• How they landed the 16,000 acre property they hunted.
  Costs to hunt in Nebraska.
• How the Nebraska Ladies Hunt came about.
• Erin has only been hunting for 5 years, she was a vegetarian who was never exposed to hunting or shooting, how her boyfriend exposed her to the outdoor culture.
• How being a golf professional has helped her be a better archer.
• How she became a writer.

• Facebook
• Instagram
• Huntress View Facebook

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"Salmon Facts and Your Dollars at Work in Wisconsin with Cory Yarmuth Pt 2"

Topics covered in this episode:

• WI license requirements and where the dollars from the stamps go.
• Different salmon species in Lake Michigan
• Stocking science
• Why wind directions and water temps throughout the year plays a part in catching fish. But why hours of available light is much more important.
• The one day in October Cory thinks is the day you can’t miss.

Links:

• http://legend-outdoors.com/
• https://www.facebook.com/cory.yarmuth
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/legendoutdoors/

"Fall Salmon Fishing in Wisconsin with Cory Yarmuth Part 1"

Topics covered in this episode:

• Complete rod and reel setups for fall salmon fishing.
• Why salmon strike a lure.
• Why salmon “eat” spawn.
• If he recommends using glow lures or not and why they may not be as effective as you may think.
• Explains why you should be ready when you see someone else catch one.
• What depth should you fish?
• What hook to use in order to keep from losing fish.
• Bait color suggestions.
• Why you should skip live bait in the fall.
• Why you may catch trout instead of salmon.

Links:

• http://legend-outdoors.com/
• https://www.facebook.com/cory.yarmuth
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/legendoutdoors/

Costa Rica is on my radar, lots of family and friends have visited the destination for vacation and fishing trips. Lisa stops by to chat about her favorite topic – fishing!

Costa Rica has become an inexpensive tourist hotspot, it’s safe, is eco-friendly, the government is very stable, they take US dollars, the accommodations and food are top notch, and the fishing is out of this world. I personal think the Tourism Bureau has done a top-notch job getting the word out.

Lisa provides fishing trip for a VERY reasonable cost depending on what experience you’re looking for.

She explains how depending on the budget, she can accommodate you. She provides trips on the pacific side, because the fishing is better and the pirates are scarce. Yes I said pirates!

Notes of Interest:

• Southwest now services Costa Rica
• US currency is accepted
• Tips are included in the check
• The country has 4 species of monkeys, 11 species of big cats and tons of birds, so there are lots of natural resources to enjoy.
• Fishing License costs $13.00 and is generally included in the charter fee.
• Decide which species you want to fish before you plan your trip.
• Summer (aka not rainy season): December-March is when you should go to catch the Marlin, Mahi Mahi etc.
• Winter (aka rainy season): May-November is when you should go to catch rooster fish, pompano etc. Good for whale watching, birthing happens and the moms teach the babies and the cost is lower so great for family vacations
• Inshore Fishing: Grouper, Snapper, Snook, Rooster Fish, jack, pompano
• Inshore is advantageous because the rain washes all the nutrients down out of the mountains. And the storms create rough water so you want to stay closer to shore.
• Offshore Fishing: Blue and Black Marlin, Wahoo, Tuna, Sailfish

Contact info:

Lisa Montgomery

855-711-7773

LuxuriousFishingVacations.com

Episode 104 – Fishing and Vacationing in Belize

Episode 125 - Kodiak Island in Alaska

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SharkWeek in Ireland with Tommy's Outdoors

This week's episode is the annual SharkWeek episode I look forward to all year long.

The host of Tommy's Outdoors is one cool dude, he's chatting with us from across the pond about his show, sharks, conservation efforts and how you can get involved to save these magnificent creatures!

• Tommy's Outdoors Website

192 - My GPS died on me....again.

It's my first full day in South Dakota. It rained on me for most of the day but I think I found a great spot for the morning.

Hope I remember where the heck it is since I wasn't able to mark it on my Garmin...