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Welcome to the Mobile Venatic podcast, presented by Trophyline. We are back in the studio on today’s podcast with hosts Robert and Weston. In this episode, we are breaking down Weston’s 2024 public land Indiana giant that he shot in “the hell hole.” We talk about the hunt, the strategy, and everything that led up to Weston filling a tag. We discuss:

• The potential for early burnout from overextending in the early season

• Balancing family time and hunting

• Strategy differences between early and late-season hunting

• The hell hole

• Decision-making in public land big timber

• Adapting and learning from past experiences to improve future hunts

• The challenges and limitations of relying on trail cameras

• Getting back where no one else goes

• Having a shooter under 70 yards multiple times with a bow

• Rattling in multiple shooters

• The role of thermals in hill country

• Setting up for a “just off” wind

• Having your target buck bedded at 60 yards for an hour

• Getting the shot on camera vs staying still

• Letting emotions fly during the recovery

• Shooting a mid-160’s typical on public

• Embrace the suck

• Packing out vs dragging

And so much more!

Welcome to the Mobile Venatic podcast, presented by Trophyline. We are back in the studio on today’s podcast with hosts Robert and Weston. In this episode, we are talking with one of our own here at Trophyline, Brandon Speziale. Brandon shot a giant public land buck in New York this year and we are breaking down the hunt, the strategy, and everything that led up to Brandon filling a tag. We discuss: Recapping our seasons so far Maryland to Montana, with quite a few states in between Sika deer hunting on the East Coast Success in Michigan Finding which acorn flat the bucks are using The Hell Hole Diving into public land hunting for the first time Using turkey season to scout public The first shooter shows up Switching gears mid-season Getting in 2 hours before daylight Learning how to beat the crowd Patience, observation, and careful movement Getting out of the tree to put a stalk on a bedded buck Using the wind to get in close Shooting a 148” buck on the ground Public vs. Private Using the terrain to your advantage Trusting your setup without burning out

Welcome to the Mobile Venatic podcast, presented by Trophyline. We are back in the studio on today’s podcast with hosts Robert and Weston. In this episode, we deep dive into saddle hunting accessories, mods, and upgrades that will make your life 10 times easier when saddle hunting. These are the immediate gear mods, and purchases you might want to make that could overall make your saddle hunting system, hunt way quieter, smoother, faster, and overall make you a more efficient hunter. We discuss:

• Making your saddle hunting system efficient, personalized, and upgraded with aftermarket modifications

• Emphasizing mechanical ascenders like the Ropeman for improved performance

• Accessories and modifications to enhance comfort and efficiency

• The benefits of a backband

• The Saddle Comfort Kit and Saddle Upgrade Kit

• Our experiences with daisy chains for sticks and platforms

• Genesis 3D Printing

• The benefits of the HPE (Hip Pinch Eliminator) for increased comfort during saddle hunting

• The Stick Stack Stow System

• The Versa Hanger concept

• The Amsteel Guy

• The benefits of using amsteel

• Aiders and their place in saddle hunting

• Going metal free

• Innovating the Outdoors

• Bow and gear hangers

• Making a fail-safe gear hanger

We are back in the studio on today’s podcast with hosts Robert and Weston. In this episode, we deep dive into everything gear for saddle hunting from the sticks and platforms to entire saddle systems and packs specifically made for saddle hunting. We discuss: The essential gear needed for beginners in saddle hunting Choices cater to individual needs The importance of comfort in choosing a saddle The differences and advantages of various saddle kits The importance of weight distribution and accessibility with pouches and ropes Personal preferences should never overshadow safety standards Choosing the right hunting platform The balance between minimalist and larger platforms The benefits and drawbacks of various platform sizes/styles Stacking methods, packability, and the evolution of stick designs Weight vs cost for sticks Choosing the right packs for saddle hunting The benefits of specialized packs designed for saddle hunter Why should you go with complete saddle hunting kits The balance between minimalism and carrying everything you might need A system designed to match hunters with the ideal pack, saddle, sticks, and platform And so much more!

Welcome to the Mobile Venatic podcast, presented by Trophyline. On today’s podcast, we are back in the studio with hosts Robert and Weston talking with Nick Betts, Trophyline’s Senior Director of Operations. This episode, along with the 2 episodes that will follow, will be the start of a deep dive into everything saddle hunting from the fundamental beginnings to advanced usage and strategies for saddle hunting. We discuss: Introducing new listeners to saddle hunting The basics of saddle hunting The benefits and potential drawbacks The necessary gear for beginners The safety aspects of saddle hunting compared to traditional tree stands The importance of carrying communication devices for emergencies The system's reliability and ease of self-rescue The comfort and stealth benefits of being able to face the tree Transitioning to saddle hunting enhances mobility and stealth in the woods Maintaining a minimal silhouette and using the tree as cover Minimal movement is key The different seating options available to saddle hunters Accessories that enhance the experience Shooting from a saddle Essential Gear for Saddle Hunting The benefits and mindset shifts associated with mobile and saddle hunting The lightweight advantages of modern gear The significance of not waiting until the last minute to try out new gear And so much more!

Welcome to the Mobile Venatic podcast, presented by Trophyline. In this podcast, we will dive into mobile hunting, covering everything from tactics and strategies to wild stories and successes. We will be interviewing mobile hunting experts from all corners of the industry to bring you engaging episodes each week to make you a better mobile hunter. We discuss:

• The origins of The Mobile Venatic

• Shifting to mobile hunting

• The role of gear in mobile hunting

• Learning through trial and error

• The role of a Positive mindset

• Importance of seizing opportunity

• Making moves to capitalize

• Attention to detail

• Importance of early season

• Early season strategy for success

• Diverse food sources and which ones to key in on

And so much more!

Welcome to the Mobile Venatic podcast, presented by Trophyline. On today’s podcast, we sit down with Hunter Hogan. Hunter is a pro-3D shooter for Matthews and a certified killer when it comes to big public land bucks. He is a master when it comes to scouting and the proof is on his wall. We discuss:

• E-scouting hill country

• Summer scouting on public

• Identifying which white oak flats to hunt

• Killing bucks on the red moon

• Using observation sits to scout

• Deer don’t follow our rules

• Patterning a buck vs patterning a property

• Make a plan and follow it

• Beans vs corn and where to intercept deer

• Prioritizing effective scouting over generalized hunting

• Speed scouting on limited time

• E-scouting for weekend warriors

• The Painting Public podcast

And so much more!