Okayest Hunter ® – Details, episodes & analysis

Greg Tubbs is back in studio! We dive right into the chaos of Foam Fest 2024, where apparently, three bows met their unfortunate demise! From near-misses to unexpected bow mishaps, we recount the highlights and memories from the event. We’re not out here trying to break bows, but hey, it’s better to work out the kinks at Foam Fest than from a treestand! With Eric, Derek, and Greg in the studio, you know it’s going to be a wild ride. We talk about the event’s great turnout, awesome giveaways, and, of course, some classic hunt camp banter. Tune in for a dose of Midwest camaraderie, okay jokes, and the usual shenanigans as we chop it up with Tyler Webster from the Birds, Booze, and Buds podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we talk to Jeff Doyle, a renowned buck tracker from the Northeast. Jeff has an awesome YouTube channel and tracking series called “Tracking 200” that focuses on using snow and a hunter’s wits and knowledge to follow bucks and kill them in an intense moment. Jeff talks about his upbringing in hunting with his dad and how he really began to sprawl out and learn as he moved from his beginning hunting areas. We discuss some tracking stories and how sometimes getting caught up on the “hot area” can be a bit silly and good bucks can live anywhere. Jeff dives into some great stories in which calling and pretending to be another buck have helped him get the big bucks standing in the tracks to come a little closer. Jeff highlights an awesome story from this past season with his father in which intuition and past experiences helped put in the perfect spot at the perfect time and get it all on video in “The Perfect Tracking Day” which will hit YouTube later this fall. 📺 https://www.youtube.com/@jeff_doyle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Okayest Hunter podcast, the crew welcomes Matt Morris, an amateur boyer and avid traditional bow hunter. They start by introducing Matt and his unique hobby of making traditional bows, known as bowery, and delve into his background. Matt shares his journey from hunting with a compound bow to embracing traditional archery. He describes the appeal of crafting his own bows, saying, "I wanted to simplify some things. If you start at the bare bottom of a very basic stick that shoots other sticks." Matt, a Marine Corps veteran with a background in government and aerospace, explains how his transition from a high-pressure job to the private sector led him to traditional bow making. He emphasizes the importance of action and hands-on learning, comparing it to his wife's experience in the workplace. Matt recalls how his friend Zach Hason, podcast host of the Okayest Trapper podcast, led him to make a bow for Zach, who, much to Matt's chagrin, still doesn't use it. The conversation shifts to Matt's passion for traditional archery and the meticulous process of crafting bows. He discusses the different types of wood used, the detailed work involved, and the satisfaction of creating something functional and beautiful. The episode concludes with Matt's excitement for his upcoming hunting trips, including a bear hunt in Manitoba and a blacktail hunt in Kodiak. Eric and Derek express their admiration for Matt's dedication and craftsmanship, highlighting the importance of preserving these traditional skills in today's fast-paced world. Check out the Bowyer podcast on the Okayest Podcast Network: https://www.okayesthunter.com/pages/bowyer-podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a 2022 world, we now have artificial Intelligence at our fingertips when it comes to imperial scientific data to help inform when and how to hunt the rut, with Spartan Forge, the leader in deer movement predictably and high-resolution mapping application. Bill Thompson, Founder, and CEO of Spartan Forge provides us an update on what's new with their one-of-a-kind deer hunting app. Also, he helps inform us how we, as whitetail deer hunters, can leverage the technology of the Spartan Forge app to make some key decisions during the whitetail rut! Check out our friends: Spartan Forge - https://www.spartanforge.ai/ use code: OHP for 20% off!  Log time listening to our podcast over at GoWild - https://timetogowild.com/ - get $10 for just signing up, use CODE OHP for 10% off, and follow Okayest Hunter!  Vector Arrows: https://vectorcustomshop.com/ - CODE OHP for 10% Off  Latitude Outdoors: https://www.latitudeoutdoors.com/ - CODE OHP for 20% Off Accessories  Share your Okayest Hunter stories with us! https://www.okayesthunter.com/pages/okayest-hunter-moments Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

By the end of this episode, you'll feel enlightened and rugged as we traverse into the wide open wilderness of the Alaskan mountain range with Caleb Stillions, who shares the story of his Dall Sheep hunt and the life lessons learned from such an extreme hunt. We had Caleb on our show earlier this year as he talked about his journey into becoming an Alaskan hunting guide for big game animals. This episode goes a bit deeper, and if you liked the first episode with Caleb, we have to think you'll like this one, too! Check out our friends: Spartan Forge - https://www.spartanforge.ai/ use code: OHP for 20% off!  Log time listening to our podcast over at GoWild - https://timetogowild.com/ - get $10 for just signing up, use CODE OHP for 10% off, and follow Okayest Hunter!  Vector Arrows: https://vectorcustomshop.com/ - CODE OHP for 10% Off  Latitude Outdoors: https://www.latitudeoutdoors.com/ - CODE OHP for 20% Off Accessories  Share your Okayest Hunter stories with us! https://www.okayesthunter.com/pages/okayest-hunter-moments Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There are a lot of ways to configure a mobile hunting setup. Whether it's a hang-on stand, a climber stand, or a saddle and saddle platform, you have to find what works for you and the areas you hunt. It's not for everyone, but if you're willing to try it out, you can have some significant advantages. Brayden heads up growth at GoWild and sees dozens of configurations from their community of hunters that tag the specific gear, brands, and products that make up their hunting setup, so he's seen a lot of options. We hear what his setup looks like, some of Eric's relics, his current setup, and Derek's setup. From there, we get to hear how Brayden tagged his first public land archery buck out of a saddle, it's a great story! If you love the show, follow our partners in the links below and leave us a rating or review wherever you tune into the show! Cheers, and good luck this season! Check out our friends: Spartan Forge - https://www.spartanforge.ai/ use code: OHP for 20% off!  Log time listening to our podcast over at GoWild - https://timetogowild.com/ - get $10 for just signing up, use CODE OHP for 10% off, and follow Okayest Hunter!  Vector Arrows: https://vectorcustomshop.com/ - CODE OHP for 10% Off  Latitude Outdoors: https://www.latitudeoutdoors.com/ - CODE OHP for 20% Off Accessories  Share your Okayest Hunter stories with us! https://www.okayesthunter.com/pages/okayest-hunter-moments  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg and Eric chat with Alex Chop, one of the Co-Founders of Latitude Outdoors. We get to hear some new announcements firsthand on the show. We also got to learn about Latitude's history and where they're at today regarding product development and what coming down the pike for later this year. Additionally, Alex shares some hunt camp stories from their Nebraska hunt and one of the other Co-Founder, Kevins' successful hunts in Northern Michigan. We fielded some questions in the live broadcast comments from listeners and overall had a great time talking saddle hunting gear! Check out our friends: Spartan Forge - https://www.spartanforge.ai/ use code: OHP for 20% off!  Log time listening to our podcast over at GoWild - https://timetogowild.com/ - get $10 for just signing up, use CODE OHP for 10% off, and follow Okayest Hunter!  Vector Arrows: https://vectorcustomshop.com/ - CODE OHP for 10% Off  Latitude Outdoors: https://www.latitudeoutdoors.com/ - CODE OHP for 20% Off Accessories \ Share your Okayest Hunter stories with us! https://www.okayesthunter.com/pages/okayest-hunter-moments Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Derek and Tyler share their hunting stories over the weekend, where both of them filled a doe tag and had some of the most memorable hunts of their lives! Greg and Eric put the time in the deer woods, too. They aren't on the mark regarding where they need to be yet. The fellas dove into a few tactics and things to consider when hunting cold fronts and hot sign in terms of what to look for and how to set up on it. Since Eric is out of town this week, we recorded this week's episode on Sunday, October 9th, and we'll be back in the studio on Tuesday, October 18th. Thanks for tuning in, and good luck in the deer woods! Check out our friends: Spartan Forge - https://www.spartanforge.ai/ use code: OHP for 20% off!  Log time listening to our podcast over at GoWild - https://timetogowild.com/ - get $10 for just signing up, use CODE OHP for 10% off, and follow Okayest Hunter!  Vector Arrows: https://vectorcustomshop.com/ - CODE OHP for 10% Off  Latitude Outdoors: https://www.latitudeoutdoors.com/ - CODE OHP for 20% Off Accessories \ Share your Okayest Hunter stories with us! https://www.okayesthunter.com/pages/okayest-hunter-moments Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hunting has its challenges. It can be physically, mentally, emotionally, and relationally demanding, but it seems worth every minute! This is the time of year that buck fever starts to set in and take hold. If you know what we're talking about, this is a great episode you'll surely relate to! We took a few calls from hunters around the US and learned a few things about how car accidents and other injuries can affect a buck's antler growth and velvet retention.  Check out our friends: Spartan Forge - https://www.spartanforge.ai/ use code: OHP for 20% off!  Log time listening to our podcast over at GoWild - https://timetogowild.com/ - get $10 for just signing up, use CODE OHP for 10% off, and follow Okayest Hunter!  Vector Arrows: https://vectorcustomshop.com/ - CODE OHP for 10% Off  Latitude Outdoors: https://www.latitudeoutdoors.com/ - CODE OHP for 20% Off Accessories  \Share your Okayest Hunter stories with us! https://www.okayesthunter.com/pages/okayest-hunter-moments Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever wondered what goes into starting an outdoor or hunting brand and selling merchandise from your website? This week, Eric chats with Local Outdoors, a Michigan brand that's heavily focused on promoting local conservation and selling lifestyle apparel to outdoorsmen, women, and anglers. Everything from accounting, getting an LLC, trademark, fulfillment, customer service, and running ads is discussed as well as how both Okayest Hunter and Local Outdoors supports local conservation! Check out our friends: Spartan Forge - https://www.spartanforge.ai/ use code: OHP for 20% off! Log time listening to our podcast over at GoWild - https://timetogowild.com/ - get $10 for just signing up, use CODE OHP for 10% off, and follow Okayest Hunter! Vector Arrows: https://vectorcustomshop.com/ - CODE OHP for 10% Off Latitude Outdoors: https://www.latitudeoutdoors.com/ - CODE OHP for 20% Off Accessories Share your Okayest Hunter stories with us! https://www.okayesthunter.com/pages/okayest-hunter-moments Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices