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| Insight For Alaska | 29 Aug 2024 | 01:16:52 | |
In this conversation, the guys talk all about Alaska and what can be expected on the upcoming hunt. Daniel shares all about his experiences growing up and chasing a variety of big game animals from the hills to the marshes. Daniel also shares insight on different strategies for hunting moose caribou and a number of other animals depending on the rut and timing within the season. Dan inquires about calling strategies, location and asks if his expectations are too high for their first hunt based on Daniel’s experience. Daniel tells stories of when he went in too deep on a hunt and spent 2 days packing a moose out from the backcountry. They both share about difficult packouts and how even though they are brutal they find themselves always wanting more difficult situations and adventures. Daniel looks forward to his upcoming moose hunt with his 2 girls as Dan dreams about his first experience hunting in Alaska’s interior.
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| Staying Fit For The Hunt | 22 Aug 2024 | 01:29:15 | |
In this conversation, Dan and Doug discuss their excitement for the upcoming hunting season. They talk about their first tags and the anticipation leading up to the hunts. Doug shares his experience with archery hunting and the challenges he faced before finally being successful. They also discuss the importance of being physically fit for hunting and the satisfaction of processing their own meat. Overall, the conversation highlights the passion and respect they have for hunting and the outdoors. Dan and Doug also discuss their experiences with hunting ducks and geese, as well as their plans for future hunts in Alaska and Montana. They talk about the unique method of hanging ducks and geese to enhance the flavor of the meat as well as the challenges and excitement of hunting in Alaska, including the possibility of hunting within the city limits of Fairbanks. They touch on the nutritional value of caribou and the changes in hunting regulations in Colorado. They talk about the taste of antelope meat, the importance of quickly cooling the meat and removing the hide, and the benefits of pursuing antelope. They also discuss the challenges of hunting in Montana, the need for hard work and fitness, and the physical demands of packing out an elk. They share their memorable hunting experiences and the lessons they've learned from them.
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| Gobble Gauntlet Part 1 | 30 May 2024 | 01:18:38 | |
On this episode of The Nomadic Outdoorsman, Dan talks with his cousin Sam Maedke about his growing obsession with the wild turkey. Sam grew up in the woods of Wisconsin as part of the orange army. Over the years his passions have changed from whitetail to waterfowl and now to spring gobblers. Dan and Sam discuss the transition of obsessions and Sam begins to share stories of success and tradition from his 2024 turkey season. Sam even tries to reprimand Dan for treasonous talk about turkeys.
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| Improving Your Hunting Habitat | 28 Jul 2022 | 01:14:52 | |
On this episode of The nomadic Outdoorsman Dan is joined once again by Ben Williams to talk about what we can all be doing between now and hunting season to create a better habitat and ecosystem on our hunting properties. Ben runs Ol' Tin Cup Habitat Restoration and Enhancement and works at Future Forest Properties LLC. Ol’ Tin Cup’s goal is to take your property on your budget and turn it into what you've always wanted it to be. Not only with hunters in mind but all landowners looking to maximize habitat and property for the benefit of the wildlife and overall greater ecosystem health. Creating happy land owners and more successful hunters afield is what Ben is all about. Ben works hard to help landowners get quality work done at a price they can afford. His goal is to help everyone get their property moving toward. “Healthier Habitats, Healthier Wildlife, and a More Enjoyable Outdoor Experience.” Dan and Ben discuss dozens of ways to prepare for the upcoming season that will benefit wildlife. Connect with Dan Mathews and The Nomadic Outdoorsman On GoWild, TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook Shop Dan's Podcast Gear and Hunting Gearyout Connect with Ben Williams On Instagram, TikTok, Youtube and Online Sign up for GoWild | |||
| The Best From the US and Canada | 21 Jul 2022 | 01:38:29 | |
On this episode of The nomadic Outdoorsman Dan talks with 2 fellow podcasters Sheldon Grant and Chase Dreilich from America’s top-hat about their podcast Panoramic Outdoors and their adventures chasing elk, moose and deer throughout Canada. Sheldon Grant is one of the founders of the group, and leads the way in design and marketing. Sheldon spends a lot of time literally at the drawing board! Doing Line-work for his day job, he does take advantage of his time off at his dad’s property scouting for deer. His interests include: Tequila, perk coffee, archery, hockey, campfires and music while his dislikes include snags, coyotes, wet cigars and haircuts. Chase Dreilich is also one of the founders of the group and one of the main editors of all content for their podcast, YouTube and social media. Being the family man of the group, he is often found with his partner and two kids taking in activities, or cooking up a storm in the kitchen. His likes include: big game, whiskey, cast iron, wood smoke, first frost’s while he strongly dislikes: mosquitos, whitecaps, over cooked steak and bug spray. Dan and the boys have a great time with this episode as they pair up to co-host and co-record for both podcasts. This is an episiode like you haven’t heard before. Connect with Dan Mathews and The Nomadic Outdoorsman On GoWild, TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook Shop Dan's Podcast Gear and Hunting Gear Connect with Chase, Sheldon and Panoramic Outdoors On Instagram, TikTok, Youtube and Online Sign up for GoWild | |||
| Frog Gigging Opener | 14 Jul 2022 | 00:28:51 | |
On this episode of The Nomadic Outdoorsman Dan talks to new friend and frog gigger Troy Burton and long time hunting buddy Drew Edwards about chasing big bull frogs in small ponds around Southwest Missouri. Troy recently moved from Dallas to Springfield Mo and is a lifelong hunter and fisherman. Although he grew up frog gigging he has not participated in the sport in several years. Drew and Dan frog gig together every year and chase after multiple species together all around the country. In this episode Dan, Drew and Troy try to predict how their first night of Missouri’s frog season will go as well as share stories from seasons past and some of their favorite strategies for catching these amphibious delicacies.
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| Bear, Moose and House Crushing Trees | 07 Jul 2022 | 01:24:24 | |
On this episode of The Nomadic Outdoorsman Dan talks to one of his favorite all-time guest Jim Matott about a recent bear hunt, an upcoming moose hunt and all the changes that have happened since their first conversation. Jim Matott is a life long hunter, 7th degree grandmaster, certified trainer and all around Bad A dude from upstate New York. He has been hunting and fishing since age 7 and just finished his 51st consecutive deer season hunting on the same 200 acres. Unfortunately that streak is about to change. A lot of things have changed in Jim’s life since he and Dan last spoke. Dan and Jim cover everything from trees that crush houses to chasing after the continent's largest herbivore. Jim is a wealth of information when it comes to hunting and is a guest that Dan is sure to have on again and again.
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| Send It Slam | 30 Jun 2022 | 00:45:37 | |
On this episode of The Nomadic Outdoorsman Dan talks with Brayden Ware from GoWild about his experiences in the outdoors as well as an upcoming music and archery event call Sent It Slam. Brayden is a Growth Specialist for GoWild. Although he grew up fishing, hunting had to take a backseat throughout high school and college due to his participation in baseball. Brayden has since connected with a childhood friend and fellow hunter and has fallen in love with chasing deer with his bow in his home state of Indiana. Brayden will be participating in his second season archery hunting whitetails from his saddle setup. Dan and Brayden talk about the upcoming event in Louisville Kentucky and what attendees can expect from the first Send It Slam.
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| All About Hunting Equipment | 23 Jun 2022 | 01:03:08 | |
On this episode of The nomadic Outdoorsman Dan takes an in depth look at all of his hunting equipment. From boots to optics this episode covers it all. Dan has been using a variety of hunting gear over the past 20 years in the woods. He has hunted everything from frogs to moose and has honed in on the right gear for each job along the way. He loves to share information and gear recommendations with his followers and listeners to help them be better equipped to face any hunting situation. He gets questions often about his gear of choice and this episode breaks it all down. Dan shares details about his equipment and the different situations that he uses each piece in. You can find more about his gear in the link in his social media bios as well as on his GoWild account.
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| Deer and Gear | 20 Jun 2022 | 01:19:54 | |
On this episode of The Nomadic Outdoorsman Dan talks with fellow podcast host and outdoor enthusiast Andrew Muntz. Andrew and Dan have a BS session all about chasing after whitetails and the gear they use to get the job done. Andrew is a self proclaimed run of the mill average Joe. He is a father of 2 and lives in central Ohio. Andrew didn't grow up in a hunting family, although his family didn’t hunt, they weren't opposed to the idea of it. In his early 20's Andrew started to get into hunting and it has quickly grown into one of his greatest passions. In mid 2021, Andrew and friend Paul Campbell started the O2 podcast, representing Ohio in the Sportsmen's empire. On this episode, Dan and Andrew share all about gear, deer and what hunting means to each of them.
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| Waterway Deer Hunting Access | 17 Jun 2022 | 01:18:04 | |
On this episode of The nomadic Outdoorsman Dan talks with fellow Sportsmen’s Empire podcaster and host of Southern Ground Hunting Parker McDonald about using waterways to access unpressured public land. Parker grew up in the oil patch of West Texas, cutting his teeth on whitetail hunting the “Texas way”. After high school he moved to the deep south in Alabama, and never looked back. Hunting in the south can be challenging, but Parker has learned that with just a little bit of extra effort, you can see high volumes of success hunting southern whitetails on public land. Parker uses boats, kayaks and other means of water transportation to hunt areas of where he can get away from heavy hunting pressure. Dan and Parker discuss the benefits of hunting these areas as well as the tips, tricks and strategies for scouting and picking out the perfect spot. Parker started using these strategies 8 years ago and now takes the show on the road by putting it into practice on public land in multiple states.
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| New Property and Food Plots | 13 Jun 2022 | 01:09:49 | |
On this episode of The nomadic Outdoorsman Dan talks with Mitchell Shirk the host of The Pennsylvania Woodsman Podcast about acquiring new property and how to get the most out of small chunks of hunting land. Mitchell has been doing land and crop consulting as an Agronomist with Rosetree Consulting in Southeast Pennsylvania. He not only helps growers maximize yield potential and profitability, but also translates farming practices into food plot practices. Mitchell taking a back seat on hunting trips from 4 years old until about 10 when he was able to start hunting. Although he started out by hunting anything and everything that was legal, as time went on Mitchell became passionate about chasing after whitetail deer with a bow. Mitchell has been a student of quality deer management and property manipulation for years as he grew up hunting on a 280 acre chunk of private land. On this episode Dan picks his brain about every possibility he has to maximize deer movement and encounters on his newly signed 10 acre lot in Missouri.
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| Planning an African Safari | 09 Jun 2022 | 00:56:28 | |
On this episode of The Nomadic Outdoorsman Dan and his wife Samantha talk to new acquaintances and soon to be hunting buddies Tony and Emily Zastrow about a joint adventure to South Africa next April. Tony and Emily were born and raised in Wisconsin. Tony has been carrying around a gun (BB gun) from a very early age but has recently branched out from the traditional tree stand sit for whitetails to chasing a variety of big game animals in Montana, Arizona and South Africa. Emily became a hunter through marriage to Tony. She joined Tony on a few hunts and quickly became passionate about it. After bidding on and winning a trip to South Africa at a banquet they decided to capitalize on the opportunity and get married while they were there. Once Tony and Emily had experienced what African hunting had to offer they new that it would be something they would do again and again. Emily started The Traveling Hunter which she hopes to use as a means to help others plan and execute dream hunts. Connect with Dan Mathews and The Nomadic Outdoorsman On TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook Shop Dan's Podcast Gear and Hunting Gear Shop Bull Elk Beard Oil Online Use code NOMADIC for 20% off at checkout Sign up for GoWild Connect with The Traveling Hunter Connect with Samantha Mathews | |||
| Making Ripples in Fly Fishing | 23 May 2024 | 01:03:45 | |
On this episode of The Nomadic Outdoorsman, Dan talks with Dave Stewart about his passion for fly fishing as well as sharing stories and opportunities with others. Dave Stewart is the host of the Wet Fly Swing Podcast, one of the largest fly fishing focused podcasts in the US where guests join in to talk about fly fishing everything from small mouth bass to mako sharks. Dan and Dave talk about their adventure into podcasting as well as what fly fishing means to Dave. Dan discusses how he has dipped his toes in the water of fly fishing and how (time willing) he is ready to jump in. Dave shares stories from some of his most memorable trips and forecasts a few trips to Dan’s home state of Wisconsin. On GoWild, TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook Shop Dan's Podcast Gear, Hunting Gear and Merch Connect with Dave Stewart On Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Youtube and Online Connect with Infinite Outdoors On Instagram, Youtube and Online Connect with Rapid Rope
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| Turkey Season Recap | 06 Jun 2022 | 01:23:05 | |
On this episode of The nomadic Outdoorsman Dan talks with Austin Reinold from Just One Outdoors and Sam Maedke from N.E.W. Outdoors about the successes, failures and best encounters they had during the 2022 Turkey Season. Austin Reinold is a Missouri native who got into turkey hunting late in life. Austin successfully harvested his first turkey last fall with his bow but shares his experiences chasing after birds with and without Dan this spring. Sam has been hunting his entire life and in the past several years found himself getting hooked on chasing that sweet spring thunder. In this episode Dan, Austin and Sam share about their most memorable moments from the season including very close calls, successes and abnormal animal encounters. After looking back on the season Dan and Austin finally admit that they are turning into die hard turkey hunters. Stick around for the end because Dan shares some exciting news about a new hunting property.
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| The Ultimate Turkey Pursuit | 02 Jun 2022 | 01:24:06 | |
On this episode of The nomadic Outdoorsman Dan talks with David Faulk about his experience growing up in the woods and waters of Arkansas and his pursuit of the Royal, Grand and Super Turkey Slams. David was born and raised in central Arkansas. He bass fished competitively in high school and some in college when time allowed. After High School he attended MS State where he obtained a degree in wildlife & fisheries science. During college David got hooked on turkey hunting. After college he moved to Colorado and was able to harvest his first elk and antelope which sparked yet another outdoor passion. To this day David bow and rifle hunts deer in his home state, as well as guides duck hunts. His turkey hunting passions have consumed his life and he spends most of his spring pursuing turkeys across the U.S. as he attempts to complete the U.S. Super Slam. David completed his Grand Slam in 2021, and completed the Royal Slam in Mexico this spring (2022). As a Christian, David’s passion for the outdoors is driven by the pursuit of Creation, “There is nothing more rejuvenating and more peaceful than time spent outdoors.”
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| Louisiana Hunting and Fishing | 30 May 2022 | 01:08:54 | |
On this episode of The nomadic Outdoorsman Dan talks with Clay Lewis, an all around outdoorsman from Louisiana. Dan and Clay discuss everything from bow hunting to fly fishing for redfish. Clay is a 23 year old Louisiana native. Clay grew up hunting and fishing and harvested his first deer at the age of six, needless to say he has been hooked ever since. Clay is passionate about a variety of outdoor activities including catfishing, bowfishing, archery hunting whitetails and has recently gotten hooked on coyote hunting. No matter what he’s doing Clay just loves making memories in the outdoors. Clay recently started a youtube channel in pursuit of his dreams of becoming an outdoor content creator. Clay is married to his wife Audra who is equally passionate about the outdoors. Connect with Dan Mathews and The Nomadic Outdoorsman On TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook Shop Dan's Podcast Gear and Hunting Gear Shop Bull Elk Beard Oil Online Use code NOMADIC for 20% off at checkout Sign up for GoWild Connect with Clay Lewis | |||
| Oklahoma Big Game | 26 May 2022 | 01:01:53 | |
On this episode of The nomadic Outdoorsman Dan talks with Brandon Adams about being the first and only person to ever kill Oklahoma’s 5 big game species in a single season. Brandon was raised in the small town of Prague in central Oklahoma, where he could be found juggling farm responsibilities, playing sports in school, and hunting. Introduced into hunting by his father, Homer Adams, at an early age he honed his hunting skills by trial, error, and shooting competitive archery. Since his first deer at age 10, Brandon has harvested mature bucks and big game animals across the country. He is the first recorded hunter to tag all five big game species in his home state of Oklahoma, accomplishing this feat in one fall season, all on camera and all with archery equipment. Being in the hunting industry since 2006 has taught Brandon many things about the art of filming outdoor adventures. His favorite part of the whole process is putting the hunts together and telling a story in post production. Along with having over 10 years of field production experience, he's also been producing and editing outdoor television shows since 2010 including Buckventures & Major League Bowhunter. He married his wife, Brianne, in the spring of 2009, and have two beautiful daughters, Addison Rae and Brooke Kaylynn.
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| Whitetails From East to Midwest | 23 May 2022 | 01:21:40 | |
On this episode of The nomadic Outdoorsman Dan talks with Josh Dutton and Jimmy Giarraputo from Half Rack about their love for chasing whitetails in their vastly different home states. Jimmy is a bow hunter from Long Island and he is the director of marketing at Half Rack. Half Rack is an outdoor/hunting accessories company out of Waterford, Wisconsin. Their focus is to create an accessory brand that people want to cheer for and as a 2% for Conservation Certified Business they strive to give back to conservation in as many ways as possible. Josh works with several brands in the outdoor space including Half Rack. He is most passionate about chasing whitetails with a bow but also loves being part of Wisconsin’s “Orange Army” when the November firearms season rolls around. Dan, Josh and Jimmy talk about their experiences in the outdoor industry and their passions for pursuing North America’s number one big game animal.
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| Intro to Spearfishing | 19 May 2022 | 01:14:52 | |
On this episode of The nomadic Outdoorsman Dan talks with Brett Leable a lifelong hunter and fisherman that also grew up in the great state of Wisconsin. Brett started fishing with his Grandfather at a very young age. At age 11 her taught himself to bowhunt whitetail deer and by 16 he found himself in a group of friends that were as excited about outdoor activities as he was. Bretts friend Sean introduced him to scuba diving and spearfishing and he was instantly hooked. Brett currently spearfishes in both fresh and saltwater and is part of the National Freshwater Spearfishing Association.
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| All About Maine Moose | 16 May 2022 | 01:24:09 | |
On this episode of The nomadic Outdoorsman Dan talks with returning guest Ian McKendry about moose/deer hunting in Maine. Ian is a diehard moose hunter and lover of all wild things in Maine. Ian served in law enforcement for the past several years but has recently made the change to start pursuing his outdoor passions by creating content through Beyond The Boundaries. Ian has an exciting year planned around shed hunting, traveling, lobster fishing, packing for an outfitter in Colorado, and just living his best life. “This is the year I give everything I have”. Dan and Ian talk about the differences in whitetail hunting around the country, moose shed hunting in Maine and so much more.
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| Turkey Research & Conservation | 12 May 2022 | 01:23:08 | |
On this episode of The Nomadic Outdoorsman Dan talks with Pete Muller and Mark Hatfield, 2 NWTF staffers and longtime hunters of numerous game animals. Pete works in the communications department and Mark is the director of conservation services for the NWTF Pete Muller has a B. S. in Communications from East Carolina University and has since worked the majority of his career in non-profit communications, spending the last nine years with the National Wild Turkey Federation. Before working with the NWTF, Muller lived and worked in Colorado and Wyoming and also took advantage of the hunting and other outdoor opportunities offered in the Rocky Mountain region. Since starting with the Federation, Muller has worked to tell the NWTF story through a variety of outlets, and now works as an integral part of the team that oversees magazine, website, social media and email communication. Mark Hatfield began his career in wildlife conservation by first receiving his B.S. in Wildlife Biology and his M.S. in Biology from Murray State University. Prior to his 17-year career with the National Wild Turkey Federation, Hatfield previously worked for the Arizona Game and Fish Department, the United States Geological Survey, the Bureau of Land Management and Ducks Unlimited. Throughout his 17-year tenure with the Federation, Hatfield has played a crucial role in guiding the organization’s conservation delivery. Hatfield’s accomplishments with the NWTF are far-ranging, including trapping and transferring Gould’s wild turkeys from Mexico to Arizona, working directly with state wildlife agencies and the NWTF Technical Committee and conceptualizing and delivering NWTF landscape-scale initiatives, to name a few. Dan, Pete and Mark talk turkey hunting, wildlife conservation, efforts the NWTF has for the betterment of turkeys and other species, and the membership push called Help the Yelp.
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| Missouri Hunting Addiction | 09 May 2022 | 01:08:37 | |
On this episode of The nomadic Outdoorsman Dan talks with fellow Missourian and avid outdoorsman Nick Hoerchler about his passion for deer and ducks. Nick is a 21 year old outdoorsman that is as addicted to hunting as a person can be. He grew up in Washington, Missouri where his grandpa taught him all about hunting from a very young age. In his first year bowhunting (12 years old) Nick only missed 5 total weekends throughout the season. He worked his way from hunting squirrels up to deer, turkey, and waterfowl. While hunting began as a family event for Nick it has evolved to include his girlfriend and friends that he made in college. Nick also grew up trout fishing many of Missouri’s rivers around Montauk and Bennet Springs state parks. He has been blessed to fish some of the rivers in Yellowstone National park as well. Dan and Nick discuss their obsession for chasing after animals all fall.
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| Missouri Waterfowl For The Serious Hunter | 05 May 2022 | 01:47:04 | |
On this episode of The Nomadic Outdoorsman Dan talks with Chandler Saultz, a die hard waterfowler from the heart of Missouri. Chandler grew up on Lake of the Ozarks hunting and fishing on his family farm. He started hunting when he was 9 years old, waterfowling at 18 and now at 31 he enjoys spending time outdoors with his family, friends, and bringing new people into the sport. In college he lived with a call maker/waterfowl guide and that’s when his passion for waterfowl began. He is now a teacher and coach in a small school district in Hickory County where he has been teaching and coaching for 12 years. When Chandler’s not coaching you can find him hunting or scouting for waterfowl. Chandler is an avid waterfowler and bow hunter. He has 2 boys (7 and 8 years old) and a little girl due may 22nd. Dan and Chandler discuss their extreme differences in success and technique while chasing waterfowl in the Show Me state.
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| More Than One Way to Kill a Turkey | 09 May 2024 | 01:26:01 | |
On this episode of The Nomadic Outdoorsman, Dan talks with Paul Campbell about their differences in passion and pursuit of the wild turkey. Paul is a die hard turkey hunter from Ohio whose main goal in life is to pursue and protect the wild turkey. Paul is the host of the How To Hunt Turkey podcast and the creator of Turkeyseason.com. Paul and Dan sit down to discuss what makes a turkey hunter tick and what it takes to create a true turkey enthusiast. Dan and Paul also walk through their turkey season to share their wildly different experiences and stories of success.
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| A True Pennsylvania Woodsman | 02 May 2022 | 01:10:04 | |
On this episode of The nomadic Outdoorsman Dan talks with fellow Sportsmen’s Empire podcaster and host of Pennsylvania Woodsman Podcast Mitchell Shirk about his love for podcasting, hunting and habitat. Mitchell has been tagging along on hunting trips since he was 4 years old. Around 10 he was able to start hunting himself. He would hunt and fish for anything with an open season but as time went on he started to focus on archery hunting whitetail deer and PA big game. Mitchell grew up hunting a 280 acre private land tract where he learned about quality deer management and property manipulation. He also got into hunting large tracts of mountainous public land in northern PA. His goal is to learn as much as possible each year, and help share his experiences with as many people as possible. Mitchell went to school for Biology and got a B.S. in Ecology w/ Minor in Environmental Science. He is currently an Agronomist at a private agricultural consulting company called Rosetree Consulting in Southeast Pennsylvania. He not only helps growers maximize yield potential and profitability, but also translates farming practices into food plot practices.
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| Bowfishing and Waterfowl Hunting | 28 Apr 2022 | 01:17:51 | |
On this episode of The Nomadic Outdoorsman Dan talks with Evan McElyea, a die hard waterfowler and bow fisherman from Michigan. Dan and Evan discuss everything from banded birds to shooting goldfish. Evan is from a small town in southeast Michigan. He grew up hunting and fishing and always wanted to make it a career. He and his partner currently run a guide service in Michigan called Northern Flight Outdoors, where they specialize in hunting ducks and geese in dry fields. If he’s not waterfowl hunting he is in a treestand hunting whitetails, ice fishing for big walleye on Saginaw Bay or taking the boat out bowfishing. It’s safe to say that Evan is an all around outdoorsman and he loves to pursue anything and everything Michigan has to offer.
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| Bucks, Birds & Bugles | 25 Apr 2022 | 01:15:20 | |
On this episode of The Nomadic Outdoorsman Dan talks with fellow Wisconsinite and recent Elk convert Ethan Sullivan about everything from chasing turkey and deer in Wisconsin to connecting with Colorado bulls during rifle season. Ethan grew up in a small town in rural Wisconsin. Hemstarted out hunting with his parents at a very young age and now has 4 kids of his own that he loves getting involved in the outdoors. Ethan is a welder by trade but the rest of his free time is taken up with bucks, turkey and fish. Ethan has been branching out to several new states and connected with Dan over text as they were chasing after bulls less than 100 miles from each other. Ethan tries to convert Dan into a die-hard turkey hunter and the 2 of them recap their early years in the elk woods.
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| Wisconsin Hunting and Fishing Roundtable | 21 Apr 2022 | 01:13:36 | |
On this episode of The Nomadic Outdoorsman Dan talks with a major league lineup of guests from America’s Dairyland. Paul Wagner, Shaun Ridder and Erik Tasker join Dan to talk about everything from bass fishing and whitetail deer hunting to playing in the MLB and winning CMA Broadcast awards. Paul Wagner is a current sports radio host and former Milwaukee Brewers & Pittsburg Pirates Pitcher. He may be the old guy in the crew but "Wags" has hunted a lot of the midwest and calls the western Milwaukee suburbs home. Wags hunts deer and turkey and loves chasing Muskie on the Chippewa flowage. Shaun Ridder is the guy that makes it all happen. First and foremost a fisherman, he entered his first kayak fishing tourney this year and has recently been converted to bowhunting. He’s a lover of all things outdoors, camping, hunting, fishing, etc. Ridder is the “techy” person of the trio. He is also attempting to take his first turkey with a bow this year. Erik Tasker is a guy who didn't get his hunting license until he was 21. That didn’t slow him down at all though. For the past 15 years he has been a diehard bowhunter. Tasker also loves joining the orange army for the annual gun deer hunt and chasing after bass from a kayak. He got his passion from his dad and uncles that have hunted the same public land in Eau Claire county for 45 years.
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| Big Deer Everywhere | 18 Apr 2022 | 01:09:07 | |
On the 100th episode of The Nomadic Outdoorsman Dan talks with Brandon Ward about chasing giant whitetail from state to state. Brandon grew up traveling with his dad all over the country and the world hunting big whitetails and turkeys. Early on his dad got him into a lot of youth hunts which ignited his passion for the outdoors. Brandon was fortunate to harvest big deer at a young age. At 17 Brandon joined the Marines and started taking marines on hunts for the first time. After leaving the Marines Brandon became a guide in Pike co Illinois. After 2 seasons of guiding in Illinois Brandon now lives in Iowa and chases some of the biggest bucks that this country has to offer.
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| Guiding For Exotics | 14 Apr 2022 | 01:08:11 | |
On this episode of The Nomadic Outdoorsman Dan talks with Austin Pressy, an exotic hunting guide from Texas. Austin shares about his guiding business and the seemingly unlimited hunting opportunities that Texas has to offer. Austin started hunting with his dad and grandpa when he was 4-5 years old. He co-owns Wicked 7 Outdoors, a guiding service where he pairs hunters with landowners to give them the best experience at a great price. Austin started guiding a few years ago to help promote proper land management and to teach new hunters the ins and outs of hunting. Austin's favorite activity is helping kids find success on their first hunt. Dan and Austin discuss the big game species that are in Texas, how to prepare an animal for a shoulder mount and their desire to live/hunt in Alaska.
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| Getting Hooked on Texas Fishing | 11 Apr 2022 | 01:18:36 | |
On this episode of The Nomadic Outdoorsman Dan talks to Landon Rowlett, a podcaster and avid fly fisherman from Texas. Dan picks his brain on what makes Texas a great destination for all sorts of anglers. Landon is a fly fisherman that likes to chase after a wide variety of fish. Every year he plans a destination fly fishing trip with his friends that takes him to locations around the world. Landon has spent time managing a fly fishing shop, and being a whitewater/backpacking guide. Landon currently lives in San Antonio where he is within hours of a wide variety of fishing opportunities. He is passionate about introducing new people into the sport that he loves and runs a podcast called Honeyhole Hangout. Dan and Landon discuss fishing destinations, techniques and the possibility of Dan heading to Texas to see what Lonestar fishing is all about.
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| Tales From A Game Warden | 07 Apr 2022 | 01:17:16 | |
On this episode of The Nomadic Outdoorsman Dan talks to Ty Runyan, a game warden and lifelong outdoorsman from Oklahoma. Dan and Ty share stories from the field and talk about encounters between outdoorsmen and law enforcement. Ty was raised in southern Oklahoma on cattle ranches. He grew up shed hunting, fishing and working outdoors. He quickly became an avid hunter and fisherman. Ty won 2 national proficiency awards through FFA that really sparked his love for wildlife and conservation. As early as junior high Ty had made the decision that he wanted to pursue a career as an Oklahoma Game Warden. Ty worked for McGee Creek State park while in high school and got his first taste of law enforcement. He then went to Murray State College majoring in wildlife conservation and criminal justice. Ty completed his Oklahoma law enforcement certificate through the collegiate officer program while at Murray State. Shortly after he started working at local police departments while finishing his Bachelor's Degree. He then went to work for the Oklahoma department of corrections until he was able to get hired as a Game Warden.
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| The Transition from Snow Geese to Turkeys | 04 Apr 2022 | 01:15:42 | |
On this episode of The Nomadic Outdoorsman Dan talks to Holt Watson, an avid outdoorsman that loves chasing snow geese from the Great Lakes down to the waterfowl Mecca known as Arkansas. Holt grew up in the St. Croix river Valley fishing for walleyes on the St. Croix river as well as various lakes in MN and WI. His passion for things like chasing whitetail and ducks quickly grew and he eventually started guiding snow goose hunts in Arkansas and has done so for the past 10 years. Holt just finished his snow goose season and is looking forward to the impending turkey season to kick off. When Holt isn’t chasing waterfowl his day job picks back up as a heavy equipment operator. He is currently engaged and has wisely set the date of the wedding for June (no hunting seasons). Dan gives Holt an opportunity to turn him into a die hard turkey hunter. Let’s see how it goes!
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| West Virginia Bear Hunting | 31 Mar 2022 | 01:08:39 | |
On this episode of The Nomadic Outdoorsman Dan talks Daniel Ewald, a hounds-man from West Virginia. They take an in depth look at the ins and outs of chasing bears with dogs. Daniel is an all around outdoorsman. From running his own pack of hounds after bears and raccoons to chasing whitetail with a bow, he does it all. He loves teaching his boys about the importance of hunting and conservation. Daniel is also a firefighter/EMT and runs his own construction business. Dan and Daniel talk about everything from similarities across all hound sports to hunting with a recurve.
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| Everybody’s Dream Buck | 02 May 2024 | 01:30:10 | |
On this episode of The Nomadic Outdoorsman, Dan talks with Zack Johns from the Lone Bowhunter Chronicles about his passion for archery and his double drop tine buck. Zack is from East Central Ohio where he chases big bucks on several different properties. When he’s not at work or hanging out with his family, he can be found in his barn working on bows, filming content or doing something hunting related. Zach was fortunate to see a once in a lifetime buck on trail camera which led to a season of pursuit, doubt but ultimately success. Zach shares with Dan and the listeners all about his ups and downs chasing this giant and how the hunt all came together.
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| Fishtales From A Wisconsin Angler | 28 Mar 2022 | 01:05:35 | |
On this episode of The Nomadic Outdoorsman Dan talks to his brother in law Alex Berger about his passion for getting a line wet all year long. Alex shares stories, tips and gear recommendations for people wanting to get into the sport. Alex grew up fishing in the great state of Wisconsin. He is a catcher of all fish but a master of none. Alex likes to fish everything from bluegills and sunfish to walleye and cats. He spends most of his free time on his boat or working on his boat. Alex has been sharing his passion for fishing with his wife Stephanie and they spend their weekends chasing spawning fish on open water or drilling holes through the ice to catch them in sub zero temperatures. Dan and Alex have the ultimate bs session about the fishing opportunities that America’s Dairyland has to offer. | |||
| How to Improve Your Hunting Property | 24 Mar 2022 | 01:07:34 | |
On this episode of The Nomadic Outdoorsman, Dan talks with Ben Williams, a real estate agent/habitat and land consultant from New York state. Ben is from the Upper Finger Lakes Region of NY. He has volunteered with the National Deer Association since 2013. He currently works as a real estate agent in New York State and has been a habitat and land consultant to many states in the NorthEast since 2014. Ben is passionate about helping others find hunting land and getting the most out of their property. Dan and Ben discuss everything from things to look for when buying a hunting property to improvements that can be made on the old family farm. This is a must listen for serious hunters that want to enhance their habitat.
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| North Carolina Hunting and Fishing Opportunities | 21 Mar 2022 | 01:11:28 | |
On this episode of the Nomadic Outdoorsman Dan talks with Joe Jones from North Carolina. Joe loves to hunt and fish a variety of animals and is passionate about getting others into the outdoors. Joe grew up in a large family and started hunting and fishing as a kid. He quickly found a deep connection with the woods and water which helped develop him as an outdoorsman. Joe loves to hunt and fish anything he can and has turned his love for the outdoors into a passion for teaching others about outdoor recreational activities. He uses his social media channels The Outdoors in Color to document his adventures getting others involved in the outdoors for their first time. Dan and Joe discuss everything from dove hunting to using hounds to hunt whitetail deer.
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| Hunting Tips From an Industry Vet | 17 Mar 2022 | 00:55:30 | |
On this episode of the Nomadic Outdoorsman, Dan talks to Brad Clay from Final Descent Outdoors. Brad shares hunting stories from all around the country. Final Descent Outdoors is a faith based ministry and tv show that uses the outdoor platform to share Jesus Christ by fellow hunters. Brad grew up in a small western Oklahoma town where he developed a passion for hunting, fishing and the outdoors. Brad gave his life to Christ as a sophomore in high school. Brad has been serving over the past 12 years a licensed and ordained minister in Oklahoma. Brad founded Final Descent Outdoors through his church as an outreach. It quickly grew into a nationally televised show that reaches 40 million homes in North America. Final Descent Outdoors is now a full time position for Brad and has blessed him with the opportunity to do 30-40 speaking engagements a year at churches and men’s ministries.
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| Hunting Feral Hogs in Texas | 14 Mar 2022 | 00:40:44 | |
On this episode of the Nomadic Outdoorsman Dan talks with Jordan Donohoo and Justin Renard from Hunts For Heroes Outfitters about their organization and how their Texas public land hog hunt is going so far. Hunts for Heroes Outfitters is an organization dedicated to getting service members, first responders and their families involved in outdoor activities. Justin and Jordan have been hosting a public land hog hunt in Texas for several years and a whitetail deer hunt in Kentucky. They plan to expand to several states and species all with the goal of building relationships and growing a community of servicemen and women that love the outdoors. Texas offers a wide variety of hunting and fishing opportunities and holds few restrictions on feral hogs. The estimate of feral hogs in Texas is currently around 2.6 million and Richland Creek WMA offers a season where non-residents can hunt feral hogs for 5 days for under $100. Justin served 10 years in the US Army and Jordan has served in both volunteer and professional capacities doing search and rescue for local departments.
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| The Love Hate Relationship with Turkey Hunting | 10 Mar 2022 | 01:21:24 | |
On this episode of the Nomadic Outdoorsman Dan talks hunting buddies Zach Hopper and Sam Maedke all about turkey hunting. Dan shares that he thinks turkey hunting is overrated as Zach and Sam share about their obsessions and successes during turkey season. Zach has been hunting and fishing since he was 5 years old. Now at 23 he works as the head of marketing for Buck Gardner Calls and is obsessed with waterfowl and turkey hunting. He has a bachelors degree in marketing from Ole Miss and lives in north Mississippi. Zach started waterfowl hunting over 10 years ago and it quickly became his passion. Over the last 10 years he has traveled more and more and hunting new places but still loves to hunt his duck lease in the Mississippi Delta. Sam is not only a multi-time state champion duck and goose caller, he is also Dan’s cousin and played a huge role in Dan getting into the sport. Sam lives in Two Rivers WI where he is part of N.E.W. Outdoors. Sam is currently helping revamp the goose call line at Buck Gardner Calls where he and Dan both serve as Expert Staff Members. Sam spends his free time scouting or getting his friends and family out into the field.
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| Unique Ways to Hunt Pressured Whitetail | 07 Mar 2022 | 01:50:57 | |
On this episode of the Nomadic Outdoorsman Dan talks with Bryan Dunlap from Michigan about strategies for hunting mature whitetails that you won’t hear from most hunters. Bryan hunts a 200 acre farm in Michigan that only produced 1 1/2 year old whitetail bucks for years. Through food plots, patterning and and a strategy that he refers to as conditioning Bryan has been able to successfully select and harvest 4 1/2 year old and older bucks in a heavily pressured area. This is a long strategy session that is worth the listen for any whitetail hunter. If you hunt pressured areas, enjoy using your hunting land for more than whitetail or just can’t seem to connect with your target buck listen closely as Bryan shares some outside the box strategy for targeting mature whitetails.
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| Hunting Giant Plains Mule Deer | 03 Mar 2022 | 01:08:37 | |
On this episode of the Nomadic Outdoorsman Dan talks with Colorado mule deer fanatic Joel Crisman. Joel is a self taught western hunter that is passionate about chasing monster mule deer in Eastern Colorado. Dan and Joel talk about strategies for finding, stalking and Joel’s outdoor journey started in Iowa fishing for catfish and hunting small game and birds as a kid. After graduating HS he left Iowa to go to college at the University of Southern California on a football scholarship which then led him to play in the NFL for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Joel has always had a fascination with hunting the West for elk and mule deer, but it wasn’t until he moved to Colorado in 2001 that he started chasing his hunting dreams. “Colorado has just about everything that a person could wish for”. He immediately started hunting elk, waterfowl and upland birds. In 2002 he got his first pointing lab named CJ and his first bow. He started hunting the eastern plains of Colorado for mule deer. Joel had 20 seasons of failures and near misses. After learning from his mistakes and investing in better equipment he has now connected with a number of very large mule deer. “After a number of years I honed my skills. I learned how to glass, judge size, stalk etc. I have killed a number of large mule deer. Now I will pick 1 or 2 bucks a year that I chase with my bow”. Joel is also a part time deer/antelope guide for his buddy Jim Hubbard at Eastern Colorado Outdoors. Besides chasing mule deer he also archery hunts for elk, bear and antelope in Colorado.
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| Hunting Exotic Animals and Giant Texas Whitetail | 28 Feb 2022 | 01:08:58 | |
On this episode of the Nomadic Outdoorsman Dan talks with Cody Mills, a passionate axis deer hunting guide, cowboy and whitetail/exotic game breeder from Texas. Cody started guiding with his dad on their family ranch when he was just 12 years old. He was quickly immersed into the world of giant whitetails, guiding axis deer hunts and encountering exotic big game animals. When Cody isn’t guiding for a 20,000 acre operation in Sonora Texas his day to day work consists of running an exotic animal and cattle outfit and maintaining a ranch in Harper. He made a name for himself as the youngest pro staffer for Texas Trophy Hunters Association and has competed in several ASA shoots. He has also become a well known TikTok personality with his bright pearl snap shirts, mustache that rivals Burt Reynolds’ and long flowing locks of hair. This is an awesome BS session for anyone that is interested in Texas and the hunting opportunities that the “Don’t Mess With” state has to offer.
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| The Next Generation of Hunter | 24 Feb 2022 | 00:53:40 | |
On this episode of the Nomadic Outdoorsman Dan talks with Jon Peters and his daughter Gracie about getting future generations involved in outdoor activities. Gracie is a nine year old spitfire of an “outdoorsgirl”. She loves naming both her weapons and the animals that she pursues. Gracie decided a year ago that she wanted to hunt. Although her parents never thought it would last, it has quickly become her number one passion. Gracie has been covering her wall with mounts, her shelves with hog skulls and sharing stories from the field with her friends ever since. She is now a year older, has built two rifles, harvested two deer and a hog. She has been on several well known hunting media platforms and has big plans for the future. Grace hopes to connect with a buck this year, and is looking forward to starting archery. If you are interested in what hunting can mean to future generations, this episode is for you!
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| Biggest Bucks First | 25 Apr 2024 | 01:31:14 | |
On this episode of The Nomadic Outdoorsman, Dan talks with Chris Frost, a die hard whitetail hunter and service member about his most memorable experiences from the field. Chris is a Special Operations Recruiter with the US Armed Forces. Although he’s missed a few hunting seasons due to service and deployments, Chris is back at it and shares with Dan a few stories of success and failure that most hunters would only dream of. From drawing a Kansas elk tag to the story of his first buck which had “too many points to count”, this episode is full of laughing, crying and moments that every hunter can relate to. On GoWild, TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook Shop Dan's Podcast Gear, Hunting Gear and Merch
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| Stories From A Wisconsin’s Outdoorsman | 21 Feb 2022 | 01:03:55 | |
On this episode of the Nomadic Outdoorsman Dan talks with Andrew Berndt. Andrew is a fellow Wisconsin native that has been hunting for 13 years. Andrew started a page called Oak Tree Dreams to share about his passion for the outdoors, to connect with fellow hunters and to encourage people to quit deer shaming. Whether he’s chasing deer during the fall, turkeys in the spring, or watching ducks drop into a spread in the winter Andrew loves being in the field. He started fishing as a kid and spends a lot of summer sitting on the shore or in a boat trying to land a fish. The outdoors means everything to Andrew and he’s always looking to improve his skills as an outdoorsman and the habitat in which he hunts. Shop Bull Elk Beard Oil Online Use code NOMADIC for 20% off at checkout Connect with Dan Mathews and The Nomadic Outdoorsman On TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook Shop Dan's Podcast Gear and Hunting Gear
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| Hunting Elk In Eastern State | 17 Feb 2022 | 01:04:41 | |
On this episode of the Nomadic Outdoorsman Dan talks with Jacob Coons all about eastern elk hunting including price, harvest statistics, draw odds and everything to expect when hunting a reintroduced species. Jacob shares stories of last year's late season cow elk hunt in Kentucky and this year's bull elk hunt in Pennsylvania. “Hunting elk east of the Mississippi is unique, interesting and quite the adventure! A lot of hunters don’t put in for these draws.” Jacob shares his insights and helps knock down some of the perceived barriers for those that have never put in for eastern elk tags. Jacob enjoys using his history in education and love for analytics to create online 101 level courses for those interested in learning more about hunting the east. Jacob has created a KY elk hunt planner and a PA elk hunt planner that will be available in May.
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| Finding New Hunting Adventures | 14 Feb 2022 | 01:15:05 | |
On this episode of the Nomadic Outdoorsman Dan talks with recent Penn State Grad Tyler Monk about his passion for hunting and creating memories with his favorite hunting buddy Dakota, a 1 year old female German Shorthair Pointer. Tyler is starting his own hunting podcast “The On Point Perspective” inspired by all of their hunting adventures. Tyler and Dan discuss a wide range of topics from shed hunting to renting UHauls for hunting trips out west. They talk about adventures in the woods, urban deer hunting and Tyler’s first time bow hunting the backcountry of Colorado.
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