The WhitetailDNA Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

Welcome back to another episode of the WDNA Podcast. In today's episode, Alex Comstock and Jeremy Lopez chat with Michael Mancl of The Breaking Point TV. Michael resides in the great state of Iowa and has been filming and producing hunts for The Breaking Point TV for 12 seasons. The guys dive into Michael's background, hunting in Iowa, tips for nonresidents who want to hunt in Iowa, how Michael got into traditional archery, Michael's first buck with a trad bow, 2024 North Dakota success, and setting and accomplishing your goals. Head over to The Breaking Point's YouTube channel to follow along with their hunts! Enjoy the show! 

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Early season has come and gone in NoDak! The Team started the season off with a bang and topped it off with Alex's biggest buck to date. In today's episode, Alex Comstock and Jeremy Lopez get together and break down how Alex killed a giant velvet buck that scored over 160". The guys dive into how the hunt unfolded from start to finish, what tactics Alex used going into that sit, why he chose to sit the property he did, archery equipment performance, understanding effective ranges, why/when you would consider using a meat processor, and what's next on the docket for WDNA. There will be a two-part deer series launching Thursday on the WDNA YouTube Channel. Be sure to head over there to check out the week spent chasing deer in NoDak. Enjoy the show!

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In today's episode, Alex Comstock and Jeremy Lopez are joined by Tyler Jones of The Element. Tyler is a die-hard bowhunter who resides in the great state of Texas. He's been chasing mature bucks all over the country while producing films and content for The Element. Tyler has a very unique story about how his adventure started in the hunting industry, from being completely broke to now partnering with Meat Eater. The guys dive into how Tyler's journey started and where it's at now, how Meat Eater and The Element came to life, what it's like being apart of a pinnacle outdoor company, what the experience is like hunting and living in Texas, out of state hunting, western hunting, why it can be beneficial to be a run and gun hunter, conditions to target during the rut, how to build confidence to shoot your shot, bow and arrow set ups, and everything in between. If you want to follow along with Tyler and K.C. adventures, head over to The Element YouTube and check out The Element Podcast presented by Meat Eater.

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We are now into July and things are ramping up with prepping properties including turning soil, deploying cameras, refreshing mock scapes, filling water holes, you name it! You may have just purchased a property or want to take your current property to the next level. In today's episode, Alex Comstock and Jeremy Lopez sit down with Josh Parrent of Whitetail Design Build. Josh is the owner and operator of Whitetail Design Build out of Wisconsin. Josh specializes in designing and building ideal whitetail habitats for his client's properties all over the country. The guys dive into what services Whitetail Design Build provides to clients, key items to look for on a property, common mistakes landowners make on their properties and how to avoid them, critical items you should have on your property, the best seed to plant for food plots, how to save your food plot if it fails, summer food vs fall food, DIY methods for planting food plots on a budget, the steps to take to build your first food plot, mistakes Jeremy made building his first food plot, how to approach bedding on properties, good and bad locations for mock scrapes, when and where to put a water hole, the reality of deer genetics within your region, what characteristics to look for when you're purchasing property, favorite trail cameras, and much more! This episode is the ultimate guide for building out your property to create the best whitetail habitat possible. Josh is one of the most passionate whitetail hunter we know and it shows. If you're looking for help with your property, link up with Josh and Whitetail Design Build to get your property to its full potential. Enjoy the show!

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In today's episode, Alex Comstock and Jeremy Lopez are joined by Beau Martonik of East Meets West. Beau started East Meets West over 8 years ago and has since quit his 9-5 job to go full-time with creating content in the hunting industry. Beau resides in the mountains of Pennsylvania and ventures out West every year to chase deer, elk, caribou, and moose. He devotes all his free time to scouting and hunting whitetails in the big woods of Pennsylvania. Beau is an all-around great dude and has become very successful in his craft. The guys dive into how East Meets West came to life and the direction it’s headed, how Beau was able to quit his full-time job to go all in on his brand, financial strategies to become self-employed, the realities of being in the hunting industry, deer camp traditions, logistics for out of state hunts, tips for getting a skull and meat back home from an out of state hunt, practical camping options for cold weather hunts, realities of altitude sickness, key items to hone in on when scouting the big woods for whitetails, preset stands vs mobile hunting, working in a bow shop, arrow and broadhead selection, and Beau’s plans for 2024. This is an all-around great conversation for the avid outdoorsman!

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In today's episode, Alex Comstock and Jeremy Lopez are joined by Brennen Nading of The Breaking Point. Brennen is the creator of Black Stamp Media and has been producing hunting shows (The Breaking Point TV) with over 10 seasons under his belt in the last decade. His passion for hunting whitetails led him to the great state of Iowa and has never looked back. Brennen is the type of guy who will do whatever it takes to consistently punch his tags on mature bucks all over the Midwest. The guys discuss how The Breaking Point was born, the cost of producing a hunting show on TV, what led Brennen to reside in Iowa, mature buck trends throughout the Midwest, managing deer herds, the process of gaining permission on properties, trail cam intel during summer months, Iowa's trail cam ban, why Kansas and Iowa are top-tier whitetail states, and lastly, rapid-fire archery questions. Head over to The Breaking Point to catch Season 11 and follow along with their adventures this upcoming season! 

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In today's episode, Alex Comstock and Jeremy Lopez are joined by Trophyline's  Wes Schrank. Wes has worked in the hunting industry for over 10 years and is currently the Director of Marketing for Trophyline. Not only is Wes a subject matter expert in hunting out of a saddle, but he's also punched tags on some impressive bucks over the years. The guys discuss how saddle hunting evolved out of the newest "fad" to a staple in many hunters arsenal, why many hunters are gravitating towards saddle hunting, how a saddle can act as a safety harness, first impressions of hunting out of a saddle, testing gear before heading into the field, the barrier of entry, common misconceptions, ambushing elk in a saddle, how Trophyline has changed the mobile hunting game in 2024, price point and launch of the all-new Hyperlite line, options to build the perfect saddle system, and Wes' summer scouting plans and hunts for 2024. If you've been wanting to dive into saddle hunting, this podcast is for you! Don't forget to try out the new saddle system builder and receive 20% off your order. For more information, head over to Trophyline. 

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In today's episode, Alex Comstock and Jeremy Lopez are joined by the up-and-coming archery phenom Hunter Hogan. Hunter is known for punching tags on mature bucks on heavily pressured public land. He has structured his life around hunting the Midwest and traveling the country competing in 3D archery tournaments against some of the best in the world. The guys dissect Hunter's tactics for targeting and killing big bucks, how producing films for BowLife TV sparked a passion for chasing mature deer, why Hunter's first rut buck was finally killed in 2023, different ways to scout new properties, why it might be more beneficial to scout rather than hunt, targeting areas that historically produces an excellent pool of whitetail genetics, the Kentucky Swamp Buck, Hunter's playbook to targeting a mature buck in the big woods, mobile hunting with a saddle, the journey of filming hunts, how Hunter first dabbled with target archery, competing in 3D unknown pro class, how target archery correlates to bowhunting and why you should get involved, and lastly, what the 2024 season looks like for Hunter. This episode is packed full of whitetail tactics and strategies when it comes to targeting a mature whitetail buck. Head over to Hunter's Instagram and YouTube page to follow along with his upcoming hunts and tournaments!

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In today's episode, Alex Comstock and Jeremy Lopez are joined by Sam Soholt. Some of you might know Sam as the "Public Land Bus" owner. Sam has been a full-time professional photographer and videographer in the hunting industry for the last 15 years. He's produced various films and projects including his latest, "Selective" with Jason Matzinger. The guys dive into Sam's turkey season, how Sam was introduced to photography and videography, why you should use obstacles as opportunities, filming an incredible Dall sheep hunt in the Northwest Territories, Sam's niche in conservation, Public Land Tees, purchasing a school bus for conservation, rucking 100 miles in 3 days to buy Duck Stamps, current events with ballot biology, how you can get involved in conservation, and what Sam's season looks like for 2024. Jump over to Sam's website Public Land Tees to grab some merch and help support the fight for our public lands!

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The boys are buzzin! In today’s episode, the team sits down to catch up, discuss various topics, and even witness a live bow derailment! The guys cover what deer chores they are doing going into the summer, perspectives on summer scouting for deer, food plots, door-knocking tactics, trail camera opinions, hunting small properties, DIY vs guided hunts, balancing time between family and hunting, Hoyt bows, being coached by Joel Turner, what a shot process could look like while self-filming, and what companies WDNA has partnered with going forward. Enjoy the show!

New episodes drop every Wednesday at 6AM CST

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