Cody and Ryan have both killed a buck in the first week of season, Matt and Jesse are on the heels of a giant, and we make our first sits of the year over the weekend! What have we seen? What encounters have we had? You'll have to listen to find out. Congratulations to everyone who has got it done thus far, and make sure you post in our facebook group the Last Breath Inner Circle when you get one down! If you would like to watch some of our hunts on Youtube, check them out at the following link: Youtube Channel.  If you would like to suggest a "Huntroversy" for us to talk about, send us an email through the contact tab of our website: Website As always, follow us on your favorite social media apps: Facebook: LINK Instagram: LINK Twitter: LINK

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Ep.119: The 2.5 Week Update!! // 2 Bucks Down, and CLOSE Calls

Our first cold front of the midwest deer hunting season is coming this week! The temps have been HOT for the past 3 weeks in Illinois, and now with the opening of the archery season, we have our first cold front approaching. This Thursday, the weather temperatures will begin to drop into the highs of 60 and lows in the 40's. This will be an ideal time to catch a mature buck slipping up. In this episode, I talk to Jesse about what he and Matt will do this weekend, and what their hitlist is currently like. Will their plan work this weekend? You'll have to listen in next Monday at 6am to figure that out! If you would like to watch some of our hunts on Youtube, check them out at the following link: Youtube Channel.  If you would like to suggest a "Huntroversy" for us to talk about, send us an email through the contact tab of our website: Website As always, follow us on your favorite social media apps: Facebook: LINK Instagram: LINK Twitter: LINK

Ep.118: FIRST COLD FRONT of the SEASON!!! // Here is what we're doing!

HUNTROVERSY!!! There are LOTS of opinions out there on if you should share your trailcamera photos with a neighbor...or not. We weigh in on this week's Huntroversy by offering our perspective on both sides of the argument. For some, trailcameras are the most valuable piece of technology they use for hunting. Some choose to keep their trailcamera photos to themselves, and others share them. There are drawbacks and benefits to either side, and we talk about our opinion today! If you would like to watch some of our hunts on Youtube, check them out at the following link: Youtube Channel.  If you would like to suggest a "Huntroversy" for us to talk about, send us an email through the contact tab of our website: Website As always, follow us on your favorite social media apps: Facebook: LINK Instagram: LINK Twitter: LINK

Ep.117: HUNTROVERSY // Should you Share Trailcamera Pictures???

Will there be a new Missouri state record??? This week, we talk to Justin and Paul from Underwarmer about their craziest hunting stories, and how they came to find out about the potential new Missouri state record! We cover everything from would you rathers, to the inception of Underwarmer, and why it is a great up and coming company in the outdoor marketplace! If you would like to watch some of our hunts on Youtube, check them out at the following link: Youtube Channel.  If you would like to suggest a "Huntroversy" for us to talk about, send us an email through the contact tab of our website: Website As always, follow us on your favorite social media apps: Facebook: LINK Instagram: LINK Twitter: LINK

Ep.116: A Wild 300" + New Missouri Record?? // The Underwarmer Story

Lifetime tag, First Bear...we cover a ton in this episode, and talk all the ins and outs of Robert's once in a lifetime Colorado high country Billy Goat tag. Garrett joined him, and was even able to kill his first bear! We cover the tag and why it is so rare, how Robert prepared for the hunt, the hunt itself, and also cover Garretts first bear! If you want to go west to Colorado and hunt in your lifetime, Robert would be a great example of a Colorado state resident who gets it done every year! If you would like to watch some of our hunts on Youtube, check them out at the following link: Youtube Channel.  If you would like to suggest a "Huntroversy" for us to talk about, send us an email through the contact tab of our website: Website As always, follow us on your favorite social media apps: Facebook: LINK Instagram: LINK Twitter: LINK

Ep.115: Once in a Lifetime Tag, First Bear Colorado Trip // Robert Hawk

Max Mongrello is a producer at 41 North Media who produces most notably Chasing November by Midwest Whitetail. I have always wanted to talk to someone over at Midwest Whitetail to just find out a little more about the company, and those who work there. Being a big Bill Wienke fan over the years, I have always looked up to the high quality story telling, and production Midwest Whitetail is known for. This conversation is a dive into Max's life as a full time outdoor producer! If you would like to watch some of our hunts on Youtube, check them out at the following link: Youtube Channel.  If you would like to suggest a "Huntroversy" for us to talk about, send us an email through the contact tab of our website: Website As always, follow us on your favorite social media apps: Facebook: LINK Instagram: LINK Twitter: LINK

Ep.114: Midwest Whitetail's Producer // Max Mongrello - Taking a Risk!

Sam Ubl, creator of Chase Nation is this week's guest. In this episode, we dive into everything that Sam believes as it comes to producing a top tier digital hunting show. What does he do to make his content stand out? You'll have to click the play button to hear all about his believes, some funny stories along his journey, and the creation of his baby, Chase Nation. If you would like to watch some of our hunts on Youtube, check them out at the following link: Youtube Channel.  If you would like to suggest a "Huntroversy" for us to talk about, send us an email through the contact tab of our website: Website As always, follow us on your favorite social media apps: Facebook: LINK Instagram: LINK Twitter: LINK

Ep.113: Sam Ubl // Chase Nation, How to Create a GREAT Hunting Show

Alex Nadolski from The Rise Hunt joins us this week to talk all about his take on production, the evolution of The Rise, and what his role is! The Rise is an awesome digital show that follows a group of deer hunters all around the midwest in a semi-live format. The production value is awesome, and Alex dives into some of his philosophies and beliefs on what he believes makes The Rise so special. If you watch hunting shows digitally, this is definitely one to check out! If you would like to watch some of our hunts on Youtube, check them out at the following link: Youtube Channel.  If you would like to suggest a "Huntroversy" for us to talk about, send us an email through the contact tab of our website: Website As always, follow us on your favorite social media apps: Facebook: LINK Instagram: LINK Twitter: LINK

Ep.112: Getting to Know Alex Nadolski // The Rise Hunt // A Great Digital Show!

2 different farms with: Different deer density, different food, different cover, different times of effectiveness, different timber, different rut behaviors, and different management levels. In this episode, we do a side by side comparison of the farms we hunt to make the point that you must have realistic expectations of the grounds you hunt. It will make you more effective and efficient at hunting that ground! If you would like to watch some of our hunts on Youtube, check them out at the following link: Youtube Channel.  If you would like to suggest a "Huntroversy" for us to talk about, send us an email through the contact tab of our website: Website As always, follow us on your favorite social media apps: Facebook: LINK Instagram: LINK Twitter: LINK

Ep.111: Being Effective on DIFFERENT Farms // How being observant and realistic can help!

BEST DAYS of HUNTING 2021! We reveal our picks for the best days to hunt this year, and why we believe that this year in particular will be one of the best years to hunt in Illinois! Everyone we know works for a living, and with these strategies, you can maximize your hunting vacation like never before, putting yourself in position to kill for nearly an entire 2 weeks straight using only 5 vacation days! We talk about what our rut cation day picks are, and why we are picking these days as the best to be in the woods during 2021! If you would like to watch some of our hunts on Youtube, check them out at the following link: Youtube Channel.  If you would like to suggest a "Huntroversy" for us to talk about, send us an email through the contact tab of our website: Website As always, follow us on your favorite social media apps: Facebook: LINK Instagram: LINK Twitter: LINK

Ep.110: BEST DAYS of Hunting 2021 // How you can MAXIMIZE your season!

We know it is almost unbelievable after the long wait we've had...but, deer season is less than 60 days out! In this episode, we cover our checklist that remains for hunting whitetails. There are some great little things covered in this episode you can still do to make sure your whitetail season is as smooth as possible. Buying ammunition now, checking your batteries, and more can all help you have a great stress free whitetail season when season rolls in shortly!  If you would like to watch some of our hunts on Youtube, check them out at the following link: Youtube Channel.  If you would like to suggest a "Huntroversy" for us to talk about, send us an email through the contact tab of our website: Website As always, follow us on your favorite social media apps: Facebook: LINK Instagram: LINK Twitter: LINK

Ep.109: Our 60 Day Whitetail Checklist // What Still has to be Done

HUNTROVERSY!!! This week, Pete and I take a look at a different study done that presents a variety of different factors. In part 1, we took a look at license sales to harvest number ratio, where in this episode, we take a look at total harvest, trend data, percentage of yearlings killed, size of state, and more! Thanks for listening, and we will see you next Monday morning, same time! If you would like to watch some of our hunts on Youtube, check them out at the following link: Youtube Channel.  If you would like to suggest a "Huntroversy" for us to talk about, send us an email through the contact tab of our website: Website As always, follow us on your favorite social media apps: Facebook: LINK Instagram: LINK Twitter: LINK

Ep.108: HUNTROVERSY // Hardest State to Whitetail Hunt Pt. 2

HUNTROVERSY!!! This week, our guest Pete Gentry spends some time with us talking all about what state we think is the most difficult to whitetail hunt. We weigh in on our own opinions before we start the discussion, then, we break into some research based on the number of hunting licenses sold per state, and number of deer harvested. Some of the states on the list are ones you would not suspect! If you would like to watch some of our hunts on Youtube, check them out at the following link: Youtube Channel.  If you would like to suggest a "Huntroversy" for us to talk about, send us an email through the contact tab of our website: Website As always, follow us on your favorite social media apps: Facebook: LINK Instagram: LINK Twitter: LINK

Ep.107: HUNTROVERSY // What is the Hardest State to Hunt Whitetails???

Part 6 of the whitetail series is here! Today, we are talking all about how you can improve your hunting property. We are not talking at all about food plotting, but rather, trail maintenance, selectively killing low value trees, woody browse, pounds of food, the purposes of hinge cutting that are overlooked, and many more! If you are interested in managing your own piece of ground, better check this one out! If you would like to watch some of our hunts on Youtube, check them out at the following link: Youtube Channel.  If you would like to suggest a "Huntroversy" for us to talk about, send us an email through the contact tab of our website: Website As always, follow us on your favorite social media apps: Facebook: LINK Instagram: LINK Twitter: LINK

Ep.106: The Whitetail Series-Part 6: Land Manipulation Strategies

In part 5 of the whitetail series, we are talking all about the phenology of a whitetail buck. What do they do at certain times of the year? Are there certain times of the year when deer data is useless? We take a look with Ryan and Cody at all 12 months of the year, break down what the deer are doing, and what we are doing to combat that. This episode is chock full of knowledge about whitetail deer and how to hunt them in the midwest! If you would like to watch some of our hunts on Youtube, check them out at the following link: Youtube Channel.  If you would like to suggest a "Huntroversy" for us to talk about, send us an email through the contact tab of our website: Website As always, follow us on your favorite social media apps: Facebook: LINK Instagram: LINK Twitter: LINK

Ep.105: The Whitetail Series-Part 5: The Life Cycle of a Whitetail

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