This is a very special episode that has been anticipated for many years. Devin Cole interviews Nate as he shares in depth perspective on how he personally acquired his first hunting property at a young age. Nate shares everything from financing hunting land, what to look for when buying land, mistakes to avoid when buying hunting land, setting a budget for buying land, having the right mindset, and all things associated with first time land buyers!

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Episode 047 - How I Bought My First Deer Hunting Farm at Age 25

In this Episode I am joined by Adam Bump who is the Furbearer Specialist for the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. This episode contains information on furbearer population dynamics, trapper demographics, how Michigan regulations are created, nuisance animals, the fur boom in the mid-1800s, and the tough conversations revolved around trapping in 2021. If you are a trapper or aspire to be one, this is an episode for you!

Episode 046 - Trapping Furbearers in Michigan with Adam Bump

In this episode I am joined by Dwayne Etter who is a Wildlife Research Specialist for the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Dwayne has studied whitetail deer for a large part of his professional career along with other species such as bear. On this podcast, you will hear all about population densities, carrying capacity, sexual reproduction, the rut, breading selection, late season management, sex ratios, sampling, hunter numbers, and many other topics all involving whitetail deer in Michigan. Better understanding the biology of a deer can greatly help you become a better hunter. 

Episode 045 - Population Density and Reproduction in Michigan White-tailed Deer

This podcast consists of the top 10 things you should do as a hunter post-hunt! This is a reminder of all the things you know you should do but maybe forget to do or put them off after a hunting trip. This list applies to the western hunters as well as mid-west whitetail hunters together. By adding some of these tasks to your post hunt routine you will be a better outdoorsmen and hunter in the long haul!

Episode 044 - Creating a Post Hunt Routine - Top 10 Things You May Have Overlooked

Devin Cole joins the podcast to talk about his successful 2020 whitetail deer season. Planting food plots, rattling strategies, whitetail habitat, stand location, and more are covered on this episode. If you enjoy pursuing big whitetail bucks and love hearing a good couple hunting stories then buckle up, this episode is for you! 

Episode 043 - Big Michigan Whitetail Bucks with Devin Cole

Get ready for one heck of an incredible big buck story in the great state of Michigan. On this episode, Alex Hicks joins the podcast to share a buck tale that most dream about but never live to experience firsthand. This story takes place in Mid-November in Michigan during the peak rut for whitetail deer. Ahosh! 

Episode 042 - "KEEP HUNTING", A Michigan Buck Tale with Alex Hicks

This is a must listen to elk hunting story that takes place in some of the most remote wilderness you can find in the state of Colorado. After hunting hard for two years and coming home empty handed each year, Nate finally fills his tag and brings home fresh elk meat to share with family. This is a tale of struggle, persistence, grit, and ultimately success! Hard work pays off! Listen in for the full story.

Episode 041 - Tales of a Colorado Wilderness Elk Hunt

This is a complete overview and insight of all the main pieces of gear I take with me into the mountains when chasing elk. If you are looking for elk hunting gear recommendations then this podcast is for you. I have been backpacking in some of the most remote places in the country and you need to have solid gear that you believe in. I walk through most all of my gear from rifles, tent selection, backcountry cooking stoves, optics, sleeping pads, knifes and more! Thanks for listening big game hunter!

Episode 040 - Everything You Need in Your Pack For Hunting Elk in the Mountains, Gear Dump and Product Review

This episode has four different audio chunks to it that I compiled together to make this weeks full episode. Each chunk is a summary of my hunt in the field each day. I did a 3 day trip to the public land mountains of Tennessee where I was chasing whitetail deer with my bow in late September. I had some great success stalking in close to some wild game and had a bunch of close encounters with the local elk herd. Listen in to hear the full story!!

Episode 039 - Stalking Whitetail Deer in the Mountains of Tennessee with Archery Equipment

Coming to you live from bear camp in the upper peninsula of Michigan, Nate is joined by hunting partners Jeff Hicks, Ryan Knolls, and David Hubbard. The fellas share their experiences and stories from their first ever black bear hunt. You'll hear the details about how we hunted bears with hounds, the process of acquiring a tag to hunt bear in Michigan, what our hunting expectations were as first time bear hunters, and how we felt after the harvest!

Episode 038 - Michigan Bear Camp 2020, Hunting with Hounds

This week Devin Cole shares stories from his most recent archery elk hunt in the Colorado Rocky mountains. Devin shares tips for first time elk hunters and explains some of the trials he faced while hunting in extreme conditions. Both Devin and Nate share their expectations and plans for the 2020 whitetail season ahead.

Episode 037 - A Colorado Archery Elk Hunt and 2020 Season Expectations with Devin Cole

This week Nate is joined by Ken Hansen who is the owner and founder of Kodiak Bones and Bugs Taxidermy. Ken is a retired federal game warden who stumbled into the beetle scene many moons ago while living in the great state of Alaska. Ken has since become a Dermestid Beetle expert who specializes in helping others start their own colony. Expect to hear all about these flesh eating beetles and what it takes to grow a healthy colony on your own!

Episode 036 - Flesh Eating Dermestid Beetles with Ken Hansen

Interacting with fish below the surface of the water is a spectacle. I am joined on this episode by spear fishing and free diving professional, Bobby Twitchell, who is the owner and founder of the Maui Spear Fishing Academy. On this episode you will learn all about spearfishing for beginners, free diving techniques, necessary gear, safety tips, best practices, and hear some pretty awesome shark encounter stories. Learn from Hawaii's top spearfishing crew!

Episode 035 - The World of Spear Fishing and Free Diving with Bobby Twitchell

On this episode, I am joined by Joe Bufford who is the head pastor at Hillcrest Baptist Church in the great state of Kentucky. On this episode we discuss why God and the outdoors need to be in the same conversation. We also discuss Joe's new devotional book called Dominion and how the book came to fruition with many behind the scenes details. Free books are available through July 8th 2020, listen to find out how to get one!!

Episode 034 - God and the Outdoors with Joe Bufford

Wow, this week you are truly in for a treat! Your host, Nate Hicks, is joined this week by Dr. Kirt Rusenko from Boca Raton FL to talk sea turtles. Kirt has been the Marine Conservationist for the City of Boca Raton based at Gumbo Limbo Nature Center since 1995. He is in charge of the Boca Raton Sea Turtle Conservation and Research Program which monitors sea turtles on Boca Raton’s five miles of beaches. Dr. Rusenko has a BS/BA in Biology/Psychology, an MS in Biochemistry, and a PhD in Zoology. You don't want to miss this one!

Episode 033 - The Worlds Largest Reptile with Kirt Rusenko

Hunting, angling, and storytelling is what links us to our humanity; these are vital traditions that have been passed down through every generation since human existence. Host, Nate Hicks, reveals the art of story telling through the pursuit of wild game. From salmon fishing the Great Lakes to chasing elk in the vast Rocky mountains, there is plenty of opportunity to harvest dinner. Join Nate and his interesting guests as they discuss life, hunting and fishing tactics, wildlife and more!

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