Corey and Dave are joined by Nate Burns on this episode. The guys reflect on what were very different seasons in 2019. They talk about the new gear for 2020 that will lighten the load and their mental approach to the new season. Many lessons learned and challenges in 2019 for them all!

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Episode 33- Special Guest Nate Burns

Miles of boots on the ground and topo scouting finally paid off as Corey put an arrow in his first TX buck! Hunting is a game of inches and many times yards. Hear how a tough decision ended up being the difference between killing this old mature deer and admiring him from a distance.

Corey gets it done on a 6 year old TX public land buck!

Joshua Milligan- How hunters are damaging the outdoor industry through social media and bad choices! by Dave Ashworth

Joshua Milligan- How hunters are damaging the outdoor industry through social media and bad choices!

The guys get caught up on trips, upcoming hunting adventures and announce their new series called "This is Hunting". Episode one coming soon!

Yellowstone, Cell Cams, Hagerman, Whitetail Memories and some other randomness!

Corey has been hunting all of his life but it wasn't until recently that he got on mature bucks. Hear his personal journey from quitting archery after wounding a buck to the birth of Rooted Outdoors!

Why it took Corey 28 years to harvest a mature buck!

Aaron Warbrtitton of The Hunting Public joins the fellas this week for another episode of the podcast! Guess what???? We dove deep into public hunting strategies :) Aaron also explains why the guys don't use any scent control system other than playing the wind! That wasn't always the case and you will hear what lead them to ditching the scent sprays. Lastly, get the lineup for their upcoming state by state Deer Tour!

Aaron Warbritton- The Hunting Public

The guys grab their gear and dive into what they use and why! Filming your hunts can be fun but the gear can get overwhelming. They break down the basics and help you get started or take your filming to the next level!

Filming Hunts- Breaking down camera gear

Ben Harshyne, Owner of HUNTERRA Maps, joins the guys for an information packet episode! They dive deep into hunting maps, terrain features and what to look for when learning a property. Also, how you can increase your odds this year by understanding how deer travel through terrain. Ben is also a partner with Whitetail Properties in Iowa and he tells us how his dream of hunting huge Iowa bucks came true!

Ben Harshyne- HUNTERRA and Whitetail Properties

The guys talk with Brad Hruska of Driven Purpose Outdoors! Brad is a man of God first, husband and amazing father. Hear how Driven Purpose was born and how it has impacted so many along the way. Brad also touches on the new hunting property that the team purchased and how they are managing it for mature bucks. It's tough as a hunter to balance family and hunting at times but the guys share how they have grown over the years in that area!

Brad Hruska- Driven Purpose Outdoors

The guys talk with their new friend Dylan Matter about everything archery! They tell the incredible story of how they all met and Dylan dives deep into the skill, equipment and science of archery!

Dylan Matter- PA Hunter and Champion Archer!

Dave and Corey head to Texas Hill Country for the Rustic River Media Outdoor Film School! They dive into the WHY of hunting and the power behind understanding your motivations. Maybe you grew up hunting or you are new to the game. Either way we all have our reasons!

The guys head to Texas Hill Country

Rooted Outdoors and The Element came together on this episode! Tyler and K.C. share how The Element Podcast was born. They talked about their recent challenges and successes on a turkey hunting trip. The guys discussed how they got into filming their hunts. They also dove into how taking shortcuts in the hunting process can actually hurt your chances for long term success!

Tyler Jones and K.C. Smith from The Element Podcast

The guys chat with Mike of Heartland Bowhunter about bow hunting turkeys. He shares their setup for hunting and filming without a blind and much more. Mike also talks about staying rooted in family and how he approaches that difficult balance.

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