Hunting, without doubt, requires knowledge, confidence, and leadership, especially for those who are leading and teaching others to be interested in the industry. Author, survivalist, and DIY hunter Christopher James “CJ” tells us what Be A Lion Outdoors is all about and he chose such an animal to represent aggressiveness in hunting. He offers some advice on how we can be lions out there on the field and become great leaders of the outdoors.…
What makes hunting more fun are the tools you use. Bob Smith, a traditional bow maker, goes back to the old times and talks about old school hunting using longbow arrows. He shares how he grew up hunting and how this inspired him to start his business producing bows in his home. Besides bow making, Bob also talks about his adventure hunting in private land using his aiming system. He shares where he hunts,…
Different hunters have different reasons for hunting, but most hunters hunt for the wildlife experience and the bond that is being developed between deer and human. In this episode, Bruce Hutcheon interviews Melanie and Mark Peterson of Melanie Peterson Outdoors and Dave Freeburn of Dave Freeburn Safaris about the very reason why they hunt. Lean in on this very brief but nonetheless insightful special that sheds light on what hunting does to people. —…
Trail cameras have been used for hunting for quite a long time, and through the years it has evolved to be more accurate and informative. Jacob Hacker, the regional sales manager for Spypoint Trail Camera, introduces their product and shares how he personally uses it for his own hunting adventure. Understanding animal behavior is key to getting that deer you want. With the Spypoint trail camera, you can easily observe your target’s patterns, habits,…
Stories about hunting can be very beneficial because one experience can teach others how to hunt better. Owner and CEO of Archery Maniacs, Zach Herold, talks about his hunting routine and some recent experiences he has had on the field. He illustrates his preferences such as shooting exclusively broadheads and also what gears you should use on your hunt. Narrating his other hunting experiences shooting in different fields at different distances, Zach shares his…
Getting a mature buck can be a very rewarding experience mainly because of the time and effort dedicated to a single catch. Avid deer hunters Jake Gullickson and Sean Newberg share their experience in bow hunting mature whitetails. Both hunters talk about which are the best seasons to hunt mature deer and advise to always watch the wind and where the deer bed and eat. Talking about the benefits of having a hit list,…
A food plot is the best place for a deer to feed, hence, that would be the best place to hunt. Having a better food plot for a deer will result in a healthy balance of nutrients. These nutrients not only help in growing a healthy deer herd but greatly impact a buck’s antler growth. In this episode, Eric Fitzgerald and Jason Obermiller from Rackology provide knowledge and methods on how to effectively hunt…
From covering the hunting and fishing scene in the Leigh Valley, to covering the world of archery for bowhunters across the nation, Christian Berg’s outdoors career has really taken flight over the past decade. The outdoors writer for The Morning Call from 2002-2008, Berg is now the editor for Petersen’s Bowhunting magazine, a position that takes him near and far while covering the sport of archery hunting for bow and arrow enthusiasts from coast…
One buck is great, but three in one season? Jordan Howell narrates how he shot three bucks with an average class of 159 to 160 in a single season. From using trail cameras such as Radix trail cameras to reading a deer’s patterns or habits from previous years, discover the creative secrets Jordan uses in his hunts and how he got the big three. The first buck he took was right at the start…
