Hunting is commonly perceived as a man’s world. Breaking that stereotype in this episode, host Bruce Hutcheon talks to Kristine “KJ” Houtman about her book, Why Women Hunt. The book is the first book of its kind and takes us to an intimate look at the lives of eighteen individual female hunters across the country. Their diverse personal stories explore what motivates them to connect, spiritually and physically, with the natural world in one…
Chronic wasting disease (CWD) is a prion disease that has been affecting wildlife species, particularly the deer family. As this disease continues to spread, it should undoubtedly be a cause of concern for all stakeholders and hunters alike. Josh Honeycutt, Associate Editor and Deer Hunting Editor for Realtree.com, sheds light into this issue as he shares his knowledge about the disease. A writer himself who has written a great deal on this topic, Josh…
Listen to the podcast here: Meadow on R3 – When we leave this world, we leave something behind. One way or another, for better or worse. Equally true is our inheritance upon birth. I was not born in to wealth rather a rich life. My inheritance is one of skills, knowledge, and passion for the outdoors. I am fortunate for my upbringing. Most girls and women never get the opportunities that I did. I am…
Treezyn – Over 30 years of study in environmental surroundings (hunting), fractal research, and natural elements has reached a pinnacle and the result is our camo. Knowing wasn’t enough; application of what we have learned dissecting the woods to create a concealment pattern outside of the industry paradigm was the outcome. We know bigger, bolder, more contrasting elements and textures are crucial to disguising the most recognized silhouette on the planet, a human. Our…
Showing much commitment to deer hunting, Austin Bittner is a 365-day a year hunter. He shares from his experiences some tips as well as some techniques on how you can hunt yourself. Starting with his own personal story, Austin talks about when he became a hunter – tracing it down to his first hunting with his father to when he started shooting rifles at around six years old. He then shares his 2018 season and…
There is so much to explore about the outdoors, and people who encourage others to go outdoors and discover nature are heroes. Scott Jordan, the Founder of CRCS Outdoors, tells us why and how he started the deer hunter education program. He emphasized the importance of teaching the younger generation to enjoy the outdoors, hunt, and do other activities with nature. Scott talks about the activities that they have in their programs that help instill…
Many people have different opinions about women and hunting because it is still taboo in some societies. Brooke Jordan Dzara, the host of CRCS Outdoors, talks about the humble beginnings of the program. She shares her journey as a young woman exposed to hunting and how she coped with all the expectations and reactions that society has towards hunters and reached a common ground with them. Today, more women are entering the world of…
LISTEN TO THE PODCAST HERE: Everybody thinks that, as somebody in the hunting industry, life has got to be a lot of fun and lot of glamour, but it’s not. Bill Winke of Midwest Whitetail shares wisdom and advice as he looks back on when he started with deer hunting. He believes everybody should go after their dreams but keep their eyes open while doing it. He also shares tips on how he hunts whitetail…
Time is of the essence when you’re hunting. With an app called Scout the Hunt, Branden Labrum and his team can help you zero in on your efforts and increase your scouting capacity. Through the app’s Advanced Scouting Platform, all fresh intel from the field will instantly be available for to incorporate into your scouting strategy. Looking to receive alerts and images of your preferred game when spotted? Not a problem! Along with their corresponding…
