Hunting YouTuber Thomas Hoke ( @HokeOutdoors  ) joined us on Sporting Journal Radio the last two weeks to tell us some of his cool stories about filming hunting videos. Here we have his full conversation with us. He talks about his wildest and most memorable moments he’s captured. Thomas also tells us about his time hunting this year in Minnesota, how it’s different from other states he’s hunted and filmed in, and how he’s enjoying life making calls for the DRC Call Company.



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On this podcast, Chris Sebastian from Ducks Unlimited has some duck reports. Bret Amundson asks Chris what he’s seeing in the Mississippi Flyway, and the two talk about duck hunting in Alaska.



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Chris talks about how ducks are doing across the country, but specifically in the Mississippi Flyway. He and Bret discuss what might be causing a shift in migration patterns this year, especially with certain drought conditions. Pintail populations are also talked about, as some hunters feel there’s more sprigs than ever, but that might not actually be the case. Chris also has proof in the state of the duck reports of how work by organizations like Ducks Unlimited is helping duck populations across the continent.



Bret and Chris also talk about duck hunting on Kodiak Island in Alaska. Chris went up there last December for Ducks Unlimited Magazine, and the Amundsons are going this year to film for the North American Waterfowl Show. Bret picks Chris’ brain about his experience and what to expect in Alaska. They talk about the gnarly weather that can delay flights for days on end, big grizzly bears constantly wandering around, and the abundant sea ducks that are available to hunt.



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On this show, we’re joined by Ben Brettingen from OnX Maps. He has some tips and tricks for using OnX to be more successful when hunting geese this early season, including using different map layers to find wheat fields and other areas that early season honkers will gravitate to. He also talks about how you can use OnX to deal with electronically posted land in North Dakota. Ben and Bret discuss some of their most memorable August goose hunts along with the struggles that go into the season. It will all help you shoot more early season geese.



OnX also has a new map layer to help out grouse hunters find freshly logged timber areas in the northern regions. He explains how you can use that layer to find more grouse this fall.



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On this show, we’re joined by Trent Marsh and Tanner Cherney from Spypoint Trail Cams. They tell us all about the new Spypoint Flex Trail Cam and why you need to add it to your arsenal. It has some new features that will help you shoot bigger deer. We also learn about keeping cameras in the woods nearly year-round and how they’re a big management tool. Then Trent and Tanner tell us about some of the coolest trail cam pics they’ve been sent.



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On this show, we’re joined by Aaron Hebeisen, Tim Brass and Matt Lee from Backcountry Hunters & Anglers. They tell us about a few of their current projects and why they’re important, including fighting for the protection of the Boundary Waters from mining. They also talk about the importance of public lands and recap the 2022 Rendezvous.



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On this show, we’re joined by Dr. Bill Rawls. He’s spent time helping others recover and treat Lyme Disease and he even overcame Lyme himself. He tells us what he knows about the nasty disease and why he thinks ticks are linked to every chronic illness out there, including cancer. He also tells us why not everyone gets sick from ticks, and then lets us in on his secrets for treating those that do.



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On this show, we’re joined by Cory Loeffler, as he and Bret Amundson recap their turkey hunting trip to Nebraska, Missouri and Kansas. How’d it go? Were they successful? How’s the new Sitka Equinox Guard system? Then we talk to Parsifal Smith who hunts turkeys with a long bow and wears a kilt. We talk to him and find out why he does what he does and why he likes it.



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On this show, we’re joined by Vijay Patil. Vijay is a biologist studying waterfowl in Alaska. Recently he’s been researching a fairly new colony of snow geese that’s been growing. He tells us why they’re studying them, where these geese are coming from and why the population is doing so well. He also happens to be the one who put the tarsal band on the bird Dan’s group shot a few weeks ago.



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On this show, we talk to Doug Leier from the North Dakota Game and Fish Department about the recent outbreak of the Avian Influenza, or bird flu. What do we know about it right now? What do you do if you find a sick bird? Doug tells us. He also gives us an update on how Snow Goose numbers are looking in North Dakota, and what he’s hearing from other people as well.



Then we chat with Erik Osberg from Ottertail Lakes Country about the Maple Syrup Festival in Vergas, Minnesota, where they serve maple syrup milkshakes. Sounds like it’s something worth checking out.



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On this show, we talk to Jared Wiklund, Eran Sandquist and Kayla Blocker from Pheasants Forever about the current sign-up for the Conservation Reserve Program and the importance of creating that habitat for wildlife. We also talk about the perfect recipe for bird habitat and the upcoming National Pheasant Fest



First, we talk to local farmer David Eckhardt and his wife Lyndsey who used to work for the FSA to get their perspective on CRP, filter strips and buffer laws.



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On this show, we talk to Midwest Wild Sheep Foundation chapter president Mike Bouton. Mike tells us why he loves Wild Sheep hunting so much. He also talks about some of the wild places he’s chased these amazing creatures.



Mike also talks about the upcoming chapter banquet in March and why it’s so important for sheep and other wildlife. He details the cool auction items and why everyone should come check it out.



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On this show, we talk to Ben Brettingen about his bird hunting adventures that brought him out west to Montana for Huns and Sharpies, to as far south as Texas, with stops at states like Kansas and Michigan thrown in there too. Ben tells us about his cool experiences and his not-so-cool experiences, along with his must-have gear for trips like these.



Ben also tells us about some cool OnX Elite membership benefits that will help you draw more tags, build preference points and plan hunting trips.



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Paul Hagel joined the show last week and has quite the story to tell. He drew two “Once-In-A-Lifetime” tags in North Dakota in the same season. One Moose tag and one Elk tag. How did the hunts go? How did he get so lucky? Paul tells us his pretty sweet tale and we hope he’s buying Powerball tickets!!



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On this show, we talk to competitive shooter Dustin Sanchez. Dustin lives in uptown Minneapolis, and he tells us some stories of what it was like having to protect his home and his family during the riots in Minneapolis after the death of George Floyd. How many guns did he have pointed at him? It’s pretty wild stuff.



We also chat with him about some of his competitions, who he works for and what his favorite gun to shoot is. Dustin also has some tips for practicing with your everyday carry weapon for us.



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On this show, we talk to three Midwesterners who have travelled west to chase Elk and Mule Deer. Jason Zins, Kaily Helget and Jamie Dietman share their stories of hunting out in the mountains. What did Jason and his son shoot on the same day? What unique way did Kaily travel up and down the mountains? What’s Jamie doing in Montana as we speak?



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This podcast brings us back in time to the story of the famous Jim Jordan buck. What made this giant whitetail so famous. Is it a Minnesota or Wisconsin deer? Why is that even a question? Bret Amundson talked to Mike Kornmann back in 2014 for an episode of our main program Sporting Journal Radio and today we bring you the story here to the Finding Fur and Feathers podcast.



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Ruffed Grouse are king up north, but seldom get talked about. Great table fare, a challenge to chase around and an all-around cool bird. On this show, we talk all things Grouse with upland fanatics Ben Brettingen from OnX Hunt, Matt Soberg from Covey Rise and Jared Olafson from the Lake of the Woods chapter of Ruffed Grouse Society. They talk about how the season has been, what conditions are like and some of the future of our hunting.



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On this show, we chat all things deer hunting. Sam Soholt joins to talk about how his deer season has gone so far including what he shot in Wisconsin, what his favorite conditions are, and other tips and tricks. Tyler Scott also joins later after he wraps up in surgery to talk about how his deer season has gone and his thoughts on how states should combat CWD. Oh and Tyler shot something pretty cool earlier this year too. What do you think it was??



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On this episode, former MN DNR commissioner Tom Landwehr stopped by the home studio to chat with the guys regarding the current duck hunting conditions. John Devney also joined the show via the interwebs to discuss what he’s seeing in North Dakota. The two then discuss what the future looks like for duck and goose hunting, and what needs to be done to protect the sport we love.



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On this episode, Jared Wiklund from Pheasants Forever gets us prepped for the upcoming Pheasant hunting seasons. How did the birds do during the drought? How are the crops looking? What does our hunting land and habitat look like? What can hunters expect when they hit the field next weekend? Jared answers all of our questions and tells us what Pheasant hunters can expect this season.



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