This week we're sitting down with Steve to hear the story of how he sealed the deal on a beautiful 204lb Massachusetts public land buck. We also discuss what we're seeing for buck activity in our areas, dealing with mid season equipment failures, and what we expect as we head into November. Good luck out there!
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Jason Ellsworth is a professional wild game chef, lifelong hunter, and founder of Ellsworth Cooks. Born and raised in Western New York, Jason shares his journey from his military service, to the restaurant industry, to becoming a world-renowned camp chef. We discuss the reward of serving others, honoring what you kill, and how improving your cooking skills can improve your overall hunting experience.
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This week on the Just Hunt Podcast, we sit down with Jon Lewis to talk maximizing your hunting odds in October with cold fronts. We discuss our hunting encounters from the week, what worked, what didn't, and much more.
Other topics include:
- Finding the limited resource to narrow down target areas
- How the moose rut in the Northeast affects whitetail
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- Brett leaving Matt stranded in the dark
- Balancing historical data with real-time data
- How many chances you get before you blow out an area
- Being disciplined in holding out for the right deer
The rut is almost here. Get after it, and good luck out there!!
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Kenny Kane is a forester, big woods hunter, and president of Generations Forestry in Kane, Pennsylvania. We dig into the real, on-the-ground relationships between timber management, habitat development, and deer behavior that all hunters should hear - whether you manage land or just want to better understand buck movement in the big woods.
Other topics include:
- Misconceptions about what is "good" whitetail habitat
- Whether timber cuts hold mature deer
- How sensory advantage — sightlines, wind, and overhead cover — drive bedding choices.
- Beech leaf disease
- The controversy of using herbicides in timber management
- How this year's drought could affect our forests and deer activity
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The season is officially here! This week we’re coming at you from hunting camp - we’ve already got velvet in hand, meat on the pole, and we’re just getting started. We talk opening day mishaps, successful hunts, early season deer behavior, and more.
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This week on the Just Hunt Podcast, we sit down with Kyle MacDonald as we gear up for some early season whitetail action. We dive into how to get started building your own bow from home, and why it may take your archery game to the next level. We also discuss crossbow laws, our take on crossing property lines to recover deer, and some cop roadkill stories. The season's here!!
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On this episode, we sit down with David Giarrizzo - founder of Tag N’ Brag and host of the Goose Chasing podcast. Born and raised outside of Cleveland Ohio, David grew up hunting with his brother on his family’s chunk of land in Western NY. Defying all odds, David explains how habitat work and a strong cultural shift among hunters has allowed them to harvest not one, but two Boone and Crockett whitetails on their farm in a place where they never thought was possible. We discuss David’s journey into the outdoor industry, chasing velvet bucks in North Dakota, dealing with jealous neighbors, and much more.
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On this episode, we answer questions and discuss: how to effectively inventory large areas with trail cameras, if hunting bad weather is worth it, crazy blood trailing stories, and much more. Thanks for watching.
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Doug Delaney is a master butcher, avid hunter, and owner of The Cutting Barn in Mason, New Hampshire. Born and raised in Southern New Hampshire, Doug has over two decades of experience working in USDA facilities, food safety, and custom processing prior to opening The Cutting Barn. Now processing hundreds of animals each fall, Doug shares his wisdom on how to properly care for your meat in the field and maximize your harvest. We discuss the importance of having a plan, how to care for meat in hot weather, and much more.
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Jake Hofer is a licensed real estate broker, owner of the Whitetail Master Academy, and host of both the WHTL Podcast and The Land Podcast. Having helped hundreds of clients in their land buying journey, as well as having purchased multiple farms himself, Jake has seen just about everything you could imagine in terms of buying a hunting property. We discuss Jake's personal journey in buying his first farm, tips to help you through the process, and much more.
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This week on the Just Hunt Podcast, we talk with Beau Martonik - a true big woods buck killer and host of the East Meets West Podcast. For 7 years, Beau has picked the brains of hundreds of great hunters from the Northeast to the Pacific Northwest and everything in between. We discuss all things big woods, buck behavior, and much more.
Topics include:
- The mental game of hunting low-deer density areas
- Why mature bucks might be living closer than you think
- Factors that can skew historical data
- Studying fawn data to predict daylight buck activity
- Concentrating your time in one area for maximum success
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This week on the Just Hunt Podcast, we're joined by Erik Barber — writer, outdoorsman, and Content Manager at Vortex Optics. A die-hard public land hunter from Wisconsin, Erik shares his journey from chasing whitetails in the big woods of Northern Wisconsin to working with legends like Bill Winke at Midwest Whitetail, and eventually landing his dream role in the outdoor industry.
In this episode, we dive into:
🦌 Midwest Whitetail tales – pot pies, being broke, and getting stuck (and unstuck)
🏹 How struggle builds character in the outdoors and beyond
🌲 Saddle hunting vs. ultralight hang-ons – what Erik prefers and why
🐻 Missing a Boone & Crockett bear and what he learned from it
🏔️ Alaska adventures – the best way to experience the Last Frontier
🦃 Wisconsin turkey hunting – enjoying the golden days while they last
Whether you’re a seasoned public land hunter or just getting started, this episode is packed with laughs, lessons, and inspiration from one of the most down to earth people in the hunting industry, "Slingin Rick".
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This week on the Just Hunt Podcast, we sit down with Cody McDonald — a registered Maine Guide, lifelong outdoorsman, and contributor to the Moose Hunt Podcast. From commercial fishing in the Bering Sea to oil rigs off Adak Island, Cody's real passion lies in the rugged terrain of the North Maine Woods, chasing moose and tracking giant bucks. Cody shares his journey into moose guiding, memorable moments, and what he anticipates for the future of moose hunting in New England.
🎧 Topics We Cover:
- How Cody got hooked on moose hunting at age 4
- The mystery of giant bucks with small feet
- Old-school tracking tactics in modern-day hunting
- The current state of Maine’s moose herd
- Brain worm, moose health, and the whitetail connection
- Should New Hampshire issue more moose permits?
- Why moose populations may be underreported by the state
If you're into moose hunting, whitetail tracking, or big woods strategy, this episode is for you. Thanks for listening.
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On this episode, we sit down with Mark Kenyon — author, conservationist, and host of the Wired to Hunt podcast — to break down the most pressing threat to our public lands in recent history. A controversial proposal buried inside the "Big Beautiful Bill" could result in the largest public land sale in modern U.S. history, initially targeting over 3 million acres of BLM and Forest Service land throughout 11 western states. Mark is helping lead the fight to make sure that doesn't happen.
🏔️ Topics Include:
Why this proposal is a slippery slope that could impact hunters, anglers, hikers, and outdoor lovers across the country
How public lands provide economic, ecological, recreational, and even national identity value
What you can do right now to help stop the sell-off — including how to contact your senators and representatives
Whether you hunt the mountains of Utah or hike the forests of Vermont, this episode explains why every American should care. Losing even one acre sets a dangerous precedent. It’s time to speak up. Make the call!
📞 Capitol Switchboard: 202-224-3121
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On this episode, we sit down with Zach Ferenbaugh from The Hunting Public to talk about his personal and hunting evolution—from a period of stagnation to embracing fitness, mobility, and a mindset of continual learning. Zach dives into how trial and error, learning from failure, and questioning traditional hunting advice has shaped his success in the field. 🏔️
🏹 Topics Include:
How fitness makes you a better hunter
How habitat influences deer behavior
Subtle shifts in buck bedding
Common hunting mistakes you might not realize
The limits of map scouting
Why even the best hunters need a little luck
Whether you hunt from a stand in the Northeast, spot-and-stalk out West, or somewhere in between, this conversation will get you thinking critically about your hunting approach.
Thanks for tuning in!
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On this episode of the Just Hunt Podcast, we talk hunting gear with Adam Lamson, CEO and founder of Stagr Gear. Designed for trackers and mobile hunters, Stagr Gear is rethinking traditional Northeastern hunting clothing to work across a wide range of conditions and styles. We also cover important changes to Vermont and New Hampshire archery seasons, the booming bear population, strategies for patterning bucks on scrapes, and a whole lot more.
🏹 Topics include:
Advocating for bear baiting in Vermont
A beaver dam mishap
Rubber boots vs hikers for hunting
How to keep your feet dry during long hunts
Surprising deer age structure in the Northeast
The challenge and reward of bow hunting
With years of experience and trial-and-error behind it, this episode is packed with tips for selecting the right hunting gear for your style. Whether you're hunting Vermont big woods, Maine ridges, New Hampshire swamps, or even a corn field in the midwest — you’ll find something useful here.
#WhitetailHunting #Tracking #Vermont #Maine #NewHampshire #Bucks #TrailCameraData #RutHunting #HuntingGear #DeerHuntingTips #HuntingPressure #DeerBehavior #BuckMovement #HuntingStrategy #MobileHunting
On this episode, we're joined by expert guide Steve Sherk. Over the last decade, Steve has studied and analyzed the data from roughly 200 trail cameras in the Pennsylvania mountains. Listen in while he explains the insights he has learned through that process and how it could help you better understand buck behavior in the big woods!
🏔️ Topics include:
- The critical role of temperature, barometric pressure, and moon phases on buck movement
- Buck bedding locations/food sources
- Locating a buck after he shifts
- The impact of gun season on deer behavior
- Building confidence in your hunting locations
- Combining data with intuition/experience to predict deer movement
Backed by years of data, this episode offers hunters an inside look at the patterns surrounding the rut and how pressure impacts deer — helping you to make smarter decisions in the field.
#WhitetailHunting #TrailCameraData #RutHunting #HuntingPressure #DeerBehavior #BuckMovement #SteveSherk #HuntingStrategy #TrailCameras #HuntingTips
In this episode, we dive deep into the world of modern muzzleloading with John LaMarca, the engineer and director of marketing for Woodman Arms. Whether you're a seasoned hunter or new to black powder rifles, this discussion will give you critical insights into the ongoing debate: smokeless powder vs. Blackhorn 209.
We explore the pros and cons of each powder type, legal considerations by state, performance differences, safety tips, and much more.
From ballistics and bullet selection to real-world hunting stories and gear prep, this episode is packed with valuable muzzleloader tips, load data insights, and a look at why smokeless muzzleloading might be the future — depending on where you live.
🎯 Topics Covered:
- Smokeless vs. Blackhorn 209 performance
- Why load selection matters more than you think
- Legal considerations for smokeless muzzleloaders
- Gear failures vs. user error: real hunting scenarios
- Choosing between .40, .45, and .50 caliber
Whether you're tracking big bucks or dialing in for long-range shots, don’t miss this in-depth conversation with one of the leaders in the muzzleloading world.
This week, we’re coming to you from New Hampshire turkey camp with Josh Ilderton of The Untamed. Spring turkey season 2025 has been a grind — from the Southeast to the Northeast — and we’re not exactly sure why. We dive into what’s been working, what’s not, and why we're looking forward to deer season.
In this episode, we cover:
- Why 2-year-old gobblers might be the missing link this year
- Josh’s bed bug nightmare
- Shifting gears toward whitetail season and rut tactics
- Thoughts on Kansas, West Virginia, and the Midwest rut
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On this episode, Brett breaks down how he killed "LEFTY", a 7-Year-Old NH public land buck. After 4 years of history, Brett explains in detail how he located Lefty's core area, located his track in the snow, and successfully tracked him and killed him in his bed.
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