When it comes to talkin' turkey, few can claim to do it at the level of our guest in EP. 25 of The BaseCamp Podcast. Shane Hendershot is a 2-time NWTF Grand National Calling Champion who burst onto the competition turkey calling scene by capturing the title in 2007. He did the same thing in the year of 2011, and his name now brings recognition across the turkey calling and hunting universe.
Shane joins the show to give us some insight into the incredible world of competition turkey calling by taking us through his backstory, shining light on some of the lesser known aspects of competition, and sharing his championship philosophy on the stage and in the turkey woods.
We also get some insights into the world of call-making, as Shane takes us through the lineup at his call company, Hendershot Game Calls.
You can't help but get excited to talk with those spring turkeys after this show! No better way to usher in the month of April.
If you would like to check out the lineup at Hendershot Game Calls, please visit Shane at https://www.hendershotgamecalls.com/You can follow Shane on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/HendershotGameCalls/ and on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/hendershotgamecalls
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In what will undoubtedly go down as one of the best BaseCamp Podcast episodes to date, we are joined in EP. 24 by none other than Jimmy Wren. If you have spent time in the turkey or waterfowl hunting realm, there's a pretty good chance that you have at least heard Jimmy's name a time or two. He's known as one of the true "good guys" in the outdoor industry. Jimmy Wren has carved an outdoor life that has placed him in key positions within some of the highest performing companies in the outdoor industry. From the early days at Zink Calls to his current position with Barnett Crossbows, Jimmy has more than a few great stories from hunting and working with some of the legends in the industry. Jimmy now finds himself as the owner of United Call Works, producing high quality waterfowl and turkey calls direct to consumer and for OEM customers. This show has a little bit of something for everyone, regardless of where your outdoor interests lie. We talk about building a career in the outdoors, call making, turkey strategy, and much more. Lock in and get comfortable, because this is a must-see episode! If you would like to take part in the workshop event that Jimmy mentions in the show, please go to https://www.facebook.com/events/1555542578470520?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22surface%22%3A%22user_timeline%22%7D%2C%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22attachment%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22newsfeed%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7DIf you would like to check out the awesome lineup at United Call Works, visit them at https://unitedcallworks.com/. You can follow United Call Works on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093010370648 or on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/united_call_works/LINKS 🔗 My Beacon: Links for ALL of our content and socials | https://beacons.ai/chriscampoutdoors
It's check-in time after a short hiatus for The BaseCamp Podcast! Episode 23 brings us back to the show with a refreshed outlook on where the podcast stands and where it is going.
In this quick listen, we go over some points of thought on the podcast itself, what it means moving forward, and then we finish with some hope and excitement for Spring 2025. LINKS 🔗 My Beacon: Links for ALL of our content and socials | https://beacons.ai/chriscampoutdoors
March is here, and that means a few things around here: shed antler hunting, making preps for spring turkey hunting season, and dreaming of those magical spring days in the outdoors. As bad as these couple of months are for the average American outdoorsman, we are turning the corner and getting hopeful about the days to come. This show begins with some check-in items, progresses to a more in-depth discussion on the reasons why shed antler hunting can help you in the fall, and then closes out with a lot of turkey hunting talk for those of us with spring fever. We even break out a new turkey shotgun that will debut during the 2025 spring turkey season! If you are in the end-stages of cabin fever, jump into EP. 22 of The BaseCamp Podcast to cure it! There is light at the end of the tunnel and plenty of things to get prepped for in the Great Outdoors. LINKS 🔗 My Beacon: Links for ALL of our content and socials | https://beacons.ai/chriscampoutdoors
After unveiling my own EDC Pocket Dump back on EP. 18, it was only right to bring Derek back into the fold for his version on EP. 21 of The BaseCamp Podcast. After all, Derek has been here for all of our previous EDC, safety, and Lifestyle episodes. He also happens to know a ton about the subject, so let's roll!
Derek brings us through some of his soft goods, organizational tools, material separators (knives), and a couple of wireless hole punchers (firearms). We round things out with plenty of discussion in each phase on why he chooses to equip these items in his everyday carry loadout.
Plenty of food for thought when it comes to how you round out your personal EDC toolkit!
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From that toxic Facebook hunting group that judges every inch of antler to your not-so-favorite outdoor influencer that catches hate online, our outdoor and hunting community experiences its fair share of toxicity. Thus, we ask the question: What is Wrong with the Outdoor "Industry"?
I am sure we all have some thoughts on that! The doldrums of the hunting off-season felt like the perfect time to bring up this controversial topic and generate some spicy clips for the social media pages...
Actually, it felt like the perfect time to bring some thoughtful and meaningful discussion to the table. If you follow, post, or watch any kind of outdoor content online, you know just how toxic things can get in our community. Hot debates, questioning morals and ethics, and so much more. Not to mention the palpable disdain that has come about as our community has embraced the digital world. Our hunting and outdoor community is definitely divided.
Jealousy, hate, flexing, and a whole lot more. We tackle it all in EP. 20!
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While the whitetail will likely always be America's go-to game animal, the wild turkey takes a backseat to none when the spring months roll around. That is especially true in the Southeastern United States, where turkey hunting culture is as strong as it has ever been.
Jacob Rampley of Eastern Turkey Obsession embodies the turkey hunting culture to a tee with a lineup of original products that speak to the heart of all true turkey-holics. ETO produces high quality designs that encompass the classic, vintage aspects of turkey hunting in each piece of apparel. Jacob's passion for the wild turkey is clear in every design and in every part of this conversation.
We begin the conversation trading background stories in the turkey hunting world, dive deeper into the X's and O's of turkey hunting, and finish by showcasing some of the merchandise that ETO is producing. Jacob even runs a few of his favorite calls to get those spring vibes going. Plenty of talk to get that eager spring turkey hunter ready for the spring strut!
If you would like to pick up some ETO swag for yourself, please visit them at https://easternturkeyobsession.com/
Use code JR10 and visit https://harmonygamecalls.com/ if you would like to pick up some of the calls that Jacob showcased on this episode!
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Nothing says EDC like a good pocket dump video, but why not parlay that into a full-blown podcast that covers all of the bases? That's exactly what you can expect in EP. 18 of The BaseCamp Podcast. We continue to build upon the earlier episode discussions of safety, preparedness, and everyday carry by diving into the more technical, or tactical, items in the toolkit. This is just a glimpse into some of the everyday essentials that help to keep me prepared. The vision is brought to life in a three-tiered system that hits on body-worn items, on-the-go vehicle considerations, and lastly the big hitters to protect the place that you call home; your castle. All the way from keychains to firearms, this podcast will serve as a comprehensive EDC load-out that should be more than sufficient for the majority. You are invited to get comfortable and lock in to see how your EDC kit stacks up! LINKS 🔗 My Beacon: Links for ALL of our content and socials | https://beacons.ai/chriscampoutdoors
With deer hunting season firmly in the rearview mirror for most of us, it is time to begin the long off-season ahead for 2025. What better time to discuss new horizons and opportunities? The start of those new, and hopefully better opportunities, begins with finding a new hunting spot for many people. While the age-old method of simply walking up to a random door and knocking for hunting permission is still a decent one, we bring you the option of efficiency with this "Secret Weapon" idea. Cover more ground, find more potential spots, and make a better impression on your community. Sounds like a winning play, right? We go through the basics of finding properties, utilizing mapping and parcel information, and then deploy the tactic with word-for-word examples of what has worked to score a rock-solid hunting lease in Ohio. LINKS 🔗 My Beacon: Links for ALL of our content and socials | https://beacons.ai/chriscampoutdoors
Episode 16 of The BaseCamp Podcast brings another fresh face to the table by way of Jacob Whitley with Fathers and The Great Outdoors. Jacob has pioneered his brand around faith and fatherhood in the outdoors. He's got a podcast, website, social media, and even some documentary production in his back pocket. We introduce you to Jacob, unpack his interesting life story that took him from the hills of Hollywood to the mountains of North Carolina, and we discuss the vision he has for his outdoor-based endeavor. The conversation features plenty of faith-based discussion and lessons learned from following a Christ-centered life. If you are interested in checking out Jacob's work discussed during the show, please utilize the links below: https://www.greatoutdoorspodcast.com/ https://whitleyfilms.com/ https://bravearethefallen.com/ https://behindsmoke.com/ http://globalpanic.world/ LINKS 🔗 My Beacon: Links for ALL of our content and socials | https://beacons.ai/chriscampoutdoors
Sometimes, your best bet for self-defense and self-preservation is to blend into your environment to avoid trouble in the first place. Regardless, everything we do is either helping us to blend in or forcing us to stick out when it comes to personal security. In EP.15, we build upon the self-defense subject that we hatched back in EP.13. Derek takes the reigns to present the concept of EDC in a slightly different way. This concept will apply to every single person out there. Much more than blades, belts, and bullets. We focus a large portion of the early discussion on the importance of physical appearance and the massive subliminal message every piece of our wardrobe inevitably sends. The conversation then transitions into accessories, vehicles, and value statements. Again, you are either blending in or standing out in EVERYTHING that you do. What message are you sending? Subscribe and follow along with all things BaseCamp here: https://beacons.ai/chriscampoutdoors?fbclid=IwY2xjawHIAVdleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHb_9N5lixU8uDq_JQqbTNjdlRXMeT6JrId1GccZa-H9SBEHN17lKeKQlmg_aem_RH4xdWuCjb24R5Fh34HDMA
We are throwing it back to the good-old days as we welcome Alex Thomson to the show for EP. 14 of The BaseCamp Podcast! Before Alex was my brother-in-law, he was actually my co-host on The Affiliated Outdoors Podcast. Alex was able to join us remotely to check in, discuss our 2024-25 deer season, and tell a few fun stories along the way. Subscribe and follow along with all things BaseCamp here: https://beacons.ai/chriscampoutdoors?fbclid=IwY2xjawHIAVdleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHb_9N5lixU8uDq_JQqbTNjdlRXMeT6JrId1GccZa-H9SBEHN17lKeKQlmg_aem_RH4xdWuCjb24R5Fh34HDMA
In response to the violent events of New Year's Day 2025, we have decided to tackle the broad topics of threat assessment, self-defense, and overall readiness for bad situations. Subscribe and follow along with all things BaseCamp here: https://beacons.ai/chriscampoutdoors?fbclid=IwY2xjawHIAVdleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHb_9N5lixU8uDq_JQqbTNjdlRXMeT6JrId1GccZa-H9SBEHN17lKeKQlmg_aem_RH4xdWuCjb24R5Fh34HDMA
We're closing out 2024 by going back to the roots of The BaseCamp Podcast with some good, old-fashioned deer talk! This episode will preview the final month of the whitetail season, provide some tactics for success, and further examine the science behind the homestretch of hunting season. Don't get too deer-pressed just yet! Subscribe and follow along with all things BaseCamp here: https://beacons.ai/chriscampoutdoors?fbclid=IwY2xjawHIAVdleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHb_9N5lixU8uDq_JQqbTNjdlRXMeT6JrId1GccZa-H9SBEHN17lKeKQlmg_aem_RH4xdWuCjb24R5Fh34HDMA
In this episode of The BaseCamp Podcast, we are joined again by Derek Lundy to discuss the general state of life following the Christmas holiday as we close 2024. Chris & Derek discuss Christmas blessings, exciting announcements, and a little camera & coffee talk. Just shooting the breeze! Subscribe and follow along with all things BaseCamp here: https://beacons.ai/chriscampoutdoors?fbclid=IwY2xjawHIAVdleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHb_9N5lixU8uDq_JQqbTNjdlRXMeT6JrId1GccZa-H9SBEHN17lKeKQlmg_aem_RH4xdWuCjb24R5Fh34HDMA
Episode 10 of The BaseCamp Podcast brings with it a new concept as we eye the beginning of a new year. We are excited to team up with Derek Lundy for lifestyle episodes that will expand the scope of the podcast beyond the realm of hunting and the outdoors. Chris and Derek bring you along for a 3-hour chat to develop a vision for the future and prime you for these new shows. No topic will be off-limits moving forward! We hope that this concept will help to broaden the appeal of The BaseCamp Podcast and create a warm environment for conversation year-round! Subscribe and follow along with all things BaseCamp here: https://beacons.ai/chriscampoutdoors?fbclid=IwY2xjawHIAVdleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHb_9N5lixU8uDq_JQqbTNjdlRXMeT6JrId1GccZa-H9SBEHN17lKeKQlmg_aem_RH4xdWuCjb24R5Fh34HDMA
AI and hunting are two things that the everyday outdoorsman of 5 to 10 years ago could not envision together.
In 2024, the future is NOW, and the two seemingly opposite worlds have collided.
In EP.9 of The BaseCamp Podcast, we are joined by an extremely interesting guest who is looking to pioneer AI technology inside of a hunting app. Joel Pouliot with Ruck-Up Media has created the all-new Dryads app to help hunters and outdoor-minded enthusiasts stay safe and become more effective in the field.
He joins us to discuss the app and all things AI in a detailed conversation that lasts more than an hour!
Joel was also kind enough to bless all BaseCamp viewers with one month FREE on the Dryads app! All you have to do is enter the code: basecamp on Apple or Google Play!
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Episode 8 of The BaseCamp Podcast ushers in the late whitetail season and the final month of 2024.
We look ahead to upcoming content, reflect on firearms seasons, and get you primed to punch a tag in December and January.
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As the whitetail rut winds down around the Midwest, we look at what you can expect on Thanksgiving week and beyond.
Firearm seasons are upon us, rut activity is starting to dry up, and the late-season push is about to kick off. We discuss and reminisce on this tradition-rich time of the year!
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We're podcasting about a November that we will not soon forget! From the past two weeks of buck kills to putting things in perspective, we cover some recent happenings and look at the last 10 days of the month for deer hunting!