Garrett Feik is back to doing what Garrett Feik does- slocking big illinois bucks. Garrett tells how he got permission to hunt this unique farm and the process he put together to kill this specific buck. It's a great story filled with plenty of tips and tricks for mobile deer hunting and using trail cameras, as well as a few good laughs.    Follow Garrett: @gfeik77 Check out the First Gen Hunter Website Follow First Gen Hunter Instagram: @first.gen.hunter Facebook: @first.gen.hunter Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex  Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake  Follow Noel: @noelgandy Follow Ryan: @theuplandsocial   Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:   East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You! My Medic use discount code firstgen15 at checkout to save 15% TideWe Use discount code: firstgen15 at checkout to save 15% Optics Planet Use discount code: fgh5 at checkout to save 5% 360 Sportsmen Use discount code: FIRSTGEN15 AlienGear Holsters FORLOH Fox River Socks Gunskins Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories Outdoor Edge  

We’re back after a weeklong hiatus and we have stories to tell. Lance has been in the deer woods and the duck blind with his son and Noel FINALLY connected on a deer on property that he owns. The boys enjoy reconnecting after some time apart and talk about where Noel spent his last week: Realtree Farms in Georgia! We preview upcoming trips for Lance to Colorado and Missouri and give a brief update about the launch of our miniseries “Rut Revival” which will be coming within the next two weeks.    Be sure to keep tabs with the gang on social media: The Hunting Heritage- Facebook: www.facebook.com/thehuntingheritagepodcast Instagram: @thehuntingheritagepodcast   Noel- Facebook: www.facebook.com/gandyoutdoors Instagram: @noelgandy   Lance- Facebook: www.facebook.com/lance.cornelius.3 Instagram: @no_insta_lance   The First Gen Hunter Facebook: www.facebook.com/first.gen.hunter Instagram: @first.gen.hunter

There's been a lot happening in the hunting community lately. Changes to hunting media, threats of public land sales and exploitation, and the upcoming wave of new tech and new faces in the community. Someone I knew who would have an interesting take on all of this is Sam Lungren. I think you will appreciate the conversation and perspective he shares.    Follow Sam: @samlungrenmedia Check out the First Gen Hunter Website Follow First Gen Hunter Instagram: @first.gen.hunter Facebook: @first.gen.hunter Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex  Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake  Follow Noel: @noelgandy Follow Ryan: @theuplandsocial   Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:   East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You! My Medic use discount code firstgen15 at checkout to save 15% TideWe Use discount code: firstgen15 at checkout to save 15% Optics Planet Use discount code: fgh5 at checkout to save 5% 360 Sportsmen Use discount code: FIRSTGEN15 Camofire Black Ovis AlienGear Holsters FORLOH Fox River Socks Gunskins Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories Outdoor Edge  

You got the shot, now what? Find out how to make a clean recovery once you've released an arrow or squeezed a trigger! There's a ton of great info here for hunters of every level!   Follow Judd: @juddmccullum Check out the First Gen Hunter Website Follow First Gen Hunter Instagram: @first.gen.hunter Facebook: @first.gen.hunter Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex  Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake  Follow Noel: @noelgandy Follow Ryan: @theuplandsocial   Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:   East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You! My Medic use discount code firstgen15 at checkout to save 15% TideWe Use discount code: firstgen15 at checkout to save 15% Optics Planet Use discount code: fgh5 at checkout to save 5% 360 Sportsmen Use discount code: FIRSTGEN15 Camofire Black Ovis AlienGear Holsters FORLOH Fox River Socks Gunskins Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories Outdoor Edge  

Very few people in the world are popular enough to be known by one name: Madonna, Cher, and Bono to name a few. In the hunting world there are even fewer. The exception: T-Bone! Travis “T-Bone” Turner is as good of a guy as you will ever meet. His time as a personality with Bone Collector and Realtree helped introduce the world to the archery guru who is full of knowledge and laughs.  Take a step back in time with Lance and Noel as they dive into what made T-Bone fall in love with the outdoors. They’ll talk favorite squirrel recipes, how we can inspire others to keep the hunting heritage alive, archery dreams and so much more.  Follow T-Bone- Facebook: www.facebook.com/tboneoutdoors/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/tboneoutdoors/ Website: www.tboneoutdoors.com   Be sure to keep tabs with the gang on social media: The Hunting Heritage- Facebook: www.facebook.com/thehuntingheritagepodcast Instagram: @thehuntingheritagepodcast   Noel- Facebook: www.facebook.com/gandyoutdoors Instagram: @noelgandy   Lance- Facebook: www.facebook.com/lance.cornelius.3 Instagram: @no_insta_lance   The First Gen Hunter Facebook: www.facebook.com/first.gen.hunter Instagram: @first.gen.hunter

Caleb and I are back to offer some quick tips on how we break down a property and use different factors to help us determine where we will hunt. In this episode we talk crops, thermals, wind, and a few other factors.   Check out the First Gen Hunter Website Follow First Gen Hunter Instagram: @first.gen.hunter Facebook: @first.gen.hunter Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex  Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake  Follow Noel: @noelgandy Follow Ryan: @theuplandsocial   Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:   East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You! My Medic use discount code firstgen15 at checkout to save 15% TideWe Use discount code: firstgen15 at checkout to save 15% Optics Planet Use discount code: fgh5 at checkout to save 5% 360 Sportsmen Use discount code: FIRSTGEN15 Camofire Black Ovis AlienGear Holsters FORLOH Fox River Socks Gunskins Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories Outdoor Edge  

A New Thing- The Hunting Heritage Podcast The long anticipated arrival of The Hunting Heritage Podcast is here! Join Lance Cornelius and Noel Gandy as they keep us entertained and informed while discussing what they consider to be a staple of every hunter's story: their Genesis. They'll work to answer the "why" question with their guests as it pertains to the reasons for hunting and the passion that develops as a result. In this opening episode, Lance discusses his offseason and plans with his kids in regard to the upcoming Iowa youth deer season. Noel dialogues about a busy lifestyle and what that looks like as far as this season's preparations go. Be sure to keep tabs with the gang on social media: The Hunting Heritage- Facebook:⁠ www.facebook.com/thehuntingheritagepodcast⁠ Instagram: ⁠@thehuntingheritagepodcast⁠ Noel- Facebook: ⁠www.facebook.com/gandyoutdoors⁠ Instagram: ⁠@noelgandy⁠ Lance- Facebook: ⁠www.facebook.com/lance.cornelius.3⁠ Instagram: ⁠@no_insta_lance⁠ The First Gen Hunter Facebook: ⁠www.facebook.com/first.gen.hunter⁠ Instagram: ⁠@first.gen.hunter

It's year two of the annual tag buying episode! This year Caleb and I are joined by our friends Noel Gandy, Josh Sparks, Brent Barnett, Jace Elliott, Drake Lamb, and Justin Karns. We all burned the midnight oil to talk about our upcoming deer season for 2025- I guarantee you will enjoy the conversation! Follow Jace: @jace.elliott Josh: @joshsparksmw Brent: @brent.barnett25 Noel: @noelgandy Drake: @dlamb32 Justin: @justinkarns   Check out the First Gen Hunter Website Follow First Gen Hunter Instagram: @first.gen.hunter Facebook: @first.gen.hunter Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex  Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake  Follow Noel: @noelgandy Follow Ryan: @theuplandsocial   Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:   East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You! My Medic use discount code firstgen15 at checkout to save 15% TideWe Use discount code: firstgen15 at checkout to save 15% Optics Planet Use discount code: fgh5 at checkout to save 5% 360 Sportsmen Use discount code: FIRSTGEN15 Camofire Black Ovis AlienGear Holsters FORLOH Fox River Socks Gunskins Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories Outdoor Edge    

Deer season is kicking off around the midwest and many of you may be hunting new ground for the first time and wondering how best to set up for filling tags. Through the years Caleb and I have become a strong tag team for breaking down new ground and through the next few weeks we will share some of our strategies for doing so.   Check out the First Gen Hunter Website Follow First Gen Hunter Instagram: @first.gen.hunter Facebook: @first.gen.hunter Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex  Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake  Follow Noel: @noelgandy Follow Ryan: @theuplandsocial   Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:   East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You! My Medic use discount code firstgen15 at checkout to save 15% TideWe Use discount code: firstgen15 at checkout to save 15% Optics Planet Use discount code: fgh5 at checkout to save 5% 360 Sportsmen Use discount code: FIRSTGEN15 Camofire Black Ovis AlienGear Holsters FORLOH Fox River Socks Gunskins Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories Outdoor Edge    

Today on The Upland Social, we are going to take a different approach. Because the upland community is so awesome, we recently hit 1,000 followers on Instagram. To celebrate, we hosted an "Online Upland Party" where participants could discuss their plans for the upcoming fall.   Proud Sponsors:   https://www.huntredi.com/   https://gundogcentral.com/      

Jim Burris is a passionate outdoorsman who recently relocated from North Carolina to Wisconsin.  He’s hunted with bird dogs for over 25 years going back to his time grouse hunting the Appalachian hills of West Virginia with his Ryman English Setter.  Currently, he has a pudelpointer named Manu that he travels the country with hunting any upland bird they can find.  He is a lover and collector of rare upland hunting literature and fine shotguns.   Jim is the founder and chairman for the Bird Dog Society, a non-profit dedicated to providing education, outreach, and events to bird dog owners to support an enriched and healthy lifestyle with their dogs.  Professionally Jim is the director of a large aquaculture research center studying the physiological processes of fish.  If there is anything that can top Jim’s passion for upland hunting it would be his passion for fishing, but it’s a close competition for his time. Topics Covered: Jim's recent move from North Carolina to Wisconsin The hunting style of a pudelpointer The thrill and challenge of hunting snipe and rail Simple methods for cooking dark meat birds Jim's heart and mission behind The Bird Dog Society   Check out The Bird Dog Society: ⁠https://birddogsociety.org/⁠   Follow Jim and The Bird Dog Society on socials: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/birddogs.and.flyrods/?hl=en⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/birddogsociety/?hl=en⁠  

Judd is one of my favorite people to talk hunting with and every time we get together I end up better from our interaction. In this episode we talk about the deeper aims we should consider regarding hunting and conservation.    Follow Judd: @juddmccullum Check out the First Gen Hunter Website Follow First Gen Hunter Instagram: @first.gen.hunter Facebook: @first.gen.hunter Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex  Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake  Follow Noel: @noelgandy Follow Ryan: @theuplandsocial   Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:   East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You! My Medic use discount code firstgen15 at checkout to save 15% TideWe Use discount code: firstgen15 at checkout to save 15% Optics Planet Use discount code: fgh5 at checkout to save 5% 360 Sportsmen Use discount code: FIRSTGEN15 Camofire Black Ovis AlienGear Holsters FORLOH Fox River Socks Gunskins Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories Outdoor Edge  

I am joined by Garhart Stephenson a Wyoming upland fanatic. Garhart has logged countless miles, hours, and hunts all over the Western united states in search of nearly every upland bird species you can think of with his team of border collie bird dogs. Yes you read that correctly, border collies! Garhart's unique experiences have provided him with some excellent insight on what to expect when you are chasing birds in the Western United States.   Follow Garhart: @bordercolliebirdchaser   Check out the First Gen Hunter Website Follow First Gen Hunter Instagram: @first.gen.hunter Facebook: @first.gen.hunter Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex  Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake  Follow Noel: @noelgandy Follow Ryan: @theuplandsocial   Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:   East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You! My Medic use discount code firstgen15 at checkout to save 15% TideWe Use discount code: firstgen15 at checkout to save 15% Optics Planet Use discount code: fgh5 at checkout to save 5% 360 Sportsmen Use discount code: FIRSTGEN15 Camofire Black Ovis AlienGear Holsters FORLOH Fox River Socks Gunskins Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories Outdoor Edge  

Mike Neiduski is the owner and operator of Ugly Dog Hunting Company, an online bird dog supply shop, providing serious gear for serious bird hunters and dog trainers. He is a NAVHDA senior judge, published writer, and spends most of his fall traveling across bird country with his wirehair, Nash and shorthair, Mack. Topics covered include: Mike's recent venture with Ugly Dog Creating a safe environment for dogs/people alike Public land advocacy Making hunting gear affordable for all budgets Mike's unwritten rules in the uplands   Connect with Mike's company: ⁠https://uglydoghunting.com/⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/uglydoghuntingco/?hl=en⁠   Connect with Mike on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/mneiduski/?hl=en    

Alex joined me back on the show for a part 2 discussion on using tree saddles for mobile hunting going into the 2025 deer season. We also discussed some of Alex's upcoming plans out west. It was great catching up with him and we enjoyed some great laughs as we talked about this new method of mobile hunting.    Check out the First Gen Hunter Website Follow First Gen Hunter Instagram: @first.gen.hunter Facebook: @first.gen.hunter Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex  Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake  Follow Noel: @noelgandy Follow Ryan: @theuplandsocial   Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:   East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You! My Medic use discount code firstgen15 at checkout to save 15% TideWe Use discount code: firstgen15 at checkout to save 15% Optics Planet Use discount code: fgh5 at checkout to save 5% 360 Sportsmen Use discount code: FIRSTGEN15 Camofire Black Ovis AlienGear Holsters FORLOH Fox River Socks Gunskins Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories Outdoor Edge

In December 2008, 21-year-old Kyle Kamp weighed 270 pounds and experienced chest pains while opening Christmas presents. That moment sparked a major life change. Over the next year, he lost more than 140 pounds and became deeply invested in understanding nutrition and exercise. Frustrated by conflicting information online, Kyle pursued a degree in Dietetics, completed his residency, and became a Registered Dietitian in Idaho. There, he discovered how proper nutrition fuels outdoor performance, especially in the mountains he grew to love. Kyle founded V2P to cut through nutrition fads and misinformation. His goal is to deliver science-based guidance that helps people reach their physical and performance goals—especially in demanding outdoor pursuits.   Topics covered include: Kyle's transformative weight loss that led to a passion for outdoor pursuits Well-rounded nutritional science How extreme, overly exhausting training isn't as helpful as we think Proper fuel during demanding hunts Training that prepares us for the rigors of hunting   Connect with Kyle: ⁠https://www.v2pnutrition.com/⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/v2pnutrition/?hl=en   Check out the First Gen Hunter Website Follow First Gen Hunter Instagram: @first.gen.hunter Facebook: @first.gen.hunter Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex  Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake  Follow Noel: @noelgandy Follow Ryan: @theuplandsocial   Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:   East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You! My Medic use discount code firstgen15 at checkout to save 15% TideWe Use discount code: firstgen15 at checkout to save 15% Optics Planet Use discount code: fgh5 at checkout to save 5% 360 Sportsmen Use discount code: FIRSTGEN15 Camofire Black Ovis AlienGear Holsters FORLOH Fox River Socks Gunskins Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories Outdoor Edge      

This is a replay of a podcast Caleb and I recoreded on the pros and cons of using a tree saddle for deer hunting. Hopefully it will help you decide on your set up for this fall.   Check out the First Gen Hunter Website Follow First Gen Hunter Instagram: @first.gen.hunter Facebook: @first.gen.hunter Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex  Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake  Follow Noel: @noelgandy Follow Ryan: @theuplandsocial   Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:   East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You! My Medic use discount code firstgen15 at checkout to save 15% TideWe Use discount code: firstgen15 at checkout to save 15% Optics Planet Use discount code: fgh5 at checkout to save 5% 360 Sportsmen Use discount code: FIRSTGEN15 Camofire Black Ovis AlienGear Holsters FORLOH Fox River Socks Gunskins Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories Outdoor Edge      

Heath Seiner is a self-proclaimed average dude in constant need to escape to wide open spaces. Driven by the hunt, he is ever nudged to explore new landscapes and continuously tinkers with gear to further enable those pursuits. And now with the founding of Hunt Redi upland vests, he equips others to explore those landscapes as well. Topics covered: The fun of variances within dog breeds His great-grandma's influence in a love for the outdoors The moment Heath became a "bird hunter" The origin story and heart behind Hunt Redi upland vests Heath's "Pave the Way" program to get youth involved in hunting   ⁠https://www.huntredi.com/⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/hunt.redi/?hl=en   Check out the First Gen Hunter Website Follow First Gen Hunter Instagram: @first.gen.hunter Facebook: @first.gen.hunter Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex  Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake  Follow Noel: @noelgandy Follow Ryan: @theuplandsocial   Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:   East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You! My Medic use discount code firstgen15 at checkout to save 15% TideWe Use discount code: firstgen15 at checkout to save 15% Optics Planet Use discount code: fgh5 at checkout to save 5% 360 Sportsmen Use discount code: FIRSTGEN15 Camofire Black Ovis AlienGear Holsters FORLOH Fox River Socks Gunskins Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories Outdoor Edge

Brian is one of my go to friends when it comes to discussing business. The guy has a mind that is constantly turning out new ideas and strategies that he pairs with a willingness to try new and challenging things. On this episode we discuss the inside view of running a hunting podcast, and business, as well as Brian's 2024 western hunting trip and his new podcast: Drawn West   Follow Brian: bak40brian Enter To Win A Brand New Matthews Lift X Bow Check out the First Gen Hunter Website Follow First Gen Hunter Instagram: @first.gen.hunter Facebook: @first.gen.hunter Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex  Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake  Follow Noel: @noelgandy Follow Ryan: @theuplandsocial   Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:   East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You! My Medic use discount code firstgen15 at checkout to save 15% TideWe Use discount code: firstgen15 at checkout to save 15% Optics Planet Use discount code: fgh5 at checkout to save 5% 360 Sportsmen Use discount code: FIRSTGEN15 Camofire Black Ovis AlienGear Holsters FORLOH Fox River Socks Gunskins Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories Outdoor Edge      

Steve is one of the best people you can meet. He's the definition of a doer. If he has a goal he goes after it with all he has. There's a ton to be learned from people like Steve. I had the privilege to sit down with him at his hunting lodge in Iowa and chat about his life story and some of his advice for all of us.   Topics include: -Hunting the Chicago Suburbs in the 80s -Gen X has experienced the most change in hunting gear and methodolgy -Being a fishing guide in Northern Minnesota -Being a brown bear and dall sheep guide in Alaska -Buying hunting ground and shooting giant bucks in Iowa -Hunting Elk in Arizona -The time to buy preference points and land is now!   Follow Steve: @stevehansoniii Check out the First Gen Hunter Website Follow First Gen Hunter Instagram: @first.gen.hunter Facebook: @first.gen.hunter Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex  Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake  Follow Noel: @noelgandy Follow Ryan: @theuplandsocial   Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:   East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You! My Medic use discount code firstgen15 at checkout to save 15% TideWe Use discount code: firstgen15 at checkout to save 15% Optics Planet Use discount code: fgh5 at checkout to save 5% 360 Sportsmen Use discount code: FIRSTGEN15 Camofire Black Ovis AlienGear Holsters FORLOH Fox River Socks Gunskins Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories Outdoor Edge