Today on the podcast I’m joined by my buddy Todd Freeman. Todd is one of those guys who constantly seeks adventure – whether it’s traveling back to his home state of Michigan to hunt the U.P. or out his back door kayaking into hard to reach place in New Jersey. One thing he’s always looking for are bucks that like wet feet. Aside from that, he’s become my go to resource as I jump in to the world of shooting a long bow. Prior to recording this episode, Todd and I spent the day in his shop building my zero arrow and shooting his long bow that he gifted me, until I have my made. It’s good to have good friends to help you do epic stuff. Hope you all dig the sesh as much as I did – thanks for listening.

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 376

1. Zero Arrow
2. Archie Bunker
3. Sheds and scouting
4. Big Bucks and wet feet
5. And much more

SHOW NOTES AND LINKS:

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— Visit my local archery shop Bob and AJ’s Archery World

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Today on the podcast I’m joined by my buddy Steve Smallridge. Steve is a die hard outdoorsman , splitting his time mostly between chasing whitetails and duck hunting the big water of Michigan. The traveling whitetail gypsy bug has bitten him and he’s started exploring beyond his home state for the past few seasons …and finding success. He’s also a competitive Jiu Jitsu black belt and sees a lot of similarities between hunting and jiu jitsu…and that each ultimately feeds the other. I hope you enjoy the conversation as much as I did – thanks for listening.

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 375

1. Guilty Pleasures
2. Becoming a deer hunting black belt
3. Out of state hunts
4. Flipping the boat in big water
5. And much more

SHOW NOTES AND LINKS:

—Truth From The Stand Merch

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—Save $$ on the Spartan Forge App with code TRUTH

—Support our partners: Exodus Outdoor Gear, Genesee Beer, Tethrd & Spartan Forge

— Visit my local archery shop Bob and AJ’s Archery World

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Today on the podcast I’m joined by my buddy Steve Jewett. Steve is has a been a bowyer for a few decades and is the owner of Bushmen Bows. I’m planning to begin my descent into traditional madness. I wanted to start last year, but a shoulder injury delayed my plans. Now that I’m functional again, I’m ready to make the leap and Steve is helping me get sorted before I take the plunge and have him build me a custom long bow – thanks for listening.

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 374

1. How you become a bowyer
2. Hunting with traditional equipment
3. Making the hunt spiritual
4. How to get started when purchasing a custom bow.
5. And much more

SHOW NOTES AND LINKS:

—Truth From The Stand Merch

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—Save $$ on the Spartan Forge App with code TRUTH

—Support our partners: Exodus Outdoor Gear, Genesee Beer, Tethrd & Spartan Forge

— Visit my local archery shop Bob and AJ’s Archery World

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Today on the podcast I did something a little different. My buddy Aaron Hepler and I headed south to Virginia to do something I’ve never done before. We went quail hunting with bird dogs with the folks at Cumberland Estate. I’ve hunted rabbits with dogs as a kid, but the only upland bird hunting I’ve ever done was busting brush with the old man chasing pheasants…never with a dog. And, I love anything with history behind it and the grounds we stayed on and hunted were full of history and birds. Great people, great quail hunting, amazing bird dogs, and rich with colonial era history. The unintended benefit…I learned this are is a sleeper spot for big deer…shhh. Oh…and quail are harder to hit than I thought…shot a few…missed a lot! Big thanks to Kyle and Chloe for the great hang! – thanks for listening.

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 373

1. Quail Hunting
2. Cumberland Estate history
3. Bird dogs teaching me more about using the wind
4. Big buck tracks
5. And much more

SHOW NOTES AND LINKS:

—Truth From The Stand Merch

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—Save $$ on the Spartan Forge App with code TRUTH

—Support our partners: Exodus Outdoor Gear, Genesee Beer, Tethrd & Spartan Forge

— Visit my local archery shop Bob and AJ’s Archery World

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Today I’m joined by my buddy Chad Sylvester to do our annual “good, bad, and ugly” episode where we cover the season that was…all the good and all the warts. It’s impossible to lay a foundation for improvement without first examining what you’ve done well, and where you’re falling short. This episode acts as an annual reset for me and helps me take a hard look at the man in the mirror. Admittedly, I had a pretty good year, but there’s always things to work on. Hope you all dig the sesh – thanks for listening.

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 372

1. Hunting bedded animals
2. Learning on the fly
3. Eating bugs
4. Making eye contact
5. Patiently aggressive
6. The band is back together

SHOW NOTES AND LINKS:

—Truth From The Stand Merch

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—Save $$ on the Spartan Forge App with code TRUTH

—Support our partners: Exodus Outdoor Gear, Genesee Beer, Tethrd & Spartan Forge

— Visit my local archery shop Bob and AJ’s Archery World

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Today I’m joined by my buddy Mario Trafficante from the Hunting Beast. Mario is one of my favorite people to chop it up with. We have a lot in common beyond hunting, and those commonalities bleed into our approaches to hunting. Sometimes things don’t play out like we intend, and the path less traveled is what ultimately fills your tag. Being open to those twists of faith and being will to indulge them can make all the difference. I hope you all dig the conversation as much as I did – thanks for listening.

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 371

1. Trouble shooting hunting spots
2. Focusing on fundamentals
3. Changing patterns to outsmart deer
4. Confirmation bias
5. The importance of getting a visual
6. And more!

SHOW NOTES AND LINKS:

—Truth From The Stand Merch

—Save 15% on Exodus trail cameras or arrows with code TFTS or just click this link for automatic savings at checkout!

—Save $$ on the Spartan Forge App with code TRUTH

—Support our partners: Exodus Outdoor Gear, Genesee Beer, Tethrd & Spartan Forge

— Visit my local archery shop Bob and AJ’s Archery World

—Waypoint TV

Today I’m joined by my buddy Tyrell Roy. As many big bucks as Tyrell has on his wall, it’s never about the mount or trophy. It’s always about the experience, the chess match, and challenging himself to be a better hunter. This year he wanted to see if his skills and all the success he’s had in Oklahoma would translate when traveling out of state on his first out of state public land whitetail hunt. Let’s just say he got the full public land experience with all the highs and lows that come with it. Come to find out…hard work and perseverance still work. Hope you all dig the conversation as much as I did – thanks for listening.

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 370

1. Learning how to hunt from scratch
2. Kicker buck
3. A new strategy
4. Public land giant spotted…and he’s gone
5. Persistence and hard work
6. And more!

SHOW NOTES AND LINKS:

—Truth From The Stand Merch

—Save 15% on Exodus trail cameras or arrows with code TFTS or just click this link for automatic savings at checkout!

—Save $$ on the Spartan Forge App with code TRUTH

—Support our partners: Exodus Outdoor Gear, Genesee Beer, Tethrd & Spartan Forge

— Visit my local archery shop Bob and AJ’s Archery World

—Waypoint TV

Today I’m joined by Brandon Lilly. Brandon knew all too well the pressure to perform from his days as an elite powerlifting athlete. He draws on that experience to keep hunting free of the outside noise or pressure to perform. Doing hard things and reframing success, setting reasonable goals, and humbling yourself is the pathway toward gaining the most fulfillment in hunting…or anything. Make mistakes, learn from them, and embrace the beginning stages whether you’re a new hunter…or learning a new style of hunting. Brandon has a great perspective not just on hunting but on life, and our conversation is a great way to kick off the new year. I hop you all dig the sesh as much as I did – thanks for listening.

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 369

1. Power lifting injury and dark times
2. A life saving friendship
3. The value of experience
4. Traditional bow hunting
5. Recognizing victories in hunting, not just filled tags
6. And more!

SHOW NOTES AND LINKS:

—Truth From The Stand Merch

—Save 15% on Exodus trail cameras or arrows with code TFTS or just click this link for automatic savings at checkout!

—Save $$ on the Spartan Forge App with code TRUTH

—Support our partners: Exodus Outdoor Gear, Genesee Beer, Tethrd & Spartan Forge

— Visit my local archery shop Bob and AJ’s Archery World

—Waypoint TV

Today I’m joined by my good buddy Johnny Stewart. Johnny is grinding through his late season with a few tags still in his pocket – he’s on his way to Iowa as we speak. He filled 3 buck tags this past October through November in Pennsylvania and West Virginia. The success didn’t come easy. Some of his key spots were burned early in the season between human pressure and logging that occurred. Today we talk about changing plans when things go south. And even after years of success how Johnny is always most excited about each season’s learning opportunities – thanks for listening.

To listen to the podcast click the purple play button at the top of the page. You can also download the podcast via iTunes, Stitcher Radio and Google Play—don’t forget to share with your friends! If you like the podcast, please leave us a 5 star iTunes rating…we’d really appreciate it.

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 368

1. When spots get burned
2. Early season shift
3. Finding success in the mountains
4. Late season grind
5. And more!

SHOW NOTES AND LINKS:

—Truth From The Stand Merch

—Save 15% on Exodus trail cameras or arrows with code TFTS or just click this link for automatic savings at checkout!

—Save $$ on the Spartan Forge App with code TRUTH

—Support our partners: Exodus Outdoor Gear, Genesee Beer, Tethrd & Spartan Forge

— Visit my local archery shop Bob and AJ’s Archery World

—Waypoint TV

Today I’m joined by my good buddy Greg Litzinger. Greg has had one of his best seasons…and one of his worst at the same time. He’s been in the game, having encounters more times than most in a couple seasons combined. A branch here, a deflected arrow there…and being just a step behind a target deer has been the story of his season. He’s still grinding it out…he’s the “Ultimate Warrior” and I have a feeling antlers will be in his late season future. Always love catching up with my guy – thanks for listening.

To listen to the podcast click the purple play button at the top of the page. You can also download the podcast via iTunes, Stitcher Radio and Google Play—don’t forget to share with your friends! If you like the podcast, please leave us a 5 star iTunes rating…we’d really appreciate it.

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 367

1. The Ultimate Warrior
2. Hunting without cameras
3. Arrows released and bad shots
4. One step behind a target buck
5. The late season push
6. And more!

SHOW NOTES AND LINKS:

—Truth From The Stand Merch

—Save 15% on Exodus trail cameras or arrows with code TFTS or just click this link for automatic savings at checkout!

—Save $$ on the Spartan Forge App with code TRUTH

—Support our partners: Exodus Outdoor Gear, Genesee Beer, Tethrd & Spartan Forge

— Visit my local archery shop Bob and AJ’s Archery World

—Waypoint TV