Nine Finger Chronicles | Sportsmen's Nation

Have you ever wanted to hunt outside of your home state? On this Nine Finger Chronicles podcast we chat with Clayton Bahn of Tennessee about 3 years worth of out-of-state hunting trips to Kentucky. Dan and Clayton discuss how much work goes in to planning for a major tip like this, like locating a specific area to hunt, narrowing down multiple hunting locations for every wind direction, making a gear list, and studying maps. Then, at the end of this podcast Clayton shares a couple success stories over the past 3 years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles podcast, Dan talks with Chad Coleman of Missouri about his recent purchase of 32 acres he plans to hunt. First the guys discuss the surrounding neighborhood and what made the property appealing to purchase in the first place. Then they discuss all of the work that has already been done to the farm and what projects he plans to complete over the next couple years. Last but not least they chat about, food plots, property costs, hinge cutting, habitat improvements, and what his expectations are for the upcoming season. This one is a must listen if you are considering buying hunting ground or curious about the work it takes to introduce food plots and water to a unworked farm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Justin Zarr of Bowhunting.com is back again on the Nine Finger Chronicles podcast, and continue to ride the BS train. This week's discussion starts off with the recent introduction of the Whitetail Championship sponsored by the Bone Collectors and also includes our opinions on hunting fitness and long range archery shots while hunting. We also mix in conversation about our favorite 1980's extreme sports movie, hunting glamour shots, and people who wear full camo all year round. Dan also confesses to begin a d-bag every once in a while. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles podcast, Dan chats with Chris Morris of Alabama about the decision he made to switch from a wrist release to a thumb release. We discuss the new process, how long it took him to get comfortable, and why he was very happy with the end result. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When it comes to turning an idea in to a completed product, there are hundreds if not thousands of hours of research, development, and data collection that need to be captured to ensure that the end product is functional, reliable, and durable. On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles Podcast, Dan chats with David Hand, CEO of Slash Arrows, about the research and development that went in to the products that make up their company. They also dive in to the details about a broadhead research project that was completed at Rice University. If you are a gear nerd, you're going to love this. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you consider yourself a serious hunter then you already know that weather plays an important role in deer movement. But how important, and what weather attributes cause the most movement? You can't answer those questions by spending a day or even a year in the woods. It takes thousands of hours of research and data collection to come up with enough evidence to properly explain why and how deer are influenced by the weather. On this Nine Finger Chronicles podcast, Dan is joined by Dr. Robert Sheppard from the University of Alabama to talk about his 20 year quest to gather as much information as possible about how deer movement is influenced by weather patterns. They discuss how the data was collected, specific trends, and the three weather categories that influence the most deer movement. If you are a nerd that loves science and face supported by data, then this podcast is for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode was sparked by a recent Instagram post that had a couple comments hinting I was a Sellout. So I picked up that phone and called the first person that came to mind, returning guest, Justin Zarr. We discuss a variety of topics surrounding the business of hunting media, sponsorships vs. partners, honesty of the advertisement, and why the end user should take everything they hear with a grain of salt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's Nine Finger Chronicles bowhunting podcast Dan chat's with Barrett Burns of Western Tennessee about his run-n-gun bowhunting strategy solely on public land. The guys chat in-depth about scouting, access routes, hunting multiple states, and picking the perfect tree to hunt out of. They also dive in to the art of making decisions based off your gut and how overthinking your hunting strategy can hurt you in the long run. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We all have a story to tell about the journey we have taken as a hunter. Whether you hunt elk and mule deer out west or ambush whitetails from a tree stand, out stories all revolve around the love and passion we have for mother nature. On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles Podcast, I interview Indiana native Zach hunt about his journey through life as a whitetail hunter. We talk about how his father and uncle laid the foundation for his love of the outdoors, how his main focus every year is to fill the freezer, and how he plans to introduce his own children in to hunting when the time comes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We kick this podcast off with today's guest Mitch Schmit of Wisconsin, talking about the path that led him to love bowhunting and the outdoors. We also discuss hunting while he was in college, transitioning from gun hunting to bowhunting, and his goals moving forward. Last but not least, we share our experiences about how the gun season drastically changes how the deer move on the farms we hunt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you have listened to any of the previous podcasts with today's guest Lucas Cayko, then you know this dude is passionate about the outdoors. On this episode we ge the opportunity t catch up about his recent vacation to Alaska, paddlefish fishing, and of course whitetail hunting. We also discuss how he modifies his hunting strategy on the public ground he hunts on the banks of the Missouri River when high water becomes and issue. Lucas then shares with us a couple interesting stories about his hatred for hornets and his plans for this upcoming season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For those of you who are fortunate enough to own land and who are serious about improving the habitat to improve deer hunting, this is the perfect podcast for you. On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles podcast we are joined by fellow Iowan, Andy Orr, as we discuss the ins and outs of hunting property design and layout. Andy has been doing habitat improvement work for several years and shares with us what what kind of work he does on he clients properties. We discuss why he feels hinge cutting is the best bang for your buck, food plot design, and why a well placed pond inside the timber near a bedding area or pinch point can lead to increased encounters with mature bucks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Not gonna lie, I love interviewing people who share the same passion towards bowhunting that I do. On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles podcast, Dan chats with Louisiana native Hayward Ratcliff about growing up in a family that only hunted for meat, transitioning from compound to traditional archery, and why he loves bowhunting so much. We also discuss how stepped away from hunting in his teenage years and what brought him back, how his views towards hunting for antlers have changed, and last but not least... introducing his children to the outdoors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One this episode Dan talks with certified public accountant, Dan Keller, about buying and selling hunting property while keeping an eye on your taxes. We discuss in detail about setting up your property basis and how that can benefit you if you ever decide to harvest timber off your property, as one example. We also talk about how families can pass on property to other family members without the recipient having to pay any capital gains tax. Tons of knowledge bombs will be dropped. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Right now in the hunting industry there is what I call a "marketing craze" going on surrounding coolers. On today's podcast I chat with my friend John Mulligan of Glacier Coolers about that craze and why guys and gals like us should even care. We discuss some of the Glacier products and some of the marketing strategies other cooler companies use to gat out attention. We also catch up about how John's turkey hunting season went, how crazy our kids are, and discuss why John is not going to Montana this year to hunt antelope. Be sure to pay attention as John is giving away a discount code for Glacier Coolers and how you can be entered in a special giveaway for the listeners of this podcast. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this podcast we talk with Michigan native Lance Ogreen about a hunting trip to Iowa he was supposed to take with his brother. Due to a senseless tragedy, Lance's brother was not able to make the trip. However, Lance and a couple friend fulfilled the planning and after 4 years made the trip to Iowa a reality. We discuss the 3 years worth of studying maps, narrowing down hunting zones, identifying possible tree stand location and several other logistic conversations that were had for this memorable out-of-state bow hunt. While in Iowa, Lance and his friends had one hell of a week as each of them were able to successfully harvest a whitetail during the Iowa rut. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ladies and gentelmen, what we have here is another awesome B.S. Session podcast. Todays guest, Kraig Perlberg of Wisconsin chats with us about how his father helped open the door to the great outdoors through hunting and fishing. We discuss how he gained access to a primo piece of hunting ground through volunteer work while at college and some of the trial and tribulation he has faced learning to hunt that property. And we end the show talking about a memorable hunting trip he took to Wyoming with his father where they were each able to harvest a mule deer and an elk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For many of you, public land is a necessity, without it hunting may not even be an option. On this episode, I chat with Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Minnesota board member Dan Born about the BHA is all about. We discuss the happenings at the recent BHA rendezvous in Boise, Idaho, and why the gathering left Dan feeling highly motivated to fight for public lands. We also introduce Dan in to the Sportsmen's Nation family as a contributor to the blog, he explains to us what the hashtag #HuntTheNation is all about and how you can possibly be featured on the blog. Check out Dan's writings today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, we chat with Will Harnish of the outdoor app GeoPak where hunters can "Plan, track and recap your hunt with the premier app that enables high-tech GPS collaboration and real-time adventure like you’ve never had before. " - GeoPak Will shares with us how the app works, why it was designed, and gives specific examples of where this outdoor hunting app would be useful for in-the-field scenarios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's time once again for a good old fashioned B.S. session. On today's episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles podcast we chat with John Iannacone, from eastern Pennsylvania, about a variety of different topics that revolve around hunting in a highly populated area. John shares with us the details of his hunting property, sharing it with multiple hunters, and what it takes to become successful in that environment. The conversation also turns to gear as Dan and John discuss his run-n-gun hunting gear, cellular trail cameras, amongst other pieces of equipment. Don't forget to take advantage of the discount from the Quality Deer Management Association, so sign up for a one year membership today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices