Nine Finger Chronicles | Sportsmen's Nation

For many of us, seeing 15 deer throughout an entire season would be cause for concern. But for Tyler Hale of Vermont, that's a good year. On this episode we chat with Tyler about what it's like to hunt in a state with a low deer population. He shares with us what it's like to go days without seeing a deer from the stand and how he plans to improve the habitat on the family farm for the upcoming season. Enjoy and share! Thanks for listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode we talk with Garrick Harrison of Oklahoma about harvesting his largest archery buck and the two years of history he had with that deer. We discuss how an keen injury kept him from chasing this deer the previous year as well as how the deer blew up 20 inches over the summer and became #1 on his hit-list. Garrick also shares with us how he was introduced to hunting through a family friend, the terrain he hunts, and share the stories of the firsts and biggest bucks he has ever shot. Happy New Year! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As most of you know the title partner of this podcast is Exodus Trailcameras, and today we talk with Matt Kline one of the owner of the company, about how the struggles of season turned to success after grinding it out well past the rut. We talk about about how he located a shooter during a random DUI checkpoint and how he gained access to specific properties throughout the season. We also discuss a new camera that will be available in the near future and how it will be popular with more hunters at the same time still holding true to the Exodus guarantees. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Back for the third time, outdoor writer Scott Bestul, shares with us the details of his late season hunting strategy. In this episode we discuss deer movement returning to normal, finding the right food sources, and other adjustments needed to end out the year. We also talk about the different tactics to use in extreme cold temperatures, snow accumulation, and how those weather patterns change late season movement. Last but not least, I ask Scott about what to do if all your brownie points have been used for the year and how to gain some favor with the wife or girlfriend to get a little more tree stand time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brice Baars loves to hunt, and this year was nothing new, But this year Brice had additional time to spend in the woods due to a new paternity policy his company introduced. In this episode, he shares with us how he juggled having a new baby and spending additional time in the timber. We also discuss two different pieces of hunting property where he splits his time. The first property is your typical high pressure Michigan big woods spread that he shares with his family and family friends. The second, is a small 20 acre wood lot surrounded by agriculture. Listen to how Brice got it done on two different buck on two different farms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode we talk with returning guest Mike DiNapoli of Maryland about his successful 2017 season and the strategy he implemented to harvest two really good bucks. We discuss how he paid more attention to wind direction and access routes as well as how he monitored the doe groups that called his property home. All these thing led to him having really good encounters with really good bucks. He also shares the story of how he involves his kids once an arrow has been launched. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the fall of 2005 somewhere near Atlanta, Georgia an epic story was about to unfold. This story, like any good story, has tragedy, humor and one hell of a climax. On this episode, our crazy host shares with us the REAL story of how he lost his finger and how it lead to the creation of the Nine Finger Chronicles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode we chat with bowhunter Ted Bright as he walks us through his annual hunting trip. But it's not your average whitetail hunt. He includes tents, canoes, and hammocks to give himself the advantage on a piece of public hunting ground somewhere in Missouri. He floats in with all of his gear, hunts for a handful of days from a camp on a riverbank, then floats out. We discuss the strategy he takes to approach this unique hunt and the gear that he uses. This is more than just bowhunting, this is adventure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I get multiple listener emails on a daily basis asking me a variety of questions regarding a variety of topics pertaining to my hunting gear, strategy, and family life. On this episode I answer some of those questions. We discuss hunting strategy, hunting gear and equipment, how to balance family and hunting, along with not so serious questions like favorite potato chip, and whether or not I pee from the tree stand. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For the last three years Levi Rosentreter has been a successful bowhunter in the fields and woods of Illinois. The road he has taken to get to where he is today has been long and full of mistakes and opportunities that have ended in failure. On this episode, Levi talks about what he learned from his hunting mistakes and the actions he has taken to become a better all-around bowhunter. We discuss access routs, tree stand locations, food plots, and how be comfortable around big deer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode we talk with public land bowhunter, Will Cornett, about how he harvested another mature buck only 100 yards away form last years tree stand location. We discuss what makes this piece of public land so attractive for holding deer and go in to detail about the off season scouting he did to learn the terrain and improve his odds of shooting a big buck. We also touch on access routes, deer sign, and what made hime want to move away from last years stand. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we chat with a married couple that share a passion for the outdoors and specifically hunting. We hear the story of Jen and Robert Polanic and how they have made the decision to hunt as a team. We hear how Robert helped introduce Jen to the sport and how Jen has handled the learning curve that is often associated with hunting. We also hear how some of Roberts hunting buddies were not to keen on having Jen share hunting camp as well as how Jen is becoming a more self sufficient hunting. Thanks for listening. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sometimes it can be hard to balance your job, your family, and your passion. On this episode we talk with T.W. Norman about how he juggles life as a preacher, a father, and a bowhunter. He talks about the memories of his first hunting experiences and how he has grown as a hunter, father, and man of God. He also discusses taking out-of-state hunting trips and what he has learned from those new experiences. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we talk with Gary Faith of western Iowa about connecting with not one, but two bucks this season. The first buck he harvested on his family farm that he shares with several other family members. With an additional tag in his pocket, he headed to public ground to chase one more buck before his rut vacation was over. We discuss his interactions with other public land hunters and how those interactions lead to him moving to a different area where he encounter the buck he eventually shot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lucas Cayko of North Dakota talks with us about his recent success bowhunting during the rut. We discuss the piece of public ground he hunted, the boat ride that got him there, and pitch black run-n-gun set up that ultimately led to him killing a mature buck. We also find out that Lucas has just as much fun helping others find success in the deer wood. He explains how he set his good friend up on a good buck, had a close encounter with his Dad, helped his mom take an absolute giant during the first couple days of the firearm season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we talk with Ben Harshyne about his recent rut success on a new property. He discusses how his maim farm was not showing the movement he was looking for so he gained access to a new hunting property. He talks about what terrain features he looked for when choosing stand locations and how he played the wind to put himself in the right location to take down a true Iowa giant. He also describes how happy he was to recover the buck with his son and mother. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we talk with CJ Davis of Montana Decoy and WASP Archery about how his season is going, the road he has taken to get to where he is today in the hunting industry, and his love for elk hunting out west. We also discuss the balance we all face every hunting season between the time in the tree stand and the family as well as future hunts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode we talk with Jimmy Lubonski of Maryland as he talks about his early season success. We discuss how he found the sheds, did the scouting, and located where this buck lived. Then, with a stroke of luck, he ended up harvesting this huge 8 pointer on a different part of the farm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we chat with Lindsay Thomas of the QDMA about what it's like to hunt in Georgia. We discuss terrain differences, rut timings, and bedding areas and food sources. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Back again for the second time, outdoor writer Scott Bestul joins the podcast to talk about hunting the middle part of October. We discuss what causes the deer to make a pattern change and how to adjust your hunting strategy to compensate.  If you are thinking about staying out the timber, you may want to think again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices