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Pass It On: The next Generation of Hunters | Ep. 48 w/ Special Guest Travis McCormick of Great Lakes Outdoors

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1 month ago

01:17:05

Arrow Builds, Better Bow Setup, Supporting Local Pro Shops | Ep. 47 Tom Caltagirone Leveled Outdoors

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2 months ago

01:37:34

Culture Shock: Why Deer Hunting Needs More Than Just Regulations Ep 46 w/ Skip Sligh & Jordan Hoover

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2 months ago

02:18:39

Colorado Elk Hunting 101: DIY Tips, Gear, & Elk Calling Strategy with Ben Adair | Ep. 45

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2 months ago

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Episode 44: Gear, Stories & Good Times | R100 Recap, Archery Talk, Product Reviews & Listener Q&A

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2 months ago

01:27:41

Ep. 43 | Where Did My Summer Bucks Go? Why Mature Bucks Disappear After Velvet Shed

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2 months ago

53:26

The Two Worlds of Hunting | Ep. 42

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3 months ago

01:00:17

Episode 41: ULTIMATE WHITETAIL HUNTING DREAM TEAM

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3 months ago

01:02:26

What Would You Do? - Realistic Bowhunting Scenarios | Episode 40

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3 months ago

51:13

America's Cryptid Encounters | Sasquatch, Dogman, Jersey Devil, and Unknown Mysteries of the Wild | Episode 39

For Episode 39 of Wild Spirits Outdoors, we're stepping away from deer hunting and habitat management for a night around the campfire. Join me as we explore some of the most famous cryptid encounters ...

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4 months ago

01:11:15

Summer Habitat Projects for Better Deer Hunting | Episode 38

Offseason is when great deer seasons are built.In Episode 38, we break down Summer Habitat Projects for Better Deer Hunting, focusing on exactly what you should be doing in June, July, and August to s...

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4 months ago

50:38

Broadheads, Bowhunting, and the Rise of SLATRA Archery w/ Special Guest Nate Burdette| Episode 37

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4 months ago

02:40:54

4th Quarter Audible being called by the Michigan Natural Resources Commission? What Hunters Need to Know Before May 13 | Episode 36 w/ Special Guest Jordan Hoover

Rumors are swirling around the Michigan Natural Resources Commission ahead of the critical May 13th vote-and hunters across Michigan are asking the same question: Is the NRC changing course at the las...

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5 months ago

01:47:51

No Days Off: Travel, Training & Chasin’ Turkeys | Episode 35

Episode 35 is a solo episode packed with real talk, spring hunting stories, and the grind behind the lifestyle. This week, I recap: Recent work travel and what it means to be home.Morel mushroom hunti...

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5 months ago

47:40

BS Session #3 w/ Q&A

No Script. Just real treestand talk- the failures, the mindset shifts, and everything in between.This one goes deeper than tags and trophies: I get into the mental battles that most guys don't tal...

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5 months ago

01:00:45

Train to Kill: The 16-Week System for Ethical Archery Lethality. | Episode 33

ARE YOU GETTING READY FOR ARCHERY SEASON? Season is fast approaching! Don't just shoot a few arrows and call yourself season-ready. When the moment of truth comes… elevated heart rate, awkward ang...

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5 months ago

46:10

Episode 32: Talking Turkey – A Beginner's Guide for Spring Toms

Spring is here, and it’s time to chase gobblers. In this episode of Wild Spirits Outdoors, we break down the key strategies you need to find birds, call them in, and close the deal this turkey season....

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5 months ago

42:19

Episode 31: Unpopular Opinions in the Hunting World

Episode 31 is raw, honest, and guaranteed to spark conversation.We’re diving into the unpopular opinions in the hunting world with a primary focus on my home state- Michigan. Takes that might make peo...

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6 months ago

59:13

Big things are happening with Michigan deer regulations and now is the time to get involved! Ep. 30

In this episode of Wild Spirits Outdoors, I sit down again with Jordan Hoover to break down the latest developments surrounding the Deer Advisory Team (DAT) pause, the upcoming Natural Resources Commi...

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6 months ago

02:18:48

Spring Work = Fall Success: March–May Habitat Projects for Better Deer Hunting. Ep. 29

If you want better hunts this fall, the work starts right now.In this solo episode of the Wild Spirits Outdoors Podcast, we break down what land managers and serious whitetail hunters should be doing ...

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6 months ago

57:03

The Michigan Deer Management Debate Continues w/ Special Guest Paul Sikkenga- Ep. 28

In this episode I sit down in studio with Paul Sikkenga- member of the Lower Peninsula Deer Advisory Team and Founder of the Facebook group "DNR Watchdog" as we continue to discuss regulatio...

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7 months ago

00:00

Helping Veterans Through the Outdoors- Ep. 27 w/ The Fallen Outdoors

I am joined in Studio by Todd Taylor, Michigan Assistant State Lead for The Fallen Outdoors. We Talk About:Veteran BrotherhoodHealing through the OutdoorsPurpose after ServiceCombating Isolation and V...

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7 months ago

02:28:32

Hidden Michigan with Ron Rademacher- Michigan Backroads

I'm honored to welcome Michigan native, author, storyteller, and the voice of Michigan Backroads- Mr. Ron Rademacher to the Wild Spirits Outdoors Podcast Studio! Ron has spent over 3 decades explo...

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7 months ago

02:03:53

Part 2: Michigan Deer Regs- One Buck Regs, The NRC, & The Future of Hunting in the Great Lakes State

Michigan deer hunting is at a crossroads. In Part 2 of Episode 24 (Ep.25) of Wild Spirits Outdoors, we conclude our break down the one-buck tag debate, the role of the Natural Resources Commission (NR...

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7 months ago

02:02:26

Part 1: Michigan Deer Regs- One Buck Regs, The NRC, & The Future of Hunting in the Great Lakes State

Michigan deer hunting is at a crossroads. In Episode 24 of Wild Spirits Outdoors, we break down the one-buck tag debate, the role of the Natural Resources Commission (NRC), and what the future of whit...

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8 months ago

02:29:44

North American Super Slam: The Ultimate Bowhunting Dream- EP. 23

What does it really take to complete the North American Super Slam with archery equipment? In Episode 23 of the Wild Spirits Outdoors Podcast, we break down one of the most legendary accomplishments i...

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8 months ago

53:18

Droppin Hammers in the Empire State with Clint Catchot: Ep. 22

In this episode of the Wild Spirits Outdoors Podcast, I sit down with Clint Catchot of Droppin Hammers Outdoors for a deep-dive into whitetail hunting in New York — one of the most challenging and mis...

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8 months ago

02:01:39

Ice, Iron, Instinct, and Spirit: Michigan Winter Hunting and Fishing- Ep.21

January in Michigan isn’t the end of the outdoors—it’s where discipline is built. In Episode 21 of the Wild Spirits Outdoors Podcast, we dive deep into what’s still open, still possible, and still wor...

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8 months ago

01:07:10

Ohio Muzzleloader Part 3 Finale: Warm Fronts, Close Calls, Mishaps, Success, and Hard-Earned Lessons

Episode 20 is the final chapter of my 2025/26 Ohio Muzzleloader Season 3-Part Series. I recap and break down the 4 Day season. This episode isn't a highlight reel, but rather a reflection of the h...

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8 months ago

51:22

Ep. 19: Ohio Muzzleloader Series – Part 2 of 3

Part 2 of our Ohio muzzleloader season comes to you remote from our deer camp and picks up right where the grind begins. In this episode, I’m joined in the studio by my good friend Brandon as we break...

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9 months ago

01:32:09

Ep.18- Southern Ohio Muzzleloader Hunt (Part 1of 3)

Ohio muzzleloader season is here—and this episode kicks off a three-part series following my January hunt in some of the most challenging late-season whitetail country.In Part 1, I break down my full ...

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9 months ago

50:07

Ep.17- Listener Questions: Campfire Style Q&A

This episode is a true free-for-all. No script. No agenda. Just real questions and my honest answers. In Episode 17, I open it up to the listeners and dive into questions on a wide range of topics- fr...

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9 months ago

01:36:25

Ep.16- After the Rut, After the Pressure: How Whitetails Survive Winter

Winter in the Midwest and Northern deer woods is where whitetail survival becomes a numbers game.After months of hunting pressure, the physical toll of the rut, and the onset of cold, snow, and shorte...

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9 months ago

01:36:40

Ep. 15- Winter Whitetail Habitat Mastery (December-February Deep Dive)

Winter is the most honest season in the deer woods, and one of the most powerful seasons for transforming a whitetail property. In this episode, we break down EXACTLY what landowners, habitat managers...

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10 months ago

01:25:43

Ep. 14 - Dialing in for Muzzleloader Season: Cleaning, accuracy, caliber selection, and late season tactics

Muzzleloader season is almost here for most of the Midwest, and the late season grind is real! In this episode, I'll break down what helps me to shoot confidently, sight in, and maintain the moder...

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10 months ago

01:20:33

Ep. 13: BS Session #2- 1st Half of Season Recap and Late Season Plans

The 1st half of Whitetail Season is officially in the books! In this episode host Brad breaks down his 1st half of the season, and what we as hunters should be doing as we head into the latter part of...

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10 months ago

01:00:57

Ep. 12 Mitten State Madness

In this episode, host Brad takes a break from whitetail tactics and takes aim at Michigan’s whitetail management chaos with unapologetic opinions. Mitten State Madness breaks down some hot-button issu...

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11 months ago

01:04:46

Ep. 10 The last week of October: Welcome to the Chaos!

** Apologies for the poor quality. Had to reload this episode without the intro. Episode 11 should be best audio thus far. **It’s that magic stretch of the season — late October in the Midwest — when ...

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11 months ago

01:16:02

Ep. 11: The Pre-Lockdown Rhythm- Time to Hun the Honey Holes!

The time is here— and this is the window is now! Bucks are cruising, does are coming into estrous, and the pre-lockdown rhythm is in full swing. In this episode of Wild Spirits Outdoors, Brad breaks d...

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11 months ago

01:02:32

Ep. 10 The Last Week of October: Welcome to the Chaos!

** Apologies for the poor quality. Had to reload this episode without the intro. Episode 11 should be best audio thus far. **It’s that magic stretch of the season — late October in the Midwest — when ...

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11 months ago

01:16:02

Ep. 9 Cracking the "October Lull"

Mid-October can just about put even the most dedicated hunter to sleep. Deer seem to vanish, trail cams go dead, and patience can wear thin. But the truth? The "lull" is really a myth- and b...

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11 months ago

49:32

Ep. 8 Twenty Questions for my (hypothetical) Opening Day Strategy

Opening day of archery season is here for just about everyone, and in this episode of Wild Spirits Outdoors, I am fielding 20 questions on how I would strategize my early season approach based on the ...

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1 year ago

01:00:20

Ep. 7 The Invisible Game: Mastering Wind and Thermals in Hunting

We all know that deer live by their noses, but how can we use that superpower to our advantage? In this episode, we dive deep into the invisible world of air currents and how they should dictate our m...

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1 year ago

01:09:10

Ep. 6 The Science of Whitetail Senses

Whitetail deer do not just survive in the wild- they thrive all over North America because of their incredible senses. In this episode, we break down the some of the science of how deer see, hear, and...

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1 year ago

01:14:24

Ep. 5: BS Session #1

In this episode, we dig into late summer whitetail behavior and how patterns shift as September approaches. From bachelor groups breaking up to the pull of acorn drops and changing food sources, we br...

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1 year ago

53:56

EP. 4 From Plan to Pursuit- Adapting on the Fly in a DIY Out-of-State Whitetail Hunt

The hunt begins. In this episode, we build off the foundation of planning from Episode 3 and dive headfirst in the hunt itself- And how quickly things can change when the boots hit the ground. These a...

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1 year ago

53:56

Ep. 3 Pack Your Bags and Grab Your Tags- DIY Out-of-State Whitetail Hunting

In this episode of Wild Spirits Outdoors, we're leaving the comfort of our home hunting behind as we cross state lines. From scouting unfamiliar ground to navigating non-resident tag systems, I...

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1 year ago

52:07

Ep. 2 Dialing In- Archery Tech Talk

We're in studio with Tom Caltagirone, owner of Leveled Outdoors, to get your bow setup dialed in for the upcoming archery season. From tuning tips to hunting strategies, this episode will have you...

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1 year ago

01:05:10

Ep. 1- The Call of the Wild; My Hunting Roots

In this premiere episode, Brad takes you back to where it all began- his first bow hunt in 1995- and walks you through the evolution of his passion for bow hunting. From the glory days of the "TV Hunt...

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1 year ago

01:05:14