MI Hunting Podcast

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On this episode I break down mock scrapes and how I use them to help me get closer to my target bucks. It is the middle of July and there is not better time to establish mock scrapes on your hunting properties. Alert! Mobile Hunting Expo is this weekend in Kalamazoo Michigan. Hope to see you there. Topics Covered this episode include: Components to a mock scrape and how deer use them Setting up a mock scrape Mock scrapes on public and private ground Scrapes in travel corridors Scrapes in staging areas Scrapes on food sources Music: Vampire Vamp30 - AM Bybhzimmy To keep up with the podcast or to reach out to the show head on over to any of the links below Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MIHuntingpodcast Instagram: @mihuntingpodcast https://www.instagram.com/mihuntingpodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYz01Qhr2QQVArBsSyC329A Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-1607835 Email: mihunting@mihuntingpodcast.com

Joined by the team from Vantage Point Archery to talk broadheads and the release of their patented new design for a single bevel broadhead, that will be a game changer. Not only do the produce the largest selection of fix blades on the market, they are making advancements in many other products we as archers depend on. I also give a quick update on my summer food plots. This was the first time trying a roller crimper and I breakdown my thoughts on the process. Summertime activates are in full swing with plenty of time to be on the water but deer season will be upon us before we know it. To find out more and to check out what VPA has to offer head on over to: www.vpachery.com Music: Vampire Vamp30 - AM Bybhzimmy To keep up with the podcast or to reach out to the show head on over to any of the links below Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MIHuntingpodcast Instagram: @mihuntingpodcast https://www.instagram.com/mihuntingpodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYz01Qhr2QQVArBsSyC329A Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-1607835 Email: mihunting@mihuntingpodcast.com

On this episode I give the break down of my 2023 turkey season. But first share announcements of the upcoming websitethat is just a couple weeks away from being released, as well as a line of MI Hunting Logo wear. A reminder that the application period for Michigan bear and elk tag is running until June 1st. Then we stop off at the Conservation News Desk for a couple resent stories in the outdoor space. Music: Vampire Vamp30 - AM Bybhzimmy To keep up with the podcast or to reach out to the show head on over to any of the links below Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MIHuntingpodcast Instagram: @mihuntingpodcast https://www.instagram.com/mihuntingpodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYz01Qhr2QQVArBsSyC329A Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-1607835 Email: mihunting@mihuntingpodcast.com

It is mid April and we are on the doorstep of turkey season here in Michigan and many fishing seasons open soon as well. This episode we stop off at the conservation news desk with updates on the new Michigan gun laws and a monster dead head found by a 3 year old in Ohio. Next I cover my plan for the upcoming turkey season, fishing seasons. Then close it out with planned habitat improvements. Music: Vampire Vamp30 - AM Bybhzimmy To keep up with the podcast or to reach out to the show head on over to any of the links below Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MIHuntingpodcast Instagram: @mihuntingpodcast https://www.instagram.com/mihuntingpodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYz01Qhr2QQVArBsSyC329A Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-1607835 Email: mihunting@mihuntingpodcast.com

On this episode guest biologist Kristie Sitar discusses, Factors Limiting Deer Abundance in the Upper Peninsula, a report she co-authored. She breaks down the data used in looking at the factors that are contributing to a decline in buck harvest in the UP of Michigan. From degraded habitat, hard winters, and predation, each play a role in affecting the deer population. We discuss each in detail in regards to the correlation these factors have with buck harvest. We close with the current state of the UP's deer population and what can be done to help a declining deer herd. Check out the report for yourself by following the link below. Factors Limiting Deer Abundance in the Upper Peninsula Authored by Kristie Sitar and Brian Roell, June 2021 https://www.michigan.gov/-/media/Project/Websites/dnr/Documents/Boards/NRC/2021/folder4/factors_deer_up.pdf?rev=6ad00696da9946ffbc1950f906671ff0 Music: Vampire Vamp30 - AM Bybhzimmy To keep up with the podcast or to reach out to the show head on over to any of the links below Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MIHuntingpodcast Instagram: @mihuntingpodcast https://www.instagram.com/mihuntingpodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYz01Qhr2QQVArBsSyC329A Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-1607835 Email: mihunting@mihuntingpodcast.com

Spring is here! we can start to shack off that cabin fever and get outside for a whole new set of hunting and fishing activates. In this episode we will take a look an what is available in the the month of April for hunting an fishing opportunities. First we head to the conservation news desk for a couple resent articles. Music: Vampire Vamp30 - AM Bybhzimmy To keep up with the podcast or to reach out to the show head on over to any of the links below Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MIHuntingpodcast Instagram: @mihuntingpodcast https://www.instagram.com/mihuntingpodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYz01Qhr2QQVArBsSyC329A Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-1607835 Email: mihunting@mihuntingpodcast.com

It is ice fishing season! On this episode I breakdown the tactics I use to go after my favorite fish, the Northern Pike. Before I cover that we stop over at the Conservation News Desk for a couple news stories. One involves wolves and sea otters. The other is a breakdown of public vs private bucks killed with the 2021-2022 season. If you like to target Northern pike of are interested in trying your hand at going after this aggressive fish, then this episode is for you. Music: Vampire Vamp30 - AM Bybhzimmy To keep up with the podcast or to reach out to the show head on over to any of the links below Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MIHuntingpodcast Instagram: @mihuntingpodcast https://www.instagram.com/mihuntingpodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYz01Qhr2QQVArBsSyC329A Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-1607835 Email: mihunting@mihuntingpodcast.com

Joining me on this episode is Johnathon Croel. We sit down and discuss all things hunting. From nutrition, ethics, gear, and tactics, we cover it all. Enjoy the episode and do forget to apply for your Michigan turkey tag. Music: Vampire Vamp30 - AM Bybhzimmy To keep up with the podcast or to reach out to the show head on over to any of the links below Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MIHuntingpodcast Instagram: @mihuntingpodcast https://www.instagram.com/mihuntingpodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYz01Qhr2QQVArBsSyC329A Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-1607835 Email: mihunting@mihuntingpodcast.com

The last day of the 2022 deer season is the first day of the 2023 deer season. There is no time like to present to get prepared for the upcoming deer season. For me this means scouting and completing habitat work. There is no better time to create bedding areas on you hunting ground. I fire up the chain saw and start cutting timber to create opens in the canopy and put cover on the ground. I break down my hunting area and how and where i decided to add additional bedding cover. This episode I bring back the Conservation News desk to discuss a bill banning "Assault weapons" and what it could mean for Michigan hunters. On a more fun note, Trekin Outdoors is hosting their first hunting banquet, details below in link. Trekin Outdoors https://www.trekinoutdoors.com/#/ House Bill 6544 (2022) http://www.legislature.mi.gov/(S(lckvzxedlfq44rvrfn1qfwej))/mileg.aspx?page=GetObject&objectname=2022-HB-6544 House Bill 6546 (2022) http://www.legislature.mi.gov/(S(hrsuxx154lxihfmrurrrugtc))/mileg.aspx?page=GetObject&objectname=2022-HB-6546 Music: Vampire Vamp30 - AM Bybhzimmy To keep up with the podcast or to reach out to the show head on over to any of the links below Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MIHuntingpodcast Instagram: @mihuntingpodcast https://www.instagram.com/mihuntingpodcast/

On this episode my wife Kim joins me as we discuss on of our new favorite wild game dishes. With a freezer full of meat, the next part come down to how are you going to serve it up. Many of us have that usual burger and backstraps down. But what about the rest of the cuts and dishes. Kim runs through her preparation for pho using freshly made stock and canned venison. The goal is to continue to expand the ways we prepare our wild game dishes. Local Elevator by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1300012 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Music: Vampire Vamp30 - AM Bybhzimmy To keep up with the podcast or to reach out to the show head on over to any of the links below Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MIHuntingpodcast Instagram: @mihuntingpodcast https://www.instagram.com/mihuntingpodcast/

Hunting in Michigan provides for unique opportunities. On this episode I tell the story of a doe I was fortunate to hunt on the shore of Lake Michigan. Morning started with a blown sit and a missed opportunity. Ended with a hunt full of first for me as a hunter, and a pack out to remember. Everything had to go right on this one. Music: Vampire Vamp30 - AM Bybhzimmy To keep up with the podcast or to reach out to the show head on over to any of the links below Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MIHuntingpodcast Instagram: @mihuntingpodcast https://www.instagram.com/mihuntingpodcast/

Another South Dakota hunting trip is in the books. This year was my first mule deer hunt. Joining me for this episode is Duane Croel for the second time. Duane is the reason for my interest in hunting South Dakota and hope that we have many more trips in the years to come. For this year I was the solo hunter. Hunting mule deer for the first time in an area I have never hunted before pushed the limits of my skill as a deer hunter. We discuss the the challenges we faced and the lessons we learned. Ultimately if came down to having to call a local friend to take us into a new area that we did not have the confidence going to ourselves and finally harvested my first mule deer buck. Music: Vampire Vamp30 - AM Bybhzimmy To keep up with the podcast or to reach out to the show head on over to any of the links below Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MIHuntingpodcast Instagram: @mihuntingpodcast https://www.instagram.com/mihuntingpodcast/

My dad joins me on this episode to do a wrap up of November and the Rut. We break down what our mindset going into the rut was and how we planned on hunting this November. The farm we hunt is set as a rut property were that the bulk of the bucks do not show up until they are in full on rut mode. We discuss what we learned from this November and what we plan to do habitat wise to improve the property and hunting in the future. The rifle opener was good to me as I harvested my first buck of the season. We cover opening day and how the buck almost got away. Music: Vampire Vamp30 - AM Bybhzimmy To keep up with the podcast or to reach out to the show head on over to any of the links below Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MIHuntingpodcast Instagram: @mihuntingpodcast https://www.instagram.com/mihuntingpodcast/

On this episode I update on my season so far. It has be a season full of ups and downs with a ton of lessons learned. I discuss my resent doe harvest and the challenges that came after the shoot. Thanks again to Calvin Dennis and Willow with Scent Hunter Tracking for aiding on recovering my deer. Then I break down a public land piece i have focused on for this year. Diving in the scouting I have done throughout the season to bring me closer to my goal if harvesting a mature buck on public land this year. Music: Vampire Vamp30 by bhzimmy If interested in the broadheads that I discussed in the episode use the link below and feel free to explore the full selection VPA has to offer https://www.vparchery.com/product-page/3-blade-200-grain-non-vented-1-1-8 To keep up with the podcast or to reach out to the show head on over to any of the links below Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MIHuntingpodcast Instagram: @mihuntingpodcast https://www.instagram.com/mihuntingpodcast/

Calvin Dennis owner of Scent Hunter Tracking and long time friend joins for this episode. Calvin and his dog Willow are on their second year as a tracking team. They have learned a lot from each other and ready for another season. Calvin breaks down why he got into blood tracking with dogs and what his process is when getting a dog and training for tracking. He explains what a hunter should pay attention to once a shot is made and when it may be time to call a tracker in. Then we discuss wait times for the different shot placements and the information a tracker will want to get from you if your give them a call. To get more information or to reach out to Calvin head on over to: Scent Hunter Tracking Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100075715553658 Resources available mentioned on the show Michigan Deer Trackers Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michigandeertrackers United Blood Trackers Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/unitedbloodtrackers Webpage: https://www.unitedbloodtrackers.org To keep up with the podcast or to reach out to the show head on over to any of the links below Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MIHuntingpodcast Instagram: @mihuntingpodcast https://www.instagram.com/mihuntingpodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYz01Qhr2QQVArBsSyC329A Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-1607835 Email: mihunting@mihuntingpodcast.com

Joining me on this episode is long time friend, Lee Witkop. Lee sits down and tells his story of hunting Thanksgiving Day where he shoots three deer. We discuss the area he was hunting and why he set up where he did. Then we get into what his strategy will be going into this deer season. We talk hunting encounters with deer in past hunts and scouting. Swapping information on what gear we will be using to aid us in our hunts. To keep up with the podcast or to reach out to the show head on over to any of the links below Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MIHuntingpodcast Instagram: @mihuntingpodcast https://www.instagram.com/mihuntingpodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYz01Qhr2QQVArBsSyC329A Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-1607835 Email: mihunting@mihuntingpodcast.com

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-w34uu-12b4b67 This episode is all about the final preparations for the 2022 deer season. These are the last few weeks to get ready. Whether you are hunting private ground or public land, hunt with a bow or firearm, going out of state or staying local, there is so much to get done. I break down what I will be focusing on over the next few weeks and what you may want to get done as well. To keep up with the podcast or to reach out to the show head on over to any of the links below Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MIHuntingpodcast Instagram: @mihuntingpodcast https://www.instagram.com/mihuntingpodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYz01Qhr2QQVArBsSyC329A Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-1607835 Email: mihunting@mihuntingpodcast.com

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-zq9xg-129a5f9 **Update for MI Hunting Podcast*** New intergraded video podcast!! This episode is the first to have a video along with audio for better connection with the show. The first video show is a follow up to Ep: 47 with Albert of Vitalize Seed Company. In that episode get got into the weeds of sorts talking soil health and how a good seed mix will aid in nutrient cycling and promote good soil. This show is going into what the different plant varieties will do for deer and you as a hunter using food plots. Tune in, listen and watch, as I breakdown popular food plot seed varieties and the properties of each. To keep up with the podcast or to reach out to the show head on over to any of the links below Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MIHuntingpodcast Instagram: @mihuntingpodcast https://www.instagram.com/mihuntingpodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYz01Qhr2QQVArBsSyC329A Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-1607835 Email: mihunting@mihuntingpodcast.com

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-8c354-128a7b5 It's that time of year, food plot season. Joining me on this episode is Albert Tomechko, founder and president of Vitalize Seed Company. Albert has spent the last 6 years food plotting and creating his own seed blends. This year he's partnered with Jared Van Hess (Host of the Habitat Podcast) to bring those blends to market. We discuss the development of the blends and the plants within each mix. Vitalize seed is a one two punch. Nitro boost planted in the spring prepares the ground and boosts nutrients for the fall mix that in turn does the same for the spring mix. This system takes advantage of nutrient cycling for better performance of the food plots and promote better soils. Get out your note pad and be ready to take notes of all of the great information that Albert has to share. To learn more or keep up with Albert and Vitalize seed check out the links below: https://vitalizeseed.com/ https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=vitalize%20seed https://www.instagram.com/vitalizeseed/ Facebook Habitat Chat- by Habitat Podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/539091557051804 To keep up with the podcast or to reach out to the show head on over to any of the links below Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MIHuntingpodcast Instagram: @mihuntingpodcast https://www.instagram.com/mihuntingpodcast/ Email: mihunting@mihuntingpodcast.com

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-bja4b-1265893 It is 4th of July weekend! Time to reflect on the founding of our country and the cost for our freedoms and the opportunities we have for hunting, fishing, and enjoying the outdoors. It has been a busy several weeks. Total archery back in June, which I would encourage everyone if ever given the opportunity to attend make make sure you do so. It is that time of year for habitat projects and food plots. Get your seed, your fertilizer and get ready to plant. I cover that I will be going with a new seed company for this year. Introducing Vitalize Seed Company, this company has developed what I would say is the best blend for soil health and wildlife forage. You can never to to soon when if come to getting ready for archery season. I discuss the changes I have made to my archery set up to get me an edge this season. Lastly it is the time of year that limited season draw are are announced and It looks like will be heading to South Dakota again this year. Best of luck to all that have their fingers crossed for a special hunt this year. To keep up with the podcast or to reach out to the show head on over to any of the links below Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MIHuntingpodcast Instagram: @mihuntingpodcast https://www.instagram.com/mihuntingpodcast/ Twitter: @MI_Hunting https://twitter.com/MI_Hunting Email: mihunting@mihuntingpodcast.com Outro Song Made in America ARTIST Toby Keith ALBUM Clancy's Tavern (Deluxe Edition)