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Blake Wollerman joins Jordan Blankenship, Nico Gualdoni and Hunter Zeigler in the Recruit Studio to talk about his journey with free-lance photography/videography, his current career employed by a creative agency, and his success chasing big whitetails. Listen to this episode to hear all about how Blake exploded onto the scene and became one of the top content creators in the outdoor industry. Blake shares some insider secrets as well as some tips and tricks to get the most out of your photography/videography game. This is a must listen for those interested in a career in the outdoor industry. Hear the pro's and con's from Blake's POV. We have a new website! https://www.recruit-creative.com/ Keywords: deer hunting podcast, blake wollerman, collectus, creative agency, outdoor creative agency, freelancing photography/videography, clusterbuck podcast, big whitetail bucks, in depth hunting photography, editing outdoor hunting photos, adobe lightroom, sony vs canon.

Chad White joins Jordan, Hunter, and Nico in this episode discussing Waterfowl and Wolves in Colorado. Jordan and Chad discuss their waterfowl experiences and the various opportunities the state has to offer. The boys have spent the past four seasons hunting as residents and have been blown away. The latter half of the video features the hottest topic in the West right now with the re-introduction of the gray wolf in Colorado. Let us know in a comment below how you feel about the reintroduction of wolves into Colorado. We have a new website! https://www.recruit-creative.com/ Checkout Sasquatch Tea Here: https://alnk.to/2uFXG6z #wolves #coloradowolf #waterfowlhunting #podcast #waterfowlpodcast #clusterbuckpodcast #recruitcreativeco. #rackrecruits

Join John Zeigler, Jordan Blankenship, Nico Gualdoni, and Hunter Zeigler in Episode 2 of The Clusterbuck Podcast as they discuss hunting whitetails on public land in Illinois. Public Land Hunting is nothing new, but with the emergence of new shows like TheHuntingPublic, MeatEater and others, it is drawing many hunters to hunt Public Lands. Public land hunting is typically synonymos with the west, where the hunting opportunities overlap with the vastness of public land resources. Our main bullet points for this podcast are Why Illinois?, Public Land Hunting vs. Private Land, When to hunt, How to hunt, where to hunt, post hunt tips, and our recomendations on how we would tackle it as a non-resident. We also look at the 2022-2023 harvest report data from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources to help get you started if you have no idea where to hunt. We have a new website! https://www.recruit-creative.com/ If you have any questions about this topic, drop them in the comments below or reach out to us via social media or email us at Recruitcreative@outlook.com. If you would like to inquire about sponsoring the podcast, being a guest or having your product showcased, email us at recruitcreative@outlook.com. Be sure to checkout our sponsor Sasquatch Tea Company and use the promo code "RC10" for 10% off your order. Sasquatch Tea Company's mission is to serve premium tea to those who live for adventure and love America. Sasquatch Tea is veteran founded and proud supporters of the marine reconnaissance foundation. They donate a percentage of all online sales to the Recon Foundation whose mission is to “Provide deliberate reoccurring programs and immediate/emergent assistance to our teammates and their families”. Link to Sasquatch Tea Company's Website: https://alnk.to/5Q4mfOg ⁠#publiclandhunting⁠ ⁠#huntingillinois⁠ ⁠#illinoispubliclandhunting⁠ ⁠#illinoisbucks⁠ ⁠#giantbucksofillinois⁠ ⁠#non⁠-residenthuntingillinois ⁠#southernillinoisdeerhunting

Elk season in Colorado can be tough to pack for clothing wise, especially being from the Midwest. You need to be prepared for anything ranging from snow to thunderstorms. In this field review, we walk you through our whitetail tailored clothing system that works best for us. We include appearance, durability, scent, warmth, and most importantly price. Some of our gear ranges from the most expensive Sitka and First Light products to some of the cheapest gear such as realtree. Have a question? Be sure to drop it in the questions below or reach out to us on facebook or instagram. We hope this video helps you prepare for your next backcountry adventure!! Be sure to check out all of our reviews, including our backcountry meal reviews: https://youtu.be/J8hKwS9AtuI

The last day of archery elk season has approached and the recruits find themselves within 100 yards of another bull. With the clock ticking, the boys take an aggressive approach with an iffy wind and try to get within range. See if it pays off! #publiclandhunting #elkrut #elkhunting #elk #colorado #2021archery #diyotc #dropcamp #rockymountainnationalpark #breckenridge

Jordan Blankenship and Hunter Zeigler push through some adversity as the Western Colorado weather shows its strength bringing in a cold front full of lightning and hail. The front has a couple of bulls fired up as the elk hunting rut reaches it peak near the end of the OTC archery season. See if the recruits can close the distance or if the storm chases them back to camp in this episode of the 21’ drop camp series. #otcdiy #publiclandhunting #elkrut #diy #elkhunting #recruitcreative

Hunter Zeigler, Tyler Cheek & Jordan Blankenship are back at it on Days 2 & 3 of their Colorado OTC Drop Camp. Day 2 is full of bugles from a giant bull the locals refer to as "old faithful", this bulls sheds were found the year before and scored a whopping 380 inches. Early alarms and long hikes through some of the thickest oak bush in the country are what it took to get close to this giant bull. Join the boys as they get within rifle range of this once in a lifetime bull. Viewer Discretion is advised on this video, a lot of emotions were expressed after sighting the bull but we felt it was necessary to be transparent with our viewers. A lot goes into these hunts as any elk hunter would know! Be sure to give this video a thumbs up, as well as hit that subscribe button to stay up to date with all of our latest content! #recruitem #DIYOTC #backpackingcolorado #giantbull #elkrut #itsinourblood

Join Tyler Cheek, Jordan Blankenship & Hunter Zeigler as they are packed in by horses deep into the mountains of Colorado. The boys immediately find some bugling bulls, including a giant pushing his cows! See if they can fill their DIY OTC tags in a week long adventure. Check out our gear on our etsy shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/RecruitCreative?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=1138752666

Join Hunter Zeigler as he gives his honest review of the EXO MTN Gear K4 5000 system that he recently purchased for this seasons backcountry trip. Hunter was previously using the Alps Outdoors Commander X as a budget friendly beginner level pack but decided to upgrade for more space and less weight for this seasons spike camp style hunt. On the hunt, the boys packed in a heavy camp nearing 53 lbs and ended up packing out heavy as well with elk quarters and tenderloins. Some useful keypoints: Weight of the bag + frame + lid = 5 lbs 13 oz Made in the USA Limited Lifetime Warranty 30 Day Trail Period Offered Price: $699 before shipping EXO sends out a lot of helpful information on fitting the pack, tips and tricks, etc. to help you optimize your experience. Check out their channel here: https://youtube.com/@ExoMtnGear?si=XvajtasvqSSZC49S See that public land archery elk hunt here: https://youtu.be/WeS4p5pmmUA?si=xg8tGwnsYo2B_xUQ See what I packed in to camp in this years pack dump video: https://youtu.be/vMP4AL3zguY?si=CKE4EY6CLyALuYjR The Alps Commander X Pack Review: https://youtu.be/-RhTEx-5mBg?si=RyJgo5IKnw8bai5z Keywords: elk hunting pack, elk hunting frame pack, best elk hunting frame pack, best backcountry internal frame pack, internal frame pack, kifaru, mystery ranch, stone glacier, heavy pack out pack reviews, backpacking elk pack review, recruits, rack recruits, recruit reviews

In part 3 of "The Return West", the recruiters are hiking as high as their tensions after a long week together in camp. Watch as chase after public land elk for the last two days of the trek out west.

Join Hunter Zeigler as he reviews Sitka Gear's Incinerator Jacket and Incinerator Bibs after hunting in them over the past 6 seasons. This suit is the predecessor to the latest Incinerator Aerolite Suit that has recently been released. In this video, Hunter gives an overview of the system and then dives deep into categories like Warmth, Durability, Functionality, Quietness, and Price. Hunter rates each of those categories on a scale of 5 with 1 being the worst and 5 being the best. If you have considered this suit or own it, we would love to hear your opinion on it with a comment below. If you have decided not to purchase this suit we would also love to know your reasoning. Be sure to checkout our latest Clusterbuck podcast videos on our channel or over on Spotify to hear more hunting and fishing related content. Please note that this is an unbiased review as we are not sponsored by Sitka. Sitka Incinerator aerolite Jacket: https://alnk.to/44USCl2 Sitka Incinerator Bibs: https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=pl&ti=11809&pw=337101&mi=27393&pt=3&pri=228752 The buck that earned Sitka video: https://youtu.be/CJKdGIIPICw?si=dIe9QPMS7H_XUiaH Shop our gear on etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/RecruitCreative?ref=shop_sugg_market Linktree: https://linktr.ee/recruitcreative Keywords: Sitka gear, is sitka gear warm, is sitka camo worth the price, why is sitka gear so expensive, sitka aerolite incinerator review, sitka incinerator review, best bowhunting gear, best hunting apparel, best whitetail hunting apparel, warmest hunting apparel, quietest hunting apparel.

Join the Recruiters in Episode 1 Part 2 of their first journey out west chasing elk. In this Episode the Recruits are struggling to get rest at camp as they battle snores and bugles all night long. This hunt is featured in the White River National forest on public land. Be sure to hit the subscribe button below to stay up to date with our latest content. You can also find us on facebook and instagram @RECRUITCREATIVE. #recruitem #elkhunting #colorado #publiclandelk #teamelk #recruitcreative #itsinourblood #whiterivernationalforest #highcountry #archeryseason

With Elk season starting in a few days we figured it would be a good time to release our first episode of the season! This is part one to our first ever elk hunting video. Join the recruiters out west in Season 7 Episode 1: "The Return West". #recruitcreative #elkhunting #westerncolorado #recruitem #itsinourblood #meateater #publicland #publiclandhunting #publiclandelk #archeryhunting #getoutdoors

Hunter Zeigler, Nico Gualdoni, Allen Montgomery, and Jordan Blankenship discuss the New Illinois Rifle Season. According to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources "Effective Jan. 1, 2023, the legal calibers for single-shot rifles are: a bottleneck centerfire cartridge of .30 caliber or larger with a case length not exceeding one and two-fifths inches, OR a straight-walled centerfire cartridge of .30 caliber or larger. Both must be available as a factory load with the published ballistic tables of the manufacturer showing a capability of at least 500-foot pounds of energy at the muzzle. Full-metal jacket bullets may not be used to harvest deer. These caliber specifications are the same that hunters may be familiar with for handgun deer hunting in previous years. The barrel of a handgun shall be at least 4 inches." You can find all the new rules and regulations on IDNR's website. A super useful "Legal Cartridges" pdf is available. The list isn't exhaustive but does give hunters a solid breakdown and plenty of choices. Want to be a guest on the show, sponsor the show, or have your product featured on the show? ? Email us at recruitcreative@outlook.com or get ahold of us on social media through a direct message. Keywords: Rifle hunting Illinois, legal cartridge, discussion on the new illinois rifle season, dangers of rifle hunting, how far can a rifle shot travel, best rifle for deer hunting, 350 legend, 300 blackout, 44 marlin, straight walled vs bullet nosed rifle rounds. #clusterbuckpodcast #recruitcreative #rackrecruits #huntingtalkshow #huntingpodcast

Join Chris with his cameraman Travis as they open the season by taking down a true Southern Illinois Giant with a bow in hand. This deer was passed multiple times last season as a 4.5 year old 135" 9 pointer. October 2022 has already been full of action with lower temperatures and a full moon overhead. There has been a lot of daylight movement! This video is the first of four different hunts that we will take you on from week one of archery season here in Illinois. Stayed tuned for two more bow hunts and a youth season 190 incher! Shop our merch! https://etsy.me/3q0jDKj

Hunter Zeigler (@hziggy4)was able to lay his hands on a typical 13-point Southern Illinois giant. This might be one of the luckiest shots of all time and we still aren't sure what exactly made it a lethal shot... Comment what you believe made it lethal below. Check out his caption below days after the initial shot took place. ⬇️⬇️ “Four Days and a whirlwind of emotions later, I have my hands on him. Early this morning on his way to work, my dad miraculously spotted the white belly of the buck I stuck with my bow earlier in the week. When he told me he spotted him from the road, I was in pure disbelief, knowing the shot I made was terrible. If you haven’t watched the shot yet, go to @recruitcreative and check it out so you can see why I assumed the deer was still on his feet at this point. To be fully transparent, this whole situation makes me sick as a hunter to 1. Make a terrible shot 2. Hardly track the deer and assume the shot wasn’t lethal. 3. Find him days later with no meat salvageable. This last week has taught me a few important concepts. Things in life never really go the way you imagine them to go and don’t ever assume you know exactly what happened and give up. We certainly thought this recruit was still running around with a just a scar on his back!” #recruitem #buyahatbagabooner #guarnteed #recruitcreative #bowhunting #huntillinois #bowhuntingwhitetails We are not sponsored by any broadhead companies but we would strongly recommend shooting a Rage Hypodermic after seeing what it did to this deer. It took a non-lethal shot and made it lethal, the deer was found less than 200 yards from the stand Shop our Booner Club Snapbacks here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1126815188/special-edition-booner-club-snapback?click_key=d21d7d6692014e31bacc519bc61fb4bf86bb3c56%3A1126815188&click_sum=44134f39&ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=recruit+creative&ref=sr_gallery-1-1&organic_search_click=1

In this video we hang a 48" (4 ft) Wide Porch Swing on our front porch! We installed brackets through our Vinyl Ceiling instead of actually peeling the ceiling off and having to re-install it after the hang. This also allowed us to maintain the integrity of the ceiling without having to damage any of it in the removal or installation process. Some materials needed in our project: 1 - 2" x 6" piece of construction lumber approximately 4' used. 8 - 3 1/2" Powerlag screws: https://amzn.to/40OK72W 1 - Porch Swing Hanging Kit (linked below) 4- Stainless Steel Chain Quicklinks: https://amzn.to/3lxK0IS Affailiate Links below (we may make a small commission) Link to porch swing hanging kit: https://amzn.to/3HWM7NY Disclaimer: I'm not a structural engineer or carpenter and do not claim to be so this video is not a proven way or tested way or installation guide. You are at your own risk if you follow this method. #porchswing #diyhomerenovation #diyporchswinghang #diyproject #homeimprovement #homeimprovementideas

In this video we are taking a look at the new Yeti Roadie 48 cooler on wheels. We reviewed the younger sibling of this cooler, the Yeti 24 Roadie Cooler in Charcoal a year or two ago and have been loving it ever since. It has been our go-to cooler as it has the perfect amount of storage, solid ice retention, and a small footprint so that it may fit within your vehicle. Perfect for road trips! (Hint the name roadie!) This Yeti on 48 quart cooler on wheels is basically the 24 cooler scaled to twice the size and features a sleek telescoping handle that has plenty of length to provide excellent leverage when loaded down. The biggest cons of this cooler are the price point ($450 at the time of this video) and heavy weight when loaded down. The biggest pros of this cooler are the depth (near 15.5” of vertical clearance) and obviously the wheels. Also, a drain plug is included unlike the yeti 24 roadie! That’s a big bonus. Link to purchase this cooler: https://alnk.to/5F7FUoF Link to our review of the much more affordable yeti 24: https://youtu.be/NT_SJjdc1-Y Link to purchase the yeti 24 roadie: https://alnk.to/7fmuJID Our ice test showed the cooler capable of having ice storage for 4-5 days provided ideal conditions with a 70 degree climate. Expect to knock a day off in a warmer climate! On the other hand, we loaded the cooler full of drinks (approximately 60% of the space occupied) so it’s possible to get longer ice retention if you only occupied 50% of the space, 40%….etc!

In this video we are grinding 22 lbs of deer meat and pork fat to make summer sausage, slim jims and brauts. See how this $120 Meat! Your Maker grinder/sausage stuff handles the meat. We give it a perfect 10/10 score, see why when you watch this video! Meat your maker 500 Watt Grinder link: https://bit.ly/3W7BRIf Meat your maker 5lb sausage stuffer: https://bit.ly/3iT86Nd Shop our gear: https://etsy.me/3q0jDKj #madewithmeat #meatyourmaker #meat #meateating #deerhunting #meatprocessingmachine #grindingmachine #processingequipment

In this video Hunter Zeigler compares the Yeti 45, Gator 45, Canyon Pro 45 and the Orca 40 coolers. The comparison covers cost, features such as ice retention, weight, available colors, warranties, handles, etc... Let us know in a comment below which cooler is your favorite and you will be entered to win a recruit creative co. Sticker bundle **Affiliate Links** Link to canyon: https://amzn.to/3zEi1f5 Link to yeti: https://amzn.to/3NsNIO4 Link to orca: https://amzn.to/3DTWxgK Link to gatr: https://gatrcoolers.com/products/gatr-45 Link to our gear: https://www.etsy.com/shop/RecruitCreative Recruit Creative Co. did receive the canyon pro 45 as a donation for the purposes of conducting this video. We did our absolute best to create this unbiased review regardless. Orca 20% off cyber sale! https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=ml&ti=1069973&pw=337101

YETI ROADIE 24 HARD COOLER REVIEW + ICE TEST-IS IT REALLY WORTH $200? Do you own a Yeti Cooler? If you do, tell me which cooler you have and your honest opinion with it. Be sure to give us a thumbs up and hit the subscribe button below! If you haven't already, go ahead and give us a follow on facebook or instagram @RECRUITCREATIVE To purchase this cooler: Yeti Roadie 24 link: https://amzn.to/3DVOU9m This cooler on wheels: https://amzn.to/3Rd9Z4l Be sure to check out our gear on our etsy shop: https://www.etsy.com/search?q=recruit%20creative

The Igloo Trailmate is a beast of a cooler inside and out. This cooler held ice for 9 days in our ice retention experiment, far exceeding expectations. This cooler is comparable to the yeti 45 but comes in at $50 cheaper. Right now this cooler retails at $250. *Affiliate Link Below* (We receive commission if you purchase through the link provided) Link to the cooler: https://amzn.to/3fxA7Zd Biggest Pro's: Wheels make it easy to move and the extendable handle gives you tons of leverage. Ice Retention of 9 days. Price Point of $250. Appearance. Tough Exterior. Place to hold valuables. Drain Plug with convenient holder for the cap. Biggest Con's: Super Heavy with Ice in it and bulky. No latches are featured to keep ice from spilling if turned over, you must use a strap and the slots provided. This is a non-biased review. Recruit Creative is not sponsored by Igloo. SPECS: -Holds 112 (12oz.) cans -Capacity: 70 quarts -Dimensions: 34.59" x 19.7" x 23.61" -Weight: 34.7 lbs. -TECHNOLOGY: -Ultratherm® insulated body & lid provides four days of ice retention -Glide™ horizontal, locking telescoping handle reduces towing effort by 50% -Cool Riser Technology™ improves cooling performance by elevating cooler away from hot surfaces FEATURES: -Oversized 10” Never-Flat Wheels tackle sand and other challenging terrain with superior traction and ease -Aluminum telescoping handle and skid rails are lightweight and rust-resistant -Stainless Steel screws are rust-resistant and durable -Tie-down loops allow you to utilize the cooler to haul towels, chairs, and more -Water-resistant storage keeps essentials like mobile phone & keys handy and dry -Exterior Storage Pocket provides easy access to sunscreen, bug spray, and other essentials Bottle Opener available at your fingertips when you need another cold one -Four self-draining cup holders keep drinks within arms reach -Butler Tray utilizes the telescoping handle for serving, and it stores under the lid when not in use -Threaded Drain Plug is garden hose compatible and features a non-slip, easy-grip tethered cap -Suspended interior food basket keeps items cold, yet dry -Accessory Holders and Mounts secure fishing rods or beach umbrella -Mobile device stand allows you to park your device off the ground for easy viewing -Country of Origin : United States of America Style : 034

Join John Zeigler as he takes you step-by-step through his process of obtaining a great-looking, bright white european mount! The process is explained in our video in under 15 minutes with helpful tips and tricks along the way. The equipment needed to complete this process: Propane Burner w/ large pot for placing the skull Pressure Washer Oxy Clean Plastic Gloves Rain Gear/Old Clothes Plastic Wrap 40 Volume Clear Developer: https://amzn.to/3D4l8OP Salon Care Quick Light Powder: https://amzn.to/3QYveXo Eye Protection Toothbrush Drill/Screwdriver w/ 3/8" Wood Bit (Preferred) Link to the deer we harvested earlier in the season that's featured in this video: https://youtu.be/7EN5B0yrmsY Link to the processing of that same deer: https://youtu.be/9_vROZ1zPzw Affailiate Link: Black Rifle Coffee https://amzn.to/3XQg3lG #bowhunting #publiclandowner #europeanmount #taxidermy #diyprojects #huntingpublic #meateater #venison #deerhunting #deermount #skullhooker