EP 112- Backwoods Grind Coffee w/ Jonathan Wilson and Zack Kile
Release Date: 01/21/2022
EP 135 - First Turkey Alert ! w/ Heath and Lyla Hancock
Apex Fireside
Happy Friday Folks ! On this weeks Fireside chat Heath tells the story of his daughter Lyla's first turkey that she killed this past weekend on the Kentucky Youth Hunt. This story will leave you on the edge of your seat as Heath and Lyla walk us through the exciting details of her first turkey! Some of the topics we dove into included: Weather leading up to the hunt Oversleeping and adapting on the fly Setting up in the best location Heartbreak in the turkey woods Why first turkeys are so special for adults and their kids Passing on hunting traditions to the next...
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EP 134 - The Kid w/ Gavin and Jason Bryan
Apex Fireside
On this weeks Fireside Chat I am running solo. I had the opportunity to chat with Gavin Bryan and his father Jason. Gavin is the 2023 Poults Division Grand National Calling Champion. Gavin shared with me the journey that led him to his first place finish, his practice regiment, and much more! Some of the additional topics we covered included: Gavin's 2023 GNCC Poults Division Win Gavin's dedication to turkey calling and hunting Gavin's recent successful turkey hunts Tips for getting more kids into turkey hunting and calling Apex Ammunition The guys at Apex handload...
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EP 133 - Living Your Best Life Outdoors w/ Cuz Strickland
Apex Fireside
Heath and I are coming at you live from the 2023 NWTF Convention and Sportshow with a Fireside Chat with Cuz Strickland, of Mossy Oak. We had a conversation at the 2023 NWTF Convention about the benefits of living the outdoors lifestyle, the importance of mentoring new hunters, making it a family affair and much more! Some of the topics we got into, included: The value of someone’s time Living your best life outdoors The value of introducing “born again hunters” What’s old is what’s new Embracing good technology in hunting Never before heard story from The Truth...
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EP 132 - Building Confidence w/ Chip Davis
Apex Fireside
On this weeks Fireside Chat Heath and I are joined by Chip Davis, of Mississippi. Chip is an avid turkey hunter, trapper and a very knowledgable woodsman who has completed the U.S. Super Slam. We discussed Chip's Turkey Hunting Journey Pre-Hunt Preperation Reliving Memorable Hunts Balancing Time Between Family and Chasing Your Dreams Importance of Predator Management For The Turkey Population ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Apex Ammunition Apex has recently released an a new turkey shell for...
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EP 131 - Why We Do What We Do w/ Tetra Hearing
Apex Fireside
Welcome to this weeks Fireside Chat w/ Jake Stanisch and Heath Hancock. We sat down with the boys from Tetra Hearing, recapped all of our 2022 Spring Turkey Seasons and much more! Tetra is one of a few of the companies in the outdoor space who are truly "game changers". Doctor Bill and his team have drastically improved many folks lives since he founded Tetra. Some other topics we covered include: - Spring 2022 Recap - Land Management Series - Industrial Hearing Protection - Other uses for Tetra Hearing (aside from hunting/outdoor protection ((including custom...
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EP 130 - Dog Is God Spelled Backwards w/ Nicole Belke
Apex Fireside
Heath and I are joined by Nicole Belke on this weeks Fireside Chat. Nicole was fortunate to have had a very special waterfowl and upland dog in her life, named Zee. Zee has sadly passed away, but we wanted to pay tribute to such a wonderful dog in this podcast. Anyone who enjoys bird dogs, gun dogs or is a dog lover can relate to our conversation with Nicole. Some of the topics covered in our conversation include: - 2023 Waterfowl Season Update - Benelli Veterans Clay Shoot - Tribute to Zee - the life of a special gun dog - The special bond between hunter and bird (or...
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EP 129 - 2022 Nomad Whitetail Hunting Line-Up
Apex Fireside
Welcome to this weeks Fireside Chat! This week I am joined by Mike Tussey of Nomad Outdoors and he shares with us all of the features of the new Whitetail line-up from Nomad Outdoor. Nomad makes clothing that is of the highest quality and priced for everyone to be able to afford. Some of the other items we cover include: Recap Mike’s fall 2022 hunting season Nomad gear that kept Mike comfortable during his hunts Layering Fall 2022 Whitetail Line-up Hurricane Ira Relief Funds
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EP 128 - Learning From The Birds w/ Fred Zink
Apex Fireside
Happy Friday! On this weeks Fireside Chat, Heath and I had the privledge to catch up with Fred Zink of Zink Calls and Avian-X Decoys. Fred shared the story of how his upbringing helped pave the way for a successful career in the outdoor industry. Some of the other topics we covered included: - The "good ole days" of waterfowl hunting - How filming your hunts can help you hone your hunting skills - Memorable waterfowl hunts - The innovation of Zink calls and Avian-X Decoys - The importance of learning from the birds (waterfowl and turkeys) - How waterfowl see and how to better hide...
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EP 127 Spinning Wing Decoys w/ Terry Denmon
Apex Fireside
On this weeks Fireside Chat, we are joined by Terry Denmon (CEO of Mojo Outdoors, inductee to the Legends of the Outdoors Hall of Fame and served a constitutionally limited 6-year term on the Louisiana Wildlife & Fisheries Commission.). Terry shares with us how the spinning wing decoy (SWD) came to be and why Mojo started incorporating the technology into their decoys. Some of the other topics we get into include: - History of spinning wing decoys - Mojo dove decoys for duck hunters? - Beginner Mojo duck decoy recommendations - Duck decoy spread tips ...
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EP 126 - A Fireside Chat w/ The Guys From Field Proven Calls
Apex Fireside
On this weeks Fireside Chat Heath and I are joined by Field and Clay Hudnall, co-owners of Field Proven Calls. This is a very much anticipated podcast for both Heath and I, and were excited to finally bring it to you to enjoy. The Hudnall brothers share with us the story of how they got into hunting through building one of the most successful game call companies. This episode is chock full of laughter and hunting memories from days gone by. Pour your favorite drink, sit down, relax and enjoy this weeks Fireside Chat!
info_outlineOn this weeks episode I share the mic with the guys over at Backwoods Grind Coffee (Jonathan Wilson and Zack Kile). Jonathan and Zack share several hunting stories with us, and we have a great conversation about conservation, defining success in hunting and last but not least, coffee.
Jonathan and Zack also made a discount code for the listeners of this podcast over at www.backwoodsgrindcoffee.com
Listen to the podcast to locate the discount code!
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