October 29th - Keeping Expectations in Check!
The National Field Archery Association's Podcast
Release Date: 10/29/2018
Bowfishing 101, with Harvey Hood and John Blazys of Hood Outdoors, South Haven, MI
The National Field Archery Association's Podcast
in this Episode, Rod recaps a fun night of bowfishing in Southwest Michigan with two new friends, Harvey Hood and John Blazys. They discuss everything from the bows to the boat they were using and how to get started in bowfishing. Bowfishing is not an expensive sport and doesn't require a boat. It can be done in just about any state and almost anytime of the year when the water is open and clear!
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NFAA PC #002 Finding Fun at Tournaments- The Mascarenas Make Memories with Archery
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Rod White sits down with Demetrio and Maria Mascarenas. The Mascarenas have been in the archery scene about two and half years, and made fast friends through their love of tournaments. Field, 3-D, and Indoor- they've done it all. While Demetrio picks the compound, Maria enjoys the recurve. She admires the beauty and tradition of shooting with a Bear Alaskan Bow. One of the ways they remember their experience is by taking selfies!
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November 23rd - The Final Episode...Thoughts on Late Seasons, Post Season Camera Work, Gear, and More!
The National Field Archery Association's Podcast
This final Episode concludes the season wrap up for the 30 Days of Rut podcast series! Some last minute tips are included and thoughts about things to be thinking about for next season. Thank you all for following, sharing all of the episodes, and for sharing your successes as a result of this short series! Good luck everyone in the late seasons and stay safe!!
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November 22nd - Thanksgiving Weekend Tactics
The National Field Archery Association's Podcast
In this Episode I walk you through the last few days of Rut behavior, public land and private land thoughts, brief info about camera use this time of year and more. Big bucks will fall in the next few days, be one of the hunters who puts a tag on one!!!
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November 21st - Upcoming Gun Seasons and Post Rut Tasks
The National Field Archery Association's Podcast
This episode of the "30 Days of Rut!" podcast contains some very valuable information that is vital for year to year success on targeting and hunting specific bucks. I cover gun season issues, scouting, cataloguing, and other key issues and tasks that you should be keeping up with as we move through the post rut period. In true, Rod White, no sleep, lots of caffeine style, I bounce a round a lot so you may need to listen to this one more than once! Good luck everyone and stay safe out there!
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November 20th - Post Rut Tactics on Public Grounds
The National Field Archery Association's Podcast
This podcast I highlight some thoughts in the early morning hours as I head across Southern Iowa to some new pieces of public ground I've never hunted. I talk about the way I go about picking out these properties, the characteristics of the properties I'm looking for at this time of the year, and I talk about how I've picked out potential stand locations.
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November 19th - Tenacity and Drag Rags...A Formula for Post Rut Success!
The National Field Archery Association's Podcast
This episode finds all of us one of the best times of the year! The Post-Rut!!! I talk about the need for tenacity at this time of the year and how using a little tool called a "Drag Rag" can up your odds for success!
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November 18th - Perfect Learning Conditions
The National Field Archery Association's Podcast
This episode I talk a little bit about the opportunity the snow has given us in the Midwest for those of you that have gotten some. Lots of you have had questions about how to identify bedding areas and travel corridors...well with a blanket of snow on the ground like this...there is no time like the present to learn!
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November 17th - Bowhunting under Gun Season Pressure
The National Field Archery Association's Podcast
In states where you can legally bowhunt during Gun Season, like so many of you are messaging me about, there are some tactical changes that need to be made. I cover some of those changes I make when hunting during gun pressure. I talk about the issues with calling and types of environments both younger and mature bucks seek when the guns go off. This podcast is a great one for bowhunters and gun hunters alike. Good luck everyone out there this weekend!
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November 16th - Breeding Grunts, Tending Grunts, and Rattling
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In this episode, I talk about the use of breeding grunts and tending grunts as well as help define the differences between the two and how to use them effectively. I also talk about the role of rattling and blind calling as well as touch on expectations as we kick off the Post Rut!
info_outlineThis episode is all about keeping your emotions and expectations in check! I talk about the moon phase, deer breaking the space-time continuum, the ups and downs of the upcoming days, and what factors really are going to impact your success! Good luck everyone and stay safe!