Ohio Outdoors Podcast - Sportsmen's Empire

We’re back!!! After a few weeks away, the guys were able to get together and get you this highly informative show. The show this week is with Mike Tonkovich and Clint Mccoy of ODW to discuss the results of the 2023-2024 Deer season. Some good numbers, and perhaps some concerning numbers along the way, but the guys talk the biology of managing the deer heard in Ohio into the future. Paul spent the past week at the NWTF convention and we will have a full recap of that in the upcoming weeks. Andrew’s life is running full speed ahead and somedays it feels like its headed straight towards an iceberg. But they are doing their best to get information out to you that is relevant and timely! Sheds are dropping and right now is a great time for winter scouting if you an get out into the woods. Have a great week! www.theo2podcast.com GoWild Profile HalfRack XVision BlackGate Hunting Timber Ninja Instagram: @the.o2.podcast Twitter: @Ohiohunt

This weeks show is an awesome one. The guys are joined by Rob Beckman who is working to petition the state of Ohio to allow rifles for deer hunting across the state. As many of you know, rifles are allowed for many other hunting activities, so what makes deer hunting with them so much different? Many of our neighboring states allow them, and Rob has some great knowledge and presents a very compelling case for why we in Ohio should be allowed to use traditional rifle cartridges. Below is a link to a petition you can sign to join the movement for allowing rifles to be another tool in the Ohio hunters tool belt. Click Here or go to: https://www.change.org/p/allow-rifles-for-deer-hunting-in-ohio Paul and Andrew are just working through lifes challenges. Both are coming upon their busiest times of the year in their professional lives, and of course Paul is like a kid counting down the days until Christmas, as turkey season approaches quickly! A few stories from around the state, and more on this weeks episode Good luck out in the woods this week! www.theo2podcast.com GoWild Profile HalfRack XVision BlackGate Hunting Timber Ninja Instagram: @the.o2.podcast Twitter: @Ohiohunt

On this episode of the O2 podcast GoWild Superstar Dan Hood joins the program to talk about new gear from the ATA show. There is a bunch of upgrade and new gear for the Archery hunter in 2024. Paul reads the news while Andrew is enjoying the sandy beaches and sunshine in the fine state of Florida. Turkey Season starts soon! www.theo2podcast.com GoWild Profile First Lite HalfRack XVision BlackGate Hunting Timber Ninja Instagram: @the.o2.podcast Twitter: @Ohiohunt

This week the guys are back at it from the heart of central Ohio, feeling like we are all at the North Pole. Cooooooold. The year is plugging right along, as they sit down to talk with Zach Johns. Zach took down “double D” this fall, a double drop tined white tail buck that was a monster. Zach gives us the run down of his hunt and all that it took to bring down this brute. Paul and Andrew go through some local news, muzzle loader reports, trapping research in Ohio, Ohio BHA Pint Night, discussion from Colorado, and more. The guys spent last week at ATA, and they will get you a full recap soon. Keep up the good work out there, with a few weeks left in deer season, small game, and more. Good luck out in the woods this week! www.theo2podcast.com GoWild Profile First Lite HalfRack XVision BlackGate Hunting Timber Ninja Instagram: @the.o2.podcast Twitter: @Ohiohunt

This week on another exciting episode of the Ohio Outdoors podcast, the guys are joined by Henry and Jessica from the Ohio BHA and Women on the fly to discuss small game hunting! Henry has a passion for small game hunting, squirrels specifically, and Jessica was able to harvest her first squirrel recently. The guys try and cover a small game 101 kind of approach to the topic, to help get ya in the know on what it takes in the woods. Around the state, looking at bald eagles, and hiking in the winter woods! Congrats to Pat on catching his first 2 deer, and more. Good luck out in the woods this week! www.theo2podcast.com GoWild Profile First Lite HalfRack XVision BlackGate Hunting Timber Ninja Instagram: @the.o2.podcast Twitter: @Ohiohunt

This week the guys have the privilege of sitting down with Pete Novotny, who recently retired from the Department of Wildlife for the state of Ohio. Pete has spent decades serving the state of Ohio at many levels within the law enforcement realm. Pete gives his story from when he started and how he got into law enforcement, and how the career impacted his life. This is an outstanding discussion, and we hope to hear from Pete more in the future! The guys recap a few stories from around the state of Ohio and more. Open house at Lake Logan, cold water safety reminders, and an upcoming BHA event. January 18 from 6-9 and Land Grant Brewing in Columbus! Mark your calendars! If you get out in the great of outdoors this week, good luck and be safe! www.theo2podcast.com GoWild Profile First Lite HalfRack XVision BlackGate Hunting Timber Ninja Instagram: @the.o2.podcast Twitter: @Ohiohunt

The guys are back this week with a quick intro to discuss some hot topics around Ohio, as well as recapping the past week. Christmas discussion, upcoming events, deep thought and more! Paul now has a watch to tell time while watching the Matrix, and Andrew is a little lighter in the stomach. Around the state big news on a big deer, new years resolutions, and more. Going back to the O2 vault for the meat and potatoes, but if you’ve never listened to the episode with Janis Petelis from MeatEater we are bringing it back! This was one of the most fun episodes the guys did a long the way, and a nice way to enjoy your mid holiday break! Back next week to kick off the New Year! Good luck if you’re out in the woods, and Happy New Year!!! www.theo2podcast.com GoWild Profile First Lite HalfRack XVision BlackGate Hunting Timber Ninja Instagram: @the.o2.podcast Twitter: @Ohiohunt

Your hosts are audiological inept, and can’t figure out how to produce a podcast anymore. Kind of. Paul and Andrew sit down to discuss the past week or so in their lives during this show, and Andrew continues to struggle with his audio issues/life so bear with us. New equipment is on the way. The recap of the week discusses the bonus gun season weekend, a doe that Andrew was able to put in the freezer, the Santa Train sprint and more! The guys are gearing up for the holidays and all that comes with that, but took some time to discuss news stories from around the state. New nature preserves being added, Bonus gun season deer harvest numbers, and results from the Walleye and Perch hatches in 2023. Looking forward to another great week, and from the O2 family to yours, Merry Christmas! Enjoy the show, and hope everybody is having a great lead up to the holiday season! www.theo2podcast.com GoWild Profile First Lite HalfRack XVision BlackGate Hunting Timber Ninja Instagram: @the.o2.podcast Twitter: @Ohiohunt

After numerous failed attempts and technological issues, the guys have come up with a show! You would think in their 3 rd year of creating podcasts things would go smoother, but nonetheless a show has been produced. This week the guys are talking some Holiday gift ideas. This is the second go at this weeks recording, Paul is sick, it’s 6am when this was recorded, so its as good as it gets. The guys cover some of their favorite products from stocking stuffers to full blown investments. Products from Wicked North, Blackgate hunting, First lite, and more. Something for everybody on your list!!! Andrew gives a recap of some of his hunting woes from this years bow season. The struggle is real, but each experience is a learning lesson. Hear about his encounter with a giant on the ground, and how you need to always be aware of what you could be walking into, especially if you happen into mom and dads bedroom. Enjoy the show, and hope everybody is having a great lead up to the holiday season! www.theo2podcast.com GoWild Profile First Lite HalfRack XVision BlackGate Hunting Timber Ninja Instagram: @the.o2.podcast Twitter: @Ohiohunt

General Andrew Muntz continues his march across Big Ten Country. His plans to conquer the Northland were successful, he has, at last, set his eyes and his rifle sights upon the Keystone. Upon his arrival in the rugged hills and mountain of the Alleghany’s Genral Muntz was welcomed by the friendly Sons of PA, led by one, Mitchell Shirk…. Ok I’m done with the fake Civil War letter. Rember those fake ones that Andrew Luck used to do? Good times. Listen, Muntz invades PA for their rifle season, teaming up with the PA Woodsmans himself, Dr. Mitchel Shirk. Deer camp 2.0 was a blast. Some Bucks feel, Muntz swings and misses. Good ol’ o2 BS Sessions. Buckle up. CHECK OUT THE o2 WEBSITE FOR TONS OF GEAR! www.theo2podcast.com GoWild Profile First Lite HalfRack BlackGate Hunting Timber Ninja Instagram: @the.o2.podcast GoWild: @o2podcast

The Buckeyes had a rough visit to TTUN…But Andrew Muntz did the thing up North. AVENGE ME!!! That he did. Lots of references there kids. On this episode the o2 crew breaks down the successful Drummond Island hunting trip. Paul is back to hating deer hunting and is patiently counting down the days ,95 days if anyone cares. Out of state hunts can be a ton of fun, and Deer camp is always a hoot. Buckle up, this is a good un. CHECK OUT THE o2 WEBSITE FOR TONS OF GEAR! www.theo2podcast.com Check out the Sportsmen's Empire Podcast Network for more relevant outdoor content! GoWild Profile First Lite HalfRack BlackGate Hunting Timber Ninja Instagram: @the.o2.podcast GoWild: @o2podcast

Happy Thanksgiving to the O2 Family! We appreciate everyone of you! The rut is winding down and lots of Buck photos have been sent into the O2 Instagram and GoWild Pages. On this episode Paul visits with Camron Stover of HuntingGearDeals.com to talk about the best deals for black Friday for the hunting folks in your family. Paul provides you with a recap of the UP trip and some really interesting news from around the State. The Buckeyes travel north on Saturday for THE GAME. Buckle up. Happy Thanksgiving! Check out the Sportsmen's Empire Podcast Network for more relevant outdoor content!

This week’s episode the guys sit down to cover Paul’s 2023 success in the woods. Paul is our resident bird brained turkey fiend but this fall, he put a lot of time, effort and work into getting it done on a beautiful Ohio Whitetail. Paul will cover the ins and outs of the hunt, how he navigated new property, and put all the pieces together. The beginning of the show is coming to you from the UP of the state up north. South of Heaven, is just nort of da bridge. The guys are joined by Bobby of Wicked North, and Justin of Blackgate hunting cameras to talk about expectations of the season opener in Michigan. The terrain up here isn’t much like Ohio, but a challenge is always accepted . Good luck if you are out in the woods this week! Please tag us or share with us photos of your success on GoWild and Instagram. Be Safe www.theo2podcast.com Check out the Sportsmen's Empire Podcast Network for more relevant outdoor content! GoWild Profile First Lite MidWest Gun Works HalfRack XVision BlackGate Hunting Timber Ninja Instagram: @the.o2.podcast Twitter: @Ohiohunt

This week’s episode is with a couple Ohioans who have experienced their first ever archery deer success this year. Philip and Peyton share their experiences and how everything came together to help fill the freezer and decorate the wall early this year. Philip has been archery hunting for a few years, and the stars hadn’t aligned until this year. Peyton got his first verticle bow buck in the bag this year, with help from big brother. Both have some great stories to share and provide inspiration for all of us this fall in the woods. As this show releases we are in the heart of the rut!!! Time should be good in the woods, and be patient if it hasn’t come together yet this year. The guys will be back with more up to date reports of what they have seen next week. Good luck as you get out in the deer (and turkey) woods! www.theo2podcast.com GoWild Profile Check out the Sportsmen's Empire Podcast Network for more relevant outdoor content! First Lite MidWest Gun Works HalfRack XVision BlackGate Hunting Timber Ninja Instagram: @the.o2.podcast Twitter: @Ohiohunt

This week the guys are doing their best to stay warm with Jamie and Ev of Code of Silence. Jamie and Ev are experienced hunters in Nebraska especially when talking cold weather comfort. Andrew has a nice conversation and discusses the different terrain of Nebraska, regulations, and opportunities. Jamie is an Ohio native, so we share some commonalities with her Buckeye state roots! Paul has been out doing God’s work in the turkey world, while Andrew is struggling to get in the woods and on deer. Fighting with random wind patterns and such, but the deer are moving! Get out in those woods, be safe, shoot straight, and enjoy the woods! www.theo2podcast.com GoWild Profile Check out the Sportsmen's Empire Podcast Network for more relevant outdoor content! First Lite MidWest Gun Works HalfRack XVision BlackGate Hunting Timber Ninja Instagram: @the.o2.podcast Twitter: @Ohiohunt

The rollercoaster of life keeps rolling right along for Paul and Andrew. This week Paul actually spent the time in the woods looking for bambi, while Andrew continues to ride the struggle bus of life. Paul did not have any luck but was able to take advantage of an OHLAP property to have some good encounters with our white tailed friends. This weeks show covers hunting white tail deer with Gregg Farrell of First Lite. Gregg has been with First Lite for a long time and really helped develop and bring to market a lot of the gear we use day in and day out in the white tail woods. Good luck as you get out in the woods, and enjoy the upcoming few weeks, because the most wonderful time of the year is upon us! Check out the Sportsmen's Empire Podcast Network for more relevant outdoor content! www.theo2podcast.com GoWild Profile First Lite MidWest Gun Works HalfRack XVision BlackGate Hunting Timber Ninja Instagram: @the.o2.podcast Twitter: @Ohiohunt

On this glorious edition of THE Ohio Outdoors Podcast, Paul and Andrew check in with O2 Podcast royalty, Justin Ross. Justin runs the Archery Hike event here in Ohio and dedicates his time to the Farmers and Hunters Feeding the hungry. This time around Ol’ J-Ross stops by to talk all about his trip to Russia’s neighbor, the great state of Alaska. Wanna feel small? Take a plane ride to the middle of the Tundra and hop out of said plane for over a week! Justin breaks down the hunting, fishing and ins and outs of taking a trip to Alaska. The guys also discuss Whitetailin’ in Ohio and FHFH in the Buckeye state. Buckle up folks, this shows a good un. www.theo2podcast.com Check out the Sportsmen's Empire Podcast Network for more relevant outdoor content! GoWild Profile First Lite MidWest Gun Works HalfRack XVision BlackGate Hunting Timber Ninja Instagram: @the.o2.podcast GoWild: O2Podcast

Breathe easy Ohio Buck hunters, the season is finally here! In this episode of THE o2 Podcast, Muntz and Paul sit down with Ol’ Iowa buck slayer Dr. Dan (Dallas) Johnson to talk all things early season bow hunting for Whitetails in the Buckeye state. The guys also finish up some business with Dan from the podcast with Tony Petersen. Dan dives into his favorite hunting controveries. Great perspective is shared by all. Enjoy he first “Cool” front rolling through Ohio this upcoming week. Be safe. Wear your harness and tag us in your pictures! ALERT- Welcome a new sponsor to the O2 podcast family. What’s the difference between beer nuts and deer nuts? Beer nuts are 49 Cents. Deers nuts are just under a Buck….I’ll see myself out. DEER NUTS www.theo2podcast.com GoWild Profile First Lite MidWest Gun Works HalfRack XVision BlackGate Hunting Timber Ninja Instagram: @the.o2.podcast Twitter: @Ohiohunt

Buckle up kids…Archery Deer season is 2 days away! On this episode of the O2 Podcast Paul and Andrew are all hopped up on Mtn. Dew, Deer hunting and trapping raccoons. The guys talk with Eric Freeland, education coordinator for the Ohio State Trapper’s Association. Erik gives the listeners a crash course on trapping in the State of Ohio. This overlooked outdoor activity is rapidly regaining popularity across the country. The heritage of modern hunters is tied to the work and history of the Trapper. Eric explains the why and the how to get into trapping critters in Ohio and beyond. It’s not as scary of an ordeal as you might think. Be sure to check out all of the events hosted by the OSTA this year. Deery archery start Saturday. Be safe. Wear your harness. Shoot straight. Tag us in your hunting pics! Check out the Sportsmen's Empire Podcast Network for more relevant outdoor content! www.theo2podcast.com GoWild Profile First Lite MidWest Gun Works HalfRack XVision BlackGate Hunting Timber Ninja Instagram: @the.o2.podcast Twitter: @Ohiohunt

No Tonk Doesn’t talk Turkeys. This week in the world of Ohio Outdoors is all about 4 legged critters with Antlers. Jack-a-lopes…Or Deer. It’s Deer. Paul and Muntz sit down and talk with the master of Ohio Deer, Mike Tonkovich of the the Ohio Dept of Wildlife. Deer season starts in 10 days so it made sense to talk to Mike. Great updates and insight into the world of Ohio Whitetails. For the intro Paul is flying solo while travelling. News from around the state-Stuff got kinda weird down in Cincinnati with some Turtles, a DNR officer, and some dude from Philly. Can’t make this stuff up. BIG WINNERS announced for our 100th episode giveaway. We’ll be in touch Gents. Thanks for listening. Good luck in the Deer woods! Tag us in your hunt pics. www.theo2podcast.com GoWild Profile First Lite MidWest Gun Works HalfRack XVision BlackGate Hunting Timber Ninja Instagram: @the.o2.podcast Twitter: @Ohiohunt