Nine Finger Chronicles - Deer Hunting Podcast

On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan is joined by returning guest Bob Polanic for a good old fashioned BS Session. The guys get in to a great conversation about out-of-state hunts, how broken their bodies are, and more planning for the upcoming season. Elk hunting, mule deer hunting, whitetails, and expectations we set for ourselves during the hunting season. Another great episode, you will be sure to enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you live in the midwest or the south and haven't done any scouting this year, I hate to say it, but you missed out on the perfect time of the year to scout. With that said scouting now is still better than no scouting at all. On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan gives his opinions about what we should all be doing right now to find better hunting locations for the fall. Dan talks about when trail cameras should go up, locating terrain features through e-scouting vs. boots on the ground, and knowing that just because deer are in a specific area right now, doesn't mean that they will be there come hunting season. This is a short, yet educational episode that might just help you get ready for the upcoming deer hunting season. Enjoy and share! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan is joined by John Stallone of HOWL For Wildlife to discuss hunting ethics and conservation. John and Dan dives in to topics and questions like... "When does the use of trail cameras become unethical?", different weapons like crossbows, and if it is possible for hunters who disagree on specific rules and regulation to find common ground? Then the guys end the episode by discussing why HOWL is such an active organization when it comes to uniting hunters, making hunters aware of introduced legislation, and fighting for our rights to continue to enjoy the outdoors through hunting and fishing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan is once again joined by Mark Kenyon to discuss different deer hunting scenarios. Like always, the guys kick off this episode with a little BS Session talking about some of their favorite memories surrounding bands and songs of their youth. Then after all the nonsense is over the guys do a deep dive discussing different deer hunting strategies. Topics include access routes, when to hunt specific farms and terrain features, and how to balance time in the woods. Just another fun episode with a little education sprinkled in. Enjoy and share! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan is once again joined by Tony Peterson to discuss the nuances of deer hunting in North American. To reiterate, the guys actually have a really good and serious conversation about deer hunting strategy and rules and regulations. These two take a deep dive in to hunter personalities and how we all are pretty much self centered and are only interested in their own hunting experience. Self interest at it's finest. Public Land, Cell Cams, Shot Placement, Crossbows, and Rules and Regulations are all up for discussion on this episode. ATTENTION: Dan and Tony at the end of the episode, still make time for their famous BS Session. ROAD HOUSE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan is solo and goes off the deep end talking about his life. Dan kicks off the episode by talking about Taylor Swift and the impact she has had on his neighborhood as well as Baseball season kicking off. As usual, this episode is all over the place. Next, Dan talks about how life seems to be flying by at supersonic speed, trying to balance work and family, day dreaming about the upcoming season, video games, and tying it all back to hunting and family. This is a real episode, discussing real problems we all face, trying to be positive in this crazy world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan is once again joined by Skip Sligh to talk about deer behavior. That is until Skip derails the entire episode and takes us in a couple different different directions. For those of you who have never heard Skip speak, the first thing you will notice is that he is as passionate about whitetails as they come. Although the guys do talk about deer behavior off and on in this episode, Skip also talks about habitat improvement, hunters who take more than they give back, and his thoughts on how baiting is ruining the quality of hunting is certain states. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Over the past couple seasons Dan has struggled to locate a shooter buck on his main farm. On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan talks with Nate Roseveld from the Michigan Wild Podcast about locating big bucks on properties that have been cold over the last seasons. With a similar experience in past seasons, Nate shares his thoughts on what happens when a good property dries up and the big buck seem to disappear. The guys discuss crop rotation, how deer respond to livestock, trail camera data, and access routes on small properties. This is an excellent episode full of knowledge, strategy, and good old fashioned BS. Enjoy and share! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan is joined my the host of the Wisconsin Sportsman, Pierce Nelles, to discuss hunting in the Badger State. The guys have a great discussion about tradition and why he thinks his home state has such a steep history in the outdoors. Another excellent episode full of stories, opinions, and two dudes talkin' huntin'! Enjoy and share! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Travis Coulter of Kentucky shares a story about his father and a big velvet buck. The underlying topic of this episode is alcoholism and how it destroyed the life of a fellow hunter. Travis talks about going hunting with his father when he was a youngster until his drinking got so bad that his uncle had to step in and put him under his wing. Both Travis's uncle and father played their role building an outdoor foundation for Travis. Fast forward to 2019, alcohol finally caught up with his father and he suffered a major heart attack he was unable to recover from. The next year Travis bought a farm. And under a huge oak tree in the middle of an open field, Travis placed his fathers ashes along with a wooden cross. 2021 came and Travis decided to place an extension ladder in that oak tree that he planned to saddle hunt out of. On opening day, September 5th, Travis connected on a big velvet buck from that tree. He's convinced his father was there the whole time and helped him seal the deal on this buck! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan chats with Zach Gregory of Michigan about his love for hunting public land. Zach talks about growing up in a family that only hunted during "deer camp". It just so happened that "deer camp" never resulted in any deer, it was more or less a social event. Over the course of 15 years Zach had never shot a deer during "deer camp". So one season he had enough and decided to start hunting public. The first season he went to hunt public with a ladder stand , and although he tagged out, his gut told him there was something more. As many of you know and depending on where you live, hunting public land comes with its own set of challenges. This is Zach's story, ENJOY & SHARE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan is joined by fellow Iowan, Kaleb Carstarphen, in a good old fashioned BS Session. Kaleb admits that one of the reasons he started taking hunting more serious, is the fact he wanted to impress he dad. He shares the story about growing up with a father that taught him a lot about hunting and the outdoors, but he knew that there was way more to learn in order to kill mature bucks. The answer... he went mobile. This story, like many, involves not only a change in gear but a complete change in strategy. Join us as we break down his hunting journey. Enjoy and share! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan is joined by returning guest Tom Watters from Kentucky to tell a story about a one-eyed 140 class 10 pointer that lives on his farm. Tom shares how he first noticed this buck because he had a major eye injury and an extremely sick looking body. Tom didn't expect this buck to make it through the winter. However, this buck made through two more winters and returned as a health 4 year old. Tom describes where this lived, the terrain he used, food sources, and of course the strategy he implemented to connect with this big Kentucky buck. Enjoy and share. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode was supposed to be about spring habitat improvement. However, once the conversation started rolling the entire episode was derailed and it turned in to two fathers and passionate outdoorsmen talk about what they love about hunting. On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan is once again joined by Mitch Shirk of the Pennsylvania Woodsman for a good old fashioned BS Session. Enjoy and Share! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan talks with Mark Hatfield, a wild turkey biologist from the National Wild Turkey Foundation, about the state of the wild turkey in North America. Mark kicks off the show by explaining his role as National Director of Science & Planning. He assists in guiding the NWTF's mission, strategic oversight, and research. Mark goes in to detail about some of the research projects he has been a part of over the years and how he closely works with both federal and state agencies to manage the wild turkey population. This is an awesome episode that let's you behind the curtain of the NWTF. Enjoy and Share! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When it comes to experienced land managers and an advocate for the whitetail deer, there is none greater than Skip Sligh. On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Skip and Dan break down his annual habitat management strategy. The two kick off the episode with a little BS Session about a presentation he gave at the recent Iowa Deer Classic about bogus rules and regulations trying to become introduced and what can happen when hunters ban together and voice their opinions. Listen as Skip talks about enhancing the careering capacity of the deer on the land through creating natural browse, bedding areas, trigger control, and removing unwanted vegetation. This is habitat talk at the highest level, including topics that may go against popular belief. Enjoy and share! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan chats with Super Bowl Champion, avid outdoorsman, and philanthropist, Matt Light. Straight out of the womb, Matt was introduced to the outdoors through his father and grandfather, learning just about aspect of hunting, fishing, trapping, and living off the grid. Believe it or not, Matt's grandfather was even friends with the GOAT, Fred Bear. From the outdoors to the gridiron, Matt excelled as an offensive lineman in high school, at the University of Purdue, and then an 11 year career with the New England Patriots where he not only helped his team win multiple Super Bowls, but played with and against some of the greatest names in NFL history. Now that Matt is retired, he has turned his focus to the foundation that he runs with his family. The Light Foundation, helps kids get involved with the outdoors through hunting, fishing and a variety of programs designed to build the next generation of leaders. Another excellent episode where we highlight someone who is passionate about the outdoors and sharing his passion with others. Enjoy and Share! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this mediocre episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan catches up with one of the most mediocre guest he has every had on the show, Justin Zarr. Justin and Dan get in to a mediocre conversation about the evolution of hunting media, hunting entertainment, and some of their favorite shows of days gone by. The guys also discuss the difference in content between platforms like YouTube and Carbon TV, and, the Outdoor Channel. Another great episode full of both entertainment, education and good old fashioned BS. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Tim Kent of New York talks about hunting, family, sacrifice, balancing success, and land. Tim is one of Dan's oldest friends from the hunting industry, and hops on the podcast for an epic BS Session. Tim and Dan swap thoughts on the meaning of success in terms of both life in general and deer hunting. Tim explains that in the past he was extremely focused on the on the kill, and now, the overall experience including the land on which these deer call home. Just another relatable conversation about family, life, and our hunting pursuits. Enjoy and share! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan talks with Tony Shelly of Texas about pay-to-play hunting access. Tony is a lifelong Texan and grew up in the leasing and hunt club culture. Tony explains that it's not as bad as one might think paying for hunting access. Tony explains the difference between leasing land to hunt and being a member of a hunt club, how the find land to lease, how they set expectations with everyone who hunts their lease, and what one can expect to pay when leasing land. Here is another great example of how different parts of the U.S. have different hunting cultures. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices