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On this episode of the Hunting Gear Podcast, Dan talks with Chad Sylvester of Exodus Outdoor Gear about what's new in 2023. Chat kicks off the show by talking about their custom made arrow release from last year, and how it has become a popular choice for serious bowhunters. According to Chad there will be additional arrow options in 2023. Later in the episode, Dan has Chad break down their new cell camera offering. Chad talks about what is different about this camera and what is the same compared to their earlier model. It's awesome to see a company like Exodus come up from the bottom and claim their space in the hunting industry. Enjoy and share! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Once a year a majority of the brands in the hunting and archery industries gather under one roof to showcase their products. This is an opportunity for bow shops and other outdoor focused stores to check out the new products and place orders for the upcoming year. The outdoor press and media are also in attendance to cover the show. On this episode of the Hunting Gear Podcast, Dan and Josh Raley recap the recent ATA Show and discuss some of the products and companies that they felt stood out. The guys talks about new technology in trail cameras, new climbing sticks, saddles, and tree stands. While at the show Dan had the opportunity to shoot all of the flagship bows from the brands that attended the show. If you are a gear junkie, this is the perfect episode for you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Hunting Gear Podcast, Dan and Nate Thomas of the Missouri Woods & Water podcast each share 6 hunting products they would recommend to other hunters. Three of the products they recommend are for new hunters and three of the products were for seasoned hunters. The guys cover socks, boots and base layers, as well as hunting optics, arrows, and hunting apps. If you are looking for some new gear for the 2023 hunting season, this is the episode for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Hunting Gear Podcast, Dan talks with Marlon Holden of Graylight about a new educational hunting app. Marlon may be best known for his outdoor photography or the fact that he is a big mule deer bucks worst nightmare. Over the last 16 years of bowhunting mule deer in a variety of landscapes across the western United States, Marlon has not only knocked down some giant bucks but has gathered priceless information that he has used in the creation of this app. Broken down in to short educational videos, the app focuses on everything from how to locate the best mule deer habitat, the best gear for those types of hunts, how to properly stalk in on those deer, impact of weather, and even breaking down and packing out the animal after the hunt. If you have any interest in becoming better educated mule deer hunt, this is the app for you. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Hunting Gear Podcast, Dan invites Nick Otto the host of the Huntavore podcast, to hop on and talk about must have cooking utensils to become a better wild game cook. Nick and Dan talk about the tools you need for properly field dressing and processing your wild game to other implements like meat thermometer, pellets grills, and cast iron skillets. This is an excellent episode of you are interested in becoming better at cooking venison, turkey, or any other wild game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The weather is different, the terrain is different, and this means the gear that a southern outdoorsman needs should also be different. On this episode of the Hunting Gear Podcast, Dan talks with Rick Hall about must have hunting gear for the southern hunter. The guys discuss everything from the importance of a Thermacell, layering systems for warmer and wet wether, and some of Ricks favorite game calls. This is both an entertaining an educational episode you'll surely enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Hunting Gear Podcast, we talk about Christmas gift ideas for the serious hunter. Dan with today's guest Aaron Sweat, talks about a couple gifts that they would like to receive as gifts this Christmas as well as a couple gifts that they would like to give as a gift. Products discussed include boot warmers to keep your feet warm, their favorite broadheads, video equipment, and much more. Another fun episode you're sure to enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Being confident in your hunting equipment is key at the moment of truth when a big buck steps out or you are preparing for the upcoming season. Over the course of a single season or several seasons we get to know what products don't make the cut and what gear stays with us every year. On this episode of the Hunting Gear Podcast, Dan chats with Brett Konen about hunting gear that they are confident in. The guys talk about everything from cover scents and ozone, to grunt tubes, broad heads and how they choose their bows. This is a fun episode! What are some hunting products that you have confident in? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Hunting Gear Podcast, Dan has a hunting gear related BS Session with Joe Bierl. Joe and Dan talk about some of their favorite "old reliable" products that they have used for several years. The guys also get in to an interesting conversation about some of their favorite bows they have owned throughout their bowhunting career. Towards the end of the episode Joe talks about how he builds his own bow strings and the difference between a factory string and a custom string. Overall this is a great episode that even covers sone of their favorite rifles and shotguns. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Hunting Gear Podcast, Dan talks with Ryan Quirk, an average hunter from the Northeast about his hunting gear. The guys discuss everything from base layers, insulation layers, and outer layers to socks, boots, and how they use them to keep as comfortable as possible in the woods. The main focus in this episode is clothing, but the guys also get in to other topics like saddle hunting and e-bikes. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Hunting Gear Podcast, we take a step away from an actual product that we use to hunt and focus more on the education of hunting through OutdoorClass. Today we talk with Lorenzo Sartini, founder of GoHunt and more recently OutdoorClass, an education based platform designed to educate and and assist in the learning for new and experienced hunters. OutdoorClass is broken down in to several video modules so you can consume educational  content at your own pace. Lorenzo explains that their current content is western and cooking focused, but that they have big plans to expand in to more eastern content like turkey and whitetail hunting.  If you are interested in furthering your skills and education definitely check out OutdoorClass. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode fo the Hunting Gear Podcast, Dan is joined by Brian Malone of PRADCO for an interesting discussion on product development within the hunting industry. Brian is the General Manager and Vice President of brands like Moultrie, Summit, Code Blue, and Whitetail Institute. Brian talks about how they make their product development decisions like whether or not to upgrade or redesign a current product, or introduce a whole new product or product line. Brian also gives us some insight in to product testing, end user feedback, and the importance of bow shop dealers. This is a peek behind the hunting industry curtain, hope you enjoy!   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Hunting Gear Podcast, Dan talks with Brian Murphy of HuntStand about the new upgrades that come with the Pro Whitetail update. Brian runs through all of the following updates. Whitetail Activity Forecast - Obtain scientifically-based predictions of hourly whitetail movements at the county or even-subcounty level with HuntStand’s 7-day Whitetail Activity Forecast. Our proprietary model is informed by decades of research by North America’s top deer biologists and incorporates more than a dozen variables with thousands of possible data interactions to provide hunters with the most accurate hour-by-hour predictions of deer movement during the upcoming 7-day period.  Whitetail Habitat Map Layer - Using decades of observational data combined with advanced satellite measurements and artificial intelligence, HuntStand’s exclusive Whitetail Habitat Map displays an area’s suitability for whitetails at a granular monthly level. Perfect for e-scouting and prioritizing new areas to hunt. Nationwide Whitetail Rut Map Layer - HuntStand’s Nationwide Rut Map details the peak two-week rut period throughout 98% of the whitetail’s range in the United States in an easy-to-use color-coded map layer. Data is included for over 4,240 counties, parishes and other geographic designations with information gathered directly from state wildlife agencies and whitetail biologists. National Aerial Imagery Layer - High resolution aerial imagery from the USDA Farm Services Agency, often more detailed and up to date than other available aerial imagery layers. This layer is updated every 1-2 years on a state-by-state basis as part of the National Agricultural Imagery Program. Monthly Satellite Imagery Layer - Not available in any other mobile app, HuntStand’s Monthly Satellite layer provides monthly satellite images, as well as several years of historical data.  It’s a perfect way to see recent timber clear-cuts, agricultural activity/changes, flooding, fires and burns or snow and ice cover and is pivotal to understanding the current habitat conditions of a potential hunt area. Crop History Layer - Annual crop data across the continental United States showcasing 134 different crops at a granular level.  A useful scouting tool, especially in agricultural areas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Hunting Gear Podcast, Dan is once again joined by Josh Raley to discuss a hand full of hunting accessories that are often overlooked but are very important. Dan and Josh share their thoughts about hunting accessories like screw-in hooks, bow holders, and bow ropes. The guys talk about their opinions on quality and how products made from junk material don't last long. Later in the episode the two talk about their experience with headlamps and hand warmers,  and the different varieties that they come in. Although these products are not sexy or often talked about, take them out of your pack and try hunting without them. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Hunting Gear Podcast, Dan talks with Josh Raley in a full blown hunting gear B.S. Session.  The guys talk about self filming cameras like Tactacam, they discuss their thoughts and opinions on e-bikes, and then Dan ask Josh about different products that he can use both while hunting in the south as well in the northern states like Wisconsin. Just another great BS Session amongst serious hunters.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Hunting Gear Podcast, Dan talks with John Hudspeth about deer feeders and a variety of hunting blinds. John deer hunts in multiple states like Oklahoma and Texas where baiting in legal and the terrain is a bit different than the midwest. Because of this, hunting over feeders in some type of blind is a common strategy. John breaks down several options of deer feeders that are on the market and talks about what style of feeder may be the best for your hunting situation. Then the move the conversation to hunting blinds. Over the years, John has hunted out of may different blinds, this includes hunting blinds that he has built himself. Other topics include hog-proofing you baiting sites and how keep you feeder or box blind standing in windy environments. If you hunt in a state where baiting in legal, this episode has a lot of great information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You may know Exodus Outdoor Gear from their lineup of SD Card and cellular trail cameras. But, did you know that they have recently jumped in to the world of building custom arrows? On this episode of the Hunting Gear Podcast, Dan  talks with owner Chad Sylvester about why they decided to get in to the arrow market, the testing involved, the material they use, and goal of offering a very specific arrow to fit you bow specifications. If you are a gear nut, we'er sure you will enjoy this episode!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Hunting Gear Podcast, Dan talks with the host of the Antler Up podcast, Jeremy Dinsmore, in a good old fashioned hunting gear BS Session. The guys discuss everything from saddle hunting equipment and their favorite boots to using ozone for scent control and their arrow setup. Long story short, this episode is just two serious hunters talking about the hunting gear they feel comfortable using throughout the season. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Hunting Gear Podcast, Dan talks with Andrew Muntz of the Ohio Outdoors podcast about electronic and tech hunting products.  The guys discuss everything from electronic archery sights and cell cams to ozone machines, e-bikes and hunting apps on your phone and computer. This is just another great BS session about hunting gear and equipment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Hunting Gear Podcast, Dan talks with the DIY Sportsman, Garrett Prahl, about knowing when it's time to replace your hunting equipment. The guys get in to a conversation about the longevity and durability of the hunting gear they use every season. They discuss specific hunting products and if they try to repair or replace them. They talk about everything from boots and clothing to bows and hunting accessories. This is an excellent episode if you are debating on upgrading you hunting gear or riding it out for another year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices