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The Deer Gear Podcast#91 - Archery FAQ with One of The Smartest Men In Archery: Michigan TAC RecapIn this episode of The Deer Gear Podcast, I am joined by Dorge to discuss the Michigan Total Archery Challenge, as well as answer some of the most frequently asked questions about nocks, arrows, and the nitty gritty: arrow flight! If you love archery, this podcast is for you!2024-06-2158 minThe Deer Gear Podcast#90 - TAC Seven Springs Recap & Firenock FAQ; There's More To LEARNIn this week's episode of The Deer Gear Podcast, I am joined by Dorge Huang (Owner/operator Firenock) to recap his recent trip to Seven Springs, PA for the Total Archery Challenge. We discuss the trends he picked up on for arrow flight, What makes a great TAC arrow, and some frequently asked Firenock questions. If you have ever wondered how to make an arrow fly better, this is the podcast for you!2024-06-0750 min
The Deer Gear Podcast#89 - Sharpening Broadheads: The Good Bad and UglyIn this week's episode of The Deer Gear Podcast I am joined by Dorge Huang, Owner/operator of Firenock. Today we are discussing broadheads! Everyone loves to talk about the arrow, the bow setup, and even form. However, the broadhead should be considered when talking about "lethality." Today we dive into broadhead sharpening: should we do it? Do all broadheads need sharpened? Is sharper ALWAYS better? Let's find out!Connect with Dorge: Email: dorgeh@firenock.com Website: https://bit.ly/3Firenock YouTube: https://bit.ly/FirenockTV_YouTube ...2024-05-2455 minThe Deer Gear Podcast#88 - We Have TARGET PANIC! How We Are Fixing It with Tony SangialosiIn this week's episode of The Deer Gear Podcast I am joined by my great friend Tony Sangialosi, owner/operator of Drawn Archery. As many of you know, I have been suffering from target panic the last 18 months or so and I am working diligently to cure it. Recently, target panic has set in for Tony and he has an interesting story of how he realized it. In this episode we talk all about target panic, what is it? how do you know if you have it? and of course how we are working to fix it. If you...2024-05-101h 12The Deer Gear Podcast#87 - The Most Overlooked Arrow Component: All things NOCKSIn this week's episode of The Deer Gear Podcast I am joined by owner/operator of Firenock, Dorge Huang. I like to call Dorge the smartest man in archery, so when he tells me that the nock of your arrow is equivalent to the tires of your car, I tend to believe him. The nock seems to be the most overlooked aspect of arrow building, but an improper nock fit can be the sole cause of poor arrow flight. In this episode we cover all things nocks! Connect with Dorge: Email: dorgeh@f...2024-04-2659 min
The Deer Gear Podcast#86 - Building Arrows for TAC: The Best Might Not Be What You ThinkIn this week's episode of The Deer Gear Podcast, I am joined by Dorge Huang, Owner/Operator of Firenock, to discuss building arrows for Total Archery Challenge. Dorge attends a lot of the TAC shoots across the country and has seen a wide variety of different strategies when it comes to getting arrows for TAC. Some folks want to max out distance, max out speed, or want a cheap arrow to mitigate the risk when losing arrows. In this podcast we talk about the ultimate TAC arrow, as well as other things to consider...2024-04-0558 minThe Deer Gear Podcast#85 - Building Arrows for Short Draw Lengths: Speed vs Weight!In this week's episode of The Deer Gear Podcast I am joined by Dorge Huang of Firenock and Dave Murray of Vital Limits to discuss how short draw length archers and low poundage draw length archers should approach their arrow builds. Dorge and Dave have a lot of experience building arrows for folks that are under 26" draw and pulling under 60lbs. They share their ultimate HUNTING arrow build for folks in this category!We Discuss:- Short Draw Length- Low Poundage Draw Weight- Speed vs Weight Arrow Builds2024-03-2255 minThe Deer Gear Podcast#84 - Time is Money: Where to Save Time When Tuning Arrows with Dave MurrayIn this week's episode of The Deer Gear Podcast I am joined by Dorge Huang of Firenock and Dave Murray of Vital Limits to discuss how we can save time as archers. Time is money, and it seems like we get less time than ever in today's world. Do you have time to nock tune, bare shaft tune, and tinker with each and every arrow? Do you have money to blow on a dozen arrows and only have 8 that fly right? Dave goes into detail on how to save time this year and get the best arrows possible. 2024-03-0844 min
Antler Up PodcastLet’s Nerd Out with Cam Derr from Exodus Outdoor GearIn the latest episode of the Antler Up Podcast, host Jeremy engages in a captivating conversation with bowhunting enthusiast Cameron Derr, unveiling the crucial elements of mastering the art of bowhunting. The discussion kicks off with an exploration of the transformative impact of perfecting the shot process—revealing how accuracy and confidence become a bowhunter's greatest allies in the field. Cameron lends his experience this past season on gear selection, from climbing sticks to packs, providing a comprehensive guide to elevate the overall hunting experience. Listeners gain valuable insights into the power of shot analysis, a practice that unveils ar...2024-03-0655 minThe Deer Gear Podcast#83 - Top 3 Things Archers Won't Change Their Mind On; But Maybe ShouldIn this week's episode of The Deer Gear Podcast, I am joined by Dorge Huang, owner/operator of Firenock and Jeremy Martin, Owner/operator of X Ring Custom Arrows. This recording takes place before morning #4 of the Great American Outdoor Show in Harrisburg, PA. During the show we compiled the top 3 or 4 topics that seem to be the hardest to get archers to change their mind on, but could help them tremendously. Here's what we think!ORDER Your Exodus NIS HERE: https://exodusoutdoorgear.com/products/the-nisThe Exodus MMT- Purchase here: https...2024-03-0152 minThe Deer Gear Podcast# 82 - Extremes in Archery: Can arrows be Too Fast? Too Heavy?In this week's episode of The Deer Gear Podcast I am joined by Mr. Dorge Huang, Owner and Operator of Firenock. Today's topic is "extreme." A lot of times in life we want the best, the fastest, the strongest, but at what point do you have diminishing returns? If you love to geek out on archery topics: this podcast is for you!ORDER Your Exodus NIS HERE: https://exodusoutdoorgear.com/products/the-nisThe Exodus MMT- Purchase here: https://bit.ly/ExodusMMTEmail: dorgeh@firenock.comWebsite: https://bit...2024-01-1956 min
The Deer Gear Podcast#81 - Tony Sangialosi's Ohio Buck & Gear We Loved for 2023!In this week's episode of The Deer Gear Podcast I am joined by Tony Sangialosi, Owner and Operator of Drawn Archery (Formerly 33OH Archery) to talk about his 2023 Archery Season! Tony filled his Ohio tag on his biggest buck to date! An Ohio Giant: 25.5 WIDE! We hear the full story on that buck, the crazy recovery, and we also talk about the gear we loved for 2023, what we changed and what's to come for 2024!Website: https://drawnarchery.coORDER Your Exodus NIS HERE...2024-01-0555 min
The Deer Gear Podcast#80 - Hunting North Dakota, Kansas and Ohio! My 2023 Deer Season RecapIn this episode of The Deer Gear Podcast Jake Hofer, host of The Exodus Podcast and The Land Podcast, joins me to recap my 2023 deer season! I hunted 3 states this year and had some troubles and some success! We discuss: • Adapting hunting techniques across multiple states • North Dakota early-season hunting • Beating the heat in the early season • Kansas hunting struggles • Don't leave deer to find deer • Late-season hunting in Ohio • Strategy and persistence pay off • Cameron's late-season Ohio buck • Big buck encounters in each...2023-12-2950 min
The WHTL Podcast - Whitetail Deer Hunting Tactics, Stories & Expert Guests#323 - Late Season Success! Office Deer Hunting Season Recap with Our Own Cameron DerrOn today's episode of The Exodus Podcast, we are back in the studio recapping everyone's seasons starting with our very own Cameron Derr. Cameron has been putting in the work across multiple states this year and was finally able to catch up to one of his target bucks here in Ohio. We discuss: Adapting hunting techniques across multiple states North Dakota early-season hunting Beating the heat in the early season Kansas hunting struggles Don't leave deer to find deer Late-season hunting in Ohio Strategy and persistence pay off Cameron's late-season Ohio buck Big buck encounters in each state...2023-12-2647 minThe Deer Gear Podcast#79 - Don't Be INSANE! How to Fix Archery Struggles from 2023In this episode of The Deer Gear Podcast I am joined by Dorge Huang, owner and operator of Firenock. We are discussing what we can be doing as archers and bowhunters to eliminate or mitigate the struggles for the 2024 season, right now! I had pretty frustrating bow season, but if I don't change anything now it will likely continue. If you are in that boat, here is what Dorge and I are doing now to start a path of success into 2024. ORDER Your Exodus NIS HERE: https://exodusoutdoorgear.com/products/the-nisThe Exodus MMT- Purchase...2023-12-2255 minThe Deer Gear Podcast#78 - The Do's and Don'ts of Custom Arrow BuildingIn this episode of The Deer Gear Podcast, Dorge Huang of Firenock joins me to talk about the do's and don'ts of building custom arrows. After a long year of building arrows of Exodus Customers, I learned a TON about the process of building custom arrows at scale. I also learned a TON about consumer behavior. This episode is talking all about that process! Let's get into it!www.exodusoutdoorgear.comCONNECT WITH US:https://linktr.ee/TheDeerGearPodcasthttps://linktr.ee/exodustrailcamerashttp...2023-12-1538 minThe Deer Gear Podcast#77 - Illinois Public Land Buck Down! Season Update and Future PlansIn this episode of The Deer Gear Podcast we are sitting down with Dorge from Firenock to talk about his season so far. Dorge has an Illinois Public buck down, and more tags to fill! We also talk about plans for the rest of the season, trade show schedules, ATA show, and much more! 2023-12-0153 minThe Deer Gear Podcast#76 - How Joe Mile's Prepares for Deer Season & ASIO Gear 2.0!In this week's episode of The Deer Gear Podcast I am joined by Joe Miles of ASIO Gear. Joe started ASIO Gear for the tree stand hunter in mind. (Saddle Hunter's too). The Camo pattern is uniquely designed to keep you concealed from a Whitetail Deer's eyes. ASIO Gear also pride's themselves on having garments that tailor to the tree stand hunters - meaning they are quiet and functional. They have offerings from 90 Degree temps to 15 Degree temps, so wherever you find yourself bowhunting whitetails - there is something for you. ASIO Gear 2.0 Is continuing to solve problems for white...2023-08-111h 00The Deer Gear Podcast#75 - Drawn To Have The Best Season of Our Lives: Tony Sangialosi of Drawn ArcheryIn this week's episode of The Deer Gear Podcast I am joined by Tony Sangialosi, Owner and Operator of Drawn Archery (Formerly 33OH Archery) to talk about his progression as a custom bowstring builder, and the reason behind the rebranding as Drawn Archery. We also cover a wide variety of different topics like target panic, waxing bowstrings, hunt plans, and all around season updates and goals. When Tony does something, Tony does it big; and he's Drawn to provide the best quality bowstrings, backed by the best possible service in the space. Check out Tony's progression and learn all...2023-08-041h 32The Deer Gear Podcast#74 - All About Mechanical Broadheads: Should Deer Hunters Still Shoot Mechanical Broadheads? Let's Find OutIn this week's episode of The Deer Gear Podcast I am joined by Dorge Huang of Firenock to discuss mechanical style broadheads. There is a constant debate among archery hunters about fixed blade broadheads and mechanical broadheads. The question "Are mechanical broadheads ethical" is even a topic of conversation. My goal today was to learn as much as I could about how mechanical broadheads are supposed to work, how they are designed and the pros/cons of mechanical style broadheads. I am a fixed blade broadhead shooter myself, but there is always more to learn! If you love archery...2023-07-2851 minThe Deer Gear Podcast#73 The Pros and Cons of Micro-diameter Hunting ArrowsIn this week's episode of The Deer Gear Podcast, I am joined by Firenock Owner/Operator Dorge Huang to discuss the pros and cons of Micro Diameter hunting arrows. Micro diameter arrows, specifically the .166 shaft has been ultra popular for hunting for the last few years, but is it for the right reasons? In this podcast we discuss the best use case for .166 shafts, how they perform compared to other shaft diameters, how to make them better, and why modern day compound bow shooters may want to consider an alternative shaft! If you are a micro-diameter shooter and want...2023-07-1456 minThe Deer Gear Podcast#72 - A NEW .204 Hunting Arrow is HERE! No, I'm Serious Exodus NIS Tailor Built Hunting ArrowsIn this week's episode of The Deer Gear Podcast, Exodus Outdoor Gear is releasing the All New Exodus NIS .204 diameter hunting arrow! This arrow was built with high end performance, and light weight construction in mind to bring you big time results, from micro-diameter arrows. No, I'm Serious! We wanted to build a more accurate, faster reacting, and more consistent flying .204 diameter shaft without the frustrations of poor-quality components. That's why we sourced the most precise archery components and carbon fiber materials available to tailor-build YOU the best possible hunting arrow for your bow. 2023-06-1656 minThe Deer Gear Podcast#71 - Becoming a Better Archer With Ohio State Title Holder Mason Springer. He Beat John Dudley!In this episode of The Deer Gear Podcast I am joined by 13 Year Old, Mason Springer. I was fortunate enough to spend some time with Mason at Total Archery Challenge in Seven Springs learning all about becoming a better archer. Mason has only been shooting a compound bow for 2 years and already holds 3 (actually 4) Ohio State Records for Archery Competition. Age aside, Mason takes his bow and arrow setup to another level and in this podcast we get to learn all about it. If you are struggling with target panic, or just simply want to be a better shot...2023-06-091h 03The Deer Gear Podcast#70 - What are .166 Arrows and Titanium Good For? Exodus .204 Arrow UPDATE!In this week's episode of The Deer Gear Podcast I am joined by Dorge Huang and Dave Murray to talk about titanium for archery components, .166 shafts, and an update on the Exodus .204 diameter shaft. This episode start with answering a listener question about how titanium kits for your bow can actually increase the energy your arrow retains down range. Optimizing arrow flight is always the goal here, and titanium kits can aid in retained energy down range. Also we cover .166 diameter arrow shafts and the pros and cons of that shaft. Finally, we cover the NEW Exodus NIS. This...2023-05-2658 minThe Deer Gear Podcast#69 - Recover More Game with Painted Arrow Outdoors: Self-Filming for RecoveryIn this week's episode of The Deer Gear Podcast I am joined by Painted Arrow Outdoors. These fellas have popped into the scene quick, fast and in a hurry and for good reason! Everyone has a phone on them, but are you getting the most out of it? If you are anything like me, the moment of truth on a big whitetail causes me to black out. Unfortunately, that may lead to forgetting where your target was standing, or knowing where you actually hit. That is a recipe for disaster and can lead to not finding the buck of...2023-05-191h 02The Deer Gear Podcast#68 - The Ultimate Guide To Arrow Fletchings: What are the Right Vanes for Your Arrow?In this week's episode of The Deer Gear Podcast, I am joined by Dorge Huang of Firenock to take a deep dive into arrow fletchings. Vanes, Fletchings, Feathers, whatever term you use, this topic has an unbelievable amount of varying opinions. Dorge has been through multiple configurations of developing his own vanes, so I wanted to dive into what makes a fletching "The right fletching to shoot." Like most things in archery, there is no shoe box answer for that question, however, in this episode we are getting to the bottom of vane profile, configuration, and stiffness to determine...2023-05-051h 03The Deer Gear Podcast# 67- How Exodus Builds The Most Accurate Arrow for Bowhunting! The Secret SauceIn this episode of the Deer Gear Podcast, I am joined by Dorge Huang, owner of Firenock to discuss the secret sauce of building the Exodus MMT arrows. We are utilizing Firenock aero concept system to build the most stable, and accurate bowhunting arrow available. This podcast discusses everything you need to know about the 6" CTI insert, and what it does to the flight of your arrow. If forgiveness, accuracy, and stability are important to your arrow flight, this podcast is for you!The Exodus MMT- Purchase here: https://bit.ly/ExodusMMT...2023-05-0159 min
The Whitetail Experience - Sportsmen's EmpireOut of State Hunts, Gear and Arrows with Cameron DerrThis week on the podcast we have on Cameron Derr from Exodus outdoor gear. We talk about out of state hunting, hunting gear, and arrow builds. Cam has some great insight to arrow flight and what makes a good hunting arrow.We then dive into out of state hunting. Cam has killed a few out of state hammers and we discuss some of the gear that helps on these hunts. We discuss out of state hunts that are across the country but also just a few hours away and the different challenges these present. Check out th...2023-04-2745 minThe Deer Gear Podcast#66 - How To Determine The Best Arrow Setup For YOU and YOUR Bow!In this week's Episode of The Deer Gear Podcast I am joined by arrow builder Jeremy Martin, and Owner of Firenock Dorge Huang. There's no shoe box answer to "What arrow is best for me?" So, today I wanted to walk Dorge and Jeremy through a few scenarios for different potential arrow builds. We cover the step by step process of how we determine which arrow build is best for you and your bow! What you are doing with the arrow, draw length, draw weight, desired point weight, and much more go into deciding how to build an arrow...2023-04-071h 11The Deer Gear Podcast#65 - The Arrow Industry - What is Trending? What Influences New Purchases?In this week's episode of The Deer Gear Podcast I am joined by Dorge Huang, Owner of Firenock and Dave Murray, owner of Vital Limits to discuss trends in the arrow industry. As educational content becomes more readily available, more techniques, strategies, and theories are brought to market and trends are adopted. However, are these things just trends? Is the information legitimate? It becomes hard for consumers to know what is here to stay. So, today we are talking about all of this and more! My curiosity is peaked when we start talking about what drives consumers to buy...2023-03-171h 08The Deer Gear Podcast#64 - Optimization is The KEY to Archery! Bows and Arrows Peak PerformanceIn this week's episode of The Deer Gear Podcast I am joined by Dorge Huang, owner of Firenock and Dave Murray, owner of Vital Limits. Today we are talking about optimization. How do we get the bow and the arrow to peak? In a game of inches, and small percentages, you may want to squeak out every bit of performance possible. If that is you, this is the podcast episode for you!Exodus X Prime Archery Giveaway: https://bit.ly/ExodusGiveawayXprimeThe Exodus MMT- Purchase here: https://bit.ly/ExodusMMT...2023-03-031h 06The Deer Gear Podcast#63 - It's All About the Build - .204 Diameter Hunting Arrows!In this week's episode of The Deer Gear Podcast I am joined by Jeremy Martin of Xring Custom Arrows. Jeremy has been building custom arrow shafts for 15 years and has seen and heard just about anything you can imagine. Jeremy specializes in building .204 diameter shafts, and does a really great job of getting the most possible performance out of the arrow. In this episode we talk about a lot of great topics, and tease some new things coming for Exodus arrows. No, I'm Serious! You don't want to miss this one.Exodus X Prime...2023-02-1755 minThe Deer Gear Podcast#62 - The More You Know The More You Don't KnowIn this Week's Episode of The Deer Gear Podcast I am joined by Dorge Huang of Firenock and we are Discussing some lessons learned when developing archery components. A lot of times, the most successful results come after mistakes and failure. Today we are talking about the process that led Dorge to want to develop archery components, lessons learned along the way, and how he arrived at holding over 45 patents in the archery industry. The moral of the story with archery is in fact: The more you know, the more you don't know! 2023-02-031h 06The Deer Gear Podcast#61 - Understand Arrow Spine In Depth For Arrow FlightIn this Week's Episode of The Deer Gear Podcast I am joined by Dorge Huang of Firenock The Smartest Man in Archery. In this episode we are covering the Spine of an Arrow. This is an in depth conversation around how to manipulate spine, and how to truly understand spine to get the best arrow flight. If you are a tinkerer, or are just interested in learning as much as you can about arrow flight - this is a great episode for you!The Exodus MMT is now for sale! Purchase here: https://bit...2023-01-271h 15The Deer Gear Podcast#60 - The Most Impactful Lessons I learned in 2022: How to get better arrow flightIn this week's episode of The Deer Gear Podcast I am joined by Dorge Huang to break down and discuss the top lessons he has taught me about arrow flight and arrow performance. For the entire year of 2022 Dorge has taught me a ton about what an arrow is supposed to do, and how to achieve that goal. All the way from how an arrow is manufactured, to the build process, and what to do to your bow to yield the results you expect to see.We Talk About:
The #1 Myth in Arrow...2023-01-201h 00
Born Again BowhuntingOut Of State Success with | Cameron Derr | Episode 24On this weeks episode we are joined by Cameron Derr. Cameron traveled to Iowa and North Dakota and ha some success in both states. He gives us some details on what its like to hunt Iowa and some tips for first time trips out of state. Go checkout him and his podcast.
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bornagainbowhunting2023-01-121h 08The Deer Gear Podcast#59 - Get the Most Out of Your Arrow Rest: Limb Driven vs. Cable Driven and MoreIn this week's episode of The Deer Gear Podcast I am joined by Dorge Huang, and Tyler Terry to talk about understanding how arrow rests work. These guys are two of the smartest individuals I know, and have expertise in working with arrow rests. Tyler has a degree in Mechanical Engineering and physics and has applied his knowledge to his passion of archery to be a more successful archer and deer hunter. Dorge believes Arrow rests are one of the most mis-understood archery accessories and todays goal is to educate everyone on how the arrow rest is supposed to...2023-01-061h 03The Deer Gear Podcast#58 - Hoyt Bowhunting 2023 Lineup! Am I Switching to HOYT?In this week's episode of The Deer Gear Podcast I am joined by Evan Williams of Hoyt Bowhunting to discuss the 2023 hunting bow lineup. I have been shooting Mathews bows since 2016 and I made it a goal for this year to educate myself on all things different bow manufacturers have to offer. Hoyt was at the top of the list so I sat down with Evan to discuss the progression of Hoyt, what is new for 2023, and what they are most excited for. If you are a long time Hoyt shooter, or are interested in learning more this is...2022-12-231h 03The Deer Gear Podcast#57 - A Technical Look at Cam Design for Archery. Advantages and Disadvantages of Solo Cam, Cam and a Half, and Dual Cam BowsIn this week's episode of The Deer Gear Podcast, Dorge and I are sitting down to discuss on a technical level the different types of cam designs different bow manufacturers are using. We discuss things like solo cam bows, dual cam bows, and cam and a half bows. We tackle the topic of rotating mod designs vs mod specific designs and much much more! If you are a listener that is interested in detailed looks at bow engineering, this is the podcast for you!Ask us questions!Dorge: dorgeh@firenock.com2022-12-2151 minThe Deer Gear Podcast#56 - The New 2023 Prime REVEX Hunting Bow Line With Casey VandergraafIn this week's episode of The Deer Gear Podcast I am joined by Casey Vadergraaf from Prime Archery. Casey is the creative director with Prime and plays a large role in all of the media you see around Prime's new hunting bow launch, as well as the actual logo design on the bows themselves. We sit down to talk all about the New Revex Line for 2023. Prime has been manufacturing bows for nearly 12 years and makes a stable, accurate bow platform. If you're interested in the new lineup, this is the podcast for you!2022-12-0940 min
The Fall PodcastEP 248 | Hunting Out of State Versus Hunting at Home With Cameron DerrHave you ever hunted out of state? If you haven't you should. Experiencing new places while chasing after whitetails is a blast. Today Cameron Derr of the Deer Gear Podcast and Exodus outdoor gear joins me to talk about his most recent out of state trip. We also dive deeper. Cameron talks about the feeling he gets after he kills a buck on his home turf a pose to killing one out of state. This is a BS session but with value. I think a lot of what Cameron and I are talking about a high percentage of hunters...2022-12-061h 41The Deer Gear Podcast#55 - What Makes A Good Compound Bow Design?In this week's episode of The Deer Gear Podcast I am joined by Dorge Huang of Firenock to discuss the topic of the modern day compound bow, and in his opinion what makes a good design as far as the engineering goes. We talk about the cams, riser, limbs, and material science. This is a great podcast to get your gear turning on what these bow manufacturers are engineering for us bowhunters. You won't want to skip this one!Ask us questions!Dorge: dorgeh@firenock.comCameron: cam@exodusoutdoorgear.com2022-12-0258 minThe Deer Gear Podcast#54 - Iowa Archery Hunt Success! & Failures? Lessons Learned From 3 Weeks in IowaIn this week's episode of The Deer Gear Podcast I am joined by Tony Sangialosi from 33OH Archery. Tony joins me to recap my most recent successful hunting trip in Iowa. I spent 3 weeks out there, one week in October and 10 Days in November. There were tons of failures and the trip ended on a high note with me filling my bow tag on November 17! I cover all of the lessons learned from this trip, gear changes, and much much more! We also talk about a recent arrow weight change that Tony has made mid-season and the reasoning behind...2022-11-251h 25The Deer Gear Podcast#53 - Does the Way you BUILD An Arrow Impact Performance?In this week's episode of The Deer Gear Podcast - Dorge and I are joined by Tony Warden. In this part, we will be comparing arrows made the standard way to arrows made with the Scientific Arrow Process. Tony broke this down into 4 pages based on the size of the arrows (.166, .204, .246, and crossbow) in order to see if one arrow building system is better than the other, and how much of a difference, if any.https://wardensoutdoor.com/introduction-to-part-2Ask us questions!Dorge: dorgeh@firenock.comCameron: cam@exodusoutdoorgear.com2022-11-111h 02The Deer Gear Podcast#52 - Mark Kenyon's Rutcation Gear System & How to Stay Warm on All Day Sits!In this episode of The Deer Gear Podcast, I am joined by Mark Kenyon from Meateater's Wired to Hunt. Mark has pioneered the whitetail podcasting space, and has been bowhunting whitetails all across the country for a very long time. Mark is analytical, calculated, and does things with a purpose - which ties into his gear system! Get ready to learn all about what Mark Kenyon uses hunt after hunt whether he is in his home state of Michigan, or traveling out of state. Also, bonus tips on how to pick gear that gives you the best chance to...2022-11-041h 14The Deer Gear Podcast#51 - What's the Deal with Crossbows?In this episode of The Deer Gear Podcast I am joined by Dorge Huang from Firenock to talk about crossbows. This is a basic level, introduction to the crossbow. Crossbows are legal to hunt with in most states now, and I think they are a great tool for certain circumstances. However, I have no knowledge on the subject. So! Dorge is the man to learn from. If you have an interest in the crossbow, or shoot one yourself and need some more education on the topic this is the podcast for you!Ask us...2022-11-0255 minThe Deer Gear Podcast#50 - First Lite's Whitetail Lineup with Josh HillyardIn this week's episode of The Deer Gear Podcast I am joined by Josh Hillyard. Josh is First Lite's Whitetail Community Manager, and we sit down to discuss all things whitetail gear and First Lite. First Lite has answered a lot of the needs for whitetail hunters with their recent release of many whitetail specific garments, packs, and camo patterns. Whether you are looking to learn more about the brand, product offerings, or are just looking for a solid whitetail chat, this is the podcast for you!The Exodus MMT is now for sale! Purchase here: https...2022-10-2155 minThe Deer Gear Podcast#49 - All Things Saddle Hunting With Latitude OutdoorsIn this week's episode of The Deer Gear Podcast I am joined by the founders of Latitude Outdoors. If you're unfamiliar with these fellas, Alex, Kevin and Jake - a group of dudes from Michigan founded Latitude Outdoors to bring value to the Saddle Hunting Community. I have been running the Latitude Method 2 for the last 2 seasons and recently started running the x-wing platform. In this episode we are covering the journey these fellas have gone through, and as always cover the gear they are taking into the woods with them each season. If you are interested in mobile...2022-10-141h 20The Deer Gear Podcast#48 - Out with the Old - In with the New! The Scientific Arrow Process Part 2 with Tony WardenIn this week's episode of The Deer Gear Podcast I am joined by Dorge Huang of Firenock and Tony Warden, an archery enthusiast from Canada. Tony has recently dedicated a serious amount of time and money to testing different manufacturers archery components. Phase 1 of the testing is dealing with weight variance, kinetic energy loss, and speed deprivation. Arrows from Easton, Black Eagle, Element, Firenock, Gold Tip and a few more were featured in phase 1. The information gathered is quite astonishing, and definitely worth a visit. Phase two and three will be completed in the coming months and those will...2022-10-071h 08The Deer Gear Podcast#47 - Extensively Breaking Down The "Scientific Arrow Process". Is Dorge right?! PART 1In this week's episode of The Deer Gear Podcast I am joined by Dorge Huang of Firenock and Tony Warden, an archery enthusiast from Canada. Tony has recently dedicated a serious amount of time and money to testing different manufacturers archery components. Phase 1 of the testing is dealing with weight variance, kinetic energy loss, and speed deprivation. Arrows from Easton, Black Eagle, Element, Firenock, Gold Tip and a few more were featured in phase 1. The information gathered is quite astonishing, and definitely worth a visit. Phase two and three will be completed in the coming months and those will...2022-09-301h 02The Deer Gear Podcast#46 - Which E-Scouting App is right for you? With Jacob CoonsIn this week's episode of The Deer Gear Podcast I am sitting down with Jacob Coons to discuss applications for E-scouting. Time is of the essence these days, and E-Scouting may be one of the only ways to pre-scout before the hunt. Lucky for us there are a bunch of great applications to make our E-Scouting efforts easier. But, which one is right for you? For me, I use OnX Maps for all of my mapping needs. If you are on the fence about trying a new scouting app, this podcast is right for you! 2022-09-231h 10The Deer Gear Podcast#45 - Why I Will Never Shoot 85% Let off Bows Again! Switching let off for more accuracy!In this week's episode of The Deer Gear Podcast I am joined by Tyler Terry from Winterhawk Outfitters and Dorge Huang of Firenock to discuss my experiences switching from an 85% Let of bow to an 80% Let off bow. In a previous podcast episode I asked Tyler if I should be losing sleep over shooting an 85% let off bow and he said I should be. So, I switched and it was well worth it. In this episode we will talk all about the benefits of switching let off mods in hunting scenarios! I promise you won't want to skip this.2022-09-0952 minThe Deer Gear Podcast#44 - Bow Tech Talk & Archery Gear with Luciano Romeo & Exodus MMT Arrow Giveaway!In this week's episode of The Deer Gear Podcast, I am joined by my personal bow tech: Luciano Romeo. Luciano is the head bow tech at Fin Feather Fur Outfitters in Boardman Ohio and has been setting my bows up for the last few years. In this episode I wanted to talk to him about purchasing a new bow, and getting properly setup from the gate. We go through the entire setup process with new customers, how to make a good investment, and how to make sure you are shooting the best possible setup from the start. Whether you...2022-08-261h 09The Deer Gear Podcast#43 - Are YOU Shooting the right Draw Length? The Most Common Bow Setup Mistake ExplainedIn this week's episode of The Deer Gear Podcast I am joined by Dorge Huang, and Tyler Terry to get technical about bow setups. Specifically, we talk a lot about your draw length. Most bowhunters are not shooting the proper draw length and may be struggling with target panic because of it! In this podcast we talk about how to determine draw length, what happens if your draw length is too short or too long, and much much more! If you have been questioning your bow setup or your draw length, this podcast is for you!Ask...2022-08-191h 03The Deer Gear Podcast#42 - Kayaking for Big Public Land Bucks with Jacob EmeryIn this week's episode of the Deer Gear Podcast I am joined by Jacob Emery to discuss using water access to get on big bucks on public land. Jacob finds himself getting creative with access, using kayaks, e-bikes and anything he can to get an advantage on access. This episode is jam packed with some great information! If you find yourself wanting to learn more on how to get more creative with access this is the episode for you!The Exodus MMT is now for sale! Purchase here: https://bit.ly/ExodusMMT2022-08-1258 minThe Deer Gear Podcast#41 - Perception vs Reality with Tyler Terry: How To Make your Equipment BetterIn this week's episode of The Deer Gear Podcast I am joined by Dorge Huang of Firenock and Tyler Terry from Arizona. Tyler has a degree from MIT in Mechanical Engineering and has applied his knowledge to his passion of archery to be a more successful archer and deer hunter. This episode is chock full of great information related to your archery equipment, and how to give yourself a mechanical advantage to be a more successful deer hunter. We talk about flaws within the average bowhunters setup, perception vs reality, what really matters for deer hunting, and much much...2022-07-291h 14The Deer Gear Podcast#40 - Why Custom Bowstrings are Better! Tony Sangialosi: 33OH ArcheryIn this week's episode of the Deer Gear Podcast, I am joined by 33OH Archery Founder Tony Sangialosi. Tony is a custom string builder and now offers custom bowstrings! In this episode we cover what you are getting when shooting custom bowstrings vs the stock strings that come on your bow. We also cover some changes we are both making this fall to our deer gear! If you are looking for a new set of threads for your bow, this is the podcast for you!Connect with Tony: https://33oharchery.com2022-07-2259 minThe Deer Gear Podcast#39 - A Full Guide to One Sticking with Jesse Mann (Eastern Kentucky Big Woods Setup)In this week's episode of The Deer Gear Podcast I am joined by Jesse Mann from Eastern Kentucky. Jesse does some work with Out on a limb, and has honed in his One Sticking rig enough to share with us the full process of One sticking. One sticking is a climbing method that eliminates the need to carry in multiple climbing sticks. It's just one stick, a platform and your ropes! Talk about saving weight.... If you have been on the fence with one sticking, or have started but need some going tips, this is the podcast for you...2022-07-1552 minThe Deer Gear Podcast#38 - No Balls; No Bucks with Rendell Erik - Saddle Hunting Tips & Tricks for Boone & Crockett BucksIn this week's episode of The Deer Gear Podcast I am joined by Rendell Erik from Iowa to talk about Saddle Hunting on Public Land in Iowa. Rendell has been on a consistent run of killing giant bucks on public land so I wanted to talk to him about how he has used his gear to get on these Boone & Crockett class whitetails on public land. Rendell gives some really great tips to new, or experienced saddle hunters for staying still in the saddle, being ready at the moment of truth, and offers some different perspectives on how to...2022-07-0859 minThe Deer Gear Podcast#37 - There's a NEW HUNTING ARROW on the Market! The Exodus MMT is HERE!In this week's episode of The Deer Gear Podcast Exodus Outdoor Gear is announcing an all new product line - tailor built hunting arrows! It's been long time coming but we are excited to release the Exodus MMT. A tailor built hunting arrow that has been engineered to maintain more momentum down range, with a better trajectory than the super heavy FOC arrow builds. In this podcast we introduce the arrow, cover all of the specs, and what goes into building these arrows specifically for your bow setup. If you are in the market for some new arrows, or...2022-06-2457 minThe Deer Gear Podcast#36 - Mobile Hunting Setups for Big Woods Public Land - Jeremy DinsmoreIn this week's episode of The Deer Gear Podcast I am joined by Jeremy Dinsmore of the Antler Up Podcast. Jeremy spends most of his time running around the big woods of Pennsylvania and in that hunting style, you need to be efficient, light weight and mobile. So, In this podcast we break down what he is using as his mobile hunting setup. Jeremy is also a "pack freak" so we talk about some great options for hunting packs as well. If you find yourself running around the big woods and want to get some more insight on mobile...2022-06-171h 01The Deer Gear Podcast#35 - Why Heavy FOC Arrows Could Be Hurting Compound Bowhunters!In this week's episode of The Deer Gear Podcast I am joined by Dorge Huang from Firenock, and Dave Murray from Vital Limits. Dorge & Dave are experts in the world of arrow builds - and have an opposing view towards the current market trends in arrow builds. Heavy FOC or High FOC (Front of Center) arrows are extremely popular amongst bowhunters, and for good reason. The arguments are information in favor of Heavy FOC arrows make a lot of sense and are very attractive. However, in today's podcast Dorge and Dave are breaking down why High FOC arrows may...2022-06-151h 04
Antler Up Podcast#126: Chatting All Things Whitetail w/ Cameron DerrToday’s episode is brought to you by Spartan Forge. Dimitri and I were joined by Cameron Derr of Exodus Outdoor Gear and The Deer Gear Podcast. We were really excited to have Cam on today’s episode because it’s starting to be that time of year where we start turning the whitetail prep needle to the next level. We got into a bunch of different topics with Cam from hunting out of state whitetails in ND, using digital maps, his gear and his trail camera strategies. Enjoy today’s episode & thanks for tuning in!! Enjoy this fun episode...2022-06-151h 16The Deer Gear Podcast#34 - One Sticking, Self Filming, Hunting Buck Beds & The Mobile Hunters Expo with Christopher LeppertIn this week's episode of The Deer Gear Podcast I am joined by Christopher Leppert from Fueled by the Outdoors. Chris is the founder of The Mobile Hunters Expo that takes place in Winchester, Ohio on July 29-31. This podcast episode is jam packed full of breaking down his personal mobile hunting setup. If you are a mobile hunter or looking for some info or inspiration, this episode is for you!We Cover:
One Sticking setup
Hybrid Saddle Setup
Hunting Close to Buck Beds
Self Filming gear
His Bow and Arrow Setup
and...2022-06-101h 01The Deer Gear Podcast#33 - What is the best Material for Archery Components? Aluminum Vs Stainless Steel Vs TitaniumIn this week's episode of The Deer Gear Podcast I am joined by Dorge Huang of Firenock to discuss material properties of the various archery components. There are a lot of variations and options for us as archers, but do you really know why you are choosing aluminium, or stainless steel, or titanium? This conversation will leave you with all the information you need to make an educated decision when diving into the nitty gritty of archery components.Connect with Dorge:Email: dorgeh@firenock.comWebsite: https://bit.ly/3Firenock2022-05-271h 10
Habitat PodcastHabitat Podcast #179 - Cameron Derr - Woodsmanship Series - North Dakota Buck, Digital Scouting, Glassing, Water Holes, Out of State Hunt & Finding DeerHabitat Podcast #179 - Cameron Derr from Exodus Outdoor Gear joins Jared Van Hees and Brian on an all new Woodsmanship Series discussion! Cam had a great year last year heading out to North Dakota, and we break down that story here. We cover:How Cameron got into hunting, the outdoor space, etc.Cam describes the whitetail deer habitat he spends most of his time in.What is unique about the habitat in Northern Ohio? Challenges, Advantages, Struggles,Cameron's approach to scouting for whitetail deer. Late season/Pre Season/In Season. Focus...2022-05-191h 14The Deer Gear Podcast#32 - What Have We Learned From The Smartest Man In Archery with Chad Sylvester: The Optimal Arrow Setup for Deer Hunting?In this week's episode of The Deer Gear Podcast I am joined by Chad Sylvester of Exodus to discuss what in the world is Dorge of Firenock teaching us? There are a lot of complex ideas behind Firenock components and Dorge's take on Archery. However, the information is really something for every bowhunter to consider. Whether you fall on the same spectrum as Dorge or not, we are going to do our best to pass on the information and what we have learned!CONNECT WITH US:https://linktr.ee/TheDeerGearPodcast...2022-05-1354 minThe Deer Gear Podcast#31 - What Makes a good Broadhead for Bowhunting?In this week's episode of The Deer Gear Podcast, I am joined by archery experts Dorge Huang and Dave Murray. We are sitting down to discuss the broadhead characteristics that make up a good bowhunting broadhead. Whether you are shooting a fixed blade or a mechanical style broadhead - you will not want to miss this episode.Connect with Dave:Website: https://bit.ly/VitalLimitsYouTube: https://bit.ly/VitalLimitsYTConnect with Dorge:Email: dorgeh@firenock.comWebsite: https://bit.ly/3FirenockYo...2022-04-291h 04The Deer Gear Podcast#30 - Fundamentals of Fixed Broadheads & Field Points - Flight Characteristics and more!In this week's episode of The Deer Gear Podcast I am joined by Dorge Huang from Firenock and Dave Murray from vital limits to talk about field points and fixed blade broadheads. We talk about design, 2 blade vs 3 blade vs 4 blade, the different kinds of tips (cut on contact etc.) and much much more! If you are someone looking to understand more about getting fixed blade broadheads to fly more accurately - this is the podcast for you!Connect with Dave:Website: https://bit.ly/VitalLimitsYouTube: https://bit.ly/VitalLimitsYT...2022-04-221h 14The Deer Gear Podcast#29 - The Biggest Gear Changes I am Making for 2022 (AS OF NOW)In this Week's episode of The Deer Gear Podcast I am sitting down myself to discuss the biggest changes I am making to my gear setups for 2022. As of April, this is where my head is at with my gear and the changes I will be making. I also discuss a little bit about my hunting plans for this coming fall so you can get an idea of the ways I will be utilizing the gear I am breaking down! As the summer progresses I assure you some of this will change, so stay tuned!My Bow...2022-04-1526 minThe Deer Gear Podcast#28 - Helical Vanes and Arrow Wraps for Bowhunting - Does it REALLY Make a difference?In this week's episode of The Deer Gear Podcast I am joined by Dorge Huang from Firenock and Dave Murray from Vital Limits to discuss helical vanes, offset, and arrow wraps. Do they help? Do they Hurt? Do they make any difference? Stay Tuned to find out!Connect with Dave:Website: https://bit.ly/VitalLimitsYouTube: https://bit.ly/VitalLimitsYTConnect with Dorge:Email: dorgeh@firenock.comWebsite: https://bit.ly/3FirenockYouTube: https://bit.ly/FirenockTV_YouTubeCONNECT WITH...2022-04-0853 min
The Deer Gear Podcast#27 - Gear For Self Filming Your Hunts! With Lucas JonesIn this week's episode of The Deer Gear Podcast I am joined by Lucas Jones of Exodus Outdoor Gear to discuss what camera gear you need to get started filming your hunts this coming fall. There are more and more wanting to film hunts for YouTube every year, and it is a great time to be a self-filmer. There are tons of great options to get started creating quality hunting content. In this episode we will focus on the basics and what you need to get started.Connect with Lucas: https://bit.ly/LucasJones_ExodusC...2022-04-0156 min
The Deer Gear Podcast#26 - The Fundamentals of Vanes for Building ArrowsIn this week's episode of The Deer Gear Podcast I am joined by Dorge Huang of Firenock and Dave Murray of Vital Limits to lay down the fundamentals of how vanes work on arrow shafts. Vanes are in Dorge's words Vanes are the Most Important component to understand for deer hunters. There is a lot of great information in this episode, you won't want to miss it!
WE DISCUSS:
- How Vanes Work
- Lift vs Drag
- The Different Vane Jigs
- Vane surface
- and muc...2022-03-231h 02
The Deer Gear Podcast#25 - Choosing the Best Hunting Boot with Crispi BootsIn this week's episode of The Deer Gear Podcast I am joined by Kendall Card of Crispi Boots to discuss picking the best pair of boots for deer hunting. When it comes to your feet, being comfortable, warm, and dry is critical as deer hunters and knowing what to look for when making your next boot purchase could be the difference! Post season scouting is in full swing, and boots on the ground season is at its peak! This podcast will have you covered for your next hunting boot purchase.
We Discuss:
- Who is Cri...2022-03-181h 02
The Deer Gear Podcast#24 - Arrow Inserts for .166 and .204 Shafts with Dorge Huang & Jeremy Martin PART 2In this week's episode of The Deer Gear Podcast, I am joined by Dorge Huang of Firenock and Jeremy Martin of X-Ring Custom Arrows. Jeremy specializes in building arrows with Firenock Components, and offers a great perspective on arrow inserts. Especially .204 shafts. This is Part 2 and the Final portion of this conversation with Dorge and Jeremy covering inserts (half-outs & outserts) for .166 and .204 ID Shafts. This podcast is packed full of great information, so you will not want to miss it!
X-Ring Custom Arrows: Email: xrcarrows@gmail.com
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The Deer Gear Podcast#23 - Bow String Maintenance with Rogue BowstringsIn this episode of The Deer Gear Podcast, I am joined by Chris Schnur of Rogue Bowstrings. Rogue makes aftermarket, performance bowstrings out of Dover Ohio. Personally, I had some questions on the way strings are made, and maintenance of your bowstrings. There's a lot of great information here that I wasn't fully aware of!
We Discuss:
- What Makes a Good Bow String?
- How Often You Should Replace Your Strings
- Should you or Should you NOT Wax Your Bow Strings?
and much much mo...2022-02-2545 min
The Deer Gear Podcast#22 - The In's and Out's of Arrow Inserts with Dorge Huang & Jeremy Martin: PART 1In this week's episode of The Deer Gear Podcast, I am joined by Dorge Huang of Firenock, and Jeremy Martin of X-Ring Custom Arrows. Jeremy specializes in building arrows the the Firenock components, and offers a great perspective on this particular topic: Arrow Inserts. This is going to be a 2 part podcast and in this episode, Part 1, we are diving into arrow inserts for 300 ID shafts & 246 ID Shafts. There is no shortage of good information in this episode, and I guarantee you will not want to miss this one!
X-Ring Custom Arrows:
Email: xrcarrows@gmail.com
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The Deer Gear Podcast#21 - Arron Bleise's Transition BACK to Saddle Hunting! Complete Saddle Setup 2022In this week's episode of The Deer Gear Podcast, I am joined by Arron Bleise of the Fall Podcast. Arron had his best season to date in 2021, but has big changes in store for his hunting gear in 2022. The perspective is interesting because Arron tried saddle hunting back in 2010/2011 and hated it. After going back to primarily a hang on tree stand hunter, he is adding saddle hunting back into his toolbox for 2022.
WE DISCUSS:
- Saddle Hunting in 2010
- Arron's Mobile Hunting Gear in 2021
- Why he is...2022-02-181h 08
The Deer Gear Podcast#20 - Understanding Nocks with Dorge Huang of Firenock & Dave Murray of Vital LimitsIn this week's BONUS episode of The Deer Gear Podcast I am joined by Dorge Huang of Firenock and Dave Murray of Vital Limits to discuss nocks. Now many of you may be thinking "Nocks? I don't care about my nocks." Well, you should. Dorge compares your nock for your arrow as tires to cars. If you have poor tires, your vehicle performance will suffer and the same goes for your nocks. The first patent Dorge introduced to the archery space was on the Firenock, as a matter of fact.
We Discuss:
- How nocks are ma...2022-02-091h 16
The Deer Gear Podcast#19 - The Newest Mobile Hunting Treestand from Elevate Stand Co!In this week's episode of The Deer Gear Podcast I am joined by Josh and Jarad Stubbs from Elevate Stand Co. Elevate stands are the New Kids on the Block and just released a tree stand for mobile hunters that were looking for more platform room. Jarad and Josh both have professional backgrounds that lend themselves to be great at engineering and developing tree stands. You may have seen Josh on a previous Whitetail Cribs episode, but if not you can check out Josh's trophy room here:
We Discuss:
- The Birth of...2022-02-0451 min
The Deer Gear Podcast#18 - TimberNinja Outdoors Founder Jason Redd: NEW Carbon Fiber Treestand!In this week's episode of The Deer Gear Podcast I am joined by Jason Redd from TimberNinja Outdoors. Jason is as hardcore as they come bowhunting whitetails on public land in the hills of North Carolina. As the founder of Timber Ninja he prides himself on bringing innovation to the mobile hunting space that has yet to be seen. They are definitely Trend Setters in the space.
We Discuss:
- The New carbon fiber tree stand from Timber Ninja
- Why carbon?
- Carbon vs Aluminum for mobile hunting products
- A n...2022-01-2840 min
The Deer Gear Podcast#17 - Firenock AeroConcept System vs Standard Insert Systems for Arrow Builds with Dorge Huang & Dave MurrayIn this week's episode of The Deer Gear Podcast I am joined by Dorge Huang of Firenock and Dave Murray of Vital Limits to discuss the Firenock AeroConcept System (ACS) vs the standard insert/outsert systems in the archery industry. Dorge developed the AeroConecpt and AeroConcept 2.0 to maximize efficiency down range.
WE DISCUSS:
- How AeroConcept System was developed
- AeroConcept 1.0 vs AeroConcept 2.0
- What makes the general Insert/Outsert systems inferior to AeroConecpt Systems
- The Benefits of using carbon inner tubes for efficiency down range
- Arrow recovery and the significance
and much much more!
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The Fall PodcastEP 198 | 7 Bucks in 5 Years with Cameron Derr of Exodus Trail Cameras7 BUCKS IN 5 YEARS OF HUNTING!!! This weeks guest is Exodus Trail Cams Content Director and Deer Gear Podcast Host Cameron Derr. We sit down and talk about how he's just got into bowhunting 5 years ago and has been able to take 7 awesome bucks with a bow. Enjoy! Novix Treestands - Novix TreestandsHunters Box Club Free Link - Free LinkWhat is WTA Tags? Check it out here YOU NEED TO!!! - WTA For updates from The Fall PodcastThe Fall Podcast on Instagram - Th...2022-01-251h 26
The Deer Gear Podcast#16 - ASIO Gear: A Camo Built Specifically for Elevated Hunting! (Treestands/Saddles) with Joe MilesIn this week's episode of The Deer Gear Podcast I am joined by Joe Miles of ASIO Gear. Joe started ASIO Gear for the tree stand hunter in mind. (Saddle Hunter's too). The Camo pattern is uniquely designed to keep you concealed from a Whitetail Deer's eyes. ASIO Gear also pride's themselves on having garments that tailor to the tree stand hunters - meaning they are quiet and functional. They have offerings from 90 Degree temps to 15 Degree temps, so wherever you find yourself bowhunting whitetails - there is something for you.
WE DISCUSS:
- W...2022-01-2151 min
The Deer Gear Podcast#15 - 3D Printed Mobile Hunting Solutions - Austin Kantola: Owner of Genesis 3D PrintingIn this episode of The Deer Gear Podcast, I am joined by owner and operator of Genesis 3D Printing. Austin has developed a multitude of mobile hunting solutions to save you weight, and/or make your mobile hunting system more efficient. I am a big fan of Genesis 3D printed products, so I really enjoyed this conversation.
We Talk About:
- 3D Printed Mobile Hunting Products
- How Genesis 3D Printing started
- How Austin Brainstorms new products
- The Most Popular Offerings from Genesis 3D Printing
- and much more!
Genesis 3D Printing: https://bit.ly/Genesis3DPrinting
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The Deer Gear Podcast#14 - Does Arrow Straightness Really Matter? With Dorge Huang of Firenock & Dave Murray of Vital LimitsIn this week's BONUS episode of The Deer Gear Podcast I am joined by Dorge Huang of Firenock and Dave Murray of Vital limits to discuss more on the construction of arrow shafts.
WE DISCUSS:
- The variations of Carbon and Carbon Weave Cloth
- Why Firenock developed an Arrow Shaft
- The Benefits of the Aeroweave shafts vs the competition
- Does arrow straightness really matter? Or is it all marketing gimmicks?
- and much much more!
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The Deer Gear Podcast#13 - How To Stay Warm Bow Hunting in Extreme Cold Temperatures with Heath Cisco and Alex ComstockIn this episode of The Deer Gear Podcast I am joined by Heath Cisco and Alex Comstock to talk about how they stay warm bowhunting in the Late Season. Late Season deer hunting calls for extreme, nasty cold weather and staying warm can be challenging. I couldn't think of better guests to bring on to offer some tips. Alex is a late season master who spends a lot of time hunting in temperatures that can reach -40 degrees! As for Heath, his nickname is "The Iceman." Heath is a late season Killer and has a lot of experience to sp...2022-01-0756 min
The Deer Gear Podcast#12 - The Fundamentals of Arrow Shafts with Dorge of Firenock and Dave MurrayOn this week's episode of The Deer Gear Podcast Dorge Huang of Firenock is joined by one of his dealers - Dave Murray of vital limits. Dave concentrates on custom arrow builds only so he is an absolute master when it comes to building arrows. The conversation today is built around understanding the basics of arrow shafts. We Discuss:- Arrow Spine - What it means and how to find it- Arrow Material Properties Aluminum vs Carbon- Dynamic Bend - What we really want to g...2021-12-3154 min
The Deer Gear Podcast#11 - An Intro to The Smartest Man in Archery - Dorge Huang of Firenock *BONUSIn this BONUS EPISODE of The Deer Gear Podcast, I am joined by Dorge Huang, the owner and operator of Firenock. Dorge holds 43 patents in the archery space, and offers over 900 products to better your archery experience within the Firenock product catalog. Dorge has offered to co-host the podcast twice a month to educate archers on a variety of crucial topics including arrow shaft dynamics, vanes, High FOC arrow builds, and much much more!
We Discuss:
- Who is Dorge Huang?
- How did Firenock start?
- What's to come with The Deer Gear Podcast
- and much more!
Connect wit...2021-12-2929 min
The Deer Gear Podcast#10 - John Eberhart's Do's and Don'ts of Saddle Hunting - Complete Saddle Hunting Masterclass!In this week's episode of The Deer Gear Podcast I am joined by the God Father of Saddle Hunting - John Eberhart. John has been saddle hunting for over 40 years, killing 53 pope and young bucks across the midwest. John's expertise in saddle hunting offers a great conversation around the do's and don'ts of saddle hunting, johns saddle hunting setup, and some advice for new saddle hunters. This is a podcast you may want to listen to a few times!
We Cover:
- The Do's and Don'ts of Saddle Hunting
- John...2021-12-1758 min
The Deer Gear Podcast#9 - The NEW Mathews V3X for 2021 - Mark Hayes Design Engineer Manager at Mathews ArcheryIn this week's episode of The Deer Gear Podcast I am joined by Mark Hayes of Mathews Archery. Mark is the Design Engineer Manager at Mathews and he joins me to talk all about the new hunting bow for 2022 - The V3X. Mathews has been building off of the V3 platform, and this year the theme was balance. We talk all about how the new bow, as well as the new accessories make the V3X the most balanced bow Mathews has ever Engineered. We also cover some user submitted questions and get a little controversial on arrow wei...2021-12-1046 min
The Deer Gear Podcast#8 - A Bow Sight Built For Hunters By Hunters - The ARXOS by Dialed ArcheryIn this episode of The Deer Gear Podcast I am joined by Taylor Kollman and Scott Bakken of Dialed Archery. Dialed Archery just launched this November with a new bow sight built for bowhunters backed by a no questions asked Lifetime Warranty. Innovation in archery accessories has been lacking and these guys designed a sight that brings a fresh perspective. This sight offers extreme customization from the sight housing, to where your sight tapes are, and cerakote finishings. Oh, and it's made in the USA! We Cover: - The ARXOS Bow Sight - The Team Behind the Build - Inn...2021-12-0348 min
The Deer Gear Podcast#7 - Saddle Hunting is a JOKE?! First Time Saddle Hunting Impressions with Tre Kerns!In this episode of the Deer Gear Podcast I am joined by my good friend, and hunting partner Tre Kerns from West Virginia. Tre has been getting it done in West Virginia and Ohio on a very consistent basis but has recently made the jump into giving saddle hunting a try. After going the mobile hang on route, he wanted a more efficient setup and decided to give saddle hunting a try. We cover his thoughts before trying the saddle, what is initial struggles were, and his thoughts after hunting out of a saddle for half of the 2021 bow sea...2021-11-2656 min
The Deer Gear Podcast#6 - The 2021 Deer Hunter's Christmas List! 50 Items under $100 For Your Christmas List this Season!In this week's episode of The Deer Gear Podcast I am covering 50 items under $100 to put on your list this Christmas. I asked a lot of my hunting buddies for 3 things under $100 that they thought should be on every bowhunters Christmas list and this is the list! I cover everything from clothing, mobile hunting accessories, and some ideas to get some brownie points from your significant others.
The complete list: https://bit.ly/BowHuntersXmasList
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The Deer Gear Podcast#5 - Public Land Hang & Bang Setups with Byron HortonIn this episode of the Deer Gear Podcast I am joined by Byron Horton from the Whitetail Experience. Byron is a gear junkie like myself with a more budget friendly mindset. Not only is Byron one guy I pay close attention to with his gear recommendations, but he is an absolute problem for whitetails on public ground! We talk about his mobile hunting setup for public land hunts in Ohio, and much much more!
Check out The Whitetail Experience: https://bit.ly/TheWhitetailExperience
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The Deer Gear Podcast#4 - Ultimate Climbing Stick Breakdown! Hunting Beast Gear, LWCG, Tethrd, Hawk, EWO & MORE!!In this week's episode of The Deer Gear Podcast, I sit down with Tony Sangialosi to discuss his experience with the majority of lightweight climbing sticks available to the mobile hunter in today's market. Tony is an absolute gear junky and has tried a ton of different climbing sticks. We discuss the pros and cons of each stick we have tried and give our thoughts on why we ultimately chose the specific stick we are hunting with. If you are on the market for some new climbing sticks, this podcast episode is for you!
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The Deer Gear Podcast#3 - The Best Deer Hunting Garment - Merino Wool Layering SystemIn this week's episode of The Deer Gear Podcast I am breaking down my Whitetail Archery Season Layering system. Most of the garments are Merino Wool, so I talk about the benefits of Merino as a fabric for hunting garments, and what I am wearing throughout the fall to stay warm, and comfortable. The garments consist of pieces from First Lite and Sitka Gear making for a really solid system for bowhunting whitetails!
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The Deer Gear Podcast#2 - Rutcation Gear Haul for Western Whitetails: Glass, Decoys and more!In this week's episode of The Deer Gear Podcast I am sitting down with Chad Sylvestor of Exodus Trail Cameras to talk about his upcoming Western Whitetail Rutcation. Chad is spending two weeks in Kansas chasing the open country whitetails.
We talk about:
- His progression as a hunter
- Glass for Western Whitetails
- 2D Decoys for Spot & Stalk Hunting
- His Layering System
- His Bow and Arrow Setups
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The Deer Gear Podcast#1 - Transitioning to A Mobile Hunter: My Complete Saddle Setup!Welcome to episode #1 of The Deer Gear Podcast, My name is Cameron Derr and I will be your host along this journey. In this week's episode I am taking you through my transition from a traditional tree-stand deer hunter to becoming an efficient mobile hunter. I discuss the initial struggles I had with not being mobile, the struggles I had becoming mobile, to now being happy with my setup, and confident enough to be effective in the woods. From there I take you through my complete saddle setup from the saddle, to the sticks, platform, and the pack that mak...2021-10-0832 min
The WHTL Podcast - Whitetail Deer Hunting Tactics, Stories & Expert Guests#53 - Cam Derr Is in The Building: Chasing Your Ambitions At Any CostIn this episode, we welcome Cameron Derr to the office and podcast. We discuss the internship hiring process, how Cam got introduced to the outdoors and his time at Exodus so far. Connect with Cam: Instagram.com/camderr_creative Feel free to connect with us: Instagram Facebook Website 2019-07-0239 min