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The Beyond Hunter Ed PodcastFred Bear’s Fourth Commandment of BowhuntingEpisode: Fred Bear’s Fourth Commandment of Bowhunting
Release Date: June 11, 2023
-On the Trail … Man that was a big move… and are you done with your draws?
-(3:23) Question of the week from Gene
I use Thunderhead Broadheads which uses replaceable blades. Can those be sharpened as well? If so, how?
I have been reluctant to shoot birds with a bow because of potential broadhead & arrow destruction. As opposed to big game, on level ground you're usually shooting downward with the arrow traveling at hig...
2023-06-1131 minThe Beyond Hunter Ed PodcastEpisode 41 - Thermals and Wind DiscussionEpisode: Wind and Thermals Discussion
Release Date: June 4, 2023
After the last episode with the brief discussion of thermals I decided I wanted to tackle the wind, thermals storm winds and thermal hubs in more detail and break it down to the basics, so I asked my dad to join me for the discussion. It was a good look at what goes into deciding where to hunt and how to make your stalk.
The Not So Basic Basics Of Bowhunting:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gtcmd7n2w1M
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2023-06-0459 minThe Beyond Hunter Ed PodcastEpisode 40 - Fred Bear’s Third Commandment of BowhuntingEpisode: Fred Bear’s
Third Commandment of Bowhunting
Release Date: May 28,
2023
-On the Trail … The Not so Basic Basics of Bowhunting was a
blast, check it out on Youtube, and the deadline for the draw is coming up in 3
states out west…
-(4:20) Question of
the week from Kade
What
licensing/permits/classes do I need to get started?
We dive into all the
things you’re going to need to get out there for your first hunt. We all know about hunter ed classes, but some
states require more and so...
2023-05-2830 minThe Beyond Hunter Ed PodcastEpisode 39 - Fred Bear’s Second Commandment of BowhuntingEpisode: Fred Bear’s
Second Commandment of Bowhunting
Release Date: May 14,
2023
-On the Trail … There’s still 2 days until the CA DFW Not So
Basic Basics of Bowhunting and I hope you guys got your draw in for Nevada.
-(4:50) Question of
the week from Kade
Where am I even
allowed to hunt?
We look at the
options from public to private land, and if you want more information look back
at episode 1 (Public Land) and 9 (Military base Hunting).
-(11:35) Exercise of
the week – Dumbbell Row
...
2023-05-1420 minThe Beyond Hunter Ed PodcastFred Bear’s First Commandment of BowhuntingEpisode: Fred Bear’s First Commandment of Bowhunting
Release Date: May 7, 2023
-On the Trail you find
out how my draws are going this year… spoiler alert, it could be better, but there’s still time.
-(5:12) Question of the week from Nick
Which is better for a beginner – archery or rifle hunting?
There are reasons to choose both, get my take in the episode.
-(11:13) Exercise of the week – Dumbbell Lateral Raise
I use this, it grows your shoulders, and helps keep the bow up.
How...
2023-05-0720 minThe Beyond Hunter Ed PodcastThe Beyond Hunter Ed Podcast REBOOTWe're back...
And better than ever....
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2023-05-0405 minThe Beyond Hunter Ed PodcastEpisode 37 - Shot SequenceEpisode: Shot Sequence
Release Date: August 14, 2022
Summary: In this episode we discuss my initial impressions of the book "The Deer Hunter's Guide" by Francis E. Sell that was published back in 1964. Spoiler alert, despite the change in technology his writings about basic woodsman-ship and his advice on that subject is some of the most succinct writings on the topic. The book is dense, but I put it up there as a good read for the experienced hunter and the novice alike. Then we dive into the main topic explaining the importance of a personal shot seq...
2022-08-1421 minThe Beyond Hunter Ed PodcastEpisode 36 - Clothing LayeringRelease Date: July 17, 2022
Summary: As hunters we face ever changing weather conditions and long periods of physical exertion followed by long periods of needing to remain as motionless as possible. Those two things usually add up to one big problem... COLD. One of the most important things you can do to keep yourself in the field in the fall is to make sure you're as comfortable as possible. In this episode we discuss the basic layering system I use to stay comfortable from the early season in California to the northern Wisconsin gun deer season and everything in b...
2022-07-1724 minThe Beyond Hunter Ed PodcastShot Selection Part 3 - Putting it TogetherRelease Date: July 9, 2022
Summary: In this episode we take everything we talked about over the last two episodes and put it together to give you a complete system to know when to shoot and when to look for a better shot. We build on the animal's vital zone size in part 1, and your weapon's and personal capabilities in part 2, and we add the environmental factors, animal behavior and weather into the mix to give you a full picture of when the shot is a high percentage shot and when the conditions are not quite right.
Re...
2022-07-0923 min
The Beyond Hunter Ed PodcastEpisode 34 - Shot Selection Part 2 - CapabilitiesRelease Date: July 3, 2022
Summary: In this episode we aim to expand your confidence when it comes time to take that shot. To do this we expand on the introduction and look at how to determine your capabilities as a shooter and then show you how to figure out how capable your equipment is when it comes to taking down big game.
References:
Arrow Ballistics Calculator:
http://www.bestcrossbowsource.com/crossbow-arrow-ballistics-calculator
WASP Archery - Arrow speed calculator without a Chronograph:
https://www.wasparchery.com/blog/how-to-calculate-arrow-speed-without-a-chronograph/
Ho...
2022-07-0325 minThe Beyond Hunter Ed PodcastShot Selection IntroSummary: In this episode we start tacking one of the most important decisions we make in the field each year. Is this a shot I should take or a shot I should pass? The repercussions of this decision are well known to all of us, and in the heat of the moment is not the time to be making the decision. This episode is the intro to a series where we are going to put a system in place that can be used with any weapon system to make sure you are taking the shots you should and passing on t...
2022-06-2517 minThe Beyond Hunter Ed Podcast2022 Turkey Season RecapRelease Date: June 16, 2022
Summary: FINALLY!!!! We're back in the classroom teaching Hunter's Education. Additionally this episode we discuss how my turkey season went and how life can get in the way of hunting. We also talk about the lessons learned this year, the good, the bad and the ugly.
2022-06-1724 minThe Beyond Hunter Ed PodcastEpisode 31- Archery AccessoriesEpisode: Archery Accessories
Release Date: February 1, 2022
Summary: Last weekend I took my son out in the field with me. It was a great experience, but there are some lessons learned with taking kids in the field with you, so we go over them to make sure when you take your kids you can have a great experience as well. Then we dive into the meat of the episode, and there are a lot of different accessories that we put on our bows. Today we cover the three big ones, sights, rests and releases and what you...
2022-02-0124 minThe Beyond Hunter Ed PodcastEpisode 30 - Arrow FletchingEpisode: Arrow Fletching
Release Date: January 23, 2022
Summary: Most people either fletch their arrows with whatever is easiest to find on Amazon or whatever the bow shop does with them. That's fine, but if you want to take your arrows to the next level you need to understand your arrows steering mechanism. In this episode we cover what fletching is and how and why it works. Then we talk about the different materials and fletching patterns that are available as well as the benefits and drawbacks to each of them.
2022-01-2323 minThe Beyond Hunter Ed PodcastEpisode 29- Kinetic Energy vs MomentumEpisode: Kinetic Energy vs. Momentum
Release Date: January 16, 2022
Summary: Application season is on us, and in this episode we talk about the deadlines coming up to start off. Then we dive into the main portion of the episode covering the Kinetic Energy vs Momentum debate. I give you my opinion on which measurement you should use with each projectile and the reasoning behind it. There's also some examples using other sporting equipment to demonstrate the usefulness of each measurement when it comes to doing work on the animals we hunt.
Wounding Rates Article:
2022-01-1626 minThe Beyond Hunter Ed PodcastEpisode 28- 2021 Season RecapEpisode: 2021 Season Recap
Release Date: January 9, 2022
Summary: In this episode my Dad is back discussing the 2021 season. We primarily discuss what went wrong, and what went right on our OTC elk hunt in Colorado and the public land Norther Wisconsin three day white-tail deer hunt during the Wisconsin gun deer season. We also brain storm about what we'll be doing differently next year to help us be more successful in the future and reminisce about our favorite moments of the hunting season.
2022-01-0944 minThe Beyond Hunter Ed PodcastEpisode 27- BroadheadsIn this episode we discuss the third and final element of the Broadhead Delivery System, The Broadhead. This is the integral part that does the dirty work so you wont want to miss this.
Legal Considerations:
https://www.wasparchery.com/blog/broadhead-hunting-regulations-by-state/
Ed Ashby Reports:
https://www.grizzlystik.com/ashby-reports
Tanto Tip:
https://knife-depot.com/pages/tanto-point-blades#:~:text=The%20tanto%20knife%20has%20a,most%20other%20knives%20to%20break
The Hunting Public and Ranch Fairy - Broadhead sharpening
https://www.youtube.c...
2022-01-0426 minThe Beyond Hunter Ed PodcastEpisode 26 - ArrowsEpisode: Arrows
Release Date: December 26, 2021
Summary: This is the second part of the series where we look at the archery hunting system, or the Broadhead Delivery System. In this part we discuss arrows, what they're made of and what you need out of them from a hunting perspective.
References:
Dr. Ed Ashby Papers:
https://www.grizzlystik.com/ashby-reports
WHAT’S YOUR ARROW’S IDEAL FRONT-OF-CENTER WEIGHT? - Article
https://archery360.com/2019/07/16/whats-your-arrows-ideal-front-of-center-weight/
2021-12-2732 minThe Beyond Hunter Ed PodcastEpisode 25- BowsEpisode: Bows
Release Date: December 20, 2021
Summary: In this episode we start our archery series. This episode is all about bows, how they work and how to find the right one for you.
References:
Bow Curve:
https://sites.google.com/site/technicalarchery/technical-discussions-1/understanding-the-bow-draw-curve
Compound Bow Choice:
http://compoundbowchoice.com/
2021-12-2132 minThe Beyond Hunter Ed PodcastEpisode 24 - Eastern Or Western HuntingEpisode: East vs West Hunting
Release Date: December 12, 2021
Summary: This season I was thinking about the differences between hunting in the East and West, as well as what factors lead to those differences. In this episode we discuss the differences, why they are different, the hunting tactics to use in each area and who should gravitate to each style of hunting.
2021-12-1222 minThe Beyond Hunter Ed PodcastEpisode 23 - E-Scouting for Whitetails - Land BridgesEpisode: E-Scouting for Whitetails - Land Bridges
Release Date: December 5, 2021
Summary: In this episode you get my take on the news out of Wisconsin’s gun opening weekend. Then we get into the main portion of the episode that discusses all about land bridges in the big woods. I answer the question of what are they, how to find them, why they matter and how and when to hunt them.
2021-12-0518 minThe Beyond Hunter Ed PodcastEpisode 22- Stalking BasicsEpisode: Stalking Basics
Release Date: November 7, 2021
Summary: Once you find the animals you still have to get close enough to get a shot. To do that we employ stalking, which is defined as to pursue or approach stealthily. In this episode I share some of the tips that help me get close to the animals I'm going after.
Number one on the list - REMEMBER THE WIND
2021-11-0718 minThe Beyond Hunter Ed PodcastEpisode 21- Glassing BasicsEpisode: Glassing Basics
Release Date: November 1, 2021
Summary: Finding animals is very possibly the most important part of hunting. I can't count the number of times I talk to new hunters that tell me the hardest part of hunting is just finding an animal to go after. In this episode we talk about one of my favorite ways to find animals to hunt, Glassing.
Remember it's always easier to let your eyes do the walking.
2021-11-0219 minThe Beyond Hunter Ed PodcastEpisode 20- Hard HuntsThere comes a time in many hunts when the hunt becomes either difficult or outright miserable. Fortunately, this is almost entirely born of your own thinking and analyzing your situation. In other words you have gotten too much in your own head. In this episode I share some experiences from my latest hunt that fell into this category and then I give you the actions I took to turn things around and ensure a great experience.
References:
“IS THERE SUCH A THING AS A BAD HUNT?”
By John Kirchner
https://www.gohunt...
2021-10-2418 minThe Beyond Hunter Ed PodcastEpisode 19 - The Second HuntEpisode: The Second Hunt
Release Date: October 17, 2021
Summary: In this episode we talk about any changes I’m making leading up to my Archery hunt in California. Then we dive into why hunters miss shots at animals in the field so you can make sure it doesn’t happen to you. And finally I give some advice and tips for recovering your animal after either a good or not so good shot.
References:
5 Reasons Bowhunters Miss Deer:
https://www.themeateater.com/wired-to-hunt/whitetail-hunting/5-reasons-bowhunters-miss-deer
20 Blood T...
2021-10-1721 minThe Beyond Hunter Ed PodcastEpisode 18 - Continuous ImprovementEpisode: Continuous Improvement
Release Date: October 10, 2021
“Continuous improvement is better than delayed perfection” – Mark Twain
Summary: In this episode we discuss what Mark Twain’s quote above means to me, how it applies to hunting and what improvements I’m making after my last hunt. Additionally we talk about the Bowhunter found out in the wilderness in Idaho and you find out why Montana is asking for your input.
Idaho Bowhunter Found:
https://www.outdoorlife.com/survival/idaho-bowhunter-body-found/
MT Public Comment:
https://fwp.mt.gov/aboutfwp/public-comm...
2021-10-1016 minThe Beyond Hunter Ed PodcastEpisode 17- 2021 Elk Hunt ReviewWe made it back from Colorado. In this episode my Dad joins me again to go over the 6 day hunt in Colorado. We had a few close encounters but ultimately did not get an elk on the ground, but we did learn a lot. We discus what worked to get us into elk and things we would have done differently to give us better chance of success in the woods.
2021-10-0330 minThe Beyond Hunter Ed PodcastEpisode 16- Fred Bear's 10 Commandments of HuntingIn this episode we discus Utah's proposed changes to the legal use of trail cameras. Then we get into Fred Bear's 10 commandments of Bowhunting:
1. Don't step on anything you can step over
2. Don't look for deer, look for movement and remember that's what they are looking for too
3. Always approach from downwind, in the cool of the day move uphill, in the heat of the day move downhill
4. The best camouflage pattern is called sit down and be quiet.
5. Take only the gear to the field that allows you t...
2021-09-2622 min2021-09-2604 min2021-09-2404 minThe Beyond Hunter Ed PodcastColorado OTC Elk Day 3Day 3 got rough and we bit off more than we could chew.
2021-09-2404 min2021-09-2408 minThe Beyond Hunter Ed PodcastEpisode 15 - 2021 Elk Gear ListThis is the final installment in a three part series detailing getting ready for an out of state elk hunt without the option of boots on the ground scouting. In this episode I'm joined by my Dad again as we're on our way to Colorado and we discuss all the items that made it into our bags for this hunt and some of the things that didn't make the cut.
2021-09-1946 minThe Beyond Hunter Ed PodcastEpisode 14- 2021 Elk E-ScoutingThis is the second installment in a three part series detailing getting ready for an out of state elk hunt without the option of boots on the ground scouting. In this episode I'm joined by my Dad again and we discuss how we came up with the spot on the spot for where we're going to hunt this year. Specifically we talk general down to detailed e-scouting and using all the resources you have available to you to make sure you have the best plan you can going in.
2021-09-1243 minThe Beyond Hunter Ed PodcastEpisode 13- 2021 Elk PreparationThis is the first installment in a three part series detailing getting ready for an out of state elk hunt without the option of boots on the ground scouting. In this episode I'm joined by my Dad, Mike Jajtner while we discuss all the preparation we're doing to get ready for the upcoming elk hunt we're doing out of state in Colorado to kick off my 2021 hunting season. We dive into the importance of physical preparation and getting your shooting on point ahead of the hunt.
2021-09-0534 minThe Beyond Hunter Ed PodcastEpisode 12 - Hunting Methods OverviewIn this episode we talk about about the Crater Ridge Fire and getting out hiking even when it's hot outside. Then we dive into the main portion of the episode that revolves around the different tactics you can use in the woods to increase your odds of success hunting. We break the tactics into two main categories, Ambush and Mobil, and explain when to use each tactic.
2021-08-2921 minThe Beyond Hunter Ed PodcastEpisode 11- Leftover and OTC TagsIf you were not successful in the draw that doesn't mean you don't have options to find a good hunt this fall, and in this episode we'll show you how to find the best back-up hunt for you this fall. But first, the west is on fire again. But as hunters that can lead to a greater probability of filling your tag this fall and especially the next couple of years. In this episode we discuss the fires that are currently burring and the ways it can help you when hunting. Then we dive into the main topic for...
2021-08-2219 minThe Beyond Hunter Ed PodcastEpisode 10- BEAR AWAREGiven that 2021 is the most deadly year on record for bear encounters we dive into everything bears. I can't begin to tell you how often bears come up in the classroom. However, it's really not that concerning of an issue if you use your head and do your research. This episode is going to keep you safe in bear country.
List of fatal bear attacks in North America
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_fatal_bear_attacks_in_North_America#2020s
Firearm Vs. Bear Spray
http://www.bea...
2021-08-1518 minThe Beyond Hunter Ed PodcastEpisode 9 - Military Base Hunting OpportunitiesDid you think you could find public hunting with minimal pressure? Well, you can... In this episode talk about ways you can increase the pressure while competing in league shooting events to become a better shot while hunting. Then we discuss the many options the public land hunter has on military bases, including the benefits to hunting there as well as the reasons many people stay away.
2021-08-0817 minThe Beyond Hunter Ed PodcastEpisode 8- Shooting Under PressureIn this episode we discuss the differences between shooting in your backyard or at the range on a bright sunny 70 degree day and the realities of what shooting while your hunting will be like. Specifically we discuss the differences when wearing a backpack, cold weather gear and shooting from a tree stand or ground blind. Finally we look at some ways you can simulate pressure while practicing to make you a better shot while hunting.
2021-08-0216 minThe Beyond Hunter Ed PodcastEpisode 7- Small VictoriesIn this episode I share my current adventures with e-scouting and boots on the ground hunting and why I'm getting excited for this year. Then I discuss lessons learned from a hard turkey season and finish up with what going on in the news that's relevant to hunters, especially those who like to hunt in Oregon.
2021-08-0218 minThe Beyond Hunter Ed PodcastEpisode 6 - Exercise and HuntingIn this episode we discuss why it's important for you to take responsibility for your physical fitness both from a quality of life and hunting point of view. I share some of the exercises that I do to get ready for the season and my reasoning behind it.
2021-08-0218 minThe Beyond Hunter Ed PodcastEpisode 5 - Pittman-Robertson ActIn this episode we discuss the past, present and future of the Pittman-Robertson Act. As part of this we look at all the ways hunters' contribute to conservation and the results that we as hunters can be proud to claim to be responsible for both in dollars and animal populations.
2021-08-0215 minThe Beyond Hunter Ed PodcastEpisode 4 - Understanding Tags and SeasonsIn this episode we discuss the seven pillars of the north American model of game management and then dive into the concept of bag limits. Finally we talk about how to apply for western big game tags.
2021-08-0219 minThe Beyond Hunter Ed PodcastEpisode 3 - Projectile PhysicsIn this episode we discuss what makes a bullet or arrow lethal and what we can to to increase the efficiency of our projectiles. We also examine in detail Kinetic Energy (KE) and Momentum and look at what roles they play in both bullets and arrows.
2021-08-0217 minThe Beyond Hunter Ed PodcastEpisode 2 - The Beginner Weapon SetIn this episode we discuss the first weapons you need to get started in hunting. We talk about what makes a good hunting rifle, shotgun or bow and we even discuss air rifles and muzzleloaders.
2021-08-0216 minThe Beyond Hunter Ed PodcastEpisode 1 - Where Can You HuntIn this episode we begin to tackle the challenge of hunter access. We discuss the different types of public land available to us and how to find it from the comforts of home.
2021-07-1517 min