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Beards Creek AdventuresEp 94 "So Blessed" with Andy Kaminski, Co-founder of Rugged Cross OutdoorsWe are in the business of interviews, today's guest is one who has left us feeling thankful and blessed. Andy shares his passion for the outdoors and for Christ so easily and you will be able to readily hear his emotion in this episode. It was such an honor to spend this hour with Andy. Rugged Cross Outdoors is a ministry that sees each trip to the woods, lakes, fields and streams as a mission trip. What a beautiful perspective. If Andy's story connects with your heart you can find out more about Rugged Cross Outdoors by visiting their...2025-05-121h 11Beards Creek AdventuresEp 93 Tim Andrus of Rush Outdoors/RealtreeThis week we check in with Western NY native Tim Andrus. Tim has decades in the outdoor industry representing companies like Realtree, CVA, and Stihl, he also co-hosts Rush Outdoors. In our conversation we get a look behind the curtain of what it takes to work in the outdoor industry and Tim shares some of his experiences. This is a fun conversation especially if you have ever wondered what it takes to get into the industry.You can follow Tim at https://www.rushoutdoors.com/https://www.instagram.com/timandrus/ or on Facebook at https...2025-05-0559 minBeards Creek AdventuresEp 92 (BCA Rapid 1) The CreationThis week we introduce a new, ongoing series of short podcasts which we affectionally call "Beards Creek Rapids." In this podcast we look at the foundation of creation. From here we will be building a theology of earth keeping. Today's episode is heavy on scripture, future episodes will be heavier on how we apply it to what we are learning about farming and habitat management. We welcome your comments, insights, and even criticisms. Leave them here, on our social media sites, or email us at beardscreekadventures@gmail.com As always please continue to support those who support...2025-04-2920 minBeards Creek AdventuresEp 91 The Destruction of Greed on the EnvironmentOn episode 91 Charlie and Mike discuss the pros and cons of logging when it's done right versus when it is done solely for quick cash. The conversation quickly turns to a discussion about the greed that is pervasive in Industrial Farming. More livestock, means more feed, which means more fertilizer, which means great lasting negative impacts on the land. We don't profess to be experts in farming, but we are recognizing more and more that our current system is flawed at best and more likely simply broken. We want to leave something for the next generation but we are...2025-04-211h 08Beards Creek AdventuresEp 90 Eric Sheetz - FCA OutdoorsOne of our goals at BCA this year is to highlight more ministries that are effectively using the outdoors to connect kids to their Creator. This week's guest, Eric Sheetz is in the trenches with kids. He works with FCA Outdoors to connect with kids and their families through the shooting sports, fishing, hiking, and hunting. Eric is a gentle soul who has an incredible story that led him from a career in the environmental industry to working with kids in the outdoors. Give this one a listen - I promise you will be moved by what he shares. 2025-04-1457 minBeards Creek AdventuresEp 89 Steve Piatt - Outdoor Writer, Former Editor of Outdoor NewsFor many the genre of outdoor writing is our connection to the history of hunting. Authors like Robert Ruark, Gene Hill, and Corey Ford transport us to days in the field gone by. This week's guest is very much in the same company. Steve Piatt shares his life experiences, his love for his dogs, and even some thoughts on the state of hunting in New York and in the US. This was one of my favorite interviews of all time. Steve is a humble, gentle, and yet brilliant man. He shares from the heart and it was an honor...2025-04-0755 minBeards Creek AdventuresEp 88 Frank Brock - Morse NurseryBuckle up folks, this week's episode is chock full of great information about selecting, planting, and caring for trees and shrubs. Frank Brock from Morse Nursery joins us and shares his wealth of knowledge. There is something in here for everyone whether you are just beginning to work on your habitat or if you have years of experience under your belt. Morse sells a system not just a tree and with a 94% success rate its hard to argue with their advice. As a bonus when you order from Morse you can use the code Beards15 and receive 15% off your...2025-03-3153 minBeards Creek AdventuresEp 87 Choosing the Right Saw for the JobThis week Charlie gets into the nuts and bolts of choosing the right tools whether you are pruning around the house, doing firewood, habitat management, or in the timber industry. Hopefully in the chaos of the model numbers there is something for everyone to learn from.As always we ask you to support those who support us.https://www.drapesarchery.com/https://www.catchandrelease.us/https://www.hallerbackgamecalls.com/2025-03-2456 minBeards Creek AdventuresEp 86 Pat Newcomb - Nukem HuntingIn this episode we catch up with Pat Newcomb, creator of the Nukem Hunting Blind. During our conversation he gives us a glimpse at what the aftermath of hurricane Helene and then we dive in and talk about the design and development of the Nukem Hunting Blind. Most of the second half hour is tips from Pat on turkey hunting - calls and set ups. Pat is one of the really good dudes in the industry, it was an honor to catch up with him this week. Find him on social media or on his website.2025-03-1459 minBeards Creek AdventuresEp 85 The Harrisburg Show and Monster SnowsThis week is a hodgepodge of tops. We briefly cover our trip to Harrisburg to work with show sponsor Catch and Release Camo. We talk about the big snows we've been getting in Western NY, a bit about tapping our maple trees today, and some of the benefits of wise stewardship of the land. We also introduce "Beards Creek Rapids." 10-15 minute mini episodes that may be rants, stories or recaps of things going on. Mike introduced it with a controversial rant about the poor farming practices we are seeing in our area.Thank you...2025-02-2438 minBeards Creek AdventuresEp 84 Big Sky Guiding with Andy PaddockThis episode we sit down with Western NY's own Andy Paddock. He grew up here in Perry NY, and after graduation he dabbled in construction, then bull riding until and injury sidelined him. After two surgeries and nearly a year of healing he decided to chase his dream of making a living hunting. This is a great story of ups and downs and a mother's insistence. We just scratched the surface of the stories Andy has accumulated in his first two years of guide service in Montana. As you listen, close your eyes and try to imagine the beauty...2025-02-091h 03
Beards Creek AdventuresEp 83 Goodbye 2024 Hello 2025This week we kick off season 3 of the BCA Podcast with a review of this past year and a look forward to 2025. We discuss a wide range of topics that include:
- Deer Hunting
- Timber Work
- Habitat Changes
- Downhill Skiing
- Successes and Failures
- Snorkeling in the Bahamas
Thanks for sticking with us. If you enjoyed this episode please give us a like, a review, a follow, and a share.
As always thank you for supporting...2025-01-1247 minBeards Creek AdventuresEp 82 Finding Success on New Properties with Jon GoodwinJon Goodwin of Wildgamefreaks joins me this week to talk about how he pivoted and overcame the loss of a number of his hunting properties and still experienced great success this fall, including a trip to Illinois and pneumonia.
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2024-12-151h 05Beards Creek AdventuresEp 81 Who is in Your Foxhole
This week we go in a little bit of a different direction. I talk briefly about the last week of rifle season here in NY but then dive into what Kyle Thompson of Undaunted Life calls our "Foxhole." Those dangerous guys we surround ourselves with who have our back, who will go to battle with us, and who will confront us when we need it. From there I draw some natural parallels to "Deer Camp." Things like the midnight call asking for help tracking a deer, confronting the guy at camp who is drinking too much, or...2024-12-1037 minBeards Creek AdventuresEp. 80 Deer Down and Downer EthicsThis week we converse about our early gun season success and misses as well as the lack of ethics we are seeing among hunters. Things that are not sportsmen like at best and down right illegal in some cases.
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https://www.lance-krueger.com/2024-09-0257 minBeards Creek AdventuresEp 71 Ben Williams of Whitetail PropertiesBCA is about Faith, Family, and Stewardship. Our guest on this podcast, Ben Williams is about stewardship for sure but as you will hear he is also about family. Ben's 6 month old daughter chimes in on occasion and we loved it. Family is where its at. We also cover topics like trapping, food plots, real estate, and even bourbon. If you enjoy this show please subscribe and follow us on Instagram. To follow Ben see the links below:
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2024-08-261h 10Beards Creek AdventuresEp 70 Choke on MemoriesChoke (my dad) joins Charlie and I for a short visit down memory lane. We talk about some of his earliest memories in the outdoors, trapping, and camping in the Adirondacks. We was a treat to get some of these memories recorded and to share in a few laughs. Hope you enjoy it as much as we did, and that it causes you to connect with some your own family tradition and history.2024-08-1942 minBeards Creek AdventuresEp 69 Shifting ThoughtsWe check in this week on how things are going this summer and then dive into some of the work we are doing now to get ready for the upcoming deer season. Stand placements, safety issues, late season food plots, and managing access. This is a light hearted discussion that in many ways reflects just a bit of the excitement we have as we begin to shift our thoughts from habitat management to trigger management. August tends to shift our thoughts to the fall and we are eagerly awaiting what this fall might bring.2024-08-131h 01Beards Creek AdventuresEp 68 Tales of the Hunt with Moosie WilliamsonThis week we speak with Moosie Williamson. He is the owner of Catch and Release Camo. He is not just a smart business man, but is also a very accomplished hunter. He has hunted sheep in Idaho, Elk in many states, bear and moose in Alaska, giraffe and many other species in Africa, and Tahr, Chamois and Red Stag in New Zealand. Moosie is as hardworking and as humble as they come and he is a great friend of ours. Hope you enjoy this episode and be sure to check him out online:
https://www.catchandrelease.us/ 2024-07-301h 11Beards Creek AdventuresEp 67 The Weekend WarriorFJ aka Fiancé Jake, or Jake Johnston joins us on this week's podcast. We talk welding and hunting but zero in a bit on the trials of the average hunter, the weekend warrior who gets out to hunt when they can while balancing work, marriage, family etc. How do expectations and goals change when you know you are only able to get out a couple hours a week? We also talk some about the challenges and benefits of hunting adjacent to Public Land.2024-07-2236 minBeards Creek AdventuresEp. 66 Building a CampMike goes it alone this week. He talks about current habitat projects, food plot updates, and shares another short story from his upcoming devotional book. 2024-07-1634 minBeards Creek AdventuresEp 65 Memories Made Away From HomeWe started our celebration of 4th of July weekend with a sentimental journey down memory lane. This week's conversation was mostly the sharing of memories about various camping trips we've taken as a family. Hope you enjoy and that some of our experiences bring up some of your own memories of family trips. We'd love to hear some of yours. Comment with some of your favorite camping trips.2024-07-0848 minBeards Creek AdventuresEp 64 Spring Round UpMike and Charlie talk about a number of projects they have undertaken this spring. From bees and food-plots to tree jobs and electric chainsaws. This weeks episode has a little bit of everything.2024-06-2450 minBeards Creek AdventuresEp 63 Dan Hansel - Trophy Tracks AppThis week we are joined by Dan Hansel creator and owner of Trophy Tracks App. If you haven't tried it out, Trophy Tracks is an excellent way to journal your hunts, your hikes, even your food plots. It records weather, location, and even allows for you to upload photos and journal entries. Dan is a hunter himself and designed the app to easy and intuitive for those in the field. You can find the app for free in the Apple App Store, or in the Android store. You can all connect with them on their socials at:
...2024-06-1755 minBeards Creek AdventuresEp 62 David Woelm of Chain Breaker OurdoorsDavid Woelm is an avid outdoorsman with an incredible testimony and a mission. If you have ever wondered if God can really transform a life you need to listen to David's story. He is the owner of Chain Breaker Outdoors and using his business to share his faith with others who are hurting and searching.
Check him out on Instagram at
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https://shoppelavida.com/brand/chain-breaker-outdoors/2024-06-1057 minBeards Creek AdventuresEp 61 Faith and Fishing with Sam DovolosThis weeks guest is Sam Dolovos, owner of Brian's USA Diner and life-long Perry resident. He grew up here on Silver Lake and through his dad and grandfather not only mastered fishing but also fly tying, and lure making. Perhaps more important is his faith journey. We are really excited to share this weeks podcast with our followers - whether you are into fishing or not, this podcast has something in it for everyone. 2024-06-041h 01Beards Creek AdventuresEp 60 Saw Talk with CharlieThis week Mike and Charlie discuss various saws including the newest addition to our arsenal. They also talk a bit about some of the recent jobs we have been on and close the podcast out with a quick conversation about our new bee hive adventure.2024-05-2658 minBeards Creek AdventuresEp 59 Serving in SenegalThis month Rachel and Mike traveled to our village in Senegal. This is Rachel's third trip and on this week's BCA we get the perspective of a high-school senior on what life is like in sub-Sahara Africa.2024-05-2045 minBeards Creek AdventuresEp 58 Travis Harmon of Creative HabitatThis week we talk with Travis Harmon of Creative Habitat about wildflowers, fruit trees, bee keeping and hunting.
We started purchasing wild flower seeds from Creative Habitat about three years ago and have been really impressed with the results. The colors, the quality, and the increased pollinators and other wildlife have brought a new level of joy to what we are doing on our property. You can find Creative Habitat online at
https://www.creativehabitatllc.com/
Check out the Creative Habitat page on Instagram, and follow along as Travis transforms properties.
...2024-05-061h 04Beards Creek AdventuresEp 57 Funneling Deer and other RamblingsThis week Charlie and Mike speak briefly about some of the tools they have used to encourage deer to move about their property. Successful land management should not only provide for the deer but also the hunter.2024-04-2951 minBeards Creek AdventuresEp 56 Micro-Farming with Tim BrickSpring is often when people want to plant their gardens. This weeks guest is a Micro-Farmer who locally sources restaurants, farmers markets, and a produce stand. Tim Brick joins us with some of the ins and outs of farming on a smaller scale and give many practical hints for those of us gardening at home. You can find him on Facebook and Instagram, and if you enjoyed this episode gives us a like and follow.
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At the end of the podcast Dave mentions that he is selling flies sets again. If you are interested contact us at beardscreekadventures@gmail.com 2024-04-151h 10Beards Creek AdventuresEp 54 Forest Management Vs. Habitat ManagementCharlie and I debate the practices and difficulties of managing for a healthy forest versus managing for wildlife habitat. 2024-04-0856 minBeards Creek AdventuresEp 53 Mr. Whitetail - Larry WeishuhnAs a young hunter in the 80's and 90's you couldn't turn on any of the outdoor channels and not come across Larry Weishuhn. Today, we got to spend an hour with one of the "greats" of the hunting world. We talk deer habitat, handgun hunting, and so much more. Folks he is as genuine, kind, and graceful as he sounds. Sit back and enjoy this one.
You can connect with Larry Weishuhn on Facebook, Instagram and:
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...2024-04-0159 minBeards Creek AdventuresEp 52 Calculating, Climbing, and CuttingThis week Charlie and Mike review the banquets from last week, discuss last week's podcast, and talk about getting their bucks measure. Following this they go in to tree climbing and rope work to some depth. 2024-03-251h 04Beards Creek AdventuresEp 51 DEC Big Game Biologist Jessica HaggertyThis week we were joined by DEC Deer/Bear Biologist Jessica Haggerty. She focuses on our large game species here in western NY. We talk about habitat, deer diets, coyotes, and diseases. Jessica was fantastic to speak with and her passion for wildlife comes through. Our hope is that what was discussed today helps to dispel many of the deer camp myths but more important to encourage NY hunters as they pursue these wonderful animals. 2024-03-181h 04Beards Creek AdventuresEp. 50 Celebrating Our SurvivalThis week Mike and Charlie look back on one year of podcasting, tease some upcoming guests and touch on some of the topics that will be coming soon.2024-03-1156 minBeards Creek AdventuresEp 49 Pete Rogers and Jon GoodwinThis week we bring back two friends of the podcast to talk about our upcoming Game Dinner here in Perry. Pete will be here on March 15th and at Hartland Bible on March 16th. These two men have become great friends but more important they love the Lord and are passionate about the outdoors. You can find Pete on Instagram at Christian_Outdoors_podcast or at https://www.christianoutdoors.org/podcast/ Jon can be found on Instagram at Wild Game Freaks. Thanks for listening and be sure to like, subscribe, and follow.
2024-03-041h 05Beards Creek AdventuresEp. 48 Blake Lawson - Haller Back Game CallsTonight we're joined by Blake Lawson. He is a custom designer/builder of turkey, deer, coon, and many other calls. He takes us through the process of designing a custom call, we talk about faith and family as well as his support of Kourageous Kids Outdoors. You won't want to miss this one!
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https://www.hallerbackgamecalls.com/2024-02-261h 01Beards Creek AdventuresEp 47 Great American Outdoor Show RecapMike and Charlie debrief the week at the Great American Outdoor Show. They made some great contacts with others in the outdoor industry and with people who share our passion for faith, family, stewardship and of course hunting.2024-02-1943 min
The Average JoeEp 48 Mike UnhingedThe Joes talk this week about how to determine when to engage in debate and how to do so with grace. Mike gets a bit heated and Brad pushes him further into a righteous rage. The intro didn't record but the conversation is worth the listen.2024-02-1447 minBeards Creek AdventuresEp 46 Managing Habitat, Herds, and HuntersWe decided to do one more week in our series of controversial topics. This week Mike comes to his senses and gets on board with getting NY to become a 1 buck state. We talk about the changes in how NYers will get their licenses this year, as well as how we can better manage our deer herd, our habitat, and most of all our hunters. 2024-02-0555 minBeards Creek AdventuresEp 45 Does Money and Technology Make us better Hunters?Mike and Charlie get into it a bit this week as the cover improvements in technology and the high cost of getting outfitted to hunt. The concern is that hunting might becoming a "rich person's sport," yet most of us began in second hand gear and cheap guns. Is it the improved technology that is allowing us to shoot bigger deer, or is it that we have honed our skills over the years? We don't have definitive answers but the discussions are still worth having. As hunters we have our biases but it's healthy to be able to see...2024-01-291h 09Beards Creek AdventuresEp 44 Crossbows and Cross CutsThis week we briefly discuss the hatred of crossbows in the hunting community and through a series of rabbit trails we spend a good bit of time discussing TSI, FSI, and tree felling.
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You can follow us on Instagram at Beards Creek Adventures and if you are looking for habitat consults you can contact us directly by emailing us at beardscreekadventures@gmail.com2024-01-221h 11Beards Creek AdventuresEp 43 Bearing One Another's Burdens with Jon GoodwinJon Goodwin of Wild Game Freaks has become a good friend of the show and we invited him back to discuss the end of the deer season and to explore the idea of accountability and the need for relationships as we journey through life. This episode goes deep but was a really enjoyable and enlightening conversation. Enjoy!
Check Jon our on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/wildgamefreaks/2024-01-151h 04Beards Creek AdventuresEp 42 Looking ForwardThis week Mike and Charlie talk briefly about the end of their deer season and then look forward to some of their observations on the property. They talk about new projects going forward and dive a bit into how crucial fire is as a tool for managing habitat. 2024-01-081h 04Beards Creek AdventuresEp 41 A Very Merry BCA ChristmasWe close out our first season of podcasting with a brief family conversation about Christmas and looking forward to 2024. This 15 minutes will give you a glimpse into the chaos of the BCA family, including the dogs.2023-12-2517 minBeards Creek AdventuresEp. 40 Ten Quick ObservationsThis weeks episode encapsulates 10 observations made while sitting many hours in the tree stand this fall. Largely they are common and likely not new to most of you. Hopefully they will be helpful though whether you manage your own property or hunt public. Our next episode will be out on Christmas Eve and will be a family celebration of a year of adventure. Don't miss it.2023-12-1946 minBeards Creek AdventuresEp 39 Waiting for Pa to Come HomeMen, if you have ever wondered what your wives are doing at home while you are in the woods chasing deer, then this podcast is for you. This week I am joined by my wife Jackie, her brother JD (Meathead) and his soulmate Carrie. This podcast is full of laughs and numerous insights and bits of wisdom. Don't miss this one.2023-12-1155 minBeards Creek AdventuresEp. 38 Stirring up Controversy!This week we comment on some of the things that we are seeing on social media or overhearing from other hunters that for one reason or another don't sit right with us. Taking a 500 yard shot make you a good shooter, not a good hunter, online hunter education classes seem to lack the ethics portion of good sportsmanship, and praying in a tree stand may make you feel closer to God, but that's not the purpose for going to church. Give us a listen and feel free to comment your thoughts on our Instagram and Facebook pages.2023-12-041h 00Beards Creek AdventuresEp 37 The Roller CoasterThere are drastic highs and lows in the pursuit of God's creation. This week's episode covers some of the ups and downs of this season and includes a couple stories of great excitement followed by desperate lows. It is the roller coaster ride of both hunting and fishing. 2023-11-2925 minBeards Creek AdventuresEp 36 Opening Weekend at BCAMost of the BCA family is in camp for the start of rifle season. We talk about some of our favorite opening weekend traditions, deer we have taken in the past and our expectations and anxieties about this season. Hope you give us a listen and can find parts to relate to. Leave us a message about some of your favorite opening weekend traditions.2023-11-201h 02Beards Creek AdventuresEp. 35 Bow Season Round TableMike and Charlie check in this week with fellow BCA family member Kim Boyles about how the season is going and take a look forward to the start of gun season and some of the opening week traditions that we share. Next weeks podcast will be recorded at the BCA lodge on Opening Eve. You won't want to miss it.2023-11-1354 minBeards Creek AdventuresEp 34 Cake Gets on the BoardAs the pre-rut (chase phase) heats up our deer sightings have too. Unfortunately it seems our schedules have been full throttle this fall too. It has forced us to be intentional about picking our days to be in the stands. This past week it paid off for Mike (Cake). This weeks podcast Charlie (Boomer) joins Mike as he shares the story of what was one of the most "perfect" hunts ever conceived. Enjoy the moments and memories you make in the woods this season. We aren't promised another day. 2023-11-0639 minBeards Creek AdventuresEp. 33 The Ups and Downs of Hunting with Jon GoodwinWe catch up this week with Jon Goodwin of Wildgame Freaks. We get the run down on his first kill in a saddle, his son's bear harvest, and Jon's heartbreaking loss of a wounded buck.
Give us a listen and give Wildgame Freaks a follow on Instagram and Facebook. Jon is also available to speak at events or podcasts. You can DM him on his Instagram Page.2023-10-3055 minBeards Creek AdventuresEp. 32 Week 3 of Bow Season Round TableThis week Charlie and I are joined by BCA family members Ryan Marti and Kim Boyles for a run down of our archery season to this point. 2023-10-2346 minBeards Creek AdventuresIs It Ethical to Bow Hunt in the Rain?This week while the BCA team is out and about I give some overview of our season to date and then dive in to the question "Is it ethical to bow hunt in the rain?" Seems like an odd question but I'd love to hear your thoughts.2023-10-1823 minBeards Creek AdventuresEp. 30 "Shooting Rocks"Ever question what you are seeing in the woods? Have you ever looked at a tree and thought it was a huge rack on a buck? Today's podcast shares the story of a rock that wasn't a rock. Give it a listen.
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2023-10-0921 minBeards Creek AdventuresEp. 29 Archery Season Wk 1. Emily finally gets a buck.We are off to a slow start here in NY. Temps are supposed to be in the 80's all week, crops are being harvested, and trespassers have been through our food plots. Sometimes you just have to hunt because it's good for your soul. On the positive side, BCA family member Emily managed to get her first buck ever with a bow on opening night. She joins us to tell the story and we also check in with Jon Goodwin of Wild Game Freaks to see how his first hunt went.
2023-10-0335 minBeards Creek AdventuresEp. 28 Archery Hunt Stories - CompilationArchery Season begins here in NY on October 1st and is already open in other states. This week we change gears and rather than providing an interview we compiled seven different bowhunting stories. Our hope is that this will help get you excited to be back in the deer woods. This weeks guests include: Nate St. James, Adrian Wilson, Ryan Marti, Charles Kuhlkin, Kim Boyles, (Amish) Kyle Stoltzfus, and Mike Kuhlkin. 2023-09-2646 minBeards Creek AdventuresEp. 27 Adrian Wilson of BigASportsOur lives pull us in many directions, having a focused priority can keep us from getting distracted from what really matters. Adrian Wilson is a man of integrity and has his priorities right. He deeply loves his family, his is intentional about his pursuit of Christ, and he loves to hunt. On this podcast we talk trail cameras, public hunting, salt water fishing, and velvet hunting as well as family and faith.2023-09-191h 04Beards Creek AdventuresEp. 26 Pete Rogers - Christian Outdoors PodcastThey say never meet your hero's in person. Pete Rogers isn't necessarily my hero but he is someone I look up to and having the opportunity to have him on this weeks podcast was an absolute joy for me. Our conversation includes how he got into hunting, how he came to faith, outdoor writing, trapping, handgun, hunting and more. Selfishly this is one of my favorite interviews so far and I hope you all enjoy the discussion as much as I did.2023-09-121h 18Beards Creek AdventuresEp. 25 African Adventures Pt 3. Jake goes to Sierra Leone!Adventure takes on many forms and while we are admittedly in the midst of getting ready for hunting season we don't want to neglect highlighting some of our other adventures. On this podcast my oldest son Jake recounts his trip this past June to Sierra Leone to help with research for a government project there. He's incredibly knowledgeable and easy to listen to, he even talks a bit about his hope for this years deer season. 2023-09-051h 04Beards Creek AdventuresEp. 24 Creating Outdoor Content - Justin MichauEver wondered what goes into creating the TV shows, videos, and photos that our favorite outdoor professionals put out? This week Justin Michau gives us some insights into how he has helped tell stories for such series as "One Week in November," Meateater's "Back Forty," as well as marketing content for Nosler and Lacrosse. Justin has a huge passion for family, for story telling, and for hunting. This one is absolutely worth the listen.
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You can connect directly with Justin...2023-08-291h 09Beards Creek AdventuresEp. 23 Scouting & Tales of the Hunt Part 2 - Anthony Marchetti, Aaron Curtis, Nate St James and Charlie KuhlkinIn part 2 of Scouting & Tales of the Hunt we take some time for an old fashioned "Bull" Session. Imagine you are sitting around deer camp telling the stories of previous hunts and laughing with the guys. In this hour we honor the post hunt ritual of getting together with fellow hunters to brag and bust chops. If you enjoyed this podcast give us a like, leave a review, subscribe, and share.
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Questions or suggestions...2023-08-221h 23The Average JoeOut of The WildernessThis week we welcome Mike back to the podcast after his 9 week sabbatical. We look at his sabbatical from his perspective and from the our perspective as a church. Topics include Senegal, writing a book, and crying while running. Tune in and welcome Mike back to the podcast.2023-08-1641 minBeards Creek AdventuresEp. 22 Scouting & Tales of the Hunt Part 1 - Anthony Marchetti, Aaron Curtis, Nate St. JamesIn this episode we catch-up with our long-time friends from Drawn Addiction. The first of this two part podcast focuses on how the guys are going about their pre-season scouting. We discuss cameras, target bucks, playing the wind, access, and more! If you enjoyed this podcast give us a like, a review, and share it with others.
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Questions or suggestions - visit the Beards Creek Adventures Instagram or Facebook page or email us directly at: beardscreekadventures@gmail...2023-08-1548 minBeards Creek AdventuresEp. 21 Polestar Outdoors Founder - Ron ViningA great conversation with the founder of Polestar Outdoors. Ron Vining began this ministry a decade ago to help introduce kids to hunting, fishing, and the outdoors. It is has been an excellent way to not only give kids a chance to learn about outdoor pursuits, but has been a platform to teach citizenship, and to provide kids with a glimpse of their Creator. Ron is a long-time hunter and guide and currently resides in Powell, Wyoming. Chapters of Polestar can be found throughout the country.
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https://www.facebook.com/polestaroutdoors2023-08-0859 minThe Average JoeBlue Collar or White Collar, all are Called to Work1.7 million men are admittedly unemployed. They are willingly unemployed even when there is a tremendous surplus of jobs available. On this episode, we attempt to understand why this is, and what our response as Christians should be. We also have a Mike sighting as he has joined us for the first time in several weeks. 2023-08-021h 02Beards Creek AdventuresEps: 20 BCA Family Pre-Season PrepThis week we take a break from the formal interviews for an informal chat about pre-season prep for deer season. Boomer, Emily, and Boy Friend Jake join me for a conversation around trail cams, deer stands, fall foodplots, and more. With August upon us it's time to start accelerating our prep for this fall. This conversation took place while sitting around on vacation but it got us excited to get back and get to work. We hope you enjoy the chat and that it motivates you to get stuff marked off your pre-season check list.2023-08-0144 minBeards Creek AdventuresEp. 19 Moosie Williamson - Catch and Release CamoTonight we chase some rabbit trails with good friend Moosie Williamson. Mossie owns Catch and Release Camo and C-Sik fishing. We talk about how the business started, aspects of the clothing industry, and of course some hunting stories. Moosie has lived a life of adventure, even if you aren't interested or even looking for camo gear he's worth a listen.
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2023-07-2558 minBeards Creek AdventuresSaddle Hunting for the Novice - Sean Livermore from Trophyline SaddlesAs we're exploring the world of saddle hunting with talk with Trophyline ambassador Sean Livermore. We cover getting starter with saddles but also wander into a number of other hunting topics including cell cams, summer scouting, the NDA and NWTF. Sean is an outdoorsman through and through and his passion is being in the outdoors.2023-07-1847 minBeards Creek AdventuresDad's Smoke PoleThis episode I share another short story from my book. It is pretty raw and hasn't been edited yet, but it contains thoughts on being in the woods with family. Life and Life to the Fullest!2023-07-1119 minBeards Creek AdventuresCelebrating FreedomWere we created as a "Christian Nation?" Hold dear the freedoms we have! Enjoy the 4th of July.2023-07-0411 minBeards Creek AdventuresRanger School Reunion!We may be turd farmers, but we farm well. When we were there it was tougher. Always wise to wear chaps. Scot-cha Pine. What's behind your mirror?2023-06-2754 minBeards Creek AdventuresSoulmates!Ever had your boat pass you on the highway? Texting your wife, sending it to your brother in law. Hunting with a home defense shotgun. Passing it on to the next generation. There has to be a creative God.2023-06-2047 minBeards Creek AdventuresQueens of the Forest (Emily Kuhlkin & Anna Sena)Cruising the ADK. Watching Trees Grow. Trapsing around the woods while 8 months pregnant. Seeing God in through the trees.2023-06-1352 minBeards Creek AdventuresCheatin' Life at Deer CampCorey Ford, Gene Hill, Robert Ruark, and Steve Chapman. Nostalgia for the deer camps of yesteryear. Cheatin' life is sitting on the porch at deer camp.
www.beardscreekadventures@gmail.com2023-06-0621 minBeards Creek AdventuresForests, Wildlife, and FireManaging forests with cutting. Opinions on hinge cutting. Fire is a positive despite New York's opinion.
beardscreekadventures@gmail.com2023-05-301h 06Beards Creek AdventuresA Biblical Perspective on Hunting with Jon Goodwin of Wild Game FreaksWild TikTok Dances. It's more exciting when your kid gets a deer than when you do. We are to be stewards of the land and the critters.
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www.beardscreekadventures@gmail.com2023-05-2353 minBeards Creek AdventuresForest Management Plans with guest forester Emily KuhlkinWhat we see when we walk your property. Counting trees and pellets. What is included in a comprehensive forest plan.
Contact us at beardscreekadventures@gmail.com on Instagram Beards_Creek_Adventures and _4stree_2023-05-161h 04The Average JoeWhat to look for in a man!An Average Show! Christian man or Man of God? Taking initiative. Hearing the voice of God.
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www.hopechapelfmc.com2023-05-1039 minBeards Creek AdventuresEveryone's Cranky Uncle DaveFly-Fishing in NY. Growing up as brothers. Trying to stay warm at the Laf-a-Lot. Next week we begin a series on land management. 2023-05-0856 minBeards Creek AdventuresHunting The Daks With ChokeChoke, Cake, Thud, Meathead, Flash and more. If you don't see anyone in an hour you're lost. Building foo foo rooms and cabins. Sharing the passion with dad.2023-05-0249 minBeards Creek AdventuresHunting The Burbs with Aaron Curtis, Nate St. James, and Sean HardyHunting near anti-hunters. Looking at him looking at me through binoculars. 116 inch six point. The joys of dragging deer out through someone's yard.2023-04-251h 00Beards Creek AdventuresAfrican Adventures Part 2Jake and Jackie finally make it on the podcast. Monochronic vs. Polychronic people. Fish Gravy and relationships.2023-04-1837 minBeards Creek AdventuresAfrican AdventureWhat are we doing in Senegal? A little background about our ongoing adventures in the sub-Sahara. Do something you know you couldn't do without God!2023-04-1121 minBeards Creek AdventuresA Woman's Take on the Hunting World.Woman can hunt too! And not all of them need their dad or husband to put them in their stand. Hunter is a must on Emily's check list for a husband. You won't want to miss this discussion and Emily's straight forward take on TikTok hunter girls, and men who don't respect women who hunt. https://www.catchandrelease.us/ https://www.trophyline.com/ https://www.shewee.com/2023-03-2747 minBeards Creek AdventuresBoomer the Human BloodhoundSharing stories around the table at deer camp. We stumbled on to the topic this week of tracking wounded deer. Mike and Boomer trade stories of tracking jobs, some much longer than others. https://www.facebook.com/beardscreeadventures/ and https://www.instagram.com/p/CqBa1ftp1DZ/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link2023-03-2142 minBeards Creek Adventures4 Generations of Sweet Stuff!Our guest on this podcast was Ryan Marti of Crosswinds and Crosshairs. We chat a bit about hunting in the Adirondacks and then dive in to Maple Syrup processing on a small scale. Ryan shares about building his own arch and pan, teaching his daughter about tapping maple trees, and how important it is for us to stay connected to where our food comes from. Ryan is on Instagram @crosswinds_and_crosshairs and on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/CrosswindsandCrosshairs 2023-03-1628 minBeards Creek AdventuresIntroduction to BCA teamIn our first full length episode, I sit down with team members Emily and Charlie Kuhlkin. Emily works for the Soil and Water Authority as a forester, and Charlie is completing a Forest tech degree at Wanakena Ranger School in the Adirondacks of NY. Emily is our resident Management Plan coordinator and Charlie leads much of our implementation. This interview is an opportunity to get to know just a bit about them and their passions. Granted they are young, but what they may lack in experience, they make up with the latest in forest technology and in energy. This...2023-03-0228 min
Beards Creek AdventuresWelcome to Beards Creek Podcast: Intro and ContactWelcome to Beards Creek Podcast where we discuss all things Faith, Family and Stewardship. We plan to bring new episodes every two weeks and we look forward to sharing with you the Adventures of the Beards Creek family. The show will include interviews with industry experts as well as some light-hearted family banter. If you are interested in habitat management, hunting, trapping, hiking, skiing, or outdoor pursuits in general then follow us on this new adventure. If you have ideas for topics or want to reach out to us, or for consulting information contact us through email at beardscreekadventures...2023-02-2800 min