Okayest Hunter Deer Hunting Podcast Putting an end to hunter shaming, returning to our roots as deer hunters, and having fun outdoors! Join us each week as we host a LIVE Listener Call-In Deer Hunting podcast every Tuesday, streaming to Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram at 6 PM CSD. We’re the Okayest hunting podcast in the Midwest. We keep it casual and drink bourbon and beer while chatting with known and unknown deer, elk, and other hunters around the country. Wisconsin-based deer hunting po ...
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The New York City Bowhunting Podcast is a platform dedicated to bowhunting enthusiasts in and around New York City (and beyond!). It covers a range of topics related to bowhunting, hunting stories, and interviews with experienced hunters and industry experts. Join Cliff and Devian as they aim to connect the urban bowhunting community, sharing knowledge and experiences unique to hunting in and near a major metropolitan area. Welcome to the NYC Bowhunting Podcast!
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2K+ Hours of Whitetail Thermal Drone Deer Research with Derrick Dixon
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What happens when you get fired from your job, invest in a thermal drone, and log over 2,000 hours of thermal drone footage on mature whitetails? You start busting hunting myths wide open. In this episode of the Okayest Hunter Podcast, we’re joined by Derrick Dixon of Whitetail Research, who’s using next-level drone technology to track deer movemen…
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NYCBP EP.21 - Eric Clark, The Okayest Hunter
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Eric Clark is one of the founders of "Okayest Hunter". More than a podcast...more than just social media. Okayest Hunter's mission? "...to put an end to deer an buck shaming and make it 'okay' to hunt, how you hunt, and for whatever you hunt for." Follow Okayest Hunter on Instagram: @okayest_hunter - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - DON'T FORG…
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Don't judge us by our podcast cover art. AI did us dirty! Instead...listen in as Devian and Cliff touch base as the regular season draws nearer. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - DON'T FORGET: For a 15% discount on SKRE Gear, use code NYC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Follow the NYC Bowhunting Podcast, Cliff, and Devian on Instagram…
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Chasing Bucks and Happiness with Jacob Sklenar
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From dealing with ego and authenticity in the hunting space to finding balance between ambition and contentment, this conversation covers it all. We dive into the “old guard” versus the new wave of hunters, why gimmicks come and go, and how trust is earned in the community. We also talk about chasing big bucks versus simply enjoying time in the woo…
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Henry Repeating Arms with Thomas Kotz
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This episode of the Okayest Hunter Podcast brings Thomas Kotz into the studio from Henry Repeating Arms for a conversation that covers a lot of ground. From the history of lever guns to what makes Henry rifles a favorite among whitetail hunters. We dig into bear hunting stories from Wisconsin and Montana, the appeal of small game, and the old-schoo…
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NYCBP EP.20 - Evan Williams of Hoyt Archery
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Evan Williams is a strategic member (if not leader) of the marketing department at Hoyt Archery. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - DON'T FORGET: For a 15% discount on SKRE Gear, use code NYC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Follow the NYC Bowhunting Podcast, Cliff, and Devian on Instagram: NYCBP: @nycbowhuntingpod Cliff: @urbanarcheryn…
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NYCBP EP.19 - Gerard Sauchelli of Rack Getter Scents
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With over 35 years of hunting experience under his belt, Gerard Sauchelli is the owner of Rack Getter Scents...a wild game scent, lure, and attractant company based in his hometown of New Jersey. Visit Rack Getter Scents... ...online: Rack-Getter Scents & Lures ...on Instagram: @rackgetterscents2.0 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - DON'T FORG…
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Hunting Pressured Public Land with Colton Cozza
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Colton Koza joins the show to share how he made his way from Missouri to Wisconsin, his background as a competitive trap shooter (including a national championship), and how he’s transitioning into chasing whitetails and turkeys on Wisconsin public land. We dive into the realities of hunting pressure, trail cameras, climbing gear, and the quirks of…
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NYCBP EP.18 - Matt Ross of the National Deer Association
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Matt Ross is a fellow New Yorker AND the Senior Director of Conservation for the National Deer Association. Join Cliff and Devian as they "selfishly" question Matt on scenarios, tips, and deer hunting tactics that will directly affect their fall deer season. For membership information to the National Deer Association, visit: New NDA Memberships | N…
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Scouting new ground means making your best guess and seeing if the deer prove you right... or wrong. This week, we’re talking trail cam strategy, mock scrapes, reading food sources like white oaks, and why ugly spots often hold the biggest bucks. From setting “traps” with cameras to second-guessing every move until the first shooter buck hits the d…
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NYCBP EP.17 - Daniel Vitalis of Wild Fed
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In this episode, Cliff and Devian sit and talk with Daniel Vitalis. Daniel is the host of The Outdoor Channel's show...WildFed. Find more of Daniel's content here: Instagram: @danielvitalis, @wild.fed - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - DON'T FORGET: For a 15% discount on SKRE Gear, use code NYC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Follow Cl…
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NYCBP EP.16 - Cody Griffin of Easton Archery
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Cody Griffin is the Promotions Manager for Easton Archery. Join Cliff and Devian as they talk with Cody about Easton's lineup of arrows for bowhunters. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - DON'T FORGET: For a 15% discount on SKRE Gear, use code NYC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Follow Cliff and Devian on Instagram Cliff: @urbanarcheryn…
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NYCBP EP.15 - Mike Stonebreaker of The Bowtique
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Mike Stonebreaker is the owner of The Bowtique LLC. It's a company that "makes high-quality custom arrow wraps for arrow builders." Join Cliff and Devian as they speak with Mike about the experiences of starting a business in the hunting industry, running a business with his wife, Mrs. Bowtique. Catch a lot of Mike's content via Instagram: @thebowt…
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Dropping Pins: Anthony Heller of DeerVane
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In this episode of dropping pins, Derek sits down with fellow podcast host Anthony Heller of the Deer Vane podcast. Anthony is a seasoned podcast who has logged more than 200 episodes on the Deer Vane podcast title. He’s also one hell of a deer hunter and in the past, few years has connected on some gorgeous books, both on private and public ground…
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Foam Fest brought hunters from across the country, literally. Eric and Matt recap this year’s event, from youth shed hunts and trick shots to prize bows and gear giveaways from Nosler, Gerber, Bear Archery, and more. They share stories from first-time shooters, long-distance attendees, and the chaos that makes Foam Fest special. Then the conversati…
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We announce the winners of our biggest giveaway yet, talk through the gear that made it happen, and share what’s ahead for Foam Fest. Between stories about getting blown at while taking out the trash and lessons learned the hard way in the deer woods, we dig into real-time scouting, preseason prep, and why sometimes the best stand is the one you've…
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Dropping Pins: Beau Below of GhostBucks
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In this episode, Derek sits down to chat with good buddy Beau Below from Ghostbusters video productions. Derek and Beau have been friends for many years and I’ve talked deer hunting nearly every day to help each other scheme formulate a plan and attack on big deer. In this episode, we recap those amazing year last season where he tagged three matur…
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Keeping Pace With Mature Whitetails
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The Okayest Hunter Podcast is back after a brief hiatus with some exciting updates, including a new studio and a giveaway! Tune in LIVE next week, Tuesday, August 5th, to hear the winners! In this episode, Eric talks about the chaos of moving, technical difficulties (because what would the show be without them?), and the lead-up to Foam Fest and hu…
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It's the final episode of Cliff and Devian's 3-part series...THE BLUEPRINT. If you're listening to this, it means that you've forgiven them for the debacle that was unlucky episode 13. Either way, them as they close out their plans, "blueprint" if you will, for their upcoming fall deer season. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - DON'T FORGET: F…
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Here, at the NYC Bowhunting Podcast, we are not a superstitious lot. But this episode put that to the test. With that being said, apologies for the quality of this episode. It was a hard-fought attempt at continuing the conversation Cliff and Devian started in "The Blueprint". - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - DON'T FORGET: For a 15% discount…
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Back in episode 9, Cliff and Devian were discussing their summer plans...in relationship to preparing for the fall deer season. But in THIS episode, they're laying out their "blueprint" for the upcoming season. Join them as they discuss developing a hunting mindset, escouting, and what it might translate into once they've got boots on the ground. T…
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In this episode Derek talks with public land mad man, Cody Huhn. Cody was a successful buck hunter in lower Michigan before diving into his whitetail career with an internship with Midwest Whitetail in the land of the giants, Iowa. Cody has since transitioned to learning everything he possibly could about the public hunting grounds of south central…
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Is it considered "cheating" when using drones for hunting? How about trail cameras and even GPS hunting apps? Join Cliff and Devian as they discuss the use of some of the above and whether or not it's "cheating". - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - DON'T FORGET: For a 15% discount on SKRE Gear, use code NYC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -…
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Archery Shoots and What Not with Anthony Heller
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Tune in as Anthony Heller co-hosts while Greg and Derek are on vacation. Eric and Anthony chat about their upcoming archery events and share stories from past hunts, touching on everything from gear choices to the frustrating realities of hunting big bucks. They dive into the excitement of moving to a new studio, building confidence by shooting 3D …
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Dropping Pins: Only One November 1st Per Year
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In this episode, Derek sits down with our fearless leader, Eric Clark’s cousin, Jeremy Clark. Jeremy is someone Eric has looked up to and admired as a deer hunter for several years. Eric has long talked about Jeremy’s effectiveness in the deer woods and was thrilled to get this conversation lined up. Jeremy starts off discussing his first bow kill …
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NYCBP EP.10 - Durrell Smith of Minority Outdoor Alliance
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Durrell Smith, native of Atlanta, Georgia, is the creator of the The Sporting Life Notebook and cofounder of Minority Outdoor Alliance. You can follow Durrell and learn about MOA events via Instagram: @minorityoutdooralliance @thesportinglifenotebook - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - For a 15% discount on SKRE Gear, use code NYC - - - - - - -…
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We finally got Dillon Deitz on the show, and we spiraled straight into bear season heartbreak, spiritual introspection, and some of the funniest roasts he's done as a practicing comedian. Dillon the brains and banter behind Elk Don’t Exist, a counterculture hunting brand born from missed shots, public land grind, and the realization that pretending…
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Dropping Pins: Welcome Back and Off Season Re-Cap with Derek
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Welcome Back!! With whitetail season less than 75 days away, big bucks are filtering back into our dreams and daily thoughts. Season 2 of Dropping Pins is back!! We are excited to talk big bucks and hear from seasoned, mature buck killers on all the things that they are thinking, doing, and planning for this upcoming season, along with some amazing…
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Presence Over Ego - The Wilderness Father
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We sat down with Austin Nicholas, aka Wilderness Father, to talk about raising kids through time outdoors. From hunting and fishing with his daughter to the viral moment that kicked off his content journey, Austin shares what it means to lean into hardship, stay humble, and keep showing up as a dad. We cover everything from deer recovery and parent…
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For the record, in the opening of the podcast, Cliff says “30-something year old Puerto Rican.” 🤣🤣🤣 You’ll understand why that needs clearing up! Join Cliff and Devian as they forgo a guest, this episode, so they can discuss what their summer plans are, in preparation for the fall deer season. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - CALL TO ACTION!…
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Get Out And Hunt with Brad Werwinski
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This week, we’re posted up in Oconomowoc with local hunter and filmmaker Brad Werwinski. We cover everything from hunting in the Dakotas to filming your hunts without overcomplicating it. Brad shares his go-to camera gear, and we get into packing tips, bow case hacks, muzzleloader mishaps, and why thermoses are clutch for late-season sits. We also …
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NYCBP EP.8 - Dr. Preston Ward of MTN Physio
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Dr. Preston Ward is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and Orthopedic Certified Specialist (OCS) based in Salt Lake City, Utah. An avid bowhunter, Dr. Ward and his team's goal is to help active individuals "train better, perform better, and stay in the game." Find out more about MTN Physio here: https://www.mtnphysio.com/ Follow MTN Physio on Instagram: …
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Wisconsin Deer Camp Traditions with Bryce Becker
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He Quit His Job for Deer Camp Bryce from Wisconsin Weekend Warrior joins the show to talk about quitting a job that wouldn’t give him deer season off, ground hunting with a bow from a lawn chair, and growing up in a multigenerational state forest deer camp. We cover bribing squirrels with honey buns, bucks at six yards, and the slow death of public…
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