Best Rick Cantrell Podcasts (2025)

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Just Keep Going: Joshs' Late Season Buck 1:12:33

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Today on episode 288 Chris sits down with Josh Luck to discuss his recent success on a late season buck! Topics Include: Becoming a Father of Two Supporting a Wife through Open Heart Surgery Trying to stay in the game with limited time to hunt Late Season and cold temps Small Parcel Strategies Navigating pressure from neighbors with unlimited ammo …

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WACK'EM and STACK'EM 2025 Gun Camp 1:36:15

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Today on episode 287 Chris and Rick sit down with the staff from the Mobile Hunters Expo to talk about all the success during the 1st ever Mobile Hunters Expo Deer Camp! The guys discuss a host of things including how to get on deer in new places that you have never set foot on. Topics Include: The camp atmosphere Traveling from out of state Adjust…

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Buck Down! Rick's Season 1:11:35

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Today on episode 286 the guys are back together! Chris. Josh and Rick sit down to discuss the pains and joys of the season so far! Rick talks about his kill and Josh speaks about the close encounters that he has had with his target buck! Topics Include: Rick's Ohio Deer Hunting Efforts Hunting in Hurricane winds and rain Adjusting on the fly and al…

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Throwback: Post-Rut Nutrition and Food Sources with Lyndsay Thomas Jr. 1:11:20

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Today on episode 285 we bring you a very relevant throwback focusing on buck nutritional needs post-rut and into the late season. Join Host Christopher Leppert as he interviews Lyndsay Thomas Jr. of the National Deer Association! Topics Include: Post-Rut nutritional needs of bucks The importance of woody browse in the winter and why deer will focus…

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White Tales: 5 Year Quest with Barrett Robbins 59:36

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Today on episode 284 we are back with another episode of White Tales! "White Tales" is an in depth look at specific and special bucks that have been taken. This week Chris sits down with Barrett Robbins to discuss his recent story coming to completion in Illinois! Topics Include: - Mobile Hunting Set Ups- Early introductions to public land- The "Re…

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Whitetail Apprentice Series Wrap Up and Our Seasons Thus Far 54:03

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Today on episode 283 Josh Luck and Chris Leppert wrap up the Whitetail Apprentice Series and give updates on their seasons thus far. Topics discussed in this episode include. -Season Updates and Christopher Leppert's Struggles -Importance of Time on Stand and Deer Circuits -Joshua Luck's Season Overview and Personal Challenges -Gun Camp Plans -Whit…

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White Tales: Dakota Cantrell Rut Hunting Success 50:29

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Today on episode 282 we are back with another episode of White Tales! "White Tales" is an in depth look at specific and special bucks that have been taken. This week Chris sits down with Dakota Cantrell to discuss his recent success in the great state of Kentucky! Topics Include: - Mobile Hunting Set Ups- Locating spots and Bucks on Public Ground- …

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Episode 135: Spotlight on Izzy Johnson and the Girls Friendly Society 30:50

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"It's about girls being themselves." Our Spotlight Series returns as Izzy joins us for a chat about the Girls Friendly Society and her London Marathon attempt. That’s not the only record attempt on the agenda for Izzy and the GFS, plus we talk about one of the oldest registered charities working to support girls and young women in England and Wales…

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Throwback: How Bucks Travel Throughout the Rut with Luke Resop 2:13:32

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Today on episode 281 we bring you a throwback! Josh Luck and Jacob Sklenar sit down with Luke Resop to discuss Buck Movement patterns throughout the rut. This episode gives an overview of all phases of the rut and how bucks move throughout each. Topics discussed in this episode include. -Historical movement patterns by individual bucks -Targeting a…

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White Tales: The Nixon Buck 1:42:53

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Today on episode 280 we are back with another episode of White Tales! "White Tales" is an in depth look at specific and special bucks that have been taken. This week Chris sits down with Daniel Nixon to discuss his recent success in the great state of Iowa! Topics Include: - Previous Hunting Success and Scoring- Logistics of Living in a Camper and …

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Improve your Rut Hunting by Understanding DOE BREEDING Behaviors with Dr. Stephen Ditchkoff 1:33:41

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Today on episode 279, Josh Luck and Jacob Sklenar sit down with Dr. Stephen Ditchkoff to discuss his research on Doe Breeding Behaviors and the implications to hunting strategies. Topics discussed in this episode include. - Female Mate Choice in White-tailed Deer - Non-Random Mating and Mate Selection Strategies - Deer Movement Patterns and "Bird D…

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The Shift We Never Talk About 1:05:12

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Today on episode 278, Chris Leppert sits down with Shane Parker of November Warrior Outdoors to talk a shift that we all......... don't always consider or talk about. Topics in this episode include. - Early rut observations - Leaf loss shift and hunter challenges - Frost and it's effect on cover - Changes in thermals due to canopy loss - Terrain an…

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Episode 134: Scottish Fundraising Conference - Fay McLeod 44:02

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"It starts before they walk in the door" Our final episode from Scotland, featuring Fay McLeod from Silver City Surfers. We're recapping her session 'A neurodivergent guide to smashing stereotypes and building inclusion'. James and Fay talk about her lived experience and honest reflections. We've got myth-busting, accommodating reasonable adjustmen…

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Hunting THE RUT Efficiently with Brian Rogers 1:24:36

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Today on episode 277, Josh Luck, Chris Leppert, and Jacob Sklenar sit down with Brian Rogers to discuss his rut tactics and how he has been able to stay consistently on Mature Bucks during this time frame. Topics discussed in this episode include. - Deer Core Areas and Pressure Adaptation - Hunting Strategies in Swamps and Marshes - Rut Hunting Tim…

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White Tales: Hunting Southern Bucks - The Elliot Buck 50:19

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Today on episode 276 we are back with another episode of White Tales! "White Tales" is an in depth look at specific and special bucks that have been taken. This week Chris sits down with Greg Elliot to discuss his recent success in the southern woods! Topics Include: - Varied rutting seasons across South Carolina due to topography - Greg's unique f…

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Episode 133: Live from the Scottish Conference 2025 1:36:25

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"Work is meant to be fun!" We're live from the Scottish Fundraising Conference 2025. James and Kenneth sit down to recount their experience from Glasgow with behind the scenes content from keynote speakers, sponsors, presenters, organisers, award winners and Kenneth's former colleagues - we’ve even got the former secretary general of the Muslim Cou…

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Creating a MATURE BUCK Calendar: Know Where and When to Target Bucks Every Year with Daniel Williams 2:10:04

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Today on episode 275, Josh Luck and Jacob Sklenar sit down with Daniel Williams to discuss Mature Buck Historical Patterns and how that can help hunters CONSISTENTLY stay in the game on bucks throughout the prerut and rut. Topics discussed in this episode include. - Importance of Historical Data - Historical Data Application and Calendar Organizati…

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White Tales: Getting on Bears to Find Your Bucks with Dillon Harper 56:51

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Today on episode 274 we are back with another episode of White Tales! "White Tales" is an in depth look at specific and special bucks that have been taken, but this week we have a little something different. Chris and his Co-Host for the episode Rick sit down with Dillon Harper to discuss his hunting of black bears in the mountains of Georgia. Dill…

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Studying over 200 MATURE BUCKS: What 5 Years of Trail Cam Data Shows Us with Shane Parker 2:05:21

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Today on episode 273, Josh Luck sits down with Shane Parker to discuss the results of his 5 year trail cam study and what it shows us about mature buck historical movement patterns . Topics discussed in this episode include. - Challenges and Benefits of Historical Data - Camera Placement Strategies - October Mature Buck Movement Analysis - November…

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White Tales: A Mobile Hunter Podcast Series - Ground Hunting A Giant 52:29

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Today on episode 272 we are back with another episode of White Tales! "White Tales" is an in depth look at specific and special bucks that have been taken. Chris and his Co-Host for the episode Rick sit down with CJ McMahon to discuss his Pope and Young Velvet Giant from Maine! CJ goes over the strategy involved with getting on a buck of this calib…

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Episode 132: Doing your best work with Eleanor Gibson 54:33

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"Something which really drives me is making things better." Former fundraiser and current coach, Eleanor Gibson joins us to talk about helping charities make a bigger impact. Starting out without replying to emails at Cancer Research before embracing Lean and Agile ways of working. She went on to found Tilt, supporting over 400 organisations, and s…

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Every MOON THEORY Analyzed: Latest Moon Research with Luke Resop 1:16:26

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Today on episode 271, Josh Luck sits down with Luke Resop to discuss the latest GPS analysis of every moon theory used by hunters. Topics discussed in this episode include. - Hunter Expectations of Moon's Influence - Solunar Theory Explanation - Moon Phase and Position Results - Confirmation Bias and Observational Limitations - Red Moon Theory Resu…

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White Tales: A Mobile Hunter Podcast Series - 213" Ohio Giant 46:02

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Today on episode 270, Chris Leppert brings you a new series from the Mobile Hunter Podcast. "White Tales" is an in depth look at specific and special bucks that have been taken. Chris sits down with Zach Keim to discuss his 213" Giant from Ohio! Zach goes over the strategy involved with getting on a buck of this caliber and how he closed the deal! …

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Hunting OCTOBER BUCKS with Jared Mills 57:33

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Today on episode 269, Josh Luck sits down with Jared Mills to discuss his strategies for consistently taking mature bucks during the month of October. Topics discussed in this episode include. - Dispelling the "October Lull" - Buck Patternability in October - Historical Data and Buck Movement - Impact of Weather on October Hunting - Morning vs. Eve…

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Throwback: BUCK BEDDING Tactics with Aaron Warbritton 2:11:08

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Today on episode 268 of the Podcast we bring you a throwback with Aaron Warbritton! Aaron brings a wholistic approach to buck bedding tactics as he has been able to utilize these tactics in various terrains and habitats all across the US. Whether you're from the deep south, midwest, or far north; you'll be able to utilize the information presented …

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Effects of WEATHER on BUCK MOVEMENT with Dr. Bronson Strickland 2:07:12

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Today on episode 267, Josh Luck and Jacob Sklenar sit down with Deer Biologist, Dr. Bronson Strickland, to discuss the latest data analysis on how weather effects buck movement. Topics discussed in this episode include. - Hunter Perceptions vs. Research on Weather - Key Findings on Buck Activity - Analyzing Weather Factors and Movement - Morning Ve…

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The Mobile Mindset with Tony Peterson 1:31:40

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Today on episode 266, Chris Leppert and Josh Luck sit down with Tony Peterson to discuss the "Mobile Mindset". Topics discussed in this episode include. - Mobile Hunting Mindset - Understanding Deer Behavior - Overcoming Mental Guard Rails - Challenging Conventional Wisdom - Efficiency and Adaptability - Overcoming Fear of Failure - Hard Work vs. S…

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Episode 131: Scottish Fundraising Conference - Esther Kwaku 49:26

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"You just can't replace in-person experiences" We give the people what they want with an update on the dog. Then with formalities out of the way, Kenneth and James meet your second Keynote Speaker for the Scottish Fundraising Conference as we look forward to Glasgow. We'll soon be roaming the luxurious halls of our favourite event of the year, brin…

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Mastering OAK TREES with Moriah Boggess 1:49:38

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Today on episode 265, Josh Luck and Chris Leppert sit down with Deer Biologist and Habitat Management Specialist, Moriah Boggess, to discuss oak ecology. Topics discussed in this episode include. - Shifting Whitetail Behavior and Oak Importance - Distinguishing White Oak and Red Oak Subgroups - Common White Oak Species and Identification - Red Oak …

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Episode 130: Scottish Fundraising Conference - Dr Alison Edgar MBE 50:45

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"The prodigal daughter has returned!" Enthused by the latest global podcast rankings, a giddy Kenneth and James are joined by the Keynote Speakers for the Scottish Fundraising Conference as teaser episodes for the two days in Glasgow. We'll soon be roaming the luxurious halls of our favourite event of the year, bringing you our highlights, but for …

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Season Update: Colorado Elk Trip and Opening Day Target Buck Encounter 1:06:54

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Today on episode 264, Rick Cates, Josh Luck, and Chris Leppert sit down with to give a season update. Topics discussed in this episode include. - Mobile Hunters Expo Recap - Christopher Leppert's Elk Hunting Experience - Josh Luck's Kentucky Opening Day Hunt - Rick Cates's Opening Morning Hunt - Mobile Hunting Setups - And much more! Take time to v…

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BIG BUCK Hot Spots, Habitat Disturbance with Dr. Marcus Lashley 1:28:33

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Today on episode 263, Josh Luck and Chris Leppert sit down with Dr. Marcus Lashley to discuss the significance of habitat disturbance. Topics discussed in this episode include. - Importance of Habitat Disturbance - The "Magnet Effect" on Deer - Deer Utilization of Burned Areas - Cover and Public Land Hunting Strategies - Impact of Habitat on Buck S…

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The Art of Tracking Big Bucks with Jake Belinda 1:02:48

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Today on episode 262, We bring you another seminar from the Mobile Hunters Expo. Jake Belinda talks about ways to track bucks to help you gain more success this upcoming season. Topics discussed in this episode include. - Jake's introduction into tracking - Finding quality bucks - Importance of understanding the tracks that you are looking at - All…

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Understanding How Soil Quality Impacts Plant Nutrition and BUCK POTENTIAL with Dr. Craig Harper 1:23:35

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Today on episode 261, Josh Luck and Jacob Sklenar sit down with Dr. Craig Harper to discuss his recent publication "Soil quality does not predict plant nutrition available to white-tailed deer". Topics discussed in this episode include. - Challenging the Conventional Wisdom of Soil Quality and Deer Size - Findings on Plant Nutrition and Soil Qualit…

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Final Quest: Hunting Trophy Whitetails with Bobby Worthington 1:43:50

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Today on episode 260 We bring you one of our great speakers from the Mobile Hunters Expo...... Mr. Bobby Worthington! Bobby goes over an extensive amount of knowledge learned from his years in the woods. Bobby goes over a number of tactics to help put you be a better woodsman and allow for a better fall. Bobby allows you to understand his process t…

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Using Doe Data to locate BIGGER BUCKS with Dr. Mark Turner 1:20:18

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Today on episode 259, Josh Luck and Chris Leppert sit down with Dr. Mark Turner to discuss his recent publication "Correlating male white-tailed deer antler size with female body mass across multiple spatial scales." Topics discussed in this episode include. - Correlation Between Female Body Mass and Male Antler Size - Buck Antler Size Increases - …

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Understanding Buck Movement: buck bedding, weather, and moon GPS Data with Dr. Bronson Strickland 1:26:06

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Today on episode 258 we bring you one of the seminars from the Mobile Hunters Expo! Dr. Bronson Strickland gave an amazing talk on buck bedding and movement to our Southern Show crowd. He goes in depth with data in a talk that you will not want to miss! You can also find the video on The Mobile Hunter YouTube Page HERE! Topics Include - Buck Moveme…

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Utilizing GPS DATA for Targeting Bucks in the Early Season with Luke Resop 1:55:54

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Today on episode 257, Josh Luck, Chris Leppert, and Rick Cates sit down with Luke Resop to Early Season Buck Movement Data. Topics discussed in this episode include. - Buck Movement Rates in the Early Season - Predictability and Focal Areas in Early Season - Buck Movement by Time of Day and Bedding Habits - Food-Cover Patterns in Early Season - Yea…

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Midwestern Show Vendor Announcement and Southern Show Wrap Up 1:12:34

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Today on episode 256 Chris and Josh go over all things Mobile Hunters Expo related! They dive into a wrap up of the Southern Show, and then get into the vendors at The Midwestern Show! They also cover the kayak testing area, as well as the 1st Annual Dust Off Bow Shoot! Get your information for the Mobile Hunters Expo ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Take time t…

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EARLY SEASON Consistency with Chris Leppert 1:47:53

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Today on episode 255, we continued the Whitetail Apprentice Series! Josh Luck and Jacob Sklenar sit down with Chris Leppert to discuss consistency in the early season. Topics discussed in this episode include. - Trail Cam placement and timing for the early season - Targeting areas that create consistency - What areas creates high fidelity for bucks…

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Lessons Learned from the top Whitetail Hunters in the country with The Southern Outdoorsmen 1:23:24

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Today on episode 254, Expo Episodes Return! The Southern show had some top notch speakers and we wanted to bring them straight to you. Our first one is by two guys who have done a lot to bring more knowledge and new hunters into the fold in the past few years then most. The Souther Outdoorsmen! Jacob and Andrew go over information and stories about…

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The Whitetail Apprentice 2.0 54:04

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Today on episode 253, The Whitetail Apprentice Series is back! We received tremendous feedback on this series last year and wanted to bring it back with even more deep dives to help you become a better hunter. Join Josh Luck and Jacob Sklenar as they break down the series and what listeners can expect for this season. Get your information for the M…

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The X Series with Josh Stubbs of Elevate Stand Company 1:07:22

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Today on episode 252 Chris sits down with Josh Stubbs of Elevate Stands! Elevate has a great new lineup of stands the X series and Josh is kind enough to talk about them. They also get into plans for the fall, and western hunting! Sit back, relax, and get ready to hear some great conversation! Topics Include: -Elk Season - Archery Elk Set Ups - Dee…

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Mobile Hunters Expo Vendor Announcement and Speaker Schedule 1:32:03

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Today on episode 251 Chris, Josh and Rick have the announcement you all have been waiting for. The Mobile Hunters Expo Southern Show Vendors List and Speaker Schedule! The guys cover everything you need to know for the expo coming up. Sit back, relax, and get ready to plan out your weekend at the expo! Get your information for the Mobile Hunters Ex…

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Episode 129 Juliet Bouverie OBE on empathy, growth and the Stroke Association 58:08

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"Oh no, we've got the Chief Executive with us." We’re talking to Juliet Bouverie, Chief Executive of the Stroke Association. Juliet has led and influenced strategic work at organisations like Macmillan Cancer Support, the Stroke Association and the NHS. She co-chairs the Stroke Delivery Programme Board with NHS England, sits on the NHS Assembly, an…

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Throwback: The 8 Steps to Killing Mature Bucks with Jacob Sklenar 1:15:19

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Today on episode 250 we throw it back to one of our highest attended seminars at the Mobile Hunters Expo last year! In this podcast we are bringing you a seminar from Jacob Sklenar on the 8 steps to killing a mature buck. Jacob goes over the importance of how following these 8 steps can lead you to putting down a mature buck in tough conditions. Ja…

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Throwback: Beating The Shift, Whitetail Tactics that Produce 1:21:04

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Today on episode on episode 249 of the podcast we are throwing it back to a popular episode from last summer. One that is very applicable to hunters right now. On the podcast Chris, and Josh sit down with Jacob Sklenar of The Wild Calling! The guys cover "Beating The Shift" and how it leads to being very efficient in the field. The guys cover sign,…

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Public Hands, Kept In Public Hands 30:35

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Today on episode 248 of the podcast Rick covers a big win for hunters and anglers. He gets into the upcoming Mobile Hunters Expos and how when working together there are multiple wins for the outdoors. He goes into a new initiative as well to keep your eye on as congress starts back up. Take time to visit our partners! Hawke Optics - Click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HE…

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Episode 128 The importance of Play with Rick Jenner 49:29

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"Play isn't about sport or competition. It's about joy, connections and creating space where everyone feels they belong." We’re joined by Rick Jenner, a man on a mission to get more people moving, playing, and connecting. Rick is the CEO of ParkPlay — a young and ambitious charity bringing free, fun, and active play to parks across the UK. Since la…

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All New Archery Shoot: Dust Off Shoot Details 36:07

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Today on episode 247 of the podcast we have a big announcement! Chris and Josh sit down with Eric Grippa and cover all the details of the new Dust Off Archery shoot at the Mobile Hunters Expo. Topics include: -How the shoot came about -Need for something new in 3D archery -Rules/shoot structure including: -permitted equipment/classes -yardages -sco…