You may know Charlie and Justin from Hoosier Trapper Supply for their trapping exploits, but they also have a pretty successful taxidermy studio as well. And if you've ever talked to taxidermists, you know, they all have horror stories. But we don't want you to help contribute to them. We kick off this episode talking about mistakes hunters make wi…

You put months of work into finally hanging your tag on that buck of a lifetime. In the aftermath you're so caught up in showing him off to your buddies and getting him to the taxidermist and processor that you don't take the time to get some good photos with your deer. It doesn't just happen to you. Lots of hunters do this every year. The truth is…

Deer season is here, and as we start to fill our tags we are left with venison we need to get processed and into the freezer. Have you thought about doing your own, but don't know where to start? Think you don't have the tools or skills you need to get it done? We're talking turning deer into venison on this episode! Hunters already know the name O…

As the Editor of Deer & Deer Hunting magazine Dan Schmidt has seen a lot over the years. We spray to all fields in this conversation with Dan and get a little controversial! As the 2022/23 hunting season is opening up across the country, we talk about the general outlook for deer hunters across the country and what they may be able to expect in the…

September is just around the corner and that means seasons are about to open. If you have last-minute things to get done before season you're starting to run out of time. When it comes to pre-season habitat improvements and strategy, Steven Fuller of The Huntin' Grounds is one of the best, and he joins us to talk about a wide variety of subjects wi…

On this episode of the SPYPOINT Podcast we are joined by Justin Martin. Many of you probably know Justin as the General Manager at Duck Commander. In addition to his duties there, Justin has his own YouTube channel and social media following and stays active in the industry in many capacities, including his partnership with Academy. Justin has a lo…

We're in the dog days of summer, and while we are ready for the cooler days of fall, seasons don't always open with the frosty mornings we would like. With Kevin in Florida, and Michael in Georgia, the Backwoods Life guys are more accustomed than most to hunting in the heat. We talk about special considerations for early season or warm-weather hunt…

Dustin Sanchez of Real Avid is a gun nut and knows a lot when it comes to the firearms industry. With fall rapidly approaching, now is the time to start shooting your rifles and shotguns. Dustin brings a lot of great tips to the podcast when it comes to becoming a better shot, utilizing your optics and taking care of your firearm during the offseas…

Summer has arrived and so has the time to start setting trail cameras for the season. Trent Marsh and Tanner Cherney sit down and talk all about trail camera tips, tricks and best practices. With antlers starting to grow, food plots emerging and the countdown to bow season looming in the back of everyone's minds; now is the time to get your trail c…

It hasn't always been The Wild Initiative, but when Sam Ayers picked up and moved from California to Montana, the old name didn't seem to fit anymore. So, like Sam does, he made a change. Now, living outside of Havre, those who knew him 10 years ago would hardly recognize the podcast and knive-making empire he has built. We cover a lot of ground in…

Curt Geier and the crew at Working Class Bowhunter are no strangers to podcasting. With over 500 shows under their belt since 2015 and weekly shows, they are one of the originals in hunting podcasts. With winter behind us we have the opportunity to sit back and talk about the consumer show grind and where Working Class Bowhunter has been in the pas…

When Melissa Bachman burst onto the outdoor scene, she quickly gained a reputation as one of the hardest working people in the industry. Over the years she has built an incredible fan following and constantly delivers some of the best outdoor television you can find. It's always fun to talk to Melissa, and after we caught up at ATA I knew we had to…

Roger Raglin is an industry legend that requires no introduction for most anyone that has paid attention to outdoor entertainment over the last four decades. As a pioneer of outdoor film and television, Roger has been a staple of the modern hunting industry since it began. A big part of what has made Roger so successful and led to his longevity in …

Spring is officially here, even if the weather across the country isn't making it feel like it. Chances are, you're already thinking about your habitat improvements for this year. In this episode of the SPYPOINT Podcast, we talk to Josh Pretzer about what he has in store for his farm, recap last year's hunting season, and get caught up in a half do…

In this episode we talk to National Director of Conservation Services for the National Wild Turkey Federation, Mark Hatfield. We caught up with Mark just as he was coming out of the Convention and Expo in Nashville. Attendance was strong for the expo, and in addition, the NWTF launched the Help the Yelp campaign to recruit more members to NWTF to h…

Ralph, Vicki, and RJ Cianciarulo join the SPYPOINT Podcast to talk about all they have going on these days. The last year or two has been crazy for a lot of us, but even more so for the crew of The Choice. Fans will remember at the end of last year illness hit the whole team hard and prevented them from attending the trade shows. This came on the h…

Carrie Zylka, host of the HuntFishTravel Podcast joins us (finally) to talk about a recent three-state, three-day trip chasing great ice fishing in the upper-Midwest. Cell service and weather issues delayed getting the podcast recorded! Carrie had planned to hit popular ice fishing destinations in South and North Dakota, as well as Minnesota at Lak…

As hunting seasons start to wind down, a lot of people take to the woods for trapping during the off season. A lot of technologies in the hunting industry have changed drastically over the last few decades, trapping on the other hand has stayed relatively true to its roots. Charlie Masheck & Justin Jett from Hoosier Trapper Supply join Brian on thi…

November is a time for deer camps, friends, family, and thanks. Brian and Billy might not be family, but they might as well be. They've spent as much time in blinds and stands and trucks together as just about any two guys could. Since we've arrived at that time of the year where we all like to tell stories about our best day in the woods, our favo…

Peterson Outdoor Ministries is a non-profit organization committed to serving our injured and recovering veterans by getting them into the outdoors through hunting and fishing. Tron Peterson founded Peterson Outdoor Ministries in 2006, and has since expanded to include Lodge of Hope. The mission for POM is pretty clear, provide our veterans a place…

While you might not know it, Toyota is active and committed to promoting hunting, fishing, and conservation. As active members of multiple outdoor writer organizations and sponsors of outdoor communicator scholarships, Toyota is putting its money where its mouth is when it comes to supporting outdoor enthusiasts. Curt McAllister joins us to talk ab…

September is Tree Stand Safety Awareness Month. As hunters return to the field, or are about to, making sure you are able to stay safe when you leave the ground is critical for having a successful season. Tree stand safety has evolved a great deal in the last couple decades, as many things have in the outdoor industry. HSS has played a huge part in…

August is National Shooting Sports Month, and with hunting seasons just around the corner there is no better time to introduce someone new to the shooting sports and all the different facets and forms that can take. Justin Morrissey, Manager of Social Media for the NSSF, joins Brian on this episode of the podcast to talk about National Shooting Spo…

HHA Sports is a on the cutting edge of archery accessory design and technology, and we are thrilled to have Chris Hamm, Co-Owner and VP of Operations of HHA Sports on the podcast to talk about everything going on at HHA. After starting with just one product, HHA has become a category and industry leader, with 17 straight years as the customer's fav…

Angling has exploded during COVID as people look to get back outside, and Josh Lantz shares fish stories, and the latest trends from the world of angling. Josh Lantz of Traditions Media works with some of the biggest names in the industry for both hunting and fishing, but with ICast just around the corner, and the best fishing of the year happening…

Camp Chef is one of the most iconic names in outdoor cooking equipment. They've been around forever and have brought some incredible products to the market. From camp stoves and grills to pellet smokers and pizza ovens, Camp Chef has almost anything you could think of when it comes to cooking in your backyard or the great outdoors. Steve joins Bria…

Spring means food plots are on everyone's mind, and the questions this time show it! You guys drive the bus on what we talk about in the Ask Me Anything series with Josh Pretzer, and it's pretty clear what you all are thinking about these days, food plots! From tips for first timers, to the best all-around food plot for deer and turkeys, Josh and C…

Joe Henry, Director of Lake of the Woods Tourism, joins Brian to talk about some of the challenges Lake of the Woods has dealt with in the last year with the border closing, the ice road they built, and how they've managed to overcome many challenges. They also spend time talking about the great fishing opportunities Lake of the Woods has to offer,…

Everyone knows about clover and soybeans, but are there other food plots you should consider? Lindsay Thomas of the National Deer Association joins Brian to talk about that and more. Lindsay Thomas has been with the National Deer Association since it started, following many years there when it was the QDMA. He has a wealth of knowledge when it come…

Welcome to the latest addition to the SPYPOINT Podcast Channel, Ask Me Anything with Josh Pretzer! Every month we will be going live with Josh Pretzer of Building Whitetails to field your questions about the latest episode of Building Whitetails, along with anything else you want to know about farming, hunting, habitat management, fatherhood or any…

The single-season turkey hunting grand slam is no easy feat, doing it in 36 hours? Is that even possible? John Cassimus is going to find out. John Cassimus, host of Darn Hungry joins Brian for this episode of The SPYPOINT Podcast to talk about his upcoming attempt to set a record for the fastest grand slam in turkey hunting history, with a target t…

Brian is joined by Josh Pretzer, host of Building Whitetails in this episode of the SPYPOINT Podcast. Josh had an incredible fall, tagging a buck he called Goal Post, and his wife was able to take a great deer as well, even with limited time to hunt. The guys talk about putting a wrap on the first year of the video series they each host, what they …

Many of us dream of elk or mule deer hunts out west, but with so many different regulations and tag systems, it can be daunting to try to figure out how to get started and make our western hunting dreams a reality. Eastmans' is the authority on western big game hunting, and Brandon Mason has been at the forefront of making information on state outl…

Roger Sigler joins Brian on this episode of the SPYPOINT Podcast to talk about all things shed hunting. Roger has been one of the pioneers of competitive shed hunting, dog training, and has really helped bring the art of shed hunting and training shed dogs into the mainstream. As we get deeper into winter and bucks start to cast off their antlers, …

Brian is joined by Kent Weil, longtime outdoor writer and trapper from Illinois to talk about all things trapping. Have you been thinking about getting started in trapping but aren't sure where to start? Been trapping for a while but always looking for new information? Brian and Kent have you covered! Project SPYPOINT https://www.facebook.com/spypo…

Brian visits with Melissa Bachman, host of Winchester's Deadly Passion. As we move into December, and the rut is behind most of us, they talk about the great hunting that can still exist, what to key on in the late season, and what gear can keep you comfortable when the worst weather of the year bears down. Trading stories, sharing tips, and rememb…

Brian is joined by Darren Choate, Editor of Bowhunting World on this episode of the SPYPOINT Podcast. Brian and Darren trade hunting stories, talk about memorable hunts, and where in the industry is in terms of advancement and innovation. Project SPYPOINT https://www.facebook.com/spypoint https://www.instagram.com/spypointcamera/ https://twitter.co…

Brian is joined by Dan Schmidt, Editor of Deer & Deer Hunting to talk all things hunting as seasons are essentially open across the country at this point. Join Brian and Dan to get your hunting fix as you head to the stand yourself this season, and make it your most successful yet. Project SPYPOINT https://www.facebook.com/spypoint https://www.inst…

Glen Mayhew, President of the Tree Stand Safety Awareness Foundation joins the SPYPOINT Podcast to talk about September being Tree Safety Awareness month, common excuses and misconceptions about tree stand safety, resources of the TSSA, and more on this episode of the SPYPOINT Podcast. Project SPYPOINT https://www.facebook.com/spypoint https://www.…

Brian chats with Kinion Bankston of the well-known social platform, Southern Boyz Outdoors. Kinion has built one of the biggest social media followings in the entire outdoor industry by sharing his experiences in the Louisiana swamps and across the country. Brian and Kinion go back a ways, so there's no shortage of things to talk about as Kinion gi…

Steven Fuller of The Huntin' Grounds joins the podcast to talk land and habitat management. Steven brings a wealth of knowledge to the table, with degrees in the field and years of experience. Brian and Steven talk about what can still be done this year, planning plots and stands to work together, and how to develop a plan to draw and hold deer. Pr…

Summer is here, let’s get on the water. Brian has GameChangers co-host Billy Lawson and Kinion Bankston of Southern Boyz Outdoors to talk bowfishing. Bowfishing is one of the fastest growing parts of hunting and fishing, in no small part because it’s a blend of the two. From carp and gar in the Midwest, to alligator gar and redfish in Louisiana, an…

Ralph and Vicki Cianciarulo chat with host Brian Stephens about the impact of COVID-19 on hunting television, outfitters, and hunters in general. With that out of the way, they talk about some of their favorite hunts, as well as how to choose a good outfitter for a bear hunt. They also share knowledge from their more than 40 years in the outdoors a…

Dr. James Kroll, also known as Dr. Deer joins the SPYPOINT Podcast to talk about the impact doe health has on the overall herd, huge food plot mistakes you might be making, and how to approach making a plan for land and herd management. Project SPYPOINT https://www.facebook.com/spypoint https://www.instagram.com/spypointcamera/ https://twitter.com/…

This month on the SPYPOINT Podcast we're talking to Josh Pretzer, whose new series Building Whitetails, dives into the topic of habitat and land management on his farm in Kansas. Brian and Josh cover a lot of ground in how to think about land management, including the importance of does, common misconceptions, and how to know when to head to the wo…

Brian Stephens talks to Michael Lee of Backwoods Life about the upcoming turkey season, and the fun that comes from chasing birds all across the country.To check out Michael Lee and all of the stuff the Backwoods Life Crew is up to check out their social media! www.Facebook.com/BackwoodsLifewww.Twitter.com/BackwoodsLifewww.Instagram.com/BackwoodsLi…

Brian Stephens, host of the SPYPOINT Podcast, talks to Mike Stroff of Savage Outdoors and The One. As a respected guide and successful outfitter, Stroff has unique perspective on this time of year and how to prepare for the upcoming hunting season. Project SPYPOINT https://www.facebook.com/spypoint https://www.instagram.com/spypointcamera/ https://…