Realtree's David Blanton: Icon of the Outdoors

Steven Rinella is the face of Meat Eater, a multimedia brand that promotes the carnivore lifestyle to hunters and non-hunters alike. Rinella joins us to discuss topics that include his current bowhunting setup, Meat Eater's brand new, best-selling wild game cookbook and the upcoming election's political implications for those who value hunting and wildlife conservation.

This week, "Hunting Whitetails" columnist and noted deer biologist CJ Winand joins us to discuss some of the most useful bowhunting insights to come out of deer research, including how to deal with "string jumping," the best time of day to tag trophy bucks and more.

Beth Edwards of Missouri hunted hard for the entire archery season and was down to her last sit, one she’d hired a babysitter for so she could get out. On a frigid, snowy January day — with only hours to go in her season — the buck of a lifetime walked out!

Realtree's David Blanton is a living hunting legend. As one of the pioneers of outdoor television, Blanton was instrumental in exposing deer hunting to millions of Americans via wildly popular series such as Realtree Outdoors, Monster Bucks and Realtree Road Trips. In this week's episode, Blanton joins us to discuss three decades of incredible bowhunting success, the current state of the hunting world and how his perspective has changed over the years.

Diehard bowhunters know there’s no off-season, and one way to extend your hunting is international travel. Tim Herald and Roger Jorgensen of Worldwide Trophy Adventures join us to discuss bowhunting opportunities around the globe. From South Africa and South America to emerging destinations in Europe, they cover the ins and outs of selecting your next adventure.

Spring turkey season is in full swing across much of the nation, with seasons in remaining areas set to open in the coming days. Contributor Clint Casper joins us to share his top tactics for the season. From scouting to where to aim at full draw and everything in between, this noted turkey assassin gets you ready to bowhunt birds.

Many bowhunters believe big-game animals possess a "sixth sense" that alerts them to imminent danger. Could there actually be some science behind this claim? Mike Slinkard from HECS joins us to discuss how animals detect electromagnetic fielders emitted by predators, and how blocking that energy can lead to more close encounters with trophy animals.

Saddle hunting is all the rage, but this popular hunting method can be intimidating and overwhelming for newcomers. Saddle-hunting experts Carl Kossuth from Tethrd and Shawn Ferguson from Trophyline break down this complicated topic, offer advice for obtaining the necessary gear and share their top tips for saddle-hunting success!

Turkey seasons are opening across the country, and we're here to get you ready to chase gobblers! National Wild Turkey Federation Biologists Derek Alkire and Ryan Boyer discuss conditions around the nation and preview what hunters can expect. We also take a closer look at how turkey populations are doing in the Eastern U.S., discuss the NWTF’s new Habitat for the Hatch initiative and, of course, cover bowhunting for birds!

The Bone Collectors — Michael Waddell, Nick Mundt and Travis "T-Bone" Turner — are among the best-known personalities in hunting. They join us to discuss spring turkeys, their love of bowhunting and the future of our sport.