Fight For Public Land

Turkey season is over. Let's talk about deer. This episode is all about summer deer prep. What to prioritize, how to make the best use of your summer, and why trail cams can be more misleading than helpful if you don’t know what you’re doing. Eric and Derek get into summer bedding, aggressive moves, buck beds, rub lines, and the high-stakes game of sneaking into a setup without blowing your whole season with one wrong move. There’s also a canoe, a questionable rowboat journey, and a bunch of near-death parenting moments. Grab a cold one, this one’s a ride. Presented by Nosler: www.nosler.com, code OHP for 20% off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We went to turkey camp, drank way too much KwikTrip coffee, tested some awesome Gerber camping gear, got our butts kicked by gobblers, and had fun fishing for trout in the driftless regions of Wisconsin. It was awesome. But in between all that, we hit on something serious. Congress is quietly trying to push through a bill that would sell off 500,000 acres of public land in Utah and Nevada. Not great. We break down what’s going on, why it matters to anyone who loves the outdoors, and how to speak up before it’s gone for good. Also in this episode: Foam Fest updates, archery league talk, and one of us nearly chokes live on air. Classic Okayest chaos. Presented by: Nosler--Use code OHP at checkout and save 20%. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We cracked a bottle of bourbon with country rock artist Troy Grove and talked about his rise from viral TikToks to 6 million Spotify streams, sketchy public land hunts in Tennessee, and the fine line between writing a hunting song and scaring off half your audience. From hunter harassment to Maryland deer camp stories, this one's a mix of music, mayhem, and making memories in the stand. Presented by Nosler: www.nosler.com -- Use code OHP for 20% OFF Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why Hunters Are Hanging It Up and Why Some Never Start What causes someone to walk away from something they once loved, or never try it in the first place? This week, we explore the many reasons hunters stop hunting. We cover everything from private land pressure and public land overcrowding to regulation overload, rising gear costs, social stigma, urban sprawl, and the generational shift away from communal deer camps toward solitary trophy pursuits. There’s real talk about dad life, gear regret, and watching the next generation catch the hunting bug and maybe even lose it if we’re not paying attention. Whether you're one of the few still holding it down in the woods or someone who's stepped away, there's a good chance you’ll hear something that hits home. This one's about more than tags and tactics. It’s about culture, access, and the future of hunting. Presented by www.nosler.com -- Use code OHP for 20% OFF! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pat Newcomb isn’t just the guy behind Nukem Hunting Blinds. He’s the kind of dude who’ll bring cookies to the neighbors after a hurricane floods his warehouse. We dig into how a happy accident (shoutout Bob Ross) turned into a game-changing blind design built for real-world hunters who value speed, simplicity, and concealment. Whether the kids are tagging along with you into the turkey woods, hunting public land, or just sick of birds busting you without front cover, Nukem's blind is a damn good tool to add to your arsenal. If you hunt from the ground, like your gear lightweight, and appreciate good people building great things, you’ll want to give this one a listen. Presented by Nosler: https://www.nosler.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Turkey hunting, bourbon tasting, and big chicken energy. This episode has it all. We kick things off debating whether bringing a bow to turkey camp is brave or just dumb, then crack open a bottle of Chicken Cock bourbon (yes, really) and spiral into owl trivia, KwikTrip chicken propaganda, and questionable whiskey barrel practices. Matt Streim from Weathered Oaks Game Calls joins us to talk about his new mini pot call—perfect for smaller hands but big on sound. We get into the weeds on call tuning, the art of matching hen energy, and why that mid-morning hunt window might be your best bet. Plus, Keegan finally calls in after 19 missed tries, and we start laying plans for what might just become an annual turkey camp tradition. If you like turkeys, gear talk, and unfiltered hunting camp nonsense, hit play. Presented by Nosler. Use code OHP for 20% off at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Almost America’s national bird. That’s where this one starts, and it spirals in all the right ways. This episode dives into what makes turkey hunting such a perfect gateway for young hunters. Between barn cats stalking the blind, 4-year-olds dropping longbeards, and kids forming camp friendships over early-morning hunts, it’s clear turkey season is less about trophies and more about tradition. We talk about the awkward magic of dads trying not to be embarrassing, the joy of youth tags turning into lifelong memories, and the totally underrated beauty of a quiet spring morning in the blind with your kids. If you’ve ever questioned the value of turkey season, this one might just change your mind. Also: ticks, toy guns, shed hunting detours, and the underrated brilliance of the Tick Tornado. Just press play. Presented by: Nosler, use code OHP for 20% off at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scout Speer joins the crew for a glass of bourbon, a BS session, and a great conversation about music, hunting, and the wild mix of adrenaline and stillness that ties it all together. From college soccer to a budding music career with Interstate Music, Scout breaks down her path to becoming an artist, what it’s like getting discovered on Music Row, and how duck blinds and heartbreak both end up in her lyrics. We get into her first deer hunting experience, buck fever, missed shots, and talk about the emotional rollercoaster that is being a hunter. Duck hunting is her favorite, but she's recently picked up a bow and has plans for Turkey season, too. There’s also a preview of some upcoming tracks (spoiler: they’re not just breakup songs), including a soon-to-drop single that captures her life in camo and sunsets. If you’ve ever tried to explain the pull of the outdoors or the adrenaline rush of watching a buck come into view, this one will hit home. Scout’s journey is just getting started, and we’re rooting for her every step (and season) of the way. Give her a follow @scoutspeer and keep an eye out for "F-250" dropping May 30. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Doug Duren joins the show and discusses the Sharing the Land initiative, explaining how it connects landowners and conservationists through habitat restoration, wildlife management, and community engagement. He outlines practical approaches to managing chronic wasting disease (CWD) in Wisconsin, navigating policy controversies, and offering solutions like replacement deer tags to encourage responsible hunting. Throughout the episode, Doug emphasizes hunters' and landowners' shared responsibility in preserving natural resources, stressing the importance of collaboration and informed participation to ensure the health of wildlife and habitats for future generations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Perry is a Wisconsin-born author, volunteer firefighter, and former nurse who's spent his life mastering the art of storytelling, often about his own hilarious misadventures. Which is a prerequisite for being a guest on our podcast! We dive into deer hunting as a New Year’s ritual, being an outsider in hunting culture, and what it's like hauling a buck out in a rebuilt 1951 International pickup. Michael might've been the only Wyoming cowboy putting himself through nursing school. It's a reminder that the best hunting stories aren't always about deer but the perfectly okay people behind them. Presented by: https://www.nosler.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices