In this episode, Zach, Keith, and Roy talk about hunting new areas. They dive into their goals when going into a new area, what they look for when picking new spots, learning tendencies of hunters in the region, and thinking outside the box in order to find success!  Topics Include: -our goals for hunting a new area -unique hunter tendencies on public land that you can use to your advantage by thinking outside of the box -unique locator calls for turkey hunting -how to put yourself in a position to hear animals Roy’s YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@curlhunts NEW THP VIDEO PODCA ..read more

In this episode, Zach and Nick breakdown the successful turkey hunt they had that morning. They recap the hunt and talk about the things that they felt led them to an awesome encounter with a tom and his hens. Every hunting situation is different but the lessons learned on every hunt help us in future hunts and hopefully you can take something away from these hunt breakdown podcasts!  Topics Include: -story of a successful turkey hunt -tips for picking setups  -being aggressive when turkey hunting -using locator calls to know where a turkey is before setting up NEW THP VIDEO PODCAST ..read more

Zach and Nick talk about some of the mistakes that they have made in the past early in the turkey season. Usually these mistakes are things that we have messed up in the past and if we think about those mistakes before going into the season, our success is usually much better. If not we tend to fall into the same old habits of having to relearn certain lessons. Topics Include: -What we do when birds aren't gobbling.  -Focusing good cover in setups when there isn't much foliage. -Keeping your composure when things happen fast. -Being patient around fresh sign. NEW THP VIDEO PODCAST CHANNEL ..read more

In this podcast Zach, Hayden, and Ally talk about what it takes to be a successful hunting mentor. Hayden has been helping Ally get into turkey hunting for several years and the two of them talk about their perspectives and the learning process of helping a new hunter improve their woodsmanship skills. Topics Include: -Ally's 2023 Turkey hunt -Lessons to learn as a mentor helping new hunters -Ways to approach helping a new hunter -Hunt stories and more! NEW THP VIDEO PODCAST CHANNEL! - https://www.youtube.com/@thehuntingpublicpodcast/videos THP MERCH:  https://bit.ly/30ZC1rm - Get 10% off ..read more

In this episode, the whole THP crew tells their favorite stories from 2023 turkey season and talks about their excitement for the '24 season. Topics Include: -our favorite memories from last turkey season -new strategies and strategy we plan to expand on this season -excitement for hunting new areas -lessons learned last season NEW THP VIDEO PODCAST CHANNEL! - https://www.youtube.com/@thehuntingpublicpodcast/videos THP MERCH:  https://bit.ly/30ZC1rm - Get 10% off THP Merch w/Code ZACH OPTICS - 10% off Vortex Optics w/code THP10 - https://bit.ly/3AOdKDQ TURKEY CALLS - Get 10% off Woodhaven ..read more

Aaron and Zach talk about hunting pressured turkeys and how their tactics change as hunting pressure increases. They discuss calling tactics, how to get close to turkeys, and answer questions from those in attendance.  Topics Include: -call shy gobblers -calling to turkeys from where other turkeys spend time rather than where hunters access -turkeys that gobble a lot but move away from calling -reading hunting pressure and how turkeys react to that pressure NWTF YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@official_NWTF NEW THP VIDEO PODCAST CHANNEL! - https://www.youtube.com/@thehuntingpubl ..read more

Zach talks to Izaak Young about his 2023 season in Vermont and how he adjusts his strategy when tracking conditions are not ideal. They talk about finding sign in the big woods and what type of sign is worth revisiting to either setup on or to look for tracks when there is snow. Topics include: -Izaak's 2023 Buck Kill Story -Scrapes in monotonous big woods -Trail cameras in the big woods -Gear to help tracking efficiency Izaak's Podcast- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-big-buck-theory/id1682115558 Izaak's YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@YouTubeBuckTracker NEW THP VIDEO POD ..read more

Zach talks to Jim Ryser (THP Music Producer), and his wife Linda, about behavioral and situational addiction and how it relates to experiences they've had with addictive tendencies in hunting. This podcast delves into some more serious topics and stories from Jim's experience with substance addiction over 20 years ago. Jim formerly worked in the health care world and specialized in treating addiction, and more recently has befriended the entire THP crew and has become a beloved member of the THP family. Topics Include: -managing addiction -life in recovery -how addiction can relate to "obsessi ..read more

Zach, Logan, Keith, Colin, Roy, and Ben discuss their success in the annual Ohio muzzleloader drives. Over the years, we have made many changes to our strategy because we are able to learn so much every season when we all report back at the end of a drive. We have learned a ton about how deer travel through the hills, where they bed, and where they feed. No matter what style we are using throughout the season, the lessons we learn on this hunt are always a great reference and have helped us become more effective hunting in the big woods.   Topics Include: -Deer movement in hill count ..read more

Zach and Aaron discuss various topics related to hunting in snowy conditions and specifically focus on the advantages of snow camo and the ability to blend into the environment. They discuss the success they have had hunting in the snow and the increased opportunities it provides. They also explore the importance of fresh sign and the ability to track deer in snowy conditions. Additionally, they touch on the impact of wind on deer movement and the potential for bed shifts during wind changes throughout the day. Zach and Aaron talk about their observations and experiences hunting in various lat ..read more