We’re back!!! After a few weeks away, the guys were able to get together and get you this highly informative show. The show this week is with Mike Tonkovich and Clint Mccoy of ODW to discuss the results of the 2023-2024 Deer season. Some good numbers, and perhaps some concerning numbers along the way, but the guys talk the biology of managing the deer heard in Ohio into the future. Paul spent the past week at the NWTF convention and we will have a full recap of that in the upcoming weeks. Andrew’s life is running full speed ahead and somedays it feels like its headed straight towards an iceber ..read more

This weeks show is an awesome one. The guys are joined by Rob Beckman who is working to petition the state of Ohio to allow rifles for deer hunting across the state. As many of you know, rifles are allowed for many other hunting activities, so what makes deer hunting with them so much different? Many of our neighboring states allow them, and Rob has some great knowledge and presents a very compelling case for why we in Ohio should be allowed to use traditional rifle cartridges. Below is a link to a petition you can sign to join the movement for allowing rifles to be another tool in the Ohio hu ..read more

On this episode of the O2 podcast GoWild Superstar Dan Hood joins the program to talk about new gear from the ATA show. There is a bunch of upgrade and new gear for the Archery hunter in 2024. Paul reads the news while Andrew is enjoying the sandy beaches and sunshine in the fine state of Florida. Turkey Season starts soon! www.theo2podcast.com  GoWild Profile  First Lite HalfRack XVision BlackGate Hunting Timber Ninja Instagram: @the.o2.podcast Twitter: @Ohiohunt ..read more

This week the guys are back at it from the heart of central Ohio, feeling like we are all at the North Pole. Cooooooold. The year is plugging right along, as they sit down to talk with Zach Johns. Zach took down “double D” this fall, a double drop tined white tail buck that was a monster. Zach gives us the run down of his hunt and all that it took to bring down this brute. Paul and Andrew go through some local news, muzzle loader reports, trapping research in Ohio, Ohio BHA Pint Night, discussion from Colorado, and more. The guys spent last week at ATA, and they will get you a full recap soon ..read more

This week on another exciting episode of the Ohio Outdoors podcast, the guys are joined by Henry and Jessica from the Ohio BHA and Women on the fly to discuss small game hunting! Henry has a passion for small game hunting, squirrels specifically, and Jessica was able to harvest her first squirrel recently. The guys try and cover a small game 101 kind of approach to the topic, to help get ya in the know on what it takes in the woods. Around the state, looking at bald eagles, and hiking in the winter woods! Congrats to Pat on catching his first 2 deer, and more. Good luck out in the woods this w ..read more

This week the guys have the privilege of sitting down with Pete Novotny, who recently retired from the Department of Wildlife for the state of Ohio. Pete has spent decades serving the state of Ohio at many levels within the law enforcement realm. Pete gives his story from when he started and how he got into law enforcement, and how the career impacted his life. This is an outstanding discussion, and we hope to hear from Pete more in the future! The guys recap a few stories from around the state of Ohio and more. Open house at Lake Logan, cold water safety reminders, and an upcoming BHA event ..read more

The guys are back this week with a quick intro to discuss some hot topics around Ohio, as well as recapping the past week.  Christmas discussion, upcoming events, deep thought and more!  Paul now has a watch to tell time while watching the Matrix, and Andrew is a little lighter in the stomach.  Around the state big news on a big deer, new years resolutions, and more.  Going back to the O2 vault for the meat and potatoes, but if you’ve never listened to the episode with Janis Petelis from MeatEater we are bringing it back!  This was one of the most fun episodes the guys ..read more

Your hosts are audiological inept, and can’t figure out how to produce a podcast anymore. Kind of. Paul and Andrew sit down to discuss the past week or so in their lives during this show, and Andrew continues to struggle with his audio issues/life so bear with us. New equipment is on the way. The recap of the week discusses the bonus gun season weekend, a doe that Andrew was able to put in the freezer, the Santa Train sprint and more! The guys are gearing up for the holidays and all that comes with that, but took some time to discuss news stories from around the state. New nature preserves bei ..read more

After numerous failed attempts and technological issues, the guys have come up with a show! You would think in their 3 rd year of creating podcasts things would go smoother, but nonetheless a show has been produced. This week the guys are talking some Holiday gift ideas. This is the second go at this weeks recording, Paul is sick, it’s 6am when this was recorded, so its as good as it gets. The guys cover some of their favorite products from stocking stuffers to full blown investments. Products from Wicked North, Blackgate hunting, First lite, and more. Something for everybody on your list!!! A ..read more

General Andrew Muntz continues his march across Big Ten Country. His plans to conquer the Northland were successful, he has, at last, set his eyes and his rifle sights upon the Keystone. Upon his arrival in the rugged hills and mountain of the Alleghany’s Genral Muntz was welcomed by the friendly Sons of PA, led by one, Mitchell Shirk…. Ok I’m done with the fake Civil War letter. Rember those fake ones that Andrew Luck used to do? Good times. Listen, Muntz invades PA for their rifle season, teaming up with the PA Woodsmans himself, Dr. Mitchel Shirk. Deer camp 2.0 was a blast. Some Bucks feel ..read more