Episode Recap of Proposed New Firearms Legislation: This week on the show we discussed proposed new firearms legislation – HR 8 and HR1446. These proposed bills both have major impacts on anyone who owns or plans to own a firearm. HR 8 is titled “The Bipartisan Background Checks Act.” This bill would prohibit a firearm transfer between private parties unless a licensed gun dealer first takes possession of the firearm in order to complete a background check. There are, however, exceptions many popular media outlets are not mentioning, and we talk about these in detail throughout our conversati ..read more

Episode Recap: This week on the show we discussed the Outdoor Foundation’s 2020 Outdoor Participation Report. This annual report is created by the Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) and looks at the total number of Americans that report participating in outdoor activities during the year. The first key finding of the report is that youth participation in outdoor activities continues to decline. This decline is concerning to us as the future of hunting and fishing is likely to follow the same trend. Another key finding of the report is that the percentage of women participating in outdoor acti ..read more

The Next Generation Episode Recap: This week on the show we talked about about the next generation of hunting. We talked to Matt Butler who is the author of Billy Goes Hunting. He wrote this children’s book after his daughter was bullied at school for the family’s love and passion for the outdoors and hunting. Matt further explained how he, as a special forces officer in the army, became a children’s book author. He also shared the struggles he faced getting the book published. Next, we discussed various strategies on how we think hunter recruitment can be increased in both children and ..read more

This week on the show: Lead Ammunition As hunters should we be transitioning to ammunition made from safer metals? What potential impact does lead ammunition have on harvested game? Also, what about impacts on non-game species that come into contact with the lead? Is it safe to eat meat harvested with lead ammunition? Finally, we discussed differences in performance between lead and non-lead ammunition.  Where Can You Listen To The Ohio Huntsman Podcast? The Ohio Huntsman Podcast is available on all major podcast platforms. Here is a list of a few… Apple PodcastGoogle Podcast RadioP ..read more

Proposed 2021 Regulation Changes Include: Use deer management permits in all counties across the state (as opposed to only select counties as the previous regulation allowed) Eliminate the restriction on harvesting does on public land after the 7 day firearm season Only harvest one turkey on public land during the spring season Additionally, various changes to waterfowl season dates Where Can You Listen To The Ohio Huntsman Podcast? The Ohio Huntsman Podcast is available on all major podcast platforms. Here is a list of a few… Apple PodcastGoogle Podcast RadioPublicSpotify iHeartRadio Castb ..read more

In This Episode: We discuss changing the narrative around hunting, etc. This includes how and why outdoorsmen are often portrayed negatively in the media and how this portrayal affects public perceptions. Lastly, we talk about our responsibility as outdoorsmen to make sure our passions are being seen for all the good they do. Where Can You Listen To The Ohio Huntsman Podcast? The Ohio Huntsman Podcast is available on all major podcast platforms. Here is a list of a few… Apple PodcastGoogle Podcast RadioPublicSpotify iHeartRadio Castbox The post EP. 131 – Changing the Narrative appeared first ..read more

In This Episode: With many of the national trade shows being held virtually or not at all this year, we wanted to be sure our listeners were still able to hear about a few cool new products being introduced. We discussed everything from the new rifle from Savage Arms to the continued growth of 350 Legend and the advancements in ammunition offerings. Where Can You Listen To The Ohio Huntsman Podcast? The Ohio Huntsman Podcast is available on all major podcast platforms. Here is a list of a few… Apple PodcastGoogle Podcast RadioPublicSpotify iHeartRadio Castbox The post EP. 130 – New Hunting Pr ..read more

This weeks episode covers: Shed dog competitions Shed dog training Where to find sheds How many “extra” sheds a dog can be expected to locate Where Can You Listen To The Ohio Huntsman Podcast? The Ohio Huntsman Podcast is available on all major podcast platforms. Here is a list of a few… Apple PodcastGoogle Podcast RadioPublicSpotify iHeartRadio Castbox The post EP. 129 – Shed Hunting with Blue Clay Kennels appeared first on Ohio Huntsman ..read more

This Week We Discuss: New waterfowl regulations such as changes to some season dates, participation requirements, and also increased bag limits Some new opportunities to enjoy the outdoors including things like a new boat ramp that recently was opened by the ODNR Where Can You Listen To The Ohio Huntsman Podcast? The Ohio Huntsman Podcast is available on all major podcast platforms. Here is a list of a few… Apple PodcastGoogle Podcast RadioPublicSpotify iHeartRadio Castbox The post EP. 128 – Waterfowl Reg Changes & New Outdoor Opportunities in 2021 appeared first on Ohio Huntsman ..read more

In This Episode We Discuss: Some of the newly announced crossbows Are they a step too far? Or are they just new technology that will become the new normal? Are modern crossbows are still archery or have they evolved into something else? The challenges state game agencies face in deciding what should be allowable hunting equipment Where Can You Listen To The Ohio Huntsman Podcast? The Ohio Huntsman Podcast is available on all major podcast platforms. Here is a list of a few… Apple PodcastGoogle Podcast RadioPublicSpotify iHeartRadio Castbox The post Ep. 127 – Have Crossbows Gone Too ..read more