Boondocks Hunting Podcast

Boondocks Hunting

Welcome to the home of the Boondocks Hunting Podcast Family — where real stories, raw experiences, and the outdoor lifestyle come together. This is your hub for everything Boondocks Hunting, featuring our shows:The Garden State Outdoorsmen Podcast, Chase the Unknown, and Echoes of the Hunt: Behind the Hunt — a deeper dive behind the story of the hunters. From New Jersey whitetail woods to out-of-state adventures, we dive deep into hunting, fishing, conservation, and the mindset that drives it all. Join us as we break down tactics, share unfiltered stories from the field, bring on incredible guests, and showcase the passion behind the pursuit. Whether you're a seasoned hunter or just getting started, you're part of the family here. Tune in… and get ready to Chase the Unknown.

  1. 17h ago

    Field Notes: A Buzzer Beater Fall Bow Buck

    Send us Fan Mail We trade real-time deer season updates from New Jersey to Georgia and dig into what it takes to keep hunting hard when time, weather, and pressure all fight back. We talk target bucks, trail camera patterning, and why the best part of the season is often the quiet hours in the woods with the people we care about.  • catching up on hunting with kids and how the next generation is starting earlier with better gear  • patterning a specific public land buck by backdating trail camera photos and tracking repeat movement  • how warm spells and regional climate change deer movement from New Jersey to Georgia  • Pete’s late-season buzzer beater buck and the mindset of staying locked on a bigger “ghost” deer  • pushing back on social media pressure and choosing freezer-filling does over forcing a buck tag  • the real math of hunting time with work schedules, commutes, and being the sole provider  • public land courtesy, access bottlenecks, and what happens when another hunter walks past your camera  • traveling to hunt Ohio, Kansas, Kentucky, and how Midwest deer behavior changes expectations back home  • rattling, grunting, and snort wheeze tactics plus when curiosity beats aggression  Look out for that.  Support the show Hope you guy's enjoy! Hit the follow button, rate and give the show a comment! Ghillie Puck- https://www.ghilliepuck.com?sca_ref=6783182.IGksJNCNyo GP10 FOR 10% OFF GET YOUR HECS HUNTING GEAR :https://hecshunting.com/shop/?avad=385273_a39955e99&nb_platform=avantlink&nb_pid=323181&nb_wid=385273&nb_tt=cl&nb_aid=NA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bdhunting/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZtxCA-1Txv7nnuGKXcmXrA

  2. Oct 20

    FIELD NOTES 4: The Final Move on a Jersey Black Bear

    Send us Fan Mail We recap New Jersey Archery Bear Week with daily harvest numbers, weather swings, and the rules that shape how many bears actually hit the ground. Chris walks us through a frustrating but unforgettable close-range encounter that ends with a clean shot, a fast recovery, and a freezer headed for a serious upgrade.  • daily harvest totals by zone and what they suggest about movement  • how rain and wind change bear activity and hunter success  • the bow-only days versus bow plus muzzleloader structure  • what we would change about season timing and implement rules  • the baiting debate and why the current setup feels inconsistent  • preparation realities cameras baiting and juggling work and life  • mentoring new hunters and why the experience matters  • saddle hunting all-day sits and staying ready for the moment  • a 20-minute chess match with a bear at bow range  • blood trailing in low light and broadhead choices  • dragging logistics check station confusion and meat yield  If you have any questions, please hit one of us up. We will gladly show you the ropes and stick you in the right direction to hunt bears, whether it's Jersey or any other state, it does not matter.  Support the show Hope you guy's enjoy! Hit the follow button, rate and give the show a comment! Ghillie Puck- https://www.ghilliepuck.com?sca_ref=6783182.IGksJNCNyo GP10 FOR 10% OFF GET YOUR HECS HUNTING GEAR :https://hecshunting.com/shop/?avad=385273_a39955e99&nb_platform=avantlink&nb_pid=323181&nb_wid=385273&nb_tt=cl&nb_aid=NA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bdhunting/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZtxCA-1Txv7nnuGKXcmXrA

    FIELD NOTES 4: The Final Move on a Jersey Black Bear
  3. Oct 7

    Field Notes 3: From Kentucky to Wisconsin with Full Draw Pursuit

    Send us Fan Mail We trade week-three bowhunting field notes with Quentin as he bounces from a hot Kentucky opener to Wisconsin sits full of deer, clean misses, and a hard reset on mindset. Along the way, we get real about saddle hunting growing pains, broadhead blood trails, EHD concerns, and why the chase still matters when the plan falls apart.  • Kentucky heat, triggers, and an early-season miss that turns into a laugh  • Clean misses in tight and what they reveal about timing and pressure  • Switching to saddle hunting, changing draw mechanics, and fixing an early release  • Fixed blade vs mechanical broadheads, blood trail reality, and tracking in thick cover  • Why saddles beat climbers for mobility on public land and longer sits with a bad back  • Wisconsin weather swings, early color change, crops coming off, and acorns shifting patterns  • EHD impacts, reading sign without blowing up bedding, and being selective on doe harvest  • Hit list bucks, low-light movement, and the mid-to-late October window  • The mental game of redemption, enjoying the sunrise, and staying hooked  • Wolf pressure, spooky does, and how predators can change the feel of a sit  • Bear season talk from Wisconsin bait plans to New Jersey season timing  If you not are not following Quentin already, make sure you go check out Full Draw Pursuit on Instagram and it will be on the link below.  Support the show Hope you guy's enjoy! Hit the follow button, rate and give the show a comment! Ghillie Puck- https://www.ghilliepuck.com?sca_ref=6783182.IGksJNCNyo GP10 FOR 10% OFF GET YOUR HECS HUNTING GEAR :https://hecshunting.com/shop/?avad=385273_a39955e99&nb_platform=avantlink&nb_pid=323181&nb_wid=385273&nb_tt=cl&nb_aid=NA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bdhunting/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZtxCA-1Txv7nnuGKXcmXrA

    Field Notes 3: From Kentucky to Wisconsin with Full Draw Pursuit
  4. Sep 29

    Field Notes 2: From Blocked Roads To Full Parking Lots

    Send us Fan Mail We trade honest field updates from public land and break down the small decisions that turn a hunt into a win, a clean miss, or a blown setup. From crowded trailheads to a viral buck clip, we talk ethics, gear discipline, and why helping new hunters matters as much as tagging out.  • dealing with restricted zones and last-minute backup plans on base land  • handling heavy public land pressure and why most hunters do not walk far  • reading early season movement windows and treating deer sightings as progress  • diagnosing misses including nerves, shot lanes, and single-pin slider mistakes  • choosing between saddle hunting and a climber when comfort and mobility collide  • mentoring a new hunter on scouting, budgets, and getting real reps outside  • blood trailing basics plus reflectors for marking sign and backtracking in the dark  • building redundancy in mobile hunting gear after losing key parts in the woods  • targeting a specific buck, cutting lanes, and deciding when to get aggressive  • unpacking a viral rifle video, online backlash, and keeping the context on ethics  Support the show Hope you guy's enjoy! Hit the follow button, rate and give the show a comment! Ghillie Puck- https://www.ghilliepuck.com?sca_ref=6783182.IGksJNCNyo GP10 FOR 10% OFF GET YOUR HECS HUNTING GEAR :https://hecshunting.com/shop/?avad=385273_a39955e99&nb_platform=avantlink&nb_pid=323181&nb_wid=385273&nb_tt=cl&nb_aid=NA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bdhunting/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZtxCA-1Txv7nnuGKXcmXrA

  5. Sep 22

    Field Notes 1: Early Season Bowhunting Realities In New Jersey And The South

    Send us Fan Mail We’re back with Field Notes and we’re trading real early season updates from New Jersey, Delaware, and Florida. We talk heat, bugs, gear failures, self-filming setups, and the moment a tight shot window turns into a punched tag.  • season timing differences from North to South and how rut timing changes everything  • coping with brutal heat, humidity, mosquitoes, and short early season sits  • camp and weather lessons after a tent-flipping storm  • scouting disruptions from burns, closures, and downed limbs  • one-stick climbing, aider wear, webbed vs cord options, and why safety checks matter  • committing to mobile systems the same way we commit to saddle hunting and filming  • self-filming deer hunts with mirrorless cameras, action cams, and 360 cameras plus the value of B-roll  • New Jersey earn-a-buck pressure and a doe harvest with a quartering away shot breakdown  • buck fever control tactics when deer hang up and the clock feels loud  • Florida trail camera intel, doe group splits, and bucks starting to cover ground  Support the show Hope you guy's enjoy! Hit the follow button, rate and give the show a comment! Ghillie Puck- https://www.ghilliepuck.com?sca_ref=6783182.IGksJNCNyo GP10 FOR 10% OFF GET YOUR HECS HUNTING GEAR :https://hecshunting.com/shop/?avad=385273_a39955e99&nb_platform=avantlink&nb_pid=323181&nb_wid=385273&nb_tt=cl&nb_aid=NA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bdhunting/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZtxCA-1Txv7nnuGKXcmXrA

  6. Aug 26

    The Bone Crusher W/ Jackson Knight

    Send us Fan Mail We sit down with Missouri trapper and hunter Jackson Knight to talk whitetails, hard training, and the moments that turn into lifelong hunting stories. We get into shot placement, bow setups, Spartan Race discipline, and how a career detour pushed him into building Trapper Jack.  • Missouri deer tags, resident vs non-resident rules, and the state’s alternative season weapons  • Jackson’s first deer story at home and how early hunts shape confidence  • Shot placement realities with rifles and shotguns, luck vs skill, and how standards change over time  • Bowhunting gear choices, heavy arrow builds, broadheads, and practicing for real-world accuracy  • Spartan Race Team USA path, extreme training blocks, and staying ready year-round  • Multi-state hunting plans for filling buck tags and keeping meat in the freezer  • How nuisance wildlife trapping works, reading sign fast, and pairing trapping with repair work  • Why the game warden path ended, and what entrepreneurship made possible afterward  If you have any questions, uh Jackson's Instagram is going to be in the description below, whether it is literally about hunting, trapping, you know, his awesome stories that that he was able to tell, or also if you're actually interested in in competing and and stuff like that, um, you know, and and maybe how to get started or or whatever the case is, um Instagram will be right in the right down in the bottom.  Support the show Hope you guy's enjoy! Hit the follow button, rate and give the show a comment! Ghillie Puck- https://www.ghilliepuck.com?sca_ref=6783182.IGksJNCNyo GP10 FOR 10% OFF GET YOUR HECS HUNTING GEAR :https://hecshunting.com/shop/?avad=385273_a39955e99&nb_platform=avantlink&nb_pid=323181&nb_wid=385273&nb_tt=cl&nb_aid=NA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bdhunting/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZtxCA-1Txv7nnuGKXcmXrA

    The Bone Crusher W/ Jackson Knight
  7. Aug 4

    From NJ Public Land to Building Big A Deer | Chris Ginder

    Send us Fan Mail We talk with Chris Ginder about growing up hunting in New Jersey, learning hard lessons early, and why bowhunting can spike your adrenaline like nothing else. Chris also breaks down how public land pressure and constant baiting led him to create Big A Deer corn coating attractant and turn a personal solution into a business.  • meeting Chris through the Deer Classic and why NJ outdoors is underrated  • what Big A Deer Corn Coating Attractant is and how it’s used on bait  • early hunting memories that shape patience and expectations  • first bow kill nerves, missing high, then making the second shot  • learning field dressing, why it matters, and what makes it easier over time  • why hunting adrenaline hits differently than sports and how to calm down before the shot  • shifting from “nature walks” to reading food, water, trails, and patterns  • balancing hunting time with kids and running a product company  • why baiting can feel necessary on pressured New Jersey public land  • testing flavors for years, dealing with bears, and what deer seem to prefer  • getting into stores, handling rejection, and proving the product will sell  make sure you guys go check them out the description the link is gonna be in the description below instagram and also the the website  Support the show Hope you guy's enjoy! Hit the follow button, rate and give the show a comment! Ghillie Puck- https://www.ghilliepuck.com?sca_ref=6783182.IGksJNCNyo GP10 FOR 10% OFF GET YOUR HECS HUNTING GEAR :https://hecshunting.com/shop/?avad=385273_a39955e99&nb_platform=avantlink&nb_pid=323181&nb_wid=385273&nb_tt=cl&nb_aid=NA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bdhunting/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZtxCA-1Txv7nnuGKXcmXrA

  8. Jul 28

    Pressure, Recovery, and Second Chances with Quinton

    Send us Fan Mail We catch up with our friend Quinton to talk about what pressure does to your shot, what recovery looks like after a life-changing car accident, and why the closest encounters in the woods often teach the biggest lessons. From Wisconsin public land to Ohio ridge tops, we cover everything from competitive archery and deer behavior to bear baiting, predator management, and the experiences that keep us coming back each season. ASA-style 3D archery and why chasing points can work against hunting instinctsShooting under pressure with strangers, competition, and money on the lineRecovering from a serious car accident and adapting to life after a diabetes diagnosisWisconsin buck and doe tag regulations and how county zones shape hunting strategyOhio nonresident hunting, EHD concerns, and chasing history bucksWhy some deer drop the string while others never reactA cold-snap giant doe story and an unforgettable second-chance buck encounterTough tracking decisions, calling a dog tracker, and losing meat to coyotesUrban deer hunting, human pressure, and using predictable disturbance to your advantageDIY bear baiting, tag draw odds, and building scent associationWolves, mountain lions, CWD, predator management, and the baiting vs. food plot debate Support the show Hope you guy's enjoy! Hit the follow button, rate and give the show a comment! Ghillie Puck- https://www.ghilliepuck.com?sca_ref=6783182.IGksJNCNyo GP10 FOR 10% OFF GET YOUR HECS HUNTING GEAR :https://hecshunting.com/shop/?avad=385273_a39955e99&nb_platform=avantlink&nb_pid=323181&nb_wid=385273&nb_tt=cl&nb_aid=NA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bdhunting/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZtxCA-1Txv7nnuGKXcmXrA

    Pressure, Recovery, and Second Chances with Quinton
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Welcome to the home of the Boondocks Hunting Podcast Family — where real stories, raw experiences, and the outdoor lifestyle come together. This is your hub for everything Boondocks Hunting, featuring our shows:The Garden State Outdoorsmen Podcast, Chase the Unknown, and Echoes of the Hunt: Behind the Hunt — a deeper dive behind the story of the hunters. From New Jersey whitetail woods to out-of-state adventures, we dive deep into hunting, fishing, conservation, and the mindset that drives it all. Join us as we break down tactics, share unfiltered stories from the field, bring on incredible guests, and showcase the passion behind the pursuit. Whether you're a seasoned hunter or just getting started, you're part of the family here. Tune in… and get ready to Chase the Unknown.

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