The Garden State Outdoorsmen Podcast

Boondocks Hunting
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Welcome to the Garden State Outdoorsmen Podcast, the ultimate New Jersey podcast for outdoor enthusiasts! Presented by Boondocks Hunting, we dive deep into the world of hunting, fishing, conservation, and everything that makes the Garden State a unique outdoor haven. Join us as we explore local hotspots, interview seasoned experts, share hunting tips and tactics, and discuss the latest in outdoor gear and regulations. Whether you’re a seasoned outdoorsman or new to the wild, our episodes bring you closer to New Jersey’s rich outdoor culture and community. Tune in and get ready to chase the unknown!

  1. DEC 16

    Field Notes 11: Welcome To The Jersey Kill Club

    Send us a text We celebrate Squatch’s first New Jersey harvest, break down iron-sight shot execution, and talk about why camp trust beats antler size. Then we pivot to urgent New Jersey legislation, predator management, and the next generation learning the right way to hunt. • first NJ hunt with a Browning A5 and iron sights  • ladder stand setup, moonlit movement, and a clean follow-up  • camp vibes, gratitude, and sharing stands without ego  • public land courtesy and why goodwill matters  • NJ bills A6055/S4893 and risks to science-based management  • bear overpopulation, collisions, and habitat pressure  • bobcats and coyotes, night strategy, and bait discipline  • Frank’s buck: snow timing, saddle positioning, and property-line recovery  • who to call after a shot and managing too many opinions  • passing it on: a father-son first sit and ethical foundations “We gotta take action, we gotta call, email, do whatever we can because this is something… we need to help try to stop this as best we can” 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

    1h 5m

  2. DEC 2

    What If The Forest Is Hiding A Neighbor We Refuse To See

    Send us a text A veteran EMT turned researcher shares the night that changed his life: tree knocks, rock throws, and a boulder at the fire, then digs into Sussex County’s startling sighting density, field evidence from High Point, and how AI and bias shape what we accept as real. We question proof, examine timing and behavior, and map a clear path between open-minded curiosity and careful skepticism. • origin story of Mike’s research journey from Florida expedition  • Sussex County as an East Coast hotspot with 71 sightings  • witness stigma and 48 new reports surfaced at the fair  • High Point evidence including footprints and analyzed howls  • why public expeditions paused and safety matters  • day vs night activity patterns and nocturnality arguments  • ambiguous tracks, pareidolia, and AI-driven hoaxes  • science, bodies, and why official recognition is unlikely  • folklore vs biology and the Jersey Devil sandhill crane theory  • naming Shadow of Redeye from a 1972 ranger report  • upcoming tours, festivals, and speaking appearances Find upcoming appearances at shadowofredeye.com 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

    1h 9m

  3. NOV 25

    Field Notes 10: The Buck Worth Waiting For

    Send us a text A gritty urban whitetail story moves from a painful miss to a clean seven-yard heart shot less than 24 hours later. We share what it takes to ignore social pressure, read suburban habitat, and stay steady when the season tests your patience. • passing deer on purpose and trusting the plan • hunting amid construction noise and retention ponds • adapting to wind in urban edges and funnels • camera intel, mock scrapes, and timing the drop in temps • diagnosing a high miss and rebuilding confidence • Wisconsin tags, gun week strategy, and late-season moves • food shifts, pressure migrations, and habitat pockets • social media noise, realistic expectations, and respect for women hunters • why bowhunting’s grind builds better decisions and better shots Happy Thanksgiving to everyone out there who's listening Don't worry about what other people say on social media. You shoot what makes you happy 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

    1h 3m

  4. NOV 18

    Field Notes 9: Zach Strikes in Oklahoma, Frank Seals the Deal in NJ

    Send us a text November keeps giving as we chase whitetails across Oklahoma plains and New Jersey thickets, turn misses into clean kills, and rebuild confidence one fix at a time. We share how small tweaks, smarter setups, and steady minds led to an 11-point buck, a buddy’s perfect shot, and a father-son recovery. • Lone Wolf hunt in Oklahoma with high wind and blinds • Missed shots, target panic, and the shot process reset • Final-day redemption on a surprise 11-point buck • Donating meat and mentoring young archers • Guiding a friend to a double lung and fast recovery • Switching trees with a saddle to cut travel routes • Calling with subtle bleats and tending grunts • Gear fixes: peep serving, D-loop length, nock fit • Broadhead confidence and arrow selection • Public land etiquette, safety, and respect • Getting kids involved with simple setups • Closing with gun season safety reminders Thank you to Rack Getter, HECS, Moultrie, Sever, and all the partners who support our crew and listeners Once we open up field staff again, if anyone really wants to join and come join a part of the family, we’d love to have you Be safe out there 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

    1h 4m

  5. NOV 6

    Field Notes 8: The November Frenzy – Six Tags, No Sleep

    Send us a text A brutal Halloween storm gave way to a November surge, and our team caught fire with a string of kills anchored by a tight, suburban-style buck recovery and a five-yard heart shot. We trade trail cam dogma for aggressive rut moves, ethics in meat salvage, and practical filming tips that actually help. • crew hot streak after storm • small parcel strategy around orchards and marsh bedding • target bucks Mr Perfect and Warrior weighed up • shot details, rain, and recovery plan with thermal and dog • meat salvage decisions and reporting process • aggressive rut tactics over camera dependence • saddle setup with screw-in steps and close-range shot • trail camera grids, timestamps, and off-path placement • calling preferences in doe-heavy regions • filming challenges, Insta360 workflow, and power management Stay looking out for the announcement to our game dinner. I should be announcing the date probably within the end of November 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

    1h 20m

  6. OCT 29

    Field Notes 7: Big Wins, Bigger Heartbreaks- A Pre Rut Week

    Send us a text A cold front flipped the rut switch, and we ride the highs and lows: Peyton’s 650-yard recovery, Zach’s near-misses, a field-edge long shot with a dog track, and Connor’s October 28 magic. We dig into weather, wind, calling, ethics at low light, and why access wins. • reading the wind and barometric pressure for rut movement • edge sits with standing corn and late-morning cruising • when to get aggressive with grunts and snort-wheezes • low-light restraint and shot accountability • long-range bow practice for field edges • tracking strategy with and without a dog • October 28 timing and midday sits • scrapes, swollen necks, and pre-estrus tells • safety harness reminders and lightning bail-outs “Just wear a safety harness for God’s sakes. You owe it to your family to come home.” 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

    1h 16m

  7. OCT 21

    .Field Notes 6: When the Arrows Fly – Diamond Bear’s Last Stand

    Send us a text The rain hammered down, the wind never settled, and a 20-year mystery finally walked into view. We’re fresh off New Jersey’s bear week with stories that run from legendary to hard-earned: Eddie closes the book on “Diamond Bear,” a boar first photographed in 2004 with a hollow diamond blaze on his chest, and we unpack the meticulous bait logs, peanut-fueled strategy, and storm gamble that made the difference. It’s a masterclass in reading daytime bears, avoiding being patterned, and using scent-only sits to force curiosity when bait would only feed competition. Then we shift to firsts and fixes. TJ times a 30–40 minute drizzle window, scrambles to a rock ledge, and arrows a 300-plus bruin at spitting distance—a case study in making short seasons count. Chris grinds an all-day sit through a nor’easter, puts a perfect lung shot on a bear that still crosses a thigh-deep creek, and leans on a tracking dog to finish the job when rain erases sign. Frank owns a miss after a bear ducks an arrow—yes, it happens—then redeems himself with a tight quartering shot that wrecks lungs. We get real about angles, penetration, and why heavy arrows and patience matter when fat, shield, and weather complicate everything. We also zoom out: harvest numbers by zone and county, what a 15.7% harvest rate says about pressure and weather, and the cultural logistics you only learn by dragging bears—crew coordination, quads, check station timing, meat care, and why some hunts start with a plan for getting 400 pounds out of a swamp. We even wade into Segment B’s bow ban and make the case for “any implement” access when cold temps favor ethical results. When deer and bears time-share baits and sows drop four or five cubs, management isn’t abstract—it’s on our cameras, in our freezers, and at the check station scale. Subscribe for more big-animal strategy, share this with a hunter who needs storm-play confidence, and drop us a note: bow or gun for late season, and what’s your best plan for a mile-long drag? 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

    1h 21m

  8. OCT 12

    From October Lull Myths to Bear Season: Field Notes on Wind, Sign, and Smart Setups

    Send us a text We trade the “October lull” myth for real field notes on wind, drought, and timing rain, while gearing up for New Jersey’s bear week and a patient whitetail plan built on funnels, scrapes, and clean access. Midwest drought, East Coast color, and tag policies collide as we map the best sits ahead. • warm, dry, and calm evenings changing wind strategy • why high winds don’t shut deer down • drought impacts on scrapes, scent, and sign • reading turkeys as deer security in open fields • post-rain movement windows and minimalist rain gear • e-bike access to reduce noise and ground scent • funnels, forced movement, and evening-only access plans • passing good bucks for target deer as patterns flip • NJ bear tactics without bait and scouting fresh sign • Wisconsin bear tag delays and team camp plans • Midwest vs East Coast timing and foliage contrasts • team-first mindset, content goals, and season outlook Good luck to everyone in New Jersey heading out for the Bear Woods. Stay safe and have fun 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

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Welcome to the Garden State Outdoorsmen Podcast, the ultimate New Jersey podcast for outdoor enthusiasts! Presented by Boondocks Hunting, we dive deep into the world of hunting, fishing, conservation, and everything that makes the Garden State a unique outdoor haven. Join us as we explore local hotspots, interview seasoned experts, share hunting tips and tactics, and discuss the latest in outdoor gear and regulations. Whether you’re a seasoned outdoorsman or new to the wild, our episodes bring you closer to New Jersey’s rich outdoor culture and community. Tune in and get ready to chase the unknown!

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