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This week, we chatted with our new friend, Nicholas Delprete, with Harnessed Adrenaline, whom Derek met during his recent Texas hog hunt. Nicholas is a guide in Colorado and shares how he became a guide and what it's all about. He also talks about his stance on the legislative changes potentially coming down the pike in CO. We hear some great stories and talk about the differences between just recreating outdoors and hunting insofar as it relates to the question non-hunters sometimes ask about why we hunt.

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The discussion on turkey choke setups in the podcast episode highlights Greg's preferences and experiences with various chokes for optimizing turkey hunting gear. We discuss the reliability of these setups, sharing anecdotes about their longevity and effectiveness in the field and personal preferences for different types of chokes depending on hunting conditions and turkey behavior.
The conversation extends to specific choke types, such as the Carlson XD choke, which Tubbs praises for its excellent pattern consistency with Winchester XR ammunition, suitable for up to 50 yards. They explore the technical aspects of choke performance, including the impact of different ammo and the precision needed for turkey hunting, where a tight shot pattern is crucial.
The episode is both practical and technical, offering insights into how different choke setups can affect the outcome of a turkey hunt.
Of course, we have our typical podcast shenanigans, answer listener questions from the comments, and take a call from a special guest towards the end of the show.

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This week, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Conservation Warden Erik Anderson and Bradley Wilson talk about what it means to be a DNR Warden. They take time to answer listener questions, share stories from the line of duty, and bust common myths about DNR Conservation Wardens.
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In this podcast episode, co-founder of Weathered Oaks Game Calls, Matt Streim returns to share insights about their specialized turkey calls. Despite an Okayest start with some chair adjustments, the conversation quickly turns to the craftsmanship behind Weathered Oaks' products. Matt explains that their calls, which are handcrafted and lathe-spun using various types of wood, include features like being double-sided and waterproof. These attributes make them unique in the market, especially as they can function perfectly even when wet, a claim tested thoroughly by Matt himself.
As the episode unfolds, it's clear that the creation of these calls is not just a business but a passion for Matt, who started making his own turkey calls in 2019. The conversation also touches on some technical aspects of turkey calling, like how different woods affect the sound quality of the calls. This technical dive is interspersed with anecdotes from other guests and calls from listeners, adding levity and practical hunting advice to the mix. The overarching theme is the blend of entrepreneurship, craftsmanship, and genuine enthusiasm for turkey hunting that defines Matt's work with Weathered Oaks.

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Luke Cox with Hunt Lift Eat joins the show this week to share his mission and ethos of the Hunt Lift Eat brand and how it all started while he was still on active duty in the United States Army. Of course, we have a few laughs and share why hunting and the community of it all is so important to our heritage as hunters.
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Alec Bekkers with Backcountry Hunters and Anglers, Wisconsin Chapter, joins us this week to talk about the Learn to Hunt program, R3, adult-onset hunting, land locked public land, and his 2023 archery buck.
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