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DIY Sportsman - Sportsmen"s Empire

Sportsmen"s Empire

The DIY Sportsman Podcast focuses on covering hunting and gear-specific topics for the do-it-yourselfer. Hosts Garrett Prahl and Bobby (Boudreaux) Boswell draw from their backgrounds in engineering and wildlife biology, respectively, to provide a unique perspective which compliments their real-world experience hunting whitetails, turkeys, hogs, and western big game with everything from homemade bows to firearms. This podcast is brought to you by the Sportsmen"s Nation - Outdoor Podcast Network.

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01:01:15

DIY Sportsman | Listener Q&A: Part 2

DIY Sportsman - Sportsmen"s Empire ·

2018/07/12

In the second part of the Q&A podcast, Garrett and Bobby go over the remainder of the questions sent in by listeners through Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. Part one answered quite a few questions relating to saddle hunting and set ups. Part two contains more questions about saddles, but also mobile hunting logistics in general. Cold weather clothing, packing gear efficiently, archery set ups, and more are all covered.

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00:53:52

DIY Sportsman | Listener Q&A: Part 1

DIY Sportsman - Sportsmen"s Empire ·

2018/06/28

In this week's episode we're answering listener questions. There were actually enough that we needed to split the podcast up into two separate parts, so we really do appreciate you guys being so involved. The topics are all across the board but generally geared towards mobile whitetail hunting. In both segments, there are lots of questions pertaining to tree stands, saddles, and climbing methods. In the first part, we also answer questions about what specific locations we hunt, choosing a camera set

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01:17:34

DIY Sportsman | Terminal Arrow Performance with Troy...

DIY Sportsman - Sportsmen"s Empire ·

2018/06/14

In bow hunting, we care not only about getting the arrow to the animal, but also getting the arrow through the animal. Troy Fowler, also known as "The Ranch Fairy" does a ton of experimenting with various arrow and broadhead setups to investigate their performance on game. With an unlimited access to hogs, Troy is not only able to fling lots of arrows at live animals, but also wait for the specific shot opportunities to test how a setup performs in ideal or non-ideal situations. With his

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01:05:40

DIY Sportsman | Saddle Hunting - Aero Hunter Kestrel

DIY Sportsman - Sportsmen"s Empire ·

2018/05/31

In today's episode we're featuring the Aero Hunter Kestrel, a hunting saddle that is the result of years of development and prototyping. You'll learn about Bobby's involvement with Aero Hunter and the design history of the kestrel. For those of you who are still on the fence or really don't understand the reasons behind the whole saddle hunting thing, we will be going into detail on some of the advantages and common questions that we see. In addition, we'll be discussing features that are making

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01:21:01

DIY Sportsman | In-Depth Broadhead Discussion with...

DIY Sportsman - Sportsmen"s Empire ·

2018/05/17

On today's episode, we have special guest John Lusk, the man behind the Lusk Archery Adventures YouTube channel. John has hunted a variety of game in the US and Africa and is a total broadhead junkie. He's shot and tested most of the broadheads on the market, both in controlled tests and through animals. He's also not afraid to talk about what he likes and doesn't like. We discuss cheap knock-off heads, premium machined broadheads, 2 vs 3 vs 4 blade, single vs. double bevel, mechanical vs. fixed,

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01:02:57

DIY Sportsman | Snow Gobblers and Sturgeon

DIY Sportsman - Sportsmen"s Empire ·

2018/05/03

This episode takes a dive into two great spring past times, turkey hunting and sturgeon fishing. The Rainy River sturgeon run is unique. There aren't a ton of opportunities for anglers across the country to intentionally fish for lake sturgeon (and even harvest them). Given that it also takes place during a time when most other area fishing opportunities for game fish are closed, it tends to draw a pretty massive crowd. A fight with a sturgeon can take dozens of minutes, even on heavy tackle, and

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01:10:24

DIY Sportsman | Ultralight Mindset for Whitetail Hunting

DIY Sportsman - Sportsmen"s Empire ·

2018/04/18

For western hunters, ounce counting is fairly common, and it has been for a while. The drive to become ultralight has typically lagged behind for whitetail hunters as a whole. However, for the mobile, run-and-gun hunter, weight is a bigger concern. Accessories that used to be made from steel are now offered in aluminum or composite. People buy smaller tree stands or switch to saddles. Manufactures are now used to listing weights for their products. Some modern whitetail hunters go to the ounce

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01:14:53

DIY Sportsman | Turkey Hunting Tips with Shane Simpson

DIY Sportsman - Sportsmen"s Empire ·

2018/04/05

In this week's episode, Shane Simpson is interviewed about turkey hunting tips and calling strategy. Shane is lives in Minnesota but produces an annual video series titled, "Calling All Turkeys" each spring. He travels across the country, filming himself and others hunting turkeys on both public and private land. Garrett and Shane hunted turkeys together in 2015, and Shane's run-and-gun tactics influenced how he turkey hunts public land to this day. Shane doesn't just hunt turkeys; he's

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01:29:05

DIY Sportsman | All Things Archery

DIY Sportsman - Sportsmen"s Empire ·

2018/03/22

This podcast is sort of a campfire style discussion about archery setups between Garrett and Bobby. It starts with equipment and styles that they're using, especially with the upcoming turkey season. They discuss shooting with opposite handed bows, using Quivalizer style setups, peep eliminator systems, vanes and feathers, broadheads, limbs, tabs, targets, and other miscellaneous items that are either new or noteworthy. The discussion also turns into a debate of archery theory. Is is better to

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00:58:39

DIY Sportsman | Spring Scouting

DIY Sportsman - Sportsmen"s Empire ·

2018/03/08

On today's Episode, Garrett and Bobby talk spring scouting, or post season scouting depending on your climate. Historically they've each placed a very different level of reliance on this strategy of gaining intel on hunting land and sometimes look for very different things. Garrett uses spring scouting as a primary method for learning bedding areas and piecing together big picture research. Bobby on the other hand places little stock on spring scouting with a much larger reliance on real-time intel

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00:49:03

DIY Sportsman | Saddle Hunting - Saddlepalooza 2018...

DIY Sportsman - Sportsmen"s Empire ·

2018/02/23

Garrett and Bobby team up with two special guests, Scott Hamilton and Greg Godfrey, to bring a recap of the Saddlepalooza event hosted on the Ft. Stewart military base in Georgia. The event brought people from all over the country who share a similar passion for hunting out of saddles. While one of the main attractions was hog hunting on the base, there was a tremendous amount of knowledge being shared right at camp. Nearly constant demos on tree climbing methods and platform options were being

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01:05:54

DIY Sportsman | Hunting Gear on a Budget

DIY Sportsman - Sportsmen"s Empire ·

2018/02/08

In this episode of the DIY Sportsman podcast, Garrett and Bobby discuss money and hunting gear. The fact is, not everybody has a ton of disposable income. The hunting industry and social media at times makes it seem as if you need the latest and greatest to be successful. In fact, many of the big name guys started out from much more humble beginnings. Often, it's the hunter, more-so than the gear, which makes the difference. That being said, there are plenty of opportunities for people to get good

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01:00:29

DIY Sportsman | Ice Fishing Equipment Basics

DIY Sportsman - Sportsmen"s Empire ·

2018/01/25

In this Episode, we discuss ice fishing gear from the perspective of someone with a lot of experience fishing the upper MidWest (Garrett) talking to a total newbie (Boudreaux). Topics covered include electronics, rod styles, augers, safety gear, and shelters. Through plenty of trips with various anglers, Garrett has not only tried plenty of gear himself, but has also had the opportunity to observe other equipment in actual use on the hard water. It should come as no surprise that which equipment a

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01:14:08

DIY Sportsman | The Truth About Ozone

DIY Sportsman - Sportsmen"s Empire ·

2018/01/11

Today's episode is a special one. We've brought on our first guest, Shawn Chadwick, to discuss ozone with. He has a PhD and works as a chemical engineer, so if anyone understands what's actually going on with ozone scent elimination, it's him. In addition, he's also a hardcore whitetail hunter and understands how we need to address these things in a real world sense. None of us have any affiliation with any scent control products, so what you'll hear is truly our unbiased thoughts. Just a fair

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01:27:25

DIY Sportsman | Ultimate Gear Review 2017

DIY Sportsman - Sportsmen"s Empire ·

2017/12/28

In their final podcast of 2017, Garrett and Bobby dive into a full on review of all the new products they tried over the course of the year. Archery equipment is tackled first, from compound and trad bows to arrows, insert systems, and broadheads. Next, the two cover new camping gear for spending days at a time in the backcountry. With Garrett's transition to hammock camping, he explains some of the major differences in a high end hammock vs. a cheaper entry level hammock, and the differences in

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00:58:28

DIY Sportsman | Late Season Hunting Strategy and Plans

DIY Sportsman - Sportsmen"s Empire ·

2017/12/14

With December upon us, most hunters have either filled their tags or hung up the towel. However, late season can still be a great time to have success for those willing to brave the elements. Late season hunting extremes and tactics vary quite a bit based on location, but food and bedding are still the biggest keys. In this episode, Garrett and Boudreaux discuss in detail how their gear and clothing system changes once the temperatures drop, as well as additions such as chemical, electrical, or

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00:52:05

DIY Sportsman | The Science of Rut Timing

DIY Sportsman - Sportsmen"s Empire ·

2017/11/30

Every time mid-October rolls around, hunters frantically search for guidance on rut timing. Will it be earlier or later than last year? How will the weather or moon phase affect the rut? How accurate are the predictions in popular magazines? When should I take my rut-cation? With the increasing popularity of social media, many have turned to Facebook groups to get real time rut reports. But are they just handicapping themselves? There has been plenty of scientific research of the topic of rut

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01:01:19

DIY Sportsman | Firearm Hunting Strategy

DIY Sportsman - Sportsmen"s Empire ·

2017/11/16

In this episode of the DIY Sportsman Podcast, Garrett and Boswell talk about firearms deer hunting. Garrett grew up hunting the annual 9 day season in Wisconsin which occurs after the rut, and recently started participating in the Minnesota gun season, which is timed during the heat of the rut. Boswell doesn't do as much gun hunting on his own time anymore, but his job requires him to be a avid marksman as he takes numerous animals for both population reduction and wildlife research, often in

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00:53:50

DIY Sportsman | Scent Control

DIY Sportsman - Sportsmen"s Empire ·

2017/11/02

In this episode of the DIY Sportsman Podcast, Garrett and Boswell discuss scent control... their philosophies, routines, and experiences. Both use a scientific approach to analyzing scent, and understand the challenges with trying to apply laboratory success and marketing claims to real world scenarios with new variables. They discuss the published studies using tracking dogs as well as weather conditions in which tracking dogs have been observed to follow scent more easily. Spoiler Alert! Rain may

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00:58:22

DIY Sportsman | In Season Scouting Tips

DIY Sportsman - Sportsmen"s Empire ·

2017/10/19

In this Episode, Garrett and Boudreaux discuss in-season scouting. Many hunters do a fine job of preseason scouting - glassing fields, sitting in observation stands, and checking trail cameras. But once the season rolls around, their focus shifts almost entirely to hunting. Often, it's easy to get caught up on what the deer were doing before the season, which can make it hard to adapt once patterns change. Maybe you've secured access to a new piece of property mid-season. How do you go about

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