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Painted Arrow Podcast

Nate Hicks and Devin Cole

Painted Arrow is the unfiltered story of two childhood friends—Nate Hicks and Devin Cole—building a company, chasing wild places, and having a damn good time doing it. This podcast documents the grind of growing Painted Arrow, the lessons learned along the way, and the hunts that keep us grounded (and occasionally humbled). We work hard, play harder, and aren’t afraid to laugh at ourselves when things go sideways—which they often do. Expect real hunt experience, behind-the-scenes takes, honest

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Episode 058 - Preparing for an Early Season Whitetail...

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2021/10/18

On this episode Nate and Devin start out by discussing a new target buck that recently appeared on trail camera in the Crick Woods. Nate is gearing up to hunt whitetails in the great state of Kentucky in the early season. Never setting foot in Kentucky before the fellas hash out the plan and strategy to put a deer down on this out of state whitetail hunt. Early season strategy, weather patterns, drought conditions, identifying early rubs and scrapes, and much more are discussed in this

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Episode 057 - The Tale of the "Holy Spirit", A...

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2021/10/11

This is an epic story of a giant southern Michigan whitetail buck we named the "Holy Spirit". A truly once in a lifetime deer taken with archery equipment on small parcel private lands. This podcast reveals all of the juicy details that went into the strategy for putting this buck on the ground from the time it was first seen in December 2020, to the time is was harvested on the season opener in October 2021. If you like a good buck story, this is one you don't want to miss.

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Episode 056 - White-Tales in Ohio

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2021/10/08

We are starting a new series called White-Tales where we travel around the country interviewing passionate hunters about some of their hunts in the past and find out what makes them so successful. This first ever White-Tale's episode takes place in Northern Ohio with our first story teller Craig Wager and his boy Wade. This hunting family has figured out how to get it done year after year and has some pretty awesome tales to share! Don't miss it.

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Episode 055 - Searching For White-Tales

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2021/10/04

On this episode Nate and Devin share some exciting news revolving around the re-brand of Painted Arrow! We are officially live with our new hunting specific forum called TRACKS which was designed by hunters for hunters. We also talk around our new audio series called WHITE-TALES where we are seeking epic hunting stories from folks like you!! Listen in to find out how you can be featured on one of our future episodes!

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Episode 054 - Getting Your Mind Right for the Archery...

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2021/09/30

This podcast is all about getting your mind, body and soul in the right place to go out into the hunting woods this fall. There are many different pressures hunters can feel today without even realizing it. Laser focusing your mind on your goals are extremely important and when your mind and body are on the same page a lot can change for the better, especially when hunting! Good luck this season archery hunters!

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Episode 053 - Great Anticipation for Deer Season

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2021/09/27

On this episode Nate and Devin discuss the trail camera ban in Arizona and weigh in on what the regulations mean for hunters everywhere. Devin gives an update on the Crick Woods property and shares his plans to gain access from his neighbors to increase his chances at a mature buck this fall. The fellas discuss what to consider when asking for permission to hunt on other folks property and much more.

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Episode 052 - Big Buck Sightings in August

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2021/09/20

As many whitetail enthusiasts believe, August is a great month to see bucks in velvet as well as get pictures of bucks on trail cameras. Nate and Devin discuss some of the major sightings and encounters they have had with their main target buck, the Holy Spirit, for the fall. Based on a lot of information and passed experience we begin to piece the puzzle together on what the strategy may be come hunting season.

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Episode 051 - The Crick Woods - Part 2

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2021/09/13

This is the sequel to the previous episode where we reveal what we found and saw on our scouting mission of a new hunting parcel. We discuss the different doe and buck bedding areas we identified, deer travel corridors through the terrain, crick lines for buck travel, and effect agricultural crop rotation may have on deer.

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Episode 050 - Acquiring the Crick Woods Part 1

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2021/09/07

Devin Cole recently acquired a new parcel of hunting property while the real estate market is at a unique high point. This episode dives into the details surrounding the possession of the Crick Woods and why it has the potential to change hunting habits in a big way! This part one documents the thoughts before ever setting foot on the piece of ground. Part two will reveal what we found after walking and scouting the property!

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Episode 049 - An Epic Card Pull

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2021/09/02

Big mature whitetails in Michigan are a real thing, they are just hard to come by. This podcast reveals a few of Nate's hidden gems on the new farm he purchased in late season winter time frame of 2021. Nate and Devin insert an SD card in the laptop and walk through some of the more mature deer on the property and talk through the early stage planning to harvest these bucks. It's never to early to get buck fever, this podcast is proof we got it in July...

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Episode 048 - A New Beginning.... New Life

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2021/08/30

Painted Arrow excitedly announces and welcomes its new partner to the team, Devin Cole. Nate and Devin discuss the new direction of the company and clearly outline the mission and vision of what to expect from the crew. Painted Arrow is transitioning full time to become an outdoor media company dedicated to ethically and humanely harvesting wild game with archery equipment. Listen to this here podcast to get the full details of our complete rebrand!!

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Episode 047 - How I Bought My First Deer Hunting Farm...

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2021/02/10

This is a very special episode that has been anticipated for many years. Devin Cole interviews Nate as he shares in depth perspective on how he personally acquired his first hunting property at a young age. Nate shares everything from financing hunting land, what to look for when buying land, mistakes to avoid when buying hunting land, setting a budget for buying land, having the right mindset, and all things associated with first time land buyers!

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Episode 046 - Trapping Furbearers in Michigan with...

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2021/01/25

In this Episode I am joined by Adam Bump who is the Furbearer Specialist for the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. This episode contains information on furbearer population dynamics, trapper demographics, how Michigan regulations are created, nuisance animals, the fur boom in the mid-1800s, and the tough conversations revolved around trapping in 2021. If you are a trapper or aspire to be one, this is an episode for you!

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Episode 045 - Population Density and Reproduction in...

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2021/01/04

In this episode I am joined by Dwayne Etter who is a Wildlife Research Specialist for the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Dwayne has studied whitetail deer for a large part of his professional career along with other species such as bear. On this podcast, you will hear all about population densities, carrying capacity, sexual reproduction, the rut, breading selection, late season management, sex ratios, sampling, hunter numbers, and many other topics all involving whitetail deer in

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Episode 044 - Creating a Post Hunt Routine - Top 10...

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2020/12/14

This podcast consists of the top 10 things you should do as a hunter post-hunt! This is a reminder of all the things you know you should do but maybe forget to do or put them off after a hunting trip. This list applies to the western hunters as well as mid-west whitetail hunters together. By adding some of these tasks to your post hunt routine you will be a better outdoorsmen and hunter in the long haul!

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Episode 043 - Big Michigan Whitetail Bucks with Devin...

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2020/12/07

Devin Cole joins the podcast to talk about his successful 2020 whitetail deer season. Planting food plots, rattling strategies, whitetail habitat, stand location, and more are covered on this episode. If you enjoy pursuing big whitetail bucks and love hearing a good couple hunting stories then buckle up, this episode is for you!

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Episode 042 - "KEEP HUNTING", A Michigan Buck Tale...

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2020/11/23

Get ready for one heck of an incredible big buck story in the great state of Michigan. On this episode, Alex Hicks joins the podcast to share a buck tale that most dream about but never live to experience firsthand. This story takes place in Mid-November in Michigan during the peak rut for whitetail deer. Ahosh!

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Episode 041 - Tales of a Colorado Wilderness Elk Hunt

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2020/11/02

This is a must listen to elk hunting story that takes place in some of the most remote wilderness you can find in the state of Colorado. After hunting hard for two years and coming home empty handed each year, Nate finally fills his tag and brings home fresh elk meat to share with family. This is a tale of struggle, persistence, grit, and ultimately success! Hard work pays off! Listen in for the full story.

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Episode 040 - Everything You Need in Your Pack For...

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2020/10/20

This is a complete overview and insight of all the main pieces of gear I take with me into the mountains when chasing elk. If you are looking for elk hunting gear recommendations then this podcast is for you. I have been backpacking in some of the most remote places in the country and you need to have solid gear that you believe in. I walk through most all of my gear from rifles, tent selection, backcountry cooking stoves, optics, sleeping pads, knifes and more! Thanks for listening big game

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Episode 039 - Stalking Whitetail Deer in the...

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2020/10/12

This episode has four different audio chunks to it that I compiled together to make this weeks full episode. Each chunk is a summary of my hunt in the field each day. I did a 3 day trip to the public land mountains of Tennessee where I was chasing whitetail deer with my bow in late September. I had some great success stalking in close to some wild game and had a bunch of close encounters with the local elk herd. Listen in to hear the full story!!

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