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Nine Finger Chronicles - Deer Hunting Podcast

Dan Johnson, Sportsmen"s Empire

Going strong for over a decade with real relatable podcasts, The Nine Finger Chronicles covers in-depth hunting strategy, individual hunter profiles, hunting success stories, and current events surrounding hunting rules, regulations and conservation practices. Host Dan Johnson is a passionate sportsman whose year revolves around the outdoors, his crazy family, and his overall love for Mother Nature. This podcast is brought to you by the Sportsmen's Empire Podcast Network.

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All Episodes

55:18

Finding Success In The Big Woods & Swamps

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2026/10/02

Joey Mnczunski joins Dan Johnson to share how he left a crowded family lease in southern Michigan and built a public-land hunting approach in Northern Michigan’s big woods. Over years of scouting and hunting, Joey learned to read swamps, clear-cuts, river bottoms, and changing deer pressure—and to hunt the spots rather than chase one specific buck.Joey talks about how antler point restrictions may have affected hunting in the region, how he finds promising ground, and why he rarely hunts the same

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45:45

Suburban Bowhunting & Population Control

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2026/09/30

Urban deer hunting gets wild fast when 10 acres can hold 15 to 20 deer. Returning guest Mike Ward joins Dan Johnson to explain how he and his organization help manage overpopulated deer in southeastern Pennsylvania, where deer move through backyards, landscaping beds, and neighborhoods.They discuss why deer numbers rebound despite heavy harvest pressure, how township partnerships and archery-only management work, and why hunting small suburban parcels still depends on wind, access, and understanding

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47:06

Opening Week Public Land Buck Down

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2026/09/25

AI is already changing deer hunting faster than most hunters want to admit. Dan Johnson and returning guest Aaron Berg break down how drone recovery, public-land strategy, and early-season buck behavior are forcing hunters to rethink what is fair, what is effective, and where the line should be drawn.Aaron shares the reality of running a deer recovery drone in the middle of hunting season, including what a recovery costs, how long he’ll search, and why some hunters are using the technology exactly

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73:38

Tater Skins & Fist Fights

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2026/09/23

What happens when a hunting podcast turns into a hilarious, brutally honest conversation about parenting, public-land chaos, and why the best bowhunters are always one bad decision away from disaster? Dan Johnson and Pierce Nelles unpack the kind of real life that can derail a hunt in seconds - a swallowed Lego, an emergency room run, and a day that goes off the rails before the first arrow is ever shot.Dan Johnson, host of the Nine Finger Chronicles, brings the chaos from the Johnson household,

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56:12

Public Land Slayer: Chancy Walters

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2026/09/18

Forward-facing sonar, brutal tournament pressure, and a 220- to 240-inch Kansas buck that got away—Chancy Walters lays it all out in this raw, funny, and unexpectedly intense conversation.If you care about competition fishing, big whitetails, or the mindset it takes to stay dangerous when the margins are razor-thin, this episode hits hard. Chancy breaks down why today’s tournament game is so punishing, how electronics have changed bass fishing forever, and why he still thinks old-school instincts

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53:14

B.S. Session: Small Property Oasis

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2026/09/16

Some of the best deer habitat isn’t on giant farms - it’s built one pond, one apple tree, and one overlooked bedding pocket at a time. Dan Johnson and Adam Larson break down how a 35-acre Wisconsin property becomes a legit buck magnet when you combine food, cover, access, and a little obsession.Adam shares the real-world habitat decisions behind his place in Columbia County, from a 20-by-30 pond tucked into a transition line to a 49-tree apple orchard planted for a harvest window that runs from

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50:20

Next Level Bowhunting Strategy

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2026/09/11

Big deer hunting success comes down to two things most hunters get wrong: trigger control and finding the micro pocket that deer actually use. Dan Johnson breaks down how to resist shooting the first decent buck that walks by, why that discipline is the difference between filling a tag and chasing a true target buck, and how access routes, bedding edges, and staging areas can completely change your odds.He also shares the real-world thinking behind hunting pressure, trail camera strategy, and why

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50:55

Deer Hunting: Less Pressure More Patience

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2026/09/09

Ten years changes the hunter, but maybe not in the way you think. Ryan Mead sits down with Dan Johnson to compare notes on a decade of bowhunting, deer behavior, and the hard truth that experience eventually changes how much you care about doing everything “perfect.”Ryan opens up about what has shifted most since his last appearance on Nine Finger Chronicles - from being overly cautious with trail cameras and stand access to prioritizing time, family, and high-percentage hunts over obsessive

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67:40

Neighbors: Whitetails & Mule Deer

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2026/09/04

Western Kansas Deer Hunting: Decoys, Glassing, and Mature Buck Strategy Western Kansas hunting gets brutally honest here: when deer numbers fall, CWD spreads, and the wind never quits, how do you still find mature bucks? Travis Glassman breaks down the exact strategies he uses to stay on deer in one of the toughest crossover zones in the Midwest, where whitetails and mule deer live in the same country but behave like completely different animals.Dan Johnson catches up with Travis after years away

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60:34

Just A Guy Who Loves Deer Camp

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2026/09/02

Some hunting stories are funny. This one is pure deer-camp gold. Greg Franzoni and Dan Johnson trade the kind of public-land memories, family traditions, and hard-earned lessons that only come from years in the woods - and a few disasters you have to hear to believe.Greg shares how a second-weekend deer camp became a multi-generation tradition built on communication, patience, and a whole lot of laughter. Dan brings the perspective of a bowhunter and storyteller who knows exactly how much the

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56:10

Pheasant Dogs & Family Traditions

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2026/08/28

Ready to publishPheasant hunting gets a whole lot better when you learn how a father-son crew turned South Dakota bird camp into a 30-year tradition, and why the best hunting stories sometimes start with World Series tickets. Brandon Marcourt breaks down the kind of upland and waterfowl setup most hunters only dream about, from wild pheasants and pothole ducks to the dogs, land access, and family rituals that keep the whole thing running.Dan Johnson and Brandon trade stories about getting ready for

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60:19

Just Going To Send It: A Hunting Strategy

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2026/08/26

The phones are listening, the deer are moving, and Jeremy Dinsmore is ready to throw arrows again. If you hunt whitetails, obsess over trail cam intel, or just love the kind of real talk that starts with a conspiracy theory and ends with a better deer season plan, this one is for you.Dan Johnson and Jeremy Dinsmore kick things off with the creepy feeling that your phone is hearing every conversation, then quickly turn it into a bigger conversation about how modern life, rising costs, and constant

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65:26

Big Woods Public Land Strategy

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2026/08/21

Indiana bowhunter Seth Taylor has learned something most hunters spend years chasing: success in the woods has a lot less to do with giant bucks and a lot more to do with reading sign, managing pressure, and keeping the whole thing fun.If you’re a public land hunter, a mobile bowhunter, or someone who’s ever talked yourself out of a good setup, this conversation will hit home fast. Dan Johnson and Seth break down the lessons Seth picked up after starting with almost no bowhunting experience and

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67:17

Finding Public Land Bucks... On A Jet Ski

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2026/08/18

The river-bottom deer hunting playbook is changing, and Lucas Psycho is already adjusting. From dry-year deer shifts and EHD pressure to why trail cameras might actually be making hunters weaker, this conversation gets into the kind of on-the-ground tactics that separate guys who find bucks from guys who just chase screenshots.Dan Johnson and Lucas catch up on family, coaching varsity basketball, and a summer full of travel before getting into the real stuff: how North Dakota whitetails are using

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103:22

Tinfoil Hats & Misinformation Campaigns

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2026/08/14

CWD, fake hunting trends, and corporate money are quietly reshaping the future of whitetail hunting - and Kevin Vistison thinks most hunters are looking at it all backwards.Dan Johnson sits down with Kevin for a raw, wide-ranging conversation that starts with gear and quickly turns into one of the most provocative hunting discussions of the year. From the brands he trusts to the ones he refuses to support, Kevin breaks down how hunting companies, holding groups, and private equity can influence the

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56:28

Southeastern Bowhunter

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2026/08/12

Baiting changes everything in Georgia deer hunting - and if you think public land and private land play by the same rules, this episode will change how you hunt. Dan Johnson sits down with Eric Chesowitch for a wide-open conversation that starts with NASCAR, turns into a crash course on southern whitetails, and lands on the real tactics that separate tag soup from a punched tag.Eric breaks down why early season is his favorite time to hunt, how a tiny 3-acre travel corridor can outproduce bigger

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70:22

B.S. Session w/ Jon Barlar

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2026/08/07

Your next big deer season might be won or lost by one simple thing: knowing when to stop forcing it. Dan Johnson and John Barlar unpack the kind of whitetail strategy most hunters ignore, from pressure-sensitive 50-acre setups in the Chicago suburbs to the late-October rut window where the biggest bucks finally expose themselves. If you hunt private, public, or tiny parcels surrounded by development, this conversation will change how you think about timing, pressure, and patience.Dan and John break

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67:09

Let's Talk Upland Birds

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2026/08/05

Unlock the secrets behind thriving upland bird populations with South Dakota Game Fish and Parks biologist Jake Wolfe. Discover how habitat management, predator control, and innovative research are shaping the future of pheasant, grouse, and quail populations across the plains—and what it means for hunters, conservationists, and outdoor enthusiasts alike.Jake Wolfe, an expert in upland game biology, shares behind-the-scenes insights into managing diverse bird species in a land of dramatic terrain

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81:53

Watering Holes & Mindset Shifts

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2026/07/31

When a water hole can transform your deer hunting season — and when it might not make a difference at all. Dan Johnson and Arron Bleise dive headfirst into the real-life tactics and unexpected secrets that could make or break your success in the woods. From creating the perfect water hole for only $90 to analyzing how deer behavior shifts with weather, moon phases, and even social media, this is your blueprint for smarter, more strategic hunting.Arron Bleise, a seasoned hunter and habitat manager,

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74:10

An OK B.S. Session w/ Erik Clark

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2026/07/29

Most hunters believe technology is the key to bigger bucks — but Eric Clark challenges that notion, revealing how genuine presence and simplicity may be your best tools. In this candid conversation, Dan Johnson and Eric Clark dive into the mental game of hunting, the value of slowing down, and the importance of authenticity in an industry obsessed with trophies.You’ll discover:Why chasing big antlers can cloud your joy and how to reconnect with the true meaning of hunting.The impact of modern

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