Episode 109 Southern Ohio, Turkeys, New Merch, and more

00:00 - Welcome and episode overview01:51 - Shed hunting adventures and tips02:22 - Trip to Southern Ohio for shed hunting and terrain terrain impressions03:43 - Sign from hunters and public land observations04:45 - Experiences with deer sign and tracking05:24 - Ohio deer hunting insights and land access considerations07:05 - Comparing Michigan and Ohio terrain and hunting pressure07:37 - Setting up on property, thermals, and stand placement tips08:17 - Property management: burning, replanting trees, and water features09:20 - Planning for waterfowl ponds and habitat improvements10:11 - Maintenance tips for tree stands and gear prep11:00 - Scouting strategies using leaves off and camera placement12:28 - Some discussion on stand location and deer behavior12:50 - Shed hunting efforts and finding antlers13:56 - Field sightings of deer and shed antlers, and late-season find15:08 - The challenge of shed hunting in crops and terrain16:27 - Tracking turkey sign and turkey activity patterns17:22 - Memorable turkey hunts and property features18:32 - Hunting tactics: blinds, calling, and decoy strategies21:02 - Gear prep: calls, shells, and practice tips22:04 - Turkey season preparations and licensing updates23:04 - The value of scouting apps and prior knowledge24:55 - Effective use of trail cameras for hunting success26:39 - Defensive behavior of wildlife and habitat transition areas28:30 - Bow hunting prep and gear maintenance29:02 - Strategies for turkey decoys and stand setups30:17 - The art of camouflaging and blending with turkeys34:09 - Memorable turkey hunt stories and surprises37:01 - Discussion on aggressive TSS loads and turkey hunting ethics38:04 - Dealing with hunting criticism and resource management39:01 - Creative use of decoys: geese over buck decoys!42:04 - Turkey tagging, e-tags, and harvest reporting45:46 - Deer and turkey population insights from harvest reports47:08 - Season outlook, draw systems, and conservation thoughts50:08 - Road safety, coyote and raccoon impacts on wildlife populations52:35 - The ongoing battle with predators and predators’ breeding habits54:02 - Upcoming outdoor gear releases and merch plans55:50 - Episode closing and upcoming topics