The Real Hunt: John Hogie’s Raw Success and Failure Stories | John Hogie | Game Plan Ep. 026

Welcome back to Game Plan the Pod! In this episode, Davis Cole and Juico chat with John Hogie, hunter and creator of the outdoor channel Roam and Harvest. John opens up about his start in hunting, the ups and downs of making authentic content, and stories from epic hunts—bow hunting elk, spearfishing in Florida, and tackling exotic species like axis deer in Hawaii. They also discuss the hunting community, managing permits, and conservation challenges. Plus, get a glimpse into John’s background in combat sports and how he balances passion with everyday life.Check out Roam and Harvest for more adventures: https://www.youtube.com/c/RoamandHarvestChapters:0:00:00 – Introduction & Guest Welcome: John Hogie0:01:25 – Overcoming On-Camera Anxiety0:05:30 – The Reality of Being a Content Creator0:08:40 – Dealing with Trolls and Negative Feedback0:12:00 – Starting Roam and Harvest: The Business Plan0:14:15 – Early Hunting Experiences and What Sparked the Passion0:18:30 – The Challenge of Filming While Hunting0:22:10 – Recent Hunts: Turkey Hunting & Spearfishing0:25:30 – The Physical Side of Bow Hunting0:27:45 – Hunting Partnerships and Tag Management0:30:50 – Draw Systems & How to Get Hunting Tags0:34:20 – Hunting Exotic Species: Hawaii & Axis Deer0:37:50 – Understanding Invasive Species Impact0:41:10 – Favorite Hunting Locations & Ecosystem Issues0:44:00 – Ice Fishing & Cold Weather Hunting Adventures0:47:15 – John’s Combat Sports & Wrestling Background0:50:40 – Educating Yourself: Guides and Outfitters0:53:20 – Traditional Archery vs Compound Bows0:57:10 – Turkey Hunting Techniques & Gear1:00:25 – Hunting Ethics, Conservation & Wildlife Management