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Beards Creek Adventures
by Mike Kuhlkin
At Beards Creek Adventures our motto is Faith, Family, and Stewardship. We are committed to seeking God through adventure in His creation. As a family we seek ways to enjoy the outdoors together. We are working to be faithful stewards of the land, for its benefit and ours. We own and manage property in Western NY where through trial and error we have honed our habitat management skills. Join us as we discuss forestry, crop management, hunting, fishing, hiking and numerous other adventures outdoors.
Episodes
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Ep 140 Grid Searching for Keys and Doe that Become Bucks
Ryan and Mike have "content" to share this week. It's been an eventful first 10 days of bow season here in NY, and BCA inches closer to the prediction of six bow season deer. Get caught up with the events of this week! Support those who support us: http://catchandrelease.us/...
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Short Story Ep 8 The Gun On The Wall
On this week's bonus episode Ryan reminisces about a double barrel shotgun that has been retired, to live out the remainder of it's life as a decorative piece on his wall. The gun owned by his great grandfather, grandfather, father, and now him, has seen many days in the woods. This is an episode...
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Ep 139 Three Guys, a Dog, and a Broken Buck
Charlie, Ryan, and Mike are joined this week by Delilah and she makes her presence felt immediately. We discuss the upcoming bow season and make our predictions for how many deer will fall among the 10 of us who call BCA our hunting camp. Don't miss this conversation, the laughs or the "Escanaba…
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Short Story Ep 7 Take a Kid Hunting
Ryan returns this week with another short story. Today he describes the lore of a kids first hunt and our role in that. You won't want to skip this brief essay! Please support those who support us: http://catchandrelease.us/ http://drapesarchery.com/ https://www.hallerbackgamecalls.com/
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Ep 138 Love Being Alone, Hate Being Lonely
Mike ponders the difference of being alone and being lonely. He dives into his experiences of being lonely and what he came to realize this week while he spends time alone and wrestles with being lonely. Support those who support us: http://catchandrelease.us/ http://drapesarchery.com/...
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BCA Short Ep 6 The Places we Name
In this episode Ryan reminisces about the tradition of naming various hunting stands and locations. Certainly you have some as well. Hopefully this Short will bring back memories of your favorite stand sites as well. Please show some love to those who do the same for us…
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Ep 137 Canadian Bear Hunt with Noah Almeter
Our guest this week is Noah Almeter. He is a young man who knows the highs and lows of both life and hunting. Four years after the sudden passing of his father, Noah decided to trying hunting. Today's episode covers his early experiences, his faith, and his recent bear hunt in northern Ontario. I...
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Ep 136 Peeing On Yourself and Other Deer Season Preparations
Ryan and Mike catch up on their summer adventures and talk a bit about preparing for the upcoming season. We also believe that after the craziness of summer this episode will mark our rise from the ashes and a return to regular weekly drops. Here's hoping! Please continue to support those who so...
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Short Story Ep 5 I Hate Chickens
Ryan comes back this week with a new shorty story about raising, more specifically wrangling chickens. Hope this one makes you laugh like it did us. Please support those who continue to support us: http://catchandrelease.us/ http://drapesarchery.com/ https://www.hallerbackgamecalls.com/
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Short Story Ep 4 The Alice Chalmers
Earlier this year Ryan submitted this to "This Country Life" and Brent Reaves read it. It's a wonderful story about Ryan's grandfather and the restoration of his tractor. You don't want to miss this one. Please support those who support us: http://catchandrelease.us/ http://drapesarchery.com/...
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Short Story Ep 3 Bears, Trash Fish, and is that Caribou a Dog?
Ryan brings us a new installment of Short Stories this week. Bears, Trash Fish and is that Caribou a Dog? takes us on his Alaskan adventure during Covid. Please support those who support us: http://catchandrelease.us/ https://www.drapesarchery.com/ https://www.hallerbackgamecalls.com/
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BCA Stories Ep 2: Using a Compass to get Turned Around
Co-host Ryan returns this week with another short story. This time we join him and his father on an Adirondack Snow Shoe Hare hunt. Tune in as chaos ensues. Please support those who support us: https://www.catchandrelease.us/ https://www.drapesarchery.com/ https://www.hallerbackgamecalls.com/
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Short Adventures Ep 1: The Secret Spot
This is the first installment of our monthly short story series. Co-host Ryan Marti has been writing a number of short stories and we are going to be releasing them the first Friday of each month. We hope you enjoy them as much as we have. Please support those who support us....
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Ep 135 Mt Lions, Ghost Deer, and Other Conspiracies Big Podcast Doesn't Want You to Know
This week Mike, Ryan, and Charlie got caught up on the busy spring they have had and then discussed some of the current conspiracies in the hunting world. Some of it makes no sense, some of it contains just enough truth to make you wonder, and some of it might make you think there really are Mt...
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Ep 134 Tailgate Observations
This week we took the podcast on the road. This spring we picked up a 63 acre lease that we are tentatively calling "The Annex." It's 6 miles from our cabin and property. Ryan Marti and I grabbed the binos and went over to do some scouting from the bed of the truck. While we were there we decided...
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Ep 133 Jason Lupardus -CEO Turkeys For Tomorrow and Wildlife Biologist
This week we sat down with Jason Lupardus the CEO of Turkeys For Tomorrow. It was a great discussion about bourbon, turkey hunting, habitat, and biology as well as some great insights to the inner workings of Turkeys for Tomorrow. Jason is energetic and passionate about the outdoors and turkey...
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Ep 132 Chloe, A Dog, A Wind Chime and A $2 Discount
Charlie's fiancee joins the show this week and shares about her first hunting experiences, her health journey and her and Charlie's experience shopping for their garden. She is great addition to the family and truthfully should be hosting this podcast going forward. I doubt you'll want to skip…
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Ep 131 Old Dirt, New Land, and A Bird in the Wood Stove
This week Ryan and I talk about the loss of his family hunting property in northern NY, we chat about a new piece of ground we just leased, and we tackled the issue of birds getting in the wood stove. This episode is largely just a casual conversation. We apologize for the few audio issues, cell...
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Ep. 130 Blake Lawson - Haller Back Game Calls
With turkey season quickly approaching we decided to connect with our good friend Blake Lawson, owner of Haller Back Game Calls. We talk a bit about the new calls he designed for this season, share some hunting stories and he gave an update on Kourageous Outdoor Kids....
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Ep 129 Mike Carney - WNY Longbeards
Mike sits down with Mike Carney founder of WNY Longbeards, Western NY's first branch of Turkeys for Tomorrow. Mike shares about his recent trip to Florida to hunt Osceola's as pursues his Turkey Grand Slam. We also discuss how WNYLB came about and what our hope is going forward. You can connect...
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Ep 128 Easter, Trout and Turkeys
Just a short update in the midst of Easter. Mike talks briefly about the importance of Easter, then ventures into trout season opening, turkey season coming soon, and some of the interesting things coming out of Albany. We will be back next week with a full episode. Please support those who…
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Ep 127 Nick Campagna Director of Sale for Woodman Arms and Vermont and Maine Hunting Guide
If you enjoy deer hunting and specifically tracking in the Northeast this is the conversation for you. Nick is a fantastic story teller, he shares about how he got into hunting and fishing, experiences learning from some of the "old guard" and ends our time together with the astounding tale of…
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Ep 126 We're Not The Right Guys to Ask
New proposed regulations for the NY deer season has Mike, Ryan, and Charlie processing what it might mean for us, for those in the Adirondacks, the deer herd, and most importantly the keyboard warriors and the self-declared biologists online. This was one of our more serious conversations and we...
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Ep 125 Scott Piraino of Pine Ridge Outdoors and Wise Eye Cams
Scott and I are both from Perry NY, but had to drive to Harrisburg to finally meet up in person. Scott drops by the podcast this week to talk about family, deer hunting, and cell cams. It feels like we really just scratched the surface of his knowledge. Enjoy the conversation, we will certainly…
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Ep 124 Crabs, Ropes, and Celebrities: Harrisburg didn't Disappoint
Ryan, Charlie and Mike review the Great American Outdoor Show at Harrisburg. A lot of laughs and stories about show life. Catch up with the boys and hear a little from behind the scenes. Please support our program sponsors: https://www.catchandrelease.us/ https://www.hallerbackgamecalls.com/...
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Ep 123 The Old Fogey and The Old Soul
Former guest turned co-host Ryan Marti joins us on this episode. The conversation goes down numerous rabbit holes as we get to know a little bit more about Ryan. Hunting in wool, trail cam use, collecting maple syrup and hunting with young kids all come up in our conversation. Please continue to...
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Ep 122 Objects Appear Larger, I think Jake died, and the Mafia goes Deer Hunting
After three attempts this podcast is finally recorded. The stories sadly didn't get any better. We talk about new co-hosts, the infamous fawn massacre of 2025, Charlies engagement, and Jacob's near death experience in Vermont. Please support those who support us: http://catchandrelease.us/...
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Ep 121 What Grinds My Gears
This week's episode is a little off the beaten path. Mike takes on the persona of the angry old man and invites you to join him in a good old fashion rant. Listen to the whole thing as he circles back around. Please support those who support us: http://catchandrelease.us/ Use code BeardsCreek10...
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Ep 120 Girls in Camp, Unwanted Experiences, and the Next Generation
Mike is joined this week by one of BCA's regulars Kim Boyles. They talk about what it's like having a girl in camp at times, Kim's experiences as a new hunter in her late 30's and how she is working to pass the tradition on to the next generation. Please support those who support us:...
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Ep 119 The Grinch of Technology, The Gift, and a Merry Christmas
This episode almost didn't exist and maybe that's a good thing. Join us for the final instalment of season 3 and reminisce with us about past Christmases and the greatest gift we've ever received. Merry Christmas to you all and Happy New Year. https://www.catchandrelease.us/ 25% off all purchases...
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Ep 118 The Dangers of Raising Your Own Hunting Buddy
Mike flies solo this week and talks a bit about the thoughts rolling around in his head this season. It's been a good year but life changes just like the seasons. It doesn't always feel great, but it doesn't mean it's wrong. As always we ask you to support those who support us....
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Ep 117 "My Only Fault" With Jon Goodwin of Wildgame Freaks
Jon Goodwin is a friend of the show and we consider him to be part of the Beards Creek Family. Today he sits down with us to update us on his deer season, his trip to Illinois, and how he balances his passion for hunting with his passion and duty to his wife and family. It's always a good...
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Ep 116 Two Bucks One Bucket
Today's show includes a guest appearance from Uncle Steve, everyone's favorite uncle. He is incredibly kind, easy going, and is passionate about hunting and Jesus. This interview is a lesson in learning to be grateful about what the Lord has blessed us with. We converse about his success in bow...
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Ep115 First Bow Hunt, Hunting with Heat, and do you know your child's name? With guest AJ Shoemaker
My nephew Andrew Shoemaker joins me on this weeks show. We discuss bow hunting, family, and getting into hunting a bit later in life. Please support those who support us: https://www.catchandrelease.us/ https://drapesarchery.com/ https://www.hallerbackgamecalls.com/
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Ep 114 Wake up Ryan, Dead Deer, and No Love in Oklahoma
After a two week hiatus we're back with Mike, Charlie, and Ryan. We chat about the season - successes, and skunks. Catch up with us as we catch up with each other. Please consider supporting those who support us: https://www.catchandrelease.us/ - Use discount BeardsCreek10...
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Ep 113 - Cut Corn, Squirrels, and Hanging a Left Cheek Off the Stand
This week Mike and Charlie catch up on the start of bow season 2025. Charlie began the season by taking his girlfriend hunting, while Mike starts the season in Senegal. Eventually the conversation turns towards how hunting a heavily cut property is much like learning to hunt a new piece, and we...
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Ep 112 The Woods as Church while in the Desert
This week is a short check in from Senegal. Just some quick thoughts about church, community, and why the woods might not be the church we think of it being. As always please support those who support us: https://www.catchandrelease.us/ https://www.drapesarchery.com/...
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Ep 111 Patrick Edwards - Angling Wisdom
This week we connect with a fellow outdoorsman and brother in the Lord. Patrick Edwards is the host of the Angling Wisdom podcast and is an avid angler with the goal of "catching everything." Listening to Pat talk about fishing in Wyoming was a bit like a travel log. It left us wanting to make...
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Ep 110 -Giving Infants Venison, Hot Freezers, and Roadside Grills
Charlie and Mike return this week with a conversation about life, life around camp, the coming deer season and the competition around hunting. The advent of cell cams, the exercise of naming bucks, and social media have all contributed to the loss of the traditional hunting mindset. Our pursuit…
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Ep 109 Danielle Atkins - Forester & Real Estate Agent
Danielle Atkins is a forester and a real estate agent in Southwest Georgia, but she is so much more than that. Our conversation today showed her heart for Jesus, her passion for her children, and her desire to help others learn wise stewardship practices. This episode pulls a bit on the heart...
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Ep 108 Talking Grouse with Cody Altizer and Erich Long
Cody Altizer and Erich Long from https://www.instagram.com/the_dear_hunter_project/ join us this week. I have been following these two gentlemen for a number of years and there are few in the habitat industry that show the care and attention to their craft that these two do. There are even less…
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Ep 107 Dave & Mindy of Davey's Logging
This week's episode is a little different than some of our others. Typically we focus in on Faith, Family or Stewardship but this week we touch all bases and then some. We are really excited to introduce you to this family. Davey is a logger and runs a growing YouTube Chanel and his wife Mindy a...
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Ep 106 Basso Safaris with Boris Basso and Chad Heflin
Ever dream of hunting Africa but think it is too expensive or too complicated logistically? We did too, but today's conversation with Boris Basso, owner of Basso Safaris in South Africa and his US rep Chad Heflin has us thinking that it is very doable and provides more bang for the buck. Boris...
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Ep 105 E-Bikes, Buying Saddle Gear on Marketplace, and Hiccups with Aaron Curtis and Nate St James
On this episode we reconnect with good friends Nate St James and Aaron Curtis for an old fashion deer camp bull session. The conversation ebb and wanes from topics like the state of hunting and a serious fall from a saddle to the difficulties of remembering your HuntFishNY password and the…
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Ep 104 Eating Everything But the Squeal and Dreaming of Outhouses
This week Charlie and Mike banter about dreams, pigs, and farming before getting into deer camp memories. A light-hearted conversation about beginning to turn the focus towards the fall. If you enjoy please share, like, subscribe, leave a review and all those other things. We would especially...
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Ep 103, Trapping, Smoked Pigs, and Landslides
Charlie and Mike check in on life around the lodge, what they have been up to, and what they are looking forward to in the coming months. Mike shares about experiencing a dry season in his faith. Charlie recaps his Young Life trip to Saranac. They also talk through the challenges of trying to…
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Ep 102 Curtis Shaffer - NWTF Forester
Episode 102 is an informative and insightful conversation about managing habitat for wildlife with a specific eye on turkey. Our guest Curtis Shaffer is a forester for NWTF working in cooperation with NRCS here in Western NY. Curtis is a third generation forester, and a deer and turkey hunter....
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Ep 101 Emily Johnston - Allegany County Soil & Water
Today we sit down with forester Emily Johnston. She gives us insight into the services available through Soil and Water as well as some of the differences between working in the Public Sector versus the Private. She gives an interesting perspective on the current sale of Public lands as well.…
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Ep 100 Jon Goodwin from Wildgame Freaks and Christian Outdoors
Our 100th Episode! Today we celebrate meeting our goal from two and a half years ago. We made it! Looking forward to the next 100. On the show this week we are joined with frequent "guest" Jon Goodwin. We talk a bit about podcasting and hunting and then dive into a discussion about Stewardship.…
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Ep 99 (BCA Rapid) A Nod to Fathers and Stewarding the Creatures
Another rapid (shorter) episode this week. We finish up our series Creating a Theology of Stewardship. We have previously talked about God's Blueprint, Stewarding the Land, The fall of Man, and today we look at Stewarding the Creatures. We discuss very briefly how we should steward both livestock...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
At Beards Creek Adventures our motto is Faith, Family, and Stewardship. We are committed to seeking God through adventure in His creation. As a family we seek ways to enjoy the outdoors together. We are working to be faithful stewards of the land, for its benefit and ours. We own and manage property in Western NY where through trial and error we have honed our habitat management skills. Join us as we discuss forestry, crop management, hunting, fishing, hiking and numerous other adventures outdoors.
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