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The HUNTXP Podcast
by J.D. Larson
Two real hunting buddies. Real laughs. Real fails. Real faith.Welcome to the deer camp you can tune into every week.
Episodes
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Don't be 10 seconds too late | Ground Hunting with Chancy Walters
When should you wait on a buck—and when does hesitation cost you the opportunity? Chancy Walters from Whitetail Adrenaline joins HUNTXP live at Huntstock for a conversation about hunting whitetails on the ground, reading deer behavior, and making your move when the window opens. Chancy shares why...
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1,250 Miles to Get 25 Yards From a Giant Mule Deer | My First High-Country Mule Deer Archery Hunt
Traveled 1,250 miles from the Midwest to the Idaho high country—and somehow ended up just 25 yards from the biggest mule deer we saw all week. In Episode 59 of the HUNTXP Podcast, JD breaks down his first high-country mule deer hunt and what he learned when months of preparation finally met the...
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E:58 The Most Lethal Arrow Setup? Ranch Fairy & Derrek Dixon Weigh In
What’s the most lethal arrow setup for whitetails—and where do Ranch Fairy and Derrek Dixon agree? We’re bringing back a conversation from Huntstock that puts Troy “Ranch Fairy” and Derrek Dixon of Whitetail Research at the same table. Troy brings his experience testing arrow performance. Derrek...
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our First Western Hunt: Gear, Mistakes & Lessons from the Mountains
What does it really take to prepare for your first backcountry hunt? With an Idaho mule deer hunt just days away, JD sits down with Jonny to talk through the gear, preparation, and mindset needed to trade Midwest whitetail woods for steep mountain country. Drawing on a decade of Western hunting...
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Nick Andrews: What 4 Years on the THP Crew has Taught Him
Nearly four years after joining The Hunting Public as an intern, Nick Andrews sits down with JD and Jonny to reflect on how life with the THP crew has changed the way he hunts. Nick shares the habits he has left behind, the value of hunting midday, lessons learned while filming elk, and why...
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New to Deer Hunting? Start Here | Post Hunt Clarity
Are you new to deer hunting—or still trying to become more consistent in the woods? Start here. Gabe Denzine and Ben Resnick, founders of Post Hunt Clarity, join the HuntXP Podcast to explain how new and intermediate hunters can build real hunting skills, avoid expensive gear mistakes, and gain…
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Two Hunters and an Enviormental Activist Walk into a Podcast... | ft Robin Greenfeild
Two hunters. One environmental activist. Twenty years since they last sat down together. In this episode of HUNTXP, Ashland, Wisconsin natives Jonny BeBeau and JD Larson reconnect with former high school soccer teammate and internationally known environmental activist and forager Robin…
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HUNTSTOCK Founders Pat & Pat Explain Why Hunting Needed Its Own Festival
What happens when two diehard hunters with addictive personalities, event-planning experience, and a vision for bringing the hunting community together decide to build something different? You get HUNTSTOCK. In this episode of the HUNTXP Podcast, JD and Jonny sit down with Pat Burns and Pat…
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HUNT & HANG: The Hangr Co Story: Luc Douglas on Building Better Euro Mount Brackets
USE CODE “HUNTXP” for 15% off at theHangr.coLuc Douglas from The Hangr Co joins the HUNTXP Podcast to talk Kansas hunting, bowhunting, 3D archery, turkey season, and the story behind building a small hunting business from the ground up.Luc is a lifelong Kansan from Abilene who got pulled deeper...
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The Man & Story Behind Gobbler Ridge Turkey Calls
Turkey season is here—and instead of just talking tactics, we sat down with a guy who lives and breathes it from a different angle. This episode features Josh Ermer, owner and call maker behind Gobbler Ridge Turkey Calls—a small-batch operation built from the ground up by a diehard hunter who...
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BONUS: Dan Infalt on HUNSTOCK – What It Is & Why It Matters
This BONUS episode is focused on HUNSTOCK with Dan Infalt (The Hunting Beast). We break down what Hunstock really is, why it’s gained traction, and what hunters actually get out of it. Dan shares his perspective on the value of learning from others, adapting in the field, and surrounding yourself...
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The Forgotten Story of Black Hunters (And Why It Matters Today) | We Do This Too Outdoors
If you think hunting culture looks the same for everyone—you’re missing part of the story. In this episode of the HUNTXP Podcast, we sit down with Courtney Williamson, host of We Do This Too Outdoors, to unpack a side of hunting that rarely gets talked about: the history, struggles, and future of...
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Building a Hunting Legacy | Vaughn Stalker of Tamarak Hunting on Generational Passion
In this episode, we sit down with Vaughn Stalker of Tammarak Hunting to talk about his journey into the outdoors and the role family played in shaping him as a hunter. 🦌 In This Episode: TideWe Buy one - Chance to win your money back This is a real conversation about growing up around hunting,...
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HUNTXP Reacts: Turkey Edition
Turkey season is coming fast, so JD and Jonny fired up another HUNTXP Reacts episode—this time focused entirely on turkey hunting. In this episode, the guys react to turkey hunting news, debate some hot takes, and break down some of the best turkey hunting clips online. From calling strategies…
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Roy Holdford: Turkey Van Tour Preview
Roy Holdford joins the HUNTXP Podcast to talk about his season traveling and hunting with groups like The Hunting Public and Gone All Season. Roy shares what it’s like chasing turkeys across the country, the lessons he’s learned hunting with experienced crews, and how relationships in the hunting...
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HUNTXP Reacts: Public Land Encounters, Poaching Scandal & Oregon Hunting Ban?!
n this episode of HUNTXP Reacts, JD and Jonny break down some of the biggest stories and wildest encounters happening in the hunting world right now. We react to: A proposed Oregon petition that could ban hunting, fishing, and livestock farming The ongoing fight to protect the Boundary Waters…
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Breaking the Mold: Kaitlyn Maus on Hunting Success, Grit, and Changing the Game
Kaitlyn Maus isn’t here to play the industry’s game—she’s redefining it. In this episode, we sit down with one of the most respected women in the hunting space. Kaitlyn’s not a social media model posing in camo—she’s a bowhunter, storyteller, and self-made success in the field and on YouTube. We...
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Real Hunting Questions, Honest Answers Q&A part 2
Get ready for one of our most personal and fun episodes yet. JD and Jonny answer listener-submitted hunting questions — including some from JD’s own kids! From how to hunt bears, to why Jonny really does Hunt Xp, to favorite venison recipes and public land ethics — this episode is packed with…
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Mobile Hunting Tactics, Saddle Setups, and Trudave Gear First Impressions | HUNTXP Q&A Pt. 1
In this first part of our special Q&A series, JD and Jonny tackle your questions on mobile hunting gear, rattling tactics, and how weather and pressure change your approach in the Midwest. They kick things off with a hands-on first impression of Trudave’s new waterproof rain set and 800g…
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Can Digital Deer Camp Save a Dying Tradition? | Walt Lee’s Mission to Rebuild Real Hunting Community
What happens when the hunting camp disappears—but the need for connection remains? In this episode of the HUNTXP Podcast, JD Larson and Jonny sit down with Walt Lee—former co-founder of the now-retired SoCo Hunt—to unpack how modern hunters are becoming increasingly disconnected, and why he’s...
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Gone All Season | Season Recap: Big Bucks down in Wisconsin
In this episode of the HUNTXP Podcast, we sit down with Cole Booth and Mac from Gone All Season to break down the highs, lows, and lessons from their most ambitious whitetail season yet.From an epic muzzleloader drive in Ohio with The Hunting Public crew to solo public land sits in Sheboygan…
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Gear in Review 2025: Our Favorite Hunting Gear from KUIU, TrueDave, Easton, Guard Pro & More
In this episode of the HUNTXP Podcast, JD and Jonny break down their most-used hunting gear of 2025—and topping the list? The Nested Layering System, which crushed in comfort, versatility, and real-deal cold-weather performance. Whether you’re glassing muleys out West or posting up for rutting...
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Redefining Hunting Success: Eric Clark of Okayest Hunter on Humility, Hate, and the Future of online hunting culture
Eric Clark of Okayest Hunter joins the HUNTXP Podcast for one of the most raw and real conversations we’ve had on modern hunting culture. After catching hate online for posting a photo of his first bow-killed doe, Eric realized just how toxic parts of the hunting community had become — especially...
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Rutcation Recap: New Ground, Big (Viral) Misses, and Tagging Bucks with Our Kids
We’re back from rutcation, and this one covers everything — from hunting new states to passing on the passion to our kids. JD had a close encounter with a mature buck… and busted it. That moment went viral — and so did the backlash. We unpack the miss, the fallout, and what it revealed about...
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What every Hunter needs to Know about Tracking: From one of the Founders of the TRAKR app
Every hunter faces it sooner or later — that sinking feeling after the shot when the blood trail fades. In this episode, JD and Jonny sit down with Shane Simpson, co-creator of the TRAKR app and one of the most respected deer trackers in the country.Shane breaks down what really happens after the...
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Stick and String: Kansas Trad bow Hunting with Garrett Davis
Sometimes the best hunts aren’t about filling tags — they’re about the people, the stories, and the moments that shape who we are as hunters. In this episode, JD Larson sits down with Garrett Davis, a Kansas bowhunter with a passion for traditional archery and chasing experiences over…
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What Idaho Elk Hunting Really Takes—Joe Jones Breaks It Down
This week, JD and Jonny catch up with one of our favorite returning guests—Joe Jones from Outdoors in Color. From his first gobbler and a son’s first dove, to punching tags in elk country and stacking coyotes—Joe’s 2025 season was anything but slow.📍 Topics We Cover: • His full DIY Idaho elk…
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Inside a Full Season of Thermal Whitetail Tracking with Derrick Dixon
In this episode, we sit down with Derrick Dixon, founder of Whitetail Research, to dig into his groundbreaking thermal‑drone study of mature bucks. We unpack what drone footage reveals that GPS collar data often misses, explore why bucks move when they do (and when they don’t), and talk real...
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Mastering Traditional Bow Hunting: Renaissance Women MN (Melody Haege)
In this raw and real episode of the HUNTXP Podcast, JD and Jonny sit down with Melody, a fierce traditional archer and ground hunter, to unpack what it means to live the trad life. From overcoming neurological challenges to dropping does with a recurve, Melody's story hits deeper than most. She...
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Justin Gibbins: The Difference Jesus Makes
In this episode of the HUNTXP Podcast, we sit down with Justin Gibbins, founder of Limitless Outdoors, to talk about his journey from Idaho to Alaska, building a hunting ministry, and how faith and the outdoors intersect in powerful ways. Justin shares his story of chasing moose in the Alaskan...
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Damon Wolfe: Faith, Film, and Hunting
In this episode of the HuntXP Podcast, we sit down with Damon Wolfe, one of the fastest-rising filmmakers in the hunting industry. Damon has already built an impressive resume, filming with big names like Chris B. and Kaitlyn Maus, and telling hunting stories that stir emotion as much as they...
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Sam Soholt: Live The Better Story
In this episode, we sit down with Sam Soholt — hunter, conservationist, photographer, and one of the most creative voices in the outdoor space. Sam grew up in South Dakota, cut his teeth with Midwest Whitetail and the Hunting Public crew, and then branched out on his own. He founded Public Land...
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Gabe Denzine: Hunting With Tourette's and Chasing Big Woods bucks
Episode 2 of Season 2 of the HUNTXP Podcast brings on Wisconsin native Gabe Denzine — a hunter, storyteller, and creative who’s carved his own path in the outdoor industry. From his wild 186-inch Minnesota public land buck story (yes, it involves American Eagle underwear and a broken nose) to his...
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Nick Andrews - His journey to The Hunting Public Crew
Nick Andrews didn’t take the traditional path into the hunting industry. From growing up in Texas with a dream of hunting for a living, to serving in the Marine Corps, to stumbling into photography and videography, Nick’s story is anything but ordinary. In this episode of the HUNTXP Podcast, we…
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Best of Season One | HUNTXP Podcast Finale with JD & Jonny
The HUNTXP Season One finale is here! JD & Jonny relive the best hunting stories and insights from a year of podcasting with legends like John Eberhart, Greg Godfrey, and Garrett Prahl. Expect epic advice, laughs, and real-world lessons from hunters who walk the walk. Subscribe to catch Season…
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We Had a Random Fan on the Pod… He Crushed It. Aggressively.
What happens when a fan with the best handle on Instagram—Aggressively Average Outdoorsmen—joins the HUNTXP crew for a full episode? Turns out, he’s anything but average. We dive into Nate’s Texas hunting stories, his journey into saddle hunting, how a near-death hog encounter shaped his carry...
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Why It’s Time to Have a Wolf Hunting Season — Now! | Wolves Pt. 3
In the third and final episode of our three-part series on wolves, JD and Jonny sit down without a guest to process everything we’ve learned — and ask the question many hunters in the Northwoods are thinking: Should we have a wolf hunting season? After deep dives with Steve Porter (wildlife...
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Why You Still Can’t Hunt Wolves in Minnesota | Dan Stark on Predator Management & Policy
What’s really stopping a wolf hunting season in Minnesota? 🐺 In this deep-dive episode of the Hunt XP Podcast, we sit down with Dan Stark, Large Carnivore Specialist for the MN DNR, to unpack the truth about wolves, whitetails, and policy gridlock. From moose calf mortality to cougar sightings…
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Wolf Hunting in Minnesota: Steve Porter's Take
The wolf debate in Minnesota isn’t just a political issue — it’s a way of life issue for hunters, farmers, and rural communities. In this powerful episode of the HUNTXP Podcast, we sit down with Steve Porter, a longtime Minnesota deer farmer and retired law enforcement officer, to unpack the...
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Turkey Hunting Deep Dive: Part 2
From tight-lipped toms to flocked-up frustrations, the HuntXP crew picks up where they left off in Part 1—talking turkey tactics that work when birds won’t play nice. Learn why toms group up, how to adjust calling strategies mid-hunt, and what makes the perfect late-season ambush. If you’re in…
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Turkey Hunting Deep Dive: Part 1
Get ready for boots-on-the-ground strategies, real-deal gear talk, and all things spring gobbler. In this Part 1 deep dive, the HuntXP crew covers scouting, turkey roosting tactics, top gear picks, and wild stories from the woods. Whether you’re brand new or sharpening your edge, this is a...
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Filming for The Hunting Public, Untamed and Vortex - Cole Booth From Gone All Season
In this HUNTXP Podcast episode, we sit down with Cole Booth—former intern with The Hunting Public and field producer with The Untamed—to talk hunting, filming, and the friendships forged in the field. From his early youth hunts to filming multiple harvests in a single day, Cole shares honest...
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Big Game Trained: How to Prep for Your First Western Hunt w/ Tyler Berhow
Thinking about chasing elk, mule deer, or other big game out West? You better be ready—mentally and physically. In this episode of the HuntXP Podcast, JD and Jonny sit down with Minnesota-based guide Tyler Berhow, founder of Big Game Trained, to talk about real-world prep for your first (or next)...
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Suburban Bucks & Hunting Tactics with Alex Comstock of Whitetail DNA
In this episode of the Hunt XP Podcast, hosts JD Larson and Jonny sit down with Alex Comstock of Whitetail DNA to discuss his evolution as a whitetail hunter. From his early struggles to his first solo buck, Alex shares invaluable lessons learned through trial and error. The conversation covers…
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🎙 Turkey Hunting on the Road with Roy Holdford (Former THP Intern & Creator of The Turkey Van Tour)
🎙 Turkey Hunting on the Road with Roy Holdford (Former THP Intern & Creator of The Turkey Van Tour) What’s it like to work behind the scenes with The Hunting Public? And how do you turn a van into a mobile turkey hunting headquarters? In this episode of the Hunt XP Podcast, we’re talking to Roy...
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The Saddle Hunting Revolution: Greg Godfrey on the rise of Tethrd, Mobile Hunting & Innovation
Thinking about getting into saddle hunting? Whether you’re a die-hard treestand hunter or new to mobile hunting, this episode is a must-listen. We sit down with Greg Godfrey, co-founder of Tethrd, to talk about how he turned his passion for ultralight, mobile hunting into a full-blown industry...
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🔴 Finding Next Year’s Buck: Off-Season Scouting Tips with Garrett Prahl | DIY Sportsman
In this episode of the HUNTXP Podcast, hosts JD Larson and Jonny, along with guest host Jeremiah Stavne, sit down with Garrett Prahl of DIY Sportsman to break down off-season scouting strategies that will help you locate next season’s buck before the hunt even starts. Garrett shares his expert...
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Mastering Traditional Bow Hunting With Greg Krause
HUNTXP on youtube In this episode, JD and Jonny dive into traditional bow hunting with Greg Krause. Learn about transitioning from compound bows, mastering traditional hunting strategies, understanding thermals, and enhancing woodsmanship. Plus, hunting news, predator insights, and how technology...
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Mastering Whitetail Habitat With Daniel Mallette from GrowingDeer.TV
On this episode of HUNTXP Podcast, we’re talking offseason hunting, deer management strategies, and the latest South Dakota trail camera ban. JD, Jonny, and Ben break down their winter hunting projects, including ice fishing and blind building, while special guest Daniel Mallette from GrowingDeer...
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Traditional Bow Hunting: With Renaissance Woman MN - Melody Haege
In this episode of the Hunt XP podcast, hosts JD Larson and Jonny welcome Melody Haege, a traditional bow hunter and survival skills instructor. The conversation explores Melody's journey into traditional bow hunting, the challenges and rewards of the practice, and essential survival skills for...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Two real hunting buddies. Real laughs. Real fails. Real faith.Welcome to the deer camp you can tune into every week.
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J.D. Larson
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