The Non-Typical Project

In this episode of The Non-Typical Project, I recap my first out-of-state whitetail hunt; a three day public land bowhunting trip in Kentucky.After getting eyes on two mature bucks from a perch tree, I took an aggressive approach and went after them on the ground, working my way directly into their bedding area to attempt a spot and stalk. What followed was hours of stalking through cockleburs in 100+ degree heat, all for the chance to get within bow range.I eventually closed the distance to just 18 yards, but never got the shot opportunity.This is the reality of public land whitetail hunting: long, brutal days, aggressive tactics, close encounters, and sometimes walking away empty handed. I break down the hunt, what went right, what went wrong, and what I learned from my first Kentucky bowhunting adventure. To keep up with The Non-Typical Project:Check us out @thenontypicalproject on InstagramCheck me out @dean_hunts on InstagramSponsors and Friends of the Show:Shop SKRE Gear - Code: Dean15 for 15% OFF Your Order!@skregear on Instagram Be sure to swing in and check out Denny Dennis Sporting Goods if you’re ever in or around the Saint Louis, Missouri area! @dennydennissg on Instagram@ddtackle on InstagramYou can see their Website HereThank you guys for listening, and I'll catch ya next week! 

The season doesn’t start when you climb into a tree, it starts long before that moment. In this episode of The Non-Typical Project, I break down everything that goes into getting ready for my deer season, from preseason preparation and new hunting gear to bowhunting equipment, truck camping, and the work that happens behind the scenes before opening day.I talk gear, getting the truck camping setup ready, preparing for long hunts, and all the little things that can make a difference once deer season finally arrives. Because the hunt is only part of it, the preparation, anticipation, and work leading up to it are half the fun.If you're getting ready for whitetail season, this one is for you.I hope you all enjoy listening as much as I enjoyed breaking it down!To keep up with The Non-Typical Project:Check us out @thenontypicalproject on InstagramCheck me out @dean_hunts on InstagramSponsors and Friends of the Show:Shop SKRE Gear - Code: Dean15 for 15% OFF Your Order!@skregear on Instagram Be sure to swing in and check out Denny Dennis Sporting Goods if you’re ever in or around the Saint Louis, Missouri area! @dennydennissg on Instagram@ddtackle on InstagramYou can see their Website HereThank you guys for listening, and I'll catch ya next week! 

We've got a short one today! Summer scouting is hotter than ever and I just returned from my first out of state scouting mission - we found a shooter! This all led me to think back on the past few podcast episodes and the 1 thing we can all seem to agree on... visibility kills bucks. Glassing, driving, watching the most land you can at one time. When you put the odds in your favor and lay your eyes on a shooter, 90% of the work is already done. I hope you guys enjoyed todays episode and got something out of it! To keep up with The Non-Typical Project:Check us out @thenontypicalproject on InstagramCheck me out @dean_hunts on InstagramSponsors and Friends of the Show:Shop SKRE Gear - Code: Dean15 for 15% OFF Your Order!@skregear on Instagram Be sure to swing in and check out Denny Dennis Sporting Goods if you’re ever in or around the Saint Louis, Missouri area! @dennydennissg on Instagram@ddtackle on InstagramYou can see their Website HereThank you guys for listening, and I'll catch ya next week! 

Big buck hunters do not need perfect conditions. They need the right system, the right instincts, and the nerve to make a move when everyone else would wait. Chancy Walters breaks down the aggressive whitetail tactics that have helped shape Whitetail Adrenaline. From scent control and glassing strategy to the high risk, high reward ground game that puts him face to face with mature bucks. Chancy explains why cover scent still matters, how he treats clothing and boots before a hunt, and the simple sock swap trick that can keep your feet warm without giving away your position. He also shares why he relies on glassing, covering ground, and reading deer movement instead of over scouting or living by trail cameras. You’ll hear about:Why cedar based cover scent became his go to and how he thinks about scent in the real world.The exact clothing and boot routine he uses to reduce odor and keep feet dry on long sits.How he decides when to push in, when to hold back, and when a decoy changes everything.Why frontal decoys, body language, and satellite bucks matter so much in the ruthow he spots and hunts deer on public land without overcomplicating the process.Chancy also opens up about traveling state to state, why he prefers giving himself real time to hunt instead of forcing success in a 2-3 day window, and how his approach changes between Iowa, Kansas, and western whitetail country. Along the way, he shares stories from the field, the lessons he’s learned after blowing opportunities on giant deer, and why his confidence comes from seeing the animal first and then making the move. If you hunt whitetails, chase public land deer, or want a more aggressive way to turn sightings into kills, this episode is packed with practical takeaways. Perfect for anyone who wants fewer theory sessions and more real world tactics that actually work when the pressure is on.I hope you guys enjoy listening as much as we enjoyed recording!To see more of our special guest: @chancywalters on Instagram@whitetailadrenaline on Instagram To keep up with The Non-Typical Project:Check us out @thenontypicalproject on InstagramCheck me out @dean_hunts on InstagramSponsors and Friends of the Show:Shop SKRE Gear - Code: Dean15 for 15% OFF Your Order!@skregear on Instagram Be sure to swing in and check out Denny Dennis Sporting Goods if you’re ever in or around the Saint Louis, Missouri area! @dennydennissg on Instagram@ddtackle on InstagramYou can see their Website HereThank you guys for listening, and I'll catch ya next week!

On today’s episode we’ve got Kirk Washington back with us. Kirk jumped on prepared for one topic: trail cams. We take a deep dive into everything trail camera strategy, hanging cameras, when and where to throw up trail cams, and best of all, what to do once you finally get a buck on camera. From stories and strategies to summer and winter, we walk through an all season attack plan to using your trail camera to be more effective in season. I hope you guys enjoyed listening as much as we enjoyed recording.To see more of our special guest: @_kirk_lee on InstagramTo keep up with The Non-Typical Project:Check us out @thenontypicalproject on InstagramCheck me out @dean_hunts on InstagramSponsors and Friends of the Show:Shop SKRE Gear - Code: Dean15 for 15% OFF Your Order!@skregear on Instagram Be sure to swing in and check out Denny Dennis Sporting Goods if you’re ever in or around the Saint Louis, Missouri area! @dennydennissg on Instagram@ddtackle on InstagramYou can see their Website HereThank you guys for listening, and I'll catch ya next week! 

Today our guest is Daniel Carlton. Daniel is someone who truly takes the time to master his craft no matter what that may be. Daniel is an accomplished competitive archer and bowhunter with a resume that speaks for itself. In today's podcast we dive into Daniels background of putting bucks down across the country. We talk trail cameras, buck behavior, and finding a "150" anywhere in the country. We even dabble into the fixed blade vs. mechanical debate and crossbows. What can I say? Daniel is a self-proclaimed "opinionated guy". I hope you guys enjoyed listening as much as we enjoyed recording.To see more of our special guest: @dcarlton01 on InstagramTo keep up with The Non-Typical Project:Check us out @thenontypicalproject on InstagramCheck me out @dean_hunts on InstagramSponsors and Friends of the Show:Shop SKRE Gear - Code: Dean15 for 15% OFF Your Order!@skregear on Instagram Be sure to swing in and check out Denny Dennis Sporting Goods if you’re ever in or around the Saint Louis, Missouri area! @dennydennissg on Instagram@ddtackle on InstagramYou can see their Website HereThank you guys for listening, and I'll catch ya next week! 

Finally. Today's guest is Dylan Herriman. Dylan is a good friend of mine that I have been trying to get on the podcast for a while now, and we finally made it happen. If you know nothing about Dylan, know this: he's the kind person you could drop anywhere in the country, and he can find a big buck. Dylan may be a man of few words, but when he gets to talkin deer, its a good idea to listen up. We break down how Dylan finds his bucks, his scouting tactics and the infamous bump and dump. I pick Dylan's brain on how he switches up his approach in different parts of the season to stay on top of the mature bucks. I hope you guys enjoy listening as much as we enjoyed recording. To see more of our special guest: @dylan_herriman on InstagramTo keep up with The Non-Typical Project:Check us out @thenontypicalproject on InstagramCheck me out @dean_hunts on InstagramSponsors and Friends of the Show:Shop SKRE Gear - Code: Dean15 for 15% OFF Your Order!@skregear on Instagram Be sure to swing in and check out Denny Dennis Sporting Goods if you’re ever in or around the Saint Louis, Missouri area! @dennydennissg on Instagram@ddtackle on InstagramYou can see their Website HereThank you guys for listening, and I'll catch ya next week! 

This is one of those episodes that I am just ecstatic I got to do. Caleb is our guest today and someone I'm glad I'm now friends with. Caleb Davidson is the Director of Skre TV and a great example of making a way for yourself against all odds. Caleb tells us about growing up hunting the family ranch, riding bulls, and chasing a dream. Caleb knew he wanted to work in the hunting industry and create films like the ones he grew up watching, and against all odds, and even in the face of failure, he prevailed and did just that. From white tail to black bear, and from giving up to getting up, Caleb walks us through it all. I hope you all enjoy listening to this one as much as we enjoyed recording, and I hope this episode inspires you. To see more of our special guest: @officialjustrelentless on InstagramTo keep up with The Non-Typical Project:Check us out @thenontypicalproject on InstagramCheck me out @dean_hunts on InstagramSponsors and Friends of the Show:Shop SKRE Gear - Code: Dean15 for 15% OFF Your Order!@skregear on Instagram Be sure to swing in and check out Denny Dennis Sporting Goods if you’re ever in or around the Saint Louis, Missouri area! @dennydennissg on Instagram@ddtackle on InstagramYou can see their Website HereThank you guys for listening, and I'll catch ya next week! 

Today's guest is Dylan Stein. Dylan and I talk about his journey growing up hunting whitetails in Minnesota to chasing muley's in South Dakota where he now calls home. Dylan tells us about his hunting background, and how his grandpa's Western trips dating back to 1955, circle back to him today. We talk bow set ups, stalking mule deer, finding success on out of state hunts, and more.This podcast has a little bit of something for everyone. I hope you all enjoy listening as much as we enjoyed recording. To see more of our special guest: @dyl_stein on InstagramTo keep up with The Non-Typical Project:Check us out @thenontypicalproject on InstagramCheck me out @dean_hunts on InstagramSponsors and Friends of the Show:Be sure to swing in and check out Denny Dennis Sporting Goods if you’re ever in or around the Saint Louis, Missouri area! @dennydennissg on Instagram@ddtackle on InstagramYou can see their Website HereMy friends over at Seventh Arrow Apparel are doing some pretty cool stuff if you'd like to support them and the show!Thank you guys for listening, and I'll catch ya next week! 

On today's episode we have Mr. Ben Kreifels. Ben is a hunting and fishing guide, spending his Springs getting his clients into action with turkey and black bear hunting, his summers chasing trout in the Black Hills, and the Fall and Winter providing opportunities on Mule Deer Elk. Still, through it all, Ben finds the time to lead his own adventures and find his own success at all of the above. Ben's guiding lifestyle, wile demanding, has sharpened his edge as a true woodsman and talented hunter. From his hunting roots, to his hunting career, we cover it all and have a great time doing it. I hope you all enjoy listening as much as we enjoyed recording! To see more of our special guest: @bentkreifels on InstagramReach Out and Book a Hunt: @frenchcreekoutfitters_wy on InstagramReach Out and Book a Fishing Trip: @dakotaflyangler on InstagramTo keep up with The Non-Typical Project:Check us out @thenontypicalproject on InstagramCheck me out @dean_hunts on InstagramSponsors and Friends of the Show:Be sure to swing in and check out Denny Dennis Sporting Goods if you’re ever in or around the Saint Louis, Missouri area! @dennydennissg on Instagram@ddtackle on InstagramYou can see their Website HereMy friends over at Seventh Arrow Apparel are doing some pretty cool stuff if you'd like to support them and the show!Thank you guys for listening, and I'll catch ya next week! 

We've got a fun one, today's guest is none other than Matt Berger, or you might know him as OutdoorsMattyB. Matt has a way of ending upon your Facebook or Instagram feed and just flat out staying there, usually, it'll be a video of him sky drawing his bow and waiting for the comments to roll in! Matt enjoys finding the fun. in just about everything, wether it's hunting, barebow competition archery, or just plain shooting your compound. In this episode, we talk about Suburban bowhunting and Matt's 174" giant, archery gear, and rage baiting archers on socials! This was a fun episode and I hope you all enjoy listening as much as we enjoyed recording! To see more of our special guest: @outdoorsmattyb on InstagramMatt Berger on FacebookOutdoorsMattyB YouTubeTo keep up with The Non-Typical Project:Check us out @thenontypicalproject on InstagramCheck me out @dean_hunts on InstagramThe NonTypical Project YouTubeSponsors and Friends of the Show:Be sure to swing in and check out Denny Dennis Sporting Goods if you’re ever in or around the Saint Louis, Missouri area! @dennydennissg on Instagram@ddtackle on InstagramYou can see their Website HereMy friends over at Seventh Arrow Apparel are doing some pretty cool stuff if you'd like to support them and the show!Thank you guys for listening, and I'll catch ya next week! 

It's almost July, and you can tell. Another summer time scouting episode and there's more where this one came from. Today, I walk you guys through my process of how I find my properties I plan on hunting, how to e-scout public land for deer, and how to find your target buck, then find another. Efficiency is the name of the game and understanding the buck you find, then understanding when to bail and chase a new one can be the difference between a great season and tag soup! I hope you guys get something you can use out of this one! To keep up with The Non-Typical Project:Check us out @thenontypicalproject on InstagramCheck me out @dean_hunts on InstagramSponsors and Friends of the Show:Be sure to swing in and check out Denny Dennis Sporting Goods if you’re ever in or around the Saint Louis, Missouri area! @dennydennissg on Instagram@ddtackle on InstagramYou can see their Website HereMy friends over at Seventh Arrow Apparel are doing some pretty cool stuff if you'd like to support them and the show!Thank you guys for listening, and I'll catch ya next week! 

ep.025 - Hunter Hogan - Summer Scouting, The Red Moon, and Travel HuntingLook out! Hunter Hogan is back and we got to blabbing about whitetail again, go figure. Hunter walks us through his die-hard belief in hunting the red moon and what exactly that means, alongside his summer scouting habits. We take a dive into travel hunting, our plans, and structuring our multi-state hunting trips. We even touch on some of the nonresident regulation changes coming to Missouri. I hope you all enjoy listening as much as we enjoy recording. To see more of our special guest: @hunterhoganproductions on InstagramHunterHoganProductions on YouTubeThe Rut Hunt VideoTo keep up with The Non-Typical Project:Check us out @thenontypicalproject on InstagramCheck me out @dean_hunts on InstagramSponsors and Friends of the Show:Be sure to swing in and check out Denny Dennis Sporting Goods if you’re ever in or around the Saint Louis, Missouri area! @dennydennissg on Instagram@ddtackle on InstagramYou can see their Website HereMy friends over at Seventh Arrow Apparel are doing some pretty cool stuff if you'd like to support them and the show!Thank you guys for listening, and I'll catch ya next week! 

Wayne Endicott. That name should ring a bell for just about everyone in the hunting and archery world. Wayne is a legend in the industry, and owner ofone of the most iconic shops of all time: The Bow Rack. Wayne and I talk competitive archery, fundamentals of accuracy, hunting adventures, the evolution of archery, and the story of The Bow Rack. I know I say this often, but this episode is one that should not be missed.I hope you all enjoy listening as much as I enjoyed recording this one. Thank you to Wayne for taking the time to do this one. To see more of our special guest: @wayneendicott1354 on InstagramThe Bow RackTo keep up with The Non-Typical Project:Check us out @thenontypicalproject on InstagramCheck me out @dean_hunts on InstagramSponsors and Friends of the Show:Be sure to swing in and check out Denny Dennis Sporting Goods if you’re ever in or around the Saint Louis, Missouri area! @dennydennissg on Instagram@ddtackle on InstagramYou can see their Website HereMy friends over at Seventh Arrow Apparel are doing some pretty cool stuff if you'd like to support them and the show!Thank you guys for listening, and I'll catch ya next week! 

ep.023 - Colton Gilman - By Any Means NecessaryToday's guest is Colton Gilman. If you don't know of him, you should. Colton is one hardcore guy, a trad bowhunter who has taken game all over the world with his stick-bow. Must be nice to get to do all of that huh? Well, let Colton tell you about it in this episode, from spam sandwiches to quitting jobs to keep up with hunting season, putting bills on the back burner, and being a "stick-bum" in order to hunt, you'll find out just how nice it all is. If you needed motivation this week, inspiration on chasing your dreams, or a reality check to find out how not-hardcore you are, this is the podcast for you. To see more of our special guest: @stick_bum on InstagramColton Gilman on FacebookTo keep up with The Non-Typical Project:Check us out @thenontypicalproject on InstagramCheck me out @dean_hunts on InstagramSponsors and Friends of the Show:Be sure to swing in and check out Denny Dennis Sporting Goods if you’re ever in or around the Saint Louis, Missouri area! @dennydennissg on Instagram@ddtackle on InstagramYou can see their Website HereMy friends over at Seventh Arrow Apparel are doing some pretty cool stuff if you'd like to support them and the show!Thank you guys for listening, and I'll catch ya next week! 

ep.022 - Aron Snyder - Just Go HuntingThe one and only Aron Snyder is our guest this week on The Non-Typical Project! Aron is a legend of the industry and one of those guys that has just 'done it all'. An expert in all things taking to the field, and punching tags, Aron answers my flurry of questions as I pick his brain on travel hunting and trad archery. You most definitely will not want to miss this episode, from belly laughs and Snyderisms, to story telling and advice, we get into it all with Aron.To see more of our special guest: @aron_snyder on InstagramAron Snyder on FacebookTo keep up with The Non-Typical Project:Check us out @thenontypicalproject on InstagramCheck me out @dean_hunts on InstagramSponsors and Friends of the Show:Be sure to swing in and check out Denny Dennis Sporting Goods if you’re ever in or around the Saint Louis, Missouri area! @dennydennissg on Instagram@ddtackle on InstagramYou can see their Website HereMy friends over at Seventh Arrow Apparel are doing some pretty cool stuff if you'd like to support them and the show!Thank you guys for listening, and I'll catch ya next week! 

Hunting is Hard #1. Today is a solo pod and we're trying something new. I tend to struggle with solo podcasts and feeling like I'm rambling. So instead, I decided to take a dive into the absurd, crazy stories, insane game laws, and hunting and wildlife tales that will make your head spin. From hunting Bigfoot in Texas, to corn piles that can be seen from space, welcome to Hunting is Hard #1 I hope you guys enjoy this one! To keep up with The Non-Typical Project:Check us out @thenontypicalproject on InstagramCheck me out @dean_hunts on InstagramSponsors and Friends of the Show:Be sure to swing in and check out Denny Dennis Sporting Goods if you’re ever in or around the Saint Louis, Missouri area! @dennydennissg on Instagram@ddtackle on InstagramYou can see their Website HereMy friends over at Seventh Arrow Apparel are doing some pretty cool stuff if you'd like to support them and the show!Thank you guys for listening, and I'll catch ya next week! 

ep.020 - Josh Trolinger - Research Junky: All Things WhitetailToday, we've got Josh Trolinger on the podcast. Josh is a husband, a father, one heck of a bowhunter, and some would even call him a "research junky". If Josh had a super power it would be depth of knowledge. New products on the market, how to fix a bow tuning issue, what the heck to cook next with your venison, and changing regulations; Josh is your guy. In this episode we talk about it all and go in depth on the why, it's just what he does. I hope you guys enjoy listening as much as we enjoyed recording, and maybe you'll learn something new like I did. To see more of our special guest: @joshuastrolinger on InstagramJoshua Trolinger on FacebookTo keep up with The Non-Typical Project:Check us out @thenontypicalproject on InstagramCheck me out @dean_hunts on InstagramSponsors and Friends of the Show:Be sure to swing in and check out Denny Dennis Sporting Goods if you’re ever in or around the Saint Louis, Missouri area! @dennydennissg on Instagram@ddtackle on InstagramYou can see their Website HereMy friends over at Seventh Arrow Apparel are doing some pretty cool stuff if you'd like to support them and the show!Thank you guys for listening, and I'll catch ya next week!