Claim OwnershipSPYPOINT Podcast
Subscribed: 13Played: 54
Subscribe
© 2025 SPYPOINT Podcast
Description
The SPYPOINT Podcast is a place where we share stories and tips with some of the best hunters and people in the world. If you can do it in the wild outdoors, we're talking about it, so you can be better, enjoy it more, and learn something along the way.
47 Episodes
Reverse
You may know Charlie and Justin from Hoosier Trapper Supply for their trapping exploits, but they also have a pretty successful taxidermy studio as well. And if you've ever talked to taxidermists, you know, they all have horror stories. But we don't want you to help contribute to them. We kick off this episode talking about mistakes hunters make with their deer when it comes time to get them mounted, bad experiences, non-deer mistakes, and more. And since we have the guys on, we also take som...
You put months of work into finally hanging your tag on that buck of a lifetime. In the aftermath you're so caught up in showing him off to your buddies and getting him to the taxidermist and processor that you don't take the time to get some good photos with your deer. It doesn't just happen to you. Lots of hunters do this every year. The truth is you only have one shot to capture the photos and videos you want to remember this day and this hunt. A little bit of forethought, and a little bit...
Deer season is here, and as we start to fill our tags we are left with venison we need to get processed and into the freezer. Have you thought about doing your own, but don't know where to start? Think you don't have the tools or skills you need to get it done? We're talking turning deer into venison on this episode!Hunters already know the name Outdoor Edge, and we have Will Morgan, Marketing Director from Outdoor Edge on this episode of the podcast to talk about all things processing. ...
As the Editor of Deer & Deer Hunting magazine Dan Schmidt has seen a lot over the years. We spray to all fields in this conversation with Dan and get a little controversial!As the 2022/23 hunting season is opening up across the country, we talk about the general outlook for deer hunters across the country and what they may be able to expect in the woods this fall from what we are hearing. From there, we take a different approach than usual. While everyone is looking for those hidden ...
September is just around the corner and that means seasons are about to open. If you have last-minute things to get done before season you're starting to run out of time. When it comes to pre-season habitat improvements and strategy, Steven Fuller of The Huntin' Grounds is one of the best, and he joins us to talk about a wide variety of subjects with hunting season bearing down on us. From the extreme drought in parts of the Midwest, to the progression of The Huntin' Grounds with five ye...
On this episode of the SPYPOINT Podcast we are joined by Justin Martin. Many of you probably know Justin as the General Manager at Duck Commander. In addition to his duties there, Justin has his own YouTube channel and social media following and stays active in the industry in many capacities, including his partnership with Academy. Justin has a lot going on at the moment preparing for the arrival of twins, in addition to everything else going on. We talk about balancing fatherhood with ...
We're in the dog days of summer, and while we are ready for the cooler days of fall, seasons don't always open with the frosty mornings we would like. With Kevin in Florida, and Michael in Georgia, the Backwoods Life guys are more accustomed than most to hunting in the heat. We talk about special considerations for early season or warm-weather hunts, how to handle venison in those conditions, what they have coming up for this fall, and a host of other things. Welcome to the latest SPYPOINT Po...
When Melissa Bachman burst onto the outdoor scene, she quickly gained a reputation as one of the hardest working people in the industry. Over the years she has built an incredible fan following and constantly delivers some of the best outdoor television you can find. It's always fun to talk to Melissa, and after we caught up at ATA I knew we had to get her on the podcast. First, her and Ben had an incredible brown bear hunt on Kodiak. Full draw on a brown bear at four yards, and that isn...
Roger Raglin is an industry legend that requires no introduction for most anyone that has paid attention to outdoor entertainment over the last four decades. As a pioneer of outdoor film and television, Roger has been a staple of the modern hunting industry since it began. A big part of what has made Roger so successful and led to his longevity in and industry that is notorious for fast risers and even faster falls, is his ability to tell a story that keeps the audience wanting more. We ...
Spring is officially here, even if the weather across the country isn't making it feel like it. Chances are, you're already thinking about your habitat improvements for this year. In this episode of the SPYPOINT Podcast, we talk to Josh Pretzer about what he has in store for his farm, recap last year's hunting season, and get caught up in a half dozen other things as well. Of note, we talk about the implications and fallout of rising fertilizer prices, how Josh is dealing with them from ...
In this episode we talk to National Director of Conservation Services for the National Wild Turkey Federation, Mark Hatfield. We caught up with Mark just as he was coming out of the Convention and Expo in Nashville. Attendance was strong for the expo, and in addition, the NWTF launched the Help the Yelp campaign to recruit more members to NWTF to help support ongoing conservation and research programs. We also spent a good bit of time talking about habitat issues we are seeing with turke...
Ralph, Vicki, and RJ Cianciarulo join the SPYPOINT Podcast to talk about all they have going on these days. The last year or two has been crazy for a lot of us, but even more so for the crew of The Choice. Fans will remember at the end of last year illness hit the whole team hard and prevented them from attending the trade shows. This came on the heels of moving the entire family and operation out of Illinois to Colorado. We cover all of that, and so much more on this episode of the...
Carrie Zylka, host of the HuntFishTravel Podcast joins us (finally) to talk about a recent three-state, three-day trip chasing great ice fishing in the upper-Midwest. Cell service and weather issues delayed getting the podcast recorded! Carrie had planned to hit popular ice fishing destinations in South and North Dakota, as well as Minnesota at Lake of the Woods. As is often the case, things didn't go exactly as planned, but we go over the recap of what SHOULD have been an epic trip that...
As hunting seasons start to wind down, a lot of people take to the woods for trapping during the off season. A lot of technologies in the hunting industry have changed drastically over the last few decades, trapping on the other hand has stayed relatively true to its roots.Charlie Masheck & Justin Jett from Hoosier Trapper Supply join Brian on this episode to talk about the state of the trapping industry, common mistakes, tips and much more! This is one of those episodes you'll want to li...
November is a time for deer camps, friends, family, and thanks. Brian and Billy might not be family, but they might as well be. They've spent as much time in blinds and stands and trucks together as just about any two guys could. Since we've arrived at that time of the year where we all like to tell stories about our best day in the woods, our favorite hunt, or maybe even the one that got away, we thought it would be nice to hear from the guys, just telling stories and remember fun days ...
Peterson Outdoor Ministries is a non-profit organization committed to serving our injured and recovering veterans by getting them into the outdoors through hunting and fishing. Tron Peterson founded Peterson Outdoor Ministries in 2006, and has since expanded to include Lodge of Hope. The mission for POM is pretty clear, provide our veterans a place and opportunity to promote their healing by being in the outdoors. Listen to Tron talk about all their initiatives, where they are activ...
While you might not know it, Toyota is active and committed to promoting hunting, fishing, and conservation. As active members of multiple outdoor writer organizations and sponsors of outdoor communicator scholarships, Toyota is putting its money where its mouth is when it comes to supporting outdoor enthusiasts. Curt McAllister joins us to talk about those projects, as well as others, along with touching on the new Toyota Tundra recently unveiled. If you've been paying attention, y...
September is Tree Stand Safety Awareness Month. As hunters return to the field, or are about to, making sure you are able to stay safe when you leave the ground is critical for having a successful season. Tree stand safety has evolved a great deal in the last couple decades, as many things have in the outdoor industry. HSS has played a huge part in modernizing the tree stand safety harness, and in making it a valuable tool for the hunter, rather than just a hinderance they try to avoid u...
August is National Shooting Sports Month, and with hunting seasons just around the corner there is no better time to introduce someone new to the shooting sports and all the different facets and forms that can take. Justin Morrissey, Manager of Social Media for the NSSF, joins Brian on this episode of the podcast to talk about National Shooting Sports Month, as well as the other ongoing initiatives the NSSF has to promote recruitment, education, and responsible gun ownership. In cas...
HHA Sports is a on the cutting edge of archery accessory design and technology, and we are thrilled to have Chris Hamm, Co-Owner and VP of Operations of HHA Sports on the podcast to talk about everything going on at HHA. After starting with just one product, HHA has become a category and industry leader, with 17 straight years as the customer's favorite single-pin bow sight. How they got here, where they're headed next, and more on the latest episode of the SPYPOINT Podcast!Project SPYPO...
Comments
Download from Google Play
Download from App Store
United States