The Mobile Hunter Podcast

Today on episode 230 of the Podcast, Chris and Josh sit down with good buddy, and turkey slayer, Pierce Moore to discuss situational calling tactics! Pierce is an exceptional woodsman and very knowledgable on turkey calling and reading the situation. Topics Include: Roosting birds and setting yourself up for success the next morning Usage of a fly up cackle to paint the picture when roosting Calling to birds on the limb (bubble clucks, fly down cackle) Presenting yourself as the "boss hen" Calling to hens to increase your fly down odds at a gobbler Specific call examples and much more! Take time to visit our partners! Brush Creek Monsters Scents - Click HERE! Satties LLC - Click ⁠HERE!⁠ Hooked Up Bowstrings - Click HERE! Code: MobileHunter10 for 10% off Hooked Up Strings We would love to hear your thoughts on this one as well so feel free to hit us up in the email or send us a message! If you haven't already check out our YouTube page and subscribe! As always if you enjoy listening to the podcast please like, share, and give us 5 stars on any of the major podcast platforms we are found on. Hear something we missed? Let us know what we are doing wrong or doing right, or if you have a question; Email us at Richardcates@themobilehuntersexpo.com Happy Hunting and Tight Lines!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on episode 229 of the Podcast, Rick and Chris are back for another episode of Psyche of a Hunter. They sit down with Nate Sellers of Average Jack Archery! Topics Include: How Nate became obsessed with archery How not taking information can control your psyche Being able to block out the noise of social media Allowing logic to rule the roost and much more! Find Nate at the following: AT HIS WEBSITE - HERE! FACEBOOK: HERE! INSTAGRAM: HERE! YOUTUBE: HERE! Take time to visit our partners! Brush Creek Monsters Scents - Click HERE! Satties LLC - Click ⁠HERE!⁠ Hooked Up Bowstrings - Click HERE! Code: MobileHunter10 for 10% off Hooked Up Strings We would love to hear your thoughts on this one as well so feel free to hit us up in the email or send us a message! If you haven't already check out our YouTube page and subscribe! As always if you enjoy listening to the podcast please like, share, and give us 5 stars on any of the major podcast platforms we are found on. Hear something we missed? Let us know what we are doing wrong or doing right, or if you have a question; Email us at Richardcates@themobilehuntersexpo.com Happy Hunting and Tight Lines!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on episode 228 of the Podcast, Chris, Josh, and Rick sit down to begin talking turkey with Pat Newcomb of Nukem Hunting! Topics Include: How Pat became obsessed with turkeys The inception of Nukem Hunting Betting on yourself and your ideas A World Slam in a SINGLE YEAR Roosting birds and much more! Find Pat at the following: NUKEM HUNTING: HERE! FACEBOOK: HERE! INSTAGRAM: HERE! YOUTUBE: HERE! TAKE 20% OFF YOUR ORDER WITH NUKEM20 AT CHECKOUT Take time to visit our partners! Brush Creek Monsters Scents - Click HERE! Satties LLC - Click ⁠HERE!⁠ Hooked Up Bowstrings - Click HERE! Code: MobileHunter10 for 10% off Hooked Up Strings We would love to hear your thoughts on this one as well so feel free to hit us up in the email or send us a message! If you haven't already check out our YouTube page and subscribe! As always if you enjoy listening to the podcast please like, share, and give us 5 stars on any of the major podcast platforms we are found on. Hear something we missed? Let us know what we are doing wrong or doing right, or if you have a question; Email us at Richardcates@themobilehuntersexpo.com Happy Hunting and Tight Lines!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on episode 227 of the Podcast, we continue the "Level Up" series. Join Host Christopher Leppert as he interviews Lyndsay Thomas Jr. of the National Deer Association! Topics Include: How deer actually keep warm through the winter Moisture content in winter time browse Amount of food per acre with different sunlight situations Oak Facts Mineral stumps for public land and much more! Find Lyndsay at the following: National Deer Association: HERE! Instagram: HERE! Take time to visit our partners! Brush Creek Monsters Scents - Click HERE! Satties LLC - Click ⁠HERE!⁠ Hooked Up Bowstrings - Click HERE! Code: MobileHunter10 for 10% off Hooked Up Strings We would love to hear your thoughts on this one as well so feel free to hit us up in the email or send us a message! If you haven't already check out our YouTube page and subscribe! As always if you enjoy listening to the podcast please like, share, and give us 5 stars on any of the major podcast platforms we are found on. Hear something we missed? Let us know what we are doing wrong or doing right, or if you have a question; Email us at Richardcates@themobilehuntersexpo.com Happy Hunting and Tight Lines!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on episode 226 of the Podcast, we continue the "Psyche of A Hunter" series. Join Host Rick Cates he interviews Cory Godar of Latitude Outdoors! Topics Include: Cory's life in the outdoors and outdoor industry Injuries and how to overcome them Changing the entire way you hunt The true meaning of GRIT Going for broke on public land and much more! Find Cory or Latitude at the following: Instagram: Cory - HERE; Latitude - HERE Youtube - HERE For Latitude gear - https://www.latitudeoutdoors.com/ Take time to visit our partners! Brush Creek Monsters Scents - Click HERE! Satties LLC - Click ⁠HERE!⁠ Hooked Up Bowstrings - Click HERE! Code: MobileHunter10 for 10% off Hooked Up Strings We would love to hear your thoughts on this one as well so feel free to hit us up in the email or send us a message! If you haven't already check out our YouTube page and subscribe! As always if you enjoy listening to the podcast please like, share, and give us 5 stars on any of the major podcast platforms we are found on. Hear something we missed? Let us know what we are doing wrong or doing right, or if you have a question; Email us at Richardcates@themobilehuntersexpo.com Happy Hunting and Tight Lines!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on episode 225 of the Podcast, we begin the "Level Up" series. Join Host Chris Leppert as he interviews various guests to help our listeners Level up their whitetail game and prepare for their best season yet. The series begins with Jacob Emery, Jacob Sklenar, and Josh Luck Topics Include: Creating a scouting plan Choosing properties that fit your goals Efficiently scouting new areas How to prepare for scouting trips Incorporating fitness into your off season preparation and much more! Take time to visit our partners! Brush Creek Monsters Scents - Click HERE! Satties LLC - Click ⁠HERE!⁠ Hooked Up Bowstrings - Click HERE! Code: MobileHunter10 for 10% off Hooked Up Strings We would love to hear your thoughts on this one as well so feel free to hit us up in the email or send us a message! If you haven't already check out our YouTube page and subscribe! As always if you enjoy listening to the podcast please like, share, and give us 5 stars on any of the major podcast platforms we are found on. Hear something we missed? Let us know what we are doing wrong or doing right, or if you have a question; Email us at Richardcates@themobilehuntersexpo.com Happy Hunting and Tight Lines!   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on episode 224 of the Podcast, Rick and Josh sit down and recap Chris's 2025 Buck! The guys come full circle on the season of "almost." Topics Include: Season Struggles Having deer ruin your season Testing your will to be in the woods Allowing yourself to bet on yourself and win Take time to visit our partners! Brush Creek Monsters Scents - Click HERE! Satties LLC - Click ⁠HERE!⁠ Hooked Up Bowstrings - Click HERE! Code: MobileHunter10 for 10% off Hooked Up Strings We would love to hear your thoughts on this one as well so feel free to hit us up in the email or send us a message! If you haven't already check out our YouTube page and subscribe! As always if you enjoy listening to the podcast please like, share, and give us 5 stars on any of the major podcast platforms we are found on. Hear something we missed? Let us know what we are doing wrong or doing right, or if you have a question; Email us at Richardcates@themobilehuntersexpo.com Happy Hunting and Tight Lines!   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on episode 223 of the Podcast we bring you the "Psyche of A Hunter" series. Rick sits down with Derek Craig of New Day Outdoors! Rick and Derek recap a harrowing saga of Derek's 2023 buck. Derek and Rick also cover the reality of how "hard to swallow pills" are some of the best medicine. Find Derek on YouTube @ https://www.youtube.com/c/NewDayOutdoors Topics Include: Obsession over certain deer. Doing things that you know may cost you opportunity. Being your best outdoors self by doing everything you can. How being humble is key to success Take time to visit our partners! Brush Creek Monsters Scents - Click HERE! Satties LLC - Click ⁠HERE!⁠ Hooked Up Bowstrings - Click HERE! Code: MobileHunter10 for 10% off Hooked Up Strings We would love to hear your thoughts on this one as well so feel free to hit us up in the email or send us a message! If you haven't already check out our YouTube page and subscribe! As always if you enjoy listening to the podcast please like, share, and give us 5 stars on any of the major podcast platforms we are found on. Hear something we missed? Let us know what we are doing wrong or doing right, or if you have a question; Email us at Richardcates@themobilehuntersexpo.com Happy Hunting and Tight Lines!   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on episode 222 of the Podcast, Chris and Josh sit down and recap their trip to the 2025 ATA show in Indianapolis. Topics Include: New product drops and details from a multitude of companies Favorite new products from the show Mobile Huntings Impact on the Hunting industry What products to expect at the Mobile Hunters Expo Take time to visit our partners! Brush Creek Monsters Scents - Click HERE! Satties LLC - Click ⁠HERE!⁠ Hooked Up Bowstrings - Click HERE! Code: MobileHunter10 for 10% off Hooked Up Strings We would love to hear your thoughts on this one as well so feel free to hit us up in the email or send us a message! If you haven't already check out our YouTube page and subscribe! As always if you enjoy listening to the podcast please like, share, and give us 5 stars on any of the major podcast platforms we are found on. Hear something we missed? Let us know what we are doing wrong or doing right, or if you have a question; Email us at Richardcates@themobilehuntersexpo.com Happy Hunting and Tight Lines!   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on episode 221 of the Podcast we bring you the "Psyche of A Hunter" series. Rick sits down with Chris and Josh to get you started with understanding the reality of what makes a hunter "tick." Rick goes over the reality of how our hardest things to admit, can make us the best version of ourselves in the woods. Topics Include: Social Media and The Outdoors Industries influence. Being open to changing things up How allowing yourself to be around others better than you can make you better. Being able to look at yourself and take your biggest weakness and make it into one of your biggest strengths. Take time to visit our partners! Brush Creek Monsters Scents - Click HERE! Satties LLC - Click ⁠HERE!⁠ Hooked Up Bowstrings - Click HERE! Code: MobileHunter10 for 10% off Hooked Up Strings We would love to hear your thoughts on this one as well so feel free to hit us up in the email or send us a message! If you haven't already check out our YouTube page and subscribe! As always if you enjoy listening to the podcast please like, share, and give us 5 stars on any of the major podcast platforms we are found on. Hear something we missed? Let us know what we are doing wrong or doing right, or if you have a question; Email us at Richardcates@themobilehuntersexpo.com Happy Hunting and Tight Lines!   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on episode 220 of the Podcast Rick and Josh get you started with all things Mobile Hunter Podcast, as well as Mobile Hunters Expo! The guys cover the things that are on the horizon for the year to give you a taste of things to come. The guys also recount missed opportunities in the "Year of Almost" and goals they have for the year to come. Take time to visit our partners! Brush Creek Monsters Scents - Click HERE! Satties LLC - Click ⁠HERE!⁠ Hooked Up Bowstrings - Click HERE! Code: MobileHunter10 for 10% off Hooked Up Strings We would love to hear your thoughts on this one as well so feel free to hit us up in the email or send us a message! If you haven't already check out our YouTube page and subscribe! As always if you enjoy listening to the podcast please like, share, and give us 5 stars on any of the major podcast platforms we are found on. Hear something we missed? Let us know what we are doing wrong or doing right, or if you have a question; Email us at Richardcates@themobilehuntersexpo.com Happy Hunting and Tight Lines!   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on episode 219 of the Podcast Rick wraps up a great year of the podcast! Rick covers the year that was in conservation and ways that you can still help, as well as giving a sneak peak into the next year. Take time to visit our partners! Brush Creek Monsters Scents - Click HERE! Satties LLC - Click ⁠HERE!⁠ Hooked Up Bowstrings - Click HERE! Code: MobileHunter10 for 10% off Hooked Up Strings We would love to hear your thoughts on this one as well so feel free to hit us up in the email or send us a message! If you haven't already check out our YouTube page and subscribe! As always if you enjoy listening to the podcast please like, share, and give us 5 stars on any of the major podcast platforms we are found on. Hear something we missed? Let us know what we are doing wrong or doing right, or if you have a question; Email us at Richardcates@themobilehuntersexpo.com Happy Hunting and Tight Lines!   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on episode 218 of the Podcast Chris and Josh discuss the remainder of the season and their plans going into the late gun seasons in Kentucky and Ohio. Topics covered include: Josh getting into muzzeloader hunting for the first time Strategies going into the kentucky muzzeloader season and late Ohio gun weekend The camaraderie of gun hunting Gun drives on public lands and much more! Take time to visit our partners! Brush Creek Monsters Scents - Click HERE! Satties LLC - Click ⁠HERE!⁠ Hooked Up Bowstrings - Click HERE! Code: MobileHunter10 for 10% off Hooked Up Strings We would love to hear your thoughts on this one as well so feel free to hit us up in the email or send us a message! If you haven't already check out our YouTube page and subscribe! As always if you enjoy listening to the podcast please like, share, and give us 5 stars on any of the major podcast platforms we are found on. Hear something we missed? Let us know what we are doing wrong or doing right, or if you have a question; Email us at Richardcates@themobilehuntersexpo.com Happy Hunting and Tight Lines!   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on episode 216 of the Podcast we conclude the Whitetail Apprentice Series with Andy May! This episode was recorded at out Mobile Hunters Expo in Kalamazoo, MI this past July and was held in front of a live audience. We wanted to conclude this series with Andy as he is held in high regard as one of the most well rounded hunters in the industry. This series has been all about learning and application. Andy is a great advocate as to why you should never stop learning. Join us as we cover multiple topics and questions including: Andy's process to finding properties How he hunts a buck once he finds one Adapting to different situations Putting yourself in new situations to sharpen your skills Learning from your mistakes Hunt breakdowns And a live Q&a on various topics Take time to visit our partners! Brush Creek Monsters Scents - Click HERE! Satties LLC - Click ⁠HERE!⁠ Hooked Up Bowstrings - Click HERE! Code: MobileHunter10 for 10% off Hooked Up Strings We would love to hear your thoughts on this one as well so feel free to hit us up in the email or send us a message! If you haven't already check out our YouTube page and subscribe! As always if you enjoy listening to the podcast please like, share, and give us 5 stars on any of the major podcast platforms we are found on. Hear something we missed? Let us know what we are doing wrong or doing right, or if you have a question; Email us at Richardcates@themobilehuntersexpo.com Happy Hunting and Tight Lines!   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on episode 215 of the Podcast we continue the Whitetail Apprentice Series with Jake Belinda! Jake has been practicing and implementing the art of tracking for many years and his track record speaks for itself. Join us as we cover multiple topics and questions including: Defining characteristics of deer tracks How to tell if a track is worth following Aging tracks Mature buck movement vs. young buck travel habits Tracking bucks to find more bucks How to quickly become more effective at tracking and much more! Take time to visit our partners! Brush Creek Monsters Scents - Click HERE! Satties LLC - Click ⁠HERE!⁠ Hooked Up Bowstrings - Click HERE! Code: MobileHunter10 for 10% off Hooked Up Strings We would love to hear your thoughts on this one as well so feel free to hit us up in the email or send us a message! If you haven't already check out our YouTube page and subscribe! As always if you enjoy listening to the podcast please like, share, and give us 5 stars on any of the major podcast platforms we are found on. Hear something we missed? Let us know what we are doing wrong or doing right, or if you have a question; Email us at Richardcates@themobilehuntersexpo.com Happy Hunting and Tight Lines!   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on episode 214 of the Podcast we continue the Whitetail Apprentice Series with Luke Resop! Luke is a PhD student at Mississippi State University and is part of the MSU Deer Lab. He is one of the researchers that took part in the "Understanding Buck Movement" study and is a great resource when it comes to breaking down buck movement. Join us as we cover multiple topics and questions including: Historical movement patterns by individual bucks Targeting a specific buck around the rut Buck Bedding habits throughout the rut Does the research actually support the "Lockdown" How buck movement progresses from the pre-rut to post-rut Specific locations to hunt rutting bucks and much more! Take time to visit our partners! Brush Creek Monsters Scents - Click HERE! Satties LLC - Click ⁠HERE!⁠ Hooked Up Bowstrings - Click HERE! Code: MobileHunter10 for 10% off Hooked Up Strings We would love to hear your thoughts on this one as well so feel free to hit us up in the email or send us a message! If you haven't already check out our YouTube page and subscribe! As always if you enjoy listening to the podcast please like, share, and give us 5 stars on any of the major podcast platforms we are found on. Hear something we missed? Let us know what we are doing wrong or doing right, or if you have a question; Email us at Richardcates@themobilehuntersexpo.com Happy Hunting and Tight Lines!   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on episode 213 of the Podcast we continue the Whitetail Apprentice Series with Jeremy Aron! Jeremy has been hunting all over the country targeting the rut for many years and consistently gets it done year after year. Join us as we cover multiple topics and questions including: How to plan your rut trips Gear/Equipment for travel hunting Targeting the first days after a front Utilizing the full moon for all day rut action Locations to get on rutting bucks quickly in a new area Calling Tactics and much more! Take time to visit our partners! Brush Creek Monsters Scents - Click HERE! Satties LLC - Click ⁠HERE!⁠ Hooked Up Bowstrings - Click HERE! Code: MobileHunter10 for 10% off Hooked Up Strings We would love to hear your thoughts on this one as well so feel free to hit us up in the email or send us a message! If you haven't already check out our YouTube page and subscribe! As always if you enjoy listening to the podcast please like, share, and give us 5 stars on any of the major podcast platforms we are found on. Hear something we missed? Let us know what we are doing wrong or doing right, or if you have a question; Email us at Richardcates@themobilehuntersexpo.com Happy Hunting and Tight Lines!   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on episode 212 of the Podcast we continue the Whitetail Apprentice Series with Jake Booth and Jacob Emery! Both of these guys are known for consistently getting it done on good deer during the rut, in different parts of the country. Join us as we cover multiple topics and questions including: Hunting strategies for each phase of the rut Trail cam strategies for the rut Targeting specific bucks during the rut Hunting buck circuits Using historical data to determine where to hunt Rut funnels and much more! Take time to visit our partners! Brush Creek Monsters Scents - Click HERE! Satties LLC - Click ⁠HERE!⁠ Hooked Up Bowstrings - Click HERE! Code: MobileHunter10 for 10% off Hooked Up Strings We would love to hear your thoughts on this one as well so feel free to hit us up in the email or send us a message! If you haven't already check out our YouTube page and subscribe! As always if you enjoy listening to the podcast please like, share, and give us 5 stars on any of the major podcast platforms we are found on. Hear something we missed? Let us know what we are doing wrong or doing right, or if you have a question; Email us at Richardcates@themobilehuntersexpo.com Happy Hunting and Tight Lines!   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on episode 211 of the Podcast we continue the Whitetail Apprentice Series with Greg Litzinger! Greg is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to reading buck rubs and understanding what they may be telling us. Join us as we cover multiple topics and questions including: Understanding the types of rubs and what time of the year they are made Rub characteristics Big Buck vs. Small buck rubs Rub height and what that can tell us about a buck Tick marks Rub clusters around bedding areas Travel direction and much more! Take time to visit our partners! Brush Creek Monsters Scents - Click HERE! Satties LLC - Click ⁠HERE!⁠ Hooked Up Bowstrings - Click HERE! Code: MobileHunter10 for 10% off Hooked Up Strings We would love to hear your thoughts on this one as well so feel free to hit us up in the email or send us a message! If you haven't already check out our YouTube page and subscribe! As always if you enjoy listening to the podcast please like, share, and give us 5 stars on any of the major podcast platforms we are found on. Hear something we missed? Let us know what we are doing wrong or doing right, or if you have a question; Email us at Richardcates@themobilehuntersexpo.com Happy Hunting and Tight Lines!   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on episode 210 of the Podcast we continue the Whitetail Apprentice Series with The Mobile Hunter Group! Josh, Chris, Rick, and Jacob sit down and have a round table discussion on all things scrapes and scrape hunting! Join us as we cover multiple topics and questions including how do you classify different types of scrapes, how do you know it's the "right" scrape, when/how to hunt different scrapes, the Janka Hardness scale for tree preference, utilizing Mock Scrapes, and much more! Take time to visit our sponsors! Brush Creek Monsters Scents - Click HERE! Satties LLC - Click ⁠HERE!⁠ Hooked Up Bowstrings - Click HERE! Code: MobileHunter10 for 10% off Hooked Up Strings Get your information for the Mobile Hunters Expo HERE! We would love to hear your thoughts on this one as well so feel free to hit us up in the email or send us a message! If you haven't already check out our YouTube page and subscribe! As always if you enjoy listening to the podcast please like, share, and give us 5 stars on any of the major podcast platforms we are found on. Hear something we missed? Let us know what we are doing wrong or doing right, or if you have a question; Email us at Richardcates@themobilehuntersexpo.com Happy Hunting and Tight Lines!   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices