Ep. 391: This Terrain Feature Consistently Produces Mature Bucks with Michael Felts
Description
Beau Martonik is joined by Virginia hunter and artist, Michael Felts. Michael is a podcast listener who is consistently successful in hunting mountain bucks, simplifying tactics by looking for a particular terrain feature. They discuss hunting the steep mountains, identifying productive hunting spots, the ultimate terrain and vegetation combination, thick mountain laurel, muzzleloader hunting, past hunting stories, and much more!
Topics:
- 00:00:00 - Introduction
- 00:08:32 - Growing Up and Getting into Hunting
- 00:10:18 - Other Outdoor Activities and Artwork
- 00:12:02 - Staying in Shape for Mountain Hunting
- 00:12:12 - Transitioning to Mobile and Ground Hunting
- 00:16:03 - Hunting Public Land and Finding Success
- 00:17:43 - Memorable Buck Hunts in the Mountains
- 00:24:20 - Identifying Productive Hunting Spots
- 00:27:09 - Hunting in Draws and Thick Areas
- 00:29:15 - The Importance of Friends and Family in Packing Out Bucks
- 00:31:53 - Challenges and Rewards of Muzzleloader Hunting
- 00:33:33 - Hunting in the Mountains and Public Lands
- 00:36:12 - Navigating Dense Vegetation: Laurel and Rhododendron
- 00:38:38 - Playing the wind and scent control
- 00:42:32 - Exploring New Areas and Finding Hot Sign
- 00:51:47 - Adapting Bow Hunting Strategies in the Mountains
- 00:53:55 - Balancing Hunting with Other Hobbies
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