InCamp Podcast

Ben Koch is InCamp this week to talk whitetail rut hunting, chasing bucks in November, and the stories that come with it. From his early-season buck this year to a late-rut buck last season, Ben shares some memorable hunts just as the whitetail rut heats up.

Takeaways:

-Ben’s early-season buck from this year

-The story behind last year’s late-rut buck

-Lessons learned through years of deer hunting

-Growing up hunting and passing traditions to the next generation

-Why pheasant hunting and time with friends mean so much

Guest Links:

https://www.instagram.com/ben_koch9/?__d=1impressum

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Jed Hamberger of Grouse Brook Kennels is back on Upland Brief to give us an update on Pennsylvania grouse and woodcock hunting. We talk recent bird movement, where he’s finding grouse, how food sources like berries and crab apples factor into the hunt, and what he’s seeing with the woodcock migration.

Takeaways:

• Where to look for grouse in Pennsylvania right now
• How habitat, food sources, and timing affect bird movement
• The latest on woodcock migration

If you’re chasing grouse and woodcock in Pennsylvania, Jed shares some timely insight from the field to help you make the most of your days in the woods.

Guest Links:

⁠Grouse Brook Kennel on YouTube⁠

⁠https://www.instagram.com/grousebrookkennel/⁠

⁠https://www.grousebrookkennel.com/⁠

Partners and Affiliates:

⁠⁠⁠Dead On Display⁠

⁠Birddog Custom Wood Work⁠

⁠⁠J. Miller Custom Calls⁠

⁠Wilderness Athlete⁠

Jared Hulse is on Whitetail Brief this week to talk in-season scouting, observation sits, and figuring out what deer are doing once hunting season gets underway.

We get into how to use fresh sign to make better hunting decisions, when it makes sense to sit back and observe, and how trail cameras can help you keep tabs on deer without spending every day in the woods. We also talk about hunting pressure, access routes, changing weather conditions, and finding food sources in big woods where deer can be tough to pattern.

Whether you’re hunting public land or your own property, knowing when to make a move and when to sit tight can make a big difference. Sometimes the best thing you can do is slow down, pay attention, and let the woods tell you what’s happening.

Takeaways:

• How to approach in-season scouting and observation sits
• Using fresh sign and deer behavior to find active areas
• When trail cameras help and when it’s worth observing in person
• Adjusting your strategy for hunting pressure and weather conditions
• Choosing access routes that keep you from bumping deer
• Finding food sources and deer movement in big woods

Guest Links:

https://www.instagram.com/j.hulse/

Partners and Affiliates:

⁠⁠⁠Dead On Display⁠

⁠Birddog Custom Wood Work⁠

⁠⁠J. Miller Custom Calls⁠

⁠Wilderness Athlete⁠

Nate Akey is InCamp this week to talk bird dogs, upland hunting, photography, and what makes time in the field with good dogs and good friends so special.

Nate is a big-time bird dog guy, and we get into how he got started with dogs, what he’s learned along the way, and why the upland hunting community has become such a big part of it for him. We also talk about his work with onX, photography in the field, and the importance of actually taking those candid tailgate and hunting-camp photos that you’ll want to look back on years from now.

With pheasant season getting underway, we talk about his recent Montana trip, running dogs, bird numbers, and what he’s looking forward to this fall. We also get into a little whitetail talk and what Nate is looking forward to as we get into late October.

Takeaways:

• Getting started with bird dogs and learning to train and hunt with them
• Why the upland hunting community is such a big part of the experience
• Bird dogs, pheasant hunting, and getting dogs ready for the season
• Taking better hunting photos and capturing the moments that matter
• Nate’s recent Montana hunt and his outlook for the upland season
• A little late-October whitetail talk

Guest:

https://www.instagram.com/nathanielakey/?hl=en

https://www.onxmaps.com/hunt/app

Partners and Affiliates:

⁠⁠⁠Dead On Display⁠

⁠Birddog Custom Wood Work⁠

⁠⁠J. Miller Custom Calls⁠

⁠Wilderness Athlete⁠

Robert Ecker is InCamp on Upland Brief this week to talk bird dog training, competition, and preparing dogs for hunting season. Recorded at the Northern Michigan Cover Dog Championship, Robert shares his experience with champion dogs and discusses how weather conditions affect scenting and performance.

We get into conditioning, training with pigeons and chuckers, differences between pointers and setters, and transitioning dogs from competition to hunting. Robert also shares stories about some of the standout dogs he’s worked with, including Buck of Piney Woods.

Takeaways:

• How weather affects scenting and dog performance.
• Conditioning dogs for the upcoming season.
• Training with pigeons and chuckers.
• Preparing dogs for early-season hunts.
• Lessons learned from competing with champion cover dogs.

Guest Links:

https://www.instagram.com/kennelmidnight/

https://midnightkennel.com/

Partners and Affiliates:

⁠⁠⁠Dead On Display⁠

⁠Birddog Custom Wood Work⁠

⁠⁠J. Miller Custom Calls⁠

⁠Wilderness Athlete⁠

Mitchell Shirk is on Whitetail Brief this week to talk whitetails, the October lull, and how to make the most of this time of year. We get into scouting, choosing stand locations, and how wind and thermals factor into where and when you hunt. We also discuss why the October lull can be misunderstood and how hunters can take advantage of the opportunities this time of year offers.

Takeaways:

-How to approach the October lull and find opportunities to kill a buck.

-Scouting and choosing the right stand locations.

-Using wind and thermals to your advantage.

-Adjusting your approach as hunting pressure increases.

Guest Links:

https://www.instagram.com/pennsylvaniawoodsmanpodcast/

https://sportsmensempire.com/network/pennsylvania-woodsman

Partners and Affiliates:

⁠⁠⁠Dead On Display⁠

⁠Birddog Custom Wood Work⁠

⁠⁠J. Miller Custom Calls⁠

⁠Wilderness Athlete⁠

Pete Six is InCamp this week to talk Pennsylvania deer hunting, making time to hunt, and why the last half of October is such a special time to be in the woods.

Pete and I talk DMAP tags, hunting opportunities across Pennsylvania, balancing work with hunting, and the temptation to travel to other states. But a lot of the conversation comes back to the simple draw of being in the Pennsylvania woods during October and making the most of the time you have.

Takeaways:

● Why late October is such a special time to hunt

● Pennsylvania deer hunting and D-map tags

● Balancing work and time in the woods

● Hunting close to home versus traveling to other states

● Making the most of October in the Pennsylvania wood

Guest Links:

https://www.instagram.com/petesixhunt/

Partners and Affiliates:

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InCamp on Upland Brief this week I'm joined by Jed Hamberger and Garrett Baker to talk bird hunting in North Dakota. They get into scouting, reading the land, and finding birds by paying attention to grass thickness, grazing patterns, and other sign. They also share lessons from the trip, strategies for finding birds, and how their dogs are coming along in the field. For those of you about to travel for pheasants, sounds like you're about to have some great hunting!

Takeaways:

• What to look for when scouting bird habitat
• E-scouting tips to narrow down good areas
• Reading grass and other sign to find birds
• Lessons learned hunting North Dakota with bird dogs

Guest Links:

⁠Grouse Brook Kennel on YouTube⁠

⁠https://www.instagram.com/grousebrookkennel/⁠

⁠https://www.instagram.com/thebirddoginn/

Partners and Affiliates:

⁠⁠⁠Dead On Display⁠

⁠Birddog Custom Wood Work⁠

⁠⁠J. Miller Custom Calls⁠

⁠Wilderness Athlete⁠

Jarred Yalsovec is back InCamp on Whitetail Brief to break down a buck he harvested just two days into Pennsylvania’s deer season. After learning the property, adjusting strategies, and paying attention to deer movement, Jarred put those lessons to work early in the season.

We get into the role of acorns this year, how changing weather and wind conditions are influencing movement, and why being willing to adjust can make all the difference. Jarred also talks about encountering a familiar buck from their trail cameras and the decisions that helped turn an opportunity into a successful hunt.

Takeaways:

• Finding the right hunting locations based on acorns, food sources, and deer movement
• Adjusting your strategy to changing weather and wind conditions
• Lessons learned from a year of hunting the same property
• Putting trail camera intel to use when an opportunity comes together
• Balancing deer season with family life as a new dad

Guest Links:

https://www.instagram.com/jyals/

Partners and Affiliates:

⁠⁠⁠Dead On Display⁠

⁠Birddog Custom Wood Work⁠

⁠⁠J. Miller Custom Calls⁠

⁠Wilderness Athlete⁠

Nick Larson from the Bird Shot Podcast is InCamp this week to talk upland hunting, bird dogs, and how he got hooked on chasing birds.

Nick grew up in Duluth, Minnesota, hunting with his family and chasing grouse. We get into some of those early hunts, what got him hooked, and how that turned into the Bird Shot Podcast.

We also talk about bird dogs, training in the summer, preparing for the season, and adjusting when the conditions aren’t exactly what you hoped for. Nick has spent a lot of time chasing upland birds, and he shares some of the things he’s learned along the way, along with a few good hunting stories.

Takeaways:

• Nick’s path into upland hunting
• Growing up chasing grouse in Minnesota
• Training bird dogs and getting them ready for the season
• How weather and conditions can change a hunt
• What Nick has learned from years in the field
• Some of his favorite and most memorable hunts

Guest Links:

⁠BirdShot Podcast⁠

⁠BirdShot ON YouTube⁠

⁠Upland Gun Company⁠

Partners and Affiliates:

⁠⁠⁠⁠Dead On Display⁠⁠

⁠⁠Birddog Custom Wood Work⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠J. Miller Custom Calls⁠⁠

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Travis Frank is on the Upland Brief this week after getting back from Alaska. We talk about his trip, but the conversation goes well beyond that.

Travis breaks down how he gets his dog Daisy ready for the season, how he breaks his own hunting season apart, and what he’s looking forward to as the year gets going. We also spend a lot of time talking grouse and the outlook for upland hunting this season.

Takeaways:

-What Travis brought home from his Alaska trip

-How he prepares Daisy for another hunting season

-How Travis breaks his season into different parts

-His outlook for grouse hunting this year

-What he’s looking forward to in the upland season

Guest Links:

https://www.theflush.tv/

https://www.instagram.com/travis_t_frank/?hl=en

Partners and Affiliates:

⁠⁠https://www.deadondisplay.com/⁠⁠

⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/birddogcustomwoodwork/⁠⁠

⁠https://www.jmillercustomcalls.com/⁠

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Alex Grosso is InCamp this week for a Whitetail Brief focused on the October lull—and why it might be more about the hunter’s mindset than the deer disappearing.

We talk about hunting the shift from early season into October, with a focus on finding the right food and cover, understanding how deer are using them, and staying mentally locked in when the action slows down.

Takeaways:

● Is the October lull real?

● Why food still matters in October

● Finding the cover bucks are using

● How deer behavior changes as October progresses

● The importance of adapting instead of waiting for the rut

● Mentality needed to stay hunting when things get slow

Lane Housner is InCamp this week to talk about how he went from not growing up hunting to becoming a seriously successful bowhunter.

Lane got into hunting through a friend, made the jump from rifle hunting to bowhunting, and learned a lot through trial and error. Last season, he tagged seven bucks and a stag.

We talk about how he learned to scout, understand deer behavior, use trail cameras, and put himself in better positions to kill deer. We also get into the hunters and content that helped him along the way and what he’s still working to improve.

Takeaways:

• Learning to hunt without growing up in a hunting family
• Making the jump to bowhunting
• Scouting and understanding deer behavior
• Using trail cameras effectively
• Learning from other hunters

• How Lane continues to improve his craft

Guest Links:

https://www.instagram.com/lanehousner/

https://www.youtube.com/c/InThePresence

Partners and Affiliates:

⁠⁠⁠Dead On Display⁠

⁠Birddog Custom Wood Work⁠

⁠⁠J. Miller Custom Calls⁠

⁠Wilderness Athlete⁠

Jed Hamberger is getting ready for the New York grouse opener, and we talk about what he’s expecting once the season gets underway.

We get into early-season grouse, the first woodcock flights, how weather can affect bird movement, and where Jed is looking for birds. We also talk about helping train a new bird dog and getting a young dog ready for the season.

Takeaways:

• Getting ready for the New York grouse opener
• Early woodcock flights and bird movement
• How weather affects grouse and woodcock
• Finding birds as conditions change
• Helping train a new bird dog

Guest Links:

⁠Grouse Brook Kennel on YouTube⁠

⁠https://www.instagram.com/grousebrookkennel/⁠

⁠https://www.grousebrookkennel.com/⁠

Partners and Affiliates:

⁠⁠⁠Dead On Display⁠

⁠Birddog Custom Wood Work⁠

⁠⁠J. Miller Custom Calls⁠

⁠Wilderness Athlete⁠

Ryan Martin is InCamp this week for a Whitetail Brief as we get ready for Pennsylvania’s bow season. We’re only two days out, so we talk about what we’re seeing and what we’re looking for those first few sits.We get into early-season food sources, public vs. private ground, weather, trail cameras, and where we think does will be. We also talk about hunting does early while keeping an eye on the bucks you’re hoping to find later in the season.A lot of this comes down to having a plan, but also being willing to change it once you’re actually in the woods.Takeaways:

-What we’re looking for heading into opening day

-How food sources can dictate early-season movement

-Public vs. private land strategies

-Hunting does while keeping tabs on bucks

-How weather can change your plan

Josh Phillips is InCamp this week to talk traditional archery, urban whitetails, and the woodsmanship that goes into hunting deer in overlooked places.

We get into what hunting different environments has taught Josh about reading deer, the unique challenges of urban whitetails, and the importance of understanding deer behavior. Josh also shares his transition from a compound bow to traditional archery, the misses along the way, and what it took to finally kill a deer with a trad bow.

Takeaways:

-Reading deer behavior in urban environments

-Lessons from hunting different landscapes

-The mental side of traditional archery

-Adapting your approach to pressured whitetails

-Why woodsmanship still matters

Guest Links:

https://www.instagram.com/jphillips_outdoors/

Partners and Affiliates:

⁠⁠⁠Dead On Display⁠

⁠Birddog Custom Wood Work⁠

⁠⁠J. Miller Custom Calls⁠

⁠Wilderness Athlete⁠

Dillon Hobbs joins InCamp for an Upland Brief on wirehaired pointing Griffons and chukar hunting.

Dillon talks about what he likes about the breed, their hunting ability, prey drive, range, and the traits that make Griffons such versatile bird dogs.

With Wyoming chukar season opening, we also get into hunting chukar in tough country, finding birds, and getting a dog ready for the season.

Guest Links:

https://www.instagram.com/platterivergundogs/

Partners and Affiliates:

⁠⁠⁠Dead On Display⁠

⁠Birddog Custom Wood Work⁠

⁠⁠J. Miller Custom Calls⁠

⁠Wilderness Athlete⁠

Clint Dittmar is InCamp this week on Whitetail Brief to talk Pennsylvania bowhunting, early-season deer movement, and how he’s approaching the opener.

For Clint, it’s all about the thrill of getting close. Close enough to close the distance with a bow. We talk about scouting, trail cameras, deer movement, food sources, and what he’s looking for before he climbs into a tree.

Listen in for actionable strategies on:

• How Clint uses trail cameras and preseason scouting to understand deer movement
• What to do when white oaks aren’t producing like you expected
• How he’s approaching the Pennsylvania opener
• When he’ll take a doe and when he’s holding out for a buck
• How weather and changing food sources can change a hunt
• Why early-season deer hunting is all about being adaptable

Follow and subscribe to Whitetail Brief wherever you get your podcasts so you never miss an episode!

Guest Links:

https://www.instagram.com/cjd_montco/

https://www.instagram.com/phillyburbsbowhunters/

Partners and Affiliates:

⁠⁠⁠Dead On Display⁠

⁠Birddog Custom Wood Work⁠

⁠⁠J. Miller Custom Calls⁠

⁠Wilderness Athlete⁠

Steve Notabart is InCamp this week to talk deer hunting, bowhunting, bird dogs, and getting ready for another season in Pennsylvania.

Steve and I are talking upcoming deer season, lessons from past hunts, and how experience can change the way you handle opportunities in the woods. We get into staying composed when things finally come together, and a few hunts and buck encounters that still stick with us.

We also talk bird dogs towards the end, the confidence Steve built last season, and why hunting is about a lot more than just filling tags.

Takeaways:

• Getting mentally prepared for deer and bow season
• Staying composed when a shot opportunity happens
• Lessons learned from missed deer and past hunts
• Buck encounters we’ll never forget
• Hunting with bird dogs and building confidence
• Enjoying the hunt instead of getting caught up in the

Guest Links:

https://www.instagram.com/stevenotebaert/?hl=en

https://www.instagram.com/birddogcustomwoodwork/

Partners and Affiliates:

⁠⁠⁠Dead On Display⁠

⁠Birddog Custom Wood Work⁠

⁠⁠J. Miller Custom Calls⁠

⁠Wilderness Athlete⁠

Jed Hamberger is InCamp this week to talk bird dog training and getting your dog ready for the field.

Jed shares his approach to building a hunting dog through obedience, bird work, and keeping training sessions productive without overdoing it. We talk about using homing pigeons, remote launchers, introducing dogs to birds, developing a point, and knowing when it’s time to transition from training birds to wild birds.

Takeaways:

• Why short training sessions can keep a young dog excited and progressing
• How homing pigeons can give you a reliable supply of training birds
• Using remote launchers to control bird exposure and timing
• When to introduce pointing and how not to overcomplicate it
• Why too much stimulation can work against your dog’s training
• Making the transition from training birds to wild birds
• Building a dog that’s ready for real hunting situations

This one is for bird dog owners, new trainers, and hunters looking to put more time into developing their dog before the season.

Guest Links:

⁠Grouse Brook Kennel on YouTube⁠

⁠https://www.instagram.com/grousebrookkennel/⁠

⁠https://www.grousebrookkennel.com/⁠

Partners and Affiliates:

⁠⁠⁠Dead On Display⁠

⁠Birddog Custom Wood Work⁠

⁠⁠J. Miller Custom Calls⁠

⁠Wilderness Athlete⁠