Up North Journal Podcast

On this Minicast we talk about using the Onyx Mappng Apps on your cell phone for hunting.

Mara takes a big Ohio buck for her first archery buck on a hunt that lasts only 3 minutes! Gets out to the stand late Hears a buck grunting before she can climb into the stand Buck comes in as she is putting her release on and nocking an arrow Cody running camera barely gets the camera rolling Shot the deer from a sitting position No pass through shot Couldn't see deer drop so they pulled out Recovered deer later that night only 50 yards from the stand Dan's trip north with the girls and his brother Had great weather Saw a ton of does but couldn't shoot any Bucks not moving Paid honor to his dad Saw two wolves Dan runs a trapline and took 6 pelts Pre-Rut buck lull due to testosterone build up Mike on search of a big buck Deer not moving No sign of any bucks Hard first four days Two days straight of rain Pulled trail cam photos and saw a shooter buck Put a plan together and moved a stand to get on him Laid eyes on him finally but couldn't get a shot All the hard work this year is paying off Using the bike

Episode 66 Fishing Weekend Pan fishing with the kids Catfishing on the River with the new boat Outdoor News Wisconsin Wolf Season? Wyoming Elk disease CCW and Disney Archery This Week Two new youth bows Pro shop set up Shooting this weekend Game Bag New bow release Stance and form techniques 

On this Minicast we talk about what kind of chairs we use in our blinds and popup blinds.

On this Minicast we discuss ways to use your surrounding when setting up a pop up blind.

Join us on this Minicast as we talk about a recent story that suggests hunters not hunt with dogs near "Wolf Caution Zones".

On this Minicast we discuss whether sun direction plays into setting stands or which stand to hunt.

Episode 65 Weekly Tidbits Delta Waterfowl Chapter Anti Hunter's Rants Elk Permits Bear Permits Outdoor News 2nd Amendment Victory Kentucky Bear Hunt New York Bear Hunt Expansion Trout Catches Angler Game Bag UV Blocker on Blinds Archery Goodies Ground Hogs Ammuntion Reloading .22 Hornet Cartridges

On this Minicast we cover how we go about blood tracking a shot deer.

On this Minicast we talk about what we do immediately after the shot on a deer.

Mike on the road home from deer camp doing some bowhunting Crazy weather Fall colors popping Dan went to Cabela's doing some shopping for a new bow setup Dan gets some bow work done for season Dan and the family getting ready for a week up north bowhunting Kids practicing  Dan using one pin from 0-30 yards Mike talks about his hunt Worked on blinds for the first afternoon Put a few finishing touches on the bee hive For the evening hunt the bike made its maiden voyage Everything worked well with the bike Biked out with base layers and sweat pants to hunting area Then suited up Mike talks about transporting all his gear out in a backpack Biked within 150-200 yards of the treestand Windy in the treestand Only seen one doe from the stand At dusk seen a big doe from the ground and put a sneak on it. Set up an ambush for a 30 yard shot Mike almost collides with a trailer parked in the freeway while recording the show!!!!! The doe didn't play the game as Mike had planned Warm weather seemed to have the deer locke

On this Minicast we ask the question, when do you draw to shoot?

On this Minicast we talk about whether we have our bow on the hook or in our hands while in the stand.

Episode 64 Archery Shoot Archery Review Archery Tournament Goose Banding Event Interview with DNR Biologist Game Bag Bow Review PSE/Browning Interview with Paul Penix Regional Rep New Jersey Bear Problem Delta Waterfowl Event New Boat

On this Minicast we chat with Author Jerry Lamber to see what makes him tick!

On this PSE Tech Tip with Bobby Vargas we discuss how to determine if you're drawing too much or too little weight on your bow.

Getting to the stand How does Mike get to his stand How does Dan get to his stand How does Mike leave his stand How does Dan leave his stand Interview with Author Jerry Lambert about his deer killed this weekend Jerry talks about his buck killed this morning Weather conditions Hungry Bucks eat in early October Stand placement Deer crashes into a tree What to hunt over in October Hunted on a farm that he knocked on the door and asked permission Jerry answers the question about leaving his stand Brush hog travel lanes to approach and leave stands Uses turkey call to mimic a turkey while walking out of the woods Buck decoy with one antler to have dominant buck come in to the weak side to control the shot placement The books Jerry has available for people to read

On this Minicast we talk about a couple of questions concerning Michigan Archery season laws.

On this Minicast we discuss what do you have in your deer stand? 

Episode 63 Happy Father's Day Archery shooting this week Upcoming Archery Events Father's Day catfishing trip Outdoor News HSUS bogus emails against CCW in National Parks California lead ammo ban Mikey's Game Bag Arrow Wraps Arrow Fletching Youth Bow Review Interview Paul Penix, PSE/Browning Micro Midas 3 Delta Waterfowl Iowa Floods