Learning 2 Hunt

On this squirrel hunting "field trip", join Malik Hendrickson, Griffin Kreit, and Kenton. Hear all the hits, misses, and what Griffin's first hunt was like.

After a long break, the Learning 2 Hunt podcast is back.

It can seem like there is an endless variety of hunting ammunition. How do we make sense of this important decision? Each species we hunt is different so we need to carefully decide what ammo works and why it works well for hunting.

The term "scouting" means a lot of different things in the hunting world. Watching animals, finding sign, running trail cameras, many things qualify as scouting but actually using these clues is where we can improve as hunters.

Ammunition is a challenging topic for beginners because there is so much terminology. You might think an actual vocabulary lesson is in order, but don't worry. Host Kenton Garwood walks you through the ammo basics.

Trail cameras have become extremely popular but with so many choices, how do we pick the right one? Many factors go into making this decision and that's before we ever get the camera set up. Learn the basics of using trail cameras and discover how they can lead to hunting success.

Whether in a tree or on the ground, having the right stand or blind can be the difference in a successful hunt or an unpunched tag. Learn about the different types of tree stands and ground blinds along with the pros and cons of each.

We all have to start somewhere and with firearms, that means starting with the absolute basics. Podcast host Kenton talks about the different types of firearms, parts of a gun, and how the various actions function.

Licenses, Tags, and Permits; OH MY! An overview of the regulatory documents you need to be able to hunt.

Did you know that you own land? Its true, you own a portion of this country's public land and much of it offers great hunting. In addition, finding private land to hunt on isn't as difficult as you may think. You just need to know who to ask and how to ask them. Discover how to solve the the riddle of "where to hunt".

Bad shots (and even some good ones) on deer can make the task of finding the animal much more difficult. Guest Kevin Kaltenbach shares his expertise on recovering deer with the aid of his tracking dog. Whether a brand new hunter or seasoned outdoorsmen, this episode contains a lot of useful information.

Kenton reviews his 2019 hunting season and shares his plans for hunting in 2020. Also, discover the when, why, and how of shed hunting.

Host Kenton Garwood is joined by his wife Sara to help answer listener questions and share the tales of when she tried hunting.

Any successful hunt can be an emotional rollercoaster, but a hunter's first success can be something they remember forever. Guests Zack Martin and Jim Stang share the ups and downs of their recent deer hunting successes.

Discover what the rut is all about. Find out why is a great time for hunters to be afield and how we can capitalize on the rut for hunting success.

Master taxidermist Chip Wendt joins the program to discuss all things taxidermy. What it is, how to choose the mount, and what steps you can take in the field to ensure you have a great trophy.

Guest Jim Stang returns to the program and brings along new hunter Zack Martin to share the ups, downs, and what's next on his quest to learn to hunt.

Guests Bob Steele and Greg Callaghan take a break from hunting season prep work to talk about how they find time to hunt, balancing family and field time, along with some tips on getting kids started in hunting. 

Guest Noah Harrison helps Kenton discuss how camouflage, decoys, and calling are used in successful hunting.

How and why antlers and horns are scored along with what you need to know about game animal noses.