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On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan and Tony share how they are handling their midlife crisis. The guys talk about their concerns for the future of hunting access for their children, their struggles with alcohol, and their happy marriages. After a hefty BS session, the guys actually talk about deer hunting. Topics include: winter scouting, gaining access to new properties, and just about every topic surrounding big bucks. Another fun episode with Tony, you may not learn much, but you will relate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan interviews upstate New York resident Justin Taylor about the difference between hunting ag ground and big woods deer. Justin explains that hunting big woods bucks is not easy and takes a certain skill set to get within shooting range of a big buck. In northern New York, Justin tells us that 130 class buck is a big deal. Back in the late 1800's homesteaders planted apple trees near their homes, now, when scouting for places to hunt, Justin looks for these old homesteads and the apple trees that remain. The guys also break down big woods deer behavior, how they move through the terrain, and of course food sources. In the BS portion of this episode, the guys share their thoughts abut the direction we are going with hunting, and how hunting is becoming a pay to play activity. Greed for big horns, and more acres per hunter resulting in over populated public, are causing many of us to struggle finding access for our hunting future. Enjoy and share! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this No Foreplay episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan is once again joined by Troy Pottenger of Idaho to talk about the steps he takes once he has identified a target buck. You will hear Troy ask the question, "Is the buck killable?" Once you can answer this question, then you can move on to locating access routes, what wind and weather conditions get the target buck on his feet, trail camera information, and the importance of knowing the thermals in a given tree stand location. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this "No Foreplay" episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan is joined by Andy May to discuss the difference between target panic and buck fever. Andy shares his story about acquiring target panic several years ago and what he did to to get out of his archery slump. He talks about pin movement, jerking right before the shot, where to find information that will help you beat target panic, and different styles of shooting, AKA command vs surprise shooting. Andy then moves on to "buck fever" He feels that buck fever is completely different that target panic and is completely normal for all hunters to go through. Andy suggest breathing in for 3 seconds, then exhaling for 3 seconds in order to slow down your heart-rate. Just another informative episode with an experienced hunter and archer. ENJOY & SHARE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Maybe is daydreaming, maybe it's hallucination, or maybe it's the stress of life building up and finally getting an opportunity to vent to another grown man that has a similar life. On this episode, and it's one hell of an episode, Dan is once again joined by the phenom Tony Peterson for another epic BS Session. This episode doesn't have a theme, doesn't have plot, and nothing serious is covered. Topics of discussion include, hunting and archery in cinema, if Dan needs therapy, cuteness contests between puppies and otters, and what wild animal the guys would want try to tame. This episode is a break from the norm that we all need this time of year. Good laughs and good times! ENJOY & SUBSCRIBE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Back with another episode of "No Foreplay" on the Nine Finger Chronicles hunting podcast, Clint and Dan break down shot placement on whitetails. The guys discuss several scenarios like frontal shots, where to aim on a broadside deer, and if treestand placement results in a certain kind of shot opportunity. Clint also talks about his transition in to traditional archery. Another awesome episode full of great information. Enjoy and SUBSCRIBE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this "No Foreplay" episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan is once again joined by Troy Pottenger for an interesting discussion on hunting rules and regulation that pertain to public hunting lands and the reintroduction of wolves in to certain parts of North America. Listen close for buzzwords like "freedom" and "we" when talking about public land and hunters banning together to get changes made to current rules and regulation in their state to hopefully improve the hunting experience for everyone. Enjoy and share! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this "No Foreplay" episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan and Jeremy Dinsmore of the Antler Up podcast discuss early season weather patterns and how they affect deer movement. This discussion revolves around the September and early October timeframe and covers deer behavior in hot temperatures and when cold fronts move in. Within this topic the guys talk about how a heavy precipitation event can turn a regular cold front in to a must hunt scenario. Just another great episode with a bunch of great information and ideas! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this "No Foreplay" episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles podcast, Dan is once again joined by Clint Campbell to discuss the nuances of post season scouting. When comes to scouting a new property once the hunting season is over, it can be a bit overwhelming knowing what to do as far as scouting is concerned. Don't worry, this episode breaks it all down. The guys talk about looking for specific terrain features, the impact of food sources and feed trees, intersecting trails, planning access routes, and how to take advantage of scouting in the snow. Another great episode, full of great information from two hunters who take bowhunting very seriously. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles "No Foreplay" series, Dan is joined by Troy Pottenger to discuss how pressure affects deer movement, especially older bucks. Troy explains the different types of pressure deer are exposed to throughout the year and how they react to it, what happens after a buck is bumped, soft bumps vs. hard bumps, and how deer react to apex predators. Then, Troy shares the strategy he uses to hunt these pressured deer including multiple talking points about access routes.. Although this is a short episode, it is packed with a ton of great information. Enjoy and share! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, Jeremy Dinsmore of the Antler Up podcast is back on the show to talk with Dan about how antlerless deer tags are allocated. Jeremy lives in Pennsylvania and expresses how complicated it is get these tags. On the other hand, Dan is very happy with how doe tags are issued in his home state of Iowa. Other topics of conversation include, the dates certain tags are issues, how many you can buy at one time, hunting and fishing combo licenses, and habitat stamps. Another awesome episode, where we skip the BS and get right in to the good stuff. Thanks for following along! Tell your friends! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On second episode of the "No Foreplay" series on the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan is joined by Clint Campbell of the Truth From The Stand podcast to talk all about poaching. The guys discuss if the rules and regulation in their states are up to their liking, if the punishment of wild game violations are harsh enough, and whether or not those who make their living in the hunting industry should receive harsher punishments for poaching. Tons of great conservation about a topic that happens more than we would like to admit. Poachers SUCK! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices