The Garden State Outdoorsmen Podcast
Welcome to the Garden State Outdoorsmen Podcast, the ultimate New Jersey podcast for outdoor enthusiasts! Presented by Boondocks Hunting, we dive deep into the world of hunting, fishing, conservation, and everything that makes the Garden State a unique outdoor haven. Join us as we explore local hotspots, interview seasoned experts, share hunting tips and tactics, and discuss the latest in outdoor gear and regulations. Whether you’re a seasoned outdoorsman or new to the wild, our episodes bring you closer to New Jersey’s rich outdoor culture and community. Tune in and get ready to chase the unknown!
Episodes
We celebrate Squatch’s first New Jersey harvest, break down iron-sight shot execution, and talk about why camp trust beats antler size. Then we pivot to urgent New Jersey legislation, predator management, and the next generation learning the right way to hunt.
• first NJ hunt with a Browning A5 and iron sights
• ladder stand setup, moonlit movement, and a clean follow-up
• camp vibes, gratitude, and...
A veteran EMT turned researcher shares the night that changed his life: tree knocks, rock throws, and a boulder at the fire, then digs into Sussex County’s startling sighting density, field evidence from High Point, and how AI and bias shape what we accept as real. We question proof, examine timing and behavior, and map a clear path between open-minded curiosity and careful skepticism.
• origin story of Mike’...
A gritty urban whitetail story moves from a painful miss to a clean seven-yard heart shot less than 24 hours later. We share what it takes to ignore social pressure, read suburban habitat, and stay steady when the season tests your patience.
• passing deer on purpose and trusting the plan
• hunting amid construction noise and retention ponds
• adapting to wind in urban edges and funnels
• camera i...
November keeps giving as we chase whitetails across Oklahoma plains and New Jersey thickets, turn misses into clean kills, and rebuild confidence one fix at a time. We share how small tweaks, smarter setups, and steady minds led to an 11-point buck, a buddy’s perfect shot, and a father-son recovery.
• Lone Wolf hunt in Oklahoma with high wind and blinds
• Missed shots, target panic, and the shot process r...
A brutal Halloween storm gave way to a November surge, and our team caught fire with a string of kills anchored by a tight, suburban-style buck recovery and a five-yard heart shot. We trade trail cam dogma for aggressive rut moves, ethics in meat salvage, and practical filming tips that actually help.
• crew hot streak after storm
• small parcel strategy around orchards and marsh bedding
• target buck...
A cold front flipped the rut switch, and we ride the highs and lows: Peyton’s 650-yard recovery, Zach’s near-misses, a field-edge long shot with a dog track, and Connor’s October 28 magic. We dig into weather, wind, calling, ethics at low light, and why access wins.
• reading the wind and barometric pressure for rut movement
• edge sits with standing corn and late-morning cruising
• when to get aggres...
The rain hammered down, the wind never settled, and a 20-year mystery finally walked into view. We’re fresh off New Jersey’s bear week with stories that run from legendary to hard-earned: Eddie closes the book on “Diamond Bear,” a boar first photographed in 2004 with a hollow diamond blaze on his chest, and we unpack the meticulous bait logs, peanut-fueled strategy, and storm gamble that made the difference. It’s a ma...
We trade the “October lull” myth for real field notes on wind, drought, and timing rain, while gearing up for New Jersey’s bear week and a patient whitetail plan built on funnels, scrapes, and clean access. Midwest drought, East Coast color, and tag policies collide as we map the best sits ahead.
• warm, dry, and calm evenings changing wind strategy
• why high winds don’t shut deer down
• drought impa...
We chase the early-season swings from hot starts to quiet weeks, then ride along as Kyle breaks a ten-year out-of-state streak with a messy, memorable, and deeply instructive liver-hit recovery. Strategy shifts, habitat puzzles, and why patience under pressure still wins.
• early-season highs and lulls across states
• e-bike access, quiet entry, and setup choices
• New York opener timing and time-off ...
Eddie Mackin, known as Mountain Savage on Instagram, shares his journey from childhood fishing trips to becoming an avid bear hunter across multiple states. His passion for the outdoors began early through his father's influence, creating a foundation for a lifetime of hunting adventures and outdoor experiences.
• Eddie has been hunting bears in Maine since 2017 with Northern New England Outfitters
•...
Archery season has officially opened in New Jersey, Wisconsin, and Virginia, with the Boondocks Hunting team celebrating six does and one buck harvested in the first week of action.
• Ryan shares his thrilling success story of taking a mature buck with his recurve bow at 15 yards
• Brief discussion about the tragic loss of two hunters during an elk hunt in Colorado
• Story about a black bear entering ...
The Garden State Outdoors Podcast crew kicks off the 2025-2026 hunting season with stories from their Delaware trip and preparations for opening day in New Jersey and Wisconsin. They discuss early-season hunting strategies centered around identifying food sources and navigating challenges like earn-a-buck requirements and unpredictable weather.
• Delaware hunting trip focused on targeting bean fields and oak ...
The moment Christina Rafalco describes will resonate with any hunter—that magical time when the sun begins to set, the woods are bathed in golden light, and an extraordinary stillness descends. "Unless you're in that moment experiencing the quiet and how everything just settles down," she explains, "you can't understand it. I could do that every single day of my life."
Christina ...
Alysha Azzariti shares her journey of training Huck, her black Labrador retriever, into a skilled hunting companion, highlighting the incredible bond that forms between hunter and dog through this process.
• Growing up with an outdoorsy father who sparked her interest in fishing and hunting
• Finding a local breeder who became a mentor in training Huck for hunting
• Building basic obedience as the fou...
The countdown to hunting season is officially underway, and the excitement is building among the Boondocks Hunting team. As summer heat bears down, the crew gathers to welcome newest team member Zach and share their pre-season preparations, challenges, and expectations.
The conversation kicks off with a deep dive into the annual Boondocks Hunting competition—a months-long friendly tournament running from Sept...
The unexpected journey from non-hunter to passionate outdoorsman lies at the heart of our conversation with Joe Arabia from Northern Jersey Outdoors. Having only started hunting six years ago at age 30, Joe offers a refreshing perspective that breaks from the typical "lifelong hunter" narrative that dominates outdoor media.
Joe's story begins with a surprise 30th birthday gift – apprentice hunt...
Matt Williams shares his journey as a professional deer tracker and explains how his bloodhound Arrow helps hunters recover wounded deer through specialized scent detection abilities.
• Bloodhounds excel at tracking in dry conditions and can follow scent trails 40+ hours old
• Wounded deer release pheromones that intensify further from the hit site, creating stronger trails as they progress
• Differen...
Travis Henderson from Trigger Traditions Outdoors shares his passion for waterfowl hunting and explains why seeing the dog work aspect of upland and waterfowl hunting brings him so much joy compared to other hunting styles.
• Lives in Sussex County, NJ and primarily hunts waterfowl and upland game
• Started Trigger Traditions as a way to document hunting memories with friends
• Hunts across multiple s...
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Christopher Talmadge shares his hunting journey from childhood outings with his grandfather to rediscovering his passion as an adult and meeting fellow hunters through chance encounters on public land. He discusses mobile hunting strategies, tree selection techniques, and the importance of courtesy and community in the outdoors.
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