The New Hunters Guide

The New Hunters Guide

The New Hunters Guide is a website and podcast dedicated to helping new hunters get started and helping active hunters learn new things. If you have never hunted before, this is the podcast for you. If you are thinking about going after a new type of game, this is the podcast for you. If you have experience and want fast nuggets of insight that took us years to learn, this is the podcast for you. We are here to provide quick, tactical tips, things you can take into the woods tomorrow. We touch on many different kinds of hunting including whitetail deer, spring turkey, fall turkey, pheasant, grouse, dove, waterfowl, coyote, fox, bobcat, small game, crows, woodchucks, and many more. We are your step-by-step guide to help you learn to hunt, learn to hunt new things, and learn to hunt more enjoyably. This podcast is a part of the Waypoint TV Podcast Network. Waypoint is the ultimate outdoor network featuring streaming of full-length fishing and hunting television shows, short films and instructional content, a social media network, and Podcast Network. Find more outdoor content and shows at WaypointTV.com

Episodes

May 12, 2025 25 mins
There are many great ways for hunters to cook wild turkeys. Wild turkey recipes are not interchangeable with storebought turkey or chicken recipes, but with some simple modifications you can enjoy some very familiar dishes. In this episode I dig into new and fun cooking techniques and recipe ideas to help you enjoy your harvest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Chances are, if you have hunted turkey's, you have been lied to. You were led to believe you should optimize your choke tube and turkey ammo for long range hunting. But the average range turkeys are shot is 20-30 yards. So, working to get extremely tight patterns and high pattern density at 40-50 yards is the wrong place to focus. People are spending a lot of money on ultra tight turkey chokes to get extremely tight patterns at max...
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Hunting across state lines can be much more complicated than you might think. On this episode I talk about many of the things you need to plan for to be successful, such as acquiring tags for the game you want to hunt, finding the seasons you are able to participate in, getting your gear ready, and coming up with a strategy to find your actual spot. This episode is sponsored by Midwest Gun Works, use the code NHG25 at checkout to g...
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Many claims are made about ported choke tubes, but what does the data say? Are they better or worse than non-ported chokes, and what should you use for turkey hunting?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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You absolutely can use sub gauges for hunting turkeys, the data is clear, they are very potent tools. But the big question is "should you?" Is it the optimal thing to do? On this episode I dive into that question and look at the opinions and data impacting this debate to help you decide what is best for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Why do people post photos of dead animals and firearms on social media? And is it something you should do? On this episode I dig into the real reasons people post hunting photos, including the good, bad, and ugly motivations that people may have. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Get ready to learn from other people's mistakes as I cover 7 turkey hunting blunders that are funny and based on real experiences such as; not estimating your range well, talking and socializing while hunting, setting up right on top of other hunters so close they could get shot at and messing up their hunts, finding people illegally camping in flood control areas of public land who are spooking out the turkeys, people trying to re...
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Of all the errors that turkey hunters can make, there is one that spoils more hunts than any other. If you can fix this one thing, you can drastically improve your effectiveness in the turkey woods. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Patience is a rare virtue today but sometimes there are good reasons why you may be pressed for time and need to find turkeys fast! On this episode I talk about how to find turkeys quickly on public land. This episode is sponsored by Midwest Gun Works, use the code NHG25 at checkout to get free shipping on your first order at www.MidwestGunWorks.com, some exclusions apply, see website for details.  Learn more about your ad choices....
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Every year many excited hunters venture into the turkey woods, but sadly some never make it home. The vast majority of the time, this is completely preventable. This episode is more than a safety briefing, it delves into many things that few people talk about and gives easy to follow steps that can very literally save your life.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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March 3, 2025 24 mins
The hardest part of turkey hunting for beginners is usually finding that first bird. On this episode I dig into how you can locate your first gobbler and the many tactics that can help you realistically find an area with active turkeys.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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This is your beginners guide to turkey hunting, starting at level 0. Of course, there is no way for one podcast to give you everything you need to know, but I do try to point you to everything you need to do from wanting to hunt turkeys to getting into the woods after them.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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What does hunting pressure mean and how does the average hunter utilize this concept to improve their chances of a successful hunt? On this episode I dig into the science and practice of hunting pressure, dispel a few myths, and give some practical tools for how to be a more effective hunter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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February 10, 2025 50 mins
Spring snow goose hunting is an adrenaline packed sport that not only enables you to extend your season but may give you the opportunity to hunt when little else is in season. On this podcast episode I talk about how get started hunting spring snows and what the initial tactics, gear, and costs look like. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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This is a very interesting podcast topic! Is it ok to eat unclean game animals? What does the Bible have to say about eating unclean animals? Are there health concerns related to biblical dietary rules and ancient vs. modern-day food processing? I answer these questions and more for hunters on this episode.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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If your wife, spouse, or significant other does not eat game meat there are always going to be reasons why. Some may be obvious, some may be harder to understand. But on this episode, I am going to help you systematically diagnose and change this unwelcome scenario. Yes, it is possible to get your wife onboard. No, it will not happen without effort. But you absolutely can get them to eat it and enjoy it, much of the time.  Learn mo...
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Today I talk with Nathan Owen, a master predator hunter who launched his own company LifeIsNowOutdoors.com that is dedicated to supporting predator hunters and providing the insights and gear they need to reach the highest levels of success. We talk strategy, guns, optics, gear, and everything you need to hunt predators, day or night.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Do you really need camouflage gear for every hunting situation? Are there times when buying gear that isn't camo is actually better? Is black, green, or brown hunting gear just as good as camo? On this episode I am going to share some things you won't hear in the marketing that can help you save some money.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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January 6, 2025 31 mins
On this episode I dive into the basics of goose hunting ammo. I cover topics about different metals and shot sizes as well as hunting styles and distances to help you make informed decisions about your goose hunting ammo selections. We will talk about steel ammo, bismuth, heavier than lead, and pure 18 gcc TSS ammo.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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December 30, 2024 41 mins
At what point is it too cold for ideal deer movement and hunting? And at what point is it too cold for hunters to be able to stay in the woods and pursue the deer? Today I am going to address both questions to help you in your late season deer hunting no matter where you live.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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