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

EP365 Hunting Leases and Pay Properties 101

July 21, 2025 • 49 mins
Should you lease hunting land? What about paying to hunt? How do you find a place to hunt in areas that lack public land? On this episode I talk about a few alternatives to leasing land, as well as share some things to consider when evaluating your leasing options. And I discuss some things to help you evaluate pay to hunt opportunities as well.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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EP364 How To Hunt Multiple Game Animals At Once

July 14, 2025 • 36 mins
Being able to take multiple types of game in the same hunt can make things more fun and increase your chances of success. In this episode I talk about the basics of mixed bag hunts. As always, be sure to check your local seasons and laws to see if and what game can be hunted concurrently and what the safety rules are. Also be sure to check your local firearms and ammunition regulations. Thanks to Tetra Hearing for sponsoring this e...
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EP363 The TRUTH About Sub Gauge Ballistics

July 7, 2025 • 40 mins
Is a 20-gauge or a 28-gauge powerful enough to hunt ducks or pheasants? Can you really hunt turkeys with a .410 bore? Are sub gauges able to do the job just as well as a 12-gauge? I examine the ballistics of waterfowl, pheasant, and turkey ammo across the most popular sub gauges to see how they really stack up. Yes, sub-gauges have less recoil and generally weigh less, but are they capable for the job using bismuth, steel, lead, or...
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EP362 How To Start Small Game Hunting

June 30, 2025 • 38 mins
If you want to start hunting small game, or just get better at it, this is the right episode for you. I dig into the basics of small game hunting to help you safely and effectively get into the woods. Thanks to Tetra Hearing for sponsoring this episode. Get your FREE Tetra Hearing 2-Year Extended Service Plan when purchasing a device. Simply add this Service Plan to your cart and use this code at checkout: NEWHUNTERSGUIDE. Learn mo...
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EP361 How Take More Pheasants Without A Dog

June 23, 2025 • 44 mins
If you want to become more effective at hunting pheasants without a dog, you have come to the right place. In this episode I dig into the strategy needed to take more birds while hunting solo. Thanks to Tetra Hearing for sponsoring this episode. Get your FREE Tetra Hearing 2-Year Extended Service Plan when purchasing a device. Simply add this Service Plan to your cart and use this code at checkout: NEWHUNTERSGUIDE. Learn more about...
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EP360 How To Find Pheasants In Stocked Areas

June 16, 2025 • 54 mins
Finding pheasants in stocked areas is different than finding wild birds. On this episode I go in depth into how you can find more birds and take pheasants out of the woods when other hunters see and shoot nothing. I also talk about the advantages of hunting without a dog and how smarter hunters can do even better when they do have a dog. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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EP359 Pheasant Hunting 101

June 9, 2025 • 57 mins
Maybe you have never hunted pheasants before or just never had much success. In this episode I walk you step by step through how you can get started hunting pheasants including the gear, strategy, and tactics. 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 cho...
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EP358 Hunting Facts or Fiction?

June 2, 2025 • 63 mins
If you have been hunting for any length of time you have likely picked up some bad information along the way. On this episode, I cover a number of topics to help you determine what is fact and what is fiction. Thanks to Tetra Hearing for sponsoring this episode. Get your FREE Tetra Hearing 2-Year Extended Service Plan when purchasing a device. Simply add this Service Plan to your cart and use this code at checkout: NEWHUNTERSGUIDE....
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EP357 The HUGE Difference Between Caliber and Cartridge 

May 26, 2025 • 37 mins
You do not need to be a gun expert to be a good or even a great hunter, but a little bit of knowledge goes a long way. On this episode I talk about the difference between caliber and cartridge as well as gauge. There may be many cartridges that use the same caliber but have very different levels of power and impact. Choosing the right catridge for your hunt can help you maximize effectiveness.  Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...
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EP356 How To Pick A New Rifle Scope

May 19, 2025 • 40 mins
Whether you bought a new gun, broke your old scope, or are just ready to upgrade, picking the right scope can make a big difference for helping you take game in the woods. On this episode I talk about how to pick the right level of magnification, durability, clarity, and field of view for your next rifle scope purchase.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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EP355 Wild Turkey Cooking Innovations

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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EP354 The Biggest Lie In Turkey Hunting

May 5, 2025 • 26 mins
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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EP353 Cross State Hunting Tips and How To's

April 28, 2025 • 29 mins
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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EP352 Are Ported Chokes Best For Turkey Hunting

April 21, 2025 • 27 mins
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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EP351 Should You Use Sub-Gauges For Turkey Hunting?

April 14, 2025 • 29 mins
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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EP350 Why Post Hunting Photos To Social Media

April 7, 2025 • 35 mins
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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EP349 7 Turkey Hunting Blunders I Made So You Don't Have To

March 31, 2025 • 35 mins
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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EP348 The Dumbest Mistake Turkey Hunters Make

March 24, 2025 • 26 mins
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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EP347 How To Find Turkeys On Public Land FAST

March 17, 2025 • 33 mins
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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EP346 Top Reasons Turkey Hunters Never Come Home

March 10, 2025 • 40 mins
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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