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

EP376 The 10 Second Rule For Archery Deer Hunting

October 6, 2025 • 17 mins
If you are an archery hunter, you may know something about the 10 second rule, or some version of it. On this episode I talk about the methodical process that every hunter should discipline themselves to be able to go through from the first sight of a legal deer to taking a shot in 10 seconds or less. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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EP375 Deer Calling 101

September 29, 2025 • 48 mins
Can you call deer just like you call ducks and turkeys? The simple answer is no, but there are certain times when a deer call can be effective. On this episode I talk about four different kinds of deer calls and when I recommend you do each. 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 detail...
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EP374 How To Pick The Right Moment To Shoot A Deer

September 22, 2025 • 35 mins
Choosing the right time to take shot at a deer could be the difference between going home with a deer or with regret. On this episode I talk about how to pick the right time for a shot, and maybe more importantly, how you can develop a shot plan that fits your personal style and goals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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EP373 Intro To Calling Ducks For Beginners

September 15, 2025 • 47 mins
Calling is one of the core components to duck hunting and on this episode, I give an entry level strategic overview of calling for new hunters to help you get into the woods and take your first birds. 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. Here is the link to the duck calling v...
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EP372 Duck Hunting 101

September 8, 2025 • 66 mins
If you want to start hunting ducks or you want to get some tips to up your game, this is the right episode for you. This is intro to duck hunting. 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. When you use my link or discount code to make a purchase, I ea...
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EP371 How To Find The Cheapest Good Hunting Gear

September 1, 2025 • 51 mins
So how can you find good quality hunting gear that will do the job you need it to do as cost effectively as possible? Listen to find out! 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. I talk mostly about deer hunting gear in this episode, but I do touch on some other areas as well. ...
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EP370 How To Take Your First Deer Without Scouting

August 25, 2025 • 33 mins
There are a couple of legitimate scenarios where you may find yourself going in to hunt land you have never set foot on before. On this episode I am going to talk about how you can maximize that opportunity and boost your chances of taking a deer. I focus on the new hunter, but these tactics may be beneficial for any hunter going into a new area. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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EP369 10 Deer Hunting Tips New Hunters Need To Know

August 18, 2025 • 57 mins
Whether you are new to deer hunting or want to have more consistent success, I believe putting these 10 tips into practice can be a game changer.  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. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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EP368 What Deer Hunting Videos CANNOT Teach You

August 11, 2025 • 42 mins
Deer hunting videos can be both entertaining and educational, but there are things you just cannot learn from a video. In this episode I talk about the merits of hunting videos, but I also discuss some of the misconceptions they can create and how some critical hunting skills can only be effectively developed by spending time in the woods. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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EP367 Is It Feasible to Hunt Enough Game Meat For The Year?

August 4, 2025 • 38 mins
Can you hunt enough game to feed a family of four for a year? On this episode I mix some math with some critical thinking to answer this question and look at a few different ways you might try to do this. 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. When...
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EP366 Hunting Hard vs. Hunting Smart

July 28, 2025 • 37 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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EP365 Hunting Leases and Pay Properties 101

July 21, 2025 • 46 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 • 34 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 • 37 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 • 35 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 • 41 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 • 50 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 • 54 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 • 59 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 • 34 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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