Painted Arrow

This is an introduction to a new video/podcast series the Painted Arrow crew is putting on for the first time in 2022. This episode was recorded on Friday November 4th and kicks off the beginning of the rutcation that will run through the middle of November. 

Devin discusses an encounter he had with a 3 year old Michigan Buck he calls Beckam on the 26th of October. Nate discuss 3 different buck encounters had on October 27th, October 30th, and October 31st. Nate and Devin discuss what to expect in the next 5-7 days of hunting. Devin releases some exciting news to close out the BUY DIRT SERIES! Don't miss this one.

This podcast is dedicated to providing the most up to date whitetail information for southern Michigan deer hunters. We give hunters our thoughts on the hunting conditions for the next week and discuss some of the behaviors we have observed in our past and recent hunts. Tune in for the scoop!

On this episode we give a great mid-October whitetail update for mid-Michigan and discuss the most recent hunt to Utah in search for Mule Deer. Tune in to hear the details of Nate's first harvested Mule Deer!

Nate and Devin dissect their first hunts of the year on October 1st. What the wind was doing, access, deer saw, lessons learned. The fellas also talk about the best next time to be in the woods in search of a mature deer and why. Lastly, we update folks on how to get the highest quality MAG-PRO footage possible and answer some common questions about the product. 

This episode is all about October and bowhunting whitetail deer effectively. We talk about cold fronts in depth and define this heavily used term. We talk about morning vs evening hunts and what the keys are to both. We discuss our personal October outlook and really get amped to hit the stand this 2022 season! In October sometimes you get and sometimes you get got...

Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Podcasts, YouTube, Magazines, Blogs, the list goes on and on in todays world of places to access deer hunting content. Devin and Nate discuss some of the do's and don'ts of the hunting industry from past personal experience. Evolving as a bow hunter in todays world can seem intimidating but it doesn't have to be that way!

This episode is all about missed opportunities that Devin and Nate have had in their passed hunts. The fellas discuss the specific mistakes made, what they learned from them, and how they recovered in the short and long term. 

On this episode, we roll out the MAG-5 or the MAGNIFICENT 5, a new video challenge for bow hunters in the 2022-23 hunting season. We talk about what is going on right now in the deer woods and what that means for hunters. And we end this episode with a NEW PRODUCT LAUNCH! Don't miss it.

This podcast clearly outlines the hunting season for the Painted Arrow crew in 2022-2023. We talk through the various hunts we plan to attend this fall for both in and out of state. We outline our personal and professional goals as hunters this year. Lots of conversation surrounding how to become a better hunter year over year with goals of shooting mature bucks. 

All you gear junkies are in for a treat on this one! We cover all of the gear that the Painted Arrow crew runs from top to bottom when chasing whitetails in the mid-west. We talk heavily about our apparel and layering system from First Lite to help us stay the right temperature for the right time of year. We secondly discuss our bowhunting set-ups, arrows, broadheads etc. And lastly, we close the episode out with talking about our saddle setup, sticks, etc. Don't miss this one!

On this episode, we discuss the real struggles of having trail camera malfunctions in the prime of the scouting season and what that means. We cover mature buck movement and behaviors as is pertains to the current time of year. The differences of deer summering on a property vs rutting on a property. We discuss target bucks and much more for the upcoming fall season.

On this episode, Devin gives an update on his foot plot progression and mid-summer stand placement. Nate gives an update/overview on the Total Archery Challenge in Big Sky 2022. Both Nate and Devin discuss the importance of shooting your bow during the summer to prepare for the fall. The anticipation for the 2022-23 season is real!!

Jake Ehlinger is a Whitetail Habitat Consultant with over 30 years of experience. Jake travels the country helping dozens of clients better understand and improve their properties every year. Jake and I have an amazing conversation covering a multitude of topics including but not limited to: early successional growth, hinge cutting, accessing stand locations, and much much more. If you have questions about how to improve your property this is a great episode to get those wheels turning! Enjoy.  View Jake's Website below: https://habitatsolutions360.com/

This week the Painted Arrow crew updates you on the summer deer management activities including but not limited to: a sheared off stabilizer bar on the New Holland, a corn growth update, trimming the thicket for cleared bedding cover, camera locations and updates, crop rotation, and big bucks. Enjoy:)

Nate and Devin give an update on the what is happening on each of there farms in Southern Michigan. Lots of preparation is taking place before the 2022 hunting season and we are documenting it all. Recent card pulls from trail cameras are discussed with target bucks in mind. The hunting season starts now for this fall!

On this episode we are joined by the one and only Jake Hofer. Jake is a young and savvy real estate agent who specializes in hunting land tracts in the state of Illinois. Jake is the host of the Land Podcast as well as a part owner with Exodus trail cameras. We pick Jake's brain on all things buying dirt with the intent to hunt it. He shares multiple real life examples of deals he has been a part of as well as helps inform listeners on first steps to buying that dream piece of hunting ground. 

Andy May joins the podcast to share how he has grown over the years to become one of the most deadly whitetail hunters out there. Andy, being a Michigan resident, has cut his teeth hunting in Michigan along with many different states across the country, mostly on public land. He has a knack for getting on good deer with limited time at hand. In this episode we get a slight glimpse of how he approaches a new piece of ground and some of the things he takes into consideration while going into the field. Don't miss this one. 

Live from the TOTAL ARCHERY CHALLENGE in Crystal Mountain Michigan. If you missed this event the Painted Arrow team has a great recap here of some of the highlights. Random guest interviews include Caleb Opper from East Lansing Michigan to share an epic inner city buck tale as well as special guest Marcus Hughing with the Average Conservationist company to share information on what he is doing to help keep the wild places wild. 

On this episode the fellas highlight the TAC event coming up that the Painted crew will be attending in Northern Michigan. A new turkey hunting video was released on the Painted Arrow YouTube Page and discussed in depth. Also, Nate's recent trip to the island of Maui was discussed and stories of his spear fishing experience were shared!