The Fair Chase Podcast

Mar 07 2025 100 ep. 39 mins 28
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Welcome to The Fair Chase Podcast Listen in as we talk to various industry leaders in the bowhunting community, swap stories, and share a few tricks we’ve learned along the way.

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Land Access Unlocked w/ Nick DeCastro

Mar 07 2025 39 mins  
In this episode of The Fair Chase Podcast, we sit down with Nick DeCastro, founder of LandTrust, to discuss his attempt to change the land access game. Think Airbnb, but for things like DIY hunting, fishing and camping on exclusive private land. Nick shares how LandTrust is tackling the growing challenge of land access, offering a fresh alternative to crowded public lands and expen

This Ain't Disney - Managing Lions w/ Dr. Riley

Feb 28 2025 35 mins  
This episode comes from an interview we did with Dr. Shawn Riley in preparation for a mountain lion hunt. Dr. Riley is a wildlife ecologist and management expert with over 45 years of boots-on-the-ground experience. From his early days tracking coyote-deer dynamics in Montana’s Missouri River Breaks to leading the charge in the human dimensions of wildlife management, Dr. Riley

Houndsmen & Lions w/ Dr. Julie Young

Feb 21 2025 30 mins  
In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Julie Young, a wildlife biologist and professor at Utah State University, to discuss the complex world of mountain lion research, hunting, and conservation. With recent changes in (and attempts to change) hunting regulations and growing debates about predator management in mind, we talk about what science, and real-world experience, tell us abo

What is DIY Deer Hunting, Kevin?

Feb 14 2025 91 mins  
In this episode, we sit down with Kevin Vistisen, host of the Deer Hunter Podcast, to dive into DIY hunting, Michigan’s evolving hunting culture and the strategies behind mock scrapes and synthetic deer scents. We also cover: - Why Kevin is ditching the public land/private land label for “DIY deer hunting” - The ethics of sharing hunting spots (or not) - The strategy behind

Faith and Hunting w/ Fr. Stephen Gadberry

Feb 07 2025 45 mins  
In this episode, we sit down with Father Stephen Gadberry, a Catholic priest, hunter, knife maker and all-around cool guy. We dive into the intersection of faith & hunting, the lessons we can learn about life & mortality while we're in the woods, and why stewardship is so important. We also cover: Hunting as a way to live life fully Why death is an essential part of creat

Building Strength for the Hunt w/ Todd Bumgardner

Jan 31 2025 36 mins  
In this episode, we sit down with Todd Bumgardner, founder of Human Predator Packmule, to talk about the physical demands of hunting and how to train effectively for the backcountry. Todd shares why most hunters fail in their fitness goals, the difference between training for hunting versus other sports, and how a strong aerobic base is the key to recovery and endurance in the fiel

West meets East: Kenny Hunts From a Treestand

Jan 24 2025 50 mins  
This week we talk with Kenneth Thrall from Kifaru. Last year, the guys from the Fair Chase and Kenny headed to Wisconsin during the whitetail rut. Coming from the West, this was Kenny's first time hunting out of a tree stand. The guys spent the week island hopping and looking for cruising bucks. Listen as we recap 2024, talk about the trip to Wisconsin, and talk about our hunting

Cody Butler: A Buck's Worst Nightmare

Jan 16 2025 51 mins  
In this first episode of 2025, we’re joined by Cody Butler to kick off the new year. Cody shares the story of his incredible 207-inch Kansas buck, talks about his experience transitioning to traditional archery, and dives into how he’s been managing and hunting land along the Kansas-Nebraska border. We also discuss Henry’s game-changing Supreme lever-action rifle and how it�

Recapping GOATLAND Part 3

Nov 26 2024 20 mins  
Watch the full GOATLAND film here: https://youtu.be/o62dWBTrM8I?si=WkyemwcynMkM5bXF In the final part of our Recapping GOATLAND series, Joe describes the highs, lows, and ultimate success of a trophy mountain goat hunt in British Columbia. With limited water and some of the toughest terrain, every step was a challenge, but the reward was well worth it. After an intense pursuit, w

Recapping GOATLAND Part 2

Nov 19 2024 20 mins  
Watch the full GOATLAND film here: https://youtu.be/o62dWBTrM8I?si=WkyemwcynMkM5bXF In part 2 of our special GOATLAND recap series, Joe tells us about the challenges and intense moments from his recent mountain goat hunt in British Columbia. With water scarcity pushing them to the limits, each decision was critical as they navigated Canadian terrain, close encounters with wildlif