The First Gen Hunter Podcast

Jan 31 2025 309 ep. 72 mins 2
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The First Gen Hunter Podcast is an audio resource which is dedicated to helping both new and experienced hunters enjoy a place in the hunting community, and find success in the field. Visit firstgenhunter.com to learn more.

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Ep. 306 Idaho Elk Hunt on Horseback and Giant Illinois Bucks with Garrett Feik

Jan 31 2025 90 mins  
Longtime friend of the podcast, and many time guest Garrett Feik is back on the podcast to talk about his recent elk hunt in Idaho with his dad. The trip involved a 25 mile deep spike camp, riding horses to get there, and a whole lotta elk. Garrett also discusses his 2024 buck, and a giant fresh matched set of sheds that dropped in November!! This is a great podcast with plenty o

Ep. 305 Backwoods Bulletin Podcast: Recapping Late Season Hunts- Muzzy Buck Down!

Jan 28 2025 31 mins  
Description: On this episode, Caleb goes over some of the hunting he did in the last month of the deer, pheasant & goose seasons in Illinois & Iowa. One hunt in particular that was special with a young man he has mentored for the last 7 years on his first muzzle loader buck! We hope you enjoy the episode. Have a blessed week!-Caleb

Ep. 304 Keeping It Real with Josh Sparks of Midwest Whitetail

Jan 24 2025 115 mins  
Josh Sparks is one of the front men at the powerful Midwest Whitetail, and one of most generous people I have met. He joined Noel, Caleb and me to discuss the ups and downs of his most recent deer seasons and the perspectives he has gained along the way. Follow Josh: @joshuasparksmw Check out the First Gen Hunter Website Follow First Gen Hunter Instagram: @first.gen.hunter Fac

Ep. 303 Backwoods Bulletin Podcast: Part 2 - Tracking a Meaningful Mountain Buck with Zeb Cox

Jan 21 2025 39 mins  
Description:We are back this week with Zeb Cox and get to hear an in-depth hunt breakdown of his viral buck hunt that took place in Vermont. There are so many details, layers of family history in this hunt, culminating with a mature mountain buck charging past Zeb at less than a yard! I am confident you will enjoy this one and be sure to check out the full hunt on his YouTube chann

Ep. 302 Rut Revival Podcast: Noel Finishes Strong with a BBD

Jan 19 2025 30 mins  
Noel stuck to his gun to finish out the season and man did he! This is a great story of patience, perseverance, and redemption. Tune in to celebrate with Noel! Follow Noel: @noelgandy Follow Lance: @no_insta_lance Check out the First Gen Hunter Website Follow First Gen Hunter Instagram: @first.gen.hunter Facebook: @first.gen.hunter

Ep. 301 Elk In Iowa, What's Up With Iowa's Deer Herd with Jace Elliott

Jan 17 2025 87 mins  
Jace Elliott is the State Whitetail Biologist for Iowa and repeat guest on this show. He is here to talk about what has been affecting the Iowa deer herd and to what extent they have been affected. Follow Jace: @jace.elliott Check out the First Gen Hunter Website Follow First Gen Hunter Instagram: @first.gen.hunter Facebook: @first.gen.hunter Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex

Ep. 300 Backwoods Bulletin Podcast: Mountain Tracking Whitetail Bucks with Zeb Cox, Part 1

Jan 14 2025 36 mins  
Description: This week we have Zeb Cox joining us! We get to know Zeb in this episode and get to hear about his past in hunting, and some of his current strategies when he approaches tracking bucks in the North-Eastern United States. Be sure to tune in next week for the breakdown of a very special and exhilarating hunt in some fresh Vermont mountain snow! I hope you have a blessed

Ep. 299 Our 2024 Top 3 Best Moments with Alex Gruin

Jan 10 2025 76 mins  
Alex joined me to reflect on our best 3 moments in the outdoors in 2024, our hunting trips planned for 2025 and one goal we have for 2025. Happy New Year Everyone! Check out the First Gen Hunter Website Follow First Gen Hunter Instagram: @first.gen.hunter Facebook: @first.gen.hunter Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts Follow Caleb: @caleb

Ep. 298 Backwoods Bulletin Podcast: Martin Chag Part 2 - The Perfect Storm for a 200" Muley Buck

Jan 07 2025 47 mins  
We are back this week with our special guest, Martin Chag! He gives us a detailed story of his incredible hunt for a high country muley buck of a lifetime! Be sure to follow Martin on his Instagram and YouTube to see pictures of this deer and the video of the hunt coming soon!Have a blessed week!-Caleb Social Media links:Instagram: @martin_chagYouTube: @Martin_Chag **Take Your

Ep. 297 Last Minute Pheasants, Hunting DNA, and Giving Back to the Land with Travis Frank of The Flush

Jan 03 2025 88 mins  
Travis Frank has been one of my favorite hunting media personalities for a long time now. He does a great job telling the story, he hunts hard, he's in it for the right reasons. He wants to be immersed in the ecosystem he is hunting and he wants the best adventure he can find. In this episode Travis shares many of his hunting experiences through the years, how he has included his f