EP 117 | Just Dad'n: The Legacy Every Hunter Should Be Chasing With Bryan Lemke

EP 117 | Just Dad'n: The Legacy Every Hunter Should Be Chasing With Bryan Lemke

Welcome back to the WhitetailDNA Podcast! On today's episode, we are joined by Bryan Lemke [https://www.instagram.com/bryan_lemke_/] of Almond Eye Productions [https://almondeyeproductions.com/] and Dad'n [https://justdadn.com/]. Bryan shares how one hunt in Buffalo County changed the course of his career, leading him into producing some of the best hunting stories in the industry. We talk about building a business, finding time to hunt, what separates consistently successful whitetail hunters, and how becoming a dad reshaped his priorities. Bryan also dives into his newest venture, Dad'n, why being present matters more than being perfect, and how he's balancing family life with chasing whitetails during the 2026 season, and everything in between. If you're a proud Dad, go check out Bryan's apparel at Just Dad'n [https://justdadn.com/]. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the show! *New Episodes Drop Every Wednesday* Connect with WhitetailDNA: Subscribe to the YouTube Channel [https://rebrand.ly/wdnayt/pod] Follow us on Instagram [https://rebrand.ly/wdnaig/pod] & Facebook [https://rebrand.ly/wdnafb/pod] Visit the WhitetailDNA Website [https://rebrand.ly/wdnaweb/pod] Shop WhitetailDNA Merch [https://rebrand.ly/wdnamerch/pod] The WhitetailDNA Podcast is Presented By: Pnuma Outdoors [https://pnumaoutdoors.com/?rfsn=8537658.9f3ee67] - Save 20% (code: WDNA20) Woodhaven Calls [https://rebrand.ly/woodhaven/pod] - Save 10% (code: WNDA10) Tactacam Reveal Cameras [https://rebrand.ly/reveal/pod] Custom Archery & Outdoors [https://rebrand.ly/custom/pod] Hoyt Archery [https://rebrand.ly/hoyt/pod] OnX Hunt [https://rebrand.ly/onx/pod] Plot Blaster [https://rebrand.ly/plotblaster/pod] Domain Outdoor [https://rebrand.ly/domain/pod] Vortex Optics [https://rebrand.ly/vortex/pod] HHA [https://rebrand.ly/hha/pod] Kifaru [https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tool_type=cl&merchant_id=6ecd0cc3-d15a-424a-bbfb-dc6f42b2ebe9&website_id=aeb0661d-7ad2-403d-8637-f08e26d0835a&url=https%3A%2F%2Fkifaru.net]

EP 116 | The Truth About Buying, Selling & Managing Land With Skip Sligh

Welcome back to the WhitetailDNA Podcast! On today's episode, we are joined by Skip Sligh [https://www.instagram.com/iowa_whitetail/] to discuss all things habitat, land management, and chasing big bucks. Skip talks about the importance of mentoring the next generation of hunters, his journey of building his legacy farm in Iowa, and the realities of buying and selling recreational land. We also cover common mistakes when flipping farms and why it's not the right approach when buying land. Skip covers his top habitat projects that have the most impact on a new farm, why organic food plotting is becoming popular, and why deer hunting has declined in states like Wisconsin and Minnesota. Skip is one of the best land managers we know and has decades of experience creating the best habitat for wildlife. If you're looking for more information on managing your property, check out Skip's brand, Iowa Whitetail [https://iowawhitetail.com/]. Enjoy the show! *New Episodes Drop Every Wednesday* Connect with WhitetailDNA: Subscribe to the YouTube Channel [https://rebrand.ly/wdnayt/pod] Follow us on Instagram [https://rebrand.ly/wdnaig/pod] & Facebook [https://rebrand.ly/wdnafb/pod] Visit the WhitetailDNA Website [https://rebrand.ly/wdnaweb/pod] Shop WhitetailDNA Merch [https://rebrand.ly/wdnamerch/pod] The WhitetailDNA Podcast is Presented By: Pnuma Outdoors [https://pnumaoutdoors.com/?rfsn=8537658.9f3ee67] - Save 20% (code: WDNA20) Woodhaven Calls [https://rebrand.ly/woodhaven/pod] - Save 10% (code: WNDA10) Tactacam Reveal Cameras [https://rebrand.ly/reveal/pod] Custom Archery & Outdoors [https://rebrand.ly/custom/pod] Hoyt Archery [https://rebrand.ly/hoyt/pod] OnX Hunt [https://rebrand.ly/onx/pod] Plot Blaster [https://rebrand.ly/plotblaster/pod] Domain Outdoor [https://rebrand.ly/domain/pod] Vortex Optics [https://rebrand.ly/vortex/pod] HHA [https://rebrand.ly/hha/pod] Kifaru [https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tool_type=cl&merchant_id=6ecd0cc3-d15a-424a-bbfb-dc6f42b2ebe9&website_id=aeb0661d-7ad2-403d-8637-f08e26d0835a&url=https%3A%2F%2Fkifaru.net]

EP 115 | Why Archery Pro Shops Lead The Way With Dan Ellyson & Randy Graber (A1 x Custom Archery)

Welcome back to the WhitetailDNA Podcast! On today's episode, we're joined by Randy Graber [https://www.instagram.com/customarcheryanddoutdoors/] from Custom Archery [https://customarcheryandoutdoors.com/] and Dan Ellyson [https://www.instagram.com/a1archery_dan/] from A1 Archery [https://www.instagram.com/a1_archery/] for a conversation covering all things archery. We kick things off by announcing the exciting partnership between Custom Archery and Bowtackle [https://bowtackle.com/], along with the launch of Custom Archery's brand-new online store and what customers can expect to find there. Dan shares the story behind building A1 Archery into one of Wisconsin's top bow shops, while both Randy and Dan discuss the importance of top-notch customer service and why it continues to set local pro shops apart. Throughout the episode, we dive into the most common issues they see coming through their shop doors and the challenges of running successful archery businesses. We cover why local pro shops provide value that big-box retailers can't replicate and wrap up by talking about the hottest bows, accessories, and archery products customers are buying today. Enjoy the show! *New Episodes Drop Every Wednesday* Connect with WhitetailDNA: Subscribe to the YouTube Channel [https://rebrand.ly/wdnayt/pod] Follow us on Instagram [https://rebrand.ly/wdnaig/pod] & Facebook [https://rebrand.ly/wdnafb/pod] Visit the WhitetailDNA Website [https://rebrand.ly/wdnaweb/pod] Shop WhitetailDNA Merch [https://rebrand.ly/wdnamerch/pod] The WhitetailDNA Podcast is Presented By: Pnuma Outdoors [https://pnumaoutdoors.com/?rfsn=8537658.9f3ee67] - Save 20% (code: WDNA20) Woodhaven Calls [https://rebrand.ly/woodhaven/pod] - Save 10% (code: WNDA10) Tactacam Reveal Cameras [https://rebrand.ly/reveal/pod] Custom Archery & Outdoors [https://rebrand.ly/custom/pod] Hoyt Archery [https://rebrand.ly/hoyt/pod] OnX Hunt [https://rebrand.ly/onx/pod] Plot Blaster [https://rebrand.ly/plotblaster/pod] Domain Outdoor [https://rebrand.ly/domain/pod] Vortex Optics [https://rebrand.ly/vortex/pod] HHA [https://rebrand.ly/hha/pod] Kifaru [https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tool_type=cl&merchant_id=6ecd0cc3-d15a-424a-bbfb-dc6f42b2ebe9&website_id=aeb0661d-7ad2-403d-8637-f08e26d0835a&url=https%3A%2F%2Fkifaru.net]

EP 114 | Lessons Learned From a Whitetail Habitat Consultant With Dylan Lenz

Welcome back to the WhitetailDNA Podcast! On today's episode, we sit down with Dylan Lenz [https://www.instagram.com/dylan__lenz/] to discuss his journey from getting his foot in the door in the hunting industry to becoming Jeff Sturgis [https://www.whitetailhabitatsolutions.com/]' right-hand man. Dylan shares how years of hands-on experience shaped his understanding of land management and helped him grow and represent one of the most respected habitat consultants in the whitetail world. We dive into practical habitat strategies, including how little equipment you actually need to create a successful food plot, the best ways to dial in property access, and how Dylan prioritizes travel corridors and mock scrapes when designing a property. He also breaks down the pros and cons of placing water holes in food plots versus within the timber and explains what he's seeing work best today. As a habitat consultant, Dylan has evaluated countless properties across the Midwest, and he reveals his new favorite area in Wisconsin, one that might surprise a lot of hunters. He also shares what he is searching for in a hunting property, what people often overlook, and everything in between. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the show! *New Episodes Drop Every Wednesday* Connect with WhitetailDNA: Subscribe to the YouTube Channel [https://rebrand.ly/wdnayt/pod] Follow us on Instagram [https://rebrand.ly/wdnaig/pod] & Facebook [https://rebrand.ly/wdnafb/pod] Visit the WhitetailDNA Website [https://rebrand.ly/wdnaweb/pod] Shop WhitetailDNA Merch [https://rebrand.ly/wdnamerch/pod] The WhitetailDNA Podcast is Presented By: Pnuma Outdoors [https://pnumaoutdoors.com/?rfsn=8537658.9f3ee67] - Save 20% (code: WDNA20) Woodhaven Calls [https://rebrand.ly/woodhaven/pod] - Save 10% (code: WNDA10) Tactacam Reveal Cameras [https://rebrand.ly/reveal/pod] Custom Archery & Outdoors [https://rebrand.ly/custom/pod] Hoyt Archery [https://rebrand.ly/hoyt/pod] OnX Hunt [https://rebrand.ly/onx/pod] Plot Blaster [https://rebrand.ly/plotblaster/pod] Domain Outdoor [https://rebrand.ly/domain/pod] Vortex Optics [https://rebrand.ly/vortex/pod] HHA [https://rebrand.ly/hha/pod] Kifaru [https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tool_type=cl&merchant_id=6ecd0cc3-d15a-424a-bbfb-dc6f42b2ebe9&website_id=aeb0661d-7ad2-403d-8637-f08e26d0835a&url=https%3A%2F%2Fkifaru.net]

EP 113 | The Heartland Bowhunter With Mike Hunsucker

Welcome back to the WhitetailDNA Podcast! On today's episode, we are joined by Mike Hunsucker [https://www.instagram.com/michaelhunsucker/?hl=en] of Heartland Bowhunter [https://www.youtube.com/@HeartlandBowhunter]. Mike takes us through his journey in the hunting industry and the evolution of Heartland Bowhunter over the last two decades. Mike shares how the brand got its start, the challenges and opportunities that have shaped its growth, and what keeps him motivated after 20 years of chasing whitetails and telling stories through multi-platform media. We also dive into the current state of deer populations across Missouri, discuss potential changes on the horizon for nonresident hunters, and talk about the unique excitement that comes with hunting a brand-new property without any prior intel. Mike breaks down his favorite time of year to target mature bucks, the rut tactics he relies on to consistently find success, and his approach to adapting when conditions change. To wrap things up, we cover practical land management strategies, including how to prevent food plots from burning out during late-summer droughts and what hunters can do to keep their properties attractive heading into fall. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the show! *New Episodes Drop Every Wednesday* Connect with WhitetailDNA: Subscribe to the YouTube Channel [https://rebrand.ly/wdnayt/pod] Follow us on Instagram [https://rebrand.ly/wdnaig/pod] & Facebook [https://rebrand.ly/wdnafb/pod] Visit the WhitetailDNA Website [https://rebrand.ly/wdnaweb/pod] Shop WhitetailDNA Merch [https://rebrand.ly/wdnamerch/pod] The WhitetailDNA Podcast is Presented By: Pnuma Outdoors [https://pnumaoutdoors.com/?rfsn=8537658.9f3ee67] - Save 20% (code: WDNA20) Woodhaven Calls [https://rebrand.ly/woodhaven/pod] - Save 10% (code: WNDA10) Tactacam Reveal Cameras [https://rebrand.ly/reveal/pod] Custom Archery & Outdoors [https://rebrand.ly/custom/pod] Hoyt Archery [https://rebrand.ly/hoyt/pod] OnX Hunt [https://rebrand.ly/onx/pod] Plot Blaster [https://rebrand.ly/plotblaster/pod] Domain Outdoor [https://rebrand.ly/domain/pod] Vortex Optics [https://rebrand.ly/vortex/pod] HHA [https://rebrand.ly/hha/pod] Kifaru [https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tool_type=cl&merchant_id=6ecd0cc3-d15a-424a-bbfb-dc6f42b2ebe9&website_id=aeb0661d-7ad2-403d-8637-f08e26d0835a&url=https%3A%2F%2Fkifaru.net]