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Ep.119 How A North Carolina Hound Pack Found A World Record Tied Black Bear

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2321631/fan_mail/new] One trail cam photo. A last-second change of plans. Then a black bear so big it ties the world record on skull measurement. We’re joined by returning guest Tyler Young from Old Fort, North Carolina, and he walks us through the full chain of events that led to an officially weighed 574 pound mountain bear and a Boone and Crockett score of 23 9/16. What makes this story hit is how grounded it is: careful dog work, smart choices under pressure, and a crew trying to do it right in steep, thick country. We talk hound hunting from the inside out: what Tyler keeps in his kennel, why Plotts still have a reputation for grit, and how he trains dogs through the summer on private land when many hunters can’t legally run year-round. Tyler explains baiting realities, seasonal food shifts, and why he often runs at night to protect his hounds from heat and humidity. He also shares a blunt reminder that these animals fight back, including the time a bear grabbed him and bit through his jeans and boot during a ground encounter. Then we get into the hunt itself, step by step: why they switched locations, why they started with a smaller pack, how the bear kept bailing through cover, and how shot safety around baying dogs shaped every move. We wrap with the brutal pack-out, the scoring and awards, and a bigger conversation about conservation, perception, and what it will take to keep hound hunting alive as land access shrinks and public opinion shifts. If you care about black bear hunting, North Carolina bear hunting, hound hunting ethics, or what “record book” really means, this one’s for you. Subscribe, share it with a hunting buddy, and leave a review with your thoughts: would you have made the same switch when that camera alert came in? Check us out on Facebook  Hunts On Outfitting, or myself Ken Marr. Reach out and  Tell your hunting buddies about the podcast if you like it, Thanks!

Ep.118 Ryan Bennett Explains How To Get Good At Archery, And Much More!

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2321631/fan_mail/new] A perfect round sounds impressive until you learn what “perfect” actually means in tournament archery. We’re joined by Ryan  Bennett, a young Elite-sponsored shooter who’s already stacking wins, plus Lane Lewis and Darren Matthews to keep the conversation honest, funny, and grounded in real hunting life.  We get into how Ryan started with zero archery background, what changed when he finally got a proper bow tune, and why 3D tournaments feel like golf with adrenaline. Ryan breaks down competitive archery in plain language: indoor target scoring, outdoor variables, hunter class limitations, K50 rules, rangefinders, stabilizers, lenses, and why the top level becomes a brutal game of “you cannot miss.” We also talk big stages like the Las Vegas Shoot and the Lancaster Archery Classic, including what makes each event different for pressure, format, and nerves.  Ken also shares a tough personal story from black bear hunting: a shot that looked right, heavy blood, and still no recovery. That leads into a serious talk about ethical shots, realistic bowhunting distances, string jumping, and why tournament reps can sharpen decision-making when a real animal steps in. Ryan adds stories from traveling to France to shoot and explore hunting culture, plus the strange reality of Vegas off the shooting line.  If you care about bowhunting, competitive archery, 3D archery, target archery training, and the mindset that holds up under pressure, this one’s for you. Subscribe, share the episode with a shooting buddy, and leave a review with your biggest takeaway. Check us out on Facebook  Hunts On Outfitting, or myself Ken Marr. Reach out and  Tell your hunting buddies about the podcast if you like it, Thanks!

Ep.117 Three Turkeys In Three Countries, One Spring

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2321631/fan_mail/new] Three turkeys in one spring sounds like bragging rights until you hear what it actually takes. I’m Ken Marr, and I sit down with Ontario turkey hunter and caller Adrian Hare to unpack a wild run that spans three countries and three very different birds: an Osceola in South Florida, a Gould’s turkey in Durango, Mexico, and an Eastern turkey back home in Ontario. If you love spring turkey hunting, this one is packed with the kind of details you only get from someone who has chased gobblers for decades and still pays attention to what the woods are telling him.  We start with Adrian’s background on the Quaker Boy pro staff and what competition calling taught him about diaphragm calls, reed counts, and why certain cuts create the rasp and realism hunters chase. Then we dig into tactics that travel: how to hunt quieter Osceola turkeys without overcalling, why a patient sit can beat running and gunning, and how he approaches morning birds versus afternoon birds. We also get into shotgun decisions like using a 410 with TSS, pattern confidence, and how regulations and shot size choices affect performance.  Mexico shifts the strategy again. Adrian explains why dry country makes water holes the center of the game for Gould’s turkeys, how fast these birds move, and what rocky hills and valleys mean for setups and calling. Finally, we come back to Ontario for a blunt look at turkey population drops after deep snow winters, why fewer hens changes everything, and what hunters can watch for as hatch rates and spring weather shape the future.  If you enjoyed this conversation, subscribe so you don’t miss the next one, share it with a turkey buddy, and leave a quick review so more hunters can find the show. Check us out on Facebook  Hunts On Outfitting, or myself Ken Marr. Reach out and  Tell your hunting buddies about the podcast if you like it, Thanks!

Ep.116 Jet Boat Bear Camp

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2321631/fan_mail/new] A two-hour jet boat ride, an island camp lit up in the middle of nowhere, and black bears showing up like they own the place. That’s the kind of hunting story that sounds exaggerated until you hear how it’s built.  We sit down with Jason from Extreme Outdoor Guides and Outfitters, a 37-year veteran Canadian hunting guide who starts as a teenage camp helper and works his way through just about every big game hunt Canada can throw at a person. We talk honestly about the sacrifices of guiding, how he keeps anxious clients steady, and what he learns by “reading” hunters before they ever arrive. If you’ve ever wondered what separates a good outfitter from a great one, Jason explains it in plain language: access, pressure, preparation, and decisions under stress.  Then we get into the nuts and bolts of a remote northern Alberta black bear hunt near Fort McMurray, where jet boats replace quads and even planes can’t compete. Jason breaks down spring bear baiting strategy along river systems, how wind follows the curves of the river, and why setting hunters tight to the bank can keep scent flowing away from the bait. We also talk rifles and bows, why shot placement beats bringing the biggest cannon in your safe, and what broadhead choices help on animals that can “plug up” blood trails fast. And yes, there’s a bear camp story that starts with a text that only says “help.”  If you’re planning a guided black bear hunt, a moose hunt, or you just love real backcountry hunting talk, you’ll get practical tactics and hard-earned perspective here. Subscribe so you don’t miss future conversations, share this with a hunting buddy, and leave a review with the one gear choice you refuse to hunt without. Check us out on Facebook  Hunts On Outfitting, or myself Ken Marr. Reach out and  Tell your hunting buddies about the podcast if you like it, Thanks!

Ep.115 Trivia Night Challenge 8, Turkey Edition! Test Your Skills

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2321631/fan_mail/new] Nobody walks into turkey season knowing everything, so we decided to make learning fun and a little competitive. We run a full round of wild turkey trivia with Dalton, Jesse, Curtis, and Ryan, and the best part is hearing the thought process when the answers are not obvious. If you like hunting stories, camp banter, and learning without getting lectured, you can play along and see how your turkey knowledge stacks up. We hit the core wild turkey facts that actually stick: what counts as a major predator, where turkeys roost, and why nesting on the ground changes everything. Then we get into the turkey slam rabbit hole with North American wild turkey subspecies like Eastern, Osceola, Rio Grande, Merriam’s, and Gould’s, plus the kind of details that make you stop and say, “Wait, really?” like which subspecies runs tallest and which one grows the longest spurs. The episode also goes deep on turkey senses and body language, including turkey eyesight, color vision, and the surprise that turkeys can detect UV light, which can make clean laundry a lot louder than you think. We talk “nature’s mood ring” head colors, the snood, and other weird anatomy that turns into real field awareness once you know what you’re looking at. We finish on a final curveball question, a one point win, and plenty of laughs along the way. If you enjoyed the game, subscribe so you don’t miss the next trivia battle, share it with a hunting buddy who swears they “know turkeys,” and leave a review to help more hunters find the show. What question would you ask in a round of turkey trivia? Check us out on Facebook  Hunts On Outfitting, or myself Ken Marr. Reach out and  Tell your hunting buddies about the podcast if you like it, Thanks!