200-Inch Saddle-Hunting Monster!

02/20/24 • 38 min

This is the best big-buck story you'll hear all year! Illinois bowhunter Gage Shepard joins Associate Editor Mark Demko to talk about how he took down his first-ever deer from a saddle — a bruiser that green-scored 200-plus inches — in only his second year of saddle hunting. The kicker? The buck came off a property less than five acres in size!

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A Visit With a Whitetail Legend

Welcome to another thrilling episode of Peterson's Bowhunting Podcast with our vivacious host, Christian Berg. Our special guest of the week is the highly regarded hunter, Barry Wenzel from the legendary duo 'Brothers of the Bow', who shares his unrivaled knowledge and experiences in deer hunting.

In this podcast, recorded at the Great American Outdoor Show in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, Barry retraces more than six decades of his hunting adventures, providing a backdrop for his latest masterpiece 'The Old Man and the Tree'. Barry imparts invaluable insights and emphasizes the criticality of woodsmanship skills for the rising generation of hunters.

Regardless of your level of hunting experience, Barry's stories and imparted wisdom promise a fresh perspective on hunting. Jointly with focusing on his remarkable hunting career, Barry also discusses his latest literary venture, encasing his rich expertise and experiences for the benefit of the youth.

A native of Pennsylvania, Barry narrates his hunting odyssey, marked by numerous successes and failures but continually fueled by his unwavering passion for hunting. He freely shares his first hunting encounter, his victorious expeditions, and every treasure of knowledge he amassed over the years.

In this enriching episode, Barry detailedly discusses his time-tested deer hunting method and his newly published book, 'The Old Man and the Tree'. He shares his hunting strategy that involves keen observation of deer behavior, interpreting their signs, and constantly refining hunting strategies in light of these findings while fostering a respectful relationship with wildlife.

Join Barry on this exhilarating journey to gain precious lessons from a seasoned deer hunter who has a profound appreciation for traditional practices, the joy of being amid the grand beauty of nature, and the thrilling pursuit of game.

As always, Peterson's Bowhunting Podcast is sponsored by Lancaster Archery Supply. Visit lancasterarchery.com for all your bowhunting needs!

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The 700-Inch Season

The Reaser family of Ohio had a 2023 deer season to remember! It started with a 6-year-old taking a big 8-pointer for his first-ever deer and culminated with grandpa taking a 200-inch Booner. Oh, and there were also two more bucks that scored more than 150 inches, plus a unique non-typical taken by a daughter who was eight months pregnant. Hear the incredible story in this week's Bowhunting Podcast.

The Bowhunter Podcast - 200-Inch Saddle-Hunting Monster!

Transcript

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Music. Welcome to the Peterson's Bowhunting Podcast. All bowhunting, all the time. Now, here's your host, Associate Editor, Mark Dempko. So, hey, everybody. Welcome to the Bowhunting Podcast presented by Lancaster Archery Supply. For all your bowhunting needs, visit LancasterArchery.com. We've got the gear, we've got the knowledge, and we've got the passion. We'll talk about knowledge and passion. We have an incredible story here, and I'm just going to jump right into