TIGHT QUARTERS SET-UP - Public Land Turkey Hunt DIY Sportsman 2024-04-28 | Turkey Hunting in Minnesota on public pine forest land. This hunt took place during opening week. The turkeys are usually still somewhat grouped in pockets of 3-8 birds this time of year, with some years having snow on the ground. Link to my Gear List: http://diy-sportsman.com/2017/12/29/deer-hunting-gear-list-2017Spartan Forge 20% Off Discount Code: DIYspartanforge.aitethrdnation.com*Disclaimer - Sponsored by Spartan Forge and Tethrd (and do product development behind the scenes with both). Amazon links are affiliate - feel free to look around for the best price)Sony ZV-E1 amzn.to/4a76OntInsta360 X4: amzn.to/3UABKXEDJI Mic 2 wireless mic: amzn.to/3Uzm4EgPodcast: sportsmensempire.com/network/diy-sportsmanAmazon storefront: amazon.com/shop/diysportsman
THE PERFECT SET-UP?? - Longbow Turkey Hunting DIY Sportsman 2024-04-03 | Bow Hunting for turkeys with my Acadian Woods longbow. Trying to shoot an Eastern Turkey with a traditional bow and no blind on public is one of the harder things I've tried. By far, getting to full draw is the biggest challenge, especially when the open woods don't offer much for natural cover. On this hunt in particular, there was certainly some unfortunate timing with the bird looping around in the silent pine needles and gobbling, giving me a false indication of where he'd pop out of the pines. Link to my Gear List: http://diy-sportsman.com/2017/12/29/deer-hunting-gear-list-2017Spartan Forge 20% Off Discount Code: DIYspartanforge.aitethrdnation.com*Disclaimer - Sponsored by Spartan Forge and Tethrd (and do product development behind the scenes with both). Amazon links are affiliate - feel free to look around for the best price)Sony ZV-E1 amzn.to/4a76Ontrode.com/microphones/wireless/wirelessgoiiInsta360 One X2: amzn.to/3vR0dsbPodcast: sportsmensempire.com/network/diy-sportsmanAmazon storefront: amazon.com/shop/diysportsman
🔍 Scouting the Intersection of Clear-cuts, Swamps, and Hardwoods 🌳🌲 Hunting Hot Spot 🦌🎯 #deerhunting DIY Sportsman 2024-03-25 | This is an interesting spot because there is a large clear-cut bordering a swamp for a long ways. But it opens up to where where there is some separation between the clear-cut and the swamp where there are just hardwoods. So there are three different habitat types all meeting and converging. There is also a trail along the edge of that clear-cut and a scrape at the intersection location. So this is definitely a place to keep tabs on. It's going to be a good place to get photos. It's also a good setup spot, especially when bucks start traveling some of these areas and scent checking for doe bedding within the areas like the clear cut where there are likely to be does.
NO COVER - Longbow Turkey Hunting DIY Sportsman 2024-03-24 | Bow Hunting for turkeys in the snow with my Acadian Woods longbow. Trying to shoot an Eastern Turkey with a traditional bow and no blind on public is one of the harder things I've tried. By far, getting to full draw is the biggest challenge, especially when the open woods don't offer much for natural cover.Link to my Gear List: http://diy-sportsman.com/2017/12/29/deer-hunting-gear-list-2017Spartan Forge 20% Off Discount Code: DIYspartanforge.aitethrdnation.com*Disclaimer - Sponsored by Spartan Forge and Tethrd (and do product development behind the scenes with both). Amazon links are affiliate - feel free to look around for the best price)Sony ZV-E1 amzn.to/4a76Ontrode.com/microphones/wireless/wirelessgoiiInsta360 One X2: amzn.to/3vR0dsbPodcast: sportsmensempire.com/network/diy-sportsmanAmazon storefront: amazon.com/shop/diysportsman
SPARTAN FORGE Review & Walkthrough 2024 DIY Sportsman 2024-02-07 | This is an updated video walkthrough and review of the Spartan Forge App for hunting, which has gone through several significant updates since it's initial launch just a few years ago. Mapping is one of the biggest app features. Users can customize their map based on 4 different satellite/aerial maps, topo or LiDAR, contour lines down to 10ft resolution, public and private land boundaries, crop data, hunt units, and more. Like most mapping apps, you can track routes and manage waypoints. You can also create shared groups for quickly sharing pins in real time. The Intel portion of the app has both historical and forecasted wind and weather information along with AI powered deer movement prediction. In-app journaling allows you to document important hunt details while automatically tagging the weather information.Spartan Forge 20% Off Discount Code: DIYspartanforge.aiSponsored by Spartan Forge - and do product development work behind the scenes. 00:00 Intro00:28 App Overview1:19 Detailed Map Operation2:50 Customize Background Maps3:47 UAV (Aerial) Imagery4:40 LiDAR Imagery5:20 Mapping Layers (including boundaries)6:57 Free Version7:09 Mapping Tools7:29 3D Map7:53 Adding Waypoints8:42 Measuring Distance and Area8:54 Tracking Routes9:30 Journaling10:06 Offline Maps11:00 View Content List11:16 Blue Force Tracker (Group Pin sharing)13:54 Intel Tab14:25 Deer Movement Prediction14:49 Weather Forecast15:03 Historical Weather16:12 Desktop Version (Web)16:37 Import Pins from other Apps17:42 Split Screen Mapping Mode18:53 Eastman's TagHub19:19 Pricing19:39 Discount and DisclaimerLink to my Gear List: http://diy-sportsman.com/2017/12/29/deer-hunting-gear-list-2017Tethrdnation.comSony ZV-E1: amzn.to/2WKtDg1Sony 50mm 1.8 Lens: amzn.to/3uohi22Rode Wireless Go II: amzn.to/487nLMzPodcast: sportsmensempire.com/network/diy-sportsmanAmazon storefront: amazon.com/shop/diysportsman
Traditional Deer Hunt - Bump and Dump DIY Sportsman 2023-12-12 | This is a bow hunt on opening weekend on an out of state velvet hunt on public land. I'd scouted into an area I had limited historical knowledge of after hunting it once. Upon not finding much fresh sign, I continued scouting until I bumped a buck bedded on the back side of a bench on the hillside. I set up in a tree I thought he could pass by going back to that bed. The next morning, the buck entered back in towards that bedding area, giving me a sub-20 yard shot. Link to my Gear List: http://diy-sportsman.com/2017/12/29/deer-hunting-gear-list-2017Spartan Forge Discount Code: DIYspartanforge.aitethrdnation.com*Sponsored by Spartan Forge and Tethrd (and do product development behind the scenes with both)(Amazon links are affiliate - feel free to look around for the best price)Sony A7Siii: amzn.to/3hcrv7Prode.com/microphones/wireless/wirelessgoiiInsta360 One X2: amzn.to/3vR0dsbPodcast: sportsmensempire.com/network/diy-sportsmanAmazon storefront: amazon.com/shop/diysportsman
Longbow Deer Hunt #bowhunting #longbow #publicland DIY Sportsman 2023-12-03 | This is a bow hunt on opening weekend where mid-morning scouting led to a hot oak flat on top of a small ridge. This doe had come in before and got nearly right below me quartering to where she picked up my shape in the tree and lightly spooked. The only reasonable tree had me nearly right overtop of the trail and really low to the ground. Upon coming back in to get on the acorns, she cautiously worked in more broadside allowing me to get to full draw and take a shot. This was the first hunt after I'd missed a buck out of state for an earlier opener. I made one slight tweak to my mental approach on the shot, and it allowed me to place the arrow perfectly.Link to my Gear List: http://diy-sportsman.com/2017/12/29/deer-hunting-gear-list-2017Spartan Forge Discount Code: DIYspartanforge.aiSony A7Siii: amzn.to/3hcrv7Prode.com/microphones/wireless/wirelessgoiiInsta360 One X2: amzn.to/3vR0dsbPodcast: sportsmensempire.com/network/diy-sportsmanAmazon storefront: amazon.com/shop/diysportsman
Deer Hunting - Opening Weekend Double DIY Sportsman 2023-11-26 | Deer Hunting opening weekend of firearm season. On opening day I didn't see much movement but also not a ton of hunter activity. Mid-morning I scouted around and found a much better looking spot that I set up at on the second morning. Gear List: http://diy-sportsman.com/2017/12/29/deer-hunting-gear-list-2017Spartan Forge Discount Code (20% off): DIYspartanforge.aitethrdnation.com*Disclaimer - Sponsored by Spartan Forge and Tethrd (and do product development behind the scenes with both). Amazon links are affiliate - feel free to look around for the best price)Camera GearSony ZV-E1: amzn.to/3QTZLGoSony 18-105 F4 Lens: amzn.to/3sPRSto GoPro Max: amzn.to/3sPFMQXPodcast: sportsmensempire.com/network/diy-sportsmanAmazon storefront: amazon.com/shop/diysportsman
Deer Hunting with Suppressor #deerhunting #suppressor DIY Sportsman 2023-11-26 | This was my first deer hunt using a suppressor. I'd gotten interested in them a few years ago and did a ton of research. Then I finally bit the bullet and bought/submitted an application (pre e-forms). Around a year layer, it showed up. The reduction in sound and recoil makes even this 30-06 fun to shoot at the range as opposed to a chore to check off the list before the opener. It doesn't make the gun Hollywood quiet unless you have subsonic ammo, and these 150gr TTSX are going north of 2900fps. But I no longer need to worry about my ears ringing and accelerated hearing damage. I didn't find it hard to tote through the woods, but extra carry length is a factor. You could screw on once on stand, especially with a QD mount. This gun is an old Savage Axis I've made a ton of modifications to. The suppressor is a @SilencerCentral Banish 30 Gold and optic is a @VortexNation Razor HD LHT 3-15x42. I could honestly get by with a Crossfire 1-4x24 or similar for a lot of the shots I get, but this is sort of a "one gun for everything" type of setup. @TethrdNation @spartanforgeai
How to Shoot a Traditional Bow from a Saddle DIY Sportsman 2023-10-01 | How to shoot a traditional bow from a saddle. Bow is a Backwoods Composites HIT-19 Riser with MOAC 2 limbs, 44ish pounds at my draw length. 300 spine full length Daysix HD arrows with all steel ethics inserts and 200gr up front, approaching 800 grains. Tethrd Lockdown saddle and Predator Platform, Tethrd One climbing sticks, HYS strap, DIY knee pad, and the new Faspack with silent bottomland material. Link to my Gear List: http://diy-sportsman.com/2017/12/29/deer-hunting-gear-list-2017Spartan Forge Discount Code: DIYspartanforge.aitethrdnation.com*Disclaimer - Sponsored by Spartan Forge and Tethrd (and do product development behind the scenes with both). Amazon links are affiliate - feel free to look around for the best price)Sony a6700: amzn.to/3PWUf6wrode.com/microphones/wireless/wirelessgoiiInsta360 One X2: amzn.to/3vR0dsbPodcast: sportsmensempire.com/network/diy-sportsmanAmazon storefront: amazon.com/shop/diysportsman
Opening Day SUCCESS with Longbow DIY Sportsman 2023-09-24 | This is a bow hunt on opening weekend where mid-morning scouting led to a hot oak flat on top of a small ridge. I was using my Acadian Woods longbow which I have another video from earlier in the summer about.Link to my Gear List: http://diy-sportsman.com/2017/12/29/deer-hunting-gear-list-2017Spartan Forge Discount Code: DIYspartanforge.aitethrdnation.com*Disclaimer - Sponsored by Spartan Forge and Tethrd (and do product development behind the scenes with both). Amazon links are affiliate - feel free to look around for the best price)Sony A7Siii: amzn.to/3hcrv7Prode.com/microphones/wireless/wirelessgoiiInsta360 One X2: amzn.to/3vR0dsbPodcast: sportsmensempire.com/network/diy-sportsmanAmazon storefront: amazon.com/shop/diysportsman
Single Bevel Sharpening and Review - VPA Omega DIY Sportsman 2023-08-29 | In this video I give a review / overview of the VPA Omega broadheads. This is a single bevel broadhead with a tanto tip weighing 200 grains and machined from S7 tool steel, heat treated to 56-57 Rockwell C hardness. The broadhead has two main distinguishing factors from other single bevel heads. It beveled edge is much larger than normal, making it easier in theory to sharpen on a flat plat or stone without the need for jigs. Also, on the backside of the bevel it has extra material left near the tip to add additional strength. In my testing I looked at flight characteristics and sharpening. I was able to get the head fairly sharp by hand, and then I was able to get it scary sharp with a worksharp precision adjust. The tip was not able to get as sharp as the rest of the beveled edge. Link to my Gear List: http://diy-sportsman.com/2017/12/29/deer-hunting-gear-list-2017Spartan Forge Discount Code: DIYspartanforge.aitethrdnation.com*Disclaimer - Sponsored by Spartan Forge and Tethrd (and do product development behind the scenes with both). Amazon links are affiliate - feel free to look around for the best price)Sony A7Siii: amzn.to/3hcrv7PTamron 28-200 LensInsta360 One X2: amzn.to/3vR0dsbPodcast: sportsmensnation.com/podcasters/diy-sportsmanAmazon storefront: amazon.com/shop/diysportsman
PSE Upgrade Kit from TAP DIY Sportsman 2023-07-25 | This video reviews the PSE upgrade bundle that Titanium Archery Products sells. It includes an upgraded string stop, titanium single piece draw stops as well as an upgraded cable roller guard kit. Link to TAP PSE Upgrade Kit: taparchery.com/products/pse-bundleLink to my Gear List: http://diy-sportsman.com/2017/12/29/deer-hunting-gear-list-2017Spartan Forge Discount Code: DIYspartanforge.aitethrdnation.com*Disclaimer - Sponsored by Spartan Forge and Tethrd (and do product development behind the scenes with both). Amazon links are affiliate - feel free to look around for the best price)Sony A7Siii: amzn.to/3hcrv7PTamron 28-200 Lens: amzn.to/3ODNx4RSony 20mm 1.8G Lens: amzn.to/3Yb5zyfInsta360 One X2: amzn.to/3vR0dsbPodcast: sportsmensnation.com/podcasters/diy-sportsmanAmazon storefront: amazon.com/shop/diysportsman
Traditional Bowhunting Setup - R/D Longbow DIY Sportsman 2023-07-20 | This is a video review of one of my traditional bow hunting setups, an Acadian Woods three piece tree stick, 43# at 28". I'm shooting it with full length Black Eagle Instinct arrows with Valkyrie and Ethics components, turkey feathers and trad vanes. This is a set up I've hunted with a number of times in the past, so in addition to talking about the bow, I also explain how I have it set up and how I shoot it to get the best result.Link to my Gear List: http://diy-sportsman.com/2017/12/29/deer-hunting-gear-list-2017Spartan Forge Discount Code: DIYspartanforge.aitethrdnation.com*Disclaimer - Sponsored by Spartan Forge and Tethrd (and do product development behind the scenes with both). Amazon links are affiliate - feel free to look around for the best price)Sony A7Siii: amzn.to/3hcrv7PTamron 28-200 LensInsta360 One X2: amzn.to/3vR0dsbPodcast: sportsmensnation.com/podcasters/diy-sportsmanAmazon storefront: amazon.com/shop/diysportsman
Shooting TRAD BOW class at 80 YARDS DIY Sportsman 2023-07-10 | This video shows the process of me getting dialed in for a trad bow shoot for field archery. This particular shoot is based on NFAA rules, which has field, hunter, and animal targets ranging from 7-80 yards. The trad class differs from the recurve barebow class in a couple of key ways. Even though the equipment itself is very similar, you cannot stringwalk nor facewalk in the trad class. Your index finger needs to be against the nock for all shots. This makes choosing an aiming system challenging, because you need to select a compromise based on distance. I ended up choosing a lower "Kaminski barebow" style of anchor which gave me a point on distance of around 67-68 yards. I still needed to aim above the target bale for 80, but not nearly as much as with my normal hunting anchor. It certainly helped for the longer shots, but after the actual shoot was over I do feel that I would have been better served with that middle-of-the-road point on distance of around 45-50 yards, since the distribution of scorable arrows was much more heavily weighted towards the mid-distances. Link to my Gear List: http://diy-sportsman.com/2017/12/29/deer-hunting-gear-list-2017Spartan Forge Discount Code: DIYspartanforge.aitethrdnation.com*Disclaimer - Sponsored by Spartan Forge and Tethrd (and do product development behind the scenes with both). Amazon links are affiliate - feel free to look around for the best price)Sony A7Siii: amzn.to/3hcrv7PTamron 28-200 LensInsta360 One X2: amzn.to/3vR0dsbPodcast: sportsmensnation.com/podcasters/diy-sportsmanAmazon storefront: amazon.com/shop/diysportsman
PSE OMEN 2023 | Set Up and Tune DIY Sportsman 2023-07-05 | This is the set up video for my new 2023 PSE Omen bow that I ordered through Archery Country in Rogers, MN. I'd traded in my Mathews V3 31 (along with donating the remainder of my other compounds) so that this is now the only compound I own. The rest of my bows are now traditional. After checking timing, I set the key parameters for me of a 29.5" draw length, 85% let-off and installed accessories. I learned that this PSE liked the arrow high relative to the berger hole. I ended up getting great results with the bottom of the shaft running around the top 1/3 of the berger hole, with the rest right at 13/16" out from the riser. I did need to swap one set of spacers on the EZ.220 tuning system. Once I had the bow tuned, I leveled my sight in preparation for sighting in and will install the PSE upgrade kit from Titanium Archery Products once it arrives.Link to my Gear List: http://diy-sportsman.com/2017/12/29/deer-hunting-gear-list-2017Spartan Forge Discount Code: DIYspartanforge.aitethrdnation.com*Disclaimer - Sponsored by Spartan Forge and Tethrd (and do product development behind the scenes with both). Amazon links are affiliate - feel free to look around for the best price)Sony A7Siii: amzn.to/3hcrv7PTamron 28-200 LensInsta360 One X2: amzn.to/3vR0dsbPodcast: sportsmensnation.com/podcasters/diy-sportsmanAmazon storefront: amazon.com/shop/diysportsman
Turkey Hunt 2ND BIRD in TWO DAYS DIY Sportsman 2023-03-27 | After filling my 1st tag on the prior morning, I had one turkey tag left to fill for the state. I'd heard distant gobbles when I was set up the morning before, so I headed out to roost with those in mind. As it turns out, I roosted two toms very near to where my wife killed a turkey the year prior. This turkey hunt takes place on public land in a bigger woods area of Wisconsin last spring. The bird populations aren't crazy, but they're good enough and the hunting pressure is spread around more than smaller parcels. Link to my Gear List: http://diy-sportsman.com/2017/12/29/deer-hunting-gear-list-2017Spartan Forge Discount Code: DIYspartanforge.aitethrdnation.com*Disclaimer - Sponsored by Spartan Forge and Tethrd (and do product development behind the scenes with both). Amazon links are affiliate - feel free to look around for the best price)Sony A7Siii: amzn.to/3hcrv7PTamron 28-200 LensInsta360 One X2: amzn.to/3vR0dsbPodcast: sportsmensnation.com/podcasters/diy-sportsmanAmazon storefront: amazon.com/shop/diysportsman
Early Morning Gobbler! Turkey Hunting WI DIY Sportsman 2023-03-22 | This turkey hunt takes place on public land in a bigger woods area of Wisconsin last spring. The bird populations aren't crazy, but they're good enough and the hunting pressure is spread around more than smaller parcels. With some prior knowledge of the area, I went in to scout and locate birds, finally getting one to give up his location and was able to capitalize the following morning. Link to my Gear List: http://diy-sportsman.com/2017/12/29/deer-hunting-gear-list-2017Spartan Forge Discount Code: DIYspartanforge.aitethrdnation.com*Disclaimer - Sponsored by Spartan Forge and Tethrd (and do product development behind the scenes with both). Amazon links are affiliate - feel free to look around for the best price)Sony A7Siii: amzn.to/3hcrv7PTamron 28-200 LensInsta360 One X2: amzn.to/3vR0dsbPodcast: sportsmensnation.com/podcasters/diy-sportsmanAmazon storefront: amazon.com/shop/diysportsman
Veterans Deer Hunt in Alabama | Spartan Forge DIY Sportsman 2023-03-07 | This is the second annual Veterans' Deer Hunt put on by Spartan Forge. This is a hunting get together which serves not only to help raise some funds to organizations supporting military vets, but it allows a few hunt winners from social media to come down and hunt with the group. Last years' hunt was in Pennsylvania in November, while this year's hunt took place in January in Alabama. Plenty of deer were killed on the hunt. This video primarily focuses on the hunts I took place in, which mostly entailed filming Dale, who turned out to be a pretty avid hunter. Link to my Gear List: http://diy-sportsman.com/2017/12/29/deer-hunting-gear-list-2017Spartan Forge Discount Code: DIYspartanforge.aitethrdnation.com*Disclaimer - Sponsored by Spartan Forge and Tethrd (and do product development behind the scenes with both). Amazon links are affiliate - feel free to look around for the best price)Sony A7Siii: amzn.to/3hcrv7PTamron 28-200 LensInsta360 One X2: amzn.to/3vR0dsbPodcast: sportsmensnation.com/podcasters/diy-sportsmanAmazon storefront: amazon.com/shop/diysportsman
Hunting Alabama Public Land - Sign Everywhere! DIY Sportsman 2023-02-27 | Video from the day I was able to hunt public land in Alabama after driving down for the Spartan Forge Veteran's Hunt in January. After scouting most of the morning I finally got into a pocket of land which had 17 fresh scrapes within a 10 acre pocket and ended up seeing multiple deer. Link to my Gear List: http://diy-sportsman.com/2017/12/29/deer-hunting-gear-list-2017Spartan Forge Discount Code: DIYspartanforge.aitethrdnation.com*Disclaimer - Sponsored by Spartan Forge and Tethrd (and do product development behind the scenes with both). Amazon links are affiliate - feel free to look around for the best price)Most of this hunt filmed with my Samsung Galaxy S22 ultra due to the rain, with a little of the Insta360 and GoPro 10.Sony A7Siii: amzn.to/3hcrv7PTamron 28-200 LensInsta360 One X2: amzn.to/3vR0dsbPodcast: sportsmensnation.com/podcasters/diy-sportsmanAmazon storefront: amazon.com/shop/diysportsman
Arrow Speed and String Jumping Deer with Ranch Fairy DIY Sportsman 2022-12-18 | DIY Sportsman, Ranch Fairy, and Darrel Barnette discuss string jumping and the relationship that arrow speed and noise has. I analyzed a bunch of video from deer I've shot at over the years where I could run the numbers and see exactly when they'd started and finished moving relative to when the sound reached their ears. Since these were primarily close range shots, the data appears as if they always started moving 0.08-0.12 seconds after the sound reached their ear and took around 0.20 seconds to reach full ranch of motion. From that, I could pinpoint a critical zone where if the shot was short enough, deer would have minimal time to react, which varies based on bow speed. Darrel brought up good points about longer range shots and how deer likely aren't reacting at the bow noise but rather some aspect of the arrow flight. There is strong evidence to support that. With short range shots, it's hard to separate whether the bow or arrow sound is more significant. Link to my Gear List: http://diy-sportsman.com/2017/12/29/deer-hunting-gear-list-2017Spartan Forge Discount Code: DIYspartanforge.aitethrdnation.com*Disclaimer - Sponsored by Spartan Forge and Tethrd (and do product development behind the scenes with both). Amazon links are affiliate - feel free to look around for the best price)Sony A7Siii: amzn.to/3hcrv7PTamron 28-200 LensInsta360 One X2: amzn.to/3vR0dsbPodcast: sportsmensnation.com/podcasters/diy-sportsmanAmazon storefront: amazon.com/shop/diysportsman
Late Rut Bow Hunt Success!! DIY Sportsman 2022-12-02 | This video shows the a late rut hunt from a little before Thanksgiving weekend. Link to my Gear List: http://diy-sportsman.com/2017/12/29/deer-hunting-gear-list-2017Spartan Forge Discount Code: DIYspartanforge.aitethrdnation.com*Disclaimer - Sponsored by Spartan Forge and Tethrd (and do product development behind the scenes with both). Amazon links are affiliate - feel free to look around for the best price)Sony A7Siii: amzn.to/3hcrv7PTamron 28-200 LensInsta360 One X2: amzn.to/3vR0dsbPodcast: sportsmensnation.com/podcasters/diy-sportsmanAmazon storefront: amazon.com/shop/diysportsman
Buck Down on Public Land Rut Hunt DIY Sportsman 2022-11-18 | This video shows some rut hunting footage from my recent buck while hunting public land. Link to my Gear List: http://diy-sportsman.com/2017/12/29/deer-hunting-gear-list-2017Spartan Forge Discount Code: DIYspartanforge.aitethrdnation.com*Disclaimer - Sponsored by Spartan Forge and Tethrd (and do product development behind the scenes with both). Amazon links are affiliate - feel free to look around for the best price)Sony A7Siii: amzn.to/3hcrv7Prode.com/microphones/wireless/wirelessgoiiInsta360 One X2: amzn.to/3vR0dsbPodcast: sportsmensnation.com/podcasters/diy-sportsmanAmazon storefront: amazon.com/shop/diysportsman
Recurve Hunting Setup - 2022 DIY Sportsman 2022-08-26 | Walkthrough of my recurve hunting bow setup for the 2022 hunting season. Link to my Gear List: http://diy-sportsman.com/2017/12/29/deer-hunting-gear-list-2017Spartan Forge Discount Code: DIYspartanforge.aitethrdnation.com*Disclaimer - Sponsored by Spartan Forge and Tethrd (and do product development behind the scenes with both). Amazon links are affiliate - feel free to look around for the best price)Sony A7sIII with Tamron 28-200 and Sony 20mm 1.8GTascam DR10L: amzn.to/3d6zIsjPodcast: sportsmensempire.com/network/diy-sportsmanAmazon storefront: amazon.com/shop/diysportsman
Hunting Bow Setup 2022 (Compound) DIY Sportsman 2022-08-12 | Walkthrough of my compound hunting bow setup for the 2022 hunting season. As a disclaimer, the stabilizer system was given to me in preparation for the stabilizer testing video I produced last year, but I purchased everything else shown in the video. Link to my Gear List: http://diy-sportsman.com/2017/12/29/deer-hunting-gear-list-2017Spartan Forge Discount Code: DIYspartanforge.aitethrdnation.comSony A7sIII with Tamron 28-200 and Sony 20mm 1.8GTascam DR10L: amzn.to/3d6zIsjPodcast: sportsmensempire.com/network/diy-sportsmanAmazon storefront: amazon.com/shop/diysportsman
Gumleaf USA Rubber Boot Review DIY Sportsman 2022-08-04 | Testing and review of the Gumleaf USA Rubber boots. The specific model my wife and I have is the Viking Tex; however, the primary hunting models are the Viking Neo, Royal Zip, Saxon, and Field boot. Gumleaf boots are manufactured in Europe with 85% natural rubber content. Gumleaf boots can be found here: gumleafusa.comLink to my Gear List: http://diy-sportsman.com/2017/12/29/deer-hunting-gear-list-2017Spartan Forge Discount Code: DIYspartanforge.aitethrdnation.com*Disclaimer - Sponsored by Spartan Forge and Tethrd (and do product development behind the scenes with both). Amazon links are affiliate - feel free to look around for the best price)Sony A7sIII with Tamron 28-200 and Sony 20mm 1.8GTascam DR10L: amzn.to/3d6zIsjPodcast: sportsmensempire.com/network/diy-sportsmanAmazon storefront: amazon.com/shop/diysportsman
DCA Super Sabre Vanes - TEST and REVIEW DIY Sportsman 2022-06-06 | Testing and review of the Super Sabre Vanes from DCA Custom Arrows. I've shot and tested these vanes this winter through spring to put together enough information for this review video. Super Sabre Vanes: dcacustomarrows.com/products/super-sabre-vanesLoctite 401 glue: amzn.to/38UFoa3Link to my Gear List: http://diy-sportsman.com/2017/12/29/deer-hunting-gear-list-2017Spartan Forge Discount Code: DIYspartanforge.aitethrdnation.com*Disclaimer - Sponsored by Spartan Forge and Tethrd (and do product development behind the scenes with both). Amazon links are affiliate - feel free to look around for the best price)Sony A7sIII with Tamron 28-200 and Sony 20mm 1.8GTascam DR10L: amzn.to/3d6zIsjPodcast: sportsmensempire.com/network/diy-sportsmanAmazon storefront: amazon.com/shop/diysportsman
Deer Scouting in Cattail Marsh DIY Sportsman 2022-05-13 | Scouting for deer hunting early season food sources in a cattail marsh environment. In this type of habitat and especially in the state of MN with an early orange army season and no trail cameras allowed on many state lands, I target an early season approach. Bedding and food can be very isolated, so the key strategy is trying to find areas with low hunter sign, but also isolated bedding to white oak spots with safe access from a common SE early season wind direction.Link to my Gear List: http://diy-sportsman.com/2017/12/29/deer-hunting-gear-list-2017Spartan Forge Discount Code: DIYspartanforge.aitethrdnation.com*Disclaimer - Sponsored by Spartan Forge and Tethrd (and do product development behind the scenes with both). Amazon links are affiliate - feel free to look around for the best price)Sony A7sIII with Sony 20mm 1.8GTascam DR10L: amzn.to/3d6zIsjPodcast: sportsmensnation.com/podcasters/diy-sportsmanAmazon storefront: amazon.com/shop/diysportsman
[Outdated] Spartan Forge Hunting App Walkthrough DIY Sportsman 2022-05-03 | This is a video walkthrough and review of the Spartan Forge App for hunting. This is intended to be an all-in-one solution for mapping, journaling, and hunt planning. The intel tab contains a detailed weather forecast, historical weather and wind information, and a movement prediction algorithm based on machine learning from collared deer studies. The mapping has three different sources of satellite imagery along with Aerial (UAV) maps in certain areas. Background map displays can be overlaid with public or private land boundaries, crop data, trails, and Contour lines. You can then use the maps for navigation and waypoint management. The journaling tab automatically links weather and wind data to the time and location of your journal entry, and allows you to check weather conditions for past hunts or trail cam photos. Link to my Gear List: http://diy-sportsman.com/2017/12/29/deer-hunting-gear-list-2017Spartan Forge 20% Off Discount Code: DIYspartanforge.aiTethrdnation.com*Disclaimer - Sponsored by Spartan Forge and Tethrd (and do product development behind the scenes with both). Amazon links are affiliate - feel free to look around for the best price)Sony A7siiiTamron 28-200 LensTascam DR10L: amzn.to/3d6zIsjPodcast: sportsmensnation.com/podcasters/diy-sportsmanAmazon storefront: amazon.com/shop/diysportsman
Scouting Tips for Deer Hunting | Big Woods DIY Sportsman 2022-03-26 | In this scouting video I talk about deer scouting in the spring in a typical northern Wisconsin or Minnesota habitat type. Snow is about melted, and there's generally still just enough ice to walk on. In this video I cover a couple specific buck bed locations, transition lines, identifying doe bedding, scrape locations, and finding buck cruising trails. Link to my Gear List: http://diy-sportsman.com/2017/12/29/deer-hunting-gear-list-2017Spartan Forge Discount Code: DIYspartanforge.aiTethrdnation.com*Disclaimer - Sponsored by Spartan Forge and Tethrd (and do product development behind the scenes with both). Amazon links are affiliate - feel free to look around for the best price)Podcast: sportsmensnation.com/podcasters/diy-sportsmanAmazon storefront: amazon.com/shop/diysportsman
IWOM XT Review and Saddle Hunting Mod DIY Sportsman 2021-12-19 | My thoughts on the IWOM XT, specifically from a usability and logistics standpoint for mobile deer hunting. For saddle hunting use, I performed a modification that gives a little better upper body mobility when drawing. Link to my Gear List: http://diy-sportsman.com/2017/12/29/deer-hunting-gear-list-2017Spartan Forge Discount Code: DIYspartanforge.aitethrdnation.com*Disclaimer - Sponsored by Spartan Forge and Tethrd (and do product development behind the scenes with both). Amazon links are affiliate - feel free to look around for the best price)Sony A7SiiiTamron 28-200 Lens: amzn.to/3p5bp4qRode Wireless Go 2: rode.com/microphones/wireless/wirelessgoiiInsta360 One X2: amzn.to/3vR0dsbTascam DR10L: amzn.to/3d6zIsjPodcast: sportsmensnation.com/podcasters/diy-sportsmanAmazon storefront: amazon.com/shop/diysportsman
BIG BUCK at 4 YARDS!!! - Bowhunting DIY Sportsman 2021-11-30 | This video covers the awesome late October timeframe hunting public land. The first buck that came by was the one I set my goal to try and hunt. The season is long and there is still plenty of time to get after it. Link to my Gear List: http://diy-sportsman.com/2017/12/29/deer-hunting-gear-list-2017Spartan Forge Discount Code: DIYspartanforge.aitethrdnation.com*Disclaimer - Sponsored by Spartan Forge and Tethrd (and do product development behind the scenes with both). Amazon links are affiliate - feel free to look around for the best price)Sony A7Siii: amzn.to/3hcrv7Prode.com/microphones/wireless/wirelessgoiiInsta360 One X2: amzn.to/3vR0dsbTascam DR10L: amzn.to/3d6zIsjPodcast: sportsmensnation.com/podcasters/diy-sportsmanAmazon storefront: amazon.com/shop/diysportsman
Sam Shot her Deer! - Nebraska Public Land Hunt DIY Sportsman 2021-09-12 | With the Nebraska trip winding down, we decided to make a play on the buck that we'd glass a couple of nights. Shane Simpson had some action, and Sam finally got her opportunity on the last night.Link to my Gear List: http://diy-sportsman.com/2017/12/29/deer-hunting-gear-list-2017Spartan Forge Discount Code: DIYspartanforge.aitethrdnation.com*Disclaimer - Sponsored by Spartan Forge and Tethrd (and do product development behind the scenes with both). Amazon links are affiliate - feel free to look around for the best price)Sony A7Siii: amzn.to/3hcrv7Prode.com/microphones/wireless/wirelessgoiiInsta360 One X2: amzn.to/3vR0dsbTascam DR10L: amzn.to/3d6zIsjPodcast: sportsmensnation.com/podcasters/diy-sportsmanAmazon storefront: amazon.com/shop/diysportsman
Nebraska Public Land Deer Hunt | Found the Deer DIY Sportsman 2021-09-08 | My wife Sam and I drove to Nebraska to hunt for the first time on public land. In the sandhills region, the whitetail density is low, but they're somewhat predictable in terms of where to find them. On the first hunt, we did some long range glassing and moved in. Sam ended up getting some close opportunities. Link to my Gear List: http://diy-sportsman.com/2017/12/29/deer-hunting-gear-list-2017Spartan Forge Discount Code: DIYspartanforge.aitethrdnation.com*Disclaimer - Sponsored by Spartan Forge and Tethrd (and do product development behind the scenes with both). Amazon links are affiliate - feel free to look around for the best price)Sony A7Siii: amzn.to/3hcrv7Prode.com/microphones/wireless/wirelessgoiiInsta360 One X2: amzn.to/3vR0dsbTascam DR10L: amzn.to/3d6zIsjPodcast: sportsmensnation.com/podcasters/diy-sportsmanAmazon storefront: amazon.com/shop/diysportsman
STABILIZERS for Bow Hunting - Testing the Difference DIY Sportsman 2021-08-20 | Stabilizer testing with the context of bowhunting. The stabilizers I tested are from Titanium Archery Products: titaniumarcheryproducts.com/collections/bowhunting-stabilizer-bundles/products/2-tap-doa-ultra-light-stabilizers-bundle1Link to my DIY Stabilizer build video: youtube.com/watch?v=6ITCAQdcPPw&t=331sLink to my Gear List: http://diy-sportsman.com/2017/12/29/deer-hunting-gear-list-2017Spartan Forge Discount Code: DIYspartanforge.aitethrdnation.com*Disclaimer - Sponsored by Spartan Forge and Tethrd (and do product development behind the scenes with both). Amazon links are affiliate - feel free to look around for the best price)Sony FDR-AX700: amzn.to/30zS7HHRode Wireless Go 2: rode.com/microphones/wireless/wirelessgoiiInsta360 One X2: amzn.to/3vR0dsbTascam DR10L: amzn.to/3d6zIsjPodcast: sportsmensnation.com/podcasters/diy-sportsmanAmazon storefront: amazon.com/shop/diysportsman
Maven RF.1 Rangefinder Review DIY Sportsman 2021-08-09 | Link to the Maven RF.1 Rangefinder: bit.ly/3xEF05WLink to my Gear List: http://diy-sportsman.com/2017/12/29/deer-hunting-gear-list-2017Spartan Forge Discount Code: DIYspartanforge.aitethrdnation.com*Disclaimer - Sponsored by Spartan Forge and Tethrd (and do product development behind the scenes with both). Amazon links are affiliate - feel free to look around for the best price)Sony FDR-AX700: amzn.to/30zS7HHRode Wireless Go 2: rode.com/microphones/wireless/wirelessgoiiInsta360 One X2: amzn.to/3vR0dsbTascam DR10L: amzn.to/3d6zIsjPodcast: sportsmensnation.com/podcasters/diy-sportsmanAmazon storefront: amazon.com/shop/diysportsman
Exodus Render Trail Camera Review DIY Sportsman 2021-07-23 | This is a long-term review of the Exodus Render cell camera. In conclusion, the only real negative on the Render is the price. Even with the 5 year theft warranty factored in, it’s a pretty hefty initial investment, and there are some less expensive data plans out there as well. But, it’s also a camera that has good reliability and does pretty much anything I could want a trail camera to do. So as such, I would typically choose a Render to place in my more important spots, where I really don’t want to have to go in and fix something, or if transmitted video clips will give me a substantial value add over photos, since most of the cheaper cameras I’ve tried are photo only.exodusoutdoorgear.com/products/the-exodus-render-4g-lte-cellular-trail-cameraLink to my Gear List: http://diy-sportsman.com/2017/12/29/deer-hunting-gear-list-2017Spartan Forge Discount Code: DIYspartanforge.aitethrdnation.com*Disclaimer - Sponsored by Spartan Forge and Tethrd (and do product development behind the scenes with both). Amazon links are affiliate - feel free to look around for the best price)Sony FDR-AX700: amzn.to/30zS7HHRode Wireless Go 2: rode.com/microphones/wireless/wirelessgoiiPodcast: sportsmensnation.com/podcasters/diy-sportsmanAmazon storefront: amazon.com/shop/diysportsman
Summer Scouting Trip and Trail Cam Placement DIY Sportsman 2021-06-23 | One of the many summer scouting trips I'm taking in 2021. In this video, I walked some of the areas that we saw good daylight activity adjacent to doe bedding in the fall. Where I set up these cameras, I don't want to have to dive back into until I'm ready to hunt, and these spots are quite a ways from my house. I'll be watching the cameras and monitoring on foot via tracks to see how and when deer shift from summer to fall. Between these and other cameras, I should be able to get a good idea of bucks using the area too.Link to my Gear List: http://diy-sportsman.com/2017/12/29/deer-hunting-gear-list-2017Spartan Forge Discount Code: DIYspartanforge.aitethrdnation.com*Disclaimer - Sponsored by Spartan Forge and Tethrd (and do product development behind the scenes with both). Amazon links are affiliate - feel free to look around for the best price)Insta360 One X2: amzn.to/3vR0dsbTascam DR10L: amzn.to/3d6zIsjPodcast: sportsmensnation.com/podcasters/diy-sportsmanAmazon storefront: amazon.com/shop/diysportsman
Deer Scouting - Picking the Best Setup DIY Sportsman 2021-06-09 | Sam and I took this scouting trip, like many others, to pick apart areas we had hunted last fall. In season scouting during the fall allowed us to find many of these places when they were hot, but we were often taking our best estimate at the time for which tree or ground set up to utilize. On this scouting trip we were able to go through a list of factors to determine what really would be the most ideal setup. Those factors included things like shootability, cover, access, lighting, thermals, and common wind direction. It allows us to have a lot more confidence going into this season. Link to my Gear List: http://diy-sportsman.com/2017/12/29/deer-hunting-gear-list-2017Spartan Forge discount code: DIYspartanforge.aitethrdnation.com*Disclaimer - Sponsored by Spartan Forge and Tethrd (and do product development behind the scenes with both). Amazon links are affiliate - feel free to look around for the best price)Sony AX700: amzn.to/2C24P9hRode Wireless Go Mic: amzn.to/2WjGKS6Podcast: sportsmensnation.com/podcasters/diy-sportsmanAmazon storefront: amazon.com/shop/diysportsman
Turkey Hunt - First Public Land Bird DIY Sportsman 2021-05-18 | Sam and I hunted in WI in a new area of public land to us. This area was vast, with likely lower turkey densities, but also lower hunting pressure and room to roam. After hunting much of the morning with little luck getting close to birds, we relocated to the point where we finally found a pretty great looking area. By doing some blind calling early afternoon, we were able to strike up a pair of gobblers and bring them into our setup. Spartan Forge Discount Code: DIYLink to my Gear List: http://diy-sportsman.com/2017/12/29/deer-hunting-gear-list-2017tethrdnation.com*Disclaimer - Sponsored by Spartan Forge and Tethrd (and do product development behind the scenes with both). Amazon links are affiliate - feel free to look around for the best price)Sony AX700: amzn.to/2C24P9hRode Wireless Go Mic: amzn.to/2WjGKS6Podcast: sportsmensnation.com/podcasters/diy-sportsmanAmazon storefront: amazon.com/shop/diysportsman
Scouting Big Woods Public Land DIY Sportsman 2021-03-27 | Scouting some public land in northern Wisconsin for deer. Early spring is a great time to scout the woods because the previous year's sign is still visible. Spartan Forge Code 20% off: DIY*Disclaimer - Sponsored by Spartan Forge and Tethrd (and do product development behind the scenes with both). Amazon links are affiliate - feel free to look around for the best price)Link to my Gear List: http://diy-sportsman.com/2017/12/29/deer-hunting-gear-list-2017DJI Pocket 2: amzn.to/2P3bB5bInsta360 One X2: amzn.to/3lWpxcTRode Wireless Go Mic: amzn.to/2WjGKS6Podcast: sportsmensnation.com/podcasters/diy-sportsmanAmazon storefront: amazon.com/shop/diysportsmanfobarchery.com/shop Code: DIY10 for 10% offVector Custom Shop (Code DIY10 for arrow discount)
Hunting Arrow Set Up Breakdown DIY Sportsman 2021-03-17 | Details and philosophy on the hunting arrow setups that Sam and I are shooting...Spartan Forge Discount Code: DIY for 20% Off*Disclaimer - Sponsored by Spartan Forge and Tethrd (and do product development behind the scenes with both). Amazon links are affiliate - feel free to look around for the best price)Link to my Gear List: http://diy-sportsman.com/2017/12/29/deer-hunting-gear-list-2017Sony AX700: amzn.to/2C24P9hRode Wireless Go Mic: amzn.to/2WjGKS6Podcast: sportsmensnation.com/podcasters/diy-sportsmanAmazon storefront: amazon.com/shop/diysportsmanfobarchery.com/shop Code: DIY10 for 10% offVector Custom Shop (Code DIY10 for arrow discount)
Maven C2 7x28 vs. B2 7x45 - WORTH IT?? DIY Sportsman 2021-03-04 | Comparison between the Maven C2 7x28 and the Maven B2 7x45. Even though these two binoculars are both Maven, the same comparison point generally apply across other brands. Larger exit pupil generally means better low light, but things like the prism type, and optical component quality also play a role. In this case construction materials and manufacturing location also plays a role in the price difference. Maven C2 7x28: alnk.to/6bNO9mnMaven B2 7x45: alnk.to/apLZGXbSpartan Forge Discount code: DIY*Disclaimer - Sponsored by Spartan Forge and Tethrd (and do product development behind the scenes with both). Amazon links are affiliate - feel free to look around for the best price)Link to my Gear List: http://diy-sportsman.com/2017/12/29/deer-hunting-gear-list-2017Sony AX700: amzn.to/2C24P9hRode Wireless Go Mic: amzn.to/2WjGKS6Podcast: sportsmensnation.com/podcasters/diy-sportsmanAmazon storefront: amazon.com/shop/diysportsman
Late Season Hunt North Dakota Public Land DIY Sportsman 2021-02-01 | Spartan Forge Discount code (20% off): DIY*Disclaimer - Sponsored by Spartan Forge and Tethrd (and do product development behind the scenes with both). Amazon links are affiliate - feel free to look around for the best price)Link to my Gear List: http://diy-sportsman.com/2017/12/29/deer-hunting-gear-list-2017DJI Pocket 2 Creator Combo: store.dji.com/product/pocket-2?vid=98661&set_country=USInsta360 One R: amzn.to/3oyuoAJPodcast: sportsmensnation.com/podcasters/diy-sportsmanAmazon storefront: amazon.com/shop/diysportsman
Iowa First Shotgun Hunt 2020 DIY Sportsman 2021-01-18 | This hunt was my first attempt hunting during the Iowa shotgun season. As a non-resident, shotgun tags are much easier to draw than archery tags are. My strategy on the hunt was to try and drop down into low areas where there could be pressure pushing deer from several potential directions. Spartan Forge 20% Discount code: DIY*Disclaimer - Sponsored by Spartan Forge and Tethrd (and do product development behind the scenes with both). Amazon links are affiliate - feel free to look around for the best price)Link to my Gear List: http://diy-sportsman.com/2017/12/29/deer-hunting-gear-list-2017Sony AX700: amzn.to/2C24P9hRode Wireless Go Mic: amzn.to/2WjGKS6Podcast: sportsmensnation.com/podcasters/diy-sportsmanAmazon storefront: amazon.com/shop/diysportsman
Spartan Forge Outfitter Deer Hunting Prediction App DIY Sportsman 2020-12-11 | Spartan Forge: spartanforge.ai20% Off Code: DIYPodcast with Bill Thompson: sportsmensnation.com/podcasts/spartan-forge-with-bill-thompson*Disclaimer - Sponsored by Spartan Forge and Tethrd (and do product development behind the scenes with both). Amazon links are affiliate - feel free to look around for the best price)Link to my Gear List: http://diy-sportsman.com/2017/12/29/deer-hunting-gear-list-2017Sony AX700: amzn.to/2C24P9hRode Wireless Go Mic: amzn.to/2WjGKS6Podcast: sportsmensnation.com/podcasters/diy-sportsmanAmazon storefront: amazon.com/shop/diysportsman
GIANT BUCK DOWN! Wisconsin Public Land DIY Sportsman 2020-11-13 | Public land bow hunt in Wisconsin where I kill my biggest buck to date. We put a lot of time and effort scouting this piece of land, but ultimately staying mobile and trying to find the hottest deer sign put us in the right place at the right time on November 8th. Spartan Forge 20% Discount: DIY*Disclaimer - Sponsored by Spartan Forge and Tethrd (and do product development behind the scenes with both). Amazon links are affiliate - feel free to look around for the best price)Link to my Gear List: http://diy-sportsman.com/2017/12/29/deer-hunting-gear-list-2017Sony AX700: amzn.to/2C24P9hRode Wireless Go Mic: amzn.to/2WjGKS6Podcast: sportsmensnation.com/podcasters/diy-sportsmanAmazon storefront: amazon.com/shop/diysportsman
Public Land Hunt - 40 Yards from Bedded Buck! DIY Sportsman 2020-11-02 | Samantha and I went on a public land deer hunt in a Minnesota marsh. We scouted a transition line until we found a peninsula full of buckthorn and deer sign, surrounded by bedding cover. Spartan Forge 20% Discount Code: DIYtethrdnation.com*Disclaimer - Sponsored by Spartan Forge and Tethrd (and do product development behind the scenes with both). Amazon links are affiliate - feel free to look around for the best price)Sony AX700: amzn.to/2C24P9hRode Wireless Go Mic: amzn.to/2WjGKS6Podcast: sportsmensnation.com/podcasters/diy-sportsmanAmazon storefront: amazon.com/shop/diysportsman
Deer Hunting Oak Islands - Opening Day Bucks DIY Sportsman 2020-10-11 | Our opening day deer hunt in Minnesota was in a vast cattail marsh that we had scouted for deer sign and buck beds the previous winter. This hunt is a good example of how having multiple spots to check on the way into a hunt can help eliminate bad areas and get you on the best area available for that particular day. Spartan Forge 20% Discount Code: DIYtethrdnation.com *Disclaimer - Sponsored by Spartan Forge and Tethrd (and do product development behind the scenes with both). Amazon links are affiliate - feel free to look around for the best price)Link to my Gear List: http://diy-sportsman.com/2017/12/29/deer-hunting-gear-list-2017Sony AX700: amzn.to/2C24P9hRode Wireless Go Mic: amzn.to/2WjGKS6Podcast: sportsmensnation.com/podcasters/diy-sportsmanAmazon storefront: amazon.com/shop/diysportsman
