“HuntFishTravel Ep 143 – Big Buck Hunting Tactics with Tom Indrebo of Bluff Country Outfitters”
Soak up the fantastic info Tom Indrebo delivers in this episode. We cover all sorts of tactics for hunting big bucks, pre-rut, rut and post-rut.
“HuntFishTravel Ep 170 – Big Buck Hunting Tactics with Tom Indrebo of Bluff Country Outfitters”
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Soak up the fantastic info Tom Indrebo delivers in this episode. We cover all sorts of tactics for hunting big bucks, pre-rut, rut and post-rut. Continue reading “#HuntFishTravel 170 – Big Buck Hunting Tactics with Tom Indrebo of Bluff Country Outfitters”
Jon Collins tells Carrie about his home state of Kentucky, and why it’s truly a gem to hunt. Then they discuss tactics for hunting coyote and why it’s more humane than you would think.
“HuntFishTravel Ep 169 – Kentucky Predator Hunting with Jon Collins of Wired Outdoors and Tooth & Claw TV”
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Jon Collins tells Carrie about his home state of Kentucky, and why it’s truly a gem to hunt. Then they discuss tactics for hunting coyote and why it’s more humane than you would think. Continue reading “#HuntFishTravel 169 – Kentucky Predator Hunting with Jon Collins of Wired Outdoors and Tooth & Claw TV”
Kandi Kisky on hunting Iowa, public and private, different tactics and some great big buck stories
“#HuntFishTravel Ep 168 – Kandi Kisky of Whitetail Freaks on farming and hunting Iowa for big bucks.”
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A really fun interview with Kandi Kisky – we cram a lot of information in less than 30 minutes! Continue reading “#HuntFishTravel 168 – Kandi Kisky of Whitetail Freaks on farming and hunting Iowa for big bucks.”
Sometimes you just need to sling some arrows…
Sometimes you just need to sling some arrows…
There’s nothing better than a temperature break in a really hot week. Continue reading “Arrow Therapy”
February 10-12, 2017
Photos, a video and information on the 2017 HuntFishTravel Sturgeon Spearing outing you’re invited to, as well as the highlights from 2016.
The quest is for dinosaurs older than my grandparents on Lake Winnebago….the hunt for prehistoric behemoths that prowl the waters less than fifty miles from my home.
These creatures fascinate me. Their history is rife with drama and science fiction; you can read how Wisconsin can justifiably claim them as the state’s most successful conservation effort here:
Continue reading “Join Me For A Weekend of Sturgeon Spearing in 2017”
“#HuntFishTravel 167 – Arizona Mule Deer with Julie McQueen”
In this week’s episode Carrie Z is interviewing Julie McQueen.
Not only did she teach herself how to hunt, but she’s found her “Hunting Spirit State” in Arizona. Listen in as they chat about bowhunting mule deer in Arizona, how women in the industry have each other’s back, working in the outdoor industry and making the transition from network tv to a 100% streaming on demand network.
Continue reading “#HuntFishTravel 167 – Arizona Mule Deer with Julie McQueen”
“#HuntFishTravel 166 – Hunting Whitetails in Texas with Austin Smith”
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In this episode Carrie and Austin chat about hunting in Texas, public and private as well as the differences between the regions. Continue reading “#HuntFishTravel 166 – Texas – Hunting Whitetails with Austin Smith”
“#HuntFishTravel Ep 162 – Maine – Hunting Black Bear with Michelle Harmes Outdoors”
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We’re talking Bears in Maine with Michelle Harmes! Continue reading “#HuntFishTravel 162 – Hunting Black Bear with Michelle Harmes Outdoors in Maine”
Wisconsinites Getting Lost in South Dakota!
Part 2 of the South Dakota interview with Patrick Flanigan.
“HuntFishTravel 137 South Dakota (Pt 2) – South Dakota – Wisconsinites Who Get Lost”
Wisconsinites Getting Lost in South Dakota!
Part 2 of the South Dakota interview with Patrick Flanigan. Continue reading “#HuntFishTravel 161 South Dakota (Pt 2) – South Dakota – Wisconsinites Who Get Lost”
“#HuntFishTravel 136 South Dakota (Pt 1) – Pheasant Hunting & Wingshooting School with Patrick Flanigan”
In this part 1 of a 2 part episode, I get a chance to chat with Pat about his new wingshooting school and pheasant hunting in South Dakota.
#HuntFishTravel Ep153 – Cape Cod Breweries, Shark Fishing & a Shark Podcast”
Continue reading “#HuntFishTravel Ep153 – Cape Cod Breweries, Shark Fishing & Shark Podcasts”
In a world where everything is based on bigger, faster, better, more, right now – remembering to spend time with a loved one can be hard.
“#HuntFishTravel 134 – Montana – Using Scent Lures to Predator Hunt”
Esai Cervantez a 27 year old entrepreneur joins me to chat about using scents to lure in predators, especially coyotes and why Montana is THE perfect place to test his products. Continue reading “#HuntFishTravel 134 – Using Scent Lures to Predator Hunt”
“#HuntFishTravel Ep 133 – Hawaii, Fishing for Wahoo on the Big Island”
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Trent Marsh joins me this week and we are chatting about visiting and fishing the Big Island. Continue reading “#HuntFishTravel 133 – Hawaii, Fishing for Wahoo on the Big Island”
“#HuntFishTravel Montana – Hunting Mule Deer and General Archery Talk with Greg Misner of Bohning Archery”
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In this episode Carrie Zylka sits down with Greg Misner of Bohning Archery, he tells his Montana Mule Deer story, how Bohning came to be, archery events coming up and the state of the archery industry. Continue reading “#HuntFishTravel 132 – Hunting Mule Deer in Montana and General Archery Talk with Greg Misner of Bohning Archery”
“#HuntFishTravel 131 – Hunting Desert Quail in New Mexico W/Ultimate Upland”
This week we’re joined by Brian Koch of Ultimate Upland, he’s going to give us the low down on his trip to New Mexico in search of the wily Desert Quail. Continue reading “#HuntFishTravel 131 – Hunting Desert Quail in New Mexico W/Ultimate Upland”
#HuntFishTravel 146 – Oregon, Hunting Elk with Cody Rich of the Rich Outdoors Podcast
A continuation of the conversation with Cody Rich about hunting in Blacktail in Oregon on episode 140. Only now we’re transitioning over to elk hunting in Oregon.
Listen in as Cody tells us how his sister went from “let the bunnies run free” to “hardcore bowhunter” and her very first elk hunt. Continue reading “#HuntFishTravel 146 – Oregon, Hunting Elk with Cody Rich of the Rich Outdoors Podcast”
“HuntFishTravel 148 – Sturgeon Spearing through the Ice in Wisconsin”
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In this episode Carrie is joined by Lee Schneider of Boot-Trac Adventures. They chat about sturgeon spearing scouting, cutting in, how to navigate the roads on the lake and they share their two biggest tips for first time spearers. Continue reading “#HuntFishTravel 148 – Sturgeon Spearing through the Ice in Wisconsin”
#HuntFishTravel Ep144 – Oregon, Hunting Blacktail with Cody Rich of the Rich Outdoors Podcast
Cody stops by to chat about hunting in Oregon! Continue reading “#HuntFishTravel Ep144 – Oregon – Hunting Blacktail with Cody Rich of the Rich Outdoors Podcast”
“#HuntFishTravel 147 – Finding Private Land Open to Public Hunting in Wisconsin”.
Carrie is talking to WI Department of Natural Resources Forester Julie Peltier, about hunting on private land that is open to the public. Continue reading “#HuntFishTravel Ep147 – Finding Private Land Open to Public Hunting in Wisconsin”
“How to Subscribe to a Podcast”
One of the most frequent question I am asked (next to how do I start my own podcast) is how to find and subscribe to the HuntFishTravel Podcast.
Whether you’re an Apple, Android or PC user, this simple infographic will walk you through how to do so, step by step. Continue reading “How to Subscribe to a Podcast”
No trip to Hawaii can be truly complete without spending some time on the water. When we returned to Hawaii for our five-year anniversary last June, my wife knew we were spending at least part of a day on a fishing charter. Visiting the Big Island rather than Maui, the cost of the outing was more reasonable than our previous trip. It also had the added benefit of being in fabled Grander Alley.” Continue reading “Fishing in Hawaii with Bite Me Sportfishing. Plus a bonus video!”
“#HuntFishTravel 122 – Interview with Paul Leitner-Wise, Our Business is Death & Business is Good (NSFW)”
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In this (Not Safe For Work) episode I’m sitting down with Paul Leitner-Wise and we chat about the company itself, the out of the box design process, how they earned the nicknames “Maverick” and “Outlaws” and then we discuss their line of interesting, vulgar and epic tee shirts. Continue reading “#HuntFishTravel 122 – Interview with Paul Leitner-Wise, Our Business is Death & Business is Good (NSFW)”
One of the most random episodes I’ve ever recorded, Patrick Flanigan stops by to chat about what’s going on with the Xtreme Team, the Spray and Pray Tour and what the future holds for him
“#HuntFishTravel 121 – Interview with Patrick Flanigan, Turkey Hunting and Hilariously Random Subjects”
One of the most random episodes I’ve ever recorded, Patrick Flanigan stops by to chat about what’s going on with the Xtreme Team, the Spray & Pray Tour and what the future holds for him.
And then we reminisce about turkey hunting, plan my 40th birthday in Hawaii and head down about a dozen random rabbit holes.
It’s pretty amusing…
Continue reading “#HuntFishTravel 121 – Interview with Patrick Flanigan, Turkey Hunting and Hilariously Random Subjects”
“HuntFishTravel 119 – Success in Michigan and Hunting Illinois with Sharkey Outfitters”
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Brandon Hammonds of the Take Aim Outdoors Podcast joins me as a special co-host this week.
We’re talking to Rob Sharkey of Sharkey Outfitters about hunting Illinois with his unique almost DIY style outfit.
And Brandon tells us the story about his Michigan buck. Continue reading “#HuntFishTravel 119 – Success in Michigan and Hunting Illinois”
“(NSFW – explicit language) #HuntFishTravel 118 – Gator Hunting in Mississippi”
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This week I’m joined by Ed Geppert and Dave Jackson, we’re talking about how an Illinois boy got involved with with gator hunting down in Mississippi, how a non resident can hunt them, tactics for hunting and securing them, how to tell if it’s a male or female and of course…shenanigans. Continue reading “#HuntFishTravel 118 – Gator Hunting in Mississippi”
Cut the Drive Time in Half and Fish for Trophies in Central Wisconsin
Looking to fish for Muskies or Smallmouth Bass? Residents and visitors of Central Wisconsin all share a secret – you don’t have to drive four, six or eight miles to northern Wisconsin to catch trophy sized fish. Quantity and quality are prevalent in Central Wisconsin, a mere two and a half from Milwaukee, and four hours from Chicago, Steven’s Point a mecca of rich fishing and hunting environments. Continue reading “Cut the Drive Time in Half and Fish for Trophies in Central Wisconsin”
“#HuntFishTravel 117 – Funny Hunting Stories”.
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Baker stops by to chat with Carrie and Rachel. Listen in to find out what a “Turkey Bear” is, which continent was his favorite to hunt and how Kill Cliff is involved with the US Navy. Continue reading “#HuntFishTravel 117 – Funny Hunting Stories”
LAS VEGAS, NEV. (10/22/15) – In an effort to offer its fans and customers an innovative and modern web space with streamlined usability and instant access to purchase products, Armscor®-Rock Island Armory® (Armscor-RIA) launched a redesigned website at Armscor.com. Continue reading “Armscor -Rock Island Armory Announces New Website Launch”
“#HuntFishTravel 116 – Alligator Hunting in Alabama with Andy Gagliano of the Turkey Hunter Podcast – Part 2”
“#HuntFishTravel 115 – Shenanigans – Carrie’s Burning Down Tents, Rachel’s Chumming for Salmon and Andy’s talking DIY Turkey Hunting Ebooks!”
Andy Gagliano of the Turkey Hunter Podcast joins Rachel and Carrie and hilarity ensues…
Continue reading “#HuntFishTravel 115 – Shenanigans – Carrie’s Burning Down Tents, Rachel’s Chumming for Salmon and Andy’s talking DIY Turkey Hunting Ebooks!”
I was honored to take home two awards at this year’s Annual AGLOW conference.
Best of Photography / Hunting
1st Place – Carrie Zylka (WI): DIY Solo South Dakota Mule Deer Hunt
Best of Radio / Fishing
2nd Place – Carrie Zylka (WI): Fishing for Salmon on Kodiak Island
“Hunting Tip 002 – Don’t Poke Dead Things
This week’s hunting tip should be a no brainer – but listen in anyway. I’ll tell you why you shouldn’t poke dead things and what kind of photo I’ll accept for the giveaway.
Continue reading “#HuntFishTravel Podcast Hunting Tip 002 – Don’t Poke Dead Things”
“Hunting Tip 001 – Homemade Cover Scent” How to create cover scent from scratch and stay tuned for an upcoming giveaway announcement! Continue reading “#HuntFishTravel Podcast Hunting Tip 001 – Homemade Cover Scent”
“#HuntFishTravel 114 – How to Call in a Moose”
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In this episode we’ll get step by step instruction from Alex Gouthro – creator of the Moose Madness instructional DVD, on how to call in a moose using nothing but our sinus cavity. And yes – you are totally allowed to laugh at me.
Continue reading “#HuntFishTravel 114 – How to Call in a Moose”
“#HuntFishTravel 113 – Hunting Illinois with Take Aim Outdoors”
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Brandon Hammonds of the Take Aim Outdoors Podcast joins me to talk about hunting Illinois.
Continue reading “#HuntFishTravel 113 – Hunting Illinois with Take Aim Outdoors”
“#HuntFishTravel 112 – Trail Cameras 101”.
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Who doesn’t love trail cameras? But using them successfully can be a challenge. Carrie is chatting with Boyd Barnett and he’s going to run the gamut when it comes to how to set up, where to set up and how to not get your trail camera stolen. Continue reading “#HuntFishTravel 112 – Trail Cameras 101”
It occurred to me the other day that I haven’t written a Sunday Morning Musings in 6 months. I seem to be doing that a lot lately, these 6 month stretches…
2015 has been an incredible ride so far and it’s only ½ over. Continue reading “SMM – Where Did the First Half of 2015 Go??”
#SharkWeek Special Episode – Shark Fishing in Massachusetts (where Jaws was filmed!!) with Captain Greg Sears of Mass Bay Charters.
#HuntFishTravel 108 – Hunting Antelope in Africa
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Willem Frost of Matlabas Game Hunters and I have a serious discussion on Antelope biology, and why they are different than Pronghorn.
We talk about poaching and why anti-hunting groups actually promote poaching without realizing it.
10 Tips for choosing an African Outfitter and some in depth hunting tactics for hunting antelope.
Continue reading “#HuntFishTravel 108 – Hunting Antelope in Africa”
Carrie and Rachel chat about the wicked weather the Midwest has been getting and then Carrie talks about her experience at White Birch Village Resort in Boulder Junction, Wisconsin for a writer’s weekend in the beginning of June.
Continue reading “#HuntFishTravel 107 – Fishing in Boulder Junction, Wisconsin”
“#HuntFishTravel 105 – Elk Hunting and Mule Deer Hunting in Arizona”
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This week’s guests are Cory Glauner and David Pereda of Outdoors International and GotHunts. We’re talking about Elk Hunting and Mule Deer Hunting in Arizona.
Why Arizona is the cream if the crop when it comes to quality game, what draw units are the best and what you can expect while hunting in the state. Continue reading “#HuntFishTravel 105 – Elk Hunting and Mule Deer Hunting in Arizona”
“#HuntFishTravel 104 – Fishing & Vacationing in Belize”
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In this episode we’ll be talking about the Fly Fishing Grand Slam and all sorts of fun stuff to do in Belize, like go fishing for big fish!
Continue reading “#HuntFishTravel 104 – Fishing & Vacationing in Belize”
“#HuntFishTravel 99 – Archery Organizations Explained with Jahna Jurenka”
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World Champion archer Jahna Jurenka stops by to help explain the differences between ASA, FITA, IBO, NFAA & USAA, what it takes to shoot in each and things you may want to consider if contemplating shooting professionally.
And then she answers some listener questions regarding travel expenses, practice, her set up and favorite memories.
Continue reading “#HuntFishTravel 99 – Archery Organizations Explained with Jahna Jurenka”
We’re chatting about bird dog breeds, upland bird stamps, training tips and fun stories with Brian Koch of Ultimate Upland.
Continue reading “#HuntFishTravel 098 – Bird Dogs with Ultimate Upland”
Are you interested in crossbows? Not sure where to start when it comes to purchasing one? Wondering which ones are the safest or why getting a crossbow for your family may be a better choice for your family rather than a compound or traditional bow? Continue reading “#HuntFishTravel 053 -The Phases of the Whitetail Rut”
Rut phases explained in depth with Kip Adams QDMA Big Game Biologist. Continue reading “#HuntFishTravel 053 -The Phases of the Whitetail Rut”
Wide Open Spaces gives us 30 reasons why the general public wishes they could attend SHOT Show.
By: Samantha Lile January 25, 2015
The SHOT Show is the greatest display of firearms, hunting gear and military equipment the world has to offer, and the general public isn’t allowed to go.
Almost 64,000 shooting,hunting and outdoor trade affiliates attended the 2015 Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trade Show (SHOT Show) Jan. 20-23 at Las Vegas’ Sands Expo Center, where they bought and sold plenty of firearms, ammunition, outdoors and even law enforcement, tactical and military equipment from more than 1,600 companies representing 150 countries.
The SHOT show isn’t open to the public, but there’s at least 30 reasons we wish it was:
Carrie and Rachel chat it up about last season and ATA. And then we hear three different hunting success stories from all over the country. Continue reading “#HuntFishTravel 90 – ATA2015, 2014 Deer Season Wrap Up, 2014 Deer & Elk Success Stories”
The ice may be forming, but that doesn’t mean fishing season is over. Winter brings new opportunities to fishing-lovers who have never tried ice fishing before. This traditional pastime has its own set of rules and distinct culture, and will give anglers a new thrill at the experience of catching a fish through the ice. Continue reading “A Guide to Ice Fishing”
