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Episodes
Sunday Feb 25, 2018
Ep18 - Spingtime Funkadelic
Sunday Feb 25, 2018
Sunday Feb 25, 2018
On this episode we chat about the funk, the times when things are slow or don't go your way afield, and how to get through it. We also talk about some springtime activities to break the cabin fever of winter including walleye fishing and turkey hunting. Also discussed is this episode's Would You Rather: Doing everything with your off-hand, WYR throw out the first pitch at a World Series baseball game or teach a hunting & fishing academy to paying clients including range time demonstrating shooting/casting techniques? Thanks for listening!
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Wednesday Dec 27, 2017
Ep17 - Crime in the Outdoors
Wednesday Dec 27, 2017
Wednesday Dec 27, 2017
On this episode we dig up some stories about numbskulls doing idiotic things and try to find some humor in the examples of so-called "hunters" and "fishermen" giving a black eye to true Outdoorsmen. Thanks for listening!
Sunday Dec 10, 2017
Ep16 - Archery Mule Deer Late Season Hunting
Sunday Dec 10, 2017
Sunday Dec 10, 2017
On this episode we chat while afield, and recap after, doing some late season archery hunting for mule deer in the high desert of Eastern Oregon in mid November. Join us as we talk about the different terrain compared to our typical woodland hunts, how we approached packing and the gear we ran for open country hunting, and the many things we learned chasing big bucks during the rut and winter migration. Also discussed is limited entry hunt strategies and hunting with a 6 month old baby. Thanks for listening and please leave a review!
Friday Oct 20, 2017
Ep15 - Elk Season Retrospection
Friday Oct 20, 2017
Friday Oct 20, 2017
On this episode we each look back at our experiences from the 2017 archery elk season and what we took away from it (besides meat for the freezer for one). Join us as we discuss the best and worst of the tactics and gear deployed and some new lessons learned, plus one amusing poop story. Thanks for listening.
Tuesday Sep 05, 2017
Ep14 - Fly Fishing Business with Watershed Fly Shop's Troy Haselip
Tuesday Sep 05, 2017
Tuesday Sep 05, 2017
Join us as we discover what it's like to own and operate a fly fishing shop in the Pacific Northwest. We sit down with Troy Haselip, owner of Watershed Fly Shop in Corvallis Oregon (541-207-3790), and dive into the decision to open a brick and mortar fishing business. Topics included: What's more important, fly location or presentation; reasons to buy local; passion that fuels a business and much more.
Thursday Aug 17, 2017
Ep13 - Ravin Crossbows
Thursday Aug 17, 2017
Thursday Aug 17, 2017
Go to http://theKrave.net to watch the video version... On this episode of The KRAVE we visit with Ravin Crossbow's Adam Ganske at their headquarters in Superior, Wisconsin and get the full run down on the baddest new crossbows on the market. Join us as we learn about the safety and technological features of the R9 and R15 crossbows and see first hand how and why they are so deadly accurate. We also get the meaning behind one of the coolest brand names in the outdoor industry. When you're afield with one of these it's definitely "Time to Prey". Even if you’re not a crossbow hunter, it’s impossible to ignore the Ravin. Thanks for listening!
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02:03 - Guest intro (and the bathroom needs attention)
04:15 - What the heck is Ravin? The new kid on the block
08:00 - Issues with most crossbows and how Ravin addresses them
10:46 - Helicoil explained. Take the spiral staircase to success
13:00 - Trac-Trigger system explained. Ravin does everything possible to help you keep your digits
16:17 - PowerStroke explained. Ravin does more with less
19:15 - No Rail? No problem. Ravin’s Frictionless Flight System improves accuracy, extends string and serving life all while looking good
22:42 - The most overlooked part on the Ravin? The trigger. It’s perfect, so don’t touch it. We also discuss arrow weight, kinetic energy and momentum still carried at 100 yards
26:45 - The Ravin arrow and nock. When the hell will lighted nocks be available?
33:43 - R9 and R15 don't really mean anything. RAVIN on the other hand has an awesome meaning. Cool enough to get it tattooed on your body?
35:06 - Accessories and what you get in your new bundle of joy
39:45 - Pressing and general maintenance of your crossbow. Things to definitely NOT do
42:07 - Every company has hurdles
44:17 - Versa-Draw cocking and de-cocking demonstration
49:25 - Where to find and follow Ravin
Friday Jul 28, 2017
Friday Jul 28, 2017
Enjoy part 2 of the Brett and Laura Gesh interview. Here we dive into the reality of hunting with that special someone. TV presents a pretty picture of hunting with your best friend, but we peel back the layers of hunting the backcountry for days on end with someone. Topics discussed: things that get really annoying, stealing the other person’s food, sleeping in, who shoots first, motivating each other, being an asshole, vacation usage and much more. Tips, tactics and things to avoid when heading out to the bush are discussed.
Friday Jul 21, 2017
Friday Jul 21, 2017
Join the Krave team as we converse with seasoned Alaska and Pacific Northwest Guide Brett Gesh and his lovely wife Laura Gesh. In this episode, we find out what it takes to be get started, gain (and keep) clientele, what to expect on and off the water and more importantly, how to stay married! Sit back and enjoy as we hear remarkable stories from Brett and Laura ranging from strange requests on the guide boat to converting a liberal, hippie, vegetarian into a bowhunting carnivore! This is a two-part episode.
0:00 – Intros. Someone dedicates an odd thing to science. Competitive eating reveal.
5:19 – Brett and Laura intro themselves. Hippie, liberal, vegetarians and super rich outdoor guides.
11:52 – Becoming a guide. The good the bad, the ugly. Bribing your teachers to get out of class. The allure of the Kenai River in Alaska.
19:44 – Culture of the guides. Money management and fist fights.
28:52 - Athletes wanted. Confidence in your skills. Let’s face it…it’s being cocky.
36:10 – Side drifting explained. People that know more than the guide (They think). Yelling at clients.
44:38 – The wife of a guide. Better not wait up…
46:26 – Advice to youngsters that are thinking about guiding.
51:00 - Brett just wants to roast a S’more.
54:33 – The clients have changed, but the prices haven’t.
101:11 – The etiquette of being a guide.
104:25 – Weirdest thing experienced while guiding Sex and Grizzly Bears.
108:27 – WYR -
Friday Jul 07, 2017
Ep11 - Muckdogs Deer Recovery Service
Friday Jul 07, 2017
Friday Jul 07, 2017
On this episode we sit down with a true conservationist hero. Dean Muthig of MuckDog’s Deer Recovery Service discusses the business of tracking and finding deer for hunters in need. We dive into what deer season is like in Wisconsin for a deer tracker and his dogs. Further topics include dog breeds, good and bad shot placement, hunters' egos, poor decision making, legalities of tracking and much more. Sit back and enjoy this truly educational and fun conversation with one of the premier trackers in the Midwest.
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00:00 – Intros: Bowhunting leads to tracking dogs, tracking dogs gets you out of bowhunting
05:00 – Where does the name “Muckdogs” come from?
08:50 – Getting into tracking dogs and “Earn a Buck” explained
12:48 – Deano explains his crew. Bavarian Mountain Scent Hound. Like a big Weiner Dog
15:20 – Trust the dog…always. They’re better than you
21:20 – Not every dog is created equal
25:15 – They’re not cold, just excited
25:50 – A stroll through a typical call out
29:53 – variables. They’re all around you
33:19 – “Um, that’s not my deer” Also, How Dean got his first dog
37:05 – Legalities of tracking
43:39 – Frienemies: The Dog Tracking community explained. Also, Dean is a nonprofit type of tracker
49:15 – Story time with Uncle Dean. Dogs are not robots (in case you were wondering)
52:00 – Gun hunters vs bow hunters. We all suck
54:53 – What’s the biggest reason Dean gets called? Bad shots and broadheads discussed. Trust your gut
01:05:00 Men’s ego issue and the perfect shot
1:14:00 – Funny / Odd track jobs
1:23:30 – Predator issues while trackin’
1:28:40 – find a tracker near you
Saturday Jun 17, 2017
Ep10 part2 - Elevation Fitness Training's Courtney LeVesque & Steven Dahn
Saturday Jun 17, 2017
Saturday Jun 17, 2017
On this episode we are joined by Courtney LeVesque and Steven Dahn, owners of Elevation Fitness Training and Bowtech Embassadors. On part two we get the scoop on how fitness applies to the outdoors and the one workout every hunter should do.
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00:00:00 - The one workout everyone should do
00:03:12 - Does being in good shape make you a better hunter?
00:17:19 - Growth and image of women in archery and hunting
00:28:52 - Training for GO not show
00:38:02 - Would You Rather?
00:43:07 - Bowtech Ambassadors
00:46:36 - Contact info for Courtney & Steven and Elevation Fitness Training
00:49:56 - Are hunters athletes?
00:55:46 - What we learned