Speak The Language

"How do I get in to the hunting industry?" is probably the most commonly asked question that we get. Ben Brettingen, Executive Producer and Head of Marketing for Primos Hunting, and myself dive into each of our individual stories of how we got started in the industry. We go at this topic in full detail covering, filming, photography, how to get your name out there, who to reach out to, internship opportunities to look into, etc. If you are wanting to get in to the industry, This podcast could very helpful to you.

Jordan and I sit discuss the difference seen between deer and rutting activity between Cottonmouth and Togo Island over the past two weeks. We dissect different hunts, talk about why we haven't been seeing many deer in the food plots, the difference between a young buck tending a doe vs an old buck. Most interestingly, we talk about the ever developing effects from the flood, including one effect that might actually be a positive. Check it out! 

We battled tornadoes and hail storms just to get this podcast episode out for ya'll, but that's just because we think it's worth it! Here at Cottonmouth and Togo Island, it is rut time for the deer! Brad and I discuss the struggles we've faced due to last years record flood. We also talk about some of things we did to finally find some success, as well as tactics we employ for killing bucks during the rut. 

TJ Mallette is the founder and owner of Black Duck Waterfowl in Saskatchewan, CA and Stuttgart, AR. He is also one of the most waterfowl crazed individuals I have ever had the pleasure of meeting. So naturally, he was the perfect person to have come in and talk ducks with. We talk guiding, outfitting, the differences between hunting ducks in Canada vs. the Southeast, and several tips that could help you be more successful. 

I strongly believe upland hunting doesn't get the shine that it deserves. Although I'm still very new to it, I have fallen in love with it quickly. In this episode we dissect a recent pheasant and quail hunt we went in on Northern Kansas. We talk about what worked, how poor of a shot I can be sometimes, how much joy it adds to the experience to have your dog out there hunting with you, and how it was truly one of the most fun hunting experiences I have ever had. We also give some advice on how someone who is interested in the craft could get started in chasing upland birds. Give this episode a listen. I promise you won't regret it. 

There still seems to be a fair amount of hunters that think pursuing a top-pin archery shot at a big buck out of a ground blind is a hopeless venture. We are here to change that mind-set. After several years of experience, and several instances of having success with archery gear out of ground blinds, we want to tell you everything we do to help us be successful. 

Every deer hunter has that one buck they’re after. The number one hit-lister that consumes your thoughts day after day. This week we’ll be diving into what it takes to kill that deer. Catching a mature buck slipping is no easy task, but over the years we’ve learned several tips and tricks that can help you become more successful, and give you a better chance of getting that hit list buck in range.

Managing deer is always a hot topic. We love bringing in different experts from that field to hear their different opinions on what works. Jimmy Riley has been running Giles Island for 24 years, and is no stranger to big deer. Jordan and I picked his brain on the different things and practices he put into place that has helped make Giles Island such a hot bed for truly big white tails.

Fewer things are more exciting to a deer hunter than calling a buck into range. In this episode, we pick Will's brain on everything we can think about when it comes to successfully calling deer in. Different types of calls, using calls together in a sequence, rattling, timing, stand setups for calling. We cover all of it. This podcast episode is built for any and every whitetail hunter that has any interest in calling. Wilbur is a wealth of knowledge on the subject and he never hesitates to give us the good stuff. Check it out!

Questions about managing tracts of land for whitetail hunting is always at the forefront of requests for show topics. This week we pick Brad's brain on things that he likes to do to improve properties to better hold and hunt deer all throughout the season. We cover everything from food sources, to cover, to specifics on entry and exit. We do our best to cover all of it! 

Brad has been a member of the Primos team since the early days, and is easily one of the most respected and recognized faces throughout the hunting industry. So it only made sense to us that we sit down with Brad and get him to tell his story, and we were not disappointed. From first bow hunting experiences, meeting Will Primos in an archery shop, hunting rats in his attic, to finally landing a job on the Primos video team, this is an episode that is definitely worth a listen! 

We love the opportunity to bring people on this show that come from all different walks of life. It gives us the chance to get different perspectives and better understandings. Our good friend, Hunter Renfroe, has been playing baseball for the San Diego Padres since 2013, and can tell us from first hand experience what it's like to put the extreme work schedule of an MLB outfielder against a strong love for hunting and time in the outdoors. As always, there are several good stories and laughs along the way. 

One of the most common requests we get is to cover successfully managing/hunting deer on small tracts of land. Lake and our good friend, Keith Polk dive into this subject head on and discuss first hand experiences, as well as practical and easily applicable things to do to give you a better chance at success when hunting these areas. 

So much of how we hunt deer revolves around what they eat. I can speak for the whole Primos team in saying that food plots have drastically changed how we hunt at Cottonmouth, as well as our success rate. This week, Jordan and I go over in great detail, our step-by-step process of planting. We cover everything from, equipment used, spraying, bush-hogging, discing, planting, and fertilizing. There's no stone left unturned, nor seed left unplanted. Enjoy! 

This is the most live update podcast episode we have ever done. With one day of elk hunting left for Team Primos, myself and Troy sit down to go over everything that has happened so far during this elk season. We have had plenty of highs as well as plenty of lows, and thankfully walked away with a lot of new things learned. So dive into this conversation with us and learn and laugh as you hear the emotional roller coaster that is bow hunting elk.

We've all heard Will's side of the story of how Primos Hunting got started. Jimmy's side of the story however, has been virtually left untold. Today, we mean to change that. We sat down with Jimmy to get all the details of how Primos Hunting grew into what it is today. From the early days of building calls in a garage, to his first experience hunting with a video camera, this is an episode you don't want to miss. 

This week on the Podcast we are Joined by Kevan Smith, a passionate outdoorsman and just also happens to play Major League baseball as a catcher for the Angels. I always love to have people from different walks of life on this podcast and hear their story, hear how they got to where they are now and what keeps them motivated. Kevan is great guy that truly loves hunt, and any person like that always makes for a good conversation. We talk bow hunting, the crazy schedule of major league baseball player, wild game cooking, public land hunting, and much more!   

Janis Putelis from the popular series, MeatEater, is no stranger to elk hunting. A number of years spent in elk country during the rut, and his vast experiences on hunting them in different places has given him great incite on how to tackle any hunting scenario from start to finish. Join us this week as we discuss grizzly attacks, old hunting stories, scouting methods, magic elk circles, and working up a sweat from calling elk. This an episode you don't want to miss. 

This week we’ll be talking elk with our friend Jay Scott. Jay has been chasing elk in some of the  best areas in the country for over 20 years, making him a wealth of knowledge for all things related to elk hunting. We’ll discuss some of his favorite scouting, hunting, and calling techniques that can help anyone have a better chance at success this upcoming season. We'll also hear some fun stories from the past, as well some of the plans for this upcoming September!  

This episode is built for the new elk hunter. For the hunter who is heading out west in September for the first time, the hunter who has gone a few seasons but never gotten the chance to kill one, and even for the hunter has killed an elk or two but is still learning. Get the perspective from two guys who are in the same position as you, but have gotten the opportunity to watch and learn from some of the best elk hunters out there. We go over everything from the gear we take, to our bow set ups, and even the thoughts that go through your head when that big bull is coming into bow range. This episode is full of good information from beginning to finish, and can make you more successful this upcoming elk season.