The Element Podcast | Public Land, Hunting Tactics, Whitetail Deer, Politics, Wildlife, Travel, Conservation, and more.

Two new pieces of legislation affecting whitetail deer have recently been introduced in Texas and today we bring on NDA CEO and president Nick Pinizzotto to discuss why these bills are "A Bad I-Deer"!   To quickly hear what Nick has to say, FF to 27:00 minutes.   Links: www.nationaldeeralliance.com www.whitetailsunlimited.com www.qdma.com   New Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=20jfCetuX2E   Social: FB: https://www.facebook.com/deeralliance/ Insta: @deeralliance   Music by:  Tyler and the Tribe https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XduxCQJFfEU  

It's been awhile since it was just the two of us talking so today, we chat western tag strategies and building brownie points with your significant other.  Also on the agenda, we give a recap of our recent Turkey hunting trip and approach something we have never really discussed on the podcast... the stories of our kills and close calls from last deer season!  Links:   Tyler's 2016 Doe Harvest vid: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=20jfCetuX2E&t=13s   "Lickey" pic and blog: https://www.facebook.com/theelementwithtylerjones/photos/a.1620130998312022.1073741828.1397947087197082/1832574677067652/?type=3&theater&notif_t=like&notif_id=1492714465441738   Music by Tyler and the Tribe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XduxCQJFfEU    

Today, we speak with Turkey and Deer killer Donnie Wilson.  Donnie is a Sitka Gear Ambassador and an Ohio deer expert!  Listen in to hear how Donnie has harvested TWO bucks scoring 204 4/8"!!

This week we discuss tactics and gear use for public land deer with Hawk Hunting's Cliff Enzor.  We hit on talking points such as innovation in the hunting industry, utilization of product, and gather tips from Cliff as he tells us how he killed two public land bucks this season past in a state that sits right behind Texas in hunter numbers.   To skip to the conversation with Cliff, FF to 22:30. Links: www.hawkhunting.com Moblie Tripod: https://www.hawkhunting.com/collections/huntpod-portable-stands/products/transformer-huntpod-stand To see sparring bucks (PLC): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2swSgBcswxA Music by Tyler and the Tribe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jamNQOuLFvM      

Today we gear up for a trip to try our hand at public land turkeys here in Texas.  We have the privelage of spending time with Pete Muller, public relations manager for the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF).  We get tips on finishing birds, insight on the state of turkeys and hunters, habitat convo, and as always a few good stories!     Links: Videos: "Black in White" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IpmJSolhOkY NWTF/Turkey Recipes: https://www.nwtf.org/hunt/article/wild-turkey-schnitzel https://www.nwtf.org/resource-library/detail/save-the-habitat-hunt-video Music by Tyler and the Tribe:  Uncivil Honkytonk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jamNQOuLFvM

Today on the show, we discuss big woods hunting scenarios with Erik Barber of Midwest Whitetail.  The Wisconisn native talks techniques that have helped him havest big whitetail deer from his home state and how he learned a tough lesson this year in Iowa.  As Texas natives, we relate his findings to ours here in the south and compare how certain situations might work out similarly.  We spend time on forage, cover, bedding, terrain, tendencies, water, and even make a bit of time to talk about our most recent trail camera pull and a buck named Teenager. To skip the small talk FF to 7:05. Links: Videos discussed with Erik: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M5pstspOmA0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJHYKpwShGs Iowa Recap Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQ9y6LRlEc0&t=16s Pic of Teenager:  https://www.facebook.com/theelementwithtylerjones/photos/a.1620130998312022.1073741828.1397947087197082/1810159095975877/?type=3&theater Blog post: https://www.facebook.com/theelementwithtylerjones/photos/a.1620130998312022.1073741828.1397947087197082/1804540816537705/?type=3&theater Music by Tyler and the Tribe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jamNQOuLFvM&list=PL3s7BkTT5wDJchoVebzGRT6dviWk6ufR6  

Well, technology doesn't always work like we would like it to.  So today, instead of the guest we had planned to speak with, it is just K.C. and I reviewing a recent camera pull from TR.  Spoiler alert!! Teenager makes several appearances and he's bigger than we originally thought!  Kick back with us as we enjoy dinner, deer pictures, and each other's company in the RV living room.   Links: Music by Tyler and the Tribe: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/born/id716886570  

Today its just K.C. and myself discussing the overload of details from our recent shed and scout trip to Iowa.  We're all over the place today just like the deer sign we saw.  Kick back and relax as we just do a bit of reminiscing and dreaming about what the future holds for us in the heart of the heartland.   Links: Iowa Recap Vid:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQ9y6LRlEc0 Midwest Whitetail Vids with Zach and Erik: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6128lLMciiw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M5pstspOmA0 Live Videos: https://www.facebook.com/pg/theelementwithtylerjones/videos/?ref=page_internal Pics from the trip: https://www.instagram.com/theelementpodcast/ Music by Tyler and the Tribe: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/born/id716886570   

In episode 7, trail camera pro Gil Lackey gives great tips, insider information, and philosophy on the fast moving (and often deceitful) trail camera industry.  Gil sells high quality trail cam photos, is a freelance writer, and president of his local Trout Unlimited branch.  We discuss game camera technology, whitetail tactics, theivery and end with a bit of trash fish talk and a humorous jab or two aimed at me.  Listen hard and absorb this good stuff! Fast forward to 15:47 to skip the small talk at the beginning.   Links: Videos: Sheds & Beds https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uuuep53rMmY   DIY HD Trailcam: http://www.trailcamkits.com http://www.pixcontroller.com/Tutorials/HowToBuildDigitalEye.pdf http://www.jtswildlifecameras.com/   Gil's FB: https://www.facebook.com/gil.lackey   Python Cable: https://www.amazon.com/Master-Lock-8418KADCAM-TMB-Adjustable-Locking/dp/B000LZRKFC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1488493912&sr=8-1&keywords=Trail+camera+python+cable

 In this episode, we recount the our recent scouting stints. Discussion includes: Patterning deer on public land, buck bedding, how and where whitetails shed their antlers, and even a little fly fishing for bass!  Trail cameras and wildlife forage are also hot topics in this episode.  Check out the links below to see the sheds we found! To get to the hunting tactics and skip the small talk, fast forward to 8:55. Video Links:  https://youtu.be/uuuep53rMmY https://youtu.be/_eAqvp3FmkY  Browse Chart Link: http://txmn.org/glc/files/2010/04/BrowsePlants_2.pdf Conservation Links: www.trcp.org www.backcountryhunters.org 

Today, we talk whitetails, camera tips, and new products with Sam Hogan of Fourth Arrow Camera Arms. Sam talks about his past season successes, gear, family, business and their innovative camera arm system.  Listen and learn as Tyler and Sam do their best to reveal what has worked for them in the past. Check out the links to find more information about Fourth Arrow and to see video of the Sam's biggest buck to date! To jump right to Sam's inteview, fast forward to 17:21.   Links: www.fourtharrow.com   Sam Hogan:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ENBsIqJeNC0&t=2s   Contact your representatives and say "no" to H.R. 622: http://www.house.gov/representatives/find/ https://www.senate.gov/senators/contact/   Music: Stupid Crazy - Tyler and the Tribe (www.tylerandthetribe.com)

Today we absorb the vast knowledge of a lifelong conservation leader.  Whit Fosburgh, President and CEO of the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership helps us understand what we own, what we stand to loose, and how to get involved in leaving a legacy for your family lineage.  Skip forward to 20:05 if you just want to hear from the expert himself.  As we say in Texas, "Come and take it!"   Important links mentioned in this episode: Texas: Sen. John Cornyn (202) 224-2934 Texas: Sen. Ted Cruz (202) 224-5922 http://www.house.gov/representatives/find/ https://www.senate.gov/general/contact_information/senators_cfm.cfm?State=TX http://sportsmensaccess.org/ http://www.trcp.org/ The Element Videos mentioned: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9MfY8ymUwv0&t=35s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6j1PdD1wjkY&t=76s Music: Stupid Crazy - Tyler and the Tribe www.tylerandthetribe.com 

Today we absorb the vast knowledge of a lifelong conservation leader.  Whit Fosburgh, President and CEO of the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership helps us understand what we own, what we stand to loose, and how to get involved in leaving a legacy for your family lineage.  Skip forward to 20:05 if you just want to hear from the expert himself.  As we say in Texas, "Come and take it!"   Important links mentioned in this episode: Texas: Sen. John Cornyn (202) 224-2934 Texas: Sen. Ted Cruz (202) 224-5922 http://www.house.gov/representatives/find/ https://www.senate.gov/general/contact_information/senators_cfm.cfm?State=TX http://sportsmensaccess.org/ http://www.trcp.org/ The Element Videos mentioned: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9MfY8ymUwv0&t=35s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6j1PdD1wjkY&t=76s Music: Stupid Crazy - Tyler and the Tribe www.tylerandthetribe.com 

Learn how post-season scouting can leave you up a creek!  We discuss big property management, how hunting new terrain can make you a better hunter, and alternative access methods for scouting and hunting big and wise whitetails!     Dead-head pic from scouting outing:  https://www.facebook.com/theelementwithtylerjones/photos/a.1620130998312022.1073741828.1397947087197082/1780330202292100/?type=3&theater   TPWD rut activity chart:  http://tpwd.texas.gov/huntwild/hunt/planning/rut_whitetailed_deer/table/    

Learn how post-season scouting can leave you up a creek!  We discuss big property management, how hunting new terrain can make you a better hunter, and alternative access methods for scouting and hunting big and wise whitetails!     Dead-head pic from scouting outing:  https://www.facebook.com/theelementwithtylerjones/photos/a.1620130998312022.1073741828.1397947087197082/1780330202292100/?type=3&theater   TPWD rut activity chart:  http://tpwd.texas.gov/huntwild/hunt/planning/rut_whitetailed_deer/table/