The Blacktail Coach Podcast
We're here to share tips, strategies, and stories of hunting the Pacific Northwest. Whether you're a seasoned hunter or just getting started, we'll help you turn preparation into achievement and passion into results. So gear up and get ready, because SUCCESS IS NO ACCIDENT!
Episodes
The legends of blacktail hunting have left an indelible mark on how we pursue these elusive deer, yet many hunters remain unfamiliar with the masters who developed the techniques we use today. From deep in the high Cascades to the dense coastal forests, these pioneering hunters have unlocked secrets that transformed blacktail success rates for those willing to learn.
Steve Isdahl's relentless 365-day app...
Discovering why seemingly perfect deer habitat sometimes holds no deer is the mystery every serious blacktail hunter eventually confronts. This episode dives deep into the subtle factors that make or break prime buck territory beyond the obvious "thick cover" most hunters seek.
Dave and Aaron explore how darkness might be even more important than thickness alone, with bucks gravitating to areas so d...
Unlock the secret advantage that consistently successful hunters rarely talk about – the strategic use of data. Aaron and Dave pull back the curtain on how scientific information, personal observations, and community knowledge can transform your hunting success while most hunters leave these resources completely untapped.
The conversation reveals how state wildlife biologists are an underutilized gold mine of...
Trophy hunting takes on new meaning when you understand the distinct difference between your personal definition of a trophy and what actually qualifies for record books. This fascinating exploration of blacktail deer hunting breaks down how hunters often misidentify so-called "mature" bucks, revealing the dramatic body size differences between a 3½-year-old and a truly mature 4½-year-old blacktail.
Have you ever wondered what separates consistently successful hunters from those who struggle to fill tags year after year? In this illuminating episode, Aaron and Dave dive into the mindset and systematic approach needed to grow as a hunter throughout your lifetime.
The conversation centers around the transformative power of structured goal-setting using the SMART methodology (Specific, Measurable, Achievabl...
The whitetail deer gets all the glory across most of America, but here in the Pacific Northwest, we're blessed with the chance to pursue a truly special animal - the blacktail deer. Limited to just three states and dwelling in some of the most challenging rainforest terrain imaginable, these beautiful bucks deserve their time in the spotlight.
After wrapping up our final boot camp of the season, we'...
Every hunter faces unseen adversaries more challenging than elusive game—our own mental and physical limitations. What keeps many would-be hunters from success isn't lack of skill but fear of the dark, anxiety about wildlife encounters, or the physical constraints we all eventually face.
The darkness of the woods triggers primal fears. "It's either pitch black where you can't see your hand...
Defeating a trophy blacktail's senses requires extraordinary dedication and methodical preparation. In this deep-dive conversation, Aaron and Dave explore the critical components of entering a hunting set without alerting deer through their incredibly sensitive ears, eyes, and nose.
The hosts begin by shattering a common misconception: "You're never as quiet as you think you are." Dave sha...
Washington's new regulations banning deer baiting and restricting scent attractants have dropped like a bombshell on the blacktail hunting community. As hunters scramble to understand what's legal and what isn't, we break down the official language and unpack what these changes mean for your hunting strategy this season.
The science behind these regulations raises significant questions about th...
The transformative power of connecting veterans with the outdoors forms the beating heart of this conversation with Emile "Mo" Moured, founder of Cross the Divide Ministries. After 28 years as a Navy and Marine Corps chaplain, Emil channeled his passion for serving veterans and love for wilderness experiences into creating a ministry that has explosively grown from two states to thirteen in just four years.<...
Thinking about making the leap from rifle hunting to bow hunting? This episode is your essential roadmap to getting started on the right foot. Aaron, traditionally a "gun guy," picks Dave's brain about everything a beginning archer needs to know before heading into the field.
The conversation begins by demystifying bow selection, with Dave explaining that "it's hard to get a bad bow a...
The invisible element that determines hunting success more than any other factor isn't your gear, your shooting skill, or even your stealth – it's your understanding of the wind. Aaron and Dave dive deep into this critical yet often misunderstood topic, breaking down the science and strategy behind hunting the wind effectively.
For hunters transitioning from flat Midwestern terrain to the challengin...
What separates a good hunter from a great one isn't the size of their harvest – it's their commitment to ethical conduct in every aspect of the hunting experience. Aaron and Dave tackle this crucial topic by examining real situations that test hunters' integrity, from respecting private property boundaries to making the hard choice not to take a shot when legal shooting hours have passed.
Throu...
This week we're with RJ Marquart from Quicksilver Kennels in Moses Lake Washington. RJ has been training upland bird dogs for 40+ years and we had a chance to sit down with him at the Puyallup Sportsman Show.
This week we're checking in with Alex, nut not about turkey. This week he shares his success story with the Blacktail Coach system in harvesting his largest buck ever.
We wrap up our Turkey Series with Alex as he walks up through a season going after the Washington Slam
WE start our turkey hunting three part series this week with BTC Pro-Staff, Alex Chaney who has completed the Washington Slam 8 times
Are you ready to start your big buck work? For those in the know, season starts now!
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