Preying Man Podcast

This NEW Series takes a look back at some of the most ICONIC products and innovations the outdoor landscape has seen.  From the classic Winchester 30-30, to OnX mapping software and everything in-between.  We'll explore what life was like before these products were introduced, dig into the creation and finally discuss how things changed after.

Today we look back at the 2007 Bowtech Guardian.  This extremely radical bow changed the way the market categorized "Innovation".  From cam to cam, this bow was WILD!

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On this episode we sit down with Scott & Tiffany Haugen, both teachers who have dedicated themselves to educating others about the outdoors for 20+ years.  Scott has hosted an appeared on a plethora of outdoor TV shows including The Hunt (available on Amazon Prime Video), penned thousands of articles & many books and provides hunting and fishing trip booking services around the globe.  Tiffany is a renowned wild game chef and food author who has written numerous cookbooks and an abundance of columns for Cabelas and major magazine publications, and is an accomplished video producer.  If you attend sportsman shows you've probably seen Scott & Tiffany as they also appear in many seminars and other speaking events around the Pacific Northwest and beyond.  Thanks for listening! http://www.tiffanyhaugen.com/ https://www.scotthaugen.com/

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! http://theKrave.nethttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6S5HH5Eq1cm1kUbqV5Si2Q

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! http://RavinCrossbows.com | Facebook & Instagram: @ravincrossbows 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

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. http://elevationfitnesstraining.com | Instagram & Facebook: @elevationfitnesstraining 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

On this episode we are joined by Courtney LeVesque and Steven Dahn, owners of Elevation Fitness Training and Bowtech Embassadors. On part one we get an introduction to Courtney and Steven, hear about their family values and their business, talk about nutritional awareness and dedication to fitness and how to apply that to the outdoors. We also discuss motivation and coach/client relationships and the lifelong passion for hunting both Steven and Courtney share. http://elevationfitnesstraining.com | Instagram & Facebook: @elevationfitnesstraining 00:01:46 - Host Introductions  00:07:13 - Introduction Courtney & Steven  00:11:35 - About Elevation Fitness Training & Family Values  00:21:55 - Nutritional Awareness  00:27:49 - Dedication to Fitness and Applying it to the Outdoors  00:39:00 - Motivation and Coach/Client Relationships  00:43:34 - Courtney and Steven's Passion for Hunting

On this episode we're joined by Chris Jackson of Solvid Systems and we get the rundown on their universal Film It Yourself (FIY) Head Cam Mount system and how Chris and his brother, Shawn, go about self filming all the awesome hunting videos found on their YouTube channel and featured on the current season of Bone Shack Outdoors on the Pursuit Channel.  Chris also shares some hunting stories, recommendations on what cameras to run, and tips and tricks on how to successfully self film your hunting and fishing adventures in the outdoors.  If you're able check out the video version of this episode to get a closer look at the product. http://solvidsystems.com  | https://www.youtube.com/user/SolvidSystems | Instagram: @solvid_fiy | Facebook: @SolvidSystems00:02:05 - Greetings  00:08:22 - Introduction to Solvid Systems  00:14:11 - Would You Rather?  00:21:12 - Show and tell - Head Cam Mount system  00:31:51 - Advantages of the Solvid system over other (action cam) systems  00:39:11 - Chris' best and worst of self filming  00:44:38 - Tips and tricks on self filming  00:47:06 - Camera feature and model recommendations  00:51:53 - Hunting wolves and big game in Idaho & coyote hunting  00:59:57 - Dealing with haters/antis when posting hunting videos  01:03:06 - Favorite animal to hunt and film  01:09:22 - Filming blooper stories  01:16:20 - Where can people get a Solvid system?  01:20:06 - What we learned

On this episode we're joined by Pedro Jimenez, archery manager at Kennewick Ranch & Home in Kennewick, WA and we chat about a fun weekend of hanging out and fishing day and night. Topics include the prospects of walleye fishing in the Pacific Northwest, bowfishing for carp, Pedro's first archery buck and modeling for John Mayer. 00:00:00 - Disclaimer  00:02:05 - Introductions  00:10:00 - Who is Pedro?  00:16:35 - Would You Rather  00:22:00 - Frustrations of a bow technician  00:25:50 - Fishing the big river for walleye  00:31:55 - Size restrictions and bag limits for walleye management  00:35:22 - Where walleye stands as table fare  00:43:50 - Rockin' out on the carp boat  00:51:10 - Pedro's first archery buck  01:04:01 - John's bad trip  01:05:30 - Do you stay on the trail of a non-lethally injured deer or leave it to pursue another deer?  01:13:00 - What we learned

On this second of a two-part, special episode we talk fishing. We've assembled a list of 16 species and/or methods of take and matched them up in head-to-head competition. Join us as we vote for winners and fill out the bracket to determine what comes out on top of this fishing battle royal. Check out our website at theKrave.net to see the video version.  If you like what you hear please give us a review.  Thanks for listening! 00:00:00 – Hunting bracket review  00:00:42 – Fishing bracket Round 1  00:30:18 – Fishing bracket Elite Eight & Final Four (slightly out of order)  00:45:55 – Fishing bracket Championship  00:50:03 – Would You Rather (WYR) only be able to hunt for the rest of your life, or only fish for the rest of your life?  00:55:46 – Recap