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The Huntavore
Welcome to the Huntavore Podcast, where we discuss catching, cutting and cooking wild game. No egos, no status, just the pursuit of organic protein and a love for wild, natural creation.
Episodes
The HuntavoreHuntavore’s Big WHY & Self-Reliance
On this episode of Huntavore, NIck is on a solo ramble on this one. Being the first podcast episode of the year he wanted to get himself right with his…
The HuntavoreStews, Stock, and Squirrels with Jonah Curtis
On this Episode of Huntavore, Nick is joined by homesteading guru, Jonah Curtis. The two chat about the close of whitetail season here in Michigan and how…
The HuntavoreStuffed Pasta and Meat Sauce with Shane Ball
On this Episode of Huntavore, Nick welcomes back Shane Ball; former professional chef, Hunter, and all around stud in making pasta. First on the plate, taking…
The HuntavoreEric Gunn, Way of the Hunt & Roadkill Denial
On this episode of Huntavore, Nick is joined by Eric Gunn; outdoorsman, chef, and creator of @wayofthehunt. Eric loves to use wildgame in his dishes, getting…
The HuntavoreCelebration Meals and Roadkill Responsibilities
On this episode of Huntavore. Nick steps into some deep thoughts. Do Sportsmen have a responsibility to salvage roadkill? He gives some explanation and his own…
The HuntavoreAfter The Shot Thoughts with Paul Rhodes
On this episode of Huntavore, Nick was able to take a healthy sized doe in the early part of October. Now the preparation comes into play. Nick sits down with…
The HuntavoreWeekday Wildgame with Sophie May
On this episode of the Huntavore, Nick calls up Sophie May, author of the website wifeofahunter. Sophie finds herself as the solo cook in her house. While her…
The HuntavoreSteven Athay of Live Wild Eat Wild
On this Episode of Huntavore, Nick is joined by Steven Athay, author of Live Wild Eat Wild. Self proclaimed good cook and terrible hunter, Steven writes about…
The HuntavoreFieldcare and Meat Care with Travis Stockstill
On this episode of Huntavore, Nick calls up Travis Stockstill, member of team USA butchering team and host of The Meat Block Podcast, to talk about field care…
The HuntavoreThe Hunter’s Quest with Hunter McWaters
On this episode of the Huntavore, we talk about adventure, and spiritual reflection while on the hunt. It's hard to separate ourselves from wild creation and…
The HuntavoreMahting Putelis with Hunt to Eat
On this episode of the Huntavore, Mahting Putelis, CEO of Hunt to Eat joins Nick for a chat about a wild foodie’s favorite fashion wear. Hunt to Eat started as…
The HuntavoreHomemade Umami Bomb
On this episode of Huntavore, we take a culinary deep dive on a topic of wanting to get the most flavor bang from their wildgame or anything really can do…
The HuntavorePursuing Panfish with Lee Kleinow
On this episode of Huntavore, Nick is joined by Lee Kleinow, fellow podcast host of Freshwater bite and MI Life Outdoors on Sportsmen’s Nation and avid angler…
The HuntavoreCamp Cook with Cast Iron Steve
On this episode of Huntavore, Cast Iron Steve is back again to chat about heavy metal cookware and specifically camp kitchen setups. We talk about making…
The HuntavoreSummertime Plans
On this episode of Huntavore, Nick goes over some of his summer wildgame plans. Taking on a Middle East style of marinade, yogurt based. Being slightly acidic…
The HuntavoreOkayest Hunter with Greg Tubbs and Eric Clark
Greg Tubbs and Eric Clark are hosts of the Where2Hunt podcast and creators of Okayest Hunter. Okayest Hunter is an online brand that promotes celebrating every…
The HuntavorePeak to Plate with Annie Weisz
This episode of Huntavore highlights Annie Weisz, author of Peak to Plate. Peak to Plate is a website all dedicated to things using wildgame. Annie began her…
The HuntavoreSpring Turkey Talk with Jared and James of Bowga Hunting
Jared Gortsema and James Zandstra are hunting partners and creators of the Bowga Hunting Podcast. The two are native Michiganders who enjoy the thrill of…
The HuntavoreEdible Outdoors Cook with Jason Thornton
Jason Thornton hails for Lafayette, Louisiana. In his own words, the Bayou is a sportsman’s paradise. He chases just about everything down there; deer, hogs…
The HuntavoreWild Game Recipes with Jeff Benda
Jeff Benda loves food. Growing up as a kid on an AirForce Base, he and his parents enjoyed their time at home in the kitchen. Whether it was making their own…
The HuntavorePrimal Highlight: Wild Turkey Breast
Focus today is on the Wild Turkey Breast. Large cut of meat, Thick at one end, that narrows to a point, and hides an inner tenderloin. The whole thing in…
The HuntavoreKevin Vistisen of The Deer Hunter Podcast
Kevin Vistisen hails from the east side of Michigan, near Detroit. Kevin is like a lot of us, He has a passion for deer hunting. He puts in long hours at work…
The HuntavoreBuy it, Borrow It, Bury It with Nate Judice
Nate Judice, or @therecreationalchef is a sportsman who enjoys the game as much on the plate as chasing them in the field. Waterfowl and whitetails are his…
The HuntavoreBackcountry Blend with Wilde Spice Co
Dave came into the hunting lifestyle later in life, standing in the grocery store, and thinking about how many hands have touched this piece of meat. He came…
The HuntavoreOnly a Tappe Away From Your "Cue", with Tappecue
Gina and Jacob Bourrett own Tappecue, a Missouri based company who produce the original cloud based, wifi enabled, meat thermometers. Seeing a niche for a…
The HuntavoreSportsmen’s New Year’s Resolutions with Justin Townsend
Justin Townsend is the Editor-in-Chief of the website and podcast, Harvesting Nature. Since 2011, Harvesting Nature has been sharing stories and recipes all…
The HuntavoreWildMeats and Holiday Treats with John Wallace
John Wallace, @wildgamecook, hails from Ohio, and works for Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever. John starts out by sharing how he and his sons at one point…
The HuntavoreThe Good, The Bad, and the 3pt Buck
Nick elaborates on his archery season and upto the dreaded “deer season shutdown” for thanksgiving. Nick made the big purchase of a saddle and sticks this…
The HuntavoreSpecialization is Only for Insects
Shane Ball, former professional chef, took his trade to a very high level. Starting as a kid who wanted to make money and found a dishwashing position, and…
The HuntavoreChewing the Fat with Dan Born
Dan Born, former board member of BHA and still active member, writer, and outdoor enthusiast resides in Southern Minnesota. His experience from his upbringing…
The HuntavoreAJ Fusco, Fork and Hose Co.
Hailing from Harrison, New York, AJ Fusco fights fires and handles emergencies as a professional first responder. When hes not battling flames, AJ has a found…
The Huntavore5th Quarter Highlight with Liver
Liver. An organ we have all encountered along the way. For some of us, it's a familiar sight and brought into home and enjoyed as a delicacy. For others, it's…
The HuntavoreJonah Curtis, Hunt to Eat, Live to Grow
Nick called up Jonah Curtis; a local homesteader, Hunt to Eat Ambassador, and care-taker of an extensive garden. Jonah gives a look into how through years of…
The HuntavoreProcessing the Processor with Alex Fox
Located just outside of Freeport Michigan, Alex Fox is a second generation meat processor. Owner and operator of Fox Farms Processing. Their outfit handles…
The HuntavoreFrom Summer Prep to When The Work REALLY Begins
The boys are back together! Co-host Dustin, and Public Land Warrior, Brock join Nick for a summer catch up. They talk about archery set up and summer projects…
The HuntavoreLive Fire and Camp Cookin' with Kent Rollins
Kent Rollins is a true blue cowboy hailing from Oklahoma. Growing up rustling cattle, Kent had an opportunity to work alongside his family. Both riding range…
The HuntavoreThe WildHarvest Initiative with Shane Mahoney
Shane Mahoney is the CEO of Conservation Visions Inc. An organization that partners with other like minded organizations and individuals that spurs on…
The HuntavoreScott Leysath will Change your Mind
On this episode Nick chats with the Sporting Chef, Scott Laysath. Having a handful of television shows, and an unusual start to his culinary career, Scott…
The HuntavoreA Toast, to Wildgame and Good Spirits with Mammoth Distilling
Huntavore has finished another year of bringing you wildgame related material. What better way to celebrate than with a drink and toast. To get some…
The HuntavoreNon-Hunters Are Noticing Hunting During Pandemic
Freelance writer, Sarah Engstrand went on a journey writing an article outside of her normal scope of life. She wrote the article “Hunters See Their Hobby as a…
The HuntavoreThunderbird Down and Hatchets with Fletchings
NIck is joined by friends, Adam and John of the Bowhunter Chronicles Podcast where John gives his exclusive on taking a Tom in the early season. John also…
The HuntavoreWard Danger does it Again!
Nick is joined by the creator of Musketpowder Seasoning, Ward Danger. Ward chats about his recent funk with a rifle setup and being photobombed by a craft Tom…
The HuntavoreTake a Deep Breath, and RELOAD
Joel Lickliter is Owner of RELOAD Rub and Seasonings and host of That Reload Podcast. Joel is such a positive guy and fellow christ follower (we jump on the…
The HuntavoreAbove Average Nate Sellers
Show Description Nick is joined once again by friend, and youtube creator Nate Sellers. Nate’s channel Average Jack Archery hails from Pennsylvania and whose…
The HuntavoreConscience Conservation with Drew Youngdyke
In this episode Nick chats with friend and newest 2% for conservation board member, Drew Youngdyke. Drew has been a man on mission. From BHA member and NWF…
The HuntavorePodcast Critic, Matt Michalek with @Hunt_pod
In this Episode, Nick connects with the man behind the genius of @Hunt_pod, Matt Michalek. Matt has created a directory or sorts and critique of popular…
The HuntavoreTales from the Archer
Nick took a Saturday to explore the Kalamazoo Traditional Archery Expo held each year in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Vendors, Boyers, Enthusiasts, and first timers…
The HuntavoreHot Dogs, Chili, and Unwritten Rules
Nick and Dustin give a report on their lack of ice situation for ice fishing, and their hikes they call squirrel hunts. So in the meantime they unpack…
The HuntavoreGirl Carnivore, Kita Roberts
Nick chats with Grill Blogger, and Meat Maven, Kita Roberts. Kita has been blogging since 2010 and has a library of recipes at her website, Girl Carnivore…
The HuntavoreThe Heart of the Issue with Dan Johnson
Today Nick sits down with creator and CEO of the Sportsmen's Nation Podcast Network, Dan Johnson. Dan harvested an incredible buck this past fall and wanted to…
The HuntavoreA Hound's Nose, Knows
Nick chats with friend and greenhorn deer tracker, Tony Hill. Tony is an experienced houndsman, raising beagles for bunnies. This past summer, he jumped into…
The HuntavoreNovember Woes
Nick and Dustin are finally able to sit down and chat again. November has been tough on them and their deer hunting. Dustin has been moving and Nick’s family…
The HuntavoreIs Wild Game NOT the best recruitment tool? With Will Brantley
Will is from Kentucky where he enjoys chasing whitetails and squirrels. As the Hunting Editor for Field and Stream Magazine, will is in a roll where he is…
The HuntavoreField to Fork with Josh Hillyard
Nick connects with the Great Lakes Director of QDMA, Josh Hillyard. Josh was instrumental in launching a program here in Michigan, that is catching on…
The HuntavoreDeactivation of CWD with Bleach
Nick tracks down Dr. Brent Race, a lead scientist from NIH (National Institutes of Health) who worked on the study; Inactivation of chronic wasting disease…
The HuntavoreCrossbow Crusader Rich Wilson
Nick talks with Rich Wilson, host of the channel Death By Bunjie. Rich and his trusty crossbow, Bunjie travel the north east in search of whitetails, and the…
The HuntavoreCanadas Not Canadians with Dan Hruska
Nick talks with Dan Hruska, host of HP Outdoors Podcast. Dan is gitty for all things waterfowl. From big old Canada Honkers to ducks of every kind. He and his…
The HuntavoreThe Huntavore Scoring System
Nick and Dustin chat about the changes or non-changes to their archery setups. At the time of this recording, there was 30 days, but realistically it's right…
The HuntavoreFrom Salad Snacker to Joint Breaker
Nick chats with Founder of Western Daughters Butcher Shop, Kate Kavanaugh. Recently, she was featured in the New York Times for her very interesting story of…
The HuntavoreAdd A Little More Musketpowder
Nick sits down with generalist hunter and kitchen wizz, Ward Danger. Ward has traveled all over pursuing many types of game, including some time Africa. He has…