Ep. 391: This Terrain Feature Consistently Produces Mature Bucks with Michael Felts

Beau Martonik is joined by Virginia hunter and artist, Michael Felts. Michael is a podcast listener who is consistently successful in hunting mountain bucks, simplifying tactics by looking for a particular terrain feature. They discuss hunting the steep mountains, identifying productive hunting spots, the ultimate terrain and vegetation combination, thick mountain laurel, muzzleloader hunting, past hunting stories, and much more!

Topics:

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:08:32 - Growing Up and Getting into Hunting

00:10:18 - Other Outdoor Activities and Artwork

00:12:02 - Staying in Shape for Mountain Hunting

00:12:12 - Transitioning to Mobile and Ground Hunting

00:16:03 - Hunting Public Land and Finding Success

00:17:43 - Memorable Buck Hunts in the Mountains

00:24:20 - Identifying Productive Hunting Spots

00:27:09 - Hunting in Draws and Thick Areas

00:29:15 - The Importance of Friends and Family in Packing Out Bucks

00:31:53 - Challenges and Rewards of Muzzleloader Hunting

00:33:33 - Hunting in the Mountains and Public Lands

00:36:12 - Navigating Dense Vegetation: Laurel and Rhododendron

00:38:38 - Playing the wind and scent control

00:42:32 - Exploring New Areas and Finding Hot Sign

00:51:47 - Adapting Bow Hunting Strategies in the Mountains

00:53:55 - Balancing Hunting with Other Hobbies


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