Vortex Nation Podcast

Grip it and rip it isn’t good enough when it comes to proficiently shooting a pistol. Pete from Vortex EDGE® walks us through proper pistol grip to help get your mechanics down and bullets on target.As always, we want to hear your feedback! Let us know if there are any topics you'd like covered on the Vortex Nation™ podcast by asking us on Instagram @vortexnationpodcast

Texas high school football, to kayak rides for Alabama deer, we cover some ground, (Southern Ground that is) with super interesting cat, Parker McDonald. Liberal seasons, hunting club culture, specialized tactics and more, this podcasts twists and turns like a windy creek – a creek you plan to use to take your very own southern buck.As always, we want to hear your feedback! Let us know if there are any topics you'd like covered on the Vortex Nation™ podcast by asking us on Instagram @vortexnationpodcast

For the traveling hunter or shooter who likes to extend their effective range, you got to have good D.O.P.E. But to have that “’good good” D.O.P.E., you better be mindful of where you came from, and where you’re headed. Ballistics may be dramatically different depending on elevation and atmospherics – Different enough to cause complete misses or a poor hit. Mark, Jim and Ryan M talk geography and things to be mindful of for ultimate accuracy – wherever you find yourself.As always, we want to hear your feedback! Let us know if there are any topics you'd like covered on the Vortex Nation™ podcast by asking us on Instagram @vortexnationpodcast

A successful duck hunt isn’t blind luck (pun intended). Mark Boardman grabs Heartland Waterfowl’s Joe Palumbo to get some of his favorite duck hunting tips to help bring more birds to bag this fall. We cover decoy spreads, calling, weather, scouting, shot size and more.As always, we want to hear your feedback! Let us know if there are any topics you'd like covered on the Vortex Nation™ podcast by asking us on Instagram @vortexnationpodcast

Is the October lull a bunch of October bull? Jarrod Erdody (NEXTBUK Outdoors), fills us in on how to fill your tag early – leaving time to hunt your home state during the rut, or buy that last-minute tag for an out-of-state adventure. Weather, moon phase, food, water, bedding, hunting pressure, and the size of the property, all play in to how you’re going to approach each hunt. Jarrod is an analytical hunter with a ton of experience and proven track record of putting mature bucks on the ground. Listen up for your next buck!As always, we want to hear your feedback! Let us know if there are any topics you'd like covered on the Vortex Nation™ podcast by asking us on Instagram @vortexnationpodcast

Ask any coach of any sport and they’ll say – “you need to master the fundamentals.” The fundamentals of marksmanship are no exception. Mark and Jim grab coach Nick to get all learned up so they (and you) can become better shots.As always, we want to hear your feedback! Let us know if there are any topics you'd like covered on the Vortex Nation™ podcast by asking us on Instagram @vortexnationpodcast

Big antlers, old deer, right? Maybe. A lot goes into accurately aging deer on the hoof and after a successful harvest. Mark and Jim track down (pun intended) the National Deer Association for a biology lessen for the ages. From body characteristics to tooth wear and cementum annuli (the heck is that?), you’ll be a deer aging expert when you’re done.As always, we want to hear your feedback! Let us know if there are any topics you'd like covered on the Vortex Nation™ podcast by asking us on Instagram @vortexnationpodcast

Kill more bucks in less time! Sound too good to be true? Some people are experts at deer management, Andy May is an expert at time management - when it comes to constantly taking quality bucks on quick hunts - in and out of state. He takes us through his hunting origin story and shares his hard-earned process for putting quality bucks on the ground all season long. As always, we want to hear your feedback! Let us know if there are any topics you'd like covered on the Vortex Nation™ podcast by asking us on Instagram @vortexnationpodcast

One of the most respected whitetail hunters in the space, Cody D’Acquisto from Lone Wolf Custom Gear hunts light and fast with gear to match (what little gear he takes with him). His aggressive, measured, and at times unconventional tactics put big bucks on the ground. Period! He is a true wolf. Tune it to learn how you can be a wolf too.As always, we want to hear your feedback! Let us know if there are any topics you'd like covered on the Vortex Nation™ podcast by asking us on Instagram @vortexnationpodcast

Saddle up partner. We rope in the Tethrd boys for a podcast full of tips, tricks, and saddle hacks you can take to the tree this fall. As always, we want to hear your feedback! Let us know if there are any topics you'd like covered on the Vortex Nation™ podcast by asking us on Instagram @vortexnationpodcast

Wired to Hunt’s, Mark Kenyon, headlines episode 200 for a killer conversation about hunting for opportunity. We cover tactics, becoming a better hunter through broader experience, the Ying and Yang of hunting managed properties vs run and gun trips, shifting your trophy mindset and a heck of lot more!As always, we want to hear your feedback! Let us know if there are any topics you'd like covered on the Vortex Nation™ podcast by asking us on Instagram @vortexnationpodcast

A sharp knife is one of the most import tools you carry into the field. We cover field-sharpening, edge assessment, pre-hunt blade care, sharpener styles/materials, leather strops, steel types, upkeep (what’s that?), and more.As always, we want to hear your feedback! Let us know if there are any topics you'd like covered on the Vortex Nation™ podcast by asking us on Instagram @vortexnationpodcast

Lights, magnets, sound – Action! Get everything you ever wanted to know about chronographs right here. We get the brain himself, Ian Klemm and former sniper, Tony Palzkill, to run through (not physically) the different styles, how they operate, pros, cons, and useful tips…I do wonder how fast they can run now. Maybe we can line that up?As always, we want to hear your feedback! Let us know if there are any topics you'd like covered on the Vortex Nation™ podcast by asking us on Instagram @vortexnationpodcast

An extra pound in your pack and basic training, just may save your life – or someone else’s. The podcast team is joined by DJ Struntz, from North American Rescue, to chat first aid for EVERY HUNT. Even the most mondain/backyard/done-it-a hundred-times hunt can go south in a hurry. Are you prepared?As always, we want to hear your feedback! Let us know if there are any topics you'd like covered on the Vortex Nation™ podcast by asking us on Instagram @vortexnationpodcast

Mark and Sawyer dive deep into our great public lands (metaphorically) with Joel Webster from the TRCP (Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership). What is the TRCP and how does it interact with public-land-related issues? How are public lands funded? Who should care about public lands? And here’s a big one, are their access points and easements buried in filing cabinets that could open even more opportunities for recreation. Lace up your boots and tighten your hip-belt for this super insightful conversation all about YOUR public land!As always, we want to hear your feedback! Let us know if there are any topics you'd like covered on the Vortex Nation™ podcast by asking us on Instagram @vortexnationpodcast

It’s a cartridge talk, so you already know Ryan Muckenhirn is joining Mark and Jimmy for 10(ish) minutes to lay down some knowledge and a few opinions. This time we’re discussing the .338 Win Mag, which happens to be one of Ryan’s all-time favorite cartridges, but oddly one he doesn’t own a rifle for which it is chambered? Is this thwomper of a North American game-dropper just “Too much medicine”? The answer as usual is “It depends”. Tune in to find out why! Also – special shoutout to those .338 Win Mag fans out there who follow @Vortexnationpodcast on Instagram. This cartridge topic was chosen based on a vote between our recent two most-requested cartridges and edged out the 6mm ARC. Want to have a say in what we talk about in the future? Keep up to date by following our page over on IG!

Lucas Botkin from T.REX Arms joins Mark and Jimmy to give us the who, what, where, why, and how of his company T.REX Arms came to exist. How does a farm kid who got his start making AR-15 mag holders with kydex material he stole off his brother wind up creating one of the most well-known companies in the industry manufacturing their own gear in-house, selling their own curated assortment of firearms accessories, and hosting a firearms and shooting YouTube channel with more than a million followers? Good question! The answers over the course of this podcast won’t disappoint!As always, we want to hear your feedback! Let us know if there are any topics you'd like covered on the Vortex Nation™ podcast by asking us on Instagram @vortexnationpodcast

Top-10 to top-pin, Corey Jacobsen (Elk 101/World Champion Elk Caller) tackles his top-10 Elk calling tips to put tines on your wall and meat in the freezer. You won’t believe what happens at tip #7…Ok, that last part was pure clickbait…but it is a good tip.As always, we want to hear your feedback! Let us know if there are any topics you'd like covered on the Vortex Nation™ podcast by asking us on Instagram @vortexnationpodcast

Remi Warren empties his quiver of archery elk hunting knowledge in this wapiti-packed podcast full of tips and tricks to get you in the game – literally.  Listen in for locating, calling, setup strategies and more. Are you trying to kill “An Elk”? This is the podcast for you!As always, we want to hear your feedback! Let us know if there are any topics you'd like covered on the Vortex Nation™ podcast by asking us on Instagram @vortexnationpodcast

We forgot a tiny cartridge in our “Tiny Calibers” Podcast – and you guys let us know about it. Thanks!...Jim and Mark wrangle the cartridge oracle himself, Ryan Muckenhirn, to find out all about the .17 WSM. Mark was disappointed WSM stands for Winchester Super Magnum - not Short Magnum. Other than that, there’s a heck of a lot to like about this little powerhouse.As always, we want to hear your feedback! Let us know if there are any topics you'd like covered on the Vortex Nation™ podcast by asking us on Instagram @vortexnationpodcast