The Hunting Grounds

Episode 51: Michiana Monsters Featured Spotlight Hunter; Cody Schroeder

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 00:46:06 +0000

In this Episode we talk to Cody Schroeder about his 167" Monster he shot last year and took FIRST Place in the Michiana Monster's Big Buck Contest!

Episode 50: Michiana Monsters Big Buck Contest

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 22:35:35 +0000

Recorded LIVE at the Michiana Monsters Big Buck Contest, we celebrate our 50th Episode!!

Episode 49: 2026 Hunting Resolutions

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 01:46:15 +0000

In this Episode, the entire Hunting Grounds Staff (Bobby, Ricky, Hunter and our interns Tyler & Joe Joe) sit around the table and share our own 2026 Hunting Resolutions and what we each would like to accomplish this year in the hardwoods!!

Episode 48: Michiana Monsters Featured Spotlight Hunter; Mike Howard

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 01:19:21 +0000

In this Episode we talk to this months Michiana Monsters Featured Spotlight Hunter Mike Howard and hear one of the BEST stories yet on his 144" Monster Ghost Nine! he just harversted in early Muzzleloader Season!!

Episode 47: Indiana Husband & Wife Duo; Tifini and Charlie Raines

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 00:42:57 +0000

We talk to Tifini and Charlie Raines from Monticello, IN and let them tell the stories of both of them tagging out on not one but TWO Indiana Giants that includes Tifini's 177" MEGA!!!!!!

Episode 46: Illusion Decoys with Aaron Constantine

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 01:49:07 +0000

In this episode we talk to Aaron Constantine, creator of Illusion Decoys that is a ground breaking Decoy thats like NO OTHER. Listen here to find out WHY!!

Episode 45: Late Season Views & Tactics

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 00:55:20 +0000

In this Episode we share our own personal thoughts, views and tactics we use during the late season. From food sources, still pursuing that Buck to the right clothes to wear.

Episode 44: Michigan Opening Day 2025; one we want to forget but wont

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 00:49:01 +0000

In this Episode we talk about the unfortunate turn of events on the morning of Michigan's Opening Day with Hunter's fall from his tree stand. THANK GOD, he is here to tell the story himself!! Things get better tho later in the week, with both Hunter and Ricky harvesting some Does and we also share a GAMECHANGER secret to all of you that process your own deer!!!!

Episode 43: Uncle Bobby gets Redemption

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 11:19:18 +0000

Uncle Bobby gets redemption and scores on a Mature Michigan 8pt Beast. He tells the story HERE!

Episode 42: Michiana Monsters Featured Spotlight Hunter: Colton Stuckman

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 02:28:32 +0000

We talk to our latest Michiana Monsters Featured Spotlight Hunter COLTON STUCKMAN from good ol Syracuse, IN about his 130" 8pt PIG he harvested back in late October and what a story this is as he tells us about how this Buck hit the same scrape 3 years in a row almost on the exact same day every year!! He wont be hitting it year 4 tho!! LOL

Colton also tells us about his Archery Shop "Sawyers Country Edge" in Syracuse!!

Episode 41: Bowhunting - The Highest of Highs with the Lowest of Lows!!

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 23:55:20 +0000

In this Episode we discuss the The Highest of Highs and Lowest of Lowes that comes with Bow Hunting Whitetail and Uncle Bobby experienced it ALL in 24hrs!!

Episode 40: Weekend of Miscues

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 01:12:13 +0000

In this Episode, Bobby and Ricky talk about their gutwrenching weekend of miscuses with each of their own encounters with 2 different STUD Michigan Whitetails. PLUS, we have our intern Jo Jo on and talk about his Michigan Buck he connected with in Triumph fashion.....unlike Bobby and Ricky.

Episode 39: Wyatt Thornton joins The Ohio Club

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 00:18:07 +0000

We talk to our long time friend Wyatt Thornton, as he shares his story of how his job landed him in Ohio, which he then parlayed (with ALOT of scouting) to harvesting an 160" 11pt STUD!!!!!! GREAT Buck....GREATER Story!!!!

Episode 38: The Deer Movement Factors Rabbit Hole

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 00:19:54 +0000

In this episode we dive deep into the Rabbit Hole of what dictates deer movement the most....moon, weather, barometric pressure, hunting pressure, you name it. We also talk accessing in and out of your tree stands.

Episode 37: The Man Child is on the Board with a nice Ohio Buck

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 00:34:47 +0000

Our very own Hunter B...aka...The MAN Child is on the Board baby with a Beautiful Buck he harvested in Ohio on his first sit of the 2025 season. Here all about it right here!!!!

Episode 36: Scent Control Three Way!!

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 23:33:07 +0000

In this episode we talk THREESOME.........of Scent Control!!! Which do you prefer: 1) Elimination 2) Cover or 3) Jamming? We talk all 3 and want your input on our Facebook Page.

Episode 35: Opening Day of Bow Pregame

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 00:26:29 +0000

We are joined again by our 2 buddies Joe & Tyler as we Pregame for opening day of Bow in Michigan and Indiana. We talk; Hunt or Not to Hunt in this Heat. We talk the Adverted Michigan Government Shutdown and We talk the Double Edge Sword topic of Hunting Mornings or Evenings in Early October.

Episode 34: Michiana Monsters Featured Spotlight Hunter: Greg Shembarger

Tue, 23 Sep 2025 01:35:27 +0000

This months Michiana Monsters Featured Spotlight Hunter Greg Shembarger talks about not one....not TWO....BUT THREE Monsters he has harvested in the last several years! BRIGHT & OUTSTANDING young man and 1 Helluva Hunter!!!

Episode 34: Michiana Monsters Featured Spotlight Hunter Greg Shembarger

Tue, 23 Sep 2025 00:47:47 +0000

Episode 33: Boys Roundtable

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 00:44:05 +0000

This this Episode, Ricky, Bobby and the Man Child Hunter are all together and include our good buddies Tyler and Joe as we talk literally EVERYTHING outdoors, including Tyler's new Fishing Bobber Family Business!!

Episode 32: The dreaded THREE Letters; EHD

Wed, 10 Sep 2025 00:23:22 +0000

Chris Reynolds from Michiana Monsters joins us as we talk about the dreaded THREE letters EHD and how it has impacted our area for the 2nd straight year.

Episode 31: Michiana Monster Spotligh Hunter: Lyndon Slabach

Mon, 25 Aug 2025 00:11:27 +0000

For our August Michiana Monster Spotlight Hunter, we talk to Lyndon Slabach. He tells the story of not a monster buck he killed but the story of how fortunate he is still here today to enjoy his family and the outdoors after a severe leg injury from falling from a tree stand. This episode is a MUST LISTEN cause we are ALL guilty for taking alot of things for granted when we think we're just getting into a tree stand to enjoy a day of hunting whitetails!! THANK YOU Lyndon for sharing your Story!!!

Episode 30: Hunting Product Reviews

Wed, 06 Aug 2025 01:02:52 +0000

In this Episode Rick, Rob and Hunter each pick a Hunting Product of their choosing to either give a review of what they like about it or success they've had with it OR a new product that they are going to try this fall. This episode we talk about Scent Ropes, Conquest ThermalPads and Ozonic. Enjoy the podcast.

Episode 29: Food Plots & Trail Cams

Wed, 30 Jul 2025 23:31:25 +0000

We discuss our go too Food Plot products and also review the Spartan Trail Cams.

Episode 28: Michiana Monsters Spotlight Hunter: JON GRANT

Wed, 23 Jul 2025 00:45:21 +0000

We welcome this months Michiana Monster's Spotlight Hunter Jon Grant from Constantine, MI as he tells us the history and story of his 186" Monster he Harvested in 2023 and as always, we get into just BS'ing about Deer.

Episode 27: Fishing with Hunter

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 01:36:06 +0000

We talk with our very own Hunter B on his recent Bass Tournaments as he shares his recent experiences and talks about how to enter local Fishing Tournaments if you're interested here in Southwest Michigan/Northern Indiana.

Episode 26: NEW NAME - SAME PASSION

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 02:59:13 +0000

We announce and explain our Name Change from SONS OF WHITETAIL to THE HUNTING GROUNDS. Then we discuss Summer Trail Cam Strategies and other property management chores in the Dog Days of Summer.

Episode 25; Michiana Monsters Featured Son of Whitetail: Tom Fogarty

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 02:56:56 +0000

This episode we talk to this months Michiana Monsters Featured Son of Whitetail; Tom Fogarty (no not THAT one) as Tom tells us the story of his 210" 16pt MONSTER he harvested in 2020. Plus with Tom being a local Farmer, We also have a Great Conversation about FOOD PLOTS. Great Conversation from Start to Finish....ENJOY!!

Episode 24 (Sons of Whitetail): Fathers Day Tribute

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 02:51:38 +0000

In this episode we pay tribute to all you dad's out there and share stories of how OUR Dad's got us into the great outdoors and then come full circle with our own kids!! Happy Fathers Day!!!

Episode 23 (Sons of Whitetail): uNcomfortable with Erick Szilagyi

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 02:47:22 +0000

With Turkey season over and in the quiet/dead time of Deer Hunting, we go off the beaten path for a different show talking the phenomenon of Bigfoot and how it has consistently connected with Deer Hunters. Welcome my great friend Erick Szilagyi of the very popular "uNcomfortable" Podcast for our longest show yet of 2 hours!!! GREAT listen!!!

Episode 22: Michiana Monsters Spotlight Queen of Whitetail: Andrea Connors

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 02:44:52 +0000

Join us as we feature our Michiana Monster's Spotlight Hunter for the month of May, our first QUEEN of Whitetails, Mrs. Andrea Connors as she talks about what got her into Hunting, her passion for the outdoors and the story of the bruiser she harvested last fall. Enjoy a great interview about hunting from a Female's point of view!!

Episode 21 (Sons of Whitetail): Turkey Frustration & Fish On!!

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 02:42:23 +0000

This episode we discuss Rob's EPIC Turkey Season Failure and then switch gears and talk about our love for Fishing and share some of our stories from the Lakes & Rivers!

Episode 20 (Sons of Whitetail): Turkey Calling, Decoys & Tresspassers

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 02:39:56 +0000

This episode we talk Turkey Calling and Decoy Tactics and finish the podcast talking about recent Trespassing issues and things you can do to potentially remedy the problem!

Episode 19: Michiana Monsters Spotlight Son of Whitetail: Eric Fier

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 02:32:29 +0000

Join us for our First Michiana Monster Spotlight Son of Whitetail Eric Fier from Indiana as he tells the story of the 179" 10 point Giant he harvested last October. Great Story and even Better of a Guy!!! Then 2nd half of Pod, we let Rick & Hunter tell their story of Father & Son doubling up on opening day of Turkey Season in Michigan.

Episode 18 (Sons of Whitetail): Turkey Tales

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 02:30:12 +0000

With the start of Turkey Season upon us, we change gears and talk about what got us into Turkey Hunting and tell our stories of our First ever Birds plus other memorable Turkey Hunts.

Episode 17 (Sons of Whitetail): Michiana Monsters

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 02:26:11 +0000

We kickoff Season 2 with Chris from Michiana Monsters joining us in studio, as we announce our new partnership, with a nice addition to our future podcasts!!! Plus we of course talk Deer and Turkey!!

Episode 16 (Sons of Whitetail): Season 1 FINALE

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 01:59:06 +0000

We wrap up Season 1 in this podcast as we talk about our Christmas Eve Pheasant Hunt, Hunter's last couple days in Michigan then taking Rick back with him to Ohio for an eye opening experience. We conclude talking about what to do this time of year with Season ending property chores and what not.

Episode 15 (Sons of Whitetail): Ricky on the Board w/RARE Turn of Events

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 01:57:07 +0000

Ricky is ON THE BOARD as he shares not only his story of his 1st Buck of the 2024 season but a never before experience Rare Turn of events that happens AFTER the Harvest. Then we conclude Pod with ways to Donate your Venison to People in Need.

Episode 14 (Sons of Whitetail): Thanksgiving Success/Late Season Discussion

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 01:54:43 +0000

We talk about not 1 but TWO successful hunts over the Thanksgiving Weekend plus we discuss all things Late Season.

Episode 13 (Sons of Whitetail): Special Guest Jo Jo

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 01:52:23 +0000

We talk to our good friend Jo Jo as he tells the story of his monster buck he shot earlier this November. We talk about how our Gun season has went (or hasnt went) and we finish the podcast getting away from Hunting talking about our local Niles Vikings playing for the State Championship in High School Football.

Episode 12 (Sons of Whitetail): Hunting MIsfortunes, Guns and Staying Warm

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 01:49:24 +0000

This week we discuss our action this past week, Hunting Misfortune that we ALL have experienced, our own clothing systems to stay warm as the temps begin to drop and preview upcoming Gun Season.

Episode 11 (Sons of Whitetail): Week Recap and Deer Calling

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 01:46:39 +0000

We recap the last week of our adventures in the woods, including 1 Buck down. Then we discuss Deer Calling...both tactics and our own reviews of the many calls and devices in todays market.

Episode 10 (Sons of Whitetail): Hunting Apps

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 01:44:32 +0000

We talk about and share our thoughts on those Hunting Apps you can fill your smartphone with!

Episode 9 (Sons of Whitetail): Week 2 of Bow Season Experiences from the Woods and questioning someones sanity

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 01:42:12 +0000

Some of us tell our experiences of the Woods so far while others, explain why they havent been in the woods yet!!!!

Episode 8 (Sons of Whitetail): Tales of Opening Week and Hunting October Mornings Debate

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 01:37:17 +0000

We are joined by Hunter in Ohio, as we give feedback on our Opening week of Bow season and then get into the big debate of Hunting Mornings in early October.

Episode 7 (Sons of Whitetail): Carbon Synergy Scent Control with Irvin James

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 01:33:51 +0000

We talk to our Great Friend Irvin James catching up on Life and his Game Changer Scent Control Product: CARBON SYNERGY. GREAT Show!!!!Check them out at www.carbonsynergy.net

Episode 6 (Sons of Whitetail): All Things Archery

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 01:31:00 +0000

We talk all things Archery; bow setups, sights, broadheads and everything inbetween getting ready for the 2024 season opener

Episode 5 (Sons of Whitetail): Backpack Maulkery, EHD & Filming your Hunts

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 01:28:40 +0000

We talk a little this and little of that as we approach opening of Bow season. From Backpack Maukery to EHD to Filming your Hunts

Episode 4 (Sons of Whitetail): Final Prep before Opening Day

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 01:21:59 +0000

Its the Final Countdown, as we are all less than 30 days away from Opening Day of Bow Season and we discuss all the final preps from Tree Stands & Blinds, to shooting and dialing your bow in to getting your gear and hunting apparel ready to go!!

Episode 3 (Sons of Whitetail): Scent Control Madness

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 00:54:54 +0000

We talk the Madness of SCENT!! Scent eliminatation, Cover Scent, Scent Attractant and how anal we can be when it comes to the Scent Game!!

Episode 2 (Sons of Whitetail): Crossbow Shamers

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 23:17:13 +0000

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Episode 1 (Sons of Whitetail): Introductions, Food Plots & Backyard Bow Shooting

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 23:11:01 +0000

We kick off our Podcast by introducing ourselves, then talk gearing up for the 2024 Season with food plots and backyard bow shooting.