Welcome back to the HuntBetter podcast, today we’re hanging out with…I think one of the best woodsmen alive today — the great Johnny Stewart.

Johnny is one of my favorite hunters because of a few things…his work ethic…how he thinks…how he gathers information…how he processes that information…and then how we capitalizes on those opportunities that are in front of him. Whether it’s business or whitetails…Johnny is a great example of just getting after it…of working hard and having this mindset of “always be learning.”

His ability to decipher sign is another thing worth noticing in this podcast. He’ll notice things that most guys don’t notice, but he doesn’t just notice that stuff…he uses it to lessen the gap between him and a mature whitetail. It’s really an incredible thing to just sit back and listen to him talk about his process, and I’m excited that we get to do that together.

So, thanks again for being here…let’s jump into the podcast

Hey what’s happening everybody, welcome back to the HuntBetter Podcast…today we’re hanging out with the one and only Joe Miles of ASIO Gear. Joe has been a great friend of HuntBetter since the very beginning and has always cheered us on, and man he just has a special place in the heart of HuntBetter.

Joe has done amazing things in the world of hunting and honestly it would take me the entire podcast to tell you all of his accomplishments in the field. But let’s start from a 30k foot view…he’s been a hunting guide in Africa, he’s knocked down some world-class whitetails here in the states…and a few years ago he started a camo empire called ASIO Gear…and I think it’s some of the highest quality hunting apparel out there. Really nice top shelf stuff.

All that said, Joe Miles is one of those figures within the hunting community that stands to be studied. I really love how his brain works…and you’ll hear this in the podcast today, he likes to keep things very simple…starting almost from a “first principles” approach…basically he likes to build a working perspective from the ground up based on real-life experiences, trial and error, and results…rather than just throwing caution to the wind, and just trusting what everybody else says. That ain’t Joe. And don’t get me wrong, he’s all about learning as much as he can from whoever he can, but he’s also not gonna be quick to over-complicate something just because. And I’m telling you guys, this man’s knowledge of whitetails is through the roof. He understands their behavior, he understands their means of survival, he knows what causes certain reactions in certain whitetails while it may not bother other ones….I mean, the dude just oozes with wisdom and real-life experience.

Lastly, Joe’s one of the nicest guys I’ve met within the hunting community, and honestly whether it’s whitetails or just life in general, he’s always been a friend who’s willing to lend an ear and help however he can, and I’m just super thankful for that. And one thing you’ll notice about Joe from the podcast today is that he’s not afraid to put the work in to get the results he’s looking for. And honestly, that’s a huge understatement. You spend 5 minutes with the guy and you’re like wow, this dude can grind. I think if Joe had a motto, it would be something like, “Do your research. Do the work. Test it. Ask questions. Repeat.” And man, he lives it, day in and day out…and I really do believe that every hunter has something to learn from Joe Miles. And I’m thankful to call him friend.

So, thanks for being here. We hope you enjoy it. Let’s go ahead and jump into the podcast.

What’s up everybody welcome back to the HuntBetter Podcast. Today we’re hanging out with one of my favorite guys in the world of hunting — Mr. Jared Scheffler of Whitetail Adrenaline.

And man when it comes to chasing animals down, when it comes to bows and arrows, and really just that primitive style of hunting, Jared really is one of the great culture keepers within the sport of hunting. Any anytime I chat with Jared on the phone or over text, we never discuss strategy or anything like that…it’s always this…I don’t know…more of this philosophical type conversation where he helps me stop overthinking everything…and he’s helped me learn to trust my gut, he’s helped me become a better instinctual archer…he’s like my personal hunting sage….very wise and helps me think, but warns me to not overthink…if that makes sense.

Anywho…all that said, this episode is gonna be a little different than what you’re probably expecting, but I think content like this that goes beyond mere strategies and tactics is really needed in the hunting world today, and I think it’s crucial as we try to preserve the culture of hunting and the art of woodsmanship. So rather than tips and tricks, you’re gonna hear us talk more about the instinctual side of hunting…more about the mental side of things and the philosophy of developing this inner compass of woodsmanship that can actually help you become way more successful in the field, and more importantly, we hope this conversation helps you enjoy the sport of hunting in a new and refreshing way, and to appreciate this way of life that so many of us belong to.

Also, we got special guest Andy May joining us for the first little bit as him and Jared go back a good ways and it was super fun hearing them catch up and talk shop. So, again thanks for being here. Let’s go ahead and jump into the podcast…