Ryan Furrer Podcast-RFP

03/30/2023

Well, if you are into being "politically incorrect" you'll likely enjoy this episode.
I had the pleasure of sitting down with Matt Rinella. I mean Dr. Matt Rinella.
Yes, if you think that last name rings a bell, it's because Matt is the brother of Steve Rinella, who founded the now very famous Meateater brand. Not to be outdone as a "founder' of sorts, Matt has founded the now semi-famous (at least on Instagram) 'Hunt Quietly' brand. (Said in my most quiet whisper).

You see. Matt, Steve, and their other brother Dan grew up together hunting, fishing, and trapping in Michigan. Although I don't know for sure, but I assume they formed a tight bond as hunting and fishing has a way of doing that with people. As they got older, they found themselves moving throughout the country guided by the outdoors. Matt, like Steve now lives in Montana, and their brother Dan lives in Alaska.

Now. Here's where they differ. Steve obviously started the meateater television series, along with the meateater podcast, social media platform, sales swag, hunting gear, a clothing brand, a bestselling author, promotes hunting, cooking and eating wild game etc, etc. All in the name of conservation. Well. Is it in the name of conservation? See, this is where it gets tricky.

I'll be the first to say. I watch, listen, and buy from meateater. I like it, I like most of the people involved, and I get it. BUT, I also completely understand where Matt is coming from. He makes very valid points, like (Killing for content) the downside of the R3 movement, the whole public land craze and many more. With social media now the last 10 years, hunting has changed. A lot. Is it for the better? That's the real question.

With this topic I'm certain there will be strong opinions on both sides. regardless of where you sit, it's worth a listen.

As always, I hope you enjoy, and please share your thoughts.

Well, if you are into being "politically incorrect" you'll likely enjoy this episode. I had the pleasure of sitting down with Matt Rinella. I mean Dr. Matt Rinella. Yes, if you think that last name rings a bell, it's because Matt is the brother of...

03/09/2023

Pre my previous post about giant 8 pointers.

Here’s a interesting fact.

In the over 100 years of record keeping by the Boone and Crocket Club. less than 40- 8 points or 4x4’s score 170” net. (I know of 1 personally)

Now I love giant 8 points and have scored a lot of them., let me say this. It takes a lot of antler to make even a 150” 8 point.

Hopefully that fun fact doesn’t start a fight at your next deer camp!

Cheers to big 8’s!

03/05/2023

Pretty cool to be on the other side of the table!

Got to sit down with the boys at We Are Huntr podcast. Lots of great discussion we’re had. All your favorites. Mature buck hunting, public land, R3, youth seasons, and of course the highly debated crossbow!

Let’s here your thoughts! Enjoy!

In this week's episode of HUNTR Podcast, we bring on special guest and like-minded individual Ryan Furrer. Much like us, Ryan shares a passion in the pursuit...

02/19/2023

It’s been a great weekend International Sportsman Show and Outdoor recreation. Wensel and I are guest speakers on hunting mature whitetail deer.

Today is the last day of the show. We speak at 1 pm. Stop by our booth and say hi!

Edit: if you stopped by the booth and tried to find podcast via this page you can also find them on my personal page or on Instagram Ryanfurrerpodcast

02/14/2023

You Ain't No Crabber!" HA! Now this, was some great discussion! We rolled up our sleeves and did some deep divin' (well, not that deep because as we learned in this podcast the water quality of the Bay doesn't lend itself to clarity). Even so, we got into the nitty gritty details of what's going on with the water quality with, 2 guys who spend, let's just say, A LOT of time fishing it.
Bay fisherman and crabber of 26 years CJ Canby. Capt. of the FV Miss Paula. And fairly young (8 years) Capt. Luke Mcfadden of the FV Southern Girl. Don't let Luke's for lack of better terms "inexperience" fool you. He's been working on boats since about the age of 12 and has amassed millions of followers with billions of downloads on social media with his everyday quick video segments explaining exactly what is happening with "a day in the life of a bay waterman" His social media platform is telling a story with seriousness, humility, and humor.

If there is a day that these guys aren't fishing the bay in fishing season, then that's only because they're working on their gear. We cover it all. What got them started, (the old days) the fishing now, vs then. The water quality and how it effects their lively hood. What's is, or isn't being done about it, and why.

This one was so good we decided to follow up with maybe a more "lighthearted" vol 2 (Coming soon)

With that, as always let us know what you think. hit the like, and share.

Enjoy.

"You Ain't No Crabber!" HA! Now this, was some great discussion! We rolled up our sleeves and did some deep divin' (well, not that deep because as we learned in this podcast the water quality of the Bay doesn't lend itself to clarity). Even so, we...

01/25/2023

Hey hunter friends. I’m posting this for Barry Wensel. As he’s not on fb much but wanted to get it out there.

Barry’s on the road traveling around doing his Whitetail seminars. He’s in Ohio right now, speaking tonight in Middlefield Ohio. After tonight he’ll be traveling to the Lancaster PA area where he’ll be meeting up with some potential show organizers for speaking engagements to come later this spring.

If anyone has any interest in having him come speak this spring let him know. While he’s in the area you could meet up with him and work out the details. He’ll be around Pennsylvania through the weekend. Or (You can send me a message on here and I’ll get you in touch with him).

I attended the Monday night seminar in Millersburg Ohio. As always, great stuff, great crowd, with a ton of great info. And you’ll laugh. It’s fun for the whole family!

Thanks.

01/25/2023

It will be interesting to see how this plays out.

I’m my opinion Iowa is what it is as far as White-tail Deer hunting because of the strict limitations of NR. (But I will say it isn’t what it once was- deer numbers have declined in the last 10 years. But that’s another topic)

We’re living in a time where it’s common for State Agencies and Legislators to put an emphasis on opportunity in the name of “recruitment” rather than what I think is the bigger issue. Access. (Unfortunately recruitment means more money)

I hunted for my first time in Iowa in the late 90’s. Hunted on private land, access was given to me over the phone by a friend of a friend type of deal.
I drew a tag a few years ago and hunted public land. Public land is still pretty good, but it does present its challenges.
I’m sure access to private ground is still attainable by a handshake, it’s way more difficult than it used to be.

Outfitters , leasing, and the selling of what was once called “non-tillable” or junk farmland as high dollar “recreational” properties have changed the game.

I understand it completely.. I just tend to like it the old way. But that’s just me.

What say you?

An Iowa Senate bill would increase the number of people who don’t live in Iowa who can hunt the state’s antlered whitetail deer each year from 6,000 to 7,500.

01/16/2023

True story.

01/15/2023

Good one from the Archives! More to come!

In the latest episode of our podcast Blood Money, we sit with professional archer, lifetime hunter and longtime friend, Ryan Furrer, to compare eastern whitetail hunting to western elk hunting during archery season, how to prepare for a guided hunt, and what to look for in an outfitter.

01/15/2023

Wow!

01/05/2023

The Ashby Foundation- with Rob Neilson, and Rob Hummel.

Yep! You guessed it, arrow pe*******on. Fixed vs mechanical. Slow and heavy, vs light and fast. If this topic is not thee most argued topic in all of archery hunting, then I don't know what is. I know year in and year out it comes up on social media when you undoubtably will see one side of the industry "professionals" touting the light and fast side while taking what some would consider extremely long shots with archery tackle.

Then there is the other side with very heavy, high FOC (front of center) arrows taking really up close and personal shots. One thing I know for sure, each side is very passionate about what they believe.

If I'm being honest, I enjoy both arguments. I think it definitely comes down to situation(s). What you're hunting (animals). Where you're hunting (terrain). And, what you're shooting (type of bow).

If you go back a few episodes I had Tim Gillingham on. To say Tim had a strong opinion of the "light and fast" That would be an understatement. But hey- It's Tim Gillingham, one of the world's best archers and a very accomplished hunter so his opinion counts, right!?

If you're a data nerd you should check out their website and listen to this podcast, it's packed full of data!

What say you? Light and fast- or slow and heavy.

As always leave me some feedback, hit the like and share button.

I hope you enjoy.

The Ashby Foundation- with Rob Neilson, and Rob Hummel. Yep! You guessed it, arrow pe*******on. Fixed vs mechanical. Slow and heavy, vs light and fast. If this topic is not thee most argued topic in all of archery hunting, then I don't know what ...

01/05/2023

Hey Everyone! Welcome to the “fresh” Ryan Furrer Podcast (RFP) I figured it was time to get off of my personal page.

We’re 2 years in to the podcast and it’s going great! Hunting stories, outdoor adventure, science, archery, fishing, cooking, family, you name it- we’ve talked about it.

The plan is to keep the camera rolling. Be sure to check out the YouTube Chanel, (Ryan Furrer Podcast) our Instagram page and become engaged. Keep listening, and let’s us know your thoughts. I appreciate it!