Bucks & Booze
Stories told around the table at hunting camp while enjoying a spirit and fellowship.
Ep. 51: TAC26
We discuss the upcoming Total Archery Challenge and share a bottle of Blanton's Gold.
Ep. 50: Maker's Mark
In this episode I share my visit to Maker's Mark distillery and we chat about spring turkey, early fishing, and share some laughs.
Ep. 49: Idaho Elk
In this episode Jeff and Will share their Idaho Elk hunt and we enjoy some Gypsy bourbon.
Ep. 48: George's 2025 Buck
In this episode I am happy to share my opening day 8 point buck from the 2025 season. Thank you to the crew at Camp for making the recovery possible.
Ep. 47: 2025 Banding Night
In this episode we are at Camp for Banding Night on the eve of the gun opener. We enjoy some Weller Special Reserve and stories.
Ep. 46: TAC and Tucker
In this episode we share our experiences at the Total Archery Challenge we attended in the U.P. We are also joined by Jeremy Tucker who shares his first ever deer hunting story.
Ep. 45: The Hello Buck
In this episode Jeff shares his story of the Hello Buck, one of my favorite deer hunting stories of all time. Jeff, Will and I also talk about the Zik tournament, tag drawings, and Will's unfortunate cape story.
Ep. 44: Baby & Shark
In this episode we celebrate the birth of our granddaughter Ruth Elizabeth! We also talk about Florida fishing and enjoy a bottle of Camus 50 to celebrate.
Ep. 43: Trivia 3
In this episode we play another game of trivia while we enjoy some Old Forester bourbon. Join us and play along.
Ep. 42: Yetter's 2024 Deer
In this episode Yetter shares his 2024 deer hunt with us while we enjoy some Elijah Craig bourbon. We also talk about ice fishing, owls, and what everyone is up to this winter. Please join us for the start of season 3.
Ep. 41: Ed's 2024 Rifle Hunt
In this episode Ed shares the exhilarating rifle hunt he experienced during the 2024 Michigan rifle season.
Ep. 40: George's 2024 Rifle 9 Point
In this episode I am privileged to be able to share the story of my 2024 rifle buck. It is a nice 9 that I was able to take in some wicked weather. Thank you Dad for making it all possible.
Ep. 39: Jeff's 2024 Bow Buck
In this episode Jeff shares the tail of his 2024 bow buck while at deer camp, including his unique choice of hunting equipment.
Ep. 38: Frank's Tight 8
Frank shares the story of his first buck then with a bow just a few hours after the encounter.
Ep. 37: Will's Bear
Will and some of the crew join to talk about Will's successful bear hunt. We enjoy some Octoberfest beer.
Ep. 36: Keweenaw Bear
We talk about bear in the Keweenaw, a past hunt, and a few dump stories along with the upcoming season. It's grab bag night for cocktails.
Ep. 35: City Hunt and Public Land
Ed and Steve join me to talk about the Duluth city hunt and public land hunting. We enjoy some gin from local distillers The Honorable Distillery, Vikre Distillery, and Long Road Distillery.
Ep. 34: TAC
The guys share their experience participating in the Total Archery Challange held in the U.P. for the first time. They also try enjoy some Russell's bourbon,
Ep. 33: The Fishing Gang
In this episode I sit down with The Fishing Gang from the Minnetonka in Copper Harbor to learn about their more than 50 years of fish camp. We enjoy some amazing spirts from Highline with one of the owners Jeff.
Ep. 32: Appoloni
I sit down with my lifelong buddy Dave Appoloni to reminisce and swap some hunting stories. Dave has some Jagermeister and I try the Bowman Brother's bourbon.
Ep. 31: Michigan Elk
Jeff and I reminisce about my Michigan Elk tag as well as discuss other opportunities including the Pure Michigan Hunt. We enjoy some Maker's Mark bourbon which is one of Jeff's favorites.
Ep. 30: Gary McIntyre
Lifelong friend Gary McIntyre joins me to talk about his journey from Lake Medora to Alaska. We enjoyed some Traveler whiskey while we reminisced.
Ep. 29: Trivia II
The crew is together again to play MeatEater Trivia. We enjoy some Iron Fish as well as a few others.
Ep. 28: Captain Marty
Marty Plumstead joins me to talk about fishing in Florida and deer hunting in Georgia. We feature Horse Soldier Bourbon and Natty Light. This episode features new music from Marty.
Ep. 27: Trivia
We tackle the MeatEater trivia game and enjoy some Maker's Mark bourbon.
Ep. 26: Mom's Master Angler
Our mother, better know as Red, shares her master angler award and some other fishing stories from the past.
Ep. 25: Merry Christmas (You'll shoot your eye out)
Merry Christmas to all. I interview my grandsons after they get their first BB gun for Christmas.
Ep. 24: 2 @ 220 and the Drop
On the one year anniversary of my surgery I am grateful to the medical team for bringing me to this place today. I share my hunts from 2013 and 2014 along with the drop tine story from this year. The sprit of the day is Bardstown Bourbon.
Ep. 23: Banding Night
We share our new tradition at deer camp of banding last years deer and remembering the past season as well as fellow sportsman lost. Our tasting choice this week is the Colonel E.H. Taylor bourbon.
Ep. 22: Opening Day
We celebrate opening day of Michigan's gun season at the new camp. I share my misfortune from bow season, camp members tell several other stories, and we all enjoy some Pike Creek Canadian Whiskey.
Ep. 21: SS3TP
I had the pleasure of joining Oj and Crouch for an episode of Sidelines, Saunas, and 3 Team Parlays. We talk about camp and sports while enjoying some Detroit City Bourbon.
Ep. 20: Memories with Lisa
My wife Lisa joins me to reminisce about camp, hunting, venison, and bourbon. We enjoy some Woodford Reserve.
Ep. 19: Tracking with Ken
In this episode I talk with my Dad Ken about a great buck we tracked for many miles. We enjoy Ken's favorite, Old Milwaukee Light.
Ep. 18: Tecumseh
I share the story of one of my best deer, talk about trail cameras, and enjoy some 1792 Bourbon.
Ep. 17: Erica and Grant
My daughter Erica and her husband Grant join me to talk about camp memories and entering the hunting world. We enjoy some Sazerac Rye whiskey.
Ep. 16: Julie Strong
In this episode we travel to Antigo Wisconsin to join our friend Todd Langseth for golf, fellowship, and of course some hunting stories. Todd and his family hold a charity golf outing in memory of his wife Julie each year and donate the money raised to scholarships and local nonprofits. Conor Langseth shares his first elk hunting experience and we sample some Rabbit Hole bourbon.
Ep. 15: Coop's Batchelor Party
We talk about the camp with the guys at Coop's Batchelor party as we taste the Bow and Blade bourbon. We are also excited to have started on the camp rebuild.
Ep. 14: Copper Harbor Splake
My brother Jeff and I talk about fishing Copper Harbor while out on the water. We enjoy some Mad Angler from Iron Fish.
Ep. 13: The Zik Classic
I will recap the Zik Classic Golf Tournament, share my lucky sevens, discuss aging deer on the fly, and taste Benchmark Bourbon.
Ep. 12: Happy Father's Day
Happy Father's Day to my Dad and all the fathers out there who are shaping our future. I also enjoy a KBS from Founders.