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In this episode, Steve and I head east to the Delmarva Peninsula to chase Sika deer and blue crab. We’re met by Steve Kendrot and Trevor Michaels, experts of both land and sea. The Sika deer are wary, but the blue crabs are abundant. Here’s some of the gear we used on this uniquely Maryland adventure.
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Season 8, Episode 3 Behind the Scenes: Ghosts of the Chesapeake
On episode 3, the crew headed to the Delmarva Peninsula for Sika deer and blue crab.
They spent the first couple days archery hunting. The crew had some close encounters, but ended the archery season empty-handed.
The following morning, the crew headed out on the Chesapeake Bay to catch blue crab...
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Nov 7, 2019
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Season 8, Episode 4 Behind the Scenes: Ghosts of the Chesapeake
On the last day of archery season, Steve finally got a shot after a bit of calling. Unfortunately, his arrow sailed high.
Muzzleloader season opened the next day, and it didn’t take long for the guys to notch a few tags.
These deer are so small that the preferred method for getting them out of the...
Seth Morris
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Season 8, Episode 6 Gear: Borderland Bucks
In this episode, we head to Mexico to hunt the elusive Coues deer. These desert whitetails will test the skill of any seasoned hunter and require specific gear to get the job done. The rugged landscape makes for a great hunt, and the bounty of the land makes for great eats. Here’s the gear we used...
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Dec 13, 2019
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