How To Hunt Deer - New Year Reflections

Sportsmen's Empire - Whitetail Hunting

Sportsmen's Empire Outdoor Network

Leisure, Technology, Wilderness, Hobbies, Sports

4.8 • 615 Ratings

🗓️ 31 December 2025

⏱️ 56 minutes

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In this episode, Dan Johnson and Jason Thibodeau reflect on the past year of the podcast, discussing their experiences, lessons learned, and plans for the upcoming year. They touch on the importance of enjoying the present, the challenges of parenting, and the need for better time management in their hunting activities. The conversation also includes insights on deer hunting strategies, the introduction of new content on YouTube, and the significance of health and preparation for future hunting seasons.takeaways The podcast has evolved over the past year, creating a dynamic duo. Listeners appreciate a mix of humor and serious discussions. Time management is crucial for balancing hunting and family life. Reflecting on past experiences can guide future decisions. Health issues can impact hunting plans and strategies. The importance of enjoying the present rather than always seeking the next best thing. New content will be available on YouTube, expanding the podcast's reach. Deer hunting strategies need to adapt to changing conditions. Family involvement in outdoor activities is essential. Planning and preparation are key to successful hunting seasons. Our Sponsors: * Check out Thompson Cigars and use my code SE for a great deal: https://thompsoncigar.com * Check out Troll Co Clothing and use my code EMPIRE25 for a great deal: https://www.trollco.com/hunting Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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0:49.9	All right, everybody.
0:51.4	This is the, I don't know, we're landing right on the date, right?
0:58.6	When this episode comes out, it's going to be the last day of 2025 going over into the first day of 2026.
1:05.9	So the first thing that I'm going to say to you, Jason, is happy New Year, man.
1:11.0	Hey, happy New Year to you, too. I can't, I can't wait to start 2026.
1:15.6	Yeah, man, I'm pretty excited. And I'll, uh, first off, I have to ask you, were you a part of
1:21.7	every episode in 2025? Or did we, did you start later in the year?
1:32.2	I started in 2024. Uh okay it was it was the tail end of august or first part of september in 2024 um i only missed one or two in 2025
1:38.8	when i was in colorado hunting i think yeah yeah there wasn't there wasn't too many that you had to solo on or we missed in all.
1:50.0	So, man, I'll tell you this, it's crazy.
1:52.2	Like, that's how fast time is going, like, the perceived time is going these days when you've been doing this now for over a year with me.
2:03.3	And, like, dude, I like this dynamic.
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