Hunting Gear Podcast - Gear For Aging Hunters

Sportsmen's Empire - Whitetail Hunting

Sportsmen's Empire Outdoor Network

Leisure, Hobbies, Wilderness, Sports, Technology

4.8 • 615 Ratings

🗓️ 23 January 2026

⏱️ 31 minutes

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Summary

In this episode, Dan Johnson discusses the challenges of aging in the hunting community, particularly focusing on mobility issues and the importance of adapting gear to accommodate these changes. He shares personal experiences with his knee problems and highlights various products that can enhance the hunting experience for older hunters, including trekking poles, binoculars, and heated gear. The conversation also touches on the use of technology, such as e-bikes, to improve access to hunting grounds while minimizing disturbance to wildlife. Takeaways Mobility issues can significantly impact hunting experiences as we age. Trekking poles can alleviate pressure on joints while hunting. Investing in quality binoculars can enhance visibility for aging hunters. Red dot sights simplify aiming for those with declining eyesight. Heated gear can extend time spent outdoors in cold conditions. E-bikes provide a quiet and efficient way to access hunting areas. Ground blinds offer a stable alternative to tree stands for older hunters. Maintaining physical fitness is crucial for mobility in hunting. Technology in hunting gear is evolving to meet the needs of aging hunters. Comfort and safety should be prioritized in hunting gear choices. 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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0:49.5	Currently outside here in Iowa, we're sitting at about negative 13 degrees. It is cold as balls outside.
0:58.0	But I've never understood that terminology, cold as balls, because usually my balls are the warmest spot on my body,
1:07.9	whether I'm working out or whether I'm outside. And even in like safety classes,
1:12.5	like self, when I was in Boy Scouts, they're like, if your fingertips start to get cold in
1:20.5	these survival classes, put your hands down in your crotch or put them underneath of your armpits,
1:25.7	and that's going to warm you up.
1:28.2	So I don't understand cold as balls.
1:33.3	Anyway, welcome to the Hunting Gear podcast.
1:40.0	I'm your host, Dan Johnson, and we've been doing this for a while now.
1:43.8	And so I'm always trying to come up with topics to talk about.
1:48.9	And I kind of had an aha moment here within the last hunting season, and my mobility has gotten worse because I have a bad knee.
2:02.9	And whether it's a bad knee, bad shoulder, bad eyesight, I think I like this term that I've heard.
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