N.F.C. - Old Dog, New Tricks

Sportsmen's Empire - Whitetail Hunting

Sportsmen's Empire Outdoor Network

Leisure, Wilderness, Hobbies, Sports, Technology

4.8 • 615 Ratings

🗓️ 6 February 2026

⏱️ 56 minutes

🔗️ Recording | iTunes | RSS

🧾️ Download transcript

Summary

Imagine transforming the way you connect with nature—by hunting your own meat for the first time at 49. Heath’s journey from skeptic to passionate bow hunter reveals how anyone can embrace this lifelong pursuit, no matter their age or starting point. Discover how he overcame the learning curve, navigated gear frustrations, and went from spotting deer with a BB gun to successfully harvesting his first buck—while balancing a busy life on an island and a career switch. You'll hear Heath share: The pivotal moments that shifted his mindset from animal lover to meat hunter How he educated himself through books, podcasts, and trail cameras to master the craft The challenges of finding access and practicing shooting on limited property The surprising rules about hunting seasons and how to hunt ethically with a bow in South Carolina The importance of understanding animal behavior, pressure, and how to get closer than ever before This isn’t just a story about a hunt—it’s a masterclass in persistence, practicing smarter, and turning a passion into a sustainable source of food. Whether you're thinking about starting your own hunting journey, frustrated with gear setbacks, or simply curious about the transformational power of bow hunting, this episode will inspire you to take the shot. Perfect for new hunters, weekend warriors, or anyone craving a closer connection to their food and the wild. Heath’s enthusiasm is contagious—proof that it’s never too late to step into the woods and make something extraordinary happen. Join the club, embrace the challenge, and see how hunting can change your life. ⁠Code Blue Scents⁠ ⁠Vortex Optics⁠ ⁠Reveal Cell Cams⁠ ⁠WASP Archery⁠ 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

Transcript

Click on a timestamp to play from that location

0:00.0	You're listening to the Sportsman's Empire Podcast Network, and this episode is brought to you by Interstate Batteries.
0:07.2	For all of your battery needs, visit your local Interstate Batteries retail store.
0:12.6	Interstate Batteries, outrageously dependable.
0:16.4	This episode of the Sportsman's Empire is brought to you by Interstate Batteries.
0:21.3	Since 1952, Interstate Batteries has been evoking compassion and a trustworthy spirit into the surrounding communities.
0:29.1	Interstate Batteries is a mission-driven company fueled by purpose and guided by their values.
0:34.6	If you need help locating a specific battery, stop into your local interstate batteries
0:38.6	retail store and speak with a battery specialist.
0:42.1	They even offer cell phone repairs.
0:45.0	Interstate batteries outrageously dependable.
0:50.6	Everybody, we're back.
0:52.3	My name's Dan Johnson.
0:53.3	I'm the host of the nine finger chronicles podcast
0:55.2	welcome welcome and uh hopefully everybody out there is having a very good day really quick
1:02.8	housekeeping uh if you haven't already please go to youtube and look for the nine finger chronicles
1:10.5	youtube channel make sure you're subscribed to that make sure you go to YouTube and look for the Nine Finger Chronicles YouTube channel. Make sure you're subscribed
1:12.6	to that. Make sure you go to the, make sure you go to iTunes or Spotify or wherever you
1:20.9	download the Nine Finger Chronicles or listen to the Nine Finger Chronicles. Make sure you leave a
1:25.0	review, five-star review, and let everybody know that
1:27.9	this is the best podcast in the entire universe. So today's guest, Heath, is it Bab?
1:34.9	Yes, sir. Heath Bab. Tell me, where are you from, my friend? I live in South Carolina,
1:41.7	low country, Hilton Head Island, originally from Maine, but I've been down here longer than I've been in Maine. That's a transition, my friend. Maine to South Carolina. Yeah, I had a roommate at the time, said, do you want to move to Hilton Head? I said, sure, where is it? On the beach. It's on the beach. All right. That's all I need to know. That's cool. What do you do for a living? So my wife and I own Dolphin Discovery's Hilton Head. So it's boat tours. It's basically dolphins, sharks, and shells. So we do dolphin tours, shark fishing, shell hunting, stuff like that. All right. Now we're talking, my friend. Okay. Like, let's be honest. A lot of the people
	...

Please login to see the full transcript.

Previous episode | Next episode

Disclaimer: The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Sportsmen's Empire Outdoor Network, and are the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Tapesearch.

Generated transcripts are the property of Sportsmen's Empire Outdoor Network and are distributed freely under the Fair Use doctrine. Transcripts generated by Tapesearch are not guaranteed to be accurate.