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Nine Finger Chronicles - Chasing Down A Giant

Sportsmen's Empire - Whitetail Hunting

Sportsmen's Empire Outdoor Network

Leisure, Technology, Wilderness, Hobbies, Sports

4.8615 Ratings

🗓️ 26 November 2025

⏱️ 78 minutes

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Summary

In this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles podcast, host Dan Johnson engages in a deep conversation with Bryan about their hunting experiences in Michigan. They discuss the challenges of hunting on public land, the importance of mindset and community, and the dynamics of neighborly relationships in hunting. Bryan shares his journey of hunting specific bucks, including the infamous Medusa and a double drop-tine buck, reflecting on the strategies and mindset that led to his success. The conversation also touches on the competitive nature of hunting and whether it should be considered a sport, culminating in a rich discussion about the joys and challenges of the hunting season. Takeaways: Hunting in Michigan requires year-round dedication. Public land hunting presents unique challenges. Mindset plays a crucial role in hunting success. Community support enhances the hunting experience. Respecting neighborly relationships can lead to better hunting outcomes. Competition among hunters can be counterproductive. Hunting is as much a sport as any other. The journey of hunting a specific buck can be rewarding. Gun season changes the dynamics of hunting. Success in hunting often comes from strategic planning. 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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All right, everybody, welcome back to another episode of the nine finger chronicles podcast i'm

0:58.5

your host dan johnson and today our guest is somebody that i haven't talked with in a while

1:05.6

but he was one of two of the people you and mark kenyonyon, who were like, dude, you got to come

1:14.0

hunt Michigan. And God, what year was that? Do you remember what year that was?

1:18.2

I want to say that was like 19 or 20. Yeah, 19 or 20.

1:28.4

I think it was pre-COVID.

1:29.7

It was definitely before COVID.

1:31.8

Was it?

1:32.5

Yeah.

1:33.0

So it must have been 19.

1:35.0

Does that work out right?

1:36.5

18 or 19 or something like that.

1:39.5

And you're like, you were one of those guys who was like you know there's a lot of shit talkers

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