The HUNTXP Podcast

Two real hunting buddies. Real laughs. Real fails. Real faith.Welcome to the deer camp you can tune into every week.

The HUNTXP Podcast is a sports podcast hosted by J.D. Larson, with 59 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

J.D. Larson hosts The HUNTXP Podcast, a sports show with 59 episodes published.

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  Episode #3

  E:58 The Most Lethal Arrow Setup? Ranch Fairy & Derrek Dixon Weigh In

  Sep 25, 20261h 6mS3

  What’s the most lethal arrow setup for whitetails—and where do Ranch Fairy and Derrek Dixon agree? We’re bringing back a conversation from Huntstock that puts Troy “Ranch Fairy” and Derrek Dixon of Whitetail Research at the same table. Troy brings his experience testing arrow performance. Derrek brings what he’s seen finding wounded deer with thermal drones. Together, they dig into heavy arrows, broadheads, tuning, shot placement, and what happens when a setup meets something tougher than a foam target. These two get rolling, and JD and Jonny mostly get to sit back and enjoy the questions, stories, and laughs. Before the Huntstock conversation, Jonny shares the story of his son Jude’s opening-weekend Wisconsin buck, what he learned about coaching a young hunter through shot placement, and why they backed out before attempting the recovery. In this episode: • Arrow weight, FOC, and why straight arrow flight matters • Broadhead sharpness, durability, and penetration • What wounded-deer recoveries reveal about shots and setups • Crossbow range, deer reactions, and shot decisions • Early-season opportunities for young hunters • Derrek’s surprising observations of mature bucks bedding near coyotes LISTEN FOR THE GIVEAWAY WORD We share a giveaway word during the episode. Listen for it, then send us a DM or leave a comment with the word for a chance to win a HUNTXP hat! SUPPORT THE PODCAST Grab hats, hoodies, tees, and more for everyday wear and days in the woods. Your support helps us keep these conversations going. Shop the HUNTXP store . ️ ADD YOUR VOICE Have a different take on arrow setups, a recovery story, or a question for us? Send a short voice memo or video—30 seconds to two minutes—to JD@huntxp.com . We may feature it and respond on a future episode. Find Jonny’s 2024 buck hunts and Jude’s opening-weekend hunt on our channel, and subscribe for more hunting stories and conversations.

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  Episode #56

  our First Western Hunt: Gear, Mistakes & Lessons from the Mountains

  Sep 18, 20261h 8m

  What does it really take to prepare for your first backcountry hunt? With an Idaho mule deer hunt just days away, JD sits down with Jonny to talk through the gear, preparation, and mindset needed to trade Midwest whitetail woods for steep mountain country. Drawing on a decade of Western hunting experience, Jonny shares lessons from overloaded packs, long hikes, tough pack-outs, and an unsettling encounter with cougar tracks. The guys cover: • What to pack—and what to leave behind • Pack comfort, good boots, and “celebration socks” • Hydration, elevation, and physical preparation • Playing the wind and navigating after dark • Processing an animal in the field and planning the pack-out • Staying mentally in the hunt when the days get tough Whether you’re planning your first Western hunt or dreaming about the next one, join JD and Jonny for an honest conversation about the work—and the adventure—waiting beyond the truck. Have a backcountry lesson of your own? Drop it in the comments, and subscribe for more hunting stories, practical tips, and shenanigans. Explore HUNTXP: huntxp.com More episodes: huntxp.com/podcast Follow us on Instagram: @HuntXPteam #HUNTXP #HUNTXPPodcast #WesternHunting #BackcountryHunting #MuleDeerHunting #ElkHunting #HuntingPrep #HuntingGear #HuntingPodcast

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  Episode #55

  Nick Andrews: What 4 Years on the THP Crew has Taught Him

  Sep 11, 20261h 1mS3

  Nearly four years after joining The Hunting Public as an intern, Nick Andrews sits down with JD and Jonny to reflect on how life with the THP crew has changed the way he hunts. Nick shares the habits he has left behind, the value of hunting midday, lessons learned while filming elk, and why adapting to the conditions matters more than hunting the same stand the same way. The conversation also explores public-land pressure, the work viewers don’t see behind THP’s success, becoming a father, and why Nick now views his camera as a way to preserve hunting memories for his family. Plus, Nick previews the upcoming deer tour and explains why he considers himself a connoisseur of spikes. WEEKLY HAT GIVEAWAY Listen closely for the giveaway word hidden somewhere in this episode. When you hear it, find this episode on the HUNTXP YouTube channel and comment the word. We’ll pick one lucky winner each week and send them a HUNTXP hat! Shop HUNTXP hats, apparel and gear: https://www.huntxp.com/store

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  New to Deer Hunting? Start Here | Post Hunt Clarity

  Aug 6, 20261h 21m

  Are you new to deer hunting—or still trying to become more consistent in the woods? Start here. Gabe Denzine and Ben Resnick, founders of Post Hunt Clarity, join the HuntXP Podcast to explain how new and intermediate hunters can build real hunting skills, avoid expensive gear mistakes, and gain the confidence to fill more tags. Post Hunt Clarity was created to lower the barrier to entry for hunters who didn’t grow up with a parent or grandparent showing them the ropes. Their step-by-step deer hunting education covers the lessons many hunters are forced to learn through years of trial and error: finding places to hunt, choosing the gear that actually matters, scouting, reading deer sign, understanding wind and thermals, making ethical shots, tracking and recovering deer, and handling what comes after the shot. In this episode, we discuss: • Why modern hunting content can leave beginners unprepared • The gear new hunters need—and what they can skip • How to stop wasting money on unnecessary hunting products • Building woodsmanship, confidence, and ethical hunting habits • Finding hunting access and getting landowner permission • Why success should begin with filling a tag, not chasing a “booner” • The hardest parts of learning to hunt without a mentor • Post Hunt Clarity’s hunting courses, community, bonus resources, and partner discounts • Gabe and Ben’s hunting backgrounds, friendship, and decision to build PHC Whether you’re preparing for your first deer season, trying to harvest your first whitetail, or looking to understand why your current hunting strategy isn’t working, this conversation will help you hunt with more clarity. Learn more about Post Hunt Clarity: https://www.posthuntclarity.com/ Follow HuntXP and subscribe for honest conversations about hunting, outdoor life, and the experiences that shape us. #DeerHunting #HuntingPodcast #NewHunter #WhitetailHunting #HuntingTips #Bowhunting #PostHuntClarity #HuntXP

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  Episode #27

  Two Hunters and an Enviormental Activist Walk into a Podcast... | ft Robin Greenfeild

  May 20, 20261h 15mS2

  <p>Two hunters. One environmental activist. Twenty years since they last sat down together.</p><p>In this episode of HUNTXP, Ashland, Wisconsin natives Jonny BeBeau and JD Larson reconnect with former high school soccer teammate and internationally known environmental activist and forager Robin Greenfield.</p><p>What started as a reunion became one of our most unexpected conversations yet.</p><p>Robin has spent years challenging modern food systems and exploring what it means to live in deeper relationship with the natural world. At the time of recording, he is immersed in a year-long campaign to forage 100% of his food an...

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