Minnesota Rackstars Podcast
If you are into whitetail deer hunting and want to continue to improve as a hunter, this is the podcast for you! Our focus is on providing our listeners with real life experiences to help educate and improve your success in the woods!!
Episodes
58 episodes
FOOD PLOT Mistakes That Cost You MONEY, TIME, And BIG DEER!! | Listen Before You Fail! |
If your food plots aren’t producing the deer activity you expected, you might be making a few costly mistakes without even realizing it. In this episode of Minnesota Rackstars Podcast, we break down the biggest food plot errors hunters make — f...
What You Need to Know Before You Hit the Lake Fishing | The Fish Guy'd | Nick Retka
In this episode, we’re breaking down everything you need to know before fishing the opener in Minnesota! From early-season fish behavior to must-have gear and NEW bass regulations! We cover the details that can make or break your first da...
Why Our RUN and GUN Strategy Paid Off!! | A BUCK STILL Carrying His ANTLERS!?!
The miles were long, the coffee was strong, and the gobbles were even stronger. In this episode, we’re coming at you straight from the truck on the ride home from South Dakota after punching not one—but TWO turkey tags.We break down how ...
Strategies for Spring Gobblers!! Road Tripping to South Dakota
Three guys, one truck, and a long stretch of highway—this episode dives into the heart of a turkey hunting road trip. As the miles roll by, the conversation shifts from stories and laughs to serious strategy. From scouting new ground and breaki...
Imagination Unleashed: Adventures Beyond the Trail | How To Share The Experience of Hunting! |
Step outside and into a world where every rustling leaf, muddy footprint, and winding trail becomes the beginning of a brand-new adventure. Imagination Unleashed: Adventures Beyond the Trail is a heartwarming, family-centered podcast w...
Everything You Need to Know to Kill a Gobbler | Turkey Hunting 101 to 401|
We cover it all: Brad Lampert from S1K Custom Calls and Joe sit down and talk essential gear, shotgun and choke setups, and how to pattern your gun for lethal consistency. Then we dive into calling strategies, decoy spreads, and the setup...
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Turkey Hunting 101: | WHO Gets to Make The RULES In This STATE!?
In this episode, Joe and Mike break down everything a beginner needs to know heading into turkey season—without overcomplicating it. From basic gear and setup to calling tips and common mistakes, this is your no-nonsense guide to getting starte...
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Antler Fever: Our Annual Shed Hunt Weekend
Every spring, when the snow starts to melt and spring fever hits its peak, our crew knows it’s time—shed hunt weekend is here. In this episode, we dive into the tradition that’s become one of the highlights of our year: chasing down fres...
Best Hunts and Worst Decisions of My 2025 Season!!
Every hunting season comes with its share of unforgettable moments—and a few decisions you wish you could take back. In this episode, I’m breaking down the best hunts and worst decisions of my 2025 season. From the moments when everythin...
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South Dakota Rut Buck: The Hunt I’ll Never Forget
Join us as we hit the road home from South Dakota, still riding the high of an unforgettable rut hunt. In this episode, we break down the full story of my South Dakota buck — from the strategy that set the stage, to the encounters that kept us ...
Chasing The Rut: Road Tripping To South Dakota
Buckle up and ride along as we hit the road for South Dakota in search of rut-crazed whitetails. In this episode, we bring you inside the truck for the full road-trip experience—pre-hunt excitement, strategy breakdowns, and gear talk.We ...
The One That Got Away (Again...)
**Explicit Content In This Episode!**In this episode of The One That Got Away (Again…), we kick back and let the stories fly. From the “giant” buck that somehow slipped past, rants, to those classic campfire stories, it’s all ab...
No Boys Allowed: Girls Run Deer Camp
This isn’t your average hunting show—it’s a deer camp campfire conversation with three women who live and breathe the outdoors in their own unique ways. Two are passionate hunters, chasing whitetails and swapping stories of early mornings...
From Field to Taxidermist: Maintaining a Perfect Deer Cape | Eric Graczyk
"From Field to Taxidermist: Maintaining a Perfect Deer Cape" dives into one of the most overlooked but critical parts of a successful hunt—proper cape care. In this episode, we’ll break down the steps every hunter should take immediate...
Traveling Hunter: Tips for a Successful Out-of State Hunting Trip | Brandon Sundberg & Josh Vickers
Heading out on an out-of-state hunt? Don’t hit the road without tuning in to this episode! I sit down with seasoned traveling hunters Brandon Sundberg and Josh Vickers to share their hard-earned insights on making your next huntin...
10 Things To Do This Deer Hunting Season!! | Joe Kahl
Get ready for deer season with my ultimate checklist! In this episode, I break down 10 essential things every hunter should do or think about to prepare, stay safe, and increase their chances of success in the woods. There are tips for b...
Behind the Scenes of a Thriving Sportsman’s Club | Jerome Kahl
Discover the strategies and tactics used to help the Rice Area Sportsmen's Club become one of the best outdoor clubs in the state!! In this episode, we take you behind the scenes with past president Jerome Kahl, to discuss their passionate memb...
A Buck Named Angel | Greg Guck
In this episode, I sit down with my uncle Greg to discuss a whitetail hunt that is TOTALLY UNIMAGINABLE!! Come along to hear the story of Angel! I know YOU WILL ENJOY IT!!Thanks for listening!!!Please feel free to LI...
Thermal Coyote Hunting: Coyotes Can't Hide at Night!
This week I am joined by Nate Kozulla and Jason Lashinski! Join us as we discuss thermal night vision scopes and coyote hunting!! They will walk you through their gear setup, thermal optics, and hunting strategies for targeting pred...
Soybeans, Scrapes, and Strategies for MATURE BUCKS!!
This week we sit down with Tom and Travis to discuss proven BIG BUCK tactics along with what their setups look like this year to stack the odds in their favor! Tom also gives his insight on how he hunts "up north" and updates us on the EL...
The Shotgun "Tradition" Is OVER and Strategies to End The Dry Spell | Mike Mathiason
In this episode, we sit down with a cup of coffee to discuss why shotgun zones were created and what is going to happen now that the state is going to eliminate the tradition of "Shotgun Zones." Also, we discuss some of our strategies tha...
Don’t Tell My Dad I Started His Boat on FIRE!!
It’s 4th of July weekend and Nick (The Fish Guyd) is here to give you a fishing report!! Along with that, I had a DANGEROUS situation happen while working on my dad’s boat in my garage!!! Thanks for listening!!Plea...
LiveScope Uncovered: The Pros, The Cons, and Is It Worth It?
If you have never tried LiveScope before, listen to this podcast to hear my opinion!! During this episode, I share my first hand experience with LiveScope. I break down the pros and cons with using it. I was surprised at what ...
Crossing the Line: My Experience with Trespassers and the Law | Pete Oldakowski
In this episode, Pete Oldakowski joins me to share a MAJOR ISSUE that he has been dealing with and that is TRESPASSERS! We dive into how each situation was handled personally and with LAW ENFORCEMENT! There are things that Pete has ...
FREE CROSSBOW TAGS: Fixing Whitetail Deer Hunting | Joe Kahl
In this episode, I give the Minnesota hunting rules and regulations a MAJOR overhaul. From season dates and tag allocations to FREE CROSSBOW TAGS! I share what I would change if I were in charge of the DNR. Whether you're a seasoned...
