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Public land secrets and scouting knowledge along with tree stand climbing tricks.

 

“DIY Sportsman”

The DIY Sportsman site is set up for outdoorsman who don't buy success. Hunters who try their luck on public land and fisherman who study their craft down to a science will feel welcome. Although the site, based originally off of the popular DIY Sportsman Youtube Channel, got its start teaching how to self film and hunt whitetail deer on public land, it's expanded to cover fishing, gear reviews, and DIY tips and modifications to make gear more useful.
archery podcast

Episode 15 – All Things Archery

All Things Archery This podcast is sort of a campfire style discussion about archery setups between Garrett and Bobby. It starts with equipment and styles that they’re using, especially with the upcoming turkey season. They discuss shooting with opposite handed bows, using Quivalizer style setups, peep eliminator systems, vanes and feathers, broadheads, limbs, tabs, targets, […]

archery form

Archery Form work with Arne Moe

Archery Form with Arne Moe Last summer I met up with archery coach Arne Moe to work on my form and technique. Even though I primarily bowhunt vs compete in target archery, I believe the fundamentals apply to each. Arne has a Level 4 certification in NTS, which not only means he understands proper shooting […]

Milwaukee M18 Fuel with StrikeMaster Lazer 8″

This is my review of the Milwaukee M18 paired with the StrikeMaster Lazer 8 inch hand auger bit. The M18 is the best drill I’ve personally tried, with much greater torque than the cheaper Ryobi drills I’d tried in the past. Compared to the K-Drill system, this auger is significantly cheaper. However, it is also […]

Late season layering

Late Season Layering System – Extreme Cold

Layering for cold weather can be extremely important. The colder it gets, the more important it is to regulate temperature on the way in to prevent sweating and choose every layer for a specific purpose. In the upper MidWest, it’s been below zero Fahrenheit for most of the past week. I’ve been hunting in the […]

diy lineman's belt

DIY Lineman’s Belt

This is my DIY Lineman’s belt for climbing a tree to hang a tree stand or saddle and climbing sticks. A lineman’s belt of some sort is really a necessity to be able to safely and comfortably hang sticks while you climb a tree. Most lineman’s belts that you can buy from hunting companies, or […]

Apeman H68

Apeman H68 Trail Camera Review

The Apeman trail camera (H68) is one of the higher rated trail cameras on Amazon. It also has a great average review, especially considering the price of $80 USD. Apeman sent me one of the cameras in addition to their slightly less expensive H45, which I’ve reviewed in another video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5iVoZmifu3w&t=1s In summary, there are […]

Ice fishing basics

Episode 11 – Ice Fishing Basics Podcast

Ice Fishing Basics Podcast In this Episode, we discuss ice fishing gear from the perspective of someone with a lot of experience fishing the upper MidWest (Garrett) talking to a total newbie (Boudreaux). Topics covered include electronics, rod styles, augers, safety gear, and shelters. Through plenty of trips with various anglers, Garrett has not only […]

ozone podcast

Episode 10 – The Truth about Ozone

The Truth about Ozone Today’s episode is a special one. We’ve brought on our first guest, Shawn Chadwick, to discuss ozone with. He has a PhD and works as a chemical engineer, so if anyone understands what’s actually going on with ozone scent elimination, it’s him.  In addition, he’s also a hardcore whitetail hunter and […]

Bobby Boswell’s Gear List 2017

Boswell Gear List 2017 (Excel file) Boudreaux Boswell Gear List 2017 The above documents show the complete list of equipment that Boudreaux Boswell of the DIY Sportsman podcast used in 2017. Keep in mind, Boswell currently lives in Utah and is hunting a combination of elk and mule deer, but still comes back to the mid-West […]

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Episode 9 – Ultimate Gear Review 2017

Ultimate Gear Review 2017 In their final podcast of 2017, Garrett and Bobby dive into a full on review of all the new products they tried over the course of the year. Archery equipment is tackled first, from compound and trad bows to arrows, insert systems, and broadheads. Next, the two cover new camping gear […]