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by Dan Johnson, Sportsmen's Empire
Going strong for over a decade with real relatable podcasts, The Nine Finger Chronicles covers in-depth hunting strategy, individual hunter profiles, hunting success stories, and current events surrounding hunting rules, regulations and conservation practices. Host Dan Johnson is a passionate sportsman whose year revolves around the outdoors, his crazy family, and his overall love for Mother Nature.
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- 5 days ago55 min
Finding Success In The Big Woods & Swamps
Joey Mnczunski joins Dan Johnson to share how he left a crowded family lease in southern Michigan and built a public-land hunting approach in Northern Michigan’s big woods. Over years of scouting and hunting, Joey learned to read swamps, clear-cuts, river bottoms, and changing deer pressure—and to hunt the spots rather than chase one specific buck.Joey talks about how antler point restrictions may have affected hunting in the region, how he finds promising ground, and why he rarely hunts the same tree twice in a season. He also breaks down speed scouting by boat, locating scrape hubs along fire trails, and adjusting to deer that move into swamps as firearm season approaches.The conversation includes the story behind Joey’s last-season buck: a once-logged autumn olive thicket regrew, the deer sign returned, and Joey set up there—leading to a close-range encounter.If you’re interested in public-land deer hunting, big woods scouting, or adapting your strategy to terrain and pressure, this episode is packed with lessons earned in the field.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
- 1 weeks ago45 min
Suburban Bowhunting & Population Control
Urban deer hunting gets wild fast when 10 acres can hold 15 to 20 deer. Returning guest Mike Ward joins Dan Johnson to explain how he and his organization help manage overpopulated deer in southeastern Pennsylvania, where deer move through backyards, landscaping beds, and neighborhoods.They discuss why deer numbers rebound despite heavy harvest pressure, how township partnerships and archery-only management work, and why hunting small suburban parcels still depends on wind, access, and understanding deer and human movement. Mike also explains how donated venison supports local food banks.Plus, hear the story of an opening-day hunt on an 8-acre property where Mike and a friend each tagged a buck—including a 10-point buck Mike hadn’t known was there. It’s a look at the realities of suburban deer management, the challenges of hunting tight parcels, and the surprising opportunities that can come with them.Check out Thompson Cigars and use my code NFC for a great deal: https://thompsoncigar.comCheck Out www.outdoorsy.com and enter NFC to have your service fees removed.Our Sponsors:* Check out Thompson Cigars and use my code NFC for a great deal: https://thompsoncigar.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
- 1 weeks ago47 min
Opening Week Public Land Buck Down
AI is already changing deer hunting faster than most hunters want to admit. Dan Johnson and returning guest Aaron Berg break down how drone recovery, public-land strategy, and early-season buck behavior are forcing hunters to rethink what is fair, what is effective, and where the line should be drawn.Aaron shares the reality of running a deer recovery drone in the middle of hunting season, including what a recovery costs, how long he’ll search, and why some hunters are using the technology exactly as intended while others are pushing into shady territory. Dan and Aaron get into the ethics of using drones for scouting, how quickly the thermal and imaging tech can expose deer movement, and why some states are starting to get nervous about where this all leads.Then Aaron tells the story of a wild early-season public-land hunt that ended with a hard-earned buck from a tiny pocket of white oaks surrounded by bedding cover and water. You’ll hear how he hunted a brutally specific wind, slipped in with his saddle gear, watched does and multiple bucks filter through, and finally sealed the deal after making three shots in one of the strangest deer encounters imaginable.You’ll discover:Why drone recovery is becoming both a lifesaver and a controversyHow fast AI-generated images can blur the line between real and fakeThe gray area around drones, property lines, and recovering wounded deerWhy early-season white oak hunting can still produce a mature buckHow Aaron uses wind, terrain, and bedding access to create high-odds public-land setupsDan also pushes into the bigger question every hunter should be asking now: how much technology is too much? If you care about deer hunting ethics, public-land tactics, or simply hearing a brutally honest success story from a guy who earns every tag, this one belongs on your list.Perfect for hunters who love real-world tactics, public-land problem solving, and honest conversations about where modern hunting is headed.Our Sponsors:* Check out Thompson Cigars and use my code NFC for a great deal: https://thompsoncigar.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
- 2 weeks ago1h 13m
Tater Skins & Fist Fights
What happens when a hunting podcast turns into a hilarious, brutally honest conversation about parenting, public-land chaos, and why the best bowhunters are always one bad decision away from disaster? Dan Johnson and Pierce Nelles unpack the kind of real life that can derail a hunt in seconds - a swallowed Lego, an emergency room run, and a day that goes off the rails before the first arrow is ever shot.Dan Johnson, host of the Nine Finger Chronicles, brings the chaos from the Johnson household, while Pierce Nelles of the Wisconsin Sportsman adds his own stories, sharp humor, and hard-earned hunting perspective. Together they bounce from family emergencies to childhood fights, from the weirdest emergency room stories imaginable to the mindset it takes to stay calm when a giant buck finally steps into range.You'll discover:Why a "quick" scouting trip can turn into an all-day parenting and ER marathonWhat both hosts look for when a buck is closing the distance and panic starts to creep inThe hardest football drills they ever survived and why those games still feel relevant in the woodsHow water levels, river bottoms, and rising temps completely change deer movementWhy some of the best hunting intel comes from cell cams, scrape lines, and the right wind on the right standPierce also shares what he's seeing on his Wisconsin and Iowa properties right now, including how rainfall and river flooding have reshuffled camera activity and why early season movement is starting to tell a bigger story. Dan breaks down the deer behavior he's watching on his own farms, plus the exact mental routine he uses when a trophy buck is about to blow up the moment.This is the kind of episode that reminds you hunting is never just hunting. It's family, time management, busted plans, busted egos, and the occasional life lesson wrapped in a pretty funny conversation. Perfect for hunters, dads, and anyone who enjoys the unfiltered side of the outdoors.Dan Johnson hosts the Nine Finger Chronicles and shares candid stories from the field and home life. Pierce Nelles hosts the Wisconsin Sportsman podcast and brings tactical hunting insight, Midwest deer talk, and a knack for keeping the conversation entertaining.Our Sponsors:* Check out Thompson Cigars and use my code NFC for a great deal: https://thompsoncigar.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
- 2 weeks ago56 min
Public Land Slayer: Chancy Walters
Forward-facing sonar, brutal tournament pressure, and a 220- to 240-inch Kansas buck that got away—Chancy Walters lays it all out in this raw, funny, and unexpectedly intense conversation.If you care about competition fishing, big whitetails, or the mindset it takes to stay dangerous when the margins are razor-thin, this episode hits hard. Chancy breaks down why today’s tournament game is so punishing, how electronics have changed bass fishing forever, and why he still thinks old-school instincts matter more than gear.He shares:What separates the guys who are always near the top from the rest of the fieldWhy losing one fish can wreck an entire tournamentHow forward-facing sonar changed the sport—and why he thinks it hurts the soul of fishingThe difference between fishing for fun and fishing like it mattersHow he scouts and hunts big bucks by covering ground, glassing hard, and staying ready to move fastThen the conversation shifts into whitetail gold. Chancy tells the wild story of the giant Kansas buck he had at 12 yards, couldn’t legally shoot, and later watched slip into legend. The conversation also covers decoy setups, satellite bucks, rut movement, knocking on doors for permission, and why he’d rather kill a dozen 170s than chase one 200.Chancy Walters is a full-time artist known for his feather paintings, dog portraits, deer art, and custom wildlife work. He’s also a hard-charging tournament angler and whitetail hunter who lives by one rule: keep moving until the odds finally break your way.Essential listening if you love deer-hunting strategy, tournament fishing, public-land pressure, or authentic outdoor conversations.Our Sponsors:* Check out Thompson Cigars and use my code NFC for a great deal: https://thompsoncigar.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
- 3 weeks ago53 min
B.S. Session: Small Property Oasis
Some of the best deer habitat isn’t on giant farms - it’s built one pond, one apple tree, and one overlooked bedding pocket at a time. Dan Johnson and Adam Larson break down how a 35-acre Wisconsin property becomes a legit buck magnet when you combine food, cover, access, and a little obsession.Adam shares the real-world habitat decisions behind his place in Columbia County, from a 20-by-30 pond tucked into a transition line to a 49-tree apple orchard planted for a harvest window that runs from August into October. You’ll hear why he favors semi-dwarf and standard varieties, why fencing matters for the first 5 to 7 years, and how disease-resistant apples can outperform the typical “deer tree” setup most hunters try and abandon too early.We also get into the deer foods most hunters overlook. Adam talks pignut hickory, heavy acorn years, micro food plots, and why buckthorn and prickly ash - the “bad” stuff in habitat circles - can create the kind of nasty travel corridor mature deer love. Dan and Adam also compare notes on the September shift, with both seeing bucks redistribute as velvet comes off and crops change, sometimes to their advantage and sometimes not.The conversation goes deeper into strategy, too. Adam explains how he hunts a property with swirling thermals, why wind and access dictate when he can actually enter the woods, and what it means to manage a small acreage that’s surrounded by neighbors who know exactly what he’s built. They also tackle CWD head-on - what it looks like in the field, how it compares to EHD, and why Adam believes the disease is real but not the herd-ending collapse many hunters were led to fear.If you’re trying to squeeze more out of small acreage, build better deer habitat, or simply want a smarter way to think about early-season hunting, this one is packed with practical takeaways. Perfect for whitetail hunters who want less hype and more field-tested strategy.Our Sponsors:* Check out Thompson Cigars and use my code NFC for a great deal: https://thompsoncigar.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
- 3 weeks ago50 min
Next Level Bowhunting Strategy
Big deer hunting success comes down to two things most hunters get wrong: trigger control and finding the micro pocket that deer actually use. Dan Johnson breaks down how to resist shooting the first decent buck that walks by, why that discipline is the difference between filling a tag and chasing a true target buck, and how access routes, bedding edges, and staging areas can completely change your odds.He also shares the real-world thinking behind hunting pressure, trail camera strategy, and why the smallest overlooked pocket in thick cover often holds the oldest deer on the property. If you’ve ever felt one good buck away from breaking down and taking the shot, this episode will hit home.You’ll discover:How to build your own “hit list” and stick to it without blowing the season too earlyWhy trigger control matters more when you’re trying to move from average bucks to mature deerHow micro pockets, bedding edges, and soft transitions create high-percentage setupsThe difference between morning and evening access routes and why one bad entry can wreck a huntWhat staging areas really look like, including the edge sign that gives them awayDan also gets candid about the sacrifices behind chasing bigger bucks, from eating tag soup to passing deer you’ve already convinced yourself to shoot. This is the mindset episode for hunters who want to level up, make sharper decisions, and stop wasting opportunities on the wrong deer.Perfect for whitetail hunters heading into archery season, especially if you’re trying to hunt smarter, pass more deer, and finally connect on the buck you’ve been waiting for.Our Sponsors:* Check out Thompson Cigars and use my code NFC for a great deal: https://thompsoncigar.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
- 4 weeks ago50 min
Deer Hunting: Less Pressure More Patience
Ten years changes the hunter, but maybe not in the way you think. Ryan Mead sits down with Dan Johnson to compare notes on a decade of bowhunting, deer behavior, and the hard truth that experience eventually changes how much you care about doing everything “perfect.”Ryan opens up about what has shifted most since his last appearance on Nine Finger Chronicles - from being overly cautious with trail cameras and stand access to prioritizing time, family, and high-percentage hunts over obsessive preseason perfection. Dan and Ryan break down how that mindset affects when to move cameras, when to hunt mornings, why some properties fire in late October, and why pressure from neighbors can push bucks exactly where you want them.You’ll discover:Why Ryan stopped overthinking every trail camera move and now focuses on efficiencyHow his Michigan properties behave differently from his Northeast Missouri leaseWhy late October can outproduce the “popular” November dates on certain farmsHow deer movement shifts when crops come out, cover changes, and pressure ramps upWhat years of hunting multiple states have taught him about buck quality, timing, and patienceRyan also shares the reality of balancing deer hunting with work, family, and a side passion for three-on-three basketball at 44, plus the lessons he learned from out-of-state trips in Kansas and Missouri, including the classic “Michigan mistake” - shooting too soon when you finally see the kind of bucks you never get at home.This episode is perfect for hunters who are trying to decide whether to keep grinding preseason or simplify, and for anyone who has ever wondered if the “right” hunting dates are really the same everywhere. If you like practical deer hunting talk with real-world pressure, access, and timing insights, this one will have you rethinking your own season plan.Check out Thompson Cigars and use my code NFC for a great deal: https://thompsoncigar.comCheck Out www.outdoorsy.com and enter NFC to have your service fees removed.Our Sponsors:* Check out Thompson Cigars and use my code NFC for a great deal: https://thompsoncigar.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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