Down The Barrel

01/01/2026

🎉 Down The Barrel Podcast – New Year’s Eve Special 🎙️

We’re ringing in the New Year with a laid-back, just-for-fun episode of Down The Barrel! 🍻

In this one, the guys:
✅ Wish everyone a Happy New Year
✅ Remind you to be safe and have fun
✅ Break down how MDHA works and why it matters
✅ Go off the rails (briefly) about those damn Black Angus cows
✅ Announce a NEW sponsor for 2026
✅ Look ahead at what’s coming in 2026

Kick back, have a laugh, and help us close out the year right. Thanks for listening and for supporting us—here’s to another great year of conservation, hunting tradition, and good times.

🎧 Listen now and celebrate with us! 🍾🥂

Ring in the New Year with a just-for-fun, no-pressure episode of Down The Barrel! The guys kick back to wrap up the year, wish everyone a Happy New Year, and...

12/24/2025

🎄🥃 NEW EPISODE — Down The Barrel: Christmas & Eggnog Edition 🥃🎄

The boys are in full holiday mode on this one. We’re talking Christmas, New Year’s, favorite (and least favorite) Christmas movies, what’s going on with the Pet & Livestock Protection Act, ice fishing, and plenty of seasonal BS you’d expect this time of year.

👉 WE NEED YOUR HELP:
Send us your best eggnog recipes 🍻 — classic, spiked, family secret, or downright questionable. We’ll be trying listener-submitted recipes on next week’s show, so don’t hold back.

Drop your eggnog recipes in the comments or send them our way, hit play, and enjoy this festive edition of Down The Barrel Podcast.

🎧 Listen now | 🎄 Drink responsibly | 🥃 Nog aggressively https://youtu.be/Y0F9JQ29O6M

It’s the most wonderful (and slightly unhinged) time of the year on Down The Barrel! The guys settle in for a festive Christmas & Eggnog Edition, talking all...

12/20/2025

🦌🎙️ NEW EPISODE – Down The Barrel Podcast 🎙️🦌

This week, the guys connect virtually with some great folks from the Des Moines Valley Chapter of MDHA to talk about one of the most impactful youth programs we have—the Kilen Woods Youth Deer Hunt.

We’re joined by Brian, chapter president; Denis, former MDHA president; and Matt, a former Kilen Woods youth hunter who’s now giving back as a mentor. They share what makes this once-in-a-lifetime, fully mentored deer hunt so special—and why it matters for the future of hunting and conservation in Minnesota.

Huge thanks to the Des Moines Valley crew for joining us (and for hanging in there through a few technical hiccups 😄). This is a great listen for anyone who believes in mentoring the next generation and passing on our hunting traditions.

🎧 Listen now and help us spread the word about this incredible youth opportunity! https://youtu.be/5k5CEG2ZbMY

The guys connect virtually with some great folks from the Des Moines Valley Chapter of MDHA to talk about one of MDHA’s most meaningful youth programs—the Ki...

12/03/2025

We’re excited to share our latest conversation featuring one amazing guest — BerLynn Fleury, Women’s Engagement Coordinator for Roger Up.

BerLynn joins us to talk about her work with Roger Up’s women’s program and to look back on the incredible MDHA–Roger Up Lady Veterans Deer Hunt we hosted a few weeks ago. From stories in the stand to laughs around “deer camp,” this one brought back some great memories with an amazing group of women (and a couple MDHA goobers tagging along 😄).

Take a listen, get to know BerLynn, and hear more about the mission, the people, and the positive impact of Roger Up.

👉 Don’t forget to like, share, and follow both MDHA and Roger Up to support programming like this! https://youtu.be/x-OiZXm3tUo

Roger Up

On this episode, we’re joined by one incredible guest: BerLynn Fleury, Women’s Engagement Coordinator for Roger Up. BerLynn sits down with us to share her st...

11/25/2025

🎙️ NEW DEER CAMPS EPISODE! 🦌🔥

We’re back with our buddy Joe Cannella, talking all things Togo, MN deer camp — including the creepy mannequin that watches over the place. 😂

Great stories, big laughs, and a deer camp vibe you don’t want to miss. https://youtu.be/ow_XS6hj6Zo

On this edition of Deer Camps, we welcome back our good friend Joe Cannella for another great conversation. Joe takes us up to his deer camp in the Togo, Min...

11/13/2025

In this week’s episode, we sit down with MDHA Woodland Chapter President Wayne Lindquist to talk about his family’s long-standing deer camp near Hill City, Minnesota. Wayne shares the history, the traditions, the rules, and a few great success stories from their camp.

Plus, Jared jumps in with a couple stories from his family’s deer camp—including a fun prank he pulled on his dad. 🤣 Because what’s deer camp without a little mischief?

We also cover how everyone did on opening weekend and what the guys have been up to since.

In this episode, we sit down with MDHA Woodland Chapter President Wayne Lindquist to dive into the rich legacy of his family’s long-standing deer camp near H...

11/07/2025

🎙️ New Episode: Camp Ripley Recap!

We break down our first go at the new Camp Ripley system — what we learned, how it went, and what you need to know before heading there next time.

We also kick off the Minnesota Deer Fi****ms Opener and share what we’ve got planned for opener weekend.

Good luck to all the hunters heading out — stay safe, have fun, and let us know how your opener goes! 🦌🔥

This week on Down The Barrel, we dive into our first go at the new Camp Ripley system — what worked, what didn’t, and everything we learned along the way. We...

11/04/2025

🚨🎙️ New Episode Alert!

We’re heading way up north for this one! Our latest Down the Barrel episode features Conservation Officer Anthony Bermel from the Babbitt/Ely area, who stopped by to talk about what life is like as a C.O. in some of Minnesota’s wildest country — including the Boundary Waters.

From Deer Opener and Moose Hunting to wolves, fishing, and even the spruce tops black market, we cover it all in this jam-packed episode.

If you love hunting, conservation, and behind-the-scenes stories from the Northwoods — this one’s a must-listen! 🎧

👉 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts!

Our latest guest is Conservation Officer Anthony Bermel, who patrols the Babbitt and Ely area—deep in the heart of northern Minnesota. Anthony stopped by to ...

10/15/2025

🚨 New Podcast Episode! 🚨

The guys hit the marsh for a duck hunt — a first for Jimmy and Deano! Luckily, Jared had the gear (and the know-how) to keep things running smooth. Lots of laughs, a few birds down, and no swans harmed 😂🦆

They also chat about the Duluth Pack & MDHA Hunters Choice collaboration, where every pack sold supports wildlife conservation right here in Minnesota. Get yours today 👉 www.mndeerhunters.com/duluthpack

Youth Season starts tomorrow and the crew’s gearing up for Camp Ripley at the end of the month — it’s a busy fall in the woods! 🍂🎯 https://youtu.be/mwMKwDxxXXQ

The crew hits the marsh for a duck hunt — a first for Jimmy and Deano! Thankfully, Jared came prepared with all the gear (and a little experience) to make su...

10/08/2025

🎙️ New Episode Alert!

We recently sat down with Chance Adams from the Minnesota Chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers for a great conversation about all things deer, conservation, and a few good laughs along the way.

We cover CWD and BHA’s CWD Pint Nights, chat about the upcoming Icebreaker event this winter, and of course… go off on a few classic tangents like only we can.

If you care about Minnesota’s wild places, public lands, and good company — this one’s for you. 🍻

https://youtu.be/Q4gTIwvdaJU

In this episode, we sit down with Chance Adams from the Minnesota Chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers for a great conversation about conservation, camar...

10/01/2025

🦃 New Episode! 🎙️
Fall turkey season is here 🍂 and we’re talking tactics with Eugene Crandall from NWTF.

✅ What turkeys are up to right now
✅ Tricks to boost your odds
✅ Why we even have a fall season
✅ Hunting stories from the field

On this episode, we sit down with Eugene Crandall from the Minnesota Chapter of the NWTF to dive into the world of fall turkey hunting. Eugene shares practic...

10/01/2025

A morning buck montage from VWP. Thanks for sharing Tom.