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Episode 612th May 2026 • The Wild Tone • Brian Colburn
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The primary focus of this episode is to provide essential insights for beginner and intermediate hunters, particularly in preparation for the upcoming hunting season. We emphasize the significance of employing roost listening techniques, which can yield valuable information surpassing that of conventional maps. It is imperative to arrive at the hunting location during the critical times of first light or last light in the week preceding the opener. During this period, we advocate for remaining still and attuned to the natural sounds of the environment, such as gobbles, fly downs, and hen talk. By marking the roosting locations on one’s mobile device, we can effectively strategize for the following day’s endeavor, ensuring a more fruitful hunting experience.

Takeaways:

  • The podcast presents essential tips tailored for both novice and intermediate hunters.
  • Effective hunting strategies encompass shotgun archery as well as muzzleloader preseason preparations.
  • Utilizing Roost Listening provides insights that surpass conventional mapping techniques for hunting.
  • Arriving at dawn or dusk in the week preceding the opener significantly enhances hunting success.
  • Remaining still and attentive allows one to discern gobbles, fly downs, and hen communication.
  • Marking the roost location on your mobile device enables strategic planning for future hunts.

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Today's tip is brought to you by Wildtone Labs and is for beginner and intermediate hunters.

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Applies to shotgun archery and muzzleloader preseason.

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Roost Listening tells you more than any map.

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Show up at first light or last light in the week before the opener.

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Sit still and listen for gobbles, fly downs and hen talk.

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Mark the roost on your phone.

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That bird becomes tomorrow's plan.

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Brought to you by wildtone Labs.

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Helping you call dinner.

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