Hunting Gear Podcast

Dan Johnson, a fixture of Sportsmen's Empire and a dedicated whitetail hunter himself, runs Hunting Gear Podcast as a practical resource for hunters who want honest opinions about the equipment they rely on in the field. Each week Dan brings on industry founders, product designers, and seasoned hunters to talk about the gear that shapes modern bowhunting and rifle seasons: trail cameras, saddles, broadheads, boots, optics, packs, camo systems, and the latest crop of bows hitting the market. Rather than running through spec sheets, episodes dig into why products get designed the way they do, what problems the founders were trying to solve, and how the gear actually holds up after a full fall of hard hunts. Dan asks the questions most buyers would, pushing guests on price points, durability, and the real-world trade-offs that never make it into marketing copy. He also shares his own experience from Iowa public land, talking through what's working in his kit and what he's swapping out. Longtime listeners will recognize recurring guests from companies like Tethrd, Exodus, and Sitka, alongside smaller builders trying to carve out a niche. If you're planning a gear overhaul or just curious about what's new before the season opens, this show is a steady stream of straight answers.