We’re not all habitat work all the time here at NDA. We know the importance of enjoying the fruits of your labor and that’s the primary focus of the Coffee and Deer podcast. The show is hosted by NDA President and CEO Nick Pinizzotto and his long-time hunting buddy and friend Mike Groman and focuses on hunting heritage and conservation policy. Nick and Mike are typically joined by expert guests — from NDA staff to outdoor writers to policymakers — to share hunting stories and discuss important conservation issues impacting deer and deer hunting. We hope you’ll join us for a fun and informative discussion over coffee about all things deer.
Episodes
Wednesday Apr 26, 2023
Wednesday Apr 26, 2023
Let’s face it. Most people don’t enjoy knocking on doors to seek hunting or fishing permission. Not only is it awkward for the asker, but it’s also a disruption to the landowner and sometimes an unwelcome one. While it can work and many are still successful using this tactic, it’s not ideal for most. This is where LandTrust comes in.
LandTrust was founded to make communication between landowners and outdoor recreationists easier. In this episode, Nick and The Doctor are joined by the founder and CEO of LandTrust, Nic Decastro. Nic took his idea for bridging the gap between landowners and outdoors enthusiasts and combined it with his business background to create a fast-growing company. He talks about the benefits of accessing private land through his company and also shares several success stories.
The B-Team report for this episode is one for the ages! Find out how one of our hosts found themselves stranded in Washington, D.C. in rush hour traffic for two hours and ended up having to leave their vehicle behind to get home. We wish it wasn’t true but it is! This is also an Ask NDA Anything episode and questions about protecting turkey nests and fawns and chronic wasting disease are answered.
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Title sponsor: Black Rifle Coffee Company
Show sponsor: The Firminator
National Deer Association Wildlife Cooperatives
Contact Cheyne Matzenbacher: cheyne@deerassociation.com
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Music by Bensound
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About the National Deer Association
The National Deer Association (NDA) is a non-profit deer conservation group that works to ensure the future of wild deer, wildlife habitat and hunting. Thank you for subscribing to our podcast!
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Wednesday Apr 12, 2023
Wednesday Apr 12, 2023
Do you feel that deer management only extends to your boundary line? Or, that what occurs beyond the border has traditionally been looked upon as the wild west? Wildlife Cooperatives (Co-ops) are changing that mindset. A Wildlife Co-op is comprised of neighboring landowners and/or hunters working toward common interests.
NDA has long recognized the importance of a cooperative effort among neighbors to promote healthy deer herds, healthy habitats, and for improved hunting quality. Cooperatives driven by deer management also enrich broader landscape biodiversity and conservation, which is beneficial for game and non-game species alike.
In this episode, NDA’s Deer Outreach Specialist Cheyne Matzenbacher joins Nick and The Doctor to talk about Co-ops, and how to get one started in your area. Cheyne shares success stories from his work, and The Doctor also talks about his personal experience being part of a Co-op in New York.
The B-Team Report doesn’t disappoint once again as our hosts share tales of failed muzzleloader hunts and the burn of spilled hot coffee. Next episode is an Ask NDA Anything episode, so be sure to get your questions in. You can send them to nick@deerassociation.com.
Important Links
Title sponsor: Black Rifle Coffee Company
Show sponsor: Moultrie Mobile
National Deer Association Wildlife Cooperatives
Contact Cheyne Matzenbacher: cheyne@deerassociation.com
Follow Nick Pinizzotto on Instagram
Follow Mike Groman on Instagram
Music by Bensound
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About the National Deer Association
The National Deer Association (NDA) is a non-profit deer conservation group that works to ensure the future of wild deer, wildlife habitat and hunting. Thank you for subscribing to our podcast!
Support NDA’s mission by becoming a member today.
NDA has the highest ranking from Charity Navigator, an independent group that monitors non-profits for financial efficiency and effectiveness.
Learn more about deer and deer hunting in our weekly, free e-newsletter.
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Wednesday Mar 29, 2023
Wednesday Mar 29, 2023
It’s hard to beat a good, old deer hunting story. Imagine sitting around a campfire with the drink of your choice in hand as you listen to this podcast episode with our guest, outdoor writer Dave Maas. Dave is the editor of Bowhunting World and Archery Business magazines for Grand View Outdoors, and he joins the show to talk about his profession and how he got to where he is now. Dave also shares some great deer hunting stories, including one from a recent hunt with his dad. He even offers some pointers for anyone interested in trying professional outdoor writing.
In this episode’s B-Team Report, Nick learns yet another lesson the hard way while The Doctor can’t seem to stay on his feet as winter refuses to loosen its grip in his neck of the woods. This is also an Ask NDA Anything episode and our hosts answer questions about rubs and changes to the opening day of the Pennsylvania firearms deer season. If you have an Ask NDA Anything question or a B-Team story, you can send them to nick@deerassociation.com.
Important Links
Title sponsor: Black Rifle Coffee Company
Show sponsor: The Firminator
Follow Nick Pinizzotto on Instagram
Follow Mike Groman on Instagram
Music by Bensound
Subscribe to the Podcast on:
About the National Deer Association
The National Deer Association (NDA) is a non-profit deer conservation group that works to ensure the future of wild deer, wildlife habitat and hunting. Thank you for subscribing to our podcast!
Support NDA’s mission by becoming a member today.
NDA has the highest ranking from Charity Navigator, an independent group that monitors non-profits for financial efficiency and effectiveness.
Learn more about deer and deer hunting in our weekly, free e-newsletter.
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Wednesday Mar 15, 2023
Wednesday Mar 15, 2023
In this episode of the Coffee and Deer podcast, we're talking hunting packs and what to look for when buying a pack to match your hunting needs. Nick and The Doctor talk with Zach Scheidegger and Joe Schroeder of ALPS OutdoorZ, both experienced hunters and pack experts.
They cover everything from various types of packs to how to know how much weight is safe to carry. The guys also review some of Alps OutdoorZ’s top products while previewing new offerings that will be available later in the year.
In this episode’s B-Team Report, one of our hosts ends up with a deep cut to a finger while the other sent Board members to the wrong virtual meeting room thanks to a little help from Microsoft. The next episode will have an Ask NDA Anything segment, so if you have questions or want to share your own B-Team story, you can send them to nick@deerassociation.com.
Important Links
Title sponsor: Black Rifle Coffee Company
Show sponsor: ALPS OutdoorZ
Follow Nick Pinizzotto on Instagram
Follow Mike Groman on Instagram
Music by Bensound
Subscribe to the Podcast on:
About the National Deer Association
The National Deer Association (NDA) is a non-profit deer conservation group that works to ensure the future of wild deer, wildlife habitat and hunting. Thank you for subscribing to our podcast!
Support NDA’s mission by becoming a member today.
NDA has the highest ranking from Charity Navigator, an independent group that monitors non-profits for financial efficiency and effectiveness.
Learn more about deer and deer hunting in our weekly, free e-newsletter.
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Wednesday Mar 01, 2023
Wednesday Mar 01, 2023
Shed antler hunting season is upon us and turkey seasons are opening across the country, which makes this the perfect time to have Mark Boardman from Vortex Optics join the show. Nick and The Doctor talk with Mark about something you may not have thought of, and that’s the importance of using binoculars to help you in your quest for shed antlers.
In addition, they discuss why a red dot scope can be a huge help to the shotgunner taking aim at turkeys, which is rarely easy given the level of adrenaline during those final seconds.
The guys also review the latest products from Vortex for 2023 including some cool new socks designed to keep ticks away! Vortex is far more than just an optics company.
This is an Ask NDA Anything episode and our hosts answer questions about deer research and whether or not morning hunts require treks in the dark. In this episode’s B-Team Report, the Doctor has a couple of instances of B-Teamism to share while Nick tells us about how he blamed a packrat for taking his glasses.
If you have questions for Ask NDA Anything or your own B-Team story to share, you can send them to nick@deerassociation.com.
Important Links
Title sponsor: Black Rifle Coffee Company
Show sponsor: Vortex Optics
Follow Nick Pinizzotto on Instagram
Follow Mike Groman on Instagram
Music by Bensound
Subscribe to the Podcast on:
About the National Deer Association
The National Deer Association (NDA) is a non-profit deer conservation group that works to ensure the future of wild deer, wildlife habitat and hunting. Thank you for subscribing to our podcast!
Support NDA’s mission by becoming a member today.
NDA has the highest ranking from Charity Navigator, an independent group that monitors non-profits for financial efficiency and effectiveness.
Learn more about deer and deer hunting in our weekly, free e-newsletter.
Follow us on our other channels: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube
Wednesday Feb 15, 2023
Wednesday Feb 15, 2023
The NDA Deer Steward Program is entering its 14th year of existence and it remains the only deer management certification program of its type in the country. In this episode, Nick and The Doctor are joined by NDA’s Director of Conservation, Matt Ross, and Conservation Coordinator, Ben Westfall, who talk about the history of the program as well as the launch of a brand-new Deer Steward 1 online course. They also talk about how the program has changed over the years and other related opportunities through online and in-person habitat modules. For a little fun, the guys share their favorite stories from their time administering the program. Right now NDA is offering 35% off of the new Deer Steward 1 course for the first 350 people who apply. Simply enter the code NDA35 at checkout.
In this episode’s B-Team Report you’ll hear how one of our hosts tried to set themselves on fire while the other learned some lessons about air travel the hard way. Remember, next episode is an Ask NDA Anything show so be sure to get your questions in to nick@deerassociation.com.
Important Links
Title sponsor: Black Rifle Coffee Company
Show sponsor: Leupold
Follow Nick Pinizzotto on Instagram
Follow Mike Groman on Instagram
Music by Bensound
Subscribe to the Podcast on:
About the National Deer Association
The National Deer Association (NDA) is a non-profit deer conservation group that works to ensure the future of wild deer, wildlife habitat and hunting. Thank you for subscribing to our podcast!
Support NDA’s mission by becoming a member today.
NDA has the highest ranking from Charity Navigator, an independent group that monitors non-profits for financial efficiency and effectiveness.
Learn more about deer and deer hunting in our weekly, free e-newsletter.
Follow us on our other channels: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube
Wednesday Feb 01, 2023
Wednesday Feb 01, 2023
Traveling out of the local area to hunt is steadily gaining in popularity. While going on a destination hunting trip can be exciting and rewarding, it can be equally frustrating and disappointing if hunters don’t properly plan for the excursion. There are few people who travel to hunt more than our guest, Melissa Bachman, who has seen and done it all at this stage in her career. Melissa is the longtime host and producer of Winchester Deadly Passion and she joins Nick and The Doctor to share her tips and experience for hunters venturing far from home in the coming season. She also shares stories about when things didn’t go according to plan, and how she handled those situations. Both outfitted and do-it-yourself hunts are discussed. In addition to Melissa’s impressive hunting career, she is a former board member and current advisory committee member of the National Deer Association.
In this episode’s B-Team Report, you’ll hear the story of how one of our bumbling hosts ended up walking more than 14 miles in one day due to some poor planning and indecision. This is also an Ask NDA Anything episode and Nick and The Doctor answer questions about habitat management and shed antler hunting. Do you have a question you’d like to ask NDA? If so, be sure to send them to nick@deerassociation.com.
Important Links
Title sponsor: Black Rifle Coffee Company
Melissa Bachman’s Website – Winchester Deadly Passion
Winchester Deadly Passion - Facebook
Follow Nick Pinizzotto on Instagram
Follow Mike Groman on Instagram
Music by Bensound
Subscribe to the Podcast on:
About the National Deer Association
The National Deer Association (NDA) is a non-profit deer conservation group that works to ensure the future of wild deer, wildlife habitat and hunting. Thank you for subscribing to our podcast!
Support NDA’s mission by becoming a member today.
NDA has the highest ranking from Charity Navigator, an independent group that monitors non-profits for financial efficiency and effectiveness.
Learn more about deer and deer hunting in our weekly, free e-newsletter.
Follow us on our other channels: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube
Wednesday Jan 18, 2023
Wednesday Jan 18, 2023
Our hearing is one of our five finely tuned senses and arguably the most likely to be compromised by our lack of protection of it. This is particularly true for hunters and recreational shooters who often put their hearing in danger by pulling the trigger on firearms, even with lower calibers, without proper ear protection. High-intensity impulse sounds will permanently damage the inner workings of the ear, and people who shoot firearms are at a higher risk of noise-induced hearing loss than those who do not shoot. Sometimes damage can occur with just one shot taken without hearing protection.
In this episode, we’re joined by audiologist Dr. Grace Sturdivant who is the owner and founder of OtoPro Technologies to discuss the threat of hearing loss and what can be done to mitigate it by hunters and shooters. She explains the causes and effects of hearing loss and talks about the unique way her company can help clients save their hearing.
In this episode’s B-Team Report, Nick and The Doctor share stories about how a split-second decision cost one of them about $200, while the other ended up with a sore backside thanks to some help from Mother Nature. Next week is an Ask NDA Anything episode, so be sure to get your questions in to nick@deerassociation.com soon.
Important Links
Show sponsor: Banks Outdoors
OtoPro Technologies on Instagram
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Music by Bensound
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About the National Deer Association
The National Deer Association (NDA) is a non-profit deer conservation group that works to ensure the future of wild deer, wildlife habitat and hunting. Thank you for subscribing to our podcast!
Support NDA’s mission by becoming a member today.
NDA has the highest ranking from Charity Navigator, an independent group that monitors non-profits for financial efficiency and effectiveness.
Learn more about deer and deer hunting in our weekly, free e-newsletter.
Follow us on our other channels: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube
Wednesday Jan 04, 2023
Wednesday Jan 04, 2023
Did you know that 38.3 million Americans suffer from critical hunger every day, or that one in six children lack the daily nutrition necessary for healthy growth? Imagine a situation where you were forced to secure a loan to put gas in your vehicle and food on your table. Unfortunately, that’s the reality for a startling number of people and much of it flies under the radar of awareness.
The good news is, deer hunters can help by sharing a portion of their venison each season. Thanks to programs like Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry (FHFH), more than 22 million servings of venison have been provided since the group’s founding in 1997. You might be surprised to know that one deer can provide up to 160 meals for a family in need, so imagine the impact you’re making when you decide to share meat from a deer you tagged.
Nick and The Doctor are joined on the show by Josh Wilson, Executive Director of FHFH, and Peter Churchbourne, Director of the NRA Hunters Leadership Fund, to talk about the importance of hunters stepping up and giving back.
This is also an Ask NDA Anything episode and our hosts tackle questions about the impact of drought on antler growth and whether or not different times during the season require their own stand or blind locations. In this episode’s B-Team Report, learn which of our hosts almost learned the hard way that having a range finder does you no good if it’s not easily accessible.
Happy New Year friends!
Important Links
Show sponsor: Mathews Archery
Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry
Follow Nick Pinizzotto on Instagram
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Music by Bensound
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About the National Deer Association
The National Deer Association (NDA) is a non-profit deer conservation group that works to ensure the future of wild deer, wildlife habitat and hunting. Thank you for subscribing to our podcast!
Support NDA’s mission by becoming a member today.
NDA has the highest ranking from Charity Navigator, an independent group that monitors non-profits for financial efficiency and effectiveness.
Learn more about deer and deer hunting in our weekly, free e-newsletter.
Follow us on our other channels: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube
Wednesday Dec 14, 2022
Wednesday Dec 14, 2022
It’s hard to believe that the 2022 fall hunting season has come to an end. We spend so many months preparing and thinking about the coming season that the few months of hunting we have seems to flash by in the blink of an eye. In this episode, Nick and The Doctor recap their seasons and share stories of filled tags and missed opportunities. More than just telling hunting stories, the guys share what they felt went well, and what could have gone better during the season. They also share their B-Team stories with one involving physical pain and another about getting caught with your pants down, literally!
Remember, the next episode is an Ask NDA Anything episode so please get your questions in by emailing nick@deerassociation.com. Please note that we will skip a week for the holidays and the next Coffee and Deer podcast will post on January 4.
Important Links
Show sponsor: Black Rifle Coffee Company
Follow Nick Pinizzotto on Instagram
Follow Mike Groman on Instagram
Music by Bensound
Subscribe to the Podcast on:
About the National Deer Association
The National Deer Association (NDA) is a non-profit deer conservation group that works to ensure the future of wild deer, wildlife habitat and hunting. Thank you for subscribing to our podcast!
Support NDA’s mission by becoming a member today.
NDA has the highest ranking from Charity Navigator, an independent group that monitors non-profits for financial efficiency and effectiveness.
Learn more about deer and deer hunting in our weekly, free e-newsletter.
Follow us on our other channels: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube