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 Jul 13, 2022
Wednesday Jul 13, 2022
The use of suppressors for hunting and shooting is steadily growing in popularity. There are many benefits to using one ranging from hearing protection to reduced recoil to spooking less game. Despite their benefits, many shooters have the misconception that obtaining one is too cumbersome and not worth the hassle or expense.
Our guest on this episode is Brandon Maddox, the founder and CEO of Silencer Central, and he explains how his company has made it easier than ever to add a suppressor to your gun cabinet. He talks about the start of the company and how his recognizing a void in the industry eventually led to him having two floors of warehouse space full of suppressors waiting to go out to consumers. Finally, he details the process involved with getting a suppressor and the process his company uses to make it as simple as possible.
This is also an Ask NDA Anything episode! Nick and The Doctor tackle questions about early season decoy use and battery options for cellular trail cameras. They also talk about their mid-summer preparations for the coming deer season and give the always entertaining B Team Report.
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Wednesday Jun 29, 2022
Wednesday Jun 29, 2022
In case you missed it or have been too consumed with life to notice, July 4th weekend is this coming weekend. For many of us, that means time to dust off the trail cameras and get them back into the woods. Antler growth by this time of year is starting to give an indication of what to expect from bucks by fall, and who doesn’t love getting photos of fawns, turkey poults, or other baby critters that abound this time of year? That makes Paul Annear of Cuddeback the perfect guest for this episode. Paul, also an avid deer hunter and outdoor writer, shares some of his favorite strategies for getting the most out of trail cameras and he talks with Nick and The Doctor about everything from where to place your cameras to how to store and manage your favorite images.
Also in this episode, Nick recaps the recent NDA Board meeting, which was held at Bass Pro Shops headquarters in Springfield, Missouri and you’ll also get the latest B-Team report. Don’t forget to get your Ask NDA Anything questions in for the next episode. You might just win yourself an NDA hat or other great prize.
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About the National Deer Association
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NDA has the highest ranking from Charity Navigator, an independent group that monitors non-profits for financial efficiency and effectiveness.
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Wednesday Jun 15, 2022
Wednesday Jun 15, 2022
Sometimes when you have a passion for something, you just have to throw caution to the wind and go for it. That’s exactly what our guest Megan Plete Postol did, and it led to her becoming an award winning journalist. She recently won first place in the Outdoor Writers Association of America’s Excellent in Craft Awards in the hunting and shooting sports category for her article, “Hunters of Color Collabs to Produce Deer Hunt for New Black, Indigenous, and People of Color Hunters.” This story was derived from a Field to Fork event where The Nature Conservancy (TNC), New York Backcountry Hunters and Anglers, Hunters of Color, New York Department of Environmental Conservation and NDA came together to host a mentored hunting event for aspiring hunters from the Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) community.
Megan is also an avid hunter that owns five beagles and loves pursuing rabbits, and she also shot her first archery deer last season. She shares the exciting story of the hunt during the show. This is also an Ask NDA Anything episode and Nick and the Doctor answer listener questions about hunting from the ground and NDA internship opportunities. They also introduce a new segment to the show, the B-Team Report, which you won’t want to miss.
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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.
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Wednesday Jun 01, 2022
Wednesday Jun 01, 2022
Did you know that at any given time there are probably at least 100 different bills in play at all levels of government that involve deer or deer hunting? This is why NDA has made participating in deer and conservation policy one of our top priorities. While it’s not what gets most deer enthusiasts excited and doesn’t bring the adrenaline rush of an approaching buck, engaging in deer and conservation policy is critical to ensuring the future of deer and deer hunting, and NDA is lucky to have Director of Policy, Torin Miller, on our team.
In this episode, Nick and The Doctor talk with Torin about why working on policy matters is so important, and they also review some current pieces of legislation that deer hunters should know about. The hosts even give Torin a chance to boast about filling both of his spring gobbler tags.
Our next episode is an Ask NDA Anything episode so please submit your questions to nick@deerassociation.com. We have a fresh batch of hats to give away for the best questions!
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About the National Deer Association
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NDA has the highest ranking from Charity Navigator, an independent group that monitors non-profits for financial efficiency and effectiveness.
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Wednesday May 18, 2022
Wednesday May 18, 2022
Doug Duren is one of the most dedicated conservationists of our time. He’s an Aldo Leopold fan, and his passion for conservation led him to coining the catchy phrase, “It’s not ours, it’s just our turn.” He is a contributor to MeatEater and is a regular guest on the MeatEater podcast.
Doug joins Nick and the Doctor to discuss a range of hunting and conservation topics and he shares why he is particularly dedicated to getting the word out about chronic wasting disease when so many others shy away from it. He talks about managing his family farm that has been in the family for 120 years, and how his management of the property differs from that of his father. Part of that management involves sharing it with his friends and also as a tool to recruit new hunters. He believes private landowners can do more for conservation and he is leading by example.
Also in this episode we answer three Ask NDA Anything questions ranging from food plots to fawns to saddle hunting. Nick shares the story of his not so incredible journey home from a recent trip to Austin, TX and the guys rehash their turkey hunting adventures, which are always more entertaining than productive.
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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.
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Wednesday May 04, 2022
Wednesday May 04, 2022
Digital mapping and GPS technologies have revolutionized the ways in which sportsmen and women navigate public lands. By pinpointing a user’s real-time location on the landscape, handheld GPS units and smartphone applications allow hunters and anglers to know exactly where they stand relative to property boundaries and other key landmarks.
Unfortunately, when it comes to public lands, incomplete and inconsistent mapping data prevents hunters and anglers as well as land management agencies—including the Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, National Park Service, and Army Corps of Engineers—from utilizing the full benefit of these technologies.
The recently passed Modernizing Access to our Public Land (MAPLand) Act promises to bring our public land mapping records into the 21st century by digitizing the approximate 32,000 recorded easements that are currently only available in paper form. This will ultimately make it much easier for sportsmen to find access to public lands. Joel Webster, Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership’s (TRCP) Vice President of Western Conservation joins Nick and the Doctor to explain the Act and discuss TRCP’s close partnership with NDA on conservation policy matters.
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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.
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Wednesday Apr 20, 2022
Wednesday Apr 20, 2022
Great joy and indescribable sorrow. You get a little bit of both in this emotional episode of the Coffee and Deer podcast. Nick and the doctor start the show by talking a little turkey as they recap Nick’s recent hunts in Delaware where he was able to call in a gobbler for governor John Carney on opening morning, and then one for himself the next day out. The guys talk through each hunt and offer tips from their many years of experience.
In answering this episode’s Ask NDA Anything question, they give their opinions on why a listener seems to find more shed antlers while turkey hunting than he does when specifically targeting sheds.
The show closes with Nick sharing the story of having to say goodbye to his best friend, his 14 year-old red ticked hound, Arrow. If you’ve ever found yourself in this position, you’ll understand the deep feelings and emotions that come through. Arrow lived a full life that spanned three states, and she learned to blood trail deer, retrieve ducks, and much more during that time, all while being the best companion a family could hope for.
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About the National Deer Association
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NDA has the highest ranking from Charity Navigator, an independent group that monitors non-profits for financial efficiency and effectiveness.
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Wednesday Apr 06, 2022
Wednesday Apr 06, 2022
With so many different optics and specifications to chose from, whether it be binoculars, rifle and shotgun scopes, or spotting scopes, it’s no wonder consumers are easily confused about what to choose for their needs. In today’s episode we try to take the mystery out of the process while providing a few pointers for success in the field along the way.
Nick and The Doctor visit with Mark Boardman, from the marketing department at Vortex Optics, and you won’t find a better breakdown in less than an hour of what optics are best for a given situation. In addition, Mark provides a lot of helpful advice for use in the field from his personal experience that we know you’ll find valuable. Vortex Optics is a Sponsor Level supporter of the National Deer Association.
Also in this episode, you’ll get to hear how The Doctor pulled off the latest B-Team endeavor and ended up doing a walk with a forester on his New York property wearing tennis shoes. We also talk a little turkey as seasons haves started in several states and are about to in many others. Finally, don’t forget to send your “Ask NDA Anything” questions our way in time for our next episode. You can send your questions to nick@deerassociation.com.
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Show Sponsor: Vortex Optics
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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.
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Wednesday Mar 23, 2022
Wednesday Mar 23, 2022
Doing more for deer, hunters, and overall wildlife conservation is woven throughout NDA’s current strategic plan, and one of the ways we’re accomplishing that is by leading on-the-ground habitat work with our team.
With more than 16 years working for the organization, Matt Ross, NDA’s Director of Conservation, is ideally suited to oversee much of this work. One of his biggest projects is a public land forest and habitat improvement project that NDA does in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service.
Matt joins Nick and the Doctor to talk about this important project and how he expects this important work to grow in the coming years. He also talks about his long tenure with the organization and shares what he’s most proud of as well as some of his favorite moments.
This is also an “Ask NDA Anything” episode, and we asked Kip Adams, NDA’s Chief Conservation Officer, to answer a great question we received about does and fawns. We also announce our latest sweepstakes where the grand prize is a Banks Stump 2 blind and a Weatherby Vanguard 6.5 Creedmoor rifle.
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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.
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Wednesday Mar 09, 2022
Wednesday Mar 09, 2022
The term swamp donkey is sometimes used by hunters when referring to giant bucks found in swampy or lowland habitats. There are also several hunting-related products that include the term swamp donkey in their name. The guest of this episode, Ron Haas, has taken several bucks in the swamps of southern Delaware worthy of this popular descriptor but none more impressive than his 2020 11-point.
In addition, Ron is a professional habitat manager for the Delaware Wild Lands Conservancy and is among the best woodsmen in the country. He is also a longtime NDA member and his work led to the property he manages being certified as NDA’s first Legacy Lands property. Ron talks with Nick and The Doctor about how he was able to arrow the giant buck on Halloween night while also sharing some of his extensive habitat enhancement expertise and experience.
The guys tackle a couple Ask NDA Anything questions as well, and one lucky listener is awarded an NDA hat for sending in a question. If you have a question you’d like to ask, send it to nick@deerassociation.com.
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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