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Beau Martonik is joined by Lee Lakosky. Lee Lakosky is a well-known figure in hunting and whitetail deer management. He's best known from the popular TV show "Crush with Lee & Tiffany," which he co-hosts with his wife, Tiffany Lakosky. They discuss his upbringing hunting the big woods of Northern Minnesota, how he bought his first farm, the journey to success with The Crush, setting high goals and achieving them, conquering buck fever, chasing the challenge, EHD vs. CWD, a lot of hunting tips, stories, and much more!
Topics:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:10:49 - Lee’s favorite animals to hunt
00:14:54 - The allure of hunting Iowa
00:16:04 - Hunting the big woods of northern Minnesota
00:21:54 - Must be nice
00:29:34 - How Lee bought his first farm
00:36:44 - Dream big and work your ass off
00:47:54 - Learning new things and delayed gratification
00:57:29 - What it takes to be a great hunter
01:01:59 - How Lee conquers buck fever
01:07:23 - Summer archery practice that translates to success
01:19:08 - How much pressure will a buck take before leaving his bedding area
01:23:44 - Spot and stalk
01:26:44 - “You’re just a horn hunter”
01:36:14 - Is EHD the biggest threat to deer hunting?
01:40:59 - Getting his kids into hunting - balancing making it tough, but enjoyable
01:46:19 - The weather condition that produces the BEST deer hunting
01:50:29 - How long do bucks lock down with does in an area?
01:54:28 - The best time to rattle in BIG BUCKS
02:03:28 - Rebirth of Outdoor Television?
02:12:44 - CWD vs. EHD - Where Should the Money Go?
02:31:14 - Iowa Public Land and what makes Iowa great
