Episode 89 Just the Tip Tuesday: What We Quit to Become Better Hunters

In this episode of Just the Tip Tuesday, Mike and Ryan flip the script on the usual “do more, grind harder” hunting advice. Instead of talking about what makes you a better hunter, they dive into what they’ve stopped doing—and how those changes made the biggest difference.

Mike opens up about stepping away from regular alcohol consumption and the unexpected ripple effects it had on his health, family life, and time in the field. Ryan shares how letting go of social media pressure and the “need to kill” transformed his mindset, improved his shooting, and brought the joy back into hunting.

Along the way, expect plenty of laughs, honest reflection, and real talk about influencer culture, freezer anxiety, new-hunter pressure, and why success in the field doesn’t always look like what you see online.

If you’ve ever felt burned out, stressed, or judged by the highlight reels on social media, this episode is a reminder to hunt for you—not the algorithm.