VerySeriousHunting
Jeff Holbrook
We are dads of kids varying from teens to littles. We like to hunt deer, ducks, and bears. We speak out about conservation issues. We like to fish on fresh, salt, and ice. Sometimes, it's VERY SERIOUS, and sometimes, it's much less so. We have a great team of dudes from across Washington, with varied experience levels. Mentorship is conservation, but also a ton of fun. And on that, we are always VERY SERIOUS.
Episodes
53. Chewsday Report 3: HOW TO ENGAGE WITH WDFW
Breaking down what you need to know about how to comment on WDFW rule making. It's EASY. Read the proposals, be polite and professional, be specific, and be clear. But if you don't engage, you don't get to complain about it.Click the link: https://wdfw.wa.gov/about/regulations/developmentAlso, send me your deer and duck hunting stories!!!!!!!Very Serious Hunting is a group of friends out hunting and fishing mostly in Washington.Buy our stickers: https://veryserioushunting.square.site/Our linktree: https://linktr.ee/veryserioushuntingOur Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veryserioushunting/Our sponsors: (they don't exist)
52. Chewsday Report 2: Salmon, Quail, Snoho Updates
In this episode, Jeff breaks down a little of what went on at Salmon and Quail camp, as well as expresses some frustration about the salmon fishing in the snoho (PRAY FOR RAIN!)Very Serious Hunting is a group of friends out hunting and fishing mostly in Washington.Buy our stickers: https://veryserioushunting.square.site/Our linktree: https://linktr.ee/veryserioushuntingOur Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veryserioushunting/Our sponsors: (they don't exist)Our prostaff: are awesome
51. Chewsday Report. We're back!
Jeff is back! Wild and crazy update.Where I've been, what these new episodes are, and everything you need to know!Very Serious Hunting is a group of friends out hunting and fishing mostly in Washington.Buy our stickers: https://veryserioushunting.square.site/Our linktree: https://linktr.ee/veryserioushuntingOur Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veryserioushunting/Our sponsors: (they don't exist)Our prostaff: are awesome
50. On the Ice with Halla Dunkin and Ethan Akers
Got together with Halla Dunkin and Ethan Akers, both of whom have much more ice fishing experience than us.Halla Dunkin's parents run the Bonaparte Resort and now she's making some cool content:https://www.instagram.com/halla.dunkin/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573201530719https://www.youtube.com/@halladunkinoutdoorsEthan grew up in the area and now he's making a splash with some cool fishing, axe and knife content:https://www.youtube.com/@NorthWindCreations
49. Ducks and Deer! HUNTING SEASON IS ON!
We're right in the thick of things. Grant and Jeff get together to chat about some duck hunting on the west side and deer hunting on the east side.Very Serious Hunting is a group of friends out hunting and fishing mostly in Washington.Buy our stickers: https://veryserioushunting.square.site/Our linktree: https://linktr.ee/veryserioushuntingOur Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veryserioushunting/Our sponsors: (they don't exist)Our prostaff: are awesome
48. Billy's coming out story
In this episode, we discuss fall quail hunting, new duck hunters, rain, gear, and rain gear.Very Serious Hunting is a group of friends out hunting and fishing mostly in Washington.Buy our stickers: https://veryserioushunting.square.site/Our linktree: https://linktr.ee/veryserioushuntingOur Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veryserioushunting/Our sponsors: (they don't exist)Our prostaff: are awesome
47. Summer sunset and getting up for fall hunting with Teddy and Rylee
Jeff met up with Teddy and his daughter Rylee to talk about the end of summer fishing, the start of fall fishing and on to hunting for the year.Tuna fishing, Fall Chinook, Pink salmon, Coho salmon, deer, and grouse are all on the menu.Very Serious Hunting is a group of friends out hunting and fishing mostly in Washington.Buy our stickers: https://veryserioushunting.square.site/Our linktree: https://linktr.ee/veryserioushuntingOur Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veryserioushunting/Our sponsors: (they don't exist)Our prostaff: are awesome
46. Pink Salmon FRENZY
It's a wild month. Pink salmon are HERE and it's GO TIME.Very Serious Hunting is a group of friends out hunting and fishing mostly in Washington.Buy our stickers: https://veryserioushunting.square.site/Our linktree: https://linktr.ee/veryserioushuntingOur Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veryserioushunting/Our sponsors: (they don't exist)Our prostaff: are awesome
45. Bumper Boats at Brewster! July Sockeye
Jeff, Teddy, Brandt, and Billy went salmon fishing over in Wenatchee and Brewster over the past month. Here's some info about fishing in that area and how the season has been going!Very Serious Hunting is a group of friends out hunting and fishing mostly in Washington.Buy our stickers: https://veryserioushunting.square.site/Our linktree: https://linktr.ee/veryserioushuntingOur Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veryserioushunting/Our sponsors: (they don't exist)Our prostaff: are awesome
44. Teddy's Alaska Bear Adventure
Teddy was close, so we stole some of his time to chat him up about his Alaska bear hunt adventure.Very Serious Hunting is a group of friends out hunting and fishing mostly in Washington.Buy our stickers: https://veryserioushunting.square.site/Our linktree: https://linktr.ee/veryserioushuntingOur Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veryserioushunting/Our sponsors: (they don't exist)Our prostaff: are awesome
43. The Walleye Race is OVER
Grant, Ron, and Jeff got together to talk about turkey hunting and fishing. We also talked about how pinks are causing problems for kings and killer whales!Very Serious Hunting is a group of friends out hunting and fishing mostly in Washington.Buy our stickers: https://veryserioushunting.square.site/Our linktree: https://linktr.ee/veryserioushuntingOur Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veryserioushunting/Our sponsors: (they don't exist)Our prostaff: are awesome
42. Rufus Woods and Neah Bay Recaps
Jeff, Grant, and Billy got together to talk about the 2 big trips we took last month.Very Serious Hunting is a group of friends out hunting and fishing mostly in Washington.Buy our stickers: https://veryserioushunting.square.site/Our linktree: https://linktr.ee/veryserioushuntingOur Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veryserioushunting/Our sponsors: (they don't exist)Our prostaff: are awesome
41. Spring Fling With Jilly and Billy
What happens when boat parts don't arrive? A boat maintenance day becomes a bbq. Spring updates. Walleye race updates. Shenanigans-again.Very Serious Hunting is a group of friends out hunting and fishing mostly in Washington.Buy our stickers: https://veryserioushunting.square.site/Our linktree: https://linktr.ee/veryserioushuntingOur Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veryserioushunting/Our sponsors: (they don't exist)Our prostaff: are awesome
40. KICKING OFF THE GREAT WALLEYE RACE OF 2025
Grant and Jeff sat down to discuss the end of ice season, tackle organization (SEND US YOUR TACKLE ORGANIZATION PICS!) and to kick off our 2025 WALLEYE RACE. Very Serious Hunting is a group of friends out hunting and fishing mostly in Washington.Buy our stickers: https://veryserioushunting.square.site/Our linktree: https://linktr.ee/veryserioushuntingOur Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veryserioushunting/Our sponsors: (they don't exist)Our prostaff: are awesome
39. From Zero to Hero: Billy's Ice Tiger
Grant and Jeff sat down with Billy and talked about the things we've been using and learning about ice fishing. And then we dive into the Sidley and Bonaparte ice derbies again. Super fun times. Very Serious Hunting is a group of friends out hunting and fishing mostly in Washington. Buy our stickers: https://veryserioushunting.square.site/ Our linktree: https://linktr.ee/veryserioushunting Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veryserioushunting/ Our sponsors: (they don't exist) Our prostaff: are awesome
38. Ducks, Sturgeon, Perch
Grant and Jeff got together and chatted about our October and November shenanigans chasing waterfowl, sturgeon, perch, and life in general in Washington. Very Serious Hunting is a group of friends out playing in trucks and boats, mostly in Washington. Buy our stickers: https://veryserioushunting.square.site/ Our linktree: https://linktr.ee/veryserioushunting Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veryserioushunting/ Our sponsors: (they don't exist) Our prostaff: are awesome
37. First Aid, Rescue, and Chuckar with Sam
Topics discussed: First aid in the field essentials, rafting, water rescue, ducks, and chuckar with Sam Lowe. https://www.instagram.com/slowelylosingit/ Very Serious Hunting is a group of friends out playing in trucks and boats. Buy our stickers: https://veryserioushunting.square.site/ Our linktree: https://linktr.ee/veryserioushunting Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veryserioushunting/ Our sponsors: (they don't exist) Our prostaff: are awesome
36. Fall Hunting Round up!
Jeff is "solo" this month, but not even a little solo. Tons of great guests talking about their hunting season so far! Just telling stories and talking hunting with some good people. James/Bear Country https://www.instagram.com/bearcountryoutdoors/ Matt https://www.instagram.com/coots_r_us_nw/ TJ Hester https://hesterssportfishing.com/ Teddy https://www.instagram.com/schmitt_show27/ Tim/Chief Outside https://www.youtube.com/@ChiefOutside Dillon Deitz https://www.instagram.com/dillondeitz/ Very Serious Hunting is a group of friends out playing in trucks and boats. Buy our stickers: https://veryserioushunting.square.site/ Our linktree: https://linktr.ee/veryserioushunting Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veryserioushunting/ Our sponsors: (they don't exist) Our prostaff: are awesome
35. Everett Coho Derby Shenanigans
Jeff and Grant are joined by Teddy and Ron to talk about the Everett Coho Derby, silver fishing in general, hunting season, gear, and GOOD TIMES! Our store: https://veryserioushunting.square.site/ Our linktree: https://linktr.ee/veryserioushunting Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veryserioushunting/ Our sponsors: (they don't exist) Our prostaff: are awesome, obviously
34. Tired of Cleaning Crab
Grant is tired of cleaning crab. Sounds like a personal problem to me! Grant and Jeff got together to watch the Everett launch and talk about their summer fishing and crabbing. Our store: https://veryserioushunting.square.site/ Our linktree: https://linktr.ee/veryserioushunting Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veryserioushunting/ Our sponsors: (they don't exist) Our prostaff: are awesome, obviously
33. July Salmon EXTRAVAGANZA
Grant and Jeff sit down and chat about the entire craziness of salmon fishing that July was. From fishing 8 times in 6 days to the 2 days Wenatchee Salmon Derby. Hot weather and hotter fishing. Our store: https://veryserioushunting.square.site/ Our linktree: https://linktr.ee/veryserioushunting Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veryserioushunting/ Our sponsors: (they don't exist) Our prostaff: are awesome, obviously
32. Crabbing and Rendezvous
Grant and Jeff chat about Washington's own Rendezvous, hosted by the Washington chapter of Backcountry Hunters and Anglers, followed by some crabbing tips for you for this upcoming season! Our store: https://veryserioushunting.square.site/ Our linktree: https://linktr.ee/veryserioushunting Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veryserioushunting/ Our sponsors: (they don't exist) Our prostaff: are awesome, obviously
31. Lingcod and Sockeye discussion!
In this episode, Grant, Jeff, and Teddy are all together to talk about their lingcod fishing season. Of course, we talk about Sockeye and kings a little too. Our store: https://veryserioushunting.square.site/ Our linktree: https://linktr.ee/veryserioushunting Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veryserioushunting/ Our sponsors: (they don't exist) Our prostaff: are awesome, obviously
30. Washington Mid-Season TURKEY TALK
Join Jeff as he talks to people across the state of Washington about their turkey season so far! These dudes are grinding it out in various parts of the state and finding out one thing in common: it's tough this year. Guests in order of appearance: Ryan: https://www.instagram.com/hunterfarmerartisan/ Ryan's Farm: https://www.instagram.com/blueridgefarmerwa/ Conservation Coaltion: https://www.instagram.com/conservation_coalition_of_wa/ Tim: https://www.instagram.com/chiefoutside/ Brad: https://www.instagram.com/brrrrad/ Tim on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ChiefOutside Tim's video of Brad's turkey: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRm4yT4shtE Grant: https://www.instagram.com/granteezie/ Ron: https://www.instagram.com/mltredneck/ Our linktree: https://linktr.ee/veryserioushunting Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veryserioushunting/ Our sponsors: (they don't exist) Our prostaff: are awesome, obviously
29. Whatever Floats your Boat
Since winter gave up on us early, spring is basically oppressing us with warm weather. Will is back to join Grant and I talking about our boats! New boats, old boats, fixing boats. BOATS. Our linktree: https://linktr.ee/veryserioushunting Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veryserioushunting/ Our sponsors: (they don't exist) Our prostaff: are awesome, obviously
28. Ice Fishing Sidley and Bonaparte Derbies
This episode is mainly about the end of January, really. We discuss the end of duck season, and 3 ice fishing trips we took. All with differing levels of abysmal ice fishing weather. We were joined by prostaff Will and Ron (yes, the famous Ron of Ron's Gear Corner). This is a pretty long episode, especially for us. So, Rogan better watch out. We're coming for you, Joe. Our linktree: https://linktr.ee/veryserioushunting Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veryserioushunting/ Our sponsors: (they don't exist) Our prostaff: are awesome, obviously
27. Tim, The Brandt Beater, Duck Demon, and Swan Sniper
I met up with my buddy Tim and talked about meeting random dudes in the woods with guns and hunting with them, in various states, including his Utah Swan. We were in sight of a herd of elk, a few thousand geese, and ducks and had to stop to listen. Beautiful night, great podcast! Tim on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chiefoutside/ Tim on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ChiefOutside Our linktree: https://linktr.ee/veryserioushunting Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veryserioushunting/ Our sponsors: (they don't exist) Our prostaff: are awesome, obviously
26. Pro Staff Season Roundups with Ron, Teddy, Justin, and Matt!
Happy New Year, Pro Staffers! We gathered at Grant's house and Jeff grabbed a few to jump on the mic to talk about their 2023 hunting season round ups. Ron, Teddy, Justin, and Matt gave us their recaps and discussed their upcoming plans. Our linktree: https://linktr.ee/veryserioushunting Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veryserioushunting/ Our sponsors: (they don't exist) Our prostaff: are awesome
25. Holiday Gift Ideas, King of the Reach, and Bullshit Ducks
In this episode, Grant and Jeff talk about some holiday gift ideas for #veryserioushunting prostaffers and gifts to avoid. SHARE THIS EPISODE WITH SOMEONE WHO SAYS YOU ARE HARD TO SHOP FOR! We also talk about our 500 Instagram follower giveaway, we cover the King of the Reach fishing derby, and how bullshit our duck season has been. Our linktree: https://linktr.ee/veryserioushunting Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veryserioushunting/ Our sponsors: (they don't exist) Our prostaff: are awesome
24. Duck discussion in the Truck
Boys and girls, we're back in person, which is super nice, but it was super nice outside and so the inside of my truck got a bit warm. A bit of a short one, but that's ok, we're busy, you're busy, we're all busy. Grant and Jeff talk about the end of October, and into the winter duck hunting and ice fishing plans. We walk through our gear choices, and how we're feeling dialed enough to NOT have to revamp our gear this year. Our linktree: https://linktr.ee/veryserioushunting Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veryserioushunting/ Our sponsors: (they don't exist) Our prostaff: are awesome
23. Highs and Lows of September
Jeff, Grant, and Teddy are deep in the heart of fishing and hunting seasons. September is an action packed month. Here's some of the highs and lows. Our linktree: https://linktr.ee/veryserioushunting Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veryserioushunting/ Our sponsors: (they don't exist) Our prostaff: are awesome
22. Pink Salmon in the West, Kings in the East
It's shaping up to be a great fall! Grant and Jeff recap their August Pink Salmon fishing and also call in Brandt and Teddy for field reports. We discuss our fall hunting plans as well. Our linktree: https://linktr.ee/veryserioushunting Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veryserioushunting/ Our sponsors: (they don't exist) Our prostaff: are awesome
21. Bimini Line Conflict: Sternville vs Bowtown
Jeff, Grant, Teddy, and Brandt discuss the 2023 CCA Wenatchee Salmon Derby and what it takes to win $2100 of cold hard cash.
20. Lingcod SUCCESS, Famventure, and Upcoming Salmon Derby!
In this episode, we discuss: Lingcod fishing SUCCESS Famventure SHENANIGANS Upcoming Salmon Derby PLANS
19. Listener questions and Spring Fishing WITH SPECIAL GUEST!
Today we talk about why we are late, spring fishing for ling cod, trout, bass, and salmon. Jeff, Grant, and Teddy have all been having adventures. We also discuss some listener topics from our Instagram. We end up getting so far off track that we end up talking about the spawning habits of sockeye, but somehow it's perfect. Our linktree: https://linktr.ee/veryserioushunting Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veryserioushunting/ Our sponsors: (they don't exist) Our prostaff: are awesome
18. Ghost Turkeys!
We had 2 Very Serious Turkey Hunts this year: a youth hunt and an adult hunt. In this episode, we talked about ghost turkeys on the Washington State youth turkey hunt and some great encounters on the adult hunt. Big thanks to Rylee for being our special guest, Nathan and Kayla for hosting, and to Northwest Dad Outdoors for stopping by "camp" to have a beer. Our linktree: https://linktr.ee/veryserioushunting Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veryserioushunting/ Our sponsors: (they don't exist) Our prostaff: are awesome
17. Cola Warrior, Spring Fishing, and Turkeys!
It's been a crazy month, and April is shaping up to be even crazier. We sat down and cussed and discussed spring activities. Grant did 2 Cola Warriors this year, spring fishing is kicking off, and so is turkey hunting! Our linktree: https://linktr.ee/veryserioushunting Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veryserioushunting/ Our sponsors: (they don't exist) Our prostaff: are awesome
16. THE TRUTH about Ice Fishing
“Truth is the ultimate power. When the truth comes around, all the lies have to run and hide.” – Ice Cube In this episode, Teddy joins Jeff and Grant remote and we discuss the 2023 Tri-Cities CCA banquet, how Grant lost 472 dollars, pocket maggots, and ice fishing. Also, did the jaw jack off get us sprung? Did the season end too quickly? Our linktree: https://linktr.ee/veryserioushunting Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veryserioushunting/ Our sponsors: (they don't exist) Our prostaff: are awesome
15. SCIENCE DISCUSSION: Are those expensive Tungsten shells worth it?
In this episode, we discuss Tungsten vs Bismuth vs Steel shot for waterfowl and their effectiveness. From the hardness to the density as well as how the diameter affects the 3 dimensional shape of the pattern. In the end, we have all decided that we're interested to continue the in the field research, and you'll have to actually listen for the rest of what we found. If you're not interested in the science, there are some CLASSIC duck related dad jokes and a couple fart noises. Our linktree: https://linktr.ee/veryserioushunting Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veryserioushunting/ Our sponsors: (they don't exist) Our prostaff: are awesome
14. December Waterfowl Round up
In this episode, we discuss a couple of waterfowl trips that happened in December, oh, and a special audience member: Jill A frustrating duck, no no, a goose hunt in Eastern Washington with Grant, Teddy, Justin, Ron, and Ben. And an epic duck hunt where Jeff remembered had plenty of practice shots before finally getting a limit.
13. Year End and looking forward
Sorry this is so late, ProStaffers. Shenanigans ensued and then sickness kept us from getting together. We looked back on the start of this podcast, talked a bit about our motivations for the whole thing, looked forward to 2023, and discussed our last duck hunt. You can listen here, OR, head over to youtube and WATCH us. If you listen: you get the extra few minutes from before the duck hunt as a treat. If you watch: you get to see our faces.
12. Fishing at Teddy's in September
We recap Jeff and Rob's deer hunting escapades and talk about our day salmon fishing on Teddy's boat. Actually, I hope that's what we talked about, we got out of bed at 2am and it was 10pm and we'd had a beverage or 2, so it's a bit fuzzy.
11. Live from the farm
We discussed things very important to life in September, like the morning's hunt, wildlife on Rob's farm, a little of this, a little of that. And we laid out our plans to poke a deer that night. Great times podcasting in a camp trailer.
10. From Fishing to Hunting
Watch out for eye spiders. We recap August fishing and scouting and talk a bit about September!
9. Listener Questions and Banana Spiders
Our first (planned) episode that includes listener submissions. You asked, we did our best. Thanks for sending them! It was fun! Also, summer fishing and a rough draft of fall plans.
8. The Legend of Sled Guy: Grant's First Deer
We finally TELL ALL about how we became Sled Guys. Every one of our Pro Staffers should become sled guys after this. We're back (or still?) in the boat telling stories and talking about important stuff like duck season lessons and halibut catch cards.
7. Clamming, Fishing, and Turkey, Oh My
This is the recap of some spring adventures that Grant and Jeff have recently done. Jeff went Razor clamming with one of our ProStaff and then a solo turkey hunt. Grant went on a fishing trip with some other of our ProStaff. Join our prostaff at veryserioushunting.com or @veryserioushunting on Instagram You can see our vlogs on YouTube too! The VerySeriousHunting channel!
6. Friday Harbor Halibut Derby 2022: Halibut Pirates on the Salish Sea
Grant and some other Very Serious Pro Staff went on a Halibut Derby fishing trip. Jeff did not and had Very Serious FOMO. This is that story. Fueled by John Deere, Fireball, and Pendleton.
5. 2022 Plans and fishing
Hey Pro Staffers, what do you guys have going on in 2022? We discuss our hunting and fishing plans for the year, and then our conversation wandered to other stories
4. Bonus Episode: Jeff's Spring Bear Public Comments
I had prepared 3 minutes, and practiced for 3 minutes, this is one of those practices from the night before. The actual version that got said during the comment period needed to be shortened to 2 minutes, and I felt a bunch got left on the table.