Going Out With A Bang - R2's In The Current

·1 hr 17 min·5 clips

Cody doubted his .44 mag carbine until he dropped two deer with open sights in 30 seconds.

The episode opens with the hosts in a frozen setting, joking about cold weather and accents. Ryan sets the scene by explaining he slept in on the last day of rifle season, missing an urgent call from Cody. Cody, Steve, and Hank hunted early despite loud, crunchy snow conditions, which they suspect spooked nearby deer. The morning was quiet until Cody heard shots and saw deer moving; he used his lever-action .44 mag to take down two does in quick succession. Steve also shot a deer, and the group tracked them through snowy woods, with Hank struggling to spot one, leading Steve to make the final shot. They discuss processing the deer, including saving hearts for cooking, and debate deer management on small properties versus large leases. The hosts review season dates, including extended antlerless and flintlock seasons, and talk about using different weapons like crossbows in cold weather. They share stories about Hunter's Texas buck hunt and consider outfitted hunts versus public land efforts. Plans for a Spartan Forge hog hunt and a potential New York steelhead trip are mentioned. Cody details his recent spending on fishing gear via Whatnot live auctions, describing bidding wars and collector lures. The episode closes with holiday wishes and podcast promotion.

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Freezer math, deer drives, and cold-weather camp talk keep this hunt show grounded.

The episode settles into a cold deer-camp mood, with Ryan, Cody, Esteban, and Brad trading jokes through the chill while the discussion turns to rifle-season pressure, public ground, and how quickly a buck can vanish after crossing into the next 50-acre patch.

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Cold deer drives, orchard pushes, and freezer math with a crew that cannot stay serious.

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