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Behind the Stands welcomes its first episode for all hunters to enjoy and learn while being in the hunting blind or relaxing at home! I\Over the past seven years, Tyler has proven to be one of the best hunters I’ve known.

Tyler is one of the best hunters I have known for the past seven years. He and my sister got married in 2022. Him being a part of our family is a blessing.

His knowledge of the hunting industry is greatly appreciated by those around him.

Fun fact: He is also a HUGE Aggie fan!!

He grew up hunting throughout his childhood and learned how to hunt from his grandad. Tyler, also has been a part of his stepdad’s high fence ranch, Pura Vida Ranch, for many years.

Nutrients! Nutrients!

During our interview, Tyler said it is important to realize the different nutrients available to whitetail. In general, high-fence operations maintain more controlled variables than low-fence operations. He mentioned that Pura Vida Ranch doesn’t aim to have those crazy massive nested tine Whitetails like Northern states such as Minnesota and Ohio have.

Pura Vida Ranch aims for three key distinctions

• Natural
• Domestic
• Healthy

…looking Whitetail.

Tyler moved to south Texas on my family’s low fence property, he stated that he aims to providing nutrients to the Whitetails on the low fence property. Although he comes from a high fence operation, he does not treat low fence operations differently. Tune in and hear all the details Tyler shares about his knowledge of what works best for both high and low fence operations and tips for hunters.

Advice for Hunters! 

• Make memories,
• Take kids hunting
• It’s not about the size
• It’s about the thrill and excitement

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Howdy and welcome to episode 2 of Behind the Stands, in this episode I am joined by two special hunting guests who have been heavily active in the hunting industry for years. Jacob Pfiel and Houston Heger have their technique of hog hunting which makes this episode interesting. Houston has experience in hunting hogs with his thermals while Jacob uses dogs, known as “hog dogs.” 

Houston and I have actually a special relationship and we’ve been dating for about three years. With the many hunting dates we have had, I have learned so much from him and still am today. 

I met Jacob during my freshman year of college at Blinn Community where we both were in the same class one semester. Ironically, Jacob and Houston were neighbors until Houston graduated from Texas A&M University in 2023 (WHOOP!). During Houston’s last year in college, him and I got to know Jacob more and learn the many aspects of hog hunting. Today, Jacob is a student at Texas A&M University.

Tips for hunting with thermals

• Get experience shooting!
• Go hunting with someone who can give you advice
• Be quiet and stealthy!

Tips for hunting with dogs

• Be cautious when hunting with dogs on small properties
• Be alert about where your dogs go

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