SCI First For Hunters Podcast: Episode 20 - Featuring Jackie Bushman (Buckmasters)

This is where the real conversations about hunting happen.

On this episode of First For Hunters, host Craig Kauffman sits down with Jackie Bushman — the visionary behind Buckmasters and one of the most influential voices in modern deer hunting.

Long before outdoor television, podcasts, and digital storytelling shaped the culture, Jackie Bushman was building it from the ground up — creating a community where whitetail hunters could connect, learn, and carry the tradition forward. From launching a simple newsletter in the 1980s to producing the longest-running hunting show in history, his impact on the hunting industry is undeniable. 

In this conversation, Jackie shares the origins of Buckmasters, the evolution of hunting media, and why community has always been at the center of it all. He reflects on decades of experience in the woods, the responsibility hunters carry as conservationists, and how the next generation will shape the future of the lifestyle.

Jackie’s perspective is rooted in experience, driven by passion, and grounded in a deep respect for the traditions that define hunting in America.

If you care about where hunting has been — and where it’s going — this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.

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