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The Hunting Public

Hosted by Aaron Warbritton, Zach Ferenbaugh

The Hunting Public, hosted by Aaron Warbritton and Zach Ferenbaugh, covers deer and big game hunting tips, tactics, expert interviews and current conditions. The show has 100 episodes in its feed, released roughly every nine days, with a median length of about 71 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 5,000 to 25,000, with a rate of $90 to $625 per host-read mid-roll ad.

Why brands sponsor The Hunting Public

Engaged deer hunters with a 4.9 Apple rating and weekly tactical episodes

  • The show holds 1,865 Apple Podcasts ratings with a 4.9 average, a strong signal of loyal listeners.
  • Episodes run about 71 minutes on median, giving room for a host-read spot.
  • Guests include product makers such as Barnes Bullets and the TRAKR App, so gear brands sit in a natural context.
Best forhunting gear and opticsarchery equipmentoutdoor apparel
Watch forDownload numbers are estimated from ratings, and no sponsor history is visible in the feed.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Hunting & Shooting70%
Outdoors20%
Business & Finance10%
Formats
co-hosted banter, expert interview, solo monologue
Tone
practical, enthusiastic
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
50 to 90 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent45/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment85/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode5k–25k
Estimated, confidence 50%: Apple ratings count of 1,865 places the show in the 5,000 to 25,000 band (1,000 to 5,000 ratings maps to 20,000 to 80,000, but the show is a niche independent show with a low-end lean and a 2022 feed start), with 100 episodes, weekly-to-biweekly cadence and no named network sponsors.
Audience asks aboutHow to find and hunt mature bucksWhich broadheads and arrows perform bestHow to handle wildlife and disease issues such as CWD
Age
15%18-24
30%25-34
30%35-44
25%45+
Gender
15%women
85%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States90%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

0%of the last 20 episodes had a sponsor
None seenno sponsor mentions in the last 20 episodes
Brands seen
None yet
Categories promoted
hunting equipment, hunting technology
Affiliate links
No

No sponsor mentions found in the feed; episode #331 features Dale Evans of Barnes Bullets and #332 covers the TRAKR App, but these read as guest interviews, not paid placements.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencemedium
Politicslow

Hunting content with weapons and harvested game is flagged as violence medium; episode titles such as #333 'Rattlesnake dens' and #329 'HARDEST Elk Hunt' are otherwise outdoor-focused, and the feed is not marked explicit.

We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.

Where to listen

Benchmark score: 76 / 100

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Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence40 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks16 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks15 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 11 days ago, a new one about every 9 days.

Hunters Aaron Warbritton and Zach Ferenbaugh talk deer hunting tips and tactics with various experts across the country. We'll also cover current conditions and strategies that can help you right now.
The Hunting Public's own show description from the podcast feed

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About The Hunting Public

The Hunting Public is a deer hunting podcast hosted by Aaron Warbritton and Zach Ferenbaugh, according to the show feed. Each episode covers hunting tips and tactics, interviews with experts across the country, and current conditions for hunters, with recent topics including arrow and broadhead testing, turkey hunting and wildlife disease. The feed lists 100 episodes released roughly every nine days, with a median episode length of about 71 minutes.

Apple Podcasts shows 1,865 ratings with a 4.9 average, which suggests an engaged listener base. Listeners are estimated to be mostly male adults in the United States who hunt deer, with audience figures derived from ratings rather than published download data. No sponsors are named in the feed, so the show appears to be independently produced.

Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, which puts a host-read mid-roll spot at roughly $90 to $625 per episode. Brands in hunting equipment, archery, optics and outdoor apparel are the best fit for this audience. Source: the show's RSS feed and Apple Podcasts listing.

Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Hunting Public can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about The Hunting Public

How much does The Hunting Public charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Estimated rates are $90 to $625 per host-read mid-roll ad, based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode at $18 to $25 per 1,000 downloads. Exact pricing depends on the sponsorship terms agreed with the show.

What is The Hunting Public about?

The Hunting Public is a deer hunting podcast with tips, tactics, expert interviews and current conditions. Hosts Aaron Warbritton and Zach Ferenbaugh release episodes roughly every nine days.

How do I contact The Hunting Public about sponsoring an episode?

The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked. Use the booking form on the show's Starbooked profile to start a conversation.

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