Episodes

July 29, 2025

School of September with James Nash

James Nash is a return guest on the show. He’s the host of the 6 Ranch Podcast, an outfitter, a Marine veteran, generational rancher, writer, and without a doubt, one of the most intellectually well-rounded humans I’ve ever m...

July 22, 2025

School of September with Bob Capka

I promised you guys I would find some unique School of September guests that offer some fresh perspective… Meet my buddy, Bob Capka, AKA Bugling Bob! Bob is one of the longest serving guides at Elk Creek Outfitters, and witho...

July 15, 2025

278. Hunting and Guide School with Tamie Fitchett

Tamie Fitchett is one of the owners of Elk Creek Outfitting, she runs the Big Sky Packer and Guide School where her passion is. She's a former game warden, hunter, and competes as a Mounted Shooter throughout the Northwest. I...

July 9, 2025

School of September with Rob Yoder

This installment of the School of September features Rob Yoder. Join us for a conversation that will have you counting the days to September 1.

July 1, 2025

277. Hunting Maui and Wildfires with Bobby Collins

As luck would have it, I met Bobby Collins on a plane ride to Maui. I was on a family vacation, Bobby was heading home. I'm so glad we crossed trails! Bobby shares his background as firefighter, growing up in Oregon, moving t...

June 25, 2025

School of September with Jon Gabrio

This installment of the School of September features Jon Gabrio. Jon is someone I knew several years ago was going to make a huge impact on the hunting space, and he definetely has! In this episode, Jon and I dicsuss his proc...

June 19, 2025

226. Dirty, Rotten, Grubby Politicians with Todd Helms

Editor in Chief at Eastmans, Todd Helms, joins me this week to offer some insight as to what's at stake in this recent public land disposal bill. This is basically something being added to the so-called "Big, Beautiful Bill" ...

June 11, 2025

225. Serious as a Heart Attack

Thank you all for bearing with me the last few weeks. I haven't put out an episode due to a health issue that popped up out of the blue and almost took my life. This episode tells the story, and I hope it provides some insigh...

May 29, 2025

224. Grizzlies, Public Lands, and the Fight for the Outdoors | Scott Reekers & Todd Helms

We’ve got another special episode of the Western Huntsman podcast this week! Guest hosts Todd Helms and Scott Reekers from Eastmans’ sit down to tackle some of the hottest current topics impacting hunters today while Jim is o...

May 22, 2025

223. Behind the Mic with Jim Huntsman: A Special Interview

Today’s episode of The Western Huntsman is a special one! In a unique twist, the tables are turned as Ike Eastman, host of the Eastmans' Journal Podcast Edition , takes over the mic to interview our very own Jim Huntsman. Rec...

May 14, 2025

School of September with Dirk Durham

Dirk returns as requested for an in-depth discussion on September archery elk! We talk about some new calling strategies, lessons learned from last season, we cover early, mid, and late September elk sounds/strategies. As alw...

May 6, 2025

222. Turkey Banquets and Twelve Month Hunting with Kevin Hardman

Kevin Hardman is the Treasurer of the Idaho Panhandle Chapter for NWTF, a new chapter for the renowned National Wild Turkey Federation. He brings a lot to the table as we have a great conversation about his goal to hunt and kill something all twelve...

April 23, 2025

221. Beyond the Field with Kevin Estela

One of my favorite hunting buddies, Kevin Estela, has knocked it out of the park again with another book, Beyond the Field. He joins me this week to discuss what people can expect in the book, some hunting adventures from last season, upcoming hunts...

April 15, 2025

220. Western Gobblers and More with Todd Helmes

Todd Helmes is the Editor in Chief at Eastmans, host of the Wingmen Podcast, hunter, writer, family man and more! In this episode, Todd and I jump into Spring turkey hunting out West. We talk some access issues, calling in gobblers, deer hunting, elk...

April 3, 2025

School of September Gear Series with Guy Duplantier

Guy Duplantier is back! He is the host of the Western Contours Podcast, founder of Western Fly Covers and Western Hunt Fest, coach for ElkBros, and someone I consider a good friend. In this School of September installment, we go back to the gear...

March 25, 2025

School of September with Rob Gonzales and Jon Palmquist

The March installment of School of September is a must listen. My buddy, Jon Palmquist reached out to me and suggested I get his elk hunting mentor and friend, Rob Gonzales, on. He didn't disappoint. In this episode, Rob goes into some calling...

March 18, 2025

School of September Gear Series; The Daypack

Many of you asked, we listened. In this episode, as the first installment of the School of September Gear Series, I open up my daypack and walk you through the contents. I'm very much a minimalist when it comes to what I carry on the mountain,...

March 13, 2025

219. Wrestling Wolves and Lions with Josh Merschat

Josh Merschat is an outfitter, hunter, houndsman, husband, father, and former bull rider. He owns in Northwest Montana. In this episode, Josh and I try to make sense of how social media has impacted hunting. We discuss some outfitting and...

March 3, 2025

218. Long Range Shooting with Jason Montagna

Jason Montagna is a hunter, custom rifle builder, and long range shooting instructor for Elk Creek Outfiftting in Northwest Montana. Article 4 Rifleworks is based out of North Idaho, check out the ! Jason and I dig into what he considers long-range...

Feb. 21, 2025

217. Moving Targets and Righteous Missions with Sam Westfall

Sam Westfall is an Army veteran, serial entrepreneur, and competitive archer with a passion for community building and innovation. Leveraging decades of experience in hunting and shooting sports, Sam uses archery as a tool for therapy, empowerment,...

216. Connecting God, Man, and Hunting with Pastor Jim Webley

Feb. 12, 2025