In this solo episode, I dig into mountain thermals and everything hunters should know about them. Too many times I’ve seen hunters blow a stalk or bust a herd of elk out unknowingly because of assumptions of what thermals are...
It’s been a while since I’ve had on the show! Michael was a fan favorite in the first couple years of this podcast and the way this episode went, he will be again! We discuss everything from what’s going on at Elk Calling Academy to...
Matt Hartsky is the man behind Backbone Unlimited, an elk hunting platform that provides training and elk education. He’s a hunter, strength and conditioning coach, and nutrition expert and he brings all that value and knowle...
Chris Cabral is an outfitter out of St. Maries, ID. He owns Russell Pond Outfitters, it’s a great operation focusing on bear hunting, elk hunting, and lions in the Winter months. Chris joins me for a discussion offering up so...
Melinda Anakalea and her husband, Adam, own and operate The Harlow Bison Ranch in Thompson Falls, MT. The Harlow is a special place in which I’ve had the opportunity to spend some time on over the last few years, and getting ...
Quick Shots with Jim this week is my list of twelve things that consistently successful elk hunters have in common, and why they matter to you! jim.huntsman@eastmans.com Show Sponsors! Phelps Game Calls - The game call compan...
Dan Pickar is back and brings the thunder again! In this episode, we discuss the ludicrous IP 28 proposal that came out of Oregon, we talk about how animal activists are the symptom, but liberalism is the disease. We go back ...
Return guest Steve Johnson joins me this week for a wild conversation. Steve is one of the top elk callers and bear hunters that I know of, and as usual, he doesn’t disappoint with his authentic and fearless honesty. In this ...
It’s that time of year!!! The official School of September has launched for 2026 and we couldn’t be more excited. In this episode, I start us out with some basic behavior and fundamental gear stuff to get us rolling as we inc...
Dakota Johnson is a hunter, contractor, and family man in North Idaho. In this episode, Dakota and I discuss what connections exist between hunting media and crowded hunt units. We also get into hunting technology and how it ...
Timber Cleghorn is a survivalist, family man, hunter, Christian, humanitarian aid worker, and the runner up contestant on the hit television series Alone, season 11. In this episode, Timber shares the process of being selecte...
If you love calling elk, don't miss this episode. I share the four unique calling techniques I use when traditional calling isn't working. We've all been there, the standard bugle or cow calls are just not working that day. M...
In this episode, I break down the difference between etiquette and ethics and why they're equally as important as each other. jim.huntsman@eastmans.com Show Sponsors! Phelps Game Calls - The game call company of The Western H...
Jordan Sillars is a writer and journalist, he also hosts the Blood Trails Podcast. Blood Trails is a sort of true crime, investigative show with a focus on mysteries that happen in the outdoors. Jordan returns to the show to ...
Nate Davenport is a well-known tattoo artist, archery expert, and a solid hunter. I’m proud to call him a friend! In his third appearance on the show, Nate comes all the way to my place in Montana to do some tattoo work for m...
My new friend, Pat Kelly, is a Hollywood screenwriter, family man, fisherman, hunter, Colorado land owner, and now, a novelist. In this episode, Pat joins me to discuss his new book, Rifle Season. I just finished reading it a...
Do you have sharp instincts as a hunter? Nobody starts out with them. In this Quick Shot episode, we discuss what hunting instincts are and how to develop them. Have a Quick Shot topic idea? email jim.huntsman@eastmans.com Ji...
Aron Snyder of Born Primitive Outdoors returns to the show this week for a great conversation. Aron needs no introduction, he’s been a leader in the hunting community for many years and I’ve always respected his fearless auth...
In this Quick Shots episode, we're talking about mountain lions. What do they eat, how many ungulates do they kill, what kills the most, and where fatal attacks take place. Just the facts in this one, good information for all...
Jake Anderson and Trevor Anderson are the founders of TouLou Broadheads, an American sourced and made single bevel broadhead that packs a punch. In this episode, we talk about mechanicals versus fixed, bowhunting elk and deer...
I wanted to share with you guys how I have killed some great whitetail bucks, consistently, many years running. Not only have I done this, but my daughters kill great bucks every year and so do my hunting clients. The reason ...
Meet Matt Schoeller, a Colorado bowhunter, business owner, Dad, Husband, and Caribou guide in Greenland! I came across a post of Matt’s on Instagram and couldn’t figure out how I didn’t know him, and knew he would be a great ...
In Quick Shots with Jim, episode 2, I break down my strategy to utilize the crowds in high pressure units to my advantage. Due to where I guide, if the unit gets overly crowded, I don't have the luxery of taking my hunters to...
Jordan Breshears returns to The Western Huntsman to talk elk, muleys, and even Pennsylvania whitetail! Jordan is a staffer at Eastmans and one heck of a bowhunter. He has a unique job in which he is able to travel and hunt al...
