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Episodes

169. 6 Ranch with James Nash
Oct. 18, 2023

169. 6 Ranch with James Nash

I've always thought highly of James Nash, but after finally meeting him to record this episode, I'm a huge fan. James is a hunter, Marine veteran, outfitter, rancher, and an incredibly insightful dude! In this episode, James and I discuss different...
168. Red Beard Outdoors with Johnathan McCormick
Oct. 10, 2023

168. Red Beard Outdoors with Johnathan McCormick

Johnathan is the founder of Red Beard Outdoors where he promotes Faith, Family, Fitness, and the Outdoors. His platform has a YouTube Channel, gear reviews, and a podcast to name a few things.  In this episode, Johnathan and I talk about his...
167. Giving Olympia The Bird with Semi Bird, Candidate for Governor of Washington
Sept. 19, 2023

167. Giving Olympia The Bird with Semi Bird, Candidate for Governor of Washington

Semi Bird is a Marine veteran, a Green Beret hero, a business man, a PHD student, and best of all... a Gubernatorial candidate for the state of Washington! Yet there's much more than that to Mr. Bird. He joins me this week to discuss his story,...
166. We All Want the Same Thing with Garrett Weaver
Sept. 6, 2023

166. We All Want the Same Thing with Garrett Weaver

I can always count on Garrett Weaver, host of the On Point Podcast, to bring his A-Game for a great conversation. I really value his insight with issues we face as hunters and not to mention, he's truly a badass bowhunter.  In this episode,...
School of September with Jason Phelps
Aug. 27, 2023

School of September with Jason Phelps

It's here! Ready or not, September elk season is upon us and I couldn't be more excited! This is the last School of September for 2023, and what better way to end it than with Jason Phelps?? Founder of Phelps Game Calls, life-long elk hunter, family...
165. Living Wild & Free with Ray Livingston
Aug. 22, 2023

165. Living Wild & Free with Ray Livingston

Ray Livingston is a hunter, survivalist, homesteader, wildlife manager, and a personality on the hit TV show, Mountain Men. I've been following Ray on social media for years. He has an incredible story complimented by a super friendly, yet...
164. The Huntsman Homestead
Aug. 18, 2023

164. The Huntsman Homestead

There are many ways to define homesteading, whether off-grid or not, it's a growing lifestyle choice across the country. I was surprised at the amount of questions I've received around my family's choice to live this kind of life, so I figured it was...
163. Pistols and Holsters and Elk wit Gabriel Saindon
Aug. 17, 2023

163. Pistols and Holsters and Elk wit Gabriel Saindon

Gabriel Saindon is a husband, hunter, and founder of Ivory Holsters out of Colorado. We were connected through a past show guest and listener who nominated me to win an Ivory Holster, and my name was drawn. Curious, I wanted to get Gabriel's...
162. Scouting, Cameras, and Talking Smack with Trent Marsh
Aug. 11, 2023

162. Scouting, Cameras, and Talking Smack with Trent Marsh

Trent Marsh is a hunter and Communications Manager for Spypoint. Trent and I talk about trail cameras, camera placement, scouting, and some of the politics and rules around setting trail cameras.  As an avid trail camera enthusiat, I'd be...
School of September with Brian Barney
Aug. 9, 2023

School of September with Brian Barney

Brian Barney of The Eastmans Elevated Podcast is one of the most successful bowhunters of our time. He's also perhaps the nicest guy I've met in the hunting space. Brian is powerhouse in the realm of archery elk, mule deer, and just about anything...
161. Dan Pickar on Muley's and Grizzly Issues
Aug. 1, 2023

161. Dan Pickar on Muley's and Grizzly Issues

Return Guest, Dan Pickar, is a writer, editor, and video producer at Eastmans Hunting Journals. He's also a fanatical bowhunter and one of the main content creators for Eastman's Mule Deer eCourse.  This week, Dan and I chat up some early season...
School of September with Sam Davis
July 25, 2023

School of September with Sam Davis

Return guest Sam Davis returns to the show for a School of September as promised! In most School of September episodes, we explore mostly elk vocalizations, bugling, cow calls, setups, etc... This month, I thought it would be a good idea to offer up a...
160. There is No Easy Button with Mike Duplan
July 18, 2023

160. There is No Easy Button with Mike Duplan

Mike Duplan is a retired firefighter, writer, author, hunter, and a guy with enough experience to justify we all take a minute to listen.  In this episode, we discuss his background in hunting and writing, some firefighter stuff, and the hard...
159. Honing the Art of Bowhunting with Justin Huntsman
July 11, 2023

159. Honing the Art of Bowhunting with Justin Huntsman

As far as we know, we're not related. But Justin Huntsman may as well be my long lost brother who actually knows what he's doing behind a bow. Justin is one helluva a big game hunter. From mule deer to elk, and all over the great state of Idaho,...
158. From Field to Plate with Jeremiah Doughty
June 22, 2023

158. From Field to Plate with Jeremiah Doughty

Jeremiah Doughty is the founder of From Field to Plate, he's a hunter, chef, podcaster, family man, and an awesome guest for this podcast! In this episode, Jeremiah and I discuss butchering wildgame, preparing wildgame, the From Field to Plate...
School of September with Joe Giglia
June 16, 2023

School of September with Joe Giglia

Title Sponsor: Phelps Game Calls, Get 'Em Close! You're in for a treat this episode with my friend, Joe Giglia! Joe is the founder of Elk Bros, a massive elk hunting platform designed to coach hunters to elk hunting success. Online course, coaching,...
157. Under the Stars with Wade Sapp
June 16, 2023

157. Under the Stars with Wade Sapp

Meet my new friend, Wade Sapp. Wade is a singer/songwriter based in Nashville and is making waves with his fresh sound and songwriting abilities. I'm a fan of his edgy yet traditional sound, and you will be too! I reached out to Wade to discuss his...
156. Michael Batease and The Elk Calling Academy
June 7, 2023

156. Michael Batease and The Elk Calling Academy

Return guest, Michael Batease with the Elk Calling Academy is back in the saddle this week! Michael is a lifelong elk hunter and familiar face in the hunting community. His unique perspective with elk hunting has notched many an elk tag throughout the...
155. The Code of the West with Chris Hunt
June 2, 2023

155. The Code of the West with Chris Hunt

Chris Hunt is the founder of a platform called The Code of the West. He's a writer, comic creator, artist, and has worked for some amazing brands like Kryptec and Black Rifle Coffee. I didn't know Chris but followed his page and thought he would be an...
154. Adam Grenda From Stuck N The Rut
May 23, 2023

154. Adam Grenda From Stuck N The Rut

Adam is an Alaskan pilot and hunter, family man, homesteader, and a part of the Stuck N The Rut group. Raised in North Idaho, Adam has a TON of stories to tell. In this episode, we discuss his flying background, the Stuck N The Rut YouTube, hunting...
School of September with Cody Rich
May 16, 2023

School of September with Cody Rich

Cody Rich is the founder of The Rich Outdoors, a hunting platform of podcasts, an online hunting course, home to the Rich Ideas Lab, and several products designed for hunters and entrepreneurs. His podcast is one of the original hunting shows made...
153. Win Big with Jaden Bales
May 10, 2023

153. Win Big with Jaden Bales

Jaden Bales is the Communications Director for Wyoming Wildlife Federation and a return guest.  This week, we get some Spring Bear updates from Jaden and talk about baiting and spot and stalk. We get into some affects of winter kill this winter,...
152. Aron Snyder
April 26, 2023

152. Aron Snyder

Aron Snyder is a world-class bowhunter, business owner, husband, podcaster, and a leader amongst the hunting community.  This week, we talk about a couple new products from Kifaru International, now based in Riverton, Wyoming. We talk about...
151. Chris Parrish, Turkeys, Whitetail, Elk and Stuff
April 18, 2023

151. Chris Parrish, Turkeys, Whitetail, Elk and Stuff

Chris Parrish is a ten time Grand National Turkey Calling Champion who also boasts nine World Champion titles. He is a turkey call maker, whitetail expert, and an all around American sportsman who's passion for the outdoors bleeds out of every word he...