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A bow only western hunter from Montana, Dillon Ness. Dillon's passion for bowhunting is bar none. When with him I could feel the passion in the manner that he spoke. Elk, bear, antelope, mule deer... doesn't matter. Dillon lives for this. We talked about what drives him and helps push him year after year. This is an inspiring episode that you will not want to miss.  *Intro* : Excerpt fro...

Alex Tucker from Austin, Texas was gracious with his time and joined the show this week. We talked about his company DNA Archery, what it means being a 1st generation bow hunter, how bowhunting has enriched his life and much more. Alex also dove into the struggles he had early on in his life and how he managed to overcome them and become the man he is today. Alex has one of those stories that ever...

Koby Owens, a freelance photographer in Montana talks anything & everything photography. Koby is new to the industry but is already making great strides at showcasing his work. We discuss what it's like making it in the hunting industry, inspiring creatives, how to market yourself/ your brand, how photos tell a story, equipment/ all purpose lens, editing, 3 important tips for beginners, a...

Craig & Tyler discuss the trending topic "front of center".  What exactly is foc? How much is too much? Is it a cop-out for a misplaced arrow? And what is the sweet spot for foc? Also whitetail strategy along with fixed vs. mechanical broadhead pros and cons.  Bonus: How did Leonardo DiCaprio win an Oscar for The Revenant but not The Wolf Of Wall Street?!?  Norden Outdoors use code &...

Alpen Fuel founder Shaun Durkee joins the podcast this week and tells the story behind his journey to starting Alpen Fuel with his wife, Emily.  Alpen Fuel manufactures the highest calorie, quickest prep backpacking breakfasts in the game. After being laid off from his job because of covid, Shaun and Emily decided to take the true leap of faith and dive into Alpen Fuel full time. Shaun tells us ab...

Tyler is joined by his wife, Morgan where they talk about the proactive steps you can take to set up yourself and your family for a hunting trip. If you aren't on the same page with your significant other before you leave, the chances of you giving the hunt, and the mountains your full focus will be compromised. Our goal is for you to share this episode with your significant other as Morgan g...

Zach, Craig, and Tyler touch on the importance of establishing your shot process when shooting archery. There is also some turkey talk, non negotiable items that you will find in our packs, our favorite backcountry snacks, following specific people in the hunting industry and much more. Bare with us as we forgot to record an intro to this episode. We aren't perfect but y'all have probabl...

Nick Palacios from Austin, Texas joined the guys on this weeks episode. The conversation focused on getting to know Nick and his new found love for archery and bowhunting. Nick also just completed the "75 hard" challenge where he talks about all the challenges and benefits to committing to a specific set of goals and seeing them through. When speaking to Nick it was hard not to notice hi...

Hydration. Easily overlooked & undervalued but possibly the most important thing you must square away while in the back country. The team speaks on how to properly hydrate before, & during the hunt. Also our methods on finding & filtering water while in the mountains.  We then joked on a funny but simple fact .... for you whitetail hunters .... if you're hunting elk, leave the whi...

Better late than never! The guys talk about application changes and frustrations, trail cam plans, shed hunting locations, pre season training, and Zach's upcoming precision rifle series competition.  Thank you all for supporting us with our first merch drop! Norden Outdoors use code "MTNOCKS" for 10% discount. 

Our 3rd ever in studio guest Craig Jacobsen. Craig is a current bow tech at Superior Archery. If you're a local listener there is a good chance Craig has worked his magic with your equipment. We talk elk, archery, arrow set ups, social media, life and much more. This was one of those conversations that could have went on for 3 hours. Thank you to Craig for joining us and you'll most defi...

New to hunting public land? The guys discuss how they find good public land units for elk. This conversation is what WE look for. Of course, our strategies and tactics aren't the end all be all but we do believe this episode offers some great tips!  We also touch on hunting etiquette and the touchy subject of "do we share our hunting spots?"  Don't Forget! Use code "MTNOCK...

This week the guys are joined by Payden Armstrong from Norden Outdoors. A former midwest guy, Payden dives into his impressive navy career including his time in bud/s, what brought him to Montana, his time as a western hunting guide, and the start of Norden Outdoors. Norden lives by designing and building bad ass gear as tough as the people who use it. Period.  Payden is a blue collar guy with a b...

This week Zach discusses his precious rifle series competition. He goes over the ins and outs regarding shooting competitively, what he learned in the process, the do's and dont's, how to get started, & and if it actually translates to hunting in the mountains. 

This week the guys discuss how to hunt elk in Montana for this up coming season. This episode is NOT tactics driven but more so focused on how to approach applying for tags in Montana as non-residents and residents. All non-resident info was gathered from personal experience and also fish and game. Don't hesitate to fact check us but our goal was to try and help/shorten the learning curve for...

Dave Wootten suffered a career ending injury in the military and has also battled with PTSD. Dave sits down with the guys and tells his tough, but must hear story about his struggles by almost losing his family and even his life. One of the three things that Dave credits to saving his life is archery. Throughout the conversation we also talk about Dave's arrow setup for total archery challeng...

On this weeks episode the guys are joined by Saylor Lavallii. Saylor is an accomplished powerlifter, business owner, ex college football running back, archery hunter, doberman lover, and overall one bad ass dude. Saylor has a no b.s attitude. Saylor speaks about his business with Doberman Weightlifting Club (DWC), what it means to him being apart of a team, hilarious stories about squatting in the...

This episode consists of answering some listener questions such as hunting grizz country, shed hunting, how to judge big game while glassing and e-scouting tactics and techniques. Thank you to all who interacted on social and submitted questions!  Hunting Grizz country: (07:14) Shed Hunting: (20:30) Judging game while glassing: (29:15) E-scouting: (40:20)

All is right as Zach gets back in the saddle and joins Tyler on this weeks episode. The guys discuss hunting gear essentials you need for the backcountry. Boots, packs, knives, optics, etc. Remember...having the best gear is not the message. Using the gear you have & training trumps all. Both also discuss life happenings as things have gotten busy and priorities shift throughout the off season...

We pride ourselves on just being two dudes who love hunting and the outdoors. RAW conversations and expressing our passion for the outdoors is what we do. Tyler goes solo on this episode and explains what it's like moving from the midwest and diving into western hunting in Montana. From expectations, gear essentials, and fitness advice Tyler talks about what he believes one should expect when...

Carson Robinson from Chelsea, Michigan is one of the most impressive young men you'll meet. Carson was born without a left hand and has never let it hinder his dreams. He tells us what keeps him going and what has made him successful as an athlete, bow hunter, and archer. Carson attacks every day and doesn't give a damn about your excuses. He also discusses his plans to pursue archery in...

We sit down with Garrett Heikes from Chasin' The Dream Tv and discuss his hunt for a dream whitetail he called "Edward Scissorhead".  Garrett is an excellent story teller and it was a blast listening to how he approaches the whitetail game in his home state of Nebraska. We also get to learn about how Garrett and his team came up with his company, Chasin' The Dream Tv and what t...

On this weeks episode Tyler and Zach discuss the importance of finding the right hunting partner. Just because that individual is a friend, don't assume they will be the best partner in the mountains. We discuss the many different attributes needed in order to find that right fit. Some listener questions are also answered towards the last 15-20 mins of the episode.  

Logan is a father, husband, firemen, and archery shop owner. He also lives to elk hunt. We discuss Logan's elk hunt in Montana this year, Kansas whitetails, what he's taken away from spending time with Dan Staton, and the three things that has worked for him in terms of being successful in the elk woods. Make sure to follow him and some of the teams he works with! @logan_archery_ @thearc...

Jake Best is an experienced elk hunter and has grown up hunting in Montana his whole life. Jake sits down with us and discusses his 2021 Montana Archery season along with a unique bear encounter, taking his K-9 on his hunting trips, time spent with his father in the mountains, and how making mistakes has helped him in the long run.