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Bridging the gap between hunters & non-hunters through open conversation. This is something AJ Kazmierczak prides himself in. Conversation includes the impact of winning the TAC truck, entrepreneurship, the podcast that changed his life, the importance of social awareness, looking after people you care about, what it means to keep moving forward & his upcoming Nebraska mule deer hunt.  Rea...

The definition of a gamer: a player who is game // especially : an athlete who relishes competition. This is how Stuart Holmes describes himself. Throughout the show we speak on what Stuart stands for, what the USMC taught him, inspiration throughout his life, what sets him apart from others, what you need to start tuning your own bow and much more. Thoroughly enjoyed getting to know Stuart. I kno...

Kevin Guillen from Wilderness Athlete joins the show this week. Kevin and I talk about the history of the company, what separates WA from other supplement companies in the industry, the importance of hydration, fats vs. carbs, and how he started with WA compared to where he is now. Along with that, Kevin provides you his top list of supplements you should have in your pack for a long hunting trip....

Faith, Family, Fitness, & getting outdoors as much as possible. This is how John McCormick structures his life. John & I talk all things from controlling what you can control, setting expectations, his elk shape experience, the elk learning curve, first time elk hunting advice, & much more. John is as well rounded as they come & it was a pleasure getting to know him.  Follow John&a...

This week I'm answering questions for you guys! Thanks to everyone who submitted. Had fun with this one and we'll try to do this more often.  Questions: -What value are you trying to bring your audience?  -What got you into LE? -What would you rank as the top priority/tactic to consistently kill bull elk year after year? -Best advice for the new western hunter? -First time archery Elk hu...

Joe Goubeaux from Ohio steps in with the guest spot. Joe has a driving passion for fitness, archery, and now elk hunting. Having been to New Mexico once already, Joe officially has the "elk bug" and will return this fall for unfinished business. Along with the upcoming elk hunt, we discuss how Joe finds the time to train, whitetail tactics, throwing yourself into the fire, and much more....

Jake Arvold from 1st Phorm Outdoors hops on the show this week. Jake created 1st Phorm Outdoors with his main mission being to help people live a fit, healthy, and active lifestyle in order to enjoy the outdoors at its full potential. Other conversation includes making fitness a lifestyle & just getting started, helping real people get real results,  finding your passion and working endlessly,...

Joined this week by Amy Tucker, founder of Salty Britches. Salty Britches is a soothing long-lasting barrier against skin irritation for any occasion. Created to withstand salt water chafing and now trusted by families, athletes and military personnel for year-round all-day protection. If you're like me and spend a lot of time in the mountains and suffer from chafing, Salty Britches will keep...

Solo adventure this week recapping my experience running the Mid State Mile Last Man Standing Ultra Marathon in Nashville, TN. Why do I choose to run ultras? What was the training plan? What is it like living your life 20 mins at a time? Why do have to suffer? Does ultra prepare you for life? & How the ultra mindset correlates to hunting the mountains. 

Back in studio with Craig Jacobson. The guys spoke about the floods in Montana, taking chances in life, the negative effects social media can have, and much more. A big message of this episode was that this is not all hunting all the time. Of course, this is a western style hunting pod. But conversations such as this one can always come back full circle and be applied to not only life in general b...

Collin Cottrell is an individual that was brought to my attention via a mutual friend. "He's a great guy and I think he would be an awesome guest for your podcast". That all turned out to be true as you'll see. But Collin is more than just a guest on the podcast. He's now a friend. He's someone I did not know I needed in my life. He's a great mentor and also has...

Triple A baseball player, JP France with the guest spot this week. JP was drafted out of Mississippi St by the Houston Astros and has a passion for bowhunting. Although he doesn't get to hunt as often as he'd like, his passion is there. You baseball guys will enjoy this conversation as we speak on just how similar baseball and bowhunting are to one another.  Follow JP's journey @the...

The mastermind behind it all, Jon Cox joins the show. Jon & his significant other, Becca are the creators and directors for one of the baddest last man standing ultra marathon events going .. The Mid-State Mile. Also known as "The murder mile" Tyler will be competing in this race on June 18th in Franklin, TN. Tyler & Jon talk all things mid-state. From how it became an event, the...

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...