Days In The Wild - Big game Hunting podcast

Brandon and i talk about the big game hunting opportunity in California and the draw system. We also talk about the upcoming 1st inaugural Howl for Wildlife banquet  

Scouting Mule Deer with Henry Furguson | Finding Bucks, Reading Terrain, and Lessons That Transfer Show Notes Welcome back to the Days in the Wild Big Game Hunting Podcast, brought to you by Phoenix Shooting Bags. In this episode, I sit down once again with P.J. Reilly — one of the first guests I ever had on the podcast — to talk about mule deer, scouting, patterning bucks, and the lessons hunting...

Here are polished, on-brand show notes for your episode — written in your Days in the Wild voice and optimized for your audience. Mile High Conversations: Colorado Changes, Tag Strategy & Why It’s Not Always About Bigger After a bit of a break, we’re back — recording live from the Mile High Hunt Expo in Denver. In this episode, I sit down with my good friend Kyle Lopez to talk about what’s hap...

Welcome back to Days in the Wild Big Game Hunting Podcast, brought to you by Phoenix Shooting Bags. In this episode, recorded live from the Mile High Expo, I sit down with Jason Phelps to talk all things turkey hunting. We dive into late-season turkey behavior, why older toms can actually become more killable in mid-May, and how subtle calling can make all the difference when birds start hanging u...

Guest: Scott Leysath — The Sporting Chef Episode: Field-to-Table Made Simple What’s inside (quick hits): The three biggest mistakes that make wild game “gamey”—and how to fix them Field care that actually matters (cooling, cleanliness, trim) Cut-to-method pairings for deer, elk, upland, and waterfowl Weeknight formulas: fast marinades, hot-and-fast sears, smart sides Gateway dishes that win over n...

Guest: Marlon Holden  Episode: Fall 2025 – Mule deer hunting, Camo, Boots, gear What we cover (quick hits): Hunting mule deer in South Dakota recap Layering systems, camo to wear Boots, socks AZ mule deer quota system Connect with Marlon: @graylighthunter Connect with the show: @johnstallone

Rifle vs. Archery — strengths, limits, and how to choose What we cover (quick hits): Why Matt hunts with both weapons—and what each teaches the other Ethical effective range: defining it for your skills, terrain, and conditions Fieldcraft vs. ballistics: closing inside 40 yards vs. building a rock-solid rifle position Calling, wind, and movement discipline—what changes with bow vs. rifle Practice...

Whitetail Rut Tactics + Buying Land John sits down with Jordan Blissett to break down practical rut strategies—how to read phases (seeking, chasing, lockdown), pick high-odds terrain, manage wind the smart way, and decide when to call or stay silent. Then they pivot to buying land for whitetails: access and neighborhood first, must-have habitat features, quick-win improvements, and rookie pitfalls...

Legacy, Stewardship, and Straight Talk: A Conversation with Dan Cabela Summary John sits down with Dan Cabela—conservation advocate and scion of the Cabela family—to share a wild-game meal and talk honestly about why hunting matters, how funding and policy actually move the needle for wildlife conservation, and what it takes to bridge the gap between hunters and non-hunters. No dunking, no shoutin...

We sit down with Robert Cowan and   Michael Cardinal   Episode Summary John sits down with Michael Cardinal to unpack the hunt behind his latest bull—how he scouted, read sign, and made decisions when the plan fell apart.

Elk Hunter Missing in Colorado Episode title “Missing in the High Country: An Elk Hunter’s Story in Colorado” Summary Guest Dac Collins  In this episode, John unpacks the developing story of an elk hunter who went missing in Colorado—what’s known so far, how search-and-rescue operations unfold in the Rockies, and the practical steps backcountry hunters can take to reduce risk and help responders i...

Throwback episode with Paul Medel 

“Solo vs. Social: The Psychology of the Hunt with Beau Martonik” ✍️ Episode Description: In this compelling episode of Days in the Wild, I sit down with hunter, writer, and East Meets West podcast host Beau Martonik to dig into the mental side of hunting—specifically the contrast between solo and social hunting experiences. Beau opens up about how hunting alone in remote terrain builds resilience,...

n this episode of Days in the Wild, I sit down with backcountry hunter and elite outdoor photographer Steven Drake to unpack his approach to gear, preparation, and the mental edge needed to thrive deep in the wilderness. We dive into his minimalist yet functional backcountry pack system, how he balances photography and hunting in extreme terrain, and the hard-earned lessons that shape his mountain...

I'm proud of Braxton he has been carrying the torch for public lands and has helped it to enter in to the mainstream conversation. I heard him recently on Tucker Carlson Made me think back to our podcast back in 2018    In this powerful and deeply personal episode of Days in the Wild, John Stallone sits down with combat veteran, author, and elk hunting guide Braxton McCoy. Braxton shares the harro...

Throwback  Title: Mule Deer Hunting on the Wasatch Front with Kip Fowler   Show Notes: A Southern Utah native, Kip now lives and hunts in Northern Utah, along the Wasatch Front. Backpacking bow hunting in the high country is one of his specialties, and he shares some of his advice for how to improve your hunting game.   Kip was always worried about becoming too reliant on technology, but there cam...

🎙️ Podcast Episode: The Mindset of Champions with Eric McCormick Description: What does it take to train the world’s toughest athletes? This week, we sit down with Eric McCormick—renowned personal trainer for legendary endurance hunter Cameron Hanes . Eric shares powerful insights into cultivating an unbreakable mindset, staying positive through adversity, and building the discipline required to e...

Elk Hunting With Zach Bowhay 

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Michael Cravens and I have a quick impromptu conversation about the public lands situation, Its very important you listen in and take action because weather you think it does or not it affects you  TAKE ACTION

Brian Johnson The Anatomy Hunter A Deep Dive with The Anatomy Hunter | Days In The Wild In this powerful episode, we sit down with The Anatomy Hunter to explore the biology, philosophy, and raw emotion behind the hunt. We talk about shot placement, best practices, shot angles etc. This is a good one you don't wanna miss 👉 Subscribe, like, and share to keep the conversation alive. #HuntingPodcast...

We talk various hunting stories and about the hunts donated to howl 

John and I talk about broadheads and how to choose whats best for you. Check out Johns youtube channel for broadhead reviews 

It's been a minute since Fred and I caught up 2018 to be exact . We talked about predators, achieving goals, archery among other things. Fred is a guy I lookup too and I feel has a great outlook on life in general makes you wanna be around him.     

Remi Warren and I discuss backcountry hunting, gear choices and the art of the stalk. Aside from being a very accomplished hunter Remi has a knack for sharing how he does things that is easily relatable. #remiwarren Remi Warren Podcast , Remi warren hunting