Hunt Quietly

On this week’s episode, Matt, Jim, and Jill discuss the growing popularity of shed hunting. But first, Jim beats a “live” horse with BHA and R3. Jill then gives us a brief history of Shed hunting in Wyoming with some insight to the people who’ve made a name for themselves selling and collecting shed antlers. Hunters for Access raffle is open until June 1, 2024. If you care about winning free stuff...

Matt Rinella talks with two New Mexicans, Brandon Wynn and Jesse Deubel, that are fighting perhaps even harder than he is for the future of high-quality, publicly accessible, nonpay hunting. Oh, hey, speaking of that, you should head over to huntersforaccess.org and pick up some raffle tickets. 100% of the proceeds will go to promoting public access.

Ohmar, Jim, and Matt discuss all the sweet, dope-, fly stuff the hunting industry donated for the Hunters for Access raffle.  Go to huntersforaccess.org to get in on the action!

Matt talks with outdoor writers Christine Cunningham and Steve Meyer about their recent book, The Land We Share. Hunters for Access is nearing the halfway mark on our raffle. If you care about winning free stuff and high-quality, publicly accessible, non-pay hunting, please, please, please go to Huntersforaccess.org and buy some raffle tickets!

Matt and JIm categorize Backcountry Hunters & Anglers work based on the organization’s own reporting. Spoiler alert: Even though hunter numbers are at near historic highs, draw odds have dwindled, and crowding has become a major deterrent to hunter satisfaction, BHA is overwhelmingly an R3-focused organization. For the sake of hunting, go to huntersforaccess.org and buy a whole bunch of ticket...

Matt, Jim, and fellow HQ contributor Alex Vieira rip on other podcasts that have been discussing Hunt Quietly. Of utmost critically important essential urgency, the Hunters for Access raffle is LIVE!!! For the sake of hunting, go to huntersforaccess.org and buy a whole bunch of tickets. All proceeds will facilitate public hunting access on private lands.

Matt Rinella talks with North Dakota hunter safety instructor Adam Miller just before making him some truely bitchin deer burgers. If you appreciate what we do and want to help pay our expenses, please consider giving a donation at: https://gofund.me/5adc6daa

HQ contributor Omar Markhieh continues to present his research on hunting celebrity poaching cases. On the lighter side, Matt Rinella tries out some new jokes.

Matt has a chat with Basheer Benhalim from Hunters of Color.

HQ contributor Omar Markhieh places some unfortunate facts about the intersection of hunting celebrity and poaching at the feet of Matt Rinella and Jim Durkin.

Hunt Quietly contributors Jim Durkin and Chris Orndof get their balls busted by Matt Rinella as the three discuss the newly released U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service National Survey of Fishing, Hunting, and Wildlife-Associated Recreation. If you appreciate what we do and want to help pay our expenses, please consider giving a donation here: https://gofund.me/5adc6daa

Matt Rinella was invited to speak at the Montana Chapter of The Wildlife Society's 2024 annual conference. The theme of this conference was, "Cultivating Respect for Nature without Destroying What We Seek". This is bootleg recording of his lecture.

Matt and Jim discuss growing concerns over the company LandTrust and its impact on private and public land hunting. Other topics include Hunter for Access and yes, a Go Fund Me request….Ssssssssoooooooorrrrreeeeeee (fonzy). https://Gofund.me/e647148d

Jim Durkin talks with Dustin Wittwer - an avid mule deer hunter, host of the Finding Backcounty podcast, and owner of Backpack Logistics. Topics discussed include: llamas, mule deer, backcountry food, the state of the hunting industry at large, hunting influencers, and every person's ability to have an affect on hunting by choosing when they take an animal.

Matt, Jim, and Alex Lindsay discuss how Eric Siegfried, founder of the popular hunting map company onX, quietly started outfitting landlocked public land while loudly positioning himself as a champion for opening access to these lands. Alex gives a rundown of Gaia GPS, a less expensive alternative to onX with the same basic functionality.

Matt Feinhauer and Matt Rinella talk with fly fishing guide PJ Case.

Matt talks with Ethan Page of the YouTube channel Backwards Hat Traditional Archery.

In this episode, Jim talks with HG contributors Evan Curtin and Omar Markhieh about guns, shooting, and the rising cost of ammo.

Matt talks with Ken Ilgunas, author of 'This Land is Our Land' and 'Trespassihg Across America.'

Hunt Quietly contributors Matt Rinella and Matt Feinauer talk with Brad Luttrell, founder of GoWild, a social media community and gear platform for outdoor enthusiasts.

Matt Rinella listens in awe as Hunt Quietly contributor Omar Markhieh and gun manufacturer Jamie Dodson of Wolf Precision geek out about guns.

Matt talks with Hunt Quietly contributor, Matt Feinhauer and with Bryan Christensen of the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources about the state's Hunter Access program.

Matt talks hound hunting with houndsman, Ross Ellwangler. Ruff, ruff, ruff. those things are loud!

Matt talks with Andrew Walter, owner-operator of Wild Edge Inc., Manufacturer of mobile hunting equipment.

In this episode, Jim talks with Dan Rinella about rising stream temperatures in Alaska and its impact on the King Salmon fishery.