NRL HUNTER PODCAST

On today’s episode, Rick IY6C joins Travis Ishida for a wide-ranging conversation covering competition shooting, hunting, van life, and the authentic community behind the precision rifle world. From retiring after 31 years in the fire service to traveling the country competing in matches, Rick shares how he got into precision rifle sports later in life and why “the next match is my practice.” The...

On today’s episode, Rich Emmons joins Travis Ishida for a wide-ranging conversation on the NRL Hunter Podcast – from the evolution of competitive shooting organizations to the growth of hunter-style matches, the upcoming 2026 Rough Creek Hunter’s Revenge in Glen Rose, TX, hunting experiences, new rules, and more! NRL HUNTER is a series of competitions for hunters by hunters. It brings ethical hunt...

On today’s episode, Aaron Martin joins Travis Ishida for a wide-ranging conversation on the NRL Hunter Podcast – from the upcoming Ruger American Long Hunter Challenge to the Ben Franklin Range, epic hunts (hello, Marco Polo sheep), and bringing the next generation into the field. NRL HUNTER is a series of competitions for hunters by hunters. It brings ethical hunters together in an innovative, co...

On today’s episode, Brandon Maddox joins Travis Ishida to have a great conversation about hunting with suppressors, crossing state lines, accessibility, buyer options, and more! NRL HUNTER is a series of competitions for hunters by hunters. It brings ethical hunters together in an innovative, competitive format for new and seasoned hunters to learn about their gear, overall capabilities & limits,...

On today’s episode, Tyler Grethen joins Travis Ishida to have a great conversation about Weatherby, its Model 307, Builders Action, and more! NRL HUNTER is a series of competitions for hunters by hunters. It brings ethical hunters together in an innovative, competitive format for new and seasoned hunters to learn about their gear, overall capabilities & limits, and about local hunting terrains. He...

On today’s episode, Hamilton Boykin joins Travis Ishida LIVE at the 2025 Western Hunt Expo have a great conversation about Leica, its riflescope lines, reticles, binoculars, rangefinders, integrations, and more! NRL HUNTER is a series of competitions for hunters by hunters. It brings ethical hunters together in an innovative, competitive format for new and seasoned hunters to learn about their gea...

On today’s episode, William Righter, Mike Lilly, Sarah Beard, Nick Mowrer join Travis Ishida LIVE at the 2025 PRO-AM to have a great conversation about the concept, and much more! NRL HUNTER is a series of competitions for hunters by hunters. It brings ethical hunters together in an innovative, competitive format for new and seasoned hunters to learn about their skills, gear, overall capabilities,...

On today’s episode, Sarah Stallone, Kevin Garcia, and Sterling Cook joins Travis Ishida to have a great conversation about the Alaskan Wilderness Hunter event coming during the 2025 NRL Hunter season, and much more! NRL HUNTER is a series of competitions for hunters by hunters. It brings ethical hunters together in an innovative, competitive format for new and seasoned hunters to learn about their...

On today’s episode, Andrew Oliver joins Travis Ishida to have a great conversation about Montana Knife Company, blade recommendations, collaborations, and much more! NRL HUNTER is a series of competitions for hunters by hunters. It brings ethical hunters together in an innovative, competitive format for new and seasoned hunters to learn about their skills, gear, overall capabilities, and about loc...

On today’s episode, Sam McGuire joins Travis Ishida to have a great conversation about McGuire Ballistics, SMC Guide Service, central California hunting, and much more! NRL HUNTER is a series of competitions for hunters by hunters. It brings ethical hunters together in an innovative, competitive format for new and seasoned hunters to learn about their skills, gear, overall capabilities, and about...

On today’s episode, Mark Huelsing joins Travis Ishida to have a great conversation about Exo Mtn Gear, love of backpack and mountain hunting, and much more! NRL HUNTER is a series of competitions for hunters by hunters. It brings ethical hunters together in an innovative, competitive format for new and seasoned hunters to learn about their skills, gear, overall capabilities, and about local huntin...

On today’s episode, Tyler Beckley joins Travis Ishida to have a great conversation about the upcoming 2024 MDT Canadian Rocky Mountain Hunter event, Hunting in Canada, and much more! NRL HUNTER is a series of competitions for hunters by hunters. It brings ethical hunters together in an innovative, competitive format for new and seasoned hunters to learn about their skills, gear, overall capabiliti...

On today’s episode, Ken Trapp joins Travis Ishida to have a great conversation about Salmon River Solutions (SRS), Hunting, and much more! NRL HUNTER is a series of competitions for hunters by hunters. It brings ethical hunters together in an innovative, competitive format for new and seasoned hunters to learn about their skills, gear, overall capabilities, and about local hunting terrains. Hear m...

On today’s episode, the Miernicki family, Ted, Tyler, and Trey join Travis Ishida to have a great conversation about Young Guns, Gear, Hunting, and much more! NRL HUNTER is a series of competitions for hunters by hunters. It brings ethical hunters together in an innovative, competitive format for new and seasoned hunters to learn about their skills, gear, overall capabilities, and about local hunt...

On today’s episode, Marshal Sip joins Travis Ishida to have a great conversation about their latest Idaho hunt, things they learned, and much more! NRL HUNTER Presented by SIG SAUER, is a series of competitions for hunters by hunters. It brings ethical hunters together in an innovative, competitive format for new and seasoned hunters to learn about their skills, gear, overall capabilities, and abo...

On today’s episode, Bennie Cooley joins Travis Ishida to have a great conversation about his platform and equipment, how he locates targets, hunting season, and much more! NRL HUNTER Presented by SIG SAUER, is a series of competitions for hunters by hunters. It brings ethical hunters together in an innovative, competitive format for new and seasoned hunters to learn about their skills, gear, overa...

On today’s episode, Kelsey Schuetz joins Travis Ishida for a great conversation around being a female hunter, working as a team, and much more! NRL HUNTER Presented by SIG SAUER, is a series of competitions for hunters by hunters. It brings ethical hunters together in an innovative, competitive format for new and seasoned hunters to learn about their skills, gear, overall capabilities, and about l...

On today’s episode, Terry Diston joins Travis Ishida for a great conversation around hunters’ experience at NRL Hunter events and applying it to the real world, and much more! NRL HUNTER Presented by SIG SAUER, is a series of competitions for hunters by hunters. It brings ethical hunters together in an innovative, competitive format for new and seasoned hunters to learn about their skills, gear, o...

On today’s episode, William Righter joins Travis Ishida to talk about the appeal of NRL Hunter, hunting and competition gear, RTR Precision, and much more! NRL HUNTER Presented by SIG SAUER, is a series of competitions for hunters by hunters. It brings ethical hunters together in an innovative, competitive format for new and seasoned hunters to learn about their skills, gear, overall capabilities,...

On today’s episode, Marshal Sip joins Travis Ishida to talk about an upcoming Idaho deer and elk hunt, Preferred Barrel Blanks, and much more! NRL HUNTER Presented by SIG SAUER, is a series of competitions for hunters by hunters. It brings ethical hunters together in an innovative, competitive format for new and seasoned hunters to learn about their skills, gear, overall capabilities, and about lo...

On today’s episode, Justin Garay joins host Travis Ishida to talk about field-style events, necessary gear for NRL Hunter events, and much more! NRL HUNTER Presented by SIG SAUER, is a series of competitions for hunters by hunters. It brings ethical hunters together in an innovative, competitive format for new and seasoned hunters to learn about their skills, gear, overall capabilities, and about...

On today’s episode, Josh Botha joins host Travis Ishida to talk about dedicated MDT products, the evolution of chassis systems, hunting in Canada, and much more! NRL HUNTER Presented by SIG SAUER, is a series of competitions for hunters by hunters. It brings ethical hunters together in an innovative, competitive format for new and seasoned hunters to learn about their skills, gear, overall capabil...

On today’s episode, Josh Reeves and Marc Bean joins host Travis Ishida to talk about the upcoming Ghost Hunter event in Arizona, and much more! Josh and Marc are co-hosting the popular Ghost Hunter match the weekend of January 13-15, 2023. NRL HUNTER Presented by SIG SAUER, is a series of competitions for hunters by hunters. It brings ethical hunters together in an innovative, competitive format f...

On today’s episode, Marc Bean joins host Travis Ishida to talk about a recent Elk hunt in Arizona, and much more! Marc Bean is a newer hunter, who worked hard to pre-plan, scout, and fill his 2022 DIY cow elk tag. As part of the 2023 NRL Hunter season, he is co-hosting the popular Ghost Hunter match with Josh Reeves the weekend of January 13-15, 2023. NRL HUNTER Presented by SIG SAUER, is a series...

On today’s episode, Marc Bean joins host Travis Ishida to talk about Cool Bean Knives, an upcoming DIY Elk hunt in Arizona, and much more! Marc Bean is a bladesmith with his forge in Queen Creek, Arizona, is a newer hunter, is part of the precision rifle community, and is an all-around great guy. Marc loves being creative and doing things that others see as difficult or impossible. Starting as a h...