Out of State Hunter

This week on the Out of State Hunter Podcast, Chad sits down with Henry Ferguson to talk about his once-in-a-lifetime moose tag. Henry shares how he's preparing for the hunt of a lifetime, from putting boots on the ground and glassing for bulls to dialing in his gear and strategy. His excitement is contagious, and you can tell he’s going all-in on making the most of this rare opportunity. Be sure...

This week on the Out of State Hunter Podcast, Chad catches up with Armando from The Bow Hitch. Armando has been on the move all year, from shooting at the Total Archery Challenge to supporting his kids at volleyball tournaments. In this episode, they dive into his western big game season, the tags he drew for 2025, and how he’s preparing for the hunts ahead. Plus, Armando shares updates on The Bow...

This week on the Out of State Hunter Podcast , Chad talks with his good friend and fellow gear junkie, Andrew Giesler, to dive into their GOHUNT Gear Shop wish lists. They break down the gear they're currently eyeing and revisit the tried-and-true items that have earned a permanent spot in their packs season after season. If you're a gear nut who loves talking packs, optics, and all things western...

Built to Serve: Born Primitive’s Mission to Serve Veterans – Bear Handlon This week on the podcast, Chad sits down with Bear Handlon, founder of Born Primitive. What started as a garage-based startup has grown into a thriving brand with over 100 employees, bridging the gap between fitness, tactical, and outdoor performance gear. Bear shares the incredible journey behind the brand’s growth, their c...

We Suck At PRS… But You should Listen Anyway – Chad, CJ, & Jeromy This week on the Out of State Hunter Podcast, Chad is joined once again by CJ and Jeromy to break down their latest experience at a Precision Rifle match. While they didn’t walk away with trophies, they definitely connected with targets and picked up valuable lessons along the way. The crew dives into what gear performed under press...

New tech + new gear for Western hunts from GOHUNT – Lane Colyer This Week on the Out of State Hunter Podcast,  Chad talks with Lane Colyer from GOHUNT to break down the latest game-changing updates to the GOHUNT Maps platform—built with Western hunters in mind. From the all-new, location-specific weather feature with detailed conditions and extended forecasts to the road density layer that helps y...

In this episode of Out of State Hunter, Chad talks with Jaryd Bernstein about the grit and grind of building a small business that’s rooted in the hunting lifestyle. They talk about more than just gear, they’re talking about companies that get it, the kind that back their users and build their products right here in the USA. Chad and Jaryd also catch up on this season’s tag draws and what hunts ar...

Precision Rifle Shooting with Aaron Martin – Ten Second Precision On this episode of the Out of State Hunter Podcast, Chad sits down with Aaron Martin of Modern Day Sniper to dive into the fundamentals of precision shooting. Aaron shares valuable tips for anyone interested in competing in NRL Hunter or the Precision Rifle Series. As a former U.S. Marine Scout Sniper and Lead Instructor at both Mod...

This week on the podcast, Chad sits down with Ryan Corkwell and Alex Mader from Vantage Point Archery (VPA) —a company that’s become a staple in the gear bags of serious archery hunters. Ryan and Alex take us through the VPA origin story—how they went from a small, dedicated shop to producing some of the most trusted fixed blade broadheads in the hunting industry. They also share insights into the...

This week on the Out of State Hunter Podcast , Chad sits down with Ryan Martin, who’s gearing up for his first Western big game hunt since he was a kid. After years of talking about it, Ryan and his best friend finally pulled the trigger and applied for a New Mexico mule deer tag — and to their surprise, they drew a great unit. To help Ryan prepare, Chad brings in seasoned mule deer hunter George...

Chad sits down with Marshal Sip of Preferred Barrels, a name trusted by precision rifle builders and long-range shooters across the West. Marshal’s family has been in the barrel-making business for years, and their commitment to accuracy and craftsmanship runs deep. In this episode, Marshal breaks down the manufacturing process behind their high-performance barrels, what sets Preferred apart from...

Are you gearing up for your first bear hunt or looking to sharpen your early-season game? This week on the Out of State Hunter Podcast, Chad talks with Jaden Bales to break down the essentials for a successful spring bear hunt in the West. From e-scouting tactics to gear prep and draw strategy tips, Jaden brings the heat with practical insights that every Western hunter, rookie or seasoned, can us...

Precision Starts Here: Inside TriggerTech with Ryan Hodgkinson This week on the Out of State Hunter Podcast , Chad sits down with Ryan Hodgkinson from TriggerTech , the brand setting the standard in rifle triggers. Whether you're dialing for distance on a western mule deer or running drills with your tactical setup, chances are you're using a TriggerTech. Ryan breaks down the innovative tech behin...

This week on the Out of State Hunter Podcast, Chad talks with Noah Gotsis, founder of Prized Possessions, to talk about turning your hunting memories into lasting works of art. Whether it's your first buck or a once-in-a-lifetime bull, Noah shares how Prized Possessions helps hunters preserve those unforgettable moments through high-quality, custom engravings. From unique state outlines to fully p...

THE .257 SHOW – CJ Steffen, Luke Horak and Chad Ryker This week on the Out of State Hunter Podcast , Chad talks with CJ Steffen and Luke Horak about the rising popularity of the .257 caliber among Western hunters and long-range shooters. They explore why the .257, with modern bullets and fast-twist barrels, has become a top choice for big game and precision shooting. Inspired by Roy Weatherby’s le...

Does the perfect sleeping bag exist?  It does now!   This week on the Out of State Hunter Podcast, Chad sits down with Brad Brooks from Argali, a return guest who always brings something valuable to the table. Argali is known for pushing the boundaries of gear innovation, and this episode is no exception. We're diving into the new Alpine sleeping bag – a game-changer for hunters and hikers alike....

This week on the Out of State Hunter Podcast, Chad talks with Eric Christensen from Kapture Gear.  Kapture Gear is a relatively new magnetic digiscoping adaptor/system that truly changes digiscoping.  In the past hunter has delt with subpar quality and oversize products and barley meet the need when in the field.  Kapture has created something new that is simple, effective, small and super easy to...

Where It All Began – Aron Snyder This week on the Out of State Hunter Podcast , Chad records with Aron Snyder for a conversation that’s unlike other podcasts Aron has been on before. In this episode, Chad dives into the origins of Aron’s hunting career, exploring the beginnings of his passion for the outdoors. Aron’s journey takes us from the rugged mountains of Oregon and all the way to Texas and...

Chasing Coues Deer with CJ Steffen This week on the Out of State Hunter Podcast, Chad talks with CJ Steffen about his 2024 coues deer season.  CJ drew a couple of good tags last year, one in AZ with his muzzleloader and one in NM with his rifle.  CJ tells the story of both hunts.   CJ STEFFEN @cjhunts_alot OUT OF STATE HUNTER @outofstatehunter ------- GOHUNT Use the code OUTOFSTATE when you become...

This week on the Out of State Hunter Podcast, Chad has Brandon Evans from GOHUNT to talk about “Predictive Draw Odds”.  You read that right, GOHUNT is able to accurately predict future draw odds.  Brandon talks about the states available currently and the path forward to getting predictive draw odds for all western states by next year.  He also discusses where the idea and the need came from and h...

This week on the Out of State Hunter Podcast, Chad talks with Drew Miles from Tricer about his application strategy.  Drew applies in almost every state in the west and he also applies for his kids.  Chad and Drew walk through a state by state strategy and drop a few golden nuggets in this podcast.  If you are looking to increase your chances of drawing tags, listen to this podcast. TRICER – Drew...

This week on the Out of State Hunter Podcast, Chad talks with CJ Steffen about his application strategy.  CJ is working with limited vacation time this year which has an impact on his western hunting opportunities.  CJ talks about prioritizing his family and friends over his own hunts.  After years of hunting in multiple states he has a different outlook on the way he approaches his big game appli...

This week on the Out of State Hunter Podcast, Chad walks through his Western big game application strategy.  In the past Chad has applied in several of the western states but on this episode, Chad talks about how he is dialing it back a bit and only applying in the states close to him and plans to buy points in the rest of the states he has accumulated points in over the years.  Chad calls this a...

A Bunch Of Crazy Whitetail Stories – Wayne Gadley This week Chad has Wayne Gadley on the Out of State Hunter Podcast.  Wayne had a wild season in the Midwest chasing whitetail deer and he is here to tell the stories.  Yep, I said stories, plural, Wayne hunted in PA, IN, KS and MO and has a unique story for each state.  Chad doesn’t usually talk whitetail, but these stories are too good to pass up....

This week Chad talks Jake Mushaney and Ryan Avery.  About 5 years ago Chad had Jake on the podcast to talk about Unknown Munitions.  At the time UM was a brand new start up company that was entering into the reloaded ammunition space.  Shortly after they opened the shop COVID hit, and Jake and his crew maintained through the tough times.  Now UM has expanded into all kinds of products from ammo to...