Out of State Hunter

This week Chad talks with his good friend Daniel Porter about the wild September coming up.  Daniel has 4 tags in September alone and they just so happen to be on opposite ends of the country.  Daniel drew great New Mexico elk and deer tags and then he has to get to Montana to hunt his elk and deer tags there.  Daniel has a wild month coming up and on this show they talk about how Daniel is going...

High Country Mule Deer Tactics – Brandon Evans This week Chad has Brandon Evans on the show to talk about his top 5 tips for hunting high country mule deer.  Brandon shares some great information that anyone chasing bucks this year will want to know. Use the code ROOKIES at check out and save 10% in the GOHUNT Gear Shop https://www.gohunt.com     BACKCOUNTRY ROOKIES @backcountryrookies   OUT OF ST...

This week Chad has Bryan and Jared on the Backcountry Rookies Podcast to talk about the GOHUNT Gear Shop.  Every year Chad gets someone from the GOHUNT Team to discuss new brands and big changes to the Gear Shop.  This year is no exception.  Bryan and Jared have a lot to talk about and a lot of new brands hitting the website.  Just in time for hunting season!   Use the code ROOKIES at check out an...

This week Chad Has Brandon Evans on from GOHUNT to touch on the new features in GOHUNT Maps.  There are some really interesting things happening inside the GOHUNT Map App that you will want to know about before hunting season starts.  Listen to the show to get the inside scoop.  GOHUNT  Use the code ROOKIES when you become an Insider and get 50 points in GOHUNT Gear Shop Credit https://www.gohunt....

This week I answer Instagram questions from the listeners and followers of the podcast.   BACKCOUNTRY ROOKIES @backcountryrookies OUT OF STATE HUNTER @outofstatehunter   GOHUNT  Use the code ROOKIES when you become an Insider or Explorer and get GOHUNT Gear Shop Credit https://www.gohunt.com   TRICER USA - Use the code OUTOFSTATE and save 10% Website –  https://tricerusa.com/ Instagram -  @triceru...

This week Chad talks with Justin Garay about the inner workings of a NRL Hunter match.  Justin is the match director for the Hunters Coalition Match in Clovis, NM.  Justin talks about what it takes to get put together a match.  He talks about the inception all the way through the closing ceremony after the shoot was over.  There is a lot of behind the scenes logistics to get a match like this goin...

  This week Chad talks with Mike Herne about all things Kifaru.  Mike has been a part of the brand for a few years now and has seen the growth of the company.  Chad and Mike talk about the new Ark frame as well as some of the new bags and the move to Wyoming.  There is a lot of great conversation on this podcast that you don’t want to miss.  MIKE HERNE -Instagram  @mike_herne KIFARU Website - http...

BUILDING THE BORN PRIMITIVE BRAND – MIKE HERNE This week Chad talks with Mike Herne about building the Born Primitive Outdoor brand.  Born Primitive was an established brand in the fitness world but introduced the outdoor line a couple of years ago.  Mike was at the forefront of the introduction and has been with Born Primitive Outdoor ever since.  Mike talks about the origins or the company and h...

This week I have Drew Miles from Tricer on the podcast to talk about the company and how the Tricer name became a household name so quickly.  Drew talks about the origins of Tricer and how the company has grown.  He talks about his unique tripod design, and we discuss some of the newer products in the Tricer line up and we might discuss a few things in the works.  Drew is always innovating and dev...

This week I have Jon Pynch on the show to talk about his experience shooting in the NRL Hunter series matches.  Jon breaks NRL Hunter down by the rules, how the matches are run, different classes you can shoot in and much more.  If you are interested in shooting in a match you want to listen to this show.  There is a ton of great information here. JON PYNCH MOUNTAIN FORGED Website - https://www.mt...

I have Jason Holliday on the Backcountry Rookies Podcast this week.  Jason drew a Colorado elk tag this year in the same unit he started hunting in several years ago.  On the show Jason talks about his how he plans to hunt the unit this year versus how he did it way back when and how his hunting style has changed over the years.  This is a fun show for Chad and Jason to catch up and talk about hun...

It has been a while since I hit the record button and put out a podcast.  This week I give you the run down on where I have been and why it took me two months to put out a podcast.  I also touch on what’s coming up over the next couple of months.  Enjoy   BACKCOUNTRY ROOKIES @backcountryrookies   OUT OF STATE HUNTER @outofstatehunter     GOHUNT  Use the code ROOKIES when you become an Insider or E...

Buying Used Gear? – Andrew Giesler This week I have Andrew Giesler on the show to talk about buying gear.  Should you buy used gear or look for sales as a way to save some money or should you buy the new latest and greatest products out there.  If you do buy used, where do you get it?  This was a fun conversation to get into and its full of good info Andrew Giesler Instagram - @thegoosano   BACKCO...

This we I got back in the podcast saddle and recorded a new show about why I took a 6ish week break and what you can expect in the next couple of months.   BACKCOUNTRY ROOKIES @backcountryrookies OUT OF STATE HUNTER @outofstatehunter GOHUNT Use the code ROOKIES when you become an Insider or Explorer and get GOHUNT Gear Shop Credit https://www.gohunt.com   TRICER USA Website – https://tricerusa.com...

Thoughts on the Hunt Expo – Armando Martinez and Brandon Dennis This week I have a couple of friends on the podcast, and we discuss the different perspectives of the Western Hunting and Conservation Expo.  I have Armando Martinez from Simply Savage Solution and The Bow Hitch to talk about his experience as a vendor and I also have on Brandon Dennis who was a consumer at the expo.  Brandon talks ab...

Great Gear and Hunting Conversation with Anthony Wright This Stories From The Season is more that just a hunting story.  I have Anthony Wright on the podcast, and we talk about a lot of topics, from backpacks to camera equipment and we and we do talk about a deer hunt that Anthony was on this year too. ANTHONY WRIGHT Instagram - @a_wright406   BACKCOUNTRY ROOKIES @backcountryrookies OUT OF STATE H...

2 Bucks In 2 States In 3 Days – CJ Steffen This Stories From The Season is with one of my best friends, CJ Steffen.  CJ tells the story of his Idaho and New Mexico deer hunt, and it was fast and furious but with a bit of a slow start.  It’s a great story from a great dude.  Enjoy! CJ STEFFEN Instagram  - @cjhunts_alot   BACKCOUNTRY ROOKIES @backcountryrookies OUT OF STATE HUNTER @outofstatehunter...

This week I have my friend Vince Aguilar on the podcast to tell his Story From The Season.  Vince had a busy year and was able to get out to chase plenty of game.  He talks about hunting barbary sheep in New Mexico and Texas, Antelope in New Mexico and chasing New Mexico mule deer.  This is a fun show.  Enjoy! VINCE AGUILAR Instagram - @vincent_aguilar_31   BACKCOUNTRY ROOKIES @backcountryrookies...

Arizona Coues Deer Hunt Recap – Chad, Jeromy and Thomas This week we recap our Arizona coues deer hunt and I touch on what happened with my New Mexico tag.  This is a fun day by day type show with my myself and my two hunting buddies, Jeromy and Thomas. BACKCOUNTRY ROOKIES @backcountryrookies OUT OF STATE HUNTER @outofstatehunter   OUTDOORCLASS Save 20% on the best hunting education platform out t...

Back in the hot seat for 2024!  In this episode I talk about the plans for 2024 and some of the shows I have planned for the first quarter of the year.   BACKCOUNTRY ROOKIES @backcountryrookies OUT OF STATE HUNTER @outofstatehunter   OUTDOORCLASS Save 20% on the best hunting education platform out there!  Use the code ROOKIES today and start the course https://www.outdoorclass.com GOHUNT  Use the...

Pocket Full of Tags – Armando Martinez This week I have my very good friend Armando Martinez on the show.  Armando stopped by the house, and we took the opportunity to sit at the table and have a great discussion about having one tag in your pocket for the year or having a pocket full and how those options can impact a hunting season.  You will enjoy this episode. ARMANDO MARTINEZ THE BOW HITCH –...

The 10 Year Elk Hunt – Dillon Deitz This week I have Dillon Deitz on the podcast to talk about his recent elk hunt.  Dillon chased elk for ten years before he finally found success and put one on the ground.  This is a really good story and Dillon is a great guest.  Also be sure to watch the film “Decade”, the story of Dillons hunt on YouTube Dillon Deitz Instagram –  https://www.instagram.com/dil...

The Logistics of a Hunt – Chris Porter This episode is with Chris Porter of GOHUNT.  Chris has been named The Logistics King as GOHUNT so I asked him to come on the show to walk through his planning process from the time he draws a tag until he gets home from the hunt.  Chris has a lot of insight on this difficult task. We also discuss the hunt Chris planned for this year and work in the logistics...

It’s been a while since I published a podcast.  This week I talk about what’s been going on and what you can expect coming up over the next few weeks on Backcountry Rookies and I touch on some Out of State Hunter updates too.  Thanks for listening! BACKCOUNTRY ROOKIES @backcountryrookies OUT OF STATE HUNTER @outofstatehunter   OUTDOORCLASS Save 20% on the best hunting education platform out there!...

This week I have Andrew Giesler on the show to talk about his Colorado high country mule deer hunt.  This is the third show in a series we did.  The first was a scouting for high country mule deer show and then we discussed Andrews packing list on an another show and now we get to hear the story of the hunt.   Also, on this show Andrew also discusses a very detailed spread sheet that he created fo...