Out of State Hunter

Today I talk with Bryan Campos from GOHUNT about the Black Friday sale they have going currently for GOHUNT Insiders.  Up to 60% off of a lot of gear in the gear shop.  There are some great deals on there.  Look for stocking stuffers or the perfect gift for the hunter in your life.  Check it out. If you are not an Insider or Explorer member yet then use the code "Rookies" and you will receive 100...

Chads Arizona Elk Hunt Recap – Chad Ryker and Daniel Porter This week my good friend Dan flips the tables on me and gets to the down and dirty about my recent Arizona archery elk hunt.  We cover a lot in this show.  We talk about the elk encounters I had and what I did wrong, we touch on what I would change if I had the tag again and a little bit of favorite gear for this hunt. BACKCOUNTRY ROOKIES...

Chads Elk Hunt Packing List for Arizona – Chad Ryker This week I do a podcast all about the gear I’m taking with me for a base camp style elk hunt in Arizona.  This is a mid to late September elk hunt.  Let me know what I’m missing or is you have any questions on the stuff I’m taking. BACKCOUNTRY ROOKIES @backcountryrookies OUT OF STATE HUNTER @outofstatehunter   OUTDOORCLASS Save 20% on the best...

High Country Mule Deer Packing List – Andrew Giesler This is a continuation for the previous podcast I did with Andrew (linked below).  On the previous show we talked about his planning process for a high country mule deer hunt.  On this podcast we go through his extremely detailed packing list and discuss the products he uses and why he prefers them.  Great show! ANDREW GIESLER Instagram - @thego...

The Annual Jason Holliday Podcast – Jason Holliday This week I have my good friend Jason Holliday on the podcast for our annual show.  I like to get Jason hon before and after his trips out to Colorado to hear how the hunt prep is going and how the hunt went.  Today we talk about his plans for this year and how they are different form years past.  I’ll have Jason back on the show around October to...

Scouting For High Country Mule Deer – Andrew Giesler This week I have Andrew Giesler on to talk about scouting for high country mule deer.  Andrew has a very thorough process for preparing for the trip.  He also goes into detail a about how he executes the scouting trip and everything in between.  We touch on a little gear but stay tuned for a follow up show or two about what he has in his pack an...

Starting a Brand in the Hunting Industry – Caleb Copeland Today I have Caleb Copeland for Copeland Creative on the show to discuss whether it’s too late to get into the hunting industry.  Has the industry become to saturated for newcomers to the content creation side of things? Is there still space for new podcasts and YouTube channels to be successful?  These are just a couple of the topics we ge...

Everything About E-Scouting – Mark Livesay WOW is this a great podcast or what?  I have Mark Livesay on to talk about his new OutdoorClass series called Next Level E-Scouting and we hit a lot of great topics in this show.  We also hit a few new topics that Mark hasn’t shared to this point.  Also, Mark lets us in on a new seminar that is coming up in the future that you will want to hear more about...

This week I have my friend Max Kirschner on the show to talk about his move to Colorado.  Max had to move for work, but we all know he wanted to hunt the west and to be close to the mountains. Max is the host of the podcast “From War to the Woods” and we talk about the show and what you can expect from that. We have a great conversation about a lot of stuff.  Enjoy   BACKCOUNTRY ROOKIES @backcount...

Testing Gear on Scouting Trips – Jaden Bales This week I have Jaden Bales on the podcast to talk about a recent article he wrote about Tester Trips, most call the scouting trips, but Jaden has a different take on this.  He calls them Tester Trips because this is the time of year you want to get out and test everything from your legs and lungs to your gear and techniques. We talk about some of the...

GOHUNT Historical Imagery – Brandon Evans This week we are talking about the brand new Historical Imagery feature on GOHUNT maps.  I have Brandon Evans on the show to walk us through this awesome new tool and why you need it.  Go back in time in you hunting units so you can see how the landscape has changed!   GOHUNT Use the code ROOKIES when you become an Insider or Explorer and get GOHUNT Gear S...

First Aid Kits with John Barklow This week I have John Barklow on the show to discuss first aid kits.  You may remember I had John on a few shows back and he was not impressed with my first aid kit that I had in my pack.  I had John on this show to specifically talk about what the necessities are to keep with you in your pack for first aid.  This is one you want to listen to and make sure your hun...

Packing Heavy For Basecamp Hunting – Chad and Dan This week Daniel and I take a different approach from last week’s show.  This week we talk about packing the trucks for the long haul and setting up or day packs.  You don’t have to be an ultralight backpack hunter to tackle the mountains.  Daniel and I talk about how we base camp, have fun at a basecamp, and get it done with a base camp.  You will...

Talking Lightweight Gear with Brady Miller This week I had the opportunity to talk with Brady Miller from GOHUNT about his recent bear hunt and the adventure he was on.  We also talked in depth about packing light and what Brady has in his pack all the time, ready to go.  Brady is a true lightweight gear guy so if you’re interested in going light weight, check this show out!   GOHUNT Use the code...

Exo Mountain Gear K4 With The Guys From Exo - Steve and Mark Thinking about a new backpack?  This might be the show for you.  Today I have on Steve and Mark from Exo Mountain Gear, and we talk about the new K4 backpack.  We don’t just talk about the K4, we cover a lot of great topics from what changed from the K3 to what it takes to design a new pack and even what it’s like testing a new product. ...

New Gear In The GOHUNT Gear Shop – Bryan Campos and Jared Pierce If you like hunting gear then this show is for you.  I have Bryan and Jared from GOHUNT on the show to talk about some of the new gear and brands that are on the shelves in the GOHUNT warehouse waiting for you to buy.  The GOHUNT Gear Shop is always growing and adding new brands, so I wanted the heard from the guys what they have.  L...

Multi-Use Equipment and Lightweight Tents with Brad Brooks of Argali This week I have Brad Brooks from Argali on, and we talk about some of the great new products Brad has developed.  From shelters to belts we talk about it on this show.  Brad talks about the meticulous development process that goes into each piece of gear he makes and how many of them are multipurpose items like the belt that is...

What Makes a Kodiak Canvas Tent So Great? – Aaron Hill This week I have Aaron Hill from Kodiak Canvas on the podcast.  I have been a Kodiak user for a few years now and I haven’t looked back since the day I bought mine.  I am very excited to have these guys on to talk about the history of Kodiak Canvas and hear about their journey.  If you interested in comfortable camping, this is the answer!  Ch...

This week I wanted to touch base an let the listeners know what will be coming up over the next month or two.  I plan to go gear heavy and talk about a lot of gear that can be useful, from basecamp to ultra lightweight.  Ill also be hitting topics that will help you be more prepared for your western hunts.  This is a quick run down of whats to come.

Pronghorn Antelope Hunting – Randy Newberg This week I have on Randy Newberg on the podcast to talk about his new Pronghorn Antelope Hunting course on OutdoorClass.  Randy has spent a lot of time in the field hunting or helping hunters chase pronghorn and now he has all the knowledge in one place on OutdoorClass.  Randy share information on a wide breadth of topics for the history of American pron...

This week I have my buddy Vince Aguilar to talk about his recent barbary sheep hunt in Texas with West Texas Hunt Organization.  This was a last minute decision to head out to west Texas and it paid off.  Sounds like a great hunt!  Thanks for sharing the story, Vince. Vince Aguilar @vincent_aguilar_31   West Texas Hunt Organization https://www.westtexashunt.com @westtexashuntorg

Backcountry Mission Planning - John Barklow This week I have on John Barklow to talk about his new Backcountry Mission Planning Course on OutdoorClass.  John created an excellent course from start to finish that is sure to help educate rookies as well as veterans and everyone in between.  John covers topics like physical and mental training for the mountain, route planning, altitude safety, backco...

The Rookie Years – Brady Miller This week I have Brady Miller on the show to talk about his “Rookie Years”!  Brady is a great guest, and he shares some stories about how he made his way out west and how he became addicted to mule deer.  He shares a couple of his favorite stories like his first mule deer and his favorite hunts.  Enjoy the show! Check out the GOHUNT YouTube page to find some films f...

COMMUNICATION - Chad Ryker This week’s show is all about communication and why it’s important.  Communicating with your significant other, hunting partners, kids or maybe even work about your plans can really change the dynamic of a hunt.  If everyone knows the plan and what your intentions are before you apply or before you head out for the hunt your experience will be ten times better.  Give thi...

Back At It!  First Show of 2023 - Chad Ryker This is the first Backcountry Rookies show of 2023 and I am excited to be back at it.  After a short break I hopped back on the microphone and recorded a what you can expect for this year podcast.  Enjoy and there is a lot more great shows coming this year! BACKCOUNTRY ROOKIES @backcountryrookies OUT OF STATE HUNTER @outofstatehunter GOHUNT Use the code...