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This week I have Blake Henning on from Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation to give an overview of elk.  Blake has been with the Foundation for a long time and has a wide knowledge base when it comes to elk.  We talk about the history of elk to the current status of herds in the west and across the USA.   ROCKY MOUNTAIN ELK FOUNDATION Website -  https://rmef.org Instagram  -  @rmef_official   OUT OF STAT...

WYOMING – Proposed Regulation Changes – Jaden Bales This week I have Jaden Bales back on the podcast to discuss the recently released proposed changes to the Wyoming Hunting Regulation.  Jaden and I have a great conversation and discuss some of the troubled areas in Wyoming as well as some other areas that offer great opportunity for resident and Out of State Hunters.   JADEN BALES https://wyoming...

NEW MEXICO – Should You Apply and More About The Outfitter Pool This week I have a different show for you.  I start things off talking about why I think New Mexico is a good state for Non-Residents to apply in and also touch on some points that could discourage you.  I also have a guest Ryan Gentry from Black Horn Guide Service to talk about the outfitter pool and how that works.  Finally, I broug...

How to Interpret Hunting Regulations – Chad Ryker This week I talk about hunting regulations, how to use them, and why are they important.  Every state has a different regulation, and each state has wildly different rules.  Understanding what you should look at and what you need to be aware of in a regulation can increase your odds of success in a state.  It can increase your aware of new rules th...

ARKANSAS – Rules, Regulation and Opportunities for Non-Residents – Trey Reid This week I have Trey Reid, Assistant Chief of Communications for Arkansas Game and Fish Commission on the podcast to discuss some of the rules, regulations and what opportunities non-residents have in the state. Trey and I cover a lot of information and discuss the best opportunities for non-residents in the state as wel...

COLORADO – A Lot Of Things Are Happening In Colorado – Henry Ferguson This week I have Henry Ferguson from the Colorado Bowhunters Association back on the show to discuss the HOT TOPIC of Colorado.  There are a lot of things happening in Colorado and lot of things on the table.  Henry and I discuss some of those hot issues like Wolves, Mountain Lion and Bobcat Hunting bans, the 2025 Big Game Seaso...

The Arizona Big Game Application Process – Chad Ryker Today I dive into the complex world of the Arizona Application process for elk and antelope.  Arizona has a tricky system and I discuss it today and toss out a few tips that may help you when applying this year. OUT OF STATE HUNTER Instagram - @outofstatehunter ALLTERRA ARMS Website -  https://allterraarms.com Instagram -  @allterraarms MARSUPI...

My 2024 Big Game Application Strategy – Chad Ryker This week I run down my 2024 Application Strategy.  This year is a weird one as I have some conflicts in the middle of September and early October.  I had to build a strategy to work around those potential conflicts and still get out to the mountains.   OUT OF STATE HUNTER Instagram - @outofstatehunter ALLTERRA ARMS Website -  https://allterraarms...

A Nice Little Rant and What's Coming Up In 2024 Here is to 2024!  Im looking forward to another great year with Out of State Hunter Podcast and hope that I can hit the mark for you, the listeners.  On today’s show I talk about some plans I have for the podcast in 2024 and I get off on a bit of a rant about hunters being engaged with issues that matter most to us.  Give this show a listen and let m...

WYOMING– Major Changes In The Wyoming Elk Draw  This week I have Jaden Bales on the show to discuss changes in the elk draw for 2024, Wyoming Game and Fish Department made some significant changes to the price of tags as well as how we apply and draw for elk in 2024.  Jaden is here to clear up what happened and how to navigate the system with the changes. JADEN BALES Instagram –  https://www.insta...

NEBRASKA – Rules, Regulations & Non-Resident Opportunity This week I have Greg Wagner, a Communications and Marketing Specialist for Nebraska Game and Parks Commission on the podcast to discuss some of the rules, regulations and what opportunities non-residents have in the state.  Greg and I cover a lot of information and discuss the best opportunities for non-residents in the state as well as the...

ALASKA – Rules, Regulations & Non-Resident Opportunity This week I have Will Newberry, a Wildlife Biologist for Alaska Department of Fish and Game on the podcast to discuss some of the rules, regulations and what opportunities non-residents have in the state.  Will and I cover a lot of information and discuss the best opportunities for non-residents in the state as well as the great opportunity fo...

OKLAHOMA – Rules, Regulations & Non-Resident Opportunity This week I have Spencer Grace, a Game Warden for Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation on the podcast to discuss some of the rules, regulations and what opportunities non-residents have in the state.  Spencer and I cover a lot of information and discuss the best opportunities for non-residents in the state as well as the great opport...

PENNSYLVANIA – Rules, Regulations & Non-Resident Opportunity This week I have Travis Lau, Communications Director for Pennsylvania Game Commission on the podcast to discuss some of the rules, regulations and what opportunities non-residents have in the state.  Travis and I cover a lot of information and discuss the best opportunities for non-residents in the state as well as the great opportunity...

MISSOURI – Rules, Regulations & Non-Resident Opportunity This week I have Justin McGuire from Missouri Department of Conservation on the podcast to discuss some of the rules, regulations and what opportunities non-residents have in the state.  Justin and I cover a lot of information and discuss the best opportunities for non-residents in the state as well as the deer population and the three milli...

SOUTH DAKOTA – Rules, Regulations & Non-Resident Opportunity This week I have Nick Harrington, Communications Manager for South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks on the podcast to discuss some of the rules, regulations and what opportunities non-residents have in the state.  Nick and I cover a lot of information and discuss the best opportunities for non-residents in the state as well as the great oppor...

OHIO– Rules, Regulations & Non-Resident Opportunity This week I have Leighland Arehart, Law Enforcement Program Administrator, Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife on the podcast to discuss some of the rules, regulations and what opportunities non-residents have in the state.  Leighland and I cover a lot of great information about the state of Ohio, we touch on the opportunit...

Out of State Hunter Q & A Show – Chad Ryker This week I answer some listener questions like, what am I doing to get prepared for season, what are some commonalities between states, the top 3 things to research when going to a new state and the next few states coming up.  I also give a few updates on my hunts and some upcoming events for Out of State Hunter.  Thanks for listening! OUT OF STATE HUNT...

Kentucky – Rules, Regulations & Non-Resident Opportunity This week I have Brian Clark, Deputy Commissioner, Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources on the podcast to discuss some of the rules, regulations and what opportunities non-residents have in the state.  Brian and I cover a lot of information and discuss the best opportunities for non-residents in the state as well as the reintro...

North Dakota – Cayla Bendal and Brian Hosek This week I have Cayla Bendal and Brian Hosek from North Dakota Game and Fish Department on the podcast to discuss some of the rules, regulations and what opportunities non-residents have in the state.  Cayla, Brian, and I cover a lot of information and discuss the best opportunities for non-residents.  There is a lot of great information in this podcast...

Tennessee: Rules, Regulations, and Non-resident Opportunity – Jason Harmon This week I have Jason Harmon from Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency on the podcast to discuss what opportunities non-residents have in Tennessee.  Jason and I cover a lot of information in this podcast that will help you understand the TN licensing system and what opportunities you have as an Out of State Hunter.  There i...

Indiana - Cindy Stites  This week I have Cindy Stites from Indiana Department of Natural Resources on the podcast to discuss what opportunities non-residents have in Indiana.  Cindy and I cover a lot of information to include the somewhat confusing deer bundle license.  There is a lot of great information in this podcast.  If you’ve ever consider hunting in Indiana, you want to listen to this show...

Question and Answer Show – Chad Ryker This week Chad takes questions from listeners and followers.  He covers a lot of topics in this one, but the most relevant for today is the leftover tag and over the counter tag topics.  OUT OF STATE HUNTER Instagram -@outofstatehunter ALLTERRA ARMS Webiste -  https://allterraarms.com Instagram - @allterraarms KODIAK CANVAS Use the code Rookies and Save 15% of...

Midseason Update for Out of State Hunter – Chad Ryker What is going on with Out of State Hunter and what can you expect in coming episodes.  This week Chad provides an update on lots of topics to include what going on and what to expect.  Chad also discusses some new sponsorships for the podcast and the support received from listeners.  Thank you for listening!   OUT OF STATE HUNTER Instagram - @o...

California Department of Fish and Wildlife  This week I cover some important topics related to California Department of Fish and Wildlife on the podcast. I talk through the important dates, changes for 2023 and some other administrative related topics.  I also briefly discuss the application process and out of state hunting opportunities for nonresidents in California.  I wasn’t able to get a repr...