RHO Podcast

Josh Anderson is the Marketing Manager at WoodHaven Custom Calls. In that role, he gets to hunt all across the country and abroad. We talk about his background and his favorite hunts from this past season on episode 194 of the RHO Podcast. More from Josh and WoodHaven: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/janderson.hunt/ https://www.instagram.com/woodhavencustomcalls/ Website - https://woodhavenc...

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is making changes at the top of the department. One director is out, an interim has stepped in, and the future remains uncertain. Also, we give you a rundown on our camera setup for hunting. Ridge Hunter Products and Merchandise: Ridgehunteroutdoors.com Discount Code: RHOPOD for 10% off everything in your order Support our Partners: For any info on real...

Our new intern is already in the hot seat. He's got some opinions on hunting with dogs and bait that you may or may not agree with. We talk about those and much more on this episode of the RHO Podcast! For more from Ralph: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@UCcBqx5DFaFvx31uwgcZlO0w Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ryoutdoors06/ Ridge Hunter Products and Merchandise: Ridgehunteroutdoors.com Di...

Summer scouting can be tough. But, if you find a mature buck, is it worth it? On this episode, Canyon and Austin talk about that and what to do if you find a target buck in the summertime. Ridge Hunter Products and Merchandise: Ridgehunteroutdoors.com Discount Code: FULLDRAW for 10% off everything in your order Tactical Approach Outdoors: Tacticalapproachoutdors.com Facebook - https://www.facebook...

The proposed PEACE Act, or IP28, in Oregon, could spell the end for rural America if it passes this November. It aims to ban hunting, fishing, livestock operations, rodeos, and more. Will it? That remains to be seen. Let's talk about it on this episode. Ridge Hunter Products and Merchandise: Ridgehunteroutdoors.com Discount Code: RHOPOD for 10% off everything in your order Support our Partners: Fo...

RP Scritchfield is a knife maker who went viral for a unique turkey knife that he built for a friend. Tens of thousands of messages later, and he's now building them full-time. Hear his story on this episode of the RHO Podcast! More from RP: Personal Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rpscritchfield Knife Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/scritchfield_knives Ridge Hunter Products and Mercha...

This week, we recorded from the second annual Backcountry Hunters and Anglers Conservation Classic and the Lake Shelbyville Archery Park! We always have a great time hanging out with the guys and gals from BHA and all the other great organizations that made this park and make this event possible. Ridge Hunter Products and Merchandise: Ridgehunteroutdoors.com Discount Code: RHOPOD for 10% off every...

Turkey populations are all over the board. In many places, they are way down from just 10 years ago. Why is that and what can you do? That's what Canyon talks about on this episode. He also talks about the amazing event put on by HHA USA last week, and two upcoming events. You can get more info on the BHA and Ducks Unlimited events below: BHA - https://www.backcountryhunters.org/events/eventid/503...

Fresh off having a new baby, Austin is back for another Full Draw Friday! We talk about all kinds of habitat improvements, Amishmen, and much more on this edition! Ridge Hunter Products and Merchandise: Ridgehunteroutdoors.com Discount Code: FULLDRAW for 10% off everything in your order Tactical Approach Outdoors: Tacticalapproachoutdors.com Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/tacticalapproachoutd...

Rodney is a land specialist with Midwest Farm and Land. He does millions of dollars worth of sales every year in Illinois. He's also a partner of ours on the podcast. This week, he stopped by to talk about the market, his other business, and much more. Ridge Hunter Products and Merchandise: Ridgehunteroutdoors.com Discount Code: RHOPOD for 10% off everything in your order Support our Partners: For...

Nelson is a true modern Montana mountain man. He's an avid hunter of mule deer, whitetails, elk, antelope, bears, and more. He also snow sleds, snowboards, trout fishes, serves on an elite helicopter rescue team, is a current detective and former SWAT and narcotics officer, and is a new content creator. Above all, he's a solid dude who we always enjoy talking to. Ridge Hunter Products and Merchand...

Cody Johnson is the founder of The Thin Blue Line Outdoors. This past deer season, we had a big buck contest with him and his team. Fortunately for us, we came out on top. We talked about that and the great season Cody and his team just wrapped up on this episode of the RHO Podcast. Ridge Hunter Products and Merchandise: Ridgehunteroutdoors.com Discount Code: RHOPOD for 10% off everything in your...

Kurt Belding is the host of Western Obsessions TV, where he takes viewers along on his outdoor hunting adventures. He's grown up in the outdoors and dedicated himself to being a successful hunter and video producer. We talked with him about his upbringing, filming and editing hunts, how to build mental toughness and stay in shape for the season, and much more! More from Kurt: https://www.westernob...

Dalton Tunis is the founder of Bone Boss Outdoors, where he handcrafts turkey and deer calls, manages properties, and creates content for hunters. We talked with him this week about all those things, common goals of hunters, conservation, and much more. More from Dalton and Bone Boss: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094094520499 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bonebosso...

It's survival season for your deer herd. If you are trying to have the healthiest herd possible, right now is when your food plots really matter the most. They are great for making deer easier to hunt, but they also play a key role in keeping your deer alive and healthy. Ridge Hunter Products and Merchandise: Ridgehunteroutdoors.com Discount Code: FULLDRAW for 10% off everything in your order Tact...

Harvest numbers. Hidden bias. Millions of dollars in hunting revenue. In this episode, we uncover why Illinois’ deer population estimates may not add up and explore smarter ways to manage the herd — including lessons from Iowa. Ridge Hunter Products and Merchandise: Ridgehunteroutdoors.com Discount Code: RHOPOD for 10% off everything in your order Support our Partners: For any info on real estate...

At the end of each season, we like to go over our data and see when the most mature bucks were harvested based on what we have available. Year after year, the trends seem to be the same. Was this year different? Listen to the full episode and find out what we saw as the best days of the 2025 deer season. Ridge Hunter Products and Merchandise: Ridgehunteroutdoors.com Discount Code: RHOPOD for 10% o...

To consistently harvest mature bucks year over year, you have to take advantage of the offseason. If you want to take advantage of the offseason, you need to prepare for it. Austin and Canyon talk about that this week on Full Draw Friday. Ridge Hunter Products and Merchandise: Ridgehunteroutdoors.com Discount Code: FULLDRAW for 10% off everything in your order Tactical Approach Outdoors: Tacticala...

Cam Hanes recently made some comments about the importance of a forgiving bow over a fast bow for hunting. I tend to agree with everything he said on the matter. I talk about that, what we saw at the ATA, and more on this episode. Ridge Hunter Products and Merchandise: Ridgehunteroutdoors.com Discount Code: RHOPOD for 10% off everything in your order Support our Partners: For any info on real esta...

Austin was able to take a huge mainframe 8-point buck back in late October. We talk about how he got it done on that deer, giving bucks some wind, and much more on this episode of Full Draw Friday. Full Draw Friday Note Ridge Hunter Products and Merchandise: Ridgehunteroutdoors.com Discount Code: FULLDRAW for 10% off everything in your order Tactical Approach Outdoors: Tacticalapproachoutdors.com...

You've probably heard someone say over the past few years, "hunting is turning into a rich man's game." Or something along those lines. Is it really, though? And, what do they actually mean when they say hunting? Canyon talks about all that on this episode of the RHO Podcast! Ridge Hunter Products and Merchandise: Ridgehunteroutdoors.com Discount Code: RHOPOD for 10% off everything in your order S...

2025 has been a banner year at Ridge Hunter Outdoors. We've been fortunate to harvest and film several nice bucks and turkeys, produce some really fun episodes and new series, and reach goals that we had set for ourselves. Thank you all for making this year what it was. We can't wait to see what 2026 is going to bring! Ridge Hunter Products and Merchandise: Ridgehunteroutdoors.com Discount Code: R...

Food is the key to hunting mature bucks and any deer during the late season. However, not everyone has access to hunt good food sources. So, how do they fill their tags in the latter part of the season? Canyon answers that question on this Full Draw Friday! Ridge Hunter Products and Merchandise: Ridgehunteroutdoors.com Discount Code: RHOPOD for 10% off everything in your order Support our Partners...

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We're finally back with a solo episode from Canyon, where he discusses the Illinois firearm season, updates you on how the team has been doing, talks about YouTube, content, expos for next year, and more! It's been a great season, and we're not done yet! Ridge Hunter Products and Merchandise: Ridgehunteroutdoors.com Discount Code: RHOPOD for 10% off everything in your order Support our Partners: F...