The Art of Hunting Podcast

Join us on this special episode of the Art of Hunting podcast as the host shares valuable career advice for artists. With over 12 years of self-employment experience, the host discusses the journey, challenges, and insights gained along the way. From debunking stereotypes about artists to emphasizing the importance of starting, this solo episode provides practical tips and encouragement for artist...

Join host Ryan Kirby in this landmark 49th episode of the Art of Hunting podcast as he takes you on a thrilling journey from the Super Bowl to the Southeastern Wildlife Expo. In this special solo episode, Ryan provides an exclusive recap of his experiences at the Super Bowl, sharing behind-the-scenes insights into the VIP treatment, star-studded after-party, and the heart-stopping moments of the g...

Join host Ryan Kirby in a captivating conversation with Cole Booth on episode #48 of the Art of Hunting podcast. Cole, a dedicated physical therapist from Berlin, Pennsylvania, shares his unique experiences of hunting in urban settings near Pittsburgh. From encountering gobbling turkeys amidst city sounds to tracking deer through backyards with unexpected encounters with law enforcement, Cole's hu...

Join host Ryan Kirby as he sits down with Will Brantley, a seasoned outdoor enthusiast and writer. From the early days of hunting squirrels to his time at Outdoor Life, Will shares captivating stories and insights into the world of outdoor journalism. Delve into the creative process of crafting scrap art for articles and the collaboration with talented illustrators like Kirby himself. This episode...

Join wildlife artist Ryan Kirby in episode #46 as he delves into the fascinating world of the South Eastern Wildlife Exposition (SEWE) with special guest John Powell, the president of SEWE. Discover the behind-the-scenes challenges and intricacies of organizing this massive wildlife art event. From coordinating marsh tacky horses to managing corporate sponsorships with Boeing, the conversation cov...

Join us in episode 45 of our podcast as we delve into the world of shed dogs with our guests, Tyler Jones and Luke Boles. Tyler, hailing from Norwood, Missouri, shares his experiences in shed hunting and introduces us to Eleanor Industries, a family business with a rich history. Luke Boles, based in Fortuna, Missouri, discusses his transition from a truck driver to a full-time dog trainer speciali...

Join the conversation as Ryan & Cassie dive into the intriguing realm of art, discussing experiences with bizarre installations, abstract contemporary art, and the challenges of navigating art school critiques. From unconventional interpretations to the humorous stories behind artwork, explore the diverse and sometimes eccentric aspects of the art world. Ep. #44🆕 New for 2024! Check out "THE SCOR...

Join us in this episode (#43) as Jake Hofer, a passionate land enthusiast and host of The Land Podcast on farmland and hunting, sits down with renowned wildlife artist Ryan Kirby. Discover Jake's journey from a college entrepreneur selling doe in estrous urine to his current role as a land aficionado. Jake shares his background, growing up in a rich duck hunting and agricultural area, and how thes...

In this episode of the Art of Hunting Podcast, Ryan and Jason Brown talk about Jasons Journey into Filmmaking and behind the scenes of Dropped.  Podcast Episode #42🆕 New for 2024! Check out "THE SCORING & FIELD-JUDGING OF THE WHITE-TAILED BUCK" by Ryan Kirby.  Click Here📢 We'd love your support! Leave a review on your listening platform, and don't forget to share the link with your family and fr...

In this episode of the Art of Hunting Podcast, Ryan and Madison talk about some Christmas traditions around the outdoors, and what's to come in 2024 in Ryan's Studio.🆕 New for 2023! Check out "THE SCORING & FIELD-JUDGING OF THE WHITE-TAILED BUCK" by Ryan Kirby.  Click Here📢 We'd love your support! Leave a review on your listening platform, and don't forget to share the link with your family and...

On this Episode of the Art of Hunting video podcast, Ryan and Madison discuss some recent research on white-tailed buck antlers and how that factors into this fall's newest paper print,  "The Scoring and Field Judging of the White-tailed Buck."🆕 New for 2023! Check out "THE SCORING & FIELD-JUDGING OF THE WHITE-TAILED BUCK" by Ryan Kirby.  Click Here📢 We'd love your support! Leave a review on you...

🎙️ Welcome to the Art of Hunting podcast! 🦌🎁 Join us in this festive episode as we delve into the heart of the holiday season's retail chaos. Discover how our business has flourished and transformed amidst the hustle and bustle of Christmas shopping. From navigating the surge in art purchases for holiday gifts to sharing insights on our growth journey, we unpack the strategies that make this sea...

🎙️ Welcome to the Art of Hunting podcast! 🦌 In this episode, join us as we dive deep into the captivating world of outdoor photography with the incredible Michael Engelmeyer. With a remarkable 30-year journey in the industry, Michael shares riveting stories, from his humble beginnings to capturing breathtaking moments on boats and amidst the beauty of nature. From Bass Pro scenes to adventures in...

🎙️ "Art of Hunting" Podcast 🦌🎨 Alex Gyllstrom is a husband, father, bowhunter and Director of Marketing for Whitetail Properties, a real estate company in Pike County Illinois that has sold over 1.6 million acres of recreational land in the past 5 years. We talk about his journey into his current role at Whitetail Properties, how his life has changed since becoming a father, and he tells us abou...

🎙️ "Art of Hunting" Podcast 🦌🎨 Join Ryan and Madison in our latest podcast (#36) as they share the exhilarating experience of building a career around non-traditional art products. Discover the stories behind our innovative launches for the hunt camp community. It's a journey of creativity, entrepreneurship, and the passion that drives our business. Don't miss out on this episode filled with ins...

🎙️ "Art of Hunting" Podcast 🦌🎨 Ryan and Madison sit down to talk about how the excitement of hunting during the rut translates into engaging wildlife art. Whether it’s the pose of a Buck making a scrape or a bruised Buck chasing a doe at top speed, the rut is full of action and inspiration for new art. Specifically we talk about each of these whitetail pieces all available as canvas prints:TURN...

🎙️ "Art of Hunting" Podcast 🦌🎨 Join us for an exciting episode with Zach White, a vital contributor to our video and audio content. We discuss our content creation journey, highlighting the challenges and rewards of staying true to our audience. Dive into our unique perspective on the outdoor industry, focusing on the behind-the-scenes work and creative aspects. This episode is a must-listen for...

Ryan sits down with Jason and Ben to discuss how new products and ammunition come about at Winchester. They tell some behind the scenes stuff on how their engineers take and idea and bring a new cartridge to life. They go on to talk about how art has had an impact on their product packaging and some of Ryan's artwork is featured on their new product packaging this year!   NEW Print for 2023!!  "TH...

It's FALL and this year Ryan is doing a special collaboration with a flannel company called “Pladra” this collab will feature Ryan’s most popular whitetail sketches on Pladra’s most popular flannel shirts. Ryan hears the back story of how their company started and how they've grown their small business around high end flannel shirt products.  The Pladra Promise We pride ourselves on the quality of...

It's deer season and and with the launch of a new whitetail print here in the studio, Ryan is joined by fellow outdoorsmen and whitetail expert Kip Adams of the National Deer Association (NDA).In this podcast episode, they go into a deep dive about whitetail antlers and Kip shares his knowledge on some interesting facts about whitetail and antler growth that we are excited to share with you! For m...

It's deer season and with the changing of the leaves Ryan quickly switched gears from Elk to Whitetail.  In the studio last week Ryan finished a painting of two bucks fighting. Ryan and Madison talk about what goes into picking poses for whitetail and how he uses a unique background to tell the story of the piece.    NEW Print for 2023!!Pre-Order: "THE SCORING & FIELD-JUDGING OF THE WHITE-TAILED B...

Ryan is BACK from his elk hunt in Wyoming!!  But FIRST…Madison and Ryan dive into the most talked about thing on social media right now- Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift  If you don’t know Madison our office manager, she’s a huge T-Swift fan lol… At around the 17 minute mark they dive into Ryans Elk hunt in Wyoming.  They also talk about how the hunt will inspire some new artwork!   Pre-Order the new...

Ryan is finishing up his elk hunt in Wyoming, so we decided to keep the podcast in house for a fun episode with Madison and Cassie. They talk about what they've learned this year as the business has grown and some new products coming out this Fall! Pre-Order the new print NEW for 2023!!! "THE SCORING & FIELD-JUDGING OF THE WHITE-TAILED BUCK"  https://ryankirby.com/products/pre-order-the-scoring-fi...

In this episode Ryan and Madison breakdown scoring whitetail deer. The launch of a new print coming this Fall and the research that went into it! They go on to talk about systems used to officially score deer and some fun facts about antler growth they've learned while researching the information for this print! Pre-Order the new print NEW for 2023!!! "THE SCORING & FIELD-JUDGING OF THE WHITE-TAIL...

In this episode Ryan and Madison dive into whats been happening lately in the studio... they dive into dove hunting over the labor day weekend with Ryan's kids and how dove hunting has inspired his past original oil paintings. We hope you're enjoying these episodes! Thanks for the support! Pre-Order the new print NEW for 2023!!! "THE SCORING & FIELD-JUDGING OF THE WHITE-TAILED BUCK"  https://ryank...