The Hunter's Quest Podcast

In this, the second part of our Idaho Bear hunt recap, me and Mark tell the slightly painful tale of how a huge chocolate bear I spotted and named Meatball gave us the slip after waiting for a shot for over 5 hours! I'm not going to lie, it still hurts a little, BUT there are tons of things I learned from this experience and I think you will enjoy it and maybe learn a thing or two as well. Enjoy!...

Today Mark Livesay is on the show and we DO NOT talk about e-scouting! In this, the first of a two part series, we recap our hunt and talk about killing Mark's beautiful blonde colored boar, on film, on Idaho public land. It's a great story and it's full of really good tips, tactics and takeaways. Stay tuned for part 2 next week where a huge chocolate I named Meatball gave us the slip. Initial Asc...

Kyle Kamp of V2P Nutrition is a trained dietician and backcountry hunter. In this episode we talk about... you guessed it, nutrition. This episode is not just about weight loss though, we also talk about PERFORMANCE NUTRITION and some controversial topics like... eating candy in the backcountry. It's an interesting conversation no matter what your nutrition goals are. Enjoy! Initial Ascent Packs,...

Dennis and Joe, friends and founders of Initial Ascent Backpacks met in church. Neither one of them worked in product design or engineering. They did not work in the hunting industry and they were not born and raised out west, but somehow they designed one of the most innovative and best performing backcountry pack and frame systems on the market; known for its ability to handle massive loads. I g...

Luke Dusenbury is an accomplished hunting videographer and editor. Even if you don't recognize his name, it's likely you have seen his work. Luke has made some amazing films for companies like MTN OPS, Leupold and GoHunt and worked with folks like Chad Mendes, Brian Call, and Ryan Lampers to name a few. In this episode we talk about his journey into the hunting industry and how God used several me...

Jay Vallotton is a pastor at Bethel Church in Redding CA and founder of BraveCo Men's Ministry. Jay and I have a great conversation about what it means to be a man of after God's own heart. Initial Ascent Packs, use code: QUEST - save money / support THQ @ https://initialascent.com/ ________________________________________________________________________ Heather’s Choice, use code: HuntersQuest -...

I threw together this video for you guys just to see what gear I'm taking with me on my 2022 spring Bear hunt with the Gritty crew. If you are listening, head over to youtube and check out the video and please subscribe! Also, check out all the codes below and save money on some great gear while support The Hunter's Quest! Initial Ascent Packs, use code: QUEST - save money / support THQ @ https://...

Adam Foss is more than just a guy with a camera. He's a Photographer, yes, and a Hunter and Film Maker, but more than that. Adam has that little extra something, that "x factor," as I call it in the episode, that makes him an ARTIST and a visual storyteller. Adam works with companies like Sitka Gear, YETI, and Gerber to name a few, and he is the youngest person to ever get a sheep slam with a bow,...

Mike Shea is the senior editor of the Free Range American and a long time outdoors industry writer and editor. He recently released a book about called "The Rimfire Revolution." We cover a lot of stuff in this one. Enjoy. Black Rifle Coffee, use code: HuntersQuest20 – 20% off @ www.blackriflecoffee.com _______________________________________________________________________ Heather’s Choice, use co...

It's no secret, I'm a newbie when it comes to hunting bears out west, this will be my first season. This is an easy tag to get and a hunt that is growing in popularity, so I thought it would be a good idea to get an expert on the show and pick his brain all about hunting bears out west in the spring! Brandon Purcell, @durango.boone on IG, is a professional bear guide in Montana and Alaska and an e...

Chris Denham is a legend in the outdoor industry. Publisher of the Western Hunter Magazine, Co-Owner of Wilderness Athlete, and Executive Producer of the Western Hunter TV Show, Chris is a powerhouse and the nicest guy you could hope to talk to. In this one we talk about his origins in the industry, making great TV and fitness. Black Rifle Coffee, use code: HuntersQuest20 – 20% off @ www.blackrifl...

The 2021 - 22 season was a big year for me as a western hunter. With four western hunts in four states and four different species, not to mention getting to work with and learn from some amazing guys and killer hunters. I learned a ton this year. In this episode I go through some of the main takeaways from this season. Some of my favorite gear, what I found worked well and whet didn't work as well...

Ryan Michler, host of The Order of Man Podcast has some awesome perspectives on manhood and masculinity. In this episode we dive into these topics as they relate to hunting and spirituality. Enjoy! Black Rifle Coffee, use code: HuntersQuest20 – 20% off @ www.blackriflecoffee.com _______________________________________________________________________ Heather’s Choice, use code: HuntersQuest - 15% o...

In this, my 50th episode, I am going to share a podcast that I recorded in Utah during the expo with Brian and Brad from GRITTY. We recorded the episode for the GRITTY podcast but we decided we would both share it on our platforms. Mainly, we recap our Arizona hunt in more detail and also talk a little more about how we plan to work together this year. More to come on that, but I think you guys wi...

I spent last weekend at the 2022 Western Hunting Expo in Salt Lake City and it was glorious. I was able to meet, face-to-face, a lot of my previous guests and others that I have been fortunate enough to speak with this year but had not met in person yet. Though podcasting was not my first priority at the expo, I was able to record some content to share with you, starting with Guy from Western Cont...

Joseph von Benedikt is an accomplished writer, host of the Backcountry Hunting Podcast, and big game hunting veteran. He is a class act and is especially knowledgeable about firearms, cartridges and ballistics. In this episode we talk about starting to put together a good backcountry elk rifle and his experience with answered prayer in the Alaskan wilderness among other things. I hope you enjoy li...

Greg Amundson, AKA the Original Firebreather, is one of the founding members of the original CrossFit gym in California. He is a retired Law Enforcement Officer, and the current CrossFit liaison to Law Enforcement, he is also a Speaker, Author, Pastor and Artist to name a few; an exceptionally interesting and thoughtful person. In this episode we discuss, faith, fitness, the warrior archetype and...

Looking forward to letting you guys some of the exciting things that are on the horizon for The Hunter's Quest. I also wanted recap my recent trip to Arizona where I met up with Brian Call and Brad Hunt from Gritty. We had a great time chasing Coues and Mule deer with our bows and I learned a thing or two to pass on to you. Enjoy! Black Rifle Coffee, use code: HuntersQuest20 – 20% off @ www.blackr...

Scott Reekers works for Eastman’s Hunting Journal and is a wealth of knowledge on everything western hunting. He is also a man of faith and a killer mule deer hunter. In this one we cover a little bit of everything and it is a great episode for application season! Enjoy! Black Rifle Coffee, use code: HuntersQuest20 – 20% off @ www.blackriflecoffee.com ______________________________________________...

Dan Pickar is an accomplished bowhunter and the producer of Eastman’s Beyond the Grid TV. We talk about producing the show, and I get some archery tips from Dan among other things. Enjoy! Black Rifle Coffee, use code: HuntersQuest20 – 20% off @ www.blackriflecoffee.com _______________________________________________________________________ Eastman’s TAGHUB, use code: HQ20 – 20% off @ https://taghu...

Cody Rich, host of the Rich Outdoors podcast and founder of backcountry Fuel box is wealth of knowledge about the outdoors and entrepreneurship. This is a great episode to start looking toward and accomplishing your dreams and goals in 2022. Black Rifle Coffee, use code: HuntersQuest20 – 20% off @ www.blackriflecoffee.com _______________________________________________________________________ East...

Maranda & Travis Hough are both, individually accomplished in the woods and hills of the west as well as the weight room. Together they are an awesome outdoor power couple and they work for marketing at FORLOH, the new all-American made and sourced hunting clothing company. I had a chance to meet thees guys at TAC this year and they both were extremely welcoming and friendly to me. In this epi...

Jay Scott of Jay Scott Outdoors has been hunting and guiding in the deserts of the Southwest and northern Mexico for almost 3 decades. You may have even seen him on TV, putting the crew of MeatEater on some nice Sonoran Coues Deer Bucks. In this episode I pick Jay’s brain a little bit before I head out on my first Arizona archery deer hunt in January and get some high level tips. This is a great e...

Josh Kirchner aka @DialedinHunter is a hunter, writer and film maker from Arizona. In this episode we talk about his journey into the outdoor industry, Coues deer hunting in the desert, and spring bear hunting, among other things. Josh is a wealth of knowledge about backcountry hunting and a prolific writer with his own book, "Becoming a Backpack Hunter," and articles in many outdoor publications....

Cable Smith w/ the Lonestar Outdoor show has been podcasting since before podcasting was cool and I have been following him for years! It was awesome to finally get to talk to him, “face to face.” We cover a wide variety of topics in this one including politics, conservation and hunting in Africa. Cable is unapologetic and I like a lot of his viewpoints. We as hunters should not be ashamed of what...