The HuntLeague Podcast

Join HuntLeague as we sit down with Brandon Anderson, a finalist for the 2024 HuntLeague Outdoorsman of the Year, the most prestigious honor awarded inside the HuntLeague community. In this exclusive podcast episode, Brandon shares his story from 2024. You will see his passion for hunting along with his dedication to logging hunts, scouts, and daily challenges inside the HuntLeague app. You will q...

Lucas Paugh is a professional guide and outfitter and the legend behind Hogue Hunting's new knife lineup specifically designed for hunters.     Lucas lives in California where he has incredible year round hunting opportunities.  He has hunted multiple continents and works as a Huntin' Fool advisor connecting hunters with dream hunts around the world.     We talk elk hunting and calling strategies...

In this podcast, Jared sits down with Cody Manzi, the 2023 Gobbler King. Cody had another phenomenal season in 2024. On opening day in Oregon, he and his wife were able to get their first double with a baby in the blind! Not only was it a double but Cody harvested a super rare color phase bird. We share stories and talk gear: pistol grip shotguns, red dots, Canebrake Calls, and Remington's TSS amm...

Brandon Anderson "Brandon338" joins the HuntLeague Podcast and shares his expertise on Long Range Hunting. In the first few minutes you get a glimpse into Brandon's long range hunting resume as we touch on several stories from just 2023. He was there to help his fiance take her longest shot ever harvesting a deer at 786yds only to beat it a month later with an elk at 998yds! We talk through a few...

Join us for this exclusive Turkey Calls & Tactics episode with Matt Mays, the mastermind behind Canebrake Call Company in South Carolina. With a passion for crafting custom turkey calls, Matt specializes in slate, glass, and diaphragm calls, each meticulously designed to produce lifelike turkey sounds that drive gobblers wild. Discover the unique qualities of slate, glass, and diaphragm calls,...

Brian Austin joins the HuntLeague Podcast. Brian is the founder of Beast Mode Archery Challenge (BMAC) where archery, fitness, and bowhunting intersect. Brian has combined his life long passion for bowhunting with over 20 years of fitness training and coaching to create some of the most dynamic archery events in the country. Beast Mode Archery Challenge (BMAC) hosts the Quiver Shiver, Endurance, K...

Wally King is no stranger to league finals at this point.  In 2023 he was nominated as a finalists in the Western Hunter, Sweet September, and now for the Outdoorsman of the Year title.  Although the crown has been elusive he has proven himself inside the HuntLeague community as a trusted voice and leader. Wally is known as "ocdhunter" in the app.  He is a planner, methodical, and a constant stude...

Cody Paratore for the second year in a row returns to the finals competing for the 2023 HuntLeague Outdoorsman of the Year title.  This year we added a new wrinkle to the competition by having our former Outdoorsman of the Year champions select the finalists from our pool of candidates.  Many people know Cody from last year's finals but he also won the On Point Experience league this year and was...

Joshua Katanik was one of three finalists selected for the 2023 HuntLeague Outdoorsman of the Year.  This year we added a new wrinkle to the competition by having our former Outdoorsman of the Year champions select the finalists from our pool of candidates. Some of you may have already been introduced to Joshua late last year as he was a newcomer in the app but was able to finish on top of the Swe...

In 2024, HuntLeague is inviting the community to meet up and compete in person at multiple events across the country.  Starting March 23rd we have the Accufire Team Sniper Match in Jacksboro, TX.  Jared reached out to HuntLeague member and competitive shooter Chadd Torres (Stag Arms & Vortex Optics) for input on preparing for his first match.   Chadd has several years of match shooting experie...

Wally King is once again a league finalist sharing the story of his 2023 archery elk season.  We dive into preseason preparation, the hunt, prioritizing family, and time in the kitchen.   This is a great episode that I think every husband and father should listen to as Wally shares some things he does in preparation for the hunt that go beyond just tuning a bow and scouting.  Wally is one of the t...

James Mansanti hunted 20 consecutive days on the Oregon coast chasing roosevelt elk.  This is a story about perseverance and adjusting to plan B after fires forced him out of his home turf.   James is one of three finalists in the hunt for the first ever "Sweet September" league title.  This is a league inside the HuntLeague app specifically for archery elk hunters, arguably the most obsessed and...

Josh Katanik "JBMAK" from Northern Idaho shares the story of his 2023 archery elk hunt.  He set out on a 16 day hunting trip with three other buddies.  They each burned several points and took time away from work and their families to make this trip happen.  The trip was filled with ups and downs.  There is a lot to learn from their experience including some bonus content about a delicious piece o...

The Outdoorsman of the Year is the highest honor awarded within the HuntLeague community.  This award is meant to celebrate the incredible stories and accomplishments of hunters that had what we like to call a "Banner Year".   Our judges panel is made up of 5 members; last years winner plus representatives from Vortex Optics, Bear Hunting Magazine, Remington, and MTNTOUGH Fitness.  The judges have...

Weston Paul joins the HuntLeague podcast and shares about MTNTOUGH, a fitness lab designed specifically for the needs of backcountry hunters.  Download the MTNTOUGH app today and HuntLeague members receive a 30 day free trial using the code "hl30". Since 2016, MTNTOUGH has continued to innovate and adapt their programs to meet the needs of hunters, military, and first responders. They offer progra...

Listen in as Wade Carter tells Part A of his archery elk hunt with Taylor Hix.  After burning a few points to hunt a new unit, you can count on "PrepZero" not to scout, train, or shoot his bow before stepping in the elk woods.  Learn from some of his early mistakes and start building your game plan now for success. In this episode, Wade dives into pushing through pain, communication and executing...

Cody Paratore shares his 2022 archery elk season where they went 3 for 3 on the Oregon coast.  Cody joined the HuntLeague community in March and started strong with his spring turkey season.  Now just a few months later, he is sitting in a great position to make a run at the 2022 HuntLeague Outdoorsman of the Year title.  As a responsible husband and father, Cody set out to be as efficient as poss...

Taylor Hix is a passionate elk hunter that continues to learn and adapt in order to find success.  He walks through his early days of hunting elk from tree stands to his recent success 10 miles deep in the Colorado backcountry.   After an 11 day hunt, with feet bruised and battered, Taylor sets out to fill his tag with only 4 days left in the season.  This podcast is about perseverance, adjusting...

Caribou hunting in Alaska is a bucket list hunt for many.  But what actually goes into the hunt and how do you prepare for it?  Listen in as father/son Ray & Danyole head to the Arctic Circle for a caribou adventure that turns into a struggle to survive.   Ray and Danyole are members of the HuntLeague community and it was inspiring to sit down and learn from their experience.  One of the things I...

Will Bowmen is a teacher and constant student when it comes to archery.  He is one of the best string builders around and one of the owners of Archery School of the Rockies in Colorado Springs, CO.   Before you buy your next bow find out what Will means when he says "there is a bow for every hand."  Don't buy into the hype, find a bow that you enjoy shooting because ultimately that is what will ma...

Tucker Schmidt is a new hunter that recently joined the HuntLeague community.  He works with Vortex Optics and has been involved in shooting sports for over a decade.  This podcast was recorded more as a vodcast intro to the HuntLeague app.  It walks you through many of the things you need to know after creating your account.  Learn about adding past experience, starting an activity, posting to th...

You will love this podcast with Nick Blough from Vortex Optics!  Nick is a former Navy SEAL sniper and instructor that has quickly taken the skills he learned in the military and applied it to hunting.   Nick was one of five judges that helped select HuntLeague's 2021 Outdoorsman of the Year.  This year, he will be joining the winner of The On Point Experience league along with Garrett Weaver, Kol...

Meet Darrell Gogert (The Mad Scientist) and AJ Pozzuoli from Velvet Antler Technologies.  A company built out of necessity; creating products that meet the specific needs of hunters.  In this episode, we dive into their original VelvaLok product which cures the velvet on any horned animal whether that be a deer, elk, moose, or caribou.  Although V.A.T. has only been selling products since 2019, Da...

In this episode Jared sits down with Josh Dishman of Chasin Tailz Outdoorz, one of the most successful blacktail hunters alive today.  Josh started his hunting career in diapers before taking his first blacktail at the age of 9.  Now at 41 years old, he has personally harvested 32 blacktail deer in consecutive years.  That is certainly impressive but his passion for mentoring and helping other hun...

Meet elk calling champion Tom Diesing, owner of Mile High Note Game Calls.  Tom is a Colorado resident with nearly 40 years of elk hunting experience and success.  In the mid 80's, Tom spent time with the legendary Wayne Carlton learning elk hunting and calling strategies.  He started participating in World Elk Calling competitions in the early 1990's and has been a part of that scene since the be...