The Western Hunting Podcast

We can't forget about private land in the west. Not everything is owned by trusts, huge ranches and oil companies. Doing your homework and growing a pair with a few tips from Mark to chat with folks can gain you access.  expand your hunting opportunities  private land hunting *If you enjoyed today's episode please subscribe/follow now to not miss the next episode. I would also appreciate a 5 star...

3D shoots are some of the best archery hunting prep you can do. I love going to these things and putting my practice to the test with just 1 arrow at a time. This episode is a 3D shoot gear list and some tips to do well at them. Total Archery Challenge, Mountain archery fest 3D shoot gear list *If you enjoyed today's episode please subscribe/follow now to not miss the next episode. I would also ap...

The Western Hunting Hub is excited to bring on Dirk Durham on the podcast to share some of his knowledge on elk hunting. We discuss everything from call selection to closing the distance. Pick up some calls and enjoy this episode.  Calling Elk  Elk hunting tactics Phelps Calls Meateater Crew *If you enjoyed today's episode please subscribe/follow now to not miss the next episode. I would also appr...

This is the season of sales and buying new gear is one way of coping with not being able to hunt. It also is a way to get ready for a hunt and to continue to dial our systems. In this episode I introduce my new podcast producer and share some great new additions to my gear list.  Western hunting boots, footwear and insoles Techy hunting gear solar phone chargers *If you enjoyed today's episode ple...

My archery shot process clicked when I first listened to a podcast with Joel Turner. Instantly I had a calmness to my shot that let me hold my bow until I was ready to send it. Even after recording this episode, I went out and shot and just stacked arrows. He has the recipe for bowhunting success. This is a must listen if i've ever had one. Be a better bowhunter Calling Elk Bull calling cows Shot...

Colorado is an amazing place and is only seeing irreversible damage that will change hunting in Colorado forever. Sportsmen are fighting back this time more then ever and have plans to defeat this ballot box biology. After November, we are going on the offense.  Colorado initiative 91 banning mountain lion and bobcat hunting plus Colorado wolves Colorado mule deer hunting Colorado Bear hunting Col...

Does you family eat wild game? My boys do but my wife does not so getting through multiple deer in a year can be a challenge. Here are some tips to figuring out great ways to implement your game meat.  Wild Game recipes My family won't eat my wild game *If you enjoyed today's episode please subscribe/follow now to not miss the next episode. I would also appreciate a 5 star review on apple podcasts...

I obsess with making sure my setup isn't working against me. I mess with it every year but it keeps getting more refined.  tuning arrows  Archery hunting setup Western hunting arrow setup *If you enjoyed today's episode please subscribe/follow now to not miss the next episode. I would also appreciate a 5 star review on apple podcasts. Thank you all for listening Wilderness Athlete Promo code: hunt...

There is just not enough time to do all the hunts. It would be great to take a whole month off for September and November but you gotta make money in there somewhere. I walk through a few things I've done to plan out a fall and make it as diverse and action packed for western hunts as possible. Western Hunting Schedule September Archery Elk Hunting November Deer Rut *If you enjoyed today's episode...

Learning the youth hunting opportunities in your own state can be tricky enough. I scratch the surface on some opportunities for most of the western states. Hopefully you apply your youth to one of these things I chat about.  Youth hunting  Hunt the west Application season *If you enjoyed today's episode please subscribe/follow now to not miss the next episode. I would also appreciate a 5 star rev...

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What's the future of hunting in the US. Who do we put our energy and focus. I know, the next generation right? There is one more demographic that might be just as important.  R3 New Hunters Mentoring *If you enjoyed today's episode please subscribe/follow now to not miss the next episode. I would also appreciate a 5 star review on apple podcasts. Thank you all for listening Wilderness Athlete Prom...

Folks that have served our country deserve the best when they get back to the homeland. Ryan from Hunt_AZ and I break down what a veteran hunt is like, strategies for leading those and even a little adaptive hunting techniques. Veteran Hunts Western hunts for all Adaptive hunting *If you enjoyed today's episode please subscribe/follow now to not miss the next episode. I would also appreciate a 5 s...

In our first syndicated HOWLCAST Update of 2024 we focus on two of the hotspots that need nationwide attention and support from the hunting and outdoors community: Washington State and Colorado. Because the anti-hunting industry uses their nationwide fundraising, legal and political power to attack at the local and state level, it has become crystal clear that hunters, anglers and supporters of tr...

When we think of new hunters it's often thinking about youth. In episodes 181-183 we are covering everything R3 and whats involved with recruiting, reactivating and retaining hunters. This episode is with Jason and Vivian. Vivian is a 12 year old from Colorado and has hunted more species then many grown men.  Colorado mule deer hunting youth hunting getting kids outdoors colorado kids hunting *If...

It's that time of the year to look for other opportunities to get out. Mountain lion hunting, Trapping, Ice fishing or escape the cold and go on a fishing charter. That's where i'm headed. I've always struggled to find the type of fishing charter i've been looking for but Zach had some great advice for having a great time on the water.  Sport fishing charter tips Hawaii Rhode Island Fishing *If yo...

Dylan has been filling elk tags over the last few years with some absolute stud bull elk. I wanted to hear more about what he's doing to be more successful as well as what new onX tools were key to his success. Montana Archery Elk Hunting onX tools *If you enjoyed today's episode please subscribe/follow now to not miss the next episode. I would also appreciate a 5 star review on apple podcasts. Th...

A different style of hunting can be done underwater with a speargun. In this episode with Bobby Twitchell from South Maui Spearfishing, we talk the 101 about spearfishing. If you haven't considered doing a little spearfishing, look into what possibilities might be obtainable for you.  Spearfishing Hawaii vacation for hunters *If you enjoyed today's episode please subscribe/follow now to not miss t...

Seasons are wrapping up for many across the west and now it's time to preserve your trophy. We are heavily invested in that fur, the mount or the skull. Velvet Antler Technologies has some products that almost sound like snake oil but they have proven to do some awesome things to preserve our game.  Making an european mount  Whitening skulls no bugs in mounts *If you enjoyed today's episode please...

November is here and with that comes the rut! We all are excited about getting out this November and if you are planning on getting in the backcountry to find a mule deer, this episode might help you make your final preperations.  Backcountry mule deer hunting  Mule Deer in the Rut Rifle hunting Western deer hunts *If you enjoyed today's episode please subscribe/follow now to not miss the next epi...

This episode with Jay Scott from Jay Scott Outdoors, is all about field judging mule deer. Jay and I discuss techniques for how we can select the deer we are looking for. When we finally draw that coveted tag that took many years, we want to go into that hunt prepared to pass on some deer to find that one we want.  Shooting a 190-200 inch mule deer  Glassing techniques for mule deer Shooting big m...

South Dakota isn't known for it's antelope but this has been an outstanding year for everyone. Lots of great bucks around and they have been really fun to hunt. I got a day off and took advantage of that. This episode is all about this one day hunt to see if I can spot and stalk an antelope buck on the plains of South Dakota.  Archery hunting Antelope  Iconic Western Big Game Hunt Public Land Hunt...

You never know how a season will pan out and sometimes you never know what tags you get. As the hunting season progresses, we may get an opportunity we need to jump on. Jason wasn't expecting his hunting season to start the way it has and so far it's been a good one. Enjoy this quick listen with Jason  Colorado initiative 91 banning mountain lion and bobcat hunting plus Colorado wolves  Colorado m...

The 2023 OTC elk season was another great one. This episode is all about the elk encounters we had and what worked and what didn't work.   Colorado Wolves  Hawaii fishing charter  Colorado Elk hunting tactics *If you enjoyed today's episode please subscribe/follow now to not miss the next episode. I would also appreciate a 5 star review on apple podcasts. Thank you all for listening Wilderness Ath...

Preparing for your western big game hunt begins way before you leave and your relationships you have. Getting things in order at home can be just as much work as preparing for the hunt *If you enjoyed today's episode please subscribe/follow now to not miss the next episode. I would also appreciate a 5 star review on apple podcasts. Thank you all for listening Wilderness Athlete Promo code: hunting...