The Western Hunting Podcast

Going on a hunt with your kids is loaded with challenges. Tim and Wren have found ways of doing that and were able to have a monumental experience this year when Tim was able to harvest an Alberta moose with his bow and his daughter there to see it all. Tim aims to motivate and inspire people to not leave their kids at home from hunts. Raising kids outdoors   Hunting with kids   Alberta archery mo...

It's October and many hunts are over but the season is long. Lets keep after it and not forget about other hunting opportunities throughout the season. Getting through the October deer lull Clint gives an update on the hunting season and what's to come. Clint also shares the importance of being informed and sharing your input with the state agencies instead of just complaining. September Minnesota...

As hunters, a furry companion is something we almost all will have at some point. When we do our research on a breeder we may have no idea about all that goes into it. This episode with Kyle Warren from Paint River Llewellin's was an eye opening one for me. I had no idea how well the genetics and ethics were in place to preserve breeds and still end up with the characteristics we desire in a hunti...

Planning out your favorite big game recipes starts as soon as you take a knife to the animal in the field. Justin and I talk about a few great recipe options for your deer or elk this fall. Justin gives some excellent cooking tips to try with your deer this fall.   Meat Pie, Stir Fry, Brining Denver Steak Wild Game Recipes Wild Food Camps *If you enjoyed today's episode please subscribe/follow now...

Your hunting nutrition shouldn't end when you come home from your hunt. Red bulls and Monsters are loaded with bad stuff. This episode with Working Athlete focusses on some products you should be using all year round to take what you do in the mountains help you in your day to day life.   Hydrate and Recover   Energy and Focus   Edge   Joint supplement   *If you enjoyed today's episode please subs...

I welcome back Dylan Dowson for a great conversation pre-hunting season to talk about what his fall includes and some great OnX features you should check out. We talk about new changes to Montana's license structure, Colorado Mule deer, Montana Elk hunting and the rest of our exciting fall plans. We also discuss the importance of Hunter's Safety courses and why you should become an instructor. OnX...

A little bird hunting and some bear hunting tips before jumping into Muc's elk calling game plan. Muc gives us the run down on how he likes to approach his calling sequence. Elk season is currently underway so any extra little tips during the season to listen to along the way to elk camp could be all you need to get that bull in.   Bird Dogs bear hunting tips Elk calling sequence Elk Calling tips...

Learning a locate bugle, mew, estrus mew and according to Travis "the chuckler" O'Shae, a good chuckle is a must. As you all are traveling to elk camp and getting ready for opening day which could be hours away, here is a elk calling game plan that can work for your western elk hunt. Learning to call elk doesn't have to be complicated. Simplify it with these steps that Travis uses. It's a great ga...

Hunting Elk in Colorado is a reality for many but a dream for most. If you have the entire month, that would be amazing but most have to choose a few days to a week or more. Early season pre-rut, early rut to peak rut is all different. Elk act differently and we even have human pressures we have to include. Mark Huelsing from EXO mountain gear shares about his Colorado Archery Elk plans and how he...

A big old bull or buck laying on the ground after a long amazing hunt is something we all wish for but don't always plan for. All aspects of a hunt should be planned for so if you want an amazing mount done on your trophy animal then taking a few of these precautions and steps are crucial to preserving that animal. Mathew Peterson and I from Valley View Taxidermy talk about his spring bear hunt an...

I love branching out to hunt new areas. I will never master one spot in my home state because I just want to continue to find that adventure. Montana is next on my list to experience something new. I brought on Tyler Geiger from Montana Nocks to share what he has learned in the past year about getting started hunting in Montana. Thanks and Enjoy   Montana western big game elk and deer hunts   The...

Preparing for your western big game hunt better include shooting your bow if it's a bow hunt you are going on. Shooting field points isn't enough. How do you know those broadheads will fly the same? I sit down with Cam from C&K Archery to learn how to make sure your bow is shooting straight If you are archery hunting in Colorado this year, make C&K Archery in Frisco, one of your stops if you are n...

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Public land is all the rage but we do not want to forget about private land hunting. There is even more of that available. All we have to do is ask for permission. Don't get me wrong. I hunt primarily public land and I love it. However when we have large expansions of private in a region then we could be missing out on some really good opportunities in that area. Giant mule deer and antelope get t...

Getting in shape for your western big game hunt shouldn't start just that month or two before the season. We all know climbing mountains, chasing elk and packing elk isn't easy but how do we keep that motivation to stay in shape for that hunt. Jake breaks down a simple solution and provides some great resources for a workout built for hunters. Enjoy   Do something you enjoy in the off season   Vol...

Check out this months bonus episode from Howl for wildlife. This is the monthly action center review. This months is all about feral horses. Enjoy https://www.howlforwildlife.org/memberships FERAL HORSES in AZ an ongoing dilemma with Johnathon Fusaro WHY ARE THE ARIZONA SPORTSMEN FOR WILDLIFE CONSERVATION, THE CENTER FOR BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY AND 32 SPORTSMEN ORGANIZATIONS REQUESTING THE HUMANE REM...

A big questions many are asking now is how can I raise my kid to be outdoor kids? Parenting is a whole new challenge in itself and we don't always think about it, until we are in it. Greg and I did not plan about talking about raising kids to be tougher outdoor kids but that was a piece of it. We also discussed sheep and other favorite hunts of Greg's in the Yukon. Enjoy this motivating conversati...

We all get frustrated when we make a bad shot or miss a buck or bull on that western hunt you have been planning on for months. Shooting your bow is not something you can pickup a month before the season and start shooting with expectations of making good shots. Adding in a 3D shoot season is a great way to get you off your butt sooner and shooting all spring and summer long. 3D shoots give real l...

To keep us all updated on actions that need attention Howl for Wildlife is now partnering with me to publish a once a month review on what is happening with current and previous legislation. This is a great way to stay up to date on issues we all need to care about to keep us all hunting https://www.howlforwildlife.org/  Get involved for free at the link above. *If you enjoyed today's episode plea...

Josh Kirchner from Dialed in Hunter has been fortunate enough to make his passion into his career. This spring Josh spend quite a few days in a low success rate Arizona unit chasing bears with his bow. This great story is worth the listen. His preparation of e-scouting, learning the unit and knowing how bears act int he spring lead to his success. We end with a couple of our favorite ways to cook...

Preparing for your western big game hunt is not all about scouting, shooting practice and gear. Don't forget the food and nutrition preparation for your hunt! This piece can almost take more work then any gear. For this I brought in Ben Honig who is a hunter that has spent lots of time trying to find the best things to eat to keep his energy levels up and feeling good in the backcountry.   Quality...

Why do we hunt? Why do we hunt with who we hunt with? Collin Cottrell and I talk about surrounding ourselves with good people and what that does for us. Hunting the west is one of those hunts that can really bring people together and create some quality relationships. Surrounding yourself with good people is what we need to get through the day. I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did record...

What's are your bucket list hunts? We all have them and for most they are western big game hunts of some sort. Joni Marie is one that has inspired many to tackle life with whatever it throws at you and use what you love to keep you going. Because of that Joni has so many awesome hunting stories including a tense brown bear hunt with a bow. This is one of my must listen episodes. Enjoy. Bucket list...

Do you spend more time messing around with your gear and feel unorganized? It takes multiple seasons to get your system dialed but once its how you like it, you spend more time hunting and less time dinking around. In this two part episode I dive into most of my backcountry hunt gear and how I keep it organized to keep me hunting and less time fidgeting. Hunting Gear Hacks Hunting Kill Kit Hunting...

Do you spend more time messing around with your gear and feel unorganized? It takes multiple seasons to get your system dialed but once its how you like it, you spend more time hunting and less time dinking around. In this two part episode I dive into most of my backcountry hunt gear and how I keep it organized to keep me hunting and less time fidgeting. Backcountry hunting gear   Packs and access...