The Western Hunting Podcast

If you have been hunting all your life or trying to figure out how to get into hunting, this episode has something for you. Baby boomers are phasing out of hunters and the next generation has always been the target. The new target is 20-30 year old's. Learning how to hunt and getting into the hunting community has so many barriers. Chas Holder discusses how he got into hunting and some great advic...

Is your ultimate western dream hunt an Alaskan trip? With the challenges of today, that goal seems further away but Jeff lays out some options that are not so out of reach. We discuss all his favorite Alaska hunts as well as a couple challenging ones.   Caribou Hunting the haul road  Alaska Blacktail Hunting Elk Hunting Alaska Alaska Brown Bear *If you enjoyed today's episode please subscribe/foll...

Archery hunters do a lot to prepare but most rifle hunters I know including myself spend very little time at the range getting ready for my western big game hunts. Dustin Coleman from Cole-Tac shares about his company that provides great gear but also a competition to make you a better western hunter.   Cole-tac - Gear for rifle shooters and hunters   NRL hunter shoots   Learning to use binoculars...

Application season is wrapping up in most states but still lots of fall hunting plans are being made. Within those states you are applying you have to figure out where you are hunting. If you are new to hunting, that’s a daunting task especially if you are planning a western big game hunt. If you are a veteran hunter you may end up going to the same place over and over. That can be fine but mixing...

Do you struggle with sounding like an elk with an elk call? Jermaine Hodge models how if you are determined and put your mind to it, you can do it. Jermaine is the 2019 world elk calling champing and accomplished wrestler. He shares all about his elk calling journey and how wrestling has influenced his hunting career. Enjoy this fun conversation with Jermaine and hopefully in the future we will be...

Need some open country mule deer tips? John Stallone delivers some really good hunting advice for mule deer in any kind of country but applies nicely for those open country mule deer across the west. We discuss archery hunting spot and stalk methods and how to find those elusive big bucks on the prairie. In the second half we dive into the philosophy of Howl for Wildlife and what it is going to ta...

Are you tired of the anti-hunting community always trying to interfere with our way of life? This legislative session has been a reminder that they are well armed and will not back down until hunting doesn't exist in the US. They do have a loud voice but they are a small population. They are just swaying the folks in the middle over to their side. Writing letters and contacting our decision makers...

How do you organize all the options for the following fall. There's so many possible hunts for the next year and I have developed a simple method for wading through those options to keep it easy. Join me for this solo episode where I share some exciting news and then dive into the first part of my hunt planner. I do my best to help you get more deer and elk or whatever your western hunt turns out...

One of the many reasons we don't travel to hunt is the cost and the knowhow on how to get there, what to bring and paperwork involved following the rules. There are some amazing hunting opportunities that many hunters dream about but don't ever make them happen. Danny explains some easy steps to making those dreams happen. Start saving your pennies because the dream is there, just make it happen....

If you are a western hunter you share the field with the oil and gas industry. In order to get gas prices down, domestic oil is a requirement. We can't have all energy "not in my backyard" some has to be here and why not be energy independent. So many folks worry about what oil and gas does to our landscape. Imagine what oil and gas does to those other landscapes in foreign countries with lesser r...

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What's the best hunting boot for your deer or elk hunt in the west? I'm not here to tell you what company but a couple things I've found in buying boot after boot. Expensive hunting boots are a large expense and the less expensive Cabela's brand gets a little more tempting. I will give you a few tips to help you with that selection. Here's some of the tips we discuss. First steps to planning your...

When hunting seasons are over, the next season is in the planning works. Trade shows, sports shows and expos are the best option to go connect with other hunters and see the new gear, find a taxidermist and maybe book a hunt with an outfitter. In this episode I chat with Travis from Buckstorm about what to look for when planning your western big game mule deer or elk hunt. Every company rants and...

Getting busted when drawing your bow at an elk or deer within range is one of the most frustrating moments in western hunting. Elk will often hang up in the hang up zone and not present you with a shot. Deer will often bust you in that last moment and getting close isn't easy either. A small insurance policy of a decoy can help. Danny Farris from Ultimate Predator and Hoyt Bowhunting Podcast share...

Do you have an old sports injury or overpacked a poorly weight distributed pack with too much elk meat, and hurt your back? Having a quality pack is something many western hunters struggle to drop the money on but I personally have found the value in a quality pack. In this episode I chat with Mark from EXO Mountain Gear to learn more about how their packs and using a pack correctly can be helpful...

Jeremy Moore from Dog Bone Hunter joins me in a conversation about life with bird dogs and shed hunting dogs. We talk about his new English Setter puppy and his mindset around training dogs. Check out Jeremy's dog training content and shed dog training resources at the links below. https://dogbonehunter.com/ Instagram @dogbonehunter Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DogBoneJeremyMoore Learn more...

Jim Huntsman and I have an amazing conversation that discussed the 5 principles The Western Huntsman follows and how that relates to all hunters across the country. This was an awesome conversation and I look forward to more in the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Justin and I talk Utah trail camera ban, old guns and western hunting with the family. It was a great conversation and the first of many. Check out Justin content and fly rods at these links below https://cd-fishing.us/ The February Room Fly Fishing Podcast @thefebruaryroom on Instagram https://waypointtv.com/the-february-room Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I discuss the ever difficult topic of keeping things in order at home while being gone for days at a time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

November was a busy month of hunting and holidays with a touch of the plague. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I chat with Draya about our November deer hunt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode I have the live recording from the bow giveaway and then interview my friend Hiro about his first experience hunting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I chat with Justin from Harvesting Nature about various ways to cook different cuts of deer. @harvestingnature Hoyt Axius , 28-30" draw, 60-70 pound draw, RH bow in Kuiu Camo Send $20 for entry to @ClintWhitley on venmo and clint.a.whitley@gmail.com on paypal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I talk with Sara from Wyoming Game and Fish about hunting opportunities to plan for. Podcast giveaway/fundraiser Hoyt Axius , 28-30" draw, 60-70 pound draw, RH bow in Kuiu Camo Send $20 for entry to @ClintWhitley on venmo and clint.a.whitley@gmail.com on paypal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I share my experience catching paddlefish on the Missouri River in October. Podcast giveaway/fundraiser Hoyt Axius , 28-30" draw, 60-70 pound draw, RH bow in Kuiu Camo Send $20 for entry to @ClintWhitley on venmo and clint.a.whitley@gmail.com on paypal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices