Twilight Hunter's Podcast

This episode I sat down with Nick Fasciano, Executive Director, with the Idaho Wildlife Federation. We discussed the Idaho Fish & Game Hunting and Technology (HAT) Group. We took a deep dive into the HAT Group, their mission and recommendations, looking at the facts and the science of what was proposed. This was a great conversation with an expert lobbying for hunter and wildlife in Idaho. Nic...

Tonight I had the pleasure of catching up with Jaden Bales at HuntWest.com. We discussed his 2025 season, got caught up on the new programs being offered by Hunt West and a look forward into new ventures and hunt planning for 2026. Jaden has been a friend of the show as well a great personal friend, so grab your phone and some earbuds and have a listen!! Jaden can be found on: Instagram: @jadenbal...

This episode is part one, in a two part series. I was on location, in West Central Idaho, on a late muzzleloader elk hunt with my oldest hunting partner, Sean Moore. Sean was on Season 1, Episode 9, 'Sleep Deprived'. We sat down in my pickup, out of the rain, and discussed this hunt up to this point, in the midst of a historic storm that seriously impacted the Pacific Northwest. With that in mind,...

This episode was recorded on the mountain in Virginia following our last evening hunt of the last full day of hunting for me. I sat down at a campfire with Jacob Porter and Andrew Fisher, aka " Squatch" , to recap the week of hunting. We shared a bottle of Horse Soldier while the stories were told. This was a unique experience for a Western hunter to fly to the east coast to hunt in their mountain...

This episode signifies the start of Season Two. Life took some interesting turns this past spring and summer, so the hiatus between Season One and Two was, unfortunately, extended. For this show, I gave a brief monolog on our past few months, and then I dive into a season recap with my son-in-law, who brought his six-year-old son hunting for the first time. Colton can be found on: Instagram: @coco...

Part two of a two part series: I was honored to talk with Jaden Bales of Hunt West Planning in Wyoming. As hunting planner and advisor, Jaden and I discussed hunters in the later stages of life who have not previously participated in non-resident applications and point systems. Jaden goes over random draw and point systems, how to start applying, point creep, tips on Western States to research, an...

On this episode, I sat down with two good LEO's and hunting buddies, SGT Mark Coon (Stevens CSO) and SGT Sean Moore (Yuba CSO). We discussed the rigors of police work from crazy schedules, to sleep deprivation, to hormone deficiencies; and how we cope these issues and still manage our professional/personal lives and hunting addictions. I hope you enjoy the podcast! Please like, subscribe and leave...

Part one of a two part series: I sat down, in studio, with Larry Ashton, of Great Rates Brokerage, here in Idaho. As a broker and financial advisor, Larry and I discussed how to invest and save for the expense of hunting. With a split focus on younger hunters and how to invest for the expense of adventure hunts later in life, to how older hunters can save for application and license fees on an ann...

On this episode I sit down with Jacob Porter of Max Meadows, Virginia. Jacob and I go back to 2020, when he did some armorer training for my previous agency here in Idaho. We developed a long lasting friendship forged out of our love of muzzleloaders and muzzleloader hunting. As a gunsmith, Jacob is well versed in building muzzleloaders of all shapes and sizes. If you're interested in building a m...

On this episode I am solo and discuss the relationships we forge in the hunting community, what those relationships should mean to us as hunters and humans. This episode is short, but deep, and appropriate given the fact that fate dropped a friend and mentor into my City this past week. This gave us the opportunity to deepen the forge between us and plan a hunt for 2026. I hope you enjoy the podca...

On this episode I had the honor to talk with Chief Petty Officer, David 'Alaska Dave' Bergman, United States Coast Guard (ret.). Dave and I discuss his quest to complete his North American sheep slam, with a Rocky Mountain Big Horn in the Lower 48 in 2026. Dave talks about his previous sheep hunts; plus, the plan and preparation at 41 years old, and the equipment he will be using for the last hunt...

On this episode I brought on my friend, and fellow LEO, Hilary Naleway. Hillary is an adult-onset hunter, that happens to be female. We take a dive into hunting as a female and the challenges that come with it. Hillary discusses stereotypes, gear, fitness, & preparation, hormones, and hunting partners. Hilary shared a list of the gear that she is using on her hunts, see below for the details!...

On this episode I got the opportunity to talk with David Heath, pro-staff for PSE Archery and co-host of the Whitetail Advantage Podcast. Dave and I have a deep conversation about our why....why we hunt, the meaningfulness of hunting, how it has united our families, and passing the love of hunting on to our children and grandchildren. Instagram: @thetwilighthunter X: @bitterrootreapr YouTube: @the...

On tonight's show, I sat down with my wife of 30 years, Charlene, and discussed her take on hunting, her hunting history, and how her role has evolved in three decades. This is an interesting conversation and made some unexpected revelations. Instagram: @bitterroot_reaper X: @bitterrootreapr YouTube: @bitterroot_reaper Charlene can be found on Instagram: @lueddeke_c and Facebook: Charlene Cooper L...