Vortex Nation Podcast

The godfather of pistol shooting cocks back his knowledge hammer and fires off tips and techniques to make you a better, faster, and more efficient pistol shot. Put this expert information into practice for big results. As always, we want to hear your feedback! Let us know if there are any topics you'd like covered on the Vortex Nation™ podcast by asking us on Instagram @vortexnationpodcast

Mark Boardman, Erik Barber, and Ryan Muckenhirn cover a ton of ground on how to find and hunt whitetail ground that may be right under your nose. You don’t need to own or have access to primo private to kill a deer. You just need a bit of know-how, good old-fashioned gumption, strategy, and a sense of adventure. We even try to convince Ryan to give it a shot this year. As always, we want to hear y...

Jimmy goes on a mute-button power trip, bearded Mark defends the puffy vest against tyranny, Ryan is so damn cool as usual, and certain people feel they are robbed of victory – again.  As always, we want to hear your feedback! Let us know if there are any topics you'd like covered on the Vortex Nation™ podcast by asking us on Instagram @vortexnationpodcast

It doesn’t take a lot of bills to stack up some bills. Mark Boardman chats with outdoor addict Damon Zito and Ryan Muckenhirn about getting into duck hunting on a budget. Small spreads, minimal gear, and a little gumption can get you in the game – literally.  As always, we want to hear your feedback! Let us know if there are any topics you'd like covered on the Vortex Nation™ podcast by asking us...

When it comes to big-game hunting, Brady Miller from GOHUNT is as fanatical as they get. In this live Q&A, you tap into his fountain of hunting knowledge for expert tips sure to help you be more successful in the field. Tune in and shoot straight! As always, we want to hear your feedback! Let us know if there are any topics you'd like covered on the Vortex Nation™ podcast by asking us on Instagram...

Mark Boardman and Ryan Muckenhirn zero in on zero distances, the why behind them, and what’s best. You might be surprised how much space you need to get the best zero possible. A precisely zeroed rifle that shoots well is a must for down-range performance. Tune in and make sure you are set up for success. As always, we want to hear your feedback! Let us know if there are any topics you'd like cove...

Tires are to your hunt rig as good boots are to your feet. You aren’t getting anywhere without them. They can make or break your hunt. But what tires are best for your hunting applications? Are you being realistic with yourself as to how aggressive a tire you need? What are the pros and cons of available options? The Rubber meets the road in this podcast as tire enthusiast, Rob Morell sits down wi...

Why does your bow sight have a bubble level? Is checking your bubble part of your shot process? Tournament shooter Mike Tassoul from Vortex® walks us though his thoughts on the importance having a strong bubble-level game. As always, we want to hear your feedback! Let us know if there are any topics you'd like covered on the Vortex Nation™ podcast by asking us on Instagram @vortexnationpodcast

A surge in mesopredator populations is impacting waterfowl. Join Joel Brice from Delta Waterfowl to learn what this means for nest production and more. We also discuss drought reports and what they mean for habitat, and what hunters can do to ensure a healthy future for waterfowl. As always, we want to hear your feedback! Let us know if there are any topics you'd like covered on the Vortex Nation™...

Would you build your house without a level? Then maybe you shouldn’t shoot long range without one either. In this podcast we angle in on riflescope levels, different models, how they work, when to use them, how to use them and more. Truly a next-level listen. As always, we want to hear your feedback! Let us know if there are any topics you'd like covered on the Vortex Nation™ podcast by asking us...

The story is 1/3 of any hunt and lasts long after that last package of grind hits the frying pan. Remi Warren has thousands of them. Listen in as he recounts a more than interesting tale you hopefully never experience. As always, we want to hear your feedback! Let us know if there are any topics you'd like covered on the Vortex Nation™ podcast by asking us on Instagram @vortexnationpodcast

Professional elk guide (and a whole lot more), Remi Warren, talks elk talk. What primary sounds should a hunter know? What are you saying when you make them? How do you make them? More talk can mean more action. Learn the language from Remi and bring that elk within range for a shot!  As always, we want to hear your feedback! Let us know if there are any topics you'd like covered on the Vortex Nat...

Mark Boardman and Jimmy Hamilton grab longtime professional-plate-carrier connoisseur and Vortex Edge® Instructor, Chris Urrutia, to walk us through different styles of plate carriers, jobs they are best suited for, how he likes to kit them up, as well as his personal plate-carrier evolution. Do you need a plate carrier? Better question is, why wouldn’t you? As always, we want to hear your feedbac...

We know bears do, but what about your Spaghetti Shootout hosts? Does pink camo help recruit new female hunters? You’ll have to hear (and watch) the answers to believe them.  As always, we want to hear your feedback! Let us know if there are any topics you'd like covered on the Vortex Nation™ podcast by asking us on Instagram @vortexnationpodcast

Who the heck hunts sheep every year – quite successfully we might add? TV host Greg McHale from Greg McHale’s Wild Yukon. Our neighbor to the north drops in to cover 5 things every sheep hunter needs in their kit? The good news, they are items perfect for nearly any mountain hunt.  As always, we want to hear your feedback! Let us know if there are any topics you'd like covered on the Vortex Nation...

Ryan Lampers is one of those dudes that finds success on big critters no matter the place, weather, tag etc. The scenario is irrelevant ­– the result the same. He’s simply got the experience and grit to come home with punched tags, full coolers and in general, animals that would qualify for senior citizen discounts. Now he’s answering your hunting questions just in time for season. Bears, bulls, b...

Summer is a magical time of year (one of Vortex® Field Producer, and guest, Cooper Long’s favorites). Bucks are in bachelor groups hitting open agriculture fields with the consistency of a high-end watch. They are visible, they are beautiful, they are mystical – and in a few weeks, they’ll appear to be gone. Put your time in scouting now and you may score early – or have the confidence to hold out...

Dan Staton (ElkShape) sits down to talk target panic and how to deal with it, so you can be the best bow shot possible. But what is target panic? You might even have it and not know it. If you suffer from target panic, you’re not alone. It’s common, but you can overcome it. Listen in for tips on beating this nasty affliction. As always, we want to hear your feedback! Let us know if there are any t...

Drunk on power or punch drunk from recoil, if more is better, the mighty .300 RUM is up there with the best. A big case, pushing large .30-caliber bullets at blazing speeds, make this one a staple for long-range, big-critter work. Is it practical for everyone? No. Is it the perfect fit for some? Yes. Do you need one? Maybe….Drink up and we’ll tell you all about it…Watch until end for the bonus sur...

After more than 200 episodes, we thought it high time you get to know us. You asked your deepest, darkest, podcast-host questions and we answered them…You actually went pretty easy on us. Thanks! We love to hassle each other, so if it appears we’re fighting, well, we aren’t. As always, we want to hear your feedback! Let us know if there are any topics you'd like covered on the Vortex Nation™ podca...

Mark Boardman and Erik Barber chat through Erik’s archery life before and after the back bar. Will a back bar make you a better bow shot, or are they another accessory for the bow shop to send you out the door with? I mean, why sell one when you can sell two? It’s no mystery why the word stable is built into the word stabilizer. A stable, steady hold is imperative for executing, accurate, precise,...

There are seemingly as many philosophies on compound-bow setup as there are folks shooting them. Mark Boardman pulls archery nerd, Travis “Tinkerer” Jones, away from his desk at Vortex® to talk hunting-compound setup basics, things to consider, his personal thoughts on the subject, and more. As always, we want to hear your feedback! Let us know if there are any topics you'd like covered on the Vor...

Mark and Ryan face off in episode 2 of Spaghetti Shootout as they debate the gimmickiest piece of hunting gear, whitetails against mule deer, and much more. As always, we want to hear your feedback! Let us know if there are any topics you'd like covered on the Vortex Nation™ podcast by asking us on Instagram @vortexnationpodcast

Shooting a 3D archery match will make you a better bowhunter. Mark and Dan Staton (ElkShape) talk about the positives. The targets look real, provide realistic shot angles, realistic animal position angles, no defined aiming point, and the pressure is on – from your buddies who are watching and the threat of your precious arrow clattering into the nether sphere… And it’s fun. So, listen in, nock u...

What? Huh? Say again? Can you repeat that? Avoid these phrases, protect your hearing, and learn how the human ear works and hearing loss occurs. We sit down with real-life audiologist, Grace Sturdivant/owner of OtoPro Technologies, to talk about this important subject, as well as customized hearing-protections solutions her company provides. If you’re lucky, you have 5 senses. Don’t let one of the...