Western Contours

It was so good to be back at the Western Hunting and Conservation Expo in Salt Lake, recording live eps. from the Initial Ascent booth! This series has so so much to offer in insight and perspectives. I was joined in booth by Brock Carter, Brandon Waddell and Doctor Preston Ward. We talked about Mountain Archery Fest and their plans to introduce the first ever adaptive 3D course at MAF this season...

It was so good to be back at the Western Hunting and Conservation Expo in Salt Lake, recording live eps. from the Initial Ascent booth! This series has so so much to offer in insight and perspectives. I sat down on this one to catch up with my friends Sidney Smith and Mike Felice of Disable Outdoorsman Utah but the show was all Bridger Housley. Bridger is an amazing and out going adaptive youth hu...

It was so good to be back at the Western Hunting and Conservation Expo in Salt Lake, recording live eps. from the Initial Ascent booth! This series has so so much to offer in insight and perspectives. I sat down with "The Bugler" Dirk Durham. The moniker says it all in terms of his calling ability and prowess in the elk woods but the amount of education and mentorship he provides to so so many elk...

It was so good to be back at the Western Hunting and Conservation Expo in Salt Lake, recording live eps. from the Initial Ascent booth! This series has so so much to offer in insight and perspectives. I caught up with Hunter McWaters for episode 273. Enjoy the episode! GET INVOLVED IN FIGHTING FOR OUR RIGHTS AS OUTDOORSMEN AND WOMEN BY SUPPORTING SPORTSMEN'S ALLIANCE, FOLLOW THE LINK BELOW: https:...

It was so good to be back at the Western Hunting and Conservation Expo in Salt Lake, recording live eps. from the Initial Ascent booth! This series has so so much to offer in insight and perspectives. Up first is Charles Whitwam the man behind HOWL for Wildlife. Enjoy the episode! GET INVOLVED IN FIGHTING FOR OUR RIGHTS AS OUTDOORSMEN AND WOMEN BY SUPPORTING SPORTSMEN'S ALLIANCE, FOLLOW THE LINK B...

I sat down with Armando Martinez of The Bow Hitch and talk about the random acts giveaway they're running. Given the things we see on a day to day all the conflicts, all the discord and just doing something random and kind seems to be a stretch. Things like this just deserve a highlight. Enjoy the episode! GET INVOLVED IN FIGHTING FOR OUR RIGHTS AS OUTDOORSMEN AND WOMEN BY SUPPORTING SPORTSMEN'S A...

I had the honor and privilege to sit down with Joe and the bros to recap my 2021 elk season. We talk about the highs the lows, some valuable lessons learned, the magic of September and offer some solutions to some common "hang ups" we encounter chasing elk. This episode was previously published on The Elk Bros Blue Collar Elk Hunting podcast. Enjoy the episode! GET INVOLVED IN FIGHTING FOR OUR RIG...

I sat down with Ed Morris and Mark Nethery, two gentlemen who have held office with The League of Kentucky Sportsmen. The League has been around since 1935 and advocating for the sportsmen and women in the fine state of Kentucky. Walking the halls of the state legislature with one goal, regardless of the subset in the outdoors to fight, weigh in, show our power as a voting block and insure that de...

There are a few folks select folks that make me want to expand my elk knowledge and get me thinking outside of the box, I caught up with one of them. I had the pleasure of sitting down with James Nash veteran, hunter, guide, rancher, mentor, podcast host, seeker of information and sharer of knowledge. Enjoy the episode! To listen to 6 Ranch Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com or search 6 Ranch on...

There is so much to be taken away from an elk hunt, not just in hunting experience but also in life experience. Luis Gonzalez talks a bit about his journey in the elk woods. What he has learned, how he applies those lessons to September and how his journey has had a positive impact off the mountain. You can catch Luis on The Elk Bros Blue Collar Elk Hunting Podcast. Enjoy the episode! GET INVOLVED...

So many of us want to take action when it comes to protecting our rights and privileges as hunters and are alot of the time stifled be it from lack of knowledge, making the time, lack of funds, knowing where to begin and the list of reasons goes on and on. Mr. Charles Whitwam set out to remove those hurdles over a year ago. howlforwildlife.org is a user friendly action site where in about a minute...

How do you approach set ups and calling as a team? Working elk with a hunting partner can be a challenge, I sat down with Michael Batease to discuss everything from set ups to planning. Its about creating opportunities and maximizing the ones you get. Michael shares his wealth of knowledge and how he and his camp brothers seal the deal. Enjoy the episode! Michael provides a great resource in Elk C...

This episode is a follow up to episode 264 Divide and Conquer, with Jim Huntsman and Joe Giglia. We recieved an email from listener Ed Morris out of Kentucky. The email had some great talking points and what I would consider a template of action more of us need to follow, organize and promote, a group called the League of Ky Sportsmen, founded in 1935 by concerned sportsmen ( www.kentuckysportsmen...

Kicking off 2022 Wapiti Wednesday with the Elk coach himself, The Elk Bros' Joe Giglia. Where do you start? Where do you go, what unit what state? We share some insight to our process, talk a little about the phenomenal resources available including The Elk Bros Blue Collar Elk Hunter Base Camp. Enjoy the episode! To learn more about the training modules head over to: https://elkbros.com/bluecolla...

This episode is brought to you in collaboration with The Western Huntsman Podcast, Jim and I will be co-hosting several episodes where we tackle what's grinding our gears in the world of hunting. Topics will more than likely run the gamut, conservation efforts or the lack there of, out of state quarrels, divides we see as problematic in our demographic etc. etc. etc.. These topics are solely our o...

Spent some time talking elk with Rueben Caballero. Rueben isn't punching tag after tag in the elk woods, he hasn't been chasing elk for 30 years. What he has been doing is grinding! Utilizing the resources available be it Elk Shape with Dan Staton, Joe and the Boys over at Elk Bros and his network on social. We get into how his 5 year journey has gone, why he utilizes his selected resources, what'...

This episode is brought to you by The Western Huntsman Podcast, Jim and I will be co-hosting several episodes where we tackle what's grinding our gears in the world of hunting. Topics will more than likely run the gamut, conservation efforts or the lack there of, out of state quarrels, divides we see as problematic in our demographic etc. etc. etc.. These topics are solely our opinions and we are...

Spent some time catching up with my friends at EHUNTR Terron and Seth. We get into what the gents at EHUNTR have been up to since our last sit down in 2019, share some opinions and what they're striving to bring for to you hunting news. Electronic Hunt Resource, or EHUNTR for short, is your one stop shop for all things hunting and outdoors. We strive to be the ultimate resource that hunters and ou...

After seeing Garrett's commitment to his craft turn into success this season I had to get him back on for Weaver 3.0 and talk about his flipping the proverbial switch and whole heartedly as he put it " getting back to my roots", truly was great to see his season unfold from the efforts he put in. I will say we strayed a bit and spent some time venting, sharing our opinions and maybe a bit of soap...

Honored to share some one on one time with the host of The Blue Collar Elk Hunting podcast, the Elk Bros voice, Big O on 4 wheel slow Gilbert Ornelas. We talk about the nuances of elk calling, soaking up as much information as you can and making it your own, his journey in the elk woods and his evolution as a guided hunter to calling for his mentors and striking off on his own. If you follow the E...

Just a quick hit to the mic after some time away. What are we leaving in our wake, will we have a positive impact or watch our way of life fall? What will be our legacy? GET INVOLVED IN FIGHTING FOR OUR RIGHTS AS OUTDOORSMEN AND WOMEN BY SUPPORTING SPORTSMEN'S ALLIANCE AND WIN SOME GEAR FOR THE FIELD, FOLLOW THE LINK BELOW: https://www.westerncontours.com/sportsmens-alliance Follow the links belo...

Live from Mountain Archery Fest with Dan McClain. I sat down with the Arrow Junkie himself and talk builds and the story behind his E commerce brand Arrow Junkie. Enjoy the episode. Follow the links below for Western Contours partners, affiliates and discounts. www.westerncontours.com Western Fly Covers:  When you spend as much time as we do outdoors you know how fast things can turn. Wet or damag...

Live from Mountain Archery Fest with Loran Schrag. The other half of Good Bull Outdoors and I sit down and share some one on one time. Photography, elk season and some friendly mess talking between friends. Enjoy the episode. Follow the links below for Western Contours partners, affiliates and discounts. www.westerncontours.com Western Fly Covers:  When you spend as much time as we do outdoors you...

Live from Mountain Archery Fest with Alli Schrag. The better half of Good Bull Outdoors and I sit down and share some one on one time. Enjoy the episode. Follow the links below for Western Contours partners, affiliates and discounts. www.westerncontours.com Western Fly Covers:  When you spend as much time as we do outdoors you know how fast things can turn. Wet or damaged gear isn't going to keep...

Well Since Chris and I strayed so far from elk on our first sit down, we hope we offer some redemption here in this follow up episode. Though we do not start on the title topic I insure you we get into Chris's years of learned experience and knowledge in the elk woods. Enjoy the episode. Regardless of your experience level https://www.roehuntingresources.com will increase your knowledge base and o...