Western Contours

As we get ready for season there are some invaluable opportunities to get out on the mountain and shoot, MOUNTAIN ARCHERY FEST is one of them. I sat down with Brandon Waddell and get the run down on this years fest. The venues, benefit charities, sponsors and all that MAF and its 3d courses have to offer for any and all archers.  To register and learn more follow the link below and use code: weste...

  Reflections episode 11 with Ambre Lopez. It takes a lot to dig this deep and share! I truly respect and appreciate the open and honest delivery in this submission, not to mention the bravery! This series is about paying it forward, paying forward through our learned experience in hopes to have a positive impact on someone else's life. Sharing stories of life's hardships, triumphs, hard lessons a...

Reflections episode 10 with Jonathan Metcalf This series is about paying it forward, paying forward through our learned experience in hopes to have a positive impact on someone else's life. Sharing stories of life's hardships, triumphs, hard lessons and how they were seen through to fruition. The lessons along the way, the sources of inspiration, motivation and the personal value along the road. ...

I sat down with entrepreneur and photography enthusiast Jeremy Dupaix Owner of Lethal Mountain. We get into his passion for the outdoors, his pursuits behind the string and his apparel brand. Enjoy the episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Reflections episode 9 with Ron White This series is about paying it forward, paying forward through our learned experience in hopes to have a positive impact on someone else's life. Sharing stories of life's hardships, triumphs, hard lessons and how they were seen through to fruition. The lessons along the way, the sources of inspiration, motivation and the personal value along the road.  This is...

This is round 2 with my buddy Darren McCall out of eastern Washington, missed round 1, yeah I blew that one somehow. Had a great time catching up with the Morel king! We get into his time out in the wilds with his wife and daughters, their 2020 season, the increased value from the shared time, his what I consider uncanny ability to harvest truck loads of morels and look to his plans for 2021. This...

  Reflections episode 8 with Joe Elliston This series is about paying it forward, paying forward through our learned experience in hopes to have a positive impact on someone else's life. Sharing stories of life's hardships, triumphs, hard lessons and how they were seen through to fruition. The lessons along the way, the sources of inspiration, motivation and the personal value along the road.  Thi...

I sat down with Charles Whitwam in the wake of the California bear hunting ban attempt via SB252. Charles started an effective petition campaign that took off and in record time garnered major support in and out of California and saw the senate bill pulled in less than a week. We discuss the path forward in fighting to preserve our passion, the neccesity of "crossing" state lines and supporting et...

Reflections episode 7 with the host and voice of Blue Collar Elk Hunting Gilbert Ornelas. This series is about paying it forward, paying forward through our learned experience in hopes to have a positive impact on someone else's life. Sharing stories of life's hardships, triumphs, hard lessons and how they were seen through to fruition. The lessons along the way, the sources of inspiration, motiva...

Reflections episode 6 with Joel Strimling This series is about paying it forward, paying forward through our learned experience in hopes to have a positive impact on someone else's life. Sharing stories of life's hardships, triumphs, hard lessons and how they were seen through to fruition. The lessons along the way, the sources of inspiration, motivation and the personal value along the road.  Thi...

Look at me get off my complacency and talk conservation in action and preserving this passion on the podcast, not for a hot button topic but because recent events were a much needed wake up call! I have become less vocal in this area and frankly I'm embarrassed and disappointed in that. The writing has been on the wall for a long time that we must be as proactive and vigilant  to keep our way of l...

  Reflections episode 5 with the Elk Bros own and until someones taken out, the self proclaimed "true" leader of the Venezuelan mafia Luis "El Jefe" Gonzalez. This series is about paying it forward, paying forward through our learned experience in hopes to have a positive impact on someone else's life. Sharing stories of life's hardships, triumphs, hard lessons and how they were seen through to fr...

I sat down with Dan " the fitness man" Staton, any guesses to what the main topic was? Elk, of course but what stands out to me is Dan's work ethic and his get after it mindset and action to see his goals become reality, we talk a little life, decision making, his platform Elk Shape and his collaborative The Elk Collective. Enjoy the episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ad...

Reflections episode 4 with the amazing and ever smiling woman that is Annie Gastelum. This series is about paying it forward, paying forward through our learned experience in hopes to have a positive impact on someone else's life. Sharing stories of life's hardships, triumphs, hard lessons and how they were seen through to fruition. The lessons along the way, the sources of inspiration, motivation...

Reflections episode 3 with my friend LEO Trevor Budd. This series is about paying it forward, paying forward through our learned experience in hopes to have a positive impact on someone else's life. Sharing stories of life's hardships, triumphs, hard lessons and how they were seen through to fruition. The lessons along the way, the sources of inspiration, motivation and the personal value along th...

REFLECTIONS episode 2 with the coach himself Joe Giglia. This series is about paying it forward, paying forward through our learned experience in hopes to have a positive impact on someone else's life. Sharing stories of life's hardships, triumphs, hard lessons and how they were seen through to fruition. The lessons along the way, the sources of inspiration, motivation and the personal value along...

Sat down and shot the shhhh with my buddy Joel Strimling out of Oregon. We run the gamut in terms of topics... Adult on set hunting, conservation orgs., the oppositional power houses, where we see us going wrong and on and on. Had a great time just shooting it! Enjoy the episode.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The first episode in the year long series "REFLECTIONS" kicks off with the ever inspirational Mr. Tate Hale.  This series is about paying it forward, paying forward through our learned experience in hopes to have a positive impact on someone else's life. Sharing stories of life's hardships, triumphs, hard lessons and how they were seen through to fruition. The lessons along the way, the sources of...

Ryan shares the story of his Wyoming lion hunt with Obrien Creek Outfitters. From Instagram giveaway to face to face with a tom in the lions den. Enjoy the episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I finally got my wife to sit down and record an episode! To hear and share not only a non-hunters perspective but a non-hunters wife perspective. I often wonder how she deals with my obsession and was pleasantly surprised by some of her perspective. This is absolutely candid, some of the topics we've discussed before, some I was "saving" for an ep and some well again totally candid... us being us....

I sat down with my guys Cesar Moreno and Drew Rhodes and recap our 10 day Colorado elk hunt. Its philosophy, man tears, enough excuses for 2 seasons, elk camp shenanigans, everything sharing time on the mountain should be. LANGUAGE WARNING, its pretty nonstop if you're sensitive to such a thing our apologies, just make sure the kiddos are nowhere close. Enjoy the episode. Learn more about your ad...

I sat down with AJ Howard and discuss Unbounded Pursuits, his platform for sharing the outdoors, hunting and faith. The perspectives coming from The Look Up Verse series is a bit of calm amidst all the noise. Go give him a follow on IG and head over to YouTube and subscribe. Enjoy the episode.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Just a blast with Jim Huntsman of The Western Huntsman Podcast. We get into geographical stereotypes, exposing our values to the masses, what are Birkenstocks, amongst other things. Enjoy the episode! Head over to https://www.thewesternhuntsman.com  for podcast episodes, merch and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I sat down with Kate Small and Dennis Stokes to introduce Initial Ascent's new Invictus pack frame. Designed for women and smaller frame hunters while offering the same features and options as IA's flagship Integrous frame but accommodating torso lengths 13"-17". We also jump into a little med kit talk and utilizing the off season to prepare for the "when it happens" medical emergency scenarios ou...

From elk season to shelters, Derek and I just run the gamut. We get a bit fired up when we start in on critisizing and passing judgement on others for their path. When he is not in the woods Derek is a police officer and owns and operates Mountain Hunter Box, monthly subscription for back country hunters.   https://www.themountainhunterbox.com  use code: westerncontours at check out for 40% of you...