Western Contours

I had the honor to sit down with Brandon Shook. I "met" Brandon via Instagram at the early on set of Covid when he was doing lives, hoping to just help folks weave through the uncertainty of what we were just starting to experience and use the gospel in a way that only Shook can, highly inspirational and impactful on me now and at the time. We get into his motivations, his walk with God and his ho...

Caught up with Mr. On Point while I was on the road and what do two podcast guys do... record. We are pretty much all over the map Covid, hunting, Oregon spring bear (yeah it was recorded some time in March), Broadheads the list goes on and on. Enjoy the episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I sat down with a few of the folks behind Infinite Outdoors out of Colorado. They're taking what I'll call a different approach to private land access. We also get into some gear talk and the upcoming (well current at time of publish) elk season. Enjoy the episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Just a great time sitting down with Chris Mann of High Range Hunting. We get into HRH, his work with our vets, some random shoot the shhh topics, filming hunts and the 2020 season outlook. Enjoy the episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I sat down with eastern Oregon's Alan Shankle, one of the Rut Struck boys. We talk eastern Oregon hunting, Rut Struck's brotherhood, their success on the mountain, what to watch out for from Rut Struck, some of the go to moves on elk and learning moments. Enjoy the episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I sat down with my friend, archer and new hunter Cesar Moreno. We get into some early lessons learned, his road to the woods, where his passion for hunting and the outdoors stems from and the journey ahead. Enjoy the episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This weeks episode is with Daniel Roberts. I had the pleasure of briefly shaking Daniels hand in Utah this year and hung out before Angel's DOUSA hunt. All I can say is this dudes positive outlook and go get after it attitude is infectious. We get into a bit of his hunt with HUSH, the film "Find A Way", his plans to access and tackle more of his home state of Washington and why you just need to ge...

Hey guys I sat down with Joe and Dennis and we talk gear. Essentials, peripheral gear, why they carry what they carry, what experience has taught them over the years and the things they just can't live without. Enjoy the episode. Interested in learning more about Initial Ascent or picking up a great pack system follow the link below. https://initialascent.com/?aff=5 Learn more about your ad choice...

Guys this is a republish, I spoke with Tate'r a couple days ago and it made me revisit this episode. Definitely worthy in my opinion. Enjoy the episode for the first time or the 2nd. Tate is every bit of what we should all strive to be and not much more needs to be said. We get into bowhunting whitetail, what the outdoors and his faith have done for him and being an inspiration and service to othe...

Hey guys I spent some time talking with Ross Sharp, owner of The Crazy Elk Company. We talk mentorship, passing down the values we as hunters hold near and dear,  what the woods teach you about your hunting buddies and of course some of the products available and what's coming from The Crazy Elk Company. Enjoy the episode. Go give The Crazy Elk Company a look at www.crazyelkcompany.com Use code: W...

I had the pleasure of talking elk with "The Bugler" Dirk Durham. We get into learning to progress scenarios and adapt on the fly, going in with confidence and a positive mind set, going full send even when the odds seem stacked against you and the upcoming drop of The Elk Collective. Enjoy the episode To learn more about The Elk Collective head over to: www.theelkcollective.com   Learn more about...

I had the pleasure of spending some time With Joe Giglia, one of the men behind Elk bros and Blue Collar Elk Hunting podcast. We get into well elk, of course! Joe gets into his back ground, where he started, some values, his drive and passion for not just chasing elk but the folks he does it with, the new Elk Bros website and what he and the crew hope to achieve passing on over 30 years of elk hun...

I caught up with Pat McCarty co-owner of Shadow Valley Outfitters in Arizona. We talk getting the most out of a guided hunt, some misconceptions around guided hunts, how to prep and be a better guided hunter and of course Shadow Valley and their offerings in Mule deer, Elk, Coues and Antelope's hunts. Enjoy the episode. To learn more about Shadow Valley Outfitters head over to www.shadowvalleyoutf...

I sat down with Adam Smith and discuss his blog, our current state with Covid 19 and our opinions on the state of, well a bunch of topics some hunting related and some not so much. Enjoy the episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I sat down with Adam Bryant, host of The Bryant Land Show podcast. We strayed from the normal hunting topic and outdoors related conversation and just shoot the shhh on podcasting some of the how's and why's, what we hope to achieve and some of our goals for our respective platforms and just share some laughs. Enjoy the episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I shared some time with photographer Kristy Williams. Kristy's known in the hunting community for her amazing captures of wildlife, in my head its the elk, the detail and the almost personal perspective. We get into photography, set ups, her go to's, where she is hoping to venture with her camera and getting ready for her first season hunting. Enjoy the Episode. Learn more about your ad choices. V...

I sat down with Rodger Holscher for some good laughs and admissions of gear junkie guilt. We get into gear obsession, running, testing, dumping and when it works it works. From rifles to bows, reloading and arrow builds, boots and packs he runs it with performance for his pursuit in mind and what I find to be an A+ quality is his unbiased and honest take on the subjectivity of gear. Learn more abo...

I sat down with Dennis Stokes to learn a little bit more about one of the men behind Initial Ascent. We get into his faith, where he cut his teeth, the musician and of course a little IA. Enjoy the episode. To see the full IA line up follow the link to Western Contours YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmEvP3IJF4E Use code: wcp20 at https://initialascent.com/pack-systems/  and get a free b...

This is the wrap up from Hunt Expo 2020 with Brandon Waddell. Im saying I saved the best for last not because any were inferior but I feel like I owe Brandon a debt of gratitude for calling me about the opportunity to sit down at the Mountain Dude table and record, so thank you Brandon! We get into balancing our passion driven pursuits and life, valuing our support system and why its important to...

I sat down with Terron and Curtis at Hunt Expo 2020 and talk about Ehuntr and its quick climb to being an all encompassing resource for hunters. Go give it a look at www. Ehuntr.com     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Live from Hunt Expo 2020 at the Initial Ascent Mountain Dude table with Trent Penrod. Talk about passionate faith, the outdoors, family and ELK. You can't help but get fired up talking or listening to Trent. Enjoy the episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When I talk about people that I respect or "fan boy" over its no BS, over the last year the time I have shared with the Retteraths on the podcast, over the phone or over a meal is time well spent. Sharing in their experiences afield with family, the values they bring to the table and the laughs is IMO second to none. Salt of the earth period! Enjoy the episode. If you haven't go back and listen to...

I sat down with Jason Phelps and we talk a bit about the Phelps company culture, the importance of being a positive representation and uplifting the hunting community and get into the Pitch Black series of calls and what makes it a superior to all other diaphragms in the line up :)   Head over to https://phelpsgamecalls.com Use Code: WC15 at check out and save 15% any Pitch Black 3 pack (limited t...

And another one, live from Hunt Expo 2020 with Chris Young. I have been following Chris on social for some time now and have always appreciated how he displays his revernce and appreciation for the outdoors and hunting. We talk translating our experiences on the mountain to life and bringing it all full circle, honing in on the positives, catching the shakes and why the IA pack system. Enjoy the e...

I sat down with my friend Michael Batease at Hunt Expo 2020 and we get away from ECA and elk a bit and talk life, lessons and growth. I still find it phenomenal that Michael stepped up to the plate in his time of need and struggle to share what he was going through in hopes to open eyes and help others. First class action by a first class man! Enjoy the episode. Learn more about your ad choices. V...