Hunt the West

#070 - There are a lot of unwritten rules in the woods between hunters and although they aren't formal, I think if we think about some of these situations before we are in them we can avoid a lot of …

#069 - Rocky Dettamanti is a super experienced outdoorsman. We talk about his first deer, an awesome archery deer hunt, a bear hunt, and the trail camera debate in Utah. 

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#068 - Coyote calling can have a steep learning curve if you’ve never done it before. This episode covers some basic coyote calling tips to get you started. I’m not an expert coyote hunter, but I hav…

#067 - The Holidays are coming quick and there's no better time to get the hunter in your life some sweet gifts. Here's a quick breakdown on stuff I think will make a great gift this season.

• Canvas Cu…

#066 - Rifle hunting has been getting neglected on the podcast this year. I've been archery hunting a lot so it's been all archery all season long. But it's October now, and it's time for some rifle …

#065 - Backpacking gear! I've made some changes to my gear this year for backpacking and I want to give you an update. We talk about tents, sleeping pads, food, and hydration in depth in this podcast…

#064 - This is the the final story of my 2021 season. It's a crazy story and you're not going to want to miss it. If you haven't listened to episode 63, do that first.

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#063 - I found the biggest buck of my life...you're not going to miss this story. 

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#062 - It takes true grit and determination to make it solo backpack hunting for mule deer. That's what Ross did on his hunt and he gives us an awesome example of how to conquer the mental battles th…

#061 - Opening Day! It's my first backpack hunt and I learned some things. I have some lessons learned the hard way on archery gear, playing the wind, and getting close to those bachelor herds of buc…

#060 - What gear is necessary and what is not? There is so much gear involved in hunting and it all costs $$$. In this episode with Ross Melville, we talk about our essential gear lists. It's been a …

#059 - Scouting season is in full swing and I just got back from a trip where I learned a lot.  This episode is a debrief from that trip. I think it's always a good idea to take notes on your scoutin…

#058 - When you’re going on a hunt that is far from home you probably don’t have time to get into the area with boots on the ground because, you know, you’re a normal, working person who doesn’t have…

#057 - We're BACK! It's time for a Q&A episode plus a new segment: Thing of the Week!

Topics covered in this episode:

How long do you go hunting for?
Tips for hunting new areas?
Do you bone out or quarte…

#056 - You learn a lot the first time you do something and bowhunting is no exception. This is a rerun of episode 6 from nearly two years ago. There are some great lessons in here so I wanted new lis…

#055 - I haven't always been in great shape, but nothing has motivated me more to be fit than being able to get to the top of a mountain with a heavy load on my back. In this episode, I share how I l…

#054 - It's Spring, and that means it's shed season. Time to bust out the packs and boots and look for the freshly dropped antlers! Logan has been shed hunting his whole life and has an awesome colle…

#053 - Bedrolls have been around a long time, but Canvas Cutter has changed the game completely with their Dominator and Fortress bedrolls. We go deep into the warm, comfortable sleep system and the …

#052 - I'm doing a Q&A from Instagram today! If you're not following on Instagram, please go give me a follow so you don't miss out on these types of episodes:

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#051 - Hammock camping is as simple as hanging a piece of fabric between two trees and calling it good right? Well...not exactly. There are some things you need to know so you don't make any rookie m…