Hunt the West

#050 - Solo hunting has unique battles. Mentally and physically it can be a challenge. In this episode we talk about the time I got in trouble while I was alone and had to self-rescue using a satelli…

#049 - What makes a good hunting memory? Is it killing the best buck or bull of your life? Is it sharing camp with good friends? I was surprised where my mind went when answering the question, "What …

#048 - Rabbit hunting is one of my favorite wintertime activities. It's a great way to get outside and experience the outdoors and you can even pick up a shed or two while you're at it.

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#047 - Not everyone grows up hunting and we need to help each other out. Here I give some tips that every adult onset hunter needs to know.

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Let's recap 2020 and make goals for 2021. I've learned a lot of things this year and the new year is a great time to reflect and make goals for the coming year. I hope you all do the same. Thanks for…

#045 - Paulo Johnson got into hunting in 2020. He overcame tons of obstacles and made it happen even though it was tough. He was able to harvest his first deer this year and we get all the details!

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#044 - Ross killed a dandy mule deer on the Wasatch Front with his bow in November. Late season rut hunts for mule deer can be tough, especially on the Wasatch Front, but Ross was able to get it done…

#043 - Bryce was able to fill 3 tags in less than two days on a doe hunt in Wyoming. You'll hear the whole story of how it was done. This definitely qualifies as an epic adventure.

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#042 - Should you go guided? Solo? What type of guided hunt should you do? There are a lot of questions that come up when going on your first western hunt and that includes questions surrounding guid…

#041 - The biggest mule deer I've seen has an amazing story behind it. Darrin Gray tells us the story as well as some great tips for hunting in the Arizona desert. We even get an epic mountain lion s…

#040 - The Utah Extended Archery season is difficult. Lots of people, changing animal behavior, and limited public land all pose a unique difficulty hunting with a bow in late season. Kenneth Oetker …

#039 - It's finally SEPTEMBER! That means archery elk hunting. Now unlike most hunters, I'm not after a giant bull, I'm definitely not going to let one go if I come across one, but I was mostly targe…

#038 - There are a lot of questions that arise surrounding gear with hunting season rolling in. Luckily for me, Utah archery seasons start pretty early so I’ve already been hunting for 5 days at the …

#037 - Early season archery elk hunting has unique challenges: it's too early for bugling, it can be hot, and the animals don't tend to move much during the day. In this episode, I give the breakdown…

#036 - Knee pain can end your hunt before you want it, and shoulder pain can end your hunt before it starts. In this episode, we talk with Dr. Preston Ward of Mtn Physio and discuss how to prevent kn…

#035 - If you get winded, it's game over. Make sure you understand the fundamentals about wind in the mountains, how thermals work, and how to play the wind so it's always in your favor. This episode…

#034 - Clean water is a necessity in the backcountry. You won't last long without it, so having a quality water filter that you can rely on is a MUST. I had an experience this week on a hike that hel…

#033 - Why is hunting clothing so expensive? We dive into that question, discuss layering, and answer your questions so you can stay comfortable in the backcountry.

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#032 - We had some close encounters with turkeys this season and I want to give you all the details in this episode. Be sure to check out the video from Emagine Outdoors on YouTube. That video can be…

#031 - You are my hunting partner on this turkey hunt, I recorded this episode 100% in the field and you get to come along. Let me know how you like this format of episode I think it's really fun.

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