The Western Rookie - Hunting Podcast
The Western Rookie Hunting Podcast is dedicated to those who are interested in becoming better western hunters. Elk hunting, mule deer hunting, antelope hunting and other western big game species will all be up for discussion in this educational and entertaining podcast. The guys will also discuss the logistics of western hunting along with the gear that you will need in order to be successful.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 62 minutes
- Episodes
- 213
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
Extending Your Effective Rifle Range
On this episode of The Western Rookie Dan talks with Cole Quarnberg, an Army and National Guard vet and long time staple in the shooting industry.
Cole grew up in a small town in Utah, and after 9/11 …
Louisiana Born, Colorado Made
On this episode of The Western Rookie Dan talks with Stephen Walker, a pastor and avid big game hunter from Colorado.
Stephen is an avid hunter and father of 3. He has been married 24 yrs to his wife …
One State Away But a Whole New World
On this episode of The Western Rookie Dan talks with Zach Schroeder, a Minnesota native who’s passion for playing football had to take a back seat to his love for the outdoors.
Zach is a 22 year old o…
Our Western Hunt Journey
On this episode of The Western Rookie Dan talks with fellow podcaster Brian Krebs about similarities in their Western hunt story as well as what hunts are coming up for the 2022 season.
Brian is a pas…
Adventures From Oregon to Idaho
On this episode of The Western Rookie Dan talks with friend and fellow western hunter Tucker Johnson about Tucker’s transition from chasing blacktail deer in Oregon to Elk in Idaho.
Tucker grew up in …
Beginner Elk Hunting Strategy
On this episode of The Western Rookie Dan talks with Colorado native Chase Seilheimer about his adventures chasing elk in the Rocky Mountains.
Chase is a self admitted elk addict. He grew up wishing …
From Southern Deer to Western Elk
On this episode of The Western Rookie Dan talks with Travis Thornton, a Louisiana native who has become a passionate elk hunter.
Travis started out as a kid hunting with dogs. He killed his first deer…
All Around Fitness for the Everyday Hunter
On this episode of The Western Rookie Dan talks with Jeremy Koerber from Fit To Hunt about becoming a better hunter, father, spouse and person through mental, physical, financial and spiritual fitnes…
Last Minute Western Prep
On this episode of The Western Rookie Dan talks with Jacob Coons, an Eastern hunter that is passionate about chasing elk all over the country and making sure he is prepared for every opportunity.
With…
Calling All Elk
On this episode of The Western Rookie Dan talks with Aaron Schmaus, a professional elk caller, author, and podcast host about getting new hunters into the outdoors and how to call in mature bull elk.…
Chasing Desert Muleys
On this episode of The Western Rookie Dan talks with New Mexico mule deer fanatic Marcus Placencia about the challenges of hunting mature mule deer in the deserts of the southwest.
Marcus is a lifelon…
Getting In Shape For Western Hunting
On this episode of The Western Rookie Dan talks physical and mental fitness with Dan Staton, a life long fitness enthusiast and host of the ElkShape Youtube channel and podcast.
Dan S. is obsessed wit…
Baiting Bears and Beans
On this episode of The Western Rookie Dan talks with serial entrepreneur Will De Rover about his passion for bear hunting which he developed after purchasing a bear hunting outfitter.
Will is 24 years…
A Bear Hunt for the Record Books
On this episode of The Western Rookie Dan talks with his good friend and avid outdoorsman Weston Marsh about Weston’s recent trip to chase Canadian black bears with his bow.
Weston grew up in Michigan…
Everything Elk Hunting
On this episode of The Western Rookie Dan takes a deep dive into elk hunting with his good friend and western big game mentor Shawn Leschinsky.
Dan and Shawn cover anything and everything pertaining t…
Planning a First Time Western Archery Hunt
On this episode of The Western Rookie Dan talks with his good friend Linnea about their upcoming archer mule deer hunt.
Linnea grew up in smalltown Wisconsin where her love for the outdoors and advent…
Colorado Mountain Goat Hunting
On this episode of The Western Rookie Dan continues his talk with Shawn Leschinsky but they transition from moose hunting to Shawn’s mountain goat hunt that took place 2 seasons later.
Dan and Shawn d…
Colorado Moose Hunting
On this episode of The Western Rookie Dan talks with hunting buddy/mentor Shawn Leschinsky about his successful moose hunt in Colorado.
Dan and Shawn break down the entire story behind Shawn’s moose h…
Lessons Learned From a Western Rookie
On this episode of The Western Rookie Dan talks about his failures, successes and lessons learned from his first few years hunting Elk and Mule deer out west.
Dan has been hunting and fishing in the m…
Over The Counter Western Hunts with Dan Johnson
On this episode of The Western Rookie Dan talks with fellow western rookie Dan Johnson about his past few seasons chasing western big game with his bow.
Dan Johnson is the host of Nine Finger Chronicl…