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
Wyoming Bucks and Bulls
On this episode of The Western Rookie Dan talks to 3 “brothers” from Wyoming about all the things they love to chase in their great state. Tanner Varndell, Chase Galley and Colton Jones join Dan to t…
Chasing September Bugles
On this episode of The Western Rookie Dan talks with Jake Trujillo, a fly fishing and big game guide from New Mexico. Jake shares tips and tricks that he uses every September as he chases after bull …
Helicopter Hog Hunting
On this episode of The Western Rookie Dan talks with Landon, Brandon, Tucker, Cody, Victoria and Tyler about Dan’s recent trip to Texas to chase hogs with thermal hunting equipment and helicopters.
La…
All About My Hunting Gear
On this episode of The Western Rookie Dan shares information about all of his hunting equipment. From boots to optics this episode covers it all. Dan has been using a variety of hunting gear over the…
Dialing in Your Western Hunting Gear
On this episode of The Western Rookie Dan talks to Brian Krebs from North Dakota about shed hunting and his adventures and successes chasing after big game animals in the west.
Brian is a passionate o…
Western Hunting Rifle Systems
On this episode of The Western Rookie Dan talks with long range shooting enthusiast and Gunwerks salesman, Pake Taylor. Pake and Dan discuss all aspects of long range shooting systems.
Pake grew up i…
Planning Ahead for Western Hunts
On this episode of The Western Rookie Dan talks with Jacob Coons about preparing for upcoming hunts. Joel shares tips about objectives, water and food systems and much more in this in depth discussio…
Making The Transition From Whitetail to Western
On this episode of The Western Rookie Dan talks with Mark Kenyon about Mark’s transition from hunting whitetail deer in Michigan to exploring western hunting opportunities. Mark is the CEO/Founder of…
Chasing Mountain Lions and Bears With Hounds
On this episode of The Western Rookie Dan talks with Utah houndsman Dustin Clark about his love for hunting with his dogs. Dan and Dustin recap their first 3 days chasing lions in the mountains of Ut…
Gear and Archery Tips For Western Hunting
On this episode of The Western Rookie Dan talks with Derrick King about need-to-know information and gear recommendations for first time western hunters. Derrick and his family own and operate Rocky …
Important Tools For Western Success
On this episode of The Western Rookie Dan talks with Stieg Phillips the owner of Canati Tripods and founder of Muley Maniacs. Stieg shares a wealth of information about scouting and pursuing giant el…
Passing The Backcountry Torch
On this episode of The Western Rookie, Dan sits down with Chad Ryker to discuss what he will be doing now that he is stepping away from the Backcountry Rookies podcast. Chad shares some of his favori…
Keep the Ball Rolling
On this episode of The Western Rookie Dan Johnson introduces Dan Mathews as the host of the podcast. Dan Mathews is currently the host of The Nomadic Outdoorsman but hopes to use The Western Rookie a…